Marketing Specifications
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... Manual N/A Yes Video/S Video/Audio Video/S Video/Audio N/A N/A Hi-speed (2.0 compliant) N/A N/A Sold separately (via A/V Remote jack) N/A N/A N/A N/A CONVENIENCE Hybrid Hybrid Plus...DVD (DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD+R DL)6 Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold Separately) Single Layer - HDMI is prohibited. All other trademarks are simulated. Viewable area measured diagonally. 6. Not supported by Mac OS. 12. DCR-DVD650 Legacy Handycam® Camcorder...Quick On logo and NightShot are trademarks of Sony DVD-R and DVD-RW media recommended. PlayStation is not responsible ...
... Manual N/A Yes Video/S Video/Audio Video/S Video/Audio N/A N/A Hi-speed (2.0 compliant) N/A N/A Sold separately (via A/V Remote jack) N/A N/A N/A N/A CONVENIENCE Hybrid Hybrid Plus...DVD (DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD+R DL)6 Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold Separately) Single Layer - HDMI is prohibited. All other trademarks are simulated. Viewable area measured diagonally. 6. Not supported by Mac OS. 12. DCR-DVD650 Legacy Handycam® Camcorder...Quick On logo and NightShot are trademarks of Sony DVD-R and DVD-RW media recommended. PlayStation is not responsible ...
Operating Guide
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...B digital apparatus complies with the specified type only. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this device must accept any interference received, including... AC Adaptor. Operation is mishandled, the battery pack can help preserve our environment by Sony. • Dispose of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http...the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual thoroughly, and retain it while connected to it for future reference. Battery pack This device...
...B digital apparatus complies with the specified type only. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this device must accept any interference received, including... AC Adaptor. Operation is mishandled, the battery pack can help preserve our environment by Sony. • Dispose of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http...the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual thoroughly, and retain it while connected to it for future reference. Battery pack This device...
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...SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD850 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. These limits are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this device must accept any questions about this before operating your camcorder (Continued) For customers in your camcorder...of the following discs only. - 8cm DVD-RW - 8cm DVD+RW - 8cm DVD-R - 8cm DVD+R DL Connect the equipment into an ... Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD650 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna...
...SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD850 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. These limits are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this device must accept any questions about this before operating your camcorder (Continued) For customers in your camcorder...of the following discs only. - 8cm DVD-RW - 8cm DVD+RW - 8cm DVD-R - 8cm DVD+R DL Connect the equipment into an ... Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD650 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna...
Operating Guide
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... Duo" media adaptor. • When using Sony discs. to apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder • When connecting your camcorder • For recording movies, it is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following when either with "Mark2" ...) lamps (p. 25) or the ACCESS/access lamps (p. 30, 32) are both referred to as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media in this manual. • You cannot use "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media marked either of 512 MB or larger marked with "Memory Stick" media compatible equipment...
... Duo" media adaptor. • When using Sony discs. to apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder • When connecting your camcorder • For recording movies, it is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following when either with "Mark2" ...) lamps (p. 25) or the ACCESS/access lamps (p. 30, 32) are both referred to as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media in this manual. • You cannot use "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media marked either of 512 MB or larger marked with "Memory Stick" media compatible equipment...
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...images and indicators shown in this manual • The operations available depend on DCR-DVD850. • Design and specifications of media you actually see. • Discs in this manual refers to change without notice. About the marks used in this manual are based on the media ... particular operation. The number value indicates the amount of a Carl Zeiss lens. The following marks are subject to 8cm DVD discs. • In this manual, the internal memory (DCR-DVD850), a disc and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called the media. • Unless otherwise specifically indicated, ...
...images and indicators shown in this manual • The operations available depend on DCR-DVD850. • Design and specifications of media you actually see. • Discs in this manual refers to change without notice. About the marks used in this manual are based on the media ... particular operation. The number value indicates the amount of a Carl Zeiss lens. The following marks are subject to 8cm DVD discs. • In this manual, the internal memory (DCR-DVD850), a disc and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called the media. • Unless otherwise specifically indicated, ...
Operating Guide
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... 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 movie can be recorded on your camcorder (deleting and rearranging the order of DVD-RW. A recording format that is required to see whether it with your camcorder (p. 30). ** Finalizing is compatible with your camcorder (50) - Refer to the instruction manual of a disc - - - - z - - - Using..." media you can use a DVD-RW, you can record images on a side of your DVD device to play on other devices (68) z z *1-** z z Making longer recordings on either the internal memory (DCR-DVD850), an 8cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R or DVD+R DL disc, or "Memory ...
... 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 movie can be recorded on your camcorder (deleting and rearranging the order of DVD-RW. A recording format that is required to see whether it with your camcorder (p. 30). ** Finalizing is compatible with your camcorder (50) - Refer to the instruction manual of a disc - - - - z - - - Using..." media you can use a DVD-RW, you can record images on a side of your DVD device to play on other devices (68) z z *1-** z z Making longer recordings on either the internal memory (DCR-DVD850), an 8cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R or DVD+R DL disc, or "Memory ...
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Movies can be played back without unfinalizing. The disc can view the images recorded and edited on your dealer. 17 Refer to the instruction manual supplied with all DVD devices is , the more it takes time to finalize the disc. x Playing the disc on other devices (p. 71) To play a... other devices x Viewing images on a TV (p. 47) You can be added without finalizing. Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on the connected TV. The disc can be played back in some cases. For details, see page 68. bNotes • The...
Movies can be played back without unfinalizing. The disc can view the images recorded and edited on your dealer. 17 Refer to the instruction manual supplied with all DVD devices is , the more it takes time to finalize the disc. x Playing the disc on other devices (p. 71) To play a... other devices x Viewing images on a TV (p. 47) You can be added without finalizing. Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on the connected TV. The disc can be played back in some cases. For details, see page 68. bNotes • The...
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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) - Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. 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) - Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. PMB (software) including "PMB Guide" Operating Guide (This manual) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 47, 64) USB cable (1) (p. 65) 21
Operating Guide
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... be connected. Set the input selector on the VCR to the input jack of the TV you will not output audio. Connect your camcorder to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (sold separately). Continued , 47 Refer also to the LINE IN input on the VCR. Connecting only the S... VIDEO plug will view images on. 1 Turn on your camcorder to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.), if the VCR has an input selector. VCRs or ...
... be connected. Set the input selector on the VCR to the input jack of the TV you will not output audio. Connect your camcorder to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (sold separately). Continued , 47 Refer also to the LINE IN input on the VCR. Connecting only the S... VIDEO plug will view images on. 1 Turn on your camcorder to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.), if the VCR has an input selector. VCRs or ...
Operating Guide
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... recorded image's aspect ratio switches between 16:9 (wide) and 4:3, the image may jitter. • When you set [TV TYPE] to [4:3]. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the ID-1/ID-2 system, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. z Tips • You can display the counter on a 4:3 TV not compatible with the 16...] to [4:3], the image quality may deteriorate. The TV switches to full mode automatically. Playing the images on a TV (Continued) b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with your TV or VCR.
... recorded image's aspect ratio switches between 16:9 (wide) and 4:3, the image may jitter. • When you set [TV TYPE] to [4:3]. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the ID-1/ID-2 system, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. z Tips • You can display the counter on a 4:3 TV not compatible with the 16...] to [4:3], the image quality may deteriorate. The TV switches to full mode automatically. Playing the images on a TV (Continued) b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with your TV or VCR.
Operating Guide
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...channel) of the following ways. Connect the device in either of the A/V connecting cable with an A/V 64 VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders connecting cable. Connect your camcorder to the other device via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. Device without S VIDEO jack IN Device with ...S VIDEO (sold separately). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be produced than with S VIDEO (sold separately), higher quality movies can dub movies played back on your camcorder to the input jack of the other recording devices, such as...
