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Digital Video Camera Recorder

Operating Guide

DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E/SR52E/SR62E/SR72E/

SR82E/SR190E/SR200E/SR290E/SR300E

For details on the advanced operations, please refer

to “Handycam Handbook” (PDF).

Before operating the unit, please read this

manual thoroughly, and retain it for future

reference.

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not

expose the unit to rain or moisture.

Replace the battery with the specified

type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may

result.

A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is

fitted to this equipment for your safety and

convenience.

Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to

be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the

supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI

to BS1362 (i.e., marked with or mark)

must be used. If the plug supplied with this

equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be

sure to attach the fuse cover after you change

the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse

cover.

If you should lose the fuse cover, please

contact your nearest Sony service station.

ATTENTION

The electromagnetic fields at the specific

frequencies may influence the picture and sound of

this unit.

This product has been tested and found compliant

with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for

using connection cables shorter than 3 meters. (9.8

feet)

Disposal of Old Electrical &

Electronic Equipment

(Applicable in the European

Union and other European

countries with separate

collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its

packaging indicates that this product shall

not be treated as household waste. Instead it

shall be handed over to the applicable

collection point for the recycling of electrical

and electronic equipment.

By ensuring this product is disposed of

correctly, you will help prevent potential

negative consequences for the environment

and human health, which could otherwise be

caused by inappropriate waste handling of

this product. The recycling of materials will

help to conserve natural resources.

For more detailed information about

recycling of this product, please contact your

local Civic Office, your household waste

disposal service or the shop where you

purchased the product.

Applicable Accessories: Remote

Commander (DCR-SR52E/SR62E/SR72E/

SR82E/SR190E/SR200E/SR290E/

SR300E)

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data

transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the

application or disconnect and connect the USB

cable again.

Read this first

WARNING

CAUTION

Notice for customers in the

United Kingdom

FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE

• The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or

waterproofed. See “Precautions” (p.30).

• To prevent the hard disk from being broken or

recorded images from being lost, do not do the

following when either of the respective lamps of

the POWER switch (p.9) or the access lamp* is on:

–to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from

the camcorder.

– to apply mechanical shock or vibration to the

camcorder.

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, recording media, etc.

• TV color systems differ depending on the

countries/regions. To view your recordings on a

TV, you need a PAL 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.

Save all your recorded image data

• To prevent your image data from being lost, save

all your recorded images on external media. It is

recommended that you save the image data on a

disc such as DVD-R using your computer*. Also,

you can save your image data using a VCR, or a

DVD/HDD recorder*.

• 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 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.

Note on operational temperatures

• When the temperature of the camcorder becomes

extremely high or extremely low, you may not be

able to record or play back on the camcorder, due

to the protection features of the camcorder being

activated in such situations. In this case, an

indicator appears on the LCD screen (p.28).

When the camcorder is connected to a

computer

• Do not try to format the hard disk of the camcorder

using a computer. If you do so, your camcorder

may not operate correctly.

Note on using the camcorder at high

altitudes

• Do not turn on the camcorder in a low-pressure

area, where the altitude is more than 3,000 meters

(9,800 feet). Doing so may damage the hard disk

drive of your camcorder.

Note on disposal/transfer

• If you perform [ FORMAT]* or formatting the

hard disk of the camcorder, you may not delete

data from the hard disk completely. When you

transfer the camcorder, it is recommended that

you perform [ EMPTY]* to prevent the

recovery of 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.

About language setting

• 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 (p.9).

About this manual

• The LCD screens and indicators shown in this

manual were taken with a digital still camera, and

may look different from what you actually see.

• Design and specifications of recording media and

other accessories are subject to change without

notice.

• Unless otherwise specially indicated, illustrations

in this manual are based on DCR-SR300E.

• The screenshots are from Windows XP. The

scenes may vary depending on the operating

system of the computer.

* Refer to “Handycam Handbook” (PDF).

Notes on use

Table of Contents

Read this first ............................................................................................ 2

Notes on use............................................................................................. 3

Step 1: Checking supplied items............................................................... 5

Step 2: Charging the battery pack ............................................................ 7

Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time ................... 9

Changing the language setting ..................................................................... 9

Step 4: Preparing for recording............................................................... 10

Recording................................................................................................ 11

Playback ................................................................................................. 13

Parts and functions used for the camcorder ........................................... 15

Indicators displayed during recording/playback...................................... 18

Saving images ........................................................................................ 20

Deleting images ...................................................................................... 20

Playing the image on a TV...................................................................... 21

Performing with a computer....................................................................22

Performing various functions - “ HOME” and “ OPTION” .............. 24

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... 27

Warning indicators .................................................................................. 28

Precautions............................................................................................. 30

Specifications..........................................................................................31

Getting Started

Recording/Playback

Troubleshooting

Additional Information

Getting Started

Make sure that you have the following items

supplied with your camcorder.

The number in the parentheses indicates the

number of that item supplied.

AC Adaptor (1) (p.7)

Mains lead (1) (p.7)

Handycam Station (1) (p.7)

A/V connecting cable (1) (p.21)

USB cable (1) (p.23)

Wireless Remote Commander (1)

(except for DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E)

A button-type lithium battery is already installed.

Rechargeable battery pack

NP-FH40 (1) (p.7) (DCR-SR32E/SR33E/

SR42E/SR52E/SR62E/SR72E/SR82E)

NP-FH60 (1) (p.7) (DCR-SR190E/SR200E/

SR290E/SR300E)

21-pin adaptor (1)

For the models with the mark printed on their

bottom surfaces only.

CD-ROM “Handycam Application

Software” (1) (p.22)

– Picture Motion Browser (Software)

– Handycam Handbook (PDF)

“Operating Guide” (This manual) (1)

Step 1: Checking supplied items

Using the Remote Commander for the

first time

Remove the insulation sheet before using the

Remote Commander.

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.

• 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.

On the Remote Commander

(except for DCR-SR32E/SR33E/

SR42E)

WARNING

Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not

recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.

Insulation sheet

Tab

Getting Started

You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM”

battery pack (H series) after attaching

it to your camcorder.

• Your camcorder operates only with an

“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series).

