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Page 2 - Read this first; WARNING; Battery pack; Notice for customers in the United

2 GB Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. CAUTION Batter...

Page 4 - Regulatory Information; Declaration of Conformity

4 GB For the customers in the U.S.A. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800- 222-SONY (7669). The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX43E Respo...

Page 5 - Supplied items; LCD screen

5 GB CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Thes...

Page 8 - Notes on use

8 GB Notes on use Do not do any of the following, otherwise, the recording media may be damaged, recorded images may be impossible to play back or may be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. Eject the memory card when the access lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing Remove the battery pack or AC Adapt...

Page 9 - Operation flow; Playing movies and photos

GB Operation flow Getting started (p. 12) Prepare the power source and recording media. Recording movies and photos (p. 20) Recording movies  p. 22  Changing the recording mode  Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO) Shooting photos  p. 24 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder  p. 2...

Page 10 - Table of contents; Getting started

10 GB Table of contents Read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Operation flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Page 11 - Customizing your camcorder

11 Table of c on ten ts GB Customizing your camcorder Using menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Getting detailed information from the “Handycam” Handbook...

Page 12 - Step 1: Charging the battery pack

12 GB Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack DCR-SR58E/SR68E/SR78E/SR88E DCR-SX33E/SX34E/SX43E/SX44E/SX53E/SX63E Battery pack DC IN jack DC plug AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) CHG (charge) lamp To the wall outlet (wall socket) Battery pack DC IN jack CHG (charge) lamp DC plug AC Adapt...

Page 13 - Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen.; To remove the battery pack; ) and remove the battery

13 G etting star ted GB You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. 1 Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by s...

Page 14 - To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source; attached, the battery pack is not discharged.; Charging the battery pack abroad; Notes on the battery pack

14 GB DCR-SX33E/SX34E/SX43E/SX44E/SX53E/SX63E 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. Charging the battery pack abroad You can charge the battery p...

Page 15 - Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the; Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.; Your camcorder turns on.; Select the desired geographical area with

15 G etting star ted GB 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. 2 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT ]. To set the dat...

Page 16 - To turn off the power; Changing the language setting

16 GB Notes The date and time do not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can be displayed during playback. To display the date and time, touch (MENU)  [Show others]  [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category)  [DATA CODE]  [DATE/ TIME]    ....

Page 17 - Step 3: Preparing the recording media; icons are displayed on the screen of your camcorder.; The recording medium is changed.; Touch

1 G etting star ted GB Step 3: Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used differs depending on your camcorder. The following icons are displayed on the screen of your camcorder. DCR-SX33E/SX43E: Memory card DCR-SX34E/SX44E/SX53E/SX63E: * Internal memory Memory card DCR-SR58E/...

Page 18 - To check the recording media settings; Types of memory card that can be used with your camcorder; Size of memory cards that can be used with your camcorder

18 GB  Touch [YES]  . The recording medium is changed. To check the recording media settings When recording in movie recording mode or photo recording mode, the recording media icon is displayed in the top right corner of the screen. The icon displayed on the LCD screen varies depending on the cam...

Page 19 - To eject the memory card; Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once.

1 G etting star ted GB Open the cover, orient the memory card’s notched corner as shown in the illustration, and insert into the memory card slot until it clicks. Close the cover after inserting the memory card. The [Create a new Image Database File.] screen may appear if you insert a new memory car...

Page 20 - Recording; To open the lens cover; Slide the LENS COVER switch to open.; Fasten the grip belt.

20 GB Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded on the following recording media. DCR-SX33E/SX43E: Memory card DCR-SX34E/SX44E/SX53E/SX63E: Internal memory DCR-SR58E/SR68E/SR78E/SR88E: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on changing the recording media (DCR-SR58E/SR68E...

Page 22 - Recording movies

22 GB Recording movies Press START/STOP to start recording. You can start recording also by touching  in the bottom left of the LCD screen. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can stop recording also by touching  in the bottom left of LCD screen. The icons and indicators on the LCD pane...

Page 23 - Data code during recording; a desired setting

23 Rec or ding/P la yback GB The following states will be indicated if data is still being written onto the 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 Th...

Page 24 - Shooting photos; Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully.

