Sony DCR-SX63 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-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 2
(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 playback conditions. The - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 3
- 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 offers a quality - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 4
repeatedly, recording/ playback may be stopped. Note on using the camcorder at high altitudes (DCR-SR68/SR88) Do not turn on the camcorder in a low-pressure area, where the altitude is more than 5,000 meters (16,000 feet). Doing so may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder. US - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 5
time (MEDIA INFO, p. 67) Shooting photos p. 23 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 27 Playing images on a TV p. 33 Saving images Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving movies and photos in external media p. 45 Saving images with a DVD writer/recorder p. 47 - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 6
your camcorder When you hold the camcorder, is essential that you not move the camcorder. Zooming smoothly Zoom in and out technique. Stabilize yourself, move your camcorder horizontally as you turn your upper . Using accessories Make good use of camcorder accessories. For example, using a tripod - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 7
Useful recording 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 - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 8
the battery pack 11 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting 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 - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 9
Making good use of 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 - Sony DCR-SX63 | 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-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 11
Getting started 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 ( - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 12
disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. Tips See page 80 on recording and playing time. When your camcorder is on, you can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at the upper left on the LCD screen. Charging time - Sony DCR-SX63 | 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-SX63 | 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-SX63 | 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-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 16
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 camcorder by pressing POWER. Changing the language setting You can change the on-screen displays to show messages - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 17
The recording media that can be used differs depending on your camcorder. The following icons are displayed 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 - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 18
(DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). Types of memory card that can be used with your camcorder camcorder. In this manual, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are referred to as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Memory cards of up to 32 GB are guaranteed to work with your camcorder - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 19
in the illustration, and insert into the memory card slot until it clicks. Close the cover after inserting the memory card. DCR-SR68/SR88 Access lamp DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63 Note direction of notched corner. A c c e ss lamp Note direction of notched corner. The [Create a new Image Database File - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 20
In the default 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 - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 21
screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder turns on. 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 - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 22
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 be displayed for about 3 seconds, then disappear after turning on your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. To display the - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 23
or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. outer frame displayed on the screen as a guide. [ STEADYSHOT] is set to [ON 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 - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 24
becomes 4:3. 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 - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 25
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 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 150 cm (about 59 1/8 in.) for telephoto - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 26
(DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). Using the VIDEO LIGHT You can use the VIDEO LIGHT according to the recording conditions. It is recommended that you use the VIDEO LIGHT the battery pack is shorter when you use the VIDEO LIGHT. When you record movies with the VIDEO LIGHT set to , the video light may - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 27
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 the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder turns on. To turn on your - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 28
or photo with , you can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on a memory card.) Playing movies Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Volume adjustment Previous Next To stop To fast-reverse OPTION To fast-forward To pause/play Tips When - Sony DCR-SX63 | 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-SX63 | 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-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 31
Tips You can also display the Film Roll Index by touching (MENU) [Show others] [VIEW IMAGES] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [ FILM ROLL]. Searching for desired scene by face (Face Index) The face images detected during movie recording are displayed on the INDEX screen. You can play back - Sony DCR-SX63 | 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-SX63 | 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-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 34
jack) Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left channel) or red (right camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. The TV switches to full mode automatically. Refer also to the instruction manuals - Sony DCR-SX63 | 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-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 36
Notes You cannot restore images once they are deleted. Save important movies and 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 - Sony DCR-SX63 | 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-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 38
Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect) Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by mistake. Tips You can protect movies and photos on the playback screen from OPTION MENU. 1 Touch (MENU) [Show others] [PROTECT] (under [EDIT] category). 2 To protect movies, - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 39
divided. Only simple editing is available on the camcorder. Use the supplied software for more advanced editing. Tips You can divide 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 - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 40
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). To continue capturing, touch , then repeat steps from step 3. To capture a photo from another movie, touch , then repeat - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 41
