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4-124-308-13(1)
DCR-SR47/SR48/SR67/SR87
Digital Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide US
Guía de operaciones ES
2009 Sony Corporation
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This symbol is intended Owner’s Record to alert the user to the The model and serial numbers are located presence of important on the bottom. Record the serial number operating and maintenance in the space provided below. Refer to these (servicing) instructions in numbers whenever you call upon your Sony the literature accompanying dealer regarding this product. the appliance. Model No. DCR- Serial No. Model No. AC- Serial No. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
=> Read these instructions.
=> Keep these instructions.
=> Heed all warnings.
=> Follow all instructions.
=> Do not use this apparatus near water.
=> Clean only with dry cloth.
=> Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
=> Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, st
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Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world. A Type B Type BF Type B3 Type C Type SE Type O Type (American (British Type) (British Type) (British Type) (CEE Type) (CEE Type) (Ocean Type) Type) The representative supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart. Depend on an area, Different type of plug and supply voltage are used. Attention: Power cord meeting demands from each country shall be used. For only the United States Use a UL Listed, 1
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Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Vietnam 220 50 A/C Oceania Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Australia 240 50 O New Zealand 230/240 50 O North America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Canada 120 60 A USA 120 60 A Central America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Bahamas 120/240 60 A Costa Rica 110 60 A Cuba 110/220 60 A/C Dominican (rep) 110 60 A El Salvador 110 60 A Guatemala 120 60 A Honduras 110 60 A Jamaica 110 50 A Mexic
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Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC manual thoroughly, and retain it for future power source (mains) is still supplied to reference. it while connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. CAUTION For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA Battery pack RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even Lithium-Ion batteries a
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If you have any questions about this Declaration of Conformity product, you may call: Trade Name: SONY Sony Customer Information Center Model No.: DCR-SR47 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. The number below is for the FCC related Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, matters only. CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 Regulatory Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the Declaration of Conformity followin
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on Notes on use a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Using the camcorder Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
=> The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed TV technician for help. or waterproofed. See “Precautions” (p. 49).
=> Do not do any of the following when the The supplied interface cable must be used (Movie)/ (Photo) mode lamp (p. 15) or with the equipment in order to comply with the ACCESS/access lamp (
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=> If you repeat recording/deleting images for About changing the language setting a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on
=> The on-screen displays in each local language the recording media. Images cannot be saved are used for illustrating the operating or recorded. In such a case, save your images procedures. Change the screen language before on some type of external media first, and then using the camcorder if necessary (p. 16). perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 37).
=> The LCD screen is
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Operation flow Recording movies and photos (p. 17)
=> In the default settings, movies and photos are recorded on the internal hard disk.
=> You can change the recording media (p. 38). Playing movies and photos (p. 21) Playing movies and photos on your camcorder (p. 21) Playing movies and photos on a connected TV (p. 24) Saving movies and photos on a disc Saving movies and photos with a computer (p. 25) Creating a disc with a DVD writer or recorder (p. 31)
=> Operating by the camcorder screen, you
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Table of contents Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Read this before operating your camcorder.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Operation flow.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Coping with shooting conditions.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Changing the recording medium.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Getting started Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack CHG (charge) lamp ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) Battery pack DC plug DC IN jack AC Adaptor To the wall outlet Power cord (Mains lead) (wall socket) You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder.
=> You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 1 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in t
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=> When your camcorder is on, you can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at the upper left on the LCD screen. To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery pack . To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections as “Step 1: Charging the battery pack.” Notes on the battery pack and the AC Adaptor
=> When you remove the battery pack or disconne
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Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. 1 Your camcorder is turned on.
=> To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. POWER button (Movie): To record movies (Photo): To record photos Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. 2 Touch the button on the LCD screen.
=> To set the date and time again, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [CLOCK SET]. When an item
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To turn off the power Close the LCD screen. The (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned off. POWER button
=> You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER.
=> When [POWER ON BY LCD] is set to [OFF], turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. Changing the language setting You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language . US 1
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Recording Recording Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded on the internal hard disk (p. 38). Fasten the grip belt. Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on.
=> To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). US 1
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Press START/STOP to start recording. Power zoom lever Wide Telephoto [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again.
=> You can magnify images with the power zoom lever. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.
=> If you close the LCD screen during recording, the camcorder stops recording.
=> See page 52 on the recordable time of movies.
=> The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours.
=> When a movie file exceeds 2
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Recording Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on the hard disk (p. 38). Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on.
=> To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp.
=> The aspect ratio of the screen becomes 4:3. US 1
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Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. Power zoom lever Wide Telephoto Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo is recorded.
=> Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.
=> You can check the recordable number of photos on the LCD screen (p. 55).
=> To change the image size, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [PHOTO SETTINGS] [ IMAGE SIZE] a desired setting .
=> You cannot record photos while is displayed. Rec
