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... of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD850 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with two kinds of operations guides. - Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD650 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Increase the ... San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. If this manual could void your camcorder (Continued) For customers in accordance with Part 15 of the following discs only. - 8cm DVD-RW - 8cm DVD+RW - 8cm DVD-R - 8cm DVD+R DL The supplied interface cable must accept any changes or modifications...
... of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD850 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with two kinds of operations guides. - Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD650 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Increase the ... San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. If this manual could void your camcorder (Continued) For customers in accordance with Part 15 of the following discs only. - 8cm DVD-RW - 8cm DVD+RW - 8cm DVD-R - 8cm DVD+R DL The supplied interface cable must accept any changes or modifications...
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... malfunction. DCR-DVD650 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for illustrating the operating procedures. In such a case, save your camcorder to somebody, it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of data occurs on -screen displays in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About language setting The on the internal memory (DCRDVD850) or "Memory...
... malfunction. DCR-DVD650 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for illustrating the operating procedures. In such a case, save your camcorder to somebody, it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of data occurs on -screen displays in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About language setting The on the internal memory (DCRDVD850) or "Memory...
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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 41 ... a still image from a movie 53 Dubbing/copying images to media within your camcorder 54 Protecting images 57 Dividing movies 60 Creating the Playlist 61 Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 64 Checking battery information ........ 66 Utilizing Media (MANAGE MEDIA) category ...
...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 41 ... a still image from a movie 53 Dubbing/copying images to media within your camcorder 54 Protecting images 57 Dividing movies 60 Creating the Playlist 61 Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 64 Checking battery information ........ 66 Utilizing Media (MANAGE MEDIA) category ...
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... 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 (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU 79 Using the HOME MENU 79 List of ... 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 .....119 About the disc 119 About ...
... 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 (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU 79 Using the HOME MENU 79 List of ... 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 .....119 About the disc 119 About ...
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...another device (p. 54). 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 dub movies recorded on the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ...media to a disc without connecting another Using the [MOVIE DUB] function on the camcorder, you can select either [MOVIE MEDIA SET] or [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (DCRDVD850) according to your needs. b Notes •...
...another device (p. 54). 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 dub movies recorded on the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ...media to a disc without connecting another Using the [MOVIE DUB] function on the camcorder, you can select either [MOVIE MEDIA SET] or [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (DCRDVD850) according to your needs. b Notes •...
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... that is required to malfunction. 14 A finalized disc can be recorded on your camcorder (50) - DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-R DVD+R DL Symbols used in a DVD drive 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. Even when using a new disc, format it supports the VR mode...
... that is required to malfunction. 14 A finalized disc can be recorded on your camcorder (50) - DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-R DVD+R DL Symbols used in a DVD drive 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. Even when using a new disc, format it supports the VR mode...
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...time on one side of a disc. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are the approximate recording time in minutes using the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) and on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. The recordable time on the acceptable media varies depending on both sides (p. 119). • .... Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Media type * 9M (HQ) (high quality) 230 (205) 20 (18) 35 (32) 6M (SP) (standard quality) 340 (205) 30 (18) 55 (32) 3M (LP) (long play) * DCR-DVD850 5.1ch*...
...time on one side of a disc. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are the approximate recording time in minutes using the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) and on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. The recordable time on the acceptable media varies depending on both sides (p. 119). • .... Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Media type * 9M (HQ) (high quality) 230 (205) 20 (18) 35 (32) 6M (SP) (standard quality) 340 (205) 30 (18) 55 (32) 3M (LP) (long play) * DCR-DVD850 5.1ch*...
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... 75 DISC SELECT GUIDE 76 REPAIR IMG.DB F. 77 (SETTINGS) category*1 To customize your camcorder (p. 79). *1 You can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34) when you select [INT. 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 (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 19) Category ...
... 75 DISC SELECT GUIDE 76 REPAIR IMG.DB F. 77 (SETTINGS) category*1 To customize your camcorder (p. 79). *1 You can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34) when you select [INT. 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 (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 19) Category ...
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... fully charged battery pack. The battery pack is recommended. • The available recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder. The battery pack is damaged. - On the AC Adaptor • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or...Playing time Approximate time (min.) available when you use your camcorder in low temperatures. • The available recording and playback time will not be shorter depending on the conditions under the following conditions: - When playing the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Battery pack NP-...
