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...one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40, DCR-SX41, DCR-SX60 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. The supplied interface cable must...equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in this camcorder. CAUTION You are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord...; Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 24) "PMB" (software) including "PMB Guide" "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) ...
...one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40, DCR-SX41, DCR-SX60 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. The supplied interface cable must...equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in this camcorder. CAUTION You are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord...; Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 24) "PMB" (software) including "PMB Guide" "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) ...
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...media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are referred as a DVD-R using the camcorder if necessary (p. 15). US Notes 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... recorded without any way. Images cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, recording media, etc. ...
...media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are referred as a DVD-R using the camcorder if necessary (p. 15). US Notes 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... recorded without any way. Images cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, recording media, etc. ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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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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... is recorded. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. You can set basic options, such as changing the image size or deleting images, among the setting and adjustment items. Other items are set automatically. When Easy Handycam operation is displayed. During Easy Handycam operation, you finish recording, or menu operations...
... is recorded. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. You can set basic options, such as changing the image size or deleting images, among the setting and adjustment items. Other items are set automatically. When Easy Handycam operation is displayed. During Easy Handycam operation, you finish recording, or menu operations...
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...Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of the license agreement carefully. 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 the ... (OTHERS) [USB 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). US 25 Saving movies and photos with a computer The installation screen appears. If ...
...Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of the license agreement carefully. 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 the ... (OTHERS) [USB 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). US 25 Saving movies and photos with a computer The installation screen appears. If ...
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... your computer. Other icons may appear. No icon may appear depending on your camcorder, and connect it down. 2 Turn on the installation procedure. The "Handycam Handbook" is completed, following icons will appear. Creating a disc with One Touch Disc Burn can be saved on a disc automatically. Install "PMB" beforehand...
... your computer. Other icons may appear. No icon may appear depending on your camcorder, and connect it down. 2 Turn on the installation procedure. The "Handycam Handbook" is completed, following icons will appear. Creating a disc with One Touch Disc Burn can be saved on a disc automatically. Install "PMB" beforehand...
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The [Handycam Utility] window appears on your camcorder, and connect it to the computer using the USB cable (supplied). Turn on the computer beforehand. Connect your camcorder that have not yet been saved with a computer The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the computer when you perform One...can be imported to a computer automatically. US 27 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Movies and photos are not saved on the camcorder screen. 2 Touch [ USB CONNECT] to import images from the internal memory, or [ USB CONNECT] to import images from a "Memory Stick PRO...
The [Handycam Utility] window appears on your camcorder, and connect it to the computer using the USB cable (supplied). Turn on the computer beforehand. Connect your camcorder that have not yet been saved with a computer The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the computer when you perform One...can be imported to a computer automatically. US 27 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Movies and photos are not saved on the camcorder screen. 2 Touch [ USB CONNECT] to import images from the internal memory, or [ USB CONNECT] to import images from a "Memory Stick PRO...
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...Reading "PMB Guide" For details on importing selected movies and photos (p. 28). 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]. You can select the drive or folder where the... "PMB." It may appear. Double-click the "PMB Guide" short-cut icon on the computer screen, click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Help] [PMB Guide]. When the operation is completed, the "PMB" screen appears. When the operation is completed,...
...Reading "PMB Guide" For details on importing selected movies and photos (p. 28). 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]. You can select the drive or folder where the... "PMB." It may appear. Double-click the "PMB Guide" short-cut icon on the computer screen, click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Help] [PMB Guide]. When the operation is completed, the "PMB" screen appears. When the operation is completed,...
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...item Using the HELP function To see the descriptions 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. (OPTION) Category Follow the instruction ... the setting, touch . When the item is not on the screen, touch another tab. (There may be changed. You can change in the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 44). Menu item Tab After completing the setting, touch . When the item you touch (HOME), the HOME MENU appears. ...
...item Using the HELP function To see the descriptions 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. (OPTION) Category Follow the instruction ... the setting, touch . When the item is not on the screen, touch another tab. (There may be changed. You can change in the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 44). Menu item Tab After completing the setting, touch . When the item you touch (HOME), the HOME MENU appears. ...
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... SHUTTR....... LCD BL LEVEL Adjusts the backlight of the LCD screen. PHOTO SETTINGS IMAGE SIZE Sets the photo size. CLOCK/ LANG CLOCK SET p. 14 AREA SET p. 14 DST SET//SUMMERTIME p. ... the color intensity of the LCD screen. Sets whether or not the camcorder is turned on the TV screen or not. Adjusts the shutter speed ...be displayed. VIEW IMAGES SET DATA CODE Displays the detailed recording data during Easy Handycam operation. POWER ON BY LCD........ FILE NO Sets how to create the Face ... movies. DIGITAL ZOOM p. 17 STEADYSHOT p. 17 AUTO SLW SHUTTR.......
... SHUTTR....... LCD BL LEVEL Adjusts the backlight of the LCD screen. PHOTO SETTINGS IMAGE SIZE Sets the photo size. CLOCK/ LANG CLOCK SET p. 14 AREA SET p. 14 DST SET//SUMMERTIME p. ... the color intensity of the LCD screen. Sets whether or not the camcorder is turned on the TV screen or not. Adjusts the shutter speed ...be displayed. VIEW IMAGES SET DATA CODE Displays the detailed recording data during Easy Handycam operation. POWER ON BY LCD........ FILE NO Sets how to create the Face ... movies. DIGITAL ZOOM p. 17 STEADYSHOT p. 17 AUTO SLW SHUTTR.......
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... details on the supplied software "PMB" (p. 28). 3 Select the desired language and the model name of your camcorder, then click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)]. The model name of your camcorder is printed on its bottom surface. 4 Click [Exit] [Exit], then remove the CD-ROM from your... camcorder are described, some of your camcorder. 1 To install the "Handycam Handbook" on a Windows computer, place the supplied CD-ROM in the ...
