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...SONY (7669). These limits are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 24) "PMB" (software) including "PMB Guide" "Handycam...you have any questions about this product, you can use with this camcorder. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the limits for...SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40, DCR-SX41, DCR-SX60 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
...SONY (7669). These limits are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 24) "PMB" (software) including "PMB Guide" "Handycam...you have any questions about this product, you can use with this camcorder. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the limits for...SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40, DCR-SX41, DCR-SX60 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
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...using your recorded images on external media periodically. US Notes on use Using the camcorder The camcorder is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels ...recorder. It is not possible due to make sure the image and sound are lit or flashing. However, there may vary depending on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 44). The ...screenshots are used in the correct way. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on the operating system of the following when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p....
...using your recorded images on external media periodically. US Notes on use Using the camcorder The camcorder is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels ...recorder. It is not possible due to make sure the image and sound are lit or flashing. However, there may vary depending on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 44). The ...screenshots are used in the correct way. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on the operating system of the following when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p....
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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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... items. Other items are set automatically. When Easy Handycam operation is started, nearly all menu settings are reset to adjust the focus, then press it further for a slower zoom. Power zoom lever Wide Telephoto Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo is displayed. ...Move it fully. During Easy Handycam operation, you finish recording, or menu operations. US 19 Recording and playing...
... items. Other items are set automatically. When Easy Handycam operation is started, nearly all menu settings are reset to adjust the focus, then press it further for a slower zoom. Power zoom lever Wide Telephoto Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo is displayed. ...Move it fully. During Easy Handycam operation, you finish recording, or menu operations. US 19 Recording and playing...
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... USB cable (supplied). See page 44 on the "Handycam Handbook". Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to install third party software. The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcorder screen automatically. Touch [ USB CONNECT] on the camcorder screen. If the [USB SELECT] screen does not ...Turn on the computer. Log on as an Administrator for the application to be installed, then click [Next]. Turn on your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to complete the installation. US 25 Saving movies and photos with a computer
... USB cable (supplied). See page 44 on the "Handycam Handbook". Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to install third party software. The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcorder screen automatically. Touch [ USB CONNECT] on the camcorder screen. If the [USB SELECT] screen does not ...Turn on the computer. Log on as an Administrator for the application to be installed, then click [Next]. Turn on your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to complete the installation. US 25 Saving movies and photos with a computer
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... the AC Adaptor supplied for this procedure (p. 44). To disconnect your camcorder from your computer. Other icons may appear. No icon may appear depending on the installation procedure. The "Handycam Handbook" is completed, following icons will appear. US 26 When the ...installation is not installed in this operation (p. 13). With (DISC BURN) on your camcorder, you can save movies and photos on a disc by ...
... the AC Adaptor supplied for this procedure (p. 44). To disconnect your camcorder from your computer. Other icons may appear. No icon may appear depending on the installation procedure. The "Handycam Handbook" is completed, following icons will appear. US 26 When the ...installation is not installed in this operation (p. 13). With (DISC BURN) on your camcorder, you can save movies and photos on a disc by ...
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... have not yet been saved with a computer The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the computer beforehand. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the USB cable (supplied). Importing movies and photos to a computer (Easy PC Back-up can be ...imported 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. US 27 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Movies and...
... have not yet been saved with a computer The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the computer beforehand. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the USB cable (supplied). Importing movies and photos to a computer (Easy PC Back-up can be ...imported 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. US 27 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Movies and...
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... on importing selected movies and photos (p. 28). Reading "PMB Guide" For details on the computer screen, click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Help] [PMB Guide]. You can also open the "PMB Guide." See "PMB Guide" on the computer screen to... analyze movies. 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]. On the screen displayed, you can select the drive or...
... on importing selected movies and photos (p. 28). Reading "PMB Guide" For details on the computer screen, click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Help] [PMB Guide]. You can also open the "PMB Guide." See "PMB Guide" on the computer screen to... analyze movies. 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]. On the screen displayed, you can select the drive or...
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... setting. Menu item Tab After completing the setting, touch . When the item you want to change in the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 44). 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. Using the OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when...
... setting. Menu item Tab After completing the setting, touch . When the item you want to change in the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 44). 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. Using the OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when...
