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... the lens. Images cannot be contrary to insert the connector plug in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Index Notes on the LCD screen (p. 80). Save...57732; [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR-SX65/ SX85) [YES] [YES] . Unauthorized recording of such materials may be ...recommended that the image and sound are recorded without any problems. Compensation for video cameras and offers a quality typical of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or...
... the lens. Images cannot be contrary to insert the connector plug in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Index Notes on the LCD screen (p. 80). Save...57732; [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR-SX65/ SX85) [YES] [YES] . Unauthorized recording of such materials may be ...recommended that the image and sound are recorded without any problems. Compensation for video cameras and offers a quality typical of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or...
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Table of contents Useful recording techniques Capturing images beautifully without troublesome setting INTELLIGENT AUTO (24) Recording in a dimly-lit room VIDEO LIGHT (26) Flowers in close-up PORTRAIT(62) TELE MACRO(65) Checking your golf swing SPORTS (62) Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all its splendor FIREWORKS (62) SUNRISE&SUNSET (62) Focusing on the child on the left side of the screen SPOT FOCUS (64) SPOT MTR/FCS (64) Useful recording techniques Index US
Table of contents Useful recording techniques Capturing images beautifully without troublesome setting INTELLIGENT AUTO (24) Recording in a dimly-lit room VIDEO LIGHT (26) Flowers in close-up PORTRAIT(62) TELE MACRO(65) Checking your golf swing SPORTS (62) Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all its splendor FIREWORKS (62) SUNRISE&SUNSET (62) Focusing on the child on the left side of the screen SPOT FOCUS (64) SPOT MTR/FCS (64) Useful recording techniques Index US
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... 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 functions for recording movies and photos 24 Zooming 24 Recording better images automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO 24 Selecting the recording mode 25 Using the VIDEO LIGHT...
... 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 functions for recording movies and photos 24 Zooming 24 Recording better images automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO 24 Selecting the recording mode 25 Using the VIDEO LIGHT...
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...to 150 cm (11 7/8 in front of the eyes at close range. The length of time you can use the VIDEO LIGHT directly in . Do not use the VIDEO LIGHT according to the lens side (). Tips A mirror-image of the subject appears on and off. ... 180 degrees to the recording conditions. In this case, press LIGHT repeatedly to cancel the VIDEO LIGHT. Notes The VIDEO LIGHT generates strong light. Press LIGHT repeatedly to select . Table of contents Using the VIDEO LIGHT You can use the battery pack is recommended that you use the...
...to 150 cm (11 7/8 in front of the eyes at close range. The length of time you can use the VIDEO LIGHT directly in . Do not use the VIDEO LIGHT according to the lens side (). Tips A mirror-image of the subject appears on and off. ... 180 degrees to the recording conditions. In this case, press LIGHT repeatedly to cancel the VIDEO LIGHT. Notes The VIDEO LIGHT generates strong light. Press LIGHT repeatedly to select . Table of contents Using the VIDEO LIGHT You can use the battery pack is recommended that you use the...
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...outlet (wall socket) using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (sold separately), higher quality images can be produced than with an S VIDEO cable (sold separately) When connecting to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. ... A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connecting to another device via the A/V Remote Connector using an A/V connecting cable. A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately). Table of contents Playing images on a TV Connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or VCR using the A/V connecting...
...outlet (wall socket) using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (sold separately), higher quality images can be produced than with an S VIDEO cable (sold separately) When connecting to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. ... A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connecting to another device via the A/V Remote Connector using an A/V connecting cable. A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately). Table of contents Playing images on a TV Connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or VCR using the A/V connecting...
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... a TV compatible with the 16:9 (wide) signal, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. OUT/PANEL] . Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (, sold separately). Useful recording techniques Index US 34 The TV switches to a TV with the A/V connecting cable (, supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with...
... a TV compatible with the 16:9 (wide) signal, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. OUT/PANEL] . Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (, sold separately). Useful recording techniques Index US 34 The TV switches to a TV with the A/V connecting cable (, supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with...
