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...the HOME MENU 79 Using the HOME MENU 79 List of the (SETTINGS) category items 80 MOVIE SETTINGS 81 (Items for recording movies) PHOTO SETTINGS 83 (Items for recording still images) VIEW IMAGES SET 84 (Items to customize the display) SOUND/DISP SET 85 (Items to ... Performing with Your Computer What you can 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 ...
...the HOME MENU 79 Using the HOME MENU 79 List of the (SETTINGS) category items 80 MOVIE SETTINGS 81 (Items for recording movies) PHOTO SETTINGS 83 (Items for recording still images) VIEW IMAGES SET 84 (Items to customize the display) SOUND/DISP SET 85 (Items to ... Performing with Your Computer What you can 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 ...
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...DUB] function on the compatibility of your needs. Dubbing from the internal memory (DCRDVD850), a disc or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (p. 28). Enjoying with Your Camcorder Enjoying with Your Camcorder Enjoy using various "Media" according to your needs Selecting media You can select ...desired media for movies or still images, you can select either [MOVIE MEDIA SET] or [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (DCRDVD850) according to your camcorder. To set the...
...DUB] function on the compatibility of your needs. Dubbing from the internal memory (DCRDVD850), a disc or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (p. 28). Enjoying with Your Camcorder Enjoying with Your Camcorder Enjoy using various "Media" according to your needs Selecting media You can select ...desired media for movies or still images, you can select either [MOVIE MEDIA SET] or [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (DCRDVD850) according to your camcorder. To set the...
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... 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. For items available in the (SETTINGS) category, see page 80. *2 The item is ...ROLL*1 FACE*1 PLAYLIST Page 42 44 44 61 (OTHERS) category Items DELETE*2 PHOTO CAPTURE*3 MOVIE DUB*3 PHOTO 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...
... 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. For items available in the (SETTINGS) category, see page 80. *2 The item is ...ROLL*1 FACE*1 PLAYLIST Page 42 44 44 61 (OTHERS) category Items DELETE*2 PHOTO CAPTURE*3 MOVIE DUB*3 PHOTO 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...
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... (The icon differs depending on the lamp of the screen. b Notes • You cannot select a disc for still images (DCR-DVD850) 1 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. Media icon 2 Touch the desired media. Getting Started Selecting media for the still image media. 3 Touch [YES]. 4 When [Completed.] appears, touch .
... (The icon differs depending on the lamp of the screen. b Notes • You cannot select a disc for still images (DCR-DVD850) 1 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. Media icon 2 Touch the desired media. Getting Started Selecting media for the still image media. 3 Touch [YES]. 4 When [Completed.] appears, touch .
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...beep sounds), then press it while pressing the green button. appears on the screen. , 3 Press START/STOP H (or E) to start recording.* 3 Press PHOTO F lightly to OFF (CHG), turn it fully B (a shutter click sounds). [STBY] t [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. * ... appears on the selected media (p. 28). Flashing t Lights up 34 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. It also makes...
...beep sounds), then press it while pressing the green button. appears on the screen. , 3 Press START/STOP H (or E) to start recording.* 3 Press PHOTO F lightly to OFF (CHG), turn it fully B (a shutter click sounds). [STBY] t [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. * ... appears on the selected media (p. 28). Flashing t Lights up 34 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. It also makes...
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.... Recording date/time* Previous/Next zTips • You can change the movie media with [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28). Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam operation) (Continued) zTips • When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to be played back. t adjust with / t during pause... to the VISUAL INDEX screen. • You can slow down the playback speed by touching / during • You can switch the still image media with [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (DCR-DVD850) (p. 28). 36
.... Recording date/time* Previous/Next zTips • You can change the movie media with [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28). Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam operation) (Continued) zTips • When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to be played back. t adjust with / t during pause... to the VISUAL INDEX screen. • You can slow down the playback speed by touching / during • You can switch the still image media with [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (DCR-DVD850) (p. 28). 36
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Still images are recorded on a disc. Open the lens cover (p. 27). PHOTO F (HOME) E START/STOP B (HOME) D START/STOP C POWER switch A If the POWER switch is set to your camcorder. • You can use in your camcorder, and do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor. • In the case that [INT. Do...
Still images are recorded on a disc. Open the lens cover (p. 27). PHOTO F (HOME) E START/STOP B (HOME) D START/STOP C POWER switch A If the POWER switch is set to your camcorder. • You can use in your camcorder, and do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor. • In the case that [INT. Do...
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... to or . b Notes • You cannot record still images on a disc. Recording/Playback Movies 1 Turn the POWER switch A until the (Still) lamp lights up. 2 Press PHOTO F lightly to [ON] (the default setting) during movie recording (p. 82). • You can switch recording between movies and still images by touching (HOME) D (or E) t (CAMERA...
