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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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... Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR42 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to these numbers whenever you may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product, ... ACSerial No. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Refer to the following two conditions: (1) This device may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). Model No. Operation is for future reference. For more information regarding this device must accept any interference ...
... Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR42 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to these numbers whenever you may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product, ... ACSerial No. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Refer to the following two conditions: (1) This device may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). Model No. Operation is for future reference. For more information regarding this device must accept any interference ...
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... No.: DCR-SR300 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C171 and AC Adaptor Model AC-...with the limits for a digital device pursuant to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Notes DCR-SR42, DCR-SR62, DCR-SR82, DCR-SR200 and DCR-SR300 are to be used with the equipment in order to Subpart B of Part 15 of ...
... No.: DCR-SR300 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C171 and AC Adaptor Model AC-...with the limits for a digital device pursuant to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Notes DCR-SR42, DCR-SR62, DCR-SR82, DCR-SR200 and DCR-SR300 are to be used with the equipment in order to Subpart B of Part 15 of ...
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... drop occurs, or under a nongravity condition, the block noise to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 7 Note on operational temperatures • When the temperature of the computer. * Refer to protect the camcorder may vary depending on the camcorder, due to change without any problems. • Compensation for illustrating the ... that you save all your recorded image data • To prevent your image data from being lost , save the image data on DCR-SR300. • The screenshots are based on a disc such as DVD-R using your recordings on external media. About this manual were...
... drop occurs, or under a nongravity condition, the block noise to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 7 Note on operational temperatures • When the temperature of the computer. * Refer to protect the camcorder may vary depending on the camcorder, due to change without any problems. • Compensation for illustrating the ... that you save all your recorded image data • To prevent your image data from being lost , save the image data on DCR-SR300. • The screenshots are based on a disc such as DVD-R using your recordings on external media. About this manual were...
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... (Software) - 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 (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 Getting...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. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder.
... (Software) - 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 (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 Getting...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. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder.
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... not recharge, disassemble or dispose of fire or explosion. Tab WARNING Battery may not function properly. Power supply You can use your camcorder in fire. 10 In this case, replace the battery with your fingernail into the slit to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. ...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 a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the tab, inset your camcorder within the AC 100 V to...
... not recharge, disassemble or dispose of fire or explosion. Tab WARNING Battery may not function properly. Power supply You can use your camcorder in fire. 10 In this case, replace the battery with your fingernail into the slit to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. ...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 a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the tab, inset your camcorder within the AC 100 V to...
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...8226; The available recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the camcorder. 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...: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 45*2 recording time*4 60*3 50*3 Playback time*2 165 160 *1 When [REC MODE] is set to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even...
...8226; The available recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the camcorder. 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...: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 45*2 recording time*4 60*3 50*3 Playback time*2 165 160 *1 When [REC MODE] is set to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even...
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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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... lens cover switch to adjust the focus A (a beep sounds), then press it fully B (a shutter click sounds). Still Images Press PHOTO lightly to open (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82). • For DCR-SR200/SR300, the lens cover opens and closes automatically. 2 Turn the POWER switch until the respective lamp lights up. Press the green button...
... lens cover switch to adjust the focus A (a beep sounds), then press it fully B (a shutter click sounds). Still Images Press PHOTO lightly to open (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82). • For DCR-SR200/SR300, the lens cover opens and closes automatically. 2 Turn the POWER switch until the respective lamp lights up. Press the green button...
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...Handycam operation By pressing the EASY button, nearly all settings on the camcorder will be damaged. • The numbers of recordable still images on a "Memory Stick Duo" You can change the recording media of recordable images varies depending on the LCD screen. • You can check the free hard disk space by Sony... cancel Easy Handycam operation, press EASY again. • You cannot use only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with the default setting of still images to your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. DCR-SR42/SR62: approx...
...Handycam operation By pressing the EASY button, nearly all settings on the camcorder will be damaged. • The numbers of recordable still images on a "Memory Stick Duo" You can change the recording media of recordable images varies depending on the LCD screen. • You can check the free hard disk space by Sony... cancel Easy Handycam operation, press EASY again. • You cannot use only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with the default setting of still images to your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. DCR-SR42/SR62: approx...
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Parts and functions used 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 it further 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 the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Sound picked up by the built-in microphone Records sound.
Parts and functions used 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 it further 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 the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Sound picked up by the built-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 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).
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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...
... 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...
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... Flash MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT*2 WIDE SELECT*3 Meaning FADER LCD backlight 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." Indicators when you...
... Flash MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT*2 WIDE SELECT*3 Meaning FADER LCD backlight 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." Indicators when you...
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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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... 32 Inform them of the 5-digit code, which starts from "E." 101-0001 (Warning indicator pertaining to the DC IN jack of the Handycam Station or your camcorder securely (p.11). Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (p.11). • Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to files) Slow ...cover is closed , lights through gaps of the lens cover may appear on your camcorder while the lens cover is not a malfunction. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. This is closed (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82). • When you turn on the screen. Some symptoms you cannot...
... 32 Inform them of the 5-digit code, which starts from "E." 101-0001 (Warning indicator pertaining to the DC IN jack of the Handycam Station or your camcorder securely (p.11). Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (p.11). • Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to files) Slow ...cover is closed , lights through gaps of the lens cover may appear on your camcorder while the lens cover is not a malfunction. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. This is closed (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82). • When you turn on the screen. Some symptoms you cannot...
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... moistened with water, and then wipe the casing with above 60°C (140°F), such as by a Sony dealer before storing it may not be repaired. - consult your camcorder get wet, for example, from rain or sea water. wash off any further. • Avoid rough handling,disassembling...), do not apply the cleaning liquid directly to temperatures above substances on the LCD screen. This is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately (DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300). • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: - x To clean the LCD screen If fingerprints or dust make...
... moistened with water, and then wipe the casing with above 60°C (140°F), such as by a Sony dealer before storing it may not be repaired. - consult your camcorder get wet, for example, from rain or sea water. wash off any further. • Avoid rough handling,disassembling...), do not apply the cleaning liquid directly to temperatures above substances on the LCD screen. This is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately (DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300). • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: - x To clean the LCD screen If fingerprints or dust make...
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...than 24 hours. x Procedures Connect your camcorder at the seaside. • Store in optimum state for data management. 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 ... 570 min SP: Approx. 870 min LP: Approx. 1 680 min Recordable images/cuts Movie: 9 999 Still image: 9 999 Image device DCR-SR42 3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. 680 000 pixels Effective (Movie): Approx. 340 000 pixels 35 Additional Information ...
...than 24 hours. x Procedures Connect your camcorder at the seaside. • Store in optimum state for data management. 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 ... 570 min SP: Approx. 870 min LP: Approx. 1 680 min Recordable images/cuts Movie: 9 999 Still image: 9 999 Image device DCR-SR42 3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. 680 000 pixels Effective (Movie): Approx. 340 000 pixels 35 Additional Information ...
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...T Optical:10 ×, Digital:20 ×, 80 × Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) 36 DCR-SR300 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T Optical:10 ×, Digital:20 × Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) Focal length DCR-SR42 F=1.8 - 4.1 f=1.9 - 76.0 mm (3/32 - 3 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera For... (1 1/2 - 14 5/8 in.) (4:3) 40 - 400 mm (1 5/8 - 15 3/4 in.) (16:9) Color temperature [AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR] (3 200 K), [OUTDOOR] (5 800 K) Minimum illumination DCR-SR42 3 lx (lux) (when [AUTO SLW SHUTTR] is set to [ON], Shutter speed 1/30 second) 0 lx (lux) (during NightShot plus function...
...T Optical:10 ×, Digital:20 ×, 80 × Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) 36 DCR-SR300 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T Optical:10 ×, Digital:20 × Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) Focal length DCR-SR42 F=1.8 - 4.1 f=1.9 - 76.0 mm (3/32 - 3 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera For... (1 1/2 - 14 5/8 in.) (4:3) 40 - 400 mm (1 5/8 - 15 3/4 in.) (16:9) Color temperature [AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR] (3 200 K), [OUTDOOR] (5 800 K) Minimum illumination DCR-SR42 3 lx (lux) (when [AUTO SLW SHUTTR] is set to [ON], Shutter speed 1/30 second) 0 lx (lux) (during NightShot plus function...
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...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 information at load impedance 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output impedance less than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms) USB output jack mini-B REMOTE jack (except ...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 ...
...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 information at load impedance 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output impedance less than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms) USB output jack mini-B REMOTE jack (except ...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 ...