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... is connected to a computer • Do not try to record or play back may not be possible. If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/play back on DCR-SR300. • The screenshots are from the camcorder. - When you may not operate correctly. to apply mechanical ... Doing so may damage the hard disk drive of such materials may look different from the shock by dropping, the camcorder has the drop sensor function*. In this manual were taken with a digital still camera, and may be provided, even if recording or playback is recommended that you...
... is connected to a computer • Do not try to record or play back may not be possible. If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/play back on DCR-SR300. • The screenshots are from the camcorder. - When you may not operate correctly. to apply mechanical ... Doing so may damage the hard disk drive of such materials may look different from the shock by dropping, the camcorder has the drop sensor function*. In this manual were taken with a digital still camera, and may be provided, even if recording or playback is recommended that you...
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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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... 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) - Picture Motion Browser (Software) - The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide...
... 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) - Picture Motion Browser (Software) - The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide...
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...Battery may present a risk of in any countries/ regions using the Remote Commander. AC-L200/L200B [a] [b] On the 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..... Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of fire or explosion. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the tab, inset your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range.
...Battery may present a risk of in any countries/ regions using the Remote Commander. AC-L200/L200B [a] [b] On the 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..... Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of fire or explosion. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the tab, inset your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range.
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... AC Adaptor Power cord To the wall outlet You can 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 in the direction of the ...arrow until it clicks. 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. 2 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG) (The default setting). 3 Connect...
... AC Adaptor Power cord To the wall outlet You can 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 in the direction of the ...arrow until it clicks. 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. 2 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG) (The default setting). 3 Connect...
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...pack Charging time: Approximate time (min.) required when you use your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is set to the DC IN jack on the camcorder. On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, ...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 disconnected from the battery as long as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder...
...pack Charging time: Approximate time (min.) required when you use your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is set to the DC IN jack on the camcorder. On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, ...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 disconnected from the battery as long as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder...
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...Started Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Touch the button on the hard disc, and can be displayed during playback. POWER switch When using the camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on the LCD screen. 1 While pressing ...3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], [Y] (year), [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and minute. • The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the LCD screen. When you turn the POWER switch in a specified language. Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [ LANGUAGE SET], ...
...Started Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Touch the button on the hard disc, and can be displayed during playback. POWER switch When using the camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on the LCD screen. 1 While pressing ...3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], [Y] (year), [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and minute. • The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the LCD screen. When you turn the POWER switch in a specified language. Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [ LANGUAGE SET], ...
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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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... can check the free hard disk space by Sony Corporation. Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. • You can perform recording or playing back operation without detailed settings. Your camcorder returns to save still images, then touch . For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). x Inserting...
... can check the free hard disk space by Sony Corporation. Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. • You can perform recording or playing back operation without detailed settings. Your camcorder returns to save still images, then touch . For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). x Inserting...
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... (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 your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) A (or B) button. Movies Touch the tab, and the movie to be played back. Beginning...
... (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 your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) A (or B) button. Movies Touch the tab, and the movie to be played back. Beginning...
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Sound picked up by the built-in microphone Records sound. Parts and functions used 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 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. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom.
Sound picked up by the built-in microphone Records sound. Parts and functions used 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 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. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom.
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...on or off as a video light, a flash, or a microphone. When you can magnify still images from the speaker while playing back. qd EASY button See page 16. w; 7 Remote sensor*3 Receive the signal from the Remote Commander. 8 Flash*2 Flashes when using the flash. 9 LCD screen To record in .)) to the tripod... you touched will be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in mirror mode, open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to on your camcorder. DC IN jack wa Interface connector qg Shoulder belt hook Attach the shoulder belt (optional). qd EASY button See page...
...on or off as a video light, a flash, or a microphone. When you can magnify still images from the speaker while playing back. qd EASY button See page 16. w; 7 Remote sensor*3 Receive the signal from the Remote Commander. 8 Flash*2 Flashes when using the flash. 9 LCD screen To record in .)) to the tripod... you touched will be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in mirror mode, open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to on your camcorder. DC IN jack wa Interface connector qg Shoulder belt hook Attach the shoulder belt (optional). qd EASY button See page...
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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 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).
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... Indicator Meaning 5.1ch surround recording/ playback*1 Self-timer recording Flash MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT*2 WIDE 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...
... Indicator Meaning 5.1ch surround recording/ playback*1 Self-timer recording Flash MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT*2 WIDE 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...
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... details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Creating a DVD with selected images You can save images on a DVD or the hard disk of a computer. Saving images by connecting your camcorder. Saving images Deleting images Recorded images are stored on the internal hard disk of your camcorder to other devices ...to a DVD with One Touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can save images imported to the type of image you save images recorded on the camcorder on a DVD. The selected image is marked with . 4 Touch t [YES] t . For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Creating a DVD with ease...
... details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Creating a DVD with selected images You can save images on a DVD or the hard disk of a computer. Saving images by connecting your camcorder. Saving images Deleting images Recorded images are stored on the internal hard disk of your camcorder to other devices ...to a DVD with One Touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can save images imported to the type of image you save images recorded on the camcorder on a DVD. The selected image is marked with . 4 Touch t [YES] t . For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Creating a DVD with ease...
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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. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 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). 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. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 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). 25
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...3 Open the [Handbook] folder in the disc drive of your computer, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) To view "Handycam Handbook," you can enjoy the following system requirements below . Importing images to your Handycam, then click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)]. After having the software installed...you need the following operations: - Operation is completed, the short-cut icon of "Handycam Handbook" appears on the desktop of your computer. • The model name of your camcorder or how to use of your computer. On the advanced use connecting to a ...
...3 Open the [Handbook] folder in the disc drive of your computer, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) To view "Handycam Handbook," you can enjoy the following system requirements below . Importing images to your Handycam, then click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)]. After having the software installed...you need the following operations: - Operation is completed, the short-cut icon of "Handycam Handbook" appears on the desktop of your computer. • The model name of your camcorder or how to use of your computer. On the advanced use connecting to a ...
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...camcorder onto the Handycam Station, then turn the POWER switch to turn on. 9 Connect the Handycam Station to the AC Adaptor as the power source. Provide the camcorder and the Handycam... The sound is reproduced in the disc drive of your camcorder is not connected to restart your...Next] on the connection confirmation screen. Recording/Playback Hard disk: Available free hard disk space for installation required: Approximately ...600 MB (for creating a DVD, 5 GB or more may be required) Display: DirectX 7 or later-compatible video...
...camcorder onto the Handycam Station, then turn the POWER switch to turn on. 9 Connect the Handycam Station to the AC Adaptor as the power source. Provide the camcorder and the Handycam... The sound is reproduced in the disc drive of your camcorder is not connected to restart your...Next] on the connection confirmation screen. Recording/Playback Hard disk: Available free hard disk space for installation required: Approximately ...600 MB (for creating a DVD, 5 GB or more may be required) Display: DirectX 7 or later-compatible video...
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...Handycam Handbook" (PDF). The short-cut icons, such as [ ] (Picture Motion Browser), appear on the computer, you can change the page. • To hide the HOME MENU screen, touch . • You cannot select or activate simultaneously the grayed items in the current recording/playback situation. qa Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive...the information about Picture Motion Browser, visit the following URL: http://www.sony.net/support-disoft/ Performing various functions - To see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 Turn on your camcorder, then press (HOME) A (or B). 2 Touch the desired setup ...
...Handycam Handbook" (PDF). The short-cut icons, such as [ ] (Picture Motion Browser), appear on the computer, you can change the page. • To hide the HOME MENU screen, touch . • You cannot select or activate simultaneously the grayed items in the current recording/playback situation. qa Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive...the information about Picture Motion Browser, visit the following URL: http://www.sony.net/support-disoft/ Performing various functions - To see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 Turn on your camcorder, then press (HOME) A (or B). 2 Touch the desired setup ...
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... computer. To apply the option, touch [YES]. Items of the operation. 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 [... ADD by date] PRINT [ PRINT], [ PRINT] COMPUTER [ COMPUTER], [ COMPUTER], [DISC BURN] (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) category FORMAT FORMAT INFO 29 Recording/Playback 2 Touch (HELP). For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 While using your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • The OPTION ...
... computer. To apply the option, touch [YES]. Items of the operation. 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 [... ADD by date] PRINT [ PRINT], [ PRINT] COMPUTER [ COMPUTER], [ COMPUTER], [DISC BURN] (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) category FORMAT FORMAT INFO 29 Recording/Playback 2 Touch (HELP). For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 While using your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • The OPTION ...