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...hard disk drive of your camcorder. And, the illustrations of your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for illustration purposes are as follows. US When a drop occurs, or under a non-gravity condition, the block noise made when this manual, the internal hard disk (DCRSR68/SR88), the internal memory (DCR...-SX44/ SX63) of your camcorder in very loud areas. On the drop sensor (DCR-SR68/SR88) To protect the internal hard disk from the camcorder, or subject the camcorder to...
...hard disk drive of your camcorder. And, the illustrations of your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for illustration purposes are as follows. US When a drop occurs, or under a non-gravity condition, the block noise made when this manual, the internal hard disk (DCRSR68/SR88), the internal memory (DCR...-SX44/ SX63) of your camcorder in very loud areas. On the drop sensor (DCR-SR68/SR88) To protect the internal hard disk from the camcorder, or subject the camcorder to...
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... 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...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 condition 58 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting 62...
... 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...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 condition 58 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting 62...
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... can be used with this manual, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are referred to as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Memory cards of up to 32 GB are guaranteed to record movies and/or photos on memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). "Memory ...Stick PRO Duo"media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo"media (This size can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be used with your camcorder Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick...
... can be used with this manual, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are referred to as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Memory cards of up to 32 GB are guaranteed to record movies and/or photos on memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). "Memory ...Stick PRO Duo"media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo"media (This size can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be used with your camcorder Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick...
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...connecting cable 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 wall outlet (wall socket... to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connecting to another device via the A/V Remote Connector using an...
...connecting cable 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 wall outlet (wall socket... to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connecting to another device via the A/V Remote Connector using an...
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...TV is not a malfunction. When you play back an image recorded in 4:3 aspect ratio may deteriorate. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable (, supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (, sold separately). The TV ...between 16:9 (wide) and 4:3, the image may jitter. On some 4:3 TVs, the photos recorded in 16:9 (wide) aspect ratio on your camcorder to a TV compatible with the 16:9 (wide) signal, set [TV TYPE] to [4:3]. This is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input...
...TV is not a malfunction. When you play back an image recorded in 4:3 aspect ratio may deteriorate. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable (, supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (, sold separately). The TV ...between 16:9 (wide) and 4:3, the image may jitter. On some 4:3 TVs, the photos recorded in 16:9 (wide) aspect ratio on your camcorder to a TV compatible with the 16:9 (wide) signal, set [TV TYPE] to [4:3]. This is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input...
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...hard disk drive. US 45 The format screen appears when the external media is connected to your camcorder. Operation is available for your camcorder. You can also play back images on external media that can be able to use . DCR-SR68...Sony support page for your camcorder before use external media with a code function. FAT file system is not assured with every connectable device. Connect your camcorder... to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC adaptor (p. 13). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with an ...
...hard disk drive. US 45 The format screen appears when the external media is connected to your camcorder. Operation is available for your camcorder. You can also play back images on external media that can be able to use . DCR-SR68...Sony support page for your camcorder before use external media with a code function. FAT file system is not assured with every connectable device. Connect your camcorder... to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC adaptor (p. 13). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with an ...
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... as "DVD writer" in this section. Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 13). Turn on the VISUAL INDEX screen of the DVD writer. Refer also to the wall outlet... (wall socket) using the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately). Saving images with the DVD writer. Notes Connect your camcorder with the USB cable of the external media. Disconnect the USB Adaptor Cable. To finish the external media connection Touch on your...
... as "DVD writer" in this section. Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 13). Turn on the VISUAL INDEX screen of the DVD writer. Refer also to the wall outlet... (wall socket) using the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately). Saving images with the DVD writer. Notes Connect your camcorder with the USB cable of the external media. Disconnect the USB Adaptor Cable. To finish the external media connection Touch on your...
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... connect the DVD writer to the (USB) jack of your camcorder with the devices to be connected. Notes Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation... play back movies on the TV screen by the camcorder screen. Touch [END] [EJECT DISC] on the camcorder screen and remove the disc after the operation is about 20 to 60 minutes. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the USB cable of the DVD writer....
... connect the DVD writer to the (USB) jack of your camcorder with the devices to be connected. Notes Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation... play back movies on the TV screen by the camcorder screen. Touch [END] [EJECT DISC] on the camcorder screen and remove the disc after the operation is about 20 to 60 minutes. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the USB cable of the DVD writer....
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...[Show others] [USB CONNECT] (under [OTHERS] category). Touch the recording media that contains the images on the camcorder screen. [ USB CONNECT]: Internal hard disk [ USB CONNECT]: Internal memory [ USB CONNECT]: Memory card The displayed recording media differ depending on your... manuals supplied with a recorder, etc. Turn on the model. to the (USB) jack of your camcorder with the USB cable (supplied). Record movies on a disc or video cassette, by using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). Sony ...
