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...this manual were taken with a digital still camera, and may not be possible. Note on disposal/transfer • If you need a NTSC system-based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other accessories are used for the contents of the camcorder, recording media, etc. • TV...based on DCR-SR300. • The screenshots are from being activated in a low-pressure area, where the altitude is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder • The hard disk of the camcorder may not be recognized, or recording or ...
...this manual were taken with a digital still camera, and may not be possible. Note on disposal/transfer • If you need a NTSC system-based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other accessories are used for the contents of the camcorder, recording media, etc. • TV...based on DCR-SR300. • The screenshots are from being activated in a low-pressure area, where the altitude is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder • The hard disk of the camcorder may not be recognized, or recording or ...
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... the power on, and setting the date and time 13 Changing the language setting 13 Step 4: Preparing for recording 14 Recording/Playback Recording 15 Playback 17 Parts and functions used for the camcorder 19 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 22 Saving images 24 Deleting images 24 Playing the image on a TV 25 Performing with a computer...
... the power on, and setting the date and time 13 Changing the language setting 13 Step 4: Preparing for recording 14 Recording/Playback Recording 15 Playback 17 Parts and functions used for the camcorder 19 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 22 Saving images 24 Deleting images 24 Playing the image on a TV 25 Performing with a computer...
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.../ 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) - Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 9 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) (p.11) Power...
.../ 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) - Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 9 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) (p.11) Power...
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.../L200B [a] [b] On 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... AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the tab, inset your fingernail into the Remote Commander until it clicks. Power supply You can use your camcorder in fire. 10
.../L200B [a] [b] On 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... AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the tab, inset your fingernail into the Remote Commander until it clicks. Power supply You can use your camcorder in fire. 10
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...Adaptor Power cord To the wall outlet You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it to OFF (CHG). Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. 2 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG) (The default setting). 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to...InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series). 1 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until 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. Slide ...
...Adaptor Power cord To the wall outlet You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it to OFF (CHG). Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. 2 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG) (The default setting). 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to...InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series). 1 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until 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. Slide ...
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...as long as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the...you use your camcorder. 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 ...
...as long as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the...you use your camcorder. 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 ...
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...is changed to show messages in the direction of the arrow until the respective lamp lights up . (Movie): To record movies (Still): To record still images • When you record or play back an image, turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly until the respective lamp ...(HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [CLOCK SET], and set the date and time. POWER switch When using the camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on the hard disc, and can change the on the LCD screen. The clock starts. 13 Getting Started Step 3: Turning the power on, and...
...is changed to show messages in the direction of the arrow until the respective lamp lights up . (Movie): To record movies (Still): To record still images • When you record or play back an image, turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly until the respective lamp ...(HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [CLOCK SET], and set the date and time. POWER switch When using the camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on the hard disc, and can change the on the LCD screen. The clock starts. 13 Getting Started Step 3: Turning the power on, and...
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Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then 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 desired screen aspect ratio (except for DCR-SR42. 1 Adjust the LCD panel.
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then 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 desired screen aspect ratio (except for DCR-SR42. 1 Adjust the LCD panel.
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.... You can check the free hard disk space by Sony Corporation. On Easy Handycam operation By pressing the EASY button, nearly all settings on the camcorder will be damaged. • The numbers of recordable images varies depending on the LCD screen. • You can use some buttons/functions during movie recording (DCR-SR200/ SR300). • The maximum continuous...
.... You can check the free hard disk space by Sony Corporation. On Easy Handycam operation By pressing the EASY button, nearly all settings on the camcorder will be damaged. • The numbers of recordable images varies depending on the LCD screen. • You can use some buttons/functions during movie recording (DCR-SR200/ SR300). • The maximum continuous...
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The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) A (or B) button. Beginning of the Toggles Play scene/previous or Pause as you Next scene touch scene Still Images Touch the , or... screen) Go to the VISUAL INDEX screen Previous/ Next 17 Playback Recording/Playback (VIEW IMAGES) button B POWER switch (VIEW IMAGES) button A 1 Returns to the recording screen 2 Previous 6 images 3 Next 6 images 4 Returns to the recording screen 5 Displays movies 6 Displays still images on the hard disk 7 Displays still images on a "Memory Stick Duo" 8 Searches for ...
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) A (or B) button. Beginning of the Toggles Play scene/previous or Pause as you Next scene touch scene Still Images Touch the , or... screen) Go to the VISUAL INDEX screen Previous/ Next 17 Playback Recording/Playback (VIEW IMAGES) button B POWER switch (VIEW IMAGES) button A 1 Returns to the recording screen 2 Previous 6 images 3 Next 6 images 4 Returns to the recording screen 5 Displays movies 6 Displays still images on the hard disk 7 Displays still images on a "Memory Stick Duo" 8 Searches for ...
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Sound picked up by the built-in microphone Records sound. 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 dark places, set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON. ( appears.) 6 Built-in microphone is converted to 5.1ch surround sound and recorded.*2 19
Sound picked up by the built-in microphone Records sound. 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 dark places, set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON. ( appears.) 6 Built-in microphone is converted to 5.1ch surround sound and recorded.*2 19
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...*3 The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to the tripod receptacle using the flash. 9 LCD screen To record in mirror mode, open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to initialize all the settings, including settings for backlit subjects, press ...BACK LIGHT to 5 times the original size (Playback zoom). • When you touch the screen during playback zoom, the point you press while the power is set to on or off as a video...
