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... of your camcorder (p. 67) is recommended for the first time, formatting the memory card with your camcorder" (p. 87). Recording When you can use . All data recorded on the memory card will be...memory card with this first Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam...
... of your camcorder (p. 67) is recommended for the first time, formatting the memory card with your camcorder" (p. 87). Recording When you can use . All data recorded on the memory card will be...memory card with this first Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam...
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... 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. On the drop sensor (DCR-SR68/SR88) To protect the internal hard disk from images... + memory card 80 GB 120 GB Memory card Input/ output Internal memory + memory card 4 GB 16 GB Notes on the camcorder in a low-pressure area, where the altitude is lit or flashing Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or subject the camcorder to ...
... 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. On the drop sensor (DCR-SR68/SR88) To protect the internal hard disk from images... + memory card 80 GB 120 GB Memory card Input/ output Internal memory + memory card 4 GB 16 GB Notes on the camcorder in a low-pressure area, where the altitude is lit or flashing Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or subject the camcorder to ...
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... flow 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...
... flow 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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...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 photos...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 photos...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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... 81 for the recordable time of movies. See page 81 for photos (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA SETTINGS...camcorder. Selecting the recording media for movies (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MOVIE MEDIA SET]. The [PHOTO MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. DCR-SX43: DCR-SX44/SX63: DCR-SR68/SR88: Memory card * Internal memory * Internal hard disk Memory card Memory card...
... 81 for the recordable time of movies. See page 81 for photos (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA SETTINGS...camcorder. Selecting the recording media for movies (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MOVIE MEDIA SET]. The [PHOTO MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. DCR-SX43: DCR-SX44/SX63: DCR-SR68/SR88: Memory card * Internal memory * Internal hard disk Memory card Memory card...
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... recording medium is displayed in the top right corner of 512 MB or larger marked with: ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" media)* ("Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media) * Marked with this camcorder. In this camcorder. Recording media icon The icon displayed on the LCD screen varies depending on memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63).
... recording medium is displayed in the top right corner of 512 MB or larger marked with: ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" media)* ("Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media) * Marked with this camcorder. In this camcorder. Recording media icon The icon displayed on the LCD screen varies depending on memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63).
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... lamp Note direction of the memory card. In that there is not enough free space.] is displayed, initialize the memory card by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD] (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/ SX63) [YES] [YES] . DCR-SR68/SR88 Access lamp DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Note direction of notched corner...
... lamp Note direction of the memory card. In that there is not enough free space.] is displayed, initialize the memory card by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD] (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/ SX63) [YES] [YES] . DCR-SR68/SR88 Access lamp DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Note direction of notched corner...
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DCR-SR68/SR88 US 20 Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded on changing the recording media (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). To open the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to open. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Tips When you finish recording or when you play back images, close the lens cover. 1 Fasten the grip belt. DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on the following recording media.
DCR-SR68/SR88 US 20 Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded on changing the recording media (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). To open the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to open. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Tips When you finish recording or when you play back images, close the lens cover. 1 Fasten the grip belt. DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on the following recording media.
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... (p. 62), and record images using the outer frame displayed on the recordable time of your camcorder can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on the following ...this time, do not apply shock or vibration 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 the LCD screen is flashing Tips When a face is detected, ...
... (p. 62), and record images using the outer frame displayed on the recordable time of your camcorder can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on the following ...this time, do not apply shock or vibration 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 the LCD screen is flashing Tips When a face is detected, ...
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Movies are played. DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on changing the recording media (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some...
Movies are played. DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on changing the recording media (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some...
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...; / : Displays the previous/next movie. Returns to play Tips When playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on a memory card.) Playing movies Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie.
...; / : Displays the previous/next movie. Returns to play Tips When playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on a memory card.) Playing movies Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie.
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Recording/Playback US 29 Viewing photos Your camcorder displays the selected photo. Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen To start/stop slide show Next OPTION Tips When viewing photos recorded on a memory card, (playback folder) appears on the screen.
Recording/Playback US 29 Viewing photos Your camcorder displays the selected photo. Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen To start/stop slide show Next OPTION Tips When viewing photos recorded on a memory card, (playback folder) appears on the screen.
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...) [DATE INDEX]. On the [Film Roll Index]/[Face Index] screen, you want to select the date of each division is displayed on the memory card. Press (VIEW IMAGES). US 30 Tips You can display the Date Index by touching the date in a movie. Touch / to select...
...) [DATE INDEX]. On the [Film Roll Index]/[Face Index] screen, you want to select the date of each division is displayed on the memory card. Press (VIEW IMAGES). US 30 Tips You can display the Date Index by touching the date in a movie. Touch / to select...
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... delete all photos on memory card by recording date. In step 2, touch [ DELETE] [ DELETE by date]. To delete all images recorded in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder Deleting movies and photos You...57732; [YES] . Touch to return to confirm the image. US 36 It may damage the recording media. Do not eject memory card while deleting images from recording media. Notes You cannot restore images once they are called "thumbnails." 1 Touch (MENU) [Show...
... delete all photos on memory card by recording date. In step 2, touch [ DELETE] [ DELETE by date]. To delete all images recorded in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder Deleting movies and photos You...57732; [YES] . Touch to return to confirm the image. US 36 It may damage the recording media. Do not eject memory card while deleting images from recording media. Notes You cannot restore images once they are called "thumbnails." 1 Touch (MENU) [Show...
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... the recording date of the desired movies/photos, then touch [UNPROTECT] . To undo the protection of movies and photos recorded on the memory card. In step 2, touch [ PROTECT] [ PRT. by date]. To protect all the movies and photos recorded on the same day at one time...
... the recording date of the desired movies/photos, then touch [UNPROTECT] . To undo the protection of movies and photos recorded on the memory card. In step 2, touch [ PROTECT] [ PRT. by date]. To protect all the movies and photos recorded on the same day at one time...
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... You can divide a movie on the playback screen from OPTION MENU. It may occur from your camcorder while dividing the movie. Also, do not eject the memory card while US 39 dividing movies on the memory card. A slight difference may damage the recording media. Making good use of your... camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. If you want ...
... You can divide a movie on the playback screen from OPTION MENU. It may occur from your camcorder while dividing the movie. Also, do not eject the memory card while US 39 dividing movies on the memory card. A slight difference may damage the recording media. Making good use of your... camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. If you want ...
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... to return to the previous screen. [DUB by select]: Touch the movie to memory card. Making good use of your camcorder from the internal recording media to memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/ SX44/SX63) Dubbing movies You can select multiple movies. Insert memory card into your camcorder before the operation. Notes When you select the Playlist as the...
... to return to the previous screen. [DUB by select]: Touch the movie to memory card. Making good use of your camcorder from the internal recording media to memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/ SX44/SX63) Dubbing movies You can select multiple movies. Insert memory card into your camcorder before the operation. Notes When you select the Playlist as the...
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... photos from running out of the photo to be copied, then touch . Insert a memory card into your camcorder before the operation. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to prevent your camcorder from the internal recording media of a specified date Select the photo to...
... photos from running out of the photo to be copied, then touch . Insert a memory card into your camcorder before the operation. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to prevent your camcorder from the internal recording media of a specified date Select the photo to...
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... showing thumbnails of the movies that you edit or erase the movies added to confirm the image. Also, do not eject the memory card while editing movies on the memory card. You cannot add photos to the Playlist. Tips You can add a maximum of 99 movies ... on the LCD screen to the Playlist. The recording dates of movies are not changed even if you have selected. Making good use of your camcorder while adding movies to the Playlist appear. Creating the Playlist Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [PLAYLIST] (under [EDIT] category). ...
... showing thumbnails of the movies that you edit or erase the movies added to confirm the image. Also, do not eject the memory card while editing movies on the memory card. You cannot add photos to the Playlist. Tips You can add a maximum of 99 movies ... on the LCD screen to the Playlist. The recording dates of movies are not changed even if you have selected. Making good use of your camcorder while adding movies to the Playlist appear. Creating the Playlist Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [PLAYLIST] (under [EDIT] category). ...