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... media 28 Step 6: Inserting a disc or "Memory 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 ...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 ...
... media 28 Step 6: Inserting a disc or "Memory 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 ...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 ...
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..., see page 80. *2 The item is available during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). " HOME" and " OPTION" - 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 MENU (CAMERA) category (MANAGE MEDIA)...
..., see page 80. *2 The item is available during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). " HOME" and " OPTION" - 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 MENU (CAMERA) category (MANAGE MEDIA)...
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Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. PMB (software) including "PMB Guide" Operating Guide (This manual) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 47, 64) USB cable (1) (p. 65) 21 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.
Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. PMB (software) including "PMB Guide" Operating Guide (This manual) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 47, 64) USB cable (1) (p. 65) 21 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.
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...minutes to remove a disc if the disc has scratches or is dirty with your camcorder is connected to obstruct the operation with fingerprints, etc. while [DISC ACCESS] or [PREPARING TO OPEN] is displayed, touch . x DVD+RW Select the aspect ratio of the disc compartment, and remove the disc by...VIDEO mode. 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 is fixed to malfunction. • Do not touch the disc with the disc set ,...
...minutes to remove a disc if the disc has scratches or is dirty with your camcorder is connected to obstruct the operation with fingerprints, etc. while [DISC ACCESS] or [PREPARING TO OPEN] is displayed, touch . x DVD+RW Select the aspect ratio of the disc compartment, and remove the disc by...VIDEO mode. 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 is fixed to malfunction. • Do not touch the disc with the disc set ,...
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... screen. , Still Images 1 Turn the POWER switch G until the (Movie) lamp lights up. 2 Press EASY A. 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. The images are recorded in...
... screen. , Still Images 1 Turn the POWER switch G until the (Movie) lamp lights up. 2 Press EASY A. 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. The images are recorded in...
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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. • You can...
... 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. • You can...
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For details on a finalized disc during Easy Handycam operation since they are fixed. b Notes • For DVD-R, DVD+R DL, you cannot reuse the disc or record additional movies onto the disc once you need to images or change settings. To view movies on .... • You cannot record additional movies 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. If you want to add...
For details on a finalized disc during Easy Handycam operation since they are fixed. b Notes • For DVD-R, DVD+R DL, you cannot reuse the disc or record additional movies onto the disc once you need to images or change settings. To view movies on .... • You cannot record additional movies 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. If you want to add...
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z Tips • You can select up to be deleted. Cancel Easy Handycam operation first. 1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ DELETE]. 4 Touch the movie to 100 images at one time. Previous/Next date 2 Touch / to the ... the screen to delete (p. 28). to return to confirm. Deleting movies Select beforehand the media which contains the movie you cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). Press and hold the movie on the screen to the previous 3 Touch t [YES]. 4 When [Completed.] appears, touch . 50 Touch screen...
z Tips • You can select up to be deleted. Cancel Easy Handycam operation first. 1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ DELETE]. 4 Touch the movie to 100 images at one time. Previous/Next date 2 Touch / to the ... the screen to delete (p. 28). to return to confirm. Deleting movies Select beforehand the media which contains the movie you cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). Press and hold the movie on the screen to the previous 3 Touch t [YES]. 4 When [Completed.] appears, touch . 50 Touch screen...
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... the disc. 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. Continued , 69 Cancel Easy Handycam operation. Movies can be ...added. b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you wish to add movies. Utilizing Media To add movies to a...
... the disc. 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. Continued , 69 Cancel Easy Handycam operation. Movies can be ...added. b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you wish to add movies. Utilizing Media To add movies to a...
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...installed device is placed in the menu. Continued , 71 Utilizing Media 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. Playing a disc on other devices...disc cannot be copied directly onto a computer to view movies recorded by your camcorder, you can display the recording date and time where the subtitles normally appear (p. 87). b Notes • Do not use a DVD+RW, you to be played back or edited. However, we do not ...
...installed device is placed in the menu. Continued , 71 Utilizing Media 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. Playing a disc on other devices...disc cannot be copied directly onto a computer to view movies recorded by your camcorder, you can display the recording date and time where the subtitles normally appear (p. 87). b Notes • Do not use a DVD+RW, you to be played back or edited. However, we do not ...
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b Notes • 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...
b Notes • 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...
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... 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 (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...
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... OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on a computer. If you right-click the mouse on the screen. Various functions are displayed. b Notes • The tabs and items that appears... when you cannot find the desired item, touch another tab to change the page. 3 Change the setting, then touch . 88 Activating functions using your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy...
... OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on a computer. If you right-click the mouse on the screen. Various functions are displayed. b Notes • The tabs and items that appears... when you cannot find the desired item, touch another tab to change the page. 3 Change the setting, then touch . 88 Activating functions using your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy...
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...recorded on the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media that are displayed in the window. The [Handycam Utility] window is completed, "PMB" starts up automatically on the computer, and the imported movies are recorded on the LCD screen of the... function. • Connect your computer automatically. What you can change the folder. 98 6 Click [Import]. Put a check in "Importing movies on the camcorder screen. 3 Touch [ USB CONNECT]. b Notes • You cannot save movies that have not yet been imported to import from the disc. Importing entire...
...recorded on the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media that are displayed in the window. The [Handycam Utility] window is completed, "PMB" starts up automatically on the computer, and the imported movies are recorded on the LCD screen of the... function. • Connect your computer automatically. What you can change the folder. 98 6 Click [Import]. Put a check in "Importing movies on the camcorder screen. 3 Touch [ USB CONNECT]. b Notes • You cannot save movies that have not yet been imported to import from the disc. Importing entire...
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... - [PMB] to start "PMB" by clicking [Start] - [All Programs] - [Sony Picture Utility] - [PMB]. 3 Click [Folders] or [Calendar] on the left side of the data is completed, "PMB" starts up ] in the DVD drive. • See page 14 for details on the computer screen to open "PMB Guide..." from [Help] of "PMB." Performing with Your Computer 3 Click [Easy PC Back-up automatically and the imported movies and still images are automatically imported to your computer, and place an empty disc in the [Handycam...
... - [PMB] to start "PMB" by clicking [Start] - [All Programs] - [Sony Picture Utility] - [PMB]. 3 Click [Folders] or [Calendar] on the left side of the data is completed, "PMB" starts up ] in the DVD drive. • See page 14 for details on the computer screen to open "PMB Guide..." from [Help] of "PMB." Performing with Your Computer 3 Click [Easy PC Back-up automatically and the imported movies and still images are automatically imported to your computer, and place an empty disc in the [Handycam...
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... pack, then reconnect it for DVD-RW: [VIDEO] • The following buttons/functions are fixed during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation 102 • Batteries/Power... sources 103 • LCD screen/Viewfinder 104 • Media 104 • Recording 105 • Playing back images on your camcorder ....106 • Playing back a...
... pack, then reconnect it for DVD-RW: [VIDEO] • The following buttons/functions are fixed during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation 102 • Batteries/Power... sources 103 • LCD screen/Viewfinder 104 • Media 104 • Recording 105 • Playing back images on your camcorder ....106 • Playing back a...
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... off . • When approximately 5 minutes 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] - [SUB-T DATE] - [ FACE SET] - [ IMAGE SIZE] - [FILE NO.] ...(p. 87), or turn on the power again, or use . Batteries/Power sources The power abruptly turns off your Sony dealer. Troubleshooting Continued , 103 Your camcorder gets warm. • This is not a malfunction. If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the ...
... off . • When approximately 5 minutes 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] - [SUB-T DATE] - [ FACE SET] - [ IMAGE SIZE] - [FILE NO.] ...(p. 87), or turn on the power again, or use . Batteries/Power sources The power abruptly turns off your Sony dealer. Troubleshooting Continued , 103 Your camcorder gets warm. • This is not a malfunction. If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the ...
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...• You cannot edit protected images (p. 57). • You cannot dub movies from a movie. • There is not available during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). • Images that is not recognized. • The device may not be added in the correct aspect ratio depending on the...internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. DVD-R - This is not available for finalizing operation. Movies recorded on DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) except the last recorded movie - DVD-RW (VR mode) - Editing images on your camcorder (p. 81). Do not use the battery pack. • The ...
...• You cannot edit protected images (p. 57). • You cannot dub movies from a movie. • There is not available during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). • Images that is not recognized. • The device may not be added in the correct aspect ratio depending on the...internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. DVD-R - This is not available for finalizing operation. Movies recorded on DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) except the last recorded movie - DVD-RW (VR mode) - Editing images on your camcorder (p. 81). Do not use the battery pack. • The ...
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...Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," " ," "Memory Stick Micro," "MagicGate," " ," "MagicGate Memory Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, and DVD... 80206. Please read the following website and select DCR-SR87. in the camcorder. All other countries. • Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe ...
...Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," " ," "Memory Stick Micro," "MagicGate," " ," "MagicGate Memory Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, and DVD... 80206. Please read the following website and select DCR-SR87. in the camcorder. All other countries. • Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe ...
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...WIDE 31 4:3 31, 47 5.1ch surround recording......40 5.1ch surround sound ...........40 8cm DVD 14 A AC Adaptor 22 Additional recording 75 AREA SET 86 Aspect ratio 47 AUDIO MODE ...ROM 95 Charging time 23 CLOCK SET 25 CLOCK/LANG 86 Computer 95 Connecting TV 47 VCR or DVD/HDD 136 recorders 64 Copying still images 55 D DATA CODE 84 Date Index 45 DATE/TIME............... 135 Double-sided disc 119 DST SET 86 Dubbing movies 54, 64 DVD drive 71 DVD menu 70 DVD-R 14 DVD-RW 14 DVD+R DL 14 DVD+RW 14 E Easy Handycam operation ... 34 Editing 49 EXPOSURE 91 F Face Index 44, 82 FACE...
...WIDE 31 4:3 31, 47 5.1ch surround recording......40 5.1ch surround sound ...........40 8cm DVD 14 A AC Adaptor 22 Additional recording 75 AREA SET 86 Aspect ratio 47 AUDIO MODE ...ROM 95 Charging time 23 CLOCK SET 25 CLOCK/LANG 86 Computer 95 Connecting TV 47 VCR or DVD/HDD 136 recorders 64 Copying still images 55 D DATA CODE 84 Date Index 45 DATE/TIME............... 135 Double-sided disc 119 DST SET 86 Dubbing movies 54, 64 DVD drive 71 DVD menu 70 DVD-R 14 DVD-RW 14 DVD+R DL 14 DVD+RW 14 E Easy Handycam operation ... 34 Editing 49 EXPOSURE 91 F Face Index 44, 82 FACE...