Sony SR62 User Manual

3-098-548-11(1)  
Digital Video Camera Recorder  
Operating Guide  
DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300  
For details on the advanced operations, please refer  
to “Handycam Handbook” (PDF).  
© 2007 Sony Corporation  
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall  
outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.  
This will prevent damage to the set due to  
lightning and power-line surges.  
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.  
Service  
Installation  
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.  
Water and Moisture  
Do not use power-line operated sets near water –  
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.  
– When the set exhibits a distinct change in  
performance – this indicates a need for service.  
Ventilation  
Servicing  
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.  
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  
– 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.  
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.  
– 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.  
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,  
electric shock, or other hazards.  
Safety Check  
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.  
Lightning  
For added protection for this set during a lightning  
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for  
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Read this first  
Before operating the unit, please read this  
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future  
reference.  
For customers in the U.S.A.  
If you have any questions about this  
product, you may call:  
CAUTION  
Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-  
222-SONY (7669).  
Replace the battery with the  
specified type only. Otherwise, fire  
or injury may result.  
The number below is for the FCC related  
matters only.  
Regulatory Information  
For customers in the U.S.A. and  
CANADA  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name: SONY  
Model No.: DCR-SR42  
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.  
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES  
Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable.  
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.  
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-  
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking  
Lithium-Ion batteries.  
Owner’s Record  
Declaration of Conformity  
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.  
Trade Name: SONY  
Model No.: DCR-SR62  
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.  
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA  
92127 U.S.A  
Model No. DCR-  
Serial No.  
Telephone number: 858-942-2230  
Model No. AC-  
Serial No.  
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.  
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Notes  
Declaration of Conformity  
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.  
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  
CAUTION  
You are cautioned that any changes or  
modifications not expressly approved in this  
manual could void your authority to operate this  
equipment.  
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.  
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.  
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  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable  
protection against harmful interference 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.  
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.  
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.  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name: SONY  
Model No.: DCR-SR300  
– 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.  
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.  
For the State of California, USA only  
Perchlorate Material - special handling may  
apply, See  
Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains  
perchlorate.  
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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  
interference, 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.  
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Notes on use  
• The camcorderis not dustproofed, dripproofed or  
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:  
to remove the battery pack orAC Adaptor from  
the camcorder.  
to apply mechanical shock or vibration to the  
camcorder.  
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  
• Donottrytoformattheharddiskofthecamcorder  
using a computer. If you do so, your camcorder  
may not operate correctly.  
On recording  
• Before starting to record, test the recording  
function to make sure the image and sound are  
recorded without any problems.  
Note on using the camcorder at high  
altitudes  
• Do not turn on the camcorder in a low-pressure  
area, where the altitude ismore than 3,000 meters  
(9,800 feet). Doing so may damage the hard disk  
drive of your camcorder.  
• Compensation for the contents of recordings  
cannot beprovided, 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.  
• Televisionprograms,films,videotapes,andother  
materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized  
recording of such materials may be contrary to  
the copyright laws.  
Note on disposal/transfer  
• Ifyouperform[  
FORMAT]*orformattingthe  
hard disk of the camcorder, you may not delete  
data from the hard disk completely. When you  
transfer the camcorder, it is recommended that  
you perform [  
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.  
EMPTY]* to prevent the  
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,  
you can save your image data using a VCR, or a  
DVD/HDD recorder*.  
About language setting  
• It is recommended that you save your image data  
periodically, after recording.  
• The on-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).  
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.  
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.  
On the drop sensor  
• Design and specificationsofrecordingmediaand  
other accessories are subject to change without  
notice.  
• Unlessotherwisespeciallyindicated,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.  
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.  
*
Refer to “Handycam Handbook” (PDF).  
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Table of Contents  
Getting Started  
Recording/Playback  
HOME” and “  
OPTION” .............. 28  
Troubleshooting  
Additional Information  
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Step 1: Checking supplied items  
Wireless Remote Commander (1)  
(except for DCR-SR42)  
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 button-type lithium battery is already installed.  
Rechargeable battery pack  
SR82)  
NP-FH60 (1) (p.11) (DCR-SR200/SR300)  
Power cord (1) (p.11)  
Handycam Station (1) (p.11)  
CD-ROM “Handycam Application  
– Picture Motion Browser (Software)  
– Handycam Handbook (PDF)  
“Operating Guide” (This manual) (1)  
A/V connecting cable (1) (p.25)  
USB cable (1) (p.27)  
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Power supply  
• 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.  
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].  
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  
To change the battery of the Remote  
Commander  
1 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.  
Tab  
WARNING  
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not  
recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.  
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack  
POWER  
switch  
Battery pack  
CHG  
lamp  
DC IN jack  
DC plug  
AC Adaptor  
To the  
wall outlet  
Power cord  
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).  
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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. Removethecamcorder fromthe  
Handycam Station.  
1
2
3
Attach the battery pack by sliding  
it in the direction of the arrow until  
it clicks.  
To remove the battery pack  
Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).  
Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and  
remove the battery pack.  
Turn the POWER switch in the  
directionofthearrowtoOFF(CHG)  
(The default setting).  
BATT(battery)  
release lever  
Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC  
IN jack on the Handycam Station.  
Be sure that the v mark on the DC plug  
is facing up.  
