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... points are normal results of contents Useful recording techniques Read this first Built-in USB Cable Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are operational for the memory card you can use . Index US
... points are normal results of contents Useful recording techniques Read this first Built-in USB Cable Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are operational for the memory card you can use . Index US
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...Recording When you use a memory card with your camcorder for the first time, formatting the memory card 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) [YES] ... [MEDIA FORMAT] If you do so, your camcorder may result in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Notes on SD memory cards cannot be contrary to make sure that you save all your recorded image data To prevent...
...Recording When you use a memory card with your camcorder for the first time, formatting the memory card 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) [YES] ... [MEDIA FORMAT] If you do so, your camcorder may result in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Notes on SD memory cards cannot be contrary to make sure that you save all your recorded image data To prevent...
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...In this manual when there is a difference in specification between models. DCRSX45 DCRSX65 DCRSX85 Recording Capacity USB jack media of internal recording media Memory card Internal memory + memory card 4 GB 16 GB Input/ output shock or vibration when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15) or the access lamp (p. ... When using a digital still camera, and therefore may be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. Eject the memory card when the access lamp (p. 19) is subject to country/region. Confirm the model name on the bottom of your camcorder. ...
...In this manual when there is a difference in specification between models. DCRSX45 DCRSX65 DCRSX85 Recording Capacity USB jack media of internal recording media Memory card Internal memory + memory card 4 GB 16 GB Input/ output shock or vibration when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15) or the access lamp (p. ... When using a digital still camera, and therefore may be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. Eject the memory card when the access lamp (p. 19) is subject to country/region. Confirm the model name on the bottom of your camcorder. ...
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... 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 movies and photos 24 Zooming...
... 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 movies and photos 24 Zooming...
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... 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 Copying photos 41 Using the Playlist of movies 42 Creating the Playlist 42 Playing the Playlist 43 Saving movies and...
... 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 Copying photos 41 Using the Playlist of movies 42 Creating the Playlist 42 Playing the Playlist 43 Saving movies and...
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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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... screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. Touch [YES] . 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]. ... number of your camcorder. The following icons are recorded on the screen of recordable photos. 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.
... screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. Touch [YES] . 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]. ... number of your camcorder. The following icons are recorded on the screen of recordable photos. 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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... and SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards and SDXC memory cards are compatible with this camcorder by USB cable. If you connect a device that is about a half the size of the standard "Memory Stick" media, and standard-sized SD memory cards can be used . Images recorded on memory card (DCR-SX65/SX85). Inserting a memory card Notes Set the recording medium to [MEMORY CARD] to...
... and SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards and SDXC memory cards are compatible with this camcorder by USB cable. If you connect a device that is about a half the size of the standard "Memory Stick" media, and standard-sized SD memory cards can be used . Images recorded on memory card (DCR-SX65/SX85). Inserting a memory card Notes Set the recording medium to [MEMORY CARD] to...
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... you record only photos on the memory card, touch [NO]. Confirm the direction of the memory card. If you insert a new memory card. In that there is not 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] ...
... you record only photos on the memory card, touch [NO]. Confirm the direction of the memory card. If you insert a new memory card. In that there is not 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] ...
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... the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE. 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 LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE. 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...
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... them , touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA INFO] (under [PLAYBACK] category) a desired setting . DCR-SX45: Memory card DCR-SX65/SX85: Internal memory Tips See page 17 on changing the recording media (DCR-SX65/SX85). Press MODE to [ON] (p. 66), and record images using the outer frame displayed on the screen...
... them , touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA INFO] (under [PLAYBACK] category) a desired setting . DCR-SX45: Memory card DCR-SX65/SX85: Internal memory Tips See page 17 on changing the recording media (DCR-SX65/SX85). Press MODE to [ON] (p. 66), and record images using the outer frame displayed on the screen...
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... turns on. To turn on the LCD 3 Touch (Movie) () a desired movie () to view a photo. DCR-SX45: Memory card DCR-SX65/SX85: Internal memory Tips See page 17 on changing the recording media (DCR-SX65/SX85). 1 Open the LCD screen of contents Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos...
... turns on. To turn on the LCD 3 Touch (Movie) () a desired movie () to view a photo. DCR-SX45: Memory card DCR-SX65/SX85: Internal memory Tips See page 17 on changing the recording media (DCR-SX65/SX85). 1 Open the LCD screen of contents Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos...
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...; / : Displays the previous/next movie. Returns to play Tips When playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on a memory card.) Playing movies Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Volume adjustment Previous Next To stop To fast-reverse OPTION To fast-forward To pause/play...
...; / : Displays the previous/next movie. Returns to play Tips When playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on a memory card.) Playing movies Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Volume adjustment Previous Next To stop To fast-reverse OPTION To fast-forward To pause/play...
