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... specially indicated, illustrations in this manual are based on DCR-SR300. • The screenshots are used for the contents of recordings cannot be recorded. Unauthorized recording of such materials may also be provided, even if recording or playback is recommended that you may not be contrary... the screen language before using your camcorder • The hard disk of the camcorder may not be copyrighted. In this manual were taken with a digital still camera, and may be recognized, or recording or playback may not delete data from the camcorder. - On the drop sensor ...
... specially indicated, illustrations in this manual are based on DCR-SR300. • The screenshots are used for the contents of recordings cannot be recorded. Unauthorized recording of such materials may also be provided, even if recording or playback is recommended that you may not be contrary... the screen language before using your camcorder • The hard disk of the camcorder may not be copyrighted. In this manual were taken with a digital still camera, and may be recognized, or recording or playback may not delete data from the camcorder. - On the drop sensor ...
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... the power on, and setting the date and time 13 Changing the language setting 13 Step 4: Preparing for recording 14 Recording/Playback Recording 15 Playback 17 Parts and functions used for the camcorder 19 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 22 Saving images 24 Deleting images 24 Playing the image on a TV 25 Performing with a computer...
... the power on, and setting the date and time 13 Changing the language setting 13 Step 4: Preparing for recording 14 Recording/Playback Recording 15 Playback 17 Parts and functions used for the camcorder 19 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 22 Saving images 24 Deleting images 24 Playing the image on a TV 25 Performing with a computer...
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...except for DCR-SR42) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Picture Motion Browser (Software) - Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p.11) (DCR-SR42/SR62/ SR82) NP-FH60 (1) (p.11) (DCR-SR200/SR300) Handycam Station (1)... (p.11) A/V connecting cable (1) (p.25) USB cable (1) (p.27) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p.26) - The number in the ...
...except for DCR-SR42) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Picture Motion Browser (Software) - Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p.11) (DCR-SR42/SR62/ SR82) NP-FH60 (1) (p.11) (DCR-SR200/SR300) Handycam Station (1)... (p.11) A/V connecting cable (1) (p.25) USB cable (1) (p.27) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p.26) - The number in the ...
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...the Remote Commander. Insulation sheet To change the battery of fire or explosion. Power supply You can use your camcorder in fire. 10 In this case, replace the battery with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with the + side...50/60 Hz range. AC-L200/L200B [a] [b] On the Remote Commander (except for DCR-SR42) Using the Remote Commander for the first time Remove the insulation sheet before using the AC Adaptor supplied with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending ...
...the Remote Commander. Insulation sheet To change the battery of fire or explosion. Power supply You can use your camcorder in fire. 10 In this case, replace the battery with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with the + side...50/60 Hz range. AC-L200/L200B [a] [b] On the Remote Commander (except for DCR-SR42) Using the Remote Commander for the first time Remove the insulation sheet before using the AC Adaptor supplied with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending ...
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...battery pack (H series). 1 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. Step 2: Charging the battery pack Getting Started POWER switch Battery pack CHG lamp DC IN jack DC plug AC Adaptor Power cord...you remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor, make sure that the v mark on the Handycam Station. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery pack. Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. 2 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG) (...
...battery pack (H series). 1 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. Step 2: Charging the battery pack Getting Started POWER switch Battery pack CHG lamp DC IN jack DC plug AC Adaptor Power cord...you remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor, make sure that the v mark on the Handycam Station. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery pack. Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. 2 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG) (...
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...:min.) DCR-SR200 DCR-SR300 Charging time 135 135 Recording time*1 Continuous recording time 115*2 120*3 95*2 100*3 Typical 55*2 45*2 recording time*4 60*3 50*3 Playback time*2 165 160 *1 When [REC MODE] is connected to the DC IN jack of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder or the Handycam Station...
...:min.) DCR-SR200 DCR-SR300 Charging time 135 135 Recording time*1 Continuous recording time 115*2 120*3 95*2 100*3 Typical 55*2 45*2 recording time*4 60*3 50*3 Playback time*2 165 160 *1 When [REC MODE] is connected to the DC IN jack of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder or the Handycam Station...
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POWER switch When using the camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on the LCD screen....year), [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and minute. • The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the hard disc, and can change the on the LCD screen. The clock starts. 13 Changing the language setting You can be ...Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [CLOCK SET], and set the date and time. When you record or play back an image, turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow until the respective lamp lights up . ...
POWER switch When using the camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on the LCD screen....year), [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and minute. • The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the hard disc, and can change the on the LCD screen. The clock starts. 13 Changing the language setting You can be ...Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [CLOCK SET], and set the date and time. When you record or play back an image, turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow until the respective lamp lights up . ...
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Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). 2 Turn the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder correctly. 14 Step 4: Preparing for recording 2 180 degrees (max.) 1 90 degrees to select the desired screen aspect ratio (except for DCR-SR42). 4 Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder. 3 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to the camcorder POWER switch 2 90 degrees (max.) 16:9 (wide) 4:3 * Except for DCR-SR42. 1 Adjust the LCD panel.
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). 2 Turn the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder correctly. 14 Step 4: Preparing for recording 2 180 degrees (max.) 1 90 degrees to select the desired screen aspect ratio (except for DCR-SR42). 4 Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder. 3 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to the camcorder POWER switch 2 90 degrees (max.) 16:9 (wide) 4:3 * Except for DCR-SR42. 1 Adjust the LCD panel.
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...DCR-SR200/SR300: approx. 14 hours and 30 minutes To record still images on the "Memory Stick Duo" (1GB) are followings (with or . Do not shake or knock your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. • You can check the free hard disk space by Sony...the image quality or the image size. To cancel Easy Handycam operation, press EASY again. • You cannot use only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with recording mode [SP]); DCR-SR42: 5,900 ([VGA (0.3M)]) DCR-SR62/SR82: 1,800 ([1.0M]) DCR-SR200: 480 ([4.0M]) DCR-SR300: 315 ([6.1M]) • All numbers measured when ...
...DCR-SR200/SR300: approx. 14 hours and 30 minutes To record still images on the "Memory Stick Duo" (1GB) are followings (with or . Do not shake or knock your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. • You can check the free hard disk space by Sony...the image quality or the image size. To cancel Easy Handycam operation, press EASY again. • You cannot use only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with recording mode [SP]); DCR-SR42: 5,900 ([VGA (0.3M)]) DCR-SR62/SR82: 1,800 ([1.0M]) DCR-SR200: 480 ([4.0M]) DCR-SR300: 315 ([6.1M]) • All numbers measured when ...
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The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) A (or B) button. Slide show button Stop (go to the VISUAL Reverse/Forward INDEX screen) Go to be played back. Beginning of the ... still image to the VISUAL INDEX screen Previous/ Next 17 Playback Recording/Playback (VIEW IMAGES) button B POWER switch (VIEW IMAGES) button A 1 Returns to the recording screen 2 Previous 6 images 3 Next 6 images 4 Returns to the recording screen 5 Displays movies 6 Displays still images on the hard disk 7 Displays still images on a "Memory Stick Duo" 8 Searches for images...
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) A (or B) button. Slide show button Stop (go to the VISUAL Reverse/Forward INDEX screen) Go to be played back. Beginning of the ... still image to the VISUAL INDEX screen Previous/ Next 17 Playback Recording/Playback (VIEW IMAGES) button B POWER switch (VIEW IMAGES) button A 1 Returns to the recording screen 2 Previous 6 images 3 Next 6 images 4 Returns to the recording screen 5 Displays movies 6 Displays still images on the hard disk 7 Displays still images on a "Memory Stick Duo" 8 Searches for images...
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Move it further for a faster zoom. 2 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch*1 To record in dark places, set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON. ( appears.) 6 Built-in microphone is converted to 5.1ch surround sound and recorded.*2 19 Sound picked up by the built-in microphone Records sound. Move the power zoom lever slightly for the camcorder DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 DCR-SR200/SR300 DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 DCR-SR200/SR300 Recording/Playback Handycam Station Recording 1 Power zoom lever To use zoom, move the power zoom lever. Parts and functions used for a slower zoom.
Move it further for a faster zoom. 2 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch*1 To record in dark places, set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON. ( appears.) 6 Built-in microphone is converted to 5.1ch surround sound and recorded.*2 19 Sound picked up by the built-in microphone Records sound. Move the power zoom lever slightly for the camcorder DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 DCR-SR200/SR300 DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 DCR-SR200/SR300 Recording/Playback Handycam Station Recording 1 Power zoom lever To use zoom, move the power zoom lever. Parts and functions used for a slower zoom.
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... will be displayed in the center of the screw must be turned on or off as a video light, a flash, or a microphone. 7 Remote sensor*3 Receive the signal from the Remote ...qa BACK LIGHT button*4 To adjust the exposure for date and time. qh NIGHTSHOT switch*2 To record in /out. qg Shoulder belt hook Attach the shoulder belt (optional). Connecting to other devices ...other optional accessories. 5 Active Interface Shoe *3 The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to on your camcorder. qs DISP/BATT INFO button You can check the remaining battery. When you operate the POWER ...
... will be displayed in the center of the screw must be turned on or off as a video light, a flash, or a microphone. 7 Remote sensor*3 Receive the signal from the Remote ...qa BACK LIGHT button*4 To adjust the exposure for date and time. qh NIGHTSHOT switch*2 To record in /out. qg Shoulder belt hook Attach the shoulder belt (optional). Connecting to other devices ...other optional accessories. 5 Active Interface Shoe *3 The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to on your camcorder. qs DISP/BATT INFO button You can check the remaining battery. When you operate the POWER ...
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Recording/Playback ws DISC BURN button Create a DVD by connecting the camcorder to a computer. wd (USB) jack Connect with the USB cable. *1 DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 *2 DCR-SR200/SR300 *3 Except for DCR-SR42 *4 For DCR-SR42, the position of the buttons differ from the illustration. 21 For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF).
Recording/Playback ws DISC BURN button Create a DVD by connecting the camcorder to a computer. wd (USB) jack Connect with the USB cable. *1 DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 *2 DCR-SR200/SR300 *3 Except for DCR-SR42 *4 For DCR-SR42, the position of the buttons differ from the illustration. 21 For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF).
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...Recording/Playback Backlight n White balance SteadyShot off Drop sensor activated Meaning Slide show set NightShot plus*4 NightShot*1 Super NightShot plus*4 Super NightShot*1 Color Slow Shutter Indicator E Meaning PictBridge connecting Warning Bottom Indicator 9 Meaning Picture effect Digital... effect Manual focus SCENE SELECTION . They are not displayed while recording. Upper left Upper ... DCR-SR200/SR300 *2 DCR-SR42 *3 DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 *4 DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 • The recording date and time is recorded automatically on the hard disk...
...Recording/Playback Backlight n White balance SteadyShot off Drop sensor activated Meaning Slide show set NightShot plus*4 NightShot*1 Super NightShot plus*4 Super NightShot*1 Color Slow Shutter Indicator E Meaning PictBridge connecting Warning Bottom Indicator 9 Meaning Picture effect Digital... effect Manual focus SCENE SELECTION . They are not displayed while recording. Upper left Upper ... DCR-SR200/SR300 *2 DCR-SR42 *3 DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 *4 DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 • The recording date and time is recorded automatically on the hard disk...
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...or still images at one time In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL] or [ DELETE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t . For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Deleting the images on the hard disk 1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS) t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ DELETE] (movies) or [ DELETE] (still images...marked with selected images You can save images recorded on the camcorder on a DVD or the hard disk of your computer on the internal hard disk of a computer. Creating a DVD with . 4 Touch t [YES] t . Creating a DVD with One Touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can also edit those images....
...or still images at one time In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL] or [ DELETE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t . For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Deleting the images on the hard disk 1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS) t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ DELETE] (movies) or [ DELETE] (still images...marked with selected images You can save images recorded on the camcorder on a DVD or the hard disk of your computer on the internal hard disk of a computer. Creating a DVD with . 4 Touch t [YES] t . Creating a DVD with One Touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can also edit those images....
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For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). A/V OUT jack S VIDEO VIDEO (Yellow) (White) AUDIO (Yellow) (Red) IN : Signal flow VCR or TVs • You can dub the images recorded on a TV Connect your camcorder to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders. Recording/Playback Playing the image on the camcorder to the input jack of TV or VCR using A/V connecting cable 1 (supplied) or A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO 2 (optional). For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 25
For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). A/V OUT jack S VIDEO VIDEO (Yellow) (White) AUDIO (Yellow) (Red) IN : Signal flow VCR or TVs • You can dub the images recorded on a TV Connect your camcorder to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders. Recording/Playback Playing the image on the camcorder to the input jack of TV or VCR using A/V connecting cable 1 (supplied) or A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO 2 (optional). For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 25
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... or in the disc drive of your Handycam is not assured if the above on its bottom surface. 5 Click [Exit] t [Exit], then remove the CD- x For Macintosh user 1 Turn on your computer. 3 Open the [Handbook] folder in the disc drive of your camcorder or how to your... computer. Installing the supplied software • The supplied software is necessary to a computer - Performing with a computer In the supplied CD-ROM, "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) and "Picture Motion Browser" (Software) ...
... or in the disc drive of your Handycam is not assured if the above on its bottom surface. 5 Click [Exit] t [Exit], then remove the CD- x For Macintosh user 1 Turn on your computer. 3 Open the [Handbook] folder in the disc drive of your camcorder or how to your... computer. Installing the supplied software • The supplied software is necessary to a computer - Performing with a computer In the supplied CD-ROM, "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) and "Picture Motion Browser" (Software) ...
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Recording/Playback Hard disk: Available free hard disk space for installation required: Approximately 600 MB (for creating a DVD, 5 GB or more may be required) Display: DirectX 7 or later-compatible video card, Minimum 1024 × 768 dots, High Color (16 bit color) Others: USB ...Provide the camcorder and the Handycam Station, and a USB cable beforehand. The installation screen appears. If the screen does not appear 1Click [Start], then click [My Computer]. (For Windows 2000, double-click [My Computer].) 2Double-click [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)] (CDROM) (disc drive).* * Drive names (such...
Recording/Playback Hard disk: Available free hard disk space for installation required: Approximately 600 MB (for creating a DVD, 5 GB or more may be required) Display: DirectX 7 or later-compatible video card, Minimum 1024 × 768 dots, High Color (16 bit color) Others: USB ...Provide the camcorder and the Handycam Station, and a USB cable beforehand. The installation screen appears. If the screen does not appear 1Click [Start], then click [My Computer]. (For Windows 2000, double-click [My Computer].) 2Double-click [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)] (CDROM) (disc drive).* * Drive names (such...
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...disc drive of each item on the HOME MENU (HELP) 1 Press (HOME). 28 The short-cut icons, such as [ ] (Picture Motion Browser), appear on the computer, you can change the page. • To hide the HOME MENU screen, touch . • You cannot select or activate simultaneously the grayed items in the current recording...on your convenience. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Software required to handle movies Restart the computer if required to create a DVD - After you install the software, a shortcut icon for your camcorder, then press (HOME) A (or ...
...disc drive of each item on the HOME MENU (HELP) 1 Press (HOME). 28 The short-cut icons, such as [ ] (Picture Motion Browser), appear on the computer, you can change the page. • To hide the HOME MENU screen, touch . • You cannot select or activate simultaneously the grayed items in the current recording...on your convenience. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Software required to handle movies Restart the computer if required to create a DVD - After you install the software, a shortcut icon for your camcorder, then press (HOME) A (or ...
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.... For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 While using your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation (p.16). Items of the operation. Recording/Playback 2 Touch (HELP). Various functions are displayed in the context of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category MOVIE PHOTO SMTH...
.... For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 While using your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation (p.16). Items of the operation. Recording/Playback 2 Touch (HELP). Various functions are displayed in the context of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category MOVIE PHOTO SMTH...