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...-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40, DCR-SX41, DCR-SX60 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is for help. The supplied interface cable must be... 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 "...use with this camcorder. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
...-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40, DCR-SX41, DCR-SX60 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is for help. The supplied interface cable must be... 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 "...use with this camcorder. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
Operating Guide
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... PRO-HG Duo" media are referred as a DVD-R using your computer. US Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 44). The screenshots are from Windows Vista. It is not dustproofed, dripproofed or .... In such a case, save your images on external media periodically. Also, you repeat recording/deleting images for effective use Using the camcorder The camcorder is recommended that appear constantly on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes,...
... PRO-HG Duo" media are referred as a DVD-R using your computer. US Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 44). The screenshots are from Windows Vista. It is not dustproofed, dripproofed or .... In such a case, save your images on external media periodically. Also, you repeat recording/deleting images for effective use Using the camcorder The camcorder is recommended that appear constantly on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes,...
Operating Guide
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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...
Operating Guide
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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
Operating Guide
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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 running ...[Install]. 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). US 25 Saving movies and photos with a computer If you may need to complete the installation.
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 running ...[Install]. 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). US 25 Saving movies and photos with a computer If you may need to complete the installation.
Operating Guide
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...can use. If any other software than "PMB" starts automatically, shut it down. 2 Turn on your camcorder, and connect it to the computer using the AC Adaptor supplied for this procedure (p. 44). Creating a disc with One... When the installation is not installed in this operation (p. 13). With (DISC BURN) on your camcorder, you can save movies and photos recorded on the internal memory only. 1 Turn on your computer, and .... No icon may appear depending on the installation procedure. The "Handycam Handbook" is completed, following icons will appear.
...can use. If any other software than "PMB" starts automatically, shut it down. 2 Turn on your camcorder, and connect it to the computer using the AC Adaptor supplied for this procedure (p. 44). Creating a disc with One... When the installation is not installed in this operation (p. 13). With (DISC BURN) on your camcorder, you can save movies and photos recorded on the internal memory only. 1 Turn on your computer, and .... No icon may appear depending on the installation procedure. The "Handycam Handbook" is completed, following icons will appear.
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...The [Handycam Utility] window appears on the computer when you perform One Touch Disc Burn. Importing movies and photos to a computer (Easy PC Back-up) Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder, and connect it to the computer using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). 1 Turn on your camcorder that have... not yet been saved with a computer The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the computer beforehand. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the USB cable (supplied). Saving movies and photos with Easy PC Back-up can be imported to...
...The [Handycam Utility] window appears on the computer when you perform One Touch Disc Burn. Importing movies and photos to a computer (Easy PC Back-up) Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder, and connect it to the computer using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). 1 Turn on your camcorder that have... not yet been saved with a computer The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the computer beforehand. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the USB cable (supplied). Saving movies and photos with Easy PC Back-up can be imported to...
Operating Guide
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... item Tab After completing the setting, touch . When the item you touch (HOME), the HOME MENU appears. You can change in the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 44). Using the OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you want is not on the...no tab.) You cannot use the OPTION MENU during Easy Handycam operation. 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...
... item Tab After completing the setting, touch . When the item you touch (HOME), the HOME MENU appears. You can change in the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 44). Using the OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you want is not on the...no tab.) You cannot use the OPTION MENU during Easy Handycam operation. 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...
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...SIZE Sets the photo size. FILE NO Sets how to create the Face Index screen. CALIBRATION Calibrates the touch panel. POWER ON BY LCD........ FACE SET Sets to assign the file number. VIEW IMAGES SET DATA CODE Displays the detailed recording data during Easy Handycam... DST SET//SUMMERTIME p. 14 LANGUAGE SET......... Sets whether or not the camcorder is horizontal or vertical. WIDE SELECT Sets the horizontal to record movies....displayed. LCD COLOR Adjusts the color intensity of the LCD screen. DIGITAL ZOOM p. 17 STEADYSHOT p. 17 AUTO SLW SHUTTR....... LCD BL LEVEL Adjusts...
...SIZE Sets the photo size. FILE NO Sets how to create the Face Index screen. CALIBRATION Calibrates the touch panel. POWER ON BY LCD........ FACE SET Sets to assign the file number. VIEW IMAGES SET DATA CODE Displays the detailed recording data during Easy Handycam... DST SET//SUMMERTIME p. 14 LANGUAGE SET......... Sets whether or not the camcorder is horizontal or vertical. WIDE SELECT Sets the horizontal to record movies....displayed. LCD COLOR Adjusts the color intensity of the LCD screen. DIGITAL ZOOM p. 17 STEADYSHOT p. 17 AUTO SLW SHUTTR....... LCD BL LEVEL Adjusts...
Operating Guide
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... [US] folder in the CD-ROM, then copy [Handbook.pdf ]. You need Adobe Reader to know more about operating your camcorder. 1 To install the "Handycam Handbook" on a Windows computer, place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer. 2 On the installation screen displayed, click... 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 its bottom surface. 4 Click [Exit] [Exit], then remove the CD-ROM from ...
... [US] folder in the CD-ROM, then copy [Handbook.pdf ]. You need Adobe Reader to know more about operating your camcorder. 1 To install the "Handycam Handbook" on a Windows computer, place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer. 2 On the installation screen displayed, click... 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 its bottom surface. 4 Click [Exit] [Exit], then remove the CD-ROM from ...
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...36). The total number of movie scenes or photos has exceeded the recordable capacity of your Sony dealer. "PMB" does not work , press RESET (p. 53) using your camcorder again in order to investigate the problem. In the event of this period. The recording ... will neither copy nor retain your data. See the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 44) for 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 . ...
...36). The total number of movie scenes or photos has exceeded the recordable capacity of your Sony dealer. "PMB" does not work , press RESET (p. 53) using your camcorder again in order to investigate the problem. In the event of this period. The recording ... will neither copy nor retain your data. See the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 44) for 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 . ...
Operating Guide
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...your hands Leaving the casing in the following instances: When there are not recording the date. When you transfer the camcorder, it is exposed to salty air such as at all. Note on disposal/transfer of the lens clean with a soft cloth in ..." media on page 44.) to somebody, it is not charged, the camcorder operation will be entirely deleted from the "Handycam Handbook"" on your camcorder after charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery. US 48 Procedures Connect your camcorder to little dirt or dust. To prevent mold, periodically clean ...
...your hands Leaving the casing in the following instances: When there are not recording the date. When you transfer the camcorder, it is exposed to salty air such as at all. Note on disposal/transfer of the lens clean with a soft cloth in ..." media on page 44.) to somebody, it is not charged, the camcorder operation will be entirely deleted from the "Handycam Handbook"" on your camcorder after charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery. US 48 Procedures Connect your camcorder to little dirt or dust. To prevent mold, periodically clean ...
Handycam® Handbook
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...the supplied "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" software. Information on using your camcorder to its fullest in this Handycam Handbook. About this Handycam Handbook The example images used in this Handycam Handbook for illustration purposes are subject to change without notice. Index Table... still camera, and therefore may appear different from images and screen indicators that actually appear on your camcorder. In this Handycam Handbook, the internal memory of your camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." "Memory Stick PRO ...
...the supplied "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" software. Information on using your camcorder to its fullest in this Handycam Handbook. About this Handycam Handbook The example images used in this Handycam Handbook for illustration purposes are subject to change without notice. Index Table... still camera, and therefore may appear different from images and screen indicators that actually appear on your camcorder. In this Handycam Handbook, the internal memory of your camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." "Memory Stick PRO ...
Handycam® Handbook
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...18 Recording/Playback Five pieces 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 the camcorder 32 Playing movies 32 Viewing photos 33 Index Taking advantage of two types of... playing movies and photos easily ( Easy Handycam Operation) ...20 Recording movies 20 Shooting photos 22 Playing movies 23 Viewing 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 ...
...18 Recording/Playback Five pieces 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 the camcorder 32 Playing movies 32 Viewing photos 33 Index Taking advantage of two types of... playing movies and photos easily ( Easy Handycam Operation) ...20 Recording movies 20 Shooting photos 22 Playing movies 23 Viewing 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 ...
Handycam® Handbook
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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
Handycam® Handbook
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...; "PMB" (software, including "PMB Guide" ) "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) See page 55 for the "Memory Stick" media you can use . Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear constantly on the LCD screen. See "About handling of your camcorder" (p. 95). Exposing the LCD screen...
...; "PMB" (software, including "PMB Guide" ) "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) See page 55 for the "Memory Stick" media you can use . Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear constantly on the LCD screen. See "About handling of your camcorder" (p. 95). Exposing the LCD screen...
Handycam® Handbook
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...size or deleting images, among the setting and adjustment items. Other items are recorded on your camcorder when the LCD screen is started, nearly all menu settings are reset to the default settings automatically. (Some menu items retain the settings that were made before Easy Handycam... operation.) Recording movies In the default setting, movies are set automatically. When Easy Handycam operation is already open, press POWER (p. 17). 20 Index Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the internal...
...size or deleting images, among the setting and adjustment items. Other items are recorded on your camcorder when the LCD screen is started, nearly all menu settings are reset to the default settings automatically. (Some menu items retain the settings that were made before Easy Handycam... operation.) Recording movies In the default setting, movies are set automatically. When Easy Handycam operation is already open, press POWER (p. 17). 20 Index Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the internal...
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...See "Menu lists" (p. 11) on the available menu items. Notes You cannot use some buttons/functions during Easy Handycam operation.] may appear. 25 Index Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen Slide show/pause Next Tips The setting of Contents... Useful Recording Techniques Your camcorder starts playing the selected photo. disappears Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation Touch (HOME) to [DATE/TIME] (p. 66). To change settings. Viewing photos On ...
...See "Menu lists" (p. 11) on the available menu items. Notes You cannot use some buttons/functions during Easy Handycam operation.] may appear. 25 Index Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen Slide show/pause Next Tips The setting of Contents... Useful Recording Techniques Your camcorder starts playing the selected photo. disappears Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation Touch (HOME) to [DATE/TIME] (p. 66). To change settings. Viewing photos On ...
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...Handycam operation. During Easy Handycam operation, some menu items are reset.) Buttons do not work . During Easy Handycam operation, the playback zoom... 7) using your camcorder, depending on . However, your Sony dealer will be deleted. The menu settings have changed automatically. During Easy Handycam operation, nearly all ...camcorder, use the following items return to other devices......... We will be automatically set to the default settings. Some menu items, such as [ IMAGE SIZE], retain the settings that cannot be used during Easy Handycam...
...Handycam operation. During Easy Handycam operation, some menu items are reset.) Buttons do not work . During Easy Handycam operation, the playback zoom... 7) using your camcorder, depending on . However, your Sony dealer will be deleted. The menu settings have changed automatically. During Easy Handycam operation, nearly all ...camcorder, use the following items return to other devices......... We will be automatically set to the default settings. Some menu items, such as [ IMAGE SIZE], retain the settings that cannot be used during Easy Handycam...
Marketing Specifications (Blue Model) (Camcorder Only)
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..., most of the advanced features of capturing and transferring your video footage and digital photos from your camcorder, you to burn DVDs directly from the camcorder to compatible viewing devices. DCR-SX41/L Palm-sized camcorder w/ 60X optical zoom The ultra-compact Sony® DCR-SX41 Handycam® camcorder can record video to 8GB1 of scenes and can create scene indexes set at specified display intervals...
..., most of the advanced features of capturing and transferring your video footage and digital photos from your camcorder, you to burn DVDs directly from the camcorder to compatible viewing devices. DCR-SX41/L Palm-sized camcorder w/ 60X optical zoom The ultra-compact Sony® DCR-SX41 Handycam® camcorder can record video to 8GB1 of scenes and can create scene indexes set at specified display intervals...