1 Attach the battery pack by sliding

it in the direction of the arrow until

it clicks.

2 Turn the POWER switch in the

direction of the arrow 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.

4 Connect the mains lead to the AC

Adaptor and the wall socket.

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. Remove the camcorder from the

Handycam Station.

To remove the battery pack

Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and

remove the battery pack.

• When you remove the battery pack or the AC

Adaptor, make sure that the (Movie) lamp/

(Still) lamp (p.9) is turned off.

Step 2: Charging the battery pack

POWER

switch

CHG

lamp

DC IN jack

DC plug

AC Adaptor

Mains lead

To t h e

wall socket

Battery pack

BATT (battery)

release lever

To charge the battery pack using only

the AC Adaptor

Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then

connect the AC Adaptor directly to the DC

IN jack on the camcorder.

Charging time:

Approximate time (min.) required when you

fully charge a completely exhausted battery

pack.

Recording/Playback time:

Approximate time (min.) available when you

use a fully charged battery pack.

NP-FH40:

(Unit:min.)

NP-FH60: (Unit:min.)

When [REC MODE] is set to [SP].

When the LCD backlight turns on.

When the LCD backlight turns off.

Typical recording time shows the time when you

repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/

off and zooming.

On the battery pack

• Before changing the battery pack, turn the

POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn off the

(Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p.9).

• 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 or the Handycam

Station, even when the mains lead is disconnected

from the wall socket.

On the charging/recording/playback time

• Times measured when using the camcorder at

25°C (77°F) (10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F) is

recommended).

• The 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

• Use the nearby wall socket when using the AC

Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the

wall socket immediately if any malfunction

occurs while using your camcorder.

• 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.

• Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power

(mains) is still supplied to it while connected to

the wall socket via the AC Adaptor.

Available running time for the

supplied battery pack

DCR-SR32E/

SR33E/

SR42E

DCR-SR52E/

SR62E/

SR72E/SR82E

Charging time

125 125

Recording time*

Continuous

recording time

105

90*

100*

Typical

recording time

45*

50*

Playback time

120 110*

DC IN jack

Open the jack

cover

DC plug

POWER

switch

DCR-SR190E/

SR200E

DCR-SR290E/

SR300E

Charging time

135 135

Recording time*

Continuous

recording time

115*

125*

100*

105*

Typical

recording time

55*

60*

50*

Playback time*

165 160

Getting Started

1 While pressing the green button,

turn the POWER switch repeatedly

in the direction of the arrow until

the respective lamp lights up.

When you record or play back an image,

turn 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) lamp, the screen

aspect ratio is changed to 4:3 automatically.

2 Select the desired geographical

area with

v/V, then touch [NEXT].

3 Set [SUMMERTIME], [Y] (year), [M]

(month), [D] (day), hour and

minute.

The clock starts.

• The date and time does not appear during

recording, but they are automatically recorded on

the hard disc, and can be displayed during

playback.

To reset the date and time

Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t

[CLOCK/ LANG] t [CLOCK SET], and

set the date and time.

You can change the on-screen displays to

show messages in a specified language.

Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t

[CLOCK/ LANG] t [ LANGUAGE

SET], then select the desired language.

Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date

and time

When using the

camcorder for the

first time, the

[CLOCK SET]

screen appears on

the LCD screen.

Touch the button on the

LCD screen.

POWER switch

Changing the language setting

1 Adjust the LCD panel.

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the

camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best

angle to record or play (2).

2 Turn the POWER switch to turn on

your camcorder.

3 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to

select the desired screen aspect

ratio (except for DCR-SR32E/

SR33E/SR42E).

4 Fasten the grip belt and hold your

camcorder correctly.

Step 4: Preparing for recording

2 180 degrees (max.)

2 90 degrees

(max.)

1 90 degrees

to the

camcorder

16:9 (wide)

4:3

POWER

switch

* Except for DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E.

Recording/Playback

1 Slide the lens cover switch to open (DCR-SR32E/SR33E/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.

• (Movie): To record movies

• (Still): To record still images

3 Start recording.

Recording

Movies Still Images

Press START/STOP A (or B).

To stop recording, press START/STOP

again.

Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the

focus A (a beep sounds), then press

it fully B (a shutter click sounds).

When disappears, the image has been

recorded.

• Still images are recorded on the hard disk in the

default setting.

START/STOP B

Lens cover switch

(DCR-SR32E/SR33E/

SR42E/SR52E/SR62E/

SR72E/SR82E)

Flashing t Lights up

POWER switch

START/STOP A

[STBY] t [REC]

EASY button

PHOTO

• You can check the free hard disk space by

touching (HOME) t (MANAGE

HDD/MEMORY) t [ INFO].

• If the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing after

recording is finished, it means data is still being

written onto the hard disk or “Memory Stick

Duo.” Do not apply shock or vibration to your

camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC

Adaptor.

• You can capture up to 3 still images by pressing

PHOTO during movie recording (DCR-SR190E/

SR200E/SR290E/SR300E).

• The maximum continuous recordable time is

approximately 13 hours.

• When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie

file is created automatically.

• The maximum recordable time are followings

(with recording mode [SP]);

DCR-SR32E/SR42E/SR52E/SR62E:

approx. 10 hours and 50 minutes

DCR-SR72E/SR82E:

approx. 21 hours and 40 minutes

DCR-SR33E/SR190E/SR200E/SR290E/

SR300E:

approx. 14 hours and 30 minutes

To record still images on a “Memory

Stick Duo”

You can change the recording media of still

images to a “Memory Stick Duo.”

You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo”

marked with or

x Inserting/ejecting a “Memory Stick

Duo”

Open the LCD panel, then insert the

“Memory Stick Duo” into the Memory

Stick Duo slot in the right direction until

it clicks.

To eject a “Memory Stick Duo,” open the

LCD panel, lightly push the “Memory

Stick Duo” in once.

• When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, your

camcorder is reading/writing data. Do not shake

or knock your camcorder, turn the power off, eject

the “Memory Stick Duo,” or remove the battery

pack. Otherwise, image data may be damaged.

• If you insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the slot

in the wrong direction, the “Memory Stick Duo,”

the “Memory Stick Duo” slot, or image data may

be damaged.

