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DCR-DVD850 Make trial recording on the internal memory. • Compensation for a long time, fragmentation of time may cause malfunctions. • Do not aim at dusk. In addition to the above, when you dispose of the camcorder, it is recommended that you perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 73...in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. These points are effective. Take images of such materials may be completely deleted from the internal memory. It adopts the MTF measurement system for trial recording. - DCR-DVD650 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for Unauthorized ...
DCR-DVD850 Make trial recording on the internal memory. • Compensation for a long time, fragmentation of time may cause malfunctions. • Do not aim at dusk. In addition to the above, when you dispose of the camcorder, it is recommended that you perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 73...in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. These points are effective. Take images of such materials may be completely deleted from the internal memory. It adopts the MTF measurement system for trial recording. - DCR-DVD650 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for Unauthorized ...
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About the marks used in this manual refers to 8cm DVD discs. • In this manual, the internal memory (DCR-DVD850), a disc and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are used . Internal Memory Disc "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 9 The number value indicates the amount of light from what you can use for ... images and indicators shown in this manual • The operations available depend on the media used to indicate the type of media you actually see. • Discs in this manual are based on DCR-DVD850. • Design and specifications of a Carl Zeiss lens. The following marks are ...
About the marks used in this manual refers to 8cm DVD discs. • In this manual, the internal memory (DCR-DVD850), a disc and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are used . Internal Memory Disc "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 9 The number value indicates the amount of light from what you can use for ... images and indicators shown in this manual • The operations available depend on the media used to indicate the type of media you actually see. • Discs in this manual are based on DCR-DVD850. • Design and specifications of a Carl Zeiss lens. The following marks are ...
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...Step 5: Selecting media 28 Step 6: Inserting a disc or "Memory 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 ... to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 64 Checking battery information ........ 66 Utilizing Media (MANAGE MEDIA) category 67 Making the disc compatible with Your Camcorder Enjoy using various "Media" according to your needs 13 Media for your camcorder 14 Using your camcorder 54 Protecting images ...
...Step 5: Selecting media 28 Step 6: Inserting a disc or "Memory 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 ... to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 64 Checking battery information ........ 66 Utilizing Media (MANAGE MEDIA) category 67 Making the disc compatible with Your Camcorder Enjoy using various "Media" according to your needs 13 Media for your camcorder 14 Using your camcorder 54 Protecting images ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...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 media for ...DUB] function on the camcorder, you can dub movies recorded on the type of types, see page 54. 13 b Notes • You may not be able to dub movie contents depending on the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media to another device (p. ...
...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 media for ...DUB] function on the camcorder, you can dub movies recorded on the type of types, see page 54. 13 b Notes • You may not be able to dub movie contents depending on the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media to another device (p. ...
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... Both 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 movie can record images 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. Deleting or editing movie on your camcorder (deleting and rearranging the order of your camcorder, you can be recorded on the same disc (30) z z - z * Formatting deletes all...
... Both 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 movie can record images 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. Deleting or editing movie on your camcorder (deleting and rearranging the order of your camcorder, you can be recorded on the same disc (30) z z - z * Formatting deletes all...
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... quality) 340 (205) 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 the recording time of media. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image...
... quality) 340 (205) 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 the recording time of media. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image...
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...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" - the starting point for operations with your camcorder... in the (SETTINGS) category, see page 80. *2 The item is available during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). Taking advantage of two types of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category (MANAGE MEDIA) category Items MOVIE*1 PHOTO*1 Page 39 39 (VIEW IMAGES) category Items VISUAL INDEX*1 ...
...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" - the starting point for operations with your camcorder... in the (SETTINGS) category, see page 80. *2 The item is available during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). Taking advantage of two types of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category (MANAGE MEDIA) category Items MOVIE*1 PHOTO*1 Page 39 39 (VIEW IMAGES) category Items VISUAL INDEX*1 ...
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... its charge in this case. Continued , 23 To use a fully charged battery pack. When recording on the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Battery pack NP-FH30 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording time 95 105 155 170 330 370 745 830...start/stop, turning the power on/off . • When you store the battery pack, fully discharge the battery before storing it for selecting the media. • All times measured with recording mode [SP] under the following conditions: Top: When recording with the viewfinder while the LCD panel is closed...
... its charge in this case. Continued , 23 To use a fully charged battery pack. When recording on the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Battery pack NP-FH30 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording time 95 105 155 170 330 370 745 830...start/stop, turning the power on/off . • When you store the battery pack, fully discharge the battery before storing it for selecting the media. • All times measured with recording mode [SP] under the following conditions: Top: When recording with the viewfinder while the LCD panel is closed...
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... is not attached correctly. - 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 the POWER switch to 86 °F) is ... a fully charged battery pack. On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured with any metallic objects. When playing the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Battery pack NP-FH30 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel opened 125 LCD panel closed 145 205 235 435 505...
... is not attached correctly. - 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 the POWER switch to 86 °F) is ... a fully charged battery pack. On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured with any metallic objects. When playing the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Battery pack NP-FH30 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel opened 125 LCD panel closed 145 205 235 435 505...
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... setting, movies are recorded on the internal memory. * Internal memory Movie Disc Still image "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media * DCR-DVD850 b Notes • You can select the internal memory*, or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Selecting media for movies and still images separately. For movies, you can record, play back, or edit images on the...
... setting, movies are recorded on the internal memory. * Internal memory Movie Disc Still image "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media * DCR-DVD850 b Notes • You can select the internal memory*, or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Selecting media for movies and still images separately. For movies, you can record, play back, or edit images on the...
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... ( (Movie)/ (Still)) that you want to check the media. 2 Confirm the media icon displayed at the upper right corner 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. To confirm the selected media 1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on the...
