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...in each local language are normal results of the pixels are operational for effective use a memory card with your camcorder for the first time, formatting the memory card with this first Supplied items The numbers in low light conditions, such as at ... 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 is manufactured using your camcorder (p. 67) is not available US Black ...
...in each local language are normal results of the pixels are operational for effective use a memory card with your camcorder for the first time, formatting the memory card with this first Supplied items The numbers in low light conditions, such as at ... 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 is manufactured using your camcorder (p. 67) is not available US Black ...
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... made when this function is lit or flashing Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or subject the camcorder to shock or vibration when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15) or the access lamp (p. 19) are lit or flashing When using a shoulder belt .... 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 and accessories are subject to play back or may also be recorded. Confirm the model...
... made when this function is lit or flashing Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or subject the camcorder to shock or vibration when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15) or the access lamp (p. 19) are lit or flashing When using a shoulder belt .... 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 and accessories are subject to play back or may also be recorded. Confirm the model...
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... Getting started (p. 11) Prepare the power source and memory card. US 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 ...
... Getting started (p. 11) Prepare the power source and memory card. US 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 ...
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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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... ] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. Getting started Selecting the recording media for movies (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MOVIE MEDIA...See page 81 for the number of your camcorder. The [PHOTO 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...
... ] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. Getting started Selecting the recording media for movies (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MOVIE MEDIA...See page 81 for the number of your camcorder. The [PHOTO 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...
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... movies, it is recommended that 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 with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be used only with Mark2 ...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)....
... movies, it is recommended that 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 with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be used only with Mark2 ...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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...]. In that there is not enough free space.] is displayed, initialize the memory card by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD] (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/ SX63) [YES] [YES] . Getting... started Open the cover, orient the memory card's notched corner as shown in once. Do not open the cover during...
...]. In that there is not enough free space.] is displayed, initialize the memory card by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD] (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/ SX63) [YES] [YES] . Getting... started Open the cover, orient the memory card's notched corner as shown in once. Do not open the cover during...
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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. 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).
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... flashing Tips When a face is detected, a white frame appears and the image quality around the face is still being written 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 17 on the recordable time of your camcorder...
... flashing Tips When a face is detected, a white frame appears and the image quality around the face is still being written 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 17 on the recordable time of your camcorder...
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DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 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. 15). 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES). Movies are played. Touch the (Photo) () a desired...
DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 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. 15). 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES). Movies are played. Touch the (Photo) () a desired...
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... recorded. US 28 Displays the screen to select the index type ([DATE INDEX]/[ FILM ROLL]/ [ FACE]) (p. 30, 30, 31). / : Displays movies recorded on a memory card.) Playing movies Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie.
... recorded. US 28 Displays the screen to select the index type ([DATE INDEX]/[ FILM ROLL]/ [ FACE]) (p. 30, 30, 31). / : Displays movies recorded on a memory card.) Playing movies Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie.
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Recording/Playback US 29 Viewing photos Your camcorder displays the selected photo. Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen To start/stop slide show Next OPTION Tips When viewing photos recorded on a memory card, (playback folder) appears on the screen.
Recording/Playback US 29 Viewing photos Your camcorder displays the selected photo. Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen To start/stop slide show Next OPTION Tips When viewing photos recorded on a memory card, (playback folder) appears on the screen.
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... the scene you can display the Date Index by date efficiently. Notes You cannot use the Date Index function for photos on the memory card. Press (VIEW IMAGES). Playback starts from the selected thumbnail. Press (VIEW IMAGES). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears. Touch [ FILM ROLL...
... the scene you can display the Date Index by date efficiently. Notes You cannot use the Date Index function for photos on the memory card. Press (VIEW IMAGES). Playback starts from the selected thumbnail. Press (VIEW IMAGES). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears. Touch [ FILM ROLL...
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...movies or photos to be deleted. Press and hold the image down on an index screen are deleted. Making good use of your camcorder while deleting the images. To delete all the movies/photos recorded on the same day at one time Notes You cannot ... [ DELETE by deleting movies and photos from the memory card. You cannot delete protected movies and photos. Touch to return to the Playlist is included in the recording media, and recover all photos on the playback screen from your camcorder Deleting movies and photos You can free media space by...
...movies or photos to be deleted. Press and hold the image down on an index screen are deleted. Making good use of your camcorder while deleting the images. To delete all the movies/photos recorded on the same day at one time Notes You cannot ... [ DELETE by deleting movies and photos from the memory card. You cannot delete protected movies and photos. Touch to return to the Playlist is included in the recording media, and recover all photos on the playback screen from your camcorder Deleting movies and photos You can free media space by...
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... the image down on the LCD screen to confirm the image. by date]. Touch / to confirm the image. To protect all photos on the memory card. In step 2, touch [ PROTECT] [ PRT. Touch to return to the previous screen. Touch [PROTECT] . by date] for the recorded...
... the image down on the LCD screen to confirm the image. by date]. Touch / to confirm the image. To protect all photos on the memory card. In step 2, touch [ PROTECT] [ PRT. Touch to return to the previous screen. Touch [PROTECT] . by date] for the recorded...
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dividing movies on the memory card. A slight difference may damage the recording media. Use the supplied software for more precision after you divide the original movie, the movie added to the Playlist will also be divided. Making good use of your camcorder while dividing the movie. ...; You cannot divide the protected movie. It may occur from OPTION MENU. Also, do not eject the memory card while US 39 Play and pause toggles as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. If you selected the dividing point with...
dividing movies on the memory card. A slight difference may damage the recording media. Use the supplied software for more precision after you divide the original movie, the movie added to the Playlist will also be divided. Making good use of your camcorder while dividing the movie. ...; You cannot divide the protected movie. It may occur from OPTION MENU. Also, do not eject the memory card while US 39 Play and pause toggles as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. If you selected the dividing point with...
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...Touch to return to the previous screen. [DUB by date]: Select the recording date of the movie to confirm the image. Insert memory card into your camcorder before the operation. Notes When you select the Playlist as the source of dubbing, follow the on-screen ...dub the Playlist. Select the movie to be dubbed. [DUB by select]: Touch the movie to prevent your camcorder from the internal recording media to memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/ SX44/SX63) Dubbing movies You can select multiple movies. The [MOVIE DUB] screen appears. Touch the type of...
...Touch to return to the previous screen. [DUB by date]: Select the recording date of the movie to confirm the image. Insert memory card into your camcorder before the operation. Notes When you select the Playlist as the source of dubbing, follow the on-screen ...dub the Playlist. Select the movie to be dubbed. [DUB by select]: Touch the movie to prevent your camcorder from the internal recording media to memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/ SX44/SX63) Dubbing movies You can select multiple movies. The [MOVIE DUB] screen appears. Touch the type of...
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... check the copied photos after dubbing is finished, select [MEMORY CARD] on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] and play them back (p. 17). US 42 Insert a memory card into your camcorder before the operation. Notes Connect your camcorder from the internal recording media of power during copying. ... Tips To check the dubbed movies after copying is finished, select [MEMORY CARD] on [PHOTO 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...
... check the copied photos after dubbing is finished, select [MEMORY CARD] on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] and play them back (p. 17). US 42 Insert a memory card into your camcorder before the operation. Notes Connect your camcorder from the internal recording media of power during copying. ... Tips To check the dubbed movies after copying is finished, select [MEMORY CARD] on [PHOTO 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...