Handycam® Handbook
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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
Handycam® Handbook
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... 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 manufactured using your camcorder if necessary (p. 16). Change the screen language before using extremely high...
... 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 manufactured using your camcorder if necessary (p. 16). Change the screen language before using extremely high...
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...recorded on other devices may be contrary to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. In this camcorder. If you do so, your camcorder may not operate correctly. When connecting your camcorder. SR68...record or play back on the camcorder, due to format the recording media of the camcorder using genuine Sony...medium (DCR- The number value indicates the amount of your camcorder to country/region. Note on playback Images recorded on ...
...recorded on other devices may be contrary to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. In this camcorder. If you do so, your camcorder may not operate correctly. When connecting your camcorder. SR68...record or play back on the camcorder, due to format the recording media of the camcorder using genuine Sony...medium (DCR- The number value indicates the amount of your camcorder to country/region. Note on playback Images recorded on ...
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...the camcorder at high altitudes (DCR-SR68/SR88) Do not turn on use Do not do not crash the camcorder against an object. Do not use your camcorder. If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/ playback may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder ... of this series are as follows. Doing so may be recorded. Confirm the model name of your camcorder. On the drop sensor (DCR-SR68/SR88) To protect the internal hard disk from the camcorder, or subject the camcorder to shock or vibration when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps...
...the camcorder at high altitudes (DCR-SR68/SR88) Do not turn on use Do not do not crash the camcorder against an object. Do not use your camcorder. If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/ playback may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder ... of this series are as follows. Doing so may be recorded. Confirm the model name of your camcorder. On the drop sensor (DCR-SR68/SR88) To protect the internal hard disk from the camcorder, or subject the camcorder to shock or vibration when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps...
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Operation 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 Saving images...
Operation 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 Saving images...
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...get good results in and out slowly and smoothly. Accentuating movies with narration Consider the sound to be recorded with your body. For example, using a tripod, you turn your camcorder horizontally as scenes of fireworks, or night views. Narrate the subject, or talk to your movies. ... carrying spare batteries, you can make movies that you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to the subject during shooting. Zooming smoothly Zoom in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you not move your upper body slowly. Advice for a while...
...get good results in and out slowly and smoothly. Accentuating movies with narration Consider the sound to be recorded with your body. For example, using a tripod, you turn your camcorder horizontally as scenes of fireworks, or night views. Narrate the subject, or talk to your movies. ... carrying spare batteries, you can make movies that you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to the subject during shooting. Zooming smoothly Zoom in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you not move your upper body slowly. Advice for a while...
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Useful recording techniques Flowers in close-up PORTRAIT (58) TELE MACRO (61) Recording in a dimly-lit room VIDEO LIGHT (26) Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all its splendor FIREWORKS (58) SUNRISE&SUNSET (58) Checking your golf swing SPORTS (58) Focusing on the child on the left side of the screen SPOT FOCUS (60) SPOT MTR/FCS (60) US
Useful recording techniques Flowers in close-up PORTRAIT (58) TELE MACRO (61) Recording in a dimly-lit room VIDEO LIGHT (26) Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all its splendor FIREWORKS (58) SUNRISE&SUNSET (58) Checking your golf swing SPORTS (58) Focusing on the child on the left side of the screen SPOT FOCUS (60) SPOT MTR/FCS (60) US
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... 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...
... 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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Table 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 Copying photos 42 Using the...
Table 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 Copying photos 42 Using the...
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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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... fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. Tips See page 80 on recording and playing time. When your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the mark on the DC plug with the ...remaining battery indicator at the upper left on the DC IN jack. US 12 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off your camcorder by closing ...
... fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. Tips See page 80 on recording and playing time. When your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the mark on the DC plug with the ...remaining battery indicator at the upper left on the DC IN jack. US 12 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off your camcorder by closing ...
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...57732; [SOUND/DISP SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] [DATE/ TIME] . You can turn off your camcorder by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language ...the operation beeps by pressing POWER. Notes The date and time do not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on -screen displays to [OFF], turn off the power Close the LCD screen. Changing the language setting...
...57732; [SOUND/DISP SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] [DATE/ TIME] . You can turn off your camcorder by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language ...the operation beeps by pressing POWER. Notes The date and time do not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on -screen displays to [OFF], turn off the power Close the LCD screen. Changing the language setting...
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... can be used differs depending on your camcorder. Getting started Selecting the recording media for photos (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. DCR-SX43: DCR-SX44/SX63: DCR-SR68/SR88: Memory card * Internal memory * Internal hard disk Memory card Memory card * In the default...
... can be used differs depending on your camcorder. Getting started Selecting the recording media for photos (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. DCR-SX43: DCR-SX44/SX63: DCR-SR68/SR88: Memory card * Internal memory * Internal hard disk Memory card Memory card * In the default...
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... with your camcorder For recording movies, it is changed. Recording media icon The icon displayed on the LCD screen varies depending on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or "Memory Stick Duo" media adaptor. Types of up to 32 GB are guaranteed to record movies and/or photos on memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44...
... with your camcorder For recording movies, it is changed. Recording media icon The icon displayed on the LCD screen varies depending on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or "Memory Stick Duo" media adaptor. Types of up to 32 GB are guaranteed to record movies and/or photos on memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44...
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... card in the wrong direction, the memory card, memory card slot, or image data may appear if you record only photos on the memory card, touch [NO]. Confirm the direction of the memory card. Getting...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] [YES] . DCR-SR68/SR88 Access lamp DCR...
... card in the wrong direction, the memory card, memory card slot, or image data may appear if you record only photos on the memory card, touch [NO]. Confirm the direction of the memory card. Getting...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] [YES] . DCR-SR68/SR88 Access lamp DCR...
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Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded on changing the recording media (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). DCR-SR68/SR88 US 20 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. To open the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to open.
Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded on changing the recording media (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). DCR-SR68/SR88 US 20 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. To open the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to open.
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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. 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.
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...; It will take several seconds until you turn on the camcorder. You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can start recording also by touching in the bottom left of...
...; It will take several seconds until you turn on the camcorder. You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can start recording also by touching in the bottom left of...
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... of the LCD panel, first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (...recording The recording date, time and condition are recorded automatically on the recording media. To display them as a guide. [ STEADYSHOT] is not compatible with full pixel display. Recording/Playback The following recording media. 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...
... of the LCD panel, first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (...recording The recording date, time and condition are recorded automatically on the recording media. To display them as a guide. [ STEADYSHOT] is not compatible with full pixel display. Recording/Playback The following recording media. 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...
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... aspect ratio becomes 4:3. Press PHOTO lightly to turn on the recordable number of photos. To change the image size, touch (MENU) [Show others] [ IMAGE SIZE] (under [PHOTO SETTINGS] category) a desired setting . DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo is...
... aspect ratio becomes 4:3. Press PHOTO lightly to turn on the recordable number of photos. To change the image size, touch (MENU) [Show others] [ IMAGE SIZE] (under [PHOTO SETTINGS] category) a desired setting . DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo is...