... ( (Movie)/ (Still)) that you want to check the media. 2 Confirm the media icon displayed at the upper right corner 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. To confirm the selected media 1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on the...
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... the recording side facing your camcorder, then press the center of your camcorder is on. 2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in "Step 5," a new 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, or DVD+R DL is unnecessary (DCR-DVD850). You do not want to use [DISC SELECT GUIDE]. Step 6: Inserting a disc or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media When you format the...
... the recording side facing your camcorder, then press the center of your camcorder is on. 2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in "Step 5," a new 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, or DVD+R DL is unnecessary (DCR-DVD850). You do not want to use [DISC SELECT GUIDE]. Step 6: Inserting a disc or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media When you format the...
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...8226; If [Failed to create a new Image Database File. to apply mechanical shock or vibration to remove the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media from the camcorder - For DCR-DVD650: Sound is displayed in 2ch stereo. • See page 83 for the recordable numbers of movies on : - It may be ...then slide it out of when using "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media made by Sony Corporation. Getting Started To remove the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Open the LCD panel and "Memory Stick Duo" media cover. z Tips • For DCR-DVD850: You can select the audio recording format of "Memory Stick PRO ...
...8226; If [Failed to create a new Image Database File. to apply mechanical shock or vibration to remove the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media from the camcorder - For DCR-DVD650: Sound is displayed in 2ch stereo. • See page 83 for the recordable numbers of movies on : - It may be ...then slide it out of when using "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media made by Sony Corporation. Getting Started To remove the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Open the LCD panel and "Memory Stick Duo" media cover. z Tips • For DCR-DVD850: You can select the audio recording format of "Memory Stick PRO ...
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...* 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 be played back. Recording and playing back with [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (DCR-DVD850) (p. 28). 36 Slide show (p. 46) Goes to the VISUAL...
...* 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 be played back. Recording and playing back with [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (DCR-DVD850) (p. 28). 36 Slide show (p. 46) Goes to the VISUAL...
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...] (DCR-DVD850) or [MEMORY STICK] is selected on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28), when a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is still being written onto the media. Recording The images are recorded on the internal memory. PHOTO F (HOME) E START/STOP B (HOME) D START/STOP C POWER switch A If the POWER switch is set to your camcorder...
...] (DCR-DVD850) or [MEMORY STICK] is selected on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28), when a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is still being written onto the media. Recording The images are recorded on the internal memory. PHOTO F (HOME) E START/STOP B (HOME) D START/STOP C POWER switch A If the POWER switch is set to your camcorder...
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...Returns to the recording screen. DCR-DVD650 In the default setting, movies on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media only. Displays movies. DCR-DVD850 In the default setting, images in the media setting (p. 28). Playback You can play back images recorded on the media selected in the internal memory are... played. You cannot search for images by recording date. 42 Still images are recorded and played on a disc are played. (HOME) D POWER switch A (VIEW IMAGES) C (HOME) E (VIEW IMAGES) B 1 Turn the POWER switch A to turn on your camcorder....
...Returns to the recording screen. DCR-DVD650 In the default setting, movies on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media only. Displays movies. DCR-DVD850 In the default setting, images in the media setting (p. 28). Playback You can play back images recorded on the media selected in the internal memory are... played. You cannot search for images by recording date. 42 Still images are recorded and played on a disc are played. (HOME) D POWER switch A (VIEW IMAGES) C (HOME) E (VIEW IMAGES) B 1 Turn the POWER switch A to turn on your camcorder....
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...times faster for a DVD+RW). Slide show (p. 46) Goes to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Recording/Playback 3 Start playback. Next movie (OPTION) Reverse/ Forward z Tips • Touch / during pause to play back movie slowly. • When playing movies from the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or from the ...selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to be played back. When playback from "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, one touch of / makes the movie reverse/fast forward about ...
...times faster for a DVD+RW). Slide show (p. 46) Goes to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Recording/Playback 3 Start playback. Next movie (OPTION) Reverse/ Forward z Tips • Touch / during pause to play back movie slowly. • When playing movies from the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or from the ...selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to be played back. When playback from "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, one touch of / makes the movie reverse/fast forward about ...
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...DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media to a disc (p. 54). PLAYLIST EDIT You can edit the images on the media (p. 57). Item list DELETE You can copy still images recorded on the media, or copy them onto your camcorder to be edited by touching (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MOVIE MEDIA SET]/[PHOTO MEDIA... SET] (p. 28). USB CONNECT You can connect your computer for viewing, editing or creating an original DVD. (OTHERS) category b Notes...
...DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media to a disc (p. 54). PLAYLIST EDIT You can edit the images on the media (p. 57). Item list DELETE You can copy still images recorded on the media, or copy them onto your camcorder to be edited by touching (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MOVIE MEDIA SET]/[PHOTO MEDIA... SET] (p. 28). USB CONNECT You can connect your computer for viewing, editing or creating an original DVD. (OTHERS) category b Notes...
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... the previous screen. 3 Touch t [YES]. 4 When [Completed.] appears, touch . Deleting images (Continued) To delete all the recordable space of the media, format the media (p. 73). • You can delete a still image when viewing it by date]. Previous/Next date 2 Touch / to select the recording date of... then touch . Touch to return to confirm. z Tips • To delete all images recorded in the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, and recover all the still images recorded on the screen. The still images recorded on the selected date are displayed on the...
... the previous screen. 3 Touch t [YES]. 4 When [Completed.] appears, touch . Deleting images (Continued) To delete all the recordable space of the media, format the media (p. 73). • You can delete a still image when viewing it by date]. Previous/Next date 2 Touch / to select the recording date of... then touch . Touch to return to confirm. z Tips • To delete all images recorded in the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, and recover all the still images recorded on the screen. The still images recorded on the selected date are displayed on the...