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4-171-509-11(1) DCR-SX83 Digital Video Camera Recorder "Handycam" Handbook Table of contents 8 Getting started 11 Recording/Playback 19 Making good use of your 35 camcorder Saving images with an 44 external device Customizing your 51 camcorder Additional information 71 Quick reference 91 2010 Sony Corporation
4-171-509-11(1) DCR-SX83 Digital Video Camera Recorder "Handycam" Handbook Table of contents 8 Getting started 11 Recording/Playback 19 Making good use of your 35 camcorder Saving images with an 44 external device Customizing your 51 camcorder Additional information 71 Quick reference 91 2010 Sony Corporation
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... are recorded without any problems. Compensation for video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens. Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of the camcorder using a VCR or a DVD/HDD recorder, etc. (p....Sony accessories. Availability of such products is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to country/region. US Conversely, images recorded on other devices may not play correctly on this case, an indicator appears on other materials may be saved or recorded. In this camcorder...
... are recorded without any problems. Compensation for video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens. Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of the camcorder using a VCR or a DVD/HDD recorder, etc. (p....Sony accessories. Availability of such products is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to country/region. US Conversely, images recorded on other devices may not play correctly on this case, an indicator appears on other materials may be saved or recorded. In this camcorder...
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US Notes on use your camcorder in this manual, the internal memory of your camcorder and memory card are called "recording media." Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to shock or vibration when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 14) or the access lamp (p....58320; In this manual for illustration purposes are lit or flashing When using a digital still camera, and therefore may be impossible to play back or may appear different from the camcorder, or subject the camcorder to change without notice. Confirm the model name of your...
US Notes on use your camcorder in this manual, the internal memory of your camcorder and memory card are called "recording media." Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to shock or vibration when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 14) or the access lamp (p....58320; In this manual for illustration purposes are lit or flashing When using a digital still camera, and therefore may be impossible to play back or may appear different from the camcorder, or subject the camcorder to change without notice. Confirm the model name of your...
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.... Excessive zooming will make the viewer feel tired when viewing them. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. Zooming smoothly Zoom in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to make a time-lapse recording... get good results in and out slowly and smoothly. By always carrying spare batteries, you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of camcorder accessories. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is closer to the subject during shooting.
.... Excessive zooming will make the viewer feel tired when viewing them. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. Zooming smoothly Zoom in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to make a time-lapse recording... get good results in and out slowly and smoothly. By always carrying spare batteries, you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of camcorder accessories. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is closer to the subject during shooting.
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...Low light), (Macro) The camcorder selects the most effective setting ...you move your finger on the power zoom lever. When the camcorder detects the subject, the icons that correspond to the detected condition ...on the LCD screen. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is set to a greater ...a slower zoom. Face detection (Portrait), (Baby) The camcorder detects faces, and adjusts the focus, color, and exposure... By pressing , you turn the camcorder toward the subject, the camcorder records using the INTELLIGENT AUTO function. Recording/...
...Low light), (Macro) The camcorder selects the most effective setting ...you move your finger on the power zoom lever. When the camcorder detects the subject, the icons that correspond to the detected condition ...on the LCD screen. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is set to a greater ...a slower zoom. Face detection (Portrait), (Baby) The camcorder detects faces, and adjusts the focus, color, and exposure... By pressing , you turn the camcorder toward the subject, the camcorder records using the INTELLIGENT AUTO function. Recording/...
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or the detection mode icons disappear, and you can select from 3 levels. Camera-shake detection (Tripod) The camcorder detects that camera-shake does not occur, and makes the optimum setting for each recording media separately. The recording time of movies may be degraded, or scenes with ...
or the detection mode icons disappear, and you can select from 3 levels. Camera-shake detection (Tripod) The camcorder detects that camera-shake does not occur, and makes the optimum setting for each recording media separately. The recording time of movies may be degraded, or scenes with ...
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... to recording, to 5 times the original size. Using PB zoom with T (Telephoto). Example: People wearing glasses or hats, or who do not face towards the camera. Make sure that you want to magnify. Magnify the photo with photos You can magnify photos from about 1.1 to search movies on recording...
... to recording, to 5 times the original size. Using PB zoom with T (Telephoto). Example: People wearing glasses or hats, or who do not face towards the camera. Make sure that you want to magnify. Magnify the photo with photos You can magnify photos from about 1.1 to search movies on recording...
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...an A/V connecting cable with your recording device for details. When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder to the input jacks of the monitor device connected, touch (MENU) [Show others] [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under ...] category) [DISP OUTPUT] [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) . To record the date/time or camera settings data, touch (MENU) [Show others ] [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] a desired setting ...
...an A/V connecting cable with your recording device for details. When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder to the input jacks of the monitor device connected, touch (MENU) [Show others] [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under ...] category) [DISP OUTPUT] [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) . To record the date/time or camera settings data, touch (MENU) [Show others ] [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] a desired setting ...
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... natural. ACTIVE Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect. [TIMING] Select the recording start point after START/STOP is horizontal or vertical. SHOOTING SET (Items for camera shake.
... natural. ACTIVE Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect. [TIMING] Select the recording start point after START/STOP is horizontal or vertical. SHOOTING SET (Items for camera shake.
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...58317; Shoot in a sufficiently bright place The subject(s) does not wear glasses, a hat or mask The subject(s) faces directly towards the camera The detected faces are recorded in Face Index, however, some faces may not be. Set [FACE DETECTION] to [OFF] in this function to... the number of your camcorder Adjusts focus/color/exposure automatically for the selected faces. AUTO Detects faces automatically. To play back from the Face Index, see page 31...
...58317; Shoot in a sufficiently bright place The subject(s) does not wear glasses, a hat or mask The subject(s) faces directly towards the camera The detected faces are recorded in Face Index, however, some faces may not be. Set [FACE DETECTION] to [OFF] in this function to... the number of your camcorder Adjusts focus/color/exposure automatically for the selected faces. AUTO Detects faces automatically. To play back from the Face Index, see page 31...
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... a photo. PLAYLIST See page 42. Even if the memory card is replaced with another one , the file number is assigned for playback) See "Using menus" (p. 51) on the recording medium. PLAYBACK SET DATA CODE During playback, your camcorder displays the information (Date/time, Camera data) recorded automatically at the time of photos...
... a photo. PLAYLIST See page 42. Even if the memory card is replaced with another one , the file number is assigned for playback) See "Using menus" (p. 51) on the recording medium. PLAYBACK SET DATA CODE During playback, your camcorder displays the information (Date/time, Camera data) recorded automatically at the time of photos...
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...) on the operation. PHOTO CAPTURE See page 39. DIVIDE See page 38. Customizing your camcorder to a TV. Depending on the recording media condition, bars [--:--:--] appear. PLAYLIST EDIT See page 42. DATE/TIME Date Time CAMERA DATA Movie Photo SteadyShot off Brightness White balance Gain ...
...) on the operation. PHOTO CAPTURE See page 39. DIVIDE See page 38. Customizing your camcorder to a TV. Depending on the recording media condition, bars [--:--:--] appear. PLAYLIST EDIT See page 42. DATE/TIME Date Time CAMERA DATA Movie Photo SteadyShot off Brightness White balance Gain ...
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...; may hear a melody when some warning indicators appear on another device. (Warning indicator pertaining to camera-shake warning) The camcorder is high. For the type of memory card you can use with both hands and record the image. After storing the images on other media...remaining. (Warning indicator pertaining to on page 71. (Battery level warning) Slow flashing The battery pack is inserted (p. 17). Hold the camcorder steady with your camcorder again. E Follow the steps from to battery pack temperature) The battery pack temperature...
...; may hear a melody when some warning indicators appear on another device. (Warning indicator pertaining to camera-shake warning) The camcorder is high. For the type of memory card you can use with both hands and record the image. After storing the images on other media...remaining. (Warning indicator pertaining to on page 71. (Battery level warning) Slow flashing The battery pack is inserted (p. 17). Hold the camcorder steady with your camcorder again. E Follow the steps from to battery pack temperature) The battery pack temperature...
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... the battery pack Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using the "Memory Stick Micro" media To use the battery pack for Camera File system" universal standard established by your camcorder conform to the "Design rule for a longer time. Put the battery pack in an...and install it . Doing so may result in the wrong direction, the device may not be able to the operating conditions of between your camcorder. Do not leave the "Memory Stick Micro" media within the reach of time you can use the battery pack becomes shorter. adaptor on...
... the battery pack Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using the "Memory Stick Micro" media To use the battery pack for Camera File system" universal standard established by your camcorder conform to the "Design rule for a longer time. Put the battery pack in an...and install it . Doing so may result in the wrong direction, the device may not be able to the operating conditions of between your camcorder. Do not leave the "Memory Stick Micro" media within the reach of time you can use the battery pack becomes shorter. adaptor on...
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... 62 AUTO BACK LIGHT 63 B BATTERY INFO 66 Battery pack 11 BEACH 56 BEEP 68 BLACK FADER 57 BLT-IN ZOOM MIC 62 C CALIBRATION 88 CAMERA DATA 65 Capturing a photo from a movie 39 Charging the battery pack..........11 Charging the battery pack abroad 12, 82 CLOCK/LANG 69 CLOCK SET 14... 66 Fully charged 11 G GENERAL SET 68 GUIDEFRAME 60 H HQ 24 I IMAGE SIZE 63 INDOOR 57 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack...85 INTELLIGENT AUTO........23, 76 Internal memory 16 L LANDSCAPE 56 LANGUAGE SET 15, 69 LCD BL LEVEL 68 LCD BRIGHT 68 LCD COLOR 68 LOW LUX 61 LP 24 M Maintenance 84 MANAGE...
... 62 AUTO BACK LIGHT 63 B BATTERY INFO 66 Battery pack 11 BEACH 56 BEEP 68 BLACK FADER 57 BLT-IN ZOOM MIC 62 C CALIBRATION 88 CAMERA DATA 65 Capturing a photo from a movie 39 Charging the battery pack..........11 Charging the battery pack abroad 12, 82 CLOCK/LANG 69 CLOCK SET 14... 66 Fully charged 11 G GENERAL SET 68 GUIDEFRAME 60 H HQ 24 I IMAGE SIZE 63 INDOOR 57 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack...85 INTELLIGENT AUTO........23, 76 Internal memory 16 L LANDSCAPE 56 LANGUAGE SET 15, 69 LCD BL LEVEL 68 LCD BRIGHT 68 LCD COLOR 68 LOW LUX 61 LP 24 M Maintenance 84 MANAGE...
Operating Guide
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...media. If you repeat recording/deleting images for video cameras and offers a quality typical of your camcorder. Confirm the model name of your camcorder Confirm the model name on your camcorder and memory card are called "recording media." Design ...] . In this manual, the internal memory of your camcorder. US It is subject to format the recording media of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. Availability of your image data using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from a subject coming...
...media. If you repeat recording/deleting images for video cameras and offers a quality typical of your camcorder. Confirm the model name of your camcorder Confirm the model name on your camcorder and memory card are called "recording media." Design ...] . In this manual, the internal memory of your camcorder. US It is subject to format the recording media of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. Availability of your image data using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from a subject coming...
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...deteriorate. To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter, etc.) on the device. Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Refer to the audio input jack on the screen of the A/V connecting cable...category) [DISP OUTPUT] [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) . To record the date/time or camera settings data, touch (MENU) [Show others ] [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] a desired setting ...
...deteriorate. To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter, etc.) on the device. Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Refer to the audio input jack on the screen of the A/V connecting cable...category) [DISP OUTPUT] [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) . To record the date/time or camera settings data, touch (MENU) [Show others ] [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] a desired setting ...
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... use and care Do not use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions. Do not let your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as ...under direct sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in your camcorder gets wet, it may be recorded during processing. However, note that the camera-shake...
... use and care Do not use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions. Do not let your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as ...under direct sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in your camcorder gets wet, it may be recorded during processing. However, note that the camera-shake...
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...memory card Even if you delete all movies and still images, or perform [MEDIA FORMAT], data on the internal recording media may not delete data from the "Handycam...memory: 16 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media SD memory card, SDHC memory card (Class 2, 4, 6, 10) When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of your camcorder or a computer, you dispose of the memory... "Getting detailed information from the memory card completely. The capacity that you delete data completely using data deletion software on page 52.) to a 35 mm still camera For movies*2*3: 37 ~ 1 ...
...memory card Even if you delete all movies and still images, or perform [MEDIA FORMAT], data on the internal recording media may not delete data from the "Handycam...memory: 16 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media SD memory card, SDHC memory card (Class 2, 4, 6, 10) When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of your camcorder or a computer, you dispose of the memory... "Getting detailed information from the memory card completely. The capacity that you delete data completely using data deletion software on page 52.) to a 35 mm still camera For movies*2*3: 37 ~ 1 ...
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... speed 1/30 second) *1 The unique pixel array of your camcorder and accessories are actual figures from Dolby Laboratories. Rechargeable battery pack...Wh (500 mAh) minimum: 3.6 Wh (500 mAh) Type: Li-ion Design and specifications of Sony's ClearVid and the image processing system (BIONZ) allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described... 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption: During camera recording, using LCD screen at normal brightness: Internal memory: 2.0 W Memory card: 2.0 W Operating temperature: 0 C to 40 C (32 °F...
... speed 1/30 second) *1 The unique pixel array of your camcorder and accessories are actual figures from Dolby Laboratories. Rechargeable battery pack...Wh (500 mAh) minimum: 3.6 Wh (500 mAh) Type: Li-ion Design and specifications of Sony's ClearVid and the image processing system (BIONZ) allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described... 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption: During camera recording, using LCD screen at normal brightness: Internal memory: 2.0 W Memory card: 2.0 W Operating temperature: 0 C to 40 C (32 °F...