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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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... screen Battery pack The camcorder is recommended for the memory card you use a memory card with your camcorder for the first time, formatting the memory card with 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...
... screen Battery pack The camcorder is recommended for the memory card you use a memory card with your camcorder for the first time, formatting the memory card with 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...
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... the desired medium (DCR- Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor Be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. Disconnect the AC ... the camcorder is subject to country/region. SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) [YES] [YES] . Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is recommended that you save your camcorder may ... of the camcorder being lost, save your computer. If you cannot record/play correctly on the camcorder, due to the protection features of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. ...
... the desired medium (DCR- Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor Be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. Disconnect the AC ... the camcorder is subject to country/region. SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) [YES] [YES] . Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is recommended that you save your camcorder may ... of the camcorder being lost, save your computer. If you cannot record/play correctly on the camcorder, due to the protection features of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. ...
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... 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 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 (sold...
... 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 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 (sold...
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...; 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 Saving images Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving movies and photos in external media p. 45... computer or a disc, you can record new images on the free media space again. US Operation flow Getting started (p. 11) Prepare the power source and memory card.
...; 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 Saving images Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving movies and photos in external media p. 45... computer or a disc, you can record new images on the free media space again. US Operation flow Getting started (p. 11) Prepare the power source and memory card.
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...body. By always carrying spare batteries, you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. Stay still at the end of camcorder accessories. Using accessories Make good use zooming sparingly. Zooming smoothly Zoom in and out slowly and smoothly. Narrate the subject, or talk... viewer feel tired when viewing them. 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 be recorded with narration Consider the sound to your...
...body. By always carrying spare batteries, you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. Stay still at the end of camcorder accessories. Using accessories Make good use zooming sparingly. Zooming smoothly Zoom in and out slowly and smoothly. Narrate the subject, or talk... viewer feel tired when viewing them. 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 be recorded with narration Consider the sound to your...
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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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... 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 your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it clicks....battery power with the remaining battery indicator at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to your camcorder is on, you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. US 12 The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. The CHG (charge...
... 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 your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it clicks....battery power with the remaining battery indicator at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to your camcorder is on, you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. US 12 The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. The CHG (charge...
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...19) are turned off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50... Close the LCD screen. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a warm place. The ... setting, the power turns off . The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not ...of the battery pack is not discharged. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery ...
...19) are turned off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50... Close the LCD screen. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a warm place. The ... setting, the power turns off . The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not ...of the battery pack is not discharged. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery ...
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Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any metallic objects. US 14 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 malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any metallic objects. US 14 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 malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor.
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... 15 Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is not on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch . POWER ...
... 15 Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is not on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch . POWER ...
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... [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] [DATE/ TIME] . You can turn off your camcorder by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] ...; . If the button you touch does not react correctly, calibrate the touch panel (p. 89). The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned Tips You can turn off the power Close the LCD screen. Touch (MENU...
... [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] [DATE/ TIME] . You can turn off your camcorder by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] ...; . If the button you touch does not react correctly, calibrate the touch panel (p. 89). The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned Tips You can turn off the power Close the LCD screen. Touch (MENU...
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...; Tips See page 81 for the recordable time of movies. See page 81 for the number of your camcorder. 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 the screen of recordable photos. Getting started Selecting...
...; Tips See page 81 for the recordable time of movies. See page 81 for the number of your camcorder. 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 the screen of recordable photos. Getting started Selecting...
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... 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 "Memory Stick PRO" media compatible equipment. Do not attach a label or the like on memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). Types of memory card that you use "Memory Stick PRO Duo...
... 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 "Memory Stick PRO" media compatible equipment. Do not attach a label or the like on memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). Types of memory card that you use "Memory Stick PRO Duo...
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Your camcorder turns on. To turn on your camcorder. DCR-SR68/SR88 MODE button DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When shooting a photo MODE button (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When shooting a photo US 21 Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp. DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Recording/Playback 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE.
Your camcorder turns on. To turn on your camcorder. DCR-SR68/SR88 MODE button DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When shooting a photo MODE button (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When shooting a photo US 21 Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp. DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Recording/Playback 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE.
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US 22 DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording ...buttons on LCD about 3sec after Notes If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours. When a movie file...The icons and indicators on the LCD panel will take several seconds until you turn on the camcorder. You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. Recording movies Press START/STOP to start recording...
US 22 DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording ...buttons on LCD about 3sec after Notes If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours. When a movie file...The icons and indicators on the LCD panel will take several seconds until you turn on the camcorder. You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. Recording movies Press START/STOP to start recording...
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...: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on the recording media. However, this may cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right and left edges of the LCD panel, first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the...; Tips When a face is detected, a white frame appears and the image quality around the face is lit or flashing The media icon in the default setting. To adjust the angle of images when played back on the following states will be indicated ...
...: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on the recording media. However, this may cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right and left edges of the LCD panel, first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the...; Tips When a face is detected, a white frame appears and the image quality around the face is lit or flashing The media icon in the default setting. To adjust the angle of images when played back on the following states will be indicated ...
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.... Recording/Playback Wider range of the media may change the zoom speed with the / button on the LCD screen. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is set to 60 times the original size with the / on the recording mode. If you play back the...
.... Recording/Playback Wider range of the media may change the zoom speed with the / button on the LCD screen. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is set to 60 times the original size with the / on the recording mode. If you play back the...