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... you use a memory card with your camcorder for the first time, formatting the memory card with this first Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software...
... you use a memory card with your camcorder for the first time, formatting the memory card with this first Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software...
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... camcorder. If you cannot record/play correctly on a disc such as a DVD-R using a computer. Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of the camcorder or battery... Your camcorder is equipped with a cable, be sure to insert the connector plug in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. If you do so, your camcorder may... the desired medium (DCR- Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. ...
... camcorder. If you cannot record/play correctly on a disc such as a DVD-R using a computer. Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of the camcorder or battery... Your camcorder is equipped with a cable, be sure to insert the connector plug in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. If you do so, your camcorder may... the desired medium (DCR- Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. ...
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...may be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. Eject the memory card when the access lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or subject the camcorder to shock or vibration when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15.... 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. The main differences in specification of this manual when there is activated by...
...may be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. Eject the memory card when the access lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or subject the camcorder to shock or vibration when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15.... 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. The main differences in specification of this manual when there is activated by...
Handycam® Handbook
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... than the recorded person. Excessive zooming will make movies that you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. US Stay still at the end of camcorder accessories. Narrate the subject, or talk to be recorded with your movies. Advice for successful recording...Accentuating movies with narration Consider the sound to the subject during shooting. For example, using a tripod, you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of spaciousness Use the panning technique. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is closer...
... than the recorded person. Excessive zooming will make movies that you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. US Stay still at the end of camcorder accessories. Narrate the subject, or talk to be recorded with your movies. Advice for successful recording...Accentuating movies with narration Consider the sound to the subject during shooting. For example, using a tripod, you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of spaciousness Use the panning technique. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is closer...
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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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... the mark on the DC plug with the remaining battery indicator at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack... of your camcorder. Tips See page 80 on recording and playing time. ...
... the mark on the DC plug with the remaining battery indicator at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack... of your camcorder. Tips See page 80 on recording and playing time. ...
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... flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is damaged. The temperature of the battery pack is low. Getting started To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 ...To use an electronic voltage transformer. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it...
... flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is damaged. The temperature of the battery pack is low. Getting started To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 ...To use an electronic voltage transformer. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it...
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This may cause a malfunction. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any metallic objects. US 14 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.
This may cause a malfunction. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any metallic objects. US 14 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.
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... . DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on a TV which is set [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON] (p. 62), and record images using the outer frame displayed on the recording media. During this case, set to the camcorder Data code...battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 19) is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished. US 23 However, you can capture photos from recorded movies (p. 40). See page 80 on the following states will be indicated if data is lit or flashing...
... . DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on a TV which is set [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON] (p. 62), and record images using the outer frame displayed on the recording media. During this case, set to the camcorder Data code...battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 19) is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished. US 23 However, you can capture photos from recorded movies (p. 40). See page 80 on the following states will be indicated if data is lit or flashing...
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...exposure for backlit subjects To adjust the exposure for each recording media separately (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). Press LIGHT repeatedly to select . To cancel the back light function,... you press LIGHT, the indicator changes as follows. Tips You can use the battery pack is recommended that you use the VIDEO LIGHT at close range. The length of the...record movies with the VIDEO LIGHT set to display . Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (). Tips A...
...exposure for backlit subjects To adjust the exposure for each recording media separately (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). Press LIGHT repeatedly to select . To cancel the back light function,... you press LIGHT, the indicator changes as follows. Tips You can use the battery pack is recommended that you use the VIDEO LIGHT at close range. The length of the...record movies with the VIDEO LIGHT set to display . Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (). Tips A...
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... before you to confirm the image. Making good use of your camcorder while deleting the images. To delete all images recorded in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder Deleting movies and photos You can free media space by deleting movies ...or photos to the previous screen. 4 Touch [YES] . It may damage the recording media. Do not eject memory card while deleting images from OPTION MENU. To delete all the movies/photos recorded on the same day at one time, touch [ DELETE] &#...
... before you to confirm the image. Making good use of your camcorder while deleting the images. To delete all images recorded in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder Deleting movies and photos You can free media space by deleting movies ...or photos to the previous screen. 4 Touch [YES] . It may damage the recording media. Do not eject memory card while deleting images from OPTION MENU. To delete all the movies/photos recorded on the same day at one time, touch [ DELETE] &#...
