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... SD card media (both sold separately). Film Roll Index Previews the beginning of DVD formats [DVD-R/-RW/+RW and +R DL (Dual Layer)]. And with the Sony® DCR-DVD650 Handycam® Camcorder. DCR-DVD650 Legacy Handycam® Camcorder Shooting high-quality video is easy with Hybrid recording technology, you can capture extremely tight shots, even from the HDD to 270...
... SD card media (both sold separately). Film Roll Index Previews the beginning of DVD formats [DVD-R/-RW/+RW and +R DL (Dual Layer)]. And with the Sony® DCR-DVD650 Handycam® Camcorder. DCR-DVD650 Legacy Handycam® Camcorder Shooting high-quality video is easy with Hybrid recording technology, you can capture extremely tight shots, even from the HDD to 270...
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...Vista SP1. All other trademarks are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. PlayStation is a trademark of Sony DVD-R and DVD-RW media recommended. Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® 39 - 2340mm 44 - 2640mm...(2.0 compliant) N/A N/A Sold separately (via A/V Remote jack) N/A N/A N/A N/A CONVENIENCE Hybrid Hybrid Plus Quick On CONVENIENCE FEATURES Image Stabilization White Balance Fader Effects Scene Selection Mode(s) Face Index... Kit AC Adaptor/Charger for typographical errors. DCR-DVD650 Legacy Handycam® Camcorder Specifications IMAGER Imaging Device Processor Imager...
...Vista SP1. All other trademarks are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. PlayStation is a trademark of Sony DVD-R and DVD-RW media recommended. Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® 39 - 2340mm 44 - 2640mm...(2.0 compliant) N/A N/A Sold separately (via A/V Remote jack) N/A N/A N/A N/A CONVENIENCE Hybrid Hybrid Plus Quick On CONVENIENCE FEATURES Image Stabilization White Balance Fader Effects Scene Selection Mode(s) Face Index... Kit AC Adaptor/Charger for typographical errors. DCR-DVD650 Legacy Handycam® Camcorder Specifications IMAGER Imaging Device Processor Imager...
Operating Guide
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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 Guía rápida en español © 2009 Sony Corporation http://www.sony.net/ Printed on this product...
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 Guía rápida en español © 2009 Sony Corporation http://www.sony.net/ Printed on this product...
Operating Guide
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... small children. • Keep the battery pack dry. • Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by returning your camcorder. Otherwise, fire or injury may result in the instructions. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-8228837...leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. Replace the battery with Canadian ICES-003. Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is still supplied to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this...
... small children. • Keep the battery pack dry. • Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by returning your camcorder. Otherwise, fire or injury may result in the instructions. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-8228837...leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. Replace the battery with Canadian ICES-003. Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is still supplied to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this...
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... and can be used in your camcorder (Continued) For customers in a particular installation. The number below is connected. - If this device must be determined by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD650 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. "Operating Guide" (...receiving antenna. - This product has received UL Listing. Regulatory Information Declaration of the following discs only. - 8cm DVD-RW - 8cm DVD+RW - 8cm DVD-R - 8cm DVD+R DL Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with a computer connected (stored on the supplied CD-ROM...
... and can be used in your camcorder (Continued) For customers in a particular installation. The number below is connected. - If this device must be determined by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD650 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. "Operating Guide" (...receiving antenna. - This product has received UL Listing. Regulatory Information Declaration of the following discs only. - 8cm DVD-RW - 8cm DVD+RW - 8cm DVD-R - 8cm DVD+R DL Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with a computer connected (stored on the supplied CD-ROM...
Operating Guide
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... Stick" media (You cannot use in your camcorder.) • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or a "Memory Stick Duo" media adaptor. • When using Sony discs. Pushing the plug forcibly into the "Memory Stick Duo"... media adaptor. Viewfinder LCD screen Battery • The camcorder is recommended that you use "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media of memory card other than those...
... Stick" media (You cannot use in your camcorder.) • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or a "Memory Stick Duo" media adaptor. • When using Sony discs. Pushing the plug forcibly into the "Memory Stick Duo"... media adaptor. Viewfinder LCD screen Battery • The camcorder is recommended that you use "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media of memory card other than those...
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... [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 73) or delete all the images recorded on another type of your camcorder if necessary (p. 26). Take images of recordings cannot be copyrighted. DCR-DVD650 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for illustrating the operating procedures. When you give or sell your images on the internal ... process and do not affect the recording in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Unauthorized recording of the pixels are recorded without any way. Change the screen language before operating your camcorder to make sure the image and sound are effective. It...