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Connect the power cord to the AC  
Adaptor and the wall outlet.  
• When you remove the battery pack or the AC  
Adaptor, make sure that the  
(Movie) lamp/  
(Still) lamp (p.13) is turned off.  
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NP-FH60:  
(Unit:min.)  
DCR-SR200 DCR-SR300  
To charge the battery pack using only  
the AC Adaptor  
TurnthePOWERswitchtoOFF(CHG),then  
connect the AC Adaptor directly to the DC  
IN jack on the camcorder.  
135  
135  
Charging time  
Recording time*1  
115*2  
120*3  
95*2  
Continuous  
recording time  
100*3  
POWER  
switch  
Typical  
recordingtime  
55*2  
60*3  
45*2  
50*3  
4
*
Playback time*2  
165  
160  
DC plug  
*1 When [REC MODE] is set to [SP].  
*2 When the LCD backlight turns on.  
*3When the LCD backlight turns off.  
*4 Typical recording time shows the time when you  
repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/  
off and zooming.  
DC IN jack  
Openthejack  
cover  
Available running time for the  
supplied battery pack  
On the battery pack  
• Before changing the battery pack, turn the  
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn off the  
Charging time:  
(Movie) lamp/  
(Still) lamp (p.13).  
Approximate time (min.) required when you  
fully charge a completely exhausted battery  
pack.  
• 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,evenwhenthepowercordisdisconnected  
from the wall outlet.  
Recording/Playback time:  
Approximatetime(min.)availablewhenyou  
use a fully charged battery pack.  
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.  
NP-FH40:  
(Unit:min.)  
DCR-SR62/  
SR82  
DCR-SR42  
125  
125  
Charging time  
• The available recording and playback time will  
be shorter depending on the conditions under  
which you use your camcorder.  
Recording time*1  
90*2  
Continuous  
recording time  
105  
100*3  
On the AC Adaptor  
• Use the nearby wall outlet when using the AC  
Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the  
walloutletimmediatelyifanymalfunctionoccurs  
while using your camcorder.  
Typical  
recordingtime  
45*2  
50*3  
110*2  
50  
4
*
120  
Playback time  
• 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.  
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Step3:Turningthepoweron,andsettingthedate  
and time  
Touchthebuttononthe  
LCD screen.  
POWER switch  
When using the  
camcorder for the  
first time, the  
[CLOCK SET]  
screen appears on  
the LCD screen.  
• The date and time does not appear during  
recording, but they are automatically recorded on  
the hard disc, and can be displayed during  
playback.  
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While pressing the green button,  
turn the POWER switch repeatedly  
in the direction of the arrow until  
the respective lamp lights up.  
To reset the date and time  
Touch  
(HOME) t  
(SETTINGS)t  
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.  
[CLOCK/ LANG] t[CLOCK SET], and  
set the date and time.  
Changing the language setting  
(Movie): To record movies  
(Still): To record still images  
You can change the on-screen displays to  
show messages in a specified language.  
• When you turn on  
(Still) lamp, the screen  
aspect ratio is changed to 4:3 automatically.  
Touch  
(HOME)t  
(SETTINGS)t  
[CLOCK/ LANG] t [ LANGUAGE  
SET], then select the desired language.  
2
3
Select the desired geographical  
area with v/V, then touch [NEXT].  
Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME],  
[Y] (year), [M] (month), [D] (day),  
hour and minute.  
The clock starts.  
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Step 4: Preparing for recording  
2 180 degrees (max.)  
POWER  
switch  
1 90 degrees  
to the  
camcorder  
2 90 degrees  
(max.)  
16:9 (wide)  
4:3  
* Except for DCR-SR42.  
1
Adjust the LCD panel.  
4
Fasten the grip belt and hold your  
camcorder correctly.  
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the  
camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best  
angle to record or play (2).  
2
3
Turn the POWER switch to turn on  
your camcorder.  
Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to  
select the desired screen aspect  
ratio (except for DCR-SR42).  
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Recording  
Lens cover switch  
(DCR-SR42/SR62/  
SR82)  
START/STOP A  
[STBY] t [REC]  
POWER switch  
PHOTO  
START/STOP B  
Flashing t Lights up  
EASY button  
1
2
Slide the lens cover switch to open (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82).  
• For DCR-SR200/SR300, the lens cover opens and closes automatically.  
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.  
(Movie): To record movies  
(Still): To record still images  
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Start recording.  
Movies  
Still Images  
Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the  
focus A (a beep sounds), then press  
it fully B (a shutter click sounds).  
Press START/STOP A (or B).  
To stop recording, press START/STOP  
again.  
When  
disappears, the image has been  
recorded.  
• Still images are recorded on the hard disk in the  
default setting.  
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You can check the free hard disk space by  
touching (HOME) t (MANAGE  
HDD/MEMORY) t [ 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.  
• When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, your  
camcorder is reading/writing data. Do not shake  
orknockyourcamcorder, turnthepoweroff,eject  
the “Memory Stick Duo,” or remove the battery  
pack. Otherwise, image data may be damaged.  
• Ifyouinsert theMemory StickDuointo theslot  
in the wrong direction, the “Memory Stick Duo,”  
the “Memory Stick Duo” slot, or image data may  
be damaged.  
