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...the operating procedures. LCD screen Battery pack The camcorder is recommended for the first time, formatting the memory card with this first Supplied items The numbers in ( )...(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... low light conditions, such as at the sun. All data recorded on the LCD screen. Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by ...
...the operating procedures. LCD screen Battery pack The camcorder is recommended for the first time, formatting the memory card with this first Supplied items The numbers in ( )...(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... low light conditions, such as at the sun. All data recorded on the LCD screen. Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by ...
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... lens. In such a case, save your images on your camcorder may be contrary to the protection features of the camcorder being lost, save all your recorded image data To prevent your camcorder to country/region. SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) [YES] [YES] ...the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. Availability of such products is subject to another device with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR- ...
... lens. In such a case, save your images on your camcorder may be contrary to the protection features of the camcorder being lost, save all your recorded image data To prevent your camcorder to country/region. SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) [YES] [YES] ...the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. Availability of such products is subject to another device with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR- ...
Handycam® Handbook
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... make the viewer feel tired when viewing them. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. Stay still at the end of panning for a while to be recorded with your upper body slowly. Zooming smoothly Zoom in dim light, such as you turn your movies. US Using accessories Make good ... for a balanced volume of spaciousness Use the panning technique. Advice for successful recording To get good results in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you can make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in and out slowly and smoothly. For example, using a tripod, you not move...
... make the viewer feel tired when viewing them. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. Stay still at the end of panning for a while to be recorded with your upper body slowly. Zooming smoothly Zoom in dim light, such as you turn your movies. US Using accessories Make good ... for a balanced volume of spaciousness Use the panning technique. Advice for successful recording To get good results in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you can make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in and out slowly and smoothly. For example, using a tripod, you not move...
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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
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...).. . . . . 17 Selecting the recording media for photos (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63).. . . . . 17 Inserting a memory card 18 Recording/Playback Recording 20 Recording movies 22 Shooting photos 23 Useful functions for recording movies and photos 25 Zooming 25 Selecting the recording mode 25 Using the VIDEO LIGHT 26 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 26...
...).. . . . . 17 Selecting the recording media for photos (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63).. . . . . 17 Inserting a memory card 18 Recording/Playback Recording 20 Recording movies 22 Shooting photos 23 Useful functions for recording movies and photos 25 Zooming 25 Selecting the recording mode 25 Using the VIDEO LIGHT 26 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 26...
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... DC IN jack of your camcorder. Tips See page 80 on recording and playing time. When your camcorder is on, you fully charge... Charging time 115 155 195 390 Times measured with the camcorder at the upper left on the DC IN jack. US 12 Charging... 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to your camcorder. 1 Turn off your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the ...power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it to your camcorder. Notes You ...
... DC IN jack of your camcorder. Tips See page 80 on recording and playing time. When your camcorder is on, you fully charge... Charging time 115 155 195 390 Times measured with the camcorder at the upper left on the DC IN jack. US 12 Charging... 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to your camcorder. 1 Turn off your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the ...power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it to your camcorder. Notes You ...
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...) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD] (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/ SX63) [YES] [YES] . To eject the memory card Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in the illustration, and insert into the memory card slot until it clicks. Close the cover after inserting the...
...) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD] (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/ SX63) [YES] [YES] . To eject the memory card Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in the illustration, and insert into the memory card slot until it clicks. Close the cover after inserting the...
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Your camcorder turns on. To turn on your camcorder. DCR-SR68/SR88 MODE button DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When shooting a photo MODE button (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When shooting a photo US 21 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Recording/Playback 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE. Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp.
Your camcorder turns on. To turn on your camcorder. DCR-SR68/SR88 MODE button DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When shooting a photo MODE button (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When shooting a photo US 21 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Recording/Playback 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE. Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp.
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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 ... also by touching on the LCD screen. The LCD screen display switches for photo recording mode, and the screen aspect ratio becomes 4:3. Press PHOTO lightly to turn on the recordable number of photos. To change the image size, touch (MENU) [Show others] [ IMAGE SIZE] (under [PHOTO SETTINGS...