... [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 73) or delete all the images recorded on another type of your camcorder if necessary (p. 26). Take images of recordings cannot be copyrighted. DCR-DVD650 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for illustrating the operating procedures. When you give or sell your images on the internal ... process and do not affect the recording in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Unauthorized recording of the pixels are recorded without any way. Change the screen language before operating your camcorder to make sure the image and sound are effective. It...
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... back with ease (Easy Handycam operation) ....... 34 Recording 38 Zooming 40 10 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCR-DVD850) ........ 40 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 41 Recording in mirror mode 41 Playback 42 Searching for desired images by date ... using various "Media" according to your needs 13 Media for your camcorder 14 Using your camcorder 54 Protecting images 57 Dividing movies 60 Creating the Playlist 61 Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 64 Checking battery information ........ 66 Utilizing Media (MANAGE MEDIA) category...
... back with ease (Easy Handycam operation) ....... 34 Recording 38 Zooming 40 10 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCR-DVD850) ........ 40 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 41 Recording in mirror mode 41 Playback 42 Searching for desired images by date ... using various "Media" according to your needs 13 Media for your camcorder 14 Using your camcorder 54 Protecting images 57 Dividing movies 60 Creating the Playlist 61 Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 64 Checking battery information ........ 66 Utilizing Media (MANAGE MEDIA) category...
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...right disc (DISC SELECT GUIDE 76 Repairing the image database file 77 Preventing data on the internal memory from being recovered (DCR-DVD850 78 Customizing Your Camcorder What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU 79 Using the HOME MENU 79 List of ... can 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...
...right disc (DISC SELECT GUIDE 76 Repairing the image database file 77 Preventing data on the internal memory from being recovered (DCR-DVD850 78 Customizing Your Camcorder What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU 79 Using the HOME MENU 79 List of ... can 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...
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... set the media for recording/playback/editing from one type of media to another Using the [MOVIE DUB] function on the camcorder, you can dub movies recorded on the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media to a disc without connecting another device (p. 54). b Notes • You may not be...
... set the media for recording/playback/editing from one type of media to another Using the [MOVIE DUB] function on the camcorder, you can dub movies recorded on the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media to a disc without connecting another device (p. 54). b Notes • You may not be...
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... mode. Media for your camcorder With your camcorder, you can be deleted. See page 7 for DVD-RW When you use in your camcorder (deleting and rearranging the order of a disc - - - - A finalized disc can use a DVD-RW, you can be recorded on either the internal memory (DCR-DVD850), an 8cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R or DVD+R DL disc, or "Memory...
... mode. Media for your camcorder With your camcorder, you can be deleted. See page 7 for DVD-RW When you use in your camcorder (deleting and rearranging the order of a disc - - - - A finalized disc can use a DVD-RW, you can be recorded on either the internal memory (DCR-DVD850), an 8cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R or DVD+R DL disc, or "Memory...
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...can select the audio recording format of movies with Your Camcorder Recording time of movies Figures in the table are the approximate recording time in minutes using the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) and on one side of media. For DCR-DVD650: Sound is recorded in the table show the average bit... rate. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are the minimum recording time. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format...
...can select the audio recording format of movies with Your Camcorder Recording time of movies Figures in the table are the approximate recording time in minutes using the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) and on one side of media. For DCR-DVD650: Sound is recorded in the table show the average bit... rate. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are the minimum recording time. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format...
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... select media separately for movies and still images. Yes No Do you want to a computer, and save them on a disc. 16 Using your camcorder 1Selecting media (p. 28) You can select the disc from [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p. 76). 2Recording images (p. 38) 3Editing/Saving images The available ...functions depend on your camcorder? Do you want to another type of recording on your needs. Yes No For long recording * Select the recording format and format the disc...
... select media separately for movies and still images. Yes No Do you want to a computer, and save them on a disc. 16 Using your camcorder 1Selecting media (p. 28) You can select the disc from [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p. 76). 2Recording images (p. 38) 3Editing/Saving images The available ...functions depend on your camcorder? Do you want to another type of recording on your needs. Yes No For long recording * Select the recording format and format the disc...
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... Refer to add movies (p. 75). Like commercially sold DVD, this disc can be played back in some cases. Enjoying with Your Camcorder 4Viewing on other devices, you to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on the connected TV. bNotes • The less ...unfinalizing. But finalizing is required in a device compatible with all DVD devices is not guaranteed. The features of the disc is free space left. x Playing the disc on other devices (p. 71) To play a disc recorded on your camcorder on other devices x Viewing images on a TV (p. 47...
... Refer to add movies (p. 75). Like commercially sold DVD, this disc can be played back in some cases. Enjoying with Your Camcorder 4Viewing on other devices, you to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on the connected TV. bNotes • The less ...unfinalizing. But finalizing is required in a device compatible with all DVD devices is not guaranteed. The features of the disc is free space left. x Playing the disc on other devices (p. 71) To play a disc recorded on your camcorder on other devices x Viewing images on a TV (p. 47...
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... MEDIA INFO 72 MEDIA FORMAT*1 73 UNFINALIZE 75 DISC SELECT GUIDE 76 REPAIR IMG.DB F. 77 (SETTINGS) category*1 To customize your camcorder model. 18 MEMORY] (DCR-DVD850) or [MEMORY STICK] on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28). *3 You may not be able to use this item depending on your... camcorder (p. 79). *1 You can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34) when you select [INT. the starting point for operations with your camcorder (HELP) ...
... MEDIA INFO 72 MEDIA FORMAT*1 73 UNFINALIZE 75 DISC SELECT GUIDE 76 REPAIR IMG.DB F. 77 (SETTINGS) category*1 To customize your camcorder model. 18 MEMORY] (DCR-DVD850) or [MEMORY STICK] on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28). *3 You may not be able to use this item depending on your... camcorder (p. 79). *1 You can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34) when you select [INT. the starting point for operations with your camcorder (HELP) ...
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... . Example: (OTHERS) category 2 Touch (HELP). The bottom of each item on the HOME MENU - Example: [EDIT] 2 Press (HOME) A (or B). (HOME) A 5 Follow the guide on your camcorder. 4 Touch the desired item. When you want to turn on the screen for further operation. Continued , 19 Enjoying with Your...
... . Example: (OTHERS) category 2 Touch (HELP). The bottom of each item on the HOME MENU - Example: [EDIT] 2 Press (HOME) A (or B). (HOME) A 5 Follow the guide on your camcorder. 4 Touch the desired item. When you want to turn on the screen for further operation. Continued , 19 Enjoying with Your...
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The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. PMB (software) including "PMB Guide" Operating Guide (This manual) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 47, 64) USB cable (1) (p. 65) 21 AC Adaptor (1) (p. 22) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30 (1) (p. 22) Power cord (mains lead) (1) (p. 22) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 95) - Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied.
The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. PMB (software) including "PMB Guide" Operating Guide (This manual) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 47, 64) USB cable (1) (p. 65) 21 AC Adaptor (1) (p. 22) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30 (1) (p. 22) Power cord (mains lead) (1) (p. 22) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 95) - Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied.
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...(the default setting). 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it to your camcorder. Open the jack cover, and connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN... jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. b Notes • Your camcorder operates only with the v mark on your camcorder. 22 4 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and the... series) (p. 121) after attaching it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your camcorder.
...(the default setting). 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it to your camcorder. Open the jack cover, and connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN... jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. b Notes • Your camcorder operates only with the v mark on your camcorder. 22 4 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and the... series) (p. 121) after attaching it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your camcorder.
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...worn-out (for selecting the media. Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) Playing time Approximate time (min.) available when you use your camcorder in low temperatures. • The available recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under the following conditions: - The battery... fully charged battery pack. On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured with any metallic objects. When playing the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Battery pack NP-FH30 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel opened 125...
...worn-out (for selecting the media. Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) Playing time Approximate time (min.) available when you use your camcorder in low temperatures. • The available recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under the following conditions: - The battery... fully charged battery pack. On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured with any metallic objects. When playing the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Battery pack NP-FH30 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel opened 125...
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... 12:00 AM. To turn off . Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. 2 Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [CLOCK SET]. You can set it to the year 2037. The clock starts. For midday, set... any year up . (Movie): To record movies (Still): To record still images Go to step 3 when you turn on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on...
... 12:00 AM. To turn off . Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. 2 Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [CLOCK SET]. You can set it to the year 2037. The clock starts. For midday, set... any year up . (Movie): To record movies (Still): To record still images Go to step 3 when you turn on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on...