Sony SR60 User Manual

2-887-134-11(1)  
Operating Guide  
DCR-SR40/SR60/SR80  
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.  
Additional information on this product and  
answers to frequently asked questions can be  
found at our Customer Support Website.  
Printed on 100% recycled paper using  
VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free  
vegetable oil based ink.  
© 2006 Sony Corporation  
Printed in Japan  
IMPORTANT  
SAFEGUARDS  
For your protection, please read these safety  
instructions completely before operating  
the appliance, and keep this manual for  
future reference.  
WARNING  
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do  
not expose the unit to rain or  
moisture.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
This symbol is intended to alert  
the user to the presence of  
important operating and  
maintenance (servicing)  
instructions in the literature  
accompanying the appliance.  
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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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.  
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.  
Service  
Installation  
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.  
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.  
– When the set exhibits a distinct change in  
performance – this indicates a need for service.  
Ventilation  
Servicing  
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.  
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  
– 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.  
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.  
– 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.  
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.  
Lightning  
For added protection for this set during a lightning  
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for  
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Read this first  
Before operating the unit, please read this  
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future  
reference.  
Regulatory Information  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name: SONY  
Model No.: DCR-SR40  
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.  
CAUTION  
Replace the battery with the  
specified type only. Otherwise, fire  
or injury may result.  
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.  
For customers in the U.S.A. and  
CANADA  
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.  
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 1-800-822-  
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  
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking  
Lithium-Ion batteries.  
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.  
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.  
Notes  
Model No. AC-  
Serial No.  
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.  
For customers in the U.S.A.  
CAUTION  
You are cautioned that any changes or  
modifications not expressly approved in this  
manual could void your authority to operate this  
equipment.  
If you have any questions about this  
product, you may call:  
Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-  
222-SONY (7669).  
The number below is for the FCC related  
matters only.  
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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 the  
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).  
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).  
• 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.  
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.  
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 orplayback  
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.  
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  
• Televisionprograms,films,videotapes,andother  
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.  
• 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  
youdestroytheactualbodyofthecamcorder.This  
may prevent data recovery on the hard disk of the  
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,youcansaveitusingVCR/DVD  
device*.  
On this manual  
• TheimagesoftheLCDscreenusedonthismanual  
are captured using a digital 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 displaysin each local language are  
used for illustrating the operating procedures.  
Change the screen language before using your  
camcorder if necessary.*  
• 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  
• ThescreenshotsinthismanualarefromWindows  
XP. The scenes may vary depending on the  
operating system of the computer.  
• 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 non-  
gravity 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.  
*Refer to “Handycam Handbook” (PDF).  
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Table of Contents  
Getting Started  
Recording/Playback  
Troubleshooting  
Additional Information  
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Step 1: Checking supplied items  
Wireless Remote Commander (1)  
(DCR-SR60/SR80)  
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)  
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.20)  
Thread the grip belt through the lens cap ring.  
USB cable (1)  
CD-ROM (1) (p.21)  
– “ImageMixer for HDDCamcorder” (Software)  
– “Handycam Handbook” (PDF)  
“Operating Guide” (This manual) (1)  
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On the Remote Commander  
(DCR-SR60/SR80)  
Using the Remote Commander for the  
first time  
Remove the insulation sheetbefore 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 not  
recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.  
• 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 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.  
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack  
2
1
POWER  
switch  
5
5
Battery pack  
CHG  
lamp  
3
DC IN jack  
DC plug  
Power cord  
To the  
wall outlet  
AC Adaptor  
4
Youcan chargethebattery after attaching the  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series) to  
your camcorder.  
5
Set the camcorder onto the  
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. Removethecamcorderfromthe  
Handycam Station.  
1
2
Slide the battery pack in the  
direction of the arrow until it clicks.  
Slide the POWER switch in the  
direction of the arrow to set it to  
OFF (CHG) (The default setting).  
To remove the battery pack  
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).  
Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and  
remove the battery pack.  
3
4
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.  
Connect the power cord to the AC  
Adaptor and the wall outlet.  
BATT(battery)  
release lever  
• When you remove the battery pack, make sure  
that none of the respective lamps of the POWER  
switch (p.12) is on.  
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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.  
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 charging/recording/playback time  
• Times measured with the camcorder at 25°C  
(77°F). (10-30°C (50-86°F) is recommended.)  
DC IN  
jack  
• Available recording and playback time will be  
shorter when you use your camcorder in low  
temperatures.  
DC plug  
• The available recording and playback time will  
be shorter depending on the conditions under  
which you use your camcorder.  
Open the jack cover  
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.  
Available running time for the  
supplied battery pack NP-FP50  
• 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.  
Charging time:  
Approximate time (min.) required when you  
fully charge a completely exhausted battery  
pack.  
Recording/Playback time:  
Approximatetime(min.)availablewhen you  
use a fully charged battery pack.  
(Unit:min.)  
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.  
DCR-SR60/  
DCR-SR40  
SR80  
Power supply  
125  
125  
Charging time  
Recording time*1  
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].  
100*2  
105*3  
Continuous  
recording time  
125  
Typical  
recording time  
55*2  
55*3  
65  
4
*
140  
115*2  
Playback time  
AC-L25A/  
L25B  
*1 When [REC MODE] is set to [HQ].  
