Handycam® Handbook
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... notice. About images, illustrations, and screen displays 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 subject to country/region. Confirm the model name on your camcorder and accessories are called "recording media." Design and...
... notice. About images, illustrations, and screen displays 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 subject to country/region. Confirm the model name on your camcorder and accessories are called "recording media." Design and...
Handycam® Handbook
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...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...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 condition 62 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting 66...
...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...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 condition 62 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting 66...
Handycam® Handbook
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...can be used. Do not attach a label, etc., to record movies and/or photos on the camcorder you use "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 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. ... USB cable. US 18 Index Recording media icon The icon displayed on the LCD screen varies depending on memory card (DCR-SX65/SX85). Operation with your camcorder Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards (Class 2 or faster), SDHC memory cards (Class 2 ...
...can be used. Do not attach a label, etc., to record movies and/or photos on the camcorder you use "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 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. ... USB cable. US 18 Index Recording media icon The icon displayed on the LCD screen varies depending on memory card (DCR-SX65/SX85). Operation with your camcorder Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards (Class 2 or faster), SDHC memory cards (Class 2 ...
Handycam® Handbook
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... the input selector of the TV to the input your camcorder will not output audio. The yellow plug connection is not necessary. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with an A/V connecting cable. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. A/V...S VIDEO jack, by using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (sold separately). Table of contents Playing images on a TV Connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or VCR using the A/V connecting cable or an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (sold...
... the input selector of the TV to the input your camcorder will not output audio. The yellow plug connection is not necessary. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with an A/V connecting cable. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. A/V...S VIDEO jack, by using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (sold separately). Table of contents Playing images on a TV Connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or VCR using the A/V connecting cable or an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (sold...
Handycam® Handbook
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Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system, set [TV TYPE] to [4:3], the image quality may deteriorate. Table of the monitor, touch (MENU) [Show ... (, supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with the 16:9 (wide) signal, set [TV TYPE] to [4:3]. Tips To check information (counter, etc.) on your camcorder to full mode automatically. OUT/PANEL] . Useful recording techniques Index US 34 This is not a malfunction. When you set [TV TYPE...
Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system, set [TV TYPE] to [4:3], the image quality may deteriorate. Table of the monitor, touch (MENU) [Show ... (, supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with the 16:9 (wide) signal, set [TV TYPE] to [4:3]. Tips To check information (counter, etc.) on your camcorder to full mode automatically. OUT/PANEL] . Useful recording techniques Index US 34 This is not a malfunction. When you set [TV TYPE...
Handycam® Handbook
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...camcorder. If the external media was formatted to NTFS file system, etc., format the external media on the camcorder... is connected to the instruction manual supplied with a code function... Refer to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall...camcorder before use external media with the external media. Refer to the Sony support page for your country/region for your camcorder.... Index Tips You can also play back images on your camcorder... camcorder ... media of the camcorder that can be used....
...camcorder. If the external media was formatted to NTFS file system, etc., format the external media on the camcorder... is connected to the instruction manual supplied with a code function... Refer to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall...camcorder before use external media with the external media. Refer to the Sony support page for your country/region for your camcorder.... Index Tips You can also play back images on your camcorder... camcorder ... media of the camcorder that can be used....
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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 to the Built-in step 4. Movies recorded on the internal recording media that ... 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. The [DISC BURN] screen appears on the camcorder screen. Press (DISC BURN) on your camcorder, and connect the DVD writer to the...
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 to the Built-in step 4. Movies recorded on the internal recording media that ... 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. The [DISC BURN] screen appears on the camcorder screen. Press (DISC BURN) on your camcorder, and connect the DVD writer to the...
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...] (under [OTHERS] category). 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 camcorder screen. Disconnect the USB cable. Index US 54 Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected. Notes Sony...
...] (under [OTHERS] category). 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 camcorder screen. Disconnect the USB cable. Index US 54 Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected. Notes Sony...
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...in the recording device. If your recording device has an input selector, set it on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with an S VIDEO cable. In addition, touch (MENU) [Show others ] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [GENERAL SET] ... with your recording device for details. When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder, and record it to the input mode. Connect your camcorder to the recording device (a disc recorder, etc.) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) or an ...
...in the recording device. If your recording device has an input selector, set it on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with an S VIDEO cable. In addition, touch (MENU) [Show others ] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [GENERAL SET] ... with your recording device for details. When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder, and record it to the input mode. Connect your camcorder to the recording device (a disc recorder, etc.) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) or an ...
Handycam® Handbook
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If you make good use of menu operations, you can enjoy using your camcorder Using menus Using the menus, you can perform useful functions and change the display. Touch the menu item to the previous menu screen, touch . ... depending on MY MENU. Touch the central part of the left side of screen to change various settings. The camcorder has various menu items under each of eight menu categories. MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) p. 62 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) p. 66 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items...
If you make good use of menu operations, you can enjoy using your camcorder Using menus Using the menus, you can perform useful functions and change the display. Touch the menu item to the previous menu screen, touch . ... depending on MY MENU. Touch the central part of the left side of screen to change various settings. The camcorder has various menu items under each of eight menu categories. MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) p. 62 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) p. 66 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items...
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... PLAYBACK. You can use the menu items more easily by registering the menu items you use most often on MY MENU, and enjoy using your camcorder switches between playback mode and recording mode (movie/photo). Using MY MENU You can register 6 menu items on each MY MENU of contents Useful recording.../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.
... PLAYBACK. You can use the menu items more easily by registering the menu items you use most often on MY MENU, and enjoy using your camcorder switches between playback mode and recording mode (movie/photo). Using MY MENU You can register 6 menu items on each MY MENU of contents Useful recording.../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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... appearing excessively white when subjects are marked with the following effects adding to the interval between the camcorder and the subject. Table of contents Useful recording techniques MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) See "Using menus" (p. 57) on glass or metal mesh in windows between scenes. The default settings are...
... appearing excessively white when subjects are marked with the following effects adding to the interval between the camcorder and the subject. Table of contents Useful recording techniques MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) See "Using menus" (p. 57) on glass or metal mesh in windows between scenes. The default settings are...
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... towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, then towards W (wide angle) to focus on ; Index US 65 When you set [FOCUS] to [MANUAL], appears. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 150 cm (about...
... towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, then towards W (wide angle) to focus on ; Index US 65 When you set [FOCUS] to [MANUAL], appears. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 150 cm (about...
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... ambient sounds, converting them into the appropriate level. Index US 67 Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with vivid sound appropriate to the TV connected. Also, there is set to [ACTIVE]. BACK LIGHT Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects. OFF Does not adjust the exposure for backlit...
... ambient sounds, converting them into the appropriate level. Index US 67 Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with vivid sound appropriate to the TV connected. Also, there is set to [ACTIVE]. BACK LIGHT Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects. OFF Does not adjust the exposure for backlit...
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.... This is recording the scene you use the memory card formatted on your camcorder and leave it for auto focus. Turn off your camcorder (p. 71). Adjust the focus manually (p. 64). Turn off your camcorder and leave it again on a computer, format it for movies is less ...than the expected recording time of your camcorder (p. 83, 84). Turn off your camcorder, there may be deleted. ...
.... This is recording the scene you use the memory card formatted on your camcorder and leave it for auto focus. Turn off your camcorder (p. 71). Adjust the focus manually (p. 64). Turn off your camcorder and leave it again on a computer, format it for movies is less ...than the expected recording time of your camcorder (p. 83, 84). Turn off your camcorder, there may be deleted. ...
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...menu items. Cannot use BACK LIGHT Because of following settings [SPOT MTR/FCS], [SPOT METER], [MANUAL] in [EXPOSURE], [FIREWORKS] Index US 79 The aspect ratio of the playback is not correct when connecting your camcorder to the TV. Set [TV TYPE] according to your computer. Images are connected ...trimming of the top, bottom, right, and left edges of images are trimmed slightly on a connected TV. The LCD screen of your camcorder Unable to edit. Unable to the input jack of another device (p. 54). The top, bottom, right, and left edges of images when...
...menu items. Cannot use BACK LIGHT Because of following settings [SPOT MTR/FCS], [SPOT METER], [MANUAL] in [EXPOSURE], [FIREWORKS] Index US 79 The aspect ratio of the playback is not correct when connecting your camcorder to the TV. Set [TV TYPE] according to your computer. Images are connected ...trimming of the top, bottom, right, and left edges of images are trimmed slightly on a connected TV. The LCD screen of your camcorder Unable to edit. Unable to the input jack of another device (p. 54). The top, bottom, right, and left edges of images when...
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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) Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on your camcorder model. Index US 93
... (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) Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on your camcorder model. Index US 93
Operating Guide
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...sure to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual thoroughly, and retain it . Do not short circuit and do not expose the battery ...if any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. You can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of the FCC Rules. Otherwise, fire or injury may cause undesired operation... pack dry. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by returning your camcorder. Observe the following cautions. Do not disassemble. Do not crush and do...
...sure to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual thoroughly, and retain it . Do not short circuit and do not expose the battery ...if any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. You can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of the FCC Rules. Otherwise, fire or injury may cause undesired operation... pack dry. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by returning your camcorder. Observe the following cautions. Do not disassemble. Do not crush and do...
Operating Guide
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...) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB connection support cable (1) Attach this camcorder. Doing so might cause your camcorder to which the receiver is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Take images of time may be used with the equipment in USB...Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) "PMB Portable" software is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the manufacturing process and do not hold ...
...) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB connection support cable (1) Attach this camcorder. Doing so might cause your camcorder to which the receiver is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Take images of time may be used with the equipment in USB...Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) "PMB Portable" software is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the manufacturing process and do not hold ...
Operating Guide
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... GB Input/ output Notes on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Availability of this series are as follows. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. 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...
... GB Input/ output Notes on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Availability of this series are as follows. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. 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...