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...reflections, then faithfully reproduce colors. About language setting The on-screen displays in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is T -coated to direct sunlight for illustrating the operating procedures. It adopts the MTF measurement... other than the images recorded with a digital still camera, and may be contrary to malfunction. MTF = Modulation Transfer Function. To view your camcorder. You also cannot play back both movies and still images other DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82/SR200/ SR300. Change the screen language ...
...reflections, then faithfully reproduce colors. About language setting The on-screen displays in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is T -coated to direct sunlight for illustrating the operating procedures. It adopts the MTF measurement... other than the images recorded with a digital still camera, and may be contrary to malfunction. MTF = Modulation Transfer Function. To view your camcorder. You also cannot play back both movies and still images other DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82/SR200/ SR300. Change the screen language ...
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... its splendor B PORTRAIT 69 B FOCUS 67 B TELE MACRO 67 Focusing on the dog on the left side of the screen B FOCUS 67 B SPOT FOCUS 67 * DCR-SR200/SR300 ** DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 B FIREWORKS 69 B FOCUS 67 A sleeping child under dim light B NightShot plus 27 B NightShot 27 B COLOR SLOW SHTR 70 7
... its splendor B PORTRAIT 69 B FOCUS 67 B TELE MACRO 67 Focusing on the dog on the left side of the screen B FOCUS 67 B SPOT FOCUS 67 * DCR-SR200/SR300 ** DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 B FIREWORKS 69 B FOCUS 67 A sleeping child under dim light B NightShot plus 27 B NightShot 27 B COLOR SLOW SHTR 70 7
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.../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) - Picture Motion Browser (Software) - Handycam Handbook (This Handbook) Operating Guide (1) USB cable (1) (p. 46, 78, 81) 12 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder...
.../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) - Picture Motion Browser (Software) - Handycam Handbook (This Handbook) Operating Guide (1) USB cable (1) (p. 46, 78, 81) 12 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder...
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...FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied**) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Charging time 125 135 135 170 390 * DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 ** DCR-SR200/SR300 Recording time Approximate time (min.) available when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. DCR-SR42: Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 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 ...
...FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied**) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Charging time 125 135 135 170 390 * DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 ** DCR-SR200/SR300 Recording time Approximate time (min.) available when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. DCR-SR42: Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 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 ...
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... pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Playback time 120 140 300 695 DCR-SR62/SR82: Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Playback time* 110 130 280 635 DCR-SR200: Battery pack NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Playback time* 125 165... AC Adaptor is connected to 86 °F) is recommended). • The available recording and playback time will not be shorter when you use 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 /off and...
... pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Playback time 120 140 300 695 DCR-SR62/SR82: Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Playback time* 110 130 280 635 DCR-SR200: Battery pack NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Playback time* 125 165... AC Adaptor is connected to 86 °F) is recommended). • The available recording and playback time will not be shorter when you use 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 /off and...
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... by the setting. Fastening the grip belt Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder in bright conditions or when you use your camcorder correctly. 2180 degrees 190 degrees to the (max.) camcorder To turn on the LCD frame accidentally when you playback images, close the LCD ...; The information is practical when you want to save battery power. Getting Started Step 4: Preparing for recording Opening the lens cover manually (DCR-SR42/SR62/ SR82) Slide the lens cover switch to open or adjust the LCD panel. Lens cover switch z Tips • When you finish recording or...
... by the setting. Fastening the grip belt Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder in bright conditions or when you use your camcorder correctly. 2180 degrees 190 degrees to the (max.) camcorder To turn on the LCD frame accidentally when you playback images, close the LCD ...; The information is practical when you want to save battery power. Getting Started Step 4: Preparing for recording Opening the lens cover manually (DCR-SR42/SR62/ SR82) Slide the lens cover switch to open or adjust the LCD panel. Lens cover switch z Tips • When you finish recording or...
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...screen. 3 Press START/STOP H (or E) to start recording.* [STBY] b [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Open the lens cover (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82) (p. 19) Recording movies 1 Turn the POWER switch G until the (Still) lamp lights up . 2 Press EASY A. appears on the hard disk in ...to adjust the focus A (a beep sounds), then press it while pressing the green button. Recording/Playback Recording and playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation) Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can change the recording media of [ QUALITY] is fixed to [FINE] (p. 58). ...
...screen. 3 Press START/STOP H (or E) to start recording.* [STBY] b [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Open the lens cover (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82) (p. 19) Recording movies 1 Turn the POWER switch G until the (Still) lamp lights up . 2 Press EASY A. appears on the hard disk in ...to adjust the focus A (a beep sounds), then press it while pressing the green button. Recording/Playback Recording and playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation) Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can change the recording media of [ QUALITY] is fixed to [FINE] (p. 58). ...
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...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) Recording/Playback (Movie) lamp / (Still) lamp... POWER switch A ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) START/STOP B b Notes • If the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing after recording is finished, it means data is created automatically. Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder...
...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) Recording/Playback (Movie) lamp / (Still) lamp... POWER switch A ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) START/STOP B b Notes • If the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing after recording is finished, it means data is created automatically. Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder...
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...cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto. Your camcorder has Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator installed for a faster zoom. DCR-SR42 DCR-SR62/SR82 DCR-SR200/SR300 (optical zoom) 40 × 25 × 10 × You can zoom in up by the ...finger on the screen during 5.1ch recording/playback. 25 z Tips • Using [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 55) let you move your camcorder. • is converted to 2ch when played back on devices that support 5.1ch surround sound. Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround sound 1 Glossary (p. 127) b Notes • 5.1ch...
...cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto. Your camcorder has Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator installed for a faster zoom. DCR-SR42 DCR-SR62/SR82 DCR-SR200/SR300 (optical zoom) 40 × 25 × 10 × You can zoom in up by the ...finger on the screen during 5.1ch recording/playback. 25 z Tips • Using [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 55) let you move your camcorder. • is converted to 2ch when played back on devices that support 5.1ch surround sound. Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround sound 1 Glossary (p. 127) b Notes • 5.1ch...
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.... Recording still images on a "Memory Stick Duo" You can record still images during recording standby in the right direction until it clicks. Your camcorder returns to a "Memory Stick Duo." Doing so may be damaged. • If you insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the Memory Stick...POWER switch is reading/writing data. Do not shake or knock your camcorder is set to (Still). z Tips • The number of the camcorder. For details, see page 57. Recording in dark places (NightShot plus/NightShot) DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82: ACCESS lamp ("Memory Stick Duo") Open the LCD panel, then ...
.... Recording still images on a "Memory Stick Duo" You can record still images during recording standby in the right direction until it clicks. Your camcorder returns to a "Memory Stick Duo." Doing so may be damaged. • If you insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the Memory Stick...POWER switch is reading/writing data. Do not shake or knock your camcorder is set to (Still). z Tips • The number of the camcorder. For details, see page 57. Recording in dark places (NightShot plus/NightShot) DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82: ACCESS lamp ("Memory Stick Duo") Open the LCD panel, then ...
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... 4 Touch [SMTH SLW REC]. 29 Recording/Playback b Notes • For DCR-SR62/SR82, the size of still images is [ 0.7M] (16:9 (wide)) or [1.0M] (4:3) at maximum. • For DCR-SR200, the size of still images is [ 3.0M] (16:9 (wide)) ... the angle of the still images (except for about 3 seconds. b Notes • Differences in smooth moving slow-motion for DCR-SR42) 1 Turn the POWER switch until the (Movie) lamp lights up . This is [ 4.6M] (16:9 (wide))...position. • When you view the movie on the camcorder. 2 Press (HOME) A (or B) to select the desired screen aspect ratio.
... 4 Touch [SMTH SLW REC]. 29 Recording/Playback b Notes • For DCR-SR62/SR82, the size of still images is [ 0.7M] (16:9 (wide)) or [1.0M] (4:3) at maximum. • For DCR-SR200, the size of still images is [ 3.0M] (16:9 (wide)) ... the angle of the still images (except for about 3 seconds. b Notes • Differences in smooth moving slow-motion for DCR-SR42) 1 Turn the POWER switch until the (Movie) lamp lights up . This is [ 4.6M] (16:9 (wide))...position. • When you view the movie on the camcorder. 2 Press (HOME) A (or B) to select the desired screen aspect ratio.
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... can display the hard disk information, and check the approximate amount of free hard disk space. DCR-SR82: 60 000MB - b Notes • The calculation for hard disk space is displayed. DCR-SR200/SR300: 40 000MB • Since there is the management file area, the used hard ... perform [ FORMAT] (p. 49). 50 Formatting the "Memory Stick Duo" Formatting deletes all images on a "Memory Stick Duo." 1 Turn on your camcorder. 3 On the (HOME MENU), touch (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t [ FORMAT]. 4 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 5 When [Completed.] appears, touch . To operate the POWER switch or buttons -...
... can display the hard disk information, and check the approximate amount of free hard disk space. DCR-SR82: 60 000MB - b Notes • The calculation for hard disk space is displayed. DCR-SR200/SR300: 40 000MB • Since there is the management file area, the used hard ... perform [ FORMAT] (p. 49). 50 Formatting the "Memory Stick Duo" Formatting deletes all images on a "Memory Stick Duo." 1 Turn on your camcorder. 3 On the (HOME MENU), touch (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t [ FORMAT]. 4 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 5 When [Completed.] appears, touch . To operate the POWER switch or buttons -...
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...actual performing time for a few seconds. DCR-SR82: approx. 60 minutes - Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the operation. • While performing [ EMPTY], do not apply any original data. DCR-SR42/SR62: approx. 30 minutes - When you dispose or transfer the camcorder to complete the operation by performing [ ... to recover any vibrations or shocks. 1 Make sure the AC Adaptor is lit. 2 On the (HOME MENU), touch (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t [ FORMAT]. DCR-SR200/SR300: approx. 40 minutes • If you connect the AC adaptor to write non important data onto the hard disk of...
...actual performing time for a few seconds. DCR-SR82: approx. 60 minutes - Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the operation. • While performing [ EMPTY], do not apply any original data. DCR-SR42/SR62: approx. 30 minutes - When you dispose or transfer the camcorder to complete the operation by performing [ ... to recover any vibrations or shocks. 1 Make sure the AC Adaptor is lit. 2 On the (HOME MENU), touch (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t [ FORMAT]. DCR-SR200/SR300: approx. 40 minutes • If you connect the AC adaptor to write non important data onto the hard disk of...
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Customizing your camcorder List of the (SETTINGS) category items MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 54) Items Page REC MODE 54 NIGHTSHOT LIGHT 54 WIDE SELECT*1 54 DIGITAL ZOOM 55 STEADYSHOT 55 AUTO SLW SHUTTR 55 GUIDEFRAME*2 56 ZEBRA*2 56 REMAINING 56 FLASH LEVEL*2 59 REDEYE REDUC*2 59 ...63 GENERAL SET (p. 64) Items Page DEMO MODE 64 CALIBRATION 115 A.SHUT OFF 64 REMOTE CTRL*3 64 DROP SENSOR 64 *1 DCR-SR42 *2 DCR-SR200/SR300 *3 DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 *4 You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation (p. 20). *5 DCR-SR300 *6 [SOUND SETTINGS] (during Easy...
Customizing your camcorder List of the (SETTINGS) category items MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 54) Items Page REC MODE 54 NIGHTSHOT LIGHT 54 WIDE SELECT*1 54 DIGITAL ZOOM 55 STEADYSHOT 55 AUTO SLW SHUTTR 55 GUIDEFRAME*2 56 ZEBRA*2 56 REMAINING 56 FLASH LEVEL*2 59 REDEYE REDUC*2 59 ...63 GENERAL SET (p. 64) Items Page DEMO MODE 64 CALIBRATION 115 A.SHUT OFF 64 REMOTE CTRL*3 64 DROP SENSOR 64 *1 DCR-SR42 *2 DCR-SR200/SR300 *3 DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 *4 You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation (p. 20). *5 DCR-SR300 *6 [SOUND SETTINGS] (during Easy...
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...the NightShot plus/ NightShot (p. 27) or [S. MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies) Touch 1, then 2. WIDE SELECT (DCR-SR42) When recording images, you can select a recording mode to set (HOME MENU) t page 52 (OPTION MENU) t... page 65 The default settings are marked with B. If the item is about 3 m (10 feet). DCR-SR200/SR300: Recording mode HQ SP LP Recordable time 9 hours 30 min. 14 hours 30 min. 28 hours b Notes... Recordable time 7 hours 20 min. 10 hours 50 min. 20 hours 50 min. 54 DCR-SR82: Recording mode HQ SP LP Recordable time 14 hours 40 min. 21 hours 40 min. ...
...the NightShot plus/ NightShot (p. 27) or [S. MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies) Touch 1, then 2. WIDE SELECT (DCR-SR42) When recording images, you can select a recording mode to set (HOME MENU) t page 52 (OPTION MENU) t... page 65 The default settings are marked with B. If the item is about 3 m (10 feet). DCR-SR200/SR300: Recording mode HQ SP LP Recordable time 9 hours 30 min. 14 hours 30 min. 28 hours b Notes... Recordable time 7 hours 20 min. 10 hours 50 min. 20 hours 50 min. 54 DCR-SR82: Recording mode HQ SP LP Recordable time 14 hours 40 min. 21 hours 40 min. ...
