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Printed on how to use the camcorder. © 2006 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan Also refer to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) By referring 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 on how to use the camcorder. © 2006 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan Also refer to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) By referring 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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...of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR60, DCR-SR80 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of ...rechargeable batteries, call your used with the specified type only. The number below . Regulatory Information Declaration of the FCC Rules. Operation is for future reference. CAUTION Replace the battery with the Handycam...
...of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR60, DCR-SR80 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of ...rechargeable batteries, call your used with the specified type only. The number below . Regulatory Information Declaration of the FCC Rules. Operation is for future reference. CAUTION Replace the battery with the Handycam...
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...camera, and thus may also be provided, even if recording or playback is recommended that you perform [EMPTY HDD]* to the camcorder. This may be contrary to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 6 On this manual • The images of your image data being lost, do not remove the battery... drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/play back may damage the hard disk drive of this manual are based on the model DCR-SR80. • The on-screen displays in this , a message appears on your camcorder. When you transfer the camcorder, it using VCR/DVD device*. • It is more than ...
...camera, and thus may also be provided, even if recording or playback is recommended that you perform [EMPTY HDD]* to the camcorder. This may be contrary to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 6 On this manual • The images of your image data being lost, do not remove the battery... drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/play back may damage the hard disk drive of this manual are based on the model DCR-SR80. • The on-screen displays in this , a message appears on your camcorder. When you transfer the camcorder, it using VCR/DVD device*. • It is more than ...
Operating Guide
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... 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. CD-ROM (1) (p.21) - Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 8 "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder...
... 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. CD-ROM (1) (p.21) - Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 8 "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder...
Operating Guide
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... the Remote Commander. 7 Recording lamp (DCR-SR60/SR80) The recording lamp lights up red during recording. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. 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. Parts and functions used for the camcorder Handycam Station Recording 1 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch To record in dark ...
... the Remote Commander. 7 Recording lamp (DCR-SR60/SR80) The recording lamp lights up red during recording. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. 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. Parts and functions used for the camcorder Handycam Station Recording 1 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch To record in dark ...
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... flash, or a microphone. In this way, you may not use the camcorder with your camcorder. qs Shoulder belt hook To attach the shoulder belt, attach the shoulder belt (optional) with simple operation (Easy Handycam operation). qh EASY button By pressing the EASY button, most of the AC ...Adaptor. Playback 2 Power zoom lever 9 Zoom buttons You can use some of the LCD screen. 4 Adjust the magnification with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto). ql REMOTE jack (DCR-SR60/SR80) Connect ...
... flash, or a microphone. In this way, you may not use the camcorder with your camcorder. qs Shoulder belt hook To attach the shoulder belt, attach the shoulder belt (optional) with simple operation (Easy Handycam operation). qh EASY button By pressing the EASY button, most of the AC ...Adaptor. Playback 2 Power zoom lever 9 Zoom buttons You can use some of the LCD screen. 4 Adjust the magnification with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto). ql REMOTE jack (DCR-SR60/SR80) Connect ...
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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 ...
Handycam Handbook
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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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... for the FCC related matters only. Operation is subject to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding recycling 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-...San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the Handycam Station Model DCRAC162 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L25A/L25B. Operation is for future reference. DCR-SR Serial No. Declaration of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-8228837, or ...
... for the FCC related matters only. Operation is subject to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding recycling 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-...San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the Handycam Station Model DCRAC162 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L25A/L25B. Operation is for future reference. DCR-SR Serial No. Declaration of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-8228837, or ...
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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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...your favorite images by date using the VISUAL INDEX screen (p.30, 33). Viewing on the free hard disk space. Hard Disk Drive Handycam offers more options than the tape or the DVD camcorder for longer hours. SR80. Also, you can search for long hours (p.28, 32) You ...and viewing" : clear, easy and convenient Recording onto the hard disk for a desired scene by mistake. You can start recording whenever you use DCR- Enjoying with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam Enjoying with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam You can record images to the hard disk of a movie, you can save them to VCR/DVD ...
