Handycam® Handbook
Page 2
.... You can print out the "Handycam" Handbook. Table of contents Useful recording techniques Using the "Handycam" Handbook You will find information on using your camcorder to the Help of Adobe Reader for an item by keyword using your...
.... You can print out the "Handycam" Handbook. Table of contents Useful recording techniques Using the "Handycam" Handbook You will find information on using your camcorder to the Help of Adobe Reader for an item by keyword using your...
Handycam® Handbook
Page 3
... or green points Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for illustrating the operating procedures. Doing so might cause your camcorder if necessary (p. 16). Take images of the sun only in ( ) are used for long periods of time may be some tiny black ... The LCD screen is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear constantly on the camcorder (p. 47). See page 18 for effective use with this first Built-in USB Cable Supplied items The numbers in low light conditions, such as...
... or green points Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for illustrating the operating procedures. Doing so might cause your camcorder if necessary (p. 16). Take images of the sun only in ( ) are used for long periods of time may be some tiny black ... The LCD screen is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear constantly on the camcorder (p. 47). See page 18 for effective use with this first Built-in USB Cable Supplied items The numbers in low light conditions, such as...
Handycam® Handbook
Page 4
... (DCR-SX65/ SX85) [YES] [YES] . The number value indicates the amount of light from a subject coming into the terminal will be deleted when it is recommended for the first time, formatting the memory card with your computer. Unauthorized recording of your camcorder. ... the plug forcibly into the lens. Index Notes on the camcorder, due to copyright laws. To view your camcorder for stable operation. Conversely, images recorded on other materials may result in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Also, you save all your...
... (DCR-SX65/ SX85) [YES] [YES] . The number value indicates the amount of light from a subject coming into the terminal will be deleted when it is recommended for the first time, formatting the memory card with your computer. Unauthorized recording of your camcorder. ... the plug forcibly into the lens. Index Notes on the camcorder, due to copyright laws. To view your camcorder for stable operation. Conversely, images recorded on other materials may result in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Also, you save all your...
Handycam® Handbook
Page 5
...of this series are subject to country/region. Useful recording techniques Index Notes on the bottom of your camcorder and accessories are as follows. And, the illustrations of your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for illustration purposes are lit or flashing When ... The main differences in specification between models. Confirm the model name on use Do not do not crash the camcorder against an object. Table of contents Availability of such products is subject to change without notice. About images, illustrations...
...of this series are subject to country/region. Useful recording techniques Index Notes on the bottom of your camcorder and accessories are as follows. And, the illustrations of your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for illustration purposes are lit or flashing When ... The main differences in specification between models. Confirm the model name on use Do not do not crash the camcorder against an object. Table of contents Availability of such products is subject to change without notice. About images, illustrations...
Handycam® Handbook
Page 6
...; 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 p. 27 Playing images on a TV p. 33 Saving images Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving movies and photos in external media p. 49...
...; 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 p. 27 Playing images on a TV p. 33 Saving images Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving movies and photos in external media p. 49...
Handycam® Handbook
Page 7
... viewing them. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. Aim 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 close to your camcorder horizontally as scenes of fireworks, or night...in and out slowly and smoothly. Narrate the subject, or talk to be recorded with your upper body slowly. And, use of camcorder accessories. Evoking a feeling of panning for a while to the microphone than the recorded person. Accentuating movies with narration Consider the ...
... viewing them. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. Aim 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 close to your camcorder horizontally as scenes of fireworks, or night...in and out slowly and smoothly. Narrate the subject, or talk to be recorded with your upper body slowly. And, use of camcorder accessories. Evoking a feeling of panning for a while to the microphone than the recorded person. Accentuating movies with narration Consider the ...
Handycam® Handbook
Page 9
... 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...automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO 24 Selecting the recording mode 25 Using the VIDEO LIGHT 26 Recording in mirror mode 26 Playback on the camcorder 27 Useful functions for playing movies and photos 30 Searching for desired images by date (Date Index 30 Searching for desired scene...
... 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...automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO 24 Selecting the recording mode 25 Using the VIDEO LIGHT 26 Recording in mirror mode 26 Playback on the camcorder 27 Useful functions for playing movies and photos 30 Searching for desired images by date (Date Index 30 Searching for desired scene...
Handycam® Handbook
Page 10
... techniques Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 35 Protecting 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... 52 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express 54 Creating a disc with a recorder, etc 54 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 57 Operating menus 57 Using MY MENU 58 Using the OPTION MENU 59 Menu lists 60 MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene...
... techniques Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 35 Protecting 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... 52 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express 54 Creating a disc with a recorder, etc 54 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 57 Operating menus 57 Using MY MENU 58 Using the OPTION MENU 59 Menu lists 60 MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene...
Handycam® Handbook
Page 11
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
Handycam® Handbook
Page 12
... AC Adaptor To the wall outlet (wall socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after attaching it in the direction of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the mark on the DC plug with that on the DC IN jack. The CHG ... arrow until it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. 1 Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series...
... AC Adaptor To the wall outlet (wall socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after attaching it in the direction of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the mark on the DC plug with that on the DC IN jack. The CHG ... arrow until it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. 1 Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series...
