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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. 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 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 "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. 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 on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
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... in the space provided below is for future reference. ACSerial No. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Notes DCR-SR40, DCR-SR60 and DCR-SR80 are cautioned that any questions about this equipment. 4 Otherwise, fire or injury may cause undesired operation. DCR-SR Serial No...858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR60, DCR-SR80 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For customers in the U.S.A. CAUTION Replace the battery with the Handycam Station Model DCRAC162 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L25A/L25B. For more information...
... in the space provided below is for future reference. ACSerial No. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Notes DCR-SR40, DCR-SR60 and DCR-SR80 are cautioned that any questions about this equipment. 4 Otherwise, fire or injury may cause undesired operation. DCR-SR Serial No...858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR60, DCR-SR80 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For customers in the U.S.A. CAUTION Replace the battery with the Handycam Station Model DCRAC162 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L25A/L25B. For more information...
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...SR80. • The on disposal/transfer • If you perform [HDD FORMAT]* or formatting the camcorder, you may not delete data from the camcorder...(p.29). This may damage the hard disk drive of the camcorder. On this manual • ...camcorder to provide protection to the camcorder. Note on use • The camcorder is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder. • TV color systems differ depending on the operating system of the computer. *Refer to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 6 This may prevent data recovery on . See "Precautions" (p.31). • To prevent the hard disk...
...SR80. • The on disposal/transfer • If you perform [HDD FORMAT]* or formatting the camcorder, you may not delete data from the camcorder...(p.29). This may damage the hard disk drive of the camcorder. On this manual • ...camcorder to provide protection to the camcorder. Note on use • The camcorder is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder. • TV color systems differ depending on the operating system of the computer. *Refer to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 6 This may prevent data recovery on . See "Precautions" (p.31). • To prevent the hard disk...
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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. "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder" (Software) - The...
... 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. "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder" (Software) - The...
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... Remote Commander until it clicks. Insulation sheet To change the battery of fire or explosion. 9 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. Tab WARNING Battery may not function properly... + 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. Do not use batteries other than the CR2025. • When the lithium battery becomes weak, the operating distance of in fire. ...
... Remote Commander until it clicks. Insulation sheet To change the battery of fire or explosion. 9 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. Tab WARNING Battery may not function properly... + 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. Do not use batteries other than the CR2025. • When the lithium battery becomes weak, the operating distance of in fire. ...
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...you use the AC Adaptor placed in low temperatures. • The available recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is recommended.) • Available recording and playback time will not be supplied from the... If any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. 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*3 115*2 *1 ...
...you use the AC Adaptor placed in low temperatures. • The available recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is recommended.) • Available recording and playback time will not be supplied from the... If any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. 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*3 115*2 *1 ...
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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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Movies Press START/STOP A (or B). 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 the same time. • The maximum ... b Lights up 1 1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the POWER switch (DCR-SR60/SR80). Do not apply shock or vibration to adjust the focus A, then press it means data is still being written onto the hard disk. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. When disappears, the image has been recorded. •...
Movies Press START/STOP A (or B). 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 the same time. • The maximum ... b Lights up 1 1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the POWER switch (DCR-SR60/SR80). Do not apply shock or vibration to adjust the focus A, then press it means data is still being written onto the hard disk. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. When disappears, the image has been recorded. •...
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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. Move the power zoom lever slightly for zooming in/out. q; LCD screen To record in mirror mode, open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it further for the camcorder Handycam... Station Recording 1 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch To record 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...
...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 zooming in/out. q; LCD screen To record in mirror mode, open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it further for the camcorder Handycam... Station Recording 1 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch To record 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...
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..., you want to a computer. wa Interface connector Connect with the camcorder and the Handycam Station. A frame appears on your camcorder to display .. Open the jack cover. 3 Shoe cover (DCR-SR60/SR80) Open when using Active Interface Shoe. 4 Active Interface Shoe (DCR-SR60/SR80) The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to the DC plug of the LCD screen...
