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...packs promptly as described in the instructions. This product has received UL Listing. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. Battery pack This..., dropping or stepping on it. Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may result. For more information regarding recycling of in the U.S.A. For customers in fire. Do not ...
...packs promptly as described in the instructions. This product has received UL Listing. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. Battery pack This..., dropping or stepping on it. Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may result. For more information regarding recycling of in the U.S.A. For customers in fire. Do not ...
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... a circuit different from that any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in order to operate this camcorder. The supplied interface cable must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a residential installation. CAUTION You are...harmful interference in this manual could void your authority to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40, DCR-SX41, DCR-SX60 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is encouraged to try to radio communications. However, there is for a Class B ...
... a circuit different from that any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in order to operate this camcorder. The supplied interface cable must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a residential installation. CAUTION You are...harmful interference in this manual could void your authority to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40, DCR-SX41, DCR-SX60 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is encouraged to try to radio communications. However, there is for a Class B ...
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...your recorded images on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 44). The screenshots are operational for effective use Using the camcorder The camcorder is manufactured using the camcorder if necessary (p. 15). To view your image data using a DVD writer, VCR, or DVD/HDD recorder. Change the...may vary depending on the recording media. About changing the language setting The on-screen displays in a malfunction of the camcorder. If you repeat recording/deleting images for illustrating the operating procedures. However, there may be contrary to insert the connector...
...your recorded images on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 44). The screenshots are operational for effective use Using the camcorder The camcorder is manufactured using the camcorder if necessary (p. 15). To view your image data using a DVD writer, VCR, or DVD/HDD recorder. Change the...may vary depending on the recording media. About changing the language setting The on-screen displays in a malfunction of the camcorder. If you repeat recording/deleting images for illustrating the operating procedures. However, there may be contrary to insert the connector...
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... space by deleting movies and photos that you can change the recording media (p. 37). Playing movies and photos (p. 20) Playing movies and photos on your camcorder (p. 20) Playing movies and photos on a connected TV (p. 23) Saving movies and photos on a disc Saving movies and photos with a computer (p. 24) ...Creating a disc with a DVD writer or recorder (p. 30) Operating by the camcorder screen, you have saved on DVDirect Express by connecting the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately) to your...
... space by deleting movies and photos that you can change the recording media (p. 37). Playing movies and photos (p. 20) Playing movies and photos on your camcorder (p. 20) Playing movies and photos on a connected TV (p. 23) Saving movies and photos on a disc Saving movies and photos with a computer (p. 24) ...Creating a disc with a DVD writer or recorder (p. 30) Operating by the camcorder screen, you have saved on DVDirect Express by connecting the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately) to your...
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... 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 with one touch...
... 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 with one touch...
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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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... it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. 1 Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to ... socket) Battery pack Power cord (Mains lead) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it in the direction of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure that the mark on charging, recording and playing time. The CHG (charge) ...
... it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. 1 Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to ... socket) Battery pack Power cord (Mains lead) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it in the direction of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure that the mark on charging, recording and playing time. The CHG (charge) ...
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... the battery pack . Charging the battery pack abroad You can check the approximate amount of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with your camcorder without any metallic objects. US 13 Notes on the LCD screen. This may cause a malfunction. In the default setting, the ...the battery pack." To use an electronic voltage transformer. To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. Getting started When your camcorder is on, you can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with any operation for about 5 minutes, ...
... the battery pack . Charging the battery pack abroad You can check the approximate amount of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with your camcorder without any metallic objects. US 13 Notes on the LCD screen. This may cause a malfunction. In the default setting, the ...the battery pack." To use an electronic voltage transformer. To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. Getting started When your camcorder is on, you can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with any operation for about 5 minutes, ...
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... touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [VIEW IMAGES SET] [DATA CODE] [DATE/TIME You can be displayed during playback. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn off the operation beeps by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [BEEP] [...recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can turn on your camcorder. Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. POWER button (Movie): To record ...
... touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [VIEW IMAGES SET] [DATA CODE] [DATE/TIME You can be displayed during playback. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn off the operation beeps by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [BEEP] [...recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can turn on your camcorder. Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. POWER button (Movie): To record ...
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Changing the language setting You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 42) is set to [OFF], turn off . (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned POWER button You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. To turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language Getting started US 15 The off the power Close the LCD screen.
Changing the language setting You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 42) is set to [OFF], turn off . (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned POWER button You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. To turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language Getting started US 15 The off the power Close the LCD screen.
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US 16 Recording Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded on your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the internal memory (p. 37). Fasten the grip belt. Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 14).
US 16 Recording Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded on your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the internal memory (p. 37). Fasten the grip belt. Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 14).
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...58320; To adjust the angle of the LCD panel, first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder , and then adjust the angle . US 17 START/STOP button Power zoom lever Recording Wide Telephoto [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. ... media (p. 37). You can magnify images with the power zoom lever. Press START/STOP to the camcorder You can increase the zooming level by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [DIGITAL ZOOM] the desired setting . If you ...
...58320; To adjust the angle of the LCD panel, first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder , and then adjust the angle . US 17 START/STOP button Power zoom lever Recording Wide Telephoto [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. ... media (p. 37). You can magnify images with the power zoom lever. Press START/STOP to the camcorder You can increase the zooming level by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [DIGITAL ZOOM] the desired setting . If you ...
