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... the set due to direct sunlight. Safety Check Upon completion of other hazards. The set does not operate normally when following conditions: When the power cord or plug is exposed to lightning and power-line surges. Improper adjustment of any service or repairs to the set, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks (as the original parts. Installation Water and Moisture Do not use power-line operated sets...
... the set due to direct sunlight. Safety Check Upon completion of other hazards. The set does not operate normally when following conditions: When the power cord or plug is exposed to lightning and power-line surges. Improper adjustment of any service or repairs to the set, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks (as the original parts. Installation Water and Moisture Do not use power-line operated sets...
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... you call toll free 1-800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are recyclable. US For customers in the U.S.A. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR45, DCR-SR46 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION Replace the battery with Part 15 of the FCC...
... you call toll free 1-800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are recyclable. US For customers in the U.S.A. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR45, DCR-SR46 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION Replace the battery with Part 15 of the FCC...
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... Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Handycam Station (1) (DCR-SR65/SR85) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (DCR-SR65/ SR85) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 26) Picture Motion Browser (Software) PMB Guide Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) Using the camcorder The camcorder is...
... Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Handycam Station (1) (DCR-SR65/SR85) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (DCR-SR65/ SR85) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 26) Picture Motion Browser (Software) PMB Guide Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) Using the camcorder The camcorder is...
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... repeat recording/deleting images for effective use a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" of your camcorder. images may be lost or other malfunctions could occur. Remove the "Memory Stick PRO Duo." Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from shock by the camcorder may also be recorded. In this function is manufactured using the Remote Commander. (DCR-SR65/SR85) Insulation sheet Types of the camcorder may not be recognized, or recording or playback may not...
... repeat recording/deleting images for effective use a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" of your camcorder. images may be lost or other malfunctions could occur. Remove the "Memory Stick PRO Duo." Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from shock by the camcorder may also be recorded. In this function is manufactured using the Remote Commander. (DCR-SR65/SR85) Insulation sheet Types of the camcorder may not be recognized, or recording or playback may not...
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... "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) and "PMB Guide." It is connected to a computer Do not try to format the hard disk of the camcorder using your camcorder if necessary (p. 12). When the camcorder is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the camcorder. About this manual The LCD screens and indicators shown in this manual were taken with this camcorder. See page 13 for the recordable time of a "Memory Stick PRO...
... "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) and "PMB Guide." It is connected to a computer Do not try to format the hard disk of the camcorder using your camcorder if necessary (p. 12). When the camcorder is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the camcorder. About this manual The LCD screens and indicators shown in this manual were taken with this camcorder. See page 13 for the recordable time of a "Memory Stick PRO...
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..." battery pack (H series). 1 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow until it in the direction of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack. 4 For DCR-SR65/SR85: Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet (wall socket). For DCR-SR45/SR46: Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the bottom. When setting the camcorder onto the Handycam...
..." battery pack (H series). 1 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow until it in the direction of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack. 4 For DCR-SR65/SR85: Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet (wall socket). For DCR-SR45/SR46: Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the bottom. When setting the camcorder onto the Handycam...
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... battery pack. Recording/Playback time: Approximate time (min.) available when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on the conditions under the following settings: Recording mode: [SP] The LCD backlight turns: [ON] Typical recording time shows the time when you use your camcorder or the Handycam Station (DCR-SR65/SR85), even when the power cord (mains lead) is fully charged. US 10 DCR-SR45/SR46 Charging time 125 Recording time Continuous recording time 100 110 Typical recording time 50 50 Playback time...
... battery pack. Recording/Playback time: Approximate time (min.) available when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on the conditions under the following settings: Recording mode: [SP] The LCD backlight turns: [ON] Typical recording time shows the time when you use your camcorder or the Handycam Station (DCR-SR65/SR85), even when the power cord (mains lead) is fully charged. US 10 DCR-SR45/SR46 Charging time 125 Recording time Continuous recording time 100 110 Typical recording time 50 50 Playback time...