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.  
• 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 ([VGA (0.3M)])  
DCR-SR62/SR82: 1,800 ([1.0M])  
DCR-SR200: 480 ([4.0M])  
• 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:  
DCR-SR300: 315 ([6.1M])  
• All numbers measured when using a “Memory  
Stick Duo” made by Sony Corporation. The  
numberofrecordableimagesvariesdependingon  
the recording environment.  
approx. 21 hours and 40 minutes  
DCR-SR200/SR300:  
approx. 14 hours and 30 minutes  
• The number of recordable images varies  
depending on the image quality or the image size.  
For details, see “Handycam Handbook” (PDF).  
x To change the recording media of  
To record still images on a “Memory  
Stick Duo”  
You can change the recording media of still  
images to a “Memory Stick Duo.”  
still images  
1 Touch  
(OPTION) t  
tab t  
[STILL MEDIA].  
2 Select the media in which you want to  
save still images, then touch  
You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo”  
.
marked with  
or  
Your camcorder returns to recording  
standby mode.  
.
x Inserting/ejecting a “Memory Stick  
Duo”  
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  
Open the LCD panel, then insert the  
“Memory Stick Duo” into the Memory  
Stick Duo slot in the right direction until  
it clicks.  
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.  
ACCESS lamp  
(“Memory Stick Duo”)  
To eject a “Memory Stick Duo,” open the  
LCD panel, lightly push the “Memory  
Stick Duo” in once.  
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Playback  
(VIEW IMAGES)  
button B  
POWER switch  
(VIEW IMAGES) button A  
1 Returns to the recording screen  
2 Previous 6 images  
6 Displays still images on the hard disk  
7 Displays still images on a “Memory Stick Duo”  
3 Next 6 images  
8 Searches for images by date  
4 Returns to the recording screen  
5 Displays movies  
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(OPTION)  
1
2
Turn the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder.  
Press  
(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.  
Movies  
Touch the  
Still Images  
tab, and the movie to  
Touch the  
, or  
tab, and the still  
be played back.  
image to be played back.  
Toggles Play  
orPauseasyou  
touch  
Beginning of the  
scene/previous  
scene  
Slide show button  
Next  
scene  
Go to the VISUAL  
INDEX screen  
Previous/  
Next  
Stop(gototheVISUAL  
INDEX screen)  
Reverse/Forward  
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To adjust the sound volume of movies  
When playing back a movie, touch  
(OPTION)t  
tabt[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  
/
during pause to play back  
movie slowly.  
• One touch of  
/
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.  
iappears with the image on each of the tab that  
was lastly played back/recorded (B for the still  
image)lasttime.Whenyoutouchamoviemarked  
with i, you can play it back from the point you  
have stopped previously.  
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Parts and functions used for the camcorder  
DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82  
DCR-SR200/SR300  
DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82  
DCR-SR200/SR300  
Handycam  
Station  
1
2 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch*  
To record in dark places, set the  
Recording  
NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON. (  
appears.)  
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.  
6 Built-in microphone  
Records sound.  
Sound picked up by the built-in microphone  
is converted to 5.1ch surround sound and  
2
recorded.*  
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3
7 Remote sensor*  
qk Tripod receptacle (Bottom surface)  
Receive the signal from the Remote  
Commander.  
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.  
2
8 Flash*  
ql RESET button  
Flashes when using the flash.  
To initialize the settings (Reset), press  
RESETtoinitialize allthesettings,including  
settings for date and time.  
9 LCD screen  
To record in mirror mode, open the LCD  
screen90degreestothecamcorder(1),then  
rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (2).  
Playback  
1 Power zoom lever  
q; 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.  
q; Zoom buttons  
Press for zooming in/out.  
qd EASY button  
See page 16.  
4
qa BACK LIGHT button*  
qj Speaker  
Sound comes out from the speaker while  
playing back.  
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects,  
press BACK LIGHT to display .. To cancel  
the back light function, press BACK LIGHT  
again.  
Connecting to other devices  
qs DISP/BATT INFO button  
You can switch the screen display when you  
press while the power is set to on.  
WhenyoupresswhilethepowerissettoOFF  
(CHG), you can check the remaining battery.  
3 A/V OUT jack  
Connect with the A/V connecting cable.  
3
4 REMOTE jack*  
Connect other optional accessories.  
qd EASY button  
3
5 Active Interface Shoe  
*
2
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.  
qf (flash) button*  
You can select the settings for the flash.  
qg Shoulder belt hook  
Attach the shoulder belt (optional).  
w; DC IN jack  
2
qh NIGHTSHOT switch*  
To record in dark places, set the  
NIGHTSHOT switch to ON. (  
wa Interface connector  
appears.)  
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ws DISC BURN button  
Create a DVD by connecting the camcorder  
to a computer. For details, see “Handycam  
Handbook” (PDF).  
wd (USB) jack  
Connect with the USB cable.  
*
*
*
1 DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82  
2 DCR-SR200/SR300  
3 Except for DCR-SR42  
*4 For DCR-SR42, the position of thebuttons differ  
from the illustration.  
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Indicators displayed during recording/playback  
Recording movies  
Recording still images  
Viewing movies  
Viewing still images  
1 Recording mode (HQ / SP / LP)  
2 HOME button  
qd Recording folder  
Displaysonlyduringtherecordingmedia  
of still images is a “Memory Stick Duo.”  
