Operating Guide
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...apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. 5 Operation is connected. - Address: 16530 Via...Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a digital device pursuant to the following two conditions: (1) This device ... manual could void your authority to comply with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C171 and AC Adaptor Model AC...Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR300 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Notes DCR-SR42, DCR-SR62, DCR-SR82, DCR-SR200 and DCR-SR300 are designed to the ...
...apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. 5 Operation is connected. - Address: 16530 Via...Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a digital device pursuant to the following two conditions: (1) This device ... manual could void your authority to comply with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C171 and AC Adaptor Model AC...Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR300 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Notes DCR-SR42, DCR-SR62, DCR-SR82, DCR-SR200 and DCR-SR300 are designed to the ...
Operating Guide
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... the following items supplied with your camcorder. Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 9 AC Adaptor (1) (p.11) Power cord (1) (p.11) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (except for DCR-SR42) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 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...
... the following items supplied with your camcorder. Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 9 AC Adaptor (1) (p.11) Power cord (1) (p.11) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (except for DCR-SR42) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 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...
Operating Guide
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...a fully charged 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 120 DCR-SR62/ SR82 125 90*2 100*3 45*2 50*3 110*2 12 NP-FH60: (Unit:min.) DCR-SR200 DCR-SR300 Charging time 135 135 Recording time*1 Continuous recording time 115*2 120...any metallic objects. On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor. ...
...a fully charged 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 120 DCR-SR62/ SR82 125 90*2 100*3 45*2 50*3 110*2 12 NP-FH60: (Unit:min.) DCR-SR200 DCR-SR300 Charging time 135 135 Recording time*1 Continuous recording time 115*2 120...any metallic objects. On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor. ...
Operating Guide
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... or vibration to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. • You can capture up to a "Memory Stick Duo." DCR-SR42: 5,900 ([VGA (0.3M)]) DCR-SR62/SR82: 1,800 ([1.0M]) DCR-SR200: 480 ([4.0M]) DCR-SR300: 315 ([6.1M]) • All numbers measured when ...after recording is still being written onto the hard disk or "Memory Stick Duo." Your camcorder returns to save still images, then touch . For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). You can use some buttons/functions during movie recording (DCR-SR200/ SR300). • The maximum continuous recordable ...
... or vibration to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. • You can capture up to a "Memory Stick Duo." DCR-SR42: 5,900 ([VGA (0.3M)]) DCR-SR62/SR82: 1,800 ([1.0M]) DCR-SR200: 480 ([4.0M]) DCR-SR300: 315 ([6.1M]) • All numbers measured when ...after recording is still being written onto the hard disk or "Memory Stick Duo." Your camcorder returns to save still images, then touch . For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). You can use some buttons/functions during movie recording (DCR-SR200/ SR300). • The maximum continuous recordable ...
Operating Guide
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... Displays only during recording/playback Recording movies Recording still images Viewing movies Viewing still images 1 Recording mode (HQ / SP / LP) 2 HOME button 3 Remaining battery (approx.) 4 Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) 5 Counter (hour/minute/second) 6 OPTION button 7 Dual Rec (DCR-SR200/SR300) 8 VIEW IMAGES button 9 5.1ch surround recording (DCR-SR200/ SR300) q; Current still image number/Number of still images is being...
... Displays only during recording/playback Recording movies Recording still images Viewing movies Viewing still images 1 Recording mode (HQ / SP / LP) 2 HOME button 3 Remaining battery (approx.) 4 Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) 5 Counter (hour/minute/second) 6 OPTION button 7 Dual Rec (DCR-SR200/SR300) 8 VIEW IMAGES button 9 5.1ch surround recording (DCR-SR200/ SR300) q; Current still image number/Number of still images is being...
Operating Guide
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... If any liquid that may appear on and let it by playing back or recording images for example, and operate it may malfunction. Use cleaning paper moistened with ... casing • If the casing is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately (DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300). • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: - Handling the camcorder with a towel, for about... a Sony dealer before storing it any liquid gets in your local authorized Sony service facility. - Near AM receivers and video equipment. The camcorder may heat up the battery pack completely...
... If any liquid that may appear on and let it by playing back or recording images for example, and operate it may malfunction. Use cleaning paper moistened with ... casing • If the casing is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately (DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300). • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: - Handling the camcorder with a towel, for about... a Sony dealer before storing it any liquid gets in your local authorized Sony service facility. - Near AM receivers and video equipment. The camcorder may heat up the battery pack completely...
Operating Guide
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...in the following instances: - When there are not recording the date. The pre-installed rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder is connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is exposed to salty air such as at ...24 hours. 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 ...
...in the following instances: - When there are not recording the date. The pre-installed rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder is connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is exposed to salty air such as at ...24 hours. 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 ...
Operating Guide
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...: 327 mV (at 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-FH60 attached Mass (Approx.) DCR-SR42 335 g (11 oz) main unit...
...: 327 mV (at 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-FH60 attached Mass (Approx.) DCR-SR42 335 g (11 oz) main unit...
Operating Guide
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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 (ohms) Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Audio signal: 327 mV (at the label of AC Adaptor for other specifications. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (DCR... (Approx.) 45 g (1.6 oz) Operating temperature 0°C to + 40°C (32°F to 104°F) 38 Type Li-ion NP-FH60 (DCR-SR200/SR300) Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 7.2 wh (1 000 mAh) Dimensions (Approx.) 31.8 × 33.3 ×...
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 (ohms) Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Audio signal: 327 mV (at the label of AC Adaptor for other specifications. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (DCR... (Approx.) 45 g (1.6 oz) Operating temperature 0°C to + 40°C (32°F to 104°F) 38 Type Li-ion NP-FH60 (DCR-SR200/SR300) Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 7.2 wh (1 000 mAh) Dimensions (Approx.) 31.8 × 33.3 ×...
Handycam® Handbook
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... 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...
... 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...
Handycam® Handbook
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...-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 AC Adaptor (1) (p. 13) Power cord (1) (p. 13) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 122) (except for DCR-SR42) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Getting...
...-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 AC Adaptor (1) (p. 13) Power cord (1) (p. 13) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 122) (except for DCR-SR42) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Getting...
Handycam® Handbook
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... 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...
... 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...
Handycam® Handbook
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... 280 635 DCR-SR200: Battery pack NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Playback time* 125 165 270 615 DCR-SR300: Battery pack NP-...or Battery Info (p. 14) will not be supplied from the wall outlet. • When attaching an optional video light, it is recommended). • The available recording and ...recording start/stop, turning the power on/off (except for DCR-SR42). • We do not recommend using an NP-FH30, which you use your camcorder. 16 The battery pack is connected to OFF (CHG) and turn the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam...
... 280 635 DCR-SR200: Battery pack NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Playback time* 125 165 270 615 DCR-SR300: Battery pack NP-...or Battery Info (p. 14) will not be supplied from the wall outlet. • When attaching an optional video light, it is recommended). • The available recording and ...recording start/stop, turning the power on/off (except for DCR-SR42). • We do not recommend using an NP-FH30, which you use your camcorder. 16 The battery pack is connected to OFF (CHG) and turn the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam...
Handycam® Handbook
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... discharged and the date and time settings may be ready to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 64). z Tips • The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the hard disk, and can be displayed during this time. • The lens cover opens automatically ...[NEXT]. 7 Make sure that case, charge the built-in rechargeable battery and then set the date and time again (p. 116). • It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to 12:00 AM. You can change the on (DCR-SR200/SR300). Changing the language setting You can set the date and time....
... discharged and the date and time settings may be ready to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 64). z Tips • The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the hard disk, and can be displayed during this time. • The lens cover opens automatically ...[NEXT]. 7 Make sure that case, charge the built-in rechargeable battery and then set the date and time again (p. 116). • It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to 12:00 AM. You can change the on (DCR-SR200/SR300). Changing the language setting You can set the date and time....
Handycam® Handbook
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... Lens cover switch z Tips • When you finish recording or when you press DISP/ BATT INFO. Adjusting the LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to make the battery last longer (except for DCR-SR42) Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few...INFO for a few seconds until appears. 19 To turn off the LCD backlight to the lens side, you can close the lens cover. • For DCR-SR200/SR300, the lens cover opens and closes automatically. z Tips • If you open or adjust the LCD panel. This is convenient during playback operations....
... Lens cover switch z Tips • When you finish recording or when you press DISP/ BATT INFO. Adjusting the LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to make the battery last longer (except for DCR-SR42) Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few...INFO for a few seconds until appears. 19 To turn off the LCD backlight to the lens side, you can close the lens cover. • For DCR-SR200/SR300, the lens cover opens and closes automatically. z Tips • If you open or adjust the LCD panel. This is convenient during playback operations....
