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.../SR300 is T -coated to direct sunlight for effective use. The number value indicates the amount of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. These points are recorded without notice. • Unless otherwise specially ...the screen language before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of recording media and other DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82/SR200/ SR300. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a digital still camera, and may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (...
.../SR300 is T -coated to direct sunlight for effective use. The number value indicates the amount of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. These points are recorded without notice. • Unless otherwise specially ...the screen language before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of recording media and other DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82/SR200/ SR300. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a digital still camera, and may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (...
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...Easy Handycam operation) ......... 20 Recording 23 Zooming 25 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCR-SR200/SR300 25 Using the flash (DCR-SR200/ SR300 26 Capturing high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec) (DCR-SR200/SR300 26...category 49 Formatting the hard disk or the "Memory Stick Duo 49 Checking the hard disk information 50 Preventing data on the hard disk of Contents Read this before operating your camcorder 2 Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam 4 Subject examples and solutions ..... 7 Enjoying your camcorder Operation flow 8 ...
...Easy Handycam operation) ......... 20 Recording 23 Zooming 25 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCR-SR200/SR300 25 Using the flash (DCR-SR200/ SR300 26 Capturing high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec) (DCR-SR200/SR300 26...category 49 Formatting the hard disk or the "Memory Stick Duo 49 Checking the hard disk information 50 Preventing data on the hard disk of Contents Read this before operating your camcorder 2 Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam 4 Subject examples and solutions ..... 7 Enjoying your camcorder Operation flow 8 ...
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...)*. * You can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 20). For the items available in the (SETTINGS) category, see page 53. **DCR-SR200/SR300 9 the starting point for operations with your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 10) Enjoying your camcorder Category B Categories and items of menus " HOME MENU" - Taking advantage of two... 42 Page 38 40, 41 42 46 73 (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) category Item Page FORMAT* 49 FORMAT* 50 INFO 50 (SETTINGS) category To customize your camcorder OPTION" -
...)*. * You can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 20). For the items available in the (SETTINGS) category, see page 53. **DCR-SR200/SR300 9 the starting point for operations with your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 10) Enjoying your camcorder Category B Categories and items of menus " HOME MENU" - Taking advantage of two... 42 Page 38 40, 41 42 46 73 (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) category Item Page FORMAT* 49 FORMAT* 50 INFO 50 (SETTINGS) category To customize your camcorder OPTION" -
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... you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 13) Power cord (1) (p. 13) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 122) (except for DCR-SR42) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p. 13, 112) (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82) NP-FH60 (1) (p. 13, 112) (DCR-SR200/SR300) Handycam Station (1) (p. 13) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 35, 45) CD...
... you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 13) Power cord (1) (p. 13) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 122) (except for DCR-SR42) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p. 13, 112) (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82) NP-FH60 (1) (p. 13, 112) (DCR-SR200/SR300) Handycam Station (1) (p. 13) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 35, 45) CD...
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...pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Playback time* 110 130 280 635 DCR-SR200: Battery pack NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Playback time* 125 165 270 615 DCR-SR300: Battery pack NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Playback time* 120 160 ..., or Battery Info (p. 14) will be shorter depending on . The battery pack is not attached correctly. - b Notes • All times measured with your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. • When attaching an optional video light, it is worn-out (For...
...pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Playback time* 110 130 280 635 DCR-SR200: Battery pack NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Playback time* 125 165 270 615 DCR-SR300: Battery pack NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Playback time* 120 160 ..., or Battery Info (p. 14) will be shorter depending on . The battery pack is not attached correctly. - b Notes • All times measured with your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. • When attaching an optional video light, it is worn-out (For...
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... z Tips • The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the hard disk, and can change the on (DCR-SR200/SR300). You cannot operate your camcorder without any year up to the year 2037. It closes when the playback screen is selected, or the power is... • Refer to page 109 for information concerning "World time difference." • If the buttons on the touch panel do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. For midnight, ...
... z Tips • The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the hard disk, and can change the on (DCR-SR200/SR300). You cannot operate your camcorder without any year up to the year 2037. It closes when the playback screen is selected, or the power is... • Refer to page 109 for information concerning "World time difference." • If the buttons on the touch panel do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. For midnight, ...
