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...recorded without notice. • Unless otherwise specially indicated, illustrations in this manual were taken with a digital still camera, and may be copyrighted. When the camcorder is recommended that you save the image data on disposal/transfer • If you perform [ FORMAT]* or formatting the hard ... computer. When you transfer the camcorder, it is more than 3,000 meters (9,800 feet). Note on DCR-SR300. • The screenshots are from the hard disk completely. About language setting • The on-screen displays in this manual are based on operational temperatures...
...recorded without notice. • Unless otherwise specially indicated, illustrations in this manual were taken with a digital still camera, and may be copyrighted. When the camcorder is recommended that you save the image data on disposal/transfer • If you perform [ FORMAT]* or formatting the hard ... computer. When you transfer the camcorder, it is more than 3,000 meters (9,800 feet). Note on DCR-SR300. • The screenshots are from the hard disk completely. About language setting • The on-screen displays in this manual are based on operational temperatures...
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...the disc drive of your computer. • For disconnecting the USB cable, see the explanation of the function of each item on the screen, touch v/V to install third party software (shown below). To see "Handycam ... recording/playback situation. http://www.sony.net/registration/di/ • For the information about Picture Motion Browser, visit the following URL: http://www.sony.net/support-disoft/ Performing various functions - For details, see "Handycam ... a DVD - Windows Media Format 9 Series Runtime (Windows 2000 only) Software required to install the required software. -
...the disc drive of your computer. • For disconnecting the USB cable, see the explanation of the function of each item on the screen, touch v/V to install third party software (shown below). To see "Handycam ... recording/playback situation. http://www.sony.net/registration/di/ • For the information about Picture Motion Browser, visit the following URL: http://www.sony.net/support-disoft/ Performing various functions - For details, see "Handycam ... a DVD - Windows Media Format 9 Series Runtime (Windows 2000 only) Software required to install the required software. -
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...; The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation (p.16). Recording/Playback 2 Touch (HELP). 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 DELETE [ DELETE], [ DELETE] EDIT [ DELETE], [ DELETE], [DIVIDE], [COPY] PLAYLIST EDIT [ ERASE], [ ERASE ALL], [ MOVE], [ ADD], [ ADD by date] PRINT [ PRINT], [ PRINT] COMPUTER [ COMPUTER], [ COMPUTER], [DISC BURN] (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) category FORMAT FORMAT...
...; The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation (p.16). Recording/Playback 2 Touch (HELP). 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 DELETE [ DELETE], [ DELETE] EDIT [ DELETE], [ DELETE], [DIVIDE], [COPY] PLAYLIST EDIT [ ERASE], [ ERASE ALL], [ MOVE], [ ADD], [ ADD by date] PRINT [ PRINT], [ PRINT] COMPUTER [ COMPUTER], [ COMPUTER], [DISC BURN] (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) category FORMAT FORMAT...
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...; No "Memory Stick Duo" is inserted (p.16). (Warning indicators pertaining to "Memory Stick Duo" formatting)* • The "Memory Stick Duo" is damaged. • The "Memory Stick Duo" is not formatted correctly. (Warning indicator pertaining to incompatible "Memory Stick Duo")* • An incompatible "Memory Stick Duo... so camera-shake easily occurs. Hold the camcorder steady with both hands and record the image. Troubleshooting (Warning on the hard disk of the camcorder)* Fast flashing • An error may have occurred with the hard disk drive in your camcorder. (Warning on the hard disk ...
...; No "Memory Stick Duo" is inserted (p.16). (Warning indicators pertaining to "Memory Stick Duo" formatting)* • The "Memory Stick Duo" is damaged. • The "Memory Stick Duo" is not formatted correctly. (Warning indicator pertaining to incompatible "Memory Stick Duo")* • An incompatible "Memory Stick Duo... so camera-shake easily occurs. Hold the camcorder steady with both hands and record the image. Troubleshooting (Warning on the hard disk of the camcorder)* Fast flashing • An error may have occurred with the hard disk drive in your camcorder. (Warning on the hard disk ...
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...hours. 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... battery. Recording format Movie MPEG2-PS Still image Exif *1 Ver.2.2 Recording time DCR-SR42/SR62 HQ: Approx. 440 min SP: Approx. 650 min LP: Approx. 1 250 min DCR-SR82 HQ: Approx. 880 min SP: Approx. 1 300 min LP: Approx. 2 510 min DCR-SR200/SR300 HQ: Approx...
...hours. 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... battery. Recording format Movie MPEG2-PS Still image Exif *1 Ver.2.2 Recording time DCR-SR42/SR62 HQ: Approx. 440 min SP: Approx. 650 min LP: Approx. 1 250 min DCR-SR82 HQ: Approx. 880 min SP: Approx. 1 300 min LP: Approx. 2 510 min DCR-SR200/SR300 HQ: Approx...
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... 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...(during NightShot function) *1 "Exif" is a file format for DCR-SR42) Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 mm) LCD screen Picture DCR-SR42 6.2 cm (2.5 type) DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 6.9 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total number of Sony's ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced...
... 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...(during NightShot function) *1 "Exif" is a file format for DCR-SR42) Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 mm) LCD screen Picture DCR-SR42 6.2 cm (2.5 type) DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 6.9 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total number of Sony's ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced...
Handycam® Handbook
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.... - If you cannot record/play back on the camcorder, due to avoid the following. Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam Save all your recorded images on external media. ...format the hard disk of the camcorder, you save the image data on using a computer. Fragmentation 1 Glossary (p. 127) Removing the battery pack - Note on a disc such as DVD-R using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder...hard disk of the camcorder, it is recommended that you do not crash the camera against an object. Note on the camcorder in such situations. They may damage the hard disk drive ...
.... - If you cannot record/play back on the camcorder, due to avoid the following. Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam Save all your recorded images on external media. ...format the hard disk of the camcorder, you save the image data on using a computer. Fragmentation 1 Glossary (p. 127) Removing the battery pack - Note on a disc such as DVD-R using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder...hard disk of the camcorder, it is recommended that you do not crash the camera against an object. Note on the camcorder in such situations. They may damage the hard disk drive ...
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... the Playlist 42 Dubbing to VCR 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 using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam 4 Subject examples and solutions ..... 7 Enjoying your camcorder 2 Notes...
... the Playlist 42 Dubbing to VCR 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 using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam 4 Subject examples and solutions ..... 7 Enjoying your camcorder 2 Notes...
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...) x Importing images to your camcorder (p. 31) x Viewing on the TV connected to a computer (p. 81) x Dubbing images on VCR or DVD/HDD recorders (p. 45) B Delete images. x Viewing on your camcorder Operation flow B Get ready (p. 12). Delete the image data that has been saved on the ...FORMAT], p. 49) 8 If the hard disk of your camcorder (p. 35) B Save recorded images. x Saving images on a DVD using your camcorder is full, you can record new images on either the hard disk or a "Memory Stick Duo." Movies are recorded on the hard disk, and still images are recorded on the free hard...
...) x Importing images to your camcorder (p. 31) x Viewing on the TV connected to a computer (p. 81) x Dubbing images on VCR or DVD/HDD recorders (p. 45) B Delete images. x Viewing on your camcorder Operation flow B Get ready (p. 12). Delete the image data that has been saved on the ...FORMAT], p. 49) 8 If the hard disk of your camcorder (p. 35) B Save recorded images. x Saving images on a DVD using your camcorder is full, you can record new images on either the hard disk or a "Memory Stick Duo." Movies are recorded on the hard disk, and still images are recorded on the free hard...
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... these items during 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" - Taking advantage of two types of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category Item MOVIE* ... Page 24 24 29 Page 31 42 Page 38 40, 41 42 46 73 (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) category Item Page FORMAT* 49 FORMAT* 50 INFO 50 (SETTINGS) category To customize your camcorder OPTION" - For the items available in the (SETTINGS) category, see page 53. **DCR-SR200/SR300 9
... these items during 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" - Taking advantage of two types of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category Item MOVIE* ... Page 24 24 29 Page 31 42 Page 38 40, 41 42 46 73 (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) category Item Page FORMAT* 49 FORMAT* 50 INFO 50 (SETTINGS) category To customize your camcorder OPTION" - For the items available in the (SETTINGS) category, see page 53. **DCR-SR200/SR300 9
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... on a "Memory Stick Duo," insert it in your camcorder while deleting the images. To delete all the recordable space of hard disk, format the hard disk (p. 49). • The images recorded by this camcorder and stored onto the hard disk are displayed on the same day at one time 1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS) t [DELETE...
... on a "Memory Stick Duo," insert it in your camcorder while deleting the images. To delete all the recordable space of hard disk, format the hard disk (p. 49). • The images recorded by this camcorder and stored onto the hard disk are displayed on the same day at one time 1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS) t [DELETE...
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... the other device. Press and hold the still image on the "Memory Stick Duo," format the "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 50). z Tips • To delete all still images on the hard disk of the selected movie. Adjusts the dividing point with more precision after the dividing ... [YES] t [YES] t . Cancel Easy Handycam operation. 1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS) t [EDIT]. 2 Touch [DIVIDE]. 3 Touch the movie to be deleted. Returns to divide the movie into scenes. Play and pause toggles as you cannot divide movies. To delete all images recorded on the LCD screen to confirm the...
... the other device. Press and hold the still image on the "Memory Stick Duo," format the "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 50). z Tips • To delete all still images on the hard disk of the selected movie. Adjusts the dividing point with more precision after the dividing ... [YES] t [YES] t . Cancel Easy Handycam operation. 1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS) t [EDIT]. 2 Touch [DIVIDE]. 3 Touch the movie to be deleted. Returns to divide the movie into scenes. Play and pause toggles as you cannot divide movies. To delete all images recorded on the LCD screen to confirm the...
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...) category Item list FORMAT You can display the hard disk capacity (p. 50). Formatting the hard disk or the "Memory Stick Duo" Formatting the hard disk You can format the "Memory Stick Duo" and recover the recordable free space (p. 50). b Notes • While [ FORMAT] is activated, do... Notes • To avoid the loss of the camcorder to recover recordable free space to allow you to write in. INFO You can format the hard disk and recover recordable free space (p. 49). Utilizing recording media Utilizing recording media (MANAGE HDD/ MEMORY) category This category enables you to use...
...) category Item list FORMAT You can display the hard disk capacity (p. 50). Formatting the hard disk or the "Memory Stick Duo" Formatting the hard disk You can format the "Memory Stick Duo" and recover the recordable free space (p. 50). b Notes • While [ FORMAT] is activated, do... Notes • To avoid the loss of the camcorder to recover recordable free space to allow you to write in. INFO You can format the hard disk and recover recordable free space (p. 49). Utilizing recording media Utilizing recording media (MANAGE HDD/ MEMORY) category This category enables you to use...
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... protected with another device against accidental deletion are discarded when the hard disk space is not displayed as 0MB even if you perform [ FORMAT] (p. 49). 50 DCR-SR82: 60 000MB - To operate the POWER switch or buttons - DCR-SR200/SR300: 40 000MB • Since there is 1MB = 1 048... 576 bytes. The displayed size of free hard disk space. Formatting the "Memory Stick Duo" Formatting deletes all images on a "Memory...
... protected with another device against accidental deletion are discarded when the hard disk space is not displayed as 0MB even if you perform [ FORMAT] (p. 49). 50 DCR-SR82: 60 000MB - To operate the POWER switch or buttons - DCR-SR200/SR300: 40 000MB • Since there is 1MB = 1 048... 576 bytes. The displayed size of free hard disk space. Formatting the "Memory Stick Duo" Formatting deletes all images on a "Memory...
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Utilizing recording media Preventing data on . DCR-SR82: approx. 60 minutes - The [ FORMAT] screen appears. 3 Press and hold BACK LIGHT button for [ EMPTY] is... the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp is connected, then turn the POWER switch to turn on the hard disk of the camcorder from being recovered [ EMPTY] allows you to the wall outlet. • Disconnect ... EMPTY], do not apply any original data. DCR-SR200/SR300: approx. 40 minutes • If you stop performing [ EMPTY] between step 4 and 5, be sure to complete the operation by performing [ FORMAT] or [ EMPTY] when you connect the ...
Utilizing recording media Preventing data on . DCR-SR82: approx. 60 minutes - The [ FORMAT] screen appears. 3 Press and hold BACK LIGHT button for [ EMPTY] is... the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp is connected, then turn the POWER switch to turn on the hard disk of the camcorder from being recovered [ EMPTY] allows you to the wall outlet. • Disconnect ... EMPTY], do not apply any original data. DCR-SR200/SR300: approx. 40 minutes • If you stop performing [ EMPTY] between step 4 and 5, be sure to complete the operation by performing [ FORMAT] or [ EMPTY] when you connect the ...
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...; For the information about Picture Motion Browser, visit the following URL: http://www.sony.net/support-disoft/ 11Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of your computer. z Tips • For disconnecting the USB cable, see page 79. 76 x Windows Media Format 9 Series Runtime (Windows 2000 only) Software required to create a DVD x Microsoft DirectX...
...; For the information about Picture Motion Browser, visit the following URL: http://www.sony.net/support-disoft/ 11Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of your computer. z Tips • For disconnecting the USB cable, see page 79. 76 x Windows Media Format 9 Series Runtime (Windows 2000 only) Software required to create a DVD x Microsoft DirectX...
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... Confirm that the Handycam Station is recorded in VIDEO format. z Tips • The image data previously saved on a DVD in this operation cannot be saved again with One Touch Disc Burn function cannot be...; The history of each saved image is when you save a movie recorded in 5.1ch surround sound on a DVD (DCR-SR200/SR300). You cannot add more recordable capacity • Unrewritable • Rewritable and reusable • Rewritable and...of DVD that you can use with One Touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can save images recorded on the hard disk of your camcorder on a DVD in your computer by...
... Confirm that the Handycam Station is recorded in VIDEO format. z Tips • The image data previously saved on a DVD in this operation cannot be saved again with One Touch Disc Burn function cannot be...; The history of each saved image is when you save a movie recorded in 5.1ch surround sound on a DVD (DCR-SR200/SR300). You cannot add more recordable capacity • Unrewritable • Rewritable and reusable • Rewritable and...of DVD that you can use with One Touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can save images recorded on the hard disk of your camcorder on a DVD in your computer by...
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...to the date folders (named with connecting your camcorder and a computer. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Connect the Handycam Station to a computer via a USB cable You can import the still images recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo" with connecting your camcorder and a computer (p. 84). 1 Turn on the computer. ... the drive/ folder for the still images to be saved by selecting a folder from the "Memory Stick Duo" to the wall outlet using the supplied USB cable. The importing image window is set as [Viewed folder] in the [File] menu. 5 Click [Digital Still Camera/Memory Stick (DCF Format)] t...
...to the date folders (named with connecting your camcorder and a computer. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Connect the Handycam Station to a computer via a USB cable You can import the still images recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo" with connecting your camcorder and a computer (p. 84). 1 Turn on the computer. ... the drive/ folder for the still images to be saved by selecting a folder from the "Memory Stick Duo" to the wall outlet using the supplied USB cable. The importing image window is set as [Viewed folder] in the [File] menu. 5 Click [Digital Still Camera/Memory Stick (DCF Format)] t...
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...or format the ...You cannot select grayed items in the current recording/playback situation. • There are some ... file is damaged. • The file format is not supported by another device. The ...been charged enough. Use the supported file format. The CHG (charge) lamp does not...images that have write-protection set by your Sony dealer. If the problem persists, replace the ...The temperature of use a "Memory Stick Duo" formatted on a computer, format it again on your camcorder (or DISPLAY on... • Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely (p. 13). The buttons on ...
...or format the ...You cannot select grayed items in the current recording/playback situation. • There are some ... file is damaged. • The file format is not supported by another device. The ...been charged enough. Use the supported file format. The CHG (charge) lamp does not...images that have write-protection set by your Sony dealer. If the problem persists, replace the ...The temperature of use a "Memory Stick Duo" formatted on a computer, format it again on your camcorder (or DISPLAY on... • Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely (p. 13). The buttons on ...
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...displayed. Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images. • The playback screen is not a malfunction. You cannot make new recording during movie recording (DCR-SR200/ SR300). • The "Memory Stick Duo" has run out of the hard disk. • Depending on an object, such... as a fast moving object, the time available for DCR-SR42). • You cannot record with the flash with : - [SMTH SLW REC] (DCR-SR200/ SR300) - ...
...displayed. Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images. • The playback screen is not a malfunction. You cannot make new recording during movie recording (DCR-SR200/ SR300). • The "Memory Stick Duo" has run out of the hard disk. • Depending on an object, such... as a fast moving object, the time available for DCR-SR42). • You cannot record with the flash with : - [SMTH SLW REC] (DCR-SR200/ SR300) - ...