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...858-942-2230 This device complies with the Handycam Station Model DCRAC162 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L25A/L25B. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR40 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION Replace the battery with Part 15 of the FCC Rules....Record The model and serial numbers are recyclable. The number below . Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR60, DCR-SR80 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Refer to operate this equipment. 4 Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this ...
...858-942-2230 This device complies with the Handycam Station Model DCRAC162 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L25A/L25B. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR40 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION Replace the battery with Part 15 of the FCC Rules....Record The model and serial numbers are recyclable. The number below . Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR60, DCR-SR80 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Refer to operate this equipment. 4 Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this ...
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...on using your computer*. This may damage the hard disk drive of your camcorder • The hard disk of the camcorder may not be recognized, or recording or ...camcorder, you may not delete data from the hard disk completely. It is not dust proofed, drip proofed or waterproofed. Do not apply shock or vibration to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 6 Note on a DVD using the camcorder...battery pack or AC Adaptor from the shock by dropping, the camcorder has the drop sensor function*. It may be copyrighted. You cannot dub copyright protected software on the hard disk of the camcorder...
...on using your computer*. This may damage the hard disk drive of your camcorder • The hard disk of the camcorder may not be recognized, or recording or ...camcorder, you may not delete data from the hard disk completely. It is not dust proofed, drip proofed or waterproofed. Do not apply shock or vibration to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 6 Note on a DVD using the camcorder...battery pack or AC Adaptor from the shock by dropping, the camcorder has the drop sensor function*. It may be copyrighted. You cannot dub copyright protected software on the hard disk of the camcorder...
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... cable (1) Thread the grip belt through the lens cap ring. CD-ROM (1) (p.21) - 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) - "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 8 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items...
... cable (1) Thread the grip belt through the lens cap ring. CD-ROM (1) (p.21) - 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) - "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 8 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items...
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... or dispose of fire or explosion. 9 In this case, replace the battery with the + side 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...
... or dispose of fire or explosion. 9 In this case, replace the battery with the + side 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...
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...the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). • The power will be supplied from the battery as long as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with the camcorder at 25°C (77°F). (10-30°C (50-86°F) is... the AC 100 V to the DC IN jack on the design of your camcorder, even when the power cord is removed from the wall outlet. • Do not 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 ...
...the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). • The power will be supplied from the battery as long as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with the camcorder at 25°C (77°F). (10-30°C (50-86°F) is... the AC 100 V to the DC IN jack on the design of your camcorder, even when the power cord is removed from the wall outlet. • Do not 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 ...
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...up 1 1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the POWER switch (DCR-SR60/SR80). Movies Press START/STOP A (or B). To stop recording, press START/STOP again. 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... lamp is on after recording is finished, it fully B. Press the green button only when the POWER switch is still being written onto the hard disk. Recording Lens cover Opens in accordance with the setting of the arrow repeatedly until the respective lamp lights up.
...up 1 1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the POWER switch (DCR-SR60/SR80). Movies Press START/STOP A (or B). To stop recording, press START/STOP again. 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... lamp is on after recording is finished, it fully B. Press the green button only when the POWER switch is still being written onto the hard disk. Recording Lens cover Opens in accordance with the setting of the arrow repeatedly until the respective lamp lights up.
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The lamp flashes when the remaining capacity 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. Move it 180 degrees to the tripod receptacle using a ...7 Recording lamp (DCR-SR60/SR80) The recording lamp lights up red during recording. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. LCD screen To record in mirror mode, open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it further for a faster zoom. q; Parts and functions used for the camcorder Handycam Station Recording...
The lamp flashes when the remaining capacity 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. Move it 180 degrees to the tripod receptacle using a ...7 Recording lamp (DCR-SR60/SR80) The recording lamp lights up red during recording. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. LCD screen To record in mirror mode, open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it further for a faster zoom. q; Parts and functions used for the camcorder Handycam Station Recording...
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... the USB cable. 17 Recording/Playback DVD BURN button Create a DVD by connecting the camcorder to display .. qd BACK LIGHT button To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, press ..., including settings for the screen display settings or check the remaining battery power. wa Interface connector Connect with simple operation (Easy Handycam operation). Playback 2 Power zoom lever 9 Zoom buttons You can...). 1 Play back the image you want to display in "Recording". ql REMOTE jack (DCR-SR60/SR80) Connect other devices qj qk ql ....... qf RESET button To initialize the settings (...
