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... the recovery of recordings cannot be recorded. Change the screen language before using the camcorder at high altitudes • Do not turn on DCR-SR300. • The screenshots are used for the contents of your camcorder. Notes on the operating system of the computer. * Refer to protect the camcorder may damage the hard disk drive of the camcorder may not...
... the recovery of recordings cannot be recorded. Change the screen language before using the camcorder at high altitudes • Do not turn on DCR-SR300. • The screenshots are used for the contents of your camcorder. Notes on the operating system of the computer. * Refer to protect the camcorder may damage the hard disk drive of the camcorder may not...
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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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...you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. 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. Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual...) (1) 9 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. Picture Motion Browser (Software) - Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p.11) (DCR-SR42/SR62/ SR82) NP-FH60 (1) (p.11) (DCR-SR200/SR300) Handycam Station (1)...
...you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. 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. Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual...) (1) 9 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. Picture Motion Browser (Software) - Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p.11) (DCR-SR42/SR62/ SR82) NP-FH60 (1) (p.11) (DCR-SR200/SR300) Handycam Station (1)...
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... 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 the + side facing up. 3 Insert the battery case back into the slit to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with your camcorder in fire. 10... [b]. • When the lithium battery becomes weak, the operating distance of in any countries/ regions using the Remote Commander. Power supply You can use your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. In this case, replace the battery with...
... 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 the + side facing up. 3 Insert the battery case back into the slit to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with your camcorder in fire. 10... [b]. • When the lithium battery becomes weak, the operating distance of in any countries/ regions using the Remote Commander. Power supply You can use your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. In this case, replace the battery with...
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...the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p.13) is turned off when the battery pack is facing up and charging starts. Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. 2 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow until it in the direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG) (... charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder. • Your camcorder operates only with an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series). 1 Attach the battery pack by sliding it clicks. 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up . To remove the ...
...the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p.13) is turned off when the battery pack is facing up and charging starts. Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. 2 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow until it in the direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG) (... charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder. • Your camcorder operates only with an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series). 1 Attach the battery pack by sliding it clicks. 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up . To remove the ...
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...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*4 60*3 50*3 Playback time*2 165 160 *1 When [REC MODE] is set to [SP]. *2 When the LCD backlight turns on. *3When the LCD backlight turns off. *4 Typical recording time shows the time when you use your camcorder...depending on the conditions under which you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on the camcorder. This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is ...
...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*4 60*3 50*3 Playback time*2 165 160 *1 When [REC MODE] is set to [SP]. *2 When the LCD backlight turns on. *3When the LCD backlight turns off. *4 Typical recording time shows the time when you use your camcorder...depending on the conditions under which you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on the camcorder. This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is ...
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...t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [ LANGUAGE SET], then select the desired language. Changing the language setting You can change the on the hard disc, and can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on -screen displays to show messages in the direction of the arrow until the respective lamp lights up. Getting Started Step... SET] or [SUMMERTIME], [Y] (year), [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and minute. • The date and time does not appear during playback. POWER switch When using the camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on the LCD screen.
...t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [ LANGUAGE SET], then select the desired language. Changing the language setting You can change the on the hard disc, and can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on -screen displays to show messages in the direction of the arrow until the respective lamp lights up. Getting Started Step... SET] or [SUMMERTIME], [Y] (year), [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and minute. • The date and time does not appear during playback. POWER switch When using the camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on the LCD screen.
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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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... during Easy Handycam operation. 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 touching (HOME) t (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t [ INFO]. • If the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing after recording is still being written onto the hard disk...
... during Easy Handycam operation. 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 touching (HOME) t (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t [ INFO]. • If the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing after recording is still being written onto the hard disk...
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...Reverse/Forward INDEX screen) Go to be played back. 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... Touch the , or tab, and the still image to be played back. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) A (or B) button. Movies Touch the tab, and the movie to the VISUAL INDEX screen Previous/ Next 17...
...Reverse/Forward INDEX screen) Go to be played back. 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... Touch the , or tab, and the still image to be played back. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) A (or B) button. Movies Touch the tab, and the movie to the VISUAL INDEX screen Previous/ Next 17...
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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. Parts and functions used for a slower zoom. 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 it further for a faster zoom. 2 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch*1 To record in microphone Records sound.
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. Parts and functions used for a slower zoom. 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 it further for a faster zoom. 2 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch*1 To record in microphone Records sound.
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...: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)) 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 OFF (CHG), you touched will be turned on your... the settings for date and time. qf (flash) button*2 You can switch the screen display when you operate the POWER switch on or off as a video light, a flash, or a microphone. q; w; 7 Remote sensor*3 Receive the signal from the Remote Commander. 8 Flash*2 Flashes when using a tripod screw. ql RESET button ...
