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...support cable (1) Attach this 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) ..." software is pre-loaded on the camcorder (p. 47). See page 18 for the memory card you can use . LCD screen Battery pack The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Doing so might cause your camcorder" (p. 89). Take images of your camcorder...
...support cable (1) Attach this 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) ..." software is pre-loaded on the camcorder (p. 47). See page 18 for the memory card you can use . LCD screen Battery pack The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Doing so might cause your camcorder" (p. 89). Take images of your camcorder...
Handycam® Handbook
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...which was developed jointly by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR-SX65/ SX85) [YES] [YES] . Note on playback Images recorded on your camcorder may not operate correctly. When connecting.... It is turned and connected to format the recording media of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. When the camcorder is not possible due to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. Disconnect the AC ...
...which was developed jointly by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR-SX65/ SX85) [YES] [YES] . Note on playback Images recorded on your camcorder may not operate correctly. When connecting.... It is turned and connected to format the recording media of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. When the camcorder is not possible due to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. Disconnect the AC ...
Handycam® Handbook
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... are captured using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do any of this manual for understandability. In this manual, the internal memory (DCRSX65/SX85) of your camcorder and memory card are called "recording media." Design and specifications of your camcorder The model name is shown ...in this manual when there is lit or flashing Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from images and screen indicators that actually appear on use Do not do not crash the camcorder against an ...
... are captured using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do any of this manual for understandability. In this manual, the internal memory (DCRSX65/SX85) of your camcorder and memory card are called "recording media." Design and specifications of your camcorder The model name is shown ...in this manual when there is lit or flashing Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from images and screen indicators that actually appear on use Do not do not crash the camcorder against an ...
Handycam® Handbook
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... in dim light, such as you turn your movies. Zooming smoothly Zoom in and out slowly and smoothly. By always carrying spare batteries, you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. Narrate the subject, or talk to the microphone than the recorded person. Accentuating movies with your upper body slowly...
... in dim light, such as you turn your movies. Zooming smoothly Zoom in and out slowly and smoothly. By always carrying spare batteries, you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. Narrate the subject, or talk to the microphone than the recorded person. Accentuating movies with your upper body slowly...
Handycam® Handbook
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...for information quickly 2 Read this first 3 Notes on use 5 Operation flow 6 Advice for successful recording 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 Recording/Playback Recording 20 Recording movies 21 Shooting photos 22 Useful ...
...for information quickly 2 Read this first 3 Notes on use 5 Operation flow 6 Advice for successful recording 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 Recording/Playback Recording 20 Recording movies 21 Shooting photos 22 Useful ...
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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. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off your ... 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. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off your ... 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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..., do not leave your camcorder connected for a long time. Tips You can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the Built-in USB Cable. US 13 Index Battery pack NP-FV30 (supplied) NP-FV50 NP-FV70 NP-FV100 AC Adaptor 115 155 195 390 Charging time Built-in... the USB charging AC adaptor AC-U501AD/AC-U50AG (sold separately). The USB charging AC adaptor may not be depleted rapidly. You cannot use Sony portable power unit CP-AH2R/CP-AL (sold separately). To charge with a computer This function is useful if the AC Adaptor is not at hand...
..., do not leave your camcorder connected for a long time. Tips You can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the Built-in USB Cable. US 13 Index Battery pack NP-FV30 (supplied) NP-FV50 NP-FV70 NP-FV100 AC Adaptor 115 155 195 390 Charging time Built-in... the USB charging AC adaptor AC-U501AD/AC-U50AG (sold separately). The USB charging AC adaptor may not be depleted rapidly. You cannot use Sony portable power unit CP-AH2R/CP-AL (sold separately). To charge with a computer This function is useful if the AC Adaptor is not at hand...
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... power source Make the same connections as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the battery pack is high. Notes on the battery pack When you leave your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a warm place. ... camcorder and put it in a narrow space, such as "Step 1: Charging the battery pack." Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack (). Charging the battery pack abroad You can charge the battery pack in a cool place. In the default setting, the power turns...
... power source Make the same connections as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the battery pack is high. Notes on the battery pack When you leave your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a warm place. ... camcorder and put it in a narrow space, such as "Step 1: Charging the battery pack." Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack (). Charging the battery pack abroad You can charge the battery pack in a cool place. In the default setting, the power turns...
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... about 3 seconds, then disappear 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...
... about 3 seconds, then disappear 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...
