Sony DCR-SR68 Handycam® Handbook
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-094-11(1) DCR-SR68/SR88/SX43/ SX44/SX63 Digital Video Camera Recorder "Handycam" Handbook Table of contents 8 Getting started 11 Recording/Playback 20 Making good use of your 36 camcorder Saving images with an 45 external device Customizing your 53 camcorder Additional information 71 - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 2
Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) under the current recording or - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 3
desired medium (DCR- SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) [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 - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 4
or simplified for understandability. In this manual, the internal hard disk (DCRSR68/SR88), the internal memory (DCR-SX44/ SX63) of your camcorder and memory card are called "recording media." Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to change without notice - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 5
(p. 11) Prepare the power source and memory card. Recording movies and photos (p. 20) Recording movies p. 22 Changing the recording mode (p. 25) Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO, p. 67) Shooting photos p. 23 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 27 Playing images - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 6
Make good use of camcorder accessories. For example, using a tripod, you can make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in dim light, such as scenes of fireworks, or night views. By always carrying spare batteries, you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. US - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 7
techniques Flowers in close-up PORTRAIT (58) TELE MACRO (61) Recording in a dimly-lit room VIDEO LIGHT (26) Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all its splendor FIREWORKS (58) SUNRISE&SUNSET (58) Checking your golf swing SPORTS (58) Focusing on the child on the left side of the screen SPOT - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 8
the date and time 15 Changing the language setting 16 Step 3: Preparing the recording media 17 Selecting the recording media for movies (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63).. . . . . 17 Selecting the recording media for photos (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63).. . . . . 17 Inserting a memory card 18 Recording - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 9
your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 36 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 38 Dividing a movie 39 Capturing a photo from a movie 40 Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63 41 Dubbing movies 41 Copying photos - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 10
Troubleshooting 71 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 76 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos 80 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 80 Expected recording time of movies 81 Expected number of recordable photos 81 Using your camcorder - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 11
Step 1: Charging the battery pack DCR-SR68/SR88 Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 DC IN jack DC plug AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) CHG (charge) lamp Getting started Battery pack DC IN jack DC plug AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) To - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 12
other than the V series to your camcorder. 1 Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 13
Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack (). DCR-SR68/SR88 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 - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 14
wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 15
Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder turns on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. POWER button MODE lamp 2 Select the desired geographical area with / , then - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 16
react correctly, calibrate the touch panel (p. 89). To turn off the power Close the LCD screen. The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned Tips You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 70) is set to [OFF], turn off your - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 17
on the screen of your camcorder. DCR-SX43: DCR-SX44/SX63: DCR-SR68/SR88: Memory card * Internal memory * Internal hard disk Memory card 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 - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 18
a memory card Notes Set the recording medium to [MEMORY CARD] to record movies and/or photos on memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). Types of memory card that can be used with your camcorder Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards and SDHC memory - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 19
MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD] (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/ SX63) [YES] [YES] . To eject the memory card Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once. Do not open the cover during recording. When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be careful so that the memory card does not pop - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 20
setting, movies are recorded on the following recording media. DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on changing the recording media (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). To open the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to open. DCR-SR68 - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 21
To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE. Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp. DCR-SR68/SR88 MODE button DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When shooting a photo - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 22
