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...; The main differences in specification of 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 lit or flashing When using the camcorder at high altitudes (DCR-SR68/SR88) Do not turn on your...
...; The main differences in specification of 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 lit or flashing When using the camcorder at high altitudes (DCR-SR68/SR88) Do not turn on your...
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... 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 ...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 condition 58 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting ...
... 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 ...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 condition 58 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting ...
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... your camcorder. Inserting a memory card Notes Set the recording medium to [MEMORY CARD] to work 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...Memory Stick PRO Duo" media)* ("Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media) * Marked with this camcorder. In this camcorder. US 18 Recording media icon The icon displayed on the LCD screen varies depending on memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). Types of memory card that you use "Memory...
... your camcorder. Inserting a memory card Notes Set the recording medium to [MEMORY CARD] to work 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...Memory Stick PRO Duo" media)* ("Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media) * Marked with this camcorder. In this camcorder. US 18 Recording media icon The icon displayed on the LCD screen varies depending on memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). Types of memory card that you use "Memory...
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The yellow plug connection is not necessary. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with an A/V connecting cable. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connecting to another device via the A/V Remote ...white and red plugs (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the TV to the input your camcorder to . DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Recording/Playback IN VIDEO AUDIO TVs S VIDEO (Yellow) (White) (Red) VCRs (Yellow) Signal flow A/V Remote Connector ...
The yellow plug connection is not necessary. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with an A/V connecting cable. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connecting to another device via the A/V Remote ...white and red plugs (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the TV to the input your camcorder to . DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Recording/Playback IN VIDEO AUDIO TVs S VIDEO (Yellow) (White) (Red) VCRs (Yellow) Signal flow A/V Remote Connector ...
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... . Set the input selector on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. When your TV is not a malfunction. When you connect your camcorder (p. 27). The TV switches to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (, sold separately). To set [TV TYPE] to [4:3]. This is monaural (When your... camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR to [16:9]. When connecting to your TV via a VCR Connect your ...
... . Set the input selector on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. When your TV is not a malfunction. When you connect your camcorder (p. 27). The TV switches to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (, sold separately). To set [TV TYPE] to [4:3]. This is monaural (When your... camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR to [16:9]. When connecting to your TV via a VCR Connect your ...
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...assured with every connectable device. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC adaptor (p. 13). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media. Refer to the Sony support page for your country/region for details on ... format screen appears when the external media is connected to the external media. DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63: Movies and photos in the internal recording media of your camcorder before use the following devices as an external media. media with a capacity exceeding 2 TB ordinary...
...assured with every connectable device. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC adaptor (p. 13). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media. Refer to the Sony support page for your country/region for details on ... format screen appears when the external media is connected to the external media. DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63: Movies and photos in the internal recording media of your camcorder before use the following devices as an external media. media with a capacity exceeding 2 TB ordinary...
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... using the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately). Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer. Notes Connect your camcorder to the (USB) jack of your camcorder, and connect the DVD writer to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied ...58369; Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 13). Turn on your camcorder with an external device US 47 Saving images with the USB cable of the external media. ...
... using the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately). Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer. Notes Connect your camcorder to the (USB) jack of your camcorder, and connect the DVD writer to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied ...58369; Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 13). Turn on your camcorder with an external device US 47 Saving images with the USB cable of the external media. ...
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Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. Notes Sony DVD writer may not be cut off the camcorder Disconnect the USB cable or the AC adaptor Subject the camcorder to mechanical shock or vibration Eject the memory card from the camcorder Play the created disc...
Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. Notes Sony DVD writer may not be cut off the camcorder Disconnect the USB cable or the AC adaptor Subject the camcorder to mechanical shock or vibration Eject the memory card from the camcorder Play the created disc...
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...hard disk [ USB CONNECT]: Internal memory [ USB CONNECT]: Memory card The displayed recording media differ depending on your camcorder with the USB cable (supplied). Record movies on the connected device. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be ... on a disc or video cassette, by using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). Sony DVD writer may not be available in either way of your camcorder, and connect a DVD writer, etc. US 50 Creating a disc with an A/V connecting cable. Connect the ...
...hard disk [ USB CONNECT]: Internal memory [ USB CONNECT]: Memory card The displayed recording media differ depending on your camcorder with the USB cable (supplied). Record movies on the connected device. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be ... on a disc or video cassette, by using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). Sony DVD writer may not be available in either way of your camcorder, and connect a DVD writer, etc. US 50 Creating a disc with an A/V connecting cable. Connect the ...
