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Printed in Japan Also refer to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) By referring to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) contained in the supplied CD-ROM, you can be found at our Customer Support Website. Printed on how to frequently asked questions can find more detailed information on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. 2-887-134-11(1) Operating Guide DCR-SR40/SR60/SR80 US Additional information on this product and answers to use the camcorder. © 2006 Sony Corporation
Printed in Japan Also refer to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) By referring to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) contained in the supplied CD-ROM, you can be found at our Customer Support Website. Printed on how to frequently asked questions can find more detailed information on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. 2-887-134-11(1) Operating Guide DCR-SR40/SR60/SR80 US Additional information on this product and answers to use the camcorder. © 2006 Sony Corporation
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...DCR-SR80. • The on-screen displays in each local language are captured using the camcorder in highlands • Do not turn on the camcorder in this , a message appears on connecting the camcorder to a computer • Do not format the hard disk of the camcorder using your camcorder • The hard disk of the camcorder...may damage the hard disk drive of your data. This may vary depending on the operating system of the computer. *Refer to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 6 Notes on use • The camcorder is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder. • TV...
...DCR-SR80. • The on-screen displays in each local language are captured using the camcorder in highlands • Do not turn on the camcorder in this , a message appears on connecting the camcorder to a computer • Do not format the hard disk of the camcorder using your camcorder • The hard disk of the camcorder...may damage the hard disk drive of your data. This may vary depending on the operating system of the computer. *Refer to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 6 Notes on use • The camcorder is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder. • TV...
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... setting the date and time 12 Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording 13 Recording/Playback Recording 14 Playback 15 Parts and functions used for the camcorder 16 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 18 Deleting images 20 Playing the image on a TV 20 Performing with a computer 21 Performing various functions -
... setting the date and time 12 Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording 13 Recording/Playback Recording 14 Playback 15 Parts and functions used for the camcorder 16 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 18 Deleting images 20 Playing the image on a TV 20 Performing with a computer 21 Performing various functions -
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... (1) (p.10) Handycam Station (1) (p.10) Lens Cap (1) (p.12) (DCR-SR40) To attach the lens cap A/V connecting cable (1) (p.20) USB cable (1) Thread the grip belt through the lens cap ring. "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder" (Software) - Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. CD-ROM (1) (p.21) - AC Adaptor (1) (p.10) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (DCR-SR60/SR80) A button...
... (1) (p.10) Handycam Station (1) (p.10) Lens Cap (1) (p.12) (DCR-SR40) To attach the lens cap A/V connecting cable (1) (p.20) USB cable (1) Thread the grip belt through the lens cap ring. "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder" (Software) - Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. CD-ROM (1) (p.21) - AC Adaptor (1) (p.10) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (DCR-SR60/SR80) A button...
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... it to OFF (CHG) (The default setting). 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up . 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is facing up and charging starts. Slide... 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....
... it to OFF (CHG) (The default setting). 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up . 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is facing up and charging starts. Slide... 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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... supply You can use a fully charged battery pack. (Unit:min.) DCR-SR40 DCR-SR60/ SR80 Charging time 125 Recording time*1 Continuous 125 recording time Typical recording...furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with the camcorder at 25°C (77°F). (10-30°C (50-86°F) is recommended.) •... in low temperatures. • The available recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the camcorder. On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured with any countries/ regions using only the...
... supply You can use a fully charged battery pack. (Unit:min.) DCR-SR40 DCR-SR60/ SR80 Charging time 125 Recording time*1 Continuous 125 recording time Typical recording...furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with the camcorder at 25°C (77°F). (10-30°C (50-86°F) is recommended.) •... in low temperatures. • The available recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the camcorder. On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured with any countries/ regions using only the...
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... camcorder, or to edit/delete them 4 Set [DST], [Y] (year), [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and minute. t [CLOCK SET] (p.24). 3 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch . 12 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.... Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time 1 2 Touch the button on the power by touching t [SETUP] t TIME/LANGU. When using the camcorder for some models.
... camcorder, or to edit/delete them 4 Set [DST], [Y] (year), [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and minute. t [CLOCK SET] (p.24). 3 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch . 12 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.... Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time 1 2 Touch the button on the power by touching t [SETUP] t TIME/LANGU. When using the camcorder for some models.
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Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording 2 180 degrees (max.) 1 2 Getting Started 1 90 degrees to the camcorder 2 90 degrees (max.) 3 16:9 (wide) 4:3 1 Open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). 2 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly until... • When you turn on (Still), the screen aspect ratio is changed to 4:3 automatically. 3 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to select the desired screen aspect ratio (DCR-SR60/SR80). 4 Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder correctly. 13
Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording 2 180 degrees (max.) 1 2 Getting Started 1 90 degrees to the camcorder 2 90 degrees (max.) 3 16:9 (wide) 4:3 1 Open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). 2 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly until... • When you turn on (Still), the screen aspect ratio is changed to 4:3 automatically. 3 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to select the desired screen aspect ratio (DCR-SR60/SR80). 4 Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder correctly. 13
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... lights up 1 1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the POWER switch (DCR-SR60/SR80). Press the green button only when the POWER switch is still being written onto the hard disk. Do not apply shock or vibration to adjust the focus A, then press it means... data is in the OFF (CHG) position. 2 Start recording. A shutter sound is approximately 13 hours. 14 Movies Press START/STOP A (or B). To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Still Images Press PHOTO lightly to your camcorder...
