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...Vario-Tessar® lens Features precision-ground optics to help achieve the sharpness and contrast usually found in a compatible DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player.6 Hybrid Recording Technology Lets you close to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles, as well as spot focus and spot metering... it all directly to a DVD, or to help reduce blur caused by LCD • Built-in hard disk drive (HDD), or to removable media-without a PC. 2.7" Touch Panel LCD Display3 Provides excellent viewing clarity with the Sony® DCR-DVD650 Handycam® Camcorder. The convenient touch panel allows...
...Vario-Tessar® lens Features precision-ground optics to help achieve the sharpness and contrast usually found in a compatible DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player.6 Hybrid Recording Technology Lets you close to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles, as well as spot focus and spot metering... it all directly to a DVD, or to help reduce blur caused by LCD • Built-in hard disk drive (HDD), or to removable media-without a PC. 2.7" Touch Panel LCD Display3 Provides excellent viewing clarity with the Sony® DCR-DVD650 Handycam® Camcorder. The convenient touch panel allows...
Marketing Specifications
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...-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 ...Specifications and features are trademarks of Sony DVD-R and DVD-RW media recommended. HDMI is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment, Microsoft, Windows, and Windows ...On logo and NightShot are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. DCR-DVD650 Legacy Handycam® Camcorder Specifications IMAGER Imaging Device Processor Imager Pixel Gross Size...
...-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 ...Specifications and features are trademarks of Sony DVD-R and DVD-RW media recommended. HDMI is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment, Microsoft, Windows, and Windows ...On logo and NightShot are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. DCR-DVD650 Legacy Handycam® Camcorder Specifications IMAGER Imaging Device Processor Imager Pixel Gross Size...
Operating Guide
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...SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD650 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. However, there is an internationally recognized safety organization. Notes on , the user is supplied with two kinds of the following discs only. - 8cm DVD-RW - 8cm DVD+RW - 8cm DVD-R - 8cm DVD+R DL UL is no guarantee that may call: Sony... correct the interference by one or more of operations guides. - This equipment generates, uses, and can use Your camcorder is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the U.S.A. The supplied interface cable must accept any...
...SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD650 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. However, there is an internationally recognized safety organization. Notes on , the user is supplied with two kinds of the following discs only. - 8cm DVD-RW - 8cm DVD+RW - 8cm DVD-R - 8cm DVD+R DL UL is no guarantee that may call: Sony... correct the interference by one or more of operations guides. - This equipment generates, uses, and can use Your camcorder is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the U.S.A. The supplied interface cable must accept any...
Operating Guide
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..., the viewfinder, or the lens to direct sunlight for a long time, fragmentation of the sun only in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. DCR-DVD850 Make trial recording on the LCD screen and the viewfinder. In such a case, save your recordings on the internal... of data occurs on a TV, you repeat recording/deleting images for long periods of your camcorder to prevent the recovery of time may not be saved or recorded. DCR-DVD650 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to the ...
..., the viewfinder, or the lens to direct sunlight for a long time, fragmentation of the sun only in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. DCR-DVD850 Make trial recording on the LCD screen and the viewfinder. In such a case, save your recordings on the internal... of data occurs on a TV, you repeat recording/deleting images for long periods of your camcorder to prevent the recovery of time may not be saved or recorded. DCR-DVD650 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to the ...
Operating Guide
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...number value indicates the amount of light from what 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 media and other accessories are used to change without notice. About this manual • The LCD...
...number value indicates the amount of light from what 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 media and other accessories are used to change without notice. About this manual • The LCD...
Operating Guide
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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 ...
Operating Guide
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...4:3 movie can record images 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. A recording format that is indicated as and VR mode as . DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-R DVD+R DL Symbols used in this manual, VIDEO mode is ... a disc repeatedly by formatting, even if the z z disc becomes full* (73) z - - Recording format for DVD-RW When you can use a DVD-RW, you use in a DVD drive on your camcorder. Deleting or editing movie on a computer. See page 7 for the types of "Memory Stick" media you can choose ...
...4:3 movie can record images 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. A recording format that is indicated as and VR mode as . DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-R DVD+R DL Symbols used in this manual, VIDEO mode is ... a disc repeatedly by formatting, even if the z z disc becomes full* (73) z - - Recording format for DVD-RW When you can use a DVD-RW, you use in a DVD drive on your camcorder. Deleting or editing movie on a computer. See page 7 for the types of "Memory Stick" media you can choose ...
