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...N/A Yes Manual N/A Yes Video/S Video/Audio Video/S Video/Audio N/A N/A Hi-speed (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 ... typographical errors. Reproduction in whole or in Zoom Microphone 3" (8cm) DVD (DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD+R DL)6 Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold Separately) Single ...SP1. HDMI is a trademark of Sony. HQ: 35 min., SP: 55 min., LP: 109 min. DCR-DVD650 Legacy Handycam® Camcorder Specifications IMAGER Imaging Device ...
...N/A Yes Manual N/A Yes Video/S Video/Audio Video/S Video/Audio N/A N/A Hi-speed (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 ... typographical errors. Reproduction in whole or in Zoom Microphone 3" (8cm) DVD (DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD+R DL)6 Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold Separately) Single ...SP1. HDMI is a trademark of Sony. HQ: 35 min., SP: 55 min., LP: 109 min. DCR-DVD650 Legacy Handycam® Camcorder Specifications IMAGER Imaging Device ...
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...DCR-DVD850: You can record images on both sides (p. 119). • See page 33 for the recordable time on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of movies with [MEDIA INFO] (p. 72). • When you use a double-sided disc, you can select the audio... recording scene. Figures in the table show the average bit rate. For DCR-DVD650: Sound is recorded in minutes using the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) and on one side of a disc. Enjoying with Your Camcorder Recording time of movies Figures in the table are the approximate recording time ...
...DCR-DVD850: You can record images on both sides (p. 119). • See page 33 for the recordable time on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of movies with [MEDIA INFO] (p. 72). • When you use a double-sided disc, you can select the audio... recording scene. Figures in the table show the average bit rate. For DCR-DVD650: Sound is recorded in minutes using the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) and on one side of a disc. Enjoying with Your Camcorder Recording time of movies Figures in the table are the approximate recording time ...
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...remove the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media forcibly. For DCR-DVD650: Sound is displayed in minutes of still images. 33 z Tips • For DCR-DVD850: You can select the audio recording format of when using "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media made by Sony Corporation. Getting Started To remove the "Memory Stick PRO... Duo" media, "Memory Stick Duo" media slot, or image data. • If [Failed to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder • Do not open the "Memory Stick Duo" media cover during recording. • Inserting "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media forcibly in the table...
...remove the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media forcibly. For DCR-DVD650: Sound is displayed in minutes of still images. 33 z Tips • For DCR-DVD850: You can select the audio recording format of when using "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media made by Sony Corporation. Getting Started To remove the "Memory Stick PRO... Duo" media, "Memory Stick Duo" media slot, or image data. • If [Failed to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder • Do not open the "Memory Stick Duo" media cover during recording. • Inserting "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media forcibly in the table...
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... may not reduce image blurring as desired when the power zoom lever is converted to keep your camcorder. Built-in microphone is set to the T (Telephoto) side. • Be sure to ... lever or the zoom buttons on the LCD frame. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is converted to 60 times the original size with the zoom... the operation sound of view: (Wide angle) Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCR-DVD850) Sound picked up to 2ch when played back on your finger on devices that support 5.1ch ...
... may not reduce image blurring as desired when the power zoom lever is converted to keep your camcorder. Built-in microphone is set to the T (Telephoto) side. • Be sure to ... lever or the zoom buttons on the LCD frame. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is converted to 60 times the original size with the zoom... the operation sound of view: (Wide angle) Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCR-DVD850) Sound picked up to 2ch when played back on your finger on devices that support 5.1ch ...
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...Device without S VIDEO jack IN Device with S VIDEO jack IN S VIDEO A/V Remote Connector VIDEO (Yellow) (White) AUDIO (Red) VIDEO (White) AUDIO (Red) Recording/Playback : Signal flow 1 A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect to the input jack of a TV or ...VCR using the A/V connecting cable 1 or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately) When connecting to the other device. 2 A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately). Connect your camcorder...
...Device without S VIDEO jack IN Device with S VIDEO jack IN S VIDEO A/V Remote Connector VIDEO (Yellow) (White) AUDIO (Red) VIDEO (White) AUDIO (Red) Recording/Playback : Signal flow 1 A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect to the input jack of a TV or ...VCR using the A/V connecting cable 1 or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately) When connecting to the other device. 2 A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately). Connect your camcorder...
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... of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. The TV switches to [V-OUT/PANEL] (p. 86). 48 z Tips •...
... of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. The TV switches to [V-OUT/PANEL] (p. 86). 48 z Tips •...