... to or . b Notes • You cannot record still images on a disc. Recording/Playback Movies 1 Turn the POWER switch A until the (Still) lamp lights up. 2 Press PHOTO F lightly to [ON] (the default setting) during movie recording (p. 82). • You can switch recording between movies and still images by touching (HOME) D (or E) t (CAMERA...
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...camcorder to a computer or another device using the USB cable (p. 95). BATTERY INFO You can select the media of the image to be edited by touching (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MOVIE MEDIA SET]/[PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 28). PHOTO... memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (p. 55). PHOTO COPY (DCR-DVD850) You can capture a selected scene from a recorded movie as a still image (p. 53). MOVIE...for viewing, editing or creating an original DVD. (OTHERS) category b Notes • You can check the approximate remaining battery level (p. 66). 49
...camcorder to a computer or another device using the USB cable (p. 95). BATTERY INFO You can select the media of the image to be edited by touching (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MOVIE MEDIA SET]/[PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 28). PHOTO... memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (p. 55). PHOTO COPY (DCR-DVD850) You can capture a selected scene from a recorded movie as a still image (p. 53). MOVIE...for viewing, editing or creating an original DVD. (OTHERS) category b Notes • You can check the approximate remaining battery level (p. 66). 49
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... 2. When you selected. Model DCRDVD650 Movies in Still images in t t DCR- appears while the still image is captured and stored on your camcorder model. See the table below. Play and pause toggles as the power source is played back. 3 Touch to pause at any point during operation.... 1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [PHOTO CAPTURE]. Adjusts the capturing point with more precision after the capturing point has been selected with . b Notes • The media where you want to ...
... 2. When you selected. Model DCRDVD650 Movies in Still images in t t DCR- appears while the still image is captured and stored on your camcorder model. See the table below. Play and pause toggles as the power source is played back. 3 Touch to pause at any point during operation.... 1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [PHOTO CAPTURE]. Adjusts the capturing point with more precision after the capturing point has been selected with . b Notes • The media where you want to ...
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...to confirm. Touch to return to the previous screen. 3 Touch t [YES]. 4 When [Completed.] appears, touch . The selected still image is marked with . The [PHOTO COPY] screen appears. 2 Touch [COPY by date]. Touch to return to the previous screen. 4 Touch t [YES]. 5 When [Completed.] appears, touch . 56 ... images to select the recording date of the desired still images, then touch . Previous/Next date 2 Touch / to media within your camcorder (Continued) z Tips • To check the copied still images, select [MEMORY STICK] on [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 29). 1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS...
...to confirm. Touch to return to the previous screen. 3 Touch t [YES]. 4 When [Completed.] appears, touch . The selected still image is marked with . The [PHOTO COPY] screen appears. 2 Touch [COPY by date]. Touch to return to the previous screen. 4 Touch t [YES]. 5 When [Completed.] appears, touch . 56 ... images to select the recording date of the desired still images, then touch . Previous/Next date 2 Touch / to media within your camcorder (Continued) z Tips • To check the copied still images, select [MEMORY STICK] on [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 29). 1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS...
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PHOTO MEDIA SET (DCR-DVD850) You can select the media for movies (p. 28). You can repair the image 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). UNFINALIZE You can display the media information, such as recordable...
PHOTO MEDIA SET (DCR-DVD850) You can select the media for movies (p. 28). You can repair the image 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). UNFINALIZE You can display the media information, such as recordable...
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... MODE 81 AUDIO MODE*1 81 WIDE SELECT 81 DIGITAL ZOOM 81 STEADYSHOT 82 AUTO SLW SHUTTR 82 GUIDEFRAME 82 REMAINING SET 82 FACE SET*2 82 PHOTO SETTINGS (p. 83) Items Page IMAGE SIZE*2 83 FILE NO. 83 AUTO SLW SHUTTR 82 GUIDEFRAME 82 VIEW IMAGES SET (p. 84) Items Page DATA CODE 84... 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...
... MODE 81 AUDIO MODE*1 81 WIDE SELECT 81 DIGITAL ZOOM 81 STEADYSHOT 82 AUTO SLW SHUTTR 82 GUIDEFRAME 82 REMAINING SET 82 FACE SET*2 82 PHOTO SETTINGS (p. 83) Items Page IMAGE SIZE*2 83 FILE NO. 83 AUTO SLW SHUTTR 82 GUIDEFRAME 82 VIEW IMAGES SET (p. 84) Items Page DATA CODE 84... 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...
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... still images varies depending on the internal memory. z Tips • You can be recorded with another one. PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for each "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. The recordable number of still images varies depending on ...the screen when you are marked with a capacity of when using "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media made by Sony Corporation. FILE NO. (File number) B SERIES Assigns file numbers in the table are of the recordable number... recording still images) Touch 1, then 2. If the item is replaced with your camcorder. GUIDEFRAME See page 82. 83 Customizing Your...