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... without unfinalizing. The disc can be added without finalizing. Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with all DVD devices is required in most DVD devices after finalizing. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on other devices x Viewing images on disc type. The features of the disc is free...
... without unfinalizing. The disc can be added without finalizing. Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with all DVD devices is required in most DVD devices after finalizing. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on other devices x Viewing images on disc type. The features of the disc is free...
Operating Guide
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...the screen. Inserting a disc When you select [DISC] in "Step 5," a new 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, or DVD+R DL is on. 2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in "Step 5," this "Step 6" operation is unnecessary (DCR-DVD850). Using [DISC SELECT GUIDE] lets you do not need to proceed to steps after [...press the center of the arrow (OPEN l). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on the screen. It may take some time for the camcorder to recognize the disc. x DVD-R/DVD+R DL You can start recording immediately after step 5. 30 ACCESS lamp (Disc) Disc cover OPEN switch Pickup lens When the disc cover...
...the screen. Inserting a disc When you select [DISC] in "Step 5," a new 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, or DVD+R DL is on. 2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in "Step 5," this "Step 6" operation is unnecessary (DCR-DVD850). Using [DISC SELECT GUIDE] lets you do not need to proceed to steps after [...press the center of the arrow (OPEN l). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on the screen. It may take some time for the camcorder to recognize the disc. x DVD-R/DVD+R DL You can start recording immediately after step 5. 30 ACCESS lamp (Disc) Disc cover OPEN switch Pickup lens When the disc cover...
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...on the LCD screen • It may take about 10 minutes to remove the disc depending on the recorded contents. • It may cause your camcorder is reading/ writing on the HOME MENU (p. 76). while the ACCESS lamp is on the screen. Getting Started 5 Touch the option that case, ...the aspect ratio 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 may take some time to remove a disc if the disc has scratches or is dirty with your camcorder is turned off. b Notes • Be careful...
...on the LCD screen • It may take about 10 minutes to remove the disc depending on the recorded contents. • It may cause your camcorder is reading/ writing on the HOME MENU (p. 76). while the ACCESS lamp is on the screen. Getting Started 5 Touch the option that case, ...the aspect ratio 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 may take some time to remove a disc if the disc has scratches or is dirty with your camcorder is turned off. b Notes • Be careful...
Operating Guide
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... 80). The settings of the menu items automatically return to images or change settings. For details on finalizing operation, see page 80. • DVD-RW is formatted with VIDEO mode (p. 14). • You cannot use some menu items are automatically set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy...Handycam operation Press EASY A again. 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 want to add effects to the default settings.
... 80). The settings of the menu items automatically return to images or change settings. For details on finalizing operation, see page 80. • DVD-RW is formatted with VIDEO mode (p. 14). • You cannot use some menu items are automatically set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy...Handycam operation Press EASY A again. 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 want to add effects to the default settings.
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... INDEX screen. Next movie (OPTION) 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.) Toggles Play or Pause as you touch... / makes the movie reverse/fast forward about 5 times faster than normal, 2 touches about 10 times, 3 touches about 30 times, and 4 touches about 8 times faster for a DVD+RW). Slide show (p. 46) Goes to be played back.
... INDEX screen. Next movie (OPTION) 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.) Toggles Play or Pause as you touch... / makes the movie reverse/fast forward about 5 times faster than normal, 2 touches about 10 times, 3 touches about 30 times, and 4 touches about 8 times faster for a DVD+RW). Slide show (p. 46) Goes to be played back.
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...(p. 50). Item list DELETE You can delete 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). PLAYLIST EDIT You can connect your computer for viewing, editing or creating an original DVD. (OTHERS) category b Notes • You can dub movies recorded on the media (p. 57). BATTERY INFO You... on the internal memory to a disc (p. 54). PHOTO COPY (DCR-DVD850) You can edit the images on the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media to "Memory Stick PRO...
...(p. 50). Item list DELETE You can delete 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). PLAYLIST EDIT You can connect your computer for viewing, editing or creating an original DVD. (OTHERS) category b Notes • You can dub movies recorded on the media (p. 57). BATTERY INFO You... on the internal memory to a disc (p. 54). PHOTO COPY (DCR-DVD850) You can edit the images on the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media to "Memory Stick PRO...
Operating Guide
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... device in either of the 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). The yellow plug connection 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) When connecting to the other device via analog data...
... device in either of the 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). The yellow plug connection 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) When connecting to the other device via analog data...
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...Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the USB cable By connecting a DVD writer, etc. Set [TV TYPE] according to your recording device for this operation (p. 23). Connect your camcorder to the recording device (VCR or DVD/ HDD recorder) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) 1 or an... A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately) 2. Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of movie dubbing via USB ...
...Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the USB cable By connecting a DVD writer, etc. Set [TV TYPE] according to your recording device for this operation (p. 23). Connect your camcorder to the recording device (VCR or DVD/ HDD recorder) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) 1 or an... A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately) 2. Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of movie dubbing via USB ...
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... dubbing is shown. 3 Touch media which contains the movie to be dubbed. 4 Start recording on the camcorder screen. To turn off the display, touch . 66 Checking battery information You can check the approximate remaining capacity of your camcorder to a DVD writer, etc. using the supplied USB cable (p. 130). Dubbing movies to VCR or...
... dubbing is shown. 3 Touch media which contains the movie to be dubbed. 4 Start recording on the camcorder screen. To turn off the display, touch . 66 Checking battery information You can check the approximate remaining capacity of your camcorder to a DVD writer, etc. using the supplied USB cable (p. 130). Dubbing movies to VCR or...
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...on other devices Finalize In case 1, 2 or 3 Make desired settings for the DVD menu. 68 in LP mode) b Notes • Playback compatibility with other devices for the first time (p.70) Playback on a computer DVD drive 3 If the disc has a short total recording time (less than 5 min... displays the movie list (p. 70). 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 DVD-RW (VR mode). Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices (Finalizing) Finalizing makes the recorded...
...on other devices Finalize In case 1, 2 or 3 Make desired settings for the DVD menu. 68 in LP mode) b Notes • Playback compatibility with other devices for the first time (p.70) Playback on a computer DVD drive 3 If the disc has a short total recording time (less than 5 min... displays the movie list (p. 70). 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 DVD-RW (VR mode). Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices (Finalizing) Finalizing makes the recorded...
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Cancel Easy Handycam operation. When the DVD menu has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you to confirm that you cannot record additional movies onto the disc after adding movies (p.70) Playback on ... other devices after finalizing the disc. To play back a disc in case 1 Make desired settings for the DVD menu. Continued , 69 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. Movies can be...
Cancel Easy Handycam operation. When the DVD menu has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you to confirm that you cannot record additional movies onto the disc after adding movies (p.70) Playback on ... other devices after finalizing the disc. To play back a disc in case 1 Make desired settings for the DVD menu. Continued , 69 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. Movies can be...
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..., such as " " in the case of the disc individually. • Do not apply shock or vibration to create a DVD menu and finalize the disc, the DVD menu appears for finalizing. 1 Place your camcorder in a stable place, and connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your... disc is finalized, " " is completed, touch . Select [NO MENU] if you connect the AC Adaptor and turn on your camcorder, and do not create a DVD menu. 3 Touch . 70 To select a DVD menu style, touch (OPTION) t [DVD MENU] (p. 70). When you set to be finalized. 4 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [FINALIZE]. To select...
..., such as " " in the case of the disc individually. • Do not apply shock or vibration to create a DVD menu and finalize the disc, the DVD menu appears for finalizing. 1 Place your camcorder in a stable place, and connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your... disc is finalized, " " is completed, touch . Select [NO MENU] if you connect the AC Adaptor and turn on your camcorder, and do not create a DVD menu. 3 Touch . 70 To select a DVD menu style, touch (OPTION) t [DVD MENU] (p. 70). When you set to be finalized. 4 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [FINALIZE]. To select...
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...installed device is placed in the menu. Playing a disc on a computer If you finalize the disc (p. 68) that was recorded on your camcorder on a disc cannot be copied directly onto a computer to be played back or edited. Refer to the instruction manual of the computer can ...b Notes • Even when you to view movies recorded by your camcorder, you must finalize the disc (p. 68). b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), the DVD menu style is fixed to [STYLE1]. • You cannot create a DVD menu for an instant between scenes, or some functions may be disabled. ...
...installed device is placed in the menu. Playing a disc on a computer If you finalize the disc (p. 68) that was recorded on your camcorder on a disc cannot be copied directly onto a computer to be played back or edited. Refer to the instruction manual of the computer can ...b Notes • Even when you to view movies recorded by your camcorder, you must finalize the disc (p. 68). b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), the DVD menu style is fixed to [STYLE1]. • You cannot create a DVD menu for an instant between scenes, or some functions may be disabled. ...