*2 When the LCD backlight turns on.  
*3When 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.  
[a]  
[b]  
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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.  
CLOCK SET  
3&4  
AREA26  
GMT -5.0  
Bogota  
New york  
,
OFF  
DST  
DATE  
2006Y JANM  
1D 12 00 AM  
OK  
1
2
Remove the lens cap by pressing  
both tabs on the sides of the cap.  
Pull the lens cap string down until  
stopped by the grip belt (DCR-  
SR40).  
4
Set [DST], [Y] (year), [M] (month),  
[D] (day), hour and minute.  
The clock starts.  
• The recording date and time are not displayed  
during recording but are automatically recorded  
onto the hard disk and displayed during playback  
(see “Handycam Handbook” (PDF)).  
• Instead of [DST], [SUMMERTIME] is displayed  
for some models.  
Turn on the power by sliding the  
POWER switch in the direction of  
the arrow while pressing the green  
button in the center.  
When resetting the date and time  
You can set the desired date and time by  
When you record or play back an image,  
slide the POWER switch in the direction  
of the arrow repeatedly until the  
respective lamp lights up.  
touching  
TIME/LANGU. t [CLOCK SET]  
(p.24).  
t [SETUP] t  
(Movie): To record movies  
(Still): To record still images  
(PLAY/EDIT): To play back images on  
your camcorder, or to edit/delete them  
3
Select the desired geographical  
area with  
/
, then touch  
.
12  
       
Step 4: Making setting adjustments before  
recording  
2 180 degrees (max.)  
2
1
1 90 degrees to  
the camcorder  
2 90 degrees  
(max.)  
3
16:9 (wide)  
4:3  
1
2
Open the LCD screen 90 degrees  
to the camcorder (1), then rotate  
ittothebestangle torecordorplay  
(2).  
4
Fasten the grip belt and hold your  
camcorder correctly.  
Slide the POWER switch in the  
direction of the arrow repeatedly  
until the respective lamp lights up.  
(Movie):To record movies  
(Still):To record still images  
• When you turn on  
(Still), the screen  
aspect ratio is changed to 4:3 automatically.  
3
Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to  
select the desired screen aspect  
ratio (DCR-SR60/SR80).  
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Recording  
Lens cover  
Opensin accordancewith thesetting ofthe  
POWER switch (DCR-SR60/SR80).  
PHOTO  
Beep  
Shutter  
click  
60min  
1.0M FINE  
123  
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
2
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.  
Start recording.  
Movies  
Press START/STOP A (or B).  
Still Images  
Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the  
focus A, then press it fully B.  
A shutter sound is heard. When  
disappears, the image has been recorded.  
To stop recording, press START/STOP  
again.  
• If the ACCESS lamp is on after recording is finished, it means data is still being written onto the hard disk.  
Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor.  
You cannot record movies and still images at the same time.  
• The maximum continuous recordable time is approximately 13 hours.  
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Playback  
1
Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to light up the  
(PLAY/EDIT) lamp.  
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen.  
Searching for the desired  
images by date  
Recording  
date  
DATE  
EDIT  
60min  
DEC 21 2006  
12:34:01  
Previous  
6 images  
Next 6  
The last recorded/played back  
movie is marked with i. Also,  
whenyou touchi,youcanplay  
backthemoviefromthepointyou  
have stopped previously.  
images  
P-MENU  
(Movie) tab  
(Still) tab  
(Playlist) tab  
2
Start playback.  
Movies  
Still Images  
Touch  
(Movie)tabandthemovie  
Touch  
(Still)tabandthestillimage  
to be played back.  
to be played back.  
Toggles Play  
Beginning of the  
scene/previous  
scene  
Slide show button  
Next  
scene  
orPauseasyou  
touch  
101-0001  
001-1000  
P-MENU  
P-MENU  
Stop(gototheVISUAL  
INDEX screen)  
Reverse/Forward  
Go to the VISUAL Previous/  
INDEX screen  
Next  
When playback from the selected movie  
reaches the last movie, the screen returns  
to the VISUAL INDEX screen.  
Touch  
movie slowly.  
• One touch of  
/
during pause to play back  
makes the reverse/  
• The ACCESS lamp either lights or flashes when  
image data is read from the hard disk drive of the  
camcorder.  
/
fast forward approximately five times faster, two  
touches make it approximately 10 times faster,  
three touches make it approximately 30 times  
faster, four touches make it approximately 60  
times faster.  
To adjust the volume  
Touch  
with  
t [VOLUME], then adjust it  
.
/
• If you cannot find [VOLUME] in  
[SETUP] (p.24).  
, touch  
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Parts and functions used for the camcorder  
Handycam  
Station  
7 Recording lamp (DCR-SR60/SR80)  
The recording lamp lights up red during  
Recording  
recording. The lamp flashes when the  
remaining capacity for the battery or the hard  
disk of the camcorder is running low.  
1 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch  
To record in dark places, set the  
NIGHTSHOTPLUSswitchtoON. (  
[“NIGHTSHOT PLUS”] appear.)  
and  
8 Tripod receptacle (Bottom surface)  
To use a tripod, attach the tripod (optional:  
the length of the screw must be less than 5.5  
mm) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod  
screw.  
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.  
9 Zoom buttons  
Press for zooming in/out.  
W:Wide  
Wider range of view  
T:Telephoto  
Close view  
q; LCD screen  
To record in mirror mode, open the LCD  
screen90degreestothecamcorder(1),then  
rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (2).  
5 Built-in stereo microphone  
Records sound.  
6 Remote sensor (DCR-SR60/SR80)  
Receive the signal from the Remote  
Commander.  
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qs Shoulder belt hook  
qa Speaker  
To attach the shoulder belt, attach the  
shoulder belt(optional) with yourcamcorder  
to the shoulder belt hook.  
Sound comes out from the speaker while  
playing back.  
qh EASY button  
Refer to the instructions on EASY button in  
“Recording”.  
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.  
Connecting to other devices  
qj qk ql ....... Open the jack cover.  
qf RESET button  
To initialize the settings (Reset), press  
RESETtoinitialize allthesettings,including  
settings for date and time.  
3 Shoe cover (DCR-SR60/SR80)  
Open when using Active Interface Shoe.  
4 Active Interface Shoe  
qg DISP/BATT INFO button  
You can change the settings for the screen  
display settings or check the remaining  
battery power.  
(DCR-SR60/SR80)  
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.  
qh EASY button  
By pressing the EASY button, most of the  
settings on the camcorder will be  
automatically operated. In this way, you can  
use the camcorder with simple operation  
(Easy Handycam operation). During Easy  
Handycam operation, you may not use some  
of the buttons on the camcorder.  
qj DC IN jack  
Connect to the DC plug of the AC Adaptor.  
qk A/V (audio/video) jack  
Connect with the A/V connecting cable.  
ql REMOTE jack (DCR-SR60/SR80)  
Connect other optional accessories.  
Playback  
2 Power zoom lever  
9 Zoom buttons  
You can magnify images from about 1.1 to 5  
times the original size (Playback zoom).  
w; DVD BURN button  
Create a DVD by connecting the camcorder  
to a computer.  
wa Interface connector  
1 Play back the image you want to magnify.  
Connect with the camcorder and the  
Handycam Station.  
2 Magnify the image with T (Telephoto).  
A frame appears on the LCD screen.  
3 Touch the portion you want to display in  
ws (USB) jack  
Connect with the USB cable.  
the center of the LCD screen.  
4 Adjust the magnification with W (Wide  
angle)/T (Telephoto).  
To cancel, touch [END].  
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Indicators displayed during recording/playback  
Recording movies  
Recording still images  
60min  
REC  
00:01:00  
60min  
112  
[
]
60min  
P-MENU  
P-MENU  
1 Remaining battery (approx.)  
8 Image size (DCR-SR60/SR80)  
9 Quality ([FINE] / [STD])  
2 Recording mode (HQ / SP / LP)  
3 Recording status ([STBY] (standby) /  
q; Number of recordable still images  
[REC] (recording))  
4 Counter (hour: minute: second)  
5 Remaining recordable time of movies  
6 Review button  
7 Personal Menu button  
Viewing movies  
Viewing still images  
1/12  
60min  
60min  
100/112  
01:01:00  
102-0001  
101-0001  
P-MENU  
P-MENU  
qa Playback mode  
qh Recording folders/files  
qj VISUAL INDEX button  
qk Previous/Next button  
qs Recording folders/files  
qd Video operation buttons  
qf Number of played back movies/Total  
ql Numberofplayedbackstillimages/Total  
number of recorded movies  
number of recorded still images  
qg Previous/Next button  
w; Slide show button  
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Center  
Indicators on the LCD screen  
Indicator  
Meaning  
When you can change the setup items, or  
during recording or playback, following  
indicators are displayed.  
NightShot plus  
Super NightShot plus  
Color Slow Shutter  
PictBridge connecting  
Upper left  
Upper center  
Upper right  
60min  
STBY  
00:01:00  
[
]
60min  
E
Warning  
Bottom  
P-MENU  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Bottom  
Center  
Picture effect  
Digital effect  
Manual focus  
Upper left  
9
Indicator  
Meaning  
PROGRAM AE  
Self-timer recording  
Continuous photo  
recording /Bracket  
recording  
.
Backlight  
n
White balance  
WIDE SELECT  
SteadyShot off  
Flash light  
Flexible spot meter /  
Exposure  
MICREF LEVEL low  
Upper center  
DATA CODE while recording  
Indicator  
Meaning  
The recording date and time are recorded  
automatically. They are not displayed while  
recording. However, you can check them as  
[DATA CODE] during playback.  
Repeat of Slide show  
Upper right  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Fader  
LCD backlight off  
Drop sensor off  
Drop sensor  
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Deleting images  
Playing the image on a  
TV  
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).  
1
2
Select the  
(Still) tabonthe VISUALINDEX  
screen.  
(Movie) tab or the  
A/V jack  
Touch [EDIT] t [DELETE], then  
select the image to be deleted.  
The selected image is marked with  
.
3
Touch  
t [YES].  
