Operation flow..8 HOME and OPTION - Taking advantage of two types of menus..9

Playback..31

Using PB zoom.. 33 Searching for desired images by date (Date Index).. 33 Playing back a series of still images (Slide show).. 34
Step 1: Checking supplied items.. 12 Step 2: Charging the battery pack. 13 Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time. 17
Changing the language setting.. 18
Playing the image on a TV.35 Saving images..37

Editing

(OTHERS) category.38 Deleting images..38 Dividing a movie..40 Copying still images..41 Creating the Playlist..42 Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders..45 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer).46
Step 4: Preparing for recording. 19

Recording/Playback

Recording and playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation). 20 Recording.. 23
Zooming. 25 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCR-SR200/SR300)... 25 Using the flash (DCR-SR200/ SR300).. 26 Capturing high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec) (DCR-SR200/SR300).. 26 Recording still images on a Memory Stick Duo. 27 Recording in dark places (NightShot plus/NightShot). 27
Utilizing recording media
(MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) category..49 Formatting the hard disk or the Memory Stick Duo..49 Checking the hard disk information.50 Preventing data on the hard disk of the camcorder from being recovered..51
Customizing your camcorder
What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU. 52
Using the HOME MENU. 52 List of the (SETTINGS) category items.. 53

MOVIE SETTINGS.. 54

(Items for recording movies)
Deleting images recorded on the camcorder through the computer.. 85 Viewing images imported to a computer.. 86 Editing the imported images. 88 Creating and copying a DVD. 90 Manipulating still images. 93

PHOTO SETTINGS. 57

(Items for recording still images)

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting.. 94 Warning indicators and messages.. 104

VIEW IMAGES SET. 60

(Items to customize the display)

SOUND/DISP SET.. 61

(Items to adjust beep and the screen)

Additional Information

Using your camcorder abroad. 108 Files on the camcorder hard disk/ folder structure.. 110 Maintenance and precautions. 111

To turn off the power

Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
To reset the date and time
Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [CLOCK SET], and set the date and time.
Step 4: Preparing for recording
Opening the lens cover manually (DCR-SR42/SR62/ SR82)
Slide the lens cover switch to open.

Lens cover switch

This setting is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or when you want to save battery power. The recorded image will not be affected by the setting. To turn on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until disappears.
Do not press the buttons on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD panel.

z Tips z Tips

When you finish recording or when you playback images, close the lens cover. For DCR-SR200/SR300, the lens cover opens and closes automatically. If you open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. This is convenient during playback operations. Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [SOUND/DISP SET] t [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 61), and adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. The information is displayed or hidden (display y no display) each time you press DISP/ BATT INFO.

Adjusting 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).
DISP/BATT INFO 290 degrees (max.)

Fastening the grip belt

Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder correctly.

2180 degrees (max.)

190 degrees to the camcorder
To turn off the LCD backlight to make the battery last longer (except for DCR-SR42)
Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until appears.
Recording and playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation)
Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can perform recording or playback operation without detailed settings. It also makes screen font size larger for easy viewing.

Open the lens cover (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82) (p. 19)
If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), turn it while pressing the green button.

Recording movies

Recording still images
Still images are recorded on the hard disk in the default setting. You can change the recording media of still images to a Memory Stick Duo (p. 27).

1 Turn the POWER

switch G until the (Movie) lamp lights up.

2 Press EASY A.

appears on the LCD screen.
switch G until the (Still) lamp lights up.
2 Press EASY A. 3 Press START/STOP H (or E) to

start recording.*

3 Press PHOTO F lightly to adjust

[STBY] b [REC]

the focus A (a beep sounds), then press it fully B (a shutter click sounds).**
To stop recording, press START/STOP again.

Flashing b Lights up

* The setting of [REC MODE] is fixed to [SP] (p. 54). ** The setting of [ QUALITY] is fixed to [FINE] (p. 58).
Playing back recorded movies/still images
1 Turn the POWER switch G to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press
(VIEW IMAGES) I (or D) button The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. (It may take some time to display the thumbnails.) Recording/Playback
Appears with the image on each of the tab that was lastly played back/ recorded (B for the still image). Returns to the recording screen Previous 6 images Searches for images by date (p. 33)
Next 6 images Returns to the recording screen
:Displays movies. :Displays still images on the hard disk. :Displays still images on a Memory Stick Duo.

