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...flashing Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or subject the camcorder to change without notice. DCRSR68 DCRSR88 DCRSX43 DCRSX44 DCRSX63 Recording Capacity USB jack media of internal recording media Internal hard disk + memory card 80 GB 120 GB Memory card Input/ output Internal memory + memory.... 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 your camcorder in a low-pressure area, where the...
...flashing Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or subject the camcorder to change without notice. DCRSR68 DCRSR88 DCRSX43 DCRSX44 DCRSX63 Recording Capacity USB jack media of internal recording media Internal hard disk + memory card 80 GB 120 GB Memory card Input/ output Internal memory + memory.... 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 your camcorder in a low-pressure area, where the...
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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. The recording medium is changed. Selecting the recording media for movies (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) Touch (MENU) [Show others ] ... See page 81 for the recordable time of movies. See page 81 for photos (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) ...
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. The recording medium is changed. Selecting the recording media for movies (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) Touch (MENU) [Show others ] ... See page 81 for the recordable time of movies. See page 81 for photos (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) ...
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DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on the following recording media. DCR-SR68/SR88 US 20 DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Tips When you finish recording or when you play back images, close the lens cover. 1 Fasten the grip belt. Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded on changing the recording media (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). To open the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to open.
DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on the following recording media. DCR-SR68/SR88 US 20 DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Tips When you finish recording or when you play back images, close the lens cover. 1 Fasten the grip belt. Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded on changing the recording media (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). To open the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to open.
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...58320; The following recording media. During this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or 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 the... The LCD screen of images when played back on the recording media. However, this case, set to the camcorder Data code during recording. 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...
...58320; The following recording media. During this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or 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 the... The LCD screen of images when played back on the recording media. However, this case, set to the camcorder Data code during recording. 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...
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DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on the following recording media are played. Touch the (Photo) () a desired photo () to play back a movie. Movies are displayed and sorted by touching screen. (VIEW IMAGES) on your camcorder. Playback on the camcorder In the default setting...
DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on the following recording media are played. Touch the (Photo) () a desired photo () to play back a movie. Movies are displayed and sorted by touching screen. (VIEW IMAGES) on your camcorder. Playback on the camcorder In the default setting...
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...] category). Touch the recording media that contains the images on the camcorder screen. [ USB CONNECT]: Internal hard disk [ USB CONNECT]: Internal memory [ USB CONNECT]: Memory card The displayed recording media differ depending on your camcorder, and connect a DVD writer, etc. US 50 Creating a disc with the... to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by connecting your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer, etc., other than with the device to be available in either way of your camcorder on a disc or video cassette, by using the supplied AC ...
...] category). Touch the recording media that contains the images on the camcorder screen. [ USB CONNECT]: Internal hard disk [ USB CONNECT]: Internal memory [ USB CONNECT]: Memory card The displayed recording media differ depending on your camcorder, and connect a DVD writer, etc. US 50 Creating a disc with the... to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by connecting your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer, etc., other than with the device to be available in either way of your camcorder on a disc or video cassette, by using the supplied AC ...
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...of the camcorder repeatedly. Recording media Internal memory format error. HDD format error. The internal recording media of warning messages If messages appear on a memory card. Data error. An error occurred during reading or writing the internal recording media of dropping the camcorder constantly, ...you execute [REPAIR IMG. If even then the indicator flashes, the memory card could be played back (Image files are at risk of the camcorder. This may occur when you keep applying shock on the camcorder. Movies recorded on the media cannot be ...
...of the camcorder repeatedly. Recording media Internal memory format error. HDD format error. The internal recording media of warning messages If messages appear on a memory card. Data error. An error occurred during reading or writing the internal recording media of dropping the camcorder constantly, ...you execute [REPAIR IMG. If even then the indicator flashes, the memory card could be played back (Image files are at risk of the camcorder. This may occur when you keep applying shock on the camcorder. Movies recorded on the media cannot be ...
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...rate, and this reduces the overall recording time. Expected recording time of movies Internal hard disk DCR-SR68 Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] DCR-SR88 Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] Internal memory DCR-SX44 Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] DCR-SX63 Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] (unit: minute) Recording ...in ( ) is approximately 13 hours. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Expected number of recordable photos Internal recording media (DCR-SR68/ SR88/SX44/SX63) You can record movies of a maximum of ...
...rate, and this reduces the overall recording time. Expected recording time of movies Internal hard disk DCR-SR68 Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] DCR-SR88 Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] Internal memory DCR-SX44 Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] DCR-SX63 Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] (unit: minute) Recording ...in ( ) is approximately 13 hours. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Expected number of recordable photos Internal recording media (DCR-SR68/ SR88/SX44/SX63) You can record movies of a maximum of ...
