Operating Guide
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...way. Otherwise, the recording media may be damaged, recorded images may be lost , save your images on some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in this Operating Guide, the internal memory of the following when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 14) or the ..."Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." In this manual The images of the LCD screen used for effective use Using the camcorder The camcorder is not possible due to the copyright laws. To prevent your recorded images on a TV, you save your image...
...way. Otherwise, the recording media may be damaged, recorded images may be lost , save your images on some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in this Operating Guide, the internal memory of the following when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 14) or the ..."Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." In this manual The images of the LCD screen used for effective use Using the camcorder The camcorder is not possible due to the copyright laws. To prevent your recorded images on a TV, you save your image...
Operating Guide
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...camcorder. Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter, etc.) on the screen... (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [DISP OUTPUT] [V-OUT/PANEL When the screen size of display devices (TV, etc.) is 4:3, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] ...of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the ...and then your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. ...
...camcorder. Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter, etc.) on the screen... (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [DISP OUTPUT] [V-OUT/PANEL When the screen size of display devices (TV, etc.) is 4:3, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] ...of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the ...and then your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. ...
Operating Guide
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... the microphone level. EXPOSURE Adjusts the brightness of your camcorder SLIDE SHOW SET Sets the repetition option for the seleted subject simultaneously. US 43 Making good use of movies and photos. WHITE BAL Adjusts the white balance. tab FADER Fades scenes in focus with directional ...tab SLIDE SHOW Plays a series of the OPTION MENU The following items are available on the screen. Selects an appropriate recording setting according to the zoom setting. tab BLT-IN ZOOM MIC.......... SPOT FOCUS Focuses on a subject you touch on the OPTION MENU only. tab SPOT...
... the microphone level. EXPOSURE Adjusts the brightness of your camcorder SLIDE SHOW SET Sets the repetition option for the seleted subject simultaneously. US 43 Making good use of movies and photos. WHITE BAL Adjusts the white balance. tab FADER Fades scenes in focus with directional ...tab SLIDE SHOW Plays a series of the OPTION MENU The following items are available on the screen. Selects an appropriate recording setting according to the zoom setting. tab BLT-IN ZOOM MIC.......... SPOT FOCUS Focuses on a subject you touch on the OPTION MENU only. tab SPOT...
Operating Guide
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Screen indicators Upper left Center Upper right Bottom Upper left Indicator 60 min Meaning HOME button Self-timer recording BLT-IN ZOOM MIC MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT Remaining battery Return button Center Indicator [STBY]/[REC] Meaning Recording status Photo size Slide ...movie or photo/Number of total recorded movies or photos Bottom Indicator Meaning Face Index Manual focus SCENE SELECTION White balance SteadyShot off SPOT MTR/FCS/SPOT METER/EXPOSURE TELE MACRO Backlight OPTION button VIEW IMAGES button 101-0001 101-...
Screen indicators Upper left Center Upper right Bottom Upper left Indicator 60 min Meaning HOME button Self-timer recording BLT-IN ZOOM MIC MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT Remaining battery Return button Center Indicator [STBY]/[REC] Meaning Recording status Photo size Slide ...movie or photo/Number of total recorded movies or photos Bottom Indicator Meaning Face Index Manual focus SCENE SELECTION White balance SteadyShot off SPOT MTR/FCS/SPOT METER/EXPOSURE TELE MACRO Backlight OPTION button VIEW IMAGES button 101-0001 101-...
Handycam® Handbook
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... (56) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. (USB) jack (52) Screen indicators Upper left Center Upper right Indicator 0:00:00 [00min... Self-timer recording (80) BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (79) MICREF LEVEL low (80) WIDE SELECT (60) Remaining battery Return button (9) Meaning Recording status (21, 27) Photo size (64) Slide show set (38)... Warning (85) Playback mode (24, 33) Meaning Recording mode (HQ/SP/ LP) (60) Bottom Indicator Meaning Face Index (35) Manual focus (76) SCENE SELECTION (77) White...
... (56) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. (USB) jack (52) Screen indicators Upper left Center Upper right Indicator 0:00:00 [00min... Self-timer recording (80) BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (79) MICREF LEVEL low (80) WIDE SELECT (60) Remaining battery Return button (9) Meaning Recording status (21, 27) Photo size (64) Slide show set (38)... Warning (85) Playback mode (24, 33) Meaning Recording mode (HQ/SP/ LP) (60) Bottom Indicator Meaning Face Index (35) Manual focus (76) SCENE SELECTION (77) White...
Handycam® Handbook
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...be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way. Useful Recording Techniques Index Battery pack Black points White, red, blue or green points The camcorder is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of Contents Read this before operating your...is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. The LCD screen is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. See "About handling of your camcorder to direct sunlight for long periods of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in ...
...be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way. Useful Recording Techniques Index Battery pack Black points White, red, blue or green points The camcorder is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of Contents Read this before operating your...is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. The LCD screen is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. See "About handling of your camcorder to direct sunlight for long periods of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in ...
Handycam® Handbook
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...TV TYPE] [16:9] or [4:3 Notes When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the 16:9 (wide) signal, set [TV TYPE] to [4:3], the image quality may not be displayed full screen. When your TV or VCR. Notes When you play back an image ...recorded in 4:3 aspect ratio may deteriorate. This is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white...
...TV TYPE] [16:9] or [4:3 Notes When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the 16:9 (wide) signal, set [TV TYPE] to [4:3], the image quality may not be displayed full screen. When your TV or VCR. Notes When you play back an image ...recorded in 4:3 aspect ratio may deteriorate. This is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white...
Handycam® Handbook
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... Recording Techniques Index 54 To close the battery information screen Touch . Table of Contents Refer to the audio input jack on the screen of the monitor device connected, touch (HOME) ..., touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [DISP OUTPUT] [V-OUT/PANEL When the screen size of display devices (TV, etc.) is 4:3, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [TV ...capacity of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the instruction manuals...
... Recording Techniques Index 54 To close the battery information screen Touch . Table of Contents Refer to the audio input jack on the screen of the monitor device connected, touch (HOME) ..., touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [DISP OUTPUT] [V-OUT/PANEL When the screen size of display devices (TV, etc.) is 4:3, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [TV ...capacity of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the instruction manuals...
Handycam® Handbook
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...a piece of paper, to fill the screen under the same lighting conditions as you set . When [ONE PUSH] was selected, if keeps flashing after inside use (or vice versa), select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder outdoors after touching , set [WHITE BAL.] to the brightness of Contents Useful ...is set to [AUTO]. Tips If you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for the following recording conditions: Outdoors Night views, neon signs and fireworks Sunrise...
...a piece of paper, to fill the screen under the same lighting conditions as you set . When [ONE PUSH] was selected, if keeps flashing after inside use (or vice versa), select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder outdoors after touching , set [WHITE BAL.] to the brightness of Contents Useful ...is set to [AUTO]. Tips If you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for the following recording conditions: Outdoors Night views, neon signs and fireworks Sunrise...
Handycam® Handbook
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...The indicated time may not be damaged. Fully charge the battery again. The battery pack may become warm during operation. LCD screen Menu items are grayed out. You cannot select grayed items in the current recording/playback situation. There are... your Sony dealer. Change the setting of Contents Useful Recording Techniques [SPOT FOCUS] [EXPOSURE] [FOCUS] [SCENE SELECTION] [WHITE BAL.] [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC] [MICREF LEVEL] Backlight Your camcorder gets warm. Your camcorder may ...
...The indicated time may not be damaged. Fully charge the battery again. The battery pack may become warm during operation. LCD screen Menu items are grayed out. You cannot select grayed items in the current recording/playback situation. There are... your Sony dealer. Change the setting of Contents Useful Recording Techniques [SPOT FOCUS] [EXPOSURE] [FOCUS] [SCENE SELECTION] [WHITE BAL.] [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC] [MICREF LEVEL] Backlight Your camcorder gets warm. Your camcorder may ...
Handycam® Handbook
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... not function. Set [FOCUS] to [OFF] (p. 61). There is a time difference between the point where you record a TV screen or computer screen. Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [AUTO] (p. 76). The recording conditions are not suitable for excessive vibrations. Press MODE to ...; Depending on the recording media. The actual recording time for movies is less than the expected recording time of your camcorder (p. 94). A vertical white line may look different depending on the condition of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Refer also to turn on the (Movie) ...
