Sony DCR-SR300E user manual

User manual for the device Sony DCR-SR300E

Device: Sony DCR-SR300E
Category: Camcorder
Manufacturer: Sony
Size: 2.21 MB
Added : 2/6/2014
Number of pages: 36
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Summary of the content on the page No. 1

3-098-549-11(1)
Digital Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
DCR-SR32E/SR42E/SR52E/SR62E/SR72E/SR82E/
SR190E/SR200E/SR290E/SR300E
For details on the advanced operations, please refer
to “Handycam Handbook” (PDF).
© 2007 Sony Corporation

Summary of the content on the page No. 2

Read this first This product has been tested and found compliant Before operating the unit, please read this with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for manual thoroughly, and retain it for future using connection cables shorter than 3 meters. (9.8 reference. feet) Disposal of Old Electrical & WARNING Electronic Equipment To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not (Applicable in the European expose the unit to rain or moisture. Union and other European countries with separate CAUTION

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Notes on use � The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or Note on operational temperatures waterproofed. See “Precautions” (p.30). � When the temperature of the camcorder becomes � To prevent the hard disk from being broken or extremely high or extremely low, you may not be recorded images from being lost, do not do the able to record or play back on the camcorder, due following when either of the respective lamps of to the protection features of the camcorder being the POWER switc

Summary of the content on the page No. 4

Table of Contents Read this first............................................................................................ 2 Notes on use............................................................................................. 3 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items............................................................... 5 Step 2: Charging the battery pack ............................................................ 7 Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and

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Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have the following items Wireless Remote Commander (1) supplied with your camcorder. (except for DCR-SR32E/SR42E) The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p.7) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p.7) (DCR-SR32E/SR42E/ SR52E/SR62E/SR72E/SR82E) NP-FH60 (1) (p.7) (DCR-SR190E/SR200E/ Mains lead (1) (p.7) SR290E/SR300E) Handycam S

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On the Remote Commander (except for DCR-SR32E/SR42E) 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 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. Do

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Getting Started Step 2: Charging the battery pack POWER switch Battery pack CHG lamp DC IN jack DC plug AC Adaptor To the wall socket Mains lead You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) after attaching 5 Set the camcorder onto the it to your camcorder. Handycam Station securely. � Your camcorder operates only with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series). The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully

Summary of the content on the page No. 8

NP-FH60: (Unit:min.) To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor DCR-SR190E/ DCR-SR290E/ SR200E SR300E Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then connect the AC Adaptor directly to the DC Charging time 135 135 IN jack on the camcorder. 1 Recording time* 2 2 Continuous 115* 100* 3 3 125* 105* recording time POWER 2 2 switch Typical 55* 50* 3 3 4 60* 50* recording time* DC plug 2 165 160 Playback time* DC IN jack 1 * When [REC MODE] is set to [SP]. Open the jack 2 * When the LCD backli

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Getting Started Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Touch the button on the LCD screen. POWER switch When using the camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on the LCD screen. � The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on 1 While pressing the green button, the hard disc, and can be displayed during turn the POWER switch repeatedly playback. in the direction of the arrow until To reset the date

Summary of the content on the page No. 10

Step 4: Preparing for recording 2 180 degrees (max.) POWER switch 1 90 degrees to the camcorder 2 90 degrees (max.) 16:9 (wide) 4:3 * Except for DCR-SR32E/SR42E. 1 Adjust the LCD panel. 4 Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder correctly. Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). 2 Turn the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder. 3 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to select the desired screen aspect ratio (except for DC

Summary of the content on the page No. 11

Recording/Playback Recording Lens cover switch (DCR-SR32E/SR42E/ SR52E/SR62E/ START/STOP A SR72E/SR82E) [STBY] t [REC] POWER switch PHOTO START/STOP B Flashing t Lights up EASY button 1 Slide the lens cover switch to open (DCR-SR32E/SR42E/SR52E/SR62E/SR72E/ SR82E). � For DCR-SR190E/SR200E/SR290E/SR300E, the lens cover opens and closes automatically. 2 Turn the POWER switch until the respective lamp lights up. Press the green button only when the POWER switch is in the OFF (CHG) position. � (Mov

Summary of the content on the page No. 12

� You can check the free hard disk space by � When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, your touching (HOME) t (MANAGE camcorder is reading/writing data. Do not shake HDD/MEMORY) t [ INFO]. or knock your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the “Memory Stick Duo,” or remove the battery � If the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing after pack. Otherwise, image data may be damaged. recording is finished, it means data is still being written onto the hard disk or “Memory Stick � If you insert the

Summary of the content on the page No. 13

Recording/Playback Playback (VIEW IMAGES) button B POWER switch (VIEW IMAGES) button A 1 Returns to the recording screen 6 Displays still images on the hard disk 2 Previous 6 images 7 Displays still images on a “Memory Stick Duo” 3 Next 6 images 8 Searches for images by date 4 Returns to the recording screen 9 (OPTION) 5 Displays movies 1 Turn the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) A (or B) button. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. (It may take s

Summary of the content on the page No. 14

To adjust the sound volume of movies When playing back a movie, touch (OPTION) t tab t [VOLUME], then adjust the volume with / . � When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. � Touch / during pause to play back movie slowly. � One touch of / makes the reverse/fast forward approximately 5 times faster, 2 touches makes it approximately 10 times faster, 3 touches makes it approximately 30 times faster, and 4 touches makes

Summary of the content on the page No. 15

Recording/Playback Parts and functions used for the camcorder DCR-SR32E/SR42E/SR52E/ DCR-SR190E/SR200E/ SR62E/SR72E/SR82E SR290E/SR300E DCR-SR32E/SR42E/SR52E/ DCR-SR190E/SR200E/ SR62E/SR72E/SR82E SR290E/SR300E Handycam Station 1 2 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch* Recording To record in dark places, set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON. ( 1 Power zoom lever appears.) To use zoom, move the power zoom lever. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a 6 Built-in microphone slower zoom. Move it further for

Summary of the content on the page No. 16

3 7 Remote sensor* qk Tripod receptacle (Bottom surface) Receive the signal from the Remote Attach the tripod (optional: the length of the Commander. screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw. 2 8 Flash* ql RESET button Flashes when using the flash. To initialize the settings (Reset), press 9 LCD screen RESET to initialize all the settings, including settings for date and time. To record in mirror mode, open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the cam

Summary of the content on the page No. 17

Recording/Playback ws DISC BURN button Create a DVD by connecting the camcorder to a computer. For details, see “Handycam Handbook” (PDF). 5 wd (USB) jack* Connect with the USB cable. 1 * DCR-SR32E/SR42E/SR52E/SR62E/SR72E/ SR82E 2 * DCR-SR190E/SR200E/SR290E/SR300E 3 * Except for DCR-SR32E/SR42E 4 * For DCR-SR32E/SR42E, the position of the buttons differ from the illustration. 5 * For DCR-SR32E/SR52E/SR72E/SR190E/ SR290E: output only. 17

Summary of the content on the page No. 18

Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies Recording still images Viewing movies Viewing still images 1 Recording mode (HQ / SP / LP) qd Recording folder Displays only during the recording media 2 HOME button of still images is a “Memory Stick Duo.” 3 Remaining battery (approx.) qf Return button 4 Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or qg Playback mode [REC] (recording)) 5 Counter (hour/minute/second) qh Current movie number/Number of total movies 6 OPTION button qj Previo

Summary of the content on the page No. 19

Recording/Playback Indicator Meaning Indicators when you made PictBridge connecting changes E Warning Following indicators appear during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. Bottom Upper left Upper right Indicator Meaning Picture effect Digital effect 9 Manual focus SCENE SELECTION Bottom Center . Backlight Upper left n White balance SteadyShot off Indicator Meaning EXPOSURE/ 5.1ch surround recording/ 1 SPOT METER playback* TELE MACRO Self-timer recording 1 ZEBRA*

Summary of the content on the page No. 20

Saving images Deleting images Recorded images are stored on the internal Deleting the images on the hard hard disk of your camcorder. Due to the disk limited capacity of the internal hard disk, make sure that you save the image data to some type of external media such as a 1 On the (HOME MENU), touch DVD-R or a computer. (OTHERS) t [DELETE]. You can save the images recorded on the camcorder as described below. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. Saving images using a computer By using the software on t


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