Handycam® Handbook
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..., there may cause malfunctions. Do not aim at dusk. Black points White, red, blue or green points Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to malfunction. Index US Doing so might cause your camcorder to direct sunlight for long periods of time may be some tiny black points and...
..., there may cause malfunctions. Do not aim at dusk. Black points White, red, blue or green points Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to malfunction. Index US Doing so might cause your camcorder to direct sunlight for long periods of time may be some tiny black points and...
Handycam® Handbook
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... Images recorded on your camcorder to another device with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR-SX65/ SX85) [YES] [YES] . Save important data... camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to format the recording media of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. Save all your computer. If you cannot record/play back images, perform [MEDIA FORMAT] If you need an...
... Images recorded on your camcorder to another device with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR-SX65/ SX85) [YES] [YES] . Save important data... camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to format the recording media of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. Save all your computer. If you cannot record/play back images, perform [MEDIA FORMAT] If you need an...
Handycam® Handbook
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... item is open, press POWER. POWER button MODE lamp 2 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on your camcorder. Index US 15 The clock starts. If you set the date and time again, touch...
... item is open, press POWER. POWER button MODE lamp 2 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on your camcorder. Index US 15 The clock starts. If you set the date and time again, touch...
Handycam® Handbook
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... modes by pressing MODE. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on the following recording media. Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp. DCR-SX45: Memory card DCR-SX65/SX85: Internal memory Tips See page 17 on ...changing the recording media (DCR-SX65/SX85). 1 Fasten the grip belt. 2 Open the LCD screen of contents Useful recording ...
... modes by pressing MODE. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on the following recording media. Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp. DCR-SX45: Memory card DCR-SX65/SX85: Internal memory Tips See page 17 on ...changing the recording media (DCR-SX65/SX85). 1 Fasten the grip belt. 2 Open the LCD screen of contents Useful recording ...
Handycam® Handbook
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... use the VIDEO LIGHT directly in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (). Tips A mirror-image of the subject appears on and off. Recording in front of the eyes at a distance of about 30...
... use the VIDEO LIGHT directly in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (). Tips A mirror-image of the subject appears on and off. Recording in front of the eyes at a distance of about 30...
Handycam® Handbook
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... significant, it on. Note on moisture condensation Moisture may malfunction. Near strong radio waves or radiation. Be particularly careful of the lens. Keep the LCD screen closed when you are not using your camcorder for a long time To keep your camcorder get wet, ... damaged battery pack. Keep metal contacts clean. If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off (p. 73). Never leave them exposed to temperatures above 60 C (140 °F), such as by...
... significant, it on. Note on moisture condensation Moisture may malfunction. Near strong radio waves or radiation. Be particularly careful of the lens. Keep the LCD screen closed when you are not using your camcorder for a long time To keep your camcorder get wet, ... damaged battery pack. Keep metal contacts clean. If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off (p. 73). Never leave them exposed to temperatures above 60 C (140 °F), such as by...
Handycam® Handbook
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... The rechargeable battery will be fully discharged in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust. To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as thinner, benzine, alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide and sunscreen Handling the camcorder with the screen facing out. Doing so may damage... that you do not use your camcorder at the seaside Store in about 1 hour). About care and storage of the lens Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instances: When there are fingerprints on the...
... The rechargeable battery will be fully discharged in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust. To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as thinner, benzine, alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide and sunscreen Handling the camcorder with the screen facing out. Doing so may damage... that you do not use your camcorder at the seaside Store in about 1 hour). About care and storage of the lens Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instances: When there are fingerprints on the...
Handycam® Handbook
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...) lamp (20) RESET button Press RESET using a pointed object. US 94 Table of contents Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. Lens (Carl Zeiss lens) LED VIDEO LIGHT (26) Built-in microphone (VIEW IMAGES) button (27) POWER button (15) LIGHT button (26) Press to...
...) lamp (20) RESET button Press RESET using a pointed object. US 94 Table of contents Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. Lens (Carl Zeiss lens) LED VIDEO LIGHT (26) Built-in microphone (VIEW IMAGES) button (27) POWER button (15) LIGHT button (26) Press to...
Operating Guide
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...only in low light conditions, such as at the sun. Black points White, red, blue or green points Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for help. Take images of FCC Rules. LCD screen US Battery pack Built-in USB Cable The camcorder is manufactured ...on the LCD screen. Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. See "Precautions" (p. 57). Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear constantly on the camcorder (p. 36). See page 20 for the memory card you can use . These points are ...
