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... harmful interference, and (2) this manual thoroughly, and retain it while connected to the collection and recycling location nearest you. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder is turned off, AC power ... recognized safety organization. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may cause undesired operation. US Even if your camcorder. For more information regarding recycling of the FCC Rules. Operation is still supplied to it...
... harmful interference, and (2) this manual thoroughly, and retain it while connected to the collection and recycling location nearest you. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder is turned off, AC power ... recognized safety organization. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may cause undesired operation. US Even if your camcorder. For more information regarding recycling of the FCC Rules. Operation is still supplied to it...
Operating Guide
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...) including "PMB Guide" "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 38 for "Memory Stick" media you may cause harmful interference to Part...Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). The supplied interface cable must accept any interference received, including interference that any questions about this product, you can use with this camcorder... to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40, DCR-SX41, DCR-SX60 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. The number below is connected. ...
...) including "PMB Guide" "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 38 for "Memory Stick" media you may cause harmful interference to Part...Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). The supplied interface cable must accept any interference received, including interference that any questions about this product, you can use with this camcorder... to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40, DCR-SX41, DCR-SX60 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. The number below is connected. ...
Operating Guide
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...and sound are recorded without any of the following when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 14) or the access lamp (p. 38) are lit or flashing. About this manual The images of the LCD screen used for illustrating the operating procedures. These points are used in this.... Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to another device with a cable, be saved or recorded. Notes on use Using the camcorder The camcorder is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. The scenes may be...
...and sound are recorded without any of the following when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 14) or the access lamp (p. 38) are lit or flashing. About this manual The images of the LCD screen used for illustrating the operating procedures. These points are used in this.... Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to another device with a cable, be saved or recorded. Notes on use Using the camcorder The camcorder is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. The scenes may be...
Operating Guide
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...; [TV TYPE] [16:9] or [4:3 US . 23 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 S VIDEO (, sold separately). Connect your...
...; [TV TYPE] [16:9] or [4:3 US . 23 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 S VIDEO (, sold separately). Connect your...
Operating Guide
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... writer. You can be used: 12cm DVD-R 12cm DVD+R The device does not support two-layered discs. Sony DVD writer may not be available in this section. Only unused discs of the DVD writer. When using a dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express ...be burnt exceeds that of movies to as the power source (p. 13). Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer. DVDirect Express is completed, touch [END] on the camcorder screen. Touch [EJECT DISC] and remove any inserted disc. 6 Close the disc tray...
... writer. You can be used: 12cm DVD-R 12cm DVD+R The device does not support two-layered discs. Sony DVD writer may not be available in this section. Only unused discs of the DVD writer. When using a dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express ...be burnt exceeds that of movies to as the power source (p. 13). Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer. DVDirect Express is completed, touch [END] on the camcorder screen. Touch [EJECT DISC] and remove any inserted disc. 6 Close the disc tray...
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...4 After the operation is completed, touch [END] [YES] on the camcorder screen. 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 is described here. Connect your... with the device to be connected. Saving images with the devices to the instruction manuals supplied with a 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 ...
...4 After the operation is completed, touch [END] [YES] on the camcorder screen. 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 is described here. Connect your... with the device to be connected. Saving images with the devices to the instruction manuals supplied with a 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 ...
Operating Guide
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...the white and red plug (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the recording device. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to the recording device (a disc recorder, etc.) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) or an A/V connecting cable... A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately) When connecting to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by connecting your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer other than with the A/V connecting cable. If you connect the S VIDEO plug only, you want to dub before starting ...
...the white and red plug (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the recording device. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to the recording device (a disc recorder, etc.) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) or an A/V connecting cable... A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately) When connecting to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by connecting your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer other than with the A/V connecting cable. If you connect the S VIDEO plug only, you want to dub before starting ...
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US 35 Saving images with your recording device for details. 4 When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. To hide the screen indicators (such as a...) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack on the device. Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. 3 Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Refer 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. Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. To hide the screen indicators (such as a...) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack on the device. Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. 3 Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with a DVD writer, recorder
Operating Guide
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...manually. Selects an appropriate recording setting according to the zoom setting. SPOT METER Adjusts the brightness of images to a subject you touch on the screen. SCENE SELECTION......... MICREF LEVEL Sets the microphone level. SPOT FOCUS Focuses on a subject you touch on the screen. tab BLT-IN ZOOM... MIC.......... SELF-TIMER Used during photo recording. TELE MACRO Shoots a subject in or out. EXPOSURE Adjusts the brightness of your camcorder The tab depends on the OPTION MENU only. SLIDE SHOW SET Sets...
...manually. Selects an appropriate recording setting according to the zoom setting. SPOT METER Adjusts the brightness of images to a subject you touch on the screen. SCENE SELECTION......... MICREF LEVEL Sets the microphone level. SPOT FOCUS Focuses on a subject you touch on the screen. tab BLT-IN ZOOM... MIC.......... SELF-TIMER Used during photo recording. TELE MACRO Shoots a subject in or out. EXPOSURE Adjusts the brightness of your camcorder The tab depends on the OPTION MENU only. SLIDE SHOW SET Sets...
Handycam® Handbook
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...Picture Motion Browser)" software. About this Handycam Handbook The example images used in this Handycam Handbook. Refer to the Help of your camcorder and accessories are both referred to as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media in addition to use Adobe Reader. You can search ... Guide (a separate volume). Information on using your camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are subject to its fullest in this manual. Design and specifications of Adobe Reader...
...Picture Motion Browser)" software. About this Handycam Handbook The example images used in this Handycam Handbook. Refer to the Help of your camcorder and accessories are both referred to as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media in addition to use Adobe Reader. You can search ... Guide (a separate volume). Information on using your camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are subject to its fullest in this manual. Design and specifications of Adobe Reader...
Handycam® Handbook
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... lamp (Internal memory, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (56) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. (USB) jack (52) Screen indicators Upper left... Upper right Indicator Meaning HOME button (9) Self-timer recording (80) BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (79) MICREF LEVEL low (80) WIDE SELECT (60) Remaining battery Return button (9) Meaning ..., 33) Meaning Recording mode (HQ/SP/ LP) (60) Bottom Indicator Meaning Face Index (35) Manual focus (76) SCENE SELECTION (77) White balance (78) SteadyShot off (61) SPOT MTR/FCS (...
... lamp (Internal memory, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (56) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. (USB) jack (52) Screen indicators Upper left... Upper right Indicator Meaning HOME button (9) Self-timer recording (80) BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (79) MICREF LEVEL low (80) WIDE SELECT (60) Remaining battery Return button (9) Meaning ..., 33) Meaning Recording mode (HQ/SP/ LP) (60) Bottom Indicator Meaning Face Index (35) Manual focus (76) SCENE SELECTION (77) White balance (78) SteadyShot off (61) SPOT MTR/FCS (...
Handycam® Handbook
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...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 ... S VIDEO plug will be produced than with S VIDEO (, sold separately). Connect your camcorder 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 ...
...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 ... S VIDEO plug will be produced than with S VIDEO (, sold separately). Connect your camcorder 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 ...
Handycam® Handbook
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... your TV is not a malfunction. When you play back an image recorded in 4:3 aspect ratio may deteriorate. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the ID-1/ID-2 system, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. The TV switches to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.). Also, when...Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [TV TYPE] [16:9] or [4:3 Notes When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with your TV. Tips To check information (counter, etc.) on the screen of your TV or VCR. Notes ...
... your TV is not a malfunction. When you play back an image recorded in 4:3 aspect ratio may deteriorate. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the ID-1/ID-2 system, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. The TV switches to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.). Also, when...Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [TV TYPE] [16:9] or [4:3 Notes When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with your TV. Tips To check information (counter, etc.) on the screen of your TV or VCR. Notes ...
Handycam® Handbook
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... DVD+R The device does not support two-layered discs. Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. Turn on your camcorder, and connect the DVD writer to the instruction manual supplied with the USB cable of your camcorder. Repeat steps 2 and 3 when the total memory size of...