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... internal hard disk: DCR-SR45: 10 hours 40 minutes DCR-SR46/SR65: 14 hours 30 minutes DCR-SR85: 21 hours 50 minutes "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (4 GB) made by Sony Corporation: 80 minutes Check the number of recordable still images on the screen. 2 Touch [MOVIE MEDIA SET] to select the media for movies, and touch [PHOTO MEDIA SET] to select the media for movies and still images. The default setting is changed. To confirm the recording media setting Turn the POWER switch...
... internal hard disk: DCR-SR45: 10 hours 40 minutes DCR-SR46/SR65: 14 hours 30 minutes DCR-SR85: 21 hours 50 minutes "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (4 GB) made by Sony Corporation: 80 minutes Check the number of recordable still images on the screen. 2 Touch [MOVIE MEDIA SET] to select the media for movies, and touch [PHOTO MEDIA SET] to select the media for movies and still images. The default setting is changed. To confirm the recording media setting Turn the POWER switch...
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...; [REC] PHOTO Recording/Playback START/STOP Flashing Lights up 1 Slide the LENS COVER switch to adjust the focus (a beep sounds), then press it fully (a shutter click sounds). Still Images Press PHOTO lightly to open. 2 Turn the POWER switch until the respective lamp lights up. Press the green button only when the POWER switch is created automatically. Movies Press START/STOP (or ). appears beside or . US 15 Recording/Playback Recording The images are recorded on the media selected...
...; [REC] PHOTO Recording/Playback START/STOP Flashing Lights up 1 Slide the LENS COVER switch to adjust the focus (a beep sounds), then press it fully (a shutter click sounds). Still Images Press PHOTO lightly to open. 2 Turn the POWER switch until the respective lamp lights up. Press the green button only when the POWER switch is created automatically. Movies Press START/STOP (or ). appears beside or . US 15 Recording/Playback Recording The images are recorded on the media selected...
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... or VCR using the A/V connecting cable (supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with the image on each of movies When playing back a movie, touch (OPTION) tab [VOLUME], then adjust the volume with / . Tips appears with S VIDEO (optional). To adjust the volume of the tab that was lastly played back/recorded. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). DCR-SR45/SR46 A/V Remote Connector DCR-SR65/SR85 A/V OUT jack Recording/Playback (Yellow) (White) (Yellow) (Red) : Signal flow VCR or...
... or VCR using the A/V connecting cable (supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with the image on each of movies When playing back a movie, touch (OPTION) tab [VOLUME], then adjust the volume with / . Tips appears with S VIDEO (optional). To adjust the volume of the tab that was lastly played back/recorded. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). DCR-SR45/SR46 A/V Remote Connector DCR-SR65/SR85 A/V OUT jack Recording/Playback (Yellow) (White) (Yellow) (Red) : Signal flow VCR or...
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... data. The accessory can set automatically for easy recording/playback. Recording/Playback of the settings are set the time when the camcorder turns off as a video light, a flash, or a microphone. Your camcorder returns to recording standby in dark places. QUICK ON button The QUICK ON lamp flashes and your camcorder goes to record in approximately 1 second. To cancel, press EASY again. NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON ( appears) to power saving mode (sleep mode). Connecting...
... data. The accessory can set automatically for easy recording/playback. Recording/Playback of the settings are set the time when the camcorder turns off as a video light, a flash, or a microphone. Your camcorder returns to recording standby in dark places. QUICK ON button The QUICK ON lamp flashes and your camcorder goes to record in approximately 1 second. To cancel, press EASY again. NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON ( appears) to power saving mode (sleep mode). Connecting...
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... not displayed while recording. However, you made changes Following indicators appear during playback. See "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) for still images Center Indicator Meaning IMAGE SIZE Slide show set NightShot plus Super NightShot plus Color Slow Shutter PictBridge connecting Warning Bottom Indicator Meaning Picture effect Digital effect Manual focus SCENE SELECTION Back light White balance SteadyShot off Drop sensor activated The media selected for details. The recording date and time is recorded automatically...