• The numbers of recordable still images on the

“Memory Stick Duo” (1GB) are followings (with

the default setting of the image size as shown in

( ));

DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E: 5,900 ([VGA

(0.3M)])

DCR-SR52E/SR62E/SR72E/SR82E: 1,800

([1.0M])

DCR-SR190E/SR200E: 480 ([4.0M])

DCR-SR290E/SR300E: 315 ([6.1M])

• All numbers measured when using a “Memory

Stick Duo” made by Sony Corporation. The

number of recordable images varies depending on

the recording environment.

• The number of recordable images varies

depending on the image quality or the image size.

For details, see “Handycam Handbook” (PDF).

x To change the recording media of

still images

1 Touch (OPTION) t tab t

[STILL MEDIA].

2 Select the media in which you want to

save still images, then touch .

Your camcorder returns to recording

standby mode.

On Easy Handycam operation

By pressing the EASY button, nearly all

settings on the camcorder will be

automatically operated so that you can

perform recording or playing back operation

without detailed settings. During Easy

Handycam operation, appears on the

LCD screen. To cancel Easy Handycam

operation, press EASY again.

• You cannot use some buttons/functions during

Easy Handycam operation.

ACCESS lamp

(“Memory Stick Duo”)

Recording/Playback

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 some time to display

the thumbnails.)

3 Start playback.

Playback

Movies Still Images

Touch the tab, and the movie to

be played back.

Touch the , or tab, and the still

image to be played back.

1 Returns to the recording screen

2 Previous 6 images

3 Next 6 images

4 Returns to the recording screen

5 Displays movies

(VIEW IMAGES)

button B

(VIEW IMAGES) button A

6 Displays still images on the hard disk

7 Displays still images on a “Memory Stick Duo”

8 Searches for images by date

9 (OPTION)

POWER switch

Beginning of the

scene/previous

scene

Toggles Play

or Pause as you

touch

scene

Stop (go to the VISUAL

INDEX screen)

Reverse/Forward

Slide show button

Previous/

Go to the VISUAL

INDEX screen

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 it approximately 60 times faster.

• i appears with the image on each of the tab that

was lastly played back/recorded (B for the still

image) last time. When you touch a movie marked

with i, you can play it back from the point you

have stopped previously.

Recording/Playback

1 Power zoom lever

To use zoom, move the power zoom lever.

Move the power zoom lever slightly for a

slower zoom. Move it further for a faster

zoom.

2 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch*

To record in dark places, set the

NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON. (

appears.)

6 Built-in microphone

Records sound.

Sound picked up by the built-in microphone

is converted to 5.1ch surround sound and

recorded.*

Parts and functions used for the camcorder

Handycam

Station

DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E/

SR52E/SR62E/SR72E/SR82E

DCR-SR190E/SR200E/

SR290E/SR300E

DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E/SR52E/

SR62E/SR72E/SR82E

DCR-SR190E/SR200E/

SR290E/SR300E

Recording

7 Remote sensor*

Receive the signal from the Remote

Commander.

8 Flash*

Flashes when using the flash.

9 LCD screen

To record in mirror mode, open the LCD

screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then

rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (2).

q; Zoom buttons

Press for zooming in/out.

qa 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.

qs DISP/BATT INFO button

You can switch the screen display when you

press while the power is set to on.

When you press while the power is set to OFF

(CHG), you can check the remaining battery.

qd EASY button

See page 12.

qf (flash) button*

You can select the settings for the flash.

qg Shoulder belt hook

Attach the shoulder belt (optional).

qh NIGHTSHOT switch*

To record in dark places, set the

NIGHTSHOT switch to ON. ( appears.)

qk Tripod receptacle (Bottom surface)

Attach the tripod (optional: the length of the

screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)) to

the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw.

ql RESET button

To initialize the settings (Reset), press

RESET to initialize all the settings, including

settings for date and time.

1 Power zoom lever

q; Zoom buttons

You can magnify still images from about 1.1

to 5 times the original size (Playback zoom).

• When you touch the screen during playback

zoom, the point you touched will be displayed in

the center of the displayed frame.

qd EASY button

See page 12.

qj Speaker

Sound comes out from the speaker while

playing back.

3 A/V OUT jack

Connect with the A/V connecting cable.

4 REMOTE jack*

Connect other optional accessories.

5 Active Interface Shoe *

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.

w; DC IN jack

wa Interface connector

Playback

Connecting to other devices

Recording/Playback

ws DISC BURN button

Create a DVD by connecting the camcorder

to a computer. For details, see “Handycam

Handbook” (PDF).

wd (USB) jack*

Connect with the USB cable.

DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E/SR52E/SR62E/

SR72E/SR82E

DCR-SR190E/SR200E/SR290E/SR300E

Except for DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E

For DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E, the position of

the buttons differ from the illustration.

For DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR52E/SR72E/

SR190E/SR290E: output only.

Indicators displayed during recording/playback

Recording movies Recording still images

Viewing movies Viewing still images

1 Recording mode (HQ / SP / LP)

2 HOME button

3 Remaining battery (approx.)

4 Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or

[REC] (recording))

5 Counter (hour/minute/second)

6 OPTION button

7 Dual Rec (DCR-SR190E/SR200E/

SR290E/SR300E)

8 VIEW IMAGES button

9 5.1ch surround recording (DCR-

SR190E/SR200E/SR290E/SR300E)

q; Quality ([FINE] / [STD])

qa Image size

qs Appears while a still image is being

saved.

qd Recording folder

Displays only during the recording media

of still images is a “Memory Stick Duo.”

qf Return button

qg Playback mode

qh Current movie number/Number of total

movies

qj Previous/Next button

qk Video operation buttons

ql Data file name

w; Current still image number/Number of

recorded still images

wa Slide show button

ws Previous/Next button

wd Data file name

wf VISUAL INDEX button

Recording/Playback

Following indicators appear during

recording/playback to indicate the settings of

your camcorder.

Upper left

Upper right

Center

Bottom

DCR-SR190E/SR200E/SR290E/SR300E

DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E

DCR-SR52E/SR62E/SR72E/SR82E/SR190E/

SR200E/SR290E/SR300E

DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E/SR52E/SR62E/

SR72E/SR82E

• The recording date and time is recorded

automatically on the hard disk and “Memory

Stick Duo.” They are not displayed while

recording. However, you can check them as

[DATA CODE] during playback.