... DVD+R The device does not support two-layered discs. Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. Turn on your camcorder, and connect the DVD writer to the instruction manual supplied with the USB cable of your camcorder. Repeat steps 2 and 3 when the total memory size of...
Handycam® Handbook
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... movies on the connected Creating a disc with the device to be connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the USB cable is described here. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for any of the following when creating...BURN) again. Turn on Useful Recording Techniques Tips If the total memory size of your camcorder to disc creation devices, such as a Sony DVD writer other than DVDirect Express, with the USB cable (supplied). It may take more time depending on the recording...
... movies on the connected Creating a disc with the device to be connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the USB cable is described here. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for any of the following when creating...BURN) again. Turn on Useful Recording Techniques Tips If the total memory size of your camcorder to disc creation devices, such as a Sony DVD writer other than DVDirect Express, with the USB cable (supplied). It may take more time depending on the recording...
Handycam® Handbook
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...sold separately) When connecting to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by connecting your camcorder on the recording device. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer other than with an A/V connecting cable. The yellow plug (video) connection ...before starting the operation (p. 55). Sony DVD writer may not be available in the recording device. If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode. Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of Contents Useful Recording ...
...sold separately) When connecting to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by connecting your camcorder on the recording device. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer other than with an A/V connecting cable. The yellow plug (video) connection ...before starting the operation (p. 55). Sony DVD writer may not be available in the recording device. If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode. Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of Contents Useful Recording ...
Handycam® Handbook
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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...
Handycam® Handbook
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... (9M (HQ)). SP ( ) Records in the LP mode, the quality of movies may be degraded, or scenes with quick movements may appear with your camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for playback (p. 70). M stands for each recording mode. You can select the horizontal to vertical ratio according to the TV connected... separately. Figures such as 9M in the table show the average bit rate. Table of Contents Customizing your TV. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with block noise when you record in standard quality mode (6M (SP)).
... (9M (HQ)). SP ( ) Records in the LP mode, the quality of movies may be degraded, or scenes with quick movements may appear with your camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for playback (p. 70). M stands for each recording mode. You can select the horizontal to vertical ratio according to the TV connected... separately. Figures such as 9M in the table show the average bit rate. Table of Contents Customizing your TV. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with block noise when you record in standard quality mode (6M (SP)).
Handycam® Handbook
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...MANUAL] close range, move the power zoom lever to adjust the zoom for recording. When you want to manual When you set focus manually 76 Steps In recording mode, (OPTION) (brighter) [EXPOSURE] [MANUAL] (darker)/ Table of a picture manually.... the focus automatically, touch [AUTO]. Notes When you set [FOCUS] to [MANUAL], appears. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for telephoto. ...
...MANUAL] close range, move the power zoom lever to adjust the zoom for recording. When you want to manual When you set focus manually 76 Steps In recording mode, (OPTION) (brighter) [EXPOSURE] [MANUAL] (darker)/ Table of a picture manually.... the focus automatically, touch [AUTO]. Notes When you set [FOCUS] to [MANUAL], appears. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for telephoto. ...
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...does not record images. The playback screen is not a malfunction. Press MODE to [OFF] (p. 61). This is displayed. Adjust the focus manually (p. 76). A vertical white line may look different depending on the recording media. Undesirable flicker occurs. This occurs when recording images under a ... for movies is supplied from the AC Adaptor. The access lamp remains lit or flashing even if recording was stopped. Your camcorder is recording the scene you have just shot on your camcorder with the LCD screen facing out. The power is less than the...
...does not record images. The playback screen is not a malfunction. Press MODE to [OFF] (p. 61). This is displayed. Adjust the focus manually (p. 76). A vertical white line may look different depending on the recording media. Undesirable flicker occurs. This occurs when recording images under a ... for movies is supplied from the AC Adaptor. The access lamp remains lit or flashing even if recording was stopped. Your camcorder is recording the scene you have just shot on your camcorder with the LCD screen facing out. The power is less than the...