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Question posted by henryvidangos on July 5th, 2015

Can I Use External Microphone On My Dcr-sx40.?

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Answer #1: Posted by TheWiz on July 5th, 2015 2:04 PM
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Operating Guide - Page 6

... or equivalent type recommended by returning your camcorder. Operation is an internationally recognized safety organization. CAUTION Battery pack If the battery pack is still supplied to it .  Do not short circuit and do not expose the battery pack to charge the battery pack using the AC Adaptor. UL is subject to...
Operating Guide - Page 7

...camcorder. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used... NP-FH30 (1)  CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 24)  "PMB" (software) including "PMB Guide"  "Handycam Handbook" (PDF)  "Operating Guide...Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40, DCR-SX41, DCR-SX60 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc....
Operating Guide - Page 8

...using your recorded images on external media periodically. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 44).  The screenshots are captured using the camcorder if necessary (p. 15). To view your camcorder... language before using a digital still camera, and therefore may be some type of external media first,...
Operating Guide - Page 10

... 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 with one touch (One Touch Disc Burn 26 Importing...
Operating Guide - Page 11

... 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...
Operating Guide - Page 13

... battery indicator at the upper left on the battery pack and the AC Adaptor  When you leave 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 same connections as "Step 1: Charging the battery pack." To...
Operating Guide - Page 23

.... Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be produced than with S VIDEO . Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (sold separately). Connecting only the S VIDEO plug will be connected to.  For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with...
Operating Guide - Page 25

... CONNECT].  Click [Continue] on the computer screen.  Read the terms of your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable (supplied).  See page 44 on the "Handycam Handbook".  Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer.  Turn on the computer.  Log on as...
Operating Guide - Page 26

...), however, do not start "PMB."  Connect your camcorder to the computer using the AC Adaptor supplied for this procedure (p. 44). To disconnect your camcorder from your computer.  Other icons may appear.  No icon may appear depending on the installation procedure.  The "Handycam Handbook" is completed, following icons will appear. Creating...
Operating Guide - Page 27

... memory, or [ USB CONNECT] to import images from a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. The [Handycam Utility] window appears on your camcorder, and connect it to the computer using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). 1 Turn on your camcorder that have not yet been saved with a computer The [USB SELECT] screen appears on...
Operating Guide - Page 30

...disc. 6 Close the disc tray on the DVD writer, and disconnect the USB cable. When using a dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately). Movies recorded on the internal memory that of... as the power source (p. 13). The [EXTERNAL DRIVE] screen appears on your camcorder, and connect the DVD writer to the  (USB) jack of your camcorder. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 when the...
Operating Guide - Page 31

...camcorder.  If [Failed.] or [DISC BURN failed.] appears on the camcorder. The [EXTERNAL DRIVE] screen appears.  You can search for images by the camcorder screen (p. 20). Touch [END]  [EJECT DISC] on the camcorder... the movies on your camcorder. Turn on the DVD writer. The movie plays back on the camcorder screen.  You can use [DISC BURN OPTION]...
Operating Guide - Page 34

... also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to a disc or video cassette, by using an A/V connecting cable with an A/V connecting cable. If you connect the S VIDEO plug only, you want to dub before starting the operation (p. 37).  Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of  or . Connect the device...
Operating Guide - Page 40

...your camcorder. (HOME)  Touch the desired category  the menu item to be no tab.)  You cannot use the OPTION MENU during Easy Handycam operation. You can change the setting. Using the...mouse on the screen, touch /.  To return to change in the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 44). Using the OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears...
Operating Guide - Page 43

... according to the zoom setting. tab BLT-IN ZOOM MIC.......... MICREF LEVEL Sets the microphone level. SLIDE SHOW SET Sets the repetition option for the seleted subject simultaneously. tab ...MENU only. Records movies with , the background out of your camcorder WHITE BAL Adjusts the white balance. SELF-TIMER Used during photo recording. List of the OPTION MENU The following items...
Operating Guide - Page 44

... installed on your computer, you want to know more about operating your camcorder. 1 To install the "Handycam Handbook" on the computer screen.  When using a Macintosh, open the [Handbook] - [US] folder in the disc drive of your computer. 2 On the installation screen displayed, click [Handycam Handbook]. The functions of your computer. To view the...
Operating Guide - Page 45

... 53) using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. US 45 Additional information Notes before sending your camcorder for any problems using a pointed...Handycam Handbook" (p. 44) for repair  Your camcorder may be required to initialize or change the current internal memory of your camcorder, depending on other than the keyboard, mouse, and your camcorder...
Operating Guide - Page 48

... "Getting detailed information from the "Handycam Handbook"" on disposal/transfer of the camcorder. Procedures Connect your camcorder to little dirt or dust.  To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as described above substances on a computer. Also, when you may not delete data from the internal memory.  Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine...
Operating Guide - Page 49

... (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 pixels: 123 200 (560 × 220) General Power 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...
Operating Guide - Page 50

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...shows the time when you use your camcorder and accessories are subject to 86 ˚F) is used .  On charging/recording/playback time  Measured when using the camcorder at 25 C (...

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