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3-093-315-11(1)
Enjoying your
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camcorder
Digital Video Camera Recorder
Getting Started
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Recording/
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Playback
Editing
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Handycam Handbook
Utilizing recording
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media
Customizing your
DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82/
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camcorder
SR200/SR300
Performing with
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a computer
Troubleshooting
94
Additional Information
108
Quick Reference
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© 2007 Sony Corporation
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Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” Handbook thoroughly, and retain it for into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. future reference. Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Notes on use Your camcorder is supplied with two kinds of operations guides. On using the camcorder For operating and handling the camcorder, � Do not hold the camcorder by the refer to “Operating Guide” and “Handycam following parts. Handbook” (PDF/t
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� Television programs, films, video tapes, About menu items, LCD panel and lens and other materials may be copyrighted. � A menu item that is grayed out is not Unauthorized recording of such materials available under the current recording or may be contrary to the copyright laws. playback conditions. � You cannot play back both movies and � The LCD screen is manufactured using still images other than the images extremely high-precision technology, so recorded with your camcorder. You al
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Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam Save all your recorded image data When the camcorder is connected to a computer � To prevent your image data from being lost, save all your recorded images on external � Do not try to format the hard disk of the media. It is recommended that you save the camcorder using a computer. If you do so, your image data on a disc such as DVD-R using your camcorder may not operate correctly. computer (p. 77). Also, you can save your image data using a VC
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Table of Contents Read this before operating your Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects ..................................... 28 camcorder .......................................2 Recording in mirror mode ......... 28 Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or Handycam ......................................4 4:3) of the recording image ...... 28 Recording the fast action in slow- Subject examples and solutions .....7 motion (SMTH SLW REC) (DCR- SR200/SR300) .
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Deleting images recorded on the Customizing your camcorder camcorder through the computer ...................................................... 85 What you can do with the Viewing images imported to a (SETTINGS) category of the computer ......................................86 HOME MENU ............................... 52 Using the HOME MENU ............ 52 Editing the imported images ......... 88 List of the (SETTINGS) category Creating and copying a DVD ........ 90 items ...............
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Subject examples and solutions Checking your golf Getting a good swing shot of a ski slope or beach BSMTH SLW REC* ......................29 BBacklight ...................................28 BSPORTS** ............................... 69 BBEACH.......................................69 BSNOW .......................................69 Capturing still A child on the images during stage under a spot movie recording light BDual Rec*..................................26 BSPOTLIGHT.......................
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Enjoying your camcorder Operation flow B Get ready (p. 12). B Shoot using your camcorder (p. 23). Movies are recorded on the hard disk, and still images are recorded on either the hard disk or a “Memory Stick Duo.” B Play back the images. x Viewing on the LCD screen of your camcorder (p. 31) x Viewing on the TV connected to your camcorder (p. 35) B Save recorded images. x Saving images on a DVD using a computer (p. 77) x Importing images to a computer (p. 81) x Dubbing images on VCR or DVD/HDD
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Enjoying your camcorder Enjoying your camcorder “ HOME” and “ OPTION” - Taking advantage of two types of menus “ HOME MENU” - the starting point for operations with your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 10) Category B Categories and items of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) category Item Page Item Page MOVIE* 24 FORMAT* 49 PHOTO* 24 FORMAT* 50 SMTH SLW REC** 29 INFO 50 (VIEW IMAGES) category (SETTINGS) category To customize your camcorder (p. 52)*. I
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Using the HOME MENU 4 Touch the desired item. Example: [EDIT] 1 While pressing the green button in the center, turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to turn on the power. 5 Follow the guide on the screen for further operation. To hide the HOME MENU screen Touch . 2Press (HOME) A (or B). B When you want to know something about the function of each item on (HOME) B the HOME MENU - HELP 1Press (HOME). The HOME MENU appears. (HOME) A 3 Touch the desired category. 2Touch (HELP). E
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Enjoying your camcorder 3 Touch the item you want to know the content. When you touch an item, its explanation appears on the screen. To apply the option, touch [YES], otherwise, touch [NO]. To deactivate the HELP Touch (HELP) again in step 2. Using the OPTION MENU Just a touch on the screen during shooting or playback displays the functions available at that moment. You will find it easy to make various settings. See page 65 for further details. (OPTION) 11
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Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have the following Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 122) (except for DCR-SR42) items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 13) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p. 13, 112) (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82) Power cord (1) (p. 13) NP-FH60 (1) (p. 13, 112) (DCR-SR200/SR300) Handycam Station (1) (p.
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Getting Started Step 2: Charging the battery pack 2 1 POWER switch 5 5 Battery CHG (charge) 3 lamp DC IN jack 4 DC plug To the wall outlet AC Adaptor Power cord You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) (p. 112) after 4 Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. attaching it to your camcorder. b Notes � Your camcorder operates only with an 5 Set the camcorder onto the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series). Handycam Station securely. The CHG (charge) lamp
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To charge the battery pack using only To remove your camcorder from the the AC Adaptor Handycam Station Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), Turn off the power, then remove the then connect the AC Adaptor directly to the camcorder from the Handycam Station DC IN jack on the camcorder. holding both. POWER switch DC IN jack CHG (charge) lamp Battery pack DC plug Open the jack cover When storing the battery pack Fully discharge the battery before storing it Power cord for an extended period (s
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Getting Started DCR-SR62/SR82: Remaining battery (approx.) Continuous Typical Battery pack recording recording time time* NP-FH40 90 45 (supplied) 100 50 NP-FH50 105 50 Recording capacity (approx.) 115 55 NP-FH70 230 115 Charging time 245 120 Approximate time (min.) required when NP-FH100 525 260 you fully charge a fully discharged battery 565 280 pack. Battery pack Charging time DCR-SR200: NP-FH40 125 Continuous Typical (supplied*) Battery pack recording recording NP-FH50 135 time time* N
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* Typical recording time shows the time when DCR-SR300: you repeat recording start/stop, turning the Battery pack Playback time* power on/off and zooming. NP-FH50 120 b Notes NP-FH60 160 � All times measured with recording mode [SP] (supplied) under the following conditions: NP-FH70 255 Top: When the LCD backlight turns on. Bottom: When the LCD backlight turns off NP-FH100 590 (except for DCR-SR42). * When the LCD backlight is on. Playback time On the battery pack Approximate time (min.) avai
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Getting Started Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting On the AC Adaptor the date and time � Use the nearby wall outlet when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the Set the date and time when using this wall outlet immediately if any malfunction camcorder for the first time. If you do not occurs while using your camcorder. set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] � Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow screen appears every time you turn on your space, such as be
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b Notes 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], � If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets then touch [NEXT]. discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. In that case, charge the built-in rechargeable battery and then 4 Set [Y] (year) with v/V. set the date and time again (p. 116). � It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to be ready to shoot after the power is turned on. You cannot operate your camcorder during
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Getting Started Step 4: Preparing for recording This setting is practical when you use your Opening the lens cover camcorder in bright conditions or when you manually (DCR-SR42/SR62/ want to save battery power. The recorded SR82) image will not be affected by the setting. To turn on the LCD backlight, press and hold Slide the lens cover switch to open. DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until disappears. Lens cover switch b Notes � Do not press the buttons on the LCD frame accidentally wh
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Recording/Playback Recording and playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation) Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can perform recording or playback operation without detailed settings. It also makes screen font size larger for easy viewing. If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), Open the lens cover (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82) (p. 19) turn it while pressing the green button. Recording movies Recording still images Still images are recorded on the hard disk in
