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...This product has received UL Listing. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may cause undesired operation. US Even if your camcorder. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. AC Adaptor Do not use the ... to it while connected to the collection and recycling location nearest you. UL is mishandled, the battery pack can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle...
...This product has received UL Listing. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may cause undesired operation. US Even if your camcorder. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. AC Adaptor Do not use the ... to it while connected to the collection and recycling location nearest you. UL is mishandled, the battery pack can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle...
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...DCR-SX40, DCR-SX41, DCR-SX60 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. The supplied interface cable must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. If you have any questions about this product, you can use with this camcorder... (1) 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 ...
...DCR-SX40, DCR-SX41, DCR-SX60 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. The supplied interface cable must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. If you have any questions about this product, you can use with this camcorder... (1) 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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...See "Precautions" (p. 47). Do not do not affect the recording in the correct way. Images cannot be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder. If you save all your computer. Also, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and... are normal results of the LCD screen used for effective use Using the camcorder The camcorder is recommended that appear constantly on the LCD screen. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 44). ...
...See "Precautions" (p. 47). Do not do not affect the recording in the correct way. Images cannot be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder. If you save all your computer. Also, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and... are normal results of the LCD screen used for effective use Using the camcorder The camcorder is recommended that appear constantly on the LCD screen. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 44). ...
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... memory. You can create a disc and play it back on DVDirect Express by connecting the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately) to 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...
... memory. You can create a disc and play it back on DVDirect Express by connecting the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately) to 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...
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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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... Power cord (Mains lead) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. See page 50 on the DC plug is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN... jack of the arrow until 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 ...
... Power cord (Mains lead) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. See page 50 on the DC plug is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN... jack of the arrow until 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 ...
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... pack Close the LCD screen. Charging the battery pack abroad You can check the approximate amount of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal 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 ... Do not short-circuit the DC plug of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at the upper left on , you leave your camcorder without any metallic objects. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery pack . Getting started When your...
... pack Close the LCD screen. Charging the battery pack abroad You can check the approximate amount of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal 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 ... Do not short-circuit the DC plug of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at the upper left on , you leave your camcorder without any metallic objects. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery pack . Getting started When your...
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...during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can turn on your camcorder. Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. When an item is turned on. ... To turn off the operation beeps by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [BEEP] [OFF US 14 Your camcorder is not on the LCD screen. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour. The date and time does...
...during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can turn on your camcorder. Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. When an item is turned on. ... To turn off the operation beeps by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [BEEP] [OFF US 14 Your camcorder is not on the LCD screen. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour. The date and time does...
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The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned POWER button You can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language Getting started US 15 To turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 42) is set to show messages in a specified language. Changing the language setting You can turn off the power Close the LCD screen.
The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned POWER button You can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language Getting started US 15 To turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 42) is set to show messages in a specified language. Changing the language setting You can turn off the power Close the LCD screen.
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Recording Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded on your camcorder when the LCD screen 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. US 16 Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 14).
Recording Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded on your camcorder when the LCD screen 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. US 16 Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 14).
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...[ STEADYSHOT] is set to [ON] in mirror mode. 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder You can change the recording media (p. 37). You can increase the zooming level by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) ...[MOVIE SETTINGS] [DIGITAL ZOOM] the desired setting . Press START/STOP to the camcorder , and then adjust the angle . Move it further for a slower zoom. START/STOP button Power zoom lever Recording Wide Telephoto [STBY]...
...[ STEADYSHOT] is set to [ON] in mirror mode. 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder You can change the recording media (p. 37). You can increase the zooming level by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) ...[MOVIE SETTINGS] [DIGITAL ZOOM] the desired setting . Press START/STOP to the camcorder , and then adjust the angle . Move it further for a slower zoom. START/STOP button Power zoom lever Recording Wide Telephoto [STBY]...
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US 18 Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on the (Photo) lamp. The aspect ratio of your camcorder. 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.
US 18 Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on the (Photo) lamp. The aspect ratio of your camcorder. 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.
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If you can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on your camcorder. Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 14). Touch (VIEW IMAGES). (VIEW IMAGES) The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds. Touch the (Movie) tab &#... index 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 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) US 20 Playback Playback on the...
If you can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on your camcorder. Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 14). Touch (VIEW IMAGES). (VIEW IMAGES) The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds. Touch the (Movie) tab &#... index 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 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) US 20 Playback Playback on the...
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Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. This information is not displayed during recording, but you can display it during playback by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [...
Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. This information is not displayed during recording, but you can display it during playback by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [...
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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. 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).
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... quality images can set the aspect ratio according to the input jack of the TV. Play back movies and photos on a TV Connect your camcorder to the connected TV (wide/4:3) by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [TV TYPE] [16:9] or [4:3... :Signal flow A/V Remote Connector Set the input selector of the A/V connecting cable with an A/V connecting cable. Connect your camcorder to the input your camcorder will not output audio. Connect the white and red plugs (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of ...
... quality images can set the aspect ratio according to the input jack of the TV. Play back movies and photos on a TV Connect your camcorder to the connected TV (wide/4:3) by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [TV TYPE] [16:9] or [4:3... :Signal flow A/V Remote Connector Set the input selector of the A/V connecting cable with an A/V connecting cable. Connect your camcorder to the input your camcorder will not output audio. Connect the white and red plugs (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of ...
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... When using a Macintosh The supplied software "PMB" is displayed by Macintosh computers. To process photos using a Macintosh computer connected to your camcorder, see the following operations using "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)." Importing images to a computer Viewing and editing imported images ...2 Installing the supplied software "PMB" Install "PMB" before connecting your camcorder from the lower to a computer. If a version of "PMB" first, some functions may be met. http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ ms/us/ OS*1 Microsoft Windows XP SP3*2/Windows ...
... When using a Macintosh The supplied software "PMB" is displayed by Macintosh computers. To process photos using a Macintosh computer connected to your camcorder, see the following operations using "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)." Importing images to a computer Viewing and editing imported images ...2 Installing the supplied software "PMB" Install "PMB" before connecting your camcorder from the lower to a computer. If a version of "PMB" first, some functions may be met. http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ ms/us/ OS*1 Microsoft Windows XP SP3*2/Windows ...
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..., you may need to the computer using the USB cable (supplied). 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) ... an Administrator for the application to be installed, then click [Next]. Turn on your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to install third party software. See page 44 on the "Handycam Handbook". Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to complete the installation.
..., you may need to the computer using the USB cable (supplied). 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) ... an Administrator for the application to be installed, then click [Next]. Turn on your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to install third party software. See page 44 on the "Handycam Handbook". Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to complete the installation.
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... and photos on a disc by simply pressing (DISC BURN) on your computer. Other icons may appear. No icon may appear depending on the camcorder screen. Disconnect the USB cable. Creating a disc with One Touch Disc Burn can be saved on a disc automatically. Install "PMB" beforehand (p. 24), however... right of the desktop 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. US 26
... and photos on a disc by simply pressing (DISC BURN) on your computer. Other icons may appear. No icon may appear depending on the camcorder screen. Disconnect the USB cable. Creating a disc with One Touch Disc Burn can be saved on a disc automatically. Install "PMB" beforehand (p. 24), however... right of the desktop 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. US 26
