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... using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder*. • It is recommended that you save all your camcorder may damage the hard disk drive of your data. In this manual were taken with a digital still camera, and may not be able to record or play back may be possible. In... the camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Notes on the operating system of the computer. * Refer to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 7 See "Precautions" (p.34). • To prevent the hard disk from being broken or recorded images from being lost , do not do so, your recorded images on DCR-SR300....
... using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder*. • It is recommended that you save all your camcorder may damage the hard disk drive of your data. In this manual were taken with a digital still camera, and may not be able to record or play back may be possible. In... the camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Notes on the operating system of the computer. * Refer to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 7 See "Precautions" (p.34). • To prevent the hard disk from being broken or recorded images from being lost , do not do so, your recorded images on DCR-SR300....
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... 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...
... 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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... 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. Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items...
... 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. Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items...
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... Commander. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending 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. In this case, replace the battery with the + side facing up. 3 Insert ...the battery case back into the slit to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. AC-L200/L200B [a] [b] On the Remote Commander (except for DCR-SR42) Using the Remote Commander ...
... Commander. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending 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. In this case, replace the battery with the + side facing up. 3 Insert ...the battery case back into the slit to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. AC-L200/L200B [a] [b] On the Remote Commander (except for DCR-SR42) Using the Remote Commander ...
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... you remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor, make sure that the v mark on the Handycam Station. BATT (battery) release lever 4 Connect the power cord to OFF (CHG). Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. 2 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG) (The...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. Be sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p.13) is turned off when the battery pack is fully charged. The CHG...
... you remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor, make sure that the v mark on the Handycam Station. BATT (battery) release lever 4 Connect the power cord to OFF (CHG). Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. 2 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG) (The...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. Be sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p.13) is turned off when the battery pack is fully charged. The CHG...
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... AC Adaptor from the wall outlet. Recording/Playback time: Approximate time (min.) available when you fully charge a completely exhausted battery pack. On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using the AC Adaptor. This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power...
... AC Adaptor from the wall outlet. Recording/Playback time: Approximate time (min.) available when you fully charge a completely exhausted battery pack. On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using the AC Adaptor. This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power...
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... 1 While pressing the green button, turn the POWER switch repeatedly in a specified language. Changing the language setting You can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the hard disc, and can change the on-screen displays to 4:3 automatically. 2 Select the desired geographical area with v/V, then touch [NEXT]. 3 Set [... not appear during playback. Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [ LANGUAGE SET], then select the desired language. POWER switch When using the camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on the LCD screen.
... 1 While pressing the green button, turn the POWER switch repeatedly in a specified language. Changing the language setting You can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the hard disc, and can change the on-screen displays to 4:3 automatically. 2 Select the desired geographical area with v/V, then touch [NEXT]. 3 Set [... not appear during playback. Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [ LANGUAGE SET], then select the desired language. POWER switch When using the camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on the LCD screen.
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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 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.
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... the "Memory Stick Duo" into the slot in once. 16 • When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is created automatically. • The maximum recordable time are followings (with or . ACCESS lamp ("Memory Stick Duo") To eject a "Memory Stick Duo," open the LCD panel...• You can check the free hard disk space by Sony Corporation. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). DCR-SR42/SR62: approx. 10 hours and 50 minutes DCR-SR82: approx. 21 hours and 40 minutes DCR-SR200/SR300: approx. 14 hours and 30 minutes To record still images on the "Memory Stick Duo...
... the "Memory Stick Duo" into the slot in once. 16 • When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is created automatically. • The maximum recordable time are followings (with or . ACCESS lamp ("Memory Stick Duo") To eject a "Memory Stick Duo," open the LCD panel...• You can check the free hard disk space by Sony Corporation. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). DCR-SR42/SR62: approx. 10 hours and 50 minutes DCR-SR82: approx. 21 hours and 40 minutes DCR-SR200/SR300: approx. 14 hours and 30 minutes To record still images on the "Memory Stick Duo...
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..., and the still image to turn 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 Duo...
..., and the still image to turn 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 Duo...
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Move it further for a slower zoom. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. 2 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch*1 To record in dark places, set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON. ( appears.) 6 Built-in microphone is converted to 5.1ch surround sound and recorded.*2 19 Sound picked up by the built-in microphone Records sound. Parts and functions used 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.
Move it further for a slower zoom. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. 2 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch*1 To record in dark places, set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON. ( appears.) 6 Built-in microphone is converted to 5.1ch surround sound and recorded.*2 19 Sound picked up by the built-in microphone Records sound. Parts and functions used 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.
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...you touched will be turned on or off as a video light, a flash, or a microphone. qd EASY button See page 16. Playback 1 Power zoom lever q; qh NIGHTSHOT switch*2 To record in dark places, set to on your camcorder. Zoom buttons You can be displayed in mirror mode, ...open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to ON. ( 20 appears.) qk...
