2-887-134-11(1) Operating Guide DCR-SR40/SR60/SR80 US Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Also refer to “Handycam Handbook” (PDF) By referring to “Handycam Handbook” (PDF) contained in the supplied CD-ROM, you can find more detailed information on how to use the camcorder. Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them.
Cleaning Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set. Installation Water and Moisture long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power-line surges.
Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. CAUTION Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result. For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.
Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Notes on use • The camcorder is not dust proofed, drip proofed or waterproofed. See “Precautions” (p.31). • To prevent the hard disk from being broken or recorded images from being lost, do not remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder when either of the respective lamps of the POWER switch (p.12) or the ACCESS lamp* is on. On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are recorded without any problems.
Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ...................................................................2 Read this first ............................................................................................4 Notes on use .............................................................................................6 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items ...............................................................8 Step 2: Charging the battery pack.......................................
Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. Wireless Remote Commander (1) (DCR-SR60/SR80) AC Adaptor (1) (p.10) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP50 (1) (p.11) Power cord (1) (p.10) Lens Cap (1) (p.12) (DCR-SR40) Handycam Station (1) (p.10) To attach the lens cap A/V connecting cable (1) (p.
On the Remote Commander (DCR-SR60/SR80) Using the Remote Commander for the first time Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. Getting Started Insulation sheet To change the battery of the Remote Commander 1 While pressing on the tab, inset your fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with the + side facing up. 3 Insert the battery case back into the Remote Commander until it clicks. Tab WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated.
Step 2: Charging the battery pack 2 1 POWER switch 5 Battery pack 3 CHG lamp 5 DC IN jack DC plug AC Adaptor You can charge the battery after attaching the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series) to your camcorder. 1 Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 2 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to set it to OFF (CHG) (The default setting). 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station.
To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG), then connect the AC Adaptor directly to the DC IN jack on the camcorder. POWER switch On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). • 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, even when the power cord is removed from the wall outlet.
Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time 1 2 When using the camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on the LCD screen. Touch the button on the LCD screen. 3&4 CLOCK SET AREA26 GMT -5.0 New yor k , Bogota OFF DST DATE 2006 Y JAN M 1D 12 00 AM OK 1 Remove the lens cap by pressing 4 Set [DST], [Y] (year), [M] (month), both tabs on the sides of the cap. Pull the lens cap string down until stopped by the grip belt (DCRSR40).
Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording 2 180 degrees (max.) 2 1 Getting Started 1 90 degrees to the camcorder 2 90 degrees (max.) 3 16:9 (wide) 1 Open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). 4:3 4 Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder correctly. 2 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly until the respective lamp lights up.
Recording Lens cover Opens in accordance with the setting of the POWER switch (DCR-SR60/SR80). PHOTO Beep 60min 1.0M FINE 123 Shutter click P-MENU Flashing b Lights up START/STOP B 1 START/STOP A 60min REC 00:01:00 P-MENU START/ STOP [STBY] b [REC] 1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly until the respective lamp lights up. Press the green button only when the POWER switch is in the OFF (CHG) position. 2 Start recording. Movies Press START/STOP A (or B).
Playback 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to light up the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. Recording date DATE 60min DEC 21 2006 Searching for the desired images by date EDIT 12:34:01 Previous 6 images Next 6 images The last recorded/played back movie is marked with i. Also, when you touch i, you can play back the movie from the point you have stopped previously.
Parts and functions used for the camcorder Handycam Station 7 Recording lamp (DCR-SR60/SR80) Recording 1 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch To record in dark places, set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON. ( [“NIGHTSHOT PLUS”] appear.) and 2 Power zoom lever To use zoom, move the power zoom lever. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. W:Wide Wider range of view T:Telephoto Close view 5 Built-in stereo microphone Records sound.
qs Shoulder belt hook qa Speaker To attach the shoulder belt, attach the shoulder belt (optional) with your camcorder to the shoulder belt hook. Sound comes out from the speaker while playing back. qh EASY button qd BACK LIGHT button To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, press BACK LIGHT to display .. To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again.
Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies 60min REC Recording still images 00:01:00 [60min] 60min 112 P-MENU P-MENU 1 Remaining battery (approx.
Indicators on the LCD screen When you can change the setup items, or during recording or playback, following indicators are displayed. Upper left Upper center 60min STBY Center Indicator NightShot plus Super NightShot plus Color Slow Shutter PictBridge connecting Upper right 00:01:00 [60min] Meaning E Warning Bottom P-MENU Bottom Center Indicator Flash light MICREF LEVEL low Upper center PROGRAM AE .
Deleting images Playing the image on a TV 1 Select the (Movie) tab or the (Still) tab on the VISUAL INDEX screen. Connect your camcorder to the input jack of TV or VCR using A/V connecting cable 1 (supplied) or A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO 2 (optional). For details, see “Handycam Handbook” (PDF). A/V jack 2 Touch [EDIT] t [DELETE], then select the image to be deleted. The selected image is marked with 3 Touch . t [YES].
Performing with a computer In the supplied CD-ROM, the following items are contained: – “ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder” (Software) Software to help you view/edit/create DVD on a computer connected to the camcorder. – “Handycam Handbook” (PDF) Handbook to introduce how to use the camcorder. Install the above on a computer by following the steps below. To view “Handycam Handbook,” you need to install Adobe Reader on your computer. x For Windows user 1 Turn on the computer.
CPU : Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (Pentium 4 1.7 GHz or faster recommended), or the equivalent CPU Application : DirectX 9.0c or later (This product is based on DirectX technology. It is necessary to have DirectX installed.) Sound system : 16 bit stereo sound card and stereo speakers Memory : For Windows 2000 Professional: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended) 1 Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer. • Log on as Administrators for installation.
9 Select a folder to save the software, then click [Next]. 2Click [Next]. 0 Select [NTSC], then click [Next]. 3Click [Finish]. The installation for “ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder” starts. qs If the [Installing Microsoft ® DirectX ®] screen is displayed, follow the steps below to install DirectX 9.0c. If not, skip to step qd. 1Read [License Agreement], then click [Next]. qd Make sure [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.] is checked, then click [Finish].
Performing various functions - Setup 1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly until the respective lamp lights up. : Settings for movies : Settings for still images : Settings for PLAY/EDIT 2 Touch the LCD screen to select the setup item. Unavailable items will be grayed out. x To use the short-cuts of Personal Menu On Personal Menu, short-cuts for frequently used setup items are added. • For details, see “Handycam Handbook” (PDF). 1 Touch .
Setup items Available setup items vary depending on the operating mode. Unavailable items will be grayed out on the LCD screen of the camcorder. For details, refer to “Handycam Handbook” (PDF). CAMERA SET PROGRAM AE: SPOT METER: EXPOSURE: WHITE BAL.: AUTO SHUTTER: SPOT FOCUS: COLOR SLOW S: SELF-TIMER: SELF-TIMER: DIGITAL ZOOM: WIDE SELECT *2: STEADYSHOT: Recording/Playback FOCUS: FLASH SET *1: SUPER NSPLUS: NS LIGHT: Records images effectively in various situations.
HDD SET HDD FORMAT: HDD INFO: DROP SENSOR: EMPTY HDD: Initializes the hard disk drive. Displays free hard disk space of the hard disk drive. Deactivates the camcorder when detecting a drop for data protection. Prevents data on the hard disk drive from being recovered. – Displays this item only when the camcorder is turned on by pressing DISP/ BATT INFO, with the AC Adaptor connected to the camcorder.
Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, refer to the following table to troubleshoot them. If your problem persists, remove the power source and contact with your Sony dealer. Note 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.
Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record movies/still images. • Slide the POWER switch to light up the (Movie) or the (Still) lamp (p.12). • Your camcorder is recording the image you have just shot on the hard disk of the camcorder. You cannot press PHOTO while [CAPTURE] or appears on the LCD screen. • The hard disk of the camcorder is full. Delete unnecessary images. Or perform [HDD FORMAT]. • The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high.
Warning indicators Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the LCD screen, check the following. You can solve some of the symptoms by yourself. If your problem persists even after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:04:00 100-0001 (Warning indicator pertaining to files) Slow flashing • The file is damaged. • The file is unreadable.
(Warning indicator pertaining to camera-shake warning)* • The amount of lights is not sufficient, so camera-shake easily occurs. Use the flash. • The camcorder is unsteady, so camerashake easily occurs. Hold the camcorder steady with both hands and record the image. However, note that the camerashake warning indicator does not disappear. * You hear a melody when the warning indicators appear on the screen.
Precautions On use and care • Keep the Remote Commander and button-type battery out of children’s reach. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, consult with a doctor immediately (DCR-SR60/SR80). • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked, – consult with your local authorized Sony service facility. – wash off any liquid that may have contacted your skin. – if any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with plenty of water and consult with a doctor.
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. • Avoid the followings to prevent damage to the finish. – Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent and insecticide and sunscreen. – Handling with above substances on your hands. – Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time.
Specifications System Video compression format MPEG2/JPEG (Still images) Hard Disk DCR-SR40/SR60 30 GB DCR-SR80 60 GB When measuring media capacity, 1GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for data management. Audio compression format Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Image device DCR-SR40 3 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. 680 000 pixels Effective (Movie): Approx. 340 000 pixels Effective (Still): Approx.
Input/Output connectors DCR-SR40 Audio/Video output 10 pin connector Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced Audio signal: 327 mV (at load impedance 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output impedance less than 2.
AC Adaptor AC-L25A/L25B On trademarks Power requirements AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz Current consumption 0.35 - 0.18 A Power consumption 18 W Output voltage DC 8.4 V* Operating temperature 0°C to + 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature -20°C to + 60°C (-4°F to + 140°F) Dimensions (Approx.) 56 × 31 × 100 mm (2 1/4 × 1 1/4 × 4 in.)(w×h×d) excluding the projecting parts • “Handycam” and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
