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... recording/ playback may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder The model name is shown in this manual when there is lit or flashing Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or subject the camcorder to change without notice. Doing so may... the camcorder at high altitudes (DCR-SR68/SR88) Do not turn on the camcorder in a low-pressure area, where the altitude is activated by dropping, the camcorder has a drop sensor function (p. 70). US On the drop sensor (DCR-SR68/SR88) To protect the internal hard disk from images...
... recording/ playback may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder The model name is shown in this manual when there is lit or flashing Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or subject the camcorder to change without notice. Doing so may... the camcorder at high altitudes (DCR-SR68/SR88) Do not turn on the camcorder in a low-pressure area, where the altitude is activated by dropping, the camcorder has a drop sensor function (p. 70). US On the drop sensor (DCR-SR68/SR88) To protect the internal hard disk from images...
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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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... * Marked with Mark2 or not, either can be used with this manual, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are guaranteed to work with this camcorder. In this camcorder. To check the recording media settings When recording in movie recording mode... cannot 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). The recording medium is recommended that can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be used only with your...
... * Marked with Mark2 or not, either can be used with this manual, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are guaranteed to work with this camcorder. In this camcorder. To check the recording media settings When recording in movie recording mode... cannot 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). The recording medium is recommended that can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be used only with your...
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... S VIDEO jack, by using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (sold separately). US 33 Playing images on a TV Connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or VCR using the A/V connecting cable or an A/V connecting cable with an A/V connecting cable. ... . For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with an S VIDEO cable (sold separately), higher quality images can be connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Recording/Playback IN VIDEO AUDIO TVs...
... S VIDEO jack, by using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (sold separately). US 33 Playing images on a TV Connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or VCR using the A/V connecting cable or an A/V connecting cable with an A/V connecting cable. ... . For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with an S VIDEO cable (sold separately), higher quality images can be connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Recording/Playback IN VIDEO AUDIO TVs...
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...When you set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. US 34 Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the ID-1/ID-2 system, set [TV TYPE] to [4:3], the image quality may not be displayed full screen. Connect your camcorder to the input jack of your TV or VCR. Notes When you... a TV compatible with your TV. When you play back an image recorded in 4:3 aspect ratio may deteriorate. Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable (, supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with the 16:9 (wide) signal, set the aspect ratio according to...
...When you set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. US 34 Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the ID-1/ID-2 system, set [TV TYPE] to [4:3], the image quality may not be displayed full screen. Connect your camcorder to the input jack of your TV or VCR. Notes When you... a TV compatible with your TV. When you play back an image recorded in 4:3 aspect ratio may deteriorate. Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable (, supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with the 16:9 (wide) signal, set the aspect ratio according to...
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...[YES]. DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63: Movies and photos in the internal recording media of your camcorder. Saving images with an external device Notes For this operation, you need the USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM1 (sold separately) 5 Touch [Copy.] on the camcorder screen. ... hard disk drive. The format screen appears when the external media is connected to your camcorder. Operation 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 ...
...[YES]. DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63: Movies and photos in the internal recording media of your camcorder. Saving images with an external device Notes For this operation, you need the USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM1 (sold separately) 5 Touch [Copy.] on the camcorder screen. ... hard disk drive. The format screen appears when the external media is connected to your camcorder. Operation 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 ...
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...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 instruction... manual supplied with the DVD writer. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately). Saving images with an...
...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 instruction... manual supplied with the DVD writer. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately). Saving images with an...
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... by connecting the camcorder to be burnt ...camcorder. If [Failed.] or [DISC BURN failed.] appears on the camcorder...save movies on a disc by the camcorder screen. Touch [END] ...camcorder Disconnect the USB cable or the AC adaptor Subject the camcorder to mechanical shock or vibration Eject the memory card from the camcorder...Sony DVD writer may be available in some countries/regions. Connect your camcorder to disc creation devices, such as VISUAL INDEX on the camcorder... also operate by connecting your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall...
... by connecting the camcorder to be burnt ...camcorder. If [Failed.] or [DISC BURN failed.] appears on the camcorder...save movies on a disc by the camcorder screen. Touch [END] ...camcorder Disconnect the USB cable or the AC adaptor Subject the camcorder to mechanical shock or vibration Eject the memory card from the camcorder...Sony DVD writer may be available in some countries/regions. Connect your camcorder to disc creation devices, such as VISUAL INDEX on the camcorder... also operate by connecting your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall...
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...the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). Sony DVD writer may not be available in either way of your camcorder, and ...] [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 the model.
...the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). Sony DVD writer may not be available in either way of your camcorder, and ...] [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 the model.
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... hide the screen indicators (such as a counter, etc.) on the screen of the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable. 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 ...connecting cable (supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately). Connect your camcorder to the instruction manuals supplied with an external device Signal flow US 51 Saving images with your recording device for details. When dubbing is ...
... hide the screen indicators (such as a counter, etc.) on the screen of the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable. 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 ...connecting cable (supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately). Connect your camcorder to the instruction manuals supplied with an external device Signal flow US 51 Saving images with your recording device for details. When dubbing is ...
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To return to the previous menu screen, touch . may not be changed. After changing the setting, touch . US 53 MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) p. 58 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) p. 62 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items ...; p. 66 MANAGE MEDIA (Items for recording media) p. 67 GENERAL SET (Other setup items) p. 68 Operating menus Customizing your camcorder. To finish setting the menu, touch . If you make good use of menu operations, you can perform useful functions and change the display. ...
To return to the previous menu screen, touch . may not be changed. After changing the setting, touch . US 53 MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) p. 58 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) p. 62 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items ...; p. 66 MANAGE MEDIA (Items for recording media) p. 67 GENERAL SET (Other setup items) p. 68 Operating menus Customizing your camcorder. To finish setting the menu, touch . If you make good use of menu operations, you can perform useful functions and change the display. ...
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...may not be able to register menu items on MY MENU, and enjoy using your camcorder switches between playback mode and recording mode (movie/photo). Example: deleting [SPOT MTR/...; Touch [MOVIE]. Touch [SPOT MTR/FCS]. Touch . Touch [ FADER] (under [MANUAL SETTINGS] category). When MY MENU is connected, the exclusive MY MENU appears. Repeat the same steps above to... are not available. Tips Depending on the menu items being changed, your "Handycam." Tips When an external storage device is displayed, touch . Using MY MENU...
...may not be able to register menu items on MY MENU, and enjoy using your camcorder switches between playback mode and recording mode (movie/photo). Example: deleting [SPOT MTR/...; Touch [MOVIE]. Touch [SPOT MTR/FCS]. Touch . Touch [ FADER] (under [MANUAL SETTINGS] category). When MY MENU is connected, the exclusive MY MENU appears. Repeat the same steps above to... are not available. Tips Depending on the menu items being changed, your "Handycam." Tips When an external storage device is displayed, touch . Using MY MENU...
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HDD*1 INT. MEMORY*2 MEMORY CARD*1*2 REPAIR IMG.DB F. 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 ...
HDD*1 INT. MEMORY*2 MEMORY CARD*1*2 REPAIR IMG.DB F. 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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...a candlelit scene. LANDSCAPE*( ) Shoots distant subjects clearly. SNOW** ( ) Takes bright pictures of the distant surroundings in windows between scenes. MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to focus on subjects a short distance away. Notes If you set [SCENE SELECTION], [WHITE BAL.] setting... is canceled. CANDLE ( ) Maintains the dim atmosphere of fireworks. This setting also prevents your camcorder from appearing excessively white when subjects are marked with the following effects adding to minimize shake when shooting fast moving subjects. SUNRISE...
...a candlelit scene. LANDSCAPE*( ) Shoots distant subjects clearly. SNOW** ( ) Takes bright pictures of the distant surroundings in windows between scenes. MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to focus on subjects a short distance away. Notes If you set [SCENE SELECTION], [WHITE BAL.] setting... is canceled. CANDLE ( ) Maintains the dim atmosphere of fireworks. This setting also prevents your camcorder from appearing excessively white when subjects are marked with the following effects adding to minimize shake when shooting fast moving subjects. SUNRISE...