3 Remaining battery (approx.)  
qf Return button  
4 Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or  
qg Playback mode  
[REC] (recording))  
5 Counter (hour/minute/second)  
6 OPTION button  
qh Current movie number/Number of total  
movies  
qj Previous/Next button  
qk Video operation buttons  
ql Data file name  
7 Dual Rec (DCR-SR200/SR300)  
8 VIEW IMAGES button  
9 5.1ch surround recording (DCR-SR200/  
SR300)  
w; Current still image number/Number of  
q; Quality ([FINE] / [STD])  
recorded still images  
qa Image size  
wa Slide show button  
ws Previous/Next button  
wd Data file name  
qs Appears while a still image is being  
saved.  
wf VISUAL INDEX button  
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Indicator  
Meaning  
Indicators when you made  
changes  
PictBridge connecting  
E
Warning  
Following indicators appear during  
recording/playbacktoindicatethesettingsof  
your camcorder.  
Bottom  
Upper left  
Upper right  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Picture effect  
Digital effect  
Manual focus  
9
SCENE SELECTION  
Bottom  
Center  
.
Backlight  
Upper left  
n
White balance  
SteadyShot off  
Indicator  
Meaning  
EXPOSURE/  
SPOT METER  
5.1ch surround recording/  
playback*  
1
TELE MACRO  
Self-timer recording  
1
ZEBRA*  
Flash  
*
*
1 DCR-SR200/SR300  
2 DCR-SR42  
MICREF LEVEL low  
*3 DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300  
4 DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82  
• The recording date and time is recorded  
automatically on the hard disk and “Memory  
Stick Duo.” They are not displayed while  
recording. However, you can check them as  
[DATA CODE] during playback.  
2
WIDE SELECT*  
*
3
WIDE SELECT*  
Upper right  
Indicator  
Meaning  
FADER  
LCD backlight off  
Drop sensor off  
Drop sensor activated  
Center  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Slide show set  
4
NightShot plus*  
1
NightShot*  
4
Super NightShot plus*  
Super NightShot*  
1
Color Slow Shutter  
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Saving images  
Deleting 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.  
Deleting the images on the hard  
disk  
1
On the  
(HOME MENU), touch  
(OTHERS) t [DELETE].  
You can save the images recorded on the  
camcorder as described below.  
2
3
Touch [  
DELETE].  
Saving images using a computer  
By using the software on the supplied  
CD-ROM, you can save images on a DVD or  
the hard disk of a computer. For details, see  
“Handycam Handbook” (PDF).  
Touch [  
DELETE] (movies) or  
[
DELETE] (still images),  
according to the type of image you  
want to delete, then touch the  
image to be deleted.  
Creating a DVD with One Touch  
(One Touch Disc Burn)  
You can save images recorded on the  
camcorder directly to a DVD with ease.  
The selected image is marked with  
.
4
Touch  
t [YES] t  
.
Saving images on a computer  
You can save images recorded on the  
camcorder on the hard disk of a computer.  
To delete all movies or still images at  
one time  
Creating a DVD with selected images  
You can save images imported to your  
computer on a DVD. You can also edit those  
images.  
In step 3, touch [  
DELETE ALL] or [  
DELETEALL]t[YES] t[YES]t  
.
To delete the still images in the  
“Memory Stick Duo”  
Saving images by connecting  
your camcorder to other devices  
1 In step 2, touch [  
DELETE].  
2 Touch [ DELETE], then touch thestill  
image to be deleted.  
The selected still image is marked with  
.
You can dub images to VCR or DVD/HDD  
devices. For details, see “Handycam  
Handbook” (PDF).  
3 Touch  
t [YES] t  
.
• To delete all still images on the “Memory Stick  
Duo,” in step 2, touch [  
[YES] t [YES] t  
DELETE ALL] t  
.
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Playing the image on a  
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).  
A/V OUT jack  
S VIDEO  
VIDEO  
(Yellow)  
(White)  
AUDIO  
(Red)  
(Yellow)  
IN  
: Signal flow  
VCR or TVs  
You can dub the images recorded on the  
camcorder to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders. For  
details, see “Handycam Handbook” (PDF).  
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Performing with a computer  
In the supplied CD-ROM, “Handycam  
Handbook” (PDF) and “Picture Motion  
Browser” (Software) are contained.  
is completed, the short-cut icon of  
“Handycam Handbook” appears on the  
desktop of your computer.  
On the advanced use of your camcorder or  
how to use connecting to your computer, see  
• ThemodelnameofyourHandycam isprinted  
on its bottom surface.  
“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  
5 Click [Exit] t [Exit], then remove the CD-  
ROM from the disc drive of your computer.  
x For Macintosh user  
1 Turn on the computer.  
2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the disc  
drive of your computer.  
– Creating a DVD  
3 Open the [Handbook] folder in the CD-  
ROM, double-click the [US] folder and then  
drag-and-drop the “Handbook.pdf” on the  
computer.  
Install the above on a computer by following  
the steps below.  
Viewing  
“Handycam Handbook” (PDF)  
After having the software installed, double-  
click “Handbook.pdf”, you can view the  
handbook.  