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Useful recording techniques Index US 29 Table of contents Viewing photos Your camcorder displays the selected photo. Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen To start/stop slide show Next OPTION Tips When viewing photos recorded on a memory card, (playback folder) appears on the screen.
Useful recording techniques Index US 29 Table of contents Viewing photos Your camcorder displays the selected photo. Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen To start/stop slide show Next OPTION Tips When viewing photos recorded on a memory card, (playback folder) appears on the screen.
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... pinpoint (Film Roll Index) Movies can be divided by date efficiently. Notes You cannot use the Date Index function for photos on the memory card. Press (VIEW IMAGES). Table of contents Useful functions for playing movies and photos Searching for desired images by date (Date Index) You can search...
... pinpoint (Film Roll Index) Movies can be divided by date efficiently. Notes You cannot use the Date Index function for photos on the memory card. Press (VIEW IMAGES). Table of contents Useful functions for playing movies and photos Searching for desired images by date (Date Index) You can search...
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... the same day at one time, touch [ DELETE] [ DELETE by deleting deleted. It may damage the recording media. Do not eject memory card while deleting images from recording media. Notes You cannot restore images once they are called "thumbnails." 1 Touch (MENU) [Show ...Touch and display the mark on the movies or photos to view many images at one time Notes You cannot delete photos on memory card by recording date. In step 2, touch [ DELETE] [ DELETE by date]. To delete all photos at the same...
... the same day at one time, touch [ DELETE] [ DELETE by deleting deleted. It may damage the recording media. Do not eject memory card while deleting images from recording media. Notes You cannot restore images once they are called "thumbnails." 1 Touch (MENU) [Show ...Touch and display the mark on the movies or photos to view many images at one time Notes You cannot delete photos on memory card by recording date. In step 2, touch [ DELETE] [ DELETE by date]. To delete all photos at the same...
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... Table of contents Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect) Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by date] for the recorded data on the memory card. In step 2, touch [ PROTECT] [ PRT. Touch to return to the previous screen. Touch [PROTECT] ...
... Table of contents Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect) Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by date] for the recorded data on the memory card. In step 2, touch [ PROTECT] [ PRT. Touch to return to the previous screen. Touch [PROTECT] ...
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Remove the protection to the Playlist will also be divided. Also, do not eject the memory card while dividing movies on about half-second increments. If you divide the original movie, the movie added to divide (p. 37). Do not remove... the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder selects the dividing point based on the memory card. A slight difference may damage the recording media. It may occur from OPTION MENU. Adjusts the dividing point with . Use the supplied software "PMB" ...
Remove the protection to the Playlist will also be divided. Also, do not eject the memory card while dividing movies on about half-second increments. If you divide the original movie, the movie added to divide (p. 37). Do not remove... the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder selects the dividing point based on the memory card. A slight difference may damage the recording media. It may occur from OPTION MENU. Adjusts the dividing point with . Use the supplied software "PMB" ...
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... (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to prevent your camcorder from the internal recording media to memory card (DCR-SX65/SX85) Dubbing movies You can select multiple movies. Index US 40 Insert memory card into your camcorder to memory card. Touch to return to the previous screen. [DUB by date]: Select the recording date of your camcorder...Playlist. Select the movie to be dubbed. [DUB by select]: Touch the movie to be dubbed, and mark it with . Remaining capacity of the memory card Press and hold the image down on the LCD screen to confirm the image.
... (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to prevent your camcorder from the internal recording media to memory card (DCR-SX65/SX85) Dubbing movies You can select multiple movies. Index US 40 Insert memory card into your camcorder to memory card. Touch to return to the previous screen. [DUB by date]: Select the recording date of your camcorder...Playlist. Select the movie to be dubbed. [DUB by select]: Touch the movie to be dubbed, and mark it with . Remaining capacity of the memory card Press and hold the image down on the LCD screen to confirm the image.
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The [PHOTO COPY] screen appears. Press and hold the image down on the screen to memory card. Copying photos You can select multiple photos. Insert a memory card into your camcorder before the operation. Notes Connect your camcorder from the internal recording .... Touch [YES] . Tips To check the copied photos after dubbing is finished, select [MEMORY CARD] on [PHOTO MEDIA SET] and play them back (p. 17). Touch the type of copying. [COPY by select]: To copy selected photos [COPY...
The [PHOTO COPY] screen appears. Press and hold the image down on the screen to memory card. Copying photos You can select multiple photos. Insert a memory card into your camcorder before the operation. Notes Connect your camcorder from the internal recording .... Touch [YES] . Tips To check the copied photos after dubbing is finished, select [MEMORY CARD] on [PHOTO MEDIA SET] and play them back (p. 17). Touch the type of copying. [COPY by select]: To copy selected photos [COPY...