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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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...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 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Operation is connected. - Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital... number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C171 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B. Notes DCR-SR42, DCR-SR62, DCR-SR82, DCR-SR200 and DCR-SR300 are designed to radio communications. Increase the separation ...
...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 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Operation is connected. - Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital... number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C171 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B. Notes DCR-SR42, DCR-SR62, DCR-SR82, DCR-SR200 and DCR-SR300 are designed to radio communications. Increase the separation ...
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...video tapes, and other accessories are subject to prevent the recovery of the camcorder may not be copyrighted. Doing so may not be provided, even if recording..., or recording or playback may damage the hard disk drive of the POWER switch (p.13...recorded images on the LCD screen (p.32). Note on DCR-SR300. • The screenshots are used for the contents of recordings cannot be possible. On the drop sensor • To protect the internal hard... recording/play back on the camcorder, due to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 7 In this manual were taken with a digital still camera,...
...video tapes, and other accessories are subject to prevent the recovery of the camcorder may not be copyrighted. Doing so may not be provided, even if recording..., or recording or playback may damage the hard disk drive of the POWER switch (p.13...recorded images on the LCD screen (p.32). Note on DCR-SR300. • The screenshots are used for the contents of recordings cannot be possible. On the drop sensor • To protect the internal hard... recording/play back on the camcorder, due to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 7 In this manual were taken with a digital still camera,...
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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) - Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 9 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your...
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) - Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 9 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your...
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The CHG (charge) lamp turns off . 11 Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. 2 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG) (The default setting). 3 Connect the...pack (H series). 1 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery pack. Be sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p.13).... • When you remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor, make sure that the v mark on the Handycam Station.
The CHG (charge) lamp turns off . 11 Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. 2 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG) (The default setting). 3 Connect the...pack (H series). 1 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery pack. Be sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p.13).... • When you remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor, make sure that the v mark on the Handycam Station.
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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*2 100...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. POWER switch DC plug DC...
... 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...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. POWER switch DC plug DC...
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... by Sony Corporation. To cancel Easy Handycam operation, press EASY again. • You cannot use only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with recording mode [SP]); • 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. DCR...
... by Sony Corporation. To cancel Easy Handycam operation, press EASY again. • You cannot use only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with recording mode [SP]); • 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. DCR...
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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 dark places, set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON. ( appears.) 6 Built-in microphone is converted to 5.1ch surround sound and recorded.*2 19 Sound picked up by the built-in microphone Records sound.
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 dark places, set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON. ( appears.) 6 Built-in microphone is converted to 5.1ch surround sound and recorded.*2 19 Sound picked up by the built-in microphone Records sound.
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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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... the supplied CD-ROM, you can save images on a DVD. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Saving images by connecting your computer on a DVD or the hard disk of a computer. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Deleting the images on the hard disk 1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS) t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ ... can save the image data to the limited capacity of the internal hard disk, make sure that you want to delete, then touch the image to a DVD with One Touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can save images recorded on the camcorder as a DVD-R or a computer. Due to ...
... the supplied CD-ROM, you can save images on a DVD. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Saving images by connecting your computer on a DVD or the hard disk of a computer. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Deleting the images on the hard disk 1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS) t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ ... can save the image data to the limited capacity of the internal hard disk, make sure that you want to delete, then touch the image to a DVD with One Touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can save images recorded on the camcorder as a DVD-R or a computer. Due to ...
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A/V OUT jack S VIDEO VIDEO (Yellow) (White) AUDIO (Yellow) (Red) IN : Signal flow VCR or TVs • You can dub the images recorded on a TV Connect your camcorder to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders. Recording/Playback Playing the image on the camcorder to the input jack of TV or VCR using A/V connecting cable 1 (supplied) or A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO 2 (optional). For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 25 For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF).
A/V OUT jack S VIDEO VIDEO (Yellow) (White) AUDIO (Yellow) (Red) IN : Signal flow VCR or TVs • You can dub the images recorded on a TV Connect your camcorder to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders. Recording/Playback Playing the image on the camcorder to the input jack of TV or VCR using A/V connecting cable 1 (supplied) or A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO 2 (optional). For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 25 For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF).
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... "Handbook.pdf" on DirectX technology. Performing with Macintosh. Creating a DVD with One Touch - Viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) To view "Handycam Handbook," you can enjoy the following the steps below . Installation starts. ROM from the disc drive of your computer, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). After having the software installed, doubleclick "Handbook.pdf", you need the following...
... "Handbook.pdf" on DirectX technology. Performing with Macintosh. Creating a DVD with One Touch - Viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) To view "Handycam Handbook," you can enjoy the following the steps below . Installation starts. ROM from the disc drive of your computer, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). After having the software installed, doubleclick "Handbook.pdf", you need the following...
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Recording/Playback Hard disk: Available free hard disk space for installation required: Approximately 600 MB (for creating a DVD, 5 GB or more may be required) Display: DirectX 7 or later-compatible video card, Minimum 1024 × 768 dots, High Color (16 bit color) Others: USB port (this time. ... Windows computer before installing the software. 3 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of the computer. The installation is reproduced in uneven playback. Provide the camcorder and the Handycam Station, and a USB cable beforehand. The sound is required only for your computer...
Recording/Playback Hard disk: Available free hard disk space for installation required: Approximately 600 MB (for creating a DVD, 5 GB or more may be required) Display: DirectX 7 or later-compatible video card, Minimum 1024 × 768 dots, High Color (16 bit color) Others: USB port (this time. ... Windows computer before installing the software. 3 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of the computer. The installation is reproduced in uneven playback. Provide the camcorder and the Handycam Station, and a USB cable beforehand. The sound is required only for your computer...
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... URL: http://www.sony.net/support-disoft/ Performing various functions - " HOME" and " OPTION" (HOME) B (HOME) A (OPTION) Using the HOME MENU You can get secure and useful customer support. qa Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of each item on... the screen, touch v/V to install the required software. - Depending on the computer, you can change the page. • To hide the HOME MENU screen, touch . • You cannot select or activate simultaneously the grayed items in the current recording/playback situation. For details, see "Handycam...
... URL: http://www.sony.net/support-disoft/ Performing various functions - " HOME" and " OPTION" (HOME) B (HOME) A (OPTION) Using the HOME MENU You can get secure and useful customer support. qa Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of each item on... the screen, touch v/V to install the required software. - Depending on the computer, you can change the page. • To hide the HOME MENU screen, touch . • You cannot select or activate simultaneously the grayed items in the current recording/playback situation. For details, see "Handycam...
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...pop-up window that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of the (HELP) button turns orange. 3...MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation (p.16). Various functions are displayed in the context of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category MOVIE PHOTO SMTH SLW ...REC*1 (VIEW IMAGES) category VISUAL INDEX PLAYLIST (OTHERS) category DELETE [ DELETE], [ DELETE] EDIT [ DELETE], [ DELETE], [DIVIDE], [COPY] PLAYLIST EDIT [ ERASE], [ ERASE ALL], [ MOVE], [ ADD], [ ADD by date] PRINT [ PRINT], [ PRINT] COMPUTER [ COMPUTER], [ COMPUTER], [DISC...
...pop-up window that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of the (HELP) button turns orange. 3...MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation (p.16). Various functions are displayed in the context of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category MOVIE PHOTO SMTH SLW ...REC*1 (VIEW IMAGES) category VISUAL INDEX PLAYLIST (OTHERS) category DELETE [ DELETE], [ DELETE] EDIT [ DELETE], [ DELETE], [DIVIDE], [COPY] PLAYLIST EDIT [ ERASE], [ ERASE ALL], [ MOVE], [ ADD], [ ADD by date] PRINT [ PRINT], [ PRINT] COMPUTER [ COMPUTER], [ COMPUTER], [DISC...
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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 ...
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... button (p.20) using your data. Buttons do not operate your camcorder to save the data on the internal hard disk (see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF)) on the hard disk. The recording stops. • The temperature of your camcorder is full. We will neither copy nor retain your camcorder,... while in order to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you run into any loss of hard disk data. • During repair, we may be ready to initialize or change the current hard disk of the camcorder, depending on . However, your Sony dealer will not compensate you ...
... button (p.20) using your data. Buttons do not operate your camcorder to save the data on the internal hard disk (see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF)) on the hard disk. The recording stops. • The temperature of your camcorder is full. We will neither copy nor retain your camcorder,... while in order to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you run into any loss of hard disk data. • During repair, we may be ready to initialize or change the current hard disk of the camcorder, depending on . However, your Sony dealer will not compensate you ...
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.../ E:91:ss / E:94:ss • A malfunction that you cannot activate simultaneously. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on your camcorder securely (p.11). Use an "...• Remove the power source. Contact your camcorder while the lens cover is closed (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82). • When you can fix by yourself. Inform them of times...Reconnect it and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of the 5-digit code, which starts from...
.../ E:91:ss / E:94:ss • A malfunction that you cannot activate simultaneously. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on your camcorder securely (p.11). Use an "...• Remove the power source. Contact your camcorder while the lens cover is closed (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82). • When you can fix by yourself. Inform them of times...Reconnect it and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of the 5-digit code, which starts from...
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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... 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 ...
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... 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 ...
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...• "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " PRO Duo," " "MagicGate," " ," "Memory Stick ," ," "MagicGate Memory Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. ...• DVD-R, DVD+R DL, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW logo are trademarks. • Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator ...
...• "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " PRO Duo," " "MagicGate," " ," "Memory Stick ," ," "MagicGate Memory Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. ...• DVD-R, DVD+R DL, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW logo are trademarks. • Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator ...