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...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 Additional 114 Information Quick 130 Reference Spanish Quick Guide/ 140 Guía rápida en español © 2009 Sony... Corporation http://www.sony.net/ Printed...
...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 Additional 114 Information Quick 130 Reference Spanish Quick Guide/ 140 Guía rápida en español © 2009 Sony... Corporation http://www.sony.net/ Printed...
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.... - 8cm DVD-RW - 8cm DVD+RW - 8cm DVD-R - 8cm DVD+R DL These ...SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD850 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of the FCC Rules. This product has received UL Listing. However, there is an internationally recognized safety organization. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD650 Responsible Party:Sony... Electronics Inc. If you can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the equipment in the U.S.A. Read this before operating your camcorder...
.... - 8cm DVD-RW - 8cm DVD+RW - 8cm DVD-R - 8cm DVD+R DL These ...SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD850 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of the FCC Rules. This product has received UL Listing. However, there is an internationally recognized safety organization. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD650 Responsible Party:Sony... Electronics Inc. If you can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the equipment in the U.S.A. Read this before operating your camcorder...
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...DCRDVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. It adopts the MTF measurement system for trial recording. - However, there may cause malfunctions. • Do not aim at dusk. Doing so might cause your camcorder to direct sunlight for illustrating the operating procedures. DCR-DVD650 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for DCR-DVD850... recorded on a TV, you destroy the actual body of the sun only in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is recommended that you need an NTSC system-based TV. • Television programs, films, video...
...DCRDVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. It adopts the MTF measurement system for trial recording. - However, there may cause malfunctions. • Do not aim at dusk. Doing so might cause your camcorder to direct sunlight for illustrating the operating procedures. DCR-DVD650 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for DCR-DVD850... recorded on a TV, you destroy the actual body of the sun only in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is recommended that you need an NTSC system-based TV. • Television programs, films, video...
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...of media. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. For DCR-DVD650: Sound is recorded in ( ) are the minimum recording time. Enjoying with [AUDIO MODE] (p. 81). M stands for Mbps. • For DCR-DVD850: You can ... 119). • See page 33 for the recordable time on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. This technology causes fluctuations in minutes using the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) and on media type and the [REC MODE] (p. 81) setting. Media type * 9M (HQ) (high quality) 230 (205) 20 (18) ...
...of media. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. For DCR-DVD650: Sound is recorded in ( ) are the minimum recording time. Enjoying with [AUDIO MODE] (p. 81). M stands for Mbps. • For DCR-DVD850: You can ... 119). • See page 33 for the recordable time on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. This technology causes fluctuations in minutes using the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) and on media type and the [REC MODE] (p. 81) setting. Media type * 9M (HQ) (high quality) 230 (205) 20 (18) ...
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..., play back, or edit images on a disc. DCR-DVD850 In the default setting, both movies and still images are recorded on the selected media. The movie media setting screen appears. 4 When [Completed.] appears, touch . DCR-DVD650 In the default setting, movies are recorded 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, ...
..., play back, or edit images on a disc. DCR-DVD850 In the default setting, both movies and still images are recorded on the selected media. The movie media setting screen appears. 4 When [Completed.] appears, touch . DCR-DVD650 In the default setting, movies are recorded 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, ...
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...in the wrong direction may cause a malfunction. to the camcorder - Recording time of "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. z Tips • For DCR-DVD850: You can select the audio recording format of when using "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media made by Sony Corporation. to apply mechanical shock or vibration to remove the...enough free space.] is on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Figures in the table are approximate recording time in minutes of movies on : - For DCR-DVD650: Sound is less than 5 minutes, appears. Lightly push the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media in 2ch stereo. • See page 83 for...
...in the wrong direction may cause a malfunction. to the camcorder - Recording time of "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. z Tips • For DCR-DVD850: You can select the audio recording format of when using "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media made by Sony Corporation. to apply mechanical shock or vibration to remove the...enough free space.] is on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Figures in the table are approximate recording time in minutes of movies on : - For DCR-DVD650: Sound is less than 5 minutes, appears. Lightly push the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media in 2ch stereo. • See page 83 for...
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DCR-DVD650 In the default setting, movies are recorded on the internal memory. Do not apply shock or vibration ... onto the media. z Tips • See page 7 for movies by touching (HOME) D (or E) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO] (p. 72). 38 DCR-DVD850 In the default setting, both movies and still images are recorded on a disc. PHOTO F (HOME) E START/STOP B (HOME) D START/STOP C POWER switch A... You can check the free media space 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....
DCR-DVD650 In the default setting, movies are recorded on the internal memory. Do not apply shock or vibration ... onto the media. z Tips • See page 7 for movies by touching (HOME) D (or E) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO] (p. 72). 38 DCR-DVD850 In the default setting, both movies and still images are recorded on a disc. PHOTO F (HOME) E START/STOP B (HOME) D START/STOP C POWER switch A... You can check the free media space 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....
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... IMAGES) C (HOME) E (VIEW IMAGES) B 1 Turn the POWER switch A to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) B (or C). DCR-DVD650 In the default setting, movies on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28), a disc type appears. You cannot search for images by recording date. 42 DCR-DVD850 In the default setting, images in the media setting (p. 28). Displays movies...
... IMAGES) C (HOME) E (VIEW IMAGES) B 1 Turn the POWER switch A to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) B (or C). DCR-DVD650 In the default setting, movies on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28), a disc type appears. You cannot search for images by recording date. 42 DCR-DVD850 In the default setting, images in the media setting (p. 28). Displays movies...
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... is unnecessary. DCR-DVD650: Step 2 is marked with . Model DCRDVD650 DCRDVD850 From To t t t b Notes • Using the AC Adaptor as the power source is recommended to prevent the power from the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media to a disc. Or, press DUBBING on your camcorder beforehand. Insert a disc in your camcorder (DCR-DVD850). Go to...
... is unnecessary. DCR-DVD650: Step 2 is marked with . Model DCRDVD650 DCRDVD850 From To t t t b Notes • Using the AC Adaptor as the power source is recommended to prevent the power from the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media to a disc. Or, press DUBBING on your camcorder beforehand. Insert a disc in your camcorder (DCR-DVD850). Go to...
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Usable discs 8 cm DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-R/ DVD+R DL Movie recording format Internal memory (DCR-DVD850) MPEG2-PS Disc DVD-RW: DVD-VIDEO (VIDEO mode), DVD-Video Recording (VR mode) DVD+RW: DVD+RW Video DVD-R/DVD+R DL: DVD-VIDEO "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media MPEG2-PS Still image recording format... compression format MPEG2/JPEG (Still images) Audio compression format DCR-DVD650 Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator DCR-DVD850 Dolby Digital 2ch/5.1ch Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Internal memory (DCR-DVD850) 16 GB When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals ...
Usable discs 8 cm DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-R/ DVD+R DL Movie recording format Internal memory (DCR-DVD850) MPEG2-PS Disc DVD-RW: DVD-VIDEO (VIDEO mode), DVD-Video Recording (VR mode) DVD+RW: DVD+RW Video DVD-R/DVD+R DL: DVD-VIDEO "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media MPEG2-PS Still image recording format... compression format MPEG2/JPEG (Still images) Audio compression format DCR-DVD650 Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator DCR-DVD850 Dolby Digital 2ch/5.1ch Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Internal memory (DCR-DVD850) 16 GB When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals ...
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... parts with the rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30 attached Mass (Approx.) DCR-DVD650 390 g (13 oz) main unit only 440 g (15 oz) including the rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30 and a disc DCR-DVD850 390 g (13 oz) main unit only 430 g (15 oz...21. Specifications (Continued) General Power requirements DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption DCR-DVD650 Using the LCD screen (normal brightness): 2.4 W Using the Viewfinder: 2.2 W DCR-DVD850 Using the LCD screen (normal brightness): 2.1 W Using the Viewfinder: 1.9 W Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °...
... parts with the rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30 attached Mass (Approx.) DCR-DVD650 390 g (13 oz) main unit only 440 g (15 oz) including the rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30 and a disc DCR-DVD850 390 g (13 oz) main unit only 430 g (15 oz...21. Specifications (Continued) General Power requirements DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption DCR-DVD650 Using the LCD screen (normal brightness): 2.4 W Using the Viewfinder: 2.2 W DCR-DVD850 Using the LCD screen (normal brightness): 2.1 W Using the Viewfinder: 1.9 W Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °...
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...) M DUBBING button* (54) 130 N DISP button (27) * DCR-DVD850 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. For how to adjust the volume, see page 44. C RESET button Initializes all the settings, including the setting of the date and time. DCR-DVD650 A Speaker (36, 44) Playback sounds come out from...
...) M DUBBING button* (54) 130 N DISP button (27) * DCR-DVD850 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. For how to adjust the volume, see page 44. C RESET button Initializes all the settings, including the setting of the date and time. DCR-DVD650 A Speaker (36, 44) Playback sounds come out from...