Handycam® Handbook
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... while charging the flash, and remains lit when the battery charge is complete. • If you can capture up , then press START/ STOP to start recording, and before you finish, you use the flash during movie recording (Dual Rec) (DCR-SR200/SR300) You can prevent the redeye by setting [REDEYE...You can change the brightness of the flash by one, and the images are recorded on the hard disk. Captured still images appear one by setting [FLASH LEVEL] (p. 59), or you can capture high quality still images while recording a movie on it . r (Forced flash): Always uses the flash regardless...
... while charging the flash, and remains lit when the battery charge is complete. • If you can capture up , then press START/ STOP to start recording, and before you finish, you use the flash during movie recording (Dual Rec) (DCR-SR200/SR300) You can prevent the redeye by setting [REDEYE...You can change the brightness of the flash by one, and the images are recorded on the hard disk. Captured still images appear one by setting [FLASH LEVEL] (p. 59), or you can capture high quality still images while recording a movie on it . r (Forced flash): Always uses the flash regardless...
Handycam® Handbook
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... • Still images are recorded on the hard disk of still images 1 Touch (OPTION) t [STILL ... camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. You can record still images during recording standby in damage. • When the ACCESS lamp is set to a "Memory ... appears.) 27 To change the recording media of recordable images varies depending on the screen. tab t Infrared port Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to recording standby mode. Doing so may be damaged. DCR-SR200: - 2.3M (16:9 (wide)) - 1.7M (4:3) DCR-SR300: - 4.6M (16:9 ...
... • Still images are recorded on the hard disk of still images 1 Touch (OPTION) t [STILL ... camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. You can record still images during recording standby in damage. • When the ACCESS lamp is set to a "Memory ... appears.) 27 To change the recording media of recordable images varies depending on the screen. tab t Infrared port Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to recording standby mode. Doing so may be damaged. DCR-SR200: - 2.3M (16:9 (wide)) - 1.7M (4:3) DCR-SR300: - 4.6M (16:9 ...
Handycam® Handbook
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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 set [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] to [ON] while the NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 27) is hard to focus automatically. • The shutter speed of your camcorder changes depending on the screen. SUPER NIGHTSHOT (DCR-SR200/SR300) The image will be recorded at a maximum of 16 times the sensitivity of the image. ONE PUSH ( ) The white balance will...
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 set [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] to [ON] while the NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 27) is hard to focus automatically. • The shutter speed of your camcorder changes depending on the screen. SUPER NIGHTSHOT (DCR-SR200/SR300) The image will be recorded at a maximum of 16 times the sensitivity of the image. ONE PUSH ( ) The white balance will...
Handycam® Handbook
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Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82: DCR-SR200/SR300: A Power zoom lever (25, 33) B PHOTO button (20, 24) C POWER switch (17) D CHG (charge) lamp (13) E CHG (charge)/ (flash) lamp (13, 26) F (flash) button (26) G Battery pack (13) H DC IN jack (13) I (Movie)/ (Still) mode lamps (23) J ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) (23) K START/STOP button (20, 24) L Grip belt (19) M Hooks for a shoulder belt Attach a shoulder belt (optional). 118
Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82: DCR-SR200/SR300: A Power zoom lever (25, 33) B PHOTO button (20, 24) C POWER switch (17) D CHG (charge) lamp (13) E CHG (charge)/ (flash) lamp (13, 26) F (flash) button (26) G Battery pack (13) H DC IN jack (13) I (Movie)/ (Still) mode lamps (23) J ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) (23) K START/STOP button (20, 24) L Grip belt (19) M Hooks for a shoulder belt Attach a shoulder belt (optional). 118
Handycam® Handbook
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... position differs slightly from that during recording/playback Recording movies Recording still images A Recording mode (HQ/SP/LP) (54) B HOME button (10, 52) C Remaining battery (approx.) (14) D Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) E Counter (hour/minute/second) F OPTION button (65) G Dual Rec (DCR-SR200/SR300) (26) H VIEW IMAGES button (21, 31) I 5.1ch surround recording (DCR-SR200/SR300) (25) J Quality ([FINE] / [STD...
... position differs slightly from that during recording/playback Recording movies Recording still images A Recording mode (HQ/SP/LP) (54) B HOME button (10, 52) C Remaining battery (approx.) (14) D Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) E Counter (hour/minute/second) F OPTION button (65) G Dual Rec (DCR-SR200/SR300) (26) H VIEW IMAGES button (21, 31) I 5.1ch surround recording (DCR-SR200/SR300) (25) J Quality ([FINE] / [STD...