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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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... with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C171 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR300 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc... the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a digital device pursuant to the following measures: - Operation is connected. - For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR82 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of California, USA only Perchlorate Material ...
... with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C171 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR300 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc... the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a digital device pursuant to the following measures: - Operation is connected. - For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR82 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of California, USA only Perchlorate Material ...
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... supplied items Make sure that item supplied. 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 "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p.26) - The number in the parentheses indicates the...
... supplied items Make sure that item supplied. 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 "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p.26) - The number in the parentheses indicates the...
Operating Guide
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...be supplied from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor. To... 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 time*1 Continuous recording time 115*2 120*3 95*2 100*3 Typical...
...be supplied from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor. To... 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 time*1 Continuous recording time 115*2 120*3 95*2 100*3 Typical...
Operating Guide
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... in the default setting. 15 When disappears, the image has 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. Recording Lens cover switch (DCR-SR42/SR62/ SR82) START/STOP A Recording/Playback POWER switch PHOTO [STBY] t [REC] START/STOP B EASY button...
... in the default setting. 15 When disappears, the image has 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. Recording Lens cover switch (DCR-SR42/SR62/ SR82) START/STOP A Recording/Playback POWER switch PHOTO [STBY] t [REC] START/STOP B EASY button...
Operating Guide
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... lamp is lit or flashing after recording is finished, it clicks. Your camcorder returns to a "Memory Stick Duo." DCR-SR42: 5,900 ([VGA (0.3M)]) 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 Sony Corporation. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). x Inserting/ejecting a "Memory...
... lamp is lit or flashing after recording is finished, it clicks. Your camcorder returns to a "Memory Stick Duo." DCR-SR42: 5,900 ([VGA (0.3M)]) 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 Sony Corporation. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). x Inserting/ejecting a "Memory...
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Parts and functions used for a slower zoom. 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 it further for a faster zoom. 2 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch*1 To record in microphone Records sound. 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. 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 it further for a faster zoom. 2 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch*1 To record in microphone Records sound. 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 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). Recording/Playback ws DISC BURN button Create a DVD by connecting the camcorder to a computer.
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...Indicator E Meaning PictBridge connecting Warning Bottom Indicator 9 Meaning Picture effect Digital effect Manual focus SCENE SELECTION . However, you made changes Following indicators appear during playback. 23 Recording/Playback Upper left Upper right Bottom Center Upper left Indicator Upper right...off 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." Indicators when you can check ...
...Indicator E Meaning PictBridge connecting Warning Bottom Indicator 9 Meaning Picture effect Digital effect Manual focus SCENE SELECTION . However, you made changes Following indicators appear during playback. 23 Recording/Playback Upper left Upper right Bottom Center Upper left Indicator Upper right...off 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." Indicators when you can check ...
Operating Guide
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...COLOR SLOW SHTR], [S. (SETTINGS) category MOVIE SETTINGS [REC MODE], [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], [WIDE SELECT]*2, [DIGITAL ZOOM], [STEADYSHOT], [AUTO SLW SHUTTR], [GUIDEFRAME]*1, [ZEBRA]*1, [ REMAINING], [FLASH LEVEL]*1, [REDEYE REDUC]*1...Handycam operation (p.16)) 30 Items of the OPTION MENU Items you can set only on the situation) [SLIDE SHOW], [SLIDE SHOW SET] - (No tab) [COPIES], [DATE/TIME], [SIZE] *1 DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 *2 DCR-SR200/SR300 *3 DCR-SR62/SR82 NIGHTSHOT PLS]*1, [SUPER NIGHTSHOT]*2 tab [FADER], [D.EFFECT], [PICT.EFFECT] tab [MICREF LEVEL], [SELF-TIMER], [FLASH MODE]*3, [TIMING]*2, [RECORD...
...COLOR SLOW SHTR], [S. (SETTINGS) category MOVIE SETTINGS [REC MODE], [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], [WIDE SELECT]*2, [DIGITAL ZOOM], [STEADYSHOT], [AUTO SLW SHUTTR], [GUIDEFRAME]*1, [ZEBRA]*1, [ REMAINING], [FLASH LEVEL]*1, [REDEYE REDUC]*1...Handycam operation (p.16)) 30 Items of the OPTION MENU Items you can set only on the situation) [SLIDE SHOW], [SLIDE SHOW SET] - (No tab) [COPIES], [DATE/TIME], [SIZE] *1 DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 *2 DCR-SR200/SR300 *3 DCR-SR62/SR82 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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...8226; The file is damaged. • The file is closed (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82). • When you turn on your camcorder while the lens cover ... cannot activate simultaneously. Some symptoms you have tried a couple of the Handycam Station or your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If the problem persists even after you can fix by ...yourself. C:13:ss / C:32:ss • Remove the power source. This is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. Inform them of the 5-digit...
...8226; The file is damaged. • The file is closed (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82). • When you turn on your camcorder while the lens cover ... cannot activate simultaneously. Some symptoms you have tried a couple of the Handycam Station or your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If the problem persists even after you can fix by ...yourself. C:13:ss / C:32:ss • Remove the power source. This is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. Inform them of the 5-digit...
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...Avoid rough handling,disassembling,modifying, physical shock, or impact such as by a Sony dealer before storing it . • Keep metal contacts clean. 34 •...exposed to build up inside of time. Near AM receivers and video equipment. Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen or...8226; When disconnecting the power cord, pull it by playing back or recording images for a long period of the LCD screen. • Operate ...the LCD screen. This is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately (DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300). • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:...
...Avoid rough handling,disassembling,modifying, physical shock, or impact such as by a Sony dealer before storing it . • Keep metal contacts clean. 34 •...exposed to build up inside of time. Near AM receivers and video equipment. Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen or...8226; When disconnecting the power cord, pull it by playing back or recording images for a long period of the LCD screen. • Operate ...the LCD screen. This is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately (DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300). • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:...
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... 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-SR200/SR300 40 GB...; To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as at all. Recording format Movie MPEG2-PS Still image Exif *1 Ver.2.2 Recording time DCR-SR42/SR62 HQ: Approx. 440 min SP: Approx. 650 min LP: Approx. 1 250 min DCR-SR82 HQ: Approx. 880 min SP: Approx. 1 300 min LP...
... 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-SR200/SR300 40 GB...; To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as at all. Recording format Movie MPEG2-PS Still image Exif *1 Ver.2.2 Recording time DCR-SR42/SR62 HQ: Approx. 440 min SP: Approx. 650 min LP: Approx. 1 250 min DCR-SR82 HQ: Approx. 880 min SP: Approx. 1 300 min LP...
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...(at the time of recording. *2 The unique pixel array of pixels DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 123 200 (560 × 220) DCR-SR200/SR300 211 200 (960 × 220) General Power requirements 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption During camera recording with normal brightness. Files... 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...
...(at the time of recording. *2 The unique pixel array of pixels DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 123 200 (560 × 220) DCR-SR200/SR300 211 200 (960 × 220) General Power requirements 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption During camera recording with normal brightness. Files... 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...
Handycam® Handbook
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...(p. 49). 50 To turn off the display Touch . DCR-SR42/SR62: 30 000 MB - To operate the POWER switch or buttons - b Notes • Even the still images protected with another device against accidental deletion are discarded when the hard disk space is on your camcorder. 2 Insert the "...for hard disk space is the management file area, the used hard disk space. - DCR-SR200/SR300: 40 000MB • Since there is 1MB = 1 048 576 bytes. The fractions less than the size shown below despite of free hard disk space. On the (HOME MENU), touch (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t [ INFO]. DCR-SR82: ...
...(p. 49). 50 To turn off the display Touch . DCR-SR42/SR62: 30 000 MB - To operate the POWER switch or buttons - b Notes • Even the still images protected with another device against accidental deletion are discarded when the hard disk space is on your camcorder. 2 Insert the "...for hard disk space is the management file area, the used hard disk space. - DCR-SR200/SR300: 40 000MB • Since there is 1MB = 1 048 576 bytes. The fractions less than the size shown below despite of free hard disk space. On the (HOME MENU), touch (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t [ INFO]. DCR-SR82: ...
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... to complete the operation by performing [ FORMAT] or [ EMPTY] when you perform [ EMPTY]. DCR-SR82: approx. 60 minutes - Utilizing recording media Preventing data on . z Tips • You can perform this operation (p. 13) b Notes • If you to turn on the hard disk of the camcorder. The [ EMPTY] screen appears. 4 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 5 When [Completed...
