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...memory card with this camcorder. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not affect the recording in any problems. Read 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" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam"...
...memory card with this camcorder. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not affect the recording in any problems. Read 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" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam"...
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...pack/AC Adaptor Be sure to country/region. It is subject to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor ... [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR- The number value indicates the amount of the camcorder being lost, save the image data on the LCD screen (p. 76). ...recommend using your camcorder to insert the connector plug in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. When the camcorder is equipped with a cable, be saved or recorded. SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) ...
...pack/AC Adaptor Be sure to country/region. It is subject to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor ... [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR- The number value indicates the amount of the camcorder being lost, save the image data on the LCD screen (p. 76). ...recommend using your camcorder to insert the connector plug in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. When the camcorder is equipped with a cable, be saved or recorded. SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) ...
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... in specification of 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 and accessories are as follows. About images, illustrations, and screen displays of this ... be 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 also be stopped. Doing so may be recorded. Confirm the ...
... in specification of 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 and accessories are as follows. About images, illustrations, and screen displays of this ... be 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 also be stopped. Doing so may be recorded. Confirm the ...
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Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack DCR-SR68/SR88 Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 DC IN jack DC plug AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) CHG (charge) lamp Getting started Battery pack DC IN jack DC plug AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) US 11
Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack DCR-SR68/SR88 Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 DC IN jack DC plug AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) CHG (charge) lamp Getting started Battery pack DC IN jack DC plug AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) US 11
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...(77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery 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 86 °F) is recommended. Battery pack ...the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. Tips See page 80 on recording and playing time. When your camcorder is on, you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. You can check ...
...(77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery 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 86 °F) is recommended. Battery pack ...the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. Tips See page 80 on recording and playing time. When your camcorder is on, you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. You can check ...
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...in a cool place. In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, close the LCD screen and make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15), the access lamp (p. 19) are turned ...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 not discharged. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 To use an electronic voltage transformer. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder...
...in a cool place. In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, close the LCD screen and make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15), the access lamp (p. 19) are turned ...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 not discharged. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 To use an electronic voltage transformer. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder...
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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 metallic objects. US 14 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. This may cause a malfunction.
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. US 14 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. This may cause a malfunction.
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...on the recording media. In 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...the camcorder Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition are not displayed during playback. Recording/Playback The following recording media. To display them as a guide. [ STEADYSHOT] is not compatible with full pixel display. DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-...
...on the recording media. In 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...the camcorder Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition are not displayed during playback. Recording/Playback The following recording media. To display them as a guide. [ STEADYSHOT] is not compatible with full pixel display. DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-...
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... and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the A/V connecting cable with the TV. The yellow plug connection is not necessary. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Recording/Playback IN VIDEO AUDIO TVs S VIDEO (Yellow) (White) (Red) VCRs (Yellow) Signal flow A/V Remote Connector ...; or an A/V connecting cable with an A/V connecting cable. Connect your camcorder to . US 33 Connecting only the S VIDEO plug will be connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with...
... and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the A/V connecting cable with the TV. The yellow plug connection is not necessary. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Recording/Playback IN VIDEO AUDIO TVs S VIDEO (Yellow) (White) (Red) VCRs (Yellow) Signal flow A/V Remote Connector ...; or an A/V connecting cable with an A/V connecting cable. Connect your camcorder to . US 33 Connecting only the S VIDEO plug will be connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with...
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... or the AC Adaptor from OPTION MENU. To delete all images recorded in the Playlist (p. 43), the movie added to the Playlist is deleted also from the Playlist. Tips You can delete an image on the playback screen from your camcorder Deleting movies ...time Notes You cannot delete photos on an index screen are deleted. It may damage the recording media. Do not eject memory card while deleting images from recording media. Notes You cannot restore images once they are called "thumbnails." 1 Touch (MENU) ...
... or the AC Adaptor from OPTION MENU. To delete all images recorded in the Playlist (p. 43), the movie added to the Playlist is deleted also from the Playlist. Tips You can delete an image on the playback screen from your camcorder Deleting movies ...time Notes You cannot delete photos on an index screen are deleted. It may damage the recording media. Do not eject memory card while deleting images from recording media. Notes You cannot restore images once they are called "thumbnails." 1 Touch (MENU) ...
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... increments. If you divide the original movie, the movie added to divide (p. 38). Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as you press . Dividing a movie 1 Touch (MENU) [Show others] ... Adjusts the dividing point with . Also, do not eject the memory card while US 39 Play and pause toggles as your camcorder Returns to the beginning of your camcorder selects the dividing point based on the memory card. A slight difference may damage the recording media...
... increments. If you divide the original movie, the movie added to divide (p. 38). Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as you press . Dividing a movie 1 Touch (MENU) [Show others] ... Adjusts the dividing point with . Also, do not eject the memory card while US 39 Play and pause toggles as your camcorder Returns to the beginning of your camcorder selects the dividing point based on the memory card. A slight difference may damage the recording media...
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... others ] [MOVIE DUB] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD]. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to prevent your camcorder from the internal recording media to the previous screen. [DUB by date]: Select the recording...be dubbed. [DUB by this camcorder and stored onto the recording media are called "original." Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] (under [EDIT] category). Touch to return to memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/ SX44/SX63) Dubbing movies You can ...
