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2-887-134-11(1) Operating Guide DCR-SR40/SR60/SR80 US Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can find more detailed information on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in the supplied CD-ROM, you can be found at our Customer Support Website. Printed on how to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) contained in Japan Also refer to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) By referring to use the camcorder. © 2006 Sony Corporation
2-887-134-11(1) Operating Guide DCR-SR40/SR60/SR80 US Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can find more detailed information on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in the supplied CD-ROM, you can be found at our Customer Support Website. Printed on how to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) contained in Japan Also refer to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) By referring to use the camcorder. © 2006 Sony Corporation
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...have any questions about this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Notes DCR-SR40, DCR-SR60 and DCR-SR80 are cautioned that any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Owner's Record The model and...U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the Handycam Station Model DCRAC162 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L25A/L25B. Otherwise, fire or injury may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). For customers in this manual could void your authority ...
...have any questions about this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Notes DCR-SR40, DCR-SR60 and DCR-SR80 are cautioned that any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Owner's Record The model and...U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the Handycam Station Model DCRAC162 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L25A/L25B. Otherwise, fire or injury may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). For customers in this manual could void your authority ...
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...contrary to a malfunction of such materials may not record or playback the camcorder to provide protection to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 6 Note on your computer*. In addition to the ...It may damage the hard disk drive of the LCD screen used on this manual are captured using the camcorder in highlands • Do not turn on use • The camcorder is not dust ...camcorder. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder. • TV color systems differ depending on this manual are based on the model DCR-SR80. • The on-screen displays in this , a message appears on the hard disk...
...contrary to a malfunction of such materials may not record or playback the camcorder to provide protection to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 6 Note on your computer*. In addition to the ...It may damage the hard disk drive of the LCD screen used on this manual are captured using the camcorder in highlands • Do not turn on use • The camcorder is not dust ...camcorder. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder. • TV color systems differ depending on this manual are based on the model DCR-SR80. • The on-screen displays in this , a message appears on the hard disk...
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... cable (1) Thread the grip belt through the lens cap ring. CD-ROM (1) (p.21) - "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 8 AC Adaptor (1) (p.10) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (DCR-SR60/SR80) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder" (Software) - The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following...
... cable (1) Thread the grip belt through the lens cap ring. CD-ROM (1) (p.21) - "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 8 AC Adaptor (1) (p.10) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (DCR-SR60/SR80) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder" (Software) - The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following...
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... of the Remote Commander 1 While pressing on the tab, inset your fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of the Remote Commander may shorten, or the Remote Commander may explode if mistreated. Getting...
... of the Remote Commander 1 While pressing on the tab, inset your fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of the Remote Commander may shorten, or the Remote Commander may explode if mistreated. Getting...
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...off the power by . Recording/Playback time: Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack. (Unit:min.) DCR-SR40 DCR-SR60/ SR80 Charging time 125 Recording time*1 Continuous 125 recording time Typical recording time*4 65 Playback time 140 125 100*2 105*3 55*2 55*3... 115*2 *1 When [REC MODE] is set to [HQ]. *2 When the LCD backlight turns on the camcorder. If any trouble occurs while using...
...off the power by . Recording/Playback time: Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack. (Unit:min.) DCR-SR40 DCR-SR60/ SR80 Charging time 125 Recording time*1 Continuous 125 recording time Typical recording time*4 65 Playback time 140 125 100*2 105*3 55*2 55*3... 115*2 *1 When [REC MODE] is set to [HQ]. *2 When the LCD backlight turns on the camcorder. If any trouble occurs while using...
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Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording 2 180 degrees (max.) 1 2 Getting Started 1 90 degrees to the camcorder 2 90 degrees (max.) 3 16:9 (wide) 4:3 1 Open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). 2 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly until... • When you turn on (Still), the screen aspect ratio is changed to 4:3 automatically. 3 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to select the desired screen aspect ratio (DCR-SR60/SR80). 4 Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder correctly. 13
Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording 2 180 degrees (max.) 1 2 Getting Started 1 90 degrees to the camcorder 2 90 degrees (max.) 3 16:9 (wide) 4:3 1 Open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). 2 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly until... • When you turn on (Still), the screen aspect ratio is changed to 4:3 automatically. 3 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to select the desired screen aspect ratio (DCR-SR60/SR80). 4 Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder correctly. 13
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... lightly to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor. • You cannot record movies and still images at the same time. • The maximum continuous recordable time is in the direction of the POWER switch (DCR-SR60/SR80). A shutter sound is still being written onto the hard disk. Press the...
... lightly to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor. • You cannot record movies and still images at the same time. • The maximum continuous recordable time is in the direction of the POWER switch (DCR-SR60/SR80). A shutter sound is still being written onto the hard disk. Press the...
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...and functions used for the camcorder Handycam Station Recording 1 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch To record in dark places, set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to the lens side (2). 16 LCD screen To record in mirror mode, open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it further ... Press for the battery or the hard disk of the camcorder is running low. 8 Tripod receptacle (Bottom surface) To use zoom, move the power zoom lever. The lamp flashes when the remaining capacity for zooming in stereo microphone Records sound. 6 Remote sensor (DCR-SR60/SR80) Receive the signal from the...
...and functions used for the camcorder Handycam Station Recording 1 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch To record in dark places, set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to the lens side (2). 16 LCD screen To record in mirror mode, open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it further ... Press for the battery or the hard disk of the camcorder is running low. 8 Tripod receptacle (Bottom surface) To use zoom, move the power zoom lever. The lamp flashes when the remaining capacity for zooming in stereo microphone Records sound. 6 Remote sensor (DCR-SR60/SR80) Receive the signal from the...
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... zoom). 1 Play back the image you want to display in "Recording". ql REMOTE jack (DCR-SR60/SR80) Connect other devices qj qk ql ....... DVD BURN button Create a DVD by connecting the camcorder to initialize all the settings, including settings for backlit subjects, press BACK LIGHT to magnify. ... the camcorder and the Handycam Station. qf RESET button To initialize the settings (Reset), press RESET to a computer. The accessory can use some of the AC Adaptor. qd BACK LIGHT button To adjust the exposure for date and time. Open the jack cover. 3 Shoe cover (DCR-SR60/SR80...
... zoom). 1 Play back the image you want to display in "Recording". ql REMOTE jack (DCR-SR60/SR80) Connect other devices qj qk ql ....... DVD BURN button Create a DVD by connecting the camcorder to initialize all the settings, including settings for backlit subjects, press BACK LIGHT to magnify. ... the camcorder and the Handycam Station. qf RESET button To initialize the settings (Reset), press RESET to a computer. The accessory can use some of the AC Adaptor. qd BACK LIGHT button To adjust the exposure for date and time. Open the jack cover. 3 Shoe cover (DCR-SR60/SR80...
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... INDEX button qk Previous/Next button ql Number of played back still images /Total number of recorded movies qg Previous/Next button P-MENU 8 Image size (DCR-SR60/SR80) 9 Quality ([FINE] / [STD]) q;
... INDEX button qk Previous/Next button ql Number of played back still images /Total number of recorded movies qg Previous/Next button P-MENU 8 Image size (DCR-SR60/SR80) 9 Quality ([FINE] / [STD]) q;
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.... Prevents data on the front panel of thumbnails on the LCD screen. *1 DCR-SR60/SR80 *2 DCR-SR40 *3 [USB SELECT] appears automatically when your camcorder is not operated. Displays this item only when the camcorder is turned on a TV. REMAINING: Selects whether to receive remote control signals or...on by pressing DISP/ BATT INFO, with the AC Adaptor connected to scroll up the REC lamp on the hard disk drive from the camcorder. SETUP ROTATE: Select whether to the camcorder. LCD SET: TV TYPE *1: Sets various settings for data protection. HDD SET HDD FORMAT: HDD INFO: ...
.... Prevents data on the front panel of thumbnails on the LCD screen. *1 DCR-SR60/SR80 *2 DCR-SR40 *3 [USB SELECT] appears automatically when your camcorder is not operated. Displays this item only when the camcorder is turned on a TV. REMAINING: Selects whether to receive remote control signals or...on by pressing DISP/ BATT INFO, with the AC Adaptor connected to scroll up the REC lamp on the hard disk drive from the camcorder. SETUP ROTATE: Select whether to the camcorder. LCD SET: TV TYPE *1: Sets various settings for data protection. HDD SET HDD FORMAT: HDD INFO: ...
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... under direct sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in your camcorder and have contacted your local authorized Sony service facility. - Anywhere extremely hot or cold or humid places. When you are using your camcorder. • Do not wrap your camcorder with a doctor immediately (DCR-SR60/SR80). • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked, - wash...
... under direct sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in your camcorder and have contacted your local authorized Sony service facility. - Anywhere extremely hot or cold or humid places. When you are using your camcorder. • Do not wrap your camcorder with a doctor immediately (DCR-SR60/SR80). • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked, - wash...
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... such as your camcorder's setting information at the time of recording. *2 In 16:9 mode, the focal length figures are actual figures resulting from wide angle pixel readout. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. 33 Additional Information Specifications System Video compression format MPEG2/JPEG (Still images) Hard Disk DCR-SR40/SR60 30 GB DCR-SR80 60...
... such as your camcorder's setting information at the time of recording. *2 In 16:9 mode, the focal length figures are actual figures resulting from wide angle pixel readout. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. 33 Additional Information Specifications System Video compression format MPEG2/JPEG (Still images) Hard Disk DCR-SR40/SR60 30 GB DCR-SR80 60...
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Handycam Station Input/Output connectors DCRA-C162 (DCR-SR40) Audio/Video output 10 pin connector Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp... 6.9 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total number of pixels 123 200 (560 × 220) General Power requirements 7.2 V (battery pack) 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption DCR-SR40 2.2 W DCR-SR60/SR80 2.8 W Operating temperature 0°C to + 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature -20°C to + 60°C (-4°F to + 140°F) 34 ...
Handycam Station Input/Output connectors DCRA-C162 (DCR-SR40) Audio/Video output 10 pin connector Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp... 6.9 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total number of pixels 123 200 (560 × 220) General Power requirements 7.2 V (battery pack) 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption DCR-SR40 2.2 W DCR-SR60/SR80 2.8 W Operating temperature 0°C to + 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature -20°C to + 60°C (-4°F to + 140°F) 34 ...
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Handycam Handbook DCR-SR40/SR60/SR80 2-698-880-11(1) Enjoying with your Hard Disk 13 Drive Handycam Getting Started 16 Easy Handycam 27 Recording /Playback 32 Using the Setup items 47 Editing images 66 Dubbing, Printing 70 Performing with a computer 77 Troubleshooting 101 Additional Information 117 Glossary, Index 124 © 2006 Sony Corporation
Handycam Handbook DCR-SR40/SR60/SR80 2-698-880-11(1) Enjoying with your Hard Disk 13 Drive Handycam Getting Started 16 Easy Handycam 27 Recording /Playback 32 Using the Setup items 47 Editing images 66 Dubbing, Printing 70 Performing with a computer 77 Troubleshooting 101 Additional Information 117 Glossary, Index 124 © 2006 Sony Corporation
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... numbers are recyclable. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR60, DCR-SR80 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR40 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127... CAUTION Replace the battery with the Handycam Station Model DCRAC162 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L25A/L25B. Otherwise, fire or injury may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). Notes DCR-SR40, DCR-SR60 and DCR-SR80 are cautioned that may cause ...
... numbers are recyclable. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR60, DCR-SR80 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR40 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127... CAUTION Replace the battery with the Handycam Station Model DCRAC162 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L25A/L25B. Otherwise, fire or injury may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). Notes DCR-SR40, DCR-SR60 and DCR-SR80 are cautioned that may cause ...
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...change without any problems. • Compensation for Modulation Transfer Function. Take images of this camcorder and accessories are used for long periods of light from what you need a NTSC system...-based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other DCR-SR40/ SR60/SR80. You cannot dub copyright protected software on the countries/regions. Change the screen ... Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. These points are recorded without notice. • The illustrations used on this Handbook are based on the model DCR-SR80. •...
...change without any problems. • Compensation for Modulation Transfer Function. Take images of this camcorder and accessories are used for long periods of light from what you need a NTSC system...-based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other DCR-SR40/ SR60/SR80. You cannot dub copyright protected software on the countries/regions. Change the screen ... Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. These points are recorded without notice. • The illustrations used on this Handbook are based on the model DCR-SR80. •...
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... Recording To use zoom To record in dark places (NightShot plus) 9 using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam 8 Enjoying with your camcorder 21 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen 23 Step 5: Using the touch panel 24 Step 6: Setting the date and time 25 Step 7: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording image (DCR-SR60/SR80 26 Easy...
... Recording To use zoom To record in dark places (NightShot plus) 9 using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam 8 Enjoying with your camcorder 21 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen 23 Step 5: Using the touch panel 24 Step 6: Setting the date and time 25 Step 7: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording image (DCR-SR60/SR80 26 Easy...
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...check available free hard disk space To turn off the operation confirmation beep To initialize the settings (Reset) Other part names and functions Checking/Deleting the last scene (Review/Review deleting 38 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 39 Remote Commander (DCR-SR60/SR80 41 ...camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.) STILL SET 56 Settings for still images (BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE, etc.) PICT.APPLI 57 Special effects on images or additional functions on recording/playback (PICT.EFFECT/D.EFFECT, etc.) HDD SET 58 Settings for the hard disk...
...check available free hard disk space To turn off the operation confirmation beep To initialize the settings (Reset) Other part names and functions Checking/Deleting the last scene (Review/Review deleting 38 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 39 Remote Commander (DCR-SR60/SR80 41 ...camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.) STILL SET 56 Settings for still images (BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE, etc.) PICT.APPLI 57 Special effects on images or additional functions on recording/playback (PICT.EFFECT/D.EFFECT, etc.) HDD SET 58 Settings for the hard disk...