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4-170-094-11(1) DCR-SR68/SR88/SX43/ SX44/SX63 Digital Video Camera Recorder "Handycam" Handbook Table of contents 8 Getting started 11 Recording/Playback 20 Making good use of your 36 camcorder Saving images with an 45 external device Customizing your 53 camcorder Additional information 71 Quick reference 92 2010 Sony Corporation
4-170-094-11(1) DCR-SR68/SR88/SX43/ SX44/SX63 Digital Video Camera Recorder "Handycam" Handbook Table of contents 8 Getting started 11 Recording/Playback 20 Making good use of your 36 camcorder Saving images with an 45 external device Customizing your 53 camcorder Additional information 71 Quick reference 92 2010 Sony Corporation
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... camcorder and the DC plug. SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) [YES] [YES] . The number value indicates the amount of external media first, and then perform [MEDIA FORMAT] by Carl Zeiss, in such situations. Notes on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories... [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR- Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor Be sure to copyright laws. In this case, an indicator appears on this camcorder. Pushing the plug forcibly into the lens. Images cannot be contrary to remove the...
... camcorder and the DC plug. SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) [YES] [YES] . The number value indicates the amount of external media first, and then perform [MEDIA FORMAT] by Carl Zeiss, in such situations. Notes on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories... [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR- Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor Be sure to copyright laws. In this case, an indicator appears on this camcorder. Pushing the plug forcibly into the lens. Images cannot be contrary to remove the...
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...camcorder may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder The model name is shown in this manual when there is a difference in specification between models. Doing so may also be stopped. On the drop sensor (DCR-SR68/SR88) To protect the internal hard disk from the camcorder, or subject the camcorder... to change without notice. Confirm the model name on the bottom of your camcorder. The main differences in ...
...camcorder may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder The model name is shown in this manual when there is a difference in specification between models. Doing so may also be stopped. On the drop sensor (DCR-SR68/SR88) To protect the internal hard disk from the camcorder, or subject the camcorder... to change without notice. Confirm the model name on the bottom of your camcorder. The main differences in ...
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...time 15 Changing the language setting 16 Step 3: Preparing the recording media 17 Selecting the recording media for movies (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63).. . . . . 17 Selecting the recording media for photos (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63).. . . . . 17 Inserting a memory card 18 Recording/Playback Recording 20 Recording movies 22 ...mode 25 Using the VIDEO LIGHT 26 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 26 Recording in mirror mode 26 Playback on the camcorder 27 Useful functions for playing movies and photos 30 Searching for desired images by date (Date Index 30 Searching for desired...
...time 15 Changing the language setting 16 Step 3: Preparing the recording media 17 Selecting the recording media for movies (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63).. . . . . 17 Selecting the recording media for photos (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63).. . . . . 17 Inserting a memory card 18 Recording/Playback Recording 20 Recording movies 22 ...mode 25 Using the VIDEO LIGHT 26 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 26 Recording in mirror mode 26 Playback on the camcorder 27 Useful functions for playing movies and photos 30 Searching for desired images by date (Date Index 30 Searching for desired...
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... contents Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 36 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 38 Dividing a movie 39 Capturing a photo from a movie 40 Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63 41 Dubbing movies 41 ... 47 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express 49 Creating a disc with a recorder, etc 50 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 53 Operating menus 53 Using MY MENU 54 Using the OPTION MENU 55 Menu lists 56 MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene...
... contents Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 36 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 38 Dividing a movie 39 Capturing a photo from a movie 40 Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63 41 Dubbing movies 41 ... 47 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express 49 Creating a disc with a recorder, etc 50 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 53 Operating menus 53 Using MY MENU 54 Using the OPTION MENU 55 Menu lists 56 MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene...
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...58562;). US 13 Notes on the battery pack When you leave your camcorder and put it in any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 70). DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 To use an electronic voltage transformer. Remove the battery pack from... your camcorder without any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz...
...58562;). US 13 Notes on the battery pack When you leave your camcorder and put it in any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 70). DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 To use an electronic voltage transformer. Remove the battery pack from... your camcorder without any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz...
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...MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. The recording medium is changed. US 17 DCR-SX43: DCR-SX44/SX63: DCR-SR68/SR88: Memory card * Internal memory * Internal hard disk Memory card Memory card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on the screen of recordable photos....57790; Tips See page 81 for the recordable time of movies. See page 81 for the number of your camcorder. The [MOVIE MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. Touch [YES] . The following ...
...MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. The recording medium is changed. US 17 DCR-SX43: DCR-SX44/SX63: DCR-SR68/SR88: Memory card * Internal memory * Internal hard disk Memory card Memory card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on the screen of recordable photos....57790; Tips See page 81 for the recordable time of movies. See page 81 for the number of your camcorder. The [MOVIE MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. Touch [YES] . The following ...
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...Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media) * Marked with your camcorder For recording movies, it is recommended that can be used with "Memory Stick PRO" media compatible equipment. Do not attach a label or the like on memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). "Memory Stick PRO Duo"media/"Memory Stick ...PRO-HG Duo"media (This size can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be used with your camcorder. US 18 The recording medium is displayed in...
...Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media) * Marked with your camcorder For recording movies, it is recommended that can be used with "Memory Stick PRO" media compatible equipment. Do not attach a label or the like on memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). "Memory Stick PRO Duo"media/"Memory Stick ...PRO-HG Duo"media (This size can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be used with your camcorder. US 18 The recording medium is displayed in...
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Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp. DCR-SR68/SR88 MODE button DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When shooting a photo MODE button (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When shooting a photo US 21 Your camcorder turns on. To turn on your camcorder. DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Recording/Playback 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE.
Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp. DCR-SR68/SR88 MODE button DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When shooting a photo MODE button (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When shooting a photo US 21 Your camcorder turns on. To turn on your camcorder. DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Recording/Playback 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE.
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US 22 DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, ... buttons on LCD about 3sec after Notes If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours. When a movie file...START/STOP to start recording. You can start recording after turning on your camcorder during this time. You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. To display the icons and indicators ...
US 22 DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, ... buttons on LCD about 3sec after Notes If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours. When a movie file...START/STOP to start recording. You can start recording after turning on your camcorder during this time. You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. To display the icons and indicators ...
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...p. 62). You can capture photos from recorded movies (p. 40). See page 80 on changing the recording media (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). However, you can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). To display them as a guide. ...right and left edges of your camcorder can check them , touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA INFO] (under [PLAYBACK] category) a desired setting . DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips ...
...p. 62). You can capture photos from recorded movies (p. 40). See page 80 on changing the recording media (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). However, you can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). To display them as a guide. ...right and left edges of your camcorder can check them , touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA INFO] (under [PLAYBACK] category) a desired setting . DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips ...
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... to the lens side (). Tips A mirror-image of the subject appears on and off. Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to cancel the VIDEO LIGHT. Notes The VIDEO LIGHT generates strong light. It is recommended that you... recorded. In this case, press LIGHT repeatedly to display . Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects To adjust the exposure for each recording media separately (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63).
... to the lens side (). Tips A mirror-image of the subject appears on and off. Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to cancel the VIDEO LIGHT. Notes The VIDEO LIGHT generates strong light. It is recommended that you... recorded. In this case, press LIGHT repeatedly to display . Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects To adjust the exposure for each recording media separately (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63).
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... (p. 15). 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES). Recording/Playback Switches operating button display. To MENU screen US 27 DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on your camcorder. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds. You can display the VISUAL INDEX screen also...
... (p. 15). 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES). Recording/Playback Switches operating button display. To MENU screen US 27 DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on your camcorder. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds. You can display the VISUAL INDEX screen also...
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...the A/V connecting cable with the TV. The yellow plug connection is not necessary. Connecting only the S VIDEO plug will be connected to. US 33 DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Recording/Playback IN VIDEO AUDIO TVs S VIDEO (Yellow) (White) (Red) VCRs (Yellow) Signal flow A/V Remote Connector Set... the input selector of the TV to the input your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). Playing images on a TV Connect your...
...the A/V connecting cable with the TV. The yellow plug connection is not necessary. Connecting only the S VIDEO plug will be connected to. US 33 DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Recording/Playback IN VIDEO AUDIO TVs S VIDEO (Yellow) (White) (Red) VCRs (Yellow) Signal flow A/V Remote Connector Set... the input selector of the TV to the input your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). Playing images on a TV Connect your...
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...movie will not be deleted after dubbing. All included images in a Playlist will be dubbed. The images recorded by this camcorder and stored onto the recording media are called "original." Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [REPAIR IMG.DB... DUB] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD]. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to prevent your camcorder from the internal recording media to memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/ SX44/SX63) Dubbing movies You can select multiple movies.
...movie will not be deleted after dubbing. All included images in a Playlist will be dubbed. The images recorded by this camcorder and stored onto the recording media are called "original." Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [REPAIR IMG.DB... DUB] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD]. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to prevent your camcorder from the internal recording media to memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/ SX44/SX63) Dubbing movies You can select multiple movies.
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...system, etc., format the external media on your camcorder. The format screen appears when the external media is connected to the external media. DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63: Movies and photos in the internal recording media of the camcorder that can be used. 1 Connect the AC ... ordinary disc drive such as an external hard disk drive. Saving images with an external device Notes For this operation, you need the USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM1 (sold separately) 5 Touch [Copy.] on to the Sony support page for your camcorder before use. DCR-SX43: Movies and ...
...system, etc., format the external media on your camcorder. The format screen appears when the external media is connected to the external media. DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63: Movies and photos in the internal recording media of the camcorder that can be used. 1 Connect the AC ... ordinary disc drive such as an external hard disk drive. Saving images with an external device Notes For this operation, you need the USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM1 (sold separately) 5 Touch [Copy.] on to the Sony support page for your camcorder before use. DCR-SX43: Movies and ...
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The default settings are marked with . BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. Notes When you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for deleting data is slightly reduced ...or [EMPTY] when you use the camcorder next time. The actual performing time for the setting. When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is as follows; DCR-SX44: about 13 minutes DCR-SX63: about 60 minutes DCR-SR68: about 40 minutes DCR-SR88: about 60 minutes If...
The default settings are marked with . BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. Notes When you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for deleting data is slightly reduced ...or [EMPTY] when you use the camcorder next time. The actual performing time for the setting. When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is as follows; DCR-SX44: about 13 minutes DCR-SX63: about 60 minutes DCR-SR68: about 40 minutes DCR-SR88: about 60 minutes If...
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... recording media (DCR-SR68/ SR88/SX44/SX63) You can record movies of a maximum of 9,999 scenes. The maximum continuous recording time of movies is the minimum recordable time. This technology causes fluctuations in ( ) is approximately 13 hours. Your camcorder uses the VBR...number in the recording time of the media. Expected recording time of movies Internal hard disk DCR-SR68 Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] DCR-SR88 Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] Internal memory DCR-SX44 Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] DCR-SX63 Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] (unit: minute) Recording time...
... recording media (DCR-SR68/ SR88/SX44/SX63) You can record movies of a maximum of 9,999 scenes. The maximum continuous recording time of movies is the minimum recordable time. This technology causes fluctuations in ( ) is approximately 13 hours. Your camcorder uses the VBR...number in the recording time of the media. Expected recording time of movies Internal hard disk DCR-SR68 Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] DCR-SR88 Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] Internal memory DCR-SX44 Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] DCR-SX63 Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] (unit: minute) Recording time...
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... media (Movie/Photo) Internal hard disk DCR-SR68: 80 GB DCR-SR88: 120 GB Internal memory DCR-SX44: 4 GB DCR-SX63: 16 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media SD memory card, SDHC memory card (Class 2, 4, 6, 10) When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of the camcorder. The capacity that a user...mm (1 3/4 ~ 104 in the memory card or format the memory card on the internal recording media may not delete data from the "Handycam" Handbook" on page 57.) to somebody, it is recommended that you delete data completely using data deletion software on disposal/transfer of the...
... media (Movie/Photo) Internal hard disk DCR-SR68: 80 GB DCR-SR88: 120 GB Internal memory DCR-SX44: 4 GB DCR-SX63: 16 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media SD memory card, SDHC memory card (Class 2, 4, 6, 10) When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of the camcorder. The capacity that a user...mm (1 3/4 ~ 104 in the memory card or format the memory card on the internal recording media may not delete data from the "Handycam" Handbook" on page 57.) to somebody, it is recommended that you delete data completely using data deletion software on disposal/transfer of the...
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... when using the camcorder at 25 C (77 °F) (10 C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °F) is [SP] (p. 54). Internal hard disk (80 GB) DCR-SR68: Recording mode Recording time [HQ] 1220 [SP] 1750 [LP] 3660 Internal hard disk (120 GB) DCR-SR88: Recording mode [HQ...] [SP] [LP] Recording time 1830 2630 5510 Internal memory (4 GB) DCR-SX44: Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] ...
... when using the camcorder at 25 C (77 °F) (10 C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °F) is [SP] (p. 54). Internal hard disk (80 GB) DCR-SR68: Recording mode Recording time [HQ] 1220 [SP] 1750 [LP] 3660 Internal hard disk (120 GB) DCR-SR88: Recording mode [HQ...] [SP] [LP] Recording time 1830 2630 5510 Internal memory (4 GB) DCR-SX44: Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] ...