Sony DCR-SR200 Operating Guide
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1. Handycam Station Recording 1 Power zoom lever To use zoom move the power zoom lever Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom Move it further for a faster zoom yoeghe g fuipsovay B 2 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch To record in dark places set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON 0 appears 6 Built in microphone Records sound Sound picked up by the built in microphone is converted to 5 1ch surround sound and recorded 2 19 20 7 Remote sensor Receive the signal from the Remote Commander 8 Flash Flashes when using the flash 9 LCD screen To record in mirror mode open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder CD then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side 10 Zoom buttons Press for zooming in out 11 BACK LIGHT button 4 To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects press BACK LIGHT to display To cancel the back light function press BACK LIGHT again 12 DISP BATT INFO button You can switch the screen display when you press while the power is set to on When you press while the power is set to OFF CHG you can check the remaining battery 13 EASY button See page 16 4 flash button 2 You ca2. Touch the H8 tab and the movie to Touch the gj or e tab and the still be played back image to be played back Beginning of the Toggles Play scene previous orPauseasyou Next Slide show button scene touch scene ma cm 101 0014 1 101 0001 a e eee C E Go to the VISUAL Previous Stop gotothe VISUAL Reverse Forward INDEX screen Next INDEX screen 17 18 To adjust the sound volume of movies When playing back a movie touch OPTION 5 tab VOLUME then adjust the volume with When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen Touch 1 1 gt during pause to play back movie slowly One touch of 169 62 I makes the reverse fast forward approximately 5 times faster 2 touches makes it approximately 10 times faster 3 touches makes it approximately 30 times faster and 4 touches makes it approximately 60 times faster Il appears with the image on each of the tab that was lastly played back recorded for the still image lasttime When youtouch a movie marked with IPI you can play it back from the point you have stopped previously Parts and functions used for the camcorder DCR SR42 SR62 SR82 DCR SR200 SR300
3. 13 Changing the language setting 13 Step 4 Preparing for recording seen 14 Recording Playback Recordio te e 15 Playback c 17 Parts and functions used for the 19 Indicators displayed during 22 Deleting images Playing the image on a TV Performing with a computer Performing various functions and 9z OPTION 28 Troubleshooting Tro bieshoofihg erae tentes rt ere dos 31 Warning tipa tenentes 32 Additional Information i i cm M 34 SS POCIIC ALON S emp te Ern 35 Step 1 Checking supplied items Make sure that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied AC Adaptor 1 p 11 A V connecting cable 1 p 25 USB cable 1 p 27 C o Wireless Remote Commander 1 except for DCR SR42 A button type lithium battery is already installed Rechargeable battery pack NP FH40 1 p 11 DCR SR42 SR62 SR82 NP FH60 1 p 11 DCR SR200 SR300 CD ROM Handycam
4. Y year M month D day hour and minute The clock starts AREA SET Chicago Mexico City Bogota Santiago JAN 1 2007 42 00 00 AM CLOCK SET NEXT The date and time does not appear during recording but they are automatically recorded on the hard disc and can be displayed during playback To reset the date and time Touch f HOME SETTINGS gt CLOCK A LANG CLOCK SET and set the date and time Changing the language setting You can change the on screen displays to show messages in a specified language Touch fiy HOME 8 SETTINGS gt CLOCK f3 LANG lf LANGUAGE SET then select the desired language papes umay g 13 Step 4 Preparing for recording oAcCESS POWER POWER switch to the camcorder 2 90 degrees max Except for DCR SR42 1 Adjust the LCD panel 4 Fasten the grip belt and hold your Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder then rotate it to the best angle to record or play 2 Turn the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder 3 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to select the desired screen aspect ratio except for DCR SR42 14 Recording 1 Lens cover switch DCR SR42 SR62 3 START STOP SR82 START STOP Flashing Lights up EASY button M y
5. 101 0014 21 Ew 24 23 22 16 13 Recording folder Displays only during the recording media of still images is a Memory Stick Duo 14 Return button 15 Playback mode 16 Current movie number Number of total movies 17 Previous Next button 18 Video operation buttons 19 Data file name 20 Current still image number Number of recorded still images 21 Slide show button 22 Previous Next button 23 Data file name 24 VISUAL INDEX button Indicators when you made changes Following indicators appear during recording playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder Upper left Upper right 1 Bottom Center Upper left Indicator Meaning 5 1ch surround recording 55 1ch playback o Self timer recording it 4 Flash MICREF LEVEL low 16 9 WIDE SELECT 23 WIDE SELECT Upper right Indicator Meaning SAIS FADER Cat LCD backlight off Orr Drop sensor off e Drop sensor activated Center Indicator Meaning Slide show set c ightShot so P NightShot plus uper NightShot 3 Color Slow Shutter Indicator Meaning PictBridge connecting ex V Warning Bottom Indicator Meaning Picture effect Digital effect Manual focus SCENE SELECTION E J e Backlight s White balance E q Stea
6. Memory Stick PRO Duo MagicGate MIAGICGATE MagicGate Memory Stick and MagicGate Memory Stick Duo are trademarks of Sony Corporation InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW and DVD RW logo are trademarks Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Dolby Digital 5 1 Creator is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories Microsoft Windows and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of U S Microsoft Corporation in the U S and other countries Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc in the U S and other countries Intel Intel Core and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries Adobe the Adobe logo and Adobe Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Furthermore and are not mentioned in each case in this manual uoneuuoju jeuonippy E 39 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website http www sony net Printed on 70 or more recycled paper using VOC Volatile Organic Compound free veg
