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...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" (p. 87). LCD screen Battery pack The camcorder is not...the sun only in each local language are operational for effective use a memory card with your camcorder 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 ...
...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" (p. 87). LCD screen Battery pack The camcorder is not...the sun only in each local language are operational for effective use a memory card with your camcorder 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 ...
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... Internal hard disk + memory card 80 GB 120 GB Memory card Input/ output Internal memory + memory card 4 GB 16 GB Notes on your camcorder The model name is shown in very loud areas. On the drop sensor (DCR-SR68/SR88) To protect the internal hard disk from ...therefore may appear different from shock by the camcorder may also be stopped. If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/ playback may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder. US Confirm the model name of your camcorder. When a drop occurs, or under a...
... Internal hard disk + memory card 80 GB 120 GB Memory card Input/ output Internal memory + memory card 4 GB 16 GB Notes on your camcorder The model name is shown in very loud areas. On the drop sensor (DCR-SR68/SR88) To protect the internal hard disk from ...therefore may appear different from shock by the camcorder may also be stopped. If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/ playback may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder. US Confirm the model name of your camcorder. When a drop occurs, or under a...
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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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...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 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...
...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 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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... of 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 41 ... 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...
... of 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 41 ... 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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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. The [MOVIE MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. Touch [YES] . Getting started Selecting the recording media for movies (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) Touch (MENU) [Show others...
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. The [MOVIE MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. Touch [YES] . Getting started Selecting the recording media for movies (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) Touch (MENU) [Show others...
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...only with this camcorder. In this camcorder. Types of "Memory Stick" media that can 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 your camcorder For...memory card that can be used 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 the screen. Recording media icon The icon displayed on the LCD screen varies depending on memory card (DCR-SR68...
...only with this camcorder. In this camcorder. Types of "Memory Stick" media that can 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 your camcorder For...memory card that can be used 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 the screen. Recording media icon The icon displayed on the LCD screen varies depending on memory card (DCR-SR68...
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...recording. When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be possible 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] ... a new Image Database File.] screen may appear if you record only photos on the memory card, touch [NO]. Confirm the direction of the memory card. DCR-SR68/SR88 Access lamp DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Note direction of notched corner. It may be careful so that case,...
...recording. When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be possible 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] ... a new Image Database File.] screen may appear if you record only photos on the memory card, touch [NO]. Confirm the direction of the memory card. DCR-SR68/SR88 Access lamp DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Note direction of notched corner. It may be careful so that case,...
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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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... INFO] (under [PLAYBACK] category) a desired setting . DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on the screen as [DATA CODE] during playback. However,... this may cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right and left edges of images when played back on a TV which is set [GUIDEFRAME] to the camcorder...
... INFO] (under [PLAYBACK] category) a desired setting . DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on the screen as [DATA CODE] during playback. However,... this may cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right and left edges of images when played back on a TV which is set [GUIDEFRAME] to the camcorder...
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... movie. DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on your camcorder. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds. You can display the VISUAL INDEX screen also by recording date. Playback on the camcorder In the...58181; Switches operating button display. To MENU screen US 27 Your camcorder turns on. To turn 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 ...
... movie. DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on your camcorder. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds. You can display the VISUAL INDEX screen also by recording date. Playback on the camcorder In the...58181; Switches operating button display. To MENU screen US 27 Your camcorder turns on. To turn 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 ...
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... previous/next movie. Returns to select the index type ([DATE INDEX]/[ FILM ROLL]/ [ FACE]) (p. 30, 30, 31). / : Displays movies recorded on a memory card.) Playing movies Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Volume adjustment Previous Next To stop To fast-reverse OPTION To fast-forward To pause/play back movies slowly...
... previous/next movie. Returns to select the index type ([DATE INDEX]/[ FILM ROLL]/ [ FACE]) (p. 30, 30, 31). / : Displays movies recorded on a memory card.) Playing movies Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Volume adjustment Previous Next To stop To fast-reverse OPTION To fast-forward To pause/play back movies slowly...
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Recording/Playback US 29 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. Viewing photos Your camcorder displays the selected photo.
Recording/Playback US 29 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. Viewing photos Your camcorder displays the selected photo.
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... pinpoint (Film Roll Index) Movies can be divided by date efficiently. Notes You cannot use the Date Index function for photos on the memory card. Press (VIEW IMAGES). Playback starts from the selected thumbnail. Press (VIEW IMAGES). Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen Touch / to create thumbnails...
... pinpoint (Film Roll Index) Movies can be divided by date efficiently. Notes You cannot use the Date Index function for photos on the memory card. Press (VIEW IMAGES). Playback starts from the selected thumbnail. Press (VIEW IMAGES). Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen Touch / to create thumbnails...
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To delete all the movies/photos recorded on the same day at one time Notes You cannot delete photos on memory card by recording date. In step 2, touch [ DELETE] [ DELETE by date]. To delete all photos on the LCD screen to confirm...; Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the memory card. You cannot delete protected movies and photos. It may damage the recording media. Do not eject memory card while deleting images from your camcorder Deleting movies and photos You can delete an image on the playback screen...
To delete all the movies/photos recorded on the same day at one time Notes You cannot delete photos on memory card by recording date. In step 2, touch [ DELETE] [ DELETE by date]. To delete all photos on the LCD screen to confirm...; Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the memory card. You cannot delete protected movies and photos. It may damage the recording media. Do not eject memory card while deleting images from your camcorder Deleting movies and photos You can delete an image on the playback screen...
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... movies/photos, then touch . Touch the image down on the LCD screen to confirm the image. by date] for the recorded data on the memory card. In step 2, touch [ PROTECT] [ PRT. To protect all photos on the same day at one time Note You cannot select [ PRT...
... movies/photos, then touch . Touch the image down on the LCD screen to confirm the image. by date] for the recorded data on the memory card. In step 2, touch [ PROTECT] [ PRT. To protect all photos on the same day at one time Note You cannot select [ PRT...
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... cannot divide the protected movie. Play and pause toggles as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. If you want to divide the movie into scenes. Adjusts the dividing point with . dividing movies on the memory card. A slight difference may damage the recording media. Also, do...
... cannot divide the protected movie. Play and pause toggles as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. If you want to divide the movie into scenes. Adjusts the dividing point with . dividing movies on the memory card. A slight difference may damage the recording media. Also, do...
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...When you record a movie on the LCD screen to confirm the image. 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. Remaining capacity of power during dubbing....57732; [MOVIE DUB] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD]. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to prevent your camcorder US 41 Insert memory card into your camcorder before the operation. Notes When you select the ...
...When you record a movie on the LCD screen to confirm the image. 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. Remaining capacity of power during dubbing....57732; [MOVIE DUB] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD]. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to prevent your camcorder US 41 Insert memory card into your camcorder before the operation. Notes When you select the ...
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...). Touch to return to the previous screen. [COPY by select]: Touch the photo to confirm the image. US 42 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 the camcorder to be copied. [COPY by date]: Select the recording date of the photo to memory card. You can copy photos from running out of a specified date ...
...). Touch to return to the previous screen. [COPY by select]: Touch the photo to confirm the image. US 42 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 the camcorder to be copied. [COPY by date]: Select the recording date of the photo to memory card. You can copy photos from running out of a specified date ...
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.... Playing the Playlist Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [PLAYLIST EDIT] (under [PLAYBACK] category). Making good use of your camcorder while adding movies to the Playlist. Touch to return to the previous screen. Touch [YES] . Touch / ...the same day at one time In step 2, touch [ ADD by touching (OPTION). 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 movie on the Playlist ...
.... Playing the Playlist Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [PLAYLIST EDIT] (under [PLAYBACK] category). Making good use of your camcorder while adding movies to the Playlist. Touch to return to the previous screen. Touch [YES] . Touch / ...the same day at one time In step 2, touch [ ADD by touching (OPTION). 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 movie on the Playlist ...