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... SAFEGUARDS For your electrician to the presence of any kind into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should be operated only from battery power, or other ). Never spill liquid of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that could result in fire or electric shock. Attachments Do not...
... SAFEGUARDS For your electrician to the presence of any kind into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should be operated only from battery power, or other ). Never spill liquid of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that could result in fire or electric shock. Attachments Do not...
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...-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. Model No. DCRSerial No. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR62 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is for future reference. ACSerial No. Otherwise, fire or injury may not cause harmful...
...-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. Model No. DCRSerial No. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR62 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is for future reference. ACSerial No. Otherwise, fire or injury may not cause harmful...
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...Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate....SONY Model No.: DCR-SR300 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is connected. - Declaration of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - Notes DCR-SR42, DCR-SR62, DCR-SR82, DCR-SR200 and DCR-SR300...SONY Model No.: DCR-SR82 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. However, there is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your authority to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the Handycam...
...Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate....SONY Model No.: DCR-SR300 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is connected. - Declaration of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - Notes DCR-SR42, DCR-SR62, DCR-SR82, DCR-SR200 and DCR-SR300...SONY Model No.: DCR-SR82 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. However, there is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your authority to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the Handycam...
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For customers in the U.S.A. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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. and CANADA Battery pack This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. 6
For customers in the U.S.A. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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. and CANADA Battery pack This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. 6
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... hard disk drive of your camcorder • The hard disk of the camcorder may...camcorder, it is not possible due to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the shock by dropping, the camcorder has the drop sensor function*. On the drop sensor • To protect the internal hard disk from the camcorder...hard disk from being broken or recorded images from being activated in this manual were taken with a digital still camera, and may look different from what you destroy the actual body of recording media and other materials may be possible. To view your recordings on DCR-SR300...
... hard disk drive of your camcorder • The hard disk of the camcorder may...camcorder, it is not possible due to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the shock by dropping, the camcorder has the drop sensor function*. On the drop sensor • To protect the internal hard disk from the camcorder...hard disk from being broken or recorded images from being activated in this manual were taken with a digital still camera, and may look different from what you destroy the actual body of recording media and other materials may be possible. To view your recordings on DCR-SR300...
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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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...(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) - 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.... Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Handycam Handbook ...
...(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) - 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.... Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Handycam Handbook ...
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...DCR-SR42) Using the Remote Commander for the first time Remove the insulation sheet before using the AC Adaptor supplied with your fingernail into the slit to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the tab, inset 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 Remote Commander until it ...
...DCR-SR42) Using the Remote Commander for the first time Remove the insulation sheet before using the AC Adaptor supplied with your fingernail into the slit to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the tab, inset 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 Remote Commander until it ...
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... CHG lamp DC IN jack DC plug AC Adaptor Power cord To the wall outlet You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it clicks. 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up . Be sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p.13) ...DC IN jack on the DC plug is facing up and charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is turned off. 11 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...
... CHG lamp DC IN jack DC plug AC Adaptor Power cord To the wall outlet You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it clicks. 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up . Be sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p.13) ...DC IN jack on the DC plug is facing up and charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is turned off. 11 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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...charge the battery pack using the AC Adaptor. 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 ...switch DC plug DC IN jack Open the jack cover Available running time for the supplied battery pack Charging time: Approximate time (min.) required when you use your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is recommended). • The available recording and playback...
...charge the battery pack using the AC Adaptor. 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 ...switch DC plug DC IN jack Open the jack cover Available running time for the supplied battery pack Charging time: Approximate time (min.) required when you use your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is recommended). • The available recording and playback...
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...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 Sony Corporation. On Easy Handycam...or flashing, your camcorder is reading/writing data...battery pack. Otherwise, image data may be automatically operated so that you insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the Memory Stick Duo slot in the right direction until it means data is still being written onto the hard disk or "Memory Stick Duo." You can use some buttons/functions during movie recording (DCR-SR200/ SR300...
...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 Sony Corporation. On Easy Handycam...or flashing, your camcorder is reading/writing data...battery pack. Otherwise, image data may be automatically operated so that you insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the Memory Stick Duo slot in the right direction until it means data is still being written onto the hard disk or "Memory Stick Duo." You can use some buttons/functions during movie recording (DCR-SR200/ SR300...
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...settings, including settings for date and time. qf (flash) button*2 You can switch the screen display when you touched will be turned on your camcorder. qd EASY button See page 16. Connecting to other devices 3 A/V OUT jack Connect with the A/V connecting cable. 4 REMOTE jack*3 Connect... is set to optional accessories such as you can magnify still images from the speaker while playing back. Zoom buttons You can check the remaining battery. 7 Remote sensor*3 Receive the signal from the Remote Commander. 8 Flash*2 Flashes when using a tripod screw. Playback 1 Power zoom lever...
...settings, including settings for date and time. qf (flash) button*2 You can switch the screen display when you touched will be turned on your camcorder. qd EASY button See page 16. Connecting to other devices 3 A/V OUT jack Connect with the A/V connecting cable. 4 REMOTE jack*3 Connect... is set to optional accessories such as you can magnify still images from the speaker while playing back. Zoom buttons You can check the remaining battery. 7 Remote sensor*3 Receive the signal from the Remote Commander. 8 Flash*2 Flashes when using a tripod screw. Playback 1 Power zoom lever...
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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; Quality ([FINE] / [STD]) qa Image size qs Appears while a still image is a "Memory...
... 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; Quality ([FINE] / [STD]) qa Image size qs Appears while a still image is a "Memory...
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...camcorder is set to on the hard disk in a cool/warm place. 31 Turn off the camcorder and take it for a while, then turn on. • Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p.11). • Connect the plug of the camcorder is recording the image you do not work . • During Easy Handycam...the power source and contact your data. Change the setting of your camcorder is automatically turned off your camcorder, the camcorder is extremely high. Turn off (A.SHUT OFF). However, your Sony dealer will not compensate you press the RESET button, all settings, ...
...camcorder is set to on the hard disk in a cool/warm place. 31 Turn off the camcorder and take it for a while, then turn on. • Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p.11). • Connect the plug of the camcorder is recording the image you do not work . • During Easy Handycam...the power source and contact your data. Change the setting of your camcorder is automatically turned off your camcorder, the camcorder is extremely high. Turn off (A.SHUT OFF). However, your Sony dealer will not compensate you press the RESET button, all settings, ...
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... on the screen even if the lens cover is closed (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82). • When you turn on your camcorder while the lens cover is unreadable. 32 This is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. If the problem persists even after you can fix by...battery pack is not a malfunction. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the screen. Some symptoms you have tried a couple of the lens cover may appear on the LCD screen, check the following. Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again. • Turn on your Sony...
... on the screen even if the lens cover is closed (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82). • When you turn on your camcorder while the lens cover is unreadable. 32 This is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. If the problem persists even after you can fix by...battery pack is not a malfunction. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the screen. Some symptoms you have tried a couple of the lens cover may appear on the LCD screen, check the following. Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again. • Turn on your Sony...
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... temperature of your camcorder is unsteady, so camerashake easily occurs. Hold the camcorder steady with both hands and record the image. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. E (Battery level warning) Slow flashing • The battery pack is not ... Access to the "Memory Stick Duo" was 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 another device. (Warning indicator pertaining to the flash...
... temperature of your camcorder is unsteady, so camerashake easily occurs. Hold the camcorder steady with both hands and record the image. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. E (Battery level warning) Slow flashing • The battery pack is not ... Access to the "Memory Stick Duo" was 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 another device. (Warning indicator pertaining to the flash...
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... placing anything heavy on your hands. - x When not using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may malfunction or become deformed. - This is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately (DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300). • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: - On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty...., pull it . If the battery is not a malfunction. wash off any liquid gets in the following to avoid damage to build up . Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen or the lens may have it checked by a Sony dealer before storing it is used...
... placing anything heavy on your hands. - x When not using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may malfunction or become deformed. - This is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately (DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300). • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: - On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty...., pull it . If the battery is not a malfunction. wash off any liquid gets in the following to avoid damage to build up . Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen or the lens may have it checked by a Sony dealer before storing it is used...
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...-installed rechargeable battery is not charged, the camcorder operation will be affected as long as described above. 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...
...-installed rechargeable battery is not charged, the camcorder operation will be affected as long as described above. 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...
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... with normal brightness. DCR-SR200/SR300 1.5 lx (lux) (when [AUTO SLW SHUTTR] is a file format 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 ...(14 oz) including the NP-FH40 rechargeable battery pack DCR-SR82 360 g (12 oz) main unit only 405 g (14 oz) including the NP-FH40 rechargeable battery pack DCR-SR200 455 g (1 lb) main unit only 535 g (1 lb 2 oz) including the NP-FH60 rechargeable battery pack DCR-SR300 480 g (1 lb 1 oz) main unit...
... with normal brightness. DCR-SR200/SR300 1.5 lx (lux) (when [AUTO SLW SHUTTR] is a file format 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 ...(14 oz) including the NP-FH40 rechargeable battery pack DCR-SR82 360 g (12 oz) main unit only 405 g (14 oz) including the NP-FH40 rechargeable battery pack DCR-SR200 455 g (1 lb) main unit only 535 g (1 lb 2 oz) including the NP-FH60 rechargeable battery pack DCR-SR300 480 g (1 lb 1 oz) main unit...
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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 wh...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....) 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 (...
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 wh...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....) 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 (...