Sony DCR-SR42 Owner's manual

Brand: Sony

Model: DCR-SR42

Category: Camcorders

Type: Owner's manual

This manual is also suitable for

Digital Video Camera Recorder

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Operating Guide

DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300

For delails (m Ihe advanced operations, please refer

to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF).

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do

not expose the unit to rain or

moisture.

CAUXlONTO_UC_ THERISKOV_ _CT_ICS_IOCK

nO _OTREMOWCOVER(On_AC_.

_OUSER-SEaVI¢_A_EPA_TSI_SI_F.

REFERSERVlClN_TOOUt,IVIEDSEnVlCEPERSO_E[-

This symbol is intended to alert

the iiser to the presence of

unhlsulated "dangerous

voltage" within the product's

enchlsure thal lllay be of

sufficient lnagnitude to

constitute a risk of electric

shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert

the user 1olhe presence of

important operating and

maintenance (servicing)

instructions in tile lilerature

accompanying the appliance.

IMPORTANT

SAFEGUARDS

For your protection, please read these safety

instructions completely before uperatiug

the appliance, attd keep this manual for

future reference.

Carefully observe all warnings, precautions

and instructions on the appliance, or the uue

described in the operating instructiuus :rod

adhere to lhem.

PowerSources

Tiffs set should be operaled Olfly liom tim type of

power source indicated on the marking labeh It

you are not sure ol the type ol electrical power

supplied to your home, consult your dealer or

local power company. For those sets designed to

operate IrOlll barrel)' power, or otJler sources, rcter

tOthe ol)erating hlstructions.

Polarization

Tiffs set may be equipped with a polarized ac

power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider

tlmn tim ()tiler),

This plug will fil inlo the power outlet only one

way. This is a salcty limture. If you am unable to

insert the plug flflly into the outlel, try reversing

the plug. If the plug should slill lkdl 1o fit, contact

your eleclrician to have a suitable outlet installed.

Do nol delirat the salcly purpo_ of tim polarized

i?lug by Iorcing it in.

Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or

convelfiel_cC receptacles beyond their capacity,

since lifts can resull in lirc or eleclric shock.

ObjectandLiquidEntry

Ne_er push objects oI any kind into tile set

fln'ough openings as they may touch dangerous

voltage poilas or short oul pairs tllat could result

in a tim or electric shock. Never spill Ik]uid of any

kind on the set.

Attachments

Do nol use attachtllents llOt reconllllended by the

nlallul_Jcturcr, as lhey nlay cause b_Jzards,

Cleaning

Unplug the set fi'onl tile wall outlet befine

clemling or polishing it. Do not use liqukl clemlers

or aerosol clemlers. U_ acloth lightly dampened

with wnter for cleaning tile exterior of tile set.

long periods of time. unplug it from tile wall

oullel and disconnect lhe antenna or cable system.

This will prevent damage 1o lhe set due to

ligbming and power-line surges.

WaterandMoisture

Do 114)1 use power-]hie operilled _ls lleiff waler

lor example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitcllen

sink. or laundry tub. in a wet basement, or nero a

swimndng pool. etc.

Power-CordProtection

Route tile power cord so that it is not likely lo be

walked on or pinched by items placed upon or

against tllenl, paying particular attention to the

plugs, receptacles, and the point where tile cord

exits lrom the appliance.

Accessories

Do 114)1place tile set OHilll ilnstable Cgll'l,stilnd,

tripod, brackel, or lable. Tile set may l,dl, causing

serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious

danlage 1otile set. Use only a carl stand, lripod,

bracket, or lable recomnlended by the

ii/anu filcl urcr.

Ventilation

Tile slots and openings in tile cabinet arc pro', ided

14)1"necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable

opertltion of tile set, tllld tO pl'otecl it Ii'Oll/

overllealing, lhese slots alld opellings musl never

be blocked or covered.

Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth

or other lnaterials.

Never block tile slots and openings by placing

tile set 4)11a bed, sola. rug, or other similar

surl_lce.

Never place the set in a confined space, such as

a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper

venlilation is provided.

Do nol place tile set near or over a radialor or

Ileal regislcr, or where it is exposed to direct

sunlighl.

