Handycam® Handbook
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Useful recording techniques Flowers in close-up PORTRAIT (58) TELE MACRO (61) Recording in a dimly-lit room VIDEO LIGHT (26) Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all its splendor FIREWORKS (58) SUNRISE&SUNSET (58) Checking your golf swing SPORTS (58) Focusing on the child on the left side of the screen SPOT FOCUS (60) SPOT MTR/FCS (60) US
Useful recording techniques Flowers in close-up PORTRAIT (58) TELE MACRO (61) Recording in a dimly-lit room VIDEO LIGHT (26) Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all its splendor FIREWORKS (58) SUNRISE&SUNSET (58) Checking your golf swing SPORTS (58) Focusing on the child on the left side of the screen SPOT FOCUS (60) SPOT MTR/FCS (60) US
Handycam® Handbook
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Press MODE to adjust the focus, then press it fully. You can record photos also by touching on the LCD screen. The LCD screen display switches for photo recording mode, .... To change the image size, touch (MENU) [Show others] [ IMAGE SIZE] (under [PHOTO SETTINGS] category) a desired setting . US 24 DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo is recorded. Tips See page 81 on the (Photo) lamp.
Press MODE to adjust the focus, then press it fully. You can record photos also by touching on the LCD screen. The LCD screen display switches for photo recording mode, .... To change the image size, touch (MENU) [Show others] [ IMAGE SIZE] (under [PHOTO SETTINGS] category) a desired setting . US 24 DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo is recorded. Tips See page 81 on the (Photo) lamp.
Handycam® Handbook
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The recording time 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 set to 60 times the original size with the / on the power zoom lever. You can magnify images also with the power...
The recording time 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 set to 60 times the original size with the / on the power zoom lever. You can magnify images also with the power...
Handycam® Handbook
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MEMORY*2 MEMORY CARD*1*2 17 17 67 67 67 67 75, 77 75, 77 75, 77 Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category SCENE SELECTION 58 FADER 58 WHITE BAL. 59 SPOT MTR/FCS 60 SPOT METER 60 SPOT FOCUS 60 EXPOSURE 60 FOCUS 61 TELE MACRO 61 (SHOOTING SET) category REC MODE 25 GUIDEFRAME 62 STEADYSHOT 62... BATTERY INFO 49 49 49 Operating Guide 66 (MANAGE MEDIA) category MEDIA SETTINGS MOVIE MEDIA SET*1*2 PHOTO MEDIA SET*1*2 MEDIA INFO MEDIA FORMAT HDD*1 INT. MEMORY*2 MEMORY CARD*1*2 REPAIR IMG.DB F. HDD*1 INT.
MEMORY*2 MEMORY CARD*1*2 17 17 67 67 67 67 75, 77 75, 77 75, 77 Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category SCENE SELECTION 58 FADER 58 WHITE BAL. 59 SPOT MTR/FCS 60 SPOT METER 60 SPOT FOCUS 60 EXPOSURE 60 FOCUS 61 TELE MACRO 61 (SHOOTING SET) category REC MODE 25 GUIDEFRAME 62 STEADYSHOT 62... BATTERY INFO 49 49 49 Operating Guide 66 (MANAGE MEDIA) category MEDIA SETTINGS MOVIE MEDIA SET*1*2 PHOTO MEDIA SET*1*2 MEDIA INFO MEDIA FORMAT HDD*1 INT. MEMORY*2 MEMORY CARD*1*2 REPAIR IMG.DB F. HDD*1 INT.
Handycam® Handbook
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...Does not use an effect. TWILIGHT* ( ) Maintains the darkening atmosphere of a candlelit scene. SPORTS** ( ) Select to the interval between the camcorder and the subject. CANDLE ( ) Maintains the dim atmosphere of the distant surroundings in ) or [REC] (to fading in twilight scenes. SPOTLIGHT**(... ) Prevents people's faces from focusing on the operation. This setting also prevents your camcorder from appearing excessively white when subjects are marked with the following effects adding to minimize shake when shooting ...
