7
GB
When the camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories
Do not try to format the recording media of the
camcorder using a computer. If you do so, your
camcorder may not operate correctly.
When connecting your camcorder to another
device with a cable, be sure to insert the
connector plug in the correct way. Pushing the
plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the
terminal and may result in a malfunction of
your camcorder.
If you cannot record/play back images, perform [MEDIA FORMAT]
If you repeat recording/deleting images for
a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on
the recording media. Images cannot be saved
or recorded. In such a case, save your images
on some type of external media first, and then
perform [MEDIA FORMAT] by touching
(MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA
FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA]
category) the desired medium (DCR-SR58E/
SR68E/SR78E/SR88E/SX34E/SX44E/SX53E/
SX63E) [YES] [YES] .
Carl Zeiss lens
Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss
lens, which was developed jointly by Carl
Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and
produces superior images. It adopts the MTF
measurement system for video cameras and
offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens.
MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. The
number value indicates the amount of light
from a subject coming into the lens.
Notes on optional accessories
We recommend using genuine Sony accessories.
Availability of such products is subject to
country/region.
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.
In this manual, the internal hard disk (DCR-
SR58E/SR68E/SR78E/SR88E), the internal
memory (DCR-SX34E/SX44E/SX53E/SX63E)
of your camcorder and memory card are called
“recording media.”
Design and specifications of your camcorder
and accessories are subject to change without
notice.
Confirm the model name of your camcorder
The model name is shown in this manual when
there is a difference in specification between
models. Confirm the model name on the
bottom of your camcorder.
The main differences in specification of this
series are as follows.
Recording
media
Capacity
of internal
recording
media
USB jack
DCR-
SR58E
Internal
hard
disk +
memory
card
80 GB Output
only
DCR-
SR68E
Input/
output
DCR-
SR78E
120 GB Output
only
DCR-
SR88E
Input/
output
DCR-
SX33E
Memory
card Output
only
DCR-
SX43E
Input/
output
DCR-
SX34E
Internal
memory
+
memory
card
4 GB Output
only
DCR-
SX44E
Input/
output
DCR-
SX53E
16 GB Output
only
DCR-
SX63E
Input/
output