Sony SX41 Handycam® Handbook
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Click Handycam Handbook DCR-SX40/SX41/SX60 Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index 2009 Sony Corporation 4-132-760-11(1) US - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 2
internal memory of your camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are both referred to as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media in this manual. Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 3
camcorder 13 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 15 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 17 Changing the language setting 18 Recording/Playback Five pieces of advice for successful recording 19 Recording and playing movies and photos easily ( Easy Handycam - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 4
59 Customizing your camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies 60 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos 64 VIEW IMAGES SET (Items to customize the display 66 SOUND/DISP SET (Items to adjust the sound and the screen 68 OUTPUT SETTINGS (Items for when connected to a TV 70 CLOCK - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 5
of movies/number of recordable photos 88 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 88 Expected recording time of movies 88 Expected number of recordable photos 89 Using your camcorder abroad 90 File/folder structure on the internal memory and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 6
Table of Contents Useful recording techniques Checking your golf swing SPORTS 77 Getting a good shot of a ski slope or beach Backlight 30 BEACH 77 SNOW 77 Flowers in close-up A child on the stage under a spot light PORTRAIT 77 FOCUS 76 TELE MACRO 75 SPOTLIGHT 77 - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 7
LCD screen facing out. This is convenient during playback operations. Useful Recording Techniques Index Power zoom lever (30, 37) PHOTO button (23, 28) MODE button (22, 28) (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (17) Battery pack (15) Tripod receptacle POWER button (17) EASY button (21) RESET - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 8
Table of Contents Speaker (DISC BURN) button (see Operating Guide) "Memory Stick Duo" media slot (56) Access lamp (Internal memory, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (56) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. (USB) jack (52) Screen indicators Upper - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 9
appears. You can change the settings of your camcorder, etc. (HOME) Using the HELP function appears when you right-click the mouse on a computer. The menu items you can change in the setting. Menu item Useful Recording Techniques Index Category Follow the instructions on the screen. - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 10
the item you want is not on the screen, touch another tab. (There may be no tab.) You cannot use the OPTION MENU during Easy Handycam operation. The tabs and items that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder at the time. 10 Index - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 11
Recording BATTERY INFO p. 52 Operating Guide p. 54 DIGITAL ZOOM STEADYSHOT AUTO SLW SHUTTR GUIDEFRAME REMAINING SET FACE SET* PHOTO SETTINGS IMAGE SIZE* FILE NO. AUTO SLW SHUTTR GUIDEFRAME VIEW IMAGES SET DATA CODE SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME* BEEP* LCD BRIGHT LCD BL LEVEL LCD COLOR OUTPUT SETTINGS TV - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 12
/DISP SET] is changed to [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation. * You can set this item during Easy Handycam operation. List of the OPTION MENU Following items are available on on the situation/no tab SLIDE SHOW p. 38 SLIDE SHOW SET p. 38 Useful Recording Techniques Index 12 - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 13
USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Guide" ) "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) See page 55 for the "Memory Stick" media you can use with this camcorder. Using the camcorder Do - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 14
to make sure that the image and sound are recorded without any problems. Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the country - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 15
CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. See page 88 on recording and playing time. When your camcorder is on, you - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 16
turned off. The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is damaged. In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation for about 5 minutes - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 17
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 desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 18
, calibrate the touch panel (p. 96). To turn off the power Close the LCD screen. The off. (Movie) lamp 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. 73) is set to [OFF], turn off your - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 19
to the microphone than the recorded person. Using accessories 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 - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 20
the settings that were made before Easy Handycam operation.) Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded on the internal memory (p. 55). Fasten the grip belt. Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 21
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Press EASY. appears on the LCD screen. Press START/STOP to start recording. START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Tips The [REC MODE] is fixed to [SP] (p. 60). 21 Index - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 22
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Shooting photos 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. 17). Press EASY. appears on the LCD screen. Press - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 23
press it fully. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques When Flashes Lights up disappears, the photo is recorded on the internal memory. 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 - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 24
. If you touch the movie or photo with , you can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Volume adjustment Previous Next To stop To fast-reverse To fast-forward To pause/play - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 25
Your camcorder starts playing the selected photo. Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen Slide show/pause Next Tips The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 66). To change the recording media, select the recording media on [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 55). To cancel Easy Handycam - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 26
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded on the internal memory (p. 55). Fasten the grip belt. Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 27
LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. If the access lamp is lit or flashing after recording is finished, it means that data is still being written onto the recording media. Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 28
