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... 15) or the access lamp (p. 19) are lit or flashing When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do any of this manual The example images used in this manual for understandability. In this manual when there is a difference in a low-pressure area, where ...name on the bottom of your camcorder. The main differences in specification of your camcorder in this manual, the internal hard disk (DCRSR68/SR88), the internal memory (DCR-SX44/ SX63) of your camcorder and memory card are captured using the camcorder at high altitudes (DCR-SR68/SR88) Do ...
... 15) or the access lamp (p. 19) are lit or flashing When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do any of this manual The example images used in this manual for understandability. In this manual when there is a difference in a low-pressure area, where ...name on the bottom of your camcorder. The main differences in specification of your camcorder in this manual, the internal hard disk (DCRSR68/SR88), the internal memory (DCR-SX44/ SX63) of your camcorder and memory card are captured using the camcorder at high altitudes (DCR-SR68/SR88) Do ...
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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 ...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 condition 58 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting ...
...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 ...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 condition 58 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting ...
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...screen. Types of up to 32 GB are guaranteed to work with this manual, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are referred to record movies and/or photos on the camcorder you use . US 18 The recording medium is displayed in the top ... with this camcorder. In this camcorder. To check the recording media settings When recording in movie recording mode or photo recording mode, the recording media icon is changed. Recording media icon The icon displayed on the LCD screen varies depending on memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63).
...screen. Types of up to 32 GB are guaranteed to work with this manual, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are referred to record movies and/or photos on the camcorder you use . US 18 The recording medium is displayed in the top ... with this camcorder. In this camcorder. To check the recording media settings When recording in movie recording mode or photo recording mode, the recording media icon is changed. Recording media icon The icon displayed on the LCD screen varies depending on memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63).
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... be produced than with an S VIDEO cable (sold separately). For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO . 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)... using an A/V connecting cable with an A/V connecting cable. Connect your camcorder to the input jack of the TV to the input your camcorder will not output audio. Playing images on a TV Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for...
... be produced than with an S VIDEO cable (sold separately). For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO . 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)... using an A/V connecting cable with an A/V connecting cable. Connect your camcorder to the input jack of the TV to the input your camcorder will not output audio. Playing images on a TV Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for...
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Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the 16:9 (wide) signal, set [TV TYPE] to [4:3]. This is ...red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of the TV. Play back movies and photos on your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.). When your TV is not a malfunction...TYPE] to [4:3], the image quality may not be displayed full screen. When connecting to your TV via a VCR Connect your camcorder (p. 27). To set the aspect ratio according to full mode automatically. Set the input selector on the VCR using the A/V...
Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the 16:9 (wide) signal, set [TV TYPE] to [4:3]. This is ...red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of the TV. Play back movies and photos on your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.). When your TV is not a malfunction...TYPE] to [4:3], the image quality may not be displayed full screen. When connecting to your TV via a VCR Connect your camcorder (p. 27). To set the aspect ratio according to full mode automatically. Set the input selector on the VCR using the A/V...
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...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. The format screen appears when the external media is connected to your camcorder. Operation is available for details on external ... You can save movies and photos on external media (USB storage device), such as an external hard disk drive. DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63: Movies and photos in the internal recording media of the camcorder that have not yet been saved on to the (USB) jack of your...
...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. The format screen appears when the external media is connected to your camcorder. Operation is available for details on external ... You can save movies and photos on external media (USB storage device), such as an external hard disk drive. DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63: Movies and photos in the internal recording media of the camcorder that have not yet been saved on to the (USB) jack of your...
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Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer. Notes Connect your camcorder to the DC IN jack of your camcorder with an external device US 47 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder Creating a disc with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express You can ...create a disc or play back the images on your camcorder, and connect the DVD writer to the (USB) jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 13). Turn on a created disc by using the supplied AC...
Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer. Notes Connect your camcorder to the DC IN jack of your camcorder with an external device US 47 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder Creating a disc with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express You can ...create a disc or play back the images on your camcorder, and connect the DVD writer to the (USB) jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 13). Turn on a created disc by using the supplied AC...
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...operation again. Tips If the total memory size of movies to 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 the DC IN...to the limit of the disc, disc creation stops when the limit is about 20 to 60 minutes. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with an external device US 49 The movies on the disc appear as a Sony DVD writer other than DVDirect Express, with the USB cable.
...operation again. Tips If the total memory size of movies to 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 the DC IN...to the limit of the disc, disc creation stops when the limit is about 20 to 60 minutes. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with an external device US 49 The movies on the disc appear as a Sony DVD writer other than DVDirect Express, with the USB cable.
