[. . . ] 4-264-740-11(1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide Table of contents Getting started Recording/Playback Making good use of your camcorder Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Additional information Quick reference DCR-SX45E/SX65E/SX85E Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. AC Adaptor Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. CAUTION Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. [. . . ] Close all applications running on the computer before installing the software. Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer. The installation screen appears. The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcorder screen automatically. If the screen does not appear, click [Start] [Computer] (in Windows XP, [My Computer]), then double-click [SONYPMB (E:)] (CD-ROM)*. * Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary depending on the computer. Touch the one of the media types displayed on the screen to make the computer recognize your camcorder. [ USB CONNECT]: Internal memory (DCR-SX65E/SX85E) [ USB CONNECT]: Memory card Saving movies and photos with a computer Click [Install]. The displayed recording media differ depending on the model. If the [USB SELECT] screen does not (MENU) [Show appear, touch others] [USB CONNECT] (under [OTHERS] category). Select the country or region. Select the language for the application to be installed, then proceed to the next screen. If you agree to the terms, change to , and then click [Next] [Install]. Click [Continue] on the computer screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. Depending on the computer, you may need to install third party software. If the installation screen appears, follow the instructions to install the required software. Connect the camcorder to the computer during the installation. 1 GB When the installation is completed, following icons will appear. Remove the CD-ROM from your computer. : Starts "PMB. " : Displays "PMB Help. " : Displays "PMB Launcher. " "PMB Launcher" enables you to start "PMB" or other software, or to open web sites. Other icons may appear. No icon may appear depending on the installation procedure. Notes To create discs or use other functions on Windows XP, Image Mastering API v2. 0 for Windows XP should be installed. If Image Mastering API v2. 0 for Windows XP has not been installed yet, select it from required programs on the installation screen and install it following the procedures displayed. (The computer must be connected to the internet for the installation. ) You may install Image Mastering API v2. 0 for Windows XP in response to the message displayed when you try to start those functions. Notes Access from the computer using the supplied software "PMB. " Do not modify the files or folders on the camcorder from the computer. When importing a long movie or edited image, use the supplied software "PMB" If you use any other software, images may not be imported properly. Although the file may appear to be divided when viewed on a PC, your camcorder and the "PMB" importing function will process the file appropriately. Do not delete the image files on the camcorder directly from the computer. Operation is not guaranteed. To disconnect your camcorder from the computer Click the icon at the bottom right of the desktop of the computer [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device]. Touch [END] [YES] on the camcorder GB Disconnect the USB cable. screen. Starting PMB (Picture Motion Browser) Double-click the "PMB" short-cut icon on the computer screen. Using "PMB Portable" The application "PMB Portable" is preloaded in this camcorder. You can easily upload images to a network service, even with a computer on which "PMB" is not installed. You can see the detailed usage when you click the help button in the upper right after starting "PMB Portable". Notes If the icon is not displayed on the computer screen, click [Start] [All Programs] [ PMB] to start "PMB. " 1 2 You can view, edit, or create discs of movies and photos using "PMB. " Turn on your camcorder, then connect it to a computer with the Built-in USB cable. The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the LCD of your camcorder. Saving movies and photos with a computer Reading "PMB Help" For details on how to use "PMB, " read the "PMB Help. " Double-click the "PMB Help" short-cut icon on the computer screen to open the "PMB Help. " Touch to select the recording media for which you wish to use "PMB Portable. " [ USB CONNECT]: Internal memory (DCR-SX65E/SX85E) [ USB CONNECT]: Memory card Notes If the icon is not displayed on the computer screen, click [Start] [All Programs] [PMB] [PMB Help]. You can also open the "PMB Help" from [Help] of "PMB. " 3 4 If the [USB SELECT] screen does not (MENU) [Show appear, touch others] [USB CONNECT] (under [OTHERS] category). Click "PMB Portable". The User Agreement screen appears. Configure the settings, following the instructions on the screen. "PMB Portable" starts up. For more details on "PMB Portable, " see the "PMB Portable" help. Notes Always connect to a network when uploading images using "PMB Portable. " GB If [PMB Portable] is not displayed within the AutoPlay Wizard, click [Computer] [PMBPORTABLE], then double-click [PMBP_Win. exe]. GB Saving images with an external device Saving images in external media (DIRECT COPY) You can save movies and photos on external media (USB storage device), such as an external hard disk drive. You can also play back images on the camcorder or another playback device. Notes For this operation, you need the USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM1 (sold separately). The USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM1 may not be available in some countries/regions. media with a capacity exceeding 2 TB ordinary disc drive such as CD or DVD drive media connected via USB hub media with built-in USB hub card reader You may not be able to use external media with a code function. [. . . ] Use your camcorder after charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery. However, even if the preinstalled rechargeable battery is not charged, the camcorder operation will not be affected as long as you are not recording the date. Procedures Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it with the LCD screen closed for more than 24 hours. Note on disposal/transfer of the camcorder (DCR-SX65E/SX85E) Even if you delete all movies and still images, or perform [MEDIA FORMAT], data on the internal recording media may not be completely erased. When you transfer the camcorder, it is recommended that you perform [EMPTY] GB Specifications System Signal format: PAL color, CCIR standards Movie recording format: Video: MPEG-2 PS Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator Photo file format : DCF Ver. 2. 0 Compatible : Exif Ver. 2. 21 Compatible : MPF Baseline Compatible Recording media (Movie/Photo) Internal memory DCR-SX65E: 4 GB DCR-SX85E: 16 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media SD memory card (Class 2 or faster) When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for system management and/or application files. [. . . ]