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...). See "About handling of your camcorder to the Built-in USB Cable (p. 13), if the Built-in USB Cable is not long enough. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) ...images of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder" (p. 89). LCD screen Battery pack The camcorder is pre-loaded on -screen displays in each local language are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) ...
...). See "About handling of your camcorder to the Built-in USB Cable (p. 13), if the Built-in USB Cable is not long enough. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) ...images of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder" (p. 89). LCD screen Battery pack The camcorder is pre-loaded on -screen displays in each local language are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) ...
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... [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR-SX65/ SX85) [YES] [YES] . Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is... not possible due to insert the connector plug in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. US Note on external media periodically. Images cannot be lost ,... will be deleted when it is formatted, and cannot be contrary to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. Disconnect the ...
... [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR-SX65/ SX85) [YES] [YES] . Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is... not possible due to insert the connector plug in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. US Note on external media periodically. Images cannot be lost ,... will be deleted when it is formatted, and cannot be contrary to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. Disconnect the ...
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... simplified for illustration purposes are subject to change without notice. Table of contents Availability of such products is lit or flashing Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from images and screen indicators that actually appear on your camcorder The model name is shown in this manual when...
... simplified for illustration purposes are subject to change without notice. Table of contents Availability of such products is lit or flashing Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from images and screen indicators that actually appear on your camcorder The model name is shown in this manual when...
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... horizontally as scenes of fireworks, or night views. Using accessories Make good use zooming sparingly. US Index By always carrying spare batteries, you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. Evoking a feeling of spaciousness Use the panning technique. Accentuating movies with narration Consider the sound to be recorded with your...
... horizontally as scenes of fireworks, or night views. Using accessories Make good use zooming sparingly. US Index By always carrying spare batteries, you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. Evoking a feeling of spaciousness Use the panning technique. Accentuating movies with narration Consider the sound to be recorded with your...
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... for information quickly 2 Read this first 3 Notes on use 5 Operation flow 6 Advice for successful recording 7 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 12 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-SX65/SX85 17 Selecting the recording media for photos (DCR-SX65/SX85 17 Inserting a memory card 18 Recording/Playback Recording 20 Recording movies 21 Shooting photos 22...
... for information quickly 2 Read this first 3 Notes on use 5 Operation flow 6 Advice for successful recording 7 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 12 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-SX65/SX85 17 Selecting the recording media for photos (DCR-SX65/SX85 17 Inserting a memory card 18 Recording/Playback Recording 20 Recording movies 21 Shooting photos 22...
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Table of contents Useful recording techniques Additional information Troubleshooting 75 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 80 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos 83 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 83 Expected recording time of movies 83 Expected number of recordable photos 84 Using your camcorder abroad 85 Maintenance and precautions 87 About the memory card 87 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 88 About handling of your camcorder 89 Quick reference Screen indicators 93 Parts and controls 94 Index 96 US 11 Index
Table of contents Useful recording techniques Additional information Troubleshooting 75 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 80 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos 83 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 83 Expected recording time of movies 83 Expected number of recordable photos 84 Using your camcorder abroad 85 Maintenance and precautions 87 About the memory card 87 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 88 About handling of your camcorder 89 Quick reference Screen indicators 93 Parts and controls 94 Index 96 US 11 Index
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...DC plug with that on the DC IN jack. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to ...cord (Mains lead) AC Adaptor To the wall outlet (wall socket) 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. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts...
...DC plug with that on the DC IN jack. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to ...cord (Mains lead) AC Adaptor To the wall outlet (wall socket) 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. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts...
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You cannot use Sony portable power unit CP-AH2R/CP-AL (sold separately). Charge with the AC adapter in such situation. Battery pack NP-FV30 (supplied) NP-FV50 NP-FV70 NP-FV100 AC Adaptor 115 155 195 390 Charging time Built-in USB Cable* 155 315...this case, do not leave your camcorder connected for a long time. Tips You can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at hand. Turn off the power of contents Useful recording techniques When charging is finished, terminate the USB connection between...
You cannot use Sony portable power unit CP-AH2R/CP-AL (sold separately). Charge with the AC adapter in such situation. Battery pack NP-FV30 (supplied) NP-FV50 NP-FV70 NP-FV100 AC Adaptor 115 155 195 390 Charging time Built-in USB Cable* 155 315...this case, do not leave your camcorder connected for a long time. Tips You can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at hand. Turn off the power of contents Useful recording techniques When charging is finished, terminate the USB connection between...
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...; When you leave your camcorder and put it in a cool place. In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, close the LCD screen and make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15), the access lamp (p. 19) ... - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Notes Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as "Step 1: Charging the battery pack." Remove the battery pack from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. US 14 Index Even if the...
...; When you leave your camcorder and put it in a cool place. In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, close the LCD screen and make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15), the access lamp (p. 19) ... - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Notes Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as "Step 1: Charging the battery pack." Remove the battery pack from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. US 14 Index Even if the...
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... the LCD screen is flashing US 21 Index Table of contents Useful recording techniques Recording movies Press START/STOP to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing The media icon in the bottom left of the LCD screen...
... the LCD screen is flashing US 21 Index Table of contents Useful recording techniques Recording movies Press START/STOP to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing The media icon in the bottom left of the LCD screen...
