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Table of contents
Useful recording techniques
Index
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Table of contents
Using the “Handycam” Handbook
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2
Searching for information quickly
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2
Read this first
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3
Notes on use
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5
Operation flow
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6
Advice for successful recording
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7
Getting started
Step 1: Charging the battery pack
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12
Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time
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15
Changing the language setting
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16
Step 3: Preparing the recording media
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17
Selecting the recording media for movies (DCR-SX65/SX85)
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17
Selecting the recording media for photos (DCR-SX65/SX85)
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17
Inserting a memory card
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18
Recording/Playback
Recording
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20
Recording movies
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21
Shooting photos
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22
Useful functions for recording movies and photos
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24
Zooming
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24
Recording better images automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO)
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24
Selecting the recording mode
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25
Using the VIDEO LIGHT
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26
Recording in mirror mode
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26
Playback on the camcorder
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27
Useful functions for playing movies and photos
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30
Searching for desired images by date (Date Index)
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30
Searching for desired scene by pinpoint (Film Roll Index)
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30
Searching for desired scene by face (Face Index)
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31
Using PB zoom with photos
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31
Playing back a series of photos (Slide show)
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32
Playing images on a TV
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33