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Sony Handycam DCR-SX30E User Manual

Sony Handycam DCR-SX30E
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4-132-765-11(1)
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
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Sony Handycam DCR-SX30E Specifications

General IconGeneral
Digital zoom2000 x
Optical zoom60 x
Image stabilizerYes
Focal length range1.08 - 108 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)44 - 2640 mm
Sensor typeCCD
Total megapixels0.8 MP
Optical sensor size1/8 \
Display diagonal2.7 \
Video out1
Internal memory4096 MB
Video formats supportedMPEG2
Still image resolution(s)640 x 480
Camera shutter speed1/3 - 1/3500 s
Minimum illumination6 lx
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Compatible memory cardsMS Duo
Product colorSilver
Battery typeNP-FH30
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth107 mm
Width57 mm
Height59 mm
Weight240 g

Summary

Read this first

AC Adaptor and UK Customer Notice

Safety and operational notes for AC adaptor and UK customers.

Disposal Guidelines

Instructions for environmentally sound disposal of electrical equipment and batteries.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity and Supplied Items

Compliance statements and list of included accessories for the camcorder.

Notes on Use

Using the Camcorder

Important tips and information for operating the camcorder.

On Recording

Advice and considerations for recording movies and photos.

About Changing Language and Manual

Instructions for changing the screen language and context for the manual.

Operation Flow

Recording, Playing, Saving, and Deleting

Step-by-step guide to core camcorder operations from recording to file management.

Getting Started

Step 1: Charging the Battery Pack

Procedure for charging the camcorder's battery pack.

Step 2: Power On, Time Setting, and Language

Initial setup including powering on, setting date/time, and language configuration.

Making Good Use of Your Camcorder

File Management and Shooting Conditions

Tips for deleting files, managing media, and coping with shooting conditions.

Customizing Menus and Help

How to customize camcorder settings via menus and use the help function.

Additional Information

Troubleshooting and Warnings

Guide for resolving common camcorder problems and understanding warning indicators.

Precautions

Important safety guidelines, maintenance, and care instructions for optimal camcorder use.

Specifications

Technical details of the camcorder's hardware, power requirements, and accessories.

Screen Indicators and Parts

Explanations of screen icons and identification of camcorder components and controls.

Recording

Recording Movies

Instructions for capturing video footage with the camcorder.

Shooting Photos

Instructions for capturing still images with the camcorder.

Recording

Easy Handycam Operation

Simplified operation mode for basic recording and playback functions.

Playback

Playback on Camcorder

How to review recorded movies and photos directly on the camcorder.

Playing Movies and Viewing Photos

Detailed steps for playing back movies and viewing still photos.

Playing Images on a TV

Connecting and Playing on a TV

Steps to connect the camcorder to a television for playback of movies and photos.

Saving Movies and Photos with a Computer

Computer Preparation and Software Installation

Requirements for PC connection and installation of Picture Motion Browser software.

One Touch Disc Burn

Method for saving camcorder content onto a disc using the one-touch feature.

Saving Movies and Photos with a Computer

Easy PC Back-up

Procedure for automatically backing up camcorder media to a computer.

Saving Movies and Photos with a Computer

Starting and Using PMB

Launching PMB software and accessing its help documentation.

Disc Creation, Copying, and Editing

Creating discs, copying, editing movies, and capturing photos using PMB.

Saving Images with a DVD Writer/Recorder

Creating a Disc with DVDirect Express

Instructions for using DVDirect Express to save camcorder footage onto discs.

Creating Discs with Other Writers/Recorders

Saving camcorder content to discs using compatible DVD writers other than DVDirect Express.

Making Good Use of Your Camcorder

Deleting and Formatting Media

Freeing up storage space by deleting files and preparing media for reuse.

Shooting Conditions and Media Management

Adjusting shooting settings and managing recording media.

Customizing Menus and Settings

How to customize camcorder settings via menus and use the help function.

Making Good Use of Your Camcorder

Selecting and Checking Media

Selecting recording media for photos and checking current settings.

Copying to Memory Stick Media

Transferring content from internal memory to Memory Stick PRO Duo media.

Making Good Use of Your Camcorder

Camcorder Settings Menu Overview

Overview of settings for Movie, Photo, View, Sound, Output, Clock, and General.

Getting Detailed Information from the "Handycam Handbook"

Additional Information

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Guide for resolving common camcorder problems and software errors.

Additional Information

Self-Diagnosis and Warning Indicators

Explanations of error codes and warning symbols displayed on the camcorder screen.

Precautions

On Use, Care, and Storage

Safety guidelines, maintenance, and care instructions for optimal camcorder use.

Disposal and Data Transfer Notes

Guidelines for safe data deletion and proper disposal of the camcorder and its media.

Specifications

System, LCD, and General Specs

Technical details of the camcorder's system, LCD screen, and general features.

AC Adaptor and Battery Pack Specs

Specifications for the AC adaptor and rechargeable battery pack.

Specifications

Charging and Recording Time Estimates

Information on battery life and media recording durations under various conditions.

On Trademarks

Screen Indicators

Parts and Controls

Camcorder Components and Buttons Overview

Identification and function of all physical buttons, ports, and parts of the camcorder.

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