Sony 4-170-095-11(1)

DCR-SX33E/SX34E/SX43E/SX44E/

SX53E/SX63E

 Power zoom lever (26, 32)

 PHOTO button (25)

 Battery pack (12)

 CHG (charge) lamp (12)

 START/STOP button (23)

 Grip belt (21)

 DC IN jack (12)

 Memory card slot (19)

 BATT (battery) release lever (14)

 A/V Remote Connector (34)

 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.)).

 Access lamp (memory card) (19)

While the lamp is lit or flashing, the

camcorder is reading or writing data.

Contents

Main Handycam Handbook DCR-SR58E/SR68E/SR78E/ SR88E/SX33E/SX34E/SX43E/ SX44E/SX53E/SX63E Recording/Playback Read this first Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. Software (1) Using the camcorder Note on playback Save 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 Notes on use On the drop sensor (DCR-SR58E/SR68E/ SR78E/SR88E) Page Operation flow Advice for successful recording To get good results in recording Stabilizing your camcorder Zooming smoothly Evoking a feeling of spaciousness Page Table of contents Getting started Recording/Playback Making good use of your camcorder Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Additional information Quick reference Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack DCR-SX33E/SX34E/SX43E/SX44E/SX53E/SX63E Page To remove the battery pack To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Charging the battery pack abroad Notes on the battery pack Getting started Notes on the AC Adaptor Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time To turn off the power Changing the language setting Step 3: Preparing the recording media Selecting 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. Inserting a memory card Types of memory card that can be used with your camcorder Types of Memory Stick media that can be used with your camcorder To eject the memory card Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once. DCR-SR58E/SR68E/SR78E/SR88E DCR-SX33E/SX34E/SX43E/SX44E/SX53E/ SX63E Note direction of notched corner. Access lamp Note direction of notched corner. Recording To open the lens cover Fasten the grip belt. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Recording movies Press START/STOP to start recording. Data code during recording Shooting photos 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder Press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp. Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. Useful functions for recording movies and Zooming Move 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). Using the VIDEO LIGHT No indicator (Off) (Auto) (On) ... Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects Recording in mirror mode Playback Recording/Playback Previous Playing movies Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. To adjust the sound volume of movies While playing back movies, touch adjust with / . Volume adjustment To stop To fast-reverse Viewing photos Your camcorder displays the selected photo. Useful functions for playing movies and Searching for desired images by date (Date Index) Searching for desired scene by pinpoint (Film Roll Index) Searching for desired scene by face (Face Index) Using PB zoom with photos Playing back a series of photos (Slide show) Playing images on a TV Set the input selector of the TV to the input your camcorder will be connected to. 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) Page Making good use of your camcorder Making good use of your camcorder 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. Page 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] . Dividing a movie Making good use of your camcorder 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. Dubbing movies Touch (MENU) [Show others] [MOVIE DUB] (under [EDIT] category). Touch the type of dubbing. Select the movie to be dubbed. Copying photos Using the Playlist of movies Creating the Playlist Playing the Playlist Touch the movie you want to play back. To erase unnecessary movies from the Playlist To change the order within the Playlist Saving images with an external device Saving images in external media (DIRECT COPY) After the operation is completed, touch on the camcorder screen. When connecting an external media To save desired movies and photos To play back images in the external media on the camcorder Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder Creating a disc with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express Page To play back a disc on the DVD writer Creating a disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express Page Creating a disc with a recorder, etc. Insert the recording media in the recording device. Page Customizing your camcorder Using menus Operating menus Using MY MENU Using the OPTION MENU Customizing your camcorder Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category (SHOOTING SET) category (PHOTO SETTINGS) category (PLAYBACK) category (GENERAL SET) category MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) SCENE SELECTION FADER WHITE FADER WHITE BAL. (White balance) You can adjust the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment. AUTO OUTDOOR ( ) INDOOR () SPOT MTR/FCS (Spot meter/ focus) SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) SPOT FOCUS EXPOSURE FOCUS TELE MACRO SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) REC MODE (Recording mode) GUIDEFRAME STEADYSHOT AUDIO REC SET BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (Built-in zoom microphone) MICREF LEVEL (Microphone reference level) OTHER REC SET DIGITAL ZOOM PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos) SELF-TIMER IMAGE SIZE FILE NO. (File number) PLAYBACK (Items for playback) VISUAL INDEX VIEW IMAGES DATE INDEX EDIT (Items for editing) OTHERS (Items for other settings) MANAGE MEDIA (Items for recording media) MEDIA SETTINGS (DCR-SR58E/ SR68E/SR78E/SR88E/SX34E/ SX44E/SX53E/SX63E) MEDIA INFO To turn off the display GENERAL SET (Other setup items) SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME BEEP OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE DISP OUTPUT (Display output) CLOCK/ LANG CLOCK SET POWER SETTINGS A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off) POWER ON BY LCD OTHER SETTINGS DEMO MODE Troubleshooting Overall operations The power does not turn on. The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on. The menu settings have changed automatically. 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. Memory card Recording Playback Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices Editing movies/photos on your camcorder Dubbing/Connecting to other devices Connecting to a Computer Examples of functions that cannot be used simultaneously Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators (Battery level warning) (Warning indicator pertaining to battery pack temperature) (High temperature warning) (Low temperature warning) (Warning indicator pertaining to memory card) Description of warning messages Recording media Other Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack Recording time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack. DCR-SR58E/SR68E/SR78E/SR88E Expected recording time of movies Internal hard disk DCR-SR58E/SR68E DCR-SR78E/SR88E Internal memory DCR-SX34E/SX44E DCR-SX53E/SX63E VGA(0.3M) 4GB 23000 8GB 47000 16GB 95000 32GB 185000 Using your camcorder abroad Power supply On TV color systems Setting to the local time World time difference Maintenance and precautions About the Memory Stick media On the Memory Stick Duo media adaptor Notes on using the Memory Stick Micro media On image data compatibility About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack What is an InfoLITHIUM battery pack? To charge the battery pack To use the battery pack effectively About the remaining battery time indicator About handling of your camcorder On use and care When not using your camcorder for a long time Moisture condensation LCD screen To clean the LCD screen On adjustment of the touch panel (CALIBRATION) On handling the casing About care and storage of the lens On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery How to charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery Note on disposal/transfer (DCR-SR58E/SR68E/SR78E/SR88E/ SX34E/SX44E/SX53E/SX63E) Note on disposal/transfer of the memory card On trademarks Notes on the License On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software Quick reference Screen indicators Upper left Center Upper right Bottom Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. Page Page Quick reference Index E F G H R S T U V