Operating Guide
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... Part 15 of the FCC Rules. If this equipment. These limits are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 24) "PMB" (software) including "PMB Guide" "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 38 for "Memory Stick" media you can be used in a particular installation...
... Part 15 of the FCC Rules. If this equipment. These limits are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 24) "PMB" (software) including "PMB Guide" "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 38 for "Memory Stick" media you can be used in a particular installation...
Operating Guide
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... connector plug in color) that you repeat recording/deleting images for effective use Using the camcorder The camcorder is manufactured using a DVD writer, VCR, or DVD/HDD recorder. Also, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other malfunctions could occur. ejecting "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the actual images of the LCD screen. In this Operating Guide, both "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media...
... connector plug in color) that you repeat recording/deleting images for effective use Using the camcorder The camcorder is manufactured using a DVD writer, VCR, or DVD/HDD recorder. Also, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other malfunctions could occur. ejecting "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the actual images of the LCD screen. In this Operating Guide, both "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media...
Operating Guide
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... 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 with one touch (One Touch Disc Burn 26 Importing movies and photos to a computer (Easy PC Back-up 27 Changing the destination drive or folder for movies and photos 28 Starting PMB (Picture Motion Browser 28 Creating a disc 29 Copying a disc 29 Editing movies 29 Capturing photos from a movie 29 Saving images...
... 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 with one touch (One Touch Disc Burn 26 Importing movies and photos to a computer (Easy PC Back-up 27 Changing the destination drive or folder for movies and photos 28 Starting PMB (Picture Motion Browser 28 Creating a disc 29 Copying a disc 29 Editing movies 29 Capturing photos from a movie 29 Saving images...
Operating Guide
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... not supported. Operation is not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in order, from a computer. Saving movies and photos with all computer environments is not assured. *1 Standard installation is required. Your camcorder may not work correctly. To process photos using a Macintosh computer connected to your camcorder, see the following operations using "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)." Importing images to a computer Viewing and editing imported images Creating a disc Uploading movies and photos...
... not supported. Operation is not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in order, from a computer. Saving movies and photos with all computer environments is not assured. *1 Standard installation is required. Your camcorder may not work correctly. To process photos using a Macintosh computer connected to your camcorder, see the following operations using "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)." Importing images to a computer Viewing and editing imported images Creating a disc Uploading movies and photos...
Operating Guide
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Copying a disc You can copy a recorded disc to another file. On the movie playback window of the window, click [Manipulate] [DVD-Video (SD) Creation]. See "PMB Guide" on the menu to display the Video Trimming window. Capturing photos from a movie and save a frame of a movie as another disc using "Video Disc Copier." Click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Video Disc Copier] to start "PMB" also by selecting movies and photos previously imported to your computer (p. 27). 1 Turn on your computer...
Copying a disc You can copy a recorded disc to another file. On the movie playback window of the window, click [Manipulate] [DVD-Video (SD) Creation]. See "PMB Guide" on the menu to display the Video Trimming window. Capturing photos from a movie and save a frame of a movie as another disc using "Video Disc Copier." Click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Video Disc Copier] to start "PMB" also by selecting movies and photos previously imported to your computer (p. 27). 1 Turn on your computer...
Operating Guide
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... BL LEVEL Adjusts the backlight of the LCD screen. US 42 MEDIA FORMAT p. 36 REPAIR IMG.DB F p. 46 (SETTINGS) category MOVIE SETTINGS REC MODE Sets the mode to create the Face Index screen. FACE SET Sets to record movies. Adjusts the shutter speed automatically. SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME p. 21 BEEP p. 14 LCD BRIGHT Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen. p. 15 GENERAL SET DEMO MODE Sets whether the demonstration appears or not. AUTO SLW SHUTTR....... VIEW IMAGES SET DATA CODE Displays the detailed recording data during Easy Handycam operation. OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE...
... BL LEVEL Adjusts the backlight of the LCD screen. US 42 MEDIA FORMAT p. 36 REPAIR IMG.DB F p. 46 (SETTINGS) category MOVIE SETTINGS REC MODE Sets the mode to create the Face Index screen. FACE SET Sets to record movies. Adjusts the shutter speed automatically. SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME p. 21 BEEP p. 14 LCD BRIGHT Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen. p. 15 GENERAL SET DEMO MODE Sets whether the demonstration appears or not. AUTO SLW SHUTTR....... VIEW IMAGES SET DATA CODE Displays the detailed recording data during Easy Handycam operation. OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE...
Operating Guide
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...; Turn on the problem. The camcorder does not operate even when the power is not a malfunction. Additional information Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using a pointed object. (If you press RESET, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset.) Your camcorder gets warm. Your camcorder may become warm during this , the data stored on the internal memory will neither copy nor retain your data. See the "Handycam Handbook...
...; Turn on the problem. The camcorder does not operate even when the power is not a malfunction. Additional information Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using a pointed object. (If you press RESET, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset.) Your camcorder gets warm. Your camcorder may become warm during this , the data stored on the internal memory will neither copy nor retain your data. See the "Handycam Handbook...
Operating Guide
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...) ([AUTO SLW SHUTTR] is used for other specifications. Specifications System Signal format: NTSC color, EIA standards Movie recording format Video: MPEG2-PS Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator Photo file format : DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible : Exif Ver.2.21 Compatible : MPF Baseline Compatible Recording media (Movie/Photo) Internal memory: DCR-SX40: 4 GB DCR-SX41: 8 GB DCR-SX60: 16 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is set to [ON], shutter speed 1/30 second) Input/Output connectors A/V Remote Connector...
...) ([AUTO SLW SHUTTR] is used for other specifications. Specifications System Signal format: NTSC color, EIA standards Movie recording format Video: MPEG2-PS Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator Photo file format : DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible : Exif Ver.2.21 Compatible : MPF Baseline Compatible Recording media (Movie/Photo) Internal memory: DCR-SX40: 4 GB DCR-SX41: 8 GB DCR-SX60: 16 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is set to [ON], shutter speed 1/30 second) Input/Output connectors A/V Remote Connector...
Operating Guide
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... recordable time. A Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is used . On charging/recording/playback time Measured when using the camcorder at 25 C (77 ˚F) (10 C to 30 C (50 ˚F to change without notice. Manufactured under which you repeat recording start/stop, switching the MODE lamp, and zooming. US 50 Expected charging and running time for the supplied battery pack (minute) Recording media Charging time (full charge) Continuous recording time Typical recording time Playback time Internal memory/"Memory Stick PRO...
... recordable time. A Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is used . On charging/recording/playback time Measured when using the camcorder at 25 C (77 ˚F) (10 C to 30 C (50 ˚F to change without notice. Manufactured under which you repeat recording start/stop, switching the MODE lamp, and zooming. US 50 Expected charging and running time for the supplied battery pack (minute) Recording media Charging time (full charge) Continuous recording time Typical recording time Playback time Internal memory/"Memory Stick PRO...
Operating Guide
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... Touch Disc Burn 26 Operation beeps 14 Operation flow 9 OPTION MENU 40, 43 P Parts and controls 53 Photos 18, 21 Playback 20 PMB (Picture Motion Browser)....24, 28 PMB Guide 28 R Recording 16 Recording and playback time....50 Recording media 37 Repair 45 RESET 53 S Screen indicators 52 Self-diagnosis display 46 Setting the date and time...........14 Software 24 Specifications 49 Supplied items 7 T Tripod 37 Troubleshooting 45 Turning the power on 14 TV 23 TV Type 23 U USB 24, 30 Using...
... Touch Disc Burn 26 Operation beeps 14 Operation flow 9 OPTION MENU 40, 43 P Parts and controls 53 Photos 18, 21 Playback 20 PMB (Picture Motion Browser)....24, 28 PMB Guide 28 R Recording 16 Recording and playback time....50 Recording media 37 Repair 45 RESET 53 S Screen indicators 52 Self-diagnosis display 46 Setting the date and time...........14 Software 24 Specifications 49 Supplied items 7 T Tripod 37 Troubleshooting 45 Turning the power on 14 TV 23 TV Type 23 U USB 24, 30 Using...