3 Start playback.

Movies:
Touch the tab and the movie to be played back. Toggles Play or Pause as you touch Return (to the VISUAL INDEX screen) Beginning of the movie/previous movie Stop (go to the VISUAL INDEX screen)
* The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 60).
Next movie The recording date/ time* Reverse/ Forward
When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. You can slow down the playback speed by touching / during pause. You can adjust volume by selecting (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [SOUND SETTINGS] t [VOLUME], then with /.

Still images: Touch the , or
tab and the still image to be played back.

Slideshow (p. 34)

Go to the VISUAL INDEX screen
Return (to the VISUAL INDEX screen)
The recording date/time* Previous/Next
To cancel Easy Handycam operation
Press EASY A again. from the LCD screen. disappears
Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation
You cannot use some buttons/functions during Easy Handycam operation since they are automatically set (p. 95). If you set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation] may appears.
Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation
Press (HOME) C (or B) to display the menu items available for setup changes (p. 9, 53).
Most of the menu items automatically return to the default settings. The settings of some menu items are fixed. For details, see page 95. You cannot use (OPTION) menu. Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to add effects to images or change settings.

Recording

(HOME) E PHOTO F (HOME) D
Lens cover Open the lens cover before recording (DCR-SR42/ SR62/SR82) (p. 19)

START/STOP C

(Movie) lamp / (Still) lamp POWER switch A
ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) START/STOP B
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. The maximum continuous recordable time is approximately 13 hours. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically.
You can check the free hard disk space by touching (HOME) t (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t [ INFO] (p. 50).
You can record movies on the hard disk of your camcorder. For the recordable time, see page 54.
You can record still images on the hard disk of your camcorder in the default setting. To record still images on a Memory Stick Duo, change the recording media. For the number of recordable still images, see page 57.
1 Turn the POWER switch A until
the (Movie) lamp lights up.
2 Press START/STOP B (or C).
the (Still) lamp lights up.
2 Press PHOTO F 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.
To switch the shooting mode using the (HOME) D (or E) button
On the HOME MENU, touch (CAMERA) t [MOVIE] or [PHOTO].
To capture high resolution still images during recording a movie (Dual Rec) (DCR-SR200/SR300)
t For details, see page 26.

For DCR-SR300, the size of still images is [ 4.6M] (16:9 (wide)) or [6.1M] (4:3) at maximum.
For the number of recordable still images, see page 57.
Recording the fast action in slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC) (DCR-SR200/SR300)
Fast moving subjects and actions, which cannot be captured under the ordinary shooting conditions, can be shot in smooth moving slow-motion for about 3 seconds. This is useful to shoot fast actions such as a golf or tennis swing.
1 Turn the POWER switch until the (Movie) lamp lights up. 2 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to select the desired screen aspect ratio.
Differences in the angle of view between 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 vary depending on the zoom position. When you view the movie on a TV, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your TV (16:9/4:3) (p. 62). When you view 16:9 (wide) images with [TV TYPE] set to [4:3], they may appear rough depending on subjects.
(HOME) A 1 Turn the POWER switch to turn on the camcorder. 2 Press (HOME) A (or B) to display the HOME MENU. 3 Touch (CAMERA). 4 Touch [SMTH SLW REC].
To select the aspect ratio of the still images (except for DCR-SR42)
1 Turn the POWER switch until the (Still) lamp lights up. The aspect ratio changes to 4:3 automatically. 2 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to select the desired screen aspect ratio.
For DCR-SR62/SR82, the size of still images is [ 0.7M] (16:9 (wide)) or [1.0M] (4:3) at maximum. For DCR-SR200, the size of still images is [ 3.0M] (16:9 (wide)) or [4.0M] (4:3) at maximum.
5 Press START/STOP. An about 3 second-movie is recorded as a 12 second-slow-motion-movie. When [Recording] disappears, recording is finished.
Touch to cancel the smooth slow recording.

To change the setting

Touch (OPTION) t tab, then select the setting you want to change. [TIMING] Select the recording start point after START/STOP is pressed. The default setting is [3sec AFTER].

[3sec AFTER]

[3sec BEFORE]
[RECORD SOUND] Select [ON] ( ) to superimpose sounds such as conversation on the slow motion pictures (The default setting is [OFF]). Your camcorder records sounds for about 12 seconds while [Recording] is displayed in step 5.

2 Touch the image from which you
want to playback. The Playlist is played back from the selected image to the end, then the screen returns to the Playlist screen.
To erase unnecessary images from the Playlist
1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST EDIT]. 2 Touch [ ERASE]. To erase all the images from the Playlist, touch [ ERASE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t. 3 Select the image to be deleted from the list.
You can add a maximum of 99 movies to the Playlist. You can add a movie when viewing it by selecting (OPTION) t tab t [ ADD]. You can copy the Playlist to a DVD as it is, by using the supplied software (p. 91).
The selected image is marked with Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch screen. to return to the previous
The original images are not changed even if you erase the images from the Playlist.
To change the order within the Playlist
1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST EDIT]. 2 Touch [ MOVE]. 3 Select the image to be moved.
The selected image is marked with Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch screen. 4 Touch. to return to the previous
5 Select the destination with [T]/[t].

Destination bar

6 Touch
When you select multiple images, the images are moved following the order appeared in the Playlist.
Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders
You can dub images played back on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Connect the device in either of the following ways. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate.

S VIDEO

(Yellow) (White) (White)

AUDIO AUDIO (Red)

A/V OUT

: Video/Signal flow

VCRs or DVD/ HDD recorders b Notes
To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter, etc.) on the screen of the monitor device connected, set (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [DISP OUTPUT] t [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) on the HOME MENU (p. 63). To record the date/time and camera settings data, display them on the screen (p. 60). When you are connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the red (right channel) or the white (left channel) plug to the audio input jack on the device.
A A/V connecting cable (supplied)
B A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional)
Printing recorded images (PictBridge
1 Turn on your camcorder, and
press (VIEW IMAGES) button. Set [TV TYPE] according to the display device (p. 62).

compliant printer)

Makes the flash level lower.
REDEYE REDUC (except for DCR-SR42)
You can set this function when you use the built-in flash (DCR-SR200/SR300), or an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. You can prevent redeye by activating the flash before recording. DCR-SR62/SR82: Set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], when using this function.

VIEW IMAGES SET

(Items to customize the display) CAMERA DATA
Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page.

Still image

DATA CODE
During playback, displays the information (data code) recorded automatically at the time of recording. B OFF
Data code is not displayed. C SteadyShot off D Brightness E White balance F Gain G Shutter speed H Aperture value I Exposure z Tips
appears for an image recorded using a flash (except for DCR-SR42). The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV. The indicator toggles through the following sequences as you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander: [DATE/TIME] t [CAMERA DATA] t [OFF] (no indication) (except for DCR-SR42). Depending on the hard disk condition, bars [--:-:--] appear.

DATE/TIME

Displays the date and time.

CAMERA DATA (below)

Displays camera setting data.

A Date B Time

SOUND/DISP SET

DISPLAY

You can select the number of thumbnails that appear on the VISUAL INDEX screen. B ZOOM LINK
Change the number of thumbnails (6 or 12) with the power zoom lever on your camcorder.*

6IMAGES

Displays thumbnails of 6 images.

12IMAGES

Displays thumbnails of 12 images.
* You can operate with the zoom buttons on the LCD frame or on the Remote Commander (except for DCR-SR42).

VOLUME

Customizing your camcorder Touch (p. 32). / to adjust the volume
A melody sounds when you start/stop recording, or operate the touch panel.
Cancels the melody and shutter sound.

LCD BRIGHT

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. 1 Adjust the brightness with 2 Touch

DEMO MODE

The default setting is [ON], allowing you to view the demonstration in about 10 minutes, after you turn the POWER switch to (Movie).
The demonstration will be suspended in situations such as those described below. When you press START/STOP or PHOTO. When you touch the screen during the demonstration (The demonstration starts again after about 10 minutes). When you remove or insert a Memory Stick Duo. When you turn the POWER switch to (Still). When you press (HOME)/ (VIEW IMAGES) button.
REMOTE CTRL (Remote control) (except for DCR-SR42)
The default setting is [ON], allowing you to use the supplied Remote Commander (p. 122).
Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from responding to a command sent by another VCR remote control unit.

