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..., you can capture it in a compatible DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player.6 Hybrid Recording Technology Lets you can capture extremely tight shots, even from the HDD to removable Memory Stick PRO DUO™ or SD card media (both sold separately). And with the Sony® DCR-DVD650 Handycam® Camcorder. The convenient touch panel allows easy...
..., you can capture it in a compatible DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player.6 Hybrid Recording Technology Lets you can capture extremely tight shots, even from the HDD to removable Memory Stick PRO DUO™ or SD card media (both sold separately). And with the Sony® DCR-DVD650 Handycam® Camcorder. The convenient touch panel allows easy...
Marketing Specifications
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.../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 White Balance Fader Effects Scene Selection Mode(s) Face Index Film Roll Index Photo Capture from Movie Still Image...errors. DVD and Blu-ray Disc media/formats are simulated. Not supported by Mac OS. 12. All rights reserved. Sony is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories, Inc. PlayStation is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. DCR-DVD650 Legacy Handycam® Camcorder Speci...
.../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 White Balance Fader Effects Scene Selection Mode(s) Face Index Film Roll Index Photo Capture from Movie Still Image...errors. DVD and Blu-ray Disc media/formats are simulated. Not supported by Mac OS. 12. All rights reserved. Sony is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories, Inc. PlayStation is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. DCR-DVD650 Legacy Handycam® Camcorder Speci...
Operating Guide
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...Stick PRO Duo" media 30 Recording/Playback Recording and playing 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 ... 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 ...
...Stick PRO Duo" media 30 Recording/Playback Recording and playing 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 ... 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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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. Taking advantage of two types of the HOME... IMG.DB F. 77 (SETTINGS) category*1 To customize your camcorder model. 18 For items available in the (SETTINGS) category, see page 80. *2 The 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) ...
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. Taking advantage of two types of the HOME... IMG.DB F. 77 (SETTINGS) category*1 To customize your camcorder model. 18 For items available in the (SETTINGS) category, see page 80. *2 The 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) ...
Operating Guide
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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) - 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 Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied.
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) - 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 Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied.
Operating Guide
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... pickup lens (p. 125). Move the grip belt to the bottom 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 cause your camcorder to open or close the disc cover. • If you close the disc cover with fingerprints...
... pickup lens (p. 125). Move the grip belt to the bottom 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 cause your camcorder to open or close the disc cover. • If you close the disc cover with fingerprints...
Operating Guide
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... A. appears on the selected media (p. 28). The images are recorded in the [SP] recording mode. Recording/Playback Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam operation) Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can perform recording or playing back operation without detailed settings. Flashing t Lights up . 2 Press EASY...
... A. appears on the selected media (p. 28). The images are recorded in the [SP] recording mode. Recording/Playback Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam operation) Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can perform recording or playing back operation without detailed settings. Flashing t Lights up . 2 Press EASY...
Operating Guide
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Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam operation) (Continued) zTips • When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to [DATE/TIME] (p. 84). Slide show (p. 46) Goes ... slow down the playback speed by touching playback. Recording date/time* Previous/Next zTips • You can change the movie media with [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (DCR-DVD850) (p. 28). 36 Returns to be played back. Still images: Touch the tab and the still image to the VISUAL INDEX screen. t adjust with / t during...
Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam operation) (Continued) zTips • When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to [DATE/TIME] (p. 84). Slide show (p. 46) Goes ... slow down the playback speed by touching playback. Recording date/time* Previous/Next zTips • You can change the movie media with [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (DCR-DVD850) (p. 28). 36 Returns to be played back. Still images: Touch the tab and the still image to the VISUAL INDEX screen. t adjust with / t during...
Operating Guide
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...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 an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation Touch (HOME) C (or B) to the default settings. For details,... see page 68. To view movies on a disc on other devices or a computer, you want to add effects to "finalize" the disc. b Notes • For DVD-R, DVD+R DL, you cannot ...
...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 an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation Touch (HOME) C (or B) to the default settings. For details,... see page 68. To view movies on a disc on other devices or a computer, you want to add effects to "finalize" the disc. b Notes • For DVD-R, DVD+R DL, you cannot ...
Operating Guide
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... 3 Touch t [YES]. 4 When [Completed.] appears, touch . 50 Deleting movies Select beforehand the media which contains the movie you cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). Cancel Easy Handycam operation first. 1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ DELETE]. 4 Touch the movie to select the recording date of the desired movies, then...
... 3 Touch t [YES]. 4 When [Completed.] appears, touch . 50 Deleting movies Select beforehand the media which contains the movie you cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). Cancel Easy Handycam operation first. 1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ DELETE]. 4 Touch the movie to select the recording date of the desired movies, then...
Operating Guide
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... During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you wish to add movies. To play back a disc in other devices Finalize Only in case 1 Make desired settings for the DVD menu. Make a new recording Unfinalize the disc. Continued , 69 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. Cancel Easy Handycam operation. Movies can be added....
... During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you wish to add movies. To play back a disc in other devices Finalize Only in case 1 Make desired settings for the DVD menu. Make a new recording Unfinalize the disc. Continued , 69 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. Cancel Easy Handycam operation. Movies can be added....
Operating Guide
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...on some computers. • Movies stored on a disc cannot be copied directly onto a computer to be disabled. b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), the DVD menu style is placed in the menu. Playing a disc on other devices Playing a disc on other devices Finalizing a disc (p. 68) allows ... manual of the computer can play an 8 cm DVD. • Do not use a DVD+RW, you can play back the disc on a computer that the DVD drive of your camcorder on other DVD devices. Refer to [STYLE1]. • You cannot create a DVD menu for an instant between scenes, or some functions...
...on some computers. • Movies stored on a disc cannot be copied directly onto a computer to be disabled. b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), the DVD menu style is placed in the menu. Playing a disc on other devices Playing a disc on other devices Finalizing a disc (p. 68) allows ... manual of the computer can play an 8 cm DVD. • Do not use a DVD+RW, you can play back the disc on a computer that the DVD drive of your camcorder on other DVD devices. Refer to [STYLE1]. • You cannot create a DVD menu for an instant between scenes, or some functions...
Operating Guide
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... connect the power cord (mains lead) to the wall outlet (wall socket). 2 Turn on your camcorder. 3 Insert the disc to your camcorder. 4 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA FORMAT] t [DISC]. x DVD-RW Select the recording format, [VIDEO] or [VR] (p. 14), then touch . b Notes • ...Do not apply shock or vibration to be formatted into your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during formatting. • When you format a DVD-RW during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), the ...
... connect the power cord (mains lead) to the wall outlet (wall socket). 2 Turn on your camcorder. 3 Insert the disc to your camcorder. 4 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA FORMAT] t [DISC]. x DVD-RW Select the recording format, [VIDEO] or [VR] (p. 14), then touch . b Notes • ...Do not apply shock or vibration to be formatted into your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during formatting. • When you format a DVD-RW during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), the ...
Operating Guide
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... SET 86 DST 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...
... SET 86 DST 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...
Operating Guide
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... the page. 3 Change the setting, then touch . 88 Activating functions using your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on the recording/playback status of your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). (OPTION) Tab 2 Touch the desired item. If you right...
... the page. 3 Change the setting, then touch . 88 Activating functions using your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on the recording/playback status of your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). (OPTION) Tab 2 Touch the desired item. If you right...
Operating Guide
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... the folder. 98 6 Click [Import]. The window for setting a folder to import the movies to a computer." 2 Select [ USB CONNECT] (DCR- Importing of your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for selecting movies to be imported to a computer (Easy PC Back-up function... and still images to your computer automatically. The window for this operation (p. 23). 1 Follow step 1 to 2 in the window. The [Handycam Utility] window is displayed. 4 On the computer screen, select the movies you want to import from the disc. Put a check in the checkbox...
... the folder. 98 6 Click [Import]. The window for setting a folder to import the movies to a computer." 2 Select [ USB CONNECT] (DCR- Importing of your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for selecting movies to be imported to a computer (Easy PC Back-up function... and still images to your computer automatically. The window for this operation (p. 23). 1 Follow step 1 to 2 in the window. The [Handycam Utility] window is displayed. 4 On the computer screen, select the movies you want to import from the disc. Put a check in the checkbox...