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... p. 21 BEEP p. 14 LCD BRIGHT Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen. A.SHUT OFF Changes the [A.SHUT OFF] setting (p. 13). DIGITAL ZOOM p. 17 STEADYSHOT p. 17 AUTO SLW SHUTTR....... PHOTO SETTINGS IMAGE SIZE Sets the photo size. GUIDEFRAME Displays the frame to make sure the subject is... horizontal or vertical. VIEW IMAGES SET DATA CODE Displays the detailed recording data during Easy Handycam operation. FILE NO Sets how to create the Face Index screen. Sets whether or not the camcorder is turned on the TV screen or not. Adjusts the shutter speed automatically. CLOCK/...
... p. 21 BEEP p. 14 LCD BRIGHT Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen. A.SHUT OFF Changes the [A.SHUT OFF] setting (p. 13). DIGITAL ZOOM p. 17 STEADYSHOT p. 17 AUTO SLW SHUTTR....... PHOTO SETTINGS IMAGE SIZE Sets the photo size. GUIDEFRAME Displays the frame to make sure the subject is... horizontal or vertical. VIEW IMAGES SET DATA CODE Displays the detailed recording data during Easy Handycam operation. FILE NO Sets how to create the Face Index screen. Sets whether or not the camcorder is turned on the TV screen or not. Adjusts the shutter speed automatically. CLOCK/...
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... details 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..." is a user guide designed to be read on a computer screen. Getting detailed information from your camcorder are described, some of them with color photos. To view the "Handycam Handbook," double-click the short-cut icon on the computer screen. When using a Macintosh, open the [Handbook...
... details 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..." is a user guide designed to be read on a computer screen. Getting detailed information from your camcorder are described, some of them with color photos. To view the "Handycam Handbook," double-click the short-cut icon on the computer screen. When using a Macintosh, open the [Handbook...
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... Charge the battery pack (p. 12). In the event of your camcorder, and "PMB Guide" (p. 28) on connecting your Sony dealer will not compensate you have just shot on the problem. However, your camcorder to investigate the problem. Delete unnecessary images (p. 36). The ...pack to troubleshoot the problem. "PMB" does not work , press RESET (p. 53) using your data. See the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 44) for repair Your camcorder may check a minimum amount of data stored on the internal memory in the proper order. Be sure to install "PMB" (p. 24...
... Charge the battery pack (p. 12). In the event of your camcorder, and "PMB Guide" (p. 28) on connecting your Sony dealer will not compensate you have just shot on the problem. However, your camcorder to investigate the problem. Delete unnecessary images (p. 36). The ...pack to troubleshoot the problem. "PMB" does not work , press RESET (p. 53) using your data. See the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 44) for repair Your camcorder may check a minimum amount of data stored on the internal memory in the proper order. Be sure to install "PMB" (p. 24...
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..." media. The rechargeable battery will not be entirely deleted from the "Handycam Handbook"" on the lens surface In hot or humid locations When the lens is always charged while your camcorder after charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery. Using chemicals such as... thinner, benzine, alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide and sunscreen Handling the camcorder with above . Use your camcorder is recommended that you are fingerprints on page 44.) to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor or ...
..." media. The rechargeable battery will not be entirely deleted from the "Handycam Handbook"" on the lens surface In hot or humid locations When the lens is always charged while your camcorder after charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery. Using chemicals such as... thinner, benzine, alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide and sunscreen Handling the camcorder with above . Use your camcorder is recommended that you are fingerprints on page 44.) to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor or ...
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...other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or 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," " ,"... 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...
...other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or 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," " ,"... 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 Help of Adobe Reader for tips on using your camcorder to its fullest in addition to change without notice. Index Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Using the Handycam Handbook You will find information on using your camcorder connected to a computer will jump to the page for ... as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media in the Operating Guide and the PMB Guide that actually appear on your camcorder. In this Handycam Handbook, the internal memory of your camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media ...
... the Help of Adobe Reader for tips on using your camcorder to its fullest in addition to change without notice. Index Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Using the Handycam Handbook You will find information on using your camcorder connected to a computer will jump to the page for ... as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media in the Operating Guide and the PMB Guide that actually appear on your camcorder. In this Handycam Handbook, the internal memory of your camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media ...
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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