Sony DCR-SR45E Operating Guide

3-280-870-11(1)
Digital Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E/SR55E/
SR65E/SR75E/SR85E
For details on the advanced operations, please refer to
“Handycam Handbook” (PDF).

2008 Sony Corporation
Read this first
Before operating the unit, please read this
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future
reference.
WARNING
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
Do not expose the batteries to
excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or
the like.
CAUTION
Replace the battery with the specified
type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may
result.
Notice for customers in the United
Kingdom
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is
fitted to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to
be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the
supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI
to BS1362 (i.e., marked with
or mark)
must be used. If the plug supplied with this
equipment has a detachable fuse cover,
be sure to attach the fuse cover after you
change the fuse. Never use the plug without
the fuse cover.
If you should lose the fuse cover, please
contact your nearest Sony service station.
FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE
ATTENTION
The electromagnetic fields at the specific
frequencies may influence the picture and sound
of this unit.
This product has been 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
USB cable again.
Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment (Applicable
in the European Union and
other European countries with
separate collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product shall
not be treated as household waste. Instead
it shall be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment.
By ensuring this product is disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment
and human health, which could otherwise
be caused by inappropriate waste handling
of this product. The recycling of materials
will help to conserve natural resources.
For more detailed information about
recycling of this product, please contact
your local Civic Office, your household
waste disposal service or the shop where
you purchased the product.
Applicable Accessories: Remote
Commander (DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/
SR85E)
Disposal of waste batteries
(applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the
packaging indicates that the battery
provided with this product shall not be
treated as household waste.
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potentially
negative consequences for the environment
and human health which could otherwise
be caused by inappropriate waste handling
of the battery. The recycling of the
materials will help to conserve natural
resources.
In case of products that for safety,
performance or data integrity reasons
require a permanent connection with an
incorporated battery, this battery should be
replaced by qualified service staff only.
To ensure that the battery will be treated
properly, hand over the product at end-oflife to the applicable collection point for
the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment.
For all other batteries, please view the
section on how to remove the battery from
the product safely. Hand the battery over
to the applicable collection point for the
recycling of waste batteries.
For more detailed information about
recycling of this product or battery, please
contact your local Civic Office, your
household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product.
Notice for the customers in the
countries applying 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.
For customers in the U.S.A.
If you have any questions about this
product, you may call:
Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669).
The number below is for the FCC related
matters only.
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DCR-SR45E, DCR-SR46E
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego,
CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone number: 858-942-2230
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.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DCR-SR65E, DCR-SR85E
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego,
CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone number: 858-942-2230
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.
 Note
DCR-SR65E/SR85E
is to be used with the
Handycam Station Model DCRA-C200 and AC
Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
Note
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
 Reorient
or relocate the receiving antenna.
the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
 Increase
The supplied interface cable must be used
with the equipment in order to comply
with the limits for a digital device pursuant
to Subpart 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.
Notes on use
Supplied items
The numbers in ( ) are the supplied
quantity.
AC
Adaptor (1)
cord (Mains lead) (1)
Handycam Station (1)  (DCR-SR55E/SR65E/
SR75E/SR85E)
A/V connecting cable (1) 
USB cable (1) 
Wireless Remote Commander (1) (DCRSR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E)
A button-type lithium battery is already
installed.
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1)
21-pin adaptor (1) (DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/
SR85E)
For the models with the
mark printed on
their bottom surfaces only.
CD-ROM “Handycam Application Software”
(1) (p. 25)
 Picture Motion Browser (Software)
 PMB Guide
 Handycam Handbook (PDF)
“Operating Guide” (This manual) (1)
Power



Using the camcorder
The
camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed
or waterproofed. See “Precautions” (p. 31).
Do not do any of the following when the
(movie)/ (still image) lamps (p. 11) or
ACCESS lamps (p. 13, 18) is lit or flashing.
Otherwise the media may be damaged, recorded
images may be lost or other malfunctions could
occur.
 Remove the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
 Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from
the camcorder.
 Apply mechanical shock or vibration to the
camcorder.
When connecting your camcorder to another
device with a cable, be sure to insert the
connector plug in the correct way. Pushing the
plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the
terminal and may result in a malfunction of
your camcorder.
Do not apply shock or vibration to your
camcorder. The hard disk of the camcorder may
not be recognized, or recording or playback
may not be possible.
Do not use your camcorder in very loud areas.
The hard disk of the camcorder may not be
recognized, or recording may not be possible.
To protect the internal hard disk from shock
by dropping, the camcorder has drop sensor
function*. When a drop occurs, or under a nongravity condition, the block noise made when
this function is activated by the camcorder may
also be recorded. If the drop sensor catches a
drop repeatedly, recording/play back may be
stopped.
When the temperature of the camcorder
becomes extremely high or extremely low, you
may not be able to record or play back on the
camcorder, due to the protection features of the
camcorder being activated in such situations.
In this case, an indicator appears on the LCD
screen (p. 29).
Do not turn on the camcorder in a low-pressure
area, where the altitude is more than 3,000
meters (9,800 feet). Doing so may damage the
hard 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 camcorder (), then rotate it
to the best angle to record or play ().
You can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to
the lens side () to record in mirror mode.
90 degrees to the
camcorder
90 degrees (max.)
180 degrees (max.)
The
LCD screen is manufactured using
extremely high-precision technology, so over
99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective
use. However, there may be some tiny black
points and/or bright points (white, red, blue,
or green in color) that appear constantly on the
LCD screen. These points are normal results of
the manufacturing process and do not affect the
recording in any way.
Remove the insulation sheet before using the
Remote Commander.
(DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E)
Insulation sheet
Types of “Memory Stick” you can use
with your camcorder
For
recording movies, it is recommended that
you use a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” of 512 MB
or larger marked with:

(“Memory Stick
PRO Duo”)*

(“Memory Stick
PRO-HG Duo”)
* Marked with Mark2 or not are available.
A “Memory Stick PRO Duo” of up to 8 GB has
been confirmed to operate correctly with this
camcorder.