Lightning

For added protection Ior this sel during a lightning

StOlm. or when it is left unattended and unused fi)r

DamageRequiringService

Unplug tile set fi'oln tile wall outlet and rel_r

servicing to quMified service personnel under tile

lollowing conditions:

When tile power cord or plug is d_unaged or

lrayed.

If liquid has been spilled or objects hz,ve lallen

into lhe set.

If lfie set has been exposed to rain or water.

If the _t has been subject to excessive shock by

being dropped, or the cabinet has been

damaged.

If tile set does not operate normally when

lollowing tile operating instructions. Adjust

only lhose controls that are specified in lhe

operating instruclions, hnproper adjustment of

other controls may result in damage and will

often require exlensive work by a qualified

teclmician to restore the set lo norlnal operalion.

When lbe sel exhibits a distinct change in

perlormance this indicg,tes a need lot service.

Servicing

Do 114)1alIenlpl to service tile sel yourselI as

openillg or rClllovhlg covers ill_ly expose you lo

dallgerous _,oltilge or other h_lzilrds.

Refer all selwicing to quidilied serx ice personnel.

Replacementparts

When replacement parts are required, be sllre tile

service technician has used mplacemcnl parts

specified by tile tnanufilclurcr lhat b_,ve file sanle

characleristics as the original parts.

Unautllorized subslitufions may resull in fir(,

electric shock, or other hazards.

SafetyCheck

Upon conlpletion 4)1any sel"_ice or repairs to tile

set, ask tile selwice tccllnician to perfi)ru/ ro/llille

salcty checks (as specified by tile manuli,cmrcr)

to detcrnline thal lhe set is in salP operaling

ColldJlion.

Readthis first

Before operating the unit, please rend this

manual thoroughly, and retain it for future

reference.

Replace the battery with the

specified type only. Otherwise, fire

or injury may result.

RECYCLINGLITHIUM-IONBATTERIES

Lithiun>lon batteries are rccydable,

Voll can ]lelp pre_rve ollr

envirOlllnen[ by relllrning your

used reclmrgeable batteries to the

collection and recycling Iocatknl

nearest you.

For more inlbnnatkm regarding

recycling of rechargeable baueries, call loll flee 1-

800-822- 8837, or visit hup://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking

Lithiun>lon baueries.

Owner'sRecord

The model and serkd lmmbers are located on the

bonom. Record the serial lmlnber in tim space

provided below. RelPr to these lmlnbers whene_ er

you call your Sony dealer regarding Ibis product.

Model No. DCR-

Serkd No.

Model No. AC-

Sel'iM No,

If you have any questions about this

product, you may call:

Sony Customer hfformation Center 1-800-

222-SONY (7669).

The number below is for the FCC related

matters only.

RegulatoryInformation

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: DCR-SR42

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc.

Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA

92127 U.S.A

Telephone number: 858-942-223t)

This device complies with Part 15 of tile FCC

Rules.

Operation is subject to the lollowing two

condit k>ns:

/1 ) Tiffs device may not cause harmfl_l

interlPrcnce, and /2) this device must accept any

interlPrcnce received, inchlding interlcrcnce

tbat may cau_ undesired operation.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: DCR-SR62

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc.

Address: 16531) Via Esprillo. San Diego. CA

92127 U.S.A

Telephone number: 858-942-223t)

This device complies with Part 15 of lhe FCC

Rules.

Operation is subject to the following lwo

conddions:

(1) Tiffs device may not cause harmflfi

interlPmnce, and (2) this device must accept any

intcrlPmnce received, including interl)rcnce

tbi]l nmy cau_ undesired operation,

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model NO,: DCR-SRS2

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 file FCC

Rules.

Operation is subject to the lollowing two

conditions:

(1) This device may not cause tlarmlul

interlemnce, and (2) this device must accept any

intcrlemnce received, including interlcrence

tllat may cau_ undesired operatkm.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model NO.: DCR-SR200

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego. CA

92127 U.S.A

Telephone nunlber: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules.

Operation is subject to the lollowing two

conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmhd

intcrlemnce, and (2) Ibis device must accept any

interlemnce received, including interlkrence

lhat may cau_ undesired operalion.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Nanle: SONY

Model Nix: DCR-SR300

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego. CA

92127 U.S.A

Telephone nunlber: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 of file FCC

Rules.

