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...of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this camcorder. Regulatory Information Declaration of the FCC Rules. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127...; 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...Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40E, DCR-SX41E, DCR-SX60E Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
...of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this camcorder. Regulatory Information Declaration of the FCC Rules. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127...; 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...Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40E, DCR-SX41E, DCR-SX60E Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
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...to make sure the image and sound are used in color) that you repeat recording/deleting images for effective use Using the camcorder The camcorder is recommended that appear constantly on the country/region. It is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Change the screen language ...recording media may be damaged, recorded images may be lost , save all your computer. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 41). The screenshots are referred as a DVD-R using a digital still camera, and...
...to make sure the image and sound are used in color) that you repeat recording/deleting images for effective use Using the camcorder The camcorder is recommended that appear constantly on the country/region. It is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Change the screen language ...recording media may be damaged, recorded images may be lost , save all your computer. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 41). The screenshots are referred as a DVD-R using a digital still camera, 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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... changing the image size or deleting images, among the setting and adjustment items. Other items are set automatically. When Easy Handycam operation is started, nearly all menu settings are reset to adjust the focus, then press it further for a slower zoom. ... settings automatically. (Some menu items retain the settings that were made before Easy Handycam operation.) appears during Easy Handycam operation mode. 16 Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation) Simply press EASY. Power zoom lever Wide Telephoto Flashes Lights up...
... changing the image size or deleting images, among the setting and adjustment items. Other items are set automatically. When Easy Handycam operation is started, nearly all menu settings are reset to adjust the focus, then press it further for a slower zoom. ... settings automatically. (Some menu items retain the settings that were made before Easy Handycam operation.) appears during Easy Handycam operation mode. 16 Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation) Simply press EASY. Power zoom lever Wide Telephoto Flashes Lights up...
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See page 41 on the "Handycam Handbook". Confirm that your computer. The installation screen appears. If the screen does not appear, click [Start] [Computer] (in Windows XP, [My ... [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)] (CD-ROM). Click [Install]. Select the language for the application to be installed, then click [Next]. Turn on your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the computer. Turn on the computer. Log on as an Administrator for installation. Close all applications running on the computer...
See page 41 on the "Handycam Handbook". Confirm that your computer. The installation screen appears. If the screen does not appear, click [Start] [Computer] (in Windows XP, [My ... [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)] (CD-ROM). Click [Install]. Select the language for the application to be installed, then click [Next]. Turn on your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the computer. Turn on the computer. Log on as an Administrator for installation. Close all applications running on the computer...
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... can be saved on a disc automatically. Install "PMB" beforehand (p. 21), however, do not start "PMB." Connect your camcorder to the computer using the AC Adaptor supplied for the type of the computer [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device]. Touch [...END] [YES] on the installation procedure. The "Handycam Handbook" is completed, following icons will appear. Creating a disc with one touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can save movies and photos recorded...
... can be saved on a disc automatically. Install "PMB" beforehand (p. 21), however, do not start "PMB." Connect your camcorder to the computer using the AC Adaptor supplied for the type of the computer [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device]. Touch [...END] [YES] on the installation procedure. The "Handycam Handbook" is completed, following icons will appear. Creating a disc with one touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can save movies and photos recorded...
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The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the computer screen. 24 The [Handycam Utility] window appears on the camcorder screen. 2 Touch [ USB CONNECT] to import images from the internal memory, or [ USB CONNECT] to import images from a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. ...Importing movies and photos to a computer (Easy PC Back-up can be imported to a computer automatically. Turn on the computer beforehand. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the USB cable (supplied). 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Movies and photos are not ...
The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the computer screen. 24 The [Handycam Utility] window appears on the camcorder screen. 2 Touch [ USB CONNECT] to import images from the internal memory, or [ USB CONNECT] to import images from a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. ...Importing movies and photos to a computer (Easy PC Back-up can be imported to a computer automatically. Turn on the computer beforehand. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the USB cable (supplied). 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Movies and photos are not ...
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...] [PMB] to be saved. If the icon is not displayed on the computer screen, click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Help] [PMB Guide]. In the meantime, you can view, edit, or create discs of "PMB." You can select the drive ... to open the "PMB Guide" from [Help] of movies and photos using "PMB." 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]. You can operate "PMB." If the icon is completed, a screen...
...] [PMB] to be saved. If the icon is not displayed on the computer screen, click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Help] [PMB Guide]. In the meantime, you can view, edit, or create discs of "PMB." You can select the drive ... to open the "PMB Guide" from [Help] of movies and photos using "PMB." 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]. You can operate "PMB." If the icon is completed, a screen...
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.... You cannot select the grayed items or settings. Touch the desired tab the item to change the settings of your camcorder Category Follow the instruction on the screen. After completing the setting, touch . When the item is not on the HOME... Menu items are described in more details with color photos in the context appear. (OPTION) Making good use the OPTION MENU during Easy Handycam operation. 37 Menu item Tab After completing the setting, touch . When the item you want to be no tab.) ...
.... You cannot select the grayed items or settings. Touch the desired tab the item to change the settings of your camcorder Category Follow the instruction on the screen. After completing the setting, touch . When the item is not on the HOME... Menu items are described in more details with color photos in the context appear. (OPTION) Making good use the OPTION MENU during Easy Handycam operation. 37 Menu item Tab After completing the setting, touch . When the item you want to be no tab.) ...
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... file number. PHOTO SETTINGS IMAGE SIZE Sets the photo size. AUTO SLW SHUTTR....... VIEW IMAGES SET DATA CODE Displays the detailed recording data during Easy Handycam operation. 39 Making good use of your camcorder p. 12 GENERAL SET DEMO MODE Sets whether the demonstration appears or not. Sets whether or not the... camcorder is turned on the TV screen or not. DIGITAL ZOOM p. 14 STEADYSHOT p. 14 AUTO SLW SHUTTR....... SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME p. 18 BEEP p. 11 LCD BRIGHT ...
... file number. PHOTO SETTINGS IMAGE SIZE Sets the photo size. AUTO SLW SHUTTR....... VIEW IMAGES SET DATA CODE Displays the detailed recording data during Easy Handycam operation. 39 Making good use of your camcorder p. 12 GENERAL SET DEMO MODE Sets whether the demonstration appears or not. Sets whether or not the... camcorder is turned on the TV screen or not. DIGITAL ZOOM p. 14 STEADYSHOT p. 14 AUTO SLW SHUTTR....... SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME p. 18 BEEP p. 11 LCD BRIGHT ...
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...in the disc drive of them with color photos. Making good use of 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 printed on its bottom surface. 4 Click [Exit] [Exit...], then remove the CD-ROM from your camcorder are described, some of 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 ]. ...
...in the disc drive of them with color photos. Making good use of 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 printed on its bottom surface. 4 Click [Exit] [Exit...], then remove the CD-ROM from your camcorder are described, some of 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 ]. ...
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... It takes a few seconds for repair Your camcorder may become warm during this , the data stored on the internal memory in the proper order. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. See the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 41) for details on the symptoms of ...your camcorder, and "PMB Guide" (p. 25) on connecting your camcorder for any loss of internal memory data. ...
... It takes a few seconds for repair Your camcorder may become warm during this , the data stored on the internal memory in the proper order. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. See the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 41) for details on the symptoms of ...your camcorder, and "PMB Guide" (p. 25) on connecting your camcorder for any loss of internal memory data. ...
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...the date, time, and other settings even when the camcorder is attached. Also, when you dispose of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, it is recommended that you perform [ EMPTY] (See "Getting detailed information from the "Handycam Handbook"" on page 41.) to somebody, it is ...recommended that you may not delete data from the internal memory. When you transfer the camcorder, it is recommended that you delete data in a well-ventilated location subject...
...the date, time, and other settings even when the camcorder is attached. Also, when you dispose of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, it is recommended that you perform [ EMPTY] (See "Getting detailed information from the "Handycam Handbook"" on page 41.) to somebody, it is ...recommended that you may not delete data from the internal memory. When you transfer the camcorder, it is recommended that you delete data in a well-ventilated location subject...
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...Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are not mentioned in each case in this manual. 48 On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "Memory ... 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. ...
...Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are not mentioned in each case in this manual. 48 On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "Memory ... 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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... DELETE 33 Destination drive or folder........25 Disc recorder 31 Dubbing 36 DVDirect Express 27 DVD writer 27 E Easy Handycam operation.........16 Easy PC Back-up 24 Editing movies 26 F Format 33 H Handycam Handbook 41 HELP function 37 HOME MENU 37, 38 I Install 21 L Language 12 M Macintosh 21 Maintenance 44 "Memory Stick...
... DELETE 33 Destination drive or folder........25 Disc recorder 31 Dubbing 36 DVDirect Express 27 DVD writer 27 E Easy Handycam operation.........16 Easy PC Back-up 24 Editing movies 26 F Format 33 H Handycam Handbook 41 HELP function 37 HOME MENU 37, 38 I Install 21 L Language 12 M Macintosh 21 Maintenance 44 "Memory Stick...