Sony Camcorder DCR SR42 User Manual
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Enjoying your  
camcorder  
8
Digital Video Camera Recorder  
Getting Started  
12  
Recording/  
Playback  
20  
Editing  
38  
49  
Handycam Handbook  
Utilizing recording  
media  
Customizing your  
camcorder  
DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82/  
SR200/SR300  
52  
Performing with  
a computer  
73  
Troubleshooting  
Additional Information  
Quick Reference  
94  
108  
118  
© 2007 Sony Corporation  
• Television programs, films, video tapes,  
and other materials may be copyrighted.  
Unauthorized recording of such materials  
may be contrary to the copyright laws.  
About menu items, LCD panel and lens  
• A menu item that is grayed out is not  
available under the current recording or  
playback conditions.  
• 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.  
• 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.  
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.  
Black point  
White, red, blue or  
green point  
• 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.  
• 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.  
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.  
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.  
MTF = Modulation Transfer Function. The  
number value indicates the amount of light  
from a subject coming into the lens.  
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Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam  
Save all your recorded image data  
When the camcorder is connected to a  
computer  
• Do not try to format the hard disk of the  
camcorder using a computer. If you do so, your  
camcorder may not operate correctly.  
• 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).  
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.  
• 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.  
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  
• When using the shoulder belt (not supplied), do  
not crash the camera against an object.  
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.  
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.  
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  
Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor  
• While the ACCESS lamp is lit, be sure to avoid  
the following. They may cause malfunctions.  
[
FORMAT] (p. 49).  
Fragmentation 1 Glossary (p. 127)  
– 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).  
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Table of Contents  
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  
Read this before operating your  
camcorder .......................................2  
Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive  
Handycam ......................................4  
Subject examples and solutions .....7  
Enjoying your camcorder  
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  
Operation flow ................................8  
“
HOME” and “ OPTION”  
- Taking advantage of two types of  
menus .............................................9  
Playing the image on a TV ............35  
Saving images ..............................37  
Getting Started  
Step 1: Checking supplied  
Editing  
items ...................................12  
(OTHERS) category ................38  
Deleting images ............................38  
Dividing a movie ...........................40  
Copying still images ......................41  
Creating the Playlist ......................42  
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  
Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD  
Step 4: Preparing for recording ....19  
recorders .......................................45  
Printing recorded images (PictBridge  
compliant printer) ..........................46  
Recording/Playback  
Recording and playback with ease  
(Easy Handycam operation) .........20  
Recording .....................................23  
Utilizing recording media  
(MANAGE HDD/MEMORY)  
category ........................................49  
Zooming .................................... 25  
Recording sound with more  
presence (5.1ch surround  
Formatting the hard disk or the  
“Memory Stick Duo” ......................49  
Checking the hard disk  
information ....................................50  
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  
Preventing data on the hard disk of  
the camcorder from being recovered  
.......................................................51  
“Memory Stick Duo” .................. 27  
Recording in dark places  
(NightShot plus/NightShot) ....... 27  
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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  
Customizing your camcorder  
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)  
Troubleshooting  
PHOTO SETTINGS ..................... 57  
(Items for recording still images)  
Troubleshooting ............................ 94  
Warning indicators and  
messages ................................... 104  
VIEW IMAGES SET ..................... 60  
(Items to customize the display)  
SOUND/DISP SET ....................... 61  
(Items to adjust beep and the  
screen)  
Additional Information  
OUTPUT SETTINGS ................... 62  
Using your camcorder abroad ....108  
Files on the camcorder hard disk/  
folder structure ...........................110  
Maintenance and precautions ....111  
(Items for when connecting other  
devices)  
CLOCK/ LANG .......................... 63  
(Items to set clock and language)  
GENERAL SET ............................ 64  
(Other setup items)  
Quick Reference  
Activating functions using the  
Identifying parts and controls ..... 118  
Indicators displayed during  
recording/playback .....................123  
Glossary .....................................127  
Index ...........................................128  
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  
Performing with a computer  
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  
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Subject examples and solutions  
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  
BFIREWORKS..............................69  
BFOCUS.......................................67  
BTELE MACRO.............................67  
Focusing on the  
dog on the left  
A sleeping child  
under dim light  
side of the screen  
BFOCUS.......................................67  
BSPOT FOCUS.............................67  
BNightShot plus** ......................27  
BNightShot*................................27  
BCOLOR SLOW SHTR.................70  
*
DCR-SR200/SR300  
** DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82  
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Enjoying your camcorder  
Operation flow  
B Get ready (p. 12).  
B Shoot using your camcorder (p. 23).  
Movies are recorded on the hard disk, and still images are  
recorded on either the hard disk or a “Memory Stick Duo.”  
B Play back the images.  
x Viewing on the LCD screen of your camcorder (p. 31)  
x Viewing on the TV connected to your camcorder  
(p. 35)  
B Save recorded images.  
x Saving images on a DVD using a computer (p. 77)  
x Importing images to a computer (p. 81)  
x Dubbing images on VCR or DVD/HDD recorders (p. 45)  
B Delete 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.  
x Deleting the selected images (p. 38)  
x Deleting all the images ([  
FORMAT], p. 49)  
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E“njoyingHyoOur McamEco”rderand “ OPTION”  
- Taking advantage of two types of menus  
“
HOME MENU” - the starting point for operations with your  
camcorder  
(HELP)  
Displays a description of the item (p. 10)  
Category  
B Categories and items of the HOME MENU  
(CAMERA) category  
(MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) category  
Item  
Page  
24  
Item  
Page  
49  
MOVIE*  
FORMAT*  
FORMAT*  
INFO  
PHOTO*  
24  
50  
SMTH SLW REC**  
29  
50  
(VIEW IMAGES) category  
(SETTINGS) category  
To customize your camcorder (p. 52)*.  
Item  
Page  
31  
VISUAL INDEX*  
PLAYLIST  
* You can also set these items during Easy  
Handycam operation (p. 20). For the items  
42  
available in the  
page 53.  
(SETTINGS) category, see  
(OTHERS) category  
**DCR-SR200/SR300  
Item  
Page  
38  
DELETE*  
EDIT  
40, 41  
42  
PLAYLIST EDIT  
PRINT  
46  
COMPUTER  
73  
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Using the HOME MENU  
4
5
Touch the desired item.  
Example: [EDIT]  
1
While pressing the green button  
in the center, turn the POWER  
switch in the direction of the  
arrow to turn on the power.  
Follow the guide on the screen for  
further operation.  
To hide the HOME MENU screen  
Touch  
.
2
3
Press  
(HOME) A (or B).  
B When you want to know something  
about the function of each item on  
the HOME MENU - HELP  
(HOME) B  
1
Press  
(HOME).  
The HOME MENU appears.  
(HOME) A  
Touch the desired category.  
Example: (OTHERS) category  
2
Touch  
(HELP).  
The bottom of the  
turns orange.  
(HELP) button  
10  
   
3
Touch the item you want to know  
the content.  
When you touch an item, its explanation  
appears on the screen.  
To apply the option, touch [YES],  
otherwise, touch [NO].  
To deactivate the HELP  
Touch  
(HELP) again in step 2.  
Using the OPTION MENU  
Just a touch on the screen during shooting  
or playback displays the functions available  
at that moment. You will find it easy to  
make various settings. See page 65 for  
further details.  
(OPTION)  
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GSetttiengpSta1rte:d Checking supplied items  
Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 122)  
(except for DCR-SR42)  
Make sure that you have the following  
items supplied with your camcorder.  
The number in the parentheses indicates the  
number of that item supplied.  
AC Adaptor (1) (p. 13)  
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.  
Rechargeable battery pack  
NP-FH40 (1) (p. 13, 112)  
(DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82)  
Power cord (1) (p. 13)  
NP-FH60 (1) (p. 13, 112)  
(DCR-SR200/SR300)  
Handycam Station (1) (p. 13)  
CD-ROM “Handycam Application  
Software” (1) (p. 73)  
– Picture Motion Browser (Software)  
– Handycam Handbook (This Handbook)  
Operating Guide (1)  
A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 35, 45)  
USB cable (1) (p. 46, 78, 81)  
12  
       
Step 2: Charging the battery pack  
2
1
POWER  
switch  
5
5
Battery  
CHG  
(charge)  
lamp  
3
DC IN jack  
4
DC plug  
AC Adaptor  
To the wall outlet  
Power cord  
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM”  
battery pack (H series) (p. 112) after  
attaching it to your camcorder.  
4
5
Connect the power cord to the AC  
Adaptor and the wall outlet.  
b Notes  
• Your camcorder operates only with an  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series).  
Set the camcorder onto the  
Handycam Station securely.  
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and  
charging starts.  
1
2
3
Attach the battery pack by sliding  
it in the direction of the arrow  
until it clicks.  
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.  
Turn the POWER switch in the  
direction of the arrow to OFF  
(CHG) (The default setting).  
Connect the AC Adaptor to the  
DC IN jack on the Handycam  
Station.  
Be sure that the v mark on the DC plug  
is facing up.  
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To charge the battery pack using only  
the AC Adaptor  
To remove your camcorder from the  
Handycam Station  
Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG),  
then connect the AC Adaptor directly to the  
DC IN jack on the camcorder.  
Turn off the power, then remove the  
camcorder from the Handycam Station  
holding both.  
POWER switch  
DC IN jack  
CHG (charge)  
lamp  
Battery pack  
DC plug  
Open the  
jack cover  
When storing the battery pack  
Fully discharge the battery before storing it  
for an extended period (see page 113 for the  
details of storage).  
Power cord  
AC Adaptor  
To the wall outlet  
To use an outside power source  
b Notes  
Make the same connections as you do when  
charging the battery pack. The battery pack  
will not lose its charge in this case.  
• 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.  
To check the remaining battery  
(Battery Info)  
Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then  
press DISP/BATT INFO.  
BATT (battery)  
release lever  
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.  
b Notes  
• When you remove the battery pack or the AC  
Adaptor, make sure that the  
(Movie) lamp/  
(Still) lamp (p. 23) is turned off.  
14  
         
DCR-SR62/SR82:  
Remaining battery (approx.)  
Continuous  
recording  
time  
Typical  
recording  
time*  
Battery pack  
NP-FH40  
(supplied)  
90  
100  
105  
115  
230  
245  
525  
565  
45  
50  
NP-FH50  
NP-FH70  
NP-FH100  
50  
Recording capacity (approx.)  
55  
115  
120  
260  
280  
Charging time  
Approximate time (min.) required when  
you fully charge a fully discharged battery  
pack.  
Battery pack  
Charging time  
DCR-SR200:  
NP-FH40  
125  
Continuous  
recording  
time  
Typical  
recording  
time*  
(supplied*)  
Battery pack  
NP-FH50  
135  
135  
NP-FH50  
85  
90  
40  
45  
NP-FH60  
(supplied**)  
NP-FH70  
170  
390  
NP-FH60  
(supplied)  
115  
120  
185  
195  
425  
450  
55  
NP-FH100  
60  
NP-FH70  
90  
*
DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82  
** DCR-SR200/SR300  
95  
NP-FH100  
210  
225  
Recording time  
Approximate time (min.) available when  
you use a fully charged battery pack.  
DCR-SR300:  
Continuous  
recording  
time  
Typical  
recording  
time*  
DCR-SR42:  
Battery pack  
Continuous  
recording  
time  
Typical  
recording  
time*  
Battery pack  
NP-FH50  
70  
75  
35  
35  
NP-FH40  
(supplied)  
105  
50  
NP-FH60  
(supplied)  
95  
45  
100  
155  
165  
365  
385  
50  
NP-FH50  
NP-FH70  
NP-FH100  
125  
270  
615  
60  
135  
305  
NP-FH70  
75  
80  
NP-FH100  
180  
190  
15  
   
* Typical recording time shows the time when  
you repeat recording start/stop, turning the  
power on/off and zooming.  
DCR-SR300:  
Battery pack  
Playback time*  
NP-FH50  
120  
160  
b Notes  
NP-FH60  
(supplied)  
• All times measured with recording mode [SP]  
under the following conditions:  
NP-FH70  
255  
590  
Top: When the LCD backlight turns on.  
Bottom: When the LCD backlight turns off  
(except for DCR-SR42).  
NP-FH100  
* When the LCD backlight is on.  
Playback time  
Approximate time (min.) available when  
you use a fully charged battery pack.  
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).  
DCR-SR42:  
• 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.  
Battery pack  
Playback time  
NP-FH40  
(supplied)  
120  
NP-FH50  
NP-FH70  
NP-FH100  
140  
300  
695  
– 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  
DCR-SR62/SR82:  
Battery pack  
Playback time*  
disconnected from the wall outlet.  
NP-FH40  
(supplied)  
110  
• 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.  
NP-FH50  
NP-FH70  
NP-FH100  
130  
280  
635  
On the charging/recording/playback time  
DCR-SR200:  
• 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.  
Battery pack  
Playback time*  
NP-FH50  
125  
165  
NP-FH60  
(supplied)  
• The available recording and playback time will  
be shorter depending on the conditions under  
which you use your camcorder.  
NP-FH70  
270  
615  
NP-FH100  
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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.  
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  
Lens cover  
connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor.  
Touch the button on  
the LCD screen.  
POWER switch  
1
While 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.  
2
Select the desired geographical  
area with v/V, then touch [NEXT].  
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b Notes  
3
4
Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME],  
then touch [NEXT].  
• 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.  
Set [Y] (year) with v/V.  
• 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).  
5
6
7
Select [M] with b/B, then set the  
month with v/V.  
z Tips  
• 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).  
Set [D] (day), hour and minute in  
the same way, then touch [NEXT].  
Make sure that the clock is  
correctly set, then touch  
.
The clock starts.  
You can set any year up to the year  
2037.  
Changing the language setting  
For midnight, set it to 12:00 AM.  
For midday, set it to 12:00 PM.  
You can change the on-screen displays to  
show messages in a specified language.  
Touch  
t [CLOCK/ LANG] t  
LANGUAGE SET], then select the  
desired language.  
(HOME) t  
(SETTINGS)  
[
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.  
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Step 4: Preparing for recording  
This setting is practical when you use your  
Opening the lens cover  
manually (DCR-SR42/SR62/  
SR82)  
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.  
Slide the lens cover switch to open.  
Lens cover switch  
b Notes  
• Do not press the buttons on the LCD frame  
accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD  
panel.  
z Tips  
• 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.  
z Tips  
• When you finish recording or when you  
playback images, close the lens cover.  
• For DCR-SR200/SR300, the lens cover opens  
and closes automatically.  
• Touch  
(HOME) t  
(SETTINGS) t  
[SOUND/DISP SET] t [LCD BRIGHT]  
(p. 61), and adjust the brightness of the LCD  
screen.  
Adjusting the LCD panel  
• The information is displayed or hidden (display  
y no display) each time you press DISP/  
BATT INFO.  
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the  
camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best  
angle to record or play (2).  
Fastening the grip belt  
DISP/BATT INFO  
290 degrees  
(max.)  
Fasten the grip belt and hold your  
camcorder correctly.  
2180 degrees 190 degrees to the  
(max.)  
camcorder  
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.  
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RecordingR/Pleaybcacok rding and playback with ease  
(Easy Handycam operation)  
Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can perform  
recording or playback operation without detailed settings. It also makes screen font size larger  
for easy viewing.  
If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG),  
turn it while pressing the green button.  
Open the lens cover  
(DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82) (p. 19)  
Recording movies  
Recording still images  
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).  
1
Turn the POWER  
switch G until the  
(Movie) lamp lights up.  
1
2
Turn the POWER  
switch G until the  
(Still) lamp lights up.  
2
3
Press EASY A.  
appears on  
the LCD screen.  
Press EASY A.  
appears on  
the LCD screen.  
Press START/STOP H (or E) to  
start recording.*  
3
Press PHOTO F lightly to adjust  
the focus  
A
(a beep sounds), then  
(a shutter click  
press it fully  
sounds).**  
B
[STBY] b [REC]  
To stop recording, press START/STOP  
again.  
Flashing b Lights up  
*
The setting of [REC MODE] is fixed to [SP] (p. 54).  
** The setting of [  
QUALITY] is fixed to [FINE] (p. 58).  
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Playing back recorded movies/still images  
1
Turn the POWER switch G to turn on your camcorder.  
Press (VIEW IMAGES) I (or D) button  
2
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. (It may take some time to  
display the thumbnails.)  
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  
Searches for images  
by date (p. 33)  
Previous 6 images  
Next 6 images  
Returns to the  
recording screen  
1
2
3
:Displays movies.  
:Displays still images on the hard disk.  
:Displays still images on a “Memory Stick Duo.”  
3
Start playback.  
Movies:  
Touch the  
tab and the movie to be played back.  
Toggles Play or Pause as you touch  
Return (to the  
VISUAL INDEX  
screen)  
Beginning of the  
movie/previous  
movie  
Next movie  
The recording date/  
time*  
Stop (go to the  
VISUAL INDEX  
screen)  
Reverse/ Forward  
* The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 60).  
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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  
• You can adjust volume by selecting  
/
during pause.  
(HOME) t  
(SETTINGS) t [SOUND SETTINGS] t  
[VOLUME], then with  
/
.
Still images:  
Touch the  
, or  
tab and the still image to be played back.  
Slideshow (p. 34)  
Go to the VISUAL  
INDEX screen  
The recording  
date/time*  
Return (to the  
VISUAL INDEX  
screen)  
Previous/Next  
* The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 60).  
To cancel Easy Handycam operation  
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.  
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).  
b Notes  
• 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.  
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Recording/Playback  
Recording  
(HOME) E  
PHOTO F  
Lens cover  
Open the lens cover before  
recording (DCR-SR42/  
SR62/SR82) (p. 19)  
(HOME) D  
START/STOP C  
(Movie) lamp /  
(Still) lamp  
ACCESS lamp  
(Hard disk)  
POWER switch A  
START/STOP B  
b Notes  
• 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.  
z Tips  
• You can check the free hard disk space by  
touching  
HDD/MEMORY) t [  
(HOME) t  
(MANAGE  
INFO] (p. 50).  
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Recording movies  
Recording still images  
You can record movies on the hard disk of  
your camcorder. For the recordable time,  
see page 54.  
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.  
1
2
Turn the POWER switch A until  
the (Movie) lamp lights up.  
1
2
Turn the POWER switch A until  
the (Still) lamp lights up.  
Press START/STOP B (or C).  
Press PHOTO F lightly to adjust  
the focus A (a beep sounds),  
then press it fully B (a shutter  
click sounds).  
[STBY] b [REC]  
To stop recording, press START/STOP  
again.  
Flashing b Lights up  
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.  
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Recording/Playback  
• You cannot change the zoom speed with the  
zoom buttons on the LCD frame.  
Zooming  
• 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.  
You can zoom in up to the magnifications  
shown in the following table.  
(optical zoom)  
DCR-SR42  
40 ×  
25 ×  
10 ×  
DCR-SR62/SR82  
DCR-SR200/SR300  
z Tips  
• Using [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 55) let you zoom  
in further than the magnification shown in the  
table.  
You can adjust the magnifications with the  
power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on  
the LCD frame.  
Recording sound with more  
presence (5.1ch surround  
recording) (DCR-SR200/SR300)  
Sound picked up by the built-in microphone  
is converted to 5.1ch surround sound and  
recorded.  
Built-in  
microphone  
Wider range of view:  
(Wide angle)  
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.  
Close view: (Telephoto)  
Move the power zoom lever slightly for a  
slower zoom. Move it further for a faster  
zoom.  
Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround sound  
1 Glossary (p. 127)  
b Notes  
b Notes  
• 5.1chsound isconvertedto 2chwhenplayedback  
on your camcorder.  
• [STEADYSHOT] may not reduce image  
blurring as desired when the power zoom lever  
is set to the T (Telephoto) side (except for DCR-  
SR300).  
•
is displayed on the screen during 5.1ch  
recording/playback.  
• 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.  
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Using the flash (DCR-SR200/  
SR300)  
Capturing high quality still  
images during movie recording  
(Dual Rec) (DCR-SR200/SR300)  
Flash  
You can capture high quality still images  
while recording a movie on the hard disk.  
Flash charge  
lamp  
Press (flash) repeatedly to select an  
appropriate setting.  
1 Turn the POWER switch until the  
(Movie) lamp lights up, then press START/  
STOP to start movie recording.  
No indication (Auto flash): Automatically  
flashes when there is insufficient ambient  
light.  
2 Press PHOTO fully.  
After you start recording, and before you  
finish, you can capture up to 3 frames of  
still images from your movie.  
r
(Forced flash): Always uses the flash  
regardless of the surrounding brightness.  
r
Orange color  
(No flash): Records without flash.  
boxes indicate the  
number of  
b Notes  
captured images.  
When capturing is  
finished, the color  
changes to orange.  
• 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.  
3 Press 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.  
• 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.  
b Notes  
• 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.  
z Tips  
• 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).  
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z Tips  
2 Select the media in which you want to  
save still images, then touch  
.
• Still images are recorded in the following sizes  
with Dual Rec.  
Your camcorder returns to recording  
standby mode. If you select [MEMORY  
DCR-SR200:  
–
STICK],  
appears on the screen.  
2.3M (16:9 (wide))  
–
1.7M (4:3)  
To eject a “Memory Stick Duo”  
DCR-SR300:  
Open the LCD panel, lightly push the  
“Memory Stick Duo” in once.  
–
4.6M (16:9 (wide))  
–
3.4M (4:3)  
b Notes  
• You can record still images during recording  
standby in the same way as when the POWER  
switch is set to  
with the flash.  
• Do not try to force the “Memory Stick Duo” out.  
Doing so may result in damage.  
(Still). You can also record  
• 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.  
Recording still images on a  
“Memory Stick Duo”  
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.  
• 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.  
You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo”  
z Tips  
marked with  
or  
(p. 111).  
• The number of recordable images varies  
depending on the image quality or the image  
size. For details, see page 57.  
Recording in dark places  
(NightShot plus/NightShot)  
DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82:  
ACCESS lamp  
(“Memory Stick Duo”)  
Open the LCD panel, then insert the  
“Memory Stick Duo” into the Memory  
Stick Duo slot in the right direction until it  
clicks.  
Infrared port  
Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON.  
To change the recording media of still  
images  
(
appears.)  
1 Touch  
(OPTION) t  
tab t  
[STILL MEDIA].  
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b Notes  
Adjusting the exposure for  
backlit subjects  
• 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.  
z Tips  
• 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).  
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects,  
press BACK LIGHT to display .. To  
cancel the back light function, press BACK  
LIGHT again.  
DCR-SR200/SR300:  
Recording in mirror mode  
NIGHT SHOT  
OFF  
ON  
Infrared port  
Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON. (  
appears.)  
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the  
camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees  
to the lens side (2).  
b Notes  
• 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.  
z Tips  
• A mirror-image of the subject appears on the  
LCD screen, but the image will be normal when  
recorded.  
• Do not use the NightShot and Super NightShot  
functions in bright places. This may cause a  
malfunction.  
Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9  
or 4:3) of the recording image  
To select the aspect ratio of the  
movies  
z Tips  
• 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).  
DCR-SR42:  
1 Turn the POWER switch until the  
(Movie) lamp lights up.  
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• For DCR-SR300, the size of still images is  
4.6M] (16:9 (wide)) or [6.1M] (4:3) at  
maximum.  
2 On the HOME MENU, touch  
(SETTINGS) t [MOVIE  
[
SETTINGS] t [WIDE SELECT] t  
[4:3] or [16:9 WIDE] (p. 54).  
z Tips  
DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300:  
• For the number of recordable still images, see  
page 57.  
Recording the fast action in  
slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC)  
(DCR-SR200/SR300)  
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.  
1 Turn the POWER switch until the  
(Movie) lamp lights up.  
2 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to  
select the desired screen aspect ratio.  
(HOME) B  
b Notes  
• 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).  
(HOME) A  
• When you view 16:9 (wide) images with [TV  
TYPE] set to [4:3], they may appear rough  
depending on subjects.  
1 Turn the POWER switch to turn on the  
camcorder.  
2 Press  
(HOME) A (or B) to display  
the HOME MENU.  
To select the aspect ratio of the still  
images (except for DCR-SR42)  
3 Touch  
(CAMERA).  
4 Touch [SMTH SLW REC].  
1 Turn the POWER switch until the  
(Still) lamp lights up.  
The aspect ratio changes to 4:3  
automatically.  
2 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to  
select the desired screen aspect ratio.  
b Notes  
• 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.  
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5 Press 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].  
[3sec AFTER]  
[3sec BEFORE]  
• [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.  
b Notes  
• 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.  
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Recording/Playback  
Playback  
(HOME) E  
Power zoom lever F  
POWER  
switch A  
(HOME) D  
(VIEW  
IMAGES) C  
button  
(VIEW IMAGES) B button  
1
2
Turn the POWER switch A to turn on your camcorder.  
Press (VIEW IMAGES) B (or C) button.  
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. (It may take some time to  
display the thumbnails.)  
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  
Searches for images  
by date (p. 33)  
Previous  
6 images  
Next  
6 images  
Returns to the  
recording screen  
(OPTION)  
1
2
3
: Displays movies.  
: Displays still images on the hard disk.  
: Displays still images on a “Memory Stick Duo.”  
z Tips  
• 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).  
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3
Start playback.  
Movies  
Touch the  
tab, and the movie to be played back.  
Toggles Play or Pause as you touch  
Return (to the VISUAL  
INDEX screen)  
Beginning of the  
Next movie  
movie/previous  
movie  
(OPTION)  
Stop (go to the VISUAL  
INDEX screen)  
Reverse/ Forward  
Still images  
Touch the  
, or  
tab, and the still image to be played back.  
Return (to the VISUAL  
INDEX screen)  
Slide show button (p. 34)  
Go to the VISUAL  
INDEX screen  
(OPTION)  
Previous/Next  
z Tips  
To switch to the playback mode using  
the (HOME) D (or E) button  
• When playback from the selected movie reaches  
the last movie, the screen returns to the  
VISUAL INDEX screen.  
On the HOME MENU, touch  
(VIEW  
• Touch  
movie slowly.  
/
during pause to play back  
IMAGES) t [VISUAL INDEX].  
To adjust the sound volume of movies  
• 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.  
Touch  
(OPTION) t  
tab t  
[VOLUME], then adjust the volume with  
/
.
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Recording/Playback  
Using PB zoom  
Searching for desired images by  
date (Date Index)  
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.  
You can search for desired images by date  
efficiently.  
1 Turn the POWER switch to turn on the  
camcorder, and press  
IMAGES) button.  
(VIEW  
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on  
the LCD screen.  
1 Play back the still images you want to  
magnify.  
2 To search for movies, touch  
search for still images, touch  
tab.  
tab. To  
or  
2 Magnify the still image with T  
(Telephoto).  
The screen is framed.  
3 Touch [DATE].  
The recording dates of images are  
displayed on the screen.  
3 Touch the screen at the point you want  
to display in the center of the displayed  
frame.  
Return to the VISUAL INDEX screen  
4 Adjust the magnification with W (Wide  
angle)/T (Telephoto).  
To cancel, touch  
.
Previous/Next Date button  
4 Touch Previous/Next Date button to  
select the date of the desired image.  
5 Touch  
while the selected date of  
the desired image is highlighted.  
The images for selected date are  
displayed on the VISUAL INDEX  
screen.  
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Playing back a series of still  
images (Slide show)  
Touch  
screen.  
on the still image playback  
The slide show begins from the selected  
image.  
Touch  
restart, touch  
to stop the slide show. To  
again.  
b Notes  
• You cannot operate playback zoom during slide  
show.  
z Tips  
• You can set continuous slide show playback by  
selecting  
(OPTION) t  
tab t  
[SLIDE SHOW SET]. The default setting is  
[ON] (continuous playback).  
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Playing the image on a TV  
Connect your camcorder to the input jack of TV or VCR using A/V connecting cable 1 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.  
Device without  
an S VIDEO jack  
Device with an  
S VIDEO jack  
IN  
IN  
S VIDEO  
VIDEO  
(Yellow)  
VIDEO  
(White)  
(White)  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
(Red)  
A/V OUT jack  
(Red)  
(Yellow)  
A/V OUT  
VCRs or TVs  
: Signal flow  
b Notes  
1 A/V connecting cable (supplied)  
TheHandycam Station andyourcamcorderare  
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.  
• Do not connect A/V connecting cables to both  
your camcorder and the Handycam Station at the  
same time. The image might get disturbed.  
z Tips  
• You can display the counter on the TV screen by  
setting [DISP OUTPUT] to [V-OUT/PANEL]  
(p. 63).  
2 A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO  
(optional)  
When connecting to another device via the S  
VIDEOjack,byusinganA/Vconnectingcable  
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(SVIDEOchannel)oftheA/Vconnecting  
cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional). The  
yellow plug connection is not necessary. S  
VIDEO connection only will not output audio.  
When your TV is connected to a VCR  
Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN  
input on the VCR. Set the input selector on  
theVCRtoLINE(VIDEO1, VIDEO2,etc.),  
if the VCR has an input selector.  
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To set the aspect ratio according to the  
connected TV (16:9/4:3)  
When your TV is monaural (When your  
TV has only one audio input jack)  
Change the setting according to the screen  
aspect ratio of the TV you will view images  
on.  
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  
1 Turn the POWER switch to turn on the  
camcorder.  
2 Touch  
(HOME) t  
connecting cable for that purpose.  
(SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT  
SETTINGS] t [TV TYPE] t [16:9]  
or [4:3] t  
.
b Notes  
• 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].  
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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.  
Saving images using a computer  
By using the software on the supplied CD-ROM, you can save images on a DVD or the hard  
disk of a computer.  
Creating a DVD with One  
Touch  
(One Touch Disc Burn)  
See “Creating a DVD with  
One Touch” on page 77.  
You can save images recorded on  
the camcorder directly to a DVD  
with ease.  
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  
See “Dubbing to VCR or  
DVD/HDD recorders” on  
page 45.  
Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD  
devices  
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Editing (OTHERS) category Deleting images  
You can delete images recorded on the hard  
disk or a “Memory Stick Duo” using your  
camcorder.  
This category enables you to edit the  
images, to print still images and to connect  
your camcorder to a computer.  
b Notes  
• You cannot restore images once they are  
deleted.  
z Tips  
• You can select up to 100 images at one time.  
• You can delete a image when viewing it by  
(OTHERS) category  
selecting  
(OPTION) t  
tab t  
[DELETE].  
Item list  
DELETE  
You can delete images on the hard disk or a  
“Memory Stick Duo” (p. 38).  
Deleting the images on the hard  
disk  
You can free hard disk space by deleting  
image data from the camcorder.  
You can check the free hard disk space of  
EDIT  
the camcorder using [  
INFO] (p. 50).  
You can edit the images on the hard disk or  
a “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 40, 41).  
b Notes  
• Important data should besaved on external media  
(p. 37).  
• Do not try to delete the files on the hard disk of  
the camcorder using a computer.  
PLAYLIST EDIT  
You can create and edit a Playlist (p. 42).  
PRINT  
You can print still images on a connected  
PictBridge printer (p. 46).  
1
On the  
(HOME MENU), touch  
(OTHERS) t [DELETE].  
COMPUTER  
You can connect your camcorder to a  
computer (p. 73).  
2
3
Touch [  
DELETE].  
Touch [  
DELETE] (movies) or  
[
DELETE] (still images),  
according to the type of image  
you want to delete.  
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3 Touch Previous/Next Date button to  
select the recording date of the desired  
image.  
4
5
Touch the image to be deleted.  
4 Touch  
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 the previous screen.  
to return  
The selected image is marked with  
Press and hold the image on the LCD  
screen to confirm the image.  
.
5 Touch  
t [YES] t  
.
Touch  
to return to the previous  
b Notes  
screen.  
• 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.  
Touch  
t [YES] t  
.
z Tips  
To delete all movies or still images at  
one time  
• 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.”  
In step 3, touch [  
DELETE ALL] or  
[
t
DELETE ALL] t [YES] t [YES]  
.
To delete all the movies or the still  
images recorded on the same day at  
one time  
Deleting the still images in the  
“Memory Stick Duo”  
To delete images on a “Memory Stick  
Duo,” insert it in your camcorder before the  
operation.  
1 On the  
(HOME MENU), touch  
(OTHERS) t [DELETE] t [  
DELETE].  
2 Touch [  
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.  
1
On the  
(HOME MENU), touch  
(OTHERS) t [DELETE].  
2
3
Touch [  
DELETE].  
Touch [ DELETE].  
Previous/Next button  
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Dividing a movie  
You can divide movies on the hard disk of  
your camcorder.  
4
Touch the still image to be  
deleted.  
b Notes  
• During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot  
divide movies. Cancel Easy Handycam  
operation.  
1
On the  
(HOME MENU), touch  
(OTHERS) t [EDIT].  
The selected still image is marked with  
.
Press and hold the still image on the LCD  
screen to confirm the still image.  
2
3
Touch [DIVIDE].  
Touch  
to return to the previous  
screen.  
Touch the movie to be divided.  
The selected movie starts playback.  
5
Touch  
t [YES] t  
.
4
Touch  
at the point where  
you want to divide the movie into  
scenes.  
To delete all still images on the  
“Memory Stick Duo”  
The movie pauses.  
In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL] t  
Adjusts the dividing point with more  
precision after the dividing point has  
been selected with  
[YES] t [YES] t  
.
.
b Notes  
• 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.  
z Tips  
Returns to the beginning of the  
selected movie.  
• To delete all images recorded on the “Memory  
Stick Duo,” format the “Memory Stick Duo”  
(p. 50).  
Play and pause toggles as you press  
.
5
Touch  
t [YES] t  
.
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Copying still images  
b Notes  
• 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.  
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.  
z Tips  
• If the divided original movie is included in the  
Playlist, the movie in the Playlist will also be  
divided.  
• You can select up to 100 still images at one  
time.  
• You can copy a still image when viewing it by  
• A slight difference may occur from the point  
selecting  
[COPYt  
(OPTION) t  
].  
tab t  
where you touch  
and the actual dividing  
point, as your camcorder selects the dividing  
point based on about half-second increments.  
1
On the  
(HOME MENU), touch  
(OTHERS) t [EDIT] t  
[COPY].  
Touch [  
2
3
t
COPY].  
Touch 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.  
4
5
Touch  
t [YES].  
Copying starts.  
When [Completed.] appears,  
touch  
.
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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.  
To copy all the still images recorded  
on the same day at one time  
1 On the  
(HOME MENU), touch  
(OTHERS) t [EDIT] t [COPY].  
2 Touch [ COPY by date].  
t
b Notes  
The recording dates of still images are  
displayed on the screen.  
• During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot  
add movies to the Playlist or edit the Playlist.  
Cancel Easy Handycam operation.  
1
2
On the  
(OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST  
EDIT].  
(HOME MENU), touch  
Previous/Next button  
3 Touch Previous/Next Date button to  
select the recording date of the desired  
still image.  
Touch [  
ADD].  
4 Touch  
while the selected recording  
date is highlighted.  
3
Touch the movie to be added to  
the Playlist.  
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  
return to the previous screen.  
to  
5 Touch  
b Notes  
• 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.  
t [YES] t  
.
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.  
• 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.  
4
Touch  
t [YES] t  
.
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To add all the movies recorded on the  
same day at one time  
Playing the Playlist  
1 On the  
(HOME MENU), touch  
1
On the  
(VIEW IMAGES) t  
[PLAYLIST]  
(HOME MENU), touch  
(OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST EDIT].  
2 Touch [  
ADD by date].  
The recording dates of movies are  
displayed on the screen.  
The Playlist screen appears.  
Previous/Next button  
3 Touch Previous/Next Date button to  
select the recording date of the desired  
movie.  
2
Touch 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.  
4 Touch  
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 the previous screen.  
to return  
To erase unnecessary images from  
the Playlist  
5 Touch  
t [YES] t  
.
1 On the  
(HOME MENU), touch  
(OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST EDIT].  
b Notes  
• Do not remove the battery pack or the AC  
Adaptor from your camcorder while editing the  
Playlist. It may damage the hard disk.  
2 Touch [ ERASE].  
To erase all the images from the  
Playlist, touch [ ERASE ALL] t  
[YES] t [YES] t  
• You cannot add still images to a Playlist.  
.
z Tips  
3 Select the image to be deleted from the  
list.  
• You can add a maximum of 99 movies to the  
Playlist.  
• You can add a movie when viewing it by  
selecting  
ADD].  
(OPTION) t  
tab t  
[
• You can copy the Playlist to a DVD as it is, by  
using the supplied software (p. 91).  
The selected image is marked with  
.
Press and hold the image on the LCD  
screen to confirm the image.  
Touch  
screen.  
to return to the previous  
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4 Touch  
t [YES] t  
.
z Tips  
• The original images are not changed even if you  
erase the images from the Playlist.  