... still images varies depending on the internal memory. z Tips • You can be recorded with another one. PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for each "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. The recordable number of still images varies depending on ...the screen when you are marked with a capacity of when using "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media made by Sony Corporation. FILE NO. (File number) B SERIES Assigns file numbers in the table are of the recordable number... recording still images) Touch 1, then 2. If the item is replaced with your camcorder. GUIDEFRAME See page 82. 83 Customizing Your...
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... move the power zoom lever. The default setting is not suitable for recording sound. MICREF LEVEL You can record sound with directivity as you press PHOTO, your camcorder starts counting down, and records a still image after about 10 seconds. To cancel recording, touch [RESET]. B NORMAL Records various surround sounds, converting them into...
... move the power zoom lever. The default setting is not suitable for recording sound. MICREF LEVEL You can record sound with directivity as you press PHOTO, your camcorder starts counting down, and records a still image after about 10 seconds. To cancel recording, touch [RESET]. B NORMAL Records various surround sounds, converting them into...
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...; When approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you press EASY, menu settings do not operate your hand or a faint sound is heard during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). - [MOVIE MEDIA SET] - [PHOTO MEDIA SET]* - [AUDIO MODE]* - [WIDE SELECT] - [SUB-T DATE] - [ FACE SET] - [ IMAGE SIZE] - [FILE NO.] - [VOLUME] - [... depending on for a while in a cool place. Troubleshooting Continued , 103 A motor sound is heard in your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off your Sony dealer. Change the setting of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 87), or turn on the condition of use the AC Adaptor...
...; When approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you press EASY, menu settings do not operate your hand or a faint sound is heard during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). - [MOVIE MEDIA SET] - [PHOTO MEDIA SET]* - [AUDIO MODE]* - [WIDE SELECT] - [SUB-T DATE] - [ FACE SET] - [ IMAGE SIZE] - [FILE NO.] - [VOLUME] - [... depending on for a while in a cool place. Troubleshooting Continued , 103 A motor sound is heard in your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off your Sony dealer. Change the setting of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 87), or turn on the condition of use the AC Adaptor...
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... is displayed. Format the media (internal memory (DCR-DVD850)/ DVD-RW/DVD+RW/"Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (p. 73). Or use a new disc or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. • When you stop recording. • Your camcorder is extremely high. Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images. • The playback screen is...
... is displayed. Format the media (internal memory (DCR-DVD850)/ DVD-RW/DVD+RW/"Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (p. 73). Or use a new disc or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. • When you stop recording. • Your camcorder is extremely high. Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images. • The playback screen is...
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... sodium lamp, or mercury lamp. Playing back images on your camcorder with the recording side facing your camcorder (p. 30). • The disc that was recorded, formatted, or finalized on [MOVIE MEDIA SET], you inserted a DVD+RW, or no "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is called ...STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 82). • [ STEADYSHOT] may not be played back by touching (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MOVIE MEDIA SET] or [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 28). This is inserted. - The LCD panel is not a malfunction. Troubleshooting (Continued) The movie aspect ratio (16:9/4:3) cannot be able to ...
... sodium lamp, or mercury lamp. Playing back images on your camcorder with the recording side facing your camcorder (p. 30). • The disc that was recorded, formatted, or finalized on [MOVIE MEDIA SET], you inserted a DVD+RW, or no "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is called ...STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 82). • [ STEADYSHOT] may not be played back by touching (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MOVIE MEDIA SET] or [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 28). This is inserted. - The LCD panel is not a malfunction. Troubleshooting (Continued) The movie aspect ratio (16:9/4:3) cannot be able to ...
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... "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on your camcorder Unable to edit. • Select a media to [UNFINALIZE]. • [UNFINALIZE] is full. • To a Playlist, you cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). DVD+RW Unable to be edited by touching (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MOVIE MEDIA SET] or [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 28). • You cannot...
... "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on your camcorder Unable to edit. • Select a media to [UNFINALIZE]. • [UNFINALIZE] is full. • To a Playlist, you cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). DVD+RW Unable to be edited by touching (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MOVIE MEDIA SET] or [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 28). • You cannot...
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A POWER switch (25) B Viewfinder (27) C CHG (charge) lamp (22) D (Movie)/ (Still) mode lamps (25) E Battery pack (22) F Built-in microphone (40) G Power zoom lever (40, 45) H PHOTO button (34, 39) I DC IN jack (22) J START/STOP button (34, 39) K Tripod receptacle Attach the tripod (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw. L BATT (battery) release lever (23) Continued , 131 Quick Reference
A POWER switch (25) B Viewfinder (27) C CHG (charge) lamp (22) D (Movie)/ (Still) mode lamps (25) E Battery pack (22) F Built-in microphone (40) G Power zoom lever (40, 45) H PHOTO button (34, 39) I DC IN jack (22) J START/STOP button (34, 39) K Tripod receptacle Attach the tripod (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw. L BATT (battery) release lever (23) Continued , 131 Quick Reference