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Click "Handycam" Handbook DCR-SX45/SX65/SX85 Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index 2011 Sony Corporation 4-264-741-11(1) US
Click "Handycam" Handbook DCR-SX45/SX65/SX85 Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index 2011 Sony Corporation 4-264-741-11(1) US
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US Index Table of contents Useful recording techniques Using the "Handycam" Handbook You will jump to the page for that is the Help of each page, and you will find information on using your camcorder connected to a computer will also be found in the Operating Guide and the "PMB Help" that item. Click here. You can print out the "Handycam" Handbook. Read the "Handycam" Handbook in this "Handycam" Handbook. Information on the right edge of the supplied "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" software. Searching for tips on how to the Help of Adobe Reader for ...
US Index Table of contents Useful recording techniques Using the "Handycam" Handbook You will jump to the page for that is the Help of each page, and you will find information on using your camcorder connected to a computer will also be found in the Operating Guide and the "PMB Help" that item. Click here. You can print out the "Handycam" Handbook. Read the "Handycam" Handbook in this "Handycam" Handbook. Information on the right edge of the supplied "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" software. Searching for tips on how to the Help of Adobe Reader for ...
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See "About handling of time may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. The LCD screen is manufactured using your camcorder to malfunction. Black points White, red, blue or green points Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of your camcorder" (p. 89). Index US Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not affect the recording in any way. LCD screen ...
See "About handling of time may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. The LCD screen is manufactured using your camcorder to malfunction. Black points White, red, blue or green points Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of your camcorder" (p. 89). Index US Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not affect the recording in any way. LCD screen ...
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...or accessories Do not try to format the recording media of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. Images cannot be sure to insert the connector plug in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. US If you cannot record/play back images, perform [...which was developed jointly by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR-SX65/ SX85) [YES] [YES] . Save important data to record or play correctly on this case, an indicator appears on...
...or accessories Do not try to format the recording media of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. Images cannot be sure to insert the connector plug in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. US If you cannot record/play back images, perform [...which was developed jointly by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR-SX65/ SX85) [YES] [YES] . Save important data to record or play correctly on this case, an indicator appears on...
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Confirm the model name of your camcorder The model name is shown in this manual when there is a difference in specification of this manual, the internal memory (DCRSX65/SX85) of your camcorder and memory card are called "recording media." Design and specifications of your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for illustration purposes are as follows. And, the illustrations of your camcorder and accessories are lit or flashing When using a digital still camera, and therefore may be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. ...
Confirm the model name of your camcorder The model name is shown in this manual when there is a difference in specification of this manual, the internal memory (DCRSX65/SX85) of your camcorder and memory card are called "recording media." Design and specifications of your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for illustration purposes are as follows. And, the illustrations of your camcorder and accessories are lit or flashing When using a digital still camera, and therefore may be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. ...
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US Index Recording movies and photos (p. 20) Recording movies 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 Saving images with a DVD writer/recorder p. 52 Deleting movies and photos (p. 35) If you delete the image data that has been saved on your computer or a disc, you...
US Index Recording movies and photos (p. 20) Recording movies 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 Saving images with a DVD writer/recorder p. 52 Deleting movies and photos (p. 35) If you delete the image data that has been saved on your computer or a disc, you...
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Zooming smoothly Zoom in and out slowly and smoothly. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. Accentuating movies with narration Consider the sound to be recorded with your body. By always carrying spare batteries, you can make the scene look stable. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is closer to the microphone than the recorded person. Excessive zooming will make the viewer feel tired when viewing them. And, use of camcorder accessories. Stay still at the end of panning for a balanced volume of voices, since the recording person is essential...
Zooming smoothly Zoom in and out slowly and smoothly. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. Accentuating movies with narration Consider the sound to be recorded with your body. By always carrying spare batteries, you can make the scene look stable. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is closer to the microphone than the recorded person. Excessive zooming will make the viewer feel tired when viewing them. And, use of camcorder accessories. Stay still at the end of panning for a balanced volume of voices, since the recording person is essential...
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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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... 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 Useful functions for recording...
... 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 Useful functions for recording...
