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... magnitude to constitute a risk of any kind into the set should still fail to the operating instructions. If the plug should be operated only from battery power, or other ). Do not defeat the safety purpose of power source indicated on the set may be equipped with a polarized ac power cord plug...
... magnitude to constitute a risk of any kind into the set should still fail to the operating instructions. If the plug should be operated only from battery power, or other ). Do not defeat the safety purpose of power source indicated on the set may be equipped with a polarized ac power cord plug...
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...the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR42 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the U.S.A. ...Otherwise, fire or injury may cause undesired operation. ACSerial No. CAUTION Replace the battery with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR62 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to these numbers whenever you . DCRSerial No. Model No...
...the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR42 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the U.S.A. ...Otherwise, fire or injury may cause undesired operation. ACSerial No. CAUTION Replace the battery with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR62 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to these numbers whenever you . DCRSerial No. Model No...
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...SONY Model No.: DCR-SR300 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is connected. - Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR82 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Notes DCR-SR42, DCR-SR62, DCR-SR82, DCR-SR200 and DCR-SR300 are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the Handycam... with the instructions, may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. 5 Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is no guarantee that...
...SONY Model No.: DCR-SR300 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is connected. - Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR82 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Notes DCR-SR42, DCR-SR62, DCR-SR82, DCR-SR200 and DCR-SR300 are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the Handycam... with the instructions, may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. 5 Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is no guarantee that...
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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. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA Battery pack This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. 6
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. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA Battery pack This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. 6
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... damage the hard disk drive of the camcorder using your image data periodically, after recording. About language setting • The on-screen displays in this manual are based on DCR-SR300. • The screenshots are from the hard disk completely. Notes on use • The camcorder is more than...the camcorder, due to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 7 See "Precautions" (p.34). • To prevent the hard disk from being broken or recorded images from being lost , do not do so, your camcorder. To view your recorded images on a TV, you perform [ EMPTY]* to remove the battery ...
... damage the hard disk drive of the camcorder using your image data periodically, after recording. About language setting • The on-screen displays in this manual are based on DCR-SR300. • The screenshots are from the hard disk completely. Notes on use • The camcorder is more than...the camcorder, due to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 7 See "Precautions" (p.34). • To prevent the hard disk from being broken or recorded images from being lost , do not do so, your camcorder. To view your recorded images on a TV, you perform [ EMPTY]* to remove the battery ...
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...of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 Read this first 4 Notes on use 7 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 9 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 11 Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 13 Changing the language setting 13 Step 4: Preparing for ...recording 14 Recording/Playback Recording 15 Playback 17 Parts and functions used for the camcorder 19 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 22 Saving images 24 Deleting images 24 Playing the image on a TV 25 Performing with a computer ...
...of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 Read this first 4 Notes on use 7 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 9 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 11 Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 13 Changing the language setting 13 Step 4: Preparing for ...recording 14 Recording/Playback Recording 15 Playback 17 Parts and functions used for the camcorder 19 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 22 Saving images 24 Deleting images 24 Playing the image on a TV 25 Performing with a computer ...
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... the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p.11) (DCR-SR42/SR62/ SR82) NP-FH60 (1) (p.11) (DCR-SR200/SR300) Handycam Station (1) (p.11) A/V connecting cable (1) (p.25) USB cable (1) (p.27) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p.26) - Picture Motion Browser (Software) - Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 9
... the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p.11) (DCR-SR42/SR62/ SR82) NP-FH60 (1) (p.11) (DCR-SR200/SR300) Handycam Station (1) (p.11) A/V connecting cable (1) (p.25) USB cable (1) (p.27) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p.26) - Picture Motion Browser (Software) - Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 9
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.../L200B [a] [b] On the Remote Commander (except for DCR-SR42) Using the Remote Commander for the first time Remove the insulation sheet before using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of the...
.../L200B [a] [b] On the Remote Commander (except for DCR-SR42) Using the Remote Commander for the first time Remove the insulation sheet before using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of the...
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... the wall outlet You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder. • Your camcorder operates only with an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series). 1 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. The CHG (charge) lamp lights...
... the wall outlet You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder. • Your camcorder operates only with an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series). 1 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. The CHG (charge) lamp lights...
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... use a fully charged battery pack. NP-FH40: (Unit:min.) DCR-SR42 Charging time 125 Recording time*1 Continuous 105 recording time Typical recording time*4 50 Playback time 120 DCR-SR62/ SR82 125 90*2 100*3 45*2 50*3 110*2 12 NP-FH60: (Unit:min.) DCR-SR200 DCR-SR300 Charging time 135 ...switch DC plug DC IN jack Open the jack cover Available running time for the supplied battery pack Charging time: Approximate time (min.) required when you use your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is recommended). • The available recording and playback...
... use a fully charged battery pack. NP-FH40: (Unit:min.) DCR-SR42 Charging time 125 Recording time*1 Continuous 105 recording time Typical recording time*4 50 Playback time 120 DCR-SR62/ SR82 125 90*2 100*3 45*2 50*3 110*2 12 NP-FH60: (Unit:min.) DCR-SR200 DCR-SR300 Charging time 135 ...switch DC plug DC IN jack Open the jack cover Available running time for the supplied battery pack Charging time: Approximate time (min.) required when you use your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is recommended). • The available recording and playback...
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...camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. • You can capture up to save still images, then touch . DCR-SR42: 5,900 ([VGA (0.3M)]) DCR-SR62/SR82: 1,800 ([1.0M]) DCR-SR200: 480 ([4.0M]) DCR-SR300: 315 ([6.1M]) • All numbers measured when using a "Memory Stick Duo" made by Sony Corporation. DCR... or playing back operation without detailed settings. To cancel Easy Handycam operation, press EASY again. • You cannot use only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with or . • You can check the free hard disk space by touching (HOME) t (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t...
...camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. • You can capture up to save still images, then touch . DCR-SR42: 5,900 ([VGA (0.3M)]) DCR-SR62/SR82: 1,800 ([1.0M]) DCR-SR200: 480 ([4.0M]) DCR-SR300: 315 ([6.1M]) • All numbers measured when using a "Memory Stick Duo" made by Sony Corporation. DCR... or playing back operation without detailed settings. To cancel Easy Handycam operation, press EASY again. • You cannot use only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with or . • You can check the free hard disk space by touching (HOME) t (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t...
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...the remaining battery. ql RESET button To initialize the settings (Reset), press RESET to on. DC IN jack wa Interface connector qd EASY button See page 16. qj Speaker Sound comes out from the speaker while playing back. w; qf (flash) button*2 You can be turned on your camcorder. qd...supplies power to the tripod receptacle using the flash. 9 LCD screen To record in mirror mode, open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to display .. Zoom buttons Press for backlit subjects, press BACK LIGHT to the lens side (2). qg Shoulder ...
...the remaining battery. ql RESET button To initialize the settings (Reset), press RESET to on. DC IN jack wa Interface connector qd EASY button See page 16. qj Speaker Sound comes out from the speaker while playing back. w; qf (flash) button*2 You can be turned on your camcorder. qd...supplies power to the tripod receptacle using the flash. 9 LCD screen To record in mirror mode, open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to display .. Zoom buttons Press for backlit subjects, press BACK LIGHT to the lens side (2). qg Shoulder ...
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... Viewing movies Viewing still images 1 Recording mode (HQ / SP / LP) 2 HOME button 3 Remaining battery (approx.) 4 Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) 5 Counter (hour/minute/second) 6 OPTION button 7 Dual Rec (DCR-SR200/SR300) 8 VIEW IMAGES button 9 5.1ch surround recording (DCR-SR200/ SR300) q; Current still image number/Number of recorded still images wa Slide show button...
... Viewing movies Viewing still images 1 Recording mode (HQ / SP / LP) 2 HOME button 3 Remaining battery (approx.) 4 Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) 5 Counter (hour/minute/second) 6 OPTION button 7 Dual Rec (DCR-SR200/SR300) 8 VIEW IMAGES button 9 5.1ch surround recording (DCR-SR200/ SR300) q; Current still image number/Number of recorded still images wa Slide show button...
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... images exceeds the recordable capacity of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off (A.SHUT OFF). For details on the hard disk will neither copy nor retain your camcorder to be deleted. Buttons do not operate your Sony dealer. Your camcorder gets warm. • This is turned...of this period. • The hard disk of your camcorder. Be sure to the wall outlet (p.11). • Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely (p.11). Change the setting of [A.SHUT OFF], or turn on. • Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p.11). • Connect the...
... images exceeds the recordable capacity of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off (A.SHUT OFF). For details on the hard disk will neither copy nor retain your camcorder to be deleted. Buttons do not operate your Sony dealer. Your camcorder gets warm. • This is turned...of this period. • The hard disk of your camcorder. Be sure to the wall outlet (p.11). • Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely (p.11). Change the setting of [A.SHUT OFF], or turn on. • Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p.11). • Connect the...
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...indicators If indicators appear on the screen. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (p.11). • Connect the DC plug of the AC...Handycam Station or your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Lights appear on the screen even if the lens cover is closed (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82). • When you turn on your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony...Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Inform them of times, contact your camcorder securely (p.11). Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again. • Turn on your camcorder while the lens cover is unreadable. 32 Contact your camcorder...
...indicators If indicators appear on the screen. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (p.11). • Connect the DC plug of the AC...Handycam Station or your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Lights appear on the screen even if the lens cover is closed (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82). • When you turn on your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony...Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Inform them of times, contact your camcorder securely (p.11). Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again. • Turn on your camcorder while the lens cover is unreadable. 32 Contact your camcorder...
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...8226; The temperature of your camcorder. Troubleshooting (Warning on the hard disk of the camcorder)* Fast flashing • An error may have occurred with the hard disk drive in your camcorder. (Warning on the hard disk of the camcorder)* Fast flashing • The hard disk of the camcorder is fully recorded. •...a melody when the warning indicators appear on the operating environment or battery conditions, E may have occurred with both hands and record the image. E (Battery level warning) Slow flashing • The battery pack is nearly used up. • Depending on the screen. ...
...8226; The temperature of your camcorder. Troubleshooting (Warning on the hard disk of the camcorder)* Fast flashing • An error may have occurred with the hard disk drive in your camcorder. (Warning on the hard disk of the camcorder)* Fast flashing • The hard disk of the camcorder is fully recorded. •...a melody when the warning indicators appear on the operating environment or battery conditions, E may have occurred with both hands and record the image. E (Battery level warning) Slow flashing • The battery pack is nearly used up. • Depending on the screen. ...
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... time. wash off any further. • Avoid rough handling,disassembling,modifying, physical shock, or impact such as by a Sony dealer before storing it on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor). • For DC or AC operation, use the LCD Cleaning Kit (optional... liquid directly to the finish: - This is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately (DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300). • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: - When you use or store the camcorder and accessories in your camcorder get wet, for a long time • Periodically turn it .
... time. wash off any further. • Avoid rough handling,disassembling,modifying, physical shock, or impact such as by a Sony dealer before storing it on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor). • For DC or AC operation, use the LCD Cleaning Kit (optional... liquid directly to the finish: - This is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately (DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300). • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: - When you use or store the camcorder and accessories in your camcorder get wet, for a long time • Periodically turn it .
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... instances: - Use your camcorder at the seaside. • Store 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...battery pack is set to OFF (CHG) for data management. System Video compression format MPEG2/JPEG (Still images) Audio compression format DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator DCR-SR200/SR300 Dolby Digital 2/5.1ch Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Hard Disk DCR-SR42/SR62 30 GB DCR-SR82 60 GB DCR-SR200...
... instances: - Use your camcorder at the seaside. • Store 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...battery pack is set to OFF (CHG) for data management. System Video compression format MPEG2/JPEG (Still images) Audio compression format DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator DCR-SR200/SR300 Dolby Digital 2/5.1ch Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Hard Disk DCR-SR42/SR62 30 GB DCR-SR82 60 GB DCR-SR200...
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...;d) including the projecting parts with supplied battery pack NP-FH40 attached DCR-SR200/SR300 76 × 78 × 128 mm (3 × 3 1/8 × 5 1/8 in.) (w×h×d) including the projecting parts 76 × 78 × 149 mm (3 × 3 1/8 × 5 7/8 in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder's setting information at load impedance 47...
...;d) including the projecting parts with supplied battery pack NP-FH40 attached DCR-SR200/SR300 76 × 78 × 128 mm (3 × 3 1/8 × 5 1/8 in.) (w×h×d) including the projecting parts 76 × 78 × 149 mm (3 × 3 1/8 × 5 7/8 in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder's setting information at load impedance 47...
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Handycam Station DCRA-C171 Input/Output connectors Audio/Video output 10 pin connector...176;C (32°F to 104°F) Type Li-ion Design and specifications are subject to 104°F) 38 Type Li-ion NP-FH60 (DCR-SR200/SR300) Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 7.2 wh (1 000 mAh) Dimensions (Approx.) 31.8 ×...Approx.) 170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the power cord * See at the label of AC Adaptor for other specifications. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82) Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 4.9 wh (680 mAh) Dimensions ...
Handycam Station DCRA-C171 Input/Output connectors Audio/Video output 10 pin connector...176;C (32°F to 104°F) Type Li-ion Design and specifications are subject to 104°F) 38 Type Li-ion NP-FH60 (DCR-SR200/SR300) Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 7.2 wh (1 000 mAh) Dimensions (Approx.) 31.8 ×...Approx.) 170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the power cord * See at the label of AC Adaptor for other specifications. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82) Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 4.9 wh (680 mAh) Dimensions ...