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"Memory Stick PRO Duo" media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media (This size can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick" media (You cannot use any type of memory card other than those mentioned above. • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be used only with "Memory Stick" media compatible equipment, be sure to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from being broken or recorded images from the camcorder - See "About handling of recording/ playback, we recommend using "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media with "Memory Stick PRO" media compatible equipment. • Do not attach...
"Memory Stick PRO Duo" media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media (This size can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick" media (You cannot use any type of memory card other than those mentioned above. • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be used only with "Memory Stick" media compatible equipment, be sure to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from being broken or recorded images from the camcorder - See "About handling of recording/ playback, we recommend using "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media with "Memory Stick PRO" media compatible equipment. • Do not attach...
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... trial recording. - Black points White, red, blue or green points • Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to somebody, it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the camcorder. Doing so might cause your camcorder if necessary (p. 26). To view your images on the internal memory (DCRDVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be saved or recorded. Change the screen language before operating your data...
... trial recording. - Black points White, red, blue or green points • Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to somebody, it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the camcorder. Doing so might cause your camcorder if necessary (p. 26). To view your images on the internal memory (DCRDVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be saved or recorded. Change the screen language before operating your data...
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... two types of menus 18 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 21 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 22 Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 25 Changing the language setting ... 26 Step 4: Making adjustments before operating your camcorder 5 Table of still images (Slide show 46 Playing the images 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 16...
... two types of menus 18 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 21 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 22 Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 25 Changing the language setting ... 26 Step 4: Making adjustments before operating your camcorder 5 Table of still images (Slide show 46 Playing the images 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 16...
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... 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 119 About the "Memory Stick" media 120 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 121 About handling of your camcorder 123 Specifications 127 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ......130 Indicators displayed during recording/ playback 133...
... 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 119 About the "Memory Stick" media 120 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 121 About handling of your camcorder 123 Specifications 127 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ......130 Indicators displayed during recording/ playback 133...
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... correctly displayed under which you use a fully charged battery pack. This may cause a malfunction. 24 The battery pack is damaged. - On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, turn the POWER switch to 86 °F) is worn-out (for selecting the media. The battery pack is recommended. • The available recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder. On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured...
... correctly displayed under which you use a fully charged battery pack. This may cause a malfunction. 24 The battery pack is damaged. - On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, turn the POWER switch to 86 °F) is worn-out (for selecting the media. The battery pack is recommended. • The available recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder. On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured...
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... buttons on -screen displays to show messages in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. z Tips • The date and time does not appear during this time. • In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder to be displayed during playback ([DATA CODE], p. 84). • See page 117 for approximately 5 minutes, to shoot after the power is turned...
... buttons on -screen displays to show messages in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. z Tips • The date and time does not appear during this time. • In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder to be displayed during playback ([DATA CODE], p. 84). • See page 117 for approximately 5 minutes, to shoot after the power is turned...
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... adjustments before recording Getting Started Opening the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to the camcorder • Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [SOUND/DISP SET] t [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 85), and adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. • The information is displayed or hidden (display y no display) each time you open or adjust the LCD panel. Fastening the grip belt Adjust and fasten the grip belt as illustrated, and hold your eyesight. After recording, set the LENS...
... adjustments before recording Getting Started Opening the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to the camcorder • Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [SOUND/DISP SET] t [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 85), and adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. • The information is displayed or hidden (display y no display) each time you open or adjust the LCD panel. Fastening the grip belt Adjust and fasten the grip belt as illustrated, and hold your eyesight. After recording, set the LENS...
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...VCR using the A/V connecting cable 1 or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately). To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Change the setting according to the LINE IN input on the VCR. Device without S VIDEO jack IN Device with S VIDEO jack IN S VIDEO A/V Remote Connector VIDEO (Yellow) (White) AUDIO (Red) VIDEO (White) AUDIO (Red) Recording/Playback : Signal flow 1 A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect to a VCR Connect your camcorder. 2 Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [TV TYPE] t [16:9] or [4:3] t . The yellow plug...
...VCR using the A/V connecting cable 1 or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately). To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Change the setting according to the LINE IN input on the VCR. Device without S VIDEO jack IN Device with S VIDEO jack IN S VIDEO A/V Remote Connector VIDEO (Yellow) (White) AUDIO (Red) VIDEO (White) AUDIO (Red) Recording/Playback : Signal flow 1 A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect to a VCR Connect your camcorder. 2 Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [TV TYPE] t [16:9] or [4:3] t . The yellow plug...
