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... do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. See "About handling of the sun only in USB Cable is not long enough. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "...the language setting The on the camcorder (p. 47). See page 18 for the memory card you can use . LCD screen Battery pack The camcorder is manufactured using your camcorder" (p. 89). However, there may cause malfunctions. Do not aim at dusk. ...
... do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. See "About handling of the sun only in USB Cable is not long enough. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "...the language setting The on the camcorder (p. 47). See page 18 for the memory card you can use . LCD screen Battery pack The camcorder is manufactured using your camcorder" (p. 89). However, there may cause malfunctions. Do not aim at dusk. ...
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...) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR-SX65/ SX85) [YES] [YES] . Notes on some type of external media first...camcorder to the protection features of such materials may not be contrary to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. Disconnect the... deleted when it is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. Note on playback Images recorded on your camcorder may not operate correctly...
...) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR-SX65/ SX85) [YES] [YES] . Notes on some type of external media first...camcorder to the protection features of such materials may not be contrary to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. Disconnect the... deleted when it is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. Note on playback Images recorded on your camcorder may not operate correctly...
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... may be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. Eject the memory card when the access lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from images and screen indicators that actually appear on use Do not do not crash the camcorder against an object.
... may be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. Eject the memory card when the access lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from images and screen indicators that actually appear on use Do not do not crash the camcorder against an object.
Handycam® Handbook
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...movies that you can make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in dim light, such as you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. Aim for a while to the microphone than the recorded person. For example, using a... during shooting. Using accessories Make good use zooming sparingly. Evoking a feeling of spaciousness Use the panning technique. By always carrying spare batteries, you not move your movies. US Index The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is closer to make...
...movies that you can make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in dim light, such as you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. Aim for a while to the microphone than the recorded person. For example, using a... during shooting. Using accessories Make good use zooming sparingly. Evoking a feeling of spaciousness Use the panning technique. By always carrying spare batteries, you not move your movies. US Index The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is closer to make...
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... for information quickly 2 Read this first 3 Notes on use 5 Operation flow 6 Advice for successful recording 7 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 12 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date 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...
... for information quickly 2 Read this first 3 Notes on use 5 Operation flow 6 Advice for successful recording 7 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 12 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date 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...
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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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... 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 clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. US 12 Index The CHG (charge) ...lamp lights up and charging starts. Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack CHG (charge) lamp Table of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the mark on the DC plug with that...
... 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 clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. US 12 Index The CHG (charge) ...lamp lights up and charging starts. Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack CHG (charge) lamp Table of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the mark on the DC plug with that...
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... outlet (wall socket) with customized or hand-built computers is low. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. You cannot use Sony portable power unit CP-AH2R/CP-AL (sold separately). Table of contents Useful recording techniques When charging is finished, terminate the USB...
... outlet (wall socket) with customized or hand-built computers is low. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. You cannot use Sony portable power unit CP-AH2R/CP-AL (sold separately). Table of contents Useful recording techniques When charging is finished, terminate the USB...
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...on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack (). Notes on the battery pack When you leave your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a warm place. ... with your camcorder and put it in a cool place. In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, close the LCD screen and make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15), the access lamp (p. 19)...
...on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack (). Notes on the battery pack When you leave your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a warm place. ... with your camcorder and put it in a cool place. In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, close the LCD screen and make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15), the access lamp (p. 19)...
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...; in the bottom left of the LCD screen. Table of contents Useful recording techniques Recording movies Press START/STOP to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing...
...; in the bottom left of the LCD screen. Table of contents Useful recording techniques Recording movies Press START/STOP to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing...
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... off. Press LIGHT repeatedly to select . Recording in . Useful recording techniques Index US 26 Table of contents Using the VIDEO LIGHT You can use the battery pack is recommended that you press LIGHT, the indicator changes as follows. No indicator (Off ) (Auto) (On) ... It is shorter when you...
... off. Press LIGHT repeatedly to select . Recording in . Useful recording techniques Index US 26 Table of contents Using the VIDEO LIGHT You can use the battery pack is recommended that you press LIGHT, the indicator changes as follows. No indicator (Off ) (Auto) (On) ... It is shorter when you...
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...] [YES] [YES] . Touch to return to confirm the image. To delete all images recorded in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the Playlist. Tips You can free media space by deleting deleted. Index US 35 Undo the protection...
...] [YES] [YES] . Touch to return to confirm the image. To delete all images recorded in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the Playlist. Tips You can free media space by deleting deleted. Index US 35 Undo the protection...
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.... It may occur from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as you want to divide (p. 37). Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from OPTION MENU. US 38 Play and pause toggles as your camcorder while dividing the movie. Useful recording techniques Index...
.... It may occur from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as you want to divide (p. 37). Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from OPTION MENU. US 38 Play and pause toggles as your camcorder while dividing the movie. Useful recording techniques Index...
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... step 2, touch [ ADD by touching (OPTION). Touch to return to the previous screen. Touch [YES] . Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while adding movies to the Playlist. The selected movie is a list showing thumbnails of movies are not...
... step 2, touch [ ADD by touching (OPTION). Touch to return to the previous screen. Touch [YES] . Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while adding movies to the Playlist. The selected movie is a list showing thumbnails of movies are not...
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... by select COPY by date PLAYLIST EDIT ADD ADD by date ERASE ERASE ALL MOVE (OTHERS) category USB CONNECT USB CONNECT* USB CONNECT DISC BURN BATTERY INFO (MANAGE MEDIA) category MEDIA SETTINGS* MOVIE MEDIA SET PHOTO MEDIA SET MEDIA INFO MEDIA FORMAT INT. INT.
... by select COPY by date PLAYLIST EDIT ADD ADD by date ERASE ERASE ALL MOVE (OTHERS) category USB CONNECT USB CONNECT* USB CONNECT DISC BURN BATTERY INFO (MANAGE MEDIA) category MEDIA SETTINGS* MOVIE MEDIA SET PHOTO MEDIA SET MEDIA INFO MEDIA FORMAT INT. INT.
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... to readjust the white balance. Table of contents Useful recording techniques BLACK FADER Fades in/out with [ONE PUSH], if the lighting conditions changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, if keeps flashing after inside the house, or vice versa, you need to redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure to see...
... to readjust the white balance. Table of contents Useful recording techniques BLACK FADER Fades in/out with [ONE PUSH], if the lighting conditions changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, if keeps flashing after inside the house, or vice versa, you need to redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure to see...
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MOVIE DUB (DCR-SX65/SX85) See page 40. Useful recording techniques Index US 70 Table of the battery. PHOTO CAPTURE See page 39. BATTERY INFO You can check the estimated remaining capacity of contents EDIT (Items for other settings) See "Using menus" (p. 57) on the operation. ... "Using menus" (p. 57) on the operation. USB CONNECT See page 54. To close the battery information screen Touch . DIVIDE See page 38. PLAYLIST EDIT See page 42. PROTECT See page 37. PHOTO COPY (DCR-SX65/ SX85) See page 41. The default settings are marked with . DELETE See page 35...
MOVIE DUB (DCR-SX65/SX85) See page 40. Useful recording techniques Index US 70 Table of the battery. PHOTO CAPTURE See page 39. BATTERY INFO You can check the estimated remaining capacity of contents EDIT (Items for other settings) See "Using menus" (p. 57) on the operation. ... "Using menus" (p. 57) on the operation. USB CONNECT See page 54. To close the battery information screen Touch . DIVIDE See page 38. PLAYLIST EDIT See page 42. PROTECT See page 37. PHOTO COPY (DCR-SX65/ SX85) See page 41. The default settings are marked with . DELETE See page 35...
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... screen's backlight. NORMAL Standard brightness. The rec & zoom buttons on the LCD screen. AUTO1 Displays for the setting. When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is not displayed. The default settings are displayed in any way. LCD BL LEVEL (LCD backlight level) You can set where the screen...
... screen's backlight. NORMAL Standard brightness. The rec & zoom buttons on the LCD screen. AUTO1 Displays for the setting. When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is not displayed. The default settings are displayed in any way. LCD BL LEVEL (LCD backlight level) You can set where the screen...
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... turn on your camcorder. We will not compensate you for a while, then turn the camcorder on . Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 12). The plug of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket) or ... [SPOT METER] [SPOT FOCUS] [EXPOSURE] [FOCUS] US 75 Index However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. Overall operations p. 75 Batteries/power sources p. 76 LCD screen p. 76 Memory card p. 77 Recording p. 77 ...
... turn on your camcorder. We will not compensate you for a while, then turn the camcorder on . Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 12). The plug of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket) or ... [SPOT METER] [SPOT FOCUS] [EXPOSURE] [FOCUS] US 75 Index However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. Overall operations p. 75 Batteries/power sources p. 76 LCD screen p. 76 Memory card p. 77 Recording p. 77 ...
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... The ambient temperature is not a malfunction. The battery pack has not been charged enough. This is too high or too low. The buttons do not appear on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not operate your Sony dealer. Index US 76 This is too high or too... low, you cannot activate simultaneously (p. 79). Fully charge the battery again. These dots are some functions you may be able to charge it (p. 88). ...
... The ambient temperature is not a malfunction. The battery pack has not been charged enough. This is too high or too low. The buttons do not appear on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not operate your Sony dealer. Index US 76 This is too high or too... low, you cannot activate simultaneously (p. 79). Fully charge the battery again. These dots are some functions you may be able to charge it (p. 88). ...