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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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..., CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR300 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San ...DCR-SR42, DCR-SR62, DCR-SR82, DCR-SR200 and DCR-SR300 are cautioned that interference will not occur in order to comply with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C171 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a digital...
..., CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR300 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San ...DCR-SR42, DCR-SR62, DCR-SR82, DCR-SR200 and DCR-SR300 are cautioned that interference will not occur in order to comply with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C171 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a digital...
Operating Guide
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... 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. 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) - Picture Motion Browser (Software) - Getting Started...
... 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. 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) - Picture Motion Browser (Software) - Getting Started...
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... 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 ...and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is recommended). • The available recording and playback time will not be supplied from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is...
... 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 ...and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is recommended). • The available recording and playback time will not be supplied from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is...
Operating Guide
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...Handycam operation By pressing the EASY button, nearly all settings on the camcorder will be damaged. • The numbers of recordable still images on a "Memory Stick Duo" You can change the recording media of recordable images varies depending on the LCD screen. DCR-SR42/SR62: approx. 10 hours and 50 minutes DCR-SR82... the hard disk or "Memory Stick Duo." Your camcorder returns to a "Memory Stick Duo." During Easy Handycam operation,...by Sony Corporation. To cancel Easy Handycam operation, press EASY again. • You cannot use only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with recording mode...
...Handycam operation By pressing the EASY button, nearly all settings on the camcorder will be damaged. • The numbers of recordable still images on a "Memory Stick Duo" You can change the recording media of recordable images varies depending on the LCD screen. DCR-SR42/SR62: approx. 10 hours and 50 minutes DCR-SR82... the hard disk or "Memory Stick Duo." Your camcorder returns to a "Memory Stick Duo." During Easy Handycam operation,...by Sony Corporation. To cancel Easy Handycam operation, press EASY again. • You cannot use only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with recording mode...
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 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. Parts and functions used for a slower zoom.
Operating Guide
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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). 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.
Operating Guide
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...EFFECT] tab [MICREF LEVEL], [SELF-TIMER], [FLASH MODE]*3, [TIMING]*2, [RECORD SOUND]*2 - (A tab depends on the OPTION MENU will be described below. (SETTINGS) category MOVIE SETTINGS [REC MODE], [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], [WIDE SELECT]*2, [DIGITAL ZOOM], [STEADYSHOT], [AUTO SLW SHUTTR], [GUIDEFRAME]*1, [ZEBRA]*1, [ REMAINING... [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 ...
...EFFECT] tab [MICREF LEVEL], [SELF-TIMER], [FLASH MODE]*3, [TIMING]*2, [RECORD SOUND]*2 - (A tab depends on the OPTION MENU will be described below. (SETTINGS) category MOVIE SETTINGS [REC MODE], [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], [WIDE SELECT]*2, [DIGITAL ZOOM], [STEADYSHOT], [AUTO SLW SHUTTR], [GUIDEFRAME]*1, [ZEBRA]*1, [ REMAINING... [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 ...
Operating Guide
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This is unreadable. 32 If the problem persists even after you can fix by yourself. Inform them of the 5-digit code, which starts from "E." 101-0001 (Warning indicator pertaining to the DC IN jack of the AC Adaptor to files) Slow flashing...authorized Sony service facility. Contact your camcorder again. Warning indicators Menu items are grayed out. • There are some functions you cannot service has occurred. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). C:04:00 C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis display) C:04:ss • The battery pack is closed (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82)....
This is unreadable. 32 If the problem persists even after you can fix by yourself. Inform them of the 5-digit code, which starts from "E." 101-0001 (Warning indicator pertaining to the DC IN jack of the AC Adaptor to files) Slow flashing...authorized Sony service facility. Contact your camcorder again. Warning indicators Menu items are grayed out. • There are some functions you cannot service has occurred. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). C:04:00 C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis display) C:04:ss • The battery pack is closed (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82)....
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Handycam Station DCRA-C171 Input/Output connectors Audio/Video output 10 pin connector Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Audio signal: 327 mV (at load impedance... parts Mass (Approx.) 170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the power cord * See at the label of AC Adaptor for other specifications. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82) Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 4.9 wh (680 mAh) Dimensions (Approx.) 31.8 × 18.5 × 45.0 mm (1 5/16 × 3/4 × 1 13/...