Indicators when you made

changes

Indicator Meaning

5.1ch surround recording/

playback*

Self-timer recording

Flash

MICREF LEVEL low

WIDE SELECT*

Indicator Meaning

FADER

LCD backlight off

Drop sensor off

Drop sensor activated

Indicator Meaning

Slide show set

NightShot plus*

NightShot*

Super NightShot plus*

Super NightShot*

Color Slow Shutter

Upper left Upper right

Bottom Center

PictBridge connecting

Warning

Indicator Meaning

Picture effect

Digital effect

9 Manual focus

SCENE SELECTION

. Backlight

n White balance

SteadyShot off

EXPOSURE/

SPOT METER

TELE MACRO

ZEBRA*

Indicator Meaning

Recorded images are stored on the internal

hard disk of your camcorder. Due to the

limited capacity of the internal hard disk,

make sure that you save the image data to

some type of external media such as a

DVD-R or a computer.

You can save the images recorded on the

camcorder as described below.

By using the software on the supplied

CD-ROM, you can save images on a DVD or

the hard disk of a computer. For details, see

“Handycam Handbook” (PDF).

Creating a DVD with One Touch

(One Touch Disc Burn)

You can save images recorded on the

camcorder directly to a DVD with ease.

Saving images on a computer

You can save images recorded on the

camcorder on the hard disk of a computer.

Creating a DVD with selected images

You can save images imported to your

computer on a DVD. You can also edit those

images.

You can dub images to VCR or DVD/HDD

devices. For details, see “Handycam

Handbook” (PDF).

1 On the (HOME MENU), touch

(OTHERS) t [DELETE].

2 Touch [ DELETE].

3 Touch [ DELETE] (movies) or

[ DELETE] (still images),

according to the type of image you

want to delete, then touch the

image to be deleted.

The selected image is marked with .

4 Touch t [YES] t .

To delete all movies or still images at

one time

In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL] or [

DELETE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t .

To delete the still images in the

“Memory Stick Duo”

1 In step 2, touch [ DELETE].

2 Touch [ DELETE], then touch the still

image to be deleted.

The selected still image is marked with

3 Touch t [YES] t .

• To delete all still images on the “Memory Stick

Duo,” in step 2, touch [ DELETE ALL] t

[YES] t [YES] t .

Saving images

Saving images using a computer

Saving images by connecting

your camcorder to other devices

Deleting images

Deleting the images on the hard

disk

Recording/Playback

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).

• You can dub the images recorded on the

camcorder to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders. For

details, see “Handycam Handbook” (PDF).

Playing the image on a

: Signal flow

A/V OUT jack

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

(Yellow)

(White)

(Red)

VCR or TVs

(Yellow)

In the supplied CD-ROM, “Handycam

Handbook” (PDF) and “Picture Motion

Browser” (Software) are contained.

On the advanced use of your camcorder or

how to use connecting to your computer, see

“Handycam Handbook” (PDF).

By using “Picture Motion Browser,” you can

enjoy the following operations:

– Creating a DVD with One Touch

– Importing images to a computer

– Editing the imported images

– Creating a DVD

Install the above on a computer by following

the steps below.

To view “Handycam Handbook,” you need

to install Adobe Reader on your computer.

x For Windows user

1 Turn on the computer.

2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the disc

drive of your computer.

The select screen for installation appears.

3 Click [Handycam Handbook].

The installation screen for “Handycam

Handbook” appears.

4 Select desired language and select the

model name of your Handycam, then

click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)].

Installation starts. When the installation

is completed, the short-cut icon of

“Handycam Handbook” appears on the

desktop of your computer.

• The model name of your Handycam is printed

on its bottom surface.

5 Click [Exit] t [Exit], then remove the CD-

ROM from the disc drive of your computer.

x For Macintosh user

1 Turn on the computer.

2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the disc

drive of your computer.

3 Open the [Handbook] folder in the CD-

ROM, double-click the [GB] 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.

• The supplied software is not compatible with

Macintosh.

x System requirements

When using the supplied software, you need

the following system requirements below.

OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional,

Windows XP Home Edition, Windows

XP Professional, or Windows XP Media

Center Edition

Standard installation is required.

Operation is not assured if the above OS

has been upgraded or in a multi-boot

environment.

CPU: Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or faster

Application: DirectX 9.0c or later (This

product is based on DirectX technology.

It is necessary to have DirectX installed.)

Sound system: Direct Sound compatible

sound card

Memory: 256 MB or more

Performing with a computer

Viewing

“Handycam Handbook” (PDF)

Installing the supplied software

Recording/Playback

Hard disk: Available free hard disk space

for installation required: Approximately

600 MB (for creating a DVD, 5 GB or

more may be required)

Display: DirectX 7 or later-compatible

video card, Minimum 1024 × 768 dots,

High Color (16 bit color)

Others: USB port (this must be provided

as standard), Disc drive that can burn

DVDs (CD-ROM drive required for

software installation)

• Even in a computer environment where the

operations are guaranteed, frames may be

dropped from movies, resulting in uneven

playback. However, imported images and images

on a DVD created subsequently will not be

affected.

• Operations are not guaranteed, even on computers

fulfilling the above system requirements.

• Picture Motion Browser does not support 5.1ch

surround sound reproduction. The sound is

reproduced in 2ch sound.

• If you use a Notebook computer, connect it to the

AC Adaptor as the power source. Otherwise, the

software will not work properly due to the power

saving function of the computer.

x Installing software

You need to install the software to your

Windows computer before connecting

your camcorder to the computer. The

installation is required only for the first time.

Provide the camcorder and the Handycam

Station, and a USB cable beforehand.

Contents to be installed and procedures may

differ depending on your OS.

1 Confirm that your camcorder is not

connected to the computer.

2 Turn on the computer.

• Log on as Administrators for installation.

• Close all applications running on the

computer before installing the software.

3 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc

drive of your computer.

The installation screen appears.

If the screen does not appear

1Click [Start], then click [My Computer].

