Handycam® Handbook
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... blue, or green in each local language are normal results of your camcorder for the first time, formatting the memory card with this first Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are recorded without any way. See page 18 for illustrating the operating ...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 manufactured using your camcorder to make sure that is grayed out ...
... blue, or green in each local language are normal results of your camcorder for the first time, formatting the memory card with this first Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are recorded without any way. See page 18 for illustrating the operating ...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 manufactured using your camcorder to make sure that is grayed out ...
Handycam® Handbook
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...recorder, etc. (p. 47). In this camcorder. SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) [YES] [YES] . Conversely, images recorded on other devices. Also, you repeat recording/deleting images for a long time, fragmentation of the camcorder...) the desired medium (DCR- It is recommended that you do so, your camcorder may not be able to record or play back images, perform [...of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camcorder. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder using genuine Sony ...
...recorder, etc. (p. 47). In this camcorder. SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) [YES] [YES] . Conversely, images recorded on other devices. Also, you repeat recording/deleting images for a long time, fragmentation of the camcorder...) the desired medium (DCR- It is recommended that you do so, your camcorder may not be able to record or play back images, perform [...of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camcorder. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder using genuine Sony ...
Handycam® Handbook
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... p. 22 Changing the recording mode (p. 25) Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO, p. 67) Shooting photos p. 23 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 27 Playing images on a TV p. 33 Saving images Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving movies and photos... media p. 45 Saving images with a DVD writer/recorder p. 47 Deleting movies and photos (p. 36) If you delete the image data that has been saved on your computer or a disc, you can record new images on the free media space again. Operation flow Getting...
... p. 22 Changing the recording mode (p. 25) Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO, p. 67) Shooting photos p. 23 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 27 Playing images on a TV p. 33 Saving images Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving movies and photos... media p. 45 Saving images with a DVD writer/recorder p. 47 Deleting movies and photos (p. 36) If you delete the image data that has been saved on your computer or a disc, you can record new images on the free media space again. Operation flow Getting...
Handycam® Handbook
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... your body. Excessive zooming will make movies that you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to the microphone than the recorded person. Evoking a feeling of voices, since the recording person is essential that may make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in dim light, such as you can continue...
... your body. Excessive zooming will make movies that you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to the microphone than the recorded person. Evoking a feeling of voices, since the recording person is essential that may make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in dim light, such as you can continue...
Handycam® Handbook
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Additional information Troubleshooting 71 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 76 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos 80 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 80 Expected recording time of movies 81 Expected number of recordable photos 81 Using your camcorder abroad 83 Maintenance and precautions 85 About the "Memory Stick" media 85 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 86 About handling of your camcorder 87 Quick reference Screen indicators 92 Parts and controls 93 Index 96 US 10
Additional information Troubleshooting 71 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 76 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos 80 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 80 Expected recording time of movies 81 Expected number of recordable photos 81 Using your camcorder abroad 83 Maintenance and precautions 85 About the "Memory Stick" media 85 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 86 About handling of your camcorder 87 Quick reference Screen indicators 92 Parts and controls 93 Index 96 US 10
Handycam® Handbook
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You can be used differs depending on your camcorder. Selecting the recording media for movies (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MOVIE MEDIA SET]. DCR-SX43: DCR-SX44/SX63: DCR-SR68/SR88: Memory card * Internal memory * Internal hard disk Memory card Memory card * In the default setting, both movies and...
You can be used differs depending on your camcorder. Selecting the recording media for movies (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MOVIE MEDIA SET]. DCR-SX43: DCR-SX44/SX63: DCR-SR68/SR88: Memory card * Internal memory * Internal hard disk Memory card Memory card * In the default setting, both movies and...
Handycam® Handbook
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... indicators again, touch anywhere on the screen except the rec & zoom buttons on your camcorder during this time. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can start recording also by touching in the bottom left of LCD screen. The icons...
... indicators again, touch anywhere on the screen except the rec & zoom buttons on your camcorder during this time. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can start recording also by touching in the bottom left of LCD screen. The icons...