Operation is subject to the lollowing two

conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmhd

interlcmnce, and (2) Ibis device nmst accept any

interlemnce received, including interlcrence

that may cau_ undesired operation.

Notes

DCR-SR42,DCR-SR62,DCR-SR82, DCR-SR200

and DCR-SR300 arc to be used with the Handycam

Station Model DCRA-C 171 and AC Adaptor

Model AC- L200/L200B,

CAUTION

You are cautioned fllat any changes or

modilications not expressly approved ill this

manual couM void your mlthority to operate this

equipmenL

Note

This equipment has been lcstcd and lbund to

conlp]y wifll tile linlits lor a Class B digital

de_ice, pursuam to Part 15 olflle FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against hal"nlflfl interlerence in a

residential inskdlafion. This equipment generates,

uses, andcan radiate radio fiequency energy and,

if llOt installed and/ised ill accordance with tile

instructions, may cause barml/d illtcrlPrcnce to

radio colnlllunications,

However, there is no guarantee that interlPrence

will not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmflfl intcllerence to

radio or televiskm reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment oll and on,

tile user is encouraged to try to correct tile

interlPrcnce by one or more of file lbllowing

measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving anlenna.

Increase file separation between the equipment

and receiver.

Connect the equipnlent into an outlet on a

circuit ditlcmnt lrom that to which the receiver

is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician lot help.

The supplied interlace cable t/lusl be used with the

equipmem illorder to comply with file limits lot a

digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of

FCC Rules.

Forthe State ofCalifornia, USAonly

Pcrchlorate M_Jterial - special bundling may

apply. See

Ww w.dt sc.ca, go'_,/llazar douswaste/percbl orate

Percldorate Material: Litbiuln battery contains

perchlorate.

Batterypack

This device complies with Parl 15 ol the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to tile following lwo

condi[h)nsi

(1) This device may nol cause harmlul

interlhrence, and (2) this device nmst accept any

interlhrence received, including inlcrlhrcnce thai

may cause ilndesJred operation.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with

Canadian ICES-0(/3.

Notesonuse

• Tile camcorder is not dustprooli:d, dripproolPd or

waterprooled. See "Precautions" (p.34).

• To prevent the bard disk fiom being broken or

recorded bnages hom being lost, do not do tbe

Iollowing when eitber of tbe respective lamps of

tbe POWER switch (p. 13) or tbe access lamp* is

on:

to remove tile battery pack or AC Adaptor fFOII]

lbe cam(order,

to apply mechanical shock or vibration to tile

cumcorder,

Onrecording

• Betore stilrlblg to rccord_ test the recordblg

flmction to make sum lbe image and sound am

recorded wbboul any problems.

• Compensation lor tbe contents of recordings

cannot be provided, even if recording or playback

is not possible due to a malhlnction of the

cumcorder, recording media, etc.

• TV color systelns differ depending on tbe

countries/regbms. To view your recordings on a

TV. you need a NTSC system-based TV.

• Television programs, fihns, videotapes, and otber

materials may be copyrighted. Unauthori/cd

recording of sucll materials may be contrury to

tbe copyrigbt laws.

Saveall yourrecordedimagedata

• To pre_ent your image data Irom being lost, save

all your recorded images on externul media. It is

rcconnnended lbaI you save tile ilnilge dilta on it

disc sucb as DVD-R using your computer*. Also.

you cml s+tveyour image data using a VCR, or a

DVD/HDD recorder*.

• It is recommended tbat you save your bnage data

periodicully, after recording.

Donotapplyshockorvibrationtoyour

camcorder

• Tile bard disk of the cam(order may not be

recognized, or recording or playb+tck nluy not be

possible.

Onthedropsensor

• To protect tile intern+d h+,d disk fi+omtile shock

by droppblg, tile cam(order has tile drop sensor

hllICliOII*. _Vtlell il drop occtlrs, or/inder _t 114)11-

grax ity condition, tile block noise to protect tile

camcorder may also be recorded. If the drop

sensor cutcbes a drop repeatedly, recording/play

back may be stopped.

Noteonoperationaltemperatures

• When tile tenlper+llure of tile cain(order beconles

extremely high or extremely low, you may not be

able to record or play back on the camcorder, due

to tile protectbm l_glturcs (if file cain(order being

activated in such situations. Ill tbis case, an

indicator appears on tbe LCD screen (p.32).