(For Windows 2000, double-click [My

Computer].)

2Double-click [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)] (CD-

ROM) (disc drive).*

* Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary

depending on the computer.

4 Click [Install].

5 Select the language for the application to

be installed, then click [Next].

6 Check your area and country/region, then

click [Next].

• The software is set up for your selected

country/region.

7 Read [License Agreement], select [I

accept the terms of the license agreement]

when you agree, then click [Next].

8 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam

Station, then turn the POWER switch to

turn on.

9 Connect the Handycam Station to your

computer using the supplied USB cable,

then click [Next] on the connection

confirmation screen.

Even if a screen prompting you to restart

your computer appears, you do not need to

restart it at this time. Restart your computer

after completing the installation.

q; Follow the on-screen instructions to

install the software.

Depending on the computer, you may

need to install third party software

(shown below). If the installation screen

appears, follow the instructions to install

the required software.

– Windows Media Format 9 Series Runtime

(Windows 2000 only)

Software required to create a DVD

– Microsoft DirectX 9.0c

Software required to handle movies

Restart the computer if required to

complete the installation.

The short-cut icons, such as [ ] (Picture

Motion Browser), appear on the desktop.

qa Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive

of your computer.

• For disconnecting the USB cable, see

“Handycam Handbook” (PDF).

After you install the software,

a shortcut icon for the

customers registration website

is created on the desktop.

• Once you register on the website, you can get

secure and useful customer support.

http://www.sony.net/registration/di/

• For the information about Picture Motion

Browser, visit the following URL:

http://www.sony.net/support-disoft/

You can change the recording functions and

the operating settings for your convenience.

For details, see “Handycam Handbook”

(PDF).

1 Turn on your camcorder, then

press (HOME) A (or B).

2 Touch the desired setup item.

3 Follow the guide on the screen for

further operation.

• If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to

change the page.

• To hide the HOME MENU screen, touch .

• You cannot select or activate simultaneously the

grayed items in the current recording/playback

situation.

To see the explanation of the function

of each item on the HOME MENU (HELP)

1 Press (HOME).

Performing various

functions - “ HOME”

and “ OPTION”

Using the HOME MENU

(HOME) B

(HOME) A (OPTION)

Recording/Playback

2 Touch (HELP).

The bottom of the (HELP) button turns

orange.

3 Touch the item you want to know the content.

When you touch an item, its explanation

appears on the screen.

To apply the option, touch [YES].

The OPTION MENU appears just like the

pop-up window that appears when you right-

click the mouse on a computer. Various

functions are displayed in the context of the

operation. For details, see “Handycam

Handbook” (PDF).

1 While using your camcorder, touch

(OPTION) on the screen.

2 Touch the desired item.

3 Change the setting, then touch

• When the item you want is not on the screen, touch

another tab. If you cannot find the item anywhere,

the function does not work under the situation.

• The tabs and items that appear on the screen

depend on the recording/playback status of your

camcorder at the time.

• Some items appear without a tab.

• The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy

Handycam operation (p.12).

Using the OPTION MENU

Items of the HOME MENU

(CAMERA) category

MOVIE

PHOTO

SMTH SLW REC*

(VIEW IMAGES) category

VISUAL INDEX

PLAYLIST

(OTHERS) category

DELETE

[ DELETE], [ DELETE]

EDIT

[ DELETE], [ DELETE],

[DIVIDE], [COPY]

PLAYLIST EDIT

[ ERASE], [ ERASE ALL], [

MOVE], [ ADD], [ ADD by

date]

[ PRINT], [ PRINT]

COMPUTER

[ COMPUTER], [

COMPUTER], [DISC BURN]

(MANAGE HDD/MEMORY)

category

FORMAT

INFO

DCR-SR190E/SR200E/SR290E/SR300E

DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E

DCR-SR52E/SR62E/SR72E/SR82E/SR190E/

SR200E/SR290E/SR300E

You can set the item during Easy Handycam

operation (p.12).

DCR-SR290E/SR300E

[SOUND SETTINGS] (during Easy Handycam

operation (p.12))

Items you can set only on the OPTION

MENU will be described below.

DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E/SR52E/SR62E/

SR72E/SR82E

DCR-SR190E/SR200E/SR290E/SR300E

DCR-SR52E/SR62E/SR72E/SR82E

(SETTINGS) category

MOVIE SETTINGS

[REC MODE], [NIGHTSHOT

LIGHT], [WIDE SELECT]*

[DIGITAL ZOOM],

[STEADYSHOT], [AUTO SLW

SHUTTR], [GUIDEFRAME]*

[ZEBRA]*

, [ REMAINING],

[FLASH LEVEL]*

, [REDEYE

REDUC]*

PHOTO SETTINGS

[ IMAGE SIZE]*

, [

QUALITY], [FILE NO.],

[NIGHTSHOT LIGHT],

[STEADYSHOT]*

[GUIDEFRAME]*

, [ZEBRA]*

[FLASH LEVEL]*

, [REDEYE

REDUC]*

, [STILL MEDIA]*

VIEW IMAGES SET

[DATA CODE], [ DISPLAY]

SOUND/DISP SET*

[VOLUME]*

, [BEEP]*

, [LCD

BRIGHT], [LCD BL LEVEL], [LCD

COLOR]

OUTPUT SETTINGS

[TV TYPE], [DISP OUTPUT]

CLOCK/ LANG

[CLOCK SET]*

, [AREA SET],

[SUMMERTIME], [ LANGUAGE

SET]*

GENERAL SET

[DEMO MODE], [CALIBRATION],

[A.SHUT OFF], [REMOTE CTRL]*

[DROP SENSOR]

Items of the OPTION MENU

tab

[FOCUS], [SPOT FOCUS], [TELE

MACRO], [EXPOSURE], [SPOT

METER], [SCENE SELECTION],

[WHITE BAL.], [COLOR SLOW SHTR],

[S. NIGHTSHOT PLS]*

, [SUPER

NIGHTSHOT]*

tab

[FADER], [D.EFFECT], [PICT.EFFECT]

tab

[MICREF LEVEL], [SELF-TIMER],

[FLASH MODE]*

, [TIMING]*

[RECORD SOUND]*

– (A tab depends on the situation)

[SLIDE SHOW], [SLIDE SHOW SET]

– (No tab)

[COPIES], [DATE/TIME], [SIZE]

Troubleshooting

If you run into any problems using your

camcorder, use the following table to

troubleshoot the problem. If the problem

persists, disconnect the power source and

contact your Sony dealer.

