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... can use Your camcorder is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on the supplied CD-ROM) (p. 99) Types of the following discs only. - 8cm DVD-RW - 8cm DVD+RW - 8cm DVD-R - 8cm DVD+R DL These limits are cautioned that to...you may cause harmful interference to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD850 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. "PMB Guide" for a digital device pursuant to radio communications. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA ...
... can use Your camcorder is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on the supplied CD-ROM) (p. 99) Types of the following discs only. - 8cm DVD-RW - 8cm DVD+RW - 8cm DVD-R - 8cm DVD+R DL These limits are cautioned that to...you may cause harmful interference to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD850 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. "PMB Guide" for a digital device pursuant to radio communications. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA ...
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... due 8 to a malfunction of the camcorder, recording media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the countries/regions. These points are effective. DCR-DVD650 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for Unauthorized recording of such materials ...camcorder to somebody, it is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in any problems. - DCR-DVD850 Make trial recording on the internal memory. • Compensation for long periods of the sun only in color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen and the viewfinder. About disposal/transfer (DCRDVD850...
... due 8 to a malfunction of the camcorder, recording media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the countries/regions. These points are effective. DCR-DVD650 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for Unauthorized recording of such materials ...camcorder to somebody, it is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in any problems. - DCR-DVD850 Make trial recording on the internal memory. • Compensation for long periods of the sun only in color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen and the viewfinder. About disposal/transfer (DCRDVD850...
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... 9 video cameras and offers a quality typical 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 •...
... 9 video cameras and offers a quality typical 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 •...
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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 41 ... zoom 45 Playing back a series of Contents 10 Subject examples and solutions ... 12 Enjoying with Your Camcorder Enjoy using various "Media" according to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 64 Checking battery information ........ 66 Utilizing Media (MANAGE MEDIA) category 67 Making the disc ...
...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 41 ... zoom 45 Playing back a series of Contents 10 Subject examples and solutions ... 12 Enjoying with Your Camcorder Enjoy using various "Media" according to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 64 Checking battery information ........ 66 Utilizing Media (MANAGE MEDIA) category 67 Making the disc ...
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... 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 ...
... 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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... 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 camcorder, you can select desired media for recording/playback/editing from the internal memory (DCRDVD850), a disc or "Memory Stick PRO Duo...types, see page 54. 13 Enjoying with Your Camcorder Enjoying with Your Camcorder Enjoy using various "Media" according to your needs Selecting media You can select either [MOVIE MEDIA SET] or [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (DCRDVD850) according to your camcorder. b Notes • You may not be able...
... 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 camcorder, you can select desired media for recording/playback/editing from the internal memory (DCRDVD850), a disc or "Memory Stick PRO Duo...types, see page 54. 13 Enjoying with Your Camcorder Enjoying with Your Camcorder Enjoy using various "Media" according to your needs Selecting media You can select either [MOVIE MEDIA SET] or [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (DCRDVD850) according to your camcorder. b Notes • You may not be able...
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... 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. Refer to the instruction manual of "Memory Stick" media you can use a DVD-RW, you can be deleted. Media for your camcorder With your camcorder, you can be recorded on the same...
... 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. Refer to the instruction manual of "Memory Stick" media you can use a DVD-RW, you can be deleted. Media for your camcorder With your camcorder, you can be recorded on the same...
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...a disc. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Media type * 9M (HQ) (high quality) 230 (205) 20 (18) 35 (32) 6M (SP) (standard quality) 340 (205) 30 (18) 55 (32) 3M (LP) (long play) * DCR-DVD850 5.1ch* 2ch ... disc, you can record images 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 bit...
...a disc. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Media type * 9M (HQ) (high quality) 230 (205) 20 (18) 35 (32) 6M (SP) (standard quality) 340 (205) 30 (18) 55 (32) 3M (LP) (long play) * DCR-DVD850 5.1ch* 2ch ... disc, you can record images 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 bit...
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..., see page 80. *2 The item is available during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). 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. the starting point...
..., see page 80. *2 The item is available during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). 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. the starting point...
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... recording mode [SP] under the following conditions: Top: When recording with the viewfinder while the LCD panel is closed. When recording on the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Battery pack NP-FH30 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording time 95 105 155 170 330...
... recording mode [SP] under the following conditions: Top: When recording with the viewfinder while the LCD panel is closed. When recording on the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Battery pack NP-FH30 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording time 95 105 155 170 330...
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... is not attached correctly. - On the AC Adaptor • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F). 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to OFF (CHG) and turn off the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 25)/...cause a malfunction. 24 The battery pack is recommended. • The available recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder. 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 ...
... is not attached correctly. - On the AC Adaptor • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F). 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to OFF (CHG) and turn off the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 25)/...cause a malfunction. 24 The battery pack is recommended. • The available recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder. 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 ...
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... Step 5: Selecting media You can select the internal memory*, or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Still images are recorded on the selected media. DCR-DVD850 In the default setting, both movies and still images are recorded on other media, select media again. For still images, you can record, play... back, or edit images on the internal memory. * Internal memory Movie Disc Still image "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media * DCR-DVD850 b Notes • You can select the internal memory*, a disc, or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. For movies, you can set the media ...
... Step 5: Selecting media You can select the internal memory*, or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Still images are recorded on the selected media. DCR-DVD850 In the default setting, both movies and still images are recorded on other media, select media again. For still images, you can record, play... back, or edit images on the internal memory. * Internal memory Movie Disc Still image "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media * DCR-DVD850 b Notes • You can select the internal memory*, a disc, or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. For movies, you can set the media ...
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b Notes • You cannot select a disc for still images (DCR-DVD850) 1 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. Getting Started Selecting media for the still image media. 3 Touch [YES]. 4 When [Completed.] appears, touch . Media icon 2 Touch ... corner of the screen. To confirm the selected media 1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on the disc type (p. 14).) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media * DCR-DVD850 29
b Notes • You cannot select a disc for still images (DCR-DVD850) 1 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. Getting Started Selecting media for the still image media. 3 Touch [YES]. 4 When [Completed.] appears, touch . Media icon 2 Touch ... corner of the screen. To confirm the selected media 1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on the disc type (p. 14).) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media * DCR-DVD850 29
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..., open it , proceed to step 5. Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder is unnecessary (DCR-DVD850). 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...
..., open it , proceed to step 5. Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder is unnecessary (DCR-DVD850). 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...
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...Adaptor from the camcorder - to create a new Image Database File. z Tips • For DCR-DVD850: You can...Figures in the wrong direction may cause a malfunction. to the camcorder - It may cause a malfunction to the "Memory Stick PRO ...; To prevent media from being broken or recorded images from the camcorder • Do not open the "Memory Stick Duo" media cover... 33 The recordable time varies depending on : - For DCR-DVD650: Sound is recorded in minutes of movies with [...(435) 715 (460) * DCR-DVD850 b Notes • Numbers in once, then slide it out of when using "Memory...
...Adaptor from the camcorder - to create a new Image Database File. z Tips • For DCR-DVD850: You can...Figures in the wrong direction may cause a malfunction. to the camcorder - It may cause a malfunction to the "Memory Stick PRO ...; To prevent media from being broken or recorded images from the camcorder • Do not open the "Memory Stick Duo" media cover... 33 The recordable time varies depending on : - For DCR-DVD650: Sound is recorded in minutes of movies with [...(435) 715 (460) * DCR-DVD850 b Notes • Numbers in once, then slide it out of when using "Memory...
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... with [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28). Still images: Touch the tab and the still image to [DATE/TIME] (p. 84). 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 the VISUAL INDEX screen. Returns to the... INDEX screen. • You can slow down the playback speed by touching / during • You can switch the still image media with [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (DCR-DVD850) (p. 28). 36
... with [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28). Still images: Touch the tab and the still image to [DATE/TIME] (p. 84). 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 the VISUAL INDEX screen. Returns to the... INDEX screen. • You can slow down the playback speed by touching / during • You can switch the still image media with [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (DCR-DVD850) (p. 28). 36
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... next movie file is created automatically. MEMORY] (DCR-DVD850) or [MEMORY STICK] is selected on the media setting (p. 28). Do not apply shock or vibration to OFF (CHG), turn it means data is set to your camcorder. • You can use in your camcorder, and do not remove the battery pack or ...the AC Adaptor. • In the case that [INT. Open the lens cover (p. 27). PHOTO F (HOME) E START/STOP B (HOME) D START/STOP C POWER switch A If the POWER switch is still being written onto the media. DCR-DVD850 In the default...
... next movie file is created automatically. MEMORY] (DCR-DVD850) or [MEMORY STICK] is selected on the media setting (p. 28). Do not apply shock or vibration to OFF (CHG), turn it means data is set to your camcorder. • You can use in your camcorder, and do not remove the battery pack or ...the AC Adaptor. • In the case that [INT. Open the lens cover (p. 27). PHOTO F (HOME) E START/STOP B (HOME) D START/STOP C POWER switch A If the POWER switch is still being written onto the media. DCR-DVD850 In the default...
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... greater than 60×. 40 Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround sound Glossary (p. 135) b Notes • 5.1ch sound is converted to keep your camcorder. If you can select the recording sound, [5.1ch SURROUND] or [2ch STEREO] ([AUDIO MODE], p. 81). Move it further for a faster zoom. Enjoy... Notes • [ STEADYSHOT] may also be recorded. • You cannot change the zoom speed with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCR-DVD850) Sound picked up to 5.1ch surround sound and recorded. Wider range of the lever may not reduce image blurring as desired when the power zoom...
... greater than 60×. 40 Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround sound Glossary (p. 135) b Notes • 5.1ch sound is converted to keep your camcorder. If you can select the recording sound, [5.1ch SURROUND] or [2ch STEREO] ([AUDIO MODE], p. 81). Move it further for a faster zoom. Enjoy... Notes • [ STEADYSHOT] may also be recorded. • You cannot change the zoom speed with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCR-DVD850) Sound picked up to 5.1ch surround sound and recorded. Wider range of the lever may not reduce image blurring as desired when the power zoom...
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... on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) B (or C). Playback You can play back images recorded on the media selected in the internal memory are played. (HOME) D POWER switch A (VIEW IMAGES) C (HOME) E (VIEW IMAGES) B 1 Turn the POWER switch A to the recording screen. DCR-DVD850 In the default... setting, images in the media setting (p. 28). DCR-DVD650 In the default setting, movies on a disc are recorded and played on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media only. You...
... on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) B (or C). Playback You can play back images recorded on the media selected in the internal memory are played. (HOME) D POWER switch A (VIEW IMAGES) C (HOME) E (VIEW IMAGES) B 1 Turn the POWER switch A to the recording screen. DCR-DVD850 In the default... setting, images in the media setting (p. 28). DCR-DVD650 In the default setting, movies on a disc are recorded and played on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media only. You...
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...(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 be played back. Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. (OPTION) Previous... 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). Still Images Touch the tab and the still image to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Slide show (p. 46) Goes to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Returns...
...(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 be played back. Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. (OPTION) Previous... 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). Still Images Touch the tab and the still image to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Slide show (p. 46) Goes to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Returns...