4-170-094-12(1) Table of contents DCR-SR68/SR88/SX43/ SX44/SX63 8 Getting started 11 Recording/Playback 20 Making good use of your camcorder 36 Saving images with an external device 45 Customizing your camcorder 53 Additional information 71 Quick reference 92 Digital Video Camera Recorder “Handycam” Handbook 2010 Sony Corporation
Read 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” under the current recording or playback conditions. The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use.
Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the country/region. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to copyright laws.
About images, illustrations, and screen displays of this manual The example images used in this manual for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from images and screen indicators that actually appear on your camcorder. And, the illustrations of your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for understandability.
Operation flow Getting started (p. 11) Prepare the power source and memory card. Recording movies and photos (p. 20) Recording movies 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 in external media p. 45 Saving images with a DVD writer/recorder p.
Advice for successful recording To get good results in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to your body. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is essential that you not move the camcorder. Zooming smoothly Zoom in and out slowly and smoothly. And, use zooming sparingly. Excessive zooming will make movies that may make the viewer feel tired when viewing them.
Useful recording techniques Flowers in close-up Recording in a dimly-lit room Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all its splendor Checking your golf swing PORTRAIT (58) TELE MACRO (61) VIDEO LIGHT (26) SPORTS (58) FIREWORKS (58) SUNRISE&SUNSET (58) Focusing on the child on the left side of the screen SPOT FOCUS (60) SPOT MTR/FCS (60) US
Table of contents Read this first.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Notes on use.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Operation flow.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Making good use of your camcorder 36 38 39 40 41 41 42 43 43 43 Table of contents Deleting movies and photos.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dividing a movie.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Additional information Troubleshooting.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack.. . . .
Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack DCR-SR68/SR88 DC IN jack Battery pack DC plug AC Adaptor Getting started Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) CHG (charge) lamp DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 CHG (charge) lamp Battery pack DC IN jack DC plug AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) US 11
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 2 3 Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).
To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack (). DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Getting started To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections as “Step 1: Charging the battery pack.” Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is not discharged.
Notes on the AC Adaptor US 14 Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while 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.
Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder turns on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. POWER button MODE lamp Getting started 2 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. Touch the button on the LCD screen. 3 To set the date and time again, touch (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] [GENERAL SET] category) [CLOCK SET].
Notes The date and time do not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording (MENU) media, and can be displayed during playback. To display the date and time, touch [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] [DATE/ [Show others] [PLAYBACK SET] (under . TIME] You can turn off the operation beeps by touching (MENU) [Show others] [SOUND/DISP [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] .
Step 3: Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used differs depending on your camcorder. The following icons are displayed on the screen of your camcorder. DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: DCR-SR68/SR88: * Internal memory Memory card * Internal hard disk Memory card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on this recording media. You can perform Getting started recording, playback and editing operations on the selected medium.
Touch [YES] . The recording medium is changed. To check the recording media settings When recording in movie recording mode or photo recording mode, the recording media icon is displayed in the top right corner of the screen. Recording media icon The icon displayed on the LCD screen varies depending on the camcorder you use. Inserting a memory card Notes Set the recording medium to [MEMORY CARD] to record movies and/or photos on memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63).
Open the cover, orient the memory card’s notched corner as shown in the illustration, and insert into the memory card slot until it clicks. Close the cover after inserting the memory card. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Access lamp Access lamp Getting started Note direction of notched corner. Note direction of notched corner. The [Create a new Image Database File.] screen may appear if you insert a new memory card. In that case, touch [YES].
Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded on the following recording media. DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on changing the recording media (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). To open the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to open. DCR-SR68/SR88 Tips When you finish recording or when you play back images, close the lens cover. 1 Fasten the grip belt.
DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder turns on. Recording/Playback To turn on 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.
Recording movies Press START/STOP to start recording. You can start recording also by touching in the bottom left of the LCD screen. DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 DCR-SR68/SR88 START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can stop recording also by touching in the bottom left of LCD screen.
The following states will be indicated if data is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished. 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 The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing Tips When a face is detected, a white frame appears and the image quality around the face is optimized automatically ([FACE DETECTION], p. 62).
Press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp. The LCD screen display switches for photo recording mode, and the screen aspect ratio becomes 4:3. Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. You can record photos also by touching DCR-SR68/SR88 on the LCD screen. DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Flashes Lights up When Tips See page 81 on the recordable number of photos. (MENU) [Show others] [ IMAGE SIZE] (under To change the image size, touch .
