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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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...). Operation is subject to the collection and recycling location nearest you may result. Record the serial number in the U.S.A. Operation is for future reference. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR42 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Otherwise, fire or injury may call toll free 1800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc...
...). Operation is subject to the collection and recycling location nearest you may result. Record the serial number in the U.S.A. Operation is for future reference. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR42 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Otherwise, fire or injury may call toll free 1800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc...
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... No.: DCR-SR82 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C171 and AC Adaptor Model AC-... for a digital device pursuant to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Notes DCR-SR42, DCR-SR62, DCR-SR82, DCR-SR200 and DCR-SR300 are cautioned...
... No.: DCR-SR82 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C171 and AC Adaptor Model AC-... for a digital device pursuant to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Notes DCR-SR42, DCR-SR62, DCR-SR82, DCR-SR200 and DCR-SR300 are cautioned...
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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. Picture Motion Browser (Software) - Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 9 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have...
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. Picture Motion Browser (Software) - Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 9 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have...
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...sheet To change the battery of in any countries/ regions using the Remote Commander. AC-L200/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 the + side facing up. 3 ... to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. Power supply You can use your camcorder in fire. 10 In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the tab, inset your fingernail into the Remote Commander until ...
...sheet To change the battery of in any countries/ regions using the Remote Commander. AC-L200/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 the + side facing up. 3 ... to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. Power supply You can use your camcorder in fire. 10 In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the tab, inset your fingernail into the Remote Commander until ...
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... 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... 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 still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor.
... 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... 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 still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor.
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Step 4: Preparing for recording 2 180 degrees (max.) 1 90 degrees to select the desired screen aspect ratio (except for DCR-SR42. 1 Adjust the LCD panel. 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 turn on your camcorder. 3 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly 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 correctly. 14
Step 4: Preparing for recording 2 180 degrees (max.) 1 90 degrees to select the desired screen aspect ratio (except for DCR-SR42. 1 Adjust the LCD panel. 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 turn on your camcorder. 3 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly 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 correctly. 14
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Still Images Press PHOTO lightly to open (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82). • For DCR-SR200/SR300, the lens cover opens and closes automatically. 2 Turn the POWER switch until the respective lamp lights up 1 ... B). 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. 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 [...
Still Images Press PHOTO lightly to open (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82). • For DCR-SR200/SR300, the lens cover opens and closes automatically. 2 Turn the POWER switch until the respective lamp lights up 1 ... B). 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. 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 [...
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... images by Sony Corporation. Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. • You can capture up to recording standby mode. 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 operation. To cancel Easy Handycam operation, press EASY ...
... images by Sony Corporation. Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. • You can capture up to recording standby mode. 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 operation. To cancel Easy Handycam operation, press EASY ...
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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 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.
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 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.
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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.
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...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." Backlight n White balance SteadyShot off Drop sensor activated Meaning Slide show set NightShot plus*4 NightShot*1 Super NightShot plus*4 Super NightShot*1 Color Slow Shutter Indicator E Meaning PictBridge connecting Warning Bottom Indicator 9 Meaning Picture effect Digital...
...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." Backlight n White balance SteadyShot off Drop sensor activated Meaning Slide show set NightShot plus*4 NightShot*1 Super NightShot plus*4 Super NightShot*1 Color Slow Shutter Indicator E Meaning PictBridge connecting Warning Bottom Indicator 9 Meaning Picture effect Digital...
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(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 PHOTO SETTINGS [ ...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...
(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 PHOTO SETTINGS [ ...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...
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... Connect the DC plug of the Handycam Station or your camcorder securely (p.11). Contact your camcorder again. Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the screen. Lights appear on the screen even if the lens cover is closed (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82). • When you... and operate your camcorder again. • Turn on your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). C:13:ss / C:32:ss • Remove the power source. Inform them of the 5-digit code, which starts from "E." 101-0001 (Warning indicator pertaining...
... Connect the DC plug of the Handycam Station or your camcorder securely (p.11). Contact your camcorder again. Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the screen. Lights appear on the screen even if the lens cover is closed (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82). • When you... and operate your camcorder again. • Turn on your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). C:13:ss / C:32:ss • Remove the power source. Inform them of the 5-digit code, which starts from "E." 101-0001 (Warning indicator pertaining...
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...is attached. 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 ...• Wipe the surface of which is used for data management. 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 ...
...is attached. 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 ...• Wipe the surface of which is used for data management. 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 ...
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... (Movie, 4:3) Approx. 690 000 pixels Effective (Still, 4:3) Approx. 1 000 000 pixels Effective (Still, 16:9) Approx. 750 000 pixels DCR-SR200 5.9 mm (1/3 type) CMOS sensor Recording pixels (still image, 4:3): Max. 4.0 mega (2 304 × 1 728) pixels*2 Gross: Approx. 2 100 000 pixels Effective (Movie,...80 × Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) 36 DCR-SR300 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T Optical:10 ×, Digital:20 × Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) Focal length DCR-SR42 F=1.8 - 4.1 f=1.9 - 76.0 mm (3/32 - 3 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies: 36 - 1 440 mm (1 7/16 - ...
... (Movie, 4:3) Approx. 690 000 pixels Effective (Still, 4:3) Approx. 1 000 000 pixels Effective (Still, 16:9) Approx. 750 000 pixels DCR-SR200 5.9 mm (1/3 type) CMOS sensor Recording pixels (still image, 4:3): Max. 4.0 mega (2 304 × 1 728) pixels*2 Gross: Approx. 2 100 000 pixels Effective (Movie,...80 × Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) 36 DCR-SR300 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T Optical:10 ×, Digital:20 × Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) Focal length DCR-SR42 F=1.8 - 4.1 f=1.9 - 76.0 mm (3/32 - 3 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies: 36 - 1 440 mm (1 7/16 - ...
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...Sony's ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. *3 In 16:9 mode, the focal length figures are actual figures resulting from wide angle pixel readout. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Input/Output connectors Audio/Video...AC Adaptor) Average power consumption During camera recording with supplied battery pack NP-FH60 attached Mass (Approx.) DCR-SR42 335 g (11 oz) main unit only 380 g (13 oz) including the NP-FH40 rechargeable battery pack DCR-SR62 350 g (12 oz) ...
...Sony's ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. *3 In 16:9 mode, the focal length figures are actual figures resulting from wide angle pixel readout. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Input/Output connectors Audio/Video...AC Adaptor) Average power consumption During camera recording with supplied battery pack NP-FH60 attached Mass (Approx.) DCR-SR42 335 g (11 oz) main unit only 380 g (13 oz) including the NP-FH40 rechargeable battery pack DCR-SR62 350 g (12 oz) ...
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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 ... projecting 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 ...
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 ... projecting 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 ...
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...DCR-SR300. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is T -coated to make sure the image and sound are normal results of recording media and other than the images recorded with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony...copyright laws. • You cannot play back images recorded with a digital still camera, and may be copyrighted. You also cannot play back ...for effective use. Unauthorized recording of light from what you need a NTSC system-based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82/SR200/ ...
...DCR-SR300. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is T -coated to make sure the image and sound are normal results of recording media and other than the images recorded with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony...copyright laws. • You cannot play back images recorded with a digital still camera, and may be copyrighted. You also cannot play back ...for effective use. Unauthorized recording of light from what you need a NTSC system-based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82/SR200/ ...
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Subject examples and solutions Checking your golf swing B SMTH SLW REC 29 B SPORTS 69 Capturing still images during movie recording B Dual Rec 26 Getting a good shot of a ski slope or beach B Backlight 28 B BEACH 69 B SNOW 69 A child on the stage under a spot light B SPOTLIGHT ... its splendor B PORTRAIT 69 B FOCUS 67 B TELE MACRO 67 Focusing on the dog on the left side of the screen B FOCUS 67 B SPOT FOCUS 67 * DCR-SR200/SR300 ** DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 B FIREWORKS 69 B FOCUS 67 A sleeping child under dim light B NightShot plus 27 B NightShot 27 B COLOR SLOW SHTR 70 7
Subject examples and solutions Checking your golf swing B SMTH SLW REC 29 B SPORTS 69 Capturing still images during movie recording B Dual Rec 26 Getting a good shot of a ski slope or beach B Backlight 28 B BEACH 69 B SNOW 69 A child on the stage under a spot light B SPOTLIGHT ... its splendor B PORTRAIT 69 B FOCUS 67 B TELE MACRO 67 Focusing on the dog on the left side of the screen B FOCUS 67 B SPOT FOCUS 67 * DCR-SR200/SR300 ** DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 B FIREWORKS 69 B FOCUS 67 A sleeping child under dim light B NightShot plus 27 B NightShot 27 B COLOR SLOW SHTR 70 7