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...based on DCR-SR300. • The screenshots are from the camcorder. - It is more than 3,000 meters (9,800 feet). On the drop sensor • To protect the internal hard disk from being...Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 7 to apply mechanical shock or vibration to the protection features of the camcorder, it is connected to a computer • Do not try to protect the camcorder may look different from the hard disk... to prevent the recovery of the camcorder may not be recognized, or recording or playback may damage the hard disk drive of the camcorder using your computer*. Doing so may...
...based on DCR-SR300. • The screenshots are from the camcorder. - It is more than 3,000 meters (9,800 feet). On the drop sensor • To protect the internal hard disk from being...Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 7 to apply mechanical shock or vibration to the protection features of the camcorder, it is connected to a computer • Do not try to protect the camcorder may look different from the hard disk... to prevent the recovery of the camcorder may not be recognized, or recording or playback may damage the hard disk drive of the camcorder using your computer*. Doing so may...
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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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... your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) (p.11) Power cord (1) (p.11) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (except for DCR-SR42) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 9 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p.11) (DCR-SR42/SR62/ SR82) NP-FH60 (1) (p.11) (DCR-SR200/SR300) Handycam...
... your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) (p.11) Power cord (1) (p.11) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (except for DCR-SR42) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 9 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p.11) (DCR-SR42/SR62/ SR82) NP-FH60 (1) (p.11) (DCR-SR200/SR300) Handycam...
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...[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. Use a commercially available... Commander may shorten, or the Remote Commander may present a risk of another battery may not function properly. Power supply You can use your camcorder in fire. 10 In this case, replace the battery with the + side facing up. 3 Insert the battery case back into the Remote...
...[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. Use a commercially available... Commander may shorten, or the Remote Commander may present a risk of another battery may not function properly. Power supply You can use your camcorder in fire. 10 In this case, replace the battery with the + side facing up. 3 Insert the battery case back into the Remote...
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The CHG (charge) lamp lights up . Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. 2 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow...) after attaching it to OFF (CHG). To remove the battery pack Turn the POWER switch 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. BATT (battery) release lever 4 Connect the power cord to the DC IN jack on the...
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up . Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. 2 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow...) after attaching it to OFF (CHG). To remove the battery pack Turn the POWER switch 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. BATT (battery) release lever 4 Connect the power cord to the DC IN jack on the...
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... 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 135 135 Recording time*1 Continuous recording time 115*2 120*3 95*2 100*3 Typical 55*2 45*2 recording time*4... a narrow space, such 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. POWER switch DC plug DC IN jack Open the jack ...
... 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 135 135 Recording time*1 Continuous recording time 115*2 120*3 95*2 100*3 Typical 55*2 45*2 recording time*4... a narrow space, such 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. POWER switch DC plug DC IN jack Open the jack ...
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... When using the camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on -screen displays to show messages in the direction of the arrow until the respective lamp lights up . Changing the language setting You can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the hard disc, and can...
... When using the camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on -screen displays to show messages in the direction of the arrow until the respective lamp lights up . Changing the language setting You can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the hard disc, and can...
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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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...• You can capture up to recording standby mode. Your camcorder returns to 3 still images by pressing PHOTO during Easy Handycam operation. During Easy Handycam operation, appears on the camcorder will be automatically operated so that you can perform recording or...hard disk or "Memory Stick Duo." 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. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). • You can check the free hard disk...
...• You can capture up to recording standby mode. Your camcorder returns to 3 still images by pressing PHOTO during Easy Handycam operation. During Easy Handycam operation, appears on the camcorder will be automatically operated so that you can perform recording or...hard disk or "Memory Stick Duo." 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. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). • You can check the free hard disk...
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.... The VISUAL INDEX screen appears 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...
.... The VISUAL INDEX screen appears 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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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 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. 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.
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 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. 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.
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...cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again. 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 ...Active Interface Shoe supplies power to initialize all the settings, including settings for zooming in the center of the screw must be turned on your camcorder. qd EASY button See page 16. ql RESET button To initialize the settings (Reset), press RESET to optional accessories such as you touched...
...cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again. 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 ...Active Interface Shoe supplies power to initialize all the settings, including settings for zooming in the center of the screw must be turned on your camcorder. qd EASY button See page 16. ql RESET button To initialize the settings (Reset), press RESET to optional accessories such as you touched...
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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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...camcorder. Upper left Upper right Bottom Center Upper left Indicator Upper right Indicator Center Indicator Meaning 5.1ch surround recording/ playback*1 Self-timer recording Flash MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT*2 WIDE 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."
...camcorder. Upper left Upper right Bottom Center Upper left Indicator Upper right Indicator Center Indicator Meaning 5.1ch surround recording/ playback*1 Self-timer recording Flash MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT*2 WIDE 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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... devices. Due to the limited capacity of the internal hard disk, make sure that you want to delete, then touch the image to some type of external media such as described below. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Saving images by connecting your camcorder to other devices You can dub images to be deleted...
... devices. Due to the limited capacity of the internal hard disk, make sure that you want to delete, then touch the image to some type of external media such as described below. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Saving images by connecting your camcorder to other devices You can dub images to be deleted...
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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). 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.
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...if the above on the computer. 2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the disc drive of your computer. 3 Open the [Handbook] folder in the disc drive of your computer. Creating a DVD with a computer In the supplied CD-ROM, "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) and "Picture Motion Browser" (Software) are contained. Installation starts. .... 2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the CD- x For Windows user 1 Turn on the computer. On the advanced use of your camcorder or how to use connecting to a computer - By using the supplied software, you can enjoy the following system requirements below .
...if the above on the computer. 2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the disc drive of your computer. 3 Open the [Handbook] folder in the disc drive of your computer. Creating a DVD with a computer In the supplied CD-ROM, "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) and "Picture Motion Browser" (Software) are contained. Installation starts. .... 2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the CD- x For Windows user 1 Turn on the computer. On the advanced use of your camcorder or how to use connecting to a computer - By using the supplied software, you can enjoy the following system requirements below .
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...that can burn DVDs (CD-ROM drive required for software installation) • Even in 2ch sound. • If you agree, then click [Next]. 8 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station, then turn the POWER switch to turn on. 9 Connect the Handycam Station to be installed, then click... connecting your computer after completing the installation. 27 x Installing software You need to restart it to the computer. Recording/Playback 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...
...that can burn DVDs (CD-ROM drive required for software installation) • Even in 2ch sound. • If you agree, then click [Next]. 8 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station, then turn the POWER switch to turn on. 9 Connect the Handycam Station to be installed, then click... connecting your computer after completing the installation. 27 x Installing software You need to restart it to the computer. Recording/Playback 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...
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... MENU You can get secure and useful customer support. qa Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of each item on the desktop. 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 ...below). Depending on the website, you may need to create a DVD - To see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). If the installation screen appears, follow the instructions to complete the installation. http://www.sony.net/registration/di/ • For the information about Picture Motion Browser, visit the following URL...
... MENU You can get secure and useful customer support. qa Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of each item on the desktop. 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 ...below). Depending on the website, you may need to create a DVD - To see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). If the installation screen appears, follow the instructions to complete the installation. http://www.sony.net/registration/di/ • For the information about Picture Motion Browser, visit the following URL...
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...work under the situation. • The tabs and items that appears when you want to know the content. 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). Various functions are displayed in the context of your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on the screen. 2 Touch the desired item. 3 Change the setting, then touch . • When the...
...work under the situation. • The tabs and items that appears when you want to know the content. 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). Various functions are displayed in the context of your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on the screen. 2 Touch the desired item. 3 Change the setting, then touch . • When the...