To delete all movies or still images at  
once  
Touch [EDIT] t [DELETE ALL] in step 2,  
then follow the on-screen instructions.  
S VIDEO  
VIDEO  
(Yellow)  
(White)  
Deleting images by date  
1 Touch [DATE] on the VISUAL INDEX  
screen, then touch the Previous/Next  
Date button to select the date of the  
desired image.  
AUDIO  
(Red)  
2 Touch  
t [EDIT] t [DELETE  
IN  
DATE] t [YES].  
Deleting the last scene  
You can check the last recorded movie/still  
image. Also, you can delete the checked  
images.  
VCRs or TVs  
: Signal flow  
1 Slide the POWER switch to light up the  
(Movie) or  
touch  
(Still) lamp, then  
.
2 Touch  
t [YES].  
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Performing with a computer  
• ThemodelnameofyourHandycamisprinted  
on its bottom surface.  
In the supplied CD-ROM, the following  
items are contained:  
6 Click [Exit] t [Exit], then remove the CD-  
ROM from the disc drive of your computer.  
– “ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder”  
(Software)  
Software to help you view/edit/create  
DVD on a computer connected to the  
camcorder.  
x For Macintosh user  
1 Turn on the computer.  
2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) on the disc  
– “Handycam Handbook” (PDF)  
Handbook to introduce how to use the  
camcorder.  
Install the above on a computer by following  
the steps below.  
drive of your computer.  
3 Open the [Handbook] folder in the CD-  
ROM, double-click the [US] folder and then  
drag-and-drop the “Handbook.pdf” on the  
computer.  
After having the software installed, double-  
click “Handbook.pdf”, you can view the  
handbook.  
Viewing  
“Handycam Handbook” (PDF)  
To view “Handycam Handbook,” you need  
to install Adobe Reader on your computer.  
Installing the supplied software  
x For Windows user  
1 Turn on the computer.  
The supplied software  
“ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder”  
is not compatible with a Macintosh.  
To use the camcorder connecting with a  
Macintosh, apply the compliant software  
introduced on the following website.  
2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) on the disc  
drive of your computer.  
The select screen for installation appears.  
• The system requirements for Macintosh are  
also shown on the website.  
Pixela home page:  
Compliant Software:  
– Capty MPEG Edit EX (Video editing  
software)  
– Capty DVD/VCD 2 (DVD authoring  
software)  
3 Click [Handycam Handbook].  
The installation screen for “Handycam  
Handbook” appears.  
x System requirements  
When using the supplied software, you need  
the following system requirements below.  
OS : Windows 2000 Professional (Service  
Pack 3 or later) / Windows XP Home  
Edition/Windows XP Professional  
4 Selectdesired language andselect the model  
name of your Handycam.  
5 Click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)].  
Installation starts. When the installation is  
completed, the short-cuticon of “Handycam  
Handbook” appears on the desktop of your  
computer.  
• Standardinstallationisrequired. Operationis  
not assured if the above OS has been  
upgraded.  
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1 Confirm that your camcorder is not  
connected to the computer.  
CPU : Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster  
(Pentium 4 1.7 GHz or faster  
recommended), or the equivalent CPU  
2 Turn on the computer.  
• Log on as Administrators for installation.  
• Close all the applications running on the  
computer before installing the software.  
Application : DirectX 9.0c or later (This  
product is based on DirectX technology.  
It is necessary to have DirectX installed.)  
3 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) on the disc  
drive of your computer.  
The select screen for installation appears.  
Sound system : 16 bit stereo sound card  
and stereo speakers  
4 Click [ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder].  
The installation screen appears.  
Memory : For Windows 2000 Professional:  
128 MB or more (256 MB or more  
recommended)  
For Windows XP Home Edition /  
Professional Edition: 256 MB or more  
(512 MB or more recommended)  
Hard Disk : Available memory required for  
installation: 300 MB or more  
Available free hard disk space for  
operations required: 14 GB or more (for  
dual layer DVD system, 28 GB or more  
required)  
• When copying images to a computer, more  
available disk space required for saving  
image data than shown above.  
If the screen does not appear, follow the steps  
below.  
1Click [start], then click [My Computer] (For  
Windows 2000, double-click [My  
Computer] on the desktop.)  
2Double-click [CAMCORDERSOFT (E:)]  
(CD-ROM)*  
Display : 4MB VRAM video card,  
Minimum 1024 × 768 dots, High color  
(16 bitcolor, 65 000 colors). This product  
will not operate correctly at less than  
800 × 600 dots, and 256 colors or less.  
* Drive names (such as (E:)) vary  
depending on the computer.  
3Double-click [install.exe].  
5 Click [Install].  
6 Select the language for the application to be  
installed, then click [Next].  
7 Click [Next].  
8 Read [License Agreement], check [I accept  
thetermsofthelicenseagreement]whenyou  
agree, then click [Next].  
USB port : As standard equipment (USB  
2.0 recommended)  
• The camcorder is compatible with Hi-Speed  
USB (USB2.0). You can transfer data at a  
faster rate using a computer compatible with  
Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0). When you connect  
a USB interface not compatible with Hi-  
Speed USB (USB2.0), the data transfer ratio  
will be that of USB1.1 (USB full speed).  
Disc Drive : A DVD writable drive  
• Operations are not guaranteed on any computers  
fulfilling the above system requirements.  
x Installing software  
You need to install the software to your  
Windows computer. The installation is only  
required once.  
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2Click [Next].  
9 Selectafoldertosavethesoftware,thenclick  
[Next].  
3Click [Finish].  
0 Select [NTSC], then click [Next].  
qd Make sure [Yes, I want to restart my  
computer now.] is checked, then click  
[Finish].  
qa Click [Install] on the [Ready to Install the  
Program] screen.  
The installation for “ImageMixer for HDD  
Camcorder” starts.  
The computer turns off once, then starts up  
again automatically (Restart).  
qs If the [Installing Microsoft ® DirectX ®]  
screen is displayed, follow the steps below  
toinstall DirectX9.0c. Ifnot, skiptostepqd.  
When you complete the installation, the  
shortcut icons for  
[ImageMixer for HDD  
Camcorder] and [ImageMixer destination  
folder] appear on the desktop of your computer.  
1Read [License Agreement], then click  
[Next].  
qf Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive  
of your computer.  
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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 change the setup items  
You can customize setup items that are not  
x To use the short-cuts of Personal  
Menu  
OnPersonalMenu, short-cutsforfrequently  
used setup items are added.  
• For details, see “Handycam Handbook”  
(PDF).  
added to Personal Menu.  
1 Touch  
2 Select the desired setup item.  
Touch  
touch  
t[SETUP].  
/
to select the item, then  
. (The process in step 3 is the  
same as that in step 2.)  
3 Select the desired item.  
1 Touch  
.
You can also touch the item directly to  
select it.  
60min  
STBY  
EXPO-  
SURE  
SETUP  
4 Customize the item.  
After finishing the settings, touch  
SPOT  
FADER  
FOCUS  
FOCUS  
SPOT  
METER  
t
(close) to hide the setup  
screen.  
If you decide not to change the settings,  
2 Touch the desired setup item.  
touch  
to return to the previous  
If the desired setup item is not displayed  
screen.  
on the screen, touch  
displayed.  
/
until it is  
x To change the setup items during  
Easy Handycam operation  
3 Select the desired setting, then touch  
.
does not appear during Easy  
Handycam operation. Touch [SETUP],  
available setup items appear.  
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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:  
Records images effectively in various situations.  
Adjusts and fix the exposure to a subject.  
Fixes the brightness of an image.  
WHITE BAL.:  
Adjusts the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment.  
Automatically activates the electronic shutter to adjust the shutter speed.  
Selects and adjusts the focal point to aim it to at a subject not located in  
the center of the screen.  
AUTO SHUTTER:  
SPOT FOCUS:  
FOCUS:  
Adjusts the settings to have focused on a subject.  
Adjusts various settings for using an external flash.  
1
FLASH SET * :  
SUPER NSPLUS: Records an image in a higher sensitivity than NightShot plus.  
NS LIGHT:  
Records clearer images with the light which emits infrared light while  
using NightShot plus.  
COLOR SLOW S: Records an image brighter in color even in dark places.  
SELF-TIMER:  
Selects whether to set the self-timer for shooting a still image.  
Selects whether to set the self-timer for recording a movie.  
Selects the zoom level using digital zoom.  
SELF-TIMER:  
DIGITAL ZOOM:  
2
WIDE SELECT * : Sets the screen aspect ratio matching a TV screen.  
STEADYSHOT:  
Prevents an image from being blurred.  
STILL SET  
1
BURST * :  
Records several still images one after another.  
Selects the quality for recording a still image.  
QUALITY:  
1
IMAGE SIZE * : Selects the size for recording a still image.  
PICT.APPLI.  
FADER:  
Selects whether to fade in/out adding various effects.  
Records additional digital effects.  
D.EFFECT:  
PICT.EFFECT:  
Records adding special picture effects.  
1
REC CTRL * :  
Displays operating buttons when recording an image saved on other  
device on the camcorder.  
3
USB SELECT * :  
DEMO MODE:  
Selects a function for connecting the camcorder with a computer/printer.  
Displays the demonstration of the functions on the camcorder.  
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HDD SET  
HDD FORMAT:  
Initializes the hard disk drive.  
HDD INFO:  
DROP SENSOR:  
EMPTY HDD:  
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.  
STANDARD SET  
REC MODE:  
Selects image quality of a movie.  
VOLUME:  
MULTI-SOUND:  
Adjusts the volume during a movie playback.  
Selects whether to play audio with dual sound or stereo sound.  
1
MICREF LEVEL * : Selects the microphone level for recording sound.  
LCD SET:  
Sets various settings for the LCD screen.  
1
TV TYPE * :  
USB SPEED:  
DATA CODE:  
DISPLAY:  
Selects the aspect ratio of an image output from the camcorder.  
Selects the speed for data transfer via USB connection.  
Displays date and time and camera data during playback.  
Selects a number of thumbnails on the VISUAL INDEX display.  
Selects whether to display the remaining hard disk free space for a movie  
recording.  
REMAINING:  
1
REMOTE CTRL * : Select whether to receive remote control signals or not.  
REC LAMP * :  
1
Selects whether to light up the REC lamp on the front panel of the  
camcorder.  
BEEP:  
Selects whether to emit a beep during operation.  
Selects whether to show a display such as a counter on the LCD screen  
or on a TV.  
DISP OUTPUT:  
SETUP ROTATE:  
A.SHUT OFF:  
Select whether to scroll up or down the setup items.  
Automatically turns off the camcorder when it is not operated.  
Adjusts the sensibility for the touch panel.  
CALIBRATION:  
TIME/LANGU.  
CLOCK SET:  
Select date and time.  
AREA SET:  
DST SET/  
Adjust a time difference without stopping the clock abroad.  
Selects whether to set summer time.  
SUMMERTIME:  
LANGUAGE:  
Selects the language to be used on the LCD screen.  
*
*
*
1 DCR-SR60/SR80  
2 DCR-SR40  
3 [USB SELECT] appears automatically when your camcorder is connected to a computer or other device  
with the USB cable.  
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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. Be sure to save (backup)  
the data on the hard disk (see “Handycam Handbook” (PDF)) on the other media before sending your  
camcorder to repair. We cannot guarantee any loss of your hard disk data.  
• During repair, we may check a minimum amount of data stored on the hard disk in order to improve the  
condition. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor save your data.  
The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on.  
• Remove the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it after  
about one minute. If the functions still do not work, press the RESET button (p.17) using a  
sharp-pointed object. (If you press the RESET button, all settings are reset, except the Personal  
Menu items.)  
• 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. With POWER switch turned on, leave  
the camcorder for a while. If you still cannot operate the camcorder, turn it off, taking it to a  
warm place. Leave the camcorder there for a while, then turn on the camcorder.  
Buttons do not work.  
• During Easy Handycam operation, available buttons are limited. Cancel Easy Handycam  
operation. For details on Easy Handycam operation, refer to “Handycam Handbook” (PDF).  
The power does not turn on.  
• Thebatterypackisnotattachedtothecamcorder.Attachachargedbatterypacktothecamcorder  
(p.10).  
• The battery pack is discharged or running low. Charge the battery pack (p.10).  
• The plug of the AC Adaptor has been removed from the wall outlet. Connect it to the wall outlet  
(p.10).  
• Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely (p.10).  
The power abruptly turns off.  
• When approximately five 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],  
or turn on the power again, or use the AC Adaptor.  
• The battery pack is discharged or running low. Charge the battery pack (p.10).  
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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. Turn off your camcorder and leave it  
for a while in a cool place.  
• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low. With POWER switch turned on, leave  
the camcorder for a while. If you still cannot operate the camcorder, turn it off, taking it to a  
warm place. Leave the camcorder there for a while, then turn on the camcorder.  
The recording stops.  
• 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.  
• The maximum continuous recordable time is approximately approximately 13 hours.  
Setup items are grayed out.  
You cannot select grayed out items in the current situation.  
The beep sounds for five seconds.  
• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it  
for a while in a cool place.  
• Some problems have occurred in your camcorder. Turn off and on, then operate your camcorder  
again.  
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Warning indicators  
Self-diagnosis display/Warning  
indicators  
100-0001 (Warning indicator  
pertaining to files)  
Slow flashing  
• The file is damaged.  
• The file is unreadable.  
IfindicatorsappearontheLCDscreen,check  
the following.  
You can solve some of the symptoms by  
yourself. If your problem persists even after  
youhavetried acoupleoftimes, contactyour  
Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service  
facility.  
(Warning on the hard disk of the  
camcorder)*  
Fast flashing  
• Anerrormayhaveoccurredwiththehard  
disk drive in your camcorder.  
C:04:00  
(Warning on the hard disk of the  
camcorder)*  
Fast flashing  
• The hard disk of the camcorder is fully  
recorded.  
• Anerrormayhaveoccurredwiththehard  
disk drive in your camcorder.  
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.10).  
• Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor  
to the DC IN jack of the Handycam  
Station or your camcorder securely  
(p.10).  
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:13:ss / C:32:ss  
approximately 20 minutes remaining.  
• Remove the power source. Reconnect it  
and operate your camcorder again.  
(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.  
E:20:ss / E:31:ss / E:40: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”.  
Fast flashing*  
• The temperature of your camcorder is  
extremelyhigh. Turnoffyourcamcorder  
and leave it for a while in a cool place.  
(Low temperature warning)  
Fast flashing*  
• The temperature of your camcorder is  
extremely low. Make the camcorder  
warm.  
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(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 camera-  
shake easily occurs. Hold the camcorder  
steady with both hands and record the  
image. However, note that the camera-  
shake warning indicator does not  
disappear.  
*
You hear a melody when the warning indicators  
appear on the screen.  
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Precautions  
• 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,  
– consultwithyourlocalauthorizedSonyservice  
facility.  
On use and care  
• Donot use orstorethecamcorder and accessories  
in the following locations.  
– Anywhere extremely hot or cold or humid  
places. 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.  
– wash off any liquid that may have contacted  
your skin.  
– if any liquid getsin your eyes, wash with plenty  
of water and consult with a doctor.  
– Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical  
vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.  
– Near strong radio waves or radiation. The  
camcorder may not record properly.  
– NearAMreceiversandvideoequipment.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.  
x Whennotusingyourcamcorderforalong  
time  
• Occasionally turn it on and let it run such as by  
playing back images or recording for about three  
minutes.  
• Useupthebattery packcompletelybeforestoring  
it.  
– 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 7.2 V (battery  
pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).  
On the LCD screen  
• Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD  
screen. Blurs appear and it may cause a  
malfunction of your camcorder.  
• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a  
residual image may appear on the LCD screen.  
This is not a malfunction.  
• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories  
recommended in this instruction manual.  
• Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example,  
fromrainorseawater.Ifyourcamcordergetswet,  
it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction  
cannot be repaired.  
• While you are using your camcorder, the back of  
the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a  
malfunction.  
x To clean the LCD screen  
• 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.  
• Avoidroughhandling,disassembling,modifying,  
physical shock, or impact such as hammering,  
dropping or stepping on the product. Be  
particularly careful of the lens.  
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen  
dirty, use the cleaning cloth (optional) to  
clean the LCD screen.  
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.  
• 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.  
• Whenremovingthepowercord, pullitbytheplug  
and not the cord.  
• Do not damage the power cord such as by placing  
anything heavy on it.  
• Keep metal contacts clean.  
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x Procedures  
On handling the casing  
Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet  
using the AC Adaptor supplied with your  
camcorder, and leave your camcorder with  
the POWER switch turned off for more than  
24 hours.  
• If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body  
withasoftcloth lightlymoistenedwithwater,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 yourhands.  
– Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or  
vinyl objects for a long period of time.  
Care and storage of the camera lens  
• Wipethe surfaceofthelensclean with a softcloth  
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.  
• Storethelensinawell-ventilatedlocationsubject  
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.  
To charge the pre-installed  
rechargeable battery  
Your camcorder has a pre-installed  
rechargeable battery to retain the date, time,  
and other settings even when the POWER  
switchissettoOFF(CHG).Thepre-installed  
rechargeablebattery isalways charged while  
you are using your camcorder but it will get  
discharged gradually if you do not use your  
camcorder. The rechargeable battery will be  
fully discharged in about 3 months if you  
do not use your camcorder at all. 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.  
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Specifications  
Approx. 1 000 000 pixels  
Effective (Still, 16:9)  
Approx. 750 000 pixels  
System  
Video compression format  
MPEG2/JPEG (Still images)  
Lens  
Hard Disk  
Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar  
DCR-SR40/SR60  
Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 in.)  
DCR-SR40  
Optical:20 × , Digital:40 × , 800 ×  
F=1.8-3.1  
30 GB  
DCR-SR80  
60 GB  
When measuring media capacity, 1GB equals  
1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for  
data management.  
DCR-SR60/SR80  
Optical:12 × , Digital:24 × , 800 ×  
F=1.8-2.5  
Audio compression format  
Dolby Digital 2ch  
Focal length  
DCR-SR40  
Dolby Digital Stereo Creator  
f=2.3 - 46 mm (3/32 - 1 13/16 in.)  
When converted to a 35 mm still camera  
For movies:  
Video signal  
NTSC color, EIA standards  
44 - 880 mm (1 3/4 - 34 1/32 in.)  
For still images:  
44 - 880 mm (1 3/4 - 34 1/32 in.)  
Recording format  
Movie  
MPEG2-PS  
DCR-SR60/SR80  
Still image  
f=3.0 - 36 mm (1/8 - 1 7/16 in.)  
When converted to a 35 mm still camera  
For movies:  
Exif *1 Ver.2.2  
Recording/playback time  
46 - 628.5 mm (1 13/16 - 24 3/4 in.) (16:9)*2  
48 - 576 mm (1 15/16 - 22 3/4 in.) (4:3)  
For still images:  
DCR-SR40/SR60  
HQ:Approx. 440 min.  
SP: Approx. 650 min.  
LP: Approx. 1 250 min.  
40 - 480 mm (1 5/8 - 19 in.) (4:3)  
43.6 - 523.2 mm (1 3/4 - 20 5/8 in.) (16:9)  
DCR-SR80  
Color temperature  
HQ:Approx. 880 min.  
SP: Approx. 1 300 min.  
LP: Approx. 2 510 min.  
[AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR](3 200 K),  
[OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)  
Minimum illumination  
Number of recordable movies/still images  
Movie: Maximum of 9 999  
DCR-SR40  
5 lx (lux) (F1.8)  
Still image: Maximum of 9 999  
0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot plus function)  
DCR-SR60/SR80  
7 lx (lux) (F1.8)  
Image device  
DCR-SR40  
3mm(1/6type)CCD(ChargeCoupledDevice)  
Gross:  
0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot plus function)  
Approx. 680 000 pixels  
Effective (Movie):  
*1  
“Exifisafileformatforstillimages, established  
Approx. 340 000 pixels  
Effective (Still):  
Approx. 340 000 pixels  
bytheJEITA(JapanElectronicsandInformation  
Technology Industries Association). Files in this  
format can have additional information such as  
your camcorder’s setting information at the time  
of recording.  