Notes 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 the data on the internal hard disk

(see “Handycam Handbook” (PDF)) on other

media (backup) before sending your camcorder

for repair. We will not compensate you for any

loss of hard disk data.

• During repair, we may check a minimum amount

of data stored on the hard disk in order to

investigate the problem. However, your Sony

dealer will neither copy nor retain your data.

The power does not turn on.

• Attach a charged battery pack to the

camcorder (p.7).

• Connect the plug of the AC Adaptor to

the wall socket (p.7).

• Set the camcorder onto the Handycam

Station securely (p.7).

The camcorder does not operate even

when the power is set to on.

• It takes a few seconds for your camcorder

to be ready to shoot after the power is

turned on. This is not a malfunction.

• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the

wall socket or remove the battery pack,

then reconnect it after about 1 minute. If

the functions still do not work, press the

RESET button (p.16) using a sharp-

pointed object. (If you press the RESET

button, all settings, including the clock

setting, are reset.)

• 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.

Buttons do not work.

• During Easy Handycam operation,

available buttons/functions are limited.

Cancel Easy Handycam operation. For

details on Easy Handycam operation,

refer to “Handycam Handbook” (PDF).

Your camcorder gets warm.

• This is because the power has been

turned on for a long time. This is not a

malfunction.

The power abruptly turns off.

• When approximately 5 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.

• Charge the battery pack (p.7).

Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO

does not record images.

• The playback screen is displayed. Set

your camcorder to recording standby

(p.11).

• Your camcorder is recording the image

you have just shot on the hard disk. You

cannot make new recording during this

period.

• The hard disk of the camcorder is full.

Delete unnecessary images (p.20).

• Total number of movies or still images

exceeds the recordable capacity of your

camcorder. Delete unnecessary images

(p.20).

The recording stops.

• The temperature of your camcorder is

extremely high/low. Turn off your

camcorder and leave it for a while in a

cool/warm place.

Troubleshooting

Menu items are grayed out.

• There are some functions you cannot

activate simultaneously. For details, see

“Handycam Handbook” (PDF).

Lights appear on the screen even if

the lens cover is closed (DCR-SR32E/

SR33E/SR42E/SR52E/SR62E/SR72E/

SR82E).

• When you turn on your camcorder while

the lens cover is closed, lights through

gaps of the lens cover may appear on the

screen. This is not a malfunction.

If indicators appear on the LCD screen, check

the following.

Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If

the problem persists even after you have tried

a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer

or local authorized Sony service facility.

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.7).

• Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor

to the DC IN jack of the Handycam

Station or your camcorder securely (p.7).

C:13:ss / C:32:ss

• Remove the power source. Reconnect it

and operate your camcorder again.

• Turn on your camcorder again.

E:20:ss / E:31: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.”

101-0001 (Warning indicator

pertaining to files)

Slow flashing

• The file is damaged.

• The file is unreadable.

Warning indicators

Self-diagnosis display/Warning

indicators

C:04:00

Troubleshooting

(Warning on the hard disk of the

camcorder)*

Fast flashing

• An error may have occurred with the hard

disk drive in your camcorder.

(Warning on the hard disk of the

camcorder)*

Fast flashing

• The hard disk of the camcorder is fully

recorded.

• An error may have occurred with the hard

disk drive in your camcorder.

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

approximately 20 minutes remaining.

(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.

Fast flashing*

• The temperature of your camcorder is

extremely high. Turn off your camcorder

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.

(Warning indicator pertaining to

“Memory Stick Duo”)

• No “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted

(p.12).

(Warning indicators pertaining to

“Memory Stick Duo” formatting)*

• The “Memory Stick Duo” is damaged.

• The “Memory Stick Duo” is not

formatted correctly.

(Warning indicator pertaining to

incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”)*

• An incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”

is inserted.

- (Warning indicator pertaining

to the write-protect of the “Memory

Stick Duo”)*

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory

Stick Duo” is set to lock.

• Access to the “Memory Stick Duo” was

restricted on another device.

(Warning indicator pertaining to the

flash)

Fast flashing

• There is something wrong with the flash.

(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.

On use and care

• Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories

in the following locations:

– Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid. 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.

– Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical

vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.

– Near strong radio waves or radiation. The

camcorder may not be able to record properly.

– Near AM receivers and video equipment. 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.

– 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 6.8 V/7.2 V

(battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).

• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories

recommended in these operating instructions.

• Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example,

from rain or sea water. If your camcorder gets wet,

it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction

cannot be repaired.

• 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.

• Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying,

physical shock, or impact such as hammering,

dropping or stepping on the product. Be

particularly careful of the lens.

• 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.

• When disconnecting the mains lead, pull it by the

plug and not the cord.

• Do not damage the mains lead such as by placing

anything heavy on it.

• Keep metal contacts clean.

• Keep the Remote Commander and button-type

battery out of children’s reach. If the battery is

accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor

immediately (DCR-SR52E/SR62E/SR72E/

SR82E/SR190E/SR200E/SR290E/SR300E).

• If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:

– consult your local authorized Sony service

facility.

– wash off any liquid that may have contacted

your skin.

– if any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with plenty

of water and consult a doctor.

x When not using your camcorder for a long

time

• Periodically turn it on and let it run such as by

playing back or recording images for about 3

minutes.

• Use up the battery pack completely before storing

it.

LCD screen

• Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD

screen, as it may cause damage.

• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a

residual image may appear on the LCD screen.

This is not a malfunction.

• While using your camcorder, the back of the LCD

screen may heat up. This is not a malfunction.

x To clean the LCD screen

If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen

dirty, it is recommended you use a soft cloth

to clean it. 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.

On handling the casing

• If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body

with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and

then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.

• Avoid the following to avoid damage to the finish:

– Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,

alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide

and sunscreen.

– Handling the camcorder with above substances

on your hands.

– Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or

vinyl objects for a long period of time.

