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...This device complies with the limits for a digital device pursuant to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40, DCR-SX41, DCR-SX60 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Note This equipment has been tested and found to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules..." (This manual) (1) See page 38 for the FCC related matters only. However, there is for "Memory Stick" media you can be used in a particular installation. The number below is no guarantee that to which can use with this camcorder. If you have any questions about this equipment.
...This device complies with the limits for a digital device pursuant to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40, DCR-SX41, DCR-SX60 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Note This equipment has been tested and found to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules..." (This manual) (1) See page 38 for the FCC related matters only. However, there is for "Memory Stick" media you can be used in a particular installation. The number below is no guarantee that to which can use with this camcorder. If you have any questions about this equipment.
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...are lit or flashing. Change the screen language before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." In this Operating Guide, both "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo... programs, films, video tapes, and other malfunctions could occur. ejecting "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder When connecting your camcorder to the copyright laws. To prevent your image data using a digital ...
...are lit or flashing. Change the screen language before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." In this Operating Guide, both "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo... programs, films, video tapes, and other malfunctions could occur. ejecting "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder When connecting your camcorder to the copyright laws. To prevent your image data using a digital ...
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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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... that was most recently played or recorded. If you can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on your camcorder. Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 14). Touch (VIEW IMAGES). (VIEW IMAGES) The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds. ... To the index screen of face scenes (Face Index) To the list of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) US 20 Playback Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos on the internal...
... that was most recently played or recorded. If you can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on your camcorder. Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 14). Touch (VIEW IMAGES). (VIEW IMAGES) The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds. ... To the index screen of face scenes (Face Index) To the list of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) US 20 Playback Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos on the internal...
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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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...The [Handycam Utility] window appears on the camcorder screen. 2 Touch [ USB CONNECT] to import images from the internal memory, or [ USB CONNECT] to a computer automatically. Saving movies and photos with Easy PC Back-up can be imported to import images from a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. US 27 4 Follow... the instructions on the computer screen. Movies and photos are not saved on your camcorder that have not yet been saved with a computer The [USB SELECT] ...
...The [Handycam Utility] window appears on the camcorder screen. 2 Touch [ USB CONNECT] to import images from the internal memory, or [ USB CONNECT] to a computer automatically. Saving movies and photos with Easy PC Back-up can be imported to import images from a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. US 27 4 Follow... the instructions on the computer screen. Movies and photos are not saved on your camcorder that have not yet been saved with a computer The [USB SELECT] ...
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... not do any of the following when creating a disc. Turn off the camcorder Disconnect the USB cable or the AC Adaptor Subject the camcorder to mechanical shock or vibration Eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media from the camcorder You cannot add movies to a created disc. Play the created...
... not do any of the following when creating a disc. Turn off the camcorder Disconnect the USB cable or the AC Adaptor Subject the camcorder to mechanical shock or vibration Eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media from the camcorder You cannot add movies to a created disc. Play the created...
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... device to disc creation devices, such as a Sony DVD writer other than DVDirect Express You can save movies on a disc by connecting your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer with the USB cable is described here. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the... DVD writer, recorder The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcorder screen. 2 Touch [ USB CONNECT] when movies are recorded on the internal memory, or [ USB CONNECT] when movies are recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on the camcorder screen. 5 Disconnect the USB cable. Saving images with the devices ...
... device to disc creation devices, such as a Sony DVD writer other than DVDirect Express You can save movies on a disc by connecting your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer with the USB cable is described here. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the... DVD writer, recorder The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcorder screen. 2 Touch [ USB CONNECT] when movies are recorded on the internal memory, or [ USB CONNECT] when movies are recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on the camcorder screen. 5 Disconnect the USB cable. Saving images with the devices ...
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...DELETE] [ DELETE ALL] [YES] [YES] . While [Executing...] is lit or flashing while formatting the medium.) US 36 MEMORY] or [MEMORY STICK]). Touch [YES] [YES] . 4 Touch [YES] . To delete ...(MANAGE MEDIA) [MEDIA FORMAT]. 3 Touch and display the mark on the camcorder, disconnect the AC Adaptor, or eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media from your camcorder Deleting movies and photos You can free media space by deleting movies and photos from recording...
...DELETE] [ DELETE ALL] [YES] [YES] . While [Executing...] is lit or flashing while formatting the medium.) US 36 MEMORY] or [MEMORY STICK]). Touch [YES] [YES] . 4 Touch [YES] . To delete ...(MANAGE MEDIA) [MEDIA FORMAT]. 3 Touch and display the mark on the camcorder, disconnect the AC Adaptor, or eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media from your camcorder Deleting movies and photos You can free media space by deleting movies and photos from recording...
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... (MANAGE MEDIA) [MOVIE MEDIA SET]. Selecting the recording media for the recordable time of movies. Making good use of your camcorder. The [MOVIE MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired medium. Touch [YES] . To cancel the backlight ... memory. Movies Internal memory "Memory Stick" media Photos You can select the internal memory or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media as the recording, playback, or editing medium on the menu (p. 40). In the default setting, both movies and photos are available on your camcorder...
... (MANAGE MEDIA) [MOVIE MEDIA SET]. Selecting the recording media for the recordable time of movies. Making good use of your camcorder. The [MOVIE MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired medium. Touch [YES] . To cancel the backlight ... memory. Movies Internal memory "Memory Stick" media Photos You can select the internal memory or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media as the recording, playback, or editing medium on the menu (p. 40). In the default setting, both movies and photos are available on your camcorder...
