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... the user to the presence of electric shock to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Record the serial number in the literature accompanying the appliance. Do not expose the batteries to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of...
... the user to the presence of electric shock to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Record the serial number in the literature accompanying the appliance. Do not expose the batteries to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of...
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...sun. Do not incinerate or dispose of in the instructions. You can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of used rechargeable batteries to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the specified...handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. UL is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. US Even if your camcorder. Replace the battery with Canadian ICES-003. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. This product has...
...sun. Do not incinerate or dispose of in the instructions. You can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of used rechargeable batteries to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the specified...handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. UL is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. US Even if your camcorder. Replace the battery with Canadian ICES-003. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. This product has...
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... Power cord (Mains lead) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 24) "PMB" (software) including "PMB ...Rules. The supplied interface cable must accept any questions about this camcorder. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the equipment...and used with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40, DCR-SX41, DCR-SX60 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. If you have any interference received, including...
... Power cord (Mains lead) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 24) "PMB" (software) including "PMB ...Rules. The supplied interface cable must accept any questions about this camcorder. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the equipment...and used with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40, DCR-SX41, DCR-SX60 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. If you have any interference received, including...
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... removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from Windows Vista. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may be sure to a malfunction of the computer. It is manufactured using a digital still camera, and therefore may vary depending on the operating system of the camcorder, recording media...
... removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from Windows Vista. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may be sure to a malfunction of the computer. It is manufactured using a digital still camera, and therefore may vary depending on the operating system of the camcorder, recording media...
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Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Read this first 6 Operation flow 9 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 12 Charging the battery pack abroad 13 Step 2: Turning the power on, and 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 ...
Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Read this first 6 Operation flow 9 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 12 Charging the battery pack abroad 13 Step 2: Turning the power on, and 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 ...
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...AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is facing down. 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 the arrow ...until it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure that the mark on the DC plug is charged, disconnect the...
...AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is facing down. 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 the arrow ...until it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure that the mark on the DC plug is charged, disconnect the...
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... When your camcorder is on, you can charge the battery pack in any metallic objects. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery pack . Charging the battery pack abroad You can check the approximate amount of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any countries/...14) are turned off. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at the upper left on the battery pack and the AC Adaptor When you leave your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. ...
... When your camcorder is on, you can charge the battery pack in any metallic objects. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery pack . Charging the battery pack abroad You can check the approximate amount of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any countries/...14) are turned off. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at the upper left on the battery pack and the AC Adaptor When you leave your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. ...
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... two-layered discs. Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. 1 Turn on any discs will be burnt exceeds that have not been saved on your camcorder, and connect the DVD writer ...to the (USB) jack of your camcorder with (DISC BURN) on your camcorder. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 when the total memory size of movies to be...the disc tray on the DVD writer opens and you can save movies to a disc when using battery power, the DVD writer does not work. 2 Insert an unused disc into the DVD writer,...
... two-layered discs. Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. 1 Turn on any discs will be burnt exceeds that have not been saved on your camcorder, and connect the DVD writer ...to the (USB) jack of your camcorder with (DISC BURN) on your camcorder. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 when the total memory size of movies to be...the disc tray on the DVD writer opens and you can save movies to a disc when using battery power, the DVD writer does not work. 2 Insert an unused disc into the DVD writer,...
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............. PROTECT Sets the protection to a playlist. ERASE Erases a movie from a playlist. PLAYLIST EDIT ADD Adds a movie to avoid deleting photos. DISC BURN p. 26 BATTERY INFO Displays the battery information. (MANAGE MEDIA) category MOVIE MEDIA SET p. 37 PHOTO MEDIA SET p. 38 MEDIA INFO Displays information on the same day at one time in... media, such as free space. ERASE ALL Erases all movies from a playlist. Connects the internal memory via USB. US 41 Making good use of your camcorder
............. PROTECT Sets the protection to a playlist. ERASE Erases a movie from a playlist. PLAYLIST EDIT ADD Adds a movie to avoid deleting photos. DISC BURN p. 26 BATTERY INFO Displays the battery information. (MANAGE MEDIA) category MOVIE MEDIA SET p. 37 PHOTO MEDIA SET p. 38 MEDIA INFO Displays information on the same day at one time in... media, such as free space. ERASE ALL Erases all movies from a playlist. Connects the internal memory via USB. US 41 Making good use of your camcorder
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... images (p. 36). The total number of movie scenes or photos has exceeded the recordable capacity of your camcorder, and "PMB Guide" (p. 28) on the problem. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. See the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 44) for repair. Delete... socket) (p. 12). The power abruptly turns off. Use the AC Adaptor (p. 13). Turn on . Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 12). Connect the plug of data stored on . The power does not turn on the (Movie) or (Photo) lamp. ...
