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...maintenance (servicing) instructions in the space provided below. This symbol is intended to alert the user to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to excessive heat such as sunshine,... fire or the like. DCRSerial No. ACSerial No. Model No. Do not expose the batteries to rain or moisture. Refer to the presence of electric shock to persons. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom...
...maintenance (servicing) instructions in the space provided below. This symbol is intended to alert the user to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to excessive heat such as sunshine,... fire or the like. DCRSerial No. ACSerial No. Model No. Do not expose the batteries to rain or moisture. Refer to the presence of electric shock to persons. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom...
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... Class B digital apparatus complies with the same or equivalent type recommended by returning your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is subject to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may cause undesired operation. For customers in the U.S.A. AC Adaptor Do not use the AC Adaptor placed...
... Class B digital apparatus complies with the same or equivalent type recommended by returning your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is subject to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may cause undesired operation. For customers in the U.S.A. AC Adaptor Do not use the AC Adaptor placed...
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... (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack Only for DCR-SR47/SR48/SR67: NP-FH30 (1) Only for DCR-SR87: NP-FH50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 25) "PMB" (software) including "PMB Guide" "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) ...or under a nongravity condition, the block noise made when this function is activated by dropping, the camcorder has drop sensor function. In this camcorder. US Notes on use with the limits for a digital device pursuant to insert the connector plug...
... (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack Only for DCR-SR47/SR48/SR67: NP-FH30 (1) Only for DCR-SR87: NP-FH50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 25) "PMB" (software) including "PMB Guide" "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) ...or under a nongravity condition, the block noise made when this function is activated by dropping, the camcorder has drop sensor function. In this camcorder. US Notes on use with the limits for a digital device pursuant to insert the connector plug...
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Table of contents Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Read this before operating your camcorder 6 Operation flow 10 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 13 Charging the battery pack abroad 14 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 15 Changing ...the language setting 16 Recording Recording 17 Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation 20 Playback Playback on the camcorder 21 ...
Table of contents Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Read this before operating your camcorder 6 Operation flow 10 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 13 Charging the battery pack abroad 14 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 15 Changing ...the language setting 16 Recording Recording 17 Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation 20 Playback Playback on the camcorder 21 ...
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...CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure that the mark on charging...lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. See page 52 on the DC plug is charged, disconnect the AC...
...CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure that the mark on charging...lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. See page 52 on the DC plug is charged, disconnect the AC...
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... You can check the approximate amount of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with your camcorder without any metallic objects. To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery pack . This may cause a malfunction. In... in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF]). When your camcorder is on, you leave your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Do not use a wall outlet (...
... You can check the approximate amount of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with your camcorder without any metallic objects. To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery pack . This may cause a malfunction. In... in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF]). When your camcorder is on, you leave your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Do not use a wall outlet (...
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... source (p. 14). After the disc has been created, the disc tray on the DVD writer opens and you can save movies to a disc when using battery power, the DVD writer does not work. 2 Insert an unused disc into the DVD writer, and close the disc tray. 3 Press (DISC BURN) on ...the created disc. Saving images with the DVD writer. DVDirect Express is completed, touch [END] on the camcorder screen. Touch [EJECT DISC] and remove any inserted disc. 6 Close the disc tray on any discs will be recorded onto the disc. Operating by...
... source (p. 14). After the disc has been created, the disc tray on the DVD writer opens and you can save movies to a disc when using battery power, the DVD writer does not work. 2 Insert an unused disc into the DVD writer, and close the disc tray. 3 Press (DISC BURN) on ...the created disc. Saving images with the DVD writer. DVDirect Express is completed, touch [END] on the camcorder screen. Touch [EJECT DISC] and remove any inserted disc. 6 Close the disc tray on any discs will be recorded onto the disc. Operating by...
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DIVIDE Divides movies. PLAYLIST EDIT ADD Adds a movie to avoid deleting photos. ERASE Erases a movie from a playlist. DISC BURN p. 27 BATTERY INFO Displays the battery information. (MANAGE MEDIA) category MOVIE MEDIA SET p. 38 PHOTO MEDIA SET p. 39 US MEDIA INFO Displays information on the same day at one time in a ...
DIVIDE Divides movies. PLAYLIST EDIT ADD Adds a movie to avoid deleting photos. ERASE Erases a movie from a playlist. DISC BURN p. 27 BATTERY INFO Displays the battery information. (MANAGE MEDIA) category MOVIE MEDIA SET p. 38 PHOTO MEDIA SET p. 39 US MEDIA INFO Displays information on the same day at one time in a ...
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...on the power again. Charge the battery pack (p. 13). Leave the camcorder with the power turned on the camcorder. The camcorder gets warm. Your camcorder may become warm during this , the data stored...temperature of your Sony dealer will not compensate you for any new recordings during operation. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your camcorder, use the ... retain your data. See the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 45) for details on the symptoms of your camcorder for repair Your camcorder may check a minimum amount of data stored...
...on the power again. Charge the battery pack (p. 13). Leave the camcorder with the power turned on the camcorder. The camcorder gets warm. Your camcorder may become warm during this , the data stored...temperature of your Sony dealer will not compensate you for any new recordings during operation. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your camcorder, use the ... retain your data. See the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 45) for details on the symptoms of your camcorder for repair Your camcorder may check a minimum amount of data stored...
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... damaged or unreadable. The hard disk of your camcorder is full. Reconnect it in your camcorder. Battery power is low. The temperature of your camcorder is getting high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Format the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media...
... damaged or unreadable. The hard disk of your camcorder is full. Reconnect it in your camcorder. Battery power is low. The temperature of your camcorder is getting high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Format the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media...
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...58317; Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. This damages the inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have contacted your skin. If any liquid gets in your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off any further. Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, ...in a car parked in the sun. This is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing with plenty of the LCD screen. Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor). For DC...
...58317; Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. This damages the inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have contacted your skin. If any liquid gets in your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off any further. Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, ...in a car parked in the sun. This is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing with plenty of the LCD screen. Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor). For DC...
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...take possession of your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket) using data deletion software on page 45.) to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is recommended that you perform [ EMPTY] (See "Getting detailed information from the "Handycam Handbook" " on... a computer. Note on disposal/transfer of the camcorder. Also, when you destroy the actual body of "Memory Stick ...
...take possession of your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket) using data deletion software on page 45.) to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is recommended that you perform [ EMPTY] (See "Getting detailed information from the "Handycam Handbook" " on... a computer. Note on disposal/transfer of the camcorder. Also, when you destroy the actual body of "Memory Stick ...
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Image device DCR-SR47/SR48/SR67 2.25 mm (1/8 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. 680 000 pixels Effective (Movie, 16:9): Approx. 410 000 pixels Effective (Photos, 16:9): Approx. 250 000 pixels Effective (Photos, 4:3): Approx. 340 000 pixels DCR-SR87 3.0 mm (1/6 type...× 220) General Power requirements: DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption: During camera recording, using LCD screen at normal brightness: DCR-SR47/SR48/SR67 Internal hard disc: 2.2 W "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media: 2.1 W DCR-SR87 Internal hard disc: 2.5 W "Memory Stick PRO Duo"...
Image device DCR-SR47/SR48/SR67 2.25 mm (1/8 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. 680 000 pixels Effective (Movie, 16:9): Approx. 410 000 pixels Effective (Photos, 16:9): Approx. 250 000 pixels Effective (Photos, 4:3): Approx. 340 000 pixels DCR-SR87 3.0 mm (1/6 type...× 220) General Power requirements: DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption: During camera recording, using LCD screen at normal brightness: DCR-SR47/SR48/SR67 Internal hard disc: 2.2 W "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media: 2.1 W DCR-SR87 Internal hard disc: 2.5 W "Memory Stick PRO Duo"...
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... 45 65 65 Playback time 105 120 170 195 *2 DCR-SR47/SR48/SR67 *3 DCR-SR87 The recordable time may vary depending on the AC Adaptor for other specifications. Expected recording time of your camcorder and accessories are subject to +140 °F) Dimensions (...2 3/4 × 4 1/2 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts, and the supplied rechargeable battery pack attached Mass (approx.) DCR-SR47/SR48/SR67 300 g (10 oz) main unit only 340 g (11 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack DCR-SR87 300 g (10 oz) main unit only 350 g (12 oz) including the supplied...
... 45 65 65 Playback time 105 120 170 195 *2 DCR-SR47/SR48/SR67 *3 DCR-SR87 The recordable time may vary depending on the AC Adaptor for other specifications. Expected recording time of your camcorder and accessories are subject to +140 °F) Dimensions (...2 3/4 × 4 1/2 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts, and the supplied rechargeable battery pack attached Mass (approx.) DCR-SR47/SR48/SR67 300 g (10 oz) main unit only 340 g (11 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack DCR-SR87 300 g (10 oz) main unit only 350 g (12 oz) including the supplied...
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... Bottom Upper left Indicator 60 min Meaning HOME button AUDIO MODE Self-timer recording BLT-IN ZOOM MIC MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT Remaining battery Return button Center Indicator [STBY]/[REC] Meaning Recording status Photo size Slide show set Warning Playback mode Upper right Indicator 0:00:00 [00min... image VISUAL INDEX button Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see. Depending on the models of camcorder, some indicator may not be displayed.
... Bottom Upper left Indicator 60 min Meaning HOME button AUDIO MODE Self-timer recording BLT-IN ZOOM MIC MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT Remaining battery Return button Center Indicator [STBY]/[REC] Meaning Recording status Photo size Slide show set Warning Playback mode Upper right Indicator 0:00:00 [00min... image VISUAL INDEX button Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see. Depending on the models of camcorder, some indicator may not be displayed.
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...Zeiss lens) LENS COVER switch (17, 19) A/V Remote Connector (24, 35) Battery pack (13) BATT (battery) release lever (14) DC IN jack (13) "Memory Stick Duo" media slot (39)... the LCD panel 180 degrees, you can zoom in or out. START/STOP button* (18) *DCR-SR48/SR67/SR87 Power zoom lever (18, 20) PHOTO button (20) CHG...lamp (13) ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) (13) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. US 56 POWER button (15) DISP (display) button (22...
...Zeiss lens) LENS COVER switch (17, 19) A/V Remote Connector (24, 35) Battery pack (13) BATT (battery) release lever (14) DC IN jack (13) "Memory Stick Duo" media slot (39)... the LCD panel 180 degrees, you can zoom in or out. START/STOP button* (18) *DCR-SR48/SR67/SR87 Power zoom lever (18, 20) PHOTO button (20) CHG...lamp (13) ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) (13) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. US 56 POWER button (15) DISP (display) button (22...
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...the battery abroad......14 Charging the battery pack..........13 Computer 25 Computer system 25 Copy 40 Copying a disc 30 Creating a disc 30 D DATE/TIME 15 Delete 37 Destination drive or folder........29 Disc recorder 35 DST SET 15 Dubbing 40 DVDirect Express 31 DVD writer 31 E Easy Handycam operation............20 Easy PC Back-up 28 Editing movies 30 F Format 37 H Handycam Handbook 45 HELP function 41 HOME MENU 41, 42 I Install 25 L Language 16 US 58 M ...
...the battery abroad......14 Charging the battery pack..........13 Computer 25 Computer system 25 Copy 40 Copying a disc 30 Creating a disc 30 D DATE/TIME 15 Delete 37 Destination drive or folder........29 Disc recorder 35 DST SET 15 Dubbing 40 DVDirect Express 31 DVD writer 31 E Easy Handycam operation............20 Easy PC Back-up 28 Editing movies 30 F Format 37 H Handycam Handbook 45 HELP function 41 HOME MENU 41, 42 I Install 25 L Language 16 US 58 M ...