Marketing Specifications
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... Blu-ray Disc™ player.6 Hybrid Recording Technology Lets you close to removable Memory Stick PRO DUO™ or SD card media (both sold separately). Zoom (60x Optical, 2000x Digital) Ideal for monitoring or playback. DVD-R/-RW/+RW and +R DL Compatible Compatible with the Sony® DCR-DVD650 Handycam® Camcorder. Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®...
... Blu-ray Disc™ player.6 Hybrid Recording Technology Lets you close to removable Memory Stick PRO DUO™ or SD card media (both sold separately). Zoom (60x Optical, 2000x Digital) Ideal for monitoring or playback. DVD-R/-RW/+RW and +R DL Compatible Compatible with the Sony® DCR-DVD650 Handycam® Camcorder. Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®...
Marketing Specifications
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... (8cm) DVD (DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD+R DL)6 Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold Separately) Single Layer - Blu-ray Disc is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment, Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are simulated. DCR-DVD650 Legacy Handycam® Camcorder Specifi...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 Quick On CONVENIENCE FEATURES Image Stabilization White Balance Fader Effects Scene Selection Mode(s) Face Index Film Roll Index Photo Capture from Movie Still...
... (8cm) DVD (DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD+R DL)6 Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold Separately) Single Layer - Blu-ray Disc is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment, Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are simulated. DCR-DVD650 Legacy Handycam® Camcorder Specifi...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 Quick On CONVENIENCE FEATURES Image Stabilization White Balance Fader Effects Scene Selection Mode(s) Face Index Film Roll Index Photo Capture from Movie Still...
Operating Guide
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...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 exposure for backlit subjects 41 Recording in mirror mode... zoom 45 Playing back a series 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 (MANAGE MEDIA) category 67 Making the disc ...
...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 exposure for backlit subjects 41 Recording in mirror mode... zoom 45 Playing back a series 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 (MANAGE MEDIA) category 67 Making the disc ...
Operating Guide
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...Categories and items of menus " HOME MENU" - 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. " HOME" and... " OPTION" - For items available in the (SETTINGS) category, see page 80. *2 The item is available during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). Taking...
...Categories and items of menus " HOME MENU" - 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. " HOME" and... " OPTION" - For items available in the (SETTINGS) category, see page 80. *2 The item is available during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). Taking...
Operating Guide
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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. 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) - PMB (software) including "PMB Guide" Operating Guide (This manual) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 47, 64) USB cable (1) (p. 65) 21
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. 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) - 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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...lens (p. 125). Move the grip belt to the bottom of the camcorder, then open the disc cover. 2 Press the disc holder in the center 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 take some time ...to remove the disc depending on the disc. When using [DISC SELECT GUIDE] on the disc: - To remove the disc 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 to your camcorder since your ...
...lens (p. 125). Move the grip belt to the bottom of the camcorder, then open the disc cover. 2 Press the disc holder in the center 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 take some time ...to remove the disc depending on the disc. When using [DISC SELECT GUIDE] on the disc: - To remove the disc 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 to your camcorder since your ...
Operating Guide
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... pressing the green button. It also makes the screen font size larger for easy viewing. 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...
... pressing the green button. It also makes the screen font size larger for easy viewing. 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...
Operating Guide
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...still image to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Recording date/time* Previous/Next zTips • You can switch the still image media with ease (Easy Handycam operation) (Continued) zTips • When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to [DATE/TIME] (p. 84).... Returns to be played back. Recording and playing back with [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (DCR-DVD850) (p. 28). 36 t adjust with / t during pause. • You can adjust the volume by touching / during • You can slow ...
...still image to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Recording date/time* Previous/Next zTips • You can switch the still image media with ease (Easy Handycam operation) (Continued) zTips • When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to [DATE/TIME] (p. 84).... Returns to be played back. Recording and playing back with [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (DCR-DVD850) (p. 28). 36 t adjust with / t during pause. • You can adjust the volume by touching / during • You can slow ...
Operating Guide
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...For details on a finalized disc during Easy Handycam operation] appears. Recording/Playback To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY A again. The settings of the menu items automatically return to "finalize" the disc. b Notes • For DVD-R, DVD+R DL, you cannot reuse the disc or ...some menu items are automatically set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation (p. 75). 37 Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation You cannot use the (OPTION) menu. • Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you need to the default settings. For details, see page...
