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...lead) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB connection support cable (1) Attach this camcorder. LCD screen Battery pack The camcorder is manufactured using your camcorder to the Built-in USB Cable (p. 13), if the Built-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...
...lead) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB connection support cable (1) Attach this camcorder. LCD screen Battery pack The camcorder is manufactured using your camcorder to the Built-in USB Cable (p. 13), if the Built-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...
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..., video tapes, and other manufacturers. The recorded movies or photos may be copyrighted. In such a case, save your recordings on battery pack/AC Adaptor Be sure to USB. Note on playback Images recorded on your images on other devices may...Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Save all your camcorder to another device with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR-SX65/ SX85) ...
..., video tapes, and other manufacturers. The recorded movies or photos may be copyrighted. In such a case, save your recordings on battery pack/AC Adaptor Be sure to USB. Note on playback Images recorded on your images on other devices may...Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Save all your camcorder to another device with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR-SX65/ SX85) ...
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... this manual when there is a difference in specification between models. Table of contents Availability of such products is lit or flashing Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from images and screen indicators that actually appear on the bottom of your camcorder. The main differences in specification of...
... this manual when there is a difference in specification between models. Table of contents Availability of such products is lit or flashing Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from images and screen indicators that actually appear on the bottom of your camcorder. The main differences in specification of...
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... dim light, such as you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of spaciousness Use the panning technique. By always carrying spare batteries, you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. Table of contents Useful recording techniques Advice for successful recording To get good results in recording Stabilizing your...
... dim light, such as you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of spaciousness Use the panning technique. By always carrying spare batteries, you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. Table of contents Useful recording techniques Advice for successful recording To get good results in recording Stabilizing your...
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... 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...
... 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...
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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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...) 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 the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of the arrow until it in...the DC plug with that on the DC IN jack. 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. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up...
...) 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 the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of the arrow until it in...the DC plug with that on the DC IN jack. 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. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up...
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... AC-U501AD/AC-U50AG (sold separately). The USB charging AC adaptor may not be depleted rapidly. US 13 Index You cannot use Sony portable power unit CP-AH2R/CP-AL (sold separately). Charge with customized or hand-built computers is not guaranteed. In this case, 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 the type of USB device used, charging may not function properly. If you fully charge a fully...
... AC-U501AD/AC-U50AG (sold separately). The USB charging AC adaptor may not be depleted rapidly. US 13 Index You cannot use Sony portable power unit CP-AH2R/CP-AL (sold separately). Charge with customized or hand-built computers is not guaranteed. In this case, 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 the type of USB device used, charging may not function properly. If you fully charge a fully...
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...AC Adaptor placed in a warm place. The temperature of contents Useful recording techniques To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is not discharged. This may cause a malfunction. Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the ...nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Notes on the battery pack When 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...
...AC Adaptor placed in a warm place. The temperature of contents Useful recording techniques To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is not discharged. This may cause a malfunction. Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the ...nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Notes on the battery pack When 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...
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... can start recording after turning on the camcorder. 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...
... can start recording after turning on the camcorder. 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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... to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to 150 cm (11 7/8 in. Table of contents Using the VIDEO LIGHT You can use the battery pack is shorter when you use the VIDEO LIGHT. When you press LIGHT, the indicator changes as follows.
... to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to 150 cm (11 7/8 in. Table of contents Using the VIDEO LIGHT You can use the battery pack is shorter when you use the VIDEO LIGHT. When you press LIGHT, the indicator changes as follows.
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... the same day at one time, touch [ DELETE] [ DELETE by date]. To delete all images recorded in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 3 Touch and display the mark on the LCD screen to select the recording...
... the same day at one time, touch [ DELETE] [ DELETE by date]. To delete all images recorded in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 3 Touch and display the mark on the LCD screen to select the recording...
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... of contents Dividing a movie 1 Touch (MENU) [Show others] [ DIVIDE] (under [EDIT] category). 2 Touch the movie to divide (p. 37). Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from OPTION MENU. US 38
... of contents Dividing a movie 1 Touch (MENU) [Show others] [ DIVIDE] (under [EDIT] category). 2 Touch the movie to divide (p. 37). Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from OPTION MENU. US 38
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... to be added to the Playlist. 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. Also, do not eject the memory card while editing movies on...
... to be added to the Playlist. 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. Also, do not eject the memory card while editing movies on...
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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.
... 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.
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... , set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO]. If you set [WHITE BAL.], [SCENE SELECTION] is set to [AUTO]. Tips If you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside use (or vice versa), aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about...
... , set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO]. If you set [WHITE BAL.], [SCENE SELECTION] is set to [AUTO]. Tips If you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside use (or vice versa), aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about...
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... "Using menus" (p. 57) on the operation. OTHERS (Items for editing) See "Using menus" (p. 57) on the operation. DELETE See page 35. MOVIE DUB (DCR-SX65/SX85) See page 40. PHOTO COPY (DCR-SX65/ SX85) See page 41. USB CONNECT See page 54. To close the battery information screen Touch . Useful recording techniques Index US 70
... "Using menus" (p. 57) on the operation. OTHERS (Items for editing) See "Using menus" (p. 57) on the operation. DELETE See page 35. MOVIE DUB (DCR-SX65/SX85) See page 40. PHOTO COPY (DCR-SX65/ SX85) See page 41. USB CONNECT See page 54. To close the battery information screen Touch . Useful recording techniques Index US 70
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... LCD is not displayed. Tips The icons or indicators are marked with . AUTO2 Displays for the setting. When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. If you switch your camcorder. The LCD screen is touched (Except rec & zoom buttons on LCD). ...
... LCD is not displayed. Tips The icons or indicators are marked with . AUTO2 Displays for the setting. When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. If you switch your camcorder. The LCD screen is touched (Except rec & zoom buttons on LCD). ...
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...be required to shoot after you press RESET, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder may check a minimum amount of data stored on . Additional information Troubleshooting ... it to the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 12). Press RESET (p. 94) using your data. Overall operations p. 75 Batteries/power sources p. 76 LCD screen p. 76 Memory card p. 77 Recording p. 77 Playback p. 78 Playing...
...be required to shoot after you press RESET, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder may check a minimum amount of data stored on . Additional information Troubleshooting ... it to the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 12). Press RESET (p. 94) using your data. Overall operations p. 75 Batteries/power sources p. 76 LCD screen p. 76 Memory card p. 77 Recording p. 77 Playback p. 78 Playing...
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... the default setting, when about 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your Sony dealer. Fully charge the battery again. The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged. If the temperature of the battery pack is not a malfunction. The battery pack has not been charged enough.
... the default setting, when about 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your Sony dealer. Fully charge the battery again. The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged. If the temperature of the battery pack is not a malfunction. The battery pack has not been charged enough.