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... disc before playing it all directly to a DVD, or to your camcorder's built-in Zoom Mic • Color Viewfinder • Sony® PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software9 • One Touch Disc Burn12 • Easy Handycam® Button Sony Electronics Inc. | 16530 Via Esprillo | San Diego, CA 92127 | 1.800.222.7669 | www.sony.com The powerful 60x optical zoom lens gets you record digital videos and photos to removable Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media. 1/8" Advanced HAD® CCD...
... disc before playing it all directly to a DVD, or to your camcorder's built-in Zoom Mic • Color Viewfinder • Sony® PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software9 • One Touch Disc Burn12 • Easy Handycam® Button Sony Electronics Inc. | 16530 Via Esprillo | San Diego, CA 92127 | 1.800.222.7669 | www.sony.com The powerful 60x optical zoom lens gets you record digital videos and photos to removable Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media. 1/8" Advanced HAD® CCD...
Marketing Specifications
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... Format Microphone MEDIA TYPE +R / -RW / +RW / +R DL Memory Stick PRO Duo™ RECORDING CAPACITY Rec. / Playback +R / -RW / +RW / +R DL Rec. / Playback Memory Stick PRO Duo™ OPTICS AND LENS Lens Type 35mm Equivalent 16:9 35mm Equivalent 4:3 Aperture Exposure Control Filter Diameter (mm) Focal Distance (mm) Focus System Progressive Shutter Mode Shutter Speed Minimum Illumination Optical Zoom Digital Zoom DISPLAY Display View Finder HARDWARE Flash Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media Slot Manual / Auto Lens Cover Assignable Dial S/S & Zoom Button on LCD INPUTS & OUTPUTS Audio/Video Remote...
... Format Microphone MEDIA TYPE +R / -RW / +RW / +R DL Memory Stick PRO Duo™ RECORDING CAPACITY Rec. / Playback +R / -RW / +RW / +R DL Rec. / Playback Memory Stick PRO Duo™ OPTICS AND LENS Lens Type 35mm Equivalent 16:9 35mm Equivalent 4:3 Aperture Exposure Control Filter Diameter (mm) Focal Distance (mm) Focus System Progressive Shutter Mode Shutter Speed Minimum Illumination Optical Zoom Digital Zoom DISPLAY Display View Finder HARDWARE Flash Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media Slot Manual / Auto Lens Cover Assignable Dial S/S & Zoom Button on LCD INPUTS & OUTPUTS Audio/Video Remote...
Operating Guide
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...% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in China US Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-DVD650/DVD850 4-125-249-11(1) Enjoying with Your Camcorder 13 Getting Started 21 Recording/Playback 34 Editing 49 Utilizing Media 67 Customizing Your 79 Camcorder Performing with Your 95 Computer Troubleshooting 102 Additional 114 Information Quick 130 Reference Spanish Quick Guide/ 140 Guí...
...% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in China US Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-DVD650/DVD850 4-125-249-11(1) Enjoying with Your Camcorder 13 Getting Started 21 Recording/Playback 34 Editing 49 Utilizing Media 67 Customizing Your 79 Camcorder Performing with Your 95 Computer Troubleshooting 102 Additional 114 Information Quick 130 Reference Spanish Quick Guide/ 140 Guí...
Operating Guide
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... "Memory Stick PRO" media compatible equipment. • Do not attach a label or the like on : - Pushing the plug forcibly into the "Memory Stick Duo" media adaptor. Types of memory card other than those mentioned above. • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can use "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media marked either with "Memory Stick" media compatible equipment, be sure to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from being broken or recorded images from the camcorder - b Note • Using an uncertificated disc may...
... "Memory Stick PRO" media compatible equipment. • Do not attach a label or the like on : - Pushing the plug forcibly into the "Memory Stick Duo" media adaptor. Types of memory card other than those mentioned above. • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can use "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media marked either with "Memory Stick" media compatible equipment, be sure to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from being broken or recorded images from the camcorder - b Note • Using an uncertificated disc may...
