Handycam® Handbook
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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
Handycam® Handbook
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...sure that the image and sound are recorded without any way. See page 18 for the memory card you use a memory card with your camcorder for long periods of time may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red...connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery 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 formatted...
...sure that the image and sound are recorded without any way. See page 18 for the memory card you use a memory card with your camcorder for long periods of time may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red...connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery 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 formatted...
Handycam® Handbook
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...often on MY MENU. Notes You may not be able to register menu items on MY MENU, and enjoy using your camcorder switches between playback mode and recording mode (movie/photo). Repeat the same steps above to set some menu items, depending on the recording or playback... on each MY MENU of the MOVIE, PHOTO, and PLAYBACK. Using MY MENU You can register 6 menu items on the menu items being changed, your "Handycam." Tips When an external storage device is displayed, touch . Example: deleting [SPOT MTR/FCS] and registering [ FADER] Touch . ...
...often on MY MENU. Notes You may not be able to register menu items on MY MENU, and enjoy using your camcorder switches between playback mode and recording mode (movie/photo). Repeat the same steps above to set some menu items, depending on the recording or playback... on each MY MENU of the MOVIE, PHOTO, and PLAYBACK. Using MY MENU You can register 6 menu items on the menu items being changed, your "Handycam." Tips When an external storage device is displayed, touch . Example: deleting [SPOT MTR/FCS] and registering [ FADER] Touch . ...
Handycam® Handbook
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.../transfer (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) Even if you perform [ DELETE ALL], [ DELETE ALL] or [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 67) or formatting the media of the camcorder, you perform [EMPTY] (p. 67) to prevent the recovery of the memory card. On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "Memory Stick...
.../transfer (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) Even if you perform [ DELETE ALL], [ DELETE ALL] or [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 67) or formatting the media of the camcorder, you perform [EMPTY] (p. 67) to prevent the recovery of the memory card. On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "Memory Stick...
Marketing Specifications
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... you want by LCD • Dolby® Digital stereo recording with improved resolution (230K pixels). DCR-SX44 Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder The ultra-compact DCR-SX44 features 4GB1 of embedded flash memory, which can record up to 3 hours of video, a built-in LED video light, as well... display3 Provides excellent viewing clarity with Built-in Zoom Mic • Sony® PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software9 Sony Electronics Inc. | 16530 Via Esprillo | San Diego, CA 92127 | 1.800.222.7669 | www.sony.com Faces get captured more clearly with more natural-looking skin tones...
... you want by LCD • Dolby® Digital stereo recording with improved resolution (230K pixels). DCR-SX44 Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder The ultra-compact DCR-SX44 features 4GB1 of embedded flash memory, which can record up to 3 hours of video, a built-in LED video light, as well... display3 Provides excellent viewing clarity with Built-in Zoom Mic • Sony® PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software9 Sony Electronics Inc. | 16530 Via Esprillo | San Diego, CA 92127 | 1.800.222.7669 | www.sony.com Faces get captured more clearly with more natural-looking skin tones...
Marketing Specifications
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DCR-SX44 Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder Specifications IMAGER Imaging Device Processor Imager Pixel Gross Size VIDEO Video Actual 16:9 Video Actual 4:3 Video Resolution (Movie Quality) Video Signal ...les. HDMI is a trademark of which is a trademark of their respective owners. Reproduction in whole or in part without notice. Sony, the Sony logo, Handycam, the Handycam logo, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG, Memory Stick Duo, Image3 logo, Clear Photo, i.LINK, "make.believe", SwivelScreen, Super SteadyShot, Advanced HAD, BRAVIA, bloggie logo, ...
DCR-SX44 Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder Specifications IMAGER Imaging Device Processor Imager Pixel Gross Size VIDEO Video Actual 16:9 Video Actual 4:3 Video Resolution (Movie Quality) Video Signal ...les. HDMI is a trademark of which is a trademark of their respective owners. Reproduction in whole or in part without notice. Sony, the Sony logo, Handycam, the Handycam logo, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG, Memory Stick Duo, Image3 logo, Clear Photo, i.LINK, "make.believe", SwivelScreen, Super SteadyShot, Advanced HAD, BRAVIA, bloggie logo, ...
Operating Guide
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... or an experienced radio/ TV technician for the memory card you can use with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to operate this equipment. Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by turning the equipment off and on, the... cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 21 for help. Supplied items The numbers...
... or an experienced radio/ TV technician for the memory card you can use with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to operate this equipment. Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by turning the equipment off and on, the... cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 21 for help. Supplied items The numbers...
Operating Guide
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Customizing your camcorder Using menus 51 Getting detailed information from the "Handycam" Handbook 57 Additional information Troubleshooting 58 Precautions 60 Specifications 62 Quick reference Screen indicators 66 Parts and controls 67 Index 70 US 14
Customizing your camcorder Using menus 51 Getting detailed information from the "Handycam" Handbook 57 Additional information Troubleshooting 58 Precautions 60 Specifications 62 Quick reference Screen indicators 66 Parts and controls 67 Index 70 US 14
Operating Guide
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.... Touch the central part in the left side of screen to change various settings. US 51 The camcorder has various menu items under each of eight menu categories. To return to the MY MENU screen by touching when...touch may not be changed. After changing the setting, touch . Setting menus Customizing your camcorder. Customizing your camcorder Using menus Using the menus, you can perform useful functions and change the display. Touch the menu...) p. 56 Menu items are described in more details in the "Handycam" Handbook.