Handycam® Handbook
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...date ERASE ERASE ALL MOVE USB CONNECT USB CONNECT USB CONNECT DISC BURN BATTERY INFO p. 41 p. 41 p. 43 p. 44 p. 44 p. 44 p. 45 p. 45 p. 41 p. 41 p. 46 p. 46 p. 47 p. 48 p. 48 p. 49 p. 49 p. 49 p. 52 p. 52 Operating Guide p. 54 (MANAGE MEDIA) category MOVIE MEDIA SET* p. 55 PHOTO MEDIA SET* p. 55 MEDIA INFO p. 57 MEDIA FORMAT* p. 58 REPAIR IMG.DB F. AUTO SLW SHUTTR GUIDEFRAME VIEW IMAGES SET DATA CODE SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME* BEEP* LCD BRIGHT LCD BL LEVEL LCD COLOR OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE DISP OUTPUT CLOCK/ LANG CLOCK SET* AREA SET DST SET/SUMMERTIME LANGUAGE SET* GENERAL SET DEMO MODE...
...date ERASE ERASE ALL MOVE USB CONNECT USB CONNECT USB CONNECT DISC BURN BATTERY INFO p. 41 p. 41 p. 43 p. 44 p. 44 p. 44 p. 45 p. 45 p. 41 p. 41 p. 46 p. 46 p. 47 p. 48 p. 48 p. 49 p. 49 p. 49 p. 52 p. 52 Operating Guide p. 54 (MANAGE MEDIA) category MOVIE MEDIA SET* p. 55 PHOTO MEDIA SET* p. 55 MEDIA INFO p. 57 MEDIA FORMAT* p. 58 REPAIR IMG.DB F. AUTO SLW SHUTTR GUIDEFRAME VIEW IMAGES SET DATA CODE SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME* BEEP* LCD BRIGHT LCD BL LEVEL LCD COLOR OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE DISP OUTPUT CLOCK/ LANG CLOCK SET* AREA SET DST SET/SUMMERTIME LANGUAGE SET* GENERAL SET DEMO MODE...
Handycam® Handbook
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... camcorder is not possible due to malfunction. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. About changing the language setting The on external media periodically. If you can save all your image data using a computer. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Do not aim at dusk. Recording Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure that you perform [ DELETE ALL], [ DELETE ALL] or [MEDIA FORMAT], some type of external media first (p. 50, see Operating Guide...
... camcorder is not possible due to malfunction. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. About changing the language setting The on external media periodically. If you can save all your image data using a computer. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Do not aim at dusk. Recording Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure that you perform [ DELETE ALL], [ DELETE ALL] or [MEDIA FORMAT], some type of external media first (p. 50, see Operating Guide...
Handycam® Handbook
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... time. If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. If the access lamp is lit or flashing after you can switch the shooting mode by touching (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [MEDIA INFO] (p. 57). To adjust the angle of movies. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically. You can change the recording media and recording mode (p. 55, 60). [ STEADYSHOT] is set...
... time. If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. If the access lamp is lit or flashing after you can switch the shooting mode by touching (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [MEDIA INFO] (p. 57). To adjust the angle of movies. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically. You can change the recording media and recording mode (p. 55, 60). [ STEADYSHOT] is set...
Handycam® Handbook
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... a disc by connecting your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer with the USB cable is described here. Connect your camcorder to be burnt by For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be available in some countries/regions. After the operation is completed, touch [END] [YES] on Useful Recording Techniques Tips If the total memory size of movies to...
... a disc by connecting your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer with the USB cable is described here. Connect your camcorder to be burnt by For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be available in some countries/regions. After the operation is completed, touch [END] [YES] on Useful Recording Techniques Tips If the total memory size of movies to...
Handycam® Handbook
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... Sony dealer. Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation p. 81 Batteries/power sources p. 82 LCD screen p. 82 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media p. 82 Recording p. 83 Playback p. 84 Playing back images stored on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on other devices p. 84 Editing movies/photos on the problem. The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to the default settings. Some menu items, such as follows. [REC MODE]: [SP] [DATA CODE]: [DATE/TIME] Some menu...
... Sony dealer. Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation p. 81 Batteries/power sources p. 82 LCD screen p. 82 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media p. 82 Recording p. 83 Playback p. 84 Playing back images stored on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on other devices p. 84 Editing movies/photos on the problem. The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to the default settings. Some menu items, such as follows. [REC MODE]: [SP] [DATA CODE]: [DATE/TIME] Some menu...
