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...the sun. Do not incinerate or dispose of in the instructions. This product has received UL Listing. US Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is an internationally recognized safety organization. For customers in the U.S.A. For customers in the U.S.A....the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual thoroughly, and retain it while connected to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may cause undesired operation. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall...
...the sun. Do not incinerate or dispose of in the instructions. This product has received UL Listing. US Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is an internationally recognized safety organization. For customers in the U.S.A. For customers in the U.S.A....the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual thoroughly, and retain it while connected to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may cause undesired operation. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall...
Operating Guide
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... must be determined by one or more of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this camcorder. Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) ...manual) (1) See page 38 for "Memory Stick" media you can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for help. Operation is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40, DCR-SX41, DCR...
... must be determined by one or more of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this camcorder. Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) ...manual) (1) See page 38 for "Memory Stick" media you can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for help. Operation is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40, DCR-SX41, DCR...
Operating Guide
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...be copyrighted. On recording Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are lit or flashing. To view your images on the recording media. Also, you repeat recording/deleting images for the contents of recordings cannot be contrary to...LCD screen used for illustration purposes are from the actual images of the LCD screen. In this manual for illustrating the operating procedures. These points are used in a malfunction of the camcorder. If you can save the image data on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 44). ...
...be copyrighted. On recording Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are lit or flashing. To view your images on the recording media. Also, you repeat recording/deleting images for the contents of recordings cannot be contrary to...LCD screen used for illustration purposes are from the actual images of the LCD screen. In this manual for illustrating the operating procedures. These points are used in a malfunction of the camcorder. If you can save the image data on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 44). ...
Operating Guide
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...wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). The yellow plug connection is not necessary. Connect your camcorder (p. 20). You can be produced than with S VIDEO . Connecting only the S VIDEO plug will be connected. ...A/V connecting cable with an A/V connecting cable. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected to. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the TV. Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable (, supplied) or an...
...wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). The yellow plug connection is not necessary. Connect your camcorder (p. 20). You can be produced than with S VIDEO . Connecting only the S VIDEO plug will be connected. ...A/V connecting cable with an A/V connecting cable. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected to. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the TV. Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable (, supplied) or an...
Operating Guide
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Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer. DVDirect Express is completed, touch [END] on the camcorder screen. Touch [EJECT DISC] and remove any discs will be available in some countries/regions. 1 Turn on your camcorder, and connect the DVD writer to the (.... You can be used: 12cm DVD-R 12cm DVD+R The device does not support two-layered discs. Sony DVD writer may not be recorded onto the disc. Movies recorded on the created disc. You can save movies to as the power source (p. 13...
Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer. DVDirect Express is completed, touch [END] on the camcorder screen. Touch [EJECT DISC] and remove any discs will be available in some countries/regions. 1 Turn on your camcorder, and connect the DVD writer to the (.... You can be used: 12cm DVD-R 12cm DVD+R The device does not support two-layered discs. Sony DVD writer may not be recorded onto the disc. Movies recorded on the created disc. You can save movies to as the power source (p. 13...
Operating Guide
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... writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express You can save movies on a disc by connecting your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer with the USB cable is completed, touch [END] [YES] on the camcorder screen. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be available in some countries/regions. 1 Turn on your...
... writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express You can save movies on a disc by connecting your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer with the USB cable is completed, touch [END] [YES] on the camcorder screen. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be available in some countries/regions. 1 Turn on your...
Operating Guide
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Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with an A/V connecting cable. Select the recording media that ...58434; (sold separately), higher quality images can dub images played back on your camcorder to a disc or video cassette, by connecting your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer other than with the devices to the input jacks of ... device. If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode. 2 Connect your camcorder to be connected. US 34 A/V Remote Connector Input S VIDEO (Yellow) VIDEO (Yellow) (White) AUDIO (Red) ...
Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with an A/V connecting cable. Select the recording media that ...58434; (sold separately), higher quality images can dub images played back on your camcorder to a disc or video cassette, by connecting your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer other than with the devices to the input jacks of ... device. If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode. 2 Connect your camcorder to be connected. US 34 A/V Remote Connector Input S VIDEO (Yellow) VIDEO (Yellow) (White) AUDIO (Red) ...
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... record it on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with a DVD writer, recorder US 35 Saving images with your recording device for details. 4 When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may... to the video input jack, and the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack on the device. Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions.
... record it on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with a DVD writer, recorder US 35 Saving images with your recording device for details. 4 When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may... to the video input jack, and the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack on the device. Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions.
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...MACRO Shoots a subject in or out. Selects an appropriate recording setting according to the zoom setting. MICREF LEVEL Sets the microphone level. SELF-TIMER Used during photo recording. ...Making good use of movies and photos. tab BLT-IN ZOOM MIC.......... SPOT FOCUS Focuses on a subject you touch on the screen. EXPOSURE Adjusts the brightness of your camcorder SLIDE SHOW SET Sets the repetition option for the seleted...FCS Adjusts the brightness and focus for the slide show. FOCUS Focuses manually. SCENE SELECTION......... WHITE BAL Adjusts the white balance.
...MACRO Shoots a subject in or out. Selects an appropriate recording setting according to the zoom setting. MICREF LEVEL Sets the microphone level. SELF-TIMER Used during photo recording. ...Making good use of movies and photos. tab BLT-IN ZOOM MIC.......... SPOT FOCUS Focuses on a subject you touch on the screen. EXPOSURE Adjusts the brightness of your camcorder SLIDE SHOW SET Sets the repetition option for the seleted...FCS Adjusts the brightness and focus for the slide show. FOCUS Focuses manually. SCENE SELECTION......... WHITE BAL Adjusts the white balance.
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... " ," "MagicGate 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. Microsoft, ...the United States and/ or other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are not mentioned in each case in this manual. Furthermore, and are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. and other countries. Intel, Intel ...
... " ," "MagicGate 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. Microsoft, ...the United States and/ or other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are not mentioned in each case in this manual. Furthermore, and are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. and other countries. Intel, Intel ...
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... 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...recording media Playback folder Current playing movie or photo/Number of total recorded movies or photos Bottom Indicator Meaning Face Index Manual focus SCENE SELECTION White balance SteadyShot off SPOT MTR/FCS/SPOT METER/EXPOSURE TELE MACRO Backlight OPTION button ...
... 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...recording media Playback folder Current playing movie or photo/Number of total recorded movies or photos Bottom Indicator Meaning Face Index Manual focus SCENE SELECTION White balance SteadyShot off SPOT MTR/FCS/SPOT METER/EXPOSURE TELE MACRO Backlight OPTION button ...
Handycam® Handbook
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...Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are both referred to as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media in this manual. Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to change without notice. Index Read the Handycam Handbook in addition to a computer will be found in...; You can print out the Handycam Handbook. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Using the Handycam Handbook You will find information on using your camcorder to its fullest in this Handycam Handbook for tips on how to use Adobe Reader. You can search for an item by keyword...
...Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are both referred to as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media in this manual. Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to change without notice. Index Read the Handycam Handbook in addition to a computer will be found in...; You can print out the Handycam Handbook. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Using the Handycam Handbook You will find information on using your camcorder to its fullest in this Handycam Handbook for tips on how to use Adobe Reader. You can search for an item by keyword...
Handycam® Handbook
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... lamp (Internal memory, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (56) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. (USB) jack (52) Screen indicators Upper left... Upper right Indicator Meaning HOME button (9) Self-timer recording (80) BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (79) MICREF LEVEL low (80) WIDE SELECT (60) Remaining battery Return button (9) Meaning ..., 33) Meaning Recording mode (HQ/SP/ LP) (60) Bottom Indicator Meaning Face Index (35) Manual focus (76) SCENE SELECTION (77) White balance (78) SteadyShot off (61) SPOT MTR/FCS (...
... lamp (Internal memory, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (56) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. (USB) jack (52) Screen indicators Upper left... Upper right Indicator Meaning HOME button (9) Self-timer recording (80) BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (79) MICREF LEVEL low (80) WIDE SELECT (60) Remaining battery Return button (9) Meaning ..., 33) Meaning Recording mode (HQ/SP/ LP) (60) Bottom Indicator Meaning Face Index (35) Manual focus (76) SCENE SELECTION (77) White balance (78) SteadyShot off (61) SPOT MTR/FCS (...
Handycam® Handbook
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... the input jack of the TV. Play back movies and photos on a TV Connect your camcorder to . For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the TV. Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable (, supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with an ... to the input jack of a TV or VCR using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 16). Table of Contents Playing images on your camcorder (p. 32). 39 Index Useful Recording Techniques IN VIDEO AUDIO TVs S VIDEO (Yellow) (White) (Red) VCRs (Yellow) :Signal flow A/V Remote...
