Sony SR60, SR80 User Manual
US
2-887-134-11(1)
Operating Guide
DCR-SR40/SR60/SR80
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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.
© 2006 Sony Corporation
WARNING
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (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 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.
Use
Power Sources
This set should be operated only from the type of
power source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of electrical power
supplied to your home, consult your dealer or
local power company. For those sets designed to
operate from battery power, or other sources, refer
to the operating instructions.
Polarization
This set may be equipped with a polarized ac
power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider
than the other).
This plug will fit into the power outlet only one
way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing
the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
plug by forcing it in.
Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or
convenience receptacles beyond their capacity,
since this can result in fire or electric shock.
Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into the set
through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short out parts that could result
in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the set.
Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.
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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
Do not use power-line operated sets near water –
for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool, etc.
Power-Cord Protection
Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to the
plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord
exits from the appliance.
Accessories
Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. The set may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious
damage to the set. Use only a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer.
Ventilation
The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided
for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable
operation of the set, and to protect it from
overheating, these slots and openings must never
be blocked or covered.
– Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth
or other materials.
– Never block the slots and openings by placing
the set on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface.
– Never place the set in a confined space, such as
a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper
ventilation is provided.
– Do not place the set near or over a radiator or
heat register, or where it is exposed to direct
sunlight.
Lightning
For added protection for this set during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for
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.
Service
Damage Requiring Service
Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
– When the power cord or plug is damaged or
frayed.
– If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the set.
– If the set has been exposed to rain or water.
– If the set has been subject to excessive shock by
being dropped, or the cabinet has been
damaged.
– If the set does not operate normally when
following the operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are specified in the
operating instructions. Improper adjustment of
other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the set to normal operation.
– When the set exhibits a distinct change in
performance – this indicates a need for service.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service the set yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Replacement parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer that have the same
characteristics as the original parts.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to the
set, ask the service technician to perform routine
safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer)
to determine that the set is in safe operating
condition.
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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.
For more information regarding recycling of
rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking
Lithium-Ion batteries.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the
bottom. Record the serial number in the space
provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever
you call your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DCR-SR
Serial No.
Model No. ACSerial No.
For customers in the U.S.A.
If you have any questions about this
product, you may call:
Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669).
The number below is for the FCC related
matters only.
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DCR-SR40
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA
92127 U.S.A
Telephone number: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DCR-SR60, DCR-SR80
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA
92127 U.S.A
Telephone number: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Notes
DCR-SR40, DCR-SR60 and DCR-SR80 are to be
used with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-
C162 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L25A/L25B.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
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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.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
The supplied interface cable must be used with t he
equipment in order to comply with the limits for a
digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of
FCC Rules.
Battery pack
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF
THE FCC RULES.OPERATION IS SUBJECT
TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS
DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY
INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING
INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE
UNDESIRED OPERATION.
For customers in CANADA
Battery pack
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS
COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.
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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.
• Compensation for the contents of recordings
cannot be provided, even if recording or playback
is not possible due to a malfunction of the
camcorder.
• TV color systems differ depending on the
countries/regions. To view your recordings on a
TV, you need a NTSC system-based TV.
• Television programs, films, video tapes, and other
materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized
recording of such materials may be contrary to
the copyright laws. You cannot dub copyright
protected software on your camcorder.
Save all your recorded image data
• In the case of your image data being damaged,
save all your recorded images. It is recommended
that you save the image data on a DVD using your
computer*. Also, you can save it using VCR/DVD
device*.
• 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.
On the drop sensor
• To protect the internal hard disk from the shock
by dropping, the camcorder has the drop sensor
function*. When a drop occurs, or under a nongravity condition, the block noise to protect the
camcorder may also be recorded. If the drop
sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/play
back may be stopped.
Note on operational temperatures
• When the temperature of the camcorder becomes
extremely high or extremely low, you may not
record or playback the camcorder to provide
protection to the camcorder. In case of this, a
message appears on the LCD screen (p.29).
Note on connecting the camcorder to a
computer
• Do not format the hard disk of the camcorder
using the computer. It may not operate correctly.
Note on using the camcorder in
highlands
• Do not turn on the camcorder in a low-pressure
area, where its altitude is more than 3, 000 meters
(9,800 feet). This may damage the hard disk drive
of your camcorder.
Note on disposal/transfer
• If you perform [HDD FORMAT]* or formatting
the camcorder, you may not delete data from the
hard disk completely. When you transfer the
camcorder, it is recommended that you perform
[EMPTY HDD]* to make it difficult to recover
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. This
may prevent data recovery on the hard disk of the
camcorder.
