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Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan Also refer to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) By referring to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) contained in the supplied CD-ROM, you can find more detailed information on how to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. 2-887-134-11(1) Operating Guide DCR-SR40/SR60/SR80 US Additional information on this product and answers to use the camcorder. © 2006 Sony Corporation
Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan Also refer to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) By referring to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) contained in the supplied CD-ROM, you can find more detailed information on how to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. 2-887-134-11(1) Operating Guide DCR-SR40/SR60/SR80 US Additional information on this product and answers to use the camcorder. © 2006 Sony Corporation
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... operating procedures. This may damage the hard disk drive of your camcorder • The hard disk of the camcorder may not be recognized, or recording or playback may be possible. This may prevent data recovery on this manual are based on the model DCR-SR80. • The on connecting the camcorder to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 6 On recording • Before...
... operating procedures. This may damage the hard disk drive of your camcorder • The hard disk of the camcorder may not be recognized, or recording or playback may be possible. This may prevent data recovery on this manual are based on the model DCR-SR80. • The on connecting the camcorder to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 6 On recording • Before...
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... setting the date and time 12 Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording 13 Recording/Playback Recording 14 Playback 15 Parts and functions used for the camcorder 16 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 18 Deleting images 20 Playing the image on a TV 20 Performing with a computer 21 Performing various functions -
... setting the date and time 12 Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording 13 Recording/Playback Recording 14 Playback 15 Parts and functions used for the camcorder 16 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 18 Deleting images 20 Playing the image on a TV 20 Performing with a computer 21 Performing various functions -
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... number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) (p.10) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (DCR-SR60/SR80) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder" (Software) - CD-ROM (1) (p.21) - Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 8 Rechargeable battery pack NP...
... number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) (p.10) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (DCR-SR60/SR80) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder" (Software) - CD-ROM (1) (p.21) - Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 8 Rechargeable battery pack NP...
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The CHG (charge) lamp lights up . 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery... the battery pack, make sure that the v mark on the DC plug is fully charged. Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. To remove the battery pack Slide the POWER switch to set it clicks. 2 Slide the POWER ...4 To the wall outlet You can charge the battery after attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series) to your camcorder. 1 Slide the battery pack in the direction of the POWER switch (p.12) is on. The CHG (charge) lamp...
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up . 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery... the battery pack, make sure that the v mark on the DC plug is fully charged. Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. To remove the battery pack Slide the POWER switch to set it clicks. 2 Slide the POWER ...4 To the wall outlet You can charge the battery after attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series) to your camcorder. 1 Slide the battery pack in the direction of the POWER switch (p.12) is on. The CHG (charge) lamp...
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... a narrow space, such as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder. Recording/Playback time: Approximate time (min.) available when you 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...
... a narrow space, such as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder. Recording/Playback time: Approximate time (min.) available when you 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...
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The clock starts. • The recording date and time are not displayed during recording but are automatically recorded onto the hard disk and displayed during playback (see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF)). • Instead of [DST], [SUMMERTIME] is displayed for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on the LCD... in the center. When resetting the date and time You can set the desired date and time by the grip belt (DCRSR40). 2 Turn on your camcorder, or to edit/delete them 4 Set [DST], [Y] (year), [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and minute. Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the...
The clock starts. • The recording date and time are not displayed during recording but are automatically recorded onto the hard disk and displayed during playback (see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF)). • Instead of [DST], [SUMMERTIME] is displayed for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on the LCD... in the center. When resetting the date and time You can set the desired date and time by the grip belt (DCRSR40). 2 Turn on your camcorder, or to edit/delete them 4 Set [DST], [Y] (year), [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and minute. Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the...
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Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording 2 180 degrees (max.) 1 2 Getting Started 1 90 degrees to the camcorder 2 90 degrees (max.) 3 16:9 (wide) 4:3 1 Open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). 2 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly until... • When you turn on (Still), the screen aspect ratio is changed to 4:3 automatically. 3 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to select the desired screen aspect ratio (DCR-SR60/SR80). 4 Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder correctly. 13
Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording 2 180 degrees (max.) 1 2 Getting Started 1 90 degrees to the camcorder 2 90 degrees (max.) 3 16:9 (wide) 4:3 1 Open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). 2 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly until... • When you turn on (Still), the screen aspect ratio is changed to 4:3 automatically. 3 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to select the desired screen aspect ratio (DCR-SR60/SR80). 4 Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder correctly. 13
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...position. 2 Start recording. Press the green button only when the POWER switch is still being written onto the hard disk. 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 ...recorded. • If the ACCESS lamp is on after recording is finished, it fully B. Recording Lens cover Opens in the direction of the POWER switch (DCR-SR60/SR80). START/STOP B START/STOP A 60min REC 00:01:00 START/ STOP P-MENU [STBY] b [REC] PHOTO Beep 60min 1.0M FINE 123 ...
