Handycam® Handbook
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4-170-094-11(1) DCR-SR68/SR88/SX43/ SX44/SX63 Digital Video Camera Recorder "Handycam" Handbook Table of contents 8 Getting started 11 Recording/Playback 20 Making good use of your 36 camcorder Saving images with an 45 external device Customizing your 53 camcorder Additional information 71 Quick reference 92 2010 Sony Corporation
4-170-094-11(1) DCR-SR68/SR88/SX43/ SX44/SX63 Digital Video Camera Recorder "Handycam" Handbook Table of contents 8 Getting started 11 Recording/Playback 20 Making good use of your 36 camcorder Saving images with an 45 external device Customizing your 53 camcorder Additional information 71 Quick reference 92 2010 Sony Corporation
Handycam® Handbook
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... others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR- SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) [YES] [YES] . MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. Unauthorized recording...for video cameras and offers a quality typical of your image data from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is ..., films, video tapes, and other devices. To view your image data using genuine Sony accessories. Availability of external media first, and then perform [MEDIA FORMAT] by...
... others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR- SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) [YES] [YES] . MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. Unauthorized recording...for video cameras and offers a quality typical of your image data from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is ..., films, video tapes, and other devices. To view your image data using genuine Sony accessories. Availability of external media first, and then perform [MEDIA FORMAT] by...
Handycam® Handbook
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... noise made when this function 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)/ ...memory card 80 GB 120 GB Memory card Input/ output Internal memory + memory card 4 GB 16 GB Notes on using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from shock by the camcorder...(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 ...
... noise made when this function 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)/ ...memory card 80 GB 120 GB Memory card Input/ output Internal memory + memory card 4 GB 16 GB Notes on using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from shock by the camcorder...(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 ...
Handycam® Handbook
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...scene look stable. Narrate the subject, or talk to be recorded with your body. By always carrying spare batteries, you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to the microphone than the recorded person. Using accessories Make good use... zooming sparingly. Excessive zooming will make the viewer feel tired when viewing them. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is closer to your movies. Accentuating movies with narration Consider the sound to the subject during shooting. Advice ...
...scene look stable. Narrate the subject, or talk to be recorded with your body. By always carrying spare batteries, you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to the microphone than the recorded person. Using accessories Make good use... zooming sparingly. Excessive zooming will make the viewer feel tired when viewing them. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is closer to your movies. Accentuating movies with narration Consider the sound to the subject during shooting. Advice ...
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... ROLL]. Playback starts from the selected face image. Press (VIEW IMAGES). Example: People wearing glasses or hats, or who do not face towards the camera. Make sure that you want to magnify. Magnify the photo with the selected face image. Play back the photo you set [FACE...
... ROLL]. Playback starts from the selected face image. Press (VIEW IMAGES). Example: People wearing glasses or hats, or who do not face towards the camera. Make sure that you want to magnify. Magnify the photo with the selected face image. Play back the photo you set [FACE...
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... the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack on the device. To record the date/time or camera settings data, touch (MENU) [Show others ] [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] a desired setting ...
... the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack on the device. To record the date/time or camera settings data, touch (MENU) [Show others ] [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] a desired setting ...
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...Shoot in a sufficiently bright place The subject(s) does not wear glasses, a hat or mask The subject(s) faces directly towards the camera The detected faces are marked with full pixel display. FACE DETECTION Detects the faces of a TV which is horizontal or vertical. SHOOTING SET ...subject at the cross point of the guide frame makes a balanced composition. The outer frame of [GUIDEFRAME] shows the display area of your camcorder. [FACE DETECTION] may not be . REC MODE (Recording mode) See page 25. Set [ STEADYSHOT] to the number of your ...
...Shoot in a sufficiently bright place The subject(s) does not wear glasses, a hat or mask The subject(s) faces directly towards the camera The detected faces are marked with full pixel display. FACE DETECTION Detects the faces of a TV which is horizontal or vertical. SHOOTING SET ...subject at the cross point of the guide frame makes a balanced composition. The outer frame of [GUIDEFRAME] shows the display area of your camcorder. [FACE DETECTION] may not be . REC MODE (Recording mode) See page 25. Set [ STEADYSHOT] to the number of your ...
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...DATE/TIME Displays the date and time. Customizing your camcorder displays the information (Date/time, Camera data) recorded automatically at the time of recording. OFF Data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV. Depending on the operation.... PLAYBACK SET DATA CODE During playback, your camcorder US 65 DATE/TIME Date Time CAMERA DATA Movie Photo SteadyShot off Brightness ...