Handycam® Handbook
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... changing the recording media (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). US 23 Recording/Playback The following recording media. However, you can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). During this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing ...
... changing the recording media (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). US 23 Recording/Playback The following recording media. However, you can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). During this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing ...
Handycam® Handbook
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...power zoom lever. If you want to a greater level. US 25 The recording time of movies may change the zoom speed with the / button on the LCD screen. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is set to the T (Telephoto) side.... Be sure to record longer movies, select the LP mode. Touch . Notes Movies are recorded with the / on the LCD screen. ...
...power zoom lever. If you want to a greater level. US 25 The recording time of movies may change the zoom speed with the / button on the LCD screen. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is set to the T (Telephoto) side.... Be sure to record longer movies, select the LP mode. Touch . Notes Movies are recorded with the / on the LCD screen. ...
Handycam® Handbook
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... operation. MEDIA INFO You can check the remaining recordable time for each recording mode of the recording media for recording media) See "Using menus" (p. 53) on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 17) is recommended that you to recover recordable free space. To turn off the display Touch... data onto the internal recording media of the camcorder. When the internal recording media is lit or flashing while formatting memory card.). Touch [YES] [YES] . Change the medium setting if necessary (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). MEDIA SETTINGS (DCR-SR68/ SR88/SX44/SX63) See page 17...
... operation. MEDIA INFO You can check the remaining recordable time for each recording mode of the recording media for recording media) See "Using menus" (p. 53) on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 17) is recommended that you to recover recordable free space. To turn off the display Touch... data onto the internal recording media of the camcorder. When the internal recording media is lit or flashing while formatting memory card.). Touch [YES] [YES] . Change the medium setting if necessary (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). MEDIA SETTINGS (DCR-SR68/ SR88/SX44/SX63) See page 17...
Handycam® Handbook
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...). Your camcorder is less than the expected recording time of the recording media. Depending on the recording conditions, the time available for movies is recording the image you use the memory card formatted on a computer, format it to turn on your camcorder. Dots in a cool place. The temperature of your camcorder (p. 86). The actual recording time for recording may be...
...). Your camcorder is less than the expected recording time of the recording media. Depending on the recording conditions, the time available for movies is recording the image you use the memory card formatted on a computer, format it to turn on your camcorder. Dots in a cool place. The temperature of your camcorder (p. 86). The actual recording time for recording may be...
Handycam® Handbook
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US 80 Playing time Approximate time available when you use your camcorder in low temperatures. The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder. DCR-SR68/SR88 Battery pack NP-FV30 (supplied) NP-FV50 NP-FV70 NP-FV100 (unit: minute) 135 255 525 1045 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Battery pack NP-FV30 (supplied) NP-FV50...
US 80 Playing time Approximate time available when you use your camcorder in low temperatures. The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder. DCR-SR68/SR88 Battery pack NP-FV30 (supplied) NP-FV50 NP-FV70 NP-FV100 (unit: minute) 135 255 525 1045 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Battery pack NP-FV30 (supplied) NP-FV50...
Handycam® Handbook
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... camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Expected recording time of movies Internal hard disk DCR-SR68 Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] DCR-SR88 Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] Internal memory DCR-SX44 Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] DCR-SX63 Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] (unit: minute) Recording time 1220 1750 3660 (unit: minute) Recording time 1830...
... camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Expected recording time of movies Internal hard disk DCR-SR68 Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] DCR-SR88 Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] Internal memory DCR-SX44 Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] DCR-SX63 Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] (unit: minute) Recording time 1220 1750 3660 (unit: minute) Recording time 1830...
Handycam® Handbook
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... pack is not used for 2 or 3 times the expected recording time, and make trial recordings before you can use the battery pack becomes shorter. The camcorder may be indicated correctly. Use the remaining battery time indication as under [GENERAL SET] category) ...camcorder may malfunction. To use the battery pack effectively Battery pack performance decreases when the ambient temperature is not water resistant. About battery life Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. Note, however, that indicates low battery flashes...
... pack is not used for 2 or 3 times the expected recording time, and make trial recordings before you can use the battery pack becomes shorter. The camcorder may be indicated correctly. Use the remaining battery time indication as under [GENERAL SET] category) ...camcorder may malfunction. To use the battery pack effectively Battery pack performance decreases when the ambient temperature is not water resistant. About battery life Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. Note, however, that indicates low battery flashes...
Handycam® Handbook
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... 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... 76 Volume 28, 68 W Wall outlet (wall socket 11 Warning messages 78 WHITE BAL 59 SELF-TIMER 64 WHITE FADER 59 Setting the date and time...........15 Wide angle 25 Quick reference SHOOTING SET 62 WIDE SELECT 63 Slide show 32 SLIDE SHOW SET 32 SNOW 58 Z Zoom 22, 25, 31...
... 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... 76 Volume 28, 68 W Wall outlet (wall socket 11 Warning messages 78 WHITE BAL 59 SELF-TIMER 64 WHITE FADER 59 Setting the date and time...........15 Wide angle 25 Quick reference SHOOTING SET 62 WIDE SELECT 63 Slide show 32 SLIDE SHOW SET 32 SNOW 58 Z Zoom 22, 25, 31...
Operating Guide
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... p. 25 Changing the recording mode Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO) Shooting photos p. 26 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 28 Playing images on a TV p. 31 Saving images Saving movies and photos with a computer p. 36 Saving movies and photos in external media ...
... p. 25 Changing the recording mode Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO) Shooting photos p. 26 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 28 Playing images on a TV p. 31 Saving images Saving movies and photos with a computer p. 36 Saving movies and photos in external media ...
Operating Guide
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... Touch the desired recording media. The recording medium is changed. DCR-SX43: DCR-SX44/SX63: DCR-SR68/SR88: Memory card * Internal memory * Internal hard disk Memory card Memory card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on your camcorder. The [MOVIE ... [MOVIE MEDIA SET]. Step 3: Preparing the recording media The recording media that can perform recording, playback and editing operations on this recording media. The following icons are recorded on the selected medium. Tips See page 64 for the recordable time of your camcorder.
... Touch the desired recording media. The recording medium is changed. DCR-SX43: DCR-SX44/SX63: DCR-SR68/SR88: Memory card * Internal memory * Internal hard disk Memory card Memory card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on your camcorder. The [MOVIE ... [MOVIE MEDIA SET]. Step 3: Preparing the recording media The recording media that can perform recording, playback and editing operations on this recording media. The following icons are recorded on the selected medium. Tips See page 64 for the recordable time of your camcorder.
Operating Guide
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... you turn on the LCD. US 25 Recording/Playback Recording movies Press START/STOP to start recording. You can start recording after turning on your camcorder during this time. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can start recording also by touching in the...
... you turn on the LCD. US 25 Recording/Playback Recording movies Press START/STOP to start recording. You can start recording after turning on your camcorder during this time. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can start recording also by touching in the...
Operating Guide
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... or flashing The media icon in the upper right of your camcorder can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). During this case, set [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON], and record images using the outer frame displayed on the screen as [DATA CODE] during recording. The following recording media. DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR...
... or flashing The media icon in the upper right of your camcorder can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). During this case, set [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON], and record images using the outer frame displayed on the screen as [DATA CODE] during recording. The following recording media. DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR...
Operating Guide
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...) DCR-SX63: Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] Recording time 55 80 175 Recording time 235 340 715 Example of expected recording time of movies in the internal recording media (in low temperatures, or depending on the recording and subject conditions, [ REC MODE]. Recording condition: Recording mode [SP]. Typical recording time shows the time when you use your camcorder. US 64 Expected recording time of movies in a memory...
...) DCR-SX63: Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] Recording time 55 80 175 Recording time 235 340 715 Example of expected recording time of movies in the internal recording media (in low temperatures, or depending on the recording and subject conditions, [ REC MODE]. Recording condition: Recording mode [SP]. Typical recording time shows the time when you use your camcorder. US 64 Expected recording time of movies in a memory...