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Sony HANDYCAM DCR-SX45 Operating Manual

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DCR-SX45/SX65/SX85
4-264-731-
Operating Guide
Guía de operaciones
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  • Page 1 4-264-731- Digital Video Camera Operating Guide Recorder Guía de operaciones DCR-SX45/SX65/SX85...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE 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.
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5 Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Vietnam Oceania Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Australia New Zealand 230/240 North America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Canada Central America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Bahamas 120/240 Costa Rica Cuba 110/220 Dominican (rep) El Salvador...

  • Page 6: Read This First

    Be sure to charge the battery pack using a rechargeable batteries, call toll genuine Sony battery charger or a device that free 1-800-822- 8837, or visit can charge the battery pack. http://www.rbrc.org/ Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small Caution: Do not handle children.
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8 Battery pack equipment and receiver. 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...
  • Page 9 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.
  • Page 10 Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss 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 SX45 card measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens.

  • Page 11: Operation Flow

    Operation flow Getting started (p. 14) Prepare the power source and recording media. Recording movies and photos (p. 22) Recording movies C p. 23 ¼ Changing the recording mode ¼ Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO) Shooting photos C p. 24 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder C p.

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............3 Read this first .
  • Page 13 Customizing your camcorder Using menus ..................45 Getting detailed information from the “Handycam”...

  • Page 14: 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.
  • Page 15 Tips You can charge your camcorder by using the Built-in USB Cable from the wall outlet (wall socket) with the USB charging AC adaptor AC-U501AD/AC-U50AG (sold separately). You cannot use Sony portable power unit CP-AH2R/CP-AL (sold separately). The USB charging AC adaptor may not be available in some countries/regions.

  • Page 16: Charging The Battery Pack Abroad

    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.

  • Page 17: Step 2: Turning The Power On, And Setting The Date And Time

    Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. 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...

  • Page 18: Changing The Language Setting

    ¦ Notes The date and time do not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording (MENU) ‚ media, and can be displayed during playback. To display the date and time, touch [Show others] ‚ [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) ‚...

  • Page 19: Step 3: Preparing The Recording Media

    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-SX45: Memory card DCR-SX65/SX85: 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.

  • Page 20: To Check The Recording Media Settings

    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 ¦...

  • Page 21: To Memory Card (Dcr-Sx65/Sx85)

    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.

  • Page 22: Recording/Playback

    Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded on the following recording media. DCR-SX45: Memory card DCR-SX65/SX85: Internal memory ¼ Tips See page 19 on changing the recording media (DCR-SX65/SX85). Fasten the grip belt. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened.
  • Page 23 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.
  • Page 24 ¼ Tips You can capture photos from recorded movies. See page 55 on the recordable time of movies. (MENU) ‚ You can check the recordable time, estimated remaining capacity, etc., by touching [Show others] ‚ [MEDIA INFO] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category). The LCD screen of your camcorder can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display).
  • Page 25 Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. You can record photos also by touching on the LCD screen. Flashes ‚ Lights up When disappears, the photo is recorded. ¼ Tips (MENU) ‚ [Show others] ‚ [ To change the image size, touch IMAGE SIZE] (under [PHOTO SETTINGS] category) ‚...
  • Page 26 Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the following recording media are played. DCR-SX45: Memory card DCR-SX65/SX85: Internal memory Tips ¼ See page 19 on changing the recording media (DCR-SX65/SX85). Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder turns on.
  • Page 27 Displays the screen to select the index type ([DATE INDEX]/[ FILM ROLL]/ FACE]). : Displays movies recorded on the previous/next date. : Displays the previous/next movie. Returns to the recording screen. is displayed when is touched. You can scroll the display by touching and dragging õ...
  • Page 28 Viewing photos Your camcorder displays the selected photo. Previous To start/stop slide show Next To the VISUAL OPTION INDEX screen Tips ¼ When viewing photos recorded on a memory card, (playback folder) appears on the screen.

  • Page 29: Playing Images On A Tv

    Playing images on a TV Connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or VCR using the A/V connecting cable or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO . Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 16). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
  • Page 30 Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable ( supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO ( , sold separately). Connect your camcorder to the input jack of the TV. Play back movies and photos on your camcorder (p. 26). To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) (MENU) ‚...

  • Page 31: Making Good Use Of Your Camcorder

    Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos Touch and display the mark You can free media space by deleting on the movies or photos to be movies and photos from recording media. deleted. ¦ Notes You cannot restore images once they are deleted.
  • Page 32 Touch to select the recording date of the desired movies/photos, then touch Touch the image down on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch return to the previous screen. Touch [YES] ‚ ‚...

  • Page 33: Saving Movies And Photos With A Computer

    Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows) Others USB port (this must be provided as standard, You can perform following operations using Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compatible)), DVD “PMB (Picture Motion Browser). ” burner (CD-ROM drive is necessary for Importing images to a computer installation) Viewing and editing imported images...
  • Page 34 Confirm that your camcorder is Turn on your camcorder, then not connected to the computer. connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable. Turn on the computer. Log on as an Administrator for installation. Close all applications running on the computer before installing the software.
  • Page 35 ¦ Notes When the installation is completed, Access from the computer using the supplied following icons will appear. software “PMB. ” Do not modify the files or Remove the CD-ROM from your folders on the camcorder from the computer. computer. The image files may be destroyed or may not be played back.

  • Page 36: Starting Pmb (Picture Motion Browser)

    Starting PMB Using “PMB Portable” (Picture Motion Browser) Double-click the “PMB” short-cut icon on The application “PMB Portable” is pre- the computer screen. loaded in this camcorder. You can easily upload images to a network service, even with a computer on which “PMB”...
  • Page 37 If [PMB Portable] is not displayed within the AutoPlay Wizard, click [Computer] ‚ [PMBPORTABLE], then double-click [PMBP_Win.exe].

  • Page 38: Saving Images With An External Device

    AC adaptor (p. 16). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media. Refer to the Sony support page for your country/region for details on external media You cannot connect to the Built-in USB Cable.
  • Page 39 recording media of the camcorder that To save desired movies and photos have not yet been saved on to external You can also save images recorded on media can be saved. memory cards. DCR-SX45: ¦ Notes Movies and photos that have not yet You cannot search or copy photos recorded on been saved on to external media can memory card by recording date.

  • Page 40: Creating A Disc With A Dvd Writer, Recorder

    Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder To play back images in the external Creating a disc with the dedicated media on the camcorder DVD writer, DVDirect Express Touch [Play without copying.] in step 5 above. You can create a disc or play back the The VISUAL INDEX screen of the images on a created disc by using the external media is displayed.
  • Page 41 Touch [DISC BURN OPTION] in step 4. Insert an unused disc into the Select the recording media containing DVD writer, and close the disc the movie(s) you want to save (DCR- tray. SX65/SX85) Touch the movie you want to burn on The [DISC BURN] screen appears on the disc.
  • Page 42 Touch [END] ‚ [EJECT DISC] on the ¦ Notes camcorder screen and remove the disc Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. after the operation is completed. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall Touch...
  • Page 43 Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this contains the images on the operation (p. 16). camcorder screen. Sony DVD writer may not be available in some USB CONNECT]: Internal countries/regions. memory (DCR-SX65/SX85) A/V connecting cable (supplied)
  • Page 44 Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details. When dubbing is finished, stop A/V Remote Connector the recording device, and then your camcorder. Input S VIDEO ¦...

  • Page 45: Customizing Your Camcorder

    Customizing your camcorder Using menus Using the menus, you can perform useful functions and change various settings. If you make good use of menu operations, you can enjoy using your camcorder. The camcorder has various menu items under each of eight menu categories. MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) ‚...
  • Page 46 ¦ Notes You may not be able to set some menu items, depending on the recording or playback conditions. Grayed out menu items or settings are not available. ¼ Tips Depending on the menu items being changed, your camcorder switches between playback mode and recording mode (movie/photo).
  • Page 47 Using the OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you right-click the mouse on a computer. When is displayed at bottom-right of the screen, you can use the OPTION MENU. You touch , and the menu items you can change in the context appear.
  • Page 48 Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category SCENE SELECTION ....Selects an appropriate recording setting according to the type of scene, such as night view or beach. FADER ........Fades scenes in or out. WHITE BAL......... Adjusts the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment. SPOT MTR/FCS ......
  • Page 49 (EDIT) category DELETE DELETE ......Deletes movies. DELETE ......Deletes photos. PROTECT PROTECT ..... Protects movies to avoid deleting. PROTECT ..... Protects photos to avoid deleting. DIVIDE ........Divides movies. PHOTO CAPTURE ....Captures photos from desired scenes of movies. MOVIE DUB * DUB by select ....
  • Page 50 (GENERAL SET) category SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME ......Adjusts the volume of playback sound (p. 27). BEEP ........Sets whether the camcorder sounds operation beeps or not. LCD BRIGHT ..... Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen. LCD BL LEVEL ....Adjusts the backlight of the LCD screen. LCD COLOR ......

