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... data from being activated in this case, an indicator appears on DCR-SR300. • The screenshots are used for the contents of the camcorder. Note on operational temperatures • When the temperature of the camcorder becomes extremely high or extremely low, you save the image data...; TV color systems differ depending on the operating system of the camcorder may not be able to the protection features of the camcorder being lost , save your recordings on -screen displays in this manual are subject to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 7 About this manual • The LCD ...
... data from being activated in this case, an indicator appears on DCR-SR300. • The screenshots are used for the contents of the camcorder. Note on operational temperatures • When the temperature of the camcorder becomes extremely high or extremely low, you save the image data...; TV color systems differ depending on the operating system of the camcorder may not be able to the protection features of the camcorder being lost , save your recordings on -screen displays in this manual are subject to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 7 About this manual • The LCD ...
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... parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. 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) - AC Adaptor (1) (p.11) Power cord (1) (p.11) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (except...
... parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. 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) - AC Adaptor (1) (p.11) Power cord (1) (p.11) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (except...
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... may not function properly. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of fire or explosion. 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 Remote Commander... risk of in any countries/ regions using the Remote Commander. Use of another battery may explode if mistreated. 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...
... may not function properly. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of fire or explosion. 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 Remote Commander... risk of in any countries/ regions using the Remote Commander. Use of another battery may explode if mistreated. 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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...exhausted 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: (Unit:min.) DCR-SR200 DCR-SR300 Charging time 135 135 Recording time*1 Continuous.... • The available recording and playback time will not be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor....
...exhausted 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: (Unit:min.) DCR-SR200 DCR-SR300 Charging time 135 135 Recording time*1 Continuous.... • The available recording and playback time will not be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor....
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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 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). 4 Fasten the grip belt and hold 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. 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 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). 4 Fasten the grip belt and hold 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. 1 Adjust the LCD panel.
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... Sony Corporation. 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 a "Memory Stick Duo" You can capture up to 3 still images by pressing PHOTO during Easy Handycam operation. Do not shake or knock your camcorder...
... Sony Corporation. 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 a "Memory Stick Duo" You can capture up to 3 still images by pressing PHOTO during Easy Handycam operation. Do not shake or knock your camcorder...
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Move the power zoom lever slightly 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 Move it further for a slower zoom. Parts and functions used 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 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 Move it further for a slower zoom. Parts and functions used 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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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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...displayed while recording. Indicators when you can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. Backlight n White balance SteadyShot off Drop sensor activated Meaning Slide show set NightShot plus*4 NightShot*1 Super NightShot plus*4 Super ...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...
...displayed while recording. Indicators when you can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. Backlight n White balance SteadyShot off Drop sensor activated Meaning Slide show set NightShot plus*4 NightShot*1 Super NightShot plus*4 Super ...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...
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...a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 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). • When ...00 C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis display) C:04:ss • The battery pack is not a malfunction. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Contact your camcorder while the lens cover is unreadable. 32 Lights appear on the screen. Inform them of the 5-digit code, which starts from "E." 101-...
...a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 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). • When ...00 C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis display) C:04:ss • The battery pack is not a malfunction. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Contact your camcorder while the lens cover is unreadable. 32 Lights appear on the screen. Inform them of the 5-digit code, which starts from "E." 101-...
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...chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide and sunscreen. - This is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately (DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300). • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: - Handling the camcorder with a towel, for example, from rain or sea water. If sand or dust gets in... make the LCD screen dirty, it . Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid. The camcorder may malfunction. x When not using your camcorder. • Do not wrap your local authorized Sony service facility. - LCD screen • Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen...
...chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide and sunscreen. - This is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately (DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300). • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: - Handling the camcorder with a towel, for example, from rain or sea water. If sand or dust gets in... make the LCD screen dirty, it . Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid. The camcorder may malfunction. x When not using your camcorder. • Do not wrap your local authorized Sony service facility. - LCD screen • Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen...
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... lens is exposed to salty air such as at all. Use your camcorder to OFF (CHG). Recording format Movie MPEG2-PS Still image Exif *1 Ver.2.2 Recording time DCR-SR42/SR62 HQ: Approx. 440 min SP: Approx. 650 min LP: Approx. 1 250 min DCR-SR82 HQ: Approx. 880 min SP: Approx. 1 300 min LP.../SR300 HQ: Approx. 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 In hot or humid ...
... lens is exposed to salty air such as at all. Use your camcorder to OFF (CHG). Recording format Movie MPEG2-PS Still image Exif *1 Ver.2.2 Recording time DCR-SR42/SR62 HQ: Approx. 440 min SP: Approx. 650 min LP: Approx. 1 250 min DCR-SR82 HQ: Approx. 880 min SP: Approx. 1 300 min LP.../SR300 HQ: Approx. 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 In hot or humid ...
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... 3 oz) including the NP-FH60 rechargeable battery pack Supplied accessories See page 9. 37 Additional Information DCR-SR42 2.6 W DCR-SR62/SR82 3.0 W DCR-SR200 3.7 W DCR-SR300 4.3 W Operating temperature 0°C to + 40°C (32°F to 104°F)...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 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...
... 3 oz) including the NP-FH60 rechargeable battery pack Supplied accessories See page 9. 37 Additional Information DCR-SR42 2.6 W DCR-SR62/SR82 3.0 W DCR-SR200 3.7 W DCR-SR300 4.3 W Operating temperature 0°C to + 40°C (32°F to 104°F)...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 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...