Handycam® Handbook
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... for the memory card you use a memory card with your camcorder for effective use with this first Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (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...
... for the memory card you use a memory card with your camcorder for effective use with this first Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (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...
Handycam® Handbook
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... you repeat recording/deleting images for video cameras and offers a quality typical of data occurs on the LCD screen (p. 76). The number value indicates the amount of light from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is equipped with a cable, be sure to format the recording media of the camcorder using a computer. Unauthorized recording of...
... you repeat recording/deleting images for video cameras and offers a quality typical of data occurs on the LCD screen (p. 76). The number value indicates the amount of light from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is equipped with a cable, be sure to format the recording media of the camcorder using a computer. Unauthorized recording of...
Handycam® Handbook
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... made when this function is a difference in specification between models. US About images, illustrations, and screen displays of this manual The example images used in this manual for understandability. In this manual, the internal hard disk (DCRSR68/SR88), the internal memory (DCR-SX44/ SX63) of your camcorder and memory card are called "recording media." Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to shock or vibration when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15...
... made when this function is a difference in specification between models. US About images, illustrations, and screen displays of this manual The example images used in this manual for understandability. In this manual, the internal hard disk (DCRSR68/SR88), the internal memory (DCR-SX44/ SX63) of your camcorder and memory card are called "recording media." Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to shock or vibration when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15...
Handycam® Handbook
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..., you can check the recordable time, estimated remaining capacity, etc., by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category). The LCD screen of the LCD screen is flashing Tips When a face is detected, a white frame appears and the image quality around the face is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished. DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk ...
..., you can check the recordable time, estimated remaining capacity, etc., by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category). The LCD screen of the LCD screen is flashing Tips When a face is detected, a white frame appears and the image quality around the face is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished. DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk ...
Handycam® Handbook
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... camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 150 cm (about 59 1/8 in the LP mode, the quality of movies may be recorded. You cannot change , depending on the LCD screen. Tips You can set [ DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 63) if you move your finger off the power zoom lever, the operation sound...
... camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 150 cm (about 59 1/8 in the LP mode, the quality of movies may be recorded. You cannot change , depending on the LCD screen. Tips You can set [ DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 63) if you move your finger off the power zoom lever, the operation sound...
Handycam® Handbook
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... the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on changing the recording media (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES). Your camcorder turns on. To turn on the LCD 3 Touch (Movie) () a desired movie () to view a photo. Movies are played. DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on the following recording media are displayed and...
... the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on changing the recording media (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES). Your camcorder turns on. To turn on the LCD 3 Touch (Movie) () a desired movie () to view a photo. Movies are played. DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on the following recording media are displayed and...
Handycam® Handbook
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... cannot use . When the [Create a new Image Database File.] screen appears, touch [YES]. DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63: Movies and photos in the internal recording media of your camcorder. The format screen appears when the external media is connected to the external media. Saving images with an external device Notes For this operation, you need the USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM1 (sold separately) 5 Touch [Copy.] on the camcorder screen. If the external media was formatted to external media can be saved. This screen will...
... cannot use . When the [Create a new Image Database File.] screen appears, touch [YES]. DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63: Movies and photos in the internal recording media of your camcorder. The format screen appears when the external media is connected to the external media. Saving images with an external device Notes For this operation, you need the USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM1 (sold separately) 5 Touch [Copy.] on the camcorder screen. If the external media was formatted to external media can be saved. This screen will...
Handycam® Handbook
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... on-screen instructions to select the recording media and image selection methods (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). When you can make menu settings of the external media such as deleting images. To save on the external media are displayed on the camcorder Touch [Play without copying.] in step 5 above . Remaining external media capacity Press and hold the image down on the VISUAL INDEX screen change as follows. The movie display and photo display buttons on the LCD screen to...
... on-screen instructions to select the recording media and image selection methods (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). When you can make menu settings of the external media such as deleting images. To save on the external media are displayed on the camcorder Touch [Play without copying.] in step 5 above . Remaining external media capacity Press and hold the image down on the VISUAL INDEX screen change as follows. The movie display and photo display buttons on the LCD screen to...
Handycam® Handbook
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... you are deleted. This will delete all the recorded movies and photos are at risk of the camcorder is not formatted correctly. Format the memory card (p. 67). The old recorded images on other devices may occur when you format the memory card, all data in Image Database File. If you cannot record movies or photos. This memory card is set [DROP SENSOR] to record the image again (p. 70). HDD format error. The internal recording media of dropping the camcorder constantly, set differently from...
... you are deleted. This will delete all the recorded movies and photos are at risk of the camcorder is not formatted correctly. Format the memory card (p. 67). The old recorded images on other devices may occur when you format the memory card, all data in Image Database File. If you cannot record movies or photos. This memory card is set [DROP SENSOR] to record the image again (p. 70). HDD format error. The internal recording media of dropping the camcorder constantly, set differently from...
