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Digital Video Camera Recorder

Handycam Handbook

DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82/

SR200/SR300

© 2007 Sony Corporation

Enjoying your

camcorder

8

Getting Started

12

Recording/

Playback

20

Editing

38

Customizing your

camcorder

52

Performing with

a computer

73

Troubleshooting

94

Additional Information

108

Utilizing recording

media

49

Quick Reference

118

2

Read this before operating your camcorder

Before operating the unit, please read this

Handbook thoroughly, and retain it for

future reference.

Your camcorder is supplied with two

kinds of operations guides.

For operating and handling the camcorder,

refer to “Operating Guide” and “Handycam

Handbook” (PDF/this Handbook).

Types of “Memory Stick” you can use

in your camcorder

You can use “Memory Stick Duo” marked

with or

(p. 111).

“Memory Stick Duo”

(This size can be used with your

camcorder.)

“Memory Stick”

(You cannot use it in your camcorder.)

• You cannot use any type of memory card

except “Memory Stick Duo.”

• “Memory Stick PRO” and “Memory Stick

PRO Duo” can be used only with

“Memory Stick PRO” compatible

equipment.

• Do not attach a label or the like on a

“Memory Stick Duo” or a Memory Stick

Duo Adaptor.

When using a “Memory Stick Duo”

with “Memory Stick” compatible

equipment

Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo”

into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.

Memory Stick Duo Adaptor

On using the camcorder

• Do not hold the camcorder by the

following parts.

• The camcorder is not dustproofed,

dripproofed or waterproofed. See “About

handling of your camcorder” (p. 114).

• 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. 17) or the access lamp (p. 23,

27) is on:

– to remove the battery pack or AC

Adaptor from the camcorder.

– to apply mechanical shock or vibration to

the camcorder.

• Before connecting your camcorder to

another device with a USB cable etc., be

sure to insert the connector plug in the

proper direction. If you insert the

connector plug forcibly in the wrong

direction, the terminal may be damaged,

or this may cause a malfunction of your

camcorder.

• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the

Handycam Station holding both the

camcorder and the DC plug.

• Be sure to turn the POWER switch to

OFF (CHG), when you set the camcorder

onto the Handycam Station or remove the

camcorder from it.

Notes on use

LCD screen Battery

3

About menu items, LCD panel and lens

• A menu item that is grayed out is not

available under the current recording or

playback conditions.

• The LCD screen is manufactured using

extremely high-precision technology, so

over 99.99% of the pixels are operational

for effective use. However, there may be

some tiny black points and/or bright

points (white, red, blue, or green in color)

that appear constantly on the LCD screen.

These points are normal results of the

manufacturing process and do not affect

the recording in any way.

• Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to

direct sunlight for long periods of time

may cause malfunctions.

• Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might

cause your camcorder to malfunction.

Take images of the sun only in low light

conditions, such as at dusk.

On recording

• Before starting to record, test the

recording function to make sure the image

and sound are recorded without any

problems.

• Compensation for the contents of

recordings cannot be provided, even if

recording or playback is not possible due

to a malfunction of the camcorder,

recording media, etc.

• TV color systems differ depending on the

countries/regions. To view your

recordings on a TV, you need a NTSC

system-based TV.

• Television programs, films, video tapes,

and other materials may be copyrighted.

Unauthorized recording of such materials

may be contrary to the copyright laws.

• You cannot play back both movies and

still images other than the images

recorded with your camcorder. You also

cannot play back images recorded with

other DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82/SR200/

SR300.

About language setting

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. 18).

About this Handbook

• The LCD screens and indicators shown in

this Handbook were taken with a digital

still camera, and may look different from

what you actually see.

• Design and specifications of recording

media and other accessories are subject to

change without notice.

• Unless otherwise specially indicated,

illustrations in this Handbook are based

on DCR-SR300.

About the Carl Zeiss lens

Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl

Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by

Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony

Corporation, and produces superior images.

It adopts the MTF measurement system for

video cameras and offers a quality typical

of a Carl Zeiss lens.

Also, the lens for DCR-SR200/SR300 is

T -coated to suppress unwanted

reflections, then faithfully reproduce colors.

MTF = Modulation Transfer Function. The

number value indicates the amount of light

from a subject coming into the lens.

Black point

White, red, blue or

green point

4

Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam

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 (p. 77). Also, you can save your

image data using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD

recorder (p. 45).

• It is recommended that you save your image

data periodically, after recording.

Do not apply shock or vibration to your

camcorder

• The hard disk of the camcorder may not be

recognized, or recording or playback may not be

possible.

• Especially, during recording/playback, do not

apply shock. After recording, do not apply

vibration or shock to the camcorder, while the

ACCESS lamp is lit.

• When using the shoulder belt (not supplied), do

not crash the camera against an object.

On the drop sensor

• To protect the internal hard disk from the shock

by dropping, the camcorder has the drop sensor

function (p. 64). 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/

playback may be stopped.

Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor

• While the ACCESS lamp is lit, be sure to avoid

the following. They may cause malfunctions.

– Removing the battery pack

– Removing the AC Adaptor (while charging

the battery pack using the AC Adaptor)

• Be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC

Adaptor after turning off the POWER switch.

Note on operating 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, a message appears on the LCD screen

(p. 104).

When the camcorder is connected to a

computer

• Do not try to format the hard disk of the

camcorder using a computer. If you do so, your

camcorder may not operate correctly.

Note on using the camcorder at high

altitudes

• Do not turn on the camcorder in a low-pressure

area, where the altitude is more than 3,000

meters (9,800 feet). Doing so may damage the

hard disk drive of your camcorder.

Note on disposal/transfer

• If you perform [ FORMAT] (p.49) or

formatting the 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

[ EMPTY] (p.51) to prevent the recovery of

your data.

In addition to the above, when you dispose of

the camcorder, it is recommended that you

destroy the actual body of the camcorder.

If you cannot record/play back

images, perform [ FORMAT]

• If you repeat recording/deleting images for a

long time, fragmentation of data occurs on the

hard disk. Images cannot be saved or recorded.

In such a case, save your images on some type

of external media first (p. 37), and then perform

[ FORMAT] (p. 49).

Fragmentation 1 Glossary (p. 127)

5

Table of Contents

Read this before operating your

camcorder .......................................2

Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive

Handycam ......................................4

Subject examples and solutions .....7

Operation flow ................................8

“ HOME” and “ OPTION”

- Taking advantage of two types of

menus .............................................9

Step 1: Checking supplied

items ................................... 12

Step 2: Charging the battery

pack ....................................13

Step 3: Turning the power on, and

setting the date and time ....17

Changing the language

setting ....................................... 18

Step 4: Preparing for recording ....19

Recording and playback with ease

(Easy Handycam operation) .........20

Recording .....................................23

Zooming .................................... 25

Recording sound with more

presence (5.1ch surround

recording) (DCR-SR200/SR300)

................................................... 25

Using the flash (DCR-SR200/

SR300) ...................................... 26

Capturing high quality still images

during movie recording (Dual Rec)

(DCR-SR200/SR300) ................. 26

Recording still images on a

“Memory Stick Duo” .................. 27

Recording in dark places

(NightShot plus/NightShot) ....... 27

Adjusting the exposure for backlit

subjects ..................................... 28

Recording in mirror mode ......... 28

Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or

4:3) of the recording image ...... 28

Recording the fast action in slow-

motion (SMTH SLW REC) (DCR-

SR200/SR300) ........................... 29

Playback .......................................31

Using PB zoom ......................... 33

Searching for desired images by

date (Date Index) ...................... 33

Playing back a series of still images

(Slide show) .............................. 34

Playing the image on a TV ............35

Saving images ..............................37

(OTHERS) category ................38

Deleting images ............................38

Dividing a movie ...........................40

Copying still images ......................41

Creating the Playlist ......................42

Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD

recorders .......................................45

Printing recorded images (PictBridge

compliant printer) ..........................46

(MANAGE HDD/MEMORY)

category ........................................49

Formatting the hard disk or the

“Memory Stick Duo” ......................49

Checking the hard disk

information ....................................50

Preventing data on the hard disk of

the camcorder from being recovered

.......................................................51

Enjoying your camcorder

Getting Started

Recording/Playback

Editing

Utilizing recording media

6

What you can do with the

(SETTINGS) category of the

HOME MENU ............................... 52

Using the HOME MENU ............ 52

List of the (SETTINGS) category

items .......................................... 53

MOVIE SETTINGS ....................... 54

(Items for recording movies)

PHOTO SETTINGS ..................... 57

(Items for recording still images)

VIEW IMAGES SET ..................... 60

(Items to customize the display)

SOUND/DISP SET ....................... 61

(Items to adjust beep and the

screen)

OUTPUT SETTINGS ................... 62

(Items for when connecting other

devices)

CLOCK/ LANG .......................... 63

(Items to set clock and language)

GENERAL SET ............................ 64

(Other setup items)

Activating functions using the

OPTION MENU ....................... 65

Using the OPTION MENU ......... 65

Recording items on the OPTION

MENU ........................................ 66

Viewing items on the OPTION

MENU ........................................ 66

Functions set in

the OPTION MENU ...................... 67

What you can do with Windows

computer ...................................... 73

System requirements ................... 74

Installing the software .................. 75

Creating a DVD with One Touch

...................................................... 77

Importing images to a computer ... 81

Deleting images recorded on the

camcorder through the computer

...................................................... 85

Viewing images imported to a

computer ...................................... 86

Editing the imported images ......... 88

Creating and copying a DVD ........ 90

Manipulating still images .............. 93

Troubleshooting ............................ 94

Warning indicators and

messages ................................... 104

Using your camcorder abroad .... 108

Files on the camcorder hard disk/

folder structure ........................... 110

Maintenance and precautions .... 111

Identifying parts and controls ..... 118

Indicators displayed during

recording/playback ..................... 123

Glossary ..................................... 127

Index ...........................................128

Customizing your camcorder

Performing with a computer

Troubleshooting

Additional Information

Quick Reference

7

Subject examples and solutions

*DCR-SR200/SR300

** DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82

Checking your golf

swing

Getting a good

shot of a ski slope

or beach

BSMTH SLW REC* ......................29

BSPORTS** ............................... 69

BBacklight ...................................28

BBEACH.......................................69

BSNOW .......................................69

Capturing still

images during

movie recording

A child on the

stage under a spot

light

BDual Rec*..................................26 BSPOTLIGHT...............................69

Flowers in close-

up

Fireworks with all

its splendor

BPORTRAIT .................................69

BFOCUS.......................................67

BTELE MACRO.............................67

BFIREWORKS..............................69

BFOCUS.......................................67

Focusing on the

dog on the left

side of the screen

A sleeping child

under dim light

BFOCUS.......................................67

BSPOT FOCUS.............................67

BNightShot plus** ......................27

BNightShot*................................27

BCOLOR SLOW SHTR .................70

8

Enjoying your camcorder

Operation flow

BGet ready (p. 12).

BShoot 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.”

BPlay back the images.

xViewing on the LCD screen of your camcorder (p. 31)

xViewing on the TV connected to your camcorder

(p. 35)

BSave recorded images.

xSaving images on a DVD using a computer (p. 77)

xImporting images to a computer (p. 81)

xDubbing images on VCR or DVD/HDD recorders (p. 45)

BDelete images.

If the hard disk of your camcorder is full, you cannot

record new images. Delete the image data that has been

saved on your camcorder. If you delete the images, you can

record new images on the free hard disk space again.

xDeleting the selected images (p. 38)

xDeleting all the images ([ FORMAT], p. 49)

9

Enjoying your camcorder

Enjoying your camcorder

“ HOME” and “ OPTION”

- Taking advantage of two types of menus

BCategories and items of the HOME MENU

(CAMERA) category

(VIEW IMAGES) category

(OTHERS) category

(MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) category

(SETTINGS) category

To customize your camcorder (p. 52)*.

*You can also set these items during Easy

Handycam operation (p. 20). For the items

available in the (SETTINGS) category, see

page 53.

**DCR-SR200/SR300

“ HOME MENU” - the starting point for operations with your

camcorder

(HELP)

Displays a description of the item (p. 10)

Category

Item Page

MOVIE*24

PHOTO*24

SMTH SLW REC** 29

Item Page

VISUAL INDEX*31

PLAYLIST 42

Item Page

DELETE*38

EDIT 40, 41

PLAYLIST EDIT 42

PRINT 46

COMPUTER 73

Item Page

FORMAT*49

FORMAT*50

INFO 50

10

1While pressing the green button

in the center, turn the POWER

switch in the direction of the

arrow to turn on the power.

2Press (HOME) A (or B).

3Touch the desired category.

Example: (OTHERS) category

4Touch the desired item.

Example: [EDIT]

5Follow the guide on the screen for

further operation.

To hide the HOME MENU screen

Touch .

BWhen you want to know something

about the function of each item on

the HOME MENU - HELP

1Press (HOME).

The HOME MENU appears.

2Touch (HELP).

The bottom of the (HELP) button

turns orange.

Using the HOME MENU

(HOME) A

(HOME) B

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Enjoying your camcorder

3Touch 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.

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.

Using the OPTION MENU

(OPTION)

12

Getting Started

Step 1: Checking supplied items

Make sure that you have the following

items supplied with your camcorder.

The number in the parentheses indicates the

number of that item supplied.

AC Adaptor (1) (p. 13)

Power cord (1) (p. 13)

Handycam Station (1) (p. 13)

A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 35, 45)

USB cable (1) (p. 46, 78, 81)

Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 122)

(except for DCR-SR42)

A button-type lithium battery is already installed.

Rechargeable battery pack

NP-FH40 (1) (p. 13, 112)

(DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82)

NP-FH60 (1) (p. 13, 112)

(DCR-SR200/SR300)

CD-ROM “Handycam Application

Software” (1) (p. 73)

– Picture Motion Browser (Software)

– Handycam Handbook (This Handbook)

Operating Guide (1)

13

Getting Started

Step 2: Charging the battery pack

You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM”

battery pack (H series) (p. 112) after

attaching it to your camcorder.

bNotes

• Your camcorder operates only with an

“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series).

1Attach the battery pack by sliding

it in the direction of the arrow

until it clicks.

2Turn the POWER switch in the

direction of the arrow to OFF

(CHG) (The default setting).

3Connect 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.

4Connect the power cord to the AC

Adaptor and the wall outlet.

5Set 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.

• When setting the camcorder onto the

Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack

cover.

1

2

3

4

55

POWER

switch

DC IN jack

DC plug

AC Adaptor

Power cord

To the wall outlet

CHG

(charge)

lamp

Battery

14

To charge the battery pack using only

the AC Adaptor

Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG),

then connect the AC Adaptor directly to the

DC IN jack on the camcorder.

bNotes

• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN

jack holding both the camcorder and the DC

plug.

To remove the battery pack

Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and

remove the battery pack.

bNotes

• When you remove the battery pack or the AC

Adaptor, make sure that the (Movie) lamp/

(Still) lamp (p. 23) is turned off.

To remove your camcorder from the

Handycam Station

Turn off the power, then remove the

camcorder from the Handycam Station

holding both.

When storing the battery pack

Fully discharge the battery before storing it

for an extended period (see page 113 for the

details of storage).

To use an outside power source

Make the same connections as you do when

charging the battery pack. The battery pack

will not lose its charge in this case.

To check the remaining battery

(Battery Info)

Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then

press DISP/BATT INFO.

After a while, the approximate recordable

time and battery information appear for

about 7 seconds. You can view the battery

information for up to 20 seconds by

pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the

information is displayed.

POWER switch DC IN jack

CHG (charge)

lamp

DC plug

Battery pack

AC Adaptor

To the wall outlet

Open the

jack cover

Power cord

BATT (battery)

release lever

15

Getting Started

Charging time

Approximate time (min.) required when

you fully charge a fully discharged battery

pack.

*DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82

** DCR-SR200/SR300

Recording time

Approximate time (min.) available when

you use a fully charged battery pack.

DCR-SR42:

DCR-SR62/SR82:

DCR-SR200:

DCR-SR300:

Battery pack Charging time

NP-FH40

(supplied*)

125

NP-FH50 135

NP-FH60

(supplied**)

135

NP-FH70 170

NP-FH100 390

Battery pack

Continuous

recording

time

Typical

recording

time*

NP-FH40

(supplied)

105 50

NP-FH50 125 60

NP-FH70 270 135

NP-FH100 615 305

Remaining battery (approx.)

Recording capacity (approx.)

