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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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... green in any problems. Change the screen language before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of your camcorder if necessary (p. 16). Save important data to your computer, etc., beforehand. Before starting to record, test ... (1) USB cable (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...
... green in any problems. Change the screen language before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of your camcorder if necessary (p. 16). Save important data to your computer, etc., beforehand. Before starting to record, test ... (1) USB cable (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...
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...; [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR- Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a cable, be sure to the protection features of the camcorder being lost, save your computer. It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras ... Do not try to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the camcorder, due to insert the connector plug in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) [YES] [YES]...
...; [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR- Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a cable, be sure to the protection features of the camcorder being lost, save your computer. It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras ... Do not try to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the camcorder, due to insert the connector plug in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) [YES] [YES]...
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... battery pack or AC Adaptor from shock by the camcorder may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder and accessories are lit or flashing When using the camcorder at high altitudes (DCR-SR68/SR88) Do not turn on your camcorder. If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording...the access lamp (p. 19) is more than 5,000 meters (16,000 feet). On the drop sensor (DCR-SR68/SR88) To protect the internal hard disk from the camcorder, or subject the camcorder to shock or vibration when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15) or the access lamp (p. 19)...
... battery pack or AC Adaptor from shock by the camcorder may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder and accessories are lit or flashing When using the camcorder at high altitudes (DCR-SR68/SR88) Do not turn on your camcorder. If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording...the access lamp (p. 19) is more than 5,000 meters (16,000 feet). On the drop sensor (DCR-SR68/SR88) To protect the internal hard disk from the camcorder, or subject the camcorder to shock or vibration when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15) or the access lamp (p. 19)...
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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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Advice for successful recording To get good results in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you can make the viewer feel tired when viewing them. And, use of fireworks, or night views. Excessive zooming will make the scene look ... make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in and out slowly and smoothly. Aim for a while to make movies that you turn your camcorder horizontally as scenes of camcorder accessories. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is closer to your arms close to the microphone than the recorded...
Advice for successful recording To get good results in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you can make the viewer feel tired when viewing them. And, use of fireworks, or night views. Excessive zooming will make the scene look ... make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in and out slowly and smoothly. Aim for a while to make movies that you turn your camcorder horizontally as scenes of camcorder accessories. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is closer to your arms close to the microphone than the recorded...
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... 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...
... 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 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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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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... fully 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 that on... , you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. You can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the camcorder at the upper left on the LCD screen. Battery pack NP-FV30 (supplied) NP-FV50 NP-FV70 NP-FV100 Charging time 115 155 195 390...
... fully 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 that on... , you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. You can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the camcorder at the upper left on the LCD screen. Battery pack NP-FV30 (supplied) NP-FV50 NP-FV70 NP-FV100 Charging time 115 155 195 390...
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... 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. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is low. US 13 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). Getting ...
... 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. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is low. US 13 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). Getting ...
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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. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. US 14
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. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. US 14
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... 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 [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour. POWER button... MODE lamp 2 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on your camcorder. The clock starts. If you set the date and time again, touch (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) ...
... 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 [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour. POWER button... MODE lamp 2 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on your camcorder. The clock starts. If you set the date and time again, touch (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) ...
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..., and can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off the operation beeps by pressing POWER. To turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 70) is set to show messages in a specified language...Show others] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] [DATE/ TIME] . You can turn off your camcorder by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] . ...
..., and can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off the operation beeps by pressing POWER. To turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 70) is set to show messages in a specified language...Show others] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] [DATE/ TIME] . You can turn off your camcorder by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] . ...
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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 this recording media. Selecting the recording media for movies (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) Touch (MENU) [Show others ] ... photos. Step 3: Preparing the recording media The recording media that can perform recording, playback and editing operations on your camcorder. You can be used differs depending on the selected medium. Tips See page 81 for the recordable...
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 this recording media. Selecting the recording media for movies (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) Touch (MENU) [Show others ] ... photos. Step 3: Preparing the recording media The recording media that can perform recording, playback and editing operations on your camcorder. You can be used differs depending on the selected medium. Tips See page 81 for the recordable...
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...Stick PRO" media compatible equipment. Do not attach a label or the like 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 only with your... camcorder For recording movies, it is changed. US 18 To check the recording media settings When...
...Stick PRO" media compatible equipment. Do not attach a label or the like 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 only with your... camcorder For recording movies, it is changed. US 18 To check the recording media settings When...
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Your camcorder turns on. To turn on your camcorder. Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp. 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 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.
Your camcorder turns on. To turn on your camcorder. Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp. 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 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.
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DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press ...about 3 seconds, then disappear after Notes If you turn on the LCD. 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 the rec & zoom buttons on the camcorder. Recording movies Press START/STOP to start recording. You can start recording also by touching in ...
DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press ...about 3 seconds, then disappear after Notes If you turn on the LCD. 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 the rec & zoom buttons on the camcorder. Recording movies Press START/STOP to start recording. You can start recording also by touching in ...
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...] is not compatible with full pixel display. 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 ] [PLAYBACK SET] ...; . DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on the screen as [DATA CODE] during playback. However, this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder Data code during recording. US 23...
...] is not compatible with full pixel display. 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 ] [PLAYBACK SET] ...; . DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on the screen as [DATA CODE] during playback. However, this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder Data code during recording. US 23...
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... mode, the quality of the power zoom lever may change the zoom speed with the / on the LCD screen. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is an average bit- US 25 If you want to record high quality images, select the HQ mode, or...
... mode, the quality of the power zoom lever may change the zoom speed with the / on the LCD screen. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is an average bit- US 25 If you want to record high quality images, select the HQ mode, or...