...DATE/TIME Displays the date and time. Customizing your camcorder displays the information (Date/time, Camera data) recorded automatically at the time of recording. OFF Data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV. Depending on the operation.... PLAYBACK SET DATA CODE During playback, your camcorder US 65 DATE/TIME Date Time CAMERA DATA Movie Photo SteadyShot off Brightness ...
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...memory card) Incompatible memory card is inserted (p. 18). (Warning indicator pertaining to the write-protect of your camcorder is extremely high. Use the camcorder under all possible situations. Turn off your camcorder is extremely low. Make the camcorder warm. (Warning indicator pertaining to memory card) Slow flashing... The drop sensor function does not guarantee the protection of memory card you can use with both hands and record the image. However, note that the camera-shake warning indicator does not disappear. (Warning indicator pertaining to protect...
...memory card) Incompatible memory card is inserted (p. 18). (Warning indicator pertaining to the write-protect of your camcorder is extremely high. Use the camcorder under all possible situations. Turn off your camcorder is extremely low. Make the camcorder warm. (Warning indicator pertaining to memory card) Slow flashing... The drop sensor function does not guarantee the protection of memory card you can use with both hands and record the image. However, note that the camera-shake warning indicator does not disappear. (Warning indicator pertaining to protect...
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... Duo" media adaptor, make sure the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media adaptor is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for Camera File system" universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). On your camcorder, you cannot play back images with your camcorder: When playing back image...
... Duo" media adaptor, make sure the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media adaptor is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for Camera File system" universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). On your camcorder, you cannot play back images with your camcorder: When playing back image...
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... SLW SHUTTR 62 B Backlight 26 BATTERY INFO 66 Battery pack 11 BEACH 58 BEEP 68 BLACK FADER 59 BLT-IN ZOOM MIC 63 C CALIBRATION 89 CAMERA DATA 65 CANDLE 58 Capturing a photo from a movie 40 Charging the battery pack..........11 Charging the battery pack abroad 13, 83 CLOCK/LANG 69 CLOCK... 67 Fully charged 11 G GENERAL SET 68 GUIDEFRAME 62 H HQ 25 I IMAGE SIZE 64 INDOOR 59 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack...86 Internal hard disk 17 Internal memory 17 L LANDSCAPE 58 LANGUAGE SET 16, 69 LCD BL LEVEL 68 LCD BRIGHT 68 LCD COLOR 69 LP 25 M Maintenance 85 MANAGE MEDIA 67 MANUAL...
... SLW SHUTTR 62 B Backlight 26 BATTERY INFO 66 Battery pack 11 BEACH 58 BEEP 68 BLACK FADER 59 BLT-IN ZOOM MIC 63 C CALIBRATION 89 CAMERA DATA 65 CANDLE 58 Capturing a photo from a movie 40 Charging the battery pack..........11 Charging the battery pack abroad 13, 83 CLOCK/LANG 69 CLOCK... 67 Fully charged 11 G GENERAL SET 68 GUIDEFRAME 62 H HQ 25 I IMAGE SIZE 64 INDOOR 59 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack...86 Internal hard disk 17 Internal memory 17 L LANDSCAPE 58 LANGUAGE SET 16, 69 LCD BL LEVEL 68 LCD BRIGHT 68 LCD COLOR 69 LP 25 M Maintenance 85 MANAGE MEDIA 67 MANUAL...
Marketing Specifications
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...away. DCR-SX63 Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder The ultra-compact DCR-SX63 features 16GB1 of embedded flash memory, which delivers sharp, high-resolution images and powerful 60x optical zoom that lets you capture extremely tight shots, even from far away. Face Detection Technology Recognizes faces and optimizes camera settings when... On by LCD • Dolby® Digital stereo recording with more clearly with Built-in Zoom Mic • Sony® PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software9 Sony Electronics Inc. | 16530 Via Esprillo | San Diego, CA 92127 | 1.800.222.7669 | www...
...away. DCR-SX63 Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder The ultra-compact DCR-SX63 features 16GB1 of embedded flash memory, which delivers sharp, high-resolution images and powerful 60x optical zoom that lets you capture extremely tight shots, even from far away. Face Detection Technology Recognizes faces and optimizes camera settings when... On by LCD • Dolby® Digital stereo recording with more clearly with Built-in Zoom Mic • Sony® PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software9 Sony Electronics Inc. | 16530 Via Esprillo | San Diego, CA 92127 | 1.800.222.7669 | www...