... not displayed while recording. However, you made changes Following indicators appear during playback. See "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) for still images Center Indicator Meaning IMAGE SIZE Slide show set NightShot plus Super NightShot plus Color Slow Shutter PictBridge connecting Warning Bottom Indicator Meaning Picture effect Digital effect Manual focus SCENE SELECTION Back light White balance SteadyShot off Drop sensor activated The media selected for details. The recording date and time is recorded automatically...
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... MEDIA SET*1 MEDIA INFO MEDIA FORMAT*1 REPAIR IMG.DB F. [HDD], [MEMORY STICK] [HDD], [MEMORY STICK] [HDD], [MEMORY STICK] [HDD], [MEMORY STICK] (SETTINGS) category MOVIE SETTINGS [REC MODE], [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], [WIDE SELECT], [DIGITAL ZOOM], [STEADYSHOT], [AUTO SLW SHUTTR], [GUIDEFRAME], [ REMAINING SET], [ INDEX SET]*1 PHOTO SETTINGS [ IMAGE SIZE]*1, [FILE NO.], [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], [GUIDEFRAME], [FLASH MODE]*1*2, [FLASH LEVEL]*2, [REDEYE REDUC]*2 VIEW [DATA CODE], IMAGES SET [ DISPLAY] SOUND/ DISP SET*3 [VOLUME]*1, [BEEP]*1, [LCD BRIGHT], [LCD BL LEVEL], [LCD COLOR] OUTPUT [TV TYPE...
... MEDIA SET*1 MEDIA INFO MEDIA FORMAT*1 REPAIR IMG.DB F. [HDD], [MEMORY STICK] [HDD], [MEMORY STICK] [HDD], [MEMORY STICK] [HDD], [MEMORY STICK] (SETTINGS) category MOVIE SETTINGS [REC MODE], [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], [WIDE SELECT], [DIGITAL ZOOM], [STEADYSHOT], [AUTO SLW SHUTTR], [GUIDEFRAME], [ REMAINING SET], [ INDEX SET]*1 PHOTO SETTINGS [ IMAGE SIZE]*1, [FILE NO.], [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], [GUIDEFRAME], [FLASH MODE]*1*2, [FLASH LEVEL]*2, [REDEYE REDUC]*2 VIEW [DATA CODE], IMAGES SET [ DISPLAY] SOUND/ DISP SET*3 [VOLUME]*1, [BEEP]*1, [LCD BRIGHT], [LCD BL LEVEL], [LCD COLOR] OUTPUT [TV TYPE...
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... Touch Disc Burn) You can save the images recorded on the hard disk of the camcorder directly to some type of external media such as described below . Creating a DVD with ease by pressing (DISC BURN) button. Connecting with the A/V connecting cable You can dub to movie dubbing compatible DVD writers, etc. Connecting with the USB cable You can dub to VCRs, DVD/HDD recorders. Saving images Items of the OPTION MENU Items you can set only on the hard disk of a computer. Saving images on...
... Touch Disc Burn) You can save the images recorded on the hard disk of the camcorder directly to some type of external media such as described below . Creating a DVD with ease by pressing (DISC BURN) button. Connecting with the A/V connecting cable You can dub to movie dubbing compatible DVD writers, etc. Connecting with the USB cable You can dub to VCRs, DVD/HDD recorders. Saving images Items of the OPTION MENU Items you can set only on the hard disk of a computer. Saving images on...
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... upgraded or in the disc drive of your computer. "Picture Motion Browser" (only for installation appears. Click [Handycam Handbook]. http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ms/us/ Installing and viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) To view "Handycam Handbook" (PDF), you need to install Adobe Reader on the computer. Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in detail about your computer. When the installation is printed on its practical use a Macintosh computer connected to the support web site. To view "Handycam Handbook" (PDF...
... upgraded or in the disc drive of your computer. "Picture Motion Browser" (only for installation appears. Click [Handycam Handbook]. http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ms/us/ Installing and viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) To view "Handycam Handbook" (PDF), you need to install Adobe Reader on the computer. Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in detail about your computer. When the installation is printed on its practical use a Macintosh computer connected to the support web site. To view "Handycam Handbook" (PDF...
