Handycam® Handbook
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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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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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...wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections as "Step 1: Charging the battery pack." Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a cool place. In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you remove the battery pack or ...Close the LCD screen. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 To use an electronic voltage transformer. US 13 Charging the battery pack abroad You can charge the battery pack in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is low. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in ...
...wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections as "Step 1: Charging the battery pack." Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a cool place. In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you remove the battery pack or ...Close the LCD screen. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 To use an electronic voltage transformer. US 13 Charging the battery pack abroad You can charge the battery pack in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is low. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in ...
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... memory card in the illustration, and insert into the memory card slot until it clicks. Close the cover after inserting the memory card. DCR-SR68/SR88 Access lamp DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Note direction of notched corner. In that there is not enough free space.] is displayed, initialize the memory card by touching (MENU) [Show...
... memory card in the illustration, and insert into the memory card slot until it clicks. Close the cover after inserting the memory card. DCR-SR68/SR88 Access lamp DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Note direction of notched corner. In that there is not enough free space.] is displayed, initialize the memory card by touching (MENU) [Show...
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DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on the following recording media. DCR-SR68/SR88 US 20 DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Tips When you finish recording or when you play back images, close the lens cover. 1 Fasten the grip belt. Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded on changing the recording media (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). To open the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to open.
DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on the following recording media. DCR-SR68/SR88 US 20 DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Tips When you finish recording or when you play back images, close the lens cover. 1 Fasten the grip belt. Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded on changing the recording media (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). To open the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to open.
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Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp. 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. 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
Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp. 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. 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
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.../STOP to start recording. You can start recording after you turn on the LCD. 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 start recording also by touching... seconds until you can stop recording also by touching in the bottom left of movies is about 3 seconds, then disappear after turning on your camcorder during this time.
.../STOP to start recording. You can start recording after you turn on the LCD. 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 start recording also by touching... seconds until you can stop recording also by touching in the bottom left of movies is about 3 seconds, then disappear after turning on your camcorder during this time.
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DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo is recorded. Tips See page 81 on the (Photo) lamp. US 24 Press MODE ...
DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo is recorded. Tips See page 81 on the (Photo) lamp. US 24 Press MODE ...
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... the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). Connect your camcorder will not output audio. The yellow plug connection is not necessary. For details, refer to another device via the S VIDEO jack, ... VIDEO plug will be produced than with S VIDEO . DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Recording/Playback IN VIDEO AUDIO TVs S VIDEO (Yellow) (White) (Red) VCRs (Yellow) Signal flow A/V Remote Connector Set the input selector of the TV to the input your camcorder to the input jack of the A/V connecting cable with the...
... the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). Connect your camcorder will not output audio. The yellow plug connection is not necessary. For details, refer to another device via the S VIDEO jack, ... VIDEO plug will be produced than with S VIDEO . DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Recording/Playback IN VIDEO AUDIO TVs S VIDEO (Yellow) (White) (Red) VCRs (Yellow) Signal flow A/V Remote Connector Set the input selector of the TV to the input your camcorder to the input jack of the A/V connecting cable with the...
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...DCR-SR68/SR88 A/V Remote Connector DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 A/V Remote Connector Input S VIDEO (Yellow) VIDEO (Yellow) (White) AUDIO (Red) Insert the recording media in the recording device. If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode. Connect your camcorder... instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details. When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. Notes Since dubbing is not necessary. (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) ...
...DCR-SR68/SR88 A/V Remote Connector DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 A/V Remote Connector Input S VIDEO (Yellow) VIDEO (Yellow) (White) AUDIO (Red) Insert the recording media in the recording device. If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode. Connect your camcorder... instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details. When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. Notes Since dubbing is not necessary. (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) ...
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... time Approximate time available when you use your camcorder. DCR-SR68/SR88 Battery pack NP-FV30 (supplied) NP-FV50 NP-FV70 NP-FV100 (unit: minute) 135 255 525 1045 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Battery pack NP-FV30 (supplied) NP-FV50 NP-FV70 NP-FV100 (unit: minute) 160 300 610 1205 DCR-SR68/SR88 Battery pack NP-FV30 (supplied) NP-FV50 NP...
... time Approximate time available when you use your camcorder. DCR-SR68/SR88 Battery pack NP-FV30 (supplied) NP-FV50 NP-FV70 NP-FV100 (unit: minute) 135 255 525 1045 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Battery pack NP-FV30 (supplied) NP-FV50 NP-FV70 NP-FV100 (unit: minute) 160 300 610 1205 DCR-SR68/SR88 Battery pack NP-FV30 (supplied) NP-FV50 NP...
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... lens) LENS COVER switch LED VIDEO LIGHT (26) A/V Remote Connector (33) DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Speaker Lens (Carl Zeiss lens) LENS COVER switch LED VIDEO LIGHT (26) Built-in ( ) are reference pages. DCR-SR68/SR88 Speaker (VIEW IMAGES) button (27) (DISC BURN) button (see Operating Guide...
... lens) LENS COVER switch LED VIDEO LIGHT (26) A/V Remote Connector (33) DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Speaker Lens (Carl Zeiss lens) LENS COVER switch LED VIDEO LIGHT (26) Built-in ( ) are reference pages. DCR-SR68/SR88 Speaker (VIEW IMAGES) button (27) (DISC BURN) button (see Operating Guide...
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... Hook for a shoulder belt BATT (battery) release lever (13) Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod (sold separately) to the tripod receptacle using a pointed object. DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 DCR-SR68/SR88 (VIEW IMAGES) button (27) (DISC BURN) button (see Operating Guide) POWER button (15) RESET button Press RESET using a tripod screw (...of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)). Access lamp (memory card) (18) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. Memory card slot (18) US 94
... Hook for a shoulder belt BATT (battery) release lever (13) Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod (sold separately) to the tripod receptacle using a pointed object. DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 DCR-SR68/SR88 (VIEW IMAGES) button (27) (DISC BURN) button (see Operating Guide) POWER button (15) RESET button Press RESET using a tripod screw (...of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)). Access lamp (memory card) (18) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. Memory card slot (18) US 94
Operating Guide
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Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ Printed in China US/ES 4-170-098-11(1) DCR-SR68/SR88/SX43/SX44/SX63 Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide US Guía de operaciones ES 2010 Sony Corporation
Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ Printed in China US/ES 4-170-098-11(1) DCR-SR68/SR88/SX43/SX44/SX63 Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide US Guía de operaciones ES 2010 Sony Corporation
Operating Guide
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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 15
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 15
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...card by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [MOVIE DUB]/[PHOTO COPY] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD] (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/ SX63) [YES] [YES] . In that the memory card does not pop out and drop. The [Create a new Image ... [EDIT] category), then follow the displays on the memory card, touch [NO]. Confirm the direction of the memory card. DCR-SR68/SR88 Access lamp DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 A cc e s s lamp Note direction of notched corner. US 22 It may be careful so that case, touch [YES]. Dubbing...
...card by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [MOVIE DUB]/[PHOTO COPY] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD] (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/ SX63) [YES] [YES] . In that the memory card does not pop out and drop. The [Create a new Image ... [EDIT] category), then follow the displays on the memory card, touch [NO]. Confirm the direction of the memory card. DCR-SR68/SR88 Access lamp DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 A cc e s s lamp Note direction of notched corner. US 22 It may be careful so that case, touch [YES]. Dubbing...
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DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Tips When you finish recording or when you play back images, close the lens cover. 1 Fasten the grip belt. DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 20 on the following recording media. DCR-SR68/SR88 Recording/Playback US 23 To open the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to open. Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded on changing the recording media (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63).
DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Tips When you finish recording or when you play back images, close the lens cover. 1 Fasten the grip belt. DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 20 on the following recording media. DCR-SR68/SR88 Recording/Playback US 23 To open the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to open. Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded on changing the recording media (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63).
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Your camcorder turns on. To turn on your camcorder. 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 24 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 18). You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE.
Your camcorder turns on. To turn on your camcorder. 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 24 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 18). You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE.
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... Recording movies Press START/STOP to start recording. You can start recording after turning on your camcorder during this time. US 25 You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. Rec & zoom buttons on LCD about 3 seconds, then... of the LCD screen. To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the screen except the rec & zoom buttons on the camcorder. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can start recording also by...
... Recording movies Press START/STOP to start recording. You can start recording after turning on your camcorder during this time. US 25 You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. Rec & zoom buttons on LCD about 3 seconds, then... of the LCD screen. To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the screen except the rec & zoom buttons on the camcorder. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can start recording also by...
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Press MODE to adjust the focus, then press it fully. You can check the recordable number of photos on the LCD screen (p. 66). DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo is recorded. Tips To change the image size, touch (MENU) [Show others] [ IMAGE ...
Press MODE to adjust the focus, then press it fully. You can check the recordable number of photos on the LCD screen (p. 66). DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo is recorded. Tips To change the image size, touch (MENU) [Show others] [ IMAGE ...