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...BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are located on the bottom. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are recyclable. For customers in the U.S.A. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR62 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR42 Responsible Party: Sony...U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of rechargeable batteries, call your used rechargeable batteries to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, ...
...BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are located on the bottom. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are recyclable. For customers in the U.S.A. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR62 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR42 Responsible Party: Sony...U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of rechargeable batteries, call your used rechargeable batteries to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, ...
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....ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. 5 Operation is subject to radio...SONY Model No.: DCR-SR82 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. special handling may cause undesired operation. Declaration of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - Notes DCR-SR42, DCR-SR62, DCR-SR82, DCR-SR200 and DCR-SR300 are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in order to comply with the limits for a digital...this manual could void your authority to be used with the equipment in a residential installation. Address...
....ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. 5 Operation is subject to radio...SONY Model No.: DCR-SR82 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. special handling may cause undesired operation. Declaration of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - Notes DCR-SR42, DCR-SR62, DCR-SR82, DCR-SR200 and DCR-SR300 are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in order to comply with the limits for a digital...this manual could void your authority to be used with the equipment in a residential installation. Address...
Operating Guide
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.../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 fingernail into the Remote Commander until it clicks. Insulation sheet To change the battery of in any countries/ regions using the Remote Commander. Do not recharge, disassemble...
.../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 fingernail into the Remote Commander until it clicks. Insulation sheet To change the battery of in any countries/ regions using the Remote Commander. Do not recharge, disassemble...
Operating Guide
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...when you use the AC Adaptor placed in low temperatures. • The available recording and playback time will be shorter depending on / off and zooming. 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/...To charge the battery pack using the AC Adaptor. POWER switch DC plug DC IN jack Open the jack cover Available running time for the supplied battery pack Charging time: Approximate time (min.) required when you use your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when...
...when you use the AC Adaptor placed in low temperatures. • The available recording and playback time will be shorter depending on / off and zooming. 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/...To charge the battery pack using the AC Adaptor. POWER switch DC plug DC IN jack Open the jack cover Available running time for the supplied battery pack Charging time: Approximate time (min.) required when you use your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when...
Operating Guide
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...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. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery...automatically. • The maximum recordable time are followings (with or . x To change the recording media of recordable images varies depending on the LCD screen. • You can check the free hard disk space by touching (HOME)...
...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. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery...automatically. • The maximum recordable time are followings (with or . x To change the recording media of recordable images varies depending on the LCD screen. • You can check the free hard disk space by touching (HOME)...
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...battery pack. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (p.11). • Connect the DC plug of the lens cover may appear on the screen even if the lens cover is closed , lights through gaps of the AC Adaptor to files) Slow flashing • The file is damaged. • The file is closed (DCR-SR42.... For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Lights appear on the screen. Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again. • Turn on the LCD screen, check the following. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Inform them of the 5-digit code, which starts from ...
...battery pack. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (p.11). • Connect the DC plug of the lens cover may appear on the screen even if the lens cover is closed , lights through gaps of the AC Adaptor to files) Slow flashing • The file is damaged. • The file is closed (DCR-SR42.... For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Lights appear on the screen. Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again. • Turn on the LCD screen, check the following. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Inform them of the 5-digit code, which starts from ...
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... battery is always charged while your camcorder about 3 months if you are fingerprints on the lens surface. - When there are not recording the date. 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...
... battery is always charged while your camcorder about 3 months if you are fingerprints on the lens surface. - When there are not recording the date. 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...
Handycam® Handbook
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... Approximate time (min.) required when you use a fully charged battery pack. DCR-SR42: Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording time 105 Typical recording time* 50 125 60 270 135 615 305 DCR-SR62/SR82: Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording time 90 100 105 115 230...
... Approximate time (min.) required when you use a fully charged battery pack. DCR-SR42: Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording time 105 Typical recording time* 50 125 60 270 135 615 305 DCR-SR62/SR82: Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording time 90 100 105 115 230...
Handycam® Handbook
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... (50 °F to 86 °F) is recommended). • The available recording and playback time will be shorter when you use an NP-FH70/FH100 battery pack (except for DCR-SR42). The battery pack is worn-out (For Battery Info only). • The power will not be shorter depending on /off...battery pack, turn the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. • When attaching an optional video light, it is recommended that you use your camcorder in low temperatures. • The available recording...
... (50 °F to 86 °F) is recommended). • The available recording and playback time will be shorter when you use an NP-FH70/FH100 battery pack (except for DCR-SR42). The battery pack is worn-out (For Battery Info only). • The power will not be shorter depending on /off...battery pack, turn the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. • When attaching an optional video light, it is recommended that you use your camcorder in low temperatures. • The available recording...