Whenthecamcorderisconnectedtoa

computer

• Donottrytolbrmattheharddiskolthecun_corder

using a C4)lllputer. It you do SO_ your Call/corder

11lay not opel'_tle con+ectly.

Noteonusingthecamcorderathigh

altitudes

• Do IIOI turn 4)11 tbe calncorder in a low-pr_ssure

mva, wbere tbe altitude is nlorc tban 3.000 meters

(9,800 leer). Doing so may dam+tge tile b+u'ddisk

drive of yotlr canlcorder.

Note ondisposal/transfer

• Ityoupertorml(_FORMATl*ortbrnlattblgthe

bard dNk of tile cam(order, you may not delete

data fi+omthe bard disk completely. Wben you

trglnslcr the canlcordel\ it is rccomnlended tbat

you per%rm [{_ EMPTYI* to prevent tbe

recovery of your data.

Ill addition to tbe above, wben you dispose of the

cam(order, it is recommended tbat you destroy

tile actual body of tile canlcorder.

Aboutlanguage setting

• Tile on-screen displays ill eacb local language are

used lot illustrating the operating procedures.

Change the screen language betorc using your

cam(order if necessal T (p. 13).

Aboutthis manual

• Tile LCD screens and indicators shown ill Ibis

manual were taken witb a digit+d still cmnera, and

may look dilt_lvnl fi'om what you actu+dly see.

• Design and specilicutions oI recording media and

other accessories iJre subjec110 cbiulge wilbout

llotice,

• Unless otberwise specially bldicated.illustrations

ill this manual am based on DCR-SR3t)0.

• The screensbots are fi+om Windows XP. The

scenes may vaW depending on the operating

systenl of file conlputer.

* RelEr to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF), 7

TableofContents

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ................................................................... 2

Read this first ............................................................................................ 4

Notes on use ............................................................................................. 7

Step 1: Checking supplied items ............................................................... 9

Step 2: Charging the battery pack .......................................................... 11

Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time ................. 13

Changing the language setting ................................................................... 13

Step 4: Preparing for recording ............................................................... 14

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 functions - "_t_ HOME" and "?_= OPTION". ............. 28

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... 31

Warning indicators .................................................................................. 32

Precautions ............................................................................................. 34

Specifications .......................................................................................... 35

Step1: Checkingsupplieditems

Make sure tbat you have tile l\_llo'_ ing items

supplied with your camcorder.

The number in tile parentheses indicates tile

nutuber of tbat item supplied.

AC Adaptor (1) (p.11)

Power cord (1) (p.11)

Handycam Station (1) (p, 11 )

AN connecting cable (1) (p.25)

Wireless Remote Commander (1)

(except for DCR-SR42)

A button-type lithium batle W 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 Application

Software" (1) (p,26)

Picture Motion Browser (Software)

Handycam Handbook IPDF)

"Operating Guide" (This manual) (1)

USB cable (1) (p.27)

Power supply

You can use yotlr Call,corder ill _uly COUlltl'le_/

regions using tile AC Adaptor supplied with your

c+unColder within tile A<+"100 V to 240 V, 50/(,0 Hz

l'+lng+.

Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a],

if necessary, depending on the design of the wall

outlet [b],

AC-L200/L200B [a] [b]

• When tile lithium battery becomes weak, lhe

operating distance of the Relnote Comtmmder

may shorten, or the Renlote ('olnnlander may nol

function properly. In this case, replace the batlery

with a Sony CR2025 lilhium ballery. Use of

another battely may presenl a risk of fire or

explosion.

Usingthe Remote Commander for the

firsttime

Removetheinsulationsheet beforeusingthe

Remote Commander.

Tochangethe batteryof the Remote

Commander

(_) While pressing on the tab, inset .,,our

fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery

case.

(_) Place a new batte U with the + side l]Jcing up.

(_) Insert the battery case back into the Remote

Commander until it clicks.

Bailer/may ex I 1( de if mistrealed. Dcnt l

recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. I

Step2: Chargingthe batterypack

You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM"

battery pack (H series) after attaching

it to your camcorder.

• Your Call/corder operates ollly "_vJtll all

"lnloLITHIUM" battery pack (H series).

/ Attach the battery pack by sliding

it in the direction of the arrow until

it clicks.

2 Turn the POWER switch in the

direction ofthearrowto OFF(CHG)

(The default setting).

3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC

IN jack on the Handycam Station.

Be sure Ihal the • mark on Ihe DC plug

is facing up.

4 Connect the power cord to the AC

Adaptor and the wall outlet.

To 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

Haudycam Statiuu.

To remove the battery pack

Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHC).

Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and

remuve the battery pack.

• When you remove the battery pack orthe AC

Adaptor. make sure thal the_ (Movie) lamp/

(Still) lamp/p-13) is lurnedoil.

To charge the battery pack using only

the AC Adaptor

Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CH(;), then

connect the AC Adaptor directly to tile DC

IN jack on the camcorder.

switch

DC plug -

DC IN jack

Openthejack

cover

Charging time:

Approximate time (min.) required 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:rain.)

Charging time 125 125

Recording time .1

Continuous 90*2

recording time 105 100.3

%,pical 50 45 *2

recording time*4 50*3

Playback time 120 110*2

NP-FH60: (Unit:min.)

Charging time 135 135

Recording time .1

Continuous 115"2 95"2

recording time 120*3 100*3

Typical 55*2 45*2

recording time*4 60*3 50*3

Playback time .2 165 160

.1 When [REC MODEl is _et to [SP].

*2When lhe LCD backlight turns on.

*3When the LCD backlight turns olE

*4Typical recording lime shows the lime when you

repeat recording sl all/Sl(}p, ltlrnJng tile power on/

off and zooming.

On the battery pack

• BeR)re changing tile battery pack, turn tile

POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn off the

/Movie) lamp/_ (Still) lamp/pA 3).

• The power will nol be supplied h'om the battery

as long as the AC Adaptor is connecled Iv}file DC

IN jack of your canlcorder or the Hzmdycam

Slatkm,even wllen file power cord isdisconnected

]1o111the wall outlet.

On the charging/recording/playback time

• Tinles lneasllrcd when ilsing tile canlcorder al

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 rise your canlcorder ill low

lelnperatures.

• The available recording and playback time will

be shorter depending on lbe conditions under

which yoll IISe your camcorder,

On the AC Adaptor

• Use tile nearby wall outlet when using the AC

Adaptor. Disconnect tile AC Adaptor fi'om tile

wall outlet innnediately iDmy maltunction 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 sholl-circuil the DC plug of tile AC

Adaptor or ballery lcrminal with any metallic

objects. This may cause a malhmdion.

• Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power

(house cuncnt) is still supplied 1o it while

connected to the wall outlet via file AC Adaptor.

Step3:Turningthepoweron,andsettingthedate

andtime

Touchthe button onthe

LCD screen.

POWER switch

When using the

camcorder for the

first time, the

[CLOCK SET]

screen appears on

the LCD screen.

CHG/}O OACOESS

POWER

1While pressing the green button,

turn the POWER switch repeatedly

in the direction of the arrow until

the respective lamp lights up.

When tou record or play back ml image,

turn tile POWER switch in the directien

of tile arrow repeatedly until the

respective lamp lights up.

(Movie): To record nlovies

O (Still): To record still images

• When you turn on _ !Still) lamp, the screen

aspect ratio is changed to 4:3 automatically.

2 Select the desired geographical

area with hdv, then touch [NEXT].

0 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME],

[Y] [year), [M] [month), [D] (day),

hour and minute.

• The date and time does not appear during

recording, but they am automatically recorded on

the hard disc, and can be displayed during

playback,

Toresetthe dateandtime

Touch_ (HOME)-+ _/SETTIN(-;S/--*

[CLOCK/_LANG]-...+[CLOCKSET],and

set the date and lime.

You can change the on-screen displays to

show messages in a specified language.

Touch _ (HOME)--+ _/SETTINGS)--+

[CLOCK/_ LANG] -...+ [_ LANGUAGE

SET], then select the desired language.

The clock starts.

Step4: Preparingfor recording

(g) 180 degrees (max.)

(_ 90 degree

to the

camcorder

Q90 degrees

(max.)

16:9 (wide) 4:3

SELECT

* Except for DCR-SR42.

1Adjust the LCD panel.

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the

camcerder (O), then rotate it to the best

angle te record or play (Q).

2 Turn the POWER switch to turn on

your camcorder.

3 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedlyto

select the desired screen aspect

ratio (except for DCR-SR42).

