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... cautions. Do not disassemble. Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is still supplied to it for future reference. UL is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, ...cause a fire or even chemical burns. US Even if your camcorder. You can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of used rechargeable batteries to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. For more information regarding...
... cautions. Do not disassemble. Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is still supplied to it for future reference. UL is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, ...cause a fire or even chemical burns. US Even if your camcorder. You can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of used rechargeable batteries to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. For more information regarding...
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... the interference by one or more of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this camcorder. Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in order to comply with Part 15...Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40, DCR-SX41, DCR-SX60 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. US If this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). If you have any questions about this equipment does cause ...
... the interference by one or more of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this camcorder. Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in order to comply with Part 15...Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40, DCR-SX41, DCR-SX60 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. US If this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). If you have any questions about this equipment does cause ...
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...recording media." In this manual The images of the LCD screen used for effective use Using the camcorder The camcorder is not possible due to insert the connector plug in this manual for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera... access lamp (p. 38) are operational for illustrating the operating procedures. The scenes may be copyrighted. However, there may appear different from the camcorder When connecting your recorded images on external media periodically. These points are referred as a DVD-R using a DVD writer, VCR,...
...recording media." In this manual The images of the LCD screen used for effective use Using the camcorder The camcorder is not possible due to insert the connector plug in this manual for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera... access lamp (p. 38) are operational for illustrating the operating procedures. The scenes may be copyrighted. However, there may appear different from the camcorder When connecting your recorded images on external media periodically. These points are referred as a DVD-R using a DVD writer, VCR,...
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...back on the internal memory. You can free up recording space by connecting the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately) to 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 other media, from the internal memory. Deleting movies and photos (p. 36) You can change the recording media (p. 37...
...back on the internal memory. You can free up recording space by connecting the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately) to 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 other media, from the internal memory. Deleting movies and photos (p. 36) You can change the recording media (p. 37...
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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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...) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. See page 50 on the DC plug is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of the arrow until it to... your camcorder. You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is facing down.
...) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. See page 50 on the DC plug is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of the arrow until it to... your camcorder. You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is facing down.
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... DC plug of remaining battery power with any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF]). Getting started When your camcorder is on, you leave your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make...)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 14) are turned off automatically if you can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder without any metallic objects. To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen.
... DC plug of remaining battery power with any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF]). Getting started When your camcorder is on, you leave your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make...)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 14) are turned off automatically if you can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder without any metallic objects. To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen.
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... hour. The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can turn on your camcorder. The clock starts. If you set the date and time again, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] ...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] ...
... hour. The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can turn on your camcorder. The clock starts. If you set the date and time again, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] ...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] ...
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To turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 42) is turned POWER button You can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. Changing the language setting You can turn off . (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is set to show messages in a specified language. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language Getting started US 15 The off the power Close the LCD screen.
To turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 42) is turned POWER button You can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. Changing the language setting You can turn off . (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is set to show messages in a specified language. 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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Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 14). US 16 Recording Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded on your camcorder when the LCD screen 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.
Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 14). US 16 Recording Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded on your camcorder when the LCD screen 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.
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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. ...57732; (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [DIGITAL ZOOM] the desired setting . If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side , you close the LCD screen during recording, the camcorder stops recording. See page 50 on the recordable time of...
...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. ...57732; (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [DIGITAL ZOOM] the desired setting . If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side , you close the LCD screen during recording, the camcorder stops recording. See page 50 on the recordable time of...
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US 18 Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder. 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 the internal memory (p. 37). Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of the screen becomes 4:3.
US 18 Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder. 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 the internal memory (p. 37). Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of the screen becomes 4:3.
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... the default setting, movies and photos on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) US 20 Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 14). Touch (VIEW IMAGES). (VIEW IMAGES) The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds. Touch the (Movie) tab ... 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 turned on. To turn on your...
... the default setting, movies and photos on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) US 20 Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 14). Touch (VIEW IMAGES). (VIEW IMAGES) The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds. Touch the (Movie) tab ... 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 turned on. To turn on your...
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... about 10 times about 30 times about 60 times. You can adjust the sound volume from the OPTION MENU (p. 40). Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie.
... about 10 times about 30 times about 60 times. You can adjust the sound volume from the OPTION MENU (p. 40). Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie.
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US 22 Your camcorder displays the selected photo. 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).
US 22 Your camcorder displays the selected photo. 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).
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...) (Red) VCRs or 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. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connecting to ... this operation (p. 13). Connecting only the S VIDEO plug will be produced than with an A/V connecting cable. Playing images on your camcorder (p. 20). You can be connected to. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the TV. Connect...
...) (Red) VCRs or 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. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connecting to ... this operation (p. 13). Connecting only the S VIDEO plug will be produced than with an A/V connecting cable. Playing images on your camcorder (p. 20). You can be connected to. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the TV. Connect...
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...is higher than that the versions have DirectX installed.) Memory 256 MB or more may not work correctly. If the version number of your camcorder, see the following operations using "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)." Importing images to a computer Viewing and editing imported images ...order, from a computer. Saving movies and photos with all computer environments is not assured. *1 Standard installation is required. 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 Application ...
...is higher than that the versions have DirectX installed.) Memory 256 MB or more may not work correctly. If the version number of your camcorder, see the following operations using "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)." Importing images to a computer Viewing and editing imported images ...order, from a computer. Saving movies and photos with all computer environments is not assured. *1 Standard installation is required. 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 Application ...
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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 installation. Close all applications ... drive of the license agreement carefully. US 25 Saving movies and photos with a computer 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) [USB CONNECT]. Click [...
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 installation. Close all applications ... drive of the license agreement carefully. US 25 Saving movies and photos with a computer 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) [USB CONNECT]. Click [...
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... can be saved on a disc automatically. Install "PMB" beforehand (p. 24), however, do not start "PMB." Connect your camcorder to the computer using the AC Adaptor supplied for the type of the computer [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device]. Touch [... The "Handycam Handbook" is completed, following icons will appear. To disconnect your camcorder from your computer. Other icons may appear. No icon may appear depending on the camcorder screen. Disconnect the USB cable. Remove the CD-ROM from the computer ...
... can be saved on a disc automatically. Install "PMB" beforehand (p. 24), however, do not start "PMB." Connect your camcorder to the computer using the AC Adaptor supplied for the type of the computer [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device]. Touch [... The "Handycam Handbook" is completed, following icons will appear. To disconnect your camcorder from your computer. Other icons may appear. No icon may appear depending on the camcorder screen. Disconnect the USB cable. Remove the CD-ROM from the computer ...