On this manual
• The images of the LCD screen used on this manual
are captured using a digi tal still camera, and thus
may appear different from what you see.
• The illustrations used on this manual are based
on the model DCR-SR80.
• 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.*
• The screenshots in this manual are from Windows
XP. The scenes may vary depending on the
operating system of the computer.
*Refer to “Handycam Handbook” (PDF).
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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...........................................................10
Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time...................12
Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording .............................13
Recording/Playback
Recording................................................................................................14
Playback..................................................................................................15
Parts and functions used for the camcorder............................................16
Indicators displayed during recording/playback ......................................18
Deleting images.......................................................................................20
Playing the image on a TV ......................................................................20
Performing with a computer ....................................................................21
Performing various functions - Setup ......................................................24
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................27
Warning indicators...................................................................................29
Additional Information
Precautions .............................................................................................31
Specifications ..........................................................................................33
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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.
AC Adaptor (1) (p.10)
Power cord (1) (p.10)
Handycam Station (1) (p.10)
A/V connecting cable (1) (p.20)
Wireless Remote Commander (1)
(DCR-SR60/SR80)
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
Rechargeable battery pack
NP-FP50 (1) (p.11)
Lens Cap (1) (p.12) (DCR-SR40)
To attach the lens cap
USB cable (1)
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Thread the grip belt through the lens cap ring.
CD-ROM (1) (p.21)
– “ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder” (Software)
– “Handycam Handbook” (PDF)
“Operating Guide” (This manual) (1)
On the Remote Commander
(DCR-SR60/SR80)
Using the Remote Commander for the
first time
Remove the insulation sheet before using the
Remote Commander.
Insulation sheet
To change the battery of the Remote
Commander
1 While pressing on the tab, inset your
fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery
case.
2 Place a new batter y with the + side facing up.
3 Insert the battery case back into the Remote
Commander until it clicks.
Ta b
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not
recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
Getting Started
• A button-type lithium battery (CR2025) is used
in the Remote Commander. Do not use batteries
other than the CR2025.
• When the lithium battery becomes weak, the
operating distance of the Remote Commander
may shorten, or the Remote C ommander 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.
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack
1
POWER
switch
5
Battery pack
DC IN jack
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.
Be sure that the v mark on the DC
plug is facing up.
DC plug
AC Adaptor
5 Set the camcorder onto the
To remove the battery pack
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and
remove the battery pack.
CHG
lamp
3
4
Handycam Station securely.
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and
charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp
turns off when the battery pack is fully
charged. Remove the camcorder from the
Handycam Station.
2
5
Power cord
To t h e
wall outlet
4 Connect the power cord to the AC
Adaptor and the wall outlet.
10
BATT (batter y)
release lever
• When you remove the battery pack, make sure
that none of the respective lamps of the POWER
switch (p.12) is on.
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
DC IN
jack
DC plug
Open the jack cover
Available running time for the
supplied battery pack NP-FP50
Charging time:
Approximate tim e (min.) required w hen you
fully charge a completely exhausted battery
pack.
Recording/Playback time:
Approximate time (min.) available when you
use a fully charged battery pack.
DCR-SR40
Charging time
Recording time*
Continuous
recording time
Typical
recording time
Playback time
*1When [REC MODE] is set to [HQ].
2
When the LCD backlight turns on.
*
3
*
When the LCD backlight turns off.
4
Typical recording time shows the time when you
*
repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/
off and zooming.
1
4
*
125 125
125
65
140 115*
(Unit:min.)
DCR-SR60/
SR80
100*
105*
55*
55*
2
3
2
3
2
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 t he DC
IN jack of your camcorder, even when the power
cord is removed from the wall outlet.
On the charging/recording/playback time
• Times measured with the camcorder at 25°C
(77°F). (10-30°C (50-86°F) is recommended.)
• Available recording and playback time will be
shorter when you use your camcorder in low
temperatures.
• The available recording and playback time will
be shorter depending on the conditions under
which you use your camcorder.
On the AC Adaptor
• Connect the AC Adaptor to an easily accessible
wall outlet close by. If any trouble occurs while
using the adaptor, immediately shut off the power
by removing the plug from the wall outlet.
• 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.
PRECAUTION
• Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power
(house current) is still supplied to it while
connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor.
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-L25A/
L25B
[b][a]
Getting Started
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