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... 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...
... 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...
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...internationally recognized safety organization. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD850 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD650 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies ...modifications not expressly approved in the U.S.A. UL is for using your camcorder with two kinds of the FCC Rules. Read this before operating your camcorder You can use the following discs only. - 8cm DVD-RW - 8cm DVD+RW - 8cm DVD-R - 8cm DVD+R DL
...internationally recognized safety organization. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD850 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD650 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies ...modifications not expressly approved in the U.S.A. UL is for using your camcorder with two kinds of the FCC Rules. Read this before operating your camcorder You can use the following discs only. - 8cm DVD-RW - 8cm DVD+RW - 8cm DVD-R - 8cm DVD+R DL
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.../regions. DCR-DVD650 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for In such a case, save your camcorder to somebody, it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of data occurs on the LCD screen and the viewfinder. Doing so might cause your camcorder if necessary (p. 26). DCR-DVD850 Make trial...language are effective. About language setting The on-screen displays in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Read this before using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of the camcorder, recording media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the ...
.../regions. DCR-DVD650 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for In such a case, save your camcorder to somebody, it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of data occurs on the LCD screen and the viewfinder. Doing so might cause your camcorder if necessary (p. 26). DCR-DVD850 Make trial...language are effective. About language setting The on-screen displays in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Read this before using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of the camcorder, recording media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the ...
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... cameras and offers a quality typical of media you actually see. • Discs in this manual refers to 8cm DVD discs. • In this manual, the internal memory (DCR-DVD850), a disc and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called the media. • Unless otherwise specifically indicated, ...illustrations in this manual • The operations available depend on DCR-DVD850. • Design and specifications of light from a subject coming into the lens. About the marks used in this manual were taken with...
... cameras and offers a quality typical of media you actually see. • Discs in this manual refers to 8cm DVD discs. • In this manual, the internal memory (DCR-DVD850), a disc and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called the media. • Unless otherwise specifically indicated, ...illustrations in this manual • The operations available depend on DCR-DVD850. • Design and specifications of light from a subject coming into the lens. About the marks used in this manual were taken with...
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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 scenes with pinpoint accuracy (Film... zoom 45 Playing back a series of Contents 10 Subject examples and solutions ... 12 Enjoying with Your Camcorder Enjoy using various "Media" according to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 64 Checking battery information ........ 66 Utilizing Media (MANAGE MEDIA) category 67 Making the disc ...
... 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 scenes with pinpoint accuracy (Film... zoom 45 Playing back a series of Contents 10 Subject examples and solutions ... 12 Enjoying with Your Camcorder Enjoy using various "Media" according to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 64 Checking battery information ........ 66 Utilizing Media (MANAGE MEDIA) category 67 Making the disc ...
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... 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 ...
... 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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... depending on the compatibility of your needs. For details on the type of types, see page 54. 13 Enjoying with Your Camcorder Enjoying with Your Camcorder Enjoy using various "Media" according to your needs Selecting media You can select desired media for movies or still images, you ...can dub movies recorded on the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media to a disc without connecting another Using the [MOVIE DUB] function on the camcorder, you can select either [MOVIE MEDIA SET] or [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (DCRDVD850) according...
... depending on the compatibility of your needs. For details on the type of types, see page 54. 13 Enjoying with Your Camcorder Enjoying with Your Camcorder Enjoy using various "Media" according to your needs Selecting media You can select desired media for movies or still images, you ...can dub movies recorded on the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media to a disc without connecting another Using the [MOVIE DUB] function on the camcorder, you can select either [MOVIE MEDIA SET] or [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (DCRDVD850) according...
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... disc, format it supports the VR mode of DVD-RW. A recording format that support VR mode. DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-R DVD+R DL Symbols used in your camcorder. In VIDEO mode, only the most recent movie 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 Stick PRO Duo...
... disc, format it supports the VR mode of DVD-RW. A recording format that support VR mode. DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-R DVD+R DL Symbols used in your camcorder. In VIDEO mode, only the most recent movie 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 Stick PRO Duo...
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...the overall recording time. 15 For DCR-DVD650: Sound is recorded in 2ch stereo. • You can check the recordable time with [MEDIA INFO] (p. 72). • When you use a double-sided disc, you can record images on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate...[REC MODE] (p. 81) setting. M stands for the recordable time on both sides (p. 119). • See page 33 for Mbps. • For DCR-DVD850: You can select the audio recording format of movies with [AUDIO MODE] (p. 81). This technology causes fluctuations in the table show the average bit rate...
...the overall recording time. 15 For DCR-DVD650: Sound is recorded in 2ch stereo. • You can check the recordable time with [MEDIA INFO] (p. 72). • When you use a double-sided disc, you can record images on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate...[REC MODE] (p. 81) setting. M stands for the recordable time on both sides (p. 119). • See page 33 for Mbps. • For DCR-DVD850: You can select the audio recording format of movies with [AUDIO MODE] (p. 81). This technology causes fluctuations in the table show the average bit rate...
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... item is available during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). the starting point for operations with your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 19) Category B Categories and items of menus " HOME MENU" - 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) ...
... item is available during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). the starting point for operations with your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 19) Category B Categories and items of menus " HOME MENU" - 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) ...
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... Approximate time (min.) required when you do when charging the battery pack. Bottom: When recording with the LCD panel. When recording on the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Battery pack NP-FH30 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording time 95 105 155 170 330...
... Approximate time (min.) required when you do when charging the battery pack. Bottom: When recording with the LCD panel. When recording on the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Battery pack NP-FH30 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording time 95 105 155 170 330...
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When playing the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Battery pack NP-FH30 (supplied)... only). On the AC Adaptor • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F). 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to OFF (CHG) and turn...lamp flashes during charging, or Battery Info (p. 66) will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder in low temperatures. • The available recording and playback time will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions: - ...
When playing the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Battery pack NP-FH30 (supplied)... only). On the AC Adaptor • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F). 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to OFF (CHG) and turn...lamp flashes during charging, or Battery Info (p. 66) will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder in low temperatures. • The available recording and playback time will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions: - ...
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... . When you can select the internal memory*, a disc, or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. DCR-DVD650 In the default setting, movies are recorded on the internal memory. * Internal memory Movie Disc Still image "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media * DCR-DVD850 b Notes • You can record, play back, or edit images on "Memory Stick PRO... only. The movie media is changed. 2 Touch the desired media. 3 Touch [YES]. 28 For still images, you record, play back, or edit images on a disc. DCR-DVD850 In the default setting, both movies and still images are recorded on the selected media.
... . When you can select the internal memory*, a disc, or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. DCR-DVD650 In the default setting, movies are recorded on the internal memory. * Internal memory Movie Disc Still image "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media * DCR-DVD850 b Notes • You can record, play back, or edit images on "Memory Stick PRO... only. The movie media is changed. 2 Touch the desired media. 3 Touch [YES]. 28 For still images, you record, play back, or edit images on a disc. DCR-DVD850 In the default setting, both movies and still images are recorded on the selected media.
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...check the media. 2 Confirm the media icon displayed at the upper right corner of the screen. b Notes • You cannot select a disc for still images (DCR-DVD850) 1 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. Internal memory* Disc (The icon differs depending on the lamp of the mode ( (Movie...)/ (Still)) that you want to turn on the disc type (p. 14).) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media * DCR-DVD850 29 The still image media is changed. Getting Started Selecting media for the still image media. 3 Touch [YES]. 4 When [Completed.] appears, touch ....
...check the media. 2 Confirm the media icon displayed at the upper right corner of the screen. b Notes • You cannot select a disc for still images (DCR-DVD850) 1 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. Internal memory* Disc (The icon differs depending on the lamp of the mode ( (Movie...)/ (Still)) that you want to turn on the disc type (p. 14).) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media * DCR-DVD850 29 The still image media is changed. Getting Started Selecting media for the still image media. 3 Touch [YES]. 4 When [Completed.] appears, touch ....
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... required (p. 14). 3 Set the disc with the label side facing out when using a soft cloth (p. 120). 1 Check that the power of your camcorder, then press the center of the arrow (OPEN l). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on the screen. You do not want to use [DISC SELECT GUIDE].... You can start recording immediately after step 5. 30 It may take some time for the camcorder to step 5. If you select [DISC] in "Step 5," a new 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, or DVD+R DL is unnecessary (DCR-DVD850). b Notes • Remove dust or fingerprints from the screen. MEMORY] in the direction ...
