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...stepping on it while connected to the collection and recycling location nearest you. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. For customers in the U.S.A. Replace the battery with Canadian ICES-003.... Adaptor. UL is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. You can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of used rechargeable batteries to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. This product has received UL Listing....
...stepping on it while connected to the collection and recycling location nearest you. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. For customers in the U.S.A. Replace the battery with Canadian ICES-003.... Adaptor. UL is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. You can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of used rechargeable batteries to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. This product has received UL Listing....
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... receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this camcorder. These limits are cautioned that interference will not occur in a particular installation. US Note This equipment has been tested and found ...FCC Rules. CAUTION You are designed to correct the interference by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40, DCR-SX41, DCR-SX60 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to operate this product, you may cause harmful ...
... receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this camcorder. These limits are cautioned that interference will not occur in a particular installation. US Note This equipment has been tested and found ...FCC Rules. CAUTION You are designed to correct the interference by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40, DCR-SX41, DCR-SX60 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to operate this product, you may cause harmful ...
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...media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are referred as a DVD-R using your camcorder to another device with a cable, be sure to make sure the image and sound are lit or flashing. On recording Before starting to record, test the recording function to insert the ...connector plug in each local language are captured using the camcorder if necessary (p. 15). The scenes may result in any problems. ...
...media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are referred as a DVD-R using your camcorder to another device with a cable, be sure to make sure the image and sound are lit or flashing. On recording Before starting to record, test the recording function to insert the ...connector plug in each local language are captured using the camcorder if necessary (p. 15). The scenes may result in any problems. ...
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.... You can create a disc and play it back on DVDirect Express by connecting the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately) to your camcorder (p. 20) Playing movies and photos on a connected TV (p. 23) Saving movies and photos on a disc Saving movies and photos with a computer (p. ...24) Creating a disc with a DVD writer or recorder (p. 30) Operating by the camcorder screen, you have saved on your camcorder. Playing movies and photos (p. 20) Playing movies and photos on other media, from the internal memory.
.... You can create a disc and play it back on DVDirect Express by connecting the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately) to your camcorder (p. 20) Playing movies and photos on a connected TV (p. 23) Saving movies and photos on a disc Saving movies and photos with a computer (p. ...24) Creating a disc with a DVD writer or recorder (p. 30) Operating by the camcorder screen, you have saved on your camcorder. Playing movies and photos (p. 20) Playing movies and photos on other media, from the internal memory.
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... 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 with one touch...
... 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 with one touch...
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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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... closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. See page 50 on the DC plug is facing down. Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack CHG lamp DC plug DC IN jack ... charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of the arrow until it in the direction of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure that the mark on charging, recording and playing time. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up...
... closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. See page 50 on the DC plug is facing down. Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack CHG lamp DC plug DC IN jack ... charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of the arrow until it in the direction of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure that the mark on charging, recording and playing time. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up...
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... battery power with the remaining battery indicator at the upper left on the battery pack and the AC Adaptor When you leave your camcorder without any metallic objects. To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. To use an electronic voltage transformer. Slide the BATT (battery)... release lever and remove the battery pack . Notes on the LCD screen. Getting started When 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 ...
... battery power with the remaining battery indicator at the upper left on the battery pack and the AC Adaptor When you leave your camcorder without any metallic objects. To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. To use an electronic voltage transformer. Slide the BATT (battery)... release lever and remove the battery pack . Notes on the LCD screen. Getting started When 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 ...
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Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is not on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch . When ... . To turn off the operation beeps by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [BEEP] [OFF US 14 Your camcorder is turned on your camcorder. The clock starts. If you set the date and time again, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [CLOCK SET]. POWER...
Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is not on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch . When ... . To turn off the operation beeps by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [BEEP] [OFF US 14 Your camcorder is turned on your camcorder. The clock starts. If you set the date and time again, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [CLOCK SET]. POWER...
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Changing the language setting You can turn off the power Close the LCD screen. To turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 42) is turned POWER button You can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language Getting started US 15 The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is set to show messages in a specified language.
Changing the language setting You can turn off the power Close the LCD screen. To turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 42) is turned POWER button You can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language Getting started US 15 The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is set to show messages in a specified language.
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US 16 Recording Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded on your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the internal memory (p. 37). Fasten the grip belt. Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 14).
US 16 Recording Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded on your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the internal memory (p. 37). Fasten the grip belt. Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 14).
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...180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder , and then adjust the angle . Set the zooming level by using the digital zoom. US 17 Press START/STOP to start recording. START/STOP button Power zoom lever Recording Wide Telephoto [STBY] [REC]...LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder You can increase the zooming level by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [DIGITAL ZOOM] the desired setting . Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. If you can...