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...). The media icon is recommended that you use "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media of 512MB or larger marked with: ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" media)* ("Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media) * Marked with this camcorder. Open the "Memory Stick Duo" media cover, and insert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media into the "Memory Stick Duo" media slot until it clicks. ...
...). The media icon is recommended that you use "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media of 512MB or larger marked with: ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" media)* ("Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media) * Marked with this camcorder. Open the "Memory Stick Duo" media cover, and insert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media into the "Memory Stick Duo" media slot until it clicks. ...
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US 39 Making good use of your camcorder It may be possible that there is not enough free space.] is displayed in once. Do not open the "Memory Stick Duo" media cover during recording. When inserting or ejecting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, be careful so that the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media does not...
US 39 Making good use of your camcorder It may be possible that there is not enough free space.] is displayed in once. Do not open the "Memory Stick Duo" media cover during recording. When inserting or ejecting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, be careful so that the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media does not...
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... and plays a movie playlist. (OTHERS) category DELETE DELETE p. 36 DELETE p. 36 PHOTO CAPTURE Captures photos from desired scenes of your camcorder MOVE Changes the order of movies in a playlist. Connects the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media via USB. DIVIDE Divides movies. ADD by date p. 39 EDIT DELETE p. 36 DELETE p. 36 PROTECT Sets the... from a playlist. ERASE Erases a movie from a playlist. USB CONNECT.......... US 41 Making good use of movies. PROTECT Sets the protection to a playlist. Connects the internal memory via USB.
... and plays a movie playlist. (OTHERS) category DELETE DELETE p. 36 DELETE p. 36 PHOTO CAPTURE Captures photos from desired scenes of your camcorder MOVE Changes the order of movies in a playlist. Connects the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media via USB. DIVIDE Divides movies. ADD by date p. 39 EDIT DELETE p. 36 DELETE p. 36 PROTECT Sets the... from a playlist. ERASE Erases a movie from a playlist. USB CONNECT.......... US 41 Making good use of movies. PROTECT Sets the protection to a playlist. Connects the internal memory via USB.
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...flashes, there is not enough free space for recording images. Reconnect it and operate your camcorder is full. However, note that the camera-shake warning indicator does not disappear. The internal memory of times, contact your camcorder (p. 36). Incompatible "Memory Stick...Access to be repaired. Inform them of your camcorder securely (p. 12). Format the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media with both hands. Hold the camcorder steady with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Contact your camcorder. Battery power is low...
...flashes, there is not enough free space for recording images. Reconnect it and operate your camcorder is full. However, note that the camera-shake warning indicator does not disappear. The internal memory of times, contact your camcorder (p. 36). Incompatible "Memory Stick...Access to be repaired. Inform them of your camcorder securely (p. 12). Format the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media with both hands. Hold the camcorder steady with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Contact your camcorder. Battery power is low...
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...58320; Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or format the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on your camcorder or a computer, you destroy the actual body of "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Even if you delete data in the following instances: ...AC Adaptor, and leave it is recommended that you give the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the camcorder is connected to prevent the recovery of the camcorder. Use your camcorder to little dirt or dust. To prevent mold, periodically...
...58320; Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or format the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on your camcorder or a computer, you destroy the actual body of "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Even if you delete data in the following instances: ...AC Adaptor, and leave it is recommended that you give the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the camcorder is connected to prevent the recovery of the camcorder. Use your camcorder to little dirt or dust. To prevent mold, periodically...
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...16:9): 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 a 35 mm still ...file format : DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible : Exif Ver.2.21 Compatible : MPF Baseline Compatible 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 which is set to ...
...16:9): 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 a 35 mm still ...file format : DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible : Exif Ver.2.21 Compatible : MPF Baseline Compatible 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 which is set to ...
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...LP] Recording time 55 (50) 85 (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 ... ) is the minimum recordable time. A Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is used . On charging/recording/playback time Measured when using the camcorder at 25 C (77 ˚F) (10 ...and zooming. Expected recording time of "Memory Stick" media. Recording condition: Recording mode [SP] Typical recording time shows the time when you use your camcorder and...
...LP] Recording time 55 (50) 85 (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 ... ) is the minimum recordable time. A Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is used . On charging/recording/playback time Measured when using the camcorder at 25 C (77 ˚F) (10 ...and zooming. Expected recording time of "Memory Stick" media. Recording condition: Recording mode [SP] Typical recording time shows the time when you use your camcorder and...
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.... On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," " ," "Memory Stick Micro," "MagicGate," " ," "MagicGate 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...
.... On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," " ," "Memory Stick Micro," "MagicGate," " ," "MagicGate 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...
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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) ... (37) DISP (display) button (21) Speaker (DISC BURN) button (26) "Memory Stick 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...
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) ... (37) DISP (display) button (21) Speaker (DISC BURN) button (26) "Memory Stick 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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... 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 "Memory Stick" media 38 "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media 38 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 38 Menus 40 Movies 16, 20 O One Touch Disc Burn 26 Operation beeps 14 Operation flow 9 OPTION MENU 40... 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.
... 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 "Memory Stick" media 38 "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media 38 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 38 Menus 40 Movies 16, 20 O One Touch Disc Burn 26 Operation beeps 14 Operation flow 9 OPTION MENU 40... 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.