... lights up 1 1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the POWER switch (DCR-SR60/SR80). Press the green button only when the POWER switch is still being written onto the hard disk. Do not apply shock or vibration to adjust the focus A, then press it means... data is in the OFF (CHG) position. 2 Start recording. A shutter sound is approximately 13 hours. 14 Movies Press START/STOP A (or B). To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Still Images Press PHOTO lightly to your camcorder...
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...:01 Searching for the desired images by date Previous 6 images Next 6 images P-MENU The last recorded/played back movie is read from the hard disk drive of the Toggles Play scene/previous or Pause as you Next scene touch scene 001-1000 P-MENU Stop (go to the VISUAL Reverse/Forward...times faster, four touches make it with i. To adjust the volume Touch t [VOLUME], then adjust it approximately 60 times faster. Beginning of the camcorder. Slide show button 101-0001 P-MENU Go to the VISUAL Previous/ INDEX screen Next • The ACCESS lamp either lights or flashes when image...
...:01 Searching for the desired images by date Previous 6 images Next 6 images P-MENU The last recorded/played back movie is read from the hard disk drive of the Toggles Play scene/previous or Pause as you Next scene touch scene 001-1000 P-MENU Stop (go to the VISUAL Reverse/Forward...times faster, four touches make it with i. To adjust the volume Touch t [VOLUME], then adjust it approximately 60 times faster. Beginning of the camcorder. Slide show button 101-0001 P-MENU Go to the VISUAL Previous/ INDEX screen Next • The ACCESS lamp either lights or flashes when image...
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Parts and functions used for the camcorder Handycam Station Recording 1 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch To record in dark places, set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON. ( and ["NIGHTSHOT PLUS"] appear.) 2 Power zoom lever To ... from the Remote Commander. 7 Recording lamp (DCR-SR60/SR80) The recording lamp lights up red during recording. q; The lamp flashes when the remaining capacity for the battery or the hard disk of view T:Telephoto Close view 5 Built-in mirror mode, open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it further for a slower...
Parts and functions used for the camcorder Handycam Station Recording 1 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch To record in dark places, set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON. ( and ["NIGHTSHOT PLUS"] appear.) 2 Power zoom lever To ... from the Remote Commander. 7 Recording lamp (DCR-SR60/SR80) The recording lamp lights up red during recording. q; The lamp flashes when the remaining capacity for the battery or the hard disk of view T:Telephoto Close view 5 Built-in mirror mode, open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it further for a slower...
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... accessories such as you operate the POWER switch on the camcorder. 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 display ...camcorder with simple operation (Easy Handycam operation). During Easy Handycam operation, you want to display in "Recording". Connecting to the shoulder belt hook. To cancel, touch [END]. w; qs Shoulder belt hook To attach the shoulder belt, attach the shoulder belt (optional) with your camcorder. ql REMOTE jack (DCR-SR60...
... accessories such as you operate the POWER switch on the camcorder. 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 display ...camcorder with simple operation (Easy Handycam operation). During Easy Handycam operation, you want to display in "Recording". Connecting to the shoulder belt hook. To cancel, touch [END]. w; qs Shoulder belt hook To attach the shoulder belt, attach the shoulder belt (optional) with your camcorder. ql REMOTE jack (DCR-SR60...
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For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Deleting the last scene You can delete the checked images. 1 Slide the POWER switch to select the date of TV or VCR using A/V ... up the (Movie) or (Still) lamp, then touch . 2 Touch t [YES]. The selected image is marked with S VIDEO 2 (optional). Playing the image on a TV Connect your camcorder to be deleted. Deleting images 1 Select the (Movie) tab or the (Still) tab on the VISUAL INDEX screen. 2 Touch [EDIT] t [DELETE], then select the image...
For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Deleting the last scene You can delete the checked images. 1 Slide the POWER switch to select the date of TV or VCR using A/V ... up the (Movie) or (Still) lamp, then touch . 2 Touch t [YES]. The selected image is marked with S VIDEO 2 (optional). Playing the image on a TV Connect your camcorder to be deleted. Deleting images 1 Select the (Movie) tab or the (Still) tab on the VISUAL INDEX screen. 2 Touch [EDIT] t [DELETE], then select the image...
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...Camcorder" (Software) Software to use the camcorder connecting with a Macintosh, apply the compliant software introduced on the following system requirements below . Viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) To view "Handycam... website. • The system requirements for "Handycam Handbook" appears. 4 Select desired language and ...computer by following items are contained: - To use the camcorder. Operation is required. Performing with a computer Recording/Playback In...icon of "Handycam Handbook" appears on the desktop of your computer. • The model name of your Handycam is not ...
