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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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... USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) under the current recording or playback conditions. The LCD screen...data to direct sunlight for illustrating the operating procedures. Doing so might cause your camcorder" (p. 87). About changing the language setting The on the memory card will be deleted when it is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. However...
... USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) under the current recording or playback conditions. The LCD screen...data to direct sunlight for illustrating the operating procedures. Doing so might cause your camcorder" (p. 87). About changing the language setting The on the memory card will be deleted when it is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. However...
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... camcorder to another device with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR-...type of such products is subject to format the recording media of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. Availability of external media first, and then perform [... subject coming into the terminal will damage the terminal and may result in such situations. SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) [YES] [YES] . MTF= Modulation Transfer Function....
... camcorder to another device with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR-...type of such products is subject to format the recording media of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. Availability of external media first, and then perform [... subject coming into the terminal will damage the terminal and may result in such situations. SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) [YES] [YES] . MTF= Modulation Transfer Function....
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...lost, or other malfunctions could occur. Eject the memory card when the access lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from shock by the camcorder may appear different from images and screen indicators that actually ...(DCRSR68/SR88), the internal memory (DCR-SX44/ SX63) of your camcorder and memory card are called "recording media." Design and specifications of your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for illustration purposes are captured using the camcorder at high altitudes (DCR-SR68/SR88) Do...
...lost, or other malfunctions could occur. Eject the memory card when the access lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from shock by the camcorder may appear different from images and screen indicators that actually ...(DCRSR68/SR88), the internal memory (DCR-SX44/ SX63) of your camcorder and memory card are called "recording media." Design and specifications of your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for illustration purposes are captured using the camcorder at high altitudes (DCR-SR68/SR88) Do...
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...; 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 Saving images Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving movies and photos in external media p. 45... computer or a disc, you can record new images on the free media space again. US Operation flow Getting started (p. 11) Prepare the power source and memory card.
...; 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 Saving images Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving movies and photos in external media p. 45... computer or a disc, you can record new images on the free media space again. US Operation flow Getting started (p. 11) Prepare the power source and memory card.
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...of voices, since the recording person is essential that may make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to your body. And, use of spaciousness Use the panning ...technique. Accentuating movies with narration Consider the sound to make movies that you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of panning for a while to be recorded with your upper body slowly. Advice for successful recording To ...
...of voices, since the recording person is essential that may make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to your body. And, use of spaciousness Use the panning ...technique. Accentuating movies with narration Consider the sound to make movies that you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of panning for a while to be recorded with your upper body slowly. Advice for successful recording To ...
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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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US 12 Battery pack NP-FV30 (supplied) NP-FV50 NP-FV70 NP-FV100 Charging time 115 155 195 390 Times measured with the camcorder at the upper left on the LCD screen. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after ... pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the mark on the DC plug with the remaining battery indicator at 25 C (77 ...
US 12 Battery pack NP-FV30 (supplied) NP-FV50 NP-FV70 NP-FV100 Charging time 115 155 195 390 Times measured with the camcorder at the upper left on the LCD screen. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after ... pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the mark on the DC plug with the remaining battery indicator at 25 C (77 ...
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... LCD screen. Notes on the battery pack When you leave your camcorder and put it in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is not... 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 the battery pack is high. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 To use an electronic voltage transformer. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () ...
... LCD screen. Notes on the battery pack When you leave your camcorder and put it in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is not... 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 the battery pack is high. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 To use an electronic voltage transformer. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () ...
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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 malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. US 14 This may cause a malfunction. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any metallic objects.
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 malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. US 14 This may cause a malfunction. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any metallic objects.
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... the LCD screen is not on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch . 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. ...]. POWER button MODE lamp 2 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. When an item is open, press POWER. Touch the button on your camcorder. US 15
... the LCD screen is not on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch . 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. ...]. POWER button MODE lamp 2 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. When an item is open, press POWER. Touch the button on your camcorder. US 15
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... change the on the recording media, and can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on -screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder by touching (MENU) [Show others] [SOUND/DISP SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] .... turn off the power Close the LCD screen. To turn off the operation beeps 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. Notes The date and time do...
... change the on the recording media, and can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on -screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder by touching (MENU) [Show others] [SOUND/DISP SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] .... turn off the power Close the LCD screen. To turn off the operation beeps 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. Notes The date and time do...
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...DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. US 17 You can be used differs depending on your camcorder. Selecting the recording media for the number of your camcorder... The recording media that can perform recording, playback and editing operations on this 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 the screen of...
...DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. US 17 You can be used differs depending on your camcorder. Selecting the recording media for the number of your camcorder... The recording media that can perform recording, playback and editing operations on this 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 the screen of...
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... top right corner of "Memory Stick" media that can be used only with your camcorder For recording movies, it is changed. Recording media icon The icon displayed on the LCD screen varies depending on memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). Inserting a memory card Notes ...58320; Set the recording medium to [MEMORY CARD] to work with your camcorder. Types of up to 32 GB are guaranteed to record movies and/...
... top right corner of "Memory Stick" media that can be used only with your camcorder For recording movies, it is changed. Recording media icon The icon displayed on the LCD screen varies depending on memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). Inserting a memory card Notes ...58320; Set the recording medium to [MEMORY CARD] to work with your camcorder. Types of up to 32 GB are guaranteed to record movies and/...
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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 Your camcorder turns on. To turn on your camcorder. 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.
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 Your camcorder turns on. To turn on your camcorder. 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.
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... file is created automatically. It will be displayed for about 3 seconds, then disappear after you turn on the camcorder. You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the screen except... LCD. US 22 Recording movies Press START/STOP to start recording. You can start recording after turning on your camcorder during this time. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can...
... file is created automatically. It will be displayed for about 3 seconds, then disappear after you turn on the camcorder. You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the screen except... LCD. US 22 Recording movies Press START/STOP to start recording. You can start recording after turning on your camcorder during this time. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can...
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...pixel display. In this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition 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....) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing Tips When a face is detected, a white ...
...pixel display. In this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition 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....) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing Tips When a face is detected, a white ...
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... to record high quality images, select the HQ mode, or if you move your finger on the LCD screen. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is an average bit- Move it further for a faster zoom. Notes SteadyShot may not reduce image blurring...
... to record high quality images, select the HQ mode, or if you move your finger on the LCD screen. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is an average bit- Move it further for a faster zoom. Notes SteadyShot may not reduce image blurring...