Sony DCR SX60E Operation Guide
Sony DCR SX60E - Handycam - Camcorder Manual
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- Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 1
Recording 13 Playback 17 DCR-SX30E/SX31E/SX40E/SX41E/ Saving movies and photos 21 SX50E/SX60E with a computer Saving images with a DVD 27 Digital Video Camera Recorder writer, recorder Operating Guide Making good use of your 33 camcorder Additional information 42 2009 Sony Corporation - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 2
manual Sony. Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions. malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by your nearest Sony service station. FOR CUSTOMERS IN - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 3
service or guarantee documents. ATTENTION The electromagnetic fields at the specific your household waste disposal service or the shop where should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 4
SONY Model No.: DCR-SX40E, DCR-SX41E, DCR-SX60E Responsible Party:Sony this manual could void the instructions, may off and on, the user is encouraged to try Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 21) "PMB" (software) including "PMB Guide" "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 5
and sound are recorded without any problems. Compensation for the contents of manual for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from the actual images of the LCD screen. In this Operating Guide, the internal memory of the camcorder - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 6
screen, you can create a disc and play it back on DVDirect Express by connecting the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately) to your camcorder. Deleting movies and photos (p. 33) You can free up recording space by deleting movies and photos that you have saved on other media, from - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 7
and time 11 Changing the language setting 12 Recording Recording 13 Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation 16 Playback Playback on the camcorder 17 Playing images on a TV 20 Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows 21 When using - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 8
to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 36 Customizing your camcorder with menus 37 Using the HELP function 37 Getting detailed information from the "Handycam Handbook 41 Additional information Troubleshooting 42 Precautions 44 Specifications 46 Screen indicators 49 Parts and controls 50 Index 51 - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 9
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). Be sure that the mark on the DC plug is facing down. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 10
terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF]). Charging the battery pack abroad You can charge the battery pack - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 11
Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. POWER button (Movie): To record movies (Photo): To record photos 2 Select the - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 12
flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned POWER button You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 39) is set to [OFF], turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. Changing the language setting You can change the on-screen displays to show messages - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 13
the default setting, movies are recorded on the internal memory (p. 34). Fasten the grip belt. Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 11). 13 - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 14
angle of the LCD panel, first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder , and then adjust the angle . If you rotate the LCD panel 180 . 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder You can increase the zooming level by using the digital zoom. Set the zooming - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 15
setting, photos are recorded on the internal memory (p. 34). Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 11). Press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp. The - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 16
, such as changing the image size or deleting images, among the setting and adjustment items. Other items are set automatically. When Easy Handycam operation is started, nearly all menu settings are reset to the default settings automatically. (Some menu items retain the settings that were made - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 17
setting, movies and photos on the internal memory are played (p. 34). Playing movies Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 11). Touch (VIEW IMAGES). (VIEW IMAGES) The VISUAL INDEX - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 18
Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Previous Volume adjustment To stop To fast-reverse Next OPTION MENU To fast-forward To pause/play When playback from - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 19
Your camcorder displays the selected photo. Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen To start/stop slide show Next OPTION MENU You can zoom in the photo by - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 20
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 supplied with the TV. Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable (, supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 21
) are not supported. *3 Starter (Edition) is not supported. When using a Macintosh The supplied software "PMB" is not supported by Macintosh computers. To process photos using a Macintosh computer connected to your camcorder, see the following website. http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ ms/us - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 22
See page 41 on the "Handycam Handbook". Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer. Turn on the computer. Log on as an Administrator for installation. Close all applications running on the computer before installing the software. Place the supplied CD-ROM in - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 23
installation procedure. The "Handycam Handbook" is not installed in this procedure (p. 41). To disconnect your camcorder from the computer you can use. If any other software than "PMB" starts automatically, shut it down. 2 Turn on your camcorder, and connect it to the computer using the - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 24
using the USB cable (supplied). The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcorder screen. 2 Touch [ USB CONNECT] to import images from the internal memory, or [ USB CONNECT] to import images from a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. The [Handycam Utility] window appears on the computer screen. 24 - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 25
on the computer screen, click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [PMB] to start "PMB." You can view, edit, or create Guide." See "PMB Guide" on importing selected movies and photos (p. 25). Changing the destination drive or folder for movies and photos On the [Handycam - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 26
for selecting movies and photos. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to create a disc. Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Video Disc Copier] to start the software. See "Video menu to display the Video Trimming window. See "PMB Guide" on the operation (p. 25). Capturing photos from a - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 27
instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer. DVDirect Express is referred to as "DVD writer" in this section. Only unused discs of the following types can be used: 12cm DVD-R 12cm DVD+R The device does not support two-layered discs. Sony DISC BURN) on your camcorder. 4 Repeat steps - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 28
3 above. To play back a disc on the DVD writer Select the recording media containing the movie(s) you want to save. Movie thumbnails appear on the camcorder screen. Touch the movie you want to burn on the disc. appears. Remaining Disc capacity Press and hold the image down on the LCD screen - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 29
