Sony SR68E manuals
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Handycam Handbook DCR-SR58E/SR68E/SR78E/ SR88E/SX33E/SX34E/SX43E/ SX44E/SX53E/SX63E 2 Read this firstSupplied itemsThe numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. Software (1) Using the camcorder Menu items, LCD panel, and lens About changing the language setting RecordingBlack points White, red, blue or green points 3 Note on playbackSave all your recorded image data Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories If you cannot record/play back images, perform [MEDIA FORMAT] Carl Zeiss lens Notes on optional accessories About images, illustrations, and screen displays of this manual Confirm the model name of your camcorder 4 Notes on useOn the drop sensor (DCR-SR58E/SR68E/ SR78E/SR88E) 6 Operation flow7 Advice for successful recording To get good results in recording Stabilizing your camcorder Zooming smoothly Evoking a feeling of spaciousness Accentuating movies with narration Using accessories 9 Table of contents12 Step 1: Charging the battery pack16 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time18 Step 3: Preparing the recording mediaSelecting the recording media for movies (DCR-SR58E/SR68E/SR78E/SR88E/ SX34E/SX44E/SX53E/SX63E) Selecting the recording media for photos (DCR-SR58E/SR68E/SR78E/SR88E/ SX34E/SX44E/SX53E/SX63E) Getting started Touch the desired recording media. Touch [YES] .The recording medium is changed. To check the recording media settings 19 Inserting a memory cardTypes of memory card that can be used with your camcorder Size of memory cards that can be used with your camcorder 20 To eject the memory cardOpen the cover and lightly push the memory card in once. DCR-SR58E/SR68E/SR78E/SR88E DCR-SX33E/SX34E/SX43E/SX44E/SX53E/ SX63ENote direction of notched corner. Access lamp Note direction of notched corner. Access lamp Recording/Playback 21 RecordingTo open the lens cover Fasten the grip belt. 22 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.23 Recording moviesPress START/STOP to start recording. Data code during recording 24 Shooting photos 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder 25 Press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp. Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. 26 Useful functions for recording movies and ZoomingMove the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. Selecting the recording mode Touch (MENU) [Show others] [ REC MODE] (under [SHOOTING SET] category). Touch a desired setting. Touch .High quality recording Long time recording Wider range of view (Wide angle) Close view (Telephoto) 27 Using the VIDEO LIGHTNo indicator (Off) (Auto) (On) ... Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects Recording in mirror mode 28 Playback Recording/Playback Previous 29 Playing moviesYour camcorder starts playing the selected movie. To adjust the sound volume of moviesWhile playing back movies, touch adjust with / .Volume adjustment To stop To fast-reverse Next OPTION To fast-forward To pause/play 30 Viewing photosYour camcorder displays the selected photo. 31 Useful functions for playing movies and 34 Playing images on a TVSet the input selector of the TV to the input your camcorder will be connected to. 35 Play back movies and photos on your camcorder (p. 28).To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) When connecting to your TV via a VCR When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin adaptor (EUROCONNECTOR)Making good use of your camcorder Making good use of your camcorder 37 Deleting movies and You can free media space by deleting movies and photos from recording media. Touch (MENU) [Show others] [DELETE] (under To delete movies, touch [ DELETE] [ DELETE]. Touch and display the mark on the movies or photos to be deleted. Touch [YES] .To delete all movies/photos at one timeIn step 2, touch [ DELETE] [DELETE ALL] [YES] [YES] . To delete all the movies/photos recorded on the same day at one time In step 2, touch [ DELETE] [DELETE by date]. 39 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect)Touch (MENU) [Show others] [PROTECT] (under To protect movies, touch [PROTECT] [ PROTECT]. Touch the movies and photos to be protected. Touch [YES] .To undo the protection of movies and photos To protect all the movies and photos recorded on the same day at one time To undo the protection of movies and photos recorded on the same day at one time 40 Dividing a movieMaking good use of your camcorder 41 Capturing a photo from a movie (DCR- SR58E/SR68E/SR78E/ SR88E/SX34E/SX43E/ SX44E/SX53E/SX63E)Touch (MENU) [Show others] [PHOTO CAPTURE] (under [EDIT] category).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 . Touch .When capturing is finished, the screen returns to pause. Touch .Adjust the capturing point with more precision after you selected the point with . Returns to the beginning of the selected movie 42 Dubbing movies Touch (MENU) [Show others] [MOVIE DUB] (under [EDIT] category). Touch the type of dubbing. Select the movie to be dubbed. 