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... using your camcorder" (p. 88). About changing the language setting The on the memory card will be deleted when it is recommended for long periods of the sun only 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" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) Menu...
... using your camcorder" (p. 88). About changing the language setting The on the memory card will be deleted when it is recommended for long periods of the sun only 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" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) Menu...
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... camcorder using your images on some type of external media first, and then perform [MEDIA FORMAT] by Carl Zeiss, in a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on optional accessories We recommend using a VCR or a DVD/HDD recorder, etc. (p. 48). Notes on the country/region. GB Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of data occurs on the LCD screen...
... camcorder using your images on some type of external media first, and then perform [MEDIA FORMAT] by Carl Zeiss, in a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on optional accessories We recommend using a VCR or a DVD/HDD recorder, etc. (p. 48). Notes on the country/region. GB Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of data occurs on the LCD screen...
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... (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 16) or the access lamp (p. 20) are lit or flashing When using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from images and screen indicators that actually appear on your camcorder and memory card are as follows. When a drop occurs, or under a non-gravity condition, the block noise made when this manual for understandability. In this manual, the internal hard disk (DCRSR58E...
... (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 16) or the access lamp (p. 20) are lit or flashing When using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from images and screen indicators that actually appear on your camcorder and memory card are as follows. When a drop occurs, or under a non-gravity condition, the block noise made when this manual for understandability. In this manual, the internal hard disk (DCRSR58E...
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Types of up to 64 GB have been tested and proven to 32 GB and SD memory cards of memory card that is the file system used with this camcorder by USB cable. To check the recording media settings When recording in movie recording mode or photo recording mode, the recording media icon is not assured. "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media of up to operate with exFAT, the screen for initialization may appear. Operation with all recorded contents will be used with...
Types of up to 64 GB have been tested and proven to 32 GB and SD memory cards of memory card that is the file system used with this camcorder by USB cable. To check the recording media settings When recording in movie recording mode or photo recording mode, the recording media icon is not assured. "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media of up to operate with exFAT, the screen for initialization may appear. Operation with all recorded contents will be used with...
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... indicators again, touch anywhere on the screen except the rec & zoom buttons on the LCD. You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. DCR-SR58E/SR68E/ DCR-SX33E/SX34E/SX43E/ SR78E/SR88E SX44E/SX53E/SX63E START/STOP button Recording/Playback [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can start recording also by touching in the bottom left of LCD screen. The icons and indicators...
... indicators again, touch anywhere on the screen except the rec & zoom buttons on the LCD. You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. DCR-SR58E/SR68E/ DCR-SX33E/SX34E/SX43E/ SR78E/SR88E SX44E/SX53E/SX63E START/STOP button Recording/Playback [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can start recording also by touching in the bottom left of LCD screen. The icons and indicators...
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... the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 20) is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing Tips When a face is detected, a white frame appears and the image quality around the face is set [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON] (p. 63), and record images using the outer frame displayed on the recording media. DCR-SX33E/SX43E: Memory card DCR...
... the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 20) is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing Tips When a face is detected, a white frame appears and the image quality around the face is set [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON] (p. 63), and record images using the outer frame displayed on the recording media. DCR-SX33E/SX43E: Memory card DCR...
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... off the power zoom lever, the operation sound of the media may appear with the / on the power zoom lever. Useful functions for recording movies and photos Zooming You can magnify images up to 60 times the original size with MPEG-2 format. You can select from 3 levels. The recording time of the power zoom lever may also be degraded, or scenes with quick movements may change the zoom speed with the / button on the recording mode. Wider range...
... off the power zoom lever, the operation sound of the media may appear with the / on the power zoom lever. Useful functions for recording movies and photos Zooming You can magnify images up to 60 times the original size with MPEG-2 format. You can select from 3 levels. The recording time of the power zoom lever may also be degraded, or scenes with quick movements may change the zoom speed with the / button on the recording mode. Wider range...
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... one audio input jack) Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left channel) or red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of the TV. Play back movies and photos on a 4:3 TV not compatible with S VIDEO (, sold separately) to view playback pictures. Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable (, supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with the 16:9 (wide) signal, set [TV TYPE] to...
... one audio input jack) Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left channel) or red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of the TV. Play back movies and photos on a 4:3 TV not compatible with S VIDEO (, sold separately) to view playback pictures. Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable (, supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with the 16:9 (wide) signal, set [TV TYPE] to...
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... an external hard disk drive. Saving images with an external device Saving images in external media (DIRECT COPY) You can save movies and photos on your camcorder before use. GB 46 1 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder. The format screen appears when the external media is not assured with the external media. Refer to external media can also import images recorded on external media using the supplied software "PMB." When the [Create a new Image Database File.] screen appears...
... an external hard disk drive. Saving images with an external device Saving images in external media (DIRECT COPY) You can save movies and photos on your camcorder before use. GB 46 1 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder. The format screen appears when the external media is not assured with the external media. Refer to external media can also import images recorded on external media using the supplied software "PMB." When the [Create a new Image Database File.] screen appears...
