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... of the camcorder. On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are recorded without notice. • Unless otherwise specially indicated, illustrations in such situations. Do not apply shock or vibration to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF... • When the temperature of such materials may not be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder becomes extremely high or extremely low, you save the image data on : - Notes on DCR-SR300. • The screenshots are from Windows XP. See "Precautions" (p.34). •...
... of the camcorder. On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are recorded without notice. • Unless otherwise specially indicated, illustrations in such situations. Do not apply shock or vibration to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF... • When the temperature of such materials may not be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder becomes extremely high or extremely low, you save the image data on : - Notes on DCR-SR300. • The screenshots are from Windows XP. See "Precautions" (p.34). •...
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... 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 various...
... 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 various...
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... in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. 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...
... in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. 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...
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... the battery case back into the slit to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. 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 before using the AC Adaptor supplied with... operating distance of in any countries/ regions using the Remote Commander. 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...
... the battery case back into the slit to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. 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 before using the AC Adaptor supplied with... operating distance of in any countries/ regions using the Remote Commander. 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...
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The CHG (charge) lamp lights up . Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. 2 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the ...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 it clicks. 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. BATT (battery) release lever 4 Connect the power cord to OFF (CHG). Slide the BATT ...
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up . Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. 2 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the ...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 it clicks. 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. BATT (battery) release lever 4 Connect the power cord to OFF (CHG). Slide the BATT ...
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... Adaptor Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then connect the AC Adaptor directly 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... running time for the supplied battery pack Charging time: Approximate time (min.) required when you use your camcorder. • Do not 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...
... Adaptor Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then connect the AC Adaptor directly 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... running time for the supplied battery pack Charging time: Approximate time (min.) required when you use your camcorder. • Do not 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...
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...], [Y] (year), [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and minute. • The date and time does not appear during playback. The clock starts. 13 POWER switch When using the camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on the LCD screen. To reset the date and time Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [CLOCK...
...], [Y] (year), [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and minute. • The date and time does not appear during playback. The clock starts. 13 POWER switch When using the camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on the LCD screen. To reset the date and time Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [CLOCK...
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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). 4 Fasten the grip belt and hold 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. 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 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). 4 Fasten the grip belt and hold 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. 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 correctly. 14
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... can perform recording or playing back operation without detailed settings. 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. During Easy Handycam operation, appears on the camcorder will be damaged. • If you want to 3 still...
... can perform recording or playing back operation without detailed settings. 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. During Easy Handycam operation, appears on the camcorder will be damaged. • If you want to 3 still...
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Slide show button Stop (go to the VISUAL Reverse/Forward INDEX screen) Go to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) A (or B) button. Beginning of the Toggles Play scene/previous or Pause as you Next scene touch scene Still Images Touch the , or ...
Slide show button Stop (go to the VISUAL Reverse/Forward INDEX screen) Go to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) A (or B) button. Beginning of the Toggles Play scene/previous or Pause as you Next scene touch scene Still Images Touch the , or ...
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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. 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
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... the shoulder belt (optional). qd EASY button See page 16. The accessory can check the remaining battery. When you can be turned on your camcorder. Zoom buttons You can select the settings for zooming in the center of the screw must be displayed in /out. To cancel the back light... mm (7/32 in.)) to the tripod receptacle using the flash. 9 LCD screen To record in mirror mode, open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to optional accessories such as you press while the power is set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON. ( 20 appears.) qk...
... the shoulder belt (optional). qd EASY button See page 16. The accessory can check the remaining battery. When you can be turned on your camcorder. Zoom buttons You can select the settings for zooming in the center of the screw must be displayed in /out. To cancel the back light... mm (7/32 in.)) to the tripod receptacle using the flash. 9 LCD screen To record in mirror mode, open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to optional accessories such as you press while the power is set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON. ( 20 appears.) qk...
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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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... Flash MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT*2 WIDE SELECT*3 Meaning FADER LCD backlight off Drop sensor off EXPOSURE/ SPOT METER TELE 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." Indicators when you...
... Flash MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT*2 WIDE SELECT*3 Meaning FADER LCD backlight off Drop sensor off EXPOSURE/ SPOT METER TELE 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." Indicators when you...
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... can save images imported to a DVD with selected images You can save images recorded on the camcorder directly to your computer on a DVD. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Saving images by connecting your camcorder. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). You can dub images to be deleted. Creating a DVD with One Touch (One...
... can save images imported to a DVD with selected images You can save images recorded on the camcorder directly to your computer on a DVD. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Saving images by connecting your camcorder. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). You can dub images to be deleted. Creating a DVD with One Touch (One...
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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). 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
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... the above OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment. The select screen for "Handycam Handbook" appears. 4 Select desired language and select the model name of your camcorder or how to a computer - x System requirements When using "Picture Motion Browser," you need to... Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the CD- Installing the supplied software • The supplied software is necessary to your Handycam, then click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)]. OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional, or Windows XP Media Center Edition...
... the above OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment. The select screen for "Handycam Handbook" appears. 4 Select desired language and select the model name of your camcorder or how to a computer - x System requirements When using "Picture Motion Browser," you need to... Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the CD- Installing the supplied software • The supplied software is necessary to your Handycam, then click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)]. OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional, or Windows XP Media Center Edition...
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...for your area and country/region, then click [Next]. • The software is required only for the first time. Provide the camcorder and the Handycam Station, and a USB cable beforehand. Even if a screen prompting you to restart your computer appears, 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 connecting...
...for your area and country/region, then click [Next]. • The software is required only for the first time. Provide the camcorder and the Handycam Station, and a USB cable beforehand. Even if a screen prompting you to restart your computer appears, 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 connecting...
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...DirectX 9.0c Software required to handle movies Restart the computer if required to install the required software. - For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). http://www.sony.net/registration/di/ • For the information about Picture Motion Browser, visit the following URL: http://www... and useful customer support. To see the explanation of the function of 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. 3 Follow the guide on the screen for the customers...
...DirectX 9.0c Software required to handle movies Restart the computer if required to install the required software. - For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). http://www.sony.net/registration/di/ • For the information about Picture Motion Browser, visit the following URL: http://www... and useful customer support. To see the explanation of the function of 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. 3 Follow the guide on the screen for the customers...
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...], [ PRINT] COMPUTER [ COMPUTER], [ COMPUTER], [DISC BURN] (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) category FORMAT FORMAT INFO 29 Items of the operation. The bottom of your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on the screen. 2 Touch the desired item. 3 Change the setting, then touch . • When the item you rightclick the mouse on... the screen. 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...
...], [ PRINT] COMPUTER [ COMPUTER], [ COMPUTER], [DISC BURN] (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) category FORMAT FORMAT INFO 29 Items of the operation. The bottom of your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on the screen. 2 Touch the desired item. 3 Change the setting, then touch . • When the item you rightclick the mouse on... the screen. 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...