Sony Handycam HDR-SR11E, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...3 286 586 11 1 2008 Sony Corporation Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide HDR SR11E SR12E For details on the advanced operations please refer to Handycam Handbook PDF ...

Page 2: ...een tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters 9 8 feet Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway fail restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable USB etc again Disposal of Old Electrical Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union...

Page 3: ...EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo 108 0075 Japan The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH Hedelfinger Strasse 61 70327 Stuttgart Germany For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents If you have any questions about this product ...

Page 4: ... B of Part 15 of FCC Rules Battery pack This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Supplied items The numbers in are the supplied quantity AC Adaptor 1 Power cord Mains lead 1 ...

Page 5: ...d disk drive of your camcorder If you repeat recording deleting images for a long time fragmentation of data occurs on the media Images cannot be saved or recorded In such a case save your images on some type of external media first and then perform MEDIA FORMAT Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder correctly while recording To adjust the LCD panel open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camco...

Page 6: ...m being lost save all your recorded images on external media periodically It is recommended that you save the image data on a disc such as DVD R using your computer Also you can save your image data using a VCR or a DVD HDD recorder When the camcorder is connected to a computer Do not try to format the hard disk of the camcorder using a computer If you do so your camcorder may not operate correctl...

Page 7: ... a TV 15 Name and functions of each part 16 Indicators displayed during recording playback 18 Performing various functions HOME and OPTION 20 Saving images 23 Deleting images 24 Performing with a computer 25 Installing and viewing Handycam Handbook PDF 25 Installing Picture Motion Browser 25 Troubleshooting 28 Precautions 31 Specifications 33 Getting Started Recording Playback Enjoying with a comp...

Page 8: ...ER switch in the direction of the arrow to OFF CHG the default setting 4 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely The CHG charge lamp lights up and charging starts The CHG charge lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station To remove the battery ...

Page 9: ...ing and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures The available recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder On the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet wall socket when using the AC Adaptor Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet wall socket immediately if any malfunction occurs while using y...

Page 10: ...with then touch NEXT 4 Set SUMMERTIME Y year M month D day hour and minute then touch The clock starts z Tips The date and time does not appear during recording but they are automatically recorded on the media and can be displayed during playback You can turn off the operation beeps by touching HOME t SETTINGS t SOUND DISP SET t BEEP t OFF You can change the on screen displays to show messages in ...

Page 11: ...1 Touch HOME t MANAGE MEDIA 2 Touch MOVIE MEDIA SET to select the media for movies The media setting screen appears 3 Touch the desired media and image quality indicates HD high definition image quality and indicates SD standard definition image quality 4 Touch YES t The media is changed To select the media for still images Touch PHOTO MEDIA SET in step 2 then touch the desired media To check the ...

Page 12: ...ly still images on a Memory Stick PRO Duo touch NO To eject the Memory Stick PRO Duo Open the Memory Stick Duo cover and lightly push the Memory Stick PRO Duo in once b Notes Do not open the Memory Stick Duo cover during recording If you force the Memory Stick PRO Duo into the slot in the wrong direction the Memory Stick PRO Duo the Memory Stick Duo slot or image data may be damaged If Failed to c...

Page 13: ...E lightly to adjust the focus A a beep sounds then press it fully B a shutter click sounds appears beside or When disappears the image has been recorded z Tips You can check the recordable time and the remaining capacity by pressing HOME B t MANAGE MEDIA t MEDIA INFO You can capture still images by pressing PHOTO E during movie recording The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is approxim...

Page 14: ...ack HDD 9 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 8 0 1 Goes to the Film Roll Index screen 2 Goes to the Face Index screen 3 Goes to HOME 4 Previous 6 images 5 Next 6 images 6 Returns to the recording screen VIEW IMAGES A VIEW IMAGES C 7 Displays movies with HD high definition image quality 8 Displays still images 9 Searches for images by date q OPTION appears when you select the movie with SD standard definition image qua...

Page 15: ...t TV Some settings may need to be adjusted on the TV when playing back Refer to the instruction manual of your TV for details Operation flow b Notes When the A V connecting cable is used to output images images are output with SD standard definition image quality Your camcorder and the Handycam Station are equipped with A V Remote Connector or A V OUT jack p 16 Connect the A V connecting cable or ...

Page 16: ...ve up the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the image is clear 5 QUICK ON button When you press QUICK ON the camcorder goes to sleep mode power saving mode instead of turning off The QUICK ON lamp keeps flashing during sleep mode Press QUICK ON again to start recording next time Your camcorder returns to recording standby in approximately 1 second The power turns off a...

Page 17: ...mp flashes when the remaining media capacity or battery power is low wh Tripod receptacle Bottom surface Attach a tripod optional to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw optional the length of the screw must be less than 5 5 mm 7 32 in wj MANUAL button You can display the DIAL SETTING screen with pressing and holding the manual button wk back light button Press back light to display for adju...

Page 18: ...n I FACE DETECTION J VIEW IMAGES button K Face Index set L 5 1ch surround recording M Image size N Approximate number of recordable still images and media During still image recording O Return button P Playback mode Q Current playing movie number Number of total recorded movies R Previous Next button S Video operation buttons T Current playing still image number Number of total recorded still imag...

Page 19: ...Indicators when you made changes Indicator Meaning AUDIO MODE Self timer recording Flash REDEYE REDUC BLT IN ZOOM MIC MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT Indicator Meaning IMAGE SIZE Slide show set NightShot Super NightShot Color Slow Shutter PictBridge connecting E Warning Upper left Upper right Bottom Center 10 2M 7 6M 6 1M Indicator Meaning FADER LCD backlight off Drop sensor off Drop sensor activated...

