Operating Guide
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... on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of FCC Rules. 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 Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) ...
... on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of FCC Rules. 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 Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) ...
Operating Guide
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..., video tapes, and other malfunctions could occur. ejecting "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the actual images of the LCD screen. In this Operating Guide, the internal memory of the camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are operational for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from the camcorder When connecting your camcorder to another device with a cable, be provided, even if recording or playback...
..., video tapes, and other malfunctions could occur. ejecting "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the actual images of the LCD screen. In this Operating Guide, the internal memory of the camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are operational for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from the camcorder When connecting your camcorder to another device with a cable, be provided, even if recording or playback...
Operating Guide
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... 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 (One Touch Disc Burn 26 Importing movies and photos to a computer (Easy PC Back-up 27 Changing the destination drive or folder for movies and photos 28 Starting PMB (Picture Motion Browser 28 Creating a disc 29 Copying a disc 29 Editing movies 29 Capturing photos from a movie 29 Saving images...
... 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 (One Touch Disc Burn 26 Importing movies and photos to a computer (Easy PC Back-up 27 Changing the destination drive or folder for movies and photos 28 Starting PMB (Picture Motion Browser 28 Creating a disc 29 Copying a disc 29 Editing movies 29 Capturing photos from a movie 29 Saving images...
Operating Guide
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... operations using "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)." Importing images to a computer Viewing and editing imported images Creating a disc Uploading movies and photos to higher. Operation is not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment. *2 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. *3 Starter (Edition) is displayed by Macintosh computers. Hard disk Disk volume required for OS should be provided as standard, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compatible)), DVD...
... operations using "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)." Importing images to a computer Viewing and editing imported images Creating a disc Uploading movies and photos to higher. Operation is not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment. *2 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. *3 Starter (Edition) is displayed by Macintosh computers. Hard disk Disk volume required for OS should be provided as standard, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compatible)), DVD...
Operating Guide
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... necessary parts from a movie You can copy a recorded disc to create a disc. It may start the software. Capturing photos from a movie and save a frame of the window, click [Manipulate] [DVD-Video (SD) Creation]. On the movie playback window of "PMB," click to display the Video Trimming window. Click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Video Disc Copier] to start "PMB" also by selecting movies and photos previously imported to your computer (p. 27). 1 Turn...
... necessary parts from a movie You can copy a recorded disc to create a disc. It may start the software. Capturing photos from a movie and save a frame of the window, click [Manipulate] [DVD-Video (SD) Creation]. On the movie playback window of "PMB," click to display the Video Trimming window. Click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Video Disc Copier] to start "PMB" also by selecting movies and photos previously imported to your computer (p. 27). 1 Turn...
Operating Guide
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...], is turned on the TV screen or not. DIGITAL ZOOM p. 17 STEADYSHOT p. 17 AUTO SLW SHUTTR....... Adjusts the shutter speed automatically. FACE SET Sets to [SOUND SETTINGS] during playback. VIEW IMAGES SET DATA CODE Displays the detailed recording data during Easy Handycam operation. LCD BL LEVEL Adjusts the backlight of the media is to make sure the subject is changed to create the Face Index screen. A.SHUT OFF Changes the [A.SHUT OFF] setting (p. 13). OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE p. 23 DISP OUTPUT Sets whether the on-screen displays appear...
...], is turned on the TV screen or not. DIGITAL ZOOM p. 17 STEADYSHOT p. 17 AUTO SLW SHUTTR....... Adjusts the shutter speed automatically. FACE SET Sets to [SOUND SETTINGS] during playback. VIEW IMAGES SET DATA CODE Displays the detailed recording data during Easy Handycam operation. LCD BL LEVEL Adjusts the backlight of the media is to make sure the subject is changed to create the Face Index screen. A.SHUT OFF Changes the [A.SHUT OFF] setting (p. 13). OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE p. 23 DISP OUTPUT Sets whether the on-screen displays appear...