  • Page 51: Getting Detailed Information From The "Handycam" Handbook

    Getting detailed information from the “Handycam” Handbook To view the “Handycam” Handbook, double-click the short-cut icon on the The “Handycam” Handbook is a user guide computer screen. designed to be read on a computer screen. The “Handycam” Handbook is intended to be read when you want to know more about operating your camcorder.

  • Page 52: Additional Information

    Charge the battery pack (p. 14). media in order to investigate the problem. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not nor retain your data. record images.
  • Page 53 No memory card is inserted (p. 20). have tried to fix a couple of times, contact When the indicator flashes, there is not your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony enough free space for recording images. Delete service facility. In this case, when you unnecessary images (p.
  • Page 54 The memory card is damaged. Format the memory card with your camcorder (p. 49). Incompatible memory card is inserted (p. 20).  Access to the memory card was restricted on another device. The camcorder is unsteady. Hold the camcorder steady with both hands. However, note that the camera-shake warning indicator does not disappear.

  • Page 55: Recording Time Of Movies/Number Of Recordable Photos

    Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos Playing time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack. Expected time of recording and Internal memory playback with each battery pack DCR-SX65/SX85 Recording time (unit: minute) Approximate time available when you use a Battery pack fully charged battery pack.
  • Page 56 Expected number of recordable (unit: minute) photos Recording mode Recording time [LP] Internal recording media (DCR-SX65/ (465) SX85) Tips ¼ You can record the maximum 9,999 photos. You can record movies of a maximum of 9,999 Memory card scenes. The maximum continuous recording time of VGA(0.3M) movies is approximately 13 hours.

  • Page 57: Precautions

    When you use the LCD checked by a Sony dealer before operating it Cleaning Kit (sold separately), do not apply the any further.
  • Page 58 Handling the camcorder with above (See “Getting detailed information from the substances on your hands “Handycam” Handbook” on page 51.) to prevent Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or the recovery of your data. Also, when you dispose vinyl objects for a long period of time of the camcorder, it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the camcorder.

  • Page 59: Specifications

    Specifications System When [ STEADYSHOT] is set to [ACTIVE] Signal format: NTSC color, EIA standards When [ STEADYSHOT] is set to Movie recording format: [STANDARD] or [OFF] Video: MPEG-2 PS Input/Output connectors Audio recording system: A/V Remote Connector: Video/audio output jack Dolby Digital 2ch USB jack: mini-AB/TypeA (Built-in USB) Dolby Digital Stereo Creator...
  • Page 60 Maximum charge current: 2.12 A Memory Stick Duo” are trademarks or Capacity registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. typical: 3.6 Wh (500 mAh) “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony minimum: 3.6 Wh (500 mAh) Corporation. Type: Li-ion “DVDirect” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

  • Page 61: Quick Reference

    Quick reference Screen indicators Indicator Meaning Upper left Center Upper right Estimated recording [00min] remaining time FADER Approximate number of 9999 recordable photos and 9999 recording media Playback folder of memory card Bottom Current playing movie or 100/112 photo/Number of total Upper left recorded movies or photos Indicator...

  • Page 62: Parts And Controls

    Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. (VIEW IMAGES) button (26) POWER button (17) LIGHT button Press to light up the LIGHT. iAUTO button Speaker (USB) jack (34, 38, 42) Power zoom lever PHOTO button (25) MODE button (22) (movie)/ (photo) lamp (22) RESET button...
  • Page 63 Grip belt (22) Access lamp (memory card) (20) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. Memory card slot (20) Built-in USB Cable Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod (sold separately) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)).

  • Page 64: Index

    Index Symbols 16:9 ..........30 Macintosh ........33 Thumbnail ........31 4:3 ..........30 Maintenance ........57 Tripod...........63 MEDIA SETTINGS ....19 Troubleshooting ......52 Memory card .......20 Turning the power on ....17 A/V connecting cable...29, 43 “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media TV ..........29 ............20 TV TYPE ........29 Menus ........45, 48 Battery pack .........14 MOVIE MEDIA SET ....19...
  • Page 65 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...
  • Page 66 Click “Handycam” Handbook DCR-SX45/SX65/SX85 2011 Sony Corporation 4-264-741-11(1) ...
  • Page 67 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”...
  • Page 68 Read this first Built-in USB Cable 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) ...
  • Page 69  etc. (p. 52). lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor produces superior images. It adopts the MTF Be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC ...
  • Page 70 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 ...
  • Page 71 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 ...
  • Page 72 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.
  • Page 73  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)
  • Page 74 Table of contents Using the “Handycam” Handbook ............. . . 2 Searching for information quickly .
  • Page 75 Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos ..............35 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect) .
  • Page 76 Additional information Troubleshooting ................75 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators.

  • Page 77: 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.
  • Page 78 You can charge your camcorder by using the Built-in USB Cable from the wall outlet (wall socket) with  the USB charging AC adaptor AC-U501AD/AC-U50AG (sold separately). You cannot use Sony portable power unit CP-AH2R/CP-AL (sold separately). The USB charging AC adaptor may not be available in some countries/regions.
  • Page 79 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.

  • Page 80: Step 2: Turning The Power On, And Setting The Date And Time

    Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. ...

  • Page 81: Changing The Language Setting

     Notes The date and time do not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording  (MENU)  media, and can be displayed during playback. To display the date and time, touch [Show others]  [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) ...

  • Page 82: Step 3: Preparing The Recording Media

    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.

  • Page 83: Inserting A Memory Card

    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. ...
  • Page 84 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.

  • Page 85: Recording/Playback

    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. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened.

  • Page 86: Recording Movies

    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. ...

  • Page 87: Shooting Photos

    Tips  You can capture photos from recorded movies (p. 39).  See page 83 on the recordable time of movies.  (MENU)  You can check the recordable time, estimated remaining capacity, etc., by touching  [Show others]  [MEDIA INFO] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category).
  • Page 88  Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. You can record photos also by touching on the LCD screen.  Flashes  Lights up When disappears, the photo is recorded. Tips  See page 84 on the recordable number of photos. ...

  • Page 89: Useful Functions For Recording Movies And Photos

    Useful functions for angle and about 150 cm (about 59 1/8 in.) for telephoto. recording movies and You can magnify images up to 60 times optically  when [ STEADYSHOT] is set to [ACTIVE]. photos Tips  You can set [ DIGITAL ZOOM] (p.

  • Page 90: Selecting The Recording Mode

     Note The camcorder may not detect the expected (MENU)  [Show  Touch  scene or subject, depending on the recording others]  [ REC MODE] (under conditions. [SHOOTING SET] category). You cannot use the flash depending on the ...

  • Page 91: Using The Video Light

    Using the VIDEO LIGHT Recording in mirror mode You can use the VIDEO LIGHT according to the recording conditions. It is recommended that you use the VIDEO LIGHT at a distance of about 30 cm to 150 cm (11 7/8 in. to 59 1/8 in.) from the subject.
  • Page 92 Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the following recording media are played. DCR-SX45: Memory card DCR-SX65/SX85: Internal memory Tips  See page 17 on changing the recording media (DCR-SX65/SX85).  Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder turns on.
  • Page 93  Displays the screen to select the index type ([DATE INDEX]/[ FILM ROLL]/ FACE]) (p. 30, 30, 31).  : Displays movies recorded on the previous/next date.  : Displays the previous/next movie.  Returns to the recording screen.  is displayed when  is touched. You can scroll the display by touching and dragging , ...
  • Page 94 Viewing photos Your camcorder displays the selected photo. Previous To start/stop slide show Next To the VISUAL OPTION INDEX screen Tips  When viewing photos recorded on a memory card, (playback folder) appears on the screen. ...

  • Page 95: Useful Functions For Playing Movies And Photos

    Useful functions for IMAGES] (under [PLAYBACK] category)  [DATE INDEX]. playing movies and On the [Film Roll Index]/[Face Index] screen,  photos you can display the Date Index by touching the date in the upper right corner of the screen. Searching for desired scene by Searching for desired images by pinpoint (Film Roll Index)

  • Page 96: Searching For Desired Scene By Face (Face Index)

    Tips  Searching for desired scene by face You can also display the Face Index by touching  (Face Index) (MENU)  [Show others]  [VIEW IMAGES] (under [PLAYBACK] category) The face images detected during movie  [ FACE]. recording are displayed on the INDEX screen.

