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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...such materials may result in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. US Also, you save your camcorder may not play back on a TV..., you may be saved or recorded. If you cannot record/play correctly on a disc such as a DVD-R using a computer. SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63)...camcorder using your camcorder to another device with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR...
...such materials may result in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. US Also, you save your camcorder may not play back on a TV..., you may be saved or recorded. If you cannot record/play correctly on a disc such as a DVD-R using a computer. SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63)...camcorder using your camcorder to another device with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR...
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...between models. If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/ playback may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder. US And, the illustrations of your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for illustration purposes are lit or flashing ... there is activated by dropping, the camcorder has a drop sensor function (p. 70). On the drop sensor (DCR-SR68/SR88) To protect the internal hard disk from shock by the camcorder may appear different from the camcorder, or subject the camcorder to change without notice. About images...
...between models. If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/ playback may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder. US And, the illustrations of your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for illustration purposes are lit or flashing ... there is activated by dropping, the camcorder has a drop sensor function (p. 70). On the drop sensor (DCR-SR68/SR88) To protect the internal hard disk from shock by the camcorder may appear different from the camcorder, or subject the camcorder to change without notice. About images...
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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...
...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...
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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 41 ... 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 41 ... 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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... 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. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is low. US 13 Notes ...can charge the battery pack in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is not discharged. 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 ...
... 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. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is low. US 13 Notes ...can charge the battery pack in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is not discharged. 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 ...
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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 page 81 for the recordable time of movies. See page 81 for the number of your camcorder. US 17 Selecting the...
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 page 81 for the recordable time of movies. See page 81 for the number of your camcorder. US 17 Selecting the...
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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 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 used...A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camcorder. In this camcorder. "Memory Stick PRO Duo"media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo"media (This size can be used . Recording media icon The icon displayed on the LCD screen varies depending on memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). US 18 Types of memory...
... can be used with this manual, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are referred 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 used...A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camcorder. In this camcorder. "Memory Stick PRO Duo"media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo"media (This size can be used . Recording media icon The icon displayed on the LCD screen varies depending on memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). US 18 Types of memory...
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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 Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp. Your camcorder turns on. To turn on your camcorder.
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...DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can stop recording also by touching in the bottom left of LCD screen. The icons and indicators on the LCD panel will take several seconds until you turn on the camcorder... after you can start recording also by touching in the bottom left of the LCD screen. You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the screen except ...
...DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can stop recording also by touching in the bottom left of LCD screen. The icons and indicators on the LCD panel will take several seconds until you turn on the camcorder... after you can start recording also by touching in the bottom left of the LCD screen. You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the screen except ...
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...58320; To adjust the angle of your camcorder can capture photos from recorded movies (p. 40). See page 80 on changing the recording media (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page... . Recording/Playback The following recording media. To display them as a guide. [ STEADYSHOT] is set [GUIDEFRAME] to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 19) is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished....
...58320; To adjust the angle of your camcorder can capture photos from recorded movies (p. 40). See page 80 on changing the recording media (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page... . Recording/Playback The following recording media. To display them as a guide. [ STEADYSHOT] is set [GUIDEFRAME] to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 19) is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished....
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... the image will be normal when recorded. Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects To adjust the exposure for each recording media separately (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). Recording in mirror mode LED VIDEO LIGHT Each time you record movies with the VIDEO LIGHT set to the recording conditions...the indicator changes as follows. No indicator (Off ) (Auto) (On) ... Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to cancel the VIDEO LIGHT. Notes The VIDEO LIGHT generates strong light. US 26 Press LIGHT ...
... the image will be normal when recorded. Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects To adjust the exposure for each recording media separately (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). Recording in mirror mode LED VIDEO LIGHT Each time you record movies with the VIDEO LIGHT set to the recording conditions...the indicator changes as follows. No indicator (Off ) (Auto) (On) ... Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to cancel the VIDEO LIGHT. Notes The VIDEO LIGHT generates strong light. US 26 Press LIGHT ...
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...display. To MENU screen US 27 Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on changing the recording media (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15... by recording date. DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on the following recording media are displayed and sorted by touching screen. (VIEW IMAGES) on your camcorder. Movies are played. Your camcorder turns on. ...
...display. To MENU screen US 27 Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on changing the recording media (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15... by recording date. DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on the following recording media are displayed and sorted by touching screen. (VIEW IMAGES) on your camcorder. Movies are played. Your camcorder turns on. ...
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...) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (sold separately), higher quality images can be connected to. 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... be produced than with an S VIDEO cable (sold separately). The yellow plug connection is not necessary. Playing images on a TV Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). Connect your...
...) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (sold separately), higher quality images can be connected to. 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... be produced than with an S VIDEO cable (sold separately). The yellow plug connection is not necessary. Playing images on a TV Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). Connect your...
