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... not be recognized, or recording or playback may not operate correctly. In this manual are based on DCR-SR300. • The screenshots are from the camcorder. - About this manual • The LCD screens and indicators shown in such situations. On recording • ...camcorder in this case, an indicator appears on a TV, you need a NTSC system-based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other accessories are subject to record or play back may also be stopped. If you perform [ EMPTY]* to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 7 Doing so may damage the hard disk drive...
... not be recognized, or recording or playback may not operate correctly. In this manual are based on DCR-SR300. • The screenshots are from the camcorder. - About this manual • The LCD screens and indicators shown in such situations. On recording • ...camcorder in this case, an indicator appears on a TV, you need a NTSC system-based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other accessories are subject to record or play back may also be stopped. If you perform [ EMPTY]* to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 7 Doing so may damage the hard disk drive...
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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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... (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) - Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 9 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.
... (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) - Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 9 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.
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...Commander until it clicks. 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. Tab WARNING Battery may present a risk of another battery may explode if ...
...Commander until it clicks. 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. Tab WARNING Battery may present a risk of another battery may explode if ...
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Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. 2 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to OFF ... To the wall outlet You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder. • Your camcorder operates only with an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series). 1 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in... the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. Be sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p.13) is turned off when the battery ...
Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. 2 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to OFF ... To the wall outlet You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder. • Your camcorder operates only with an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series). 1 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in... the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. Be sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p.13) is turned off when the battery ...
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... placed in a narrow space, such 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 disconnected from the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your... the camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet. 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 ...
... placed in a narrow space, such 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 disconnected from the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your... the camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet. 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 ...
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... time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the hard disc, and can change the on the LCD screen. Changing the language setting You can be displayed during playback. POWER switch When using the camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on the LCD screen...
... time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the hard disc, and can change the on the LCD screen. Changing the language setting You can be displayed during playback. 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 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). 4 Fasten the grip belt and hold 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. 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 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). 4 Fasten the grip belt and hold 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. 1 Adjust the LCD panel.
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... operated so that you want to recording standby mode. 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. During Easy Handycam operation, appears on the image quality or the image size...Stick Duo" into the slot in the right direction until it means data is still being written onto the hard disk or "Memory Stick Duo." Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. • You can check the free...
... operated so that you want to recording standby mode. 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. During Easy Handycam operation, appears on the image quality or the image size...Stick Duo" into the slot in the right direction until it means data is still being written onto the hard disk or "Memory Stick Duo." Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. • You can check the free...
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...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 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. (It ... the , or tab, and the still image to the VISUAL INDEX screen Previous/ Next 17 The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) A (or B) button. Slide show button Stop (go to the VISUAL Reverse/Forward INDEX screen) Go to be played...
...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 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. (It ... the , or tab, and the still image to the VISUAL INDEX screen Previous/ Next 17 The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) A (or B) button. Slide show button Stop (go to the VISUAL Reverse/Forward INDEX screen) Go to be played...
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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. Parts and functions used for a slower zoom. 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 Sound picked up by the built-in microphone Records sound.
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. Parts and functions used for a slower zoom. 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 Sound picked up by the built-in microphone Records sound.
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...screw. qs DISP/BATT INFO button You can be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in mirror mode, open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to initialize all the settings, including settings for zooming in dark places, set to the tripod receptacle using the flash.... 9 LCD screen To record in .)) to on your camcorder. qd EASY button See page 16. qj Speaker Sound comes out from the speaker while playing back. Zoom buttons Press for date and time. ...
...screw. qs DISP/BATT INFO button You can be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in mirror mode, open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to initialize all the settings, including settings for zooming in dark places, set to the tripod receptacle using the flash.... 9 LCD screen To record in .)) to on your camcorder. qd EASY button See page 16. qj Speaker Sound comes out from the speaker while playing back. Zoom buttons Press for date and time. ...
