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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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...not affect the recording in any way. See page 17 for the memory card you use a memory card with your camcorder for the first time, formatting the memory card with this first Supplied items The numbers in low light conditions, such as...connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear constantly...
...not affect the recording in any way. See page 17 for the memory card you use a memory card with your camcorder for the first time, formatting the memory card with this first Supplied items The numbers in low light conditions, such as...connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear constantly...
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...an indicator appears on this camcorder. Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is subject to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from being activated in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior ...58320; If you may be able to record or play correctly on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Availability of the camcorder using your camcorder to another device with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by touching (MENU) [Show others...
...an indicator appears on this camcorder. Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is subject to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from being activated in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior ...58320; If you may be able to record or play correctly on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Availability of the camcorder using your camcorder to another device with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by touching (MENU) [Show others...
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Confirm the model name of your camcorder Confirm the model name on use your camcorder in this manual for understandability. 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 lit or flashing When using a digital still camera, and...
Confirm the model name of your camcorder Confirm the model name on use your camcorder in this manual for understandability. 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 lit or flashing When using a digital still camera, and...
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... Getting started (p. 11) Prepare the power source and memory card. Recording movies and photos (p. 19) Recording movies p. 20 Changing the recording mode (p. 24) Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO, p. 66) Shooting photos p. 21 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 27 Playing images on a TV p. 33...
... Getting started (p. 11) Prepare the power source and memory card. Recording movies and photos (p. 19) Recording movies p. 20 Changing the recording mode (p. 24) Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO, p. 66) Shooting photos p. 21 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 27 Playing images on a TV p. 33...
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...sparingly. Advice for successful recording To get good results in and out slowly and smoothly. Zooming smoothly Zoom in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you turn your movies. Evoking a feeling of panning for a balanced volume of fireworks, or night views. Narrate the subject, ...SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is closer to be recorded with your upper body slowly. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. For example, using a tripod, you can make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in dim light, such as scenes of voices...
...sparingly. Advice for successful recording To get good results in and out slowly and smoothly. Zooming smoothly Zoom in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you turn your movies. Evoking a feeling of panning for a balanced volume of fireworks, or night views. Narrate the subject, ...SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is closer to be recorded with your upper body slowly. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. For example, using a tripod, you can make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in dim light, such as scenes of voices...
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...Step 3: Preparing the recording media 16 Selecting the recording media for movies 16 Selecting the recording media for photos 16 Inserting a memory card 17 Recording/Playback Recording 19 Recording movies 20 Shooting photos 21 Useful functions for recording movies and photos 23 Zooming 23 Recording...automatically (Smile Shutter 25 Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec 25 Recording in mirror mode 26 Playback on the camcorder 27 Useful functions for playing movies and photos 30 Searching for desired images by date (Date Index 30 Searching for desired scene ...
...Step 3: Preparing the recording media 16 Selecting the recording media for movies 16 Selecting the recording media for photos 16 Inserting a memory card 17 Recording/Playback Recording 19 Recording movies 20 Shooting photos 21 Useful functions for recording movies and photos 23 Zooming 23 Recording...automatically (Smile Shutter 25 Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec 25 Recording in mirror mode 26 Playback on the camcorder 27 Useful functions for playing movies and photos 30 Searching for desired images by date (Date Index 30 Searching for desired scene ...
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... of contents Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 35 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 37 Dividing a movie 38 Capturing a photo from a movie 39 Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card 40 Dubbing movies 40 Copying photos 41...Express 46 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express 48 Creating a disc with a recorder, etc 49 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 51 Operating menus 51 Using MY MENU 52 Using the OPTION MENU 53 Menu lists 54 MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene...
... of contents Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 35 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 37 Dividing a movie 38 Capturing a photo from a movie 39 Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card 40 Dubbing movies 40 Copying photos 41...Express 46 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express 48 Creating a disc with a recorder, etc 49 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 51 Operating menus 51 Using MY MENU 52 Using the OPTION MENU 53 Menu lists 54 MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene...
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Additional information Troubleshooting 71 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 76 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos 80 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 80 Expected recording time of movies 80 Expected number of recordable photos 81 Using your camcorder abroad 82 Maintenance and precautions 84 About the "Memory Stick" media 84 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 85 About handling of your camcorder 86 Quick reference Screen indicators 91 Parts and controls 92 Index 94 US 10
Additional information Troubleshooting 71 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 76 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos 80 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 80 Expected recording time of movies 80 Expected number of recordable photos 81 Using your camcorder abroad 82 Maintenance and precautions 84 About the "Memory Stick" media 84 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 85 About handling of your camcorder 86 Quick reference Screen indicators 91 Parts and controls 92 Index 94 US 10
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...CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the mark on the DC...wall socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, ...
...CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the mark on the DC...wall socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, ...
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...close the LCD screen and make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 14), the access lamp (p. 18) are turned off. The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is not discharged. Battery pack NP-FV30... (supplied) NP-FV50 NP-FV70 NP-FV100 Charging time 115 155 195 390 Times measured with the camcorder at the upper left on the LCD screen. To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. Even if the battery pack is attached, the...