Useful functions for recording movies and photos Zooming You can magnify images up to 60 times the original size with the power zoom lever. You can magnify images also with the / on the LCD screen. Tips You can set [ DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 63) if you want to zoom to a greater level. Selecting the recording mode You can select a recording mode to record movies from 3 levels. The recording time of the media may change, depending on the recording mode. In the default setting, [ REC MODE] is set to [SP].
Tips You can select the [REC MODE] for each recording media separately (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects Using the VIDEO LIGHT You can use the VIDEO LIGHT according to the recording conditions. It is recommended that you use the VIDEO LIGHT at a distance of about 30 cm to 150 cm (11 7/8 in. to 59 1/8 in.) from the subject. To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, press (backlight) to display . To cancel the back light function, press (backlight) again.
Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the following recording media are played. DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on changing the recording media (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). 1 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder turns on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press (VIEW IMAGES).
Displays the screen to select the index type ([DATE INDEX]/[ FILM ROLL]/ [ FACE]) (p. 30, 30, 31). / : Displays movies recorded on the previous/next date.* / : Displays the previous/next movie. Returns to the recording screen. * is displayed when is touched. You can scroll the display by touching and dragging or . appears with the movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded. If you touch the movie or photo with , you can continue playback from the previous time.
Viewing photos Your camcorder displays the selected photo. Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen Tips When viewing photos recorded on a memory card, To start/stop slide show Next OPTION (playback folder) appears on the screen.
Useful functions for playing movies and photos Searching for desired images by date (Date Index) You can search for desired images by date efficiently. Notes You cannot use the Date Index function for photos on the memory card. Press (VIEW IMAGES). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears. Touch [DATE INDEX]. Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen Tips You can also display Date Index by touching (MENU) [Show others] [VIEW [PLAYBACK] category) IMAGES] (under [DATE INDEX].
Tips You can also display the Film Roll Index by (MENU) [Show others] touching [PLAYBACK] [VIEW IMAGES] (under category) [ FILM ROLL]. Searching for desired scene by face (Face Index) The face images detected during movie recording are displayed on the INDEX screen. You can play back the movie from the selected face image. Press (VIEW IMAGES). Touch [ FACE].
Touch the screen at the point you want to display in the center of the displayed frame. The point where you touched on the screen is moved to the center of the display frame. Adjust the magnification with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto). To cancel, touch . Playing back a series of photos (Slide show) Touch screen. on the photo playback The slide show begins from the selected photo. To stop the slide show Touch . To restart the slide show Touch again.
Playing images on a TV Connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or VCR using the A/V connecting cable or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO . Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connecting to another device via the A/V Remote Connector using an A/V connecting cable.
Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable (, supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (, sold separately). Connect your camcorder to the input jack of the TV. Play back movies and photos on your camcorder (p. 27). To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Touch (MENU) [Show others] [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL .
Tips (MENU) [Show To check information (counter, etc.) on the screen of the monitor, touch [GENERAL SET] category) [DISP OUTPUT] others] [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under .
Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos You can free media space by deleting movies and photos from recording media. Notes You cannot restore images once they are deleted. Save important movies and photos in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting the images. It may damage the recording media. Do not eject memory card while deleting images from the memory card. You cannot delete protected movies and photos.
Touch / to select the recording date of the desired movies/photos, then . touch Touch the image down on the LCD screen to to confirm the image. Touch return to the previous screen. Touch [YES] .
Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect) Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by mistake. Tips You can protect movies and photos on the OPTION MENU. playback screen from 1 Touch (MENU) [Show others] [PROTECT] (under [EDIT] category). To protect all the movies and photos recorded on the same day at one time Note You cannot select [ PRT. by date] for the recorded data on the memory card. In step 2, touch [ PROTECT] [ PRT. by date].
Dividing a movie 1 Touch (MENU) [Show others] [ DIVIDE] (under [EDIT] category). 2 3 Touch the movie to be divided. The selected movie starts playback. Touch at the point where you want to divide the movie into scenes. dividing movies on the memory card. A slight difference may occur from the point and the actual dividing where you touch point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments.
Capturing a photo from a movie 1 Touch (MENU) [Show others] [PHOTO CAPTURE] (under [EDIT] category). 2 3 The [PHOTO CAPTURE] screen appears. Touch the movie to be captured. The selected movie starts playback. Touch at the point where you want to capture. The movie pauses. Play and pause . toggles as you press Adjust the capturing point with more precision after you selected the point with . Returns to the beginning of the selected movie 4 Touch US 40 .
Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/ SX44/SX63) Dubbing movies You can dub movies recorded on the internal recording media of your camcorder to memory card. Insert memory card into your camcorder before the operation. Tips The original movie will not be deleted after dubbing. All included images in a Playlist will be dubbed. The images recorded by this camcorder and stored onto the recording media are called “original.
Touch the type of copying. Touch [YES] . [COPY by select]: To copy selected photos [COPY by date]: To copy all photos of a specified date Select the photo to be copied. [COPY by select]: Touch the photo to be copied, and mark with . You can select multiple photos. Tips To check the dubbed movies after dubbing is finished, select [MEMORY CARD] on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] and play them back (p. 17).
Using the Playlist of movies The Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of the movies that you have selected. The original movies are not changed even if you edit or erase the movies added to the Playlist. Creating the Playlist (MENU) [Show Touch others] [PLAYLIST EDIT] (under [EDIT] category). Touch [ ADD]. Touch the movie to be added to the Playlist. Touch / to select the recording date of the desired movie, then touch .
Touch the movie you want to play back. Select the movie to be moved. The Playlist is played back from the selected movie to the end, then the screen returns to the Playlist screen. The selected movie is marked with . To erase unnecessary movies from the Playlist Touch (MENU) [Show others] [PLAYLIST EDIT] (under [EDIT] category). Touch [ ERASE]. To erase all the movies from the Playlist, touch [ ERASE ALL] [YES] . [YES] Select the movie to be erased from the list. Touch .
Saving images with an external device Saving images in external media (DIRECT COPY) You can save movies and photos on external media (USB storage device), such as an external hard disk drive. You can also play back images on the camcorder or another playback device. Tips You can also import images recorded on external media using the supplied software “PMB.” Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).
DCR-SX43: Movies and photos that have not yet been saved on to external media can be saved. 6 This screen will appear only when there are newly recorded images. After the operation is completed, touch on the camcorder screen. Notes The number of scenes you can save on the external media are as follows. Movies: 9,999 Photos: 9,999 frames × 899 folders The number of scenes may be smaller depending on the type of images recorded. Touch [Play without copying.] in step 5 above.
Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder Notes The Date Index of photos cannot be displayed. If your camcorder does not recognize the external media, try the following operations. Reconnect the USB Adaptor Cable to your camcorder If the external media has the AC power cable, connect it to the wall outlet (wall socket) To finish the external media connection Touch on the VISUAL INDEX screen of the external media. Disconnect the USB Adaptor Cable.
Insert an unused disc into the DVD writer, and close the disc tray. The [DISC BURN] screen appears on the camcorder screen. Press writer. (DISC BURN) on the DVD Movies recorded on the internal recording media that have not been saved on any discs will be recorded onto the disc (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/ SX63). Movies that have not been saved on any discs will be recorded onto the disc (DCR-SX43). Repeat steps 3 and 4 when the total memory size of movies to be burnt exceeds that of the disc.
Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 13). Turn on your camcorder, and connect the DVD writer to the (USB) jack of your camcorder with the USB cable of the DVD writer. You can play back movies on the TV screen by connecting the camcorder to a TV (p. 33). Insert a created disc into the DVD writer. The movies on the disc appear as VISUAL INDEX on the camcorder screen.
Turn on your camcorder, and connect a DVD writer, etc. to the (USB) jack of your camcorder with the USB cable (supplied). Record movies on the connected device. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected. After the operation is completed, touch [END] [YES] on the camcorder screen. Disconnect the USB cable. Creating a disc with a recorder, etc. The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcorder screen.
(left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable. If you connect the S VIDEO plug only, you will hear no sound. The yellow plug (video) connection is not necessary. Insert the recording media in the recording device. If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode. Connect your camcorder to the recording device (a disc recorder, etc.
US 52 To record the date/time or camera settings data, (MENU) [Show others] touch [PLAYBACK] [PLAYBACK SET] (under category) [DATA CODE] a desired . In setting (MENU) [Show addition, touch others] [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [DISP OUTPUT] [V-OUT/PANEL] . When the screen size of display devices (TV, (MENU) [Show etc.) is 4:3, touch others] [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [TV TYPE] .
Customizing your camcorder Using menus Using the menus, you can perform useful functions and change various settings. If you make good use of menu operations, you can enjoy using your camcorder. The camcorder has various menu items under each of eight menu categories. MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) p. 58 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) p. 62 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos) p. 64 PLAYBACK (Items for playback) p. 65 EDIT (Items for editing) p.
Notes You may not be able to set some menu items, depending on the recording or playback conditions. Grayed out menu items or settings are not available. Tips Depending on the menu items being changed, your camcorder switches between playback mode and recording mode (movie/photo). Using MY MENU You can use the menu items more easily by registering the menu items you use most often on MY MENU. You can register 6 menu items on each MY MENU of the MOVIE, PHOTO, and PLAYBACK.
Using the OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you right-click is displayed at bottom-right of the screen, you can use the mouse on a computer. When , and the menu items you can change in the context the OPTION MENU. You touch appear. Menu item Tab Touch (OPTION). Touch the desired tab the item to change the setting. . After completing the setting, touch Notes Grayed out menu items or settings are not available.
Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category SCENE SELECTION FADER WHITE BAL.
(GENERAL SET) category SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME 28, 68 BEEP 68 LCD BRIGHT 68 LCD BL LEVEL 68 LCD COLOR 69 DISPLAY SET 69 OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE 33 DISP OUTPUT 69 CLOCK/ LANG CLOCK SET AREA SET DST SET/SUMMERTIME LANGUAGE SET POWER SETTINGS A.
MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) ( ) Brings out the subject such as people or flowers while creating a soft background. See “Using menus” (p. 53) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . SPOTLIGHT**( ) SCENE SELECTION Prevents people’s faces from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by strong light. You can record images effectively in various situations.
WHITE FADER INDOOR () Fades in/out with the white effect. Out The white balance is appropriately adjusted for the following recording conditions: Indoors At party scenes or studios where the lighting conditions change quickly Under video lamps in a studio, or under sodium lamps or incandescent-like color lamps In BLACK FADER Fades in/out with the black effect. Out In ONE PUSH ( To cancel the fader before starting the operation, touch [OFF].
from inside the house, or vice versa, you need to redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure to readjust the white balance. SPOT MTR/FCS (Spot meter/ focus) You can adjust the brightness and focus for the selected subject simultaneously. This function enables you to use [SPOT METER] (p. 60) and [SPOT FOCUS] (p. 60) at the same time. Touch the subject in the frame of which you want to adjust the brightness and focus. To adjust the brightness and focus automatically, touch [AUTO].
FOCUS You can adjust the focus manually. You can select this function also when you want to focus on a certain subject intentionally. TELE MACRO This is useful to shoot small subjects, such as flowers or insects. You can blur out backgrounds and the subject stands out clearer. OFF Cancels TELE MACRO. (TELE MACRO is also canceled when you move the zoom lever to the W side.) Touch (nearby subject)/ (distant subject) to adjust the focus. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO].
SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) See “Using menus” (p. 53) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . REC MODE (Recording mode) See page 25. GUIDEFRAME OFF ( AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto Slow Shutter) When recording in dark places, the shutter speed is automatically reduced to 1/30 second. OFF The Auto Slow Shutter function is not used. You can display the frame and check that the subject is horizontal or vertical. The frame is not recorded.
recorded in Face Index. To play back from the Face Index, see page 31. AUDIO REC SET BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (Built-in zoom microphone) You can record a movie with vivid sound appropriate to the zoom position. OFF The microphone does not record sound following zooming in or out. The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. The zooming zone appears when you select the zooming level. OFF Up to 60× zoom is performed optically.
PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos) See “Using menus” (p. 53) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . SELF-TIMER Press PHOTO to start the count down. A photo is recorded after about 10 seconds. OFF Cancels the self-timer. ON ( ) Starts the self-timer recording. To cancel the recording, touch [RESET]. IMAGE SIZE You can select a photo size to be shot. VGA(0.3M) ( ) Records photos in the 4:3 aspect ratio (640 × 480). 0.
PLAYBACK (Items for playback) See “Using menus” (p. 53) on the operation. DATE/TIME VISUAL INDEX See page 27. VIEW IMAGES DATE INDEX See page 30. Date Time CAMERA DATA Movie FILM ROLL See page 30. FACE See page 31. PLAYLIST See page 43. Photo PLAYBACK SET DATA CODE OFF Data code is not displayed. DATE/TIME Displays the date and time.
EDIT OTHERS (Items for editing) (Items for other settings) See “Using menus” (p. 53) on the operation. See “Using menus” (p. 53) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . DELETE See page 36. PROTECT See page 38. DIVIDE USB CONNECT See page 49. BATTERY INFO You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the battery. See page 39. PHOTO CAPTURE See page 40. MOVIE DUB (DCR-SR68/SR88/ SX44/SX63) See page 41. PHOTO COPY (DCR-SR68/ SR88/SX44/SX63) See page 42.
MANAGE MEDIA (Items for recording media) See “Using menus” (p. 53) on the operation. MEDIA SETTINGS (DCR-SR68/ SR88/SX44/SX63) See page 17. MEDIA INFO You can check the remaining recordable time for each recording mode of the recording media for movies and the approximate free and used media space of the recording media. To turn off the display Touch . Notes Since there is a management file area, the used space is not displayed as 0 % even if you perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 67).
GENERAL SET (Other setup items) Confirm the actual time required to delete data on the LCD screen. If you stop performing [EMPTY] while [Executing…] appears, be sure to complete the operation by performing [MEDIA FORMAT] or [EMPTY] when you use the camcorder next time. REPAIR IMG.DB F. See page 75, 77. See “Using menus” (p. 53) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME You can adjust the volume of playback / .
to the camcorder body, the setting becomes [NORMAL] automatically. Tips This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way. DISP OUTPUT (Display output) You can set where the screen displays are to be output. LCD PANEL Shows displays such as the time code on the LCD screen. LCD COLOR You can adjust the color of the LCD screen / . by touching Tips This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way.
POWER SETTINGS ON The demonstration appears. A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off ) OFF You can set your camcorder to turn off automatically when you do not operate your camcorder for more than about 5 minutes. The demonstration does not appear. 5min The camcorder turns off automatically. NEVER The camcorder does not turn off automatically. Notes When you connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket), [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to [NEVER].
Additional information Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, follow the steps below. Check the list (p. 71 to 79), and inspect your camcorder. Disconnect the power source, attach the power source again after about 1 minute, and turn the camcorder on. Press RESET (p. 93, 94) using a pointed object, and turn the camcorder on. If you press RESET, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
[SPOT MTR/FCS] METER] [SPOT FOCUS] [EXPOSURE] [FOCUS] [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC] [MICREF LEVEL] [DROP SENSOR] (DCR-SR68/SR88) Backlight The following menu items return to the default settings when you switch between movie recording and photo recording and playback modes. [ FADER] [TELE MACRO] [ SELF-TIMER] [SPOT Your camcorder gets warm. The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.
The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all. Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION]) (p. 89). The buttons on the touch panel quickly disappear. Set [DISPLAY SET] to [ON] (p. 69). Dots in lines appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded. Memory card Operations using the memory card cannot be performed. If you use the memory card formatted on a computer, format it again on your camcorder (p. 67).
The camcorder stops operating. The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low. Turn off your camcorder and take it to a warm place. Leave the camcorder there for a while, then turn on the camcorder. If you keep applying vibration on the camcorder, recording may stop.
the access lamp is turned off after recording. This may damage your image data and is displayed. A movie cannot be divided. is indicated on an image on the VISUAL INDEX screen. The image data base file may be damaged. Check the data base file by touching (MENU) [Show others] [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the recording medium (DCRSR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). If it still appears, delete the image with (p. 36). No sound or only a quiet sound is heard during playback.
Connecting to a Computer “PMB” cannot be installed. Check the computer environment or installation procedure required to install “PMB.” “PMB” does not work correctly. Quit “PMB” and restart your computer. The camcorder is not recognized by the computer. Disconnect devices from the USB jack of the computer other than the keyboard, mouse, and your camcorder.
(Battery level warning) Slow flashing The battery pack is nearly used up. Depending on the operating environment or battery conditions, may flash, even if there are about 20 minutes remaining. (Warning indicator pertaining to battery pack temperature) The battery pack temperature is high. Change the battery pack or place it in a cool place. (High temperature warning) Slow flashing The temperature of your camcorder is getting higher.
Tips You may hear a melody when some warning indicators appear on the screen. Description of warning messages If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions. Inconsistencies found in Image Database File. Do you want to repair the Image Database File? The Image Database File is damaged. Do you want to repair the Image Database File? Recording media Internal memory format error. HDD format error.
Still picture folder is full. Cannot record still pictures. You cannot create folders exceeding 999MSDCF. You cannot create or delete created folders using your camcorder. Format the memory card (p. 67), or delete folders using your computer. This memory card may not be able to record or play movies. Use a memory card recommended for your camcorder (p. 18). This memory card may not be able to record or play images correctly. Use a memory card recommended for your camcorder (p. 18).
Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos Playing time Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack Recording time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack.
a higher bit-rate, and this reduces the overall recording time.
VGA(0.3M) 16GB 32GB The indicated number of recordable photos on a memory card is based on the maximum image size of your camcorder. The actual number of recordable photos is displayed on the LCD screen during recording (p. 92). The maximum number of recordable photos on a memory card may vary depending on the recording conditions. Tips You can also use memory card with a capacity of under 512 MB for recording photos.
Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. On TV color systems Your camcorder is an NTSC-system-based camcorder. If you want to view the playback image on a TV, it must be an NTSCsystem-based TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack.
Setting to the local time You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under camcorder abroad. Touch [GENERAL SET] category) [AREA SET] and [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] (p. 69).
Maintenance and precautions About the memory card When using memory card with memory card compliant device inserting memory card into memory card adaptor, make sure the memory card is inserted facing in the correct direction. Note that improper use may cause a malfunction.
This product cannot record or play data that uses “MagicGate” technology. “MagicGate” is a copyright protection technology that records and transfers the contents in an encrypted format. This product is compatible with “Memory Stick Micro” media (“M2”). “M2” is the abbreviation for the “Memory Stick Micro” media. Notes on using the “Memory Stick Micro” media US 86 To use “Memory Stick Micro” media with your camcorder, you need a Duo-sized M2 adaptor.
To use the battery pack effectively Battery pack performance decreases when the ambient temperature is 10 C (50 °F) or below, and the length of time you can use the battery pack becomes shorter. In that case, do one of the following to use the battery pack for a longer time. Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up, and install it on your camcorder right before you start taking shots. Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FV70/ NP-FV100 (sold separately).
Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor). For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions. Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example, from rain or sea water. If your camcorder gets wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further.
To clean the LCD screen If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, it is recommended that you use a soft cloth to clean it. When you use the LCD Cleaning Kit (sold separately), do not apply the cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen. Use cleaning paper moistened with the liquid. On handling the casing On adjustment of the touch panel (CALIBRATION) The buttons on the touch panel may not work correctly. If this happens, follow the procedure below.
How to charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it with the LCD screen closed for more than 24 hours. Note on disposal/transfer (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) Even if you perform [ DELETE ALL], [ DELETE ALL] or [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 67) or formatting the media of the camcorder, you may not delete data from the media completely. When you transfer the camcorder, it is recommended that you perform [EMPTY] (p.
Notes on the License ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER, COLORADO 80206.
Quick reference Screen indicators Upper left Center Upper right Indicator Meaning FADER (58) Drop sensor off (70) 9999 9999 9999 Bottom Upper left Indicator Meaning 100/112 MENU button (53) Self-timer recording (64) MICREF LEVEL low (63) WIDE SELECT (63) Bottom Indicator BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (63) 60 min Remaining battery Recording folder of memory card VIDEO LIGHT (26) Meaning Recording status (22) Photo size (64) Slide show set (32) Warning (76) Playback mode (28) US 92 Backlight
Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. DCR-SR68/SR88 LCD screen/Touch panel (26, 53) If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. This is convenient during playback operations.
DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 DCR-SR68/SR88 (VIEW IMAGES) button (27) (DISC BURN) button (see Operating Guide) POWER button (15) RESET button Press RESET using a pointed object. Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock setting. (Backlight) button (26) MODE button (21) (movie)/ (photo) lamp (21) LIGHT button (26) Press to light up the LIGHT.
DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Power zoom lever (25, 31) PHOTO button (24) Battery pack (11) CHG (charge) lamp (11) START/STOP button (22) Grip belt (20) DC IN jack (11) Memory card slot (18) BATT (battery) release lever (13) A/V Remote Connector (33) Quick reference Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod (sold separately) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)).
Index Symbols 16:9................................................34 4:3..................................................34 A A.SHUT OFF...............................70 A/V connecting cable...........33, 50 Abroad..........................................83 Altitude...........................................4 AREA SET....................................69 AUDIO REC SET........................63 AUTO SLW SHUTTR................62 B F FACE DETECTION..............62, 76 Face Index.........................
PLAYBACK..................................65 Playback........................................27 PLAYBACK SET..........................65 Playlist...........................................43 PLAYLIST EDIT..........................66 PORTRAIT...................................58 Power on.......................................15 POWER ON BY LCD.................70 POWER SETTINGS...................70 Precautions...................................85 PROTECT....................................
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