back created discs on a general DVD player. If playback is not possible for any reason, connect the camcorder to the DVD writer, and then play back. The disc mark appears on the camcorder screen. DVDirect Express may not be available in some countries/regions. 29 Saving images with a DVD writer - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 30
than DVDirect Express You can save movies on a disc by connecting your camcorder to disc creation devices, such as a Sony DVD writer other than DVDirect Express, with the USB cable. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. The method used to create a disc - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 31
to a disc or video cassette, by connecting your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer other than DVDirect Express, ect., with the A/V connecting cable. Connect the device in either way of or . Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. Select the - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 32
. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details. 4 When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. Since dubbing is ) plug to the audio input jack on the device. Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. 32 - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 33
touch [ DELETE] [ DELETE]. Formatting the recording media Formatting deletes all the movies and photos to recover recordable free space. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor supplied for this operation (p. 10). To avoid the loss of important images, you - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 34
the recording media You can select the internal memory or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media as the recording, playback, or editing medium on your camcorder. Select the medium to be used for movies and photos separately. In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on the internal memory - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 35
for photos. The media icon is displayed at the top right corner of the screen. Types of "Memory Stick" media you can use with your camcorder For recording movies, it is recommended that you use "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media of 512MB or larger marked with: ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" media - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 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 that there is not enough free space.] is displayed in step 2, format the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (p. 33). To eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 37
"Handycam Handbook" (p. 41). Using the HOME MENU When you touch (HOME), the HOME MENU appears. You can change the settings of your camcorder the context appear. (OPTION) Making good use of your camcorder Category Follow the instruction on the screen. After completing the setting, touch . - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 38
List of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category MOVIE p. 13 PHOTO p. 15 (VIEW IMAGES) category VISUAL INDEX p. 17 FILM ROLL p. 17 FACE p. 17 PLAYLIST Displays and plays a movie playlist. (OTHERS) category DELETE DELETE p. 33 DELETE p. 33 PHOTO CAPTURE Captures photos from desired scenes of movies. - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 39
appears or not. CALIBRATION Calibrates the touch panel. A.SHUT OFF Changes the [A.SHUT OFF] setting (p. 10). POWER ON BY LCD........ Sets whether or not the camcorder is turned on and off when you open and close the LCD screen. [SOUND/DISP SET] is changed to [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 40
. TELE MACRO Shoots a subject in focus with, the background out of focus. EXPOSURE Adjusts the brightness of movies and photos. FOCUS Focuses manually. SCENE SELECTION......... Selects an appropriate recording setting according to the type of scene, such as night view or beach. WHITE BAL Adjusts - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 41
Adobe Reader to read "Handycam Handbook." If it is not installed on your computer, you can download it from the Adobe Systems web page: http://www.adobe.com/ Refer to "PMB Guide" for details on the supplied software "PMB" (p. 25). Making good use of your camcorder 3 Select the desired language - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 42
the internal memory in order to investigate the problem. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. See the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 41) for details on the symptoms of your camcorder, and "PMB Guide" (p. 25) on connecting your camcorder to a computer. The power does not turn - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 43
problem persists even after you have tried to fix a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service camcorder again. E:20: / E:31: / E:61: / E:62: / E:91: / E:94: Your camcorder needs to be repaired. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 44
accessories recommended in these operating instructions. Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example, from rain or sea water. If your camcorder the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off any liquid that may have contacted your - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 45
When you transfer the camcorder, it is recommended that you perform [ EMPTY] (See "Getting detailed information from the "Handycam Handbook"" on page somebody, it is recommended that you delete data completely using data deletion software on a computer. Also, when you dispose of the "Memory Stick PRO - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 46
Specifications System Signal format: PAL color, CCIR standards Movie recording format Video: MPEG2 Compatible : MPF Baseline Compatible Recording media (Movie/Photo) Internal memory: DCR-SX30E/SX40E: 4 GB DCR-SX31E/SX41E: 8 GB DCR-SX50E/SX60E: 16 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media When measuring media - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 47
and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are 175 (115) DCR-SX31E/SX41E: Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] Recording time 120 (105) 170 (105) 360 (230) DCR-SX50E/SX60E: Recording mode [ number in ( ) is the minimum recordable time. A Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is used. The - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 48
On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," " ," "Memory Stick companies. Furthermore, and are not mentioned in each case in this manual. 48 - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 49
and recording media Playback folder Current playing movie or photo/Number of total recorded movies or photos Bottom Indicator Meaning Face Index Manual focus SCENE SELECTION White balance SteadyShot off SPOT MTR/FCS/SPOT METER/EXPOSURE TELE MACRO Backlight OPTION button VIEW IMAGES - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 50
(23) "Memory Stick Duo" media slot (35) Access lamp (Internal memory, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (35) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. (USB) jack (27, 28, 30 - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 51
21, 25 PMB Guide 25 R Recording 13 Recording and playback time....47 Recording media 34 Repair 42 RESET 50 S Screen indicators 49 Self-diagnosis display 43 Setting the date and time...........11 Software 21 Specifications 46 Supplied items 4 T Tripod 34 Troubleshooting 42 Turning the - Sony DCR SX60E | Operation Guide - Page 52
GB Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan
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Digital Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
2009 Sony Corporation
DCR-SX30E/SX31E/SX40E/SX41E/
SX50E/SX60E
Table of contents
7
Getting started
9
Recording
13
Playback
17
Saving movies and photos
with a computer
21
Saving images with a DVD
writer, recorder
27
Making good use of your
camcorder
33
Additional information
42