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...TV TYPE] correctly according to 2000 × zoom is performed digitally. The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. Customizing your camcorder 16:9 WIDE ( ) Records images to [OFF] ( ) when using a tripod (optional), then the image becomes natural. DCR-SR300: B OFF Up to 10 × zoom is ...performed optically. 20 × Up to 20 × zoom is performed digitally. STEADYSHOT You can select the maximum zoom level in dark places, the shutter speed is automatically reduced to 80 × zoom is [ON]). DCR-SR62/SR82: B OFF Up to 25 × zoom is performed optically. 50...
...TV TYPE] correctly according to 2000 × zoom is performed digitally. The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. Customizing your camcorder 16:9 WIDE ( ) Records images to [OFF] ( ) when using a tripod (optional), then the image becomes natural. DCR-SR300: B OFF Up to 10 × zoom is ...performed optically. 20 × Up to 20 × zoom is performed digitally. STEADYSHOT You can select the maximum zoom level in dark places, the shutter speed is automatically reduced to 80 × zoom is [ON]). DCR-SR62/SR82: B OFF Up to 25 × zoom is performed optically. 50...
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... (0.3M)]. IMAGE SIZE (except for recording still images) Touch 1, then 2. z Tips • Still images are marked with Dual Rec. PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for DCR-SR42) DCR-SR62/SR82: B 1.0M ( ) Records still images clearly. z Tips • The image size is fixed to [ 3.0M] automatically in the aspect ratio 16:9 (wide... 32 37 53 70 81 93 42 56 64 74 105 135 160 185 76 100 115 130 190 250 295 335 57 Customizing your camcorder DCR-SR300: B 6.1M ( ) Records still images clearly. 3.1M ( ) Allows you to record more still images in relatively clear quality. z Tips ...
... (0.3M)]. IMAGE SIZE (except for recording still images) Touch 1, then 2. z Tips • Still images are marked with Dual Rec. PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for DCR-SR42) DCR-SR62/SR82: B 1.0M ( ) Records still images clearly. z Tips • The image size is fixed to [ 3.0M] automatically in the aspect ratio 16:9 (wide... 32 37 53 70 81 93 42 56 64 74 105 135 160 185 76 100 115 130 190 250 295 335 57 Customizing your camcorder DCR-SR300: B 6.1M ( ) Records still images clearly. 3.1M ( ) Allows you to record more still images in relatively clear quality. z Tips ...
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.../SR300) See page 56. DCR-SR62/SR82: Set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], when using this function when you use the built-in flash (DCR-SR200/SR300), or an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. r (Forced redeye reduction): Always uses the flash and the redeye reducing preflash. r (No flash): Records without flash...
.../SR300) See page 56. DCR-SR62/SR82: Set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], when using this function when you use the built-in flash (DCR-SR200/SR300), or an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. r (Forced redeye reduction): Always uses the flash and the redeye reducing preflash. r (No flash): Records without flash...
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... COLOR You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with B. Wide (16:9) images 4:3 images 4:3 (Default setting for DCR-SR62/SR82/ SR200/SR300) Select this to the camcorder body, the setting becomes [NORMAL] automatically. LCD BL LEVEL (LCD backlight level) You can adjust the color of the LCD...(HOME MENU) t page 52 (OPTION MENU) t page 65 The default settings are played back as following illustrations. 16:9 (Default setting for DCR-SR42) Select this to view your images on the screen, touch v/V to change the page. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. If the item is...
... COLOR You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with B. Wide (16:9) images 4:3 images 4:3 (Default setting for DCR-SR62/SR82/ SR200/SR300) Select this to the camcorder body, the setting becomes [NORMAL] automatically. LCD BL LEVEL (LCD backlight level) You can adjust the color of the LCD...(HOME MENU) t page 52 (OPTION MENU) t page 65 The default settings are played back as following illustrations. 16:9 (Default setting for DCR-SR42) Select this to view your images on the screen, touch v/V to change the page. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. If the item is...
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... a 43 COPYt a 41 COPY by date a 42 -- (No tab) COPIES DATE/TIME SIZE - 47 - 47 - 47 * Items that are included also in the HOME MENU. *2 DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 *3 DCR-SR200/SR300 *4 Except for DCR-SR42 *5 DCR-SR62/SR82 66 Viewing items on the OPTION MENU See page 65 for setting operation.
... a 43 COPYt a 41 COPY by date a 42 -- (No tab) COPIES DATE/TIME SIZE - 47 - 47 - 47 * Items that are included also in the HOME MENU. *2 DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 *3 DCR-SR200/SR300 *4 Except for DCR-SR42 *5 DCR-SR62/SR82 66 Viewing items on the OPTION MENU See page 65 for setting operation.