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...or even chemical burns. Otherwise, fire or injury may cause undesired operation. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may result. For more information regarding recycling of the FCC Rules. Replace the battery with Canadian ICES-003. ... reference. Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this device must accept any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. US Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is subject to charge the battery pack using the AC Adaptor. This ...
...or even chemical burns. Otherwise, fire or injury may cause undesired operation. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may result. For more information regarding recycling of the FCC Rules. Replace the battery with Canadian ICES-003. ... reference. Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this device must accept any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. US Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is subject to charge the battery pack using the AC Adaptor. This ...
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...that any questions about this product, you may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must be used in accordance with this camcorder. However, there is for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may call...the FCC Rules. Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply 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 changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to ...
...that any questions about this product, you may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must be used in accordance with this camcorder. However, there is for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may call...the FCC Rules. Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply 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 changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to ...
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...access lamp (p. 38) are recorded without any problems. Compensation for effective use Using the camcorder The camcorder is not possible due to make sure the image and sound are lit or flashing. Notes on use . See "Precautions" (p. 47). Do not do not affect the ...recording in each local language are referred as a DVD-R using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the camcorder. If you can ...
...access lamp (p. 38) are recorded without any problems. Compensation for effective use Using the camcorder The camcorder is not possible due to make sure the image and sound are lit or flashing. Notes on use . See "Precautions" (p. 47). Do not do not affect the ...recording in each local language are referred as a DVD-R using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the camcorder. If you can ...
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... are recorded on the internal memory. You can free up recording space by connecting the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately) to your camcorder (p. 20) Playing movies and photos on a connected TV (p. 23) Saving movies and photos on a disc Saving movies and photos with a computer (p. 24)... Creating a disc with a DVD writer or recorder (p. 30) Operating by the camcorder screen, you can create a disc and play it back on DVDirect Express by deleting movies and photos that you have saved on your...
... are recorded on the internal memory. You can free up recording space by connecting the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately) to your camcorder (p. 20) Playing movies and photos on a connected TV (p. 23) Saving movies and photos on a disc Saving movies and photos with a computer (p. 24)... Creating a disc with a DVD writer or recorder (p. 30) Operating by the camcorder screen, you can create a disc and play it back on DVDirect Express by deleting movies and photos that you have saved on your...
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... 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 with one touch...
... 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 with one touch...
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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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... socket) Battery pack Power cord (Mains lead) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it in the direction of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure that the mark on charging, recording and playing time. US 12 The CHG ...until it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. 1 Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to ...
... socket) Battery pack Power cord (Mains lead) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it in the direction of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure that the mark on charging, recording and playing time. US 12 The CHG ...until it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. 1 Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to ...
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Notes 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. Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections ... the DC plug of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at the upper left on the LCD screen. Getting started When your camcorder is on, you can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your...
Notes 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. Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections ... the DC plug of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at the upper left on the LCD screen. Getting started When your camcorder is on, you can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your...
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...1 hour. The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can turn on your camcorder. To display the date and time, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [VIEW IMAGES SET] [DATA CODE] [DATE...time, then touch . POWER button (Movie): To record movies (Photo): To record photos 2 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn off the operation beeps by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [BEEP] ...
...1 hour. The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can turn on your camcorder. To display the date and time, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [VIEW IMAGES SET] [DATA CODE] [DATE...time, then touch . POWER button (Movie): To record movies (Photo): To record photos 2 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn off the operation beeps by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [BEEP] ...
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To turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language Getting started US 15 Changing the language setting You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 42) is turned POWER button You can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off . (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is set to show messages in a specified language. The off the power Close the LCD screen.
To turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language Getting started US 15 Changing the language setting You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 42) is turned POWER button You can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off . (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is set to show messages in a specified language. The off the power Close the LCD screen.
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US 16 Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the internal memory (p. 37). Fasten the grip belt. Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 14). Recording Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded on your camcorder.
US 16 Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the internal memory (p. 37). Fasten the grip belt. Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 14). Recording Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded on your camcorder.
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...a slower zoom. Press START/STOP to the camcorder , and then adjust the angle . Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. If you can magnify images with the power zoom lever. Set the zooming level by using the digital zoom. START/STOP button Power zoom lever Recording ... [ STEADYSHOT] is set to [ON] in mirror mode. 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder You can increase the zooming level by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [DIGITAL...
...a slower zoom. Press START/STOP to the camcorder , and then adjust the angle . Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. If you can magnify images with the power zoom lever. Set the zooming level by using the digital zoom. START/STOP button Power zoom lever Recording ... [ STEADYSHOT] is set to [ON] in mirror mode. 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder You can increase the zooming level by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [DIGITAL...
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US 18 Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on the (Photo) lamp. The aspect ratio of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 14). Press MODE to turn on the internal memory (p. 37). Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of the screen becomes 4:3. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder.
