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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
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...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 is manufactured using your camcorder if necessary (p. 16). Doing so might cause your...color) that appear constantly on -screen displays in low light conditions, such as at the sun. All data recorded on the memory card will be deleted when it is not available US Black points White, red, blue or green points ...
...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 is manufactured using your camcorder if necessary (p. 16). Doing so might cause your...color) that appear constantly on -screen displays in low light conditions, such as at the sun. All data recorded on the memory card will be deleted when it is not available US Black points White, red, blue or green points ...
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... MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR- If you need an NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other devices may be sure to insert the connector plug in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. If you cannot... result in such situations. In this camcorder. SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) [YES] [YES] . When the camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to format the recording media of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. Availability of such...
... MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR- If you need an NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other devices may be sure to insert the connector plug in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. If you cannot... result in such situations. In this camcorder. SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) [YES] [YES] . When the camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to format the recording media of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. Availability of such...
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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 lit or flashing When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do not crash the camcorder against an object. Do...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 ...
...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 lit or flashing When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do not crash the camcorder against an object. Do...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 ...
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... Getting started (p. 11) Prepare the power source and memory card. Recording movies and photos (p. 20) Recording movies p. 22 Changing the recording mode (p. 25) Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO, p. 67) Shooting photos p. 23 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 27 Playing images on a TV p. 33...
... Getting started (p. 11) Prepare the power source and memory card. Recording movies and photos (p. 20) Recording movies p. 22 Changing the recording mode (p. 25) Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO, p. 67) Shooting photos p. 23 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 27 Playing images on a TV p. 33...
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... when viewing them. Evoking a feeling of voices, since the recording person is essential that may make movies that you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to your body. Accentuating movies with your movies. Narrate the subject,... slowly. Zooming smoothly Zoom in dim light, such as you can make the scene look stable. And, use of camcorder accessories. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. For example, using a tripod, you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. Advice for successful recording ...
... when viewing them. Evoking a feeling of voices, since the recording person is essential that may make movies that you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to your body. Accentuating movies with your movies. Narrate the subject,... slowly. Zooming smoothly Zoom in dim light, such as you can make the scene look stable. And, use of camcorder accessories. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. For example, using a tripod, you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. Advice for successful recording ...
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... 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 Recording/Playback Recording 20 Recording movies 22... Shooting photos 23 Useful functions for recording movies and photos 25 Zooming 25 Selecting the recording mode 25 Using the VIDEO LIGHT 26 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 26 Recording in mirror mode 26 Playback on the camcorder...
... 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 Recording/Playback Recording 20 Recording movies 22... Shooting photos 23 Useful functions for recording movies and photos 25 Zooming 25 Selecting the recording mode 25 Using the VIDEO LIGHT 26 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 26 Recording in mirror mode 26 Playback on the camcorder...
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... Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 36 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 38 Dividing a movie 39 Capturing a photo from a movie 40 Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63 41 Dubbing movies 41 Copying ... 47 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express 49 Creating a disc with a recorder, etc 50 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 53 Operating menus 53 Using MY MENU 54 Using the OPTION MENU 55 Menu lists 56 MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene...
... Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 36 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 38 Dividing a movie 39 Capturing a photo from a movie 40 Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63 41 Dubbing movies 41 Copying ... 47 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express 49 Creating a disc with a recorder, etc 50 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 53 Operating menus 53 Using MY MENU 54 Using the OPTION MENU 55 Menu lists 56 MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene...
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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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... 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. When your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the mark on the DC plug with ... 390 Times measured with the remaining battery indicator at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to your camcorder is recommended. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. You can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the...
... 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. When your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the mark on the DC plug with ... 390 Times measured with the remaining battery indicator at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to your camcorder is recommended. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. You can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the...
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... as a power source Make the same connections as "Step 1: Charging the battery pack." DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 To use an electronic voltage transformer. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery ...; The temperature of the battery pack is not discharged. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a cool place. In the default setting, the power ...lamps (p. 15), the access lamp (p. 19) are turned off. The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The ...
... as a power source Make the same connections as "Step 1: Charging the battery pack." DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 To use an electronic voltage transformer. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery ...; The temperature of the battery pack is not discharged. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a cool place. In the default setting, the power ...lamps (p. 15), the access lamp (p. 19) are turned off. The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The ...
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This may cause a malfunction. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any metallic objects. 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
This may cause a malfunction. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any metallic objects. 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
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...] category) [CLOCK SET]. Touch the button on , and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. US 15 Your camcorder turns on. To turn on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date...
...] category) [CLOCK SET]. Touch the button on , and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. US 15 Your camcorder turns on. To turn on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date...
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...; [PLAYBACK SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language . The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is set to show messages in a specified language. US 16 Notes The date and time do not... . You can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on -screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 70) is turned Tips You can change the on the...
...; [PLAYBACK SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language . The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is set to show messages in a specified language. US 16 Notes The date and time do not... . You can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on -screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 70) is turned Tips You can change the on the...
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DCR-SX43: DCR-SX44/SX63: DCR-SR68/SR88: Memory card * Internal memory * Internal hard disk Memory card Memory card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on the selected medium. Tips See page 81 for the recordable time of movies. See page 81 for the number of your camcorder...] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. Getting started Selecting the recording media for movies (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category...
DCR-SX43: DCR-SX44/SX63: DCR-SR68/SR88: Memory card * Internal memory * Internal hard disk Memory card Memory card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on the selected medium. Tips See page 81 for the recordable time of movies. See page 81 for the number of your camcorder...] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. Getting started Selecting the recording media for movies (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category...
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... with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be used only with your camcorder Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards can be used . US 18 Types of memory card that you use "Memory Stick PRO ... the recording media icon is changed. A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this manual, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are referred to as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Memory cards of the screen. Touch [YES] . Recording media icon ...
... with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be used only with your camcorder Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards can be used . US 18 Types of memory card that you use "Memory Stick PRO ... the recording media icon is changed. A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this manual, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are referred to as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Memory cards of the screen. Touch [YES] . Recording media icon ...
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DCR-SR68/SR88 MODE button DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When shooting a photo MODE button (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When shooting a photo US 21 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Recording/Playback 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE. Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp. Your camcorder turns on. To turn on your camcorder.
DCR-SR68/SR88 MODE button DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When shooting a photo MODE button (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When shooting a photo US 21 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Recording/Playback 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE. Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp. Your camcorder turns on. To turn on your camcorder.
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...screen. US 22 Rec & zoom buttons on LCD about 3sec after Notes If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next ... the LCD. To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the screen except the rec & zoom buttons on your camcorder during this time. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can stop recording ...
...screen. US 22 Rec & zoom buttons on LCD about 3sec after Notes If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next ... the LCD. To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the screen except the rec & zoom buttons on your camcorder during this time. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can stop recording ...
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... is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished. DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on a TV which is lit or flashing The media icon in the default setting. To .../Playback The following recording media. During this may cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right and left edges of your camcorder can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording. However, you can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). To...
... is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished. DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on a TV which is lit or flashing The media icon in the default setting. To .../Playback The following recording media. During this may cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right and left edges of your camcorder can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording. However, you can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). To...
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... sound of the power 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 about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 150 cm (about 59 1/8 in the LP...
... sound of the power 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 about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 150 cm (about 59 1/8 in the LP...