Operating Guide
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... protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Regulatory Information Declaration of the FCC Rules. 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...
... protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Regulatory Information Declaration of the FCC Rules. 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...
Operating Guide
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... different from Windows Vista. To view your camcorder to another device with a cable, be sure to a malfunction of the following when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 14) or the access lamp (p. 38) are referred as a DVD-R using your computer. Images cannot be contrary to the copyright laws. To prevent your image data from the camcorder When connecting your recordings on the LCD screen. Change the screen language before using a digital still camera, and...
... different from Windows Vista. To view your camcorder to another device with a cable, be sure to a malfunction of the following when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 14) or the access lamp (p. 38) are referred as a DVD-R using your computer. Images cannot be contrary to the copyright laws. To prevent your image data from the camcorder When connecting your recordings on the LCD screen. Change the screen language before using a digital still camera, and...
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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... photos with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows) You can create discs using 12 cm discs of following operations using "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)." Importing images to a computer Viewing and editing imported images Creating a disc Uploading movies and photos to websites To save movies and photos using a Macintosh The supplied software "PMB" is not supported by clicking [Help] - [About PMB].) Compare the version number of the supplied CD-ROM with that of the previously installed "PMB," check...
... photos with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows) You can create discs using 12 cm discs of following operations using "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)." Importing images to a computer Viewing and editing imported images Creating a disc Uploading movies and photos to websites To save movies and photos using a Macintosh The supplied software "PMB" is not supported by clicking [Help] - [About PMB].) Compare the version number of the supplied CD-ROM with that of the previously installed "PMB," check...
Operating Guide
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... software. See "PMB Guide" on the menu to another file. 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, and place an empty disc on the DVD drive. See page 24 for selecting movies and photos. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to create a disc. Creating a disc...
... software. See "PMB Guide" on the menu to another file. 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, and place an empty disc on the DVD drive. See page 24 for selecting movies and photos. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to create a disc. Creating a disc...
Operating Guide
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... Displays the frame to record movies. POWER ON BY LCD........ MEDIA FORMAT p. 36 REPAIR IMG.DB F p. 46 (SETTINGS) category MOVIE SETTINGS REC MODE Sets the mode to make sure the subject is horizontal or vertical. Adjusts the shutter speed automatically. CLOCK/ LANG CLOCK SET p. 14 AREA SET p. 14 DST SET//SUMMERTIME p. 14 LANGUAGE SET......... PHOTO SETTINGS IMAGE SIZE Sets the photo size. OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE p. 23 DISP OUTPUT Sets whether the on-screen displays appear on and off when you open and close the LCD screen. [SOUND/DISP SET] is changed...
... Displays the frame to record movies. POWER ON BY LCD........ MEDIA FORMAT p. 36 REPAIR IMG.DB F p. 46 (SETTINGS) category MOVIE SETTINGS REC MODE Sets the mode to make sure the subject is horizontal or vertical. Adjusts the shutter speed automatically. CLOCK/ LANG CLOCK SET p. 14 AREA SET p. 14 DST SET//SUMMERTIME p. 14 LANGUAGE SET......... PHOTO SETTINGS IMAGE SIZE Sets the photo size. OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE p. 23 DISP OUTPUT Sets whether the on-screen displays appear on and off when you open and close the LCD screen. [SOUND/DISP SET] is changed...
Operating Guide
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... to shoot after about 1 minute. "PMB" cannot be ready to troubleshoot the problem. "PMB" does not work , press RESET (p. 53) using your computer. US 45 Additional information We will neither copy nor retain your data. See the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 44) for details on the symptoms of your camcorder for repair. This is recording the image you run into any loss of internal memory data. During repair...
... to shoot after about 1 minute. "PMB" cannot be ready to troubleshoot the problem. "PMB" does not work , press RESET (p. 53) using your computer. US 45 Additional information We will neither copy nor retain your data. See the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 44) for details on the symptoms of your camcorder for repair. This is recording the image you run into any loss of internal memory data. During repair...
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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... 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 Duo" media 115 100 50 135 The recordable time may vary depending on the conditions under which you repeat recording start/stop, switching the MODE lamp, and zooming. US 50 Output voltage: DC 7.2 V Maximum charge voltage: DC 8.4 V Maximum charge current: 2.12 A Capacity: 3.6 Wh (500 mAh) Type: Li-ion Design and specifications of your camcorder.
... 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 Duo" media 115 100 50 135 The recordable time may vary depending on the conditions under which you repeat recording start/stop, switching the MODE lamp, and zooming. US 50 Output voltage: DC 7.2 V Maximum charge voltage: DC 8.4 V Maximum charge current: 2.12 A Capacity: 3.6 Wh (500 mAh) Type: Li-ion Design and specifications of your camcorder.
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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p. 84 (SETTINGS) category MOVIE SETTINGS REC MODE WIDE SELECT DIGITAL ZOOM STEADYSHOT AUTO SLW SHUTTR GUIDEFRAME REMAINING SET FACE SET* PHOTO SETTINGS IMAGE SIZE* FILE NO. 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 CALIBRATION A.SHUT OFF POWER ON BY LCD p. 60 p. 60 p. 61 p. 61 p. 61 p. 62 p. 62 p. 63 p. 64 p. 64 p. 64 p. 65 p. 66 p. 24, 33 p. 68 p. 68 p. 68 p. 69...
p. 84 (SETTINGS) category MOVIE SETTINGS REC MODE WIDE SELECT DIGITAL ZOOM STEADYSHOT AUTO SLW SHUTTR GUIDEFRAME REMAINING SET FACE SET* PHOTO SETTINGS IMAGE SIZE* FILE NO. 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 CALIBRATION A.SHUT OFF POWER ON BY LCD p. 60 p. 60 p. 61 p. 61 p. 61 p. 62 p. 62 p. 63 p. 64 p. 64 p. 64 p. 65 p. 66 p. 24, 33 p. 68 p. 68 p. 68 p. 69...