See page 12 for the recordable time of a
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” and “Memory Stick
PRO-HG Duo” are both called as “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” in this manual.
On recording
About this manual
Before
The
starting to record, test the recording
function to make sure the image and sound are
recorded without any problems.
Compensation for failure or loss of recording
cannot be provided, even if recording or
playback is not possible due to a malfunction of
the camcorder, recording media, etc.
TV color systems differ depending on the
country/region. To view your recordings on a
TV, you need a PAL system-based TV.
Television programs, films, video tapes,
and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may
be contrary to the copyright laws.
Save all your recorded image data
To
prevent your image data from 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 a 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 correctly.
Note on disposal/transfer
If
you perform [MEDIA FORMAT]* to format
the hard disk of the camcorder, data may not be
completely deleted from the hard disk. When
you transfer the camcorder, it is recommended
that you perform [ EMPTY]* to prevent the
recovery of your data.
In addition to the above, when you dispose of
the camcorder, it is recommended that you
destroy the actual body of the camcorder.
About language setting
The
on-screen displays in each local language
are used for illustrating the operating
procedures. Change the screen language before
using your camcorder if necessary (p. 11).
LCD screens and indicators shown in this
manual were taken with a digital still camera,
and may look different from what you actually
see.
In this Operating Guide, the hard disk and
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” are called “media.”
Unless otherwise specifically indicated,
illustrations in this manual are based on DCRSR85E.
The screenshots are from Windows Vista, and
may vary depending on the operating system of
the computer.
* Refer also to “Handycam Handbook” (PDF)
and “PMB Guide.”
Table of contents
Read this first..................................................2
Getting Started
Step 1: Charging the battery pack..........8
Step 2: Turning the power on, and
setting the date and time..................... 11
Changing the language setting................ 11
Step 3: Selecting the media.................... 12
Recording/Playback
Recording...................................................... 14
Playback......................................................... 15
Playing the image on a TV............................ 16
Other parts and functions of the
camcorder.................................................. 17
Indicators displayed during recording/
playback...................................................... 19
Performing various functions “ HOME” and “ OPTION”............... 21
Saving images............................................. 23
Deleting images.......................................... 24
Enjoying with a computer
Performing with a computer.................. 25
Handbook/software to be installed........ 25
Installing “Picture Motion Browser”......... 25
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting......................................... 28
Self-diagnosis display/Warning
indicators............................................................. 29
Additional Information
Precautions................................................... 31
Specifications............................................... 33
Getting Started
Step 1: Charging the battery pack
DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E
CHG lamp
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack (H series) after attaching
it to your camcorder.
 Notes
Your
camcorder operates only with an
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series).
1 Turn the POWER switch in the
Battery pack
direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG)
(the default setting).
2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it
POWER switch
in the direction of the arrow until it
clicks.
DC plug
With the  mark
on the top
DC IN jack
Power cord
(Mains lead)
AC Adaptor
4
To the wall outlet
(wall socket)
DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E
DC plug
With the  mark on the right
3 For DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/
SR85E:
Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC
IN jack on the Handycam Station.
For DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/
SR46E:
Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC
IN jack on your camcorder.
Open the jack cover and connect the
DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the DC
IN jack.
4 For DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/
DC IN jack
Open the jack cover.
Power cord
(Mains lead)
AC Adaptor
To the wall outlet
(wall socket)
SR85E:
Connect the power cord (mains
lead) to the AC Adaptor and the
wall outlet (wall socket). Insert
the camcorder into the Handycam
Station securely, all the way to the
bottom.
When
setting the camcorder onto the
Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack
cover.
 Tips
For DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E:
Same as DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E, you
can charge the battery pack by connecting the
AC Adaptor to your camcorder.
To remove the battery pack
Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and
remove the battery pack.
BATT (battery)
release lever
Available running time for the
supplied battery pack
Charging time:
Approximate time (min.) required to fully
charge a completely exhausted battery
pack.
Recording/Playback time:
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
(Unit:min.)
DCR-SR35E/SR36E/ DCR-SR55E/SR65E/
SR45E/SR46E
SR75E/SR85E
Charging time
Recording time
Continuous
recording
time
Typical
recording
time
Playback time
125
125
100
110
90
105
50
50
45
50
120
140
120
140
Getting Started
For DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/
SR46E:
Connect the power cord (mains
lead) to the AC Adaptor and the wall
outlet (wall socket).
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and
charging starts.
The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when
the battery is fully charged.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the
DC IN jack holding both the DC plug
and the Handycam Station (DCRSR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E) or your
camcorder (DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/
SR46E).
Top: When the media is set to the hard disk
Bottom: When the media is set to the “Memory
Stick PRO Duo”
 Notes
All
times measured under the following
settings:
 Recording mode: [SP]
 The LCD backlight turns: [ON]
Typical recording time shows the time when
you repeat recording start/stop, turning the
power on/off and zooming.
On the battery pack
Before changing the battery pack or removing
the AC Adaptor from the camcorder, turn
the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and make
sure that the
(Movie) lamp/
(Still) lamp
(p. 11)/ACCESS lamps (p. 13, 18) is turned off.
The power will not be supplied from the
battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected
to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the
Handycam Station (DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/
SR85E), even when the power cord (mains
lead) is disconnected from the wall outlet (wall
socket).
On the charging/recording/playback time
Times measured when using the camcorder at
25°C (77 ˚F) (10°C to 30°C (50 ˚F to 86 ˚F) is
recommended).
The available recording 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 your camcorder.
Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow
space, such as between a wall and furniture.
Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC
Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic
objects. This may cause a malfunction.
Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power
source (mains) is still supplied to it while
connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the
AC Adaptor.
10
Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and
time
(HOME) (p. 21)
Touch the button on the
LCD screen.
POWER switch
Getting Started
When using the
camcorder for the first
time, the [CLOCK
SET] screen appears
on the LCD screen.
1 While pressing the green button,
turn the POWER switch repeatedly
in the direction of the arrow until
the respective lamp lights up.