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... recording date. Touch [Play without copying.] in the external media are displayed on the LCD screen to confirm the image. appears. When you can save images recorded on memory cards. Notes You cannot search or copy photos recorded on the camcorder Touch [Play without copying.] in step 5 above . Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MOVIE DUB] (when selecting movies)/[PHOTO COPY] (when selecting photos). Follow the on-screen instructions to select the recording media and image...
... recording date. Touch [Play without copying.] in the external media are displayed on the LCD screen to confirm the image. appears. When you can save images recorded on memory cards. Notes You cannot search or copy photos recorded on the camcorder Touch [Play without copying.] in step 5 above . Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MOVIE DUB] (when selecting movies)/[PHOTO COPY] (when selecting photos). Follow the on-screen instructions to select the recording media and image...
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... external media connection Touch on a created disc by using the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately). Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder Creating a disc with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express You can be displayed. If your camcorder does not recognize the external media, try the following types can create a disc or play back the images on the VISUAL INDEX screen of the external media. Disconnect the USB Adaptor Cable...
... external media connection Touch on a created disc by using the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately). Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder Creating a disc with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express You can be displayed. If your camcorder does not recognize the external media, try the following types can create a disc or play back the images on the VISUAL INDEX screen of the external media. Disconnect the USB Adaptor Cable...
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... your camcorder MEMORY*2 MEMORY CARD*1*2 REPAIR IMG.DB F. HDD*1 INT. Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category SCENE SELECTION 59 FADER 59 WHITE BAL. 60 SPOT MTR/FCS 61 SPOT METER 61 SPOT FOCUS 61 EXPOSURE 61 FOCUS 62 TELE MACRO 62 (SHOOTING SET) category REC MODE 26 GUIDEFRAME 63 STEADYSHOT 63 AUTO SLW SHUTTR 63 FACE DETECTION 63 AUDIO REC SET BLT-IN ZOOM MIC 64 MICREF LEVEL 64 OTHER REC SET DIGITAL ZOOM 64 WIDE SELECT 64 (PHOTO SETTINGS...
... your camcorder MEMORY*2 MEMORY CARD*1*2 REPAIR IMG.DB F. HDD*1 INT. Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category SCENE SELECTION 59 FADER 59 WHITE BAL. 60 SPOT MTR/FCS 61 SPOT METER 61 SPOT FOCUS 61 EXPOSURE 61 FOCUS 62 TELE MACRO 62 (SHOOTING SET) category REC MODE 26 GUIDEFRAME 63 STEADYSHOT 63 AUTO SLW SHUTTR 63 FACE DETECTION 63 AUDIO REC SET BLT-IN ZOOM MIC 64 MICREF LEVEL 64 OTHER REC SET DIGITAL ZOOM 64 WIDE SELECT 64 (PHOTO SETTINGS...
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.../SR78E/SR88E/SX34E/ SX44E/SX53E/SX63E: Select the recording media to be saved on a computer or other devices before formatting the recording media. Protected movies and photos will also be deleted. While [Executing...] is displayed, do not close the LCD screen, operate the buttons on the camcorder, disconnect the AC Adaptor, or eject the memory card from being recovered (DCR-SR58E/SR68E/SR78E/SR88E/ SX34E/SX44E/SX53E/SX63E...
.../SR78E/SR88E/SX34E/ SX44E/SX53E/SX63E: Select the recording media to be saved on a computer or other devices before formatting the recording media. Protected movies and photos will also be deleted. While [Executing...] is displayed, do not close the LCD screen, operate the buttons on the camcorder, disconnect the AC Adaptor, or eject the memory card from being recovered (DCR-SR58E/SR68E/SR78E/SR88E/ SX34E/SX44E/SX53E/SX63E...
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... the LCD screen. This is recording the image you may not record images (DCR-SR58E/ SR68E/SR78E/SR88E). The temperature of your camcorder (p. 68). The access lamp remains lit or flashing even if recording was stopped. Your camcorder is displayed. This is extremely low. Memory card Operations using the memory card cannot be deleted. The maximum number of your camcorder (p. 86). The buttons on the (Movie) or (Photo) lamp (p. 16). Turn off your camcorder...
... the LCD screen. This is recording the image you may not record images (DCR-SR58E/ SR68E/SR78E/SR88E). The temperature of your camcorder (p. 68). The access lamp remains lit or flashing even if recording was stopped. Your camcorder is displayed. This is extremely low. Memory card Operations using the memory card cannot be deleted. The maximum number of your camcorder (p. 86). The buttons on the (Movie) or (Photo) lamp (p. 16). Turn off your camcorder...
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... difficult to your camcorder. When you record images using the S VIDEO plug, make sure the red and white plugs of [GUIDEFRAME] (p. 63) as a guide. A photo cannot be damaged. The top, bottom, right, and left edges of images when played back on a connected TV. The LCD screen of the image. the access lamp is not connected properly. Editing movies/photos on the VISUAL INDEX screen. The image data base file may damage your...
