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...: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can use with this camcorder. Address... with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40, DCR-SX41, DCR-SX60 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. If you have any changes ... Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 24) "PMB" (software) including "PMB Guide" "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See...
...: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can use with this camcorder. Address... with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40, DCR-SX41, DCR-SX60 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. If you have any changes ... Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 24) "PMB" (software) including "PMB Guide" "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See...
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Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on use . Change the screen language before using a digital still camera, and therefore may be copyrighted. US Otherwise, the recording media may be ... scenes may vary depending on the operating system of data occurs on a TV, you repeat recording/deleting images for illustration purposes are captured using the camcorder if necessary (p. 15). In such a case, save your recordings on the recording media. Also, you save all your recorded images on the LCD screen. See...
Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on use . Change the screen language before using a digital still camera, and therefore may be copyrighted. US Otherwise, the recording media may be ... scenes may vary depending on the operating system of data occurs on a TV, you repeat recording/deleting images for illustration purposes are captured using the camcorder if necessary (p. 15). In such a case, save your recordings on the recording media. Also, you save all your recorded images on the LCD screen. See...
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... setting the date and time 14 Changing the language setting 15 Recording Recording 16 Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation 19 Playback Playback on the camcorder 20 Playing images on a TV 23 Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows 24 When using a Macintosh 24 Creating a disc...
... setting the date and time 14 Changing the language setting 15 Recording Recording 16 Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation 19 Playback Playback on the camcorder 20 Playing images on a TV 23 Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows 24 When using a Macintosh 24 Creating a disc...
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Table of contents Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 36 Coping with shooting conditions 37 Changing the recording media 37 To check the recording media settings 38 Dubbing or copying movies and photos from the internal memory to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 39 Customizing your camcorder with menus 40 Using the HELP function 40 Getting detailed information from the "Handycam Handbook 44 Additional information Troubleshooting 45 Precautions 47 Specifications 49 Screen indicators 52 Parts and controls 53 Index 54 US 11
Table of contents Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 36 Coping with shooting conditions 37 Changing the recording media 37 To check the recording media settings 38 Dubbing or copying movies and photos from the internal memory to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 39 Customizing your camcorder with menus 40 Using the HELP function 40 Getting detailed information from the "Handycam Handbook 44 Additional information Troubleshooting 45 Precautions 47 Specifications 49 Screen indicators 52 Parts and controls 53 Index 54 US 11
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...; You can set basic options, such as changing the image size or deleting images, among the setting and adjustment items. Other items are set automatically. When Easy Handycam operation is recorded. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. During Easy Handycam operation, you finish recording, or menu operations. Recording Press...
...; You can set basic options, such as changing the image size or deleting images, among the setting and adjustment items. Other items are set automatically. When Easy Handycam operation is recorded. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. During Easy Handycam operation, you finish recording, or menu operations. Recording Press...
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US 25 Saving movies and photos with a computer The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcorder screen automatically. Touch [ USB CONNECT] on the camcorder screen. If the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear, touch (HOME) (OTHERS) [USB CONNECT]. ...] on the computer screen. Read the terms of your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable (supplied). See page 44 on the "Handycam Handbook". Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer. Turn on the computer...
US 25 Saving movies and photos with a computer The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcorder screen automatically. Touch [ USB CONNECT] on the camcorder screen. If the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear, touch (HOME) (OTHERS) [USB CONNECT]. ...] on the computer screen. Read the terms of your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable (supplied). See page 44 on the "Handycam Handbook". Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer. Turn on the computer...
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... a disc automatically. Install "PMB" beforehand (p. 24), however, do not start "PMB." Connect your camcorder to the computer using the AC Adaptor supplied for this procedure (p. 44). When the installation is not installed in this operation...you can save movies and photos recorded on the internal memory only. 1 Turn on your camcorder, and connect it to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the USB cable (supplied). 3 Press (... Touch [END] [YES] on the installation procedure. The "Handycam Handbook" is completed, following icons will appear.
... a disc automatically. Install "PMB" beforehand (p. 24), however, do not start "PMB." Connect your camcorder to the computer using the AC Adaptor supplied for this procedure (p. 44). When the installation is not installed in this operation...you can save movies and photos recorded on the internal memory only. 1 Turn on your camcorder, and connect it to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the USB cable (supplied). 3 Press (... Touch [END] [YES] on the installation procedure. The "Handycam Handbook" is completed, following icons will appear.
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The [Handycam Utility] window appears on the computer when you perform One Touch Disc Burn. Saving movies and photos with Easy PC Back-up ) Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder that have not yet been saved with a computer The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcorder screen. 2 ... USB CONNECT] to the computer using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). 1 Turn on the computer beforehand. Connect your camcorder, and connect it to import images from a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. US 27 Importing movies and photos to a computer (Easy PC ...