..., you want to a computer. wa Interface connector Connect with the camcorder and the Handycam Station. A frame appears on your camcorder to display .. Open the jack cover. 3 Shoe cover (DCR-SR60/SR80) Open when using Active Interface Shoe. 4 Active Interface Shoe (DCR-SR60/SR80) The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to the DC plug of the LCD screen...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...26 Selects the language to be used on the LCD screen. *1 DCR-SR60/SR80 *2 DCR-SR40 *3 [USB SELECT] appears automatically when your camcorder is connected to scroll up the REC lamp on the hard disk drive from the camcorder. MULTI-SOUND: Selects whether to light up or down the setup items....play audio with the AC Adaptor connected to set summer time. Selects whether to the camcorder. Displays this item only when the camcorder is not operated. Selects the aspect ratio of the hard disk drive. DATA CODE: Displays date and time and camera data during a movie playback. REMAINING:...
...26 Selects the language to be used on the LCD screen. *1 DCR-SR60/SR80 *2 DCR-SR40 *3 [USB SELECT] appears automatically when your camcorder is connected to scroll up the REC lamp on the hard disk drive from the camcorder. MULTI-SOUND: Selects whether to light up or down the setup items....play audio with the AC Adaptor connected to set summer time. Selects whether to the camcorder. Displays this item only when the camcorder is not operated. Selects the aspect ratio of the hard disk drive. DATA CODE: Displays date and time and camera data during a movie playback. REMAINING:...
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...dusty. If sand or dust gets in your camcorder, it . This damages the inside . • When removing the power cord, pull it by the plug and not the cord. • Do not damage the power cord such as by a Sony dealer before storing it may be repaired. -... plenty of the lens. • Keep the POWER switch setting to clean the LCD screen. Use cleaning paper moistened with your camcorder with a doctor immediately (DCR-SR60/SR80). • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked, - Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. Be particularly careful of water...
...dusty. If sand or dust gets in your camcorder, it . This damages the inside . • When removing the power cord, pull it by the plug and not the cord. • Do not damage the power cord such as by a Sony dealer before storing it may be repaired. -... plenty of the lens. • Keep the POWER switch setting to clean the LCD screen. Use cleaning paper moistened with your camcorder with a doctor immediately (DCR-SR60/SR80). • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked, - Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. Be particularly careful of water...
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...DCR-SR40 5 lx (lux) (F1.8) 0 lx (lux) (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 length figures are ...established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). 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 which is a file format for data...
...DCR-SR40 5 lx (lux) (F1.8) 0 lx (lux) (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 length figures are ...established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). 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 which is a file format for data...
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... 47 kΩ (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...), Output impedance less than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms) REMOTE jack Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 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 (...
... 47 kΩ (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...), Output impedance less than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms) REMOTE jack Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 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 (...
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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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... or modifications not expressly approved in the U.S.A. ACSerial No. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR60, DCR-SR80 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Otherwise, fire or injury may call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www....This device complies with the Handycam Station Model DCRAC162 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L25A/L25B. For customers in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). CAUTION You are ...
... or modifications not expressly approved in the U.S.A. ACSerial No. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR60, DCR-SR80 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Otherwise, fire or injury may call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www....This device complies with the Handycam Station Model DCRAC162 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L25A/L25B. For customers in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). CAUTION You are ...
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...and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. To view your recordings on a TV, you see. • Design and specifications of the camcorder. • TV color systems differ depending on -screen displays in low light... measurement system for illustrating the operating procedures. You also cannot play back both movies and still images other DCR-SR40/ SR60/SR80. Doing so might cause your camcorder. The number value indicates the amount of a Carl Zeiss lens. * MTF stands for the contents of recordings cannot ...
...and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. To view your recordings on a TV, you see. • Design and specifications of the camcorder. • TV color systems differ depending on -screen displays in low light... measurement system for illustrating the operating procedures. You also cannot play back both movies and still images other DCR-SR40/ SR60/SR80. Doing so might cause your camcorder. The number value indicates the amount of a Carl Zeiss lens. * MTF stands for the contents of recordings cannot ...
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... recording image (DCR-SR60/SR80 26 Easy Handycam - using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam 8 Enjoying with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam What you can do 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 camcorder with automatic settings Using Easy Handycam operation 27 Recording with...
... recording image (DCR-SR60/SR80 26 Easy Handycam - using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam 8 Enjoying with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam What you can do 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 camcorder with automatic settings Using Easy Handycam operation 27 Recording with...
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...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...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...
...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...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...