Recording movies Press START/STOP to start recording. You can start recording also by touching in the bottom left of the LCD screen. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can stop recording also by touching in - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 23
recording media after recording has finished. During this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing are recorded on the following recording media. DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/ - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 24
Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. You can record photos also by touching on the LCD screen. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo is recorded. Tips See page 81 on the recordable number of photos. To change the - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 25
you move your finger off the power zoom lever, the operation sound of the power zoom lever may also be recorded. You cannot change the zoom speed with the / button on the LCD screen. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13 - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 26
battery pack is shorter when you use the VIDEO LIGHT. When you record movies with the VIDEO LIGHT set to , the video light may turn on and off. In this case, press LIGHT repeatedly to select . Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 27
on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the following recording media are played. DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on changing the recording media (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). 1 Open - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 28
appears on the photo recorded on a memory card.) Playing movies Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Volume adjustment Previous Next The recording date, time, and shooting conditions are recorded automatically during recording. This information is not displayed during recording, but - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 29
Viewing photos Your camcorder displays the selected photo. Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen To start/stop slide show Next OPTION Tips When viewing photos recorded on a memory card, (playback folder) appears on the screen. Recording/Playback US 29 - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 30
Useful functions for playing movies and photos Searching for desired images by date (Date Index) You can search for desired images by date efficiently. Notes You cannot use the Date Index function for photos on the memory card. Press (VIEW IMAGES). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears. - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 31
photos You can magnify photos from about 1.1 to 5 times the original size. Magnification can be adjusted with the power zoom lever. Recording/Playback Touch / to select the desired movie. Touch / to search for the desired face image, then touch the desired face image to view the scene - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 32
Touch the screen at the point you want to display in the center of the displayed frame. The point where you touched on the screen is moved to the center of the display frame. Tips You can set continuous slide show playback by selecting (OPTION) tab [SLIDE SHOW SET] while playing - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 33
audio. DCR-SR68/SR88 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Recording/Playback IN VIDEO AUDIO TVs S VIDEO (Yellow) (White) (Red) VCRs (Yellow) Signal flow A/V Remote Connector Set the input selector of the TV to the input your camcorder will be connected to. For details, refer to the instruction manuals - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 34
Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable (, supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (, sold separately). Connect your camcorder to the input jack of the TV. Play back movies and photos on your camcorder (p. 27). To set the aspect ratio according to the connected - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 35
Tips To check information (counter, etc.) on the screen of the monitor, touch (MENU) [Show others] [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [DISP OUTPUT] [V-OUT/PANEL] . Recording/Playback US 35 - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 36
photos in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting the images. It may damage the recording media. Do not eject memory card while deleting images from the memory card. You cannot delete protected movies and photos. Undo the protection of the - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 37
Touch / to select the recording date of the desired movies/photos, then touch . Touch the image down on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen. Touch [YES] . Making good use of your camcorder US 37 - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 38
the previous screen. 4 Touch [YES] . To protect all the movies and photos recorded on the same day at one time Note You cannot select [ PRT. by date] for the recorded data on the memory card. In step 2, touch [ PROTECT] [ PRT. by date]. To protect all photos on the same day at - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 39
cannot restore movies once they are divided. You cannot divide the protected movie. Remove the protection to divide (p. 38). Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while dividing the movie. It may damage the recording media. Also, do not eject the memory card while - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 40
will be the date and time you captured from the movie. Returns to the beginning of the selected movie 4 Touch . When capturing is finished, the screen returns to pause. The captured photo is saved on the recording media selected in [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/ SX63) (p. 17 - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 41
Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/ SX44/SX63) Dubbing movies You can dub movies recorded on the internal recording media of your camcorder to memory card. Insert memory card into your camcorder before the operation. Notes When - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 42
