Sony Handycam DCR-SX45E Operating Manual page 7

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
category)  the desired medium (DCR-
SX65E/SX85E)  [YES]  [YES] 
Carl Zeiss lens
Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss
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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.
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Availability of such products is subject to
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country/region.
About images, illustrations, and screen
displays of this manual
The example images used in this manual for
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[MANAGE MEDIA]
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
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and accessories are subject to change without
notice.
Confirm the model name of your
camcorder
The model name is shown in this manual when
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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
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series are as follows.
.
DCR-SX45E Memory card 
DCR-SX65E Internal
DCR-SX85E
Notes on use
Do not do any of the following, otherwise, the
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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
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(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
(Photo) lamps (p. 14) or the access lamp
(p. 18) are lit or flashing
When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do
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not crash the camcorder against an object.
Recording Capacity
media of internal
recording
media
4 GB
memory +
16 GB
memory card
(Movie)/
GB