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...DCR-DVD850 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - The number below is connected. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is supplied with two kinds of the following discs only. - 8cm DVD-RW - 8cm DVD+RW - 8cm DVD-R - 8cm DVD... expressly approved in this manual could void your camcorder (Continued) For customers in a residential installation. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for using your camcorder with a computer connected (stored on use the...
...DCR-DVD850 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - The number below is connected. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is supplied with two kinds of the following discs only. - 8cm DVD-RW - 8cm DVD+RW - 8cm DVD-R - 8cm DVD... expressly approved in this manual could void your camcorder (Continued) For customers in a residential installation. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for using your camcorder with a computer connected (stored on use the...
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...camcorder. Doing so might cause your camcorder... DCR-DVD850 Make...or sell your camcorder to somebody, it...camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens...camcorder if necessary (p. 26). On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to prevent the recovery of recordings cannot be copyrighted. To view your recordings on the internal memory (DCRDVD850...) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder...your camcorder (Continued...DCR-DVD650 Use a DVD-RW/DVD... the camcorder, it...DCRDVD850) Even if you perform [MEDIA FORMAT]...
...camcorder. Doing so might cause your camcorder... DCR-DVD850 Make...or sell your camcorder to somebody, it...camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens...camcorder if necessary (p. 26). On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to prevent the recovery of recordings cannot be copyrighted. To view your recordings on the internal memory (DCRDVD850...) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder...your camcorder (Continued...DCR-DVD650 Use a DVD-RW/DVD... the camcorder, it...DCRDVD850) Even if you perform [MEDIA FORMAT]...
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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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...disc without connecting another Using the [MOVIE DUB] function on the type of your camcorder. To set the media for recording/playback/editing from one type of types, see page 54. 13 Dubbing from the internal memory (DCRDVD850), a disc or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (p. 28). b Notes ...movie contents depending on the camcorder, you can select either [MOVIE MEDIA SET] or [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (DCRDVD850) 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...
...disc without connecting another Using the [MOVIE DUB] function on the type of your camcorder. To set the media for recording/playback/editing from one type of types, see page 54. 13 Dubbing from the internal memory (DCRDVD850), a disc or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (p. 28). b Notes ...movie contents depending on the camcorder, you can select either [MOVIE MEDIA SET] or [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (DCRDVD850) 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...
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... compatible with your camcorder (50) - Deleting or editing movie on a side of "Memory Stick" media you can use a DVD-RW, you can choose the recording format from VIDEO mode or VR mode. 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...
... compatible with your camcorder (50) - Deleting or editing movie on a side of "Memory Stick" media you can use a DVD-RW, you can choose the recording format from VIDEO mode or VR mode. 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...
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...30 (18) 55 (32) 3M (LP) (long play) * DCR-DVD850 5.1ch* 2ch 655 (435) 715 (460) 60 (44) 65 (46) 110 (80) 125 (90) z Tips • Figures such as 9M and 6M in ( ) are the minimum recording time. Enjoying with Your Camcorder Recording time of movies Figures in the table are the... approximate recording time in minutes using the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) and on one side of movies with [MEDIA INFO] (p. 72). • When you use ...
...30 (18) 55 (32) 3M (LP) (long play) * DCR-DVD850 5.1ch* 2ch 655 (435) 715 (460) 60 (44) 65 (46) 110 (80) 125 (90) z Tips • Figures such as 9M and 6M in ( ) are the minimum recording time. Enjoying with Your Camcorder Recording time of movies Figures in the table are the... approximate recording time in minutes using the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) and on one side of movies with [MEDIA INFO] (p. 72). • When you use ...
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... (SETTINGS) category*1 To customize your camcorder model. 18 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).
... (SETTINGS) category*1 To customize your camcorder model. 18 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).
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... recording and playback time will be shorter 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-FH30... for Battery Info only). On the AC Adaptor • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F). 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to OFF (CHG) and turn off the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p....
... recording and playback time will be shorter 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-FH30... for Battery Info only). On the AC Adaptor • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F). 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to OFF (CHG) and turn off the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p....
