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... retain it for future reference. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is mishandled, the battery pack can charge the battery pack. Keep the battery ...or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the specified type only. US Even if your camcorder. You can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of used rechargeable batteries to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. Use the nearby...
... retain it for future reference. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is mishandled, the battery pack can charge the battery pack. Keep the battery ...or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the specified type only. US Even if your camcorder. You can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of used rechargeable batteries to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. Use the nearby...
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... for help. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40, DCR-SX41, DCR-SX60 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your ... in accordance with the instructions, may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Supplied items The numbers in a particular installation. If you have any questions about this product, you can use with this camcorder. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to...
... for help. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40, DCR-SX41, DCR-SX60 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your ... in accordance with the instructions, may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Supplied items The numbers in a particular installation. If you have any questions about this product, you can use with this camcorder. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to...
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.... Compensation for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from the camcorder When connecting your camcorder to another device with a cable, be sure to the copyright laws. To prevent your images on some...points (white, red, blue, or green in each local language are operational for effective use Using the camcorder The camcorder is manufactured using the camcorder if necessary (p. 15). Unauthorized recording of such materials may vary depending on the operating system of recordings ...
.... Compensation for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from the camcorder When connecting your camcorder to another device with a cable, be sure to the copyright laws. To prevent your images on some...points (white, red, blue, or green in each local language are operational for effective use Using the camcorder The camcorder is manufactured using the camcorder if necessary (p. 15). Unauthorized recording of such materials may vary depending on the operating system of recordings ...
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... movies and photos that you have saved on the internal memory. You can create a disc and play it back on DVDirect Express by the camcorder screen, you can change the recording media (p. 37). US Playing movies and photos (p. 20) Playing movies and photos on your... camcorder (p. 20) Playing movies and photos on a connected TV (p. 23) Saving movies and photos on a disc Saving movies and photos with a computer (p. 24) Creating a disc with a ...
... movies and photos that you have saved on the internal memory. You can create a disc and play it back on DVDirect Express by the camcorder screen, you can change the recording media (p. 37). US Playing movies and photos (p. 20) Playing movies and photos on your... camcorder (p. 20) Playing movies and photos on a connected TV (p. 23) Saving movies and photos on a disc Saving movies and photos with a computer (p. 24) Creating a disc with a ...
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... 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 with one touch...
... 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 with one touch...
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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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... socket) Battery pack Power cord (Mains lead) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it in the direction of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure that the mark on charging, recording and playing time. The CHG (charge) ... it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. 1 Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to ...
... socket) Battery pack Power cord (Mains lead) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it in the direction of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure that the mark on charging, recording and playing time. The CHG (charge) ... it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. 1 Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to ...
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... if you can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder without any metallic objects. Getting started When your camcorder is on, you leave your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket...
... if you can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder without any metallic objects. Getting started When your camcorder is on, you leave your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket...
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...] [DATE/TIME You can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can turn on your camcorder. Touch the button on the LCD screen. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour. .... The clock starts. If you set the date and time again, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [CLOCK SET]. Your camcorder is not on . To turn off the operation beeps by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [BEEP] [OFF...
...] [DATE/TIME You can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can turn on your camcorder. Touch the button on the LCD screen. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour. .... The clock starts. If you set the date and time again, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [CLOCK SET]. Your camcorder is not on . To turn off the operation beeps by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [BEEP] [OFF...
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Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language Getting started US 15 To turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 42) is turned POWER button You can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off the power Close the LCD screen. The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is set to show messages in a specified language. Changing the language setting You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER.
Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language Getting started US 15 To turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 42) is turned POWER button You can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off the power Close the LCD screen. The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is set to show messages in a specified language. Changing the language setting You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER.
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US 16 Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the internal memory (p. 37). Fasten the grip belt. Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 14). Recording Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded on your camcorder.
US 16 Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the internal memory (p. 37). Fasten the grip belt. Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 14). Recording Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded on your camcorder.
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... degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to start recording. Move it further for a slower zoom. Press START/STOP to the camcorder You can increase the zooming level by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [DIGITAL ZOOM] the desired setting . START/STOP button Power...
... degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to start recording. Move it further for a slower zoom. Press START/STOP to the camcorder You can increase the zooming level by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [DIGITAL ZOOM] the desired setting . START/STOP button Power...
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Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 14). Press MODE to turn on the internal memory (p. 37). Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of the screen becomes 4:3. Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on the (Photo) lamp. The aspect ratio of your camcorder. US 18
Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 14). Press MODE to turn on the internal memory (p. 37). Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of the screen becomes 4:3. Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on the (Photo) lamp. The aspect ratio of your camcorder. US 18
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... you can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) US 20 Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 14). Touch (VIEW IMAGES). (VIEW IMAGES) The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds. Touch the (... screen of scenes by a certain interval (Film Roll Index) Previous To the index screen of face scenes (Face Index) To the list of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on the internal memory are played (p. 37). Playing movies Open the LCD ...
... you can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) US 20 Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 14). Touch (VIEW IMAGES). (VIEW IMAGES) The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds. Touch the (... screen of scenes by a certain interval (Film Roll Index) Previous To the index screen of face scenes (Face Index) To the list of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on the internal memory are played (p. 37). Playing movies Open the LCD ...
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... volume of movies While playing back movies, touch adjust with / . You can adjust the sound volume from the OPTION MENU (p. 40). Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Previous Volume adjustment To stop To fast-reverse Next OPTION MENU To fast-forward To pause/play When playback...
... volume of movies While playing back movies, touch adjust with / . You can adjust the sound volume from the OPTION MENU (p. 40). Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Previous Volume adjustment To stop To fast-reverse Next OPTION MENU To fast-forward To pause/play When playback...
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Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen To start/stop slide show Next OPTION MENU You can zoom in the frame. When viewing photos recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, (playback folder) appears on the screen. If you touch a point in the PB ZOOM frame, the point comes to the center in the photo by moving the power zoom lever while viewing photos (PB ZOOM). US 22 Your camcorder displays the selected photo.
Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen To start/stop slide show Next OPTION MENU You can zoom in the frame. When viewing photos recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, (playback folder) appears on the screen. If you touch a point in the PB ZOOM frame, the point comes to the center in the photo by moving the power zoom lever while viewing photos (PB ZOOM). US 22 Your camcorder displays the selected photo.
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...plug will be produced than with an S VIDEO cable (sold separately). The yellow plug connection is not necessary. Playing images on a TV Connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or VCR using the A/V connecting cable or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (, sold separately...). You can be connected to. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the TV. Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable (, supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO . IN S VIDEO VIDEO (Yellow) AUDIO ...
...plug will be produced than with an S VIDEO cable (sold separately). The yellow plug connection is not necessary. Playing images on a TV Connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or VCR using the A/V connecting cable or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (, sold separately...). You can be connected to. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the TV. Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable (, supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO . IN S VIDEO VIDEO (Yellow) AUDIO ...
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... *3 Starter (Edition) is higher than that the versions have DirectX installed.) Memory 256 MB or more may be met. http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ ms/us/ OS*1 Microsoft Windows XP SP3*2/Windows Vista SP1*3 CPU Intel Pentium III: 1 GHz or faster Application DirectX...type with all computer environments is not assured. *1 Standard installation is necessary for OS should be necessary when creating DVD discs). Your camcorder may not work correctly. Hard disk Disk volume required for installation: Approximately 500 MB (5 GB or more Other system requirements for installation)...
... *3 Starter (Edition) is higher than that the versions have DirectX installed.) Memory 256 MB or more may be met. http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ ms/us/ OS*1 Microsoft Windows XP SP3*2/Windows Vista SP1*3 CPU Intel Pentium III: 1 GHz or faster Application DirectX...type with all computer environments is not assured. *1 Standard installation is necessary for OS should be necessary when creating DVD discs). Your camcorder may not work correctly. Hard disk Disk volume required for installation: Approximately 500 MB (5 GB or more Other system requirements for installation)...
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...software. US 25 Saving movies and photos with a computer See page 44 on the "Handycam Handbook". Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer. Turn on the computer. Log on as an Administrator for the application to be... installed, then click [Next]. Turn on your 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 ...
...software. US 25 Saving movies and photos with a computer See page 44 on the "Handycam Handbook". Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer. Turn on the computer. Log on as an Administrator for the application to be... installed, then click [Next]. Turn on your 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 ...
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...you can be saved on a disc automatically. Install "PMB" beforehand (p. 24), however, do not start "PMB." Connect your camcorder from your computer. Other icons may appear. No icon may appear depending on the installation procedure. The "Handycam Handbook...computer [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device]. Touch [END] [YES] on the camcorder screen. Disconnect the USB cable. To disconnect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the USB cable (supplied). 3 Press (DISC BURN). When the ...
...you can be saved on a disc automatically. Install "PMB" beforehand (p. 24), however, do not start "PMB." Connect your camcorder from your computer. Other icons may appear. No icon may appear depending on the installation procedure. The "Handycam Handbook...computer [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device]. Touch [END] [YES] on the camcorder screen. Disconnect the USB cable. To disconnect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the USB cable (supplied). 3 Press (DISC BURN). When the ...