Sony Handycam DCR-SR65 Handbook page 98

 Memory Stick Duo slot (21)
 Remote sensor (DCR-SR65/SR85)/
Infrared port
Point the Remote Commander (100)
towards the remote sensor to operate
your camcorder.
 Active Interface Shoe
SR65/SR85)
The Active Interface Shoe supplies
power to optional accessories such as
a video light, a flash, or a microphone.
The accessory can be turned on or off
as you operate the POWER switch on
your camcorder. Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with your
accessory for details.
The Active Interface Shoe has a safety
device for fixing the installed accessory
securely. To connect an accessory,
press down and push it to the end, and
then tighten the screw. To remove an
accessory, loosen the screw, and then
press down and pull out the accessory.
When you are recording movies with an

external flash (optional) connected to the
accessory shoe, turn off the power of the
external flash to prevent charging noise
being recorded.
When an external microphone (optional)

is connected, it takes precedence over the
built-in microphone.
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 Built-in microphone
 Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (3)
 LENS COVER switch (19)
(DCR-
You can open/close the shoe cover by
the tab with your finger.