Sony DCR-SX85 User Manual

Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexUSClick“Handycam” HandbookDCR-SX45/SX65/SX85 2011 Sony Corporation 4-264-741-11(1)

10Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSMaking good use of your camcorderDeleting movies and photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

11Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSAdditional information Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSGetting startedStep 1: Charging the battery packYou can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (

13Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSTo charge with a computerThis function is useful if the AC Adaptor is not at hand. Turn off th

14Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSTo remove the battery packClose the LCD screen. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and

15Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSStep 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time1 Open the LCD screen of your camc

16Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSNotesThe date and time do not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on t

17Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSStep 3: Preparing the recording mediaThe recording media that can be used differs depending on

18Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSTo check the recording media settingsWhen recording in movie recording mode or photo recording

19Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUS Open the cover, orient the memory card’s notched corner as shown in the illustration, and in

2Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSUsing the “Handycam” HandbookYou will find information on using your camcorder to its fullest in

20Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSRecording/PlaybackRecordingIn the default setting, movies are recorded on the following recordi

21Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSRecording moviesPress START/STOP to start recording.You can start recording also by touching 

22Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSTipsYou can capture photos from recorded movies (p. 39).See page 83 on the recordable time of m

23Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUS Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully.You can record photos also by

24Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSUseful functions for recording movies and photosZoomingYou can magnify images up to 70 times th

25Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSNoteThe camcorder may not detect the expected scene or subject, depending on the recording cond

26Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSUsing the VIDEO LIGHTYou can use the VIDEO LIGHT according to the recording conditions. It is r

27Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSPlayback on the camcorderIn the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the fol

28Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSDisplays the screen to select the index type ([DATE INDEX]/[FILM ROLL]/ [FACE]) (p. 30, 30, 31

29Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSViewing photosYour camcorder displays the selected photo.TipsWhen viewing photos recorded on a

3Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSRead this firstSupplied itemsThe numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Powe

30Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSUseful functions for playing movies and photosSearching for desired images by date (Date Index)

31Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSSearching for desired scene by face (Face Index)The face images detected during movie recording

32Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSPlaying back a series of photos (Slide show)Touch on the photo playback screen.The slide show

33Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSPlaying images on a TVConnect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or VCR using the A/V con

34Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUS Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable (, supplied) or an A/V connec

35Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSMaking good use of your camcorderDeleting movies and photosYou can free media space by deleting

36Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSTouch the image down on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous s

37Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSProtecting recorded movies and photos (Protect)Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them

38Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSDividing a movie1 Touch (MENU)  [Show others]  [ DIVIDE] (under [EDIT] category).2 To

39Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSCapturing a photo from a movie1 Touch (MENU)  [Show others]  [PHOTO CAPTURE] (under [ED

4Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSRecordingWhen you use a memory card with your camcorder for the first time, formatting the memor

40Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSDubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card (DCR-SX65/S

41Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSTipsTo check the dubbed movies after dubbing is finished, select [MEMORY CARD] on [MOVIE MEDIA

42Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSUsing the Playlist of moviesThe Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of the movies that you ha

43Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSPlaying the Playlist Touch (MENU)  [Show others]  [PLAYLIST] (under [PLAYBACK] category

44Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSSaving movies and photos with a computerCreating a disc with one touch (One Touch Disc Burn)Mo

45Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSImporting movies and photos to a computerMovies and photos recorded on your camcorder can be im

46Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSCreating a discYou can create a disc by selecting movies previously imported to your computer (

47Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSUploading images to a media serviceThe application “PMB Portable” is pre-loaded in this camcord

48Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSServices may be terminated or changed at the will of the website operators. Sony cannot be held

49Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSSaving images with an external deviceSaving images in external media (DIRECT COPY)You can save

5Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSAvailability of such products is subject to country/region.About images, illustrations, and scre

50Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSDCR-SX45: Movies and photos that have not yet been saved on to external media can be saved.This

51Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSTo finish the external media connection Touch on the VISUAL INDEX screen of the external med

52Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSCreating a disc with a DVD writer, recorderCreating a disc with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDir

53Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUS Select the recording media containing the movie(s) you want to save (DCR-SX65/SX85). Touch t

54Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSCreating a disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect ExpressYou can save movies on a di

55Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUS A/V connecting cable (supplied)Connect the A/V connecting cable to the input jack of another

56Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSOUTPUT]  [V-OUT/PANEL]    .When the screen size of display devices (TV, etc.) is 4:3, t

57Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSCustomizing your camcorderUsing menusUsing the menus, you can perform useful functions and chan

58Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSNotesYou may not be able to set some menu items, depending on the recording or playback conditi

59Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSUsing the OPTION MENUThe OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when yo

6Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSOperation flowGetting started (p. 12)Prepare the power source and recording media.Recording movi

60Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSMenu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) categorySCENE SELECTION 62FADER 62WHITE BAL. 63SPOT MTR/FCS 64

61Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSDISPLAY SET 72OUTPUT SETTINGSTV TYPE 33DISP OUTPUT 72CLOCK/LANGCLOCK SET 15AREA SET 73DST

62Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUS MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition)See “Using menus” (p. 57) on the operati

63Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSBLACK FADERFades in/out with the black effect.Out InTo cancel the fader before starting the ope

64Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSSPOT MTR/FCS (Spot meter/focus)You can adjust the brightness and focus for the selected subject

65Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSNotesWhen you set [FOCUS] to [MANUAL],  appears.The minimum possible distance between camcorde

66Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSSTANDARDProvides the SteadyShot effect under relatively stable recording conditions.OFF ( )The

67Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSOFFUp to 70× zoom is performed.2000×Up to 70× zoom is performed, and after that, up to 2000× z

68Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSRESETAssigns file numbers in sequence, following the largest file number existing on the record

69Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSDATE/TIME Date TimeCAMERA DATA SteadyShot off Brightness White balance Gain Shutter spee

7Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSAdvice for successful recording To get good results in recording Stabilizing your camcorderWhen

70Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUS OTHERS (Items for other settings)See “Using menus” (p. 57) on the operation.The default setti

71Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSWhile [Executing…] is displayed, do not close the LCD screen, operate the buttons on the camcor

72Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUS GENERAL SET (Other setup items)See “Using menus” (p. 57) on the operation.The default setting

73Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSLCD PANELShows displays such as the time code on the LCD screen.V-OUT/PANELShows displays such

74Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSWhen you press (VIEW IMAGES) CALIBRATIONSee page 90. USB LUN SETTINGYou can set the compati

75Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSAdditional information TroubleshootingIf you run into any problems using your camcorder, follow

76Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUS[BLT-IN ZOOM MIC][MICREF LEVEL][BACK LIGHT]The following menu items return to the default setti

77Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSMemory cardOperations using the memory card cannot be performed.If you use the memory card form

78Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSEven if [ STEADYSHOT] is set to [ACTIVE] or [STANDARD], your camcorder may not be able to compe

79Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSEditing movies/photos on your camcorderUnable to edit.Unable to edit because of the condition o

8Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUS Useful recording techniquesCapturing images beautifully without troublesome settingINTELLIGENT

80Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSCannot use Because of following settings[FACE DETECTION][DIGITAL ZOOM], [SPOT MTR/FCS], [SPOT M

81Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUS (Warning indicators pertaining to memory card formatting)The memory card is damaged.The memory

82Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSWrite performance of the memory card you are using is insufficient for the movie recording spee

83Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSRecording time of movies/number of recordable photosExpected time of recording and playback wit

84Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSTipsYou can record movies of a maximum of 9,999 scenes.The maximum continuous recording time of

85Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSUsing your camcorder abroadPower supplyYou can use your camcorder in any countries/regions usin

86Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSSetting to the local timeYou can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time diffe

87Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSMaintenance and precautionsAbout the memory cardMemory card formatted by a computer (Windows OS

88Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSNotes on using the “Memory Stick Micro” mediaTo use “Memory Stick Micro” media with your camcor

89Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUS [Show others]  [POWER SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL SET] category)  [A.SHUT OFF]  [NEVER], an

9Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSTable of contentsUsing the “Handycam” Handbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

90Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSYou use your camcorder after a squall or a shower.You use your camcorder in a hot and humid pla

91Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSwill not be affected as long as you are not recording the date.How to charge the pre-installed

92Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSNotes on the LicenseANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT

93Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSQuick referenceScreen indicatorsUpper leftIndicator MeaningMENU button (57)Self-timer recording

94Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUSParts and controlsFigures in ( ) are reference pages. Lens (Carl Zeiss lens) LED VIDEO LIGHT

95Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexUS Memory card slot (18) Built-in USB Cable Tripod receptacleAttach a tripod (sold separately)

96USTable of contents Useful recording techniques IndexIndexDIGITAL ZOOM ...67Disc recorder ...54DISPL

97USTable of contents Useful recording techniques IndexPhotos ...22, 27PHOTO SETTINGS ...68PLAYBACK .

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