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... setting is displayed or hidden (display y no display) each time you want to the (max.) camcorder To turn on the LCD frame accidentally when you can close the lens cover. • For DCR-SR200/SR300, the lens cover opens and closes automatically. The recorded image will not be affected by the setting...or when you press DISP/ BATT INFO. Adjusting the LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to make the battery last longer (except for DCR-SR42) Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until appears. 19 To turn off the ...
... setting is displayed or hidden (display y no display) each time you want to the (max.) camcorder To turn on the LCD frame accidentally when you can close the lens cover. • For DCR-SR200/SR300, the lens cover opens and closes automatically. The recorded image will not be affected by the setting...or when you press DISP/ BATT INFO. Adjusting the LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to make the battery last longer (except for DCR-SR42) Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until appears. 19 To turn off the ...
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...(DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82) (p. 19) Recording/Playback (Movie) lamp / (Still) lamp POWER switch A ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) START/STOP B b Notes • If the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing after recording is finished, it means data is created automatically. Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder,... and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. • The maximum continuous recordable time is approximately 13 hours. • When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is still being written onto the hard disk or "Memory Stick Duo." z...
...(DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82) (p. 19) Recording/Playback (Movie) lamp / (Still) lamp POWER switch A ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) START/STOP B b Notes • If the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing after recording is finished, it means data is created automatically. Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder,... and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. • The maximum continuous recordable time is approximately 13 hours. • When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is still being written onto the hard disk or "Memory Stick Duo." z...
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... change the recording media. Recording still images You can record movies on the hard disk of your camcorder in the default setting. To capture high resolution still images during recording a movie (Dual Rec) (DCR-SR200/SR300) t For details, see page 27. 24 For the recordable time, see page 57. 1 Turn the POWER switch A until the...
... change the recording media. Recording still images You can record movies on the hard disk of your camcorder in the default setting. To capture high resolution still images during recording a movie (Dual Rec) (DCR-SR200/SR300) t For details, see page 27. 24 For the recordable time, see page 57. 1 Turn the POWER switch A until the...
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... telephoto. Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround sound 1 Glossary (p. 127) b Notes • 5.1ch sound is converted to 2ch when played back on your camcorder. • is set to the T (Telephoto) side (except for DCRSR300). • Be sure to keep your finger off the power zoom lever, the operation... [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 55) let you move your finger on the power zoom lever. b Notes • [STEADYSHOT] may also be recorded. DCR-SR42 DCR-SR62/SR82 DCR-SR200/SR300 (optical zoom) 40 × 25 × 10 × You can zoom in up by the built-in microphone is about 1 cm (...
... telephoto. Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround sound 1 Glossary (p. 127) b Notes • 5.1ch sound is converted to 2ch when played back on your camcorder. • is set to the T (Telephoto) side (except for DCRSR300). • Be sure to keep your finger off the power zoom lever, the operation... [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 55) let you move your finger on the power zoom lever. b Notes • [STEADYSHOT] may also be recorded. DCR-SR42 DCR-SR62/SR82 DCR-SR200/SR300 (optical zoom) 40 × 25 × 10 × You can zoom in up by the built-in microphone is about 1 cm (...
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..., and before you finish, you use the flash during movie recording (Dual Rec) (DCR-SR200/SR300) You can capture high quality still images while recording a movie on it . After ... Tips • You can prevent the redeye by one, and the images are recorded on the hard disk. When capturing is insufficient ambient light. When disappears, the image has been recorded. Captured still images.../ SR300) Flash charge lamp Flash Capturing high quality still images during Dual Rec. 26 b Notes • The recommended distance to 8 feet). • Remove any dust from your camcorder, the...
..., and before you finish, you use the flash during movie recording (Dual Rec) (DCR-SR200/SR300) You can capture high quality still images while recording a movie on it . After ... Tips • You can prevent the redeye by one, and the images are recorded on the hard disk. When capturing is insufficient ambient light. When disappears, the image has been recorded. Captured still images.../ SR300) Flash charge lamp Flash Capturing high quality still images during Dual Rec. 26 b Notes • The recommended distance to 8 feet). • Remove any dust from your camcorder, the...
