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...No. DCRSerial No. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's ...sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the space provided below. US Do not expose the batteries to the presence of electric shock to persons. Model No. Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the ...
...No. DCRSerial No. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's ...sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the space provided below. US Do not expose the batteries to the presence of electric shock to persons. Model No. Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the ...
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... wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is subject to the following cautions. Do not disassemble. Do not crush and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals. Do not expose to the... promptly as described in fire. Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may cause undesired operation. AC Adaptor Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as in...
... wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is subject to the following cautions. Do not disassemble. Do not crush and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals. Do not expose to the... promptly as described in fire. Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may cause undesired operation. AC Adaptor Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as in...
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...The number below is encouraged to try to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40, DCR-SX41, DCR-SX60 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Note This...camcorder. US If you have any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in ( ) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery...
...The number below is encouraged to try to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40, DCR-SX41, DCR-SX60 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Note This...camcorder. US If you have any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in ( ) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery...
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... FORMAT] (p. 36). The LCD screen is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on a disc such as "Memory .../HDD recorder. About this Operating Guide, the internal memory of the pixels are lit or flashing. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be saved or recorded. See "Precautions" (p. 47)....other malfunctions could occur. ejecting "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from being lost, save your recorded images on the LCD screen. However,...
... FORMAT] (p. 36). The LCD screen is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on a disc such as "Memory .../HDD recorder. About this Operating Guide, the internal memory of the pixels are lit or flashing. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be saved or recorded. See "Precautions" (p. 47)....other malfunctions could occur. ejecting "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from being lost, save your recorded images on the LCD screen. However,...
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Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Read this first 6 Operation flow 9 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 12 Charging the battery pack abroad 13 Step 2: Turning the power on, and 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 ...
Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Read this first 6 Operation flow 9 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 12 Charging the battery pack abroad 13 Step 2: Turning the power on, and 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 ...
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... by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure that the mark on the DC plug is charged, disconnect the AC ...Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is facing down. Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack CHG lamp DC plug DC IN jack AC Adaptor To the wall outlet (wall ...
... by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure that the mark on the DC plug is charged, disconnect the AC ...Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is facing down. Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack CHG lamp DC plug DC IN jack AC Adaptor To the wall outlet (wall ...
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...and the AC Adaptor When 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 remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, close the LCD screen...turned off automatically if you leave 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 as "Step 1: Charging the battery pack." To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. To ...
...and the AC Adaptor When 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 remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, close the LCD screen...turned off automatically if you leave 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 as "Step 1: Charging the battery pack." To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. To ...
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...You can be used: 12cm DVD-R 12cm DVD+R The device does not support two-layered discs. Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. 1 Turn on your camcorder, and connect the DVD writer to the instruction manual supplied with (DISC BURN) on your...writer. DVDirect Express is completed, touch [END] on the camcorder screen. Touch [EJECT DISC] and remove any discs will be recorded onto the disc. You can save movies to a disc when using battery power, the DVD writer does not work. 2 Insert an unused disc into ...
...You can be used: 12cm DVD-R 12cm DVD+R The device does not support two-layered discs. Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. 1 Turn on your camcorder, and connect the DVD writer to the instruction manual supplied with (DISC BURN) on your...writer. DVDirect Express is completed, touch [END] on the camcorder screen. Touch [EJECT DISC] and remove any discs will be recorded onto the disc. You can save movies to a disc when using battery power, the DVD writer does not work. 2 Insert an unused disc into ...
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... DELETE p. 36 PROTECT Sets the protection to avoid deleting photos. MOVE Changes the order of your camcorder ERASE ALL Erases all movies from a playlist. ERASE Erases a movie from a playlist. DISC BURN p. 26 BATTERY INFO Displays the battery information. (MANAGE MEDIA) category MOVIE MEDIA SET p. 37 PHOTO MEDIA SET p. 38 MEDIA INFO Displays information...
... DELETE p. 36 PROTECT Sets the protection to avoid deleting photos. MOVE Changes the order of your camcorder ERASE ALL Erases all movies from a playlist. ERASE Erases a movie from a playlist. DISC BURN p. 26 BATTERY INFO Displays the battery information. (MANAGE MEDIA) category MOVIE MEDIA SET p. 37 PHOTO MEDIA SET p. 38 MEDIA INFO Displays information...
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...recordings during operation. "PMB" cannot be ready to initialize or change the current internal memory of your camcorder still does not work correctly. Quit "PMB" and restart your Sony dealer. US 45 Additional information Be sure to investigate the problem. Delete unnecessary images (p. 36). ...save the data on the internal memory on other than the keyboard, mouse, and your camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable from the wall outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it after the power is recording the image you run into any ...
...recordings during operation. "PMB" cannot be ready to initialize or change the current internal memory of your camcorder still does not work correctly. Quit "PMB" and restart your Sony dealer. US 45 Additional information Be sure to investigate the problem. Delete unnecessary images (p. 36). ...save the data on the internal memory on other than the keyboard, mouse, and your camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable from the wall outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it after the power is recording the image you run into any ...
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...shake warning indicator does not disappear. The internal memory of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:04: The battery pack is full. Contact your camcorder. Battery power is full. Check the Image Database File by touching (HOME) ...Stick PRO Duo" media is inserted (p. 38). When the indicator flashes, there is damaged. Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on another device. The camcorder is damaged. If the problem persists even after storing the images on other ...
...shake warning indicator does not disappear. The internal memory of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:04: The battery pack is full. Contact your camcorder. Battery power is full. Check the Image Database File by touching (HOME) ...Stick PRO Duo" media is inserted (p. 38). When the indicator flashes, there is damaged. Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on another device. The camcorder is damaged. If the problem persists even after storing the images on other ...
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...used in your camcorder is not a malfunction. While using your camcorder for example, and operate it . Do not use a deformed or damaged battery pack. Keep metal contacts clean. If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. ...repaired. Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen or the lens may heat up the battery pack completely before operating it . When not using your camcorder, the back of water and consult a doctor. On handling the casing If the casing is ...
...used in your camcorder is not a malfunction. While using your camcorder for example, and operate it . Do not use a deformed or damaged battery pack. Keep metal contacts clean. If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. ...repaired. Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen or the lens may heat up the battery pack completely before operating it . When not using your camcorder, the back of water and consult a doctor. On handling the casing If the casing is ...
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... from the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media completely. The preinstalled rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder is connected to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the camcorder is attached. Note on disposal/transfer of the lens clean with rubber ...48 On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is turned off. However, even if the preinstalled rechargeable battery is recommended that you delete data completely ...
... from the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media completely. The preinstalled rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder is connected to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the camcorder is attached. Note on disposal/transfer of the lens clean with rubber ...48 On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is turned off. However, even if the preinstalled rechargeable battery is recommended that you delete data completely ...
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...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... Total number of pixels: 123 200 (560 × 220) General Power requirements: DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption: During camera recording, using LCD screen at normal ... Approx. 250 000 pixels Effective (Photos, 4:3): Approx. 340 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 60×(Optical), 120×, 2 000×(Digital) F1.8 ~ 6.0 Focal length: f=1.8 ~ 108 mm (3/32 ~...
...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... Total number of pixels: 123 200 (560 × 220) General Power requirements: DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption: During camera recording, using LCD screen at normal ... Approx. 250 000 pixels Effective (Photos, 4:3): Approx. 340 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 60×(Optical), 120×, 2 000×(Digital) F1.8 ~ 6.0 Focal length: f=1.8 ~ 108 mm (3/32 ~...
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...battery...; Typical recording time shows the time when you use your camcorder and accessories are subject to 86 ˚F) is recommended) ...camcorder. DCR-SX40: Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] Recording time 55 (50) 85 (50) 175 (115) DCR-SX41: Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] Recording time 120 (105) 170 (105) 360 (230) DCR... The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable time. A Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is [SP] (p. 42). In the default setting...58320; On charging/recording/playback time Measured when using the camcorder at 25 C (77 ˚F) (10 C to 30...