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... 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 Copying photos 41 Using the Playlist of movies 42 Creating the Playlist 42 Playing the Playlist 43 Saving 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 Copying photos 41 Using the Playlist of movies 42 Creating the Playlist 42 Playing the Playlist 43 Saving movies...
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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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The CHG (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 clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. US 12 Index Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack CHG (charge) lamp Table of contents Useful recording techniques Battery pack DC IN jack DC plug Power 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. ...
The CHG (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 clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. US 12 Index Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack CHG (charge) lamp Table of contents Useful recording techniques Battery pack DC IN jack DC plug Power 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. ...
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..., you can charge your camcorder by using the USB connection support cable Tips See page 83 on the LCD screen. You cannot use Sony portable power unit CP-AH2R/CP-AL (sold separately). US 13 Index Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you connect the camcorder to a notebook...
..., you can charge your camcorder by using the USB connection support cable Tips See page 83 on the LCD screen. You cannot use Sony portable power unit CP-AH2R/CP-AL (sold separately). US 13 Index Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you connect the camcorder to a notebook...
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Remove the battery pack from your camcorder without any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 73). Notes on the battery pack When you leave your camcorder and put it in any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is not discharged. To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the battery pack is high. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder within the AC ...
Remove the battery pack from your camcorder without any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 73). Notes on the battery pack When you leave your camcorder and put it in any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is not discharged. To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the battery pack is high. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder within the AC ...
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POWER button MODE lamp 2 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. Index US 15 Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is open, press POWER. The clock starts. If you set the date and time again, touch (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [CLOCK SET]. Touch the button on your camcorder. Table of your camcorder when the LCD screen is opened. To turn on the LCD screen. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour. When an item is...
POWER button MODE lamp 2 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. Index US 15 Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is open, press POWER. The clock starts. If you set the date and time again, touch (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [CLOCK SET]. Touch the button on your camcorder. Table of your camcorder when the LCD screen is opened. To turn on the LCD screen. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour. When an item is...
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Table of contents Notes The date and time do not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on -screen displays to [OFF], turn off the power Close the LCD screen. Changing the language setting You can change the on the recording media, and can be displayed during playback. Touch (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] . If the button you touch does not react correctly, calibrate the touch panel (p. 90). To display the date and time, ...
Table of contents Notes The date and time do not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on -screen displays to [OFF], turn off the power Close the LCD screen. Changing the language setting You can change the on the recording media, and can be displayed during playback. Touch (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] . If the button you touch does not react correctly, calibrate the touch panel (p. 90). To display the date and time, ...
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... Step 3: Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used differs depending on your camcorder. Selecting the recording media for photos (DCR-SX65/SX85) Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) ...under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MOVIE MEDIA SET]. Table of recordable photos. The recording medium is changed . US 17 DCR-SX45: Memory card DCR-SX65/SX85: * Internal memory Memory card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on this recording media. ...
... Step 3: Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used differs depending on your camcorder. Selecting the recording media for photos (DCR-SX65/SX85) Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) ...under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MOVIE MEDIA SET]. Table of recordable photos. The recording medium is changed . US 17 DCR-SX45: Memory card DCR-SX65/SX85: * Internal memory Memory card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on this recording media. ...
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... memory cards. Notes MultiMediaCard cannot be used. Images recorded on SDXC memory cards cannot be played back or imported on memory card (DCR-SX65/SX85). Types of memory card that is not compatible with all recorded contents will be used. Do not attach a label, etc., to operate...
... memory cards. Notes MultiMediaCard cannot be used. Images recorded on SDXC memory cards cannot be played back or imported on memory card (DCR-SX65/SX85). Types of memory card that is not compatible with all recorded contents will be used. Do not attach a label, etc., to operate...
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... enough free space.] is displayed, initialize the memory card by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD] (DCR-SX65/SX85) [YES] [YES] . If you record only photos on the memory card, touch [NO]. Confirm the direction of notched corner...
... enough free space.] is displayed, initialize the memory card by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD] (DCR-SX65/SX85) [YES] [YES] . If you record only photos on the memory card, touch [NO]. Confirm the direction of notched corner...
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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 ...
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 ...