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... (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) - 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. Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder.
... (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) - 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. Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder.
Operating Guide
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... 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 55*2 45*2 recording time*4 60*3 50*3 Playback time*2 165 160 *1 When [REC MODE] is set to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam...
... 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 55*2 45*2 recording time*4 60*3 50*3 Playback time*2 165 160 *1 When [REC MODE] is set to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam...
Operating Guide
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...still images, then touch . • You can check the free hard disk space by touching (HOME) t (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t [ INFO]. • If the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing after recording is finished, it clicks. x Inserting/ejecting a "Memory Stick ...recording media of still images to your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. 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 pressing PHOTO during Easy Handycam...
...still images, then touch . • You can check the free hard disk space by touching (HOME) t (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t [ INFO]. • If the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing after recording is finished, it clicks. x Inserting/ejecting a "Memory Stick ...recording media of still images to your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. 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 pressing PHOTO during Easy Handycam...
Operating Guide
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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 slower zoom. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. 2 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch*1 To record in microphone Records sound. Parts and functions used 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.
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 slower zoom. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. 2 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch*1 To record in microphone Records sound. Parts and functions used 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.
Operating Guide
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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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... Indicator Meaning 5.1ch surround recording/ playback*1 Self-timer recording Flash MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT*2 WIDE SELECT*3 Meaning FADER LCD backlight 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...
... Indicator Meaning 5.1ch surround recording/ playback*1 Self-timer recording Flash MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT*2 WIDE SELECT*3 Meaning FADER LCD backlight 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...
Operating Guide
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...even if the lens cover is closed (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82). • When you turn on your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. This is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again. • Turn on your camcorder while the lens cover is unreadable. ... out. • There are some functions you have tried a couple of the 5-digit code, which starts from "E." 101-0001 (Warning indicator pertaining to the DC IN jack of the lens cover may appear on the LCD screen, check the following. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF).
...even if the lens cover is closed (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82). • When you turn on your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. This is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again. • Turn on your camcorder while the lens cover is unreadable. ... out. • There are some functions you have tried a couple of the 5-digit code, which starts from "E." 101-0001 (Warning indicator pertaining to the DC IN jack of the lens cover may appear on the LCD screen, check the following. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF).
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... Sony dealer before storing it . x When not using your camcorder... camcorder is recommended you use the...camcorder gets wet, it may be repaired. - On handling the casing • If the casing is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately (DCR-SR62/SR82...Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example, ...cloth to record properly. - On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. Handling the camcorder with ...malfunction or become deformed. - The camcorder may heat up the battery pack .... • Operate your camcorder on the LCD screen, as... soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft...
... Sony dealer before storing it . x When not using your camcorder... camcorder is recommended you use the...camcorder gets wet, it may be repaired. - On handling the casing • If the casing is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately (DCR-SR62/SR82...Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example, ...cloth to record properly. - On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. Handling the camcorder with ...malfunction or become deformed. - The camcorder may heat up the battery pack .... • Operate your camcorder on the LCD screen, as... soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft...
Operating Guide
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...even when the POWER switch is exposed to salty air such as at all. x Procedures Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it in the following instances: - ...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 When measuring media capacity, 1GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of the lens clean with the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG). Recording...
...even when the POWER switch is exposed to salty air such as at all. x Procedures Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it in the following instances: - ...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 When measuring media capacity, 1GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of the lens clean with the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG). Recording...
Operating Guide
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...mV (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 supplied battery pack NP-...(when [AUTO SLW SHUTTR] 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 ...
...mV (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 supplied battery pack NP-...(when [AUTO SLW SHUTTR] 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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...camcorder, recording media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on -screen displays in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. You also cannot play back both movies and still images other DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82... used for video cameras and offers a quality typical of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in low ...digital still camera, and may be copyrighted. Black point White, red, blue or green point • Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording...
...camcorder, recording media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on -screen displays in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. You also cannot play back both movies and still images other DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82... used for video cameras and offers a quality typical of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in low ...digital still camera, and may be copyrighted. Black point White, red, blue or green point • Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording...
Handycam® Handbook
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... the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. Picture Motion Browser (Software) - 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...
... the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. Picture Motion Browser (Software) - 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® Handbook
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... you use your camcorder in low temperatures. • The available recording and playback time will not be supplied from the wall outlet. • When attaching an optional video light, it is...DCR-SR42). b Notes • All times measured with recording mode [SP] under the following conditions: Top: When the LCD backlight turns on the conditions under which only allows short recording and playback times, with your camcorder or the Handycam...140 300 695 DCR-SR62/SR82: Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Playback time* 110 130 280 635 DCR-SR200: Battery pack...
... you use your camcorder in low temperatures. • The available recording and playback time will not be supplied from the wall outlet. • When attaching an optional video light, it is...DCR-SR42). b Notes • All times measured with recording mode [SP] under the following conditions: Top: When the LCD backlight turns on the conditions under which only allows short recording and playback times, with your camcorder or the Handycam...140 300 695 DCR-SR62/SR82: Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Playback time* 110 130 280 635 DCR-SR200: Battery pack...