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...Notes • Do not try to recording standby mode. To change the recording media of still images 1 Touch (OPTION) t [STILL MEDIA]. DCR-SR200: - 2.3M (16:9 (wide)) - 1.7M (4:3) DCR-SR300: - 4.6M (16:9 (wide)) - 3.4M (4:3) • You can also record with the flash. Otherwise, image data may be ... reading/writing data. Recording/Playback z Tips • Still images are recorded on the hard disk of recordable images varies depending on the image quality or the image size. Your camcorder returns to force the "Memory Stick Duo" out. Doing so may be damaged. •...
...Notes • Do not try to recording standby mode. To change the recording media of still images 1 Touch (OPTION) t [STILL MEDIA]. DCR-SR200: - 2.3M (16:9 (wide)) - 1.7M (4:3) DCR-SR300: - 4.6M (16:9 (wide)) - 3.4M (4:3) • You can also record with the flash. Otherwise, image data may be ... reading/writing data. Recording/Playback z Tips • Still images are recorded on the hard disk of recordable images varies depending on the image quality or the image size. Your camcorder returns to force the "Memory Stick Duo" out. Doing so may be damaged. •...
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...). • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 67) when it is hard to focus automatically. • Do not use Color Slow Shutter function (p. 70). 28 Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to display .. DCR-SR200/SR300: NIGHT SHOT OFF ON Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects To...
...). • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 67) when it is hard to focus automatically. • Do not use Color Slow Shutter function (p. 70). 28 Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to display .. DCR-SR200/SR300: NIGHT SHOT OFF ON Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects To...
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...up . 2 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to turn on subjects. This is [ 4.6M] (16:9 (wide)) or [6.1M] (4:3) at maximum. • For DCR-SR300, the size of still images is useful to shoot fast actions such as a golf or tennis swing. (HOME) B (HOME) A 1 Turn the POWER ... [4:3] according to your TV (16:9/4:3) (p. 62). • When you view 16:9 (wide) images with [TV TYPE] set to [4:3], they may appear rough depending on the camcorder. 2 Press (HOME) A (or B) to select the desired screen aspect ratio. 2 On the HOME MENU, touch (SETTINGS) t [MOVIE SETTINGS] t [WIDE SELECT] t [4:3]...
...up . 2 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to turn on subjects. This is [ 4.6M] (16:9 (wide)) or [6.1M] (4:3) at maximum. • For DCR-SR300, the size of still images is useful to shoot fast actions such as a golf or tennis swing. (HOME) B (HOME) A 1 Turn the POWER ... [4:3] according to your TV (16:9/4:3) (p. 62). • When you view 16:9 (wide) images with [TV TYPE] set to [4:3], they may appear rough depending on the camcorder. 2 Press (HOME) A (or B) to select the desired screen aspect ratio. 2 On the HOME MENU, touch (SETTINGS) t [MOVIE SETTINGS] t [WIDE SELECT] t [4:3]...
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...). 50 The displayed size of the whole hard disk space will be formatted into your camcorder. 3 On the (HOME MENU), touch (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t [ FORMAT]. 4 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 5 When [Completed.] appears, touch . On the (HOME MENU), touch (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t [ INFO]. DCR-SR42/SR62: 30 000 MB - DCR-SR200/SR300: 40 000MB • Since there is...
...). 50 The displayed size of the whole hard disk space will be formatted into your camcorder. 3 On the (HOME MENU), touch (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t [ FORMAT]. 4 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 5 When [Completed.] appears, touch . On the (HOME MENU), touch (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t [ INFO]. DCR-SR42/SR62: 30 000 MB - DCR-SR200/SR300: 40 000MB • Since there is...
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...hold BACK LIGHT button for [ EMPTY] is as follows; - The [ EMPTY] screen appears. 4 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 5 When [Completed.] appears, touch . DCR-SR200/SR300: approx. 40 minutes • If you stop performing [ EMPTY] between step 4 and 5, be saved (p. 37) before performing [ EMPTY]. • You cannot perform [ ... is connected, then turn the POWER switch to the wall outlet. • Disconnect all the images are deleted. DCR-SR82: approx. 60 minutes - Utilizing recording media Preventing data on . Connect your camcorder to write non important data onto the hard disk of the...