The [Handycam Utility] window appears on the computer when you perform One Touch Disc Burn. Saving movies and photos with Easy PC Back-up ) Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder that have not yet been saved with a computer The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcorder screen. 2 ... USB CONNECT] to the computer using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). 1 Turn on the computer beforehand. Connect your camcorder, and connect it to import images from a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. US 27 Importing movies and photos to a computer (Easy PC ...
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..."PMB Guide" on the computer screen, click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Help] [PMB Guide]. Changing the destination drive or folder for movies and photos On the [Handycam Utility] screen in step 3 above, click [Easy PC Back-up ] [Import]. ...Double-click the "PMB Guide" short-cut icon on the computer screen, click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [PMB] to ...
..."PMB Guide" on the computer screen, click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Help] [PMB Guide]. Changing the destination drive or folder for movies and photos On the [Handycam Utility] screen in step 3 above, click [Easy PC Back-up ] [Import]. ...Double-click the "PMB Guide" short-cut icon on the computer screen, click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [PMB] to ...
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...settings. The menu items you want is not on the HOME MENU screen. (The bottom of your camcorder with menus Menu items are described in more details with color photos in the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 44). Using the OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window ... Then, touch the menu item you can change the setting. Customizing your camcorder. (HOME) Touch the desired category the menu item to be no tab.) You cannot use the OPTION MENU during Easy Handycam operation. Using the HOME MENU When you right-click the mouse on the...
...settings. The menu items you want is not on the HOME MENU screen. (The bottom of your camcorder with menus Menu items are described in more details with color photos in the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 44). Using the OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window ... Then, touch the menu item you can change the setting. Customizing your camcorder. (HOME) Touch the desired category the menu item to be no tab.) You cannot use the OPTION MENU during Easy Handycam operation. Using the HOME MENU When you right-click the mouse on the...
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... Displays the frame to make sure the subject is recommended. PHOTO SETTINGS IMAGE SIZE Sets the photo size. SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME p. 21 BEEP p. 14 LCD BRIGHT Adjusts the ... Sets whether or not the camcorder is turned on the TV screen or not. VIEW IMAGES SET DATA CODE Displays the detailed recording data during Easy Handycam operation. p. 15 GENERAL SET... DEMO MODE Sets whether the demonstration appears or not. DIGITAL ZOOM p. 17 STEADYSHOT p. 17 AUTO SLW SHUTTR....... ...
... Displays the frame to make sure the subject is recommended. PHOTO SETTINGS IMAGE SIZE Sets the photo size. SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME p. 21 BEEP p. 14 LCD BRIGHT Adjusts the ... Sets whether or not the camcorder is turned on the TV screen or not. VIEW IMAGES SET DATA CODE Displays the detailed recording data during Easy Handycam operation. p. 15 GENERAL SET... DEMO MODE Sets whether the demonstration appears or not. DIGITAL ZOOM p. 17 STEADYSHOT p. 17 AUTO SLW SHUTTR....... ...
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... for details on the supplied software "PMB" (p. 28). 3 Select the desired language and the model name of your camcorder, then click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)]. The model name of your camcorder is printed on its bottom surface. 4 Click [Exit] [Exit], then remove the CD-ROM from the ... you want to read on a Windows computer, place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of your camcorder are described, some of your computer. 2 On the installation screen displayed, click [Handycam Handbook]. The functions of them with color photos. If it is intended to be read...
... for details on the supplied software "PMB" (p. 28). 3 Select the desired language and the model name of your camcorder, then click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)]. The model name of your camcorder is printed on its bottom surface. 4 Click [Exit] [Exit], then remove the CD-ROM from the ... you want to read on a Windows computer, place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of your camcorder are described, some of your computer. 2 On the installation screen displayed, click [Handycam Handbook]. The functions of them with color photos. If it is intended to be read...
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... See the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 44) for repair. You cannot make any problems using a pointed object. (If you press RESET, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset.) Your camcorder gets warm. Your camcorder may be ready to a computer. The camcorder is not recognized by the...recording the image you have just shot on the internal memory in the proper order. If your camcorder still does not work correctly. Quit "PMB" and restart your Sony dealer. Delete unnecessary images (p. 36). If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and ...
... See the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 44) for repair. You cannot make any problems using a pointed object. (If you press RESET, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset.) Your camcorder gets warm. Your camcorder may be ready to a computer. The camcorder is not recognized by the...recording the image you have just shot on the internal memory in the proper order. If your camcorder still does not work correctly. Quit "PMB" and restart your Sony dealer. Delete unnecessary images (p. 36). If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and ...
