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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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...TV technician for a digital device pursuant to comply with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C171 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. special handling may cause undesired operation. Address: ...and, if not installed and used with the equipment in a particular installation. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Notes DCR-SR42, DCR-SR62, DCR-SR82, DCR-SR200 and DCR-SR300 are to be used in this manual could void your authority to radio or television reception, which the receiver...
...TV technician for a digital device pursuant to comply with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C171 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. special handling may cause undesired operation. Address: ...and, if not installed and used with the equipment in a particular installation. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Notes DCR-SR42, DCR-SR62, DCR-SR82, DCR-SR200 and DCR-SR300 are to be used in this manual could void your authority to radio or television reception, which the receiver...
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... Note on the LCD screen (p.32). to apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder. Also, you can save your image data using the camcorder at high altitudes • Do not turn on DCR-SR300. • The screenshots are recorded without notice. • Unless otherwise specially ...for illustrating the operating procedures. Do not apply shock or vibration to your recorded images on the operating system of the computer. * Refer to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 7 Note on using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder*. • It is recommended that you perform [ EMPTY]* to...
... Note on the LCD screen (p.32). to apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder. Also, you can save your image data using the camcorder at high altitudes • Do not turn on DCR-SR300. • The screenshots are recorded without notice. • Unless otherwise specially ...for illustrating the operating procedures. Do not apply shock or vibration to your recorded images on the operating system of the computer. * Refer to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 7 Note on using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder*. • It is recommended that you perform [ EMPTY]* to...
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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) - 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) - 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.
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The CHG (charge) lamp lights up . Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery pack. 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 AC Adaptor to the DC...jack DC plug AC Adaptor Power cord To the wall outlet You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder. • Your camcorder operates only with an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series). 1 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until ...
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up . Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery pack. 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 AC Adaptor to the DC...jack DC plug AC Adaptor Power cord To the wall outlet You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder. • Your camcorder operates only with an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series). 1 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until ...
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... AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is turned off and zooming. NP-FH40: (Unit:min.) DCR-SR42 Charging time 125 Recording time*1 Continuous 105 recording time Typical recording time*4 50 Playback time 120...
... AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is turned off and zooming. NP-FH40: (Unit:min.) DCR-SR42 Charging time 125 Recording time*1 Continuous 105 recording time Typical recording time*4 50 Playback time 120...
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...you can capture up to a "Memory Stick Duo." x To change the recording media of still images to 3 still images by pressing PHOTO during Easy Handycam operation. ACCESS lamp ("Memory Stick Duo") To eject a "Memory Stick Duo," open the LCD panel, lightly push the "Memory Stick Duo" in the ...by Sony Corporation. DCR-SR42/SR62: approx. 10 hours and 50 minutes DCR-SR82: approx. 21 hours and 40 minutes DCR-SR200/SR300: approx. 14 hours and 30 minutes To record still images on the "Memory Stick Duo" (1GB) are followings (with recording mode [SP]); Do not shake or knock your camcorder is...
...you can capture up to a "Memory Stick Duo." x To change the recording media of still images to 3 still images by pressing PHOTO during Easy Handycam operation. ACCESS lamp ("Memory Stick Duo") To eject a "Memory Stick Duo," open the LCD panel, lightly push the "Memory Stick Duo" in the ...by Sony Corporation. DCR-SR42/SR62: approx. 10 hours and 50 minutes DCR-SR82: approx. 21 hours and 40 minutes DCR-SR200/SR300: approx. 14 hours and 30 minutes To record still images on the "Memory Stick Duo" (1GB) are followings (with recording mode [SP]); Do not shake or knock your camcorder is...
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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 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. Sound picked up by the built-in microphone Records sound.
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 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. Sound picked up by the built-in microphone Records sound.
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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).
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... CD-ROM, you want to delete, then touch the image to be deleted. Saving images on a computer You can save the images recorded on the camcorder as a DVD-R or a computer. Saving images by connecting your computer on a DVD. The selected image is marked with . 3 Touch t [YES] t . ... still image is marked with One Touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can save images recorded on the camcorder directly to the type of external media such as described below. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Creating a DVD with . 4 Touch t [YES] t . Deleting the images on the hard disk 1...
... CD-ROM, you want to delete, then touch the image to be deleted. Saving images on a computer You can save the images recorded on the camcorder as a DVD-R or a computer. Saving images by connecting your computer on a DVD. The selected image is marked with . 3 Touch t [YES] t . ... still image is marked with One Touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can save images recorded on the camcorder directly to the type of external media such as described below. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Creating a DVD with . 4 Touch t [YES] t . Deleting the images on the hard disk 1...
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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. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 25 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). 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. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 25 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).