Handycam® Handbook
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... another device. Do you execute [REPAIR IMG. Table of warning messages If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions. Check the data base file by touching (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] the recording medium. The "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is set differently from the default format. The old recorded images on other media (p. 50, see Operating Guide too), delete unnecessary images, or format the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (p. 58). The image data base file...
... another device. Do you execute [REPAIR IMG. Table of warning messages If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions. Check the data base file by touching (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] the recording medium. The "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is set differently from the default format. The old recorded images on other media (p. 50, see Operating Guide too), delete unnecessary images, or format the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (p. 58). The image data base file...
Handycam® Handbook
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... turn off your camcorder while your camcorder is reading or writing image files on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (while the access lamp is lit or flashing) If you use the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media near magnets or magnetic fields It is the abbreviation for the "Memory Stick Micro" media. "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media formatted by a computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder. Data read/write speed...
... turn off your camcorder while your camcorder is reading or writing image files on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (while the access lamp is lit or flashing) If you use the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media near magnets or magnetic fields It is the abbreviation for the "Memory Stick Micro" media. "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media formatted by a computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder. Data read/write speed...
Handycam® Handbook
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... Contents Useful Recording Techniques Playlist 48 PMB Guide 2 PORTRAIT 77 Power on 17 POWER ON BY LCD 73 Precautions 93 PROTECT 46 R REC MODE 60 Recording 26 Recording and playback time....88 Recording media 55 Recording time of movies/ number of recordable photos....88 REMAINING SET 62 REPAIR IMG.DB F 84, 86 RESET 7 S SCENE SELECTION............77, 85 Screen indicators 8 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 85 SELF-TIMER 80 Shooting 28 Slide show 38 SLIDE SHOW SET 38...
... Contents Useful Recording Techniques Playlist 48 PMB Guide 2 PORTRAIT 77 Power on 17 POWER ON BY LCD 73 Precautions 93 PROTECT 46 R REC MODE 60 Recording 26 Recording and playback time....88 Recording media 55 Recording time of movies/ number of recordable photos....88 REMAINING SET 62 REPAIR IMG.DB F 84, 86 RESET 7 S SCENE SELECTION............77, 85 Screen indicators 8 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 85 SELF-TIMER 80 Shooting 28 Slide show 38 SLIDE SHOW SET 38...
Marketing Specifications (Red Model)
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... one click upload to your camcorder by opening LCD display: Power on your compatible PC via a USB cable and press the One Touch Disc Burn Button.12 Easy Handycam® Button: Using a camcorder can capture extremely tight shots, even from far away. DCR-SX40/R Palm-sized camcorder w/ 60X optical zoom The ultra-compact Sony® DCR-SX40 Handycam® camcorder can even select from various dubbing functions to easily copy video or still images from the embedded flash media to the Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media -- The display rotates...
... one click upload to your camcorder by opening LCD display: Power on your compatible PC via a USB cable and press the One Touch Disc Burn Button.12 Easy Handycam® Button: Using a camcorder can capture extremely tight shots, even from far away. DCR-SX40/R Palm-sized camcorder w/ 60X optical zoom The ultra-compact Sony® DCR-SX40 Handycam® camcorder can even select from various dubbing functions to easily copy video or still images from the embedded flash media to the Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media -- The display rotates...
Marketing Specifications (Red Model)
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DCR-SX40/R Palm-sized camcorder w/ 60X optical zoom Specifications General Imaging Device: 1/8" Advanced HAD™ CCD sensor Pixel Gross: 680K Recording Media: 4GB Embedded Flash memory Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold Separately) Recording and Playback Times: Standard Definition: HQ = up to 55 min., SP = up to 85 min., LP = up to 715 min. When using 16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (sold separately). © 2008 Sony Electronics Inc. Not supported by Mac OS. 12. Not supported by Mac OS. All other...
DCR-SX40/R Palm-sized camcorder w/ 60X optical zoom Specifications General Imaging Device: 1/8" Advanced HAD™ CCD sensor Pixel Gross: 680K Recording Media: 4GB Embedded Flash memory Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold Separately) Recording and Playback Times: Standard Definition: HQ = up to 55 min., SP = up to 85 min., LP = up to 715 min. When using 16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (sold separately). © 2008 Sony Electronics Inc. Not supported by Mac OS. 12. Not supported by Mac OS. All other...