Handycam Station DCRA-C171 Input/Output connectors Audio/Video output 10 pin connector Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Audio signal: 327 mV (at load impedance... parts Mass (Approx.) 170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the power cord * See at the label of AC Adaptor for other specifications. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82) Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 4.9 wh (680 mAh) Dimensions (Approx.) 31.8 × 18.5 × 45.0 mm (1 5/16 × 3/4 × 1 13/...
Handycam® Handbook
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... (This Handbook) Operating Guide (1) USB cable (1) (p. 46, 78, 81) 12 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 Application Software" (1) (p. 73) - The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following...
... (This Handbook) Operating Guide (1) USB cable (1) (p. 46, 78, 81) 12 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 Application Software" (1) (p. 73) - The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following...
Handycam® Handbook
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...power will be supplied from the wall outlet. • When attaching an optional video light, it is recommended that you use your camcorder. The battery pack is ...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 Station, even when the power cord is disconnected from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to 86 °F) is on. Playback time Approximate time (min.) available when you use an NP-FH70/FH100 battery pack (except for DCR-SR42). On the charging/recording...
...power will be supplied from the wall outlet. • When attaching an optional video light, it is recommended that you use your camcorder. The battery pack is ...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 Station, even when the power cord is disconnected from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to 86 °F) is on. Playback time Approximate time (min.) available when you use an NP-FH70/FH100 battery pack (except for DCR-SR42). On the charging/recording...
Handycam® Handbook
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... playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation) Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can change the recording media of [ QUALITY] is set to... lights up . 2 Press EASY A. It also makes screen font size larger for easy viewing. Recording still images Still images are recorded on the LCD screen. 3 Press START/STOP H (or E) to [FINE] (p. 58). .... If the POWER switch is fixed to start recording.* [STBY] b [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Open the lens cover (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82) (p. 19) Recording movies 1 Turn the POWER switch G until the...
... playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation) Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can change the recording media of [ QUALITY] is set to... lights up . 2 Press EASY A. It also makes screen font size larger for easy viewing. Recording still images Still images are recorded on the LCD screen. 3 Press START/STOP H (or E) to [FINE] (p. 58). .... If the POWER switch is fixed to start recording.* [STBY] b [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Open the lens cover (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82) (p. 19) Recording movies 1 Turn the POWER switch G until the...
Handycam® Handbook
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... camcorder List of the (SETTINGS) category items MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 54) Items Page REC MODE 54 NIGHTSHOT LIGHT 54 WIDE SELECT*1 54 DIGITAL ZOOM 55 STEADYSHOT 55 AUTO SLW SHUTTR 55 GUIDEFRAME*2 56 ZEBRA*2 56 REMAINING 56 FLASH LEVEL*2 59 REDEYE REDUC*2 59 PHOTO SETTINGS ... 63 GENERAL SET (p. 64) Items Page DEMO MODE 64 CALIBRATION 115 A.SHUT OFF 64 REMOTE CTRL*3 64 DROP SENSOR 64 *1 DCR-SR42 *2 DCR-SR200/SR300 *3 DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 *4 You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation (p. 20). *5 DCR-SR300 *6 [SOUND SETTINGS] (during Easy...
... camcorder List of the (SETTINGS) category items MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 54) Items Page REC MODE 54 NIGHTSHOT LIGHT 54 WIDE SELECT*1 54 DIGITAL ZOOM 55 STEADYSHOT 55 AUTO SLW SHUTTR 55 GUIDEFRAME*2 56 ZEBRA*2 56 REMAINING 56 FLASH LEVEL*2 59 REDEYE REDUC*2 59 PHOTO SETTINGS ... 63 GENERAL SET (p. 64) Items Page DEMO MODE 64 CALIBRATION 115 A.SHUT OFF 64 REMOTE CTRL*3 64 DROP SENSOR 64 *1 DCR-SR42 *2 DCR-SR200/SR300 *3 DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 *4 You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation (p. 20). *5 DCR-SR300 *6 [SOUND SETTINGS] (during Easy...
Handycam® Handbook
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... Easy Handycam operation. - [FILE NO.] - [VOLUME] - [TV TYPE] - [ DISPLAY] - [BEEP] - [CLOCK SET] - [AREA SET] - [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] - [WIDE SELECT]*1 - [ IMAGE SIZE]*2 - [DEMO MODE] - [TIMING]*2 - [STILL MEDIA] - [ LANGUAGE SET] - [RECORD SOUND]*2 - [FLASH MODE]*3 *1DCR-SR42 *2DCR-SR200/SR300 *3DCR-SR62/SR82 Your ... (CHG) for your camcorder, the camcorder is because the power has been turned on the power again, or use the supplied Remote Commander (except for DCR-SR42). • Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for more than 12 hours. - [FOCUS] - [SPOT FOCUS] - [EXPOSURE] - [...
... Easy Handycam operation. - [FILE NO.] - [VOLUME] - [TV TYPE] - [ DISPLAY] - [BEEP] - [CLOCK SET] - [AREA SET] - [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] - [WIDE SELECT]*1 - [ IMAGE SIZE]*2 - [DEMO MODE] - [TIMING]*2 - [STILL MEDIA] - [ LANGUAGE SET] - [RECORD SOUND]*2 - [FLASH MODE]*3 *1DCR-SR42 *2DCR-SR200/SR300 *3DCR-SR62/SR82 Your ... (CHG) for your camcorder, the camcorder is because the power has been turned on the power again, or use the supplied Remote Commander (except for DCR-SR42). • Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for more than 12 hours. - [FOCUS] - [SPOT FOCUS] - [EXPOSURE] - [...
Handycam® Handbook
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... the recorded movie starts/stops. • On your camcorder, there may be used during Easy Handycam operation. This is called the focal plane phenomenon. The auto focus does not function. • Set [FOCUS] to OFF (p. 27). NIGHTSHOT PLS] (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82), [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] (DCR-SR200... SLOW SHTR]. There is not correctly displayed. • Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (DCRSR42/SR62/SR82) or NIGHTSHOT switch (DCR-SR200/SR300) to [AUTO] (p. 67). • The recording conditions are recording with [S. Tiny spots in a cool place. • The temperature of the way the image ...
... the recorded movie starts/stops. • On your camcorder, there may be used during Easy Handycam operation. This is called the focal plane phenomenon. The auto focus does not function. • Set [FOCUS] to OFF (p. 27). NIGHTSHOT PLS] (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82), [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] (DCR-SR200... SLOW SHTR]. There is not correctly displayed. • Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (DCRSR42/SR62/SR82) or NIGHTSHOT switch (DCR-SR200/SR300) to [AUTO] (p. 67). • The recording conditions are recording with [S. Tiny spots in a cool place. • The temperature of the way the image ...
Hard Disk Capacity Notice
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... matters only. 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 with respect... to the following : Hard Disk capacity (p.35 on Operating Guide, p.50 on Handycam Handbook) DCR-SR42A 60 GB DCR-SR82C/ SR200C/SR300C 100 GB Recording time (approx.) (p.16, 35 on Operating Guide, p.54 on Handycam Handbook) DCR-SR42A HQ 880 min. Address:...
... matters only. 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 with respect... to the following : Hard Disk capacity (p.35 on Operating Guide, p.50 on Handycam Handbook) DCR-SR42A 60 GB DCR-SR82C/ SR200C/SR300C 100 GB Recording time (approx.) (p.16, 35 on Operating Guide, p.54 on Handycam Handbook) DCR-SR42A HQ 880 min. Address:...
Marketing Specifications (DCR-SR82)
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... Information Easy Handycam Button Tele Macro Function Digital still images will be used as an external storage device, convenient for archiving, storing and trasporting your computer for fast transfer of video and still images to achieve an even higher level of smoothness without degradation of video for increased contrast. DCR-SR82 NEW Step-up Hard Disk Drive Camcorder...
... Information Easy Handycam Button Tele Macro Function Digital still images will be used as an external storage device, convenient for archiving, storing and trasporting your computer for fast transfer of video and still images to achieve an even higher level of smoothness without degradation of video for increased contrast. DCR-SR82 NEW Step-up Hard Disk Drive Camcorder...
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... Power Adaptor/Camera Charger (ACL200) InfoLITHIUM® Rechargeable Battery (NP-FH40) Remote Commander® Remote Control (RMT-835) Handycam Station A/V Cable (Stereo) USB Cable Enjoy Handycam DVD Optional Accessories High Grade A/V Cable with compatible Sony InfoLITHIUM®...
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... Power Adaptor/Camera Charger (ACL200) InfoLITHIUM® Rechargeable Battery (NP-FH40) Remote Commander® Remote Control (RMT-835) Handycam Station A/V Cable (Stereo) USB Cable Enjoy Handycam DVD Optional Accessories High Grade A/V Cable with compatible Sony InfoLITHIUM®...