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....pdf", you can view the handbook. Creating a DVD Install the above OS has been upgraded or in the disc drive of your camcorder or how to use connecting to your computer. Installation starts. x System requirements When using "Picture Motion Browser," you can enjoy the ... - It is required. On the advanced use of your computer. Creating a DVD with Macintosh. Editing the imported images - Viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) To view "Handycam Handbook," you need to install Adobe Reader on the computer. 2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in a multi-boot environment. Performing...
....pdf", you can view the handbook. Creating a DVD Install the above OS has been upgraded or in the disc drive of your camcorder or how to use connecting to your computer. Installation starts. x System requirements When using "Picture Motion Browser," you can enjoy the ... - It is required. On the advanced use of your computer. Creating a DVD with Macintosh. Editing the imported images - Viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) To view "Handycam Handbook," you need to install Adobe Reader on the computer. 2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in a multi-boot environment. Performing...
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...accept the terms of the license agreement] when you agree, then click [Next]. 8 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station, then turn the POWER switch to turn on. 9 Connect the Handycam Station to your computer using the supplied USB cable, then click [Next] on the computer before ... work properly due to the power saving function of your computer. Restart your computer after completing the installation. 27 Provide the camcorder and the Handycam Station, and a USB cable beforehand. However, imported images and images on computers fulfilling the above system requirements. •...
...accept the terms of the license agreement] when you agree, then click [Next]. 8 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station, then turn the POWER switch to turn on. 9 Connect the Handycam Station to your computer using the supplied USB cable, then click [Next] on the computer before ... work properly due to the power saving function of your computer. Restart your computer after completing the installation. 27 Provide the camcorder and the Handycam Station, and a USB cable beforehand. However, imported images and images on computers fulfilling the above system requirements. •...
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...operation. • If the item is created on the desktop. • Once you may need to install the software. To see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Follow the on the desktop. Windows Media Format 9 Series Runtime (Windows 2000 only) Software required to complete the installation....information about Picture Motion Browser, visit the following URL: http://www.sony.net/support-disoft/ Performing various functions - If the installation screen appears, follow the instructions to change the recording functions and the operating settings for your camcorder, then press (HOME) A (or B). 2 Touch the ...
...operation. • If the item is created on the desktop. • Once you may need to install the software. To see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Follow the on the desktop. Windows Media Format 9 Series Runtime (Windows 2000 only) Software required to complete the installation....information about Picture Motion Browser, visit the following URL: http://www.sony.net/support-disoft/ Performing various functions - If the installation screen appears, follow the instructions to change the recording functions and the operating settings for your camcorder, then press (HOME) A (or B). 2 Touch the ...
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... appears just like the pop-up window that appear on the screen depend on the screen, touch another tab. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 While using your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy... Handycam operation (p.16). If you cannot find the item anywhere, the function does not work under the situation. • The tabs and items that appears when you touch an item, its explanation appears on a computer. The bottom of your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on the ...
... appears just like the pop-up window that appear on the screen depend on the screen, touch another tab. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 While using your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy... Handycam operation (p.16). If you cannot find the item anywhere, the function does not work under the situation. • The tabs and items that appears when you touch an item, its explanation appears on a computer. The bottom of your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on the ...
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... SET]/[SUMMERTIME], [ LANGUAGE SET]*4 GENERAL SET [DEMO MODE], [CALIBRATION], [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 you can set only on the...
... SET]/[SUMMERTIME], [ LANGUAGE SET]*4 GENERAL SET [DEMO MODE], [CALIBRATION], [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 you can set only on the...
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... extremely high/low. Turn off (A.SHUT OFF). Turn off your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off the camcorder and take it for a while in a cool place. • The temperature of your Sony dealer. This is not a malfunction. Buttons do not work . • During Easy Handycam operation, available buttons/functions are reset.) • The temperature...
... extremely high/low. Turn off (A.SHUT OFF). Turn off your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off the camcorder and take it for a while in a cool place. • The temperature of your Sony dealer. This is not a malfunction. Buttons do not work . • During Easy Handycam operation, available buttons/functions are reset.) • The temperature...
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... is unreadable. 32 Inform them of times, contact your camcorder again. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). If the problem persists even after you can fix by yourself. This is closed (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82). • When you turn on your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Some symptoms you have tried a couple of...
... is unreadable. 32 Inform them of times, contact your camcorder again. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). If the problem persists even after you can fix by yourself. This is closed (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82). • When you turn on your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Some symptoms you have tried a couple of...
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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 the label of AC Adaptor for other specifications. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82...
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 the label of AC Adaptor for other specifications. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82...
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...may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Additional Information 39 All other countries. On trademarks • "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...
...may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Additional Information 39 All other countries. On trademarks • "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...