  • Page 97: Playing Back A Series Of Photos (Slide Show)

    Playing back a series of photos (Slide show) Touch on the photo playback screen. The slide show begins from the selected photo. To stop the slide show Touch To restart the slide show Touch again.  Notes You cannot operate playback zoom during slide ...

  • Page 98: Playing Images On A Tv

    Playing images on a TV Connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or VCR using the A/V connecting cable  or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO . Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
  • Page 99  Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable (, supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (, sold separately). Connect your camcorder to the input jack of the TV.  Play back movies and photos on your camcorder (p. 27). To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) (MENU) ...

  • Page 100: Making Good Use Of Your Camcorder

    Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and Touch and display the mark photos on the movies or photos to be deleted. You can free media space by deleting movies and photos from recording media.  Notes You cannot restore images once they are ...
  • Page 101 Touch the image down on the LCD screen  to confirm the image. Touch return to the previous screen.  Touch [YES]  ...

  • Page 102: Protecting Recorded Movies And Photos (Protect)

    Protecting recorded To protect all the movies and photos recorded on the same day at one time movies and photos  Note (Protect) You cannot select [ PRT. by date] for the  recorded data on the memory card. Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting ...

  • Page 103: Dividing A Movie

    Dividing a movie Also, do not eject the memory card while dividing movies on the memory card. A slight difference may occur from the point  where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments.

  • Page 104: Capturing A Photo From A Movie

    Capturing a photo  Touch from a movie  Notes (MENU)  [Show Touch The image size is fixed depending on the aspect  others]  [PHOTO CAPTURE] ratio of the movie: 0.2M] in 16:9 (wide) (under [EDIT] category).  [VGA(0.3M)] in 4:3 ...

  • Page 105: Dubbing/Copying Movies And Photos From The Internal Recording Media

    Dubbing/copying  Touch the type of dubbing. movies and photos [DUB by select]: To select movies and from the internal recording media to [DUB by date]: To dub all movies of a specified date memory card [ DUB ALL]: To dub the Playlist (DCR-SX65/SX85) When you select the Playlist as the source of dubbing, follow the on-screen...

  • Page 106: Copying Photos

    Press and hold the image down on the Tips   screen to confirm the image. Touch To check the dubbed movies after dubbing is  to return to the previous screen. finished, select [MEMORY CARD] on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] and play them back (p. 17). [COPY by date]: Select the recording date of the photo to be copied, then Copying photos...

  • Page 107: Using The Playlist Of Movies

    Using the Playlist of To add all the movies recorded on the same day at one time movies  In step 2, touch [ ADD by date]. The recording dates of movies are The Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of displayed on the screen.

  • Page 108: Playing The Playlist

    To change the order within the Playlist Playing the Playlist  Touch (MENU)  [Show others] (MENU)  [Show   [PLAYLIST EDIT] (under Touch others]  [PLAYLIST] (under [EDIT] category).  Touch [ MOVE]. [PLAYBACK] category).  Select the movie to be moved. Movies added to the Playlist appear.

  • Page 109: Saving Movies And Photos With A Computer

    Saving movies and photos with a computer Creating a disc with  Notes Movies and photos are not saved on the  one touch computer when you perform One Touch Disc Burn. (One Touch Disc Burn) Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder that have not yet been saved with One Touch Disc Burn function can be saved on a disc automatically.

  • Page 110: Importing Movies And Photos To A Computer

    Importing movies and Click [Import]. photos to a computer Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder can be imported to a computer. Turn on the computer beforehand.  Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall  socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p.

  • Page 111: Creating A Disc

    Creating a disc Copying a disc You can copy a recorded disc to another disc using “Video Disc Copier. ” Click [Start]  [All Programs]  [PMB] You can create a disc by selecting movies  [PMB Launcher]  [Disc creation]  previously imported to your computer [Video Disc Copier] to start the software.

  • Page 112: Uploading Images To A Media Service

    USB CONNECT]: Internal “PMB Portable” makes it possible to memory (DCR-SX65/SX85) download various URLs of websites from USB CONNECT]: Memory card the server administered by Sony (“Sony If the [USB SELECT] screen does not  server”). (MENU)  [Show appear, touch In order to use “PMB Portable”...
  • Page 113  the Sony server. Access to certain websites may not be possible due to server maintenance, etc. In the event that a Sony server is to be  terminated, notification ahead of time will be placed on the Sony website, etc.