Battery pack

Continuous

recording

time

Typical

recording

time*

NP-FH40

(supplied)

90 45

100 50

NP-FH50 105 50

115 55

NP-FH70 230 115

245 120

NP-FH100 525 260

565 280

Battery pack

Continuous

recording

time

Typical

recording

time*

NP-FH50 85 40

90 45

NP-FH60

(supplied)

115 55

120 60

NP-FH70 185 90

195 95

NP-FH100 425 210

450 225

Battery pack

Continuous

recording

time

Typical

recording

time*

NP-FH50 70 35

75 35

NP-FH60

(supplied)

95 45

100 50

NP-FH70 155 75

165 80

NP-FH100 365 180

385 190

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*Typical recording time shows the time when

you repeat recording start/stop, turning the

power on/off and zooming.

bNotes

• All times measured with recording mode [SP]

under the following conditions:

Top: When the LCD backlight turns on.

Bottom: When the LCD backlight turns off

(except for DCR-SR42).

Playback time

Approximate time (min.) available when

you use a fully charged battery pack.

DCR-SR42:

DCR-SR62/SR82:

DCR-SR200:

DCR-SR300:

*When the LCD backlight is on.

On the battery pack

• Before changing the battery pack, turn the

POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn off the

(Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 23).

• The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during

charging, or Battery Info (p. 14) will not be

correctly displayed under the following

conditions:

– The battery pack is not attached correctly.

– The battery pack is damaged.

– The battery pack is worn-out (For Battery

Info only).

• The power will not be supplied from the battery

as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the

DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam

Station, even when the power cord is

disconnected from the wall outlet.

• When attaching an optional video light, it is

recommended that you use an NP-FH70/FH100

battery pack (except for DCR-SR42).

• We do not recommend using an NP-FH30,

which only allows short recording and playback

times, with your camcorder.

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.

• The available recording and playback time will

be shorter depending on the conditions under

which you use your camcorder.

Battery pack Playback time

NP-FH40

(supplied)

120

NP-FH50 140

NP-FH70 300

NP-FH100 695

Battery pack Playback time*

NP-FH40

(supplied)

110

NP-FH50 130

NP-FH70 280

NP-FH100 635

Battery pack Playback time*

NP-FH50 125

NP-FH60

(supplied)

165

NP-FH70 270

NP-FH100 615

Battery pack Playback time*

NP-FH50 120

NP-FH60

(supplied)

160

NP-FH70 255

NP-FH100 590

17

Getting Started

On the AC Adaptor

• Use the nearby wall outlet when using the AC

Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the

wall outlet immediately if any malfunction

occurs while using your camcorder.

• Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow

space, such as between a wall and furniture.

• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC

Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic

objects. This may cause a malfunction.

• Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power

(house current) is still supplied to it while

connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor.

Step 3: Turning the

power on, and setting

the date and time

Set the date and time when using this

camcorder for the first time. If you do not

set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET]

screen appears every time you turn on your

camcorder or change the POWER switch

position.

1While pressing the green button,

turn the POWER switch

repeatedly in the direction of the

arrow until the respective lamp

lights up.

(Movie): To record movies

(Still): To record still images

The [CLOCK SET] screen appears.

2Select the desired geographical

area with v/V, then touch [NEXT].

POWER switch

Lens cover

Touch the button on

the LCD screen.

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3Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME],

then touch [NEXT].

4Set [Y] (year) with v/V.

5Select [M] with b/B, then set the

month with v/V.

6Set [D] (day), hour and minute in

the same way, then touch [NEXT].

7Make sure that the clock is

correctly set, then touch .

The clock starts.

You can set any year up to the year

2037.

For midnight, set it to 12:00 AM.

For midday, set it to 12:00 PM.

To turn off the power

Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

To reset the date and time

Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS)

t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [CLOCK

SET], and set the date and time.

bNotes

• If you do not use your camcorder for about 3

months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets

discharged and the date and time settings may

be cleared from the memory. In that case,

charge the built-in rechargeable battery and then

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 this time.

• The lens cover opens automatically when the

power is turned on (DCR-SR200/SR300). It

closes when the playback screen is selected, or

the power is turned off.

• In the setting at the time of purchase, the power

turns off automatically if you leave your

camcorder without any operation attempted for

approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power

([A.SHUT OFF], p. 64).

zTips

• The date and time does not appear during

recording, but they are automatically recorded

on the hard disk, and can be displayed during

playback ([DATA CODE], p. 60).

• Refer to page 109 for information concerning

“World time difference.”

• If the buttons on the touch panel do not work

correctly, adjust the touch panel

(CALIBRATION) (p. 115).

You can change the on-screen displays to

show messages in a specified language.

Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS)

t [CLOCK/ LANG] t

[ LANGUAGE SET], then select the

desired language.

Changing the language setting

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Getting Started

Step 4: Preparing for recording

Slide the lens cover switch to open.

zTips

• When you finish recording or when you

playback images, close the lens cover.

• For DCR-SR200/SR300, the lens cover opens

and closes automatically.

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the

camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best

angle to record or play (2).

To turn off the LCD backlight to make

the battery last longer (except for

DCR-SR42)

Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few

seconds until appears.

This setting is practical when you use your

camcorder in bright conditions or when you

want to save battery power. The recorded

image will not be affected by the setting. To

turn on the LCD backlight, press and hold

DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until

disappears.

bNotes

• Do not press the buttons on the LCD frame

accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD

panel.

zTips

• If you open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the

camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens

side, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD

screen facing out. This is convenient during

playback operations.

• Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t

[SOUND/DISP SET] t [LCD BRIGHT]

(p. 61), and adjust the brightness of the LCD

screen.

• The information is displayed or hidden (display

y no display) each time you press DISP/

BATT INFO.

Fasten the grip belt and hold your

camcorder correctly.

Opening the lens cover

manually (DCR-SR42/SR62/

SR82)

Adjusting the LCD panel

Lens cover switch

190 degrees to the

camcorder

2180 degrees

(max.)

290 degrees

(max.)

DISP/BATT INFO Fastening the grip belt

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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.

1Turn the POWER

switch G until the

(Movie) lamp lights up.

2Press EASY A.

3Press START/STOP H (or E) to

start recording.*

To stop recording, press START/STOP

again.

Still images are recorded on the hard disk in

the default setting. You can change the

recording media of still images to a

“Memory Stick Duo” (p. 27).

1Turn the POWER

switch G until the

(Still) lamp lights up.

2Press EASY A.

3

Press PHOTO F lightly to adjust

the focus

A

(a beep sounds), then

press it fully

B

(a shutter click

sounds).**

*The setting of [REC MODE] is fixed to [SP] (p. 54).

** The setting of [ QUALITY] is fixed to [FINE] (p. 58).

Open the lens cover

(DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82) (p. 19)

If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG),

turn it while pressing the green button.

Recording movies

appears on

the LCD screen.

[STBY] b [REC]

Recording still images

appears on

the LCD screen.

Flashing b Lights up

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Recording/Playback

1Turn the POWER switch G to turn on your camcorder.

2Press (VIEW IMAGES) I (or D) button

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

display the thumbnails.)

1 :Displays movies.

2 :Displays still images on the hard disk.

3 :Displays still images on a “Memory Stick Duo.”

3Start playback.

Movies:

Touch the tab and the movie to be played back.

*The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 60).

Playing back recorded movies/still images

Returns to the

recording screen

Previous 6 images

Next 6 images

Returns to the

recording screen

Appears with the image on each of the tab that was lastly played back/

recorded (B for the still image).

Searches for images

by date (p. 33)

Stop (go to the

VISUAL INDEX

screen)

Beginning of the

movie/previous

movie

Return (to the

VISUAL INDEX

screen)

Toggles Play or Pause as you touch

Next movie

Reverse/ Forward

The recording date/

time*

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z Tips

• When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX

screen.

• You can slow down the playback speed by touching / during pause.

• You can adjust volume by selecting (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [SOUND SETTINGS] t

[VOLUME], then with / .

Still images:

Touch the , or tab and the still image to be played back.

*The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 60).

To cancel Easy Handycam operation

Press EASY A again. disappears

from the LCD screen.

Menu settings during Easy Handycam

operation

Press (HOME) C (or B) to display

the menu items available for setup changes

(p. 9, 53).

bNotes

• Most of the menu items automatically return to

the default settings. The settings of some menu

items are fixed. For details, see page 95.

• You cannot use (OPTION) menu.

• Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to

add effects to images or change settings.

Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam

operation

You cannot use some buttons/functions

during Easy Handycam operation since

they are automatically set (p. 95). If you set

an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy

Handycam operation] may appears.

Go to the VISUAL

INDEX screen

Return (to the

VISUAL INDEX

screen)

Slideshow (p. 34)

The recording

date/time*

Previous/Next

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Recording/Playback

Recording/Playback

Recording

bNotes

• 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.

• The maximum continuous recordable time is

approximately 13 hours.

• When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next

movie file is created automatically.

zTips

• You can check the free hard disk space by

touching (HOME) t (MANAGE

HDD/MEMORY) t [ INFO] (p. 50).

POWER switch A

PHOTO F

(HOME) D

START/STOP C

START/STOP B

Lens cover

Open the lens cover before

recording (DCR-SR42/

SR62/SR82) (p. 19)

(HOME) E

ACCESS lamp

(Hard disk)

(Movie) lamp /

(Still) lamp

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You can record movies on the hard disk of

your camcorder. For the recordable time,

see page 54.

1Turn the POWER switch A until

the (Movie) lamp lights up.

2Press START/STOP B (or C).

To stop recording, press START/STOP

again.

You can record still images on the hard disk

of your camcorder in the default setting. To

record still images on a “Memory Stick

Duo,” change the recording media. For the

number of recordable still images, see

page 57.

1Turn the POWER switch A until

the (Still) lamp lights up.

2Press PHOTO F lightly to adjust

the focus A (a beep sounds),

then press it fully B (a shutter

click sounds).

When disappears, the image has

been recorded.

To switch the shooting mode using the

(HOME) D (or E) button

On the HOME MENU, touch

(CAMERA) t [MOVIE] or [PHOTO].

To capture high resolution still images

during recording a movie (Dual Rec)

(DCR-SR200/SR300)

t For details, see page 26.

To change the recording media of still

images

t For details, see page 27.

Recording movies

[STBY] b [REC]

Recording still images

Flashing b Lights up

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Recording/Playback

You can zoom in up to the magnifications

shown in the following table.

(optical zoom)

You can adjust the magnifications with the

power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on

the LCD frame.

Move the power zoom lever slightly for a

slower zoom. Move it further for a faster

zoom.

bNotes

• [STEADYSHOT] may not reduce image

blurring as desired when the power zoom lever

is set to the T (Telephoto) side (except for DCR-

SR300).

• Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom

lever. If you move your finger off the power

zoom lever, the operation sound of the lever

may also be recorded.

• You cannot change the zoom speed with the

zoom buttons on the LCD frame.

• The minimum possible distance between

camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp

focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide

angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for

telephoto.

zTips

• Using [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 55) let you zoom

in further than the magnification shown in the

table.

Sound picked up by the built-in microphone

is converted to 5.1ch surround sound and

recorded.

Your camcorder has Dolby Digital 5.1

Creator installed for recording 5.1ch

surround sound. Enjoy realistic sound when

playing the movie on devices that support

5.1ch surround sound.

Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround sound

1 Glossary (p. 127)

bNotes

• 5.1ch sound is converted to 2ch when played back

on your camcorder.

• is displayed on the screen during 5.1ch

recording/playback.

Zooming

DCR-SR42 40 ×

DCR-SR62/SR82 25 ×

DCR-SR200/SR300 10 ×

Close view: (Telephoto)

Wider range of view:

(Wide angle)

Recording sound with more

presence (5.1ch surround

recording) (DCR-SR200/SR300)

Built-in

microphone

Recording/Playback

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Press (flash) repeatedly to select an

appropriate setting.

No indication (Auto flash): Automatically

flashes when there is insufficient ambient

light.

r

(Forced flash): Always uses the flash

regardless of the surrounding brightness.

r

(No flash): Records without flash.

bNotes

• The recommended distance to the subject when

using the built-in flash is approximately 0.3 to

2.5 m (1 to 8 feet).

• Remove any dust from the surface of the flash

lamp before using it. Flash effect may be

impaired if heat discoloration or dust obscures

the lamp.

• The flash charge lamp flickers while charging

the flash, and remains lit when the battery

charge is complete.

• If you use the flash in bright places such as

when shooting a backlit subject, the flash may

not be effective.

• When attaching a conversion lens (optional) or a

filter (optional) to your camcorder, the flash

light does not emit light.

zTips

• You can change the brightness of the flash by

setting [FLASH LEVEL] (p. 59), or you can

prevent the redeye by setting [REDEYE

REDUC] (p. 59).

You can capture high quality still images

while recording a movie on the hard disk.

1Turn the POWER switch until the

(Movie) lamp lights up, then press START/

STOP to start movie recording.

2Press PHOTO fully.

After you start recording, and before you

finish, you can capture up to 3 frames of

still images from your movie.

3Press START/STOP to stop movie

recording.

Captured still images appear one by one,

and the images are recorded. When

disappears, the image has been recorded.

bNotes

• When you record still images on a “Memory

Stick Duo,” do not eject the “Memory Stick

Duo” before recording a movie is finished and

the still images are recorded on it.

• You cannot use the flash during Dual Rec.

Using the flash (DCR-SR200/

SR300)

Flash

Flash charge

lamp

Capturing high quality still

images during movie recording

(Dual Rec) (DCR-SR200/SR300)

Orange color

boxes indicate the

number of

captured images.

When capturing is

finished, the color

changes to orange.

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Recording/Playback

zTips

• Still images are recorded in the following sizes

with Dual Rec.

DCR-SR200:

– 2.3M (16:9 (wide))

–1.7M (4:3)

DCR-SR300:

– 4.6M (16:9 (wide))

–3.4M (4:3)

• You can record still images during recording

standby in the same way as when the POWER

switch is set to (Still). You can also record

with the flash.

You can change the recording media of still

images to a “Memory Stick Duo.” In the

default setting, still images are recorded on

the hard disk of the camcorder.

You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo”

marked with or

(p. 111).

Open the LCD panel, then insert the

“Memory Stick Duo” into the Memory

Stick Duo slot in the right direction until it

clicks.

To change the recording media of still

images

1Touch (OPTION) t tab t

[STILL MEDIA].

2Select the media in which you want to

save still images, then touch .

Your camcorder returns to recording

standby mode. If you select [MEMORY

STICK], appears on the screen.

To eject a “Memory Stick Duo”

Open the LCD panel, lightly push the

“Memory Stick Duo” in once.

bNotes

• Do not try to force the “Memory Stick Duo” out.

Doing so may result in damage.

• When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, your

camcorder is reading/writing data. Do not shake

or knock your camcorder, turn the power off,

eject the “Memory Stick Duo,” or remove the

battery pack. Otherwise, image data may be

damaged.

• If you insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the

slot in the wrong direction, the “Memory Stick

Duo,” the “Memory Stick Duo” slot, or image

data may be damaged.

zTips

• The number of recordable images varies

depending on the image quality or the image

size. For details, see page 57.

DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82:

Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON.

( appears.)

Recording still images on a

“Memory Stick Duo”

ACCESS lamp

(“Memory Stick Duo”)

Recording in dark places

(NightShot plus/NightShot)

Infrared port

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bNotes

• The NightShot plus and Super NightShot plus

functions use infrared light. Therefore, do not

cover the infrared port with your fingers or other

objects, and remove the conversion lens

(optional).

• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 67)

when it is hard to focus automatically.

• Do not use the NightShot plus and Super

NightShot plus functions in bright places. This

may cause a malfunction.

zTips

• To record an image brighter, use Super

NightShot plus function (p. 70). To record an

image more faithfully to the original colors, use

Color Slow Shutter function (p. 70).

DCR-SR200/SR300:

Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON. (

appears.)

bNotes

• The NightShot and Super NightShot functions

use infrared light. Therefore, do not cover the

infrared port with your fingers or other objects,

and remove the conversion lens (optional).

• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 67)

when it is hard to focus automatically.

• Do not use the NightShot and Super NightShot

functions in bright places. This may cause a

malfunction.

zTips

• To record an image brighter, use Super

NightShot function (p. 70). To record an image

more faithfully to the original colors, use Color

Slow Shutter function (p. 70).

To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects,

press BACK LIGHT to display .. To

cancel the back light function, press BACK

LIGHT again.

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the

camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees

to the lens side (2).

zTips

• A mirror-image of the subject appears on the

LCD screen, but the image will be normal when

recorded.

To select the aspect ratio of the

movies

DCR-SR42:

1Turn the POWER switch until the

(Movie) lamp lights up.

NIGHT SHOT

OFF

ON

Infrared port

Adjusting the exposure for

backlit subjects

Recording in mirror mode

Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9

or 4:3) of the recording image

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Recording/Playback

2On the HOME MENU, touch

(SETTINGS) t [MOVIE

SETTINGS] t [WIDE SELECT] t

[4:3] or [16:9 WIDE] (p. 54).

DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300:

1Turn the POWER switch until the

(Movie) lamp lights up.

2Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to

select the desired screen aspect ratio.

bNotes

• Differences in the angle of view between 16:9

(wide) and 4:3 vary depending on the zoom

position.

• When you view the movie on a TV, set [TV

TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your TV

(16:9/4:3) (p. 62).

• When you view 16:9 (wide) images with [TV

TYPE] set to [4:3], they may appear rough

depending on subjects.

To select the aspect ratio of the still

images (except for DCR-SR42)

1Turn the POWER switch until the

(Still) lamp lights up.

The aspect ratio changes to 4:3

automatically.

2Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to

select the desired screen aspect ratio.

bNotes

• For DCR-SR62/SR82, the size of still images is

[ 0.7M] (16:9 (wide)) or [1.0M] (4:3) at

maximum.

• For DCR-SR200, the size of still images is

[ 3.0M] (16:9 (wide)) or [4.0M] (4:3) at

maximum.

• For DCR-SR300, the size of still images is

[ 4.6M] (16:9 (wide)) or [6.1M] (4:3) at

maximum.

zTips

• For the number of recordable still images, see

page 57.

Fast moving subjects and actions, which

cannot be captured under the ordinary

shooting conditions, can be shot in smooth

moving slow-motion for about 3 seconds.

This is useful to shoot fast actions such as a

golf or tennis swing.

1Turn the POWER switch to turn on the

camcorder.

2Press (HOME) A (or B) to display

the HOME MENU.

3Touch (CAMERA).

4Touch [SMTH SLW REC].

Recording the fast action in

slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC)

(DCR-SR200/SR300)

(HOME) B

(HOME) A

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5Press START/STOP.

An about 3 second-movie is recorded as a

12 second-slow-motion-movie.

When [Recording···] disappears, recording

is finished.

Touch to cancel the smooth slow

recording.

To change the setting

Touch (OPTION) t tab, then

select the setting you want to change.

• [TIMING]

Select the recording start point after

START/STOP is pressed. The default

setting is [3sec AFTER].

• [RECORD SOUND]

Select [ON] ( ) to superimpose sounds

such as conversation on the slow motion

pictures (The default setting is [OFF]).

Your camcorder records sounds for about

12 seconds while [Recording···] is

displayed in step 5.

bNotes

• Sounds are not recorded during the about 3

second-movie shooting.

• Image quality of [SMTH SLW REC] is not as

good as that of normal recording.

[3sec AFTER]

[3sec BEFORE]

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Recording/Playback

Recording/Playback

Playback

1Turn the POWER switch A to turn on your camcorder.

2Press (VIEW IMAGES) B (or C) button.

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

display the thumbnails.)

1: Displays movies.

2: Displays still images on the hard disk.

3: Displays still images on a “Memory Stick Duo.”

zTips

• Moving the power zoom lever F let you select whether to display 6 or 12 images on the

VISUAL INDEX screen. To fix this number, touch (SETTINGS) on the HOME MENU

t [VIEW IMAGES SET] t [ DISPLAY] (p. 61).

POWER

switch A

Power zoom lever F

(HOME) E

(VIEW IMAGES) B button

(HOME) D

(VIEW

IMAGES) C

button

Previous

6 images

Next

6 images

Searches for images

by date (p. 33)

Appears with the image on each of the tab that was lastly played back/

recorded (B for the still image).

Returns to the

recording screen (OPTION)

Returns to the

recording screen

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3Start playback.

Touch the tab, and the movie to be played back.

Touch the , or tab, and the still image to be played back.

To switch to the playback mode using

the (HOME) D (or E) button

On the HOME MENU, touch (VIEW

IMAGES) t [VISUAL INDEX].

To adjust the sound volume of movies

Touch (OPTION) t tab t

[VOLUME], then adjust the volume with

/.

zTips

• 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.

Movies

Beginning of the

movie/previous

movie

Toggles Play or Pause as you touch

Next movie

Stop (go to the VISUAL

INDEX screen) Reverse/ Forward

(OPTION)

Return (to the VISUAL

INDEX screen)

Still images

Previous/Next

Go to the VISUAL

INDEX screen

(OPTION)

Return (to the VISUAL

INDEX screen)

Slide show button (p. 34)

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Recording/Playback

You can magnify still images from about

1.1 to 5 times the original size.

Magnification can be adjusted with the

power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on

the LCD frame.

1Play back the still images you want to

magnify.

2Magnify the still image with T

(Telephoto).

The screen is framed.

3Touch the screen at the point you want

to display in the center of the displayed

frame.

4Adjust the magnification with W (Wide

angle)/T (Telephoto).

To cancel, touch .

You can search for desired images by date

efficiently.

1Turn the POWER switch to turn on the

camcorder, and press (VIEW

IMAGES) button.

The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on

the LCD screen.

2To search for movies, touch tab. To

search for still images, touch or

tab.

3Touch [DATE].

The recording dates of images are

displayed on the screen.

4Touch Previous/Next Date button to

select the date of the desired image.

5Touch while the selected date of

the desired image is highlighted.

The images for selected date are

displayed on the VISUAL INDEX

screen.

Using PB zoom Searching for desired images by

date (Date Index)

Return to the VISUAL INDEX screen

Previous/Next Date button

Recording/Playback

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Touch on the still image playback

screen.

The slide show begins from the selected

image.

Touch to stop the slide show. To

restart, touch again.

bNotes

• You cannot operate playback zoom during slide

show.

zTips

• You can set continuous slide show playback by

selecting (OPTION) t tab t

[SLIDE SHOW SET]. The default setting is

[ON] (continuous playback).

Playing back a series of still

images (Slide show)

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Recording/Playback

Playing the image on a TV

Connect your camcorder to the input jack of TV or VCR using A/V connecting cable 1 or

A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO 2. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the

supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied

with the devices to be connected.

• To view the recorded images on a computer, see page 73.

1A/V connecting cable (supplied)

The Handycam Station and your camcorder are

both equipped with A/V OUT jacks (p. 120,

121). Connect the A/V connecting cable either

to the Handycam Station or to your camcorder,

according to your setup.

2A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO

(optional)

When connecting to another device via the S

VIDEO jack, by using an A/V connecting cable

with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher

quality images can be produced than with an

A/V connecting cable. Connect the white and

red plug (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO

plug (S VIDEO channel) of the A/V connecting

cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional). The

yellow plug connection is not necessary. S

VIDEO connection only will not output audio.

bNotes

• Do not connect A/V connecting cables to both

your camcorder and the Handycam Station at the

same time. The image might get disturbed.

zTips

• You can display the counter on the TV screen by

setting [DISP OUTPUT] to [V-OUT/PANEL]

(p. 63).

When your TV is connected to a VCR

Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN

input on the VCR. Set the input selector on

the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.),

if the VCR has an input selector.

A/V OUT

IN IN

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIOAUDIO

VIDEO

: Signal flow

A/V OUT jack

Device without

an S VIDEO jack

Device with an

S VIDEO jack

(Yellow)

(White)

(Red)

VCRs or TVs

(Yellow)

(White)

(Red)

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To set the aspect ratio according to the

connected TV (16:9/4:3)

Change the setting according to the screen

aspect ratio of the TV you will view images

on.

1Turn the POWER switch to turn on the

camcorder.

2Touch (HOME) t

(SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT

SETTINGS] t [TV TYPE] t [16:9]

or [4:3] t .

bNotes

• When you connect your camcorder to a TV

compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system, set [TV

TYPE] to [16:9]. The TV switches to full mode

automatically. Refer also to the instruction

manuals supplied with your TV.

• When you set [TV TYPE] to [4:3], the image

quality may deteriorate. Also, when the

recorded image’s aspect ratio switches between

16:9 (wide) and 4:3, the image may jitter.

• On some 4:3 TVs, the still images recorded in

4:3 aspect ratio may not be displayed full

screen. This is not a malfunction.

• When you play back an image recorded in 16:9

(wide) aspect ratio on a 4:3 TV not compatible

with the 16:9 (wide) signal, set [TV TYPE] to

[4:3].

When your TV is monaural (When your

TV has only one audio input jack)

Connect the yellow plug of the A/V

connecting cable to the video input jack and

connect the white (left channel) or red

(right channel) plug to the audio input jack

of your TV or VCR. When you want to play

the sound in monaural mode, use a

connecting cable for that purpose.

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Recording/Playback

Saving images

Recorded images are stored on the internal hard disk of your camcorder. Due to the limited

capacity of the internal hard disk, make sure that you save the image data to some type of external

media such as a DVD-R or a computer.

You can save the images recorded on the camcorder as described below.

By using the software on the supplied CD-ROM, you can save images on a DVD or the hard

disk of a computer.

Saving images using a computer

Creating a DVD with One

Touch

(One Touch Disc Burn)

You can save images recorded on

the camcorder directly to a DVD

with ease.

See “Creating a DVD with

One Touch” on page 77.

Saving images on a computer

You can save images recorded on

the camcorder on the hard disk of a

computer.

See “Importing images to

a computer” on page 81.

Creating a DVD with selected

images

You can save images imported to

your computer on a DVD. You can

also edit those images.

See “Creating and

copying a DVD” on page

90.

Saving images by connecting your camcorder to other devices

Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD

devices

See “Dubbing to VCR or

DVD/HDD recorders” on

page 45.

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Editing

(OTHERS) category

This category enables you to edit the

images, to print still images and to connect

your camcorder to a computer.

DELETE

You can delete images on the hard disk or a

“Memory Stick Duo” (p. 38).

EDIT

You can edit the images on the hard disk or

a “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 40, 41).

PLAYLIST EDIT

You can create and edit a Playlist (p. 42).

PRINT

You can print still images on a connected

PictBridge printer (p. 46).

COMPUTER

You can connect your camcorder to a

computer (p. 73).

Deleting images

You can delete images recorded on the hard

disk or a “Memory Stick Duo” using your

camcorder.

bNotes

• You cannot restore images once they are

deleted.

zTips

• You can select up to 100 images at one time.

• You can delete a image when viewing it by

selecting (OPTION) t tab t

[DELETE].

You can free hard disk space by deleting

image data from the camcorder.

You can check the free hard disk space of

the camcorder using [ INFO] (p. 50).

bNotes

• Important data should be saved on external media

(p. 37).

• Do not try to delete the files on the hard disk of

the camcorder using a computer.

1On the (HOME MENU), touch

(OTHERS) t [DELETE].

2Touch [ DELETE].

3Touch [ DELETE] (movies) or

[ DELETE] (still images),

according to the type of image

you want to delete.

Item list

(OTHERS) category

Deleting the images on the hard

disk

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Editing

4Touch the image to be deleted.

The selected image is marked with .

Press and hold the image on the LCD

screen to confirm the image.

Touch to return to the previous

screen.

5Touch t [YES] t .

To delete all movies or still images at

one time

In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL] or

[ DELETE ALL] t [YES] t [YES]

t .

To delete all the movies or the still

images recorded on the same day at

one time

1On the (HOME MENU), touch

(OTHERS) t [DELETE] t [

DELETE].

2Touch [ DELETE by date] or [

DELETE by date] according to the type

of image you want to delete.

The recording dates of images are

displayed on the screen.

3Touch Previous/Next Date button to

select the recording date of the desired

image.

4Touch while the selected recording

date is highlighted.

The images recorded on the selected

date are displayed on the screen.

Touch the image on the LCD screen to

confirm the image. Touch to return

to the previous screen.

5Touch t [YES] t .

bNotes

• Do not remove the battery pack or the AC

Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting the

images. It may damage the hard disk.

• If the deleted movie is included in the Playlist

(p. 42), the movie is deleted also from the

Playlist.

zTips

• To delete all images recorded on the hard disk,

and recover all the recordable space of hard

disk, format the hard disk (p. 49).

• The images recorded by this camcorder and

stored onto the hard disk are called “original.”

To delete images on a “Memory Stick

Duo,” insert it in your camcorder before the

operation.

1On the (HOME MENU), touch

(OTHERS) t [DELETE].

2Touch [ DELETE].

3Touch [ DELETE].

Previous/Next button

Deleting the still images in the

“Memory Stick Duo”

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4Touch the still image to be

deleted.

The selected still image is marked with

.

Press and hold the still image on the LCD

screen to confirm the still image.

Touch to return to the previous

screen.

5Touch t [YES] t .

To delete all still images on the

“Memory Stick Duo”

In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL] t

[YES] t [YES] t .

bNotes

• You cannot delete still images in the following

cases:

– “Memory Stick Duo” is write-protected

(p. 111).

– write-protection is set to the still images by

the other device.

zTips

• To delete all images recorded on the “Memory

Stick Duo,” format the “Memory Stick Duo”

(p. 50).

Dividing a movie

You can divide movies on the hard disk of

your camcorder.

bNotes

• During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot

divide movies. Cancel Easy Handycam

operation.

1On the (HOME MENU), touch

(OTHERS) t [EDIT].

2Touch [DIVIDE].

3Touch the movie to be divided.

The selected movie starts playback.

4Touch at the point where

you want to divide the movie into

scenes.

The movie pauses.

Play and pause toggles as you press

.

5Touch t [YES] t .

Adjusts the dividing point with more

precision after the dividing point has

been selected with .

Returns to the beginning of the

selected movie.

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Editing

bNotes

• You cannot restore movies once they are

divided.

• Do not remove the battery pack or the AC

Adaptor from your camcorder while dividing

the movie. It may damage the hard disk.

• If the divided original movie is included in the

Playlist, the movie in the Playlist will also be

divided.

• A slight difference may occur from the point

where you touch and the actual dividing

point, as your camcorder selects the dividing

point based on about half-second increments.

Copying still images

You can copy still images from the hard

disk to a “Memory Stick Duo.”

Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” in your

camcorder before the operation.

zTips

• You can select up to 100 still images at one

time.

• You can copy a still image when viewing it by

selecting (OPTION) t tab t

[COPYt].

1On the (HOME MENU), touch

(OTHERS) t [EDIT] t

[COPY].

2Touch [ t COPY].

3Touch the still image to be

copied.

The selected still image is marked with

.

Press and hold the image on the LCD

screen to confirm the image.

Touch to return to the previous

screen.

4Touch t [YES].

Copying starts.

5When [Completed.] appears,

touch .

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To copy all the still images recorded

on the same day at one time

1On the (HOME MENU), touch

(OTHERS) t [EDIT] t [COPY].

2Touch [ tCOPY by date].

The recording dates of still images are

displayed on the screen.

3Touch Previous/Next Date button to

select the recording date of the desired

still image.

4Touch while the selected recording

date is highlighted.

The still images recorded on the

selected date are displayed on the

screen.

Touch the image on the LCD screen to

confirm the still image. Touch to

return to the previous screen.

5Touch t [YES] t .

bNotes

• Use the AC Adaptor as the power source to

prevent your camcorder from running out of

power during copying.

• Do not apply shock or vibration to your

camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC

Adaptor during copying.

• It may take long when there are many still

images to be copied.

• You cannot copy still images on a “Memory

Stick Duo” to the hard disk.

Previous/Next button

Creating the Playlist

A Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of

the movies that you have selected. The

original movies are not modified even

though you edit or delete the movies in the

Playlist.

bNotes

• During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot

add movies to the Playlist or edit the Playlist.

Cancel Easy Handycam operation.

1On the (HOME MENU), touch

(OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST

EDIT].

2Touch [ ADD].

3Touch the movie to be added to

the Playlist.

.

The selected image is marked with .

Press and hold the image on the LCD

screen to confirm the image.

Touch to return to the previous

screen.

4Touch t [YES] t .

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Editing

To add all the movies recorded on the

same day at one time

1On the (HOME MENU), touch

(OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST EDIT].

2Touch [ ADD by date].

The recording dates of movies are

displayed on the screen.

3Touch Previous/Next Date button to

select the recording date of the desired

movie.

4Touch while the selected recording

date is highlighted.

The movies recorded on the selected

date are displayed on the screen.

Touch the image on the LCD screen to

confirm the movie. Touch to return

to the previous screen.

5Touch t [YES] t .

bNotes

• Do not remove the battery pack or the AC

Adaptor from your camcorder while editing the

Playlist. It may damage the hard disk.

• You cannot add still images to a Playlist.

zTips

• You can add a maximum of 99 movies to the

Playlist.

• You can add a movie when viewing it by

selecting (OPTION) t tab t

[ ADD].

• You can copy the Playlist to a DVD as it is, by

using the supplied software (p. 91).

1On the (HOME MENU), touch

(VIEW IMAGES) t

[PLAYLIST]

The Playlist screen appears.

2Touch the image from which you

want to playback.

The Playlist is played back from the

selected image to the end, then the

screen returns to the Playlist screen.

To erase unnecessary images from

the Playlist

1On the (HOME MENU), touch

(OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST EDIT].

2Touch [ ERASE].

To erase all the images from the

Playlist, touch [ ERASE ALL] t

[YES] t [YES] t .

3Select the image to be deleted from the

list.

The selected image is marked with .

Press and hold the image on the LCD

screen to confirm the image.

Touch to return to the previous

screen.

Previous/Next button

Playing the Playlist

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4Touch t [YES] t .

zTips

• The original images are not changed even if you

erase the images from the Playlist.

To change the order within the Playlist

1On the (HOME MENU), touch

(OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST EDIT].

2Touch [ MOVE].

3Select the image to be moved.

The selected image is marked with .

Press and hold the image on the LCD

screen to confirm the image.

Touch to return to the previous

screen.

4Touch .

5Select the destination with [T]/[t].

6Touch t [YES] t .

zTips

• When you select multiple images, the images

are moved following the order appeared in the

Playlist.

Destination bar

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Editing

Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders

You can dub images played back on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs

or DVD/HDD recorders. Connect the device in either of the following ways.

Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation

(p. 13). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.

bNotes

• Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate.

AA/V connecting cable (supplied)

The Handycam Station and your camcorder

are both equipped with A/V OUT jacks

(p. 120, 121). Connect the A/V connecting

cable either to the Handycam Station or to

your camcorder, according to your setup.

BA/V connecting cable with S VIDEO

(optional)

When connecting to another device via the S

VIDEO jack, by using an A/V connecting

cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional),

higher quality images can be produced than

with an A/V connecting cable. Connect the

white and red plug (left/right audio) and the S

VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the A/V

connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable

(optional). The yellow plug connection is not

necessary. S VIDEO connection only will not

output audio.

bNotes

• To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter,

etc.) on the screen of the monitor device

connected, set (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT

SETTINGS] t [DISP OUTPUT] t [LCD

PANEL] (the default setting) on the HOME

MENU (p. 63).

• To record the date/time and camera settings

data, display them on the screen (p. 60).

• When you are connecting your camcorder to a

monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the

A/V connecting cable to the video input jack,

and the red (right channel) or the white (left

channel) plug to the audio input jack on the

device.

A/V OUT

IN IN

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIOAUDIO

VIDEO

VCRs or DVD/

HDD recorders

: Video/Signal flow

A/V OUT jack

Device without an

S VIDEO jack

Device with an

S VIDEO jack

(Yellow)

(White)

(Red)

(Yellow)

(White)

(Red)

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1Turn on your camcorder, and

press (VIEW IMAGES) button.

Set [TV TYPE] according to the display

device (p. 62).

2Insert the recording media in the

recording device.

If your recording device has an input

selector, set it to the input mode.

3Connect your camcorder to the

recording device (VCR or DVD/

HDD recorder) with the A/V

connecting cable (supplied) 1 or

an A/V connecting cable with S

VIDEO (optional) 2.

Connect your camcorder to the input

jacks of the recording device.

4Start the playback on your

camcorder, and record it on the

recording device.

Refer to the instruction manuals

supplied with your recording device for

details.

5When dubbing is finished, stop

the recording device, and then

your camcorder.

Printing recorded

images (PictBridge

compliant printer)

You can print out still images using a

PictBridge compliant printer, without

connecting the camcorder to a computer.

Connect your camcorder to the AC Adaptor

to obtain power from the wall outlet (p. 13).

Turn on the printer.

To print still images on a “Memory Stick

Duo,” insert the “Memory Stick Duo”

containing them into your camcorder.

1Connect the Handycam Station to

the wall outlet using the supplied

AC Adaptor.

2Set the camcorder onto the

Handycam Station securely, then

turn the POWER switch to turn

on.

3Connect the (USB) jack of the

Handycam Station to the printer

using the supplied USB cable.

Connecting your camcorder to

the printer

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Editing

[USB SELECT] appears on the screen

automatically.

4Touch [ PRINT] (hard disk) or

[ PRINT] (“Memory Stick Duo”)

depending on the media of the

image to be printed.

You can select a still image on the

screen.

bNotes

• We can guarantee the operation of only models

that are PictBridge compatible.

1Touch the still image to be

printed.

The selected image is marked with .

Press and hold the image on the LCD

screen to confirm the image.

Touch to return to the previous

screen.

2Touch (OPTION), set the

following options, then touch

.

[COPIES]: Set number of copies of a

still image to be printed. You can set up

to 20 copies.

[DATE/TIME]: Select [DATE],

[DAY&TIME], or [OFF] (no date/time

printed).

[SIZE]: Select the paper size.

If you do not change the setting, go to

step 3.

3Touch [EXEC] t [YES] t .

The image selection screen appears

again.

To finish printing

Touch on the image selection screen.

bNotes

• Refer also to the instruction manual of the

printer to be used.

• Do not attempt the following operations when

is on the screen. The operations may not be

performed properly.

– To operate the POWER switch

– To press (VIEW IMAGES) button

– To remove your camcorder from the

Handycam Station

– To disconnect the USB cable (supplied) from

the Handycam Station or the printer

– To remove the “Memory Stick Duo” from

your camcorder, in the case of [ PRINT]

• If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB

cable, turn the printer off and on again, and

restart the operation from the beginning.

• You can select only the paper sizes that the

printer can print.

Printing

When connection is complete,

(PictBridge connecting) appears on

the screen.

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• On some printer models, the top, bottom, right,

and left edges of images may be trimmed. If you

print a still image recorded in a 16:9 (wide)

ratio, the left and right ends of the image may be

trimmed widely.

• Some printer models may not support the date

printing function. Refer to your printer’s

instruction manual for details.

• The images described below may not be printed

out:

– The image edited by a computer

– The image recorded by other devices

– The image file exceeding 3 MB

– The image file larger than 2848 × 2136 pixels

zTips

• PictBridge is an industry standard established

by the Camera & Imaging Products Association

(CIPA). You can print still images without using

a computer by connecting a printer directly to a

digital video camera or digital still camera,

regardless of model or manufacturer.

• You can print a still image when viewing it by

selecting (OPTION) t tab t

[PRINT].

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Utilizing recording media

Utilizing recording media

(MANAGE HDD/

MEMORY) category

This category enables you to use the hard

disk or a “Memory Stick Duo” for various

purposes.

FORMAT

You can format the hard disk and recover

recordable free space (p. 49).

FORMAT

You can format the “Memory Stick Duo”

and recover the recordable free space

(p. 50).

INFO

You can display the hard disk capacity

(p. 50).

Formatting the hard

disk or the “Memory

Stick Duo”

You can delete all the images on the hard disk

of the camcorder to recover recordable free

space to allow you to write in.

Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet

using the supplied AC adaptor for this

operation (p. 13).

bNotes

• To avoid the loss of important images, you should

save them (p. 37) before performing

[FORMAT].

1On the (HOME MENU), touch

(MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t

[FORMAT].

2Touch [YES] t [YES].

3When [Completed.] appears,

touch .

bNotes

• While [ FORMAT] is activated, do not

remove the AC Adaptor or the battery pack.

Item list

(MANAGE HDD/MEMORY)

category

Formatting the hard disk

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Formatting deletes all images on a

“Memory Stick Duo.”

1Turn on your camcorder.

2Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” to

be formatted into your

camcorder.

3On the (HOME MENU), touch

(MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t

[FORMAT].

4Touch [YES] t [YES].

5When [Completed.] appears,

touch .

bNotes

• Even the still images protected with another

device against accidental deletion are also

deleted.

• Do not attempt the following operations when

[Executing...] is on the screen:

– To operate the POWER switch or buttons

– To remove the “Memory Stick Duo”

Formatting the “Memory Stick

Duo”

Checking the hard

disk information

You can display the hard disk information,

and check the approximate amount of free

hard disk space.

On the (HOME MENU), touch

(MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t

[INFO].

To turn off the display

Touch .

bNotes

• The calculation for hard disk space is 1MB =

1 048 576 bytes. The fractions less than MB are

discarded when the hard disk space is displayed.

The displayed size of the whole hard disk space

will be slightly smaller than the size shown

below despite of displaying both free and used

hard disk space.

– DCR-SR42/SR62:

30 000 MB

– DCR-SR82:

60 000MB

– DCR-SR200/SR300:

40 000MB

• Since there is the management file area, the used

space is not displayed as 0MB even if you

perform [ FORMAT] (p. 49).

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Utilizing recording media

Preventing data on the hard disk of the

camcorder from being recovered

[ EMPTY] allows you to write non

important data onto the hard disk of the

camcorder. In this way, it may become

more difficult to recover any original data.

When you dispose or transfer the

camcorder to others, it is recommended that

you perform [ EMPTY].

Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet

using the supplied AC Adaptor for this

operation (p. 13)

bNotes

• If you perform [ EMPTY], all the images

are deleted. To avoid the loss of important

images, they should be saved (p. 37) before

performing [ EMPTY].

• You cannot perform [ EMPTY] unless you

connect the AC adaptor to the wall outlet.

• Disconnect all cables except the AC Adaptor.

Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the

operation.

• While performing [ EMPTY], do not apply

any vibrations or shocks.

1Make sure the AC Adaptor is

connected, then turn the POWER

switch to turn on.

zTips

• You can perform this operation, whichever

position of the (Movie) lamp/ (Still)

lamp is lit.

2On the (HOME MENU), touch

(MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t

[ FORMAT].

The [ FORMAT] screen appears.

3Press and hold BACK LIGHT

button for a few seconds.

The [ EMPTY] screen appears.

4Touch [YES] t [YES].

5When [Completed.] appears,

touch .

bNotes

• The actual performing time for [ EMPTY]

is as follows;

– DCR-SR42/SR62:

approx. 30 minutes

– DCR-SR82:

approx. 60 minutes

– DCR-SR200/SR300:

approx. 40 minutes

• If you stop performing [ EMPTY] between

step 4 and 5, be sure to complete the operation

by performing [ FORMAT] or [

EMPTY] when you use the camcorder next

time.

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Customizing your camcorder

What you can do with the (SETTINGS)

category of the HOME MENU

You can change the recording functions and

the operating settings for your convenience.

1Turn on your camcorder, then

press (HOME).

2Touch (SETTINGS).

3Touch the desired setup item.

If the item is not on the screen, touch v/

V to change the page.

4Touch the desired item.

If the item is not on the screen, touch v/

V to change the page.

5Change the setting, then touch

.

Using the HOME MENU

(SETTINGS) category

(HOME)

(HOME)

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Customizing your camcorder

MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 54)

PHOTO SETTINGS (p. 57)

VIEW IMAGES SET (p. 60)

SOUND/DISP SET*6 (p. 61)

OUTPUT SETTINGS (p. 62)

CLOCK/ LANG (p. 63)

GENERAL SET (p. 64)

*1DCR-SR42

*2DCR-SR200/SR300

*3DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300

*4You can set these items also during Easy

Handycam operation (p. 20).

*5DCR-SR300

*6[SOUND SETTINGS] (during Easy

Handycam operation)

List of the (SETTINGS)

category items

Items Page

REC MODE 54

NIGHTSHOT LIGHT 54

WIDE SELECT*154

DIGITAL ZOOM 55

STEADYSHOT 55

AUTO SLW SHUTTR 55

GUIDEFRAME*256

ZEBRA*256

REMAINING 56

FLASH LEVEL*259

REDEYE REDUC*259

Items Page

IMAGE SIZE*3*457

QUALITY 58

FILE NO. 58

NIGHTSHOT LIGHT 54

STEADYSHOT*555

GUIDEFRAME*256

ZEBRA*256

FLASH LEVEL*359

REDEYE REDUC*359

STILL MEDIA*427

Items Page

DATA CODE 60

DISPLAY 61

Items Page

VOLUME*461

BEEP*461

LCD BRIGHT 61

LCD BL LEVEL 62

LCD COLOR 62

Items Page

TV TYPE 62

DISP OUTPUT 63

Items Page

CLOCK SET*417

AREA SET 63

DST SET/SUMMERTIME 63

LANGUAGE SET*463

Items Page

DEMO MODE 64

CALIBRATION 115

A.SHUT OFF 64

REMOTE CTRL*364

DROP SENSOR 64

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MOVIE SETTINGS

(Items for recording movies)

Touch 1, then 2.

If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V

to change the page.

How to set

(HOME MENU) t page 52

(OPTION MENU) t page 65

The default settings are marked with B.

You can select a recording mode to record a

movie with the image quality from 3 levels.

HQ

Records in high quality mode.

(9M (HQ))

BSP

Records in standard quality mode.

(6M (SP))

LP

Increases the recording time (Long Play).

(3M (LP))

Recordable time (approx.)

DCR-SR42/SR62:

REC MODE

Recording mode Recordable time

HQ 7 hours 20 min.

SP 10 hours 50 min.

LP 20 hours 50 min.

DCR-SR82:

DCR-SR200/SR300:

bNotes

• If you record in the LP mode, the quality of

scenes may be degraded, or scenes with quick

movements may appear with a block noise when

you play back the movie.

When using either the NightShot plus/

NightShot (p. 27) or [S. NIGHTSHOT

PLS] (p. 70)/[SUPER NIGHTSHOT]

(p. 70) function to record, you can record

clearer images by setting [NIGHTSHOT

LIGHT], which emits infrared light

(invisible), to [ON] (the default setting).

bNotes

• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers

or other objects.

• Remove the conversion lens (optional).

• The maximum shooting distance using

[NIGHTSHOT LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet).

When recording images, you can select the

aspect ratio according to the TV connected.

Refer also to the instruction manuals

supplied with your TV.

B4:3

Records images to the full screen on a 4:3

TV screen.

Recording mode Recordable time

HQ 14 hours 40 min.

SP 21 hours 40 min.

LP 41 hours 50 min.

Recording mode Recordable time

HQ 9 hours 30 min.

SP 14 hours 30 min.

LP 28 hours

NIGHTSHOT LIGHT

WIDE SELECT

(DCR-SR42)

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Customizing your camcorder

16:9 WIDE ( )

Records images to the full screen on a 16:9

(wide) TV screen.

bNotes

• Set [TV TYPE] correctly according to the TV

connected for playback (p. 62).

You can select the maximum zoom level in

case you want to zoom greater than optical

zoom magnification (p. 25). Note that the

image quality decreases when you use the

digital zoom.

DCR-SR42:

BOFF

Up to 40 × zoom is performed optically.

80 ×

Up to 40 × zoom is performed optically,

and after that, up to 80 × zoom is

performed digitally.

2000 ×

Up to 40 × zoom is performed optically,

and after that, up to 2000 × zoom is

performed digitally.

DCR-SR62/SR82:

BOFF

Up to 25 × zoom is performed optically.

50 ×

Up to 25 × zoom is performed optically,

and after that, up to 50 × zoom is

performed digitally.

2000 ×

Up to 25 × zoom is performed optically,

and after that, up to 2000 × zoom is

performed digitally.

DCR-SR200:

BOFF

Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically.

20 ×

Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically,

and after that, up to 20 × zoom is

performed digitally.

80 ×

Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically,

and after that, up to 80 × zoom is

performed digitally.

DCR-SR300:

BOFF

Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically.

20 ×

Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically,

and after that, up to 20 × zoom is

performed digitally.

You can compensate for camera shake (the

default setting is [ON]). Set

[STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when

using a tripod (optional), then the image

becomes natural.

When recording in dark places, the shutter

speed is automatically reduced to 1/30

second (the default setting is [ON]).

DIGITAL ZOOM

The right side of the bar shows the digital

zooming factor. The zooming zone

appears when you select the zooming

level.

STEADYSHOT

AUTO SLW SHUTTR

(Auto Slow Shutter)

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You can display the frame and check that

the subject is horizontal or vertical by

setting [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON].

The frame is not recorded. Press DISP/

BATT INFO to make the frame disappear.

zTips

• Positioning the subject at the cross point of the

guide frame makes a balanced composition.

Diagonal stripes appear in portions of the

screen where brightness is at a preset level.

This is useful as a guide when adjusting the

brightness. When you change the default

setting, is displayed. The zebra pattern

is not recorded.

BOFF

The zebra pattern is not displayed.

70

The zebra pattern appears at a screen

brightness level of about 70 IRE.

100

The zebra pattern appears at a screen

brightness level of about 100 IRE or

higher.

bNotes

• Portions of the screen where brightness is about

100 IRE or above may appear overexposed.

zTips

• IRE represents the screen brightness level.

BAUTO

Displays the remaining recording time of

movies for about 8 seconds in situations

such as those described below.

– When your camcorder recognizes the

remaining hard disk capacity with the

POWER switch is set to (Movie).

– When you press DISP/BATT INFO to

switch the indicator from off to on with

the POWER switch is set to (Movie).

– When you select the movie recording

mode on the HOME MENU.

ON

Always displays the remaining hard disk

indicator.

bNotes

• When the remaining recordable time for movies

is less than 5 minutes, the indicator stays on the

screen.

S

See page 59.

S

See page 59.

GUIDEFRAME

(DCR-SR200/SR300)

ZEBRA

(DCR-SR200/SR300)

REMAINING

FLASH LEVEL

(DCR-SR200/SR300)

REDEYE REDUC

(DCR-SR200/SR300)

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PHOTO SETTINGS

(Items for recording still images)

Touch 1, then 2.

If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V

to change the page.

How to set

(HOME MENU) t page 52

(OPTION MENU) t page 65

The default settings are marked with B.

DCR-SR62/SR82:

B1.0M ( )

Records still images clearly.

VGA (0.3M) ( )

Allows the maximum number of still

images to be recorded.

zTips

• The image size is set to [ 0.7M]

automatically in the aspect ratio 16:9 (wide).

DCR-SR200:

B4.0M ( )

Records still images clearly.

1.9M ( )

Allows you to record more still images in

relatively clear quality.

VGA (0.3M) ( )

Allows the maximum number of still

images to be recorded.

zTips

• The image size is set to [ 3.0M]

automatically in the aspect ratio 16:9 (wide).

IMAGE SIZE (except

for DCR-SR42)

4.0M

DCR-SR300:

B6.1M ( )

Records still images clearly.

3.1M ( )

Allows you to record more still images in

relatively clear quality.

VGA (0.3M) ( )

Allows the maximum number of still

images to be recorded.

zTips

• The image size is set to [ 4.6M]

automatically in the aspect ratio 16:9 (wide).

bNotes

• You can set [ IMAGE SIZE] only while the

(Still) lamp is lit.

• For DCR-SR42, the image size is fixed to [VGA

(0.3M)].

zTips

• Still images are recorded in the following sizes

with Dual Rec.

DCR-SR200:

– [ 2.3M] (16:9 (wide))

– [1.7M] (4:3)

DCR-SR300:

– [ 4.6M] (16:9 (wide))

– [3.4M] (4:3)

Capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo”

(MB) and the number of recordable

images (approx.)

6.1M

2848 ×

2136

4.6M

2848 ×

1602

4.0M

2304 ×

1728

3.4M

2136 ×

1602

64MB 21

53

28

70

32

81

37

93

128MB 42

105

56

135

64

160

74

185

256MB 76

190

100

250

115

295

130

335

4.0M

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bNotes

• All numbers measured at the following setting:

Top: [FINE] is selected for image quality.

Bottom: [STANDARD] is selected for image

quality.

• All numbers measured when using a “Memory

Stick Duo” made by Sony Corporation. The

number of recordable images varies depending

on the recording environment.

• You can record up to 9,999 still images on the

hard disk.

• Still image resolution is obtained by the unique

pixel array of Sony's ClearVid CMOS Sensor

and image processing system (new Enhanced

Imaging Processor)(DCR-SR200/SR300).

BFINE ( )

Records still images at the fine image

quality level.

STANDARD ( )

Records still images at the standard image

quality level.

BSERIES

Assigns file numbers in sequence, even if

you change the recording media or replace

the “Memory Stick Duo.”

RESET

Assigns file numbers in sequence,

following the largest file number existing

on the current recording medium.

512MB 155

390

205

510

235

600

270

690

1GB 315

800

420

1050

480

1200

550

1400

2GB 650

1600

860

2150

990

2500

1100

2850

4GB 1250

3200

1700

4250

1950

4900

2250

5700

3.1M

2048 ×

1536

3.0M

2304 ×

1296

2.3M

2016 ×

1134

1.9M

1600 ×

1200

64MB 40

100

42

105

56

135

65

160

128MB 80

205

85

215

110

280

130

325

256MB 140

370

150

395

200

500

235

590

512MB 295

760

310

800

410

1000

480

1200

1GB 600

1550

640

1600

840

2100

980

2450

2GB 1200

3150

1300

3350

1700

4300

2000

5000

4GB 2400

6300

2600

6600

3400

8500

3950

9500

1.7M

1512 ×

1134

1.0M

1152 ×

864

0.7M

1152 ×

648

VGA

640 ×

480

64MB 72

175

120

325

160

390

390

980

128MB 145

355

245

650

325

780

780

1970

256MB 260

640

445

1150

590

1400

1400

3550

512MB 530

1300

900

2400

1200

2850

2850

7200

6.1M

2848 ×

2136

4.6M

2848 ×

1602

4.0M

2304 ×

1728

3.4M

2136 ×

1602

4.0M

3.0M

1.7M

1GB 1050

2650

1800

4900

2450

5900

5900

14500

2GB 2200

5500

3750

10000

5000

12000

12000

30000

4GB 4400

10500

7400

19500

9500

23500

23500

59000

QUALITY

FILE NO. (File number)

1.7M

1512 ×

1134

1.0M

1152 ×

864

0.7M

1152 ×

648

VGA

640 ×

480

1.7M

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See page 54.

See page 55.

See page 56.

See page 56.

You can set this function when you use the

built-in flash (DCR-SR200/SR300), or an

external flash (optional) that is compatible

with your camcorder.

HIGH( )

Makes the flash level higher.

BNORMAL( )

LOW( )

Makes the flash level lower.

You can set this function when you use the

built-in flash (DCR-SR200/SR300), or an

external flash (optional) that is compatible

with your camcorder.

You can prevent redeye by activating the

flash before recording.

DCR-SR62/SR82:

Set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], when

using this function.

DCR-SR200/SR300:

Set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], then press

(flash) (p. 26) repeatedly to select a

setting.

(Auto redeye reduction): Pre-flashes to

reduce redeye before the flash automatically

flashes when there is insufficient ambient

light.

r

(Forced redeye reduction): Always

uses the flash and the redeye reducing pre-

flash.

r

(No flash): Records without flash.

bNotes

• The redeye reduction may not produce the

desired effect due to individual differences and

other conditions.

See page 27.

NIGHTSHOT LIGHT

STEADYSHOT

(DCR-SR300)

GUIDEFRAME

(DCR-SR200/SR300)

ZEBRA

(DCR-SR200/SR300)

FLASH LEVEL (except

for DCR-SR42)

REDEYE REDUC (except

for DCR-SR42)

STILL MEDIA

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VIEW IMAGES SET

(Items to customize the display)

Touch 1, then 2.

If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V

to change the page.

How to set

(HOME MENU) t page 52

(OPTION MENU) t page 65

The default settings are marked with B.

During playback, displays the information

(data code) recorded automatically at the

time of recording.

BOFF

Data code is not displayed.

DATE/TIME

Displays the date and time.

CAMERA DATA (below)

Displays camera setting data.

DATE/TIME

ADate

BTime

DATA CODE

CAMERA DATA

CSteadyShot off

DBrightness

EWhite balance

FGain

GShutter speed

HAperture value

IExposure

zTips

• appears for an image recorded using a flash

(except for DCR-SR42).

• The data code is displayed on the TV screen if

you connect your camcorder to a TV.

• The indicator toggles through the following

sequences as you press DATA CODE on the

Remote Commander: [DATE/TIME] t

[CAMERA DATA] t [OFF] (no indication)

(except for DCR-SR42).

• Depending on the hard disk condition, bars [--:--

:--] appear.

Movie

Still image

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You can select the number of thumbnails

that appear on the VISUAL INDEX screen.

BZOOM LINK

Change the number of thumbnails (6 or 12)

with the power zoom lever on your

camcorder.*

6IMAGES

Displays thumbnails of 6 images.

12IMAGES

Displays thumbnails of 12 images.

*You can operate with the zoom buttons on the

LCD frame or on the Remote Commander

(except for DCR-SR42).

DISPLAY

SOUND/DISP SET

(Items to adjust beep and the screen)

Touch 1, then 2.

If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V

to change the page.

How to set

(HOME MENU) t page 52

(OPTION MENU) t page 65

The default settings are marked with B.

Touch / to adjust the volume

(p. 32).

BON

A melody sounds when you start/stop

recording, or operate the touch panel.

OFF

Cancels the melody and shutter sound.

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD

screen.

1Adjust the brightness with / .

2Touch .

zTips

• This adjustment does not affect the recorded

images in any way.

VOLUME

BEEP

LCD BRIGHT

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You can adjust the brightness of the LCD

screen’s backlight.

BNORMAL

Standard brightness.

BRIGHT

Brightens the LCD screen.

bNotes

• When you connect your camcorder to outside

power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically

selected for the setting.

• When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is

slightly reduced during recording.

• If you open the LCD panel 180 degrees to face

the screen outside and close the LCD panel to

the camcorder body, the setting becomes

[NORMAL] automatically.

zTips

• This adjustment does not affect the recorded

images in any way.

You can adjust the color of the LCD screen

with / .

zTips

• This adjustment does not affect the recorded

images in any way.

LCD BL LEVEL (LCD

backlight level)

LCD COLOR

Low intensity High intensity

OUTPUT SETTINGS

(Items for when connecting other devices)

Touch 1, then 2.

If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V

to change the page.

How to set

(HOME MENU) t page 52

(OPTION MENU) t page 65

The default settings are marked with B.

You need to convert the signal depending

on the TV connected when playing back the

image. The recorded images are played

back as following illustrations.

16:9

(Default setting for DCR-SR62/SR82/

SR200/SR300)

Select this to view your images on a 16:9

(wide) TV.

4:3

(Default setting for DCR-SR42)

Select this to view your images on a 4:3

standard TV.

TV TYPE

Wide (16:9)

images

4:3 images

Wide (16:9)

images

4:3 images

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• When you connect your camcorder to a TV

compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system, set [TV

TYPE] to [16:9]. The TV switches to full mode

automatically. Refer also to the instruction

manuals supplied with your TV.

BLCD PANEL

Shows displays such as the time code on

the LCD screen.

V-OUT/PANEL

Shows displays such as the time code on

the TV screen and the LCD screen.

DISP OUTPUT

CLOCK/ LANG

(Items to set clock and language)

Touch 1, then 2.

If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V

to change the page.

How to set

(HOME MENU) t page 52

(OPTION MENU) t page 65

See page 17.

You can adjust a time difference without

stopping the clock.

Set your local area using v/V when using

your camcorder overseas.

Refer to the world time difference on page

109.

You can change this setting without

stopping the clock.

Set to [ON] to move the time forward

1 hour.

You can select the language to be used on

the LCD screen.

zTips

• Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]]

(simplified English) for when you cannot

find your native tongue among the

options.

CLOCK SET

AREA SET

DST SET/SUMMERTIME

LANGUAGE SET

64

GENERAL SET

(Other setup items)

Touch 1, then 2.

If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V

to change the page.

How to set

(HOME MENU) t page 52

(OPTION MENU) t page 65

The default settings are marked with B.

The default setting is [ON], allowing you to

view the demonstration in about 10

minutes, after you turn the POWER switch

to (Movie).

zTips

• The demonstration will be suspended in

situations such as those described below.

– When you press START/STOP or PHOTO.

– When you touch the screen during the

demonstration (The demonstration starts

again after about 10 minutes).

– When you remove or insert a “Memory Stick

Duo.”

– When you turn the POWER switch to

(Still).

– When you press (HOME)/ (VIEW

IMAGES) button.

See page 115.

DEMO MODE

CALIBRATION

B5 min

The camcorder is automatically turned off

when you do not operate your camcorder

for more than approximately 5 minutes.

NEVER

The camcorder is not automatically turned

off.

bNotes

• When you connect your camcorder to a wall

outlet, [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to

[NEVER].

The default setting is [ON], allowing you to

use the supplied Remote Commander

(p. 122).

zTips

• Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from

responding to a command sent by another VCR

remote control unit.

[DROP SENSOR] is set to [ON] as the

default setting. When the drop sensor has

detected that the camcorder has been

dropped ( appears), recording or playing

back recorded images may be disabled to

protect the internal hard disk.

bNotes

• Set the drop sensor to [ON] (default setting)

when you use the camcorder. Otherwise when

you drop the camcorder, you may damage the

internal hard disk.

• In a non-gravity situation, the drop sensor

activates. When you record images during

activity such as roller-coasting or skydiving,

you can set [DROP SENSOR] to [OFF] ( )

so as not to activate the drop sensor.

A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut

off)

REMOTE CTRL (Remote

control) (except for

DCR-SR42)

DROP SENSOR

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Activating functions 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.

1While using your camcorder,

touch (OPTION) on the screen.

2Touch the desired item.

If you cannot find the desired item,

touch another tab to change the page.

3Change the setting, then touch

.

When the item you want is not on the

screen

Touch another tab. If you cannot find the

item anywhere, the function does not work

under the situation.

bNotes

• The tabs and items that appear on the screen

depend on the recording/playback status of your

camcorder at the time.

• Some items appear without a tab.

• The OPTION MENU cannot be used during

Easy Handycam operation.

Using the OPTION MENU

(OPTION)

Tab

66

See page 65 for setting operation.

*1Items that are included also in the HOME

MENU.

*2DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82

*3DCR-SR200/SR300

*4Except for DCR-SR42

*5DCR-SR62/SR82

See page 65 for setting operation.

*Items that are included also in the HOME

MENU.

Recording items on the OPTION

MENU

Items *1Page

tab

FOCUS -67

SPOT FOCUS -67

TELE MACRO -67

EXPOSURE -68

SPOT METER -68

SCENE SELECTION -68

WHITE BAL. -69

COLOR SLOW SHTR -70

S. NIGHTSHOT PLS*2-70

SUPER NIGHTSHOT*3-70

tab

FADER -71

D.EFFECT -71

PICT.EFFECT -71

tab

REC MODE a54

MICREF LEVEL -71

IMAGE SIZE*4a57

QUALITY a58

SELF-TIMER -71

STILL MEDIA a27

FLASH MODE*5-72

TIMING*3-30

RECORD SOUND*3-30

Viewing items on the OPTION

MENU

Items *Page

tab

DELETE a38

DELETE by date a39

DELETE ALL a39

tab

DIVIDE a40

ERASE a43

ERASE ALL a43

MOVE a44

-- (A tab depends on the situation)

ADD a43

ADD by date a43

PRINT a46

SLIDE SHOW -34

VOLUME a32

DATA CODE a60

SLIDE SHOW SET -34

ADD a42

ADD by date a43

COPYta41

COPY by date a42

-- (No tab)

COPIES -47

DATE/TIME -47

SIZE -47

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Functions set in the OPTION MENU

Items you can set only on the OPTION

MENU will be described below.

The default settings are marked with B.

You can adjust the focus manually. You can

select this function also when you want to

focus on a certain subject intentionally.

1Touch [MANUAL].

9 appears.

2Touch (focusing on close subjects)/

(focusing on distant subjects) to

sharpen the focus. appears when the

focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and

appears when the focus cannot be adjusted

farther away.

3Touch .

To adjust the focus automatically, touch

[AUTO] t in step 1.

bNotes

• The minimum possible distance between

camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp

focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide

angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for

telephoto.

zTips

• It is easier to focus on the subject by moving the

power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to

adjust the focus, then towards W (wide angle) to

adjust the zoom for recording. When you want

to record a subject at close range, move the

power zoom lever to W (wide angle), then

adjust the focus.

• The focal distance information (the distance at

which the subject is focused on, for when it is

dark and hard to adjust focus) appears for a few

seconds in the following cases; (It will not be

displayed correctly if you are using a conversion

lens (optional).)

– When the focus mode is switched from

automatic to manual.

– When you set focus manually.

You can select and adjust the focal point to

aim it at a subject not located at the center

of the screen.

1Touch the subject on the screen.

9 appears.

2Touch [END].

To adjust the focus automatically, touch

[AUTO] t [END] in step 1.

bNotes

• If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is

automatically set to [MANUAL].

This is useful to shoot small subjects, such

as flowers or insects. You can blur out

backgrounds and the subject stands out

clearer.

When you set [TELE MACRO] to [ON]

( ), the zoom (p. 25) moves to the top of

the T (telephoto) side automatically and

allows recording subjects at a close distance

as follows;

DCR-SR42:

down to about 43 cm (17 in.)

DCR-SR62/SR82:

down to about 38 cm (15 in.)

DCR-SR200:

down to about 37 cm (14 5/8 in.)

DCR-SR300:

down to about 45 cm (17 3/4 in.)

FOCUS

SPOT FOCUS

TELE MACRO

68

To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to wide-

angle (W side).

bNotes

• When recording a distant subject, focusing may

be difficult and can take some time.

• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 67)

when it is hard to focus automatically.

You can fix the brightness of an image

manually. When the subject is too much

brighter or gloomier than the background,

adjust [EXPOSURE].

1Touch [MANUAL].

appears.

2Adjust the exposure by touching /

.

3Touch .

To return the setting to automatic exposure,

touch [AUTO] t in step 1.

You can adjust and fix the exposure to the

subject, so that it is recorded in suitable

brightness even when there is strong

contrast between the subject and the

background, such as subjects in the

spotlight on stage.

1Touch the point where you want to fix and

adjust the exposure on the screen.

appears.

2Touch [END].

To return the setting to automatic exposure,

touch [AUTO] t [END] in step 1.

bNotes

• If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is

automatically set to [MANUAL].

You can record images effectively in

various situations with the [SCENE

SELECTION] function.

BAUTO

Select this to automatically record images

effectively without the [SCENE

SELECTION] function.

TWILIGHT* ( )

Select this to take night view without

losing the mood.

TWILIGHT PORT. ( )

Select this to take subject in foreground

against night view (DCR-SR200/SR300).

CANDLE ( )

Select this to take scene without losing

candle mood.

SUNRISE&SUNSET* ( )

Select this to reproduce the atmosphere of

scenes such as sunsets or sunrises.

EXPOSURE

SPOT METER (Flexible

spot meter)

SCENE SELECTION

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Customizing your camcorder

FIREWORKS* ( )

Select this to take spectacular shots of

fireworks.

LANDSCAPE* ( )

Select to shoot distant subjects clearly.

This setting also prevents your camcorder

from focusing on glass or metal mesh in

windows that comes in between the

camcorder and the subject.

PORTRAIT ( )

Select to bring out the subject such as

people or flowers while creating a soft

background.

SPOTLIGHT** ( )

Select to prevent people’s faces from

appearing excessively white when subjects

are lit by strong light.

SPORTS** ( )

Select to minimize shake when shooting

fast moving subjects (DCR-SR42/SR62/

SR82).

BEACH** ( )

Select to take the vivid blue of the ocean or

a lake.

SNOW** ( )

Select to take bright pictures of a white

landscape.

*Your camcorder is set to focus only on distant

subjects.

** Your camcorder is set not to focus on nearby

subjects.

bNotes

• The [WHITE BAL.] setting is cleared when you

set [SCENE SELECTION].

You can adjust the color balance to the

brightness of the recording environment.

BAUTO

The white balance is adjusted

automatically.

OUTDOOR ( )

The white balance is adjusted to be

appropriate for the following recording

conditions:

– Outdoors

– Night views, neon signs and fireworks

– Sunrise or sunset

– Under daylight fluorescent lamps

INDOOR (n)

The white balance is adjusted to be

appropriate for the following recording

conditions:

– Indoors

– At party scenes or studios where the lighting

conditions change quickly

– Under video lamps in a studio, or under

sodium lamps or incandescent-like color

lamps

WHITE BAL. (White

balance)

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ONE PUSH ( )

The white balance will be adjusted

according to the ambient light.

1Touch [ONE PUSH].

2Frame a white object such as a piece of

paper, to fill the screen under the same

lighting conditions as you will shoot

the subject.

3Touch [ ].

flashes quickly. When the white

balance has been adjusted and stored in

the memory, the indicator stops

flashing.

bNotes

• Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or adjust the

color in [ONE PUSH] under white or cool white

fluorescent lamps.

• When you select [ONE PUSH], keep framing

white object while is flashing quickly.

• flashes slowly if [ONE PUSH] could not

be set.

• When [ONE PUSH] was selected, if keeps

flashing after touching , set [WHITE BAL.]

to [AUTO].

• If you change the [WHITE BAL.] settings, the

[SCENE SELECTION] settings return to

[AUTO] automatically.

zTips

• If you changed the battery pack, or moved your

camcorder to or from outdoors when [AUTO]

was selected, aim your camcorder at a nearby

white object with [AUTO] for about 10 seconds

for better color balance adjustment.

• If you change the [SCENE SELECTION]

settings or move your camcorder outdoors

during white balance setting with [ONE PUSH],

you need to repeat the [ONE PUSH] operation.

When you set [COLOR SLOW SHTR] to

[ON], you can record an image brighter in

color even in dark places.

appears on the screen.

To cancel [COLOR SLOW SHTR], touch

[OFF].

bNotes

• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 67)

when it is hard to focus automatically.

• The shutter speed of your camcorder changes

depending on the brightness, which may result

in a slowdown of the motion of the image.

• When the (Still) lamp is lit, this item is

available for DCR-SR200/SR300 only.

The image will be recorded at a maximum

of 16 times the sensitivity of NightShot plus

recording if you set [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS]

to [ON] while the NIGHTSHOT PLUS

switch (p. 27) is also set to ON.

appears on the screen.

To return to the normal setting, set [S.

NIGHTSHOT PLS] to [OFF].

bNotes

• Do not use [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS] in bright

places. This may cause a malfunction.

• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers

or other objects.

• Remove the conversion lens (optional).

• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 67)

when it is hard to focus automatically.

• The shutter speed of your camcorder changes

depending on the brightness, which may result

in a slowdown of the motion of the image.

The image will be recorded at a maximum

of 16 times the sensitivity of NightShot

recording if you set [SUPER

NIGHTSHOT] to [ON] while the

NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 27) is also set to

ON.

appears on the screen.

To return to the normal setting, set [SUPER

NIGHTSHOT] to [OFF].

COLOR SLOW SHTR

(Color Slow Shutter)

S. NIGHTSHOT PLS

(Super NightShot plus)

(DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82)

SUPER NIGHTSHOT

(DCR-SR200/SR300)

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bNotes

• Do not use [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] in bright

places. This may cause a malfunction.

• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers

or other objects.

• Remove the conversion lens (optional).

• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 67)

when it is hard to focus automatically.

• The shutter speed of your camcorder changes

depending on the brightness, which may result

in a slowdown of the motion of the image.

You can record a transition with the

following effects adding to the interval

between scenes.

1Select the desired effect in [STBY] (during

fading in) or [REC] (during fading out)

mode, then touch .

2Press START/STOP.

The fader indicator stops flashing and

disappears when the fade is complete.

To cancel the fader before starting the

operation, touch [OFF] in step 1.

If you press START/STOP, the setting is

canceled.

WHITE FADER

BLACK FADER

When you select [OLD MOVIE],

appears and you can add an old movie

effect to images.

To cancel [D.EFFECT], touch [OFF].

You can add special effects to an image

during recording or playback. appears.

BOFF

Does not use [PICT.EFFECT] setting.

SEPIA

Images appear in sepia.

B&W

Images appear in black and white.

PASTEL

Images appear as a pale pastel drawing.

You can select the microphone level for

recording sound.

Select [LOW] when you want to record

exciting and powerful sound in a concert

hall, etc.

BNORMAL

Records various surround sounds,

converting them into the certain level.

LOW ( )

Records surround sound faithfully. This

setting is not suitable for recording

conversations.

You can record a still image after about 10

seconds.

Press PHOTO when [SELF-TIMER] is set

to [ON], and appears.

To cancel the count down, touch [RESET].

To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF].

zTips

• You can also operate by pressing PHOTO on

the Remote Commander (p. 122) (except for

DCR-SR42).

FADER

D.EFFECT (Digital effect)

Fading out Fading in

PICT.EFFECT (Picture

effect)

MICREF LEVEL

SELF-TIMER

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You can set this function when you use an

external flash (optional) that is compatible

with your camcorder. Attach the external

flash to the Active Interface Shoe (p. 120).

BON ( )

Flashes every time.

AUTO

Flashes automatically.

FLASH MODE

(DCR-SR62/SR82)

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What you can do with Windows computer

When you install the “Picture Motion

Browser” on a Windows computer from the

supplied CD-ROM, you can enjoy the

following operations.

bNotes

• The supplied software is not compatible with a

Macintosh.

xCreating a DVD using the One

Touch Disc Burn function (p. 77)

You can save images recorded on the hard

disk of your camcorder on a DVD by

pressing DISC BURN button on your

Handycam Station (One Touch Disc Burn

function).

It is an simple operation to save images to

a DVD.

xImporting images recorded on the

hard disk of your camcorder to a

computer (p. 81)

You can import images recorded on the

hard disk of your camcorder to a computer

with a simple operation.

xDeleting images recorded on the

hard disk of your camcorder by a

computer (p. 85)

You can delete images recorded on the

hard disk of your camcorder by using a

computer.

xViewing images imported to a

computer (p. 86)

You can manage images recorded on the

hard disk of your camcorder by date, and

select images you want to view as

thumbnails.

These thumbnails can be enlarged and

played in a slide show.

xCreating a DVD with edited images

You can edit images imported to a

computer (p. 88).

You can create a DVD with selected

images (p. 90).

xCreating a DVD with movies

included in a Playlist on your

camcorder (p. 91)

You can save movies included in a Playlist

on your camcorder on a DVD with a

simple operation.

xCopying a DVD

t Video Disc Copier (p. 92)

You can copy a DVD you created as it is.

The Help guide explains all the functions of

all the software applications. Refer to the

Help guide for further detailed operations

after reading this Handbook thoroughly.

To display the Help guide, click the

mark on the screen.

Main functions

About the help function of the

software

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System requirements

OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional,

Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP

Professional, or Windows XP Media

Center Edition

Standard installation is required.

Operation is not assured if the above OS

has been upgraded or in a multi-boot

environment.

CPU: Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or faster

Application: DirectX 9.0c or later (This

product is based on DirectX technology. It

is necessary to have DirectX installed.)

Sound system: Direct Sound compatible

sound card

Memory: 256 MB or more

Hard disk: Available free hard disk space for

installation required: Approximately

600 MB (for creating a DVD, 5 GB or

more may be required)

Display: DirectX 7 or later-compatible video

card, Minimum 1024 × 768 dots, High

Color (16 bit color)

Others: USB port (this must be provided

as standard), DVD burner (CD-ROM drive

is necessary for installation)

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.

CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster

Others: USB port (this must be provided

as standard)

bNotes

• 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.

• Operations are not guaranteed, even on

computers fulfilling the above system

requirements.

• Picture Motion Browser does not support 5.1ch

surround sound reproduction. The sound is

reproduced in 2ch sound.

• If you use a Notebook computer, connect it to

the AC Adaptor as the power source. Otherwise,

the software will not work properly due to the

power saving function of the computer.

zTips

• If your computer has a Memory Stick slot, insert

the “Memory Stick Duo” on which still images

are recorded into the Memory Stick Duo

Adaptor (optional), then insert it into the

Memory Stick slot on your computer to import

still images to the computer.

• When using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and

your computer is not compatible with it, connect

your camcorder with the USB cable instead of

using the Memory Stick slot on the computer.

Use a special caution for preventing

damages and malfunctions of the

camcorder

• When connecting your camcorder with the USB

cable or other cable, make sure you insert the

connector in the correct direction. Do not insert

the connector forcibly as it may damage the

cable or your camcorder.

• Be sure to use the supplied software when

operating images recorded on the camcorder

through a computer.

On screenshots

• The screenshots are from Windows XP. The

scenes may vary depending on the operating

system of the computer.

• On screenshots in this Handbook, the

application for English version is used. When

you install the application, you can select other

language (p. 75).

When using Picture Motion Browser

When playing still images recorded

on a “Memory Stick Duo” with a

computer

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Installing the software

You need to install the software to your

Windows computer before connecting

your camcorder to the computer. The

installation is required only for the first

time.

Provide the camcorder and the Handycam

Station, and a USB cable beforehand.

Contents to be installed and procedures

may differ depending on your OS.

1Confirm that your camcorder is

not connected to the computer.

2Turn on the computer.

bNotes

• Log on as Administrators for installation.

• Close all applications running on the computer

before installing the software.

3Place the supplied CD-ROM in the

disc drive of your computer.

The installation screen appears.

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.

4Click [Install].

5Select the language for the

application to be installed, then

click [Next].

6Check your area and country/

region, then click [Next].

bNotes

• The software is set up for your selected country/

region.

7Read [License Agreement], select

[I accept the terms of the license

agreement] when you agree, then

click [Next].

8Set the camcorder onto the

Handycam Station, then turn the

POWER switch to turn on.

9Connect the Handycam Station to

your computer using the supplied

USB cable, then click [Next] on

the connection confirmation

screen.

Even if a screen prompting you to

restart your computer appears, you do

not need to restart it at this time. Restart

your computer after completing the

installation.

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10

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.

xWindows Media Format 9 Series

Runtime (Windows 2000 only)

Software required to create a DVD

xMicrosoft DirectX 9.0c

Software required to handle movies

Restart the computer if required to

complete the installation.

The short-cut icons, such as [ ] (Picture

Motion Browser), appear on the desktop.

11

Remove the CD-ROM from the

disc drive of your computer.

zTips

• For disconnecting the USB cable, see page 79.

After you install the software,

a shortcut icon for the

customers registration website

is created on the desktop.

• Once you register on the website, you

can get secure and useful customer

support.

http://www.sony.net/registration/di/

• For the information about Picture

Motion Browser, visit the following

URL:

http://www.sony.net/support-disoft/

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Creating a DVD with One Touch

The kinds of DVD that you can use with the

supplied software are as listed below. The

DVDs you can use differ, depending on the

computer you use. For details on the DVDs

compatible with your computer, refer to the

operations manual supplied with your

computer. You may not be able to play back

some types of DVDs, depending on the

device you have. Refer to the specifications

of your playback equipment for additional

compatibility information.

• 8 cm DVDs are not supported.

• When saving data on a DVD+RW, the data is

recorded in VIDEO format. You cannot add

more data on the DVD+RW.

• Use a DVD produced by a reliable

manufacturer. You may not save images

correctly when using a low quality DVD.

You can save images recorded on the hard

disk of your camcorder on a DVD in your

computer by pressing DISC BURN button

on the Handycam Station (One Touch Disc

Burn function) without any complex

operations on your computer. The images

that have not yet been saved on a DVD with

One Touch Disc Burn can automatically be

saved on a DVD.

zTips

• The image data previously saved on a DVD in

this operation cannot be saved again with the

same operation. To save data on a DVD again

after it has been saved previously, import the

images to a computer (p. 81). Then, save the

data on a DVD, following the instructions in

“Creating and copying a DVD” (p. 90).

• The history of each saved image is recorded

according to the user account. If you use a

different user account, the image that has

already been saved to a DVD is written to the

DVD again.

• If you cannot save all your image data on a

DVD, the data is automatically saved on more

than one DVD. The required number of DVDs

is displayed in step 7 on the screen.

• Still images are recorded first on a DVD. When

you save images on several DVDs, the still

images are recorded on the first DVD.

• The sound quality remains as it is when you

save a movie recorded in 5.1ch surround sound

on a DVD (DCR-SR200/SR300).

bNotes

• Still images on a DVD created with One Touch

Disc Burn function cannot be played back on a

DVD player. Play them back on a computer.

1Confirm that the Handycam

Station is not connected to the

computer.

2Turn on the computer.

Types of DVDs you can use

DVD types Characteristics

DVD-R • Unrewritable

• Fairly inexpensive. Mainly

used for saving data

• Compatible with most DVD

players

DVD+R • Unrewritable

DVD+R DL • Using the double layer

DVD+R system containing

more recordable capacity

• Unrewritable

DVD-RW • Rewritable and reusable

DVD+RW • Rewritable and reusable

Saving images on a DVD with One

Touch (One Touch Disc Burn)

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3Place the recordable DVD to be

saved in the DVD drive of your

computer.

zTips

• It is recommended that you use a new

recordable DVD.

• If any software starts on the computer

automatically, close it.

4Connect the Handycam Station to

the wall outlet using the supplied

AC Adaptor.

5Set the camcorder onto the

Handycam Station, then turn the

POWER switch to turn on.

zTips

• You can perform this operation, whichever

position of the (Movie)/ (Still) lamp is

lit.

6Press DISC BURN button on the

Handycam Station.