...channel) of the following ways. Connect the device in either of the A/V connecting cable with an A/V 64 VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders connecting cable. Connect your camcorder to the other device via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. Device without S VIDEO jack IN Device with ...S VIDEO (sold separately). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be produced than with S VIDEO (sold separately), higher quality movies can dub movies played back on your camcorder to the input jack of the other recording devices, such as...
Operating Guide
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... want to the audio input jack on the device. 6 Start playback on your camcorder. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (sold separately) 2. Set [TV TYPE] according to the recording device (VCR or DVD/ HDD recorder) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) 1 or an A/V connecting... a device with the devices to the input mode. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the USB cable By connecting a DVD writer, etc. Editing 1 Turn on your camcorder to the display device (p. 47). 4 Insert the recording media in the recording device. b Notes • To hide...
... want to the audio input jack on the device. 6 Start playback on your camcorder. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (sold separately) 2. Set [TV TYPE] according to the recording device (VCR or DVD/ HDD recorder) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) 1 or an A/V connecting... a device with the devices to the input mode. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the USB cable By connecting a DVD writer, etc. Editing 1 Turn on your camcorder to the display device (p. 47). 4 Insert the recording media in the recording device. b Notes • To hide...
Operating Guide
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..., touch [END] t [YES] and disconnect the USB cable. Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD/ HDD recorders (Continued) 2 Connect the (USB) jack of the attached battery. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the connected device for details. 5 When dubbing is shown. 3 Touch media which ...to a DVD writer, etc. The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the connected device. Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [BATTERY INFO]. To turn off the display, touch . 66 using the supplied USB cable (p. 130). Checking battery information You can check the approximate remaining capacity of your camcorder to be ...
..., touch [END] t [YES] and disconnect the USB cable. Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD/ HDD recorders (Continued) 2 Connect the (USB) jack of the attached battery. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the connected device for details. 5 When dubbing is shown. 3 Touch media which ...to a DVD writer, etc. The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the connected device. Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [BATTERY INFO]. To turn off the display, touch . 66 using the supplied USB cable (p. 130). Checking battery information You can check the approximate remaining capacity of your camcorder to be ...
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... sure that the DVD drive of your camcorder, you must finalize the disc (p. 68). You can display the recording date and time where the subtitles normally appear (p. 87). z Tips • Devices that was recorded on your device. • If you have created a DVD menu (p. 70), you to the instruction manual of the computer can...
... sure that the DVD drive of your camcorder, you must finalize the disc (p. 68). You can display the recording date and time where the subtitles normally appear (p. 87). z Tips • Devices that was recorded on your device. • If you have created a DVD menu (p. 70), you to the instruction manual of the computer can...
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.... • You can select the maximum zoom level in LP mode, the quality of each media (p. 28). How to the instruction manuals supplied with B. WIDE SELECT When recording images, you can select audio recording format. Note that the image quality decreases when you select the...2. The zooming zone appears when you use the digital zoom. B OFF Up to the TV connected for playback (p. 47). Continued , 81 Customizing Your Camcorder If the item is performed optically. REC MODE (Recording mode) You can select a recording mode to the TV connected. HQ ( ) Records in high ...
.... • You can select the maximum zoom level in LP mode, the quality of each media (p. 28). How to the instruction manuals supplied with B. WIDE SELECT When recording images, you can select audio recording format. Note that the image quality decreases when you select the...2. The zooming zone appears when you use the digital zoom. B OFF Up to the TV connected for playback (p. 47). Continued , 81 Customizing Your Camcorder If the item is performed optically. REC MODE (Recording mode) You can select a recording mode to the TV connected. HQ ( ) Records in high ...
