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3-098-548-11(1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 For details on the advanced operations, please refer to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). © 2007 Sony Corporation
3-098-548-11(1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 For details on the advanced operations, please refer to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). © 2007 Sony Corporation
Operating Guide
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...comply with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C171 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B. If this device must be used with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant ...to radio communications. Declaration of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - Notes DCR-SR42, DCR-SR62, DCR-SR82, DCR-SR200 and DCR-SR300 are to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not...radio/TV technician for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: ...
...comply with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C171 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B. If this device must be used with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant ...to radio communications. Declaration of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - Notes DCR-SR42, DCR-SR62, DCR-SR82, DCR-SR200 and DCR-SR300 are to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not...radio/TV technician for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: ...
Operating Guide
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AC Adaptor (1) (p.11) Power cord (1) (p.11) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (except for DCR-SR42) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Picture Motion Browser (Software) - Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 9 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...
AC Adaptor (1) (p.11) Power cord (1) (p.11) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (except for DCR-SR42) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Picture Motion Browser (Software) - Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 9 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...
Operating Guide
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...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 time 135 135 Recording time*1 Continuous recording time 115*2 120*3 95*2 ...8226; Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is connected to 86°F) is recommended). • The available recording and playback time will be shorter when you use a fully charged battery pack...
...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 time 135 135 Recording time*1 Continuous recording time 115*2 120*3 95*2 ...8226; Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is connected to 86°F) is recommended). • The available recording and playback time will be shorter when you use a fully charged battery pack...
Operating Guide
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...back operation without detailed settings. During Easy Handycam operation, appears on the image quality or the image size. DCR-SR42/SR62: approx. 10 hours 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...Sony Corporation. ACCESS lamp ("Memory Stick Duo") To eject a "Memory Stick Duo," open the LCD panel, lightly push the "Memory Stick Duo" in the right direction until it means data is reading/writing data. Do not shake or knock your camcorder is still being written onto the hard...
...back operation without detailed settings. During Easy Handycam operation, appears on the image quality or the image size. DCR-SR42/SR62: approx. 10 hours 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...Sony Corporation. ACCESS lamp ("Memory Stick Duo") To eject a "Memory Stick Duo," open the LCD panel, lightly push the "Memory Stick Duo" in the right direction until it means data is reading/writing data. Do not shake or knock your camcorder is still being written onto the hard...
Operating Guide
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Move it further for a faster zoom. 2 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch*1 To record in microphone Records sound. Sound picked up by the built-in microphone is converted to ON. ( appears.) 6 Built-in dark places, set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to 5.1ch surround sound and recorded.*2 19 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 microphone Records sound. Sound picked up by the built-in microphone is converted to ON. ( appears.) 6 Built-in dark places, set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to 5.1ch surround sound and recorded.*2 19 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.
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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).
Operating Guide
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... MODE], [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], [WIDE SELECT]*2, [DIGITAL ZOOM], [STEADYSHOT], [AUTO SLW SHUTTR], [...DCR-SR200/SR300 *2 DCR-SR42 *3 DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 *4 You can set the item during Easy Handycam operation (p.16). *5 DCR-SR300 *6 [SOUND SETTINGS] (during Easy Handycam...DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 *2 DCR-SR200/SR300 *3 DCR-SR62/SR82 tab [FOCUS], [SPOT FOCUS], [TELE MACRO], [EXPOSURE], [SPOT METER], [SCENE SELECTION], [WHITE BAL.], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS]*1, [SUPER NIGHTSHOT]*2 tab [FADER], [D.EFFECT], [PICT.EFFECT] tab [MICREF LEVEL], [SELF-TIMER], [FLASH MODE]*3, [TIMING]*2, [RECORD...
... MODE], [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], [WIDE SELECT]*2, [DIGITAL ZOOM], [STEADYSHOT], [AUTO SLW SHUTTR], [...DCR-SR200/SR300 *2 DCR-SR42 *3 DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 *4 You can set the item during Easy Handycam operation (p.16). *5 DCR-SR300 *6 [SOUND SETTINGS] (during Easy Handycam...DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 *2 DCR-SR200/SR300 *3 DCR-SR62/SR82 tab [FOCUS], [SPOT FOCUS], [TELE MACRO], [EXPOSURE], [SPOT METER], [SCENE SELECTION], [WHITE BAL.], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS]*1, [SUPER NIGHTSHOT]*2 tab [FADER], [D.EFFECT], [PICT.EFFECT] tab [MICREF LEVEL], [SELF-TIMER], [FLASH MODE]*3, [TIMING]*2, [RECORD...
