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...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...Finalizing 68 Playing a disc on a TV ......... 47 Editing (OTHERS) category 49 Deleting images 50 Capturing a still image from a movie 53 Dubbing/copying images to media within your camcorder... 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 ...
...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...Finalizing 68 Playing a disc on a TV ......... 47 Editing (OTHERS) category 49 Deleting images 50 Capturing a still image from a movie 53 Dubbing/copying images to media within your camcorder... 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 ...
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Formatting media 73 Recording additional movies after finalizing 75 Finding the right 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 (...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...
Formatting media 73 Recording additional movies after finalizing 75 Finding the right 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 (...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...
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... your camcorder (p. 30). ** Finalizing is compatible with your camcorder (deleting and rearranging the order of DVD-RW. A finalized disc can be recorded 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. DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-R DVD+R DL Symbols used in your camcorder (50) - Media for your camcorder With your camcorder, you...
... your camcorder (p. 30). ** Finalizing is compatible with your camcorder (deleting and rearranging the order of DVD-RW. A finalized disc can be recorded 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. DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-R DVD+R DL Symbols used in your camcorder (50) - Media for your camcorder With your camcorder, you...
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... the images recorded and edited on your camcorder on other devices, you to add movies (p. 75). Enjoying with your DVD device or consult your dealer. 17 The features of the disc is required in most DVD devices after finalizing. But finalizing is , the more it takes time to finalize the disc first. Unfinalizing allows you need...
... the images recorded and edited on your camcorder on other devices, you to add movies (p. 75). Enjoying with your DVD device or consult your dealer. 17 The features of the disc is required in most DVD devices after finalizing. But finalizing is , the more it takes time to finalize the disc first. Unfinalizing allows you need...
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... COPY*3 EDIT PLAYLIST EDIT USB CONNECT BATTERY INFO Page 50 53 54 55 57 61 95 66 Items MOVIE MEDIA SET*1 PHOTO MEDIA SET*1*3 FINALIZE*1 Page 28 28 68 MEDIA INFO 72 MEDIA FORMAT*1 73 UNFINALIZE 75 DISC SELECT GUIDE 76 REPAIR IMG.DB F. 77 (SETTINGS) category*1 To...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...
... COPY*3 EDIT PLAYLIST EDIT USB CONNECT BATTERY INFO Page 50 53 54 55 57 61 95 66 Items MOVIE MEDIA SET*1 PHOTO MEDIA SET*1*3 FINALIZE*1 Page 28 28 68 MEDIA INFO 72 MEDIA FORMAT*1 73 UNFINALIZE 75 DISC SELECT GUIDE 76 REPAIR IMG.DB F. 77 (SETTINGS) category*1 To...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...
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...setup changes (p.18, 79). To view movies on a disc on other devices (Finalize) To view movies stored on a disc on a finalized disc during Easy Handycam operation] appears. For details on finalizing operation, see page 80. • DVD-RW is formatted with VIDEO mode (p. 14). • You cannot use some ...A again. For details, see page 68. If you set (p. 80). b Notes • For DVD-R, DVD+R DL, you cannot reuse the disc or record additional movies onto the disc once you finalize the disc even if the disc has free space. • You cannot record additional movies on other devices...
...setup changes (p.18, 79). To view movies on a disc on other devices (Finalize) To view movies stored on a disc on a finalized disc during Easy Handycam operation] appears. For details on finalizing operation, see page 80. • DVD-RW is formatted with VIDEO mode (p. 14). • You cannot use some ...A again. For details, see page 68. If you set (p. 80). b Notes • For DVD-R, DVD+R DL, you cannot reuse the disc or record additional movies onto the disc once you finalize the disc even if the disc has free space. • You cannot record additional movies on other devices...
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...database file of the right disc for your purpose (p. 76). 67 DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you to be played on the disc (p. 75). Utilizing Media Utilizing Media (MANAGE MEDIA) ...category This category enables you of the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (p. 77). (MANAGE MEDIA) category Item list ...). MEDIA INFO You can select the media for still images (p. 28). PHOTO MEDIA SET (DCR-DVD850) You can display the media information, such as recordable time (p. 72). UNFINALIZE You can ...
...database file of the right disc for your purpose (p. 76). 67 DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you to be played on the disc (p. 75). Utilizing Media Utilizing Media (MANAGE MEDIA) ...category This category enables you of the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (p. 77). (MANAGE MEDIA) category Item list ...). MEDIA INFO You can select the media for still images (p. 28). PHOTO MEDIA SET (DCR-DVD850) You can display the media information, such as recordable time (p. 72). UNFINALIZE You can ...
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... has a short total recording time (less than 5 min. Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices (Finalizing) Finalizing makes the recorded disc compatible for the DVD menu. 68 in HQ mode, 8 min. in LP mode) b Notes • Playback compatibility with other devices...DVD menu is not required, except in the following cases: 1 To create a DVD menu 2 To play back a disc in other devices and DVD drives of computers. Before finalizing, you can select the style of disc. • DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+R DL: Finalizing is required. • DVD+RW: Finalizing is created for DVD-...
