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...the lens to malfunction. However, there may cause malfunctions. Do not aim at dusk. LCD screen Battery pack The camcorder is recommended for long periods of time may be recovered. Menu items, LCD panel, and lens ... 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 direct sunlight ...
...the lens to malfunction. However, there may cause malfunctions. Do not aim at dusk. LCD screen Battery pack The camcorder is recommended for long periods of time may be recovered. Menu items, LCD panel, and lens ... 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 direct sunlight ...
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...camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you do so, your camcorder may not play correctly on some type of external media first, and then perform [MEDIA FORMAT] by Carl Zeiss, in a malfunction of your recorded images on the recording media. In this camcorder. SR68...; the desired medium (DCR- When the camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to format the recording media of the camcorder using a computer. Unauthorized recording of such materials may result in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior...
...camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you do so, your camcorder may not play correctly on some type of external media first, and then perform [MEDIA FORMAT] by Carl Zeiss, in a malfunction of your recorded images on the recording media. In this camcorder. SR68...; the desired medium (DCR- When the camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to format the recording media of the camcorder using a computer. Unauthorized recording of such materials may result in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior...
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... battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or subject the camcorder to shock or vibration when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15) or the access lamp (p. 19) are lit or flashing When using a digital still camera, and therefore may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder ...so may appear different from shock by the camcorder may be stopped. On the drop sensor (DCR-SR68/SR88) To protect the internal hard disk from images and screen indicators that actually appear on the bottom of your camcorder. The main differences in specification of...
... battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or subject the camcorder to shock or vibration when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15) or the access lamp (p. 19) are lit or flashing When using a digital still camera, and therefore may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder ...so may appear different from shock by the camcorder may be stopped. On the drop sensor (DCR-SR68/SR88) To protect the internal hard disk from images and screen indicators that actually appear on the bottom of your camcorder. The main differences in specification of...
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... for a balanced volume of fireworks, or night views. US Aim for a while to make movies that you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of voices, since the recording person is essential that may make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in and out...technique. For example, using a tripod, you can 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 your upper ...
... for a balanced volume of fireworks, or night views. US Aim for a while to make movies that you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of voices, since the recording person is essential that may make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in and out...technique. For example, using a tripod, you can 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 your upper ...
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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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...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 NP-FV100 Charging time 115 155 195 390 Times measured with the camcorder at the upper left on the DC IN jack. The CHG (charge) lamp... it in the direction of the arrow until 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 Adaptor from the DC IN jack...
...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 NP-FV100 Charging time 115 155 195 390 Times measured with the camcorder at the upper left on the DC IN jack. The CHG (charge) lamp... it in the direction of the arrow until 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 Adaptor from the DC IN jack...
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...Make the same connections as "Step 1: Charging the battery pack." Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is high. Getting started To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in any countries/regions using the AC... Adaptor supplied with your camcorder without any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 70). DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 ...
...Make the same connections as "Step 1: Charging the battery pack." Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is high. Getting started To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in any countries/regions using the AC... Adaptor supplied with your camcorder without any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 70). DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 ...
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US 14 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any metallic objects. 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 malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor.
US 14 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any metallic objects. 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 malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor.
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...on the recording media. However, you can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on the screen as [DATA CODE] during recording. US 23... degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right of your camcorder can check them , touch (MENU) [Show others ] [...
...on the recording media. However, you can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on the screen as [DATA CODE] during recording. US 23... degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right of your camcorder can check them , touch (MENU) [Show others ] [...
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... exposure for backlit subjects To adjust the exposure for each recording media separately (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). To cancel the back light function, press (backlight) again. Recording in . Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (). ... . US 26 It is recommended that you use the VIDEO LIGHT at close range. The length of time you can use the battery pack is shorter when you use the VIDEO LIGHT directly in .) from the subject. Do not use the VIDEO LIGHT. When you...
... exposure for backlit subjects To adjust the exposure for each recording media separately (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). To cancel the back light function, press (backlight) again. Recording in . Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (). ... . US 26 It is recommended that you use the VIDEO LIGHT at close range. The length of time you can use the battery pack is shorter when you use the VIDEO LIGHT directly in .) from the subject. Do not use the VIDEO LIGHT. When you...
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... delete an 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 the memory card. You cannot delete protected movies and photos. Save important movies and photos in the ...recording media, and recover all the recordable space of your camcorder while deleting the images. Undo the protection of the movies and photos to delete them, before you to view many images at the same ...