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..., touch [AUTO]. SPOT MTR/FCS (Spot meter/ focus) You can fix the brightness of the screen. This function enables you to [MANUAL]. EXPOSURE You can adjust the brightness and focus for the selected subject simultaneously. To adjust the brightness and focus automatically, touch [AUTO]. ... [EXPOSURE] and [FOCUS] are automatically set to use [SPOT METER] (p. 60) and [SPOT FOCUS] (p. 60) at the center of a picture manually. touch [AUTO]. Notes [EXPOSURE] is too bright or too dark. Touch / to automatic exposure, US 60 SPOT FOCUS You can adjust and...
..., touch [AUTO]. SPOT MTR/FCS (Spot meter/ focus) You can fix the brightness of the screen. This function enables you to [MANUAL]. EXPOSURE You can adjust the brightness and focus for the selected subject simultaneously. To adjust the brightness and focus automatically, touch [AUTO]. ... [EXPOSURE] and [FOCUS] are automatically set to use [SPOT METER] (p. 60) and [SPOT FOCUS] (p. 60) at the center of a picture manually. touch [AUTO]. Notes [EXPOSURE] is too bright or too dark. Touch / to automatic exposure, US 60 SPOT FOCUS You can adjust and...
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...[AUTO]. Notes When you set focus manually TELE MACRO This is useful to focus on ; Customizing your camcorder US 61 When you set [FOCUS] to [MANUAL], appears. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about...farther away. It is easier to shoot small subjects, such as a guide if it is hard to focus on a certain subject intentionally. You can adjust the focus manually. FOCUS You can blur out backgrounds and the subject stands out clearer. OFF Cancels TELE ...
...[AUTO]. Notes When you set focus manually TELE MACRO This is useful to focus on ; Customizing your camcorder US 61 When you set [FOCUS] to [MANUAL], appears. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about...farther away. It is easier to shoot small subjects, such as a guide if it is hard to focus on a certain subject intentionally. You can adjust the focus manually. FOCUS You can blur out backgrounds and the subject stands out clearer. OFF Cancels TELE ...
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...the TV connected for playback (p. 69). AUDIO REC SET BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (Built-in zoom microphone) 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 ... Index. LOW ( ) Records ambient sound faithfully. The zooming zone appears when you use the digital zoom. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with vivid sound appropriate to the zoom position. OFF The microphone does not record sound following optical zoom during recording. Note...
...the TV connected for playback (p. 69). AUDIO REC SET BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (Built-in zoom microphone) 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 ... Index. LOW ( ) Records ambient sound faithfully. The zooming zone appears when you use the digital zoom. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with vivid sound appropriate to the zoom position. OFF The microphone does not record sound following optical zoom during recording. Note...
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... image on the VISUAL INDEX screen. This may appear on an image recorded on other devices may not be played back. Adjust the focus manually (p. 61). A vertical white line may appear on a computer, etc. You removed the AC Adaptor or the battery pack while the recording...right corner of the screen flashes, or before This is started or stopped actually. On your camcorder, there may be a slight time difference between the point where you want to play back (p. 17) (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/ SX63). Images recorded on a computer. (The file name flashes in the ...
... image on the VISUAL INDEX screen. This may appear on an image recorded on other devices may not be played back. Adjust the focus manually (p. 61). A vertical white line may appear on a computer, etc. You removed the AC Adaptor or the battery pack while the recording...right corner of the screen flashes, or before This is started or stopped actually. On your camcorder, there may be a slight time difference between the point where you want to play back (p. 17) (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/ SX63). Images recorded on a computer. (The file name flashes in the ...
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...] [ FADER], [TELE MACRO] US 76 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the internal hard disk of the camcorder) Fast flashing The internal hard disk of the camcorder is not recognized by the computer. Disconnect devices from the USB jack of the computer other than...[MANUAL] in a cool place. In this case, when you have occurred with C or E. C:06: The battery pack temperature is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series). Change the battery pack or place it and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony...
...] [ FADER], [TELE MACRO] US 76 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the internal hard disk of the camcorder) Fast flashing The internal hard disk of the camcorder is not recognized by the computer. Disconnect devices from the USB jack of the computer other than...[MANUAL] in a cool place. In this case, when you have occurred with C or E. C:06: The battery pack temperature is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series). Change the battery pack or place it and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony...
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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.