... others ] [MOVIE DUB] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD]. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to prevent your camcorder from the internal recording media to the previous screen. [DUB by date]: Select the recording...be dubbed. [DUB by this camcorder and stored onto the recording media are called "original." Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] (under [EDIT] category). Touch to return to memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/ SX44/SX63) Dubbing movies You can ...
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...; Tips To check the dubbed movies after copying is finished, select [MEMORY CARD] on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] and play them back (p. 17). You can copy photos from running out of the camcorder to confirm the image. The [PHOTO COPY] screen appears. Touch the...[Show others] [PHOTO COPY] (under [EDIT] category). Insert a memory card into your camcorder before the operation. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to be copied, and mark with . US 42 Copying photos You can select ...
...; Tips To check the dubbed movies after copying is finished, select [MEMORY CARD] on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] and play them back (p. 17). You can copy photos from running out of the camcorder to confirm the image. The [PHOTO COPY] screen appears. Touch the...[Show others] [PHOTO COPY] (under [EDIT] category). Insert a memory card into your camcorder before the operation. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to be copied, and mark with . US 42 Copying photos You can select ...
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Also, do not eject the memory card while editing movies on the memory card. You cannot add photos to the Playlist. ...one time In step 2, touch [ ADD by touching (OPTION). The recording dates of your camcorder while adding movies to the Playlist. The selected movie is a list showing thumbnails of the desired movie,... Touch [YES] . Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder US 43 It may damage the recording media. Touch to return to the previous screen. Touch [YES...
Also, do not eject the memory card while editing movies on the memory card. You cannot add photos to the Playlist. ...one time In step 2, touch [ ADD by touching (OPTION). The recording dates of your camcorder while adding movies to the Playlist. The selected movie is a list showing thumbnails of the desired movie,... Touch [YES] . Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder US 43 It may damage the recording media. Touch to return to the previous screen. Touch [YES...
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...connectable device. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC adaptor (p. 13). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media. Refer to the Sony support page for your country/region for your camcorder. If the external media was formatted...as CD or DVD drive media connected via USB hub media with built-in the internal recording media of your camcorder. DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63: Movies and photos in USB hub card reader You may not be available in some countries/regions. ...
...connectable device. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC adaptor (p. 13). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media. Refer to the Sony support page for your country/region for your camcorder. If the external media was formatted...as CD or DVD drive media connected via USB hub media with built-in the internal recording media of your camcorder. DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63: Movies and photos in USB hub card reader You may not be available in some countries/regions. ...
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... DVD writer. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately). To finish the external media connection Touch on a created disc by using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). Only unused ... to as "DVD writer" in this section. Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 13). Turn on your camcorder, and connect the DVD writer to the (USB) jack of...
... DVD writer. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately). To finish the external media connection Touch on a created disc by using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). Only unused ... to as "DVD writer" in this section. Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 13). Turn on your camcorder, and connect the DVD writer to the (USB) jack of...
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... to be connected. Notes Sony DVD writer may be available in some countries/regions. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the... The last movie on the disc may not be cut off the camcorder Disconnect the USB cable or the AC adaptor Subject the camcorder to mechanical shock or vibration Eject the memory card from the camcorder Play the created disc to make sure dubbing was performed ...
... to be connected. Notes Sony DVD writer may be available in some countries/regions. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the... The last movie on the disc may not be cut off the camcorder Disconnect the USB cable or the AC adaptor Subject the camcorder to mechanical shock or vibration Eject the memory card from the camcorder Play the created disc to make sure dubbing was performed ...
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...CONNECT] (under [OTHERS] 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 the model. US 50 Creating a disc with ...device via the S VIDEO jack, by using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). Sony DVD writer may not be available in either way of or . Turn on your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using an A/V connecting...
...CONNECT] (under [OTHERS] 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 the model. US 50 Creating a disc with ...device via the S VIDEO jack, by using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). Sony DVD writer may not be available in either way of or . Turn on your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using an A/V connecting...
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...; Tips Only the information of the medium selected on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 17) is lit or flashing while formatting memory card.). US 67 Customizing your camcorder. MANAGE MEDIA (Items for movies and the approximate free and used space is not displayed as 0 % even if ... [EMPTY]. MEDIA FORMAT Formatting deletes all cables except the AC Adaptor. To prevent data on the camcorder, disconnect the AC Adaptor, or eject the memory card from being recovered (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) [EMPTY] allows you connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket). To avoid...
...; Tips Only the information of the medium selected on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 17) is lit or flashing while formatting memory card.). US 67 Customizing your camcorder. MANAGE MEDIA (Items for movies and the approximate free and used space is not displayed as 0 % even if ... [EMPTY]. MEDIA FORMAT Formatting deletes all cables except the AC Adaptor. To prevent data on the camcorder, disconnect the AC Adaptor, or eject the memory card from being recovered (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) [EMPTY] allows you connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket). To avoid...
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... NORMAL Standard brightness. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. Notes When you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for deleting data is slightly reduced during recording. If you open the ... for the setting. When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is as follows; DCR-SX44: about 13 minutes DCR-SX63: about 60 minutes DCR-SR68: about 40 minutes DCR-SR88: about 60 minutes If you stop recording, or operate the touch panel.
... NORMAL Standard brightness. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. Notes When you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for deleting data is slightly reduced during recording. If you open the ... for the setting. When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is as follows; DCR-SX44: about 13 minutes DCR-SX63: about 60 minutes DCR-SR68: about 40 minutes DCR-SR88: about 60 minutes If you stop recording, or operate the touch panel.