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...data on : - In this case, an indicator appears on use • The camcorder is recommended that you may not be recorded. Note on using your recorded images on the camcorder, due to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 7 In addition to the copyright laws. The scenes may be ...Unless otherwise specially indicated, illustrations in this manual are based on the countries/regions. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder, recording media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on DCR-SR300. • The screenshots are from what you may be stopped. Also, you can save your...
...data on : - In this case, an indicator appears on use • The camcorder is recommended that you may not be recorded. Note on using your recorded images on the camcorder, due to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 7 In addition to the copyright laws. The scenes may be ...Unless otherwise specially indicated, illustrations in this manual are based on the countries/regions. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder, recording media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on DCR-SR300. • The screenshots are from what you may be stopped. Also, you can save your...
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... that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Picture Motion Browser (Software) - 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. Getting... Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. 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...
... that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Picture Motion Browser (Software) - 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. Getting... Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. 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...
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.... Use of another battery may not function properly. 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 the ...Insert the battery case back into the slit to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. Insulation sheet To change the battery of the Remote ...Battery may explode if mistreated. Power supply You can use your camcorder in fire. 10 In this case, replace the battery with...
.... Use of another battery may not function properly. 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 the ...Insert the battery case back into the slit to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. Insulation sheet To change the battery of the Remote ...Battery may explode if mistreated. Power supply You can use your camcorder in fire. 10 In this case, replace the battery with...
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...power will not be supplied from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your...any metallic objects. 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 recording...
...power will not be supplied from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your...any metallic objects. 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 recording...
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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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...camcorder will be damaged. • The numbers of recordable still images on the image quality or the image size. 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...x To change the recording media of the image size as shown in ( )); For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Your camcorder returns to 3 still images by Sony Corporation. • You can check the free hard disk space by touching (HOME) t (MANAGE HDD...
...camcorder will be damaged. • The numbers of recordable still images on the image quality or the image size. 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...x To change the recording media of the image size as shown in ( )); For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Your camcorder returns to 3 still images by Sony Corporation. • You can check the free hard disk space by touching (HOME) t (MANAGE HDD...
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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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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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... SCENE SELECTION . 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 Self-...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...
... SCENE SELECTION . 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 Self-...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...
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... if the lens cover is closed (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82). • When you cannot service has occurred. If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of the Handycam Station or your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). This is not ...pertaining to the DC IN jack of times, contact your camcorder again. Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again. • Turn on the screen. Inform them of the lens cover may appear on your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Lights appear on the LCD screen, check ...
... if the lens cover is closed (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82). • When you cannot service has occurred. If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of the Handycam Station or your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). This is not ...pertaining to the DC IN jack of times, contact your camcorder again. Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again. • Turn on the screen. Inform them of the lens cover may appear on your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Lights appear on the LCD screen, check ...
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...a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be exposed to the finish: - 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 ... receivers and video equipment. LCD screen • Do not exert excessive pressure on your local authorized Sony service facility. - When you use a soft cloth to the LCD screen. The camcorder may malfunction. Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen or the lens may occur. - Noise...
...a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be exposed to the finish: - 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 ... receivers and video equipment. LCD screen • Do not exert excessive pressure on your local authorized Sony service facility. - When you use a soft cloth to the LCD screen. The camcorder may malfunction. Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen or the lens may occur. - Noise...
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... 3 months if you do not use your camcorder is connected to OFF (CHG). The rechargeable battery will not be fully discharged in the following instances: - 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...
... 3 months if you do not use your camcorder is connected to OFF (CHG). The rechargeable battery will not be fully discharged in the following instances: - 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...
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...) (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 Processor)...FH40 attached DCR-SR200/SR300 76 × 78 × 128 mm (3 × 3 1/8 × 5 1/8 in.) (w×h×d) including the projecting 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 ...
...) (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 Processor)...FH40 attached DCR-SR200/SR300 76 × 78 × 128 mm (3 × 3 1/8 × 5 1/8 in.) (w×h×d) including the projecting 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 ...