HDR-XR200V
120GB1 HDD High Definition Camcorder
The Sony HDR-XR200V Handycam camcorder records stunning, 1920 x 1080 high definition video and crystal clear still photos to a built-in 120GB1 hard disk drive.
1920x1080 high definition video recording: 1920 x1080 high definition resolution lets you record your memories in exceptional Sony Full High Definition quality2. 4 megapixel still image capture: 4 megapixel still image capture lets you take high resolution digital photos. 120GB hard disk drive: A built-in 120GB1 hard disk drive can record and store approximately 48 hours of high definition video footage (HD LP mode), or up to 84 hours of standard definition footage (SD LP mode). In addition, HDD Smart Protection gives you peace of mind by helping to prevent any recorded video and images from being lost if the camcorder is accidentally dropped. Geotagging with built-in GPS receiver: A built-in GPS receiver7 makes the HDRXR200V an ideal choice for travelers. In addition to automatically adjusting your camcorder's clock to the proper time zone, the GPS receiver also gives you the ability to view your current location on the LCD map display, as well as "tag" your shooting locations. Tagged videos and still images can be reviewed and played back using the Map Index function on the camcorder or once downloaded to your PC using the supplied PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software9 Map Index function: Map Index uses the geotagging capabilities of the built-in GPS receiver 7 to "tag" your shot locations on a map in the camcorder, offering a new way to easily search and find a desired scene by location or view where a scene was captured. Face Detection technology for Video Footage and Digital Still Photos: Made possible by the BIONZ image processing engine, Face Detection technology recognizes up to 8 faces anywhere in the frame and by selecting the most prominent, automatically controls focus, exposure, and color to help capture smiling faces brightly and clearly. Face Detection technology also helps make skin tones look natural without affecting other colors in the image. On AVCHD models, the camcorder allocates encoding bits on detected face areas prior to encoding other parts of the picture, making them sharper and clearer. In still picture mode, Face Detection technology sets the flash level to optimize picture clarity. Smile Shutter technology for still and dual capture: Smile Shutter technology lets the camcorder automatically take still photos when your subject smiles, even while shooting high definition video. You can also set the sensitivity and choose child, adult, or auto priority. Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode: Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode represents the next step forward in Sony image stabilization technology. Active Mode improves on existing Optical SteadyShot image stabilization by allowing the camera lens to shift over a greater range of motion. This allows the HDR-XR200V to compensate for greater degrees of camera shake and deliver a stunning level of image smoothness. Highlight Playback: Why spend hours editing your movies when you can let your camcorder do it for you? Highlight Playback uses several criteria - including Face Index, Smile Shutter technology, Dual Capture and time range - to identify and compile key scenes into a short, entertaining movie complete with music and transitions. ADDITIONAL FEATURES 2.7 wide touch panel3 Clear Photo LCD Plus display: Power On by opening LCD display: Professional-quality Carl Zeiss VarioSonnar T* Lens: 15X Optical / 180X Digital Zoom: 1/5 Exmor CMOS sensor with ClearVid array Dolby Digital 5.1ch recording with Built-in Zoom Mic: Active Interface Shoe: Dual Record with 3MP still image capture: Includes Sony PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software: Smooth Slow Record: Built-in Intelligent Flash: x.v. Color technology for superior color:

Specifications

General

Imaging Device: 1/5" Exmor CMOS sensor with ClearVid array Pixel Gross: 2360K Recording Media: 120GB Non-Removeable Hard Disk Drive Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (Sold Separately) Recording and Playback Times: 120GB HDD: High Definition: FH = up to 870 min., HQ = up to 1770 min. SP = up to 2150 min., LP = up to 2820 min. Standard Definition: HQ = up to 1770 min., SP = up to 2620 min., LP = up to 5020 min. Video Actual: 1490K Pixels (16:9), 1120K Pixels (4:3) Still Actual: 1490K Pixels (16:9), 1990K Pixels (4:3) Processor: BIONZ image processor Video Resolution: 1920 x 1080 Still Picture Resolution: 4 megapixel Focal Distance: 3.1 - 46.5mm Focus: Full range Auto / Manual (Touch Panel) Shutter Speed: Auto (Slow Shutter ON), 1/30 - 1/250; Auto (Slow Shutter OFF) 1/60 - 1/250; Scene Selection, 1/2 - 1/500 Optical Zoom: 15x Digital Zoom: 180x Resolution: 4 megapixel still Lens Type: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Minimum Illumination: 5 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed )
Power Consumption: 4.1W Battery Type: InfoLITHIUM with AccuPower Meter System (NP-FH60) Power Requirements: 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
Recording Format: Dolby Digital 5.1 Microphone: Built-in Zoom Microphone
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term: Limited Warranty --- 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor

Software

Supplied Software: PMB Ver.4.2.00 Supports Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack4 (SP4), Windows XP Service Pack3 (SP3)(32bit) Windows Vista Service Pack1 (SP1)(32bit/64bit). Not supported by Mac OS.

