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...to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with 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 ...PMB Guide" "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 38 for help. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in a residential installation. The supplied interface cable must accept any questions about this camcorder. However, there is for...
...to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with 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 ...PMB Guide" "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 38 for help. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in a residential installation. The supplied interface cable must accept any questions about this camcorder. However, there is for...
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...; The camcorder is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. Unauthorized recording of the following when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 14) or the access lamp (p. 38) are lit or flashing. US See "Precautions" (p. 47). Do not...the terminal and may be lost , save all your recordings on the LCD screen. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 44). The screenshots are used in any of such materials may result in each...
...; The camcorder is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. Unauthorized recording of the following when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 14) or the access lamp (p. 38) are lit or flashing. US See "Precautions" (p. 47). Do not...the terminal and may be lost , save all your recordings on the LCD screen. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 44). The screenshots are used in any of such materials may result in each...
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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...
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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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... the settings that were made before Easy Handycam operation.) appears during Easy Handycam operation mode. Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation) Simply press EASY. US 19 During Easy Handycam operation, you finish recording, or menu operations. Move it fully. Power zoom lever Wide Telephoto Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo...
... the settings that were made before Easy Handycam operation.) appears during Easy Handycam operation mode. Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation) Simply press EASY. US 19 During Easy Handycam operation, you finish recording, or menu operations. Move it fully. Power zoom lever Wide Telephoto Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo...
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... software. Restart 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... (OTHERS) [USB CONNECT]. Click [Continue] 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 agree to the terms, change...
... software. Restart 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... (OTHERS) [USB CONNECT]. Click [Continue] 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 agree to the terms, change...
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... 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 wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor supplied for the type of discs you can save movies and photos recorded on the...is not installed in this operation (p. 13). With (DISC BURN) on your camcorder, you can save movies and photos on a disc by simply pressing (DISC BURN) on the installation procedure. The "Handycam Handbook" is completed, following icons will appear. US 26 Remove the CD-ROM from ...
... 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 wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor supplied for the type of discs you can save movies and photos recorded on the...is not installed in this operation (p. 13). With (DISC BURN) on your camcorder, you can save movies and photos on a disc by simply pressing (DISC BURN) on the installation procedure. The "Handycam Handbook" is completed, following icons will appear. US 26 Remove the CD-ROM from ...
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...wall socket) 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 your camcorder, and connect it to the computer using the USB cable (supplied). Importing movies and photos to... and photos with Easy PC Back-up ) Movies and photos recorded on the camcorder screen. 2 Touch [ USB CONNECT] to import images from the internal memory, or [ USB CONNECT] to a computer automatically. The [Handycam Utility] window appears on the computer when you perform One Touch Disc Burn. ...
...wall socket) 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 your camcorder, and connect it to the computer using the USB cable (supplied). Importing movies and photos to... and photos with Easy PC Back-up ) Movies and photos recorded on the camcorder screen. 2 Touch [ USB CONNECT] to import images from the internal memory, or [ USB CONNECT] to a computer automatically. The [Handycam Utility] window appears on the computer when you perform One Touch Disc Burn. ...
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... not displayed on the computer screen, click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Help] [PMB Guide]. Changing the destination drive or folder for movies and photos On the [Handycam Utility] screen in step 3 above, click [Easy PC Back-up ] [Import... create discs of "PMB." Double-click the "PMB Guide" short-cut icon on the computer screen, click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [PMB] to analyze movies. 3 On the computer screen, click [Easy PC Back-up ] [Change]. Movies and photos...
... not displayed on the computer screen, click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Help] [PMB Guide]. Changing the destination drive or folder for movies and photos On the [Handycam Utility] screen in step 3 above, click [Easy PC Back-up ] [Import... create discs of "PMB." Double-click the "PMB Guide" short-cut icon on the computer screen, click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [PMB] to analyze movies. 3 On the computer screen, click [Easy PC Back-up ] [Change]. Movies and photos...
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...Then, touch the menu item you can change the setting. Customizing your camcorder. (HOME) Touch the desired category the menu item to be 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...
...Then, touch the menu item you can change the setting. Customizing your camcorder. (HOME) Touch the desired category the menu item to be 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...
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DIGITAL ZOOM p. 17 STEADYSHOT p. 17 AUTO SLW SHUTTR....... REMAINING SET........ FILE NO Sets...Adjusts the shutter speed automatically. A.SHUT OFF Changes the [A.SHUT OFF] setting (p. 13). Sets whether or not the camcorder is turned on the TV screen or not. Adjusts the shutter speed automatically. SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME p. 21 BEEP...mode to [SOUND SETTINGS] during playback. VIEW IMAGES SET DATA CODE Displays the detailed recording data during Easy Handycam operation. LCD BL LEVEL Adjusts the backlight of the LCD screen. CALIBRATION Calibrates the touch panel. US ...
DIGITAL ZOOM p. 17 STEADYSHOT p. 17 AUTO SLW SHUTTR....... REMAINING SET........ FILE NO Sets...Adjusts the shutter speed automatically. A.SHUT OFF Changes the [A.SHUT OFF] setting (p. 13). Sets whether or not the camcorder is turned on the TV screen or not. Adjusts the shutter speed automatically. SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME p. 21 BEEP...mode to [SOUND SETTINGS] during playback. VIEW IMAGES SET DATA CODE Displays the detailed recording data during Easy Handycam operation. LCD BL LEVEL Adjusts the backlight of the LCD screen. CALIBRATION Calibrates the touch panel. US ...
