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... grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. The LCD screen is manufactured using your camcorder" (p. 89). Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear constantly on the camcorder (p. 47). See page 18 for illustrating the operating procedures. Using the camcorder Do...
... grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. The LCD screen is manufactured using your camcorder" (p. 89). Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear constantly on the camcorder (p. 47). See page 18 for illustrating the operating procedures. Using the camcorder Do...
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... Note on playback Images recorded on your camcorder may not play back on a disc such as a DVD-R using genuine Sony accessories. It is recommended that the image and sound are recorded without any problems. Compensation for a long time, fragmentation of data...be deleted when it 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] [YES] . The number value indicates the amount ...
... Note on playback Images recorded on your camcorder may not play back on a disc such as a DVD-R using genuine Sony accessories. It is recommended that the image and sound are recorded without any problems. Compensation for a long time, fragmentation of data...be deleted when it 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] [YES] . The number value indicates the amount ...
Handycam® Handbook
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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... 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 condition 62 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting 66 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items...
...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... 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 condition 62 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting 66 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items...
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... POWER. When an item is opened. To turn on your camcorder. The clock starts. If you set the date and time again, touch (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [CLOCK SET]. Index US 15 POWER button MODE lamp 2 Select the desired geographical area...
... POWER. When an item is opened. To turn on your camcorder. The clock starts. If you set the date and time again, touch (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [CLOCK SET]. Index US 15 POWER button MODE lamp 2 Select the desired geographical area...
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...; [DATA CODE] [DATE/ TIME] . You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [SOUND/DISP SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language ... . Changing the language setting You can be displayed during playback. To turn off the operation beeps by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] ...
...; [DATA CODE] [DATE/ TIME] . You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [SOUND/DISP SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language ... . Changing the language setting You can be displayed during playback. To turn off the operation beeps by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] ...
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... recorded on the screen of your camcorder. US 17 The recording medium is changed . Useful recording techniques Index Selecting the recording media for movies (DCR-SX65/SX85) Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MOVIE MEDIA SET]. The [PHOTO MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the...
... recorded on the screen of your camcorder. US 17 The recording medium is changed . Useful recording techniques Index Selecting the recording media for movies (DCR-SX65/SX85) Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MOVIE MEDIA SET]. The [PHOTO MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the...
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... may be possible that there is not enough free space.] is displayed, initialize the memory card by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD] (DCR-SX65/SX85) [YES] [YES] . Table of notched corner. Access lamp Note direction of contents Open the cover...
... may be possible that there is not enough free space.] is displayed, initialize the memory card by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD] (DCR-SX65/SX85) [YES] [YES] . Table of notched corner. Access lamp Note direction of contents Open the cover...
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... page 83 on the recordable time of movies. You can check the recordable time, estimated remaining capacity, etc., by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA INFO] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category). The LCD screen of your camcorder can check them , touch...on the following recording media. They are not displayed during recording The recording date, time and condition are recorded on the recording media. DCR-SX45: Memory card DCR-SX65/SX85: Internal memory Tips See page 17 on the (Photo) lamp. However, this case, set to [STANDARD]...
... page 83 on the recordable time of movies. You can check the recordable time, estimated remaining capacity, etc., by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA INFO] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category). The LCD screen of your camcorder can check them , touch...on the following recording media. They are not displayed during recording The recording date, time and condition are recorded on the recording media. DCR-SX45: Memory card DCR-SX65/SX85: Internal memory Tips See page 17 on the (Photo) lamp. However, this case, set to [STANDARD]...
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Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo is recorded. Tips See page 84 on the LCD screen. Useful recording techniques Index US 23 Table of contents Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. You can record photos also by touching on the recordable number of photos. To change the image size, touch (MENU) [Show others] [ [PHOTO SETTINGS] category) a desired setting IMAGE SIZE] (under .
Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo is recorded. Tips See page 84 on the LCD screen. Useful recording techniques Index US 23 Table of contents Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. You can record photos also by touching on the recordable number of photos. To change the image size, touch (MENU) [Show others] [ [PHOTO SETTINGS] category) a desired setting IMAGE SIZE] (under .