... details on the supplied software "PMB" (p. 28). 3 Select the desired language and the model name of your camcorder, then click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)]. The model name of your camcorder is printed on its bottom surface. 4 Click [Exit] [Exit], then remove the CD-ROM from your... camcorder are described, some of your camcorder. 1 To install the "Handycam Handbook" on a Windows computer, place the supplied CD-ROM in the ...
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...the current internal memory of your camcorder, depending on other than the keyboard, mouse, and your camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and your camcorder, and restart the computer, then connect the computer and your data. See the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 44) for repair....to shoot after about 1 minute. This is not a malfunction. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the USB jack of your Sony dealer. The camcorder is full. In the event of this period. The recording media is not recognized by the computer. Disconnect devices...
...the current internal memory of your camcorder, depending on other than the keyboard, mouse, and your camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and your camcorder, and restart the computer, then connect the computer and your data. See the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 44) for repair....to shoot after about 1 minute. This is not a malfunction. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the USB jack of your Sony dealer. The camcorder is full. In the event of this period. The recording media is not recognized by the computer. Disconnect devices...
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... When the lens is exposed to salty air such as at all. When you perform [ EMPTY] (See "Getting detailed information from the "Handycam Handbook"" on your camcorder at the seaside Store in a well-ventilated location subject to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the...rechargeable battery to little dirt or dust. To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as described above substances on disposal/transfer of the camcorder Even if you may not delete data from the internal memory. Also, when you dispose of the lens clean with a soft cloth in ...
... When the lens is exposed to salty air such as at all. When you perform [ EMPTY] (See "Getting detailed information from the "Handycam Handbook"" on your camcorder at the seaside Store in a well-ventilated location subject to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the...rechargeable battery to little dirt or dust. To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as described above substances on disposal/transfer of the camcorder Even if you may not delete data from the internal memory. Also, when you dispose of the lens clean with a soft cloth in ...
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...herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Additional information US 51 On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ... Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "DVDirect" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories...
...herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Additional information US 51 On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ... Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "DVDirect" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories...
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... drive or folder........28 Disc recorder 34 DST SET 14 Dubbing 39 DVDirect Express 30 DVD writer 30 E Easy Handycam operation.........19 Easy PC Back-up 27 Editing movies 29 F Format 36 H Handycam Handbook 44 HELP function 40 HOME MENU 40, 41 I Install 24 L Language 15 US 54 M Macintosh 24 Maintenance 47... TV Type 23 U USB 24, 30 Using a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source 13 V VISUAL INDEX 20 Volume 21 W Warning indicators 46 Windows 24 Z Zoom 17, 19, 22 You will find the menu lists on pages 41 to 43.
... drive or folder........28 Disc recorder 34 DST SET 14 Dubbing 39 DVDirect Express 30 DVD writer 30 E Easy Handycam operation.........19 Easy PC Back-up 27 Editing movies 29 F Format 36 H Handycam Handbook 44 HELP function 40 HOME MENU 40, 41 I Install 24 L Language 15 US 54 M Macintosh 24 Maintenance 47... TV Type 23 U USB 24, 30 Using a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source 13 V VISUAL INDEX 20 Volume 21 W Warning indicators 46 Windows 24 Z Zoom 17, 19, 22 You will find the menu lists on pages 41 to 43.
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Click Handycam Handbook DCR-SX40/SX41/SX60 Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index 2009 Sony Corporation 4-132-760-11(1) US
Click Handycam Handbook DCR-SX40/SX41/SX60 Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index 2009 Sony Corporation 4-132-760-11(1) US
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...change without notice. Index About this Handycam Handbook The example images used in this Handycam Handbook for tips on using your camcorder to its fullest in this manual. Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are captured using a digital still... Click here. You can print out the Handycam Handbook. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Using the Handycam Handbook You will find information on your camcorder. In this Handycam Handbook, the internal memory of your camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "...
...change without notice. Index About this Handycam Handbook The example images used in this Handycam Handbook for tips on using your camcorder to its fullest in this manual. Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are captured using a digital still... Click here. You can print out the Handycam Handbook. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Using the Handycam Handbook You will find information on your camcorder. In this Handycam Handbook, the internal memory of your camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "...
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...for successful recording 19 Recording and playing movies and photos easily ( Easy Handycam Operation) ...20 Recording movies 20 Shooting photos 22 Playing movies 23 ...photos 25 Recording 26 Recording movies 26 Shooting photos 28 Useful functions for recording movies and photos 30 Zooming 30 Adjusting the exposure for information quickly 2 Useful recording techniques 6 Parts and controls 7 Screen indicators...of the HOME MENU 11 List of the OPTION MENU 12 Read this before operating your camcorder 13 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 15 Step 2: Turning the power on,...
...for successful recording 19 Recording and playing movies and photos easily ( Easy Handycam Operation) ...20 Recording movies 20 Shooting photos 22 Playing movies 23 ...photos 25 Recording 26 Recording movies 26 Shooting photos 28 Useful functions for recording movies and photos 30 Zooming 30 Adjusting the exposure for information quickly 2 Useful recording techniques 6 Parts and controls 7 Screen indicators...of the HOME MENU 11 List of the OPTION MENU 12 Read this before operating your camcorder 13 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 15 Step 2: Turning the power on,...
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Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Notes When the item you want is not on the screen, touch another tab. (There may be no tab.) You cannot use the OPTION MENU during Easy Handycam operation. The tabs and items that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder at the time. 10 Index
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Notes When the item you want is not on the screen, touch another tab. (There may be no tab.) You cannot use the OPTION MENU during Easy Handycam operation. The tabs and items that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder at the time. 10 Index