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...] - [US] folder in the disc drive of them with color photos. The functions of your camcorder is a user guide designed to know more about operating your camcorder. 1 To install the "Handycam Handbook" on a Windows computer, place the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM, then copy [Handbook... 3 Select the desired language and the model name of your camcorder, then click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)]. The model name of your camcorder are described, some of your computer. 2 On the installation screen displayed, click [Handycam Handbook]. If it is not installed on your computer, you ...
...] - [US] folder in the disc drive of them with color photos. The functions of your camcorder is a user guide designed to know more about operating your camcorder. 1 To install the "Handycam Handbook" on a Windows computer, place the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM, then copy [Handbook... 3 Select the desired language and the model name of your camcorder, then click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)]. The model name of your camcorder are described, some of your computer. 2 On the installation screen displayed, click [Handycam Handbook]. If it is not installed on your computer, you ...
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... before sending your camcorder to install "PMB" (p. 24). However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. See the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 44) for your camcorder to be required to initialize or change the current internal memory of your camcorder, depending on connecting your camcorder for any loss ... on the internal memory will not compensate you for repair. In the event of your Sony dealer. The power does not turn on the (Movie) or (Photo) lamp. Your camcorder is recording the image you have just shot on the recording media. This is not ...
... before sending your camcorder to install "PMB" (p. 24). However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. See the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 44) for your camcorder to be required to initialize or change the current internal memory of your camcorder, depending on connecting your camcorder for any loss ... on the internal memory will not compensate you for repair. In the event of your Sony dealer. The power does not turn on the (Movie) or (Photo) lamp. Your camcorder is recording the image you have just shot on the recording media. This is not ...
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... in about 3 months if you do not use your data. When you transfer the camcorder, it is recommended that you dispose of the camcorder, it is recommended that you may not delete data from the "Handycam Handbook"" on disposal/transfer of the camcorder. US 48 The preinstalled rechargeable battery is always charged while your...
... in about 3 months if you do not use your data. When you transfer the camcorder, it is recommended that you dispose of the camcorder, it is recommended that you may not delete data from the "Handycam Handbook"" on disposal/transfer of the camcorder. US 48 The preinstalled rechargeable battery is always charged while your...
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.../ or other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of their respective companies. On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," ...Memory Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "DVDirect" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories....
.../ or other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of their respective companies. On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," ...Memory Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "DVDirect" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories....
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... drive or folder........28 Disc recorder 34 DST SET 14 Dubbing 39 DVDirect Express 30 DVD writer 30 E Easy Handycam operation.........19 Easy PC Back-up 27 Editing movies 29 F Format 36 H Handycam Handbook 44 HELP function 40 HOME MENU 40, 41 I Install 24 L Language 15 US 54 M Macintosh 24 Maintenance 47... TV Type 23 U USB 24, 30 Using a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source 13 V VISUAL INDEX 20 Volume 21 W Warning indicators 46 Windows 24 Z Zoom 17, 19, 22 You will find the menu lists on pages 41 to 43.
... drive or folder........28 Disc recorder 34 DST SET 14 Dubbing 39 DVDirect Express 30 DVD writer 30 E Easy Handycam operation.........19 Easy PC Back-up 27 Editing movies 29 F Format 36 H Handycam Handbook 44 HELP function 40 HOME MENU 40, 41 I Install 24 L Language 15 US 54 M Macintosh 24 Maintenance 47... TV Type 23 U USB 24, 30 Using a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source 13 V VISUAL INDEX 20 Volume 21 W Warning indicators 46 Windows 24 Z Zoom 17, 19, 22 You will find the menu lists on pages 41 to 43.
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Click Handycam Handbook DCR-SX40/SX41/SX60 Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index 2009 Sony Corporation 4-132-760-11(1) US
Click Handycam Handbook DCR-SX40/SX41/SX60 Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index 2009 Sony Corporation 4-132-760-11(1) US
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...the right edge of each page, and you will jump to its fullest in this Handycam Handbook. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Using the Handycam Handbook You will find information on using your camcorder to the page for that item. Click here. You can ... referred to as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media in this Handycam Handbook for tips on your camcorder. In this Handycam Handbook, the internal memory of your camcorder and accessories are captured using Adobe Reader. Read the Handycam Handbook in the Operating Guide and the PMB Guide that actually ...
...the right edge of each page, and you will jump to its fullest in this Handycam Handbook. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Using the Handycam Handbook You will find information on using your camcorder to the page for that item. Click here. You can ... referred to as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media in this Handycam Handbook for tips on your camcorder. In this Handycam Handbook, the internal memory of your camcorder and accessories are captured using Adobe Reader. Read the Handycam Handbook in the Operating Guide and the PMB Guide that actually ...
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...the language setting 18 Recording/Playback Five pieces of contents Using the Handycam Handbook 2 Searching for backlit subjects 30 Recording in mirror mode 31 Switching the screen display 31 Playback on the camcorder 32 Playing movies 32 Viewing photos 33 Index Table of Contents...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 ...
...the language setting 18 Recording/Playback Five pieces of contents Using the Handycam Handbook 2 Searching for backlit subjects 30 Recording in mirror mode 31 Switching the screen display 31 Playback on the camcorder 32 Playing movies 32 Viewing photos 33 Index Table of Contents...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 ...
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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