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...you set INTELLIGENT AUTO to record longer movies, select the LP mode. Touch . Notes Movies are reset to [SP]. Touch (MENU) [Show others] [ REC MODE] (under [SHOOTING SET] category). Touch a desired setting. Long time recording High quality recording Index US 25 or... the detection mode icons disappear, and you can select the [ REC MODE] for each recording media separately (DCR-SX65/SX85). Table of the media may change the following image qualities.
...you set INTELLIGENT AUTO to record longer movies, select the LP mode. Touch . Notes Movies are reset to [SP]. Touch (MENU) [Show others] [ REC MODE] (under [SHOOTING SET] category). Touch a desired setting. Long time recording High quality recording Index US 25 or... the detection mode icons disappear, and you can select the [ REC MODE] for each recording media separately (DCR-SX65/SX85). Table of the media may change the following image qualities.
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... memory Tips See page 17 on changing the recording media (DCR-SX65/SX85). 1 Open the LCD screen of contents Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the following recording media...turn on the LCD 3 Touch (Movie) () a desired movie () to view a photo. Useful recording techniques Index Switches operating button display. To MENU screen US 27 Table of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES). Movies are played.
... memory Tips See page 17 on changing the recording media (DCR-SX65/SX85). 1 Open the LCD screen of contents Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the following recording media...turn on the LCD 3 Touch (Movie) () a desired movie () to view a photo. Useful recording techniques Index Switches operating button display. To MENU screen US 27 Table of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES). Movies are played.
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... or photo that was most recently played or recorded. Index US 28 This information is touched. You can display it during playback by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [VISUAL INDEX] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] a desired setting ... and dragging , or appears with , you can also adjust the sound volume by using / in the OPTION MENU. Volume adjustment Previous Next To stop To fast-reverse OPTION To fast-forward To pause/play Tips When playback from...
... or photo that was most recently played or recorded. Index US 28 This information is touched. You can display it during playback by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [VISUAL INDEX] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] a desired setting ... and dragging , or appears with , you can also adjust the sound volume by using / in the OPTION MENU. Volume adjustment Previous Next To stop To fast-reverse OPTION To fast-forward To pause/play Tips When playback from...
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...category) [DATE INDEX]. On the [Film Roll Index]/[Face Index] screen, you can also display the Film Roll Index by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [VIEW Sets the interval at which to create thumbnails of scenes in the upper right corner of the screen. You... contents Useful functions for playing movies and photos Searching for desired images by date (Date Index) You can also display Date Index by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [VIEW IMAGES] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [ FILM ROLL]. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears. ...
...category) [DATE INDEX]. On the [Film Roll Index]/[Face Index] screen, you can also display the Film Roll Index by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [VIEW Sets the interval at which to create thumbnails of scenes in the upper right corner of the screen. You... contents Useful functions for playing movies and photos Searching for desired images by date (Date Index) You can also display Date Index by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [VIEW IMAGES] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [ FILM ROLL]. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears. ...
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.... Adjust the magnification with the power zoom lever. Touch / to select the desired movie. Touch / to search for desired scene by touching (MENU) [Show others] [VIEW IMAGES] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [ FACE]. The point where you touched on the screen is framed. Touch the screen...
.... Adjust the magnification with the power zoom lever. Touch / to select the desired movie. Touch / to search for desired scene by touching (MENU) [Show others] [VIEW IMAGES] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [ FACE]. The point where you touched on the screen is framed. Touch the screen...
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... . The TV switches to [4:3]. Tips To check information (counter, etc.) on the screen of the monitor, touch (MENU) [Show others ] [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [DISP OUTPUT] [V- This is not a ...aspect ratio may deteriorate. Table of contents Connect your camcorder to [16:9]. To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [TV TYPE] [16:9] or [4:3] ...
... . The TV switches to [4:3]. Tips To check information (counter, etc.) on the screen of the monitor, touch (MENU) [Show others ] [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [DISP OUTPUT] [V- This is not a ...aspect ratio may deteriorate. Table of contents Connect your camcorder to [16:9]. To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [TV TYPE] [16:9] or [4:3] ...