Handycam® Handbook
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... conditions or when you press DISP/ BATT INFO. z Tips • If you open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). 290 degrees (max.) DISP/BATT INFO This setting is displayed or hidden (display y no display) each time ...turn off the LCD backlight to make the battery last longer (except for DCR-SR42) Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for recording Opening the lens cover manually (DCR-SR42/SR62/ SR82) Slide the lens cover switch to the (max.) camcorder To turn on the LCD frame accidentally when you playback images, close ...
... conditions or when you press DISP/ BATT INFO. z Tips • If you open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). 290 degrees (max.) DISP/BATT INFO This setting is displayed or hidden (display y no display) each time ...turn off the LCD backlight to make the battery last longer (except for DCR-SR42) Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for recording Opening the lens cover manually (DCR-SR42/SR62/ SR82) Slide the lens cover switch to the (max.) camcorder To turn on the LCD frame accidentally when you playback images, close ...
Handycam® Handbook
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...vibration to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. • The maximum continuous recordable time is approximately 13 hours. • When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is still being written onto the hard disk or "...check the free hard disk space by touching (HOME) t (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t [ INFO] (p. 50). 23 Recording/Playback Recording (HOME) D START/STOP C (HOME) E PHOTO F Lens cover Open the lens cover before recording (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82) (p. 19) Recording/Playback (Movie) lamp / (Still) lamp POWER switch A ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) START/...
...vibration to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. • The maximum continuous recordable time is approximately 13 hours. • When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is still being written onto the hard disk or "...check the free hard disk space by touching (HOME) t (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t [ INFO] (p. 50). 23 Recording/Playback Recording (HOME) D START/STOP C (HOME) E PHOTO F Lens cover Open the lens cover before recording (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82) (p. 19) Recording/Playback (Movie) lamp / (Still) lamp POWER switch A ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) START/...
Handycam® Handbook
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...Completed.] appears, touch . To remove the "Memory Stick Duo" Checking the hard disk information You can display the hard disk information, and check the approximate amount of the whole hard disk space will be formatted into your camcorder. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" to be slightly smaller than MB... (HOME MENU), touch (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t [ INFO]. b Notes • The calculation for hard disk space is not displayed as 0MB even if you perform [ FORMAT] (p. 49). 50 DCR-SR82: 60 000MB - DCR-SR200/SR300: 40 000MB • Since there is the management file area, the used...
...Completed.] appears, touch . To remove the "Memory Stick Duo" Checking the hard disk information You can display the hard disk information, and check the approximate amount of the whole hard disk space will be formatted into your camcorder. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" to be slightly smaller than MB... (HOME MENU), touch (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t [ INFO]. b Notes • The calculation for hard disk space is not displayed as 0MB even if you perform [ FORMAT] (p. 49). 50 DCR-SR82: 60 000MB - DCR-SR200/SR300: 40 000MB • Since there is the management file area, the used...
Handycam® Handbook
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... unless you to write non important data onto the hard disk of important images, they should be sure to turn on the hard disk of the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp is recommended that you use the camcorder next time. 51 DCR-SR82: approx. 60 minutes - In this way, it...HDD/MEMORY) t [ FORMAT]. To avoid the loss of the camcorder. Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the operation. • While performing [ EMPTY], do not apply any original data. The [ EMPTY] screen appears. 4 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 5 When [Completed.] appears, touch . Utilizing recording media Preventing data on .
... unless you to write non important data onto the hard disk of important images, they should be sure to turn on the hard disk of the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp is recommended that you use the camcorder next time. 51 DCR-SR82: approx. 60 minutes - In this way, it...HDD/MEMORY) t [ FORMAT]. To avoid the loss of the camcorder. Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the operation. • While performing [ EMPTY], do not apply any original data. The [ EMPTY] screen appears. 4 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 5 When [Completed.] appears, touch . Utilizing recording media Preventing data on .
Hard Disk Capacity Notice
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... 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 Handycam product. Model name Model name of the FCC Rules. SP 1 300 min. Operation is for [ EMPTY] (approx.) (p.51 on the bottom of your product's hard disk capacity, recording time...
... 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 Handycam product. Model name Model name of the FCC Rules. SP 1 300 min. Operation is for [ EMPTY] (approx.) (p.51 on the bottom of your product's hard disk capacity, recording time...
Marketing Specifications (DCR-SR82)
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... Hard Disk Handycam Camcorder to prevent damage, during this time the DCR-SR82 remains powered on your footage using the supplied software. Realize great looking digital still images with less distortion than previous types of your PC's hard drive for DVD Burning. The VRD-VC30 allows for editing. the footage is then recorded to your PC each time you DCR-SR82...
... Hard Disk Handycam Camcorder to prevent damage, during this time the DCR-SR82 remains powered on your footage using the supplied software. Realize great looking digital still images with less distortion than previous types of your PC's hard drive for DVD Burning. The VRD-VC30 allows for editing. the footage is then recorded to your PC each time you DCR-SR82...
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) ...