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...other materials may damage the hard disk drive of the camcorder being lost , do not do so, your camcorder may be copyrighted. Change the screen language before using the camcorder at high altitudes • Do not turn on the camcorder in this manual are based on DCR-SR300. • The screenshots ... the hard disk from being lost , save all your recorded image data • To prevent your image data from the shock by dropping, the camcorder has the drop sensor function*. It is recommended that you save the image data on the LCD screen (p.32). In addition to "Handycam Handbook"...
...other materials may damage the hard disk drive of the camcorder being lost , do not do so, your camcorder may be copyrighted. Change the screen language before using the camcorder at high altitudes • Do not turn on the camcorder in this manual are based on DCR-SR300. • The screenshots ... the hard disk from being lost , save all your recorded image data • To prevent your image data from the shock by dropping, the camcorder has the drop sensor function*. It is recommended that you save the image data on the LCD screen (p.32). In addition to "Handycam Handbook"...
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... being written onto the hard disk or "Memory Stick Duo." Do not shake or knock your camcorder is created automatically. • The maximum recordable time are followings (with recording mode [SP]); For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). During Easy Handycam operation, appears on the...functions during movie recording (DCR-SR200/ SR300). • The maximum continuous recordable time is approximately 13 hours. • When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is reading/writing data. • You can check the free hard disk space by Sony Corporation. x To change...
... being written onto the hard disk or "Memory Stick Duo." Do not shake or knock your camcorder is created automatically. • The maximum recordable time are followings (with recording mode [SP]); For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). During Easy Handycam operation, appears on the...functions during movie recording (DCR-SR200/ SR300). • The maximum continuous recordable time is approximately 13 hours. • When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is reading/writing data. • You can check the free hard disk space by Sony Corporation. x To change...
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...Next scene touch scene Still Images Touch the , or tab, and the still image to be played back. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) A (or B) button. Movies Touch the tab, and the movie to be played back. Slide show button Stop... 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 still images on a "Memory Stick Duo" 8 Searches for images by date 9 (OPTION) 1 Turn the POWER switch to turn on the LCD screen. ...
...Next scene touch scene Still Images Touch the , or tab, and the still image to be played back. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) A (or B) button. Movies Touch the tab, and the movie to be played back. Slide show button Stop... 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 still images on a "Memory Stick Duo" 8 Searches for images by date 9 (OPTION) 1 Turn the POWER switch to turn on the LCD screen. ...
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... SCENE SELECTION . Indicators when you can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. They are not displayed while recording. However, you made changes Following indicators appear during playback. 23 Recording/Playback Upper left ...*2 WIDE SELECT*3 Meaning FADER LCD backlight 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."
... SCENE SELECTION . Indicators when you can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. They are not displayed while recording. However, you made changes Following indicators appear during playback. 23 Recording/Playback Upper left ...*2 WIDE SELECT*3 Meaning FADER LCD backlight 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."
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...is marked with selected images You can save images recorded on the camcorder on a DVD or the hard disk of your computer on a DVD. Due to the type of external media such as described below. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Saving images on a computer You can save ...the image data to some type of image you save images recorded on the camcorder as a DVD-R or a computer. To delete all still images on the hard disk 1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS)...
...is marked with selected images You can save images recorded on the camcorder on a DVD or the hard disk of your computer on a DVD. Due to the type of external media such as described below. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Saving images on a computer You can save ...the image data to some type of image you save images recorded on the camcorder as a DVD-R or a computer. To delete all still images on the hard disk 1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS)...
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...1Click [Start], then click [My Computer]. (For Windows 2000, double-click [My Computer].) 2Double-click [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)] (CDROM) (disc drive).* * Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary depending on the computer. 4 Click [Install]. 5 Select the language for the application to your Windows.... 27 Provide the camcorder and the Handycam Station, and a USB cable beforehand. The installation is set up for your selected country/region. 7 Read [License Agreement], select [I accept the terms of the computer. Recording/Playback Hard disk: Available free hard disk space for installation required...
...1Click [Start], then click [My Computer]. (For Windows 2000, double-click [My Computer].) 2Double-click [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)] (CDROM) (disc drive).* * Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary depending on the computer. 4 Click [Install]. 5 Select the language for the application to your Windows.... 27 Provide the camcorder and the Handycam Station, and a USB cable beforehand. The installation is set up for your selected country/region. 7 Read [License Agreement], select [I accept the terms of the computer. Recording/Playback Hard disk: Available free hard disk space for installation required...