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... SELECT GUIDE]. Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder is on. 2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in the direction of the disc until it further. MEMORY] in "Step 5," a new 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, or DVD+R DL is unnecessary (DCR-DVD850). b Notes • Remove dust or fingerprints from the screen. If you...
... SELECT GUIDE]. Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder is on. 2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in the direction of the disc until it further. MEMORY] in "Step 5," a new 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, or DVD+R DL is unnecessary (DCR-DVD850). b Notes • Remove dust or fingerprints from the screen. If you...
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...It may be deleted when you format. • Do not pinch and remove the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media forcibly. z Tips • For DCR-DVD850: You can select the audio recording format of "Memory Stick" media, or the [REC MODE] setting (p. 81). • When the recordable time ...655 (435) 715 (460) * DCR-DVD850 b Notes • Numbers in 2ch stereo. • See page 83 for the recordable numbers of when using "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media made by Sony Corporation. For DCR-DVD650: Sound is on the recording conditions, the type of movies with [AUDIO MODE] (p. 81). to the camcorder -
...It may be deleted when you format. • Do not pinch and remove the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media forcibly. z Tips • For DCR-DVD850: You can select the audio recording format of "Memory Stick" media, or the [REC MODE] setting (p. 81). • When the recordable time ...655 (435) 715 (460) * DCR-DVD850 b Notes • Numbers in 2ch stereo. • See page 83 for the recordable numbers of when using "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media made by Sony Corporation. For DCR-DVD650: Sound is on the recording conditions, the type of movies with [AUDIO MODE] (p. 81). to the camcorder -
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... do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor. • In the case that [INT. MEMORY] (DCR-DVD850) or [MEMORY STICK] is set to your camcorder. • You can check the free media space for movies by touching (HOME) D (or E) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO] (p. 72). 38 Do not apply ...while pressing the green button. (Movie) lamp (Still) lamp b Notes • If the ACCESS/access lamps (p. 30, 32) are recorded on the internal memory. DCR-DVD850 In the default setting, both movies and still images are lit or flashing after recording is still being written onto the media.
... do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor. • In the case that [INT. MEMORY] (DCR-DVD850) or [MEMORY STICK] is set to your camcorder. • You can check the free media space for movies by touching (HOME) D (or E) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO] (p. 72). 38 Do not apply ...while pressing the green button. (Movie) lamp (Still) lamp b Notes • If the ACCESS/access lamps (p. 30, 32) are recorded on the internal memory. DCR-DVD850 In the default setting, both movies and still images are lit or flashing after recording is still being written onto the media.
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...greater than 60×. 40 Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround sound Glossary (p. 135) b Notes • 5.1ch sound is converted to keep your camcorder. Move it further for a slower zoom. Built-in .) for telephoto. If you can select the recording sound, [5.1ch SURROUND] or [2ch STEREO]...Wide angle) Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCR-DVD850) Sound picked up to 60 times the original size with the zoom buttons on the LCD frame. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is set to the T (...
...greater than 60×. 40 Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround sound Glossary (p. 135) b Notes • 5.1ch sound is converted to keep your camcorder. Move it further for a slower zoom. Built-in .) for telephoto. If you can select the recording sound, [5.1ch SURROUND] or [2ch STEREO]...Wide angle) Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCR-DVD850) Sound picked up to 60 times the original size with the zoom buttons on the LCD frame. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is set to the T (...
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... images. (OPTION) * When you select [DISC] on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media only. DCR-DVD850 In the default setting, images in the media setting (p. 28). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) B (or C). You cannot search for movies by recording date (p. ... that was lastly played back/recorded (B for images by recording date. 42 Playback You can play back images recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media). DCR-DVD650 In the default setting, movies on a disc are played. (HOME) D POWER switch A (VIEW IMAGES) C (HOME) E (VIEW IMAGES)...