4 Fasten the grip belt and hold your

camcorder correctly.

\\\

Recording

1 Lens cover switch

(DCR-SR42/SR62/ 3

SR82)

2 POWER switch --

EASY button

_ START/STOP []

_?'_ I ODD

START/ /

STOP [

[STBY] _ [REC]

........

Flashing _ Lights up

/ Slide the lens cover switch to open (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82).

• For DCR-SR2OO/SR300, tile lens cover opens _uldcloses autolnatically.

2 Turn the POWER switch until the respective lamp lights up.

Press tile green button only when Ilae POWER switch is in tbe OFF (CHG) posilion.

• _ (Movie): To record movies

• _ (Still): To record still images

3 Start recording.

Press START/STOP [] (or _).

To stop recording, press START/STOP

again.

Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the

focus O (a beepsounds), then press

it fully O (a shutter click sounds).

Wben UlIMdis_q:)pears, tbe image b_Js been

recorded.

• Still images are recorded on the hard disk in the

delault selting.

• You can check tile fi'ce hard disk space by

louching _ (HOME/----+ _ (MANAGE

HDD/MEMORY) _ [_ INFO].

• If the ACCESS lamp is lil or flashing al)er

recording is finished, it means data is still being

wfllten onto the hard disk or "Memory Stick

Duo." Do not apply shock or vibration to your

c_lnlcordel\ _llld do nol rell/O_,'e tile battery or AC

Adaplor.

• You can capture up to 3 still images by pressing

PHOTO during movie recording (DCR-SR200/

SR300).

• The ll]_lxi[llllfll COlltill/IO/IS record_lb]e lilne is

approxinlatcly 13 houp,.

• When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie

file is created autonlatically.

• The maximum rccordable time are lollowings

(wilh recording mode [SP]);

DCR-SR42/SR62:

approx, 10 hours and 50 nlinules

DCR-SR82:

approx, 21 hours and 40 nlinules

DCR-SR200/SR300:

approx, 14 hours and 30 minules

Torecordstillimagesona "Memory

StickDuo"

You c:m oh:rage tile recording media of still

images to a "Memory Stick Duo."

You can use only a "Memory Stick Duo"

marked with MEr_ORY5TJEKBUg or

MEMORYSTJCI(PRO Duo.

• Inserting/ejectinga"MemoryStick

Duo"

Open tile LCD panel, then insert tile

"Memory Stick Duo" into the Memory

Stick Duo slot in tile right direction until

it clicks.

ACCESS lanlp

("MenloU Stick Duo")

To eject a "Memory Stick Duo," open the

LCD panel, lightly push the "Memory

Stick Duo" in once.

• When tile ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, your

cmncorder is reading/wriflng dala. Do not shake

or knock your camcorder, turn the power o11,eject

tile "Melnory Stick Duo," or remove tile battery

pack, Olherwise, image data may be damaged.

• If you insert tile "Me mol_' Stick Duo" into lhe slot

in tile wrong direction, file _Menlory Stick Duo,"

lhe "Memory Stick Duo" slol, or inlage dala ii/ay

be dmnaged.

• Tile numbers of rccordable still inlages on lhe

"Memory Slick Duo" (1GB )am k)llowings (wilh

lhe delimll seuing of the inlage size as shown ill

( )h

DCR-SR42:5,900 ([VGA (0.3M)])

DCR-SR62/SR82: 1,g0t) ([ 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. Tile

number ofrecordable images varies depending on

tile lvcording environment.

• The number of mcordable images varies

depending on the image quality or the image size.

For details, see '+Handycam Handbook '+(PDF).

• Tochangetherecordingmediaof

still images

(_) Touch _ (OPTION/-"+ _ tab -...+

ISTILL MEDIAl.

@ Select tile media in which you want to

save still images, then touch [_.

Your camcorder returns to recording

standby mode.

OnEasyHandycamoperation

By pressing the EASY battoll, 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 c_tnnol ilse SOllle bultons/l/lllCtiOllS during

Easy Handycam operation.

Playback

butlon_

2 [] (VIEW IMAGES) breton

(_) Returns to tile recording screen

(_) Previous 6 images

(_) Nexl 6 images

(_) Returns to the recording screen

(_) Displays movies

(_) Displays still images on tile hard disk

@ Displays still images on a "Menlory Stick Duo"

(_) Searches lor images by date

@ O_ (OPTION)

1Turn the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder.

2 Press [] (VIEW IMAGES) [] (or [_) button.

Tile VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. (It may take some time to display

the thumbnails.)

3 Start playback.

Touch the _ tab, and the movie to

be played back.

Beginning of tile Toggles Play

SCClle/pl'cvi()us or Pauseitsyou Nexl

scene touch scene

I '°+-°°°' J

Stop (gotothe V[SUAL Reverse/Forward

lNDEX screen)

Touch the _, or _ tab, and the still

image to be played back.

Slide show button

101-0014

Go to tile VISUAL Previous/

INDEX screen Next

-7.

Toadjust the soundvolume ofmovies

When playing back a movie, touch

(OPTION)-+ _ tab-+ [VOLUME], then

adjust the vohnne with _/[_.

• When playback tiom tile _lected movie reaches

tile last movie, tile screen returns l_)tile VISUAL

INDEX screen.

• Touch [_/[_ dtlrhlg pause to play back

movie slowly.

• One touch oI_ nlakes tile rever_/htst

Iorward approximz_tely 5 times li_ster, 2 touches

makes it approximately 10 times laster, 3 touc]les

makes it approximately 30 times taster, and 4

touches makes it approximately 60 times l_ster.

• lll,-t appears witll the inlage on each oDlle tab tllat

was lastly played back/recorded (11_lot tile still

image) last time. When youtouchamovie nmrked

with I]_l, you can play it back fl'om tile point you

have stopped previously.

Partsandfunctionsusedfor the camcorder

DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 DCR-SR200/SR300

DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82

DCR-SR200/SR300

-w

Station

[] Powerzoomlever

To/1se zoom, move [he _3ower zoom leveF.

Move tile power zoom lever slightly for a

slower zoom. Move it further for a faster

zoom.

[] NIGHTSHOTPLUSswitch.1

To record in dark places, set Ihe

NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch lo ON. ([]

appears.)

[] Built-in microphone

Records sound.

Sound picked up by the built-in microphone

is converted to 5. Ich surround sound and

recorded. .2

[] Remotesensor.3

Receive the signal from tile Remote

Coulmauder.

[] Flash .2

Flashes _hen using tile flash.

[] LeDscreen

To recoM in mirror mode, upeu tile LCD

screen 90 degrees to tile camcorder (@), then

rutate it 18(1degrees to the lens side (@).

[] Zoombuttons

Press fur zo()ming in/out.

[] BACK LIGHT button.4

To at!just tile exposure for backlit subjects,

press BACK LIGHT to display I_ Tocancel

the back light fuuctiun, press BACK LIGHT

again.

[] DISP/BATT INFO button

You can s'_xitch tile screen display when you

press while the power is set tu on.

When you press while the power is set to OFF

(CHG h you can check the remaining battery.

[] EASYbutton

See page 16.

[] _ (flash) button .2

You can select tile settings fur tile flash.

[] Shoulderbelthook

Attach tile shoulder belt (uptiuual).

[] NIGHTSHOT switch .2

To record in dark places, set the

NIGHTSHOT switch to ON. 1{_ appears.)

[] Tripod receptacle (Bottom surface)

Attach tile tripod (optiunnl: tile length uf tile

screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)) to

the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw.

[] RESET button

To initialize tile settings (Reset), press

RESET tu initialize all the settings, including

settings lk_rdate and time.

[] Powerzoomlever

[] Zoombuttons

You can magnify still images lbom about I. 1

tu 5 times the original size (Playback zouml.

• When you louchlhe screen during playback

zoom, the poinlyou louchedwillbe displayed in

the center of the displayed 1tame.

[] EASYbutton

See page 16.

[] Speaker

Suuud comes out from tile speaker while

playing back.

[] A/VOUTjack

Connect with tile A/V connecting cable.

[] REMOTE jack .3

Connect other uptional accessories.

[] Active Interface Shoe .a ....... 3JJI Hterfa_eSh_e

Tile Active Iuterlbce Shoe supplies power to

optional accessories such its a video light, a

flash, or a micruphoue. The accessory can be

turned on or off as you uperate the POWER

switch un your camcorder.

[] DC IN jack

[] Interface connector

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