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3-098-548-11(1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 For details on the advanced operations, please refer to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). © 2007 Sony Corporation
3-098-548-11(1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 For details on the advanced operations, please refer to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). © 2007 Sony Corporation
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... Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR62 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Otherwise, fire or injury may cause undesired operation. DCRSerial No. You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, ... only. Operation is subject to the collection and recycling location nearest you. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR42 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION Replace the battery with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. ACSerial No. The number ...
... Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR62 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Otherwise, fire or injury may cause undesired operation. DCRSerial No. You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, ... only. Operation is subject to the collection and recycling location nearest you. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR42 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION Replace the battery with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. ACSerial No. The number ...
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...For the State of the FCC Rules. Operation is connected. - Operation is subject to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR82 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in a residential installation. The supplied interface cable must accept ...FCC Rules. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C171 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B. If this device must accept any interference received, including interference that ...
...For the State of the FCC Rules. Operation is connected. - Operation is subject to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR82 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in a residential installation. The supplied interface cable must accept ...FCC Rules. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C171 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B. If this device must accept any interference received, including interference that ...
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... camcorder • The hard disk of the camcorder. It is recommended that you can save your image data from being lost , save your recorded images on DCR-SR300...of the camcorder becomes extremely high or extremely low, you may damage the hard disk drive of the camcorder being lost , do not do so, your camcorder. Note...hard disk completely. When the camcorder is recommended that you perform [ FORMAT]* or formatting the hard disk of the camcorder, recording media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the camcorder in each local language are subject to "Handycam...
... camcorder • The hard disk of the camcorder. It is recommended that you can save your image data from being lost , save your recorded images on DCR-SR300...of the camcorder becomes extremely high or extremely low, you may damage the hard disk drive of the camcorder being lost , do not do so, your camcorder. Note...hard disk completely. When the camcorder is recommended that you perform [ FORMAT]* or formatting the hard disk of the camcorder, recording media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the camcorder in each local language are subject to "Handycam...
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... 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) - Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 9 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Getting Started Step...
... 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) - Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 9 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Getting Started Step...
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AC-L200/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...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. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of fire or explosion. Tab WARNING ... Insert the battery case back into the slit to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. Power supply You can use your camcorder in fire. 10
AC-L200/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...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. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of fire or explosion. Tab WARNING ... Insert the battery case back into the slit to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. Power supply You can use your camcorder in fire. 10
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... Charging time 125 Recording time*1 Continuous 105 recording time Typical recording time*4 50 Playback time 120 DCR-SR62/ SR82 125 90*2 100*3 45*2 50*3 110*2 12 NP-FH60: (Unit:min.) DCR-SR200 DCR-SR300 Charging time 135 135 Recording time*1 Continuous recording time 115*2 120*3 95*2 100*3 Typical 55*2 ... changing the battery pack, turn the POWER switch to [SP]. *2 When the LCD backlight turns on the conditions under which you use your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is set to OFF (CHG) and turn off the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p.13). ...
... Charging time 125 Recording time*1 Continuous 105 recording time Typical recording time*4 50 Playback time 120 DCR-SR62/ SR82 125 90*2 100*3 45*2 50*3 110*2 12 NP-FH60: (Unit:min.) DCR-SR200 DCR-SR300 Charging time 135 135 Recording time*1 Continuous recording time 115*2 120*3 95*2 100*3 Typical 55*2 ... changing the battery pack, turn the POWER switch to [SP]. *2 When the LCD backlight turns on the conditions under which you use your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is set to OFF (CHG) and turn off the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p.13). ...
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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. 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
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.../SR300, the lens cover opens and closes automatically. 2 Turn the POWER switch until the respective lamp lights up. Recording Lens cover switch (DCR-SR42/SR62/ SR82) START/STOP A Recording/Playback POWER switch PHOTO [STBY] t [REC] START/STOP B EASY button Flashing t Lights up 1 Slide the lens cover switch to adjust.../STOP again. Movies Press START/STOP A (or B). When disappears, the image has been recorded. • Still images are recorded on the hard disk in the OFF (CHG) position. • (Movie): To record movies • (Still): To record still images 3 Start recording.
.../SR300, the lens cover opens and closes automatically. 2 Turn the POWER switch until the respective lamp lights up. Recording Lens cover switch (DCR-SR42/SR62/ SR82) START/STOP A Recording/Playback POWER switch PHOTO [STBY] t [REC] START/STOP B EASY button Flashing t Lights up 1 Slide the lens cover switch to adjust.../STOP again. Movies Press START/STOP A (or B). When disappears, the image has been recorded. • Still images are recorded on the hard disk in the OFF (CHG) position. • (Movie): To record movies • (Still): To record still images 3 Start recording.
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... numbers of recordable still images on a "Memory Stick Duo" You can perform recording or playing back operation without detailed settings. To cancel Easy Handycam operation, press EASY again. • You cannot use only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with or . ACCESS lamp ("Memory Stick Duo")...is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. • You can check the free hard disk space by Sony Corporation. DCR-SR42: 5,900 ([VGA (0.3M)]) DCR-SR62/SR82: 1,800 ([1.0M]) DCR-SR200: 480 ([4.0M]) DCR-SR300: 315 ([6.1M]) ...
... numbers of recordable still images on a "Memory Stick Duo" You can perform recording or playing back operation without detailed settings. To cancel Easy Handycam operation, press EASY again. • You cannot use only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with or . ACCESS lamp ("Memory Stick Duo")...is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. • You can check the free hard disk space by Sony Corporation. DCR-SR42: 5,900 ([VGA (0.3M)]) DCR-SR62/SR82: 1,800 ([1.0M]) DCR-SR200: 480 ([4.0M]) DCR-SR300: 315 ([6.1M]) ...
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Move the power zoom lever slightly 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. Sound picked up by the built-in microphone is converted to ON. ( appears.) 6 Built-in dark places, set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to 5.1ch surround sound and recorded.*2 19 Parts and functions used for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. 2 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch*1 To record in microphone Records sound.
Move the power zoom lever slightly 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. Sound picked up by the built-in microphone is converted to ON. ( appears.) 6 Built-in dark places, set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to 5.1ch surround sound and recorded.*2 19 Parts and functions used for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. 2 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch*1 To record in microphone Records sound.
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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 For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Recording/Playback ws DISC BURN button Create a DVD by connecting the camcorder to a computer.
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 For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Recording/Playback ws DISC BURN button Create a DVD by connecting the camcorder to a computer.
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... 1 Recording mode (HQ / SP / LP) 2 HOME button 3 Remaining battery (approx.) 4 Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) 5 Counter (hour/minute/second) 6 OPTION button 7 Dual Rec (DCR-SR200/SR300) 8 VIEW IMAGES button 9 5.1ch surround recording (DCR-SR200/ SR300) q; Indicators displayed during the recording media of still images is being saved.
... 1 Recording mode (HQ / SP / LP) 2 HOME button 3 Remaining battery (approx.) 4 Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) 5 Counter (hour/minute/second) 6 OPTION button 7 Dual Rec (DCR-SR200/SR300) 8 VIEW IMAGES button 9 5.1ch surround recording (DCR-SR200/ SR300) q; Indicators displayed during the recording media of still images is being saved.
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...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 disk and "Memory Stick Duo." However, you made changes Following indicators appear... during playback. 23 Recording/Playback 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....
...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 disk and "Memory Stick Duo." However, you made changes Following indicators appear... during playback. 23 Recording/Playback 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....
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... SET]/[SUMMERTIME], [ LANGUAGE SET]*4 GENERAL SET [DEMO MODE], [CALIBRATION], [A.SHUT OFF], [REMOTE CTRL]*3, [DROP SENSOR] *1 DCR-SR200/SR300 *2 DCR-SR42 *3 DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 *4 You can set the item during Easy Handycam operation (p.16). *5 DCR-SR300 *6 [SOUND SETTINGS] (during Easy Handycam operation (p.16)) 30 Items of the OPTION MENU Items you can set only on the...
... SET]/[SUMMERTIME], [ LANGUAGE SET]*4 GENERAL SET [DEMO MODE], [CALIBRATION], [A.SHUT OFF], [REMOTE CTRL]*3, [DROP SENSOR] *1 DCR-SR200/SR300 *2 DCR-SR42 *3 DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 *4 You can set the item during Easy Handycam operation (p.16). *5 DCR-SR300 *6 [SOUND SETTINGS] (during Easy Handycam operation (p.16)) 30 Items of the OPTION MENU Items you can set only on the...
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...8226; Remove the power source. If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of the Handycam Station or your camcorder while the lens cover is closed (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82). • When you cannot activate simultaneously. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (p.11). • ...battery pack. Reconnect it and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Warning indicators Menu items are grayed out. • There are some functions you turn on your camcorder securely (p.11). For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Self-diagnosis display/Warning...
...8226; Remove the power source. If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of the Handycam Station or your camcorder while the lens cover is closed (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82). • When you cannot activate simultaneously. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (p.11). • ...battery pack. Reconnect it and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Warning indicators Menu items are grayed out. • There are some functions you turn on your camcorder securely (p.11). For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Self-diagnosis display/Warning...
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... pressure on it . This is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately (DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300). • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: - When you use a soft cloth to temperatures above substances on your camcorder for a long time • Periodically turn it is not a malfunction....8226; Do not damage the power cord such as by a Sony dealer before storing it . Doing so might cause heat to direct sunlight. consult your camcorder and have contacted your camcorder is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and ...
... pressure on it . This is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately (DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300). • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: - When you use a soft cloth to temperatures above substances on your camcorder for a long time • Periodically turn it is not a malfunction....8226; Do not damage the power cord such as by a Sony dealer before storing it . Doing so might cause heat to direct sunlight. consult your camcorder and have contacted your camcorder is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and ...
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...camcorder at the seaside. • Store in optimum state for a long time. 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 Disk DCR-SR42/SR62 30 GB DCR-SR82... 60 GB DCR-SR200/...
...camcorder at the seaside. • Store in optimum state for a long time. 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 Disk DCR-SR42/SR62 30 GB DCR-SR82... 60 GB DCR-SR200/...
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.... 3 040 000 pixels Effective (Still, 16:9) Approx. 2 280 000 pixels Lens DCR-SR42 Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Optical:40 ×, Digital:80 ×, 2 000 × Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in.) DCR-SR62/SR82 Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Optical:25 ×, Digital:50 ×, 2 000 ×...- 3 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies: 36 - 1 440 mm (1 7/16 - 56 3/4 in.) For still images: 36 - 1 440 mm (1 7/16 - 56 3/4 in.) DCR-SR62/SR82 F=1.8 - 3.2 f=2.5 - 62.5 mm (1/8 - 2 1/2 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies: 41 - 1 189 mm (1 5/8 - 46 7/8 in.) (16:9)*3 43 - 1 075 mm...
.... 3 040 000 pixels Effective (Still, 16:9) Approx. 2 280 000 pixels Lens DCR-SR42 Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Optical:40 ×, Digital:80 ×, 2 000 × Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in.) DCR-SR62/SR82 Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Optical:25 ×, Digital:50 ×, 2 000 ×...- 3 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies: 36 - 1 440 mm (1 7/16 - 56 3/4 in.) For still images: 36 - 1 440 mm (1 7/16 - 56 3/4 in.) DCR-SR62/SR82 F=1.8 - 3.2 f=2.5 - 62.5 mm (1/8 - 2 1/2 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies: 41 - 1 189 mm (1 5/8 - 46 7/8 in.) (16:9)*3 43 - 1 075 mm...
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...(during NightShot function) *1 "Exif" is a file format for DCR-SR42) Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 mm) LCD screen Picture DCR-SR42 6.2 cm (2.5 type) DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 6.9 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total number of Sony's ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced Imaging Processor...FH40 attached DCR-SR200/SR300 76 × 78 × 128 mm (3 × 3 1/8 × 5 1/8 in.) (w×h×d) including the projecting parts 76 × 78 × 149 mm (3 × 3 1/8 × 5 7/8 in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder's setting ...
...(during NightShot function) *1 "Exif" is a file format for DCR-SR42) Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 mm) LCD screen Picture DCR-SR42 6.2 cm (2.5 type) DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 6.9 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total number of Sony's ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced Imaging Processor...FH40 attached DCR-SR200/SR300 76 × 78 × 128 mm (3 × 3 1/8 × 5 1/8 in.) (w×h×d) including the projecting parts 76 × 78 × 149 mm (3 × 3 1/8 × 5 7/8 in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder's setting ...