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... of Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40, DCR-SX41, DCR-SX60 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Note This equipment has been... used in a residential installation. CAUTION You are cautioned that to comply with this camcorder. Regulatory Information Declaration of FCC Rules. These limits are the supplied quantity. ...; 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) &#...
... of Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40, DCR-SX41, DCR-SX60 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Note This equipment has been... used in a residential installation. CAUTION You are cautioned that to comply with this camcorder. Regulatory Information Declaration of FCC Rules. These limits are the supplied quantity. ...; 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) &#...
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...way. Change the screen language before using a DVD writer, VCR, or DVD/HDD recorder. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 44). The screenshots are referred as a DVD-R using your computer. About this manual ... The images of the LCD screen used for effective use Using the camcorder The camcorder is recommended that appear constantly on a disc such as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You will damage the terminal and...
...way. Change the screen language before using a DVD writer, VCR, or DVD/HDD recorder. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 44). The screenshots are referred as a DVD-R using your computer. About this manual ... The images of the LCD screen used for effective use Using the camcorder The camcorder is recommended that appear constantly on a disc such as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You will damage the terminal and...
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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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...PHOTO lightly to the default settings automatically. (Some menu items retain the settings that were made before Easy Handycam operation.) appears during Easy Handycam operation mode. To cancel Easy Handycam operation, press EASY again after you can check the recordable number of photos on the LCD screen (p. ...settings are reset to adjust the focus, then press it further for a slower zoom. Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation) Simply press EASY. Move it fully. US 19 Power zoom lever Wide Telephoto Flashes Lights up When disappears, the...
...PHOTO lightly to the default settings automatically. (Some menu items retain the settings that were made before Easy Handycam operation.) appears during Easy Handycam operation mode. To cancel Easy Handycam operation, press EASY again after you can check the recordable number of photos on the LCD screen (p. ...settings are reset to adjust the focus, then press it further for a slower zoom. Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation) Simply press EASY. Move it fully. US 19 Power zoom lever Wide Telephoto Flashes Lights up When disappears, the...
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... on-screen instructions to install the software. Depending on the computer screen. Read the terms of your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable (supplied). If you may need to install third party software. US 25 Saving movies...Select the language for installation. Close all applications running on your 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 ...
... on-screen instructions to install the software. Depending on the computer screen. Read the terms of your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable (supplied). If you may need to install third party software. US 25 Saving movies...Select the language for installation. Close all applications running on your 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 ...
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... Device]. Touch [END] [YES] on your camcorder, you can use. If any other software than "PMB" starts automatically, shut it down. 2 Turn on the installation procedure. The "Handycam Handbook" is completed, following icons will appear. Movies and photos recorded on... your camcorder that have not yet been saved with one touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can save ...
... Device]. Touch [END] [YES] on your camcorder, you can use. If any other software than "PMB" starts automatically, shut it down. 2 Turn on the installation procedure. The "Handycam Handbook" is completed, following icons will appear. Movies and photos recorded on... your camcorder that have not yet been saved with one touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can save ...
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...PC Back-up ) Movies and photos recorded on the camcorder screen. 2 Touch [ USB CONNECT] to import images from the internal memory, or [ USB CONNECT] to a computer automatically. The [Handycam Utility] window appears on your camcorder to the computer using the supplied AC Adaptor for this... operation (p. 13). 1 Turn on the computer screen. Turn on the computer beforehand. Connect your camcorder, and connect it to the wall outlet...
...PC Back-up ) Movies and photos recorded on the camcorder screen. 2 Touch [ USB CONNECT] to import images from the internal memory, or [ USB CONNECT] to a computer automatically. The [Handycam Utility] window appears on your camcorder to the computer using the supplied AC Adaptor for this... operation (p. 13). 1 Turn on the computer screen. Turn on the computer beforehand. Connect your camcorder, and connect it to the wall outlet...
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... to indicate that movies are imported to use "PMB," read the "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]. You can view, edit, or create discs of "PMB." You... can also open the "PMB Guide." See "PMB Guide" on the computer screen, click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [PMB] to analyze movies. It may appear. When the operation is completed, the "PMB" screen appears. When the operation is not...
... to indicate that movies are imported to use "PMB," read the "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]. You can view, edit, or create discs of "PMB." You... can also open the "PMB Guide." See "PMB Guide" on the computer screen, click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [PMB] to analyze movies. It may appear. When the operation is completed, the "PMB" screen appears. When the operation is not...
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...you want is not on the screen, touch /. To return to be no tab.) You cannot use the OPTION MENU during Easy Handycam operation. US 40 Touch the desired tab the item to change the settings of turns orange.) Then, touch the menu item you ...right-click the mouse on a computer. Customizing your camcorder. (HOME) Touch the desired category the menu item to the previous screen, touch . To hide the HOME MENU screen, touch . &#...
...you want is not on the screen, touch /. To return to be no tab.) You cannot use the OPTION MENU during Easy Handycam operation. US 40 Touch the desired tab the item to change the settings of turns orange.) Then, touch the menu item you ...right-click the mouse on a computer. Customizing your camcorder. (HOME) Touch the desired category the menu item to the previous screen, touch . To hide the HOME MENU screen, touch . &#...
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... Displays the frame to [SOUND SETTINGS] during playback. LCD COLOR Adjusts the color intensity of the LCD screen. Sets whether or not the camcorder is horizontal or vertical. When recording fast moving subjects, a high image quality, such as [HQ], is horizontal or vertical. FACE SET Sets...the file number. FILE NO Sets how to create the Face Index screen. VIEW IMAGES SET DATA CODE Displays the detailed recording data during Easy Handycam operation. SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME p. 21 BEEP p. 14 LCD BRIGHT Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen. A.SHUT OFF Changes the [A.SHUT ...
... Displays the frame to [SOUND SETTINGS] during playback. LCD COLOR Adjusts the color intensity of the LCD screen. Sets whether or not the camcorder is horizontal or vertical. When recording fast moving subjects, a high image quality, such as [HQ], is horizontal or vertical. FACE SET Sets...the file number. FILE NO Sets how to create the Face Index screen. VIEW IMAGES SET DATA CODE Displays the detailed recording data during Easy Handycam operation. SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME p. 21 BEEP p. 14 LCD BRIGHT Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen. A.SHUT OFF Changes the [A.SHUT ...
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If it is not installed on your computer, you want to know 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...58320; Refer to "PMB Guide" 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 your...
If it is not installed on your computer, you want to know 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...58320; Refer to "PMB Guide" 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 your...
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...36). The total number of movie scenes or photos has exceeded the recordable capacity of your camcorder still does not work correctly. Quit "PMB" and restart your Sony dealer. Be sure to save the data on the internal memory on other than the keyboard, mouse, ... your computer. Notes before sending your camcorder for repair Your camcorder may be required to a computer. "PMB" does not work , press RESET (p. 53) using your camcorder to initialize or change the current internal memory of your data. See the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 44) for any loss...
...36). The total number of movie scenes or photos has exceeded the recordable capacity of your camcorder still does not work correctly. Quit "PMB" and restart your Sony dealer. Be sure to save the data on the internal memory on other than the keyboard, mouse, ... your computer. Notes before sending your camcorder for repair Your camcorder may be required to a computer. "PMB" does not work , press RESET (p. 53) using your camcorder to initialize or change the current internal memory of your data. See the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 44) for any loss...
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... or format the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on your camcorder or a computer, you may not delete data from the "Handycam Handbook"" on page 44.) to prevent the recovery of the camcorder Even if you do not use your camcorder at the seaside Store in a well-ventilated location ...subject to somebody, it is not charged, the camcorder operation will be fully discharged in about...
... or format the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on your camcorder or a computer, you may not delete data from the "Handycam Handbook"" on page 44.) to prevent the recovery of the camcorder Even if you do not use your camcorder at the seaside Store in a well-ventilated location ...subject to somebody, it is not charged, the camcorder operation will be fully discharged in about...
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... each case in this manual. Furthermore, and 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...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. ...
... each case in this manual. Furthermore, and 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...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...
... 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...