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No indicator (Off ) (Auto) (On) ... Table of contents Using the VIDEO LIGHT You can use the battery pack is recommended that you press LIGHT, the indicator changes as follows. Do not use the VIDEO LIGHT directly in front of the eyes at a ...
No indicator (Off ) (Auto) (On) ... Table of contents Using the VIDEO LIGHT You can use the battery pack is recommended that you press LIGHT, the indicator changes as follows. Do not use the VIDEO LIGHT directly in front of the eyes at a ...
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... photos to delete them, before you try to delete them (p. 37). If the deleted movie is included in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 3 Touch and display the mark on the movies or photos to be You...
... photos to delete them, before you try to delete them (p. 37). If the deleted movie is included in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 3 Touch and display the mark on the movies or photos to be You...
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... point based on about half-second increments. If you divide the original movie, the movie added to divide (p. 37). Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the point where you selected the dividing point with more advanced editing. Tips You can divide a movie...
... point based on about half-second increments. If you divide the original movie, the movie added to divide (p. 37). Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the point where you selected the dividing point with more advanced editing. Tips You can divide a movie...
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.... Touch [YES] . 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. The recording dates of movies are not changed even if you...
.... Touch [YES] . 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. The recording dates of movies are not changed even if you...
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... by select COPY by date PLAYLIST EDIT ADD ADD by date ERASE ERASE ALL MOVE (OTHERS) category USB CONNECT USB CONNECT* USB CONNECT DISC BURN BATTERY INFO (MANAGE MEDIA) category MEDIA SETTINGS* MOVIE MEDIA SET PHOTO MEDIA SET MEDIA INFO MEDIA FORMAT INT. INT. MEMORY* MEMORY CARD REPAIR IMG.DB F. MEMORY...
... by select COPY by date PLAYLIST EDIT ADD ADD by date ERASE ERASE ALL MOVE (OTHERS) category USB CONNECT USB CONNECT* USB CONNECT DISC BURN BATTERY INFO (MANAGE MEDIA) category MEDIA SETTINGS* MOVIE MEDIA SET PHOTO MEDIA SET MEDIA INFO MEDIA FORMAT INT. INT. MEMORY* MEMORY CARD REPAIR IMG.DB F. MEMORY...
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... in the VISUAL INDEX screen. Out In To cancel the fader before starting the operation, touch [OFF]. Tips When 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 object for about...
... in the VISUAL INDEX screen. Out In To cancel the fader before starting the operation, touch [OFF]. Tips When 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 object for about...
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.... PHOTO CAPTURE See page 39. USB CONNECT See page 54. The default settings are marked with . DIVIDE See page 38. PHOTO COPY (DCR-SX65/ SX85) See page 41. Useful recording techniques Index US 70 OTHERS (Items for editing) See "Using menus" (p. 57) on the operation.... To close the battery information screen Touch . Table of the battery. PLAYLIST EDIT See page 42. PROTECT See page 37. MOVIE DUB (DCR-SX65/SX85) See page 40. BATTERY INFO You can check the estimated remaining capacity of contents EDIT (Items for ...
.... PHOTO CAPTURE See page 39. USB CONNECT See page 54. The default settings are marked with . DIVIDE See page 38. PHOTO COPY (DCR-SX65/ SX85) See page 41. Useful recording techniques Index US 70 OTHERS (Items for editing) See "Using menus" (p. 57) on the operation.... To close the battery information screen Touch . Table of the battery. PLAYLIST EDIT See page 42. PROTECT See page 37. MOVIE DUB (DCR-SX65/SX85) See page 40. BATTERY INFO You can check the estimated remaining capacity of contents EDIT (Items for ...
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.../DISP SET to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is not displayed. Tips The icons or indicators are marked with . AUTO2 Displays for about 3 seconds. ON Always displays. Table of...
.../DISP SET to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is not displayed. Tips The icons or indicators are marked with . AUTO2 Displays for about 3 seconds. ON Always displays. Table of...
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...In the event of this, the data stored on the internal recording media will neither copy nor retain your data. Overall operations p. 75 Batteries/power sources p. 76 LCD screen p. 76 Memory card p. 77 Recording p. 77 Playback p. 78 ... from the wall outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it to a warm place. If you press RESET, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder may check a minimum...
...In the event of this, the data stored on the internal recording media will neither copy nor retain your data. Overall operations p. 75 Batteries/power sources p. 76 LCD screen p. 76 Memory card p. 77 Recording p. 77 Playback p. 78 ... from the wall outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it to a warm place. If you press RESET, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder may check a minimum...
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...at all. Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION]) (p. 90). The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is completed (p. 12). The buttons on the power again. Charge the battery pack (p. 12). Change the setting of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 73), or turn on the touch panel quickly ...disappear. Set [DISPLAY SET] to the default settings when you do not work correctly or do not operate your Sony dealer. Table of contents Useful...
...at all. Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION]) (p. 90). The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is completed (p. 12). The buttons on the power again. Charge the battery pack (p. 12). Change the setting of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 73), or turn on the touch panel quickly ...disappear. Set [DISPLAY SET] to the default settings when you do not work correctly or do not operate your Sony dealer. Table of contents Useful...