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...[ EMPTY]* to format the hard disk of your camcorder if necessary (p.13). Note on using a computer. About language setting • The on-screen displays in this case, an indicator appears on the LCD screen (p.32). In addition to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 7 to apply mechanical shock or... vibration to make sure the image and sound are from being lost , save your image data using your camcorder. In this manual are based on DCR-SR300. • The screenshots are recorded ...
...[ EMPTY]* to format the hard disk of your camcorder if necessary (p.13). Note on using a computer. About language setting • The on-screen displays in this case, an indicator appears on the LCD screen (p.32). In addition to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 7 to apply mechanical shock or... vibration to make sure the image and sound are from being lost , save your image data using your camcorder. In this manual are based on DCR-SR300. • The screenshots are recorded ...
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... 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 26 Performing various...
... 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 26 Performing various...
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... the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. 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) - Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 9 Picture Motion Browser (Software) - Getting Started...
... the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. 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) - Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 9 Picture Motion Browser (Software) - Getting Started...
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... lithium battery becomes weak, the operating distance of in any countries/ regions using the Remote Commander. Power supply You can use your camcorder in fire. 10 Insulation sheet To change the battery of fire or explosion. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of the Remote ... 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 your camcorder within the AC 100 V to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use a commercially...
... lithium battery becomes weak, the operating distance of in any countries/ regions using the Remote Commander. Power supply You can use your camcorder in fire. 10 Insulation sheet To change the battery of fire or explosion. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of the Remote ... 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 your camcorder within the AC 100 V to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use a commercially...
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Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. 2 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG) (The default setting). 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to OFF (CHG). BATT (battery) release lever 4 Connect the power cord to your camcorder. • Your camcorder operates only with an "InfoLITHIUM" 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. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up . Be sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p.13) is turned off...
Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. 2 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG) (The default setting). 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to OFF (CHG). BATT (battery) release lever 4 Connect the power cord to your camcorder. • Your camcorder operates only with an "InfoLITHIUM" 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. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up . Be sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p.13) is turned off...
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NP-FH40: (Unit:min.) DCR-SR42 Charging time 125 Recording time*1 Continuous 105 recording time Typical recording time*4 50 Playback time 120 DCR-SR62/ SR82 125 90*2 100*3 45*2 50*3 110*2 12 NP-FH60: (Unit:min.) DCR-SR200 DCR-SR300 Charging time 135 135 Recording time*1 Continuous recording time 115*2 120*3 ...supplied from the battery as long as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet...
NP-FH40: (Unit:min.) DCR-SR42 Charging time 125 Recording time*1 Continuous 105 recording time Typical recording time*4 50 Playback time 120 DCR-SR62/ SR82 125 90*2 100*3 45*2 50*3 110*2 12 NP-FH60: (Unit:min.) DCR-SR200 DCR-SR300 Charging time 135 135 Recording time*1 Continuous recording time 115*2 120*3 ...supplied from the battery as long as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet...
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... green button, turn the POWER switch repeatedly in the direction of the arrow repeatedly 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. Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [ LANGUAGE SET], then select the desired language...
... green button, turn the POWER switch repeatedly in the direction of the arrow repeatedly 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. Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [ LANGUAGE SET], then select the desired language...
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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. 3 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to the camcorder POWER switch 2 90 degrees (max.) 16:9 (wide) 4:3 * Except for DCR-SR42). 4 Fasten the grip belt and hold 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. 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. 3 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to the camcorder POWER switch 2 90 degrees (max.) 16:9 (wide) 4:3 * Except for DCR-SR42). 4 Fasten the grip belt and hold 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. 1 Adjust the LCD panel.
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...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 using a "Memory Stick Duo" made by pressing PHOTO during Easy Handycam operation. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). On Easy Handycam operation By pressing the EASY button, nearly all settings on the camcorder... time are followings (with or . Your camcorder returns to 3 still images by Sony Corporation. DCR-SR42/SR62: approx. 10 hours and 50 minutes DCR-SR82: approx. 21 hours and 40 minutes DCR-SR200/SR300: approx. 14 hours and 30...
...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 using a "Memory Stick Duo" made by pressing PHOTO during Easy Handycam operation. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). On Easy Handycam operation By pressing the EASY button, nearly all settings on the camcorder... time are followings (with or . Your camcorder returns to 3 still images by Sony Corporation. DCR-SR42/SR62: approx. 10 hours and 50 minutes DCR-SR82: approx. 21 hours and 40 minutes DCR-SR200/SR300: approx. 14 hours and 30...
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... 17 Slide show button Stop (go to the VISUAL Reverse/Forward INDEX screen) Go to be played back. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) A (or B) button.
... 17 Slide show button Stop (go to the VISUAL Reverse/Forward INDEX screen) Go to be played back. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) A (or B) button.
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Move it further for a faster zoom. 2 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch*1 To record in microphone Records sound. Parts and functions used for a slower zoom. 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. Sound picked up by the built-in microphone is converted to ON. ( appears.) 6 Built-in dark places, set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to 5.1ch surround sound and recorded.*2 19
Move it further for a faster zoom. 2 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch*1 To record in microphone Records sound. Parts and functions used for a slower zoom. 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. Sound picked up by the built-in microphone is converted to ON. ( appears.) 6 Built-in dark places, set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to 5.1ch surround sound and recorded.*2 19
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... jack wa Interface connector 7 Remote sensor*3 Receive the signal from the speaker while playing back. When you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder. qd EASY button See page 16. Zoom buttons You can check the remaining battery. qd EASY button See page 16. Connecting to other devices.... Playback 1 Power zoom lever q; w; The accessory can be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in mirror mode, open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to OFF (CHG), you can magnify still images from about 1.1 to 5 times the original size (Playback zoom). •...
