Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting... 27 Warning indicators.... 28

Additional Information

Precautions... 30 Specifications... 31
Step 1: Checking supplied items
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)

A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
Wireless Remote Commander (1) (except for DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E)
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p.7) (DCR-SR32E/SR33E/ SR42E/SR52E/SR62E/SR72E/SR82E) Mains lead (1) (p.7) NP-FH60 (1) (p.7) (DCR-SR190E/SR200E/ SR290E/SR300E)
Handycam Station (1) (p.7) 21-pin adaptor (1)
For the models with the bottom surfaces only. mark printed on their
A/V connecting cable (1) (p.21)
CD-ROM Handycam Application Software (1) (p.22) Picture Motion Browser (Software) Handycam Handbook (PDF) Operating Guide (This manual) (1)

USB cable (1) (p.23)

On the Remote Commander (except for DCR-SR32E/SR33E/ SR42E)
Using the Remote Commander for the first time
Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander.

Insulation sheet

To change the battery of the Remote Commander
1 While pressing on the tab, inset your fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with the + side facing up. 3 Insert the battery case back into the Remote Commander until it clicks.
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
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.
Step 2: Charging the battery pack

POWER switch

Battery pack
CHG lamp DC IN jack DC plug AC Adaptor Mains lead To the wall socket
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).
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.

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).
To remove the battery pack
Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery pack.
BATT (battery) release lever
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.
When you remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor, make sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p.9) is turned off.
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.

NP-FH60:

(Unit:min.)
DCR-SR190E/ DCR-SR290E/ SR200E SR300E
Charging time Recording time*1 Continuous recording time Typical recording time*4 Playback time*2
POWER switch DC plug DC IN jack Open the jack cover
115*2 125*3 55*2 60*3 165
100*2 105*3 50*2 50*3 160
Available running time for the supplied battery pack
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. (Unit:min.) NP-FH40:
DCR-SR32E/ DCR-SR52E/ SR33E/ SR62E/ SR42E SR72E/SR82E
Charging time Recording time*1 Continuous recording time Typical recording time*4 Playback time
90*2 100*3 45*2 50*3 110*2
* When [REC MODE] is set to [SP]. *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. 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 25C (77F) (10C to 30C (50F to 86F) 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.

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 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).
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 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.
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.

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)

Playback

(VIEW IMAGES) button B POWER switch (VIEW IMAGES) button A 1 Returns to the recording screen 2 Previous 6 images 3 Next 6 images 4 Returns to the recording screen 5 Displays movies 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)
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.

Touch the tab, and the movie to be played back.
Beginning of the scene/previous scene Toggles Play or Pause as you Next scene touch
Touch the , or tab, and the still image to be played back.

Slide show button

Stop (go to the VISUAL INDEX screen)

Reverse/Forward

Go to the VISUAL INDEX screen

Previous/ Next

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.
Parts and functions used for the camcorder
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

Handycam Station

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*1
To record in dark places, set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON. ( appears.)

6 Built-in microphone

qh NIGHTSHOT switch*2

To record in dark places, set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON. ( appears.)
w; DC IN jack wa Interface connector

ws DISC BURN button

Create a DVD by connecting the camcorder to a computer. For details, see Handycam Handbook (PDF).

(USB) jack*5

Connect with the USB cable.
*1 DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E/SR52E/SR62E/ SR72E/SR82E *2 DCR-SR190E/SR200E/SR290E/SR300E *3 Except for DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E *4 For DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E, the position of the buttons differ from the illustration. *5 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 (DCRSR190E/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
Indicators when you made changes
Following indicators appear during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder.

Upper left Upper right

Indicator

Meaning

PictBridge connecting

Warning

Bottom

Indicator Meaning

Picture effect Digital effect Manual focus SCENE SELECTION

Center

Upper left
n 5.1ch surround recording/ playback*1 Self-timer recording Flash MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT*2 WIDE SELECT*3
Backlight White balance SteadyShot off EXPOSURE/ SPOT METER TELE MACRO ZEBRA*1

Upper right

FADER LCD backlight off Drop sensor off Drop sensor activated
*1 DCR-SR190E/SR200E/SR290E/SR300E *2 DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E *3 DCR-SR52E/SR62E/SR72E/SR82E/SR190E/ SR200E/SR290E/SR300E *4 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.