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... S VIDEO (sold separately). Connecting only the S VIDEO plug will not output audio. Connect the device in either of the other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Connect your camcorder to other device. Connect the white and red plugs (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the A/V connecting cable...
... S VIDEO (sold separately). Connecting only the S VIDEO plug will not output audio. Connect the device in either of the other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Connect your camcorder to other device. Connect the white and red plugs (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the A/V connecting cable...
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... Insert the recording media in the recording device. Connect your camcorder to dub (p. 28). 3 Press (VIEW IMAGES). Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the USB cable By connecting a DVD writer, etc. Editing 1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Select the media which contains the movie you want to... also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. 5 Connect your camcorder to the audio input jack on the device. 6 Start playback on your camcorder, and record it to your camcorder, you can dub movies without the declination of their image quality. b Notes •...
... Insert the recording media in the recording device. Connect your camcorder to dub (p. 28). 3 Press (VIEW IMAGES). Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the USB cable By connecting a DVD writer, etc. Editing 1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Select the media which contains the movie you want to... also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. 5 Connect your camcorder to the audio input jack on the device. 6 Start playback on your camcorder, and record it to your camcorder, you can dub movies without the declination of their image quality. b Notes •...
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...with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU (Continued) List of the (SETTINGS) category items MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 81) Items Page REC MODE 81 AUDIO MODE*1 81 WIDE SELECT 81 DIGITAL ZOOM 81 STEADYSHOT 82 AUTO SLW SHUTTR 82 GUIDEFRAME 82 REMAINING SET 82 FACE SET*2 82 PHOTO SETTINGS (p. 83... SET/SUMMERTIME 86 LANGUAGE SET*2 86 GENERAL SET (p. 87) Items Page DEMO MODE 87 CALIBRATION 124 A.SHUT OFF 87 SUB-T DATE 87 *1 DCR-DVD850 *2 You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). *3 [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34) 80
...with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU (Continued) List of the (SETTINGS) category items MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 81) Items Page REC MODE 81 AUDIO MODE*1 81 WIDE SELECT 81 DIGITAL ZOOM 81 STEADYSHOT 82 AUTO SLW SHUTTR 82 GUIDEFRAME 82 REMAINING SET 82 FACE SET*2 82 PHOTO SETTINGS (p. 83... SET/SUMMERTIME 86 LANGUAGE SET*2 86 GENERAL SET (p. 87) Items Page DEMO MODE 87 CALIBRATION 124 A.SHUT OFF 87 SUB-T DATE 87 *1 DCR-DVD850 *2 You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). *3 [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34) 80
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... on a 16:9 (wide) TV screen. 4:3 ( ) Records images to the full screen on the screen, touch / to record a movie with B. AUDIO MODE (DCRDVD850) You can select a recording mode to change the page. WIDE SELECT When recording images, you can select the maximum zoom level in LP... 47). Note that the image quality decreases when you select the zooming level. REC MODE (Recording mode) You can select audio recording format. Continued , 81 Customizing Your Camcorder If the item is performed optically. z Tips • See page 15, 33 on the expected recording time of the...
... on a 16:9 (wide) TV screen. 4:3 ( ) Records images to the full screen on the screen, touch / to record a movie with B. AUDIO MODE (DCRDVD850) You can select a recording mode to change the page. WIDE SELECT When recording images, you can select the maximum zoom level in LP... 47). Note that the image quality decreases when you select the zooming level. REC MODE (Recording mode) You can select audio recording format. Continued , 81 Customizing Your Camcorder If the item is performed optically. z Tips • See page 15, 33 on the expected recording time of the...
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... [PHOTO MEDIA SET]* - [AUDIO MODE]* - [WIDE SELECT] - [SUB-T DATE] - [ FACE SET] - [ IMAGE SIZE] - [FILE NO.] - [VOLUME] - [BEEP] - [TV TYPE] - [CLOCK SET] - [AREA SET] - [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] - [ LANGUAGE SET] - [DEMO MODE] * DCR-DVD850 Your camcorder vibrates. • Vibration occurs ...camcorder and leave it for a long time. Fully charge the battery pack again. Batteries/Power sources The power abruptly turns off (A.SHUT OFF). This is automatically turned off . • When approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you press EASY, menu settings do not operate your Sony...
... [PHOTO MEDIA SET]* - [AUDIO MODE]* - [WIDE SELECT] - [SUB-T DATE] - [ FACE SET] - [ IMAGE SIZE] - [FILE NO.] - [VOLUME] - [BEEP] - [TV TYPE] - [CLOCK SET] - [AREA SET] - [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] - [ LANGUAGE SET] - [DEMO MODE] * DCR-DVD850 Your camcorder vibrates. • Vibration occurs ...camcorder and leave it for a long time. Fully charge the battery pack again. Batteries/Power sources The power abruptly turns off (A.SHUT OFF). This is automatically turned off . • When approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you press EASY, menu settings do not operate your Sony...
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... the instruction manuals of additional recording (p. 75), then remake the DVD menu by your camcorder when . DVD+RW Playback freezes for an instant between scenes depending on a computer... or repeat removing and inserting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media a couple of balance (DCR-DVD850). • This may happen when sound recorded with [MICREF LEVEL] set to [LOW...computer, etc. For details, refer to hear. The DVD menu may have failed while finalizing the disc. " " is a 2ch stereo system, change the audio conversion system (downmix system). For the following discs, make...
... the instruction manuals of additional recording (p. 75), then remake the DVD menu by your camcorder when . DVD+RW Playback freezes for an instant between scenes depending on a computer... or repeat removing and inserting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media a couple of balance (DCR-DVD850). • This may happen when sound recorded with [MICREF LEVEL] set to [LOW...computer, etc. For details, refer to hear. The DVD menu may have failed while finalizing the disc. " " is a 2ch stereo system, change the audio conversion system (downmix system). For the following discs, make...
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..., you can add 99 movies on the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, or 999 108 movies on DVD+RW except the last recorded movie • In the ...is not recognized. • The device may not be added in the Playlist. DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) - Movies recorded on your camcorder Unable to edit. • Select a media to be edited by touching (HOME...cannot delete following movies (p. 50). - Troubleshooting (Continued) • Record movies with [AUDIO MODE] set to [2ch STEREO] on DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) except the last recorded movie - The movie is not a ...
..., you can add 99 movies on the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, or 999 108 movies on DVD+RW except the last recorded movie • In the ...is not recognized. • The device may not be added in the Playlist. DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) - Movies recorded on your camcorder Unable to edit. • Select a media to be edited by touching (HOME...cannot delete following movies (p. 50). - Troubleshooting (Continued) • Record movies with [AUDIO MODE] set to [2ch STEREO] on DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) except the last recorded movie - The movie is not a ...
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..., the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc. If you want to view the playback image on a TV, it must be an NTSC-system-based TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack. Using your camcorder abroad (Continued) On TV color systems Your...
..., the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc. If you want to view the playback image on a TV, it must be an NTSC-system-based TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack. Using your camcorder abroad (Continued) On TV color systems Your...
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... "MagicGate" technology. Maintenance and precautions (Continued) Care and storage of the discs • Keep the disc clean, or the image quality of the audio and video output may occur in the following cases (the data will not be compensated for vinyl LPs or antistatic spray, as ball point pen... PRO Duo" media and the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media compliant product you eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, or turn off your camcorder while your camcorder is the abbreviation for the "Memory Stick Micro" media. • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media formatted by a computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) ...
... "MagicGate" technology. Maintenance and precautions (Continued) Care and storage of the discs • Keep the disc clean, or the image quality of the audio and video output may occur in the following cases (the data will not be compensated for vinyl LPs or antistatic spray, as ball point pen... PRO Duo" media and the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media compliant product you eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, or turn off your camcorder while your camcorder is the abbreviation for the "Memory Stick Micro" media. • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media formatted by a computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) ...
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... System Video compression format MPEG2/JPEG (Still images) Audio compression format DCR-DVD650 Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator DCR-DVD850 Dolby Digital 2ch/5.1ch Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Internal memory (DCR-DVD850) 16 GB When measuring media capacity, 1... Information Continued , 127 Usable discs 8 cm DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-R/ DVD+R DL Movie recording format Internal memory (DCR-DVD850) MPEG2-PS Disc DVD-RW: DVD-VIDEO (VIDEO mode), DVD-Video Recording (VR mode) DVD+RW: DVD+RW Video DVD-R/DVD+R DL: DVD-VIDEO "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media MPEG2-...
... System Video compression format MPEG2/JPEG (Still images) Audio compression format DCR-DVD650 Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator DCR-DVD850 Dolby Digital 2ch/5.1ch Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Internal memory (DCR-DVD850) 16 GB When measuring media capacity, 1... Information Continued , 127 Usable discs 8 cm DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-R/ DVD+R DL Movie recording format Internal memory (DCR-DVD850) MPEG2-PS Disc DVD-RW: DVD-VIDEO (VIDEO mode), DVD-Video Recording (VR mode) DVD+RW: DVD+RW Video DVD-R/DVD+R DL: DVD-VIDEO "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media MPEG2-...
