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LCD screen Battery pack The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. However, there may cause malfunctions. Do not aim at dusk. Take images of the .... See "About handling of 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 (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) "PMB Portable...
LCD screen Battery pack The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. However, there may cause malfunctions. Do not aim at dusk. Take images of the .... See "About handling of 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 (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) "PMB Portable...
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...as a DVD-R using a VCR or a DVD/HDD recorder, etc. (p. 52). Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you may be saved or recorded. In such a case, save ... typical of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped 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] ...
...as a DVD-R using a VCR or a DVD/HDD recorder, etc. (p. 52). Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you may be saved or recorded. In such a case, save ... typical of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped 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] ...
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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 your camcorder. The main differences in specification of internal recording media...
... 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 your camcorder. The main differences in specification of internal recording media...
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... of panning for a while to make the scene look stable. For example, using a tripod, you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is closer to the subject during shooting. Stay still at the...and smoothly. Zooming smoothly Zoom in recording Stabilizing your camcorder horizontally as scenes of fireworks, or night views. By always carrying spare batteries, you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to be recorded with your body. Accentuating ...
... of panning for a while to make the scene look stable. For example, using a tripod, you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is closer to the subject during shooting. Stay still at the...and smoothly. Zooming smoothly Zoom in recording Stabilizing your camcorder horizontally as scenes of fireworks, or night views. By always carrying spare batteries, you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to be recorded with your body. Accentuating ...
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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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...(Mains lead) AC Adaptor To the wall outlet (wall socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. US 12 Index The CHG (charge) lamp ...it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) 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 direction of your camcorder...
...(Mains lead) AC Adaptor To the wall outlet (wall socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. US 12 Index The CHG (charge) lamp ...it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) 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 direction of your camcorder...
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.... Depending on the type of remaining battery power with the Built-in some countries/regions. The CHG (charge) lamp may not be depleted rapidly. You cannot use Sony portable power unit CP-AH2R/CP-AL (sold separately). Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you connect ...the camcorder to a notebook computer that is turned on with the remaining battery indicator at the upper left on the LCD ...
.... Depending on the type of remaining battery power with the Built-in some countries/regions. The CHG (charge) lamp may not be depleted rapidly. You cannot use Sony portable power unit CP-AH2R/CP-AL (sold separately). Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you connect ...the camcorder to a notebook computer that is turned on with the remaining battery indicator at the upper left on the LCD ...
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...." Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder and put it in any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 73). Table of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Notes ...during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is damaged. The temperature of the battery pack is not discharged. Notes on the battery pack When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, close the ...
...." Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder and put it in any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 73). Table of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Notes ...during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is damaged. The temperature of the battery pack is not discharged. Notes on the battery pack When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, close the ...
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... you can start recording after recording has finished. 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...
... you can start recording after recording has finished. 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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... recorded. Do not use the VIDEO LIGHT directly in . Recording in .) from the subject. Table of contents Using the VIDEO LIGHT You can use the battery pack is recommended that you use the VIDEO LIGHT at a distance of about 30 cm to 150 cm (11 7/8 in front of the eyes at...
... recorded. Do not use the VIDEO LIGHT directly in . Recording in .) from the subject. Table of contents Using the VIDEO LIGHT You can use the battery pack is recommended that you use the VIDEO LIGHT at a distance of about 30 cm to 150 cm (11 7/8 in front of the eyes at...
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Index US 35 Save important movies and photos 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 movies or photos to confirm the ...
Index US 35 Save important movies and photos 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 movies or photos to confirm the ...
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... selected movie starts playback. 3 Touch at the point where 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 about half-second increments. If you want to be divided...
... selected movie starts playback. 3 Touch at the point where 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 about half-second increments. If you want to be divided...
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Touch to return 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 previous screen. Touch [YES] . The selected movie is a ...
Touch to return 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 previous screen. Touch [YES] . The selected movie is a ...
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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. MEMORY* MEMORY CARD REPAIR IMG.DB F. INT. MEMORY...
... 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. MEMORY* MEMORY CARD REPAIR IMG.DB F. INT. MEMORY...
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..., or taken your camcorder outdoors after touching , set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO]. If you set with [ONE PUSH], if the lighting conditions changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, if keeps flashing after inside use (or vice versa), aim your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa...
..., or taken your camcorder outdoors after touching , set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO]. If you set with [ONE PUSH], if the lighting conditions changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, if keeps flashing after inside use (or vice versa), aim your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa...
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...operation. Useful recording techniques Index US 70 BATTERY INFO You can check the estimated remaining capacity of contents EDIT (Items for other settings) See "Using menus" (p. 57) on the operation. DIVIDE See page 38. DELETE See page 35. PHOTO COPY (DCR-SX65/ SX85) See page 41. PLAYLIST EDIT ...See page 42. Table of the battery. The default settings are marked with . USB CONNECT See page 54. To close the...
...operation. Useful recording techniques Index US 70 BATTERY INFO You can check the estimated remaining capacity of contents EDIT (Items for other settings) See "Using menus" (p. 57) on the operation. DIVIDE See page 38. DELETE See page 35. PHOTO COPY (DCR-SX65/ SX85) See page 41. PLAYLIST EDIT ...See page 42. Table of the battery. The default settings are marked with . USB CONNECT See page 54. To close the...
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... rec & zoom buttons on the LCD is touched (Except rec & zoom buttons on the LCD is slightly reduced during recording. If you select [BRIGHT], battery life is displayed. US 72 The rec & zoom buttons on LCD). When you start/stop recording, or operate the touch panel. OFF Cancels the...
... rec & zoom buttons on the LCD is touched (Except rec & zoom buttons on the LCD is slightly reduced during recording. If you select [BRIGHT], battery life is displayed. US 72 The rec & zoom buttons on LCD). When you start/stop recording, or operate the touch panel. OFF Cancels the...
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...SPOT MTR/FCS] [SPOT METER] [SPOT FOCUS] [EXPOSURE] [FOCUS] US 75 Index Turn off your Sony dealer will not compensate you for a while in a cool place. The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. The menu settings have ...; Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices p. 78 Editing movies/photos on . Attach a charged battery pack to investigate the problem. Additional information Troubleshooting Examples of functions that cannot be used simultaneously p. 79 Table of contents Useful ...
...SPOT MTR/FCS] [SPOT METER] [SPOT FOCUS] [EXPOSURE] [FOCUS] US 75 Index Turn off your Sony dealer will not compensate you for a while in a cool place. The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. The menu settings have ...; Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices p. 78 Editing movies/photos on . Attach a charged battery pack to investigate the problem. Additional information Troubleshooting Examples of functions that cannot be used simultaneously p. 79 Table of contents Useful ...
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... time may be correct depending on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not operate your Sony dealer. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p. 89). The buttons on the environment of use. The CHG (charge... You cannot select grayed items in lines appear on the touch panel. Touch the LCD screen lightly. Fully charge the battery again. Dots in the current recording/playback situation. There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously (p. 79). Table of contents Useful...
... time may be correct depending on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not operate your Sony dealer. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p. 89). The buttons on the environment of use. The CHG (charge... You cannot select grayed items in lines appear on the touch panel. Touch the LCD screen lightly. Fully charge the battery again. Dots in the current recording/playback situation. There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously (p. 79). Table of contents Useful...