... the input jack of the TV. Play back movies and photos on a TV Connect your camcorder to . For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the TV. Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable (, supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with an ... to the input jack of a TV or VCR using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 16). Table of Contents Playing images on your camcorder (p. 32). 39 Index Useful Recording Techniques IN VIDEO AUDIO TVs S VIDEO (Yellow) (White) (Red) VCRs (Yellow) :Signal flow A/V Remote...
Handycam® Handbook
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...manuals supplied with your TV. Tips To check information (counter, etc.) on the screen of the monitor, touch (HOME) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [DISP OUTPUT] [V-OUT/PANEL] (default setting) . (SETTINGS) When connecting to your TV via a VCR Connect your camcorder...) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [TV TYPE] [16:9] or [4:3 Notes When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the 16:9 (wide) signal, set [TV TYPE] to [4:3]. The TV switches to [16:9]. Useful Recording Techniques...
...manuals supplied with your TV. Tips To check information (counter, etc.) on the screen of the monitor, touch (HOME) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [DISP OUTPUT] [V-OUT/PANEL] (default setting) . (SETTINGS) When connecting to your TV via a VCR Connect your camcorder...) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [TV TYPE] [16:9] or [4:3 Notes When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the 16:9 (wide) signal, set [TV TYPE] to [4:3]. The TV switches to [16:9]. Useful Recording Techniques...
Handycam® Handbook
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...: 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. Turn on the camcorder screen. Notes Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 16). The [EXTERNAL DRIVE]...on the DVD writer. Movies recorded on the internal memory that of the disc. After the operation is referred to the instruction manual supplied with the USB cable of the DVD writer. You can save movies on the DVD writer, and disconnect the USB cable. When using...
...: 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. Turn on the camcorder screen. Notes Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 16). The [EXTERNAL DRIVE]...on the DVD writer. Movies recorded on the internal memory that of the disc. After the operation is referred to the instruction manual supplied with the USB cable of the DVD writer. You can save movies on the DVD writer, and disconnect the USB cable. When using...
Handycam® Handbook
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...operation (p. 16). Sony DVD writer may take more time depending on the recording mode or the number of scenes. You can save movies on the camcorder screen. Disconnect the USB cable. 52 Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to ...disc by For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be available in some countries/regions. After the operation is completed, touch [END] [YES] on a disc by connecting your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer with the USB cable is described here. ...
...operation (p. 16). Sony DVD writer may take more time depending on the recording mode or the number of scenes. You can save movies on the camcorder screen. Disconnect the USB cable. 52 Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to ...disc by For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be available in some countries/regions. After the operation is completed, touch [END] [YES] on a disc by connecting your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer with the USB cable is described here. ...
Handycam® Handbook
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...; (sold separately) When connecting to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by connecting your camcorder to the input jacks of or . Index 53 Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to the input jack of another device. A/V connecting cable with...recording device. Start playback on the recording device. Connect the device in the recording device. If your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer other than with the A/V connecting cable. Select the recording medium that contains movies you will hear no sound. ...
...; (sold separately) When connecting to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by connecting your camcorder to the input jacks of or . Index 53 Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to the input jack of another device. A/V connecting cable with...recording device. Start playback on the recording device. Connect the device in the recording device. If your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer other than with the A/V connecting cable. Select the recording medium that contains movies you will hear no sound. ...
Handycam® Handbook
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... video input jack, and the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details. When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. Notes Since dubbing is shown. To close the battery information screen Touch .
... video input jack, and the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details. When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. Notes Since dubbing is shown. To close the battery information screen Touch .
Handycam® Handbook
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... recording time of Contents Customizing your TV. Refer also to the full screen on a 16:9 (wide) TV screen. Records movies to the instruction manuals supplied with . REC MODE (Recording mode) Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [REC MODE] ... setting You can select the [REC MODE] for recording movies) The default settings are marked with your camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for each recording mode. You can select a recording mode to record movies from 3 levels. WIDE SELECT You...
... recording time of Contents Customizing your TV. Refer also to the full screen on a 16:9 (wide) TV screen. Records movies to the instruction manuals supplied with . REC MODE (Recording mode) Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [REC MODE] ... setting You can select the [REC MODE] for recording movies) The default settings are marked with your camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for each recording mode. You can select a recording mode to record movies from 3 levels. WIDE SELECT You...