(Movie): To record movies
(Still): To record still images
Go to step 3 when you turn on your
camcorder for the first time.
When
you turn on the
(Still) lamp,
the screen aspect ratio is changed to 4:3
automatically.
2 Touch
(HOME) 
(SETTINGS)
 [CLOCK/ LANG]  [CLOCK
SET].
The [CLOCK SET] screen appears.
3 Select the desired geographical
area with
/
, then touch [NEXT].
The clock starts.
 Tips
date and time do 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) 
(SETTINGS) 
[SOUND/DISP SET] [BEEP]  [OFF].
The
Changing the language setting
You can change the on-screen displays to
show messages in a specified language.
Touch (HOME) 
(SETTINGS) 
[CLOCK/ LANG]  [ LANGUAGE
SET], then select the desired language.
4 Set [SUMMERTIME], [Y] (year), [M]
(month), [D] (day), hour and minute,
then touch
.
11
Step 3: Selecting the media
You can select the hard disk or “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” as the recording/playback/
editing media on your camcorder. Select
the media for movies and still images
separately.
The default setting is hard disk for movies
and still images.
The media setting screen appears.
60min
Hard disk
3 Select the media you want to set.
Movie
Still image
“Memory Stick”
 Notes
can do recording/playback/editing
operations for the selected media only. When
you want to change, reselect the media.
The recordable time with [SP] recording mode
(the default setting) is as follows (approx):
 The internal hard disk:
DCR-SR35E/SR45E: 10 hours 40 minutes
DCR-SR36E/SR46E/SR55E/SR65E: 14 hours
30 minutes
DCR-SR75E/SR85E: 21 hours 50 minutes
 “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (4 GB) made by
Sony Corporation: 80 minutes
Check the number of recordable still images on
the LCD screen of your camcorder (p. 19).
4 Touch [YES] 
.
The media is changed.
You
1 Touch
(HOME) 
(MANAGE
MEDIA) tab on the screen.
To confirm the recording media setting
 Turn the POWER switch repeatedly to light
up the
(Movie)/ (Still) lamp, depending
on which media setting you want to check.
 Check the media icon on the screen.
: Hard disk
: “Memory
Stick PRO Duo”
Inserting the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
Prepare a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” if
[MEMORY STICK] has been selected as
the media.
For types of “Memory Stick” you can use in
your camcorder, see page 5.
1 Insert a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
2 Touch [MOVIE MEDIA SET] to select
the media for movies, and touch
[PHOTO MEDIA SET] to select the
media for still images.
12
 Open the Memory Stick Duo cover in the
direction of the arrow.
 Insert a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into
the Memory Stick Duo slot in the right
orientation until it clicks.
 Close the Memory Stick Duo cover.
 Notes
Do
2 If you have selected [MEMORY
STICK] as the movie media, turn the
POWER switch until the (Movie)
lamp lights up.
Getting Started
ACCESS lamp
(“Memory Stick
PRO Duo”)
not open the Memory Stick Duo cover while
recording.
Inserting a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” forcibly
in the wrong direction may cause a malfunction
to the “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” Memory Stick
Duo slot or image data.
If [Failed to create a new Image Database File.
It may be possible that there is not enough free
space.] appears in step 3, format the “Memory
Stick PRO Duo.” All recorded data on the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” will be deleted when
you format.
Be careful not to allow the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” to pop out and fall when you push on and
remove it.
The [Create a new Image Database File.]
screen appears on the LCD screen when
you insert a new “Memory Stick PRO
Duo.”
3 Touch [YES].
To record only still images on a
“Memory Stick PRO Duo,” touch [NO].
To remove the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo”
Open the Memory Stick Duo cover and
lightly push on the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo.”
13
Recording/Playback
Recording
The images are recorded on the media selected on the media setting (p. 12).
The default setting is hard disk for both movies and still images.
LENS COVER switch
START/STOP 
POWER switch
[STBY]  [REC]
: To record movies
: To record still images
PHOTO
Flashing  Lights up
START/STOP 
1 Slide the LENS COVER switch to open.
2 Turn the POWER switch until the respective lamp lights up.
Press the green button only when the POWER switch is in the OFF (CHG) position.
3 Start recording.
Movies
Press START/STOP  (or ).
To stop recording, press START/STOP
again.
14
 Tips
You can check the free media space by touching
(HOME) 
(MANAGE MEDIA) 
[MEDIA INFO].
Still Images
Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus
 (a beep sounds), then press it fully
 (a shutter click sounds).
appears beside or . When
disappears, the image has been recorded.
The
maximum continuous recordable time of
movies is approximately 13 hours.
When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie
file is created automatically.
Playback
You can play back images recorded on the media selected in the media setting (p. 12).
The default setting is the hard disk.
(VIEW IMAGES)
button 
POWER switch
(VIEW IMAGES) button 
HOME MENU
Previous 6 images
Next 6 images
Returns to the recording screen
Displays movies





Displays still images
(OPTION)
Searches for images by date
Goes to the (Face Index) screen
Goes to the (Film Roll Index) screen
Recording/Playback





1 Turn the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder.
2 Press the
(VIEW IMAGES)  (or ) button.
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. (It may take some seconds.)
3 Start playback.
Movies
Still Images
Touch the
tab, and the movie to be
played back.
Goes to beginning
of the scene/
previous movie
Toggles Play
or Pause as
you touch
Next
movie
Stop (goes to the VISUAL Reverse/Forward
INDEX screen)
Touch the
tab, and the still image to
be played back.
Slide show button
Goes to the VISUAL
INDEX screen
Previous/
Next
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To adjust the volume of movies
When playing back a movie, touch
(OPTION) 
tab  [VOLUME], then
adjust the volume with
/
.
 Tips
 appears with the image on each of the
tab that was lastly played back/recorded. When
you touch image marked with , you can
play it back from the point you have stopped
previously.
Playing the image on a TV
Connect your camcorder to the input jack
of a TV or VCR using the A/V connecting
cable  (supplied) or an A/V connecting
cable with S VIDEO  (optional). For
details, see “Handycam Handbook” (PDF).
DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E
A/V Remote
Connector
A/V OUT jack
DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/
SR85E
(Yellow)
(White)
(Yellow)
(Red)
: Signal flow
VCR or TVs
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Other parts and functions of the camcorder
Buttons, jacks, etc., which are not explained
in other chapters, are explained here.
playback zoom, the point you touched will
be displayed in the center of the displayed
frame.
Hook for a shoulder belt
Attach the shoulder belt (optional).
Remote sensor (DCR-SR55E/SR65E/
SR75E/SR85E)/Infrared port
Receives the signal from the Remote
Commander.
Built-in microphone
When
you touch the screen during playback
zoom, the point you touched will be
displayed in the center of the LCD screen.

(DISC BURN) button
Create a disc by connecting the
camcorder to a computer. For details,
see “PMB Guide” (p. 25).
Handycam Station
(DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E)
Recording/Playback
Zoom buttons
Press for zooming in/out.
You can magnify still images from
about 1.1 to 5 times the original size
(Playback zoom).
DISP/BATT INFO button
You can switch the screen display when
you press while the power is set to on.
When you press while the power is
set to OFF (CHG), you can check the
remaining battery.
 (back light) button
Press  (back light) to display  for
adjusting the exposure for backlit
subjects. Press  (back light) again to
cancel the backlight function.
Recording/Playback
Power zoom lever
Move the power zoom lever slightly for
a slower zoom. Move it further for a
faster zoom.
You can magnify still images from
about 1.1 to 5 times the original size
(Playback zoom).
When
you touch the screen during
RESET button
Press RESET to initialize all the settings,
including the clock setting.
Speaker
Tripod receptacle (Bottom surface)
Attach the tripod (optional: the length
of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm
(7/32 in.)) to the tripod receptacle using
a tripod screw.
EASY button
Press EASY to display
and most
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of the settings are set automatically for
easy recording/playback. To cancel,
press EASY again.
NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch
Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch
to ON ( appears) to record in dark
places.
QUICK ON button
The QUICK ON lamp flashes and your
camcorder goes to power saving mode
(sleep mode). Press QUICK ON again
to start recording next time. Your
camcorder returns to recording standby
in approximately 1 second.
With [QUICK ON STBY], you can set
the time when the camcorder turns off
in sleep mode.
ACCESS lamp (Hard disk)
When the ACCESS lamp is lit or
flashing, your camcorder is writing/
reading data.
Connecting to the devices
A/V Remote Connector / A/V OUT
jack
Connect with the A/V connecting cable.
 (USB) jack
(DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR55E/SR75E:
output only)
Connect with the USB cable.
Active Interface Shoe
(DCRSR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E)
The Active Interface Shoe supplies
power to optional accessories such as
a video light, a flash, or a microphone.
The accessory can be turned on or off as
you operate the POWER switch on your
camcorder.
Interface connector
Connect your camcorder and the
Handycam Station.
(DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E)
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Indicators displayed during recording/playback
Recording movies
HOME button
Remaining battery (approx.)
Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or
[REC] (recording))
Recording mode (HQ/SP/LP)
The recording/playback media
Counter (hour/minute/second)
Recording remaining times
Recording still images
OPTION button
VIEW IMAGES button
Image size
Approximate number of recordable still
images/Recording media
Return button
Playback mode
Viewing movies
Recording/Playback
Face Index set
Currently playing movie number/
Number of total recorded movies
Previous/Next button
Video operation buttons
Data file name
Currently playing still image number/
Number of total recorded still images
Viewing still images
Playback folder
Displays only when the recording
media of still images is a “Memory Stick
PRO Duo.”
Slide show button
VISUAL INDEX button
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Indicators when you made changes
Following indicators appear during
recording/playback to indicate the settings
of your camcorder.
Upper left
Center
Indicator
IMAGE SIZE
Slide show set
NightShot plus
Super NightShot plus
Color Slow Shutter
PictBridge connecting
Upper right

Bottom
Center
Upper left
Indicator

Meaning
Meaning
Picture effect
Digital effect
Manual focus
SCENE SELECTION


Fader
LCD backlight off
Drop sensor off
Drop sensor activated
The media selected for
still images
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Bottom
Meaning
Upper right
Indicator
Warning
Indicator
Self-timer recording
Flash/REDEYE REDUC
MICREF LEVEL low
WIDE SELECT
BLT-IN ZOOM MIC
Meaning
Back light
White balance
SteadyShot off
EXPOSURE /
SPOT METER
TELE MACRO
Face Index
 Tips
Indicators and their positions are approximate
and differ from what you actually see. See
“Handycam Handbook” (PDF) for details.
The recording date and time is recorded
automatically on the media. They are not
displayed while recording. However, you can
check them as [DATA CODE] during playback.
Performing various functions - “
“ OPTION”
You can display the menu screen by
pressing (HOME)  (or )/
(OPTION). For details on the menu items,
see “Handycam Handbook” (PDF) (p. 25).
(HOME) 
HOME” and
To see the explanation of the HOME MENU
(HELP)
 Press
(HOME)  (or ).
 Touch
(HELP).
The bottom of the
(HELP) button turns
orange.
(HOME) 
(OPTION)
You can change the operating settings for
your convenience. Press (HOME) 
(or ) to display the menu screen.
The (OPTION) menu appears like the
pop-up window that appears when you
right-click the mouse on a computer.
Touch (OPTION), then the menu items
you can set at that moment appears.
Recording/Playback
Using the OPTION MENU
Using the HOME MENU
Menu
items
Menu
items
Category
1 Touch the desired category then
item to change the setting.
2 Follow the guide on the screen for
further operation.
Tab
1 Touch the desired tab then item to
change the setting.
2 After completing the setting, touch
.
 Tips
If the item is not on the screen, touch
/
to change the page.
To hide the HOME MENU screen, touch
.
You cannot select or activate simultaneously the
grayed items in the current recording/playback
situation.
