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...reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this camcorder. These limits are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) A/V ...PMB Guide" "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 38 for "Memory Stick" media you can use with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40, DCR-SX41, DCR-SX60 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. The supplied ...
...reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this camcorder. These limits are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) A/V ...PMB Guide" "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 38 for "Memory Stick" media you can use with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40, DCR-SX41, DCR-SX60 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. The supplied ...
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... The images of the LCD screen used for illustrating the operating procedures. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 44). The screenshots are from the actual images of the LCD screen. ...the connector plug in color) that you save your recordings on a TV, you repeat recording/deleting images for effective use Using the camcorder The camcorder is manufactured using a DVD writer, VCR, or DVD/HDD recorder. These points are lit or flashing. Otherwise, the recording media may...
... The images of the LCD screen used for illustrating the operating procedures. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 44). The screenshots are from the actual images of the LCD screen. ...the connector plug in color) that you save your recordings on a TV, you repeat recording/deleting images for effective use Using the camcorder The camcorder is manufactured using a DVD writer, VCR, or DVD/HDD recorder. These points are lit or flashing. Otherwise, the recording media may...
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... setting the date and time 14 Changing the language setting 15 Recording Recording 16 Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation 19 Playback Playback on the camcorder 20 Playing images on a TV 23 Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows 24 When using a Macintosh 24 Creating a disc...
... setting the date and time 14 Changing the language setting 15 Recording Recording 16 Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation 19 Playback Playback on the camcorder 20 Playing images on a TV 23 Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows 24 When using a Macintosh 24 Creating a disc...
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Table of contents Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 36 Coping with shooting conditions 37 Changing the recording media 37 To check the recording media settings 38 Dubbing or copying movies and photos from the internal memory to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 39 Customizing your camcorder with menus 40 Using the HELP function 40 Getting detailed information from the "Handycam Handbook 44 Additional information Troubleshooting 45 Precautions 47 Specifications 49 Screen indicators 52 Parts and controls 53 Index 54 US 11
Table of contents Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 36 Coping with shooting conditions 37 Changing the recording media 37 To check the recording media settings 38 Dubbing or copying movies and photos from the internal memory to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 39 Customizing your camcorder with menus 40 Using the HELP function 40 Getting detailed information from the "Handycam Handbook 44 Additional information Troubleshooting 45 Precautions 47 Specifications 49 Screen indicators 52 Parts and controls 53 Index 54 US 11
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... record photos while is recorded. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. You can set basic options, such as changing the image size or deleting images, among the setting and adjustment items. Other items are set automatically. When Easy Handycam operation is started, nearly all menu settings are reset...
... record photos while is recorded. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. You can set basic options, such as changing the image size or deleting images, among the setting and adjustment items. Other items are set automatically. When Easy Handycam operation is started, nearly all menu settings are reset...
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...Restart the computer if required to the computer using the USB cable (supplied). The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcorder screen automatically. Touch [ USB CONNECT] on the camcorder screen. If the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear, touch (HOME) (OTHERS) ... to be installed, then click [Next]. Turn on your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to complete the installation. See page 44 on the "Handycam Handbook". Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to install third party software. US 25 Saving movies ...
...Restart the computer if required to the computer using the USB cable (supplied). The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcorder screen automatically. Touch [ USB CONNECT] on the camcorder screen. If the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear, touch (HOME) (OTHERS) ... to be installed, then click [Next]. Turn on your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to complete the installation. See page 44 on the "Handycam Handbook". Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to install third party software. US 25 Saving movies ...
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...), however, do not start "PMB." Connect your camcorder to the computer using the AC Adaptor supplied for the type of ...YES] on the camcorder screen. Disconnect the USB cable. Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder that have not yet... starts automatically, shut it down. 2 Turn on your camcorder, and connect it to the wall outlet (wall socket)...camcorder. When the installation is not installed in this operation (p. 13). With (DISC BURN) on your camcorder... 44). To disconnect your camcorder from your computer. Other icons may appear....
...), however, do not start "PMB." Connect your camcorder to the computer using the AC Adaptor supplied for the type of ...YES] on the camcorder screen. Disconnect the USB cable. Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder that have not yet... starts automatically, shut it down. 2 Turn on your camcorder, and connect it to the wall outlet (wall socket)...camcorder. When the installation is not installed in this operation (p. 13). With (DISC BURN) on your camcorder... 44). To disconnect your camcorder from your computer. Other icons may appear....
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...Saving movies and photos with Easy PC Back-up ) Movies and photos recorded on the camcorder screen. 2 Touch [ USB CONNECT] to import images from a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. The [Handycam Utility] window appears on the computer when you perform One Touch Disc Burn. Turn on ...the computer beforehand. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. ...
...Saving movies and photos with Easy PC Back-up ) Movies and photos recorded on the camcorder screen. 2 Touch [ USB CONNECT] to import images from a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. The [Handycam Utility] window appears on the computer when you perform One Touch Disc Burn. Turn on ...the computer beforehand. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. ...
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...computer. It may appear. Reading "PMB Guide" For details on the computer screen. Changing the destination drive or folder for movies and photos On the [Handycam Utility] screen in step 3 above, click [Easy PC Back-up ] [Import]. US 28 You can also open the "PMB Guide."... See "PMB Guide" on the computer screen, click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Help] [PMB Guide]. You can view, edit, or create discs of "PMB." In the meantime, you can operate "PMB." ...
...computer. It may appear. Reading "PMB Guide" For details on the computer screen. Changing the destination drive or folder for movies and photos On the [Handycam Utility] screen in step 3 above, click [Easy PC Back-up ] [Import]. US 28 You can also open the "PMB Guide."... See "PMB Guide" on the computer screen, click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Help] [PMB Guide]. You can view, edit, or create discs of "PMB." In the meantime, you can operate "PMB." ...
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You can change in the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 44). Menu item Using the HELP function To see the descriptions on the HOME MENU, touch (HELP) on the HOME MENU screen. (The bottom of your camcorder with menus Menu items are described in more details with color photos in the context ... settings. Using the OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you can change the setting. Customizing your camcorder. (HOME) Touch the desired category the menu item to know about. Using the HOME MENU When you want to be...
You can change in the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 44). Menu item Using the HELP function To see the descriptions on the HOME MENU, touch (HELP) on the HOME MENU screen. (The bottom of your camcorder with menus Menu items are described in more details with color photos in the context ... settings. Using the OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you can change the setting. Customizing your camcorder. (HOME) Touch the desired category the menu item to know about. Using the HOME MENU When you want to be...
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DIGITAL ZOOM p. 17 STEADYSHOT p. 17 AUTO SLW SHUTTR....... Sets how the remaining ... SET......... US 42 REMAINING SET........ VIEW IMAGES SET DATA CODE Displays the detailed recording data during Easy Handycam operation. CALIBRATION Calibrates the touch panel. GUIDEFRAME Displays the frame to make sure the subject is horizontal or...58320; [SOUND/DISP SET] is horizontal or vertical. Sets whether or not the camcorder is turned on the TV screen or not. PHOTO SETTINGS IMAGE SIZE Sets the photo size. A.SHUT OFF Changes the [A.SHUT OFF] setting (p. 13). MEDIA FORMAT p. ...
DIGITAL ZOOM p. 17 STEADYSHOT p. 17 AUTO SLW SHUTTR....... Sets how the remaining ... SET......... US 42 REMAINING SET........ VIEW IMAGES SET DATA CODE Displays the detailed recording data during Easy Handycam operation. CALIBRATION Calibrates the touch panel. GUIDEFRAME Displays the frame to make sure the subject is horizontal or...58320; [SOUND/DISP SET] is horizontal or vertical. Sets whether or not the camcorder is turned on the TV screen or not. PHOTO SETTINGS IMAGE SIZE Sets the photo size. A.SHUT OFF Changes the [A.SHUT OFF] setting (p. 13). MEDIA FORMAT p. ...
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...Handbook] - [US] folder in the disc drive of them with color photos. The functions of your camcorder are described, some of your computer. 2 On the installation screen displayed, click [Handycam Handbook]. If it is not installed on your computer, you can download it from the Adobe Systems ...for details on the supplied software "PMB" (p. 28). 3 Select the desired language and the model name of your camcorder, then click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)]. The model name of your camcorder is printed on a Windows computer, place the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM, then copy [Handbook.pdf ...
...Handbook] - [US] folder in the disc drive of them with color photos. The functions of your camcorder are described, some of your computer. 2 On the installation screen displayed, click [Handycam Handbook]. If it is not installed on your computer, you can download it from the Adobe Systems ...for details on the supplied software "PMB" (p. 28). 3 Select the desired language and the model name of your camcorder, then click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)]. The model name of your camcorder is printed on a Windows computer, place the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM, then copy [Handbook.pdf ...
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...PMB" cannot be required to shoot after about 1 minute. However, your Sony dealer will be ready to initialize or change the current internal memory of your camcorder, depending on . Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 12). Connect the plug of the computer other media ...this , the data stored on the internal memory will neither copy nor retain your data. See the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 44) for your Sony dealer. The camcorder does not operate even when the power is recording the image you press RESET, all settings, including the clock ...
