CAUTION

Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result.
For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.
Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR60, DCR-SR80 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Owners Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DCR-SR Serial No. Model No. ACSerial No.
DCR-SR40, DCR-SR60 and DCR-SR80 are to be used with the Handycam Station Model DCRAC162 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L25A/L25B.
For customers in the U.S.A.
If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). The number below is for the FCC related matters only.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
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 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.
Step 2: Charging the battery pack

POWER switch

DC IN jack DC plug AC Adaptor

CHG lamp

Power cord To the wall outlet
You can charge the battery 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. Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station.
1 Slide the battery pack in the
direction of the arrow until it clicks.
2 Slide the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow to set it to OFF (CHG) (The default setting).
To remove the battery pack
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery pack.
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 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.
To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor
Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG), then connect the AC Adaptor directly to the DC IN jack on the camcorder.

POWER switch DC IN jack

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. On the charging/recording/playback time Times measured with the camcorder at 25C (77F). (10-30C (50-86F) is recommended.) Available recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures. The available recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder.

POWER switch in the direction of the arrow while pressing the green button in the center. 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.
(Movie): To record movies (Still): To record still images (PLAY/EDIT): To play back images on your camcorder, or to edit/delete them
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.
When resetting the date and time
You can set the desired date and time by touching t [SETUP] t TIME/LANGU. t [CLOCK SET] (p.24).
3 Select the desired geographical
area with / , then touch.
Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording

degrees (max.)

degrees to the camcorder degrees (max.)

16:9 (wide) 4:3

1 Open the LCD screen 90 degrees
to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2).
4 Fasten the grip belt and hold your

camcorder correctly.

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).

Recording

Lens cover
Opens in accordance with the setting of the POWER switch (DCR-SR60/SR80).

PHOTO Beep

Shutter click

P-MENU

Flashing b Lights up
START/STOP B START/STOP A

00:01:00

START/ STOP

[STBY] b [REC]

1 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.

2 Start recording.

Movies
Press START/STOP A (or B). To stop recording, press START/STOP again.

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.

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.

Playback

1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to light up the
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen.
Recording date Previous 6 images Next 6 images

(PLAY/EDIT) lamp.

Searching for the desired images by date

DEC 21 2006

12:34:01
The last recorded/played back movie is marked with i. Also, when you touch i, you can play back the movie from the point you have stopped previously.

(Movie) tab

(Still) tab

(Playlist) tab

2 Start playback.
Touch (Movie) tab and the movie to be played back.
Beginning of the scene/previous scene Toggles Play or Pause as you Next scene touch
Touch (Still) tab and the still image to be played back.

Slide show button

001-1000

101-0001

Stop (go to the VISUAL INDEX screen)

Reverse/Forward

Go to the VISUAL Previous/ Next INDEX screen
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 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. The ACCESS lamp either lights or flashes when image data is read from the hard disk drive of the camcorder.

To adjust the volume

Touch with / t [VOLUME], then adjust it.

, touch

If you cannot find [VOLUME] in [SETUP] (p.24).
Parts and functions used for the camcorder

Handycam Station

1 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch
To record in dark places, set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON. ( [NIGHTSHOT PLUS] appear.) and
7 Recording lamp (DCR-SR60/SR80)
The recording lamp lights up red during recording. The lamp flashes when the remaining capacity for the battery or the hard disk of the camcorder is running low.
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.

W:Wide Wider range of view T:Telephoto Close view

9 Zoom buttons

Press for zooming in/out.

q; 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).
5 Built-in stereo microphone

Records sound.

6 Remote sensor (DCR-SR60/SR80)
Receive the signal from the Remote Commander.

qs Shoulder belt hook

To attach the shoulder belt, attach the shoulder belt (optional) with your camcorder to the shoulder belt hook.

qa Speaker

Sound comes out from the speaker while playing back.
qh EASY button 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. Refer to the instructions on EASY button in Recording.
Connecting to other devices
qj qk ql. Open the jack cover. 3 Shoe cover (DCR-SR60/SR80)
Open when using Active Interface Shoe. Recording/Playback

qf RESET button

To initialize the settings (Reset), press RESET to initialize all the settings, including settings for date and time.

qg DISP/BATT INFO button

You can change the settings for the screen display settings or check the remaining battery power.
4 Active Interface Shoe (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.
2 Power zoom lever 9 Zoom buttons
You can magnify images from about 1.1 to 5 times the original size (Playback zoom). 1 Play back the image you want to magnify. 2 Magnify the image with T (Telephoto). A frame appears on the LCD screen. 3 Touch the portion you want to display in the center of the LCD screen. 4 Adjust the magnification with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto). To cancel, touch [END].
ql REMOTE jack (DCR-SR60/SR80)
Connect other optional accessories.

w; DVD BURN button

Create a DVD by connecting the camcorder to a computer.

wa Interface connector

Connect with the camcorder and the Handycam Station.

