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... them. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is closer to the microphone than the recorded person. Zooming smoothly Zoom in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you turn your body. Evoking a feeling of panning for successful recording To get... slowly. US Index Table of contents Useful recording techniques Advice for a while to make the scene look stable. Excessive zooming will make movies that you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. Accentuating movies with narration Consider the sound to...
... them. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is closer to the microphone than the recorded person. Zooming smoothly Zoom in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you turn your body. Evoking a feeling of panning for successful recording To get... slowly. US Index Table of contents Useful recording techniques Advice for a while to make the scene look stable. Excessive zooming will make movies that you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. Accentuating movies with narration Consider the sound to...
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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...
...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...
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... hours. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is still being written onto the recording media after turning on the LCD. Rec & zoom buttons on the camcorder. You cannot operate your camcorder during this time, do not apply shock or vibration to start recording. You can start... Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 19) is flashing US 21 Index To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the screen except the rec & zoom buttons on your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes.
... hours. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is still being written onto the recording media after turning on the LCD. Rec & zoom buttons on the camcorder. You cannot operate your camcorder during this time, do not apply shock or vibration to start recording. You can start... Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 19) is flashing US 21 Index To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the screen except the rec & zoom buttons on your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes.
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...you turn the camcorder toward the subject, the camcorder records using the INTELLIGENT AUTO function. You can magnify images also with the power zoom lever. When you can record images using the optimum combination of the three detection modes: Face detection, Scene detection and Camera-shake...correspond to the detected condition are displayed. Useful recording techniques Wider range of view (Wide angle) Close view (Telephoto) Move the power zoom lever slightly for wide Face detection (Portrait) The camcorder detects faces, and adjusts the focus, color, and exposure. US 24 Index...
...you turn the camcorder toward the subject, the camcorder records using the INTELLIGENT AUTO function. You can magnify images also with the power zoom lever. When you can record images using the optimum combination of the three detection modes: Face detection, Scene detection and Camera-shake...correspond to the detected condition are displayed. Useful recording techniques Wider range of view (Wide angle) Close view (Telephoto) Move the power zoom lever slightly for wide Face detection (Portrait) The camcorder detects faces, and adjusts the focus, color, and exposure. US 24 Index...
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...face images detected during movie recording are displayed on the screen is moved to display in the center of the displayed frame. Using PB zoom with T (Telephoto). The screen is framed. Touch the screen at the point you touched on the INDEX screen. Useful... prior to recording, to search movies on recording conditions. You can be detected depending on the Face Index. Adjust the magnification with the power zoom lever. Touch / to select the desired movie. Touch / to search for desired scene by touching (MENU) [Show ...
...face images detected during movie recording are displayed on the screen is moved to display in the center of the displayed frame. Using PB zoom with T (Telephoto). The screen is framed. Touch the screen at the point you touched on the INDEX screen. Useful... prior to recording, to search movies on recording conditions. You can be detected depending on the Face Index. Adjust the magnification with the power zoom lever. Touch / to select the desired movie. Touch / to search for desired scene by touching (MENU) [Show ...
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on the photo playback The slide show Touch . Useful recording techniques Index US 32 To stop the slide show begins from the selected photo. Table of contents Playing back a series of photos (Slide show playback by selecting (OPTION) tab [SLIDE SHOW SET] while playing photos. The default setting is [ON] (continuous playback). To restart the slide show Touch again. Notes You cannot operate playback zoom during slide show. Tips You can set continuous slide show ) Touch screen.
on the photo playback The slide show Touch . Useful recording techniques Index US 32 To stop the slide show begins from the selected photo. Table of contents Playing back a series of photos (Slide show playback by selecting (OPTION) tab [SLIDE SHOW SET] while playing photos. The default setting is [ON] (continuous playback). To restart the slide show Touch again. Notes You cannot operate playback zoom during slide show. Tips You can set continuous slide show ) Touch screen.
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... SET) category REC MODE 25 GUIDEFRAME 66 STEADYSHOT 66 AUTO SLW SHUTTR 66 FACE DETECTION 66 AUDIO REC SET BLT-IN ZOOM MIC 67 MICREF LEVEL 67 OTHER REC SET DIGITAL ZOOM 67 BACK LIGHT 67 WIDE SELECT 67 (PHOTO SETTINGS) category SELF-TIMER 68 IMAGE SIZE 68 FILE NO. 68 (PLAYBACK...