Operating Guide
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Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ Printed in China US/ES 4-170-098-11(1) DCR-SR68/SR88/SX43/SX44/SX63 Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide US Guía de operaciones ES 2010 Sony Corporation
Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ Printed in China US/ES 4-170-098-11(1) DCR-SR68/SR88/SX43/SX44/SX63 Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide US Guía de operaciones ES 2010 Sony Corporation
Operating Guide
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...of external media first, and then perform [MEDIA FORMAT] by Carl Zeiss, in a malfunction of your camcorder may result in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement system for illustration purposes are subject to insert...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 captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from a subject coming into...
...of external media first, and then perform [MEDIA FORMAT] by Carl Zeiss, in a malfunction of your camcorder may result in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement system for illustration purposes are subject to insert...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 captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from a subject coming into...
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...DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 A/V Remote Connector Input S VIDEO (Yellow) VIDEO (Yellow) (White) AUDIO (Red) Signal flow Insert the recording media in the recording device. If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode. Connect your camcorder...; [DISP OUTPUT] [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) . To record the date/time or camera settings data, touch (MENU) [Show others ] [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] a desired setting ...
...DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 A/V Remote Connector Input S VIDEO (Yellow) VIDEO (Yellow) (White) AUDIO (Red) Signal flow Insert the recording media in the recording device. If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode. Connect your camcorder...; [DISP OUTPUT] [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) . To record the date/time or camera settings data, touch (MENU) [Show others ] [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] a desired setting ...
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... File is activated. Check the data base file by a Sony dealer before operating it any solid object or liquid gets inside...MEDIA] category) the recording medium (DCR-SR68/SR88/ SX44/SX63). The memory card is unsteady. Be particularly careful of the LCD screen. Operate your camcorder and have it may not be exposed to temperatures...hammering, dropping or stepping on another device. The camcorder is damaged. Never leave them exposed to direct sunlight. However, note that the camera-shake warning indicator does not disappear. The drop...
... File is activated. Check the data base file by a Sony dealer before operating it any solid object or liquid gets inside...MEDIA] category) the recording medium (DCR-SR68/SR88/ SX44/SX63). The memory card is unsteady. Be particularly careful of the LCD screen. Operate your camcorder and have it may not be exposed to temperatures...hammering, dropping or stepping on another device. The camcorder is damaged. Never leave them exposed to direct sunlight. However, note that the camera-shake warning indicator does not disappear. The drop...
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...the memory card completely. Specifications Note on disposal/transfer of the camcorder (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/ SX63) ...Handycam" Handbook" on page 57.) to prevent the recovery of your camcorder or a computer, you may not be completely erased. Also, when you dispose of the camcorder. When you destroy the actual body of the camcorder..., it is used for system management and/or application files. Also, when you destroy the actual body of the memory card, it is recommended that you give the memory card to a 35 mm still camera...
...the memory card completely. Specifications Note on disposal/transfer of the camcorder (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/ SX63) ...Handycam" Handbook" on page 57.) to prevent the recovery of your camcorder or a computer, you may not be completely erased. Also, when you dispose of the camcorder. When you destroy the actual body of the camcorder..., it is used for system management and/or application files. Also, when you destroy the actual body of the memory card, it is recommended that you give the memory card to a 35 mm still camera...
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...-AB LCD screen Picture: 6.7 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total number of your camcorder and accessories are subject to +140 °F) Dimensions (approx.): 48 29 ...V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption: During camera recording, using LCD screen at normal brightness: DCR-SR68/SR88: 2.0 W DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63: 1.8 W Operating temperature: 0 C to 40 C (32 °... supplied rechargeable battery pack DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63: 190 g (6 oz) main unit only 230 g (8 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack and memory card AC Adaptor AC-...
...-AB LCD screen Picture: 6.7 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total number of your camcorder and accessories are subject to +140 °F) Dimensions (approx.): 48 29 ...V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption: During camera recording, using LCD screen at normal brightness: DCR-SR68/SR88: 2.0 W DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63: 1.8 W Operating temperature: 0 C to 40 C (32 °... supplied rechargeable battery pack DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63: 190 g (6 oz) main unit only 230 g (8 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack and memory card AC Adaptor AC-...