7. for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc Power Cord Protection Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to the plugs receptacles and the point where the cord exits from the appliance Accessories Do not place the set on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The set may fall causing serious injury to a child or an adult and serious damage to the set Use only a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer Ventilation The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for necessary ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the set and to protect it from overheating these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials Never block the slots and openings by placing the set on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Never place the set in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided Do not place the set near or over a radiator or heat register or where it is exposed to direct sunlight Lightning For added protection for this set during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and d
8. Model No DCR SR200 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego CA 92127 U S A Telephone number 858 942 2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No DCR SR300 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego CA 92127 U S A Telephone number 858 942 2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Notes DCR SR42 DCR SR62 DCR SR82 DCR SR200 and DCR SR300 are to be used with the Handycam Station Model DCRA C171 and AC Adaptor Model AC L200 L200B CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful i
9. The available recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder On the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet when using the AC Adaptor Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the walloutletimmediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space such as between a wall and furniture Do not short circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects This may cause a malfunction Even if your camcorder is turned off AC power house current is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor Step 3 Turning the power on and setting the date and time Touch the button on the LCD screen When using the POWER switch camcorder for the 2 first time the CLOCK SET screen appears on the LCD screen 1 While pressing the green button turn the POWER switch repeatedly in the direction of the arrow until the respective lamp lights up When you record or play back an image turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly until the respective lamp lights up EH Movie To record movies o Still To record still images When you turn on 39 Still lamp the screen aspect ratio is changed to 4 3 automatically 2 Select the desired geographical area with A Y then touch NEXT 3 Set DST SET or SUMMERTIME
10. 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions Approx DCR SR42 SR62 SR82 73 x 72 x 109 mm 2 7 8 x 2 7 8 x 4 3 8 in wxhxd including the projecting parts 73 x 72 115 mm 2 7 8 x 2 7 8 x 4 5 8 in wxhxd including the projecting parts with supplied battery pack NP FH40 attached DCR SR200 SR300 76 x 78 x 128 mm 3 x 3 1 8 x 5 1 8 in wxhxd including the projecting parts 76 x 78 x 149 mm 3 x 3 1 8 x 5 7 8 in wxhxd including the projecting parts with supplied battery pack NP FH60 attached Mass Approx DCR SR42 335 g 11 oz main unit only 380 g 13 oz including the NP FH40 rechargeable battery pack DCR SR62 350 g 12 oz main unit only 395 g 14 oz including the NP FH40 rechargeable battery pack DCR SR82 360 g 12 oz main unit only 405 g 14 oz including the NP FH40 rechargeable battery pack DCR SR200 455 g 1 Ib main unit only 535 g 1 Ib 2 oz including the NP FH60 rechargeable battery pack DCR SR300 480 g 1 lb 1 oz main unit only 560 g 1 Ib 3 oz including the NP FH60 rechargeable battery pack Supplied accessories See page 9 uoneuuoju jeuonippy 37 38 Handycam Station DCRA C171 Input Output connectors Audio Video output 10 pin connector Video signal 1 Vp p 75 Q ohms Luminance signal 1 Vp p 75 Q ohms Chrominance signal 0 286 Vp p 75 ohms Audio signal 327 mV at load impedance 47 kQ kilohms Output impedance less
11. For still images 36 1 440 mm 1 7 16 56 3 4 in DCR SR62 SR82 F 1 8 3 2 f 2 5 62 5 mm 1 8 2 1 2 in When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies 41 1 189 mm 1 5 8 46 7 8 in 16 9 43 1 075 mm 1 3 4 42 3 8 in 4 3 For still images 36 900 mm 1 7 16 35 1 2 in 4 3 39 975 mm 1 9 16 38 1 2 in 16 9 DCR SR200 F 1 8 2 9 f 5 1 51 mm 7 32 2 1 8 in When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies 41 3 485 mm 1 11 16 19 1 8 in 16 9 50 5 594 mm 2 23 1 2 in 4 3 For still images 37 370 mm 1 1 2 14 5 8 in 4 3 40 4 404 mm 1 5 8 16 in 16 9 DCR SR300 F 1 8 2 9 f 5 4 54 mm 7 32 2 1 8 in When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies 40 400 mm 1 5 8 15 3 4 in 16 9 49 490 mm 1 15 16 19 3 8 in 4 3 For still images 37 370 mm 1 1 2 14 5 8 in 4 3 40 400 mm 1 5 8 15 3 4 in 16 9 Color temperature AUTO ONE PUSH INDOOR 3 200 K OUTDOOR 5 800 K Minimum illumination DCR SR42 3 lux when AUTO SLW SHUTTR is set to ON Shutter speed 1 30 second 0 Ix lux during NightShot plus function DCR SR62 SR82 4 Ix lux when AUTO SLW SHUTTR is set to ON Shutter speed 1 30 second 0 Ix lux during NightShot plus function DCR SR200 SR300 1 5 Ix lux when AUTO SLW SHUTTR is set to ON Shutter speed 1 30 second 0 Ix lux during NightShot
12. Memory Stick Duo formatting The Memory Stick Duo is damaged The Memory Stick Duo is not formatted correctly 32 Warning indicator pertaining to incompatible Memory Stick Duo An incompatible Memory Stick Duo is inserted o Warning indicator pertaining to the write protect of the Memory Stick Duo The write protect tab on the Memory Stick Duo is set to lock Access to the Memory Stick Duo was restricted on another device 5 Warning indicator pertaining to the flash Fast flashing There is something wrong with the flash WA Warning indicator pertaining to camera shake warning The amount of lights is not sufficient so camera shake easily occurs Use the flash The camcorder is unsteady so camera shake easily occurs Hold the camcorder steady with both hands and record the image However note that the camera shake warning indicator does not disappear You hear a melody when the warning indicators appear on the screen Burjooysajqnosy 33 34 Precautions On use and care Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations Anywhere extremely hot cold or humid Never leave them exposed to temperatures above 60 C 140 such as under direct sunlight near heaters or in a car parked in the sun They may malfunction or become deformed Near strong magnetic fields or mechanica
13. approx 21 hours and 40 minutes DCR SR200 SR300 approx 14 hours and 30 minutes To record still images on a Memory Stick Duo You can change the recording media of still images to a Memory Stick Duo You can use only a Memory Stick Duo marked with Memory STICK Duo Memory Srick PRO Duo Wi Inserting ejecting a Memory Stick Duo Open the LCD panel then insert the Memory Stick Duo into the Memory Stick Duo slot in the right direction until it clicks ACCESS lamp Memory Stick Duo To eject a Memory Stick Duo open the LCD panel lightly push the Memory Stick Duo in once When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing your camcorder is reading writing data Do not shake orknock your camcorder turn the power off eject the Memory Stick Duo or remove the battery pack Otherwise image data may be damaged If you insert the Memory Stick Duo into the slot in the wrong direction the Memory Stick Duo the Memory Stick Duo slot or image data may be damaged The numbers of recordable still images on the Memory Stick Duo 1GB are followings with the default setting of the image size as shown in DCR SR42 5 900 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 Sony Corporation The number of recordable images varies depending on the re
