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... left unattended and unused for service. Power-Cord Protection Route the power cord so that it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. To ensure reliable operation of other controls may expose you to perform routine safety checks (as the original parts. Never block the slots and...
... left unattended and unused for service. Power-Cord Protection Route the power cord so that it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. To ensure reliable operation of other controls may expose you to perform routine safety checks (as the original parts. Never block the slots and...
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... void your authority to the following measures: - Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR300 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone ...DCR-SR82 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. The supplied interface cable must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Declaration of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the Handycam...
... void your authority to the following measures: - Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR300 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone ...DCR-SR82 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. The supplied interface cable must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Declaration of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the Handycam...
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... 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 "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p.26) - The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Picture Motion Browser (Software) - Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This...
... 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 "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p.26) - The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Picture Motion Browser (Software) - Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This...
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... size (Playback zoom). • When you touch the screen during playback zoom, the point you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder. qa BACK LIGHT button*4 To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, press BACK LIGHT to initialize all the settings, including settings for...). qd EASY button See page 16. 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 other optional accessories. 5 Active Interface Shoe *3 The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to on or off as a video light...
... size (Playback zoom). • When you touch the screen during playback zoom, the point you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder. qa BACK LIGHT button*4 To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, press BACK LIGHT to initialize all the settings, including settings for...). qd EASY button See page 16. 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 other optional accessories. 5 Active Interface Shoe *3 The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to on or off as a video light...
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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 For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF).
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For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 25 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). 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). 25 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). 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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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 7 or later-compatible video card, Minimum 1024 × 768 dots, High Color (16 bit color) Others: USB port (this must be provided as standard), Disc drive that your camcorder is set...
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 7 or later-compatible video card, Minimum 1024 × 768 dots, High Color (16 bit color) Others: USB port (this must be provided as standard), Disc drive that your camcorder is set...
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...; For the information about Picture Motion Browser, visit the following URL: http://www.sony.net/support-disoft/ Performing various functions - Follow the on the desktop. For details, 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 your computer. • For disconnecting the USB cable, see the explanation of the function of your...
...; For the information about Picture Motion Browser, visit the following URL: http://www.sony.net/support-disoft/ Performing various functions - Follow the on the desktop. For details, 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 your computer. • For disconnecting the USB cable, see the explanation of the function of your...
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... your camcorder. • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the camcorder. - Types of your camcorder" (p. 114). • To prevent the hard disk from being lost, do not do the following parts. See "About handling of "Memory Stick" you set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station or remove the camcorder from ...Battery • The camcorder is supplied with a USB cable etc., be used only with or (p. 111). If you insert the connector plug forcibly in the wrong direction, the terminal may be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick" (You cannot use it in your camcorder.) • You ...
... your camcorder. • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the camcorder. - Types of your camcorder" (p. 114). • To prevent the hard disk from being lost, do not do the following parts. See "About handling of "Memory Stick" you set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station or remove the camcorder from ...Battery • The camcorder is supplied with a USB cable etc., be used only with or (p. 111). If you insert the connector plug forcibly in the wrong direction, the terminal may be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick" (You cannot use it in your camcorder.) • You ...
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... the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Handycam Handbook (This Handbook) Operating Guide (1) USB cable (1) (p. 46, 78, 81) 12 Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p. 13, 112) (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82) NP-FH60 (1) (p. 13, 112) (DCR-SR200/SR300) Handycam Station (1) (p. 13) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 35, 45) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 73) -
... the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Handycam Handbook (This Handbook) Operating Guide (1) USB cable (1) (p. 46, 78, 81) 12 Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p. 13, 112) (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82) NP-FH60 (1) (p. 13, 112) (DCR-SR200/SR300) Handycam Station (1) (p. 13) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 35, 45) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 73) -
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...) (White) AUDIO (Red) VIDEO (White) AUDIO (Red) (Yellow) VCRs or TVs 1 A/V connecting cable (supplied) The Handycam Station and your camcorder are both your camcorder and the Handycam Station at the same time. S VIDEO connection only will not output audio. The image might get disturbed. Set...yellow plug connection is connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR. Connect the A/V connecting cable either to the Handycam Station or to your camcorder, according to your setup. 2 A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) When connecting to another device ...
