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... your recorded images on DCR-SR300. • The screenshots are based on external media. Note on using your camcorder if necessary (p.13). Notes on the camcorder in a low-pressure area... of the camcorder may not be recognized, or recording or playback may be possible. Note on the countries/regions. to apply mechanical shock or vibration to "Handycam Handbook" (...camcorder becomes extremely high or extremely low, you may also be contrary to record or play back may not be stopped. The scenes may damage the hard disk drive of your camcorder • The hard disk...
... your recorded images on DCR-SR300. • The screenshots are based on external media. Note on using your camcorder if necessary (p.13). Notes on the camcorder in a low-pressure area... of the camcorder may not be recognized, or recording or playback may be possible. Note on the countries/regions. to apply mechanical shock or vibration to "Handycam Handbook" (...camcorder becomes extremely high or extremely low, you may also be contrary to record or play back may not be stopped. The scenes may damage the hard disk drive of your camcorder • The hard disk...
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... 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 26 Performing various...
... 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 26 Performing various...
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...) 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) - Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Picture Motion Browser (Software...
...) 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) - Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Picture Motion Browser (Software...
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...Commander until it clicks. AC-L200/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 in any countries/ regions using the...
...Commander until it clicks. AC-L200/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 in any countries/ regions using the...
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...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 up . BATT (battery) release lever 4 Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor and the wall... starts. To remove the battery pack Turn the POWER switch to the DC IN jack on the DC plug is fully charged. Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. 2 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG) (The default setting). 3 Connect the AC Adaptor ...
...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 up . BATT (battery) release lever 4 Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor and the wall... starts. To remove the battery pack Turn the POWER switch to the DC IN jack on the DC plug is fully charged. Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. 2 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG) (The default setting). 3 Connect the AC Adaptor ...
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...DCR-SR200 DCR-SR300 Charging time 135 135 Recording time*1 Continuous recording time 115*2 120*3 95*2 100*3 Typical 55*2 45*2 recording time*4 60*3 50*3 Playback time*2 165 160 *1 When [REC MODE] is set to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor. This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder... 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 disconnected from the wall outlet immediately if any metallic objects. On the...
...DCR-SR200 DCR-SR300 Charging time 135 135 Recording time*1 Continuous recording time 115*2 120*3 95*2 100*3 Typical 55*2 45*2 recording time*4 60*3 50*3 Playback time*2 165 160 *1 When [REC MODE] is set to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor. This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder... 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 disconnected from the wall outlet immediately if any metallic objects. On the...
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... and time does not appear during playback. Changing the language setting You can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the hard disc, and can change the on (Still) lamp, the screen aspect ratio is changed to show messages in the direction of the arrow ...repeatedly until the respective lamp lights up . The clock starts. 13 POWER switch When using the camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on the LCD screen. To reset the date and time Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] ...
... and time does not appear during playback. Changing the language setting You can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the hard disc, and can change the on (Still) lamp, the screen aspect ratio is changed to show messages in the direction of the arrow ...repeatedly until the respective lamp lights up . The clock starts. 13 POWER switch When using the camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on the LCD screen. To reset the date and time Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] ...
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Step 4: Preparing for recording 2 180 degrees (max.) 1 90 degrees to select the desired screen aspect ratio (except for DCR-SR42. 1 Adjust the LCD panel. Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). 2 Turn the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder. 3 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to the camcorder POWER switch 2 90 degrees (max.) 16:9 (wide) 4:3 * Except for DCR-SR42). 4 Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder correctly. 14
Step 4: Preparing for recording 2 180 degrees (max.) 1 90 degrees to select the desired screen aspect ratio (except for DCR-SR42. 1 Adjust the LCD panel. Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). 2 Turn the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder. 3 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to the camcorder POWER switch 2 90 degrees (max.) 16:9 (wide) 4:3 * Except for DCR-SR42). 4 Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder correctly. 14
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...DCR-SR200/ SR300). • The maximum continuous recordable time is approximately 13 hours. • When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. You can check the free hard disk... media in ( )); 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 pressing PHOTO during Easy Handycam operation. On Easy Handycam operation By pressing the ...
...DCR-SR200/ SR300). • The maximum continuous recordable time is approximately 13 hours. • When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. You can check the free hard disk... media in ( )); 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 pressing PHOTO during Easy Handycam operation. On Easy Handycam operation By pressing the ...