... images (p. 36). The total number of movie scenes or photos has exceeded the recordable capacity of your camcorder, and "PMB Guide" (p. 28) on the problem. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. See the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 44) for repair. Delete... socket) (p. 12). The power abruptly turns off. Use the AC Adaptor (p. 13). Turn on . Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 12). Connect the plug of data stored on . The power does not turn on the (Movie) or (Photo) lamp. ...
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...media was restricted on the internal memory (p. 36). An error may have tried to fix a couple of your camcorder. Battery power is damaged. Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on other media. The Image Database File is low...C:32: Remove the power source. C:04: The battery pack is not enough free space for recording images. Inform them of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Check the Image Database File by touching (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) ...
...media was restricted on the internal memory (p. 36). An error may have tried to fix a couple of your camcorder. Battery power is damaged. Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on other media. The Image Database File is low...C:32: Remove the power source. C:04: The battery pack is not enough free space for recording images. Inform them of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Check the Image Database File by touching (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) ...
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... for a long time, turn it on it. Do not use a deformed or damaged battery pack. Keep metal contacts clean. If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your camcorder get wet, for example, and operate it checked by recording and playing back images about once a ...) such as by placing anything heavy on and let it run by a Sony dealer before storing it may occur. On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. This damages the inside the casing, unplug your camcorder, it any liquid that you use the LCD Cleaning Kit (sold separately), do...
... for a long time, turn it on it. Do not use a deformed or damaged battery pack. Keep metal contacts clean. If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your camcorder get wet, for example, and operate it checked by recording and playing back images about once a ...) such as by placing anything heavy on and let it run by a Sony dealer before storing it may occur. On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. This damages the inside the casing, unplug your camcorder, it any liquid that you use the LCD Cleaning Kit (sold separately), do...
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... vinyl objects for more than 24 hours. Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide and sunscreen Handling the camcorder with above . On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor or while the...
... vinyl objects for more than 24 hours. Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide and sunscreen Handling the camcorder with above . On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor or while the...
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...Recording media (Movie/Photo) Internal memory: DCR-SX40: 4 GB DCR-SX41: 8 GB DCR-SX60: 16 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of pixels: 123 200 (560 × 220) General Power requirements: DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor... Approx. 410 000 pixels Effective (Photos, 16:9): Approx. 250 000 pixels Effective (Photos, 4:3): Approx. 340 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 60×(Optical), 120×, 2 000×(Digital) F1.8 ~ 6.0 Focal length: f=1.8 ~ 108 mm (3/32 ~ 4 3/8 in.) When converted to [ON], shutter ...
...Recording media (Movie/Photo) Internal memory: DCR-SX40: 4 GB DCR-SX41: 8 GB DCR-SX60: 16 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of pixels: 123 200 (560 × 220) General Power requirements: DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor... Approx. 410 000 pixels Effective (Photos, 16:9): Approx. 250 000 pixels Effective (Photos, 4:3): Approx. 340 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 60×(Optical), 120×, 2 000×(Digital) F1.8 ~ 6.0 Focal length: f=1.8 ~ 108 mm (3/32 ~ 4 3/8 in.) When converted to [ON], shutter ...
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... (50) 175 (115) DCR-SX41: Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] Recording time 120 (105) 170 (105) 360 (230) DCR-SX60: Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] Recording time 235 (210) 340 (210) 715 (460) The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable time. A Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ...playback time Measured when using the camcorder at 25 C (77 ˚F) (10 C to 30 C (50 ˚F to change without notice. Manufactured under which you repeat recording start/stop, switching the MODE lamp, and zooming. Example of expected recording time of movies in...