Convenience

Accessory Shoe: Yes (Active Interface Shoe) Memory Stick PRO Media Compatibility: Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (Sold Separately) Still Image Mode(s): JPEG Face Detection: Yes Hybrid: Yes Quick On: Power On by LCD Dual Record: 2.3 megapixel Smile Shutter: Yes

Dimensions

Weight: w/o battery: 13oz (390g), w battery: 16.6oz (470g) Measurements: 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 5 1/8 inch (70 x 68 x 133mm)

Convenience Features

Easy Operation: Yes Multiple Language Display: Yes Slide Show Mode: Yes Scene Mode(s): Auto, Twilight, Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight,, Beach, Snow Dynamic Range Optimizer: Yes Low Light Capability: NightShot Fader Effect(s): Black, White Face Index: Yes Film Roll Index: Yes Photo Capture from Movie: Yes x.v.Color : Yes SteadyShot Image Stabilization: Optical SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Active mode BRAVIA Sync : Yes

Supplied Accessories

AC adaptor (AC-L200) Rechargable Battery Pack (NP-FH60) Remote Commander (RMT-835) Component A/V Cable A/V Connecting Cable Lithium Battery (CR2025) Application Software / USB Driver / (CD-ROM) USB Cable

Optional Accessories

Rechargeable InfoLITHIUM Batteries (NPFH50/FH70/FH100) Case (LCS-BBDB/R/L) Starter Kit (ACC-ASH6, ACC-HDH6) AC Adaptor/Charger for H series batteries (AC-VQH10) Travel Charger (BC-TRP) Wireless Microphone (ECM-HW2) Wide Angle Conversion Lens (VCL-HGE07A) HDMI Cable (mini) (VMC-30MHD) Tripod (VCT-80AV) Video Light (HVL-10NH) Underwater Sports Pack (SPK-HCE) UPC Code: 027242763173
Format: HD: MPEG4 AVC/H.264; SD: MPEG2 Video Signal: HD: 1920 x 1080/60i; SD: NTSC color, EIA standards

Video Features

PhotoTV HD: Yes

Inputs and Outputs

Analog Audio/Video Output(s): Included (via A/V Remote Terminal) Digital Audio/Video Output(s): HDMI USB Port(s): Hi-speed (2.0 compliant) Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s): Supplied (via A/V Remote jack) S-Video Output(s): Sold separately (via A/V Remote jack) HDMI Connection Output(s): Yes (mini) Audio/Video Remote Terminal: Video / S Video / Audio / Component Out / Remote Active Interface Shoe: Yes

Display

LCD Screen: 2.7" wide touch panel Clear Photo LCD Plus display (211k pixels)

Hardware

Memory Stick slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo Media Manual / Auto Lens Cover: Auto S/S & Zoom button on LCD: Yes Light/Flash: Yes
1. 120GB available. Storage capacity may vary. A portion of the memory is used for data management functions. 2. This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format. DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used with DVD based players or recorders, as the DVD player/recorder may fail to eject the media and may erase its contents without warning. DVD media containing AVCHD footage must only be played back on a compatible Blu-ray Disc devices, PC with supplied software or PLAYSTATION3 devices. 3. Viewable area measured diagonally. 5. Requires BRAVIA Sync feature in each product, including a compatible BRAVIA HDTV. Please refer to owners manual to determine compatibility. 7. By using Picture Motion Browser software, supplied with certain Sony cameras and camcorders*, a PC and a broadband Internet connection, your photos can be shown on an online map service. The online map service is currently provided courtesy of Google, and is subject to change or termination without notice. 9. Require sMicrosoft Windows XP SP3/ Windows Vista SP1. Not supported by Mac OS. 10. Smooth Slow Record captures 3 seconds of video which play back over 12 seconds. 12. One Touch Disc Burn feature requires DVDirect burner or compatible PC with supplied PBM software (sold separately). 2008 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Handycam, Optical SteadyShot, BIONZ, Clear Photo LCD Plus, Smile Shutter, AVCHD, ClearVid, x.v. Color, BRAVIA, BRAVIA Sync, Exmor, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick and the Memory Stick logo are trademarks of Sony. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Blu-ray Disc and its logo are trademarks. PLAYSTATION is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment. Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. *Logo mentions need to be included if logo shown or listed in copy

