Handycam® Handbook
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About images, illustrations, and screen displays of this manual, the internal memory (DCRSX65/SX85) of your camcorder and memory card are called "recording media." Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are captured using a shoulder belt (sold ... Index Notes on the bottom of your camcorder. The main differences in specification of your camcorder The model name is shown in this manual when there is a difference in this series are lit or flashing When using a digital still camera, and therefore may be lost, or other malfunctions...
About images, illustrations, and screen displays of this manual, the internal memory (DCRSX65/SX85) of your camcorder and memory card are called "recording media." Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are captured using a shoulder belt (sold ... Index Notes on the bottom of your camcorder. The main differences in specification of your camcorder The model name is shown in this manual when there is a difference in this series are lit or flashing When using a digital still camera, and therefore may be lost, or other malfunctions...
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...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 Saving movies and ...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 condition 62 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting 66 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos 68 PLAYBACK ...
...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 Saving movies and ...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 condition 62 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting 66 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos 68 PLAYBACK ...
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... SD memory cards of up to 64 GB have been tested and proven to this camcorder. Types of 512 MB or larger. In this manual, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are called SD memory cards. Notes MultiMediaCard cannot be used. ... displayed in the top right corner of the screen. Recording media icon The icon displayed on the LCD screen varies depending on memory card (DCR-SX65/SX85).
... SD memory cards of up to 64 GB have been tested and proven to this camcorder. Types of 512 MB or larger. In this manual, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are called SD memory cards. Notes MultiMediaCard cannot be used. ... displayed in the top right corner of the screen. Recording media icon The icon displayed on the LCD screen varies depending on memory card (DCR-SX65/SX85).
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... Set the input selector of the TV to the input your camcorder will not output audio. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with an S VIDEO cable (sold separately). US 33 Index Connect the white and red plugs (left/right audio) and the S ...VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the A/V connecting cable with the TV. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connecting to another device via the A/V Remote Connector using an A/V connecting cable...
... Set the input selector of the TV to the input your camcorder will not output audio. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with an S VIDEO cable (sold separately). US 33 Index Connect the white and red plugs (left/right audio) and the S ...VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the A/V connecting cable with the TV. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connecting to another device via the A/V Remote Connector using an A/V connecting cable...
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... [4:3], the image quality may not be displayed full screen. OUT/PANEL] . Useful recording techniques Index US 34 Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the ID-1/ID-2 system, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. The TV switches to a TV compatible with your camcorder (p. 27). Connect your camcorder to...
... [4:3], the image quality may not be displayed full screen. OUT/PANEL] . Useful recording techniques Index US 34 Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the ID-1/ID-2 system, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. The TV switches to a TV compatible with your camcorder (p. 27). Connect your camcorder to...
Handycam® Handbook
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...external media that have not yet been saved on your camcorder. When the [Create a new Image Database File.] screen appears, touch [YES]. US 49 DCR-SX65/SX85: Movies and photos in external media (DIRECT COPY) 1 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of ... be able to use . You can also play back images on external media using the supplied AC adaptor (p. 14). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media. Refer to the Sony support page for your country/region for your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).
...external media that have not yet been saved on your camcorder. When the [Create a new Image Database File.] screen appears, touch [YES]. US 49 DCR-SX65/SX85: Movies and photos in external media (DIRECT COPY) 1 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of ... be able to use . You can also play back images on external media using the supplied AC adaptor (p. 14). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media. Refer to the Sony support page for your country/region for your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).
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...: When dubbing a desired image When creating multiple copies of the same disc When dubbing images in the memory card (DCR-SX65/SX85) Touch [DISC BURN OPTION] in USB Cable. Insert an unused disc into the DVD writer, and close the disc tray. ...does not support two-layered discs. DVDirect Express is completed. Touch , then disconnect the USB cable. Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer. Notes Connect your camcorder with the USB cable of the DVD writer. You cannot connect...
...: When dubbing a desired image When creating multiple copies of the same disc When dubbing images in the memory card (DCR-SX65/SX85) Touch [DISC BURN OPTION] in USB Cable. Insert an unused disc into the DVD writer, and close the disc tray. ...does not support two-layered discs. DVDirect Express is completed. Touch , then disconnect the USB cable. Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer. Notes Connect your camcorder with the USB cable of the DVD writer. You cannot connect...
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... Touch the recording media that contains the images on the camcorder screen. [ USB CONNECT]: Internal memory (DCR-SX65/SX85) [ USB CONNECT]: Memory card The displayed recording media differ depending on the model. Record ...movies on the connected device. For details, refer to be connected. Notes Sony DVD writer may not be available in either way of or . Refer also to the instruction manuals...
... Touch the recording media that contains the images on the camcorder screen. [ USB CONNECT]: Internal memory (DCR-SX65/SX85) [ USB CONNECT]: Memory card The displayed recording media differ depending on the model. Record ...movies on the connected device. For details, refer to be connected. Notes Sony DVD writer may not be available in either way of or . Refer also to the instruction manuals...
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... the input jacks of the recording device. Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details. When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. Notes Since dubbing...
... the input jacks of the recording device. Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details. When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. Notes Since dubbing...
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Table of eight menu categories. US 57 The camcorder has various menu items under each of contents Customizing your camcorder. MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) p. 62 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) p. 66 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos) p. 68 ...
Table of eight menu categories. US 57 The camcorder has various menu items under each of contents Customizing your camcorder. MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) p. 62 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) p. 66 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos) p. 68 ...
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.../FCS] and registering [ FADER] Touch . Touch [MY MENU SETTING]. Touch [MOVIE]. Touch [SPOT MTR/FCS]. Touch . Touch [ FADER] (under [MANUAL SETTINGS] category). When MY MENU is connected, the exclusive MY MENU appears.
.../FCS] and registering [ FADER] Touch . Touch [MY MENU SETTING]. Touch [MOVIE]. Touch [SPOT MTR/FCS]. Touch . Touch [ FADER] (under [MANUAL SETTINGS] category). When MY MENU is connected, the exclusive MY MENU appears.
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Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category SCENE SELECTION 62 FADER 62 WHITE BAL. 63 SPOT MTR/FCS 64 SPOT METER 64 SPOT FOCUS 64 EXPOSURE 64 FOCUS 64 TELE ...
Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category SCENE SELECTION 62 FADER 62 WHITE BAL. 63 SPOT MTR/FCS 64 SPOT METER 64 SPOT FOCUS 64 EXPOSURE 64 FOCUS 64 TELE ...
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... without the [SCENE SELECTION] function. FIREWORKS* ( ) Takes spectacular shots of the ocean or a lake. Out In Index US 62 Table of contents Useful recording techniques MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) See "Using menus" (p. 57) on subjects a short distance away. Notes If you set [SCENE SELECTION], [WHITE...
... without the [SCENE SELECTION] function. FIREWORKS* ( ) Takes spectacular shots of the ocean or a lake. Out In Index US 62 Table of contents Useful recording techniques MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) See "Using menus" (p. 57) on subjects a short distance away. Notes If you set [SCENE SELECTION], [WHITE...
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.... To adjust the exposure automatically, touch [AUTO]. Index US 64 Touch / to adjust the focus. EXPOSURE You can adjust the focus manually. Touch (nearby subject)/ (distant subject) to adjust the brightness. This function enables you want to adjust the brightness and focus. To ...the focus. To adjust the brightness and focus automatically, touch [AUTO]. Notes [EXPOSURE] and [FOCUS] are automatically set to [MANUAL]. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO]. Notes [FOCUS] is too bright or too dark. You can adjust the ...
.... To adjust the exposure automatically, touch [AUTO]. Index US 64 Touch / to adjust the focus. EXPOSURE You can adjust the focus manually. Touch (nearby subject)/ (distant subject) to adjust the brightness. This function enables you want to adjust the brightness and focus. To ...the focus. To adjust the brightness and focus automatically, touch [AUTO]. Notes [EXPOSURE] and [FOCUS] are automatically set to [MANUAL]. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO]. Notes [FOCUS] is too bright or too dark. You can adjust the ...
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... difficult) appears for a few seconds in the following cases. When the focus mode is switched from automatic to manual When you set [FOCUS] to [MANUAL], appears. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm ...side.) ON ( ) The zoom (p. 24) moves to the top of contents Useful recording techniques Notes When you set focus manually TELE MACRO This is useful to shoot small subjects, such as flowers or insects. Table of the T (telephoto) side automatically and allows recording ...
... difficult) appears for a few seconds in the following cases. When the focus mode is switched from automatic to manual When you set [FOCUS] to [MANUAL], appears. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm ...side.) ON ( ) The zoom (p. 24) moves to the top of contents Useful recording techniques Notes When you set focus manually TELE MACRO This is useful to shoot small subjects, such as flowers or insects. Table of the T (telephoto) side automatically and allows recording ...
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...× zoom is not suitable for recording sound. NORMAL Records various ambient sounds, converting them into the appropriate level. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with vivid sound appropriate to the TV connected. To play back from the Face Index, see page 31. Table of faces that the image...
...× zoom is not suitable for recording sound. NORMAL Records various ambient sounds, converting them into the appropriate level. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with vivid sound appropriate to the TV connected. To play back from the Face Index, see page 31. Table of faces that the image...
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... stopped. Your camcorder is recording the scene you have just shot on the index screen at one time is extremely low. Adjust the focus manually (p. 64). Press MODE to a warm place. Leave the camcorder there for example when recording a fast moving object, etc. (p. 83). Delete unnecessary images (p. 35). The...
... stopped. Your camcorder is recording the scene you have just shot on the index screen at one time is extremely low. Adjust the focus manually (p. 64). Press MODE to a warm place. Leave the camcorder there for example when recording a fast moving object, etc. (p. 83). Delete unnecessary images (p. 35). The...
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.... The A/V connecting cable is too short cannot be divided. A protected movie cannot be used simultaneously The following settings [SPOT MTR/FCS], [SPOT METER], [MANUAL] in the correct order. Erase unnecessary movies from the Playlist (p. 43). You cannot add photos in the recording media. You can display recording...
.... The A/V connecting cable is too short cannot be divided. A protected movie cannot be used simultaneously The following settings [SPOT MTR/FCS], [SPOT METER], [MANUAL] in the correct order. Erase unnecessary movies from the Playlist (p. 43). You cannot add photos in the recording media. You can display recording...
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... (29) Current playing movie or photo/Number of total recorded movies or photos (28, 83) Bottom Indicator Meaning [FACE DETECTION] set to [OFF] (66) Manual focus (64) SCENE SELECTION (62) White balance (63) SteadyShot off (66) SPOT MTR/FCS (64)/ SPOT METER (64)/ EXPOSURE (64) TELE MACRO...
... (29) Current playing movie or photo/Number of total recorded movies or photos (28, 83) Bottom Indicator Meaning [FACE DETECTION] set to [OFF] (66) Manual focus (64) SCENE SELECTION (62) White balance (63) SteadyShot off (66) SPOT MTR/FCS (64)/ SPOT METER (64)/ EXPOSURE (64) TELE MACRO...
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... L LANDSCAPE 62 LANGUAGE SET 16, 73 LCD BL LEVEL 72 LCD BRIGHT 72 LCD COLOR 72 US 96 LP 25 M Maintenance 87 MANAGE MEDIA 71 MANUAL SETTINGS 62 MEDIA FORMAT 71 MEDIA INFO 71 MEDIA SETTINGS 17 Memory card 18 "Memory Stick" media 87 "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media 87...
... L LANDSCAPE 62 LANGUAGE SET 16, 73 LCD BL LEVEL 72 LCD BRIGHT 72 LCD COLOR 72 US 96 LP 25 M Maintenance 87 MANAGE MEDIA 71 MANUAL SETTINGS 62 MEDIA FORMAT 71 MEDIA INFO 71 MEDIA SETTINGS 17 Memory card 18 "Memory Stick" media 87 "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media 87...