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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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... 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 on the LCD screen. Recording When you can use a memory card with your camcorder for stable operation. US Black points White, red, blue or green points...
... 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 on the LCD screen. Recording When you can use a memory card with your camcorder for stable operation. US Black points White, red, blue or green points...
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...your recorded image data To prevent your image data from being activated in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. The number value indicates the amount of your camcorder to another device with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by touching (MENU) ... features of recordings cannot be contrary to copyright laws. When the camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to format the recording media of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. Availability of such products is recommended that the ...
...your recorded image data To prevent your image data from being activated in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. The number value indicates the amount of your camcorder to another device with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by touching (MENU) ... features of recordings cannot be contrary to copyright laws. When the camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to format the recording media of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. Availability of such products is recommended that the ...
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... Do not do not crash the camcorder against an object. Do not 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...occur. Eject the memory card when the access lamp (p. 18) is lit or flashing Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or subject the camcorder to change without notice. And, the illustrations of your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated...
... Do not do not crash the camcorder against an object. Do not 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...occur. Eject the memory card when the access lamp (p. 18) is lit or flashing Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or subject the camcorder to change without notice. And, the illustrations of your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated...
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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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...viewer feel tired when viewing them. US And, use of spaciousness Use the panning technique. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. Accentuating movies with narration Consider the sound to be recorded with your upper body slowly. Excessive zooming will make movies that you...accessories Make good use zooming sparingly. Advice for successful recording To get good results in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of panning for a while to your body. By always carrying spare batteries, you can continue ...
...viewer feel tired when viewing them. US And, use of spaciousness Use the panning technique. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. Accentuating movies with narration Consider the sound to be recorded with your upper body slowly. Excessive zooming will make movies that you...accessories Make good use zooming sparingly. Advice for successful recording To get good results in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of panning for a while to your body. By always carrying spare batteries, you can continue ...
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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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...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. US 11 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4...clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. 1 Turn 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 ...
...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. US 11 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4...clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. 1 Turn 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 ...
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... 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 damaged. Notes on the battery pack...and remove the battery pack (). Charging the battery pack abroad You can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with your camcorder is on, you can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with the remaining battery indicator at 25...
... 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 damaged. Notes on the battery pack...and remove the battery pack (). Charging the battery pack abroad You can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with your camcorder is on, you can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with the remaining battery indicator at 25...
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.... Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is high. This may cause a malfunction. US 13 Remove the ...battery pack from your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a cool place. In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave ...
.... Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is high. This may cause a malfunction. US 13 Remove the ...battery pack from your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a cool place. In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave ...
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... the LCD screen is not on , and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder turns on. To turn on the LCD screen. / , then touch [NEXT]. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour. ...
... the LCD screen is not on , and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder turns on. To turn on the LCD screen. / , then touch [NEXT]. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour. ...
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... CODE] [DATE/ TIME] . You can change the on the recording media, and can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 69) is set to show messages in a specified language. Touch (MENU) ... SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language . The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned Tips You can be displayed during playback. To turn off the operation beeps by touching...
... CODE] [DATE/ TIME] . You can change the on the recording media, and can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 69) is set to show messages in a specified language. Touch (MENU) ... SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language . The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned Tips You can be displayed during playback. To turn off the operation beeps by touching...
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...) [Show others ] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MOVIE MEDIA SET]. US 16 You can be used differs depending on your camcorder. * Internal memory Memory card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on the screen of recordable photos. The [MOVIE MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch... on the selected medium. Tips See page 80 for the recordable time of movies. See page 81 for the number of your camcorder. The recording medium is changed .
...) [Show others ] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MOVIE MEDIA SET]. US 16 You can be used differs depending on your camcorder. * Internal memory Memory card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on the screen of recordable photos. The [MOVIE MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch... on the selected medium. Tips See page 80 for the recordable time of movies. See page 81 for the number of your camcorder. The recording medium is changed .
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... varies depending on the camcorder you use . Types of memory card that can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be used with your camcorder. Types of "Memory Stick" media that can be used with this manual, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo"... of up to 32 GB are guaranteed to record movies and/or photos on memory card. Inserting a memory card Notes Set the recording medium to [MEMORY CARD] to work with your camcorder For recording movies, it is displayed in the top right corner of the screen...
... varies depending on the camcorder you use . Types of memory card that can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be used with your camcorder. Types of "Memory Stick" media that can be used with this manual, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo"... of up to 32 GB are guaranteed to record movies and/or photos on memory card. Inserting a memory card Notes Set the recording medium to [MEMORY CARD] to work with your camcorder For recording movies, it is displayed in the top right corner of the screen...
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...): When shooting a photo US 19 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. Your camcorder turns on. To turn on changing the recording media. To open the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to light up the...
...): When shooting a photo US 19 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. Your camcorder turns on. To turn on changing the recording media. To open the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to light up the...
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...indicated if data is about 3 seconds, then disappear after recording US has finished. You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. Recording movies Press START/STOP to the camcorder, or remove the battery or 20 Rec & zoom buttons on LCD about 3sec after Notes... also by touching in the bottom left of movies 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 after you turn on the...
...indicated if data is about 3 seconds, then disappear after recording US has finished. You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. Recording movies Press START/STOP to the camcorder, or remove the battery or 20 Rec & zoom buttons on LCD about 3sec after Notes... also by touching in the bottom left of movies 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 after you turn on the...
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...by touching it (p. 25). In the default setting, a photo is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of a person during playback. Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded ... are not displayed during recording The recording date, time and condition are recorded on the internal memory. Tips See page 16 on changing the recording media. Press...ratio becomes 4:3. US 21 AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 18) is lit or flashing The media icon in the default setting. To adjust the angle of...
...by touching it (p. 25). In the default setting, a photo is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of a person during playback. Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded ... are not displayed during recording The recording date, time and condition are recorded on the internal memory. Tips See page 16 on changing the recording media. Press...ratio becomes 4:3. US 21 AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 18) is lit or flashing The media icon in the default setting. To adjust the angle of...
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...detection, Scene detection and Camera-shake detection. Scene detection (Backlight), (Landscape), (Twilight), (Spotlight), (Low light), (Macro) The camcorder selects the most effective setting automatically, depending on the LCD screen. Tips You can record images using the optimum combination of ... movies and photos Zooming You can magnify images up to a greater level. Face detection (Portrait), (Baby) The camcorder detects faces, and adjusts the focus, color, and exposure. Recording better images automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO) By pressing , you can set to ...
...detection, Scene detection and Camera-shake detection. Scene detection (Backlight), (Landscape), (Twilight), (Spotlight), (Low light), (Macro) The camcorder selects the most effective setting automatically, depending on the LCD screen. Tips You can record images using the optimum combination of ... movies and photos Zooming You can magnify images up to a greater level. Face detection (Portrait), (Baby) The camcorder detects faces, and adjusts the focus, color, and exposure. Recording better images automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO) By pressing , you can set to ...