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... Software" (1) (p. 24) "PMB" (software) including "PMB Guide" "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 38 for "Memory Stick" media you can be used in ( ) are cautioned that to operate this camcorder. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40, DCR-SX41, DCR-SX60 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
... Software" (1) (p. 24) "PMB" (software) including "PMB Guide" "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 38 for "Memory Stick" media you can be used in ( ) are cautioned that to operate this camcorder. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40, DCR-SX41, DCR-SX60 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
Operating Guide
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...Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 44). The screenshots are recorded without any problems. Compensation for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from the actual images of the LCD screen. In this Operating Guide, the internal memory of the camcorder... lost , save your recorded images on external media periodically. These points are used in a malfunction of the camcorder. If you repeat recording/deleting images for a long time, fragmentation of the computer. Also, you...
...Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 44). The screenshots are recorded without any problems. Compensation for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from the actual images of the LCD screen. In this Operating Guide, the internal memory of the camcorder... lost , save your recorded images on external media periodically. These points are used in a malfunction of the camcorder. If you repeat recording/deleting images for a long time, fragmentation of the computer. Also, you...
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... setting the date and time 14 Changing the language setting 15 Recording Recording 16 Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation 19 Playback Playback on the camcorder 20 Playing images on a TV 23 Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows 24 When using a Macintosh 24 Creating a disc...
... setting the date and time 14 Changing the language setting 15 Recording Recording 16 Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation 19 Playback Playback on the camcorder 20 Playing images on a TV 23 Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows 24 When using a Macintosh 24 Creating a disc...
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Table of contents Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 36 Coping with shooting conditions 37 Changing the recording media 37 To check the recording media settings 38 Dubbing or copying movies and photos from the internal memory to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 39 Customizing your camcorder with menus 40 Using the HELP function 40 Getting detailed information from the "Handycam Handbook 44 Additional information Troubleshooting 45 Precautions 47 Specifications 49 Screen indicators 52 Parts and controls 53 Index 54 US 11
Table of contents Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 36 Coping with shooting conditions 37 Changing the recording media 37 To check the recording media settings 38 Dubbing or copying movies and photos from the internal memory to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 39 Customizing your camcorder with menus 40 Using the HELP function 40 Getting detailed information from the "Handycam Handbook 44 Additional information Troubleshooting 45 Precautions 47 Specifications 49 Screen indicators 52 Parts and controls 53 Index 54 US 11
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... disappears, the photo is recorded. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. You can set basic options, such as changing the image size or deleting images, among the setting and adjustment items. Other items are set automatically. When Easy Handycam operation is displayed. Recording and playing movies and photos...
... disappears, the photo is recorded. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. You can set basic options, such as changing the image size or deleting images, among the setting and adjustment items. Other items are set automatically. When Easy Handycam operation is displayed. Recording and playing movies and photos...
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... the on-screen instructions to install the software. Depending on the computer screen. Read the terms of your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable (supplied). US 25 Saving movies and photos with a computer If the installation screen appears,... required software. Restart the computer if required to complete the installation. See page 44 on the "Handycam Handbook". Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer. Turn on the computer. Log on as an Administrator for the...
... the on-screen instructions to install the software. Depending on the computer screen. Read the terms of your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable (supplied). US 25 Saving movies and photos with a computer If the installation screen appears,... required software. Restart the computer if required to complete the installation. See page 44 on the "Handycam Handbook". Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer. Turn on the computer. Log on as an Administrator for the...
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... in this operation (p. 13). With (DISC BURN) on your camcorder, you can save movies and photos recorded on the internal memory only. 1 Turn on the installation procedure. The "Handycam Handbook" is completed, following icons will appear. Creating a disc with One ...Touch Disc Burn can be saved on a disc automatically. Install "PMB" beforehand (p. 24), however, do not start "PMB." Connect your camcorder to the computer using the AC...
... in this operation (p. 13). With (DISC BURN) on your camcorder, you can save movies and photos recorded on the internal memory only. 1 Turn on the installation procedure. The "Handycam Handbook" is completed, following icons will appear. Creating a disc with One ...Touch Disc Burn can be saved on a disc automatically. Install "PMB" beforehand (p. 24), however, do not start "PMB." Connect your camcorder to the computer using the AC...
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... the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). 1 Turn on the camcorder screen. 2 Touch [ USB CONNECT] to import images from a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. The [Handycam Utility] window appears on the computer when you perform One Touch Disc Burn. Saving movies and photos with Easy...