(USB) jack

Connect with the USB cable.
Indicators displayed during recording/playback

Recording movies

Recording still images

00:01:00 [60min]

1 Remaining battery (approx.) 2 Recording mode (HQ / SP / LP) 3 Recording status ([STBY] (standby) / [REC] (recording)) 4 Counter (hour: minute: second) 5 Remaining recordable time of movies 6 Review button 7 Personal Menu button
8 Image size (DCR-SR60/SR80) 9 Quality ([FINE] / [STD]) q; Number of recordable still images

Viewing movies

100/112 01:01:00

Viewing still images

102-0001
qa Playback mode qs Recording folders/files qd Video operation buttons qf Number of played back movies/Total number of recorded movies qg Previous/Next button
qh Recording folders/files qj VISUAL INDEX button qk Previous/Next button ql Number of played back still images /Total number of recorded still images w; Slide show button
Indicators on the LCD screen
When you can change the setup items, or during recording or playback, following indicators are displayed.

Upper left Upper center

Center

Indicator Meaning

Upper right
NightShot plus Super NightShot plus Color Slow Shutter PictBridge connecting

Warning

Bottom

Indicator

Meaning

Upper left

9 Self-timer recording Continuous photo recording /Bracket recording Flash light MICREF LEVEL low
Picture effect Digital effect Manual focus PROGRAM AE
Backlight White balance WIDE SELECT SteadyShot off Flexible spot meter / Exposure

Upper center

DATA CODE while recording

Repeat of Slide show

The recording date and time are recorded automatically. They are not displayed while recording. However, you can check them as [DATA CODE] during playback.
Fader LCD backlight off Drop sensor off Drop sensor

Deleting images

1 Select the
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).

A/V jack

(Movie) tab or the (Still) tab on the VISUAL INDEX screen.
2 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

(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. t [EDIT] t [DELETE 2 Touch DATE] t [YES].

Deleting the last scene

You can check the last recorded movie/still image. Also, you can delete the checked images. 1 Slide the POWER switch to light up the (Movie) or (Still) lamp, then touch. 2 Touch t [YES].

VCRs or TVs

: Signal flow
Performing with a computer
In the supplied CD-ROM, the following items are contained: ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder (Software) Software to help you view/edit/create DVD on a computer connected to the camcorder. Handycam Handbook (PDF) Handbook to introduce how to use the camcorder. Install the above on a computer by following the steps below.
The model name of your Handycam is printed on its bottom surface.
6 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) on the disc drive of your computer. 3 Open the [Handbook] folder in the CDROM, double-click the [US] folder and then drag-and-drop the Handbook.pdf on the computer.
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.
Installing the supplied software
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.
The system requirements for Macintosh are also shown on the website. Pixela home page: http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/sony/e/ Compliant Software: Capty MPEG Edit EX (Video editing software) Capty DVD/VCD 2 (DVD authoring software)

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.
9 Select a folder to save the software, then click [Next].

2Click [Next].

0 Select [NTSC], then click [Next].

3Click [Finish].

qa Click [Install] on the [Ready to Install the Program] screen.
qd Make sure [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.] is checked, then click [Finish].
The installation for ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder starts.
The computer turns off once, then starts up again automatically (Restart). When you complete the installation, the shortcut icons for [ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder] and [ImageMixer destination folder] appear on the desktop of your computer.
qs If the [Installing Microsoft DirectX ] screen is displayed, follow the steps below to install DirectX 9.0c. If not, skip to step qd.
1Read [License Agreement], then click [Next].
qf Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of your computer.
Performing various functions - Setup
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 added to Personal Menu. 1 Touch t[SETUP]. 2 Select the desired setup item. Touch / to select the item, then touch. (The process in step 3 is the same as that in step 2.) 3 Select the desired item.
You can also touch the item directly to select it.
x To use the short-cuts of Personal Menu
On Personal Menu, short-cuts for frequently used setup items are added.
For details, see Handycam Handbook (PDF).

1 Touch

EXPOSURE FADER FOCUS
SETUP SPOT FOCUS SPOT METER
2 Touch the desired setup item. If the desired setup item is not displayed on the screen, touch / until it is displayed. 3 Select the desired setting, then touch.
4 Customize the item. After finishing the settings, touch t (close) to hide the setup screen. If you decide not to change the settings, touch to return to the previous screen.
x To change the setup items during Easy Handycam operation
does not appear during Easy Handycam operation. Touch [SETUP], available setup items appear.