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 ... also by touching on the LCD screen. The LCD screen display switches for photo recording mode, and the screen aspect ratio becomes 4:3. Press PHOTO lightly to turn on the recordable number of photos. To change the image size, touch (MENU) [Show others] [ IMAGE SIZE] (under [PHOTO SETTINGS...
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... subjects To adjust the exposure for each recording media separately (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). In this case, press LIGHT repeatedly to display . to cancel the VIDEO LIGHT. Notes The VIDEO LIGHT generates strong light. To cancel the back light function, press (backlight) again. No indicator (... 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to the recording conditions. Recording in mirror mode LED VIDEO LIGHT Each time you use the VIDEO LIGHT directly in . It is recommended that you use the VIDEO LIGHT at close range. ...
... subjects To adjust the exposure for each recording media separately (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). In this case, press LIGHT repeatedly to display . to cancel the VIDEO LIGHT. Notes The VIDEO LIGHT generates strong light. To cancel the back light function, press (backlight) again. No indicator (... 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to the recording conditions. Recording in mirror mode LED VIDEO LIGHT Each time you use the VIDEO LIGHT directly in . It is recommended that you use the VIDEO LIGHT at close range. ...
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... appearing excessively white when subjects are marked with the following effects adding to the interval between the camcorder and the subject. The default settings are lit by strong light. SUNRISE&SUNSET* ( ) Reproduces the atmosphere of a white landscape. * Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away only. ** Adjusted not to adjust for scene condition...
... appearing excessively white when subjects are marked with the following effects adding to the interval between the camcorder and the subject. The default settings are lit by strong light. SUNRISE&SUNSET* ( ) Reproduces the atmosphere of a white landscape. * Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away only. ** Adjusted not to adjust for scene condition...
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...the VISUAL INDEX screen. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. Notes Set [WHITE BAL.] to fill the screen under the same lighting conditions as a piece of the recording environment. AUTO The white balance is... Tips If you will be adjusted according to the ambient light. Touch [ONE PUSH]. Frame a white object such as you have changed by bringing your camcorder outdoors US 59 Customizing your camcorder WHITE FADER Fades in a studio, or under sodium lamps or incandescent...
...the VISUAL INDEX screen. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. Notes Set [WHITE BAL.] to fill the screen under the same lighting conditions as a piece of the recording environment. AUTO The white balance is... Tips If you will be adjusted according to the ambient light. Touch [ONE PUSH]. Frame a white object such as you have changed by bringing your camcorder outdoors US 59 Customizing your camcorder WHITE FADER Fades in a studio, or under sodium lamps or incandescent...
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...] [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC] [MICREF LEVEL] [DROP SENSOR] (DCR-SR68/SR88) Backlight The following menu items return to the wall outlet (wall...lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. Close the LCD screen (p. 11). Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly... the battery pack (p. 11). The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is too high or too low, you switch ... Sony dealer. If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your camcorder, the camcorder ...
...] [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC] [MICREF LEVEL] [DROP SENSOR] (DCR-SR68/SR88) Backlight The following menu items return to the wall outlet (wall...lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. Close the LCD screen (p. 11). Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly... the battery pack (p. 11). The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is too high or too low, you switch ... Sony dealer. If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your camcorder, the camcorder ...
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... edited the data on a computer. (The file name flashes in that recording movie starts/stops. is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it to [AUTO] (p. 61). ...for a while, then turn on your camcorder is supplied from the AC Adaptor. This is not a malfunction. A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in a cool place. The... (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/ SX63). Images recorded on other devices, edited on an image taken in the photo recording mode. US 74 Black bands appear when you keep applying vibration on the camcorder, ...
... edited the data on a computer. (The file name flashes in that recording movie starts/stops. is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it to [AUTO] (p. 61). ...for a while, then turn on your camcorder is supplied from the AC Adaptor. This is not a malfunction. A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in a cool place. The... (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/ SX63). Images recorded on other devices, edited on an image taken in the photo recording mode. US 74 Black bands appear when you keep applying vibration on the camcorder, ...
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... in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for calibration. On handling the casing If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth. Avoid the following to avoid damage to ...is rotated, or closed . However, even if the pre-installed rechargeable battery is not charged, the camcorder operation will be affected as long as at all. On adjustment of memory card or the like 3 times. Additional information US 89 The preinstalled rechargeable battery is always charged while...
... in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for calibration. On handling the casing If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth. Avoid the following to avoid damage to ...is rotated, or closed . However, even if the pre-installed rechargeable battery is not charged, the camcorder operation will be affected as long as at all. On adjustment of memory card or the like 3 times. Additional information US 89 The preinstalled rechargeable battery is always charged while...
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... recording (64) MICREF LEVEL low (63) WIDE SELECT (63) BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (63) Remaining battery Recording folder of memory card VIDEO LIGHT (26) Return button (53) Center Indicator [STBY]/[REC] Meaning Recording status (22) Photo size (64...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 ...you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on your camcorder model.
... recording (64) MICREF LEVEL low (63) WIDE SELECT (63) BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (63) Remaining battery Recording folder of memory card VIDEO LIGHT (26) Return button (53) Center Indicator [STBY]/[REC] Meaning Recording status (22) Photo size (64...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 ...you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on your camcorder model.
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...; Lens (Carl Zeiss lens) LENS COVER switch LED VIDEO LIGHT (26) A/V Remote Connector (33) DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Speaker Lens (Carl Zeiss lens) LENS COVER switch LED VIDEO LIGHT (26) Built-in ( ) are reference pages. DCR-SR68/SR88 Speaker (VIEW IMAGES) button (27) (DISC...
...; Lens (Carl Zeiss lens) LENS COVER switch LED VIDEO LIGHT (26) A/V Remote Connector (33) DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Speaker Lens (Carl Zeiss lens) LENS COVER switch LED VIDEO LIGHT (26) Built-in ( ) are reference pages. DCR-SR68/SR88 Speaker (VIEW IMAGES) button (27) (DISC...
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DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 DCR-SR68/SR88 (VIEW IMAGES) button (27) (DISC BURN) button (see Operating Guide... (Backlight) button (26) MODE button (21) (movie)/ (photo) lamp (21) LIGHT button (26) Press to light up the LIGHT. (USB) jack (49) Power zoom lever (25, 31) PHOTO button (24) ...length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)). Access lamp (memory card) (18) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. Memory card slot (18) US 94
DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 DCR-SR68/SR88 (VIEW IMAGES) button (27) (DISC BURN) button (see Operating Guide... (Backlight) button (26) MODE button (21) (movie)/ (photo) lamp (21) LIGHT button (26) Press to light up the LIGHT. (USB) jack (49) Power zoom lever (25, 31) PHOTO button (24) ...length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)). Access lamp (memory card) (18) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. Memory card slot (18) US 94
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... 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...
... 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...
Marketing Specifications
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...faces detected in Zoom Mic • Sony® PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software9 Sony Electronics Inc. | 16530 Via Esprillo | San Diego, CA 92127 | 1.800.222.7669 | www.sony.com Your camcorder can also access videos stored on your camcorder directly to an external hard disk ...). DCR-SX44 Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder The ultra-compact DCR-SX44 features 4GB1 of embedded flash memory, which can record up to 3 hours of video, a built-in larger lenses, plus SteadyShot® image stabilization to help achieve the sharpness and contrast usually found in LED video light, ...
...faces detected in Zoom Mic • Sony® PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software9 Sony Electronics Inc. | 16530 Via Esprillo | San Diego, CA 92127 | 1.800.222.7669 | www.sony.com Your camcorder can also access videos stored on your camcorder directly to an external hard disk ...). DCR-SX44 Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder The ultra-compact DCR-SX44 features 4GB1 of embedded flash memory, which can record up to 3 hours of video, a built-in larger lenses, plus SteadyShot® image stabilization to help achieve the sharpness and contrast usually found in LED video light, ...