...your favorite images by date using the VISUAL INDEX screen (p.30, 33). Viewing on the free hard disk space. Hard Disk Drive Handycam offers more options than the tape or the DVD camcorder for longer hours. SR80. Also, you can search for long hours (p.28, 32) You ...and viewing" : clear, easy and convenient Recording onto the hard disk for a desired scene by mistake. You can start recording whenever you use DCR- Enjoying with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam Enjoying with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam You can record images to the hard disk of a movie, you can save them to VCR/DVD ...
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... (1) (p.17) A/V connecting cable (1) (p.42, 70, 72) USB cable (1) (p.74, 76, 84) CD-ROM (1) (p.77) - "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder" (Software) - "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 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following...
... (1) (p.17) A/V connecting cable (1) (p.42, 70, 72) USB cable (1) (p.74, 76, 84) CD-ROM (1) (p.77) - "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder" (Software) - "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 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following...
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...recording recording 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 ...120). The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case. Bottom: When the LCD backlight turns off the power, then remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station holding both. Battery pack NP-FP50 (supplied) NP-FP60 NP-FP70 NP-FP71 NP-FP90 Charging time 125 135 155 170 220 Recording...
...recording recording 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 ...120). The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case. Bottom: When the LCD backlight turns off the power, then remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station holding both. Battery pack NP-FP50 (supplied) NP-FP60 NP-FP70 NP-FP71 NP-FP90 Charging time 125 135 155 170 220 Recording...
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...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 removed from the wall outlet. • Do not use ...power (house current) is not attached correctly. - On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured with the camcorder at 25°C (77°F). (10-30°C (50-86°F) is recommended.) • Available recording ...) 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...
...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 removed from the wall outlet. • Do not use ...power (house current) is not attached correctly. - On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured with the camcorder at 25°C (77°F). (10-30°C (50-86°F) is recommended.) • Available recording ...) 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...
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...with S VIDEO (optional) When connecting to your camcorder are both your camcorder to the LINE IN input on a TV Connect your camcorder and the Handycam Station at the same time. Connect the A/V connecting cable either to the Handycam Station or to your camcorder, according to another device via an S VIDEO ...counter on . 1 Slide the POWER switch to [16:9 WIDE]. To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) (DCR-SR60/ SR80) Change the setting according to the screen aspect ratio of the A/V connecting cable with an A/V connecting cable. Playing the image ...
...with S VIDEO (optional) When connecting to your camcorder are both your camcorder to the LINE IN input on a TV Connect your camcorder and the Handycam Station at the same time. Connect the A/V connecting cable either to the Handycam Station or to your camcorder, according to another device via an S VIDEO ...counter on . 1 Slide the POWER switch to [16:9 WIDE]. To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) (DCR-SR60/ SR80) Change the setting according to the screen aspect ratio of the A/V connecting cable with an A/V connecting cable. Playing the image ...
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... - - TIME/LANGU. (p.63) CLOCK SET z z z z*1 AREA SET z z z -*1 DST SET / SUMMERTIME z z z -*1 LANGUAGE z z z -*1 *1 The setting values before Easy Handycam operation are maintained. *2 DCR-SR60/SR80 *3 DCR-SR40 *4 [USB SELECT] appears automatically when your camcorder is connected to a computer or other device with the Handycam Station and the USB cable. 50 Position of lamp: Movie Still PLAY/EDIT Easy...
... - - TIME/LANGU. (p.63) CLOCK SET z z z z*1 AREA SET z z z -*1 DST SET / SUMMERTIME z z z -*1 LANGUAGE z z z -*1 *1 The setting values before Easy Handycam operation are maintained. *2 DCR-SR60/SR80 *3 DCR-SR40 *4 [USB SELECT] appears automatically when your camcorder is connected to a computer or other device with the Handycam Station and the USB cable. 50 Position of lamp: Movie Still PLAY/EDIT Easy...
