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Table of contents
Digital Video Camera
Getting started
Recorder
Recording/Playback
Operating Guide
Making good use of your
camcorder
Saving movies and photos
with a computer
Saving images with an
external device
Customizing your camcorder
Additional information
Quick reference
DCR-SX45E/SX65E/SX85E
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Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this AC Adaptor manual thoroughly, and retain it for future Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a reference. narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. WARNING Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect expose the unit to rain or moisture. the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction Do not expose the batteries to
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will help to conserve natural resources. Disposal of Old Electrical In case of products that for safety, & Electronic Equipment performance or data integrity reasons (Applicable in the European require a permanent connection with an Union and other European incorporated battery, this battery should countries with separate be replaced by qualified service staff only. collection systems) To ensure that the battery will be treated This symbol on the product or on its properly, hand over
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For the customers in the U.S.A. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY If you have any questions about this Model No.: DCR-SX85E product, you may call: Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Sony Customer Information Center 1-800- Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, 222-SONY (7669). CA 92127 U.S.A. The number below is for the FCC related Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 matters only. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the Regulatory Information
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equipment and receiver. Using the camcorder Connect the equipment into an outlet on
=> Do not hold the camcorder by the following a circuit different from that to which the parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by receiver is connected. the jack covers. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. LCD screen The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of
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=> The LCD screen is manufactured using playback is not possible due to a malfunction of extremely high-precision technology, so over the camcorder, storage media, etc. 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective
=> TV color systems differ depending on the use. However, there may be some tiny black country/region. To view your recordings on a points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, TV, you need a PAL system-based TV. or green in color) that appear constantly on the
=> Television pr
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illustration purposes are captured using a When the camcorder is connected to a digital still camera, and therefore may appear computer or accessories different from images and screen indicators that
=> Do not try to format the recording media of the actually appear on your camcorder. And, the camcorder using a computer. If you do so, your illustrations of your camcorder and its screen camcorder may not operate correctly. indication are exaggerated or simplified for
=> When connecting you
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Operation flow Getting started (p. 11) Prepare the power source and recording media. Recording movies and photos (p. 19) Recording movies p. 20 Changing the recording mode Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO) Shooting photos p. 21 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 23 Playing images on a TV p. 26 Saving images Saving movies and photos with a computer p. 30 Saving movies and photos in external media p. 35 Saving images with a DVD writer/recorder p. 38 Deletin
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Table of contents Table of contents Read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Operation flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Quick reference Screen indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Parts and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Getting started 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
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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. 32). Notes
=> Correct operation with all computers is not guaranteed.
=> Charging the battery or the connection with customized or hand-built computers is not guara
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Getting started 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 t
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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 SET]. When an i
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Getting started 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
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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-SXE: Memory card DCR-SXE/SX E: * 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 53 for the recordable time of movies.
=> See page 54 for t
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Getting started 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-SX65E/SX85E). Types of memory card that can be used with your camcorder
=>
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=> Do not attach a label, etc., to a memory card or memory card adaptor. Doing so may cause a malfunction. 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 m
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Recording/Playback Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded on the following recording media. DCR-SX45E: Memory card DCR-SX65E/SX85E: Internal memory Tips
=> See page 16 on changing the recording media (DCR-SX65E/SX85E). 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. 14).
=> You can switch recording mode
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Recording movies Press START/STOP to start recording.
=> You can start recording also by touching in the bottom left of the LCD screen. START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again.
=> You can stop recording also by touching in the bottom left of LCD screen.
=> The icons and indicators on the LCD panel will be displayed for about 3 seconds, then disappear after turning on your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. To display the icon