14. m a shortcut icon for the customers registration website is created on the desktop Once you register on the website you can get secure and useful customer support 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 f HOME and OPTION HOME B pe D ft HOME A OPTION Using the HOME MENU You can change the recording functions and the operating settings for your convenience For details see Handycam Handbook PDF 1 Turn on your camcorder then press fi HOME A or B 2 Touch the desired setup item 3 Follow the guide on the screen for further operation If the item is not on the screen touch A V to change the page To hide the HOME MENU screen touch X You cannot select or activate simultaneously the grayed items in the current recording playback situation To see the explanation of the function of each item onthe HOME MENU HELP D Press fly HOME 2 Touch HELP The bottom of the 7 HELP button turns orange CH60mim STBY MOVIE SMTH SLW REC L ZN ERCREL NE R 8 Touch the item you wantto know the content When you touch an item its explanation appears on the screen To apply the option touch
15. Select the language for the application to be installed then click Next yoeghe g fuipsovay Check your area and country region then click Next The software is set up for your selected country region Read License Agreement select I accept the terms of the license agreement when you agree then click Next Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station then turn the POWER switch to turn on 8 Connect the Handycam Station to your computer using the supplied USB cable then click Next on the connection confirmation screen Even if a screen prompting you to restart your computer appears you do not need to restart it at this time Restart your computer after completing the installation 27 Follow the on screen instructions to install the software Depending on the computer you may need to install third party software shown below If the installation screen appears follow the instructions to install the required software Windows Media Format 9 Series Runtime Windows 2000 only Software required to create a DVD Microsoft DirectX 9 0c Software required to handle movies Restart the computer if required to complete the installation The short cut icons such as 2 Picture Motion Browser appear on the desktop Remove the CD ROM from the disc drive of your computer For disconnecting the USB cable see Handycam Handbook PDF After you install the software
16. YES Using the OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop up window that appears when you right click the mouse on a computer Various functions are displayed in the context of the operation For details see Handycam Handbook PDF 1 While using your camcorder touch OPTION on the screen 2 Touch the desired item 3 Change the setting then touch When the item you want is not on the screen touch another tab If you cannot find the item anywhere the function does not work under the situation The tabs and items that appear on the screen depend on the recording playback status of 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 HOME MENU CAMERA category MOVIE PHOTO SMTH SLW REC VIEW IMAGES category VISUAL INDEX PLAYLIST amp 3 OTHERS category DELETE DELETE 1 DELETE EDIT DELETE 1 DELETE DIVIDE COPY PLAYLIST EDIT ERASE FE ERASE ALL EE MOVE 8 ADD H ADD by date PRINT PRINT 3 PRINT COMPUTER COMPUTER 17 COMPUTER DISC BURN yoeghe g fuipsovay ia MANAGE HDD MEMORY category FORMAT FORMAT INFO 29 30 s SETTINGS category MOVIE SETTINGS REC MODE NIGHTSHOT LIGHT WIDE SELECT DIGITAL ZOOM S
17. function 1 Exif isafileformatfor still images established by the JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association Files in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder s setting information at the time of recording 2 The unique pixel array of Sony s ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image processing system new Enhanced Imaging Processor allows still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described 3 n 16 9 mode the focal length figures are actual figures resulting from wide angle pixel readout Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Input Output connectors Audio Video output 10 pin connector Video signal 1 Vp p 75 O ohms Luminance signal 1 Vp p 75 O ohms Chrominance signal 0 286 Vp p 75 Q ohms Audio signal 327 mV at load impedance 47 kQ kilohms Output impedance less than 2 2 kQ kilohms USB output jack mini B REMOTE jack except for DCR SR42 Stereo mini minijack 2 5 mm LCD screen Picture DCR SR42 6 2 cm 2 5 type DCR SR62 SR82 SR200 SR300 6 9 cm 2 7 type aspect ratio 16 9 Total number of pixels DCR SR42 SR62 SR82 123 200 560 x 220 DCR SR200 SR300 211 200 960 x 220 General Power requirements 6 8 V 7 2 V battery pack 8 4 V AC Adaptor Average power consumption During camera recording with normal brightness DCR SR42 2 6 W DCR SR62 SR82 3 0 W DCR SR200 3 7W DCR SR300 4 3 W Operating temperature
18. installed 1 billion bytes a portion of which is used for rechargeable battery is always charged while data management your camcorder is connected to the wall Recording format outlet viathe AC Adaptoror whilethe battery Movie pack is attached The rechargeable battery MPEG2 PS will be fully discharged in about 3 months Still image if you do not use your camcorder at all Use Exif Ver 2 2 your camcorder after charging the pre Recording time installed rechargeable battery DCR SR42 SR62 However even if the pre installed HQ Approx 440 min rechargeable battery is not charged the SP Approx 650 min LP Approx 1 250 min DCR SR82 HQ Approx 880 min SP Approx 1 300 min ma diecast LP Approx 2 510 min onnect your camcorder to a wall outlet DCR SR200 SR300 using the supplied AC Adaptor and leave it HQ Approx 570 min with the POWER switch set to OFF CHG SP Approx 870 min for more than 24 hours LP Approx 1 680 min Recordable images cuts Movie 9 999 Still image 9 999 Image device DCR SR42 3 0 mm 1 6 type CCD Charge Coupled Device Gross Approx 680 000 pixels Effective Movie Approx 340 000 pixels camcorder operation will not be affected as long as you are not recording the date uoneuuoju jeuonippy 36 Effective Still Approx 340 000 pixels DCR SR62 SR82 3 0 mm 1 6 type CCD Charge Coupled Device Gross Approx 1 070 000 pixels Effective Movie 16 9 Approx 6
