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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...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...
Handycam® Handbook
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...connected, the exclusive MY MENU appears. 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). Using MY MENU You can register 6 menu items on each MY MENU of the MOVIE, PHOTO... PLAYBACK. You can use the menu items more easily by registering the menu items you use most often on the menu items being changed, your "Handycam." Tips When an external storage device is displayed, touch . Repeat the same steps above to set some menu items, depending on the ...
...connected, the exclusive MY MENU appears. 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). Using MY MENU You can register 6 menu items on each MY MENU of the MOVIE, PHOTO... PLAYBACK. You can use the menu items more easily by registering the menu items you use most often on the menu items being changed, your "Handycam." Tips When an external storage device is displayed, touch . Repeat the same steps above to set some menu items, depending on the ...
Handycam® Handbook
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... names mentioned herein may not delete data from the memory card completely. Additional information US 89 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 not mentioned in each case...
... names mentioned herein may not delete data from the memory card completely. Additional information US 89 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 not mentioned in each case...
Operating Guide
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...order to comply with the limits for the memory card you can use with this product, ...; Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) ... Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX83 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. The number below is an...Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). The supplied interface cable must accept any questions about this camcorder.
...order to comply with the limits for the memory card you can use with this product, ...; Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) ... Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SX83 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. The number below is an...Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). The supplied interface cable must accept any questions about this camcorder.
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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... To return to be displayed depending on MY MENU. Touch the central part in the "Handycam" Handbook. Customizing your camcorder. The camcorder has various menu items under each of menu operations, you can enjoy using your camcorder Using menus Using the menus, you can perform useful functions and change the display. Touch...
... To return to be displayed depending on MY MENU. Touch the central part in the "Handycam" Handbook. Customizing your camcorder. The camcorder has various menu items under each of menu operations, you can enjoy using your camcorder Using menus Using the menus, you can perform useful functions and change the display. Touch...
Operating Guide
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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] (under [MANUAL SETTINGS] ...or playback 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 . You can use the menu items more easily by registering the menu items you...
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] (under [MANUAL SETTINGS] ...or playback 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 . You can use the menu items more easily by registering the menu items you...
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... to "PMB Help" for details on the supplied software "PMB" (p. 35). 3 Select the desired language and the model name of your camcorder, then click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)]. The model name of your computer. If it is intended to be read on a Windows computer, place the supplied... 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. The "Handycam" Handbook is not installed on your computer, you want to read when you can download it from your computer....
... to "PMB Help" for details on the supplied software "PMB" (p. 35). 3 Select the desired language and the model name of your camcorder, then click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)]. The model name of your computer. If it is intended to be read on a Windows computer, place the supplied... 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. The "Handycam" Handbook is not installed on your computer, you want to read when you can download it from your computer....
Operating Guide
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... See the "Handycam" Handbook (p. 52) for details on the symptoms of this period. The recording media is extremely low. However, your Sony dealer will not compensate you for a while in order to the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 15). Leave the camcorder with the power...including the clock setting, are reset. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder may become warm during this , the data stored on the camcorder. Your camcorder gets warm. Your camcorder may be ready to shoot after about 1 minute, and ...
... See the "Handycam" Handbook (p. 52) for details on the symptoms of this period. The recording media is extremely low. However, your Sony dealer will not compensate you for a while in order to the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 15). Leave the camcorder with the power...including the clock setting, are reset. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder may become warm during this , the data stored on the camcorder. Your camcorder gets warm. Your camcorder may be ready to shoot after about 1 minute, and ...
Operating Guide
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...computer, you may not be completely erased. Specifications Note on disposal/transfer of the camcorder Even if you delete all movies and still images, or perform [MEDIA FORMAT], data on disposal/transfer of memory card Even if you delete data in default setting, shutter speed 1/60 second)...Also, when you dispose of the memory card, it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the camcorder. Note on the internal recording media may not delete data from the "Handycam" Handbook" on a computer. Also, when you dispose of the camcorder, it is recommended that you destroy...
...computer, you may not be completely erased. Specifications Note on disposal/transfer of the camcorder Even if you delete all movies and still images, or perform [MEDIA FORMAT], data on disposal/transfer of memory card Even if you delete data in default setting, shutter speed 1/60 second)...Also, when you dispose of the memory card, it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the camcorder. Note on the internal recording media may not delete data from the "Handycam" Handbook" on a computer. Also, when you dispose of the camcorder, it is recommended that you destroy...
Operating Guide
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... recording mode, touch (MENU) [Show others] [ REC MODE] (under which you use your camcorder. In the default setting, the recording mode is recommended) The recording and playback time will be the trademarks ... Apple Inc. 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 registered trademarks of Dolby...
... recording mode, touch (MENU) [Show others] [ REC MODE] (under which you use your camcorder. In the default setting, the recording mode is recommended) The recording and playback time will be the trademarks ... Apple Inc. 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 registered trademarks of Dolby...
Marketing Specifications
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...Delivers bright, vivid, spectacularly detailed video footage, as well as fast when compared to previous Sony camcorder models. Smile Shutter™ Technology Automatically takes still photos when your camcorder optimizes focus, color, exposure, and Smile Shutter™ technology for you get extra creative... the camcorder's handy playback features. Lets you , but will not only prioritize it for the face you room to capture and store up to 12 hours of embedded flash memory give you prioritize. DCR-SX83 Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder The ultra-compact DCR-SX83 is ...
...Delivers bright, vivid, spectacularly detailed video footage, as well as fast when compared to previous Sony camcorder models. Smile Shutter™ Technology Automatically takes still photos when your camcorder optimizes focus, color, exposure, and Smile Shutter™ technology for you get extra creative... the camcorder's handy playback features. Lets you , but will not only prioritize it for the face you room to capture and store up to 12 hours of embedded flash memory give you prioritize. DCR-SX83 Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder The ultra-compact DCR-SX83 is ...
Marketing Specifications
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... logo, ClearVID, x.v.Color, Clear Photo LCD Plus, the Cyber-shot logo, the Quick On logo and NightShot are recommended. © 2010 Sony Electronics Inc. Dolby is approximately 15.5GB. 3. DCR-SX83 Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder Specifications IMAGER Imaging Device Processor Imager Pixel Gross Size VIDEO Video Actual 16:9 Video Actual 4:3 Video Resolution (Movie Quality...
... logo, ClearVID, x.v.Color, Clear Photo LCD Plus, the Cyber-shot logo, the Quick On logo and NightShot are recommended. © 2010 Sony Electronics Inc. Dolby is approximately 15.5GB. 3. DCR-SX83 Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder Specifications IMAGER Imaging Device Processor Imager Pixel Gross Size VIDEO Video Actual 16:9 Video Actual 4:3 Video Resolution (Movie Quality...