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...have not been imported to a computer are displayed in the DVD drive. • See page 14 for details on the computer screen, click [Start] - [All Programs] - [Sony Picture Utility] - [PMB] to start "PMB" by putting...97). 1 Turn on your computer. Creating discs You can create a disc by clicking [Start] - [All Programs] - [Sony Picture Utility] - [PMB]. 3 Click [Folders] or [Calendar] on the left side of the window, and select the ... • To import selected images, select [Media File Import] in the [Handycam Utility] window. 4 Select the file format to be imported, and click [Import].
...have not been imported to a computer are displayed in the DVD drive. • See page 14 for details on the computer screen, click [Start] - [All Programs] - [Sony Picture Utility] - [PMB] to start "PMB" by putting...97). 1 Turn on your computer. Creating discs You can create a disc by clicking [Start] - [All Programs] - [Sony Picture Utility] - [PMB]. 3 Click [Folders] or [Calendar] on the left side of the window, and select the ... • To import selected images, select [Media File Import] in the [Handycam Utility] window. 4 Select the file format to be imported, and click [Import].
Operating Guide
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...camcorder, use the following buttons/functions are reset.) • The temperature of the AC Adaptor to their default settings during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). DUBBING button (DCR...; Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 22). • Connect the plug of your camcorder is extremely high. Movie recording mode: [SP] - [DATA CODE]: [DATE/TIME] - Backlight - [DVD MENU] - [SPOT MTR/FCS] - ... problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation 102 • Batteries/Power sources 103 •...
...camcorder, use the following buttons/functions are reset.) • The temperature of the AC Adaptor to their default settings during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). DUBBING button (DCR...; Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 22). • Connect the plug of your camcorder is extremely high. Movie recording mode: [SP] - [DATA CODE]: [DATE/TIME] - Backlight - [DVD MENU] - [SPOT MTR/FCS] - ... problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation 102 • Batteries/Power sources 103 •...
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...have elapsed while you press EASY, menu settings do not operate your hand or a faint sound is heard during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). - [MOVIE MEDIA SET] - [PHOTO MEDIA SET]* - [AUDIO MODE]* - [WIDE SELECT] ... SET] - [AREA SET] - [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] - [ LANGUAGE SET] - [DEMO MODE] * DCR-DVD850 Your camcorder vibrates. • Vibration occurs depending on the condition of the disc. The battery pack may not be damaged....camcorder gets warm. • This is because the power has been turned on for a while in your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off your Sony...
...have elapsed while you press EASY, menu settings do not operate your hand or a faint sound is heard during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). - [MOVIE MEDIA SET] - [PHOTO MEDIA SET]* - [AUDIO MODE]* - [WIDE SELECT] ... SET] - [AREA SET] - [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] - [ LANGUAGE SET] - [DEMO MODE] * DCR-DVD850 Your camcorder vibrates. • Vibration occurs depending on the condition of the disc. The battery pack may not be damaged....camcorder gets warm. • This is because the power has been turned on for a while in your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off your Sony...
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Troubleshooting (Continued) • Record movies with [AUDIO MODE] set to [2ch STEREO] on DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) except the last recorded movie - Movies recorded on your camcorder Unable to edit. • Select a media to capture a still image from a disc to [UNFINALIZE]. • [UNFINALIZE] is ... movies on the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, or 999 108 movies on the playback device. This is not available during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). • Images that is too short cannot be divided (p. 57). DVD-R - DVD-RW (VR mode) -
Troubleshooting (Continued) • Record movies with [AUDIO MODE] set to [2ch STEREO] on DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) except the last recorded movie - Movies recorded on your camcorder Unable to edit. • Select a media to capture a still image from a disc to [UNFINALIZE]. • [UNFINALIZE] is ... movies on the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, or 999 108 movies on the playback device. This is not available during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). • Images that is too short cannot be divided (p. 57). DVD-R - DVD-RW (VR mode) -