during playback (p. 66). Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on the internal memory (p. 55). 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. 17 - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 29
to adjust the focus, then press it fully. Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo is recorded. See page 89 on the recordable number of photos. To change the image size, touch (HOME) [ IMAGE SIZE] a desired setting You cannot record photos while is displayed. (SETTINGS) [PHOTO - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 30
finger on the power zoom lever. If you move your finger off the power zoom lever, the operation sound of the power zoom lever may also be recorded. 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 - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 31
the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder , then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side . Tips A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded. Switching the screen display Information (remaining battery capacity, etc.) toggles off and on - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 32
In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the internal memory are played (p. 55). 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. 17). Touch (VIEW IMAGES - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 33
of Contents Your camcorder starts playing the selected recorded automatically during recording. This information is not displayed during recording, but you can display it during playback by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [VIEW IMAGES SET] [DATA CODE] a desired setting To adjust the sound - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 34
Table of Contents Your camcorder displays the selected photo. Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen To start/stop slide show Next OPTION MENU Tips When viewing photos recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, the screen. (playback folder) appears on Useful Recording Techniques Index 34 - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 35
first scene of each division is displayed on the INDEX screen. You can start playing back a movie from the selected thumbnail. Select the recording media which contains the movie you want to play back before the operation (p. 55). Touch (VIEW IMAGES). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears. Touch - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 36
You can search for desired images by date efficiently. Select the recording media which contains the image you want to play back before the ). Notes You cannot use the Date Index function for photos on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Touch (VIEW IMAGES). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 37
Techniques Touch date on the screen. The recording dates of images are displayed on the screen. Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen Touch / to select the date of the desired image, then touch . - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 38
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Touch the screen at the point you want to display in the center of the displayed frame. Adjust the magnification with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto). - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 39
audio. Useful Recording Techniques 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 supplied with the TV - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 40
. (SETTINGS) When connecting to your TV via a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.). When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) Connect the yellow - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 41
images once they are deleted. 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 Stick PRO Duo" media while deleting images from the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You cannot delete protected - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 42
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Touch / to select the recording date of the desired movies/photos, then touch . The movies/photos recorded on the selected date are displayed on the screen. Tips Touch the image down on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 43
time of the movies. If the movie you are capturing from has no data code, the recording date and time of the photo will be the date and time you captured from the movie. Useful Recording Techniques Index Returns to the beginning of the selected movie. 4 Touch . The captured photo is saved - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 44
recorded on the internal memory of your camcorder to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Insert "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media into your camcorder before the operation. Notes When you record a movie on the "Memory source of dubbing, follow the on-screen instructions to dub the Playlist. Select the - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 45
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Tips To check the dubbed movies after dubbing is finished, select [MEMORY STICK] on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] and play them back (p. 55). Copying photos You can copy photos from the internal memory of the camcorder to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Insert - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 46
movie or photo marked with in step 3. disappears. To protect all the movies and photos recorded on the same day at one time You can protect photos recorded on the internal memory by selecting their recording date. In step 2, touch [ PROTECT] [ PRT. by date]. To protect all photos on the - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 47
. 4 Touch [YES] . Notes You cannot restore movies once they are divided. 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 Stick PRO Duo" media while dividing movies on the - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 48
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 Stick PRO Duo" media while editing movies on the "Memory by using the supplied software. Playing the Playlist Select the recording media you want - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 49
Destination bar Touch [YES] . Tips When you select multiple movies, the movies are moved following the order appearing in the Playlist. Useful Recording Techniques Index The selected movie is marked with . Tips Press and hold the image down on the LCD screen to confirm the image - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 50
12cm DVD-R 12cm DVD+R The device does not support two-layered discs. Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. Turn on your camcorder, and connect the DVD writer to the (USB) jack of your camcorder with the USB cable of the DVD writer. The [EXTERNAL DRIVE] screen - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 51
camcorder screen. Close the disc tray on the DVD writer, and disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder. To play back a disc on the DVD writer Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Select the recording back movies on the TV screen by connecting the camcorder to a TV (p. 39). Insert - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 52
by For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected. Index 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 - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 53
played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette, by connecting your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer other than DVDirect Express, etc., 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 SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 54
[OUTPUT SETTINGS] [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. Checking the battery information You can check - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 55
Stick PRO Duo" media Set the recording medium to [MEMORY STICK] to record movies and/or photos on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (p. 55). 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 512 MB - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 56
89 for the recordable time of "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. "Memory Stick PRO Duo"media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media . (This size can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick"media. (You cannot use it in your camcorder.) You cannot use any type of memory card other than those mentioned - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 57
MB are discarded when the recording media space is displayed. The displayed size of the whole internal memory space will be slightly smaller than the size shown below despite displaying both free and used internal memory space. DCR-SX40: 4,000 MB DCR-SX41: 8,000 MB DCR-SX60: 16,000 MB Since - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 58
) (MANAGE MEDIA) [MEDIA FORMAT]. 2 Touch the recording media to be formatted ([INT. MEMORY] or [MEMORY STICK]). 3 Touch [YES] [YES] . Notes While [Executing...] is displayed, do not close the LCD screen, operate the buttons on the camcorder, disconnect the AC Adaptor, or eject the - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 59
your camcorder. 3 Touch (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [MEDIA FORMAT] [INT. MEMORY]. The [ FORMAT] screen appears. 4 Touch [EMPTY]. The [ EMPTY] screen appears. 5 Touch [YES] [YES] . Notes The actual performing time for [ EMPTY] is as follows: DCR-SX40: about 1 minute DCR-SX41: about - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 60
MODE] for each recording media separately. Figures such as 9M in the table show the average bit rate. M stands for Mbps. 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. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 61
× zoom is performed digitally. Up to 60 × zoom is performed optically, and after that, up to 2000 × zoom is performed digitally. STEADYSHOT You can is not used. AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto Slow Shutter) When recording in dark places, the shutter speed is automatically reduced to 1/30 second. - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 62
such as those described below. When your camcorder recognizes the remaining recording media capacity while the (Movie) lamp lights up When you press DISP to switch the indicator from off to on while the (Movie) lamp lights up When you select the movie recording mode on the HOME MENU Notes - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 63
meanings : This icon appears when the setting is [ON]. : This icon flashes when your camcorder detects a face. The icon stops flashing when the face is recorded in Face Index. : This icon appears when faces cannot be recorded in Face Index. Does not display the Face Index screen. Notes The - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 64
Stick PRO Duo" media is replaced with another one, the file number is assigned for each "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto Slow Shutter) When recording in dark places, the shutter speed is automatically reduced to 1/30 second. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [PHOTO SETTINGS] [AUTO - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 65
is horizontal or vertical. The frame is not recorded. Press DISP to make the frame disappear. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [PHOTO SETTINGS] [GUIDEFRAME] a desired setting OFF Does not display the guide frame. ON Displays the guide frame. Tips Positioning the subject at the cross - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 66
to customize the display) The default settings are marked with . DATA CODE During playback, your camcorder displays the information (data code) recorded automatically at the time of recording. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [VIEW IMAGES SET] [DATA CODE] a desired setting OFF DATE/TIME - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 67
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Tips The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV. Depending on the recording media condition, bars [--:--:--] appear. 67 Index - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 68
can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [LCD BRIGHT] (brighter (darker)/ Tips This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way. LCD BL LEVEL (LCD back light level) You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen's backlight - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 69
the LCD panel to the camcorder body, the setting becomes [NORMAL] automatically. Tips This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way. LCD COLOR You can adjust the color of the LCD screen. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 70
Table of Contents OUTPUT SETTINGS (Items for when connected to a TV) The default settings are marked with . TV TYPE See page 40. DISP OUTPUT (Display output) You can set where the screen displays are the time code on the LCD screen, and on the TV screen. Useful Recording Techniques Index 70 - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 71
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques CLOCK/ LANG (Items to set clock and language) The default settings are marked with . CLOCK SET See page 17. 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 - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 72
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques GENERAL SET (Other setup items) The default settings are marked with . DEMO MODE When your camcorder is connected to a wall outlet (wall socket), a demonstration movie appear about 10 minutes after you turn on the (Movie) lamp by pressing MODE. - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 73
camcorder to turn on and off when you open and close the LCD screen. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [GENERAL SET] [POWER ON BY LCD] a desired setting ON OFF The camcorder turns on and off when the LCD screen opens and closes. The camcorder does not turn on and - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 74
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 between the subject and the - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 75
to the top of the T (telephoto) side automatically and allows recording subjects at a close distance down to about 50 cm (19 3/4 in.). Notes When recording a distant subject, focusing may be difficult and can take some time. Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 76) when it is hard to focus - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 76
