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... Subpart B of Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40, DCR-SX41, DCR-SX60 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. However, there is connected. ... CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 24) "PMB" (software) including "PMB Guide" "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 38 for "Memory Stick" media you can be ... your authority to radio or television reception, which can use with this camcorder. Regulatory Information Declaration of FCC Rules. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San...
... Subpart B of Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40, DCR-SX41, DCR-SX60 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. However, there is connected. ... CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 24) "PMB" (software) including "PMB Guide" "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 38 for "Memory Stick" media you can be ... your authority to radio or television reception, which can use with this camcorder. Regulatory Information Declaration of FCC Rules. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San...
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...illustration purposes are captured 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 recorded without any problems. Compensation for illustrating...the actual images of the LCD screen. In this Operating Guide, both "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are lit or flashing. It is manufactured using the camcorder if necessary (p. 15). US Otherwise, the recording media may be damaged, ...
...illustration purposes are captured 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 recorded without any problems. Compensation for illustrating...the actual images of the LCD screen. In this Operating Guide, both "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are lit or flashing. It is manufactured using the camcorder if necessary (p. 15). US Otherwise, the recording media may be damaged, ...
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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 recorded on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) US 20 If you 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. Your camcorder is turned on. ...; To turn on the internal memory are played (p. 37). To the index screen of scenes by a certain interval ...
...photo recorded on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) US 20 If you 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. Your camcorder is turned on. ...; To turn on the internal memory are played (p. 37). To the index screen of scenes by a certain interval ...
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US 22 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.
US 22 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.
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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. US 27 Saving movies and photos with Easy PC Back-up ) Movies and photos recorded on ...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 ...
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. US 27 Saving movies and photos with Easy PC Back-up ) Movies and photos recorded on ...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 ...
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... not do any of the following when creating a disc. Turn off the camcorder Disconnect the USB cable or the AC Adaptor Subject the camcorder to mechanical shock or vibration Eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media from the camcorder You cannot add movies to a created disc. Play the created...
... not do any of the following when creating a disc. Turn off the camcorder Disconnect the USB cable or the AC Adaptor Subject the camcorder to mechanical shock or vibration Eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media from the camcorder You cannot add movies to a created disc. Play the created...
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...save movies on a disc by connecting your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer with the USB cable is described here. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). Sony DVD writer may not be available in some ... supplied with a DVD writer, recorder The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcorder screen. 2 Touch [ USB CONNECT] when movies are recorded on the internal memory, or [ USB CONNECT] when movies are recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on the connected device. For details, refer to be...
...save movies on a disc by connecting your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer with the USB cable is described here. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). Sony DVD writer may not be available in some ... supplied with a DVD writer, recorder The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcorder screen. 2 Touch [ USB CONNECT] when movies are recorded on the internal memory, or [ USB CONNECT] when movies are recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on the connected device. For details, refer to be...
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... to be deleted. Touch (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [MEDIA FORMAT]. 3 Touch and display the mark on the camcorder, disconnect the AC Adaptor, or eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media from your camcorder Deleting movies and photos You can free media space by deleting movies and photos from recording media. Select the...
... to be deleted. Touch (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [MEDIA FORMAT]. 3 Touch and display the mark on the camcorder, disconnect the AC Adaptor, or eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media from your camcorder Deleting movies and photos You can free media space by deleting movies and photos from recording media. Select the...
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... your camcorder. Coping with shooting conditions A wide variety of settings and adjustment options are recorded on the menu (p. 40). Select the medium to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw (sold separately, the length of movies. Using a tripod Attach the tripod (sold separately) to be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)). Movies Internal memory "Memory Stick...
... your camcorder. Coping with shooting conditions A wide variety of settings and adjustment options are recorded on the menu (p. 40). Select the medium to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw (sold separately, the length of movies. Using a tripod Attach the tripod (sold separately) to be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)). Movies Internal memory "Memory Stick...
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...) * Marked with Mark2 or not, either can be damaged. Close the "Memory Stick Duo" media cover after inserting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. : Internal memory : "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Inserting "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Set the recording medium to [MEMORY STICK] to work with your camcorder For recording movies, it clicks. If you force the...
...) * Marked with Mark2 or not, either can be damaged. Close the "Memory Stick Duo" media cover after inserting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. : Internal memory : "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Inserting "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Set the recording medium to [MEMORY STICK] to work with your camcorder For recording movies, it clicks. If you force the...
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...; (OTHERS) [MOVIE DUB]/[PHOTO COPY], then follow the displays on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, touch [NO]. If [Failed to create a new Image Database File. US 39 Making good use of your camcorder It may be careful so that there is not enough free space.] is displayed in... once. Do not open the "Memory Stick Duo" media cover during recording. When inserting or ejecting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, be possible that the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media...
...; (OTHERS) [MOVIE DUB]/[PHOTO COPY], then follow the displays on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, touch [NO]. If [Failed to create a new Image Database File. US 39 Making good use of your camcorder It may be careful so that there is not enough free space.] is displayed in... once. Do not open the "Memory Stick Duo" media cover during recording. When inserting or ejecting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, be possible that the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media...
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PLAYLIST EDIT ADD Adds a movie to avoid deleting photos. ERASE Erases a movie from a playlist. ERASE ALL Erases all movies from a playlist. Connects the internal memory via USB. Connects the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media via USB. US 41 Making good use of movies. ADD by date p. 39 EDIT DELETE p. 36 DELETE p. 36 PROTECT Sets... p. 20 FACE p. 20 PLAYLIST Displays and plays a movie playlist. (OTHERS) category DELETE DELETE p. 36 DELETE p. 36 PHOTO CAPTURE Captures photos from desired scenes of your camcorder USB CONNECT..........
PLAYLIST EDIT ADD Adds a movie to avoid deleting photos. ERASE Erases a movie from a playlist. ERASE ALL Erases all movies from a playlist. Connects the internal memory via USB. Connects the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media via USB. US 41 Making good use of movies. ADD by date p. 39 EDIT DELETE p. 36 DELETE p. 36 PROTECT Sets... p. 20 FACE p. 20 PLAYLIST Displays and plays a movie playlist. (OTHERS) category DELETE DELETE p. 36 DELETE p. 36 PHOTO CAPTURE Captures photos from desired scenes of your camcorder USB CONNECT..........
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... "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series). US 46 The recording media is not enough free space for recording images. Contact your camcorder again. Inform them of times, contact your camcorder is full. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) (p. 12). Connect the DC plug of your Sony dealer...
... "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series). US 46 The recording media is not enough free space for recording images. Contact your camcorder again. Inform them of times, contact your camcorder is full. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) (p. 12). Connect the DC plug of your Sony dealer...
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... [ EMPTY] (See "Getting detailed information from the "Handycam Handbook"" on your camcorder or a computer, you transfer the camcorder, it is turned off. Also, when you delete data in the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or format the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on page 44.) to retain the ...not be entirely deleted from the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media completely. Also, when you dispose of the camcorder, it is attached. When you may not delete data from the internal memory. On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery ...
... [ EMPTY] (See "Getting detailed information from the "Handycam Handbook"" on your camcorder or a computer, you transfer the camcorder, it is turned off. Also, when you delete data in the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or format the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on page 44.) to retain the ...not be entirely deleted from the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media completely. Also, when you dispose of the camcorder, it is attached. When you may not delete data from the internal memory. On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery ...
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... Ver.2.0 Compatible : Exif Ver.2.21 Compatible : MPF Baseline Compatible Recording media (Movie/Photo) Internal memory: DCR-SX40: 4 GB DCR-SX41: 8 GB DCR-SX60: 16 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of ...requirements: DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption: During camera recording, using LCD screen at normal brightness: Internal memory: 2.0 W "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media: 2.0 W Operating temperature: 0 C to 40 C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature: -20 C...
... Ver.2.0 Compatible : Exif Ver.2.21 Compatible : MPF Baseline Compatible Recording media (Movie/Photo) Internal memory: DCR-SX40: 4 GB DCR-SX41: 8 GB DCR-SX60: 16 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of ...requirements: DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption: During camera recording, using LCD screen at normal brightness: Internal memory: 2.0 W "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media: 2.0 W Operating temperature: 0 C to 40 C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature: -20 C...
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...; A Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is recommended) The recording and playback time will vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of "Memory Stick" media used. On charging/recording/playback time Measured when using the camcorder at 25...camcorder. DCR-SX40: Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] Recording time 55 (50) 85 (50) 175 (115) DCR-SX41: Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] Recording time 120 (105) 170 (105) 360 (230) DCR-SX60: Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] Recording time 235 (210) 340 (210) 715 (460) The number in the internal memory...
...; A Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is recommended) The recording and playback time will vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of "Memory Stick" media used. On charging/recording/playback time Measured when using the camcorder at 25...camcorder. DCR-SX40: Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] Recording time 55 (50) 85 (50) 175 (115) DCR-SX41: Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] Recording time 120 (105) 170 (105) 360 (230) DCR-SX60: Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] Recording time 235 (210) 340 (210) 715 (460) The number in the internal memory...
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On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," " ," "Memory Stick Micro," "MagicGate," " ," "MagicGate 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...
On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," " ," "Memory Stick Micro," "MagicGate," " ," "MagicGate 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...
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...) button (37) DISP (display) button (21) Speaker (DISC BURN) button (26) "Memory Stick Duo" media slot (38) Access lamp (Internal memory, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (38) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. (USB) jack (30, 31, 33) US 53 Additional...
...) button (37) DISP (display) button (21) Speaker (DISC BURN) button (26) "Memory Stick Duo" media slot (38) Access lamp (Internal memory, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (38) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. (USB) jack (30, 31, 33) US 53 Additional...
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............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 "Memory Stick" media 38 "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media 38 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 38 Menus 40 Movies 16, 20 O One Touch Disc Burn...
............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 "Memory Stick" media 38 "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media 38 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 38 Menus 40 Movies 16, 20 O One Touch Disc Burn...