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Question posted by cramoSmitt on February 2nd, 2014

Sony Dcr-sx85 Record Mode Does It Do Hd

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Answer #1: Posted by StLFanMan on April 10th, 2014 10:06 AM
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Yes, but does not do true HD. Its movie quality video resolution is 720x480

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Handycam® Handbook - Page 4

... [MANAGE MEDIA] category)  the desired medium (DCR-SX65/ SX85)  [YES]  [YES]  . Index Notes on optional accessories  We recommend using a VCR or a DVD/HDD recorder, etc. (p. 52). It is recommended that the image and sound are recorded without any problems.  Compensation for video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 9

...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 functions for recording movies and photos 24 Zooming 24 Recording better images automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO 24 Selecting the recording mode 25 Using the VIDEO LIGHT 26 Recording in mirror mode 26...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 18

... In this camcorder. Table of contents Useful recording techniques To check the recording media settings When recording in movie recording mode or photo recording mode, the recording media icon is about a half the size of ...a memory card or memory card adaptor. Recording media icon  The icon displayed on the LCD screen varies depending on memory card (DCR-SX65/SX85).
Handycam® Handbook - Page 20

... (DCR-SX65/SX85). 1 Fasten the grip belt. 2 Open the LCD screen of contents Useful recording techniques Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded on your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is already open, press POWER (p. 15).  You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE. Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 22

... switches for photo recording mode, and the screen aspect ratio becomes 4:3. They are not displayed during playback. DCR-SX45: Memory card DCR-SX65/SX85: Internal memory  Tips  See page 17 on changing the recording media (DCR-SX65/SX85).  Press MODE to the camcorder Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition are recorded on the following...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 25

... the recording mode. To cancel INTELLIGENT AUTO Press . Table of movies may be degraded, or scenes with quick movements may appear with block noise when you play back the image.  Tips  You can select the [ REC MODE] for each recording media separately (DCR-SX65/SX85). or the detection mode icons disappear, and you can record with...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 26

... You can use the battery pack is shorter when you use the VIDEO LIGHT.  When you record movies with the VIDEO LIGHT set to , the video light may turn on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded. Recording in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 53

... appears on the screen, insert another disc of scenes.  If you want to save (DCRSX65/SX85).  Touch the movie you cannot play back created discs on any DVD player, connect the camcorder... the movies on your camcorder. The movies on the disc appear as VISUAL INDEX on the recording mode or the number of the same contents, insert a new disc and touch [CREATE SAME DISC...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 55

...recording media in the recording device.  If your recording device has an input selector, set 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 A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO...  .  To record the date/time or camera settings data, touch (MENU) ...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 71

... deleted. MEDIA INFO You can check the remaining recordable time for each recording mode of the recording media for recording media) See "Using menus" (p. 57) on the LCD screen.  Notes  If you to the wall outlet Change the medium setting if necessary (wall socket). (DCR-SX65/SX85).  To avoid the loss of or transfer...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 78

... played back.  Select the type of recording media you record sound with [MICREF LEVEL] (p. 67) set to compensate for excessive vibrations. Magnification changes when the recording mode is switched.  You cannot use digital zoom when your camcorder is set to play back (p. 17) (DCR-SX65/SX85).  Images recorded on a computer, etc.  You removed...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 83

... NP-FV100 (unit: minute) 145 280 565 1120 (unit: minute) 160 300 610 1205 Expected recording 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] [LP] (unit: minute) Recording time 235 (210) 340 (210) 715 (465) Index US 83 Internal memory...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 84

Expected number of recordable photos Internal recording media (DCR-SX65/ SX85) You can also use memory card with a capacity of under 512 MB for recording photos.  The following list shows the average bit-rate, the recording pixels, and the aspect ratio of each movie recording mode. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit-rate...
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 10

...screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for understandability.  In this manual for video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens. The number value indicates...memory (DCRSX65/SX85) of your camcorder and memory card are called "recording media."  Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are captured using genuine Sony accessories. &#...
Operating Guide - Page 20

... varies depending on memory card (DCR-SX65/SX85). US 20 Never execute initialization, otherwise all memory cards is not assured.  "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media of up to 32 GB and SD memory cards of up to 64 GB have been tested and proven to record movies and/or photos on the...
Operating Guide - Page 22

... up the desired recording mode lamp. Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded on changing the recording media (DCR-SX65/SX85). 1 Fasten the grip belt. 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 17).  You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE. DCR-SX45: Memory card DCR-SX65/SX85: Internal memory...
Operating Guide - Page 24

..., photos are recorded automatically on the recording media. DCR-SX45: Memory card DCR-SX65/SX85: Internal memory  Tips  See page 19 on changing the recording media (DCR-SX65/SX85).  Press MODE to [ON], and record images using the outer frame displayed on the screen as [DATA CODE] during playback. The LCD screen display switches for photo recording mode, and...
Operating Guide - Page 55

... on the conditions under which you use a fully 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 Playing...
Operating Guide - Page 56

...:9 640 dots × 480 dots/4:3 US 56 Expected number of the media. This technology causes fluctuations in ( ) is based on the recording and subject conditions, [ REC MODE] (p. 48).  The number in the recording time of recordable photos Internal recording media (DCR-SX65/ SX85) You can also use memory card with a capacity of under 512 MB for...

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