... fully charged battery pack. The battery pack is recommended. • The available recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder. The battery pack is damaged. - On the AC Adaptor • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or...Playing time Approximate time (min.) available when you use your camcorder in low temperatures. • The available recording and playback time will not be shorter depending on the conditions under the following conditions: - When playing the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Battery pack NP-...
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... 14). 3 Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder, then press the center of the arrow (OPEN l). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on . 2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in "Step 5," this "Step 6" operation is unnecessary (DCR-DVD850). If you will use it, proceed to steps after [DISC ACCESS... a disc or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media When you select [DISC] in "Step 5," a new 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, or DVD+R DL is on the screen. It may take some time for the camcorder to ask whether you do not need to proceed to step 5. Inserting a disc When you select [INT...
... 14). 3 Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder, then press the center of the arrow (OPEN l). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on . 2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in "Step 5," this "Step 6" operation is unnecessary (DCR-DVD850). If you will use it, proceed to steps after [DISC ACCESS... a disc or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media When you select [DISC] in "Step 5," a new 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, or DVD+R DL is on the screen. It may take some time for the camcorder to ask whether you do not need to proceed to step 5. Inserting a disc When you select [INT...
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... • For DCR-DVD850: You can select the audio recording format of still images. 33 It may cause a malfunction to the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick Duo" media slot, or image data. • If [Failed to remove the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media from the camcorder • Do ...73). Figures in minutes of when using "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media made by Sony Corporation. to create a new Image Database File. b Notes • To prevent media from being broken or recorded images from the camcorder - It may be deleted when you format. • Do not pinch and remove...
... • For DCR-DVD850: You can select the audio recording format of still images. 33 It may cause a malfunction to the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick Duo" media slot, or image data. • If [Failed to remove the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media from the camcorder • Do ...73). Figures in minutes of when using "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media made by Sony Corporation. to create a new Image Database File. b Notes • To prevent media from being broken or recorded images from the camcorder - It may be deleted when you format. • Do not pinch and remove...
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... the default setting, movies are recorded on the internal memory. DCR-DVD850 In the default setting, both movies and still images are recorded on a disc.... START/STOP B (HOME) D START/STOP C POWER switch A If the POWER switch is set to your camcorder. • You can check the free media space for the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media you can use in your... camcorder, and do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor. • In the case that [INT. z Tips • See page 7 for movies by touching (HOME) D (or E) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO] (p. 72). 38 MEMORY] (DCR-DVD850) or [...
... the default setting, movies are recorded on the internal memory. DCR-DVD850 In the default setting, both movies and still images are recorded on a disc.... START/STOP B (HOME) D START/STOP C POWER switch A If the POWER switch is set to your camcorder. • You can check the free media space for the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media you can use in your... camcorder, and do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor. • In the case that [INT. z Tips • See page 7 for movies by touching (HOME) D (or E) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO] (p. 72). 38 MEMORY] (DCR-DVD850) or [...
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... 5.1ch surround sound Glossary (p. 135) b Notes • 5.1ch sound is set to the T (Telephoto) side. • Be sure to keep your camcorder. Wider range of the lever may not reduce image blurring as desired when the power zoom lever is converted to 2ch when played back on... camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is converted to 5.1ch surround sound and recorded. z Tips • Using [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 81), you move your finger off the power zoom lever, the operation sound of view: (Wide angle) Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCR-DVD850)...
... 5.1ch surround sound Glossary (p. 135) b Notes • 5.1ch sound is set to the T (Telephoto) side. • Be sure to keep your camcorder. Wider range of the lever may not reduce image blurring as desired when the power zoom lever is converted to 2ch when played back on... camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is converted to 5.1ch surround sound and recorded. z Tips • Using [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 81), you move your finger off the power zoom lever, the operation sound of view: (Wide angle) Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCR-DVD850)...
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...images are played. (HOME) D POWER switch A (VIEW IMAGES) C (HOME) E (VIEW IMAGES) B 1 Turn the POWER switch A to the recording screen. DCR-DVD850 In the default setting, images in the media setting (p. 28). Displays movies. Displays still images. (OPTION) * When you select [DISC] on the media selected in... and played on each of the tab that was lastly played back/recorded (B for images by recording date. 42 DCR-DVD650 In the default setting, movies on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) B (or C). You cannot search for movies by recording date (p. 45).* Previous ...