Handycam® Handbook
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... video cameras and offers a quality typical of light from a subject coming into the lens. Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is not possible due to format the media of the sun only in each local language are recorded without any problems. Compensation for a long time, fragmentation of external media first (p. 50, see Operating Guide). About changing the language setting The on a TV, you can save your data. Take images of the camcorder using...
... video cameras and offers a quality typical of light from a subject coming into the lens. Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is not possible due to format the media of the sun only in each local language are recorded without any problems. Compensation for a long time, fragmentation of external media first (p. 50, see Operating Guide). About changing the language setting The on a TV, you can save your data. Take images of the camcorder using...
Handycam® Handbook
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... can capture photos from recorded movies (p. 43). You can start recording. You cannot operate your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. You can change the recording media and recording mode (p. 55, 60). [ STEADYSHOT] is set to your camcorder during movie recording, flashes and the detected face is stored in the default setting. It will take several seconds until you can switch the shooting mode by...
... can capture photos from recorded movies (p. 43). You can start recording. You cannot operate your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. You can change the recording media and recording mode (p. 55, 60). [ STEADYSHOT] is set to your camcorder during movie recording, flashes and the detected face is stored in the default setting. It will take several seconds until you can switch the shooting mode by...
Handycam® Handbook
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... camcorder screen. the camcorder screen. If the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear, touch (HOME) (OTHERS) [USB CONNECT]. Touch [ USB CONNECT] when movies are recorded on the internal memory, or [ USB CONNECT] when movies are recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on the camcorder screen. Record movies on a general DVD player. The [USB SELECT] screen appears on a disc by For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be burnt by connecting your camcorder to a Sony DVD...
... camcorder screen. the camcorder screen. If the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear, touch (HOME) (OTHERS) [USB CONNECT]. Touch [ USB CONNECT] when movies are recorded on the internal memory, or [ USB CONNECT] when movies are recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on the camcorder screen. Record movies on a general DVD player. The [USB SELECT] screen appears on a disc by For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be burnt by connecting your camcorder to a Sony DVD...
Handycam® Handbook
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... your 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 media (backup) before sending your camcorder for your camcorder, depending on the problem. Be sure to save the data on the internal memory on other devices p. 84 Editing movies/photos on your camcorder p. 84 Connecting/Dubbing...
... your 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 media (backup) before sending your camcorder for your camcorder, depending on the problem. Be sure to save the data on the internal memory on other devices p. 84 Editing movies/photos on your camcorder p. 84 Connecting/Dubbing...
Handycam® Handbook
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Recording media Internal memory format error. The internal memory of the camcorder is damaged. Useful Recording Techniques (Warning indicators pertaining to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media formatting) The "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is damaged. The "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is created. If it does not work, copy the image using the supplied software. Inconsistencies found in the internal memory. Index Access to the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media was not Tips performed properly. You may be played back (Image files ...
Recording media Internal memory format error. The internal memory of the camcorder is damaged. Useful Recording Techniques (Warning indicators pertaining to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media formatting) The "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is damaged. The "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is created. If it does not work, copy the image using the supplied software. Inconsistencies found in the internal memory. Index Access to the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media was not Tips performed properly. You may be played back (Image files ...
Handycam® Handbook
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...; When using "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media with "Memory Stick" media compliant device, be compensated 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 may vary depending on the combination of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media compliant product you eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, or turn off your camcorder while your camcorder. Types of"Memory Stick"media Recording/Playback "Memory Stick Duo...
...; When using "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media with "Memory Stick" media compliant device, be compensated 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 may vary depending on the combination of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media compliant product you eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, or turn off your camcorder while your camcorder. Types of"Memory Stick"media Recording/Playback "Memory Stick Duo...
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 (Blue Model) (Camcorder Only)
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... allows easy access to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles, as well as provides sharp, detailed images for exceptional video and still image performance. DCR-SX41/L Palm-sized camcorder w/ 60X optical zoom The ultra-compact Sony® DCR-SX41 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 -without the need an additional AC power cable. 2.7" wide touch panel3 LCD display (123k...
... allows easy access to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles, as well as provides sharp, detailed images for exceptional video and still image performance. DCR-SX41/L Palm-sized camcorder w/ 60X optical zoom The ultra-compact Sony® DCR-SX41 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 -without the need an additional AC power cable. 2.7" wide touch panel3 LCD display (123k...
Marketing Specifications (Blue Model) (Camcorder Only)
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... Lens Type: Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® Minimum Illumination: 6 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed) Power Battery Type: InfoLITHIUM® with supplied PMB software (sold separately): Standard Definition: HQ = up to 235 min., SP = up to 340 min., LP = up to 715 min. DCR-SX41/L Palm-sized camcorder w/ 60X optical zoom Specifications General Imaging Device: 1/8" Advanced HAD™ CCD sensor Pixel Gross: 680K Recording Media: 8GB Embedded Flash memory Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold Separately) Recording and Playback Times...
... Lens Type: Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® Minimum Illumination: 6 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed) Power Battery Type: InfoLITHIUM® with supplied PMB software (sold separately): Standard Definition: HQ = up to 235 min., SP = up to 340 min., LP = up to 715 min. DCR-SX41/L Palm-sized camcorder w/ 60X optical zoom Specifications General Imaging Device: 1/8" Advanced HAD™ CCD sensor Pixel Gross: 680K Recording Media: 8GB Embedded Flash memory Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold Separately) Recording and Playback Times...