ADD by date/ ADD by date ERASE/ ERASE ERASE ALL/ ERASE ALL MOVE/ MOVE USB CONNECT
CONVERSION LENS AUTO BACK LIGHT FACE FUNC. SET FACE DET. SETTING SMILE SHUTTER*2 VIEW IMAGES SET / SET DATA CODE SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME*1 BEEP*1 LCD BRIGHT LCD BL LEVEL LCD COLOR OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE DISP OUTPUT COMPONENT HDMI RESOLUTION CLOCK/ LANG CLOCK SET*1 AREA SET AUTO CLOCK ADJ*3 AUTO AREA ADJ*3 DST SET/SUMMERTIME LANGUAGE SET*1 GENERAL SET DEMO MODE REC LAMP*4 CALIBRATION A.SHUT OFF POWER ON BY LCD REMOTE CTRL*4 DROP SENSOR CTRL FOR HDMI
p.83 p.83 p.84 p.85 p.86 p.86 p.89 p.89 p.89 p.89 p.90 p.91 p.92 p.92 p.92 p.21 p.94 p.94 p.94 p.95 p.95 p.96 p.96 p.128 p.97 p.97 p.97 p.98 p.98

List of the

Following items are available on the OPTION MENU only. tab
SPOT MTR/FCS SPOT METER SPOT FOCUS TELE MACRO EXPOSURE FOCUS SCENE SELECTION WHITE BAL. p.99 p.99 p.100 p.100 p.101 p.101 p.102 p.103 Table of Contents

FADER p.104

Useful Recording Techniques BLT-IN ZOOM MIC MICREF LEVEL SELF-TIMER TIMING p.104 p.105 p.105 p.38
The tab depends on the situation/no tab
SLIDE SHOW SLIDE SHOW SET p.49 p.49
[SOUND/DISP SET] is changed to [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation.
*1 You can set this item during Easy Handycam operation. *2 You cannot set [FRAME SETTING] during Easy Handycam operation. *3 HDR-XR200V *4 HDR-XR200/XR200V
Read this before operating your camcorder

Supplied items

The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Component A/V cable (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Wireless Remote Commander (1) Only for HDR-XR200/XR200V

Battery pack

Shoe cover (HDR-XR200/XR200V)
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) CD-ROM Handycam Application Software (1)
(software, including PMB Guide) Handbook (PDF)

Handycam

Operating Guide (1)
See page 69 for Memory Stick media you can use with this camcorder.

Using the camcorder

Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers.

LCD screen

The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. See About handling of your camcorder (p.127). Do not do any of the following when the (Movie)/ (Photo) mode lamps (p.21) or the ACCESS/access lamps (p.18, 69) are lit or flashing. Otherwise, the recording media may be damaged, recorded images may be lost or other malfunctions could occur. Ejecting the Memory Stick PRO Duo media from the camcorder Removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder Applying 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. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Even if the camcorder is turned off, the GPS function is working as long as the GPS switch is set to ON. Make sure that the GPS switch is set to OFF during take off and landing of an airplane (HDR-XR200V).

Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation
Press (HOME) to display the menu items available for setup changes. See Menu lists (p.13) on the available menu items.
Notes OPTION MENU. You cannot use the Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to add effects to images or change settings.
Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation
You cannot use some buttons/functions during Easy Handycam operation since they are automatically set. If you set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation.] may appear.
In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the internal hard disk (p.69, 73).
To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p.21). Useful Recording Techniques
See page 117 on the recordable time of movies. The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically. You can change the recording media and image quality (p.69, 73). [ STEADYSHOT] is set as follows in the default setting. HDR-XR100/XR101: [ON] HDR-XR200/XR200V: [ACTIVE] It will take several seconds until you can start recording after you turn on the camcorder. You cannot operate your camcorder during this time. If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. If the ACCESS/access lamp is lit or flashing after recording is finished, it means that data is still being written onto the recording media. Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. (HOME) You can check the recordable time and the remaining capacity, etc., by touching (MANAGE MEDIA) [MEDIA INFO] (p.71). To adjust the angle of the LCD panel, first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side (), you can record movies/photos in mirror mode.
90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.)
90 degrees to the camcorder
When you open or close the LCD screen, or adjust the angle, be careful not to press the buttons on the side of the LCD screen by mistake. Tips You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO ([Dual Rec], p.36). When a face is detected, a white frame appears and the image quality around the face is optimized automatically ([FACE DET. SETTING], p.84).

