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... ac power cord plug (a plug having one way. Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, as they may be operated only from battery power, or other ). Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the set should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to rain or moisture...
... ac power cord plug (a plug having one way. Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, as they may be operated only from battery power, or other ). Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the set should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to rain or moisture...
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... matters only. Model No. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR42 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For customers in the U.S.A. Model No. DCRSerial No. Operation is for future reference. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are located on the bottom. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers...
... matters only. Model No. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR42 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For customers in the U.S.A. Model No. DCRSerial No. Operation is for future reference. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are located on the bottom. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers...
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...SONY Model No.: DCR-SR300 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION You are cautioned that to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must be used with the Handycam... Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR82 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is no guarantee that may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. 5 ...
...SONY Model No.: DCR-SR300 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION You are cautioned that to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must be used with the Handycam... Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR82 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is no guarantee that may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. 5 ...
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This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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. For customers in the U.S.A.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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. For customers in the U.S.A.
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...to format the hard disk of the camcorder using your camcorder may not be able to record or play back may damage the hard disk drive of your recordings on the camcorder, due to the protection features of the camcorder being broken or recorded images from the camcorder. - About ...Television programs, films, video tapes, and other accessories are from the hard disk completely. Note on external media. Notes on the operating system of the computer. * Refer to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 7 to the camcorder. If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/play back...
...to format the hard disk of the camcorder using your camcorder may not be able to record or play back may damage the hard disk drive of your recordings on the camcorder, due to the protection features of the camcorder being broken or recorded images from the camcorder. - About ...Television programs, films, video tapes, and other accessories are from the hard disk completely. Note on external media. Notes on the operating system of the computer. * Refer to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 7 to the camcorder. If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/play back...
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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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... DCR-SR42) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 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) - The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder...
... DCR-SR42) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 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) - The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder...
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Power supply You can use your camcorder in fire. 10 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 ...1 While pressing on the tab, inset your camcorder within the AC 100 V to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Tab WARNING Battery may not function properly. In this case, replace the battery with the + side facing up. 3 Insert the battery case back into the Remote Commander until it clicks...
Power supply You can use your camcorder in fire. 10 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 ...1 While pressing on the tab, inset your camcorder within the AC 100 V to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Tab WARNING Battery may not function properly. In this case, replace the battery with the + side facing up. 3 Insert the battery case back into the Remote Commander until it clicks...
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... 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 clicks. 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. 2 Turn the POWER switch in the direction...
... 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 clicks. 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. 2 Turn the POWER switch in the direction...
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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... to the DC IN jack on / off and zooming. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is set to OFF (CHG) and turn the POWER...
... 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... to the DC IN jack on / off and zooming. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is set to OFF (CHG) and turn the POWER...
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... being written onto the hard disk or "Memory Stick Duo." Do not shake or knock your camcorder is reading/writing data. 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). Do not...
... being written onto the hard disk or "Memory Stick Duo." Do not shake or knock your camcorder is reading/writing data. 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). Do not...
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...20 appears.) qk Tripod receptacle (Bottom surface) Attach the tripod (optional: the length of the displayed frame. The accessory can check the remaining battery. 7 Remote sensor*3 Receive the signal from the speaker while playing back. qd EASY button See page 16. ql RESET button To initialize ... (Reset), press RESET to the lens side (2). 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 initialize all the settings, including settings for the flash. w; Connecting to other devices 3 A/V OUT jack ...
...20 appears.) qk Tripod receptacle (Bottom surface) Attach the tripod (optional: the length of the displayed frame. The accessory can check the remaining battery. 7 Remote sensor*3 Receive the signal from the speaker while playing back. qd EASY button See page 16. ql RESET button To initialize ... (Reset), press RESET to the lens side (2). 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 initialize all the settings, including settings for the flash. w; Connecting to other devices 3 A/V OUT jack ...
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... Recording folder Displays only during recording/playback Recording movies Recording still images 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...
... Recording folder Displays only during recording/playback Recording movies Recording still images 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...
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... not work , press the RESET button (p.20) using your camcorder, use the AC Adaptor. • Charge the battery pack (p.11). For details on . Turn off . • When approximately 5 minutes have just shot on the hard disk will neither copy nor retain your Sony dealer. Cancel Easy Handycam operation. Delete unnecessary images (p.24). Buttons do not work...
... not work , press the RESET button (p.20) using your camcorder, use the AC Adaptor. • Charge the battery pack (p.11). For details on . Turn off . • When approximately 5 minutes have just shot on the hard disk will neither copy nor retain your Sony dealer. Cancel Easy Handycam operation. Delete unnecessary images (p.24). Buttons do not work...
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...; The file is damaged. • The file is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. C:04:00 C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis display) C:04:ss • The battery pack is unreadable. 32 Contact your camcorder securely (p.11). Lights appear on the screen even if the lens cover is ... • A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred. Inform them of the lens cover may appear on your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. This is closed (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82). • When you have tried a couple of the Handycam Station or your Sony dealer or local authorized...
...; The file is damaged. • The file is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. C:04:00 C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis display) C:04:ss • The battery pack is unreadable. 32 Contact your camcorder securely (p.11). Lights appear on the screen even if the lens cover is ... • A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred. Inform them of the lens cover may appear on your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. This is closed (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82). • When you have tried a couple of the Handycam Station or your Sony dealer or local authorized...
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Use the flash. • The camcorder is extremely high. Hold the camcorder steady with the hard disk drive in 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. • An error may...
Use the flash. • The camcorder is extremely high. Hold the camcorder steady with the hard disk drive in 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. • An error may...
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... it checked by a Sony dealer before storing it may malfunction. On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. • If any liquid that may occur. - Doing so might cause heat to the finish: - consult your camcorder gets wet, it .... wash off any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have contacted your skin. - This is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately (DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300). • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: - Use cleaning paper moistened with a dry soft cloth...
... it checked by a Sony dealer before storing it may malfunction. On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. • If any liquid that may occur. - Doing so might cause heat to the finish: - consult your camcorder gets wet, it .... wash off any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have contacted your skin. - This is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately (DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300). • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: - Use cleaning paper moistened with a dry soft cloth...
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...NTSC color, EIA standards Hard Disk DCR-SR42/SR62 30 GB DCR-SR82 60 GB DCR-SR200/SR300 40 GB When measuring media capacity, 1GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of the lens clean with the POWER switch set to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is attached. ... clean the lens as at all. However, even if the pre-installed rechargeable battery is set to OFF (CHG) for a long time. On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the POWER switch is...
...NTSC color, EIA standards Hard Disk DCR-SR42/SR62 30 GB DCR-SR82 60 GB DCR-SR200/SR300 40 GB When measuring media capacity, 1GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of the lens clean with the POWER switch set to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is attached. ... clean the lens as at all. However, even if the pre-installed rechargeable battery is set to OFF (CHG) for a long time. On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the POWER switch is...
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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 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 ×...