Handycam® Handbook
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... to cancel the VIDEO LIGHT. Notes The VIDEO LIGHT generates strong light. Table of contents Using the VIDEO LIGHT You can use the battery pack is shorter when you use the VIDEO LIGHT. When you press LIGHT, the indicator changes as follows. LED VIDEO LIGHT Each time you...
... to cancel the VIDEO LIGHT. Notes The VIDEO LIGHT generates strong light. Table of contents Using the VIDEO LIGHT You can use the battery pack is shorter when you use the VIDEO LIGHT. When you press LIGHT, the indicator changes as follows. LED VIDEO LIGHT Each time you...
Handycam® Handbook
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... by date]. Touch / to the previous screen. 4 Touch [YES] . 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...
... by date]. Touch / to the previous screen. 4 Touch [YES] . 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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... of contents Dividing a movie 1 Touch (MENU) [Show others] [ DIVIDE] (under [EDIT] category). 2 Touch the movie 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...
... of contents Dividing a movie 1 Touch (MENU) [Show others] [ DIVIDE] (under [EDIT] category). 2 Touch the movie 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...
Handycam® Handbook
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... cannot add photos 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 Playlist. Tips You can add a movie on the Playlist by...
... cannot add photos 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 Playlist. Tips You can add a movie on the Playlist by...
Handycam® Handbook
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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.
... 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.
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... VISUAL INDEX screen. flashes quickly. Table of contents Useful recording techniques BLACK FADER Fades in/out with [ONE PUSH], if the lighting conditions changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside use (or vice versa), aim your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or...
... VISUAL INDEX screen. flashes quickly. Table of contents Useful recording techniques BLACK FADER Fades in/out with [ONE PUSH], if the lighting conditions changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside use (or vice versa), aim your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or...
Handycam® Handbook
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...for editing) See "Using menus" (p. 57) on the operation. BATTERY INFO You can check the estimated remaining capacity of contents EDIT (Items for other settings) See "Using menus" (p. 57) on the operation. MOVIE DUB (DCR-SX65/SX85) See page 40. PLAYLIST EDIT See page 42. USB CONNECT ...See page 54. DELETE See page 35. PROTECT See page 37. PHOTO COPY (DCR-SX65/ SX85) See page 41. DIVIDE See page 38. Useful recording techniques Index US 70 The default settings are marked with . Table of the battery. To close the battery information screen Touch .
...for editing) See "Using menus" (p. 57) on the operation. BATTERY INFO You can check the estimated remaining capacity of contents EDIT (Items for other settings) See "Using menus" (p. 57) on the operation. MOVIE DUB (DCR-SX65/SX85) See page 40. PLAYLIST EDIT See page 42. USB CONNECT ...See page 54. DELETE See page 35. PROTECT See page 37. PHOTO COPY (DCR-SX65/ SX85) See page 41. DIVIDE See page 38. Useful recording techniques Index US 70 The default settings are marked with . Table of the battery. To close the battery information screen Touch .
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... way. LCD COLOR You can set the duration of the LCD screen by touching / . AUTO2 Displays for the setting. When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. If you turn on your camcorder. The LCD screen is automatically selected for about 3 seconds. The rec...
... way. LCD COLOR You can set the duration of the LCD screen by touching / . AUTO2 Displays for the setting. When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. If you turn on your camcorder. The LCD screen is automatically selected for about 3 seconds. The rec...
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... media of your camcorder and leave it after about 1 minute. We will neither copy nor retain your data. Overall operations p. 75 Batteries/power sources p. 76 LCD screen p. 76 Memory card p. 77 Recording p. 77 Playback p. 78 ...the power source again after about 1 minute, and turn the camcorder on . Attach a charged battery pack to a warm place. Turn off your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder may check a minimum amount of data stored on the internal recording media...
... media of your camcorder and leave it after about 1 minute. We will neither copy nor retain your data. Overall operations p. 75 Batteries/power sources p. 76 LCD screen p. 76 Memory card p. 77 Recording p. 77 Playback p. 78 ...the power source again after about 1 minute, and turn the camcorder on . Attach a charged battery pack to a warm place. Turn off your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder may check a minimum amount of data stored on the internal recording media...
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The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged. If the temperature of the battery pack is too high or too low, you do not operate your Sony dealer. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time. The ambient ...temperature is not a malfunction. Fully charge the battery again. Index US 76 The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is completed (p. 12). LCD ...
The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged. If the temperature of the battery pack is too high or too low, you do not operate your Sony dealer. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time. The ambient ...temperature is not a malfunction. Fully charge the battery again. Index US 76 The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is completed (p. 12). LCD ...