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Printed in Japan Also refer to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) By referring to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) contained in the supplied CD-ROM, you can find more detailed information on how to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Printed 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 find more detailed information on how to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Printed 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
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...No. Model No. ACSerial No. If you may result. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR60, DCR-SR80 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to operate this product, you have any interference received, including interference that..., DCR-SR60 and DCR-SR80 are cautioned that any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any questions about this equipment. 4 CAUTION Replace the battery with the Handycam Station Model DCRAC162 and AC...
...No. Model No. ACSerial No. If you may result. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR60, DCR-SR80 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to operate this product, you have any interference received, including interference that..., DCR-SR60 and DCR-SR80 are cautioned that any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any questions about this equipment. 4 CAUTION Replace the battery with the Handycam Station Model DCRAC162 and AC...
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... for illustrating the operating procedures. This may appear different from the hard disk completely. In addition to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 6 Change the screen language before using a digital still camera, and thus may damage the hard disk drive of the camcorder. To view your recordings on a TV, you save your image... on the model DCR-SR80. • The on-screen displays in each local language are used on this manual • The images of your data. Notes on use • The camcorder is not possible due to your camcorder • The hard disk of the camcorder. • TV...
... for illustrating the operating procedures. This may appear different from the hard disk completely. In addition to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 6 Change the screen language before using a digital still camera, and thus may damage the hard disk drive of the camcorder. To view your recordings on a TV, you save your image... on the model DCR-SR80. • The on-screen displays in each local language are used on this manual • The images of your data. Notes on use • The camcorder is not possible due to your camcorder • The hard disk of the camcorder. • TV...
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... items Make sure that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p.10) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (DCR-SR60/SR80) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder" (Software) - "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 8 CD-ROM (1) (p.21...
... items Make sure that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p.10) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (DCR-SR60/SR80) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder" (Software) - "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 8 CD-ROM (1) (p.21...
Operating Guide
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Move it 180 degrees to the lens side (2). 16 q; Parts and functions used for the camcorder Handycam Station Recording 1 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch To record in dark places, set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON. ( and ["NIGHTSHOT PLUS"] appear.) 2 Power zoom lever To ... 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 view T:Telephoto Close view 5 Built-in mirror mode, open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate...
Move it 180 degrees to the lens side (2). 16 q; Parts and functions used for the camcorder Handycam Station Recording 1 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch To record in dark places, set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON. ( and ["NIGHTSHOT PLUS"] appear.) 2 Power zoom lever To ... 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 view T:Telephoto Close view 5 Built-in mirror mode, open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate...
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... magnify. 2 Magnify the image with T (Telephoto). ql REMOTE jack (DCR-SR60/SR80) Connect other devices qj qk ql ....... To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again. In this way, you may not use the camcorder with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto). During Easy Handycam operation, you can be automatically operated. qh EASY button Refer...
... magnify. 2 Magnify the image with T (Telephoto). ql REMOTE jack (DCR-SR60/SR80) Connect other devices qj qk ql ....... To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again. In this way, you may not use the camcorder with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto). During Easy Handycam operation, you can be automatically operated. qh EASY button Refer...
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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...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...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
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... may result. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR60, DCR-SR80 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. DCR-SR Serial No. You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of the FCC Rules. ACSerial No. For...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-SR80 are cautioned that any interference received, including interference that may call toll free...
... may result. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR60, DCR-SR80 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. DCR-SR Serial No. You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of the FCC Rules. ACSerial No. For...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-SR80 are cautioned that any interference received, including interference that may call toll free...
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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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... (p.28, 32) You can record more than 14 hours when you use DCR- All you have to do with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam What you can do is set to high quality ([HQ]) onto the hard disk. Also, you can search for your favorite images by mistake. You can... images. SR80. If you change the image quality of the camcorder. 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 record images for longer hours. Hard Disk Drive Handycam offers more options than seven hours* when the image is to...
... (p.28, 32) You can record more than 14 hours when you use DCR- All you have to do with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam What you can do is set to high quality ([HQ]) onto the hard disk. Also, you can search for your favorite images by mistake. You can... images. SR80. If you change the image quality of the camcorder. 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 record images for longer hours. Hard Disk Drive Handycam offers more options than seven hours* when the image is to...
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...) - The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. "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 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p.17...
...) - The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. "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 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p.17...