Playback on the camcorder
In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the internal hard disk are played (p.69).
You can display the VISUAL INDEX screen by pressing as well.
(VIEW IMAGES) on the LCD screen
Previous Next To return to recording mode
To the list of recording dates (p.47)
: Displays the Film Roll Index screen (p.44). : Displays the Face Index screen (p.45). : Displays high definition image quality (HD) movies*. : Displays photos.
appears when the standard definition image quality (SD) movie is selected with [ SET] (p.86). /
appears with the movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded. If you touch the movie or photo with , you can continue playback from the previous time.( appears on the photo recorded on Memory Stick PRO Duo media.)
: Displays the Highlight Playback screen (p.46). : Displays the screen to select the index type ([ MAP] (HDR-XR200V)/ [ FILM ROLL]/[ FACE]) (p.43, 44, 45). : Displays high definition image quality (HD) movies*. : Displays photos.
appears when the standard definition image quality (SD) movie is selected with [ / SET] (p.86). appears with the movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded. If you touch the movie or photo with , you can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on Memory Stick PRO Duo media.)
Previous Volume adjustment To stop To fast-reverse
Next OPTION To fast-forward To pause/play
Tips When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen.
Touch / during pause to play back movies slowly. / during playback, movies are played as fast as about 5 times about As you repeat touching 10 times about 30 times about 60 times. (HOME) (VIEW IMAGES) [VISUAL You can display the VISUAL INDEX by touching INDEX]. The recording date, time, and shooting conditions are recorded automatically during recording. This information is not displayed during recording, but you can display it during playback by touching (SETTINGS) [VIEW IMAGES SET] [DATA CODE] a desired setting (HOME) . Protected demonstration movie has been provided on your camcoder when you buy it.
To adjust the sound volume of movies
While playing back movies, touch
You can adjust the sound volume from the OPTION MENU.

adjust with

Touch (Photo) tab a desired photo on the VISUAL INDEX screen.
Your camcorder displays the selected photo.
To start/stop slide show Next OPTION MENU
Tips When viewing photos recorded on Memory Stick PRO Duo media, the screen.
(playback folder) appears on
Useful functions for playing movies and photos
Searching for a desired scene by recording location (Map Index) (HDRXR200V)

Where movies and photos were recorded is marked on a map. You can select a movie or photo by recording location. Select the recording media which contains the movie or photo you want to play back before starting this operation (p.69).
You can use the Map Index only with movies and photos having location information that was recorded with the GPS switch set to ON (p.38). You cannot use the Map Index with photos recorded on Memory Stick PRO Duo media.

Press Touch

The VISUAL INDEX screen appears.

VIEW IMAGES) [

Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen Previous Next
Image marker Displays photos
You can change the scale using the zoom lever or zoom buttons (W: larger, T: smaller). The point you touch on the map scrolls to the center automatically. If you hold a certain point, the map keeps scrolling. will appear at the upper right corner of the thumbnail of the movie or photo without location information.
Touch the image marker where you recorded the movies and photos to be

played back.

The image marker turns red. The movies or photos recorded at that location are displayed on the left of the screen.
Touch the desired movie or photo.
Playback starts from the selected scene.
Notes Make sure that you set the GPS switch to ON prior to recording, to be able to create movies and photos that you can search for on the Map Index (p.38). The map always displays the north at the top. When you record several movies and photos at the same location, the movie or photo recorded most recently will be displayed on the LCD screen. (HOME) (VIEW IMAGES) You can also display the Map Index screen by touching [ MAP]. / in step You can also search for the thumbnail of the movie or photo you want to play by touching 3. The recording location of the movie or photo will be displayed at the center of the map.
Searching for desired scene by pinpoint (Film Roll Index)
Movies can be divided by a set time and the first scene of each division is displayed on the index screen. You can start playing back a movie from the selected thumbnail. Select the recording media which contains the movie you want to play back before the operation (p.69).

