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US/ES
4-170-098-11(1)
DCR-SR68/SR88/SX43/SX44/SX63
Digital Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide US
Guía de operaciones ES
Additional information on this product and
answers to frequently asked questions can be
found at our Customer Support Website.
http://www.sony.net/
2010 Sony Corporation
Printed in China
ModelName: 33100_PAPER_NTSC ModelName: 33100_PAPER_NTSC
PartNumber: 4-170-098-11(1) PartNumber: 4-170-098-11(1)
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This symbol is intended Owner’s Record to alert the user to the The model and serial numbers are located presence of important on the bottom. Record the serial number operating and maintenance in the space provided below. Refer to these (servicing) instructions in numbers whenever you call upon your Sony the literature accompanying dealer regarding this product. the appliance. Model No. DCR- Serial No. Model No. AC- Serial No. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
=> Read these instructions.
=> Keep these instructions.
=> Heed all warnings.
=> Follow all instructions.
=> Do not use this apparatus near water.
=> Clean only with dry cloth.
=> Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
=> Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, st
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Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world. A Type B Type BF Type B3 Type C Type SE Type O Type (American (British Type) (British Type) (British Type) (CEE Type) (CEE Type) (Ocean Type) Type) The representative supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart. Depend on an area, Different type of plug and supply voltage are used. Attention: Power cord meeting demands from each country shall be used. For only the United States Use a UL Listed, 1
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Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Vietnam 220 50 A/C Oceania Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Australia 240 50 O New Zealand 230/240 50 O North America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Canada 120 60 A USA 120 60 A Central America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Bahamas 120/240 60 A Costa Rica 110 60 A Cuba 110/220 60 A/C Dominican (rep) 110 60 A El Salvador 110 60 A Guatemala 120 60 A Honduras 110 60 A Jamaica 110 50 A Mexic
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Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this socket) immediately if any malfunction manual thoroughly, and retain it for future occurs while using your camcorder. reference. Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is still supplied to CAUTION it while connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled, the For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chem
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For the customers in the U.S.A. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY UL is an internationally recognized safety Model No.: DCR-SX63 organization. Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. The UL Mark on the product means it has Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, been UL Listed. CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the If you have any questions about this FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the product, you may call: following two condit
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CAUTION Supplied items You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in The numbers in ( ) are the supplied this manual could void your authority to quantity. operate this equipment. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Note A/V connecting cable (1) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B USB cable (1) digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1) FCC Rules. CD-ROM
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=> Before starting to record, test the recording Menu items, LCD panel, and lens function to make sure that the image and sound
=> A menu item that is grayed out is not available are recorded without any problems. under the current recording or playback
=> Compensation for the contents of recordings conditions. cannot be provided, even if recording or
=> The LCD screen is manufactured using playback is not possible due to a malfunction of extremely high-precision technology, so over the cam
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When the camcorder is connected to a About images, illustrations, and screen computer or accessories displays of this manual
=> Do not try to format the recording media of the
=> The example images used in this manual for camcorder using a computer. If you do so, your illustration purposes are captured using a camcorder may not operate correctly. digital still camera, and therefore may appear
=> When connecting your camcorder to another different from images and screen indicators that device w
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Notes on use
=> Do not do any of the following, otherwise, the recording media may be damaged, recorded images may be impossible to play back or may be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. Eject the memory card when the access lamp (p. 22) is lit or flashing Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or subject the camcorder to shock or vibration when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 18) or the access lamp (p. 22) are lit or flashing
=> When using a shoulder belt (sol
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Operation flow Getting started (p. 15) Prepare the power source and recording media. Recording movies and photos (p. 23) Recording movies p. 25 Changing the recording mode Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO) Shooting photos p. 26 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 28 Playing images on a TV p. 31 Saving images Saving movies and photos with a computer p. 36 Saving movies and photos in external media p. 43 Saving images with a DVD writer/recorder p. 45 Deletin
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Table of contents Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Operation flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Customizing your camcorder Using menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Getting detailed information from the “Handycam” Handbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Additional information Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Getting started Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack DCR-SR68/SR88 DC IN jack Battery pack Power cord (Mains lead) DC plug AC Adaptor To the wall outlet (wall socket) CHG (charge) lamp DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 CHG (charge) lamp Battery pack DC IN jack Power cord DC plug (Mains lead) AC Adaptor To the wall outlet (wall socket) US 1
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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. Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 1 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it 2 clicks. Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your 3 camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).
=> Align the mark on the DC plug with th
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Getting started DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 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. Charging the battery pack abroad You can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Notes
=> Do not use an electronic voltage transformer. Notes on the battery pack
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Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. 1 Your camcorder turns on.
=> To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. POWER button MODE lamp Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. 2 Touch the button on the LCD screen.
=> To set the date and time again, touch (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [CLOCK SET]. When an item is not on the screen, touch
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Getting started Notes
=> The date and time do not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can be displayed during playback. To display the date and time, touch (MENU) [Show others] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] [DATE/ TIME] .
=> You can turn off the operation beeps by touching (MENU) [Show others] [SOUND/DISP SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] .
=> If the button you touch
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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-SX: Memory card DCR-SX/SX: * Internal memory Memory card DCR-SR/SR: * Internal hard disk Memory card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on this recording media. You can perform recording, playback and editing operations on the selected medium. Tips
=> See page 64 for the re