  • Page 114: Saving Images With An External Device

    Refer to the instruction manual supplied with  You cannot connect to the Built-in USB Cable.  the external media. Refer to the Sony support page for your  country/region for details on external media Touch [Copy.] on the camcorder that can be used.
  • Page 115 DCR-SX45:  Touch (MENU)  [Show others] Movies and photos that have not yet  [MOVIE DUB] (when selecting been saved on to external media can movies)/[PHOTO COPY] (when be saved. selecting photos). This screen will appear only when there ...
  • Page 116 To finish the external media connection  Touch on the VISUAL INDEX screen of the external media.  Disconnect the USB Adaptor Cable.

  • Page 117: Creating A Disc With A Dvd Writer, Recorder

    Creating a disc with a  Insert an unused disc into the DVD writer, recorder DVD writer, and close the disc tray. Creating a disc with the dedicated The [DISC BURN] screen appears on DVD writer, DVDirect Express the camcorder screen. You can create a disc or play back the ...
  • Page 118 You can play back movies on the TV  Select the recording media containing  screen by connecting the camcorder to a the movie(s) you want to save (DCR- TV (p. 33). SX65/SX85)  Insert a created disc into the DVD ...

  • Page 119: Creating A Disc With A Dvd Writer, Etc., Other Than Dvdirect Express

    The displayed recording media differ  supplied with the devices to be connected. depending on the model.  Notes Sony DVD writer may not be available in some  Record movies on the connected  countries/regions. device. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall ...
  • Page 120  A/V connecting cable (supplied)  Insert the recording media in the Connect the A/V connecting cable to the input jack of another device. recording device.  A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO If your recording device has an input ...
  • Page 121 OUTPUT]  [V-OUT/PANEL]    When the screen size of display devices (TV,  (MENU)  [Show etc.) is 4:3, touch others]  [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL SET] category)  [TV TYPE]  [4:3]    When you connect a monaural device, connect ...

  • Page 122: Customizing Your Camcorder

    Customizing your camcorder Using menus Using the menus, you can perform useful functions and change various settings. If you make good use of menu operations, you can enjoy using your camcorder. The camcorder has various menu items under each of eight menu categories. MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) ...

  • Page 123: Using My Menu

     Notes You may not be able to set some menu items, depending on the recording or playback conditions.  Grayed out menu items or settings are not available.  Tips  Depending on the menu items being changed, your camcorder switches between playback mode and ...

  • Page 124: Option Menu

    Using the OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you right-click the mouse on a computer. When is displayed at bottom-right of the screen, you can use , and the menu items you can change in the context the OPTION MENU.

  • Page 125: Menu Lists

    Menu lists DELETE PROTECT PROTECT PROTECT (MANUAL SETTINGS) category DIVIDE SCENE SELECTION PHOTO CAPTURE FADER MOVIE DUB* WHITE BAL. DUB by select SPOT MTR/FCS DUB by date SPOT METER DUB ALL SPOT FOCUS PHOTO COPY* EXPOSURE COPY by select FOCUS COPY by date TELE MACRO PLAYLIST EDIT...
  • Page 126 DISPLAY SET OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE DISP OUTPUT CLOCK/ LANG CLOCK SET AREA SET DST SET/SUMMERTIME LANGUAGE SET POWER SETTINGS A.SHUT OFF POWER ON BY LCD OTHER SETTINGS DEMO MODE CALIBRATION USB LUN SETTING DCR-SX65/SX85...

  • Page 127: Manual Settings (Items To Adjust For Scene Condition)

    PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) MANUAL SETTINGS Brings out the subject such as people or flowers while (Items to adjust for scene creating a soft background. condition) SPOTLIGHT**( ) Prevents people’s faces from See “Using menus” (p. 57) on the operation. appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by The default settings are marked with .

  • Page 128: White Bal

    BLACK FADER ONE PUSH ( Fades in/out with the black effect. The white balance will be adjusted according to the ambient light.  Touch [ONE PUSH].  Frame a white object such as a piece of paper, to fill the screen under the same lighting conditions as you will shoot the subject.

  • Page 129: Spot Mtr/Fcs

    SPOT MTR/FCS (Spot meter/ SPOT FOCUS focus) You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at a subject not located at the center You can adjust the brightness and focus of the screen. for the selected subject simultaneously. This function enables you to use [SPOT STBY STBY...

