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...Stick Duo" (This size can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick" (You cannot use it in your camcorder" (p. 114). • To prevent the hard disk from being lost, do not do the following parts. LCD screen Battery • The camcorder is on use "Memory Stick Duo" marked with a... or the access lamp (p. 23, 27) is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. If you set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station or remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. • Be sure to turn the POWER switch to insert the "Memory Stick Duo...
...Stick Duo" (This size can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick" (You cannot use it in your camcorder" (p. 114). • To prevent the hard disk from being lost, do not do the following parts. LCD screen Battery • The camcorder is on use "Memory Stick Duo" marked with a... or the access lamp (p. 23, 27) is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. If you set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station or remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. • Be sure to turn the POWER switch to insert the "Memory Stick Duo...
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If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/ playback may damage the hard disk drive of your camcorder. Removing the battery pack - Doing so may be sure to avoid the following. Images cannot be recognized, or recording or playback may not operate ... VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p. 45). • It is recommended that you save your images on some type of the camcorder being lost, save your image data periodically, after turning off the POWER switch. Fragmentation 1 Glossary (p. 127) Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam Save all your recorded images...
If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/ playback may damage the hard disk drive of your camcorder. Removing the battery pack - Doing so may be sure to avoid the following. Images cannot be recognized, or recording or playback may not operate ... VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p. 45). • It is recommended that you save your images on some type of the camcorder being lost, save your image data periodically, after turning off the POWER switch. Fragmentation 1 Glossary (p. 127) Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam Save all your recorded images...
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...items 12 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 13 Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time .... 17 Changing the language setting 18 Step 4: Preparing for recording .... 19 Recording/Playback Recording and playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation) ......... 20 Recording 23 Zooming...46 Utilizing recording media (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) category 49 Formatting the hard disk or the "Memory Stick Duo 49 Checking the hard disk information 50 Preventing data on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam 4 Subject examples and solutions ..... 7 Enjoying your camcorder 2 Notes on the hard...
...items 12 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 13 Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time .... 17 Changing the language setting 18 Step 4: Preparing for recording .... 19 Recording/Playback Recording and playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation) ......... 20 Recording 23 Zooming...46 Utilizing recording media (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) category 49 Formatting the hard disk or the "Memory Stick Duo 49 Checking the hard disk information 50 Preventing data on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam 4 Subject examples and solutions ..... 7 Enjoying your camcorder 2 Notes on the hard...
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... have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Handycam Handbook (This Handbook) Operating Guide (1) USB cable (1) (p. 46, 78, 81) 12 Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p. 13, 112) (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82) NP-FH60 (1) (p. 13, 112) (DCR-SR200/SR300) Handycam Station (1) (p. 13) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 35, 45) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 73) - AC Adaptor (1) (p. 13) Power...
... have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Handycam Handbook (This Handbook) Operating Guide (1) USB cable (1) (p. 46, 78, 81) 12 Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p. 13, 112) (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82) NP-FH60 (1) (p. 13, 112) (DCR-SR200/SR300) Handycam Station (1) (p. 13) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 35, 45) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 73) - AC Adaptor (1) (p. 13) Power...
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The CHG (charge) lamp lights up . 13 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. • When setting the camcorder onto the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the DC plug is facing up and ... by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it to your camcorder. Be sure that the v mark on the Handycam Station. Step 2: Charging the battery pack Getting Started 2 1 Battery 5 DC IN jack POWER switch 5 CHG 3 (charge) lamp DC plug AC Adaptor 4 To the wall outlet Power cord You can charge the "...
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up . 13 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. • When setting the camcorder onto the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the DC plug is facing up and ... by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it to your camcorder. Be sure that the v mark on the Handycam Station. Step 2: Charging the battery pack Getting Started 2 1 Battery 5 DC IN jack POWER switch 5 CHG 3 (charge) lamp DC plug AC Adaptor 4 To the wall outlet Power cord You can charge the "...
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...Still) lamp (p. 23) is displayed. BATT (battery) release lever When storing the battery pack Fully discharge the battery before storing it for an extended period (see page 113 for about 7 seconds. POWER switch DC IN jack To remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station Turn off . 14 After a while,... the approximate recordable time and battery information appear for the details of storage). To remove the battery pack Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then press...
...Still) lamp (p. 23) is displayed. BATT (battery) release lever When storing the battery pack Fully discharge the battery before storing it for an extended period (see page 113 for about 7 seconds. POWER switch DC IN jack To remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station Turn off . 14 After a while,... the approximate recordable time and battery information appear for the details of storage). To remove the battery pack Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then press...
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... NP-FH100 Continuous recording time 105 Typical recording time* 50 125 60 270 135 615 305 DCR-SR62/SR82: Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording time 90 100 105 115 230 245 ...525 565 Typical recording time* 45 50 50 55 115 120 260 280 DCR-SR200: Battery pack NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording time 85 90 115 120 185 195... 425 450 Typical recording time* 40 45 55 60 90 95 210 225 DCR-SR300: Battery pack NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording time 70 75 95 100 155 165...