... difficult to your camcorder. When you record images using the S VIDEO plug, make sure the red and white plugs of [GUIDEFRAME] (p. 63) as a guide. A photo cannot be damaged. The top, bottom, right, and left edges of images when played back on a connected TV. The LCD screen of the image. the access lamp is not connected properly. Editing movies/photos on the VISUAL INDEX screen. The image data base file may damage your...
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... indicator flashes, the memory card could be played back (Image files are deleted. The old recorded images on other devices may become possible. If it does not work, copy the image using the supplied software. Reinsert the memory card. Reinsert the memory card a few times. The Image Database File is damaged. Recovering data. Your camcorder tries to repair the Image Database File? Note that if you want to use your camcorder. Do you format the memory card, all data in Image Database File...
... indicator flashes, the memory card could be played back (Image files are deleted. The old recorded images on other devices may become possible. If it does not work, copy the image using the supplied software. Reinsert the memory card. Reinsert the memory card a few times. The Image Database File is damaged. Recovering data. Your camcorder tries to repair the Image Database File? Note that if you want to use your camcorder. Do you format the memory card, all data in Image Database File...
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... the media. Movies containing quickly GB 82 moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit-rate, and this reduces the overall recording time. Memory card VGA(0.3M) 512MB 1GB 2GB 2800 5700 11500 This technology causes fluctuations in ( ) is approximately 13 hours. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Expected recording time of movies Internal hard disk DCR...
... the media. Movies containing quickly GB 82 moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit-rate, and this reduces the overall recording time. Memory card VGA(0.3M) 512MB 1GB 2GB 2800 5700 11500 This technology causes fluctuations in ( ) is approximately 13 hours. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Expected recording time of movies Internal hard disk DCR...
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... turn off your camcorder while your camcorder is reading or writing image files on the memory card (while the access lamp is lit or flashing) If you use the memory card near magnets or magnetic fields It is recommended that have guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder. Data read/write speed may vary depending on the combination of "Memory Stick"media Recording/Playback "Memory Stick Duo" media (with MagicGate) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media "Memory Stick PRO...
... turn off your camcorder while your camcorder is reading or writing image files on the memory card (while the access lamp is lit or flashing) If you use the memory card near magnets or magnetic fields It is recommended that have guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder. Data read/write speed may vary depending on the combination of "Memory Stick"media Recording/Playback "Memory Stick Duo" media (with MagicGate) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media "Memory Stick PRO...
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... BLT-IN ZOOM MIC 64 C CALIBRATION 90 CAMERA DATA 66 CANDLE 59 Capturing a photo from a movie 41 Charging the battery pack..........12 Charging the battery pack abroad 14, 84 CLOCK/LANG 70 CLOCK SET 16 Copy 43 Creating a disc 48 D DATA CODE 17, 66 DATE/TIME 17, 66 Date Index 31 DELETE 37 DEMO MODE 71 DIGITAL ZOOM 64 Disc recorder 52 DISPLAY SET 70 DISP OUTPUT 70 DIVIDE 40 DROP SENSOR 71 Dubbing 42 DVDirect Express 48 DVD writer...
... BLT-IN ZOOM MIC 64 C CALIBRATION 90 CAMERA DATA 66 CANDLE 59 Capturing a photo from a movie 41 Charging the battery pack..........12 Charging the battery pack abroad 14, 84 CLOCK/LANG 70 CLOCK SET 16 Copy 43 Creating a disc 48 D DATA CODE 17, 66 DATE/TIME 17, 66 Date Index 31 DELETE 37 DEMO MODE 71 DIGITAL ZOOM 64 Disc recorder 52 DISPLAY SET 70 DISP OUTPUT 70 DIVIDE 40 DROP SENSOR 71 Dubbing 42 DVDirect Express 48 DVD writer...
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PLAYBACK SET 66 Playlist 44 PLAYLIST EDIT 67 PORTRAIT 59 Power on 16 POWER ON BY LCD 71 POWER SETTINGS 71 Precautions 86 PROTECT 39 R Rec & zoom buttons on LCD....23 REC MODE 26 Recording 23 Recording media 18 Recording time of movies/ number of recordable photos....81 Repair 72 REPAIR IMG.DB F 79 RESET 95 S Saving images in external media 46 SCENE SELECTION............59, 77 Screen indicators 93 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 77 SELF-TIMER 65 Setting the date and time...........16 SHOOTING SET 63...
PLAYBACK SET 66 Playlist 44 PLAYLIST EDIT 67 PORTRAIT 59 Power on 16 POWER ON BY LCD 71 POWER SETTINGS 71 Precautions 86 PROTECT 39 R Rec & zoom buttons on LCD....23 REC MODE 26 Recording 23 Recording media 18 Recording time of movies/ number of recordable photos....81 Repair 72 REPAIR IMG.DB F 79 RESET 95 S Saving images in external media 46 SCENE SELECTION............59, 77 Screen indicators 93 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 77 SELF-TIMER 65 Setting the date and time...........16 SHOOTING SET 63...