Handycam® Handbook
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... For DCR-SR200/SR300, the lens cover opens and closes automatically. This is convenient during playback operations. • Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [SOUND/DISP SET] t [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 61), and adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. • The information is practical when you use your ...for a few seconds until appears. 19 Getting Started Step 4: Preparing for recording Opening the lens cover manually (DCR-SR42/SR62/ SR82) Slide the lens cover switch to make the battery last longer (except for DCR-SR42) Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until disappears. ...
... For DCR-SR200/SR300, the lens cover opens and closes automatically. This is convenient during playback operations. • Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [SOUND/DISP SET] t [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 61), and adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. • The information is practical when you use your ...for a few seconds until appears. 19 Getting Started Step 4: Preparing for recording Opening the lens cover manually (DCR-SR42/SR62/ SR82) Slide the lens cover switch to make the battery last longer (except for DCR-SR42) Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until disappears. ...
Handycam® Handbook
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...Memory Stick Duo" out. Recording/Playback z Tips • Still images are recorded on the hard disk of the camcorder. Recording still images on a "Memory Stick Duo" You can use only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with Dual Rec. Recording in dark places (NightShot plus/NightShot) DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82: ACCESS lamp... lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data may result in which you want to recording standby mode. z Tips • The number of still images 1 Touch (OPTION) t [STILL MEDIA]. ...
...Memory Stick Duo" out. Recording/Playback z Tips • Still images are recorded on the hard disk of the camcorder. Recording still images on a "Memory Stick Duo" You can use only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with Dual Rec. Recording in dark places (NightShot plus/NightShot) DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82: ACCESS lamp... lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data may result in which you want to recording standby mode. z Tips • The number of still images 1 Touch (OPTION) t [STILL MEDIA]. ...
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.... • flashes slowly if [ONE PUSH] could not be recorded at a maximum of 16 times the sensitivity of NightShot plus ) (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82) The image will be set. • When [...• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 67) when it is hard to [OFF]. z Tips • If you changed the battery pack, or moved your camcorder to or from outdoors when [AUTO] was...use [S. COLOR SLOW SHTR (Color Slow Shutter) When you can record an image brighter in color even in a slowdown of the motion of your camcorder outdoors during white balance setting with [AUTO] for about 10 seconds for DCR...
.... • flashes slowly if [ONE PUSH] could not be recorded at a maximum of 16 times the sensitivity of NightShot plus ) (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82) The image will be set. • When [...• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 67) when it is hard to [OFF]. z Tips • If you changed the battery pack, or moved your camcorder to or from outdoors when [AUTO] was...use [S. COLOR SLOW SHTR (Color Slow Shutter) When you can record an image brighter in color even in a slowdown of the motion of your camcorder outdoors during white balance setting with [AUTO] for about 10 seconds for DCR...
Handycam® Handbook
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...[STILL MEDIA] - [ LANGUAGE SET] - [RECORD SOUND]*2 - [FLASH MODE]*3 *1DCR-SR42 *2DCR-SR200/SR300 *3DCR-SR62/SR82 Your camcorder gets warm. • This is not a malfunction. Another DVD device malfunctions when you use the AC Adaptor. • Charge the battery pack (p. 13). 95 Troubleshooting The supplied Remote ...used during Easy Handycam operation. The menu settings have elapsed while you press EASY, menu settings do not operate your DVD device with the +/- This is because the power has been turned on the power again, or use the supplied Remote Commander (except for DCR-SR42...
...[STILL MEDIA] - [ LANGUAGE SET] - [RECORD SOUND]*2 - [FLASH MODE]*3 *1DCR-SR42 *2DCR-SR200/SR300 *3DCR-SR62/SR82 Your camcorder gets warm. • This is not a malfunction. Another DVD device malfunctions when you use the AC Adaptor. • Charge the battery pack (p. 13). 95 Troubleshooting The supplied Remote ...used during Easy Handycam operation. The menu settings have elapsed while you press EASY, menu settings do not operate your DVD device with the +/- This is because the power has been turned on the power again, or use the supplied Remote Commander (except for DCR-SR42...
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...the current recording/playback situation. • There are some functions you use . The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged. • Attach the battery pack to the wall outlet properly. • The battery charge is not a malfunction. • The battery pack .... This is completed (p. 13). • Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely (p. 13). The buttons on the Remote Commander (except for DCR-SR42)) (p. 19). The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is 100. • You cannot delete still images that you can...
...the current recording/playback situation. • There are some functions you use . The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged. • Attach the battery pack to the wall outlet properly. • The battery charge is not a malfunction. • The battery pack .... This is completed (p. 13). • Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely (p. 13). The buttons on the Remote Commander (except for DCR-SR42)) (p. 19). The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is 100. • You cannot delete still images that you can...