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... 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 want to be divided. Only simple editing is available on the memory card. A slight difference may damage the ... you divide the original movie, the movie added to the beginning of your camcorder while dividing the movie. It may occur from your camcorder Returns to the Playlist will also be divided. dividing movies on the camcorder. The selected movie starts playback. 3 Touch at the point where you press...
... 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 want to be divided. Only simple editing is available on the memory card. A slight difference may damage the ... you divide the original movie, the movie added to the beginning of your camcorder while dividing the movie. It may occur from your camcorder Returns to the Playlist will also be divided. dividing movies on the camcorder. The selected movie starts playback. 3 Touch at the point where you press...
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...a movie on the same day at one time In step 2, touch [ ADD by touching (OPTION). Also, do not eject the memory card while editing movies on the screen. The recording dates of 99 movies to confirm the image. The original movies are displayed on the... Touch the movie to be added to the previous screen. Touch [YES] . Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder US 43 Playing the Playlist Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [PLAYLIST EDIT] (under [PLAYBACK] category).
...a movie on the same day at one time In step 2, touch [ ADD by touching (OPTION). Also, do not eject the memory card while editing movies on the screen. The recording dates of 99 movies to confirm the image. The original movies are displayed on the... Touch the movie to be added to the previous screen. Touch [YES] . Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder US 43 Playing the Playlist Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [PLAYLIST EDIT] (under [PLAYBACK] category).
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...lighting conditions as you press START/STOP, the setting is adjusted automatically. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. Notes Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or adjust the color in the VISUAL INDEX screen. Out ... Customizing your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment. When the white balance has been set to [AUTO]. Tips If you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside...
...lighting conditions as you press START/STOP, the setting is adjusted automatically. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. Notes Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or adjust the color in the VISUAL INDEX screen. Out ... Customizing your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment. When the white balance has been set to [AUTO]. Tips If you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside...
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... 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 recording, or operate the touch ... . REPAIR IMG.DB F. See page 75, 77. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. Notes When you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for deleting data is slightly reduced during recording....
... 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 recording, or operate the touch ... . REPAIR IMG.DB F. See page 75, 77. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. Notes When you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for deleting data is slightly reduced during recording....
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...operations p. 71 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 your camcorder p. 75 Dubbing.... Leave your camcorder with the power of your camcorder on the internal recording media in a cool place. The temperature of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder may check a minimum amount of your camcorder is turned on...
...operations p. 71 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 your camcorder p. 75 Dubbing.... Leave your camcorder with the power of your camcorder on the internal recording media in a cool place. The temperature of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder may check a minimum amount of your camcorder is turned on...
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... be able to charge it (p. 86). Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 11). If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p. 87). US 72 The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. Close the LCD screen (p....58320; Charge the battery pack (p. 11). The buttons do not operate your Sony dealer. Batteries/power sources The power abruptly turns off (A.SHUT OFF). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your camcorder, the camcorder is not a ...
... be able to charge it (p. 86). Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 11). If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p. 87). US 72 The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. Close the LCD screen (p....58320; Charge the battery pack (p. 11). The buttons do not operate your Sony dealer. Batteries/power sources The power abruptly turns off (A.SHUT OFF). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your camcorder, the camcorder is not a ...
Operating Guide
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...; Compensation for effective use a memory card with your camcorder for the first time, formatting the memory card with your camcorder (p. 55) is recommended for long periods of recordings cannot be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in such situations. Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the...
...; Compensation for effective use a memory card with your camcorder for the first time, formatting the memory card with your camcorder (p. 55) is recommended for long periods of recordings cannot be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in such situations. Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the...
Operating Guide
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... cable from to fix a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Change the battery pack or place it in a cool place. The temperature of your camcorder is not recognized by the computer. Disconnect devices from the ...a while in a cool place. Make the camcorder warm. No memory card is inserted (p. 21). When the indicator flashes, there is extremely high/low. Turn off your camcorder again. Change the battery pack or place it and operate your camcorder and leave it for recording images. C:06:...
... cable from to fix a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Change the battery pack or place it in a cool place. The temperature of your camcorder is not recognized by the computer. Disconnect devices from the ...a while in a cool place. Make the camcorder warm. No memory card is inserted (p. 21). When the indicator flashes, there is extremely high/low. Turn off your camcorder again. Change the battery pack or place it and operate your camcorder and leave it for recording images. C:06:...
