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Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may result. US Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is subject to the following cautions. Do not disassemble. Do not crush and do not allow ... or dispose of in fire. Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Be sure to any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. Operation is still supplied to it . Do not short circuit and do not expose the battery pack to charge the battery pack using the...
Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may result. US Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is subject to the following cautions. Do not disassemble. Do not crush and do not allow ... or dispose of in fire. Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Be sure to any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. Operation is still supplied to it . Do not short circuit and do not expose the battery pack to charge the battery pack using the...
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... Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. These limits are cautioned that to which can be used in accordance with this camcorder. However, there is no guarantee that may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (...and can use with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must be determined by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40, DCR-SX41, DCR-SX60 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
... Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. These limits are cautioned that to which can be used in accordance with this camcorder. However, there is no guarantee that may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (...and can use with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must be determined by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40, DCR-SX41, DCR-SX60 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
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... be provided, even if recording or playback is manufactured using a digital still camera, and therefore may vary depending on the operating system of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on a disc such as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You will...color) that you repeat recording/deleting images for a long time, fragmentation of the LCD screen used for effective use Using the camcorder The camcorder is recommended that appear constantly on some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in each ...
... be provided, even if recording or playback is manufactured using a digital still camera, and therefore may vary depending on the operating system of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on a disc such as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You will...color) that you repeat recording/deleting images for a long time, fragmentation of the LCD screen used for effective use Using the camcorder The camcorder is recommended that appear constantly on some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in each ...
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...) Playing movies and photos on a disc Saving movies and photos with a computer (p. 24) Creating a disc with a DVD writer or recorder (p. 30) Operating by the camcorder screen, you can change the recording media (p. 37). Deleting movies and photos (p. 36) You can free up recording space by connecting the dedicated DVD...
...) Playing movies and photos on a disc Saving movies and photos with a computer (p. 24) Creating a disc with a DVD writer or recorder (p. 30) Operating by the camcorder screen, you can change the recording media (p. 37). Deleting movies and photos (p. 36) You can free up recording space by connecting the dedicated DVD...
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... 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 with one touch...
... 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 with one touch...
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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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...) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching 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 turns off your...screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until 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 ...
...) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching 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 turns off your...screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until 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 ...
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... remaining battery power with the remaining 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... AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. US 13 Getting started When your camcorder is on, you can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your...
... remaining battery power with the remaining 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... AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. US 13 Getting started When your camcorder is on, you can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your...
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... the LCD screen is not on , and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. To display the date and time, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [VIEW IMAGES SET] [DATA CODE] [DATE/TIME You can be displayed ... the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch . When an item is open, press POWER. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn off the operation beeps by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [BEEP] [OFF US 14...
... the LCD screen is not on , and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. To display the date and time, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [VIEW IMAGES SET] [DATA CODE] [DATE/TIME You can be displayed ... the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch . When an item is open, press POWER. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn off the operation beeps by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [BEEP] [OFF US 14...
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Changing the language setting You can turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 42) is turned POWER button You can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off the power Close the LCD screen. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language Getting started US 15 The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is set to show messages in a specified language. To turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER.
Changing the language setting You can turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 42) is turned POWER button You can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off the power Close the LCD screen. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language Getting started US 15 The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is set to show messages in a specified language. To turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER.
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Recording Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded on your camcorder. US 16 Your camcorder 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 when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 14).
Recording Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded on your camcorder. US 16 Your camcorder 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 when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 14).
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.... 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder , and then adjust the angle . US 17 Move it further for a slower zoom. If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side , you close the LCD ...change the recording mode of the LCD panel, first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder You can increase the zooming level by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [DIGITAL ZOOM] the desired setting . Press START/STOP to start ...
.... 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder , and then adjust the angle . US 17 Move it further for a slower zoom. If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side , you close the LCD ...change the recording mode of the LCD panel, first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder You can increase the zooming level by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [DIGITAL ZOOM] the desired setting . Press START/STOP to start ...
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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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... recording mode appears with , you can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) US 20 Playback Playback on the... 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 already open, press POWER (p. 14). Touch (VIEW IMAGES). (VIEW IMAGES) The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds....
... recording mode appears with , you can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) US 20 Playback Playback on the... 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 already open, press POWER (p. 14). Touch (VIEW IMAGES). (VIEW IMAGES) The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds....
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Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Playback US 21 Viewing photos Touch the (Photo) tab a desired photo on the panel behind the LCD ...
Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Playback US 21 Viewing photos Touch the (Photo) tab a desired photo on the panel behind the LCD ...
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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). 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.
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... will be connected to. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the TV. Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable (, supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO . Playing images on your... camcorder (p. 20). You can be produced than with an S VIDEO cable (sold separately). Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the A/V connecting cable or an A/V connecting cable...
... will be connected to. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the TV. Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable (, supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO . Playing images on your... camcorder (p. 20). You can be produced than with an S VIDEO cable (sold separately). Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the A/V connecting cable or an A/V connecting cable...
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...as standard, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compatible)), DVD burner (CD-ROM drive is necessary for OS should be necessary when creating DVD discs). Your camcorder may not work correctly. It is necessary to have been installed in a multi-boot environment. *2 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not...lower to a computer. If a version of "PMB" supplied with another device has already been installed on DirectX technology. http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ ms/us/ OS*1 Microsoft Windows XP SP3*2/Windows Vista SP1*3 CPU Intel Pentium III: 1 GHz or faster Application DirectX 9.0c ...
...as standard, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compatible)), DVD burner (CD-ROM drive is necessary for OS should be necessary when creating DVD discs). Your camcorder may not work correctly. It is necessary to have been installed in a multi-boot environment. *2 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not...lower to a computer. If a version of "PMB" supplied with another device has already been installed on DirectX technology. http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ ms/us/ OS*1 Microsoft Windows XP SP3*2/Windows Vista SP1*3 CPU Intel Pentium III: 1 GHz or faster Application DirectX 9.0c ...
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...; Restart the computer if required 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) [USB...the computer, you may need to install third party software. See page 44 on the "Handycam Handbook". Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer. Turn on the computer. Log on as an Administrator for installation. Close...
...; Restart the computer if required 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) [USB...the computer, you may need to install third party software. See page 44 on the "Handycam Handbook". Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer. Turn on the computer. Log on as an Administrator for installation. Close...
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...the DVD drive. See page 24 for this procedure (p. 44). To disconnect your camcorder from 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, do not start "PMB." Connect your camcorder to the computer using the AC Adaptor supplied for the type of the computer [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device]. Touch [END] ...
...the DVD drive. See page 24 for this procedure (p. 44). To disconnect your camcorder from 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, do not start "PMB." Connect your camcorder to the computer using the AC Adaptor supplied for the type of the computer [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device]. Touch [END] ...