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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
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.... If you may result. The number below . Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR42 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Otherwise, fire or injury may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). Model No. For customers in the U.S.A. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity ...Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR62 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This ...
.... If you may result. The number below . Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR42 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Otherwise, fire or injury may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). Model No. For customers in the U.S.A. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity ...Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR62 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This ...
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... Inc. Operation is subject to radio communications. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR82 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15..., DCR-SR62, DCR-SR82, DCR-SR200 and DCR-SR300 are to be used with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to the following measures: - This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the equipment in accordance with the Handycam Station Model DCRA...
... Inc. Operation is subject to radio communications. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR82 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15..., DCR-SR62, DCR-SR82, DCR-SR200 and DCR-SR300 are to be used with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to the following measures: - This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the equipment in accordance with the Handycam Station Model DCRA...
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...Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 7 If you destroy the actual body of the camcorder, it is on disposal/transfer • If you perform [ FORMAT]* or formatting the hard disk of the camcorder being broken or recorded images from the camcorder. - About language setting • The on-screen displays in this manual are based on DCR...record or play back may also be copyrighted. Doing so may damage the hard disk drive of such materials may not delete data from the shock by dropping, the camcorder has the drop sensor function*. Unauthorized recording of your image data from what ...
...Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 7 If you destroy the actual body of the camcorder, it is on disposal/transfer • If you perform [ FORMAT]* or formatting the hard disk of the camcorder being broken or recorded images from the camcorder. - About language setting • The on-screen displays in this manual are based on DCR...record or play back may also be copyrighted. Doing so may damage the hard disk drive of such materials may not delete data from the shock by dropping, the camcorder has the drop sensor function*. Unauthorized recording of your image data from what ...
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.... 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 "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.
.... 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 "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.
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.../L200B [a] [b] On the Remote Commander (except for DCR-SR42) Using the Remote Commander for the first time Remove the insulation sheet before using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Insulation sheet To change the... with the + side facing up. 3 Insert the battery case back into the slit to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. Power supply You can use your camcorder in fire. 10
.../L200B [a] [b] On the Remote Commander (except for DCR-SR42) Using the Remote Commander for the first time Remove the insulation sheet before using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Insulation sheet To change the... with the + side facing up. 3 Insert the battery case back into the slit to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. Power supply You can use your camcorder in fire. 10
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... available when you use your camcorder. 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...from the battery as long as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet immediately if any metallic objects. Disconnect the AC Adaptor ...
... available when you use your camcorder. 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...from the battery as long as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet immediately if any metallic objects. Disconnect the AC Adaptor ...
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Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). 2 Turn the POWER switch to select the desired screen aspect ratio (except for DCR-SR42. 1 Adjust the LCD panel. Step 4: Preparing for recording 2 180 degrees (max.) 1 90 degrees to the camcorder POWER switch 2 90 degrees (max.) 16:9 (wide) 4:3 * Except for DCR-SR42). 4 Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder. 3 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to turn on your camcorder correctly. 14
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). 2 Turn the POWER switch to select the desired screen aspect ratio (except for DCR-SR42. 1 Adjust the LCD panel. Step 4: Preparing for recording 2 180 degrees (max.) 1 90 degrees to the camcorder POWER switch 2 90 degrees (max.) 16:9 (wide) 4:3 * Except for DCR-SR42). 4 Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder. 3 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to turn on your camcorder correctly. 14
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...been recorded. • Still images are recorded on the hard disk in the OFF (CHG) position. • (Movie): To record movies • (Still): To record still images 3 Start recording. Still Images Press PHOTO lightly to open (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82). • For DCR-SR200/SR300, the lens cover opens and closes automatically....when the POWER switch is in the default setting. 15 To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Recording Lens cover switch (DCR-SR42/SR62/ SR82) START/STOP A Recording/Playback POWER switch PHOTO [STBY] t [REC] START/STOP B EASY button Flashing t Lights up .
...been recorded. • Still images are recorded on the hard disk in the OFF (CHG) position. • (Movie): To record movies • (Still): To record still images 3 Start recording. Still Images Press PHOTO lightly to open (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82). • For DCR-SR200/SR300, the lens cover opens and closes automatically....when the POWER switch is in the default setting. 15 To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Recording Lens cover switch (DCR-SR42/SR62/ SR82) START/STOP A Recording/Playback POWER switch PHOTO [STBY] t [REC] START/STOP B EASY button Flashing t Lights up .
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...DCR-SR62/SR82: 1,800 ([1.0M]) DCR-SR200: 480 ([4.0M]) DCR-SR300: 315 ([6.1M]) • All numbers measured when using a "Memory Stick Duo" made by touching (HOME) t (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t [ INFO]. • If the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing after recording is reading/writing data. • You can check the free hard disk space by Sony...the Memory Stick Duo slot in once. 16 • When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is finished, it clicks. During Easy Handycam operation, appears on the image quality or the image size. ACCESS lamp ("Memory Stick Duo") To eject ...
...DCR-SR62/SR82: 1,800 ([1.0M]) DCR-SR200: 480 ([4.0M]) DCR-SR300: 315 ([6.1M]) • All numbers measured when using a "Memory Stick Duo" made by touching (HOME) t (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t [ INFO]. • If the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing after recording is reading/writing data. • You can check the free hard disk space by Sony...the Memory Stick Duo slot in once. 16 • When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is finished, it clicks. During Easy Handycam operation, appears on the image quality or the image size. ACCESS lamp ("Memory Stick Duo") To eject ...
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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 Parts and functions used for a slower zoom. 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.
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 Parts and functions used for a slower zoom. 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.
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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 Recording/Playback ws DISC BURN button Create a DVD by connecting the camcorder to a computer. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF).
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 Recording/Playback ws DISC BURN button Create a DVD by connecting the camcorder to a computer. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF).
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... / LP) 2 HOME button 3 Remaining battery (approx.) 4 Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) 5 Counter (hour/minute/second) 6 OPTION button 7 Dual Rec (DCR-SR200/SR300) 8 VIEW IMAGES button 9 5.1ch surround recording (DCR-SR200/ SR300) q; Current still image number/Number of total movies qj Previous/Next button qk Video operation buttons ql Data file...
... / LP) 2 HOME button 3 Remaining battery (approx.) 4 Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) 5 Counter (hour/minute/second) 6 OPTION button 7 Dual Rec (DCR-SR200/SR300) 8 VIEW IMAGES button 9 5.1ch surround recording (DCR-SR200/ SR300) q; Current still image number/Number of total movies qj Previous/Next button qk Video operation buttons ql Data file...
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...Drop sensor off EXPOSURE/ SPOT METER TELE MACRO ZEBRA*1 *1 DCR-SR200/SR300 *2 DCR-SR42 *3 DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 *4 DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 • The recording date and time is recorded automatically on the hard disk and "Memory Stick Duo." However, you made changes Following ...indicators appear during playback. 23 Recording/Playback They are not displayed while recording. Indicators when you can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder...
...Drop sensor off EXPOSURE/ SPOT METER TELE MACRO ZEBRA*1 *1 DCR-SR200/SR300 *2 DCR-SR42 *3 DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 *4 DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 • The recording date and time is recorded automatically on the hard disk and "Memory Stick Duo." However, you made changes Following ...indicators appear during playback. 23 Recording/Playback They are not displayed while recording. Indicators when you can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder...
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... SET]/[SUMMERTIME], [ LANGUAGE SET]*4 GENERAL SET [DEMO MODE], [CALIBRATION], [A.SHUT OFF], [REMOTE CTRL]*3, [DROP SENSOR] *1 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 operation (p.16)) 30 Items of the OPTION MENU Items you can set only on the...
... SET]/[SUMMERTIME], [ LANGUAGE SET]*4 GENERAL SET [DEMO MODE], [CALIBRATION], [A.SHUT OFF], [REMOTE CTRL]*3, [DROP SENSOR] *1 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 operation (p.16)) 30 Items of the OPTION MENU Items you can set only on the...
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...) Slow flashing • The file is damaged. • The file is closed , lights through gaps of the Handycam Station or your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again. E:20:ss / E:31:ss / E:61:ss / E:62:ss / E:91:ss / E:94:ss...contact your camcorder while the lens cover is closed (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82). • When you can fix by yourself. If the problem persists even after you cannot service has occurred. Lights appear on the screen. Some symptoms you turn on your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility....
...) Slow flashing • The file is damaged. • The file is closed , lights through gaps of the Handycam Station or your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again. E:20:ss / E:31:ss / E:61:ss / E:62:ss / E:91:ss / E:94:ss...contact your camcorder while the lens cover is closed (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82). • When you can fix by yourself. If the problem persists even after you cannot service has occurred. Lights appear on the screen. Some symptoms you turn on your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility....
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...- Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. • If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have contacted your local authorized Sony service facility. - If the battery is not a malfunction. x To clean the LCD screen If fingerprints or dust make...properly. - Doing so might cause heat to build up inside of children's reach. This is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately (DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300). • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: - On handling the casing • If the casing is recommended ...
...- Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. • If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have contacted your local authorized Sony service facility. - If the battery is not a malfunction. x To clean the LCD screen If fingerprints or dust make...properly. - Doing so might cause heat to build up inside of children's reach. This is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately (DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300). • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: - On handling the casing • If the casing is recommended ...
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... your camcorder at the seaside. • Store in the following instances: - System Video compression format MPEG2/JPEG (Still images) Audio compression format DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator DCR-SR200/SR300 Dolby Digital 2/5.1ch Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Hard Disk DCR-SR42/SR62 30 GB DCR-SR82 60 GB DCR...
... your camcorder at the seaside. • Store in the following instances: - System Video compression format MPEG2/JPEG (Still images) Audio compression format DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator DCR-SR200/SR300 Dolby Digital 2/5.1ch Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Hard Disk DCR-SR42/SR62 30 GB DCR-SR82 60 GB DCR...
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.... 3 040 000 pixels Effective (Still, 16:9) Approx. 2 280 000 pixels Lens DCR-SR42 Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Optical:40 ×, Digital:80 ×, 2 000 × Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in.) DCR-SR62/SR82 Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Optical:25 ×, Digital:50 ×, 2 000 ×...- 3 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies: 36 - 1 440 mm (1 7/16 - 56 3/4 in.) For still images: 36 - 1 440 mm (1 7/16 - 56 3/4 in.) DCR-SR62/SR82 F=1.8 - 3.2 f=2.5 - 62.5 mm (1/8 - 2 1/2 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies: 41 - 1 189 mm (1 5/8 - 46 7/8 in.) (16:9)*3 43 - 1 075 mm...
.... 3 040 000 pixels Effective (Still, 16:9) Approx. 2 280 000 pixels Lens DCR-SR42 Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Optical:40 ×, Digital:80 ×, 2 000 × Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in.) DCR-SR62/SR82 Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Optical:25 ×, Digital:50 ×, 2 000 ×...- 3 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies: 36 - 1 440 mm (1 7/16 - 56 3/4 in.) For still images: 36 - 1 440 mm (1 7/16 - 56 3/4 in.) DCR-SR62/SR82 F=1.8 - 3.2 f=2.5 - 62.5 mm (1/8 - 2 1/2 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies: 41 - 1 189 mm (1 5/8 - 46 7/8 in.) (16:9)*3 43 - 1 075 mm...
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...FH40 attached DCR-SR200/SR300 76 × 78 × 128 mm (3 × 3 1/8 × 5 1/8 in.) (w×h×d) including the projecting parts 76 × 78 × 149 mm (3 × 3 1/8 × 5 7/8 in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder's setting ...(during NightShot function) *1 "Exif" is a file format for DCR-SR42) Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 mm) LCD screen Picture DCR-SR42 6.2 cm (2.5 type) DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 6.9 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total number of Sony's ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced Imaging Processor...
...FH40 attached DCR-SR200/SR300 76 × 78 × 128 mm (3 × 3 1/8 × 5 1/8 in.) (w×h×d) including the projecting parts 76 × 78 × 149 mm (3 × 3 1/8 × 5 7/8 in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder's setting ...(during NightShot function) *1 "Exif" is a file format for DCR-SR42) Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 mm) LCD screen Picture DCR-SR42 6.2 cm (2.5 type) DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 6.9 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total number of Sony's ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced Imaging Processor...