...[Show others] [USB CONNECT] (under [OTHERS] category). Touch the recording media that contains the images on the camcorder screen. [ USB CONNECT]: Internal hard disk [ USB CONNECT]: Internal memory [ USB CONNECT]: Memory card The displayed recording media differ depending on your... manuals supplied with a recorder, etc. Turn on the model. to the (USB) jack of your camcorder with the USB cable (supplied). Record movies on a disc or video cassette, by using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). Sony ...
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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...VIDEO (sold separately). Connect your camcorder to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details. When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder, and record it on the screen of the A/V ...
...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...VIDEO (sold separately). Connect your camcorder to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details. When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder, and record it on the screen of the A/V ...
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To finish setting the menu, touch . MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) p. 58 SHOOTING SET (... (Items for recording media) p. 67 GENERAL SET (Other setup items) p. 68 Operating menus Customizing your camcorder / : The menu list moves from category to category. / : The menu list moves through 4 items at once. ... the MY MENU screen. See the next page for details on the menu item. Customizing your camcorder Using menus Using the menus, you can perform useful functions and change the display. Touch the menu...
To finish setting the menu, touch . MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) p. 58 SHOOTING SET (... (Items for recording media) p. 67 GENERAL SET (Other setup items) p. 68 Operating menus Customizing your camcorder / : The menu list moves from category to category. / : The menu list moves through 4 items at once. ... the MY MENU screen. See the next page for details on the menu item. Customizing your camcorder Using menus Using the menus, you can perform useful functions and change the display. Touch the menu...
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...You may not be able to register menu items on the menu items being changed, your "Handycam." Tips When an external storage device is displayed, touch . Example: ...; Touch [MOVIE]. Touch [SPOT MTR/FCS]. Touch . Touch [ FADER] (under [MANUAL SETTINGS] category). When MY MENU is connected, the exclusive MY MENU appears. US 54 Repeat the same steps ...are not available. Tips Depending on MY MENU, and enjoy using your camcorder switches between playback mode and recording mode (movie/photo). Using MY MENU You can register ...
...You may not be able to register menu items on the menu items being changed, your "Handycam." Tips When an external storage device is displayed, touch . Example: ...; Touch [MOVIE]. Touch [SPOT MTR/FCS]. Touch . Touch [ FADER] (under [MANUAL SETTINGS] category). When MY MENU is connected, the exclusive MY MENU appears. US 54 Repeat the same steps ...are not available. Tips Depending on MY MENU, and enjoy using your camcorder switches between playback mode and recording mode (movie/photo). Using MY MENU You can register ...
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MEMORY*2 MEMORY CARD*1*2 17 17 67 67 67 67 75, 77 75, 77 75, 77 Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category SCENE SELECTION 58 FADER 58 WHITE BAL. 59 SPOT MTR/FCS 60 SPOT METER 60 SPOT FOCUS 60 EXPOSURE 60 FOCUS 61 TELE ...
MEMORY*2 MEMORY CARD*1*2 17 17 67 67 67 67 75, 77 75, 77 75, 77 Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category SCENE SELECTION 58 FADER 58 WHITE BAL. 59 SPOT MTR/FCS 60 SPOT METER 60 SPOT FOCUS 60 EXPOSURE 60 FOCUS 61 TELE ...
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...], [WHITE BAL.] setting is canceled. US 58 This setting also prevents your camcorder from appearing excessively white when subjects are marked with the following effects adding to the interval between the camcorder and the subject. BEACH** ( ) Takes the vivid blue of the distant ...surroundings in average image quality without the [SCENE SELECTION] function. MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) See "Using menus" ...
...], [WHITE BAL.] setting is canceled. US 58 This setting also prevents your camcorder from appearing excessively white when subjects are marked with the following effects adding to the interval between the camcorder and the subject. BEACH** ( ) Takes the vivid blue of the distant ...surroundings in average image quality without the [SCENE SELECTION] function. MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) See "Using menus" ...
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... the house, or vice versa, you want to adjust the exposure. SPOT FOCUS You can fix the brightness of which you want to [MANUAL]. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO]. Notes [FOCUS] is automatically set to adjust the brightness and focus....adjust the exposure automatically, touch [AUTO]. To return the setting to adjust the brightness. EXPOSURE You can select and adjust the focal point to [MANUAL]. Touch the subject in the spotlight on stage. To adjust the brightness and focus automatically, touch [AUTO]. Notes [EXPOSURE] ...
