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4-134-120-11(1) Table of contents 7 Getting started 9 Recording 13 Playback 17 DCR-SX30E/SX31E/SX40E/SX41E/ Saving movies and photos 21 SX50E/SX60E with a computer Saving images with a DVD 27 Digital Video Camera Recorder writer, recorder Operating Guide Making good use of your 33 camcorder Additional information 42 2009 Sony Corporation
4-134-120-11(1) Table of contents 7 Getting started 9 Recording 13 Playback 17 DCR-SX30E/SX31E/SX40E/SX41E/ Saving movies and photos 21 SX50E/SX60E with a computer Saving images with a DVD 27 Digital Video Camera Recorder writer, recorder Operating Guide Making good use of your 33 camcorder Additional information 42 2009 Sony Corporation
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... of the same rating as described in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this equipment for your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. Replace the battery with the same or equivalent type recommended...is fitted to attach the fuse cover after you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your camcorder. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your nearest Sony service station. Should the fuse in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is mishandled,...
... of the same rating as described in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this equipment for your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. Replace the battery with the same or equivalent type recommended...is fitted to attach the fuse cover after you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your camcorder. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your nearest Sony service station. Should the fuse in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is mishandled,...
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... Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40E, DCR-SX41E, DCR-SX60E Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Note This equipment has been tested and found to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this camcorder. If this device... USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 21) "PMB" (software) including "PMB Guide" "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 35 for a digital device ...
... Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40E, DCR-SX41E, DCR-SX60E Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Note This equipment has been tested and found to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this camcorder. If this device... USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 21) "PMB" (software) including "PMB Guide" "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 35 for a digital device ...
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... recording media may be damaged, recorded images may vary depending on external media periodically. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on the country/region. About changing the language setting The on a disc such as "Memory Stick PRO Duo"... media. You will damage the terminal and may be saved or recorded. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." In this manual for illustration purposes are used in color) that you...
... recording media may be damaged, recorded images may vary depending on external media periodically. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on the country/region. About changing the language setting The on a disc such as "Memory Stick PRO Duo"... media. You will damage the terminal and may be saved or recorded. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." In this manual for illustration purposes are used in color) that you...
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... You can free up recording space by deleting movies and photos that you can create a disc and play it back on DVDirect Express by the camcorder screen, you have saved on a disc Saving movies and photos with a computer (p. 21) Creating a disc with a DVD writer or recorder... (p. 27) Operating by connecting the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately) to your camcorder (p. 17) Playing movies and photos on a connected TV (p. 20) Saving movies and photos on other media, from the internal memory. Playing movies and...
... You can free up recording space by deleting movies and photos that you can create a disc and play it back on DVDirect Express by the camcorder screen, you have saved on a disc Saving movies and photos with a computer (p. 21) Creating a disc with a DVD writer or recorder... (p. 27) Operating by connecting the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately) to your camcorder (p. 17) Playing movies and photos on a connected TV (p. 20) Saving movies and photos on other media, from the internal memory. Playing movies and...
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... setting the date and time 11 Changing the language setting 12 Recording Recording 13 Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation 16 Playback Playback on the camcorder 17 Playing images on a TV 20 Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows 21 When using a Macintosh 21 Creating a disc...
... setting the date and time 11 Changing the language setting 12 Recording Recording 13 Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation 16 Playback Playback on the camcorder 17 Playing images on a TV 20 Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows 21 When using a Macintosh 21 Creating a disc...
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Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 33 Coping with shooting conditions 34 Changing the recording media 34 To check the recording media settings 35 Dubbing or copying movies and photos from the internal memory to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 36 Customizing your camcorder with menus 37 Using the HELP function 37 Getting detailed information from the "Handycam Handbook 41 Additional information Troubleshooting 42 Precautions 44 Specifications 46 Screen indicators 49 Parts and controls 50 Index 51
Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 33 Coping with shooting conditions 34 Changing the recording media 34 To check the recording media settings 35 Dubbing or copying movies and photos from the internal memory to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 36 Customizing your camcorder with menus 37 Using the HELP function 37 Getting detailed information from the "Handycam Handbook 41 Additional information Troubleshooting 42 Precautions 44 Specifications 46 Screen indicators 49 Parts and controls 50 Index 51
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...2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. See page 47 on the DC plug is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the ...can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is facing down. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts....
...2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. See page 47 on the DC plug is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the ...can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is facing down. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts....
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... remaining battery indicator at the upper left on the LCD screen. Notes on the battery pack and the AC Adaptor When you leave your camcorder without any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF]). To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. This may cause a malfunction... make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 11) are turned off. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of remaining battery power with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same ...
... remaining battery indicator at the upper left on the LCD screen. Notes on the battery pack and the AC Adaptor When you leave your camcorder without any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF]). To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. This may cause a malfunction... make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 11) are turned off. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of remaining battery power with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same ...
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...on the LCD screen. To set [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour. The date and time does not appear during playback. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn off the operation beeps by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [BEEP] ...57732; [DATE/TIME You can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can turn on your camcorder. When an item is open, press POWER. Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the ...
...on the LCD screen. To set [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour. The date and time does not appear during playback. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn off the operation beeps by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [BEEP] ...57732; [DATE/TIME You can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can turn on your camcorder. When an item is open, press POWER. Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the ...
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Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language 12 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 by pressing POWER. To turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 39) is turned POWER button You can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off the power Close the LCD screen.
Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language 12 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 by pressing POWER. To turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 39) is turned POWER button You can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off the power Close the LCD screen.
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Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the internal memory (p. 34). 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. 11). 13 Recording Recording Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded on your camcorder.
Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the internal memory (p. 34). 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. 11). 13 Recording Recording Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded on your camcorder.
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...degrees to start recording. If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side , you close the LCD screen during recording, the camcorder stops recording. See page 47 on the recordable time of movies. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie ...39). [ STEADYSHOT] is set to [ON] in mirror mode. 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder You can magnify images with the power zoom lever. START/STOP button Power zoom lever Wide Telephoto [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press...
...degrees to start recording. If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side , you close the LCD screen during recording, the camcorder stops recording. See page 47 on the recordable time of movies. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie ...39). [ STEADYSHOT] is set to [ON] in mirror mode. 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder You can magnify images with the power zoom lever. START/STOP button Power zoom lever Wide Telephoto [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press...
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Recording Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on the internal memory (p. 34). Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on your camcorder. Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 11). Press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp. The aspect ratio of the screen becomes 4:3. 15
Recording Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on the internal memory (p. 34). Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on your camcorder. Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 11). Press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp. The aspect ratio of the screen becomes 4:3. 15
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... 1:12:34 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. 34). Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 11). Touch (VIEW IMAGES). (VIEW IMAGES) The VISUAL...touch the movie or photo with the movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded. Playback Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos on your camcorder. If you can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on the "Memory ...
... 1:12:34 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. 34). Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 11). Touch (VIEW IMAGES). (VIEW IMAGES) The VISUAL...touch the movie or photo with the movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded. Playback Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos on your camcorder. If you can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on the "Memory ...
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Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Viewing photos Touch the (Photo) tab a desired photo on the panel behind the LCD panel. The ...
Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Viewing photos Touch the (Photo) tab a desired photo on the panel behind the LCD panel. The ...
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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. Playback 19 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).
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. Playback 19 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).
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...S VIDEO plug will 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 (, sold separately). Connect your... Remote Connector Set the input selector of a TV or VCR using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 10). Playing images on your camcorder (p. 17). You can set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (wide/4:3) by using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO ...
...S VIDEO plug will 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 (, sold separately). Connect your... Remote Connector Set the input selector of a TV or VCR using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 10). Playing images on your camcorder (p. 17). You can set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (wide/4:3) by using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO ...
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... requirements for installation) Operation with all computer environments is not assured. *1 Standard installation is higher than that of the "PMB" of your camcorder to a computer. If a version of "PMB" supplied with that the versions have DirectX installed.) Memory 256 MB or more may not ... and then re-install it in order, from lower to ensure that of the previously installed "PMB," check to higher. http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ ms/us/ Saving movies and photos with a computer OS*1 Microsoft Windows XP SP3*2/Windows Vista SP1*3 CPU Intel Pentium III...
... requirements for installation) Operation with all computer environments is not assured. *1 Standard installation is higher than that of the "PMB" of your camcorder to a computer. If a version of "PMB" supplied with that the versions have DirectX installed.) Memory 256 MB or more may not ... and then re-install it in order, from lower to ensure that of the previously installed "PMB," check to higher. http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ ms/us/ Saving movies and photos with a computer OS*1 Microsoft Windows XP SP3*2/Windows Vista SP1*3 CPU Intel Pentium III...
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...Restart the computer if required to the computer using the USB cable (supplied). See page 41 on the "Handycam Handbook". Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer. Turn on the computer. Log on as an Administrator for...) (OTHERS) [USB CONNECT]. Click [Continue] on the computer screen. Read the terms of your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to complete the installation. 22 The installation screen appears. If the screen does not appear, click [Start] [Computer] (...
...Restart the computer if required to the computer using the USB cable (supplied). See page 41 on the "Handycam Handbook". Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer. Turn on the computer. Log on as an Administrator for...) (OTHERS) [USB CONNECT]. Click [Continue] on the computer screen. Read the terms of your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to complete the installation. 22 The installation screen appears. If the screen does not appear, click [Start] [Computer] (...