To change the order within the Playlist  
1 On the  
(HOME MENU), touch  
(OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST EDIT].  
2 Touch [ MOVE].  
3 Select 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  
screen.  
to return to the previous  
4 Touch  
.
5 Select the destination with [T]/[t].  
Destination bar  
6 Touch  
t [YES] t  
.
z Tips  
• When you select multiple images, the images  
are moved following the order appeared in the  
Playlist.  
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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.  
b Notes  
• Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate.  
Device with an  
S VIDEO jack  
Device without an  
S VIDEO jack  
IN  
IN  
S VIDEO  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
(Yellow)  
(White)  
(White)  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
(Red)  
A/V OUT jack  
(Red)  
(Yellow)  
A/V OUT  
VCRs or DVD/  
HDD recorders  
: Video/Signal flow  
b Notes  
A A/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.  
• To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter,  
etc.) on the screen of the monitor device  
connected, set  
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.  
(SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT  
B A/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.  
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Printing recorded  
images (PictBridge  
compliant printer)  
You can print out still images using a  
PictBridge compliant printer, without  
connecting the camcorder to a computer.  
1
2
3
Turn on your camcorder, and  
press (VIEW IMAGES) button.  
Set [TV TYPE] according to the display  
device (p. 62).  
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.  
Insert the recording media in the  
recording device.  
If your recording device has an input  
selector, set it to the input mode.  
Connecting your camcorder to  
the printer  
Connect 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.  
1
2
Connect the Handycam Station to  
the wall outlet using the supplied  
AC Adaptor.  
Connect your camcorder to the input  
jacks of the recording device.  
Set the camcorder onto the  
Handycam Station securely, then  
turn the POWER switch to turn  
on.  
4
5
Start the playback on your  
camcorder, and record it on the  
recording device.  
Refer to the instruction manuals  
supplied with your recording device for  
details.  
3
Connect the (USB) jack of the  
Handycam Station to the printer  
using the supplied USB cable.  
When dubbing is finished, stop  
the recording device, and then  
your camcorder.  
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[USB SELECT] appears on the screen  
automatically.  
2
3
Touch  
(OPTION), set the  
following options, then touch  
.
4
Touch [  
PRINT] (hard disk) or  
[COPIES]: Set number of copies of a  
still image to be printed. You can set up  
to 20 copies.  
[
PRINT] (“Memory Stick Duo”)  
depending on the media of the  
image to be printed.  
[DATE/TIME]: Select [DATE],  
[DAY&TIME], or [OFF] (no date/time  
printed).  
When connection is complete,  
(PictBridge connecting) appears on  
the screen.  
[SIZE]: Select the paper size.  
If you do not change the setting, go to  
step 3.  
Touch [EXEC] t [YES] t  
The image selection screen appears  
again.  
.
You can select a still image on the  
screen.  
To finish printing  
b Notes  
• We can guarantee the operation of only models  
that are PictBridge compatible.  
Touch  
on the image selection screen.  
b Notes  
• Refer also to the instruction manual of the  
printer to be used.  
Printing  
• Do not attempt the following operations when  
is on the screen. The operations may not be  
performed properly.  
1
Touch the still image to be  
printed.  
– 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.  
The selected image is marked with  
.
Press and hold the image on the LCD  
screen to confirm the image.  
Touch  
screen.  
to return to the previous  
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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  
z Tips  
• 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  
[PRINT].  
(OPTION) t  
tab t  
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Utilizing recording media  
(MANAGE HDD/  
Formatting the hard  
disk or the “Memory  
Stick Duo”  
MEMORY) category  
This category enables you to use the hard  
disk or a “Memory Stick Duo” for various  
purposes.  
Formatting the hard disk  
You can delete all the imageson 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).  
(MANAGE HDD/MEMORY)  
category  
b Notes  
• To avoid theloss of important images, you should  
save them (p. 37) before performing  
Item list  
FORMAT  
[
FORMAT].  
You can format the hard disk and recover  
recordable free space (p. 49).  
1
On the  
(HOME MENU), touch  
(MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t  
[
FORMAT].  
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).  
2
3
Touch [YES] t [YES].  
When [Completed.] appears,  
touch  
.
b Notes  
• While [  
FORMAT] is activated, do not  
remove the AC Adaptor or the battery pack.  
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Checking the hard  
disk information  
You can display the hard disk information,  
and check the approximate amount of free  
hard disk space.  
Formatting the “Memory Stick  
Duo”  
Formatting deletes all images on a  
“Memory Stick Duo.”  
On the  
(MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t  
INFO].  
(HOME MENU), touch  
[
1
2
Turn on your camcorder.  
Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” to  
be formatted into your  
camcorder.  
3
On the  
(HOME MENU), touch  
To turn off the display  
(MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t  
Touch  
.
[
FORMAT].  
b Notes  
• 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  
4
5
Touch [YES] t [YES].  
When [Completed.] appears,  
touch  
.
• Since there is the management file area, the used  
space is not displayed as 0MB even if you  
perform [  
FORMAT] (p. 49).  
b Notes  
• 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”  
50  
         
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  
3
Press and hold BACK LIGHT  
button for a few seconds.  
The [  
EMPTY] screen appears.  
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)  
b Notes  
• If you perform [  
EMPTY], all the images  
are deleted. To avoid the loss of important  
images, they should be saved (p. 37) before  
4
5
Touch [YES] t [YES].  
performing [  
EMPTY].  
• You cannot perform [  
EMPTY] unless you  
connect the AC adaptor to the wall outlet.  
When [Completed.] appears,  
• Disconnect all cables except the AC Adaptor.  
Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the  
operation.  
touch  
.
• While performing [  
EMPTY], do not apply  
any vibrations or shocks.  
b Notes  
• The actual performing time for [  
is as follows;  
– DCR-SR42/SR62:  
approx. 30 minutes  
– DCR-SR82:  
EMPTY]  
1
Make sure the AC Adaptor is  
connected, then turn the POWER  
switch to turn on.  
approx. 60 minutes  
– DCR-SR200/SR300:  
approx. 40 minutes  
• If you stop performing [  
step 4 and 5, be sure to complete the operation  
by performing [ FORMAT] or [  
z Tips  
• You can perform this operation, whichever  
position of the  
lamp is lit.  
(Movie) lamp/  
(Still)  
EMPTY] between  
EMPTY] when you use the camcorder next  
time.  
2
On the  
(HOME MENU), touch  
(MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t  
[
FORMAT].  
The [  
FORMAT] screen appears.  
51  
   
Customizing your camcorder  
What you can do with the  
category of the HOME MENU  
(SETTINGS)  
You can change the recording functions and  
the operating settings for your convenience.  
3
Touch the desired setup item.  
If the item is not on the screen, touch v/  
Using the HOME MENU  
V to change the page.  
1
Turn on your camcorder, then  
press  
(HOME).  
(HOME)  
4
5
Touch the desired item.  
If the item is not on the screen, touch v/  
V to change the page.  
(HOME)  
(SETTINGS) category  
Change the setting, then touch  
.
2
Touch  
(SETTINGS).  
52  
           
SOUND/DISP SET*6 (p. 61)  
List of the  
(SETTINGS)  
category items  
Items  
VOLUME*4  
BEEP*4  
Page  
61  
MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 54)  
61  
Items  
Page  
54  
54  
54  
55  
55  
55  
56  
56  
56  
59  
59  
61  
LCD BRIGHT  
LCD BL LEVEL  
LCD COLOR  
REC MODE  
62  
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT  
WIDE SELECT*1  
DIGITAL ZOOM  
STEADYSHOT  
AUTO SLW SHUTTR  
GUIDEFRAME*2  
ZEBRA*2  
62  
OUTPUT SETTINGS (p. 62)  
Items  
Page  
62  
TV TYPE  
DISP OUTPUT  
63  
CLOCK/ LANG (p. 63)  
REMAINING  
FLASH LEVEL*2  
REDEYE REDUC*2  
Items  
CLOCK SET*4  
Page  
17  
63  
AREA SET  
PHOTO SETTINGS (p. 57)  
63  
DST SET/SUMMERTIME  
LANGUAGE SET*4  
Items  
Page  
57  
58  
58  
54  
55  
56  
56  
59  
59  
27  
63  
IMAGE SIZE*3*4  
GENERAL SET (p. 64)  
QUALITY  
FILE NO.  
Items  
Page  
64  
DEMO MODE  
CALIBRATION  
A.SHUT OFF  
REMOTE CTRL*3  
DROP SENSOR  
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT  
STEADYSHOT*5  
GUIDEFRAME*2  
ZEBRA*2  
FLASH LEVEL*3  
REDEYE REDUC*3  
STILL MEDIA*4  
115  
64  
64  
64  
1
*
*
*
*
DCR-SR42  
DCR-SR200/SR300  
DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300  
2
3
4
VIEW IMAGES SET (p. 60)  
You can set these items also during Easy  
Handycam operation (p. 20).  
Items  
Page  
60  
5
6
*
*
DCR-SR300  
DATA CODE  
DISPLAY  
[SOUND SETTINGS] (during Easy  
Handycam operation)  
61  
53  
   
MOVIE SETTINGS  
(Items for recording movies)  
DCR-SR82:  
Recording mode  
Recordable time  
14 hours 40 min.  
21 hours 40 min.  
41 hours 50 min.  
HQ  
SP  
LP  
Touch 1, then 2.  
If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V  
to change the page.  
DCR-SR200/SR300:  
Recording mode  
Recordable time  
9 hours 30 min.  
14 hours 30 min.  
28 hours  
HQ  
SP  
LP  
How to set  
(HOME MENU) t page 52  
(OPTION MENU) t page 65  
The default settings are marked with B.  
b Notes  
• 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.  
REC MODE  
You can select a recording mode to record a  
movie with the image quality from 3 levels.  
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT  
HQ  
Records in high quality mode.  
(9M (HQ))  
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).  
BSP  
Records in standard quality mode.  
(6M (SP))  
LP  
Increases the recording time (Long Play).  
(3M (LP))  
b Notes  
• 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).  
Recordable time (approx.)  
DCR-SR42/SR62:  
Recording mode  
Recordable time  
7 hours 20 min.  
10 hours 50 min.  
20 hours 50 min.  
HQ  
SP  
LP  
WIDE SELECT  
(DCR-SR42)  
When recording images, you can select the  
aspect ratio according to the TV connected.  
Refer also to the instruction manuals  
supplied with your TV.  
B 4:3  
Records images to the full screen on a 4:3  
TV screen.  
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16:9 WIDE (  
)
2000 ×  
Records images to the full screen on a 16:9  
(wide) TV screen.  
Up to 25 × zoom is performed optically,  
and after that, up to 2000 × zoom is  
performed digitally.  
b Notes  
DCR-SR200:  
B OFF  
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically.  
• Set [TV TYPE] correctly according to the TV  
connected for playback (p. 62).  
DIGITAL ZOOM  
20 ×  
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically,  
and after that, up to 20 × zoom is  
performed digitally.  
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.  
80 ×  
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically,  
and after that, up to 80 × zoom is  
performed digitally.  
DCR-SR300:  
B OFF  
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically.  
The right side of the bar shows the digital  
zooming factor. The zooming zone  
appears when you select the zooming  
level.  
20 ×  
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically,  
and after that, up to 20 × zoom is  
performed digitally.  
DCR-SR42:  
B OFF  
STEADYSHOT  
Up to 40 × zoom is performed optically.  
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.  
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.  
AUTO SLW SHUTTR  
(Auto Slow Shutter)  
When recording in dark places, the shutter  
speed is automatically reduced to 1/30  
second (the default setting is [ON]).  
DCR-SR62/SR82:  
B OFF  
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.  
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GUIDEFRAME  
(DCR-SR200/SR300)  
REMAINING  
B AUTO  
You can display the frame and check that  
the subject is horizontal or vertical by  
setting [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON].  
Displays the remaining recording time of  
movies for about 8 seconds in situations  
such as those described below.  
The frame is not recorded. Press DISP/  
BATT INFO to make the frame disappear.  
– When your camcorder recognizes the  
remaining hard disk capacity with the  
POWER switch is set to  
(Movie).  
z Tips  
– When you press DISP/BATT INFO to  
switch the indicator from off to on with  
• Positioning the subject at the cross point of the  
guide frame makes a balanced composition.  
the POWER switch is set to  
(Movie).  
– When you select the movie recording  
mode on the HOME MENU.  
ZEBRA  
(DCR-SR200/SR300)  
ON  
Always displays the remaining hard disk  
indicator.  
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  
b Notes  
• When the remaining recordable time for movies  
is less than 5 minutes, the indicator stays on the  
screen.  
setting,  
is displayed. The zebra pattern  
is not recorded.  
BOFF  
S
The zebra pattern is not displayed.  
FLASH LEVEL  
(DCR-SR200/SR300)  
70  
The zebra pattern appears at a screen  
brightness level of about 70 IRE.  
See page 59.  
S
100  
REDEYE REDUC  
(DCR-SR200/SR300)  
The zebra pattern appears at a screen  
brightness level of about 100 IRE or  
higher.  
See page 59.  
b Notes  
• Portions of the screen where brightness is about  
100 IRE or above may appear overexposed.  
z Tips  
• IRE represents the screen brightness level.  
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PHOTO SETTINGS  
(Items for recording still images)  
DCR-SR300:  
B 6.1M (  
)
Records still images clearly.  
3.1M (  
)
Allows you to record more still images in  
relatively clear quality.  
Touch 1, then 2.  
If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V  
to change the page.  
VGA (0.3M) (  
)
Allows the maximum number of still  
images to be recorded.  
How to set  
z Tips  
• The image size is set to [  
automatically in the aspect ratio 16:9 (wide).  
(HOME MENU) t page 52  
(OPTION MENU) t page 65  
4.6M]  
b Notes  
The default settings are marked with B.  
• You can set [  
IMAGE SIZE] only while the  
(Still) lamp is lit.  
• For DCR-SR42, the image size is fixed to [VGA  
(0.3M)].  
IMAGE SIZE (except  
for DCR-SR42)  
DCR-SR62/SR82:  
z Tips  
B 1.0M (  
Records still images clearly.  
)
• Still images are recorded in the following sizes  
with Dual Rec.  
DCR-SR200:  
VGA (0.3M) (  
Allows the maximum number of still  
images to be recorded.  
)
– [  
2.3M] (16:9 (wide))  
– [1.7M] (4:3)  
DCR-SR300:  
z Tips  
• The image size is set to [  
automatically in the aspect ratio 16:9 (wide).  
– [  
4.6M] (16:9 (wide))  
0.7M]  
– [3.4M] (4:3)  
DCR-SR200:  
Capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo”  
(MB) and the number of recordable  
images (approx.)  
B 4.0M (  
)
4.0M  
Records still images clearly.  
1.9M (  
)
6.1M  
4.6M  
4.0M  
3.4M  
Allows you to record more still images in  
relatively clear quality.  
2848 × 2848 × 2304 × 2136 ×  
2136  
1602  
1728  
1602  
4.0M  
VGA (0.3M) (  
Allows the maximum number of still  
images to be recorded.  
)
64MB  
21  
53  
28  
70  
32  
81  
37  
93  
128MB  
256MB  
42  
105  
56  
135  
64  
160  
74  
185  
z Tips  
• The image size is set to [  
automatically in the aspect ratio 16:9 (wide).  
3.0M]  
76  
190  
100  
250  
115  
295  
130  
335  
57  
             
6.1M  
4.6M  
4.0M  
3.4M  
1.7M  
1.0M  
0.7M  
VGA  
2848 × 2848 × 2304 × 2136 ×  
1512 × 1152 × 1152 × 640 ×  
2136  
1602  
1728  
1602  
1134  
864  
648  
480  
1.7M  
4.0M  
512MB  
1GB  
155  
390  
205  
510  
235  
600  
270  
690  
1GB  
2GB  
4GB  
1050  
2650  
1800  
4900  
3750  
2450  
5900 14500  
5000 12000  
5900  
315  
800  
420  
1050  
480  
1200  
550  
1400  
2200  
5500 10000 12000 30000  
4400 7400 9500 23500  
10500 19500 23500 59000  
2GB  
650  
1600  
860  
2150  
990  
2500  
1100  
2850  
4GB  
1250  
3200  
1700  
4250  
1950  
4900  
2250  
5700  
b Notes  
• 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.  
3.1M  
3.0M  
2.3M  
1.9M  
2048 × 2304 × 2016 × 1600 ×  
1536  
1296  
3.0M  
1134  
1200  
64MB  
128MB  
256MB  
512MB  
1GB  
40  
100  
42  
105  
56  
135  
65  
160  
• 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).  
80  
205  
85  
215  
110  
280  
130  
325  
140  
370  
150  
395  
200  
500  
235  
590  
295  
760  
310  
800  
410  
1000  
480  
1200  
QUALITY  
600  
1550  
640  
1600  
840  
2100  
980  
2450  
B FINE (  
)
2GB  
1200  
3150  
1300  
3350  
1700  
4300  
2000  
5000  
Records still images at the fine image  
quality level.  
4GB  
2400  
6300  
2600  
6600  
3400  
8500  
3950  
9500  
STANDARD (  
)
Records still images at the standard image  
quality level.  
1.7M  
1.0M  
0.7M  
VGA  
1512 × 1152 × 1152 × 640 ×  
1134  
1.7M  
864  
648  
480  
FILE NO. (File number)  
B SERIES  
64MB  
72  
120  
160  
390  
Assigns file numbers in sequence, even if  
you change the recording media or replace  
the “Memory Stick Duo.”  
175  
325  
390  
980  
128MB  
256MB  
512MB  
145  
355  
245  
650  
325  
780  
780  
1970  
RESET  
260  
640  
445  
1150  
590  
1400  
1400  
3550  
Assigns file numbers in sequence,  
following the largest file number existing  
on the current recording medium.  
530  
1300  
900  
2400  
1200  
2850  
2850  
7200  
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DCR-SR200/SR300:  
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT  
Set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], then press  
(flash) (p. 26) repeatedly to select a  
setting.  
See page 54.  
STEADYSHOT  
(DCR-SR300)  
(Auto redeye reduction): Pre-flashes to  
reduce redeye before the flash automatically  
flashes when there is insufficient ambient  
light.  
See page 55.  
r
GUIDEFRAME  
(DCR-SR200/SR300)  
(Forced redeye reduction): Always  
uses the flash and the redeye reducing pre-  
flash.  
See page 56.  
r
(No flash): Records without flash.  
