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4-170-095-12(1) DCR-SR58E/SR68E/SR78E/ SR88E/SX33E/SX34E/SX43E/ SX44E/SX53E/SX63E Digital Video Camera Recorder "Handycam" Handbook Table of contents 9 Getting started 12 Recording/Playback 21 Making good use of your 37 camcorder Saving images with an 46 external device Customizing your 54 camcorder Additional information 72 Quick reference 93 2010 Sony Corporation
4-170-095-12(1) DCR-SR58E/SR68E/SR78E/ SR88E/SX33E/SX34E/SX43E/ SX44E/SX53E/SX63E Digital Video Camera Recorder "Handycam" Handbook Table of contents 9 Getting started 12 Recording/Playback 21 Making good use of your 37 camcorder Saving images with an 46 external device Customizing your 54 camcorder Additional information 72 Quick reference 93 2010 Sony Corporation
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..., such as at the sun. About changing the language setting The on the memory card will be deleted when it is manufactured using your camcorder" (p. 88). All data recorded on -screen displays in any way. See page 19 for the memory card you use with your... the memory card with this first Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are used for long periods of the manufacturing process and do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not affect the recording in each local language are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord...
..., such as at the sun. About changing the language setting The on the memory card will be deleted when it is manufactured using your camcorder" (p. 88). All data recorded on -screen displays in any way. See page 19 for the memory card you use with your... the memory card with this first Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are used for long periods of the manufacturing process and do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not affect the recording in each local language are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord...
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.../SR78E/SR88E/SX34E/SX44E/SX53E/ SX63E) [YES] [YES] . If you do so, your camcorder may result in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Images cannot be able to record or play correctly on this case, an indicator appears on optional ...to a computer or accessories Do not try to format the recording media of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. Availability of light from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Pushing the plug forcibly into the lens. The number value indicates ...
.../SR78E/SR88E/SX34E/SX44E/SX53E/ SX63E) [YES] [YES] . If you do so, your camcorder may result in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Images cannot be able to record or play correctly on this case, an indicator appears on optional ...to a computer or accessories Do not try to format the recording media of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. Availability of light from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Pushing the plug forcibly into the lens. The number value indicates ...
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...SR58E/SR68E/ SR78E/SR88E) To protect the internal hard disk from images and screen indicators that actually appear on the bottom of your camcorder. The main differences in specification of this series are captured using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do any of the following, otherwise... may be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. Eject the memory card when the access lamp (p. 20) is activated by dropping, the camcorder has a drop sensor function (p. 71). When a drop occurs, or under a non-gravity condition, the block noise made when this function is lit...
...SR58E/SR68E/ SR78E/SR88E) To protect the internal hard disk from images and screen indicators that actually appear on the bottom of your camcorder. The main differences in specification of this series are captured using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do any of the following, otherwise... may be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. Eject the memory card when the access lamp (p. 20) is activated by dropping, the camcorder has a drop sensor function (p. 71). When a drop occurs, or under a non-gravity condition, the block noise made when this function is lit...
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Note on using the camcorder at high altitudes (DCR-SR58E/SR68E/SR78E/ SR88E) Do not turn on the camcorder in a low-pressure area, where the altitude is more than 5,000 meters (16,000 feet). Doing so may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder. GB
Note on using the camcorder at high altitudes (DCR-SR58E/SR68E/SR78E/ SR88E) Do not turn on the camcorder in a low-pressure area, where the altitude is more than 5,000 meters (16,000 feet). Doing so may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder. GB
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...; p. 23 Changing the recording mode (p. 26) Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO, p. 68) Shooting photos p. 24 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 28 Playing images on a TV p. 34 Saving images Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving movies and photos in external media p. 46...
...; p. 23 Changing the recording mode (p. 26) Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO, p. 68) Shooting photos p. 24 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 28 Playing images on a TV p. 34 Saving images Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving movies and photos in external media p. 46...
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... effective against camera-shake, however, it is closer to the subject during shooting. By always carrying spare batteries, you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of fireworks, or night views. And, use of panning for a balanced volume of spaciousness Use the panning technique. ...Stay still at the end of camcorder accessories. Narrate the subject, or talk to the microphone than the recorded person. For example, using a tripod, you can continue recording without...
... effective against camera-shake, however, it is closer to the subject during shooting. By always carrying spare batteries, you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of fireworks, or night views. And, use of panning for a balanced volume of spaciousness Use the panning technique. ...Stay still at the end of camcorder accessories. Narrate the subject, or talk to the microphone than the recorded person. For example, using a tripod, you can continue recording without...
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... Selecting the recording mode 26 Using the VIDEO LIGHT 27 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 27 Recording in mirror mode 27 Playback on the camcorder 28 Useful functions for playing movies and photos 31 Searching for desired images by date (Date Index 31 Searching for desired scene by pinpoint (Film...
... Selecting the recording mode 26 Using the VIDEO LIGHT 27 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 27 Recording in mirror mode 27 Playback on the camcorder 28 Useful functions for playing movies and photos 31 Searching for desired images by date (Date Index 31 Searching for desired scene by pinpoint (Film...
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Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 37 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 39 Dividing a movie 40 Capturing a photo from a movie (DCR-SR58E/SR68E/SR78E/SR88E/SX34E/... dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express 48 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express 50 Creating a disc with a recorder, etc 52 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 54 Operating menus 54 Using MY MENU 55 Using the OPTION MENU 56 Menu lists 57 MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene...
Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 37 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 39 Dividing a movie 40 Capturing a photo from a movie (DCR-SR58E/SR68E/SR78E/SR88E/SX34E/... dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express 48 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express 50 Creating a disc with a recorder, etc 52 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 54 Operating menus 54 Using MY MENU 55 Using the OPTION MENU 56 Menu lists 57 MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene...
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Table of contents Additional information Troubleshooting 72 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 77 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos 81 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 81 Expected recording time of movies 82 Expected number of recordable photos 82 Using your camcorder abroad 84 Maintenance and precautions 86 About the memory card 86 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 87 About handling of your camcorder 88 Quick reference Screen indicators 93 Parts and controls 94 Index 97 GB 11
Table of contents Additional information Troubleshooting 72 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 77 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos 81 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 81 Expected recording time of movies 82 Expected number of recordable photos 82 Using your camcorder abroad 84 Maintenance and precautions 86 About the memory card 86 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 87 About handling of your camcorder 88 Quick reference Screen indicators 93 Parts and controls 94 Index 97 GB 11
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...C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the mark on the DC plug with the camcorder at the upper left on the DC IN jack. Battery pack NP-FV30 (supplied) NP-FV50 NP....) required when you can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect...
...C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the mark on the DC plug with the camcorder at the upper left on the DC IN jack. Battery pack NP-FV30 (supplied) NP-FV50 NP....) required when you can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect...
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...You can charge the battery pack in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is low. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 71). Remove the battery pack from your...sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 16), the access lamp (p. 20) are turned off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder and put it in a cool place. In the default setting, the power turns off . The CHG (...
...You can charge the battery pack in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is low. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 71). Remove the battery pack from your...sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 16), the access lamp (p. 20) are turned off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder and put it in a cool place. In the default setting, the power turns off . The CHG (...
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GB 15 Getting started Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor.
GB 15 Getting started Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor.
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... with / , then touch [NEXT]. Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is not on your camcorder. Your camcorder turns on. To turn on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch...
... with / , then touch [NEXT]. Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is not on your camcorder. Your camcorder turns on. To turn on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch...
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...under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] [DATE/ TIME] . You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 71) is set to show messages in a specified language. To turn off the operation ...is turned Tips You can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on -screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder by touching (MENU) [Show others] [SOUND/DISP SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [ LANGUAGE SET] ...
...under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] [DATE/ TIME] . You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 71) is set to show messages in a specified language. To turn off the operation ...is turned Tips You can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on -screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder by touching (MENU) [Show others] [SOUND/DISP SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [ LANGUAGE SET] ...
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You can be used differs depending on your camcorder. The [MOVIE MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. Touch [YES] . The recording medium is changed. Selecting the recording ...(MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. The following icons are recorded on the screen of your camcorder. DCR-SX33E/SX43E: Memory card DCR-SX34E/SX44E/SX53E/SX63E: * Internal memory Memory card DCR-SR58E/SR68E/SR78E/SR88E: * Internal hard disk Memory card * In...
You can be used differs depending on your camcorder. The [MOVIE MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. Touch [YES] . The recording medium is changed. Selecting the recording ...(MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. The following icons are recorded on the screen of your camcorder. DCR-SX33E/SX43E: Memory card DCR-SX34E/SX44E/SX53E/SX63E: * Internal memory Memory card DCR-SR58E/SR68E/SR78E/SR88E: * Internal hard disk Memory card * In...
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... Touch the desired recording media. Touch [YES] . The recording medium is not compatible with all recorded contents will be used with your camcorder. In this manual, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are called SD memory cards. Notes ...devices are called "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards and SDXC memory cards are compatible with this camcorder by USB cable. Check that can be played back or imported on non-exFAT*-compatible computers, AV components, etc., connected to record ...
... Touch the desired recording media. Touch [YES] . The recording medium is not compatible with all recorded contents will be used with your camcorder. In this manual, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are called SD memory cards. Notes ...devices are called "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards and SDXC memory cards are compatible with this camcorder by USB cable. Check that can be played back or imported on non-exFAT*-compatible computers, AV components, etc., connected to record ...
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DCR-SR58E/SR68E/SR78E/SR88E MODE button DCR-SX33E/SX34E/SX43E/SX44E/SX53E/SX63E (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When shooting a photo MODE button (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When shooting a photo GB 22 DCR-SX33E/SX34E/SX43E/SX44E/SX53E/SX63E 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 16). You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE. Your camcorder turns on. To turn on your camcorder. Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp.
DCR-SR58E/SR68E/SR78E/SR88E MODE button DCR-SX33E/SX34E/SX43E/SX44E/SX53E/SX63E (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When shooting a photo MODE button (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When shooting a photo GB 22 DCR-SX33E/SX34E/SX43E/SX44E/SX53E/SX63E 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 16). You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE. Your camcorder turns on. To turn on your camcorder. Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp.
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... Notes If you turn on the LCD. Rec & zoom buttons on LCD about 3 seconds, then disappear after turning on your camcorder during this time. DCR-SR58E/SR68E/ DCR-SX33E/SX34E/SX43E/ SR78E/SR88E SX44E/SX53E/SX63E START/STOP button Recording/Playback [STBY] [REC...movie file is created automatically. It will be displayed for about 3sec after you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of the LCD screen. To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on...
... Notes If you turn on the LCD. Rec & zoom buttons on LCD about 3 seconds, then disappear after turning on your camcorder during this time. DCR-SR58E/SR68E/ DCR-SX33E/SX34E/SX43E/ SR78E/SR88E SX44E/SX53E/SX63E START/STOP button Recording/Playback [STBY] [REC...movie file is created automatically. It will be displayed for about 3sec after you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of the LCD screen. To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on...
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... the recording media after recording has finished. GB 24 The following recording media. In this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 20) is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right.../SX44E/ SX53E/SX63E) (p. 41). See page 81 on the recordable time of the LCD panel, first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to [ON] in the default setting...
... the recording media after recording has finished. GB 24 The following recording media. In this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 20) is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right.../SX44E/ SX53E/SX63E) (p. 41). See page 81 on the recordable time of the LCD panel, first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to [ON] in the default setting...