Handycam® Handbook
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...Read this camcorder. These points are the supplied quantity. 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 ...
...Read this camcorder. These points are the supplied quantity. 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 ...
Handycam® Handbook
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... Notes on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Availability of the camcorder using a VCR or a DVD/HDD recorder, etc. (p. 47). US Also, you can save your camcorder. When the camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories Do not...temperature of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you repeat recording/deleting images for video cameras and offers a quality typical of the camcorder being lost, save the image data on a TV, you save all your camcorder may be copyrighted. SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63...
... Notes on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Availability of the camcorder using a VCR or a DVD/HDD recorder, etc. (p. 47). US Also, you can save your camcorder. When the camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories Do not...temperature of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you repeat recording/deleting images for video cameras and offers a quality typical of the camcorder being lost, save the image data on a TV, you save all your camcorder may be copyrighted. SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63...
Handycam® Handbook
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...memory card 4 GB 16 GB Notes on the bottom of your camcorder. The main differences in very loud areas. On the drop sensor (DCR-SR68/SR88) To protect the internal hard disk from the camcorder, or subject the camcorder to play back or may be lost, or other malfunctions could ...gravity condition, the block noise made when this function is lit or flashing Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from shock by the camcorder may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder. Confirm the model name on use Do not do any of the following, otherwise...
...memory card 4 GB 16 GB Notes on the bottom of your camcorder. The main differences in very loud areas. On the drop sensor (DCR-SR68/SR88) To protect the internal hard disk from the camcorder, or subject the camcorder to play back or may be lost, or other malfunctions could ...gravity condition, the block noise made when this function is lit or flashing Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from shock by the camcorder may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder. Confirm the model name on use Do not do any of the following, otherwise...
Handycam® Handbook
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... that may make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in dim light, such as you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. Stay still at the end of panning for a while to the microphone than the recorded person. Using accessories Make..., you turn your movies. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. Excessive zooming will make movies that you can make the viewer feel tired when viewing them. Accentuating movies with your upper body slowly. By always carrying spare batteries, you not move your body. Narrate the subject, or...
... that may make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in dim light, such as you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. Stay still at the end of panning for a while to the microphone than the recorded person. Using accessories Make..., you turn your movies. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. Excessive zooming will make movies that you can make the viewer feel tired when viewing them. Accentuating movies with your upper body slowly. By always carrying spare batteries, you not move your body. Narrate the subject, or...
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... for successful recording 6 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 11 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and 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 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...
... for successful recording 6 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 11 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and 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 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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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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Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack DCR-SR68/SR88 Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 DC IN jack DC plug AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) CHG (charge) lamp Getting started Battery pack DC IN jack DC plug AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) US 11
Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack DCR-SR68/SR88 Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 DC IN jack DC plug AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) CHG (charge) lamp Getting started Battery pack DC IN jack DC plug AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) US 11
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...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 when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC .... The CHG (charge) lamp turns off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder is recommended. Battery pack NP-FV30 (supplied) NP-FV50 NP-FV70...
...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 when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC .... The CHG (charge) lamp turns off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder is recommended. Battery pack NP-FV30 (supplied) NP-FV50 NP-FV70...
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...: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is damaged. The temperature of the battery pack is low. Getting started To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 To...battery pack is attached, the battery pack is not discharged. Charging the battery pack abroad You can charge the battery pack in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is high. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack (). Remove the battery pack from your camcorder...
...: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is damaged. The temperature of the battery pack is low. Getting started To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 To...battery pack is attached, the battery pack is not discharged. Charging the battery pack abroad You can charge the battery pack in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is high. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack (). Remove the battery pack from your camcorder...
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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. This may cause a malfunction. US 14 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor.
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. This may cause a malfunction. US 14 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor.
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... then adjust the angle (). 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 19) is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished. They are...57732; . DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on the following states will be indicated if data is lit or flashing The media icon in the default setting. To adjust the angle of your camcorder can check ...
... then adjust the angle (). 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 19) is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished. They are...57732; . DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on the following states will be indicated if data is lit or flashing The media icon in the default setting. To adjust the angle of your camcorder can check ...
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... VIDEO LIGHT directly in front of the eyes at a distance of the subject appears on and off. Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (). Tips A mirror-image of about 30 cm to 150 cm (11 7/8 in... can use the battery pack is recommended that you record movies with the VIDEO LIGHT set to , the video light may turn on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded. Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects To adjust the exposure for each recording media separately (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44...
... VIDEO LIGHT directly in front of the eyes at a distance of the subject appears on and off. Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (). Tips A mirror-image of about 30 cm to 150 cm (11 7/8 in... can use the battery pack is recommended that you record movies with the VIDEO LIGHT set to , the video light may turn on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded. Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects To adjust the exposure for each recording media separately (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44...
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... image on the playback screen from OPTION MENU. To delete all images recorded in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder Deleting movies and photos You can free media space by date]. To delete all photos on the same day at one... on the same day at one time, touch [ DELETE] [ DELETE ALL] [YES] [YES] . US 36 Making good use of your camcorder while deleting the images.
