Handycam® Handbook
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4-170-094-11(1) DCR-SR68/SR88/SX43/ SX44/SX63 Digital Video Camera Recorder "Handycam" Handbook Table of contents 8 Getting started 11 Recording/Playback 20 Making good use of your 36 camcorder Saving images with an 45 external device Customizing your 53 camcorder Additional information 71 Quick reference 92 2010 Sony Corporation
4-170-094-11(1) DCR-SR68/SR88/SX43/ SX44/SX63 Digital Video Camera Recorder "Handycam" Handbook Table of contents 8 Getting started 11 Recording/Playback 20 Making good use of your 36 camcorder Saving images with an 45 external device Customizing your 53 camcorder Additional information 71 Quick reference 92 2010 Sony Corporation
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... (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) under the current recording or playback conditions. The LCD screen is manufactured using your camcorder" (p. 87). Doing so might cause your computer, etc., beforehand. Before...
... (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) under the current recording or playback conditions. The LCD screen is manufactured using your camcorder" (p. 87). Doing so might cause your computer, etc., beforehand. Before...
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...camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of the camcorder...We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Availability...camcorder is equipped with a cable, be sure to insert the connector plug in Germany, and Sony...camcorder. When the camcorder is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder...off the camcorder. ... camcorder, holding both the camcorder...camcorder to another device with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR...
...camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of the camcorder...We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Availability...camcorder is equipped with a cable, be sure to insert the connector plug in Germany, and Sony...camcorder. When the camcorder is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder...off the camcorder. ... camcorder, holding both the camcorder...camcorder to another device with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR...
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... lit or flashing Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or subject the camcorder to change without notice. US Doing so may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder The model name is shown in this manual when there is a ... Design and specifications of your camcorder. On the drop sensor (DCR-SR68/SR88) To protect the internal hard disk from shock by the camcorder may also be stopped. Note on using the camcorder at high altitudes (DCR-SR68/SR88) Do not turn on your camcorder and accessories are subject to ...
... lit or flashing Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or subject the camcorder to change without notice. US Doing so may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder The model name is shown in this manual when there is a ... Design and specifications of your camcorder. On the drop sensor (DCR-SR68/SR88) To protect the internal hard disk from shock by the camcorder may also be stopped. Note on using the camcorder at high altitudes (DCR-SR68/SR88) Do not turn on your camcorder and accessories are subject to ...
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...; p. 22 Changing the recording mode (p. 25) Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO, p. 67) Shooting photos p. 23 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 27 Playing images on a TV p. 33 Saving images Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving movies and photos in external media p. 45...
...; p. 22 Changing the recording mode (p. 25) Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO, p. 67) Shooting photos p. 23 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 27 Playing images on a TV p. 33 Saving images Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving movies and photos in external media p. 45...
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... using a tripod, you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. Excessive zooming will make movies that you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of fireworks, or night views. By always carrying spare batteries, you can make a time-lapse recording or record subjects... in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to be recorded with your upper body slowly. Stay still...
... using a tripod, you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. Excessive zooming will make movies that you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of fireworks, or night views. By always carrying spare batteries, you can make a time-lapse recording or record subjects... in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to be recorded with your upper body slowly. Stay still...
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...time 15 Changing the language setting 16 Step 3: Preparing the recording media 17 Selecting the recording media for movies (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63).. . . . . 17 Selecting the recording media for photos (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63).. . . . . 17 Inserting a memory card 18 Recording/Playback Recording 20 Recording movies 22... mode 25 Using the VIDEO LIGHT 26 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 26 Recording in mirror mode 26 Playback on the camcorder 27 Useful functions for playing movies and photos 30 Searching for desired images by date (Date Index 30 Searching for desired scene...
...time 15 Changing the language setting 16 Step 3: Preparing the recording media 17 Selecting the recording media for movies (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63).. . . . . 17 Selecting the recording media for photos (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63).. . . . . 17 Inserting a memory card 18 Recording/Playback Recording 20 Recording movies 22... mode 25 Using the VIDEO LIGHT 26 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 26 Recording in mirror mode 26 Playback on the camcorder 27 Useful functions for playing movies and photos 30 Searching for desired images by date (Date Index 30 Searching for desired scene...
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... contents Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 36 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 38 Dividing a movie 39 Capturing a photo from a movie 40 Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63 41 Dubbing movies ... 47 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express 49 Creating a disc with a recorder, etc 50 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 53 Operating menus 53 Using MY MENU 54 Using the OPTION MENU 55 Menu lists 56 MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene...
... contents Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 36 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 38 Dividing a movie 39 Capturing a photo from a movie 40 Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63 41 Dubbing movies ... 47 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express 49 Creating a disc with a recorder, etc 50 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 53 Operating menus 53 Using MY MENU 54 Using the OPTION MENU 55 Menu lists 56 MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene...
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Additional information Troubleshooting 71 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 76 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos 80 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 80 Expected recording time of movies 81 Expected number of recordable photos 81 Using your camcorder abroad 83 Maintenance and precautions 85 About the "Memory Stick" media 85 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 86 About handling of your camcorder 87 Quick reference Screen indicators 92 Parts and controls 93 Index 96 US 10
Additional information Troubleshooting 71 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 76 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos 80 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 80 Expected recording time of movies 81 Expected number of recordable photos 81 Using your camcorder abroad 83 Maintenance and precautions 85 About the "Memory Stick" media 85 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 86 About handling of your camcorder 87 Quick reference Screen indicators 92 Parts and controls 93 Index 96 US 10
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...the mark on the DC plug with that on the LCD screen. You can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the camcorder at the upper left on the DC IN jack. Battery pack NP-FV30 (supplied) NP-FV50 NP-FV70 NP-FV100 Charging time 115 155 ...195 390 Times measured with the remaining battery indicator at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to your camcorder is on, you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when...
...the mark on the DC plug with that on the LCD screen. You can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the camcorder at the upper left on the DC IN jack. Battery pack NP-FV30 (supplied) NP-FV50 NP-FV70 NP-FV100 Charging time 115 155 ...195 390 Times measured with the remaining battery indicator at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to your camcorder is on, you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when...
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... are turned off automatically if you leave your camcorder and put it in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is not discharged. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is low. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 To use an electronic voltage ...transformer. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack (). Remove the battery pack from your camcorder without any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor...
... are turned off automatically if you leave your camcorder and put it in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is not discharged. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is low. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 To use an electronic voltage ...transformer. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack (). Remove the battery pack from your camcorder without any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor...
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US 14 Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. This may cause a malfunction.
US 14 Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. This may cause a malfunction.
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...] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [CLOCK SET]. POWER button MODE lamp 2 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. Your camcorder turns on. To turn on your camcorder. Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your...
...] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [CLOCK SET]. POWER button MODE lamp 2 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. Your camcorder turns on. To turn on your camcorder. Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your...
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... be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] ...] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] [DATE/ TIME] . You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 70) is turned Tips You can turn off the operation beeps by ...
... be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] ...] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] [DATE/ TIME] . You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 70) is turned Tips You can turn off the operation beeps by ...
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...58320; See page 81 for the number of your camcorder. The [MOVIE MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. Touch [YES] . Getting started Selecting the recording media for photos (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) Touch (MENU) ...[MANAGE MEDIA] category) [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. You can be used differs depending on your camcorder. DCR-SX43: DCR-SX44/SX63: DCR-SR68/SR88: Memory card * Internal memory * Internal hard disk Memory card Memory card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on this recording...
...58320; See page 81 for the number of your camcorder. The [MOVIE MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. Touch [YES] . Getting started Selecting the recording media for photos (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) Touch (MENU) ...[MANAGE MEDIA] category) [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. You can be used differs depending on your camcorder. DCR-SX43: DCR-SX44/SX63: DCR-SR68/SR88: Memory card * Internal memory * Internal hard disk Memory card Memory card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on this recording...
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... Types of memory card that you use "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media of "Memory Stick" media that can be used only with your camcorder. To check the recording media settings When recording in movie recording mode or photo recording mode, the recording media icon is displayed in the top... to 32 GB are guaranteed to record movies and/or photos on the camcorder you use . Touch [YES] . Recording media icon The icon displayed on the LCD screen varies depending on memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). "Memory Stick PRO Duo"media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG...
... Types of memory card that you use "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media of "Memory Stick" media that can be used only with your camcorder. To check the recording media settings When recording in movie recording mode or photo recording mode, the recording media icon is displayed in the top... to 32 GB are guaranteed to record movies and/or photos on the camcorder you use . Touch [YES] . Recording media icon The icon displayed on the LCD screen varies depending on memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). "Memory Stick PRO Duo"media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG...
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DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Recording/Playback 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE. Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp. Your camcorder turns on. To turn on your camcorder. DCR-SR68/SR88 MODE button DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When shooting a photo MODE button (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When shooting a photo US 21
DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Recording/Playback 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE. Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp. Your camcorder turns on. To turn on your camcorder. DCR-SR68/SR88 MODE button DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When shooting a photo MODE button (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When shooting a photo US 21
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DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can start recording also by touching ...)/playback modes. Recording movies Press START/STOP to start recording. You can start recording after you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of the LCD screen. To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the screen except...
DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can start recording also by touching ...)/playback modes. Recording movies Press START/STOP to start recording. You can start recording after you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of the LCD screen. To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the screen except...
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...PLAYBACK] category) a desired setting . However, this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition are recorded automatically on a TV which is still being written onto the recording media after... as [DATA CODE] during recording. They are recorded on changing the recording media (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on the following states will be indicated if...
...PLAYBACK] category) a desired setting . However, this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition are recorded automatically on a TV which is still being written onto the recording media after... as [DATA CODE] during recording. They are recorded on changing the recording media (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on the following states will be indicated if...
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... image. Recording/Playback Wider range of movies may be recorded. You cannot change , depending on the LCD screen. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is an average bit- Long time recording High quality recording Touch (MENU) [Show others] [ REC MODE...
... image. Recording/Playback Wider range of movies may be recorded. You cannot change , depending on the LCD screen. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is an average bit- Long time recording High quality recording Touch (MENU) [Show others] [ REC MODE...