... not function. Set [FOCUS] to [OFF] (p. 61). There is a time difference between the point where you record a TV screen or computer screen. Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [AUTO] (p. 76). The recording conditions are not suitable for excessive vibrations. Press MODE to ...; Depending on the recording media. The actual recording time for movies is less than the expected recording time of your camcorder (p. 94). A vertical white line may look different depending on the condition of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Refer also to turn on the (Movie) ...
Handycam® Handbook
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...display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the LCD screen, check the following list shows examples of unworkable combinations of functions and menu items. Cannot use with your camcorder again. Contact your camcorder securely (p. 15). Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery ...; The battery pack is not correct when connecting your camcorder to the TV. Set [TV TYPE] according to your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Connecting/Dubbing to other devices Table of... VIDEO plug, make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting cable are connected (p. 39).
...display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the LCD screen, check the following list shows examples of unworkable combinations of functions and menu items. Cannot use with your camcorder again. Contact your camcorder securely (p. 15). Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery ...; The battery pack is not correct when connecting your camcorder to the TV. Set [TV TYPE] according to your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Connecting/Dubbing to other devices Table of... VIDEO plug, make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting cable are connected (p. 39).
Handycam® Handbook
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... Recording media 55 Recording time of movies/ number of recordable photos....88 REMAINING SET 62 REPAIR IMG.DB F 84, 86 RESET 7 S SCENE SELECTION............77, 85 Screen indicators 8 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 85 SELF-TIMER 80 Shooting 28 Slide show 38 SLIDE SHOW SET 38 SNOW 77 SOUND/DISP SET 68... 77 U USB cable 52 USB CONNECT 52 V VBR 89 VIEW IMAGES SET 66 Viewing 25, 33 VISUAL INDEX 23, 32 Volume 33 W Warning messages 86 WHITE BAL 78 WHITE FADER 79 Wide angle 30 WIDE SELECT 60 Z Zoom 30, 37 Index 100
... Recording media 55 Recording time of movies/ number of recordable photos....88 REMAINING SET 62 REPAIR IMG.DB F 84, 86 RESET 7 S SCENE SELECTION............77, 85 Screen indicators 8 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 85 SELF-TIMER 80 Shooting 28 Slide show 38 SLIDE SHOW SET 38 SNOW 77 SOUND/DISP SET 68... 77 U USB cable 52 USB CONNECT 52 V VBR 89 VIEW IMAGES SET 66 Viewing 25, 33 VISUAL INDEX 23, 32 Volume 33 W Warning messages 86 WHITE BAL 78 WHITE FADER 79 Wide angle 30 WIDE SELECT 60 Z Zoom 30, 37 Index 100
Marketing Specifications (Blue Model)
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...Fader Effect(s): Black, White Face Index: Yes Film...Screen: 2.7" wide touch panel3 LCD display (123k pixels) Hardware Memory Stick slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media1 Manual / Auto Lens Cover: Manual Optics/Lens 35mm Equivalent: 39 - 2340mm (16:9), 44 - 2640mm (4:3) Aperture: F1.8-6.0 Exposure: Yes (Touch Panel) Focal Distance: 1.8 - 108mm Focus: Full range Auto / Manual (Touch Panel) Shutter Speed: Auto, 1/4 - 1/4000 Optical Zoom: 60x... © 2008 Sony Electronics Inc. Sony, Handycam, Advanced ... OS. 12. DCR-SX40/L Palm-sized camcorder w/ 60X optical zoom Specifications General Imaging ...
...Fader Effect(s): Black, White Face Index: Yes Film...Screen: 2.7" wide touch panel3 LCD display (123k pixels) Hardware Memory Stick slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media1 Manual / Auto Lens Cover: Manual Optics/Lens 35mm Equivalent: 39 - 2340mm (16:9), 44 - 2640mm (4:3) Aperture: F1.8-6.0 Exposure: Yes (Touch Panel) Focal Distance: 1.8 - 108mm Focus: Full range Auto / Manual (Touch Panel) Shutter Speed: Auto, 1/4 - 1/4000 Optical Zoom: 60x... © 2008 Sony Electronics Inc. Sony, Handycam, Advanced ... OS. 12. DCR-SX40/L Palm-sized camcorder w/ 60X optical zoom Specifications General Imaging ...