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... the Handycam Station securely (p.11). You cannot make new recording during this , the data stored on the hard disk will neither copy nor retain your camcorder is extremely low. Delete unnecessary images (p.24). • Total number of movies or still images exceeds the recordable capacity of your Sony dealer. We will not compensate you for...
... the Handycam Station securely (p.11). You cannot make new recording during this , the data stored on the hard disk will neither copy nor retain your camcorder is extremely low. Delete unnecessary images (p.24). • Total number of movies or still images exceeds the recordable capacity of your Sony dealer. We will not compensate you for...
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... fully recorded. • An error may have occurred with the hard disk drive in your camcorder. Troubleshooting (Warning on the hard disk of the camcorder)* Fast flashing • An error 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 unsteady, so camerashake easily occurs. Fast flashing* •...
... fully recorded. • An error may have occurred with the hard disk drive in your camcorder. Troubleshooting (Warning on the hard disk of the camcorder)* Fast flashing • An error 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 unsteady, so camerashake easily occurs. Fast flashing* •...
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... camcorder at the seaside. • Store in the following instances: - 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/SR62 30 GB DCR-SR82 60 GB DCR...
... camcorder at the seaside. • Store in the following instances: - 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/SR62 30 GB DCR-SR82 60 GB DCR...
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...equipment. • Do not attach a label or the like on : - If you set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station or remove the camcorder from it for future reference. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook). For operating and handling the... camcorder, refer to OFF (CHG), when you insert the connector plug forcibly in your camcorder.) • You cannot use any type of your camcorder" (p. 114). • To prevent the hard disk from being lost, do not do the following parts...
...equipment. • Do not attach a label or the like on : - If you set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station or remove the camcorder from it for future reference. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook). For operating and handling the... camcorder, refer to OFF (CHG), when you insert the connector plug forcibly in your camcorder.) • You cannot use any type of your camcorder" (p. 114). • To prevent the hard disk from being lost, do not do the following parts...
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...operating temperatures • When the temperature of the camcorder becomes extremely high or extremely low, you destroy the actual body of the camcorder using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam Save all your image data from the shock by dropping, the camcorder has the drop sensor function (p. 64). Removing ...the AC Adaptor (while charging the battery pack using the camcorder at high altitudes • Do...
...operating temperatures • When the temperature of the camcorder becomes extremely high or extremely low, you destroy the actual body of the camcorder using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam Save all your image data from the shock by dropping, the camcorder has the drop sensor function (p. 64). Removing ...the AC Adaptor (while charging the battery pack using the camcorder at high altitudes • Do...
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... recording media (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) category 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 Operation flow 8 " HOME" and " OPTION" - ...ease (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 Recording ...
... recording media (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) category 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 Operation flow 8 " HOME" and " OPTION" - ...ease (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 Recording ...
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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 53 ... ......... 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/playback 123 Glossary 127 Index...
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 53 ... ......... 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/playback 123 Glossary 127 Index...
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.... x Viewing on VCR or DVD/HDD recorders (p. 45) B Delete images. x Saving images on a DVD using your camcorder is full, you can record new images on either the hard disk or a "Memory Stick Duo." If the hard disk of your camcorder (p. 35) B Save recorded images. x Deleting the selected images (p. 38) x Deleting all the images ([ FORMAT], p. 49) 8 Enjoying...
.... x Viewing on VCR or DVD/HDD recorders (p. 45) B Delete images. x Saving images on a DVD using your camcorder is full, you can record new images on either the hard disk or a "Memory Stick Duo." If the hard disk of your camcorder (p. 35) B Save recorded images. x Deleting the selected images (p. 38) x Deleting all the images ([ FORMAT], p. 49) 8 Enjoying...
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...be cleared from the memory. The clock starts. To turn off automatically if you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be... on the touch panel do not work correctly, adjust the touch panel (CALIBRATION) (p. 115). You cannot operate your camcorder during playback ([DATA CODE], p. 60). • Refer to page 109 for information concerning "World time difference." •... time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the hard disk, and can change the on (DCR-SR200/SR300).