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MEMORY] (DCR-DVD850) or [MEMORY STICK] R Previous/Next button (35, 43) S Video operation buttons (35, 43) T Data file name/Scene number U Volume (35, 43) V Current still image ...] (recording)) D Recording mode (HQ/SP/LP) (81) E Media type (14) F Counter (hour/minute/second) G OPTION button (20, 88) H Approximate remaining recordable time of movies I Audio mode (81) (DCR-DVD850) J Face Index set (82) K VIEW IMAGES button (35, 42) L Image size (83) M Approximate remaining recordable number of still images (83, 83) N Recording folder...
MEMORY] (DCR-DVD850) or [MEMORY STICK] R Previous/Next button (35, 43) S Video operation buttons (35, 43) T Data file name/Scene number U Volume (35, 43) V Current still image ...] (recording)) D Recording mode (HQ/SP/LP) (81) E Media type (14) F Counter (hour/minute/second) G OPTION button (20, 88) H Approximate remaining recordable time of movies I Audio mode (81) (DCR-DVD850) J Face Index set (82) K VIEW IMAGES button (35, 42) L Image size (83) M Approximate remaining recordable number of still images (83, 83) N Recording folder...
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... [DATA CODE] during recording/playback (Continued) Screen indicators Upper left Upper right Bottom Upper left Indicator Upper right Indicator Center Indicator E Center Meaning Audio mode (81) MICREF LEVEL low (94) WIDE SELECT (81) Self-timer recording (94) BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (94) Meaning Fader (93...91) Protect (57) SPOT MTR/FCS (90)/ SPOT METER (90)/ EXPOSURE (91) z Tips • The contents and positions of your camcorder. Indicators displayed during playback (p. 84). Data code during recording The recording date, time, and camera setting data are not displayed while recording.
... [DATA CODE] during recording/playback (Continued) Screen indicators Upper left Upper right Bottom Upper left Indicator Upper right Indicator Center Indicator E Center Meaning Audio mode (81) MICREF LEVEL low (94) WIDE SELECT (81) Self-timer recording (94) BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (94) Meaning Fader (93...91) Protect (57) SPOT MTR/FCS (90)/ SPOT METER (90)/ EXPOSURE (91) z Tips • The contents and positions of your camcorder. Indicators displayed during playback (p. 84). Data code during recording The recording date, time, and camera setting data are not displayed while recording.
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... same time. [VISUAL INDEX], [ FILM ROLL], [ FACE], etc. For fast-moving video, a lot of 5.1ch surround sound while using a DVD-RW. VIDEO mode provides excellent compatibility with your camcorder. x Dolby Digital An audio encoding (compression) system developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc. x Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator Sound compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc. x JPEG...
... same time. [VISUAL INDEX], [ FILM ROLL], [ FACE], etc. For fast-moving video, a lot of 5.1ch surround sound while using a DVD-RW. VIDEO mode provides excellent compatibility with your camcorder. x Dolby Digital An audio encoding (compression) system developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc. x Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator Sound compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc. x JPEG...
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...Numeric 16:9 47 16:9 WIDE 31 4:3 31, 47 5.1ch surround recording......40 5.1ch surround sound ...........40 8cm DVD 14 A AC Adaptor 22 Additional recording 75 AREA SET 86 Aspect ratio 47 AUDIO MODE 81 AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto slow shutter 82, 109 A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off 87 A/V connecting cable ...DIVIDE Original 60 Playlist 63 Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator .. 135 Double-sided disc 119 DST SET 86 Dubbing movies 54, 64 DVD drive 71 DVD menu 70 DVD-R 14 DVD-RW 14 DVD+R DL 14 DVD+RW 14 E Easy Handycam operation ... 34 Editing 49 EXPOSURE 91 F Face Index 44, 82 FACE SET (Face Index...
...Numeric 16:9 47 16:9 WIDE 31 4:3 31, 47 5.1ch surround recording......40 5.1ch surround sound ...........40 8cm DVD 14 A AC Adaptor 22 Additional recording 75 AREA SET 86 Aspect ratio 47 AUDIO MODE 81 AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto slow shutter 82, 109 A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off 87 A/V connecting cable ...DIVIDE Original 60 Playlist 63 Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator .. 135 Double-sided disc 119 DST SET 86 Dubbing movies 54, 64 DVD drive 71 DVD menu 70 DVD-R 14 DVD-RW 14 DVD+R DL 14 DVD+RW 14 E Easy Handycam operation ... 34 Editing 49 EXPOSURE 91 F Face Index 44, 82 FACE SET (Face Index...