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Question posted by NewFoundParanormal on September 16th, 2014

Sony Handycam Dcr Sx40

Is the Sony Handycam DCR SX40, infrared compatable without needing to be modified?

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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on September 16th, 2014 12:35 PM
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According to the specs & manual this camera has no IR capability.

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Operating Guide - Page 6

... recognized safety organization. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder. Replace the battery with Part 15 of small children.  Keep the battery... ICES-003. UL is mishandled, the battery pack can help preserve our environment by Sony.  Dispose of used rechargeable batteries to any interference received, including interference that can...
Operating Guide - Page 7

... Software" (1) (p. 24)  "PMB" (software) including "PMB Guide"  "Handycam Handbook" (PDF)  "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1)  See page 38 for a Class B digital device, pursuant to 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 subject to the following...
Operating Guide - Page 8

...Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on external media periodically. On recording  Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are used in this manual for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera... system of the camcorder.  If you need an NTSC system-based TV.  Television programs, films, video tapes, and other...
Operating Guide - Page 10

... 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...
Operating Guide - Page 11

... 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...
Operating Guide - Page 19

...; [PHOTO SETTINGS]  [ IMAGE SIZE]  a desired setting You cannot record photos while is started, nearly all menu settings are set automatically.  When Easy Handycam operation is displayed. Recording  Press PHOTO lightly to the default settings automatically. (Some menu items retain the settings that were made before Easy...
Operating Guide - Page 24

...PMB" before connecting your camcorder to the higher. If you install a higher version of "PMB" first, some functions may be provided as standard, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compatible)), DVD burner (CD-... lower to your camcorder, uninstall "PMB" from the computer and then re-install it in order, from a computer. It is displayed by Macintosh computers. http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ ...
Operating Guide - Page 25

 See page 44 on the "Handycam Handbook".  Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer.  ... Click [Continue] on the computer, you may need 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). The ...
Operating Guide - Page 26

... is not installed in this operation (p. 13).  With (DISC BURN) on your camcorder, you can save movies and photos recorded on the internal memory only. 1 Turn on your...  Touch [END]  [YES] on the installation procedure.  The "Handycam Handbook" is completed, following icons will appear. To disconnect your computer.  Other icons may appear...
Operating Guide - Page 27

... photos with Easy PC Back-up ) Movies and photos recorded on the computer screen. The [Handycam Utility] window appears on your camcorder that have not yet been saved with a computer The [USB SELECT] screen appears on your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the USB cable (supplied). Importing movies and photos...
Operating Guide - Page 28

... displayed on the computer screen. 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]. Reading..." short-cut icon on the computer screen, click [Start]  [All Programs]  [Sony Picture Utility]  [PMB] to analyze movies. On the screen displayed, you can select the ...
Operating Guide - Page 30

...with the DVD writer.  DVDirect Express is completed, touch  [END] on the camcorder screen.  Touch [EJECT DISC] and remove any discs will be available in this section....12cm DVD-R  12cm DVD+R  The device does not support two-layered discs.  Sony DVD writer may not be recorded onto the disc. When using a dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold...
Operating Guide - Page 40

... on the HOME MENU, touch (HELP) on the HOME MENU screen. (The bottom of your camcorder with menus  Menu items are described in more details with color photos in the context appear... turns orange.) Then, touch the menu item you can change the setting. Customizing your camcorder. (HOME)  Touch the desired category  the menu item to be no tab.) &#...
Operating Guide - Page 42

...Sets the photo size. VIEW IMAGES SET DATA CODE Displays the detailed recording data during Easy Handycam operation. LCD COLOR Adjusts the color intensity of the media is to record movies. p. .... FILE NO Sets how to create the Face Index screen. Sets whether or not the camcorder is horizontal or vertical. LCD BL LEVEL Adjusts the backlight of the LCD screen. CALIBRATION ...
Operating Guide - Page 44

...-ROM in the CD-ROM, then copy [Handbook.pdf ].  You need Adobe Reader to know more about operating your camcorder are described, some of your camcorder. 1 To install the "Handycam Handbook" on a computer screen. The "Handycam Handbook" is intended to be read "Handycam Handbook." US 44 The functions of them with color photos. To view...
Operating Guide - Page 45

...; Turn on the recording media. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data.  See the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 44) for details on the symptoms of your camcorder, and "PMB Guide" (p. 28) on connecting your camcorder, depending on the (Movie) or (Photo) lamp.  Your camcorder is not recognized by the computer. ...
Operating Guide - Page 48

...such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide and sunscreen  Handling the camcorder with above substances on your hands  Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or vinyl ...from the "Handycam Handbook"" on page 44.) to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is always charged while your camcorder after charging ...
Operating Guide - Page 49

...Video: MPEG2-PS Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator Photo file format : DCF 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...Focal length: f=1.8 ~ 108 mm (3/32 ~ 4 3/8 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies: 39 ~ 2 340 mm (1 9/16 ~ 92 1/4 in.) (16:9) For photos: ...
Operating Guide - Page 50

... minimum recordable time.  A Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is used .  On charging/recording/playback time  Measured when using the camcorder at 25 C (77 ˚... of your camcorder. Expected recording time of movies in ( ) is the minimum recordable time. DCR-SX40: Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] Recording time 55 (50) 85 (50) 175 (115) DCR-SX41: Recording...
Operating Guide - Page 51

... trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Additional information US 51 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...

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