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US/ES
4-264-731-11(1)
Operating Guide US
Digital Video Camera
Guía de operaciones ES
Recorder
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
DCR-SX45/SX65/SX85
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This symbol is intended Owner’s Record to alert the user to the The model and serial numbers are located presence of important on the bottom. Record the serial number operating and maintenance in the space provided below. Refer to these (servicing) instructions in numbers whenever you call upon your Sony the literature accompanying dealer regarding this product. the appliance. Model No. DCR- Serial No. Model No. AC- Serial No. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE US INSTRUCTIONS.
=> Read these instructions.
=> Keep these instructions.
=> Heed all warnings.
=> Follow all instructions.
=> Do not use this apparatus near water.
=> Clean only with dry cloth.
=> Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
=> Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
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Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world. A Type B Type BF Type B3 Type C Type SE Type O Type (American (British Type) (British Type) (British Type) (CEE Type) (CEE Type) (Ocean Type) Type) The representative supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart. Depend on an area, Different type of plug and supply voltage are used. Attention: Power cord meeting demands from each country shall be used. For only the United States Use a UL Listed, 1
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Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Vietnam 220 50 A/C Oceania Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Australia 240 50 O New Zealand 230/240 50 O North America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Canada 120 60 A USA 120 60 A Central America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Bahamas 120/240 60 A Costa Rica 110 60 A Cuba 110/220 60 A/C Dominican (rep) 110 60 A El Salvador 110 60 A Guatemala 120 60 A Honduras 110 60 A Jamaica 110 50 A Mexic
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Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) manual thoroughly, and retain it for future when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect reference. the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. CAUTION Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC Battery pack power source (mains) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet (wall If the battery pack is mishandled
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For the customers in the U.S.A. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY UL is an internationally recognized safety Model No.: DCR-SX85 organization. Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. The UL Mark on the product means it has Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, been UL Listed. CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 If you have any questions about this This device complies with Part 15 of the product, you may call: FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the Sony Customer Informa
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equipment and receiver. Battery pack Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with Built-in USB Cable the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1)
=> The camcorder is
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About changing the language setting Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor
=> The on-screen displays in each local language
=> Be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC are used for illustrating the operating Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. procedures. Change the screen language before
=> Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the using your camcorder if necessary (p. 18). camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Recording Note on the camcorder/battery pack
=> When you use a memory c
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Carl Zeiss lens Recording Capacity USB jack
=> Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss media of internal recording lens, which was developed jointly by Carl media Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF DCR- Memory measurement system for video cameras and SX45 card offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens. DCR- Internal 4 GB Input/ MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. The SX65 memory output number value indicates the amount of lig
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Operation flow Getting started (p. 14) Prepare the power source and recording media. Recording movies and photos (p. 22) Recording movies p. 23 Changing the recording mode Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO) Shooting photos p. 24 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 26 Playing images on a TV p. 29 Saving images Saving movies and photos with a computer p. 33 Saving movies and photos in external media p. 38 Saving images with a DVD writer/recorder p. 40 Deletin
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Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Operation flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of contents Customizing your camcorder Using menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Getting detailed information from the “Handycam” Handbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Additional information Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack CHG (charge) lamp Battery pack Power cord DC IN jack (Mains lead) DC plug To the wall outlet AC Adaptor (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. Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 1 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until
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Getting started To charge with a computer This function is useful if the AC Adaptor is not at hand. Turn off the power of your camcorder, then attach the battery. Connect your camcorder to the computer that is turned on with the Built-in USB Cable. When charging is finished, terminate the USB connection between your camcorder and computer (p. 35). Notes
=> Correct operation with all computers is not guaranteed.
=> Charging the battery or the connection with customized or hand-built comput
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To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections as “Step 1: Charging the battery pack.” Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is not discharged. Charging the battery pack abroad You can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Notes
=> Do not use an electronic voltage transformer. Notes on the battery pack
=> When you remove the battery pack
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Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. 1 Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened.
=> To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. POWER button MODE lamp Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. 2 Touch the button on the LCD screen.
=> To set the date and time again, touch (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [CLOCK
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Notes
=> The date and time do not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can be displayed during playback. To display the date and time, touch (MENU) [Show others] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] [DATE/ TIME] .
=> You can turn off the operation beeps by touching (MENU) [Show others] [SOUND/DISP SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] .
=> If the button you touch does not react
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Getting started Step 3: Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used differs depending on your camcorder. The following icons are displayed on the screen of your camcorder. DCR-SX: Memory card DCR-SX/SX: * Internal memory Memory card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on this recording media. You can perform recording, playback and editing operations on the selected medium. Tips
=> See page 55 for the recordable time of movies.
=> See pa
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To check the recording media settings When recording in movie recording mode or photo recording mode, the recording media icon is displayed in the top right corner of the screen. Recording media icon
=> The icon displayed on the LCD screen varies depending on the camcorder you use. Inserting a memory card Notes
=> Set the recording medium to [MEMORY CARD] to record movies and/or photos on memory card (DCR-SX65/SX85). Types of memory card that can be used with your camcorder
=> Only “Memory Stic
