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Table of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at the sun. LCD screen Battery pack The camcorder is manufactured using your camcorder to malfunction. Take images of contents Useful recording techniques Read this first Built-in ... time may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green 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) "...
Table of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at the sun. LCD screen Battery pack The camcorder is manufactured using your camcorder to malfunction. Take images of contents Useful recording techniques Read this first Built-in ... time may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green 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) "...
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...etc. TV color systems differ depending on your camcorder may be contrary to insert the connector plug in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It is recommended that the image and sound are recorded without any problems. Compensation ... (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR-SX65/ SX85) [YES] [YES] . To view your recordings on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you may result in ...
...etc. TV color systems differ depending on your camcorder may be contrary to insert the connector plug in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It is recommended that the image and sound are recorded without any problems. Compensation ... (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR-SX65/ SX85) [YES] [YES] . To view your recordings on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you may result in ...
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...; Availability of this manual The example images used in 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 and accessories are lit or flashing ...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 model name is shown in this series ...
...; Availability of this manual The example images used in 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 and accessories are lit or flashing ...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 model name is shown in this series ...
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... a balanced volume of voices, since the recording person is essential that may make the scene look stable. By always carrying spare batteries, you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. Excessive zooming will make movies that you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of fireworks, or night views. For...
... a balanced volume of voices, since the recording person is essential that may make the scene look stable. By always carrying spare batteries, you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. Excessive zooming will make movies that you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of fireworks, or night views. For...
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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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...Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack CHG (charge) lamp Table of contents Useful recording techniques Battery pack DC IN jack DC plug Power cord (Mains lead) AC Adaptor To the wall outlet (wall socket) You... it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series 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...
...Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack CHG (charge) lamp Table of contents Useful recording techniques Battery pack DC IN jack DC plug Power cord (Mains lead) AC Adaptor To the wall outlet (wall socket) You... it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series 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...
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... 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). US 13 Index Table of contents Useful recording techniques When charging is finished... 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-built computers is turned on , you can check the approximate amount of the notebook computer may not ...
... 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). US 13 Index Table of contents Useful recording techniques When charging is finished... 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-built computers is turned on , you can check the approximate amount of the notebook computer may not ...
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... 19) are turned off automatically if you leave your camcorder and put it in a warm place. The temperature of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder. Do not use an electronic voltage transformer. This may cause a ...(wall socket) as a 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 AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder within the AC 100 V -...
... 19) are turned off automatically if you leave your camcorder and put it in a warm place. The temperature of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder. Do not use an electronic voltage transformer. This may cause a ...(wall socket) as a 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 AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder within the AC 100 V -...
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...; in the bottom left of the LCD screen. 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 still...
...; in the bottom left of the LCD screen. 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 still...
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...;), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (). Tips A mirror-image of contents Using the VIDEO LIGHT You can use the battery pack is recommended that you use the VIDEO LIGHT. When you press LIGHT, the indicator changes as follows. Press LIGHT repeatedly to select . Useful...
...;), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (). Tips A mirror-image of contents Using the VIDEO LIGHT You can use the battery pack is recommended that you use the VIDEO LIGHT. When you press LIGHT, the indicator changes as follows. Press LIGHT repeatedly to select . Useful...
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... step 2, touch [ DELETE] [ DELETE ALL] [YES] [YES] . To delete all images recorded in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the memory card. You cannot delete protected movies and photos. It may damage the recording media. Do...
... step 2, touch [ DELETE] [ DELETE ALL] [YES] [YES] . To delete all images recorded in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the memory card. You cannot delete protected movies and photos. It may damage the recording media. Do...
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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 OPTION MENU.
... 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 OPTION MENU.
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... the LCD screen 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 confirm the image.
... the LCD screen 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 confirm the image.
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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 (GENERAL SET) category SOUND/DISP...
... 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 (GENERAL SET) category SOUND/DISP...
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... appropriately adjusted for better color balance adjustment. When the white balance has been set to [AUTO]. Tips If you have 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...
... appropriately adjusted for better color balance adjustment. When the white balance has been set to [AUTO]. Tips If you have 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...
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PHOTO CAPTURE See page 39. DIVIDE See page 38. MOVIE DUB (DCR-SX65/SX85) See page 40. Useful recording techniques Index US 70 PROTECT See page 37. PLAYLIST EDIT See page 42. BATTERY INFO You can check the estimated remaining capacity of contents EDIT (Items for other settings) See "Using... menus" (p. 57) on the operation. Table of the battery. DELETE See page 35. PHOTO COPY (DCR-SX65/ SX85) See page 41. USB CONNECT See page 54. OTHERS (Items for editing) See "Using menus" (p. 57) on the ...
PHOTO CAPTURE See page 39. DIVIDE See page 38. MOVIE DUB (DCR-SX65/SX85) See page 40. Useful recording techniques Index US 70 PROTECT See page 37. PLAYLIST EDIT See page 42. BATTERY INFO You can check the estimated remaining capacity of contents EDIT (Items for other settings) See "Using... menus" (p. 57) on the operation. Table of the battery. DELETE See page 35. PHOTO COPY (DCR-SX65/ SX85) See page 41. USB CONNECT See page 54. OTHERS (Items for editing) See "Using menus" (p. 57) on the ...
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... any way. DISPLAY SET You can set the duration of playback sound by touching / . BEEP ON A melody sounds when you select [BRIGHT], battery life is displayed. The rec & zoom buttons on LCD). When you switch your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC...
... any way. DISPLAY SET You can set the duration of playback sound by touching / . BEEP ON A melody sounds when you select [BRIGHT], battery life is displayed. The rec & zoom buttons on LCD). When you switch your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC...
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...outlet (wall socket) (p. 12). Press RESET (p. 94) using a pointed object, and turn on. Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 12). The plug of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket) or remove the... to initialize or change the current internal recording media of your camcorder, depending on the problem. However, your Sony dealer 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....
...outlet (wall socket) (p. 12). Press RESET (p. 94) using a pointed object, and turn on. Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 12). The plug of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket) or remove the... to initialize or change the current internal recording media of your camcorder, depending on the problem. However, your Sony dealer 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....
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... the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your camcorder, the camcorder is not a malfunction. The battery pack has not been charged enough. This is automatically turned off . Use the AC Adaptor. In the default setting, when about 5 minutes... have elapsed while you do not operate your Sony dealer. LCD screen Menu items are grayed out. You cannot select grayed items in lines appear on the environment of use. The...
... the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your camcorder, the camcorder is not a malfunction. The battery pack has not been charged enough. This is automatically turned off . Use the AC Adaptor. In the default setting, when about 5 minutes... have elapsed while you do not operate your Sony dealer. LCD screen Menu items are grayed out. You cannot select grayed items in lines appear on the environment of use. The...