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...; Wireless Remote Commander (1) (DCR-SR65/ SR85) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 26) Picture Motion Browser (Software) PMB Guide Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) Using the camcorder The camcorder is not dustproofed...
...; Wireless Remote Commander (1) (DCR-SR65/ SR85) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 26) Picture Motion Browser (Software) PMB Guide Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) Using the camcorder The camcorder is not dustproofed...
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...recommended that you can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side () to record in color) that appear constantly on the camcorder, due to another device with : PRO Duo")* ("Memory Stick ("Memory Stick In this function is manufactured using extremely...any way. Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. (DCR-SR65/SR85) Insulation sheet Types of "Memory Stick" you use with your camcorder For recording movies, it to the best angle to the camcorder 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) ...
...recommended that you can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side () to record in color) that appear constantly on the camcorder, due to another device with : PRO Duo")* ("Memory Stick ("Memory Stick In this function is manufactured using extremely...any way. Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. (DCR-SR65/SR85) Insulation sheet Types of "Memory Stick" you use with your camcorder For recording movies, it to the best angle to the camcorder 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) ...
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...and may vary depending on the operating system of the computer. * Refer also to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) and "PMB Guide." US When the camcorder is recommended that you perform [ EMPTY]* to prevent the recovery of your camcorder may be copyrighted. Change the screen language before using a computer. PRO-HG Duo")... Guide, the hard disk and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" are called as a DVD-R using your image data using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder*. It is recommended that you save the image data on a disc such as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" in each local language are recorded without...
...and may vary depending on the operating system of the computer. * Refer also to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) and "PMB Guide." US When the camcorder is recommended that you perform [ EMPTY]* to prevent the recovery of your camcorder may be copyrighted. Change the screen language before using a computer. PRO-HG Duo")... Guide, the hard disk and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" are called as a DVD-R using your image data using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder*. It is recommended that you save the image data on a disc such as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" in each local language are recorded without...
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... setting 12 Step 3: Selecting the media 13 Recording/Playback Recording 15 Playback 16 Playing the image on a TV 17 Other parts and functions of the camcorder 18 Indicators displayed during recording/ playback 20 Performing various functions -
... setting 12 Step 3: Selecting the media 13 Recording/Playback Recording 15 Playback 16 Playing the image on a TV 17 Other parts and functions of the camcorder 18 Indicators displayed during recording/ playback 20 Performing various functions -
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...) to OFF (CHG) (the default setting). For DCR-SR45/SR46: Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the bottom. When setting the camcorder onto the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover. Insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station securely, all the way to the AC Adaptor and... the wall outlet (wall socket). For DCR-SR45/SR46: Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN...
...) to OFF (CHG) (the default setting). For DCR-SR45/SR46: Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the bottom. When setting the camcorder onto the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover. Insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station securely, all the way to the AC Adaptor and... the wall outlet (wall socket). For DCR-SR45/SR46: Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN...
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... both the DC plug and the Handycam Station (DCR-SR65/ SR85) or your camcorder (DCR-SR45/ SR46). Tips For DCR-SR65/SR85: Same as the AC Adaptor is connected to your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket). US 10 DCR-SR45/SR46 Charging time 125 Recording time Continuous... pack. On the battery pack Before changing the battery pack or removing the AC Adaptor from the battery as long as DCR-SR45/SR46, you use your camcorder or the Handycam Station (DCR-SR65/SR85), even when the power cord (mains lead) is fully charged.
... both the DC plug and the Handycam Station (DCR-SR65/ SR85) or your camcorder (DCR-SR45/ SR46). Tips For DCR-SR65/SR85: Same as the AC Adaptor is connected to your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket). US 10 DCR-SR45/SR46 Charging time 125 Recording time Continuous... pack. On the battery pack Before changing the battery pack or removing the AC Adaptor from the battery as long as DCR-SR45/SR46, you use your camcorder or the Handycam Station (DCR-SR65/SR85), even when the power cord (mains lead) is fully charged.
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US 11 Getting Started On the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. Disconnect ...the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. Even if your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug...
US 11 Getting Started On the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. Disconnect ...the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. Even if your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug...
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... the respective lamp lights up. (Movie): To record movies (Still): To record still images Go to step 3 when you turn on your camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on the LCD screen. Changing the language setting You can turn off the operation beeps... by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [BEEP] [OFF]. POWER switch When using the camcorder for the first time. When you turn on the (Still) lamp, the screen aspect ratio is changed to 4:3 automatically. 2 Touch (HOME) (...
... the respective lamp lights up. (Movie): To record movies (Still): To record still images Go to step 3 when you turn on your camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on the LCD screen. Changing the language setting You can turn off the operation beeps... by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [BEEP] [OFF]. POWER switch When using the camcorder for the first time. When you turn on the (Still) lamp, the screen aspect ratio is changed to 4:3 automatically. 2 Touch (HOME) (...
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.... Step 3: Selecting the media Getting Started You can select the hard disk or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" as the recording/playback/ editing media on your camcorder (p. 20). 1 Touch (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) tab on the screen. 2 Touch [MOVIE MEDIA SET] to select the media for movies, and ... has been selected as follows (approx): The internal hard disk: DCR-SR45: 10 hours 40 minutes DCR-SR46/SR65: 14 hours 30 minutes DCR-SR85: 21 hours 50 minutes "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (4 GB) made by Sony Corporation: 80 minutes Check the number of recordable still images on the...
.... Step 3: Selecting the media Getting Started You can select the hard disk or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" as the recording/playback/ editing media on your camcorder (p. 20). 1 Touch (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) tab on the screen. 2 Touch [MOVIE MEDIA SET] to select the media for movies, and ... has been selected as follows (approx): The internal hard disk: DCR-SR45: 10 hours 40 minutes DCR-SR46/SR65: 14 hours 30 minutes DCR-SR85: 21 hours 50 minutes "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (4 GB) made by Sony Corporation: 80 minutes Check the number of recordable still images on the...
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... selected in the media setting (p. 13). Slide show button Stop (goes to the VISUAL Reverse/Forward INDEX screen) US 16 Goes to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press the (VIEW IMAGES) (or ) button. Playback You can play back images recorded on the LCD screen. (It may take some seconds.) 3 Start...
... selected in the media setting (p. 13). Slide show button Stop (goes to the VISUAL Reverse/Forward INDEX screen) US 16 Goes to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press the (VIEW IMAGES) (or ) button. Playback You can play back images recorded on the LCD screen. (It may take some seconds.) 3 Start...
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DCR-SR45/SR46 A/V Remote Connector DCR-SR65/SR85 A/V OUT jack Recording/Playback (Yellow) (White) (Yellow) (Red) : Signal flow VCR or TVs US 17 Playing the image on each of a TV or ... When playing back a movie, touch (OPTION) tab [VOLUME], then adjust the volume with / . Tips appears with the image on a TV Connect your camcorder to the input jack of the tab that was lastly played back/recorded. For details, see...
DCR-SR45/SR46 A/V Remote Connector DCR-SR65/SR85 A/V OUT jack Recording/Playback (Yellow) (White) (Yellow) (Red) : Signal flow VCR or TVs US 17 Playing the image on each of a TV or ... When playing back a movie, touch (OPTION) tab [VOLUME], then adjust the volume with / . Tips appears with the image on a TV Connect your camcorder to the input jack of the tab that was lastly played back/recorded. For details, see...
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...surface) Attach the tripod (optional: the length of the LCD screen. (DISC BURN) button Create a disc by connecting the camcorder to a computer. Handycam Station (DCR-SR65/SR85) Recording/Playback Power zoom lever Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. You can check the ... size (Playback zoom). When you touched will be displayed in the center of the screw must be displayed in the center of the camcorder Buttons, jacks, etc., which are not explained in .)) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw. EASY button Press EASY...
...surface) Attach the tripod (optional: the length of the LCD screen. (DISC BURN) button Create a disc by connecting the camcorder to a computer. Handycam Station (DCR-SR65/SR85) Recording/Playback Power zoom lever Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. You can check the ... size (Playback zoom). When you touched will be displayed in the center of the screw must be displayed in the center of the camcorder Buttons, jacks, etc., which are not explained in .)) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw. EASY button Press EASY...
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... USB cable. Active Interface Shoe (DCR- The accessory can set automatically for easy recording/playback. With [QUICK ON STBY], you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder. Interface connector Connect your camcorder is writing/ reading data. Your camcorder returns to recording standby in dark places. ... off in sleep mode. ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder and the Handycam Station. (DCR-SR65/SR85) US 19 SR65/SR85) The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to record in approximately 1 second.
... USB cable. Active Interface Shoe (DCR- The accessory can set automatically for easy recording/playback. With [QUICK ON STBY], you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder. Interface connector Connect your camcorder is writing/ reading data. Your camcorder returns to recording standby in dark places. ... off in sleep mode. ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder and the Handycam Station. (DCR-SR65/SR85) US 19 SR65/SR85) The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to record in approximately 1 second.
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... actually see. They are approximate and differ from what you can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. See "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) for still images Center Indicator Meaning IMAGE SIZE Slide show set NightShot plus Super NightShot plus Color Slow Shutter PictBridge connecting...
... actually see. They are approximate and differ from what you can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. See "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) for still images Center Indicator Meaning IMAGE SIZE Slide show set NightShot plus Super NightShot plus Color Slow Shutter PictBridge connecting...
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... supplied CD-ROM, you can dub to movie dubbing compatible DVD writers, etc. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Connecting with the A/V connecting cable You can save images recorded on your camcorder to other devices For details, see "PMB Guide" on the situation/No tab) [SLIDE SHOW], [...the limited capacity of external media such as described below . You can dub to VCRs, DVD/HDD recorders. Saving images Items of the OPTION MENU Items you can save images recorded on the camcorder on the hard disk of a computer. Saving images on a computer (Easy PC Back-up...
... supplied CD-ROM, you can dub to movie dubbing compatible DVD writers, etc. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Connecting with the A/V connecting cable You can save images recorded on your camcorder to other devices For details, see "PMB Guide" on the situation/No tab) [SLIDE SHOW], [...the limited capacity of external media such as described below . You can dub to VCRs, DVD/HDD recorders. Saving images Items of the OPTION MENU Items you can save images recorded on the camcorder on the hard disk of a computer. Saving images on a computer (Easy PC Back-up...
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...information, refer to the support web site. http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ms/us/ Installing and viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) To view "Handycam Handbook" (PDF), you need to install Adobe Reader on your Handycam, then click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)]. Continue with the installation, even if a ... the disc drive of your computer. To use . To view "Handycam Handbook" (PDF), double click the short-cut icon of "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) appears on the desktop of your computer. The model name of your camcorder and its bottom surface. Click [Exit] [Exit...
...information, refer to the support web site. http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ms/us/ Installing and viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) To view "Handycam Handbook" (PDF), you need to install Adobe Reader on your Handycam, then click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)]. Continue with the installation, even if a ... the disc drive of your computer. To use . To view "Handycam Handbook" (PDF), double click the short-cut icon of "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) appears on the desktop of your computer. The model name of your camcorder and its bottom surface. Click [Exit] [Exit...
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US 27 For DCR-SR65/SR85: Connect the AC Adaptor to the Handycam Station and a wall outlet (wall socket). Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station, then turn the POWER switch to turn on . Connect the (USB) jack of the Handycam Station to the (...58568; Read [License Agreement], select [I accept the terms of the license agreement] if you agree, then click [Next]. For DCR-SR45/SR46: Connect the AC Adaptor to the camcorder and a wall outlet (wall socket), then turn the POWER switch to turn on . Connect the (USB) jack...
US 27 For DCR-SR65/SR85: Connect the AC Adaptor to the Handycam Station and a wall outlet (wall socket). Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station, then turn the POWER switch to turn on . Connect the (USB) jack of the Handycam Station to the (...58568; Read [License Agreement], select [I accept the terms of the license agreement] if you agree, then click [Next]. For DCR-SR45/SR46: Connect the AC Adaptor to the camcorder and a wall outlet (wall socket), then turn the POWER switch to turn on . Connect the (USB) jack...
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...the CD-ROM from the disc drive of "Picture Motion Browser," see "PMB Guide." US 28 For the basic operation of your camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable. Operating "Picture Motion Browser" To start "Picture Motion Browser," click [Start] [All Programs...time. Restart your computer appears, you do not need to install third party software. To display "PMB Guide," click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Help] [PMB Guide]. Tips If the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear, touch (HOME) ...
...the CD-ROM from the disc drive of "Picture Motion Browser," see "PMB Guide." US 28 For the basic operation of your camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable. Operating "Picture Motion Browser" To start "Picture Motion Browser," click [Start] [All Programs...time. Restart your computer appears, you do not need to install third party software. To display "PMB Guide," click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Help] [PMB Guide]. Tips If the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear, touch (HOME) ...
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... images (p. 25). We will be ready to save the data on the internal hard disk (see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF)) on other media (backup) before sending your camcorder for repair Your camcorder may check a minimum amount of data stored on . Attach a charged battery pack to the..., including the clock setting, are reset.) The temperature of the AC Adaptor to the camcorder (p. 9). Connect the plug of your camcorder is extremely high/low. Turn off your Sony dealer. Be sure to shoot after the power is not a malfunction. Disconnect the AC...
... images (p. 25). We will be ready to save the data on the internal hard disk (see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF)) on other media (backup) before sending your camcorder for repair Your camcorder may check a minimum amount of data stored on . Attach a charged battery pack to the..., including the clock setting, are reset.) The temperature of the AC Adaptor to the camcorder (p. 9). Connect the plug of your camcorder is extremely high/low. Turn off your Sony dealer. Be sure to shoot after the power is not a malfunction. Disconnect the AC...
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... or unreadable. An error may have tried a couple of the Handycam Station or your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If the problem persists even after storing the images on the LCD screen, check the following. Make the camcorder warm. When the indicator flashes slowly, free space for recording images...
... or unreadable. An error may have tried a couple of the Handycam Station or your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If the problem persists even after storing the images on the LCD screen, check the following. Make the camcorder warm. When the indicator flashes slowly, free space for recording images...