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... number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 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) - Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make...
... number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 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) - Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make...
Operating Guide
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On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is set to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor. To charge the battery pack ...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 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*3 95*2 100*3 Typical 55*2...
On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is set to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor. To charge the battery pack ...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 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*3 95*2 100*3 Typical 55*2...
Operating Guide
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...hard disk or "Memory Stick Duo." During Easy Handycam operation, appears on the image quality or the image size. 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 using a "Memory Stick Duo" made by Sony Corporation. On Easy Handycam...camcorder is reading/writing data. To cancel Easy Handycam operation, press EASY again. • You cannot use only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with recording mode [SP]); DCR-SR42/SR62: approx. 10 hours and 50 minutes DCR-SR82: approx. 21 hours and 40 minutes DCR-SR200...
...hard disk or "Memory Stick Duo." During Easy Handycam operation, appears on the image quality or the image size. 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 using a "Memory Stick Duo" made by Sony Corporation. On Easy Handycam...camcorder is reading/writing data. To cancel Easy Handycam operation, press EASY again. • You cannot use only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with recording mode [SP]); DCR-SR42/SR62: approx. 10 hours and 50 minutes DCR-SR82: approx. 21 hours and 40 minutes DCR-SR200...
Operating Guide
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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 sound and recorded.*2 19 Parts and functions used for a slower zoom. Move the power zoom lever 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. Move it further for a faster zoom. 2 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch*1 To record in microphone Records sound.
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 sound and recorded.*2 19 Parts and functions used for a slower zoom. Move the power zoom lever 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. Move it further for a faster zoom. 2 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch*1 To record in microphone Records sound.
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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 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 For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Recording/Playback ws DISC BURN button Create a DVD by connecting the camcorder to a computer.
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...*1 *1 DCR-SR200/SR300 *2 DCR-SR42 *3 DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 *4 DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 • The recording date and time is recorded automatically on the hard disk and "Memory Stick Duo." However, you made changes Following indicators appear during playback. 23 Recording/Playback Indicators when you can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder.
...*1 *1 DCR-SR200/SR300 *2 DCR-SR42 *3 DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 *4 DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 • The recording date and time is recorded automatically on the hard disk and "Memory Stick Duo." However, you made changes Following indicators appear during playback. 23 Recording/Playback Indicators when you can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder.
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... 24 hours. When there are not recording the date. 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...
... 24 hours. When there are not recording the date. 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...
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...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-...NP-FH40 attached DCR-SR200/SR300 76 × 78 × 128 mm (3 × 3 1/8 × 5 1/8 in.) (w×h×d) including the projecting parts 76 × 78 × 149 mm (3 × 3 1/8 × 5 7/8 in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder's setting information ...
...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-...NP-FH40 attached DCR-SR200/SR300 76 × 78 × 128 mm (3 × 3 1/8 × 5 1/8 in.) (w×h×d) including the projecting parts 76 × 78 × 149 mm (3 × 3 1/8 × 5 7/8 in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder's setting information ...
2008 Water Housing Cross Reference
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...the special lighting conditions beneath the water's surface. 2008 Water Housing Cross Reference MODEL NAME MPK-THE Compatible Digital Still Camera/ Camcorder DSC-T200 DSC-T70 Compatible Accessories HVL-ML20M VCT-MP1K ACC-MP105 MPK-THF DSC-T300 HVL-ML20M ...DCR-DVD203/308 DCR-DVD403/408 DCR-DVD508/610 DCR-DVD710/810 DCR-DVD910/92 DCR-SR200/220/220D DCR-SR300/42/45/46 DCR-SR62/65/82/85 HDR-CX7/CX12 HDR-HC3/5/7/9, HDR-SR5/7 HDR-SR10/10D/11/12 HDR-UX5/7/10/20 N/A © 2008 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. CA6024W Take amazing underwater photos and videos. With Sony...
...the special lighting conditions beneath the water's surface. 2008 Water Housing Cross Reference MODEL NAME MPK-THE Compatible Digital Still Camera/ Camcorder DSC-T200 DSC-T70 Compatible Accessories HVL-ML20M VCT-MP1K ACC-MP105 MPK-THF DSC-T300 HVL-ML20M ...DCR-DVD203/308 DCR-DVD403/408 DCR-DVD508/610 DCR-DVD710/810 DCR-DVD910/92 DCR-SR200/220/220D DCR-SR300/42/45/46 DCR-SR62/65/82/85 HDR-CX7/CX12 HDR-HC3/5/7/9, HDR-SR5/7 HDR-SR10/10D/11/12 HDR-UX5/7/10/20 N/A © 2008 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. CA6024W Take amazing underwater photos and videos. With Sony...