To view “Handycam Handbook,” you need  
to install Adobe Reader on your computer.  
Installing the supplied software  
x For Windows user  
1 Turn on the computer.  
• The supplied software is not compatible with  
Macintosh.  
2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the disc  
drive of your computer.  
The select screen for installation appears.  
x 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.  
3 Click [Handycam Handbook].  
The installation screen for “Handycam  
Handbook” appears.  
CPU: Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or faster  
Application: DirectX 9.0c or later (This  
product is based on DirectX technology.  
It is necessary to have DirectX installed.)  
Sound system: Direct Sound compatible  
sound card  
4 Select desired language and select the  
model name of your Handycam, then  
click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)].  
Installation starts. When the installation  
Memory: 256 MB or more  
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Hard disk: Available free hard disk space  
for installation required: Approximately  
600 MB (for creating a DVD, 5 GB or  
more may be required)  
3 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc  
drive of your computer.  
The installation screen appears.  
Display: DirectX 7 or later-compatible  
video card, Minimum 1024 × 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  
dropped from movies, resulting in uneven  
playback. However, imported images and images  
on a DVD created subsequently will not be  
affected.  
• Operationsarenotguaranteed,evenoncomputers  
fulfilling the above system requirements.  
• Picture Motion Browser does not support 5.1ch  
surround sound reproduction. The sound is  
reproduced in 2ch sound.  
If the screen does not appear  
1Click [Start], then click [My Computer].  
(For Windows 2000, double-click [My  
Computer].)  
2Double-click [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)] (CD-  
ROM) (disc drive).*  
* Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary  
depending on the computer.  
4 Click [Install].  
5 Select the language for the application to  
be installed, then click [Next].  
• 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.  
6 Checkyourareaandcountry/region, then  
click [Next].  
• The software is set up for your selected  
country/region.  
x Installing software  
7 Read [License Agreement], select [I  
acceptthetermsofthelicenseagreement]  
when you agree, then click [Next].  
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.  
8 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam  
Station, then turn the POWER switch to  
turn on.  
9 Connect the Handycam Station to your  
computer using the supplied USB cable,  
then click [Next] on the connection  
confirmation screen.  
1 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.  
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.  
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Performing various  
functions-“ HOME”  
and “ OPTION”  
q; 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.  
(HOME) B  
– 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.  
(HOME) A  
(OPTION)  
Theshort-cuticons,suchas[ ](Picture  
Motion Browser), appear on the desktop.  
qa RemovetheCD-ROMfromthediscdrive  
of your computer.  
Using the HOME MENU  
You can change the recording functions and  
the operating settings for your convenience.  
For details, see “Handycam Handbook”  
(PDF).  
• For disconnecting the USB cable, see  
“Handycam Handbook” (PDF).  
After you install the software,  
a shortcut icon for the  
customersregistrationwebsite  
is created on the desktop.  
• Once you register on the website, you can get  
secure and useful customer support.  
1
Turn on your camcorder, then  
press (HOME) A (or B).  
2
3
Touch the desired setup item.  
• For the information about Picture Motion  
Browser, visit the following URL:  
Follow the guide on the screen for  
further operation.  
• If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to  
change the page.  
• To hide the HOME MENU screen, touch  
.
You cannot select or activate simultaneously the  
grayed items in the current recording/playback  
situation.  
To see the explanation of the function  
ofeachitemontheHOMEMENU(HELP)  
1 Press  
(HOME).  
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2 Touch  
The bottom of the  
orange.  
(HELP).  
Items of the HOME MENU  
(HELP) button turns  
(CAMERA) category  
MOVIE  
PHOTO  
1
SMTH SLW REC*  
(VIEW IMAGES) category  
VISUAL INDEX  
3 Touchthe itemyouwanttoknow thecontent.  
When you touch an item, its explanation  
appears on the screen.  
PLAYLIST  
To apply the option, touch [YES].  
(OTHERS) category  
DELETE  
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).  
[
EDIT  
[
DELETE], [  
DELETE]  
DELETE], [  
DELETE],  
[DIVIDE], [COPY]  
PLAYLIST EDIT  
ERASE], [ ERASE ALL], [  
[
1
Whileusingyourcamcorder,touch  
(OPTION) on the screen.  
MOVE], [  
date]  
ADD], [  
ADD by  
PRINT  
[
PRINT], [  
COMPUTER  
COMPUTER], [  
PRINT]  
2
3
Touch the desired item.  
[
Change the setting, then touch  
.
COMPUTER], [DISC BURN]  
(MANAGE HDD/MEMORY)  
category  
• Whentheitemyouwantisnotonthescreen,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.  
FORMAT  
FORMAT  
INFO  
• Some items appear without a tab.  
• The OPTION MENU cannot beused duringEasy  
Handycam operation (p.16).  
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(SETTINGS) category  
MOVIE SETTINGS  
Items of the OPTION MENU  
Items you can set only on the OPTION  
MENU will be described below.  
