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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...internal hard disk (DCRSR68/SR88), the internal memory (DCR-SX44/ SX63) of your camcorder in very loud areas. And, the illustrations of your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from... Design and specifications of your camcorder and memory card are subject to shock or vibration when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15) or the access lamp (p. 19) are lit or flashing When using the camcorder at high altitudes (DCR-SR68/SR88) Do not turn...
...internal hard disk (DCRSR68/SR88), the internal memory (DCR-SX44/ SX63) of your camcorder in very loud areas. And, the illustrations of your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from... Design and specifications of your camcorder and memory card are subject to shock or vibration when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15) or the access lamp (p. 19) are lit or flashing When using the camcorder at high altitudes (DCR-SR68/SR88) Do not turn...
Handycam® Handbook
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... zoom lever may also be recorded. You cannot change , depending on the LCD screen. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is set [ DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 63) if you want to record longer movies, select the LP mode. Touch . Notes Movies are...
... zoom lever may also be recorded. You cannot change , depending on the LCD screen. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is set [ DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 63) if you want to record longer movies, select the LP mode. Touch . Notes Movies are...
Handycam® Handbook
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... sound following zooming in or out. MICREF LEVEL (Microphone reference level) You can record a movie with your camcorder US 63 The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. AUDIO REC SET BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (Built-in zoom microphone) You can select the microphone ...level for recording conversations.) OTHER REC SET DIGITAL ZOOM You can select the horizontal to vertical ratio according to the TV connected. Note that , up to 2000× zoom is not suitable for...
... sound following zooming in or out. MICREF LEVEL (Microphone reference level) You can record a movie with your camcorder US 63 The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. AUDIO REC SET BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (Built-in zoom microphone) You can select the microphone ...level for recording conversations.) OTHER REC SET DIGITAL ZOOM You can select the horizontal to vertical ratio according to the TV connected. Note that , up to 2000× zoom is not suitable for...
Handycam® Handbook
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...The file name flashes in the photo recording mode. is not a malfunction. [LCD BL LEVEL] cannot be played back. Magnification changes when the recording mode is switched. You cannot use digital zoom when your camcorder and leave it to play back (p. 17) (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/ SX63). ...Images recorded on other devices, edited on the VISUAL INDEX screen. This may stop. Leave the camcorder there for a while in a cool place...
...The file name flashes in the photo recording mode. is not a malfunction. [LCD BL LEVEL] cannot be played back. Magnification changes when the recording mode is switched. You cannot use digital zoom when your camcorder and leave it to play back (p. 17) (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/ SX63). ...Images recorded on other devices, edited on the VISUAL INDEX screen. This may stop. Leave the camcorder there for a while in a cool place...
Handycam® Handbook
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... or installation procedure required to fix a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:06: The battery pack temperature is... screen, check the following settings [SPOT MTR/FCS], [SPOT METER], [MANUAL] in [EXPOSURE], [FIREWORKS] [ DIGITAL ZOOM], [SPOT MTR/FCS], [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE], [TWILIGHT], [CANDLE], [SUNRISE&SUNSET], [FIREWORKS], [LANDSCAPE...indicators appear on the internal hard disk of the camcorder) Fast flashing The internal hard disk of the camcorder is not recognized by the computer. ...
... or installation procedure required to fix a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:06: The battery pack temperature is... screen, check the following settings [SPOT MTR/FCS], [SPOT METER], [MANUAL] in [EXPOSURE], [FIREWORKS] [ DIGITAL ZOOM], [SPOT MTR/FCS], [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE], [TWILIGHT], [CANDLE], [SUNRISE&SUNSET], [FIREWORKS], [LANDSCAPE...indicators appear on the internal hard disk of the camcorder) Fast flashing The internal hard disk of the camcorder is not recognized by the computer. ...
Marketing Specifications
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...camcorder can also access videos stored on the external hard drive for playback on your video footage according to the faces detected in Zoom Mic • Sony® PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software9 Sony Electronics Inc. | 16530 Via Esprillo | San Diego, CA 92127 | 1.800.222.7669 | www.sony.com Zoom (60x Optical, 2000x Digital... faces and optimizes camera settings when shooting videos and still images. DCR-SX63 Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder The ultra-compact DCR-SX63 features 16GB1 of embedded flash memory, which can record up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles...
...camcorder can also access videos stored on the external hard drive for playback on your video footage according to the faces detected in Zoom Mic • Sony® PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software9 Sony Electronics Inc. | 16530 Via Esprillo | San Diego, CA 92127 | 1.800.222.7669 | www.sony.com Zoom (60x Optical, 2000x Digital... faces and optimizes camera settings when shooting videos and still images. DCR-SX63 Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder The ultra-compact DCR-SX63 features 16GB1 of embedded flash memory, which can record up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles...
Marketing Specifications
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...Video / Audio Included (via USB-hub not supported. Sony, the Sony logo, Handycam, the Handycam logo, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG, Memory Stick Duo, Image3 logo, Clear Photo, i.LINK,...Laboratories, Inc. Candle Mode: 1/4 -1/500 Minimum Illumination Optical Zoom Digital Zoom DISPLAY Display View Finder HARDWARE Flash Memory Card Slot Manual / Auto Lens Cover S/S & Zoom Button ...-ray Disc is prohibited. HDMI is approximately 15.5GB. 3. DCR-SX63 Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder Specifications IMAGER Imaging Device Processor Imager Pixel Gross Size VIDEO...
...Video / Audio Included (via USB-hub not supported. Sony, the Sony logo, Handycam, the Handycam logo, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG, Memory Stick Duo, Image3 logo, Clear Photo, i.LINK,...Laboratories, Inc. Candle Mode: 1/4 -1/500 Minimum Illumination Optical Zoom Digital Zoom DISPLAY Display View Finder HARDWARE Flash Memory Card Slot Manual / Auto Lens Cover S/S & Zoom Button ...-ray Disc is prohibited. HDMI is approximately 15.5GB. 3. DCR-SX63 Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder Specifications IMAGER Imaging Device Processor Imager Pixel Gross Size VIDEO...
Operating Guide
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Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may cause undesired operation. Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is still supplied to it while connected to the following cautions. Do not disassemble.... toll free 1-800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking LithiumIon batteries. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the specified type only. Replace the battery with Canadian ICES-003. Observe the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause...
Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may cause undesired operation. Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is still supplied to it while connected to the following cautions. Do not disassemble.... toll free 1-800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking LithiumIon batteries. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the specified type only. Replace the battery with Canadian ICES-003. Observe the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause...
Operating Guide
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... not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. LCD screen Battery pack The camcorder is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following parts, and also do ...57857; Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 21 for the memory card you can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and...
... not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. LCD screen Battery pack The camcorder is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following parts, and also do ...57857; Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 21 for the memory card you can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and...
Operating Guide
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...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 exaggerated or simplified ...optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Availability of a Carl Zeiss lens. Confirm the model name of your camcorder The model name is shown in...lens Your camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to format the recording media of the camcorder using a digital still camera, and ...
...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 exaggerated or simplified ...optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Availability of a Carl Zeiss lens. Confirm the model name of your camcorder The model name is shown in...lens Your camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to format the recording media of the camcorder using a digital still camera, and ...
Operating Guide
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...plays the face scenes. GUIDEFRAME Displays the frame to the brightness of the recording environment. Sets the maximum zoom level of the digital zoom that exceeds the zoom level of movies and photos. WIDE SELECT Sets the horizontal to record movies. PLAYBACK SET DATA CODE... when recording movies. (PHOTO SETTINGS) category SELF-TIMER Sets the self-timer when your camcorder is recommended. AUDIO REC SET BLT-IN ZOOM MIC.......... FOCUS Focuses manually. OTHER REC SET DIGITAL ZOOM.......... SPOT MTR/FCS Adjusts the brightness and focus for desired images by a certain ...
...plays the face scenes. GUIDEFRAME Displays the frame to the brightness of the recording environment. Sets the maximum zoom level of the digital zoom that exceeds the zoom level of movies and photos. WIDE SELECT Sets the horizontal to record movies. PLAYBACK SET DATA CODE... when recording movies. (PHOTO SETTINGS) category SELF-TIMER Sets the self-timer when your camcorder is recommended. AUDIO REC SET BLT-IN ZOOM MIC.......... FOCUS Focuses manually. OTHER REC SET DIGITAL ZOOM.......... SPOT MTR/FCS Adjusts the brightness and focus for desired images by a certain ...
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.../transfer of the camcorder (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/ SX63) Even if you may not be completely erased. The capacity that you perform [EMPTY] (See "Getting detailed information from the "Handycam" Handbook" on page 57.) to prevent the recovery of your camcorder or a computer,...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 hard disk DCR-SR68: 80 GB DCR-SR88: 120 GB Internal memory DCR-SX44: 4 GB DCR-SX63: 16 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media SD memory card, SDHC memory...
.../transfer of the camcorder (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/ SX63) Even if you may not be completely erased. The capacity that you perform [EMPTY] (See "Getting detailed information from the "Handycam" Handbook" on page 57.) to prevent the recovery of your camcorder or a computer,...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 hard disk DCR-SR68: 80 GB DCR-SR88: 120 GB Internal memory DCR-SX44: 4 GB DCR-SX63: 16 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media SD memory card, SDHC memory...