... (50) 175 (115) DCR-SX41: Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] Recording time 120 (105) 170 (105) 360 (230) DCR-SX60: Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] Recording time 235 (210) 340 (210) 715 (460) The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable time. A Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ...playback time Measured when using the camcorder at 25 C (77 ˚F) (10 C to 30 C (50 ˚F to change without notice. Manufactured under which you repeat recording start/stop, switching the MODE lamp, and zooming. Example of expected recording time of movies in...
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... right Bottom Upper left Indicator 60 min Meaning HOME button Self-timer recording BLT-IN ZOOM MIC MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT Remaining battery Return button Center Indicator [STBY]/[REC] Meaning Recording status Photo size Slide show set Warning Playback mode Upper right Indicator 0:00:00 [00min] Meaning Recording mode...
... right Bottom Upper left Indicator 60 min Meaning HOME button Self-timer recording BLT-IN ZOOM MIC MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT Remaining battery Return button Center Indicator [STBY]/[REC] Meaning Recording status Photo size Slide show set Warning Playback mode Upper right Indicator 0:00:00 [00min] Meaning Recording mode...
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...the LCD screen facing out. This is convenient during playback operations. Power zoom lever (17, 19) PHOTO button (19) MODE button (18) (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (14) Battery pack (12) Tripod receptacle (37) BATT (battery) release lever (13) CHG (charge) lamp (12) START... Duo" media slot (38) Access lamp (Internal memory, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (38) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. (USB) jack (30, 31, 33) US 53 Additional information
...the LCD screen facing out. This is convenient during playback operations. Power zoom lever (17, 19) PHOTO button (19) MODE button (18) (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (14) Battery pack (12) Tripod receptacle (37) BATT (battery) release lever (13) CHG (charge) lamp (12) START... Duo" media slot (38) Access lamp (Internal memory, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (38) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. (USB) jack (30, 31, 33) US 53 Additional information
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Index A A/V connecting cable...........23, 34 B Backlight 37 Battery 12 C Capturing photos from a movie 29 Charging the battery abroad......13 Charging the battery pack..........12 Computer 24 Computer system 24 Copy 39 Copying a disc 29 Creating a disc 29 D DATE/TIME 14 DELETE 36 Destination drive or folder........28 ... 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.
Index A A/V connecting cable...........23, 34 B Backlight 37 Battery 12 C Capturing photos from a movie 29 Charging the battery abroad......13 Charging the battery pack..........12 Computer 24 Computer system 24 Copy 39 Copying a disc 29 Creating a disc 29 D DATE/TIME 14 DELETE 36 Destination drive or folder........28 ... 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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... Shooting photos 22 Playing movies 23 Viewing 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 8 " HOME" and " OPTION"...the language setting 18 Recording/Playback Five pieces 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 the camcorder 32 Playing movies 32 Viewing photos 33 Index
... Shooting photos 22 Playing movies 23 Viewing 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 8 " HOME" and " OPTION"...the language setting 18 Recording/Playback Five pieces 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 the camcorder 32 Playing movies 32 Viewing photos 33 Index
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... face (Face Index 35 Searching for desired images by date (Date Index 36 Using PB zoom with photos 37 Playing back a series of photos (Slide show 38 Playing images on a... etc., other than DVDirect Express 52 Creating a disc with a recorder, etc 53 Checking the battery information 54 Utilizing recording media Changing the recording media 55 Selecting the recording media for movies 55...photos (Formatting 58 Preventing data on the internal memory from being recovered 59 Customizing your camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies 60 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos 64...
... face (Face Index 35 Searching for desired images by date (Date Index 36 Using PB zoom with photos 37 Playing back a series of photos (Slide show 38 Playing images on a... etc., other than DVDirect Express 52 Creating a disc with a recorder, etc 53 Checking the battery information 54 Utilizing recording media Changing the recording media 55 Selecting the recording media for movies 55...photos (Formatting 58 Preventing data on the internal memory from being recovered 59 Customizing your camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies 60 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos 64...