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US 18 Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the internal memory (p. 37). Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of the screen becomes 4:3. Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on the (Photo) lamp. The aspect ratio of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 14). Press MODE to turn on your camcorder.
US 18 Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the internal memory (p. 37). Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of the screen becomes 4:3. Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on the (Photo) lamp. The aspect ratio of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 14). Press MODE to turn on your camcorder.
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...index screen of scenes by a certain interval (Film Roll Index) Previous To the index screen of face scenes (Face Index) To the list of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 14). Touch (VIEW IMAGES). (VIEW IMAGES) The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some... the default setting, movies and photos on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) US 20 Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder. If you can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on the internal memory are played (p. 37). ...
...index screen of scenes by a certain interval (Film Roll Index) Previous To the index screen of face scenes (Face Index) To the list of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 14). Touch (VIEW IMAGES). (VIEW IMAGES) The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some... the default setting, movies and photos on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) US 20 Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder. If you can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on the internal memory are played (p. 37). ...
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..., but you repeat touching / during playback, movies are recorded automatically during playback by pressing DISP located on the VISUAL INDEX screen. Playback US 21 Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Previous Volume adjustment To stop To fast-reverse Next OPTION MENU To fast-forward To pause/play When playback...
..., but you repeat touching / during playback, movies are recorded automatically during playback by pressing DISP located on the VISUAL INDEX screen. Playback US 21 Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Previous Volume adjustment To stop To fast-reverse Next OPTION MENU To fast-forward To pause/play When playback...
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If you touch a point in the PB ZOOM frame, the point comes to the center in the photo by moving the power zoom lever while viewing photos (PB ZOOM). Your camcorder displays the selected photo. US 22 Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen To start/stop slide show Next OPTION MENU You can zoom in the frame. When viewing photos recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, (playback folder) appears on the screen.
If you touch a point in the PB ZOOM frame, the point comes to the center in the photo by moving the power zoom lever while viewing photos (PB ZOOM). Your camcorder displays the selected photo. US 22 Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen To start/stop slide show Next OPTION MENU You can zoom in the frame. When viewing photos recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, (playback folder) appears on the screen.
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... TVs Playback (Yellow) :Signal flow A/V Remote Connector Set the input selector of the TV to the input your camcorder will not output audio. Playing images on your camcorder (p. 20). You can be connected to. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the ...TV. Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable (, supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (sold separately), higher...
... TVs Playback (Yellow) :Signal flow A/V Remote Connector Set the input selector of the TV to the input your camcorder will not output audio. Playing images on your camcorder (p. 20). You can be connected to. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the ...TV. Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable (, supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (sold separately), higher...
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... for installation) Operation with that of the previously installed "PMB," check to ensure that of the "PMB" of your camcorder to higher. http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ ms/us/ OS*1 Microsoft Windows XP SP3*2/Windows Vista SP1*3 CPU Intel Pentium III: 1 GHz or faster...Windows) You can create discs using a computer, install "PMB" from the supplied CD-ROM beforehand. Do not format the internal memory of your camcorder, see the following type with "PMB." DVD-R/DVD+R/DVD+R DL: Unrewritable DVD-RW/DVD+RW: Rewritable Step 1 Checking the computer ...
... for installation) Operation with that of the previously installed "PMB," check to ensure that of the "PMB" of your camcorder to higher. http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ ms/us/ OS*1 Microsoft Windows XP SP3*2/Windows Vista SP1*3 CPU Intel Pentium III: 1 GHz or faster...Windows) You can create discs using a computer, install "PMB" from the supplied CD-ROM beforehand. Do not format the internal memory of your camcorder, see the following type with "PMB." DVD-R/DVD+R/DVD+R DL: Unrewritable DVD-RW/DVD+RW: Rewritable Step 1 Checking the computer ...
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...Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. Depending on the computer screen. Read the terms of your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable (supplied). If you may need to install third party software. If the installation screen appears,...carefully. US 25 Saving movies and photos with a computer See page 44 on the "Handycam Handbook". Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer. Turn on the computer. Log on as an Administrator for the application to be ...
...Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. Depending on the computer screen. Read the terms of your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable (supplied). If you may need to install third party software. If the installation screen appears,...carefully. US 25 Saving movies and photos with a computer See page 44 on the "Handycam Handbook". Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer. Turn on the computer. Log on as an Administrator for the application to be ...
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... and photos on a disc by simply pressing (DISC BURN) on a disc automatically. Install "PMB" beforehand (p. 24), however, do not start "PMB." Connect your camcorder. Remove the CD-ROM from the computer Click the icon at the bottom right of the desktop of discs you can save movies and... photos recorded on the internal memory only. 1 Turn on your camcorder, and connect it to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the USB cable (supplied). 3 Press (DISC BURN). To disconnect your...
... and photos on a disc by simply pressing (DISC BURN) on a disc automatically. Install "PMB" beforehand (p. 24), however, do not start "PMB." Connect your camcorder. Remove the CD-ROM from the computer Click the icon at the bottom right of the desktop of discs you can save movies and... photos recorded on the internal memory only. 1 Turn on your camcorder, and connect it to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the USB cable (supplied). 3 Press (DISC BURN). To disconnect your...