User ManualTable of ContentsRead this first2Operation flow7Table of contents8Getting started10Step 1: Charging the battery pack10Charging the battery pack abroad11Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time12Changing the language setting13Recording14Recording14Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation)18Acquiring recording location information using the GPS (HDR-XR200VE)18Playback19Playback on the camcorder19Playing images on a TV22Saving movies and photos with a computer24Preparing a computer (Windows)24When using a Macintosh24Selecting the method for creating a disc (computer)27Creating a disc with one touch (One Touch Disc Burn)29Importing movies and photos to a computer (Easy PC Back-up)30Changing the destination drive or folder for movies and photos30Starting PMB (Picture Motion Browser)31Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc31Playing a high definition image quality (HD) disc on a computer32Creating a Blu-ray disc32Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc that can be played on ordinary DVD players33Copying a disc33Editing movies34Capturing photos from a movie34Saving images with a DVD writer, recorder35Selecting the method for creating a disc (DVD writer/recorder)35Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc. (USB cable connection)36Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc. (A/V connecting cable connection)37Making good use of your camcorder39Deleting movies and photos39Coping with shooting conditions40Changing the recording medium40To check the recording media settings41Dubbing or copying movies and photos from the internal hard disk to a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media42Customizing your camcorder with menus42Using the HELP function43Getting detailed information from the “Handycam Handbook”48Additional information49Troubleshooting49Precautions51Specifications54Screen indicators58Parts and controls59Index62Size: 15.5 MBPages: 64Language: EnglishOpen manual
User ManualTable of ContentsUsing the Handycam Handbook2Searching for information quickly2Useful recording techniques6Parts and controls7Screen indicators10“HOME” and “OPTION” - Taking advantage of two types of menus12Using the HOME MENU12Using the OPTION MENU12Menu lists13List of the HOME MENU13List of the OPTION MENU14Read this before operating your camcorder15Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam16Getting started18Step 1: Charging the battery pack18Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time21Changing the language setting22Recording/Playback23Five pieces of advice for successful recording23Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam Operation)24Recording movies24Shooting photos26Playing movies27Viewing photos29Recording31Recording movies31Shooting photos33Useful functions for recording movies and photos35Zooming35Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording)35Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec)36Recording in dark places (NightShot) (HDR-XR200E/XR200VE)36Recording in mirror mode37Recording fast action in slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC)37Switching the screen display, or turning the LCD backlight on/off38Acquiring location information (GPS) (HDR-XR200VE)38Playback on the camcorder40Playing movies40Viewing photos42Useful functions for playing movies and photos43Searching for a desired scene by recording location (Map Index) (HDR-XR200VE)43Searching for desired scene by pinpoint (Film Roll Index)44Searching for desired scene by face (Face Index)45Playing back a digest of your movies (HIGHLIGHT PLAYBACK) (HDR-XR200E/XR200VE)46Searching for desired images by date (Date Index)47Using PB zoom with photos48Playing back a series of photos (Slide show)49Playing images on a TV50Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide]50Connecting to a high definition TV51Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV52Using “BRAVIA” Sync54Editing56Deleting movies and photos56Acquiring the current location information (HDR-XR200VE)58Capturing a photo from a movie59Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal hard disk to “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media60Dubbing movies60Copying photos61Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect)62Dividing a movie63Using the Playlist of movies64Creating the Playlist64Playing the Playlist65Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder66Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc. (USB cable connection)66Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc. (A/V connecting cable connection)66Checking the battery information68Utilizing recording media69Changing the recording medium69Selecting the recording media for movies69Selecting the recording media for photos69Inserting “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media69Checking the media information71Deleting all movies and photos (Formatting)71Preventing data on the internal hard disk from being recovered72Customizing your camcorder73MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies)73PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos)80FACE FUNC. SET (Items to set face function)84VIEW IMAGES SET (Items to customize the display)86SOUND/DISP SET (Items to adjust the sound and the screen)89OUTPUT SETTINGS (Items for when connected to a TV)91CLOCK/LANG (Items to set clock and language)94GENERAL SET (Other setup items)96Functions set in the OPTION MENU99Troubleshooting106Troubleshooting106Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators112Additional information116Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos116Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack116Expected recording time of movies117Expected number of recordable photos118Using your camcorder abroad120File/folder structure on the internal hard disk and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media122Maintenance and precautions123About the AVCHD format123About GPS (HDR-XR200VE)124About “Memory Stick” media125About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack127About x.v.Color128About handling of your camcorder128Index132Size: 5.83 MBPages: 134Language: EnglishOpen manual