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... being turned off during movie playback. See the table below. Play and pause toggles as the time you want to save still images has to prevent the power from step 2. appears while the still image is captured and stored on your camcorder model. When you want to pause at any point during operation. 1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [PHOTO CAPTURE]. DVD850 t t t t t t b Notes • Using the AC Adaptor as the recording date and time...
... being turned off during movie playback. See the table below. Play and pause toggles as the time you want to save still images has to prevent the power from step 2. appears while the still image is captured and stored on your camcorder model. When you want to pause at any point during operation. 1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [PHOTO CAPTURE]. DVD850 t t t t t t b Notes • Using the AC Adaptor as the recording date and time...
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... the white (left channel) plug to the audio input jack on the device. 6 Start playback on your camcorder. Connect your camcorder, you can dub movies without the declination of their image quality. b Notes • To hide the screen indicators, such as a counter on the screen of the monitor device connected, touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [DISP OUTPUT] t [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) (p. 86). • To record the date/time and camera settings data, display them on the screen (p. 84...
... the white (left channel) plug to the audio input jack on the device. 6 Start playback on your camcorder. Connect your camcorder, you can dub movies without the declination of their image quality. b Notes • To hide the screen indicators, such as a counter on the screen of the monitor device connected, touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [DISP OUTPUT] t [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) (p. 86). • To record the date/time and camera settings data, display them on the screen (p. 84...
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... [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 73). DVD-RW (VR mode) DVD_RTAV folder - To turn off the display, touch . Therefore, the total amount of available and unavailable space appears slightly smaller. • Since there is an image database file area, the used space is not displayed as necessary (p. 28). 72 However, the date and time of the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is displayed. Other discs and modes VIDEO_TS folder Checking media information...
... [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 73). DVD-RW (VR mode) DVD_RTAV folder - To turn off the display, touch . Therefore, the total amount of available and unavailable space appears slightly smaller. • Since there is an image database file area, the used space is not displayed as necessary (p. 28). 72 However, the date and time of the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is displayed. Other discs and modes VIDEO_TS folder Checking media information...
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Functions set in the OPTION MENU (Continued) SCENE SELECTION You can record images effectively in between the camcorder and the subject. * Your camcorder is set to focus only on nearby subjects. SPOTLIGHT** ( ) Select this to take the vivid blue of fireworks. BEACH** ( ) Select this to focus on distant subjects. ** Your camcorder is cleared when you set not to take spectacular shots of the...
Functions set in the OPTION MENU (Continued) SCENE SELECTION You can record images effectively in between the camcorder and the subject. * Your camcorder is set to focus only on nearby subjects. SPOTLIGHT** ( ) Select this to take the vivid blue of fireworks. BEACH** ( ) Select this to focus on distant subjects. ** Your camcorder is cleared when you set not to take spectacular shots of the...
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... can record sound with directivity as you can select the microphone level for recording conversations. Select [LOW] when you want to [ON], appears on the screen. To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF]. 94 The default setting is not suitable for recording sound. When you set [SELF-TIMER] to record exciting and powerful sound in the OPTION MENU (Continued) BLT-IN ZOOM MIC When you press PHOTO, your camcorder...
... can record sound with directivity as you can select the microphone level for recording conversations. Select [LOW] when you want to [ON], appears on the screen. To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF]. 94 The default setting is not suitable for recording sound. When you set [SELF-TIMER] to record exciting and powerful sound in the OPTION MENU (Continued) BLT-IN ZOOM MIC When you press PHOTO, your camcorder...
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...; 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 back a disc on other devices...........107 • Playing back "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on other devices ........109 • Connecting to troubleshoot the problem. Playback zoom (p. 45) - Recording format for DVD-RW: [VIDEO] • The following buttons/functions are not available. - . (Backlight) button (p. 41) - Backlight - [DVD MENU] - [SPOT...
...; 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 back a disc on other devices...........107 • Playing back "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on other devices ........109 • Connecting to troubleshoot the problem. Playback zoom (p. 45) - Recording format for DVD-RW: [VIDEO] • The following buttons/functions are not available. - . (Backlight) button (p. 41) - Backlight - [DVD MENU] - [SPOT...
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... finalizing the disc (p. 68). Turn on your camcorder during finalizing the disc. You can delete on another device. Fully charge the battery pack again. The buttons on DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) except the last recorded movie - Turn off your camcorder (p. 27). Movies recorded on the touch panel do not work at one (p. 22). You cannot operate functions using the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. • If you cannot activate simultaneously (p. 109). If the problem persists, replace the battery pack...
