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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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...Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) under the current recording or playback conditions. The LCD screen is manufactured using your camcorder (p. 67) is recommended for long periods of time may be recovered. Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. All data recorded on the memory... before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use a memory card with your camcorder" (p. 87). Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear constantly on -screen...
...Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) under the current recording or playback conditions. The LCD screen is manufactured using your camcorder (p. 67) is recommended for long periods of time may be recovered. Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. All data recorded on the memory... before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use a memory card with your camcorder" (p. 87). Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear constantly on -screen...
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... [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR- Save all your computer. Also, you do so, your camcorder may not play back images, perform [MEDIA FORMAT] ... media of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. Availability of such products is subject to country/region. In this camcorder. MTF= Modulation Transfer...SX44/SX63) [YES] [YES] . In such a case, save the image data on some type of external media first, and then perform [MEDIA FORMAT] by Carl Zeiss, in such situations. To view your camcorder...
... [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR- Save all your computer. Also, you do so, your camcorder may not play back images, perform [MEDIA FORMAT] ... media of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. Availability of such products is subject to country/region. In this camcorder. MTF= Modulation Transfer...SX44/SX63) [YES] [YES] . In such a case, save the image data on some type of external media first, and then perform [MEDIA FORMAT] by Carl Zeiss, in such situations. To view your camcorder...
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...for illustration purposes are lit or flashing When using the camcorder at high altitudes (DCR-SR68/SR88) Do not turn on use Do not do not crash the camcorder against an object. Do not use your camcorder. DCRSR68 DCRSR88 DCRSX43 DCRSX44 DCRSX63 ...understandability. 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 The model name is shown in this manual when there is more than 5,...
...for illustration purposes are lit or flashing When using the camcorder at high altitudes (DCR-SR68/SR88) Do not turn on use Do not do not crash the camcorder against an object. Do not use your camcorder. DCRSR68 DCRSR88 DCRSX43 DCRSX44 DCRSX63 ...understandability. 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 The model name is shown in this manual when there is more than 5,...
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... Getting started (p. 11) Prepare the power source and memory card. 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 p. 33...
... Getting started (p. 11) Prepare the power source and memory card. 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 p. 33...
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... slowly. US Excessive zooming will make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in dim light, such as you turn your camcorder horizontally as scenes of camcorder accessories. For example, using a tripod, you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. And, use of fireworks, ... the microphone than the recorded person. Advice for successful recording To get good results in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to your movies. Stabilize yourself, move the...
... slowly. US Excessive zooming will make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in dim light, such as you turn your camcorder horizontally as scenes of camcorder accessories. For example, using a tripod, you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. And, use of fireworks, ... the microphone than the recorded person. Advice for successful recording To get good results in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to your movies. Stabilize yourself, move the...
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Useful recording techniques Flowers in close-up PORTRAIT (58) TELE MACRO (61) Recording in a dimly-lit room VIDEO LIGHT (26) Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all its splendor FIREWORKS (58) SUNRISE&SUNSET (58) Checking your golf swing SPORTS (58) Focusing on the child on the left side of the screen SPOT FOCUS (60) SPOT MTR/FCS (60) US
Useful recording techniques Flowers in close-up PORTRAIT (58) TELE MACRO (61) Recording in a dimly-lit room VIDEO LIGHT (26) Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all its splendor FIREWORKS (58) SUNRISE&SUNSET (58) Checking your golf swing SPORTS (58) Focusing on the child on the left side of the screen SPOT FOCUS (60) SPOT MTR/FCS (60) US
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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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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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... time 115 155 195 390 Times measured with that on the DC IN jack. US 12 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off 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...(min.) required when you can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the...
... time 115 155 195 390 Times measured with that on the DC IN jack. US 12 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off 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...(min.) required when you can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the...
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... 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 low. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder...that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15), the access lamp (p. 19) are turned off automatically if you leave your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Notes Do not use a ... battery pack is attached, the battery pack is not discharged. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 To use an electronic voltage transformer.
... 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 low. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder...that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15), the access lamp (p. 19) are turned off automatically if you leave your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Notes Do not use a ... battery pack is attached, the battery pack is not discharged. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 To use an electronic voltage transformer.
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Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. US 14 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.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. US 14 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.
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Your camcorder turns on. To turn on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch . POWER button ...; [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [CLOCK SET]. Touch the button on , and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is not on your...
Your camcorder turns on. To turn on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch . POWER button ...; [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [CLOCK SET]. Touch the button on , and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is not on your...
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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 ] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] .... ] [SOUND/DISP SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language . The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is set to show messages in a specified language.
... 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 ] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] .... ] [SOUND/DISP SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language . The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is set to show messages in a specified language.
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...camcorder. The recording medium is changed. 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 SET]. The following icons are recorded on the screen of recordable photos. DCR-SX43: DCR-SX44/SX63: DCR-SR68/SR88: Memory card * Internal memory... * Internal hard disk Memory card Memory card * In the default setting, ...
...camcorder. The recording medium is changed. 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 SET]. The following icons are recorded on the screen of recordable photos. DCR-SX43: DCR-SX44/SX63: DCR-SR68/SR88: Memory card * Internal memory... * Internal hard disk Memory card Memory card * In the default setting, ...
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... medium 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 only with your camcorder. To check the recording media settings When recording in...camcorder you use . "Memory Stick PRO Duo"media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo"media (This size can be used with your camcorder For recording movies, it is changed. Touch [YES] . Recording media icon The icon displayed on the LCD screen varies depending on memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44...
... medium 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 only with your camcorder. To check the recording media settings When recording in...camcorder you use . "Memory Stick PRO Duo"media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo"media (This size can be used with your camcorder For recording movies, it is changed. Touch [YES] . Recording media icon The icon displayed on the LCD screen varies depending on memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44...
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... lamp Note direction of the memory card. To eject the memory card Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in the illustration, and insert into the memory card slot until it clicks. Close the cover after inserting the memory card. US 19 DCR-SR68/SR88 Access lamp DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Note direction of notched...
... lamp Note direction of the memory card. To eject the memory card Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in the illustration, and insert into the memory card slot until it clicks. Close the cover after inserting the memory card. US 19 DCR-SR68/SR88 Access lamp DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Note direction of notched...
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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 To open the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to open. Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded on changing the recording media (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). 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.
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 To open the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to open. Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded on changing the recording media (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). 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.