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...damage the hard disk drive of your recorded images on a TV, you may not delete data from being lost , save the image data on use • The camcorder is ...recording or playback is on DCR-SR300. • The screenshots are used for the contents of recordings cannot be copyrighted. Save all your camcorder. In this manual are ...Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 7 Note on operational temperatures • When the temperature of the camcorder becomes extremely high or extremely low, you save all your recorded image data • To prevent your image data from the hard disk...
...damage the hard disk drive of your recorded images on a TV, you may not delete data from being lost , save the image data on use • The camcorder is ...recording or playback is on DCR-SR300. • The screenshots are used for the contents of recordings cannot be copyrighted. Save all your camcorder. In this manual are ...Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 7 Note on operational temperatures • When the temperature of the camcorder becomes extremely high or extremely low, you save all your recorded image data • To prevent your image data from the hard disk...
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... and time 13 Changing the language setting 13 Step 4: Preparing for recording 14 Recording/Playback Recording 15 Playback 17 Parts and functions used for the camcorder 19 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 22 Saving images 24 Deleting images 24 Playing the image on a TV 25 Performing with a computer 26 Performing various...
... and time 13 Changing the language setting 13 Step 4: Preparing for recording 14 Recording/Playback Recording 15 Playback 17 Parts and functions used for the camcorder 19 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 22 Saving images 24 Deleting images 24 Playing the image on a TV 25 Performing with a computer 26 Performing various...
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... items supplied with your camcorder. Picture Motion Browser (Software) - Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 9 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 Station (1) (p.11) A/V connecting cable...
... items supplied with your camcorder. Picture Motion Browser (Software) - Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 9 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 Station (1) (p.11) A/V connecting cable...
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...clicks. Insulation sheet To change the battery of in any countries/ regions using the Remote Commander. 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 supplied with your fingernail into the slit... Battery may present a risk of the Remote Commander may shorten, or the Remote Commander may not function properly. Power supply You can use your camcorder in fire. 10 Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the tab, inset your...
...clicks. Insulation sheet To change the battery of in any countries/ regions using the Remote Commander. 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 supplied with your fingernail into the slit... Battery may present a risk of the Remote Commander may shorten, or the Remote Commander may not function properly. Power supply You can use your camcorder in fire. 10 Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the tab, inset your...
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Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. 2 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow until...8226; When you remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor, make sure that the v mark on the Handycam Station. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is turned off. 11 Step 2: Charging... 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 lights ...
Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. 2 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow until...8226; When you remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor, make sure that the v mark on the Handycam Station. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is turned off. 11 Step 2: Charging... 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 lights ...
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... a narrow space, such 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 disconnected from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is set to [SP]. *2 When the LCD ...not use your camcorder. On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn off and zooming. 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...
... a narrow space, such 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 disconnected from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is set to [SP]. *2 When the LCD ...not use your camcorder. On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn off and zooming. 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...
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... direction of the arrow until the respective lamp lights up . The clock starts. 13 When you record or play back an image, turn on the hard disc, and can change the on-screen displays to 4:3 automatically. 2 Select the desired geographical area with v/V, then touch [NEXT]. 3 Set [DST SET...], [Y] (year), [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and minute. • The date and time does not appear during playback. POWER switch When using the camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on the LCD screen. Getting Started Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and...
... direction of the arrow until the respective lamp lights up . The clock starts. 13 When you record or play back an image, turn on the hard disc, and can change the on-screen displays to 4:3 automatically. 2 Select the desired geographical area with v/V, then touch [NEXT]. 3 Set [DST SET...], [Y] (year), [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and minute. • The date and time does not appear during playback. POWER switch When using the camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on the LCD screen. Getting Started Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and...
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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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... pack. DCR-SR42/SR62: approx. 10 hours and 50 minutes DCR-SR82: approx. 21 hours and 40 minutes DCR-SR200/SR300: approx. 14 hours and 30 minutes To record still images on the camcorder will be damaged. • If you want to 3 still images by Sony Corporation. ...still being written onto the hard disk or "Memory Stick Duo." 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 pressing PHOTO during Easy Handycam operation. Your camcorder returns to a "Memory ...
... pack. DCR-SR42/SR62: approx. 10 hours and 50 minutes DCR-SR82: approx. 21 hours and 40 minutes DCR-SR200/SR300: approx. 14 hours and 30 minutes To record still images on the camcorder will be damaged. • If you want to 3 still images by Sony Corporation. ...still being written onto the hard disk or "Memory Stick Duo." 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 pressing PHOTO during Easy Handycam operation. Your camcorder returns to a "Memory ...
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... switch (VIEW IMAGES) button A 1 Returns to the recording screen 2 Previous 6 images 3 Next 6 images 4 Returns to the recording screen 5 Displays movies 6 Displays still images on the hard disk 7 Displays still images on a "Memory Stick Duo" 8 Searches for images by date 9 (OPTION) 1 Turn the POWER switch to turn on the LCD screen. (It may...
... switch (VIEW IMAGES) button A 1 Returns to the recording screen 2 Previous 6 images 3 Next 6 images 4 Returns to the recording screen 5 Displays movies 6 Displays still images on the hard disk 7 Displays still images on a "Memory Stick Duo" 8 Searches for images by date 9 (OPTION) 1 Turn the POWER switch to turn on the LCD screen. (It may...
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Move it further for a faster zoom. 2 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch*1 To record in microphone Records sound. 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 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.
Move it further for a faster zoom. 2 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch*1 To record in microphone Records sound. 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 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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...the screen during playback zoom, the point you press while the power is set to OFF (CHG), you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder. qg Shoulder belt hook Attach the shoulder belt (optional). Playback 1 Power zoom lever q; DC IN jack wa Interface connector Zoom buttons ...You can switch the screen display when you touched will be displayed in mirror mode, open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to display .. Connecting to other devices 3 A/V OUT jack Connect with the A/V connecting cable. 4 REMOTE jack*3 Connect other...
...the screen during playback zoom, the point you press while the power is set to OFF (CHG), you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder. qg Shoulder belt hook Attach the shoulder belt (optional). Playback 1 Power zoom lever q; DC IN jack wa Interface connector Zoom buttons ...You can switch the screen display when you touched will be displayed in mirror mode, open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to display .. Connecting to other devices 3 A/V OUT jack Connect with the A/V connecting cable. 4 REMOTE jack*3 Connect other...
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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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... Recording/Playback Indicators when you can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. Upper left Upper right Bottom Center Upper left Indicator Upper right Indicator Center Indicator Meaning 5.1ch surround recording/ playback*1 ... 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." Backlight n White balance SteadyShot off Drop sensor...
... Recording/Playback Indicators when you can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. Upper left Upper right Bottom Center Upper left Indicator Upper right Indicator Center Indicator Meaning 5.1ch surround recording/ playback*1 ... 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." Backlight n White balance SteadyShot off Drop sensor...
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...You can save images recorded on a DVD or the hard disk of a computer. Creating a DVD with ease. Saving images by connecting your camcorder. Due to the limited capacity of the internal hard disk, make sure that you save images on the camcorder directly to other devices You can also edit those ...to some type of image you can save images recorded on the camcorder on the internal hard disk of your camcorder to a DVD with selected images You can save images imported to your computer on a DVD. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). You can save the image data to VCR...
...You can save images recorded on a DVD or the hard disk of a computer. Creating a DVD with ease. Saving images by connecting your camcorder. Due to the limited capacity of the internal hard disk, make sure that you save images on the camcorder directly to other devices You can also edit those ...to some type of image you can save images recorded on the camcorder on the internal hard disk of your camcorder to a DVD with selected images You can save images imported to your computer on a DVD. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). You can save the image data to VCR...
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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 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. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF).
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 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. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF).
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...Browser," you need to your computer. Editing the imported images - The installation screen for installation appears. 3 Click [Handycam Handbook]. ROM from the disc drive of your Handycam, then click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)]. x For Macintosh user 1 Turn on a computer by following the steps below . Installation starts. ... Edition, Windows XP Professional, or Windows XP Media Center Edition Standard installation is completed, the short-cut icon of your camcorder or how to use connecting to install Adobe Reader on the desktop of your computer. • The model name of...
...Browser," you need to your computer. Editing the imported images - The installation screen for installation appears. 3 Click [Handycam Handbook]. ROM from the disc drive of your Handycam, then click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)]. x For Macintosh user 1 Turn on a computer by following the steps below . Installation starts. ... Edition, Windows XP Professional, or Windows XP Media Center Edition Standard installation is completed, the short-cut icon of your camcorder or how to use connecting to install Adobe Reader on the desktop of your computer. • The model name of...
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...USB cable, then click [Next] on the connection confirmation screen. The installation is set up for your camcorder is reproduced in uneven playback. Recording/Playback Hard disk: Available free hard disk space for installation required: Approximately 600 MB (for creating a DVD, 5 GB or more may be ... at this must be provided as standard), Disc drive that your selected country/region. 7 Read [License Agreement], select [I accept the terms of the license agreement] when you agree, then click [Next]. 8 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station, then turn the POWER switch to turn...
...USB cable, then click [Next] on the connection confirmation screen. The installation is set up for your camcorder is reproduced in uneven playback. Recording/Playback Hard disk: Available free hard disk space for installation required: Approximately 600 MB (for creating a DVD, 5 GB or more may be ... at this must be provided as standard), Disc drive that your selected country/region. 7 Read [License Agreement], select [I accept the terms of the license agreement] when you agree, then click [Next]. 8 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station, then turn the POWER switch to turn...
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...screen instructions to install third party software (shown below). qa Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of each item on the website, you can change the page. • To hide the HOME... explanation of the function of your computer. • For disconnecting the USB cable, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 Turn on your camcorder, then press (HOME) A (or B). 2 Touch the desired setup item. 3 Follow the...You can get secure and useful customer support. http://www.sony.net/registration/di/ • For the information about Picture Motion Browser, visit the following URL: http://www...
...screen instructions to install third party software (shown below). qa Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of each item on the website, you can change the page. • To hide the HOME... explanation of the function of your computer. • For disconnecting the USB cable, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 Turn on your camcorder, then press (HOME) A (or B). 2 Touch the desired setup item. 3 Follow the...You can get secure and useful customer support. http://www.sony.net/registration/di/ • For the information about Picture Motion Browser, visit the following URL: http://www...
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...desired item. 3 Change the setting, then touch . • When the item you want is not on the screen, touch another tab. 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... Handycam operation (p.16). If you cannot find the item anywhere, the function does not work under the situation. • The tabs and items that appears...
...desired item. 3 Change the setting, then touch . • When the item you want is not on the screen, touch another tab. 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... Handycam operation (p.16). If you cannot find the item anywhere, the function does not work under the situation. • The tabs and items that appears...