...you touched will be turned on or off as a video light, a flash, or a microphone. qd EASY button See page 16. Playback 1 Power zoom lever q; qh NIGHTSHOT switch*2 To record in dark places, set to on your camcorder. Zoom buttons You can be displayed in mirror mode, ...open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to ON. ( 20 appears.) qk...
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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 Recording/Playback ws DISC BURN button Create a DVD by connecting the camcorder to a computer. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF).
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 Recording/Playback ws DISC BURN button Create a DVD by connecting the camcorder to a computer. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF).
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... Meaning Picture effect Digital effect Manual focus SCENE SELECTION . They are not displayed while recording. Indicators when you can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. However, you ...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...
... Meaning Picture effect Digital effect Manual focus SCENE SELECTION . They are not displayed while recording. Indicators when you can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. However, you ...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...
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...one time In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL] or [ DELETE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t . For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Deleting the images on the hard disk 1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS) t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ DELETE] (movies) or [ ... camcorder. Creating a DVD with One Touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can save images recorded on the camcorder directly to a DVD with selected images You can save images on a DVD or the hard disk of your camcorder to other devices You can save the images recorded on the camcorder as...
...one time In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL] or [ DELETE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t . For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Deleting the images on the hard disk 1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS) t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ DELETE] (movies) or [ ... camcorder. Creating a DVD with One Touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can save images recorded on the camcorder directly to a DVD with selected images You can save images on a DVD or the hard disk of your camcorder to other devices You can save the images recorded on the camcorder as...
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For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 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). 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.
For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 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). 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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... "Handbook.pdf", you can view the handbook. Operation is printed on the computer. 2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the disc drive of your computer, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Editing the imported images - x For Macintosh user 1 Turn on its bottom surface. 5 Click [Exit] t ...[Exit], then remove the CD- ROM, double-click the [US] folder and then drag-and-drop the "Handbook.pdf" on the desktop of your computer. • The model name of your camcorder...
... "Handbook.pdf", you can view the handbook. Operation is printed on the computer. 2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the disc drive of your computer, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Editing the imported images - x For Macintosh user 1 Turn on its bottom surface. 5 Click [Exit] t ...[Exit], then remove the CD- ROM, double-click the [US] folder and then drag-and-drop the "Handbook.pdf" on the desktop of your computer. • The model name of your camcorder...
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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 7 or later-compatible video card, Minimum 1024 × 768 dots, High Color (16 bit color) Others: USB port (this ... screen. Otherwise, the software will not be provided as standard), Disc drive that your area and country/region, then click [Next]. • The software is reproduced in uneven playback. Provide the camcorder and the Handycam Station, and a USB cable beforehand. However, imported images and ...
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 7 or later-compatible video card, Minimum 1024 × 768 dots, High Color (16 bit color) Others: USB port (this ... screen. Otherwise, the software will not be provided as standard), Disc drive that your area and country/region, then click [Next]. • The software is reproduced in uneven playback. Provide the camcorder and the Handycam Station, and a USB cable beforehand. However, imported images and ...
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... MENU You can get secure and useful customer support. To see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Windows Media Format 9 Series Runtime (Windows 2000 only) Software required to install the software. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 Turn on your camcorder, then press (HOME) A (or B). 2 Touch the desired setup... items in the current recording/playback situation. The short-cut icons, such as [ ] (Picture Motion Browser), appear on the HOME MENU (HELP) 1 Press (HOME). 28 qa Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of each item on the desktop. http://www.sony.net/registration/di/ ...
... MENU You can get secure and useful customer support. To see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Windows Media Format 9 Series Runtime (Windows 2000 only) Software required to install the software. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 Turn on your camcorder, then press (HOME) A (or B). 2 Touch the desired setup... items in the current recording/playback situation. The short-cut icons, such as [ ] (Picture Motion Browser), appear on the HOME MENU (HELP) 1 Press (HOME). 28 qa Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of each item on the desktop. http://www.sony.net/registration/di/ ...
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...recording/playback status of the (HELP) button turns orange. 3 Touch the item you want is not on a computer. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 While using your camcorder..., touch [YES]. Various functions are displayed in the context of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category MOVIE PHOTO SMTH SLW REC*1 (VIEW IMAGES) category VISUAL INDEX PLAYLIST (OTHERS... by date] PRINT [ PRINT], [ PRINT] COMPUTER [ COMPUTER], [ COMPUTER], [DISC BURN] (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) category FORMAT FORMAT INFO 29 Recording/Playback 2 Touch (HELP). When you touch an item, its explanation appears on the...
...recording/playback status of the (HELP) button turns orange. 3 Touch the item you want is not on a computer. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 While using your camcorder..., touch [YES]. Various functions are displayed in the context of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category MOVIE PHOTO SMTH SLW REC*1 (VIEW IMAGES) category VISUAL INDEX PLAYLIST (OTHERS... by date] PRINT [ PRINT], [ PRINT] COMPUTER [ COMPUTER], [ COMPUTER], [DISC BURN] (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) category FORMAT FORMAT INFO 29 Recording/Playback 2 Touch (HELP). When you touch an item, its explanation appears on the...