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Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index
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“Handycam” Handbook
DCR-SX45/SX65/SX85
2011 Sony Corporation 4-264-741-11(1)
US
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Table of contents Useful recording techniques Index Using the “Handycam” Handbook You will find information on using your camcorder to its fullest in this “Handycam” Handbook. Read the “Handycam” Handbook in addition to the Operating Guide (a separate volume). Information on using your camcorder connected to a computer will also be found in the Operating Guide and the “PMB Help” that is the Help of the supplied “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” software. Searching for information quickly Click
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Table of contents Useful recording techniques Index Built-in USB Cable Read this first Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1)
=> The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed Power cord (Mains lead) (1) or waterproofed. See “About handling of your A/V connecting cable (1) camcorder” (p. 89). USB connection support cable (1) Menu items, LCD panel, and lens
=> Attach this to the Built-in USB Cable (p. 13), if
=> A menu item that is grayed out is no
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Table of contents Useful recording techniques Index Recording Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature
=> When you use a memory card with your camcorder for the first time, formatting the
=> When the temperature of the camcorder memory card with your camcorder (p. 71) is or battery pack becomes extremely high or recommended for stable operation. extremely low, you may not be able to record All data recorded on the memory card will or play back on the camcorder, due to the be delete
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=> Availability of such products is subject to shock or vibration when the (Movie)/ country/region. (Photo) lamps (p. 15) or the access lamp (p. 19) are lit or flashing About images, illustrations, and screen
=> When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do displays of this manual not crash the camcorder against an object.
=> The example images used in this manual for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and
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Table of contents Useful recording techniques Index Operation flow Getting started (p. 12) Prepare the power source and recording media. Recording movies and photos (p. 20) Recording movies p. 21 Changing the recording mode (p. 25) Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO, p. 71) Shooting photos p. 22 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 27 Playing images on a TV p. 33 Saving images Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving movies and photos in external media p.
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Table of contents Useful recording techniques Index Advice for successful recording To get good results in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to your body. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is essential that you not move the camcorder. Zooming smoothly Zoom in and out slowly and smoothly. And, use zooming sparingly. Excessive zooming will make movies that may make t
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Table of contents Useful recording techniques Index Useful recording techniques Capturing images beautifully without Recording in a dimly-lit room VIDEO LIGHT (26) troublesome setting INTELLIGENT AUTO (24) Flowers in close-up Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all PORTRAIT(62) its splendor TELE MACRO(65) FIREWORKS (62) SUNRISE&SUNSET (62) Checking your golf swing Focusing on the child on the left side of SPORTS (62) the screen SPOT FOCUS (64) SPOT MTR/FCS (64) US
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Table of contents Useful recording techniques Index Table of contents Using the “Handycam” Handbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Searching for information quickly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of contents Useful recording techniques Index Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Dividing a movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of contents Useful recording techniques Index Additional information Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of contents Useful recording techniques Index 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 pa
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Table of contents Useful recording techniques Index 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. Notes
=> Correct operation with all computers is not guaranteed.
=> Charging the battery or the connection with cus
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Table of contents Useful recording techniques Index To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever ( ) and remove the battery pack (). 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 y
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Table of contents Useful recording techniques Index 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] (und
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Table of contents Useful recording techniques Index 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]
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Table of contents Useful recording techniques Index 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 83 for t
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Table of contents Useful recording techniques Index 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
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Table of contents Useful recording techniques Index Open the cover, orient the memory card’s notched corner as shown in the illustration, and insert into the memory card slot until it clicks.
=> Close the cover after inserting the memory card. Access lamp Note direction of notched corner. The [Create a new Image Database File.] screen may appear if you insert a new memory card. In that case, touch [YES]. If you record only photos on the memory card, touch [NO].
=> Confirm the direction of th
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Table of contents Useful recording techniques Index Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded on the following recording media. DCR-SX45: Memory card DCR-SX65/SX85: Internal memory Tips
=> See page 17 on changing the recording media (DCR-SX65/SX85). Fasten the grip belt. 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. 2 Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened.
=> To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15).
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