... images. (OPTION) * When you select [DISC] on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media only. DCR-DVD850 In the default setting, images in the media setting (p. 28). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) B (or C). You cannot search for movies by recording date (p. ... that was lastly played back/recorded (B for images by recording date. 42 Playback You can play back images recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media). DCR-DVD650 In the default setting, movies on a disc are played. (HOME) D POWER switch A (VIEW IMAGES) C (HOME) E (VIEW IMAGES)...
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...camcorder to a computer or another device using the USB cable (p. 95). PHOTO CAPTURE 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). USB CONNECT You can copy still images recorded on the media (p. 50). PHOTO COPY (DCR-DVD850...) You can connect your computer for viewing, editing or creating an original DVD. (OTHERS) category b Notes • You can capture a selected scene from a recorded movie as a ...
...camcorder to a computer or another device using the USB cable (p. 95). PHOTO CAPTURE 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). USB CONNECT You can copy still images recorded on the media (p. 50). PHOTO COPY (DCR-DVD850...) You can connect your computer for viewing, editing or creating an original DVD. (OTHERS) category b Notes • You can capture a selected scene from a recorded movie as a ...
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...8226; If the movies do not have data code, recording date and time of the selected movie. 4 Touch . DVD850 t t t t t t b Notes • Using the AC Adaptor as the time you create them from ...to play back and capture an image from. Model DCRDVD650 Movies in Still images in t t DCR- To capture another still image, touch and repeat from step 2. When you select [MEMORY STICK...to the beginning of still images are saved as the power source is captured and stored on your camcorder model. Returns to save the still images (p. 28). Capturing a still image from a movie Editing...
...8226; If the movies do not have data code, recording date and time of the selected movie. 4 Touch . DVD850 t t t t t t b Notes • Using the AC Adaptor as the time you create them from ...to play back and capture an image from. Model DCRDVD650 Movies in Still images in t t DCR- To capture another still image, touch and repeat from step 2. When you select [MEMORY STICK...to the beginning of still images are saved as the power source is captured and stored on your camcorder model. Returns to save the still images (p. 28). Capturing a still image from a movie Editing...
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...]. Model DCRDVD650 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. DCR-DVD650: Step 2 is marked with . Insert a disc in your camcorder (DCR-DVD850). Press and...s: Free space The selected movie is unnecessary. The [MOVIE DUB] screen appears. 2 DCR-DVD850: Touch media which contains the movie to be used to the previous 54 Dubbing/copying images to media within your camcorder Dubbing movies You can select depends on your...
...]. Model DCRDVD650 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. DCR-DVD650: Step 2 is marked with . Insert a disc in your camcorder (DCR-DVD850). Press and...s: Free space The selected movie is unnecessary. The [MOVIE DUB] screen appears. 2 DCR-DVD850: Touch media which contains the movie to be used to the previous 54 Dubbing/copying images to media within your camcorder Dubbing movies You can select depends on your...
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... [Completed.] appears, touch . The selected movie 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 your camcorder are called "original." 1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST EDIT]. 2 Touch [ ADD]. 3 Touch the movie to be added...
... [Completed.] appears, touch . The selected movie 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 your camcorder are called "original." 1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST EDIT]. 2 Touch [ ADD]. 3 Touch the movie to be added...
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... for movies (p. 28). PHOTO MEDIA SET (DCR-DVD850) You can select the media for your purpose (p. 76). 67 UNFINALIZE You can unfinalize a disc and record more images on other devices by finalizing them (p. 68). DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you to be played on the disc ...(p. 75). 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)...
... for movies (p. 28). PHOTO MEDIA SET (DCR-DVD850) You can select the media for your purpose (p. 76). 67 UNFINALIZE You can unfinalize a disc and record more images on other devices by finalizing them (p. 68). DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you to be played on the disc ...(p. 75). 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)...
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... must be formatted. 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 finalized again to view its original empty state. You do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during formatting. • Even the images... operations when [Executing...] is on the screen: - b Notes • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder. 4 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA FORMAT] t [INT. Formatting the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your...
... must be formatted. 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 finalized again to view its original empty state. You do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during formatting. • Even the images... operations when [Executing...] is on the screen: - b Notes • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder. 4 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA FORMAT] t [INT. Formatting the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your...