...180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder , and then adjust the angle . Set the zooming level by using the digital zoom. US 17 Press START/STOP to start recording. START/STOP button Power zoom lever Recording Wide Telephoto [STBY] [REC]...LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder You can increase the zooming level by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [DIGITAL ZOOM] the desired setting . Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. If you can...
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Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on the (Photo) lamp. The aspect ratio of your camcorder. US 18 Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 14). Press MODE to turn on the internal memory (p. 37). Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of the screen becomes 4:3.
Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on the (Photo) lamp. The aspect ratio of your camcorder. US 18 Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 14). Press MODE to turn on the internal memory (p. 37). Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of the screen becomes 4:3.
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... screen of scenes by a certain interval (Film Roll Index) Previous To the index screen of face scenes (Face Index) To the list of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 14). Touch (VIEW IMAGES). (VIEW IMAGES) The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after ...some seconds. Touch the (Movie) tab a desired movie . Playback Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos on your camcorder. If you touch the movie or photo with the movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded. Your...
... screen of scenes by a certain interval (Film Roll Index) Previous To the index screen of face scenes (Face Index) To the list of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 14). Touch (VIEW IMAGES). (VIEW IMAGES) The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after ...some seconds. Touch the (Movie) tab a desired movie . Playback Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos on your camcorder. If you touch the movie or photo with the movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded. Your...
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This information is not displayed during recording, but you repeat touching / during recording. Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Playback US 21 Viewing photos Touch the (Photo) tab a desired photo on the panel behind the LCD ...
This information is not displayed during recording, but you repeat touching / during recording. Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Playback US 21 Viewing photos Touch the (Photo) tab a desired photo on the panel behind the LCD ...
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If you touch a point in the PB ZOOM frame, the point comes to the center in the photo by moving the power zoom lever while viewing photos (PB ZOOM). Your camcorder displays the selected photo. US 22 Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen To start/stop slide show Next OPTION MENU You can zoom in the frame. When viewing photos recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, (playback folder) appears on the screen.
If you touch a point in the PB ZOOM frame, the point comes to the center in the photo by moving the power zoom lever while viewing photos (PB ZOOM). Your camcorder displays the selected photo. US 22 Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen To start/stop slide show Next OPTION MENU You can zoom in the frame. When viewing photos recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, (playback folder) appears on the screen.
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...White) (Red) VCRs or TVs Playback (Yellow) :Signal flow A/V Remote Connector Set the input selector of the TV to the input your camcorder will not output audio. Connect the white and red plugs (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of a TV or VCR ...using the A/V connecting cable or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO . Playing images on your camcorder (p. 20). You can set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (wide/4:3) by using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (sold...
...White) (Red) VCRs or TVs Playback (Yellow) :Signal flow A/V Remote Connector Set the input selector of the TV to the input your camcorder will not output audio. Connect the white and red plugs (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of a TV or VCR ...using the A/V connecting cable or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO . Playing images on your camcorder (p. 20). You can set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (wide/4:3) by using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (sold...
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... higher. Display Minimum 1,024 × 768 dots US 24 Step 2 Installing the supplied software "PMB" Install "PMB" before connecting your camcorder from lower to higher. Hard disk Disk volume required for installation: Approximately 500 MB (5 GB or more Other system requirements for installation) ... a multi-boot environment. *2 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. *3 Starter (Edition) is required. http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ ms/us/ OS*1 Microsoft Windows XP SP3*2/Windows Vista SP1*3 CPU Intel Pentium III: 1 GHz or faster Application DirectX ...
... higher. Display Minimum 1,024 × 768 dots US 24 Step 2 Installing the supplied software "PMB" Install "PMB" before connecting your camcorder from lower to higher. Hard disk Disk volume required for installation: Approximately 500 MB (5 GB or more Other system requirements for installation) ... a multi-boot environment. *2 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. *3 Starter (Edition) is required. http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ ms/us/ OS*1 Microsoft Windows XP SP3*2/Windows Vista SP1*3 CPU Intel Pentium III: 1 GHz or faster Application DirectX ...
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...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 the application to be ... the computer screen. Read the terms of your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable (supplied). The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcorder screen automatically. Touch [ USB CONNECT] on the camcorder screen. If the [USB SELECT] screen does...
...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 the application to be ... the computer screen. Read the terms of your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable (supplied). The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcorder screen automatically. Touch [ USB CONNECT] on the camcorder screen. If the [USB SELECT] screen does...
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... icon at the bottom right of the desktop of discs you can save movies and photos on a disc by simply pressing (DISC BURN) on 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. Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder that have not yet been saved with one touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can use. If any other software than "PMB" ...
... icon at the bottom right of the desktop of discs you can save movies and photos on a disc by simply pressing (DISC BURN) on 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. Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder that have not yet been saved with one touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can use. If any other software than "PMB" ...