Data code during recording | Sony DCR-SR65 specs

Indicators when you made changes

Following indicators appear during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder.

Upper left	Upper right
Bottom	Center

Upper left

IndicatorMeaning

Self-timer recording (75)

Flash/REDEYE REDUC (61)

MICREF LEVEL low (75)

WIDE SELECT (58)

BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (75)

Upper right

IndicatorMeaning

Fader (74)

LCD backlight off (19)

Drop sensor off (67)

Drop sensor activated (67)

The media selected for still images (20)

Center

IndicatorMeaning

IMAGE SIZE (60)

Slide show set (33)

NightShot plus (28)

Indicator				Meaning
				Super NightShot plus
				(74)
				Color Slow Shutter (74)
				PictBridge connecting
				(49)
				(49)
				Warning (83)

Bottom

Indicator	Meaning
	Picture effect (75)
	Digital effect (75)
	Manual focus (71)
	SCENE SELECTION
	(72)

Backlight (25)

		White balance (73)

SteadyShot off (58)

EXPOSURE (72)/

SPOT METER (72)

TELE MACRO (71)

Face Index (31)

Tips

Indicators and their positions are approximate and differ from what you actually see.

Data code during recording

The recording date and time is recorded automatically on the media. They are not displayed while recording. However, you can check them as [DATA CODE] during playback (p. 62).

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Sony DCR-SR65 manual Data code during recording

Contents

Handycam Handbook Refer to PMB Guide stored on the supplied CD-ROM On using the camcorderRead this before operating your camcorder Types of Memory Stick you can use with your camcorder About the Carl Zeiss lens About changing the language settingOn recording About this Handbook On the drop sensor When the camcorder is connected to a computerSave all your recorded image data Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder Table of contents Troubleshooting Flowers in close-up Subject examples and solutions  Dubbing to other devices p  Selecting the media p View Images category Settings categoryHome and Option Taking advantage of two types of menus Camera category To hide the Home Menu screen Using the Home Menu Touch Help again in step Using the Option MenuTo deactivate the Help Touch the item you want to learn more about Make sure that you have the following Checking supplied itemsItems supplied with your camcorder Charging the battery pack For DCR-SR65/SR85 To remove the battery packTo use a wall outlet wall socket for the power source To check the remaining battery Battery Info Recording time Charging timePlayback time On the battery pack  CLOCK/ Lang CLOCK SET Turning the power on, and setting the date and time To turn off the power Changing the language settingTurn the Power switch to OFF CHG Opening the Lens Cover manually Adjusting the LCD panelSlide the Lens Cover switch to open Fastening the grip belt Media is changed To confirm the media settingMedia setting screen appears Select the media you want to set Touch YES  Inserting the Memory Stick PRO Duo To remove the Memory Stick PRO DuoInsert a Memory Stick PRO Duo Touch YES Press START/STOP or  to start recording Recording and playback with ease Easy Handycam operationRecording movies Recording still images Start playback. Movies Playing back recorded movies/still imagesRecording/Playback Touch the tab and the movie to be played back Still images To cancel Easy Handycam operationMenu settings during Easy Handycam operation Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation Recording Been recorded Recording movies Recording still imagesTo stop recording, press START/STOP again Appears beside When Close view Telephoto ZoomingStarting shooting quickly Quick on Wider range of view Recording in mirror mode Playback Playing movies To adjust the volume of moviesViewing still images Playback starts from the selected scene Searching for desired scene by face Face IndexVisual Index screen appears on the LCD screen Touch Film Roll Index Touch / to select the date of the desired image, touch Using PB zoomSearching for desired images by date Date Index Recording dates of images are displayed on the screen Playing back a series of still images Slide show To cancel, touch  A/V connecting cable with S Video optional  A/V connecting cable suppliedPlaying the image on a TV Connecting cable to the video input jack When your TV is connected to a VCRConnect the yellow plug of the A/V Connecting your camcorder to other devices Using a computerSaving images Deleting movies Others categoryDeleting images Item list To delete all movies at one time Deleting still imagesTo delete all still images at one time Editing  Photo Capture Capturing a still image from a movieTo continue capturing To finish capturing Touch YES Dubbing movies Movie DUB Select the movie to be dubbed Select the still image to be copied Copying still images Photo Copy Touch the type of copying Play and pause toggles as you press Dividing a movie  Playlist Edit Creating the PlaylistPlaying the Playlist To add all the movies recorded on the same day at one time Touch the image from which you want to play back To erase unnecessary movies from the PlaylistTo change the order within the Playlist Camcorder, according to your setup Connecting with the A/V connecting cableDubbing to other devices Insert the recording media in the recording device Connecting with the USB cableTurn on your camcorder, and press View Images Set TV Type according to the display device p USB cable USB Select screen appears automaticallyAfter dubbing is complete, touch END YES, then disconnect For DCR-SR65/SR85 Connect the USB jack Printing recorded still images PictBridge compliant printerTouch Print You can select a still image on the screen Touch on the screen in step To finish printingTouch Exec YES  Still image selection screen appears again Touch Home  Manage Media MEDIA Info To turn off the displayUtilizing recording media Media MEDIA Format  Deleting all images FormattingFormatting the hard disk Formatting the Memory Stick PRO Duo Format screen appears Empty screen appearsTurn on your camcorder HDD Touch Home  Manage Media REPAIR IMG.DB F.  Repairing the image database fileTouch YES When Completed. appears, touch HDD or Memory Stick Customizing your camcorder Touch the desired setup itemTouch Settings Turn on your camcorder, then press Home List of the Settings category items Recordable time on Memory Stick PRO Duo approx REC ModeHow to set Nightshot Light Guideframe Wide SelectDigital Zoom Steadyshot Auto Remaining SETIndex SET  on For DCR-SR65/SR85  1.0M Image SizeItems for recording still images For DCR-SR45/SR46  VGA0.3M Redeye Reduc DCR-SR65 Flash Mode DCR-SR65/SR85File NO. File number Flash Level DCR-SR65/SR85 Camera Data Data CodeItems to customize the display DATE/TIME 12IMAGES Display Zoom Link 6IMAGES LCD BL Level VolumeBeep LCD Bright  LCD Panel Items for when connecting other devicesTV Type Disp Output Language SET Clock SETArea SET DST SET/SUMMERTIME Drop Sensor Demo ModeCalibration Shut OFF Auto shut offPage While using your camcorder, touch Option on the screen Change the setting, then touch Customizing your camcorder Viewing items on the Option Menu Tele Macro Functions set in the Option MenuFocus Spot Focus Scene Selection Exposure White BAL. White balance White Fader If you press START/STOP, the setting is canceledNightshot PLS Super NightShot plus Fader Effect Digital effect SELF-TIMERPICT.EFFECT Picture effect Buttons do not work TroubleshootingPower does not turn on Menu settings have changed automatically CHG charge lamp does not Batteries/Power sourcesPower abruptly turns off Your camcorder gets warm Memory Stick PRO Duo LCD screenRecording Auto focus does not function TroubleshootingRecording angle looks different Recording stops Playing back Editing images on your camcorder Dubbing/Connecting to other devicesFunctions that cannot be used simultaneously White BAL Low temperature warning Fast flashing Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators Battery level warning Slow flashing High temperature warning Slow flashing If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions HDD format errorDescription of warning messages  Media  PictBridge compliant printer No further selection is possible  OtherData protected Additional Information Using your camcorder abroadPower supply On TV color systems World time difference Setting to the local time  Still image files Jpeg files  Image management files Movie files MPEG2 files Folder name goes up 101PNV01  102PNV01  On a Memory Stick PRO Duo Maintenance and precautionsAbout the Memory Stick  On the Memory Stick Duo adaptor On image data compatibility To charge the battery packTo use the battery pack effectively About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack About handling of your camcorder On use and care About storage of the battery packAbout battery life About the remaining battery time indicator LCD screen Moisture condensation About care and storage of the lens On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Procedures On handling the casing On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software On trademarks Identifying parts and controls  Movie/ Still mode lamps  START/STOP buttonNumbers in are reference pages Quick Reference Page For DCR-SR65/SR85 Handycam Station  Data Code button To change the battery of the Remote Commander 101 Indicators displayed during recording/playback Data code during recording  Fragmentation Glossary Thumbnail 105 Index 106 107