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...(p. 24) "PMB" (software) including "PMB Guide" "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 38 for the FCC related matters only. If you have any questions about this product, you can use with this camcorder. Operation is subject to the following measures: Reorient or relocate... interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your authority to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40, DCR-SX41, DCR-SX60 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
...(p. 24) "PMB" (software) including "PMB Guide" "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 38 for the FCC related matters only. If you have any questions about this product, you can use with this camcorder. Operation is subject to the following measures: Reorient or relocate... interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your authority to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40, DCR-SX41, DCR-SX60 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
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... removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from Windows Vista. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on the operating system of the camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." In this Operating Guide, both "Memory ...using a DVD writer, VCR, or DVD/HDD recorder. Also, you save your recordings on the recording media. These points are lit or flashing. It is recommended that appear constantly on -screen displays in each local language are recorded without any problems. Compensation for the ...
... removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from Windows Vista. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on the operating system of the camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." In this Operating Guide, both "Memory ...using a DVD writer, VCR, or DVD/HDD recorder. Also, you save your recordings on the recording media. These points are lit or flashing. It is recommended that appear constantly on -screen displays in each local language are recorded without any problems. Compensation for the ...
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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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...adjust the focus, then press it further for a slower zoom. Power zoom lever Wide Telephoto Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo is recorded. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. You can set basic options, such as ...changing the image size or deleting images, among the setting and adjustment items. Other items are set automatically. When Easy Handycam...
...adjust the focus, then press it further for a slower zoom. Power zoom lever Wide Telephoto Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo is recorded. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. You can set basic options, such as ...changing the image size or deleting images, among the setting and adjustment items. Other items are set automatically. When Easy Handycam...
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... instructions to install the software. Depending on the computer, you may need to complete the installation. 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 installation. Close all...
... instructions to install the software. Depending on the computer, you may need to complete the installation. 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 installation. Close all...
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...and photos on a disc by simply pressing (DISC BURN) on the installation procedure. The "Handycam Handbook" is completed, following icons will appear. Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder that have not yet been saved with one touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can save movies ...Adaptor supplied for the type of the computer [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device]. Touch [END] [YES] on your camcorder. Creating a disc with One Touch Disc Burn can use. If any other software than "PMB" starts automatically, shut it to the wall outlet...
...and photos on a disc by simply pressing (DISC BURN) on the installation procedure. The "Handycam Handbook" is completed, following icons will appear. Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder that have not yet been saved with one touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can save movies ...Adaptor supplied for the type of the computer [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device]. Touch [END] [YES] on your camcorder. Creating a disc with One Touch Disc Burn can use. If any other software than "PMB" starts automatically, shut it to the wall outlet...
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... photos are not saved on the computer screen. Turn on the computer beforehand. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the USB cable (supplied). The [Handycam Utility] window appears on the computer when you perform One Touch Disc Burn. Saving movies and photos with... a computer The [USB SELECT] screen appears on your camcorder, and connect it to import images from the internal memory,...
... photos are not saved on the computer screen. Turn on the computer beforehand. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the USB cable (supplied). The [Handycam Utility] window appears on the computer when you perform One Touch Disc Burn. Saving movies and photos with... a computer The [USB SELECT] screen appears on your camcorder, and connect it to import images from the internal memory,...
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...]. Movies and photos are being analyzed may take a long time to start "PMB." 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]. You can also open the "PMB Guide." See "PMB ... displayed on how to be saved. If the icon is not displayed on the computer screen, click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Help] [PMB Guide]. On the screen displayed, you can select the drive or folder where the images are to use ...
...]. Movies and photos are being analyzed may take a long time to start "PMB." 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]. You can also open the "PMB Guide." See "PMB ... displayed on how to be saved. If the icon is not displayed on the computer screen, click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Help] [PMB Guide]. On the screen displayed, you can select the drive or folder where the images are to use ...
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... you want is not on the HOME MENU screen. (The bottom of your camcorder. (HOME) Touch the desired category the menu item to know about. The menu items you can change in the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 44). Using the OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like...To see the descriptions on the HOME MENU, touch (HELP) on the screen, touch /. To return to change the setting. Customizing your camcorder with menus Menu items are described in more details with color photos in the context appear. (OPTION) Category Follow the instruction ...
... you want is not on the HOME MENU screen. (The bottom of your camcorder. (HOME) Touch the desired category the menu item to know about. The menu items you can change in the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 44). Using the OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like...To see the descriptions on the HOME MENU, touch (HELP) on the screen, touch /. To return to change the setting. Customizing your camcorder with menus Menu items are described in more details with color photos in the context appear. (OPTION) Category Follow the instruction ...