manually. Adjust the brightness when the subject is too bright or too dark. Steps In recording mode, (OPTION) (brighter) [EXPOSURE] [MANUAL] (darker)/ Table of Contents Useful Recording FOCUS] to [MANUAL], appears. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 77
or metal mesh in windows between the camcorder and the subject. Brings out the subject such as people or flowers while creating a soft background. SPOTLIGHT**( ) Prevents people's faces from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by strong light. SPORTS** ( ) Select to minimize shake - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 78
such as a piece of paper, to fill the screen under the same lighting conditions as you will shoot the subject. Touch [ ]. flashes quickly. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. Notes Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or adjust the color in - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 79
lighting conditions changed by bringing your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa, you need to redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure to readjust the white balance. FADER You can record ) You can record a movie with directional sound as you zoom in or out. Steps In recording mode, - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 80
microphone level for recording sound. Steps In recording mode, (OPTION) [MICREF LEVEL] a desired setting NORMAL LOW ( ) Records various ambient sounds, converting them into the appropriate level. Records ambient sound faithfully. Select [LOW] when you want to record an exciting and - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 81
camcorder, use the following list to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation p. 81 Batteries/power sources p. 82 LCD screen p. 82 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media p. 82 Recording - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 82
15). The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 15). 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 - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 83
the focus manually (p. 76). SteadyShot does not function. Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 61). Even if [ STEADYSHOT] is set to [ON], your camcorder may not be able to compensate for excessive vibrations. A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in the dark. This - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 84
) when playing back on 2ch stereo devices. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your playback device for details. Change the sound to 2ch when creating a disc using the supplied software "PMB." Playing back images stored on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on other devices Images cannot be - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 85
Connecting/Dubbing to other devices Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques 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. 39). The aspect ratio of the - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 86
flashing There are not enough free space for recording images. After storing the images on other media (p. 50, see Operating Guide too), delete unnecessary images, or format the "Memory the instructions. Recording media Internal memory format error. The internal memory of the camcorder is set - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 87
Stick may not be able to record or play images correctly. Use "Memory Stick" media recommended for your camcorder (p. 55). Do not eject the Memory Stick during writing. Data may be damaged. Reinsert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, and follow the instructions on the LCD screen. Deleting - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 88
Duo"media (unit: minute) Battery pack NP-FH30 135 (supplied) NP-FH50 220 NP-FH70 465 NP-FH100 1045 Expected recording time of movies Internal memory DCR-SX40: Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] (unit: minute) Recording time 55 (50) 85 (50) 175 (115) DCR-SX41: Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 89
8GB 16GB 2800 5700 11500 23000 47000 94000 The number of recordable photos shown is for the maximum image size of your camcorder. The actual number of recordable photos is displayed on the LCD screen during recording (p. 8). Notes Numbers in the table are based on using Sony "Memory Stick - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 90
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. , France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. Useful Recording Techniques Index 90 - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 91
clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [AREA SET] and [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] (p. 71). World time difference Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Time-zone differences GMT +01:00 +02:00 +03:00 - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 92
/playing back movies and photos on the camcorder. To enjoy movies or photos by connecting your camcorder to a computer, see "PMB Guide" then use the supplied application. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques * Only for the internal memory Image management files When you delete the - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 93
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 SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 94
on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You may not be able to play back images with your camcorder: 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 - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 95
to direct sunlight. This damages the LCD screen. Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor). For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions. Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example, from rain or sea water. If - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 96
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 the corner of "Memory Stick PRO Duo" - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 97
PRO Duo" media on your camcorder or a computer, you may not delete data from the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media completely. When you give the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media to somebody, it is recommended that you delete date completely using data deletion software on a computer. Also, when you dispose - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 98
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques 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 Micro," "MagicGate," " ," "MagicGate - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 99
Index Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Symbols 16:9 40, 60 4:3 40, 60 A A.SHUT OFF 72 A/V connecting cable 53 Abroad 90 AREA SET 71 AUTO SLW SHUTTR..........61, 64 B BATTERY INFO 54 Battery pack 15 BEACH 77 BEEP 68 BLACK FADER 79 BLT-IN ZOOM MIC 79 C CALIBRATION 96 - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 100
SNOW 77 SOUND/DISP SET 68 SP 60 SPORTS 77 SPOT FOCUS 75 SPOTLIGHT 77 SPOT METER 74 SPOT MTR/FCS 74 STEADYSHOT 61 SUMMERTIME 71 SUNRISE&SUNSET 77 Supplied items 13 T TELE MACRO 75 Telephoto 30 Thumbnail 41 Tripod 7 Troubleshooting 81 TV 39 TV color systems 90 TV TYPE 70 TWILIGHT - Sony SX41 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 101
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