19. than 2 2 kQ kilohms USB jack mini B AC Adaptor AC L200 L200B Power requirements AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Current consumption 0 35 0 18 A Power consumption 18 W Output voltage DC 8 4 V Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions Approx 48 x 29 x 81 mm 1 15 16 x 1 3 16 x 3 1 4 in wxhxd excluding the projecting parts Mass Approx 170 g 6 0 oz excluding the power cord See at the label of AC Adaptor for other specifications Rechargeable battery pack NP FH40 DCR SR42 SR62 SR82 Maximum output voltage DC 8 4 V Output voltage DC72V Capacity 4 9 wh 680 mAh Dimensions Approx 31 8 x 18 5 x 45 0 mm 15 16 x 3 4 x 1 13 16 in wxhxd Mass Approx 45 g 1 6 oz Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Type Li ion NP FH60 DCR SR200 SR300 Maximum output voltage DC84V Output voltage DC72V Capacity 7 2 wh 1 000 mAh Dimensions Approx 31 8 x 33 3 x 45 0 mm 1 5 16 x 1 5 16 x 1 13 16 in wxhxd Mass Approx 80 g 2 9 oz Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Type Li ion Design and specifications are subject to change without notice On trademarks Handycam and FUNINDYCn_mM are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick Dua Memory Stick PRO Duo
20. you can save your image data using a VCR or a DVD HDD recorder tis recommended that you save your image data periodically after recording Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder The hard disk of the camcorder may not be recognized or recording or playback may not be possible On the drop sensor To protect the internal hard disk from the shock by dropping the camcorder has the drop sensor function When a drop occurs or under a non gravity condition the block noise to protect the camcorder may also be recorded If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly recording play back may be stopped Note on operational temperatures When the temperature of the camcorder becomes extremely high or extremely low you may not be able to record or play back on the camcorder due to the protection features of the camcorder being activated in such situations In this case an indicator appears on the LCD screen p 32 When the camcorder is connected to a computer Donottry to format the hard disk of the camcorder using a computer If you do so your camcorder may not operate correctly Note on using the camcorder at high altitudes Do not turn on the camcorder in a low pressure area where the altitude is more than 3 000 meters 9 800 feet Doing so may damage the hard disk drive of your camcorder Note on disposal transfer Ifyou perform FORMAT or formatting the hard disk of the camcorde
21. 70 000 pixels Effective Movie 4 3 Approx 690 000 pixels Effective Still 4 3 Approx 1 000 000 pixels Effective Still 16 9 Approx 750 000 pixels DCR SR200 5 9 mm 1 3 type CMOS sensor Recording pixels still image 4 3 Max 4 0 mega 2 304 x 1 728 pixels Gross Approx 2 100 000 pixels Effective Movie 16 9 Approx 1 430 000 pixels Effective Movie 4 3 Approx 1 080 000 pixels Effective Still 4 3 Approx 1 990 000 pixels Effective Still 16 9 Approx 1 490 000 pixels DCR SR300 6 3 mm 1 2 9 type CMOS sensor Recording pixels still image 4 3 Max 6 1 mega 2 848 x 2 136 pixels Gross Approx 3 200 000 pixels Effective Movie 16 9 Approx 2 280 000 pixels Effective Movie 4 3 Approx 1 710 000 pixels Effective Still 4 3 Approx 3 040 000 pixels Effective Still 16 9 Approx 2 280 000 pixels Lens DCR SR42 Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar Optical 40 x Digital 80 x 2 000 x Filter diameter 30 mm 1 3 16 in DCR SR62 SR82 Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar Optical 25 x Digital 50 x 2 000 x Filter diameter 30 mm 1 3 16 in DCR SR200 Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar Optical 10 x Digital 20 x 80 x Filter diameter 37 mm 1 1 2 in DCR SR300 Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar Optical 10 x Digital 20 x Filter diameter 37 mm 1 1 2 in Focal length DCR SR42 F 1 8 4 1 f 1 9 76 0 mm 3 32 3 in When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies 36 1 440 mm 1 7 16 56 3 4 in
22. Application Software 1 p 26 Picture Motion Browser Software Handycam Handbook PDF Operating Guide This manual 1 payers umay g 10 Power supply You can use your camcorder in any countries regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz range Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor a if necessary depending on the design of the wall outlet b C F mKrE tE 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 Remote Commander Insulation sheet S CY To change the battery of the Remote Commander While pressing on the tab inset your fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery case 2 Place a new battery with the side facing up 3 Insert the battery case back into the Remote Commander until it clicks Q Tab m 27 WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble or dispose of in fire When the lithium battery becomes weak the operating distance of the Remote Commander may shorten or the Remote Commander may not function properly In this case replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion Step 2 Charging the battery pack DC plug Q 4 AC Adaptor a To t
23. Handycam Handbook PDF yoeghe g fuipsosay B 25 26 Performing with a computer In the supplied CD ROM Handycam Handbook PDF and Picture Motion Browser Software are contained On the advanced use of your camcorder or how to use connecting to your computer see Handycam Handbook PDF By using Picture Motion Browser you can enjoy the following operations Creating a DVD with One Touch Importing images to a computer Editing the imported images Creating a DVD Install the above on a computer by following the steps below Viewing Handycam Handbook PDF To view Handycam Handbook you need to install Adobe Reader on your computer B For Windows user Turn on the computer Place the CD ROM supplied in the disc drive of your computer The select screen for installation appears 3 Click Handycam Handbook The installation screen for Handycam Handbook appears Select desired language and select the model name of your Handycam then click Handycam Handbook PDF Installation starts When the installation is completed the short cut icon of Handycam Handbook appears on the desktop of your computer Themodel name of your Handycam is printed on its bottom surface Click Exit Exit then remove the CD ROM from the disc drive of your computer For Macintosh user Turn on the computer Place the CD ROM supplied in th
24. S O N Y 3 098 548 11 1 Digital Video Camera Recorder HANDYCAM Operating Guide DCR SR42 SR62 SR82 SR200 SR300 EM wmm 0 nfoLITHIUM H SERIES For details on the advanced operations please refer to Handycam Handbook PDF 2007 Sony Corporation WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance and keep this manual for future reference Carefully observe all warnings precautions and instructions on the appliance or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them Use Power Sources This set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of e
