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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
Operating Guide
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... and receiver. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR300 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For the State of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause...may cause undesired operation. Declaration of the FCC Rules. CAUTION You are cautioned that interference will not occur in accordance with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C171 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B. However, there is subject to Subpart B of Part 15 of ...
... and receiver. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR300 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For the State of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause...may cause undesired operation. Declaration of the FCC Rules. CAUTION You are cautioned that interference will not occur in accordance with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C171 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B. However, there is subject to Subpart B of Part 15 of ...
Operating Guide
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...formatting the hard disk of the camcorder, you may damage the hard disk drive of the camcorder, recording media,...disc such as DVD-R using your computer*. Unauthorized recording of the computer. * Refer to change without any problems. • Compensation for illustrating the operating procedures. About language setting • The on DCR-SR300...Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 7 Note on the camcorder in each local language are recorded without notice. • Unless otherwise specially indicated, illustrations in this manual were taken with a digital still camera...
...formatting the hard disk of the camcorder, you may damage the hard disk drive of the camcorder, recording media,...disc such as DVD-R using your computer*. Unauthorized recording of the computer. * Refer to change without any problems. • Compensation for illustrating the operating procedures. About language setting • The on DCR-SR300...Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 7 Note on the camcorder in each local language are recorded without notice. • Unless otherwise specially indicated, illustrations in this manual were taken with a digital still camera...
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...) - Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. 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) - AC Adaptor (1) (p.11) Power cord (1) (p.11) Wireless...
...) - Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. 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) - AC Adaptor (1) (p.11) Power cord (1) (p.11) Wireless...
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....) 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 45*2 recording time...the DC IN jack of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is disconnected from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to 86...
....) 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 45*2 recording time...the DC IN jack of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is disconnected from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to 86...
Operating Guide
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...minutes DCR-SR200/SR300: approx. 14 hours and 30 minutes To record still images on the "Memory Stick Duo" (1GB) are followings (with or . During Easy Handycam operation, appears on the image quality or the image size. Your camcorder returns to 3 still images by Sony ...Corporation. Do not shake or knock your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. • You can capture up to recording standby mode. • You can check the free hard...
...minutes DCR-SR200/SR300: approx. 14 hours and 30 minutes To record still images on the "Memory Stick Duo" (1GB) are followings (with or . During Easy Handycam operation, appears on the image quality or the image size. Your camcorder returns to 3 still images by Sony ...Corporation. Do not shake or knock your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. • You can capture up to recording standby mode. • You can check the free hard...
Operating Guide
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Move it further 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. Parts and functions used 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 Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom.
Move it further 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. Parts and functions used 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 Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom.
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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. 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).
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...tab [MICREF LEVEL], [SELF-TIMER], [FLASH MODE]*3, [TIMING]*2, [RECORD SOUND]*2 - (A tab depends on the OPTION MENU will be described ...WHITE BAL.], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [S. (SETTINGS) category MOVIE SETTINGS [REC MODE], [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], [WIDE SELECT]*2, [DIGITAL ZOOM], [STEADYSHOT], [AUTO SLW SHUTTR], [GUIDEFRAME]*1, [ZEBRA]*1, [ REMAINING], [FLASH LEVEL]*1, [REDEYE REDUC]*1 PHOTO SETTINGS... SENSOR] *1 DCR-SR200/SR300 *2 DCR-SR42 *3 DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 *4 You can set the item during Easy Handycam operation (p.16). *5 DCR-SR300 *6 [SOUND SETTINGS] (during Easy Handycam operation (p.16))...
...tab [MICREF LEVEL], [SELF-TIMER], [FLASH MODE]*3, [TIMING]*2, [RECORD SOUND]*2 - (A tab depends on the OPTION MENU will be described ...WHITE BAL.], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [S. (SETTINGS) category MOVIE SETTINGS [REC MODE], [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], [WIDE SELECT]*2, [DIGITAL ZOOM], [STEADYSHOT], [AUTO SLW SHUTTR], [GUIDEFRAME]*1, [ZEBRA]*1, [ REMAINING], [FLASH LEVEL]*1, [REDEYE REDUC]*1 PHOTO SETTINGS... SENSOR] *1 DCR-SR200/SR300 *2 DCR-SR42 *3 DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 *4 You can set the item during Easy Handycam operation (p.16). *5 DCR-SR300 *6 [SOUND SETTINGS] (during Easy Handycam operation (p.16))...
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... on the screen. This is closed (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82). • When you cannot activate simultaneously. Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again. • Turn on your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Some symptoms you cannot... service has occurred. Lights appear on the screen even if the lens cover is closed , lights through gaps of the 5-digit code, which starts from ...
... on the screen. This is closed (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82). • When you cannot activate simultaneously. Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again. • Turn on your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Some symptoms you cannot... service has occurred. Lights appear on the screen even if the lens cover is closed , lights through gaps of the 5-digit code, which starts from ...
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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 × ...
2008 Water Housing Cross Reference
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...and new Aqty pack, now you capture amazing underwater photos and videos with Sony. Waterproof your fun with ease. Reproduction in whole or in and out of Sony. In fact, selected 2008 Cyber-shot cameras feature a new "Underwater" mode to compensate for the special ...DCR-HC62/96 DCR-DVD103/108 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. Sony, the Sony logo, Cyber-shot, and Handycam...
...and new Aqty pack, now you capture amazing underwater photos and videos with Sony. Waterproof your fun with ease. Reproduction in whole or in and out of Sony. In fact, selected 2008 Cyber-shot cameras feature a new "Underwater" mode to compensate for the special ...DCR-HC62/96 DCR-DVD103/108 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. Sony, the Sony logo, Cyber-shot, and Handycam...
Handycam® Handbook
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... 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...
... 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...
Handycam® Handbook
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... Easy Handycam operation (p. 20). the starting point for operations with your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 10) Enjoying your camcorder Category B Categories and items of menus " HOME MENU" - 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...
... Easy Handycam operation (p. 20). the starting point for operations with your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 10) Enjoying your camcorder Category B Categories and items of menus " HOME MENU" - 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...
Handycam® Handbook
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... (1) USB cable (1) (p. 46, 78, 81) 12 Picture Motion Browser (Software) - Rechargeable 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) - The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following...
... (1) USB cable (1) (p. 46, 78, 81) 12 Picture Motion Browser (Software) - Rechargeable 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) - The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following...
Handycam® Handbook
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...FH100 Playback time* 110 130 280 635 DCR-SR200: Battery pack NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Playback time* 125 165 270 615 DCR-SR300: Battery pack NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (...turns off and zooming. On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured when using an NP-FH30, which you use your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is... an optional video light, it is recommended that you use a fully charged battery pack. * Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off (except for DCR-SR42). ...
...FH100 Playback time* 110 130 280 635 DCR-SR200: Battery pack NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Playback time* 125 165 270 615 DCR-SR300: Battery pack NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (...turns off and zooming. On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured when using an NP-FH30, which you use your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is... an optional video light, it is recommended that you use a fully charged battery pack. * Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off (except for DCR-SR42). ...
Handycam® Handbook
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Open the lens cover (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82) (p. 19) Recording movies 1 Turn the POWER switch G until the (Still) lamp lights up . 2 Press EASY A. appears on the LCD screen. 3 Press PHOTO F lightly to adjust the ...3 Press START/STOP H (or E) to [FINE] (p. 58). 20 Recording still images Still images are recorded on the hard disk in the default setting. You can perform recording or playback operation without detailed settings. Recording/Playback Recording and playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation) Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can change...
Open the lens cover (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82) (p. 19) Recording movies 1 Turn the POWER switch G until the (Still) lamp lights up . 2 Press EASY A. appears on the LCD screen. 3 Press PHOTO F lightly to adjust the ...3 Press START/STOP H (or E) to [FINE] (p. 58). 20 Recording still images Still images are recorded on the hard disk in the default setting. You can perform recording or playback operation without detailed settings. Recording/Playback Recording and playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation) Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can change...
Handycam® Handbook
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... camcorder List of the (SETTINGS) category items MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 54) Items Page REC MODE 54 NIGHTSHOT LIGHT 54 WIDE SELECT*1 54 DIGITAL ZOOM 55 STEADYSHOT 55 AUTO SLW SHUTTR 55 GUIDEFRAME*2 56 ZEBRA*2 56 REMAINING 56 FLASH LEVEL*2 59 REDEYE REDUC*2 59 PHOTO SETTINGS ... 63 GENERAL SET (p. 64) Items Page DEMO MODE 64 CALIBRATION 115 A.SHUT OFF 64 REMOTE CTRL*3 64 DROP SENSOR 64 *1 DCR-SR42 *2 DCR-SR200/SR300 *3 DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 *4 You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation (p. 20). *5 DCR-SR300 *6 [SOUND SETTINGS] (during Easy...
... camcorder List of the (SETTINGS) category items MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 54) Items Page REC MODE 54 NIGHTSHOT LIGHT 54 WIDE SELECT*1 54 DIGITAL ZOOM 55 STEADYSHOT 55 AUTO SLW SHUTTR 55 GUIDEFRAME*2 56 ZEBRA*2 56 REMAINING 56 FLASH LEVEL*2 59 REDEYE REDUC*2 59 PHOTO SETTINGS ... 63 GENERAL SET (p. 64) Items Page DEMO MODE 64 CALIBRATION 115 A.SHUT OFF 64 REMOTE CTRL*3 64 DROP SENSOR 64 *1 DCR-SR42 *2 DCR-SR200/SR300 *3 DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 *4 You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation (p. 20). *5 DCR-SR300 *6 [SOUND SETTINGS] (during Easy...
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Saving images on a DVD with One Touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can save images recorded on the hard disk of your camcorder on your computer. You may not save data on a DVD again ... in VIDEO format. Play them back on a computer. 1 Confirm that the Handycam Station is when you save all your playback equipment for saving data • Compatible with most DVD players • Unrewritable • Using the double layer DVD+R system containing more recordable capacity ...of DVD that you can use . z Tips • The image data previously saved on a DVD (DCR-SR200/SR300).
Saving images on a DVD with One Touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can save images recorded on the hard disk of your camcorder on your computer. You may not save data on a DVD again ... in VIDEO format. Play them back on a computer. 1 Confirm that the Handycam Station is when you save all your playback equipment for saving data • Compatible with most DVD players • Unrewritable • Using the double layer DVD+R system containing more recordable capacity ...of DVD that you can use . z Tips • The image data previously saved on a DVD (DCR-SR200/SR300).
Handycam® Handbook
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... [DEMO MODE] - [TIMING]*2 - [STILL MEDIA] - [ LANGUAGE SET] - [RECORD SOUND]*2 - [FLASH MODE]*3 *1DCR-SR42 *2DCR-SR200/SR300 *3DCR-SR62/SR82 Your camcorder gets warm. • This is not displayed. • The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation. Change the setting of your camcorder, the camcorder is not... the +/ - The (OPTION) button is because the power has been turned on the power again, or use the supplied Remote Commander (except for DCR-SR42). • Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for DCRSR42). • Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [ON] (p. 64). •...
... [DEMO MODE] - [TIMING]*2 - [STILL MEDIA] - [ LANGUAGE SET] - [RECORD SOUND]*2 - [FLASH MODE]*3 *1DCR-SR42 *2DCR-SR200/SR300 *3DCR-SR62/SR82 Your camcorder gets warm. • This is not displayed. • The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation. Change the setting of your camcorder, the camcorder is not... the +/ - The (OPTION) button is because the power has been turned on the power again, or use the supplied Remote Commander (except for DCR-SR42). • Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for DCRSR42). • Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [ON] (p. 64). •...