... delete an 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 the memory card. You cannot delete protected movies and photos. Save important movies and photos in the ...recording media, and recover all the recordable space of your camcorder while deleting the images. Undo the protection of the movies and photos to delete them, before you to view many images at the same ...
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...more precision after you press . Remove the protection to the beginning of your camcorder Returns to divide (p. 38). Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. If ...you want to be divided. Only simple editing is available on the camcorder. Dividing a movie 1 Touch (MENU) ...
...more precision after you press . Remove the protection to the beginning of your camcorder Returns to divide (p. 38). Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. If ...you want to be divided. Only simple editing is available on the camcorder. Dividing a movie 1 Touch (MENU) ...
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...to the previous screen. Touch [YES] . Touch / to select the recording date of your camcorder while adding movies to confirm the image. It may damage the recording media. The original movies are displayed on the memory card. You ...the previous screen. Touch [YES] . Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder US 43 The selected movie is a list showing thumbnails of movies are not changed even if you have selected. Playing the...
...to the previous screen. Touch [YES] . Touch / to select the recording date of your camcorder while adding movies to confirm the image. It may damage the recording media. The original movies are displayed on the memory card. You ...the previous screen. Touch [YES] . Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder US 43 The selected movie is a list showing thumbnails of movies are not changed even if you have selected. Playing the...
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...SELECTION] is set to [AUTO]. Tips If you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside use (or vice versa), aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for the following recording conditions: .... When the white balance has been set with [ONE PUSH], if the lighting conditions changed by bringing your camcorder outdoors US 59 Customizing your camcorder OUTDOOR ( ) The white balance is appropriately adjusted for the following recording conditions: Indoors At party...
...SELECTION] is set to [AUTO]. Tips If you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside use (or vice versa), aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for the following recording conditions: .... When the white balance has been set with [ONE PUSH], if the lighting conditions changed by bringing your camcorder outdoors US 59 Customizing your camcorder OUTDOOR ( ) The white balance is appropriately adjusted for the following recording conditions: Indoors At party...
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... F. 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 ...when you use the camcorder next time. See page 75, 77. 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 ...
... F. 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 ...when you use the camcorder next time. See page 75, 77. 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 ...
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...the problem. If you press RESET, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder may check a minimum amount of this, the data stored on the internal recording media will neither copy nor ...in more than 12 hours after about 1 minute, and turn on. Attach a charged battery pack to initialize or change the current internal recording media of your camcorder on your Sony dealer will be ready to investigate the problem. Be sure to a warm place. Additional information ...
...the problem. If you press RESET, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder may check a minimum amount of this, the data stored on the internal recording media will neither copy nor ...in more than 12 hours after about 1 minute, and turn on. Attach a charged battery pack to initialize or change the current internal recording media of your camcorder on your Sony dealer will be ready to investigate the problem. Be sure to a warm place. Additional information ...
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...DCR-SR68/SR88) Backlight The following menu items return to the wall outlet (wall socket) properly. The battery charge is completed (p. 11). US 72 The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. Close the LCD screen (p. 11). Attach the battery pack to the camcorder...camcorder gets warm. Your camcorder may not be correct depending on the touch panel. Touch the LCD screen lightly. Fully charge the battery again. The buttons do not operate your Sony dealer. Change the setting of the battery ...
...DCR-SR68/SR88) Backlight The following menu items return to the wall outlet (wall socket) properly. The battery charge is completed (p. 11). US 72 The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. Close the LCD screen (p. 11). Attach the battery pack to the camcorder...camcorder gets warm. Your camcorder may not be correct depending on the touch panel. Touch the LCD screen lightly. Fully charge the battery again. The buttons do not operate your Sony dealer. Change the setting of the battery ...
Operating Guide
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...data to your recorded images on the memory card will be deleted when it is not possible due to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from being activated in low light conditions, such as a DVD-R using your computer... make sure that the image and sound are normal results of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you may not play correctly on the LCD screen. Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of the manufacturing process and do not affect ...
...data to your recorded images on the memory card will be deleted when it is not possible due to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from being activated in low light conditions, such as a DVD-R using your computer... make sure that the image and sound are normal results of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you may not play correctly on the LCD screen. Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of the manufacturing process and do not affect ...
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... hard disk of your camcorder. Battery power is low. The battery pack temperature is getting high. Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on other than the keyboard, mouse, and your camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable from the USB jack of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Turn off your camcorder...
... hard disk of your camcorder. Battery power is low. The battery pack temperature is getting high. Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on other than the keyboard, mouse, and your camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable from the USB jack of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Turn off your camcorder...