43 Copying photos44 Using the Playlist of moviesCreating the Playlist Playing the Playlist Saving images with an external device 46 Saving images in external media (DIRECT COPY)48 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder54 Using menus57 Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category (SHOOTING SET) category (PHOTO SETTINGS) category (PLAYBACK) category (EDIT) category (OTHERS) category (MANAGE MEDIA) category 58 (GENERAL SET) category59 MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition)SCENE SELECTION FADERWHITE FADER BLACK FADER To cancel the fader before starting the operation, touch [OFF]. 60 WHITE BAL. (White balance)You can adjust the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment. AUTO OUTDOOR ( ) INDOOR () ONE PUSH ( ) 61 SPOT MTR/FCS (Spot meter/ focus)SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) SPOT FOCUS EXPOSURE 62 FOCUSTELE MACRO 63 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting)REC MODE (Recording mode) GUIDEFRAME STEADYSHOT AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto Slow Shutter) FACE DETECTION 64 AUDIO REC SET BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (Built-in zoom microphone) MICREF LEVEL (Microphone reference level) OTHER REC SET 65 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos)SELF-TIMER IMAGE SIZE FILE NO. (File number) 66 PLAYBACK (Items for playback)VISUAL INDEX VIEW IMAGES DATE INDEX FILM ROLL FACE PLAYLIST PLAYBACK SET DATA CODE DATE/TIME CAMERA DATA 67 EDIT OTHERS (Items for other settings) 68 MANAGE MEDIA (Items for recording media)MEDIA SETTINGS (DCR-SR58E/ SR68E/SR78E/SR88E/SX34E/ SX44E/SX53E/SX63E) MEDIA INFO MEDIA FORMAT REPAIR IMG.DB F. 69 GENERAL SET (Other setup items)SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME BEEP LCD BRIGHT LCD BL LEVEL (LCD backlight level) LCD COLOR DISPLAY SET 70 OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE DISP OUTPUT (Display output) CLOCK/ LANG CLOCK SET AREA SET SUMMERTIME LANGUAGE SET 71 POWER SETTINGS A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off) POWER ON BY LCD OTHER SETTINGS DEMO MODE CALIBRATION DROP SENSOR (DCR-SR58E/SR68E/ SR78E/SR88E) Additional information 72 TroubleshootingOverall operationsThe power does not turn on. The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on. The menu settings have changed automatically. Your camcorder gets warm. 73 Batteries/power sources The power abruptly turns off. The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged. The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time. The battery pack is quickly discharged. LCD screenMenu items are grayed out. The buttons do not appear on the touch panel. 74 Memory cardRecording 75 Playback76 Playing back images stored on memory card on other devicesEditing movies/photos on your camcorder Dubbing/Connecting to other devices 77 Connecting to a ComputerExamples of functions that cannot be used simultaneously Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators78 (Battery level warning) (Warning indicator pertaining to battery pack temperature) (High temperature warning) (Low temperature warning) (Warning indicator pertaining to memory card) (Warning indicators pertaining to memory card formatting) (Warning indicator pertaining to incompatible memory card) (Warning indicator pertaining to the write-protect of the memory card) (Warning indicator pertaining to camera-shake warning) (Warning indicator pertaining to drop sensor) 79 Description of warning messages81 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photosExpected time of recording and playback with each battery packRecording timeApproximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack. DCR-SR58E/SR68E/SR78E/SR88E DCR-SX33E/SX34E/SX43E/SX44E/ SX53E/SX63E Playing timeApproximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack. DCR-SR58E/SR68E/SR78E/SR88E DCR-SX33E/SX34E/SX43E/SX44E/ SX53E/SX63E 82 Expected recording time of moviesInternal hard disk DCR-SR58E/SR68E DCR-SR78E/SR88E Internal memory DCR-SX34E/SX44E DCR-SX53E/SX63E Memory card Expected number of recordable photosInternal recording media (DCR-SR58E/ SR68E/SR78E/SR88E/SX34E/SX44E/ SX53E/SX63E)You can record the maximum 9,999 photos. Memory card 84 Using your camcorder abroad86 Maintenance and precautionsAbout the memory cardOn the memory card adaptor On image data compatibility About the Memory Stick media Notes on using the Memory Stick Micro media 87 About the InfoLITHIUM battery packWhat is an InfoLITHIUM battery pack? To charge the battery pack To use the battery pack effectively About the remaining battery time indicator About storage of the battery pack About battery life 88 About handling of your camcorderQuick reference 93 Screen indicatorsUpper left Center Upper right Bottom 94 Parts and controlsFigures in ( ) are reference pages. 97 Index
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