DCR-SR65E/SR85E

is to be used with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C200 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B.
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 Increase

Notes on use
Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity.

AC Power

or relocate the receiving antenna. 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.
Adaptor (1) cord (Mains lead) (1) Handycam Station (1) (DCR-SR55E/SR65E/ SR75E/SR85E) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (DCRSR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) 21-pin adaptor (1) (DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/ SR85E) For the models with the mark printed on their bottom surfaces only. CD-ROM Handycam Application Software (1) (p.25) Picture Motion Browser (Software) PMB Guide Handycam Handbook (PDF) Operating Guide (This manual) (1)
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.

Using the camcorder

Battery pack

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. See Precautions (p.31). Do not do any of the following when the (movie)/ (still image) lamps (p.11) or ACCESS lamps (p.13, 18) is lit or flashing. Otherwise the media may be damaged, recorded images may be lost or other malfunctions could occur. Remove the Memory Stick PRO Duo. Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder. Apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder. When connecting your camcorder to another device with a cable, be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the
terminal and may result in a malfunction of your camcorder. 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. Do not use your camcorder in very loud areas. The hard disk of the camcorder may not be recognized, or recording may not be possible. To protect the internal hard disk from shock by dropping, the camcorder has drop sensor function*. When a drop occurs, or under a nongravity condition, the block noise made when this function is activated by the camcorder may also be recorded. If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/play back may be stopped. 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.29). 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. If you repeat recording/deleting images for a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on the media. Images cannot be saved or recorded. In such a case, save your images on some type of external media first, and then perform [MEDIA FORMAT]*. Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder correctly while recording.
degrees to the 90 camcorder degrees (max.) 90

degrees (max.) 180

LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. (DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E)

Insulation sheet

Types of Memory Stick you can use with your camcorder
recording movies, it is recommended that you use a Memory Stick PRO Duo of 512 MB or larger marked with: (Memory Stick PRO Duo)* (Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo) * Marked with Mark2 or not are available. A Memory Stick PRO Duo of up to 8 GB has been confirmed to operate correctly with this camcorder. See page 12 for the recordable time of a Memory Stick PRO Duo. Memory Stick PRO Duo and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo are both called as Memory Stick PRO Duo in this manual.
adjust the LCD panel, open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (). You can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side () to record in mirror mode.

On recording

Before

About this manual

starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are recorded without any problems. Compensation for failure or loss of recording 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 country/region. 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.
LCD screens and indicators shown in this manual were taken with a digital still camera, and may look different from what you actually see. In this Operating Guide, the hard disk and Memory Stick PRO Duo are called media. Unless otherwise specifically indicated, illustrations in this manual are based on DCRSR85E. The screenshots are from Windows Vista, and may vary depending on the operating system of the computer. * Refer also to Handycam Handbook (PDF) and PMB Guide.
Save all your recorded image data
prevent your image data from being lost, save all your recorded images on external media periodically. It is recommended that you save the image data on a disc such as a DVD-R using your computer*. Also, you can save your image data using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder*.

Power cord (Mains lead)
SR85E: Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station. For DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/ SR46E: Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Open the jack cover and connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack.
To the wall outlet (wall socket)
DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E DC plug
With the mark on the right
4 For DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/

DC IN jack

Open the jack cover.
Power cord (Mains lead) AC Adaptor
SR85E: Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet (wall socket). Insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station securely, all the way to the bottom.
setting the camcorder onto the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover.
For DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/ SR46E: Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet (wall socket). The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the DC plug and the Handycam Station (DCRSR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E) or your camcorder (DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/ SR46E).
Tips For DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E: Same as DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E, you can charge the battery pack by connecting the AC Adaptor to your camcorder.
you use a fully charged battery pack.

(Unit:min.)

DCR-SR35E/SR36E/ DCR-SR55E/SR65E/ SR45E/SR46E SR75E/SR85E
Charging time Recording time Continuous recording time Typical recording time Playback time
Top: When the media is set to the hard disk Bottom: When the media is set to the Memory Stick PRO Duo
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
times measured under the following settings: Recording mode: [SP] The LCD backlight turns: [ON] 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 or removing the AC Adaptor from the camcorder, turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and make sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p.11)/ACCESS lamps (p.13, 18) is turned off. 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 (DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/ SR85E), even when the power cord (mains lead) is disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket). On the charging/recording/playback time Times measured when using the camcorder at 25C (77 F) (10C to 30C (50 F to 86 F) is recommended). The available recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures.

Connecting to the devices
A/V Remote Connector / A/V OUT jack Connect with the A/V connecting cable. (USB) jack (DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR55E/SR75E: output only) Connect with the USB cable. Active Interface Shoe (DCRSR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E) 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. Interface connector Connect your camcorder and the Handycam Station. (DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E)
Indicators displayed during recording/playback

Recording movies

HOME button Remaining battery (approx.) Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) Recording mode (HQ/SP/LP) The recording/playback media Counter (hour/minute/second) Recording remaining times OPTION button VIEW IMAGES button Face Index set Image size Approximate number of recordable still images/Recording media Return button Playback mode Currently playing movie number/ Number of total recorded movies Previous/Next button Video operation buttons Data file name Currently playing still image number/ Number of total recorded still images Playback folder Displays only when the recording media of still images is a Memory Stick PRO Duo. Slide show button VISUAL INDEX button Recording/Playback

Recording still images

Viewing movies

Viewing still images

Indicators when you made changes
Following indicators appear during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder.

Upper left Upper right

Center

Indicator Meaning

IMAGE SIZE Slide show set NightShot plus Super NightShot plus Color Slow Shutter PictBridge connecting Warning

Bottom

Upper left
Self-timer recording Flash/REDEYE REDUC MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT BLT-IN ZOOM MIC
Picture effect Digital effect Manual focus SCENE SELECTION

Upper right

Fader LCD backlight off Drop sensor off Drop sensor activated The media selected for still images
Back light White balance SteadyShot off EXPOSURE / SPOT METER TELE MACRO Face Index
Tips Indicators and their positions are approximate and differ from what you actually see. See Handycam Handbook (PDF) for details. The recording date and time is recorded automatically on the media. They are not displayed while recording. However, you can check them as [DATA CODE] during playback.
Performing various functions - OPTION
You can display the menu screen by pressing (HOME) (or )/ (OPTION). For details on the menu items, see Handycam Handbook (PDF) (p.25).

(HOME) (HOME)

HOME and
To see the explanation of the HOME MENU (HELP)
Press (HOME) (or ). Touch (HELP). The bottom of the (HELP) button turns orange.

(OPTION)

Using the HOME MENU
You can change the operating settings for your convenience. Press (HOME) (or ) to display the menu screen.

Menu items

Using the OPTION MENU
The (OPTION) menu appears like the pop-up window that appears when you right-click the mouse on a computer. Touch (OPTION), then the menu items you can set at that moment appears.

Menu items Category

1 Touch the desired category then
item to change the setting.
1 Touch the desired tab then item to

change the setting.

2 Follow the guide on the screen for

further operation.

Tips If the item is not on the screen, touch / 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.
2 After completing the setting, touch
the item you want is not on the screen, touch another tab. If you cannot find the item anywhere, the function is not available under the current situation. The (OPTION) menu cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation.

Items of the HOME MENU

(CAMERA) category

MOVIE*1 PHOTO*1

(SETTINGS) category
MOVIE SETTINGS [REC MODE], [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], [WIDE SELECT], [DIGITAL ZOOM], [STEADYSHOT], [AUTO SLW SHUTTR], [GUIDEFRAME], [ REMAINING SET], [ INDEX SET]*1

(VIEW IMAGES) category

VISUAL INDEX*1 INDEX*1 INDEX*1 PLAYLIST

(OTHERS) category

DELETE*1 [ DELETE], [ DELETE] PHOTO CAPTURE MOVIE DUB [DUB by select], [DUB by date], [ DUB ALL] PHOTO [COPY by select], [COPY COPY by date] EDIT [ DELETE], PLAYLIST EDIT [ DELETE], [DIVIDE] [ ADD], [ ADD by date], [ ERASE], [ ERASE ALL], [ MOVE] [ USB CONNECT], [ USB CONNECT], [DISC BURN] [HDD], [MEMORY STICK] [HDD], [MEMORY STICK]

PRINT USB CONNECT

[ IMAGE SIZE]*1, [FILE NO.], [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], [GUIDEFRAME], [FLASH MODE]*1*2, [FLASH LEVEL]*2, [REDEYE REDUC]*2 VIEW [DATA CODE], IMAGES SET [ DISPLAY] SOUND/ [VOLUME]*1, [BEEP]*1, DISP SET*3 [LCD BRIGHT], [LCD BL LEVEL], [LCD COLOR] OUTPUT [TV TYPE], [DISP SETTINGS OUTPUT] CLOCK/ [CLOCK SET]*1, [AREA LANG SET], [SUMMERTIME], [ LANGUAGE SET]*1 GENERAL [DEMO MODE], SET [CALIBRATION], [A.SHUT OFF], [QUICK ON STBY], [REMOTE CTRL]*2, [DROP SENSOR]

2 Touch [ 3 Touch [
4 Touch the movie to be deleted.
The selected movie is marked with.

5 Touch

[YES]
To delete all movies at one time
In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL] [YES] [YES] .
To delete the still images
In step 2, touch [ DELETE]. Touch [ DELETE], then touch the still image to be deleted. The selected still image is marked with. Touch [YES] . Tips To delete all still images on the media, in step , touch [ DELETE ALL] [YES] [YES] .
Performing with a computer
Handbook/software to be installed

Handycam Handbook (PDF)

Handycam Handbook (PDF) explains in detail about your camcorder and its practical use.
Picture Motion Browser (only for Windows users) Select the desired language and 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 (PDF) appears on the desktop of your computer. The model name of your Handycam is printed on its bottom surface. Click [Exit] [Exit], then remove the CDROM from the disc drive of your computer. To view Handycam Handbook (PDF), double click the short-cut icon.
Picture Motion Browser is the supplied software. You can enjoy the following operations.

Creating

a DVD with one touch operation images to a computer Editing the imported images Creating a DVD

Importing

supplied software Picture Motion Browser is not supported by Macintosh computers. To use a Macintosh computer connected to your camcorder, see the following website for details. http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ms/us/
Tips Macintosh users, follow the steps below. Turn on the computer. Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the disc drive of your computer. Open the [Handbook] folder in the CD-ROM, double-click the [GB] folder and then drag-and-drop the Handycam Handbook on the computer. To view Handycam Handbook (PDF), double click Handbook.pdf.
Installing and viewing Handycam Handbook (PDF)
To view Handycam Handbook (PDF), you need to install Adobe Reader on your computer. Continue with the installation, even if a confirmation screen of an unknown publisher appears.

Turn on the computer. Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the disc drive of your computer. The select screen for installation appears.
Installing Picture Motion Browser
System requirements For more information, refer to the support web site. OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP SP2*, Windows Vista*
* 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported.
Click [Handycam Handbook]. The installation screen for Handycam Handbook (PDF) appears.
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 Memory: 256 MB or more Hard disk: Disk volume required for installation: Approximately 500 MB (5 GB or more may be necessary when creating DVD-Videos.) Display: Minimum 1,dots Others: USB port (this must be provided as standard, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compatible) is recommended), DVD burner (CD-ROM drive is necessary for installation) 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. Contents to be installed and procedures may differ depending on your OS.
Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer. Turn on the computer.
Click [Install] on the installation screen of the computer. Select the language for the application to be installed, then click [Next]. As the screen to confirm the connection appears, connect your camcorder to the computer following the steps below. For DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E: Connect the AC Adaptor to the Handycam Station and a wall outlet (wall socket). Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station, then turn the POWER switch to turn on. Connect the (USB) jack of the Handycam Station to the (USB) jack of the computer using the supplied USB cable. The [USB SELECT] screen appears automatically on the LCD screen of your camcorder. Touch [ USB CONNECT] or [ USB CONNECT] on the [USB SELECT] screen of your camcorder. For DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E: Connect the AC Adaptor to the camcorder and a wall outlet (wall socket), then turn the POWER switch to turn on. Connect the (USB) jack of the camcorder to the (USB) jack of the computer using the supplied USB cable. The [USB SELECT] screen appears automatically on the LCD screen of your camcorder. Touch [ USB CONNECT] or [ USB CONNECT] on the [USB SELECT] screen of your camcorder.

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

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.
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

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.
About care and storage of the lens
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.
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.
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 outlet (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. Procedures Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it with the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG) for more than 24 hours.

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.
To change the battery of the Remote Commander (DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E)
While pressing on the tab, inset your fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery case. Place a new battery with the + side facing up.

Specifications

System
Video compression format: MPEG2/JPEG (Still images) Audio compression format: Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator Video signal: PAL color, CCIR standards Hard Disk DCR-SR35E/SR45E: 30 GB DCR-SR36E/SR46E/SR55E/SR65E: 40 GB DCR-SR75E/SR85E: 60 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 Image device DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E 2.25 mm (1/8 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. pixels Effective (Movie, 16:9): Approx. pixels Effective (Still, 16:9): Approx. pixels Effective (Still, 4:3): Approx. pixels DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E 3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. 000 pixels Effective (Movie, 16:9): Approx. pixels Effective (Still, 16:9): Approx. pixels Effective (Still, 4:3): Approx. 000 pixels Lens DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Optical: 40 , Digital: 80 , Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in.) DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Optical: 25 , Digital: 50 , Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in.) Focal length DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E 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: 41 - mm (1 5/8 - 64 5/8 in.) (16:9)*2 For still images: 48 - mm (1 15/16 - 75 5/8 in.) (4:3) DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E 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 - mm (1 5/8 - 46 7/8 in.) (16:9)*2 For still images: 36 - 900 mm (1 7/16 - 35 1/2 in.) (4:3) Color temperature: [AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR] (K), [OUTDOOR] (K) Minimum illumination DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E 6 lx (lux) (when [AUTO SLW SHUTTR] is set to [ON], Shutter speed 1/25 second) 0 lx (lux) (during NightShot plus function) DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E 8 lx (lux) (when [AUTO SLW SHUTTR] is set to [ON], Shutter speed 1/25 second) 0 lx (lux) (during NightShot plus function) *1Exif 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. *2The focal length figures are actual figures resulting from wide angle pixel readout. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

Input/Output connectors

A/V Remote Connector: Video/audio output jack USB jack: mini-B (DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR55E/SR75E: output only)
Picture: 6.7 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total number of pixels: (560 220)

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-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E: 2.8 W DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E: 3.0 W Operating temperature: 0C to + 40C (32 F to 104 F) Storage temperature: -20C to + 60C (-4 F to + 140 F) Dimensions (Approx.): 76.3 76.6 112.8 mm (1/1/2 in.) (whd) including the projecting parts with supplied battery pack attached Mass (Approx.) DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E 350 g (12 oz) main unit only 400 g (14 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E 360 g (12 oz) main unit only 410 g (14 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack
* See the label on the AC Adaptor for other specifications.
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40
Maximum output voltage: DC 8.4 V Output voltage: DC 7.2 V Capacity: 4.9 wh (680 mAh) Type: Li-ion Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Handycam Station DCRA-C200 (DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E) Input/Output connectors
A/V OUT jack: Video/audio output jack USB jack: mini-B (DCR-SR55E/SR75E: 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: 0C to + 40C (32 F to 104 F) Storage temperature: -20C to + 60C (-4 F to + 140 F) Dimensions (Approx.): 81 mm (1 15/3/1/4 in.) (whd) excluding the projecting parts Mass (Approx.): 170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the power cord (mains lead)

On trademarks

Handycam
and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Memory Stick, , Memory Stick Duo, , Memory Stick PRO Duo, , Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, , Memory Stick Micro, MagicGate, , MagicGate Memory Stick and MagicGate Memory Stick Duo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, Windows Vista, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple 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.

Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.

http://www.sony.net/

Printed in Japan

AC Adaptor (1) (p. 22) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p. 22)
CD-ROM Handycam Application Software (1) (p. 80) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Power cord (1) (p. 22)
A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 42, 54)

USB cable (1) (p. 55)

Wireless Remote Commander (DCRDVD308/DVD708) (1) (p. 114)
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
Step 2: Charging the battery pack

POWER switch

DC IN jack Jack cover Battery DC plug
Power cord To the wall outlet

CHG (charge) lamp

AC Adaptor
You can charge the InfoLITHIUM battery pack (H series) (p. 103) after attaching it to your camcorder.
You can use only "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack H series.
4 Connect the power cord to the AC
Adaptor and the wall outlet. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged.
1 Turn the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG) (The default setting).
5 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from
the DC IN jack on your camcorder.
2 Attach the battery pack by sliding
it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug.
3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack of your camcorder. Open the jack cover, and connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor. Match the v mark on the DC plug with the v mark on your camcorder.
To remove the battery pack
Turn the POWER switch to OFF(CHG). Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery pack.
Remaining battery (approx.)
BATT (battery) release lever Recording capacity (approx.) Notes
When you remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor, make sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 25) is turned off.

Charging time

Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.
Battery pack Charging time
When storing the battery pack
Fully discharge the battery before storing it for an extended period.
NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100

170 390

To use an outside power source
Make the same connections as you do when charging the battery pack. The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case.
To check the remaining battery (Battery Info)
Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then press DISP/BATT INFO.

Touch / movie slowly. during pause to play back

Using PB zoom

You can magnify still images from about 1.1 to 5 times the original size. Magnification can be adjusted with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on the LCD frame.
Playing back a series of still images (Slide show)
Touch on the still image playback screen. The slide show begins from the selected image. Touch to stop the slide show. To restart, touch again.
You cannot operate playback zoom during slide show.
1 Play back the still images you want to magnify. 2 Magnify the still image with T (Telephoto). The screen is framed. 3 Touch the screen at the point you want to display in the center of the displayed frame. 4 Adjust the magnification with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto). To cancel, touch.
You can set continuous slide show playback using [SLIDE SHOW SET] on (OPTION) t tab. The default setting is [ON] (continuous playback).
Playing the picture on a TV
Connect your camcorder to the input jack of TV or VCR using A/V connecting cable 1 or A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO 2. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p.22). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
Device without S VIDEO jack IN
Device with S VIDEO jack IN S VIDEO

(Yellow)

(White) (White)

(Red) (Red)

A/V OUT jack : Signal flow

VCRs or TVs

1 A/V connecting cable (supplied)
Connect to the input jack of the other device.
To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3)
Change the setting according to the screen aspect ratio of the TV you will view pictures on.
1 Turn the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder. 2 Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [TV TYPE] t [16:9] or [4:3] t. b Notes
When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system and play back the disc, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. The TV switches to full mode automatically. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. When you set [TV TYPE] to [4:3], the image quality may deteriorate. Also, when the recorded
2 A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional)
When connecting to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher quality pictures can be produced than with an A/V connecting cable. Connect the white and red plug (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional). The yellow plug connection is not necessary. S VIDEO connection only will not output audio.

5 Touch [YES] t [YES].

Finalizing starts.
6 When [Completed.] appears,

touch.

Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during finalizing. When you need to disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that the power of your camcorder is set to off and disconnect the AC Adaptor after the (Movie) or (Still) lamp goes off. Finalizing restarts when you connect the AC Adaptor and turn on your camcorder again. You cannot remove the disc until the finalizing operation is completed. When using the discs other than DVD-RW (VR mode), Z flashes after finalizing is completed on the recording standby screen of your camcorder. Remove the disc from your camcorder.
1 Place your camcorder in a stable
position, and connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder.
2 Turn on the power by turning the

POWER switch.

3 Insert the disc that you want to

finalize.

When you set to create a DVD menu and finalize the disc, the DVD menu appears for a few seconds while finalizing the disc. After the disc is finalized, the disc type/ recording format indicator changes as shown below: DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) DVD-RW (VR mode) DVD+RW

4 Touch

(MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) of the (HOME) menu t [FINALIZE].
To select a DVD menu style, touch (OPTION) t [DVD MENU] (p. 47). Go to step 5 if you want to finalize the disc using [STYLE1] (default setting).

DVD-R DVD+R DL

To select a DVD menu style
1 In step 4, touch [DVD MENU].

(OPTION) t

2 Select the desired style from 4 types of pattern with [T]/[t].
Select [NO MENU] if you do not create a DVD menu. 3 Touch
The DVD menu style is fixed to [STYLE1] during the Easy Handycam operation.
This category enables you to edit or print images on a disc or "Memory Stick Duo," or copy them onto your computer for viewing, editing or creating an original DVD.

Deleting images

You can delete the images recorded on a disc or a Memory Stick Duo using your camcorder. Insert a recorded disc or Memory Stick Duo into your camcorder.
You cannot retrieve the deleted images. You cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation. Cancel the Easy Handycam operation first.
You can select up to 100 images at once. You can delete images on the playback screen from [DELETE] under (OPTION) t tab.

Item list

DELETE
You can delete images on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 48).
Deleting the movies on the disc
You can edit the images on a disc or a Memory Stick Duo (p. 50).

PLAYLIST EDIT

You can create and edit a Playlist (p. 51).

1 Touch

(OTHERS) of the (HOME) menu t [DELETE].
You can print still images on a connected PictBridge printer (p. 55).

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. 71). To record the date/time and camera settings data, display them on the screen (p. 67). 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.
Printing recorded images (PictBridge
1 Insert the recorded disc into your

camcorder.

compliant printer)
You can print out still images using a PictBridge compliant printer, without connecting the camcorder to a computer. Connect your camcorder to the AC Adaptor to obtain power from the wall outlet (p. 22). Insert the Memory Stick Duo containing still images into your camcorder and turn on the printer.
2 Turn on your camcorder, and
press (VIEW IMAGES). Set [TV TYPE] according to the display device (p. 42, 70).
3 Insert the recording media in the
recording device. If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode.
Connecting your camcorder to the printer
4 Connect your camcorder to the
recording device (VCR or DVD/ HDD recorder) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) 1 or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) 2. Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device.
1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Connect the
(USB) jack of your camcorder to the printer using the USB cable (p. 113). [USB SELECT] appears on the screen automatically.
5 Start the playback on your
camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details.

3 Touch [

PRINT].
When connection is complete, (PictBridge connecting) appears on the screen.
6 When dubbing is finished, stop
the recording device, and then your camcorder.
One of the still images stored on the Memory Stick Duo will be displayed.
We can guarantee the operation of only models that are PictBridge compatible.
Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) (Continued)

Printing

Refer also to the instruction manual of the printer to be used. Do not attempt the following operations when is on the screen. The operations may not be performed properly. To operate the POWER switch. To press (VIEW IMAGES) To disconnect the USB cable from the printer. To remove the Memory Stick Duo from your camcorder If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable, turn the printer off and on again, and restart the operation from the beginning. You can select only the paper sizes that the printer can print. On some printer models, the top, bottom, right, and left edges of images may be trimmed. If you print a still image recorded in a 16:9 (wide) ratio, the left and right ends of the image may be trimmed widely. Some printer models may not support the date printing function. Refer to your printers instruction manual for details. You may not be able to print the following: images edited by a computer images recorded by other devices images of 3MB or more images with a pixel size larger than 28482136

1 Touch the still image to be

printed.

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

2 Touch

(OPTION), set the following options, then touch. [COPIES]: Set number of copies of a still image to be printed. You can set up to 20 copies. [DATE/TIME]: Select [DATE], [DAY&TIME], or [OFF] (no date/time printed). [SIZE]: Select the paper size. If you do not change the setting, go to step 3.
PictBridge is an industry standard established by the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA). You can print still images without using a computer by connecting a printer directly to a digital video camera or digital still camera, regardless of model or manufacturer. You can print a still image when viewing it (OPTION). using tab t [PRINT] on

3 Touch [EXEC] t [YES] t

The image selection screen appears again.

To finish printing

Touch on the image selection screen.
(MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) category
This category enables you to use a disc or a Memory Stick Duo for various purposes.
Playing a disc on other devices
Finalizing a disc (p. 44) let you view movies recorded by your camcorder on other DVD devices. However, we do not guarantee proper playback on all devices. DVD+RW do not require finalization to be played back on other devices.
Do not use an 8 cm CD adaptor with an 8 cm DVD as it may cause a malfunction. Make sure that a vertically installed device is placed in a position such as that the disc can be placed horizontally. Some discs cannot be played back, may freeze for an instant between scenes. Some functions may be disabled on some devices.

FINALIZE

You can enable discs to be played on other devices by finalizing them (p. 44).

DISC SELECT GUIDE

Your camcorder advises you of the right disc for your purpose (p. 58).

FORMAT

You can format and use the disc again (p. 59).
Devices that support subtitles can display the recording date and time where the subtitles normally appear (p. 65). Refer to the instruction manual of your device. If you have created a DVD menu (p. 47), you can select the desired scene in the menu.
Playing a disc on a computer
You can play a disc on a computer if a DVD playback application is installed on the computer. Insert the finalized disc into the DVD drive on your computer, and play back the disc using a DVD playback application.
Even when you use a DVD+RW, you must finalize the disc (p. 44). Otherwise, it may cause a malfunction. Make sure that the DVD drive of the computer can play an 8 cm DVD. Do not use an 8 cm CD adaptor with an 8 cm DVD as it may cause a malfunction. The disc may not be played back, or the movies may not be played smoothly on some computers.

VIEW IMAGES SET (p. 67)

during Easy Handycam operation.

DATA CODE DISPLAY

SOUND/DISP SET*4 (p. 69)
VOLUME*3 BEEP*3 LCD BRIGHT LCD BL LEVEL LCD COLOR VF B.LIGHT

MOVIE SETTINGS

NIGHTSHOT LIGHT
When using the NightShot plus (p. 37) or [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS] (p. 78) function to record, you can record clearer images by setting [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], which emits infrared light (invisible), to [ON] (the default setting).
Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects (p. 112). Remove the conversion lens (optional). The maximum shooting distance using [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet).
Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page.

How to set

(HOME MENU) t page 62 (OPTION MENU) t page 73 The default settings are marked with B.
REC MODE (Recording mode)
You can select an image quality of the movie from three levels. HQ
Records in high quality mode. (9M (HQ))
WIDE SELECT (DCRDVD108/DVD608)
You can select the aspect ratio according to the TV connected.Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. B 4:3
Records images to the full screen on a 4:3 TV screen.
Records in standard quality mode. (6M (SP))

16:9 WIDE (

Records images to the full screen on a 16:9 (wide) TV screen. b Notes
When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system and play back the disc, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. The TV switches to full mode automatically. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. Set [TV TYPE] correctly according to the TV connected for playback (p. 70).
Increases the recording time (Long Play). (3M (LP)) b Notes
If you record in the LP mode, the quality of scenes may be degraded, or scenes with quick movements may appear with a block noise when you play back the disc.
See page 14 on the expected recording time of each recording mode.

DIGITAL ZOOM

You can select the maximum zoom level in case you want to zoom greater than optical zoom magnification (p. 36). Note that the image quality decreases when you use the digital zoom.

STEADYSHOT

You can compensate for camera shake (the default setting is [ON]). Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when using a tripod (optional), then the image becomes natural.
AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto slow shutter)
The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. The zooming zone appears when you select the zooming level.
When this is set to [ON] (the default setting), the shutter speed is automatically reduced to 1/30 second when recording in dark conditions.

SCENE SELECTION

You can record images effectively in various situations with the [SCENE SELECTION] function. B AUTO
Select this to automatically record images effectively without the [SCENE SELECTION] function.

TWILIGHT* (

1 Touch [MANUAL]. appears. 2 Adjust the exposure by touching. 3 Touch.
Select this to take night view without losing the mood. /

CANDLE ( )

To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO] t in step 1.
SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter)
You can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background, such as subjects in the spotlight on stage.
Select this to take scene without losing candle mood.

SUNRISE&SUNSET* (

Select this to reproduce the atmosphere of scenes such as sunsets or sunrises.

FIREWORKS* (

Select this to take spectacular shots of fireworks. 1 Touch the point where you want to fix and adjust the exposure on the screen.

LANDSCAPE* (

The [WHITE BAL. ] setting is cleared when you set [SCENE SELECTION].
Select to shoot distant subjects clearly. This setting also prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows that comes in between the camcorder and the subject.
WHITE BAL. (White balance)
You can adjust the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment. B AUTO
The white balance is adjusted automatically.

PORTRAIT (

Select to bring out the subject such as people or flowers while creating a soft background.

OUTDOOR (

SPOTLIGHT** (
The white balance is adjusted to be appropriate for the following recording conditions:
Outdoors Night views, neon signs and fireworks Sunrise or sunset Under daylight fluorescent lamps
Select to prevent people's faces from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by strong light.

INDOOR (n)

Indoors At party scenes or studios where the lighting conditions change quickly Under video lamps in a studio, or under sodium lamps or incandescent-like color lamps
SPORTS** (Sports lesson) (
Select to minimize shake when shooting fast moving subjects.

BEACH** (

ONE PUSH (
Select to take the vivid blue of the ocean or a lake.

SNOW** (

WHITE FADER

BLACK FADER

S. NIGHTSHOT PLS (Super NightShot plus)
The image will be recorded at a maximum of 16 times the sensitivity of NightShot plus recording if you set [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS]
D.EFFECT (Digital effect)
When [OLD MOVIE] is selected, appears on the screen and you can record with an old movie-type atmosphere to your movies. To cancel [D.EFFECT], touch [OFF].
Press PHOTO to record still images when [SELF-TIMER] is set to [ON] and appears. To cancel the count down, touch [RESET]. To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF].
You can also operate by pressing PHOTO on the Remote Commander (p. 114) (DCRDVD308/DVD708).
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.
FLASH MODE (DCRDVD308/DVD708)
You can set this function when you use an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. Attach the external flash to the Active Interface Shoe (p. 112). B ON ( )

Flashes every time.

Images appear in sepia.

B&W

Images appear in black and white.

PASTEL

Flashes automatically.
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.
Records surround sound faithfully. This setting is not suitable for recording conversations.

SELF-TIMER

The self-timer records a still image about 10 seconds after being set.
What you can do with Windows computer
When you install the Picture Motion Browser on a Windows computer from the supplied CD-ROM, you can enjoy the following operations.
See page 84 when you use a Macintosh computer.

About First Step Guide

The First Step Guide is an instruction manual you can refer to on your computer. This describes basic operations, from initial hookup of your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the first time you use the software Picture Motion Browser stored on the CD-ROM (supplied). Referring to Installing the First Step Guide (p. 81), start the First Step Guide, then follow the instructions.
About the help function of the software
The Help guide explains all the functions of all the software applications. Refer to the Help guide for further detailed operations after reading the First Step Guide thoroughly. To display the Help guide, click the mark on the screen.

Main functions

x Importing movies taken with your camcorder x Viewing movies imported to a computer
You can manage movies and still images by date and time of shooting, and select movies or still images you want to view as thumbnails. These thumbnails can be enlarged and played in a slide show.

There is a time difference between the point where you press START/ STOP and the point that the recorded movie starts/stops.
On your camcorder, there may be a slight time difference between the point where you press START/STOP and the actual point that recording movie starts/stops. This is not a malfunction.
The screen image is bright, and the subject does not appear on the screen.
The screen image is dark, and the subject does not appear on the screen (DCR-DVD308/DVD708).
Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds to turn on the backlight (DCRDVD308/DVD708) (p. 27).
The movie aspect ratio (16:9/4:3) cannot be changed. (DCR-DVD308/ DVD708)
You cannot change the movie aspect ratio if your disc is DVD+RW.
Undesirable flicker occurs.
This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp. This is not malfunction.
The auto focus does not function.
Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 75). The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually (p. 75).
A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in the dark.
This occurs when the contrast between the subject and the background is too high. This is not a malfunction.
Playing back on your camcorder
You cannot play back a disc.
Turn the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder and press (VIEW IMAGES). On the HOME MENU, touch (VIEW IMAGES), then [VISUAL INDEX]. Check out the disc compatibility (p. 14). Insert a disc with the recording side facing your camcorder (p.28). The disc that was recorded, formatted, of finalized on other devices may not be played back on your camcorder.
A vertical white line may appear on an image taken in bright light.
This phenomenon is called the smear effect. This is not a malfunction.
Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen.
Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p. 65).
The playback image is distorted.
Clean the disc using a soft cloth (p. 101).
[S. NIGHTSHOT PLS] cannot be operated.
Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON (p. 37).
Still images stored on a Memory Stick Duo cannot be played back.

If you cannot use a Memory Stick Duo that has been used with another device, format it with your camcorder (p. 60). Note that formatting erases all information on the Memory Stick Duo. You may not be able to play back images with your camcorder: When playing back image data modified on your computer. When playing back image data recorded with other devices.
To use the battery pack effectively
Battery pack performance decreases when the surrounding temperature is 10 C (50 F) or below, and the length of time you can use the battery pack becomes shorter. In that case, do one of the following to use the battery pack for a longer time. Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up, and insert it in your camcorder right before you start taking shots. Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FH70/ NP-FH100 (optional). Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent playback, fast forward or rewind operation wears out the battery pack faster. We recommend using a large capacity battery pack: NP-FH70/NP-FH100. Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) when not recording or playing back on your camcorder. The battery pack is also consumed when your camcorder is in recording standby or playback pause. Have spare battery packs ready for two or three times the expected recording time, and make trial recordings using a DVD-RW/DVD+RW before making the actual recording. Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water resistant.
About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack
Your camcorder operates only with an InfoLITHIUM battery pack (H series). InfoLITHIUM H series battery packs have the mark.
What is an InfoLITHIUM battery pack?
An InfoLITHIUM battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor/ charger. The InfoLITHIUM battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes. With an AC Adaptor/charger, the remaining battery time and charging time appear.
About the remaining battery time indicator
When the power goes off even though the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack fully again. Remaining battery time will be indicated correctly. Note, however, that the battery indication will not be restored if it is used in high temperatures for a long time, or if left in a fully charged state, or when the battery pack is frequently used. Use the remaining battery time indication as a rough guide only. The E mark that indicates low battery flashes even if there are still 5 to 10 minutes of battery time remaining, depending on the operating conditions or ambient temperature.
To charge the battery pack
Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camcorder. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C (50 F to 86 F) until the CHG (charge) lamp turns off. If you charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range, you may not be able to charge it efficiently. After charging is complete, disconnect the cable from the DC IN jack on your camcorder or remove the battery pack.

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.

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.
operate your camcorder about once a month to keep it in optimum state for a long time.
Cleaning inside the viewfinder
Remove any dust from inside the viewfinder by following the steps below.
1 Pull out the viewfinder. 2 While pushing in the tab on the side with a fine-tipped object such as a ball point pen, pull the eyecup block in the direction of the arrow to remove.

On the pickup lens

Do not touch the lens inside the disc cover. Keep the disc cover closed except when inserting and removing the disc, to keep dust out. When your camcorder does not work because the pickup lens is dirty, clean it with a blower (not supplied). Do not touch the pickup lens directly during cleaning because this may cause the camcorder to malfunction.
3 Remove dust from the eyecup block with a camera blower, etc.
4 Press the viewfinder onto the body of the camcorder. 5 Remove dust from the inside area where the eyecup block was attached with a camera blower, etc.
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
6 Attach the eyecup block to the viewfinder, pushing it straight on until it clicks.
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 preinstalled rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder is connected to the wall outlet 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 outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it with the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG) for more than 24 hours.

Electric viewfinder (color)

Image device

DCR-DVD108/DVDmm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. pixels Effective (Movie): Approx. pixels Effective (Still): Approx. pixels DCR-DVD308/DVD708 3mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. 000 pixels Effective (Movie,16:9) Approx. pixels Effective (Movie,4:3) Approx. pixels Effective (Still, 4:3) Approx. 000 pixels

Input/Output connectors

Audio/Video output
10 pin connector Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 (ohms) Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 (ohms) Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 (ohms) Audio signal: 327 mV (at Load impedance 47 k (kilohms)), Output impedance less than 2.2 k (kilohms)
DCR-DVD308/DVDg (14 oz) main unit only 450 g (15 oz) including the NP-FH40 rechargeable battery pack and disc

Supplied accessories

See page 21.

AC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B

Power requirements

AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz

USB jack

mini-B

Current consumption

0.35 - 0.18 A

REMOTE jack (DCR-DVD308/DVD708)
Stereo mini-minijack ( 2.5 mm)

Power consumption

Picture
DCR-DVD108/DVD608 6.2 cm (2.5 type) DCR-DVD308/DVD708 6.9 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9)

Output voltage

DC 8.4V*

Operating temperature

0C to +40C (32F to 104F)

Storage temperature

-20C to +60C (-4F to +140F)

Total number of pixels

(560 220)

Dimensions (Approx.)

81 (1 15/3/1/4 in.) (w h d) excluding the projecting parts

General

6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)

Mass (Approx.)

170 g (6 oz) excluding the power cord * See at the label of AC Adaptor for other specifications.
Average power consumption
DCR-DVD108/DVD608 LCD:2.9W Viewfinder:2.7W DCR-DVD308/DVD708 LCD:3.2W (When the LCD backlight is on) Viewfinder:2.9W
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40

Maximum output voltage

DC8.4V

DC7.2V

Capacity

4.9 wh (680 mAh)

31.8 18.5 45.0 mm (1 5/16 3/13/16 in.) (w h d)

M b / B / v / V / ENTER buttons
When you press any button on the VISUAL INDEX screen or Playlist, the orange frame appears on the LCD screen. Select a desired
Indicators displayed during recording/playback
Recording movies Recording still images
A Recording mode (HQ/SP/LP) (64) B HOME button (19, 62) C Remaining battery (approx.) (23) D Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) E Counter (hour/minute/second) F Disc type (14) G Recording format (14) Appears for DVD-RW only. H OPTION button (20, 73) I VIEW IMAGES button (32, 39) J 5.1ch surround recording (36)
K Quality ([FINE] / [STD]) (66) L Image size (66) M Appears while a still image is being saved. N Recording folder
As the number of still images recorded in Memory Stick Duo increases, new folders are automatically created to store them.
Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued)

Viewing movies

Viewing still images
A Recording mode (HQ/SP/LP) (64) B Return button C Remaining battery (approx.) (23) D Playback mode E Counter (hour/minute/second) F Disc type (14) G Previous/Next button (32, 40) H Scene number I OPTION button (20, 73) J Video operation buttons (32, 40) K 5.1ch surround recording (36)
L Image size (66) M Current still image number /Total number of recorded still images N Slide show button (41) O Previous/Next button (33, 40) P Data file name Q VISUAL INDEX button (32, 39) R Playback folder
Indicators when you made changes
Following indicators appear during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder.

Upper left

Indicator

Meaning

PictBridge connecting (55) EZ Warning (94)

Upper right

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Indicator Meaning

Picture effect (79) Digital effect (79) 9 Manual focus (75) SCENE SELECTION (76)

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n 5.1ch surround recording/ playback (36) Self-timer recording (79) MICREF LEVEL low (79) Flash (67, 79) [WIDE SELECT] (64) WIDE SELECT (37)
Backlight (37) White balance (77) SteadyShot off (65) EXPOSURE (76)/ SPOT METER (76) Tele macro (75)
Data code during recording
The date, time, and camera setting data of the recorded images are recorded automatically on the disc and Memory Stick Duo. They are not displayed while recording. However, you can check them as [DATA CODE] during playback (p. 67). You can view the recording date and time on another device, etc. ([SUB-T DATE], p. 65).