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... A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) under the current recording or playback conditions. ...the LCD screen. LCD screen Battery pack The camcorder is recommended for the memory card you use . Recording When you can use with your camcorder for the first time, formatting the memory card with this first Supplied ...
... A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) under the current recording or playback conditions. ...the LCD screen. LCD screen Battery pack The camcorder is recommended for the memory card you use . Recording When you can use with your camcorder for the first time, formatting the memory card with this first Supplied ...
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... data on some type of your camcorder to another device with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR- It is recommended that you repeat..., and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) [YES] [YES] . To view your image data using a computer. Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of the camcorder being lost...
... data on some type of your camcorder to another device with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR- It is recommended that you repeat..., and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) [YES] [YES] . To view your image data using a computer. Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of the camcorder being lost...
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... recording media Internal hard disk + memory card 80 GB 120 GB Memory card Input/ output Internal memory + memory card 4 GB 16 GB Notes on the camcorder in a low-pressure area, where the altitude is lit or flashing Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from images .... In this manual, the internal hard disk (DCRSR68/SR88), the internal memory (DCR-SX44/ SX63) of your camcorder and memory card are called "recording media." Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to play back or may be stopped. Doing so may be...
... recording media Internal hard disk + memory card 80 GB 120 GB Memory card Input/ output Internal memory + memory card 4 GB 16 GB Notes on the camcorder in a low-pressure area, where the altitude is lit or flashing Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from images .... In this manual, the internal hard disk (DCRSR68/SR88), the internal memory (DCR-SX44/ SX63) of your camcorder and memory card are called "recording media." Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to play back or may be stopped. Doing so may be...
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... subject, or talk to be recorded with narration Consider the sound to the subject during shooting. By always carrying spare batteries, you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of fireworks, or night views. Using accessories Make good use zooming sparingly. Excessive zooming will make movies... that you can make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in dim light, such as you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to your body. US Accentuating movies with your movies. Aim for ...
... subject, or talk to be recorded with narration Consider the sound to the subject during shooting. By always carrying spare batteries, you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of fireworks, or night views. Using accessories Make good use zooming sparingly. Excessive zooming will make movies... that you can make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in dim light, such as you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to your body. US Accentuating movies with your movies. Aim for ...
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... 1: Charging the battery pack 11 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 15 Changing the language setting 16 Step 3: Preparing the recording media 17 Selecting the recording media for movies (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63).. . . . . 17 Selecting the recording media for photos (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63).. . . . . 17 Inserting a memory card 18...
... 1: Charging the battery pack 11 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 15 Changing the language setting 16 Step 3: Preparing the recording media 17 Selecting the recording media for movies (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63).. . . . . 17 Selecting the recording media for photos (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63).. . . . . 17 Inserting a memory card 18...
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Additional information Troubleshooting 71 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 76 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos 80 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 80 Expected recording time of movies 81 Expected number of recordable photos 81 Using your camcorder abroad 83 Maintenance and precautions 85 About the "Memory Stick" media 85 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 86 About handling of your camcorder 87 Quick reference Screen indicators 92 Parts and controls 93 Index 96 US 10
Additional information Troubleshooting 71 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 76 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos 80 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 80 Expected recording time of movies 81 Expected number of recordable photos 81 Using your camcorder abroad 83 Maintenance and precautions 85 About the "Memory Stick" media 85 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 86 About handling of your camcorder 87 Quick reference Screen indicators 92 Parts and controls 93 Index 96 US 10
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Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack DCR-SR68/SR88 Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 DC IN jack DC plug AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) CHG (charge) lamp Getting started Battery pack DC IN jack DC plug AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) US 11
Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack DCR-SR68/SR88 Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 DC IN jack DC plug AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) CHG (charge) lamp Getting started Battery pack DC IN jack DC plug AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) US 11
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... Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. 1 Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of your camcorder is recommended. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. ...Approximate time (min.) required when you can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the ...
... Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. 1 Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of your camcorder is recommended. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. ...Approximate time (min.) required when you can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the ...
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...battery pack (). Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a cool place. In the default setting, the power turns off . The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery... same connections as "Step 1: Charging the battery pack." Charging the battery pack abroad You can charge the battery pack in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is low. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 To use an electronic voltage transformer.
