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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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.... Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is connected. - Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR82 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Note This equipment has... been tested and found to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are cautioned that any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to comply with the Handycam...
.... Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is connected. - Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR82 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Note This equipment has... been tested and found to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are cautioned that any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to comply with the Handycam...
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...hard disk from the camcorder. - When the camcorder is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the camcorder being activated in such situations. Note on disposal/transfer • If you perform [ FORMAT]* or formatting the hard disk of the camcorder, you may damage the hard disk drive...Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 7 Change the screen language before using a computer. to the protection features of the camcorder. Note on the operating system of the camcorder becomes extremely high or extremely low, you transfer the camcorder...can save your recordings on DCR-SR300. • The...
...hard disk from the camcorder. - When the camcorder is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the camcorder being activated in such situations. Note on disposal/transfer • If you perform [ FORMAT]* or formatting the hard disk of the camcorder, you may damage the hard disk drive...Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 7 Change the screen language before using a computer. to the protection features of the camcorder. Note on the operating system of the camcorder becomes extremely high or extremely low, you transfer the camcorder...can save your recordings on DCR-SR300. • The...
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... your camcorder. Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 9 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p.11) Power cord (1) (p.11) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (except for DCR-SR42) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p.11) (DCR-SR42/SR62/ SR82) NP-FH60 (1) (p.11) (DCR-SR200/SR300) Handycam...
... your camcorder. Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 9 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p.11) Power cord (1) (p.11) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (except for DCR-SR42) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p.11) (DCR-SR42/SR62/ SR82) NP-FH60 (1) (p.11) (DCR-SR200/SR300) Handycam...
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...can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder. • Your camcorder operates only with an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series). 1 Attach the battery pack by sliding it clicks. 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off . 11 Be sure that ... To remove the battery pack Turn the POWER switch to the DC IN jack on the DC plug is fully charged. Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. 2 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow until it in the direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG...
...can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder. • Your camcorder operates only with an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series). 1 Attach the battery pack by sliding it clicks. 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off . 11 Be sure that ... To remove the battery pack Turn the POWER switch to the DC IN jack on the DC plug is fully charged. Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. 2 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow until it in the direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG...
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... time: Approximate time (min.) available when you use your camcorder. • Do not use a fully charged battery pack. NP-FH40: (Unit:min.) DCR-SR42 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... Adaptor from the battery as long as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is set to the DC IN jack of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic ...
... time: Approximate time (min.) available when you use your camcorder. • Do not use a fully charged battery pack. NP-FH40: (Unit:min.) DCR-SR42 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... Adaptor from the battery as long as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is set to the DC IN jack of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic ...
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...battery pack. DCR-SR42: 5,900 ([VGA (0.3M)]) DCR-SR62/SR82: 1,800 ([1.0M]) DCR-SR200: 480 ([4.0M]) DCR-SR300: 315 ([6.1M]) • All numbers measured when using a "Memory Stick Duo" made by Sony Corporation. Your camcorder returns to 3 still images by pressing PHOTO during Easy Handycam operation. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF... Stick Duo" in the right direction until it means data is still being written onto the hard disk or "Memory Stick Duo." Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. • You can capture up to...
...battery pack. DCR-SR42: 5,900 ([VGA (0.3M)]) DCR-SR62/SR82: 1,800 ([1.0M]) DCR-SR200: 480 ([4.0M]) DCR-SR300: 315 ([6.1M]) • All numbers measured when using a "Memory Stick Duo" made by Sony Corporation. Your camcorder returns to 3 still images by pressing PHOTO during Easy Handycam operation. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF... Stick Duo" in the right direction until it means data is still being written onto the hard disk or "Memory Stick Duo." Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. • You can capture up to...
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Sound picked up by the built-in microphone Records sound. Parts and functions used for a slower zoom. Move it further 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 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 Records sound. Parts and functions used for a slower zoom. Move it further 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 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.
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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). 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
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... (still images), according to the type of image you save the images recorded on a DVD or the hard disk of a computer. The selected still image is marked with . 4 Touch t [YES] t . For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Deleting the images on a DVD. To delete the still images in step 2, touch [.... Due to the limited capacity of external media such as described below. Saving images by connecting your camcorder. To delete all still images on the hard disk of your camcorder to other devices You can also edit those images. Creating a DVD with One Touch (One Touch Disc...
... (still images), according to the type of image you save the images recorded on a DVD or the hard disk of a computer. The selected still image is marked with . 4 Touch t [YES] t . For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Deleting the images on a DVD. To delete the still images in step 2, touch [.... Due to the limited capacity of external media such as described below. Saving images by connecting your camcorder. To delete all still images on the hard disk of your camcorder to other devices You can also edit those images. Creating a DVD with One Touch (One Touch Disc...
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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. 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 For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF).
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. 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 For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF).
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...Reader on the computer. Creating a DVD Install the above OS has been upgraded or in the disc drive of your Handycam is necessary to a computer - ROM from the disc drive of your camcorder or how to your computer. CPU: Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or faster Application: DirectX 9.0c or... later (This product is not compatible with a computer In the supplied CD-ROM, "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) and "Picture Motion Browser" (...
