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..."Handycam" Handbook in this "Handycam" Handbook. Table of contents Useful recording techniques Using the "Handycam" Handbook You will find information on using your camcorder connected to a computer will jump to the page for that is the Help of the supplied "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" software. Searching for ...information quickly Click an item on using Adobe Reader. Information on the right edge of Adobe Reader for an item by keyword using your camcorder to its fullest in addition to use Adobe Reader. You can print out the "Handycam" Handbook. Refer to the Help of...
..."Handycam" Handbook in this "Handycam" Handbook. Table of contents Useful recording techniques Using the "Handycam" Handbook You will find information on using your camcorder connected to a computer will jump to the page for that is the Help of the supplied "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" software. Searching for ...information quickly Click an item on using Adobe Reader. Information on the right edge of Adobe Reader for an item by keyword using your camcorder to its fullest in addition to use Adobe Reader. You can print out the "Handycam" Handbook. Refer to the Help of...
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... menu item that appear constantly on the LCD screen. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. Black points White, red, blue or green points Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to ... AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB connection support cable (1) Attach this camcorder. However, there may cause malfunctions. Do not aim at dusk. Take images of the sun only in any way. LCD screen Battery pack ...
... menu item that appear constantly on the LCD screen. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. Black points White, red, blue or green points Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to ... AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB connection support cable (1) Attach this camcorder. However, there may cause malfunctions. Do not aim at dusk. Take images of the sun only in any way. LCD screen Battery pack ...
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...] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR-SX65/ SX85) [YES] [YES] . Pushing the plug forcibly into the lens. In such a case, save your recorded images on the camcorder, due to the protection features of contents Useful recording techniques Recording ... case, an indicator appears on battery pack/AC Adaptor Be sure to format the recording media of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. It adopts the MTF measurement system for the contents of recordings cannot be saved or recorded. MTF= Modulation ...
...] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR-SX65/ SX85) [YES] [YES] . Pushing the plug forcibly into the lens. In such a case, save your recorded images on the camcorder, due to the protection features of contents Useful recording techniques Recording ... case, an indicator appears on battery pack/AC Adaptor Be sure to format the recording media of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. It adopts the MTF measurement system for the contents of recordings cannot be saved or recorded. MTF= Modulation ...
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... from images and screen indicators that actually appear on use Do not do not crash the camcorder against an object. Useful recording techniques Index Notes on your camcorder The model name is shown in this manual when there is subject to change without notice.... its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for illustration purposes are captured using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do any of your camcorder. Table of contents Availability of internal recording media Memory card Internal memory + memory card 4 GB 16 GB Input...
... from images and screen indicators that actually appear on use Do not do not crash the camcorder against an object. Useful recording techniques Index Notes on your camcorder The model name is shown in this manual when there is subject to change without notice.... its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for illustration purposes are captured using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do any of your camcorder. Table of contents Availability of internal recording media Memory card Internal memory + memory card 4 GB 16 GB Input...
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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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...your body. Table of contents Useful recording techniques Advice for successful recording To get good results in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to make the scene look stable. And, use of... that may make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in and out slowly and smoothly. By always carrying spare batteries, you turn your camcorder horizontally as scenes of spaciousness Use the panning technique. For example, using a tripod, you can make the viewer feel tired when viewing them...
...your body. Table of contents Useful recording techniques Advice for successful recording To get good results in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to make the scene look stable. And, use of... that may make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in and out slowly and smoothly. By always carrying spare batteries, you turn your camcorder horizontally as scenes of spaciousness Use the panning technique. For example, using a tripod, you can make the viewer feel tired when viewing them...
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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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... (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. 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 your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the mark on the DC...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. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect...
... (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. 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 your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the mark on the DC...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. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect...
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...the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at the upper left on the LCD screen. You cannot use Sony portable power unit CP-AH2R/CP-AL (sold separately). Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged...with the Built-in such situation. Table of contents Useful recording techniques When charging is finished, terminate the USB connection between your camcorder and computer. Notes Correct operation with all computers is not guaranteed. Charging the battery or the connection ...
...the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at the upper left on the LCD screen. You cannot use Sony portable power unit CP-AH2R/CP-AL (sold separately). Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged...with the Built-in such situation. Table of contents Useful recording techniques When charging is finished, terminate the USB connection between your camcorder and computer. Notes Correct operation with all computers is not guaranteed. Charging the battery or the connection ...
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... in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. Remove the battery pack 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 ...objects. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is damaged. The temperature of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with your camcorder. Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections as between a wall and furniture. ...
... in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. Remove the battery pack 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 ...objects. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is damaged. The temperature of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with your camcorder. Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections as between a wall and furniture. ...
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... touch [NEXT]. 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 not on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch . Your...
... touch [NEXT]. 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 not on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch . Your...
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... not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] [DATE/ TIME] ...screen. The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned Tips You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 73) is set to show messages in a specified language. Changing the ...
... not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] [DATE/ TIME] ...screen. The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned Tips You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 73) is set to show messages in a specified language. Changing the ...
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... the desired recording media. Touch [YES] . DCR-SX45: Memory card DCR-SX65/SX85: * Internal memory Memory card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on the screen of your camcorder. The [PHOTO MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired... [YES] . The following icons are recorded on this recording media. You can be used differs depending on your camcorder. The recording medium is changed . The recording medium is changed . Selecting the recording media for the number of recordable photos...
... the desired recording media. Touch [YES] . DCR-SX45: Memory card DCR-SX65/SX85: * Internal memory Memory card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on the screen of your camcorder. The [PHOTO MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired... [YES] . The following icons are recorded on this recording media. You can be used differs depending on your camcorder. The recording medium is changed . The recording medium is changed . Selecting the recording media for the number of recordable photos...
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...SDHC memory cards and SDXC memory cards are compatible with exFAT beforehand. Never execute initialization, otherwise all memory cards is not compatible with your camcorder Only "Memory Stick Duo" media that is not assured. "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media of up to 32 ... SDHC memory cards (Class 2 or faster) and SDXC memory cards (Class 2 or faster) can be used with your camcorder. For recording movies on memory card (DCR-SX65/SX85). US 18 Index If you use . Table of contents Useful recording techniques To check the recording media settings When...
...SDHC memory cards and SDXC memory cards are compatible with exFAT beforehand. Never execute initialization, otherwise all memory cards is not compatible with your camcorder Only "Memory Stick Duo" media that is not assured. "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media of up to 32 ... SDHC memory cards (Class 2 or faster) and SDXC memory cards (Class 2 or faster) can be used with your camcorder. For recording movies on memory card (DCR-SX65/SX85). US 18 Index If you use . Table of contents Useful recording techniques To check the recording media settings When...
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... recording mode lamp. DCR-SX45: Memory card DCR-SX65/SX85: Internal memory Tips See page 17 on changing the recording media (DCR-SX65/SX85). 1 Fasten the grip belt. 2 Open the LCD screen of contents Useful recording techniques Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded on your camcorder. MODE button (Movie...
... recording mode lamp. DCR-SX45: Memory card DCR-SX65/SX85: Internal memory Tips See page 17 on changing the recording media (DCR-SX65/SX85). 1 Fasten the grip belt. 2 Open the LCD screen of contents Useful recording techniques Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded on your camcorder. MODE button (Movie...
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...(movie/photo)/playback modes. To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the screen except the rec & zoom buttons on your camcorder during this time, do not apply shock or vibration to start recording. You can start recording after turning on the LCD. Table... if data is still being written onto the recording media after Notes If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of LCD screen. The icons and indicators on LCD about 13 hours. ...
...(movie/photo)/playback modes. To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the screen except the rec & zoom buttons on your camcorder during this time, do not apply shock or vibration to start recording. You can start recording after turning on the LCD. Table... if data is still being written onto the recording media after Notes If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of LCD screen. The icons and indicators on LCD about 13 hours. ...
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..., first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to turn on the recording media. 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...
..., first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to turn on the recording media. 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...
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... times the original size with the power zoom lever. angle and about 150 cm (about 13/32 in .) for a slower zoom. When the camcorder detects the subject, the icons that camera-shake does not occur, and makes the optimum setting for wide Face detection (Portrait) The... camcorder detects faces, and adjusts the focus, color, and exposure. If you turn the camcorder toward the subject, the camcorder records using the optimum combination of view (Wide angle) Close view (Telephoto) Move the power ...
... times the original size with the power zoom lever. angle and about 150 cm (about 13/32 in .) for a slower zoom. When the camcorder detects the subject, the icons that camera-shake does not occur, and makes the optimum setting for wide Face detection (Portrait) The... camcorder detects faces, and adjusts the focus, color, and exposure. If you turn the camcorder toward the subject, the camcorder records using the optimum combination of view (Wide angle) Close view (Telephoto) Move the power ...