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... way. Use Power Sources This set through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that may be operated only from battery power, or other ). Polarization This set . Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by forcing it in the operating instructions and adhere to the operating...
... way. Use Power Sources This set through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that may be operated only from battery power, or other ). Polarization This set . Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by forcing it in the operating instructions and adhere to the operating...
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...complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR40 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For customers in the U.S.A. DCR-SR Serial No. Declaration of the FCC Rules. CAUTION Replace the battery with the Handycam Station Model DCRAC162 and AC Adaptor Model AC-...on the bottom. Record the serial number in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). Notes DCR-SR40, DCR-SR60 and DCR-SR80 are cautioned that may call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit...
...complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR40 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For customers in the U.S.A. DCR-SR Serial No. Declaration of the FCC Rules. CAUTION Replace the battery with the Handycam Station Model DCRAC162 and AC Adaptor Model AC-...on the bottom. Record the serial number in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). Notes DCR-SR40, DCR-SR60 and DCR-SR80 are cautioned that may call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit...
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... interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. For customers in a residential installation. Battery pack THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL... has been tested and found to comply with the limits for help. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in CANADA Battery pack THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. 5
... interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. For customers in a residential installation. Battery pack THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL... has been tested and found to comply with the limits for help. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in CANADA Battery pack THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. 5
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...DCR-SR80. • The on-screen displays in each local language are from the camcorder when either of the respective lamps of your recordings on the operating system of such materials may vary depending on a TV, you can save your data. This may prevent data recovery on . This may damage the hard disk drive...hard disk of the camcorder becomes extremely high or extremely low, you may not record or playback the camcorder to provide protection to a malfunction of your image data being lost, do not remove the battery... connecting the camcorder to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 6 If...
...DCR-SR80. • The on-screen displays in each local language are from the camcorder when either of the respective lamps of your recordings on the operating system of such materials may vary depending on a TV, you can save your data. This may prevent data recovery on . This may damage the hard disk drive...hard disk of the camcorder becomes extremely high or extremely low, you may not record or playback the camcorder to provide protection to a malfunction of your image data being lost, do not remove the battery... connecting the camcorder to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 6 If...
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... Information Precautions 31 Specifications 33 7 Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 Read this first 4 Notes on use 6 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 8 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 10 Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time 12 Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording 13 Recording/Playback Recording 14...
... Information Precautions 31 Specifications 33 7 Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 Read this first 4 Notes on use 6 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 8 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 10 Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time 12 Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording 13 Recording/Playback Recording 14...
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... supplied with your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) (p.10) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (DCR-SR60/SR80) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. CD-ROM (1) (p.21) - "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder" (Software) - Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP50 (1) (p.11) Power cord (1) (p.10) Handycam Station (1) (p.10) Lens Cap (1) (p.12) (DCR-SR40) To attach the lens cap A/V connecting cable (1) (p.20) USB cable (1) Thread...
... supplied with your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) (p.10) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (DCR-SR60/SR80) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. CD-ROM (1) (p.21) - "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder" (Software) - Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP50 (1) (p.11) Power cord (1) (p.10) Handycam Station (1) (p.10) Lens Cap (1) (p.12) (DCR-SR40) To attach the lens cap A/V connecting cable (1) (p.20) USB cable (1) Thread...
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...disassemble or dispose of fire or explosion. 9 Use of another battery may present a risk of in fire. • A button-type lithium battery (CR2025) is used in the Remote Commander. Getting Started On the Remote Commander (DCR-SR60/SR80) Using the Remote Commander for the first time ... Commander 1 While pressing on the tab, inset your fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. In this case, replace the battery with the + side facing up. 3 Insert the battery case back into the Remote Commander until it clicks.
...disassemble or dispose of fire or explosion. 9 Use of another battery may present a risk of in fire. • A button-type lithium battery (CR2025) is used in the Remote Commander. Getting Started On the Remote Commander (DCR-SR60/SR80) Using the Remote Commander for the first time ... Commander 1 While pressing on the tab, inset your fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. 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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... on . The CHG (charge) lamp lights up . 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is on the Handycam Station. Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. Step 2: Charging the battery pack 2 1 5 Battery pack DC IN jack POWER switch 5 CHG 3 lamp DC plug AC Adaptor Power...
... on . The CHG (charge) lamp lights up . 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is on the Handycam Station. Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. Step 2: Charging the battery pack 2 1 5 Battery pack DC IN jack POWER switch 5 CHG 3 lamp DC plug AC Adaptor Power...
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...use your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. Power supply You can use a fully charged battery pack. (Unit:min.) DCR-SR40 DCR-SR60/ SR80 Charging time 125 Recording time*1 Continuous 125 recording time Typical recording time*4 65 Playback time 140 125 100*2 105*3 ...(50-86°F) is recommended.) • Available recording and playback time will not be shorter when you fully charge a completely exhausted battery pack. On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured with any trouble occurs while using only the AC Adaptor Slide the POWER...
