7
GB

When the camcorder is connected to a

computer or accessories

Do not try to format the recording media of the
camcorder using a computer. If you do so, your
camcorder may not operate correctly.
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.
Do not close the LCD screen while your
camcorder is turned and connected to USB. The
recorded movies or photos may be lost.

If you cannot record/play back images,

perform [MEDIA FORMAT]

If you repeat recording/deleting images for
a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on
the recording media. Images cannot be saved
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-
SX65E/SX85E) [YES] [YES] .

Carl Zeiss lens

Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss
lens, which was developed jointly by Carl
Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and
produces superior images. It adopts the MTF
measurement system for video cameras and
offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens.
MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. The
number value indicates the amount of light
from a subject coming into the lens.

Notes on optional accessories

We recommend using genuine Sony accessories.
Availability of such products is subject to
country/region.

About images, illustrations, and screen

displays of this manual

The example images used in this manual for
illustration purposes are captured using a
digital still camera, and therefore may appear
different from images and screen indicators that
actually appear on your camcorder. And, the
illustrations of your camcorder and its screen
indication are exaggerated or simplified for
understandability.
In this manual, the internal memory (DCR-
SX65E/SX85E) 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 name of your

camcorder

The model name is shown in this manual when
there is a difference in specification between
models. Confirm the model name on the
bottom of your camcorder.
The main differences in specification of this
series are as follows.

Recording

media

Capacity

of internal

recording

media

DCR-SX45E Memory card

DCR-SX65E Internal

memory +

memory card

4 GB

DCR-SX85E 16 GB

Notes on use
Do not do any of the following, otherwise, the
recording media may be damaged, recorded
images may be impossible to play back or may
be lost, or other malfunctions could occur.
Eject the memory card when the access lamp
(p. 18) is lit or flashing
Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from
the camcorder, or subject the camcorder to
shock or vibration when the (Movie)/
(Photo) lamps (p. 14) or the access lamp
(p. 18) are lit or flashing
When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do
not crash the camcorder against an object.