... jack wa Interface connector 7 Remote sensor*3 Receive the signal from the speaker while playing back. When you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder. qd EASY button See page 16. Zoom buttons You can check the remaining battery. qd EASY button See page 16. Connecting to other devices.... Playback 1 Power zoom lever q; w; The accessory can be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in mirror mode, open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to OFF (CHG), you can magnify still images from about 1.1 to 5 times the original size (Playback zoom). •...
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Recording/Playback ws DISC BURN button Create a DVD by connecting the camcorder to a computer. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 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
Recording/Playback ws DISC BURN button Create a DVD by connecting the camcorder to a computer. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 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
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... Flash MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT*2 WIDE SELECT*3 Meaning FADER LCD backlight off Drop sensor off EXPOSURE/ SPOT METER TELE MACRO ZEBRA*1 *1 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 and "Memory Stick Duo." They are not...
... Flash MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT*2 WIDE SELECT*3 Meaning FADER LCD backlight off Drop sensor off EXPOSURE/ SPOT METER TELE MACRO ZEBRA*1 *1 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 and "Memory Stick Duo." They are not...
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.... To delete all still images on a DVD. Creating a DVD with ease. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Due to the limited capacity of the internal hard disk, make sure that you can save images imported to your camcorder to other devices You can dub images to be deleted. Saving images by connecting...
.... To delete all still images on a DVD. Creating a DVD with ease. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Due to the limited capacity of the internal hard disk, make sure that you can save images imported to your camcorder to other devices You can dub images to be deleted. Saving images by connecting...
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For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 25 For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 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). 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.
For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 25 For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 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). 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.
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...you need the following system requirements below . Creating a DVD Install the above OS has been upgraded or in the disc drive of your camcorder or how to install Adobe Reader on the desktop of your computer. • The model name of your computer. 3 Open the [Handbook.... 2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the CD- When the installation 26 is completed, the short-cut icon of "Handycam Handbook" appears on your Handycam, then click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)]. After having the software installed, doubleclick "Handbook.pdf", you can view the handbook. Creating a DVD with a ...
...you need the following system requirements below . Creating a DVD Install the above OS has been upgraded or in the disc drive of your camcorder or how to install Adobe Reader on the desktop of your computer. • The model name of your computer. 3 Open the [Handbook.... 2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the CD- When the installation 26 is completed, the short-cut icon of "Handycam Handbook" appears on your Handycam, then click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)]. After having the software installed, doubleclick "Handbook.pdf", you can view the handbook. Creating a DVD with a ...
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Provide the camcorder and the Handycam Station, and a USB cable beforehand. The sound is required only for the first time. The installation is reproduced in 2ch sound. • If you use a ... on the computer before connecting your computer. Even if a screen prompting you to restart your computer appears, you agree, then click [Next]. 8 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station, then turn the POWER switch to turn on the connection confirmation screen. Restart your area and country/region, then click [Next]. • The...
Provide the camcorder and the Handycam Station, and a USB cable beforehand. The sound is required only for the first time. The installation is reproduced in 2ch sound. • If you use a ... on the computer before connecting your computer. Even if a screen prompting you to restart your computer appears, you agree, then click [Next]. 8 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station, then turn the POWER switch to turn on the connection confirmation screen. Restart your area and country/region, then click [Next]. • The...
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... Browser), appear on the HOME MENU (HELP) 1 Press (HOME). 28 http://www.sony.net/registration/di/ • For the information about Picture Motion Browser, visit the following URL: http://www.sony.net/support-disoft/ Performing various functions - qa Remove the CD-ROM from the disc ...) A (OPTION) Using the HOME MENU You can get secure and useful customer support. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Depending on the computer, you install the software, a shortcut icon for your camcorder, then press (HOME) A (or B). 2 Touch the desired setup item. 3 Follow the guide on the...
... Browser), appear on the HOME MENU (HELP) 1 Press (HOME). 28 http://www.sony.net/registration/di/ • For the information about Picture Motion Browser, visit the following URL: http://www.sony.net/support-disoft/ Performing various functions - qa Remove the CD-ROM from the disc ...) A (OPTION) Using the HOME MENU You can get secure and useful customer support. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Depending on the computer, you install the software, a shortcut icon for your camcorder, then press (HOME) A (or B). 2 Touch the desired setup item. 3 Follow the guide on the...
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...] COMPUTER [ COMPUTER], [ COMPUTER], [DISC BURN] (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) category FORMAT FORMAT INFO 29 To apply the option, touch [YES]. 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. If you cannot find the item anywhere, the function does not work under the ...
...] COMPUTER [ COMPUTER], [ COMPUTER], [DISC BURN] (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) category FORMAT FORMAT INFO 29 To apply the option, touch [YES]. 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. If you cannot find the item anywhere, the function does not work under the ...