Page 20: ...lect or activate the grayed items in the current recording playback situation To see the explanation of the HOME MENU HELP 1 Press HOME A or B 2 Touch HELP The bottom of HELP turns orange 3 Touch the item you want to learn about When you touch an item its explanation appears on the screen To apply the selected item touch YES The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop up window that appears when you...

Page 21: ...ADD by date ERASE ERASE ERASE ALL ERASE ALL MOVE MOVE PRINT USB CONNECT USB CONNECT USB CONNECT DISC BURN TV CONNECT Guide MANAGE MEDIA category MOVIE MEDIA SET PHOTO MEDIA SET MEDIA INFO MEDIA FORMAT HDD MEMORY STICK REPAIR IMG DB F HDD MEMORY STICK SETTINGS category MOVIE SETTINGS REC MODE AUDIO MODE AE SHIFT WB SHIFT NIGHTSHOT LIGHT WIDE SELECT DIGITAL ZOOM STEADYSHOT AUTO SLW SHUTTR X V COLOR ...

Page 22: ...CK ON STBY REMOTE CTRL DROP SENSOR CTRL FOR HDMI You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation The menu name is changed to SOUND SETTINGS during Easy Handycam operation Items of the OPTION MENU tab FOCUS SPOT FOCUS TELE MACRO EXPOSURE SPOT METER SCENE SELECTION WHITE BAL COLOR SLOW SHTR SUPER NIGHTSHOT tab FADER D EFFECT PICT EFFECT tab BLT IN ZOOM MIC MICREF LEVEL SELF TIMER TIMING ...

Page 23: ...e images recorded on the hard disk of your camcorder directly to a disc with ease by pressing the DISC BURN button Saving images on a computer Easy PC Back up You can save images recorded on the camcorder on the hard disk of a computer Creating a disc with selected images You can save images copied to your computer on a disc You can also edit those images Using a computer For details see Handycam ...

Page 24: ...deleted The selected movie is marked with 4 Touch t YES t To delete all movies at one time In step 3 touch DELETE ALL DELETE ALL t YES t YES t To delete still images 1 In step 2 touch DELETE 2 Touch DELETE then touch the still image to be deleted The selected still image is marked with 3 Touch t YES t z Tips To delete all still images on the media in step 2 touch DELETE ALL t YES t YES t Deleting ...

Page 25: ...ook The installation screen for Handycam Handbook PDF appears 4 Select the desired language and the model name of your Handycam then click Handycam Handbook PDF Installation starts When the installation is completed the short cut icon of Handycam Handbook PDF appears on the desktop of your computer 5 Click Exit t Exit then remove the CD ROM from the disc drive of your computer To view Handycam Han...

Page 26: ... DVD player recorder may fail to eject the media and may erase its contents without warning DVD media containing AVCHD footage may be played on a compatible Blu ray Disc player recorder or other compatible device x Installation procedure You need to install the software to your Windows computer before connecting your camcorder to the computer The installation is required only for the first time Co...

Page 27: ...y need to install third party software If the installation screen appears follow the instructions to install the required software qa Restart the computer if required to complete the installation qs Remove the CD ROM from the disc drive of your computer To disconnect the USB cable 1 Click the icon t Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device t OK Windows 2000 only on the task tray on the bottom right o...

Page 28: ... malfunction Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet wall socket or remove the battery pack then reconnect it after about 1 minute If the functions still do not work press the RESET button p 17 using a pointed object If you press the RESET button all settings including the clock setting are reset The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a ...

Page 29: ...ity Self diagnosis display Warning indicators Indicators Causes Solutions C 04 ss The battery pack is not an InfoLITHIUM battery pack H series Use an InfoLITHIUM battery pack H series p 8 Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of the Handycam Station or your camcorder securely p 8 C 13 ss C 32 ss Remove the power source Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again E 20 ss E 31 ss...

Page 30: ... damaged The Memory Stick PRO Duo is damaged Format the Memory Stick PRO Duo with your camcorder An incompatible Memory Stick Duo is inserted Access to the Memory Stick PRO Duo was restricted on another device There is something wrong with the flash The amount of light is not sufficient Use the flash The camcorder is unsteady Hold the camcorder steady with both hands However note that the camera s...

Page 31: ...your camcorder with a towel for example and operate it Doing so might cause heat to build up inside When disconnecting the power cord mains lead pull it by the plug and not the cord lead Do not damage the power cord mains lead such as by placing anything heavy on it Keep metal contacts clean Keep the Remote Commander and button type battery out of children s reach If the battery is accidentally sw...

Page 32: ... attached The rechargeable battery will be fully discharged in about 3 months if you do not use your camcorder at all Use your camcorder after charging the pre installed rechargeable battery However even if the pre installed rechargeable battery is not charged the camcorder operation will not be affected as long as you are not recording the date x Procedures Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet...

Page 33: ...lux during NightShot function Input Output connectors A V Remote Connector Component video and audio output jack HDMI OUT jack HDMI Type C mini connector Headphone jack Stereo minijack 3 5mm MIC input jack Stereo minijack 3 5mm USB jack mini B LCD screen Image 8 0 cm 3 2 type aspect ratio 16 9 Total dot number 921 600 1 920 480 General Power requirements DC 6 8 V 7 2 V battery pack DC 8 4 V AC Ada...

Page 34: ...c Industrial Co Ltd and Sony Corporation Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo MagicGate MagicGate Memory Stick and MagicGate Memory Stick Duo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation x v Colour is a trademark of Sony Corporation BIONZ is a trademark of Sony Corporation BRAVIA is a trademark of S...

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Page 36: ...ecycled paper using VOC Volatile Organic Compound free vegetable oil based ink Printed in Japan GB Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website ...