Precautions

Additional Information

About care and storage of the lens

• Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth

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.

• Store in a well-ventilated location subject 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.

On charging 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

switch is set to OFF (CHG). The pre-installed

rechargeable battery is always charged while

your camcorder is connected to the wall

socket via the AC Adaptor or while the

battery pack is attached. The rechargeable

battery will be fully discharged in about 3

months if you do not use your camcorder

at all. Use your camcorder after charging the

pre-installed rechargeable battery.

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.

x Procedures

Connect your camcorder to a wall socket

using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it

with the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG)

for more than 24 hours.

System

Video compression format

MPEG2/JPEG (Still images)

Audio compression format

DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E/SR52E/

SR62E/SR72E/SR82E

Dolby Digital 2ch

Dolby Digital Stereo Creator

DCR-SR190E/SR200E/SR290E/SR300E

Dolby Digital 2/5.1ch

Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator

Video signal

PAL color, CCIR standards

Hard Disk

DCR-SR32E/SR42E/SR52E/SR62E

30 GB

DCR-SR72E/SR82E

60 GB

DCR-SR33E/SR190E/SR200E/SR290E/

SR300E

40 GB

When measuring media capacity, 1GB equals

1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for

data management.

Recording format

Movie

MPEG2-PS

Still image

Exif

Ver.2 .2

Recording time

DCR-SR32E/SR42E/SR52E/SR62E

HQ:Approx. 440 min

SP: Approx. 650 min

LP: Approx. 1 250 min

DCR-SR72E/SR82E

HQ:Approx. 880 min

SP: Approx. 1 300 min

LP: Approx. 2 510 min

DCR-SR33E/SR190E/SR200E/SR290E/

SR300E

HQ:Approx. 570 min

SP: Approx. 870 min

LP: Approx. 1 680 min

Recordable images/cuts

Movie: 9 999

Still image: 9 999

Image device

DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E

3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled

Device)

Gross:

Approx. 800 000 pixels

Specifications

Effective (Movie):

Approx. 400 000 pixels

Effective (Still):

Approx. 400 000 pixels

DCR-SR52E/SR62E/SR72E/SR82E

3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled

Device)

Gross:

Approx. 1 070 000 pixels

Effective (Movie, 16:9)

Approx. 670 000 pixels

Effective (Movie, 4:3)

Approx. 690 000 pixels

Effective (Still, 4:3)

Approx. 1 000 000 pixels

Effective (Still, 16:9)

Approx. 750 000 pixels

DCR-SR190E/SR200E

5.9 mm (1/3 type) CMOS sensor

Recording pixels (still image, 4:3):

Max. 4.0 mega (2 304 × 1 728) pixels

Gross:

Approx. 2 100 000 pixels

Effective (Movie, 16:9)

Approx. 1 430 000 pixels

Effective (Movie, 4:3)

Approx. 1 080 000 pixels

Effective (Still, 4:3)

Approx. 1 990 000 pixels

Effective (Still, 16:9)

Approx. 1 490 000 pixels

DCR-SR290E/SR300E

6.3 mm (1/2.9 type) CMOS sensor

Recording pixels (still image, 4:3):

Max. 6.1 mega (2 848 × 2 136) pixels

Gross:

Approx. 3 200 000 pixels

Effective (Movie, 16:9)

Approx. 2 280 000 pixels

Effective (Movie, 4:3)

Approx. 1 710 000 pixels

Effective (Still, 4:3)

Approx. 3 040 000 pixels

Effective (Still, 16:9)

Approx. 2 280 000 pixels

Lens

DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E

Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar

Optical:40 ×, Digital:80 ×, 2 000 ×

Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in.)

DCR-SR52E/SR62E/SR72E/SR82E

Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar

Optical:25 ×, Digital:50 ×, 2 000 ×

Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in.)

DCR-SR190E/SR200E

Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T

Optical:10 ×, Digital:20 ×, 80 ×

Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.)

DCR-SR290E/SR300E

Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T

Optical:10 ×, Digital:20 ×

Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.)

Focal length

DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E

F=1.8 - 4.1

f=1.9 - 76.0 mm (3/32 - 3 in.)

When converted to a 35 mm still camera

For movies:

36 - 1 440 mm (1 7/16 - 56 3/4 in.)

For still images:

36 - 1 440 mm (1 7/16 - 56 3/4 in.)

DCR-SR52E/SR62E/SR72E/SR82E

F=1.8 - 3.2

f=2.5 - 62.5 mm (1/8 - 2 1/2 in.)

When converted to a 35 mm still camera

For movies:

41 - 1 189 mm (1 5/8 - 46 7/8 in.) (16:9)

43 - 1 075 mm (1 3/4 - 42 3/8 in.) (4:3)

For still images:

36 - 900 mm (1 7/16 - 35 1/2 in.) (4:3)

39 - 975 mm (1 9/16 - 38 1/2 in.) (16:9)

DCR-SR190E/SR200E

F=1.8 - 2.9

f=5.1 - 51 mm (7/32 - 2 1/8 in.)

When converted to a 35 mm still camera

For movies

41.3 - 485 mm (1 11/16 - 19 1/8 in.) (16:9)

50.5 - 594 mm (2 - 23 1/2 in.) (4:3)

For still images:

37 - 370 mm (1 1/2 - 14 5/8 in.) (4:3)

40.4 - 404 mm (1 5/8 - 16 in.) (16:9)

DCR-SR290E/SR300E

F=1.8 - 2.9

f=5.4 - 54 mm (7/32 - 2 1/8 in.)

When converted to a 35 mm still camera

For movies:

40 - 400 mm (1 5/8 - 15 3/4 in.) (16:9)

49 - 490 mm (1 15/16 - 19 3/8 in.) (4:3)

For still images:

37 - 370 mm (1 1/2 - 14 5/8 in.) (4:3)

40 - 400 mm (1 5/8 - 15 3/4 in.) (16:9)

Color temperature

[AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR] (3 200 K),

[OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)

Minimum illumination

DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E

3 lx (lux) (when [AUTO SLW SHUTTR] is set

to [ON], Shutter speed 1/25 second)

0 lx (lux) (during NightShot plus function)

DCR-SR52E/SR62E/SR72E/SR82E

4 lx (lux) (when [AUTO SLW SHUTTR] is set

to [ON], Shutter speed 1/25 second)

Additional Information

0 lx (lux) (during NightShot plus function)

DCR-SR190E/SR200E/SR290E/SR300E

1.5 lx (lux) (when [AUTO SLW SHUTTR] is

set to [ON], Shutter speed 1/25 second)

0 lx (lux) (during NightShot function)

“Exif” is a file format for still images, established

by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information

Technology Industries Association). Files in this

format can have additional information such as

your camcorder’s setting information at the time

of recording.