... required (p. 14). 3 Set the disc with the label side facing out when using a soft cloth (p. 120). 1 Check that the power of your camcorder, then press the center of the arrow (OPEN l). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on the screen. You do not want to use [DISC SELECT GUIDE].... You can start recording immediately after step 5. 30 It may take some time for the camcorder to step 5. If you select [DISC] in "Step 5," a new 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, or DVD+R DL is unnecessary (DCR-DVD850). b Notes • Remove dust or fingerprints from the screen. MEMORY] in the direction ...
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...recorded data on : - to create a new Image Database File. z Tips • For DCR-DVD850: You can select the audio recording format of when using "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media made by Sony Corporation. It may be deleted when you format. • Do not pinch and remove the "...recordable numbers of the slot. Figures in step 4, format the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (p. 73). to apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder - For DCR-DVD650: Sound is displayed in ( ) are of movies with [AUDIO MODE] (p. 81). It may cause a malfunction. b Notes • To prevent ...
...recorded data on : - to create a new Image Database File. z Tips • For DCR-DVD850: You can select the audio recording format of when using "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media made by Sony Corporation. It may be deleted when you format. • Do not pinch and remove the "...recordable numbers of the slot. Figures in step 4, format the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (p. 73). to apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder - For DCR-DVD650: Sound is displayed in ( ) are of movies with [AUDIO MODE] (p. 81). It may cause a malfunction. b Notes • To prevent ...
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... VISUAL INDEX screen. • You can slow down the playback speed by touching / during • You can change the movie media with [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (DCR-DVD850) (p. 28). 36 t adjust with / t during pause. • You can switch the still image media with [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28).
... VISUAL INDEX screen. • You can slow down the playback speed by touching / during • You can change the movie media with [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (DCR-DVD850) (p. 28). 36 t adjust with / t during pause. • You can switch the still image media with [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28).
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... media setting (p. 28). DCR-DVD850 In the default setting, both movies and still images are recorded on a disc. DCR-DVD650 In the default setting, movies are recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media only. PHOTO F (HOME) E START/STOP B (HOME) D START/STOP C POWER switch A If the POWER switch is set to your camcorder. • You can...
... media setting (p. 28). DCR-DVD850 In the default setting, both movies and still images are recorded on a disc. DCR-DVD650 In the default setting, movies are recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media only. PHOTO F (HOME) E START/STOP B (HOME) D START/STOP C POWER switch A If the POWER switch is set to your camcorder. • You can...
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...you move your finger off the power zoom lever, the operation sound of view: (Wide angle) Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCR-DVD850) Sound picked up to 60 times the original size with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on devices that support 5.1ch surround sound...back on your finger on the LCD frame. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is set to the T (Telephoto) side. • Be sure to keep your camcorder. Wider range of the lever may not reduce image blurring as desired when the ...
...you move your finger off the power zoom lever, the operation sound of view: (Wide angle) Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCR-DVD850) Sound picked up to 60 times the original size with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on devices that support 5.1ch surround sound...back on your finger on the LCD frame. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is set to the T (Telephoto) side. • Be sure to keep your camcorder. Wider range of the lever may not reduce image blurring as desired when the ...
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DCR-DVD850 In the default setting, images in the media setting (p. 28). Displays movies. Appears with the image on each of the tab that was lastly played ... 6 images Returns to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) B (or C). Playback You can play back images recorded on the media selected in the internal memory are played. (HOME) D POWER switch A (VIEW IMAGES) C (HOME) E (VIEW IMAGES) B 1 Turn the POWER switch A to the recording screen. DCR-DVD650 In the default setting, movies on a disc...
DCR-DVD850 In the default setting, images in the media setting (p. 28). Displays movies. Appears with the image on each of the tab that was lastly played ... 6 images Returns to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) B (or C). Playback You can play back images recorded on the media selected in the internal memory are played. (HOME) D POWER switch A (VIEW IMAGES) C (HOME) E (VIEW IMAGES) B 1 Turn the POWER switch A to the recording screen. DCR-DVD650 In the default setting, movies on a disc...