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 Playlist as the source of dubbing, follow the on-screen instructions to dub the Playlist. Select the movie to be dubbed - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 42
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 outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to prevent your - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 43
LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen. 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 - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 44
Touch the movie you want to play back. The Playlist is played back from the selected movie to the end, then the screen returns to the Playlist screen. To erase unnecessary movies from the Playlist Touch (MENU) [Show others] [PLAYLIST EDIT] (under [EDIT] category). Touch [ ERASE]. To - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 45
device), such as an external hard disk drive. You can also play back images on the camcorder or another playback device. 2 camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC adaptor (p. 13). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media. Refer to the Sony support - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 46
). 46 Follow the on-screen instructions to select the recording media and image selection methods (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). When you selected Touch [YES] on the camcorder screen. To play back images in the external media on the camcorder Touch [Play without copying.] in step - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 47
also to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall 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 - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 48
that of the disc. Touch [END] [EJECT 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 - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 49
other than DVDirect Express, with the USB cable. Refer also to the 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 - Sony DCR-SX63 | 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-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 51
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 in the recording device. If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode. Connect your camcorder - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 52
SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [TV TYPE] [4:3] . 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 to the audio input jack on the device. US 52 - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 53
and change various settings. If you make good use of menu operations, you can enjoy using your camcorder. 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 - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 54
Tips Depending on the menu items being changed, your camcorder switches between playback mode and recording mode (movie/photo). Using MOVIE]. Touch [SPOT MTR/FCS]. Touch . Touch [ FADER] (under [MANUAL SETTINGS] category). When MY MENU is displayed, touch . Repeat the same steps above to - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 55
MENU 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. You touch appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder at the time. Customizing your - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 56
Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category SCENE SELECTION 58 FADER 58 WHITE BAL. 44 (OTHERS) category 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 - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 57
/ 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 - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 58
MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) See "Using menus" (p. 53) on *( ) 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 - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 59
scenes or studios where the lighting conditions change quickly Under video lamps in a studio, or under sodium lamps or incandescent- you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside use (or vice versa), aim your camcorder at a nearby white - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 60
. This function enables you to use [SPOT METER] (p. 60) and [SPOT FOCUS] (p. 60) at the same time. touch [AUTO]. Notes [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [MANUAL]. SPOT FOCUS You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at a subject not located at the center of the screen. Touch the - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 61
The focal distance information (distance at which the subject is focused on; used as a guide if it is dark and focus adjustment is difficult) appears for a few seconds in time. Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 61) when it is hard to focus automatically. Customizing your camcorder US 61 - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 62
not display the guide frame. ON Displays the guide frame. Tips Positioning the subject at the cross point of the guide frame makes depending on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of your camcorder. [FACE DETECTION] may not function properly depending on recording - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 63
× zoom is performed digitally. WIDE SELECT You can select the horizontal to vertical ratio according to the TV connected. Refer also to 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 - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 64
PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos) See "Using menus" (p. 53) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . SELF-TIMER Press PHOTO to start the count down. A photo is recorded after about 10 seconds. OFF Cancels the self-timer. ON ( ) Starts the self-timer recording. To cancel - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 65
INDEX See page 30. FILM ROLL See page 30. FACE See page 31. PLAYLIST See page 43. PLAYBACK SET DATA CODE During playback, your camcorder displays the information (Date/time, Camera data) recorded automatically at the time of recording. OFF Data code is not displayed. DATE/TIME Displays the - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 66
/ 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 can check the estimated remaining - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 67
DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) [EMPTY] allows you to write unintelligible data onto the internal recording media of the camcorder. In this way it may become more difficult to recover any original data. When you dispose of or transfer the camcorder should be saved on a computer or other devices before - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 68
DCR-SX63: about 60 minutes DCR-SR68: about 40 minutes DCR-SR88: about 60 minutes If you stop performing [EMPTY] while [Executing...] appears, be sure to complete the operation by performing [MEDIA FORMAT] or [EMPTY] when you use the camcorder When you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 69
. CLOCK/ LANG CLOCK SET See page 15. AREA SET You can adjust a time difference without stopping the clock. Set your local area when using your camcorder in other time zones. Refer to the world time difference on page 84. DST SET/SUMMERTIME You can change this setting without stopping the clock - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 70
lamp When you press (VIEW IMAGES) CALIBRATION See page 89. DROP SENSOR (DCR-SR68/SR88) Your camcorder detects that it is dropping, and protects the internal hard disk. ON Activates the drop sensor. When it is detected that the camcorder is dropping, you may not be able to record or play back - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 71
