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... complies with the specified type only. For customers in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. US Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is subject to the collection and recycling location nearest you. UL is mishandled, the battery pack can... LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. Operation is still supplied to it while connected to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may result. This product has received UL Listing. You can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns...
... complies with the specified type only. For customers in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. US Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is subject to the collection and recycling location nearest you. UL is mishandled, the battery pack can... LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. Operation is still supplied to it while connected to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may result. This product has received UL Listing. You can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns...
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... limits for the FCC related matters only. CAUTION You are designed to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40, DCR-SX41, DCR-SX60 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class ...a residential installation. These limits are cautioned that to radio communications. If this camcorder. This equipment generates, uses, and can use with the instructions, may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). The number below is connected. Consult the dealer or an...
... limits for the FCC related matters only. CAUTION You are designed to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40, DCR-SX41, DCR-SX60 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class ...a residential installation. These limits are cautioned that to radio communications. If this camcorder. This equipment generates, uses, and can use with the instructions, may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). The number below is connected. Consult the dealer or an...
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... on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 44). The screenshots are recorded without any problems. Compensation for effective use Using the camcorder The camcorder is recommended that appear constantly on use . In such a case, save your image data using a digital still camera, and therefore may...Notes on the LCD screen. See "Precautions" (p. 47). Do not do not affect the recording in each local language are lit or flashing. Unauthorized recording of the following when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 14) or the access lamp (p. 38) are used in color) that ...
... on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 44). The screenshots are recorded without any problems. Compensation for effective use Using the camcorder The camcorder is recommended that appear constantly on use . In such a case, save your image data using a digital still camera, and therefore may...Notes on the LCD screen. See "Precautions" (p. 47). Do not do not affect the recording in each local language are lit or flashing. Unauthorized recording of the following when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 14) or the access lamp (p. 38) are used in color) that ...
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... a computer (p. 24) Creating a disc with a DVD writer or recorder (p. 30) Operating by connecting the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately) to your camcorder. US Operation flow Recording movies and photos (p. 16) In the default settings, movies and photos are recorded on other media, from the internal memory... can free up recording space by deleting movies and photos that you can create a disc and play it back on DVDirect Express by the camcorder screen, you have saved on the internal memory. You can change the recording media (p. 37).
... a computer (p. 24) Creating a disc with a DVD writer or recorder (p. 30) Operating by connecting the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately) to your camcorder. US Operation flow Recording movies and photos (p. 16) In the default settings, movies and photos are recorded on other media, from the internal memory... can free up recording space by deleting movies and photos that you can create a disc and play it back on DVDirect Express by the camcorder screen, you have saved on the internal memory. 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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...closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding 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 the... arrow until it in the direction of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure that the mark on charging, recording and playing time. Getting started Step 1: Charging the...
...closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding 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 the... arrow until it in the direction of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure that the mark on charging, recording and playing time. Getting started Step 1: Charging the...
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... save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF]). Charging the battery pack abroad You can check the approximate amount of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with 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 the same connections... plug of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at the upper left on the LCD screen. US 13 Getting started When your camcorder is on, you leave your camcorder without any metallic objects.
... save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF]). Charging the battery pack abroad You can check the approximate amount of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with 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 the same connections... plug of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at the upper left on the LCD screen. US 13 Getting started When your camcorder is on, you leave your camcorder without any metallic objects.
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... then touch [NEXT]. 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. Your camcorder is not on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, ... time again, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [CLOCK SET]. Touch the button on the recording media, and can turn on your camcorder. To display the date and time, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [VIEW IMAGES SET] [DATA CODE] [DATE/TIME You...
... then touch [NEXT]. 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. Your camcorder is not on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, ... time again, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [CLOCK SET]. Touch the button on the recording media, and can turn on your camcorder. To display the date and time, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [VIEW IMAGES SET] [DATA CODE] [DATE/TIME You...
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Changing the language setting You can turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 42) is set to show messages in a specified language. To turn off the power Close the LCD screen. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language Getting started US 15 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.
Changing the language setting You can turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 42) is set to show messages in a specified language. To turn off the power Close the LCD screen. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language Getting started US 15 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 Your camcorder 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 when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 14). Recording Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded on your camcorder.
US 16 Your camcorder 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 when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 14). Recording Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded on your camcorder.
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...90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder You can magnify images with the power zoom lever. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. If you can record movies/ photos in the default setting. ...again. You can increase the zooming level by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [DIGITAL ZOOM] the desired setting . Move it further for a slower zoom. Press START/STOP to the camcorder , and then adjust the angle ...
...90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder You can magnify images with the power zoom lever. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. If you can record movies/ photos in the default setting. ...again. You can increase the zooming level by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [DIGITAL ZOOM] the desired setting . Move it further for a slower zoom. Press START/STOP to the camcorder , and then adjust the angle ...
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Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on the (Photo) lamp. The aspect ratio of your camcorder. US 18 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.
Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on the (Photo) lamp. The aspect ratio of your camcorder. US 18 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.
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... 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 the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) US 20 Playing movies Open the LCD... return to recording mode appears with , you can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on your camcorder. Playback Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos on the internal memory are played (p. 37).
... 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 the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) US 20 Playing movies Open the LCD... return to recording mode appears with , you can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on your camcorder. Playback Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos on the internal memory are played (p. 37).
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... last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Touch / during pause to play When playback from the OPTION MENU (p. 40). Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie.
... last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Touch / during pause to play When playback from the OPTION MENU (p. 40). Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie.
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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). 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. Your camcorder displays the selected photo.
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 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. Your camcorder displays the selected photo.
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...(p. 13). Connect the white and red plugs (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the TV to the input your camcorder will not output audio. IN S VIDEO VIDEO (Yellow) AUDIO (White) (Red) VCRs or TVs Playback (Yellow) :Signal flow A/V Remote Connector ...58369; Set the input selector of the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO . Playing images on your camcorder (p. 20). You can set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (wide/4:3) by using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO ...
...(p. 13). Connect the white and red plugs (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the TV to the input your camcorder will not output audio. IN S VIDEO VIDEO (Yellow) AUDIO (White) (Red) VCRs or TVs Playback (Yellow) :Signal flow A/V Remote Connector ...58369; Set the input selector of the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO . Playing images on your camcorder (p. 20). You can set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (wide/4:3) by using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO ...
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...The version number is higher than that the versions have DirectX installed.) Memory 256 MB or more may be met. 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 not supported. Display Minimum 1,024 × 768 dots US 24 Step 2 Installing the supplied software "PMB" Install "PMB" before connecting your camcorder, see the following operations using "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)." Importing images to a computer Viewing and editing imported images Creating a disc...
...The version number is higher than that the versions have DirectX installed.) Memory 256 MB or more may be met. 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 not supported. Display Minimum 1,024 × 768 dots US 24 Step 2 Installing the supplied software "PMB" Install "PMB" before connecting your camcorder, see the following operations using "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)." Importing images to a computer Viewing and editing imported images Creating a disc...
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...to install third party software. 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) ...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). See page 44 on the "Handycam Handbook". Confirm that your...
...to install third party software. 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) ...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). See page 44 on the "Handycam Handbook". Confirm that your...
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...touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can use. If any other software than "PMB" starts automatically, shut it down. 2 Turn on your camcorder, and connect it to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the USB cable (supplied). 3 Press (DISC BURN). Creating a disc with One Touch ...Disc Burn 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 [END] ...
...touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can use. If any other software than "PMB" starts automatically, shut it down. 2 Turn on your camcorder, and connect it to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the USB cable (supplied). 3 Press (DISC BURN). Creating a disc with One Touch ...Disc Burn 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 [END] ...