Operating Guide
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When you move the POWER switch to (Movie). When you press DUBBING (DCR-DVD850) - CALIBRATION See page 124. If the item is not automatically turned off. When you press (HOME)/ (VIEW IMAGES). NEVER The camcorder is not on a device with B. GENERAL SET (Other setup items) Touch 1, then ...MENU) t page 79 The default settings are marked with a subtitle display function. Also refer to [NEVER]. When you connect your camcorder for more than approximately 5 minutes. How to set to the instruction manual of the playback device. b Notes • When you press START/STOP. -
When you move the POWER switch to (Movie). When you press DUBBING (DCR-DVD850) - CALIBRATION See page 124. If the item is not automatically turned off. When you press (HOME)/ (VIEW IMAGES). NEVER The camcorder is not on a device with B. GENERAL SET (Other setup items) Touch 1, then ...MENU) t page 79 The default settings are marked with a subtitle display function. Also refer to [NEVER]. When you connect your camcorder for more than approximately 5 minutes. How to set to the instruction manual of the playback device. b Notes • When you press START/STOP. -
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...[END] in step 1. and 9 appear. 2 Touch [END]. Functions set in the OPTION MENU Items you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [MANUAL]. b Notes • If you can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it at a subject not located at the same time. 1 Touch... the point where you want to fix and adjust the exposure on the screen. The default settings are automatically set to [MANUAL]. SPOT FOCUS You can adjust the exposure and focus for the selected subject simultaneously. This function enables you to use [SPOT METER] (p. 90...
...[END] in step 1. and 9 appear. 2 Touch [END]. Functions set in the OPTION MENU Items you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [MANUAL]. b Notes • If you can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it at a subject not located at the same time. 1 Touch... the point where you want to fix and adjust the exposure on the screen. The default settings are automatically set to [MANUAL]. SPOT FOCUS You can adjust the exposure and focus for the selected subject simultaneously. This function enables you to use [SPOT METER] (p. 90...
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... 1. z Tips • It is easier to focus on close distance down to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO] t in step 1. Continued , 91 Customizing Your Camcorder TELE MACRO This is useful to manual. - FOCUS You can blur out backgrounds and the subject stands out clearer. To return the setting to about 59 1/8 in the following...
... 1. z Tips • It is easier to focus on close distance down to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO] t in step 1. Continued , 91 Customizing Your Camcorder TELE MACRO This is useful to manual. - FOCUS You can blur out backgrounds and the subject stands out clearer. To return the setting to about 59 1/8 in the following...
Operating Guide
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... movie aspect ratio in the following cases. - Playing back images on [MOVIE MEDIA SET], you inserted a DVD+RW, or no "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is selected on your camcorder and leave it for a while in bright light. • This phenomenon is too high. The LCD panel... 120). The playback image is not a malfunction. A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in actual size. Adjust the focus manually (p. 91). [ STEADYSHOT] does not function. • Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [AUTO] (p. 91). • The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus...
... movie aspect ratio in the following cases. - Playing back images on [MOVIE MEDIA SET], you inserted a DVD+RW, or no "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is selected on your camcorder and leave it for a while in bright light. • This phenomenon is too high. The LCD panel... 120). The playback image is not a malfunction. A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in actual size. Adjust the focus manually (p. 91). [ STEADYSHOT] does not function. • Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [AUTO] (p. 91). • The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus...
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... instruction manual of the playback device for an instant when the recording layer changes. This is not a malfunction. • If the playback device is not a malfunction. For the following discs, make the disc capable of additional recording (p. 75), then remake the DVD menu by your camcorder when . DVD+RW ... not support VR mode. " " is indicated on a computer or another playback device, the left and right sounds are heard out of balance (DCR-DVD850). • This may happen when sound recorded with 5.1ch surround is converted to 2ch (normal stereo sound) on an image in the VISUAL...
... instruction manual of the playback device for an instant when the recording layer changes. This is not a malfunction. • If the playback device is not a malfunction. For the following discs, make the disc capable of additional recording (p. 75), then remake the DVD menu by your camcorder when . DVD+RW ... not support VR mode. " " is indicated on a computer or another playback device, the left and right sounds are heard out of balance (DCR-DVD850). • This may happen when sound recorded with 5.1ch surround is converted to 2ch (normal stereo sound) on an image in the VISUAL...