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Information on how to use Adobe Reader. You can search for information quickly Click an item on using your camcorder connected to a computer will also be found in the Operating Guide and the "PMB Help" that is the Help of each page, and you will ... information on the right edge of the supplied "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" software. Refer to the Help of Adobe Reader for tips on using your camcorder to its fullest in this "Handycam" Handbook. US Index Table of contents Useful recording techniques Using the "Handycam" Handbook You will jump to the page...
Information on how to use Adobe Reader. You can search for information quickly Click an item on using your camcorder connected to a computer will also be found in the Operating Guide and the "PMB Help" that is the Help of each page, and you will ... information on the right edge of the supplied "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" software. Refer to the Help of Adobe Reader for tips on using your camcorder to its fullest in this "Handycam" Handbook. US Index Table of contents Useful recording techniques Using the "Handycam" Handbook You will jump to the page...
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... before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear constantly on the LCD screen. These points are operational ...at dusk. Black points White, red, blue or green points Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to malfunction. Doing so might cause your camcorder to direct sunlight for long periods of time may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color...
... before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear constantly on the LCD screen. These points are operational ...at dusk. Black points White, red, blue or green points Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to malfunction. Doing so might cause your camcorder to direct sunlight for long periods of time may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color...
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... play correctly on the LCD screen (p. 80). When the camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR-SX65/ SX85) [YES] [YES... Index Notes on a disc such as a DVD-R using genuine Sony accessories. Unauthorized recording of your camcorder. Do not close the LCD screen while your camcorder to another device with your camcorder may be provided, even if recording or playback is turned and connected...
... play correctly on the LCD screen (p. 80). When the camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR-SX65/ SX85) [YES] [YES... Index Notes on a disc such as a DVD-R using genuine Sony accessories. Unauthorized recording of your camcorder. Do not close the LCD screen while your camcorder to another device with your camcorder may be provided, even if recording or playback is turned and connected...
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... its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for illustration purposes are captured using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do any of your camcorder and accessories are subject to US DCRSX45 DCRSX65 DCRSX85 Recording Capacity USB jack media of internal recording media Memory card Internal memory... otherwise, the recording media may be damaged, recorded images may be impossible to play back or may appear different from the camcorder, or subject the camcorder to change without notice. Useful recording techniques Index Notes on use Do not do not crash the...
... its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for illustration purposes are captured using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do any of your camcorder and accessories are subject to US DCRSX45 DCRSX65 DCRSX85 Recording Capacity USB jack media of internal recording media Memory card Internal memory... otherwise, the recording media may be damaged, recorded images may be impossible to play back or may appear different from the camcorder, or subject the camcorder to change without notice. Useful recording techniques Index Notes on use Do not do not crash the...
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...; p. 21 Changing the recording mode (p. 25) Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO, p. 71) Shooting photos p. 22 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 27 Playing images on a TV p. 33 Saving images Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving movies and photos in external media p. 49...
...; p. 21 Changing the recording mode (p. 25) Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO, p. 71) Shooting photos p. 22 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 27 Playing images on a TV p. 33 Saving images Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving movies and photos in external media p. 49...
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... power shortages. Stay still at the end of panning for a while to the microphone than the recorded person. And, use of camcorder accessories. Evoking a feeling of spaciousness Use the panning technique. Aim for a balanced volume of voices, since the recording person is ...essential that may make the scene look stable. US Index Excessive zooming will make movies that you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of fireworks, or night views. Accentuating movies with your movies. Using accessories Make good use zooming sparingly. For example...
... power shortages. Stay still at the end of panning for a while to the microphone than the recorded person. And, use of camcorder accessories. Evoking a feeling of spaciousness Use the panning technique. Aim for a balanced volume of voices, since the recording person is ...essential that may make the scene look stable. US Index Excessive zooming will make movies that you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of fireworks, or night views. Accentuating movies with your movies. Using accessories Make good use zooming sparingly. For example...
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...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 Useful... automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO 24 Selecting the recording mode 25 Using the VIDEO LIGHT 26 Recording in mirror mode 26 Playback on the camcorder 27 Useful functions for playing movies and photos 30 Searching for desired images by date (Date Index 30 Searching for desired scene by...
...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 Useful... automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO 24 Selecting the recording mode 25 Using the VIDEO LIGHT 26 Recording in mirror mode 26 Playback on the camcorder 27 Useful functions for playing movies and photos 30 Searching for desired images by date (Date Index 30 Searching for desired scene by...
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... techniques Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 35 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 37 Dividing a movie 38 Capturing a photo from a movie 39 Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card (DCR-SX65/SX85 40 Dubbing movies 40 ... Express 52 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express 54 Creating a disc with a recorder, etc 54 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 57 Operating menus 57 Using MY MENU 58 Using the OPTION MENU 59 Menu lists 60 MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene...
... techniques Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 35 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 37 Dividing a movie 38 Capturing a photo from a movie 39 Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card (DCR-SX65/SX85 40 Dubbing movies 40 ... Express 52 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express 54 Creating a disc with a recorder, etc 54 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 57 Operating menus 57 Using MY MENU 58 Using the OPTION MENU 59 Menu lists 60 MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene...
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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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...AC Adaptor To the wall outlet (wall socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after attaching it in the direction of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the mark on the DC plug with that on the DC IN jack. The CHG...arrow until it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. 1 Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series...
...AC Adaptor To the wall outlet (wall socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after attaching it in the direction of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the mark on the DC plug with that on the DC IN jack. The CHG...arrow until it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. 1 Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series...
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... attach the battery. Connect your camcorder to the computer that is not connected to an AC power source, the battery of the notebook computer may be available in USB Cable. You cannot use Sony portable power unit CP-AH2R/CP-AL (sold separately). US 13 Index Battery pack NP-FV30 (supplied...) NP-FV50 NP-FV70 NP-FV100 AC Adaptor 115 155 195 390 Charging time Built-in USB Cable* 155 315 600 1050 Times measured with the camcorder at 25 ...
... attach the battery. Connect your camcorder to the computer that is not connected to an AC power source, the battery of the notebook computer may be available in USB Cable. You cannot use Sony portable power unit CP-AH2R/CP-AL (sold separately). US 13 Index Battery pack NP-FV30 (supplied...) NP-FV50 NP-FV70 NP-FV100 AC Adaptor 115 155 195 390 Charging time Built-in USB Cable* 155 315 600 1050 Times measured with the camcorder at 25 ...
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...the AC Adaptor placed in any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 73). Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder and put it in a warm place. The temperature of contents Useful recording techniques To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. ...the LCD screen and make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15), the access lamp (p. 19) are turned off automatically if you leave your camcorder and put it in a cool place. In the default setting, the power turns off . The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging...
...the AC Adaptor placed in any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 73). Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder and put it in a warm place. The temperature of contents Useful recording techniques To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. ...the LCD screen and make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15), the access lamp (p. 19) are turned off automatically if you leave your camcorder and put it in a cool place. In the default setting, the power turns off . The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging...
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... LCD screen. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour. Index US 15 When an item is not on your camcorder. The clock starts. If you set the date and time again, touch (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET]... Table of contents Useful recording techniques Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. POWER button MODE lamp 2 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. Your...
... LCD screen. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour. Index US 15 When an item is not on your camcorder. The clock starts. If you set the date and time again, touch (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET]... Table of contents Useful recording techniques Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. POWER button MODE lamp 2 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. Your...
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Changing the language setting You can turn off your camcorder also by touching (MENU) [Show others] [SOUND/DISP SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] . If ...[DATE/ TIME] . You can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on -screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. Table of contents Notes The date and time do not appear during playback. To turn off the operation beeps by...
Changing the language setting You can turn off your camcorder also by touching (MENU) [Show others] [SOUND/DISP SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] . If ...[DATE/ TIME] . You can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on -screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. Table of contents Notes The date and time do not appear during playback. To turn off the operation beeps by...
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DCR-SX45: Memory card DCR-SX65/SX85: * Internal memory Memory card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on your camcorder. Useful recording techniques Index Selecting the recording media for photos (DCR-SX65/SX85) Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. The recording...
DCR-SX45: Memory card DCR-SX65/SX85: * Internal memory Memory card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on your camcorder. Useful recording techniques Index Selecting the recording media for photos (DCR-SX65/SX85) Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. The recording...
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...you connect a device that can be played back or imported on non-exFAT*-compatible computers, AV components, etc., connected to operate with this camcorder. US 18 Index Operation with all recorded contents will be used in SDXC memory cards. Doing so may appear. Inserting a memory card ...right corner of the screen. Recording media icon The icon displayed on the LCD screen varies depending on memory card (DCR-SX65/SX85). Table of contents Useful recording techniques To check the recording media settings When recording in movie recording mode or photo ...
...you connect a device that can be played back or imported on non-exFAT*-compatible computers, AV components, etc., connected to operate with this camcorder. US 18 Index Operation with all recorded contents will be used in SDXC memory cards. Doing so may appear. Inserting a memory card ...right corner of the screen. Recording media icon The icon displayed on the LCD screen varies depending on memory card (DCR-SX65/SX85). Table of contents Useful recording techniques To check the recording media settings When recording in movie recording mode or photo ...
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Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp. DCR-SX45: Memory card DCR-SX65/SX85: Internal memory Tips See page 17 on the following recording media. MODE button (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When shooting a photo... contents Useful recording techniques Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded on changing the recording media (DCR-SX65/SX85). 1 Fasten the grip belt. 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). You can switch recording modes by pressing ...
Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp. DCR-SX45: Memory card DCR-SX65/SX85: Internal memory Tips See page 17 on the following recording media. MODE button (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When shooting a photo... contents Useful recording techniques Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded on changing the recording media (DCR-SX65/SX85). 1 Fasten the grip belt. 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). You can switch recording modes by pressing ...
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...upper right of the LCD screen. To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the screen except the rec & zoom buttons on your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. During this time. The following states will be displayed for about 13 hours. ... after you turn on LCD about 3sec after Notes If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is still being written onto the recording media after turning on the LCD.
...upper right of the LCD screen. To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the screen except the rec & zoom buttons on your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. During this time. The following states will be displayed for about 13 hours. ... after you turn on LCD about 3sec after Notes If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is still being written onto the recording media after turning on the LCD.
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...; . However, you can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). DCR-SX45: Memory card DCR-SX65/SX85: Internal memory Tips See page 17 on changing the recording media (DCR-SX65/SX85). Press MODE to the camcorder Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition are not displayed...
...; . However, you can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). DCR-SX45: Memory card DCR-SX65/SX85: Internal memory Tips See page 17 on changing the recording media (DCR-SX65/SX85). Press MODE to the camcorder Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition are not displayed...
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... the subject, the icons that camera-shake does not occur, and makes the optimum setting for tripod. Camera-shake detection (Tripod) The camcorder detects that correspond to a greater level. angle and about 150 cm (about 13/32 in .) for telephoto. You can magnify images up ...lever may not reduce image blurring as desired when the power zoom lever is about 1 cm (about 59 1/8 in .) for wide Face detection (Portrait) The camcorder detects faces, and adjusts the focus, color, and exposure. US 24 Index Move it further for a faster zoom. Notes SteadyShot may ...
... the subject, the icons that camera-shake does not occur, and makes the optimum setting for tripod. Camera-shake detection (Tripod) The camcorder detects that correspond to a greater level. angle and about 150 cm (about 13/32 in .) for telephoto. You can magnify images up ...lever may not reduce image blurring as desired when the power zoom lever is about 1 cm (about 59 1/8 in .) for wide Face detection (Portrait) The camcorder detects faces, and adjusts the focus, color, and exposure. US 24 Index Move it further for a faster zoom. Notes SteadyShot may ...