... image on the playback screen from OPTION MENU. To delete all images recorded in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder Deleting movies and photos You can free media space by date]. To delete all photos on the same day at one... on the same day at one time, touch [ DELETE] [ DELETE ALL] [YES] [YES] . US 36 Making good use of your camcorder while deleting the images.
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...(p. 38). Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from OPTION MENU. dividing movies on the camcorder. Making good use of your camcorder while dividing the movie. Play and pause toggles as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on the playback... screen from your camcorder Returns to the beginning of the selected movie 4 Touch...
...(p. 38). Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from OPTION MENU. dividing movies on the camcorder. Making good use of your camcorder while dividing the movie. Play and pause toggles as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on the playback... screen from your camcorder Returns to the beginning of the selected movie 4 Touch...
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...previous screen. Touch [YES] . Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder US 43 Movies added to the Playlist. To add all the movies recorded on the memory card. You ... image. Playing the Playlist Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [PLAYLIST EDIT] (under [PLAYBACK] category). The recording dates of your camcorder while adding movies to the Playlist appear. Creating the Playlist Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [PLAYLIST] (under [EDIT] category)....
...previous screen. Touch [YES] . Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder US 43 Movies added to the Playlist. To add all the movies recorded on the memory card. You ... image. Playing the Playlist Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [PLAYLIST EDIT] (under [PLAYBACK] category). The recording dates of your camcorder while adding movies to the Playlist appear. Creating the Playlist Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [PLAYLIST] (under [EDIT] category)....
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... ADD 43 ADD by date 43 ERASE 44 ERASE ALL 44 MOVE 44 (OTHERS) category USB CONNECT USB CONNECT*1 USB CONNECT*2 USB CONNECT DISC BURN BATTERY INFO 49 49 49 Operating Guide 66 (MANAGE MEDIA) category MEDIA SETTINGS MOVIE MEDIA SET*1*2 PHOTO MEDIA SET*1*2 MEDIA INFO MEDIA FORMAT HDD*1 INT. HDD...
... ADD 43 ADD by date 43 ERASE 44 ERASE ALL 44 MOVE 44 (OTHERS) category USB CONNECT USB CONNECT*1 USB CONNECT*2 USB CONNECT DISC BURN BATTERY INFO 49 49 49 Operating Guide 66 (MANAGE MEDIA) category MEDIA SETTINGS MOVIE MEDIA SET*1*2 PHOTO MEDIA SET*1*2 MEDIA INFO MEDIA FORMAT HDD*1 INT. HDD...
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...white object such as a piece of paper, to fill the screen under the same lighting conditions as you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after touching , set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or adjust the color in [ONE PUSH] under sodium lamps ...using [BLACK FADER] may be set. When [ONE PUSH] was selected, if keeps flashing after inside use (or vice versa), aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for the following recording conditions: Indoors At party scenes or studios where the lighting ...
...white object such as a piece of paper, to fill the screen under the same lighting conditions as you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after touching , set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or adjust the color in [ONE PUSH] under sodium lamps ...using [BLACK FADER] may be set. When [ONE PUSH] was selected, if keeps flashing after inside use (or vice versa), aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for the following recording conditions: Indoors At party scenes or studios where the lighting ...
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MOVIE DUB (DCR-SR68/SR88/ SX44/SX63) See page 41. EDIT (Items for other settings) See "Using menus" (p. 53) on the operation. PHOTO CAPTURE See page 40. PLAYLIST EDIT See page 43. The default settings are marked with . To close the battery information screen Touch . PROTECT See page 38. DIVIDE See page 39. US 66 PHOTO COPY (DCR-SR68/ SR88/SX44/SX63) See page 42. OTHERS (Items for editing) See "Using menus" (p. 53) on the operation. DELETE See page 36. USB CONNECT See page 49. BATTERY INFO You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the battery.
MOVIE DUB (DCR-SR68/SR88/ SX44/SX63) See page 41. EDIT (Items for other settings) See "Using menus" (p. 53) on the operation. PHOTO CAPTURE See page 40. PLAYLIST EDIT See page 43. The default settings are marked with . To close the battery information screen Touch . PROTECT See page 38. DIVIDE See page 39. US 66 PHOTO COPY (DCR-SR68/ SR88/SX44/SX63) See page 42. OTHERS (Items for editing) See "Using menus" (p. 53) on the operation. DELETE See page 36. USB CONNECT See page 49. BATTERY INFO You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the battery.
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...screen outside and close the LCD panel 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 ...camcorder next time. US 68 GENERAL SET (Other setup items) See "Using menus" (p. 53) on the operation. 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...
...screen outside and close the LCD panel 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 ...camcorder next time. US 68 GENERAL SET (Other setup items) See "Using menus" (p. 53) on the operation. 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...
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... or local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder may check a minimum amount of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it for a while, then turn the camcorder on your camcorder on other devices......... We will be ready to shoot after the power...
... or local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder may check a minimum amount of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it for a while, then turn the camcorder on your camcorder on other devices......... We will be ready to shoot after the power...