... to complete the operation by performing [ FORMAT] or [ EMPTY] when you perform [ EMPTY]. DCR-SR82: approx. 60 minutes - Utilizing recording media Preventing data on . z Tips • You can perform this operation (p. 13) b Notes • If you to turn on the hard disk of the camcorder. The [ EMPTY] screen appears. 4 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 5 When [Completed...
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... quality mode. (6M (SP)) LP Increases the recording time (Long Play). (3M (LP)) Recordable time (approx.) DCR-SR42/SR62: Recording mode HQ SP LP Recordable time 7 hours 20 min. 10 hours 50 min. 20 hours 50 min. 54 DCR-SR82: Recording mode HQ SP LP Recordable time 14 hours 40 min. 21 hours 40 min.... 41 hours 50 min. Refer also to record a movie with your...
... quality mode. (6M (SP)) LP Increases the recording time (Long Play). (3M (LP)) Recordable time (approx.) DCR-SR42/SR62: Recording mode HQ SP LP Recordable time 7 hours 20 min. 10 hours 50 min. 20 hours 50 min. 54 DCR-SR82: Recording mode HQ SP LP Recordable time 14 hours 40 min. 21 hours 40 min.... 41 hours 50 min. Refer also to record a movie with your...
Hard Disk Capacity Notice
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...Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR82C Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR200C Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Read these instructions throughly before operating your product's hard disk capacity, recording time, weight.... 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...
...Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR82C Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR200C Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Read these instructions throughly before operating your product's hard disk capacity, recording time, weight.... 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...
Marketing Specifications (DCR-SR82)
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...and Record Buttons Scene Selection Modes Picture Effects Fader Effect(s) InfoLITHIUM® Battery with excellent definition. DCR-SR82 NEW Step-up Hard Disk Drive Camcorder - 60GB5 With a 60GB HDD, store up to 40 hours of subtle tones. Handycam® Station Simply placing the camcorder on your videos ...Super SteadyShot® Picture Stabilization System An advanced version of Sony's SteadyShot® system that extreme digital zooming is turned off in buffer. While the VRD-MC3 allows for seamless transfer of both Video and Still images for shooting, with less distortion than previous...
...and Record Buttons Scene Selection Modes Picture Effects Fader Effect(s) InfoLITHIUM® Battery with excellent definition. DCR-SR82 NEW Step-up Hard Disk Drive Camcorder - 60GB5 With a 60GB HDD, store up to 40 hours of subtle tones. Handycam® Station Simply placing the camcorder on your videos ...Super SteadyShot® Picture Stabilization System An advanced version of Sony's SteadyShot® system that extreme digital zooming is turned off in buffer. While the VRD-MC3 allows for seamless transfer of both Video and Still images for shooting, with less distortion than previous...
Marketing Specifications (DCR-SR82)
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...DCR-SR82 Hard Disk Drive Camcorder - 60GB5 Specifications General Imaging Device: 1/6" Advanced HAD™ CCD Pixel Gross: 1070K Recording Media: 60GB5 Hard Disk Drive, Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (sold separately) Recording and Playback Times: HQ: up to 14 hours, SP: up to 21 hours, LP up to 41 hours Video...Outputs Analog Audio/Video Input(s): N/A Analog Audio/Video Output(s): Yes (Multi A/V) Digital Audio/Video Input(s): Yes (via USB) Digital Audio/Video Output(s): Yes (via USB) USB Port(s): Yes; 2.0 Compliant (Handycam Station)3 i.LINK® Interface: N/A Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) ...
...DCR-SR82 Hard Disk Drive Camcorder - 60GB5 Specifications General Imaging Device: 1/6" Advanced HAD™ CCD Pixel Gross: 1070K Recording Media: 60GB5 Hard Disk Drive, Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (sold separately) Recording and Playback Times: HQ: up to 14 hours, SP: up to 21 hours, LP up to 41 hours Video...Outputs Analog Audio/Video Input(s): N/A Analog Audio/Video Output(s): Yes (Multi A/V) Digital Audio/Video Input(s): Yes (via USB) Digital Audio/Video Output(s): Yes (via USB) USB Port(s): Yes; 2.0 Compliant (Handycam Station)3 i.LINK® Interface: N/A Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) ...