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    DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E/SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E PartNumber: 4-109-555-11(1) 4-109-555- 11 (1)  2008 Sony Corporation 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).[...]

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    2 DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E/SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E PartNumber: 4-109-555-11(1) Read this  rst Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. WARNING To reduce  re or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, ?[...]

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    7 5E/SR85E - 555-11(1) 3 DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E/SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E PartNumber: 4-109-555-11(1) causes il), restart ect the & pplicable nd es with ems) ts uct shall Instead cable f t. d of ential ronment herwise handling aterials rces. ut ntact hold where SR75E/ ries ean an he y ot be posed of entially negative consequences for the env[...]

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    4 DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E/SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E PartNumber: 4-109-555-11(1) Note  is 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.  ese limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.  i[...]

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    7 5E/SR85E - 555-11(1) 5 DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E/SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E PartNumber: 4-109-555-11(1) d 5E/SR65E/ CR- dy 1) 5E/SR75E/ nted on  ware” pproofed . 31). he 11) or hing. d , recorded ons could uo.” aptor from n to the another he shing the mage the terminal and may result in a malfunction of your camcorder.  Do not apply shoc[...]

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    6 DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E/SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E PartNumber: 4-109-555-11(1) On recording  Before 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 mal[...]

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    7 5E/SR85E - 555-11(1) 7 DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E/SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E PartNumber: 4-109-555-11(1) n in this camera, actually k and media.” d, on DCR- ista, and system of (PDF) Table of contents Read this  rst ................................................. 2 Getting Started Step 1: Charging the battery pack .........8 Step 2: Turning [...]

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    8 DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E/SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E PartNumber: 4-109-555-11(1) Getting Started Step 1: Charging the battery pack DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E 4 DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder. Notes  Your camcorder operates only with an “InfoLITHIUM[...]

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    7 5E/SR85E - 555-11(1) Getting Started 9 DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E/SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E PartNumber: 4-109-555-11(1) M” aching n es). e F (CHG) liding it until it E/ he DC ation. E/ he DC ct the the DC E/ ins the ert dycam to the the N jack For DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/ SR46E: Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and the wall ou[...]

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    10 DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E/SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E PartNumber: 4-109-555-11(1)   e 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 (w[...]

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    7 5E/SR85E - 555-11(1) Getting Started 11 DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E/SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E PartNumber: 4-109-555-11(1) Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 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)[...]

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    12 DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E/SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E PartNumber: 4-109-555-11(1) 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.  e default setting is hard disk for movies and still images.[...]

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    7 5E/SR85E - 555-11(1) Getting Started 13 DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E/SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E PartNumber: 4-109-555-11(1) rs. o set. ing y to light depending check. . O Duo” o” if ted as an use in Duo.” ver in the uo” into he right ver. 2 If you have selected [MEMORY STICK] as the movie media, turn the POWER switch until the (Movie) lamp li[...]

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    14 DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E/SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E PartNumber: 4-109-555-11(1) Recording/Playback Recording  e images are recorded on the media selected on the media setting (p. 12).  e default setting is hard disk for both movies and still images. 1 Slide the LENS COVER switch to open. 2 Turn the POWER switch until the respective lamp li[...]

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    7 5E/SR85E - 555-11(1) Recording/Playback 15 DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E/SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E PartNumber: 4-109-555-11(1) on. he focus t fully n orded. time of next movie Playback You can play back images recorded on the media selected in the media setting (p. 12).  e default setting is the hard disk. 1 Turn the POWER switch to turn on your c[...]

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    16 DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E/SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E PartNumber: 4-109-555-11(1) 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 ?[...]

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    7 5E/SR85E - 555-11(1) Recording/Playback 17 DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E/SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E PartNumber: 4-109-555-11(1) put jack necting necting For ” (PDF). Other parts and functions of the camcorder Buttons, jacks, etc., which are not explained in other chapters, are explained here. Recording/Playback  Power zoom lever Move the power zo[...]

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    18 DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E/SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E PartNumber: 4-109-555-11(1) 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  e QUICK ON lamp  ashes and your camcorder goe[...]

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    7 5E/SR85E - 555-11(1) Recording/Playback 19 DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E/SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E PartNumber: 4-109-555-11(1) Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies Recording still images Viewing movies Viewing still images  HOME button  Remaining battery (approx.)  Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recor[...]

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    20 DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E/SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E PartNumber: 4-109-555-11(1) Indicators when you made changes Following indicators appear during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. Upper left Indicator Meaning Self-timer recording Flash/REDEYE REDUC MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT BLT-IN ZOOM MIC Upper right Indicator [...]

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    7 5E/SR85E - 555-11(1) Recording/Playback 21 DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E/SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E PartNumber: 4-109-555-11(1) plus ter ecting ION roximate See tails. ed not you can playback. Performing various functions - “ HOME” and “ OPTION” You can display the menu screen by pressing (HOME)  (or  )/ (OPTION). For details on the menu[...]

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    22 DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E/SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E PartNumber: 4-109-555-11(1) Items of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category MOVIE* 1 PHOTO* 1 (VIEW IMAGES) category VISUAL INDEX* 1 INDEX* 1 INDEX* 1 PLAYLIST (OTHERS) category DELETE* 1 [ DELETE], [ DELETE] PHOTO CAPTURE MOVIE DUB [DUB by select], [DUB by date], [ DUB ALL] PHOTO COPY [COPY by select[...]

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    7 5E/SR85E - 555-11(1) Recording/Playback 23 DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E/SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E PartNumber: 4-109-555-11(1) HT], TTR], ET], , [FILE T RAME], 2 , * 2 P]* 1 , CD BL LOR] REA IME], T]* 1 UICK TE ENSOR] ndycam ND operation. Items of the OPTION MENU Items you can set only on the OPTION MENU will be described below. tab [FOCUS], [SPOT FO[...]

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    24 DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E/SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E PartNumber: 4-109-555-11(1) Tips  You can dub movies or copy still images from the hard disk to a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” Touch (HOME)  (OTHERS)  [ MOVIE DUB]/[PHOTO COPY].  Deleting images Select the media which contains the images you want to delete before the operation (p. 12[...]

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    Enjoying with a computer 25 DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E/SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E PartNumber: 4-109-555-11(1) 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” (onl[...]

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    26 DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E/SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E PartNumber: 4-109-555-11(1) [Insta l No  Eve n your resta a e r  It m aut h  Follow the so  Dep nee d insta instr  Restar the ins  Remov your c To discon  Click t Mass S 2000 o right o  Touch camco  Discon Oper To start “ [Start]  Picture U Browser] For the[...]

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    7 5E/SR85E - 555-11(1) Enjoying with a computer 27 DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E/SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E PartNumber: 4-109-555-11(1) [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 a er completing the installation.  It may take some time for [...]

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    28 DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E/SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E PartNumber: 4-109-555-11(1) 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 ?[...]

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    7 5E/SR85E - 555-11(1) Troubleshooting 29 DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E/SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E PartNumber: 4-109-555-11(1) the turn on n not a O does vie) or p mode. 8). mage you cannot eriod. . Delete mages the (p. 24). er ur in a ion required r.” in an not nd restart your computer. Your camcorder is not recognized by the computer.  Disconnect[...]

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    30 DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E/SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E PartNumber: 4-109-555-11(1) Indicators/Messages Causes/Solutions   Access to the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” was restricted on another device.   ere is something wrong with the  ash. (DCR-SR55E/SR65E/ SR75E/SR85E)   e amount of light is not su cient, so camera-shake easil[...]

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    Additional Information 31 DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E/SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E PartNumber: 4-109-555-11(1) Additional Information Precautions On use and care  Do 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[...]

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    32 DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E/SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E PartNumber: 4-109-555-11(1) Speci System Video com imag Audio co m Dolby Video sign Hard Disk DCR- DCR- DCR- When equal used Recordin g Movi Still i Image de v DCR- 2.25 m Devic Gross E ect pixels E ect E ect DCR- 3.0 m Devic Gross E ect pixels E ect E ect Lens DCR - Carl Z Op[...]

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    7 5E/SR85E - 555-11(1) Additional Information 33 DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E/SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E PartNumber: 4-109-555-11(1) Speci cations System Video compression format: MPEG2/JPEG (Still images) Audio compression format: Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator Video signal: PAL color, CCIR standards Hard Disk DCR-SR35E/SR45E : 30 G[...]

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    34 DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E/SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E PartNumber: 4-109-555-11(1) On tradem  “Handyc registere  “Memor “ Duo,” “ Stick PR “ Micro,” “Magic G Memory registere  “InfoLIT Corpora  Dolby an of Dolby  Microso Windo w registere Microso and/or o  Macinto tradema countri e  Intel, Int or regist or its[...]

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    75E/SR85E -555-11(1) 35 DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E/SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E PartNumber: 4-109-555-11(1) 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 Mic[...]

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    DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E/SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E PartNumber: 4-109-555-11(1) Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ Printed in China GB[...]