[REC MODE], [NIGHTSHOT  
2
LIGHT], [WIDE SELECT]* ,  
tab  
[DIGITAL ZOOM],  
[STEADYSHOT], [AUTO SLW  
[FOCUS], [SPOT FOCUS], [TELE  
MACRO], [EXPOSURE], [SPOT  
METER], [SCENE SELECTION],  
[WHITE BAL.], [COLOR SLOW SHTR],  
[S. NIGHTSHOT PLS]* , [SUPER  
NIGHTSHOT]*  
1
SHUTTR], [GUIDEFRAME]* ,  
1
[ZEBRA]* , [  
REMAINING],  
1
[FLASH LEVEL]* , [REDEYE  
1
REDUC]*  
1
2
PHOTO SETTINGS  
3 4  
[
IMAGE SIZE]* * , [  
QUALITY], [FILE NO.],  
[NIGHTSHOT LIGHT],  
tab  
5
[STEADYSHOT]* ,  
[FADER], [D.EFFECT], [PICT.EFFECT]  
1
1
[GUIDEFRAME]* , [ZEBRA]* ,  
3
[FLASH LEVEL]* , [REDEYE  
3
4
tab  
REDUC]* , [STILL MEDIA]*  
[MICREF LEVEL], [SELF-TIMER],  
VIEW IMAGES SET  
3
2
[FLASH MODE]* , [TIMING]* ,  
[DATA CODE], [  
DISPLAY]  
2
[RECORD SOUND]*  
6
SOUND/DISP SET*  
4
4
[VOLUME]* , [BEEP]* , [LCD  
BRIGHT], [LCD BL LEVEL], [LCD  
COLOR]  
– (A tab depends on the situation)  
[SLIDE SHOW], [SLIDE SHOW SET]  
OUTPUT SETTINGS  
[TV TYPE], [DISP OUTPUT]  
CLOCK/ LANG  
– (No tab)  
[COPIES], [DATE/TIME], [SIZE]  
4
1 DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82  
2 DCR-SR200/SR300  
3 DCR-SR62/SR82  
[CLOCK SET]* , [AREA SET], [DST  
*
*
*
SET]/[SUMMERTIME], [  
LANGUAGE SET]*  
4
GENERAL SET  
[DEMO MODE], [CALIBRATION],  
3
[A.SHUT OFF], [REMOTE CTRL]* ,  
[DROP SENSOR]  
*
*
1 DCR-SR200/SR300  
2 DCR-SR42  
*3 DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300  
*4 You can set the item during Easy Handycam  
operation (p.16).  
*
5 DCR-SR300  
*6 [SOUND SETTINGS] (during Easy Handycam  
operation (p.16))  
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Troubleshooting  
and take it to a warm place. Leave the  
camcorder there for a while, then turn on  
the camcorder.  
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.  
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).  
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.  
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.  
• 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.  
• 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.SHUT  
OFF], or turn on the power again, or use  
the AC Adaptor.  
The power does not turn on.  
• Attach a charged battery pack to the  
camcorder (p.11).  
• Charge the battery pack (p.11).  
• Connect the plug of the AC Adaptor to  
the wall outlet (p.11).  
Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO  
does not record images.  
• Set the camcorder onto the Handycam  
Station securely (p.11).  
• 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 of your  
camcorder. Delete unnecessary images  
(p.24).  
The camcorderdoesnot operateeven  
when the power is set to on.  
• Ittakesafewsecondsforyourcamcorder  
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-  
pointed object. (If you press the RESET  
button, all settings, including the clock  
setting, are reset.)  
• The temperature of your camcorder is  
extremelyhigh.Turnoffyourcamcorder  
and leave it for a while in a cool place.  
• The temperature of your camcorder is  
extremely low. Turn off the camcorder  
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.  
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Warning indicators  
Self-diagnosis display/Warning  
indicators  
Menu items are grayed out.  
• There are some functions you cannot  
activate simultaneously. For details, see  
“Handycam Handbook” (PDF).  
IfindicatorsappearontheLCDscreen,check  
the following.  
Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If  
the problempersists even after you have tried  
a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer  
or local authorized Sony service facility.  
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.  
C:04:00  
C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis  
display)  
C:04:ss  
• 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:ss / C:32:ss  
• Remove the power source. Reconnect it  
and operate your camcorder again.  
• Turn on your camcorder again.  
E:20:ss / E:31:ss / E:61:ss /  
E:62:ss / E:91:ss / E:94:ss  
• A malfunction 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.  
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(Warning on the hard disk of the  
camcorder)*  
(Warning indicators pertaining to  
“Memory Stick Duo” formatting)*  
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is damaged.  
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is not  
formatted correctly.  
Fast flashing  
• Anerrormayhaveoccurredwiththehard  
disk drive in your camcorder.  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”)*  
(Warning on the hard disk of the  
camcorder)*  
• An incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”  
is inserted.  
Fast flashing  
• The hard disk of the camcorder is fully  
recorded.  
• Anerrormayhaveoccurredwiththehard  
disk drive in your camcorder.  
- (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.  
E (Battery level warning)  
Slow flashing  
• The battery pack is nearly used up.  
• Depending on the operating  
environment or battery conditions, E  
may flash, even if there are  
(Warningindicatorpertainingtothe  
flash)  
approximately 20 minutes remaining.  
Fast flashing  
• There is something wrong with the flash.  
(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.  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
camera-shake warning)  
• The amount of lights is not sufficient, so  
camera-shake easily occurs. Use the  
flash.  
Fast flashing*  
• 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.  
