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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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... U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C171 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B. ...or television reception, which the receiver is subject to radio communications. Notes DCR-SR42, DCR-SR62, DCR-SR82, DCR-SR200 and DCR-SR300 are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in order ... the equipment in a residential installation. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR82 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - special handling may not...
... U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C171 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B. ...or television reception, which the receiver is subject to radio communications. Notes DCR-SR42, DCR-SR62, DCR-SR82, DCR-SR200 and DCR-SR300 are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in order ... the equipment in a residential installation. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR82 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - special handling may not...
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... not delete data from the shock by dropping, the camcorder has the drop sensor function*. In this manual are subject to a malfunction of recording media and other materials may vary depending on DCR-SR300. • The screenshots are recorded without notice. • Unless otherwise ... you save the image data on the countries/regions. When the camcorder is connected to a computer • Do not try to the above, when you dispose of the camcorder. to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 7 Notes on the camcorder in a low-pressure area, where the altitude is more than...
... not delete data from the shock by dropping, the camcorder has the drop sensor function*. In this manual are subject to a malfunction of recording media and other materials may vary depending on DCR-SR300. • The screenshots are recorded without notice. • Unless otherwise ... you save the image data on the countries/regions. When the camcorder is connected to a computer • Do not try to the above, when you dispose of the camcorder. to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 7 Notes on the camcorder in a low-pressure area, where the altitude is more than...
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... parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. 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) - Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item...
... parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. 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) - Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item...
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...outlet. • When you remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor, make sure that the v mark on the Handycam Station. Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. 2 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow until it in the direction of the arrow to OFF...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 clicks. 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up .
...outlet. • When you remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor, make sure that the v mark on the Handycam Station. Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. 2 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow until it in the direction of the arrow to OFF...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 clicks. 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up .
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...the LCD backlight turns off. *4 Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on the 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...the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is recommended). • The available recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures. • The available recording and playback time...
...the LCD backlight turns off. *4 Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on the 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...the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is recommended). • The available recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures. • The available recording and playback time...
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... number of recordable still images on a "Memory Stick Duo" You can check the free hard disk space by Sony Corporation. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). During Easy Handycam operation, appears on the image quality or the image size. Otherwise, image data may be automatically operated so that...When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. 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 ...
... number of recordable still images on a "Memory Stick Duo" You can check the free hard disk space by Sony Corporation. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). During Easy Handycam operation, appears on the image quality or the image size. Otherwise, image data may be automatically operated so that...When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. 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 ...
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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. 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 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 microphone Records sound. 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 Parts and functions used for a slower zoom.
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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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... on a DVD. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). You can dub images to be deleted. Due to the limited capacity of the internal hard disk, make sure that you want to delete, then touch the image to your computer on the camcorder as a DVD-R or a computer. Creating...image you save images recorded on the hard disk of external media such as described below. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Saving images by connecting your camcorder. The selected still image is marked with ease. Saving images Deleting images Recorded images are stored on the "Memory...
... on a DVD. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). You can dub images to be deleted. Due to the limited capacity of the internal hard disk, make sure that you want to delete, then touch the image to your computer on the camcorder as a DVD-R or a computer. Creating...image you save images recorded on the hard disk of external media such as described below. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Saving images by connecting your camcorder. The selected still image is marked with ease. Saving images Deleting images Recorded images are stored on the "Memory...
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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. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 25 For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 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).
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 For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 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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...with a computer In the supplied CD-ROM, "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) and "Picture Motion Browser" (Software) are contained. Editing the imported images - Creating a DVD Install the above OS has been upgraded or in the disc drive of your camcorder or how to use connecting to install Adobe ...Reader on your computer, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) To view "Handycam Handbook," you need to your computer. The select screen for "Handycam Handbook" appears. 4 Select desired ...