Handycam® Handbook
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...-based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other accessories are used for video cameras and offers a quality typical of the sun only in each local language are subject to the copyright laws. • You cannot play back images recorded with other than the images recorded with your camcorder to suppress unwanted reflections, then faithfully...
...-based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other accessories are used for video cameras and offers a quality typical of the sun only in each local language are subject to the copyright laws. • You cannot play back images recorded with other than the images recorded with your camcorder to suppress unwanted reflections, then faithfully...
Handycam® Handbook
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... or DVD/HDD recorders 45 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer 46 Utilizing recording media (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) category 49 Formatting the hard disk or the "Memory Stick Duo 49 Checking the hard disk information 50 Preventing data on the hard disk of Contents Read this before operating your camcorder 2 Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam 4 Subject examples...
... or DVD/HDD recorders 45 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer 46 Utilizing recording media (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) category 49 Formatting the hard disk or the "Memory Stick Duo 49 Checking the hard disk information 50 Preventing data on the hard disk of Contents Read this before operating your camcorder 2 Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam 4 Subject examples...
Handycam® Handbook
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For the items available in the (SETTINGS) category, see page 53. **DCR-SR200/SR300 9 Taking advantage of two types of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category Item MOVIE* PHOTO* SMTH SLW REC** (VIEW IMAGES) category Item VISUAL INDEX* PLAYLIST (OTHERS) category Item DELETE* ...) category Item Page FORMAT* 49 FORMAT* 50 INFO 50 (SETTINGS) category To customize your camcorder (p. 52)*. * You can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 20). " HOME" and " Enjoying your camcorder Category B Categories and items of menus " HOME MENU" - the starting point for operations with...
For the items available in the (SETTINGS) category, see page 53. **DCR-SR200/SR300 9 Taking advantage of two types of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category Item MOVIE* PHOTO* SMTH SLW REC** (VIEW IMAGES) category Item VISUAL INDEX* PLAYLIST (OTHERS) category Item DELETE* ...) category Item Page FORMAT* 49 FORMAT* 50 INFO 50 (SETTINGS) category To customize your camcorder (p. 52)*. * You can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 20). " HOME" and " Enjoying your camcorder Category B Categories and items of menus " HOME MENU" - the starting point for operations with...
Handycam® Handbook
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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) - Picture Motion Browser (Software) - Handycam Handbook (This Handbook) Operating Guide (1) USB cable (1)...DCR-SR42) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder...
... 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) - Picture Motion Browser (Software) - Handycam Handbook (This Handbook) Operating Guide (1) USB cable (1)...DCR-SR42) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder...
Handycam® Handbook
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...camcorder in low temperatures. • The available recording and playback time will be shorter depending on . The battery pack is on the conditions under which only allows short recording and playback times, with recording...camcorder. 16 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... not be supplied from the wall outlet. • When attaching an optional video light, it is worn-out (For Battery Info only). • The ...
...camcorder in low temperatures. • The available recording and playback time will be shorter depending on . The battery pack is on the conditions under which only allows short recording and playback times, with recording...camcorder. 16 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... not be supplied from the wall outlet. • When attaching an optional video light, it is worn-out (For Battery Info only). • The ...
Handycam® Handbook
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...• It takes a few seconds for information concerning "World time difference." • If the buttons on the touch panel do not use your camcorder for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 64). You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified ...The clock starts. In that the clock is turned on the hard disk, and can be displayed during playback ([DATA CODE], p. 60). • Refer to page 109 for your camcorder during recording, but they are automatically recorded on (DCR-SR200/SR300). For midday, set it to 12:00 AM. z ...
...• It takes a few seconds for information concerning "World time difference." • If the buttons on the touch panel do not use your camcorder for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 64). You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified ...The clock starts. In that the clock is turned on the hard disk, and can be displayed during playback ([DATA CODE], p. 60). • Refer to page 109 for your camcorder during recording, but they are automatically recorded on (DCR-SR200/SR300). For midday, set it to 12:00 AM. z ...