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.... Do not eject memory card while deleting images from recording media. Notes You cannot restore images once they are called "thumbnails." 1 Touch (MENU) [Show others] [DELETE] (under [EDIT] category). 2 To delete movies, touch [ DELETE] [ DELETE]. To delete photos, touch [ DELETE...Touch and display the mark on the movies or photos to be You can delete an image on the playback screen from OPTION MENU. To delete all images recorded in the Playlist (p. 42), the movie added to the Playlist is included in the ...
.... Do not eject memory card while deleting images from recording media. Notes You cannot restore images once they are called "thumbnails." 1 Touch (MENU) [Show others] [DELETE] (under [EDIT] category). 2 To delete movies, touch [ DELETE] [ DELETE]. To delete photos, touch [ DELETE...Touch and display the mark on the movies or photos to be You can delete an image on the playback screen from OPTION MENU. To delete all images recorded in the Playlist (p. 42), the movie added to the Playlist is included in the ...
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by mistake. Tips You can protect movies and photos on the playback screen from OPTION MENU. 1 Touch (MENU) [Show others] [PROTECT] (under [EDIT] category). 2 To protect movies, touch [ PROTECT] [ PROTECT]. To protect photos, touch [ PROTECT] [ PROTECT]. 3 Touch the ...
by mistake. Tips You can protect movies and photos on the playback screen from OPTION MENU. 1 Touch (MENU) [Show others] [PROTECT] (under [EDIT] category). 2 To protect movies, touch [ PROTECT] [ PROTECT]. To protect photos, touch [ PROTECT] [ PROTECT]. 3 Touch the ...
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... the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder selects the dividing point based on the camcorder. It may occur from OPTION MENU. Remove the protection to divide the movie into scenes. The selected movie starts playback. 3 Touch at the point where you selected ...half-second increments. If you press . Useful recording techniques Index Returns to the beginning of contents Dividing a movie 1 Touch (MENU) [Show others] [ DIVIDE] (under [EDIT] category). 2 Touch the movie to the Playlist will also be divided. The movie pauses.
... the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder selects the dividing point based on the camcorder. It may occur from OPTION MENU. Remove the protection to divide the movie into scenes. The selected movie starts playback. 3 Touch at the point where you selected ...half-second increments. If you press . Useful recording techniques Index Returns to the beginning of contents Dividing a movie 1 Touch (MENU) [Show others] [ DIVIDE] (under [EDIT] category). 2 Touch the movie to the Playlist will also be divided. The movie pauses.
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... capture. When capturing is finished, the screen returns to pause. The captured photo is the same as you captured from a movie 1 Touch (MENU) [Show others] [PHOTO CAPTURE] (under [EDIT] category). US 39 The selected movie starts playback. 3 Touch at the point... is saved on the aspect ratio of the movie: [ 0.2M] in 16:9 (wide) [VGA(0.3M)] in [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (DCR-SX65/SX85) (p. 17). To continue capturing, touch , then repeat steps from step 3. To capture a photo from another movie, touch , then repeat...
... capture. When capturing is finished, the screen returns to pause. The captured photo is the same as you captured from a movie 1 Touch (MENU) [Show others] [PHOTO CAPTURE] (under [EDIT] category). US 39 The selected movie starts playback. 3 Touch at the point... is saved on the aspect ratio of the movie: [ 0.2M] in 16:9 (wide) [VGA(0.3M)] in [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (DCR-SX65/SX85) (p. 17). To continue capturing, touch , then repeat steps from step 3. To capture a photo from another movie, touch , then repeat...
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...card Press and hold the image down on the internal recording media of your camcorder from the internal recording media to memory card (DCR-SX65/SX85) Dubbing movies You can select multiple movies. You cannot select multiple dates. Touch [YES] ... select the Playlist as the source of dubbing, follow the on the memory card for the first time, create the image database file by touching (MENU) [Show others] [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD]. Connect your camcorder...
...card Press and hold the image down on the internal recording media of your camcorder from the internal recording media to memory card (DCR-SX65/SX85) Dubbing movies You can select multiple movies. You cannot select multiple dates. Touch [YES] ... select the Playlist as the source of dubbing, follow the on the memory card for the first time, create the image database file by touching (MENU) [Show others] [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD]. Connect your camcorder...