... NP-FH100 Continuous recording time 105 Typical recording time* 50 125 60 270 135 615 305 DCR-SR62/SR82: Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording time 90 100 105 115 230 245 ...525 565 Typical recording time* 45 50 50 55 115 120 260 280 DCR-SR200: Battery pack NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording time 85 90 115 120 185 195... 425 450 Typical recording time* 40 45 55 60 90 95 210 225 DCR-SR300: Battery pack NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording time 70 75 95 100 155 165...
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...°C (77 °F) (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to the DC IN jack of your camcorder. b Notes • All times measured with your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. • When attaching an optional video light, it is ...on. On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn...
...°C (77 °F) (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to the DC IN jack of your camcorder. b Notes • All times measured with your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. • When attaching an optional video light, it is ...on. On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn...
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...the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. POWER switch 1 While pressing the green button, turn on your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is still supplied to... from the wall outlet immediately if any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen... AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using your camcorder. • Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in the direction of the AC Adaptor or...
...the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. POWER switch 1 While pressing the green button, turn on your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is still supplied to... from the wall outlet immediately if any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen... AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using your camcorder. • Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in the direction of the AC Adaptor or...
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...but they are automatically recorded on the hard disk, and can change the on the touch panel do not use your camcorder without any year up to show messages in rechargeable battery and then set the date and time again (p. 116). • It takes a few seconds for information concerning "... to the year 2037. Changing the language setting You can be displayed during playback ([DATA CODE], p. 60). • Refer to page 109 for your camcorder during this time. • The lens cover opens automatically when the power is correctly set, then touch . 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], then...
...but they are automatically recorded on the hard disk, and can change the on the touch panel do not use your camcorder without any year up to show messages in rechargeable battery and then set the date and time again (p. 116). • It takes a few seconds for information concerning "... to the year 2037. Changing the language setting You can be displayed during playback ([DATA CODE], p. 60). • Refer to page 109 for your camcorder during this time. • The lens cover opens automatically when the power is correctly set, then touch . 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], then...
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...adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. • The information is practical when you use your camcorder correctly. 2180 degrees 190 degrees to the (max.) camcorder To turn on the LCD frame accidentally when you want to save battery power. Adjusting the LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the... affected by the setting. To turn off the LCD backlight to make the battery last longer (except for DCR-SR42) Press and hold your camcorder in bright conditions or when you open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees to open. z Tips • If you...
...adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. • The information is practical when you use your camcorder correctly. 2180 degrees 190 degrees to the (max.) camcorder To turn on the LCD frame accidentally when you want to save battery power. Adjusting the LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the... affected by the setting. To turn off the LCD backlight to make the battery last longer (except for DCR-SR42) Press and hold your camcorder in bright conditions or when you open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees to open. z Tips • If you...
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z Tips • You can check the free hard disk space by touching (HOME) t (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t [ INFO] (p. 50). 23 Recording/Playback Recording (HOME) D START/STOP C (HOME) E PHOTO F Lens cover Open the lens cover before recording (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82) (p. 19) ... lamp is lit or flashing after recording is finished, it means data is created automatically. Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. • The maximum continuous recordable time is approximately 13 hours. • When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie...
z Tips • You can check the free hard disk space by touching (HOME) t (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t [ INFO] (p. 50). 23 Recording/Playback Recording (HOME) D START/STOP C (HOME) E PHOTO F Lens cover Open the lens cover before recording (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82) (p. 19) ... lamp is lit or flashing after recording is finished, it means data is created automatically. Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. • The maximum continuous recordable time is approximately 13 hours. • When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie...
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... be impaired if heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp. • The flash charge lamp flickers while charging the flash, and remains lit when the battery charge is complete. • If you use the flash during movie recording (Dual Rec) (DCR-SR200/SR300) You can prevent the redeye by setting [REDEYE... still images during Dual Rec. 26 No indication (Auto flash): Automatically flashes when there is approximately 0.3 to 2.5 m (1 to 8 feet). • Remove any dust from your camcorder, the flash light does not emit light.
... be impaired if heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp. • The flash charge lamp flickers while charging the flash, and remains lit when the battery charge is complete. • If you use the flash during movie recording (Dual Rec) (DCR-SR200/SR300) You can prevent the redeye by setting [REDEYE... still images during Dual Rec. 26 No indication (Auto flash): Automatically flashes when there is approximately 0.3 to 2.5 m (1 to 8 feet). • Remove any dust from your camcorder, the flash light does not emit light.
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...the POWER switch is reading/writing data. tab t Infrared port Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to recording standby mode. Do not shake or knock your camcorder is set to save still images, then touch . Recording in dark places (NightShot plus/NightShot) DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82: ACCESS lamp ("Memory Stick ...the default setting, still images are recorded in damage. • When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. To eject a "Memory Stick Duo" Open the LCD panel, lightly push the "Memory Stick Duo" in ...