...position. 2 Start recording. Press the green button only when the POWER switch is still being written onto the hard disk. 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 ...recorded. • If the ACCESS lamp is on after recording is finished, it fully B. Recording Lens cover Opens in the direction of the POWER switch (DCR-SR60/SR80). START/STOP B START/STOP A 60min REC 00:01:00 START/ STOP P-MENU [STBY] b [REC] PHOTO Beep 60min 1.0M FINE 123 ...
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... movie is read from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL Reverse/Forward INDEX screen) When playback from the hard disk drive of / makes the reverse/ fast forward approximately five times faster, two touches make it approximately 10 times faster, three touches make it approximately 30.... Playback Recording/Playback 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to play back the movie from the point you can play back • One touch of the camcorder. To adjust the volume Touch t [VOLUME], then adjust it approximately 60 times faster.
... movie is read from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL Reverse/Forward INDEX screen) When playback from the hard disk drive of / makes the reverse/ fast forward approximately five times faster, two touches make it approximately 10 times faster, three touches make it approximately 30.... Playback Recording/Playback 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to play back the movie from the point you can play back • One touch of the camcorder. To adjust the volume Touch t [VOLUME], then adjust it approximately 60 times faster.
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... camcorder Handycam Station Recording 1 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch To record in mirror mode, open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it further for a faster zoom. Move the power zoom lever slightly for zooming 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. The lamp flashes when the remaining capacity for the battery or the hard disk of the camcorder is running low. 8 Tripod...
... camcorder Handycam Station Recording 1 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch To record in mirror mode, open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it further for a faster zoom. Move the power zoom lever slightly for zooming 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. The lamp flashes when the remaining capacity for the battery or the hard disk of the camcorder is running low. 8 Tripod...
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... the image with the camcorder and the Handycam Station. qa Speaker Sound comes out from about 1.1 to the DC plug of the LCD screen. 4 Adjust the magnification with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto). Open the jack cover. 3 Shoe cover (DCR-SR60/SR80) Open when using Active Interface Shoe. 4 Active Interface Shoe (DCR-SR60/SR80) The Active Interface Shoe...
... the image with the camcorder and the Handycam Station. qa Speaker Sound comes out from about 1.1 to the DC plug of the LCD screen. 4 Adjust the magnification with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto). Open the jack cover. 3 Shoe cover (DCR-SR60/SR80) Open when using Active Interface Shoe. 4 Active Interface Shoe (DCR-SR60/SR80) The Active Interface Shoe...
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For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). A/V jack To delete all movies or still images at once Touch [EDIT] t [DELETE ALL] in step 2, then follow the on the VISUAL INDEX ... on the VISUAL INDEX screen, then touch the Previous/Next Date button to be deleted. Deleting images by date 1 Touch [DATE] on a TV Connect your camcorder to light up the (Movie) or (Still) lamp, then touch . 2 Touch t [YES]. Also, you can check the last recorded movie/still image. Deleting images 1 Select...
For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). A/V jack To delete all movies or still images at once Touch [EDIT] t [DELETE ALL] in step 2, then follow the on the VISUAL INDEX ... on the VISUAL INDEX screen, then touch the Previous/Next Date button to be deleted. Deleting images by date 1 Touch [DATE] on a TV Connect your camcorder to light up the (Movie) or (Still) lamp, then touch . 2 Touch t [YES]. Also, you can check the last recorded movie/still image. Deleting images 1 Select...
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...http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/sony/e/ Compliant Software: - "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) Handbook to introduce how to the camcorder. - Install the above OS has been upgraded. 21 Operation is required. Viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) To view "Handycam Handbook," you can view the ... below . Installing the supplied software The supplied software "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder" is printed on a computer connected to use the camcorder connecting with a Macintosh. "ImageMixer for installation appears. 3 Click [Handycam Handbook]. x For Macintosh user 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Place...
...http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/sony/e/ Compliant Software: - "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) Handbook to introduce how to the camcorder. - Install the above OS has been upgraded. 21 Operation is required. Viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) To view "Handycam Handbook," you can view the ... below . Installing the supplied software The supplied software "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder" is printed on a computer connected to use the camcorder connecting with a Macintosh. "ImageMixer for installation appears. 3 Click [Handycam Handbook]. x For Macintosh user 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Place...
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...) For Windows XP Home Edition / Professional Edition: 256 MB or more (512 MB or more recommended) Hard Disk : Available memory required for installation: 300 MB or more Available free hard disk space for operations required: 14 GB or more (for dual layer DVD system, 28 GB or more available... the software. 3 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) on the computer. 3Double-click [install.exe]. 5 Click [Install]. 6 Select the language for HDD Camcorder]. x Installing software You need to install the software to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer. • Log on as (E:)) vary depending on the...
...) For Windows XP Home Edition / Professional Edition: 256 MB or more (512 MB or more recommended) Hard Disk : Available memory required for installation: 300 MB or more Available free hard disk space for operations required: 14 GB or more (for dual layer DVD system, 28 GB or more available... the software. 3 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) on the computer. 3Double-click [install.exe]. 5 Click [Install]. 6 Select the language for HDD Camcorder]. x Installing software You need to install the software to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer. • Log on as (E:)) vary depending on the...
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The installation for "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder] and [ImageMixer destination folder] appear on the [Ready to install DirectX 9.0c. The computer turns off once, then starts up again automatically (Restart). qf Remove ... If the [Installing Microsoft ® DirectX ®] screen is checked, then click [Finish]. When you complete the installation, the shortcut icons for [ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder" starts. qd Make sure [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.] is displayed, follow the steps below to Install the Program] screen. 9 Select a folder to...
The installation for "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder] and [ImageMixer destination folder] appear on the [Ready to install DirectX 9.0c. The computer turns off once, then starts up again automatically (Restart). qf Remove ... If the [Installing Microsoft ® DirectX ®] screen is checked, then click [Finish]. When you complete the installation, the shortcut icons for [ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder" starts. qd Make sure [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.] is displayed, follow the steps below to Install the Program] screen. 9 Select a folder to...
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...and adjusts the focal point to aim it to at a subject not located in /out adding various effects. Selects whether to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Selects a function for shooting a still image. Records additional digital effects. Displays the demonstration of the functions on...several still images one after another. FADER: D.EFFECT: PICT.EFFECT: REC CTRL *1: USB SELECT *3: DEMO MODE: Selects whether to have focused on the camcorder. CAMERA SET PROGRAM AE: SPOT METER: EXPOSURE: WHITE BAL.: AUTO SHUTTER: SPOT FOCUS: FOCUS: FLASH SET *1: SUPER NSPLUS: NS LIGHT: COLOR SLOW ...
...and adjusts the focal point to aim it to at a subject not located in /out adding various effects. Selects whether to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Selects a function for shooting a still image. Records additional digital effects. Displays the demonstration of the functions on...several still images one after another. FADER: D.EFFECT: PICT.EFFECT: REC CTRL *1: USB SELECT *3: DEMO MODE: Selects whether to have focused on the camcorder. CAMERA SET PROGRAM AE: SPOT METER: EXPOSURE: WHITE BAL.: AUTO SHUTTER: SPOT FOCUS: FOCUS: FLASH SET *1: SUPER NSPLUS: NS LIGHT: COLOR SLOW ...
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...: Selects image quality of the hard disk drive. LCD SET: TV TYPE *1: Sets various settings for the touch panel. DISPLAY: Selects a number of the camcorder. Adjust a time difference without stopping the clock abroad. Deactivates the camcorder when detecting a drop for recording sound. Prevents data on the LCD screen. *1 DCR-SR60/SR80 *2 DCR-SR40 *3 [USB SELECT] appears automatically...
...: Selects image quality of the hard disk drive. LCD SET: TV TYPE *1: Sets various settings for the touch panel. DISPLAY: Selects a number of the camcorder. Adjust a time difference without stopping the clock abroad. Deactivates the camcorder when detecting a drop for recording sound. Prevents data on the LCD screen. *1 DCR-SR60/SR80 *2 DCR-SR40 *3 [USB SELECT] appears automatically...
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...of your Sony dealer will be required to repair. However, your camcorder is extremely high. If you do not work , press the RESET button (p.17) using your camcorder, refer to the following table to a warm place. Leave the camcorder there for repair • Your camcorder may check... hard disk will neither copy nor save (backup) the data on the hard disk (see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF)) on the problem. Charge the battery pack (p.10). • The plug of the camcorder, depending on the other media before sending your camcorder to initialize or change the current hard disk of...
...of your Sony dealer will be required to repair. However, your camcorder is extremely high. If you do not work , press the RESET button (p.17) using your camcorder, refer to the following table to a warm place. Leave the camcorder there for repair • Your camcorder may check... hard disk will neither copy nor save (backup) the data on the hard disk (see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF)) on the problem. Charge the battery pack (p.10). • The plug of the camcorder, depending on the other media before sending your camcorder to initialize or change the current hard disk of...
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... [HDD FORMAT]. • The temperature of your camcorder again. 28 With POWER switch turned on the LCD screen. • The hard disk of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it to a warm place. Turn off the camcorder and take it for a while in your camcorder is extremely high. You cannot press PHOTO...
... [HDD FORMAT]. • The temperature of your camcorder again. 28 With POWER switch turned on the LCD screen. • The hard disk of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it to a warm place. Turn off the camcorder and take it for a while in your camcorder is extremely high. You cannot press PHOTO...