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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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... accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR42 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it...interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 4 Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR62 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230...
... accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR42 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it...interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 4 Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR62 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230...
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...radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to be used with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C171 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR300 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - Note This equipment has been... FCC Rules. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the limits for help. Notes DCR-SR42, DCR-SR62, DCR-SR82, DCR-SR200 and DCR-SR300 are to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
...radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to be used with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C171 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR300 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - Note This equipment has been... FCC Rules. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the limits for help. Notes DCR-SR42, DCR-SR62, DCR-SR82, DCR-SR200 and DCR-SR300 are to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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... other materials may vary depending on the operating system of the computer. * Refer to your recordings on the camcorder, due to the camcorder. Do not apply shock or vibration to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 7 The scenes may be stopped. If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/play... in this manual are based on the camcorder in such situations. Change the screen language before using the camcorder at high altitudes • Do not turn on DCR-SR300. • The screenshots are used for the contents of the camcorder. Also, you can save the image ...
... other materials may vary depending on the operating system of the computer. * Refer to your recordings on the camcorder, due to the camcorder. Do not apply shock or vibration to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 7 The scenes may be stopped. If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/play... in this manual are based on the camcorder in such situations. Change the screen language before using the camcorder at high altitudes • Do not turn on DCR-SR300. • The screenshots are used for the contents of the camcorder. Also, you can save the image ...
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... number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Picture Motion Browser (Software) - Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 9 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...
... number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Picture Motion Browser (Software) - Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 9 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...
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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 supplied with 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... another battery may present a risk of the Remote Commander may shorten, or the Remote Commander may explode if mistreated. 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 supplied with 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... another battery may present a risk of the Remote Commander may shorten, or the Remote Commander may explode if mistreated. Power supply You can use your camcorder in fire. 10
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... the wall outlet. This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your 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... pack • Before changing the battery pack, turn the POWER switch to the DC IN jack on the camcorder. On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using only the AC Adaptor Turn the POWER...furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is turned off and zooming.
... the wall outlet. This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your 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... pack • Before changing the battery pack, turn the POWER switch to the DC IN jack on the camcorder. On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using only the AC Adaptor Turn the POWER...furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is turned off and zooming.
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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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...• (Movie): To record movies • (Still): To record still images 3 Start recording. Movies Press START/STOP A (or B). 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... button only when the POWER switch is in the default setting. 15 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.
...• (Movie): To record movies • (Still): To record still images 3 Start recording. Movies Press START/STOP A (or B). 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... button only when the POWER switch is in the default setting. 15 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.
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... ( )); 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. Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do...images by Sony Corporation. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Otherwise, image data may be automatically operated so that you want to save still images, then touch . During Easy Handycam operation, appears on the image quality or the image size. To cancel Easy Handycam operation, ...
... ( )); 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. Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do...images by Sony Corporation. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Otherwise, image data may be automatically operated so that you want to save still images, then touch . During Easy Handycam operation, appears on the image quality or the image size. To cancel Easy Handycam operation, ...
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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 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. Parts and functions used for a faster zoom. 2 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch*1 To record in microphone Records sound. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom.
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 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. Parts and functions used for a faster zoom. 2 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch*1 To record in microphone Records sound. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom.
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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 Recording/Playback ws DISC BURN button Create a DVD by connecting the camcorder to a computer.
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... / 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. Current still image number/Number of total...
... / 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. Current still image number/Number of total...
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... camcorder. Upper left Upper right Bottom Center Upper left Indicator Upper right Indicator Center Indicator Meaning 5.1ch surround recording/ playback*1 Self-timer recording 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...
... camcorder. Upper left Upper right Bottom Center Upper left Indicator Upper right Indicator Center Indicator Meaning 5.1ch surround recording/ playback*1 Self-timer recording 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...
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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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...persists even after you have tried a couple of the Handycam Station or your camcorder again. C:04:00 C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis display) C:04:ss • The battery pack is not a malfunction. Reconnect it and operate your camcorder while the lens cover is closed (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82). • When you cannot service ... through gaps of the 5-digit code, which starts from "E." 101-0001 (Warning indicator pertaining to the DC IN jack of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:13:ss / C:32:ss • Remove the power source. Contact your...
...persists even after you have tried a couple of the Handycam Station or your camcorder again. C:04:00 C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis display) C:04:ss • The battery pack is not a malfunction. Reconnect it and operate your camcorder while the lens cover is closed (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82). • When you cannot service ... through gaps of the 5-digit code, which starts from "E." 101-0001 (Warning indicator pertaining to the DC IN jack of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:13:ss / C:32:ss • Remove the power source. Contact your...
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... cause damage. • If your camcorder, the back of water and consult a doctor. consult your hands. - LCD screen • Do not exert excessive pressure on your local authorized Sony service facility. - This is not a malfunction. • While using your skin. - This is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately (DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300). •...
... cause damage. • If your camcorder, the back of water and consult a doctor. consult your hands. - LCD screen • Do not exert excessive pressure on your local authorized Sony service facility. - This is not a malfunction. • While using your skin. - This is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately (DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300). •...
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.... • To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as described above. The pre-installed rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder after charging the preinstalled rechargeable battery. Specifications About care and storage of the lens • Wipe the surface of which is used.... 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 System...
.... • To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as described above. The pre-installed rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder after charging the preinstalled rechargeable battery. Specifications About care and storage of the lens • Wipe the surface of which is used.... 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 System...
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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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...*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 ...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 for still images, established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). DCR-SR42 2.6 W DCR-SR62/SR82 3.0 W DCR-SR200 3.7 W DCR...
...*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 ...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 for still images, established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). DCR-SR42 2.6 W DCR-SR62/SR82 3.0 W DCR-SR200 3.7 W DCR...