ZEBRA  
(DCR-SR200/SR300)  
b Notes  
• The redeye reduction may not produce the  
desired effect due to individual differences and  
other conditions.  
See page 56.  
FLASH LEVEL (except  
for DCR-SR42)  
STILL MEDIA  
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.  
See page 27.  
HIGH(  
)
Makes the flash level higher.  
B NORMAL(  
LOW(  
)
)
Makes the flash level lower.  
REDEYE REDUC (except  
for DCR-SR42)  
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.  
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VIEW IMAGES SET  
(Items to customize the display)  
CAMERA DATA  
Movie  
Touch 1, then 2.  
If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V  
to change the page.  
Still image  
How to set  
(HOME MENU) t page 52  
(OPTION MENU) t page 65  
The default settings are marked with B.  
DATA CODE  
CSteadyShot off  
DBrightness  
EWhite balance  
FGain  
GShutter speed  
HAperture value  
IExposure  
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.  
z Tips  
CAMERA DATA (below)  
Displays camera setting data.  
•
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.  
DATE/TIME  
• 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.  
ADate  
BTime  
60  
             
SOUND/DISP SET  
(Items to adjust beep and the screen)  
DISPLAY  
You can select the number of thumbnails  
that appear on the VISUAL INDEX screen.  
B ZOOM LINK  
Change the number of thumbnails (6 or 12)  
with the power zoom lever on your  
camcorder.*  
Touch 1, then 2.  
If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V  
to change the page.  
6IMAGES  
Displays thumbnails of 6 images.  
How to set  
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).  
(HOME MENU) t page 52  
(OPTION MENU) t page 65  
The default settings are marked with B.  
VOLUME  
Touch  
/
to adjust the volume  
(p. 32).  
BEEP  
B ON  
A melody sounds when you start/stop  
recording, or operate the touch panel.  
OFF  
Cancels the melody and shutter sound.  
LCD BRIGHT  
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD  
screen.  
1 Adjust the brightness with  
/
.
2 Touch  
.
z Tips  
• This adjustment does not affect the recorded  
images in any way.  
61  
                             
OUTPUT SETTINGS  
(Items for when connecting other devices)  
LCD BL LEVEL (LCD  
backlight level)  
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD  
screen’s backlight.  
BNORMAL  
Standard brightness.  
Touch 1, then 2.  
If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V  
to change the page.  
BRIGHT  
Brightens the LCD screen.  
How to set  
b Notes  
(HOME MENU) t page 52  
(OPTION MENU) t page 65  
• 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.  
The default settings are marked with B.  
• 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.  
TV TYPE  
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.  
z Tips  
• This adjustment does not affect the recorded  
images in any way.  
16:9  
(Default setting for DCR-SR62/SR82/  
LCD COLOR  
SR200/SR300)  
Select this to view your images on a 16:9  
(wide) TV.  
You can adjust the color of the LCD screen  
with  
/
.
Wide (16:9)  
images  
4:3 images  
Low intensity  
z Tips  
High intensity  
• This adjustment does not affect the recorded  
images in any way.  
4:3  
(Default setting for DCR-SR42)  
Select this to view your images on a 4:3  
standard TV.  
Wide (16:9)  
images  
4:3 images  
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CLOCK/ LANG  
(Items to set clock and language)  
• 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.  
DISP OUTPUT  
Touch 1, then 2.  
If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V  
to change the page.  
B LCD PANEL  
Shows displays such as the time code on  
the LCD screen.  
How to set  
V-OUT/PANEL  
Shows displays such as the time code on  
the TV screen and the LCD screen.  
(HOME MENU) t page 52  
(OPTION MENU) t page 65  
CLOCK SET  
See page 17.  
AREA SET  
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.  
DST SET/SUMMERTIME  
You can change this setting without  
stopping the clock.  
Set to [ON] to move the time forward  
1 hour.  
LANGUAGE SET  
You can select the language to be used on  
the LCD screen.  
z Tips  
• Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]]  
(simplified English) for when you cannot  
find your native tongue among the  
options.  
63  
                         
GENERAL SET  
(Other setup items)  
A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut  
off)  
B 5 min  
The camcorder is automatically turned off  
when you do not operate your camcorder  
for more than approximately 5 minutes.  
Touch 1, then 2.  
If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V  
to change the page.  
NEVER  
The camcorder is not automatically turned  
off.  
How to set  
b Notes  
(HOME MENU) t page 52  
(OPTION MENU) t page 65  
• When you connect your camcorder to a wall  
outlet, [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to  
[NEVER].  
The default settings are marked with B.  
REMOTE CTRL (Remote  
control) (except for  
DCR-SR42)  
DEMO MODE  
The default setting is [ON], allowing you to  
view the demonstration in about 10  
minutes, after you turn the POWER switch  
The default setting is [ON], allowing you to  
use the supplied Remote Commander  
(p. 122).  
to  
(Movie).  
z Tips  
z Tips  
• The demonstration will be suspended in  
situations such as those described below.  
– When you press START/STOP or PHOTO.  
• Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from  
responding to a command sent by another VCR  
remote control unit.  
– When you touch the screen during the  
demonstration (The demonstration starts  
again after about 10 minutes).  
DROP SENSOR  
– When you remove or insert a “Memory Stick  
Duo.”  
– When you turn the POWER switch to  
(Still).  
[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.  
– When you press  
IMAGES) button.  
(HOME)/  
(VIEW  
b Notes  
CALIBRATION  
• 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.  
See page 115.  
• 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.  
)
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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.  
3
Change the setting, then touch  
.
When the item you want is not on the  
screen  
Using the OPTION MENU  
Touch another tab. If you cannot find the  
item anywhere, the function does not work  
under the situation.  
1
While using your camcorder,  
touch  
(OPTION) on the screen.  
b Notes  
• 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.  
(OPTION)  
Tab  
2
Touch the desired item.  
If you cannot find the desired item,  
touch another tab to change the page.  
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Recording items on the OPTION  
MENU  
Viewing items on the OPTION  
MENU  
See page 65 for setting operation.  
See page 65 for setting operation.  
1
Items  
*
Page  
Items  
tab  
*
Page  
tab  
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-
-
-
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67  
67  
67  
68  
68  
68  
69  
70  
70  
70  
a
a
a
38  
39  
39  
FOCUS  
DELETE  
SPOT FOCUS  
DELETE by date  
DELETE ALL  
TELE MACRO  
EXPOSURE  
tab  
DIVIDE  
SPOT METER  
a
a
a
a
40  
43  
43  
44  
SCENE SELECTION  
WHITE BAL.  
ERASE  
ERASE ALL  
MOVE  
COLOR SLOW SHTR  
S. NIGHTSHOT PLS*2  
SUPER NIGHTSHOT*3  
-- (A tab depends on the situation)  
a
a
a
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43  
43  
46  
34  
32  
60  
34  
42  
43  
41  
42  
ADD  
tab  
ADD by date  
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-
-
71  
71  
71  
FADER  
PRINT  
D.EFFECT  
PICT.EFFECT  
SLIDE SHOW  
VOLUME  
a
a
-
tab  
DATA CODE  
SLIDE SHOW SET  
ADD  
a
-
54  
71  
57  
58  
71  
27  
72  
30  
30  
REC MODE  
a
a
a
a
MICREF LEVEL  
IMAGE SIZE*4  
QUALITY  
a
a
-
ADD by date  
COPYt  
SELF-TIMER  
STILL MEDIA  
FLASH MODE*5  
TIMING*3  
COPY by date  
a
-
-- (No tab)  
COPIES  
-
-
-
47  
47  
47  
-
DATE/TIME  
SIZE  
RECORD SOUND*3  
-
1
*
Items that are included also in the HOME  
MENU.  
DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82  
DCR-SR200/SR300  
Except for DCR-SR42  
DCR-SR62/SR82  
* Items that are included also in the HOME  
2
3
4
5
MENU.  
*
*
*
*
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Functions set in the OPTION MENU  
Items you can set only on the OPTION  
SPOT FOCUS  
MENU will be described below.  
You can select and adjust the focal point to  
aim it at a subject not located at the center  
of the screen.  
The default settings are marked with B.  
FOCUS  
You can adjust the focus manually. You can  
select this function also when you want to  
focus on a certain subject intentionally.  
1 Touch the subject on the screen.  
9 appears.  
2 Touch [END].  
1 Touch [MANUAL].  
9 appears.  
To adjust the focus automatically, touch  
[AUTO] t [END] in step 1.  
2 Touch  
(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.  
b Notes  
• If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is  
automatically set to [MANUAL].  
3 Touch  
.
TELE MACRO  
To adjust the focus automatically, touch  
[AUTO] t  
in step 1.  
This is useful to shoot small subjects, such  
as flowers or insects. You can blur out  
backgrounds and the subject stands out  
clearer.  
b Notes  
• 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.  
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;  
z Tips  
DCR-SR42:  
down to about 43 cm (17 in.)  
• 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.  
DCR-SR62/SR82:  
down to about 38 cm (15 in.)  
DCR-SR200:  
down to about 37 cm (14 5/8 in.)  
• 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).)  
DCR-SR300:  
down to about 45 cm (17 3/4 in.)  
– When the focus mode is switched from  
automatic to manual.  
– When you set focus manually.  
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1 Touch the point where you want to fix and  
adjust the exposure on the screen.  
To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to wide-  
angle (W side).  
appears.  
2 Touch [END].  
b Notes  
• 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.  
To return the setting to automatic exposure,  
touch [AUTO] t [END] in step 1.  
b Notes  
• If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is  
automatically set to [MANUAL].  
EXPOSURE  
You can fix the brightness of an image  
manually. When the subject is too much  
brighter or gloomier than the background,  
adjust [EXPOSURE].  
SCENE SELECTION  
You can record images effectively in  
various situations with the [SCENE  
SELECTION] function.  
B AUTO  
Select this to automatically record images  
effectively without the [SCENE  
SELECTION] function.  
TWILIGHT* (  
)
1 Touch [MANUAL].  
appears.  
Select this to take night view without  
losing the mood.  
2 Adjust the exposure by touching  
/
.
3 Touch  
To return the setting to automatic exposure,  
touch [AUTO] t in step 1.  
.
TWILIGHT PORT. (  
Select this to take subject in foreground  
against night view (DCR-SR200/SR300).  
)
SPOT METER (Flexible  
spot meter)  
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.  
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.  
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FIREWORKS* (  
)
SNOW** (  
)
Select this to take spectacular shots of  
fireworks.  
Select to take bright pictures of a white  
landscape.  
LANDSCAPE* (  
)
*
Your camcorder is set to focus only on distant  
subjects.  
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.  
** Your camcorder is set not to focus on nearby  
subjects.  
b Notes  
• The [WHITE BAL.] setting is cleared when you  
set [SCENE SELECTION].  
WHITE BAL. (White  
balance)  
PORTRAIT (  
)
Select to bring out the subject such as  
people or flowers while creating a soft  
background.  
You can adjust the color balance to the  
brightness of the recording environment.  
B AUTO  
The white balance is adjusted  
automatically.  
SPOTLIGHT** (  
)
OUTDOOR (  
)
Select to prevent people’s faces from  
appearing excessively white when subjects  
are lit by strong light.  
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  
SPORTS** (  
)
Select to minimize shake when shooting  
fast moving subjects (DCR-SR42/SR62/  
SR82).  
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  
BEACH** (  
Select to take the vivid blue of the ocean or  
a lake.  
)
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b Notes  
ONE PUSH (  
)
The white balance will be adjusted  
according to the ambient light.  
• 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.  
1 Touch [ONE PUSH].  
2 Frame a white object such as a piece of  
paper, to fill the screen under the same  
lighting conditions as you will shoot  
the subject.  
• When the  
(Still) lamp is lit, this item is  
available for DCR-SR200/SR300 only.  
3 Touch [  
].  
S. NIGHTSHOT PLS  
(Super NightShot plus)  
(DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82)  
flashes quickly. When the white  
balance has been adjusted and stored in  
the memory, the indicator stops  
flashing.  
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.  
b Notes  
• 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  
appears on the screen.  
white object while  
flashes slowly if [ONE PUSH] could not  
be set.  
• When [ONE PUSH] was selected, if  
is flashing quickly.  
To return to the normal setting, set [S.  
NIGHTSHOT PLS] to [OFF].  
•
keeps  
, set [WHITE BAL.]  
b Notes  
• 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.  
flashing after touching  
to [AUTO].  
• If you change the [WHITE BAL.] settings, the  
[SCENE SELECTION] settings return to  
[AUTO] automatically.  
• 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.  
z Tips  
• 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.  
SUPER NIGHTSHOT  
(DCR-SR200/SR300)  
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.  
COLOR SLOW SHTR  
(Color Slow Shutter)  
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 return to the normal setting, set [SUPER  
NIGHTSHOT] to [OFF].  
appears on the screen.  
To cancel [COLOR SLOW SHTR], touch  
[OFF].  
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b Notes  
PICT.EFFECT (Picture  
effect)  
• 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).  
You can add special effects to an image  
during recording or playback.  
appears.  
B OFF  
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 67)  
when it is hard to focus automatically.  
Does not use [PICT.EFFECT] setting.  
• The shutter speed of your camcorder changes  
depending on the brightness, which may result  
in a slowdown of the motion of the image.  
SEPIA  
Images appear in sepia.  
B&W  
FADER  
Images appear in black and white.  
You can record a transition with the  
following effects adding to the interval  
between scenes.  
PASTEL  
1 Select the desired effect in [STBY] (during  
fading in) or [REC] (during fading out)  
Images appear as a pale pastel drawing.  
mode, then touch  
.
2 Press START/STOP.  
The fader indicator stops flashing and  
disappears when the fade is complete.  
MICREF LEVEL  
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.  
To cancel the fader before starting the  
operation, touch [OFF] in step 1.  
If you press START/STOP, the setting is  
canceled.  
B NORMAL  
Records various surround sounds,  
converting them into the certain level.  
Fading out  
Fading in  
LOW (  
)
WHITE FADER  
Records surround sound faithfully. This  
setting is not suitable for recording  
conversations.  
BLACK FADER  
SELF-TIMER  
You can record a still image after about 10  
seconds.  
Press PHOTO when [SELF-TIMER] is set  
to [ON], and  
To cancel the count down, touch [RESET].  
To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF].  
appears.  
D.EFFECT (Digital effect)  
When you select [OLD MOVIE],  
appears and you can add an old movie  
effect to images.  
z Tips  
• You can also operate by pressing PHOTO on  
the Remote Commander (p. 122) (except for  
DCR-SR42).  
To cancel [D.EFFECT], touch [OFF].  
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FLASH MODE  
(DCR-SR62/SR82)  
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.  
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PWerfhormaintg wyioth ua cocmpautner 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.  
x Viewing 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.  
b Notes  
• The supplied software is not compatible with a  
Macintosh.  
x Creating 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).  
x Creating 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.  
x Copying a DVD  
t Video Disc Copier (p. 92)  
You can copy a DVD you created as it is.  
Main functions  
x Creating a DVD using the One  
Touch Disc Burn function (p. 77)  
About the help function of the  
You can save images recorded on the hard  
software  
disk of your camcorder on a DVD by  
pressing DISC BURN button on your  
Handycam Station (One Touch Disc Burn  
all the software applications. Refer to the  
function).  
It is an simple operation to save images to  
a DVD.  
The Help guide explains all the functions of  
Help guide for further detailed operations  
after reading this Handbook thoroughly.  
To display the Help guide, click the  
mark on the screen.  
x Importing 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.  
x Deleting 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.  
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System requirements  
b Notes  
When using Picture Motion Browser  
• 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.  
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.  
• 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.  
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  
z Tips  
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)  
• 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.  
When playing still images recorded  
on a “Memory Stick Duo” with a  
computer  
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.  
• 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.  
CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster  
Others: USB port (this must be provided  
as standard)  
• On screenshots in this Handbook, the  
application for English version is used. When  
you install the application, you can select other  
language (p. 75).  
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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.  
5
6
Select the language for the  
application to be installed, then  
click [Next].  
Check your area and country/  
region, then click [Next].  
b Notes  
• The software is set up for your selected country/  
region.  
1
2
Confirm that your camcorder is  
not connected to the computer.  
7
Read [License Agreement], select  
[I accept the terms of the license  
agreement] when you agree, then  
click [Next].  
Turn on the computer.  
b Notes  
• Log on as Administrators for installation.  
• Close all applications running on the computer  
before installing the software.  
8
9
Set the camcorder onto the  
Handycam Station, then turn the  
POWER switch to turn on.  
3
Place the supplied CD-ROM in the  
disc drive of your computer.  
The installation screen appears.  
Connect the Handycam Station to  
your computer using the supplied  
USB cable, then click [Next] on  
the connection confirmation  
screen.  
If the screen does not appear  
1 Click [Start], then click [My  
Computer]. (For Windows 2000,  
double-click [My Computer].)  
2 Double-click [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)]  
(CD-ROM) (disc drive).*  
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.  
* Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary  
depending on the computer.  
4
Click [Install].  
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After you install the software,  
a shortcut icon for the  
customers registration website  
is created on the desktop.  
10Follow 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.  
• Once you register on the website, you  
can get secure and useful customer  
support.  
http://www.sony.net/registration/di/  
x Windows Media Format 9 Series  
Runtime (Windows 2000 only)  
Software required to create a DVD  
• For the information about Picture  
Motion Browser, visit the following  
URL:  
http://www.sony.net/support-disoft/  
x Microsoft 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.  
11Remove the CD-ROM from the  
disc drive of your computer.  
z Tips  
• For disconnecting the USB cable, see page 79.  
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Creating a DVD with One Touch  
Types of DVDs you can use  
Saving images on a DVD with One  
Touch (One Touch Disc Burn)  
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.  
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.  
z Tips  
• 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).  
DVD types  
Characteristics  
• Unrewritable  
• Fairly inexpensive. Mainly  
used for saving data  
• Compatible with most DVD  
players  
DVD-R  
• Unrewritable  
• 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.  
DVD+R  
• Using the double layer  
DVD+R system containing  
more recordable capacity  
DVD+R DL  
• Unrewritable  
• Rewritable and reusable  
• Rewritable and reusable  
DVD-RW  
DVD+RW  
• 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).  
• 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.  
b Notes  
• 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.  
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2
Confirm that the Handycam  
Station is not connected to the  
computer.  
Turn on the computer.  
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3
Place the recordable DVD to be  
saved in the DVD drive of your  
computer.  
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Connect the (USB) jack of the  
Handycam Station to a computer  
using the supplied USB cable.  
z Tips  
• It is recommended that you use a new  
recordable DVD.  