Handycam® Handbook
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... Turning the power on 15 TV 33 TV color systems 83 TV TYPE 33 Rec & zoom buttons on LCD....22 TWILIGHT 58 REC MODE 25 Recording 22 Recording media 17 Recording time of movies/ number of recordable photos....80 Repair 71 REPAIR IMG.DB F 78 RESET 94 U USB cable 47, 49 USB CONNECT 47, 49 V VBR 81 VIDEO LIGHT 26 VIEW IMAGES 27, 30 S VISUAL INDEX 27 Saving images in external media 45 SCENE SELECTION............58, 76 Screen indicators 92 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 76 Volume...
... Turning the power on 15 TV 33 TV color systems 83 TV TYPE 33 Rec & zoom buttons on LCD....22 TWILIGHT 58 REC MODE 25 Recording 22 Recording media 17 Recording time of movies/ number of recordable photos....80 Repair 71 REPAIR IMG.DB F 78 RESET 94 U USB cable 47, 49 USB CONNECT 47, 49 V VBR 81 VIDEO LIGHT 26 VIEW IMAGES 27, 30 S VISUAL INDEX 27 Saving images in external media 45 SCENE SELECTION............58, 76 Screen indicators 92 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 76 Volume...
Marketing Specifications
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...'s time to play back video, simply search for multiple viewing angles, as well as spot focus and spot metering. DCR-SX44 Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder The ultra-compact DCR-SX44 features 4GB1 of embedded flash memory, which delivers sharp, high-resolution images and powerful 60x optical zoom that lets you can capture extremely tight shots, even from among the detected faces displayed in Zoom Mic • Sony® PMB (Picture Motion Browser...
...'s time to play back video, simply search for multiple viewing angles, as well as spot focus and spot metering. DCR-SX44 Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder The ultra-compact DCR-SX44 features 4GB1 of embedded flash memory, which delivers sharp, high-resolution images and powerful 60x optical zoom that lets you can capture extremely tight shots, even from among the detected faces displayed in Zoom Mic • Sony® PMB (Picture Motion Browser...
Marketing Specifications
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...Record Resolution AUDIO Audio Recording Format Microphone MEDIA TYPE Recording Media Internal Memory RECORDING CAPACITY Rec. / Playback with Internal Memory OPTICS AND LENS Lens Type 35mm Equivalent 16:9 35mm Equivalent 4:3 Aperture Exposure Control Filter Diameter (mm) Focal Distance (mm) Focus System Progressive Shutter Mode Shutter Speed Minimum Illumination Optical Zoom Digital Zoom DISPLAY Display View Finder HARDWARE Flash Memory Card Slot Manual / Auto Lens Cover S/S & Zoom Button on LCD INPUTS & OUTPUTS Audio/Video Remote Terminal Analog Audio/Video Output(s) Digital Audio/Video Output...
...Record Resolution AUDIO Audio Recording Format Microphone MEDIA TYPE Recording Media Internal Memory RECORDING CAPACITY Rec. / Playback with Internal Memory OPTICS AND LENS Lens Type 35mm Equivalent 16:9 35mm Equivalent 4:3 Aperture Exposure Control Filter Diameter (mm) Focal Distance (mm) Focus System Progressive Shutter Mode Shutter Speed Minimum Illumination Optical Zoom Digital Zoom DISPLAY Display View Finder HARDWARE Flash Memory Card Slot Manual / Auto Lens Cover S/S & Zoom Button on LCD INPUTS & OUTPUTS Audio/Video Remote Terminal Analog Audio/Video Output(s) Digital Audio/Video Output...
Operating Guide
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... camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Save all your recorded images on the LCD screen. Notes on the country/region. Change the screen language before using a VCR or a DVD/HDD recorder, etc. (p. 45). Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other devices...
... camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Save all your recorded images on the LCD screen. Notes on the country/region. Change the screen language before using a VCR or a DVD/HDD recorder, etc. (p. 45). Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other devices...
Operating Guide
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... accessories We recommend using a computer. About images, illustrations, and screen displays of this manual The example images used in specification of this manual, the internal hard disk (DCRSR68/SR88), the internal memory (DCR-SX44/ SX63) of your camcorder and memory card are called "recording media." Design and specifications of your camcorder. When the camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to format the recording media of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. Availability...
... accessories We recommend using a computer. About images, illustrations, and screen displays of this manual The example images used in specification of this manual, the internal hard disk (DCRSR68/SR88), the internal memory (DCR-SX44/ SX63) of your camcorder and memory card are called "recording media." Design and specifications of your camcorder. When the camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to format the recording media of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. Availability...
Operating Guide
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... 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 18 Changing the language setting 19 Step 3: Preparing the recording media 20 To check the recording media settings 21 Dubbing or copying movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63 22 Recording/Playback Recording 23 Playback on the camcorder 28 Playing images on a TV 31 Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 34 Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows 36 When using a Macintosh 36 Starting PMB (Picture Motion Browser...
... 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 18 Changing the language setting 19 Step 3: Preparing the recording media 20 To check the recording media settings 21 Dubbing or copying movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63 22 Recording/Playback Recording 23 Playback on the camcorder 28 Playing images on a TV 31 Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 34 Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows 36 When using a Macintosh 36 Starting PMB (Picture Motion Browser...
Operating Guide
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.../SR88/SX44/SX63). To display them, touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA INFO] (under [PLAYBACK] category) a desired setting . They are not displayed during playback. However, you can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded automatically on the recording media. DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 20 on the recordable time of images when played...
.../SR88/SX44/SX63). To display them, touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA INFO] (under [PLAYBACK] category) a desired setting . They are not displayed during playback. However, you can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded automatically on the recording media. DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 20 on the recordable time of images when played...
Operating Guide
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If Image Mastering API v2.0 for Windows XP has not been installed yet, select it from the computer using the supplied software "PMB." Do not delete the image files on the camcorder directly from the computer. Do not copy the files on the recording media from the computer. Operation is not guaranteed, if you perform the above operation. When you try to start those functions. "PMB...
If Image Mastering API v2.0 for Windows XP has not been installed yet, select it from the computer using the supplied software "PMB." Do not delete the image files on the camcorder directly from the computer. Do not copy the files on the recording media from the computer. Operation is not guaranteed, if you perform the above operation. When you try to start those functions. "PMB...
Operating Guide
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..., you may not delete data from the "Handycam" Handbook" on the internal recording media may not be completely erased. US 62 System Signal format: NTSC color, EIA standards Movie recording format: Video: MPEG-2 PS Audio recording system: Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator Photo file format : DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible : Exif Ver.2.21 Compatible : MPF Baseline Compatible Recording media (Movie/Photo) Internal hard disk DCR-SR68: 80 GB DCR-SR88: 120 GB Internal memory DCR-SX44: 4 GB DCR-SX63: 16 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media SD memory card, SDHC memory card (Class 2, 4, 6, 10) When...
..., you may not delete data from the "Handycam" Handbook" on the internal recording media may not be completely erased. US 62 System Signal format: NTSC color, EIA standards Movie recording format: Video: MPEG-2 PS Audio recording system: Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator Photo file format : DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible : Exif Ver.2.21 Compatible : MPF Baseline Compatible Recording media (Movie/Photo) Internal hard disk DCR-SR68: 80 GB DCR-SR88: 120 GB Internal memory DCR-SX44: 4 GB DCR-SX63: 16 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media SD memory card, SDHC memory card (Class 2, 4, 6, 10) When...
Operating Guide
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...; The recording and playback time will be shorter in minute) To set the recording mode, touch (MENU) [Show others] [ REC MODE] (under which you repeat recording start/stop, switching the MODE lamp, and zooming. US 64 Internal hard disk (80 GB) DCR-SR68: Recording mode Recording time [HQ] 1220 [SP] 1750 [LP] 3660 Internal hard disk (120 GB) DCR-SR88: Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] Recording time 1830 2630 5510 Internal memory (4 GB) DCR-SX44: Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] Internal memory (16 GB) DCR-SX63: Recording mode...
...; The recording and playback time will be shorter in minute) To set the recording mode, touch (MENU) [Show others] [ REC MODE] (under which you repeat recording start/stop, switching the MODE lamp, and zooming. US 64 Internal hard disk (80 GB) DCR-SR68: Recording mode Recording time [HQ] 1220 [SP] 1750 [LP] 3660 Internal hard disk (120 GB) DCR-SR88: Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] Recording time 1830 2630 5510 Internal memory (4 GB) DCR-SX44: Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] Internal memory (16 GB) DCR-SX63: Recording mode...
Operating Guide
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... P Parts and controls 67 PHOTO MEDIA SET 20 Photos 26, 28 Playback 28 PMB (Picture Motion Browser 36, 39 PMB Help 39 Power on 18 Precautions 60 R Rec & zoom buttons on LCD....25 Recording 25 Recording and playback time....64 Recording media 20 Repair 58 RESET 68 S Saving images in external media 43 Screen indicators 66 Self-diagnosis display 59 Setting the date and time...........18 Software 36 Specifications 62 Supplied items 8 T Thumbnail 34 Troubleshooting 58 Turning the power on 18 TV 31 TV TYPE 31 U USB cable 45, 47 USB CONNECT...
... P Parts and controls 67 PHOTO MEDIA SET 20 Photos 26, 28 Playback 28 PMB (Picture Motion Browser 36, 39 PMB Help 39 Power on 18 Precautions 60 R Rec & zoom buttons on LCD....25 Recording 25 Recording and playback time....64 Recording media 20 Repair 58 RESET 68 S Saving images in external media 43 Screen indicators 66 Self-diagnosis display 59 Setting the date and time...........18 Software 36 Specifications 62 Supplied items 8 T Thumbnail 34 Troubleshooting 58 Turning the power on 18 TV 31 TV TYPE 31 U USB cable 45, 47 USB CONNECT...