...Camcorder" (Software) Software to use the camcorder connecting with a Macintosh, apply the compliant software introduced on the following system requirements below . Viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) To view "Handycam... website. • The system requirements for "Handycam Handbook" appears. 4 Select desired language and ...computer by following items are contained: - To use the camcorder. Operation is required. Performing with a computer Recording/Playback In...icon of "Handycam Handbook" appears on the desktop of your computer. • The model name of your Handycam is not ...
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... Confirm that of the license agreement] when you agree, then click [Next]. The select screen for installation appears. 4 Click [ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder]. Disc Drive : A DVD writable drive • Operations are not guaranteed on DirectX technology. The installation screen appears. If the screen does not ... For Windows XP Home Edition / Professional Edition: 256 MB or more (512 MB or more recommended) Hard Disk : Available memory required for installation: 300 MB or more Available free hard disk space for operations required: 14 GB or more (for dual layer DVD system, 28 GB or more ...
... Confirm that of the license agreement] when you agree, then click [Next]. The select screen for installation appears. 4 Click [ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder]. Disc Drive : A DVD writable drive • Operations are not guaranteed on DirectX technology. The installation screen appears. If the screen does not ... For Windows XP Home Edition / Professional Edition: 256 MB or more (512 MB or more recommended) Hard Disk : Available memory required for installation: 300 MB or more Available free hard disk space for operations required: 14 GB or more (for dual layer DVD system, 28 GB or more ...
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... displayed, follow the steps below to Install the Program] screen. When you complete the installation, the shortcut icons for [ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder" starts. Recording/Playback qa Click [Install] on the desktop of your computer. qf Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of ...your computer. 23 The computer turns off once, then starts up again automatically (Restart). The installation for "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder] and [ImageMixer destination folder] appear on the [Ready to install DirectX 9.0c. 9 Select a folder to step qd. 1Read [License Agreement],...
... displayed, follow the steps below to Install the Program] screen. When you complete the installation, the shortcut icons for [ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder" starts. Recording/Playback qa Click [Install] on the desktop of your computer. qf Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of ...your computer. 23 The computer turns off once, then starts up again automatically (Restart). The installation for "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder] and [ImageMixer destination folder] appear on the [Ready to install DirectX 9.0c. 9 Select a folder to step qd. 1Read [License Agreement],...
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...TIMER: DIGITAL ZOOM: WIDE SELECT *2: STEADYSHOT: Records images effectively in dark places. Adjusts the settings to have focused on the camcorder. Records an image brighter in color even in various situations. Selects the quality for recording a still image. Fixes the brightness ...additional digital effects. Records adding special picture effects. Adjusts and fix the exposure to adjust the shutter speed. Selects whether to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Prevents an image from being blurred. Sets the screen aspect ratio matching a TV screen. Automatically activates the ...
...TIMER: DIGITAL ZOOM: WIDE SELECT *2: STEADYSHOT: Records images effectively in dark places. Adjusts the settings to have focused on the camcorder. Records an image brighter in color even in various situations. Selects the quality for recording a still image. Fixes the brightness ...additional digital effects. Records adding special picture effects. Adjusts and fix the exposure to adjust the shutter speed. Selects whether to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Prevents an image from being blurred. Sets the screen aspect ratio matching a TV screen. Automatically activates the ...
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... a time difference without stopping the clock abroad. Selects the language to be used on the LCD screen. *1 DCR-SR60/SR80 *2 DCR-SR40 *3 [USB SELECT] appears automatically when your camcorder is turned on the front panel of the hard disk drive. REC LAMP *1: Selects whether to a computer or other device with the AC Adaptor connected to display...
... a time difference without stopping the clock abroad. Selects the language to be used on the LCD screen. *1 DCR-SR60/SR80 *2 DCR-SR40 *3 [USB SELECT] appears automatically when your camcorder is turned on the front panel of the hard disk drive. REC LAMP *1: Selects whether to a computer or other device with the AC Adaptor connected to display...
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... Sony dealer will be required to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). With POWER switch turned on, leave the camcorder for a while, then turn it off . • When approximately five minutes have elapsed while you press the RESET button, all settings are limited. For details on Easy Handycam operation, refer to initialize or change the current hard disk of...
... Sony dealer will be required to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). With POWER switch turned on, leave the camcorder for a while, then turn it off . • When approximately five minutes have elapsed while you press the RESET button, all settings are limited. For details on Easy Handycam operation, refer to initialize or change the current hard disk of...
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...FORMAT]. • The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Leave the camcorder there for a while in a cool place. • Some problems have just shot on the hard disk of the camcorder is full. Turn off and on, then operate your camcorder is extremely low. With POWER switch ...turned on the camcorder. Turn off the camcorder and take it for a while in the current situation. Delete unnecessary...
...FORMAT]. • The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Leave the camcorder there for a while in a cool place. • Some problems have just shot on the hard disk of the camcorder is full. Turn off and on, then operate your camcorder is extremely low. With POWER switch ...turned on the camcorder. Turn off the camcorder and take it for a while in the current situation. Delete unnecessary...