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Handycam Handbook
DCR-SR58E/SR68E/SR78E/ SR88E/SX33E/SX34E/SX43E/ SX44E/SX53E/SX63E
Recording/Playback
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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)
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Operation flow
Advice for successful recording
To get good results in recording
Stabilizing your camcorder
Zooming smoothly
Evoking a feeling of spaciousness
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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
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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
Size of memory cards 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)
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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.
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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
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To play back a disc on the DVD writer
Creating a disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express
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Creating a disc with a recorder, etc.
Insert the recording media in the recording device.
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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 card
On the memory card adaptor
On image data compatibility
About the Memory Stick media
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.
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Quick reference
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