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...DCR-SR42, DCR-SR62, DCR-SR82, DCR-SR200 and DCR-SR300 are to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the equipment in order to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR300 Responsible Party: Sony.... Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C171 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B. special ...used in this equipment. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a digital device pursuant to operate this manual could void your authority to Subpart B of Part...
...DCR-SR42, DCR-SR62, DCR-SR82, DCR-SR200 and DCR-SR300 are to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the equipment in order to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR300 Responsible Party: Sony.... Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C171 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B. special ...used in this equipment. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a digital device pursuant to operate this manual could void your authority to Subpart B of Part...
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... Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. 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) - Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 9 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of...
... Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. 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) - Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 9 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of...
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...furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is recommended). • The available recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your ... 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*2 120*3 95*2 ...
...furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is recommended). • The available recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your ... 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*2 120*3 95*2 ...
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... to open (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82). • For DCR-SR200/SR300, the lens cover opens and closes automatically. 2 Turn the POWER switch until the respective lamp lights up. Movies Press START/STOP A (or B). To stop recording, press START/STOP again. When disappears, the image has been recorded. • Still images are recorded on the hard disk in the...
... to open (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82). • For DCR-SR200/SR300, the lens cover opens and closes automatically. 2 Turn the POWER switch until the respective lamp lights up. Movies Press START/STOP A (or B). To stop recording, press START/STOP again. When disappears, the image has been recorded. • Still images are recorded on the hard disk in the...
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... to 3 still images by Sony Corporation. x To change the recording media of recordable still images on the camcorder ...recording (DCR-SR200/ SR300). • The maximum continuous recordable time is approximately 13 hours. • When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is still being written onto the hard...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 pressing PHOTO during Easy Handycam operation. Do not apply shock or vibration to recording...
... to 3 still images by Sony Corporation. x To change the recording media of recordable still images on the camcorder ...recording (DCR-SR200/ SR300). • The maximum continuous recordable time is approximately 13 hours. • When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is still being written onto the hard...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 pressing PHOTO during Easy Handycam operation. Do not apply shock or vibration to recording...
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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. Sound picked up by the built-in microphone Records sound. Parts and functions used for a slower zoom. 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
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. Sound picked up by the built-in microphone Records sound. Parts and functions used for a slower zoom. 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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Recording/Playback ws DISC BURN button Create a DVD by connecting the camcorder to a computer. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 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
Recording/Playback ws DISC BURN button Create a DVD by connecting the camcorder to a computer. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 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
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... qk Video operation buttons ql Data file name w; qf Return button qg Playback mode qh Current movie number/Number of recorded still ...Recording folder Displays only during recording/playback Recording movies Recording still images Viewing movies Viewing still images 1 Recording mode (HQ / SP / LP) 2 HOME button 3 Remaining battery (approx.) 4 Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) 5 Counter (hour/minute/second) 6 OPTION button 7 Dual Rec (DCR-SR200/SR300) 8 VIEW IMAGES button 9 5.1ch surround recording (DCR-SR200/ SR300) q; Indicators displayed during the recording...
... qk Video operation buttons ql Data file name w; qf Return button qg Playback mode qh Current movie number/Number of recorded still ...Recording folder Displays only during recording/playback Recording movies Recording still images Viewing movies Viewing still images 1 Recording mode (HQ / SP / LP) 2 HOME button 3 Remaining battery (approx.) 4 Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) 5 Counter (hour/minute/second) 6 OPTION button 7 Dual Rec (DCR-SR200/SR300) 8 VIEW IMAGES button 9 5.1ch surround recording (DCR-SR200/ SR300) q; Indicators displayed during the recording...
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... SELECT*3 Meaning FADER LCD 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." They are not displayed while recording. However, you made changes Following indicators appear during playback. 23...
... SELECT*3 Meaning FADER LCD 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." They are not displayed while recording. However, you made changes Following indicators appear during playback. 23...
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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 below. (SETTINGS) category MOVIE SETTINGS [REC MODE], [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], [WIDE SELECT]*2, [DIGITAL ZOOM], [STEADYSHOT], [AUTO SLW SHUTTR], [GUIDEFRAME]*1, [ZEBRA]*1, [... [CALIBRATION], [A.SHUT OFF], [REMOTE CTRL]*3, [DROP 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)) 30 Items of the OPTION MENU Items you can...
...tab [MICREF LEVEL], [SELF-TIMER], [FLASH MODE]*3, [TIMING]*2, [RECORD SOUND]*2 - (A tab depends on the OPTION MENU will be described below. (SETTINGS) category MOVIE SETTINGS [REC MODE], [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], [WIDE SELECT]*2, [DIGITAL ZOOM], [STEADYSHOT], [AUTO SLW SHUTTR], [GUIDEFRAME]*1, [ZEBRA]*1, [... [CALIBRATION], [A.SHUT OFF], [REMOTE CTRL]*3, [DROP 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)) 30 Items of the OPTION MENU Items you can...
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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...880 min SP: Approx. 1 300 min LP: Approx. 2 510 min DCR-SR200/SR300 HQ: Approx. 570 min SP: Approx. 870 min LP: Approx. 1 680 min Recordable images/cuts Movie: 9 999 Still image: 9 999 Image device DCR-SR42 3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: 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...880 min SP: Approx. 1 300 min LP: Approx. 2 510 min DCR-SR200/SR300 HQ: Approx. 570 min SP: Approx. 870 min LP: Approx. 1 680 min Recordable images/cuts Movie: 9 999 Still image: 9 999 Image device DCR-SR42 3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. ...
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...Approx. 690 000 pixels Effective (Still, 4:3) Approx. 1 000 000 pixels Effective (Still, 16:9) Approx. 750 000 pixels DCR-SR200 5.9 mm (1/3 type) CMOS sensor Recording pixels (still image, 4:3): Max. 4.0 mega (2 304 × 1 728) pixels*2 Gross: Approx. 2 100 000 ...DCR-SR200 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T Optical:10 ×, Digital:20 ×, 80 × Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) 36 DCR-SR300 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T Optical:10 ×, Digital:20 × Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) Focal length DCR-SR42 F=1.8 - 4.1 f=1.9 - 76.0 mm (3/32 - 3 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera...
...Approx. 690 000 pixels Effective (Still, 4:3) Approx. 1 000 000 pixels Effective (Still, 16:9) Approx. 750 000 pixels DCR-SR200 5.9 mm (1/3 type) CMOS sensor Recording pixels (still image, 4:3): Max. 4.0 mega (2 304 × 1 728) pixels*2 Gross: Approx. 2 100 000 ...DCR-SR200 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T Optical:10 ×, Digital:20 ×, 80 × Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) 36 DCR-SR300 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T Optical:10 ×, Digital:20 × Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) Focal length DCR-SR42 F=1.8 - 4.1 f=1.9 - 76.0 mm (3/32 - 3 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera...
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...) USB output jack mini-B REMOTE jack (except 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...mV (at 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 NP...
...) USB output jack mini-B REMOTE jack (except 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...mV (at 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 NP...
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....)(w×h×d) Mass (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 × 45.0 mm (1...Approx.) 170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the power cord * See at the label of AC Adaptor for other specifications. 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:...
....)(w×h×d) Mass (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 × 45.0 mm (1...Approx.) 170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the power cord * See at the label of AC Adaptor for other specifications. 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:...
2008 Water Housing Cross Reference
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... for the special lighting conditions beneath the water's surface. 2008 Water Housing Cross Reference MODEL NAME MPK-THE Compatible Digital Still Camera/ Camcorder DSC-T200 DSC-T70 Compatible Accessories HVL-ML20M VCT-MP1K ACC-MP105 MPK-THF DSC-T300 HVL-ML20M VCT...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. CA6024W Take amazing underwater photos and videos. With Sony...
... for the special lighting conditions beneath the water's surface. 2008 Water Housing Cross Reference MODEL NAME MPK-THE Compatible Digital Still Camera/ Camcorder DSC-T200 DSC-T70 Compatible Accessories HVL-ML20M VCT-MP1K ACC-MP105 MPK-THF DSC-T300 HVL-ML20M VCT...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. CA6024W Take amazing underwater photos and videos. With Sony...
Handycam® Handbook
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... of time may be contrary to change without any way. Doing so might cause your recordings on the LCD screen. Also, the lens for DCR-SR200/SR300 is not possible due to direct sunlight for effective use. To view your camcorder to ...Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are recorded without notice. • Unless otherwise specially indicated, illustrations in this Handbook were taken with a digital still camera, and may be provided, even if recording...
... of time may be contrary to change without any way. Doing so might cause your recordings on the LCD screen. Also, the lens for DCR-SR200/SR300 is not possible due to direct sunlight for effective use. To view your camcorder to ...Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are recorded without notice. • Unless otherwise specially indicated, illustrations in this Handbook were taken with a digital still camera, and may be provided, even if recording...
Handycam® Handbook
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... 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 Recording in dark places (NightShot plus...
... 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 Recording in dark places (NightShot plus...
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Subject examples and solutions Checking your golf swing B SMTH SLW REC 29 B SPORTS 69 Capturing still images during movie recording B Dual Rec 26 Getting a good shot of a ski slope or beach B Backlight 28 B BEACH 69 B SNOW 69 A child on the stage under a spot light B SPOTLIGHT ... its splendor B PORTRAIT 69 B FOCUS 67 B TELE MACRO 67 Focusing on the dog on the left side of the screen B FOCUS 67 B SPOT FOCUS 67 * DCR-SR200/SR300 ** DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 B FIREWORKS 69 B FOCUS 67 A sleeping child under dim light B NightShot plus 27 B NightShot 27 B COLOR SLOW SHTR 70 7
Subject examples and solutions Checking your golf swing B SMTH SLW REC 29 B SPORTS 69 Capturing still images during movie recording B Dual Rec 26 Getting a good shot of a ski slope or beach B Backlight 28 B BEACH 69 B SNOW 69 A child on the stage under a spot light B SPOTLIGHT ... its splendor B PORTRAIT 69 B FOCUS 67 B TELE MACRO 67 Focusing on the dog on the left side of the screen B FOCUS 67 B SPOT FOCUS 67 * DCR-SR200/SR300 ** DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 B FIREWORKS 69 B FOCUS 67 A sleeping child under dim light B NightShot plus 27 B NightShot 27 B COLOR SLOW SHTR 70 7
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) category...
... 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) category...
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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) - Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. Handycam Handbook (This Handbook) Operating Guide (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) - Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. Handycam Handbook (This Handbook) Operating Guide (1) USB cable (1) (p. 46, 78, 81) 12 Picture Motion Browser (Software...