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... 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. ... Before starting to record, test the recording function to malfunction. Doing so might cause your camcorder" (p. 87). Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. See "About handling of the sun only in ( ) are ...
... 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. ... Before starting to record, test the recording function to malfunction. Doing so might cause your camcorder" (p. 87). Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. See "About handling of the sun only in ( ) are ...
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... camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. Availability of such products is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the country/region. SR68... the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you do so, your camcorder may result...57732; [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR- In this camcorder. Pushing the plug forcibly into the lens. In such a case, save the image ...
... camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. Availability of such products is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the country/region. SR68... the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you do so, your camcorder may result...57732; [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR- In this camcorder. Pushing the plug forcibly into the lens. In such a case, save the image ...
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... In this series are as follows. 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 between models. Confirm the model... of 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 play back or may damage the internal hard disk drive of your...
... In this series are as follows. 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 between models. Confirm the model... of 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 play back or may damage the internal hard disk drive of your...
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...as you can make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in and out slowly and smoothly. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. By always carrying spare batteries, you turn your upper body slowly. Stay still at the end of panning for a balanced volume of voices, since the...make the scene look stable. Advice for successful recording To get good results in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is closer to the microphone ...
...as you can make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in and out slowly and smoothly. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. By always carrying spare batteries, you turn your upper body slowly. Stay still at the end of panning for a balanced volume of voices, since the...make the scene look stable. Advice for successful recording To get good results in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is closer to the microphone ...
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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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...when 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 Adaptor ... US 12 The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. 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 and the ...
...when 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 Adaptor ... US 12 The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. 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 and the ...
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...charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is damaged. The temperature of the battery pack is not discharged. US 13 Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in any operation for about... Make the same connections as "Step 1: Charging the battery pack." Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack (). Getting started To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 To use an electronic voltage transformer. ...
...charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is damaged. The temperature of the battery pack is not discharged. US 13 Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in any operation for about... Make the same connections as "Step 1: Charging the battery pack." Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack (). Getting started To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 To use an electronic voltage transformer. ...
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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 malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. US 14 This may cause a malfunction. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any metallic objects.
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 This may cause a malfunction. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any metallic objects.
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...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 images when played back on changing the recording media (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). US 23 However,... [ON] (p. 62), and record images using the outer frame displayed on the screen as [DATA CODE] during recording. DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on a TV which is optimized automatically ([FACE DETECTION], p. 62). ...
...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 images when played back on changing the recording media (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). US 23 However,... [ON] (p. 62), and record images using the outer frame displayed on the screen as [DATA CODE] during recording. DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on a TV which is optimized automatically ([FACE DETECTION], p. 62). ...
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...press LIGHT repeatedly to the recording conditions. Tips You can use the battery pack is recommended that you use the VIDEO LIGHT at close range. The length... (backlight) again. Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects To adjust the exposure for each recording media separately (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). No indicator (Off ) (Auto) (On) ... to , ...when you use the VIDEO LIGHT directly in . Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to 150 cm (11 7/8 in front of the eyes...
...press LIGHT repeatedly to the recording conditions. Tips You can use the battery pack is recommended that you use the VIDEO LIGHT at close range. The length... (backlight) again. Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects To adjust the exposure for each recording media separately (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). No indicator (Off ) (Auto) (On) ... to , ...when you use the VIDEO LIGHT directly in . Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to 150 cm (11 7/8 in front of the eyes...
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...all images recorded in the recording media, and recover all the recordable space of your camcorder while deleting the images. It may damage the recording media. Do not eject memory card while... deleting images from your camcorder Deleting movies and photos You can free media space by deleting movies and photos from recording media... the deleted movie is included in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the memory card. You cannot delete protected movies and photos.
...all images recorded in the recording media, and recover all the recordable space of your camcorder while deleting the images. It may damage the recording media. Do not eject memory card while... deleting images from your camcorder Deleting movies and photos You can free media space by deleting movies and photos from recording media... the deleted movie is included in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the memory card. You cannot delete protected movies and photos.