... finalizing the disc (p. 68). Turn on your camcorder during finalizing the disc. You can delete on another device. Fully charge the battery pack again. The buttons on DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) except the last recorded movie - Turn off your camcorder (p. 27). Movies recorded on the touch panel do not work at one (p. 22). You cannot operate functions using the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. • If you cannot activate simultaneously (p. 109). If the problem persists, replace the battery pack...
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... removing and inserting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media a couple of times. • You removed the battery pack or the AC Adaptor while the access lamp is flashing. " " is pressed, playback may freeze for an instant when the recording layer changes. Continued , 107 Troubleshooting DVD+RW Playback freezes for further information. is indicated on the device being used. Playing back a disc on other devices, edited on an image in the instruction manual of the playback device...
... removing and inserting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media a couple of times. • You removed the battery pack or the AC Adaptor while the access lamp is flashing. " " is pressed, playback may freeze for an instant when the recording layer changes. Continued , 107 Troubleshooting DVD+RW Playback freezes for further information. is indicated on the device being used. Playing back a disc on other devices, edited on an image in the instruction manual of the playback device...
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... the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Movies recorded on the media for finalizing operation. Unable to capture a still image from a disc to record additional movies (p. 75): - DVD-R - Playing back "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on the playback device. The movie is not enough free space on DVD+RW except 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 DVD-R/DVD+R DL - Movies cannot be played...
... the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Movies recorded on the media for finalizing operation. Unable to capture a still image from a disc to record additional movies (p. 75): - DVD-R - Playing back "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on the playback device. The movie is not enough free space on DVD+RW except 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 DVD-R/DVD+R DL - Movies cannot be played...
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... cloth. Do not use only "Memory Stick Duo" media, which is about the half size of standard "Memory Stick" media, with 8-bit parallel data transfer, but performs 4-bit parallel data transfer, which is not compatible with your camcorder. You can use solvents such as ball point pen. a 120 Types of "Memory Stick" media "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media Recording/ Playback a* * Your camcorder is used by "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. • This product cannot record or play data that records and transfers the contents in...
... cloth. Do not use only "Memory Stick Duo" media, which is about the half size of standard "Memory Stick" media, with 8-bit parallel data transfer, but performs 4-bit parallel data transfer, which is not compatible with your camcorder. You can use solvents such as ball point pen. a 120 Types of "Memory Stick" media "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media Recording/ Playback a* * Your camcorder is used by "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. • This product cannot record or play data that records and transfers the contents in...
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... Battery Info 66 BEACH 92 BEEP 85 BLACK FADER 93 BLT-IN ZOOM MIC............94 C CALIBRATION 124 CAMERA DATA 84 CANDLE 92 CD-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.......... 26, 84, 134 DC IN jack 22 DC plug 22 DELETE Movies 50 Still images 51 DEMO MODE 87 DIGITAL ZOOM 81 Disc...
... Battery Info 66 BEACH 92 BEEP 85 BLACK FADER 93 BLT-IN ZOOM MIC............94 C CALIBRATION 124 CAMERA DATA 84 CANDLE 92 CD-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.......... 26, 84, 134 DC IN jack 22 DC plug 22 DELETE Movies 50 Still images 51 DEMO MODE 87 DIGITAL ZOOM 81 Disc...
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... "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 7, 32, 120 MICREF LEVEL..........94, 109 Mirror mode 41 Moisture condensation........123 MOVIE DUB 54 MOVIE SETTINGS 81 Movies 34, 39 MPEG 135 N NTSC 116 Number of still images recordable 83 O ONE PUSH 93 OPTION MENU 88 Original DELETE 50 DIVIDE 60 OTHERS category 49 OUTDOOR 93 OUTPUT SETTINGS...........86 P PAL 116 PHOTO COPY 55 PHOTO SETTINGS 83 Playback 35, 42 Playback zoom 45 Playing time 24 Playlist Creating 61 Divide 63 Erase...
... "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 7, 32, 120 MICREF LEVEL..........94, 109 Mirror mode 41 Moisture condensation........123 MOVIE DUB 54 MOVIE SETTINGS 81 Movies 34, 39 MPEG 135 N NTSC 116 Number of still images recordable 83 O ONE PUSH 93 OPTION MENU 88 Original DELETE 50 DIVIDE 60 OTHERS category 49 OUTDOOR 93 OUTPUT SETTINGS...........86 P PAL 116 PHOTO COPY 55 PHOTO SETTINGS 83 Playback 35, 42 Playback zoom 45 Playing time 24 Playlist Creating 61 Divide 63 Erase...