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Question posted by robinh on September 6th, 2012

Wont Switch Of

my DCRSR42 wont switch of when you turn the switch. re charge the battery and it will switch on. any ideas regards Robin

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Operating Guide - Page 1

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
Operating Guide - Page 5

...turning...radio communications. Notes DCR-SR42, DCR-SR62, DCR-SR82, DCR-SR200 and DCR-SR300 are designed ...Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR300 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics ... Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR82 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc...Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc....in accordance with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C171...
Operating Guide - Page 7

... digital still camera, and may look different from what you may not delete data from the camcorder. - Also...Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 7 to prevent the recovery of the POWER switch (p.13) or the access lamp* is more than 3,000 meters (9,800 feet). Unauthorized recording of such materials may damage the hard disk drive of the camcorder. If you perform [ EMPTY]* to remove the battery...
Operating Guide - Page 9

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 cable (1) (p.25) USB cable (1) (p.27) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p.26) - Picture Motion Browser (Software) - The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder....
Operating Guide - Page 10

... 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 your camcorder within the AC 100 V to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. In this case, replace the battery with the + side facing up...
Operating Guide - Page 11

... To the wall outlet You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it clicks. 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. BATT (battery) release lever 4 Connect the power cord to the DC IN jack on the DC plug is fully charged. Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. 2 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the...
Operating Guide - Page 12

...available recording and playback time will be shorter when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on the camcorder. Recording/Playback time: Approximate time (min.) available when you fully charge a completely exhausted battery pack. NP-FH40: (Unit:min.) DCR-SR42 Charging time 125 Recording time*1 Continuous 105 recording time Typical recording time*4 50 Playback time...
Operating Guide - Page 14

... rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). 2 Turn the POWER switch to turn on 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). 4 Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder correctly. 14 Step 4: Preparing for recording 2 180 degrees (max.) 1 90 degrees to select the...
Operating Guide - Page 15

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. When disappears, the image has been recorded. • Still images are recorded on the hard disk in the OFF (...
Operating Guide - Page 16

...; When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). DCR-SR42/SR62: approx. 10 hours and 50 minutes DCR-SR82: approx. 21 hours and 40 minutes DCR-SR200/SR300: approx. 14 hours and 30 minutes To record...
Operating Guide - Page 19

... 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. 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...
Operating Guide - Page 20

...) button*2 You can be turned on . ql RESET button To...the remaining battery. When you press while ...video light, a flash, or a microphone. Zoom buttons You can magnify still images from about 1.1 to 5 times the original size (Playback zoom). • When you touch the screen during playback zoom, the point you can switch the screen display when you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder...
Operating Guide - Page 21

For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Recording/Playback ws DISC BURN button Create a DVD by connecting the camcorder to a computer. 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
Operating Guide - Page 27

...agreement] when you agree, then click [Next]. 8 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station, then turn the POWER switch to turn on. 9 Connect the Handycam Station to your computer using the supplied USB cable, then click ...for creating a DVD, 5 GB or more may be required) Display: DirectX 7 or later-compatible video card, Minimum 1024 × 768 dots, High Color (16 bit color) Others: USB port (this...
Operating Guide - Page 31

... the clock setting, are limited. The power does not turn on Easy Handycam operation, refer to the wall outlet (p.11). • Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely (p.11). The camcorder does not operate even when the power is turned on . • Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p.11). • Connect the plug of the AC Adaptor...
Operating Guide - Page 32

...a couple of the Handycam Station or your camcorder while the lens cover is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. Contact your ...camcorder securely (p.11). Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again. This is unreadable. 32 C:13:ss / C:32:ss • Remove the power source. C:04:00 C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis display) C:04:ss • The battery pack is closed (DCR-SR42...
Operating Guide - Page 34

... the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing with above 60°C (140°F), such as by a Sony dealer before storing it . This is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately (DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300). • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: - Near AM receivers and video...
Operating Guide - Page 35

... Digital 5.1 Creator Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Hard Disk DCR-SR42/SR62 30 GB DCR-SR82 60 GB DCR-SR200/SR300 40 GB When measuring media capacity, 1GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of the lens clean with the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG) for more than 24 hours. x Procedures Connect your camcorder is connected to...
Operating Guide - Page 37

... the time of recording. *2 The unique pixel array of pixels DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 123 200 (560 × 220) DCR-SR200/SR300 211 200 (960 × 220) General Power requirements 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption During camera recording with supplied battery pack NP-FH40 attached DCR-SR200/SR300 76 × 78 × 128 mm (3 ×...
Operating Guide - Page 38

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) ...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 (...

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