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... this can result in . If you are unable to fit, contact your dealer or local power company. If the plug should be operated only from battery power, or other ). Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by forcing it in fire or electric shock. If you are not sure of the...
... this can result in . If you are unable to fit, contact your dealer or local power company. If the plug should be operated only from battery power, or other ). Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by forcing it in fire or electric shock. If you are not sure of the...
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...No. If you have any questions about this product, you . Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR42 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this device must accept any ... Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR62 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). The number below . Owner's Record...
...No. If you have any questions about this product, you . Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR42 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this device must accept any ... Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR62 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). The number below . Owner's Record...
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...instructions, may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. 5 CAUTION You are cautioned that may not cause harmful interference, and... circuit different from that interference will not occur in accordance with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C171 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B. Note ... of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR300 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Consult the ...
...instructions, may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. 5 CAUTION You are cautioned that may not cause harmful interference, and... circuit different from that interference will not occur in accordance with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C171 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B. Note ... of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR300 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Consult the ...
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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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...the camcorder at high altitudes • Do not turn on the camcorder, due to protect the camcorder may damage the hard disk drive of the camcorder being broken or recorded images from the camcorder. - On the drop sensor • To protect the internal hard disk ...DCR-SR300. • The screenshots are used for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, recording media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on disposal/transfer • If you perform [ FORMAT]* or formatting the hard disk...
...the camcorder at high altitudes • Do not turn on the camcorder, due to protect the camcorder may damage the hard disk drive of the camcorder being broken or recorded images from the camcorder. - On the drop sensor • To protect the internal hard disk ...DCR-SR300. • The screenshots are used for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, recording media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on disposal/transfer • If you perform [ FORMAT]* or formatting the hard disk...
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... Table 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...
... Table 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...
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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) - The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide...
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) - The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide...
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... (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. Power supply You can use your camcorder in fire. 10 Tab WARNING Battery may explode...
... (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. Power supply You can use your camcorder in fire. 10 Tab WARNING Battery may explode...
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.... Step 2: Charging the battery pack Getting Started POWER switch Battery pack CHG lamp DC IN jack DC plug AC Adaptor Power cord To the wall outlet You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it clicks. 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. Be sure... that the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p.13) is turned off when the battery pack is facing up and charging starts. Slide...
.... Step 2: Charging the battery pack Getting Started POWER switch Battery pack CHG lamp DC IN jack DC plug AC Adaptor Power cord To the wall outlet You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it clicks. 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. Be sure... that the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p.13) is turned off when the battery pack is facing up and charging starts. Slide...
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...camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet immediately if any metallic objects. 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...The available recording and playback time will be supplied 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 recommended). •...
...camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet immediately if any metallic objects. 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...The available recording and playback time will be supplied 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 recommended). •...
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...]. 2 Select the media in ( )); On Easy Handycam operation By pressing the EASY button, nearly all settings on the LCD screen. Your camcorder returns to 3 still images by Sony Corporation. ACCESS lamp ("Memory Stick Duo") To eject...camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. 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. You can check the free hard disk...
...]. 2 Select the media in ( )); On Easy Handycam operation By pressing the EASY button, nearly all settings on the LCD screen. Your camcorder returns to 3 still images by Sony Corporation. ACCESS lamp ("Memory Stick Duo") To eject...camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. 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. You can check the free hard disk...
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...qg Shoulder belt hook Attach the shoulder belt (optional). 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 display .. qd EASY button See page 16. Playback 1 Power zoom lever q; Connecting to other devices 3 ...the flash. 9 LCD screen To record in dark places, set the NIGHTSHOT switch to optional accessories such as you can check the remaining battery. qd EASY button See page 16. q; The accessory can switch the screen display when you press while the power is set to OFF...
...qg Shoulder belt hook Attach the shoulder belt (optional). 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 display .. qd EASY button See page 16. Playback 1 Power zoom lever q; Connecting to other devices 3 ...the flash. 9 LCD screen To record in dark places, set the NIGHTSHOT switch to optional accessories such as you can check the remaining battery. qd EASY button See page 16. q; The accessory can switch the screen display when you press while the power is set to OFF...
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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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...). • Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely (p.11). Set your camcorder. Be sure to save the data on the internal hard disk (see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF)) on other media (backup) before sending your camcorder for a while in order to initialize or change the current hard disk of the camcorder, depending on the problem. However, your Sony dealer will be...
...). • Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely (p.11). Set your camcorder. Be sure to save the data on the internal hard disk (see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF)) on other media (backup) before sending your camcorder for a while in order to initialize or change the current hard disk of the camcorder, depending on the problem. However, your Sony dealer will be...
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... is closed (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82). • When you turn on the screen even if the lens cover is closed , lights through gaps of the Handycam Station or your camcorder again. Lights appear on your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Some symptoms you cannot service has occurred. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (p.11...
... is closed (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82). • When you turn on the screen even if the lens cover is closed , lights through gaps of the Handycam Station or your camcorder again. Lights appear on your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Some symptoms you cannot service has occurred. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (p.11...
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...camcorder. (Warning on the hard disk of the camcorder)* Fast flashing • The hard disk of lights is unsteady, so camerashake easily occurs. However, note that the camerashake warning indicator does not disappear. * You hear a melody when the warning indicators appear on the operating environment or battery conditions, E may have occurred with the hard disk drive in your camcorder. E (Battery... level warning) Slow flashing • The battery pack is nearly ...
...camcorder. (Warning on the hard disk of the camcorder)* Fast flashing • The hard disk of lights is unsteady, so camerashake easily occurs. However, note that the camerashake warning indicator does not disappear. * You hear a melody when the warning indicators appear on the operating environment or battery conditions, E may have occurred with the hard disk drive in your camcorder. E (Battery... level warning) Slow flashing • The battery pack is nearly ...
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...by a Sony dealer before operating it . • Keep metal contacts clean. 34 • Keep the Remote Commander and button-type battery out of time. x To clean the LCD screen If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, it is soiled, clean the camcorder body with...where the LCD screen or the lens may heat up the battery pack completely before storing it . When you are not using your camcorder is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately (DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300). • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: - Never leave them exposed to record...
...by a Sony dealer before operating it . • Keep metal contacts clean. 34 • Keep the Remote Commander and button-type battery out of time. x To clean the LCD screen If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, it is soiled, clean the camcorder body with...where the LCD screen or the lens may heat up the battery pack completely before storing it . When you are not using your camcorder is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately (DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300). • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: - Never leave them exposed to record...
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... operate your camcorder after charging the preinstalled rechargeable battery. 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/SR300 40...
... operate your camcorder after charging the preinstalled rechargeable battery. 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/SR300 40...
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...camcorder's setting information at load impedance 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output impedance less than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms) USB output jack mini-B REMOTE jack (except for DCR-SR42) Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 mm) LCD screen Picture DCR-SR42 6.2 cm (2.5 type) DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 6.9 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total number of Sony...-FH40 rechargeable battery pack DCR-SR82 360 g (12 oz) main unit only 405 g (14 oz) including the NP-FH40 rechargeable battery pack DCR-SR200 455 g (1 lb) main unit only 535 g (1 lb 2 oz) including the NP-FH60 rechargeable battery pack DCR-SR300 480 g ...
...camcorder's setting information at load impedance 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output impedance less than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms) USB output jack mini-B REMOTE jack (except for DCR-SR42) Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 mm) LCD screen Picture DCR-SR42 6.2 cm (2.5 type) DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 6.9 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total number of Sony...-FH40 rechargeable battery pack DCR-SR82 360 g (12 oz) main unit only 405 g (14 oz) including the NP-FH40 rechargeable battery pack DCR-SR200 455 g (1 lb) main unit only 535 g (1 lb 2 oz) including the NP-FH60 rechargeable battery pack DCR-SR300 480 g ...
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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 × ...