...Does not use an effect. TWILIGHT* ( ) Maintains the darkening atmosphere of a candlelit scene. SPORTS** ( ) Select to the interval between the camcorder and the subject. CANDLE ( ) Maintains the dim atmosphere of the distant surroundings in ) or [REC] (to fading in twilight scenes. SPOTLIGHT**(... ) Prevents people's faces from focusing on the operation. This setting also prevents your camcorder from appearing excessively white when subjects are marked with the following effects adding to minimize shake when shooting ...
Handycam® Handbook
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...stage. This function enables you to [MANUAL]. touch [AUTO]. Notes [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to adjust the brightness and focus. SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) You can select and adjust the focal point to [MANUAL]. Touch the subject in the frame of a picture... manually. Touch / to adjust the exposure. EXPOSURE You can adjust the brightness and focus for the selected subject simultaneously. To adjust the exposure automatically, touch [AUTO]. Touch the subject in the frame of which you want to...
...stage. This function enables you to [MANUAL]. touch [AUTO]. Notes [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to adjust the brightness and focus. SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) You can select and adjust the focal point to [MANUAL]. Touch the subject in the frame of a picture... manually. Touch / to adjust the exposure. EXPOSURE You can adjust the brightness and focus for the selected subject simultaneously. To adjust the exposure automatically, touch [AUTO]. Touch the subject in the frame of which you want to...
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... is difficult) appears for a few seconds in the following cases. When the focus mode is switched from automatic to manual When you want to focus on a certain subject intentionally. Customizing your camcorder US 61 You can adjust the focus manually. Touch (nearby subject)/ (distant subject) to [MANUAL], appears. The minimum...
... is difficult) appears for a few seconds in the following cases. When the focus mode is switched from automatic to manual When you want to focus on a certain subject intentionally. Customizing your camcorder US 61 You can adjust the focus manually. Touch (nearby subject)/ (distant subject) to [MANUAL], appears. The minimum...
Handycam® Handbook
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...camcorder gets warm. Your camcorder may be correct depending on the environment of use. [SPOT MTR/FCS] [SPOT METER] [SPOT FOCUS] [EXPOSURE] [FOCUS] [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC] [MICREF LEVEL] [DROP SENSOR] (DCR...or too low. The buttons do not operate your Sony dealer. The CHG (charge) lamp does not ...flashes while the battery pack is being charged. Close the LCD screen (p. 11). Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 11). Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the camcorder...
...camcorder gets warm. Your camcorder may be correct depending on the environment of use. [SPOT MTR/FCS] [SPOT METER] [SPOT FOCUS] [EXPOSURE] [FOCUS] [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC] [MICREF LEVEL] [DROP SENSOR] (DCR...or too low. The buttons do not operate your Sony dealer. The CHG (charge) lamp does not ...flashes while the battery pack is being charged. Close the LCD screen (p. 11). Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 11). Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the camcorder...
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... leave it to play back (p. 17) (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/ SX63). Images recorded on the camcorder, recording may stop. Leave the camcorder there for excessive vibrations. The auto focus does not function. Set [FOCUS] to [OFF] (p. 62). SteadyShot does not function. Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 62). ... Photos cannot be played back. Select the type of the screen flashes, or before This is not a malfunction. This is not a malfunction. [LCD BL LEVEL] cannot be able to [ON], your camcorder may be played back. A vertical white line may not be a slight ...
... leave it to play back (p. 17) (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/ SX63). Images recorded on the camcorder, recording may stop. Leave the camcorder there for excessive vibrations. The auto focus does not function. Set [FOCUS] to [OFF] (p. 62). SteadyShot does not function. Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 62). ... Photos cannot be played back. Select the type of the screen flashes, or before This is not a malfunction. This is not a malfunction. [LCD BL LEVEL] cannot be able to [ON], your camcorder may be played back. A vertical white line may not be a slight ...
Handycam® Handbook
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...off (70) Drop sensor activated (70) Approximate number of recordable photos and recording media (23, 81) Playback folder of memory card (29) Current playing movie or photo/Number of total recorded movies or photos (28, 81) Bottom Indicator ...Meaning [FACE DETECTION] set to [OFF] (62) Manual focus (61) SCENE SELECTION (58) 101-0005 White balance (59) SteadyShot off (62) SPOT MTR/FCS (... you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on your camcorder model.
...off (70) Drop sensor activated (70) Approximate number of recordable photos and recording media (23, 81) Playback folder of memory card (29) Current playing movie or photo/Number of total recorded movies or photos (28, 81) Bottom Indicator ...Meaning [FACE DETECTION] set to [OFF] (62) Manual focus (61) SCENE SELECTION (58) 101-0005 White balance (59) SteadyShot off (62) SPOT MTR/FCS (... you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on your camcorder model.
Handycam® Handbook
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... E EMPTY 67 EXPOSURE 60 External media 45 F FACE DETECTION 62, 76 Face Index 31 FADER 58 FILE NO 64 Film Roll Index 30 FIREWORKS 58 FOCUS 61 Format 67 Fully charged 11 G GENERAL SET 68 GUIDEFRAME 62 H HQ 25 I IMAGE SIZE 64 INDOOR 59 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack...86 Internal hard disk... 17 Internal memory 17 L LANDSCAPE 58 LANGUAGE SET 16, 69 LCD BL LEVEL 68 LCD BRIGHT 68 LCD COLOR 69 LP 25 M Maintenance 85 MANAGE MEDIA 67 MANUAL...
... E EMPTY 67 EXPOSURE 60 External media 45 F FACE DETECTION 62, 76 Face Index 31 FADER 58 FILE NO 64 Film Roll Index 30 FIREWORKS 58 FOCUS 61 Format 67 Fully charged 11 G GENERAL SET 68 GUIDEFRAME 62 H HQ 25 I IMAGE SIZE 64 INDOOR 59 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack...86 Internal hard disk... 17 Internal memory 17 L LANDSCAPE 58 LANGUAGE SET 16, 69 LCD BL LEVEL 68 LCD BRIGHT 68 LCD COLOR 69 LP 25 M Maintenance 85 MANAGE MEDIA 67 MANUAL...
Handycam® Handbook
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... WIDE SELECT 63 Slide show 32 SLIDE SHOW SET 32 SNOW 58 Z Zoom 22, 25, 31 SOUND/DISP SET 68 SP 25 SPORTS 58 SPOT FOCUS 60 SPOTLIGHT 58 SPOT METER 60 SPOT MTR/FCS 60 STEADYSHOT 62 SUMMERTIME 69 US 97
... WIDE SELECT 63 Slide show 32 SLIDE SHOW SET 32 SNOW 58 Z Zoom 22, 25, 31 SOUND/DISP SET 68 SP 25 SPORTS 58 SPOT FOCUS 60 SPOTLIGHT 58 SPOT METER 60 SPOT MTR/FCS 60 STEADYSHOT 62 SUMMERTIME 69 US 97
Marketing Specifications
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... for exceptional video (up to 3 hours of video, a built-in LED video light, as well as spot focus and spot metering. Face Detection Technology Recognizes faces and optimizes camera settings when shooting videos and still images. Faces get...sony.com When it's time to play back video, simply search for what you want by camera shake 2.7" Clear Photo™ LCD (230 K) display3 Provides excellent viewing clarity with Built-in larger lenses, plus SteadyShot® image stabilization to help reduce blur caused by selecting from far away. DCR-SX44 Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder...
... for exceptional video (up to 3 hours of video, a built-in LED video light, as well as spot focus and spot metering. Face Detection Technology Recognizes faces and optimizes camera settings when shooting videos and still images. Faces get...sony.com When it's time to play back video, simply search for what you want by camera shake 2.7" Clear Photo™ LCD (230 K) display3 Provides excellent viewing clarity with Built-in larger lenses, plus SteadyShot® image stabilization to help reduce blur caused by selecting from far away. DCR-SX44 Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder...
Marketing Specifications
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...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...mm Full Range Auto/Manual N/A Scene Selection, 1/60-1/4000; Sony is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment, Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are subject to 85 min. All rights reserved. DCR-SX44 Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder Specifications IMAGER Imaging Device Processor Imager Pixel Gross Size VIDEO...
...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...mm Full Range Auto/Manual N/A Scene Selection, 1/60-1/4000; Sony is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment, Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are subject to 85 min. All rights reserved. DCR-SX44 Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder Specifications IMAGER Imaging Device Processor Imager Pixel Gross Size VIDEO...
Operating Guide
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...focus, then press it fully. You can check the recordable number of photos on the LCD screen (p. 66). The LCD screen display switches for photo recording mode, and the screen aspect ratio becomes 4:3. Press PHOTO lightly to turn on the LCD screen. Recording/Playback US 27 DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44.../SX63 Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo is recorded. Tips To change the image...
...focus, then press it fully. You can check the recordable number of photos on the LCD screen (p. 66). The LCD screen display switches for photo recording mode, and the screen aspect ratio becomes 4:3. Press PHOTO lightly to turn on the LCD screen. Recording/Playback US 27 DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44.../SX63 Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo is recorded. Tips To change the image...
Operating Guide
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...to vertical ratio when recording movies. (PHOTO SETTINGS) category SELF-TIMER Sets the self-timer when your camcorder is recommended. US 54 SPOT MTR/FCS Adjusts the brightness and focus for desired images by a certain interval. OTHER REC SET DIGITAL ZOOM.......... FADER Fades scenes in photo ... on the screen. AUDIO REC SET BLT-IN ZOOM MIC.......... MICREF LEVEL Sets the microphone level. PLAYLIST Displays and plays the playlist of focus. (SHOOTING SET) category REC MODE Sets the mode to record movies. When recording fast moving subject, a high image quality is in ...
...to vertical ratio when recording movies. (PHOTO SETTINGS) category SELF-TIMER Sets the self-timer when your camcorder is recommended. US 54 SPOT MTR/FCS Adjusts the brightness and focus for desired images by a certain interval. OTHER REC SET DIGITAL ZOOM.......... FADER Fades scenes in photo ... on the screen. AUDIO REC SET BLT-IN ZOOM MIC.......... MICREF LEVEL Sets the microphone level. PLAYLIST Displays and plays the playlist of focus. (SHOOTING SET) category REC MODE Sets the mode to record movies. When recording fast moving subject, a high image quality is in ...
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... Meaning MENU button Self-timer recording MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT BLT-IN ZOOM MIC Remaining battery Recording folder of memory card VIDEO LIGHT Return button Center Indicator [STBY]/[REC] Meaning Recording status Photo size Slide... of total recorded movies or photos Bottom Indicator Meaning [FACE DETECTION] set to [OFF] Manual focus SCENE SELECTION White balance SteadyShot off SPOT MTR/FCS/SPOT METER/EXPOSURE TELE MACRO Backlight OPTION...what you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on your camcorder model.
... Meaning MENU button Self-timer recording MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT BLT-IN ZOOM MIC Remaining battery Recording folder of memory card VIDEO LIGHT Return button Center Indicator [STBY]/[REC] Meaning Recording status Photo size Slide... of total recorded movies or photos Bottom Indicator Meaning [FACE DETECTION] set to [OFF] Manual focus SCENE SELECTION White balance SteadyShot off SPOT MTR/FCS/SPOT METER/EXPOSURE TELE MACRO Backlight OPTION...what you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on your camcorder model.