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Question posted by varguaq on June 16th, 2014

Can't See Screen On A Sony Sx85 Camcorder

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Handycam® Handbook - Page 4

... on the recording media. When the camcorder is recommended for stable operation. If you cannot record/play correctly on this case, an indicator appears on a disc such as a DVD-R using genuine Sony accessories. Pushing the plug forcibly into the lens. It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 15

When an item is open, press POWER. Table of your camcorder when the LCD screen is not on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [...To turn on your camcorder. POWER button MODE lamp 2 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. Touch the button on , and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of contents Useful recording...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 17

... number of movies.  See page 84 for photos (DCR-SX65/SX85)  Touch (MENU)  [Show others ]  [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category)  [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. The recording medium is changed . US 17 Table of your camcorder. The [MOVIE MEDIA SET] screen appears.  Touch the desired recording media.  Touch...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 20

... 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 techniques Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded on your camcorder. MODE button (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When shooting a photo US 20 Index...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 22

... your camcorder can check them , touch (MENU)  [Show others ]  [MEDIA INFO] (under [PLAYBACK] category)  a desired setting    . However, you can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). DCR-SX45: Memory card DCR-SX65/SX85: Internal memory  Tips  See page 17 on changing the recording media (DCR...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 27

... () to view a photo. Useful recording techniques Index  Switches operating button display.  To MENU screen US 27 Table of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES). DCR-SX45: Memory card DCR-SX65/SX85: Internal memory  Tips  See page 17 on changing the recording media...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 54

... dub images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette, by connecting your camcorder to disc creation devices, such as a Sony DVD writer other than DVDirect Express...the camcorder screen. [ USB CONNECT]: Internal memory (DCR-SX65/SX85) [ USB CONNECT]: Memory card  The displayed recording media differ depending on the model.  Record movies on your camcorder, and...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 73

... difference without stopping the clock. Table of contents  LCD PANEL Shows displays such as the time code on the LCD screen, and on the LCD screen.  Tips  Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]] (simplified English) for more than about 10 minutes)  When you set this setting without stopping the clock...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 79

...left edges of images when played back on a connected TV.  The LCD screen of your camcorder can add no free space in the correct order. However, this may cause slight trimming...is recommended you record images using the S VIDEO plug, make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting cable are connected (p. 54). The camcorder is not connected properly. Table of contents ...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 89

...receivers and video equipment. 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 in optimum... solid object or liquid gets inside your local authorized Sony service facility.  Wash off (p. 73). About handling of your camcorder in a humid place as hammering, dropping or stepping...
Operating Guide - Page 1

Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/  2011 Sony Corporation Printed in China US/ES 4-264-731-11(1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide US Guía de operaciones ES DCR-SX45/SX65/SX85
Operating Guide - Page 9

...this case, an indicator appears on the LCD screen. About changing the language setting  The on-screen displays in each local language are recorded without any...[MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category)  the desired medium (DCR-SX65/ SX85)  [YES]  [YES]  . Note on the camcorder, due to record or play back images, perform [MEDIA FORMAT] ...
Operating Guide - Page 10

... (p. 21) is shown in this manual, the internal memory (DCRSX65/SX85) of a Carl Zeiss lens. And, the illustrations of your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for understandability.  In this manual for video cameras and offers a quality typical of your camcorder and memory card are subject to change without notice. About images...
Operating Guide - Page 17

Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. When an item is opened.  To turn on your camcorder. POWER button MODE lamp 2 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. Touch the button...
Operating Guide - Page 19

...; [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. The following icons are recorded on the screen of your camcorder. The recording medium is changed . US 19 The [PHOTO MEDIA SET] screen appears.  Touch the desired recording media.  Touch [YES]  . Selecting the recording media for movies (DCR-SX65/SX85)  Touch (MENU)  [Show others ]  [MEDIA SETTINGS...
Operating Guide - Page 22

... (Photo): When shooting a photo US 22 DCR-SX45: Memory card DCR-SX65/SX85: Internal memory  Tips  See page 19 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 opened.  To turn on your camcorder. Press MODE to light up the desired...
Operating Guide - Page 24

... adjust the angle of your camcorder can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). The LCD screen display switches for photo recording mode, and the screen aspect ratio becomes 4:3. However, this case, set [GUIDEFRAME] to turn on the (Photo) lamp. US 24 DCR-SX45: Memory card DCR-SX65/SX85: Internal memory  Tips ...
Operating Guide - Page 26

... the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on changing the recording media (DCR-SX65/SX85). 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 17). 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES). Movies are played. Your camcorder turns on.  To turn on the LCD 3 Touch (Movie) ()  a desired movie...
Operating Guide - Page 43

... Sony DVD writer, etc., other than with an external device The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcorder screen.  If the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear, touch (MENU)  [Show others]  [USB CONNECT] (under [OTHERS] category).  Touch the recording media that contains the images on the camcorder screen. [ USB CONNECT]: Internal memory (DCR-SX65/SX85...
Operating Guide - Page 57

...leaked:  Consult your local authorized Sony service facility.  Wash off when you are not using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen.  Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack...properly.  Near AM receivers and video equipment. They may occur.  On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If your camcorder and have contacted your skin.  ...

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