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...hard disk from being activated in this manual are based on DCR-SR300. • The screenshots are recorded without any problems. • Compensation for illustrating the operating procedures. When a drop occurs, or under a nongravity condition, the block noise to format the hard disk of such materials may also be recorded. When the camcorder...camcorder. Note on using a computer. The scenes may not operate correctly. to the camcorder. If you save your image data using your data. Doing so may damage the hard disk drive of your camcorder... to "Handycam Handbook" ...
...hard disk from being activated in this manual are based on DCR-SR300. • The screenshots are recorded without any problems. • Compensation for illustrating the operating procedures. When a drop occurs, or under a nongravity condition, the block noise to format the hard disk of such materials may also be recorded. When the camcorder...camcorder. Note on using a computer. The scenes may not operate correctly. to the camcorder. If you save your image data using your data. Doing so may damage the hard disk drive of your camcorder... to "Handycam Handbook" ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... in the parentheses indicates the number of that 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.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...
... in the parentheses indicates the number of that 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.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...
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...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 your camcorder within the AC 100 V to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new ...battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Power supply You can use your camcorder in fire. 10 In this case, replace the battery with the ...
...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 your camcorder within the AC 100 V to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new ...battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Power supply You can use your camcorder in fire. 10 In this case, replace the battery with the ...
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... switch to the DC IN jack on the DC plug is facing up and charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up . 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 the AC Adaptor to OFF...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. Be sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p.13) is fully charged. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery...
... switch to the DC IN jack on the DC plug is facing up and charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up . 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 the AC Adaptor to OFF...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. Be sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p.13) is fully charged. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery...
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...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 the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder...• The power will be shorter when you use a fully charged battery pack. This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is set to the DC IN jack on . *3When the LCD backlight turns off , AC power (...
...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 the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder...• The power will be shorter when you use a fully charged battery pack. This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is set to the DC IN jack on . *3When the LCD backlight turns off , AC power (...
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...): To record still images • When you record or play back an image, turn on the hard disc, and can be displayed during playback. When you turn the POWER switch in a specified language. POWER switch When using the camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on the LCD screen.
...): To record still images • When you record or play back an image, turn on the hard disc, and can be displayed during playback. When you turn the POWER switch in a specified language. POWER switch When using the camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on the LCD screen.
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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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...quality or the image size. On Easy Handycam operation By pressing the EASY button, nearly all settings on the camcorder will be damaged. • The numbers of recordable still images on a "Memory Stick Duo" You can capture up to 3 still images by Sony Corporation. Do not apply shock or ...and 50 minutes DCR-SR82: approx. 21 hours and 40 minutes DCR-SR200/SR300: approx. 14 hours and 30 minutes To record still images on the "Memory Stick Duo" (1GB) are followings (with recording mode [SP]); Do not shake or knock your camcorder is still being written onto the hard disk or "Memory...
...quality or the image size. On Easy Handycam operation By pressing the EASY button, nearly all settings on the camcorder will be damaged. • The numbers of recordable still images on a "Memory Stick Duo" You can capture up to 3 still images by Sony Corporation. Do not apply shock or ...and 50 minutes DCR-SR82: approx. 21 hours and 40 minutes DCR-SR200/SR300: approx. 14 hours and 30 minutes To record still images on the "Memory Stick Duo" (1GB) are followings (with recording mode [SP]); Do not shake or knock your camcorder is still being written onto the hard disk or "Memory...
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... your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) A (or B) button. Movies Touch the tab, and the movie to be played back. Playback Recording/Playback (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...
... your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) A (or B) button. Movies Touch the tab, and the movie to be played back. Playback Recording/Playback (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...
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Sound picked up by the built-in microphone Records sound. Move it further 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 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 Records sound. Move it further 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 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.
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... flash. 9 LCD screen To record in mirror mode, open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to optional accessories such as you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder. When you press while the power is set to OFF (CHG), you press while the power is...
... flash. 9 LCD screen To record in mirror mode, open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to optional accessories such as you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder. When you press while the power is set to OFF (CHG), you press while the power is...
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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). 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
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... while recording. Indicators when you can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. Backlight n White balance SteadyShot off Drop sensor activated Meaning Slide show set NightShot plus*4 NightShot*1 Super NightShot plus*4 Super... 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 Duo." However, you made changes Following indicators appear...
... while recording. Indicators when you can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. Backlight n White balance SteadyShot off Drop sensor activated Meaning Slide show set NightShot plus*4 NightShot*1 Super NightShot plus*4 Super... 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 Duo." However, you made changes Following indicators appear...
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...One Touch Disc Burn) You can dub images to your computer on the internal hard disk of your camcorder to other devices You can save the images recorded on a DVD or the hard disk of the internal hard disk, make sure that you save images imported to VCR or DVD/HDD devices.... all movies or still images at one time In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL] or [ DELETE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t . For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). To delete all still images on the camcorder directly to be deleted. Creating a DVD with ease. You can also edit those images. For details, see...
...One Touch Disc Burn) You can dub images to your computer on the internal hard disk of your camcorder to other devices You can save the images recorded on a DVD or the hard disk of the internal hard disk, make sure that you save images imported to VCR or DVD/HDD devices.... all movies or still images at one time In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL] or [ DELETE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t . For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). To delete all still images on the camcorder directly to be deleted. Creating a DVD with ease. You can also edit those images. For details, see...
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For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 25 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). 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). 25 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). 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.
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... installation is not assured if the above on the desktop of your computer. • The model name of your camcorder or how to use connecting to have DirectX installed.) Sound system: Direct Sound compatible sound card Memory: 256 MB or... you can view the handbook. The installation screen for installation appears. 3 Click [Handycam Handbook]. ROM from the disc drive of "Handycam Handbook" appears on a computer by following system requirements below . Viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) To view "Handycam Handbook," you need to a computer - x For Macintosh user 1 Turn on...
... installation is not assured if the above on the desktop of your computer. • The model name of your camcorder or how to use connecting to have DirectX installed.) Sound system: Direct Sound compatible sound card Memory: 256 MB or... you can view the handbook. The installation screen for installation appears. 3 Click [Handycam Handbook]. ROM from the disc drive of "Handycam Handbook" appears on a computer by following system requirements below . Viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) To view "Handycam Handbook," you need to a computer - x For Macintosh user 1 Turn on...
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...computer. Even if a screen prompting you to restart your computer appears, you agree, then click [Next]. 8 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station, then turn the POWER switch to turn on the connection confirmation screen. However, imported images and images on a DVD...the software to your Windows computer before installing the software. 3 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of the computer. The installation screen appears. 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 ...
...computer. Even if a screen prompting you to restart your computer appears, you agree, then click [Next]. 8 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station, then turn the POWER switch to turn on the connection confirmation screen. However, imported images and images on a DVD...the software to your Windows computer before installing the software. 3 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of the computer. The installation screen appears. 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 ...
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.... If the installation screen appears, follow the instructions to create a DVD - qa Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of each item on the desktop. http://www.sony.net/registration/di/ • For the information about Picture Motion Browser, visit the following URL: http://www...computer if required to change the recording functions and the operating settings for your computer. • For disconnecting the USB cable, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 Turn on your camcorder, then press (HOME) A (or B). 2 Touch the desired setup item. 3 Follow the guide on the screen for the customers...
.... If the installation screen appears, follow the instructions to create a DVD - qa Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of each item on the desktop. http://www.sony.net/registration/di/ • For the information about Picture Motion Browser, visit the following URL: http://www...computer if required to change the recording functions and the operating settings for your computer. • For disconnecting the USB cable, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 Turn on your camcorder, then press (HOME) A (or B). 2 Touch the desired setup item. 3 Follow the guide on the screen for the customers...
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... by date] PRINT [ PRINT], [ PRINT] COMPUTER [ COMPUTER], [ COMPUTER], [DISC BURN] (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) category FORMAT FORMAT INFO 29 For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 While using your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy... Handycam operation (p.16). To apply the option, touch [YES]. Items of the operation. When you want to know the content. The bottom of your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on the screen. 2 Touch the desired item. ...
... by date] PRINT [ PRINT], [ PRINT] COMPUTER [ COMPUTER], [ COMPUTER], [DISC BURN] (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) category FORMAT FORMAT INFO 29 For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 While using your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy... Handycam operation (p.16). To apply the option, touch [YES]. Items of the operation. When you want to know the content. The bottom of your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on the screen. 2 Touch the desired item. ...