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... local language are recorded without any way. See page 18 for the memory card you use a memory card with your camcorder to direct sunlight for long periods of your computer, etc., beforehand. Before...camcorder. Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not affect the recording 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...
... local language are recorded without any way. See page 18 for the memory card you use a memory card with your camcorder to direct sunlight for long periods of your computer, etc., beforehand. Before...camcorder. Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not affect the recording 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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... When the temperature of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you save your camcorder. Note on some type of external media first, and then perform [MEDIA FORMAT] by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images...touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR- Save all your computer. In this camcorder. SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) [YES] [YES] . US Note on playback Images recorded on external media...
... When the temperature of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you save your camcorder. Note on some type of external media first, and then perform [MEDIA FORMAT] by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images...touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR- Save all your computer. In this camcorder. SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) [YES] [YES] . US Note on playback Images recorded on external media...
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... Doing so may also be stopped. And, the illustrations of your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for illustration purposes are lit or flashing When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do any of...battery pack or AC Adaptor from shock by the camcorder may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder. About images, illustrations, and screen displays of this manual The example images used in this manual for understandability. In this manual, the internal hard disk (DCRSR68/SR88), the internal memory (DCR-SX44...
... Doing so may also be stopped. And, the illustrations of your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for illustration purposes are lit or flashing When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do any of...battery pack or AC Adaptor from shock by the camcorder may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder. About images, illustrations, and screen displays of this manual The example images used in this manual for understandability. In this manual, the internal hard disk (DCRSR68/SR88), the internal memory (DCR-SX44...
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... talk to be recorded with your upper body slowly. By always carrying spare batteries, you can make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in dim light, such as you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of spaciousness Use the panning technique. For example, using a... movies with narration Consider the sound to the subject during shooting. Zooming smoothly Zoom in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. And, use of panning for a while to your arms close to make the viewer feel...
... talk to be recorded with your upper body slowly. By always carrying spare batteries, you can make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in dim light, such as you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of spaciousness Use the panning technique. For example, using a... movies with narration Consider the sound to the subject during shooting. Zooming smoothly Zoom in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. And, use of panning for a while to your arms close to make the viewer feel...
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... 1: Charging the battery pack 11 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 15 Changing the language setting 16 Step 3: Preparing the recording 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...
... 1: Charging the battery pack 11 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 15 Changing the language setting 16 Step 3: Preparing the recording 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...
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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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...direction of the arrow until 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 AC Adaptor from the... DC IN jack of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at 25 C (77...
...direction of the arrow until 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 AC Adaptor from the... DC IN jack of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at 25 C (77...
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...; The CHG (charge) lamp 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 high. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 To use an electronic voltage transformer. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder without any countries/regions using...
...; The CHG (charge) lamp 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 high. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 To use an electronic voltage transformer. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder without any countries/regions using...
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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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....) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is 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 ...
....) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is 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 ...
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... can use the battery pack is shorter when you use the VIDEO LIGHT. When you press LIGHT, the indicator changes as follows. Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects To adjust the exposure for each recording media separately (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then...
... can use the battery pack is shorter when you use the VIDEO LIGHT. When you press LIGHT, the indicator changes as follows. Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects To adjust the exposure for each recording media separately (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then...
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... at one time, touch [ DELETE] [ DELETE by date]. To delete all photos on the same day at the same time on memory card by recording date. In step 2, touch [ DELETE] [ DELETE by date]. To delete all the recordable space of the media,... ALL] [YES] [YES] . Save important movies and photos in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder Deleting movies and photos You can delete an image on the playback screen from OPTION MENU. To delete all images recorded...
... at one time, touch [ DELETE] [ DELETE by date]. To delete all photos on the same day at the same time on memory card by recording date. In step 2, touch [ DELETE] [ DELETE by date]. To delete all the recordable space of the media,... ALL] [YES] [YES] . Save important movies and photos in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder Deleting movies and photos You can delete an image on the playback screen from OPTION MENU. To delete all images recorded...
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...more advanced editing. Tips You can divide a movie on the camcorder. Use the supplied software for more precision after you press . Play and pause toggles as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. If you want... to divide the movie into scenes. dividing movies on the memory card. A slight difference may damage the recording media. Remove the protection to divide (p. 38). Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from OPTION MENU. Dividing a movie 1 Touch (...
