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Printed on how to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) contained in Japan Also refer to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) By referring to use the camcorder. © 2006 Sony Corporation 2-887-134-11(1) Operating Guide DCR-SR40/SR60/SR80 US Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can find more detailed information on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in the supplied CD-ROM, you can be found at our Customer Support Website.
Printed on how to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) contained in Japan Also refer to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) By referring to use the camcorder. © 2006 Sony Corporation 2-887-134-11(1) Operating Guide DCR-SR40/SR60/SR80 US Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can find more detailed information on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in the supplied CD-ROM, you can be found at our Customer Support Website.
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...a message appears on the hard disk of the camcorder. Note on using the camcorder in this manual are used on this manual • The images of the camcorder using your image data periodically after recording. On this manual are based on the model DCR-SR80. • The ... your recorded images. This may damage the hard disk drive of the computer. *Refer to protect the camcorder may appear different from the hard disk completely. Save all your camcorder. When a drop occurs, or under a nongravity condition, the block noise to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 6 The scenes may...
...a message appears on the hard disk of the camcorder. Note on using the camcorder in this manual are used on this manual • The images of the camcorder using your image data periodically after recording. On this manual are based on the model DCR-SR80. • The ... your recorded images. This may damage the hard disk drive of the computer. *Refer to protect the camcorder may appear different from the hard disk completely. Save all your camcorder. When a drop occurs, or under a nongravity condition, the block noise to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 6 The scenes may...
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... HDD Camcorder" (Software) - AC Adaptor (1) (p.10) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (DCR-SR60/SR80) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. CD-ROM (1) (p.21) - Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 8 Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP50 (1) (p.11) Power cord (1) (p.10) Handycam Station (1) (p.10) Lens Cap (1) (p.12) (DCR-SR40) To...
... HDD Camcorder" (Software) - AC Adaptor (1) (p.10) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (DCR-SR60/SR80) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. CD-ROM (1) (p.21) - Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 8 Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP50 (1) (p.11) Power cord (1) (p.10) Handycam Station (1) (p.10) Lens Cap (1) (p.12) (DCR-SR40) To...
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...jack on the DC plug is facing up and charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up . 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. Be sure that none of the respective lamps of the arrow to set it to OFF (CHG) (The default setting... DC plug AC Adaptor Power cord 4 To the wall outlet You can charge the battery after attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series) to your camcorder. 1 Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 2 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the POWER switch (p....
...jack on the DC plug is facing up and charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up . 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. Be sure that none of the respective lamps of the arrow to set it to OFF (CHG) (The default setting... DC plug AC Adaptor Power cord 4 To the wall outlet You can charge the battery after attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series) to your camcorder. 1 Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 2 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the POWER switch (p....
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... or play back images on your camcorder, or to edit/delete them 4 Set [DST], [Y] (year), [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and minute. The clock starts. • The recording date and time are not displayed during recording but are automatically recorded onto the hard disk and displayed during playback (see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF)). • Instead of the...
... or play back images on your camcorder, or to edit/delete them 4 Set [DST], [Y] (year), [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and minute. The clock starts. • The recording date and time are not displayed during recording but are automatically recorded onto the hard disk and displayed during playback (see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF)). • Instead of the...
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...camcorder Handycam Station Recording 1 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch To record in dark places, set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to the lens side (2). 16 W:Wide Wider range of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw. 9 Zoom buttons Press for the battery or the hard disk of the camcorder... for zooming in/out. LCD screen To record in stereo microphone Records sound. 6 Remote sensor (DCR-SR60/SR80) Receive the signal from the Remote Commander. 7 Recording lamp (DCR-SR60/SR80) The recording lamp lights up red during recording. Move it 180 degrees to ON. ...
...camcorder Handycam Station Recording 1 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch To record in dark places, set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to the lens side (2). 16 W:Wide Wider range of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw. 9 Zoom buttons Press for the battery or the hard disk of the camcorder... for zooming in/out. LCD screen To record in stereo microphone Records sound. 6 Remote sensor (DCR-SR60/SR80) Receive the signal from the Remote Commander. 7 Recording lamp (DCR-SR60/SR80) The recording lamp lights up red during recording. Move it 180 degrees to ON. ...
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... Open the jack cover. 3 Shoe cover (DCR-SR60/SR80) Open when using Active Interface Shoe. 4 Active Interface Shoe (DCR-SR60/SR80) The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to a computer. DVD BURN button Create a DVD by connecting the camcorder to optional accessories such as you want to other... can change the settings for the screen display settings or check the remaining battery power. ws (USB) jack Connect with the camcorder and the Handycam Station. qd BACK LIGHT button To adjust the exposure for date and time. wa Interface connector Connect with the USB cable. 17...