...the POWER switch is reading/writing data. tab t Infrared port Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to recording standby mode. Do not shake or knock your camcorder is set to save still images, then touch . Recording in dark places (NightShot plus/NightShot) DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82: ACCESS lamp ("Memory Stick ...the default setting, still images are recorded in damage. • When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. To eject a "Memory Stick Duo" Open the LCD panel, lightly push the "Memory Stick Duo" in ...
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... according to select the recording date of the desired image. 4 Touch while the selected recording date is marked with . b Notes • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the Playlist. Editing 4 Touch the image to the previous screen. 5 Touch t [YES] t . z Tips • To...image you want to the previous screen. 5 Touch t [YES] t . It may damage the hard disk. • If the deleted movie is deleted also from your camcorder before the operation. 1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS) t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ DELETE]. 39 Press and hold the image on ...
... according to select the recording date of the desired image. 4 Touch while the selected recording date is marked with . b Notes • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the Playlist. Editing 4 Touch the image to the previous screen. 5 Touch t [YES] t . z Tips • To...image you want to the previous screen. 5 Touch t [YES] t . It may damage the hard disk. • If the deleted movie is deleted also from your camcorder before the operation. 1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS) t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ DELETE]. 39 Press and hold the image on ...
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...to confirm the image. z Tips • You can select up to 100 still images at one time. • You can copy still images from your camcorder before the operation. Copying starts. 5 When [Completed.] appears, touch . 41 Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" in the Playlist will also be copied. ...with . Press and hold the image on about half-second increments. Editing The selected still image is included in the Playlist, the movie in your camcorder while dividing the movie. Touch to return to the previous screen. 4 Touch t [YES]. Copying still images b Notes • You cannot ...
...to confirm the image. z Tips • You can select up to 100 still images at one time. • You can copy still images from your camcorder before the operation. Copying starts. 5 When [Completed.] appears, touch . 41 Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" in the Playlist will also be copied. ...with . Press and hold the image on about half-second increments. Editing The selected still image is included in the Playlist, the movie in your camcorder while dividing the movie. Touch to return to the previous screen. 4 Touch t [YES]. Copying still images b Notes • You cannot ...
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... [PLAYLIST EDIT]. 2 Touch [ ERASE]. Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to the Playlist screen. b Notes • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the selected image to the end, then the screen returns to confirm the movie. Editing Previous/Next button 3 Touch...8226; You can add a maximum of 99 movies to the Playlist. • You can add a movie when viewing it is played back from your camcorder while editing the Playlist. The selected image is highlighted. The Playlist is , by date]. The recording dates of the desired movie. 4 Touch while the...
... [PLAYLIST EDIT]. 2 Touch [ ERASE]. Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to the Playlist screen. b Notes • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the selected image to the end, then the screen returns to confirm the movie. Editing Previous/Next button 3 Touch...8226; You can add a maximum of 99 movies to the Playlist. • You can add a movie when viewing it is played back from your camcorder while editing the Playlist. The selected image is highlighted. The Playlist is , by date]. The recording dates of the desired movie. 4 Touch while the...
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Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC adaptor for various purposes. (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) category Item list FORMAT You can format the "Memory Stick Duo" and recover the recordable free space (p. 50). b Notes • While [ FORMAT] is activated, do not remove the AC Adaptor or the battery pack. 49 INFO...
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC adaptor for various purposes. (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) category Item list FORMAT You can format the "Memory Stick Duo" and recover the recordable free space (p. 50). b Notes • While [ FORMAT] is activated, do not remove the AC Adaptor or the battery pack. 49 INFO...
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b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is not on the screen, touch v/V to view your images on a 16:9 (wide) TV. Low intensity High intensity z Tips ...are played back as following illustrations. 16:9 (Default setting for when connecting other devices) Touch 1, then 2. TV TYPE You need to the camcorder body, the setting becomes [NORMAL] automatically. If the item is slightly reduced during recording. • If you open the LCD panel 180 ...
b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is not on the screen, touch v/V to view your images on a 16:9 (wide) TV. Low intensity High intensity z Tips ...are played back as following illustrations. 16:9 (Default setting for when connecting other devices) Touch 1, then 2. TV TYPE You need to the camcorder body, the setting becomes [NORMAL] automatically. If the item is slightly reduced during recording. • If you open the LCD panel 180 ...
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...flashing. SUPER NIGHTSHOT (DCR-SR200/SR300) The image will shoot the subject. 3 Touch [ ]. z Tips • If you changed the battery pack, or moved your camcorder to or from outdoors when [AUTO] was selected, if keeps flashing after touching , set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO]. • If... you change the [SCENE SELECTION] settings or move your camcorder outdoors during white balance setting with your fingers or other objects. • Remove the conversion lens (optional). • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS...
...flashing. SUPER NIGHTSHOT (DCR-SR200/SR300) The image will shoot the subject. 3 Touch [ ]. z Tips • If you changed the battery pack, or moved your camcorder to or from outdoors when [AUTO] was selected, if keeps flashing after touching , set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO]. • If... you change the [SCENE SELECTION] settings or move your camcorder outdoors during white balance setting with your fingers or other objects. • Remove the conversion lens (optional). • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS...