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... or VCR CAMERA-TAPE and PLAY/EDIT are used in this manual. 3 The screens may acquire from a Windows XP computer. License of Picture Package by Sony Corporation would not be the trademarks or registered trademarks of the power switch on the camcorder varies depending on the OS. Furthermore, "" and "" are protected...
... or VCR CAMERA-TAPE and PLAY/EDIT are used in this manual. 3 The screens may acquire from a Windows XP computer. License of Picture Package by Sony Corporation would not be the trademarks or registered trademarks of the power switch on the camcorder varies depending on the OS. Furthermore, "" and "" are protected...
Camera Operations Guide
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... USB cable again. For more information regarding recycling of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of electric shock to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may... not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. "Memory Stick" and battery pack This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. 2 For...
... USB cable again. For more information regarding recycling of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of electric shock to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may... not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. "Memory Stick" and battery pack This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. 2 For...
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... serial numbers are marked with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. These limits are cautioned that may be used with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC85 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - You ... to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to operate this manual could void your camcorder You can use only a "Memory Stick Duo," which is about this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or...
... serial numbers are marked with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. These limits are cautioned that may be used with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC85 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - You ... to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to operate this manual could void your camcorder You can use only a "Memory Stick Duo," which is about this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or...
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...the sun only in the wrong direction, the terminal may be copyrighted. Notes on using this manual • The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used on this manual are captured using a digital still camera, and thus may appear different from what you see. • The illustrations ...in each local language are used in the following parts. Note on connecting other device Before connecting your camcorder to other materials may be damaged, or this manual are based on the model DCR-HC85. • The on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or close the LCD panel, or...
...the sun only in the wrong direction, the terminal may be copyrighted. Notes on using this manual • The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used on this manual are captured using a digital still camera, and thus may appear different from what you see. • The illustrations ...in each local language are used in the following parts. Note on connecting other device Before connecting your camcorder to other materials may be damaged, or this manual are based on the model DCR-HC85. • The on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or close the LCD panel, or...
Camera Operations Guide
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MEMORY MIX 45 Searching for the starting point 47 Searching for the selected subject - Digital effect 51 Viewing recordings on a tape 49 Playing back in various modes from a "Memory Stick Duo 53 Playing back with added effects - Zero ... 60 Searching for an off-center subject - Date search 61 6 FADER 42 Using special effects - END SEARCH 47 Searching manually - Recording a still image 35 Making full use of Easy Handycam operation 55 Various playback functions 56 Magnifying pictures - Rec review 48 Playback Viewing movies recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo 52...
MEMORY MIX 45 Searching for the starting point 47 Searching for the selected subject - Digital effect 51 Viewing recordings on a tape 49 Playing back in various modes from a "Memory Stick Duo 53 Playing back with added effects - Zero ... 60 Searching for an off-center subject - Date search 61 6 FADER 42 Using special effects - END SEARCH 47 Searching manually - Recording a still image 35 Making full use of Easy Handycam operation 55 Various playback functions 56 Magnifying pictures - Rec review 48 Playback Viewing movies recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo 52...
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... (1) (DCR-HC85) Use the lens hood to attach the shoulder strap. Shoulder strap (1) See page 141 on the screen. "Memory Stick Duo" 8MB (1) You can use a filter (optional), the shadow of the lens hood may not be able to the camcorder. Camera Operations Guide (This manual) (1) ...Computer Applications Guide (1) Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you attach a Memory Stick Duo adaptor to the camcorder. The number in your camcorder. Note when you can use only a "...
... (1) (DCR-HC85) Use the lens hood to attach the shoulder strap. Shoulder strap (1) See page 141 on the screen. "Memory Stick Duo" 8MB (1) You can use a filter (optional), the shadow of the lens hood may not be able to the camcorder. Camera Operations Guide (This manual) (1) ...Computer Applications Guide (1) Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you attach a Memory Stick Duo adaptor to the camcorder. The number in your camcorder. Note when you can use only a "...
Camera Operations Guide
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... red-eye reduction): Always uses the flash and the red-eye reducing preflash regardless of light used by the flash is not enough surrounding light. Digital effect - During tape recording - [16:9 WIDE] mode • Even if auto flashing or (Auto red-eye reduction) is complete. (In the ...the lamp due to the heat from flashing. • The red-eye reduction may not produce the desired effect due to "Adjusting the focus manually" (p. 41) for DCR-HC85). the flash may be effective. • Attaching the lens hood (supplied) or a conversion lens (optional) may cause its battery with the...
... red-eye reduction): Always uses the flash and the red-eye reducing preflash regardless of light used by the flash is not enough surrounding light. Digital effect - During tape recording - [16:9 WIDE] mode • Even if auto flashing or (Auto red-eye reduction) is complete. (In the ...the lamp due to the heat from flashing. • The red-eye reduction may not produce the desired effect due to "Adjusting the focus manually" (p. 41) for DCR-HC85). the flash may be effective. • Attaching the lens hood (supplied) or a conversion lens (optional) may cause its battery with the...
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... want to the subject, so that it from becoming shadowed. To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again. To return the setting to [MANUAL] (p. 38) or select [SPOT METER] (p. 37). 3 Touch the point you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it is recorded in suitable brightness even when...
... want to the subject, so that it from becoming shadowed. To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again. To return the setting to [MANUAL] (p. 38) or select [SPOT METER] (p. 37). 3 Touch the point you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it is recorded in suitable brightness even when...
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... [EXPOSURE]. Super NightShot plus function - b Note • You cannot use the Flexible spot meter together with : - Adjusting the exposure manually You can avoid backlight shadows on people next to the window by touching (dim)/ (bright), then touch . 60min STBY 0:00:00 P-...on the screen, touch / . If the item is automatically set to [MANUAL]. Super NightShot plus function - Color Slow Shutter function AUTO MANUAL 3 Touch [MANUAL]. 60min EXPOSURE: STBY 0:00:00 MANUAL AUTO MANUAL OK 38 Recording NightShot plus function - Color Slow Shutter function • If ...
... [EXPOSURE]. Super NightShot plus function - b Note • You cannot use the Flexible spot meter together with : - Adjusting the exposure manually You can avoid backlight shadows on people next to the window by touching (dim)/ (bright), then touch . 60min STBY 0:00:00 P-...on the screen, touch / . If the item is automatically set to [MANUAL]. Super NightShot plus function - Color Slow Shutter function AUTO MANUAL 3 Touch [MANUAL]. 60min EXPOSURE: STBY 0:00:00 MANUAL AUTO MANUAL OK 38 Recording NightShot plus function - Color Slow Shutter function • If ...
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... dark places - This may cause a malfunction. • The Color Slow Shutter function may not operate correctly in step 5. When you to record an image brighter. Digital effect - [PROGRAM AE] • You cannot use the Super NightShot plus recording. 1 Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA-TAPE mode. 2 Set the NIGHTSHOT...
... dark places - This may cause a malfunction. • The Color Slow Shutter function may not operate correctly in step 5. When you to record an image brighter. Digital effect - [PROGRAM AE] • You cannot use the Super NightShot plus recording. 1 Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA-TAPE mode. 2 Set the NIGHTSHOT...
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...not be reproduced properly. Remove the conversion lens (optional) if it is hard to aim it at this time. • Adjust the focus manually when it from the (CAMERA SET) menu. Adjusting the focus The focus is not displayed on the shooting conditions or circumstances, colors may slow...adjusting the focus. 9 appears. You can select and adjust the focal point to focus automatically. • Do not cover the infrared port with your camcorder changes depending on the screen. [SPOT FOCUS] flashes while the camera is [ON].) If you record subjects in complete darkness, setting [NS LIGHT] ...
...not be reproduced properly. Remove the conversion lens (optional) if it is hard to aim it at this time. • Adjust the focus manually when it from the (CAMERA SET) menu. Adjusting the focus The focus is not displayed on the shooting conditions or circumstances, colors may slow...adjusting the focus. 9 appears. You can select and adjust the focal point to focus automatically. • Do not cover the infrared port with your camcorder changes depending on the screen. [SPOT FOCUS] flashes while the camera is [ON].) If you record subjects in complete darkness, setting [NS LIGHT] ...
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.... - Recording 41 b Note • You cannot use the expanded focus For DCR-HC85: It will not be displayed correctly if you use the zoom function. Adjusting the focus manually You can adjust the focus manually according to fully magnify the image, then adjust the focus. Tips for 3 seconds...To use the SPOT FOCUS function together with raindrops. - When you rotate the focus ring, appears and the image will not be easier to manual. - To record horizontal stripes. - To adjust the focus automatically Press FOCUS again. z Tip The focal distance information (for when it is...
.... - Recording 41 b Note • You cannot use the expanded focus For DCR-HC85: It will not be displayed correctly if you use the zoom function. Adjusting the focus manually You can adjust the focus manually according to fully magnify the image, then adjust the focus. Tips for 3 seconds...To use the SPOT FOCUS function together with raindrops. - When you rotate the focus ring, appears and the image will not be easier to manual. - To record horizontal stripes. - To adjust the focus automatically Press FOCUS again. z Tip The focal distance information (for when it is...
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... create a picture with color and brightness reversed or a picture that time is 1/4). Your camcorder automatically records pictures in the letterbox mode for shooting a subject more clearly in the still ...select the CAMERA-TAPE mode. 2 Touch . 3 Touch [D. Adjustment screen example: 60min D. To cancel Digital effect Follow steps 2 and 3, then select [OFF] in color, and at that looks like a ...[LUMI. The color scheme of the still image you choose this effect. Adjust the focus manually using a tripod to Picture effect ([PICT.EFFECT], p. 74). 44 Recording Picture effect ...
... create a picture with color and brightness reversed or a picture that time is 1/4). Your camcorder automatically records pictures in the letterbox mode for shooting a subject more clearly in the still ...select the CAMERA-TAPE mode. 2 Touch . 3 Touch [D. Adjustment screen example: 60min D. To cancel Digital effect Follow steps 2 and 3, then select [OFF] in color, and at that looks like a ...[LUMI. The color scheme of the still image you choose this effect. Adjust the focus manually using a tripod to Picture effect ([PICT.EFFECT], p. 74). 44 Recording Picture effect ...
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...tape. If you use a cassette without Cassette Memory, the END SEARCH function will not work once you can search for about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where the last recording has finished. When PLAY/EDIT mode is handy when you have played back the... tape, for the last scene of the most recent recording - Searching manually - b Note • The END SEARCH function will not work correctly when there is played back for the start recording right after you have ...
...tape. If you use a cassette without Cassette Memory, the END SEARCH function will not work once you can search for about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where the last recording has finished. When PLAY/EDIT mode is handy when you have played back the... tape, for the last scene of the most recent recording - Searching manually - b Note • The END SEARCH function will not work correctly when there is played back for the start recording right after you have ...
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... or the red plug to the audio input jack of using the A/V connecting cable. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the S video plug alone. When there is monaural (When your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the yellow video plug. Set the input selector on a TV... AUDIO/VIDEO jack Connect your camcorder to a TV using the supplied A/V connecting cable as shown in monaural mode, use a connecting cable (optional) for that jack instead of your TV or VCR*2 S ...
... or the red plug to the audio input jack of using the A/V connecting cable. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the S video plug alone. When there is monaural (When your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the yellow video plug. Set the input selector on a TV... AUDIO/VIDEO jack Connect your camcorder to a TV using the supplied A/V connecting cable as shown in monaural mode, use a connecting cable (optional) for that jack instead of your TV or VCR*2 S ...
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...when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa. • Set [WHITE BAL.] to adjust the shutter speed when recording in from inside the house while using the electronic shutter. SHARPNESS For DCR-HC85: You can see if the focus is... fixed exposure, or bring your camcorder for about 10 seconds after setting the POWER switch to twice its original size (p. 41). Select to deactivate expanded focus. EXP.FOCUS For DCR-HC85: When you are recording pictures on a "Memory Stick Duo" while focusing manually, you can adjust the sharpness ...
...when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa. • Set [WHITE BAL.] to adjust the shutter speed when recording in from inside the house while using the electronic shutter. SHARPNESS For DCR-HC85: You can see if the focus is... fixed exposure, or bring your camcorder for about 10 seconds after setting the POWER switch to twice its original size (p. 41). Select to deactivate expanded focus. EXP.FOCUS For DCR-HC85: When you are recording pictures on a "Memory Stick Duo" while focusing manually, you can adjust the sharpness ...
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...; 120 × Select to disable the NightShot Light (p. 39). Select to activate the digital zoom. 10 times through 120 times zoom is performed optically. COLOR SLOW S See page 39 for details. Refer also to the manuals supplied with your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system and play the tape, the...
...; 120 × Select to disable the NightShot Light (p. 39). Select to activate the digital zoom. 10 times through 120 times zoom is performed optically. COLOR SLOW S See page 39 for details. Refer also to the manuals supplied with your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system and play the tape, the...
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... has run out. • There may be discrepancies in the interval. To resume touch [REC START]. z Tip • If you adjust the focus manually, you record flowers blooming, etc. MEMORY MIX function - To cancel smooth interval recording, touch [REC STOP], then [END]. You can record pictures on ... interrupt smooth interval recording, touch [REC STOP]. Using the Menu 2 Select the desired interval by touching / , then touch . INTERVAL REC For DCR-HC65: You can select from 1 to red. Connect your camcorder has shot several frames for the interval. 3 Touch [REC START].
... has run out. • There may be discrepancies in the interval. To resume touch [REC START]. z Tip • If you adjust the focus manually, you record flowers blooming, etc. MEMORY MIX function - To cancel smooth interval recording, touch [REC STOP], then [END]. You can record pictures on ... interrupt smooth interval recording, touch [REC STOP]. Using the Menu 2 Select the desired interval by touching / , then touch . INTERVAL REC For DCR-HC65: You can select from 1 to red. Connect your camcorder has shot several frames for the interval. 3 Touch [REC START].
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flashes on a tape in the selected interval. 8 Touch . z Tip • If you adjust the focus manually, you may be able to record clear pictures even if the light changes (p. 41). • You can silence the beeps during recording (p. 88... recording starts. To cancel interval recording, select [OFF] in recording time of up to observe the movement of clouds or the change of daylight. Your camcorder will shoot a still image at a selected interval and record it on a "Memory Stick Duo." [a] [a] [a] [b] [b] a: Shooting time b: Interval 1 Touch . 2 Select a desired interval time (1, 5, ...
flashes on a tape in the selected interval. 8 Touch . z Tip • If you adjust the focus manually, you may be able to record clear pictures even if the light changes (p. 41). • You can silence the beeps during recording (p. 88... recording starts. To cancel interval recording, select [OFF] in recording time of up to observe the movement of clouds or the change of daylight. Your camcorder will shoot a still image at a selected interval and record it on a "Memory Stick Duo." [a] [a] [a] [b] [b] a: Shooting time b: Interval 1 Touch . 2 Select a desired interval time (1, 5, ...
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... too high. Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp. (p. 17) cThe tape has reached the end. Adjust the focus manually. (p. 41) A vertical band appears when • This occurs when the contrast between the subject and the background is stuck to the drum due ...screen, and the subject does not appear on the screen. Only one external flash can be attached. 116 Troubleshooting Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder, the camcorder is switched off. Or use the AC Adaptor. Rewind it, or insert a new cassette. Recording If you are using a "Memory Stick Duo"...
... too high. Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp. (p. 17) cThe tape has reached the end. Adjust the focus manually. (p. 41) A vertical band appears when • This occurs when the contrast between the subject and the background is stuck to the drum due ...screen, and the subject does not appear on the screen. Only one external flash can be attached. 116 Troubleshooting Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder, the camcorder is switched off. Or use the AC Adaptor. Rewind it, or insert a new cassette. Recording If you are using a "Memory Stick Duo"...