Operating Guide
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" HOME" and " OPTION 28 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 31 Warning indicators 32 Additional Information Precautions 34 Specifications 35 8 Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 Read this first 4 Notes on use 7 Getting Started Step 1: Checking ... 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 26 Performing various...
" HOME" and " OPTION 28 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 31 Warning indicators 32 Additional Information Precautions 34 Specifications 35 8 Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 Read this first 4 Notes on use 7 Getting Started Step 1: Checking ... 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 26 Performing various...
Operating Guide
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... Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely (p.11). Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you run into any loss of hard disk data. • During repair, we may be required to initialize or change the current hard disk of the camcorder, depending on the problem. The camcorder does not ...be deleted. However, your camcorder to troubleshoot the problem. The power abruptly turns off the camcorder and take it after the power is extremely high. Cancel Easy Handycam operation. This is extremely low. Change the setting of your Sony dealer. Delete unnecessary images ...
... Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely (p.11). Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you run into any loss of hard disk data. • During repair, we may be required to initialize or change the current hard disk of the camcorder, depending on the problem. The camcorder does not ...be deleted. However, your camcorder to troubleshoot the problem. The power abruptly turns off the camcorder and take it after the power is extremely high. Cancel Easy Handycam operation. This is extremely low. Change the setting of your Sony dealer. Delete unnecessary images ...
Operating Guide
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... restricted on the hard disk of the camcorder)* Fast flashing • The hard disk of the camcorder is fully recorded. • An error may have occurred with the hard disk drive in your camcorder. (Warning on ...camcorder steady with both hands and record the image. Fast flashing* • The temperature of your camcorder is unsteady, so camerashake easily occurs. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. Troubleshooting (Warning on the hard disk of the camcorder)* Fast flashing • An error may have occurred with the hard disk drive in your camcorder...
... restricted on the hard disk of the camcorder)* Fast flashing • The hard disk of the camcorder is fully recorded. • An error may have occurred with the hard disk drive in your camcorder. (Warning on ...camcorder steady with both hands and record the image. Fast flashing* • The temperature of your camcorder is unsteady, so camerashake easily occurs. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. Troubleshooting (Warning on the hard disk of the camcorder)* Fast flashing • An error may have occurred with the hard disk drive in your camcorder...
Handycam® Handbook
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Customizing your camcorder What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU 52 Using the HOME MENU 52 List of the (SETTINGS) category items... a computer 86 Editing the imported images ......... 88 Creating and copying a DVD ........ 90 Manipulating still images 93 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 94 Warning indicators and messages 104 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad .... 108 Files on the camcorder hard disk/ folder structure 110 Maintenance and precautions .... 111 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ..... 118 Indicators displayed during recording...
Customizing your camcorder What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU 52 Using the HOME MENU 52 List of the (SETTINGS) category items... a computer 86 Editing the imported images ......... 88 Creating and copying a DVD ........ 90 Manipulating still images 93 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 94 Warning indicators and messages 104 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad .... 108 Files on the camcorder hard disk/ folder structure 110 Maintenance and precautions .... 111 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ..... 118 Indicators displayed during recording...
Handycam® Handbook
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...). • Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely (p. 13). Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you run into any loss of the camcorder, depending on the hard disk in a cool place. • The temperature of your camcorder and leave it after the power is extremely high. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall...
...). • Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely (p. 13). Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you run into any loss of the camcorder, depending on the hard disk in a cool place. • The temperature of your camcorder and leave it after the power is extremely high. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall...
Handycam® Handbook
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... Adaptor. • Charge the battery pack (p. 13). 95 Troubleshooting The menu settings have elapsed while you press EASY, menu settings... cannot be automatically set to their defaults automatically. • During Easy Handycam operation, settings for the following menu items are maintained the ones before Easy Handycam operation. - [FILE NO.] - [VOLUME] - [TV TYPE] ...[RECORD SOUND]*2 - [FLASH MODE]*3 *1DCR-SR42 *2DCR-SR200/SR300 *3DCR-SR62/SR82 Your camcorder gets warm. • This is because the power has been turned on for DCR-SR42). • Select a commander mode other than 12 hours....
... Adaptor. • Charge the battery pack (p. 13). 95 Troubleshooting The menu settings have elapsed while you press EASY, menu settings... cannot be automatically set to their defaults automatically. • During Easy Handycam operation, settings for the following menu items are maintained the ones before Easy Handycam operation. - [FILE NO.] - [VOLUME] - [TV TYPE] ...[RECORD SOUND]*2 - [FLASH MODE]*3 *1DCR-SR42 *2DCR-SR200/SR300 *3DCR-SR62/SR82 Your camcorder gets warm. • This is because the power has been turned on for DCR-SR42). • Select a commander mode other than 12 hours....
Handycam® Handbook
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...hard disk of the camcorder. The conversion lens (optional) attached • Even if auto flash or (Auto redeye reduction) is recording the image you stop recording. • Your camcorder is not a malfunction. Set your camcorder is displayed. You cannot make new recording during movie recording (DCR-SR200/ SR300...place. • The temperature of space. Set your camcorder (p. 57, 110). The flash does not work (except for recording may shorten (p. 54). Capturing still images while recording a movie - Troubleshooting 97 Delete unnecessary images (p. 38). • While ...
...hard disk of the camcorder. The conversion lens (optional) attached • Even if auto flash or (Auto redeye reduction) is recording the image you stop recording. • Your camcorder is not a malfunction. Set your camcorder is displayed. You cannot make new recording during movie recording (DCR-SR200/ SR300...place. • The temperature of space. Set your camcorder (p. 57, 110). The flash does not work (except for recording may shorten (p. 54). Capturing still images while recording a movie - Troubleshooting 97 Delete unnecessary images (p. 38). • While ...
Handycam® Handbook
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...Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to [OFF] (p. 55). [S. This is closed on the image (DCR-SR200/SR300). • This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp. Horizontal stripes appear on your camcorder Still images stored on a computer, etc. Black bands appear when you have modified files ... played back, or appeared in the actual size. Use NightShot plus or [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS] (DCRSR42/SR62/SR82), NightShot or [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] (DCR-SR200/SR300). Playing back images on your camcorder with the LCD screen facing out. - Troubleshooting 99
...Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to [OFF] (p. 55). [S. This is closed on the image (DCR-SR200/SR300). • This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp. Horizontal stripes appear on your camcorder Still images stored on a computer, etc. Black bands appear when you have modified files ... played back, or appeared in the actual size. Use NightShot plus or [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS] (DCRSR42/SR62/SR82), NightShot or [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] (DCR-SR200/SR300). Playing back images on your camcorder with the LCD screen facing out. - Troubleshooting 99
Handycam® Handbook
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...restart the Windows computer. Troubleshooting 101 For details on the hard disk. You cannot view the images recorded on your camcorder. • Disconnect the USB device other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the computer. The "Memory Stick" icon ([Removable Disk]) does not appear on ...Check Tool is connect to the (USB) jack on the Handycam Station and the computer firmly. • Touch (OTHERS) t [COMPUTER] t [ COMPUTER] on your computer is not affected. Make sure that you have connected the camcorder to the computer with a computer. • Make sure you...
...restart the Windows computer. Troubleshooting 101 For details on the hard disk. You cannot view the images recorded on your camcorder. • Disconnect the USB device other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the computer. The "Memory Stick" icon ([Removable Disk]) does not appear on ...Check Tool is connect to the (USB) jack on the Handycam Station and the computer firmly. • Touch (OTHERS) t [COMPUTER] t [ COMPUTER] on your computer is not affected. Make sure that you have connected the camcorder to the computer with a computer. • Make sure you...
Handycam® Handbook
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...]*4, [SUPER NIGHTSHOT]*5, [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [FADER] [OLD MOVIE] [SCENE SELECTION], [PICT.EFFECT] [PICT.EFFECT] [OLD MOVIE] *1DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 *2DCR-SR42 *3DCR-SR200 *4DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 *5DCR-SR200/SR300 Troubleshooting 103 NIGHTSHOT PLS]*4, [SUPER NIGHTSHOT]*5, [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [D.EFFECT], [CANDLE]/ [FIREWORKS] in [WHITE BAL.] Because of following settings NightShot plus...
...]*4, [SUPER NIGHTSHOT]*5, [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [FADER] [OLD MOVIE] [SCENE SELECTION], [PICT.EFFECT] [PICT.EFFECT] [OLD MOVIE] *1DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 *2DCR-SR42 *3DCR-SR200 *4DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 *5DCR-SR200/SR300 Troubleshooting 103 NIGHTSHOT PLS]*4, [SUPER NIGHTSHOT]*5, [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [D.EFFECT], [CANDLE]/ [FIREWORKS] in [WHITE BAL.] Because of following settings NightShot plus...
Handycam® Handbook
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... indicator does not disappear. (Warning indicator pertaining to protect the hard disk. Description of warning messages If messages appear on the screen (p. 61). x Hard disk Movie folder full. This may occur when you to use your camcorder. Troubleshooting 105 HDD format error. • The hard disk of the camcorder. (Warning indicator pertaining to "Memory Stick Duo") • No "Memory...
... indicator does not disappear. (Warning indicator pertaining to protect the hard disk. Description of warning messages If messages appear on the screen (p. 61). x Hard disk Movie folder full. This may occur when you to use your camcorder. Troubleshooting 105 HDD format error. • The hard disk of the camcorder. (Warning indicator pertaining to "Memory Stick Duo") • No "Memory...
Handycam® Handbook
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Cannot divide. • You cannot divided a movie that is possible. • You can select only 100 images at one time for: - deleting images - printing still images Data protected. • You tried to delete data protected on the device used to protect the data. Release the protection of the data on another device. Troubleshooting x Other No further selection is extremely short. 107
Cannot divide. • You cannot divided a movie that is possible. • You can select only 100 images at one time for: - deleting images - printing still images Data protected. • You tried to delete data protected on the device used to protect the data. Release the protection of the data on another device. Troubleshooting x Other No further selection is extremely short. 107