Sony DCRSR42 Operating Guide
Sony DCRSR42 - Handycam DCR SR42 Camcorder Manual
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3-098-548-11(1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 For details on the advanced operations, please refer to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). © 2007 Sony Corporation - Sony DCRSR42 | Operating Guide - Page 2
servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions out parts that - Sony DCRSR42 | Operating Guide - Page 3
exits from the appliance. Accessories Do not place the instructions. Adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions servicing to qualified service personnel. Replacement parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts - Sony DCRSR42 | Operating Guide - Page 4
may cause undesired operation. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR62 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to - Sony DCRSR42 | Operating Guide - Page 5
DCR-SR42, DCR-SR62, DCR-SR82, DCR-SR200 and DCR-SR300 are to be used with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C171 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B. CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of - Sony DCRSR42 | Operating Guide - Page 6
For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA Battery pack This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept - Sony DCRSR42 | Operating Guide - Page 7
before using your camcorder if necessary (p.13). About this manual • The LCD screens and indicators shown in this manual were taken with a digital still camera, and may look different from what you actually see. • Design and specifications of recording media and other accessories are subject to - Sony DCRSR42 | Operating Guide - Page 8
17 Parts and functions used for the camcorder 19 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 22 Saving images 24 Deleting images 24 Playing the image on a TV 25 Performing with a computer 26 Performing various functions - " HOME" and " OPTION 28 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 31 - Sony DCRSR42 | Operating Guide - Page 9
(p.11) (DCR-SR42/SR62/ SR82) NP-FH60 (1) (p.11) (DCR-SR200/SR300) Handycam Station (1) (p.11) A/V connecting cable (1) (p.25) USB cable (1) (p.27) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p.26) - Picture Motion Browser (Software) - Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 9 - Sony DCRSR42 | Operating Guide - Page 10
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. AC-L200/L200B [a] [b] On the Remote Commander (except for DCR-SR42) Using the Remote Commander for the first time Remove the - Sony DCRSR42 | Operating Guide - Page 11
securely. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. 2 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG) (The default setting). 3 Connect the AC Adaptor - Sony DCRSR42 | Operating Guide - Page 12
time: Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack. NP-FH40: (Unit:min.) DCR-SR42 Charging time 125 Recording time*1 Continuous 105 recording time Typical recording time*4 50 Playback time 120 DCR-SR62/ SR82 125 90*2 100*3 45*2 50*3 110*2 12 NP-FH60 - Sony DCRSR42 | Operating Guide - Page 13
Touch the button on the LCD screen. POWER switch When using the camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on the and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the hard disc, and can be displayed during playback. To reset the date and time Touch - Sony DCRSR42 | Operating Guide - Page 14
Step 4: Preparing for recording 2 180 degrees (max.) 1 90 degrees to the camcorder POWER switch 2 90 degrees (max.) 16:9 (wide) 4:3 * Except for DCR-SR42. 1 Adjust the LCD panel. Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). 2 - Sony DCRSR42 | Operating Guide - Page 15
t Lights up 1 Slide the lens cover switch to open (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82). • For DCR-SR200/SR300, the lens cover opens and closes automatically. recording, press START/STOP again. Still Images Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus A (a beep sounds), then press it fully B (a shutter click sounds). - Sony DCRSR42 | Operating Guide - Page 16
a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically. • The maximum recordable time are followings (with recording mode [SP]); DCR-SR42/SR62: approx. 10 hours and 50 minutes DCR-SR82: approx. 21 hours and 40 minutes DCR-SR200/SR300: approx. 14 hours and 30 minutes To record still - Sony DCRSR42 | Operating Guide - Page 17
to the recording screen 5 Displays movies 6 Displays still images on the hard disk 7 Displays still images on a "Memory Stick Duo" 8 Searches for images by date 9 (OPTION) 1 Turn the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) A (or B) button. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on - Sony DCRSR42 | Operating Guide - Page 18
• 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. • i appears with the image on each of the tab that was lastly - Sony DCRSR42 | Operating Guide - Page 19
Parts and functions used for the camcorder DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 DCR-SR200/SR300 DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 DCR-SR200/SR300 Recording/Playback Handycam Station Recording 1 Power zoom lever To use zoom, move the power zoom lever. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a - Sony DCRSR42 | Operating Guide - Page 20
mirror mode, open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (2). q; Zoom buttons Press for zooming in/out. qa while the power is set to OFF (CHG), you can check the remaining battery. qd EASY button See page 16. qf (flash) button*2 You can select - Sony DCRSR42 | Operating Guide - Page 21
ws DISC BURN button Create a DVD by connecting the camcorder to a computer. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). wd (USB) jack Connect with the USB cable. *1 DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 *2 DCR-SR200/SR300 *3 Except for DCR-SR42 *4 For DCR-SR42, the position of the buttons differ from the illustration - Sony DCRSR42 | Operating Guide - Page 22
Recording mode (HQ / SP / LP) 2 HOME button 3 Remaining battery (approx.) 4 Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording (hour/minute/second) 6 OPTION button 7 Dual Rec (DCR-SR200/SR300) 8 VIEW IMAGES button 9 5.1ch surround recording (DCR-SR200/ SR300) q; Quality ([FINE] / [STD]) qa - Sony DCRSR42 | Operating Guide - Page 23
camcorder. Digital effect Manual focus SCENE SELECTION . Backlight n White balance SteadyShot off EXPOSURE/ SPOT METER TELE MACRO ZEBRA*1 *1 DCR-SR200/SR300 *2 DCR-SR42 *3 DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 *4 DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 • The recording date and time is recorded automatically on the hard - Sony DCRSR42 | Operating Guide - Page 24
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. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Creating a DVD with One Touch (One - Sony DCRSR42 | Operating Guide - Page 25
with S VIDEO 2 (optional). For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). A/V OUT jack S VIDEO VIDEO (Yellow) (White) AUDIO (Yellow) (Red) IN : Signal flow VCR or TVs • You can dub the images recorded on the camcorder to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 25 - Sony DCRSR42 | Operating Guide - Page 26
Handycam Handbook" (PDF) and "Picture Motion Browser" (Software) are contained. On the advanced use of your camcorder or how to use connecting to your computer, see "Handycam disc drive of your computer. x For Macintosh user 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the disc drive of - Sony DCRSR42 | Operating Guide - Page 27
function of the computer. x Installing 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 - Sony DCRSR42 | Operating Guide - Page 28
disconnecting the USB cable, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). After you install the software, a shortcut icon for the customers registration website is created on the desktop. • Once you register on the website, you can get secure and useful customer support. http://www.sony.net/registration/di/ • For - Sony DCRSR42 | Operating Guide - Page 29
in the context of the operation. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 While using your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on the screen. 2 Touch the desired ADD by date] PRINT [ PRINT], [ PRINT] COMPUTER [ COMPUTER], [ COMPUTER], [DISC BURN] (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) category FORMAT FORMAT INFO 29 - Sony DCRSR42 | Operating Guide - Page 30
DCR-SR200/SR300 *2 DCR-SR42 *3 DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 *4 You can set the item during Easy Handycam operation (p.16). *5 DCR-SR300 *6 [SOUND SETTINGS] (during Easy Handycam operation (p.16)) 30 Items of the OPTION MENU Items you can set only on the OPTION MENU will be described below. tab [FOCUS - Sony DCRSR42 | Operating Guide - Page 31
investigate the problem. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. The power does not turn on. • Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p.11). • Connect the plug of the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (p.11). • Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely (p.11 - Sony DCRSR42 | Operating Guide - Page 32
authorized Sony service facility. C:04:00 C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis display) C:04:ss • The battery pack is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (p.11). • Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of the Handycam Station or your camcorder securely - Sony DCRSR42 | Operating Guide - Page 33
Troubleshooting (Warning on the hard disk of the camcorder)* Fast flashing • An error may have occurred with the hard disk drive in your camcorder. (Warning on the hard disk of the camcorder)* Fast flashing • The hard disk of the camcorder is fully recorded. • An error may have occurred with the - Sony DCRSR42 | Operating Guide - Page 34
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 - Sony DCRSR42 | Operating Guide - Page 35
battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator DCR-SR200/SR300 Dolby Digital 2/5.1ch Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Hard Disk DCR-SR42/SR62 30 GB DCR-SR82 60 GB DCR-SR200/SR300 40 GB - Sony DCRSR42 | Operating Guide - Page 36
, 16:9) Approx. 2 280 000 pixels Lens DCR-SR42 Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Optical:40 ×, Digital:80 ×, 2 000 × Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in.) DCR-SR62/SR82 Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Optical:25 ×, Digital:50 ×, 2 000 × Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in.) DCR-SR200 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T Optical:10 - Sony DCRSR42 | Operating Guide - Page 37
your camcorder's setting information at the time of recording. *2 The unique pixel array of Sony's the projecting parts with supplied battery pack NP-FH60 attached Mass (Approx.) DCR-SR42 335 g (11 oz) main unit only 380 g (13 oz) including the NP-FH40 rechargeable battery pack DCR-SR62 350 g - Sony DCRSR42 | Operating Guide - Page 38
Handycam Station DCRA-C171 Input/Output connectors Audio/Video output 10 pin connector excluding the projecting parts Mass (Approx.) 170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the power cord * See at the label of AC Adaptor for other specifications. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82) Maximum - Sony DCRSR42 | Operating Guide - Page 39
Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • DVD-R, DVD+R DL, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW logo are trademarks. • Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows - Sony DCRSR42 | Operating Guide - Page 40
US Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan
3-098-548-
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Digital Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300
© 2007 Sony Corporation
For details on the advanced operations, please refer
to “Handycam Handbook” (PDF).