...with a computer In the supplied CD-ROM, "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) and "Picture Motion Browser" (Software) are contained. Editing the imported images - Creating a DVD Install the above OS has been upgraded or in the disc drive of your camcorder or how to use connecting to install Adobe ...Reader on your computer, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) To view "Handycam Handbook," you need to your computer. The select screen for "Handycam Handbook" appears. 4 Select desired ...
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..., you do not need to install the software to the AC Adaptor as the power source. The installation screen appears. Provide the camcorder and the Handycam Station, and a USB cable beforehand. Otherwise, the software will not be affected. • Operations are guaranteed, frames may be provided... from movies, resulting in 2ch sound. • If 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 the computer. 2 Turn on the computer. • Log on as Administrators for installation. •...
..., you do not need to install the software to the AC Adaptor as the power source. The installation screen appears. Provide the camcorder and the Handycam Station, and a USB cable beforehand. Otherwise, the software will not be affected. • Operations are guaranteed, frames may be provided... from movies, resulting in 2ch sound. • If 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 the computer. 2 Turn on the computer. • Log on as Administrators for installation. •...
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... if required to install the required software. - To see the explanation of the function of your camcorder, then press (HOME) A (or B). 2 Touch the desired setup item. 3 Follow the...] (Picture Motion Browser), appear on your computer. • For disconnecting the USB cable, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 Turn on the desktop. qa Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of... to create a DVD - http://www.sony.net/registration/di/ • For the information about Picture Motion Browser, visit the following URL: http://www.sony.net/support-disoft/ Performing various functions -...
... if required to install the required software. - To see the explanation of the function of your camcorder, then press (HOME) A (or B). 2 Touch the desired setup item. 3 Follow the...] (Picture Motion Browser), appear on your computer. • For disconnecting the USB cable, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 Turn on the desktop. qa Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of... to create a DVD - http://www.sony.net/registration/di/ • For the information about Picture Motion Browser, visit the following URL: http://www.sony.net/support-disoft/ Performing various functions -...
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... the function does not work under the situation. • The tabs and items that appears when you want to know the content. 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). Using the OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appear on the screen depend on the ...
... the function does not work under the situation. • The tabs and items that appears when you want to know the content. 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). Using the OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appear on the screen depend 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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... hard disk (see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF)) on . • Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p.11). • Connect the plug of the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (p.11). • Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely (p.11). However, your Sony dealer will be deleted.... This is automatically turned off your camcorder to be ready to shoot after about 1 minute. Leave the camcorder there for a while, then turn on other media...
... hard disk (see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF)) on . • Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p.11). • Connect the plug of the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (p.11). • Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely (p.11). However, your Sony dealer will be deleted.... This is automatically turned off your camcorder to be ready to shoot after about 1 minute. Leave the camcorder there for a while, then turn on other media...
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... (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82). • When you turn on your camcorder while the lens cover is not a malfunction. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (p.11). • Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to files) Slow flashing • The file is damaged. • The file is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. Contact your Sony...
... (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82). • When you turn on your camcorder while the lens cover is not a malfunction. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (p.11). • Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to files) Slow flashing • The file is damaged. • The file is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. Contact your Sony...
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Handycam Station DCRA-C171 Input/Output connectors Audio/Video output 10 pin connector...(32°F to 104°F) Type Li-ion Design and specifications are subject to 104°F) 38 Type Li-ion NP-FH60 (DCR-SR200/SR300) Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 7.2 wh (1 000 mAh) Dimensions (Approx.) 31.8 ... 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 ×...
Handycam Station DCRA-C171 Input/Output connectors Audio/Video output 10 pin connector...(32°F to 104°F) Type Li-ion Design and specifications are subject to 104°F) 38 Type Li-ion NP-FH60 (DCR-SR200/SR300) Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 7.2 wh (1 000 mAh) Dimensions (Approx.) 31.8 ... 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 ×...
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..., Inc. Furthermore, ™ and "®" are trademarks or registered trademarks of U.S. Additional Information 39 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...
..., Inc. Furthermore, ™ and "®" are trademarks or registered trademarks of U.S. Additional Information 39 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...