...more advanced editing. Tips You can divide a movie on the camcorder. Use the supplied software for more precision after you press . Play and pause toggles as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. If you want... to divide the movie into scenes. dividing movies on the memory card. A slight difference may damage the recording media. Remove the protection to divide (p. 38). Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from OPTION MENU. Dividing a movie 1 Touch (...
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...image. Touch to return to the previous screen. Touch [YES] . Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder US 43 To add all the movies recorded on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous...the image on the same day at one time In step 2, touch [ ADD by touching (OPTION). Also, do not eject the memory card while editing movies on the memory card. You cannot add photos to the Playlist. Tips You can add a maximum of 99 movies to the...
...image. Touch to return to the previous screen. Touch [YES] . Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder US 43 To add all the movies recorded on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous...the image on the same day at one time In step 2, touch [ ADD by touching (OPTION). Also, do not eject the memory card while editing movies on the memory card. You cannot add photos to the Playlist. Tips You can add a maximum of 99 movies to the...
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... ADD 43 ADD by date 43 ERASE 44 ERASE ALL 44 MOVE 44 (OTHERS) category USB CONNECT USB CONNECT*1 USB CONNECT*2 USB CONNECT DISC BURN BATTERY INFO 49 49 49 Operating Guide 66 (MANAGE MEDIA) category MEDIA SETTINGS MOVIE MEDIA SET*1*2 PHOTO MEDIA SET*1*2 MEDIA INFO MEDIA FORMAT HDD*1 INT. HDD...
... ADD 43 ADD by date 43 ERASE 44 ERASE ALL 44 MOVE 44 (OTHERS) category USB CONNECT USB CONNECT*1 USB CONNECT*2 USB CONNECT DISC BURN BATTERY INFO 49 49 49 Operating Guide 66 (MANAGE MEDIA) category MEDIA SETTINGS MOVIE MEDIA SET*1*2 PHOTO MEDIA SET*1*2 MEDIA INFO MEDIA FORMAT HDD*1 INT. HDD...
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... the white balance has been set to see in the VISUAL INDEX screen. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. Notes Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or adjust the color in [ONE PUSH] under sodium lamps or ...PUSH], keep framing white objects while is set with [ONE PUSH], if the lighting conditions changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, if keeps flashing after inside use (or vice versa), aim your camcorder WHITE FADER Fades in/out with the black effect. Out In BLACK FADER Fades in a studio,...
... the white balance has been set to see in the VISUAL INDEX screen. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. Notes Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or adjust the color in [ONE PUSH] under sodium lamps or ...PUSH], keep framing white objects while is set with [ONE PUSH], if the lighting conditions changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, if keeps flashing after inside use (or vice versa), aim your camcorder WHITE FADER Fades in/out with the black effect. Out In BLACK FADER Fades in a studio,...
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PLAYLIST EDIT See page 43. EDIT (Items for other settings) See "Using menus" (p. 53) on the operation. OTHERS (Items for editing) See "Using menus" (p. 53) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . MOVIE DUB (DCR-SR68/SR88/ SX44/SX63) See page 41. BATTERY INFO You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the battery. US 66 DELETE See page 36. PROTECT See page 38. PHOTO CAPTURE See page 40. DIVIDE See page 39. USB CONNECT See page 49. PHOTO COPY (DCR-SR68/ SR88/SX44/SX63) See page 42. To close the battery information screen Touch .
PLAYLIST EDIT See page 43. EDIT (Items for other settings) See "Using menus" (p. 53) on the operation. OTHERS (Items for editing) See "Using menus" (p. 53) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . MOVIE DUB (DCR-SR68/SR88/ SX44/SX63) See page 41. BATTERY INFO You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the battery. US 66 DELETE See page 36. PROTECT See page 38. PHOTO CAPTURE See page 40. DIVIDE See page 39. USB CONNECT See page 49. PHOTO COPY (DCR-SR68/ SR88/SX44/SX63) See page 42. To close the battery information screen Touch .
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... ON A melody sounds when you use the camcorder next time. The actual performing time 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...
... ON A melody sounds when you use the camcorder next time. The actual performing time 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...
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...). However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. Overall operations p. 71 Batteries/power sources p. 72 LCD screen p. 72 Memory card p. 73 Recording p. 73 Playback p. 74 Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices p. 75 Editing movies/photos on your camcorder p. 75 ...
...). However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. Overall operations p. 71 Batteries/power sources p. 72 LCD screen p. 72 Memory card p. 73 Recording p. 73 Playback p. 74 Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices p. 75 Editing movies/photos on your camcorder p. 75 ...