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... computer using the supplied USB cable. For DCR-SR45/SR46: Connect the AC Adaptor to the camcorder and a wall outlet (wall socket), then turn the POWER switch to turn on. Connect the (USB) jack of the Handycam Station to the (USB) jack of the computer using the supplied USB cable. The [USB SELECT] screen appears automatically on the LCD screen of your camcorder. Touch [ USB CONNECT] or [ USB CONNECT] on the [USB SELECT] screen...
... computer using the supplied USB cable. For DCR-SR45/SR46: Connect the AC Adaptor to the camcorder and a wall outlet (wall socket), then turn the POWER switch to turn on. Connect the (USB) jack of the Handycam Station to the (USB) jack of the computer using the supplied USB cable. The [USB SELECT] screen appears automatically on the LCD screen of your camcorder. Touch [ USB CONNECT] or [ USB CONNECT] on the [USB SELECT] screen...
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.... Turn on the power again. Charge the battery pack (p. 9). Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you for any problems using a sharp-pointed object. (If you press the RESET button, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset.) The temperature of your camcorder is recording the image you have just shot on the media. Be sure to save the data on the internal hard disk (see "PMB Guide." However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor...
.... Turn on the power again. Charge the battery pack (p. 9). Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you for any problems using a sharp-pointed object. (If you press the RESET button, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset.) The temperature of your camcorder is recording the image you have just shot on the media. Be sure to save the data on the internal hard disk (see "PMB Guide." However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor...
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... with the hard disk drive in a cool place. The temperature of times, contact your computer. "Picture Motion Browser" does not work correctly. Quit "Picture Motion Browser" and restart your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Reconnect it for recording images. Delete unnecessary images, or format the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" after you cannot service has occurred. Inform them of the computer other media (p. 24). The Image Database File is...
... with the hard disk drive in a cool place. The temperature of times, contact your computer. "Picture Motion Browser" does not work correctly. Quit "Picture Motion Browser" and restart your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Reconnect it for recording images. Delete unnecessary images, or format the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" after you cannot service has occurred. Inform them of the computer other media (p. 24). The Image Database File is...
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... power cord (mains lead) such as by playing back or recording images for example, and operate it . Keep metal contacts clean. Keep the Remote Commander and button-type US battery out of the lens. Keep the POWER switch setting to record properly. Near AM receivers and video equipment. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be exposed to clean it. This is not a malfunction. To clean the LCD screen...
... power cord (mains lead) such as by playing back or recording images for example, and operate it . Keep metal contacts clean. Keep the Remote Commander and button-type US battery out of the lens. Keep the POWER switch setting to record properly. Near AM receivers and video equipment. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be exposed to clean it. This is not a malfunction. To clean the LCD screen...
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...) Average power consumption During camera recording with normal brightness. DCR-SR45/SR46: 2.8 W DCR-SR65/SR85: 3.0 W Operating temperature: 0°C to + 40°C (32 °F to [ON], Shutter speed 1/30 second) 0 lx (lux) (during NightShot plus function) DCR-SR65/SR85 8 lx (lux) (when [AUTO SLW SHUTTR] is set to 104 °F) Specifications System Video compression format: MPEG2/JPEG (Still images) Audio compression format: Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator Video signal: NTSC color, EIA standards Hard Disk DCR-SR45...
...) Average power consumption During camera recording with normal brightness. DCR-SR45/SR46: 2.8 W DCR-SR65/SR85: 3.0 W Operating temperature: 0°C to + 40°C (32 °F to [ON], Shutter speed 1/30 second) 0 lx (lux) (during NightShot plus function) DCR-SR65/SR85 8 lx (lux) (when [AUTO SLW SHUTTR] is set to 104 °F) Specifications System Video compression format: MPEG2/JPEG (Still images) Audio compression format: Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator Video signal: NTSC color, EIA standards Hard Disk DCR-SR45...