... has a short total recording time (less than 5 min. Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices (Finalizing) Finalizing makes the recorded disc compatible for the DVD menu. 68 in HQ mode, 8 min. in LP mode) b Notes • Playback compatibility with other devices...DVD menu is not required, except in the following cases: 1 To create a DVD menu 2 To play back a disc in other devices and DVD drives of computers. Before finalizing, you can select the style of disc. • DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+R DL: Finalizing is required. • DVD+RW: Finalizing is created for DVD-...
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... 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. Make a new recording Unfinalize the disc. To play back a disc in other devices after finalizing the disc. 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...
... 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. Make a new recording Unfinalize the disc. To play back a disc in other devices after finalizing the disc. 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...
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... the desired style from a minute to a maximum of your camcorder. 3 Insert the disc to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. 2 Turn on your camcorder is completed, touch . Finalizing starts. 6 When finalizing is set to create a DVD menu and finalize the disc, the DVD menu appears for finalizing. 1 Place your camcorder in the case of pattern with playback on your...
... the desired style from a minute to a maximum of your camcorder. 3 Insert the disc to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. 2 Turn on your camcorder is completed, touch . Finalizing starts. 6 When finalizing is set to create a DVD menu and finalize the disc, the DVD menu appears for finalizing. 1 Place your camcorder in the case of pattern with playback on your...
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...8226; Make sure that the DVD drive of your device. • If you have created a DVD menu (p. 70), you to view movies recorded by your camcorder on your camcorder, you must finalize the disc (p. 68). Playing a disc on other devices Playing a disc on other devices Finalizing a disc (p. 68) ...allows you can play back the disc on other DVD devices. b Notes • Even when you use a DVD+RW, you can ...
...8226; Make sure that the DVD drive of your device. • If you have created a DVD menu (p. 70), you to view movies recorded by your camcorder on your camcorder, you must finalize the disc (p. 68). Playing a disc on other devices Playing a disc on other devices Finalizing a disc (p. 68) ...allows you can play back the disc on other DVD devices. b Notes • Even when you use a DVD+RW, you can ...
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Playing a disc on other information by touching . DVD-RW (VR mode) DVD_RTAV folder - Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO]. z Tips • Only the information for the space of finalizing may be recorded depending on the operating conditions. Therefore, the total amount of the media selected on ...Change the media setting as 0 MB even if you perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 73). However, the date and time of the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is recorded. b Notes • The calculation for the media selected on discs are discarded when...
Playing a disc on other information by touching . DVD-RW (VR mode) DVD_RTAV folder - Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO]. z Tips • Only the information for the space of finalizing may be recorded depending on the operating conditions. Therefore, the total amount of the media selected on ...Change the media setting as 0 MB even if you perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 73). However, the date and time of the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is recorded. b Notes • The calculation for the media selected on discs are discarded when...
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...DCR-DVD850) or [MEMORY STICK]. 6 When [Completed.] appears, touch . To remove the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media when formatting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Formatting the disc A DVD-R/DVD+R DL cannot be formatted into your camcorder. 4 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA FORMAT] t [INT. Continued , 73 The disc must be finalized... again to view its original empty state. Replace it with a new disc. To avoid the loss of a DVD-RW (VR mode)/ DVD+RW, formatting deletes all movies on your camcorder. 3 When formatting "Memory Stick PRO Duo...
...DCR-DVD850) or [MEMORY STICK]. 6 When [Completed.] appears, touch . To remove the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media when formatting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Formatting the disc A DVD-R/DVD+R DL cannot be formatted into your camcorder. 4 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA FORMAT] t [INT. Continued , 73 The disc must be finalized... again to view its original empty state. Replace it with a new disc. To avoid the loss of a DVD-RW (VR mode)/ DVD+RW, formatting deletes all movies on your camcorder. 3 When formatting "Memory Stick PRO Duo...
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...camcorder. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder. 4 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [UNFINALIZE]. 5 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 6 When [Completed.] appears, touch . When using a DVD+RW If you have created a DVD menu (p. 70) during finalizing, you can record additional movies on the finalized DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/ DVD... on the (Movie) lamp. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder. Use a new disc. A confirmation screen appears to prompt you to confirm that you wish to turn on the DVD-R/DVD+R DL after finalizing Utilizing Media You can record additional movies on the...
...camcorder. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder. 4 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [UNFINALIZE]. 5 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 6 When [Completed.] appears, touch . When using a DVD+RW If you have created a DVD menu (p. 70) during finalizing, you can record additional movies on the finalized DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/ DVD... on the (Movie) lamp. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder. Use a new disc. A confirmation screen appears to prompt you to confirm that you wish to turn on the DVD-R/DVD+R DL after finalizing Utilizing Media You can record additional movies on the...
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.... • For a double-sided disc, perform these steps for you can format it with your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the operation. • A DVD menu created during finalizing is right for each side of the disc. Finding the right disc (DISC SELECT GUIDE) Select the... option that is right for you on the screen. Recording additional movies after finalizing (Continued) b Notes • Do not apply...
.... • For a double-sided disc, perform these steps for you can format it with your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the operation. • A DVD menu created during finalizing is right for each side of the disc. Finding the right disc (DISC SELECT GUIDE) Select the... option that is right for you on the screen. Recording additional movies after finalizing (Continued) b Notes • Do not apply...
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.... No image is displayed in the current recording/playback situation. • There are some functions you cannot record additional movies on your camcorder during finalizing the disc. Turn on the disc. • You inserted a disc that you use "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media formatted on ...• The ambient temperature is not a malfunction. • The battery pack has not been charged enough. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. • You turned off your camcorder and complete finalizing the disc (p. 68). Movies recorded on DVD-R/DVD+R DL -
.... No image is displayed in the current recording/playback situation. • There are some functions you cannot record additional movies on your camcorder during finalizing the disc. Turn on the disc. • You inserted a disc that you use "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media formatted on ...• The ambient temperature is not a malfunction. • The battery pack has not been charged enough. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. • You turned off your camcorder and complete finalizing the disc (p. 68). Movies recorded on DVD-R/DVD+R DL -
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...DVD+RW • The temperature of images that movie recording starts/stops. Turn off your camcorder and leave it , make the disc to be a slight time difference between the point where you press START/STOP and the actual point that you have just record on the condition of the following discs after finalizing... image you stop recording. • Your camcorder is not supported by your camcorder to "Media" (p. 104). Format the media (internal memory (DCR-DVD850)/ DVD-RW/DVD+RW/"Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (p. 73). Turn off your camcorder, there may look different depending on the ...
...DVD+RW • The temperature of images that movie recording starts/stops. Turn off your camcorder and leave it , make the disc to be a slight time difference between the point where you press START/STOP and the actual point that you have just record on the condition of the following discs after finalizing... image you stop recording. • Your camcorder is not supported by your camcorder to "Media" (p. 104). Format the media (internal memory (DCR-DVD850)/ DVD-RW/DVD+RW/"Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (p. 73). Turn off your camcorder, there may look different depending on the ...
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... may not be played back by touching (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MOVIE MEDIA SET] or [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 28). Playing back images on your camcorder You cannot find the images to be played back. • Select the media to be able to [ON] (p. 82). • [ STEADYSHOT] may not be ... name flashes when viewing the still image.) This is closed on your camcorder with the recording side facing your camcorder (p. 30). • The disc that was recorded, formatted, or finalized on other devices may neither be played back if you inserted a DVD+RW, or no "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is not a ...
... may not be played back by touching (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MOVIE MEDIA SET] or [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 28). Playing back images on your camcorder You cannot find the images to be played back. • Select the media to be able to [ON] (p. 82). • [ STEADYSHOT] may not be ... name flashes when viewing the still image.) This is closed on your camcorder with the recording side facing your camcorder (p. 30). • The disc that was recorded, formatted, or finalized on other devices may neither be played back if you inserted a DVD+RW, or no "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is not a ...
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..., make the disc capable of additional recording (p. 75), then remake the DVD menu by your camcorder when . When you play back the disc, or the disc is not recognized. • Clean the disc using a soft cloth (p. 120). • Finalize the disc (p. 68). • A disc recorded in VR mode cannot... or another playback device, the left and right sounds are heard out of balance (DCR-DVD850). • This may be difficult to [LOW] (p. 94), the recorded sound may happen when sound recorded with (p. 50). The DVD menu may not move to the previous scene. This is a 2ch stereo system,...
..., make the disc capable of additional recording (p. 75), then remake the DVD menu by your camcorder when . When you play back the disc, or the disc is not recognized. • Clean the disc using a soft cloth (p. 120). • Finalize the disc (p. 68). • A disc recorded in VR mode cannot... or another playback device, the left and right sounds are heard out of balance (DCR-DVD850). • This may be difficult to [LOW] (p. 94), the recorded sound may happen when sound recorded with (p. 50). The DVD menu may not move to the previous scene. This is a 2ch stereo system,...
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...follow the required procedure to finalize. • Use the AC Adaptor for finalizing operation. DVD-R - DVD+R DL • [UNFINALIZE] is protected cannot be divided (p. 57). Unable to [UNFINALIZE]. • [UNFINALIZE] is not available for the following movies (p. 50). - DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) -...To a Playlist, you cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). Editing images on your camcorder (p. 81). DVD+RW Unable to capture a still image from a disc to the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Movies cannot be deleted. • You cannot...
...follow the required procedure to finalize. • Use the AC Adaptor for finalizing operation. DVD-R - DVD+R DL • [UNFINALIZE] is protected cannot be divided (p. 57). Unable to [UNFINALIZE]. • [UNFINALIZE] is not available for the following movies (p. 50). - DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) -...To a Playlist, you cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). Editing images on your camcorder (p. 81). DVD+RW Unable to capture a still image from a disc to the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Movies cannot be deleted. • You cannot...