25. TEADYSHOT AUTO SLW SHUTTR GUIDEFRAMEJ ZEBRA H REMAINING FLASH LEVEL REDEYE REDUC PHOTO SETTINGS IMAGE SIZE QUALITY FILE NO NIGHTSHOT LIGHT STEADYSHOT GUIDEFRAME ZEBRA FLASH LEVEL 3 REDEYE REDUC STILL MEDIA VIEW IMAGES SET DATA CODE DISPLAY SOUND DISP SET VOLUME LCD BRIGHT LCD BL LEVEL LCD COLOR OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE DISP OUTPUT CLOCK LANG CLOCK SET AREA SET DST SET SUMMERTIME f LANGUAGE SET GENERAL SET DEMO MODE CALIBRATION A SHUT OFF REMOTE DROP SENSOR DCR SR200 SR300 DCR SR42 5 DCR SR62 SR82 SR200 SR300 4 You can set the item during Easy Handycam operation p 16 5 DCR SR300 Mi SOUND SETTINGS during Easy Handycam operation p 16 Items of the OPTION MENU Items you can set only on the OPTION MENU will be described below tab FOCUS SPOT FOCUS TELE MACRO EXPOSURE SPOT METER SCENE SELECTION WHITE BAL COLOR SLOW SHTR S NIGHTSHOT PLS SUPER NIGHTSHOT c tab FADER D EFFECT PICT EFFECT tab MICREF LEVEL SELF TIMER FLASH MODE TIMING RECORD SOUND A tab depends on the situation SLIDE SHOW SLIDE SHOW SET No tab COPIES DATE TIME SIZE DCR SR42 SR62 SR82 DCR SR200 SR300 3 DCR SR62 SR82
26. Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder use the following table to troubleshoot the problem If the problem persists disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer Notes before sending your camcorder for repair Your camcorder may be required to initialize or change the current hard disk of the camcorder depending on the problem In the event of this the data stored on the hard disk will be deleted Be sure to save the data on the internal hard disk see Handycam Handbook PDF on other media backup before sending your camcorder for repair We will not compensate you for any loss of hard disk data During repair we may check a minimum amount of data stored on the hard disk in order to investigate the problem However your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data The power does not turn on Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder p 11 Connect the plug of the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet p 11 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely p 11 The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on e Ittakes a few seconds for your camcorder to be ready to shoot after the power is turned on This is not a malfunction Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet or remove the battery pack then reconnect it after about 1 minute If the functions still do not work press the RESET button p 20 using a sharp point
27. cording environment The number of recordable images varies depending on the image quality or the image size For details see Handycam Handbook PDF Bi To change the recording media of still images Touch 9x OPTION s tab gt STILL MEDIA 2 Select the media in which you want to save still images then touch OK Your camcorder returns to recording standby mode On Easy Handycam operation By pressing the EASY button nearly all settings on the camcorder will be automatically operated so that you can perform recording or playing back operation without detailed settings During Easy Handycam operation appears on the LCD screen To cancel Easy Handycam operation press EASY again You cannot use some buttons functions during Easy Handycam operation Playback gt VIEW IMAGES button B POWER switch 2 VIEW IMAGES button A D Returns to the recording screen Displays still images on the hard disk Previous 6 images Displays still images on a Memory Stick Duo Next 6 images Searches for images by date Returns to the recording screen ez OPTION 9 Displays movies 1 Turn the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder yoeghe g fuipsosay ia 2 Press gt VIEW IMAGES A or B button The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen It may take some time to display the thumbnails 3 Start playback
28. d from movies resulting in uneven playback However imported images and images on a DVD created subsequently will not be affected Operations are not guaranteed even on computers fulfilling the above system requirements Picture Motion Browser does not support 5 1ch surround sound reproduction The sound is reproduced in 2ch sound If you use a Notebook computer connect it to the AC Adaptor as the power source Otherwise the software will not work properly due to the power saving function of the computer B Installing software You need to install the software to your Windows computer before connecting your camcorder to the computer The installation is required only for the first time Provide the camcorder and the Handycam Station and a USB cable beforehand Contents to be installed and procedures may differ depending on your OS Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer 2 Turn on the computer Log on as Administrators for installation Close all applications running on the computer before installing the software 3 Place the supplied CD ROM in the disc drive of your computer The installation screen appears If the screen does not appear Click Start then click My Computer For Windows 2000 double click My Computer Double click SONYPICTUTIL E CD ROM disc drive Drive names such as E may vary depending on the computer Click Install
29. dyShot off R 2 EXPOSURE 2 T TELE MACRO ZEBRA 1 DCR SR200 SR300 2 DCR SR42 5 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 displayed while recording However you can check them as DATA CODE during playback 23 Saving images Recorded images are stored on the internal hard disk of your camcorder Due to the limited capacity of the internal hard disk make sure that you save the image data to some type of external media such as a DVD R or a computer You can save the images recorded on the camcorder as described below Saving images using a computer By using the software on the supplied CD ROM you can save images DVD or the hard disk of a computer For details see Handycam Handbook PDF Creating a DVD with One Touch One Touch Disc Burn You can save images recorded on the camcorder directly to a DVD with ease Saving images on a computer You can save images recorded on the camcorder on the hard disk of a computer Creating a DVD with selected images You can save images imported to your computer DVD You can also edit those images Saving images by connecting your camcorder to other devices You can dub images to VCR or DVD HDD devices For details see Handycam Handbook PDF Deleting images Deleting the images o
