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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... (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 manufactured using your camcorder to make sure that appear constantly on the LCD screen. Recording...
... (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 manufactured using your camcorder to make sure that appear constantly on the LCD screen. Recording...
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...] If you can save your image data using genuine Sony accessories. Availability of such products is subject to country/region...camcorder using your computer. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. When the camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to copyright laws. SR68/...camcorder may not operate correctly. When connecting 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...
...] If you can save your image data using genuine Sony accessories. Availability of such products is subject to country/region...camcorder using your computer. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. When the camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to copyright laws. SR68/...camcorder may not operate correctly. When connecting 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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... may be impossible to change without notice. If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/ playback may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder in very loud areas. When a drop occurs, or under a non-gravity condition, the block noise made when this function is...000 meters (16,000 feet). Note on using the camcorder at high altitudes (DCR-SR68/SR88) Do not turn on use your camcorder. DCRSR68 DCRSR88 DCRSX43 DCRSX44 DCRSX63 Recording Capacity USB jack media of internal recording media Internal hard disk + memory card 80 GB 120 GB Memory ...
... may be impossible to change without notice. If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/ playback may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder in very loud areas. When a drop occurs, or under a non-gravity condition, the block noise made when this function is...000 meters (16,000 feet). Note on using the camcorder at high altitudes (DCR-SR68/SR88) Do not turn on use your camcorder. DCRSR68 DCRSR88 DCRSX43 DCRSX44 DCRSX63 Recording Capacity USB jack media of internal recording media Internal hard disk + memory card 80 GB 120 GB Memory ...
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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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...zooming sparingly. For example, using a tripod, you not move your upper body slowly. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. And, use of camcorder accessories. Excessive zooming will make movies that you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. Aim for ...successful recording To get good results in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you turn your camcorder horizontally as scenes of spaciousness Use the panning technique. Advice for a balanced volume of voices, since the...
...zooming sparingly. For example, using a tripod, you not move your upper body slowly. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. And, use of camcorder accessories. Excessive zooming will make movies that you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. Aim for ...successful recording To get good results in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you turn your camcorder horizontally as scenes of spaciousness Use the panning technique. Advice for a balanced volume of voices, since the...
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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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... 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 and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the mark on the DC plug with ...the remaining battery indicator at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to your camcorder is recommended. US 12 The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. You can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with that...
... 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 and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the mark on the DC plug with ...the remaining battery indicator at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to your camcorder is recommended. US 12 The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. You can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with that...
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... battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is damaged. The temperature of the battery pack is not discharged. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 To use an electronic voltage transformer. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is high. Charging the battery ... of the battery pack is low. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack (). Remove the battery pack from 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...
... battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is damaged. The temperature of the battery pack is not discharged. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 To use an electronic voltage transformer. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is high. Charging the battery ... of the battery pack is low. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack (). Remove the battery pack from 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...
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US 14 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. This may cause a malfunction. 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 metallic objects.
US 14 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. This may cause a malfunction. 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 metallic objects.
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..., touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch . Your camcorder turns on. To turn on , and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is not on the LCD screen. To set [DST SET] or...
..., touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch . Your camcorder turns on. To turn on , and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is not on the LCD screen. To set [DST SET] or...
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... others] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] [DATE/ TIME] . You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 70) is turned Tips You can turn off your... camcorder by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] . &#...
... others] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] [DATE/ TIME] . You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 70) is turned Tips You can turn off your... camcorder by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] . &#...
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... of movies. See page 81 for the number of your camcorder. The following icons are recorded on this recording media. 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 your camcorder. You can be used differs depending on the ...
... of movies. See page 81 for the number of your camcorder. The following icons are recorded on this recording media. 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 your camcorder. You can be used differs depending on the ...
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...recording media settings When recording in movie recording mode or photo recording mode, the recording media icon is changed. A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with your camcorder. US 18 Types of 512 MB or larger marked with: ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" media)* ("Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo... icon The icon displayed on the LCD screen varies depending on memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). Touch [YES] . Types of "Memory Stick" media that can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be used only with Mark2 or ...
...recording media settings When recording in movie recording mode or photo recording mode, the recording media icon is changed. A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with your camcorder. US 18 Types of 512 MB or larger marked with: ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" media)* ("Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo... icon The icon displayed on the LCD screen varies depending on memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). Touch [YES] . Types of "Memory Stick" media that can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be used only with Mark2 or ...
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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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Recording movies Press START/STOP to start recording. You can start recording after turning on your camcorder during this time. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can start recording ...created automatically. It will be displayed for about 3sec after Notes If you turn on the camcorder. US 22 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 ...
Recording movies Press START/STOP to start recording. You can start recording after turning on your camcorder during this time. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can start recording ...created automatically. It will be displayed for about 3sec after Notes If you turn on the camcorder. US 22 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 ...
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...capacity, etc., by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA INFO] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category). The LCD screen of your camcorder can check them , touch (MENU) [Show others] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) a desired setting &#...(full pixel display). DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on the recording media. To display them as a guide. [ STEADYSHOT] is set [GUIDEFRAME] to the camcorder Data code during playback...
...capacity, etc., by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA INFO] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category). The LCD screen of your camcorder can check them , touch (MENU) [Show others] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) a desired setting &#...(full pixel display). DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on the recording media. To display them as a guide. [ STEADYSHOT] is set [GUIDEFRAME] to the camcorder Data code during playback...
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... Wider range of the power zoom lever may change the zoom speed with the / button on the LCD screen. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is set to a greater level. If you want to record high quality images, select the HQ mode, or if...
... Wider range of the power zoom lever may change the zoom speed with the / button on the LCD screen. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is set to a greater level. If you want to record high quality images, select the HQ mode, or if...