HDR-XR100/XR101: Touch

HDR-XR200/XR200V: Touch
(Film Roll Index). ( VIEW IMAGES) [

FILM ROLL].

Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen
Sets the interval at which to create thumbnails of scenes in a movie.
Touch / to select the desired movie. Touch / to search for the desired scene, then touch the scene you want

to play back.

Tips You can also display the [Film Roll Index] screen by touching [ FILM ROLL].

(VIEW IMAGES)

Searching for desired scene by face (Face Index)
The face images detected during movie recording are displayed on the index screen. You can play back the movie from the selected face image. Select the recording media which contains the movie you want to play back before the operation (p.69).
(Face Index). ( VIEW IMAGES) [

FACE].

Touch / to select the desired movie. Touch / to search for the desired face image, then touch the desired
face image to view the scene.
Playback starts from the beginning of the scene with the selected face image.
Notes Faces may not be detected depending on recording conditions. Example: People wearing glasses or hats, or who do not face towards the camera. Make sure that you set [FACE DETECTION] to [ON] (the default setting) prior to recording, to search movies on the Face Index (p.84).
Tips You can also display the [Face Index] screen by touching [ FACE].
Playing back a digest of your movies (HIGHLIGHT PLAYBACK) (HDR-XR200/ XR200V)
Your camcorder selects a number of short scenes at random, puts them together, and plays them back as a digest of your high definition image quality (HD) movies with music and visual effects. You cannot record a scene and specify it as a highlight scene. Scenes selected for Highlight Playback differ each time Highlight Playback is selected. Select the recording media which contains the movie you want to play back before you start the operation (p.69).

(HIGHLIGHT PLAYBACK).

The settings for Highlight Playback appear. The Highlight Playback starts after several seconds.
To stop Highlight Playback
To pause, touch. To stop, touch or
To change the settings for Highlight Playback
After touching in step 2, touch [HIGHLIGHT SET] before the Highlight Playback starts. You can set following items.
[PLAYBACK RANGE]. Set the range of movies to be played by selecting the from and to date, then touch If no range is set, your camcorder plays the movies starting from those of the date displayed on the VISUAL INDEX screen until the most recently recorded movie.

[THEME] Select one of the following: [SIMPLE], [NOSTALGIC], [STYLISH], [ACTIVE] (the default setting) The music category is selected automatically according to the theme. [MUSIC] From the music category, you can select one of the following: [MUSIC1], [MUSIC2], [MUSIC3], [MUSIC4] (the default setting), [ORIGINAL SOUND] [SHUFFLE] To play back movies in random order, select [ON].

To change music files

You can transfer music files from audio CDs or MP3 files to your camcorder, and play them with Highlight Playback. To transfer music files, you need to install the software from the supplied CD-ROM on your computer. Turn on your camcorder and computer, connect them with the supplied USB cable, then touch [DOWNLOAD MUSIC] on the camcorder screen. (If the [USB CONNECT] screen does not (HOME) (OTHERS) [USB CONNECT]). For details, see the PMB Guide. appear, touch After the music file is transferred to the camcorder, if you cannot play the music, the music file may (HOME) (OTHERS) [MUSIC TOOL] be damaged. Delete the music file by touching [EMPTY MUSIC], then transfer the music file again. If you delete music files using [EMPTY MUSIC], the music data recorded on your camcorder at the factory will be deleted too. In this case, you can restore them using Music Transfer supplied with PMB. Refer to the PMB Guide for details.
Notes The [PLAYBACK RANGE] setting is cleared when the Highlight Playback stops. You cannot save scenes selected for HIGHLIGHT PLAYBACK.
Tips (OPTION). You can change the settings for Highlight Playback during Highlight Playback by touching If you change the settings for Highlight Playback, Highlight Playback scenes are re-selected. If you change [MUSIC] after you select [THEME], the music will be selected automatically for the theme from next time.
Searching for desired images by date (Date Index)
You can search for desired images by date efficiently. Select the recording media which contains the image you want to play back before the operation (p.69).
Notes You cannot use the Date Index function for photos on Memory Stick PRO Duo media.
To search for movies, touch the the tab.
tab. To search for photos, touch
Touch date on the screen.
The recording dates of images are displayed on the screen.
Touch / to select the date of the desired image, then touch
The images of the selected date are displayed on the VISUAL INDEX screen.
Tips On the [Film Roll Index]/[Face Index] screen, you can use the Date Index function by following the steps 3 to 4. Useful Recording Techniques
Using PB zoom with photos
You can magnify photos from about 1.1 to 5 times the original size. Magnification can be adjusted with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on the LCD frame.