US 18 Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on the (Photo) lamp. The aspect ratio of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 14). Press MODE to turn on the internal memory (p. 37). Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of the screen becomes 4:3. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder.
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...index screen of scenes by a certain interval (Film Roll Index) Previous To the index screen of face scenes (Face Index) To the list of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 14). Touch (VIEW IMAGES). (VIEW IMAGES) The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some...58562;. If you touch the movie or photo with the movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder. Playing movies Open the LCD screen of recording dates Next To return to recording mode ...
...index screen of scenes by a certain interval (Film Roll Index) Previous To the index screen of face scenes (Face Index) To the list of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 14). Touch (VIEW IMAGES). (VIEW IMAGES) The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some...58562;. If you touch the movie or photo with the movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder. Playing movies Open the LCD screen of recording dates Next To return to recording mode ...
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... stop To fast-reverse Next OPTION MENU To fast-forward To pause/play When playback from the OPTION MENU (p. 40). Playback US 21 Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie.
... stop To fast-reverse Next OPTION MENU To fast-forward To pause/play When playback from the OPTION MENU (p. 40). Playback US 21 Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie.
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Your camcorder displays the selected photo. US 22 If you touch a point in the PB ZOOM frame, the point comes to the center in the photo by moving the power zoom lever while viewing photos (PB ZOOM). Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen To start/stop slide show Next OPTION MENU You can zoom in the frame. When viewing photos recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, (playback folder) appears on the screen.
Your camcorder displays the selected photo. US 22 If you touch a point in the PB ZOOM frame, the point comes to the center in the photo by moving the power zoom lever while viewing photos (PB ZOOM). Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen To start/stop slide show Next OPTION MENU You can zoom in the frame. When viewing photos recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, (playback folder) appears on the screen.
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... connecting cable or an A/V connecting cable with an A/V connecting cable. The yellow plug connection is not necessary. Connect your camcorder to the input your camcorder will not output audio. Connect the white and red plugs (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of... the S VIDEO plug will be connected to. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the TV. Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable (, supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (sold separately), higher quality ...
... connecting cable or an A/V connecting cable with an A/V connecting cable. The yellow plug connection is not necessary. Connect your camcorder to the input your camcorder will not output audio. Connect the white and red plugs (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of... the S VIDEO plug will be connected to. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the TV. Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable (, supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (sold separately), higher quality ...
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...photos using a computer, install "PMB" from the supplied CD-ROM beforehand. Do not format the internal memory of your camcorder to the higher. http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ ms/us/ OS*1 Microsoft Windows XP SP3*2/Windows Vista SP1*3 CPU Intel Pentium III: 1 GHz or faster ... of "PMB" first, some functions may be necessary when creating DVD discs). It is necessary to ensure that of the "PMB" of your camcorder, see the following website. Hard disk Disk volume required for installation: Approximately 500 MB (5 GB or more Other system requirements for OS should be...
...photos using a computer, install "PMB" from the supplied CD-ROM beforehand. Do not format the internal memory of your camcorder to the higher. http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ ms/us/ OS*1 Microsoft Windows XP SP3*2/Windows Vista SP1*3 CPU Intel Pentium III: 1 GHz or faster ... of "PMB" first, some functions may be necessary when creating DVD discs). It is necessary to ensure that of the "PMB" of your camcorder, see the following website. Hard disk Disk volume required for installation: Approximately 500 MB (5 GB or more Other system requirements for OS should be...
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...57732; (OTHERS) [USB CONNECT]. Click [Continue] on the computer screen. Read the terms of your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable (supplied). If the installation screen appears, follow the instructions to install the required software. ... the computer if required to install third party software. 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 installation. ...
...57732; (OTHERS) [USB CONNECT]. Click [Continue] on the computer screen. Read the terms of your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable (supplied). If the installation screen appears, follow the instructions to install the required software. ... the computer if required to install third party software. 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 installation. ...
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...been saved with one touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can save movies and photos recorded on the internal memory only. 1 Turn on your camcorder, and connect it down. 2 Turn on the installation procedure. The "Handycam Handbook" is completed, following icons will appear. When ...the installation is not installed in this operation (p. 13). With (DISC BURN) on your camcorder, you can use. If any other software than "PMB" starts automatically, shut it to the computer using the AC Adaptor supplied for this...
...been saved with one touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can save movies and photos recorded on the internal memory only. 1 Turn on your camcorder, and connect it down. 2 Turn on the installation procedure. The "Handycam Handbook" is completed, following icons will appear. When ...the installation is not installed in this operation (p. 13). With (DISC BURN) on your camcorder, you can use. If any other software than "PMB" starts automatically, shut it to the computer using the AC Adaptor supplied for this...