The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid

CMOS Sensor and image processing system

(new Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows still

image resolution equivalent to the sizes

described.

In 16:9 mode, the focal length figures are actual

figures resulting from wide angle pixel readout.

• Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories.

Input/Output connectors

Audio/Video output

10-pin connector

Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)

Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)

Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)

Audio signal: 327 mV (at load impedance

47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output impedance less than

2.2 kΩ (kilohms)

REMOTE jack (except for DCR-SR32E/SR33E/

SR42E)

Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 mm)

LCD screen

Picture

DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E

6.2 cm (2.5 type)

DCR-SR52E/SR62E/SR72E/SR82E/

SR190E/SR200E/SR290E/SR300E

6.9 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9)

Total number of pixels

DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E/SR52E/

SR62E/SR72E/SR82E

123 200 (560 × 220)

DCR-SR190E/SR200E/SR290E/SR300E

211 200 (960 × 220)

General

Power requirements

6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack)

8.4 V (AC Adaptor)

Average power consumption

During camera recording with normal

brightness.

DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E

2.6 W

DCR-SR52E/SR62E/SR72E/SR82E

3.0 W

DCR-SR190E/SR200E

3.6 W

DCR-SR290E/SR300E

4.2 W

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.)

DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E/SR52E/

SR62E/SR72E/SR82E

73 × 72 × 109 mm (2 7/8 × 2 7/8 × 4 3/8 in.)

(w×h×d) including the projecting parts

73 × 72 × 115 mm (2 7/8 × 2 7/8 × 4 5/8 in.)

(w×h×d) including the projecting parts with

supplied battery pack NP-FH40 attached

DCR-SR190E/SR200E/SR290E/SR300E

76 × 78 × 128 mm (3 × 3 1/8 × 5 1/8 in.)

(w×h×d) including the projecting parts

76 × 78 × 149 mm (3 × 3 1/8 × 5 7/8 in.)

(w×h×d) including the projecting parts with

supplied battery pack NP-FH60 attached

Mass (Approx.)

DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E

335 g (11 oz) main unit only

380 g (13 oz) including the NP-FH40

rechargeable battery pack

DCR-SR52E/SR62E

350 g (12 oz) main unit only

395 g (14 oz) including the NP-FH40

rechargeable battery pack

DCR-SR72E/SR82E

360 g (12 oz) main unit only

405 g (14 oz) including the NP-FH40

rechargeable battery pack

DCR-SR190E/SR200E

455 g (1 lb) main unit only

535 g (1 lb 2 oz) including the NP-FH60

rechargeable battery pack

DCR-SR290E/SR300E

480 g (1 lb 1 oz) main unit only

560 g (1 lb 3 oz) including the NP-FH60

rechargeable battery pack

Supplied accessories

See page 5.

Handycam Station DCRA-C171

Input/Output connectors

Audio/Video output

10 pin connector

Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)

Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)

Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)

Audio signal: 327 mV (at load impedance

47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output impedance less than

2.2 kΩ (kilohms)

USB jack

mini-B

(DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR52E/SR72E/

SR190E/SR290E: output only)

AC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B

Power requirements

AC 100 V - 240 V, 50/60 Hz

Current consumption

0.35 - 0.18 A

Power consumption

18 W

Output voltage

DC 8.4 V*

Operating temperature

0°C to + 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Storage temperature

-20°C to + 60°C (-4°F to + 140°F)

Dimensions (Approx.)

48 × 29 × 81 mm (1 15/16 × 1 3/16 × 3 1/4

in.)(w×h×d) excluding the projecting parts

Mass (Approx.)

170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the mains lead

* See at the label of AC Adaptor for other

specifications.

Rechargeable battery pack

NP-FH40 (DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E/

SR52E/SR62E/SR72E/SR82E)

Maximum output voltage

DC 8.4 V

Output voltage

DC 7.2 V

Capacity

4.9 wh (680 mAh)

Dimensions (Approx.)

31.8 × 18.5 × 45.0 mm

(1 5/16 × 3/4 × 1 13/16 in.)(w×h×d)

Mass (Approx.)

45 g (1.6 oz)

Operating temperature

0°C to + 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Type

Li-ion

NP-FH60 (DCR-SR190E/SR200E/

SR290E/SR300E)

Maximum output voltage

DC 8.4 V

Output voltage

DC 7.2 V

Capacity

7.2 wh (1 000 mAh)

Dimensions (Approx.)

31.8 × 33.3 × 45.0 mm

(1 5/16 × 1 5/16 × 1 13/16 in.)(w×h×d)

Mass (Approx.)

80 g (2.9 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.

Additional Information

On trademarks

• “Handycam” and

are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• “Memory Stick,” “ ,” “Memory Stick

Duo,” “ ,” “Memory Stick

PRO Duo,” “ ,”

“MagicGate,” “ ,”

“MagicGate Memory Stick” and “MagicGate

Memory Stick Duo” are trademarks of Sony

Corporation.

• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony

Corporation.

• DVD-R, DVD+R DL, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW

logo are trademarks.

• Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks

of Dolby Laboratories.

• Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator is a trademark of Dolby

Laboratories.

• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are

trademarks or registered trademarks of U.S.

Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other

countries.

• Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks

of Apple Computer, Inc. in the U.S. and other

countries.

• Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks or

registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its

subsidiaries in the United States and other

countries.

• Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are

either registered trademarks or trademarks of

Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States

and/or other countries.

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.

Printed in Japan

Printed on 70% or more recycled paper

using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-

free vegetable oil based ink.

Additional information on this product and

answers to frequently asked questions can be

found at our Customer Support Website.

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