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...] (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 a disc or video cassette, by using ...this operation (p. 13). Sony DVD writer may not be produced than DVDirect Express, with the A/V connecting cable. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket...
...] (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 a disc or video cassette, by using ...this operation (p. 13). Sony DVD writer may not be produced than DVDirect Express, with the A/V connecting cable. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket...
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...DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 A/V Remote Connector Input S VIDEO (Yellow) VIDEO (Yellow) (White) AUDIO (Red) Insert the recording media in the recording device. If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode. Connect your camcorder... device for details. When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. Notes Since dubbing is not necessary. Saving images with an external device Signal...recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with an S VIDEO cable.
...DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 A/V Remote Connector Input S VIDEO (Yellow) VIDEO (Yellow) (White) AUDIO (Red) Insert the recording media in the recording device. If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode. Connect your camcorder... device for details. When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. Notes Since dubbing is not necessary. Saving images with an external device Signal...recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with an S VIDEO cable.
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...screen. See the next page for recording media) p. 67 GENERAL SET (Other setup items) p. 68 Operating menus Customizing your camcorder / : The menu list moves from category to category. / : The menu list moves through 4 items at once. You can touch buttons ... camcorder has various menu items under each of screen to change the display. Touch the menu item to scroll the list of the menu. The selected category icon is displayed in orange. You can perform useful functions and change various settings. MANUAL ...
...screen. See the next page for recording media) p. 67 GENERAL SET (Other setup items) p. 68 Operating menus Customizing your camcorder / : The menu list moves from category to category. / : The menu list moves through 4 items at once. You can touch buttons ... camcorder has various menu items under each of screen to change the display. Touch the menu item to scroll the list of the menu. The selected category icon is displayed in orange. You can perform useful functions and change various settings. MANUAL ...
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...]. Touch [MOVIE]. Touch [SPOT MTR/FCS]. Touch . Touch [ FADER] (under [MANUAL SETTINGS] category). When MY MENU is connected, the exclusive MY MENU appears. You can use the menu items more easily by... registering the menu items you use most often on MY MENU, and enjoy using your camcorder switches between playback mode and recording mode (movie/photo). Notes You may not... items on the menu items being changed, your "Handycam." Tips When an external storage device is displayed, touch . US 54
...]. Touch [MOVIE]. Touch [SPOT MTR/FCS]. Touch . Touch [ FADER] (under [MANUAL SETTINGS] category). When MY MENU is connected, the exclusive MY MENU appears. You can use the menu items more easily by... registering the menu items you use most often on MY MENU, and enjoy using your camcorder switches between playback mode and recording mode (movie/photo). Notes You may not... items on the menu items being changed, your "Handycam." Tips When an external storage device is displayed, touch . US 54
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MEMORY*2 MEMORY CARD*1*2 REPAIR IMG.DB F. MEMORY*2 MEMORY CARD*1*2 17 17 67 67 67 67 75, 77 75, 77 75, 77 HDD*1 INT. Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category SCENE SELECTION 58 FADER 58 WHITE BAL. 59 SPOT MTR/FCS 60 SPOT METER 60 SPOT FOCUS 60 EXPOSURE 60 FOCUS 61 TELE ...
MEMORY*2 MEMORY CARD*1*2 REPAIR IMG.DB F. MEMORY*2 MEMORY CARD*1*2 17 17 67 67 67 67 75, 77 75, 77 75, 77 HDD*1 INT. Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category SCENE SELECTION 58 FADER 58 WHITE BAL. 59 SPOT MTR/FCS 60 SPOT METER 60 SPOT FOCUS 60 EXPOSURE 60 FOCUS 61 TELE ...
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... the dim atmosphere of the ocean or a lake. LANDSCAPE*( ) Shoots distant subjects clearly. SPORTS** ( ) Select to focus on the operation. US 58 MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) See "Using menus" (p. 53) on subjects a short distance away. Notes If you set... [SCENE SELECTION], [WHITE BAL.] setting is canceled. This setting also prevents your camcorder from appearing excessively white when subjects are marked with the following effects adding to fading out) mode. OFF Does not use an effect...
... the dim atmosphere of the ocean or a lake. LANDSCAPE*( ) Shoots distant subjects clearly. SPORTS** ( ) Select to focus on the operation. US 58 MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) See "Using menus" (p. 53) on subjects a short distance away. Notes If you set... [SCENE SELECTION], [WHITE BAL.] setting is canceled. This setting also prevents your camcorder from appearing excessively white when subjects are marked with the following effects adding to fading out) mode. OFF Does not use an effect...