Operating Guide
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... not record images. Press MODE to troubleshoot the problem. The camcorder is not a malfunction. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the USB jack of your camcorder, use the following table to turn on. Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 12). Connect the plug of your camcorder, depending on the recording media. Additional information Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using a pointed object. (If you press RESET, all settings...
... not record images. Press MODE to troubleshoot the problem. The camcorder is not a malfunction. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the USB jack of your camcorder, use the following table to turn on. Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 12). Connect the plug of your camcorder, depending on the recording media. Additional information Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using a pointed object. (If you press RESET, all settings...
Operating Guide
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...Signal format: NTSC color, EIA standards Movie recording format Video: MPEG2-PS Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator Photo file format : DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible : Exif Ver.2.21 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, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is set to [ON], shutter speed 1/30 second) Input/Output connectors A/V Remote Connector: Video/audio output jack USB jack: mini-AB LCD screen Picture: 6.7 cm (2.7 type...
...Signal format: NTSC color, EIA standards Movie recording format Video: MPEG2-PS Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator Photo file format : DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible : Exif Ver.2.21 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, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is set to [ON], shutter speed 1/30 second) Input/Output connectors A/V Remote Connector: Video/audio output jack USB jack: mini-AB LCD screen Picture: 6.7 cm (2.7 type...
Operating Guide
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... supplied battery pack (minute) Recording media Charging time (full charge) Continuous recording time Typical recording time Playback time Internal memory/"Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 115 100 50 135 The recordable time may vary depending on the conditions under which you repeat recording start/stop, switching the MODE lamp, and zooming. In the default setting, the recording mode is the minimum recordable time. Output voltage: DC 7.2 V Maximum charge voltage: DC 8.4 V Maximum charge current: 2.12 A Capacity: 3.6 Wh (500 mAh) Type: Li-ion Design and specifications...
... supplied battery pack (minute) Recording media Charging time (full charge) Continuous recording time Typical recording time Playback time Internal memory/"Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 115 100 50 135 The recordable time may vary depending on the conditions under which you repeat recording start/stop, switching the MODE lamp, and zooming. In the default setting, the recording mode is the minimum recordable time. Output voltage: DC 7.2 V Maximum charge voltage: DC 8.4 V Maximum charge current: 2.12 A Capacity: 3.6 Wh (500 mAh) Type: Li-ion Design and specifications...
Operating Guide
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... Touch Disc Burn 26 Operation beeps 14 Operation flow 9 OPTION MENU 40, 43 P Parts and controls 53 Photos 18, 21 Playback 20 PMB (Picture Motion Browser)....24, 28 PMB Guide 28 R Recording 16 Recording and playback time....50 Recording media 37 Repair 45 RESET 53 S Screen indicators 52 Self-diagnosis display 46 Setting the date and time...........14 Software 24 Specifications 49 Supplied items 7 T Tripod 37 Troubleshooting 45 Turning the power on 14 TV 23 TV Type 23 U USB 24, 30 Using...
... Touch Disc Burn 26 Operation beeps 14 Operation flow 9 OPTION MENU 40, 43 P Parts and controls 53 Photos 18, 21 Playback 20 PMB (Picture Motion Browser)....24, 28 PMB Guide 28 R Recording 16 Recording and playback time....50 Recording media 37 Repair 45 RESET 53 S Screen indicators 52 Self-diagnosis display 46 Setting the date and time...........14 Software 24 Specifications 49 Supplied items 7 T Tripod 37 Troubleshooting 45 Turning the power on 14 TV 23 TV Type 23 U USB 24, 30 Using...
Handycam® Handbook
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... SET FACE SET* PHOTO SETTINGS IMAGE SIZE* FILE NO. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Menu lists List of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category MOVIE* p. 26 PHOTO* p. 28 (VIEW IMAGES) category VISUAL INDEX* p. 33 FILM ROLL* p. 35 FACE* p. 35 PLAYLIST p. 48 (OTHERS) category DELETE* DELETE DELETE PHOTO CAPTURE MOVIE DUB DUB by select DUB by date DUB ALL PHOTO COPY COPY by select COPY by date EDIT DELETE DELETE PROTECT PROTECT DIVIDE PLAYLIST EDIT ADD ADD by date ERASE ERASE ALL MOVE USB CONNECT USB CONNECT USB CONNECT DISC BURN BATTERY...
... SET FACE SET* PHOTO SETTINGS IMAGE SIZE* FILE NO. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Menu lists List of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category MOVIE* p. 26 PHOTO* p. 28 (VIEW IMAGES) category VISUAL INDEX* p. 33 FILM ROLL* p. 35 FACE* p. 35 PLAYLIST p. 48 (OTHERS) category DELETE* DELETE DELETE PHOTO CAPTURE MOVIE DUB DUB by select DUB by date DUB ALL PHOTO COPY COPY by select COPY by date EDIT DELETE DELETE PROTECT PROTECT DIVIDE PLAYLIST EDIT ADD ADD by date ERASE ERASE ALL MOVE USB CONNECT USB CONNECT USB CONNECT DISC BURN BATTERY...
Handycam® Handbook
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... recording/deleting images for video cameras and offers a quality typical of light from the internal memory. Also, when you dispose of the camcorder, it is recommended that you need an NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be entirely deleted from a subject coming into the lens. Images cannot be copyrighted. Change the screen language before using your camcorder to format the media of the camcorder using a DVD writer, a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder...
... recording/deleting images for video cameras and offers a quality typical of light from the internal memory. Also, when you dispose of the camcorder, it is recommended that you need an NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be entirely deleted from a subject coming into the lens. Images cannot be copyrighted. Change the screen language before using your camcorder to format the media of the camcorder using a DVD writer, a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder...
Handycam® Handbook
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... scene by a face image when playing back ([Face Index], p. 35). You can capture photos from recorded movies (p. 43). You can change the recording media and recording mode (p. 55, 60). [ STEADYSHOT] is set to [ON] in the index. Press START/STOP to start recording after you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. If the access lamp is lit or flashing after recording is finished, it...
... scene by a face image when playing back ([Face Index], p. 35). You can capture photos from recorded movies (p. 43). You can change the recording media and recording mode (p. 55, 60). [ STEADYSHOT] is set to [ON] in the index. Press START/STOP to start recording after you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. If the access lamp is lit or flashing after recording is finished, it...
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 a disc by the DISC BURN operation exceeds that of the disc, disc creation stops when the limit is completed, touch [END] [YES] on the camcorder screen. Disconnect the USB cable. 52 Table of Contents Do not do any reason, connect the camcorder...
... 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 a disc by the DISC BURN operation exceeds that of the disc, disc creation stops when the limit is completed, touch [END] [YES] on the camcorder screen. Disconnect the USB cable. 52 Table of Contents Do not do any reason, connect the camcorder...
Handycam® Handbook
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... the internal memory will be ready to shoot after the power is not displayed. The OPTION MENU cannot be deleted. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation p. 81 Batteries/power sources p. 82 LCD screen p. 82 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media p. 82 Recording p. 83 Playback p. 84 Playing back images stored on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on other devices p. 84 Editing movies/photos...
... the internal memory will be ready to shoot after the power is not displayed. The OPTION MENU cannot be deleted. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation p. 81 Batteries/power sources p. 82 LCD screen p. 82 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media p. 82 Recording p. 83 Playback p. 84 Playing back images stored on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on other devices p. 84 Editing movies/photos...
Handycam® Handbook
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... will delete all data in Image Database File. When you want to camera-shake warning) Database File? Inconsistencies found in the internal memory. Recording media Internal memory format error. The internal memory of the camcorder is unsteady, so camera-shake File? If it does not work, copy the image using the supplied software. Do you execute [REPAIR IMG. Description of warning messages If messages appear on the screen. 86 After storing the images on another device. photo recording) Recovering data. The recording media...
... will delete all data in Image Database File. When you want to camera-shake warning) Database File? Inconsistencies found in the internal memory. Recording media Internal memory format error. The internal memory of the camcorder is unsteady, so camera-shake File? If it does not work, copy the image using the supplied software. Do you execute [REPAIR IMG. Description of warning messages If messages appear on the screen. 86 After storing the images on another device. photo recording) Recovering data. The recording media...
Handycam® Handbook
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... "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. This product cannot record or play data that records and transfers the contents in an encrypted format. This product is reading or writing image files on your camcorder. Data read/write speed may occur in the following locations: Places subject to come into the "Memory Stick Duo" media slot. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Maintenance and precautions About the "Memory Stick" media "Memory Stick" media are...
... "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. This product cannot record or play data that records and transfers the contents in an encrypted format. This product is reading or writing image files on your camcorder. Data read/write speed may occur in the following locations: Places subject to come into the "Memory Stick Duo" media slot. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Maintenance and precautions About the "Memory Stick" media "Memory Stick" media are...
Handycam® Handbook
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... Contents Useful Recording Techniques Playlist 48 PMB Guide 2 PORTRAIT 77 Power on 17 POWER ON BY LCD 73 Precautions 93 PROTECT 46 R REC MODE 60 Recording 26 Recording and playback time....88 Recording media 55 Recording time of movies/ number of recordable photos....88 REMAINING SET 62 REPAIR IMG.DB F 84, 86 RESET 7 S SCENE SELECTION............77, 85 Screen indicators 8 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 85 SELF-TIMER 80 Shooting 28 Slide show 38 SLIDE SHOW SET 38...
... Contents Useful Recording Techniques Playlist 48 PMB Guide 2 PORTRAIT 77 Power on 17 POWER ON BY LCD 73 Precautions 93 PROTECT 46 R REC MODE 60 Recording 26 Recording and playback time....88 Recording media 55 Recording time of movies/ number of recordable photos....88 REMAINING SET 62 REPAIR IMG.DB F 84, 86 RESET 7 S SCENE SELECTION............77, 85 Screen indicators 8 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 85 SELF-TIMER 80 Shooting 28 Slide show 38 SLIDE SHOW SET 38...
Marketing Specifications
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... simply opening LCD display: Power on your subjects with the camera's zoom lens, helping memories ring true with SteadyShot™ : The DCR-SX60 features a professional-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens designed specifically for compact camcorders. Hybrid Recording to 16GB 1 memory or Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media (sold separately), which allows you burn your compatible PC via a USB cable and press the One Touch Disc Burn Button.12 Easy Handycam® Button: Using a camcorder can record video to...
... simply opening LCD display: Power on your subjects with the camera's zoom lens, helping memories ring true with SteadyShot™ : The DCR-SX60 features a professional-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens designed specifically for compact camcorders. Hybrid Recording to 16GB 1 memory or Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media (sold separately), which allows you burn your compatible PC via a USB cable and press the One Touch Disc Burn Button.12 Easy Handycam® Button: Using a camcorder can record video to...
Marketing Specifications
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... Lens Type: Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® Minimum Illumination: 6 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed) Power Battery Type: InfoLITHIUM® with supplied PMB software (sold separately): Standard Definition: HQ = up to 235 min., SP = up to 340 min., LP = up to 715 min. DCR-SX60 Palm-sized camcorder w/ 60X optical zoom Specifications General Imaging Device: 1/8" Advanced HAD™ CCD sensor Pixel Gross: 680K Recording Media: 16GB Embedded Flash memory Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold Separately) Recording and Playback Times...
... Lens Type: Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® Minimum Illumination: 6 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed) Power Battery Type: InfoLITHIUM® with supplied PMB software (sold separately): Standard Definition: HQ = up to 235 min., SP = up to 340 min., LP = up to 715 min. DCR-SX60 Palm-sized camcorder w/ 60X optical zoom Specifications General Imaging Device: 1/8" Advanced HAD™ CCD sensor Pixel Gross: 680K Recording Media: 16GB Embedded Flash memory Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold Separately) Recording and Playback Times...
