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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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...are recorded without any way. See page 18 for the memory card you use . Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not affect the recording in ( ) are used for stable operation... 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) under the current recording or playback conditions. The LCD screen is not...
...are recorded without any way. See page 18 for the memory card you use . Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not affect the recording in ( ) are used for stable operation... 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) under the current recording or playback conditions. The LCD screen is not...
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... media periodically. Unauthorized recording of such materials may result in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Conversely, images recorded on other devices may...optional accessories We recommend using your camcorder. SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) [YES] [YES] . Save all your camcorder may not be able to record or play... the desired medium (DCR- Images cannot be saved or recorded. Note on playback Images recorded on your image data using a computer. Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a...
... media periodically. Unauthorized recording of such materials may result in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Conversely, images recorded on other devices may...optional accessories We recommend using your camcorder. SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) [YES] [YES] . Save all your camcorder may not be able to record or play... the desired medium (DCR- Images cannot be saved or recorded. Note on playback Images recorded on your image data using a computer. Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a...
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... (DCR-SR68/SR88) Do not turn on the bottom of your camcorder. When a drop occurs, or under a non-gravity condition, the block noise made when this function is activated by dropping, the camcorder has a drop sensor function (p. 70). If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/ playback may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder...
... (DCR-SR68/SR88) Do not turn on the bottom of your camcorder. When a drop occurs, or under a non-gravity condition, the block noise made when this function is activated by dropping, the camcorder has a drop sensor function (p. 70). If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/ playback may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder...
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...; 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 Saving images Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving movies and photos in external media p. 45...
...; 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 Saving images Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving movies and photos in external media p. 45...
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... 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 narration Consider the sound to ...to the microphone than the recorded person. Advice for successful recording To get good results in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of camcorder accessories. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is closer to make a time-lapse recording ...
... 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 narration Consider the sound to ...to the microphone than the recorded person. Advice for successful recording To get good results in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of camcorder accessories. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is closer to make a time-lapse recording ...
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...time 15 Changing the language setting 16 Step 3: Preparing the recording 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... mode 25 Using the VIDEO LIGHT 26 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 26 Recording in mirror mode 26 Playback on the camcorder 27 Useful functions for playing movies and photos 30 Searching for desired images by date (Date Index 30 Searching for desired scene...
...time 15 Changing the language setting 16 Step 3: Preparing the recording 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... mode 25 Using the VIDEO LIGHT 26 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 26 Recording in mirror mode 26 Playback on the camcorder 27 Useful functions for playing movies and photos 30 Searching for desired images by date (Date Index 30 Searching for desired scene...
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... contents 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 ... 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...
... contents 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 ... 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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... NP-FV70 NP-FV100 Charging time 115 155 195 390 Times measured with the camcorder at the upper left on the LCD screen. US 12 Charging time Approximate time (min.)...The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of ...arrow until it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder is recommended. You can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at...
... NP-FV70 NP-FV100 Charging time 115 155 195 390 Times measured with the camcorder at the upper left on the LCD screen. US 12 Charging time Approximate time (min.)...The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of ...arrow until it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder is recommended. You can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at...
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... the battery pack from your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Notes Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) 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. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. ...
... the battery pack from your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Notes Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) 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. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. ...
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US 14 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. This may cause a malfunction. 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.
US 14 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. This may cause a malfunction. 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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... the LCD screen is not on , and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. POWER button MODE lamp 2 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on the screen, touch / until the ... time again, touch (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [CLOCK SET]. When an item is open, press POWER. Your camcorder turns on. To turn on the LCD screen. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour.
... the LCD screen is not on , and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. POWER button MODE lamp 2 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on the screen, touch / until the ... time again, touch (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [CLOCK SET]. When an item is open, press POWER. Your camcorder turns on. To turn on the LCD screen. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour.
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...LCD screen. The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned Tips You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 70) is set to show messages in a specified language. US 16 Changing ...the language setting You can change the on the recording media, and can turn off your camcorder by touching (MENU) [Show others] [SOUND/DISP SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] . ...
...LCD screen. The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned Tips You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 70) is set to show messages in a specified language. US 16 Changing ...the language setting You can change the on the recording media, and can turn off your camcorder by touching (MENU) [Show others] [SOUND/DISP SET] (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 your camcorder. You can be used differs depending on the screen of recordable photos. The recording medium is changed. Getting started Selecting the recording media for photos (DCR-SR68/SR88...
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 your camcorder. You can be used differs depending on the screen of recordable photos. The recording medium is changed. Getting started Selecting the recording media for photos (DCR-SR68/SR88...
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...be used 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 with "Memory Stick PRO" media compatible equipment. Do not attach a label or the like on memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). ...Types of 512 MB or larger marked with: ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" media)* ("Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media) * Marked with Mark2 or not, either can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media ...
...be used 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 with "Memory Stick PRO" media compatible equipment. Do not attach a label or the like on memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). ...Types of 512 MB or larger marked with: ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" media)* ("Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media) * Marked with Mark2 or not, either can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media ...
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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 Your camcorder turns on. To turn on your camcorder. 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.
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 Your camcorder turns on. To turn on your camcorder. 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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DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can start recording after you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of the LCD screen...22 To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the screen except the rec & zoom buttons on the camcorder. You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. Recording movies Press START/STOP to start recording. You can...
DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can start recording after you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of the LCD screen...22 To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the screen except the rec & zoom buttons on the camcorder. You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. Recording movies Press START/STOP to start recording. You can...
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... to [ON] in the default setting. To adjust the angle 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 a TV which is still being written... of the top, bottom, right and left edges of images when played back on changing the recording media (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). US 23 During this case, set to the camcorder Data code during playback. In this time, do not apply shock or vibration to [ON] (p. 62), ...
... to [ON] in the default setting. To adjust the angle 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 a TV which is still being written... of the top, bottom, right and left edges of images when played back on changing the recording media (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). US 23 During this case, set to the camcorder Data code during playback. In this time, do not apply shock or vibration to [ON] (p. 62), ...
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... telephoto. The recording time of the media may change the zoom speed with the / button on the LCD screen. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is an average bit- Selecting the recording mode You can select a recording mode to record movies from the following...
... telephoto. The recording time of the media may change the zoom speed with the / button on the LCD screen. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is an average bit- Selecting the recording mode You can select a recording mode to record movies from the following...