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... FOCUS 61 Format 67 Fully charged 11 G GENERAL SET 68 GUIDEFRAME 62 H HQ 25 I IMAGE SIZE 64 INDOOR 59 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack...86 Internal hard disk 17 Internal memory 17 L LANDSCAPE 58 LANGUAGE SET 16, 69 LCD BL LEVEL 68 LCD BRIGHT 68 LCD COLOR 69 LP 25 M Maintenance 85 MANAGE MEDIA 67...
... FOCUS 61 Format 67 Fully charged 11 G GENERAL SET 68 GUIDEFRAME 62 H HQ 25 I IMAGE SIZE 64 INDOOR 59 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack...86 Internal hard disk 17 Internal memory 17 L LANDSCAPE 58 LANGUAGE SET 16, 69 LCD BL LEVEL 68 LCD BRIGHT 68 LCD COLOR 69 LP 25 M Maintenance 85 MANAGE MEDIA 67...
Marketing Specifications
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DCR-SX44 Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder Specifications IMAGER Imaging Device Processor Imager Pixel Gross Size VIDEO Video Actual 16:9 Video Actual 4:3 Video Resolution (Movie Quality) Video Signal System Video Format(s) Supported STILL PICTURE Still Actual 16:9 Still Actual 4:3 Still Picture Resolution Dual Record Resolution AUDIO Audio Recording Format Microphone MEDIA TYPE Recording Media Internal Memory... MPEG-2 250K 340K 340K - Sony, the Sony logo, Handycam, the Handycam logo, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG, Memory Stick Duo, Image3 logo, Clear...
DCR-SX44 Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder Specifications IMAGER Imaging Device Processor Imager Pixel Gross Size VIDEO Video Actual 16:9 Video Actual 4:3 Video Resolution (Movie Quality) Video Signal System Video Format(s) Supported STILL PICTURE Still Actual 16:9 Still Actual 4:3 Still Picture Resolution Dual Record Resolution AUDIO Audio Recording Format Microphone MEDIA TYPE Recording Media Internal Memory... MPEG-2 250K 340K 340K - Sony, the Sony logo, Handycam, the Handycam logo, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG, Memory Stick Duo, Image3 logo, Clear...
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... "recording media." Design and specifications of data occurs on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Availability of your camcorder to another device with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by touching (MENU) [Show ...the internal hard disk (DCRSR68/SR88), the internal memory (DCR-SX44/ SX63) of internal recording media Internal hard disk + memory card 80 GB 120 GB Memory card Input/ output Internal memory + memory card 4 GB 16 GB US 10 Confirm the model name on some type of your camcorder ...
... "recording media." Design and specifications of data occurs on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Availability of your camcorder to another device with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by touching (MENU) [Show ...the internal hard disk (DCRSR68/SR88), the internal memory (DCR-SX44/ SX63) of internal recording media Internal hard disk + memory card 80 GB 120 GB Memory card Input/ output Internal memory + memory card 4 GB 16 GB US 10 Confirm the model name on some type of your camcorder ...
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The following icons are recorded on the screen of movies. 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 this recording media. The [MOVIE ... be used differs depending on the selected medium. Tips See page 64 for the recordable time of your camcorder. Selecting the recording media for movies (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category)...
The following icons are recorded on the screen of movies. 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 this recording media. The [MOVIE ... be used differs depending on the selected medium. Tips See page 64 for the recordable time of your camcorder. Selecting the recording media for movies (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category)...
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DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Tips When you finish recording or when you play back images, close the lens cover. 1 Fasten the grip belt. Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded on changing the recording media (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). To open the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to open. DCR-SR68/SR88 Recording/Playback US 23 DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 20 on the following recording media.
DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Tips When you finish recording or when you play back images, close the lens cover. 1 Fasten the grip belt. Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded on changing the recording media (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). To open the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to open. DCR-SR68/SR88 Recording/Playback US 23 DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 20 on the following recording media.
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... onto the recording media after recording has finished. DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 20 on the following states will be indicated if data is set [GUIDEFRAME] to the camcorder Data code during recording The recording date, time ...displayed during playback. US 26 In this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 22) is lit or flashing The media icon in the default setting. To adjust the angle of...
... onto the recording media after recording has finished. DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 20 on the following states will be indicated if data is set [GUIDEFRAME] to the camcorder Data code during recording The recording date, time ...displayed during playback. US 26 In this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 22) is lit or flashing The media icon in the default setting. To adjust the angle of...
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... the (Photo) () a desired photo () to play back a movie. DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 20 on changing the recording media (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 18). 2 Press (VIEW...
... the (Photo) () a desired photo () to play back a movie. DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 20 on changing the recording media (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 18). 2 Press (VIEW...
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... the terms of the media types displayed on the screen to make the computer recognize your camcorder. [ USB CONNECT]: Internal hard disk (DCR-SR68/SR88) [ USB CONNECT]: Internal memory (DCR-SX44/SX63) [ USB CONNECT]: Memory card The displayed recording media differ depending on the model. If the... not appear, click [Start] [Computer] (in the disc drive of your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable. Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer. Turn on the computer. Log ...
... the terms of the media types displayed on the screen to make the computer recognize your camcorder. [ USB CONNECT]: Internal hard disk (DCR-SR68/SR88) [ USB CONNECT]: Internal memory (DCR-SX44/SX63) [ USB CONNECT]: Memory card The displayed recording media differ depending on the model. If the... not appear, click [Start] [Computer] (in the disc drive of your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable. Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer. Turn on the computer. Log ...
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Importing movies and photos to a computer Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder can be imported to save on the camcorder screen. [ USB CONNECT]: Internal hard disk [ USB CONNECT]: Internal memory [ USB CONNECT]: Memory card The displayed recording media differ depending on the model. If the ...the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 17). 1 Turn on the computer screen. The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcorder screen. 2 Touch the recording media that contains the images you perform One Touch Disc Burn. Turn on the computer beforehand. ...
Importing movies and photos to a computer Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder can be imported to save on the camcorder screen. [ USB CONNECT]: Internal hard disk [ USB CONNECT]: Internal memory [ USB CONNECT]: Memory card The displayed recording media differ depending on the model. If the ...the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 17). 1 Turn on the computer screen. The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcorder screen. 2 Touch the recording media that contains the images you perform One Touch Disc Burn. Turn on the computer beforehand. ...
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...). Touch the recording media that contains the images on the camcorder screen. [ USB CONNECT]: Internal hard disk [ USB CONNECT]: Internal memory [ USB CONNECT]: Memory card The displayed recording media differ depending on the model. Record movies on your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer, etc., other than with an S VIDEO cable. If you...
...). Touch the recording media that contains the images on the camcorder screen. [ USB CONNECT]: Internal hard disk [ USB CONNECT]: Internal memory [ USB CONNECT]: Memory card The displayed recording media differ depending on the model. Record movies on your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer, etc., other than with an S VIDEO cable. If you...
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... in a playlist. MOVE Changes the order of movies. Connects the internal memory via USB USB CONNECT*2....... USB CONNECT.......... BATTERY INFO Displays the battery information. (DISC BURN) Customizing your camcorder (MANAGE MEDIA) category MEDIA SETTINGS MOVIE MEDIA SET*1*2 Sets the media... for recording photos (p. 20). MEDIA INFO Displays information on the internal memory. MEMORY*2 Deletes all data on the recording media, such...
... in a playlist. MOVE Changes the order of movies. Connects the internal memory via USB USB CONNECT*2....... USB CONNECT.......... BATTERY INFO Displays the battery information. (DISC BURN) Customizing your camcorder (MANAGE MEDIA) category MEDIA SETTINGS MOVIE MEDIA SET*1*2 Sets the media... for recording photos (p. 20). MEDIA INFO Displays information on the internal memory. MEMORY*2 Deletes all data on the recording media, such...
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... screen. POWER ON BY LCD........ DROP SENSOR*1 Activates or deactivates the drop sensor. *1 DCR-SR68/SR88 *2 DCR-SX44/SX63 US 56 BEEP Sets whether the camcorder sounds operation beeps or not. Sets the display language (p. 19). Sets whether or not the camcorder is turned on the TV connected (p. 31). DISP OUTPUT Sets whether the on...not. LCD BRIGHT Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen. DST SET/ SUMMERTIME Sets the summertime (p. 18). HDD*1 Repairs the image database file on the internal memory (p. 60). CLOCK/ LANG CLOCK SET Sets the date and time (p. 18).
... screen. POWER ON BY LCD........ DROP SENSOR*1 Activates or deactivates the drop sensor. *1 DCR-SR68/SR88 *2 DCR-SX44/SX63 US 56 BEEP Sets whether the camcorder sounds operation beeps or not. Sets the display language (p. 19). Sets whether or not the camcorder is turned on the TV connected (p. 31). DISP OUTPUT Sets whether the on...not. LCD BRIGHT Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen. DST SET/ SUMMERTIME Sets the summertime (p. 18). HDD*1 Repairs the image database file on the internal memory (p. 60). CLOCK/ LANG CLOCK SET Sets the date and time (p. 18).