DROP SENSOR

[DROP SENSOR] is set to [ON] as the default setting. When the drop sensor has detected that the camcorder has been dropped ( appears), recording or playing back recorded images may be disabled to protect the internal hard disk.
Set the drop sensor to [ON] (default setting) when you use the camcorder. Otherwise when you drop the camcorder, you may damage the internal hard disk. In a non-gravity situation, the drop sensor activates. When you record images during activity such as roller-coasting or skydiving, you can set [DROP SENSOR] to [OFF] ( ) so as not to activate the drop sensor.

CALIBRATION

See page 115.
Activating functions using the
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.

OPTION MENU

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.
1 While using your camcorder,
touch (OPTION) on the screen.
2 Touch the desired item.
If you cannot find the desired item, touch another tab to change the page.
Recording items on the OPTION MENU
See page 65 for setting operation.

Items *

Viewing items on the OPTION MENU

Items * Page

tab FOCUS SPOT FOCUS TELE MACRO EXPOSURE SPOT METER SCENE SELECTION WHITE BAL. COLOR SLOW SHTR S. NIGHTSHOT PLS*2 SUPER NIGHTSHOT*3 tab FADER D.EFFECT PICT.EFFECT tab REC MODE MICREF LEVEL IMAGE SIZE*4 QUALITY SELF-TIMER STILL MEDIA FLASH MODE*5 TIMING*3 RECORD SOUND*3

a a a a 70 70

tab DELETE DELETE by date DELETE ALL tab DIVIDE ERASE ERASE ALL MOVE

SUPER NIGHTSHOT (DCR-SR200/SR300)
The image will be recorded at a maximum of 16 times the sensitivity of NightShot recording if you set [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] to [ON] while the NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 27) is also set to ON. appears on the screen. To return to the normal setting, set [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] to [OFF].
COLOR SLOW SHTR (Color Slow Shutter)
When you set [COLOR SLOW SHTR] to [ON], you can record an image brighter in color even in dark places. appears on the screen. To cancel [COLOR SLOW SHTR], touch [OFF].
Do not use [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] in bright places. This may cause a malfunction. Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects. Remove the conversion lens (optional). Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 67) when it is hard to focus automatically. The shutter speed of your camcorder changes depending on the brightness, which may result in a slowdown of the motion of the image.
PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect)
You can add special effects to an image during recording or playback. appears. B OFF
Does not use [PICT.EFFECT] setting.

Images appear in sepia.

You can record a transition with the following effects adding to the interval between scenes.
1 Select the desired effect in [STBY] (during fading in) or [REC] (during fading out) mode, then touch. 2 Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing and disappears when the fade is complete.

B&W

Images appear in black and white.

PASTEL

Images appear as a pale pastel drawing.

MICREF LEVEL

You can select the microphone level for recording sound. Select [LOW] when you want to record exciting and powerful sound in a concert hall, etc. B NORMAL
Records various surround sounds, converting them into the certain level.
To cancel the fader before starting the operation, touch [OFF] in step 1. If you press START/STOP, the setting is canceled.

Fading out

Fading in

WHITE FADER

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/
x Windows Media Format 9 Series Runtime (Windows 2000 only)
Software required to create a DVD

x 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.
11Remove the CD-ROM from the
disc drive of your computer.
For disconnecting the USB cable, see page 79.
Creating a DVD with One Touch
Types of DVDs you can use
The kinds of DVD that you can use with the supplied software are as listed below. The DVDs you can use differ, depending on the computer you use. For details on the DVDs compatible with your computer, refer to the operations manual supplied with your computer. You may not be able to play back some types of DVDs, depending on the device you have. Refer to the specifications of your playback equipment for additional compatibility information.
DVD types Characteristics Unrewritable Fairly inexpensive. Mainly used for saving data Compatible with most DVD players Unrewritable Using the double layer DVD+R system containing more recordable capacity Unrewritable Rewritable and reusable Rewritable and reusable
Saving images on a DVD with One Touch (One Touch Disc Burn)
You can save images recorded on the hard disk of your camcorder on a DVD in your computer by pressing DISC BURN button on the Handycam Station (One Touch Disc Burn function) without any complex operations on your computer. The images that have not yet been saved on a DVD with One Touch Disc Burn can automatically be saved on a DVD.
The image data previously saved on a DVD in this operation cannot be saved again with the same operation. To save data on a DVD again after it has been saved previously, import the images to a computer (p. 81). Then, save the data on a DVD, following the instructions in Creating and copying a DVD (p. 90). The history of each saved image is recorded according to the user account. If you use a different user account, the image that has already been saved to a DVD is written to the DVD again. If you cannot save all your image data on a DVD, the data is automatically saved on more than one DVD. The required number of DVDs is displayed in step 7 on the screen. Still images are recorded first on a DVD. When you save images on several DVDs, the still images are recorded on the first DVD. The sound quality remains as it is when you save a movie recorded in 5.1ch surround sound on a DVD (DCR-SR200/SR300).