... SET) category REC MODE 25 GUIDEFRAME 66 STEADYSHOT 66 AUTO SLW SHUTTR 66 FACE DETECTION 66 AUDIO REC SET BLT-IN ZOOM MIC 67 MICREF LEVEL 67 OTHER REC SET DIGITAL ZOOM 67 BACK LIGHT 67 WIDE SELECT 67 (PHOTO SETTINGS) category SELF-TIMER 68 IMAGE SIZE 68 FILE NO. 68 (PLAYBACK...
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...at which the subject is easier to focus on ; Table of the T (telephoto) side automatically and allows recording subjects at a close range, move the power zoom lever to W (wide angle), then adjust the focus. The focal distance information (distance at close distance down to about 59 1/8 in .). &#... and the subject stands out clearer. OFF Cancels TELE MACRO. (TELE MACRO is also canceled when you move the zoom lever to the W side.) ON ( ) The zoom (p. 24) moves to the top of contents Useful recording techniques Notes When you set focus manually TELE ...
...at which the subject is easier to focus on ; Table of the T (telephoto) side automatically and allows recording subjects at a close range, move the power zoom lever to W (wide angle), then adjust the focus. The focal distance information (distance at close distance down to about 59 1/8 in .). &#... and the subject stands out clearer. OFF Cancels TELE MACRO. (TELE MACRO is also canceled when you move the zoom lever to the W side.) ON ( ) The zoom (p. 24) moves to the top of contents Useful recording techniques Notes When you set focus manually TELE ...
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...etc. (This setting is not suitable for playback (p. 72). Index US 67 LOW ( ) Records ambient sound faithfully. The zooming zone appears when you use the digital zoom. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with vivid sound appropriate to the TV connected for recording conversations.) OTHER REC SET &#...57862; DIGITAL ZOOM You can select the horizontal to vertical ratio according to the TV connected. Also, there is a limit to the number of...
...etc. (This setting is not suitable for playback (p. 72). Index US 67 LOW ( ) Records ambient sound faithfully. The zooming zone appears when you use the digital zoom. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with vivid sound appropriate to the TV connected for recording conversations.) OTHER REC SET &#...57862; DIGITAL ZOOM You can select the horizontal to vertical ratio according to the TV connected. Also, there is a limit to the number of...
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... you turn on your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, [BRIGHT] is touched (Except rec & zoom buttons on the LCD screen. AUTO1 Displays for about 3 seconds. ON Always displays. Table of contents Useful recording techniques ... ON A melody sounds when you connect your camcorder. The LCD screen is automatically selected for about 3 seconds. The rec & zoom buttons on the LCD is slightly reduced during recording. If you switch your camcorder to be output. OUTPUT SETTINGS Index Notes ...
... you turn on your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, [BRIGHT] is touched (Except rec & zoom buttons on the LCD screen. AUTO1 Displays for about 3 seconds. ON Always displays. Table of contents Useful recording techniques ... ON A melody sounds when you connect your camcorder. The LCD screen is automatically selected for about 3 seconds. The rec & zoom buttons on the LCD is slightly reduced during recording. If you switch your camcorder to be output. OUTPUT SETTINGS Index Notes ...
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...Batteries/power sources The power abruptly turns off (A.SHUT OFF). This is not a malfunction. Table of contents Useful recording techniques [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC] [MICREF LEVEL] [BACK LIGHT] The following menu items return to the default settings when you do not operate your... Sony dealer. If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your camcorder, the camcorder is too...
...Batteries/power sources The power abruptly turns off (A.SHUT OFF). This is not a malfunction. Table of contents Useful recording techniques [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC] [MICREF LEVEL] [BACK LIGHT] The following menu items return to the default settings when you do not operate your... Sony dealer. If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your camcorder, the camcorder is too...
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...data base file may be played back. This is displayed. Magnification changes when the recording mode is switched. You cannot use digital zoom when your camcorder is in bright light. This phenomenon is called the smear effect. is indicated on an image on an image taken...If it still appears, delete the image with (p. 35). This is not a malfunction. Black bands appear when you want to play back (p. 17) (DCR-SX65/SX85). Images recorded on a computer. (The file name flashes in the dark. This occurs when the contrast between the subject and the...
...data base file may be played back. This is displayed. Magnification changes when the recording mode is switched. You cannot use digital zoom when your camcorder is in bright light. This phenomenon is called the smear effect. is indicated on an image on an image taken...If it still appears, delete the image with (p. 35). This is not a malfunction. Black bands appear when you want to play back (p. 17) (DCR-SX65/SX85). Images recorded on a computer. (The file name flashes in the dark. This occurs when the contrast between the subject and the...
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...the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Fast flashing There are about 20 minutes remaining. (Warning... camcorder is extremely low. After storing the images on the LCD screen, check the following settings [ DIGITAL ZOOM], [SPOT MTR/FCS], [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE], [TWILIGHT], [CANDLE], [SUNRISE&SUNSET], [FIREWORKS], [... [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the recording medium (DCR-SX65/SX85). The memory card is high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it in a...
...the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Fast flashing There are about 20 minutes remaining. (Warning... camcorder is extremely low. After storing the images on the LCD screen, check the following settings [ DIGITAL ZOOM], [SPOT MTR/FCS], [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE], [TWILIGHT], [CANDLE], [SUNRISE&SUNSET], [FIREWORKS], [... [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the recording medium (DCR-SX65/SX85). The memory card is high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it in a...
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...unit: minute) 160 300 610 1205 Expected recording time of recordable photos Playing time Approximate time available when you use your camcorder. Internal memory DCR-SX65/SX85 Battery pack NP-FV30 (supplied) NP-FV50 NP-FV70 NP-FV100 Continuous recording time 105 (unit: minute) Typical recording time 60 200... the [ REC MODE] is set to SP. Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, switching the MODE lamp, and zooming. Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °...
...unit: minute) 160 300 610 1205 Expected recording time of recordable photos Playing time Approximate time available when you use your camcorder. Internal memory DCR-SX65/SX85 Battery pack NP-FV30 (supplied) NP-FV50 NP-FV70 NP-FV100 Continuous recording time 105 (unit: minute) Typical recording time 60 200... the [ REC MODE] is set to SP. Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, switching the MODE lamp, and zooming. Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °...
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... Upper right Bottom Upper left Indicator 60 min Meaning MENU button (57) Self-timer recording (68) MICREF LEVEL low (67) WIDE SELECT (67) BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (67) Remaining battery Recording folder of memory card VIDEO LIGHT (26) Return button (57) Center Indicator [STBY]/[REC] Meaning Recording status (21...
... Upper right Bottom Upper left Indicator 60 min Meaning MENU button (57) Self-timer recording (68) MICREF LEVEL low (67) WIDE SELECT (67) BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (67) Remaining battery Recording folder of memory card VIDEO LIGHT (26) Return button (57) Center Indicator [STBY]/[REC] Meaning Recording status (21...
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Press RESET to light up the LIGHT. iAUTO button (24) Speaker (USB) jack (45, 54) Power zoom lever (24, 31) PHOTO button (23) MODE button (20) (movie)/ (photo) lamp (20) RESET button Press RESET using a pointed object. Useful ...
Press RESET to light up the LIGHT. iAUTO button (24) Speaker (USB) jack (45, 54) Power zoom lever (24, 31) PHOTO button (23) MODE button (20) (movie)/ (photo) lamp (20) RESET button Press RESET using a pointed object. Useful ...
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... LIGHT 67 AUTO SLW SHUTTR 66 B BACK LIGHT 67, 79 BATTERY INFO 70 Battery pack 12 BEACH 62 BEEP 72 BLACK FADER 63 BLT-IN ZOOM MIC 67 Built-in USB Cable 3, 13 C CALIBRATION 90 CAMERA DATA 69 CANDLE 62 Capturing a photo from a movie 39 Capturing photos from a movie 46 Charging... 41 Copying a disc 46 Creating a disc 46, 52 D DATA CODE 16, 69 DATE/TIME 16, 69 Date Index 30 DELETE 35 DEMO MODE 73 DIGITAL ZOOM 67 Disc recorder 54 DISPLAY SET 72 DISP OUTPUT 72 DIVIDE 38 Dubbing 40 DVDirect Express 52 DVD writer 52, 54 E Editing movies 46 EMPTY...
... LIGHT 67 AUTO SLW SHUTTR 66 B BACK LIGHT 67, 79 BATTERY INFO 70 Battery pack 12 BEACH 62 BEEP 72 BLACK FADER 63 BLT-IN ZOOM MIC 67 Built-in USB Cable 3, 13 C CALIBRATION 90 CAMERA DATA 69 CANDLE 62 Capturing a photo from a movie 39 Capturing photos from a movie 46 Charging... 41 Copying a disc 46 Creating a disc 46, 52 D DATA CODE 16, 69 DATE/TIME 16, 69 Date Index 30 DELETE 35 DEMO MODE 73 DIGITAL ZOOM 67 Disc recorder 54 DISPLAY SET 72 DISP OUTPUT 72 DIVIDE 38 Dubbing 40 DVDirect Express 52 DVD writer 52, 54 E Editing movies 46 EMPTY...
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... SET 69 Playlist 42 PLAYLIST EDIT 70 PORTRAIT 62 Power on 15 POWER ON BY LCD 73 POWER SETTINGS 73 Precautions 87 PROTECT 37 R Rec & zoom buttons on LCD....21 REC MODE 25 Recording 21 Recording media 17 Recording time of movies/ number of recordable photos....83 Repair 75 REPAIR IMG... INDEX 27 Volume 28, 72 W Wall outlet (wall socket 12 Warning messages 81 WHITE BAL 63 WHITE FADER 62 Wide angle 24 WIDE SELECT 67 Z Zoom 21, 24, 31 US 97 Index Useful recording techniques Table of contents
... SET 69 Playlist 42 PLAYLIST EDIT 70 PORTRAIT 62 Power on 15 POWER ON BY LCD 73 POWER SETTINGS 73 Precautions 87 PROTECT 37 R Rec & zoom buttons on LCD....21 REC MODE 25 Recording 21 Recording media 17 Recording time of movies/ number of recordable photos....83 Repair 75 REPAIR IMG... INDEX 27 Volume 28, 72 W Wall outlet (wall socket 12 Warning messages 81 WHITE BAL 63 WHITE FADER 62 Wide angle 24 WIDE SELECT 67 Z Zoom 21, 24, 31 US 97 Index Useful recording techniques Table of contents
Operating Guide
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To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the screen except the rec & zoom buttons on your camcorder during this time, do not apply shock or vibration to start recording. You can start recording after recording has finished. .... Access lamp (p. 21) is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing US 23 Rec & zoom buttons on LCD about 3sec after Notes If you turn on the camcorder.
To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the screen except the rec & zoom buttons on your camcorder during this time, do not apply shock or vibration to start recording. You can start recording after recording has finished. .... Access lamp (p. 21) is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing US 23 Rec & zoom buttons on LCD about 3sec after Notes If you turn on the camcorder.
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... subject you touch on the screen. FOCUS Focuses manually. STEADYSHOT Sets the SteadyShot function when recording movies. OTHER REC SET DIGITAL ZOOM.......... FACE Displays and plays the face scenes. PLAYLIST Displays and plays the playlist of the recording environment. WHITE BAL Adjusts the ...focus for backlit subjects automatically. SPOT FOCUS Focuses on a subject you touch on the screen. EXPOSURE Adjusts the brightness of the optical zoom. When recording fast moving subject, a high image quality is in photo recording mode. Records movies with , the background out of focus...
... subject you touch on the screen. FOCUS Focuses manually. STEADYSHOT Sets the SteadyShot function when recording movies. OTHER REC SET DIGITAL ZOOM.......... FACE Displays and plays the face scenes. PLAYLIST Displays and plays the playlist of the recording environment. WHITE BAL Adjusts the ...focus for backlit subjects automatically. SPOT FOCUS Focuses on a subject you touch on the screen. EXPOSURE Adjusts the brightness of the optical zoom. When recording fast moving subject, a high image quality is in photo recording mode. Records movies with , the background out of focus...