... the USB cable. 17 Recording/Playback DVD BURN button Create a DVD by connecting the camcorder to display .. qd BACK LIGHT button To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, press ..., including settings for the screen display settings or check the remaining battery power. wa Interface connector Connect with simple operation (Easy Handycam operation). Playback 2 Power zoom lever 9 Zoom buttons You can...). 1 Play back the image you want to display in "Recording". ql REMOTE jack (DCR-SR60/SR80) Connect other devices qj qk ql ....... qf RESET button To initialize the settings (...
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Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies 60min REC 00:01:00 [60min] Recording still images 60min 112 P-MENU 1 Remaining battery (approx.) 2 Recording mode (HQ / SP / LP) 3 Recording status ([STBY] (standby) / [REC] (recording)) 4 Counter (hour: minute: second) 5 Remaining recordable time of movies 6 Review button 7 Personal Menu ... 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;
Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies 60min REC 00:01:00 [60min] Recording still images 60min 112 P-MENU 1 Remaining battery (approx.) 2 Recording mode (HQ / SP / LP) 3 Recording status ([STBY] (standby) / [REC] (recording)) 4 Counter (hour: minute: second) 5 Remaining recordable time of movies 6 Review button 7 Personal Menu ... 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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... liquid directly to clean the LCD screen. If your camcorder on the LCD screen. Doing so might cause heat to direct sunlight. This is accidentally swallowed, consult with a doctor immediately (DCR-SR60/SR80). • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked, - x To clean the ...locations. - Anywhere extremely hot or cold or humid places. Use cleaning paper moistened with your camcorder with a doctor. x When not using your camcorder. • Do not wrap your local authorized Sony service facility. - This damages the inside . • When removing the power cord, pull...
... liquid directly to clean the LCD screen. If your camcorder on the LCD screen. Doing so might cause heat to direct sunlight. This is accidentally swallowed, consult with a doctor immediately (DCR-SR60/SR80). • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked, - x To clean the ...locations. - Anywhere extremely hot or cold or humid places. Use cleaning paper moistened with your camcorder with a doctor. x When not using your camcorder. • Do not wrap your local authorized Sony service facility. - This damages the inside . • When removing the power cord, pull...
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...Input impedance more than 47 kΩ (kilohms), Output impedance less than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms) USB jack mini-B 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...216; 2.5 mm) LCD screen Picture DCR-SR40 6.2 cm (2.5 type) DCR-SR60/SR80 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 ...
...Input impedance more than 47 kΩ (kilohms), Output impedance less than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms) USB jack mini-B 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...216; 2.5 mm) LCD screen Picture DCR-SR40 6.2 cm (2.5 type) DCR-SR60/SR80 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 ...
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..., including interference that any questions about this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). ACSerial No. The number below . Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone...CAUTION Replace the battery with the Handycam Station Model DCRAC162 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L25A/L25B. Otherwise, fire or injury may cause undesired operation. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are recyclable. If you . Notes DCR-SR40, DCR-SR60 and DCR-SR80 are cautioned...
..., including interference that any questions about this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). ACSerial No. The number below . Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone...CAUTION Replace the battery with the Handycam Station Model DCRAC162 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L25A/L25B. Otherwise, fire or injury may cause undesired operation. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are recyclable. If you . Notes DCR-SR40, DCR-SR60 and DCR-SR80 are cautioned...
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... 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 16 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 17 Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your Hard Disk Drive Handycam What you can do with ease...
... 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 16 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 17 Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your Hard Disk Drive Handycam What you can do with ease...
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...To play back a series of still images (Slide show) To use Playback zoom Recording/playback To check the remaining battery To 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 Playing the image ...
...To play back a series of still images (Slide show) To use Playback zoom Recording/playback To check the remaining battery To 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 Playing the image ...