Delete unnecessary files from your computer to free hard disk space. [SPOT FOCUS] [TELE MACRO] [EXPOSURE]
[SPOT METER] NightShot plus*4, [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS]*4, NightShot*5, [SUPER NIGHTSHOT]*5

Cannot use

Because of following settings

[SCENE SELECTION]

NightShot plus*4, [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS]*4, NightShot*5, [SUPER NIGHTSHOT]*5, [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [OLD MOVIE], [TELE MACRO], [FADER] NightShot plus*4, [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS]*4, NightShot*5, [SUPER NIGHTSHOT]*5 [SMTH SLW REC]*5 [FADER], [D.EFFECT], [SCENE SELECTION]
*1DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 *2DCR-SR42 *3DCR-SR200 *4DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 *5DCR-SR200/SR300

[WHITE BAL.]

[ONE PUSH] in [WHITE BAL.] [COLOR SLOW SHTR]
[S. NIGHTSHOT [FADER], [D.EFFECT] PLS]*4 [SUPER [FADER], [D.EFFECT] NIGHTSHOT]*5 [FADER] [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS]*4, [SUPER NIGHTSHOT]*5, [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [D.EFFECT], [CANDLE]/ [FIREWORKS] in [SCENE SELECTION] [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS]*4, [SUPER NIGHTSHOT]*5, [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [FADER] [SCENE SELECTION], [PICT.EFFECT]

[D.EFFECT]

[OLD MOVIE]
[PICT.EFFECT] [OLD MOVIE]
Warning indicators and messages
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

(Warning on the hard disk of the camcorder)* Fast flashing
An error may have occurred with the hard disk drive in your camcorder.
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) 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.112). Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of the Handycam Station or your camcorder securely (p. 13).

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.

C:13:ss / C:32:ss

Remove the power source. Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again. Turn on your camcorder again.

Fast flashing*

The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place.
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.

This Memory Stick is not formatted correctly.
Check the format, then format the Memory Stick Duo with your camcorder if necessary (p. 50).
Memory Stick folders are full.
You cannot create folders exceeding 999MSDCF. You cannot create or delete created folders using your camcorder. You will have to format the Memory Stick Duo (p. 50), or delete them using your computer.

Buffer overflow

You cannot record because the drop sensor senses a drop of the camcorder repeatedly. If you may be at risk of dropping the camcorder constantly, set [DROP SENSOR] to [OFF], and you may be able to record the image again (p. 64).
Cannot save still picture.
When using the Dual Rec function, do not remove the still image recording media from the camcorder until recording is finished and still image recording is complete (p. 26).

Recovering data

Your camcorder tries to recover data automatically if the data writing was not performed properly.
x PictBridge compliant printer
Not connected to PictBridge compatible printer.
Turn off the printer and on again, then remove the USB cable (supplied) and reconnect it.

Cannot recover data.

Writing data onto the hard disk of the camcorder has failed. Attempts were made to recover the data, but they were unsuccessful.

x Memory Stick Duo

Reinsert the Memory Stick.
Reinsert the Memory Stick Duo a few times. If even then the indicator flashes, the Memory Stick Duo could be damaged. Try with another Memory Stick Duo.
Cannot print. Check the printer.

x Other

No further selection is possible.
You can select only 100 images at one time for: deleting images printing still images

Data protected.

You tried to delete data protected on another device. Release the protection of the data on the device used to protect the data.

Cannot divide.

You cannot divided a movie that is extremely short.
Using your camcorder abroad

Power supply

You can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b].

AC-L200/L200B

About handling of your camcorder

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 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 a doctor immediately (DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300). 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.

Moisture condensation

If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder. This may cause a malfunction to your camcorder. x If moisture condensation has occurred Leave your camcorder for about 1 hour without turning it on. x Note on moisture condensation Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place (or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder in a humid place as follows: