Sony DCR-SR40 User's Guide

2-887-134-11(1)Printed in JapanOperating GuideDCR-SR40/SR60/SR80© 2006 Sony CorporationPrinted on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Comp

10You can charge the battery after attaching the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series) to your camcorder.1 Slide the battery pack in the direction of

11Getting StartedTo charge the battery pack using only the AC AdaptorSlide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG), then connect the AC Adaptor directly to t

121 Remove the lens cap by pressing both tabs on the sides of the cap. Pull the lens cap string down until stopped by the grip belt (DCR-SR40).2 Turn

13Getting Started1 Open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2).2 Slide the POWER switc

141 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly until the respective lamp lights up.Press the green button only when the POWER swi

15Recording/Playback1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to light up the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen.2 Start p

161 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switchTo record in dark places, set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON. ( and [“NIGHTSHOT PLUS”] appear.)2 Power zoom leverTo use zoo

17Recording/Playbackqs Shoulder belt hookTo attach the shoulder belt, attach the shoulder belt (optional) with your camcorder to the shoulder belt hoo

18Indicators displayed during recording/playbackRecording movies Recording still images1 Remaining battery (approx.)2 Recording mode (HQ / SP / LP)3 R

19Recording/PlaybackWhen you can change the setup items, or during recording or playback, following indicators are displayed.Upper leftUpper centerUpp

2To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “

201 Select the (Movie) tab or the (Still) tab on the VISUAL INDEX screen.2 Touch [EDIT] t [DELETE], then select the image to be deleted.The selecte

21Recording/PlaybackIn the supplied CD-ROM, the following items are contained:– “ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder” (Software)Software to help you view/edi

22CPU : Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (Pentium 4 1.7 GHz or faster recommended), or the equivalent CPUApplication : DirectX 9.0c or later (This

23Recording/Playback9 Select a folder to save the software, then click [Next].0 Select [NTSC], then click [Next].qa Click [Install] on the [Ready to I

241 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly until the respective lamp lights up.2 Touch the LCD screen to select the setup ite

25Recording/PlaybackAvailable setup items vary depending on the operating mode. Unavailable items will be grayed out on the LCD screen of the camcorde

26*1DCR-SR60/SR80*2DCR-SR40*3[USB SELECT] appears automatically when your camcorder is connected to a computer or other device with the USB cable.HDD

27TroubleshootingIf you run into any problems using your camcorder, refer to the following table to troubleshoot them. If your problem persists, remov

28Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record movies/still images.• Slide the POWER switch to light up the (Movie) or the (Still) lamp (p.12).• Y

29TroubleshootingIf indicators appear on the LCD screen, check the following.You can solve some of the symptoms by yourself. If your problem persists

3CleaningUnplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly damp

30 (Warning indicator pertaining to camera-shake warning)*• The amount of lights is not sufficient, so camera-shake easily occurs. Use the flash.• The

31Additional InformationOn use and care• Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations.– Anywhere extremely hot or cold

32On 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 w

33Additional InformationSystemVideo compression formatMPEG2/JPEG (Still images)Hard DiskDCR-SR40/SR6030 GBDCR-SR8060 GBWhen measuring media capacity,

34Input/Output connectorsDCR-SR40Audio/Video output10 pin connectorVideo signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalancedLuminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms),

35Additional InformationAC Adaptor AC-L25A/L25BPower requirementsAC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 HzCurrent consumption0.35 - 0.18 APower consumption18 WOutput v

4Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.Replace the battery with the specified type only. O

5NoteThis 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 limit

6• The camcorder is not dust proofed, drip proofed or waterproofed. See “Precautions” (p.31).• To prevent the hard disk from being broken or recorded

7Table of ContentsIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ...2Read this first ...

8Make sure that you have following itemssupplied with your camcorder.The number in the parentheses indicates thenumber of that item supplied.AC Adapto

9Getting StartedUsing the Remote Commander for the first timeRemove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander.To change the battery of th