Sony HANDYCAM 4-170-099-12(1) Operating Manual page 7

When the camcorder is connected to a
computer or accessories
Do not try to format the recording media of the

camcorder using a computer. If you do so, your
camcorder may not operate correctly.
When connecting your camcorder to another

device with a cable, be sure to insert the
connector plug in the correct way. Pushing the
plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the
terminal and may result in a malfunction of
your camcorder.
If you cannot record/play back images,
perform [MEDIA FORMAT]
If you repeat recording/deleting images for

a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on
the recording media. Images cannot be saved
or recorded. In such a case, save your images
on some type of external media first, and then
perform [MEDIA FORMAT] by touching
(MENU)  [Show others]  [MEDIA
FORMAT] (under
category)  the desired medium (DCR-SR58E/
SR68E/SR78E/SR88E/SX34E/SX44E/SX53E/
SX63E)  [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 typical of a Carl Zeiss lens.
MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. The
number value indicates the amount of light
from a subject coming into the lens.
Notes on optional accessories
We recommend using genuine Sony accessories.

Availability of such products is subject to

country/region.
About images, illustrations, and screen
displays of this manual
The example images used in this manual for

illustration purposes are captured using a
digital still camera, and therefore may appear
different from images and screen indicators that
[MANAGE MEDIA]
.
actually appear on your camcorder. And, the
illustrations of your camcorder and its screen
indication are exaggerated or simplified for
understandability.
In this manual, the internal hard disk (DCR-

SR58E/SR68E/SR78E/SR88E), the internal
memory (DCR-SX34E/SX44E/SX53E/SX63E)
of your camcorder and memory card are called
"recording media. "
Design and specifications of your camcorder

and accessories are subject to change without
notice.
Confirm the model name of your
camcorder
The model name is shown in this manual when

there is a difference in specification between
models. Confirm the model name on the
bottom of your camcorder.
The main differences in specification of this

series are as follows.
Recording
media
DCR- Internal
SR58E hard
disk +
DCR-
memory
SR68E
card
DCR-
SR78E
DCR-
SR88E
DCR- Memory
SX33E card
DCR-
SX43E
DCR- Internal
SX34E memory
+
DCR-
memory
SX44E
card
DCR-
SX53E
DCR-
SX63E
Capacity USB jack
of internal
recording
media
80 GB Output
only
Input/
output
120 GB Output
only
Input/
output
Output

only
Input/
output
4 GB Output
only
Input/
output
16 GB Output
only
Input/
output
GB