...battery...; Typical recording time shows the time when you use your camcorder and accessories are subject to 86 ˚F) is recommended) ...camcorder. DCR-SX40: Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] Recording time 55 (50) 85 (50) 175 (115) DCR-SX41: Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] Recording time 120 (105) 170 (105) 360 (230) DCR... The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable time. A Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is [SP] (p. 42). In the default setting...58320; On charging/recording/playback time Measured when using the camcorder at 25 C (77 ˚F) (10 C to 30...
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... Screen indicators Upper left Center Upper right Bottom Upper left Indicator 60 min Meaning HOME button Self-timer recording BLT-IN ZOOM MIC MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT Remaining battery Return button Center Indicator [STBY]/[REC] Meaning Recording status Photo size Slide show set Warning Playback mode Upper right...
... Screen indicators Upper left Center Upper right Bottom Upper left Indicator 60 min Meaning HOME button Self-timer recording BLT-IN ZOOM MIC MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT Remaining battery Return button Center Indicator [STBY]/[REC] Meaning Recording status Photo size Slide show set Warning Playback mode Upper right...
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This is convenient during playback operations. Power zoom lever (17, 19) PHOTO button (19) MODE button (18) (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (14) Battery pack (12) Tripod receptacle (37) BATT (battery) release lever (13) CHG (charge) lamp (12) ...Duo" media slot (38) Access lamp (Internal memory, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (38) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. (USB) jack (30, 31, 33) US 53 Additional information Parts and controls Figures in (...
This is convenient during playback operations. Power zoom lever (17, 19) PHOTO button (19) MODE button (18) (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (14) Battery pack (12) Tripod receptacle (37) BATT (battery) release lever (13) CHG (charge) lamp (12) ...Duo" media slot (38) Access lamp (Internal memory, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (38) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. (USB) jack (30, 31, 33) US 53 Additional information Parts and controls Figures in (...
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Index A A/V connecting cable...........23, 34 B Backlight 37 Battery 12 C Capturing photos from a movie 29 Charging the battery abroad......13 Charging the battery pack..........12 Computer 24 Computer system 24 Copy 39 Copying a disc 29 Creating a disc 29 D DATE/TIME 14 DELETE 36 Destination drive or folder........28 ... 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.
Index A A/V connecting cable...........23, 34 B Backlight 37 Battery 12 C Capturing photos from a movie 29 Charging the battery abroad......13 Charging the battery pack..........12 Computer 24 Computer system 24 Copy 39 Copying a disc 29 Creating a disc 29 D DATE/TIME 14 DELETE 36 Destination drive or folder........28 ... 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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... 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 backlit subjects 30 Recording in mirror mode 31 Switching the screen display 31 Playback on , and setting the...Using the OPTION MENU 9 Menu lists 11 List of the HOME MENU 11 List 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
... 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 backlit subjects 30 Recording in mirror mode 31 Switching the screen display 31 Playback on , and setting the...Using the OPTION MENU 9 Menu lists 11 List of the HOME MENU 11 List 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
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... face (Face Index 35 Searching for desired images by date (Date Index 36 Using PB zoom with photos 37 Playing back a series of photos (Slide show 38 Playing images on a... etc., other than DVDirect Express 52 Creating a disc with a recorder, etc 53 Checking the battery information 54 Utilizing recording media Changing the recording media 55 Selecting the recording media for movies 55...photos (Formatting 58 Preventing data on the internal memory from being recovered 59 Customizing your camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies 60 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos 64...
... face (Face Index 35 Searching for desired images by date (Date Index 36 Using PB zoom with photos 37 Playing back a series of photos (Slide show 38 Playing images on a... etc., other than DVDirect Express 52 Creating a disc with a recorder, etc 53 Checking the battery information 54 Utilizing recording media Changing the recording media 55 Selecting the recording media for movies 55...photos (Formatting 58 Preventing data on the internal memory from being recovered 59 Customizing your camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies 60 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos 64...