 Notes
When
the item you want is not on the screen,
touch another tab. If you cannot find the item
anywhere, the function is not available under
the current situation.
The
(OPTION) menu cannot be used during
Easy Handycam operation.
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Items of the HOME MENU
(CAMERA) category
(SETTINGS) category
MOVIE
SETTINGS
MOVIE*1
PHOTO*1
(VIEW IMAGES) category
VISUAL
INDEX*1
INDEX*1
INDEX*1
PLAYLIST
PHOTO
SETTINGS
(OTHERS) category
DELETE*1
[ DELETE], [ DELETE]
PHOTO
CAPTURE
MOVIE DUB [DUB by select], [DUB by
date], [ DUB ALL]
PHOTO
[COPY by select], [COPY
COPY
by date]
EDIT
[ DELETE],
PLAYLIST
EDIT
PRINT
USB
CONNECT
[
DELETE], [DIVIDE]
[ ADD], [ ADD by
date], [ ERASE],
[ ERASE ALL],
[ MOVE]
[ USB CONNECT],
[ USB CONNECT],
[DISC BURN]
(MANAGE MEDIA) category
MOVIE
MEDIA
SET*1
PHOTO
MEDIA
SET*1
MEDIA
INFO
MEDIA
FORMAT*1
REPAIR
IMG.DB F.
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[HDD], [MEMORY STICK]
[HDD], [MEMORY STICK]
[HDD], [MEMORY STICK]
[HDD], [MEMORY STICK]
[REC MODE],
[NIGHTSHOT LIGHT],
[WIDE SELECT],
[DIGITAL ZOOM],
[STEADYSHOT],
[AUTO SLW SHUTTR],
[GUIDEFRAME],
[ REMAINING SET],
[ INDEX SET]*1
[ IMAGE SIZE]*1, [FILE
NO.], [NIGHTSHOT
LIGHT], [GUIDEFRAME],
[FLASH MODE]*1*2,
[FLASH LEVEL]*2,
[REDEYE REDUC]*2
VIEW
[DATA CODE],
IMAGES SET [ DISPLAY]
SOUND/
[VOLUME]*1, [BEEP]*1,
DISP SET*3
[LCD BRIGHT], [LCD BL
LEVEL], [LCD COLOR]
OUTPUT
[TV TYPE], [DISP
SETTINGS
OUTPUT]
CLOCK/
[CLOCK SET]*1, [AREA
LANG
SET], [SUMMERTIME],
[ LANGUAGE SET]*1
GENERAL
[DEMO MODE],
SET
[CALIBRATION],
[A.SHUT OFF], [QUICK
ON STBY], [REMOTE
CTRL]*2, [DROP SENSOR]
*1 You can set the item during Easy Handycam
operation.
*2DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E
*3The menu name is changed to [SOUND
SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation.
Saving images
Items of the OPTION MENU
Items you can set only on the OPTION
MENU will be described below.
tab
[FOCUS], [SPOT FOCUS], [TELE
MACRO], [EXPOSURE], [SPOT METER],
[SCENE SELECTION], [WHITE BAL.],
[COLOR SLOW SHTR], [S. NIGHTSHOT
PLS]
tab
[FADER], [D.EFFECT], [PICT.EFFECT]

(A tab depends on the situation/No tab)
[SLIDE SHOW], [SLIDE SHOW SET],
[COPIES], [DATE/TIME], [SIZE]
Using a computer
By using “Picture Motion Browser” on the
supplied CD-ROM, you can save images
recorded on your camcorder. For details,
see “PMB Guide” on the supplied CDROM.
Creating a DVD with One Touch (One Touch
Disc Burn)
You can save images recorded on the hard
disk of the camcorder directly to a DVD
with ease by pressing
(DISC BURN)
button.
Recording/Playback
tab
[BLT-IN ZOOM MIC], [MICREF LEVEL],
[SELF-TIMER]
Due to the limited capacity of the media,
make sure that you save the image data
to some type of external media such as a
DVD-R or a computer.
You can save the images recorded on the
camcorder as described below.
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 DVD with selected images
You can save images imported to your
computer on a DVD. You can also edit
those images.
Connecting your camcorder to other
devices
For details, see “Handycam Handbook”
(PDF).
Connecting with the A/V connecting cable
You can dub to VCRs, DVD/HDD
recorders.
Connecting with the USB cable
You can dub to movie dubbing compatible
DVD writers, etc.
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Deleting images
 Tips
can dub movies or copy still images from
the hard disk to a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
You
Touch (HOME)  (OTHERS) 
[MOVIE DUB]/[PHOTO COPY].
Select the media which contains the images
you want to delete before the operation
(p. 12).
Deleting movies
1 Touch
(HOME) 
 [DELETE].
2 Touch [
DELETE].
3 Touch [
DELETE].
(OTHERS)
4 Touch the movie to be deleted.
The selected movie is marked with .
5 Touch
 [YES] 
.
To delete all movies at one time
In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL] 
[YES]  [YES] 
.
To delete the still images
 In step 2, touch [ DELETE].
 Touch [ DELETE], then touch the still
image to be deleted.
The selected still image is marked with .
 Touch
 [YES] 
.
 Tips
To delete all still images on the media, in step
, touch [ DELETE ALL]  [YES] 
[YES] 
.
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Enjoying with a computer
Performing with a computer
Handbook/software to be installed
“Handycam Handbook” (PDF)
“Handycam Handbook” (PDF) explains
in detail about your camcorder and its
practical use.
“Picture Motion Browser” (only for Windows
users)
“Picture Motion Browser” is the supplied
software. You can enjoy the following
operations.
 Creating
a DVD with one touch operation
images to a computer
 Editing the imported images
 Creating a DVD
 Importing
 Notes
The
Installing and viewing “Handycam
Handbook” (PDF)
To view “Handycam Handbook” (PDF),
you need to install Adobe Reader on your
computer.
Continue with the installation, even if
a confirmation screen of an unknown
publisher appears.
 Turn on the computer.
 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the disc
drive of your computer.
The select screen for installation appears.
 Tips
Macintosh users, follow the steps below.
 Turn on the computer.
For
 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the disc
drive of your computer.
 Open the [Handbook] folder in the
CD-ROM, double-click the [GB] folder
and then drag-and-drop the “Handycam
Handbook” on the computer.
To view “Handycam Handbook” (PDF),
double click “Handbook.pdf.”
Enjoying with a computer
supplied software “Picture Motion
Browser” is not supported by Macintosh
computers. To use a Macintosh computer
connected to your camcorder, see the following
website for details.
http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ms/us/
 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.
The model name of your Handycam is
printed on its bottom surface.
 Click [Exit]  [Exit], then remove the CDROM from the disc drive of your computer.
To view “Handycam Handbook” (PDF),
double click the short-cut icon.
Installing “Picture Motion Browser”
 System requirements
For more information, refer to the support
web site.
OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
SP4, Windows XP SP2*, Windows
Vista*
* 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are
not supported.
 Click [Handycam Handbook].
The installation screen for “Handycam
Handbook” (PDF) appears.
Standard installation is required.
Operation is not assured if the above OS
has been upgraded or in a multi-boot
environment.
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CPU: Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or faster
Memory: 256 MB or more
Hard disk: Disk volume required for
installation: Approximately 500 MB
(5 GB or more may be necessary when
creating DVD-Videos.)
Display: Minimum 1,024 × 768 dots
Others:  USB port (this must be provided
as standard, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0
compatible) is recommended), DVD
burner (CD-ROM drive is necessary for
installation)
 Installing software
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.
Contents to be installed and procedures
may differ depending on your OS.
 Confirm that your camcorder is not
connected to the computer.
 Turn on the computer.
 Notes
Log
on as an Administrator for installation.
all applications running on the
computer before installing the software.
 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive
of your computer.
The installation screen appears.
Close
If the screen does not appear
 Click [Start], then click [My Computer].
(For Windows 2000, double-click [My
Computer].)
 Double-click [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)]
(CD-ROM) (disc drive).*
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* Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary
depending on the computer.
 Click [Install] on the installation screen of the
computer.
 Select the language for the application to be
installed, then click [Next].
 As the screen to confirm the connection
appears, connect your camcorder to the
computer following the steps below.
For DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E:
 Connect the AC Adaptor to the
Handycam Station and a wall outlet (wall
socket).
 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam
Station, then turn the POWER switch to
turn on.
 Connect the (USB) jack of the
Handycam Station to the (USB) jack
of the computer using the supplied USB
cable.
The [USB SELECT] screen appears
automatically on the LCD screen of your
camcorder.
 Touch [ USB CONNECT] or [
USB CONNECT] on the [USB SELECT]
screen of your camcorder.
For DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E:
 Connect the AC Adaptor to the
camcorder and a wall outlet (wall socket),
then turn the POWER switch to turn on.
 Connect the (USB) jack of the
camcorder to the (USB) jack of the
computer using the supplied USB cable.
The [USB SELECT] screen appears
automatically on the LCD screen of your
camcorder.
 Touch [ USB CONNECT] or [
USB CONNECT] on the [USB SELECT]
screen of your camcorder.
 Click [Continue].
 Read [License Agreement], select [I accept
the terms of the license agreement] if you
agree, then click [Next].
 Confirm the installation settings, then click
[Install].
 Notes
Even
if a screen prompting you to restart
your computer appears, you do not need to
restart it at this time. Restart your computer
after completing the installation.
It may take some time for the
authentication.
 Follow the on-screen instructions to install
the software.
Depending on the computer, you may
need to install third party software. If the
installation screen appears, follow the
instructions to install the required software.
 Restart the computer if required to complete
the installation.
 Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of
your computer.
To disconnect the USB cable
 Operating “Picture Motion Browser”
To start “Picture Motion Browser,” click
[Start]  [All Programs]  [Sony
Picture Utility]  [PMB - Picture Motion
Browser].
For the basic operation of “Picture Motion
Browser,” see “PMB Guide.”
To display “PMB Guide,” click [Start] 
[All Programs]  [Sony Picture Utility]
 [Help]  [PMB Guide].
Enjoying with a computer
 Click the
icon  [Safely remove USB
Mass Storage Device]  [OK] (Windows
2000 only) on the task tray on the bottom
right of the desktop of your computer.
 Touch [END]  [YES] on the screen of your
camcorder.
 Disconnect the USB cable.
 Tips
If the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear,
touch
(HOME)  (OTHERS)  [USB
CONNECT].
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If you run into any problems using your
camcorder, use the following table to
troubleshoot the problem. If the problem
persists, disconnect the power source and
contact your Sony dealer.
Notes before sending your camcorder for
repair
Your
camcorder may require initializing or
change the current hard disk of the camcorder,
depending on the problem. In the event of
this, the data stored on the hard disk will be
deleted. Be sure to save the data on the internal
hard disk (see “Handycam Handbook” (PDF))
on other media (backup) before sending your
camcorder for repair. We will not compensate
you for any loss of hard disk data.
During repair, we may check a minimum
amount of data stored on the hard disk in order
to investigate the problem. However, your Sony
dealer will neither copy nor retain your data.
For the symptoms of your camcorder, see
“Handycam Handbook” (PDF) and for
connecting to the computer, see “PMB Guide.”
The power does not turn on.
Attach
a charged battery pack to the
camcorder (p. 8).
Connect the plug of the AC Adaptor to the
wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 8).
The camcorder does not operate even
when the power is set to on.
It
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takes a few seconds for your camcorder
to be ready to shoot after the power is
turned on. This is not a 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
sharp-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 while in a cool place.
The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely low. Turn off the camcorder
and take it to a warm place. Leave the
camcorder there for a while, then turn on
the camcorder.
Your camcorder gets warm.
This
is because the power has been
turned on for a long time. This is not a
malfunction.
The power abruptly turns off.
Use
the AC Adaptor.
on the power again.
Charge the battery pack (p. 8).
Turn
Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does
not record images.
Set
the POWER switch to
(Movie) or
(Still) (p. 11).
 You cannot record images in sleep mode.
Press the QUICK ON button (p. 18).
Your camcorder is recording the image you
have just shot on the media. You cannot
make new recording during this period.
The media of the camcorder is full. Delete
unnecessary images (p. 24).
Total number of movies or still images
exceeds the recordable capacity of the
media. Delete unnecessary images (p. 24).
The recording stops.
The
temperature of your camcorder
is extremely high/low. Turn off your
camcorder and leave it for a while in a
cool/warm place.
You cannot install “Picture Motion
Browser.”
Check
the computer environment required
to install “Picture Motion Browser.”
Install “Picture Motion Browser” in an
orderly manner (p. 25).
“Picture Motion Browser” does not
work correctly.
Quit
“Picture Motion Browser” and restart
your computer.
Your camcorder is not recognized by
the computer.
devices from the USB jack of
the computer other than the keyboard,
mouse, and your camcorder.
Disconnect the USB cable from the
computer and the Handycam Station, and
restart the computer, then connect the
computer and your camcorder again in an
orderly manner.
Indicators/Messages
Causes/Solutions
101-0001
The
Disconnect
Self-diagnosis display/Warning
indicators
If indicators appear on the LCD screen,
check the following.
If the problem persists even after you have
tried a couple of times, contact your Sony
dealer or local authorized Sony service
facility.
Indicators/Messages
Causes/Solutions
C:04:
The
E:20: /
E:31: /
E:61: /
E:62: /
E:91: /
E:94:
Troubleshooting
C:13: /
C:32:
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).
Remove the power
source. Reconnect it and
operate your camcorder
again.
A malfunction that
you cannot service has
occurred. Contact your
Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service
facility. Inform them of
the 5-digit code, which
starts from “E.”

file is damaged or
unreadable.
An error may have
occurred with the
hard disk drive in your
camcorder.
Delete unnecessary
images.
Battery power is low.
The temperature of your
camcorder is getting
higher or extremely
high. Turn off your
camcorder and leave
it for a while in a cool
place.
The temperature of
your camcorder is
extremely low. Make the
camcorder warm.
When the indicator
flashes slowly, free space
for recording images are
running out.
No “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” is inserted (p. 12).
When the indicator
flashes quickly, there are
not enough free space
for recording images.
Delete unnecessary
images, or format the
“Memory Stick PRO
Duo” after storing the
images on other media
(p. 23).
The Image Database File
is damaged.
The “Memory Stick
PRO Duo” is damaged.
The “Memory Stick
PRO Duo” is not
formatted correctly.
An incompatible
“Memory Stick PRO
Duo” is inserted.
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Indicators/Messages
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Causes/Solutions
Access
to the “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” was
restricted on another
device.
There is something
wrong with the flash.
(DCR-SR55E/SR65E/
SR75E/SR85E)
The amount of light
is not sufficient, so
camera-shake easily
occurs. Use the flash.
(DCR-SR55E/SR65E/
SR75E/SR85E)
The camcorder is
unsteady, so camerashake easily occurs.
Hold the camcorder
steady with both hands
and record the image.
However, note that the
camera-shake warning
indicator does not
disappear.
The media is full.
Still images cannot
be recorded during
processing. Wait for a
while, then record.
Drop sensor activated.
Recording/playback
may be disabled.
Additional Information
Precautions
On use and care
Do
is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor
immediately (DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/
SR85E).
If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:
 consult your local authorized Sony service
facility.
 wash off any liquid that may have contacted
your skin.
 if any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with
plenty of water and consult a doctor.
 When not using your camcorder for
a long time
Periodically
turn it on and let it run such as by
playing back or recording images for about 3
minutes.
Use up the battery pack completely before
storing it.
LCD screen
Do
not exert excessive pressure on the LCD
screen, as it may cause damage.
If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a
residual image may appear on the LCD screen.
This is not a malfunction.
While using your camcorder, the back of
the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
malfunction.
 To clean the LCD screen
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen
dirty, it is recommended you use a soft
cloth to clean it. When you use the LCD
Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply the
cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen.
Use cleaning paper moistened with the
liquid.
On handling the casing
If
the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body
with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water,
and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.
Avoid the following to avoid damage to the
finish:
 Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide
and sunscreen.
 Handling the camcorder with above
substances on your hands.
 Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or
vinyl objects for a long period of time.
Additional Information
not use or store the camcorder and
accessories in the following locations:
 Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid.
Never leave them exposed to temperatures
above 60°C (140 °F), such as under direct
sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in
the sun. They may malfunction or become
deformed.
 Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical
vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.
 Near strong radio waves or radiation.
The camcorder may not be able to record
properly.
 Near AM receivers and video equipment.
Noise may occur.
 On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If
sand or dust gets in your camcorder, it may
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
 Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD
screen or the lens may be exposed to direct
sunlight. This damages the LCD screen.
Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V
(battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).
For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
recommended in these operating instructions.
Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example,
from rain or sea water. If your camcorder
gets wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this
malfunction cannot be repaired.
If any solid object or liquid gets inside the
casing, unplug your camcorder and have it
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any
further.
Avoid rough handling, disassembling,
modifying, physical shock, or impact such
as hammering, dropping or stepping on the
product. Be particularly careful of the lens.
Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF (CHG)
when you are not using your camcorder.
Do not wrap 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.
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
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About care and storage of the lens
Wipe
the surface of the lens clean with a soft
cloth in the following instances:
 When there are fingerprints on the lens
surface.
 In hot or humid locations.
 When the lens is exposed to salty air such as
at the seaside.
Store in a well-ventilated location subject to
little dirt or dust.
To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as
described above. It is recommended that you
operate your camcorder about once a month to
keep it in optimum state for a long time.
On charging the pre-installed rechargeable
battery
Your camcorder has a pre-installed
rechargeable battery to retain the date,
time, and other settings even when the
POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG). The
pre-installed rechargeable battery is always
charged while your camcorder is connected
to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the
AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is
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.
 Procedures
Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet
(wall socket) using the supplied AC
Adaptor, and leave it with the POWER
switch set to OFF (CHG) for more than 24
hours.