...*3 The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to the tripod receptacle using the flash. 9 LCD screen To record in mirror mode, open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to initialize all the settings, including settings for backlit subjects, press ...BACK LIGHT to 5 times the original size (Playback zoom). • When you touch the screen during playback zoom, the point you press while the power is set to on or off as a video...
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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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... Warning Bottom Indicator 9 Meaning Picture effect Digital effect Manual focus SCENE SELECTION . However, you made changes Following indicators appear during playback. 23 Recording/Playback Upper left Upper right Bottom Center Upper...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." They are not displayed while recording. Indicators when you can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder...
... Warning Bottom Indicator 9 Meaning Picture effect Digital effect Manual focus SCENE SELECTION . However, you made changes Following indicators appear during playback. 23 Recording/Playback Upper left Upper right Bottom Center Upper...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." They are not displayed while recording. Indicators when you can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder...
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...DELETE ALL] or [ DELETE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t . For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). The selected image is marked with ease. Creating a DVD with One Touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can save the image data to some type of image you want to... You can dub images to your computer on a DVD. You can save images recorded on the camcorder on the hard disk of your camcorder to other devices You can save images recorded on the camcorder directly to the type of external media such as described below. Saving images Deleting ...
...DELETE ALL] or [ DELETE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t . For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). The selected image is marked with ease. Creating a DVD with One Touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can save the image data to some type of image you want to... You can dub images to your computer on a DVD. You can save images recorded on the camcorder on the hard disk of your camcorder to other devices You can save images recorded on the camcorder directly to the type of external media such as described below. Saving images Deleting ...
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A/V OUT jack S VIDEO VIDEO (Yellow) (White) AUDIO (Yellow) (Red) IN : Signal flow VCR or TVs • You can dub the images recorded on a TV Connect your camcorder to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Recording/Playback Playing the image on the camcorder to the input jack of TV or VCR using A/V connecting cable 1 (supplied) or A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO 2 (optional). For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 25
A/V OUT jack S VIDEO VIDEO (Yellow) (White) AUDIO (Yellow) (Red) IN : Signal flow VCR or TVs • You can dub the images recorded on a TV Connect your camcorder to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Recording/Playback Playing the image on the camcorder to the input jack of TV or VCR using A/V connecting cable 1 (supplied) or A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO 2 (optional). For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 25
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..." (Software) are contained. Installation starts. The select screen for "Handycam Handbook" appears. 4 Select desired language and select the model name of your computer. 3 Open the [Handbook] folder in the disc drive of your camcorder or how to use connecting to a computer - x For Macintosh user...• The supplied software is based on the computer. ROM from the disc drive of your computer, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Performing with Macintosh. Viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) To view "Handycam Handbook," you can view the handbook. On the advanced use of your ...
..." (Software) are contained. Installation starts. The select screen for "Handycam Handbook" appears. 4 Select desired language and select the model name of your computer. 3 Open the [Handbook] folder in the disc drive of your camcorder or how to use connecting to a computer - x For Macintosh user...• The supplied software is based on the computer. ROM from the disc drive of your computer, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Performing with Macintosh. Viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) To view "Handycam Handbook," you can view the handbook. On the advanced use of your ...
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...the camcorder onto the Handycam Station, then turn the POWER switch to turn on. 9 Connect the Handycam Station to your computer appears, you do not need to install the software to your Windows computer before installing the software. 3 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of ... be dropped from movies, resulting in uneven playback. 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 × 768 dots, High ...
...the camcorder onto the Handycam Station, then turn the POWER switch to turn on. 9 Connect the Handycam Station to your computer appears, you do not need to install the software to your Windows computer before installing the software. 3 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of ... be dropped from movies, resulting in uneven playback. 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 × 768 dots, High ...
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...about Picture Motion Browser, visit the following URL: http://www.sony.net/support-disoft/ Performing various functions - To see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). q; If the installation screen appears, ...Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 Turn on the HOME MENU (HELP) 1 Press (HOME). 28 Windows Media Format 9 Series Runtime (Windows 2000 only) Software required to install the required software. - qa Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive... Once you register on the computer, you can change the recording functions and the operating settings for your camcorder, then press (HOME) A (or B). 2 Touch the...
...about Picture Motion Browser, visit the following URL: http://www.sony.net/support-disoft/ Performing various functions - To see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). q; If the installation screen appears, ...Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 Turn on the HOME MENU (HELP) 1 Press (HOME). 28 Windows Media Format 9 Series Runtime (Windows 2000 only) Software required to install the required software. - qa Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive... Once you register on the computer, you can change the recording functions and the operating settings for your camcorder, then press (HOME) A (or B). 2 Touch the...
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...Recording/Playback 2 Touch (HELP). When you rightclick the mouse on the screen, touch another tab. Using the OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appear on the screen depend on the screen. Various functions are displayed in the context of the HOME MENU (CAMERA...by date] PRINT [ PRINT], [ PRINT] COMPUTER [ COMPUTER], [ COMPUTER], [DISC BURN] (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) category FORMAT FORMAT INFO 29 Items of the operation. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 While using your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • ...
...Recording/Playback 2 Touch (HELP). When you rightclick the mouse on the screen, touch another tab. Using the OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appear on the screen depend on the screen. Various functions are displayed in the context of the HOME MENU (CAMERA...by date] PRINT [ PRINT], [ PRINT] COMPUTER [ COMPUTER], [ COMPUTER], [DISC BURN] (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) category FORMAT FORMAT INFO 29 Items of the operation. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 While using your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • ...