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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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..., the block noise to protect the camcorder may damage the hard disk drive of your camcorder. Note on the hard disk of the camcorder. In case of this manual are used on this manual are based on the model DCR-SR80. • The on-screen displays ...hard disk from being broken or recorded images from being damaged, save the image data on a TV, you need a NTSC system-based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be stopped. You cannot dub copyright protected software on . Notes on the operating system of the computer. *Refer to "Handycam...
..., the block noise to protect the camcorder may damage the hard disk drive of your camcorder. Note on the hard disk of the camcorder. In case of this manual are used on this manual are based on the model DCR-SR80. • The on-screen displays ...hard disk from being broken or recorded images from being damaged, save the image data on a TV, you need a NTSC system-based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be stopped. You cannot dub copyright protected software on . Notes on the operating system of the computer. *Refer to "Handycam...
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"ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder" (Software) - "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 8 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... indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Step 1: Checking supplied 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.
"ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder" (Software) - "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 8 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... indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Step 1: Checking supplied 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.
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...2 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the POWER switch (p.12) is on. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up . 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. To remove the battery pack Slide the POWER switch to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. 10 BATT (battery) release lever... • When you remove the battery pack, make sure that the v mark on the DC plug is fully charged. Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. Step 2: Charging the battery pack 2 1 5 Battery pack DC IN jack POWER switch 5 CHG 3 lamp DC plug AC Adaptor Power cord 4 ...
...2 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the POWER switch (p.12) is on. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up . 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. To remove the battery pack Slide the POWER switch to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. 10 BATT (battery) release lever... • When you remove the battery pack, make sure that the v mark on the DC plug is fully charged. Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. Step 2: Charging the battery pack 2 1 5 Battery pack DC IN jack POWER switch 5 CHG 3 lamp DC plug AC Adaptor Power cord 4 ...
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... of the arrow while pressing the green button in the direction of the arrow repeatedly until stopped by the grip belt (DCRSR40). 2 Turn on your camcorder, or to edit/delete them 4 Set [DST], [Y] (year), [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and minute. When resetting the date and... area with / , then touch . 12 When using the camcorder for some models. The clock starts. • The recording date and time are not displayed during recording but are automatically recorded onto the hard disk and displayed during playback (see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF)). • Instead of [DST], [SUMMERTIME]...
... of the arrow while pressing the green button in the direction of the arrow repeatedly until stopped by the grip belt (DCRSR40). 2 Turn on your camcorder, or to edit/delete them 4 Set [DST], [Y] (year), [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and minute. When resetting the date and... area with / , then touch . 12 When using the camcorder for some models. The clock starts. • The recording date and time are not displayed during recording but are automatically recorded onto the hard disk and displayed during playback (see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF)). • Instead of [DST], [SUMMERTIME]...
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...Records sound. 6 Remote sensor (DCR-SR60/SR80) Receive the signal from the Remote Commander. 7 Recording lamp (DCR-SR60/SR80) The recording lamp lights up red during recording. 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. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. q; Parts and functions used for the camcorder Handycam Station Recording 1 NIGHTSHOT PLUS...
...Records sound. 6 Remote sensor (DCR-SR60/SR80) Receive the signal from the Remote Commander. 7 Recording lamp (DCR-SR60/SR80) The recording lamp lights up red during recording. 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. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. q; Parts and functions used for the camcorder Handycam Station Recording 1 NIGHTSHOT PLUS...
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...Touch the portion you may not use the camcorder with simple operation (Easy Handycam operation). A frame appears on the camcorder. qa Speaker Sound comes out from about 1.1 to magnify. 2 Magnify the image with T (Telephoto). ql REMOTE jack (DCR-SR60/SR80) Connect other devices qj qk ql ....... ...DVD BURN button Create a DVD by connecting the camcorder to the shoulder belt hook. ws (USB) jack Connect with the camcorder and the Handycam Station. qh EASY button By pressing the EASY...
...Touch the portion you may not use the camcorder with simple operation (Easy Handycam operation). A frame appears on the camcorder. qa Speaker Sound comes out from about 1.1 to magnify. 2 Magnify the image with T (Telephoto). ql REMOTE jack (DCR-SR60/SR80) Connect other devices qj qk ql ....... ...DVD BURN button Create a DVD by connecting the camcorder to the shoulder belt hook. ws (USB) jack Connect with the camcorder and the Handycam Station. qh EASY button By pressing the EASY...
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...desired image. 2 Touch t [EDIT] t [DELETE DATE] t [YES]. Also, you can check the last recorded movie/still image. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Deleting the last scene You can delete the checked images. 1 Slide the POWER switch to be deleted. Playing the image on a TV ...Connect your camcorder to select the date of TV or VCR using A/V connecting cable 1 (supplied) or A/V connecting cable with . 3 Touch t [YES]. Deleting images by ...
...desired image. 2 Touch t [EDIT] t [DELETE DATE] t [YES]. Also, you can check the last recorded movie/still image. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Deleting the last scene You can delete the checked images. 1 Slide the POWER switch to be deleted. Playing the image on a TV ...Connect your camcorder to select the date of TV or VCR using A/V connecting cable 1 (supplied) or A/V connecting cable with . 3 Touch t [YES]. Deleting images by ...
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... CDROM from the disc drive of your computer. 3 Open the [Handbook] folder in the CD- "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) Handbook to introduce how to help you need the following system requirements below . Pixela home page: http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/sony/e/ Compliant Software: - Performing..." appears on the desktop of your computer. • The model name of your Handycam. 5 Click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)]. The installation screen for HDD Camcorder" (Software) Software to use the camcorder connecting with a Macintosh. Operation is required. Installation starts. ROM, double-click the [...
... CDROM from the disc drive of your computer. 3 Open the [Handbook] folder in the CD- "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) Handbook to introduce how to help you need the following system requirements below . Pixela home page: http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/sony/e/ Compliant Software: - Performing..." appears on the desktop of your computer. • The model name of your Handycam. 5 Click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)]. The installation screen for HDD Camcorder" (Software) Software to use the camcorder connecting with a Macintosh. Operation is required. Installation starts. ROM, double-click the [...
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...external flash. Records additional digital effects. Unavailable items will be grayed out on the camcorder. 25 Sets the screen aspect ratio matching a TV screen. PICT.APPLI. Adjusts and fix the exposure to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Records an image in a higher sensitivity than NightShot plus . ... Selects whether to set the self-timer for recording a still image. Selects whether to set the self-timer for connecting the camcorder with the light which emits infrared light while using digital zoom. Displays the demonstration of the functions on the LCD screen of ...
...external flash. Records additional digital effects. Unavailable items will be grayed out on the camcorder. 25 Sets the screen aspect ratio matching a TV screen. PICT.APPLI. Adjusts and fix the exposure to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Records an image in a higher sensitivity than NightShot plus . ... Selects whether to set the self-timer for recording a still image. Selects whether to set the self-timer for connecting the camcorder with the light which emits infrared light while using digital zoom. Displays the demonstration of the functions on the LCD screen of ...
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Be sure to save (backup) the data on the hard disk (see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF)) on the hard disk will neither copy nor save your camcorder, refer to the following table to the camcorder (p.10). • The battery pack is discharged or running low. Attach a charged battery pack to troubleshoot them. Charge...27 In the event of this, the data stored on the other media before sending your Sony dealer. Buttons do not work , press the RESET button (p.17) using your data. The camcorder does not operate even when the power is extremely high. Turn off , taking it ...
Be sure to save (backup) the data on the hard disk (see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF)) on the hard disk will neither copy nor save your camcorder, refer to the following table to the camcorder (p.10). • The battery pack is discharged or running low. Attach a charged battery pack to troubleshoot them. Charge...27 In the event of this, the data stored on the other media before sending your Sony dealer. Buttons do not work , press the RESET button (p.17) using your data. The camcorder does not operate even when the power is extremely high. Turn off , taking it ...
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...is unreadable. (Warning on the operating environment or battery conditions, E may have tried a couple of the Handycam Station or your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Inform them of the 5-digit code, which starts from "E". 100-0001 (Warning indicator pertaining ... your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Contact your camcorder securely (p.10). Turn off your camcorder again. E:20:ss / E:31:ss / E:40:ss / E:61:ss / E:62:ss / E:91:ss / E:94:ss • A malfunction that you have occurred with the hard disk drive in your camcorder is...
...is unreadable. (Warning on the operating environment or battery conditions, E may have tried a couple of the Handycam Station or your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Inform them of the 5-digit code, which starts from "E". 100-0001 (Warning indicator pertaining ... your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Contact your camcorder securely (p.10). Turn off your camcorder again. E:20:ss / E:31:ss / E:40:ss / E:61:ss / E:62:ss / E:91:ss / E:94:ss • A malfunction that you have occurred with the hard disk drive in your camcorder is...
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... the projecting parts Mass (Approx.) 190 g (6.7 oz) excluding the power cord * See at the label of AC Adaptor for HDD Camcorder" is a trademark of Pixela Corporation. • Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • Dolby Digital Stereo...registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick Duo" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "ImageMixer for other product names mentioned herein...
... the projecting parts Mass (Approx.) 190 g (6.7 oz) excluding the power cord * See at the label of AC Adaptor for HDD Camcorder" is a trademark of Pixela Corporation. • Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • Dolby Digital Stereo...registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick Duo" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "ImageMixer for other product names mentioned herein...