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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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...(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. The LCD screen is... and sound are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Recording When you can use a memory card with your camcorder (p. 67) is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Take images of the sun only in any problems. However, there ...
...(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. The LCD screen is... and sound are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Recording When you can use a memory card with your camcorder (p. 67) is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Take images of the sun only in any problems. However, there ...
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...the connector plug in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to format the recording media of the camcorder using your camcorder may not be able to record ...57732; [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR- In such a case, save all your recorded image data To prevent your image data from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided...
...the connector plug in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to format the recording media of the camcorder using your camcorder may not be able to record ...57732; [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR- In such a case, save all your recorded image data To prevent your image data from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided...
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... for understandability. In this function is a difference in specification between models. On the drop sensor (DCR-SR68/SR88) To protect the internal hard disk from shock by the camcorder may be stopped. When a drop occurs, or under a non-gravity condition, the block noise made when ...may be damaged, recorded images may be impossible to change without notice. Confirm the model name on your camcorder. US Doing so may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder and accessories are called "recording media." Design and specifications of your...
... for understandability. In this function is a difference in specification between models. On the drop sensor (DCR-SR68/SR88) To protect the internal hard disk from shock by the camcorder may be stopped. When a drop occurs, or under a non-gravity condition, the block noise made when ...may be damaged, recorded images may be impossible to change without notice. Confirm the model name on your camcorder. US Doing so may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder and accessories are called "recording media." Design and specifications of your...
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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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...use zooming sparingly. By always carrying spare batteries, you can make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to make the viewer feel tired when viewing them. And, ... shortages. Advice for successful recording To get good results in dim light, such as you turn your movies. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. Zooming smoothly Zoom in and out slowly and smoothly. Evoking a feeling of fireworks, or night views. Aim for a while to your body....
...use zooming sparingly. By always carrying spare batteries, you can make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to make the viewer feel tired when viewing them. And, ... shortages. Advice for successful recording To get good results in dim light, such as you turn your movies. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. Zooming smoothly Zoom in and out slowly and smoothly. Evoking a feeling of fireworks, or night views. Aim for a while to your body....
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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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... the power cord (mains lead) to 86 °F) is on, you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. 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 to your...charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. Tips See page 80 on recording and playing time. When your camcorder is recommended. You can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at...
... the power cord (mains lead) to 86 °F) is on, you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. 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 to your...charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. Tips See page 80 on recording and playing time. When your camcorder is recommended. You can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at...
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.../regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with 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 power source Make the same connections as "Step 1: Charging the battery pack." DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 To use an electronic voltage..., close the LCD screen and make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15), the access lamp (p. 19) are turned off automatically if you leave your camcorder and put it in any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 70).
.../regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with 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 power source Make the same connections as "Step 1: Charging the battery pack." DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 To use an electronic voltage..., close the LCD screen and make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15), the access lamp (p. 19) are turned off automatically if you leave your camcorder and put it in any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 70).
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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. This may cause a malfunction. US 14 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. This may cause a malfunction. US 14 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any metallic objects.
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... on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch . When an item is not on your camcorder. The clock starts. If you set the date and time again, touch (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] ...category) [CLOCK SET]. US 15 Touch the button on , and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on the LCD screen. To set [DST SET] or [...
... on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch . When an item is not on your camcorder. The clock starts. If you set the date and time again, touch (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] ...category) [CLOCK SET]. US 15 Touch the button on , and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on the LCD screen. To set [DST SET] or [...
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... beeps by pressing POWER. The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned Tips You can turn off your camcorder by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] ... during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 70) is set to show messages in a specified language. ...
... beeps by pressing POWER. The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned Tips You can turn off your camcorder by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] ... during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 70) is set to show messages in a specified language. ...
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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 the selected medium. Tips See.... Step 3: Preparing the recording media The recording media that can perform recording, playback and editing operations on the screen of your camcorder. Getting started Selecting the recording media for photos (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [...
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 the selected medium. Tips See.... Step 3: Preparing the recording media The recording media that can perform recording, playback and editing operations on the screen of your camcorder. Getting started Selecting the recording media for photos (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [...
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... media icon is changed. Inserting a memory card Notes Set the recording medium to [MEMORY CARD] to work with your camcorder Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards can be... be used with this camcorder. In this camcorder. A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be used with "Memory Stick PRO" media compatible equipment. Do not attach a label or the like on memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). ...
... media icon is changed. Inserting a memory card Notes Set the recording medium to [MEMORY CARD] to work with your camcorder Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards can be... be used with this camcorder. In this camcorder. A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be used with "Memory Stick PRO" media compatible equipment. Do not attach a label or the like on memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). ...
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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. 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
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DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/...the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the screen except the rec & zoom buttons on the camcorder. Recording movies Press START/STOP to start recording. You can start recording after you close the LCD screen... while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is created automatically. It will be displayed...
DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/...the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the screen except the rec & zoom buttons on the camcorder. Recording movies Press START/STOP to start recording. You can start recording after you close the LCD screen... while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is created automatically. It will be displayed...
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... recording. US 23 However, you can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). In this case, set [GUIDEFRAME] to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing The media icon in the default ...; See page 80 on a TV which is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished. 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 not compatible ...
... recording. US 23 However, you can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). In this case, set [GUIDEFRAME] to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing The media icon in the default ...; See page 80 on a TV which is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished. 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 not compatible ...
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...] (6M (SP))(the default setting) [LP](3M (LP)) If you move your finger on the LCD screen. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is an average bit- Selecting the recording mode You can select a recording mode to [SP].
...] (6M (SP))(the default setting) [LP](3M (LP)) If you move your finger on the LCD screen. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is an average bit- Selecting the recording mode You can select a recording mode to [SP].