Operating Guide
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... the camcorder, recording media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the internal memory (DCRDVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Black points White, red, blue or green points • Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. DCR-DVD650 Use a DVD-RW/DVD...
... the camcorder, recording media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the internal memory (DCRDVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Black points White, red, blue or green points • Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. DCR-DVD650 Use a DVD-RW/DVD...
Operating Guide
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... do with Windows computer 95 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 102 Warning indicators and messages 110 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ....114 File/folder structure on the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 118 Maintenance and precautions .....119 About the disc 119 About the "Memory Stick" media 120 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 121 About handling of your camcorder 123 Specifications 127 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ......130 Indicators displayed during recording/ playback 133...
... do with Windows computer 95 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 102 Warning indicators and messages 110 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ....114 File/folder structure on the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 118 Maintenance and precautions .....119 About the disc 119 About the "Memory Stick" media 120 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 121 About handling of your camcorder 123 Specifications 127 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ......130 Indicators displayed during recording/ playback 133...
Operating Guide
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... when you use your camcorder. On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured with any metallic objects. On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, turn the POWER switch to 86 °F) is not attached correctly. - Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) Playing time Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack. On the AC Adaptor • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the...
... when you use your camcorder. On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured with any metallic objects. On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, turn the POWER switch to 86 °F) is not attached correctly. - Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) Playing time Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack. On the AC Adaptor • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the...
Operating Guide
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... recording, set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE to OPEN. Adjusting the LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). 290 degrees (max.) 190 degrees to the camcorder • Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [SOUND/DISP SET] t [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 85), and adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. • The information is displayed or hidden (display y no display) each time you can view images using...
... recording, set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE to OPEN. Adjusting the LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). 290 degrees (max.) 190 degrees to the camcorder • Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [SOUND/DISP SET] t [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 85), and adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. • The information is displayed or hidden (display y no display) each time you can view images using...
Operating Guide
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... recording conditions, the type of "Memory Stick" media, or the [REC MODE] setting (p. 81). • When the recordable time is recorded in the table are approximate recording time in minutes of "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. z Tips • For DCR-DVD850: You can select the audio recording format of still images. 33 Lightly push the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media in ( ) are minimum recording time. to apply mechanical shock or vibration to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder...
... recording conditions, the type of "Memory Stick" media, or the [REC MODE] setting (p. 81). • When the recordable time is recorded in the table are approximate recording time in minutes of "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. z Tips • For DCR-DVD850: You can select the audio recording format of still images. 33 Lightly push the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media in ( ) are minimum recording time. to apply mechanical shock or vibration to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder...
Operating Guide
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... movie dubbing via USB connection to your camcorder, and record it to the instruction manuals supplied with the USB cable By connecting a DVD writer, etc. Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device. 1 Turn on your camcorder. b Notes • To hide the screen indicators, such as a counter on the screen of the monitor device connected, touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [DISP OUTPUT] t [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) (p. 86). • To record the date/time and camera settings data, display them on the screen...
... movie dubbing via USB connection to your camcorder, and record it to the instruction manuals supplied with the USB cable By connecting a DVD writer, etc. Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device. 1 Turn on your camcorder. b Notes • To hide the screen indicators, such as a counter on the screen of the monitor device connected, touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [DISP OUTPUT] t [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) (p. 86). • To record the date/time and camera settings data, display them on the screen...
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... internal memory (DCR-DVD850) and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is 1MB = 1,048,576 bytes. Change the media setting as 0 MB even if you perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 73). When the disc was first used is not displayed as necessary (p. 28). 72 DVD-RW (VR mode) DVD_RTAV folder - Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO]. You can check the remaining recordable time or space of the disc The date and time when the disc was first used space is recorded...
... internal memory (DCR-DVD850) and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is 1MB = 1,048,576 bytes. Change the media setting as 0 MB even if you perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 73). When the disc was first used is not displayed as necessary (p. 28). 72 DVD-RW (VR mode) DVD_RTAV folder - Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO]. You can check the remaining recordable time or space of the disc The date and time when the disc was first used space is recorded...
Operating Guide
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... automatically record images effectively without losing candle mood. This setting also prevents your camcorder from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by strong light. B AUTO Select this to take bright pictures of scenes such as people or flowers while creating a soft background. SNOW** ( ) Select this to bring out the subject such as sunsets or sunrises. Functions set not to focus...
... automatically record images effectively without losing candle mood. This setting also prevents your camcorder from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by strong light. B AUTO Select this to take bright pictures of scenes such as people or flowers while creating a soft background. SNOW** ( ) Select this to bring out the subject such as sunsets or sunrises. Functions set not to focus...
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... you set [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC] to [ON] ( ), you can select the microphone level for recording conversations. B NORMAL Records various surround sounds, converting them into the certain level. To cancel recording, touch [RESET]. To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF]. 94 This setting is [OFF]. Functions set in a concert hall, etc. MICREF LEVEL You can record sound with directivity as you press PHOTO, your camcorder starts counting down, and records a still image...
... you set [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC] to [ON] ( ), you can select the microphone level for recording conversations. B NORMAL Records various surround sounds, converting them into the certain level. To cancel recording, touch [RESET]. To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF]. 94 This setting is [OFF]. Functions set in a concert hall, etc. MICREF LEVEL You can record sound with directivity as you press PHOTO, your camcorder starts counting down, and records a still image...
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... the POWER switch is set to on . • Attach a charged battery pack to troubleshoot the problem. Movie recording mode: [SP] - [DATA CODE]: [DATE/TIME] - DUBBING button (DCR-DVD850) (p. 54) The (OPTION) button is not a malfunction. • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it for DVD-RW: [VIDEO] • The following menu items are fixed during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you press the RESET button, all settings...
... the POWER switch is set to on . • Attach a charged battery pack to troubleshoot the problem. Movie recording mode: [SP] - [DATA CODE]: [DATE/TIME] - DUBBING button (DCR-DVD850) (p. 54) The (OPTION) button is not a malfunction. • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it for DVD-RW: [VIDEO] • The following menu items are fixed during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you press the RESET button, all settings...
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.... • You cannot delete following movies (p. 50). - LCD screen/Viewfinder Menu items are some functions you use "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media formatted on a computer, format it for a while in a cool place. • You turned off your camcorder (p. 73). 104 Movies recorded on DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) except the last recorded movie - Movies recorded on DVD-R/DVD+R DL - Turn off your camcorder and leave it again on your camcorder during finalizing the disc. You cannot operate functions using the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. • If you...
.... • You cannot delete following movies (p. 50). - LCD screen/Viewfinder Menu items are some functions you use "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media formatted on a computer, format it for a while in a cool place. • You turned off your camcorder (p. 73). 104 Movies recorded on DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) except the last recorded movie - Movies recorded on DVD-R/DVD+R DL - Turn off your camcorder and leave it again on your camcorder during finalizing the disc. You cannot operate functions using the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. • If you...
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... the menu screen. Check the compatibility in the instruction manual of a DVD+R DL, the image may damage the image data, which will be displayed correctly. - This operation may freeze for an instant when the recording layer changes. DVD+RW Playback freezes for an instant between scenes depending on the device being used. Open the LCD screen. • When you play back the disc, or the disc is not recognized. • Clean the disc using the supplied "PMB" software...
... the menu screen. Check the compatibility in the instruction manual of a DVD+R DL, the image may damage the image data, which will be displayed correctly. - This operation may freeze for an instant when the recording layer changes. DVD+RW Playback freezes for an instant between scenes depending on the device being used. Open the LCD screen. • When you play back the disc, or the disc is not recognized. • Clean the disc using the supplied "PMB" software...
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... product cannot record or play data that records and transfers the contents in its case. • When you make a back-up of important data on the hard disk of a computer. • Be careful not to come into contact with "Memory Stick Micro" media ("M2"). You cannot write, or mark, on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (while the access lamp is reading or writing image files on doublesided discs. "M2...
... product cannot record or play data that records and transfers the contents in its case. • When you make a back-up of important data on the hard disk of a computer. • Be careful not to come into contact with "Memory Stick Micro" media ("M2"). You cannot write, or mark, on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (while the access lamp is reading or writing image files on doublesided discs. "M2...
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... access lamp (32) The access lamp lights for both the internal memory* and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. D LCD screen/touch panel (18, 27) E (HOME) button (19, 79) F Zoom buttons (40, 45) G START/STOP button (34, 39) H (VIEW IMAGES) button (35, 42) I EASY button (34) J Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (27) K . (Backlight) button (41) L (USB) jack (65) M DUBBING button* (54) 130 N DISP button (27) * DCR-DVD850 C RESET button Initializes all the settings, including the setting of the date and time. Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls The numbers...
... access lamp (32) The access lamp lights for both the internal memory* and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. D LCD screen/touch panel (18, 27) E (HOME) button (19, 79) F Zoom buttons (40, 45) G START/STOP button (34, 39) H (VIEW IMAGES) button (35, 42) I EASY button (34) J Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (27) K . (Backlight) button (41) L (USB) jack (65) M DUBBING button* (54) 130 N DISP button (27) * DCR-DVD850 C RESET button Initializes all the settings, including the setting of the date and time. Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls The numbers...
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... AUDIO MODE 81 AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto slow shutter 82, 109 A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off 87 A/V connecting cable .....47, 64 B Backlight 41, 109 Battery 22 Battery Info 66 BEACH 92 BEEP 85 BLACK FADER 93 BLT-IN ZOOM MIC............94 C CALIBRATION 124 CAMERA DATA 84 CANDLE 92 CD-ROM 95 Charging time 23 CLOCK SET 25 CLOCK/LANG 86 Computer 95 Connecting TV 47 VCR or DVD/HDD 136 recorders 64 Copying still images 55 D DATA CODE 84 Date...
... AUDIO MODE 81 AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto slow shutter 82, 109 A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off 87 A/V connecting cable .....47, 64 B Backlight 41, 109 Battery 22 Battery Info 66 BEACH 92 BEEP 85 BLACK FADER 93 BLT-IN ZOOM MIC............94 C CALIBRATION 124 CAMERA DATA 84 CANDLE 92 CD-ROM 95 Charging time 23 CLOCK SET 25 CLOCK/LANG 86 Computer 95 Connecting TV 47 VCR or DVD/HDD 136 recorders 64 Copying still images 55 D DATA CODE 84 Date...
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... 119 MANAGE MEDIA category 67 "Memory Stick" media 7, 120 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 7, 32, 120 MICREF LEVEL..........94, 109 Mirror mode 41 Moisture condensation........123 MOVIE DUB 54 MOVIE SETTINGS 81 Movies 34, 39 MPEG 135 N NTSC 116 Number of still images recordable 83 O ONE PUSH 93 OPTION MENU 88 Original DELETE 50 DIVIDE 60 OTHERS category 49 OUTDOOR 93 OUTPUT SETTINGS...........86 P PAL 116 PHOTO COPY 55 PHOTO SETTINGS 83 Playback 35, 42 Playback zoom 45 Playing time 24...
... 119 MANAGE MEDIA category 67 "Memory Stick" media 7, 120 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 7, 32, 120 MICREF LEVEL..........94, 109 Mirror mode 41 Moisture condensation........123 MOVIE DUB 54 MOVIE SETTINGS 81 Movies 34, 39 MPEG 135 N NTSC 116 Number of still images recordable 83 O ONE PUSH 93 OPTION MENU 88 Original DELETE 50 DIVIDE 60 OTHERS category 49 OUTDOOR 93 OUTPUT SETTINGS...........86 P PAL 116 PHOTO COPY 55 PHOTO SETTINGS 83 Playback 35, 42 Playback zoom 45 Playing time 24...
