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Printed in Japan Also refer to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) By referring to use the camcorder. © 2006 Sony Corporation Printed on how to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) contained in the supplied CD-ROM, you can be found at our Customer Support Website. 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 Japan Also refer to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) By referring to use the camcorder. © 2006 Sony Corporation Printed on how to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) contained in the supplied CD-ROM, you can be found at our Customer Support Website. 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.
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... Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR60, DCR-SR80 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. 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. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR40 Responsible Party...
... Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR60, DCR-SR80 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. 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. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR40 Responsible Party...
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... to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 6 Note on using the camcorder in highlands • Do not turn on the hard disk of your recorded images. In addition to the camcorder. When ...camcorder may not record or playback the camcorder to provide protection to the above, when you dispose of the camcorder, it using VCR/DVD device*. • It is recommended that you may damage the hard disk drive of the camcorder...not format the hard disk of the camcorder. You cannot dub copyright protected software on -screen displays in each local language are based on the model DCR-SR80. ...
... to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 6 Note on using the camcorder in highlands • Do not turn on the hard disk of your recorded images. In addition to the camcorder. When ...camcorder may not record or playback the camcorder to provide protection to the above, when you dispose of the camcorder, it using VCR/DVD device*. • It is recommended that you may damage the hard disk drive of the camcorder...not format the hard disk of the camcorder. You cannot dub copyright protected software on -screen displays in each local language are based on the model DCR-SR80. ...
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...Adaptor (1) (p.10) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (DCR-SR60/SR80) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP50 (1) (p.11) Power cord (1) (p.10) Handycam Station (1) (p.10) Lens Cap (1) (p.12) (DCR-SR40) To attach the lens cap A/V ...connecting cable (1) (p.20) USB cable (1) Thread the grip belt through the lens cap ring. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder...
...Adaptor (1) (p.10) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (DCR-SR60/SR80) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP50 (1) (p.11) Power cord (1) (p.10) Handycam Station (1) (p.10) Lens Cap (1) (p.12) (DCR-SR40) To attach the lens cap A/V ...connecting cable (1) (p.20) USB cable (1) Thread the grip belt through the lens cap ring. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder...
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... facing up. 3 Insert the battery case back into the slit to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Getting Started On the Remote Commander (DCR-SR60/SR80) Using the Remote Commander for the first time Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. Do not use...
... facing up. 3 Insert the battery case back into the slit to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Getting Started On the Remote Commander (DCR-SR60/SR80) Using the Remote Commander for the first time Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. Do not use...
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...; The power will be supplied from the wall outlet. Recording/Playback time: Approximate time (min.) available when you use your camcorder in any metallic objects. POWER switch DC IN jack DC plug Open the jack cover Available running time for the supplied battery pack...(min.) required when you fully charge a completely exhausted battery pack. Power supply You can 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...
...; The power will be supplied from the wall outlet. Recording/Playback time: Approximate time (min.) available when you use your camcorder in any metallic objects. POWER switch DC IN jack DC plug Open the jack cover Available running time for the supplied battery pack...(min.) required when you fully charge a completely exhausted battery pack. Power supply You can 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...
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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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...ACCESS lamp is on after recording is finished, it fully B. A shutter sound is still being written onto the hard disk. Movies Press START/STOP A (or B). Do not apply shock or vibration to adjust the focus A, then ... 60min 1.0M FINE 123 Shutter click P-MENU Flashing b Lights up . Still Images Press PHOTO lightly to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor. • You cannot record movies and still images at...switch in the direction of the POWER switch (DCR-SR60/SR80). Press the green button only when the POWER switch is approximately 13 hours. 14
...ACCESS lamp is on after recording is finished, it fully B. A shutter sound is still being written onto the hard disk. Movies Press START/STOP A (or B). Do not apply shock or vibration to adjust the focus A, then ... 60min 1.0M FINE 123 Shutter click P-MENU Flashing b Lights up . Still Images Press PHOTO lightly to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor. • You cannot record movies and still images at...switch in the direction of the POWER switch (DCR-SR60/SR80). Press the green button only when the POWER switch is approximately 13 hours. 14
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...hard disk of the camcorder is running low. 8 Tripod receptacle (Bottom surface) To use zoom, move the power zoom lever. W:Wide Wider range of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw. 9 Zoom buttons Press for a faster zoom. Move the power zoom lever slightly for the camcorder Handycam...the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it further for zooming in stereo microphone Records sound. 6 Remote sensor (DCR-SR60/SR80) Receive the signal from the Remote Commander. 7 Recording lamp (DCR-SR60/SR80) The recording lamp lights up ...
...hard disk of the camcorder is running low. 8 Tripod receptacle (Bottom surface) To use zoom, move the power zoom lever. W:Wide Wider range of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw. 9 Zoom buttons Press for a faster zoom. Move the power zoom lever slightly for the camcorder Handycam...the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it further for zooming in stereo microphone Records sound. 6 Remote sensor (DCR-SR60/SR80) Receive the signal from the Remote Commander. 7 Recording lamp (DCR-SR60/SR80) The recording lamp lights up ...
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...Shoe (DCR-SR60/SR80) The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as you operate the POWER switch on the LCD screen. 3 Touch the portion you want to magnify. 2 Magnify the image with T (Telephoto). qk A/V (audio/video) jack Connect with the camcorder and the Handycam Station. ... qs Shoulder belt hook To attach the shoulder belt, attach the shoulder belt (optional) with your camcorder. During Easy Handycam operation, you want to the instructions on the camcorder. qh EASY button Refer to display in the center of the buttons on EASY button in "Recording...
...Shoe (DCR-SR60/SR80) The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as you operate the POWER switch on the LCD screen. 3 Touch the portion you want to magnify. 2 Magnify the image with T (Telephoto). qk A/V (audio/video) jack Connect with the camcorder and the Handycam Station. ... qs Shoulder belt hook To attach the shoulder belt, attach the shoulder belt (optional) with your camcorder. During Easy Handycam operation, you want to the instructions on the camcorder. qh EASY button Refer to display in the center of the buttons on EASY button in "Recording...
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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; Slide show button 18
... 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; Slide show button 18
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...camcorder is turned on the LCD screen. *1 DCR-SR60/SR80 *2 DCR-SR40 *3 [USB SELECT] appears automatically when your camcorder is not operated. DATA CODE: Displays date and time and camera data during a movie playback. CLOCK SET: AREA SET: DST SET/ SUMMERTIME: LANGUAGE: Select date and time. Displays free hard disk...: DROP SENSOR: EMPTY HDD: Initializes the hard disk drive. REC LAMP *1: Selects whether to play audio with the USB cable. 26 Selects whether to scroll up the REC lamp on the hard disk drive from the camcorder. MULTI-SOUND: Selects whether to light up...
...camcorder is turned on the LCD screen. *1 DCR-SR60/SR80 *2 DCR-SR40 *3 [USB SELECT] appears automatically when your camcorder is not operated. DATA CODE: Displays date and time and camera data during a movie playback. CLOCK SET: AREA SET: DST SET/ SUMMERTIME: LANGUAGE: Select date and time. Displays free hard disk...: DROP SENSOR: EMPTY HDD: Initializes the hard disk drive. REC LAMP *1: Selects whether to play audio with the USB cable. 26 Selects whether to scroll up the REC lamp on the hard disk drive from the camcorder. MULTI-SOUND: Selects whether to light up...
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...before operating it . If the battery is not a malfunction. x When not using your camcorder, it may heat up inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have contacted your local authorized Sony service facility. - Additional Information 31 Anywhere extremely hot or cold or humid places. Never ... screen dirty, use the cleaning cloth (optional) to the LCD screen. Be particularly careful of water and consult with a doctor immediately (DCR-SR60/SR80). • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked, - On the LCD screen • Do not exert excessive pressure on the...
...before operating it . If the battery is not a malfunction. x When not using your camcorder, it may heat up inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have contacted your local authorized Sony service facility. - Additional Information 31 Anywhere extremely hot or cold or humid places. Never ... screen dirty, use the cleaning cloth (optional) to the LCD screen. Be particularly careful of water and consult with a doctor immediately (DCR-SR60/SR80). • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked, - On the LCD screen • Do not exert excessive pressure on the...
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Specifications System Video compression format MPEG2/JPEG (Still images) Hard Disk DCR-SR40/SR60 30 GB DCR-SR80 60 GB When measuring media capacity, 1GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of 9 999 Image device DCR-SR40 3 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. 680 000 pixels Effective (Movie): Approx. ... which is a file format for data management. Files in the NightShot plus function) DCR-SR60/SR80 7 lx (lux) (F1.8) 0 lx (lux) (in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder's setting information at the time of recording. *2 In 16:9 mode, the focal ...
Specifications System Video compression format MPEG2/JPEG (Still images) Hard Disk DCR-SR40/SR60 30 GB DCR-SR80 60 GB When measuring media capacity, 1GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of 9 999 Image device DCR-SR40 3 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. 680 000 pixels Effective (Movie): Approx. ... which is a file format for data management. Files in the NightShot plus function) DCR-SR60/SR80 7 lx (lux) (F1.8) 0 lx (lux) (in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder's setting information at the time of recording. *2 In 16:9 mode, the focal ...
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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-p,... 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-p,... 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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...this product. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR40 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual could void your used with the Handycam Station Model DCRAC162 and AC Adaptor Model AC... device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment. 5 Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR60, DCR-SR80 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device...
...this product. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR40 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual could void your used with the Handycam Station Model DCRAC162 and AC Adaptor Model AC... device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment. 5 Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR60, DCR-SR80 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device...
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...a digital still camera, and thus may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Black point White, red, blue or green point • Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to malfunction. Take... is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. • The LCD screen is equipped with your camcorder. You also cannot play back both movies and still images other DCR-SR40/ SR60/SR80. The number value indicates the amount of light from what you need a NTSC system-based TV. ...
...a digital still camera, and thus may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Black point White, red, blue or green point • Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to malfunction. Take... is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. • The LCD screen is equipped with your camcorder. You also cannot play back both movies and still images other DCR-SR40/ SR60/SR80. The number value indicates the amount of light from what you need a NTSC system-based TV. ...
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...Read this first 5 Notes on using your camcorder with automatic settings Using Easy Handycam operation 27 Recording with ease 28 Playback with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam 13 Using your Hard Disk Drive Handycam 15 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items...Hard Disk Drive Handycam What you can do with ease 30 Recording/Playback Recording 32 Playback 33 Searching for desired images by date (Date Index 34 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 35 Recording To use zoom To record in dark places (NightShot plus) 9 Table of the recording image (DCR-SR60/SR80 26 Easy Handycam...
...Read this first 5 Notes on using your camcorder with automatic settings Using Easy Handycam operation 27 Recording with ease 28 Playback with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam 13 Using your Hard Disk Drive Handycam 15 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items...Hard Disk Drive Handycam What you can do with ease 30 Recording/Playback Recording 32 Playback 33 Searching for desired images by date (Date Index 34 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 35 Recording To use zoom To record in dark places (NightShot plus) 9 Table of the recording image (DCR-SR60/SR80 26 Easy Handycam...
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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...