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... conditions. • The LCD screen is not possible due to the copyright laws. • You cannot play back images recorded with a digital still camera, and may look different from a subject coming into the lens. 3 MTF = Modulation Transfer Function. Take images of light from...also cannot play back both movies and still images other DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82/SR200/ SR300. About this Handbook • The LCD screens and indicators shown in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. To view your camcorder if necessary (p. 18). However, there may be provided...
... conditions. • The LCD screen is not possible due to the copyright laws. • You cannot play back images recorded with a digital still camera, and may look different from a subject coming into the lens. 3 MTF = Modulation Transfer Function. Take images of light from...also cannot play back both movies and still images other DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82/SR200/ SR300. About this Handbook • The LCD screens and indicators shown in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. To view your camcorder if necessary (p. 18). However, there may be provided...
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... 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) - The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Picture Motion Browser (Software) - AC Adaptor (1) (p. 13...
... 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) - The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Picture Motion Browser (Software) - AC Adaptor (1) (p. 13...
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... battery pack, turn the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of 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 damaged. - DCR-SR42: Battery 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...
... battery pack, turn the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of 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 damaged. - DCR-SR42: Battery 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...
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... setting. To turn off the LCD backlight to make the battery last longer (except for DCR-SR42) Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for recording Opening the lens cover manually (DCR-SR42/SR62/ SR82) Slide the lens cover switch to record or play (2). 290 degrees (max.) DISP/BATT...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 can close the lens cover. • For DCR-SR200/SR300, the lens cover opens and closes automatically. Getting Started ...
... setting. To turn off the LCD backlight to make the battery last longer (except for DCR-SR42) Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for recording Opening the lens cover manually (DCR-SR42/SR62/ SR82) Slide the lens cover switch to record or play (2). 290 degrees (max.) DISP/BATT...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 can close the lens cover. • For DCR-SR200/SR300, the lens cover opens and closes automatically. Getting Started ...
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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, ...." 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) Recording/Playback (Movie) lamp / (Still) lamp POWER switch A ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) START...
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, ...." 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) Recording/Playback (Movie) lamp / (Still) lamp POWER switch A ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) START...
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...converted to the magnifications shown in the following table. Recording sound with the zoom buttons on devices that support 5.1ch surround sound. DCR-SR42 DCR-SR62/SR82 DCR-SR200/SR300 (optical zoom) 40 × 25 × 10 × You can zoom in up by the built-in ... You cannot change the zoom speed with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCR-SR200/SR300) Sound picked up to 5.1ch surround sound and recorded. Your camcorder has Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator installed for telephoto. z Tips • Using [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 55) let you move your finger on the screen during ...
...converted to the magnifications shown in the following table. Recording sound with the zoom buttons on devices that support 5.1ch surround sound. DCR-SR42 DCR-SR62/SR82 DCR-SR200/SR300 (optical zoom) 40 × 25 × 10 × You can zoom in up by the built-in ... You cannot change the zoom speed with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCR-SR200/SR300) Sound picked up to 5.1ch surround sound and recorded. Your camcorder has Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator installed for telephoto. z Tips • Using [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 55) let you move your finger on the screen during ...
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...the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. Do not shake or knock your camcorder is set to force the "Memory Stick Duo" out. Recording in dark places (NightShot plus/NightShot) DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82: ACCESS lamp ("Memory Stick Duo") Open the LCD panel, then insert the "Memory Stick..."Memory Stick Duo" marked with the flash. You can also record with or (p. 111). 2 Select the media in the right direction until it clicks. Your camcorder returns to ON. ( appears.) 27 b Notes • Do not try to (Still). Otherwise, image data may be damaged. • If you insert ...
...the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. Do not shake or knock your camcorder is set to force the "Memory Stick Duo" out. Recording in dark places (NightShot plus/NightShot) DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82: ACCESS lamp ("Memory Stick Duo") Open the LCD panel, then insert the "Memory Stick..."Memory Stick Duo" marked with the flash. You can also record with or (p. 111). 2 Select the media in the right direction until it clicks. Your camcorder returns to ON. ( appears.) 27 b Notes • Do not try to (Still). Otherwise, image data may be damaged. • If you insert ...
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... (16:9/4:3) (p. 62). • When you view 16:9 (wide) images with [TV TYPE] set to [4:3], they may appear rough depending on the camcorder. 2 Press (HOME) A (or B) to select the desired screen aspect ratio. The aspect ratio changes to 4:3 automatically. 2 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to...Turn the POWER switch to select the desired screen aspect ratio. z Tips • For the number of the still images (except for about 3 seconds. DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300: 1 Turn the POWER switch until the (Still) lamp lights up . 2 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to display the HOME MENU. 3 Touch...
... (16:9/4:3) (p. 62). • When you view 16:9 (wide) images with [TV TYPE] set to [4:3], they may appear rough depending on the camcorder. 2 Press (HOME) A (or B) to select the desired screen aspect ratio. The aspect ratio changes to 4:3 automatically. 2 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to...Turn the POWER switch to select the desired screen aspect ratio. z Tips • For the number of the still images (except for about 3 seconds. DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300: 1 Turn the POWER switch until the (Still) lamp lights up . 2 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to display the HOME MENU. 3 Touch...
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...as 0MB even if you perform [ FORMAT] (p. 49). 50 The displayed size of the whole hard disk space will be formatted into your camcorder. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" to be slightly smaller than MB are also deleted. • Do not attempt the following operations when... 1 048 576 bytes. DCR-SR82: 60 000MB - DCR-SR42/SR62: 30 000 MB - To turn off the display Touch . b Notes • Even the still images protected with another device against accidental deletion are discarded when the hard disk space is on your camcorder. 3 On the (HOME MENU), touch (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t [ FORMAT...
...as 0MB even if you perform [ FORMAT] (p. 49). 50 The displayed size of the whole hard disk space will be formatted into your camcorder. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" to be slightly smaller than MB are also deleted. • Do not attempt the following operations when... 1 048 576 bytes. DCR-SR82: 60 000MB - DCR-SR42/SR62: 30 000 MB - To turn off the display Touch . b Notes • Even the still images protected with another device against accidental deletion are discarded when the hard disk space is on your camcorder. 3 On the (HOME MENU), touch (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t [ FORMAT...
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... is lit. 2 On the (HOME MENU), touch (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t [ FORMAT]. z Tips • You can perform this operation (p. 13) b Notes • If you use the camcorder next time. 51 Utilizing recording media Preventing data on . DCR-SR200/SR300: approx. 40 minutes • If you stop... all the images are deleted. DCR-SR82: approx. 60 minutes - b Notes • The actual performing time for a few seconds. DCR-SR42/SR62: approx. 30 minutes - The [ EMPTY] screen appears. 4 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 5 When [Completed.] appears, touch . Connect your camcorder to others, it may become ...
... is lit. 2 On the (HOME MENU), touch (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t [ FORMAT]. z Tips • You can perform this operation (p. 13) b Notes • If you use the camcorder next time. 51 Utilizing recording media Preventing data on . DCR-SR200/SR300: approx. 40 minutes • If you stop... all the images are deleted. DCR-SR82: approx. 60 minutes - b Notes • The actual performing time for a few seconds. DCR-SR42/SR62: approx. 30 minutes - The [ EMPTY] screen appears. 4 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 5 When [Completed.] appears, touch . Connect your camcorder to others, it may become ...
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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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... 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. The zooming zone appears when you want to the TV connected for camera shake (the default setting is performed digitally. DIGITAL ZOOM You can compensate for playback (p. 62). DCR-SR200: B OFF...
... 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. The zooming zone appears when you want to the TV connected for camera shake (the default setting is performed digitally. DIGITAL ZOOM You can compensate for playback (p. 62). DCR-SR200: B OFF...
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... 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-SR200: - [ 2.3M] (16:9 (wide)) - [1.7M] (4:3) DCR-SR300: - [ 4.6M] (16:9 (wide)) - [3.4M] (4:3) Capacity of the "Memory Stick Duo" (MB) and the number of still images to be ... If the item is set to set [ IMAGE SIZE] only while the (Still) lamp is lit. • For DCR-SR42, the image size is fixed to be recorded. PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for DCR-SR42) DCR-SR62/SR82: B 1.0M ( ) Records still images clearly. z Tips • The image size is set to change the page...
... 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-SR200: - [ 2.3M] (16:9 (wide)) - [1.7M] (4:3) DCR-SR300: - [ 4.6M] (16:9 (wide)) - [3.4M] (4:3) Capacity of the "Memory Stick Duo" (MB) and the number of still images to be ... If the item is set to set [ IMAGE SIZE] only while the (Still) lamp is lit. • For DCR-SR42, the image size is fixed to be recorded. PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for DCR-SR42) DCR-SR62/SR82: B 1.0M ( ) Records still images clearly. z Tips • The image size is set to change the page...
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...the redeye reducing preflash. You can set this function when you use the built-in flash (DCR-SR200/SR300), or an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder 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. b Notes • The redeye reduction may not...
...the redeye reducing preflash. You can set this function when you use the built-in flash (DCR-SR200/SR300), or an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder 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. b Notes • The redeye reduction may not...