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...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... time shows the time when you do not intend to [HQ]). - 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 when charging the battery pack. Battery pack NP-FP50 ...
...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... time shows the time when you do not intend to [HQ]). - 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 when charging the battery pack. Battery pack NP-FP50 ...
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... the battery as long 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 wall outlet. • Do not... (min.) available when you use your camcorder. DCR-SR40 Battery 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)...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 recommended.) • Available ...
... the battery as long 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 wall outlet. • Do not... (min.) available when you use your camcorder. DCR-SR40 Battery 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)...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 recommended.) • Available ...
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... connecting cable either to the Handycam Station or to your camcorder, according to your setup. 2 A/V connecting cable with S 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 ...(White) (Red) IN S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO 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. The image might get disturbed. 42 When your TV is not necessary. Playing the image ...
... connecting cable either to the Handycam Station or to your camcorder, according to your setup. 2 A/V connecting cable with S 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 ...(White) (Red) IN S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO 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. The image might get disturbed. 42 When your TV is not necessary. Playing the image ...
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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 z z z -*1 DATA CODE - - z STEREO MICREF LEVEL *2 LCD SET z - - z -*1 REMAINING z - - HQ...
.../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 z z z -*1 DATA CODE - - z STEREO MICREF LEVEL *2 LCD SET z - - z -*1 REMAINING z - - HQ...
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... • While [HDD FORMAT] is activated, do not apply vibration or shock. when you set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to the hard disk drive of the camcorder can view the demonstration in . • To avoid the loss of important images, they should be suspended in about 10 minutes, after...the same function as those described below. - HDD INFO The hard disk information of the camcorder from the computer. REC CTRL (DCR-SR60/SR80) See page 72. See page 84. PictBridge PRINT See page 74. • For details on the Handycam Station body. when the POWER switch is displayed. MOSAIC Picture...
... • While [HDD FORMAT] is activated, do not apply vibration or shock. when you set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to the hard disk drive of the camcorder can view the demonstration in . • To avoid the loss of important images, they should be suspended in about 10 minutes, after...the same function as those described below. - HDD INFO The hard disk information of the camcorder from the computer. REC CTRL (DCR-SR60/SR80) See page 72. See page 84. PictBridge PRINT See page 74. • For details on the Handycam Station body. when the POWER switch is displayed. MOSAIC Picture...
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... programs from a VCR, TV or DVD device onto the hard disk of camcorder. A/V jack (Yellow) (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 to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the ..., or have copy control technology. • When you cannot view images copied from a computer. Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device (DCR-SR60/SR80) You can be connected. • On your setup. 2 A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) When connecting to another device via the...
... programs from a VCR, TV or DVD device onto the hard disk of camcorder. A/V jack (Yellow) (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 to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the ..., or have copy control technology. • When you cannot view images copied from a computer. Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device (DCR-SR60/SR80) You can be connected. • On your setup. 2 A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) When connecting to another device via the...
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...software "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder" is not compatible with Macintosh. 110 No sound is heard during playback. • The audio will not be zoomed (DCR-SR60/SR80). • You cannot zoom scenes input from the other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the Handycam Station from the computer. ... from connected devices cannot be output when you are not displayed on your camcorder. Images from the Handycam Station and the computer, then connect it again firmly. • Remove USB device other device on the LCD screen (DCR-SR60/ SR80). • Touch t [REC CTRL] (p.73). Then turn ...
...software "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder" is not compatible with Macintosh. 110 No sound is heard during playback. • The audio will not be zoomed (DCR-SR60/SR80). • You cannot zoom scenes input from the other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the Handycam Station from the computer. ... from connected devices cannot be output when you are not displayed on your camcorder. Images from the Handycam Station and the computer, then connect it again firmly. • Remove USB device other device on the LCD screen (DCR-SR60/ SR80). • Touch t [REC CTRL] (p.73). Then turn ...
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...trademark or registered trademark of their respective companies. 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 more than the CR2025. •...switch turned off for HDD Camcorder" is a trademark of Pixela Corporation. • Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • Dolby Digital Stereo Creator is a trademark of the Remote Commander (DCR-SR60/SR80) 1 While pressing ...
...trademark or registered trademark of their respective companies. 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 more than the CR2025. •...switch turned off for HDD Camcorder" is a trademark of Pixela Corporation. • Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • Dolby Digital Stereo Creator is a trademark of the Remote Commander (DCR-SR60/SR80) 1 While pressing ...