Touch ( YOUR LOCATION) on the recording screen.
The current location is displayed and marked at the center of the LCD screen. If you touch a certain point on the screen, the map shows the area with that point at the center. Touch (your location) at the bottom left of the LCD screen to move the current location back to the center.

To close the map screen

Notes The map always displays the north at the top.
Tips You can change the scale using the zoom lever or zoom buttons (W: larger, T: smaller). Your camcorder acquires the current location information every 10 seconds. The displays of the center marker, etc., appear differently according to the status of the current inquiry.
Capturing a photo from a movie
You can save a selected frame from a recorded movie as a photo. Select the recording media which contains movies and the image quality, and the recording media where you want to save photos before the operation (p.69, 86).
To continue capturing, touch , then repeat steps from step 3. To capture a photo from another movie, , then repeat steps from step 2. touch
Touch (HOME) (OTHERS) [PHOTO CAPTURE].
The [PHOTO CAPTURE] screen appears.
Touch the movie to be captured.
The selected movie starts playback.
Touch at the point where you want to capture.
The movie pauses. Play and pause. toggles as you press
Adjust the capturing point with more precision after you selected the point with.
Notes The image size is fixed depending on the image quality of the movie: 2.1M] with high definition image quality [ (HD) 0.2M] in 16:9 (wide) with standard [ definition image quality (SD) [VGA(0.3M)] in 4:3 with standard definition image quality (SD) The recording medium where you want to save photos should have enough free space. The recording date and time of captured photos is the same as the recording date and time of the movies. If the movie you are capturing from has no data code, the recording date and time of the photo will be the date and time you captured from the movie.
Returns to the beginning of the selected movie

You can select a recording mode to record standard definition image quality (SD)*3 movies from 3 levels.
SD HQ ( SD SP ( SD LP ( ) ) ) Records in high quality mode (SD 9M (HQ)). Records in standard quality mode (SD 6M (SP)). Increases the recording time (Long Play) (SD 3M (LP)).
*3 Movies are recorded with MPEG2 format.
Notes If you record in the LP mode, the quality of movies may be degraded, or scenes with quick movements may appear with block noise when you play back the image.
Tips See page 116 for the expected recording time of each recording mode. You can select the [REC MODE] for each recording media separately. Figures such as 16M in the table show the average bit rate. M stands for Mbps.

AUDIO MODE

You can change the recording sound format.

Steps (HOME) setting

(SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [AUDIO MODE] a desired
5.1ch SURROUND ( ) 2ch STEREO ( )
Records sound in 5.1ch surround. Records sound in 2ch stereo. Useful Recording Techniques
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT (HDR-XR200/XR200V)
When using the NightShot (p.36) function, you can record clearer images by activating [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], which emits infrared light (invisible).
Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT] a desired setting
ON OFF Emits infrared light. Does not emit infrared light.
Notes Do not cover the infrared port (p.7) with your fingers or other objects. Remove the conversion lens (sold separately). The maximum shooting distance using [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet).

WIDE SELECT

When recording standard definition image quality (SD) movies, you can select the horizontal to vertical ratio according to the TV connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV.
(SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [WIDE SELECT] a desired

16:9 WIDE 4:3 ( )

Records movies to the full screen on a 16:9 (wide) TV screen. Records movies to the full screen on a 4:3 TV screen.
Notes Set [TV TYPE] correctly according to the TV connected for playback (p.91).

DIGITAL ZOOM

You can select the maximum zoom level in case you want to zoom to a level greater than following optical zoom during recording. Note that the image quality decreases when you use the digital zoom. HDR-XR100/XR101: 10 HDR-XR200/XR200V: 15

Another DVD device malfunctions when you use the supplied Wireless Remote Commander (HDR-XR200/XR200V).
Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for your DVD device, or cover the sensor of your DVD device with black paper.

Batteries/power sources

The power abruptly turns off.
Use the AC Adaptor. In the default setting, when about 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off (A.SHUT OFF). Change the setting of [A.SHUT OFF] (p.97), or turn on the power again. Charge the battery pack (p.18).
The charge lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged.
Close the LCD screen (p.18). Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p.18). Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the wall outlet (wall socket) properly. The battery charge is completed (p.18).

The camcorder gets warm.

The charge lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged.
Your camcorder may become warm during operation. This is not a malfunction.
The supplied Wireless Remote Commander does not function (HDRXR200/XR200V).
Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p.18). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged.
Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [ON] (p.97). Insert a battery into the battery holder with the +/ polarities correctly matching the +/ marks (p.9). Remove any obstructions between the Wireless Remote Commander and the remote sensor. Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Wireless Remote Commander may not function properly.
The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.
The ambient temperature is too high or too low. This is not a malfunction. The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p.127). The indicated time may not be correct depending on the environment of use.
The battery pack is quickly discharged.
The ambient temperature is too high or low. This is not a malfunction. The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p.127).
The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes.
The file is damaged. The file format is not supported by your camcorder (p.126).
Refer also to Memory Stick PRO Duo media (p.108). Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images.
Menu items are grayed out.
You cannot select grayed items in the current recording/playback situation. There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously (p.112).
The buttons do not appear on the touch panel.
Touch the LCD screen lightly. Press DISP on your camcorder (or DISPLAY on the Wireless Remote Commander (HDRXR200/XR200V) (p.38).

Functions that cannot be used simultaneously
The following list shows examples of unworkable combinations of functions and menu items.
C: (or E:) : (Self-diagnosis display)
C:04: The battery pack is not an InfoLITHIUM battery pack (H series). Use an InfoLITHIUM battery pack (H series) (p.126). Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your camcorder securely (p.18).
Fast flashing The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place.
(Low temperature warning)
Fast flashing The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low. Make the camcorder warm.
C:13: / C:32: Remove the power source. Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again.
(Warning indicator pertaining to Memory Stick PRO Duo media)
Slow flashing Free spaces for recording images are running out. For the type of Memory Stick media you can use with your camcorder, see page 69. No Memory Stick PRO Duo media are inserted (p.69). Fast flashing There are not enough free spaces for recording images. After storing the images on other media (p.66, see Operating Guide too), delete unnecessary images, or format the Memory Stick PRO Duo media (p.71). The image data base file may be damaged. Check the data base file by touching (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] the recording medium. The Memory Stick PRO Duo media are damaged.
E:20: / E:31: / E:61: / E:62: / E:91: / E:94: / E:95: / E:96: 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.
101-0001 (Warning indicator pertaining to files)
Slow flashing The file is damaged. The file is unreadable.
(Warning on the hard disk of the camcorder)
Fast flashing The hard disk of the camcorder is full. An error may have occurred with the hard disk drive in your camcorder.

(Battery level warning)

Slow flashing The battery pack is nearly used up. Depending on the operating environment or battery conditions, may flash, even if there are about 20 minutes remaining.

This Memory Stick is not formatted correctly.

Data protected.

Check the format, then format the Memory Stick PRO Duo media with your camcorder if necessary (p.71).
You tried to delete protected data. Release the protection of the data.
Still picture folder is full. Cannot record still pictures.
You cannot create folders exceeding 999MSDCF. You cannot create or delete created folders using your camcorder. Format the Memory Stick PRO Duo media (p.71), or delete folders using your computer.
Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos
HD stands for high definition image quality, and SD stands for standard image quality.

Memory Stick PRO Duo

(unit: minute) Battery pack Image quality NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording time HD SD Typical recording time HD SD 110 250
Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack

Recording time

Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack.
(unit: minute) Battery pack Image quality NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100

Internal hard disk

(unit: minute) Battery pack Image quality NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording time HD SD Typical recording time HD SD 105 240
Continuous recording time HD SD 220 500
Typical recording time HD SD 110 250
(unit: minute) Battery pack Image quality NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording time HD SD Typical recording time HD SD 100 225
Each recording time is measured under the following condition: [REC MODE]: SP When the LCD backlight turns on Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, switching the MODE lamp, and zooming. Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 C (77 F) (10 C to 30 C (50 F to 86 F) is recommended). The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures. The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder.