...be cleared from the memory. The clock starts. To turn off automatically if you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be... on the touch panel do not work correctly, adjust the touch panel (CALIBRATION) (p. 115). You cannot operate your camcorder during playback ([DATA CODE], p. 60). • Refer to page 109 for information concerning "World time difference." •... time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the hard disk, and can change the on (DCR-SR200/SR300).
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...recorded (B for images by date (p. 33) Recording/Playback Next 6 images Returns to the recording screen 1 :Displays movies. 2 :Displays still images on the hard disk. 3 :Displays still images on each of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 60). Searches for the still image). Next movie The ...recording date/ time* Reverse/ Forward 21 Playing back recorded movies/still images 1 Turn the POWER switch G to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) I (or D) button The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. (It may take some time to display...
...recorded (B for images by date (p. 33) Recording/Playback Next 6 images Returns to the recording screen 1 :Displays movies. 2 :Displays still images on the hard disk. 3 :Displays still images on each of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 60). Searches for the still image). Next movie The ...recording date/ time* Reverse/ Forward 21 Playing back recorded movies/still images 1 Turn the POWER switch G to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) I (or D) button The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. (It may take some time to display...
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... (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82) (p. 19) Recording/Playback (Movie) lamp / (Still) lamp POWER switch A ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) START/STOP B b Notes • If the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing after recording is finished, it means data is created automatically. Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, ...and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. • The maximum continuous recordable time is approximately 13 hours. • When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is still being written onto the hard disk or "Memory Stick Duo."
... (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82) (p. 19) Recording/Playback (Movie) lamp / (Still) lamp POWER switch A ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) START/STOP B b Notes • If the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing after recording is finished, it means data is created automatically. Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, ...and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. • The maximum continuous recordable time is approximately 13 hours. • When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is still being written onto the hard disk or "Memory Stick Duo."
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... still images during recording a movie (Dual Rec) (DCR-SR200/SR300) t For details, see page 57. 1 Turn the POWER switch A until the (Movie) lamp lights up. 2 Press START/STOP B (or C). [STBY] b [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. To record still images on the hard disk of your camcorder. Flashing b Lights up . 2 Press PHOTO F lightly...
... still images during recording a movie (Dual Rec) (DCR-SR200/SR300) t For details, see page 57. 1 Turn the POWER switch A until the (Movie) lamp lights up. 2 Press START/STOP B (or C). [STBY] b [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. To record still images on the hard disk of your camcorder. Flashing b Lights up . 2 Press PHOTO F lightly...
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...dust from your camcorder, the flash light does not emit light. b Notes • The recommended distance to the subject when using it . • You cannot use the flash in flash is complete. • If you use the flash during movie recording (Dual Rec) (DCR-SR200/SR300) You can ...indicate the number of the surrounding brightness. b Notes • When you can capture high quality still images while recording a movie on the hard disk. Flash effect may not be impaired if heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp. • The flash charge lamp flickers while charging the flash...
...dust from your camcorder, the flash light does not emit light. b Notes • The recommended distance to the subject when using it . • You cannot use the flash in flash is complete. • If you use the flash during movie recording (Dual Rec) (DCR-SR200/SR300) You can ...indicate the number of the surrounding brightness. b Notes • When you can capture high quality still images while recording a movie on the hard disk. Flash effect may not be impaired if heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp. • The flash charge lamp flickers while charging the flash...
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Recording/Playback z Tips • Still images are recorded on the hard disk of still images to a "Memory Stick Duo." If you want to save still images, then touch . tab t Infrared port Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch ...) t [STILL MEDIA]. To change the recording media of the camcorder. For details, see page 57. You can record still images during recording standby in which you select [MEMORY STICK], appears on the image quality or the image size. DCR-SR200: - 2.3M (16:9 (wide)) - 1.7M (4:3) DCR-SR300: - 4.6M (16:9 (wide)) - 3.4M (4:3) • You can...
Recording/Playback z Tips • Still images are recorded on the hard disk of still images to a "Memory Stick Duo." If you want to save still images, then touch . tab t Infrared port Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch ...) t [STILL MEDIA]. To change the recording media of the camcorder. For details, see page 57. You can record still images during recording standby in which you select [MEMORY STICK], appears on the image quality or the image size. DCR-SR200: - 2.3M (16:9 (wide)) - 1.7M (4:3) DCR-SR300: - 4.6M (16:9 (wide)) - 3.4M (4:3) • You can...