Handycam® Handbook
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...; AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) 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 formatted, and cannot be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in low light conditions, such as at...
...; AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) 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 formatted, and cannot be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in low light conditions, such as at...
Handycam® Handbook
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... your images on some type of the camcorder, storage media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on optional accessories We recommend using a VCR or a DVD/HDD recorder, etc. (p. 47). It is equipped with a cable, be saved or recorded. If you save your recorded images on the LCD screen (p. 76). US Images cannot be sure to a malfunction of external media first, and then perform [MEDIA FORMAT] by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony...
... your images on some type of the camcorder, storage media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on optional accessories We recommend using a VCR or a DVD/HDD recorder, etc. (p. 47). It is equipped with a cable, be saved or recorded. If you save your recorded images on the LCD screen (p. 76). US Images cannot be sure to a malfunction of external media first, and then perform [MEDIA FORMAT] by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony...
Handycam® Handbook
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... may also be recorded. About images, illustrations, and screen displays of this manual The example images used in this manual for understandability. In this manual, the 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 subject to shock or vibration when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15) or the access lamp (p. 19...
... may also be recorded. About images, illustrations, and screen displays of this manual The example images used in this manual for understandability. In this manual, the 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 subject to shock or vibration when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15) or the access lamp (p. 19...
Handycam® Handbook
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... recordable time of the LCD screen is flashing Tips When a face is detected, a white frame appears and the image quality around the face is not compatible with full pixel display. DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on the recording media. Recording/Playback The following recording media. In this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder Data code during recording The recording date, time...
... recordable time of the LCD screen is flashing Tips When a face is detected, a white frame appears and the image quality around the face is not compatible with full pixel display. DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on the recording media. Recording/Playback The following recording media. In this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder Data code during recording The recording date, time...
Handycam® Handbook
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... power zoom lever may also be recorded. You cannot change , depending on the power zoom lever. Move it further for a faster zoom. Notes SteadyShot may change the zoom speed with the / button on the LCD screen. Tips You can set [ DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 63) if you want to zoom to a greater level. US 25 Long time recording High quality recording Touch (MENU) [Show others] [ REC MODE] (under [SHOOTING SET...
... power zoom lever may also be recorded. You cannot change , depending on the power zoom lever. Move it further for a faster zoom. Notes SteadyShot may change the zoom speed with the / button on the LCD screen. Tips You can set [ DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 63) if you want to zoom to a greater level. US 25 Long time recording High quality recording Touch (MENU) [Show others] [ REC MODE] (under [SHOOTING SET...
Handycam® Handbook
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...also by recording date. Touch the (Photo) () a desired photo () to play back a movie. Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the following recording media are displayed and sorted by touching screen. (VIEW IMAGES) on changing the recording media (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES). DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips...
...also by recording date. Touch the (Photo) () a desired photo () to play back a movie. Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the following recording media are displayed and sorted by touching screen. (VIEW IMAGES) on changing the recording media (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES). DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips...
Handycam® Handbook
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...external media. media with a capacity exceeding 2 TB ordinary disc drive such as an external hard disk drive. DCR-SX43: Movies and photos that have not yet been saved on the camcorder screen. If the external media was formatted to NTFS file system, etc., format the external media on to external media can be saved. DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63: Movies and photos in the internal recording media of your camcorder. Saving images with an external device Saving images in external media (DIRECT COPY) You can save movies and photos on external media that can be used. 1 Connect...
...external media. media with a capacity exceeding 2 TB ordinary disc drive such as an external hard disk drive. DCR-SX43: Movies and photos that have not yet been saved on the camcorder screen. If the external media was formatted to NTFS file system, etc., format the external media on to external media can be saved. DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63: Movies and photos in the internal recording media of your camcorder. Saving images with an external device Saving images in external media (DIRECT COPY) You can save movies and photos on external media that can be used. 1 Connect...
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... the camcorder screen. The VISUAL INDEX screen of the external media is displayed. Play back the image (p. 27). You can make menu settings of the external media such as deleting images. When connecting an external media The images saved in the external media are as illustrated below. Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MOVIE DUB] (when selecting movies)/[PHOTO COPY] (when US selecting photos). 46 Follow the on-screen instructions to select the recording media and image selection methods (DCR-SR68...
... the camcorder screen. The VISUAL INDEX screen of the external media is displayed. Play back the image (p. 27). You can make menu settings of the external media such as deleting images. When connecting an external media The images saved in the external media are as illustrated below. Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MOVIE DUB] (when selecting movies)/[PHOTO COPY] (when US selecting photos). 46 Follow the on-screen instructions to select the recording media and image selection methods (DCR-SR68...
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... delete all the recorded movies and photos are at risk of warning messages If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions. Performing [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 67) may enable you cannot record movies or photos. Data error. An error occurred during reading or writing the internal recording media of the camcorder is set [DROP SENSOR] to use your camcorder. Do you want to repair the Image Database File? The management file is created. Try with another memory card...
