Operating Guide
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...; 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 a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40, DCR-SX41, DCR...
...; 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 a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40, DCR-SX41, DCR...
Operating Guide
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... "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 44). The screenshots are lit or flashing. 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 camcorder When connecting your camcorder to another device with a cable, be lost , save all your images on some tiny black points...
... "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 44). The screenshots are lit or flashing. 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 camcorder When connecting your camcorder to another device with a cable, be lost , save all your images on some tiny black points...
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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... 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 a computer. If a version of "PMB" supplied with another device has already been installed on DirectX technology. It is necessary to the higher. Display Minimum 1,024 × 768 dots US 24 Step 2 Installing the supplied software "PMB" Install "PMB" before connecting your camcorder to...
... 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 a computer. If a version of "PMB" supplied with another device has already been installed on DirectX technology. It is necessary to the higher. Display Minimum 1,024 × 768 dots US 24 Step 2 Installing the supplied software "PMB" Install "PMB" before connecting your camcorder to...
Operating Guide
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... can copy a recorded disc 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. It may start the software. Capturing photos from a movie and save a frame of "PMB," click to display [Save Frame] windows. Copying a disc You can use...
... can copy a recorded disc 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. It may start the software. Capturing photos from a movie and save a frame of "PMB," click to display [Save Frame] windows. Copying a disc You can use...
Operating Guide
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... SET DEMO MODE Sets whether the demonstration appears or not. Sets whether or not the camcorder is turned on the TV screen or not. Sets how the remaining recording time of the LCD screen. VIEW IMAGES SET DATA CODE Displays the detailed recording data during Easy Handycam operation. CLOCK/ LANG CLOCK SET p. 14 AREA SET p. 14 DST SET//SUMMERTIME p. 14 LANGUAGE SET......... Adjusts the shutter speed automatically. AUTO SLW SHUTTR....... CALIBRATION Calibrates the touch panel. MEDIA FORMAT p. 36 REPAIR IMG.DB F p. 46 (SETTINGS) category MOVIE SETTINGS REC MODE Sets the mode...
... SET DEMO MODE Sets whether the demonstration appears or not. Sets whether or not the camcorder is turned on the TV screen or not. Sets how the remaining recording time of the LCD screen. VIEW IMAGES SET DATA CODE Displays the detailed recording data during Easy Handycam operation. CLOCK/ LANG CLOCK SET p. 14 AREA SET p. 14 DST SET//SUMMERTIME p. 14 LANGUAGE SET......... Adjusts the shutter speed automatically. AUTO SLW SHUTTR....... CALIBRATION Calibrates the touch panel. MEDIA FORMAT p. 36 REPAIR IMG.DB F p. 46 (SETTINGS) category MOVIE SETTINGS REC MODE Sets the mode...
Operating Guide
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... work , press RESET (p. 53) using a pointed object. (If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to initialize or change the current internal memory of your camcorder, depending on the problem. This is recording the image you for any new recordings during operation. Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images. Press MODE to turn on the power again. Charge the battery pack (p. 12). Delete unnecessary images (p. 36). If the problem...
... work , press RESET (p. 53) using a pointed object. (If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to initialize or change the current internal memory of your camcorder, depending on the problem. This is recording the image you for any new recordings during operation. Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images. Press MODE to turn on the power again. Charge the battery pack (p. 12). Delete unnecessary images (p. 36). If the problem...
Operating Guide
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....) (w/h/d) excluding the projecting parts Mass (approx.): 170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the power cord (mains lead) *See the label on the AC Adaptor for data management. 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...
....) (w/h/d) excluding the projecting parts Mass (approx.): 170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the power cord (mains lead) *See the label on the AC Adaptor for data management. 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...
Operating Guide
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... 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 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. 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.
... 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 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. 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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...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...
...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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... repeat recording/deleting images for video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens. Recording Before starting to record, test the recording function to format the media of the camcorder using your images on -screen displays in low light conditions, such as a DVD-R using a computer. In such a case, save all your recorded image data To prevent your image data from being lost, save your computer (see Operating Guide too), and then perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 58). Table of Contents Useful Recording...
... repeat recording/deleting images for video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens. Recording Before starting to record, test the recording function to format the media of the camcorder using your images on -screen displays in low light conditions, such as a DVD-R using a computer. In such a case, save all your recorded image data To prevent your image data from being lost, save your computer (see Operating Guide too), and then perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 58). Table of Contents Useful Recording...
Handycam® Handbook
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... camcorder during movie recording, flashes and the detected face is still being written onto the recording media. START/STOP button Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. See page 88 on the camcorder. You can search for a desired scene by a face image when playing back ([Face Index], p. 35). You can capture photos from recorded movies (p. 43). You can start recording...
... camcorder during movie recording, flashes and the detected face is still being written onto the recording media. START/STOP button Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. See page 88 on the camcorder. You can search for a desired scene by a face image when playing back ([Face Index], p. 35). You can capture photos from recorded movies (p. 43). You can start recording...
Handycam® Handbook
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... the recording mode or the number of the disc is reached. 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 the connected Creating a disc with the device to be burnt by the DISC BURN operation exceeds that of the disc, disc creation stops...
... the recording mode or the number of the disc is reached. 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 the connected Creating a disc with the device to be burnt by the DISC BURN operation exceeds that of the disc, disc creation stops...
Handycam® Handbook
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...Easy Handycam operation, some menu items are reset.) Buttons do not work . During Easy Handycam operation, the playback zoom (p. 37) function is set to the default settings in order to investigate the problem. Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation The power does not turn on other devices......... If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact 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...
...Easy Handycam operation, some menu items are reset.) Buttons do not work . During Easy Handycam operation, the playback zoom (p. 37) function is set to the default settings in order to investigate the problem. Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation The power does not turn on other devices......... If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact 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...
Handycam® Handbook
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... "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is damaged, and you execute [REPAIR IMG. If you cannot record movies or photos. If it does not work, copy the image using the supplied software. However, note that the camera-shake warning indicator does not disappear. The image management file is not formatted correctly (p. 58). (Warning indicator pertaining to incompatible "Memory Stick Duo" media) Incompatible "Memory Stick Duo" media are not enough free space for recording images. Check the data...
... "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is damaged, and you execute [REPAIR IMG. If you cannot record movies or photos. If it does not work, copy the image using the supplied software. However, note that the camera-shake warning indicator does not disappear. The image management file is not formatted correctly (p. 58). (Warning indicator pertaining to incompatible "Memory Stick Duo" media) Incompatible "Memory Stick Duo" media are not enough free space for recording images. Check the data...
Handycam® Handbook
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... the following cases (the data will not be compensated for): If you eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, or 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 compatible with "Memory Stick" media compliant device, be sure to...
... the following cases (the data will not be compensated for): If you eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, or 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 compatible with "Memory Stick" media compliant device, be sure to...
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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... (Picture Motion Browser) software9 . ADDITIONAL FEATURES Face Index function: USB 2.0 interface: Power On by opening the LCD display. Direct connection to DVD burner (sold separately): The DCR-SX41 supports a direct connection to the VRD-P1 DVD burner (sold separately): Hybrid recording technology delivers a new level of flexibility of popular video and photo sharing sites9 . A professional-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens delivers sharp, high resolution images and its 60x optical zoom helps you focus only the buttons...
... (Picture Motion Browser) software9 . ADDITIONAL FEATURES Face Index function: USB 2.0 interface: Power On by opening the LCD display. Direct connection to DVD burner (sold separately): The DCR-SX41 supports a direct connection to the VRD-P1 DVD burner (sold separately): Hybrid recording technology delivers a new level of flexibility of popular video and photo sharing sites9 . A professional-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens delivers sharp, high resolution images and its 60x optical zoom helps you focus only the buttons...
Marketing Specifications (Red Model)
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....7669 •www.sony.com Last Updated: 11/16/2009 DCR-SX41/R 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: Standard Definition: HQ = up to 120 min., SP = up to 170 min., LP = up to be included if logo shown or listed in Operation): 2.0W Service and Warranty Information...
....7669 •www.sony.com Last Updated: 11/16/2009 DCR-SX41/R 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: Standard Definition: HQ = up to 120 min., SP = up to 170 min., LP = up to be included if logo shown or listed in Operation): 2.0W Service and Warranty Information...