... the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). 1 Turn on the camcorder screen. 2 Touch [ USB CONNECT] to import images from a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. The [Handycam Utility] window appears on the computer when you perform One Touch Disc Burn. Saving movies and photos with Easy...
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It may appear. Double-click the "PMB Guide" short-cut icon on the computer screen, click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [PMB] to be saved. If the icon is completed, a screen to indicate that movies are being analyzed may take a ... "PMB Guide." See "PMB Guide" on the computer screen to analyze movies. Changing the destination drive or folder for movies and photos On the [Handycam Utility] screen in step 3 above, click [Easy PC Back-up ] [Import]. You can operate "PMB." If the icon is not displayed ...
It may appear. Double-click the "PMB Guide" short-cut icon on the computer screen, click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [PMB] to be saved. If the icon is completed, a screen to indicate that movies are being analyzed may take a ... "PMB Guide." See "PMB Guide" on the computer screen to analyze movies. Changing the destination drive or folder for movies and photos On the [Handycam Utility] screen in step 3 above, click [Easy PC Back-up ] [Import]. You can operate "PMB." If the icon is not displayed ...
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... item Using the HELP function To see the descriptions on the HOME MENU, touch (HELP) on the HOME MENU screen. (The bottom of your camcorder with menus Menu items are described in more details with color photos in the context appear. (OPTION) Category Follow the instruction on...on the screen, touch another tab. (There may be changed. US 40 Touch the desired tab the item to change in the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 44). You can change the setting. The menu items you touch (HOME), the HOME MENU appears. Using the HOME MENU When you can...
... item Using the HELP function To see the descriptions on the HOME MENU, touch (HELP) on the HOME MENU screen. (The bottom of your camcorder with menus Menu items are described in more details with color photos in the context appear. (OPTION) Category Follow the instruction on...on the screen, touch another tab. (There may be changed. US 40 Touch the desired tab the item to change in the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 44). You can change the setting. The menu items you touch (HOME), the HOME MENU appears. Using the HOME MENU When you can...
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... SETTINGS] during playback. CALIBRATION Calibrates the touch panel. Sets whether or not the camcorder is changed to make sure the subject is horizontal or vertical. US 42 REMAINING...size. OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE p. 23 DISP OUTPUT Sets whether the on-screen displays appear on and off when you open and close the LCD screen. [SOUND/DISP SET] is turned on the TV screen or not. DIGITAL ZOOM...or vertical. VIEW IMAGES SET DATA CODE Displays the detailed recording data during Easy Handycam operation. CLOCK/ LANG CLOCK SET p. 14 AREA SET p. 14 DST SET//SUMMERTIME p. ...
... SETTINGS] during playback. CALIBRATION Calibrates the touch panel. Sets whether or not the camcorder is changed to make sure the subject is horizontal or vertical. US 42 REMAINING...size. OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE p. 23 DISP OUTPUT Sets whether the on-screen displays appear on and off when you open and close the LCD screen. [SOUND/DISP SET] is turned on the TV screen or not. DIGITAL ZOOM...or vertical. VIEW IMAGES SET DATA CODE Displays the detailed recording data during Easy Handycam operation. CLOCK/ LANG CLOCK SET p. 14 AREA SET p. 14 DST SET//SUMMERTIME p. ...
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... printed on the computer screen. When using a Macintosh, open the [Handbook] - [US] folder in the disc drive of your camcorder, then click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)]. The model name of them with color photos. US 44 If it is not installed on your computer, you want to... know more about operating your camcorder. 1 To install the "Handycam Handbook" on a Windows computer, place the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM, then copy [Handbook.pdf ]. You need Adobe ...
... printed on the computer screen. When using a Macintosh, open the [Handbook] - [US] folder in the disc drive of your camcorder, then click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)]. The model name of them with color photos. US 44 If it is not installed on your computer, you want to... know more about operating your camcorder. 1 To install the "Handycam Handbook" on a Windows computer, place the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM, then copy [Handbook.pdf ]. You need Adobe ...
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...; It takes a few seconds for details on . Attach a charged battery pack to a computer. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. See the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 44) for your Sony dealer. The camcorder does not operate even when the power is not recognized by the computer. Disconnect devices from...
...; It takes a few seconds for details on . Attach a charged battery pack to a computer. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. See the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 44) for your Sony dealer. The camcorder does not operate even when the power is not recognized by the computer. Disconnect devices from...
