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... repeatedly, recording/ playback may appear different from shock by the camcorder may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder The model name is a difference in this manual for understandability. In this manual, the internal hard disk (DCRSR68/SR88), the internal memory (DCR-SX44/ SX63) of your camcorder and accessories are as follows. Confirm the model name on your...
... repeatedly, recording/ playback may appear different from shock by the camcorder may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder The model name is a difference in this manual for understandability. In this manual, the internal hard disk (DCRSR68/SR88), the internal memory (DCR-SX44/ SX63) of your camcorder and accessories are as follows. Confirm the model name on your...
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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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..."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 this manual, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media... icon is changed. Types of up to 32 GB are guaranteed to record movies and/or photos on the camcorder you use . To check the recording media settings When recording in the top right corner of "Memory Stick"... . Recording media icon The icon displayed on the LCD screen varies depending on memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). Types of the screen.
..."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 this manual, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media... icon is changed. Types of up to 32 GB are guaranteed to record movies and/or photos on the camcorder you use . To check the recording media settings When recording in the top right corner of "Memory Stick"... . Recording media icon The icon displayed on the LCD screen varies depending on memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). Types of the screen.
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.../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. Connect the white and red plugs (left/right audio) ... an S VIDEO cable (sold separately). US 33 For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO . The yellow plug connection is not necessary. Playing images on a TV Connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or VCR using the A/V connecting cable ...
.../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. Connect the white and red plugs (left/right audio) ... an S VIDEO cable (sold separately). US 33 For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO . The yellow plug connection is not necessary. Playing images on a TV Connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or VCR using the A/V connecting cable ...
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Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the ID-1/ID-2 system, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. This is ...TV switches to the input jack of your TV or VCR. Notes When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with your TV. When you play back an image recorded in 4:3 aspect ratio may deteriorate. US... 34 Connect your camcorder to full mode automatically. Also, when the recorded image's aspect ratio switches between 16:9 (wide) and 4:3, the image may...
Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the ID-1/ID-2 system, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. This is ...TV switches to the input jack of your TV or VCR. Notes When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with your TV. When you play back an image recorded in 4:3 aspect ratio may deteriorate. US... 34 Connect your camcorder to full mode automatically. Also, when the recorded image's aspect ratio switches between 16:9 (wide) and 4:3, the image may...
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...on the camcorder screen. DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63: Movies and photos in the internal recording media of the camcorder that have not yet been saved on your camcorder before use ... 13). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media. Refer to the Sony support page for details on the camcorder or another playback device. 2 If the external...as an external hard disk drive. You can be able to use . The format screen appears when the external media is connected to your camcorder. Operation is available for your camcorder. DCR-SX43: Movies...
...on the camcorder screen. DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63: Movies and photos in the internal recording media of the camcorder that have not yet been saved on your camcorder before use ... 13). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media. Refer to the Sony support page for details on the camcorder or another playback device. 2 If the external...as an external hard disk drive. You can be able to use . The format screen appears when the external media is connected to your camcorder. Operation is available for your camcorder. DCR-SX43: Movies...
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...58341; (USB) jack of your camcorder with the USB cable of the external media. Disconnect the USB Adaptor Cable. To finish the external media connection Touch on the VISUAL INDEX screen of the DVD writer. Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer. ...57768; Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). Only...
...58341; (USB) jack of your camcorder with the USB cable of the external media. Disconnect the USB Adaptor Cable. To finish the external media connection Touch on the VISUAL INDEX screen of the DVD writer. Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer. ...57768; Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). Only...
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...the disc after the operation is reached. Saving images with the devices to be connected. Notes Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). Connect ... take more time depending on the recording mode or the number of scenes. If you cannot play back. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with an external device US 49 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of...
...the disc after the operation is reached. Saving images with the devices to be connected. Notes Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). Connect ... take more time depending on the recording mode or the number of scenes. If you cannot play back. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with an external device US 49 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of...
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... etc. Refer also to 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... others] [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. Connect ...
... etc. Refer also to 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... others] [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. Connect ...
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...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 media in the recording device. If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode. Connect your camcorder...VIDEO (sold separately). Connect your camcorder to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details. When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. Notes Since dubbing is not ...
...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 media in the recording device. If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode. Connect your camcorder...VIDEO (sold separately). Connect your camcorder to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details. When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. Notes Since dubbing is not ...
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MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) p. 58 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) p. 62 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos) p. 64 ...) p. 67 GENERAL SET (Other setup items) p. 68 Operating menus Customizing your camcorder. The camcorder has various menu items under each of eight menu categories. Customizing your camcorder Using menus Using the menus, you can enjoy using your camcorder / : The menu list moves from category to category. / : The menu list moves through 4 items...
MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) p. 58 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) p. 62 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos) p. 64 ...) p. 67 GENERAL SET (Other setup items) p. 68 Operating menus Customizing your camcorder. The camcorder has various menu items under each of eight menu categories. Customizing your camcorder Using menus Using the menus, you can enjoy using your camcorder / : The menu list moves from category to category. / : The menu list moves through 4 items...
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...or settings are not available. Tips Depending on the menu items being changed, your "Handycam." Tips When an external storage device is displayed, touch . US 54 Example: deleting...Touch [MOVIE]. Touch [SPOT MTR/FCS]. Touch . Touch [ FADER] (under [MANUAL SETTINGS] category). When MY MENU is connected, the exclusive MY MENU appears. Using MY MENU You can ...not be able to register menu items on MY MENU, and enjoy using your camcorder switches between playback mode and recording mode (movie/photo). You can use the ...
...or settings are not available. Tips Depending on the menu items being changed, your "Handycam." Tips When an external storage device is displayed, touch . US 54 Example: deleting...Touch [MOVIE]. Touch [SPOT MTR/FCS]. Touch . Touch [ FADER] (under [MANUAL SETTINGS] category). When MY MENU is connected, the exclusive MY MENU appears. Using MY MENU You can ...not be able to register menu items on MY MENU, and enjoy using your camcorder switches between playback mode and recording mode (movie/photo). You can use the ...
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MEMORY*2 MEMORY CARD*1*2 REPAIR IMG.DB F. MEMORY*2 MEMORY CARD*1*2 17 17 67 67 67 67 75, 77 75, 77 75, 77 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 ...
MEMORY*2 MEMORY CARD*1*2 REPAIR IMG.DB F. MEMORY*2 MEMORY CARD*1*2 17 17 67 67 67 67 75, 77 75, 77 75, 77 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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MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to minimize shake when shooting fast moving subjects. TWILIGHT* ( ... white landscape. * Adjusted to focus on glass or metal mesh in ) or [REC] (to the interval between the camcorder and the subject. FADER You can record images effectively in various situations. AUTO Records images in twilight scenes. US ...58 This setting also prevents your camcorder from appearing excessively white when subjects are marked with the following effects adding to fading out) mode. ...
MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to minimize shake when shooting fast moving subjects. TWILIGHT* ( ... white landscape. * Adjusted to focus on glass or metal mesh in ) or [REC] (to the interval between the camcorder and the subject. FADER You can record images effectively in various situations. AUTO Records images in twilight scenes. US ...58 This setting also prevents your camcorder from appearing excessively white when subjects are marked with the following effects adding to fading out) mode. ...
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... subject simultaneously. To adjust the exposure automatically, touch [AUTO]. SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) You can select and adjust the focal point to [MANUAL]. Adjust the brightness when the subject is strong contrast between the subject and the background, such as subjects in the frame of which you want... the frame of which you want to adjust the exposure. SPOT MTR/FCS (Spot meter/ focus) You can fix the brightness of a picture manually. This function enables you to readjust the white balance. SPOT FOCUS You can adjust and fix the exposure to adjust the focus. from inside the...
... subject simultaneously. To adjust the exposure automatically, touch [AUTO]. SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) You can select and adjust the focal point to [MANUAL]. Adjust the brightness when the subject is strong contrast between the subject and the background, such as subjects in the frame of which you want... the frame of which you want to adjust the exposure. SPOT MTR/FCS (Spot meter/ focus) You can fix the brightness of a picture manually. This function enables you to readjust the white balance. SPOT FOCUS You can adjust and fix the exposure to adjust the focus. from inside the...
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...p. 61) when it is dark and focus adjustment is hard to adjust the focus. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO]. Notes When you set [FOCUS] to [MANUAL], appears. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm...subjects, such as a guide if it is difficult) appears for recording. used as flowers or insects. Customizing your camcorder US 61 You can adjust the focus manually. When you want to focus on the subject by moving the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust the...
...p. 61) when it is dark and focus adjustment is hard to adjust the focus. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO]. Notes When you set [FOCUS] to [MANUAL], appears. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm...subjects, such as a guide if it is difficult) appears for recording. used as flowers or insects. Customizing your camcorder US 61 You can adjust the focus manually. When you want to focus on the subject by moving the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust the...
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...( ) Records ambient sound faithfully. AUDIO REC SET BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (Built-in zoom microphone) You can record a movie with your camcorder US 63 ON ( ) The microphone records sound following zooming in or out. The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. Customizing ...× zoom is performed optically, and after that the image quality decreases 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 zooming in or out. ...
...( ) Records ambient sound faithfully. AUDIO REC SET BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (Built-in zoom microphone) You can record a movie with your camcorder US 63 ON ( ) The microphone records sound following zooming in or out. The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. Customizing ...× zoom is performed optically, and after that the image quality decreases 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 zooming in or out. ...
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... [ STEADYSHOT] is extremely high. The auto focus does not function. Set [FOCUS] to compensate for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually (p. 61). is too high. This is not a malfunction. Playback Images cannot be a slight time difference between the subject and the background is...58320; Set [ STEADYSHOT] to play back (p. 17) (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/ SX63). Images recorded on a computer. (The file name flashes in bright light. This phenomenon is started or stopped actually. On your camcorder may be played back. Select the type of ...
... [ STEADYSHOT] is extremely high. The auto focus does not function. Set [FOCUS] to compensate for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually (p. 61). is too high. This is not a malfunction. Playback Images cannot be a slight time difference between the subject and the background is...58320; Set [ STEADYSHOT] to play back (p. 17) (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/ SX63). Images recorded on a computer. (The file name flashes in bright light. This phenomenon is started or stopped actually. On your camcorder may be played back. Select the type of ...
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... Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If the problem persists even after you contact them, give them all the numbers of the error code beginning with the internal hard disk of the camcorder....MANUAL] in [EXPOSURE], [FIREWORKS] [ DIGITAL ZOOM], [SPOT MTR/FCS], [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE], [TWILIGHT], [CANDLE], [SUNRISE&SUNSET], [FIREWORKS], [LANDSCAPE], [SPOTLIGHT], [BEACH], [SNOW] [ 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...
... Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If the problem persists even after you contact them, give them all the numbers of the error code beginning with the internal hard disk of the camcorder....MANUAL] in [EXPOSURE], [FIREWORKS] [ DIGITAL ZOOM], [SPOT MTR/FCS], [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE], [TWILIGHT], [CANDLE], [SUNRISE&SUNSET], [FIREWORKS], [LANDSCAPE], [SPOTLIGHT], [BEACH], [SNOW] [ 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...
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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.