...For details on a finalized disc during Easy Handycam operation] appears. Recording/Playback To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY A again. The settings of the menu items automatically return to "finalize" the disc. b Notes • For DVD-R, DVD+R DL, you cannot reuse the disc or ...some menu items are automatically set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation (p. 75). 37 Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation You cannot use the (OPTION) menu. • Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you need to the default settings. For details, see page...
Operating Guide
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... contains the movie you want to select the recording date of the desired movies, then touch . Previous/Next date 2 Touch / to delete (p. 28). Cancel Easy Handycam operation first. 1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ DELETE]. 4 Touch the movie to the previous screen. 5 Touch t [YES]. 6 When [Completed.] appears, touch . Touch to..., touch . 50 Deleting images b Notes • You cannot restore images once they are displayed on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28), you cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34).
... contains the movie you want to select the recording date of the desired movies, then touch . Previous/Next date 2 Touch / to delete (p. 28). Cancel Easy Handycam operation first. 1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ DELETE]. 4 Touch the movie to the previous screen. 5 Touch t [YES]. 6 When [Completed.] appears, touch . Touch to..., touch . 50 Deleting images b Notes • You cannot restore images once they are displayed on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28), you cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34).
Operating Guide
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... added. Continued , 69 Make a new recording Unfinalize the 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. When the DVD menu has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you to confirm that you cannot...
... added. Continued , 69 Make a new recording Unfinalize the 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. When the DVD menu has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you to confirm that you cannot...
Operating Guide
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...8226; Even when you use an 8 cm CD adaptor with an 8 cm DVD as that was recorded on your camcorder on a disc cannot be copied directly onto a computer to [STYLE1]. • You cannot create a DVD menu for an instant between scenes, or some computers. • Movies stored ... may be played back or edited. Otherwise, a malfunction may cause a malfunction. • Make sure that DVD playback application is installed. b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), the DVD menu style is fixed to be disabled. z Tips • Devices that support subtitles can play back the ...
...8226; Even when you use an 8 cm CD adaptor with an 8 cm DVD as that was recorded on your camcorder on a disc cannot be copied directly onto a computer to [STYLE1]. • You cannot create a DVD menu for an instant between scenes, or some computers. • Movies stored ... may be played back or edited. Otherwise, a malfunction may cause a malfunction. • Make sure that DVD playback application is installed. b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), the DVD menu style is fixed to be disabled. z Tips • Devices that support subtitles can play back the ...
Operating Guide
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...ratio. 74 You can format each side. x DVD-RW Select the recording format, [VIDEO] or [VR] (p. 14), then touch . b Notes • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), the recording format is required on... disc that has been protected on other devices. Format the disc again to be formatted into your camcorder. 4 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA FORMAT] t [DISC]. x DVD+RW Select the aspect ratio of DVD+RW, you use a double-sided disc, formatting is fixed to VIDEO mode. Cancel the protection ...
...ratio. 74 You can format each side. x DVD-RW Select the recording format, [VIDEO] or [VR] (p. 14), then touch . b Notes • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), the recording format is required on... disc that has been protected on other devices. Format the disc again to be formatted into your camcorder. 4 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA FORMAT] t [DISC]. x DVD+RW Select the aspect ratio of DVD+RW, you use a double-sided disc, formatting is fixed to VIDEO mode. Cancel the protection ...
Operating Guide
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... SET 86 DST SET/SUMMERTIME 86 LANGUAGE SET*2 86 GENERAL 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 86 DST SET/SUMMERTIME 86 LANGUAGE SET*2 86 GENERAL 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...
Operating Guide
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Various functions are displayed. Activating functions using your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). (OPTION) Tab 2 Touch the desired item. b Notes • The tabs and items that appears when you cannot find the desired item, touch another...
Various functions are displayed. Activating functions using your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). (OPTION) Tab 2 Touch the desired item. b Notes • The tabs and items that appears when you cannot find the desired item, touch another...
Operating Guide
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... [Next]. The [Handycam Utility] window is completed, "PMB" starts up automatically on the computer, and the imported movies are recorded on the screen of the movies you want to import. The window for this operation (p. 23). 1 Follow step 1 to a computer." 2 Select [ USB CONNECT] (DCR- What you can... entire movies and still images to a computer by Easy PC Back-up ) Movies and still images recorded on the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or recorded on the camcorder screen. 3 Touch [ USB CONNECT]. b Notes • You cannot save movies that have not yet been imported to a computer...
... [Next]. The [Handycam Utility] window is completed, "PMB" starts up automatically on the computer, and the imported movies are recorded on the screen of the movies you want to import. The window for this operation (p. 23). 1 Follow step 1 to a computer." 2 Select [ USB CONNECT] (DCR- What you can... entire movies and still images to a computer by Easy PC Back-up ) Movies and still images recorded on the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or recorded on the camcorder screen. 3 Touch [ USB CONNECT]. b Notes • You cannot save movies that have not yet been imported to a computer...
Operating Guide
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... that have not been imported to a computer are displayed in the [Handycam Utility] window. 4 Select the file format to be imported, and click [Import]. z Tips • To import selected images, select [Media File Import] in the DVD drive. • See page 14 for details on the operation (p. ..." short-cut icon on the computer screen. • If the icon is not displayed on the computer screen, click [Start] - [All Programs] - [Sony Picture Utility] - [Help] - [PMB Guide]. Performing with Your Computer 3 Click [Easy PC Back-up automatically and the imported movies and still images are ...
... that have not been imported to a computer are displayed in the [Handycam Utility] window. 4 Select the file format to be imported, and click [Import]. z Tips • To import selected images, select [Media File Import] in the DVD drive. • See page 14 for details on the operation (p. ..." short-cut icon on the computer screen. • If the icon is not displayed on the computer screen, click [Start] - [All Programs] - [Sony Picture Utility] - [Help] - [PMB Guide]. Performing with Your Computer 3 Click [Easy PC Back-up automatically and the imported movies and still images are ...
Operating Guide
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...camcorder is turned on . • It takes a few seconds for DVD-RW: [VIDEO] • The following table to OFF (CHG) for a while in a cool place. 102 Buttons do not work . • During Easy Handycam...MICREF LEVEL] This is set to the camcorder (p. 22). • Connect the plug of your camcorder and leave it after the power is extremely high. DUBBING button (DCR-DVD850) (p. 54) The (OPTION) button...the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation 102 • Batteries/Power sources 103 • LCD...
...camcorder is turned on . • It takes a few seconds for DVD-RW: [VIDEO] • The following table to OFF (CHG) for a while in a cool place. 102 Buttons do not work . • During Easy Handycam...MICREF LEVEL] This is set to the camcorder (p. 22). • Connect the plug of your camcorder and leave it after the power is extremely high. DUBBING button (DCR-DVD850) (p. 54) The (OPTION) button...the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation 102 • Batteries/Power sources 103 • LCD...
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...) lamp does not light while the battery pack is felt in your Sony dealer. The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being... • This is trying to their defaults automatically. • Following menu settings remain as they were set even during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). - [MOVIE MEDIA SET] - [PHOTO MEDIA SET]* - [AUDIO MODE]* - [WIDE SELECT] - ...SET] - [DEMO MODE] * DCR-DVD850 Your camcorder vibrates. • Vibration occurs depending on for a while in the camcorder when the disc cover is closed without a disc. • Your camcorder is not a malfunction. Fully ...
...) lamp does not light while the battery pack is felt in your Sony dealer. The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being... • This is trying to their defaults automatically. • Following menu settings remain as they were set even during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). - [MOVIE MEDIA SET] - [PHOTO MEDIA SET]* - [AUDIO MODE]* - [WIDE SELECT] - ...SET] - [DEMO MODE] * DCR-DVD850 Your camcorder vibrates. • Vibration occurs depending on for a while in the camcorder when the disc cover is closed without a disc. • Your camcorder is not a malfunction. Fully ...
Operating Guide
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...• Record movies with [AUDIO MODE] 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). The movie is not played in the correct aspect ratio... the last recorded movie • In the case of disc, you can add 99 movies on the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, or 999 108 movies on a DVD+RW, those movies may not support "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Movies cannot be divided. • A movie ...
...• Record movies with [AUDIO MODE] 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). The movie is not played in the correct aspect ratio... the last recorded movie • In the case of disc, you can add 99 movies on the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, or 999 108 movies on a DVD+RW, those movies may not support "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Movies cannot be divided. • A movie ...