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...between a wall and furniture. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is subject to the following cautions. ...pack is an internationally recognized safety organization. You can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest... occurs while using the AC Adaptor. For more information regarding recycling of in the instructions. Otherwise, fire or injury may result. This Class B digital apparatus complies with ...
...between a wall and furniture. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is subject to the following cautions. ...pack is an internationally recognized safety organization. You can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest... occurs while using the AC Adaptor. For more information regarding recycling of in the instructions. Otherwise, fire or injury may result. This Class B digital apparatus complies with ...
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... is no guarantee that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in accordance with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must be determined by turning the...to correct the interference by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40, DCR-SX41, DCR-SX60 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. The supplied interface cable must accept any interference received, ...questions about this product, you can use with this camcorder. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to comply with the limits for "Memory...
... is no guarantee that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in accordance with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must be determined by turning the...to correct the interference by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40, DCR-SX41, DCR-SX60 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. The supplied interface cable must accept any interference received, ...questions about this product, you can use with this camcorder. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to comply with the limits for "Memory...
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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 ... 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...
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 ... 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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...an A/V connecting cable. Connecting only 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 (...(Yellow) :Signal flow A/V Remote Connector Set the input selector of the TV to the input your camcorder will not output audio. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connecting to another device via ...
...an A/V connecting cable. Connecting only 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 (...(Yellow) :Signal flow A/V Remote Connector Set the input selector of the TV to the input your camcorder will not output audio. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connecting to another device via ...
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... the software. Depending on the computer, you may need to complete the installation. If the installation screen appears, follow the instructions to install the required software. Restart the computer if required to install third party software. US 25 Saving movies and photos with... a computer 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 application to be installed,...
... the software. Depending on the computer, you may need to complete the installation. If the installation screen appears, follow the instructions to install the required software. Restart the computer if required to install third party software. US 25 Saving movies and photos with... a computer 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 application to be installed,...
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.... Turn on the computer beforehand. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the USB cable (supplied). 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] screen appears on the camcorder screen. 2 Touch [ USB CONNECT] to import images...
.... Turn on the computer beforehand. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the USB cable (supplied). 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] screen appears on the camcorder screen. 2 Touch [ USB CONNECT] to import images...
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...camcorder screen. Movies recorded on the internal memory that of the disc. 5 After the operation is referred to the instruction... manual supplied with the DVD writer. DVDirect Express is completed, touch [END] on the camcorder...with (DISC BURN) on your camcorder with the dedicated DVD writer, ...the camcorder screen. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as... on your camcorder, and connect the DVD writer to the (USB) jack of your camcorder. 4 Repeat...USB cable of the DVD writer. Operating by the camcorder screen, you can remove the disc. ...
...camcorder screen. Movies recorded on the internal memory that of the disc. 5 After the operation is referred to the instruction... manual supplied with the DVD writer. DVDirect Express is completed, touch [END] on the camcorder...with (DISC BURN) on your camcorder with the dedicated DVD writer, ...the camcorder screen. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as... on your camcorder, and connect the DVD writer to the (USB) jack of your camcorder. 4 Repeat...USB cable of the DVD writer. Operating by the camcorder screen, you can remove the disc. ...
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US 33 Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected. 4 After the operation is described here. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). Sony DVD writer may not be available ... For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. Saving images with the USB cable. Creating a disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express You can save movies on a disc by connecting your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer with the USB cable...
US 33 Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected. 4 After the operation is described here. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). Sony DVD writer may not be available ... For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. Saving images with the USB cable. Creating a disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express You can save movies on a disc by connecting your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer with the USB cable...
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...the operation (p. 37). Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using... either way of the A/V connecting cable with the devices to the instruction manuals supplied with an S VIDEO cable. Creating a disc with the...selector, set it to the input mode. 2 Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of another device. A/V ...connecting to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by connecting your camcorder to the recording device (a disc recorder, etc.) with the A/V connecting... back on your camcorder to a disc or video cassette, by using an A/V connecting ...
...the operation (p. 37). Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using... either way of the A/V connecting cable with the devices to the instruction manuals supplied with an S VIDEO cable. Creating a disc with the...selector, set it to the input mode. 2 Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of another device. A/V ...connecting to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by connecting your camcorder to the recording device (a disc recorder, etc.) with the A/V connecting... back on your camcorder to a disc or video cassette, by using an A/V connecting ...
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... the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the instruction manuals supplied with a DVD writer, recorder US 35 Saving images with your recording device for details. 4 When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Refer to the....) is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter, etc.) on the device. Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions.
... the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the instruction manuals supplied with a DVD writer, recorder US 35 Saving images with your recording device for details. 4 When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Refer to the....) is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter, etc.) on the device. Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions.
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....) Then, touch the menu item you can change the settings 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 the screen. After completing the setting, touch . ... Touch the desired tab the item to change in the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 44). You can change the setting. Customizing your camcorder. (HOME) Touch the desired category the menu item to be no tab.) You cannot use the OPTION MENU during ...