Playing time

(unit: hour minute) Recording mode [HD FH] [HD HQ] [HD SP] [HD LP] (5.1ch)* [HD LP] (2ch)* Recording time 14 h 30 m 29 h 30 m 35 h 50 m 47 h 50 m 50 h 10 m
HDR-XR100/XR101 HDR-XR200/ XR200V HD SD HD SD 555 710
Standard definition image quality (SD)
(unit: hour minute) Recording mode [SD HQ] [SD SP] [SD LP] (5.1ch)* [SD LP] (2ch)* Recording time 19 h 40 m 29 h 10 m 56 h 0 m 61 h 0 m (unit: hour minute) Recording mode [SD HQ] [SD SP] [SD LP] (5.1ch)* [SD LP] (2ch)* Recording time 29 h 40 m 43 h 50 m 84 h 10 m 91 h 50 m (unit: hour minute) Recording mode [SD HQ] [SD SP] [SD LP] (5.1ch)* [SD LP] (2ch)*
with [AUDIO MODE] (p.74).
Top: Internal hard disk Bottom: Memory Stick PRO Duo media
Expected recording time of movies
Internal hard disk High definition image quality (HD)

Time-zone differences +11:00 +12:00 11:00 10:00 09:00 08:00 07:00 06:00 05:00 04:00 03:30 03:00 02:00 01:00
Area setting Solomon Is Fiji, Wellington, Eniwetok, Kwajalein Samoa Hawaii Alaska Los Angeles, Tijuana Denver, Arizona Chicago, Mexico City New York, Bogota Santiago St.Johns Brasilia, Montevideo Fernando de Noronha Azores, Cape Verde Is.
File/folder structure on the internal hard disk and Memory Stick PRO Duo media
The file/folder structure is shown below. You do not usually need to acknowledge the file/ folder structure, when recording/playing back movies and photos on the camcorder. To enjoy movies or photos by connecting your camcorder to a computer, see PMB Guide then use the supplied application.
* Only for the internal hard disk
Image management files When you delete the files, you cannot record/play back the images correctly. The files are defaulted as hidden files and not usually displayed. HD movie management information folder This folder contains recording data of high definition image quality (HD) movies. Do not try to open this folder or access the contents of this folder from a computer. Doing so might damage image files, or prevent image files from being played back. SD movie files (MPEG2 files) The extension of the files is.MPG. The maximum size is 2 GB. When the capacity of a file exceeds 2 GB, the file becomes divided.
The file numbers go up automatically. When the capacity of a file number exceeds 9999, another folder is created to record new movie files. The folder name goes up: [101PNV01] [102PNV01] Photo files (JPEG files) The extension of the files is.JPG. The file numbers go up automatically. When the capacity of a file number exceeds 9999, another folder is created to store new photo files. The folder name goes up: [101MSDCF] [102MSDCF]
By setting (HOME) (OTHERS) [USB CONNECT] [ USB CONNECT]/ [ USB CONNECT], you can access the recording media from the computer through USB connection.
Do not modify the files or folders on the camcorder from the computer. The image files may be destroyed or may not be played back. Operation is not guaranteed, if you perform the above operation. When you delete image files, follow the steps on page 56. Do not delete the image files on the camcorder directly from the computer. Do not format the recording media using a computer. The camcorder may not operate correctly. Do not copy the files on the recording media from the computer. Operation is not guaranteed.

When not using your camcorder for a long time
To keep your camcorder in optimum state for a long time, turn it on and let it run by recording
and playing back images about once a month. Use up the battery pack completely before storing it.
directly to the LCD screen. Use cleaning paper moistened with the liquid.

Moisture condensation

If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder. This may cause a malfunction to your camcorder. If moisture condensation has occurred Leave your camcorder for about 1 hour without turning it on. Note on moisture condensation Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place (or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder in a humid place as follows: You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating device. You bring your camcorder from an air conditioned car or room into a hot place outside. You use your camcorder after a squall or a shower. You use your camcorder in a hot and humid place. How to prevent moisture condensation When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, put your camcorder in a plastic bag and seal it tightly. Remove the bag when the air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature (after about 1 hour).
On adjustment of the touch panel (CALIBRATION)
The buttons on the touch panel may not work correctly. If this happens, follow the procedure below. It is recommended that you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor during the operation. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [GENERAL SET] [CALIBRATION]. Table of Contents
corner of Memory Stick PRO Duo media or the like 3 times. Touch [CANCEL] to cancel calibration. Notes If you did not press the right spot, try the calibration again. Do not use a sharp-pointed object for calibration. Doing so may damage the LCD screen. You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is rotated, or closed with the screen facing out.
Touch displayed on the screen with the

On handling the casing

Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as it may cause uneven color and other 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.