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..., precautions and instructions on the set through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that may be operated only from battery power, or other ). Use Power Sources This set may be of sufficient magnitude to them. Polarization This set should still fail to persons. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS...
..., precautions and instructions on the set through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that may be operated only from battery power, or other ). Use Power Sources This set may be of sufficient magnitude to them. Polarization This set should still fail to persons. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS...
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...customers in the U.S.A. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR62 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR42 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:... (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any questions about this product, you may call your used rechargeable batteries...
...customers in the U.S.A. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR62 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR42 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:... (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any questions about this product, you may call your used rechargeable batteries...
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... device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C171 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B. The supplied interface cable must accept any interference received, including... Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR300 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the instructions, may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. ...
... device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C171 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B. The supplied interface cable must accept any interference received, including... Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR300 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the instructions, may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. ...
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For customers in the U.S.A. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. and CANADA Battery pack This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. 6
For customers in the U.S.A. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. and CANADA Battery pack This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. 6
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...due to your camcorder • The hard disk of the camcorder may not be recognized, or recording or playback may damage the hard disk drive of the camcorder, recording media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the countries/regions. About this manual are based on DCR-SR300. • ... mechanical shock or vibration to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from being lost , do not do so, your camcorder may be contrary to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 7 On the drop sensor • To protect the internal hard disk from the hard disk completely. If the drop sensor catches a...
...due to your camcorder • The hard disk of the camcorder may not be recognized, or recording or playback may damage the hard disk drive of the camcorder, recording media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the countries/regions. About this manual are based on DCR-SR300. • ... mechanical shock or vibration to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from being lost , do not do so, your camcorder may be contrary to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 7 On the drop sensor • To protect the internal hard disk from the hard disk completely. If the drop sensor catches a...
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... Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 Read this first 4 Notes on use 7 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 9 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 11 Step 3: Turning 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...
... Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 Read this first 4 Notes on use 7 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 9 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 11 Step 3: Turning 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...
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... you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Picture Motion Browser (Software) - 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. 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...
... you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Picture Motion Browser (Software) - 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. 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...
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...except for DCR-SR42) Using the Remote Commander for the first time Remove the insulation sheet before using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. In this case, replace the battery with the... + side facing up. 3 Insert the battery case back into the slit to 240 V, 50...
...except for DCR-SR42) Using the Remote Commander for the first time Remove the insulation sheet before using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. In this case, replace the battery with the... + side facing up. 3 Insert the battery case back into the slit to 240 V, 50...
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...that the v mark on the Handycam Station. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery pack. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off . 11 BATT (battery) release lever 4 Connect the power cord to OFF (CHG). Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. 2 Turn the POWER... setting). 3 Connect the AC Adaptor 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. Be sure that the (Movie) ...
...that the v mark on the Handycam Station. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery pack. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off . 11 BATT (battery) release lever 4 Connect the power cord to OFF (CHG). Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. 2 Turn the POWER... setting). 3 Connect the AC Adaptor 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. Be sure that the (Movie) ...
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...min.) 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 / off and zooming. To charge the battery pack ...jack on the conditions under which you use your camcorder in a narrow space, such as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is disconnected from the battery as long as between a wall and furniture. ...
...min.) 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 / off and zooming. To charge the battery pack ...jack on the conditions under which you use your camcorder in a narrow space, such as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is disconnected from the battery as long as between a wall and furniture. ...
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... Easy Handycam operation, appears on the image quality or the image size. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Your camcorder returns to 3 still images by Sony Corporation. To cancel Easy Handycam operation...direction until it means data is reading/writing data. • You can check the free hard disk space by touching (HOME) t (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t [ INFO]. • If...Do not shake or knock your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. • You can use some buttons/functions during movie recording (DCR-SR200/ SR300). • The maximum continuous ...
... Easy Handycam operation, appears on the image quality or the image size. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Your camcorder returns to 3 still images by Sony Corporation. To cancel Easy Handycam operation...direction until it means data is reading/writing data. • You can check the free hard disk space by touching (HOME) t (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t [ INFO]. • If...Do not shake or knock your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. • You can use some buttons/functions during movie recording (DCR-SR200/ SR300). • The maximum continuous ...
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Zoom buttons Press for zooming in mirror mode, open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to initialize all the settings, including settings for date and time. To cancel ... BACK LIGHT button*4 To adjust the exposure for the flash. qd EASY button See page 16. Zoom buttons You can check the remaining battery. qf (flash) button*2 You can switch the screen display when you operate the POWER switch on . qh NIGHTSHOT switch*2 To record in...press BACK LIGHT to optional accessories such as you press while the power is set to on your camcorder.
Zoom buttons Press for zooming in mirror mode, open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to initialize all the settings, including settings for date and time. To cancel ... BACK LIGHT button*4 To adjust the exposure for the flash. qd EASY button See page 16. Zoom buttons You can check the remaining battery. qf (flash) button*2 You can switch the screen display when you operate the POWER switch on . qh NIGHTSHOT switch*2 To record in...press BACK LIGHT to optional accessories such as you press while the power is set to on your camcorder.
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... 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; Current still image number/Number of total movies qj Previous/Next button qk...
... 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; Current still image number/Number of total movies qj Previous/Next button qk...
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... or change the current hard disk of the camcorder, depending on the hard disk in order to investigate the problem. Cancel Easy Handycam operation. Change the setting of the camcorder is extremely high. This is not a malfunction. This is not a malfunction. • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it...
... or change the current hard disk of the camcorder, depending on the hard disk in order to investigate the problem. Cancel Easy Handycam operation. Change the setting of the camcorder is extremely high. This is not a malfunction. This is not a malfunction. • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it...
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.... For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). If the problem persists even after you can fix by yourself. C:13:ss / C:32:ss • Remove the power source. Contact your camcorder again. Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again. • Turn on your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (p.11). •...
.... For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). If the problem persists even after you can fix by yourself. C:13:ss / C:32:ss • Remove the power source. Contact your camcorder again. Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again. • Turn on your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (p.11). •...
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... is nearly used up. • Depending on the operating environment or battery conditions, E may have occurred with the hard disk drive in your camcorder. (Warning on the hard disk of the camcorder)* Fast flashing • The hard disk of the camcorder is fully recorded. • An error may flash, even if there are approximately 20 minutes remaining. (High temperature warning) Slow...
... is nearly used up. • Depending on the operating environment or battery conditions, E may have occurred with the hard disk drive in your camcorder. (Warning on the hard disk of the camcorder)* Fast flashing • The hard disk of the camcorder is fully recorded. • An error may flash, even if there are approximately 20 minutes remaining. (High temperature warning) Slow...
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... authorized Sony service facility. - consult your camcorder, it may cause damage. • If your camcorder for a long time • Periodically turn it on and let it . • Keep metal contacts clean. 34 • Keep the Remote Commander and button-type battery out of time. This is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately (DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300...
... authorized Sony service facility. - consult your camcorder, it may cause damage. • If your camcorder for a long time • Periodically turn it on and let it . • Keep metal contacts clean. 34 • Keep the Remote Commander and button-type battery out of time. This is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately (DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300...
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...camcorder about 3 months if you are fingerprints on the lens surface. - 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...exposed to salty air such as at all. The pre-installed rechargeable battery is not charged, the camcorder operation will be affected as long as described above. The rechargeable battery will not be fully discharged in about once a month to little ...
...camcorder about 3 months if you are fingerprints on the lens surface. - 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...exposed to salty air such as at all. The pre-installed rechargeable battery is not charged, the camcorder operation will be affected as long as described above. The rechargeable battery will not be fully discharged in about once a month to little ...
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...) including the NP-FH60 rechargeable battery pack DCR-SR300 480 g (1 lb 1 oz) main unit only 560 g (1 lb 3 oz) including the NP-FH60 rechargeable battery pack Supplied accessories See page 9. 37 Additional Information DCR-SR200/SR300 1.5 lx (lux) (when ...camcorder's setting information at load impedance 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output impedance less than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms) USB output jack mini-B REMOTE jack (except for still images, established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). DCR-SR42 2.6 W DCR-SR62/SR82 3.0 W DCR-SR200 3.7 W DCR-SR300...
...) including the NP-FH60 rechargeable battery pack DCR-SR300 480 g (1 lb 1 oz) main unit only 560 g (1 lb 3 oz) including the NP-FH60 rechargeable battery pack Supplied accessories See page 9. 37 Additional Information DCR-SR200/SR300 1.5 lx (lux) (when ...camcorder's setting information at load impedance 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output impedance less than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms) USB output jack mini-B REMOTE jack (except for still images, established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). DCR-SR42 2.6 W DCR-SR62/SR82 3.0 W DCR-SR200 3.7 W DCR-SR300...
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Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82) Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 4.9...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...°F to 104°F) Storage temperature -20°C to + 60°C (-4°F to change without notice. Handycam Station DCRA-C171 Input/Output connectors Audio/Video output 10 pin connector Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms...
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82) Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 4.9...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...°F to 104°F) Storage temperature -20°C to + 60°C (-4°F to change without notice. Handycam Station DCRA-C171 Input/Output connectors Audio/Video output 10 pin connector Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms...