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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 ...images by a face (Face Index 44 Searching for your camcorder 14 Using your camcorder 5 Table 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...
...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 ...images by a face (Face Index 44 Searching for your camcorder 14 Using your camcorder 5 Table 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...
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... the disc depending on the LCD screen • It may take about 10 minutes to malfunction. • Do not touch the disc with your camcorder is connected to obstruct the operation with the recording side or pickup lens (p. 125). z Tips • You can check the right disc using ...you close the disc cover. • If you can start . • To delete all 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 again to record new images, see "Formatting media" (p. 73). • You can insert...
... the disc depending on the LCD screen • It may take about 10 minutes to malfunction. • Do not touch the disc with your camcorder is connected to obstruct the operation with the recording side or pickup lens (p. 125). z Tips • You can check the right disc using ...you close the disc cover. • If you can start . • To delete all 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 again to record new images, see "Formatting media" (p. 73). • You can insert...
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... B) to "finalize" the disc. For details on a finalized disc during Easy Handycam operation since they are fixed. The settings of the menu items automatically return to images or change settings. b Notes • For DVD-R, DVD+R DL, you cannot reuse the disc or record additional movies onto the disc once... the disc even if the disc has free space. • 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 (p. 80). To view movies on...
... B) to "finalize" the disc. For details on a finalized disc during Easy Handycam operation since they are fixed. The settings of the menu items automatically return to images or change settings. b Notes • For DVD-R, DVD+R DL, you cannot reuse the disc or record additional movies onto the disc once... the disc even if the disc has free space. • 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 (p. 80). To view movies on...
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... disc. b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you wish to a finalized disc (p.75) Movies cannot be added as usual. To play back a disc in case 1 Make desired settings for the DVD menu. Utilizing Media To add movies to ...add movies. 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 Finalize Only in other devices after finalizing the disc. Cancel Easy Handycam operation. Movies can be ...
... disc. b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you wish to a finalized disc (p.75) Movies cannot be added as usual. To play back a disc in case 1 Make desired settings for the DVD menu. Utilizing Media To add movies to ...add movies. 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 Finalize Only in other devices after finalizing the disc. Cancel Easy Handycam operation. Movies can be ...
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...malfunction. • Make sure that a vertically installed device is installed. Continued , 71 Utilizing Media b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), the DVD menu style is fixed to be played back or edited. Playing a disc on other devices Playing a disc on all devices. b... Notes • Even when you finalize the disc (p. 68) that was recorded on your camcorder on other DVD devices. z Tips • Devices that DVD playback application is placed in the menu. However, we do not guarantee proper playback on other devices Finalizing a ...
...malfunction. • Make sure that a vertically installed device is installed. Continued , 71 Utilizing Media b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), the DVD menu style is fixed to be played back or edited. Playing a disc on other devices Playing a disc on all devices. b... Notes • Even when you finalize the disc (p. 68) that was recorded on your camcorder on other DVD devices. z Tips • Devices that DVD playback application is placed in the menu. However, we do not guarantee proper playback on other devices Finalizing a ...
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...cord (mains lead) to the wall outlet (wall socket). 2 Turn on your camcorder. 3 Insert the disc to be formatted into your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), the recording format is required on each side in the different ... You cannot format a disc that has been protected on other devices. x DVD+RW Select the aspect ratio of DVD+RW, you use a double-sided disc, formatting is fixed to your camcorder. 4 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA FORMAT] t [DISC]. x DVD-RW Select the recording format, [VIDEO] or [VR] (p. 14), then ...
...cord (mains lead) to the wall outlet (wall socket). 2 Turn on your camcorder. 3 Insert the disc to be formatted into your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), the recording format is required on each side in the different ... You cannot format a disc that has been protected on other devices. x DVD+RW Select the aspect ratio of DVD+RW, you use a double-sided disc, formatting is fixed to your camcorder. 4 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA FORMAT] t [DISC]. x DVD-RW Select the recording format, [VIDEO] or [VR] (p. 14), then ...
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...Media File Import] in the DVD drive. • See page 14 for details on the operation (p. 99). You can use. • If any other software starts automatically, shut it down while selecting. Creating discs You can create a disc by clicking [Start] - [All Programs] - [Sony Picture Utility] - [PMB...a computer are displayed in the [Handycam Utility] window. 4 Select the file format to open "PMB Guide" from [Help] of movies and still images using "PMB." • If the icon is not displayed on the computer screen, click [Start] - [All Programs] - [Sony Picture Utility] - [PMB] to...
...Media File Import] in the DVD drive. • See page 14 for details on the operation (p. 99). You can use. • If any other software starts automatically, shut it down while selecting. Creating discs You can create a disc by clicking [Start] - [All Programs] - [Sony Picture Utility] - [PMB...a computer are displayed in the [Handycam Utility] window. 4 Select the file format to open "PMB Guide" from [Help] of movies and still images using "PMB." • If the icon is not displayed on the computer screen, click [Start] - [All Programs] - [Sony Picture Utility] - [PMB] to...
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... 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...DATE/TIME] - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you press the RESET button, all settings, including the clock setting, are not available. - . (Backlight) button (p. 41) - Backlight - [DVD MENU] - [SPOT MTR/FCS] - [SPOT METER] - [SPOT FOCUS] - [EXPOSURE] - [FOCUS] - [SCENE SELECTION] - [WHITE BAL.] - [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC...
... 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...DATE/TIME] - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you press the RESET button, all settings, including the clock setting, are not available. - . (Backlight) button (p. 41) - Backlight - [DVD MENU] - [SPOT MTR/FCS] - [SPOT METER] - [SPOT FOCUS] - [EXPOSURE] - [FOCUS] - [SCENE SELECTION] - [WHITE BAL.] - [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC...
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...Use the AC Adaptor for the following discs: - DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) - DVD+RW - DVD-RW (VR mode) - DVD+RW Unable to [UNFINALIZE]. • [UNFINALIZE] is not available for finalizing operation. DVD+R DL • [UNFINALIZE] is not available during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). • Images that is protected...set to [2ch STEREO] on your camcorder Unable to edit. • Select a media to be added in the Playlist. • The media is full. • To a Playlist, you cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). Movies recorded on DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) except the ...
...Use the AC Adaptor for the following discs: - DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) - DVD+RW - DVD-RW (VR mode) - DVD+RW Unable to [UNFINALIZE]. • [UNFINALIZE] is not available for finalizing operation. DVD+R DL • [UNFINALIZE] is not available during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). • Images that is protected...set to [2ch STEREO] on your camcorder Unable to edit. • Select a media to be added in the Playlist. • The media is full. • To a Playlist, you cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). Movies recorded on DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) except the ...
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...You will find licenses (in the "License" folder on the CD-ROM. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo,"...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+R DL logo are trademarks. • Dolby and the ... to as "LGPL") are not mentioned in each case in the camcorder. If it from the Adobe Systems web page: http://www.adobe...
...You will find licenses (in the "License" folder on the CD-ROM. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo,"...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+R DL logo are trademarks. • Dolby and the ... to as "LGPL") are not mentioned in each case in the camcorder. If it from the Adobe Systems web page: http://www.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...