.... Touch the central part in the left side of screen to change various settings. US 51 The camcorder has various menu items under each of eight menu categories. To return to the MY MENU screen by touching when...touch may not be changed. After changing the setting, touch . Setting menus Customizing your camcorder. Customizing your camcorder Using menus Using the menus, you can perform useful functions and change the display. Touch the menu...) p. 56 Menu items are described in more details in the "Handycam" Handbook.
Operating Guide
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.... US 52 Notes You may not be able to register menu items on MY MENU, and enjoy using your camcorder switches between playback mode and recording mode (movie/photo). Repeat the same steps above to set some menu items, depending on the recording... or playback conditions. Grayed out menu items or settings are not available. Tips Depending on the menu items being changed, your "Handycam." Tips When an external storage device is displayed, touch . Example: deleting [SPOT MTR/FCS] and registering [ FADER] Touch ...
.... US 52 Notes You may not be able to register menu items on MY MENU, and enjoy using your camcorder switches between playback mode and recording mode (movie/photo). Repeat the same steps above to set some menu items, depending on the recording... or playback conditions. Grayed out menu items or settings are not available. Tips Depending on the menu items being changed, your "Handycam." Tips When an external storage device is displayed, touch . Example: deleting [SPOT MTR/FCS] and registering [ FADER] Touch ...
Operating Guide
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...more about operating your camcorder. 1 To install the "Handycam" Handbook on a Windows computer, place the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM, then copy [Handbook.pdf ]. You need Adobe Reader to read on a computer screen. To view the "Handycam" Handbook, double-click ...on the supplied software "PMB" (p. 39). Customizing your camcorder 3 Select the desired language and the model name of your camcorder, then click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)]. The model name of your camcorder is not installed on your camcorder are described, some of your computer. 2 On the installation...
...more about operating your camcorder. 1 To install the "Handycam" Handbook on a Windows computer, place the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM, then copy [Handbook.pdf ]. You need Adobe Reader to read on a computer screen. To view the "Handycam" Handbook, double-click ...on the supplied software "PMB" (p. 39). Customizing your camcorder 3 Select the desired language and the model name of your camcorder, then click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)]. The model name of your camcorder is not installed on your camcorder are described, some of your computer. 2 On the installation...
Operating Guide
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... the image you have just shot on the internal recording media will neither copy nor retain your data. See the "Handycam" Handbook (p. 57) for your camcorder to be deleted. Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images. Press MODE to turn on. Attach... extremely low. If you press RESET, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder may be required to initialize or change the current internal recording media of the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (...
... the image you have just shot on the internal recording media will neither copy nor retain your data. See the "Handycam" Handbook (p. 57) for your camcorder to be deleted. Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images. Press MODE to turn on. Attach... extremely low. If you press RESET, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder may be required to initialize or change the current internal recording media of the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (...
Operating Guide
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... media may not delete data from the "Handycam" Handbook" on page 57.) to a 35 mm still camera For movies: 39 ~ 2 340 mm (1 9/16 ~ 92 1/4 in.) (16:9) For photos: 44 ~ 2 640 mm (1 3/4 ~ 104 in the memory card or format the memory card on your data. US 62 System Signal... to prevent the recovery of your camcorder or a computer, you destroy the actual body of the memory card. Specifications Note on disposal/transfer of the camcorder (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/ SX63) Even if you destroy the actual body of the camcorder. Also, when you dispose of the memory card, it is recommended that ...
... media may not delete data from the "Handycam" Handbook" on page 57.) to a 35 mm still camera For movies: 39 ~ 2 340 mm (1 9/16 ~ 92 1/4 in.) (16:9) For photos: 44 ~ 2 640 mm (1 3/4 ~ 104 in the memory card or format the memory card on your data. US 62 System Signal... to prevent the recovery of your camcorder or a computer, you destroy the actual body of the memory card. Specifications Note on disposal/transfer of the camcorder (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/ SX63) Even if you destroy the actual body of the camcorder. Also, when you dispose of the memory card, it is recommended that ...
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... case in the U.S. On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," " ," "Memory Stick Micro," "MagicGate," " ," "MagicGate Memory Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "DVDirect" is a trademark of...
... case in the U.S. On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," " ," "Memory Stick Micro," "MagicGate," " ," "MagicGate Memory Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "DVDirect" is a trademark of...
Operating Guide
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... movies 42 External media 43 F Fully charged 15 H "Handycam" Handbook 57 I Install 36 Internal hard disk 20 US 70 Internal memory 20 L LANGUAGE SET 19 M Macintosh 36 Maintenance 60 MEDIA SETTINGS 20 Memory card 21 "Memory Stick" media 21 "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media 21 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 21 Menus 51, 54 MOVIE...
... movies 42 External media 43 F Fully charged 15 H "Handycam" Handbook 57 I Install 36 Internal hard disk 20 US 70 Internal memory 20 L LANGUAGE SET 19 M Macintosh 36 Maintenance 60 MEDIA SETTINGS 20 Memory card 21 "Memory Stick" media 21 "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media 21 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 21 Menus 51, 54 MOVIE...