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... of electric shock to them. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by the manufacturer, as they may be operated only from battery power, or other ). This is intended to alert the user to rain or moisture. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles...
... of electric shock to them. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by the manufacturer, as they may be operated only from battery power, or other ). This is intended to alert the user to rain or moisture. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles...
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... any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR62 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This...result. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR42 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 Part 15 of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1800-822- ...
... any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR62 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This...result. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR42 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 Part 15 of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1800-822- ...
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...SONY Model No.: DCR-SR300 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Notes DCR-SR42, DCR-SR62, DCR-SR82, DCR-SR200 and DCR...-SR300 are cautioned that any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the Handycam...Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. ...
...SONY Model No.: DCR-SR300 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Notes DCR-SR42, DCR-SR62, DCR-SR82, DCR-SR200 and DCR...-SR300 are cautioned that any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the Handycam...Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. ...
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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. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. and CANADA Battery pack This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. 6 For customers in the U.S.A.
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. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. and CANADA Battery pack This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. 6 For customers in the U.S.A.
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to apply mechanical shock or vibration to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder. - Also, you can save your image data using a VCR, or a...system of the computer. * Refer to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 7 Save all your recorded image data • To prevent your image data from the shock by dropping, the camcorder has the drop sensor function*. Note on ...hard disk from being activated in this manual are based on DCR-SR300. • The screenshots are from what you destroy the actual body of the camcorder. If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/...
to apply mechanical shock or vibration to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder. - Also, you can save your image data using a VCR, or a...system of the computer. * Refer to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 7 Save all your recorded image data • To prevent your image data from the shock by dropping, the camcorder has the drop sensor function*. Note on ...hard disk from being activated in this manual are based on DCR-SR300. • The screenshots are from what you destroy the actual body of the camcorder. If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/...
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...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 computer ...
...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 computer ...
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... Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 9 The number in the parentheses indicates the 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.
... Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 9 The number in the parentheses indicates the 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.
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... 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 your camcorder within the AC 100 V to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Power supply You can use your camcorder in fire. 10 Use of...
... 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 your camcorder within the AC 100 V to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Power supply You can use your camcorder in fire. 10 Use of...
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... Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery pack. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up . Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. 2 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG) (The default...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. The CHG...
... Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery pack. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up . Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. 2 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG) (The default...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. The CHG...
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... • Before 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. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet. NP-FH40: (Unit:min.) DCR-SR42 Charging time 125 Recording time*1 Continuous 105 ...). • The available recording and playback 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 or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet immediately ...
... • Before 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. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet. NP-FH40: (Unit:min.) DCR-SR42 Charging time 125 Recording time*1 Continuous 105 ...). • The available recording and playback 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 or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet immediately ...
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... camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. • You can capture up to a "Memory Stick Duo." Do not shake or knock your camcorder...Handycam operation, press EASY again. • You cannot use only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with the default setting of still images to 3 still images by Sony ...Handycam Handbook" (PDF). • You can check the free hard disk space by touching (HOME) t (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t [ INFO]. • If the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing after recording is finished, it clicks. Your camcorder returns to save still images, then touch . DCR-SR42...
... camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. • You can capture up to a "Memory Stick Duo." Do not shake or knock your camcorder...Handycam operation, press EASY again. • You cannot use only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with the default setting of still images to 3 still images by Sony ...Handycam Handbook" (PDF). • You can check the free hard disk space by touching (HOME) t (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t [ INFO]. • If the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing after recording is finished, it clicks. Your camcorder returns to save still images, then touch . DCR-SR42...
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...(Playback zoom). • When you touch the screen during playback zoom, the point you press while the power is set to on your camcorder. qa BACK LIGHT button*4 To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, press BACK LIGHT to initialize all the settings, including settings for the ...when you press while the power is set to OFF (CHG), you operate the POWER switch on . qf (flash) button*2 You can check the remaining battery. Playback 1 Power zoom lever q; w; To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again. qd EASY button See page 16. Connecting to other...
...(Playback zoom). • When you touch the screen during playback zoom, the point you press while the power is set to on your camcorder. qa BACK LIGHT button*4 To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, press BACK LIGHT to initialize all the settings, including settings for the ...when you press while the power is set to OFF (CHG), you operate the POWER switch on . qf (flash) button*2 You can check the remaining battery. Playback 1 Power zoom lever q; w; To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again. qd EASY button See page 16. Connecting to other...
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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; qf Return button qg Playback mode qh Current movie number/Number...
... 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; qf Return button qg Playback mode qh Current movie number/Number...
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... battery pack to the camcorder (p.11). • Connect the plug of the AC Adaptor to a warm place. Notes before sending your data. Change the setting of [A.SHUT OFF], or turn on the camcorder. If the functions still do not operate your Sony dealer will be required to "Handycam .... The power abruptly turns off your camcorder, use the AC Adaptor. • Charge the battery pack (p.11). Set your camcorder to recording standby (p.15). • Your camcorder is recording the image you do not work . • During Easy Handycam operation, available buttons/functions are reset.)...
... battery pack to the camcorder (p.11). • Connect the plug of the AC Adaptor to a warm place. Notes before sending your data. Change the setting of [A.SHUT OFF], or turn on the camcorder. If the functions still do not operate your Sony dealer will be required to "Handycam .... The power abruptly turns off your camcorder, use the AC Adaptor. • Charge the battery pack (p.11). Set your camcorder to recording standby (p.15). • Your camcorder is recording the image you do not work . • During Easy Handycam operation, available buttons/functions are reset.)...
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... to files) Slow flashing • The file is damaged. • The file is closed (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82). • When you turn on the screen even if the lens cover is closed , lights through gaps of times, contact your camcorder securely (p.11). E:20:ss / E:31:ss / E:61:ss / E:62:ss / E:91:ss /... lens cover may appear on the LCD screen, check the following. C:04:00 C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis display) C:04:ss • The battery pack is not a malfunction. Inform them of the Handycam Station or your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. This is not an "InfoLITHIUM...
... to files) Slow flashing • The file is damaged. • The file is closed (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82). • When you turn on the screen even if the lens cover is closed , lights through gaps of times, contact your camcorder securely (p.11). E:20:ss / E:31:ss / E:61:ss / E:62:ss / E:91:ss /... lens cover may appear on the LCD screen, check the following. C:04:00 C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis display) C:04:ss • The battery pack is not a malfunction. Inform them of the Handycam Station or your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. This is not an "InfoLITHIUM...
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...Low temperature warning)* Fast flashing • The temperature of your camcorder is unsteady, so camerashake easily occurs. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. E (Battery level warning) Slow flashing • The battery pack is nearly used up. • Depending on the ...operating environment or battery conditions, E may flash, even if there are...
...Low temperature warning)* Fast flashing • The temperature of your camcorder is unsteady, so camerashake easily occurs. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. E (Battery level warning) Slow flashing • The battery pack is nearly used up. • Depending on the ...operating environment or battery conditions, E may flash, even if there are...
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... • If the casing is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately (DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300). • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: - Noise may malfunction. - Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. The camcorder may heat up inside. • When disconnecting the power cord, pull ...anything heavy on the LCD screen. If sand or dust gets in a cold place, a residual image may have it checked by a Sony dealer before storing it may malfunction. consult your hands. - LCD screen • Do not exert excessive pressure on and let it ...
... • If the casing is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately (DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300). • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: - Noise may malfunction. - Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. The camcorder may heat up inside. • When disconnecting the power cord, pull ...anything heavy on the LCD screen. If sand or dust gets in a cold place, a residual image may have it checked by a Sony dealer before storing it may malfunction. consult your hands. - LCD screen • Do not exert excessive pressure on and let it ...
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... the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it in the following instances: - x Procedures Connect your camcorder after charging the preinstalled rechargeable battery. When there are not recording the date. Recording format Movie MPEG2-PS Still image Exif *1 Ver.2.2 Recording time DCR-SR42/SR62 HQ: Approx. 440 min SP: Approx. 650 min LP: Approx. 1 250 min...
... the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it in the following instances: - x Procedures Connect your camcorder after charging the preinstalled rechargeable battery. When there are not recording the date. Recording format Movie MPEG2-PS Still image Exif *1 Ver.2.2 Recording time DCR-SR42/SR62 HQ: Approx. 440 min SP: Approx. 650 min LP: Approx. 1 250 min...
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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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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) Maximum...
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) Maximum...