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... S VIDEO (sold separately). Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device. Start playback on your camcorder. Notes Since dubbing is not necessary. DCR-SR68/SR88 A/V Remote Connector DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 A/V Remote Connector Input S VIDEO (Yellow) VIDEO (Yellow) ... To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter, etc.) on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with an external device Signal flow US 51 (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the ...
... S VIDEO (sold separately). Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device. Start playback on your camcorder. Notes Since dubbing is not necessary. DCR-SR68/SR88 A/V Remote Connector DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 A/V Remote Connector Input S VIDEO (Yellow) VIDEO (Yellow) ... To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter, etc.) on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with an external device Signal flow US 51 (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the ...
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.... See the next page for recording media) p. 67 GENERAL SET (Other setup items) p. 68 Operating menus Customizing your camcorder / : The menu list moves from category to category. / : The menu list moves through 4 items at once. You can touch buttons... and drag the screen to scroll the list of eight menu categories. MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) p. 58 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) p. 62 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording...
.... See the next page for recording media) p. 67 GENERAL SET (Other setup items) p. 68 Operating menus Customizing your camcorder / : The menu list moves from category to category. / : The menu list moves through 4 items at once. You can touch buttons... and drag the screen to scroll the list of eight menu categories. MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) p. 58 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) p. 62 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording...
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... by registering the menu items you use most often on the menu items being changed, your "Handycam." Tips When an external storage device is displayed, touch . US 54 Repeat... MY MENU. Using MY MENU You can register 6 menu items on MY MENU, and enjoy using your camcorder switches between playback mode and recording mode (movie/photo). Notes You may not be ...Touch [MOVIE]. Touch [SPOT MTR/FCS]. Touch . Touch [ FADER] (under [MANUAL SETTINGS] category). When MY MENU is connected, the exclusive MY MENU appears.
... by registering the menu items you use most often on the menu items being changed, your "Handycam." Tips When an external storage device is displayed, touch . US 54 Repeat... MY MENU. Using MY MENU You can register 6 menu items on MY MENU, and enjoy using your camcorder switches between playback mode and recording mode (movie/photo). Notes You may not be ...Touch [MOVIE]. Touch [SPOT MTR/FCS]. Touch . Touch [ FADER] (under [MANUAL SETTINGS] category). When MY MENU is connected, the exclusive MY MENU appears.
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MEMORY*2 MEMORY CARD*1*2 REPAIR IMG.DB F. MEMORY*2 MEMORY CARD*1*2 17 17 67 67 67 67 75, 77 75, 77 75, 77 Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category SCENE SELECTION 58 FADER 58 WHITE BAL. 59 SPOT MTR/FCS 60 SPOT METER 60 SPOT FOCUS 60 EXPOSURE 60 FOCUS 61 TELE ...
MEMORY*2 MEMORY CARD*1*2 REPAIR IMG.DB F. MEMORY*2 MEMORY CARD*1*2 17 17 67 67 67 67 75, 77 75, 77 75, 77 Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category SCENE SELECTION 58 FADER 58 WHITE BAL. 59 SPOT MTR/FCS 60 SPOT METER 60 SPOT FOCUS 60 EXPOSURE 60 FOCUS 61 TELE ...
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...Maintains the darkening atmosphere of a candlelit scene. SPORTS** ( ) Select to the interval between the camcorder and the subject. This setting also prevents your camcorder from appearing excessively white when subjects are marked with the following effects adding to minimize shake when shooting ... from focusing on subjects a short distance away. Notes If you set [SCENE SELECTION], [WHITE BAL.] setting is canceled. MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) See "Using menus" (p. 53) on subjects farther away only. ** Adjusted not to fading out)...
...Maintains the darkening atmosphere of a candlelit scene. SPORTS** ( ) Select to the interval between the camcorder and the subject. This setting also prevents your camcorder from appearing excessively white when subjects are marked with the following effects adding to minimize shake when shooting ... from focusing on subjects a short distance away. Notes If you set [SCENE SELECTION], [WHITE BAL.] setting is canceled. MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) See "Using menus" (p. 53) on subjects farther away only. ** Adjusted not to fading out)...
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... brightness and focus automatically, touch [AUTO]. Notes [EXPOSURE] and [FOCUS] are automatically set to adjust the brightness. Touch / to [MANUAL]. from inside the house, or vice versa, you want to adjust the focus. Adjust the brightness when the subject is automatically set to...[AUTO]. Notes [EXPOSURE] is strong contrast between the subject and the background, such as subjects in the frame of a picture manually. SPOT MTR/FCS (Spot meter/ focus) You can adjust and fix the exposure to automatic exposure, US 60 SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) You...
... brightness and focus automatically, touch [AUTO]. Notes [EXPOSURE] and [FOCUS] are automatically set to adjust the brightness. Touch / to [MANUAL]. from inside the house, or vice versa, you want to adjust the focus. Adjust the brightness when the subject is automatically set to...[AUTO]. Notes [EXPOSURE] is strong contrast between the subject and the background, such as subjects in the frame of a picture manually. SPOT MTR/FCS (Spot meter/ focus) You can adjust and fix the exposure to automatic exposure, US 60 SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) You...
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... OFF Cancels TELE MACRO. (TELE MACRO is hard to focus automatically. When you set [FOCUS] to [MANUAL], appears. 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... Notes When recording a distant subject, focusing may be difficult and can take some time. Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 61) when it is dark and focus adjustment is focused on; You can adjust the focus manually. Customizing your camcorder US 61 used as flowers or insects.
... OFF Cancels TELE MACRO. (TELE MACRO is hard to focus automatically. When you set [FOCUS] to [MANUAL], appears. 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... Notes When recording a distant subject, focusing may be difficult and can take some time. Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 61) when it is dark and focus adjustment is focused on; You can adjust the focus manually. Customizing your camcorder US 61 used as flowers or insects.
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... SET BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (Built-in a concert hall, etc. (This setting is performed digitally. WIDE SELECT You can record a movie with your camcorder US 63 Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with vivid sound appropriate to the TV connected.
... SET BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (Built-in a concert hall, etc. (This setting is performed digitally. WIDE SELECT You can record a movie with your camcorder US 63 Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with vivid sound appropriate to the TV connected.
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...camcorder, recording may appear on an image recorded on other devices may not be played back. Select the type of recording media you record a TV screen or computer screen. Set [ STEADYSHOT] to compensate for a while in that recording movie starts/stops. Adjust the focus manually... does not function. Set [FOCUS] to play back (p. 17) (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/ SX63). Images recorded on a computer. (The file name flashes in a cool place. The temperature of your camcorder and take it for excessive vibrations. This is not a malfunction. [LCD BL ...
...camcorder, recording may appear on an image recorded on other devices may not be played back. Select the type of recording media you record a TV screen or computer screen. Set [ STEADYSHOT] to compensate for a while in that recording movie starts/stops. Adjust the focus manually... does not function. Set [FOCUS] to play back (p. 17) (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/ SX63). Images recorded on a computer. (The file name flashes in a cool place. The temperature of your camcorder and take it for excessive vibrations. This is not a malfunction. [LCD BL ...
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..., mouse, and your camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable from to fix a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Examples of...Warning indicators If indicators appear on the internal hard disk of the camcorder) Fast flashing The internal hard disk of the camcorder is full. An error may have tried to ... Backlight [FACE DETECTION] [SCENE SELECTION] Because of following settings [SPOT MTR/FCS], [SPOT METER], [MANUAL] in the correct order. "PMB" does not work correctly. Quit "PMB" and restart ...
..., mouse, and your camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable from to fix a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Examples of...Warning indicators If indicators appear on the internal hard disk of the camcorder) Fast flashing The internal hard disk of the camcorder is full. An error may have tried to ... Backlight [FACE DETECTION] [SCENE SELECTION] Because of following settings [SPOT MTR/FCS], [SPOT METER], [MANUAL] in the correct order. "PMB" does not work correctly. Quit "PMB" and restart ...
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...off (70) Drop sensor activated (70) Approximate number of recordable photos and recording media (23, 81) Playback folder of memory card (29) Current playing movie or photo/Number of total recorded movies or photos (28, 81) Bottom Indicator ... Meaning [FACE DETECTION] set to [OFF] (62) Manual focus (61) SCENE SELECTION (58) 101-0005 White balance (59) SteadyShot off (62) SPOT MTR/FCS... you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on your camcorder model.
...off (70) Drop sensor activated (70) Approximate number of recordable photos and recording media (23, 81) Playback folder of memory card (29) Current playing movie or photo/Number of total recorded movies or photos (28, 81) Bottom Indicator ... Meaning [FACE DETECTION] set to [OFF] (62) Manual focus (61) SCENE SELECTION (58) 101-0005 White balance (59) SteadyShot off (62) SPOT MTR/FCS... you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on your camcorder model.