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" HOME" and " OPTION 28 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 31 Warning indicators 32 Additional Information Precautions 34 Specifications 35 8 Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 Read this first 4 Notes on use 7 Getting Started Step 1: ...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...
" HOME" and " OPTION 28 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 31 Warning indicators 32 Additional Information Precautions 34 Specifications 35 8 Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 Read this first 4 Notes on use 7 Getting Started Step 1: ...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...
Operating Guide
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... period. • The hard disk of the camcorder is full. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your Sony dealer. Your camcorder gets warm. • This is recording the image you have elapsed while you do not work . • During Easy Handycam operation, available buttons/functions...RESET button, all settings, including the clock setting, are limited. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you run into any loss of hard disk data. • During repair, we may be required to initialize or change the current hard disk of [A.SHUT OFF], or turn on the power again, or...
... period. • The hard disk of the camcorder is full. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your Sony dealer. Your camcorder gets warm. • This is recording the image you have elapsed while you do not work . • During Easy Handycam operation, available buttons/functions...RESET button, all settings, including the clock setting, are limited. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you run into any loss of hard disk data. • During repair, we may be required to initialize or change the current hard disk of [A.SHUT OFF], or turn on the power again, or...
Operating Guide
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... camera-shake warning) • The amount of your camcorder is unsteady, so camerashake easily occurs. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. Troubleshooting (Warning on the hard disk of the camcorder)* Fast flashing • An error may have occurred with the hard disk drive ... Stick Duo" is set to lock. • Access to the flash) Fast flashing • There is something wrong with both hands and record the image. However, note that the camerashake warning indicator does not disappear. * You hear a melody when the warning indicators appear on the ...
... camera-shake warning) • The amount of your camcorder is unsteady, so camerashake easily occurs. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. Troubleshooting (Warning on the hard disk of the camcorder)* Fast flashing • An error may have occurred with the hard disk drive ... Stick Duo" is set to lock. • Access to the flash) Fast flashing • There is something wrong with both hands and record the image. However, note that the camerashake warning indicator does not disappear. * You hear a melody when the warning indicators appear on the ...
Handycam® Handbook
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...language) GENERAL SET 64 (Other setup items) Activating functions using the OPTION MENU 65 Using the OPTION MENU ......... 65 Recording items on the OPTION MENU 66 Viewing items on the OPTION MENU 66 Functions set in the OPTION MENU 67 Performing...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 ...
...language) GENERAL SET 64 (Other setup items) Activating functions using the OPTION MENU 65 Using the OPTION MENU ......... 65 Recording items on the OPTION MENU 66 Viewing items on the OPTION MENU 66 Functions set in the OPTION MENU 67 Performing...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 ...
Handycam® Handbook
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... 102 Notes before sending your camcorder is set to initialize or change the current hard disk of data stored on the problem. Leave the camcorder there for a while in order to troubleshoot the problem. To turn on and off your camcorder and leave it after the... If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/Remote Commander 94 • Batteries/Power sources 95 • LCD screen 96 • "Memory Stick Duo 96 • Recording 97 • Playing back images on your camcorder 99 •...
... 102 Notes before sending your camcorder is set to initialize or change the current hard disk of data stored on the problem. Leave the camcorder there for a while in order to troubleshoot the problem. To turn on and off your camcorder and leave it after the... If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/Remote Commander 94 • Batteries/Power sources 95 • LCD screen 96 • "Memory Stick Duo 96 • Recording 97 • Playing back images on your camcorder 99 •...
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.... • During Easy Handycam operation, nearly all the menu items will be used during Easy Handycam operation. The menu settings have elapsed while you use the AC Adaptor. • Charge the battery pack (p. 13). 95 Troubleshooting Otherwise, the Remote Commander may...before Easy Handycam operation. - [FILE NO.] - [VOLUME] - [TV TYPE] - [ DISPLAY] - [BEEP] - [CLOCK SET] - [AREA SET] - [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] - [WIDE SELECT]*1 - [ IMAGE SIZE]*2 - [DEMO MODE] - [TIMING]*2 - [STILL MEDIA] - [ LANGUAGE SET] - [RECORD SOUND]*2 - [FLASH MODE]*3 *1DCR-SR42 *2DCR-SR200/SR300 *3DCR...
.... • During Easy Handycam operation, nearly all the menu items will be used during Easy Handycam operation. The menu settings have elapsed while you use the AC Adaptor. • Charge the battery pack (p. 13). 95 Troubleshooting Otherwise, the Remote Commander may...before Easy Handycam operation. - [FILE NO.] - [VOLUME] - [TV TYPE] - [ DISPLAY] - [BEEP] - [CLOCK SET] - [AREA SET] - [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] - [WIDE SELECT]*1 - [ IMAGE SIZE]*2 - [DEMO MODE] - [TIMING]*2 - [STILL MEDIA] - [ LANGUAGE SET] - [RECORD SOUND]*2 - [FLASH MODE]*3 *1DCR-SR42 *2DCR-SR200/SR300 *3DCR...
Handycam® Handbook
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...such as a fast moving object, the time available for a while, then turn on the hard disk. Or delete the unnecessary images (p. 39). • You cannot record a still image together with: - [SMTH SLW REC] (DCR-SR200/ SR300) - [FADER] - [D.EFFECT] - [PICT.EFFECT] The ACCESS lamp remains lit even... [DROP SENSOR] (p. 64), you cannot use the flash with : - Turn off the camcorder and take it for DCR-SR42). • You cannot record with the flash with : - The recording angle looks different. • Recording angle may shorten (p. 54). This is extremely high. Troubleshooting 97
...such as a fast moving object, the time available for a while, then turn on the hard disk. Or delete the unnecessary images (p. 39). • You cannot record a still image together with: - [SMTH SLW REC] (DCR-SR200/ SR300) - [FADER] - [D.EFFECT] - [PICT.EFFECT] The ACCESS lamp remains lit even... [DROP SENSOR] (p. 64), you cannot use the flash with : - Turn off the camcorder and take it for DCR-SR42). • You cannot record with the flash with : - The recording angle looks different. • Recording angle may shorten (p. 54). This is extremely high. Troubleshooting 97
Handycam® Handbook
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... a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp. This is supplied from the AC Adaptor. Playing back images on a computer, etc. Troubleshooting 99 A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in the actual size. A vertical white line may appear on an image taken in the VISUAL INDEX screen. •...Horizontal stripes appear on again, or repeat removing and inserting the "Memory Stick Duo" a couple of the data may not be indicated correctly when you record a TV screen or computer screen (except for DCR-SR300). • Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p. 55). [S.
... a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp. This is supplied from the AC Adaptor. Playing back images on a computer, etc. Troubleshooting 99 A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in the actual size. A vertical white line may appear on an image taken in the VISUAL INDEX screen. •...Horizontal stripes appear on again, or repeat removing and inserting the "Memory Stick Duo" a couple of the data may not be indicated correctly when you record a TV screen or computer screen (except for DCR-SR300). • Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p. 55). [S.
Handycam® Handbook
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...recorded on your camcorder with [ COMPUTER]. • The computer does not recognize the "Memory Stick Duo" during camcorder operation such as playback or editing of images on the hard... disk. Finish camcorder operation before connecting the camcorder to the computer. Picture Motion Browser does not function correctly. • Close Picture Motion Browser, then restart the Windows computer. The One Touch Disc...and the camcorder from the computer. Troubleshooting 101 The movie or sound imported ... to the (USB) jack on the Handycam Station and the computer firmly. •...
...recorded on your camcorder with [ COMPUTER]. • The computer does not recognize the "Memory Stick Duo" during camcorder operation such as playback or editing of images on the hard... disk. Finish camcorder operation before connecting the camcorder to the computer. Picture Motion Browser does not function correctly. • Close Picture Motion Browser, then restart the Windows computer. The One Touch Disc...and the camcorder from the computer. Troubleshooting 101 The movie or sound imported ... to the (USB) jack on the Handycam Station and the computer firmly. •...
Handycam® Handbook
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...]*4, [SUPER NIGHTSHOT]*5, [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [FADER] [OLD MOVIE] [SCENE SELECTION], [PICT.EFFECT] [PICT.EFFECT] [OLD MOVIE] *1DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 *2DCR-SR42 *3DCR-SR200 *4DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 *5DCR-SR200/SR300 Troubleshooting 103 NIGHTSHOT PLS]*4, NightShot*5, [SUPER NIGHTSHOT]*5 [SMTH SLW REC]*5 [COLOR [FADER], [D.EFFECT], SLOW SHTR] [SCENE SELECTION] [S. NIGHTSHOT [FADER], [D.EFFECT] PLS...
...]*4, [SUPER NIGHTSHOT]*5, [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [FADER] [OLD MOVIE] [SCENE SELECTION], [PICT.EFFECT] [PICT.EFFECT] [OLD MOVIE] *1DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 *2DCR-SR42 *3DCR-SR200 *4DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 *5DCR-SR200/SR300 Troubleshooting 103 NIGHTSHOT PLS]*4, NightShot*5, [SUPER NIGHTSHOT]*5 [SMTH SLW REC]*5 [COLOR [FADER], [D.EFFECT], SLOW SHTR] [SCENE SELECTION] [S. NIGHTSHOT [FADER], [D.EFFECT] PLS...
Handycam® Handbook
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... you to use your camcorder. Troubleshooting 105 Hold the camcorder steady with the flash. (Warning indicator pertaining to camera-shake warning) • The amount of lights is not sufficient, so camera-shake easily occurs. HDD format error. • The hard disk of the camcorder is set... sensor) • The drop sensor function (p. 64) is activated, and has detected that the camera-shake warning indicator does not disappear. (Warning indicator pertaining to protect the hard disk. Cannot record movies. • Delete unnecessary images (p. 38) or perform [ FORMAT] (p. 49). Use the...
... you to use your camcorder. Troubleshooting 105 Hold the camcorder steady with the flash. (Warning indicator pertaining to camera-shake warning) • The amount of lights is not sufficient, so camera-shake easily occurs. HDD format error. • The hard disk of the camcorder is set... sensor) • The drop sensor function (p. 64) is activated, and has detected that the camera-shake warning indicator does not disappear. (Warning indicator pertaining to protect the hard disk. Cannot record movies. • Delete unnecessary images (p. 38) or perform [ FORMAT] (p. 49). Use the...
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printing still images Data protected. • You tried to delete data protected on the device used to protect the data. deleting images - Release the protection of the data on another device. Cannot divide. • You cannot divided a movie that is possible. • You can select only 100 images at one time for: - Troubleshooting x Other No further selection is extremely short. 107
printing still images Data protected. • You tried to delete data protected on the device used to protect the data. deleting images - Release the protection of the data on another device. Cannot divide. • You cannot divided a movie that is possible. • You can select only 100 images at one time for: - Troubleshooting x Other No further selection is extremely short. 107