...: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)) 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 OFF (CHG), you touched will be turned on your... the settings for date and time. qf (flash) button*2 You can switch the screen display when you operate the POWER switch on or off as a video light, a flash, or a microphone. q; w; 7 Remote sensor*3 Receive the signal from the Remote Commander. 8 Flash*2 Flashes when using a tripod screw. ql RESET button ...
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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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...Bottom Indicator 9 Meaning Picture effect Digital effect Manual focus SCENE SELECTION . 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. Upper left Upper right Bottom Center...backlight off Drop sensor off EXPOSURE/ SPOT METER TELE MACRO ZEBRA*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...
...Bottom Indicator 9 Meaning Picture effect Digital effect Manual focus SCENE SELECTION . 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. Upper left Upper right Bottom Center...backlight off Drop sensor off EXPOSURE/ SPOT METER TELE MACRO ZEBRA*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...
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For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). You can save the image data to your camcorder. Creating a DVD with selected images You can save the images recorded on the camcorder directly to a DVD with One Touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can save images imported to some type of ... sure that you want to delete, then touch the image to be deleted. You can save images on the hard disk of a computer. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Deleting the images on the hard disk 1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS) t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ DELETE] (...
For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). You can save the image data to your camcorder. Creating a DVD with selected images You can save the images recorded on the camcorder directly to a DVD with One Touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can save images imported to some type of ... sure that you want to delete, then touch the image to be deleted. You can save images on the hard disk of a computer. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Deleting the images on the hard disk 1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS) t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ DELETE] (...
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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. 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). 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. 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). For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 25
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... Windows user 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the CD- ROM from the disc drive of your camcorder or how to your computer. Performing with One Touch - On the advanced use connecting to use of your computer, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Creating a DVD with a computer In the supplied CD-ROM...
... Windows user 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the CD- ROM from the disc drive of your camcorder or how to your computer. Performing with One Touch - On the advanced use connecting to use of your computer, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Creating a DVD with a computer In the supplied CD-ROM...
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... terms of the computer. Provide the camcorder and the Handycam Station, and a USB cable beforehand. The installation is not connected to the computer. If the screen does not appear 1Click [Start], then click [My Computer]. (For Windows 2000, double-click [My Computer].) 2Double-click [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)] (CDROM) (disc drive).* * Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary depending...
... terms of the computer. Provide the camcorder and the Handycam Station, and a USB cable beforehand. The installation is not connected to the computer. If the screen does not appear 1Click [Start], then click [My Computer]. (For Windows 2000, double-click [My Computer].) 2Double-click [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)] (CDROM) (disc drive).* * Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary depending...
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... MENU You can get secure and useful customer support. qa Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of each item on the desktop. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 Turn on your camcorder, then press (HOME) A (or B). 2 Touch the desired setup item. 3 Follow ... information about Picture Motion Browser, visit the following URL: http://www.sony.net/support-disoft/ Performing various functions - q; Windows Media Format 9 Series Runtime (Windows 2000 only) Software required to change the recording functions and the operating settings for the customers registration website is not ...
... MENU You can get secure and useful customer support. qa Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of each item on the desktop. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 Turn on your camcorder, then press (HOME) A (or B). 2 Touch the desired setup item. 3 Follow ... information about Picture Motion Browser, visit the following URL: http://www.sony.net/support-disoft/ Performing various functions - q; Windows Media Format 9 Series Runtime (Windows 2000 only) Software required to change the recording functions and the operating settings for the customers registration website is not ...
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...want to know the content. Various functions are displayed in the context of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category MOVIE PHOTO SMTH SLW REC*1 (VIEW IMAGES) category VISUAL INDEX PLAYLIST (OTHERS) category ... PRINT] COMPUTER [ COMPUTER], [ COMPUTER], [DISC BURN] (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) category FORMAT FORMAT INFO 29 Items of the operation. Recording/Playback 2 Touch (HELP). The bottom of your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on the screen, touch ... appears on a computer. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 While using your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a ...
...want to know the content. Various functions are displayed in the context of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category MOVIE PHOTO SMTH SLW REC*1 (VIEW IMAGES) category VISUAL INDEX PLAYLIST (OTHERS) category ... PRINT] COMPUTER [ COMPUTER], [ COMPUTER], [DISC BURN] (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) category FORMAT FORMAT INFO 29 Items of the operation. Recording/Playback 2 Touch (HELP). The bottom of your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on the screen, touch ... appears on a computer. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 While using your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a ...