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...; Press and hold the image down on the internal recording media of the movie to be dubbed. The images recorded by this camcorder and stored onto the recording media are called "original." Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [REPAIR IMG....[MOVIE DUB] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD]. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to prevent your camcorder from the internal recording media to memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/ SX44/SX63) Dubbing movies You can select multiple movies.
...; Press and hold the image down on the internal recording media of the movie to be dubbed. The images recorded by this camcorder and stored onto the recording media are called "original." Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [REPAIR IMG....[MOVIE DUB] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD]. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to prevent your camcorder from the internal recording media to memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/ SX44/SX63) Dubbing movies You can select multiple movies.
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...camcorder screen. When the [Create a new Image Database File.] screen appears, touch [YES]. DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63: Movies and photos in some countries/regions. You cannot use the following devices as an external media. media with a capacity exceeding 2 TB ordinary disc drive such as an external hard disk drive...(USB storage device), such as CD or DVD drive media connected via USB hub media with the external media. Refer to the Sony support page for your country/region for your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the...
...camcorder screen. When the [Create a new Image Database File.] screen appears, touch [YES]. DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63: Movies and photos in some countries/regions. You cannot use the following devices as an external media. media with a capacity exceeding 2 TB ordinary disc drive such as an external hard disk drive...(USB storage device), such as CD or DVD drive media connected via USB hub media with the external media. Refer to the Sony support page for your country/region for your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the...
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...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 recording, or operate the touch panel. SOUND/DISP... SET VOLUME You can adjust the volume of the LCD screen by performing [MEDIA FORMAT] or [EMPTY] when you use the camcorder...
...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 recording, or operate the touch panel. SOUND/DISP... SET VOLUME You can adjust the volume of the LCD screen by performing [MEDIA FORMAT] or [EMPTY] when you use the camcorder...
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...5700 11500 23000 47000 US 81 Additional information Expected recording time of movies Internal hard disk DCR-SR68 Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] DCR-SR88 Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] Internal memory DCR-SX44 Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] DCR-SX63 Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] (unit: minute) Recording time... time of movies is the minimum recordable time. This technology causes fluctuations in ( ) is approximately 13 hours. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Movies containing quickly moving and...
...5700 11500 23000 47000 US 81 Additional information Expected recording time of movies Internal hard disk DCR-SR68 Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] DCR-SR88 Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] Internal memory DCR-SX44 Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] DCR-SX63 Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] (unit: minute) Recording time... time of movies is the minimum recordable time. This technology causes fluctuations in ( ) is approximately 13 hours. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Movies containing quickly moving and...
Operating Guide
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... not delete data from the "Handycam" Handbook" on a computer. Also, when you dispose of the memory card, it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the camcorder. DCR-SR68: Approx. 79.3 GB DCR-SR88: Approx. 119 GB DCR-SX44: Approx. 3.86 GB DCR-SX63: Approx. 15.5 GB ... (Movie/Photo) Internal hard disk DCR-SR68: 80 GB DCR-SR88: 120 GB Internal memory DCR-SX44: 4 GB DCR-SX63: 16 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media SD memory card, SDHC memory card (Class 2, 4, 6, 10) When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of your camcorder or a computer, you...
... not delete data from the "Handycam" Handbook" on a computer. Also, when you dispose of the memory card, it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the camcorder. DCR-SR68: Approx. 79.3 GB DCR-SR88: Approx. 119 GB DCR-SX44: Approx. 3.86 GB DCR-SX63: Approx. 15.5 GB ... (Movie/Photo) Internal hard disk DCR-SR68: 80 GB DCR-SR88: 120 GB Internal memory DCR-SX44: 4 GB DCR-SX63: 16 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media SD memory card, SDHC memory card (Class 2, 4, 6, 10) When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of your camcorder or a computer, you...
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...Measured when using the camcorder at 25 C (77 °F) (10 C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °F) is [SP] (p. 54). Internal hard disk (80 GB) DCR-SR68: Recording mode Recording time [HQ] 1220 [SP] 1750 [LP] 3660 Internal hard disk (120 GB) DCR-SR88: Recording mode [HQ...] [SP] [LP] Recording time 1830 2630 5510 Internal memory (4 GB) DCR-SX44: Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] ...
...Measured when using the camcorder at 25 C (77 °F) (10 C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °F) is [SP] (p. 54). Internal hard disk (80 GB) DCR-SR68: Recording mode Recording time [HQ] 1220 [SP] 1750 [LP] 3660 Internal hard disk (120 GB) DCR-SR88: Recording mode [HQ...] [SP] [LP] Recording time 1830 2630 5510 Internal memory (4 GB) DCR-SX44: Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] ...