...use your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. Power supply You can use a fully charged battery pack. (Unit:min.) DCR-SR40 DCR-SR60/ SR80 Charging time 125 Recording time*1 Continuous 125 recording time Typical recording time*4 65 Playback time 140 125 100*2 105*3 ...(50-86°F) is recommended.) • Available recording and playback time will not be shorter when you fully charge a completely exhausted battery pack. On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured with any trouble occurs while using only the AC Adaptor Slide the POWER...
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To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Press the green button only when the POWER switch is still being written onto the hard disk. When disappears, the image has been recorded. • If the ACCESS lamp is on after recording is finished, it fully B. A shutter sound is ...up 1 1 Slide the POWER switch in accordance with the setting of the POWER switch (DCR-SR60/SR80). Movies Press START/STOP A (or B). Still Images Press PHOTO lightly to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor. • You cannot record movies and still images at the ...
To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Press the green button only when the POWER switch is still being written onto the hard disk. When disappears, the image has been recorded. • If the ACCESS lamp is on after recording is finished, it fully B. A shutter sound is ...up 1 1 Slide the POWER switch in accordance with the setting of the POWER switch (DCR-SR60/SR80). Movies Press START/STOP A (or B). Still Images Press PHOTO lightly to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor. • You cannot record movies and still images at the ...
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The lamp flashes when the remaining capacity for the battery or the hard disk of the camcorder is running low. 8 Tripod receptacle (Bottom surface) To use zoom, move the power zoom lever. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a ... of view T:Telephoto Close view 5 Built-in stereo microphone Records sound. 6 Remote sensor (DCR-SR60/SR80) Receive the signal from the Remote Commander. 7 Recording lamp (DCR-SR60/SR80) The recording lamp lights up red during recording. Parts and functions used for the camcorder Handycam Station Recording 1 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch To record in /out.
The lamp flashes when the remaining capacity for the battery or the hard disk of the camcorder is running low. 8 Tripod receptacle (Bottom surface) To use zoom, move the power zoom lever. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a ... of view T:Telephoto Close view 5 Built-in stereo microphone Records sound. 6 Remote sensor (DCR-SR60/SR80) Receive the signal from the Remote Commander. 7 Recording lamp (DCR-SR60/SR80) The recording lamp lights up red during recording. Parts and functions used for the camcorder Handycam Station Recording 1 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch To record in /out.
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... Shoulder belt hook To attach the shoulder belt, attach the shoulder belt (optional) with the camcorder and the Handycam Station. qj DC IN jack Connect to the shoulder belt hook. ql REMOTE jack (DCR-SR60/SR80) Connect other devices qj qk ql ....... ws (USB) jack Connect with the USB cable. 17... use the camcorder with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto). qd BACK LIGHT button To adjust the exposure for the screen display settings or check the remaining battery power. qh EASY button By pressing the EASY button, most of the settings on the camcorder will be turned on or off as a video light...
... Shoulder belt hook To attach the shoulder belt, attach the shoulder belt (optional) with the camcorder and the Handycam Station. qj DC IN jack Connect to the shoulder belt hook. ql REMOTE jack (DCR-SR60/SR80) Connect other devices qj qk ql ....... ws (USB) jack Connect with the USB cable. 17... use the camcorder with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto). qd BACK LIGHT button To adjust the exposure for the screen display settings or check the remaining battery power. qh EASY button By pressing the EASY button, most of the settings on the camcorder will be turned on or off as a video light...
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Slide show button 18 Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies 60min REC 00:01:00 [60min] Recording still images 60min 112 P-MENU 1 Remaining battery (approx.) 2 Recording mode (HQ / SP / LP) 3 Recording status ([STBY] (standby) / [REC] (recording)) 4 Counter (hour: minute: second) 5 Remaining recordable time of movies 6 Review button 7 Personal Menu ... INDEX button qk Previous/Next button ql Number of played back still images /Total number of recorded movies qg Previous/Next button P-MENU 8 Image size (DCR-SR60/SR80) 9 Quality ([FINE] / [STD]) q;
Slide show button 18 Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies 60min REC 00:01:00 [60min] Recording still images 60min 112 P-MENU 1 Remaining battery (approx.) 2 Recording mode (HQ / SP / LP) 3 Recording status ([STBY] (standby) / [REC] (recording)) 4 Counter (hour: minute: second) 5 Remaining recordable time of movies 6 Review button 7 Personal Menu ... INDEX button qk Previous/Next button ql Number of played back still images /Total number of recorded movies qg Previous/Next button P-MENU 8 Image size (DCR-SR60/SR80) 9 Quality ([FINE] / [STD]) q;
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...Sony dealer will be required to initialize or change the current hard disk of the camcorder, depending on the problem. If you still cannot operate the camcorder, turn on the power again, or use the AC Adaptor. • The battery pack is extremely high. The power does not turn on the camcorder. Attach a charged battery...], or turn on the hard disk will neither copy nor save (backup) the data on the hard disk (see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF)) on the hard disk in a cool place. • The temperature of this, the data stored on . • The battery pack is discharged or running...