To change the battery of the Remote
Commander
(DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E)
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 While pressing on the tab, inset your
fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery
case.
 Place a new battery with the + side facing up.
 Insert the battery case back into the Remote
Commander until it clicks.
Tab
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not
recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
When
the lithium battery becomes weak, the
operating distance of the Remote Commander
may shorten, or the Remote Commander may
not function properly. In this case, replace the
battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery.
Use of another battery may present a risk of fire
or explosion.
Specifications
System
Video compression format: MPEG2/JPEG (Still
images)
Audio compression format: Dolby Digital 2ch
Dolby Digital Stereo Creator
Video signal: PAL color, CCIR standards
DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E
F=1.8 - 3.2
f=2.5 - 62.5 mm (1/8 - 2 1/2 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still camera
For movies: 41 - 1 189 mm (1 5/8 - 46 7/8
in.) (16:9)*2
For still images: 36 - 900 mm (1 7/16 - 35
1/2 in.) (4:3)
Hard Disk
DCR-SR35E/SR45E: 30 GB
DCR-SR36E/SR46E/SR55E/SR65E: 40 GB
DCR-SR75E/SR85E: 60 GB
When measuring media capacity, 1GB
equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is
used for data management.
Recording format
Movie: MPEG2-PS
Still image: Exif *1 Ver.2.2
Image device
DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E
2.25 mm (1/8 type) CCD (Charge Coupled
Device)
Gross: Approx. 800 000 pixels
Effective (Movie, 16:9): Approx. 490 000
pixels
Effective (Still, 16:9): Approx. 310 000 pixels
Effective (Still, 4:3): Approx. 410 000 pixels
DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E
3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled
Device)
Gross: Approx. 1 070 000 pixels
Effective (Movie, 16:9): Approx. 670 000
pixels
Effective (Still, 16:9): Approx. 750 000 pixels
Effective (Still, 4:3): Approx. 1 000 000 pixels
Color temperature: [AUTO], [ONE PUSH],
[INDOOR] (3 200 K), [OUTDOOR] (5
800 K)
Lens
USB jack: mini-B
(DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR55E/SR75E: output
only)
*1“Exif” is a file format for still images,
established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics
and Information Technology Industries
Association). Files in this format can
have additional information such as your
camcorder’s setting information at the time of
recording.
*2The focal length figures are actual figures
resulting from wide angle pixel readout.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
Input/Output connectors
A/V Remote Connector: Video/audio output jack
LCD screen
Picture: 6.7 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9)
Total number of pixels: 123 200 (560 × 220)
Additional Information
DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
Optical: 40 ×, Digital: 80 ×, 2 000 ×
Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in.)
DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
Optical: 25 ×, Digital: 50 ×, 2 000 ×
Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in.)
Focal length
DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E
F=1.8 - 4.1
f=1.9 - 76.0 mm (3/32 - 3 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still camera
For movies: 41 - 1 640 mm (1 5/8 - 64 5/8
in.) (16:9)*2
For still images: 48 - 1 920 mm (1 15/16 - 75
5/8 in.) (4:3)
Minimum illumination
DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E
6 lx (lux) (when [AUTO SLW SHUTTR] is
set to [ON], Shutter speed 1/25 second)
0 lx (lux) (during NightShot plus function)
DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E
8 lx (lux) (when [AUTO SLW SHUTTR] is
set to [ON], Shutter speed 1/25 second)
0 lx (lux) (during NightShot plus function)
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General
Power requirements: 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack)
8.4 V (AC Adaptor)
Average power consumption: During camera
recording with normal brightness.
DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E: 2.8 W
DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E: 3.0 W
Operating temperature: 0°C to + 40°C (32 °F to
104 °F)
Storage temperature: -20°C to + 60°C (-4 °F to
+ 140 °F)
Dimensions (Approx.): 76.3 × 76.6 × 112.8 mm (3
× 3 1/8 × 4 1/2 in.)
(w×h×d) including the projecting parts with
supplied battery pack attached
Mass (Approx.)
DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E
350 g (12 oz) main unit only
400 g (14 oz) including the supplied
rechargeable battery pack
DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E
360 g (12 oz) main unit only
410 g (14 oz) including the supplied
rechargeable battery pack
Handycam Station DCRA-C200
(DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E)
Input/Output connectors
A/V OUT jack: Video/audio output jack
USB jack: mini-B
(DCR-SR55E/SR75E: output only)
AC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B
Power requirements: AC 100 V - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Current consumption: 0.35 - 0.18 A
Power consumption: 18 W
Output voltage: DC 8.4 V*
Operating temperature: 0°C to + 40°C (32 °F to
104 °F)
Storage temperature: -20°C to + 60°C (-4 °F to
+ 140 °F)
Dimensions (Approx.): 48 × 29 × 81 mm (1 15/16
× 1 3/16 × 3 1/4 in.) (w×h×d) excluding the
projecting parts
Mass (Approx.): 170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the
power cord (mains lead)
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* See the label on the AC Adaptor for other
specifications.
Rechargeable battery pack
NP-FH40
Maximum output voltage: DC 8.4 V
Output voltage: DC 7.2 V
Capacity: 4.9 wh (680 mAh)
Type: Li-ion
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
On trademarks
“Handycam”
and
are
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
“Memory Stick,” “
,” “Memory Stick Duo,”
“
,” “Memory Stick PRO
Duo,” “
,” “Memory
Stick PRO-HG Duo,”
“
,” “Memory Stick
Micro,” “MagicGate,” “
,”
“MagicGate Memory Stick” and “MagicGate
Memory Stick Duo” are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media,
Windows Vista, and DirectX are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
Macintosh and Mac OS are registered
trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other
countries.
Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation
or its subsidiaries in the United States and other
countries.
Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat
are either registered trademarks or trademarks
of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United
States and/or other countries.
All other product names mentioned herein may
be the trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective companies. Furthermore, 
and “” are not mentioned in each case in this
manual.
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answers to frequently asked questions can
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