Handycam® Handbook
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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
Handycam® Handbook
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...)" software. Information on using your camcorder connected to a computer will find information on using Adobe Reader. US Index Refer to the Help of contents Useful recording techniques Using the "Handycam" Handbook You will also be found in the Operating Guide and the "PMB Help" that item. Click here. You...
...)" software. Information on using your camcorder connected to a computer will find information on using Adobe Reader. US Index Refer to the Help of contents Useful recording techniques Using the "Handycam" Handbook You will also be found in the Operating Guide and the "PMB Help" that item. Click here. You...
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...Portable" software is pre-loaded on -screen displays in each local language are operational for effective use with this camcorder. Table of contents Useful recording techniques Read this first Built-in USB Cable Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) ... 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 not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Change the screen language before using extremely high-precision...
...Portable" software is pre-loaded on -screen displays in each local language are operational for effective use with this camcorder. Table of contents Useful recording techniques Read this first Built-in USB Cable Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) ... 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 not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Change the screen language before using extremely high-precision...
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... Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure that you cannot record/play correctly on this case, an indicator appears on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Conversely, images recorded on other devices may be recovered...was developed jointly by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR-SX65/ SX85) [YES] [YES] . Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is recommended for video cameras and offers a...
... Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure that you cannot record/play correctly on this case, an indicator appears on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Conversely, images recorded on other devices may be recovered...was developed jointly by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR-SX65/ SX85) [YES] [YES] . Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is recommended for video cameras and offers a...
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...illustrations of your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for illustration purposes are as follows. Confirm the model name 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. 19) are subject to change without notice. DCRSX45 DCRSX65 DCRSX85 Recording Capacity USB jack media of your camcorder The model name is shown in this manual for understandability. In this series are...
...illustrations of your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for illustration purposes are as follows. Confirm the model name 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. 19) are subject to change without notice. DCRSX45 DCRSX65 DCRSX85 Recording Capacity USB jack media of your camcorder The model name is shown in this manual for understandability. In this series are...
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... Operation flow Getting started (p. 12) Prepare the power source and recording media. 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 ...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 ...
... Operation flow Getting started (p. 12) Prepare the power source and recording media. 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 ...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 ...
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.... By always carrying spare batteries, you not move your upper body slowly. 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... Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. US Index Stay still at the end of panning for a balanced volume of voices, since the recording person is essential that may make the viewer feel tired when viewing them. Aim for a while to the subject during shooting. Accentuating movies...
.... By always carrying spare batteries, you not move your upper body slowly. 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... Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. US Index Stay still at the end of panning for a balanced volume of voices, since the recording person is essential that may make the viewer feel tired when viewing them. Aim for a while to the subject during shooting. Accentuating movies...
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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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... 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 24 Recording better images automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO 24 Selecting...
... 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 24 Recording better images automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO 24 Selecting...
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...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... on "PMB Portable 47 Saving images with an external device Saving images in external media (DIRECT COPY 49 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder 52 Creating a disc with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express 52 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express 54 ...
...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... on "PMB Portable 47 Saving images with an external device Saving images in external media (DIRECT COPY 49 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder 52 Creating a disc with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express 52 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express 54 ...
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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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... off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack 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...
... off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack 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...
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... time. Tips You can charge your camcorder by using the USB connection support cable Tips See page 83 on recording and playing time. When your camcorder is on, you can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at... the upper left on the LCD screen. You cannot use Sony portable power unit CP-AH2R/CP-AL (sold separately). The USB charging AC adaptor may not be depleted rapidly. Battery pack NP...
... time. Tips You can charge your camcorder by using the USB connection support cable Tips See page 83 on recording and playing time. When your camcorder is on, you can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at... the upper left on the LCD screen. You cannot use Sony portable power unit CP-AH2R/CP-AL (sold separately). The USB charging AC adaptor may not be depleted rapidly. Battery pack NP...
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... charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is damaged. The temperature of contents Useful recording techniques To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using...
... charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is damaged. The temperature of contents Useful recording techniques To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using...
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... SET]. Touch the button on the LCD screen. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock 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...
... SET]. Touch the button on the LCD screen. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock 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...
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The off the power Close the LCD screen. Changing the language setting You can change the on the recording media, and can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on -screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] ...BEEP] [OFF] . If the button you touch does not react correctly, calibrate the touch panel (p. 90). Useful recording techniques Index US 16 Table of contents Notes The date and time do not appear during playback.
The off the power Close the LCD screen. Changing the language setting You can change the on the recording media, and can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on -screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] ...BEEP] [OFF] . If the button you touch does not react correctly, calibrate the touch panel (p. 90). Useful recording techniques Index US 16 Table of contents Notes The date and time do not appear during playback.
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The [PHOTO MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. Touch [YES] . The following icons are recorded on this recording media. Selecting the recording media for movies (DCR-SX65/SX85) Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA SETTINGS]... MEDIA SET]. You can be used differs depending on your camcorder. Useful recording techniques Index Selecting the recording media for the number of your camcorder. DCR-SX45: Memory card DCR-SX65/SX85: * Internal memory Memory card * In the default setting, both...
The [PHOTO MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. Touch [YES] . The following icons are recorded on this recording media. Selecting the recording media for movies (DCR-SX65/SX85) Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA SETTINGS]... MEDIA SET]. You can be used differs depending on your camcorder. Useful recording techniques Index Selecting the recording media for the number of your camcorder. DCR-SX45: Memory card DCR-SX65/SX85: * Internal memory Memory card * In the default setting, both...
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... Do not attach a label, etc., to a memory card or memory card adaptor. Recording media icon The icon displayed on the LCD screen varies depending on memory card (DCR-SX65/SX85). Doing so may appear. Check that is about a half the size of the screen....with your camcorder. For recording movies on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, it is recommended that you use . Table of contents Useful recording techniques To check the recording media settings When recording in movie recording mode or photo recording mode, the recording media icon is displayed in SDXC ...
... Do not attach a label, etc., to a memory card or memory card adaptor. Recording media icon The icon displayed on the LCD screen varies depending on memory card (DCR-SX65/SX85). Doing so may appear. Check that is about a half the size of the screen....with your camcorder. For recording movies on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, it is recommended that you use . Table of contents Useful recording techniques To check the recording media settings When recording in movie recording mode or photo recording mode, the recording media icon is displayed in SDXC ...
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...a new Image Database File.] screen may be careful so that case, touch [YES]. Access lamp Note direction of notched corner. Useful recording techniques Index US 19 It may appear if you insert a new memory card. Table of contents Open the cover, orient the memory... the cover during recording. When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be possible 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) ...
...a new Image Database File.] screen may be careful so that case, touch [YES]. Access lamp Note direction of notched corner. Useful recording techniques Index US 19 It may appear if you insert a new memory card. Table of contents Open the cover, orient the memory... the cover during recording. When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be possible 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) ...
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... (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 default setting, movies are recorded on your camcorder. MODE button...
... (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 default setting, movies are recorded on your camcorder. MODE button...