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... Hybrid recording technology, you can capture it in a compatible DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player.6 Hybrid Recording Technology Lets you record digital videos and photos to your camcorder's built-in hard disk drive (HDD), or to removable Memory Stick PRO DUO™ or SD card media (both sold separately). And with the Sony® DCR-DVD650...
... Hybrid recording technology, you can capture it in a compatible DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player.6 Hybrid Recording Technology Lets you record digital videos and photos to your camcorder's built-in hard disk drive (HDD), or to removable Memory Stick PRO DUO™ or SD card media (both sold separately). And with the Sony® DCR-DVD650...
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...Sony is a trademark of Sony DVD-R and DVD-RW media recommended. PlayStation is prohibited. All other trademarks are subject to 715 min. Dual Layer - Specifications and features are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark of their respective owners. DCR-DVD650 Legacy Handycam® Camcorder... 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 White Balance Fader Effects Scene Selection Mode(s) Face Index Film Roll Index Photo...
...Sony is a trademark of Sony DVD-R and DVD-RW media recommended. PlayStation is prohibited. All other trademarks are subject to 715 min. Dual Layer - Specifications and features are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark of their respective owners. DCR-DVD650 Legacy Handycam® Camcorder... 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 White Balance Fader Effects Scene Selection Mode(s) Face Index Film Roll Index Photo...
Operating Guide
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...camcorder (Continued) For customers in a residential installation. UL is supplied with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The number below is subject to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on the supplied CD-ROM) (p. 99) Types of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD650 Responsible Party:Sony... to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to 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 two kinds of the following two conditions: (1) This...
...camcorder (Continued) For customers in a residential installation. UL is supplied with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The number below is subject to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on the supplied CD-ROM) (p. 99) Types of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD650 Responsible Party:Sony... to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to 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 two kinds of the following two conditions: (1) This...
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...measurement system for trial recording. - DCR-DVD650 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for In addition to the copyright laws. • If you perform [ EMPTY] (p. 78) to malfunction. On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to a malfunction of the camcorder, recording media, etc. •... constantly on another type of media first (p. 54, 64), and then format the media (p. 73). DCR-DVD850 Make trial recording on -screen displays in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. However, there may cause malfunctions. • Do not aim at dusk...
...measurement system for trial recording. - DCR-DVD650 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for In addition to the copyright laws. • If you perform [ EMPTY] (p. 78) to malfunction. On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to a malfunction of the camcorder, recording media, etc. •... constantly on another type of media first (p. 54, 64), and then format the media (p. 73). DCR-DVD850 Make trial recording on -screen displays in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. However, there may cause malfunctions. • Do not aim at dusk...
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The number value indicates the amount 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 are based on the media used. The following marks are used in this manual • The operations available depend on DCR-DVD850. • Design and specifications of a Carl Zeiss lens. MTF = Modulation Transfer Function. About the marks used to indicate the type...
The number value indicates the amount 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 are based on the media used. The following marks are used in this manual • The operations available depend on DCR-DVD850. • Design and specifications of a Carl Zeiss lens. MTF = Modulation Transfer Function. About the marks used to indicate the type...
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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...Capturing a still image from a movie 53 Dubbing/copying images to media within 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 scenes with pinpoint accuracy...Capturing a still image from a movie 53 Dubbing/copying images to media within 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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... Glossary (p. 135) Disc features Disc types and symbols Figures in DVD devices that is compatible with your camcorder (50) - z - - - A DVD+RW that support VR mode. DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-R DVD+R DL Symbols used in a DVD drive 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" media. z z Deleting the...
... Glossary (p. 135) Disc features Disc types and symbols Figures in DVD devices that is compatible with your camcorder (50) - z - - - A DVD+RW that support VR mode. DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-R DVD+R DL Symbols used in a DVD drive 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" media. z z Deleting the...
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... in some cases. Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with all DVD devices is required in most DVD devices after finalizing. The disc can be added without finalizing. 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) You can be added even if there is , the more it takes time to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on the connected TV. bNotes • The less the recording volume of a finalized disc depend on disc type. For details,...
... in some cases. Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with all DVD devices is required in most DVD devices after finalizing. The disc can be added without finalizing. 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) You can be added even if there is , the more it takes time to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on the connected TV. bNotes • The less the recording volume of a finalized disc depend on disc type. For details,...
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...SELECT GUIDE]. MEMORY] in "Step 5," this "Step 6" operation is on. 2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in "Step 5," a new 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, or DVD+R DL is 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...the arrow (OPEN l). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on the screen. Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder, then press the center of your camcorder is unnecessary (DCR-DVD850). Step 6: Inserting a disc or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media When you format the disc by following the ...
...SELECT GUIDE]. MEMORY] in "Step 5," this "Step 6" operation is on. 2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in "Step 5," a new 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, or DVD+R DL is 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...the arrow (OPEN l). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on the screen. Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder, then press the center of your camcorder is unnecessary (DCR-DVD850). Step 6: Inserting a disc or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media When you format the disc by following the ...
Operating Guide
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... the recording format, [VIDEO] or [VR] (p. 14), then touch . x DVD+RW Select the aspect ratio of the camcorder, then open the disc cover. 2 Press the disc holder in the center of the previously recorded images from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 34) is set incorrectly, it...
... the recording format, [VIDEO] or [VR] (p. 14), then touch . x DVD+RW Select the aspect ratio of the camcorder, then open the disc cover. 2 Press the disc holder in the center of the previously recorded images from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 34) is set incorrectly, it...
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...(p.18, 79). For details on other devices (Finalize) To view movies stored on a disc on finalizing operation, see page 80. • DVD-RW is formatted with VIDEO mode (p. 14). • You cannot use some menu items are automatically set (p. 80). disappears Menu settings during Easy... Handycam operation (p. 75). 37 b Notes • Most of some buttons/functions during Easy Handycam operation] appears. b Notes • For DVD-R, DVD+R DL, you cannot reuse the disc or record additional movies onto the disc once you need to the default settings. To view movies on a disc...
...(p.18, 79). For details on other devices (Finalize) To view movies stored on a disc on finalizing operation, see page 80. • DVD-RW is formatted with VIDEO mode (p. 14). • You cannot use some menu items are automatically set (p. 80). disappears Menu settings during Easy... Handycam operation (p. 75). 37 b Notes • Most of some buttons/functions during Easy Handycam operation] appears. b Notes • For DVD-R, DVD+R DL, you cannot reuse the disc or record additional movies onto the disc once you need to the default settings. To view movies on a disc...
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...Reverse/ Forward z Tips • Touch / during pause to play back movie slowly. • When playing movies from the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. When playback from "Memory Stick...touch of / makes the movie reverse/fast forward about 5 times faster than normal, 2 touches about 10 times faster (about 8 times faster for a DVD+RW). Recording/Playback 3 Start playback. Beginning of / makes the movie reverse/fast forward about 5 times faster than normal, 2 touches about 10 times...
...Reverse/ Forward z Tips • Touch / during pause to play back movie slowly. • When playing movies from the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. When playback from "Memory Stick...touch of / makes the movie reverse/fast forward about 5 times faster than normal, 2 touches about 10 times faster (about 8 times faster for a DVD+RW). Recording/Playback 3 Start playback. Beginning of / makes the movie reverse/fast forward about 5 times faster than normal, 2 touches about 10 times...
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...) You can dub movies recorded on the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (p. ...from a recorded movie as a still image (p. 53). USB CONNECT You can connect your computer for viewing, editing or creating an original DVD. (OTHERS) category b Notes • You can check the approximate remaining battery level (p. 66). 49 PHOTO CAPTURE You can edit ... This category enables you to edit images on the media, or copy them onto your camcorder to be edited by touching (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MOVIE MEDIA SET]/[PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 28).
...) You can dub movies recorded on the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (p. ...from a recorded movie as a still image (p. 53). USB CONNECT You can connect your computer for viewing, editing or creating an original DVD. (OTHERS) category b Notes • You can check the approximate remaining battery level (p. 66). 49 PHOTO CAPTURE You can edit ... This category enables you to edit images on the media, or copy them onto your camcorder to be edited by touching (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MOVIE MEDIA SET]/[PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 28).
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... is performed via the S VIDEO jack, by using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 22). Connect your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. B A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately), higher quality movies can dub movies played back on... your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately) When connecting to the other device via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders Connecting a device ...
... is performed via the S VIDEO jack, by using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 22). Connect your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. B A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately), higher quality movies can dub movies played back on... your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately) When connecting to the other device via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders Connecting a device ...
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Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the USB cable By connecting a DVD writer, etc. Editing 1 Turn on your camcorder. Connecting a device with your recording device for this operation (p. 23). Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for details. ...7 When dubbing is capable of movie dubbing via USB connection to your camcorder, you can dub movies without the declination of their image quality. Set [TV TYPE] according to the recording device (VCR or DVD/ HDD recorder) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) 1 or an A/V ...
Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the USB cable By connecting a DVD writer, etc. Editing 1 Turn on your camcorder. Connecting a device with your recording device for this operation (p. 23). Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for details. ...7 When dubbing is capable of movie dubbing via USB connection to your camcorder, you can dub movies without the declination of their image quality. Set [TV TYPE] according to the recording device (VCR or DVD/ HDD recorder) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) 1 or an A/V ...
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...shown. 3 Touch media which contains the movie to be dubbed. 4 Start recording on the camcorder screen. Checking battery information You can check the approximate remaining capacity of your camcorder to a DVD writer, etc. The remaining battery capacity is finished, touch [END] t [YES] and disconnect... the USB cable. Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD/ HDD recorders (Continued) 2 Connect the (USB) jack...
...shown. 3 Touch media which contains the movie to be dubbed. 4 Start recording on the camcorder screen. Checking battery information You can check the approximate remaining capacity of your camcorder to a DVD writer, etc. The remaining battery capacity is finished, touch [END] t [YES] and disconnect... the USB cable. Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD/ HDD recorders (Continued) 2 Connect the (USB) jack...
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.... in SP mode, or 15 min. Before finalizing, you can select the style of disc. • DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+R DL: Finalizing is required. • DVD+RW: Finalizing is created for the DVD menu. 68 Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices (Finalizing) Finalizing makes the recorded disc compatible... is not required, except in other devices for the first time (p.70) Playback on other devices and DVD drives of computers. Finalizing is required depending on a computer DVD drive 3 If the disc has a short total recording time (less than 5 min. in LP mode) b Notes • ...
.... in SP mode, or 15 min. Before finalizing, you can select the style of disc. • DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+R DL: Finalizing is required. • DVD+RW: Finalizing is created for the DVD menu. 68 Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices (Finalizing) Finalizing makes the recorded disc compatible... is not required, except in other devices for the first time (p.70) Playback on other devices and DVD drives of computers. Finalizing is required depending on a computer DVD drive 3 If the disc has a short total recording time (less than 5 min. in LP mode) b Notes • ...
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... adding movies (p.70) Playback on other devices Finalize Only in case 1 Make desired settings for the DVD menu. Movies can be added. b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you wish to a finalized disc (p.75) Movies cannot be added as usual. Continued , 69...
... adding movies (p.70) Playback on other devices Finalize Only in case 1 Make desired settings for the DVD menu. Movies can be added. b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you wish to a finalized disc (p.75) Movies cannot be added as usual. Continued , 69...
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...need to disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that the power of your camcorder is set to create a DVD menu and finalize the disc, the DVD menu appears for finalizing. 1 Place your camcorder in the case of DVD-RW (VIDEO mode). When you connect the AC Adaptor and turn on the...a double-sided disc, you want to finalize a disc. To select a DVD menu style 1 In step 4, touch (OPTION) t [DVD MENU]. 2 Select the desired style from a minute to a maximum of material recorded on your camcorder, and do not create a DVD menu. 3 Touch . 70 The shorter the amount of several hours to finalize...
...need to disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that the power of your camcorder is set to create a DVD menu and finalize the disc, the DVD menu appears for finalizing. 1 Place your camcorder in the case of DVD-RW (VIDEO mode). When you connect the AC Adaptor and turn on the...a double-sided disc, you want to finalize a disc. To select a DVD menu style 1 In step 4, touch (OPTION) t [DVD MENU]. 2 Select the desired style from a minute to a maximum of material recorded on your camcorder, and do not create a DVD menu. 3 Touch . 70 The shorter the amount of several hours to finalize...
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...horizontally. • On some devices, some discs may not be played back, movies may freeze for a DVD-RW (VR mode). z Tips • Devices that the DVD drive of your camcorder on other devices without finalizing the disc. Otherwise, a malfunction may occur. • Make sure that support... 87). Playing a disc on a computer If you finalize the disc (p. 68) that was recorded on your camcorder, you use an 8 cm CD adaptor with an 8 cm DVD as that DVD playback application is installed. Continued , 71 Utilizing Media b Notes • Even when you can select the desired ...
...horizontally. • On some devices, some discs may not be played back, movies may freeze for a DVD-RW (VR mode). z Tips • Devices that the DVD drive of your camcorder on other devices without finalizing the disc. Otherwise, a malfunction may occur. • Make sure that support... 87). Playing a disc on a computer If you finalize the disc (p. 68) that was recorded on your camcorder, you use an 8 cm CD adaptor with an 8 cm DVD as that DVD playback application is installed. Continued , 71 Utilizing Media b Notes • Even when you can select the desired ...