7Connect the (USB) jack of the

Handycam Station to a computer

using the supplied USB cable.

The DVD recognition window is

displayed on the computer screen.

When the DVD type is recognized,

DVD creation begins.

bNotes

• When connecting your camcorder to a

computer, make sure you insert the connector in

the correct direction. Do not insert the connector

forcibly as it may damage the cable, the

Handycam Station or your computer.

zTips

• Your camcorder is compatible with Hi-Speed

USB (USB 2.0). You can transfer data at a faster

rate using a computer compatible with Hi-Speed

USB (USB 2.0). When you connect a USB

interface not compatible with Hi-Speed USB

(USB 2.0), the data transfer ratio will be that of

USB 1.1 (USB Full-Speed).

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ACurrent status of all DVD creation

BCurrent status per DVD

CNumber of DVDs required

DNumber of DVDs being created

When the DVD creation is completed,

the disc tray opens automatically.

bNotes

• During DVD creation, do not apply vibration to

the camcorder. The DVD creation may be

terminated.

• Make sure no other USB devices are connected

to your computer.

zTips

• When you insert a burned DVD-RW/DVD+RW

in the DVD drive in step 3, a message appears,

asking if you want to delete data saved on a

DVD.

• When you cannot store all the recordable data

on a DVD, follow the on-screen instructions,

then insert a new DVD onto the DVD drive.

8Once the completion dialog for

DVD creation appears, click

[Close] on the computer screen.

To create another DVD, click [Copy].

zTips

• You can also create a DVD by selecting [DISC

BURN] on the [USB SELECT] screen of your

camcorder (p. 80).

• You can also create a DVD by selecting [One

Touch Disc Burn] in the HDD Handycam

Utility (p. 80).

To disconnect the USB cable

1Touch [END] on the LCD screen of

your camcorder.

2Click the [Unplug or eject hardware]

icon on the task tray.

3Click [Safely remove USB Mass

Storage Device].

4Touch [YES] on the LCD screen of your

camcorder.

5Disconnect the USB cable from the

Handycam Station and the computer.

bNotes

• Do not disconnect the USB cable while the

ACCESS lamp is lit.

• Before turning off your camcorder, disconnect

the USB cable following the proper procedures

described above.

• Disconnect the USB cable using the proper

procedures described above. Otherwise, files

stored on the hard disk of your camcorder or in a

“Memory Stick Duo” may not be updated

correctly. Also, disconnecting the USB cable

improperly may cause a malfunction of the hard

disk of your camcorder or of the “Memory Stick

Duo.”

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After creating a DVD

• After creating a DVD, check that the DVD can

be played back properly on a DVD player or

other devices.

When you cannot play back the DVD properly,

import the images to the computer by following

the steps on page 81.

Then save the data on a DVD, following the

instructions in “Creating and copying a DVD”

(p. 90).

• If you check that the DVD can be played back

properly, it is recommended that you delete the

images from the camcorder using the functions

on the camcorder by following the steps on page

38. In this way, you can increase the free hard

disk space of your camcorder.

• To copy a created DVD, use the supplied DVD

copy software (p. 92).

• You cannot save the images on the hard disk of

your computer in this operation.

• You cannot delete the images on the hard disk

of the camcorder in this operation.

• You cannot edit the images on the created DVD

with a computer. When you want to edit the

images with the computer, import the images

onto the computer first (p. 81).

• If DVD creation ends unexpectedly, the last

correctly saved file is completed. When you

create a DVD with the One Touch Disc Burn

function next time, the image data file that has

not yet been saved on the DVD will be the first

one to be saved.

• The images that have been imported to a

computer using Easy PC Back-up, can be saved

on a DVD with the One Touch Disc Burn

function.

To perform [DISC BURN] on the [USB

SELECT] screen of your camcorder

1Turn on the computer.

2Place the recordable DVD to be saved in

the DVD drive of your computer.

3Connect the Handycam Station to the

wall outlet using the supplied AC

Adaptor.

4Set the camcorder onto the Handycam

Station, then turn the POWER switch to

turn on.

5Connect the (USB) jack of the

Handycam Station to a computer using

the supplied USB cable.

The [USB SELECT] screen is displayed

on the LCD screen of your camcorder.

• For connecting with the USB cable, see

page 78.

6Touch [DISC BURN] on the LCD

screen of your camcorder.

The DVD recognition window is

displayed on the computer screen.

When the DVD type is recognized,

DVD creation begins.

To perform [One Touch Disc Burn] on

the HDD Handycam Utility of a

computer

1Turn on the computer.

2Place the recordable DVD to be saved in

the DVD drive of your computer.

3Connect the Handycam Station to the

wall outlet using the supplied AC

Adaptor.

4Set the camcorder onto the Handycam

Station, then turn the POWER switch to

turn on.

5Connect the (USB) jack of the

Handycam Station to a computer using

the supplied USB cable.

The [USB SELECT] screen is displayed

on the LCD screen of your camcorder.

• For connecting with the USB cable, see

page 78.

6Touch [ COMPUTER] on the LCD

screen of your camcorder.

The [HDD Handycam Utility] window

is displayed on the computer screen.

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7Click [One Touch Disc Burn] in the

[HDD Handycam Utility] window on

the computer screen.

8Click [Start].

The DVD recognition window is

displayed on the computer screen.

When the DVD type is recognized,

DVD creation begins.

To customize the settings of the DVD

drive used for creating a DVD

1Click [Settings...] in step 7 in “To

perform [One Touch Disc Burn] on the

HDD Handycam Utility of a computer”.

ADrive settings

Select the drive you want to use to

create a DVD.

BLocation for temporary files

Specify a folder to be used to save

temporary files in the window

displayed when [Browse] is clicked.

CWriting speed

Select [Optimum Speed] for normal

usage. If DVD creation failure persists,

select lower speed.

2Click [OK] when the setting is

completed.

Importing images to a

computer

You can view and edit images imported

from the camcorder to the computer. Also,

you can create a DVD with the imported

materials. To import images from the

camcorder, use [Easy PC Back-up], [Media

File Import], etc.

You can import images recorded on the

hard disk of your camcorder to a computer

with a simple operation using the Easy PC

Back-up function of the HDD Handycam

Utility. The images recorded on the hard

disk of your camcorder that have not yet

been imported to a computer can

automatically be imported to your

computer.

1Turn on the computer.

2Connect the Handycam Station to

the wall outlet using the supplied

AC Adaptor.

3Set the camcorder onto the

Handycam Station, then turn the

POWER switch to turn on.

4Connect the (USB) jack of the

Handycam Station to a computer

using the supplied USB cable.

The [USB SELECT] screen is displayed

on the LCD screen of your camcorder.

• For connecting with the USB cable, see

page 78.

Importing entire images to a

computer (Easy PC Back-up)

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5Touch [ COMPUTER] on the

LCD screen of your camcorder.

The [HDD Handycam Utility] window

is displayed on the computer screen.

6Click [Easy PC Back-up] in the

[HDD Handycam Utility] window

on the computer screen.

7Select the type of image file and

the destination folder.

AImporting file type

Select if you want to import movies and

still images individually. In the default

setting, both the movies and still

images are set to be imported.

BThe destination folder

To change the destination folder to save

the imported images, click [Change].

The default destination is set as the [My

Pictures] folder.

8Click [Import].

The image that have not been imported

to a computer are automatically

imported to your computer.

When the import of the data is

completed, [Picture Motion Browser]

starts up automatically and the imported

images are displayed in the window.

bNotes

• While importing images, do not apply vibration

on the camcorder. The importing may be

terminated.

You can import selected images on your

camcorder to a computer with [Media File

Import] on the HDD Handycam Utility.

1Turn on the computer.

2Connect the Handycam Station to

the wall outlet using the supplied

AC Adaptor.

3Set the camcorder onto the

Handycam Station, then turn the

POWER switch to turn on.

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computer (Media File Import)

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4Connect the (USB) jack of the

Handycam Station to a computer

using the supplied USB cable.

The [USB SELECT] screen is displayed

on the LCD screen of your camcorder.

• For connecting with the USB cable, see

page 78.

5Touch [ COMPUTER] on the

LCD screen of your camcorder.

The [HDD Handycam Utility] window

is displayed on the computer screen.

6Click [Media File Import] in the

[HDD Handycam Utility] window

on the computer screen.

The image select window for importing

is displayed.

Movies and still images recorded on the

camcorder are displayed as thumbnails

on each tab.

7To import movies, click [Movies]

tab, or to import still images, click

[Still images] tab.

AMovies

BStill images

8Select the images you want to

import.

Click the check box at the top left on the

thumbnails of movies and still images

you want to import. If you want to

import all the images on selected tab,

click [ ] (Select All).

zTips

• By switching the tabs, you can select both

movies and still images at the same time.

• To change the destination, click [Change], then

select the desired folder. The default destination

is set as [My Pictures]. You can change the

destination where imported files will be saved

by selecting a folder from among those

registered as [Viewed folder] in the window that

is displayed when you click [Change].

9Click [Import].

The import of selected images starts.

To import still images using the

Memory Stick slot of a computer

You can import still images recorded on a

“Memory Stick Duo” by inserting the

“Memory Stick Duo” into the Memory

Stick slot of a computer.

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zTips

• You can import the still images recorded on a

“Memory Stick Duo” with connecting your

camcorder and a computer (p. 84).

1Turn on the computer.

2Insert a recorded “Memory Stick Duo”

into the Memory Stick slot of your

computer.

3Double-click [ ] (Picture Motion

Browser) on the desktop.

[Picture Motion Browser] starts up.

4Click [ ].

Or, select [Import Media Files] in the

[File] menu.

5Click [Digital Still Camera/Memory

Stick (DCF Format)] t [OK].

The window to used to select the drive/

folder for the still images to be imported

from/to is displayed.

6Select the medium holding the still

images you want to import.

7Select the destination folder to save the

imported still images.

zTips

• The default destination is set as [My Pictures].

You can change the destination where imported

files will be saved by selecting a folder from

among those registered as [Viewed folder] in

the window that is displayed when you click

[Change].

8Click [Import].

The import of the selected still images

starts.

To import still images from the

“Memory Stick Duo” to a computer

via a USB cable

You can import the still images recorded on

the “Memory Stick Duo” to a computer

with connecting your camcorder and a

computer.

1Turn on the computer.

2Connect the Handycam Station to the

wall outlet using the supplied AC

Adaptor.

3Set the camcorder onto the Handycam

Station, then turn the POWER switch to

turn on.

4Connect the (USB) jack of the

Handycam Station to a computer using

the supplied USB cable.

The [USB SELECT] screen is displayed

on the LCD screen of your camcorder.

• For connecting with the USB cable, see

page 78.

5Touch [ COMPUTER] on the LCD

screen of your camcorder.

The importing image window is

displayed on the computer screen.

6Select the drive that the images

recorded.

7Select the destination folder to save the

imported still images.

8Click [Import].

The import of selected still images to

the selected folder starts.

On destination folders

The images are imported to the date folders

(named with the date imported) created in

the [My Pictures] folder in the default

setting.

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Deleting images recorded on the camcorder

through the computer

You can delete images recorded on the

camcorder using Picture Motion Browser.

bNotes

• You cannot restore images once they are

deleted.

• You cannot delete images recorded on the

“Memory Stick Duo” using this function.

1Turn on the computer.

2Connect the Handycam Station to

the wall outlet using the supplied

AC Adaptor.

3Set the camcorder onto the

Handycam Station, then turn the

POWER switch to turn on.

4Connect the (USB) jack of the

Handycam Station to a computer

using the supplied USB cable.

The [USB SELECT] screen is displayed

on the LCD screen of your camcorder.

• For connecting with the USB cable, see

page 78.

5Touch [ COMPUTER] on the

LCD screen of your camcorder.

The [HDD Handycam Utility] window

is displayed on the computer screen.

6Click [Delete Media Files from

Handycam] in the [HDD

Handycam Utility] window on the

computer screen.

The image select window is displayed.

Movies and still images recorded on the

camcorder are displayed as thumbnails

on each tab.

AMovies

BStill images

7To delete movies, click [Movies]

tab, or to delete still images, click

[Still images] tab.

8Select the images you want to

delete.

Click the check box at the top left on the

thumbnails of movies and still images

you want to delete.

9Click [Delete].

The deleting confirmation screen

appears.

10

Click [Yes].

zTips

• For disconnecting the USB cable, see page 79.

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Viewing images imported to a computer

You can browse images imported to a

computer, sorted by registered folder

(Folder view), or sorted by the date and

time they were recorded (Calendar view).

1Turn on the computer.

2Double-click [ ] (Picture Motion

Browser) on the desktop.

[Picture Motion Browser] starts up.

3Click [Folders] or [Calendar] on

the Folder/Calendar switching

tab.

When you click [Folders], a list of

registered folders is displayed.

When you click [Calendar], the years

and months that have images are

displayed in a list on a calendar tree.

4Click the folder, or click the year

and month of recording images

you want to view.

When you click the folder, thumbnails

of images stored in the selected folder

are listed.

When you click the year and month, a

calendar is displayed. In the date box of

the calendar, thumbnails of images

recorded on that date are displayed.

When you click the folder

When you click the month icon

zTips

• When you click the month on the yearly

calendar, the calendar switches to the selected

month.

• When you click the date on a monthly calendar,

the calendar switches to a time calendar for the

selected date. Thumbnails of the images

recorded on that day are displayed, arranged

according to the hour they were recorded.

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To enlarge an image

Double-click the thumbnail.

The view image window starts up and the

selected image is enlarged.

When you select a movie, the slider and the

playback control buttons appear and

playback starts.

When you select a still image

When you select a movie

To playback images continuously

You can playback images continuously as a

slide show. Here we explain the procedure

for starting a slide show by selecting

images in the Calendar view.

1Turn on the computer.

2Double-click [ ] (Picture Motion

Browser) on the desktop.

[Picture Motion Browser] starts up.

3Click [Calendar] on the Folder/Calendar

switching tab.

4Click the date when the image you want

to view in the slide show is recorded.

A list of images recorded on the selected

date is displayed.

5Select the images.

The selected images are marked with a

blue frame.

• To select listed images in the image display

area on the main window, click the first

thumbnail, then press and hold down [Shift]

key and click the last thumbnail.

To select two or more random images, press

and hold down [Ctrl] key while clicking

thumbnails.

6Click [ ].

The selected image is displayed full

screen, and a slide show starts.

If you move the mouse while the slide

show is playing, a setting bar for

controlling the playback is displayed

and you can control playback and adjust

the volume.

To delete unnecessary image from the

computer

1Right-click the thumbnail of the image

you want to delete.

2Click [Delete] t [Yes].

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Editing the imported images

You can cut out only required movie parts

to save.

1Turn on the computer.

2Double-click [ ] (Picture Motion

Browser) on the desktop.

[Picture Motion Browser] starts up.

3Select the movie you want to edit

in the Folder view or Calendar

view (p. 86).

4Click [ ] and select [Video

Trimming].

The Video Trimming window is

displayed.

zTips

• You can display the Video Trimming window

by selecting [Video Trimming] from the

[Manipulate] menu in the Main window, or

clicking [ ] in the view image window and

selecting [Video Trimming].

5Select the scene you want to set

as an IN point (the beginning of

the required part) using the [c],

[C] buttons on the right side of

the window, or the slider, and

click [Set IN point].

The selected scene is displayed in the

thumbnail of [IN point].

6Select the scene you want to set

as an OUT point (the end of the

required part) in the same way,

and click [Set OUT point].

The selected scene is displayed in the

thumbnail of [OUT point].

7After setting the points, click

[Save Edited Video].

The Save Video window is displayed.

The edited movie file will be saved with

a file name different from that of the

original file name.

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8Click [Save] to save the edited

movie.

Saving takes some time. When the

saving is completed, a message is

displayed. Click [OK].

To capture still images from a movie

Click [Save Frame] in the Video Trimming

window to save the current frame as a still

image. The file of the still image is saved in

the same folder as the original movie.

zTips

• Still images are saved in high resolution. By

clicking [Settings] on the window displayed

after you click [Save Frame], you can adjust the

settings for noise reduction and color correction.

You can edit imported still images as

follows. For details about the operation,

refer to the Picture Motion Browser Help.

Automatic Correction

Automatically corrects the brightness

and contrast to the most suitable levels

for that image.

Correcting brightness and contrast

The brightness and contrast of still

images can be corrected. You can also

correct only dark or light areas.

Correcting saturation

Adjusts the saturation of images.

Adjusting sharpness

Emphasizes the outline of images.

Adjusting with the tone curve

The histogram and tone curve for the

channel being displayed in the drop-

down list are shown. You can adjust the

tone curve for each channel.

Red-eye Reduction

If the red-eye is caused by shooting a

person with flash, you can correct the

red-eye portion of the still image. You

can correct and remove the red-eye

portion of still images.

Trimming

You can edit still images and use only

the parts of the image you want.

Resizing

You can resize still images and save

them to the desired folder.

Changing the date and time stamp

You can change the date and time stamp

of still images in a batch.

Inserting date

You can insert a date stamp into still

images.

Editing still images

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Creating and copying a DVD

You can create a DVD Video with a DVD

menu by putting images on your computer

as materials.

zTips

• The selected movies are written to the DVD as

they are. If there are unnecessary scenes in the

movie, edit it beforehand (p. 88).

1Turn on the computer, and place

the recordable DVD to be saved in

the DVD drive of your computer.

2Double-click [ ] (Picture Motion

Browser) on the desktop.

[Picture Motion Browser] starts up.

3Select the images you want to

write to the DVD in the Folder

view or Calendar view (p. 86).

You can select two or more images, or

select images by folder or date.

zTips

• To select listed images in the image display area

on the main window, click the first thumbnail,

then press and hold down [Shift] key and click

the last thumbnail.

To select two or more random images, press and

hold down [Ctrl] key while clicking thumbnails.

4Select [DVD-Video Creation] in

the [Manipulate] menu.

The window used to select images is

displayed.

5Confirm the images to write to the

DVD.

zTips

• Double-click a thumbnail to playback the

image.

• To add images to the previously selected ones,

select the images you want to add in the image

display area on the main window and drag and

drop onto this window.

6Click [Next].

Menu selection window of the DVD is

displayed.

7Select menu design and a title

creation method, and enter the

DVD name.

Image of DVD video menu to create is

displayed.

Creating a DVD with selected

images

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zTips

• Selecting [Menu Sorted by Date Taken] in the

Menu structure drop-down list automatically

changes the order of movies and still images

into the order of date on which they were

recorded.

• Clicking [Font] lets you select the text color of

the DVD name and title, etc.

• Clicking [Preview] lets you check the

completion image of the DVD video to create.

• Clicking [Settings] lets you set the various

operations that take place upon the first play of a

DVD, movie quality, and display time for each

still image in slide show.

8Click [Start].

The images are written to the DVD.

zTips

• You can choose to create more copies of the

same DVD after writing to the DVD is

completed.

You can save movies listed in a Playlist on

the hard disk of your camcorder on a DVD

using [Playlist Disc Creation] in the HDD

Handycam Utility.

1Turn on the computer.

2Place the recordable DVD to be

saved in the DVD drive of your

computer.

3Connect the Handycam Station to

the wall outlet using the supplied

AC Adaptor.

4Set the camcorder onto the

Handycam Station, then turn the

POWER switch to turn on.

5Connect the (USB) jack of the

Handycam Station to a computer

using the supplied USB cable.

The [USB SELECT] screen is displayed

on the LCD screen of your camcorder.

• For connecting with the USB cable, see

page 78.

6Touch [ COMPUTER] on the

LCD screen of your camcorder.

The [HDD Handycam Utility] window

is displayed on the computer screen.

7Click [Playlist Disc Creation] in

the [HDD Handycam Utility]

window on the computer screen.

8Click [Start].

The movies listed in a Playlist on your

camcorder are displayed as thumbnails.

Saving movies in the Playlist to a

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9Confirm the movies to write to a

DVD.

The movies with checkmarks at the top

right are written on the DVD in the

Playlist order.

10

Click [Next].

The menu selection window of the DVD

is displayed.

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Select a menu design and a title

creation method, and enter the

DVD name.

Image of DVD video menu to create is

displayed.

zTips

• Selecting [Menu Sorted by Date Taken] in the

Menu structure drop-down list automatically

changes the order of movies and still images

into the order of date on which they were

recorded.

• Clicking [Font] lets you select the text color of

the DVD name and title, etc.

• Clicking [Preview] lets you check the

completion image of the DVD video to create.

• Clicking [Settings] lets you set the various

operations that take place upon the first play of a

DVD, movie quality, and display time for each

still image in slide show.

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Click [Start].

DVD creation starts.

zTips

• You can choose to create more copies of the

same DVD after writing to the DVD is

completed.

You can copy the images recorded on a

DVD to another DVD.

You can also back up a DVD.

This procedure describes how to copy the

images recorded on a DVD-RW (12 cm) to

a DVD-R (12 cm) in the DVD drive of your

computer.

1Turn on the computer.

2Insert a recorded DVD into the

DVD drive of your computer.

3Click [Start] t [All Programs] (for

Windows 2000, click [Programs])

t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Video

Disc Copier] on your computer.

Disc copy window is displayed.

4Select a DVD drive for [Source:]

and [Copy to:].

The status of the drive and DVD is

displayed. Depending on the status,

copying cannot start. Follow the

instruction to change the DVD.

Obtaining information from a DVD of

your computer takes time. Wait until the

DVD information is displayed in the

window.

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5When preparations for copying

are completed, click [Start].

DVD copy starts.

zTips

• You can choose to create more copies of the

same DVD after writing to the DVD is

completed.

To change the location for temporary

files and the writing speed

On the Disc copy window, click [Settings].

Select [Manually select a writing speed

before writing to the disc] and click [OK] to

specify the writing speed each time, before

writing starts.

zTips

• Depending on the capacity of the source DVD,

the free space required on your hard disk for

temporary files varies.

Manipulating still

images

You can manipulate imported still images

as follows. For details about the operation,

refer to the Picture Motion Browser Help.

You can print imported still images.

You can also print still images with the date

information.

zTips

• You can save a scene you select from the movie

as a still image and print it.

You can start your e-mail software, attach

still images to e-mail and send them via e-

mail.

bNotes

• MAPI must be enabled in your e-mail software

for this feature to work. Refer to the user manual

or help files of your e-mail software for more

information about MAPI.

• Movie data files cannot be sent by e-mail.

You can start a commercially available

application via Picture Motion Browser and

view images with these applications.

Printing still images

Sending still images by e-mail

Opening with external

applications

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Troubleshooting

If you run into any problems using your

camcorder, use the following table to

troubleshoot the problem. If the problem

persists, disconnect the power source and

contact your Sony dealer.

• Overall operations/Easy Handycam

operation/Remote Commander .............94

• Batteries/Power sources ........................95

• LCD screen............................................96

• “Memory Stick Duo” ............................96

• Recording ..............................................97

• Playing back images on your

camcorder ............................................99

•

Editing images on your camcorder

........100

• Dubbing/Connecting to other

devices ...............................................100

• Connecting to a computer ...................100

• Functions that cannot be used

simultaneously.....................................102

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 (p. 37) on other media (backup)

before sending your camcorder for repair.

We will not compensate you for any loss

of hard disk data.

• During repair, we may check a minimum

amount of data stored on the hard disk in

order to investigate the problem.

However, your Sony dealer will neither

copy nor retain your data.

The power does not turn on.

• Attach a charged battery pack to the

camcorder (p. 13).

• Connect the plug of the AC Adaptor to the

wall outlet (p. 13).

• Set the camcorder onto the Handycam

Station securely (p. 13).

The camcorder does not operate

even when the power is set to on.

• It takes a few seconds for your camcorder

to be ready to shoot after the power is

turned on. This is not a malfunction.

• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall

outlet or remove the battery pack, then

reconnect it after about 1 minute. If the

functions still do not work, press the

RESET button (p. 119) 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

extremely high. Turn off your camcorder

and leave it for a while in a cool place.

• The temperature of your camcorder is

extremely low. Turn off the camcorder and

take it to a warm place. Leave the

camcorder there for a while, then turn on

the camcorder.

Buttons do not work.

• During Easy Handycam operation, the

following buttons/functions are not

available.

– BACK LIGHT button (p. 28)

– Playback zoom (p. 33)

– To turn on and off the LCD backlight

(Pressing and holding the DISP/BATT

INFO button for a few seconds) (p. 19)

Overall operations/Easy

Handycam operation/Remote

Commander

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The (OPTION) button is not

displayed.

• The OPTION MENU cannot be used

during Easy Handycam operation.

The menu settings have changed

automatically.

• During Easy Handycam operation, nearly

all the menu items will be automatically

set to the default settings.

• During Easy Handycam operation, some

menu items are fixed as follows.

– [REC MODE] : [SP]

– [ QUALITY] : [FINE]

– [DATA CODE] : [DATE/TIME]

• Following menu items return to the default

settings when you set the POWER switch

to OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours.

– [FOCUS]

– [SPOT FOCUS]

–[EXPOSURE]

– [SPOT METER]

– [SCENE SELECTION]

– [WHITE BAL.]

– [MICREF LEVEL]

– [DROP SENSOR]

Even if you press EASY, menu

settings do not switch to their

defaults automatically.

• During Easy Handycam operation, settings

for the following menu items are

maintained the ones before Easy

Handycam operation.

– [FILE NO.]

– [VOLUME]

– [TV TYPE]

– [ DISPLAY]

– [BEEP]

– [CLOCK SET]

– [AREA SET]

– [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME]

– [WIDE SELECT]*1

– [ IMAGE SIZE]*2

– [DEMO MODE]

– [TIMING]*2

– [STILL MEDIA]

– [ LANGUAGE SET]

– [RECORD SOUND]*2

– [FLASH MODE]*3

*1DCR-SR42

*2DCR-SR200/SR300

*3DCR-SR62/SR82

Your camcorder gets warm.

• This is because the power has been turned

on for a long time. This is not a

malfunction.

The supplied Remote Commander

does not function (except for DCR-

SR42).

• Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [ON] (p. 64).

• Insert a battery into the battery holder with

the +/– polarities correctly matching the +/

– marks (p. 122).

• Remove any obstructions between the

Remote Commander and the remote

sensor.

• Point the remote sensor away from strong

light sources such as direct sunlight or

overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Remote

Commander may not function properly.

Another DVD device malfunctions

when you use the supplied Remote

Commander (except for DCR-SR42).

• Select a commander mode other than DVD

2 for your DVD device, or cover the sensor

of your DVD device with black paper.

The power abruptly turns off.

• When approximately 5 minutes have

elapsed while you do not operate your

camcorder, the camcorder is automatically

turned off (A.SHUT OFF). Change the

setting of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 64), or turn

on the power again, or use the AC

Adaptor.

• Charge the battery pack (p. 13).

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The CHG (charge) lamp does not

light while the battery pack is being

charged.

• Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)

(p. 13).

• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder

correctly (p. 13).

• Connect the power cord to the wall outlet

properly.

• The battery charge is completed (p. 13).

• Set the camcorder onto the Handycam

Station securely (p. 13).

The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while

the battery pack is being charged.

• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder

correctly (p. 13). If the problem persists,

disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall

outlet and contact your Sony dealer. The

battery pack may be damaged.

The remaining battery time indicator

does not indicate the correct time.

• The temperature of the environment is too

high or too low. This is not a malfunction.

• The battery pack has not been charged

enough. Fully charge the battery again. If

the problem persists, replace the battery

pack with a new one (p. 13).

• The indicated time may not be correct

depending on the environment of use.

The battery pack is quickly

discharged.

• The temperature of the environment is too

high or low. This is not a malfunction.

• The battery pack has not been charged

enough. Fully charge the battery again. If

the problem persists, replace the battery

pack with a new one (p. 13).

The buttons do not appear on the

touch panel.

• Touch the LCD screen lightly.

• Press DISP/BATT INFO on your

camcorder (or DISPLAY on the Remote

Commander (except for DCR-SR42))

(p. 19).

The buttons on the touch panel do

not work correctly or do not work at

all.

• Adjust the touch panel

([CALIBRATION]) (p. 115).

Menu items are grayed out.

• You cannot select grayed items in the

current recording/playback situation.

• There are some functions you cannot

activate simultaneously (p. 102).

You cannot operate functions using

the “Memory Stick Duo.”

• If you use a “Memory Stick Duo”

formatted on a computer, format it again

on your camcorder (p. 50).

You cannot delete images stored on

or format the “Memory Stick Duo.”

• The maximum number of still images that

you can delete on the index screen at one

time is 100.

• You cannot delete still images that have

write-protection set by another device.

The data file name is not indicated

correctly or flashes.

• The file is damaged.

• The file format is not supported by your

camcorder (p. 111). Use the supported file

format.

LCD screen

“Memory Stick Duo”

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Refer also to “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 96).

Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO

does not record images.

• The playback screen is displayed. Set your

camcorder to recording standby (p. 24).

• Your camcorder is recording the image

you have just shot on the hard disk. You

cannot make new recording during this

period (p. 24).

• The hard disk of the camcorder is full.

Delete unnecessary images (p. 38).

• Total number of movies or still images

exceeds the recordable capacity of your

camcorder (p. 57, 110). Delete unnecessary

images (p. 38).

• While activating [DROP SENSOR] (p. 64),

you may not record images.

• The temperature of your camcorder is

extremely high. Turn off your camcorder

and leave it for a while in a cool place.

• The temperature of your camcorder is

extremely low. Turn off the camcorder and

take it to a warm place. Leave the camcorder

there for a while, then turn on the camcorder.

You cannot record a still image.

• The playback screen is displayed. Set your

camcorder to recording standby (p. 24).

• You can capture up to 3 still images only

during movie recording (DCR-SR200/

SR300).

• The “Memory Stick Duo” has run out of

space. Use a new “Memory Stick Duo” or

format the “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 50).

Or delete the unnecessary images (p. 39).

• You cannot record a still image together

with:

– [SMTH SLW REC] (DCR-SR200/

SR300)

– [FADER]

– [D.EFFECT]

– [PICT.EFFECT]

The ACCESS lamp remains lit even

when you stop recording.

• Your camcorder is recording the image

you have just shot on the hard disk.

The recording angle looks different.

• Recording angle may vary depending on

the condition of the camcorder. This is not

a malfunction.

The flash does not work (except for

DCR-SR42).

• You cannot record with the flash with:

– Capturing still images while recording a

movie

– The conversion lens (optional) attached

• Even if auto flash or (Auto redeye

reduction) is selected, you cannot use the

flash with:

– NightShot

– [SUPER NIGHTSHOT]

– [TWILIGHT], [CANDLE],

[SUNRIZE&SUNSET],

[FIREWORKS], [LANDSCAPE],

[SPOTLIGHT], [BEACH] or [SNOW]

in [SCENE SELECTION]

– [MANUAL] in [EXPOSURE]

– [SPOT METER]

The actual recording time for movie

is less than the expected

approximate recording time of the

hard disk.

• Depending on an object, such as a fast

moving object, the time available for

recording may shorten (p. 54).

Recording

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The recording stops.

• The temperature of your camcorder is

extremely high. Turn off your camcorder

and leave it for a while in a cool place.

• The temperature of your camcorder is

extremely low. Turn off the camcorder and

take it to a warm place. Leave the

camcorder there for a while, then turn on

the camcorder.

• If you keep applying vibration on the

camcorder, recording may stop.

There is a time difference between

the point where you press START/

STOP and the point that the

recorded movie starts/stops.

• On your camcorder, there may be a slight

time difference between the point where

you press START/STOP and the actual

point that recording movie starts/stops.

This is not a malfunction.

The auto focus does not function.

• Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 67).

• The recording conditions are not suitable

for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually

(p. 67).

[STEADYSHOT] does not function.

• Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 55).

• [STEADYSHOT] may not be able to

compensate for excessive vibrations.

The BACK LIGHT function does not

function.

• The BACK LIGHT function cannot be

used during Easy Handycam operation.

The subjects passing by the frame

very fast appear crooked (DCR-

SR200/SR300).

• This is called the focal plane phenomenon.

This is not a malfunction. Because of the

way the image device (CMOS sensor)

reads out image signals, the subjects

passing by the frame rapidly might appear

crooked depending on the recording

conditions.

Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or

green appear on the screen.

• The spots appear when you are recording

with [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS] (DCR-SR42/

SR62/SR82), [SUPER NIGHTSHOT]

(DCR-SR200/SR300) or [COLOR SLOW

SHTR]. This is not a malfunction.

The color of the image is not

correctly displayed.

• Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (DCR-

SR42/SR62/SR82) or NIGHTSHOT

switch (DCR-SR200/SR300) to OFF

(p. 27).

The screen image is bright, and the

subject does not appear on the

screen.

• Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (DCR-

SR42/SR62/SR82) or NIGHTSHOT

switch (DCR-SR200/SR300) to OFF

(p. 27).

The screen image is dark, and the

subject does not appear on the

screen.

• Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a

few seconds to turn on the backlight

(p. 19).

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