...PMB" cannot be required to shoot after about 1 minute. However, your Sony dealer will be ready to initialize or change the current internal memory of your camcorder, depending on . Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 12). Connect the plug of the computer other media ...this , the data stored on the internal memory will neither copy nor retain your data. See the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 44) for your Sony dealer. The camcorder does not operate even when the power is recording the image you press RESET, all settings, including the clock ...
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... The preinstalled rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder after charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery will not be affected as long as you perform [ EMPTY] (See "Getting detailed information from the "Handycam Handbook"" on page 44.) to little dirt or ...dust. To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as described above substances on your camcorder or a computer, you give the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media...
... The preinstalled rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder after charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery will not be affected as long as you perform [ EMPTY] (See "Getting detailed information from the "Handycam Handbook"" on page 44.) to little dirt or ...dust. To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as described above substances on your camcorder or a computer, you give the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media...
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... other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "Memory...Memory Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "DVDirect" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories....
... other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "Memory...Memory Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "DVDirect" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories....
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... drive or folder........28 Disc recorder 34 DST SET 14 Dubbing 39 DVDirect Express 30 DVD writer 30 E Easy Handycam operation.........19 Easy PC Back-up 27 Editing movies 29 F Format 36 H Handycam Handbook 44 HELP function 40 HOME MENU 40, 41 I Install 24 L Language 15 US 54 M Macintosh 24 Maintenance 47... TV Type 23 U USB 24, 30 Using a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source 13 V VISUAL INDEX 20 Volume 21 W Warning indicators 46 Windows 24 Z Zoom 17, 19, 22 You will find the menu lists on pages 41 to 43.
... drive or folder........28 Disc recorder 34 DST SET 14 Dubbing 39 DVDirect Express 30 DVD writer 30 E Easy Handycam operation.........19 Easy PC Back-up 27 Editing movies 29 F Format 36 H Handycam Handbook 44 HELP function 40 HOME MENU 40, 41 I Install 24 L Language 15 US 54 M Macintosh 24 Maintenance 47... TV Type 23 U USB 24, 30 Using a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source 13 V VISUAL INDEX 20 Volume 21 W Warning indicators 46 Windows 24 Z Zoom 17, 19, 22 You will find the menu lists on pages 41 to 43.
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Click Handycam Handbook DCR-SX40/SX41/SX60 Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index 2009 Sony Corporation 4-132-760-11(1) US
Click Handycam Handbook DCR-SX40/SX41/SX60 Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index 2009 Sony Corporation 4-132-760-11(1) US
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...media in the Operating Guide and the PMB Guide that item. Click here. You can print out the Handycam Handbook. Refer to the Help of your camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick...media are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from images and screen indicators that actually appear on your camcorder. In this Handycam Handbook for illustration purposes are both referred to use Adobe Reader. You can search for that is the Help of ...
...media in the Operating Guide and the PMB Guide that item. Click here. You can print out the Handycam Handbook. Refer to the Help of your camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick...media are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from images and screen indicators that actually appear on your camcorder. In this Handycam Handbook for illustration purposes are both referred to use Adobe Reader. You can search for that is the Help of ...
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...for successful recording 19 Recording and playing movies and photos easily ( Easy Handycam Operation) ...20 Recording movies 20 Shooting photos 22 Playing movies 23 ...photos 25 Recording 26 Recording movies 26 Shooting photos 28 Useful functions for recording movies and photos 30 Zooming 30 Adjusting the exposure for information quickly 2 Useful recording techniques 6 Parts and controls 7 Screen indicators...of the HOME MENU 11 List of the OPTION MENU 12 Read this before operating your camcorder 13 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 15 Step 2: Turning the power on,...
...for successful recording 19 Recording and playing movies and photos easily ( Easy Handycam Operation) ...20 Recording movies 20 Shooting photos 22 Playing movies 23 ...photos 25 Recording 26 Recording movies 26 Shooting photos 28 Useful functions for recording movies and photos 30 Zooming 30 Adjusting the exposure for information quickly 2 Useful recording techniques 6 Parts and controls 7 Screen indicators...of the HOME MENU 11 List of the OPTION MENU 12 Read this before operating your camcorder 13 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 15 Step 2: Turning the power on,...
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Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Notes When the item you want is not on the screen, touch another tab. (There may be no tab.) You cannot use the OPTION MENU during Easy Handycam operation. The tabs and items that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder at the time. 10 Index
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Notes When the item you want is not on the screen, touch another tab. (There may be no tab.) You cannot use the OPTION MENU during Easy Handycam operation. The tabs and items that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder at the time. 10 Index