Sony DCR-SR65 manual Read this before operating your camcorder, On using the camcorder

Read this before operating your camcorder

Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

Notes on use

In “Handycam Handbook” (this Handbook)

The operations and handling of your camcorder are explained. Refer also to “Operating Guide” (the separate volume).

Handling the images recorded on your camcorder on the computer

Refer to “PMB Guide” stored on the supplied CD-ROM.

Types of “Memory Stick” you can use with your camcorder

For recording movies, it is recommended that you use a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” of 512 MB or larger marked with:

 (“Memory Stick PRO Duo”)*

 (“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”)

*Marked with Mark2 or not, either can be used.  See page 57 for the recordable time of a

“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”

“Memory Stick PRO Duo”/“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”

(This size can be used with your camcorder.)

“Memory Stick”

(You cannot use it in your camcorder.)

“Memory Stick PRO Duo” and “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” are both referred to as “Memory Stick PRO Duo” in this manual.

You cannot use any type of memory card other than those mentioned above.

“Memory Stick PRO Duo” can be used only with “Memory Stick PRO” compatible equipment.

Do not attach a label or the like on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor.

Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor when using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” with “Memory Stick” compatible equipment.

On using the camcorder

Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers.

LCD screen Battery pack

The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. See “About handling of your camcorder” (p. 92).

Do not do any of the following when the

(Movie)/ (Still) mode lamp (p. 17) or the ACCESS lamp (p. 25) is lit or flashing. Otherwise, the media may be damaged, recorded images may be lost or other malfunctions could occur.

Remove the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”

Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder.

Apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder.

When connecting your camcorder to another device with a cable, be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may result in a malfunction of your camcorder.

Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the Handycam Station holding both the Handycam Station and the DC plug (DCR-SR65/SR85).

Be sure to turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), when you set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station or remove the camcorder from it (DCR-SR65/SR85).

Connect cables to the connectors of the Handycam Station when using your camcorder attached to the Handycam Station. Do not