...close the LCD screen and make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 14), the access lamp (p. 18) are turned off. The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is not discharged. Battery pack NP-FV30... (supplied) NP-FV50 NP-FV70 NP-FV100 Charging time 115 155 195 390 Times measured with the camcorder at the upper left on the LCD screen. To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. Even if the battery pack is attached, the...
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...58317; The temperature of the battery pack is high. Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a warm place. The temperature of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any malfunction... a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the battery pack is low. US 13 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder without any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 69). Remove the battery pack from the wall outlet (wall socket)...
...58317; The temperature of the battery pack is high. Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a warm place. The temperature of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any malfunction... a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the battery pack is low. US 13 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder without any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 69). Remove the battery pack from the wall outlet (wall socket)...
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... MODE lamp 2 Select the desired geographical area with Touch the button on , and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. The clock starts. If you set the date and time again, touch (MENU) ...; [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [CLOCK SET]. When an item is not on your camcorder. Your camcorder turns on. To turn on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch . US...
... MODE lamp 2 Select the desired geographical area with Touch the button on , and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. The clock starts. If you set the date and time again, touch (MENU) ...; [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [CLOCK SET]. When an item is not on your camcorder. Your camcorder turns on. To turn on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch . US...
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The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is set to show messages in...] category) [DATA CODE] [DATE/ TIME] . You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 69) is turned Tips You can turn off your... camcorder by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [ LANGUAGE SET]...
The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is set to show messages in...] category) [DATA CODE] [DATE/ TIME] . You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 69) is turned Tips You can turn off your... camcorder by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [ LANGUAGE SET]...
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...]. The [PHOTO MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. Touch [YES] . You can be used differs depending on your camcorder. * Internal memory Memory card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on this recording media. The recording medium is changed . US 16 The following icons... on the selected medium. Tips See page 80 for the recordable time of movies. See page 81 for the number of your camcorder.
...]. The [PHOTO MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. Touch [YES] . You can be used differs depending on your camcorder. * Internal memory Memory card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on this recording media. The recording medium is changed . US 16 The following icons... on the selected medium. Tips See page 80 for the recordable time of movies. See page 81 for the number of your camcorder.
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..., it is displayed in the top right corner of memory card that can be used with your camcorder Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards can be used with your camcorder. "Memory Stick PRO Duo"media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo"media (This size can be...
..., it is displayed in the top right corner of memory card that can be used with your camcorder Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards can be used with your camcorder. "Memory Stick PRO Duo"media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo"media (This size can be...
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... on changing the recording media. Recording/Playback Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded on the internal memory. Tips See page 16 on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open . Tips When you finish recording or when you play ...back images, close the lens cover. 1 Fasten the grip belt. 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. To open the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to light up the desired recording mode lamp. MODE button (Movie): When recording a movie...
... on changing the recording media. Recording/Playback Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded on the internal memory. Tips See page 16 on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open . Tips When you finish recording or when you play ...back images, close the lens cover. 1 Fasten the grip belt. 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. To open the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to light up the desired recording mode lamp. MODE button (Movie): When recording a movie...
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...During this time. The following states will be indicated if data is still being written onto the recording media after turning on your camcorder during this time, do not apply shock or vibration to start recording. You can start recording also by touching in the...is created automatically. It will take several seconds until you can start recording after you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of LCD screen. The icons and indicators on the LCD panel will be ...
...During this time. The following states will be indicated if data is still being written onto the recording media after turning on your camcorder during this time, do not apply shock or vibration to start recording. You can start recording also by touching in the...is created automatically. It will take several seconds until you can start recording after you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of LCD screen. The icons and indicators on the LCD panel will be ...
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... 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to [ACTIVE] in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing Tips You can record photos during movie recording (Smile Shutter, p. 25). You can capture photos from recorded movies (p. 39...DATA CODE] during recording. Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on the internal memory. Tips See page 16 on a TV which is set to the camcorder Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition are not displayed during playback. AC ...
... 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to [ACTIVE] in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing Tips You can record photos during movie recording (Smile Shutter, p. 25). You can capture photos from recorded movies (p. 39...DATA CODE] during recording. Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on the internal memory. Tips See page 16 on a TV which is set to the camcorder Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition are not displayed during playback. AC ...
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...cm (about 31 1/2 in.) for telephoto. Scene detection (Backlight), (Landscape), (Twilight), (Spotlight), (Low light), (Macro) The camcorder selects the most effective setting automatically, depending on the power zoom lever. Recording better images automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO) By pressing , you can record images... and photos Zooming You can set [ DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 62) if you want to zoom to a greater level. When the camcorder detects the subject, the icons that correspond to the detected condition are displayed. Tips In the default setting, INTELLIGENT...
...cm (about 31 1/2 in.) for telephoto. Scene detection (Backlight), (Landscape), (Twilight), (Spotlight), (Low light), (Macro) The camcorder selects the most effective setting automatically, depending on the power zoom lever. Recording better images automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO) By pressing , you can record images... and photos Zooming You can set [ DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 62) if you want to zoom to a greater level. When the camcorder detects the subject, the icons that correspond to the detected condition are displayed. Tips In the default setting, INTELLIGENT...