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... Index screen. VIEW IMAGES SET DATA CODE Displays the detailed recording data during Easy Handycam operation. p. 15 GENERAL SET DEMO MODE Sets whether the demonstration appears or not.... SET........ PHOTO SETTINGS IMAGE SIZE Sets the photo size. Sets whether or not the camcorder is horizontal or vertical. LCD COLOR Adjusts the color intensity of the LCD screen. ...BEEP p. 14 LCD BRIGHT Adjusts the brightness of the media is horizontal or vertical. DIGITAL ZOOM p. 17 STEADYSHOT p. 17 AUTO SLW SHUTTR....... OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE p. 23 DISP OUTPUT ...
... Index screen. VIEW IMAGES SET DATA CODE Displays the detailed recording data during Easy Handycam operation. p. 15 GENERAL SET DEMO MODE Sets whether the demonstration appears or not.... SET........ PHOTO SETTINGS IMAGE SIZE Sets the photo size. Sets whether or not the camcorder is horizontal or vertical. LCD COLOR Adjusts the color intensity of the LCD screen. ...BEEP p. 14 LCD BRIGHT Adjusts the brightness of the media is horizontal or vertical. DIGITAL ZOOM p. 17 STEADYSHOT p. 17 AUTO SLW SHUTTR....... OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE p. 23 DISP OUTPUT ...
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... on the supplied software "PMB" (p. 28). 3 Select the desired language and the model name of your camcorder, then click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)]. The model name of your camcorder is printed on its bottom surface. 4 Click [Exit] [Exit], then remove the CD-ROM from... the "Handycam Handbook" The "Handycam Handbook" is intended to read when you want to know more about operating your camcorder. 1 To install the "Handycam Handbook" on a computer screen. US 44 Getting detailed information from your camcorder are described, some of them with ...
... on the supplied software "PMB" (p. 28). 3 Select the desired language and the model name of your camcorder, then click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)]. The model name of your camcorder is printed on its bottom surface. 4 Click [Exit] [Exit], then remove the CD-ROM from... the "Handycam Handbook" The "Handycam Handbook" is intended to read when you want to know more about operating your camcorder. 1 To install the "Handycam Handbook" on a computer screen. US 44 Getting detailed information from your camcorder are described, some of them with ...
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... correctly. Quit "PMB" and restart your camcorder to investigate the problem. This is set to troubleshoot the problem. US 45 Additional information However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. See the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 44) for repair. "PMB" does ...not work , press RESET (p. 53) using your camcorder, use the following table to on the power again...
... correctly. Quit "PMB" and restart your camcorder to investigate the problem. This is set to troubleshoot the problem. US 45 Additional information However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. See the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 44) for repair. "PMB" does ...not work , press RESET (p. 53) using your camcorder, use the following table to on the power again...
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..." media, it is recommended that you perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 36) or formatting, some data might not be entirely deleted from the "Handycam Handbook"" on the lens surface In hot or humid locations When the lens is exposed to salty air such as at... battery. US 48 Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide and sunscreen Handling the camcorder with above . The rechargeable battery will not be fully discharged in a well-ventilated location subject to somebody, it is recommended that you are...
..." media, it is recommended that you perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 36) or formatting, some data might not be entirely deleted from the "Handycam Handbook"" on the lens surface In hot or humid locations When the lens is exposed to salty air such as at... battery. US 48 Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide and sunscreen Handling the camcorder with above . The rechargeable battery will not be fully discharged in a well-ventilated location subject to somebody, it is recommended that you are...
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... logo, and Adobe Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this manual. On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," ...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...
... logo, and Adobe Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this manual. On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," ...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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...supplied "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" software. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Using the Handycam Handbook You will find information on your camcorder. In this Handycam Handbook, the internal memory of your camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." "Memory ... both referred to as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media in this manual. Design and specifications of your camcorder to its fullest in this Handycam Handbook for illustration purposes are subject to change without notice. Index Refer to the Help of Adobe Reader for ...
...supplied "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" software. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Using the Handycam Handbook You will find information on your camcorder. In this Handycam Handbook, the internal memory of your camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." "Memory ... both referred to as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media in this manual. Design and specifications of your camcorder to its fullest in this Handycam Handbook for illustration purposes are subject to change without notice. Index Refer to the Help of Adobe Reader for ...
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...for successful recording 19 Recording and playing movies and photos easily ( Easy Handycam Operation) ...20 Recording movies 20 Shooting photos 22 Playing movies 23 ...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 quickly 2 Useful recording techniques 6 Parts and controls 7 Screen indicators...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,...
...for successful recording 19 Recording and playing movies and photos easily ( Easy Handycam Operation) ...20 Recording movies 20 Shooting photos 22 Playing movies 23 ...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 quickly 2 Useful recording techniques 6 Parts and controls 7 Screen indicators...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,...
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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
