Sony DCR-SX50E User Manual

4-132-765-11(1)Digital Video Camera RecorderOperating Guide 2009 Sony CorporationDCR-SX30E/SX31E/SX40E/SX41E/SX50E/SX60ETable of contents7Getting sta

10When your camcorder is on, you can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at the upper left on

11Getting startedStep 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.Your camcorder is turned on.To t

12To turn off the powerClose the LCD screen. The (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned off.You can turn off your camcorder

Recording13RecordingRecordingRecording moviesIn the default setting, movies are recorded on the internal memory (p. 34). Fasten the grip belt. O

14 Press START/STOP to start recording.To stop recording, press START/STOP again.You can magnify images with the power zoom lever. Move the power z

15RecordingShooting photosIn the default setting, photos are recorded on the internal memory (p. 34). Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen

16 Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully.When disappears, the photo is recorded.Move the power zoom lever slightly for a s

Playback17PlaybackPlayback on the camcorderIn the default setting, movies and photos on the internal memory are played (p. 34).Playing movies Open t

18Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie.When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDE

19PlaybackYour camcorder displays the selected photo.You can zoom in the photo by moving the power zoom lever while viewing photos (PB ZOOM). If you t

2Read this firstBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.WARNINGTo reduce fire or shock hazar

20Playing images on a TVConnect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or VCR using the A/V connecting cable  or an A/V connecting cable with S VID

Saving movies and photos with a computer21Saving movies and photos with a computerPreparing a computer(Windows)You can perform following operations us

22See page 41 on the “Handycam Handbook”. Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer. Turn on the computer.Log on as an Admini

23Saving movies and photos with a computerWhen the installation is completed, following icons will appear.Remove the CD-ROM from your computer. Other

24Importing movies and photos to a computer(Easy PC Back-up)Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder that have not yet been saved with Easy PC Bac

25Saving movies and photos with a computer3 On the computer screen, click [Easy PC Back-up]  [Import].Movies and photos are imported to your comput

26Creating a discYou can create a disc by selecting movies and photos previously imported to your computer (p. 24).1 Turn on your computer, and plac

Saving images with a DVD writer, recorder27Saving images with a DVD writer, recorderCreating a disc with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect ExpressOpe

28To create a disc with the selected imagesTo dub a desired image onto the disc or to create many of the same discs, perform this operation. Touch [D

29Saving images with a DVD writer, recorderIf the total memory size of movies to be burnt by the DISC BURN operation exceeds that of the disc, disc cr

3any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.ATTENTIONThe electromagnetic fields a

30Creating a disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect ExpressYou can save movies on a disc by connecting your camcorder to disc creation devi

31Saving images with a DVD writer, recorderCreating a disc with a recorder, etc.You can dub images played back on your camcorder to a disc or video ca

323 Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device.Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for

Making good use of your camcorder33Making good use of your camcorderDeleting movies and photosYou can free media space by deleting movies and photos f

34Changing the recording mediaYou can select the internal memory or “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media as the recording, playback, or editing medium on your

35Making good use of your camcorderSelecting the recording media for photos Touch (HOME)  (MANAGE MEDIA)  [PHOTO MEDIA SET].The [PHOTO MEDIA S

36 Touch [YES].To record only photos on “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, touch [NO].If [Failed to create a new Image Database File. It may be possible

37Making good use of your camcorderCustomizing your camcorder with menusMenu items are described in more details with color photos in the “Handycam Ha

38List of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) categoryMOVIE ... p. 13PHOTO ...p. 15 (V

39Making good use of your camcorderMEDIA FORMAT ... p. 33REPAIR IMG.DB F.. ... p. 43 (SETTINGS) categoryMOVIE SET

4Regulatory InformationDeclaration of ConformityTrade Name: SONYModel No.: DCR-SX40E, DCR-SX41E, DCR-SX60EResponsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.Addre

40List of the OPTION MENUThe following items are available on the OPTION MENU only. tabSPOT MTR/FCS... Adjusts the brightness and focus

41Making good use of your camcorderGetting detailed information from the “Handycam Handbook”The “Handycam Handbook” is a user guide designed to be rea

42Additional information TroubleshootingIf you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the

43Additional informationSelf-diagnosis display/Warning indicatorsIf indicators appear on the LCD screen, check the following.If the problem persists e

44PrecautionsOn use and careDo not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations:Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid. Never

45Additional informationUsing chemicals such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide and sunscreenHandling the camcorder

46SpecificationsSystemSignal format: PAL color, CCIR standardsMovie recording formatVideo: MPEG2-PSAudio: Dolby Digital 2chDolby Digital Stereo Creato

47Additional informationOutput voltage: DC 7.2 VMaximum charge voltage: DC 8.4 VMaximum charge current: 2.12 ACapacity: 3.6 Wh (500 mAh)Type: Li-ionDe

48On trademarks“Handycam” and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.“Memory Stick,” “,” “Memory Stick Duo,” “,” “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” “,”

49Additional informationScreen indicatorsUpper leftIndicator MeaningHOME buttonSelf-timer recordingBLT-IN ZOOM MICMICREF LEVEL lowWIDE SELECT 60 minR

5Notes on useUsing the camcorderThe camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. See “Precautions” (p. 44).Do not do any of the followin

50Parts and controlsFigures in ( ) are reference pages. Lens (Carl Zeiss lens) LENS COVER switch (13, 15) Built-in microphone Power zoom lever (14

51Additional informationYou will find the menu lists on pages 38 to 40.IndexMMacintosh ...21Maintenance ...

GBAdditional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.http://www.sony.net/Pr

6Operation flowRecording movies and photos (p. 13)In the default settings, movies and photos are recorded on the internal memory.You can change the re

7Table of contentsTable of contentsRead this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8Making good use of your camcorderDeleting movies and photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Getting started9Getting startedStep 1: Charging the battery packYou can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your ca