24 GB Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on the following recording media. DCR-SX33E/SX43E: Memory card DCR-SX34E/SX44E/SX53E/SX63E: Internal memory DCR-SR58E/SR68E/SR78E/SR88E: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 on changing the recording media (DCR-SR58E/SR68E/SR78E/SR88E/...

Page 25 - Playback; on the camcorder; Press; The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds.; Movies are displayed and sorted by recording date.

25 Rec or ding/P la yback GB Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the following recording media are played. DCR-SX33E/SX43E: Memory card DCR-SX34E/SX44E/SX53E/SX63E: Internal memory DCR-SR58E/SR68E/SR78E/SR88E: Internal hard disk Tips See page 17 o...

Page 26 - Playing movies; Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie.; To adjust the sound volume of movies; While playing back movies, touch

26 GB  To MENU screen  Displays the screen to select the index type ([DATE INDEX]/[ FILM ROLL]/ [ FACE]).  / : Displays movies recorded on the previous/next date. *  / : Displays the previous/next movie.  Returns to the recording screen. *  is displayed when  is touched. You can scroll the di...

Page 27 - Viewing photos; Your camcorder displays the selected photo.

2 Rec or ding/P la yback GB Viewing photos Your camcorder displays the selected photo. Tips When viewing photos recorded on a memory card, (playback folder) appears on the screen.   Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen To start/stop slide showNext OPTION

Page 28 - Playing images on a TV; or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO

28 GB Playing images on a TV Connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or VCR using the A/V connecting cable  or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO  . Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). Refer also to the instru...

Page 29 - Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable (; Connect your camcorder to the input jack of the TV.; When connecting to your TV via a VCR

2 Rec or ding/P la yback GB  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. 25). To set the aspect ra...

Page 31 - Making good use of your camcorder; Deleting movies and; You can free media space by deleting; To delete all movies/photos at one time

M ak ing good use of y our camc or der 31 GB Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos You can free media space by deleting movies and photos from recording media. Notes You cannot restore images once they are deleted. Save important movies and photos in advance. Do not remove the...

Page 33 - Saving movies and photos with a computer; Preparing a computer; When using a Macintosh

Sa ving mo vies and phot os with a c omput er 33 GB Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows) You can perform following operations using “PMB (Picture Motion Browser).” Importing images to a computer Viewing and editing imported images Creating a disc Uploading movies a...

Page 34 - Turn on the computer.; The installation screen appears.; Select the country or region.; the camcorder screen automatically.

34 GB  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 the disc drive of your computer. The installation s...

Page 36 - Starting PMB; Reading “PMB Help”

36 GB Creating a disc with one touch (One Touch Disc Burn) Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder that have not yet been saved with One Touch Disc Burn function can be saved on a disc automatically. Install “PMB” beforehand (p. 33), however, do not start “PMB.” Connect your camcorder to the wa...

Page 37 - Importing movies and

3 Sa ving mo vies and phot os with a c omput er GB 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Notes Movies and photos are not saved on the computer when you perform One Touch Disc Burn.   Importing movies and photos to a computer Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder can be imported ...

Page 38 - Creating a disc; At the top of the window, click

38 GB Creating a disc You can create a disc by selecting movies previously imported to your computer (p. 37). 1 Turn on your computer, and place an unused disc on the DVD drive. See page 33 for the type of discs you can use. If any other software than “PMB” starts automatically, shut it down. 2 Star...

Page 39 - Copying a disc

3 Sa ving mo vies and phot os with a c omput er GB 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to create a disc. It may take a long time to create a disc. Copying a disc You can copy a recorded disc to another disc using “Video Disc Copier.”Click [Start]  [All Programs]  [PMB]  [PMB Launcher]  [Disc...

Page 40 - Saving images with an external device; Saving images in

40 GB Saving images with an external device Saving images in external media (DIRECT COPY) You can save movies and photos on external media (USB storage device), such as an external hard disk drive. You can also play back images on the camcorder or another playback device. Notes For this operation, y...

Page 41 - When connecting an external media

41 Sa ving images with an ex ter nal devic e GB have not yet been saved on to external media can be saved. DCR-SX33E/SX43E: Movies and photos in the camcorder that have not yet been saved on to external media can be saved. This screen will appear only when there are newly recorded images. 6 After th...

