Introduzione
This manual provides essential information for the safe and effective operation of your Sony DCR-SX85 Handycam Camcorder. Please read it thoroughly before using the device and retain it for future reference. This camcorder is designed for capturing high-quality video and still images, featuring a 60X optical zoom and 16GB of internal flash memory.
Informazioni di sicurezza
- Fonte di energia: Use only the specified power adapter and battery pack.
- L'acqua è l'umidità: Do not expose the camcorder to rain, moisture, or immerse it in water. This can cause electric shock or malfunction.
- Calore: Avoid placing the camcorder near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other heat-producing appliances.
- Ventilazione: Do not block any ventilation openings. Ensure proper airflow to prevent overheating.
- Pulizia: Scollegate u cavu d'alimentazione prima di pulisce. Aduprate un pannu dolce è asciuttu. Evitate i detergenti liquidi o i spray aerosol.
- Service : Ùn circate micca di serviziu stu pruduttu voi stessu. Cunsultate tutti i servizii à u persunale di serviziu qualificatu.
Product Overview
Fronte View

The main product image displays the front and side of the Sony DCR-SX85 Handycam. Key features visible include the Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 1.8/1.8-108 aperture, 'SONY' branding, 'HANDYCAM' logo, and 'DCR-SX65' model number (note: the product is DCR-SX85, but the image shows SX65, which is a similar model). The lens is prominent, indicating its optical capabilities.
Cumpunenti chjave
- Lenti: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens for optical zoom.
- Pantalla LCD: 3-inch touchscreen for viewing è navigazione di menu.
- Compartimentu di batterie: Alloggia a batteria Li-ion.
- Slot per carta di memoria: Supports SDHC flash memory cards.
- Buttuni di cuntrollu: Power, Start/Stop, Zoom (W/T), Playback.
- Porti di Input / Output: USB, HDMI Out, Microphone, Headphone, DC In.
Istituisci
1. Installazione è carica di a batteria
- Open the battery compartment cover, typically located at the rear of the camcorder.
- Insert the supplied Li-ion battery pack, ensuring it clicks securely into place.
- Chiudere a tappa di u compartimentu di a batteria.
- Connect the AC power adapter to the DC IN port on the camcorder and then to a wall outlet. The CHG indicator will illuminate.
- Charging is complete when the CHG indicator changes color (e.g., from red to green or off, depending on the model's specific indicator).
2. Installazione di a carta di memoria
- Locate the SD card slot, usually under a protective cover.
- Insert an SDHC memory card with the contacts facing the correct direction until it clicks into place.
- Chiudere u coperchiu di u slot per a carta di memoria.
3. Accensione iniziale è impostazioni di basa
- Open the LCD screen to power on the camcorder.
- Segui l'istruzzioni nantu à u screnu per impostà a data, l'ora è a lingua.
Operazione
1. Video Recording
- Ensure the camcorder is powered on and in recording mode (usually indicated by a camera icon on the screen).
- Inquadrate a vostra foto cù u schermu LCD.
- Press u START/STOP button (often red) to begin recording. The recording indicator will appear on the screen.
- Press u START/STOP buttone di novu per piantà a registrazione.
2. Pigliate Photos
- While in recording mode, press the dedicated FOTO button (if available) or select the photo capture option from the touchscreen menu.
- The camcorder will capture a still image at 0.5 MP resolution.
3. Funzione di zoom
- Aduprà u W (Largu) è T (Teleobiettivo) zoom lever/buttons to adjust the 60X optical zoom.
- Move the lever towards T to zoom in and towards W per zoom out.
4. Operazione Touchscreen
- Navigate menus and settings by gently tapping the icons on the 3-inch LCD touchscreen.
- Swipe to scroll through options or recorded content.
5. Riproduzione
- Press u RIPRODUZIONE button or select the playback mode from the touchscreen menu.
- Browse through your recorded videos and photos using the touchscreen.
- Tocca a file à ghjucà o view lu.
Connettività
1. Cunnessione à un urdinatore (USB)
- Turn off the camcorder.
- Connect the camcorder to your computer using a USB cable.
- Turn on the camcorder. It should appear as a removable drive on your computer, allowing you to transfer files.
2. Connecting to a TV (HDMI Out)
- Connect an HDMI cable from the camcorder's HDMI OUT port to an HDMI input on your television.
- Select the corresponding HDMI input on your TV to view the camcorder's output.
3. Ports Audio
- Input di microfonu: Connect an external microphone for enhanced audio recording quality.
- Output per cuffie: Connect headphones to monitor audio during recording or playback.
Mantenimentu
1. Pulizia
- corpu: Wipe the camcorder body with a soft, dry cloth. For stubborn dirt, use a cloth lightly dampsciacquate cù acqua o un detergente delicatu, poi asciugate.
- Lenti: Use a lens brush or a soft, clean cloth specifically designed for optical lenses. Avoid touching the lens surface with your fingers.
- Pantalla LCD: Gently wipe the screen with a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners.
2. Storage
- Conservate a videocamera in un locu frescu è asciuttu, luntanu da a luce diretta di u sole è da temperature estreme.
- Remove the battery pack if the camcorder will not be used for an extended period.
- Keep the lens cap on to protect the lens from dust and scratches.
Risoluzione di prublemi
| Prublemu | Soluzione |
|---|---|
| A videocamera ùn s'accende micca. | Ensure the battery is fully charged and correctly inserted. Check if the AC adapter is properly connected if using wall power. |
| Ùn si pò arregistrà video. | Check if a memory card is inserted and has sufficient free space. Ensure the camcorder is in recording mode. |
| Scarsa qualità d'imagine. | Clean the lens. Ensure adequate lighting. Adjust focus if necessary. |
| Computer does not recognize camcorder. | Ensure the USB cable is securely connected. Try a different USB port or cable. Restart both the camcorder and computer. |
Specificazioni
- Numero di mudellu: DCR-SX85
- Marca: Sony
- Dimensioni: 8 x 6 x 4 inch
- Pesu: 1.6 liri
- Tecnulugia di u sensoru di foto: CCD
- Risoluzione di cattura video: 1080p (for video recording)
- Risoluzione di l'Immagine: 0.5 MP
- Zoom otticu: 60X
- Aperture massima: 1.8 millimetri
- Tipu di memoria flash: SDHC
- Storage internu: 16 GB
- Formatu di cattura video: MPEG-2
- Formatu Audio Supportatu: Multiple Common Formats
- Dimensione di u screnu: 3 inch
- Tecnulugia di cunnessione: USB
- Culore: Neru
Garanzia è Supportu
Per infurmazioni nantu à a garanzia è l'assistenza à i clienti, vi pregu di cunsultà u situ ufficiale Sony. website or contact Sony customer service directly. Keep your proof of purchase for warranty claims. Online resources, including FAQs and software downloads, may also be available on the manufacturer's support pages.





