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2-887-134-11(1) Operating Guide DCR-SR40/SR60/SR80 US Additional information on this product and answers 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. Printed on how to frequently asked questions can find more detailed information on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
2-887-134-11(1) Operating Guide DCR-SR40/SR60/SR80 US Additional information on this product and answers 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. Printed on how to frequently asked questions can find more detailed information on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
Operating Guide
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...SONY Model No.: DCR-SR60, DCR-SR80 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For customers in the U.S.A. For customers in the U.S.A. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, 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. Notes DCR-SR40, DCR-SR60 and DCR... recycling of rechargeable batteries, call your used with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR40 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. ACSerial No. Operation is subject to operate this device must accept any ...
...SONY Model No.: DCR-SR60, DCR-SR80 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For customers in the U.S.A. For customers in the U.S.A. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, 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. Notes DCR-SR40, DCR-SR60 and DCR... recycling of rechargeable batteries, call your used with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR40 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. ACSerial No. Operation is subject to operate this device must accept any ...
Operating Guide
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... countries/regions. It is recommended that you save your camcorder. When a drop occurs, or under a nongravity condition, the block noise to protect the camcorder may be recorded. It may damage the hard disk drive of your image data periodically after recording. The scenes may...of the camcorder. Note on disposal/transfer • If you perform [HDD FORMAT]* or formatting the camcorder, you may prevent data recovery on the hard disk of the camcorder using a digital still camera, and thus may not record or playback the camcorder to provide protection to "Handycam Handbook" (...
... countries/regions. It is recommended that you save your camcorder. When a drop occurs, or under a nongravity condition, the block noise to protect the camcorder may be recorded. It may damage the hard disk drive of your image data periodically after recording. The scenes may...of the camcorder. Note on disposal/transfer • If you perform [HDD FORMAT]* or formatting the camcorder, you may prevent data recovery on the hard disk of the camcorder using a digital still camera, and thus may not record or playback the camcorder to provide protection to "Handycam Handbook" (...
Operating Guide
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.... "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder" (Software) - The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. 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. Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating...
.... "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder" (Software) - The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. 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. Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating...
Operating Guide
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... 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 the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. W:Wide Wider range of view T:Telephoto Close view 5 Built-in stereo microphone Records sound. 6 Remote sensor (DCR-SR60/SR80) Receive the signal...
... 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 the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. W:Wide Wider range of view T:Telephoto Close view 5 Built-in stereo microphone Records sound. 6 Remote sensor (DCR-SR60/SR80) Receive the signal...
Operating Guide
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... (Playback zoom). 1 Play back the image you want to optional accessories such as you may not use the camcorder with the USB cable. 17 Recording/Playback ql REMOTE jack (DCR-SR60/SR80) Connect other devices qj qk ql ....... w; qh EASY button By pressing the EASY button, most of...qs Shoulder belt hook To attach the shoulder belt, attach the shoulder belt (optional) with your camcorder. qh EASY button Refer to display .. ws (USB) jack Connect with simple operation (Easy Handycam operation). qd BACK LIGHT button To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, press BACK LIGHT to ...
... (Playback zoom). 1 Play back the image you want to optional accessories such as you may not use the camcorder with the USB cable. 17 Recording/Playback ql REMOTE jack (DCR-SR60/SR80) Connect other devices qj qk ql ....... w; qh EASY button By pressing the EASY button, most of...qs Shoulder belt hook To attach the shoulder belt, attach the shoulder belt (optional) with your camcorder. qh EASY button Refer to display .. ws (USB) jack Connect with simple operation (Easy Handycam operation). qd BACK LIGHT button To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, press BACK LIGHT to ...
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...kilohms)), 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 Vp-p,...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 ...
...kilohms)), 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 Vp-p,...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 ...
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
Handycam Handbook
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... Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, 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. For customers in the U.S.A. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are... thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. Model No. Regulatory Information Declaration of 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)...
... Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, 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. For customers in the U.S.A. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are... thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. Model No. Regulatory Information Declaration of 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)...
Handycam Handbook
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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...
Handycam Handbook
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...onto the hard disk for your convenience and entertainment. Also, you can do with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam What you can save them to VCR/DVD devices. 13 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 use DCR- The...start recording whenever you are not at a glance. If you change the image quality of the camcorder. Hard Disk Drive Handycam offers more options than the tape or the DVD camcorder for long hours (p.28, 32) You can record more than seven hours* when the image...
...onto the hard disk for your convenience and entertainment. Also, you can do with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam What you can save them to VCR/DVD devices. 13 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 use DCR- The...start recording whenever you are not at a glance. If you change the image quality of the camcorder. Hard Disk Drive Handycam offers more options than the tape or the DVD camcorder for long hours (p.28, 32) You can record more than seven hours* when the image...
