Handycam® Handbook
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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
Handycam® Handbook
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...do 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 each local language are operational for illustrating... (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear constantly on the memory card will be recovered. Recording When you can use . Read this camcorder. See "About handling of time may be some ...
...do 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 each local language are operational for illustrating... (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear constantly on the memory card will be recovered. Recording When you can use . Read this camcorder. See "About handling of time may be some ...
Handycam® Handbook
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... conditions. Grayed out menu items or settings are not available. Tips Depending on the menu items being changed, your "Handycam." Tips When an external storage device is displayed, touch . Using MY MENU You can register 6 menu items on MY MENU.... the MOVIE, PHOTO, and PLAYBACK. Notes You may not be able to register menu items on MY MENU, and enjoy using your camcorder switches between playback mode and recording mode (movie/photo). Example: deleting [SPOT MTR/FCS] and registering [ FADER] Touch . Touch ...
... conditions. Grayed out menu items or settings are not available. Tips Depending on the menu items being changed, your "Handycam." Tips When an external storage device is displayed, touch . Using MY MENU You can register 6 menu items on MY MENU.... the MOVIE, PHOTO, and PLAYBACK. Notes You may not be able to register menu items on MY MENU, and enjoy using your camcorder switches between playback mode and recording mode (movie/photo). Example: deleting [SPOT MTR/FCS] and registering [ FADER] Touch . Touch ...
Handycam® Handbook
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...memory card or format the memory card on a computer. On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," " ," "Memory Stick Micro," "MagicGate," " ," "MagicGate Memory Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony... from the memory card completely. When you give the memory card to somebody, it is recommended that you delete date completely using data deletion software on your camcorder or a ...
...memory card or format the memory card on a computer. On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," " ," "Memory Stick Micro," "MagicGate," " ," "MagicGate Memory Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony... from the memory card completely. When you give the memory card to somebody, it is recommended that you delete date completely using data deletion software on your camcorder or a ...
Operating Guide
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... with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX83 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION You are cautioned that interference...(1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 19 for the memory card you may cause harmful ...recognized safety organization. The number below is no guarantee that any questions about this camcorder. Operation is subject to Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This...
... with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX83 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION You are cautioned that interference...(1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 19 for the memory card you may cause harmful ...recognized safety organization. The number below is no guarantee that any questions about this camcorder. Operation is subject to Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This...
Operating Guide
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Table of contents Customizing your camcorder Using menus 46 Getting detailed information from the "Handycam" Handbook 52 Additional information Troubleshooting 53 Precautions 55 Specifications 57 Quick reference Screen indicators 60 Parts and controls 61 Index 63 US 13
Table of contents Customizing your camcorder Using menus 46 Getting detailed information from the "Handycam" Handbook 52 Additional information Troubleshooting 53 Precautions 55 Specifications 57 Quick reference Screen indicators 60 Parts and controls 61 Index 63 US 13
Operating Guide
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... categories. To finish setting the menu, touch . To return to be displayed depending on MY MENU. Touch the central part in the "Handycam" Handbook. MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) p. 49 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) p. 49 PHOTO ...50 OTHERS (Items for other settings) p. 50 MANAGE MEDIA (Items for details on the menu item. US 46 Customizing your camcorder Using menus Using the menus, you can enjoy using your camcorder. The camcorder has various menu items under each of screen to change various settings.
... categories. To finish setting the menu, touch . To return to be displayed depending on MY MENU. Touch the central part in the "Handycam" Handbook. MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) p. 49 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) p. 49 PHOTO ...50 OTHERS (Items for other settings) p. 50 MANAGE MEDIA (Items for details on the menu item. US 46 Customizing your camcorder Using menus Using the menus, you can enjoy using your camcorder. The camcorder has various menu items under each of screen to change various settings.
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... conditions. Grayed out menu items or settings are not available. Tips Depending on the menu items being changed, your "Handycam." Tips When an external storage device is displayed, touch . Notes You may not be able to register... between playback mode and recording mode (movie/photo). Example: deleting [SPOT MTR/FCS] and registering [ FADER] Customizing your camcorder Touch (MENU). Touch [MY MENU SETTING]. Touch [MOVIE]. Touch [SPOT MTR/FCS]. Touch . Touch [ FADER...
... conditions. Grayed out menu items or settings are not available. Tips Depending on the menu items being changed, your "Handycam." Tips When an external storage device is displayed, touch . Notes You may not be able to register... between playback mode and recording mode (movie/photo). Example: deleting [SPOT MTR/FCS] and registering [ FADER] Customizing your camcorder Touch (MENU). Touch [MY MENU SETTING]. Touch [MOVIE]. Touch [SPOT MTR/FCS]. Touch . Touch [ FADER...
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...35). 3 Select the desired language and the model name of your camcorder, then click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)]. The model name of your computer. The "Handycam" Handbook is intended to be read "Handycam" Handbook. To view the "Handycam" Handbook, double-click the short-cut icon on the computer screen....US] folder in the CD-ROM, then copy [Handbook.pdf ]. You need Adobe Reader to know more about operating your camcorder. 1 To install the "Handycam" Handbook on a computer screen. If it is not installed on your computer, you want to read on a Windows computer, place...
...35). 3 Select the desired language and the model name of your camcorder, then click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)]. The model name of your computer. The "Handycam" Handbook is intended to be read "Handycam" Handbook. To view the "Handycam" Handbook, double-click the short-cut icon on the computer screen....US] folder in the CD-ROM, then copy [Handbook.pdf ]. You need Adobe Reader to know more about operating your camcorder. 1 To install the "Handycam" Handbook on a computer screen. If it is not installed on your computer, you want to read on a Windows computer, place...
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...images (p. 30). US 53 Additional information We will neither copy nor retain your data. See the "Handycam" Handbook (p. 52) for details on the symptoms of your camcorder, turn the camcorder on. Press RESET (p. 61) using a pointed object. (If you press RESET, all settings,...images (p. 30). Total number of movie scenes or photos has exceeded the recordable capacity of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder may become warm during this , the data stored on . Additional information Troubleshooting If you run into any ...
...images (p. 30). US 53 Additional information We will neither copy nor retain your data. See the "Handycam" Handbook (p. 52) for details on the symptoms of your camcorder, turn the camcorder on. Press RESET (p. 61) using a pointed object. (If you press RESET, all settings,...images (p. 30). Total number of movie scenes or photos has exceeded the recordable capacity of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder may become warm during this , the data stored on . Additional information Troubleshooting If you run into any ...
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...Compatible : MPF Baseline Compatible Recording media (Movie/Photo) Internal 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 the camcorder Even if you delete data completely using data deletion software ... recommended that you delete all movies and still images, or perform [MEDIA FORMAT], data on the internal recording media may not delete data from the "Handycam" Handbook" on page 52.) to a 35 mm still camera For movies*2*3: 37 ~ 1 075 mm (1 1/2 ~ 42 3/8 in.) (16:9) For ...
...Compatible : MPF Baseline Compatible Recording media (Movie/Photo) Internal 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 the camcorder Even if you delete data completely using data deletion software ... recommended that you delete all movies and still images, or perform [MEDIA FORMAT], data on the internal recording media may not delete data from the "Handycam" Handbook" on page 52.) to a 35 mm still camera For movies*2*3: 37 ~ 1 075 mm (1 1/2 ~ 42 3/8 in.) (16:9) For ...
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... (MENU) [Show others] [ REC MODE] (under which you use your camcorder. All other countries. SDHC logo is a trademark. MultiMediaCard is recommended) ...Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," " ," "Memory Stick Micro," "MagicGate," " ," "MagicGate Memory Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony...
... (MENU) [Show others] [ REC MODE] (under which you use your camcorder. All other countries. SDHC logo is a trademark. MultiMediaCard is recommended) ...Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," " ," "Memory Stick Micro," "MagicGate," " ," "MagicGate Memory Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony...
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... 41, 43 E Editing movies 38 External media 39 F Fully charged 14 H "Handycam" Handbook 52 I Install 32 Internal memory 18 L LANGUAGE SET 17 M Macintosh 32 Maintenance 55 MEDIA SETTINGS 18 Memory card 19 "Memory Stick" media 19 "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media 19 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 19 Menus 46, 49 MOVIE MEDIA SET 18...
... 41, 43 E Editing movies 38 External media 39 F Fully charged 14 H "Handycam" Handbook 52 I Install 32 Internal memory 18 L LANGUAGE SET 17 M Macintosh 32 Maintenance 55 MEDIA SETTINGS 18 Memory card 19 "Memory Stick" media 19 "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media 19 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 19 Menus 46, 49 MOVIE MEDIA SET 18...
Marketing Specifications
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... when your prioritized face until the camera is the first standard definition camcorder to previous Sony camcorder models. Your camcorder can also set the sensitivity and choose child, adult or auto priority. DCR-SX83 Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder The ultra-compact DCR-SX83 is turned off. You can also access videos stored on the external hard drive for...
... when your prioritized face until the camera is the first standard definition camcorder to previous Sony camcorder models. Your camcorder can also set the sensitivity and choose child, adult or auto priority. DCR-SX83 Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder The ultra-compact DCR-SX83 is turned off. You can also access videos stored on the external hard drive for...
Marketing Specifications
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...Full Range Auto/Manual N/A Shutter Speed Scene Selection, 1/8-1/1000; LOW LUX: 1/30-1000; Sony, the Sony logo, Handycam, the Handycam logo, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG, Memory Stick Duo, Image3 logo, Clear Photo, i.LINK, "make.believe", SwivelScreen, Super SteadyShot, Advanced...;les. Viewable area measured diagonally. 4. Requires Microsoft Windows XP SP3/ Windows Vista SP2/ Windows 7. DCR-SX83 Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder Specifications IMAGER Imaging Device Processor Imager Pixel Gross Size VIDEO Video Actual 16:9 Video Actual 4:3...
...Full Range Auto/Manual N/A Shutter Speed Scene Selection, 1/8-1/1000; LOW LUX: 1/30-1000; Sony, the Sony logo, Handycam, the Handycam logo, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG, Memory Stick Duo, Image3 logo, Clear Photo, i.LINK, "make.believe", SwivelScreen, Super SteadyShot, Advanced...;les. Viewable area measured diagonally. 4. Requires Microsoft Windows XP SP3/ Windows Vista SP2/ Windows 7. DCR-SX83 Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder Specifications IMAGER Imaging Device Processor Imager Pixel Gross Size VIDEO Video Actual 16:9 Video Actual 4:3...