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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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...SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) [YES] [YES] . The number value indicates the amount of light from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. When the camcorder...DCR- MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. Also, you repeat recording/deleting images for a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on the LCD screen (p. 76). Images cannot be copyrighted. US In this camcorder... accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Availability of the camcorder being lost, save your image data using a VCR or a...
...SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) [YES] [YES] . The number value indicates the amount of light from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. When the camcorder...DCR- MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. Also, you repeat recording/deleting images for a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on the LCD screen (p. 76). Images cannot be copyrighted. US In this camcorder... accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Availability of the camcorder being lost, save your image data using a VCR or a...
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.... In this manual, the internal hard disk (DCRSR68/SR88), the internal memory (DCR-SX44/ SX63) of your camcorder. On the drop sensor (DCR-SR68/SR88) To protect the internal hard disk from the camcorder, or subject the camcorder to play back or may be lost, or...access lamp (p. 19) is activated by dropping, the camcorder has a drop sensor function (p. 70). US If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/ playback may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder in specification between models. About images, illustrations, and screen...
.... In this manual, the internal hard disk (DCRSR68/SR88), the internal memory (DCR-SX44/ SX63) of your camcorder. On the drop sensor (DCR-SR68/SR88) To protect the internal hard disk from the camcorder, or subject the camcorder to play back or may be lost, or...access lamp (p. 19) is activated by dropping, the camcorder has a drop sensor function (p. 70). US If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/ playback may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder in specification between models. About images, illustrations, and screen...
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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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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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... not use a 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 any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 70). Remove the battery pack from your... following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is damaged. The temperature of the battery pack is high. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 To use an electronic voltage transformer.
... not use a 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 any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 70). Remove the battery pack from your... following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is damaged. The temperature of the battery pack is high. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 To use an electronic voltage transformer.
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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.... The recording medium is changed. Getting started Selecting the recording media for movies (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) Touch (MENU) [Show others ] ...
...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.... The recording medium is changed. Getting started Selecting the recording media for movies (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) Touch (MENU) [Show others ] ...
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... Stick PRO-HG Duo"media (This size can be used with this camcorder. In this camcorder. A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with your camcorder For recording movies, it is recommended that can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be used only ...record movies and/or photos on memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). The recording medium is displayed in movie recording mode or photo recording mode, the recording media icon is changed. Types of memory card that can be used with your camcorder Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ...
... Stick PRO-HG Duo"media (This size can be used with this camcorder. In this camcorder. A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with your camcorder For recording movies, it is recommended that can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be used only ...record movies and/or photos on memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). The recording medium is displayed in movie recording mode or photo recording mode, the recording media icon is changed. Types of memory card that can be used with your camcorder Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ...
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...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. If you record only photos on the memory card, touch [NO]. ... displayed, initialize the memory card by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD] (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/ SX63) [YES] [YES] . US 19 In that the memory card does not pop out and drop. It may appear...
...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. If you record only photos on the memory card, touch [NO]. ... displayed, initialize the memory card by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD] (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/ SX63) [YES] [YES] . US 19 In that the memory card does not pop out and drop. It may appear...
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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. To open the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to open. 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-SR68/SR88 US 20 Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded 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 17 on the following recording media. To open the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to open. 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-SR68/SR88 US 20 Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded on changing the recording media (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63).
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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 Your camcorder turns on. To turn on your camcorder. Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp.
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 Your camcorder turns on. To turn on your camcorder. Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp.
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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...LCD about 3sec after Notes If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours. When a...be displayed for about 3 seconds, then disappear after you can start recording after turning on your camcorder during this time. US 22 To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the ...
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...LCD about 3sec after Notes If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours. When a...be displayed for about 3 seconds, then disappear after you can start recording after turning on your camcorder during this time. US 22 To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the ...
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...recordable time of movies. You can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on a TV which is set [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON] .... Recording/Playback The following recording media. During this may cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right and left edges of your camcorder can check the recordable time, estimated remaining capacity, etc., by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA INFO] (under ...
...recordable time of movies. You can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on a TV which is set [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON] .... Recording/Playback The following recording media. During this may cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right and left edges of your camcorder can check the recordable time, estimated remaining capacity, etc., by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA INFO] (under ...
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Press MODE to adjust the focus, then press it fully. You can record photos also by touching on the LCD screen. US 24 DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo is recorded. Tips See page 81 on the (Photo) lamp. The LCD...
Press MODE to adjust the focus, then press it fully. You can record photos also by touching on the LCD screen. US 24 DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo is recorded. Tips See page 81 on the (Photo) lamp. The LCD...
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... LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (). Tips A mirror-image of the subject appears on and off. Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects To adjust the exposure for each recording media separately (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). Do not use...
... LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (). Tips A mirror-image of the subject appears on and off. Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects To adjust the exposure for each recording media separately (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). Do not use...
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... 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). 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES). DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on the following...
... 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). 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES). DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on the following...
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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 will not output audio. For details, refer to . US 33 Connect your camcorder... or an A/V connecting cable with the TV. 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). Connecting only the S VIDEO plug will be...
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 will not output audio. For details, refer to . US 33 Connect your camcorder... or an A/V connecting cable with the TV. 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). Connecting only the S VIDEO plug will be...
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Returns to the beginning of the movie: [ 0.2M] in 16:9 (wide) [VGA(0.3M)] in [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/ SX63) (p. 17). To continue capturing, touch , then repeat steps from step 3. To capture a photo from another movie, touch , then repeat steps ...
Returns to the beginning of the movie: [ 0.2M] in 16:9 (wide) [VGA(0.3M)] in [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/ SX63) (p. 17). To continue capturing, touch , then repeat steps from step 3. To capture a photo from another movie, touch , then repeat steps ...
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... card. Remaining capacity of the memory card Press and hold the image down on the internal recording media of your camcorder from the internal recording media to memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/ SX44/SX63) Dubbing movies You can select multiple movies. Dubbing/copying movies and photos from running out of power during...
... card. Remaining capacity of the memory card Press and hold the image down on the internal recording media of your camcorder from the internal recording media to memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/ SX44/SX63) Dubbing movies You can select multiple movies. Dubbing/copying movies and photos from running out of power during...