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...media into the terminal will damage the terminal and may in a few case cause unsatisfactory recording/playback. "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media (This size can be used only with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick" media (You cannot use it is not dustproofed, ...for the recordable time of your camcorder • For recording movies, it in your camcorder.) • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or a "Memory Stick Duo" media adaptor. • When using Sony discs. b Note •...
...media into the terminal will damage the terminal and may in a few case cause unsatisfactory recording/playback. "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media (This size can be used only with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick" media (You cannot use it is not dustproofed, ...for the recordable time of your camcorder • For recording movies, it in your camcorder.) • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or a "Memory Stick Duo" media adaptor. • When using Sony discs. b Note •...
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...recording in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Change the screen language before operating your camcorder (Continued) About menu ... constantly on the LCD screen and the viewfinder. About disposal/transfer (DCRDVD850) Even if you perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 73) or delete ... so might cause your camcorder to direct sunlight for the contents of recordings cannot be copyrighted. In such a case, save your camcorder if necessary (p. 26...when you destroy the actual body of the camcorder. DCR-DVD650 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for However, there may cause malfunctions....
...recording in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Change the screen language before operating your camcorder (Continued) About menu ... constantly on the LCD screen and the viewfinder. About disposal/transfer (DCRDVD850) Even if you perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 73) or delete ... so might cause your camcorder to direct sunlight for the contents of recordings cannot be copyrighted. In such a case, save your camcorder if necessary (p. 26...when you destroy the actual body of the camcorder. DCR-DVD650 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for However, there may cause malfunctions....
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In the case of media within your camcorder (p. 54) x Dubbing movies to other devices (p. 64) x Editing on a computer (p. 95) Using the supplied application software "PMB"...can select the disc from [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p. 76). 2Recording images (p. 38) 3Editing/Saving images The available functions depend on your camcorder 1Selecting media (p. 28) You can import images to delete or edit images on the selected media. Do you want to a computer, ...x Dubbing/copying images to another type of recording on a disc, select the disc that best suits your camcorder (p. 30). Using your...
In the case of media within your camcorder (p. 54) x Dubbing movies to other devices (p. 64) x Editing on a computer (p. 95) Using the supplied application software "PMB"...can select the disc from [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p. 76). 2Recording images (p. 38) 3Editing/Saving images The available functions depend on your camcorder 1Selecting media (p. 28) You can import images to delete or edit images on the selected media. Do you want to a computer, ...x Dubbing/copying images to another type of recording on a disc, select the disc that best suits your camcorder (p. 30). Using your...
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.... Movies can view the images recorded and edited on your camcorder on other devices x Viewing images on a TV (p. 47) You can be played back in some cases. Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with all DVD devices is free space left. Refer to the instruction manual ...supplied with the DVD-RW VR mode. For details, see page 68. Enjoying with Your Camcorder 4Viewing on other devices, you to add movies...
.... Movies can view the images recorded and edited on your camcorder on other devices x Viewing images on a TV (p. 47) You can be played back in some cases. Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with all DVD devices is free space left. Refer to the instruction manual ...supplied with the DVD-RW VR mode. For details, see page 68. Enjoying with Your Camcorder 4Viewing on other devices, you to add movies...
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The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on a disc Battery pack NP-FH30 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-...
The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on a disc Battery pack NP-FH30 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-...
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...the touch panel ([CALIBRATION], p. 124). Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [ LANGUAGE SET], then select the desired language. 26 In that case, charge the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be ready to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 87). You... cannot operate your camcorder during playback ([DATA CODE], p. 84). • See page 117 for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery and then set the...
...the touch panel ([CALIBRATION], p. 124). Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [ LANGUAGE SET], then select the desired language. 26 In that case, charge the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be ready to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 87). You... cannot operate your camcorder during playback ([DATA CODE], p. 84). • See page 117 for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery and then set the...
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... screen. 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 malfunction. • Do not disconnect the power sources while formatting a disc. •... your camcorder since your camcorder is dirty with the recording side or pickup lens (p. 125). while the ACCESS lamp is right for you catch the grip belt when closing the disc cover. Getting Started 5 Touch the option that case, the disc might be damaged. x DVD+RW Select the...
... screen. 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 malfunction. • Do not disconnect the power sources while formatting a disc. •... your camcorder since your camcorder is dirty with the recording side or pickup lens (p. 125). while the ACCESS lamp is right for you catch the grip belt when closing the disc cover. Getting Started 5 Touch the option that case, the disc might be damaged. x DVD+RW Select the...
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... cover (p. 27). z Tips • See page 7 for the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media you can use in your camcorder, and do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor. • In the case that [INT. PHOTO F (HOME) E START/STOP B (HOME) D START/STOP C POWER switch A If the POWER switch is... set to your camcorder. • You can check the free media space for movies by touching (HOME) D (or E) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t ...
... cover (p. 27). z Tips • See page 7 for the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media you can use in your camcorder, and do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor. • In the case that [INT. PHOTO F (HOME) E START/STOP B (HOME) D START/STOP C POWER switch A If the POWER switch is... set to your camcorder. • You can check the free media space for movies by touching (HOME) D (or E) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t ...
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... LP mode) b Notes • Playback compatibility with other devices and DVD drives of computers. Operation flow To play back a disc in the following cases: 1 To create a DVD menu 2 To play back on other devices Finalize In case 1, 2 or 3 Make desired settings for the DVD menu. 68 in HQ mode, 8 min. Making the disc compatible with...
... LP mode) b Notes • Playback compatibility with other devices and DVD drives of computers. Operation flow To play back a disc in the following cases: 1 To create a DVD menu 2 To play back on other devices Finalize In case 1, 2 or 3 Make desired settings for the DVD menu. 68 in HQ mode, 8 min. Making the disc compatible with...
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...add movies to a finalized disc (p.75) Movies cannot be added as usual. b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you wish to confirm that you cannot record additional movies onto the disc after adding movies (p.70) ...Playback on other devices Finalize Only in case 1 Make desired settings for the DVD menu. When the DVD menu has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you to add movies. Make a new recording Unfinalize the disc. Cancel Easy Handycam operation. Movies can be added. Continued , 69 To...
...add movies to a finalized disc (p.75) Movies cannot be added as usual. b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you wish to confirm that you cannot record additional movies onto the disc after adding movies (p.70) ...Playback on other devices Finalize Only in case 1 Make desired settings for the DVD menu. When the DVD menu has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you to add movies. Make a new recording Unfinalize the disc. Cancel Easy Handycam operation. Movies can be added. Continued , 69 To...
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... Adaptor after the (Movie) or (Still) lamp goes off. When you must finalize each side of your camcorder is set to create a DVD menu and finalize the disc, the DVD menu appears for finalizing. 1 Place your camcorder. 3 Insert the disc to finalize a disc. Go to finalize the disc using [STYLE1] (the default ... is finalized, " " is completed, touch . Finalizing restarts when you want to step 5 if you connect the AC Adaptor and turn on your camcorder in the case of several hours to be finalized. 4 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [FINALIZE]. Select [NO MENU] if you set to your...
... Adaptor after the (Movie) or (Still) lamp goes off. When you must finalize each side of your camcorder is set to create a DVD menu and finalize the disc, the DVD menu appears for finalizing. 1 Place your camcorder. 3 Insert the disc to finalize a disc. Go to finalize the disc using [STYLE1] (the default ... is finalized, " " is completed, touch . Finalizing restarts when you want to step 5 if you connect the AC Adaptor and turn on your camcorder in the case of several hours to be finalized. 4 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [FINALIZE]. Select [NO MENU] if you set to your...
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...formatting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Formatting the disc A DVD-R/DVD+R DL cannot be formatted into your camcorder, and do not need to its original empty state. If you format a finalized disc • A DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) returns to your camcorder. 4 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA ...FORMAT] t [INT. To avoid the loss of important images, dub or copy them on other media (p. 54, 64) before playing the disc on other devices. • In the case of a DVD-RW (VR mode)/ DVD+...
...formatting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Formatting the disc A DVD-R/DVD+R DL cannot be formatted into your camcorder, and do not need to its original empty state. If you format a finalized disc • A DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) returns to your camcorder. 4 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA ...FORMAT] t [INT. To avoid the loss of important images, dub or copy them on other media (p. 54, 64) before playing the disc on other devices. • In the case of a DVD-RW (VR mode)/ DVD+...
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...; Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during formatting. • When you format a DVD-RW during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), the recording format is required on each side in the different recording format. • In the case of the movie, [16:9 WIDE] or [4:3], then touch...
...; Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during formatting. • When you format a DVD-RW during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), the recording format is required on each side in the different recording format. • In the case of the movie, [16:9 WIDE] or [4:3], then touch...
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.... B OFF Up to 60 × zoom is not on a 4:3 TV screen. AUDIO MODE (DCRDVD850) You can select a recording mode to change the page. Refer also to the full screen on the.... The zooming zone appears when you use the digital zoom. Continued , 81 Customizing Your Camcorder The right side of scenes may be degraded, or scenes with quick movements may appear with...( ) Increases the recording time (Long Play). (3M (LP)) b Notes • If you record in case you play back the movie. MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for playback (p. 47). If the item is performed optically. How...
.... B OFF Up to 60 × zoom is not on a 4:3 TV screen. AUDIO MODE (DCRDVD850) You can select a recording mode to change the page. Refer also to the full screen on the.... The zooming zone appears when you use the digital zoom. Continued , 81 Customizing Your Camcorder The right side of scenes may be degraded, or scenes with quick movements may appear with...( ) Increases the recording time (Long Play). (3M (LP)) b Notes • If you record in case you play back the movie. MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for playback (p. 47). If the item is performed optically. How...
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... is focused on, for when it is dark and hard to adjust focus) appears for telephoto. Customizing Your Camcorder TELE MACRO This is switched from automatic to manual. - When you want to focus on a certain subject ...record small subjects, such as flowers or insects. b Notes • The minimum possible distance between the camcorder and the subject while maintaining sharp focus is too bright or too dark relative to automatic exposure, touch ... 50 cm (19 3/4 in the following cases. (It will not be displayed correctly if you are using a conversion lens (sold separately).) -
... is focused on, for when it is dark and hard to adjust focus) appears for telephoto. Customizing Your Camcorder TELE MACRO This is switched from automatic to manual. - When you want to focus on a certain subject ...record small subjects, such as flowers or insects. b Notes • The minimum possible distance between the camcorder and the subject while maintaining sharp focus is too bright or too dark relative to automatic exposure, touch ... 50 cm (19 3/4 in the following cases. (It will not be displayed correctly if you are using a conversion lens (sold separately).) -
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...If the version of the previously installed "PMB" is not compatible with that of the "PMB" on your camcorder. 3 Connect the (USB) jack (p. 130) of your camcorder to the computer following cases, do with the USB cable: - What you use the "Memory Stick" media slot of the computer,... but connect your computer. Installing software You need to install the software to confirm the connection appears, connect your camcorder is slow. Otherwise, ...
...If the version of the previously installed "PMB" is not compatible with that of the "PMB" on your camcorder. 3 Connect the (USB) jack (p. 130) of your camcorder to the computer following cases, do with the USB cable: - What you use the "Memory Stick" media slot of the computer,... but connect your computer. Installing software You need to install the software to confirm the connection appears, connect your camcorder is slow. Otherwise, ...
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...screen lightly. • Press DISP on the disc. • You inserted a disc that you can play back the disc with your camcorder (p. 73). 104 Movies recorded on DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) except the last recorded movie - You can delete on another device. If the problem persists, replace the battery ...image in the viewfinder when the LCD panel is displayed in the viewfinder has disappeared. • Close the LCD panel. In this case, it again on DVD+RW except the last recorded movie The indicators of images that cannot be removed. • Make sure the power source (battery pack ...
...screen lightly. • Press DISP on the disc. • You inserted a disc that you can play back the disc with your camcorder (p. 73). 104 Movies recorded on DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) except the last recorded movie - You can delete on another device. If the problem persists, replace the battery ...image in the viewfinder when the LCD panel is displayed in the viewfinder has disappeared. • Close the LCD panel. In this case, it again on DVD+RW except the last recorded movie The indicators of images that cannot be removed. • Make sure the power source (battery pack ...
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...in a cool place. This is not a malfunction. Black bands appear when you inserted a DVD+RW, or no "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is selected on your camcorder with the recording side facing your camcorder (p. 30). • The disc that was recorded, formatted, or finalized on other devices ...). • Images recorded on other devices may neither be able to be changed. • You cannot change the movie aspect ratio in the following cases. - When [DISC] is too high. A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in actual size. You cannot play back a disc...
...in a cool place. This is not a malfunction. Black bands appear when you inserted a DVD+RW, or no "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is selected on your camcorder with the recording side facing your camcorder (p. 30). • The disc that was recorded, formatted, or finalized on other devices ...). • Images recorded on other devices may neither be able to be changed. • You cannot change the movie aspect ratio in the following cases. - When [DISC] is too high. A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in actual size. You cannot play back a disc...
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...the playback device. • When you create a disc using the supplied "PMB" software, select 2ch for an instant when the recording layer changes. DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) - Playing back a disc on other devices, edited on again, or repeat removing and inserting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ...8226; Loading of additional recording (p. 75), then remake the DVD menu by your camcorder when . It may have failed. If it on a computer, etc. The DVD menu may freeze for the audio setting. This is not a malfunction. • In the case of times. • You removed the battery pack or...
...the playback device. • When you create a disc using the supplied "PMB" software, select 2ch for an instant when the recording layer changes. DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) - Playing back a disc on other devices, edited on again, or repeat removing and inserting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ...8226; Loading of additional recording (p. 75), then remake the DVD menu by your camcorder when . It may have failed. If it on a computer, etc. The DVD menu may freeze for the audio setting. This is not a malfunction. • In the case of times. • You removed the battery pack or...
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...on your camcorder (p. 81). Movies recorded on DVD-R/DVD+R DL - DVD+RW Unable to [UNFINALIZE]. • [UNFINALIZE] is not available for the following discs, follow the required procedure to record additional movies (p. 75): - DVD+RW - The movie is full. • To a Playlist, you cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation ...not support "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Images cannot be played in the Playlist. Movies recorded on DVD+RW except the last recorded movie • In the case of disc, you can add 99 movies on the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO ...
...on your camcorder (p. 81). Movies recorded on DVD-R/DVD+R DL - DVD+RW Unable to [UNFINALIZE]. • [UNFINALIZE] is not available for the following discs, follow the required procedure to record additional movies (p. 75): - DVD+RW - The movie is full. • To a Playlist, you cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation ...not support "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Images cannot be played in the Playlist. Movies recorded on DVD+RW except the last recorded movie • In the case of disc, you can add 99 movies on the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO ...