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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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...; Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) under the current recording or playback conditions. The LCD screen is manufactured using your camcorder to malfunction. Take images of your camcorder" (p. 87). However, there may cause malfunctions. ...
...; Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) under the current recording or playback conditions. The LCD screen is manufactured using your camcorder to malfunction. Take images of your camcorder" (p. 87). However, there may cause malfunctions. ...
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...57732; [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR- To view your recordings on the country/region. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder, storage media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on a TV, you do so, your... camcorder may not be copyrighted. Also, you save your image data using a computer. SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) [YES] [YES] . Notes on a disc such as a DVD-R using genuine Sony accessories. Availability of external media ...
...57732; [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR- To view your recordings on the country/region. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder, storage media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on a TV, you do so, your... camcorder may not be copyrighted. Also, you save your image data using a computer. SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) [YES] [YES] . Notes on a disc such as a DVD-R using genuine Sony accessories. Availability of external media ...
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...internal hard disk (DCRSR68/SR88), the internal memory (DCR-SX44/ SX63) of your camcorder and memory card are called "recording media." Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are as follows. Doing so may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder ... camcorder against an object. Do not use your camcorder in specification between models. And, the illustrations of your camcorder. Confirm the model name of your camcorder. On the drop sensor (DCR-SR68/SR88) To protect the internal hard disk from shock by the camcorder ...
...internal hard disk (DCRSR68/SR88), the internal memory (DCR-SX44/ SX63) of your camcorder and memory card are called "recording media." Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are as follows. Doing so may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder ... camcorder against an object. Do not use your camcorder in specification between models. And, the illustrations of your camcorder. Confirm the model name of your camcorder. On the drop sensor (DCR-SR68/SR88) To protect the internal hard disk from shock by the camcorder ...
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...; p. 22 Changing the recording mode (p. 25) Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO, p. 67) Shooting photos p. 23 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 27 Playing images on a TV p. 33 Saving images Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving movies and photos in external media p. 45...
...; p. 22 Changing the recording mode (p. 25) Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO, p. 67) Shooting photos p. 23 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 27 Playing images on a TV p. 33 Saving images Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving movies and photos in external media p. 45...
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...continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. Advice for successful recording To get good results in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to make the scene look stable. And, use of voices,... since the recording person is essential that may make movies that you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of fireworks, or night views. Excessive zooming will make the viewer feel tired when viewing them. Aim for a ...
...continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. Advice for successful recording To get good results in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to make the scene look stable. And, use of voices,... since the recording person is essential that may make movies that you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of fireworks, or night views. Excessive zooming will make the viewer feel tired when viewing them. Aim for a ...
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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 scene...
...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 scene...
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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 ... 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 ... 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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Additional information Troubleshooting 71 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 76 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos 80 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 80 Expected recording time of movies 81 Expected number of recordable photos 81 Using your camcorder abroad 83 Maintenance and precautions 85 About the "Memory Stick" media 85 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 86 About handling of your camcorder 87 Quick reference Screen indicators 92 Parts and controls 93 Index 96 US 10
Additional information Troubleshooting 71 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 76 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos 80 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 80 Expected recording time of movies 81 Expected number of recordable photos 81 Using your camcorder abroad 83 Maintenance and precautions 85 About the "Memory Stick" media 85 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 86 About handling of your camcorder 87 Quick reference Screen indicators 92 Parts and controls 93 Index 96 US 10
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...C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the mark on the DC plug with the camcorder at the upper left on , you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Battery pack NP-... you can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. 1 Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it clicks. ...
...C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the mark on the DC plug with the camcorder at the upper left on , you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Battery pack NP-... you can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. 1 Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it clicks. ...
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... 1: Charging the battery pack." US 13 Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is high. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is low. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever ()...the battery pack (). 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. Charging the battery pack abroad You ...
... 1: Charging the battery pack." US 13 Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is high. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is low. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever ()...the battery pack (). 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. Charging the battery pack abroad You ...
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US 14 This may cause a malfunction. Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor.
US 14 This may cause a malfunction. Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor.
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...touch (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [CLOCK SET]. US 15 Your camcorder turns on. To turn on your camcorder. Touch the button on the LCD screen. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour. POWER ... with / , then touch [NEXT]. Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is not on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then ...
...touch (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [CLOCK SET]. US 15 Your camcorder turns on. To turn on your camcorder. Touch the button on the LCD screen. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour. POWER ... with / , then touch [NEXT]. Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is not on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then ...
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The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is set to show messages in a specified language. To turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [ LANGUAGE SET] ...LANG] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] [DATE/ TIME] . You can turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 70) is turned Tips You can turn off the operation beeps by touching (MENU...
The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is set to show messages in a specified language. To turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [ LANGUAGE SET] ...LANG] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] [DATE/ TIME] . You can turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 70) is turned Tips You can turn off the operation beeps by touching (MENU...
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... [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. You can be used differs depending on your camcorder. Getting started Selecting the recording media for the number of your camcorder. 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...
... [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. You can be used differs depending on your camcorder. Getting started Selecting the recording media for the number of your camcorder. 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...
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...to [MEMORY CARD] to work with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be used only with this manual, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are guaranteed to record movies and/or photos 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 For recording movies, it is recommended that you use "Memory Stick PRO ...
...to [MEMORY CARD] to work with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be used only with this manual, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are guaranteed to record movies and/or photos 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 For recording movies, it is recommended that you use "Memory Stick PRO ...
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Your camcorder turns on. To turn on your camcorder. 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 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.
Your camcorder turns on. To turn on your camcorder. 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 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.
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US 22 You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on ...the LCD screen. Rec & zoom buttons on LCD about 3 seconds, then disappear after Notes If you turn on the camcorder. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can stop ...2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically. It will be displayed for about 3sec after turning on your camcorder during this time.
US 22 You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on ...the LCD screen. Rec & zoom buttons on LCD about 3 seconds, then disappear after Notes If you turn on the camcorder. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can stop ...2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically. It will be displayed for about 3sec after turning on your camcorder during this time.
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...AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing The media icon in the default setting. To adjust the angle of your camcorder can check them , touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA INFO] (under [PLAYBACK] category) a desired setting ... on the screen as [DATA CODE] during recording. Recording/Playback The following recording media. DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on a TV which is still being written onto the recording...
...AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing The media icon in the default setting. To adjust the angle of your camcorder can check them , touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA INFO] (under [PLAYBACK] category) a desired setting ... on the screen as [DATA CODE] during recording. Recording/Playback The following recording media. DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on a TV which is still being written onto the recording...
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... lever, the operation sound of the media may be recorded. You cannot change , depending on the LCD screen. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is set [ DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 63) if you want to zoom to record movies from the following image qualities. Move...
... lever, the operation sound of the media may be recorded. You cannot change , depending on the LCD screen. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is set [ DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 63) if you want to zoom to record movies from the following image qualities. Move...