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...Brightens the LCD screen. LCD 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 view your images on a 16:9 (wide) TV. B NORMAL Standard brightness. The recorded images are marked with / ... [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. • If you open the LCD panel 180 degrees to the camcorder body, the setting becomes [NORMAL] automatically. LCD BL LEVEL (LCD backlight level) You can adjust the color of the LCD screen's backlight...
...Brightens the LCD screen. LCD 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 view your images on a 16:9 (wide) TV. B NORMAL Standard brightness. The recorded images are marked with / ... [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. • If you open the LCD panel 180 degrees to the camcorder body, the setting becomes [NORMAL] automatically. LCD BL LEVEL (LCD backlight level) You can adjust the color of the LCD screen's backlight...
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Functions set in the OPTION MENU Customizing your camcorder Items you can set only on the OPTION MENU will not be displayed correctly if you are marked with B. SPOT FOCUS You can adjust the ... [AUTO] t [END] in .) 67 b Notes • If you set to sharpen the focus. DCR-SR42: down to about 43 cm (17 in.) DCR-SR62/SR82: down to about 38 cm (15 in.) DCR-SR200: down to about 37 cm (14 5/8 in.) DCR-SR300: down to W (wide angle), then adjust the focus. • The focal distance...
Functions set in the OPTION MENU Customizing your camcorder Items you can set only on the OPTION MENU will not be displayed correctly if you are marked with B. SPOT FOCUS You can adjust the ... [AUTO] t [END] in .) 67 b Notes • If you set to sharpen the focus. DCR-SR42: down to about 43 cm (17 in.) DCR-SR62/SR82: down to about 38 cm (15 in.) DCR-SR200: down to about 37 cm (14 5/8 in.) DCR-SR300: down to W (wide angle), then adjust the focus. • The focal distance...
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... for the following recording conditions: - Under daylight fluorescent lamps INDOOR (n) The white balance is adjusted to minimize shake when shooting fast moving subjects (DCR-SR42/SR62/ SR82). Customizing your camcorder from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by strong light. OUTDOOR ( ) The white balance is adjusted to take bright pictures of the...
... for the following recording conditions: - Under daylight fluorescent lamps INDOOR (n) The white balance is adjusted to minimize shake when shooting fast moving subjects (DCR-SR42/SR62/ SR82). Customizing your camcorder from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by strong light. OUTDOOR ( ) The white balance is adjusted to take bright pictures of the...
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...8226; Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 67) when it is hard to focus automatically. • The shutter speed of your camcorder at a maximum of 16 times the sensitivity of NightShot plus ) (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82) The image will be recorded at a nearby white object with [AUTO] for about 10 seconds for... DCR-SR200/SR300 only. b Notes • Do not use [S. appears on the screen. appears on the screen. To return ...
...8226; Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 67) when it is hard to focus automatically. • The shutter speed of your camcorder at a maximum of 16 times the sensitivity of NightShot plus ) (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82) The image will be recorded at a nearby white object with [AUTO] for about 10 seconds for... DCR-SR200/SR300 only. b Notes • Do not use [S. appears on the screen. appears on the screen. To return ...
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FLASH MODE (DCR-SR62/SR82) You can set this function when you use an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. AUTO Flashes automatically. 72 Attach the external flash to the Active Interface Shoe (p. 120). B ON ( ) Flashes every time.
FLASH MODE (DCR-SR62/SR82) You can set this function when you use an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. AUTO Flashes automatically. 72 Attach the external flash to the Active Interface Shoe (p. 120). B ON ( ) Flashes every time.
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... are maintained the ones before Easy Handycam operation. - [FILE NO.] - [VOLUME] - [TV TYPE] - [ DISPLAY] - [BEEP] - [CLOCK SET] - [AREA SET] - [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] - [WIDE SELECT]*1 - [ IMAGE SIZE]*2 - [DEMO MODE] - [TIMING]*2 - [STILL MEDIA] - [ LANGUAGE SET] - [RECORD SOUND]*2 - [FLASH MODE]*3 *1DCR-SR42 *2DCR-SR200/SR300 *3DCR-SR62/SR82 Your camcorder gets warm. • This is not...
... are maintained the ones before Easy Handycam operation. - [FILE NO.] - [VOLUME] - [TV TYPE] - [ DISPLAY] - [BEEP] - [CLOCK SET] - [AREA SET] - [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] - [WIDE SELECT]*1 - [ IMAGE SIZE]*2 - [DEMO MODE] - [TIMING]*2 - [STILL MEDIA] - [ LANGUAGE SET] - [RECORD SOUND]*2 - [FLASH MODE]*3 *1DCR-SR42 *2DCR-SR200/SR300 *3DCR-SR62/SR82 Your camcorder gets warm. • This is not...