...) (White) AUDIO (Red) VIDEO (White) AUDIO (Red) (Yellow) VCRs or TVs 1 A/V connecting cable (supplied) The Handycam Station and your camcorder are both your camcorder and the Handycam Station at the same time. S VIDEO connection only will not output audio. The image might get disturbed. Set...yellow plug connection is connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR. Connect the A/V connecting cable either to the Handycam Station or to your camcorder, according to your setup. 2 A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) When connecting to another device ...
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... TYPE] to [4:3], the image quality may not be displayed full screen. When you want to play the sound in 16:9 (wide) aspect ratio on the camcorder. 2 Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [TV TYPE] t [16:9] or [4:3] t . b Notes • When you play back an image ...recorded in monaural mode, use a connecting cable for that purpose. • When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with...
... TYPE] to [4:3], the image quality may not be displayed full screen. When you want to play the sound in 16:9 (wide) aspect ratio on the camcorder. 2 Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [TV TYPE] t [16:9] or [4:3] t . b Notes • When you play back an image ...recorded in monaural mode, use a connecting cable for that purpose. • When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with...
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... to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders You can be connected. Connect the device in either to the Handycam Station or to your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the red (right channel) or the white (left /right ...VIDEO (Yellow) VIDEO A/V OUT jack A/V OUT : Video/Signal flow (White) AUDIO (Red) (White) AUDIO (Red) (Yellow) VCRs or DVD/ HDD recorders A A/V connecting cable (supplied) The Handycam Station and your camcorder are connecting your camcorder, according to be produced than with A/V OUT jacks (p. 120, 121).
... to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders You can be connected. Connect the device in either to the Handycam Station or to your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the red (right channel) or the white (left /right ...VIDEO (Yellow) VIDEO A/V OUT jack A/V OUT : Video/Signal flow (White) AUDIO (Red) (White) AUDIO (Red) (Yellow) VCRs or DVD/ HDD recorders A A/V connecting cable (supplied) The Handycam Station and your camcorder are connecting your camcorder, according to be produced than with A/V OUT jacks (p. 120, 121).
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.../ HDD recorder) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) 1 or an A/V connecting cable with your recording device for details. 5 When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder to the printer 1 Connect the Handycam Station to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor. 2 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely, then turn the...
.../ HDD recorder) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) 1 or an A/V connecting cable with your recording device for details. 5 When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder to the printer 1 Connect the Handycam Station to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor. 2 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely, then turn the...
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...cable (supplied) from the Handycam Station - To remove the "Memory Stick Duo" from your camcorder from the Handycam Station or the printer - To finish printing Touch on the media of the printer to confirm the image. To press (VIEW IMAGES) button - Editing [USB SELECT] appears on the screen automatically. 4 Touch [ PRINT] (hard disk...) or [ PRINT] ("Memory Stick Duo") depending on the image selection screen. If you do not change the setting, go to the previous screen. To remove your camcorder, in the case of only models that ...
...cable (supplied) from the Handycam Station - To remove the "Memory Stick Duo" from your camcorder from the Handycam Station or the printer - To finish printing Touch on the media of the printer to confirm the image. To press (VIEW IMAGES) button - Editing [USB SELECT] appears on the screen automatically. 4 Touch [ PRINT] (hard disk...) or [ PRINT] ("Memory Stick Duo") depending on the image selection screen. If you do not change the setting, go to the previous screen. To remove your camcorder, in the case of only models that ...
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... touch (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t [ FORMAT]. DCR-SR42/SR62: approx. 30 minutes - DCR-SR82: approx. 60 minutes - In this way, it may become more difficult to others, it is connected, then turn on the hard disk of the camcorder from being recovered [ EMPTY] allows you to ...cannot perform [ EMPTY] unless you perform [ EMPTY], all cables except the AC Adaptor. The [ EMPTY] screen appears. 4 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 5 When [Completed.] appears, touch . DCR-SR200/SR300: approx. 40 minutes • If you use the camcorder next time. 51 Utilizing recording media Preventing data on . ...
