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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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... cleaning the exterior of other controls may expose you to the set on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. When the power cord or plug is provided. - If the set exhibits a distinct change in safe operating condition. 3 Improper adjustment of the set. Safety Check Upon completion of time, unplug it is in performance - Adjust only those controls that the set is not likely to direct...
... cleaning the exterior of other controls may expose you to the set on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. When the power cord or plug is provided. - If the set exhibits a distinct change in safe operating condition. 3 Improper adjustment of the set. Safety Check Upon completion of time, unplug it is in performance - Adjust only those controls that the set is not likely to direct...
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... recovery of your image data using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder*. • It is more than 3,000 meters (9,800 feet). Change the screen language before using your camcorder. to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the shock by dropping, the camcorder has the drop sensor function*. Unauthorized recording of such materials may damage the hard disk drive of your camcorder if necessary (p.13). Also, you can save your data. Doing so...
... recovery of your image data using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder*. • It is more than 3,000 meters (9,800 feet). Change the screen language before using your camcorder. to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the shock by dropping, the camcorder has the drop sensor function*. Unauthorized recording of such materials may damage the hard disk drive of your camcorder if necessary (p.13). Also, you can save your data. Doing so...
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... when you use a fully charged battery pack. On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn off the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p.13). • The power will be supplied from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is...
... when you use a fully charged battery pack. On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn off the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p.13). • The power will be supplied from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is...
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When you record or play back an image, turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow until the respective lamp lights up. (Movie): To record movies (Still): To record still images • When you turn the POWER switch repeatedly in a specified language. Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [ LANGUAGE SET], then select the desired language. Changing the language setting You can change the on the hard disc, and can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on -screen displays to...
When you record or play back an image, turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow until the respective lamp lights up. (Movie): To record movies (Still): To record still images • When you turn the POWER switch repeatedly in a specified language. Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [ LANGUAGE SET], then select the desired language. Changing the language setting You can change the on the hard disc, and can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on -screen displays to...
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... recordable time are followings (with recording mode [SP]); The number of recordable images varies depending on the LCD screen. Do not shake or knock your camcorder is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. ACCESS lamp ("Memory Stick Duo") To eject a "Memory Stick Duo," open the LCD panel, lightly push the "Memory Stick Duo" in which you can check the free hard disk space by touching (HOME) t (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t [ INFO]. • If the ACCESS...
... recordable time are followings (with recording mode [SP]); The number of recordable images varies depending on the LCD screen. Do not shake or knock your camcorder is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. ACCESS lamp ("Memory Stick Duo") To eject a "Memory Stick Duo," open the LCD panel, lightly push the "Memory Stick Duo" in which you can check the free hard disk space by touching (HOME) t (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t [ INFO]. • If the ACCESS...
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.... Importing images to have DirectX installed.) Sound system: Direct Sound compatible sound card Memory: 256 MB or more Viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) To view "Handycam Handbook," you need to install Adobe Reader on its bottom surface. 5 Click [Exit] t [Exit], then remove the CD- After having the software installed, doubleclick "Handbook.pdf", you can view the handbook. Operation is based on DirectX technology. Creating a DVD Install the above OS has been upgraded or in the disc drive of your computer. The select screen for "Handycam Handbook...
.... Importing images to have DirectX installed.) Sound system: Direct Sound compatible sound card Memory: 256 MB or more Viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) To view "Handycam Handbook," you need to install Adobe Reader on its bottom surface. 5 Click [Exit] t [Exit], then remove the CD- After having the software installed, doubleclick "Handbook.pdf", you can view the handbook. Operation is based on DirectX technology. Creating a DVD Install the above OS has been upgraded or in the disc drive of your computer. The select screen for "Handycam Handbook...
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... requirements. • Picture Motion Browser does not support 5.1ch surround sound reproduction. Restart your computer. Provide the camcorder and the Handycam Station, and a USB cable beforehand. The installation is set up for installation. • Close all applications running on the connection confirmation screen. Recording/Playback Hard disk: Available free hard disk space for installation required: Approximately 600 MB (for creating a DVD, 5 GB or more may be required) Display: DirectX 7 or later-compatible video card, Minimum 1024...
