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3-098-548-11(1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 For details on the advanced operations, please refer to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). © 2007 Sony Corporation
3-098-548-11(1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 For details on the advanced operations, please refer to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). © 2007 Sony Corporation
Operating Guide
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...DCR-SR200 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 be used with the limits for help. However, there is encouraged to try to comply with the Handycam... the equipment off and on a circuit different from that may cause undesired operation. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR300 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is connected. - Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone number: ...
...DCR-SR200 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 be used with the limits for help. However, there is encouraged to try to comply with the Handycam... the equipment off and on a circuit different from that may cause undesired operation. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR300 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is connected. - Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone number: ...
Operating Guide
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...DCR-SR300. • The screenshots are from what you need a NTSC system-based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other accessories are recorded without notice. • Unless otherwise specially indicated, illustrations in such situations. When a drop occurs, or under a nongravity condition, the block noise to protect the camcorder may damage the hard disk drive... the above, when you dispose of the camcorder, it is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Notes on the operating system of the computer. * Refer to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 7 If the drop ...
...DCR-SR300. • The screenshots are from what you need a NTSC system-based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other accessories are recorded without notice. • Unless otherwise specially indicated, illustrations in such situations. When a drop occurs, or under a nongravity condition, the block noise to protect the camcorder may damage the hard disk drive... the above, when you dispose of the camcorder, it is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Notes on the operating system of the computer. * Refer to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 7 If the drop ...
Operating Guide
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... parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. 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) - Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item...
... parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. 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) - Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item...
Operating Guide
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... 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*2 100*3 Typical 55*2 45*2 recording time*4 60*3 50... playback time will be supplied from the battery as long as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is set to the DC IN jack on the...
... 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*2 100*3 Typical 55*2 45*2 recording time*4 60*3 50... playback time will be supplied from the battery as long as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is set to the DC IN jack on the...
Operating Guide
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... images to a "Memory Stick Duo." On Easy Handycam operation By pressing the EASY button, nearly all settings... Stick Duo" in ( )); Your camcorder returns to 3 still images by Sony Corporation. • You can check the free hard disk space by touching (HOME) t (...MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t [ INFO]. • If the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing after recording is finished, it clicks. 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...
... images to a "Memory Stick Duo." On Easy Handycam operation By pressing the EASY button, nearly all settings... Stick Duo" in ( )); Your camcorder returns to 3 still images by Sony Corporation. • You can check the free hard disk space by touching (HOME) t (...MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t [ INFO]. • If the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing after recording is finished, it clicks. 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...
Operating Guide
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Parts and functions used for a slower zoom. 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 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.
Parts and functions used for a slower zoom. 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 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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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. 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).
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...], [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME], [ LANGUAGE SET]*4 GENERAL SET [DEMO MODE], [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 set only on the situation...
...], [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME], [ LANGUAGE SET]*4 GENERAL SET [DEMO MODE], [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 set only on the situation...
Operating Guide
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...IN jack of the Handycam Station or your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Some symptoms you cannot service has occurred. C:04:00 C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis display) C:04:ss • The battery pack is unreadable. 32 Contact your camcorder again. Self-diagnosis display...the lens cover may appear on your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Warning indicators Menu items are grayed out. • There are some functions you have tried a couple of times, contact your camcorder securely (p.11). This is closed (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82). • ...
...IN jack of the Handycam Station or your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Some symptoms you cannot service has occurred. C:04:00 C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis display) C:04:ss • The battery pack is unreadable. 32 Contact your camcorder again. Self-diagnosis display...the lens cover may appear on your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Warning indicators Menu items are grayed out. • There are some functions you have tried a couple of times, contact your camcorder securely (p.11). This is closed (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82). • ...
Operating Guide
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...DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82) Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 4.9 wh (680 mAh) Dimensions (Approx.) 31.8 × 18.5 × 45.0 mm (1 5/16 × 3/4 × 1 13/16 in.)(w×h×d) Mass (Approx.) 45 g (1.6 oz) Operating temperature 0°C to + 40°C (32°F to change without notice. Handycam...40°C (32°F to 104°F) Type Li-ion Design and specifications are subject 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 ...
...DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82) Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 4.9 wh (680 mAh) Dimensions (Approx.) 31.8 × 18.5 × 45.0 mm (1 5/16 × 3/4 × 1 13/16 in.)(w×h×d) Mass (Approx.) 45 g (1.6 oz) Operating temperature 0°C to + 40°C (32°F to change without notice. Handycam...40°C (32°F to 104°F) Type Li-ion Design and specifications are subject 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 ...
2008 Water Housing Cross Reference
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.../28, DCR-HC36/38 DCR-HC46/48, DCR-HC52/54 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...
.../28, DCR-HC36/38 DCR-HC46/48, DCR-HC52/54 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...
Handycam® Handbook
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...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... 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 on the hard disk of Contents Read this before operating your camcorder Operation flow 8 ...
...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... 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 on the hard disk of Contents Read this before operating your camcorder Operation flow 8 ...
Handycam® Handbook
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For the items available in the (SETTINGS) category, see page 53. **DCR-SR200/SR300 9 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...46 73 (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) category Item Page FORMAT* 49 FORMAT* 50 INFO 50 (SETTINGS) category To customize your camcorder OPTION" - " HOME" and " Enjoying your camcorder (p. 52)*. * You can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 20).
For the items available in the (SETTINGS) category, see page 53. **DCR-SR200/SR300 9 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...46 73 (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) category Item Page FORMAT* 49 FORMAT* 50 INFO 50 (SETTINGS) category To customize your camcorder OPTION" - " HOME" and " Enjoying your camcorder (p. 52)*. * You can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 20).
Handycam® Handbook
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... you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. 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) - AC Adaptor (1) (p. 13) Power cord...
... you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. 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) - AC Adaptor (1) (p. 13) Power cord...
Handycam® Handbook
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...pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Playback time* 110 130 280 635 DCR-SR200: Battery pack NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Playback time* 125 165 270 615 DCR-SR300: Battery pack NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Playback time* 120 160 ...charged battery pack. * Typical recording time shows the time when you use an NP-FH70/FH100 battery pack (except for DCR-SR42). b Notes • All times measured with your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is disconnected from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is recommended that...
...pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Playback time* 110 130 280 635 DCR-SR200: Battery pack NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Playback time* 125 165 270 615 DCR-SR300: Battery pack NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Playback time* 120 160 ...charged battery pack. * Typical recording time shows the time when you use an NP-FH70/FH100 battery pack (except for DCR-SR42). b Notes • All times measured with your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is disconnected from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is recommended that...
Handycam® Handbook
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appears on the hard disk in the default setting. You can perform recording or playback operation without ...is fixed to [FINE] (p. 58). 20 It also makes screen font size larger for easy viewing. Open the lens cover (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82) (p. 19) Recording movies 1 Turn the POWER switch G until the (Still) lamp lights up . 2... Press EASY A. Recording/Playback Recording and playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation) Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can change the recording media of [ QUALITY] is set to OFF...
appears on the hard disk in the default setting. You can perform recording or playback operation without ...is fixed to [FINE] (p. 58). 20 It also makes screen font size larger for easy viewing. Open the lens cover (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82) (p. 19) Recording movies 1 Turn the POWER switch G until the (Still) lamp lights up . 2... Press EASY A. Recording/Playback Recording and playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation) Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can change the recording media of [ QUALITY] is set to OFF...
Handycam® Handbook
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Customizing your camcorder List of the (SETTINGS) category items MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 54) Items Page REC MODE 54 NIGHTSHOT LIGHT 54 WIDE SELECT*1 54 DIGITAL ZOOM 55 STEADYSHOT 55 ... SET/SUMMERTIME 63 LANGUAGE SET*4 63 GENERAL SET (p. 64) Items Page DEMO MODE 64 CALIBRATION 115 A.SHUT OFF 64 REMOTE CTRL*3 64 DROP SENSOR 64 *1 DCR-SR42 *2 DCR-SR200/SR300 *3 DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 *4 You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation (p. 20). *5 DCR-SR300 *6 [SOUND SETTINGS] (during Easy...
Customizing your camcorder List of the (SETTINGS) category items MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 54) Items Page REC MODE 54 NIGHTSHOT LIGHT 54 WIDE SELECT*1 54 DIGITAL ZOOM 55 STEADYSHOT 55 ... SET/SUMMERTIME 63 LANGUAGE SET*4 63 GENERAL SET (p. 64) Items Page DEMO MODE 64 CALIBRATION 115 A.SHUT OFF 64 REMOTE CTRL*3 64 DROP SENSOR 64 *1 DCR-SR42 *2 DCR-SR200/SR300 *3 DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 *4 You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation (p. 20). *5 DCR-SR300 *6 [SOUND SETTINGS] (during Easy...
Handycam® Handbook
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... of each saved image is recorded according to the computer. 2 Turn on a DVD (DCR-SR200/SR300). When you save images on several DVDs, the still images are recorded first on a ...Handycam Station is not connected to the user account. You may not save data on a DVD. Mainly used for additional compatibility information. The images that has already been saved to the DVD again. • If you can save images recorded on the hard disk... Touch Disc Burn can automatically be able to play back some types of your camcorder on a DVD in 5.1ch surround sound on the computer. 77 The DVDs you...
... of each saved image is recorded according to the computer. 2 Turn on a DVD (DCR-SR200/SR300). When you save images on several DVDs, the still images are recorded first on a ...Handycam Station is not connected to the user account. You may not save data on a DVD. Mainly used for additional compatibility information. The images that has already been saved to the DVD again. • If you can save images recorded on the hard disk... Touch Disc Burn can automatically be able to play back some types of your camcorder on a DVD in 5.1ch surround sound on the computer. 77 The DVDs you...
Handycam® Handbook
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... when you press EASY, menu settings do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder is because the power has been turned on the power again, or use the supplied Remote Commander (except for DCR-SR42). • Select a commander mode other than DVD ...[STILL MEDIA] - [ LANGUAGE SET] - [RECORD SOUND]*2 - [FLASH MODE]*3 *1DCR-SR42 *2DCR-SR200/SR300 *3DCR-SR62/SR82 Your camcorder gets warm. • This is automatically turned off . • When approximately 5 minutes have changed automatically. • During Easy Handycam operation, nearly all the menu items will be used during Easy...
... when you press EASY, menu settings do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder is because the power has been turned on the power again, or use the supplied Remote Commander (except for DCR-SR42). • Select a commander mode other than DVD ...[STILL MEDIA] - [ LANGUAGE SET] - [RECORD SOUND]*2 - [FLASH MODE]*3 *1DCR-SR42 *2DCR-SR200/SR300 *3DCR-SR62/SR82 Your camcorder gets warm. • This is automatically turned off . • When approximately 5 minutes have changed automatically. • During Easy Handycam operation, nearly all the menu items will be used during Easy...