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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-
SX65/SX85) 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
USB jack
DCR-
SX45
Memory
card
Input/
output
DCR-
SX65
Internal
memory
+
memory
card
4 GB
DCR-
SX85
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. 19) 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. 15) or the access lamp
(p. 19) are lit or flashing
When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do
not crash the camcorder against an object.