DCR-SR60/SR80  
3.27 mm (1/5.5 type) CCD (Charge Coupled  
Device)  
*2  
In 16:9 mode, the focal length figures are actual  
figures resulting from wide angle pixel readout.  
Gross:  
Approx. 1 070 000 pixels  
Effective (Movie, 4:3)  
Approx. 690 000 pixels  
Effective (Movie, 16:9)  
Approx. 670 000 pixels  
Effective (Still, 4:3)  
• Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories.  
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Dimensions (Approx.)  
Input/Output connectors  
DCR-SR40  
69 × 71 × 117 mm (2 3/4 × 2 7/8 × 4 5/8 in.)  
(w×h×d) including protrusions  
69 × 71 × 117 mm (2 3/4 × 2 7/8 × 4 5/8 in.)  
(w×h×d) including protrusions with supplied  
battery attached  
Audio/Video output  
10 pin connector  
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced  
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms),  
unbalanced  
Chrominancesignal:0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms),  
unbalanced  
Audio signal: 327 mV (at load impedance  
47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output impedance less than  
2.2 kΩ (kilohms)  
Mass (Approx.)  
DCR-SR40  
340g (12 oz) main unit only  
390g (13 oz) including the NP-FP50  
rechargeable battery pack and the lens cap  
DCR-SR60  
350g (12 oz) main unit only  
390g (13 oz) including the NP-FP50  
rechargeable battery pack  
DCR-SR60/SR80  
Audio/Video input/output  
DCR-SR80  
10 pin connector  
360g (12 oz) main unit only  
400g (14 oz) including the NP-FP50  
rechargeable battery pack  
Input/Output auto switch  
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced  
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms),  
unbalanced  
Chrominancesignal:0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms),  
unbalanced  
Audio signal: 327 mV (at load impedance  
47 kΩ (kilohms)), Input impedance more than  
47 kΩ (kilohms), Output impedance less than  
2.2 kΩ (kilohms)  
Supplied accessories  
Handycam Station  
Input/Output connectors  
DCRA-C162 (DCR-SR40)  
Audio/Video output  
REMOTE jack  
10 pin connector  
Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 mm)  
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced  
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms),  
unbalanced  
Chrominancesignal:0.286Vp-p, 75Ω(ohms),  
unbalanced  
Audio signal: 327 mV (at load impedance  
47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output impedance less than  
2.2 kΩ (kilohms)  
LCD screen  
Picture  
DCR-SR40  
6.2 cm (2.5 type)  
DCR-SR60/SR80  
6.9 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9)  
USB jack  
Total number of pixels  
mini-B  
123 200 (560 × 220)  
DCRA-C162 (DCR-SR60/SR80)  
General  
Power requirements  
7.2 V (battery pack)  
8.4 V (AC Adaptor)  
Audio/Video input/output  
10 pin connector  
Input/Output auto switch  
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced  
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms),  
unbalanced  
Chrominancesignal:0.286Vp-p, 75Ω(ohms),  
unbalanced  
Audio signal: 327 mV (at load impedance  
47 kΩ (kilohms)), Input impedance more than  
47 kΩ (kilohms), Output impedance less than  
2.2 kΩ (kilohms)  
Average power consumption  
DCR-SR40  
2.2 W  
DCR-SR60/SR80  
2.8 W  
Operating temperature  
0°C to + 40°C (32°F to 104°F)  
Storage temperature  
USB jack  
-20°C to + 60°C (-4°F to + 140°F)  
mini-B  
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AC Adaptor AC-L25A/L25B  
On trademarks  
• “Handycam” and  
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
are  
Power requirements  
AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz  
• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
Current consumption  
0.35 - 0.18 A  
• “Memory Stick Duo” is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
Power consumption  
18 W  
• “ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder” is a  
trademark of Pixela Corporation.  
Output voltage  
DC 8.4 V*  
• Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks  
of Dolby Laboratories.  
• Dolby Digital Stereo Creator is a trademark of  
Dolby Laboratories.  
• DVD-R, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW logo are  
trademarks.  
• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are  
either registered trademarks or trademarks of  
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/  
or other countries.  
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.)  
56×31×100mm(21/4×11/4×4in.)(w×h×d)  
excluding the projecting parts  
Mass (Approx.)  
190 g (6.7 oz) excluding the power cord  
*
See at the label of AC Adaptor for other  
specifications.  
• MacintoshisatrademarkofAppleComputer,Inc.  
in the U.S. and other countries.  
• Pentium is a trademark or registered trademark  
of Intel Corporation.  
Rechargeable battery pack  
NP-FP50  
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 manual.  
Maximum output voltage  
DC 8.4 V  
Output voltage  
DC 7.2 V  
Capacity  
Notes on the License  
4.9 wh (680 mAh)  
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.  
Dimensions (Approx.)  
31.8 × 18.5 × 45.0 mm  
(1 5/16 × 3/4 × 1 13/16 in.)(w×h×d)  
Mass (Approx.)  
40 g (1.5 oz)  
Operating temperature  
0°C to + 40°C (32°F to 104°F)  
Type  
Li-ion  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
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