  • Page 130: Tele Macro

      Notes Notes When you set [FOCUS] to [MANUAL],  When recording a distant subject, focusing may   appears. be difficult and can take some time. The minimum possible distance between Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 64) ...

  • Page 131: Shooting Set (Items For Customized Shooting)

     STANDARD SHOOTING SET Provides the SteadyShot effect under relatively stable recording conditions. (Items for customized OFF ( shooting) The SteadyShot function is not used. See “Using menus” (p. 57) on the operation.  Notes The default settings are marked with . When you change the setting of ...

  • Page 132: Audio Rec Set

    The subject(s) faces directly towards the  camera The detected faces are recorded in Face Index,  however, some faces may not be. Also, there is a limit to the number of faces that can be recorded in Face Index. To play back from the The zooming zone appears when you select Face Index, see page 31.

  • Page 133: Photo Settings (Items For Recording Photos)

    RESET PHOTO SETTINGS Assigns file numbers in sequence, following the largest file number existing on the (Items for recording photos) recording medium. When the memory card is replaced with See “Using menus” (p. 57) on the operation. another one, the file number is assigned for The default settings are marked with .

  • Page 134: Playback (Items For Playback)

    DATE/TIME PLAYBACK (Items for playback) See “Using menus” (p. 57) on the operation. VISUAL INDEX  Date  Time See page 27. CAMERA DATA VIEW IMAGES Movie  DATE INDEX See page 30.  FILM ROLL See page 30.  FACE Photo See page 31.

  • Page 135: Edit (Items For Editing)

    EDIT OTHERS (Items for other settings) (Items for editing) See “Using menus” (p. 57) on the operation. See “Using menus” (p. 57) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . DELETE USB CONNECT See page 35. See page 54. PROTECT BATTERY INFO See page 37.

  • Page 136: Manage Media (Items For Recording Media)

    While [Executing…] is displayed, do not close  MANAGE MEDIA the LCD screen, operate the buttons on the camcorder, disconnect the AC Adaptor, or eject (Items for recording media) the memory card from your camcorder (The access lamp is lit or flashing while formatting See “Using menus”...

  • Page 137: General Set (Other Setup Items)

    to the camcorder body, the setting becomes GENERAL SET [NORMAL] automatically. (Other setup items) Tips  This adjustment does not affect the recorded  images in any way. See “Using menus” (p. 57) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . ...
  • Page 138  LCD PANEL  5min Shows displays such as the time code on the The camcorder turns off automatically. LCD screen. NEVER V-OUT/PANEL The camcorder does not turn off Shows displays such as the time code on the automatically. LCD screen, and on the TV screen. ...
  • Page 139 When you press (VIEW IMAGES)   CALIBRATION See page 90.  USB LUN SETTING You can set the compatibility of your camcorder when using a USB connection  MULTI Default setting. SINGLE Set this if you cannot connect.  Notes Set to [MULTI] when using the PMB Portable.

  • Page 140: Troubleshooting

    This is not a malfunction.  Contact your Sony dealer or local Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall  outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery authorized Sony service facility.
  • Page 141 Dots in lines appear on the LCD screen. correctly (p. 12). If the problem persists, This is not a malfunction. These dots are not disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall  recorded. outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged.
  • Page 142 Memory card The access lamp remains lit or flashing even if recording was stopped. Your camcorder is recording the scene you Operations using the memory card  have just shot on the memory card. cannot be performed. If you use the memory card formatted on a ...
  • Page 143 Even if [ STEADYSHOT] is set to  Photos cannot be played back. [ACTIVE] or [STANDARD], your camcorder Photos cannot be played back if you have may not be able to compensate for excessive  modified files or folders, or have edited the vibrations.
  • Page 144 a TV which is not compatible with full pixel Editing movies/photos on your display. camcorder It is recommended you record images using  the outer frame of [GUIDEFRAME] (p. 66) as a guide. Unable to edit. Unable to edit because of the condition of the ...

  • Page 145: Self-Diagnosis Display/Warning Indicators

    The temperature of your camcorder is  your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and service facility. In this case, when you leave it for a while in a cool place.
  • Page 146 Data error. (Warning indicators pertaining to memory card formatting) An error occurred during reading or writing  the internal recording media of the camcorder. The memory card is damaged.  This may occur when you keep applying shock The memory card is not formatted correctly ...
  • Page 147 Write performance of the memory card  Do not eject the memory card during you are using is insufficient for the movie writing. Data may be damaged. recording speed of your camcorder. Use a memory card recommended for your Reinsert the memory card, and follow the ...