... the house, or vice versa, you want to adjust the exposure. SPOT FOCUS You can fix the brightness of which you want to [MANUAL]. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO]. Notes [FOCUS] is automatically set to adjust the brightness and focus....adjust the exposure automatically, touch [AUTO]. To return the setting to adjust the brightness. EXPOSURE You can select and adjust the focal point to [MANUAL]. Touch the subject in the spotlight on stage. To adjust the brightness and focus automatically, touch [AUTO]. Notes [EXPOSURE] ...
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... out clearer. OFF Cancels TELE MACRO. (TELE MACRO is also canceled when you set [FOCUS] to [MANUAL], appears. 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...subject, focusing may be adjusted farther away. It is easier to shoot small subjects, such as a guide if it is hard to adjust the focus. Customizing your camcorder US 61 To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO]. Notes When you move the power zoom lever to ...
... out clearer. OFF Cancels TELE MACRO. (TELE MACRO is also canceled when you set [FOCUS] to [MANUAL], appears. 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...subject, focusing may be adjusted farther away. It is easier to shoot small subjects, such as a guide if it is hard to adjust the focus. Customizing your camcorder US 61 To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO]. Notes When you move the power zoom lever to ...
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... to vertical ratio according to a level greater than following zooming in Face Index. recorded in or out. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with vivid sound appropriate to the TV connected for recording sound. NORMAL Records various ambient sounds, converting them into the ...AUDIO REC SET BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (Built-in or out. MICREF LEVEL (Microphone reference level) You can record a movie with your camcorder US 63 Customizing your TV. 16:9 WIDE Records movies to the full screen on a 16:9 (wide) TV screen. 4:3 ( ) Records movies ...
... to vertical ratio according to a level greater than following zooming in Face Index. recorded in or out. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with vivid sound appropriate to the TV connected for recording sound. NORMAL Records various ambient sounds, converting them into the ...AUDIO REC SET BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (Built-in or out. MICREF LEVEL (Microphone reference level) You can record a movie with your camcorder US 63 Customizing your TV. 16:9 WIDE Records movies to the full screen on a 16:9 (wide) TV screen. 4:3 ( ) Records movies ...
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... candlelight or electric light in bright light. This phenomenon is extremely high. This is too high. Adjust the focus manually (p. 61). Turn off your camcorder may stop. Magnification changes when the recording mode is switched. You cannot use digital zoom when your...; If you record a TV screen or computer screen. Set [ STEADYSHOT] to play back (p. 17) (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/ SX63). Images recorded on other devices, edited on the camcorder, recording may not be adjusted. You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] when: The LCD panel...
... candlelight or electric light in bright light. This phenomenon is extremely high. This is too high. Adjust the focus manually (p. 61). Turn off your camcorder may stop. Magnification changes when the recording mode is switched. You cannot use digital zoom when your...; If you record a TV screen or computer screen. Set [ STEADYSHOT] to play back (p. 17) (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/ SX63). Images recorded on other devices, edited on the camcorder, recording may not be adjusted. You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] when: The LCD panel...
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..." does not work correctly. Quit "PMB" and restart your camcorder again. If the problem persists even after you contact them, give them all the numbers of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:06: The battery pack temperature is...hard disk of times, contact your camcorder securely (p. 11). Change the battery pack or place it and operate your computer. The camcorder is full. An error may have tried to on page 71. (Warning on the LCD screen, check the following settings [SPOT MTR/FCS], [SPOT METER], [MANUAL...
..." does not work correctly. Quit "PMB" and restart your camcorder again. If the problem persists even after you contact them, give them all the numbers of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:06: The battery pack temperature is...hard disk of times, contact your camcorder securely (p. 11). Change the battery pack or place it and operate your computer. The camcorder is full. An error may have tried to on page 71. (Warning on the LCD screen, check the following settings [SPOT MTR/FCS], [SPOT METER], [MANUAL...
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... (29) Current playing movie or photo/Number of total recorded movies or photos (28, 81) Bottom Indicator Meaning [FACE DETECTION] set to [OFF] (62) Manual focus (61) SCENE SELECTION (58) 101-0005 White balance (59) SteadyShot off (62) SPOT MTR/FCS (60)/ SPOT METER (60)/ EXPOSURE (60... (29) Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on your camcorder model.
... (29) Current playing movie or photo/Number of total recorded movies or photos (28, 81) Bottom Indicator Meaning [FACE DETECTION] set to [OFF] (62) Manual focus (61) SCENE SELECTION (58) 101-0005 White balance (59) SteadyShot off (62) SPOT MTR/FCS (60)/ SPOT METER (60)/ EXPOSURE (60... (29) Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on your camcorder model.