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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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Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C171 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This... of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of FCC Rules. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Notes DCR-SR42, DCR-SR62, DCR-SR82, DCR-SR200 and DCR-SR300 are cautioned that may...
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C171 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This... of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of FCC Rules. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Notes DCR-SR42, DCR-SR62, DCR-SR82, DCR-SR200 and DCR-SR300 are cautioned that may...
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... 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 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) (p.11) Power...
... 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 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) (p.11) Power...
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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 time 115*2 120*3 95... from the battery as long 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 wall outlet. On the battery pack • Before changing the battery...
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 time 115*2 120*3 95... from the battery as long 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 wall outlet. On the battery pack • Before changing the battery...
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...Movie): To record movies • (Still): To record still images 3 Start recording. 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 1 Slide ... B (a shutter click sounds). Press the green button only when the POWER switch is in the default setting. 15 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 . Movies Press ...
...Movie): To record movies • (Still): To record still images 3 Start recording. 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 1 Slide ... B (a shutter click sounds). Press the green button only when the POWER switch is in the default setting. 15 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 . Movies Press ...
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... the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. Your camcorder returns to 3 still images by Sony Corporation. During Easy Handycam operation, appears on a "Memory Stick Duo" You can capture up to recording standby mode. 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...
... the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. Your camcorder returns to 3 still images by Sony Corporation. During Easy Handycam operation, appears on a "Memory Stick Duo" You can capture up to recording standby mode. 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...
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Move it further 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 Sound picked up by the built-in microphone Records sound. 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 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 Sound picked up by the built-in microphone Records sound. 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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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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... 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." However, you made changes Following... SELECTION . They are not displayed while recording. Indicators when you can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder.
... 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." However, you made changes Following... SELECTION . They are not displayed while recording. Indicators when you can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder.
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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 situation...
... 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 situation...
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...DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82). • When you turn on your camcorder while the lens cover is not a malfunction. 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 not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. For details, see "Handycam... some functions you have tried a couple of times, contact your camcorder securely (p.11). Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again. • Turn on your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. This is closed, lights through gaps of the lens...
...DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82). • When you turn on your camcorder while the lens cover is not a malfunction. 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 not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. For details, see "Handycam... some functions you have tried a couple of times, contact your camcorder securely (p.11). Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again. • Turn on your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. This is closed, lights through gaps of the lens...
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...gets in contact with a dry soft cloth. • Avoid the following locations: - consult your camcorder, the back of water and consult a doctor. 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... Near AM receivers and video equipment. Be particularly careful of children's reach. if any liquid that may have it checked by a Sony dealer before storing it may heat up the battery pack completely before operating it any solid object or liquid gets inside . •...
...gets in contact with a dry soft cloth. • Avoid the following locations: - consult your camcorder, the back of water and consult a doctor. 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... Near AM receivers and video equipment. Be particularly careful of children's reach. if any liquid that may have it checked by a Sony dealer before storing it may heat up the battery pack completely before operating it any solid object or liquid gets inside . •...
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...as at all. x Procedures Connect your camcorder after charging the preinstalled rechargeable battery. 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...humid locations - Use your camcorder to keep it with a soft cloth in optimum state for more than 24 hours. 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....
...as at all. x Procedures Connect your camcorder after charging the preinstalled rechargeable battery. 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...humid locations - Use your camcorder to keep it with a soft cloth in optimum state for more than 24 hours. 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....
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.... 3 040 000 pixels Effective (Still, 16:9) Approx. 2 280 000 pixels Lens DCR-SR42 Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Optical:40 ×, Digital:80 ×, 2 000 × Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in.) DCR-SR62/SR82 Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Optical:25 ×, Digital:50 ×, 2 000 ×...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) DCR-SR62/SR82 4 lx (lux) (when [AUTO SLW SHUTTR] is set to [ON], Shutter speed 1/30 second...
.... 3 040 000 pixels Effective (Still, 16:9) Approx. 2 280 000 pixels Lens DCR-SR42 Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Optical:40 ×, Digital:80 ×, 2 000 × Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in.) DCR-SR62/SR82 Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Optical:25 ×, Digital:50 ×, 2 000 ×...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) DCR-SR62/SR82 4 lx (lux) (when [AUTO SLW SHUTTR] is set to [ON], Shutter speed 1/30 second...
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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...
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Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82) Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 4.9 wh (680 mAh) Dimensions (Approx.) 31.8 × 18.5 × 45.0 mm (1 5/16 × 3/4 × 1 13/16 in.)(w... voltage DC 8.4 V* Operating temperature 0°C to + 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature -20°C to + 60°C (-4°F to change without notice. Handycam Station DCRA-C171 Input/Output connectors Audio/Video output 10 pin connector Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Chrominance...
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82) Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 4.9 wh (680 mAh) Dimensions (Approx.) 31.8 × 18.5 × 45.0 mm (1 5/16 × 3/4 × 1 13/16 in.)(w... voltage DC 8.4 V* Operating temperature 0°C to + 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature -20°C to + 60°C (-4°F to change without notice. Handycam Station DCRA-C171 Input/Output connectors Audio/Video output 10 pin connector Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Chrominance...