...Sony dealer will be required to initialize or change the current hard disk of the camcorder, depending on the problem. If you still cannot operate the camcorder, turn on the power again, or use the AC Adaptor. • The battery pack is extremely high. The power does not turn on the camcorder. Attach a charged battery...], or turn on the hard disk will neither copy nor save (backup) the data on the hard disk (see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF)) on the hard disk in a cool place. • The temperature of this, the data stored on . • The battery pack is discharged or running...
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...• The temperature of the camcorder)* Fast flashing • An error may have occurred with the hard disk drive in a cool place. You can solve some of the Handycam Station or your camcorder securely (p.10). Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in ...:ss • A malfunction that you have occurred with the hard disk drive in a cool place. (Low temperature warning) Fast flashing* • The temperature of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (p.10). • Connect the DC plug of the ...
...• The temperature of the camcorder)* Fast flashing • An error may have occurred with the hard disk drive in a cool place. You can solve some of the Handycam Station or your camcorder securely (p.10). Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in ...:ss • A malfunction that you have occurred with the hard disk drive in a cool place. (Low temperature warning) Fast flashing* • The temperature of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (p.10). • Connect the DC plug of the ...
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... and it may malfunction. - This is accidentally swallowed, consult with the liquid. Use cleaning paper moistened with a doctor immediately (DCR-SR60/SR80). • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked, - Precautions On use and care • Do not use the cleaning cloth (optional) to clean the...gets in the following locations. - This damages the inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have contacted your local authorized Sony service facility. - If the battery is not a malfunction. x To clean the LCD screen If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, use ...
... and it may malfunction. - This is accidentally swallowed, consult with the liquid. Use cleaning paper moistened with a doctor immediately (DCR-SR60/SR80). • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked, - Precautions On use and care • Do not use the cleaning cloth (optional) to clean the...gets in the following locations. - This damages the inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have contacted your local authorized Sony service facility. - If the battery is not a malfunction. x To clean the LCD screen If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, use ...
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...dirt or dust. • To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as described above substances on the lens surface. - The rechargeable battery will get discharged gradually if you are using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder, and leave your camcorder. Handling with the POWER ...in optimum state for more than 24 hours. 32 when there are not recording the date. However, even if the pre-installed rechargeable battery is recommended that you operate your camcorder about 3 months if you are fingerprints on your camcorder but it in hot or humid locations...
...dirt or dust. • To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as described above substances on the lens surface. - The rechargeable battery will get discharged gradually if you are using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder, and leave your camcorder. Handling with the POWER ...in optimum state for more than 24 hours. 32 when there are not recording the date. However, even if the pre-installed rechargeable battery is recommended that you operate your camcorder about 3 months if you are fingerprints on your camcorder but it in hot or humid locations...
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...)), Input impedance more than 47 kΩ (kilohms), Output impedance less than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms) USB jack mini-B Handycam Station Input/Output connectors DCRA-C162 (DCR-SR40) Audio/Video output 10 pin connector Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p,...cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total number of pixels 123 200 (560 × 220) General Power requirements 7.2 V (battery pack) 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption DCR-SR40 2.2 W DCR-SR60/SR80 2.8 W Operating temperature 0°C to + 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature -20...
...)), Input impedance more than 47 kΩ (kilohms), Output impedance less than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms) USB jack mini-B Handycam Station Input/Output connectors DCRA-C162 (DCR-SR40) Audio/Video output 10 pin connector Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p,...cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total number of pixels 123 200 (560 × 220) General Power requirements 7.2 V (battery pack) 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption DCR-SR40 2.2 W DCR-SR60/SR80 2.8 W Operating temperature 0°C to + 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature -20...
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...mentioned in each case in the U.S. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick Duo" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder" is a trademark... in .)(w×h×d) Mass (Approx.) 40 g (1.5 oz) Operating temperature 0°C to + 40°C (32°F to change without notice. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP50 Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 4.9 wh (680 mAh) Dimensions (Approx.) 31.8 × 18.5 ...
...mentioned in each case in the U.S. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick Duo" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder" is a trademark... in .)(w×h×d) Mass (Approx.) 40 g (1.5 oz) Operating temperature 0°C to + 40°C (32°F to change without notice. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP50 Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 4.9 wh (680 mAh) Dimensions (Approx.) 31.8 × 18.5 ...