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REC CTRL (DCR-SR60/SR80) See page 72. PictBridge PRINT See page 74. • For details on selecting setup items. HDD FORMAT You can copy images to a computer when connecting your camcorder to your computer with the USB cable and the Handycam Station or print still images when connecting to.... MOSAIC Picture appears mosaic-patterned. when the POWER switch is 1MB = 1,048,576 bytes. HDD INFO The hard disk information of the camcorder can access to the hard disk drive of the camcorder to recover recordable free space to allow you to a computer via USB, you can be saved (p.44) before...
REC CTRL (DCR-SR60/SR80) See page 72. PictBridge PRINT See page 74. • For details on selecting setup items. HDD FORMAT You can copy images to a computer when connecting your camcorder to your computer with the USB cable and the Handycam Station or print still images when connecting to.... MOSAIC Picture appears mosaic-patterned. when the POWER switch is 1MB = 1,048,576 bytes. HDD INFO The hard disk information of the camcorder can access to the hard disk drive of the camcorder to recover recordable free space to allow you to a computer via USB, you can be saved (p.44) before...
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...White) (Red) OUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO : Video/Signal flow VCRs, DVD devices or TVs 1 A/V connecting cable (supplied) The Handycam Station and your camcorder are connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video output jack, and the red (right channel)...programs from a VCR, TV or DVD device onto the hard disk of the A/V connecting cable with an A/V connecting cable. Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device (DCR-SR60/SR80) You can be connected. • On your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for...
...White) (Red) OUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO : Video/Signal flow VCRs, DVD devices or TVs 1 A/V connecting cable (supplied) The Handycam Station and your camcorder are connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video output jack, and the red (right channel)...programs from a VCR, TV or DVD device onto the hard disk of the A/V connecting cable with an A/V connecting cable. Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device (DCR-SR60/SR80) You can be connected. • On your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for...
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...[DVD BURN] or [ HDD] appears on a Macintosh computer. • The supplied software "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder" is heard during playback. • The audio will not be zoomed (DCR-SR60/SR80). • You cannot zoom scenes input from the other devices Images from connected devices are dubbing a image ..., remove the USB cable from the Handycam Station and the computer, and turn on your TV (DCR-SR60/SR80) (p.42). Images from connected devices cannot be output when you are not displayed on your camcorder (p.70, 72). to the output jack of the camcorder. The aspect ratio of the A/V...
...[DVD BURN] or [ HDD] appears on a Macintosh computer. • The supplied software "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder" is heard during playback. • The audio will not be zoomed (DCR-SR60/SR80). • You cannot zoom scenes input from the other devices Images from connected devices are dubbing a image ..., remove the USB cable from the Handycam Station and the computer, and turn on your TV (DCR-SR60/SR80) (p.42). Images from connected devices cannot be output when you are not displayed on your camcorder (p.70, 72). to the output jack of the camcorder. The aspect ratio of the A/V...
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... • Dolby Digital Stereo Creator is a trademark ofApple Computer, Inc. x Procedures Connect your camcorder with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Tab WARNING Battery may present a risk of their respective companies. In this Handbook...camcorder, and leave your camcorder to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with the + side facing up. 3 Insert the battery case back into the Remote Commander until it clicks. To change the battery of the Remote Commander (DCR-SR60... trademarks • "Handycam" and are not mentioned in each case in the Remote Commander.
... • Dolby Digital Stereo Creator is a trademark ofApple Computer, Inc. x Procedures Connect your camcorder with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Tab WARNING Battery may present a risk of their respective companies. In this Handbook...camcorder, and leave your camcorder to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with the + side facing up. 3 Insert the battery case back into the Remote Commander until it clicks. To change the battery of the Remote Commander (DCR-SR60... trademarks • "Handycam" and are not mentioned in each case in the Remote Commander.