30. e disc drive of your computer Open the Handbook folder in the CD ROM double click the US folder and then drag and drop the Handbook pdf on the computer After having the software installed double click you can view the handbook Installing the supplied software The supplied software is not compatible with Macintosh Bi System requirements When using the supplied software you need the following system requirements below OS Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Media Center Edition Standard installation is required Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in a multi boot environment CPU Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or faster Application DirectX 9 0c or later This product is based on DirectX technology Itis necessary to have DirectX installed Sound system Direct Sound compatible sound card Memory 256 MB or more 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 x 768 dots High Color 16 bit color Others USB port this must be provided as standard Disc drive that can burn DVDs CD ROM drive required for software installation Even in a computer environment where the operations are guaranteed frames may be droppe
31. ed object If you press the RESET button all settings including the clock setting are reset The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low Turn off the camcorder and take it to a warm place Leave the camcorder there for a while then turn on the camcorder Buttons do not work During Easy Handycam operation available buttons functions are limited Cancel Easy Handycam operation For details on Easy Handycam operation refer to Handycam Handbook PDF Your camcorder gets warm This is because the power has been turned on for a long time This is not a malfunction The power abruptly turns off When approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder the camcorder is automatically turned off A SHUT OFF Change the setting of A SSHUT OFF or turn on the power again or use the AC Adaptor Charge the battery pack p 11 Pressing START STOP or PHOTO does not record images The playback screen is displayed Set your camcorder to recording standby p 15 Your camcorder is recording the image you have just shot on the hard disk You cannot make new recording during this period The hard disk of the camcorder is full Delete unnecessary images p 24 Total number of movies or still images exceeds the recordable capacity
32. ed when you fully charge a completely exhausted battery pack Recording Playback time Approximate time min available when you use a fully charged battery pack NP FH40 Unit min DCR SR62 DCR SR42 SR82 Charging time 125 125 Recording time Continuous 105 90 recording time 100 3 Typical 45 recording time d 50 3 Playback time 120 110 12 NP FH60 Unit min DCR SR200 DCR SR300 Charging time 135 135 Recording time Continuous 115 95 recording time 1203 100 3 Typical 55 2 45 2 recording time 4 60 3 50 3 Playback time 165 160 When REC MODE is set to SP 2 When the LCD backlight turns on 3When the LCD backlight turns off n Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start stop turning the power on off and zooming On the battery pack Before changing the battery pack turn the POWER switch to OFF CHG and turn off the EY Movie lamp gfg Still lamp p 13 The power will not be supplied from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam Station even whenthe powercordis disconnected from the wall outlet On the charging recording playback time Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 C 77 F 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F is recommended The available recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures
33. ence and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Notes on use The camcorder is not dustproofed dripproofed or waterproofed See Precautions p 34 To prevent the hard disk from being broken or recorded images from being lost do not do the following when either of the respective lamps of the POWER switch p 13 or the access lamp is on toremove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder to apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder On recording Before starting to record test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are recorded without any problems Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder recording media etc TV color systems differ depending on the countries regions To view your recordings on a TV you need a NTSC system based TV Television programs films video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws Save all your recorded image data To prevent your image data from being lost save all your recorded images on external media It is recommended that you save the image data on a disc such as DVD R using your computer Also
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35. he wall outlet You can charge the InfoLITHIUM battery pack H series after attaching it 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 2 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to OFF CHG The default setting 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station Be sure that the A mark on the DC plug is facing up 4 Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet Power cord 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely The CHG charge lamp lights up and charging starts The CHG charge lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station To remove the battery pack Turn the POWER switch to OFF CHG Slide the BATT battery release lever and remove the battery pack BATT battery release lever When you remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor make sure that the B H Movie lamp Still lamp p 13 is turned off 11 payers umay To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor Turn the POWER switch to OFF CHG then connect the AC Adaptor directly to the DC IN jack on the camcorder DC IN jack Open the jack cover Available running time for the supplied battery pack Charging time Approximate time min requir
36. heck Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks as specified by the manufacturer to determine that the set is in safe operating condition Read this first Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference CAUTION Replace the battery with the specified type only Otherwise fire or injury may result For customers in the U S A and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM ION BATTERIES Lithium Ion batteries are recyclable You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries call toll free 1 800 822 8837 or visit http www rbrc org Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium Ion batteries Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No DCR For customers in the U S A If you have any questions about this product you may call Sony Customer Information Center 1 800 222 SONY 7669 The number below is for the FCC related matters only Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No DCR SR42 Responsible Party Sony Electr
37. isconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power line surges Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the set If the set has been exposed to rain or water If the set has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped or the cabinet has been damaged If the set does not operate normally when following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the set to normal operation When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service Servicing Do not attempt to service the set yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Replacement parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Safety C
