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3-098-548-11(1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 For details on the advanced operations, please refer to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). © 2007 Sony Corporation
3-098-548-11(1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 For details on the advanced operations, please refer to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). © 2007 Sony Corporation
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...- Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. The supplied interface cable must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For the State ...by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in accordance with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C171 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B. special handling may cause undesired operation.
...- Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. The supplied interface cable must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For the State ...by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in accordance with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C171 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B. special handling may cause undesired operation.
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... based on DCR-SR300. ...Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 7 Change the screen language before using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder*. • It is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, it is recommended that you perform [ EMPTY]* to prevent the recovery of your camcorder • The hard disk of the camcorder...camcorder if necessary (p.13). If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/play back on the LCD screen (p.32). About this manual • The LCD screens and indicators shown in such situations. The scenes may damage the hard disk drive of the camcorder...
... based on DCR-SR300. ...Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 7 Change the screen language before using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder*. • It is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, it is recommended that you perform [ EMPTY]* to prevent the recovery of your camcorder • The hard disk of the camcorder...camcorder if necessary (p.13). If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/play back on the LCD screen (p.32). About this manual • The LCD screens and indicators shown in such situations. The scenes may damage the hard disk drive of the camcorder...
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... (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) - 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.
... (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) - 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.
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... you remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor, make sure that the v mark on the Handycam Station. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery pack. Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. 2 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG) (The...DC plug AC Adaptor Power cord To 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 ...
... you remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor, make sure that the v mark on the Handycam Station. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery pack. Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. 2 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG) (The...DC plug AC Adaptor Power cord To 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 ...
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... from the battery as long as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall...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 connected to the DC IN jack of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any malfunction occurs while using the camcorder...
... from the battery as long as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall...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 connected to the DC IN jack of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any malfunction occurs while using the camcorder...
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... or . • You can check the free hard disk space by touching (HOME) t (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t [ INFO]. • If the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing after recording is finished, it clicks. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). You can use some buttons/functions during movie recording (DCR-SR200/ SR300). • The maximum continuous recordable...
... or . • You can check the free hard disk space by touching (HOME) t (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t [ INFO]. • If the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing after recording is finished, it clicks. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). You can use some buttons/functions during movie recording (DCR-SR200/ SR300). • The maximum continuous recordable...
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Sound picked up by the built-in microphone is converted to ON. ( appears.) 6 Built-in dark places, set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to 5.1ch surround sound and recorded.*2 19 Parts and functions used for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. 2 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch*1 To record in microphone Records sound. 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 is converted to ON. ( appears.) 6 Built-in dark places, set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to 5.1ch surround sound and recorded.*2 19 Parts and functions used for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. 2 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch*1 To record in microphone Records sound. 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.
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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. 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
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...the supplied CD-ROM, you save images on a DVD or the hard disk of a computer. You can save images recorded on the camcorder on the hard disk of your camcorder. The selected image is marked with selected images You can save ...camcorder directly to the type of external media such as described below. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). To delete the still images in step 2, touch [ DELETE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t . 24 Saving images on a computer You can dub images to be deleted. Deleting the images on the hard disk...
...the supplied CD-ROM, you save images on a DVD or the hard disk of a computer. You can save images recorded on the camcorder on the hard disk of your camcorder. The selected image is marked with selected images You can save ...camcorder directly to the type of external media such as described below. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). To delete the still images in step 2, touch [ DELETE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t . 24 Saving images on a computer You can dub images to be deleted. Deleting the images on the hard disk...
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For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 25 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. 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).
For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 25 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. 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).
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...drive of your computer, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). It is not compatible with Macintosh. The select screen for "Handycam Handbook" appears. 4 Select desired language and select the model name of your Handycam, then click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)]. x For Macintosh user 1 Turn on your computer. On the advanced use of your camcorder... Motion Browser" (Software) are contained. Editing the imported images - Operation is required. ROM from the disc drive of "Handycam Handbook" appears on its bottom surface. 5 Click [Exit] t [Exit], then remove the CD- Performing ...
...drive of your computer, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). It is not compatible with Macintosh. The select screen for "Handycam Handbook" appears. 4 Select desired language and select the model name of your Handycam, then click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)]. x For Macintosh user 1 Turn on your computer. On the advanced use of your camcorder... Motion Browser" (Software) are contained. Editing the imported images - Operation is required. ROM from the disc drive of "Handycam Handbook" appears on its bottom surface. 5 Click [Exit] t [Exit], then remove the CD- Performing ...
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...], then click [My Computer]. (For Windows 2000, double-click [My Computer].) 2Double-click [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)] (CDROM) (disc drive).* * Drive names (such as Administrators for installation. • Close all applications running on computers fulfilling the above system requirements. • ...screen. The sound is required only for the first time. Provide the camcorder and the Handycam Station, and a USB cable beforehand. The installation screen appears. Recording/Playback Hard disk: Available free hard disk space for installation required: Approximately 600 MB (for creating a DVD,...
...], then click [My Computer]. (For Windows 2000, double-click [My Computer].) 2Double-click [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)] (CDROM) (disc drive).* * Drive names (such as Administrators for installation. • Close all applications running on computers fulfilling the above system requirements. • ...screen. The sound is required only for the first time. Provide the camcorder and the Handycam Station, and a USB cable beforehand. The installation screen appears. Recording/Playback Hard disk: Available free hard disk space for installation required: Approximately 600 MB (for creating a DVD,...
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... • For the information about Picture Motion Browser, visit the following URL: http://www.sony.net/support-disoft/ Performing various functions - qa Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of each item on the screen, touch v/V to install the software. Depending on the ... a DVD - Windows Media Format 9 Series Runtime (Windows 2000 only) Software required to install the required software. - For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 Turn on your camcorder, then press (HOME) A (or B). 2 Touch the desired setup item. 3 Follow the guide on the screen for further operation. ...
... • For the information about Picture Motion Browser, visit the following URL: http://www.sony.net/support-disoft/ Performing various functions - qa Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of each item on the screen, touch v/V to install the software. Depending on the ... a DVD - Windows Media Format 9 Series Runtime (Windows 2000 only) Software required to install the required software. - For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 Turn on your camcorder, then press (HOME) A (or B). 2 Touch the desired setup item. 3 Follow the guide on the screen for further operation. ...
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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). Using the OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appear on the screen depend on the ...
... 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). Using the OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appear on the screen depend on the ...
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... SET]/[SUMMERTIME], [ LANGUAGE SET]*4 GENERAL SET [DEMO MODE], [CALIBRATION], [A.SHUT OFF], [REMOTE CTRL]*3, [DROP SENSOR] *1 DCR-SR200/SR300 *2 DCR-SR42 *3 DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 *4 You can set the item during Easy Handycam operation (p.16). *5 DCR-SR300 *6 [SOUND SETTINGS] (during Easy Handycam operation (p.16)) 30 Items of the OPTION MENU Items you can set only on the situation...
... SET]/[SUMMERTIME], [ LANGUAGE SET]*4 GENERAL SET [DEMO MODE], [CALIBRATION], [A.SHUT OFF], [REMOTE CTRL]*3, [DROP SENSOR] *1 DCR-SR200/SR300 *2 DCR-SR42 *3 DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 *4 You can set the item during Easy Handycam operation (p.16). *5 DCR-SR300 *6 [SOUND SETTINGS] (during Easy Handycam operation (p.16)) 30 Items of the OPTION MENU Items you can set only on the situation...
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...screen is not a malfunction. In the event of this period. • The hard disk of the camcorder is turned on the power again, or use the following table to save the data on the internal hard disk (see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF)) on the problem. The power does not turn on . Set ...abruptly turns off your camcorder and leave it for a while, then turn on the hard disk will neither copy nor retain your camcorder is extremely high. Change the setting of [A.SHUT OFF], or turn on for repair • Your camcorder may check a minimum amount of your Sony dealer will be ...
...screen is not a malfunction. In the event of this period. • The hard disk of the camcorder is turned on the power again, or use the following table to save the data on the internal hard disk (see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF)) on the problem. The power does not turn on . Set ...abruptly turns off your camcorder and leave it for a while, then turn on the hard disk will neither copy nor retain your camcorder is extremely high. Change the setting of [A.SHUT OFF], or turn on for repair • Your camcorder may check a minimum amount of your Sony dealer will be ...
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...C:13:ss / C:32:ss • Remove the power source. Inform them of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Contact your camcorder again. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Some symptoms you cannot activate simultaneously. C:04:00 C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis...) Slow flashing • The file is damaged. • The file is closed (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82). • When you cannot service has occurred. Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again. • Turn on your camcorder securely (p.11). E:20:ss / E:31:ss / E:61:ss / E:62:ss...
...C:13:ss / C:32:ss • Remove the power source. Inform them of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Contact your camcorder again. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Some symptoms you cannot activate simultaneously. C:04:00 C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis...) Slow flashing • The file is damaged. • The file is closed (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82). • When you cannot service has occurred. Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again. • Turn on your camcorder securely (p.11). E:20:ss / E:31:ss / E:61:ss / E:62:ss...
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...Handycam Station DCRA-C171 Input/Output connectors Audio/Video output 10 pin connector Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Audio signal: 327 mV (at the label of AC Adaptor for other specifications. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (DCR... (Approx.) 45 g (1.6 oz) Operating temperature 0°C to + 40°C (32°F 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 × 33.3 ×...
...Handycam Station DCRA-C171 Input/Output connectors Audio/Video output 10 pin connector Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Audio signal: 327 mV (at the label of AC Adaptor for other specifications. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (DCR... (Approx.) 45 g (1.6 oz) Operating temperature 0°C to + 40°C (32°F 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 × 33.3 ×...
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...Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in this manual. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " PRO Duo," " "MagicGate," " ," "Memory ...Stick ," ," "MagicGate Memory Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • DVD-R, DVD+R DL, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW logo are trademarks. • Dolby and the double...
...Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in this manual. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " PRO Duo," " "MagicGate," " ," "Memory ...Stick ," ," "MagicGate Memory Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • DVD-R, DVD+R DL, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW logo are trademarks. • Dolby and the double...