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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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...the lens to your camcorder" (p. 87). Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. Take images of the pixels are used for effective use a memory card with your camcorder for the first time, formatting the memory card with this first...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 to make sure that is grayed out ...
...the lens to your camcorder" (p. 87). Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. Take images of the pixels are used for effective use a memory card with your camcorder for the first time, formatting the memory card with this first...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 to make sure that is grayed out ...
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...cannot be sure to insert the connector plug in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Save all your camcorder to another device with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was ... category) the desired medium (DCR- It is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to format the recording media of the camcorder using a VCR or a DVD/HDD ...camcorder. Unauthorized recording of such materials may result in such situations. SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) [YES] [YES] . In this camcorder. Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder...
...cannot be sure to insert the connector plug in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Save all your camcorder to another device with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was ... category) the desired medium (DCR- It is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to format the recording media of the camcorder using a VCR or a DVD/HDD ...camcorder. Unauthorized recording of such materials may result in such situations. SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) [YES] [YES] . In this camcorder. Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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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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... power shortages. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is closer to make movies that you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of spaciousness Use the panning technique. For example, using a tripod, you can make the viewer feel tired when ...viewing them. US Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. Zooming smoothly Zoom in and out slowly and smoothly. Evoking a feeling of fireworks, or night views. Advice for successful recording To...
... power shortages. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is closer to make movies that you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of spaciousness Use the panning technique. For example, using a tripod, you can make the viewer feel tired when ...viewing them. US Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. Zooming smoothly Zoom in and out slowly and smoothly. Evoking a feeling of fireworks, or night views. Advice for successful recording To...
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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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..., 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 ...) NP-FV50 NP-FV70 NP-FV100 Charging time 115 155 195 390 Times measured with the camcorder at the upper left on the DC IN jack. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging...fully charged. 4 When the battery is recommended. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction...
..., 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 ...) NP-FV50 NP-FV70 NP-FV100 Charging time 115 155 195 390 Times measured with the camcorder at the upper left on the DC IN jack. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging...fully charged. 4 When the battery is recommended. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction...
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...charge the battery pack 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 pack is damaged. The ... put it in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder without any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 70). DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 To use an electronic voltage transformer. Getting started To remove the battery pack Close...
...charge the battery pack 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 pack is damaged. The ... put it in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder without any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 70). DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 To use an electronic voltage transformer. Getting started To remove the battery pack Close...
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This may cause a malfunction. US 14 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. 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 metallic objects.
This may cause a malfunction. US 14 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. 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 metallic objects.
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...not on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch . Touch the button on your camcorder. The clock starts. If you set the date and time again, touch (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [...GENERAL SET] category) [CLOCK SET]. POWER button MODE lamp 2 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. US 15 Your camcorder turns on. To turn on the LCD screen. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour. When ...
...not on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch . Touch the button on your camcorder. The clock starts. If you set the date and time again, touch (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [...GENERAL SET] category) [CLOCK SET]. POWER button MODE lamp 2 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. US 15 Your camcorder turns on. To turn on the LCD screen. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour. When ...
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... (p. 70) is turned Tips You can turn off the operation beeps by pressing POWER. The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is set to show messages in a specified language. Touch (MENU) [Show others ] ... [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] [DATE/ TIME] . You can turn off your camcorder by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] ...
... (p. 70) is turned Tips You can turn off the operation beeps by pressing POWER. The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is set to show messages in a specified language. Touch (MENU) [Show others ] ... [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] [DATE/ TIME] . You can turn off your camcorder by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] ...
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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 this recording media. Selecting the recording media for movies (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) Touch (MENU) [Show others ]... screen of recordable photos. The recording medium is changed. Getting started Selecting the recording media for the number of your camcorder. The [MOVIE MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. Touch [YES] ...
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 this recording media. Selecting the recording media for movies (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) Touch (MENU) [Show others ]... screen of recordable photos. The recording medium is changed. Getting started Selecting the recording media for the number of your camcorder. The [MOVIE MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. Touch [YES] ...
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... camcorder. "Memory Stick PRO Duo"media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo"media (This size can be used with this manual, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are referred to work with "Memory Stick PRO" media compatible equipment. Do not attach a label or the like on memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63...
... camcorder. "Memory Stick PRO Duo"media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo"media (This size can be used with this manual, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are referred to work with "Memory Stick PRO" media compatible equipment. Do not attach a label or the like on memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63...
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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 Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp. 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.
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 Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp. 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.
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... (movie/photo)/playback modes. To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the screen except the rec & zoom buttons on the camcorder. US 22 Recording movies Press START/STOP to start recording. You can start recording after you can start recording also by touching ... left of LCD screen. The icons and indicators on the LCD panel will take several seconds until you turn on the LCD. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can stop recording also by ...
... (movie/photo)/playback modes. To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the screen except the rec & zoom buttons on the camcorder. US 22 Recording movies Press START/STOP to start recording. You can start recording after you can start recording also by touching ... left of LCD screen. The icons and indicators on the LCD panel will take several seconds until you turn on the LCD. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can stop recording also by ...
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DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips ... touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA INFO] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category). The LCD screen of your camcorder can check them , touch (MENU) [Show others] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) a desired setting... 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right of images when...
DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips ... touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA INFO] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category). The LCD screen of your camcorder can check them , touch (MENU) [Show others] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) a desired setting... 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right of images when...
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... the power zoom lever. You can set [ DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 63) if you move your finger on the LCD screen. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is an average bit- Move it further for a faster zoom. Notes SteadyShot may appear with the / on...
... the power zoom lever. You can set [ DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 63) if you move your finger on the LCD screen. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is an average bit- Move it further for a faster zoom. Notes SteadyShot may appear with the / on...