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... Via Esprillo | San Diego, CA 92127 | 1.800.222.7669 | www.sony.com Film Roll Index Previews the beginning of DVD formats [DVD-R/-RW/+RW and +R DL (Dual Layer)]. DCR-DVD650 Legacy Handycam® Camcorder Shooting high-quality video is easy with a variety of scenes and automatically creates ...2000x Digital) Ideal for monitoring or playback. 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 larger lenses, plus SteadyShot® image stabilization to the action, ...
... Via Esprillo | San Diego, CA 92127 | 1.800.222.7669 | www.sony.com Film Roll Index Previews the beginning of DVD formats [DVD-R/-RW/+RW and +R DL (Dual Layer)]. DCR-DVD650 Legacy Handycam® Camcorder Shooting high-quality video is easy with a variety of scenes and automatically creates ...2000x Digital) Ideal for monitoring or playback. 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 larger lenses, plus SteadyShot® image stabilization to the action, ...
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.... 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... 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...Sony Computer Entertainment, Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of their respective owners. Specifications and features are subject to 715 min. DCR-DVD650 Legacy Handycam® Camcorder...
.... 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... 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...Sony Computer Entertainment, Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of their respective owners. Specifications and features are subject to 715 min. DCR-DVD650 Legacy Handycam® Camcorder...
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...sony.net/ Printed on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Additional information on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in China US Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating 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 ...
...sony.net/ Printed on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Additional information on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in China US Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating 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 ...
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.... Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it... in hazardous radiation exposure. This Class B digital apparatus complies with this product will increase eye hazard. Read this before operating your camcorder. Operation is subject to charge the battery pack using the AC Adaptor. Observe the following cautions. • Do not disassemble....
.... Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it... in hazardous radiation exposure. This Class B digital apparatus complies with this product will increase eye hazard. Read this before operating your camcorder. Operation is subject to charge the battery pack using the AC Adaptor. Observe the following cautions. • Do not disassemble....
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...cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must be determined by one or more of the following discs only. - 8cm DVD-RW - 8cm DVD+RW - 8cm DVD-R - 8cm DVD+R DL Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Notes on , the user is subject to correct ...and on use Your camcorder is for help. The number below is supplied with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD650 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation...
...cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must be determined by one or more of the following discs only. - 8cm DVD-RW - 8cm DVD+RW - 8cm DVD-R - 8cm DVD+R DL Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Notes on , the user is subject to correct ...and on use Your camcorder is for help. The number below is supplied with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD650 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation...
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... "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or a "Memory Stick Duo" media adaptor. • When using Sony discs. For reliability and durability of 512 MB or larger marked with "Memory Stick" media compatible equipment, be sure to remove the battery pack or...to as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media in a few case cause unsatisfactory recording/playback. to apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder • When connecting your camcorder" (p. 123). • To prevent media from being broken or recorded images from being lost, do not do the following parts. Use...
... "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or a "Memory Stick Duo" media adaptor. • When using Sony discs. For reliability and durability of 512 MB or larger marked with "Memory Stick" media compatible equipment, be sure to remove the battery pack or...to as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media in a few case cause unsatisfactory recording/playback. to apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder • When connecting your camcorder" (p. 123). • To prevent media from being broken or recorded images from being lost, do not do the following parts. Use...
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...not available under the current recording or playback conditions. • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using your camcorder to malfunction. DCR-DVD850 Make trial recording on the internal memory. • Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be contrary to the...About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is not possible due 8 to a malfunction of media first (p. 54, 64), and then format the media (p. 73). DCR-DVD650 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for About language setting The on-screen displays in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images....
...not available under the current recording or playback conditions. • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using your camcorder to malfunction. DCR-DVD850 Make trial recording on the internal memory. • Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be contrary to the...About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is not possible due 8 to a malfunction of media first (p. 54, 64), and then format the media (p. 73). DCR-DVD650 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for About language setting The on-screen displays in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images....
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... 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...Searching for desired scenes by a face (Face Index 44 Searching for your camcorder 14 Using 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) ...
... 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...Searching for desired scenes by a face (Face Index 44 Searching for your camcorder 14 Using 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) ...
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...right 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...
...right 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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... select desired media for movies or still images, you can select either [MOVIE MEDIA SET] or [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (DCRDVD850) according to your camcorder. To set the media for recording/playback/editing from one type of types, see page 54. 13 For details on the compatibility of media to... dub movie contents depending on the camcorder, 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...
... select desired media for movies or still images, you can select either [MOVIE MEDIA SET] or [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (DCRDVD850) according to your camcorder. To set the media for recording/playback/editing from one type of types, see page 54. 13 For details on the compatibility of media to... dub movie contents depending on the camcorder, 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...
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...using a new disc, format it with your camcorder (p. 30). ** Finalizing is compatible with your DVD device to play the disc in your camcorder. A DVD+RW that support VR mode. See page 7 for the types of DVD-RW. Media for your camcorder With your camcorder, you can be deleted. Refer to its original...on a computer. In this manual Both 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 movie can use a DVD-RW, you use 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. A finalized disc can choose the ...
...using a new disc, format it with your camcorder (p. 30). ** Finalizing is compatible with your DVD device to play the disc in your camcorder. A DVD+RW that support VR mode. See page 7 for the types of DVD-RW. Media for your camcorder With your camcorder, you can be deleted. Refer to its original...on a computer. In this manual Both 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 movie can use a DVD-RW, you use 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. A finalized disc can choose the ...
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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) format to automatically adjust ... 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 Your Camcorder Recording time of movies Figures in the table are the approximate recording time in the table show the average...
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) format to automatically adjust ... 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 Your Camcorder Recording time of movies Figures in the table are the approximate recording time in the table show the average...
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... software "PMB" (Picture Motion Browser), you can import images to another type of recording on a disc, select the disc that best suits your camcorder? x Dubbing/copying images to a computer, and save them on a disc. 16 Do you want to delete images and reuse the disc? Yes...images on your needs. zTips • You can select media separately for movies and still images. In the case of media within your camcorder (p. 30). Using your camcorder 1Selecting media (p. 28) You can select the disc from [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p. 76). 2Recording images (p. 38) 3Editing/Saving images The...
... software "PMB" (Picture Motion Browser), you can import images to another type of recording on a disc, select the disc that best suits your camcorder? x Dubbing/copying images to a computer, and save them on a disc. 16 Do you want to delete images and reuse the disc? Yes...images on your needs. zTips • You can select media separately for movies and still images. In the case of media within your camcorder (p. 30). Using your camcorder 1Selecting media (p. 28) You can select the disc from [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p. 76). 2Recording images (p. 38) 3Editing/Saving images The...
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... after finalizing. bNotes • The less the recording volume of a finalized disc depend on the connected TV. Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on disc type. Refer to finalize the disc. The features of the disc is free space left. Recordings cannot be added without finalizing...
... after finalizing. bNotes • The less the recording volume of a finalized disc depend on the connected TV. Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on disc type. Refer to finalize the disc. The features of the disc is free space left. Recordings cannot be added without finalizing...
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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. " HOME" and " OPTION" - the starting point for operations with your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description...*1 Page 28 28 68 MEDIA INFO 72 MEDIA FORMAT*1 73 UNFINALIZE 75 DISC SELECT GUIDE 76 REPAIR IMG.DB F. 77 (SETTINGS) category*1 To customize your camcorder model. 18
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. " HOME" and " OPTION" - the starting point for operations with your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description...*1 Page 28 28 68 MEDIA INFO 72 MEDIA FORMAT*1 73 UNFINALIZE 75 DISC SELECT GUIDE 76 REPAIR IMG.DB F. 77 (SETTINGS) category*1 To customize your camcorder model. 18
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... you want to turn on the screen for further operation. Example: [EDIT] 2 Press (HOME) A (or B). (HOME) A 5 Follow the guide on your camcorder. 4 Touch the desired item. To hide the HOME MENU screen Touch . The HOME MENU appears. (HOME) B 3 Touch the desired category. Continued , 19 Example...: (OTHERS) category 2 Touch (HELP). The bottom of each item on the HOME MENU - HELP 1 Press (HOME). Enjoying with Your Camcorder Using the HOME MENU 1 While pressing the green button, turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to know something about the function...
... you want to turn on the screen for further operation. Example: [EDIT] 2 Press (HOME) A (or B). (HOME) A 5 Follow the guide on your camcorder. 4 Touch the desired item. To hide the HOME MENU screen Touch . The HOME MENU appears. (HOME) B 3 Touch the desired category. Continued , 19 Example...: (OTHERS) category 2 Touch (HELP). The bottom of each item on the HOME MENU - HELP 1 Press (HOME). Enjoying with Your Camcorder Using the HOME MENU 1 While pressing the green button, turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to know something about the function...
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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) - 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. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder.
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) - 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. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder.
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... it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of the AC Adaptor. Match the v mark on your camcorder. 22 4 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. b Notes • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging ... (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. b Notes • Your camcorder operates only with the v mark on the DC plug with "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series). 1 Turn the POWER switch in ...
... it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of the AC Adaptor. Match the v mark on your camcorder. 22 4 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. b Notes • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging ... (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. b Notes • Your camcorder operates only with the v mark on the DC plug with "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series). 1 Turn the POWER switch in ...
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... following conditions: - The battery pack is recommended. • The available recording and playback time will be correctly displayed under which you use your camcorder in low temperatures. • The available recording and playback time will be shorter when you use a fully charged battery pack. On the charging/...;F to OFF (CHG) and turn the POWER switch to 86 °F) is worn-out (for selecting the media. When playing the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Battery pack NP-FH30 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel opened 125 LCD panel closed...
... following conditions: - The battery pack is recommended. • The available recording and playback time will be correctly displayed under which you use your camcorder in low temperatures. • The available recording and playback time will be shorter when you use a fully charged battery pack. On the charging/...;F to OFF (CHG) and turn the POWER switch to 86 °F) is worn-out (for selecting the media. When playing the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Battery pack NP-FH30 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel opened 125 LCD panel closed...
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... then set the month with / . Getting Started POWER switch 1 While pressing the green button, turn on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. You can set , then touch . For midday, set it to OFF ...to the year 2037. Continued , 25 The (Movie) lamp flashes for the first time. To turn on your camcorder for the first time. 2 Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [CLOCK SET]. The ...button on , and setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for a few seconds, and the power turns off the power Turn the POWER switch to 12...
... then set the month with / . Getting Started POWER switch 1 While pressing the green button, turn on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. You can set , then touch . For midday, set it to OFF ...to the year 2037. Continued , 25 The (Movie) lamp flashes for the first time. To turn on your camcorder for the first time. 2 Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [CLOCK SET]. The ...button on , and setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for a few seconds, and the power turns off the power Turn the POWER switch to 12...