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4-170-094-11(1) DCR-SR68/SR88/SX43/ SX44/SX63 Digital Video Camera Recorder "Handycam" Handbook Table of contents 8 Getting started 11 Recording/Playback 20 Making good use of your 36 camcorder Saving images with an 45 external device Customizing your 53 camcorder Additional information 71 Quick reference 92 2010 Sony Corporation
4-170-094-11(1) DCR-SR68/SR88/SX43/ SX44/SX63 Digital Video Camera Recorder "Handycam" Handbook Table of contents 8 Getting started 11 Recording/Playback 20 Making good use of your 36 camcorder Saving images with an 45 external device Customizing your 53 camcorder Additional information 71 Quick reference 92 2010 Sony Corporation
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...the memory card will be deleted when it is manufactured using your camcorder to direct sunlight for the memory card you use a memory card with your camcorder for the first time, formatting the memory card... with this first Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam...
...the memory card will be deleted when it is manufactured using your camcorder to direct sunlight for the memory card you use a memory card with your camcorder for the first time, formatting the memory card... with this first Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam...
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...; [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR- In such a case, save your camcorder may not play back on the camcorder, due to record or play correctly on some type of external media first, and then perform [MEDIA FORMAT] ...not possible due to insert the connector plug in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. The number value indicates the amount of light from being activated in a malfunction of a Carl Zeiss lens. To view your camcorder. SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) [YES] [YES] ...
...; [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR- In such a case, save your camcorder may not play back on the camcorder, due to record or play correctly on some type of external media first, and then perform [MEDIA FORMAT] ...not possible due to insert the connector plug in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. The number value indicates the amount of light from being activated in a malfunction of a Carl Zeiss lens. To view your camcorder. SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) [YES] [YES] ...
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... are exaggerated or simplified for understandability. In this manual, the internal hard disk (DCRSR68/SR88), the internal memory (DCR-SX44/ SX63) of your camcorder and memory card are called "recording media." Design and specifications of this manual The example images used in ... 15) or the access lamp (p. 19) are lit or flashing When using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from shock by the camcorder may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder. The main differences in specification between models. Doing ...
... are exaggerated or simplified for understandability. In this manual, the internal hard disk (DCRSR68/SR88), the internal memory (DCR-SX44/ SX63) of your camcorder and memory card are called "recording media." Design and specifications of this manual The example images used in ... 15) or the access lamp (p. 19) are lit or flashing When using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from shock by the camcorder may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder. The main differences in specification between models. Doing ...
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... Getting started (p. 11) Prepare the power source and memory card. Recording movies and photos (p. 20) Recording movies p. 22 Changing the recording mode (p. 25) Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO, p. 67) Shooting photos p. 23 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 27 Playing images on a TV p. 33...
... Getting started (p. 11) Prepare the power source and memory card. Recording movies and photos (p. 20) Recording movies p. 22 Changing the recording mode (p. 25) Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO, p. 67) Shooting photos p. 23 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 27 Playing images on a TV p. 33...
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...can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. By always carrying spare batteries, you can make movies that you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of voices, since the recording person is essential that may make the scene look stable. Advice for successful recording ...57862; To get good results in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to your upper body slowly. Narrate the subject, or...
...can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. By always carrying spare batteries, you can make movies that you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of voices, since the recording person is essential that may make the scene look stable. Advice for successful recording ...57862; To get good results in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to your upper body slowly. Narrate the subject, or...
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...media 17 Selecting the recording media for movies (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63).. . . . . 17 Selecting the recording media for photos (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63).. . . . . 17 Inserting a memory card 18 Recording/Playback Recording 20 Recording movies... 22 Shooting photos 23 Useful functions for recording movies and photos 25 Zooming 25 Selecting the recording mode 25 Using the VIDEO LIGHT 26 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 26 Recording in mirror mode 26 Playback on the camcorder...
...media 17 Selecting the recording media for movies (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63).. . . . . 17 Selecting the recording media for photos (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63).. . . . . 17 Inserting a memory card 18 Recording/Playback Recording 20 Recording movies... 22 Shooting photos 23 Useful functions for recording movies and photos 25 Zooming 25 Selecting the recording mode 25 Using the VIDEO LIGHT 26 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 26 Recording in mirror mode 26 Playback on the camcorder...
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... Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 36 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 38 Dividing a movie 39 Capturing a photo from a movie 40 Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63 41 Dubbing movies 41 Copying... 47 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express 49 Creating a disc with a recorder, etc 50 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 53 Operating menus 53 Using MY MENU 54 Using the OPTION MENU 55 Menu lists 56 MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene...
... Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 36 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 38 Dividing a movie 39 Capturing a photo from a movie 40 Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63 41 Dubbing movies 41 Copying... 47 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express 49 Creating a disc with a recorder, etc 50 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 53 Operating menus 53 Using MY MENU 54 Using the OPTION MENU 55 Menu lists 56 MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene...
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Additional information Troubleshooting 71 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 76 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos 80 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 80 Expected recording time of movies 81 Expected number of recordable photos 81 Using your camcorder abroad 83 Maintenance and precautions 85 About the "Memory Stick" media 85 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 86 About handling of your camcorder 87 Quick reference Screen indicators 92 Parts and controls 93 Index 96 US 10
Additional information Troubleshooting 71 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 76 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos 80 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 80 Expected recording time of movies 81 Expected number of recordable photos 81 Using your camcorder abroad 83 Maintenance and precautions 85 About the "Memory Stick" media 85 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 86 About handling of your camcorder 87 Quick reference Screen indicators 92 Parts and controls 93 Index 96 US 10
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... other than the V series to 86 °F) is on, you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the mark on the DC plug with that on the LCD screen. Charging time Approximate time... (min.) required when you can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after attaching it in the direction of remaining battery power with the camcorder at the upper left on the DC IN jack. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. Battery pack NP-FV30 (supplied) NP-...
... other than the V series to 86 °F) is on, you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the mark on the DC plug with that on the LCD screen. Charging time Approximate time... (min.) required when you can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after attaching it in the direction of remaining battery power with the camcorder at the upper left on the DC IN jack. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. Battery pack NP-FV30 (supplied) NP-...
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...it in any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 70). DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 To use an electronic voltage transformer. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is not ...and make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15), the access lamp (p. 19) are turned off. The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is damaged. The temperature of ...
...it in any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 70). DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 To use an electronic voltage transformer. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is not ...and make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15), the access lamp (p. 19) are turned off. The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is damaged. The temperature of ...
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This may cause a malfunction. US 14 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects.
This may cause a malfunction. US 14 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects.
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... the LCD screen is not on , and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder turns on. To turn on the LCD screen. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour. The clock starts. ...
... the LCD screen is not on , and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder turns on. To turn on the LCD screen. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour. The clock starts. ...
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To turn off your camcorder also by touching (MENU) [Show others] [SOUND/DISP SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] . If the ... recording media, and can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on -screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. US 16 The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is set to show messages in a specified language. To display the date and time...
To turn off your camcorder also by touching (MENU) [Show others] [SOUND/DISP SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] . If the ... recording media, and can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on -screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. US 16 The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is set to show messages in a specified language. To display the date and time...
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... MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. DCR-SX43: DCR-SX44/SX63: DCR-SR68/SR88: Memory card * Internal memory * Internal hard disk Memory card Memory card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on your camcorder. Selecting the recording media for movies (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA...
... MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. DCR-SX43: DCR-SX44/SX63: DCR-SR68/SR88: Memory card * Internal memory * Internal hard disk Memory card Memory card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on your camcorder. Selecting the recording media for movies (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA...
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...; Do not attach a label or the like on memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). "Memory Stick PRO Duo"media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo"media (This size can be used with your camcorder Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards can be used only with your...
...; Do not attach a label or the like on memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). "Memory Stick PRO Duo"media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo"media (This size can be used with your camcorder Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards can be used only with your...
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DCR-SR68/SR88 MODE button DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When shooting a photo MODE button (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When shooting a photo US 21 Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp. DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Recording/Playback 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE. Your camcorder turns on. To turn on your camcorder.
DCR-SR68/SR88 MODE button DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When shooting a photo MODE button (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When shooting a photo US 21 Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp. DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Recording/Playback 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE. Your camcorder turns on. To turn on your camcorder.
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DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. ...can stop recording also by touching in the bottom left of the LCD screen. You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. US 22 To display the icons and indicators again, touch ... on LCD about 3sec after Notes If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours. When a movie...
DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. ...can stop recording also by touching in the bottom left of the LCD screen. You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. US 22 To display the icons and indicators again, touch ... on LCD about 3sec after Notes If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours. When a movie...
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They are not displayed during playback. DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on the following states will be indicated if data is not compatible with full ... remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing The media icon in the default setting. To adjust the angle of images when played back on the recordable time of your camcorder can check the recordable time, estimated remaining capacity, etc., by touching (MENU) ...
They are not displayed during playback. DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on the following states will be indicated if data is not compatible with full ... remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing The media icon in the default setting. To adjust the angle of images when played back on the recordable time of your camcorder can check the recordable time, estimated remaining capacity, etc., by touching (MENU) ...
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You can magnify images also with the / button on the LCD screen. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 150 cm (about 59 1/8 in the LP ...
You can magnify images also with the / button on the LCD screen. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 150 cm (about 59 1/8 in the LP ...