Page 42 - To finish the external media connection; Creating a disc with a

42 GB  Play back the image (p. 25). You can also view images on a TV connected to your camcorder (p. 28). Notes The Date Index of photos cannot be displayed. If your camcorder does not recognize the external media, try the following operations. Reconnect the USB Adaptor Cable to your camcorder If t...

Page 44 - To play back a disc on the DVD writer

44 GB To play back a disc on the DVD writer  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. 14).  Turn on your camcorder, and connect the DVD writer to the  (USB) jack of your camcorder with the USB cable of the DVD...

Page 45 - Disconnect the USB cable.; A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO

45 Sa ving images with an ex ter nal devic e GB  After the operation is completed, touch [END]  [YES] on the camcorder screen.  Disconnect the USB cable. Creating a disc with a recorder, etc. You can dub images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette, by connecting your camcorde...

Page 46 - connecting cable with S VIDEO

46 GB  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 to the recording device (a disc recorder, etc.) with the A/V connecting cable  (supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO  (sold ...

Page 48 - Using menus; MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition); Setting menus

48 GB Customizing your camcorder Using menus Using the menus, you can perform useful functions 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...

Page 49 - Using MY MENU

4 C ustomizing y our camc or der GB Notes You may not be able to set some menu items, depending on the recording or playback conditions. Grayed out menu items or settings are not available. Tips Depending on the menu items being changed, your camcorder switches between playback mode and recording mo...

Page 50 - Using the OPTION MENU

50 GB Using the OPTION MENU The OPTION 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 , and the menu items you can change in the context appear.  Touch (OPTIO...

Page 51 - Menu lists

51 C ustomizing y our camc or der GB Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category SCENE SELECTION .................. Selects an appropriate recording setting according to the type of scene, such as night view or beach. FADER .................................... Fades scenes in or out. WHITE BAL. .............

Page 55 - Additional information; Troubleshooting; If you run into any problems using your

A dditional inf or mation 55 GB Additional information Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, follow the steps below.  Check the list (p. 55 to 57), and inspect your camcorder.  Remove the power source, attach the power source again after about 1 minute, and turn the ca...

Page 57 - Precautions; On use and care

5 A dditional inf or mation GB The Image Database File is damaged. Check the data base file by touching (MENU)  [Show others]  [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category)  the recording medium (DCR-SR58E/SR68E/ SR78E/SR88E/SX34E/SX44E/SX53E/SX63E). The memory card is damaged. Format the me...

Page 59 - Specifications; System

5 A dditional inf or mation GB Note on disposal/transfer of the camcorder (DCR-SR58E/SR68E/SR78E/SR88E/SX34E/SX44E/SX53E/SX63E) Even if you delete all movies and still images, or perform [MEDIA FORMAT], data on the internal recording media may not be completely erased. When you transfer the camcorde...

Page 62 - On trademarks

62 GB 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 Memory Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” are trademark...

Page 63 - Quick reference; Screen indicators; Upper left

Quick r ef er ence 63 GB Quick reference Screen indicators Upper left Indicator Meaning MENU buttonSelf-timer recordingMICREF LEVEL lowWIDE SELECTBLT-IN ZOOM MIC 60 min Remaining batteryRecording folder of memory cardVIDEO LIGHTReturn button Center Indicator Meaning [STBY]/[REC] Recording status Pho...

Page 64 - Parts and controls

64 GB Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. DCR-SR58E/SR68E/SR78E/SR88E  Built-in microphone  Lens (Carl Zeiss lens)  LENS COVER switch  LED VIDEO LIGHT  A/V Remote Connector (28) DCR-SX33E/SX34E/SX43E/SX44E/ SX53E/SX63E  Speaker  Lens (Carl Zeiss lens)  LENS COVER switch  ...

Page 67 - Index

6 GB Quick r ef er ence You will find the menu lists on pages 51 to 53. Index Internal memory .........................17 L LANGUAGE SET .......................16 M Macintosh ....................................33Maintenance ................................57MEDIA SETTINGS ....................17Memo...