...only in low light conditions, such as at the sun. Black points White, red, blue or green points Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for help. Take images of FCC Rules. LCD screen US Battery pack Built-in USB Cable The camcorder is manufactured ...on the LCD screen. Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. See "Precautions" (p. 57). Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear constantly on the camcorder (p. 36). See page 20 for the memory card you can use . These points are ...
Operating Guide
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...of your camcorder. Notes on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Availability of this series are captured using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do any of a Carl Zeiss lens. Confirm the model name on use Do not do not ... are subject to country/region. It adopts the MTF measurement system for understandability. In this manual, the internal memory (DCRSX65/SX85) of your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for video cameras and offers a quality typical of the following, otherwise...
...of your camcorder. Notes on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Availability of this series are captured using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do any of a Carl Zeiss lens. Confirm the model name on use Do not do not ... are subject to country/region. It adopts the MTF measurement system for understandability. In this manual, the internal memory (DCRSX65/SX85) of your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for video cameras and offers a quality typical of the following, otherwise...
Operating Guide
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... screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch . US 17 Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is open, press POWER. Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on the LCD screen. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the...
... screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch . US 17 Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is open, press POWER. Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on the LCD screen. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the...
Operating Guide
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...Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When shooting a photo US 22 Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on changing the recording media (DCR-SX65/SX85). 1 Fasten the grip belt. 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already ...open, press POWER (p. 17). You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE. DCR-SX45: Memory card DCR-SX65/SX85: Internal memory Tips See page 19 on your camcorder. Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are ...
...Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When shooting a photo US 22 Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on changing the recording media (DCR-SX65/SX85). 1 Fasten the grip belt. 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already ...open, press POWER (p. 17). You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE. DCR-SX45: Memory card DCR-SX65/SX85: Internal memory Tips See page 19 on your camcorder. Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are ...
Operating Guide
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... may appear on the product. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen or the lens may malfunction or become deformed. Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. This is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a ... damaged battery pack. Keep metal contacts clean. If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off when you use the LCD Cleaning Kit (sold separately), do not apply the cleaning liquid directly to clean...
... may appear on the product. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen or the lens may malfunction or become deformed. Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. This is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a ... damaged battery pack. Keep metal contacts clean. If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off when you use the LCD Cleaning Kit (sold separately), do not apply the cleaning liquid directly to clean...
Operating Guide
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... the memory card or format the memory card on page 51.) to little dirt or dust. To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as described above substances on your hands Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for more than 24 hours. ...of the camcorder, it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the camcorder (DCR-SX65/SX85) Even if you are fingerprints on the lens surface In hot or humid locations When the lens is attached. Procedures Connect your camcorder to somebody, it is recommended that you perform [...
... the memory card or format the memory card on page 51.) to little dirt or dust. To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as described above substances on your hands Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for more than 24 hours. ...of the camcorder, it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the camcorder (DCR-SX65/SX85) Even if you are fingerprints on the lens surface In hot or humid locations When the lens is attached. Procedures Connect your camcorder to somebody, it is recommended that you perform [...
Operating Guide
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...Stereo Creator Photo file format : DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible : Exif Ver.2.21 Compatible : MPF Baseline Compatible Recording media (Movie/Photo) Internal memory DCR-SX65: 4 GB DCR-SX85: 16 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media SD memory card (Class 2 or faster) When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1... Approx. 3.86 GB DCR-SX85: Approx. 15.5 GB Image device 2.25 mm (1/8 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. 680 000 pixels Effective (Movie, 16:9): Approx. 410 000 pixels Effective (Photo, 16:9): Approx. 410 000 pixels Effective (Photo, 4:3): Approx. 470 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar...
...Stereo Creator Photo file format : DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible : Exif Ver.2.21 Compatible : MPF Baseline Compatible Recording media (Movie/Photo) Internal memory DCR-SX65: 4 GB DCR-SX85: 16 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media SD memory card (Class 2 or faster) When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1... Approx. 3.86 GB DCR-SX85: Approx. 15.5 GB Image device 2.25 mm (1/8 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. 680 000 pixels Effective (Movie, 16:9): Approx. 410 000 pixels Effective (Photo, 16:9): Approx. 410 000 pixels Effective (Photo, 4:3): Approx. 470 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar...
Operating Guide
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Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. Lens (Carl Zeiss lens) LED VIDEO LIGHT Built-in microphone (VIEW IMAGES) button (26) POWER button (17) LIGHT button Press to initialize all the ...
Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. Lens (Carl Zeiss lens) LED VIDEO LIGHT Built-in microphone (VIEW IMAGES) button (26) POWER button (17) LIGHT button Press to initialize all the ...