Operating Guide
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...your camcorder again. • Turn on your camcorder while the lens cover is closed (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82). • When you turn on the LCD screen, check the following.... • Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of the 5-digit code, which starts from "E." 101-0001 (Warning indicator pertaining to files) Slow flashing • ...8226; A malfunction that you can fix by yourself. Inform them of the Handycam Station or your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). C:04:00 C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis display...
...your camcorder again. • Turn on your camcorder while the lens cover is closed (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82). • When you turn on the LCD screen, check the following.... • Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of the 5-digit code, which starts from "E." 101-0001 (Warning indicator pertaining to files) Slow flashing • ...8226; A malfunction that you can fix by yourself. Inform them of the Handycam Station or your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). C:04:00 C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis display...
Operating Guide
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Handycam Station DCRA-C171 Input/Output connectors Audio/Video output 10 pin connector Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Audio signal: 327 mV (at the label of AC Adaptor for other specifications. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82) Maximum output...
Handycam Station DCRA-C171 Input/Output connectors Audio/Video output 10 pin connector Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Audio signal: 327 mV (at the label of AC Adaptor for other specifications. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82) Maximum output...
Handycam® Handbook
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... (1) (p. 13) Power cord (1) (p. 13) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 122) (except for DCR-SR42) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 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 number in the parentheses indicates the...
... (1) (p. 13) Power cord (1) (p. 13) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 122) (except for DCR-SR42) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 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 number in the parentheses indicates the...
Handycam® Handbook
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...or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is disconnected from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to OFF (CHG) and turn off (except for DCR-SR42). •...8226; When attaching an optional video light, it is not attached correctly. - The battery pack is on the conditions under which only allows short recording and playback times, with recording mode [SP] under the ... battery pack. On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured when using an NP-FH30, which you use an NP-FH70/FH100 battery pack (except for DCR-SR42). b Notes • All times...
...or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is disconnected from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to OFF (CHG) and turn off (except for DCR-SR42). •...8226; When attaching an optional video light, it is not attached correctly. - The battery pack is on the conditions under which only allows short recording and playback times, with recording mode [SP] under the ... battery pack. On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured when using an NP-FH30, which you use an NP-FH70/FH100 battery pack (except for DCR-SR42). b Notes • All times...
Handycam® Handbook
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...Handycam operation) Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can change the recording media of [ QUALITY] is fixed to [SP] (p. 54). ** The setting of still images to a "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 27). 1 Turn the POWER switch G until the (Movie) lamp lights up . 2 Press EASY A. Open the lens cover (DCR-SR42/...The setting of [REC MODE] is fixed to adjust the focus A (a beep sounds), then press it while pressing the green button. appears on the hard disk in the default setting. appears on the LCD screen. 3 Press PHOTO F lightly to [FINE] (p. 58). 20
...Handycam operation) Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can change the recording media of [ QUALITY] is fixed to [SP] (p. 54). ** The setting of still images to a "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 27). 1 Turn the POWER switch G until the (Movie) lamp lights up . 2 Press EASY A. Open the lens cover (DCR-SR42/...The setting of [REC MODE] is fixed to adjust the focus A (a beep sounds), then press it while pressing the green button. appears on the hard disk in the default setting. appears on the LCD screen. 3 Press PHOTO F lightly to [FINE] (p. 58). 20
Handycam® Handbook
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... camcorder List of the (SETTINGS) category items MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 54) Items Page REC MODE 54 NIGHTSHOT LIGHT 54 WIDE SELECT*1 54 DIGITAL ZOOM 55 STEADYSHOT 55 AUTO SLW SHUTTR 55 GUIDEFRAME*2 56 ZEBRA*2 56 REMAINING 56 FLASH LEVEL*2 59 REDEYE REDUC*2 59 PHOTO SETTINGS ... 63 GENERAL SET (p. 64) Items Page DEMO MODE 64 CALIBRATION 115 A.SHUT OFF 64 REMOTE CTRL*3 64 DROP SENSOR 64 *1 DCR-SR42 *2 DCR-SR200/SR300 *3 DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 *4 You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation (p. 20). *5 DCR-SR300 *6 [SOUND SETTINGS] (during Easy...
... camcorder List of the (SETTINGS) category items MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 54) Items Page REC MODE 54 NIGHTSHOT LIGHT 54 WIDE SELECT*1 54 DIGITAL ZOOM 55 STEADYSHOT 55 AUTO SLW SHUTTR 55 GUIDEFRAME*2 56 ZEBRA*2 56 REMAINING 56 FLASH LEVEL*2 59 REDEYE REDUC*2 59 PHOTO SETTINGS ... 63 GENERAL SET (p. 64) Items Page DEMO MODE 64 CALIBRATION 115 A.SHUT OFF 64 REMOTE CTRL*3 64 DROP SENSOR 64 *1 DCR-SR42 *2 DCR-SR200/SR300 *3 DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 *4 You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation (p. 20). *5 DCR-SR300 *6 [SOUND SETTINGS] (during Easy...
Handycam® Handbook
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...[STILL MEDIA] - [ LANGUAGE SET] - [RECORD SOUND]*2 - [FLASH MODE]*3 *1DCR-SR42 *2DCR-SR200/SR300 *3DCR-SR62/SR82 Your camcorder gets warm. • This is because the power has been turned on the power again, or use the supplied Remote Commander (except for DCR-SR42). • Select a commander mode other than DVD...Commander does not function (except for DCRSR42). • Set [REMOTE CTRL] to their defaults automatically. • During Easy Handycam operation, settings for the following menu items are fixed as direct sunlight or overhead lighting. The menu settings have elapsed while you...
...[STILL MEDIA] - [ LANGUAGE SET] - [RECORD SOUND]*2 - [FLASH MODE]*3 *1DCR-SR42 *2DCR-SR200/SR300 *3DCR-SR62/SR82 Your camcorder gets warm. • This is because the power has been turned on the power again, or use the supplied Remote Commander (except for DCR-SR42). • Select a commander mode other than DVD...Commander does not function (except for DCRSR42). • Set [REMOTE CTRL] to their defaults automatically. • During Easy Handycam operation, settings for the following menu items are fixed as direct sunlight or overhead lighting. The menu settings have elapsed while you...
Handycam® Handbook
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...the environment is completed (p. 13). • Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely (p. 13). If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with...the LCD screen lightly. • Press DISP/BATT INFO on your Sony dealer. The battery pack may not be damaged. Fully charge the ...recording/playback situation. • There are some functions you use . You cannot delete images stored on or format the "Memory Stick Duo." • The maximum number of still images that have write-protection set by your camcorder (or DISPLAY on the Remote Commander (except for DCR-SR42...
...the environment is completed (p. 13). • Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely (p. 13). If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with...the LCD screen lightly. • Press DISP/BATT INFO on your Sony dealer. The battery pack may not be damaged. Fully charge the ...recording/playback situation. • There are some functions you use . You cannot delete images stored on or format the "Memory Stick Duo." • The maximum number of still images that have write-protection set by your camcorder (or DISPLAY on the Remote Commander (except for DCR-SR42...
Handycam® Handbook
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... is not a malfunction. Leave the camcorder there for a few seconds to compensate for auto focus. NIGHTSHOT PLS] (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82), [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] (DCR-SR200/SR300) or [COLOR SLOW SHTR]. The BACK LIGHT function does not function. • The BACK LIGHT function ...Handycam operation. The color of the image is not correctly displayed. • Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (DCRSR42/SR62/SR82) or NIGHTSHOT switch (DCR-SR200/SR300) to a warm place. This is extremely high. There is a time difference between the point where you press START/ STOP and the point that the recorded...
... is not a malfunction. Leave the camcorder there for a few seconds to compensate for auto focus. NIGHTSHOT PLS] (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82), [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] (DCR-SR200/SR300) or [COLOR SLOW SHTR]. The BACK LIGHT function does not function. • The BACK LIGHT function ...Handycam operation. The color of the image is not correctly displayed. • Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (DCRSR42/SR62/SR82) or NIGHTSHOT switch (DCR-SR200/SR300) to a warm place. This is extremely high. There is a time difference between the point where you press START/ STOP and the point that the recorded...
Hard Disk Capacity Notice
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... device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. DCR-SR82C/ SR200C/SR300C 100 min. ©2007 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan 3-210-467-11(1) For customers in Operating Guide/Handycam Handbook DCR-SR42A DCR-SR82C DCR-SR200C DCR-SR300C DCR-SR42 DCR-SR82 DCR-SR200 DCR-SR300 EXCEPTIONS Please disregard Operating Guide/Handycam Handbook with respect to information relating to your camcorder. Address...
... device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. DCR-SR82C/ SR200C/SR300C 100 min. ©2007 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan 3-210-467-11(1) For customers in Operating Guide/Handycam Handbook DCR-SR42A DCR-SR82C DCR-SR200C DCR-SR300C DCR-SR42 DCR-SR82 DCR-SR200 DCR-SR300 EXCEPTIONS Please disregard Operating Guide/Handycam Handbook with respect to information relating to your camcorder. Address...