  • Page 148: Expected Time Of Recording And Playback With Each Battery Pack

    Recording time of Playing time Approximate time available when you use a movies/number of fully charged battery pack. recordable photos Internal memory DCR-SX65/SX85 Expected time of recording and (unit: minute) playback with each battery pack Battery pack NP-FV30 Recording time (supplied) Approximate time available when you use a NP-FV50...

  • Page 149: Expected Number Of Recordable Photos

    Tips  Expected number of recordable You can record movies of a maximum of 9,999  photos scenes. The maximum continuous recording time of  Internal recording media (DCR-SX65/ movies is approximately 13 hours. SX85) Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit ...

  • Page 150: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. On TV color systems Your camcorder is a NTSC-system-based camcorder.
  • Page 151 Setting to the local time You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your (MENU)  [Show others]  [CLOCK/ LANG] (under camcorder abroad. Touch [GENERAL SET] category)  [AREA SET] and [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] (p. 73). World time difference Time-zone Area setting...

  • Page 152: Maintenance And Precautions

    Maintenance and memory card is inserted facing in the correct direction. Note that improper use may cause a precautions malfunction. On image data compatibility Image data files recorded on memory card by  About the memory card your camcorder conform to the “Design rule for Camera File system”...

  • Page 153: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    of the following to use the battery pack for a Notes on using the “Memory Stick longer time. Micro” media Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it  To use “Memory Stick Micro” media with your  up, and install it on your camcorder right camcorder, you need a Duo-sized M2 adaptor.

  • Page 154: About Handling Of Your Camcorder

    If any solid object or liquid gets inside the  You bring your camcorder from an air  casing, unplug your camcorder and have it conditioned car or room into a hot place checked by a Sony dealer before operating it outside. any further.
  • Page 155 You use your camcorder after a squall or a  Notes  shower. If you did not press the right spot, try the  You use your camcorder in a hot and humid calibration again.  place. Do not use a sharp-pointed object for ...
  • Page 156 “MagicGate Memory Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” are trademarks or Note on disposal/transfer registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. (DCR-SX65/SX85) “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony  Even if you perform [ DELETE ALL], Corporation. DELETE ALL] or [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 71) “DVDirect”...
  • Page 157 URL to download it. When downloading the source code, select DCR-SX20 as the model for your camcorder. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code. Read “license2.pdf ” in the “License” folder on the CD-ROM.

  • Page 158: Quick Reference

    Quick reference Screen indicators Indicator Meaning Estimated recording [00min] remaining time (21) Upper left Center Upper right FADER (62) Approximate number of 9999 recordable photos and 9999 recording media (22, 84) Playback folder of memory card (29) Current playing movie or photo/Number of total 100/112 recorded movies or photos...

  • Page 159: Parts And Controls

    Parts and controls  (VIEW IMAGES) button (27)  POWER button (15)  LIGHT button (26) Press to light up the LIGHT. Figures in ( ) are reference pages.  iAUTO button (24)  Speaker   (USB) jack (45, 54) ...
  • Page 160  Memory card slot (18)  Built-in USB Cable  Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod (sold separately) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)). ...

  • Page 161: Index

    Index DIGITAL ZOOM .......67 LP ..........25 Symbols Disc recorder .......54 16:9 ..........34 DISPLAY SET ......72 4:3 ..........34 Maintenance ........87 DISP OUTPUT ......72 MANAGE MEDIA .....71 DIVIDE ........38 MANUAL SETTINGS ....62 A.SHUT OFF ......73 Dubbing ........40 MEDIA FORMAT ......71 A/V connecting cable...33, 55 DVDirect Express .......52 MEDIA INFO ......71 Abroad .........85...
  • Page 162 Photos ........22, 27 STEADYSHOT ......66 PHOTO SETTINGS ....68 SUMMERTIME ......73 PLAYBACK .........69 SUNRISE&SUNSET....62 Playback ........27 Supplied items .......3 PLAYBACK SET ......69 Playlist ..........42 TELE MACRO ......65 PLAYLIST EDIT ......70 Telephoto ........24 PORTRAIT ........62 Thumbnail ........35 Power on ........15 Tripod...........95 POWER ON BY LCD ....73 Troubleshooting ......75 POWER SETTINGS ....73 Turning the power on ....15...
  • Page 163 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/...

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