... delete all the recorded movies and photos are at risk of warning messages If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions. Performing [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 67) may enable you cannot record movies or photos. Data error. An error occurred during reading or writing the internal recording media of the camcorder is set [DROP SENSOR] to use your camcorder. Do you want to repair the Image Database File? The management file is created. Try with another memory card...
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... 95 Troubleshooting 71 Turning the power on 15 TV 33 TV color systems 83 TV TYPE 33 Rec & zoom buttons on LCD....22 TWILIGHT 58 REC MODE 25 Recording 22 Recording media 17 Recording time of movies/ number of recordable photos....80 Repair 71 REPAIR IMG.DB F 78 RESET 94 U USB cable 47, 49 USB CONNECT 47, 49 V VBR 81 VIDEO LIGHT 26 VIEW IMAGES 27, 30 S VISUAL INDEX 27 Saving images in external media 45 SCENE SELECTION............58, 76 Screen indicators 92 Self-diagnosis display/Warning...
... 95 Troubleshooting 71 Turning the power on 15 TV 33 TV color systems 83 TV TYPE 33 Rec & zoom buttons on LCD....22 TWILIGHT 58 REC MODE 25 Recording 22 Recording media 17 Recording time of movies/ number of recordable photos....80 Repair 71 REPAIR IMG.DB F 78 RESET 94 U USB cable 47, 49 USB CONNECT 47, 49 V VBR 81 VIDEO LIGHT 26 VIEW IMAGES 27, 30 S VISUAL INDEX 27 Saving images in external media 45 SCENE SELECTION............58, 76 Screen indicators 92 Self-diagnosis display/Warning...
Marketing Specifications
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...; / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ media and SD/ SDHC media (sold separately), allowing you to burn DVDs directly from far away. Direct Connection with more natural-looking skin tones. 1/8" Advanced HAD® CCD sensor Offering a 680K (gross) pixel resolution, delivers stunning detail and clarity for exceptional video and still image performance. DCR-SR68 Hard Disk Drive Handycam® Camcorder The DCR-SR68 features a built-in 80GB1 hard disk drive for extended recording, an LED video light...
...; / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ media and SD/ SDHC media (sold separately), allowing you to burn DVDs directly from far away. Direct Connection with more natural-looking skin tones. 1/8" Advanced HAD® CCD sensor Offering a 680K (gross) pixel resolution, delivers stunning detail and clarity for exceptional video and still image performance. DCR-SR68 Hard Disk Drive Handycam® Camcorder The DCR-SR68 features a built-in 80GB1 hard disk drive for extended recording, an LED video light...
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...prohibited. DCR-SR68 Hard Disk Drive Handycam® Camcorder Specifications IMAGER Imaging Device Processor Imager Pixel Gross Size VIDEO Video Actual 16:9 Video Actual 4:3 Video Resolution (Movie Quality) Video Signal System Video Format(s) Supported STILL PICTURE Still Actual 16:9 Still Actual 4:3 Still Picture Resolution Dual Record Resolution AUDIO Audio Recording Format Microphone MEDIA TYPE Recording Media Internal Memory RECORDING CAPACITY Rec. / Playback with Internal Memory OPTICS AND LENS Lens Type 35mm Equivalent 16:9 35mm Equivalent 4:3 Aperture Exposure Control Filter...
...prohibited. DCR-SR68 Hard Disk Drive Handycam® Camcorder Specifications IMAGER Imaging Device Processor Imager Pixel Gross Size VIDEO Video Actual 16:9 Video Actual 4:3 Video Resolution (Movie Quality) Video Signal System Video Format(s) Supported STILL PICTURE Still Actual 16:9 Still Actual 4:3 Still Picture Resolution Dual Record Resolution AUDIO Audio Recording Format Microphone MEDIA TYPE Recording Media Internal Memory RECORDING CAPACITY Rec. / Playback with Internal Memory OPTICS AND LENS Lens Type 35mm Equivalent 16:9 35mm Equivalent 4:3 Aperture Exposure Control Filter...
Operating Guide
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.... In this manual for a long time, fragmentation of internal recording media Internal hard disk + memory card 80 GB 120 GB Memory card Input/ output Internal memory + memory card 4 GB 16 GB US 10 SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) [YES] [YES] . MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. Confirm the model name of this manual The example images used in this manual, the internal hard disk (DCRSR68/SR88), the internal memory (DCR-SX44/ SX63) of your camcorder. When the camcorder is connected to a computer...
.... In this manual for a long time, fragmentation of internal recording media Internal hard disk + memory card 80 GB 120 GB Memory card Input/ output Internal memory + memory card 4 GB 16 GB US 10 SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) [YES] [YES] . MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. Confirm the model name of this manual The example images used in this manual, the internal hard disk (DCRSR68/SR88), the internal memory (DCR-SX44/ SX63) of your camcorder. When the camcorder is connected to a computer...
Operating Guide
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..., recording/playback may be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. Eject the memory card when the access lamp (p. 22) is lit or flashing Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from shock by the camcorder may damage the internal hard disk drive of the following, otherwise, the recording media may be damaged, recorded images may be impossible to play back or may be stopped. US 11 Notes on use...