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...[ EMPTY] (See "Getting detailed information from the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media completely. When you transfer the camcorder, it is recommended that you may not delete data from the "Handycam Handbook"" on the lens surface In hot or humid locations When the lens is not charged, ...the camcorder operation will be affected as long as described above substances on your data. US 48 ...
...[ EMPTY] (See "Getting detailed information from the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media completely. When you transfer the camcorder, it is recommended that you may not delete data from the "Handycam Handbook"" on the lens surface In hot or humid locations When the lens is not charged, ...the camcorder operation will be affected as long as described above substances on your data. US 48 ...
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... other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ,"...Memory Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "DVDirect" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories...
... other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ,"...Memory Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "DVDirect" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories...
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... drive or folder........28 Disc recorder 34 DST SET 14 Dubbing 39 DVDirect Express 30 DVD writer 30 E Easy Handycam operation.........19 Easy PC Back-up 27 Editing movies 29 F Format 36 H Handycam Handbook 44 HELP function 40 HOME MENU 40, 41 I Install 24 L Language 15 US 54 M Macintosh 24 Maintenance 47... TV Type 23 U USB 24, 30 Using a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source 13 V VISUAL INDEX 20 Volume 21 W Warning indicators 46 Windows 24 Z Zoom 17, 19, 22 You will find the menu lists on pages 41 to 43.
... drive or folder........28 Disc recorder 34 DST SET 14 Dubbing 39 DVDirect Express 30 DVD writer 30 E Easy Handycam operation.........19 Easy PC Back-up 27 Editing movies 29 F Format 36 H Handycam Handbook 44 HELP function 40 HOME MENU 40, 41 I Install 24 L Language 15 US 54 M Macintosh 24 Maintenance 47... TV Type 23 U USB 24, 30 Using a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source 13 V VISUAL INDEX 20 Volume 21 W Warning indicators 46 Windows 24 Z Zoom 17, 19, 22 You will find the menu lists on pages 41 to 43.
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Click Handycam Handbook DCR-SX40/SX41/SX60 Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index 2009 Sony Corporation 4-132-760-11(1) US
Click Handycam Handbook DCR-SX40/SX41/SX60 Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index 2009 Sony Corporation 4-132-760-11(1) US
Handycam® Handbook
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... manual. Design and specifications of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Using the Handycam Handbook You will find information on using your camcorder to its fullest in this Handycam Handbook, the internal memory of your camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." ... is the Help of Adobe Reader for an item by keyword using your camcorder. In this Handycam Handbook. Refer to use Adobe Reader. You can search for tips on your camcorder connected to a computer will jump to the Operating Guide (a separate volume)....
... manual. Design and specifications of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Using the Handycam Handbook You will find information on using your camcorder to its fullest in this Handycam Handbook, the internal memory of your camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." ... is the Help of Adobe Reader for an item by keyword using your camcorder. In this Handycam Handbook. Refer to use Adobe Reader. You can search for tips on your camcorder connected to a computer will jump to the Operating Guide (a separate volume)....
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...for successful recording 19 Recording and playing movies and photos easily ( Easy Handycam Operation) ...20 Recording movies 20 Shooting photos 22 Playing movies 23 ...photos 25 Recording 26 Recording movies 26 Shooting photos 28 Useful functions for recording movies and photos 30 Zooming 30 Adjusting the exposure for information quickly 2 Useful recording techniques 6 Parts and controls 7 Screen indicators...of the HOME MENU 11 List of the OPTION MENU 12 Read this before operating your camcorder 13 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 15 Step 2: Turning the power on,...
...for successful recording 19 Recording and playing movies and photos easily ( Easy Handycam Operation) ...20 Recording movies 20 Shooting photos 22 Playing movies 23 ...photos 25 Recording 26 Recording movies 26 Shooting photos 28 Useful functions for recording movies and photos 30 Zooming 30 Adjusting the exposure for information quickly 2 Useful recording techniques 6 Parts and controls 7 Screen indicators...of the HOME MENU 11 List of the OPTION MENU 12 Read this before operating your camcorder 13 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 15 Step 2: Turning the power on,...
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Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Notes When the item you want is not on the screen, touch another tab. (There may be no tab.) You cannot use the OPTION MENU during Easy Handycam operation. The tabs and items that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder at the time. 10 Index
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Notes When the item you want is not on the screen, touch another tab. (There may be no tab.) You cannot use the OPTION MENU during Easy Handycam operation. The tabs and items that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder at the time. 10 Index