is finished, select [MEMORY CARD] on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] and play them back (p. 17). Copying photos You can copy photos from the internal recording media of the camcorder to memory card. Insert a memory card into your camcorder before the operation. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 43
. Touch [YES] . Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while adding movies to the Playlist. It may damage the recording media. Also, do not eject the memory card while editing movies on the memory card. You cannot add photos to the Playlist. Tips - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 44
To change the order within the Playlist Touch (MENU) [Show others] [PLAYLIST EDIT] (under [EDIT] category). Touch [ MOVE]. Select the movie to be moved. The selected movie is marked with . Touch the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 45
13). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media. Refer to the Sony support page for your country/region for details on external media that can be used. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 46
selecting movies)/[PHOTO COPY] (when US selecting photos). 46 Follow the on-screen instructions to select the recording media and image selection methods (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). When you selected [DUB by select], touch the image to be saved. appears. When you selected [DUB by date - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 47
used: 12cm DVD-R 12cm DVD+R The device does not support two-layered discs. DVDirect Express is referred to as "DVD writer" in this section. Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 13). Turn on - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 48
DISC] on the camcorder screen. Remove the disc after the operation is completed. Touch , then disconnect the USB cable. When dubbing images in the memory card (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) Touch [DISC BURN OPTION] in step 4. Select the recording media containing the movie(s) you want to - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 49
instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. Notes Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 50
played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette, by connecting your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express, with the A/V connecting cable. Connect the device in either way of or . Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 51
S VIDEO cable. If you connect the S VIDEO plug only, you will hear no sound. The yellow plug (video) connection is not necessary. DCR-SR68/SR88 A/V Remote Connector DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 A/V Remote Connector Input S VIDEO (Yellow) VIDEO (Yellow) (White) AUDIO (Red) Insert the recording media - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 52
To record the date/time or camera settings data, touch (MENU) [Show others] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] . When you connect a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 53
. The camcorder has various menu items under each of eight menu categories. MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) p. 58 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) p. 62 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos) p. 64 PLAYBACK (Items for playback) p. 65 EDIT (Items - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 54
]. Touch [MOVIE]. Touch [SPOT MTR/FCS]. Touch . Touch [ FADER] (under [MANUAL SETTINGS] category). When MY MENU is displayed, touch . Repeat the same steps above to register menu items on MY MENU, and enjoy using your "Handycam." Tips When an external storage device is connected, the - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 55
appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you right-click the mouse on a computer. When is displayed at bottom-right of the screen, you can use the OPTION MENU. and items that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder at the time. Customizing your - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 56
USB CONNECT USB CONNECT*1 USB CONNECT*2 USB CONNECT DISC BURN BATTERY INFO 49 49 49 Operating Guide 66 (MANAGE MEDIA) category MEDIA SETTINGS MOVIE MEDIA SET*1*2 PHOTO MEDIA SET*1*2 MEDIA INFO MEDIA FORMAT HDD*1 INT. MEMORY*2 MEMORY CARD*1*2 REPAIR IMG.DB F. HDD*1 INT. MEMORY*2 MEMORY CARD*1*2 17 - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 57
OUTPUT CLOCK/ LANG CLOCK SET AREA SET DST SET/SUMMERTIME LANGUAGE SET POWER SETTINGS A.SHUT OFF POWER ON BY LCD OTHER SETTINGS DEMO MODE CALIBRATION DROP SENSOR*1 *1 DCR-SR68/SR88 *2 DCR-SX44/SX63 28, 68 68 68 68 69 69 33 69 15 69 69 69 70 70 70 89 70 Customizing your camcorder US 57 - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 58
) Takes spectacular shots of fireworks. LANDSCAPE*( ) Shoots distant subjects clearly. This setting also prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows between the camcorder and the subject. PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) () Brings out the subject such as people or flowers while - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 59
, the setting is cleared. A movie recorded using [BLACK FADER] may be difficult flashing after touching , set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO]. If you set [WHITE BAL.], [SCENE SELECTION] is set to [AUTO]. Tips If you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 60
. To adjust the brightness and focus automatically, touch [AUTO]. Notes [EXPOSURE] and [FOCUS] are automatically set to [MANUAL]. SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) You can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is strong contrast - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 61
and allows recording subjects at a close distance down to about 38 cm (15 in.). Notes When recording a distant subject, focusing may be difficult and can take some time. Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 61) when it is hard to focus automatically. Customizing your camcorder US 61 - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 62
recorded. OFF Does not display the guide frame. ON Displays the guide frame. Tips Positioning the subject at the cross point of the guide on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of your camcorder. [FACE DETECTION] may not function properly depending on recording - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 63
the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. 16:9 WIDE Records movies to the full screen on a 16:9 (wide) TV screen. 4:3 ( ) Records movies to the full screen on a 4:3 TV screen. Notes Set [TV TYPE] correctly according to the TV connected for playback (p. 69). Customizing your camcorder US - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 64
file number of photos. SERIES Assigns file numbers of photos in sequence. The file number becomes larger each time you record a photo. Even if the memory card is replaced with another one, the file number is assigned in sequence. RESET Assigns file numbers in sequence, following the largest file - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 65
setting data. DATE/TIME Date Time CAMERA DATA Movie Photo SteadyShot off Brightness White balance Gain Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure Tips The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV. Depending on the recording media condition - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 66
page 40. MOVIE DUB (DCR-SR68/SR88/ SX44/SX63) See page 41. PHOTO COPY (DCR-SR68/ SR88/SX44/SX63) See page 42. PLAYLIST EDIT See page 43. OTHERS (Items for other settings) See "Using menus" (p. 53) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . USB CONNECT See page 49. BATTERY INFO You - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 67
, operate the buttons on the camcorder, disconnect the AC Adaptor, or eject the memory card from your camcorder (The access lamp is lit or flashing while formatting memory card.). To prevent data on the internal recording media from being recovered (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) [EMPTY] allows you to - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 68
Brightens the LCD screen. Notes When you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. If you open the LCD panel 180 - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 69
. The LCD screen is touched (Except rec & zoom buttons on LCD). When you switch your camcorder to the movie recording, photo recording, or playback modes. OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE See page 33. DISP OUTPUT (Display output) You can set where the screen displays are to be output. - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 70
camcorder is connected to a wall outlet (wall socket), a demonstration movie appear about 10 minutes after you turn on the (Movie See page 89. DROP SENSOR (DCR-SR68/SR88) Your camcorder detects that it is dropping, and that the camcorder is dropping, you may not be able to record or play back - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 71
. Overall operations p. 71 Batteries/power sources p. 72 LCD screen p. 72 Memory card p. 73 Recording p. 73 Playback p. 74 Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices p. 75 Editing movies/photos on your camcorder p. 75 Dubbing/Connecting to other devices - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 72
the LCD screen (p. 11). Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 11). Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the wall outlet (wall socket) properly. The battery charge is completed (p. 11). US 72 The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. If the - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 73
images. The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes. The file is damaged. The file format is not supported by your camcorder (p. 86). Recording Refer also to "Memory card" (p. 73). Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images. The playback screen is displayed. Press MODE to - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 74
back (p. 17) (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/ SX63). Images recorded on other devices may not be played back. This is not a malfunction. Photos cannot be played back. Photos cannot be played back if you have modified files or folders, or have edited the data on a computer. (The file name flashes in that - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 75
from a movie. The recording media where you want to save photos is full. Dubbing/Connecting to other devices You cannot hear the sound on the TV connected to your camcorder. When you are using the S VIDEO plug, make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting cable are connected (p. 50 - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 76
an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series). (p. 86). Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your camcorder securely (p. 11). C:06: The battery pack temperature is high. Change the battery pack or place it in a cool place. C:13: / C:32: Remove the power source. Reconnect - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 77
extremely low. Make the camcorder warm. (Warning indicator pertaining to memory card) Slow flashing Free spaces for recording images are running out. For the type of memory card you can use with your camcorder, see page 18. No memory card is inserted (p. 18). Fast flashing There are not enough - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 78
the memory card. Reinsert the memory card a few times. If even then the indicator flashes, the memory card could be damaged. Try with another memory card. This memory card is not formatted correctly. Format the memory card (p. 67). Note that if you format the memory card, all the recorded movies - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 79
. Use a memory card recommended for your camcorder (p. 18). Do not eject the memory card during writing. Data may be damaged. Reinsert the memory card, and follow the instructions on the LCD screen. Other No further selection is possible. You can add no more than 99 movies to a Playlist - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 80