..., recording/playback may be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. Eject the memory card when the access lamp (p. 22) is lit or flashing Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from shock by the camcorder may damage the internal hard disk drive of the following, otherwise, the recording media may be damaged, recorded images may be impossible to play back or may be stopped. US 11 Notes on use...
Operating Guide
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... battery pack 15 Charging the battery pack abroad 17 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 18 Changing the language setting 19 Step 3: Preparing the recording media 20 To check the recording media settings 21 Dubbing or copying movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63 22 Recording/Playback Recording 23 Playback on the camcorder 28 Playing images on a TV 31 Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 34 Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows...
... battery pack 15 Charging the battery pack abroad 17 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 18 Changing the language setting 19 Step 3: Preparing the recording media 20 To check the recording media settings 21 Dubbing or copying movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63 22 Recording/Playback Recording 23 Playback on the camcorder 28 Playing images on a TV 31 Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 34 Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows...
Operating Guide
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...; To create discs or use other functions on Windows XP, Image Mastering API v2.0 for Windows XP in response to the message displayed when you delete image files, follow the instructions to install the required software. Restart the computer if required to complete the installation. Connect the camcorder to the internet for the installation.) You may not be installed. If Image Mastering API v2.0 for Windows XP has not...
...; To create discs or use other functions on Windows XP, Image Mastering API v2.0 for Windows XP in response to the message displayed when you delete image files, follow the instructions to install the required software. Restart the computer if required to complete the installation. Connect the camcorder to the internet for the installation.) You may not be installed. If Image Mastering API v2.0 for Windows XP has not...
Operating Guide
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... the external media. Refer to external media can be saved. DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63: Movies and photos in external media (DIRECT COPY) You can save movies and photos on external media (USB storage device), such as CD or DVD drive media connected via USB hub media with built-in the camcorder that have not yet been saved on to use the following devices as an external media. media with a capacity exceeding 2 TB ordinary disc drive such as an external hard disk drive. USB Adaptor Cable...
... the external media. Refer to external media can be saved. DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63: Movies and photos in external media (DIRECT COPY) You can save movies and photos on external media (USB storage device), such as CD or DVD drive media connected via USB hub media with built-in the camcorder that have not yet been saved on to use the following devices as an external media. media with a capacity exceeding 2 TB ordinary disc drive such as an external hard disk drive. USB Adaptor Cable...
Operating Guide
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... "Handycam" Handbook" on page 57.) to prevent the recovery of your camcorder or a computer, you may not be completely erased. US 62 System Signal format: NTSC color, EIA standards Movie recording format: Video: MPEG-2 PS Audio recording system: Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator Photo file format : DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible : Exif Ver.2.21 Compatible : MPF Baseline Compatible Recording 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...
... "Handycam" Handbook" on page 57.) to prevent the recovery of your camcorder or a computer, you may not be completely erased. US 62 System Signal format: NTSC color, EIA standards Movie recording format: Video: MPEG-2 PS Audio recording system: Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator Photo file format : DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible : Exif Ver.2.21 Compatible : MPF Baseline Compatible Recording 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...
Operating Guide
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... [SHOOTING SET] category). In the default setting, the recording mode is recommended) The recording and playback time will be shorter in low temperatures, or depending on the recording and subject conditions, [ REC MODE]. Recording condition: Recording mode [SP]. Typical recording time shows the time when you use your camcorder. 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...
... [SHOOTING SET] category). In the default setting, the recording mode is recommended) The recording and playback time will be shorter in low temperatures, or depending on the recording and subject conditions, [ REC MODE]. Recording condition: Recording mode [SP]. Typical recording time shows the time when you use your camcorder. 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...
Operating Guide
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... OPTION MENU 53 P Parts and controls 67 PHOTO MEDIA SET 20 Photos 26, 28 Playback 28 PMB (Picture Motion Browser 36, 39 PMB Help 39 Power on 18 Precautions 60 R Rec & zoom buttons on LCD....25 Recording 25 Recording and playback time....64 Recording media 20 Repair 58 RESET 68 S Saving images in external media 43 Screen indicators 66 Self-diagnosis display 59 Setting the date and time...........18 Software 36 Specifications 62 Supplied items 8 T Thumbnail 34 Troubleshooting 58 Turning the power on 18 TV 31 TV TYPE 31 U USB cable...
... OPTION MENU 53 P Parts and controls 67 PHOTO MEDIA SET 20 Photos 26, 28 Playback 28 PMB (Picture Motion Browser 36, 39 PMB Help 39 Power on 18 Precautions 60 R Rec & zoom buttons on LCD....25 Recording 25 Recording and playback time....64 Recording media 20 Repair 58 RESET 68 S Saving images in external media 43 Screen indicators 66 Self-diagnosis display 59 Setting the date and time...........18 Software 36 Specifications 62 Supplied items 8 T Thumbnail 34 Troubleshooting 58 Turning the power on 18 TV 31 TV TYPE 31 U USB cable...