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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). 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
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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. Upper left Upper right Bottom Center Upper left Indicator Upper right Indicator Center Indicator Meaning 5.1ch surround recording/ playback*1 Self-...SELECT*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. Upper left Upper right Bottom Center Upper left Indicator Upper right Indicator Center Indicator Meaning 5.1ch surround recording/ playback*1 Self-...SELECT*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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...Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Creating a DVD with selected images You can dub images to VCR or DVD/HDD devices. Deleting the images on the hard disk 1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS) t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ DELETE] (movies) or [ DELETE] (still images), according to the type of image you save images imported to your camcorder...]. 2 Touch [ DELETE], then touch the still image to be deleted. You can save images recorded on the camcorder on the internal hard disk of your camcorder. The selected still image is marked with . 3 Touch t [YES] t . • To delete all ...
...Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Creating a DVD with selected images You can dub images to VCR or DVD/HDD devices. Deleting the images on the hard disk 1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS) t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ DELETE] (movies) or [ DELETE] (still images), according to the type of image you save images imported to your camcorder...]. 2 Touch [ DELETE], then touch the still image to be deleted. You can save images recorded on the camcorder on the internal hard disk of your camcorder. The selected still image is marked with . 3 Touch t [YES] t . • To delete all ...
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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 For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 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).
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 For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 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).
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...the supplied software, you need the following system requirements below . Viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) To view "Handycam Handbook," you need to your computer. 3 Open the [Handbook] folder in the disc drive of your Handycam is not compatible with Macintosh. After having the software installed, doubleclick ...a DVD Install the above OS has been upgraded or in the disc drive of your computer. The installation screen for installation appears. 3 Click [Handycam Handbook]. On the advanced use of your camcorder or how to use connecting to install Adobe Reader on the desktop of...
...the supplied software, you need the following system requirements below . Viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) To view "Handycam Handbook," you need to your computer. 3 Open the [Handbook] folder in the disc drive of your Handycam is not compatible with Macintosh. After having the software installed, doubleclick ...a DVD Install the above OS has been upgraded or in the disc drive of your computer. The installation screen for installation appears. 3 Click [Handycam Handbook]. On the advanced use of your camcorder or how to use connecting to install Adobe Reader on the desktop of...
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...not work properly due to restart it to the AC Adaptor as (E:)) may vary depending on the connection confirmation screen. Provide the camcorder and the Handycam Station, and a USB cable beforehand. If the screen does not appear 1Click [Start], then click [My Computer]. (For ...[Next]. 6 Check your area and country/region, then click [Next]. • The software is reproduced in the disc drive of the computer. 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 required) Display: DirectX ...
...not work properly due to restart it to the AC Adaptor as (E:)) may vary depending on the connection confirmation screen. Provide the camcorder and the Handycam Station, and a USB cable beforehand. If the screen does not appear 1Click [Start], then click [My Computer]. (For ...[Next]. 6 Check your area and country/region, then click [Next]. • The software is reproduced in the disc drive of the computer. 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 required) Display: DirectX ...
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...ROM from the disc drive of each item on the screen, touch v/V to install third party software (shown below). For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 Turn on your computer. • For disconnecting the USB cable, see the explanation of the function of your camcorder, then press (... customer support. q; Depending on -screen instructions to create a DVD - http://www.sony.net/registration/di/ • For the information about Picture Motion Browser, visit the following URL: http://www.sony.net/support-disoft/ Performing various functions - The short-cut icons, such as [ ...
...ROM from the disc drive of each item on the screen, touch v/V to install third party software (shown below). For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 Turn on your computer. • For disconnecting the USB cable, see the explanation of the function of your camcorder, then press (... customer support. q; Depending on -screen instructions to create a DVD - http://www.sony.net/registration/di/ • For the information about Picture Motion Browser, visit the following URL: http://www.sony.net/support-disoft/ Performing various functions - The short-cut icons, such as [ ...
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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). When you want to know the content. Using the OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears ... [ PRINT] COMPUTER [ COMPUTER], [ COMPUTER], [DISC BURN] (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) category FORMAT FORMAT INFO 29 Items of the operation. The bottom of your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on the screen. 2 Touch the desired item. 3 Change the setting, then touch . • When the item you touch an item, ...
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). When you want to know the content. Using the OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears ... [ PRINT] COMPUTER [ COMPUTER], [ COMPUTER], [DISC BURN] (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) category FORMAT FORMAT INFO 29 Items of the operation. The bottom of your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on the screen. 2 Touch the desired item. 3 Change the setting, then touch . • When the item you touch an item, ...