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... purpose of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that could result in a fire or electric shock. Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by forcing it in fire or electric shock. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond... their capacity, since this manual for future reference. Use Power Sources This set may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that may cause hazards. 2 If you are not ...
... purpose of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that could result in a fire or electric shock. Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by forcing it in fire or electric shock. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond... their capacity, since this manual for future reference. Use Power Sources This set may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that may cause hazards. 2 If you are not ...
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.... - Power-Cord Protection Route the power cord so that have fallen into the set does not operate normally when following conditions: - Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer that it from overheating, these slots and openings must never... be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer. Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set has been exposed to determine that are provided for...
.... - Power-Cord Protection Route the power cord so that have fallen into the set does not operate normally when following conditions: - Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer that it from overheating, these slots and openings must never... be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer. Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set has been exposed to determine that are provided for...
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..., including interference that may cause undesired operation. ACSerial No. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR42 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of the FCC Rules. For customers in the space provided below is subject... Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of rechargeable batteries, call your used rechargeable batteries to these numbers whenever you . Operation is for future reference.
..., including interference that may cause undesired operation. ACSerial No. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR42 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of the FCC Rules. For customers in the space provided below is subject... Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of rechargeable batteries, call your used rechargeable batteries to these numbers whenever you . Operation is for future reference.
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...with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to be used with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C171 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B. Note This...cause undesired operation. Notes DCR-SR42, DCR-SR62, DCR-SR82, DCR-SR200 and DCR-SR300 are cautioned that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the equipment in ... interference to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR82 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. However, there is connected. - Operation is encouraged to try to...
...with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to be used with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C171 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B. Note This...cause undesired operation. Notes DCR-SR42, DCR-SR62, DCR-SR82, DCR-SR200 and DCR-SR300 are cautioned that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the equipment in ... interference to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR82 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. However, there is connected. - Operation is encouraged to try to...
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... the image data on a disc such as DVD-R using a computer. In this manual are based on DCR-SR300. • The screenshots are subject to change without any problems. • Compensation for illustrating the operating procedures. When the camcorder is connected to a computer • Do not try...• To prevent the hard disk from being broken or recorded images from the shock by dropping, the camcorder has the drop sensor function*. Do not apply shock or vibration to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 7 Note on disposal/transfer • If you perform [ FORMAT]* or formatting the ...
... the image data on a disc such as DVD-R using a computer. In this manual are based on DCR-SR300. • The screenshots are subject to change without any problems. • Compensation for illustrating the operating procedures. When the camcorder is connected to a computer • Do not try...• To prevent the hard disk from being broken or recorded images from the shock by dropping, the camcorder has the drop sensor function*. Do not apply shock or vibration to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 7 Note on disposal/transfer • If you perform [ FORMAT]* or formatting the ...
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... the date and time 13 Changing the language setting 13 Step 4: Preparing for recording 14 Recording/Playback Recording 15 Playback 17 Parts and functions used for the camcorder 19 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 22 Saving images 24 Deleting images 24 Playing the image on a TV 25 Performing with a computer 26 Performing...
... the date and time 13 Changing the language setting 13 Step 4: Preparing for recording 14 Recording/Playback Recording 15 Playback 17 Parts and functions used for the camcorder 19 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 22 Saving images 24 Deleting images 24 Playing the image on a TV 25 Performing with a computer 26 Performing...
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... becomes weak, the operating distance of in any countries/ regions using the Remote Commander. Power supply You can use your camcorder in fire. 10 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 ... Commander may not function properly. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the tab, inset your camcorder within the AC 100 V to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may explode if...
... becomes weak, the operating distance of in any countries/ regions using the Remote Commander. Power supply You can use your camcorder in fire. 10 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 ... Commander may not function properly. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the tab, inset your camcorder within the AC 100 V to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may explode if...
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... jack cover Available running time for the supplied battery pack Charging time: Approximate time (min.) required when you use a fully charged battery pack. NP-FH40: (Unit:min.) DCR-SR42 Charging time 125 Recording time*1 Continuous 105 recording time Typical recording time*4 50 Playback time 120...in low temperatures. • The available recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use 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....
... jack cover Available running time for the supplied battery pack Charging time: Approximate time (min.) required when you use a fully charged battery pack. NP-FH40: (Unit:min.) DCR-SR42 Charging time 125 Recording time*1 Continuous 105 recording time Typical recording time*4 50 Playback time 120...in low temperatures. • The available recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use 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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...]. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], [Y] (year), [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and minute. • The date and time does not appear during playback. POWER switch When using the camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on the LCD screen. 1 While pressing the green button, turn the POWER switch repeatedly in the...
...]. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], [Y] (year), [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and minute. • The date and time does not appear during playback. POWER switch When using the camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on the LCD screen. 1 While pressing the green button, turn the POWER switch repeatedly in the...
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...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 Sony Corporation. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). During Easy Handycam operation, appears on the image quality or the image size. To cancel Easy Handycam... or AC Adaptor. • You can capture up to recording standby mode. On Easy 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...
...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 Sony Corporation. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). During Easy Handycam operation, appears on the image quality or the image size. To cancel Easy Handycam... or AC Adaptor. • You can capture up to recording standby mode. On Easy 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...
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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 Parts and functions used for a slower zoom. 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.
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 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.
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...Power zoom lever q; q; qh NIGHTSHOT switch*2 To record in mirror mode, open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to on your camcorder. Connecting to other devices 3 A/V OUT jack Connect with the A/V connecting cable. 4 REMOTE jack*3 Connect other optional... accessories. 5 Active Interface Shoe *3 The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to the tripod receptacle using the flash. 9 LCD screen...
