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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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... Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) under the current recording or playback conditions. The LCD screen is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. LCD screen Battery pack The camcorder is manufactured using your computer, etc., beforehand. Before starting to record, test the...
... Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) under the current recording or playback conditions. The LCD screen is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. LCD screen Battery pack The camcorder is manufactured using your computer, etc., beforehand. Before starting to record, test the...
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... you may be copyrighted. When the camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to format the recording media of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. Availability of such ...lens. Images cannot be saved or recorded. SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) [YES] [YES] . Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a cable, be sure ...others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR- Pushing the plug forcibly into the lens. It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras ...
... you may be copyrighted. When the camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to format the recording media of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. Availability of such ...lens. Images cannot be saved or recorded. SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) [YES] [YES] . Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a cable, be sure ...others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR- Pushing the plug forcibly into the lens. It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras ...
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Doing so may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder. And, the illustrations of your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for illustration purposes are subject to change without notice. On the drop sensor (DCR-SR68/SR88) To protect the internal hard disk from the camcorder, or subject the camcorder to shock or vibration when the...
Doing so may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder. And, the illustrations of your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for illustration purposes are subject to change without notice. On the drop sensor (DCR-SR68/SR88) To protect the internal hard disk from the camcorder, or subject the camcorder to shock or vibration when the...
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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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...balanced volume of spaciousness Use the panning technique. 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 your movies. Zooming smoothly Zoom in dim light, such ...as you turn your upper body slowly. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is closer to the microphone than the recorded person. Evoking a feeling ...
...balanced volume of spaciousness Use the panning technique. 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 your movies. Zooming smoothly Zoom in dim light, such ...as you turn your upper body slowly. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is closer to the microphone than the recorded person. Evoking a feeling ...
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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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Battery pack NP-FV30 (supplied) NP-FV50 NP-FV70 NP-FV100 Charging time 115 155 195 390 Times measured with the camcorder at the upper left on the LCD screen. US 12 The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required ... indicator at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °F) is recommended. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor...
Battery pack NP-FV30 (supplied) NP-FV50 NP-FV70 NP-FV100 Charging time 115 155 195 390 Times measured with the camcorder at the upper left on the LCD screen. US 12 The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required ... indicator at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °F) is recommended. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor...
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Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is not discharged. US 13 Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack (). DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 To use an electronic voltage transformer. .... The battery pack is damaged. The temperature of the battery pack is high. Notes on the battery pack When you leave your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Notes Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a ...
Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is not discharged. US 13 Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack (). DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 To use an electronic voltage transformer. .... The battery pack is damaged. The temperature of the battery pack is high. Notes on the battery pack When you leave your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Notes Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a ...
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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. US 14 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor.
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. 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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... [GENERAL SET] category) [CLOCK SET]. Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on your camcorder. US 15 POWER button MODE lamp 2 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. Your camcorder turns on. To turn on , and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD ...screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is not on the LCD screen. To set [DST...
... [GENERAL SET] category) [CLOCK SET]. Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on your camcorder. US 15 POWER button MODE lamp 2 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. Your camcorder turns on. To turn on , and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD ...screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is not on the LCD screen. To set [DST...
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... ] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language . Changing the language setting You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 70) is turned Tips You can change the on the recording media, and...; [DATE/ TIME] . You can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on -screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER.
... ] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language . Changing the language setting You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 70) is turned Tips You can change the on the recording media, and...; [DATE/ TIME] . You can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on -screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER.
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... See page 81 for the recordable time of your camcorder. You can be used differs depending on the screen of movies. See page 81 for photos (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) Touch (MENU) ...DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MOVIE MEDIA SET]. The recording medium is changed. 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 your camcorder...
... See page 81 for the recordable time of your camcorder. You can be used differs depending on the screen of movies. See page 81 for photos (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) Touch (MENU) ...DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MOVIE MEDIA SET]. The recording medium is changed. 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 your camcorder...
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...Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo"media (This size can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be used . Recording media icon The icon displayed on the LCD screen varies depending on memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). US 18 Types of "Memory Stick" media that you... use "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media of up to 32 GB are guaranteed to record movies and/or photos on the camcorder you use . Types of the screen.
...Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo"media (This size can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be used . Recording media icon The icon displayed on the LCD screen varies depending on memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). US 18 Types of "Memory Stick" media that you... use "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media of up to 32 GB are guaranteed to record movies and/or photos on the camcorder you use . Types of the screen.
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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 You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can stop recording also by touching ...movie file is created automatically. It will be displayed for about 3 seconds, then disappear after you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of the LCD screen. Rec & zoom buttons on LCD about 3sec after Notes If...
US 22 You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can stop recording also by touching ...movie file is created automatically. It will be displayed for about 3 seconds, then disappear after you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of the LCD screen. Rec & zoom buttons on LCD about 3sec after Notes If...
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In this case, set [GUIDEFRAME] to the camcorder Data code during recording. Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded automatically on the screen as [DATA CODE] during playback. DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on a TV which is not compatible with...
In this case, set [GUIDEFRAME] to the camcorder Data code during recording. Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded automatically on the screen as [DATA CODE] during playback. DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on a TV which is not compatible with...
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... can magnify images also with quick movements may change the zoom speed with the / button on the LCD screen. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 150 cm (about 59 1/8 in the LP...
... can magnify images also with quick movements may change the zoom speed with the / button on the LCD screen. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 150 cm (about 59 1/8 in the LP...