Handycam Handbook
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...) To attach the lens cap Thread the grip belt through the lens cap ring. "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 "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder" (Software) - Handycam Station (1) (p.17) A/V connecting cable (1) (p.42, 70, 72) USB cable (1) (p.74, 76, 84) CD...
...) To attach the lens cap Thread the grip belt through the lens cap ring. "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 "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder" (Software) - Handycam Station (1) (p.17) A/V connecting cable (1) (p.42, 70, 72) USB cable (1) (p.74, 76, 84) CD...
Handycam Handbook
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... you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on . - Getting Started To remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station holding both. The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case. DCR-SR40 Battery pack Continuous Typical 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/...
... you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on . - Getting Started To remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station holding both. The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case. DCR-SR40 Battery pack Continuous Typical 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/...
Handycam Handbook
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... pack 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 .... • The available recording and playback time will not be shorter when you use your camcorder in a narrow space, such as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is removed from the battery as long as between a wall...
... pack 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 .... • The available recording and playback time will not be shorter when you use your camcorder in a narrow space, such as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is removed from the battery as long as between a wall...
Handycam Handbook
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...VIDEO (optional) When connecting to another device via an S VIDEO jack, 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 TV or VCR using A/V connecting cable 1 or A/V connecting cable ...VCRs or TVs : Signal flow 1 A/V connecting cable (supplied) The Handycam Station and your camcorder are both 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 your setup. 2 A/V connecting cable with your TV. ...
...VIDEO (optional) When connecting to another device via an S VIDEO jack, 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 TV or VCR using A/V connecting cable 1 or A/V connecting cable ...VCRs or TVs : Signal flow 1 A/V connecting cable (supplied) The Handycam Station and your camcorder are both 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 your setup. 2 A/V connecting cable with your TV. ...
Handycam Handbook
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.../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 NORMAL z z z -/NORMAL/-/-*1 TV TYPE *2 USB SPEED z z z - z z z -*1 DATA CODE - - ON...
.../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 NORMAL z z z -/NORMAL/-/-*1 TV TYPE *2 USB SPEED z z z - z z z -*1 DATA CODE - - ON...
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... FORMAT], touch [YES] t [YES]. 2 When [Completed.] is displayed, touch . • Protected images are less than 30,000 MB (DCR-SR40/SR60) or 60,000 MB (DCR-SR80) for hard disk space is the management file area, the used and free spaces. The fractions less than MB are discarded when the... • The demonstration will be displayed to allow you can access to the hard disk drive of the camcorder 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 (Still) - PictBridge PRINT See ...
... FORMAT], touch [YES] t [YES]. 2 When [Completed.] is displayed, touch . • Protected images are less than 30,000 MB (DCR-SR40/SR60) or 60,000 MB (DCR-SR80) for hard disk space is the management file area, the used and free spaces. The fractions less than MB are discarded when the... • The demonstration will be displayed to allow you can access to the hard disk drive of the camcorder 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 (Still) - PictBridge PRINT See ...
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...higher quality images can record images or TV programs from a VCR, TV or DVD device onto the hard disk of the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional). The yellow plug connection is not... 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 ...from a TV or VCR/DVD device (DCR-SR60/SR80) You can be connected. • On your camcorder, you are both equipped with A/V jacks (p.76).
...higher quality images can record images or TV programs from a VCR, TV or DVD device onto the hard disk of the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional). The yellow plug connection is not... 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 ...from a TV or VCR/DVD device (DCR-SR60/SR80) You can be connected. • On your camcorder, you are both equipped with A/V jacks (p.76).
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... output jack of a device you are not displayed on the LCD screen (DCR-SR60/ SR80). • Touch t [REC CTRL] (p.73). Connecting a computer The computer does not recognize your camcorder. • Install the supplied software "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder" (p.80). • Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely (p.18). • Remove the USB cable from the...
... output jack of a device you are not displayed on the LCD screen (DCR-SR60/ SR80). • Touch t [REC CTRL] (p.73). Connecting a computer The computer does not recognize your camcorder. • Install the supplied software "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder" (p.80). • Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely (p.18). • Remove the USB cable from the...
Handycam Handbook
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...type lithium battery (CR2025) is a trademark or registered trademark of the Remote Commander (DCR-SR60/SR80) 1 While pressing on the License ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN ...other than 24 hours. Notes on the tab, inset your camcorder with the POWER switch turned off for HDD Camcorder" is a trademark of Pixela Corporation. • Dolby and...123 On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "MemoryStick Duo" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "ImageMixer for...
...type lithium battery (CR2025) is a trademark or registered trademark of the Remote Commander (DCR-SR60/SR80) 1 While pressing on the License ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN ...other than 24 hours. Notes on the tab, inset your camcorder with the POWER switch turned off for HDD Camcorder" is a trademark of Pixela Corporation. • Dolby and...123 On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "MemoryStick Duo" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "ImageMixer for...