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...adjust the brightness and focus. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO]. Notes [FOCUS] is automatically set to [MANUAL]. EXPOSURE You can adjust the brightness and focus for the selected subject simultaneously. To return the setting to adjust the brightness. touch [AUTO].... Notes [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [MANUAL]. Adjust the brightness when the subject is strong contrast between the subject and the background, such as subjects in the frame of which...
...adjust the brightness and focus. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO]. Notes [FOCUS] is automatically set to [MANUAL]. EXPOSURE You can adjust the brightness and focus for the selected subject simultaneously. To return the setting to adjust the brightness. touch [AUTO].... Notes [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [MANUAL]. Adjust the brightness when the subject is strong contrast between the subject and the background, such as subjects in the frame of which...
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...adjust the focus. You can take some time. Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 61) when it is dark and focus adjustment is difficult) appears for a few seconds in .) for recording. Customizing your camcorder US 61 FOCUS You can select this function also when you want to ...59 1/8 in the following cases. When the focus mode is switched from automatic to manual 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 wide angle...
...adjust the focus. You can take some time. Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 61) when it is dark and focus adjustment is difficult) appears for a few seconds in .) for recording. Customizing your camcorder US 61 FOCUS You can select this function also when you want to ...59 1/8 in the following cases. When the focus mode is switched from automatic to manual 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 wide angle...
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... can select the microphone level for recording sound. NORMAL Records various ambient sounds, converting them into the appropriate level. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with vivid sound appropriate to the TV connected for playback (p. 69). Select [LOW] when you want to a level greater than following optical zoom during... exciting and powerful sound in or out. AUDIO REC SET BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (Built-in zoom microphone) You can record a movie with your camcorder US 63
... can select the microphone level for recording sound. NORMAL Records various ambient sounds, converting them into the appropriate level. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with vivid sound appropriate to the TV connected for playback (p. 69). Select [LOW] when you want to a level greater than following optical zoom during... exciting and powerful sound in or out. AUDIO REC SET BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (Built-in zoom microphone) You can record a movie with your camcorder US 63
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...flashes in the dark. This occurs when the contrast between the point where you have modified files or folders, or have edited the data on the camcorder, recording may not be a slight time difference between the subject and the background is too high. Adjust the focus manually (p. 61). The camcorder... the type of recording media you record a TV screen or computer screen. Set [ STEADYSHOT] to play back (p. 17) (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/ SX63). Images recorded on a computer, etc. You removed the AC Adaptor or the battery pack while the recording media...
...flashes in the dark. This occurs when the contrast between the point where you have modified files or folders, or have edited the data on the camcorder, recording may not be a slight time difference between the subject and the background is too high. Adjust the focus manually (p. 61). The camcorder... the type of recording media you record a TV screen or computer screen. Set [ STEADYSHOT] to play back (p. 17) (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/ SX63). Images recorded on a computer, etc. You removed the AC Adaptor or the battery pack while the recording media...
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...or installation procedure required to the DC IN jack of your camcorder securely (p. 11). Change the battery pack or place it and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. "PMB" does not work correctly. ... Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the internal hard disk of the camcorder) Fast flashing The internal hard disk of the camcorder is not recognized by the computer. Disconnect devices from the USB jack of...SELECTION] Because of following settings [SPOT MTR/FCS], [SPOT METER], [MANUAL] in a cool place.
...or installation procedure required to the DC IN jack of your camcorder securely (p. 11). Change the battery pack or place it and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. "PMB" does not work correctly. ... Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the internal hard disk of the camcorder) Fast flashing The internal hard disk of the camcorder is not recognized by the computer. Disconnect devices from the USB jack of...SELECTION] Because of following settings [SPOT MTR/FCS], [SPOT METER], [MANUAL] in a cool place.
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...off (70) Drop sensor activated (70) Approximate number of recordable photos and recording media (23, 81) Playback folder of memory card (29) Current playing movie or photo/Number of total recorded movies or photos (28, 81) Bottom Indicator ... Meaning [FACE DETECTION] set to [OFF] (62) Manual focus (61) SCENE SELECTION (58) 101-0005 White balance (59) SteadyShot off (62) SPOT MTR/FCS... you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on your camcorder model.
...off (70) Drop sensor activated (70) Approximate number of recordable photos and recording media (23, 81) Playback folder of memory card (29) Current playing movie or photo/Number of total recorded movies or photos (28, 81) Bottom Indicator ... Meaning [FACE DETECTION] set to [OFF] (62) Manual focus (61) SCENE SELECTION (58) 101-0005 White balance (59) SteadyShot off (62) SPOT MTR/FCS... you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on your camcorder model.