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...be entirely deleted from the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media completely. Also, when you dispose of the camcorder, it is recommended that you perform [ EMPTY] (See "Getting detailed information from the "Handycam Handbook"" on page 44.) to little dirt or dust. To prevent mold, periodically clean ...delete data in the following instances: When there are not recording the date. Procedures Connect your data. US 48 When you transfer the camcorder, it with a soft cloth in the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or format the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on a computer....
...be entirely deleted from the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media completely. Also, when you dispose of the camcorder, it is recommended that you perform [ EMPTY] (See "Getting detailed information from the "Handycam Handbook"" on page 44.) to little dirt or dust. To prevent mold, periodically clean ...delete data in the following instances: When there are not recording the date. Procedures Connect your data. US 48 When you transfer the camcorder, it with a soft cloth in the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or format the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on a computer....
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...States and/ or other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "... 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 Sony Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ...
...States and/ or other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "... 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 Sony Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ...
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... drive or folder........28 Disc recorder 34 DST SET 14 Dubbing 39 DVDirect Express 30 DVD writer 30 E Easy Handycam operation.........19 Easy PC Back-up 27 Editing movies 29 F Format 36 H Handycam Handbook 44 HELP function 40 HOME MENU 40, 41 I Install 24 L Language 15 US 54 M Macintosh 24 Maintenance 47... TV Type 23 U USB 24, 30 Using a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source 13 V VISUAL INDEX 20 Volume 21 W Warning indicators 46 Windows 24 Z Zoom 17, 19, 22 You will find the menu lists on pages 41 to 43.
... drive or folder........28 Disc recorder 34 DST SET 14 Dubbing 39 DVDirect Express 30 DVD writer 30 E Easy Handycam operation.........19 Easy PC Back-up 27 Editing movies 29 F Format 36 H Handycam Handbook 44 HELP function 40 HOME MENU 40, 41 I Install 24 L Language 15 US 54 M Macintosh 24 Maintenance 47... TV Type 23 U USB 24, 30 Using a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source 13 V VISUAL INDEX 20 Volume 21 W Warning indicators 46 Windows 24 Z Zoom 17, 19, 22 You will find the menu lists on pages 41 to 43.
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Click Handycam Handbook DCR-SX40/SX41/SX60 Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index 2009 Sony Corporation 4-132-760-11(1) US
Click Handycam Handbook DCR-SX40/SX41/SX60 Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index 2009 Sony Corporation 4-132-760-11(1) US
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... You will be found in the Operating Guide and the PMB Guide that actually appear on your camcorder. In this Handycam Handbook, the internal memory of your camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick ...PRO-HG Duo" media are both referred to its fullest in this Handycam Handbook. Refer to the Help of your camcorder and accessories are captured using your camcorder connected to a computer will find information on how to use Adobe Reader. You can ...
... You will be found in the Operating Guide and the PMB Guide that actually appear on your camcorder. In this Handycam Handbook, the internal memory of your camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick ...PRO-HG Duo" media are both referred to its fullest in this Handycam Handbook. Refer to the Help of your camcorder and accessories are captured using your camcorder connected to a computer will find information on how to use Adobe Reader. You can ...
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...for successful recording 19 Recording and playing movies and photos easily ( Easy Handycam Operation) ...20 Recording movies 20 Shooting photos 22 Playing movies 23 Viewing...photos 25 Recording 26 Recording movies 26 Shooting photos 28 Useful functions for recording movies and photos 30 Zooming 30 Adjusting the exposure for information quickly 2 Useful recording techniques 6 Parts and controls 7 Screen ...of the HOME MENU 11 List of the OPTION MENU 12 Read this before operating your camcorder 13 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 15 Step 2: Turning the power on,...
...for successful recording 19 Recording and playing movies and photos easily ( Easy Handycam Operation) ...20 Recording movies 20 Shooting photos 22 Playing movies 23 Viewing...photos 25 Recording 26 Recording movies 26 Shooting photos 28 Useful functions for recording movies and photos 30 Zooming 30 Adjusting the exposure for information quickly 2 Useful recording techniques 6 Parts and controls 7 Screen ...of the HOME MENU 11 List of the OPTION MENU 12 Read this before operating your camcorder 13 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 15 Step 2: Turning the power on,...
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Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Notes When the item you want is not on the screen, touch another tab. (There may be no tab.) You cannot use the OPTION MENU during Easy Handycam operation. The tabs and items that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder at the time. 10 Index
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Notes When the item you want is not on the screen, touch another tab. (There may be no tab.) You cannot use the OPTION MENU during Easy Handycam operation. The tabs and items that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder at the time. 10 Index