...battery pack (). Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a cool place. In the default setting, the power turns off . The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery... same connections as "Step 1: Charging the battery pack." Charging the battery pack abroad You can charge the battery pack in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is low. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 To use an electronic voltage transformer.
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Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. US 14 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction.
Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. US 14 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction.
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...ON] in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing Tips When a face is detected, a white frame appears and...full pixel display. However, this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 19) is optimized automatically ([FACE DETECTION...DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). To display them as a guide. [ STEADYSHOT] is set [GUIDEFRAME] to the camcorder Data code during playback. Recording/Playback The following recording media. DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR...
...ON] in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing Tips When a face is detected, a white frame appears and...full pixel display. However, this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 19) is optimized automatically ([FACE DETECTION...DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). To display them as a guide. [ STEADYSHOT] is set [GUIDEFRAME] to the camcorder Data code during playback. Recording/Playback The following recording media. DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR...
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... Notes The VIDEO LIGHT generates strong light. Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects To adjust the exposure for each recording media separately (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). Tips You can select the [REC MODE] for backlit subjects, press (backlight) to display . No indicator ...-image of the subject appears on and off. Press LIGHT repeatedly to select . US 26 Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to , the video light may turn on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal ...
... Notes The VIDEO LIGHT generates strong light. Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects To adjust the exposure for each recording media separately (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). Tips You can select the [REC MODE] for backlit subjects, press (backlight) to display . No indicator ...-image of the subject appears on and off. Press LIGHT repeatedly to select . US 26 Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to , the video light may turn on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal ...
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... [YES] . Touch to return to the Playlist is included in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the memory card. You cannot delete protected movies and photos. Undo the protection of the media, format the media (p. 67). Reduced...at the same time on an index screen are deleted. It may damage the recording media. Do not eject memory card while deleting images from your camcorder Deleting movies and photos You can delete an image on the playback screen from OPTION MENU. To delete all...
... [YES] . Touch to return to the Playlist is included in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the memory card. You cannot delete protected movies and photos. Undo the protection of the media, format the media (p. 67). Reduced...at the same time on an index screen are deleted. It may damage the recording media. Do not eject memory card while deleting images from your camcorder Deleting movies and photos You can delete an image on the playback screen from OPTION MENU. To delete all...
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... Touch at the point where you want to the Playlist will also be divided. Play and pause toggles as your camcorder Returns to divide (p. 38). Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as you divide the ...original movie, the movie added to divide the movie into scenes. dividing movies on the memory card. A slight difference may damage ...
... Touch at the point where you want to the Playlist will also be divided. Play and pause toggles as your camcorder Returns to divide (p. 38). Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as you divide the ...original movie, the movie added to divide the movie into scenes. dividing movies on the memory card. A slight difference may damage ...
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... selected. The recording dates of 99 movies to the Playlist. Also, do not eject the memory card while editing movies on the memory card. You cannot add photos to select the recording date of your camcorder while adding movies to the Playlist appear. Movies added to the Playlist. Touch to return to... can add a movie on the screen. Touch to return to the previous screen. Touch [YES] . Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder US 43
... selected. The recording dates of 99 movies to the Playlist. Also, do not eject the memory card while editing movies on the memory card. You cannot add photos to select the recording date of your camcorder while adding movies to the Playlist appear. Movies added to the Playlist. Touch to return to... can add a movie on the screen. Touch to return to the previous screen. Touch [YES] . Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder US 43
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MEMORY*2 MEMORY CARD*1*2 REPAIR IMG.DB F. MEMORY*2 MEMORY CARD*1*2 17 17 67 67 67 67 75, 77 75, 77 75, 77 HDD*1 INT. Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category SCENE SELECTION 58 FADER 58 ... ADD 43 ADD by date 43 ERASE 44 ERASE ALL 44 MOVE 44 (OTHERS) category USB CONNECT USB CONNECT*1 USB CONNECT*2 USB CONNECT DISC BURN BATTERY INFO 49 49 49 Operating Guide 66 (MANAGE MEDIA) category MEDIA SETTINGS MOVIE MEDIA SET*1*2 PHOTO MEDIA SET*1*2 MEDIA INFO MEDIA FORMAT HDD*1 INT.
MEMORY*2 MEMORY CARD*1*2 REPAIR IMG.DB F. MEMORY*2 MEMORY CARD*1*2 17 17 67 67 67 67 75, 77 75, 77 75, 77 HDD*1 INT. Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category SCENE SELECTION 58 FADER 58 ... ADD 43 ADD by date 43 ERASE 44 ERASE ALL 44 MOVE 44 (OTHERS) category USB CONNECT USB CONNECT*1 USB CONNECT*2 USB CONNECT DISC BURN BATTERY INFO 49 49 49 Operating Guide 66 (MANAGE MEDIA) category MEDIA SETTINGS MOVIE MEDIA SET*1*2 PHOTO MEDIA SET*1*2 MEDIA INFO MEDIA FORMAT HDD*1 INT.
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... [AUTO]. Tips If you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder WHITE BAL. (White balance) You can adjust the color balance to see in the VISUAL INDEX screen. flashes quickly. Out In BLACK FADER Fades in /out with the white... effect. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. ...
... [AUTO]. Tips If you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder WHITE BAL. (White balance) You can adjust the color balance to see in the VISUAL INDEX screen. flashes quickly. Out In BLACK FADER Fades in /out with the white... effect. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. ...
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OTHERS (Items for editing) See "Using menus" (p. 53) on the operation. DIVIDE See page 39. To close the battery information screen Touch . PLAYLIST EDIT See page 43. The default settings are marked with . EDIT (Items for other settings) See "Using menus" (p. 53) on the operation. USB CONNECT See page 49. PROTECT See page 38. US 66 DELETE See page 36. PHOTO CAPTURE See page 40. BATTERY INFO You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the battery. MOVIE DUB (DCR-SR68/SR88/ SX44/SX63) See page 41. PHOTO COPY (DCR-SR68/ SR88/SX44/SX63) See page 42.
OTHERS (Items for editing) See "Using menus" (p. 53) on the operation. DIVIDE See page 39. To close the battery information screen Touch . PLAYLIST EDIT See page 43. The default settings are marked with . EDIT (Items for other settings) See "Using menus" (p. 53) on the operation. USB CONNECT See page 49. PROTECT See page 38. US 66 DELETE See page 36. PHOTO CAPTURE See page 40. BATTERY INFO You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the battery. MOVIE DUB (DCR-SR68/SR88/ SX44/SX63) See page 41. PHOTO COPY (DCR-SR68/ SR88/SX44/SX63) See page 42.
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...brightness of playback sound by performing [MEDIA FORMAT] or [EMPTY] when you use the camcorder next time. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. Notes When you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, [BRIGHT] is ...; The actual performing time for the setting. When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is as follows; DCR-SX44: about 13 minutes DCR-SX63: about 60 minutes DCR-SR68: about 40 minutes DCR-SR88: about 60 minutes If you stop performing [EMPTY] while [Executing...]...
...brightness of playback sound by performing [MEDIA FORMAT] or [EMPTY] when you use the camcorder next time. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. Notes When you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, [BRIGHT] is ...; The actual performing time for the setting. When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is as follows; DCR-SX44: about 13 minutes DCR-SX63: about 60 minutes DCR-SR68: about 40 minutes DCR-SR88: about 60 minutes If you stop performing [EMPTY] while [Executing...]...
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... Batteries/power sources p. 72 LCD screen p. 72 Memory card p. 73 Recording p. 73 Playback p. 74 Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices p. 75 Editing movies/photos on . Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 11...on . Connect it after about 1 minute, and turn on your camcorder p. 75 Dubbing/Connecting to other media (backup) before sending your camcorder, depending on . However, your Sony dealer will be used simultaneously p. 76 Overall operations The power does ...
... Batteries/power sources p. 72 LCD screen p. 72 Memory card p. 73 Recording p. 73 Playback p. 74 Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices p. 75 Editing movies/photos on . Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 11...on . Connect it after about 1 minute, and turn on your camcorder p. 75 Dubbing/Connecting to other media (backup) before sending your camcorder, depending on . However, your Sony dealer will be used simultaneously p. 76 Overall operations The power does ...