• If any software starts on the computer  
automatically, close it.  
4
5
Connect the Handycam Station to  
the wall outlet using the supplied  
AC Adaptor.  
Set the camcorder onto the  
Handycam Station, then turn the  
POWER switch to turn on.  
The DVD recognition window is  
displayed on the computer screen.  
When the DVD type is recognized,  
DVD creation begins.  
z Tips  
• You can perform this operation, whichever  
position of the  
lit.  
(Movie)/  
(Still) lamp is  
b Notes  
• 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.  
6
Press DISC BURN button on the  
Handycam Station.  
z Tips  
• 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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To disconnect the USB cable  
1 Touch [END] on the LCD screen of  
your camcorder.  
2 Click the [Unplug or eject hardware]  
icon on the task tray.  
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.  
b Notes  
3 Click [Safely remove USB Mass  
• During DVD creation, do not apply vibration to  
the camcorder. The DVD creation may be  
terminated.  
Storage Device].  
• Make sure no other USB devices are connected  
to your computer.  
z Tips  
• 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.  
4 Touch [YES] on the LCD screen of your  
camcorder.  
5 Disconnect the USB cable from the  
Handycam Station and the computer.  
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Once the completion dialog for  
DVD creation appears, click  
[Close] on the computer screen.  
b Notes  
• Do not disconnect the USB cable while the  
ACCESS lamp is lit.  
To create another DVD, click [Copy].  
• 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.”  
z Tips  
• 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).  
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5 Connect the (USB) jack of the  
Handycam Station to a computer using  
the supplied USB cable.  
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.  
The [USB SELECT] screen is displayed  
on the LCD screen of your camcorder.  
• For connecting with the USB cable, see  
page 78.  
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.  
6 Touch [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  
1 Turn on the computer.  
• You cannot delete the images on the hard disk  
of the camcorder in this operation.  
2 Place the recordable DVD to be saved in  
the DVD drive of your computer.  
• 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.  
3 Connect the Handycam Station to the  
wall outlet using the supplied AC  
Adaptor.  
4 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam  
Station, then turn the POWER switch to  
turn on.  
5 Connect the (USB) jack of the  
Handycam Station to a computer using  
the supplied USB cable.  
• 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.  
The [USB SELECT] screen is displayed  
on the LCD screen of your camcorder.  
• For connecting with the USB cable, see  
page 78.  
To perform [DISC BURN] on the [USB  
SELECT] screen of your camcorder  
6 Touch [  
COMPUTER] on the LCD  
screen of your camcorder.  
The [HDD Handycam Utility] window  
is displayed on the computer screen.  
1 Turn on the computer.  
2 Place the recordable DVD to be saved in  
the DVD drive of your computer.  
3 Connect the Handycam Station to the  
wall outlet using the supplied AC  
Adaptor.  
4 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam  
Station, then turn the POWER switch to  
turn on.  
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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.  
7 Click [One Touch Disc Burn] in the  
[HDD Handycam Utility] window on  
the computer screen.  
Importing entire images to a  
computer (Easy PC Back-up)  
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.  
8 Click [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  
1 Click [Settings...] in step 7 in “To  
perform [One Touch Disc Burn] on the  
HDD Handycam Utility of a computer”.  
1
2
Turn on the computer.  
Connect the Handycam Station to  
the wall outlet using the supplied  
AC Adaptor.  
3
4
Set the camcorder onto the  
Handycam Station, then turn the  
POWER switch to turn on.  
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.  
Connect 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.  
CWriting speed  
Select [Optimum Speed] for normal  
usage. If DVD creation failure persists,  
select lower speed.  
• For connecting with the USB cable, see  
page 78.  
2 Click [OK] when the setting is  
completed.  
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5
6
Touch [  
COMPUTER] on the  
8
Click [Import].  
LCD screen of your camcorder.  
The image that have not been imported  
to a computer are automatically  
imported to your computer.  
The [HDD Handycam Utility] window  
is displayed on the computer screen.  
Click [Easy PC Back-up] in the  
[HDD Handycam Utility] window  
on the computer screen.  
When the import of the data is  
completed, [Picture Motion Browser]  
starts up automatically and the imported  
images are displayed in the window.  
b Notes  
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Select the type of image file and  
the destination folder.  
• While importing images, do not apply vibration  
on the camcorder. The importing may be  
terminated.  
Importing selected images to a  
computer (Media File Import)  
You can import selected images on your  
camcorder to a computer with [Media File  
Import] on the HDD Handycam Utility.  
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.  
1
2
Turn on the computer.  
BThe destination folder  
Connect the Handycam Station to  
the wall outlet using the supplied  
AC Adaptor.  
To change the destination folder to save  
the imported images, click [Change].  
The default destination is set as the [My  
Pictures] folder.  
3
Set the camcorder onto the  
Handycam Station, then turn the  
POWER switch to turn on.  
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4
Connect 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.  
AMovies  
5
6
Touch [  
COMPUTER] on the  
BStill images  
LCD screen of your camcorder.  
The [HDD Handycam Utility] window  
is displayed on the computer screen.  
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Select 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).  
Click [Media File Import] in the  
[HDD Handycam Utility] window  
on the computer screen.  
The image select window for importing  
is displayed.  
z Tips  
Movies and still images recorded on the  
camcorder are displayed as thumbnails  
on each tab.  
• 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].  
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Click [Import].  
The import of selected images starts.  
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To import movies, click [Movies]  
tab, or to import still images, click  
[Still images] tab.  
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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z Tips  
2 Connect the Handycam Station to the  
wall outlet using the supplied AC  
Adaptor.  
• You can import the still images recorded on a  
“Memory Stick Duo” with connecting your  
camcorder and a computer (p. 84).  
3 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam  
Station, then turn the POWER switch to  
turn on.  
1 Turn on the computer.  
2 Insert a recorded “Memory Stick Duo”  
into the Memory Stick slot of your  
computer.  
4 Connect the (USB) jack of the  
Handycam Station to a computer using  
the supplied USB cable.  
3 Double-click [ ] (Picture Motion  
Browser) on the desktop.  
The [USB SELECT] screen is displayed  
on the LCD screen of your camcorder.  
[Picture Motion Browser] starts up.  
• For connecting with the USB cable, see  
page 78.  
4 Click [ ].  
Or, select [Import Media Files] in the  
[File] menu.  
5 Touch [  
COMPUTER] on the LCD  
screen of your camcorder.  
The importing image window is  
displayed on the computer screen.  
5 Click [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.  
6 Select the drive that the images  
recorded.  
7 Select the destination folder to save the  
6 Select the medium holding the still  
imported still images.  
images you want to import.  
8 Click [Import].  
7 Select the destination folder to save the  
The import of selected still images to  
the selected folder starts.  
imported still images.  
z Tips  
On destination folders  
• 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].  
The images are imported to the date folders  
(named with the date imported) created in  
the [My Pictures] folder in the default  
setting.  
8 Click [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.  
1 Turn on the computer.  
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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.  
The image select window is displayed.  
Movies and still images recorded on the  
camcorder are displayed as thumbnails  
on each tab.  
b Notes  
• You cannot restore images once they are  
deleted.  
• You cannot delete images recorded on the  
“Memory Stick Duo” using this function.  
1
2
Turn on the computer.  
Connect the Handycam Station to  
the wall outlet using the supplied  
AC Adaptor.  
AMovies  
BStill images  
7
8
To delete movies, click [Movies]  
tab, or to delete still images, click  
[Still images] tab.  
3
4
Set the camcorder onto the  
Handycam Station, then turn the  
POWER switch to turn on.  
Select the images you want to  
delete.  
Connect the (USB) jack of the  
Handycam Station to a computer  
using the supplied USB cable.  
Click the check box at the top left on the  
thumbnails of movies and still images  
you want to delete.  
The [USB SELECT] screen is displayed  
on the LCD screen of your camcorder.  
• For connecting with the USB cable, see  
page 78.  
9
Click [Delete].  
The deleting confirmation screen  
appears.  
5
6
Touch [  
COMPUTER] on the  
LCD screen of your camcorder.  
The [HDD Handycam Utility] window  
is displayed on the computer screen.  
10Click [Yes].  
z Tips  
• For disconnecting the USB cable, see page 79.  
Click [Delete Media Files from  
Handycam] in the [HDD  
Handycam Utility] window on the  
computer screen.  
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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).  
4
Click 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.  
1
2
Turn on the computer.  
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.  
Double-click [ ] (Picture Motion  
Browser) on the desktop.  
[Picture Motion Browser] starts up.  
When you click the folder  
When you click the month icon  
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Click [Folders] or [Calendar] on  
the Folder/Calendar switching  
tab.  
z Tips  
• 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  
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.  
recorded on that day are displayed, arranged  
according to the hour they were recorded.  
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4 Click 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.  
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  
5 Select 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.  
When you select a movie  
To select two or more random images, press  
and hold down [Ctrl] key while clicking  
thumbnails.  
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.  
6 Click [ ].  
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.  
1 Turn on the computer.  
2 Double-click [ ] (Picture Motion  
Browser) on the desktop.  
[Picture Motion Browser] starts up.  
To delete unnecessary image from the  
computer  
1 Right-click the thumbnail of the image  
you want to delete.  
2 Click [Delete] t [Yes].  
3 Click [Calendar] on the Folder/Calendar  
switching tab.  
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Editing the imported images  
Editing movies  
5
Select 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].  
You can cut out only required movie parts  
to save.  
1
2
Turn on the computer.  
The selected scene is displayed in the  
thumbnail of [IN point].  
Double-click [ ] (Picture Motion  
Browser) on the desktop.  
[Picture Motion Browser] starts up.  
6
Select 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].  
3
4
Select the movie you want to edit  
in the Folder view or Calendar  
view (p. 86).  
The selected scene is displayed in the  
thumbnail of [OUT point].  
Click [ ] and select [Video  
Trimming].  
The Video Trimming window is  
displayed.  
7
After 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.  
z Tips  
• 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].  
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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.  
8
Click [Save] to save the edited  
movie.  
Saving takes some time. When the  
saving is completed, a message is  
displayed. Click [OK].  
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.  
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.  
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.  
z Tips  
Changing the date and time stamp  
You can change the date and time stamp  
of still images in a batch.  
• 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.  
Inserting date  
You can insert a date stamp into still  
images.  
Editing still images  
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.  
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Creating and copying a DVD  
Creating a DVD with selected  
images  
4
Select [DVD-Video Creation] in  
the [Manipulate] menu.  
You can create a DVD Video with a DVD  
menu by putting images on your computer  
as materials.  
The window used to select images is  
displayed.  
z Tips  
• The selected movies are written to the DVD as  
they are. If there are unnecessary scenes in the  
movie, edit it beforehand (p. 88).  
1
2
Turn on the computer, and place  
the recordable DVD to be saved in  
the DVD drive of your computer.  
5
Confirm the images to write to the  
DVD.  
z Tips  
Double-click [ ] (Picture Motion  
Browser) on the desktop.  
• 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.  
[Picture Motion Browser] starts up.  
6
Click [Next].  
Menu selection window of the DVD is  
displayed.  
3
Select 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.  
z Tips  
• 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.  
7
Select menu design and a title  
creation method, and enter the  
DVD name.  
Image of DVD video menu to create is  
displayed.  
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z Tips  
4
5
Set the camcorder onto the  
Handycam Station, then turn the  
POWER switch to turn on.  
• 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  
Connect the (USB) jack of the  
Handycam Station to a computer  
using the supplied USB cable.  
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.  
The [USB SELECT] screen is displayed  
on the LCD screen of your camcorder.  
• For connecting with the USB cable, see  
page 78.  
8
Click [Start].  
6
7
Touch [ COMPUTER] on the  
LCD screen of your camcorder.  
The images are written to the DVD.  
The [HDD Handycam Utility] window  
is displayed on the computer screen.  
z Tips  
• You can choose to create more copies of the  
same DVD after writing to the DVD is  
completed.  
Click [Playlist Disc Creation] in  
the [HDD Handycam Utility]  
window on the computer screen.  
Saving movies in the Playlist to a  
DVD  
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.  
1
2
Turn on the computer.  
8
Click [Start].  
The movies listed in a Playlist on your  
camcorder are displayed as thumbnails.  
Place the recordable DVD to be  
saved in the DVD drive of your  
computer.  
3
Connect the Handycam Station to  
the wall outlet using the supplied  
AC Adaptor.  
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z Tips  
9
Confirm the movies to write to a  
DVD.  
• You can choose to create more copies of the  
same DVD after writing to the DVD is  
completed.  
The movies with checkmarks at the top  
right are written on the DVD in the  
Playlist order.  
Copying a DVD  
You can copy the images recorded on a  
DVD to another DVD.  
10Click [Next].  
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.  
The menu selection window of the DVD  
is displayed.  
1
2
Turn on the computer.  
Insert a recorded DVD into the  
DVD drive of your computer.  
11Select a menu design and a title  
creation method, and enter the  
DVD name.  
3
Click [Start] t [All Programs] (for  
Windows 2000, click [Programs])  
t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Video  
Disc Copier] on your computer.  
Image of DVD video menu to create is  
displayed.  
z Tips  
Disc copy window is displayed.  
• 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.  
4
Select a DVD drive for [Source:]  
and [Copy to:].  
• 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.  
The status of the drive and DVD is  
displayed. Depending on the status,  
copying cannot start. Follow the  
instruction to change the DVD.  
12Click [Start].  
Obtaining information from a DVD of  
your computer takes time. Wait until the  
DVD information is displayed in the  
window.  
DVD creation starts.  
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Manipulating still  
images  
You can manipulate imported still images  
as follows. For details about the operation,  
refer to the Picture Motion Browser Help.  
5
When preparations for copying  
are completed, click [Start].  
DVD copy starts.  
Printing still images  
You can print imported still images.  
You can also print still images with the date  
information.  
z Tips  
• You can choose to create more copies of the  
same DVD after writing to the DVD is  
completed.  
z Tips  
• You can save a scene you select from the movie  
as a still image and print it.  
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.  
Sending still images by e-mail  
You can start your e-mail software, attach  
still images to e-mail and send them via e-  
mail.  
b Notes  
z Tips  
• 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.  
• Depending on the capacity of the source DVD,  
the free space required on your hard disk for  
temporary files varies.  
• Movie data files cannot be sent by e-mail.  
Opening with external  
applications  
You can start a commercially available  
application via Picture Motion Browser and  
view images with these applications.  
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Troubleshooting  
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  
The power does not turn on.  
• Overall operations/Easy Handycam  
• 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).  
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  
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.  
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.  
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)  
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– [RECORD SOUND]*2  
– [FLASH MODE]*3  
The  
displayed.  
(OPTION) button is not  
*1DCR-SR42  
*2DCR-SR200/SR300  
*3DCR-SR62/SR82  
• The OPTION MENU cannot be used  
during Easy Handycam operation.  
The menu settings have changed  
automatically.  
Your camcorder gets warm.  
• This is because the power has been turned  
on for a long time. This is not a  
malfunction.  
• 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]  
The supplied Remote Commander  
does not function (except for DCR-  
SR42).  
– [  
QUALITY] : [FINE]  
– [DATA CODE] : [DATE/TIME]  
• Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [ON] (p. 64).  
• 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]  
• 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).  
Even if you press EASY, menu  
settings do not switch to their  
defaults automatically.  
• Select a commander mode other than DVD  
2 for your DVD device, or cover the sensor  
of your DVD device with black paper.  
• During Easy Handycam operation, settings  
for the following menu items are  
maintained the ones before Easy  
Handycam operation.  
– [FILE NO.]  
– [VOLUME]  
Batteries/Power sources  
The power abruptly turns off.  
– [TV TYPE]  
– [  
– [BEEP]  
– [CLOCK SET]  
– [AREA SET]  
– [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME]  
– [WIDE SELECT]*1  
– [ IMAGE SIZE]*2  
– [DEMO MODE]  
– [TIMING]*2  
DISPLAY]  
• 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).  
– [STILL MEDIA]  
– [ LANGUAGE SET]  
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LCD screen  
The CHG (charge) lamp does not  
light while the battery pack is being  
charged.  
The buttons do not appear on the  
touch panel.  
• Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)  
(p. 13).  
• Touch the LCD screen lightly.  
• Press DISP/BATT INFO on your  
camcorder (or DISPLAY on the Remote  
Commander (except for DCR-SR42))  
(p. 19).  
• 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).  
The buttons on the touch panel do  
not work correctly or do not work at  
all.  
• Set the camcorder onto the Handycam  
Station securely (p. 13).  
• Adjust the touch panel  
([CALIBRATION]) (p. 115).  
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.  
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).  
The remaining battery time indicator  
does not indicate the correct time.  
“Memory Stick Duo”  
• 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).  
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).  
• The indicated time may not be correct  
depending on the environment of use.  
You cannot delete images stored on  
or format the “Memory Stick Duo.”  
The battery pack is quickly  
discharged.  
• 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 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 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.  
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Recording  
The ACCESS lamp remains lit even  
when you stop recording.  
Refer also to “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 96).  
• Your camcorder is recording the image  
you have just shot on the hard disk.  
Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO  
does not record images.  
The recording angle looks different.  
• 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).  
• 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:  
• While activating [DROP SENSOR] (p. 64),  
you may not record images.  
– NightShot  
• 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 toa warm place. Leavethe camcorder  
therefor a while, thenturn onthe camcorder.  
– [SUPER NIGHTSHOT]  
– [TWILIGHT], [CANDLE],  
[SUNRIZE&SUNSET],  
[FIREWORKS], [LANDSCAPE],  
[SPOTLIGHT], [BEACH] or [SNOW]  
in [SCENE SELECTION]  
– [MANUAL] in [EXPOSURE]  
– [SPOT METER]  
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).  
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).  
• You cannot record a still image together  
with:  
– [SMTH SLW REC] (DCR-SR200/  
SR300)  
– [FADER]  
– [D.EFFECT]  
– [PICT.EFFECT]  
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The recording stops.  
The subjects passing by the frame  
very fast appear crooked (DCR-  
SR200/SR300).  
• 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.  
• 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.  
• If you keep applying vibration on the  
camcorder, recording may stop.  
Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or  
green appear on the screen.  
There is a time difference between  
the point where you press START/  
STOP and the point that the  
• 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.  
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 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 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).  
The screen image is bright, and the  
subject does not appear on the  
screen.  
[STEADYSHOT] does not function.  
• Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (DCR-  
SR42/SR62/SR82) or NIGHTSHOT  
switch (DCR-SR200/SR300) to OFF  
(p. 27).  
• Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 55).  
• [STEADYSHOT] may not be able to  
compensate for excessive vibrations.  
The BACK LIGHT function does not  
function.  
The screen image is dark, and the  
subject does not appear on the  
screen.  
• The BACK LIGHT function cannot be  
used during Easy Handycam operation.  
• Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a  
few seconds to turn on the backlight  
(p. 19).  
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A vertical band appears when  
recording candlelight or electric light  
in the dark (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82).  
[COLOR SLOW SHTR] does not  
operate correctly.  
• [COLOR SLOW SHTR] may not operate  
correctly in total darkness. Use NightShot  
plus or [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS] (DCR-  
SR42/SR62/SR82), NightShot or [SUPER  
NIGHTSHOT] (DCR-SR200/SR300).  
• This occurs when the contrast between the  
subject and the background is too high.  
This is not a malfunction.  
Horizontal stripes appear on the  
image (DCR-SR200/SR300).  
You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL].  
• You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL]  
when:  
• This occurs when recording images under  
a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or  
– The LCD panel is closed on your  
camcorder with the LCD screen facing  
out.  
– The power is supplied from the AC  
Adaptor.  
mercury lamp. This is not a malfunction.  
A vertical white line may appear on  
an image taken in bright light (DCR-  
SR42/SR62/SR82).  
• This phenomenon is called the smear  
effect. This is not a malfunction.  
Playing back images on your  
camcorder  
Still images stored on a “Memory  
Stick Duo” cannot be played back.  
Undesirable flicker occurs (DCR-  
SR42/SR62/SR82).  
• Still images cannot be played back if you  
have modified files or folders, or have  
edited the data on a computer. (The file  
name flashes in that case.) This is not a  
malfunction (p. 112).  
• Still images recorded by other devices may  
not be played back, or appeared in the  
actual size. This is not a malfunction  
(p. 112).  
• This occurs when recording images under  
a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or  
mercury lamp. This is not a malfunction.  
Black bands appear when you  
record a TV screen or computer  
screen (except for DCR-SR300).  
• Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p. 55).  
[S. NIGHTSHOT PLS] cannot be  
operated (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82).  
“
” is indicated on an image in the  
VISUAL INDEX screen.  
• Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON.  
• Loading of the data may have failed. It  
may be indicated correctly when you turn  
off the power and then turn it on again, or  
repeat removing and inserting the  
[SUPER NIGHTSHOT] cannot be  
operated (DCR-SR200/SR300).  
“Memory Stick Duo” a couple of times.  
• Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON.  
• This may appear on still images recorded  
by other devices, edited on a computer, etc.  
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Dubbing/Connecting to other  
devices  
No sound or only a quiet sound is  
heard during playback.  
• Turn up the volume (p. 32).  
• Sound is not output when the LCD panel is  
closed. Open the LCD panel.  
• When you record sound with [MICREF  
LEVEL] (p. 71) set to [LOW], the  
recorded sound may be difficult to hear.  
You cannot hear the sound.  
• The audio will not be output when you  
connect a device via the S VIDEO plug  
only. Connect the white and red plugs of  
the A/V connecting cable, too (p. 35).  
• In case of [SMTH SLW REC], you cannot  
record sounds during shooting (about 3  
seconds) (DCR-SR200/SR300).  
The aspect ratio of the playback is  
not correct when connecting your  
camcorder to the TV.  
Editing images on your  
camcorder  
• Set [TV TYPE] depending on your TV  
(p. 62).  
Unable to edit.  
You cannot dub correctly using the  
A/V connecting cable.  
• There are no images recorded.  
• Unable to edit because of the condition of  
the image.  
• The A/V connecting cable is not connected  
properly. Make sure that the A/V  
connecting cable is connected to the proper  
jack, i.e. to the input jack of another device  
for dubbing a image from your camcorder  
(p. 45).  
Movies cannot be added in the  
Playlist.  
• The hard disk is full, or the added movies  
exceed 99. Erase unnecessary movies  
(p. 43).  
Connecting to a computer  
• You cannot add still images in the Playlist.  
The computer does not recognize  
your camcorder.  
A movie cannot be divided.  
• Install Picture Motion Browser (p. 75).  
• A movie that is too short cannot be  
divided.  
• A movie protected on another device  
cannot be divided.  
• Disconnect the USB device other than the  
keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder  
from the computer.  
• Disconnect the cable from the computer  
and the Handycam Station, restart the  
computer, then connect them again  
correctly.  
• Check if Media Check Tool is running on  
the computer. For details on Media Check  
Tool, refer to the Help for Picture Motion  
Browser.  
Unable to copy the images from the  
hard disk to a “Memory Stick Duo.”  
• You cannot copy a movie from the hard  
disk to a “Memory Stick Duo” as a still  
image during playback on your camcorder.  
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• The computer does not recognize the  
“Memory Stick Duo” during camcorder  
operation such as playback or editing of  
images on the hard disk. Finish camcorder  
operation before connecting the camcorder  
to the computer.  
Cannot use the supplied software,  
Picture Motion Browser, on the  
Macintosh computer.  
• You cannot use Picture Motion Browser  
on a Macintosh.  
The “Memory Stick” icon  
([Removable Disk]) does not appear  
on the computer screen.  
The One Touch Disc Burn function  
does not work.  
• Install Picture Motion Browser (p. 75).  
• Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into your  
camcorder.  
• Disconnect the USB device other than the  
keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder  
from the computer.  
• Check if Media Check Tool is running on  
the computer. For details on Media Check  
Tool, refer to the Help for Picture Motion  
Browser.  
• Touch  
t [  
MENU of the camcorder (p. 83).  
• The computer does not recognize the  
“Memory Stick Duo” during camcorder  
operation such as playback or editing of  
images on the hard disk. Finish camcorder  
operation before connecting the camcorder  
to the computer.  
(OTHERS) t [COMPUTER]  
You cannot view the images  
recorded on your camcorder with a  
computer.  
COMPUTER] on the HOME  
• Make sure you insert the connector in the  
correct direction, then connect the USB  
cable to the (USB) jack on the  
Handycam Station and the computer  
firmly.  
• Touch  
t [  
MENU of the camcorder (p. 81).  
(OTHERS) t [COMPUTER]  
COMPUTER] on the HOME  
Picture Motion Browser does not  
function correctly.  
• Disconnect the USB device other than the  
keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder  
from the computer.  
• Close Picture Motion Browser, then restart  
the Windows computer.  
The image or sound recorded on the  
camcorder is not played on the  
computer correctly.  
You cannot view the still images  
recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo”  
on the computer.  
• If your camcorder is connect to a computer  
that does not support Hi-speed USB (USB  
2.0), the movie/still image or sound may  
not be played back correctly. The movie/  
still image or sound imported to your  
computer is not affected.  
• Movie playback or sound may stop  
temporarily depending on your computer.  
The movie or sound imported to your  
computer is not affected.  
• Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” firmly.  
• Touch  
t [  
MENU of the camcorder (p. 83).  
(OTHERS) t [COMPUTER]  
COMPUTER] on the HOME  
• When you connect your camcorder to a  
computer by selecting [  
COMPUTER],  
you cannot view the still images stored in a  
“Memory Stick Duo.” Make sure that you  
have connected the camcorder to the  
computer with [  
COMPUTER].  
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Functions that cannot be used  
simultaneously  
The playback screen is paused or  
distorted.  
• Check the recommended computer  
environment required to play movies.  
The following list shows examples of  
unworkable combinations of functions and  
menu items.  
The actual displayed screen or  
message is different from that  
shown in this Handbook.  
Because of following  
Cannot use  
settings  
• The screen or message may be different.  
BACK LIGHT  
[FIREWORKS] in  
[SCENE SELECTION],  
[MANUAL] in  
[EXPOSURE], [SPOT  
METER]  
The extension of a file is not  
displayed on your computer.  
• To display the extension, follow the steps  
below:  
1 Click [Tool] in the window folder t  
[Folder option...] t [View] tab.  
2 Remove the check mark from the [Hide  
file extensions for known file types]  
under Advanced Settings.  
WIDE  
[OLD MOVIE]  
[OLD MOVIE]  
[SMTH SLW REC]  
SELECT*1  
[WIDE  
SELECT]*2  
[STEADY  
SHOT]*3  
3 Click [OK].  
[AUTO SLW  
SHUTTR]  
[S. NIGHTSHOT  
PLS]*4, [SUPER  
NIGHTSHOT]*5,  
While performing Easy PC Back-up,  
[Not enough space on destination  
hard disk.] is displayed on the  
computer screen.  
[COLOR SLOW SHTR],  
[D.EFFECT], [SCENE  
SELECTION], [SMTH  
SLW REC]*5  
• Delete unnecessary files from your  
computer to free hard disk space.  
[SPOT FOCUS] [SCENE SELECTION]  
[TELE  
[SCENE SELECTION]  
MACRO]  
[EXPOSURE]  
NightShot plus*4, [S.  
NIGHTSHOT PLS]*4,  
NightShot*5, [SUPER  
NIGHTSHOT]*5  
[SPOT METER] NightShot plus*4, [S.  
NIGHTSHOT PLS]*4,  
NightShot*5, [SUPER  
NIGHTSHOT]*5  
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*1DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300  
*2DCR-SR42  
Because of following  
settings  
NightShot plus*4, [S.  
NIGHTSHOT PLS]*4,  
NightShot*5, [SUPER  
NIGHTSHOT]*5,  
Cannot use  
*3DCR-SR200  
[SCENE  
SELECTION]  
*4DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82  
*5DCR-SR200/SR300  
[COLOR SLOW SHTR],  
[OLD MOVIE], [TELE  
MACRO], [FADER]  
[WHITE BAL.] NightShot plus*4, [S.  
NIGHTSHOT PLS]*4,  
NightShot*5, [SUPER  
NIGHTSHOT]*5  
[ONE PUSH] in [SMTH SLW REC]*5  
[WHITE BAL.]  
[COLOR  
SLOW SHTR]  
[FADER], [D.EFFECT],  
[SCENE SELECTION]  
[S.NIGHTSHOT [FADER], [D.EFFECT]  
4
PLS]  
*
[SUPER  
NIGHTSHOT]  
[FADER], [D.EFFECT]  
5
*
[FADER]  
[S. NIGHTSHOT  
PLS]*4, [SUPER  
NIGHTSHOT]*5,  
[COLOR SLOW SHTR],  
[D.EFFECT],  
[CANDLE]/  
[FIREWORKS] in  
[SCENE SELECTION]  
[D.EFFECT]  
[S. NIGHTSHOT  
PLS]*4, [SUPER  
NIGHTSHOT]*5,  
[COLOR SLOW SHTR],  
[FADER]  
[OLD MOVIE] [SCENE SELECTION],  
[PICT.EFFECT]  
[PICT.EFFECT] [OLD MOVIE]  
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Warning indicators and messages  
Self-diagnosis display/Warning  
indicators  
(Warning on the hard disk of the  
camcorder)*  
Fast flashing  
• An error may have occurred with the  
hard disk drive in your camcorder.  
If indicators appear on the LCD screen,  
check the following.  
Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If  
the problem persists even after you have  
tried a couple of times, contact your Sony  
dealer or local authorized Sony service  
facility.  
(Warning on the hard disk of the  
camcorder)*  
Fast flashing  
• The hard disk of the camcorder is fully  
recorded.  
C:04:00  
• An error may have occurred with the  
hard disk drive in your camcorder.  
E (Battery level warning)  
Slow flashing  
• The battery pack is nearly used up.  
• Depending on the operating  
environment or battery conditions, E  
may flash, even if there are  
C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis  
display)  
C:04:ss  
• The battery pack is not an  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. Use an  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p.112).  
approximately 20 minutes remaining.  
• Connect the DC plug of the AC  
Adaptor to the DC IN jack of the  
Handycam Station or your camcorder  
securely (p. 13).  
(High temperature warning)  
Slow flashing  
• The temperature of your camcorder is  
getting higher. Turn off your camcorder  
and leave it for a while in a cool place.  
C:13:ss / C:32:ss  
• Remove the power source. Reconnect it  
and operate your camcorder again.  
Fast flashing*  
• Turn on your camcorder again.  
• The temperature of your camcorder is  
extremely high. Turn off your  
camcorder and leave it for a while in a  
cool place.  
E:20:ss / E:31:ss / E:61:ss /  
E:62:ss / E:91:ss / E:94:ss  
• A malfunction that you cannot service  
has occurred. Contact your Sony dealer  
or local authorized Sony service  
facility. Inform them of the 5-digit  
code, which starts from “E”.  
(Low temperature warning)*  
Fast flashing  
• The temperature of your camcorder is  
extremely low. Make the camcorder  
warm.  
101-0001 (Warning indicator  
pertaining to files)  
Slow flashing  
• The file is damaged.  
• The file is unreadable.  
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(Warning indicator pertaining to  
“Memory Stick Duo”)  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
drop sensor)  
• No “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted  
(p. 27).  
• The drop sensor function (p. 64) is  
activated, and has detected that the  
camcorder has been dropped.  
Therefore, the camcorder is taking  
steps to protect the hard disk.  
Recording/playback may be disabled as  
a result.  
(Warning indicators pertaining to  
“Memory Stick Duo” formatting)*  
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is damaged.  
• The drop sensor function does not  
guarantee the protection of the hard  
disk under all possible situations. Use  
the camcorder under stable conditions.  
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is not  
formatted correctly (p. 50, 111).  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”)*  
* You hear a melody when the warning indicators  
appear on the screen (p. 61).  
• An incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”  
is inserted (p. 111).  
Description of warning  
messages  
- (Warning indicator pertaining  
to the write-protect of the “Memory  
Stick Duo”)*  
If messages appear on the screen, follow the  
instructions.  
• The write-protect tab on the “Memory  
Stick Duo” is set to lock (p. 111).  
x Hard disk  
• Access to the “Memory Stick Duo” was  
restricted on another device.  
Movie folder full. Cannot record  
movies.  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
the flash)  
• Delete unnecessary images (p. 38) or  
perform [  
FORMAT] (p. 49).  
Fast flashing  
• There is something wrong with the  
flash.  
HDD format error.  
• The hard disk of the camcorder is set  
differently from the default format.  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
camera-shake warning)  
Performing [  
FORMAT] (p. 49)  
may enable you to use your camcorder.  
This will delete all data in the hard disk.  
• The amount of lights is not sufficient,  
so camera-shake easily occurs. Use the  
flash.  
• The camcorder is unsteady, so camera-  
shake easily occurs. Hold the  
camcorder steady with both hands and  
shoot the image. However, note that the  
camera-shake warning indicator does  
not disappear.  
Data error.  
• An error occurred during reading or  
writing the hard disk of the camcorder.  
This may occur when you keep  
applying shock on the camcorder.  
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Management file damaged. Create  
new file?  
This Memory Stick is not formatted  
correctly.  
• The image management file is  
• Check the format, then format the  
“Memory Stick Duo” with your  
camcorder if necessary (p. 50).  
damaged. When you touch [YES], a  
new image management file is created.  
The old recorded images on the hard  
disk of the camcorder cannot be played  
back. (Image files are not damaged.)  
In this case, import the image files to  
computer using the supplied software.  
See page 81 for details.  
Memory Stick folders are full.  
• You cannot create folders exceeding  
999MSDCF. You cannot create or  
delete created folders using your  
camcorder.  
• You will have to format the “Memory  
Stick Duo” (p. 50), or delete them using  
your computer.  
Buffer overflow  
• You cannot record because the drop  
sensor senses a drop of the camcorder  
repeatedly. If you may be at risk of  
dropping the camcorder constantly, set  
[DROP SENSOR] to [OFF], and you  
may be able to record the image again  
(p. 64).  
Cannot save still picture.  
• When using the Dual Rec function, do  
not remove the still image recording  
media from the camcorder until  
recording is finished and still image  
recording is complete (p. 26).  
Recovering data  
• Your camcorder tries to recover data  
automatically if the data writing was  
not performed properly.  
x PictBridge compliant printer  
Not connected to PictBridge  
compatible printer.  
Cannot recover data.  
• Turn off the printer and on again, then  
remove the USB cable (supplied) and  
reconnect it.  
• Writing data onto the hard disk of the  
camcorder has failed. Attempts were  
made to recover the data, but they were  
unsuccessful.  
Cannot print. Check the printer.  
x “Memory Stick Duo”  
• Turn off the printer and on again, then  
remove the USB cable (supplied) and  
reconnect it.  
Reinsert the Memory Stick.  
• Reinsert the “Memory Stick Duo” a  
few times. If even then the indicator  
flashes, the “Memory Stick Duo” could  
be damaged. Try with another  
“Memory Stick Duo.”  
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x Other  
No further selection is possible.  
• You can select only 100 images at one  
time for:  
– deleting images  
– printing still images  
Data protected.  
• You tried to delete data protected on  
another device. Release the protection  
of the data on the device used to protect  
the data.  
Cannot divide.  
• You cannot divided a movie that is  
extremely short.  
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Additional Information  
Using your camcorder abroad  
Power supply  
You can use your camcorder in any  
countries/regions using the AC Adaptor  
supplied with your camcorder within the  
AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range.  
Use a commercially available AC plug  
adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the  
design of the wall outlet [b].  
AC-L200/L200B  
[a]  
[b]  
On TV color systems  
Your camcorder is a NTSC-system-based  
camcorder. If you want to view the  
playback image on a TV, it must be a  
NTSC-system-based TV with an AUDIO/  
VIDEO input jack.  
System  
Used in  
Bahama Islands, Bolivia,  
Canada, Central America,  
Chile, Colombia, Ecuador,  
Guyana, Jamaica, Japan, Korea,  
Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan,  
the Philippines, the U.S.A.,  
Venezuela, etc.  
NTSC  
Australia, Austria, Belgium,  
China, Czech Republic,  
Denmark, Finland, Germany,  
Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary,  
Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New  
Zealand, Norway, Poland,  
Portugal, Singapore, Slovak  
Republic, Spain, Sweden,  
Switzerland, Thailand, United  
Kingdom, etc.  
PAL  
PAL - M Brazil  
PAL - N Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay.  
Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran,  
SECAM Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine,  
etc.  
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Setting to the local time  
You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your  
camcorder abroad. Set  
[DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] on the HOME MENU (p. 17).  
(SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [AREA SET] and  
World time difference  
Time-zone  
differences  
Time-zone  
differences  
Area setting  
Area setting  
GMT  
Lisbon, London  
Berlin, Paris  
+11:00  
+12:00  
–12:00  
–11:00  
–10:00  
–09:00  
–08:00  
–07:00  
–06:00  
–05:00  
–04:00  
–03:30  
–03:00  
–02:00  
–01:00  
Solomon Is.  