....) Then, touch the menu item you can change the settings 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 the screen. After completing the setting, touch . ... Touch the desired tab the item to change in the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 44). You can change the setting. Customizing your camcorder. (HOME) Touch the desired category the menu item to be no tab.) You cannot use the OPTION MENU during ...
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...the inside of the LCD screen. Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor). For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions. Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example, and operate it. When you...damaged battery pack. Keep metal contacts clean. If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off any liquid that you use the LCD Cleaning Kit (sold separately), do not apply the cleaning liquid ...
...the inside of the LCD screen. Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor). For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions. Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example, and operate it. When you...damaged battery pack. Keep metal contacts clean. If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off any liquid that you use the LCD Cleaning Kit (sold separately), do not apply the cleaning liquid ...
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... setting. Menu item Useful Recording Techniques Index Category Follow the instructions on the screen. After completing the setting, touch . When the item is not on the screen, touch /. To return to be changed. Table of your camcorder, etc. (HOME) Using the HELP function To see the descriptions on...
... setting. Menu item Useful Recording Techniques Index Category Follow the instructions on the screen. After completing the setting, touch . When the item is not on the screen, touch /. To return to be changed. Table of your camcorder, etc. (HOME) Using the HELP function To see the descriptions on...
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...via the A/V jack using an A/V connecting cable. A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately). Connect your camcorder to . Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected to the input jack of the A/V connecting cable with an A/V connecting cable.... For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (, sold separately) When connecting to a TV with the A/V connecting cable (, supplied) or an...
...via the A/V jack using an A/V connecting cable. A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately). Connect your camcorder to . Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected to the input jack of the A/V connecting cable with an A/V connecting cable.... For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (, sold separately) When connecting to a TV with the A/V connecting cable (, supplied) or an...
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... input jack of your TV or VCR. Notes When you connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.). Useful Recording Techniques Index 40 Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the 16:9 (wide) signal, set [TV TYPE] to full mode automatically...) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [DISP OUTPUT] [V-OUT/PANEL] (default setting) . (SETTINGS) When connecting to your TV via a VCR Connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9].
... input jack of your TV or VCR. Notes When you connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.). Useful Recording Techniques Index 40 Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the 16:9 (wide) signal, set [TV TYPE] to full mode automatically...) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [DISP OUTPUT] [V-OUT/PANEL] (default setting) . (SETTINGS) When connecting to your TV via a VCR Connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9].
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Insert "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media into your camcorder before the operation. Notes When you select the Playlist as the source of dubbing, follow the on-screen instructions to dub the Playlist. Select the movie to be dubbed. [DUB by select]: Touch the movie to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media...
Insert "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media into your camcorder before the operation. Notes When you select the Playlist as the source of dubbing, follow the on-screen instructions to dub the Playlist. Select the movie to be dubbed. [DUB by select]: Touch the movie to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media...
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..., DVDirect Express Operating on the camcorder screen, you can remove the disc...the disc tray on your camcorder. Repeat steps ...USB) jack of your camcorder, and connect the DVD...camcorder screen. Press (DISC BURN) on the camcorder screen. Notes Use the supplied AC Adaptor as "DVD writer" in this section. Only unused discs of the DVD writer. Refer also to the instruction... manual supplied with the USB cable of the following types can also play back images on the camcorder... Turn on your camcorder with the DVD writer. ...
..., DVDirect Express Operating on the camcorder screen, you can remove the disc...the disc tray on your camcorder. Repeat steps ...USB) jack of your camcorder, and connect the DVD...camcorder screen. Press (DISC BURN) on the camcorder screen. Notes Use the supplied AC Adaptor as "DVD writer" in this section. Only unused discs of the DVD writer. Refer also to the instruction... manual supplied with the USB cable of the following types can also play back images on the camcorder... Turn on your camcorder with the DVD writer. ...
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...58369; Turn on your camcorder, and connect a DVD writer, etc., to disc creation devices, such as a Sony DVD writer other than DVDirect Express, with the devices to be connected. The method used to create a disc by For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the... USB cable (supplied). If playback is not possible for this operation (p. 16). Sony DVD writer may not be connected. Index connecting your camcorder to the (USB) jack of your camcorder with the device to 60 minutes...
...58369; Turn on your camcorder, and connect a DVD writer, etc., to disc creation devices, such as a Sony DVD writer other than DVDirect Express, with the devices to be connected. The method used to create a disc by For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the... USB cable (supplied). If playback is not possible for this operation (p. 16). Sony DVD writer may not be connected. Index connecting your camcorder to the (USB) jack of your camcorder with the device to 60 minutes...
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...the device in the recording device. If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode. Connect your camcorder to the recording device (a disc recorder, etc.) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO ... Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Creating a disc with an S VIDEO cable. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer other than with the A/V connecting cable. Select the recording medium that contains movies you will ...
...the device in the recording device. If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode. Connect your camcorder to the recording device (a disc recorder, etc.) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO ... Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Creating a disc with an S VIDEO cable. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer other than with the A/V connecting cable. Select the recording medium that contains movies you will ...
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... input jack, and the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details. When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. Notes Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may...
... input jack, and the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details. When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. Notes Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may...