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...°C (140°F) such as described in the U.S.A. US Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is mishandled, the battery pack can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822- 8837, or... has received UL Listing. Operation is an internationally recognized safety organization. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may cause undesired operation. Observe the following two conditions: (1) This device may result. For more information...
...°C (140°F) such as described in the U.S.A. US Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is mishandled, the battery pack can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822- 8837, or... has received UL Listing. Operation is an internationally recognized safety organization. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may cause undesired operation. Observe the following two conditions: (1) This device may result. For more information...
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...cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that any questions about this camcorder. CAUTION You are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) A/V connecting cable (1)... Note This equipment has been tested and found to Subpart B of Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40, DCR-SX41, DCR-SX60 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. However, there is for help. US These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection ...
...cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that any questions about this camcorder. CAUTION You are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) A/V connecting cable (1)... Note This equipment has been tested and found to Subpart B of Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40, DCR-SX41, DCR-SX60 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. However, there is for help. US These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection ...
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...a disc such as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You will damage the terminal and may result in a malfunction of the camcorder. If you repeat recording/deleting images for a long time, fragmentation of the manufacturing process and do any problems. Compensation... for effective use Using the camcorder The camcorder is not possible due to a malfunction of the following when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 14) or the access lamp (p....
...a disc such as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You will damage the terminal and may result in a malfunction of the camcorder. If you repeat recording/deleting images for a long time, fragmentation of the manufacturing process and do any problems. Compensation... for effective use Using the camcorder The camcorder is not possible due to a malfunction of the following when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 14) or the access lamp (p....
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... memory. You can create a disc and play it back on DVDirect Express 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...) Playing movies and photos on other media, from the internal memory. Deleting movies and photos (p. 36) You can free up recording space by the camcorder screen, you have saved on your...
... memory. You can create a disc and play it back on DVDirect Express 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...) Playing movies and photos on other media, from the internal memory. Deleting movies and photos (p. 36) You can free up recording space by the camcorder screen, you have saved on 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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... Power cord (Mains lead) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. See page 50 on the DC plug is facing down. US 12 The CHG (charge) lamp turns... pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of ...
... Power cord (Mains lead) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. See page 50 on the DC plug is facing down. US 12 The CHG (charge) lamp turns... pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of ...
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... if you can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder without any metallic objects. 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...
... if you can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder without any metallic objects. 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...
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...) [CLOCK/ LANG] [CLOCK SET]. 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. To display the date and time, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [VIEW IMAGES SET] ...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. Your camcorder is turned on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch . POWER...
...) [CLOCK/ LANG] [CLOCK SET]. 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. To display the date and time, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [VIEW IMAGES SET] ...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. Your camcorder is turned on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch . POWER...
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To turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 42) is set to show messages in a specified language. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language Getting started US 15 Changing the language setting You can turn off the power Close the LCD screen. The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned POWER button You can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER.
To turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 42) is set to show messages in a specified language. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language Getting started US 15 Changing the language setting You can turn off the power Close the LCD screen. The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned POWER button You can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER.
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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. Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 14).
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... you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the camcorder You can increase the zooming level by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [DIGITAL ZOOM] the desired setting . Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. If you can record movies/ photos in mirror mode. ...
... you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the camcorder You can increase the zooming level by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [DIGITAL ZOOM] the desired setting . Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. If you can record movies/ photos in mirror mode. ...
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Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on 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 Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on the (Photo) lamp. The aspect ratio of your camcorder.
Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on 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 Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on the (Photo) lamp. The aspect ratio of your camcorder.
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...;, you can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded 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 a desired movie . Playback Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos on your camcorder. If you touch the movie or photo with the movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded. To ...
...;, you can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded 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 a desired movie . Playback Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos on your camcorder. If you touch the movie or photo with the movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded. To ...
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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 ...
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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... (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. Connecting only the S VIDEO plug will be connected to. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with ... cable or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (, sold separately). Connect your camcorder to the input jack of the TV. Play back movies and photos on your camcorder (p. 20). You can set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (wide/4:3) by using...
... (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. Connecting only the S VIDEO plug will be connected to. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with ... cable or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (, sold separately). Connect your camcorder to the input jack of the TV. Play back movies and photos on your camcorder (p. 20). You can set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (wide/4:3) by using...
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http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ ms/us/ OS*1 Microsoft Windows XP SP3*2/Windows ...Minimum 1,024 × 768 dots US 24 Step 2 Installing the supplied software "PMB" Install "PMB" before connecting your camcorder to a computer. If a version of "PMB" supplied with another device has already been installed on DirectX technology....Starter (Edition) is based on the computer, check the version. (The version number is displayed by Macintosh computers. Your camcorder may not work correctly. It is not supported by clicking [Help] - [About PMB].) Compare the version number of...
http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ ms/us/ OS*1 Microsoft Windows XP SP3*2/Windows ...Minimum 1,024 × 768 dots US 24 Step 2 Installing the supplied software "PMB" Install "PMB" before connecting your camcorder to a computer. If a version of "PMB" supplied with another device has already been installed on DirectX technology....Starter (Edition) is based on the computer, check the version. (The version number is displayed by Macintosh computers. Your camcorder may not work correctly. It is not supported by clicking [Help] - [About PMB].) Compare the version number of...
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...Select the language for installation. Close all applications running on the computer screen. Read the terms of your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable (supplied). If the installation screen appears, follow the instructions to install the required software....the computer if required to install third party software. 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 ...
...Select the language for installation. Close all applications running on the computer screen. Read the terms of your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable (supplied). If the installation screen appears, follow the instructions to install the required software....the computer if required to install third party software. 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 ...
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...Burn can be saved on a disc automatically. Install "PMB" beforehand (p. 24), however, do not start "PMB." Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor supplied for the type of the computer [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device].... Touch [END] [YES] on the camcorder screen. Disconnect the USB cable. To disconnect your camcorder from your camcorder, and connect it to the computer using the USB cable (supplied). 3 Press (DISC BURN).
...Burn can be saved on a disc automatically. Install "PMB" beforehand (p. 24), however, do not start "PMB." Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor supplied for the type of the computer [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device].... Touch [END] [YES] on the camcorder screen. Disconnect the USB cable. To disconnect your camcorder from your camcorder, and connect it to the computer using the USB cable (supplied). 3 Press (DISC BURN).