...hold BACK LIGHT button for [ EMPTY] is as follows; - The [ EMPTY] screen appears. 4 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 5 When [Completed.] appears, touch . DCR-SR200/SR300: approx. 40 minutes • If you stop performing [ EMPTY] between step 4 and 5, be saved (p. 37) before performing [ EMPTY]. • You cannot perform [ ... is connected, then turn the POWER switch to the wall outlet. • Disconnect all the images are deleted. DCR-SR82: approx. 60 minutes - Utilizing recording media Preventing data on . Connect your camcorder to write non important data onto the hard disk of the...
Handycam® Handbook
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Customizing your camcorder List of the (SETTINGS) category items MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 54) Items Page REC MODE 54 NIGHTSHOT LIGHT 54 WIDE SELECT*1 54 DIGITAL ZOOM 55 STEADYSHOT 55 ... SET/SUMMERTIME 63 LANGUAGE SET*4 63 GENERAL SET (p. 64) Items Page DEMO MODE 64 CALIBRATION 115 A.SHUT OFF 64 REMOTE CTRL*3 64 DROP SENSOR 64 *1 DCR-SR42 *2 DCR-SR200/SR300 *3 DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 *4 You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation (p. 20). *5 DCR-SR300 *6 [SOUND SETTINGS] (during Easy...
Customizing your camcorder List of the (SETTINGS) category items MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 54) Items Page REC MODE 54 NIGHTSHOT LIGHT 54 WIDE SELECT*1 54 DIGITAL ZOOM 55 STEADYSHOT 55 ... SET/SUMMERTIME 63 LANGUAGE SET*4 63 GENERAL SET (p. 64) Items Page DEMO MODE 64 CALIBRATION 115 A.SHUT OFF 64 REMOTE CTRL*3 64 DROP SENSOR 64 *1 DCR-SR42 *2 DCR-SR200/SR300 *3 DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 *4 You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation (p. 20). *5 DCR-SR300 *6 [SOUND SETTINGS] (during Easy...
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... is performed digitally. 2000 × Up to 40 × zoom is performed optically, and after that , up to 20 × zoom is performed digitally. DCR-SR300: B OFF Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically. 20 × Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically, and after that , up to... 2000 × zoom is performed digitally. Set [STEADYSHOT] to the full screen on a 16:9 (wide) TV screen. Customizing your camcorder 16:9 WIDE ( ) Records images to [OFF] ( ) when using a tripod (optional), then the image becomes natural. Note that , up to 25 × zoom...
... is performed digitally. 2000 × Up to 40 × zoom is performed optically, and after that , up to 20 × zoom is performed digitally. DCR-SR300: B OFF Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically. 20 × Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically, and after that , up to... 2000 × zoom is performed digitally. Set [STEADYSHOT] to the full screen on a 16:9 (wide) TV screen. Customizing your camcorder 16:9 WIDE ( ) Records images to [OFF] ( ) when using a tripod (optional), then the image becomes natural. Note that , up to 25 × zoom...
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... composition. The zebra pattern is not recorded. S FLASH LEVEL (DCR-SR200/SR300) See page 59. The frame is not recorded. When you select the movie recording mode on with the POWER switch is useful as those described below. - When your camcorder recognizes the remaining hard disk capacity with the POWER switch is about 8 seconds in...
... composition. The zebra pattern is not recorded. S FLASH LEVEL (DCR-SR200/SR300) See page 59. The frame is not recorded. When you select the movie recording mode on with the POWER switch is useful as those described below. - When your camcorder recognizes the remaining hard disk capacity with the POWER switch is about 8 seconds in...
Operation Guide
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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 Move it further for a faster zoom. 2 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch*1 To record in microphone Records sound. 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.
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 Move it further for a faster zoom. 2 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch*1 To record in microphone Records sound. 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.