A/V OUT jack

S VIDEO

(Yellow) (White)

(Red) (Yellow)

: Signal flow VCR or TVs

You can dub the images recorded on the camcorder to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders. For details, see Handycam Handbook (PDF).
Performing with a computer
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
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 CDROM 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 CDROM, double-click the [GB] folder and then drag-and-drop the Handbook.pdf on the computer.
Install the above on a computer by following the steps below.
Viewing Handycam Handbook (PDF)
To view Handycam Handbook, you need to install Adobe Reader on your computer.
After having the software installed, doubleclick Handbook.pdf, you can view the handbook.

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.
Installing the supplied software
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.)
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
Sound system: Direct Sound compatible sound card Memory: 256 MB or more
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 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.
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:)] (CDROM) (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.

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.
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
Performing various functions - HOME and OPTION

(HOME) B

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.

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).
COMPUTER [ COMPUTER], [ COMPUTER], [DISC BURN]
(MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) category

FORMAT FORMAT INFO

(SETTINGS) category
MOVIE SETTINGS [REC MODE], [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], [WIDE SELECT]*2, [DIGITAL ZOOM], [STEADYSHOT], [AUTO SLW SHUTTR], [GUIDEFRAME]*1, REMAINING], [ZEBRA]*1, [ [FLASH LEVEL]*1, [REDEYE REDUC]*1 PHOTO SETTINGS [ IMAGE SIZE]*3*4, [ QUALITY], [FILE NO.], [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], [STEADYSHOT]*5, [GUIDEFRAME]*1, [ZEBRA]*1, [FLASH LEVEL]*3, [REDEYE REDUC]*3, [STILL MEDIA]*4 VIEW IMAGES SET [DATA CODE], [ SOUND/DISP SET*6 [VOLUME]*4, [BEEP]*4, [LCD BRIGHT], [LCD BL LEVEL], [LCD COLOR] OUTPUT SETTINGS [TV TYPE], [DISP OUTPUT] CLOCK/ LANG [CLOCK SET]*4, [AREA SET], [SUMMERTIME], [ LANGUAGE SET]*4 GENERAL SET [DEMO MODE], [CALIBRATION], [A.SHUT OFF], [REMOTE CTRL]*3, [DROP SENSOR]
*1 DCR-SR190E/SR200E/SR290E/SR300E *2 DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E *3 DCR-SR52E/SR62E/SR72E/SR82E/SR190E/ SR200E/SR290E/SR300E *4 You can set the item during Easy Handycam operation (p.12). *5 DCR-SR290E/SR300E *6 [SOUND SETTINGS] (during Easy Handycam operation (p.12))

Items of the OPTION MENU

Items you can set only on the OPTION MENU will be described below.
[FOCUS], [SPOT FOCUS], [TELE MACRO], [EXPOSURE], [SPOT METER], [SCENE SELECTION], [WHITE BAL.], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS]*1, [SUPER NIGHTSHOT]*2
[FADER], [D.EFFECT], [PICT.EFFECT]
[MICREF LEVEL], [SELF-TIMER], [FLASH MODE]*3, [TIMING]*2, [RECORD SOUND]*2 (A tab depends on the situation) [SLIDE SHOW], [SLIDE SHOW SET] (No tab) [COPIES], [DATE/TIME], [SIZE]
*1 DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E/SR52E/SR62E/ SR72E/SR82E *2 DCR-SR190E/SR200E/SR290E/SR300E *3 DCR-SR52E/SR62E/SR72E/SR82E

DISPLAY]

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.
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).
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.

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).
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).
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 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 sharppointed 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

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.

Warning indicators

Menu items are grayed out.
There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously. For details, see Handycam Handbook (PDF).
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators
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:04:00

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.
C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis display) C:04:ss

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).

Precautions

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 60C (140F), 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 childrens 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.

Specifications

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.

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 *1 Ver.2.2 Recording time DCR-SR32E/SR42E/SR52E/SR62E HQ: Approx. 440 min SP: Approx. 650 min LP: Approx. min DCR-SR72E/SR82E HQ: Approx. 880 min SP: Approx. min LP: Approx. min DCR-SR33E/SR190E/SR200E/SR290E/ SR300E HQ: Approx. 570 min SP: Approx. 870 min LP: Approx. min Recordable images/cuts Movie: Still image: Image device DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E 3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. pixels

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