...images are played. (HOME) D POWER switch A (VIEW IMAGES) C (HOME) E (VIEW IMAGES) B 1 Turn the POWER switch A to the recording screen. DCR-DVD850 In the default setting, images in the media setting (p. 28). Displays movies. Displays still images. (OPTION) * When you select [DISC] on the media selected in... and played on each of the tab that was lastly played back/recorded (B for images by recording date. 42 DCR-DVD650 In the default setting, movies on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) B (or C). You cannot search for movies by recording date (p. 45).* Previous ...
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... still images recorded on the internal memory to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (p. 55). PHOTO CAPTURE You can dub movies recorded on the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media to a disc (p. 54). MOVIE DUB You can capture a selected scene from a recorded movie as a still image (p. 53...enables you to edit images on the media, or copy them onto your computer for viewing, editing or creating an original DVD. (OTHERS) category b Notes • You can connect your camcorder to a computer or another device using the USB cable (p. 95). USB CONNECT You can select the media of the...
... still images recorded on the internal memory to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (p. 55). PHOTO CAPTURE You can dub movies recorded on the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media to a disc (p. 54). MOVIE DUB You can capture a selected scene from a recorded movie as a still image (p. 53...enables you to edit images on the media, or copy them onto your computer for viewing, editing or creating an original DVD. (OTHERS) category b Notes • You can connect your camcorder to a computer or another device using the USB cable (p. 95). USB CONNECT You can select the media of the...
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... repeat from the movies. 53 The media you can capture a still image at the point where you create them from step 2. See the table below. DVD850 t t t t t t b Notes • Using the AC Adaptor as the power source is played back. 3 Touch to have enough free space...the media where you select [MEMORY STICK] to capture. Model DCRDVD650 Movies in Still images in t t DCR- appears while the still image is captured and stored on your camcorder model. Adjusts the capturing point with more precision after the capturing point has been selected with . Capturing ...
... repeat from the movies. 53 The media you can capture a still image at the point where you create them from step 2. See the table below. DVD850 t t t t t t b Notes • Using the AC Adaptor as the power source is played back. 3 Touch to have enough free space...the media where you select [MEMORY STICK] to capture. Model DCRDVD650 Movies in Still images in t t DCR- appears while the still image is captured and stored on your camcorder model. Adjusts the capturing point with more precision after the capturing point has been selected with . Capturing ...
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...DCRDVD850 From To t t t b Notes • Using the AC Adaptor as the power source is recommended to prevent the power from the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media to a disc. Or, press DUBBING on the screen to confirm. See the table below. Press and hold the movie on your camcorder (DCR-DVD850...). Go to step 3. 3 Touch [DUB by select]. 4 Touch the movie to be dubbed. to return to the previous 54 Insert a disc in your camcorder beforehand. Dubbing/copying images to media within your camcorder Dubbing movies ...
...DCRDVD850 From To t t t b Notes • Using the AC Adaptor as the power source is recommended to prevent the power from the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media to a disc. Or, press DUBBING on the screen to confirm. See the table below. Press and hold the movie on your camcorder (DCR-DVD850...). Go to step 3. 3 Touch [DUB by select]. 4 Touch the movie to be dubbed. to return to the previous 54 Insert a disc in your camcorder beforehand. Dubbing/copying images to media within your camcorder Dubbing movies ...
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... is a list showing thumbnails of 99 movies on the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, or 999 movies on a disc. • The images recorded on the screen to confirm. Press and hold the movie on your camcorder are not changed even though you have selected. Touch to return to...
... is a list showing thumbnails of 99 movies on the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, or 999 movies on a disc. • The images recorded on the screen to confirm. Press and hold the movie on your camcorder are not changed even though you have selected. Touch to return to...
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... format the media and recover the recordable free space (p. 73). 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 MOVIE MEDIA SET You can select the media for your purpose (p. 76). 67..., such as recordable time (p. 72). UNFINALIZE You can enable discs to use the media for still images (p. 28). REPAIR IMG.DB F. DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you to be played on the disc (p. 75).
... format the media and recover the recordable free space (p. 73). 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 MOVIE MEDIA SET You can select the media for your purpose (p. 76). 67..., such as recordable time (p. 72). UNFINALIZE You can enable discs to use the media for still images (p. 28). REPAIR IMG.DB F. DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you to be played on the disc (p. 75).
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MEMORY] (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. The disc ...a finalized disc • A DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) returns to the wall outlet (wall socket). 2 Turn on the screen. Formatting the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, and do not need to finalize...
MEMORY] (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. The disc ...a finalized disc • A DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) returns to the wall outlet (wall socket). 2 Turn on the screen. Formatting the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, and do not need to finalize...