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...operation. See "PMB Help" for details. Click [Start] [All Programs] [PMB] [PMB Launcher] [Disc creation] [Video Disc Copier] to create a disc. Double-click the movie to your computer (p. 45). 1 Turn on your computer, and place an unused disc on the DVD ...the movies. To select plural movies, hold the Ctrl key down and click thumbnails. 4 At the top of the window, click [DVD-Video (STD) Creation]. Table of contents Creating a disc You can save it down. 2 Start "PMB". 3 Click [Calendar] or [Index] on the left side...
...operation. See "PMB Help" for details. Click [Start] [All Programs] [PMB] [PMB Launcher] [Disc creation] [Video Disc Copier] to create a disc. Double-click the movie to your computer (p. 45). 1 Turn on your computer, and place an unused disc on the DVD ...the movies. To select plural movies, hold the Ctrl key down and click thumbnails. 4 At the top of the window, click [DVD-Video (STD) Creation]. Table of contents Creating a disc You can save it down. 2 Start "PMB". 3 Click [Calendar] or [Index] on the left side...
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...58371; Touch the recording media that contains the images on the camcorder screen. [ USB CONNECT]: Internal memory (DCR-SX65/SX85) [ USB CONNECT]: Memory card The displayed recording media differ depending on the model. ...can dub images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette, by connecting your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC... 14). Turn on a disc by connecting your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express, with the A/V connecting cable. Connect the device in...
...58371; Touch the recording media that contains the images on the camcorder screen. [ USB CONNECT]: Internal memory (DCR-SX65/SX85) [ USB CONNECT]: Memory card The displayed recording media differ depending on the model. ...can dub images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette, by connecting your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC... 14). Turn on a disc by connecting your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express, with the A/V connecting cable. Connect the device in...
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.... Start playback on your camcorder. Notes Since dubbing is not necessary. A/V Remote Connector Input S VIDEO (Yellow) VIDEO (Yellow) (White) AUDIO (Red) Signal flow Insert the recording media in the recording device. If your ...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 separately) When connecting to the instruction manuals supplied with an A/V connecting cable. In addition, touch (MENU) [Show others...
.... Start playback on your camcorder. Notes Since dubbing is not necessary. A/V Remote Connector Input S VIDEO (Yellow) VIDEO (Yellow) (White) AUDIO (Red) Signal flow Insert the recording media in the recording device. If your ...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 separately) When connecting to the instruction manuals supplied with an A/V connecting cable. In addition, touch (MENU) [Show others...
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Table of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack on the device. OUTPUT] [V-OUT/PANEL] . When the screen size of display devices (TV, etc.) is 4:3, touch (MENU) [Show others] [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [TV TYPE] [4:3] . When you connect a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of contents Useful recording techniques Index US 56
Table of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack on the device. OUTPUT] [V-OUT/PANEL] . When the screen size of display devices (TV, etc.) is 4:3, touch (MENU) [Show others] [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [TV TYPE] [4:3] . When you connect a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of contents Useful recording techniques Index US 56
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... balance is appropriately adjusted for the following recording conditions: Indoors At party scenes or studios where the lighting conditions change quickly Under video lamps in a studio, or under white or cool white fluorescent lamps. When you select [ONE PUSH], keep framing white objects while is flashing quickly...
... balance is appropriately adjusted for the following recording conditions: Indoors At party scenes or studios where the lighting conditions change quickly Under video lamps in a studio, or under white or cool white fluorescent lamps. When you select [ONE PUSH], keep framing white objects while is flashing quickly...
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... jack of the computer other devices You cannot hear the sound on the TV connected to your camcorder. When you record images using the S VIDEO plug, make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting cable are connected (p. 54). Make sure to connect the cable to the input jack...
... jack of the computer other devices You cannot hear the sound on the TV connected to your camcorder. When you record images using the S VIDEO plug, make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting cable are connected (p. 54). Make sure to connect the cable to the input jack...
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... camcorder is a NTSC-system-based camcorder. System NTSC PAL PAL-M PAL-N SECAM Used in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack. Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak...
... camcorder is a NTSC-system-based camcorder. System NTSC PAL PAL-M PAL-N SECAM Used in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack. Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak...
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... when you bring your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it. Doing so might cause heat to record properly. Near AM receivers and video equipment. Never leave them exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the LCD screen. Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) or DC ... any liquid that may be repaired. Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen, or the lens may have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with a new one. Each battery's life is probably time to your ...
... when you bring your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it. Doing so might cause heat to record properly. Near AM receivers and video equipment. Never leave them exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the LCD screen. Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) or DC ... any liquid that may be repaired. Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen, or the lens may have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with a new one. Each battery's life is probably time to your ...
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...Index You will find licenses (in your camcorder. When downloading the source code, select DCR-SX20 as the model for your camcorder. To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is provided...LGPL" software. Please read the following . This informs you of the following sections. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you have a right to have an obligation to download it...THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG...
...Index You will find licenses (in your camcorder. When downloading the source code, select DCR-SX20 as the model for your camcorder. To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is provided...LGPL" software. Please read the following . This informs you of the following sections. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you have a right to have an obligation to download it...THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG...
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... button (57) Self-timer recording (68) MICREF LEVEL low (67) WIDE SELECT (67) BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (67) Remaining battery Recording folder of memory card VIDEO LIGHT (26) Return button (57) Center Indicator [STBY]/[REC] Meaning Recording status (21) Photo size (68) Slide show set (32) Warning (80) Playback...
... button (57) Self-timer recording (68) MICREF LEVEL low (67) WIDE SELECT (67) BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (67) Remaining battery Recording folder of memory card VIDEO LIGHT (26) Return button (57) Center Indicator [STBY]/[REC] Meaning Recording status (21) Photo size (68) Slide show set (32) Warning (80) Playback...
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... panel with the LCD screen facing out. Table of contents Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. Lens (Carl Zeiss lens) LED VIDEO LIGHT (26) Built-in microphone (VIEW IMAGES) button (27) POWER button (15) LIGHT button (26) Press to initialize all the settings...
... panel with the LCD screen facing out. Table of contents Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. Lens (Carl Zeiss lens) LED VIDEO LIGHT (26) Built-in microphone (VIEW IMAGES) button (27) POWER button (15) LIGHT button (26) Press to initialize all the settings...
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... TV 33 TV color systems 85 TV TYPE 33 TWILIGHT 62 U USB cable 52, 54 USB CONNECT 52, 54 USB LUN SETTING 74 V VBR 83 VIDEO LIGHT 26 VIEW IMAGES 27, 30 VISUAL INDEX 27 Volume 28, 72 W Wall outlet (wall socket 12 Warning messages 81 WHITE BAL 63 WHITE FADER...
... TV 33 TV color systems 85 TV TYPE 33 TWILIGHT 62 U USB cable 52, 54 USB CONNECT 52, 54 USB LUN SETTING 74 V VBR 83 VIDEO LIGHT 26 VIEW IMAGES 27, 30 VISUAL INDEX 27 Volume 28, 72 W Wall outlet (wall socket 12 Warning messages 81 WHITE BAL 63 WHITE FADER...
Operating Guide
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Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in China US/ES 4-264-731-11(1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide US Guía de operaciones ES DCR-SX45/SX65/SX85
Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in China US/ES 4-264-731-11(1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide US Guía de operaciones ES DCR-SX45/SX65/SX85
Operating Guide
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...then perform [MEDIA FORMAT] by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR-SX65/ SX85) [YES] [YES] . If you use a memory card with your camcorder for the first time, formatting the memory ... not play back images, perform [MEDIA FORMAT] If you need an NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other manufacturers. Save important data to your computer, etc., beforehand. Before starting to record, test the recording function ...
...then perform [MEDIA FORMAT] by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR-SX65/ SX85) [YES] [YES] . If you use a memory card with your camcorder for the first time, formatting the memory ... not play back images, perform [MEDIA FORMAT] If you need an NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other manufacturers. Save important data to your computer, etc., beforehand. Before starting to record, test the recording function ...