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...Playlist 68 Setting image protection (Protection 68 Dubbing, Printing Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices 70 Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device (DCR-SR60/SR80 72 Printing recorded still images (PictBridge compliant printer 74 Jacks to connect external devices 76 Performing with a computer What you can do ... to a DVD 98 Deleting image data from a computer 100 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 101 Warning indicators and messages 113 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 117 Files on the camcorder hard disk/folder structure 119 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 120 11
...Playlist 68 Setting image protection (Protection 68 Dubbing, Printing Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices 70 Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device (DCR-SR60/SR80 72 Printing recorded still images (PictBridge compliant printer 74 Jacks to connect external devices 76 Performing with a computer What you can do ... to a DVD 98 Deleting image data from a computer 100 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 101 Warning indicators and messages 113 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 117 Files on the camcorder hard disk/folder structure 119 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 120 11
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... you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Handycam Station (1) (p.17) A/V connecting cable (1) (p.42, 70, 72) USB cable (1) (p.74, 76, 84) CD-ROM (1) (p.77) - "Handycam Handbook" (PDF/this Handbook) "Operating Guide" (1) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.41) (DCR-SR60/SR80) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 16 AC Adaptor (1) (p.17) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP50 (1) (p.19) Lens cap...
... you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Handycam Station (1) (p.17) A/V connecting cable (1) (p.42, 70, 72) USB cable (1) (p.74, 76, 84) CD-ROM (1) (p.77) - "Handycam Handbook" (PDF/this Handbook) "Operating Guide" (1) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.41) (DCR-SR60/SR80) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 16 AC Adaptor (1) (p.17) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP50 (1) (p.19) Lens cap...
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...time time* NP-FP50 (supplied) 125 065 NP-FP60 190 100 NP-FP70 265 145 NP-FP71 315 170 NP-FP90 475 260 DCR-SR60/SR80 Battery pack Continuous Typical recording recording time time* NP-FP50 (supplied) NP-FP60 100 055 105 055 150 080 160 085 NP-FP70 ...19 To use an outside power source Make the same connections as you fully charge a completely exhausted battery pack. Bottom: When the LCD backlight turns off the power, then remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station holding both. Charging time (full charge) Approximate time (min.) required when you do not ...
...time time* NP-FP50 (supplied) 125 065 NP-FP60 190 100 NP-FP70 265 145 NP-FP71 315 170 NP-FP90 475 260 DCR-SR60/SR80 Battery pack Continuous Typical recording recording time time* NP-FP50 (supplied) NP-FP60 100 055 105 055 150 080 160 085 NP-FP70 ...19 To use an outside power source Make the same connections as you fully charge a completely exhausted battery pack. Bottom: When the LCD backlight turns off the power, then remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station holding both. Charging time (full charge) Approximate time (min.) required when you do not ...
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...-86°F) is recommended.) • Available recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder. PRECAUTION • Even if your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is removed from the battery as long as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of... NP-FP50 (supplied) NP-FP60 NP-FP70 NP-FP71 NP-FP90 Playback time 140 210 295 350 525 DCR-SR60/SR80 Battery pack NP-FP50 (supplied) NP-FP60 NP-FP70 NP-FP71 NP-FP90 Playback time* 115 175 240 290 435 * When the LCD backlight turns on ...
...-86°F) is recommended.) • Available recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder. PRECAUTION • Even if your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is removed from the battery as long as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of... NP-FP50 (supplied) NP-FP60 NP-FP70 NP-FP71 NP-FP90 Playback time 140 210 295 350 525 DCR-SR60/SR80 Battery pack NP-FP50 (supplied) NP-FP60 NP-FP70 NP-FP71 NP-FP90 Playback time* 115 175 240 290 435 * When the LCD backlight turns on ...
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Put the lens cap back after turning off the power (DCR-SR40). • At the time of purchase, the power will be set to turn off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation for approximately five minutes, to OFF (CHG). To turn off the power Slide the POWER switch to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p.63). 22
Put the lens cap back after turning off the power (DCR-SR40). • At the time of purchase, the power will be set to turn off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation for approximately five minutes, to OFF (CHG). To turn off the power Slide the POWER switch to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p.63). 22
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... close it with the LCD screen side facing out. Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD screen Open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). 2 180 degrees (max.) DISP/BATT INFO Getting Started 2 90 degrees (max.) 1 90 degrees...frame accidentally, when you open or adjust the LCD screen. • If you open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder, rotate it 180 degrees to make the battery last longer (DCR-SR60/ SR80) Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO until appears. To cancel, press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few ...
... close it with the LCD screen side facing out. Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD screen Open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). 2 180 degrees (max.) DISP/BATT INFO Getting Started 2 90 degrees (max.) 1 90 degrees...frame accidentally, when you open or adjust the LCD screen. • If you open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder, rotate it 180 degrees to make the battery last longer (DCR-SR60/ SR80) Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO until appears. To cancel, press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few ...