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...to the Help of Adobe Reader for tips on how to the Operating Guide (a separate volume). US Index Information on using your camcorder to its fullest in this "Handycam" Handbook. Searching for information quickly Click an item on the right edge of each page, and you...; You can print out the "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. Read the "Handycam...
...to the Help of Adobe Reader for tips on how to the Operating Guide (a separate volume). US Index Information on using your camcorder to its fullest in this "Handycam" Handbook. Searching for information quickly Click an item on the right edge of each page, and you...; You can print out the "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. Read the "Handycam...
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...in any way. Take images of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at the sun. Index US See "About handling of your camcorder to malfunction. Black points White, red, blue or green points Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to the Built-in USB Cable (p. 13...; The LCD screen is pre-loaded on -screen displays in each local language are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. However, there may cause malfunctions. Do not aim at dusk. Table of contents Useful recording techniques Read this first Built...
...in any way. Take images of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at the sun. Index US See "About handling of your camcorder to malfunction. Black points White, red, blue or green points Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to the Built-in USB Cable (p. 13...; The LCD screen is pre-loaded on -screen displays in each local language are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. However, there may cause malfunctions. Do not aim at dusk. Table of contents Useful recording techniques Read this first Built...
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...which was developed jointly by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR-SX65/ SX85) [YES] [YES] . Note on playback Images recorded on your images on some type of external... with a cable, be contrary to format the recording media of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. Table of contents Useful recording techniques Recording When you use a memory card with your camcorder for the first time, formatting the memory card with your recordings on ...
...which was developed jointly by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR-SX65/ SX85) [YES] [YES] . Note on playback Images recorded on your images on some type of external... with a cable, be contrary to format the recording media of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. Table of contents Useful recording techniques Recording When you use a memory card with your camcorder for the first time, formatting the memory card with your recordings on ...
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...occur. Eject the memory card when the access lamp (p. 19) is subject to US Table of contents Availability of your camcorder The model name is shown in this manual when there is a difference in this manual for understandability. In this manual, the... internal memory (DCRSX65/SX85) of your camcorder and memory card are called "recording media." Design and specifications of such products is lit or flashing Remove the battery ...
...occur. Eject the memory card when the access lamp (p. 19) is subject to US Table of contents Availability of your camcorder The model name is shown in this manual when there is a difference in this manual for understandability. In this manual, the... internal memory (DCRSX65/SX85) of your camcorder and memory card are called "recording media." Design and specifications of such products is lit or flashing Remove the battery ...
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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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... about battery power shortages. By always carrying spare batteries, you not move your upper body slowly. US Index And, use of camcorder accessories. Stay still at the end of panning for a balanced volume of voices, since the recording person is essential that may make ... them. 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 your movies. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-...
... about battery power shortages. By always carrying spare batteries, you not move your upper body slowly. US Index And, use of camcorder accessories. Stay still at the end of panning for a balanced volume of voices, since the recording person is essential that may make ... them. 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 your movies. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-...
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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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...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 in the direction of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the mark on the DC plug with...You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after attaching it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of the...
...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 in the direction of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the mark on the DC plug with...You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after attaching it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of the...
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... 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 the upper left on , you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. You cannot use Sony portable power unit CP-...AH2R/CP-AL (sold separately). Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you can charge your camcorder by using the USB connection support cable Tips See page 83...
... 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 the upper left on , you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. You cannot use Sony portable power unit CP-...AH2R/CP-AL (sold separately). Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you can charge your camcorder by using the USB connection support cable Tips See page 83...
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... battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is not discharged. This may cause a malfunction. 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 AC Adaptor Use the nearby...battery pack from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any metallic objects. To use an electronic voltage transformer. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Notes Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket...
... battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is not discharged. This may cause a malfunction. 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 AC Adaptor Use the nearby...battery pack from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any metallic objects. To use an electronic voltage transformer. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Notes Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket...
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... turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on your camcorder. POWER button MODE lamp 2 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. When an item is not on the LCD screen. To set [... advances 1 hour. 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. Touch the button on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date...
... turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on your camcorder. POWER button MODE lamp 2 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. When an item is not on the LCD screen. To set [... advances 1 hour. 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. Touch the button on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date...
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...] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] [DATE/ TIME] . You can turn off your camcorder by touching (MENU) [Show others] [SOUND/DISP SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language ... 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. ...
...] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] [DATE/ TIME] . You can turn off your camcorder by touching (MENU) [Show others] [SOUND/DISP SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language ... 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. ...
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US 17 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. 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]. You can be used differs depending on your camcorder. The [MOVIE MEDIA SET] screen ...
US 17 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. 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]. You can be used differs depending on your camcorder. The [MOVIE MEDIA SET] screen ...
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...HG Duo" media are called "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards and SDXC memory cards are compatible with your camcorder. For recording movies on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, it is recommended that can be used. Do not attach a label...Class 2 or faster) can be used . Images recorded on memory card (DCR-SX65/SX85). Doing so may appear. Recording media icon The icon displayed on the LCD screen varies depending on the camcorder you connect a device that the connected devices are called SD memory cards. Notes...
...HG Duo" media are called "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards and SDXC memory cards are compatible with your camcorder. For recording movies on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, it is recommended that can be used. Do not attach a label...Class 2 or faster) can be used . Images recorded on memory card (DCR-SX65/SX85). Doing so may appear. Recording media icon The icon displayed on the LCD screen varies depending on the camcorder you connect a device that the connected devices are called SD memory cards. Notes...
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... recording a movie (Photo): When shooting a photo US 20 Index Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp. DCR-SX45: Memory card DCR-SX65/SX85: Internal memory Tips See page 17 on your camcorder. Table of your camcorder when the LCD screen is opened. To turn on changing the recording media...
... recording a movie (Photo): When shooting a photo US 20 Index Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp. DCR-SX45: Memory card DCR-SX65/SX85: Internal memory Tips See page 17 on your camcorder. Table of your camcorder when the LCD screen is opened. To turn on changing the recording media...
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...screen 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 the LCD screen. Rec & zoom buttons on LCD about 3 seconds, then ...recording has finished. During this time. The following states will be indicated if data is flashing US 21 Index You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again....
...screen 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 the LCD screen. Rec & zoom buttons on LCD about 3 seconds, then ...recording has finished. During this time. The following states will be indicated if data is flashing US 21 Index You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again....
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... display). Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are not displayed during recording. 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 playback. However, this case, set to [STANDARD] in the default...
... display). Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are not displayed during recording. 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 playback. However, this case, set to [STANDARD] in the default...
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... original size with the / on the LCD screen. Recording better images automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO) By pressing , you turn the camcorder toward the subject, the camcorder records using the INTELLIGENT AUTO function. When you can record images using the optimum combination of view (Wide angle) Close view ...recorded. You cannot change the zoom speed with the / button on the LCD screen. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in .) for recording movies and photos Zooming You can magnify images...
... original size with the / on the LCD screen. Recording better images automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO) By pressing , you turn the camcorder toward the subject, the camcorder records using the INTELLIGENT AUTO function. When you can record images using the optimum combination of view (Wide angle) Close view ...recorded. You cannot change the zoom speed with the / button on the LCD screen. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in .) for recording movies and photos Zooming You can magnify images...