+01:00  
+02:00  
+03:00  
+03:30  
+04:00  
+04:30  
+05:00  
+05:30  
+06:00  
+06:30  
+07:00  
+08:00  
+09:00  
+09:30  
+10:00  
Fiji, Wellington  
Eniwetok, Kwajalein  
Samoa  
Helsinki, Cairo, Istanbul  
Moscow, Nairobi  
Tehran  
Hawaii  
Abu Dhabi, Baku  
Kabul  
Alaska  
LosAngeles, Tijuana  
Denver, Arizona  
Chicago, Mexico City  
NewYork, Bogota  
Santiago  
Karachi, Islamabad  
Calcutta, New Delhi  
Almaty, Dhaka  
Rangoon  
Bangkok, Jakarta  
HongKong, Singapore, Beijing  
Seoul, Tokyo  
St. John’s  
Brasilia, Montevideo  
Fernando de Noronha  
Azores, Cape Verde Is.  
Adelaide, Darwin  
Melbourne, Sydney  
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Files on the camcorder hard disk/folder  
structure  
The file/folder structure is shown below. You do not usually need to acknowledge the file/  
folder structure, when recording/playing back images on the camcorder. To enjoy still images  
or movies by connecting to a computer, see page 73, then use the supplied application.  
• Do not modify the files or folders on the  
camcorder through the computer without using  
A Image management files  
When you delete the files, you cannot  
the supplied computer application. The image  
record/play back the images correctly.  
files may be destroyed or may not be played back.  
The files are defaulted as hidden files and  
• Operation is not guaranteed, if you perform the  
not usually displayed.  
above operation without using the supplied  
B Movie files (MPEG2 files)  
The extension of the files is “.MPG”. The  
maximum size is 2 GB. When the  
capacity of a file exceeds 2 GB, the file  
becomes divided.  
computer application.  
• Do not format the hard disk of the camcorder  
using the computer. The camcorder may not  
operate correctly.  
• When the file extensions are not displayed on the  
computer screen, see page 102.  
• Do not copy the files on the hard disk of the  
camcorder from the computer. Operation is not  
guaranteed.  
• When the folder number shows 999 and file  
number exceeds 9,999, recording may not be  
The file numbers go up automatically.  
When the file numbers exceeds 9,999,  
another folder is created to record new  
movie files.  
The folder name goes up: [101PNV01]  
t [102PNV01]  
possible. In this case, perform [  
(p. 49).  
FORMAT]  
C Still image files (JPEG files)  
The extension of the files is “.JPG”. The  
file numbers go up automatically. When  
the capacity of a file number exceeds  
9,999, another folder is created to store  
new image files.  
The folder name goes up: [101MSDCF]  
t [102MSDCF]  
• By selecting [  
COMPUTER] on [USB  
SELECT], you can access the hard disk of the  
camcorder from the computer through USB  
connection.  
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Maintenance and precautions  
• Data read/write speed may vary depending on  
the combination of the “Memory Stick” and  
“Memory Stick” compliant product you use.  
About the “Memory Stick”  
A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable  
IC recording medium with a large data  
capacity.  
However, we do not guarantee the  
operation of all types of “Memory Stick  
Duo” on your camcorder. (See the list  
below for more details.)  
On a “Memory Stick Duo” with a  
write-protect tab  
You can prevent accidental erasure of  
images when you slide the write-protect tab  
on the “Memory Stick Duo” with a small  
tapered object, to the write-protect position.  
Recording/  
Types of “Memory Stick”  
Playback  
Notes on use  
Damaged or lost image data will not be  
compensated for, and may occur in the  
following cases:  
• If you eject the “Memory Stick Duo,” turn the  
power off on your camcorder, or remove the  
battery pack for replacement while your  
camcorder is reading or writing image files on  
the “Memory Stick Duo” (while the ACCESS  
lamp is lit or flashing).  
“Memory Stick”  
–
(without MagicGate)  
1
“Memory Stick Duo”*  
a
(without MagicGate)  
“MagicGate Memory Stick”  
–
1
2
3
“Memory Stick Duo”*  
a* *  
(with MagicGate)  
3
“MagicGate Memory Stick  
Duo” *  
a*  
1
• If you use the “Memory Stick Duo” near  
magnets or magnetic fields.  
“Memory Stick PRO”  
–
1
2
3
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” *  
a* *  
It is recommended you make a back-up of  
important data on the hard disk of a  
computer.  
*1 A “Memory Stick Duo” is about half the size of  
a standard “Memory Stick.”  
*2 The types of “Memory Stick” that support high  
speed data transfer. The speed of data transfer  
varies depending on the device to be used.  
3
x On handling a “Memory Stick”  
Keep the following in mind when handling  
a “Memory Stick Duo.”  
• Be careful not to apply excessive force when  
writing on a memo area on a “Memory Stick  
Duo.”  
*
“MagicGate” is a copyright protection  
technology that records and transfers the  
contents in an encrypted format. Note that data  
that uses “MagicGate” technology cannot be  
recorded or played on your camcorder.  
• Do not attach a label or the like on a “Memory  
Stick Duo” or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor.  
• When you carry or store a “Memory Stick Duo,”  
put it in its case.  
• Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to come  
into contact with the terminals.  
• Still image format: Your camcorder compresses  
and records image data in the JPEG (Joint  
Photographic Experts Group) format. The file  
extension is “.JPG.”  
• File names of still images:  
– 101- 0001: This file name appears on the  
screen of your camcorder.  
– DSC00001.JPG: This file name appears on  
the display of a computer.  
• Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the  
“Memory Stick Duo.”  
• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory  
Stick Duo.”  
• Do not let the “Memory Stick Duo” get wet.  
• A “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by a  
computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have  
guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder.  
• Be careful to keep “Memory Stick Duo” media  
out of the reach of small children. There is  
danger that a child might swallow it.  
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• Do not insert anything other than a “Memory  
Stick Duo” into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot.  
Doing so may cause a malfunction.  
• If you cannot use a “Memory Stick Duo” that  
has been used with another device, format it  
with your camcorder (p. 50). Note that  
formatting erases all information on the  
“Memory Stick Duo.”  
x On a location for use  
Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick  
Duo” in the following locations:  
• You may not be able to play back images with  
your camcorder:  
• Places subject to extremely high temperature,  
such as a car parked outside in the summer.  
– When playing back image data modified on  
your computer.  
• Places under direct sunlight.  
• Places with extremely high humidity or subject  
to corrosive gases.  
– When playing back image data recorded with  
other devices.  
About the “InfoLITHIUM”  
battery pack  
x On the Memory Stick Duo adaptor  
After inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into  
the Memory Stick Duo adaptor, you can use  
it with a standard “Memory Stick”  
compliant device.  
• When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with a  
“Memory Stick” compliant device, be sure to  
insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory  
Stick Duo adaptor.  
• When inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into a  
Memory Stick Duo adaptor, make sure the  
“Memory Stick Duo” is inserted facing in the  
correct direction, then insert it all the way in.  
Note that improper use may cause a  
malfunction. Also, if you force the “Memory  
Stick Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor  
in the wrong direction, it may be damaged.  
Your camcorder operates only with an  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series).  
“InfoLITHIUM” H series battery packs  
have the  
mark.  
What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery  
pack?  
An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a  
lithium-ion battery pack that has functions  
for communicating information related to  
operating conditions between your  
camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor/  
charger.  
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack  
calculates the power consumption  
according to the operating conditions of  
your camcorder, and displays the remaining  
battery time in minutes.  
• Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo adaptor  
without a “Memory Stick Duo” attached. Doing  
so may result in malfunctions of the unit.  
x On a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
The maximum memory capacity of a  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” that can be used  
on your camcorder is 4 GB.  
With an AC Adaptor/charger, the remaining  
battery time and charging time appear.  
To charge the battery pack  
On image data compatibility  
• Be sure to charge the battery pack before you  
start using your camcorder.  
• Image data files recorded on a “Memory Stick  
Duo” by your camcorder conform to the  
“Design rule for Camera File system” universal  
standard established by the JEITA (Japan  
Electronics and Information Technology  
Industries Association).  
• On your camcorder, you cannot play back still  
images recorded on other devices (DCR-  
TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that do not  
conform to the universal standard. (These  
models are not sold in some regions.)  
• We recommend charging the battery pack in an  
ambient temperature of between 10 °C to 30 °C  
(50 °F to 86 °F) until the CHG (charge) lamp  
turns off. If you charge the battery pack outside  
of this temperature range, you may not be able  
to charge it efficiently.  
• After charging is complete, disconnect the cable  
from the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station  
or your camcorder, then remove the battery  
pack.  
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To use the battery pack effectively  
About the remaining battery time  
indicator  
• Battery pack performance decreases when the  
surrounding temperature is 10 °C (50 °F) or  
below, and the length of time you can use the  
battery pack becomes shorter. In that case, do  
one of the following to use the battery pack for a  
longer time.  
– Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up,  
and insert it in your camcorder right before  
you start taking shots.  
– Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FH70/  
FH100 (optional).  
• Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent  
playback, fast forward or rewind operation  
wears out the battery pack faster.  
• When the power goes off even though the  
remaining battery time indicator indicates that  
the battery pack has enough power to operate,  
charge the battery pack fully again. Remaining  
battery time will be indicated correctly. Note,  
however, that the battery indication will not be  
restored if it is used in high temperatures for a  
long time, or if left in a fully charged state, or  
when the battery pack is frequently used. Use  
the remaining battery time indication as a rough  
guide only.  
• The E mark that indicates low battery flashes  
even if there are still 5 to 10 minutes of battery  
time remaining, depending on the operating  
conditions or ambient temperature.  
We recommend using a large capacity battery  
pack: NP-FH70/FH100.  
• Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF  
(CHG) when not recording or playing back on  
your camcorder. The battery pack is also  
consumed when your camcorder is in recording  
standby or playback pause.  
• Have spare battery packs ready for two or three  
times the expected recording time, and make  
trial recordings before making the actual  
recording.  
About storage of the battery pack  
• If the battery pack is not used for a long time,  
fully charge the battery pack and use it up on  
your camcorder once a year to maintain proper  
function. To store the battery pack, remove it  
from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool  
place.  
• To discharge the battery pack on your  
• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The  
battery pack is not water resistant.  
camcorder completely, touch  
(SETTINGS)  
t [GENERAL SET] t [A.SHUT OFF] t  
[NEVER] on the HOME MENU and leave your  
camcorder in recording standby until the power  
goes off (p. 64).  
About battery life  
• Battery capacity decreases over time and  
through repeated use. If decreased usage time  
between charges becomes significant, it is  
probably time to replace it with a new one.  
• Each battery’s life is governed by storage,  
operating and environmental conditions.  
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• Do not damage the power cord such as by  
placing anything heavy on it.  
• Keep metal contacts clean.  
• Keep the Remote Commander and button-type  
battery out of children’s reach. If the battery is  
accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor  
immediately (DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300).  
• If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:  
– consult your local authorized Sony service  
facility.  
– wash off any liquid that may have contacted  
your skin.  
About handling of your  
camcorder  
On use and care  
• Do not use or store the camcorder and  
accessories in the following locations:  
– Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid.  
Never leave them exposed to temperatures  
above 60 °C (140 °F), such as under direct  
sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in the  
sun. They may malfunction or become  
deformed.  
– Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical  
vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.  
– Near strong radio waves or radiation. The  
camcorder may not be able to record properly.  
– if any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with  
plenty of water and consult a doctor.  
x When not using your camcorder for a  
long time  
• Periodically turn it on and let it run such as by  
playing back or recording images for about 3  
minutes.  
• Use up the battery pack completely before  
storing it.  
– Near AM receivers and video equipment.  
Noise may occur.  
– On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand  
or dust gets in your camcorder, it may  
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction  
cannot be repaired.  
– Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD  
screen or the lens may be exposed to direct  
sunlight. This damages the inside of the LCD  
screen.  
• Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V  
(battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).  
Moisture condensation  
If your camcorder is brought directly from a  
cold place to a warm place, moisture may  
condense inside your camcorder. This may  
cause a malfunction to your camcorder.  
• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories  
recommended in these operating instructions.  
• Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example,  
from rain or sea water. If your camcorder gets  
wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this  
malfunction cannot be repaired.  
• If any solid object or liquid gets inside the  
casing, unplug your camcorder and have it  
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it  
any further.  
• Avoid rough handling, disassembling,  
modifying, physical shock, or impact such as  
hammering, dropping or stepping on the  
product. Be particularly careful of the lens.  
x If moisture condensation has occurred  
Leave your camcorder for about 1 hour  
without turning it on.  
x Note on moisture condensation  
Moisture may condense when you bring  
your camcorder from a cold place into a  
warm place (or vice versa) or when you use  
your camcorder in a humid place as  
follows:  
• You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into  
a place warmed up by a heating device.  
• You bring your camcorder from an air  
conditioned car or room into a hot place outside.  
• You use your camcorder after a squall or a  
shower.  
• You use your camcorder in a hot and humid  
place.  
• Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF (CHG)  
when you are not using your camcorder.  
• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for  
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause  
heat to build up inside.  
• When disconnecting the power cord, pull it by  
the plug and not the cord.  
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3 Touch “×” displayed on the screen with the  
corner of the “Memory Stick Duo” or the  
like. The position of “×” changes.  
x How to prevent moisture condensation  
When you bring your camcorder from a  
cold place into a warm place, put your  
camcorder in a plastic bag and seal it  
tightly. Remove the bag when the air  
temperature inside the plastic bag has  
reached the surrounding temperature (after  
about 1 hour).  
Touch [CANCEL] to cancel.  
If you did not press the right spot, try the  
calibration again.  
b Notes  
• Do not use a sharp-pointed object for  
calibration. Doing so may damage the LCD  
screen.  
• You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is  
rotated, or closed with the screen facing out.  
LCD screen  
• Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD  
screen, as it may cause damage.  
• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a  
residual image may appear on the LCD screen.  
This is not a malfunction.  
• While using your camcorder, the back of the  
LCD screen may heat up. This is not a  
malfunction.  
On handling the casing  
• If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body  
with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water,  
and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.  
x To clean the LCD screen  
• Avoid the following to avoid damage to the  
finish:  
– Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,  
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide  
and sunscreen.  
– Handling the camcorder with above  
substances on your hands.  
– Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or  
vinyl objects for a long period of time.  
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen  
dirty, it is recommended you use a soft  
cloth to clean it. When you use the LCD  
Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply the  
cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen.  
Use cleaning paper moistened with the  
liquid.  
x On adjustment of the touch panel  
(CALIBRATION)  
About care and storage of the lens  
The buttons on the touch panel may not  
work correctly. If this happens, follow the  
procedure below. It is recommended that  
you connect your camcorder to the wall  
outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor  
during the operation.  
• Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft  
cloth in the following instances:  
– When there are fingerprints on the lens  
surface.  
– In hot or humid locations  
– When the lens is exposed to salty air such as  
at the seaside.  
1 Turn on your camcorder, then press  
(HOME).  
• Store in a well-ventilated location subject to  
little dirt or dust.  
• To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as  
described above. It is recommended that you  
operate your camcorder about once a month to  
keep it in optimum state for a long time.  
2 Touch  
(SETTINGS) t [GENERAL  
SET] t [CALIBRATION].  
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On charging the pre-installed  
rechargeable battery  
On trademarks  
• “Handycam” and  
are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
• “Memory Stick,” “  
Duo,” “  
PRO Duo,” “  
“MagicGate,” “  
“MagicGate Memory Stick” and “MagicGate  
Memory Stick Duo” are trademarks of Sony  
Corporation.  
Your camcorder has a pre-installed  
rechargeable battery to retain the date, time,  
and other settings even when the POWER  
switch is set to OFF (CHG). The pre-  
installed rechargeable battery is always  
charged while your camcorder is connected  
to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor or  
while the battery pack is attached. The  
rechargeable battery will be fully  
,” “Memory Stick  
,” “Memory Stick  
,”  
,”  
• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
• DVD-R, DVD+R DL, DVD-RW, and  
DVD+RW logo are trademarks.  
• Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks  
of Dolby Laboratories.  
• Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator is a trademark of  
Dolby Laboratories.  
• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of U.S.  
Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other  
countries.  
• Macintosh and Mac OS are registered  
trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. in the U.S.  
and other countries.  
• Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its  
subsidiaries in the United States and other  
countries.  
discharged in about 3 months if you do  
not use your camcorder at all. Use your  
camcorder after charging the pre-installed  
rechargeable battery.  
However, even if the pre-installed  
rechargeable battery is not charged, the  
camcorder operation will not be affected as  
long as you are not recording the date.  
x Procedures  
Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet  
using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it  
with the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG)  
for more than 24 hours.  
• Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are  
either registered trademarks or trademarks of  
Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United  
States and/or other countries.  
All other product names mentioned herein may be  
the trademarks or registered trademarks of their  
respective companies. Furthermore, ™ and “®”  
are not mentioned in each case in this Handbook.  
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Notes on the License  
ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN  
CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY  
MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE  
MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING  
VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED  
MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED  
WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE  
PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT  
PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS  
AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250  
STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER,  
COLORADO 80206.  
“C Library,” “Expat,” “zlib,” and “libjpeg”  
software are provided in your camcorder. We  
provide this software based on license agreements  
with their owners of copyright. Based on requests  
by the owners of copyright of these software  
applications, we have an obligation to inform you  
of the following. Please read the following  
sections.  
Read “license1.pdf” in the “License” folder on the  
CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of  
“C Library,” “Expat,” “zlib,” and “libjpeg”  
software.  
On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software  
The software that is eligible for the following  
GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred  
to as “GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public  
License (hereinafter referred to as “LGPL”) are  
included in the camcorder.  
This informs you that you have a right to have  
access to, modify, and redistribute source code for  
these software programs under the conditions of  
the supplied GPL/LGPL.  
Source code is provided on the web. Use the  
following URL to download it. When  
downloading the source code, select HDR-UX1/  
HDR-SR1 as the model for your camcorder.  
http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/  
We would prefer you do not contact us about the  
contents of source code.  
Read “license2.pdf” in the “License” folder on the  
CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of  
“GPL,” and “LGPL” software.  
To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is needed. If it is  
not installed on your computer, you can download  
it from the Adobe Systems web page:  
http://www.adobe.com/  
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QIduicek Rnetfeirefnyceing parts and controls  
The numbers in ( ) are reference pages.  
DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82:  
DCR-SR200/SR300:  
A Power zoom lever (25, 33)  
B PHOTO button (20, 24)  
C POWER switch (17)  
D CHG (charge) lamp (13)  
E CHG (charge)/ (flash) lamp (13, 26)  
F
(flash) button (26)  
G Battery pack (13)  
H DC IN jack (13)  
I
(Movie)/  
(Still) mode lamps  
(23)  
J ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) (23)  
K START/STOP button (20, 24)  
L Grip belt (19)  
M Hooks for a shoulder belt  
Attach a shoulder belt (optional).  
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DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82:  
DCR-SR200/SR300:  
A WIDE SELECT button (except for  
DCR-SR42) (28)  
B BACK LIGHT button* (28)  
C LCD screen/touch panel (19)  
D
(HOME) button (10, 52)  
E Zoom buttons (25, 33)  
F START/STOP button (20, 24)  
G NIGHTSHOT switch (27)  
H Speaker  
For how to adjust the volume, see page 32.  
I DISP/BATT INFO button (14, 19)  
J EASY button (20)  
K
(VIEW IMAGES) button (21, 31)  
L Memory Stick Duo slot (27)  
M ACCESS lamp (“Memory Stick Duo”)  
(27)  
N RESET button  
Initializes all the settings, including the  
setting of the date and time.  
* For DCR-SR42, the position of the buttons  
differ from the illustration above.  
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DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82:  
DCR-SR200/SR300:  
• When you are recording movies with an  
A NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (27)  
external flash (optional) connected to the  
accessory shoe, turn off the power of the  
external flash to prevent charging noise  
being recorded.  
• You cannot use an external flash (optional)  
and the built-in flash at the same time.  
B A/V OUT jack (35, 45)  
C REMOTE jack (except for DCR-SR42)  
Connect other optional accessories.  
D Lens cover switch (19)  
• When an external microphone (optional) is  
connected, it takes precedence over the  
built-in microphone (p. 25).  
E Flash (26)  
F Remote sensor (except for DCR-SR42) /  
Infrared port  
H Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (3)  
Point the Remote Commander (p. 122)  
towards the remote sensor to operate your  
camcorder.  
I Built-in microphone (25)  
An Active Interface Shoe compatible  
microphone (optional) will take  
precedence when connected.  
G Active Interface Shoe  
(except  
for DCR-SR42)  
The Active Interface Shoe supplies  
power to optional accessories such as a  
video light, a flash, or a microphone.  
The accessory can be turned on or off as  
you operate the POWER switch on your  
camcorder. Refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with your  
accessory for details.  
The Active Interface Shoe has a safety  
device for fixing the installed accessory  
securely. To connect an accessory, press  
down and push it to the end, and then  
tighten the screw. To remove an  
accessory, loosen the screw, and then  
press down and pull out the accessory.  
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Handycam Station:  
A DISC BURN button (78)  
A Tripod receptacle  
Attach the tripod (optional: the length of  
the screw must be less than 5.5 mm  
(7/32 in.)) to the tripod receptacle using  
a tripod screw.  
B Interface connector  
C
(USB) jack (46, 78)  
D DC IN jack (13)  
B BATT (battery) release lever (14)  
E A/V OUT jack (35, 45)  
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b Notes  
Remote Commander  
• Remove the insulation sheet before using the  
Remote Commander.  
(DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300)  
Insulation sheet  
• PointtheRemoteCommandertowardstheremote  
sensor to operate your camcorder (p. 120).  
• When no commands have been sent from the  
Remote Commander in a certain period, the  
orange frame disappears. When you press any of  
b/ B/ v/ V, or ENTER again, the frame appears  
at the position where it was displayed last.  
• You cannot select some buttons on the LCD  
screen using b / B / v / V.  
To change the battery of the Remote  
Commander  
1 While pressing on the tab, inset your  
fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery  
case.  
A DATA CODE button (60)  
Displays the date and time or camera setting  
dataoftherecordedimageswhenyoupressthis  
during playback.  
2 Place a new battery with the + side facing  
up.  
B PHOTO button (20, 24)  
3 Insert the battery case back into the Remote  
Commander until it clicks.  
The on-screen image when you press this  
button will be recorded as a still image.  
C SCAN/SLOW buttons (21, 32)  
D . > (Previous/Next) buttons (22,  
32)  
Tab  
E PLAY button (21, 32)  
F STOP button (21, 32)  
G DISPLAY button (14)  
H Transmitter  
WARNING  
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not  
recharge, disassemble or dispose of in  
fire.  
I START/STOP button (20, 24)  
J Power zoom buttons (25, 33)  
K PAUSE buttons (21, 32)  
• When the lithium battery becomes weak, the  
operating distance of the Remote Commander  
may shorten, or the Remote Commander may  
not function properly. In this case, replace the  
battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery.  
Use of another battery may present a risk of fire  
or explosion.  
L VISUAL INDEX button (21, 31)  
DisplaystheVISUALINDEXscreenwhenyou  
press this during playback.  
M b / B / v / V / ENTER buttons  
When you press any button on the VISUAL  
INDEX screen or Playlist, the orange frame  
appears on the LCD screen. Select a desired  
button or an item with b / B / v / V, then press  
ENTER to enter.  
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Indicators displayed during recording/playback  
Recording movies  
Recording still images  
A Recording mode (HQ/SP/LP) (54)  
B HOME button (10, 52)  
J Quality ([FINE] / [STD]) (58)  
K Image size (57)  
C Remaining battery (approx.) (14)  
L Appears while a still image is being  
saved.  
D Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or  
[REC] (recording))  
M Recording folder  
Displays only during the recording  
media of still images is a “Memory  
Stick Duo.”  
E Counter (hour/minute/second)  
F OPTION button (65)  
G Dual Rec (DCR-SR200/SR300) (26)  
H VIEW IMAGES button (21, 31)  
z Tips  
• When using the Dual Rec function, the movie  
and still image shooting screens are both shown  
together. The display position differs slightly  
from that during normal operation (DCR-  
SR200/SR300).  
I 5.1ch surround recording  
(DCR-SR200/SR300) (25)  
• As the number of still images recorded on a  
“Memory Stick Duo” increases, new folders are  
automatically created to store them.  
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Viewing movies  
Viewing still images  
1 Recording mode (HQ/SP/LP) (54)  
3 Remaining battery (approx.) (14)  
5 Counter (hour/minute/second)  
6 OPTION button (65)  
qa Image size (57)  
w; Current still image number /Number of  
recorded still images  
wa Slide show button (34)  
ws Previous/Next button (22, 32)  
wd Data file name  
qf Return button  
qg Playback mode  
wf VISUAL INDEX button (21, 31)  
qh Current movie number/Number of total  
movies  
qj Previous/Next button (32)  
qk Video operation buttons (21, 32)  
ql Data file name  
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Center  
Indicators when you made  
changes  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Slide show set (34)  
Following indicators appear during  
recording/playback to indicate the settings  
of your camcorder.  
NightShot plus*4  
/
NightShot*1 (27)  
Super NightShot plus*4  
Upper left  
Upper right  
(70)  
Super NightShot*1 (70)  
Color Slow Shutter (70)  
PictBridge connecting  
(46)  
E
Warning (104)  
Center  
Bottom  
Upper left  
Indicator  
Bottom  
Meaning  
Indicator  
Meaning  
5.1ch surround recording/  
Picture effect (71)  
Digital effect (71)  
Manual focus (67)  
playback*1 (25)  
Self-timer recording (71)  
Flash (26, 59, 72)  
9
SCENE SELECTION  
(68)  
MICREF LEVEL low  
(71)  
WIDE SELECT*2  
(54)  
WIDE SELECT*3  
(28)  
Backlight (28)  
.
n
White balance (69)  
SteadyShot off (55)  
EXPOSURE (68)/  
SPOT METER (68)  
Upper right  
Tele macro (67)  
Zebra*1 (56)  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Fader (71)  
*
*
1 DCR-SR200/SR300  
2 DCR-SR42  
LCD backlight off (19)  
Drop sensor off (64)  
*3 DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300  
*
4 DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82  
Drop sensor activated  
(64)  
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Data code during recording  
The recording date and time is recorded  
automatically on the hard disk and  
“Memory Stick Duo.” They are not  
displayed while recording. However, you  
can check them as [DATA CODE] during  
playback (p. 60).  
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Quick Reference  
Glossary  
x 5.1ch surround sound  
x VBR  
A system that plays back sound on 6 speakers, 3 at  
the front (left, right and center) and 2 at the rear  
(right and left) with an additional low-pass  
subwoofer counted as a 0.1 channel for  
frequencies of 120 Hz or lower.  
VBR stands for Variable Bit Rate, the recording  
format for automatically controlling the bit rate  
(the volume of recording data in a given time  
segment) according to the scene being recorded.  
For fast-moving video, a lot of hard disk space is  
used to produce a clear image, so the recording  
time to the hard disk shortens.  
x Dolby Digital  
An audio encoding (compression) system  
developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc.  
x VISUAL INDEX  
This function displays images of movies and still  
images you have recorded so that you can select  
those scenes you want to play back.  
x Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator  
Sound compression technology developed by  
Dolby Laboratories Inc. which compresses audio  
efficiently while preserving high sound quality. It  
enables recording of 5.1ch surround sound while  
using hard disk space more efficiently. DVDs  
created by Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator can be  
played back on a compatible DVD device. You  
can enjoy more realistic sound by playing the  
movie on the device that supports 5.1ch surround  
sound.  
x Fragmentation  
The condition of a hard disk in which files are  
divided into pieces scattered around the hard disk.  
You may not save your images correctly. You can  
solve the condition by performing  
[
FORMAT] (p. 49).  
x JPEG  
JPEG stands for Joint Photographic Experts  
Group, a still image data compression (data  
capacity reduction) standard. Your camcorder  
records still images in JPEG format.  
x MPEG  
MPEG stands for Moving Picture Experts Group,  
the group of standards for the coding (image  
compression) of video (movie) and audio. There  
are MPEG1 and MPEG2 formats. Your  
camcorder records movies with SD (standard  
definition) image quality in MPEG2 format.  
x Thumbnail  
Reduced-size images which enable you to view  
many images at the same time. “VISUAL  
INDEX” use a thumbnail display system.  
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Quick Reference  
Index  
Compression format........... 111  
COMPUTER........................ 73  
Numeric  
E
12IMAGES...........................61  
16:9.................................36, 62  
16:9 WIDE ...........................55  
4:3.............................36, 54, 62  
5.1ch surround recording......25  
6IMAGES.............................61  
Easy Handycam....................20  
Easy PC Back-up..................81  
EDIT...............................40, 41  
Editing ..................................38  
On the camcorder....40, 41  
Hard disk  
.............. 80, 82, 83, 85, 91  
“Memory Stick Duo”.... 84  
Connection  
Computer...................... 73  
Printer ........................... 46  
TV................................. 35  
On the computer............88  
EMPTY ................................51  
ERASE .................................43  
ERASE ALL ........................43  
EXPOSURE .........................68  
Extension............................110  
A
VCR or DVD/HDD  
recorders ....................... 45  
AC Adaptor ..........................13  
ADD .....................................42  
ADD by date.........................43  
AREA SET...........................63  
COPIES................................ 47  
COPY............................. 41, 92  
COPY by date...................... 42  
Copyright ....................... 3, 116  
F
AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto  
Slow Shutter)........................55  
FADER.................................71  
FILE NO. (File number).......58  
FINE.....................................58  
FIREWORKS.......................69  
Flash .....................................26  
FLASH LEVEL....................59  
FLASH MODE ....................72  
FOCUS.................................67  
FORMAT  
A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off)  
..............................................64  
D
DATA CODE .............. 60, 126  
Date Index............................ 33  
DATE/TIME.... 18, 47, 60, 126  
DC plug................................ 13  
DELETE  
A/V connecting cable .....35, 45  
B
BACK LIGHT......................28  
Backup....................... See Save  
Battery ............................13, 14  
Battery Info...........................14  
BEACH ................................69  
BEEP ....................................61  
BLACK FADER ..................71  
by date .......................... 39  
Hard disk ................ 38, 85  
Hard disk.......................49  
“Memory Stick Duo” ....50  
Fragmentation.....................127  
“Memory Stick Duo”.... 39  
DELETE ALL...................... 39  
DEMO MODE..................... 64  
DIGITAL ZOOM ................ 55  
DISC BURN .................. 78, 80  
DISP OUTPUT.................... 63  
DISPLAY............................. 61  
Display indicators .............. 123  
DIVIDE................................ 40  
Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator .... 25  
DROP SENSOR .................. 64  
DST SET.............................. 63  
Dual Rec .............................. 26  
Dubbing ............................... 45  
DVD............................... 77, 90  
Button-type lithium battery  
............................................122  
G
GENERAL SET ...................64  
B&W ....................................71  
GUIDEFRAME....................56  
C
H
CALIBRATION.................115  
CAMERA DATA.................60  
CANDLE..............................68  
CD-ROM..............................73  
Charging time.......................15  
CLOCK SET ........................17  
CLOCK/LANG ....................63  
Handycam Station ........13, 121  
HDD Handycam Utility  
......................80, 81, 82, 85, 91  
HOME MENU .................9, 52  
CLOCK/LANG.............63  
GENERAL SET............64  
MOVIE SETTINGS......54  
OUTPUT SETTINGS...62  
PHOTO SETTINGS .....57  
D.EFFECT (Digital effect)  
............................................. 71  
COLOR SLOW SHTR (Color  
Slow Shutter)........................70  
128  
 
SOUND/DISP SET .......61  
VIEW IMAGES SET....60  
MICREF LEVEL ................. 71  
Mirror mode ......................... 28  
Moisture condensation ....... 114  
MOVE.................................. 44  
Movie ............................. 20, 24  
MOVIE SETTINGS.............54  
MPEG................................. 127  
MPEG2...............................110  
ERASE ..........................43  
ERASE ALL .................43  
MOVE...........................44  
Playback ........................43  
PLAYLIST EDIT .................42  
PORTRAIT...........................69  
HQ ........................................54  
I
Icon .......See Display indicators  
Image management files.....110  
Image quality ........................58  
IMAGE SIZE........................57  
INDOOR...............................69  
INFO.....................................50  
Pre-installed rechargeable  
battery .................................116  
Print ......................................46  
Printer ...................................46  
N
NightShot .............................27  
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT.......... 54  
NightShot plus......................27  
NTSC ................................. 108  
Q
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack  
............................................112  
QUALITY ............................58  
Install ....................................75  
Insulation sheet ...................122  
R
Number of recordable images  
.............................................. 57  
REC MODE..........................54  
RECORD SOUND ...............30  
Recording .......................20, 23  
Recording time .....................15  
REDEYE REDUC................59  
Remaining  
J
O
JPEG ...................110, 111, 127  
OLD MOVIE ....................... 71  
ONE PUSH .......................... 70  
One Touch Disc Burn .......... 77  
OPTION MENU .................. 65  
Original ................................ 42  
OTHERS category ...............38  
OUTDOOR .......................... 69  
OUTPUT SETTINGS.......... 62  
L
LANDSCAPE.......................69  
LANGUAGE SET..........18, 63  
LCD backlight ......................19  
Battery...........................14  
Hard disk .......................50  
REMAINING (movie)..........56  
Remote Commander...........122  
LCD BL LEVEL (LCD back  
light level).......................62, 99  
LCD BRIGHT ......................61  
LCD COLOR........................62  
LCD PANEL ........................63  
LCD panel.............................19  
Lens cover.............................19  
LP..........................................54  
REMOTE CTRL (Remote  
control) .................................64  
RESET..........................58, 119  
RESET button.....................119  
P
PAL ....................................108  
PASTEL...............................71  
PB zoom...............................33  
PHOTO SETTINGS ............ 57  
PictBridge.............................46  
S
S VIDEO cable...............35, 45  
Save ......................................37  
SCENE SELECTION...........68  
Self-diagnosis display.........104  
SELF-TIMER.......................71  
SEPIA...................................71  
SERIES.................................58  
SETTINGS category ............52  
SIZE......................................47  
Slide show ............................34  
M
MANAGE HDD/MEMORY  
category.................................49  
Picture Motion Browser  
............................ 73, 86, 88, 90  
Media File Import.................82  
“Memory Stick”..................111  
“Memory Stick Duo”....27, 111  
PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect)  
.............................................. 71  
Playback .........................21, 31  
Playback time....................... 16  
Playlist.................................. 42  
Creating......................... 42  
Number of recordable  
images............................57  
Memory Stick Duo adaptor  
............................................112  
129  
SLIDE SHOW SET..............34  
SMTH SLW REC.................29  
SNOW ..................................69  
Software................................75  
SOUND/DISP SET ..............61  
SP..........................................54  
SPORTS ...............................69  
SPOT FOCUS ......................67  
V
VBR ................................... 127  
VCR or DVD/HDD recorders  
............................................. 45  
Video Disc Copier ............... 92  
VIEW IMAGES SET........... 60  
Viewing images on a TV ..... 35  
VISUAL INDEX ... 21, 31, 127  
VOLUME ...................... 32, 61  
Volume adjustment.............. 32  
V-OUT/PANEL................... 63  
SPOT METER (Flexible spot  
meter)....................................68  
SPOTLIGHT ........................69  
STANDARD ........................58  
STEADYSHOT....................55  
Still images.....................20, 24  
STILL MEDIA.....................27  
SUMMERTIME...................63  
SUNRISE&SUNSET ...........68  
SUPER NIGHTSHOT..........70  
Supplied items ......................12  
System requirements ............74  
W
Warning indicators............. 104  
Warning messages ............. 105  
WHITE BAL. (White balance)  
............................................. 69  
WHITE FADER .................. 71  
WIDE SELECT ................... 54  
Windows........................ 73, 74  
World time difference........ 109  
Write-protect tab................ 111  
S. NIGHTSHOT PLS (Super  
NightShot plus).....................70  
T
Z
TELE MACRO.....................67  
Thumbnail ..........................127  
TIMING................................30  
Trademark ..........................116  
Tripod.................................121  
TV.........................................35  
TV color system .................108  
TV TYPE........................36, 62  
TWILIGHT ..........................68  
TWILIGHT PORT. ..............68  
ZEBRA ................................ 56  
Zoom.................................... 25  
ZOOM LINK ....................... 61  
U
USB cable.................46, 78, 81  
USB SELECT.....46, 80, 81, 91  
Using abroad.......................108  
130  
Additional information on this product and  
answers to frequently asked questions can be  
found at our Customer Support Website.  

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