Sony DCR-SX45 Handycam® Handbook
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Click "Handycam" Handbook DCR-SX45/SX65/SX85 Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index 2011 Sony Corporation 4-264-741-11(1) US - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 2
of contents Useful recording techniques 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 - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 3
battery pack NP-FV30 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) "PMB Portable" software is pre-loaded on the camcorder (p. 47). See page 18 for the memory card you can use with this camcorder - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 4
or recorded. In such a case, save your images on some type of external media first, and then perform [MEDIA FORMAT] by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (DCR-SX65/ SX85) [YES] [YES] . Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 5
indication are exaggerated or simplified for understandability. In this manual, the internal memory (DCRSX65/SX85) of your camcorder and memory card are called "recording media." Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to change without notice. Confirm the model - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 6
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. 49 Saving images - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 7
to the microphone than the recorded person. Using accessories Make good use of camcorder accessories. For example, using a tripod, you can make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in dim light, such as scenes of fireworks, or night views. By always carrying spare batteries, you can continue - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 8
techniques Capturing images beautifully without troublesome setting INTELLIGENT AUTO (24) Recording in a dimly-lit room VIDEO LIGHT (26) Flowers in close-up PORTRAIT(62) TELE MACRO(65) Checking your golf swing SPORTS (62) Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all its splendor FIREWORKS (62 - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 9
battery pack 12 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 15 Changing the language setting 16 Step 3: Preparing the recording media 17 Selecting the recording media for movies (DCR-SX65/SX85 17 Selecting the recording media for photos (DCR-SX65/SX85 17 Inserting a memory card - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 10
Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 35 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 37 Dividing a movie 38 Capturing a photo from a movie 39 Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card (DCR-SX65/SX85 40 Dubbing movies 40 - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 11
80 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos 83 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 83 Expected recording time of movies 83 Expected number of recordable photos 84 Using your camcorder abroad 85 Maintenance and precautions 87 About the memory card 87 - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 12
CHG (charge) lamp Table of contents Useful recording techniques Battery pack DC IN jack DC plug Power cord (Mains lead) AC Adaptor To the wall outlet (wall socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 13
to 86 °F) is recommended. * When not using the USB connection support cable Tips See page 83 on recording and playing time. When your camcorder is on, you can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at the upper left on the LCD screen. US - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 14
19) are turned off. The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is damaged. The temperature of the battery pack is low. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a warm place. The - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 15
Table of contents Useful recording techniques Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 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 - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 16
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 off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned Tips You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 17
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. Tips See page 83 for the recordable time - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 18
media of up to 32 GB and SD memory cards of up to 64 GB have been tested and proven to operate with your camcorder. For recording movies on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, it is recommended that you use "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media of 512 MB or larger. In this manual, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 19
MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD] (DCR-SX65/SX85) [YES] [YES] . To eject the memory card Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once. Do not open the cover during recording. When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be careful so that the memory card does not pop out - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 20
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). 1 Fasten the grip belt. 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on and the - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 21
will be indicated if data is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished. During this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right of the LCD - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 22
a desired setting . Shooting photos In the default setting, photos 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). Press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp. The LCD - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 23
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. To change the image size, touch (MENU) [Show others - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 24
Scene detection and Camera-shake detection. When the camcorder detects the subject, the icons that correspond to the detected condition are displayed. Useful recording techniques Wider range of view (Wide angle) Close view (Telephoto) Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 25
you record in the LP mode, the quality of movies may be degraded, or scenes with quick movements may appear with block noise when you play back the image. Tips You can select the [ REC MODE] for each recording media separately (DCR-SX65/SX85). Long time recording High quality recording Index - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 26
of time you can use the battery pack is shorter when you use the VIDEO LIGHT. When you record movies with the VIDEO LIGHT set to , the video light may turn on and off. In this case, press LIGHT repeatedly to select . Recording in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 27
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). 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder turns on. To turn on your - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 28
. If you touch the movie or photo with , you can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on a memory card.) Playing movies Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Volume adjustment Previous Next To stop To fast-reverse OPTION To fast-forward To - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 29
Table of contents Viewing photos Your camcorder displays the selected photo. Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen To start/stop slide show Next OPTION Tips When viewing photos recorded on a memory card, (playback folder) appears on the screen. Useful recording techniques Index US 29 - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 30
the Date Index function for photos on the memory card. Press (VIEW IMAGES). The VISUAL INDEX Roll Index) Movies can be divided by a set time and the first scene of each division is displayed ROLL]. Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen Useful recording techniques Touch / to select the date - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 31
FACE]. Using PB zoom with photos You can magnify photos from about 1.1 to 5 times the original size. Magnification can be adjusted with the power zoom lever. Touch towards the camera. Make sure that you set [FACE DETECTION] to [ON] (p. 66) (the default setting) prior to recording, to search - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 32
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 show. Tips You can set continuous slide show playback by selecting (OPTION) tab [SLIDE SHOW SET] while playing photos. The - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 33
output audio. Useful recording techniques IN VIDEO AUDIO TVs S VIDEO (Yellow) (White) (Red) VCRs (Yellow) Signal flow A/V Remote Connector Set the input selector of the TV to the input your camcorder will be connected to. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 34
VIDEO (, sold separately). Connect your camcorder to the input jack of the TV. Play back movies and photos on your camcorder camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. The TV switches to full mode automatically. Refer also to the instruction manuals recorded - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 35
movies and photos in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting the images. It may damage the recording media. Do not eject memory card while deleting images from the memory card. You cannot delete protected movies and photos. Undo the - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 36
Touch the image down on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen. Touch [YES] . Table of contents Useful recording techniques Index US 36 - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 37
return to the previous screen. 4 Touch [YES] . To protect all the movies and photos recorded on the same day at one time Note You cannot select [ PRT. by date] for the recorded data on the memory card. In step 2, touch [ PROTECT] [ PRT. by date]. To protect all photos on the - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 38
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 remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while dividing the movie. It may damage the recording media. US 38 - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 39
date and time you captured from the movie. Useful recording techniques Index Returns to the beginning of the selected movie 4 Touch . When capturing is finished, the screen returns to pause. The captured photo is saved on the recording media selected in [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (DCR-SX65/SX85 - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 40
recording media to memory card (DCR-SX65/SX85) Dubbing movies You can dub movies recorded on the internal recording media of your camcorder to memory card. Insert memory card into your camcorder before the operation. Notes When you record a movie on the memory card for the first time - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 41
play them back (p. 17). Copying photos You can copy photos from the internal recording media of the camcorder to memory card. Insert a memory card into your camcorder before the operation. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to prevent - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 42
. Touch [YES] . Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while adding movies to the Playlist. It may damage the recording media. Also, do not eject the memory card while editing movies on the memory card. You cannot add photos to the Playlist. Tips - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 43
Destination bar Touch [YES] . Tips When you select multiple movies, the movies are moved following the order appearing in the Playlist. Useful recording techniques Index The selected movie is marked with . Press and hold the image down on the LCD screen to confirm the image - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 44
) using the AC Adaptor supplied for this operation (p. 14). With One Touch Disc Burn function on your camcorder, you can save movies and photos recorded on the internal recording media only (DCR-SX65/SX85). 1 Turn on your computer, and place an unused disc on the DVD drive. If any other - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 45
media that contains the images you want to save on the camcorder screen. [ USB CONNECT]: Internal memory (DCR-SX65/SX85) [ USB CONNECT]: Memory card The displayed recording media differ depending on the model. If the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear, touch (MENU) [Show others - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 46
for selecting movies. Copying a disc You can copy a recorded disc to another disc using "Video Disc Copier." Click [Start] [All Programs] [PMB] [PMB Launcher] [Disc creation] [Video Disc Copier] to start the software. See "Video Disc Copier" help on the operation. Editing movies You can - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 47
in USB cable. The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the LCD of your camcorder. Touch to select the recording media for which you wish to use "PMB Portable." [ USB CONNECT]: Internal memory (DCR-SX65/SX85) [ USB CONNECT]: Memory card If the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear, touch (MENU - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 48
In the event that a Sony server is to be terminated, notification ahead of time will be placed on the Sony website, etc. URLs to which you are redirected by the Sony server and other information may be recorded for the purposes of improving Sony future products and services. However, no personal - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 49
the case of media utilizing the FAT file system. Operation is not assured with every connectable device. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC adaptor (p. 14). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media. Refer to the Sony support - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 50
of the external media is displayed. Play back the image (p. 27). You can also view images on a TV You can also save images recorded on connected to your camcorder (p. 33). memory cards. Notes Notes You cannot search or copy photos recorded on memory card by recording date. Touch - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 51
Table of contents Useful recording techniques To finish the external media connection Touch on the VISUAL INDEX screen of the external media. Disconnect the USB Adaptor Cable. US 51 Index - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 52
onto the disc (DCR-SX65/SX85). Movies that have not been saved on any discs will be recorded onto the disc (DCR-SX45). Repeat steps 3 and 4 when the total memory size of movies to be burnt exceeds that of the disc. Touch [END] [EJECT DISC] on the camcorder screen. Remove the disc - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 53
camcorder Disconnect the USB cable or the AC adaptor Subject the camcorder to mechanical shock or vibration Eject the memory card from the camcorder time depending on the recording mode or the number of scenes. If you cannot play back created discs on any DVD player, connect the camcorder - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 54
contains the images on the camcorder screen. [ USB CONNECT]: Internal memory (DCR-SX65/SX85) [ USB CONNECT]: Memory card The displayed recording media differ depending on the model. Record movies on the connected device. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the device - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 55
VIDEO (sold separately). Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device. Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording . To record the date/time or camera settings data, touch - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 56
SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [TV TYPE] [4:3] . When you connect a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack on the device. Table - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 57
. The camcorder has various menu items under each of eight menu categories. MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) p. 62 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) p. 66 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos) p. 68 PLAYBACK (Items for playback) p. 69 EDIT (Items - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 58
Depending on the menu items being changed, your camcorder switches between playback mode and recording mode (movie/photo). Using MY MENU You MOVIE]. Touch [SPOT MTR/FCS]. Touch . Touch [ FADER] (under [MANUAL SETTINGS] category). When MY MENU is displayed, touch . Repeat the same steps above - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 59
is not on the screen, touch another tab. (There may be no tab.) The tabs and items that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder at the time. Useful recording techniques Index US 59 - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 60
OTHERS) category USB CONNECT USB CONNECT* USB CONNECT DISC BURN BATTERY INFO (MANAGE MEDIA) category MEDIA SETTINGS* MOVIE MEDIA SET PHOTO MEDIA SET MEDIA INFO MEDIA FORMAT INT. MEMORY* MEMORY CARD REPAIR IMG.DB F. INT. MEMORY* MEMORY CARD (GENERAL SET) category SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME BEEP LCD BRIGHT - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 61
73 LANGUAGE SET 73 POWER SETTINGS A.SHUT OFF 73 POWER ON BY LCD 73 OTHER SETTINGS DEMO MODE 73 CALIBRATION 90 USB LUN SETTING 74 * DCR-SX65/SX85 Useful recording techniques Index US 61 - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 62
Table of contents Useful recording techniques MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) See "Using menus" (p. 57) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . SCENE SELECTION You can record images effectively in various situations. AUTO Records images in average image - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 63
When [ONE PUSH] was selected, if keeps flashing after touching , set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO]. If you set [WHITE BAL.], [SCENE SELECTION] is set to [AUTO]. Tips If you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside use (or vice versa - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 64
use [SPOT METER] (p. 64) and [SPOT FOCUS] (p. 64) at the same time. SPOT FOCUS You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at a automatically set to [MANUAL]. SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) You can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it is recorded in suitable brightness - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 65
ON ( ) The zoom (p. 24) moves to the top of the T (telephoto) side automatically and allows recording subjects at a close distance down to about 38 cm (15 in.). Notes When recording a distant subject, focusing may be difficult and can take some time. Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 64 - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 66
Faces may not be detected depending on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of your camcorder. [FACE DETECTION] may not function properly depending on recording conditions. Set [FACE DETECTION] to [OFF] in this case. Tips For better face detection performance, shoot - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 67
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 Face Index, see page 31. AUDIO REC SET BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (Built-in zoom microphone) You - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 68
) You can select the way to assign file number of photos. SERIES Assigns file numbers of photos in sequence. The file number becomes larger each time you record a photo. Even if the memory card is replaced with another one, the file number is assigned in sequence. Index US 68 - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 69
CODE During playback, your camcorder displays the information (Date/time, Camera data) recorded automatically at the time of recording. OFF Data code is not displayed. DATE/TIME Displays the date and time. CAMERA DATA Displays camera setting data. DATE/TIME Date Time CAMERA DATA Movie Photo - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 70
/SX85) See page 40. PHOTO COPY (DCR-SX65/ SX85) See page 41. PLAYLIST EDIT See page 42. OTHERS (Items for other settings) See "Using menus" (p. 57) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . USB CONNECT See page 54. BATTERY INFO You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 71
screen, operate the buttons on the camcorder, disconnect the AC Adaptor, or eject the memory card from your camcorder (The access lamp is lit or flashing while formatting memory card.). To prevent data on the internal recording media from being recovered (DCR-SX65/SX85) [EMPTY] allows you to write - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 72
The icons or indicators are displayed in the following cases. When you turn on your camcorder. The LCD screen is touched (Except rec & zoom buttons on LCD). When you switch your camcorder to the movie recording, photo recording, or playback modes. OUTPUT SETTINGS Index Notes When you - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 73
time difference without stopping the clock. Set your local area when using your camcorder in other time zones. Refer to the world time recording techniques Index POWER SETTINGS A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off ) You can set your camcorder to turn off automatically when you do not operate your camcorder - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 74
Table of contents Useful recording techniques 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 - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 75
data stored on the internal recording media in order to investigate the problem. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. Overall operations p. 75 Batteries/power sources p. 76 LCD screen p. 76 Memory card p. 77 Recording p. 77 Playback p. 78 Playing back - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 76
to charge it (p. 88). Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 12). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 77
on the index screen at one time is 100. You cannot delete the protected images. The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes. The file is damaged. The file format is not supported by your camcorder (p. 87). Recording Refer also to "Memory card" (p. 77). Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 78
mode is switched. You cannot use digital zoom when your camcorder is in the photo recording mode. Playback Images cannot be played back. Select the type of recording media you want to play back (p. 17) (DCR-SX65/SX85). Images recorded on other devices may not be played back. This is not - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 79
recording media where you want to save photos is full. Dubbing/Connecting to other devices You cannot hear the sound on the TV connected to your camcorder. When you are using the S VIDEO It is recommended you record images using the outer frame of [GUIDEFRAME] (p. 66) as a guide. Images are not - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 80
the problem persists even after you have tried to fix a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. In this case, when you contact them, give them all the numbers of the error code beginning with C or E. (Battery level warning) Slow flashing The battery - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 81
to the write-protect of the memory card) Access to the memory card was restricted on another device. (Warning indicator pertaining to camera-shake warning) The camcorder is unsteady, so camera-shake easily occurs. Hold the camcorder steady with both hands and record the image. However, note that - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 82
card recommended for your camcorder (p. 18). This memory card may not be able to record or play images correctly. Use a memory card recommended for your camcorder (p. 18). Do not eject the memory card during writing. Data may be damaged. Reinsert the memory card, and follow the instructions - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 83
you use your camcorder. Battery pack NP-FV30 (supplied) NP-FV50 NP-FV70 NP-FV100 Memory card Battery pack NP-FV30 (supplied) NP-FV50 NP-FV70 NP-FV100 (unit: minute) 145 280 565 1120 (unit: minute) 160 300 610 1205 Expected recording time of movies Internal memory DCR-SX65 Recording mode [HQ] [SP - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 84
Internal recording media (DCR-SX65/ SX85) You can record the maximum 9,999 photos. Memory card VGA(0.3M) 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 2800 5700 11500 22500 46500 91000 185000 The indicated number of recordable photos on a memory card is based on the maximum image size of your camcorder. The - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 85
On TV color systems Your camcorder is a NTSC-system-based camcorder. If you want to view the playback image on a TV, it must be a NTSC-systembased TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack. System NTSC PAL France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. Useful recording techniques Index US 85 - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 86
the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Touch (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [AREA SET] and [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] (p. 73). World time difference Table of contents Useful recording techniques Time-zone differences - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 87
gases On the memory card adaptor When using memory card with memory card compliant device inserting memory card into memory card adaptor, make sure the On image data compatibility Image data files recorded on memory card by your camcorder conform to the "Design rule for Camera File system - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 88
is also consumed when your camcorder is in recording standby or playback pause. Have spare battery packs ready for 2 times or 3 times the expected recording time, and make trial recordings before making the actual recording. Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 89
If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off any liquid that may have contacted your skin. If any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with plenty of water and consult a doctor. When not using your camcorder for a long time To keep - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 90
benzine, alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide and sunscreen Handling the camcorder with above substances on your hands Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time Useful recording techniques To clean the LCD screen If fingerprints or dust - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 91
as long as you are not recording the date. How to charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it with the LCD screen closed for more than 24 hours. Note on disposal/transfer (DCR-SX65/SX85) Even if you - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 92
and redistribute source code for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL/LGPL. Source code is provided on the web. Use the following 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 - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 93
Center Upper right Bottom Upper left Indicator 60 min Meaning MENU button (57) Self-timer recording (68) MICREF LEVEL low (67) WIDE SELECT (67) BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (67) Remaining battery Recording folder of memory card VIDEO LIGHT (26) Return button (57) Center Indicator [STBY]/[REC] Meaning - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 94
(USB) jack (45, 54) Power zoom lever (24, 31) PHOTO button (23 recording techniques Battery pack (12) START/STOP button (21) CHG (charge) lamp (12) DC IN jack (12) A/V Remote Connector (33) Grip belt (20) Access lamp (memory card) (18) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 95
of contents Useful recording techniques 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.)). BATT (battery) release lever - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 96
BATTERY INFO 70 Battery pack 12 BEACH 62 BEEP 72 BLACK FADER 63 BLT-IN ZOOM MIC 67 Built-in USB Cable 3, 13 C CALIBRATION 90 CAMERA DATA MANUAL SETTINGS 62 MEDIA FORMAT 71 MEDIA INFO 71 MEDIA SETTINGS 17 Memory card 18 "Memory Stick" media 87 "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media 87 "Memory - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 97
zoom buttons on LCD....21 REC MODE 25 Recording 21 Recording media 17 Recording time of movies/ number of recordable photos....83 Repair 75 REPAIR IMG.DB F 81 RESET 94 S Saving images in external 3 T TELE MACRO 65 Telephoto 24 Thumbnail 35 Tripod 95 Troubleshooting 75 Turning the power - Sony DCR-SX45 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 98
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