time available when you use a fully charged battery pack. DCR-SR68/SR88 Battery pack NP-FV30 (supplied) NP-FV50 NP-FV70 NP-FV100 Continuous recording time 100 (unit: minute) Typical recording time 45 190 90 395 185 785 375 DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Battery pack NP-FV30 (supplied) NP-FV50 NP - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 81
Expected recording time of movies Internal hard disk DCR-SR68 Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] DCR-SR88 Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] Internal memory DCR-SX44 Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] DCR-SX63 Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] (unit: minute) Recording time 1220 1750 3660 (unit: minute) Recording - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 82
of recordable photos on a memory card may vary depending on the recording conditions. Tips You can also use memory card with a capacity of under 512 MB for recording photos. The following list shows the average bit-rate, the recording pixels, and the aspect ratio of each movie recording mode - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 83
V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. On TV color systems Your camcorder is an NTSC-system-based camcorder. If you want to view the playback image on a TV, it must be an NTSCsystem-based TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack. System NTSC PAL PAL-M PAL-N SECAM Used in Bahama Islands, Bolivia - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 84
Setting to the local time You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Touch (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [AREA SET] and [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] (p. 69). World time difference Time-zone - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 85
operation of all types of "Memory Stick Duo" media on your camcorder. Types of"Memory Stick"media Recording/Playback "Memory Stick Duo" media (with MagicGate) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media "Memory Stick PRO-HG * Duo" media * This product does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 86
related to operating conditions between your camcorder and an AC Adaptor/charger (sold separately). The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes. To charge the - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 87
OFF] [NEVER], and leave your camcorder in recording standby until the power goes off (p. 70). About battery life Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, it is probably time to replace it with a new one. Each - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 88
plug and not the cord. Do not damage the power cord (mains lead) such as by placing anything heavy on it. Do not use a deformed or damaged battery pack. Keep metal contacts clean. If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 89
location subject to little dirt or dust. To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as described above. On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the LCD screen is closed. The - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 90
delete date completely using data deletion software on a computer. Also, when you dispose of the memory card, it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the memory card. On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 91
-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL/LGPL. Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. When downloading the source code, select DCR-SX43 as the model for your camcorder. http://www.sony - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 92
(70) Approximate number of recordable photos and recording media (23, 81) Playback folder of memory card (29) Current playing movie or photo/Number of total recorded movies or photos (28, 81) Bottom Indicator Meaning [FACE DETECTION] set to [OFF] (62) Manual focus (61) SCENE SELECTION (58 - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 93
Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. DCR-SR68/SR88 Built-in microphone Lens (Carl Zeiss lens) LENS COVER switch LED VIDEO LIGHT (26) A/V Remote Connector (33) DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Speaker Lens (Carl Zeiss lens) LENS COVER switch LED VIDEO LIGHT (26) Built-in - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 94
BATT (battery) release lever (13) 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) (18) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 95
DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Power zoom lever (25, 31) PHOTO button (24) Battery pack (11) CHG (charge) lamp (11) START/STOP button (22) Grip belt (20) DC IN jack (11) Memory card slot (18) BATT (battery) release lever (13) A/V Remote Connector (33) Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod ( - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 96
Capturing a photo from a movie 40 Charging the battery pack..........11 Charging the battery pack abroad 13, 83 CLOCK/LANG 69 CLOCK SET 15 Copy 42 Creating a disc 47 D DATA CODE 16, 65 DATE/TIME 16, 65 Date Index 30 DELETE 36 DEMO MODE 70 DIGITAL ZOOM 63 Disc recorder 50 DISPLAY SET 69 - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 97
& zoom buttons on LCD....22 TWILIGHT 58 REC MODE 25 Recording 22 Recording media 17 Recording time of movies/ number of recordable photos....80 Repair 71 REPAIR IMG.DB F 78 RESET 94 U USB cable 47, 49 USB CONNECT 47, 49 V VBR 81 VIDEO LIGHT 26 VIEW IMAGES 27, 30 S VISUAL INDEX 27 - Sony DCR-SR68 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 98
Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/
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Digital Video Camera Recorder
“Handycam” Handbook
2010 Sony Corporation
DCR-SR68/SR88/SX43/
SX44/SX63
Table of contents
8
Getting started
11
Recording/Playback
20
Making good use of your
camcorder
36
Saving images with an
external device
45
Customizing your
camcorder
53
Additional information
71
Quick reference
92