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Operating Guide - Page 2
...For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or...If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in.
...
Operating Guide - Page 3
...set to normal operation. When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.
Installation
Water and Moisture
Do not use power-line operated sets near water - for example, near ... is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the set
US
Operating Guide - Page 5
... of FCC Rules.
AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Handycam Station (1) (DCR-SR65/SR85) A/V connecting cable (1) USBcable (1) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (DCR-SR65/ SR85) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application ...
Operating Guide - Page 7
...both called as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" in this manual.
About language setting
The on-screen displays .... The screenshots are from Windows Vista, and may vary depending on the operating system of the computer.
* Refer ...Do not try to format the hard disk of the camcorder using a computer. If you do ... perform [MEDIA FORMAT]* to format the hard disk of the camcorder, data may not be completely ...
Operating Guide - Page 8
... ...20 Performing various functions " HOME" and " OPTION"...22 Saving images ...24 Deleting images...25
Enjoying with a computer
Performing with a computer...26
Handbook/software to be installed ...26 Installing "Picture Motion Browser"...26
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ...29
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators ...30
Additional ...
Operating Guide - Page 22
...58181; (or )/ (OPTION). For details on the menu items, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) (p. 26).
(HOME) (HOME) ...OPTION MENU
The (OPTION) menu appears like the pop-up window that appears when you right-click the mouse on a computer. Touch (OPTION), then the menu ...is not available under the current situation. The (OPTION) menu cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation.
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Operating Guide - Page 26
Enjoying with a computer
Performing with a computer
Handbook/software to be installed
"Handycam Handbook" (PDF)
"Handycam Handbook" (PDF) explains in detail about your camcorder and its practical use.
"Picture Motion ... website for details. http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ms/us/
Installing and viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF)
To view "...
Operating Guide - Page 27
CPU: Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or faster Memory: 256 MB or more Hard disk: Disk volume required for installation: Approximately 500 MB (5 GB ... for installation) Installingsoftware You need to install the software to your Windowscomputer before connecting your camcorder to the computer. The installation is required only for the first time. Contents to be installed and procedures may differ ...
Operating Guide - Page 28
.... It may take some time for the authentication. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. Depending on the computer, you may need to install third party .... If the installation screen appears, follow the instructions to install the required software. Restart the computer if required to complete the installation. ...
Operating Guide - Page 29
... sure to save the data on the internal hard disk (see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF)) on other media ...data. For the symptoms of your camcorder, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) and for connecting to the computer, see ...off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool/warm place.
You cannot install ... Browser."
Check the computer environment required to install "Picture Motion Browser."...
Operating Guide - Page 32
...dust gets in your camcorder, it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen or the lens may be ...these operating instructions. Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example, from rain or sea water....
is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately (DCR-SR65/SR85). If the battery electrolytic liquid...
Operating Guide - Page 33
...-installed rechargeable battery
Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, ... OFF (CHG). The pre-installed rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder is connected ... at all. Use your camcorder after charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery. However, even if the pre-installed rechargeable battery is not charged, the camcorder operation will not ...
Operating Guide - Page 35
...
Handycam Station DCRA-C200 (DCR-SR65/SR85) Input/Output connectors
A/V OUT jack: Video/audio output ...for other specifications.
"Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick Memory ... trademark of Sony Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Microsoft, Windows, ...
Marketing Specifications - Page 2
... Recording Media: 40GB9 Non-Removable Hard Disk Drive, Memory Stick Duo™ Media, Memory...; 90 Days Labor
Software
Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional, Windows Vista Supplied Software: Picture Motion Browser Ver.3.0.... Cable (Stereo) USBCable Application CD-ROM w/ Driver Enjoy Handycam DVD
Convenience Features
Easy Operation:...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 36
.../copy the images recorded on the hard disk to the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" using this camcorder (p. 41).
Using a computer
By using "Picture ... to the supplied "Operating Guide" for information on the bundled software.
Connecting your camcorder to other devices
Connecting with the A/V connecting cable
You can dub to VCRs, DVD/HDD recorders.
Connecting with the USBcable
You can dub to movie dubbing ...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 44
...selected recording date is highlighted. The movies recorded on the selected date are displayed on the screen. Touch the image on the LCD screen to confirm.... AC Adaptor from your camcorder while editing the Playlist. Also, do not remove the "Memory Stick PRO Duo"...; You can copy the Playlist to a DVD as it is, by using the supplied software.
The selected movie is marked with . Press and hold...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 69
Activating functions using the
The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you right-click the mouse on a computer. Various available functions are displayed.
OPTION MENU
The tabs and items that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder at the time. Some items ...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 73
... to shoot distant subjects clearly. This setting also prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows between the camcorder and the subject.
* Adjusted to focus on subjects farther... subjects are lit by strong light.
OUTDOOR (
) Customizing your camcorder
The white balance is adjusted to be appropriate for the following recording conditions:
...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 95
... on the web. Use the following URL to download it. When downloading the source code, select DCRDVD810 as the model for your camcorder. http://www.sony.net/products/Linux/ We would prefer you ...licenses (in English) of "GPL," and "LGPL" software. To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is needed. If it is not installed on your computer, you can download it from the Adobe Systems web page: http://www.adobe.com/...