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... the manufacturer, as they may cause hazards. 2 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind on the set may be operated only from battery power, or other ). Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the marking label. This plug will fit into the outlet, try reversing the plug...
... the manufacturer, as they may cause hazards. 2 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind on the set may be operated only from battery power, or other ). Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the marking label. This plug will fit into the outlet, try reversing the plug...
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... Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR42 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Otherwise, fire or injury may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product, you . Model No. ACSerial No. If you call your used rechargeable batteries to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired...
... Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR42 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Otherwise, fire or injury may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product, you . Model No. ACSerial No. If you call your used rechargeable batteries to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired...
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...with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C171 and AC Adaptor ... approved in order to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR82 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. However, there is connected. - Notes DCR-SR42, DCR-SR62, DCR-SR82, DCR-SR200 and DCR-SR300 are designed to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not...
...with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C171 and AC Adaptor ... approved in order to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR82 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. However, there is connected. - Notes DCR-SR42, DCR-SR62, DCR-SR82, DCR-SR200 and DCR-SR300 are designed to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not...
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Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. and CANADA Battery pack This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. 6 For customers in the U.S.A. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. and CANADA Battery pack This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. 6 For customers in the U.S.A. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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...see. • Design and specifications of recording media and other materials may be able to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the shock by dropping, the camcorder has the drop sensor function*. The scenes may vary depending on external media. On recording •...can save the image data on DCR-SR300. • The screenshots are based on a disc such as DVD-R using your camcorder. In this manual are from Windows XP. When the camcorder is recommended that you perform [ EMPTY]* to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 7 When you transfer the camcorder, it is connected to a ...
...see. • Design and specifications of recording media and other materials may be able to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the shock by dropping, the camcorder has the drop sensor function*. The scenes may vary depending on external media. On recording •...can save the image data on DCR-SR300. • The screenshots are based on a disc such as DVD-R using your camcorder. In this manual are from Windows XP. When the camcorder is recommended that you perform [ EMPTY]* to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 7 When you transfer the camcorder, it is connected to a ...
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...Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 Read this first 4 Notes on use 7 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 9 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 11 Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting 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...
...Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 Read this first 4 Notes on use 7 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 9 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 11 Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting 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...
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... number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) (p.11) Power cord (1) (p.11) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (except for DCR-SR42) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 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...
... number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) (p.11) Power cord (1) (p.11) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (except for DCR-SR42) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 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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... DCR-SR42) Using the Remote Commander for the first time Remove the insulation sheet before using the AC Adaptor supplied with your fingernail into the Remote Commander until it clicks. In this case, replace the battery with the + side facing up. 3 Insert the battery case...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. Tab WARNING Battery may present a risk of the Remote Commander may shorten, or the Remote Commander may...
... DCR-SR42) Using the Remote Commander for the first time Remove the insulation sheet before using the AC Adaptor supplied with your fingernail into the Remote Commander until it clicks. In this case, replace the battery with the + side facing up. 3 Insert the battery case...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. Tab WARNING Battery may present a risk of the Remote Commander may shorten, or the Remote Commander may...
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... lamp/ (Still) lamp (p.13) is turned off when the battery pack is facing up and charging starts. 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 ...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 clicks. 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. The CHG (charge) lamp...
... lamp/ (Still) lamp (p.13) is turned off when the battery pack is facing up and charging starts. 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 ...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 clicks. 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. The CHG (charge) lamp...
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...changing the battery pack, turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn off . *4 Typical recording time shows the time when you use your 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 DCR-SR62/ ...time will be supplied from the battery as long as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder is turned off and zooming. This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power...
...changing the battery pack, turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn off . *4 Typical recording time shows the time when you use your 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 DCR-SR62/ ...time will be supplied from the battery as long as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder is turned off and zooming. This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power...
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... of recordable still images on the camcorder will be damaged. • If you want to 3 still images by pressing PHOTO during Easy Handycam operation. DCR-SR42/SR62: approx. 10 hours and 50 minutes DCR-SR82: approx. 21 hours and 40 minutes DCR-SR200/SR300: approx. 14 hours and... . Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. • You can check the free hard disk space by Sony Corporation. 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...
... of recordable still images on the camcorder will be damaged. • If you want to 3 still images by pressing PHOTO during Easy Handycam operation. DCR-SR42/SR62: approx. 10 hours and 50 minutes DCR-SR82: approx. 21 hours and 40 minutes DCR-SR200/SR300: approx. 14 hours and... . Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. • You can check the free hard disk space by Sony Corporation. 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...
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... the original size (Playback zoom). • When you touch the screen during playback zoom, the point you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder. qj Speaker Sound comes out from the Remote Commander. 8 Flash*2 Flashes when using a tripod screw. qg Shoulder belt hook Attach the shoulder... belt (optional). The accessory can check the remaining battery. w; Playback 1 Power zoom lever q; qh NIGHTSHOT switch*2 To record in /out. When you press while the power is set to OFF (...
... the original size (Playback zoom). • When you touch the screen during playback zoom, the point you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder. qj Speaker Sound comes out from the Remote Commander. 8 Flash*2 Flashes when using a tripod screw. qg Shoulder belt hook Attach the shoulder... belt (optional). The accessory can check the remaining battery. w; Playback 1 Power zoom lever q; qh NIGHTSHOT switch*2 To record in /out. When you press while the power is set to OFF (...
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... Viewing movies Viewing still images 1 Recording mode (HQ / SP / LP) 2 HOME button 3 Remaining battery (approx.) 4 Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) 5 Counter (hour/minute/second) 6 OPTION button 7 Dual Rec (DCR-SR200/SR300) 8 VIEW IMAGES button 9 5.1ch surround recording (DCR-SR200/ SR300) q; Current still image number/Number of recorded still images wa Slide...
... Viewing movies Viewing still images 1 Recording mode (HQ / SP / LP) 2 HOME button 3 Remaining battery (approx.) 4 Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) 5 Counter (hour/minute/second) 6 OPTION button 7 Dual Rec (DCR-SR200/SR300) 8 VIEW IMAGES button 9 5.1ch surround recording (DCR-SR200/ SR300) q; Current still image number/Number of recorded still images wa Slide...
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...to the wall outlet (p.11). • Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely (p.11). The recording stops. • The temperature of your camcorder, use the AC Adaptor. • Charge the battery pack (p.11). The camcorder does not operate even when the power is extremely high... of data stored on the hard disk in a cool/warm place. 31 Leave the camcorder there for repair • Your camcorder may check a minimum amount of your camcorder, the camcorder is extremely low. However, your Sony dealer will not compensate you for a while in order to a warm place.
...to the wall outlet (p.11). • Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely (p.11). The recording stops. • The temperature of your camcorder, use the AC Adaptor. • Charge the battery pack (p.11). The camcorder does not operate even when the power is extremely high... of data stored on the hard disk in a cool/warm place. 31 Leave the camcorder there for repair • Your camcorder may check a minimum amount of your camcorder, the camcorder is extremely low. However, your Sony dealer will not compensate you for a while in order to a warm place.
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...indicators appear on your camcorder again. • Turn on the LCD screen, check the following. 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 closed (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82). •...the DC IN jack of the lens cover may appear on your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Inform them of times, contact your camcorder while the lens cover is unreadable. 32 For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). If the problem persists even after you cannot ...
...indicators appear on your camcorder again. • Turn on the LCD screen, check the following. 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 closed (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82). •...the DC IN jack of the lens cover may appear on your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Inform them of times, contact your camcorder while the lens cover is unreadable. 32 For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). If the problem persists even after you cannot ...
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...lights is nearly used up. • Depending on the operating environment or battery conditions, E may have occurred with the hard disk drive in your camcorder. (Warning on the screen. 33 Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. Troubleshooting (Warning... have occurred with the hard disk drive in your camcorder. Use the flash. • The camcorder is extremely high. E (Battery level warning) Slow flashing • The battery pack is not sufficient, so camera-shake easily occurs. Hold the camcorder steady with the flash. (Warning indicator pertaining to...
...lights is nearly used up. • Depending on the operating environment or battery conditions, E may have occurred with the hard disk drive in your camcorder. (Warning on the screen. 33 Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. Troubleshooting (Warning... have occurred with the hard disk drive in your camcorder. Use the flash. • The camcorder is extremely high. E (Battery level warning) Slow flashing • The battery pack is not sufficient, so camera-shake easily occurs. Hold the camcorder steady with the flash. (Warning indicator pertaining to...
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... recording images for about 3 minutes. • Use up the battery pack completely before operating it . x When not using your camcorder for a long time • Periodically turn it on and let it run such as by a Sony dealer before storing it any further. • Avoid rough handling,... a long period of the LCD screen. • Operate your camcorder on the product. On handling the casing • If the casing is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately (DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300). • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: - Leaving the casing in contact with ...
... recording images for about 3 minutes. • Use up the battery pack completely before operating it . x When not using your camcorder for a long time • Periodically turn it on and let it run such as by a Sony dealer before storing it any further. • Avoid rough handling,... a long period of the LCD screen. • Operate your camcorder on the product. On handling the casing • If the casing is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately (DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300). • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: - Leaving the casing in contact with ...
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...cuts Movie: 9 999 Still image: 9 999 Image device DCR-SR42 3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. 680 000 pixels Effective (Movie): Approx. 340 000 pixels 35 Additional Information It is attached. x Procedures Connect your camcorder about 3 months if you are fingerprints on the lens ... In hot or humid locations - When the lens is not charged, the camcorder operation will be affected as long as you do not use your camcorder after charging the preinstalled rechargeable battery. Specifications About care and storage of the lens • Wipe the surface ...
...cuts Movie: 9 999 Still image: 9 999 Image device DCR-SR42 3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. 680 000 pixels Effective (Movie): Approx. 340 000 pixels 35 Additional Information It is attached. x Procedures Connect your camcorder about 3 months if you are fingerprints on the lens ... In hot or humid locations - When the lens is not charged, the camcorder operation will be affected as long as you do not use your camcorder after charging the preinstalled rechargeable battery. Specifications About care and storage of the lens • Wipe the surface ...
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...array of pixels DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 123 200 (560 × 220) DCR-SR200/SR300 211 200 (960 × 220) General Power requirements 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption During camera recording with supplied battery pack NP-FH60 attached Mass (Approx.) DCR-SR42 335 g ...NightShot function) *1 "Exif" is a file format for DCR-SR42) Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 mm) LCD screen Picture DCR-SR42 6.2 cm (2.5 type) DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 6.9 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total number of Sony's ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced ...
...array of pixels DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 123 200 (560 × 220) DCR-SR200/SR300 211 200 (960 × 220) General Power requirements 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption During camera recording with supplied battery pack NP-FH60 attached Mass (Approx.) DCR-SR42 335 g ...NightShot function) *1 "Exif" is a file format for DCR-SR42) Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 mm) LCD screen Picture DCR-SR42 6.2 cm (2.5 type) DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 6.9 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total number of Sony's ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced ...
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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 × 1 13/....) 80 g (2.9 oz) Operating temperature 0°C to + 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Type Li-ion Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 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...
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 × 1 13/....) 80 g (2.9 oz) Operating temperature 0°C to + 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Type Li-ion Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 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...