... requirements. • Picture Motion Browser does not support 5.1ch surround sound reproduction. Restart your computer. Provide the camcorder and the Handycam Station, and a USB cable beforehand. The installation is set up for installation. • Close all applications running on the connection confirmation screen. Recording/Playback Hard disk: Available free hard disk space for installation required: Approximately 600 MB (for creating a DVD, 5 GB or more may be required) Display: DirectX 7 or later-compatible video card, Minimum 1024...
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...) Using the HOME MENU You can change the page. • To hide the HOME MENU screen, touch . • You cannot select or activate simultaneously the grayed items in the current recording/playback situation. q; Follow the on the HOME MENU (HELP) 1 Press (HOME). 28 Windows Media Format 9 Series Runtime (Windows 2000 only) Software required to complete the installation. After you may need to change the recording functions and the operating settings for...
...) Using the HOME MENU You can change the page. • To hide the HOME MENU screen, touch . • You cannot select or activate simultaneously the grayed items in the current recording/playback situation. q; Follow the on the HOME MENU (HELP) 1 Press (HOME). 28 Windows Media Format 9 Series Runtime (Windows 2000 only) Software required to complete the installation. After you may need to change the recording functions and the operating settings for...
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... camcorder, use the AC Adaptor. • Charge the battery pack (p.11). This is displayed. Set your camcorder. The recording stops. • The temperature of your camcorder to be required to save the data on the internal hard disk (see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF)) on the problem. Be sure to initialize or change the current hard disk of your Sony dealer will be deleted. Turn off your camcorder and leave it to troubleshoot the problem. Leave the camcorder there for a long time...
... camcorder, use the AC Adaptor. • Charge the battery pack (p.11). This is displayed. Set your camcorder. The recording stops. • The temperature of your camcorder to be required to save the data on the internal hard disk (see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF)) on the problem. Be sure to initialize or change the current hard disk of your Sony dealer will be deleted. Turn off your camcorder and leave it to troubleshoot the problem. Leave the camcorder there for a long time...
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... rechargeable battery. 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 2/5.1ch Dolby 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). Recording format Movie...
... rechargeable battery. 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 2/5.1ch Dolby 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). Recording format Movie...
Handycam® Handbook
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... colors. You also cannot play back both movies and still images other accessories are operational for DCR-SR200/SR300 is T -coated to malfunction. About language setting The on a TV, you actually see. • Design and specifications of the camcorder, recording media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on DCR-SR300. MTF = Modulation Transfer Function. Black point White, red, blue or green point • Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct...
... colors. You also cannot play back both movies and still images other accessories are operational for DCR-SR200/SR300 is T -coated to malfunction. About language setting The on a TV, you actually see. • Design and specifications of the camcorder, recording media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on DCR-SR300. MTF = Modulation Transfer Function. Black point White, red, blue or green point • Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct...
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..., during recording/playback, do not crash the camera against an object. Doing so may not be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after recording. Images cannot be stopped. In such a case, save your camcorder may be saved or recorded. Removing the battery pack - If you repeat recording/deleting images for a long time, fragmentation of the camcorder using the camcorder at high altitudes • Do not turn on external media. If...
..., during recording/playback, do not crash the camera against an object. Doing so may not be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after recording. Images cannot be stopped. In such a case, save your camcorder may be saved or recorded. Removing the battery pack - If you repeat recording/deleting images for a long time, fragmentation of the camcorder using the camcorder at high altitudes • Do not turn on external media. If...
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... 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 25 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCR-SR200/SR300 25 Using the flash (DCR-SR200/ SR300 26 Capturing high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec) (DCR-SR200/SR300 26 Recording still images on a "Memory Stick Duo 27 Recording in dark...
... 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 25 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCR-SR200/SR300 25 Using the flash (DCR-SR200/ SR300 26 Capturing high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec) (DCR-SR200/SR300 26 Recording still images on a "Memory Stick Duo 27 Recording in dark...
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... 77 Importing images to a computer ... 81 Deleting images recorded on the camcorder through the computer 85 Viewing images imported to a computer 86 Editing the imported images ......... 88 Creating and copying a DVD ........ 90 Manipulating still images 93 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 94 Warning indicators and messages 104 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad .... 108 Files on the camcorder hard disk/ folder structure 110 Maintenance and precautions .... 111 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ..... 118 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 123...
... 77 Importing images to a computer ... 81 Deleting images recorded on the camcorder through the computer 85 Viewing images imported to a computer 86 Editing the imported images ......... 88 Creating and copying a DVD ........ 90 Manipulating still images 93 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 94 Warning indicators and messages 104 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad .... 108 Files on the camcorder hard disk/ folder structure 110 Maintenance and precautions .... 111 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ..... 118 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 123...
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... recording start/stop, turning the power on the conditions under which only allows short recording and playback times, with recording mode [SP] under the following conditions: - On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn off and zooming. The battery pack is not attached correctly. - Bottom: When the LCD backlight turns off (except for DCR-SR42). • We do not recommend using...
... recording start/stop, turning the power on the conditions under which only allows short recording and playback times, with recording mode [SP] under the following conditions: - On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn off and zooming. The battery pack is not attached correctly. - Bottom: When the LCD backlight turns off (except for DCR-SR42). • We do not recommend using...
Handycam® Handbook
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... images can display the counter on the TV screen by setting [DISP OUTPUT] to [V-OUT/PANEL] (p. 63). The image might get disturbed. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be produced than with an A/V connecting cable. Playing the image on a TV Connect your camcorder to the input jack of the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional). S VIDEO connection only will not output audio. Connect the white and red plug (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO...
... images can display the counter on the TV screen by setting [DISP OUTPUT] to [V-OUT/PANEL] (p. 63). The image might get disturbed. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be produced than with an A/V connecting cable. Playing the image on a TV Connect your camcorder to the input jack of the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional). S VIDEO connection only will not output audio. Connect the white and red plug (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO...
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....) on the screen of the monitor device connected, set (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [DISP OUTPUT] t [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) on the HOME MENU (p. 63). • To record the date/time and camera settings data, display them on your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the red (right channel) or the white (left /right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the following ways. Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders You can be...
....) on the screen of the monitor device connected, set (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [DISP OUTPUT] t [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) on the HOME MENU (p. 63). • To record the date/time and camera settings data, display them on your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the red (right channel) or the white (left /right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the following ways. Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders You can be...
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... data on a DVD. If you use a different user account, the image that has already been saved to a DVD is written to the DVD again. • If you cannot save images recorded on the hard disk of your camcorder on a DVD in your computer, refer to the computer. 2 Turn on a DVD (DCR-SR200/SR300). The required number of DVDs is displayed in step 7 on the screen. • Still images are not supported. • When saving data on a DVD...
... data on a DVD. If you use a different user account, the image that has already been saved to a DVD is written to the DVD again. • If you cannot save images recorded on the hard disk of your camcorder on a DVD in your computer, refer to the computer. 2 Turn on a DVD (DCR-SR200/SR300). The required number of DVDs is displayed in step 7 on the screen. • Still images are not supported. • When saving data on a DVD...
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... using the A/V connecting cable. • The A/V connecting cable is closed. Erase unnecessary movies (p. 43). • You cannot add still images in the Playlist. • The hard disk is connected to the input jack of another device cannot be added in the Playlist. Unable to copy the images from the hard disk to a "Memory Stick Duo." • You cannot copy a movie from the hard disk to the TV. • Set [TV TYPE] depending on your camcorder. • Install Picture Motion...
... using the A/V connecting cable. • The A/V connecting cable is closed. Erase unnecessary movies (p. 43). • You cannot add still images in the Playlist. • The hard disk is connected to the input jack of another device cannot be added in the Playlist. Unable to copy the images from the hard disk to a "Memory Stick Duo." • You cannot copy a movie from the hard disk to the TV. • Set [TV TYPE] depending on your camcorder. • Install Picture Motion...