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...) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR-SX65/ SX85) [YES] [YES] . The recorded movies or photos may not play ...fragmentation of data occurs on the country/region. If you cannot record/play correctly on this case, an indicator appears on external media periodically. Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is ...pack/AC Adaptor Be sure to insert the connector plug in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Notes on some type of external media first, and...
...) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR-SX65/ SX85) [YES] [YES] . The recorded movies or photos may not play ...fragmentation of data occurs on the country/region. If you cannot record/play correctly on this case, an indicator appears on external media periodically. Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is ...pack/AC Adaptor Be sure to insert the connector plug in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Notes on some type of external media first, and...
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...(supplied) NP-FV50 NP-FV70 NP-FV100 AC Adaptor 115 155 195 390 Charging time Built-in such situation. US 13 Index You cannot use Sony portable power unit CP-AH2R/CP-AL (sold separately). To charge with a computer This function is useful if the AC Adaptor is not at ...upper left on the type of USB device used, charging may not function properly. If you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. In this case, do not leave your camcorder connected for a long time. Tips You can check the approximate amount of the notebook computer may be available...
...(supplied) NP-FV50 NP-FV70 NP-FV100 AC Adaptor 115 155 195 390 Charging time Built-in such situation. US 13 Index You cannot use Sony portable power unit CP-AH2R/CP-AL (sold separately). To charge with a computer This function is useful if the AC Adaptor is not at ...upper left on the type of USB device used, charging may not function properly. If you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. In this case, do not leave your camcorder connected for a long time. Tips You can check the approximate amount of the notebook computer may be available...
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...is displayed, initialize the memory card by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD] (DCR-SX65/SX85) [YES] [YES] . Table of contents Open the cover, orient the memory card's notched corner as shown in once. ...; Do not open the cover during recording. When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be careful so that case, touch [YES]. If you insert a new memory card. Access lamp Note direction of notched corner. To eject the memory card Open the ...
...is displayed, initialize the memory card by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD] (DCR-SX65/SX85) [YES] [YES] . Table of contents Open the cover, orient the memory card's notched corner as shown in once. ...; Do not open the cover during recording. When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be careful so that case, touch [YES]. If you insert a new memory card. Access lamp Note direction of notched corner. To eject the memory card Open the ...
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However, this case, set to [STANDARD] in the default setting. To adjust the angle of the LCD panel, first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the ... (MENU) [Show others ] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) a desired setting . DCR-SX45: Memory card DCR-SX65/SX85: Internal memory Tips See page 17 on changing the recording media (DCR-SX65/SX85). Press MODE to [ON] (p. 66), and record images using the outer frame displayed on...
However, this case, set to [STANDARD] in the default setting. To adjust the angle of the LCD panel, first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the ... (MENU) [Show others ] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) a desired setting . DCR-SX45: Memory card DCR-SX65/SX85: Internal memory Tips See page 17 on changing the recording media (DCR-SX65/SX85). Press MODE to [ON] (p. 66), and record images using the outer frame displayed on...
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...-image of about 30 cm to , the video light may turn on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded. In this case, press LIGHT repeatedly to cancel the VIDEO LIGHT. Notes The VIDEO LIGHT generates strong light. Useful recording techniques Index US 26 It is...
...-image of about 30 cm to , the video light may turn on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded. In this case, press LIGHT repeatedly to cancel the VIDEO LIGHT. Notes The VIDEO LIGHT generates strong light. Useful recording techniques Index US 26 It is...
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The format screen may not be saved. DCR-SX65/SX85: Movies and photos in external media (DIRECT COPY) 1 Connect the ...with an external device Saving images in the internal recording media of the camcorder that can be available in the case of media utilizing the FAT file system. Operation is not assured with every connectable device. ...the wall outlet (wall socket). Table of contents Saving images with the external media. Refer to the Sony support page for your country/region for your camcorder. You can also play back images on external media (USB ...
The format screen may not be saved. DCR-SX65/SX85: Movies and photos in external media (DIRECT COPY) 1 Connect the ...with an external device Saving images in the internal recording media of the camcorder that can be available in the case of media utilizing the FAT file system. Operation is not assured with every connectable device. ...the wall outlet (wall socket). Table of contents Saving images with the external media. Refer to the Sony support page for your country/region for your camcorder. You can also play back images on external media (USB ...
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...; Press (DISC BURN) on your camcorder, and connect the DVD writer to the DC IN jack of your camcorder to be recorded onto the disc (DCR-SX45). Repeat steps 3 and 4 when the total memory size of movies to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect... Remove the disc after the operation is referred to as "DVD writer" in this operation (p. 14). Only unused discs of the following cases: When dubbing a desired image When creating multiple copies of the DVD writer. You cannot connect to the Built-in step 4.
...; Press (DISC BURN) on your camcorder, and connect the DVD writer to the DC IN jack of your camcorder to be recorded onto the disc (DCR-SX45). Repeat steps 3 and 4 when the total memory size of movies to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect... Remove the disc after the operation is referred to as "DVD writer" in this operation (p. 14). Only unused discs of the following cases: When dubbing a desired image When creating multiple copies of the DVD writer. You cannot connect to the Built-in step 4.
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... some time. Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 64) when it is dark and focus adjustment is difficult) appears for a few seconds in the following cases. When the focus mode is switched from automatic to manual When you set [FOCUS] to [MANUAL], appears. The minimum possible distance...
... some time. Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 64) when it is dark and focus adjustment is difficult) appears for a few seconds in the following cases. When the focus mode is switched from automatic to manual When you set [FOCUS] to [MANUAL], appears. The minimum possible distance...
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... subject(s) does not wear glasses, a hat or mask Index US 66 The frame is used . AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto Slow Shutter) When recording in this case. Tips For better face detection performance, shoot the subject(s) under relatively stable recording conditions. REC MODE (Recording mode) See page 25. ON Displays...
... subject(s) does not wear glasses, a hat or mask Index US 66 The frame is used . AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto Slow Shutter) When recording in this case. Tips For better face detection performance, shoot the subject(s) under relatively stable recording conditions. REC MODE (Recording mode) See page 25. ON Displays...
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... screen's backlight. NORMAL Standard brightness. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. Tips This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in the following cases. When you turn on your camcorder to face the screen outside and close the LCD panel TV TYPE See page 33. DISP...
... screen's backlight. NORMAL Standard brightness. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. Tips This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in the following cases. When you turn on your camcorder to face the screen outside and close the LCD panel TV TYPE See page 33. DISP...
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Undesirable flicker occurs. This occurs when recording images under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the recording medium (DCR-SX65/SX85). is indicated on an image on the VISUAL INDEX screen. This may damage your camcorder may not be able to [OFF] (p. 66...BL LEVEL] cannot be adjusted. You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] when: The LCD panel is closed on your camcorder is in that case.) This is not a malfunction. This is not a malfunction. Magnification changes when the recording mode is switched. You cannot use digital zoom when your ...
Undesirable flicker occurs. This occurs when recording images under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the recording medium (DCR-SX65/SX85). is indicated on an image on the VISUAL INDEX screen. This may damage your camcorder may not be able to [OFF] (p. 66...BL LEVEL] cannot be adjusted. You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] when: The LCD panel is closed on your camcorder is in that case.) This is not a malfunction. This is not a malfunction. Magnification changes when the recording mode is switched. You cannot use digital zoom when your ...
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... there are not enough free spaces for a while in a cool place. (High temperature warning) Slow flashing The temperature of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. In this case, when you contact them, give them all the numbers of the error code beginning with your camcorder is high. Fast flashing... extremely high. Check the data base file by touching (MENU) [Show others] [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the recording medium (DCR-SX65/SX85). The memory card is getting higher.
... there are not enough free spaces for a while in a cool place. (High temperature warning) Slow flashing The temperature of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. In this case, when you contact them, give them all the numbers of the error code beginning with your camcorder is high. Fast flashing... extremely high. Check the data base file by touching (MENU) [Show others] [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the recording medium (DCR-SX65/SX85). The memory card is getting higher.
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Note that formatting erases all information on the memory card. You may occur in the following cases (the data will not be able to the "Design rule for Camera File system" universal standard established by a computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not ...
Note that formatting erases all information on the memory card. You may occur in the following cases (the data will not be able to the "Design rule for Camera File system" universal standard established by a computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not ...
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... in minutes. To use of the LCD screen or a frequent playback, fast forward or reverse operation wears out the battery pack faster. Note, however, that case, do one of the following to use it up , and install it on your camcorder right before you start taking shots. Use a large capacity...
... in minutes. To use of the LCD screen or a frequent playback, fast forward or reverse operation wears out the battery pack faster. Note, however, that case, do one of the following to use it up , and install it on your camcorder right before you start taking shots. Use a large capacity...
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...damaged battery pack. Keep metal contacts clean. If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off (p. 73). The camcorder may malfunction or become deformed. Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration.... outdoors, where the LCD screen, or the lens may not be repaired. If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have contacted your skin. If any further. Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock...
...damaged battery pack. Keep metal contacts clean. If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off (p. 73). The camcorder may malfunction or become deformed. Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration.... outdoors, where the LCD screen, or the lens may not be repaired. If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have contacted your skin. If any further. Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock...
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... the surrounding temperature (after charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery. On handling the casing If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth. Avoid the following instances: ... months if you do not use your camcorder at the seaside Store in contact with above substances on your hands Leaving the casing in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust. To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as it . This is ...
... the surrounding temperature (after charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery. On handling the casing If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth. Avoid the following instances: ... months if you do not use your camcorder at the seaside Store in contact with above substances on your hands Leaving the casing in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust. To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as it . This is ...
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..., it is recommended that you are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "Memory... Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and DirectX are not mentioned in each case in the memory card or format the memory card on disposal/transfer of the... memory card to a wall outlet (wall socket) using data deletion software on disposal/transfer (DCR-SX65/SX85) Even if you perform [ DELETE ALL], [ DELETE ALL] or [MEDIA FORMAT...
..., it is recommended that you are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "Memory... Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and DirectX are not mentioned in each case in the memory card or format the memory card on disposal/transfer of the... memory card to a wall outlet (wall socket) using data deletion software on disposal/transfer (DCR-SX65/SX85) Even if you perform [ DELETE ALL], [ DELETE ALL] or [MEDIA FORMAT...
Operating Guide
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...function to make sure that you can save your camcorder if necessary (p. 18). Unauthorized recording of such materials may not play correctly on this case, an indicator appears on some type of external media first, and then perform [MEDIA FORMAT] by touching (MENU) [Show others...] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR-SX65/ SX85) [YES] [YES] . Note on playback Images recorded on your camcorder is not possible due to a...
...function to make sure that you can save your camcorder if necessary (p. 18). Unauthorized recording of such materials may not play correctly on this case, an indicator appears on some type of external media first, and then perform [MEDIA FORMAT] by touching (MENU) [Show others...] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR-SX65/ SX85) [YES] [YES] . Note on playback Images recorded on your camcorder is not possible due to a...
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... to the computer that is turned on the type of USB device used, charging may not light when the battery is not guaranteed. In this case, do not leave your camcorder and computer (p. 35). Notes Correct operation with all computers is not guaranteed. Charging the battery or the...
... to the computer that is turned on the type of USB device used, charging may not light when the battery is not guaranteed. In this case, do not leave your camcorder and computer (p. 35). Notes Correct operation with all computers is not guaranteed. Charging the battery or the...
Operating Guide
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..., initialize the memory card by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [MOVIE DUB]/[PHOTO COPY] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD] (DCR-SX65/SX85) [YES] [YES] . Dubbing or copying movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card...corner as shown in once. Do not open the cover during recording. When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be careful so that case, touch [YES]. Doing so may appear if you record only photos on the screen. Getting started Do not attach a label, etc., to ...
..., initialize the memory card by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [MOVIE DUB]/[PHOTO COPY] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD] (DCR-SX65/SX85) [YES] [YES] . Dubbing or copying movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card...corner as shown in once. Do not open the cover during recording. When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be careful so that case, touch [YES]. Doing so may appear if you record only photos on the screen. Getting started Do not attach a label, etc., to ...