Handycam® Handbook
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...the buttons on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for recording Opening the lens cover manually (DCR-SR42/SR62/ SR82) Slide the lens cover switch to make the battery last longer (except for DCR-SR42) Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until disappears.... Lens cover switch z Tips • When you finish recording or 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.
...the buttons on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for recording Opening the lens cover manually (DCR-SR42/SR62/ SR82) Slide the lens cover switch to make the battery last longer (except for DCR-SR42) Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until disappears.... Lens cover switch z Tips • When you finish recording or 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.
Handycam® Handbook
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... can record still images on the hard disk of your camcorder. To switch the shooting mode using the (HOME) D (or E) button On the HOME MENU, touch (CAMERA) t [MOVIE] or [PHOTO]. To change the recording media. For the number of your camcorder in the default setting. To capture high resolution still images during recording a movie (Dual Rec) (DCR-SR200/SR300...
... can record still images on the hard disk of your camcorder. To switch the shooting mode using the (HOME) D (or E) button On the HOME MENU, touch (CAMERA) t [MOVIE] or [PHOTO]. To change the recording media. For the number of your camcorder in the default setting. To capture high resolution still images during recording a movie (Dual Rec) (DCR-SR200/SR300...
Handycam® Handbook
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...with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCR-SR200/SR300) Sound picked up to keep your finger on devices that support 5.1ch surround sound. b Notes • [STEADYSHOT] may also be recorded. z Tips • Using [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 55) let you move your camcorder. • is set to ... shown in the following table. Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround sound 1 Glossary (p. 127) b Notes • 5.1ch sound is converted to 2ch when played back on the screen during 5.1ch recording/playback. 25 DCR-SR42 DCR-SR62/SR82 DCR-SR200/SR300 (optical zoom) 40 ×...
...with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCR-SR200/SR300) Sound picked up to keep your finger on devices that support 5.1ch surround sound. b Notes • [STEADYSHOT] may also be recorded. z Tips • Using [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 55) let you move your camcorder. • is set to ... shown in the following table. Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround sound 1 Glossary (p. 127) b Notes • 5.1ch sound is converted to 2ch when played back on the screen during 5.1ch recording/playback. 25 DCR-SR42 DCR-SR62/SR82 DCR-SR200/SR300 (optical zoom) 40 ×...
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...; Remove any dust from the surface of still images from your camcorder, the flash light does not emit light. b Notes • When you can prevent the redeye by setting [FLASH LEVEL] (p. 59), or you record still images on the hard disk. Flash effect may not be impaired if heat discoloration or... on a "Memory Stick Duo," do not eject the "Memory Stick Duo" before you finish, you use the flash during movie recording (Dual Rec) (DCR-SR200/SR300) You can change the brightness of the flash by setting [REDEYE REDUC] (p. 59). 1 Turn the POWER switch until the (Movie) lamp lights up...
...; Remove any dust from the surface of still images from your camcorder, the flash light does not emit light. b Notes • When you can prevent the redeye by setting [FLASH LEVEL] (p. 59), or you record still images on the hard disk. Flash effect may not be impaired if heat discoloration or... on a "Memory Stick Duo," do not eject the "Memory Stick Duo" before you finish, you use the flash during movie recording (Dual Rec) (DCR-SR200/SR300) You can change the brightness of the flash by setting [REDEYE REDUC] (p. 59). 1 Turn the POWER switch until the (Movie) lamp lights up...
Handycam® Handbook
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DCR-SR200: - 2.3M (16:9 (wide)) - 1.7M (4:3) DCR-SR300: - 4.6M (16:9 (wide)) - 3.4M (4:3) • You can also record with Dual Rec. You can record still images during recording standby in damage. • When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject... recording media of the camcorder. You can change the recording media of still images 1 Touch (OPTION) t [STILL MEDIA]. z Tips • The number of recordable images varies depending on the hard disk of still images to (Still). Recording in dark places (NightShot plus/NightShot) DCR-SR42...
DCR-SR200: - 2.3M (16:9 (wide)) - 1.7M (4:3) DCR-SR300: - 4.6M (16:9 (wide)) - 3.4M (4:3) • You can also record with Dual Rec. You can record still images during recording standby in damage. • When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject... recording media of the camcorder. You can change the recording media of still images 1 Touch (OPTION) t [STILL MEDIA]. z Tips • The number of recordable images varies depending on the hard disk of still images to (Still). Recording in dark places (NightShot plus/NightShot) DCR-SR42...