settings, including the clock setting, are reset. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder may be required to initialize or change the current internal recording media of your camcorder, depending on the problem. In the event of this, the data stored on - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 72
MICREF LEVEL] [DROP SENSOR] (DCR-SR68/SR88) Backlight The following menu battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 11). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. The remaining battery - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 73
computer, format it again on your camcorder is not supported by your camcorder (p. 86 DCR-SR68/SR88). The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low. Turn off your camcorder - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 74
camcorder is in the photo recording mode. Playback Images cannot be played back. Select the type of recording media you want to play back (p. 17) (DCR-SR68/SR88 recorded on other devices, edited on a computer, etc. You removed the AC Adaptor or the battery pack while the recording media icon at - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 75
MEDIA] category) the recording medium (DCRSR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). If it still appears, delete the not support memory card. Editing movies/photos on your camcorder Unable to to your camcorder. When you are using the S VIDEO plug, [GUIDEFRAME] (p. 62) as a guide. Images are not dubbed correctly. - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 76
Change the battery pack or place it in a cool place. C:13: / C:32: Remove the power source. Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again. E Follow the steps from to on page 71. (Warning on the internal hard disk of the camcorder) Fast flashing The internal hard disk of the camcorder is - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 77
battery conditions, may flash, even if there are about 20 minutes remaining. (Warning indicator pertaining to battery pack temperature) The battery pack temperature is high. Change the battery recording medium (DCRSR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). hard disk under all possible situations. Use the camcorder - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 78
follow the instructions. Recording media Internal memory format error. HDD format error. The internal recording media of the camcorder is set possible. If it does not work, copy the image using the supplied software. Inconsistencies found in Image Database File. Do you want to repair the - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 79
or delete created folders using your camcorder. Format the memory card (p. 67), or delete folders using your computer. This memory card may not 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 - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 80
recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder. US 80 Playing time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack. DCR-SR68/SR88 Battery pack NP-FV30 (supplied) NP-FV50 NP-FV70 NP-FV100 (unit: minute) 135 255 525 - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 81
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- continuous recording time of movies is approximately 13 hours. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 82
VGA(0.3M) 16GB 32GB 95000 185000 The indicated number of recordable photos on a memory card is based on the maximum image size of your camcorder. The actual number of recordable photos is displayed on the LCD screen during recording (p. 92). The maximum number of recordable photos on a memory - Sony DCR-SX63 | 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-SX63 | 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-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 85
your camcorder is reading or writing image files on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (while the access lamp is lit or flashing) If you use the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media near magnets or magnetic fields It is recommended that you make a back-up of important data on the hard disk of a computer - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 86
: When playing back image data modified on your computer When playing back image data recorded with other devices About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack Your camcorder operates only with an "InfoLITHIUM" V series battery packs. "InfoLITHIUM" V series battery packs have the mark. What is an - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 87
). Be sure to close the LCD screen when not recording or playing back on your camcorder. The battery pack is also consumed when your camcorder is in recording standby or playback pause. Have spare battery packs ready for 2 or 3 times the expected recording time, and make trial recordings before - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 88
clean. If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off any liquid that may have contacted your skin. If any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with plenty of water and consult a doctor. When not using your camcorder for a long time - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 89
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 preinstalled rechargeable - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 90
How to charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it with the LCD screen closed for more than 24 hours. Note on disposal/transfer (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63) Even if you perform [ DELETE ALL], [ DELETE - Sony DCR-SX63 | 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-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 92
SELECT (63) BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (63) Remaining battery Recording folder of memory card VIDEO LIGHT (26) Return button (53) Center Indicator [STBY 81) Bottom Indicator Meaning [FACE DETECTION] set to [OFF] (62) Manual focus (61) SCENE SELECTION (58) 101-0005 White balance ( camcorder model. - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 93
close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. This is convenient during playback operations. DCR-SR68/SR88 Speaker (VIEW IMAGES) button (27) (DISC BURN) button (see Operating Guide) POWER button (15) RESET button Press RESET using a pointed object. Press RESET to initialize all - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 94
SX44/SX63 DCR-SR68/SR88 (VIEW IMAGES) button (27) (DISC BURN) button (see Operating Guide) Grip belt (20) Hook for a shoulder belt BATT (battery) release lever (13) Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod (sold separately camcorder is reading or writing data. Memory card slot (18) US 94 - Sony DCR-SX63 | 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 lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. US 95 Quick reference - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 96
62 H HQ 25 I IMAGE SIZE 64 INDOOR 59 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack...86 Internal hard disk 17 Internal memory 17 L LANDSCAPE 58 LANGUAGE SET 16, 69 LCD BL LEVEL 68 LCD BRIGHT 68 LCD COLOR 69 LP 25 M Maintenance 85 MANAGE MEDIA 67 MANUAL SETTINGS 58 MEDIA FORMAT 67 MEDIA INFO 67 MEDIA - Sony DCR-SX63 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 97
85 PROTECT 38 R T TELE MACRO 61 Telephoto 25 Thumbnail 36 Tripod 95 Troubleshooting 71 Turning the power on 15 TV 33 TV color systems 83 TV TYPE 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 Saving images in external - Sony DCR-SX63 | 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