38. l vibration The camcorder may malfunction Near strong radio waves or radiation The camcorder may not be able to record properly Near AM receivers and video equipment Noise may occur Onasandy beach or anywhere dusty If sand or dust gets in your camcorder it may malfunction Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired Near windows or outdoors where the LCD screen or the lens may be exposed to direct sunlight This damages the inside of the LCD screen Operate your camcorder on DC 6 8 V 7 2 V battery pack or DC 8 4 V AC Adaptor For DC or AC operation use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions Do not let your camcorder get wet for example fromrain orsea water If your camcorder gets wet it may malfunction Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further Avoidroughhandling disassembling modifying physical shock or impact such as hammering dropping or stepping on the product Be particularly careful of the lens Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF CHG when you are not using your camcorder Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel for example and operate it Doing so might cause heat to build up inside When disconnecting the power cord pull it by the plug and not the cord Do not damage the power cord such a
39. lectrical power supplied to your home consult your dealer or local power company For those sets designed to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions Polarization This set may be equipped with a polarized ac power cord plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity since this can result in fire or electric shock Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the set through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the set Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer as they may cause hazards Cleaning Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set Installation Water and Moisture Do not use power line operated sets near water
40. n select the settings for the flash 15 Shoulder belt hook Attach the shoulder belt optional 16 NIGHTSHOT switch To record in dark places set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON appears 18 Tripod receptacle Bottom surface Attach the tripod optional the length of the screw must be less than 5 5 mm 7 32 in to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw 19 RESET button To initialize the settings Reset press RESET to initialize all the settings including settings for date and time Playback 1 Power zoom lever 10 Zoom buttons You can magnify still images from about 1 1 to 5 times the original size Playback zoom When you touch the screen during playback zoom the point you touched will be displayed in the center of the displayed frame 13 EASY button See page 16 17 Speaker Sound comes out from the speaker while playing back Connecting to other devices 3 AW OUT jack Connect with the A V connecting cable 4 REMOTE jack Connect other optional accessories 5 Active Interface Shoe 735 The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light a flash or a microphone The accessory can be turned on or off as you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder 20 DC IN jack 21 Interface connector 22 DISC BURN button Create a DVD by connecting
41. n the hard disk 1 onthe HOME MENU touch OTHERS DELETE 2 Touch DELETE 3 Touch 9 DELETE movies or pi DELETE still images according to the type of image you want to delete then touch the image to be deleted The selected image is marked with y Touch gt YES To delete all movies or still images at one time In step touch HH DELETE ALL or i DELETE ALL YES YES gt To delete the still images in the Memory Stick Duo In step 2 touch 77 DELETE 2 Touch m DELETE then touch the still image to be deleted The selected still image is marked with V 3 Touch YES OK To delete all still images on the Memory Stick Duo in step touch DELETE ALL gt YES YES OK Playing the image ona TV Connect your 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 ANN OUT jack S VIDEO VIDEO lt i Yellow White AUDIO Yellow Signal flow VCR or TVs You can dub the images recorded on the camcorder to VCR or DVD HDD recorders For details see
42. nterference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules For the State of California USA only Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Perchlorate Material Lithium battery contains perchlorate For customers in the U S A and CANADA Battery pack This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interfer
43. oeghe g fuipsovay i 1 Slide the lens cover switch to open DCR SR42 SR62 SR82 For DCR SR200 SR300 the lens cover opens and closes automatically 2 Turn the POWER switch until the respective lamp lights up Press the green button only when the POWER switch is in the OFF CHG position EB Movie To record movies Still To record still images 3 Start recording Press START STOP A or B Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus beep sounds then press it fully a shutter click sounds When disappears the image has been recorded Still images are recorded on the hard disk in the default setting To stop recording press START STOP again 15 16 You can check the free hard disk space by touching fi HOME MANAGE HDD MEMORY INFO If the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing after recording is finished it means data is still being written onto the hard disk or Memory Stick Duo Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor You can capture up to 3 still images by pressing PHOTO during movie recording DCR SR200 SR300 The maximum continuous recordable time is approximately 13 hours When a movie file exceeds 2 GB the next movie file is created automatically The maximum recordable time are followings with recording mode SP DCR SR42 SR62 approx 10 hours and 50 minutes DCR SR82
44. of your camcorder Delete unnecessary images p 24 The recording stops The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high low Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool warm place Burjooysajqnosy 31 32 Menu items are grayed out There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously For details see Handycam Handbook PDF Lights appear on the screen even if the lens cover is closed DCR SR42 SR62 SR82 When you turn on your camcorder while the lens cover is closed lights through gaps of the lens cover may appear on the screen This is not a malfunction Warning indicators Self diagnosis display Warning indicators Ifindicators appear on the LCD screen check the following Some symptoms you can fix by yourself If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of times contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility C 04 00 C or 00 00 Self diagnosis display c 04 00 The battery pack is not an InfoLITHIUM battery pack Use an InfoLITHIUM battery pack p 11 Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of the Handycam Station or your camcorder securely p 11 C 13 LILI C 32 L1L1 Remove the power source Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again Turn on your camcorder again E 20 LILI E 31 00 E 61 00 62 00 E 91 00 E 94 00 e A malfunc