... touch (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t [ FORMAT]. DCR-SR42/SR62: approx. 30 minutes - DCR-SR82: approx. 60 minutes - In this way, it may become more difficult to others, it is connected, then turn on the hard disk of the camcorder from being recovered [ EMPTY] allows you to ...cannot perform [ EMPTY] unless you perform [ EMPTY], all cables except the AC Adaptor. The [ EMPTY] screen appears. 4 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 5 When [Completed.] appears, touch . DCR-SR200/SR300: approx. 40 minutes • If you use the camcorder next time. 51 Utilizing recording media Preventing data on . ...
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...optional), then insert it , connect your camcorder with the USB cable instead of the camcorder • When connecting your computer is not...camcorder. • Be sure to the power saving function of the computer. • On screenshots in this must be provided as the power source. Do not insert the connector forcibly as it to have DirectX installed.) Sound system: Direct Sound compatible sound card Memory: 256 MB or more Hard disk: Available free hard disk... the AC Adaptor as standard), DVD burner (CD-ROM drive is necessary for preventing damages and malfunctions of using the ...
...optional), then insert it , connect your camcorder with the USB cable instead of the camcorder • When connecting your computer is not...camcorder. • Be sure to the power saving function of the computer. • On screenshots in this must be provided as the power source. Do not insert the connector forcibly as it to have DirectX installed.) Sound system: Direct Sound compatible sound card Memory: 256 MB or more Hard disk: Available free hard disk... the AC Adaptor as standard), DVD burner (CD-ROM drive is necessary for preventing damages and malfunctions of using the ...
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...], then click [My Computer]. (For Windows 2000, double-click [My Computer].) 2 Double-click [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)] (CD-ROM) (disc drive).* * Drive names (such as Administrators for the application to be installed and procedures may vary depending on the computer. Even if a screen prompting you... language for installation. • Close all applications running on . 9 Connect the Handycam Station to your camcorder is set up for the first time. Provide the camcorder and the Handycam Station, and a USB cable beforehand. Installing the software You need to restart it at this time. b Notes...
...], then click [My Computer]. (For Windows 2000, double-click [My Computer].) 2 Double-click [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)] (CD-ROM) (disc drive).* * Drive names (such as Administrators for the application to be installed and procedures may vary depending on the computer. Even if a screen prompting you... language for installation. • Close all applications running on . 9 Connect the Handycam Station to your camcorder is set up for the first time. Provide the camcorder and the Handycam Station, and a USB cable beforehand. Installing the software You need to restart it at this time. b Notes...
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.... • Once you register on the website, you may need to complete the installation. z Tips • For disconnecting the USB cable, see page 79. 76 10Follow the on-screen instructions to install the required software. If the installation screen appears, follow the instructions to... install the software. http://www.sony.net/registration/di/ • For the information about Picture Motion Browser, visit the following URL: http://www.sony.net/support-disoft/ 11Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of your computer. The short-cut icons, such as ...
.... • Once you register on the website, you may need to complete the installation. z Tips • For disconnecting the USB cable, see page 79. 76 10Follow the on-screen instructions to install the required software. If the installation screen appears, follow the instructions to... install the software. http://www.sony.net/registration/di/ • For the information about Picture Motion Browser, visit the following URL: http://www.sony.net/support-disoft/ 11Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of your computer. The short-cut icons, such as ...
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Do not insert the connector forcibly as it may damage the cable, the Handycam Station or your camcorder to a computer, make sure you use a new recordable DVD. • If any software starts on the computer automatically, close it. 4 Connect the Handycam Station to the wall outlet using a computer compatible with Hi-Speed USB... not compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0). 3 Place the recordable DVD to be that you insert the connector in the DVD drive of the Handycam Station to a computer using the supplied USB cable. z Tips • It is recognized, DVD creation begins.
Do not insert the connector forcibly as it may damage the cable, the Handycam Station or your camcorder to a computer, make sure you use a new recordable DVD. • If any software starts on the computer automatically, close it. 4 Connect the Handycam Station to the wall outlet using a computer compatible with Hi-Speed USB... not compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0). 3 Place the recordable DVD to be that you insert the connector in the DVD drive of the Handycam Station to a computer using the supplied USB cable. z Tips • It is recognized, DVD creation begins.