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... INDEX screen) Go to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) A (or B) button. Playback Recording/Playback (VIEW IMAGES) button B POWER switch (VIEW IMAGES) button A 1 Returns to the recording screen 2 Previous 6 images 3 Next 6 images 4 Returns to the recording screen 5 Displays movies 6 Displays still images on the hard disk 7 Displays still images on a "Memory Stick...
... INDEX screen) Go to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) A (or B) button. Playback Recording/Playback (VIEW IMAGES) button B POWER switch (VIEW IMAGES) button A 1 Returns to the recording screen 2 Previous 6 images 3 Next 6 images 4 Returns to the recording screen 5 Displays movies 6 Displays still images on the hard disk 7 Displays still images on a "Memory Stick...
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Move it further for a faster zoom. 2 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch*1 To record in dark places, set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON. ( appears.) 6 Built-in microphone is converted to 5.1ch surround sound and recorded.*2 19 Move the power zoom lever slightly for the camcorder DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 DCR-SR200/SR300 DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 DCR-SR200/SR300 Recording/Playback Handycam Station Recording 1 Power zoom lever To use zoom, move the power zoom lever. Sound picked up by the built-in microphone Records sound. Parts and functions used for a slower zoom.
Move it further for a faster zoom. 2 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch*1 To record in dark places, set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON. ( appears.) 6 Built-in microphone is converted to 5.1ch surround sound and recorded.*2 19 Move the power zoom lever slightly for the camcorder DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 DCR-SR200/SR300 DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 DCR-SR200/SR300 Recording/Playback Handycam Station Recording 1 Power zoom lever To use zoom, move the power zoom lever. Sound picked up by the built-in microphone Records sound. Parts and functions used for a slower zoom.
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...sensor*3 Receive the signal from the Remote Commander. 8 Flash*2 Flashes when using a tripod screw. When you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder. Zoom buttons Press for the flash. qd EASY button See page 16. To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again. qd EASY... Active Interface Shoe supplies power to display .. w; qh NIGHTSHOT switch*2 To record in mirror mode, open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to 5 times the original size (Playback zoom). • When you touch the screen during playback zoom, the...
...sensor*3 Receive the signal from the Remote Commander. 8 Flash*2 Flashes when using a tripod screw. When you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder. Zoom buttons Press for the flash. qd EASY button See page 16. To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again. qd EASY... Active Interface Shoe supplies power to display .. w; qh NIGHTSHOT switch*2 To record in mirror mode, open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to 5 times the original size (Playback zoom). • When you touch the screen during playback zoom, the...
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wd (USB) jack Connect with the USB cable. *1 DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 *2 DCR-SR200/SR300 *3 Except for DCR-SR42 *4 For DCR-SR42, the position of the buttons differ from the illustration. 21 For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Recording/Playback ws DISC BURN button Create a DVD by connecting the camcorder to a computer.
wd (USB) jack Connect with the USB cable. *1 DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 *2 DCR-SR200/SR300 *3 Except for DCR-SR42 *4 For DCR-SR42, the position of the buttons differ from the illustration. 21 For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Recording/Playback ws DISC BURN button Create a DVD by connecting the camcorder to a computer.
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... 23 Recording/Playback Indicators when you can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. Backlight n White balance SteadyShot off Drop sensor activated Meaning Slide show set NightShot plus*4 NightShot*1 Super NightShot plus*4 Super NightShot... SELECT*3 Meaning FADER LCD backlight off Drop sensor off EXPOSURE/ SPOT METER TELE MACRO ZEBRA*1 *1 DCR-SR200/SR300 *2 DCR-SR42 *3 DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 *4 DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 • The recording date and time is recorded automatically on the hard disk and "Memory Stick Duo."
... 23 Recording/Playback Indicators when you can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. Backlight n White balance SteadyShot off Drop sensor activated Meaning Slide show set NightShot plus*4 NightShot*1 Super NightShot plus*4 Super NightShot... SELECT*3 Meaning FADER LCD backlight off Drop sensor off EXPOSURE/ SPOT METER TELE MACRO ZEBRA*1 *1 DCR-SR200/SR300 *2 DCR-SR42 *3 DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 *4 DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 • The recording date and time is recorded automatically on the hard disk and "Memory Stick Duo."
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...] t [YES] t [YES] t . 24 Due to the limited capacity of the internal hard disk, make sure that you save images recorded on the camcorder on a DVD. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Saving images on a computer You can save images imported to your camcorder to other devices You can also edit those images. For details, see...
...] t [YES] t [YES] t . 24 Due to the limited capacity of the internal hard disk, make sure that you save images recorded on the camcorder on a DVD. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Saving images on a computer You can save images imported to your camcorder to other devices You can also edit those images. For details, see...
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For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 25 Recording/Playback Playing the image on the camcorder to the input jack of TV or VCR using A/V connecting cable 1 (supplied) or A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO 2 (optional). A/V OUT jack S VIDEO VIDEO (Yellow) (White) AUDIO (Yellow) (Red) IN : Signal flow VCR or TVs • You can dub the images recorded on a TV Connect your camcorder to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF).
For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 25 Recording/Playback Playing the image on the camcorder to the input jack of TV or VCR using A/V connecting cable 1 (supplied) or A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO 2 (optional). A/V OUT jack S VIDEO VIDEO (Yellow) (White) AUDIO (Yellow) (Red) IN : Signal flow VCR or TVs • You can dub the images recorded on a TV Connect your camcorder to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF).
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...Sound compatible sound card Memory: 256 MB or more The select screen for "Handycam Handbook" appears. 4 Select desired language and select the model name of your computer. ROM from the disc drive of your camcorder or how to use of your computer. ROM, double-click the [US.... 2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the disc drive of your Handycam is completed, the short-cut icon of "Handycam Handbook" appears on the desktop of your computer. • The model name of your Handycam, then click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)]. x System requirements When using "Picture Motion Browser...
...Sound compatible sound card Memory: 256 MB or more The select screen for "Handycam Handbook" appears. 4 Select desired language and select the model name of your computer. ROM from the disc drive of your camcorder or how to use of your computer. ROM, double-click the [US.... 2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the disc drive of your Handycam is completed, the short-cut icon of "Handycam Handbook" appears on the desktop of your computer. • The model name of your Handycam, then click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)]. x System requirements When using "Picture Motion Browser...
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...Hard disk: Available free hard disk space for installation required: Approximately 600 MB (for creating a DVD, 5 GB or more may be required) Display: DirectX 7 or later-compatible video card, Minimum 1024 × 768 dots, High Color (16 bit color) Others: USB port (this time. Provide the camcorder and the Handycam...2000, double-click [My Computer].) 2Double-click [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)] (CDROM) (disc drive).* * Drive names (such as (E:)) may differ depending on your OS. 1 Confirm that can burn DVDs (CD-ROM drive required for the first time. However, imported images and images on a DVD ...
...Hard disk: Available free hard disk space for installation required: Approximately 600 MB (for creating a DVD, 5 GB or more may be required) Display: DirectX 7 or later-compatible video card, Minimum 1024 × 768 dots, High Color (16 bit color) Others: USB port (this time. Provide the camcorder and the Handycam...2000, double-click [My Computer].) 2Double-click [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)] (CDROM) (disc drive).* * Drive names (such as (E:)) may differ depending on your OS. 1 Confirm that can burn DVDs (CD-ROM drive required for the first time. However, imported images and images on a DVD ...
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...complete the installation. http://www.sony.net/registration/di/ • For the information about Picture Motion Browser, visit the following URL: http://www.sony.net/support-disoft/ Performing various ...8226; For disconnecting the USB cable, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 Turn on your convenience. qa Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of each item on the screen, touch v/V ...[ ] (Picture Motion Browser), appear on the computer, you install the software, a shortcut icon for your camcorder, then press (HOME) A (or B). 2 Touch the desired setup item. 3 Follow the guide on the...
...complete the installation. http://www.sony.net/registration/di/ • For the information about Picture Motion Browser, visit the following URL: http://www.sony.net/support-disoft/ Performing various ...8226; For disconnecting the USB cable, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 Turn on your convenience. qa Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of each item on the screen, touch v/V ...[ ] (Picture Motion Browser), appear on the computer, you install the software, a shortcut icon for your camcorder, then press (HOME) A (or B). 2 Touch the desired setup item. 3 Follow the guide on the...
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...desired item. 3 Change the setting, then touch . • When the item you rightclick the mouse on the screen, touch another tab. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 While using your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy... Handycam operation (p.16). If you cannot find the item anywhere, the function does not work under the situation. • The tabs and items that ...
...desired item. 3 Change the setting, then touch . • When the item you rightclick the mouse on the screen, touch another tab. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 While using your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy... Handycam operation (p.16). If you cannot find the item anywhere, the function does not work under the situation. • The tabs and items that ...