Handycam® Handbook
Page 13
... is not at hand. Turn off the power of contents Useful recording techniques When charging is finished, terminate the USB connection between your camcorder and computer. Notes Correct operation with all computers is not guaranteed. Charging the battery or the connection with customized or hand... NP-FV30 (supplied) NP-FV50 NP-FV70 NP-FV100 AC Adaptor 115 155 195 390 Charging time Built-in USB Cable. You cannot use Sony portable power unit CP-AH2R/CP-AL (sold separately). Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you can charge your...
... is not at hand. Turn off the power of contents Useful recording techniques When charging is finished, terminate the USB connection between your camcorder and computer. Notes Correct operation with all computers is not guaranteed. Charging the battery or the connection with customized or hand... NP-FV30 (supplied) NP-FV50 NP-FV70 NP-FV100 AC Adaptor 115 155 195 390 Charging time Built-in USB Cable. You cannot use Sony portable power unit CP-AH2R/CP-AL (sold separately). Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you can charge your...
Handycam® Handbook
Page 14
... on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor supplied with any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder and put it in a cool place. In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you remove the battery pack or disconnect the... of the battery pack is not discharged. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is high. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Notes Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make ...
... on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor supplied with any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder and put it in a cool place. In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you remove the battery pack or disconnect the... of the battery pack is not discharged. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is high. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Notes Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make ...
Handycam® Handbook
Page 15
... turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on your camcorder. Index US 15 POWER button MODE lamp 2 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. Touch the button on , and setting the date and ... LCD screen. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour. When an item is open, press POWER. Table of your camcorder when the LCD screen is not on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch . The...
... turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on your camcorder. Index US 15 POWER button MODE lamp 2 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. Touch the button on , and setting the date and ... LCD screen. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour. When an item is open, press POWER. Table of your camcorder when the LCD screen is not on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch . The...
Handycam® Handbook
Page 16
... ] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] [DATE/ TIME] . You can turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. To turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 73) is set to show messages in a specified language. Changing the language...
... ] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] [DATE/ TIME] . You can turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. To turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 73) is set to show messages in a specified language. Changing the language...
Handycam® Handbook
Page 17
... your camcorder. You can be used differs depending on the selected medium. Tips See page 83 for the recordable time of movies. See page 84 for the number of recordable photos. Selecting the recording media for photos (DCR-SX65/SX85)... Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. Useful recording techniques Index Selecting the recording media for movies (DCR-SX65/SX85) Touch (MENU) ...
... your camcorder. You can be used differs depending on the selected medium. Tips See page 83 for the recordable time of movies. See page 84 for the number of recordable photos. Selecting the recording media for photos (DCR-SX65/SX85)... Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. Useful recording techniques Index Selecting the recording media for movies (DCR-SX65/SX85) Touch (MENU) ...
Handycam® Handbook
Page 18
... right corner of the screen. Operation with all recorded contents will be used with your camcorder. For recording movies on memory card (DCR-SX65/SX85). US 18 Index Types of memory card that can be used with your camcorder Only "Memory Stick Duo" media that is about a half the size of the...
... right corner of the screen. Operation with all recorded contents will be used with your camcorder. For recording movies on memory card (DCR-SX65/SX85). US 18 Index Types of memory card that can be used with your camcorder Only "Memory Stick Duo" media that is about a half the size of the...
Handycam® Handbook
Page 20
... 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 (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo):... When shooting a photo US 20 Index Table of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). ...
... 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 (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo):... When shooting a photo US 20 Index Table of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). ...
Handycam® Handbook
Page 21
...recording. You can start recording also by touching in the bottom left of the LCD screen. You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. During this time. The following states will take several seconds until you can ...start recording after you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, ...
...recording. You can start recording also by touching in the bottom left of the LCD screen. You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. During this time. The following states will take several seconds until you can ...start recording after you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, ...
Handycam® Handbook
Page 22
...first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to turn on the (Photo) lamp. DCR-SX45: Memory card DCR-SX65/SX85: Internal memory Tips ...See page 17 on changing the recording media (DCR-SX65/SX85). Press MODE to the camcorder Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition are not...
...first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to turn on the (Photo) lamp. DCR-SX45: Memory card DCR-SX65/SX85: Internal memory Tips ...See page 17 on changing the recording media (DCR-SX65/SX85). Press MODE to the camcorder Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition are not...
Handycam® Handbook
Page 24
...) Move the power zoom lever slightly for wide Face detection (Portrait) The camcorder detects faces, and adjusts the focus, color, and exposure. If you turn the camcorder toward the subject, the camcorder records using the INTELLIGENT AUTO function. Useful recording techniques Wider range of the...[ACTIVE]. Tips You can set to the T (Telephoto) side. Be sure to a greater level. When the camcorder detects the subject, the icons that camera-shake does not occur, and makes the optimum setting for a faster zoom. Notes ...
...) Move the power zoom lever slightly for wide Face detection (Portrait) The camcorder detects faces, and adjusts the focus, color, and exposure. If you turn the camcorder toward the subject, the camcorder records using the INTELLIGENT AUTO function. Useful recording techniques Wider range of the...[ACTIVE]. Tips You can set to the T (Telephoto) side. Be sure to a greater level. When the camcorder detects the subject, the icons that camera-shake does not occur, and makes the optimum setting for a faster zoom. Notes ...