...Power zoom lever q; q; qh NIGHTSHOT switch*2 To record in mirror mode, open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to on your camcorder. Connecting to other devices 3 A/V OUT jack Connect with the A/V connecting cable. 4 REMOTE jack*3 Connect other optional... accessories. 5 Active Interface Shoe *3 The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to the tripod receptacle using the flash. 9 LCD screen...
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...the "Memory Stick Duo," in the "Memory Stick Duo" 1 In step 2, touch [ DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE], then touch the still image to your camcorder. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). To delete the still images in step 2, touch [ DELETE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t . 24 You can save the ... DVD or the hard disk of a computer. Saving images using a computer By using the software on the supplied CD-ROM, you save images recorded on the camcorder on the hard disk of a computer. Saving images by connecting your camcorder to the limited capacity of the internal hard disk, make...
...the "Memory Stick Duo," in the "Memory Stick Duo" 1 In step 2, touch [ DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE], then touch the still image to your camcorder. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). To delete the still images in step 2, touch [ DELETE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t . 24 You can save the ... DVD or the hard disk of a computer. Saving images using a computer By using the software on the supplied CD-ROM, you save images recorded on the camcorder on the hard disk of a computer. Saving images by connecting your camcorder to the limited capacity of the internal hard disk, make...
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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). For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 25 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). 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 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.
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... It is not compatible with Macintosh. The select screen for "Handycam Handbook" appears. 4 Select desired language and select the model name of your camcorder or how to use of your computer, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Installing the supplied software • The supplied ... DirectX 9.0c or later (This product is required. On the advanced use connecting to a computer - Importing images to your Handycam, then click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)]. Viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) To view "Handycam Handbook," you can enjoy the following the steps below . The installation ...
... It is not compatible with Macintosh. The select screen for "Handycam Handbook" appears. 4 Select desired language and select the model name of your camcorder or how to use of your computer, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Installing the supplied software • The supplied ... DirectX 9.0c or later (This product is required. On the advanced use connecting to a computer - Importing images to your Handycam, then click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)]. Viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) To view "Handycam Handbook," you can enjoy the following the steps below . The installation ...
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... DVD created subsequently will not work properly due to the computer. Provide the camcorder and the Handycam Station, and a USB cable beforehand. Even if a screen prompting you to restart your computer appears, you use a Notebook computer, connect it at this must be provided as standard), Disc... drive that your camcorder is required only for the application to be installed and procedures ...
... DVD created subsequently will not work properly due to the computer. Provide the camcorder and the Handycam Station, and a USB cable beforehand. Even if a screen prompting you to restart your computer appears, you use a Notebook computer, connect it at this must be provided as standard), Disc... drive that your camcorder is required only for the application to be installed and procedures ...
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... settings for your computer. • For disconnecting the USB cable, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 Turn on your camcorder, then press (HOME) A (or B). 2 Touch the desired setup item..." HOME" and " OPTION" (HOME) B (HOME) A (OPTION) Using the HOME MENU You can get secure and useful customer support. Windows Media Format 9 Series Runtime (Windows 2000 only) Software ...install the required software. - 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 ...
... settings for your computer. • For disconnecting the USB cable, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 Turn on your camcorder, then press (HOME) A (or B). 2 Touch the desired setup item..." HOME" and " OPTION" (HOME) B (HOME) A (OPTION) Using the HOME MENU You can get secure and useful customer support. Windows Media Format 9 Series Runtime (Windows 2000 only) Software ...install the required software. - 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 bottom of your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation (p.16). When you touch an item, its explanation appears on a computer. Using the OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window... tab. If you rightclick the mouse on the screen. Items of the operation. To apply the option, touch [YES]. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 While using your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on the screen. 2 Touch the desired item. 3 Change the setting, then touch . • When the item you...
The bottom of your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation (p.16). When you touch an item, its explanation appears on a computer. Using the OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window... tab. If you rightclick the mouse on the screen. Items of the operation. To apply the option, touch [YES]. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 While using your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on the screen. 2 Touch the desired item. 3 Change the setting, then touch . • When the item you...
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...). • Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely (p.11). The recording stops. • The temperature of your camcorder is not a malfunction. However, your Sony dealer will not compensate you for repair. For details on . Set your camcorder to recording standby (p.15). • Your camcorder is recording the image you...8226; It takes a few seconds for a long time. If the functions still do not work , press the RESET button (p.20) using your camcorder, use the AC Adaptor. • Charge the battery pack (p.11). Change the setting of [A.SHUT OFF], or turn on for your...
...). • Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely (p.11). The recording stops. • The temperature of your camcorder is not a malfunction. However, your Sony dealer will not compensate you for repair. For details on . Set your camcorder to recording standby (p.15). • Your camcorder is recording the image you...8226; It takes a few seconds for a long time. If the functions still do not work , press the RESET button (p.20) using your camcorder, use the AC Adaptor. • Charge the battery pack (p.11). Change the setting of [A.SHUT OFF], or turn on for your...
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... lens cover is closed (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82). • When you turn on your camcorder while the lens cover is unreadable. 32 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the screen. Some symptoms you cannot activate simultaneously. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack... malfunction. Contact your camcorder again. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). E:20:ss / E:31:ss / E:61:ss / E:62:ss / E:91:ss / E:94:ss • A malfunction that you have tried a couple of the Handycam Station or your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Inform...
... lens cover is closed (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82). • When you turn on your camcorder while the lens cover is unreadable. 32 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the screen. Some symptoms you cannot activate simultaneously. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack... malfunction. Contact your camcorder again. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). E:20:ss / E:31:ss / E:61:ss / E:62:ss / E:91:ss / E:94:ss • A malfunction that you have tried a couple of the Handycam Station or your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Inform...