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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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... the first time, formatting the memory card with this camcorder. Read 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" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software...
... the first time, formatting the memory card with this camcorder. Read 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" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software...
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... features of the camcorder being lost, save your camcorder may not play back on other materials may result in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of the camcorder or battery pack becomes...a disc such as a DVD-R using your camcorder to another device with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR- If you cannot record/play back images, ...
... features of the camcorder being lost, save your camcorder may not play back on other materials may result in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of the camcorder or battery pack becomes...a disc such as a DVD-R using your camcorder to another device with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR- If you cannot record/play back images, ...
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... model name is shown 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. If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/ playback may also be recorded. When..., the block noise made when this function is lit or flashing Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from shock by the camcorder may be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. Eject the memory card when the access lamp (p. 19) is activated by ...
... model name is shown 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. If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/ playback may also be recorded. When..., the block noise made when this function is lit or flashing Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from shock by the camcorder may be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. Eject the memory card when the access lamp (p. 19) is activated by ...
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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... your computer or a disc, you can record new images on the free media space again. Operation flow Getting started (p. 11) Prepare the power source and memory card. US
...; 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... your computer or a disc, you can record new images on the free media space again. Operation flow Getting started (p. 11) Prepare the power source and memory card. US
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...can make the 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 your upper body slowly. Stay still at the end of ...is essential that may make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in dim light, such as you turn your body. And, use of camcorder accessories. Narrate the subject, or talk to be recorded with narration Consider the sound to the subject during shooting. The SteadyShot function is ...
...can make the 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 your upper body slowly. Stay still at the end of ...is essential that may make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in dim light, such as you turn your body. And, use of camcorder accessories. Narrate the subject, or talk to be recorded with narration Consider the sound to the subject during shooting. The SteadyShot function is ...
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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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...socket). Align the mark on the DC plug with that on the LCD screen. 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...
...socket). Align the mark on the DC plug with that on the LCD screen. 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...
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..., to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 70). Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a cool place. In the default setting, the power turns...(Photo) lamps (p. 15), the access lamp (p. 19) are turned off. The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack ... Getting started To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. US 13 Remove the battery pack from your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Notes Do ...
..., to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 70). Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a cool place. In the default setting, the power turns...(Photo) lamps (p. 15), the access lamp (p. 19) are turned off. The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack ... Getting started To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. US 13 Remove the battery pack from your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Notes Do ...
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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. US 14 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any metallic objects. 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. US 14 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction.
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...; If you set the date and time again, touch (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [CLOCK SET]. Your camcorder turns on. To turn on your camcorder. Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your...
...; If you set the date and time again, touch (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [CLOCK SET]. Your camcorder turns on. To turn on your camcorder. Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your...
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... turned Tips You can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off the operation beeps by pressing POWER. To turn off your camcorder by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] ...GENERAL SET] category) [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language . US 16 The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is set to show messages in a specified language. Notes The date and time do not appear during...
... turned Tips You can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off the operation beeps by pressing POWER. To turn off your camcorder by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] ...GENERAL SET] category) [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language . US 16 The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is set to show messages in a specified language. Notes The date and time do not appear during...
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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 your camcorder. The recording medium is changed. The [PHOTO MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch... the desired recording media. US 17 You can be used differs depending on the screen of your camcorder. Getting started Selecting the recording media for photos (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE ...
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 your camcorder. The recording medium is changed. The [PHOTO MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch... the desired recording media. US 17 You can be used differs depending on the screen of your camcorder. Getting started Selecting the recording media for photos (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE ...
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...is recommended that can be used with your camcorder. Types of up to 32 GB are guaranteed to record movies and/or photos on memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). A MultiMediaCard cannot be used . "Memory Stick PRO Duo"media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo"media (This size ...can be used with this camcorder. In this camcorder. Recording media icon The icon displayed...
...is recommended that can be used with your camcorder. Types of up to 32 GB are guaranteed to record movies and/or photos on memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). A MultiMediaCard cannot be used . "Memory Stick PRO Duo"media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo"media (This size ...can be used with this camcorder. In this camcorder. Recording media icon The icon displayed...
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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 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. Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp.
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 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. Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp.
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...display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the screen except the rec & zoom buttons on the LCD. You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. Rec & zoom 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 the LCD screen. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. ...
...display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the screen except the rec & zoom buttons on the LCD. You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. Rec & zoom 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 the LCD screen. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. ...
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...; [ STEADYSHOT] is set to the camcorder Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition are recorded automatically on a TV which is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished. US 23 DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk ...90 degrees to [ON] 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 lit or flashing The media icon in the default setting. To adjust...
...; [ STEADYSHOT] is set to the camcorder Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition are recorded automatically on a TV which is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished. US 23 DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk ...90 degrees to [ON] 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 lit or flashing The media icon in the default setting. To adjust...
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... Zooming You can magnify images up to 60 times the original size with the / button on the LCD screen. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 150 cm (about 59 1/8 in the LP...
... Zooming You can magnify images up to 60 times the original size with the / button on the LCD screen. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 150 cm (about 59 1/8 in the LP...