45. onics Inc Address 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego CA 92127 U S A Telephone number 858 942 2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Serial No Model No AC Serial No Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No DCR SR62 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego CA 92127 U S A Telephone number 858 942 2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No DCR SR82 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego CA 92127 U S A Telephone number 858 942 2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY
46. r you may not delete data from the hard disk completely When you transfer the camcorder it is recommended that you perform CO to prevent the recovery of your data In addition to the above when you dispose of the camcorder it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the camcorder About language setting Theon screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures Change the screen language before using your camcorder if necessary p 13 About this manual The LCD screens and indicators shown in this manual were taken with a digital still camera and may look different from what you actually see Design and specifications of recording media and other accessories are subject to change without notice Unless otherwise specially indicated illustrations in this manual are based on DCR SR300 The screenshots are from Windows XP The scenes may vary depending on the operating system of the computer Refer to Handycam Handbook PDF 7 Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS sseseseseee eene nennen nnne 2 Read this first E T 4 erc Reuo r 7 Getting Started Step 1 Checking supplied 9 Step 2 Charging the battery 11 Step 3 Turning the power on and setting the date and time
47. s by placing anything heavy on it Keep metal contacts clean Keep the Remote Commander and button type battery out of children s reach If the battery is accidentally swallowed consult a doctor immediately DCR SR62 SR82 SR200 SR300 If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked consult your local authorized Sony service facility wash off any liquid that may have contacted your skin ifany liquid gets in your eyes wash with plenty of water and consult a doctor Whennotusing your camcorder fora long time Periodically turn it on and let it run such as by playing back or recording images for about 3 minutes Use up the battery pack completely before storing it LCD screen Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen as it may cause damage If your camcorder is used in a cold place a residual image may appear on the LCD screen This is not a malfunction While using your camcorder the back of the LCD screen may heat up This is not a malfunction To clean the LCD screen If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty it is recommended you use a soft cloth to clean it When you use the LCD Cleaning Kit optional do not apply the cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen Use cleaning paper moistened with the liquid On handling the casing If the casing is soiled clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water and then wipe the casing
48. the camcorder to a computer For details see Handycam Handbook PDF 23 y USB jack Connect with the USB cable DCR SR42 SR62 SR82 DCR SR200 SR300 3 Except for DCR SR42 4 For DCR SR42 the position of the buttons differ from the illustration yoeghe g fuipsosay B 21 Indicators displayed during recording playback Recording movies Viewing movies 5 e P e See 11121 3 4 5 ES i E PP 5 tch 00S Cg 5 9 18 7 6 1 ir 10 i Cal Omin 100 112 ee 0 00 14 5 4 da 101 0001 ew G amp G I 19 18 6 17 Recording mode HQ SP LP HOME button Remaining battery approx Recording status STBY standby or REC recording Counter hour minute second OPTION button Dual Rec DCR SR200 SR300 VIEW IMAGES button 5 1ch surround recording DCR SR200 SR300 Quality FINE STD Image size Appears while a still image is being saved Recording still images 10 2 12 S n col EHe Viewing still images
49. tion that you cannot service has occurred Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Inform them of the 5 digit code which starts from E 101 0001 Warning indicator pertaining to files Slow flashing The file is damaged The file is unreadable amp Warning on the hard disk of the camcorder Fast flashing Anerrormay have occurred with the hard disk drive in your camcorder amp Warning on the hard disk of the camcorder Fast flashing The hard disk of the camcorder is fully recorded Anerrormay have occurred with the hard disk drive in your camcorder amp Battery level warning Slow flashing The battery pack is nearly used up Depending on the operating environment or battery conditions may flash even if there are approximately 20 minutes remaining I High temperature warning Slow flashing The temperature of your camcorder is getting higher Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place Fast flashing The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place z Low temperature warning Fast flashing The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low Make the camcorder warm A Warning indicator pertaining to Memory Stick Duo No Memory Stick Duo is inserted p 16 5 Warning indicators pertaining to
50. with a dry soft cloth Avoid the following to avoid damage to the finish Using chemicals such as thinner benzine alcohol chemical cloths repellent insecticide and sunscreen Handling the camcorder with above substances on your hands Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time Specifications About care and storage of the lens System Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth Video compression format in the following instances MPEG2 JPEG Still images When there are fingerprints on the lens surface Audio compression format In hot or humid locations DCR SR42 SR62 SR82 When the lens is exposed to salty air such as at Dolby Digital 2ch the seaside Dolby Digital Stereo Creator Store in a well ventilated location subject to little DCR SR200 SR300 dirt or dust Dolby Digital 2 5 1ch To prevent mold periodically clean the lens as Dolby Digital 5 1 Creator described above It is recommended that you Video signal operate your camcorder about once a month to NTSC color EIA standards keep it in optimum state for a long time Hard Disk DCR SR42 SR62 On charging the pre installed 30 GB rechargeable battery DCR SR82 60 GB Your camcorder has a pre installed rechargeable battery to retain the date time and other settings even when the POWER DCR SR200 SR300 40 GB When measuring media capacity 1GB equals switchis setto OFF CHG The pre
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