HDD SET

HDD FORMAT: HDD INFO: DROP SENSOR: EMPTY HDD: Initializes the hard disk drive. 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: VOLUME: MULTI-SOUND: MICREF LEVEL *1: LCD SET: TV TYPE *1: USB SPEED: DATA CODE: DISPLAY: REMAINING: Selects image quality of a movie. Adjusts the volume during a movie playback. Selects whether to play audio with dual sound or stereo sound. Selects the microphone level for recording sound. Sets various settings for the LCD screen. 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. REMOTE CTRL *1: 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. DISP OUTPUT: Selects whether to show a display such as a counter on the LCD screen or on a TV. SETUP ROTATE: Select whether to scroll up or down the setup items. A.SHUT OFF: Automatically turns off the camcorder when it is not operated. CALIBRATION: Adjusts the sensibility for the touch panel.

TIME/LANGU.

CLOCK SET: AREA SET: DST SET/ SUMMERTIME: LANGUAGE:
Select date and time. Adjust a time difference without stopping the clock abroad. Selects whether to set summer time. Selects the language to be used on the LCD screen.
* 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.

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.

Warning indicators

Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators
If indicators appear on the LCD screen, check the following. You can solve some of the symptoms by yourself. If your problem persists even after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

C:04:00

100-0001 (Warning indicator pertaining to files) Slow flashing
The file is damaged. The file is unreadable.
(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 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). 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.

C:13:ss / C:32:ss Remove the power source. Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again. 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.
(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 camera-shake warning)*
The amount of lights is not sufficient, so camera-shake easily occurs. Use the flash. The camcorder is unsteady, so camerashake easily occurs. Hold the camcorder steady with both hands and record the image. However, note that the camerashake warning indicator does not disappear.
* You hear a melody when the warning indicators appear on the screen.

Precautions

On use and care
Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations. Anywhere extremely hot or cold or humid places. 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 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 7.2 V (battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor). For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this instruction manual. 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 removing the power cord, pull it by the plug and not the cord. Do not damage the power cord 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 with a doctor immediately (DCR-SR60/SR80). If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked, consult with 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 with a doctor.

x When not using your camcorder for a long time
Occasionally turn it on and let it run such as by playing back images or recording for about three minutes. Use up the battery pack completely before storing it.

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. 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 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.

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 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 your hands. Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time.
x Procedures 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.
Care and storage of the camera 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 the lens 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.
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 switch is set to OFF (CHG). The pre-installed rechargeable battery is always 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.

Specifications

System
Video compression format MPEG2/JPEG (Still images) Hard Disk DCR-SR40/SRGB DCR-SRGB When measuring media capacity, 1GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for data management. Audio compression format Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Recording format Movie MPEG2-PS Still image Exif *1 Ver.2.2 Recording/playback time DCR-SR40/SR60 HQ:Approx. 440 min. SP: Approx. 650 min. LP: Approx. min. DCR-SR80 HQ:Approx. 880 min. SP: Approx. min. LP: Approx. min. Number of recordable movies/still images Movie: Maximum of Still image: Maximum of Image device DCR-SRmm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. pixels Effective (Movie): Approx. pixels Effective (Still): Approx. pixels DCR-SR60/SR80 3.27 mm (1/5.5 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. 000 pixels Effective (Movie, 4:3) Approx. pixels Effective (Movie, 16:9) Approx. pixels Effective (Still, 4:3) Approx. 000 pixels Effective (Still, 16:9) Approx. pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 in.) DCR-SR40 Optical:20 , Digital:40 , 800 F=1.8-3.1 DCR-SR60/SR80 Optical:12 , Digital:24 , 800 F=1.8-2.5 Focal length DCR-SR40 f=2.3 - 46 mm (3/32 - 1 13/16 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies: 44 - 880 mm (1 3/4 - 34 1/32 in.) For still images: 44 - 880 mm (1 3/4 - 34 1/32 in.) DCR-SR60/SR80 f=3.0 - 36 mm (1/8 - 1 7/16 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies: 46 - 628.5 mm (1 13/16 - 24 3/4 in.) (16:9)*- 576 mm (1 15/16 - 22 3/4 in.) (4:3) For still images: 40 - 480 mm (1 5/8 - 19 in.) (4:3) 43.6 - 523.2 mm (1 3/4 - 20 5/8 in.) (16:9) Color temperature [AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR] (K), [OUTDOOR] (K) Minimum illumination DCR-SRlx (lux) (F1.8) 0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot plus function) DCR-SR60/SRlx (lux) (F1.8) 0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot plus 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 camcorders setting information at the time of recording. In 16:9 mode, the focal length figures are actual figures resulting from wide angle pixel readout.