• The temperature of your camcorder is  
extremelyhigh.Turnoffyourcamcorder  
and leave it for a while in a cool place.  
(Low temperature warning)*  
Fast flashing  
• The temperature of your camcorder is  
extremely low. Make the camcorder  
warm.  
*
You hear a melody when the warning indicators  
appear on the screen.  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
“Memory Stick Duo”)  
• No “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted  
(p.16).  
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Precautions  
• 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 getsin youreyes, wash with plenty  
of water and consult a doctor.  
On use and care  
• Do not useor store thecamcorder and accessories  
in the following locations:  
– Anywhereextremely hot, cold orhumid. Never  
leavethemexposedtotemperaturesabove60°C  
(140°F), 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 mechanical  
vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.  
– Near strong radio waves or radiation. The  
camcorder may not be able to record properly.  
– NearAMreceiversandvideoequipment.Noise  
may occur.  
x Whennotusingyourcamcorderforalong  
time  
• Periodically turn it on and let it run such as by  
playing back or recording images for about 3  
minutes.  
• Useup thebatterypackcompletelybeforestoring  
it.  
– On a sandy 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.  
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.  
• Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example,  
fromrainorseawater. Ifyourcamcordergetswet,  
it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction  
cannot be repaired.  
• Whileusing yourcamcorder, theback of theLCD  
screen may heat up. This is not a malfunction.  
x To clean the LCD screen  
• 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.  
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.  
• 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 as by placing  
anything heavy on it.  
On handling the casing  
• If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body  
withasoft clothlightly moistenedwithwater, and  
then wipe the casing 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 thecamcorder with above substances  
on your hands.  
• Keep metal contacts clean.  
– Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or  
vinyl objects for a long period of time.  
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Specifications  
About care and storage of the lens  
System  
• Wipe the surface of the lensclean with asoft cloth  
in the following instances:  
Video compression format  
MPEG2/JPEG (Still images)  
– When there are fingerprints on the lens surface.  
– In hot or humid locations  
– When the lens is exposed to salty air such as at  
the seaside.  
Audio compression format  
DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82  
Dolby Digital 2ch  
Dolby Digital Stereo Creator  
DCR-SR200/SR300  
Dolby Digital 2/5.1ch  
Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator  
• Store in a well-ventilated location subject to little  
dirt or dust.  
To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as  
described above. It is recommended that you  
operate your camcorder about once a month to  
keep it in optimum state for a long time.  
Video signal  
NTSC color, EIA standards  
Hard Disk  
DCR-SR42/SR62  
On charging the pre-installed  
rechargeable battery  
Your camcorder has a pre-installed  
30 GB  
DCR-SR82  
60 GB  
DCR-SR200/SR300  
40 GB  
When measuring media capacity, 1GB equals  
1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for  
data management.  
rechargeable battery to retain the date, time,  
and other settings even when the POWER  
switchissettoOFF(CHG).Thepre-installed  
rechargeable battery is always charged while  
your camcorder is connected to the wall  
outletviatheACAdaptororwhilethebattery  
pack is attached. The rechargeable battery  
willbefully discharged inabout3 months  
if you do not use your camcorder at all. Use  
your camcorder after charging the pre-  
installed rechargeable battery.  
Recording format  
Movie  
MPEG2-PS  
Still image  
Exif *1 Ver.2.2  
Recording time  
DCR-SR42/SR62  
However, even if the pre-installed  
HQ:Approx. 440 min  
SP: Approx. 650 min  
LP: Approx. 1 250 min  
rechargeable battery is not charged, the  
camcorder operation will not be affected as  
long as you are not recording the date.  
DCR-SR82  
HQ:Approx. 880 min  
SP: Approx. 1 300 min  
LP: Approx. 2 510 min  
x Procedures  
Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet  
using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it  
with the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG)  
for more than 24 hours.  
DCR-SR200/SR300  
HQ:Approx. 570 min  
SP: Approx. 870 min  
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  
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Effective (Still):  
Approx. 340 000 pixels  
DCR-SR62/SR82  
3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled  
Device)  
DCR-SR300  
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T  
Optical:10 ×, Digital:20 ×  
Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.)  
Focal length  
Gross:  
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.)  
For still images:  
Approx. 1 070 000 pixels  
Effective (Movie, 16:9)  
Approx. 670 000 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  
36 - 1 440 mm (1 7/16 - 56 3/4 in.)  
DCR-SR62/SR82  
F=1.8 - 3.2  
DCR-SR200  
5.9 mm (1/3 type) CMOS sensor  
Recording pixels (still image, 4:3):  
Max. 4.0 mega (2 304 × 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 × 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  
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  
2
3
f=5.1 - 51 mm (7/32 - 2 1/8 in.)  
When converted to a 35 mm still camera  
3
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:  
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37 - 370 mm (1 1/2 - 14 5/8 in.) (4:3)  
40 - 400 mm (1 5/8 - 15 3/4 in.) (16:9)  
Lens  
Color temperature  
DCR-SR42  
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar  
Optical:40 ×, Digital:80 ×, 2 000 ×  
Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in.)  
[AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR] (3 200 K),  
[OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)  
Minimum illumination  
DCR-SR42  
DCR-SR62/SR82  
3 lx (lux) (when [AUTO SLW SHUTTR] is set  
to [ON], Shutter speed 1/30 second)  
0 lx (lux) (during NightShot plus function)  
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar  
Optical:25 ×, Digital:50 ×, 2 000 ×  
Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in.)  
DCR-SR62/SR82  
DCR-SR200  
4 lx (lux) (when [AUTO SLW SHUTTR] is set  
to [ON], Shutter speed 1/30 second)  
0 lx (lux) (during NightShot plus function)  
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T  
Optical:10 ×, Digital:20 ×, 80 ×  
Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.)  
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DCR-SR200/SR300  
Average power consumption  
During camera recording with normal  
brightness.  
1.5 lx (lux) (when [AUTO SLW SHUTTR] is  
set to [ON], Shutter speed 1/30 second)  
0 lx (lux) (during NightShot function)  
DCR-SR42  
2.6 W  
*1 “Exifisafileformatforstillimages,established  
bytheJEITA(JapanElectronicsandInformation  
Technology Industries Association). Files in this  
format can have additional information such as  
your camcorder’s setting information at the time  
of recording.  
DCR-SR62/SR82  
3.0 W  
DCR-SR200  
3.7 W  
DCR-SR300  
4.3 W  
*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 In 16:9 mode, the focal length figures are actual  
figures resulting from wide angle pixel readout.  
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.)  
DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82  
• Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories.  
73 × 72 × 109 mm (2 7/8 × 2 7/8 × 4 3/8 in.)  
(w×h×d) including the projecting parts  
73 × 72 × 115 mm (2 7/8 × 2 7/8 × 4 5/8 in.)  
(w×h×d) including the projecting parts with  
supplied battery pack NP-FH40 attached  
Input/Output connectors  
Audio/Video output  
10-pin connector  
DCR-SR200/SR300  
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)  
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)  
Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)  
Audio signal: 327 mV (at load impedance  
47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output impedance less than  
2.2 kΩ (kilohms)  
76 × 78 × 128 mm (3 × 3 1/8 × 5 1/8 in.)  
(w×h×d) including the projecting parts  
76 × 78 × 149 mm (3 × 3 1/8 × 5 7/8 in.)  
(w×h×d) including the projecting parts with  
supplied battery pack NP-FH60 attached  
Mass (Approx.)  
USB output jack  
DCR-SR42  
mini-B  
335 g (11 oz) main unit only  
380 g (13 oz) including the NP-FH40  
rechargeable battery pack  
REMOTE jack (except for DCR-SR42)  
Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 mm)  
DCR-SR62  
350 g (12 oz) main unit only  
395 g (14 oz) including the NP-FH40  
rechargeable battery pack  
LCD screen  
Picture  
DCR-SR42  
DCR-SR82  
6.2 cm (2.5 type)  
360 g (12 oz) main unit only  
405 g (14 oz) including the NP-FH40  
rechargeable battery pack  
DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300  
6.9 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9)  
DCR-SR200  
Total number of pixels  
455 g (1 lb) main unit only  
535 g (1 lb 2 oz) including the NP-FH60  
rechargeable battery pack  
DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82  
123 200 (560 × 220)  
DCR-SR200/SR300  
211 200 (960 × 220)  
DCR-SR300  
480 g (1 lb 1 oz) main unit only  
560 g (1 lb 3 oz) including the NP-FH60  
rechargeable battery pack  
General  
Power requirements  
6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack)  
8.4 V (AC Adaptor)  
Supplied accessories  
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Type  
Li-ion  
Handycam Station DCRA-C171  
Input/Output connectors  
NP-FH60 (DCR-SR200/SR300)  
Audio/Video output  
10 pin connector  
Maximum output voltage  
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)  
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)  
Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)  
Audio signal: 327 mV (at load impedance  
47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output impedance less than  
2.2 kΩ (kilohms)  
DC 8.4 V  
Output voltage  
DC 7.2 V  
Capacity  
7.2 wh (1 000 mAh)  
USB jack  
Dimensions (Approx.)  
mini-B  
31.8 × 33.3 × 45.0 mm  
(1 5/16 × 1 5/16 × 1 13/16 in.)(w×h×d)  
AC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B  
Mass (Approx.)  
80 g (2.9 oz)  
Power requirements  
AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz  
Operating temperature  
0°C to + 40°C (32°F to 104°F)  
Current consumption  
0.35 - 0.18 A  
Type  
Li-ion  
Power consumption  
18 W  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
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 × 29 × 81 mm (1 15/16 × 1 3/16 × 3 1/4  
in.)(w×h×d) 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  
DC 7.2 V  
Capacity  
4.9 wh (680 mAh)  
Dimensions (Approx.)  
31.8 × 18.5 × 45.0 mm  
(1 5/16 × 3/4 × 1 13/16 in.)(w×h×d)  
Mass (Approx.)  
45 g (1.6 oz)  
Operating temperature  
0°C to + 40°C (32°F to 104°F)  
38  
On trademarks  
• “Handycam” and  
are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
• “Memory Stick,” “  
Duo,” “  
,” “Memory Stick  
,” “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo,” “  
“MagicGate,” “  
,”  
,”  
“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 Creatorisa 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.  
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of Apple Computer, Inc. in the U.S. and other  
countries.  
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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.  
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