Sony DCR-SR65 manual Moisture condensation, LCD screen

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When not using your camcorder for a long time

Periodically turn it on and let it run such as by playing back or recording images for about 3 minutes.

Use up the battery pack completely before storing it.

Moisture condensation

If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder. This may cause a malfunction to your camcorder.

If moisture condensation has occurred

Leave your camcorder for about 1 hour without turning it on.

Note on moisture condensation

Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place (or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder in a humid place as follows:

You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating device.

You bring your camcorder from an air conditioned car or room into a hot place outside.

You use your camcorder after a squall or a shower.

You use your camcorder in a hot and humid place.

How to prevent moisture condensation

When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, put your camcorder in a plastic bag and seal it tightly. Remove the bag when the air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature (after about 1 hour).

LCD screen

Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as it may cause damage.

If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD screen.

This is not a malfunction.

While using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a malfunction.

To clean the LCD screen

If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, it is recommended you use a soft cloth to clean it. When you use the LCD Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply the cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen. Use cleaning paper moistened with the liquid.

On adjustment of the touch panel

(CALIBRATION)

The buttons on the touch panel may not work correctly. If this happens, follow the procedure below. It is recommended that you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor during the operation.

Turn on your camcorder, then press (HOME).

Touch (SETTINGS) [GENERAL SET] [CALIBRATION].

Touch “” displayed on the screen with the corner of the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” or the like 3 times. The position of “” changes. Touch [CANCEL] to cancel.

If you did not press the right spot, try the calibration again.

Notes

Do not use a sharp-pointed object for calibration. Doing so may damage the LCD screen.

You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is rotated, or closed with the screen facing out.

Additional Information

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Contents Handycam Handbook Read this before operating your camcorder On using the camcorderTypes of Memory Stick you can use with your camcorder Refer to PMB Guide stored on the supplied CD-ROMOn recording About changing the language settingAbout this Handbook About the Carl Zeiss lensSave all your recorded image data When the camcorder is connected to a computerDo not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder On the drop sensorTable of contents Troubleshooting Flowers in close-up Subject examples and solutions Dubbing to other devices p  Selecting the media pHome and Option Taking advantage of two types of menus Settings categoryCamera category View Images categoryTo hide the Home Menu screen Using the Home MenuTo deactivate the Help Using the Option MenuTouch the item you want to learn more about Touch Help again in stepChecking supplied items Make sure that you have the followingItems supplied with your camcorder Charging the battery pack To use a wall outlet wall socket for the power source To remove the battery packTo check the remaining battery Battery Info For DCR-SR65/SR85Charging time Recording timePlayback time On the battery pack  CLOCK/ Lang CLOCK SET Turning the power on, and setting the date and timeChanging the language setting To turn off the powerTurn the Power switch to OFF CHG Slide the Lens Cover switch to open Adjusting the LCD panelFastening the grip belt Opening the Lens Cover manuallyMedia setting screen appears To confirm the media settingSelect the media you want to set Touch YES  Media is changedInsert a Memory Stick PRO Duo To remove the Memory Stick PRO DuoTouch YES Inserting the Memory Stick PRO DuoRecording movies Recording and playback with ease Easy Handycam operationRecording still images Press START/STOP or  to start recordingRecording/Playback Playing back recorded movies/still imagesTouch the tab and the movie to be played back Start playback. MoviesMenu settings during Easy Handycam operation To cancel Easy Handycam operationInvalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation Still imagesRecording To stop recording, press START/STOP again Recording movies Recording still imagesAppears beside When Been recordedStarting shooting quickly Quick on ZoomingWider range of view Close view TelephotoRecording in mirror mode Playback To adjust the volume of movies Playing moviesViewing still images Visual Index screen appears on the LCD screen Searching for desired scene by face Face IndexTouch Film Roll Index Playback starts from the selected sceneSearching for desired images by date Date Index Using PB zoomRecording dates of images are displayed on the screen Touch / to select the date of the desired image, touchPlaying back a series of still images Slide show To cancel, touch A/V connecting cable supplied  A/V connecting cable with S Video optionalPlaying the image on a TV When your TV is connected to a VCR Connecting cable to the video input jackConnect the yellow plug of the A/V Using a computer Connecting your camcorder to other devicesSaving images Deleting images Others categoryItem list Deleting moviesDeleting still images To delete all movies at one timeTo delete all still images at one time Editing To continue capturing Capturing a still image from a movieTo finish capturing  Photo Capture Movie DUB Dubbing moviesSelect the movie to be dubbed Touch YES Photo Copy Copying still imagesTouch the type of copying Select the still image to be copiedPlay and pause toggles as you press Dividing a moviePlaying the Playlist Creating the PlaylistTo add all the movies recorded on the same day at one time  Playlist EditTo erase unnecessary movies from the Playlist Touch the image from which you want to play backTo change the order within the Playlist Connecting with the A/V connecting cable Camcorder, according to your setupDubbing to other devices Turn on your camcorder, and press View Images Connecting with the USB cableSet TV Type according to the display device p Insert the recording media in the recording deviceUSB Select screen appears automatically USB cableAfter dubbing is complete, touch END YES, then disconnect Touch Print Printing recorded still images PictBridge compliant printerYou can select a still image on the screen For DCR-SR65/SR85 Connect the USB jackTouch Exec YES  To finish printingStill image selection screen appears again Touch on the screen in stepTo turn off the display Touch Home  Manage Media MEDIA InfoUtilizing recording media Formatting the hard disk Deleting all images FormattingFormatting the Memory Stick PRO Duo Media MEDIA Format Turn on your camcorder Empty screen appearsHDD Format screen appearsTouch YES When Completed. appears, touch Repairing the image database fileHDD or Memory Stick Touch Home  Manage Media REPAIR IMG.DB F. Touch Settings Touch the desired setup itemTurn on your camcorder, then press Home Customizing your camcorderList of the Settings category items How to set REC ModeNightshot Light Recordable time on Memory Stick PRO Duo approxDigital Zoom Wide SelectSteadyshot GuideframeIndex SET Remaining SET on AutoItems for recording still images Image SizeFor DCR-SR45/SR46  VGA0.3M For DCR-SR65/SR85  1.0MFile NO. File number Flash Mode DCR-SR65/SR85Flash Level DCR-SR65/SR85 Redeye Reduc DCR-SR65Items to customize the display Data CodeDATE/TIME Camera Data Zoom Link Display6IMAGES 12IMAGESBeep VolumeLCD Bright LCD BL LevelTV Type Items for when connecting other devicesDisp Output  LCD PanelArea SET Clock SETDST SET/SUMMERTIME Language SETCalibration Demo ModeShut OFF Auto shut off Drop SensorPage While using your camcorder, touch Option on the screen Change the setting, then touch Customizing your camcorderViewing items on the Option Menu Focus Functions set in the Option MenuSpot Focus Tele MacroScene Selection ExposureWhite BAL. White balance Nightshot PLS Super NightShot plus If you press START/STOP, the setting is canceledFader White FaderSELF-TIMER Effect Digital effectPICT.EFFECT Picture effect Power does not turn on TroubleshootingMenu settings have changed automatically Buttons do not workPower abruptly turns off Batteries/Power sourcesYour camcorder gets warm CHG charge lamp does notLCD screen Memory Stick PRO DuoRecording Recording angle looks different TroubleshootingRecording stops Auto focus does not functionPlaying back Dubbing/Connecting to other devices Editing images on your camcorderFunctions that cannot be used simultaneously White BAL  Battery level warning Slow flashing Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicatorsHigh temperature warning Slow flashing Low temperature warning Fast flashingDescription of warning messages HDD format error Media If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions PictBridge compliant printer  Other No further selection is possibleData protected Power supply Using your camcorder abroadOn TV color systems Additional InformationWorld time difference Setting to the local time Movie files MPEG2 files  Image management filesFolder name goes up 101PNV01  102PNV01  Still image files Jpeg filesAbout the Memory Stick Maintenance and precautions On the Memory Stick Duo adaptor  On a Memory Stick PRO DuoTo use the battery pack effectively To charge the battery packAbout the InfoLITHIUM battery pack On image data compatibilityAbout battery life About storage of the battery packAbout the remaining battery time indicator About handling of your camcorder On use and careLCD screen Moisture condensation Procedures On charging the pre-installed rechargeable batteryOn handling the casing About care and storage of the lensOn GNU GPL/LGPL applied software On trademarks Movie/ Still mode lamps  START/STOP button Identifying parts and controlsNumbers in are reference pages Quick Reference Page For DCR-SR65/SR85 Handycam Station  Data Code button To change the battery of the Remote Commander101 Indicators displayed during recording/playback Data code during recording Glossary  Fragmentation Thumbnail 105 Index106 107
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