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Question posted by buyondo on July 16th, 2012

My Sony Dcr Sx85 Freezes

why does my sony dcr sx85 say it is preparing when i connect it to computer

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Handycam® Handbook - Page 1

Click "Handycam" Handbook DCR-SX45/SX65/SX85 Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index  2011 Sony Corporation 4-264-741-11(1) US
Handycam® Handbook - Page 4

... adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of the...accessories  We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Save all your images on...FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category)  the desired medium (DCR-SX65/ SX85)  [YES]  [YES]  . If ...camcorder (p. 71) is turned and connected to the protection features of the ...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 9

... 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...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 10

... 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 photos 41 Using the Playlist of movies 42 Creating the Playlist 42 Playing the Playlist 43 Saving movies and photos...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 18

...media icon  The icon displayed on the LCD screen varies depending on memory card (DCR-SX65/SX85). Check that is about a half the size of the standard "Memory Stick" media, ...or faster) can be played back or imported on non-exFAT*-compatible computers, AV components, etc., connected to a memory card or memory card adaptor. Table of contents Useful recording techniques To check the ...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 19

... 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]  . Useful recording techniques Index US 19 If you forcibly insert the memory card in the illustration, and insert into the...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 47

... is preloaded in this by downloading the PMB Portable installer from the server administered by Sony ("Sony server"). If you click the help button in the upper right after starting "PMB ...require registration procedures and/or fees to use "PMB Portable." [ USB CONNECT]: Internal memory (DCR-SX65/SX85) [ USB CONNECT]: Memory card  If the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear, touch (...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 49

... system.  Operation is not assured with the external media.  Refer to the Sony support page for your country/region for your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). The ... playback device. 2 If the external media has the AC power cable, connect it to your camcorder before use. DCR-SX65/SX85: Movies and photos in the internal recording media of the camcorder that can...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 54

...Show others]  [USB CONNECT] (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... on a disc or video cassette, by connecting your camcorder to disc creation devices, such as a Sony DVD writer other than DVDirect Express, with the USB ...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 80

..."InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series). (p. 88).  Connect the DC plug of times, contact your camcorder is extremely ...] [SCENE SELECTION] Because of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. E Follow the steps from...DB F.] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category)  the recording medium (DCR-SX65/SX85).  The memory card is high. Table of contents Cannot use ...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 83

...80 (50) 175 (110) DCR-SX85 Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] (unit: minute) Recording time 235 (210) 340 (210) 715 (465) Index US 83 Internal memory DCR-SX65/SX85 Battery pack NP-FV30 (supplied)... Playing time Approximate time available when you use your camcorder. Internal memory DCR-SX65/SX85 Table of contents Useful recording techniques Expected time of recording and playback with...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 91

...camcorder to charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery Connect your camcorder or a computer, you perform ...dispose of Apple Inc. On trademarks  "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.  "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "...socket) using data deletion software on disposal/transfer (DCR-SX65/SX85) Even if you perform [ DELETE ALL], [ ...
Operating Guide - Page 1

http://www.sony.net/  2011 Sony Corporation Printed in China US/ES 4-264-731-11(1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide US Guía de operaciones ES DCR-SX45/SX65/SX85 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
Operating Guide - Page 7

...; Increase the separation between the US  Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX45 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. However, there is subject to radio communications. UL is for...found to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX85 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If you have any interference received, including ...
Operating Guide - Page 10

... or simplified for understandability.  In this manual for video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens. ...58320; The main differences in this manual, the internal memory (DCRSX65/SX85) of your camcorder and memory card are lit or flashing ... is shown in this series are captured using genuine Sony accessories.  Availability of this manual when there...
Operating Guide - Page 38

..., etc., format the external media on your camcorder. DCR-SX65/SX85: Movies and photos in USB Cable. 5 Touch [Copy...; media with the external media.  Refer to the Sony support page for your country/region for your camcorder. USB Adaptor...  FAT file system is not assured with every connectable device.  Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using ...
Operating Guide - Page 43

... 16).  Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions.  A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect the A/V connecting cable to the input jack of another device.  A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately) When connecting to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by connecting your camcorder, and connect a DVD writer, etc. Connect the device in...
Operating Guide - Page 53

... "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) (p. 14).  Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to your computer. "PMB...Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Turn off your camcorder is high. The camcorder is not recognized by touching (MENU)  [Show others]  [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category)  the recording medium (DCR-SX65/SX85...
Operating Guide - Page 55

... charged battery pack. Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos Expected time of movies Internal memory DCR-SX65 Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] (unit: minute) Recording time 55 (50) 80 (50) 175 (110) DCR-SX85 Recording mode [HQ] [SP] (unit: minute) Recording time 235 (210) 340 (210) US 55 Additional information Internal...
Operating Guide - Page 59

.../Output connectors A/V Remote Connector: Video/audio output jack USB jack: mini-AB/TypeA (Built-in .) (w/h/d) excluding the projecting parts US 59 DCR-SX65: Approx. 3.86 GB DCR-SX85: Approx. 15.5 GB Image....) F1.8 ~ 6.0 Focal length: f=1.8 mm ~ 108 mm (3/32 in. ~ 4 3/8 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies: 39 mm ~ 2 340 mm (1 9/16 in. ~ 92 1/4 in.) (16:9) For photos: 38 mm ~ 2 280...

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