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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 find more detailed information on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed on how to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
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 find more detailed information on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed on how to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
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...Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 6 On this manual • The images of the camcorder. It is recommended that you may not delete data from the shock by dropping, the camcorder has the drop sensor function*. In addition to a malfunction of your camcorder. On the drop sensor • To protect the internal hard disk from the hard disk... language are used for the contents of this manual are based on the model DCR-SR80. • The on-screen displays in this manual are from what you transfer the camcorder, it difficult to make sure the image and sound are captured using VCR/DVD...
...Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 6 On this manual • The images of the camcorder. It is recommended that you may not delete data from the shock by dropping, the camcorder has the drop sensor function*. In addition to a malfunction of your camcorder. On the drop sensor • To protect the internal hard disk from the hard disk... language are used for the contents of this manual are based on the model DCR-SR80. • The on-screen displays in this manual are from what you transfer the camcorder, it difficult to make sure the image and sound are captured using VCR/DVD...
Operating Guide
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... (1) (p.10) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (DCR-SR60/SR80) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 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 attach the lens cap A/V connecting cable (1) (p.20) USB cable (1) Thread the grip belt through the lens cap ring. "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide...
... (1) (p.10) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (DCR-SR60/SR80) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 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 attach the lens cap A/V connecting cable (1) (p.20) USB cable (1) Thread the grip belt through the lens cap ring. "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide...
Operating Guide
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...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 POWER switch (p.12) is fully charged. To remove the ...release lever • When you remove the battery pack, make sure that the v mark on the Handycam Station. Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. Be sure that none of the respective lamps of the arrow to set it clicks. 2 ... power cord to OFF (CHG). The CHG (charge) lamp lights up . 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely.
...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 POWER switch (p.12) is fully charged. To remove the ...release lever • When you remove the battery pack, make sure that the v mark on the Handycam Station. Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. Be sure that none of the respective lamps of the arrow to set it clicks. 2 ... power cord to OFF (CHG). The CHG (charge) lamp lights up . 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely.
Operating Guide
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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 [DST...
... 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 [DST...
Operating Guide
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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 the lens side (2). 16 Move it 180 degrees to ... from the Remote Commander. 7 Recording lamp (DCR-SR60/SR80) The recording lamp lights up red during recording. LCD screen To record in /out. q; Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. The lamp flashes when the remaining capacity for the battery or the hard disk of the camcorder is running low. 8 Tripod receptacle (Bottom...
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 the lens side (2). 16 Move it 180 degrees to ... from the Remote Commander. 7 Recording lamp (DCR-SR60/SR80) The recording lamp lights up red during recording. LCD screen To record in /out. q; Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. The lamp flashes when the remaining capacity for the battery or the hard disk of the camcorder is running low. 8 Tripod receptacle (Bottom...
Operating Guide
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...on or off as a video light, a flash, or a microphone. ql REMOTE jack (DCR-SR60/SR80) Connect other devices qj qk ql ....... DVD BURN button Create a DVD by connecting the camcorder to optional accessories such as you want to magnify. 2 Magnify the image with your...the LCD screen. 3 Touch the portion you operate the POWER switch on the camcorder. qk A/V (audio/video) jack Connect with the camcorder and the Handycam Station. w; ws (USB) jack Connect with simple operation (Easy Handycam operation). qa Speaker Sound comes out from about 1.1 to other optional accessories....
...on or off as a video light, a flash, or a microphone. ql REMOTE jack (DCR-SR60/SR80) Connect other devices qj qk ql ....... DVD BURN button Create a DVD by connecting the camcorder to optional accessories such as you want to magnify. 2 Magnify the image with your...the LCD screen. 3 Touch the portion you operate the POWER switch on the camcorder. qk A/V (audio/video) jack Connect with the camcorder and the Handycam Station. w; ws (USB) jack Connect with simple operation (Easy Handycam operation). qa Speaker Sound comes out from about 1.1 to other optional accessories....
Operating Guide
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... the (Movie) or (Still) lamp, then touch . 2 Touch t [YES]. The selected image is marked with S VIDEO 2 (optional). For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 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...
... the (Movie) or (Still) lamp, then touch . 2 Touch t [YES]. The selected image is marked with S VIDEO 2 (optional). For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 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...
Operating Guide
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...the software installed, doubleclick "Handbook.pdf", you view/edit/create DVD on the computer. Viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) To view "Handycam Handbook," you need to use the camcorder connecting with a computer Recording/Playback In the supplied CD-ROM, the following items are also shown ... installation screen for installation appears. 3 Click [Handycam Handbook]. x For Macintosh user 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) on the disc drive of your computer. Pixela home page: http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/sony/e/ Compliant Software: - Operation is not compatible ...
...the software installed, doubleclick "Handbook.pdf", you view/edit/create DVD on the computer. Viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) To view "Handycam Handbook," you need to use the camcorder connecting with a computer Recording/Playback In the supplied CD-ROM, the following items are also shown ... installation screen for installation appears. 3 Click [Handycam Handbook]. x For Macintosh user 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) on the disc drive of your computer. Pixela home page: http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/sony/e/ Compliant Software: - Operation is not compatible ...
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...images effectively in dark places. Adjusts various settings for recording a still image. Selects whether to set the self-timer for connecting the camcorder with the light which emits infrared light while using NightShot plus . Sets the screen aspect ratio matching a TV screen. Prevents an ...being blurred. Unavailable items will be grayed out on the LCD screen of the functions on a subject. Adjusts the color balance to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Records an image in a higher sensitivity than NightShot plus . Selects the size for using digital zoom. Records additional digital...
...images effectively in dark places. Adjusts various settings for recording a still image. Selects whether to set the self-timer for connecting the camcorder with the light which emits infrared light while using NightShot plus . Sets the screen aspect ratio matching a TV screen. Prevents an ...being blurred. Unavailable items will be grayed out on the LCD screen of the functions on a subject. Adjusts the color balance to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Records an image in a higher sensitivity than NightShot plus . Selects the size for using digital zoom. Records additional digital...
Operating Guide
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....) • The temperature of the camcorder, depending on the hard disk in order to repair. With POWER switch turned on Easy Handycam operation, refer to the wall outlet (p.10). • Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely (p.10). If your problem persists, remove the power source and contact with your Sony dealer. For details on , leave...
....) • The temperature of the camcorder, depending on the hard disk in order to repair. With POWER switch turned on Easy Handycam operation, refer to the wall outlet (p.10). • Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely (p.10). If your problem persists, remove the power source and contact with your Sony dealer. For details on , leave...
Operating Guide
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... of the Handycam Station or your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Contact your camcorder securely (p.10). Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (p.10). • Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to files) Slow flashing • The file is damaged. • The file is unreadable. (Warning on the hard disk of the camcorder)* Fast...
... of the Handycam Station or your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Contact your camcorder securely (p.10). Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (p.10). • Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to files) Slow flashing • The file is damaged. • The file is unreadable. (Warning on the hard disk of the camcorder)* Fast...
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...Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. 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 other specifications. AC Adaptor AC-L25A/... projecting parts Mass (Approx.) 190 g (6.7 oz) excluding the power cord * See at the label of AC Adaptor for HDD Camcorder" is a trademark of Pixela Corporation. • Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • Dolby Digital...
...Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. 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 other specifications. AC Adaptor AC-L25A/... projecting parts Mass (Approx.) 190 g (6.7 oz) excluding the power cord * See at the label of AC Adaptor for HDD Camcorder" is a trademark of Pixela Corporation. • Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • Dolby Digital...
Handycam Handbook
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... equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is on a circuit different from the Handycam Station holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. • Be sure to slide the POWER switch up to insert the connector plug in ...INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. For operating and handling the camcorder, refer to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. See "Maintenance and precautions" (p.121). • To prevent the hard disk from being lost, do not do the followings when either of ...
... equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is on a circuit different from the Handycam Station holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. • Be sure to slide the POWER switch up to insert the connector plug in ...INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. For operating and handling the camcorder, refer to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. See "Maintenance and precautions" (p.121). • To prevent the hard disk from being lost, do not do the followings when either of ...
Handycam Handbook
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... Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder • The hard disk of the camcorder. Notes on the hard disk of the camcorder may not be recognized, or recording or playback may not be stopped. It may damage the hard disk drive of the camcorder, it is recommended that you save it using...] (p.58). In case of your image data being damaged, save the images to a computer • Do not format the hard disk of the camcorder using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam Save all your recorded image data • In the case of this, a message appears on the LCD screen (p.114). When...
... Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder • The hard disk of the camcorder. Notes on the hard disk of the camcorder may not be recognized, or recording or playback may not be stopped. It may damage the hard disk drive of the camcorder, it is recommended that you save it using...] (p.58). In case of your image data being damaged, save the images to a computer • Do not format the hard disk of the camcorder using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam Save all your recorded image data • In the case of this, a message appears on the LCD screen (p.114). When...
Handycam Handbook
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... image (DCR-SR60/SR80 26 Easy Handycam - using your camcorder 21 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen 23 Step 5: Using the touch panel 24 Step 6: Setting the date and time 25 Step 7: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 3 Read this first 5 Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam 8 Enjoying with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam What...
... image (DCR-SR60/SR80 26 Easy Handycam - using your camcorder 21 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen 23 Step 5: Using the touch panel 24 Step 6: Setting the date and time 25 Step 7: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 3 Read this first 5 Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam 8 Enjoying with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam What...
Handycam Handbook
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...glance. The VISUAL INDEX screen allows you use DCR- All you have to do is set to high quality ([HQ]) onto the hard disk. SR80. You can find a scene quickly by mistake. Also, you can search for longer hours. Hard Disk Drive Handycam offers more than seven hours* when the image... your favorite images by using Date Index. If you change the image quality of the camcorder. Enjoying with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam Enjoying with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam What you can do with your Handycam directly to a TV to play back recorded images. Also, you can save them to check ...
...glance. The VISUAL INDEX screen allows you use DCR- All you have to do is set to high quality ([HQ]) onto the hard disk. SR80. You can find a scene quickly by mistake. Also, you can search for longer hours. Hard Disk Drive Handycam offers more than seven hours* when the image... your favorite images by using Date Index. If you change the image quality of the camcorder. Enjoying with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam Enjoying with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam What you can do with your Handycam directly to a TV to play back recorded images. Also, you can save them to check ...
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... Touch DVD Burn (p.83) You can copy images to your computer. Images that have not been saved to a computer The supplied software "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder" is saved on a DVD. Connecting Hard Disk Drive Handycam to a DVD with selected images (p.94, 96) You can save a recorded image on a DVD. 14
... Touch DVD Burn (p.83) You can copy images to your computer. Images that have not been saved to a computer The supplied software "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder" is saved on a DVD. Connecting Hard Disk Drive Handycam to a DVD with selected images (p.94, 96) You can save a recorded image on a DVD. 14
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... image and delete it (p.45). • Delete all the images ([HDD FORMAT], p.58). 15 Enjoying with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam Using your camcorder. • If you delete the images, you can record new images on your Hard Disk Drive Handycam • Viewing on the LCD screen (p.30, 33) • Viewing on a TV (p.42) Saving Save recorded...
... image and delete it (p.45). • Delete all the images ([HDD FORMAT], p.58). 15 Enjoying with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam Using your camcorder. • If you delete the images, you can record new images on your Hard Disk Drive Handycam • Viewing on the LCD screen (p.30, 33) • Viewing on a TV (p.42) Saving Save recorded...
Marketing Specifications
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... provides an easy way to connect your Hard Disk Handycam Camcorder to the computer for increased contrast. HDD Smart Protection A unique Shock Absorber protects the Hard Disk Drive from the drop the buffer is ...from far away. Super SteadyShot® Picture Stabilization System An advanced version of Sony's SteadyShot® system that provides progressive scan performance while utilizing an interlaced scanning..., all while charging the battery so your PC via USB 2.0. DCR-SR62 NEW Step-up Hard Disk Drive Camcorder - 30GB5 For the first time, record High Definition directly to ...
... provides an easy way to connect your Hard Disk Handycam Camcorder to the computer for increased contrast. HDD Smart Protection A unique Shock Absorber protects the Hard Disk Drive from the drop the buffer is ...from far away. Super SteadyShot® Picture Stabilization System An advanced version of Sony's SteadyShot® system that provides progressive scan performance while utilizing an interlaced scanning..., all while charging the battery so your PC via USB 2.0. DCR-SR62 NEW Step-up Hard Disk Drive Camcorder - 30GB5 For the first time, record High Definition directly to ...