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...; [ DIVIDE] (under [EDIT] category). 2 Touch the movie to be divided. Only simple editing is available on the playback screen from your camcorder while dividing the movie. The selected movie starts playback. 3 Touch at the point where you divide the original movie, the movie added to the Playlist.... Use the supplied software for more precision after you press . Remove the protection to divide (p. 38). Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from OPTION MENU. It may occur from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as you...
...; [ DIVIDE] (under [EDIT] category). 2 Touch the movie to be divided. Only simple editing is available on the playback screen from your camcorder while dividing the movie. The selected movie starts playback. 3 Touch at the point where you divide the original movie, the movie added to the Playlist.... Use the supplied software for more precision after you press . Remove the protection to divide (p. 38). Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from OPTION MENU. It may occur from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as you...
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...to return to the previous screen. Touch [YES] . Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder US 43 Playing the Playlist Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [PLAYLIST EDIT] (under [PLAYBACK] category).... previous screen. Touch [YES] . Touch / to select the recording date of your camcorder while adding movies to the Playlist appear. Also, do not eject the memory card while editing movies on the memory card. You cannot...
...to return to the previous screen. Touch [YES] . Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder US 43 Playing the Playlist Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [PLAYLIST EDIT] (under [PLAYBACK] category).... previous screen. Touch [YES] . Touch / to select the recording date of your camcorder while adding movies to the Playlist appear. Also, do not eject the memory card while editing movies on the memory card. You cannot...
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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.
... 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.
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... Notes Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO]. Tips If you have changed by bringing your camcorder outdoors US 59 Customizing your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment. When the white balance has been set ...with [ONE PUSH], if the lighting conditions changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, if keeps flashing after touching , set...
... Notes Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO]. Tips If you have changed by bringing your camcorder outdoors US 59 Customizing your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment. When the white balance has been set ...with [ONE PUSH], if the lighting conditions changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, if keeps flashing after touching , set...
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PROTECT See page 38. MOVIE DUB (DCR-SR68/SR88/ SX44/SX63) See page 41. BATTERY INFO You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the battery. PHOTO CAPTURE See page 40. OTHERS (Items for editing) See "Using menus" (p. 53) on the operation. To close the battery information screen Touch . PLAYLIST EDIT See page 43. USB CONNECT See page 49. EDIT (Items for other settings) See "Using menus" (p. 53) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . US 66 DELETE See page 36. DIVIDE See page 39. PHOTO COPY (DCR-SR68/ SR88/SX44/SX63) See page 42.
PROTECT See page 38. MOVIE DUB (DCR-SR68/SR88/ SX44/SX63) See page 41. BATTERY INFO You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the battery. PHOTO CAPTURE See page 40. OTHERS (Items for editing) See "Using menus" (p. 53) on the operation. To close the battery information screen Touch . PLAYLIST EDIT See page 43. USB CONNECT See page 49. EDIT (Items for other settings) See "Using menus" (p. 53) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . US 66 DELETE See page 36. DIVIDE See page 39. PHOTO COPY (DCR-SR68/ SR88/SX44/SX63) See page 42.
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...brightness of playback sound by performing [MEDIA FORMAT] or [EMPTY] when you use the camcorder next time. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. Notes When you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, [BRIGHT] is ...58320; 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 minutes If you stop performing [EMPTY] while [Executing...]...
...brightness of playback sound by performing [MEDIA FORMAT] or [EMPTY] when you use the camcorder next time. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. Notes When you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, [BRIGHT] is ...58320; 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 minutes If you stop performing [EMPTY] while [Executing...]...
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... internal recording media on . However, your Sony dealer will be used simultaneously p. 76 Overall operations The power does not turn on. Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 11). The plug of your camcorder on other devices......... Connect it for a while, then turn the camcorder on your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your...
... internal recording media on . However, your Sony dealer will be used simultaneously p. 76 Overall operations The power does not turn on. Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 11). The plug of your camcorder on other devices......... Connect it for a while, then turn the camcorder on your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your...