...Reader on the computer. Creating a DVD Install the above OS has been upgraded or in the disc drive of your Handycam is necessary to a computer - ROM from the disc drive of your camcorder or how to your computer. CPU: Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or faster Application: DirectX 9.0c or... later (This product is not compatible with a computer In the supplied CD-ROM, "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) and "Picture Motion Browser" (...
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...computer before connecting your computer appears, you to restart your camcorder to your Windows computer before installing the software. 3 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer. Recording/Playback Hard disk: Available free hard disk space for installation required: Approximately 600 MB (for creating ...(E:)) may be dropped from movies, resulting in 2ch sound. • If you agree, then click [Next]. 8 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station, then turn the POWER switch to turn on the computer. 4 Click [Install]. 5 Select the language for the application to...
...computer before connecting your computer appears, you to restart your camcorder to your Windows computer before installing the software. 3 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer. Recording/Playback Hard disk: Available free hard disk space for installation required: Approximately 600 MB (for creating ...(E:)) may be dropped from movies, resulting in 2ch sound. • If you agree, then click [Next]. 8 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station, then turn the POWER switch to turn on the computer. 4 Click [Install]. 5 Select the language for the application to...
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qa Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of each item on the screen for your computer. • For disconnecting the USB cable, see the explanation of the function of your convenience. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 Turn on your camcorder, then press (HOME) A (or B). 2 Touch the desired setup item... the software. The short-cut icons, such as [ ] (Picture Motion Browser), appear on -screen instructions to complete the installation. http://www.sony.net/registration/di/ • For the information about Picture Motion Browser, visit the following URL: http://www...
qa Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of each item on the screen for your computer. • For disconnecting the USB cable, see the explanation of the function of your convenience. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 Turn on your camcorder, then press (HOME) A (or B). 2 Touch the desired setup item... the software. The short-cut icons, such as [ ] (Picture Motion Browser), appear on -screen instructions to complete the installation. http://www.sony.net/registration/di/ • For the information about Picture Motion Browser, visit the following URL: http://www...
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...playback status of the (HELP) button turns orange. 3 Touch the item you touch an item, its explanation appears on a computer. The bottom of your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on the screen, touch another tab. Recording/Playback 2 Touch (HELP). When you want is not on the screen. 2 Touch the ...desired item. 3 Change the setting, then touch . • When the item you want to know the content. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 While using your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy...
...playback status of the (HELP) button turns orange. 3 Touch the item you touch an item, its explanation appears on a computer. The bottom of your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on the screen, touch another tab. Recording/Playback 2 Touch (HELP). When you want is not on the screen. 2 Touch the ...desired item. 3 Change the setting, then touch . • When the item you want to know the content. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 While using your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy...
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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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... automatically turned off (A.SHUT OFF). The power abruptly turns off your Sony dealer will be ready to be deleted. Notes before sending your camcorder for your camcorder is extremely low. Cancel Easy Handycam operation. You cannot make new recording during this , the data stored on the hard disk in a cool place. • The temperature of your...
... automatically turned off (A.SHUT OFF). The power abruptly turns off your Sony dealer will be ready to be deleted. Notes before sending your camcorder for your camcorder is extremely low. Cancel Easy Handycam operation. You cannot make new recording during this , the data stored on the hard disk in a cool place. • The temperature of your...
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... details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Some symptoms you cannot service has occurred. This is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (p.11). • Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to files) Slow flashing • The file is damaged. • The file is closed (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82). •...
... details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Some symptoms you cannot service has occurred. This is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (p.11). • Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to files) Slow flashing • The file is damaged. • The file is closed (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82). •...
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Handycam Station DCRA-C171 Input/Output connectors Audio/Video output 10 pin connector Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Chrominance ... + 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature -20°C to + 60°C (-4°F to change without notice. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82) Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 4.9 wh (680 mAh) Dimensions (Approx.) 31.8 × 18.5 × 45.0 mm (1 5/16 × 3/4 × 1 13/16...
Handycam Station DCRA-C171 Input/Output connectors Audio/Video output 10 pin connector Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Chrominance ... + 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature -20°C to + 60°C (-4°F to change without notice. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82) Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 4.9 wh (680 mAh) Dimensions (Approx.) 31.8 × 18.5 × 45.0 mm (1 5/16 × 3/4 × 1 13/16...
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...in the United States and/or other countries. • Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of U.S. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " PRO Duo," " "MagicGate," " ," "Memory Stick ...," ," "MagicGate Memory Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • DVD-R, DVD+R DL, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW logo are trademarks. • Dolby and the double-D ...
...in the United States and/or other countries. • Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of U.S. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " PRO Duo," " "MagicGate," " ," "Memory Stick ...," ," "MagicGate Memory Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • DVD-R, DVD+R DL, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW logo are trademarks. • Dolby and the double-D ...