... Open the jack cover. 3 Shoe cover (DCR-SR60/SR80) Open when using Active Interface Shoe. 4 Active Interface Shoe (DCR-SR60/SR80) The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to a computer. DVD BURN button Create a DVD by connecting the camcorder to optional accessories such as you want to other... can change the settings for the screen display settings or check the remaining battery power. ws (USB) jack Connect with the camcorder and the Handycam Station. qd BACK LIGHT button To adjust the exposure for date and time. wa Interface connector Connect with the USB cable. 17...
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...] t [DELETE DATE] t [YES]. The selected image is marked with S VIDEO 2 (optional). For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). S VIDEO VIDEO (Yellow) (White) AUDIO (Red) IN VCRs or TVs : Signal flow 20 Playing the image on a TV Connect your camcorder to select the date of TV or VCR using A/V connecting cable 1 (supplied) or A/V connecting...
...] t [DELETE DATE] t [YES]. The selected image is marked with S VIDEO 2 (optional). For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). S VIDEO VIDEO (Yellow) (White) AUDIO (Red) IN VCRs or TVs : Signal flow 20 Playing the image on a TV Connect your camcorder to select the date of TV or VCR using A/V connecting cable 1 (supplied) or A/V connecting...
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...the disc drive of your Handycam is not compatible with a computer Recording/Playback In the supplied CD-ROM, the following system requirements below . "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder" (Software) Software to help you need to the camcorder. - The select screen for "Handycam Handbook" ...(supplied) on a computer connected to install Adobe Reader on the website. To use the camcorder. Viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) To view "Handycam Handbook," you can view the handbook. Operation is required. Pixela home page: http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/sony/e/ Compliant Software: -
...the disc drive of your Handycam is not compatible with a computer Recording/Playback In the supplied CD-ROM, the following system requirements below . "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder" (Software) Software to help you need to the camcorder. - The select screen for "Handycam Handbook" ...(supplied) on a computer connected to install Adobe Reader on the website. To use the camcorder. Viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) To view "Handycam Handbook," you can view the handbook. Operation is required. Pixela home page: http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/sony/e/ Compliant Software: -
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..., refer to a subject. Fixes the brightness of the recording environment. Adjusts the settings to have focused on the LCD screen of the camcorder. Records an image in /out adding various effects. Selects whether to fade in a higher sensitivity than NightShot plus . STILL SET BURST ...adding special picture effects. PICT.APPLI. Displays operating buttons when recording an image saved on other device on the camcorder. 25 Adjusts and fix the exposure to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Selects the size for recording a still image. Selects a function for recording a movie. ...
..., refer to a subject. Fixes the brightness of the recording environment. Adjusts the settings to have focused on the LCD screen of the camcorder. Records an image in /out adding various effects. Selects whether to fade in a higher sensitivity than NightShot plus . STILL SET BURST ...adding special picture effects. PICT.APPLI. Displays operating buttons when recording an image saved on other device on the camcorder. 25 Adjusts and fix the exposure to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Selects the size for recording a still image. Selects a function for recording a movie. ...
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... pack (p.10). 27 If your problem persists, remove the power source and contact with your camcorder to on the hard disk will neither copy nor save (backup) the data on the hard disk (see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF)) on the power again, or use the AC Adaptor. • The ... (p.10). • The plug of the camcorder, depending on , leave the camcorder for repair • Your camcorder may check a minimum amount of your hard disk data. • During repair, we may be deleted. However, your Sony dealer will be required to the camcorder. With POWER switch turned on the problem. ...
... pack (p.10). 27 If your problem persists, remove the power source and contact with your camcorder to on the hard disk will neither copy nor save (backup) the data on the hard disk (see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF)) on the power again, or use the AC Adaptor. • The ... (p.10). • The plug of the camcorder, depending on , leave the camcorder for repair • Your camcorder may check a minimum amount of your hard disk data. • During repair, we may be deleted. However, your Sony dealer will be required to the camcorder. With POWER switch turned on the problem. ...
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.../Warning indicators If indicators appear 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 your camcorder is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack....low. Reconnect it and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Contact your camcorder again. Fast flashing* • The temperature of the Handycam Station or your camcorder and leave it for a while in your camcorder is unreadable. (Warning on the LCD...
.../Warning indicators If indicators appear 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 your camcorder is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack....low. Reconnect it and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Contact your camcorder again. Fast flashing* • The temperature of the Handycam Station or your camcorder and leave it for a while in your camcorder is unreadable. (Warning on the LCD...
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...; Pentium is a trademark or registered trademark of their respective companies. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick Duo" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder" is a trademark of Pixela Corporation. • Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks...
...; Pentium is a trademark or registered trademark of their respective companies. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick Duo" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder" is a trademark of Pixela Corporation. • Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks...