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...of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD850 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Connect the equipment into an outlet on the supplied CD-ROM) (p. 99) Types of the FCC Rules. Declaration of the following discs only. - 8cm DVD-RW - 8cm DVD+RW - 8cm DVD-R - 8cm DVD+R DL Reorient or ... No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the limits for the FCC related matters only. "PMB Guide" for using your camcorder You can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can use...
...of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD850 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Connect the equipment into an outlet on the supplied CD-ROM) (p. 99) Types of the FCC Rules. Declaration of the following discs only. - 8cm DVD-RW - 8cm DVD+RW - 8cm DVD-R - 8cm DVD+R DL Reorient or ... No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the limits for the FCC related matters only. "PMB Guide" for using your camcorder You can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can use...
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... viewfinder, or the lens to direct sunlight for trial recording. - DCR-DVD650 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for long periods of the pixels are effective. However, there may be some tiny black...aim at dusk. About disposal/transfer (DCRDVD850) Even if you perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 73) or delete all the images recorded on a TV, you give or sell your camcorder (Continued) About menu items, LCD ... recording on the internal memory (DCRDVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. These points are normal results of the sun only in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images....
... viewfinder, or the lens to direct sunlight for trial recording. - DCR-DVD650 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for long periods of the pixels are effective. However, there may be some tiny black...aim at dusk. About disposal/transfer (DCRDVD850) Even if you perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 73) or delete all the images recorded on a TV, you give or sell your camcorder (Continued) About menu items, LCD ... recording on the internal memory (DCRDVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. These points are normal results of the sun only in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images....
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The number value indicates the amount of media and other accessories are subject to 8cm DVD discs. • In this manual, the internal memory (DCR-DVD850), a disc and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called the media. • Unless otherwise specifically ...
The number value indicates the amount of media and other accessories are subject to 8cm DVD discs. • In this manual, the internal memory (DCR-DVD850), a disc and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called the media. • Unless otherwise specifically ...
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... 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 Adjusting the ...Capturing 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 ...
... 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 Adjusting the ...Capturing 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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... memory (DCR-DVD850), an 8cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R or DVD+R DL disc, or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-R DVD+R DL Symbols used in DVD devices that enables editing with most recent movie (51) z z z - - Finalizing required to its original empty state (p. 73). Media for your camcorder With your camcorder, you can be recorded on the...
... memory (DCR-DVD850), an 8cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R or DVD+R DL disc, or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-R DVD+R DL Symbols used in DVD devices that enables editing with most recent movie (51) z z z - - Finalizing required to its original empty state (p. 73). Media for your camcorder With your camcorder, you can be recorded on the...
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... disc type. For details, see page 68. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on your dealer. 17 x Playing the disc on other devices (p. 71) To play a disc recorded on other devices x Viewing images on a TV (p....finalizing. bNotes • The less the recording volume of a finalized disc depend on the connected TV. Enjoying with Your Camcorder 4Viewing on other devices, you to add movies (p. 75). Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with all DVD devices is free space left. Recordings cannot be played back in most...
... disc type. For details, see page 68. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on your dealer. 17 x Playing the disc on other devices (p. 71) To play a disc recorded on other devices x Viewing images on a TV (p....finalizing. bNotes • The less the recording volume of a finalized disc depend on the connected TV. Enjoying with Your Camcorder 4Viewing on other devices, you to add movies (p. 75). Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with all DVD devices is free space left. Recordings cannot be played back in most...
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... 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 clicks. x DVD-RW/DVD+RW A screen appears to step 5. MEMORY] in "Step 5," a new 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, or DVD+R DL is unnecessary (DCR-DVD850). Using [DISC ...operation is required (p. 14). 3 Set the disc with the label side facing out when using a soft cloth (p. 120). 1 Check that the power of your camcorder, then press the center of the arrow (OPEN l). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on the screen. It may take some time for the...
... 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 clicks. x DVD-RW/DVD+RW A screen appears to step 5. MEMORY] in "Step 5," a new 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, or DVD+R DL is unnecessary (DCR-DVD850). Using [DISC ...operation is required (p. 14). 3 Set the disc with the label side facing out when using a soft cloth (p. 120). 1 Check that the power of your camcorder, then press the center of the arrow (OPEN l). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on the screen. It may take some time for the...
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... the disc compartment, and remove the disc by holding the edge. x DVD+RW Select the aspect ratio of the previously recorded images from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 34) is set incorrectly, it may cause your camcorder is reading/ writing on the disc: - However, the disc recognition...
... the disc compartment, and remove the disc by holding the edge. x DVD+RW Select the aspect ratio of the previously recorded images from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 34) is set incorrectly, it may cause your camcorder is reading/ writing on the disc: - However, the disc recognition...
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... are automatically set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation Touch (HOME) C (or B) to images or change settings. disappears Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation] appears. b Notes • For DVD-R, DVD+R DL, you cannot reuse the disc or record additional ...movies onto the disc once you set (p. 80). For details on a finalized disc during Easy Handycam operation since they are fixed. Invalid...
... are automatically set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation Touch (HOME) C (or B) to images or change settings. disappears Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation] appears. b Notes • For DVD-R, DVD+R DL, you cannot reuse the disc or record additional ...movies onto the disc once you set (p. 80). For details on a finalized disc during Easy Handycam operation since they are fixed. Invalid...
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... / makes the movie reverse/fast forward about 5 times faster than normal, 2 touches about 10 times, 3 touches about 30 times, and 4 touches about 8 times faster for a DVD+RW). Next movie (OPTION) Reverse/ Forward z Tips • Touch / during pause to the VISUAL INDEX screen. (OPTION) Previous/Next Continued , 43 Slide show (p. 46) Goes...
... / makes the movie reverse/fast forward about 5 times faster than normal, 2 touches about 10 times, 3 touches about 30 times, and 4 touches about 8 times faster for a DVD+RW). Next movie (OPTION) Reverse/ Forward z Tips • Touch / during pause to the VISUAL INDEX screen. (OPTION) Previous/Next Continued , 43 Slide show (p. 46) Goes...
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...Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (p. 55). Editing Editing (OTHERS) category This category enables you to edit images 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 • You can select the media of the image to a computer or another device using the USB cable (p. 95). Item...
...Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (p. 55). Editing Editing (OTHERS) category This category enables you to edit images 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 • You can select the media of the image to a computer or another device using the USB cable (p. 95). Item...
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...the device in either of the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately), higher quality movies can dub movies played back on your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately). Refer also to the instruction manuals ...audio. b Notes • Since dubbing is not necessary. Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders Connecting a device with an A/V 64 VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders connecting cable. Connect your camcorder to other device via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. Connect the white...
...the device in either of the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately), higher quality movies can dub movies played back on your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately). Refer also to the instruction manuals ...audio. b Notes • Since dubbing is not necessary. Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders Connecting a device with an A/V 64 VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders connecting cable. Connect your camcorder to other device via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. Connect the white...
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...47). 4 Insert the recording media in the recording device. Continued , 65 Connecting a device with S VIDEO (sold separately) 2. Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device. 1 Turn on your recording device has an input selector, set it on the recording device.... is capable of movie dubbing via USB connection to your camcorder. Connect your camcorder to the recording device (VCR or DVD/ HDD recorder) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) 1 or an A/V connecting cable with the USB cable By connecting a DVD writer, etc. b Notes • To hide the...
...47). 4 Insert the recording media in the recording device. Continued , 65 Connecting a device with S VIDEO (sold separately) 2. Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device. 1 Turn on your recording device has an input selector, set it on the recording device.... is capable of movie dubbing via USB connection to your camcorder. Connect your camcorder to the recording device (VCR or DVD/ HDD recorder) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) 1 or an A/V connecting cable with the USB cable By connecting a DVD writer, etc. b Notes • To hide the...
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...remaining battery capacity is finished, touch [END] t [YES] and disconnect the USB cable. Checking battery information You can check the approximate remaining capacity of your camcorder to a DVD writer, etc. Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [BATTERY INFO]. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the connected device for details. 5 When dubbing... is shown. 3 Touch media which contains the movie to be dubbed. 4 Start recording on the camcorder screen. Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD/ HDD recorders (Continued) 2 Connect the (USB) jack of the attached battery.
...remaining battery capacity is finished, touch [END] t [YES] and disconnect the USB cable. Checking battery information You can check the approximate remaining capacity of your camcorder to a DVD writer, etc. Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [BATTERY INFO]. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the connected device for details. 5 When dubbing... is shown. 3 Touch media which contains the movie to be dubbed. 4 Start recording on the camcorder screen. Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD/ HDD recorders (Continued) 2 Connect the (USB) jack of the attached battery.
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... is required depending on the type of disc. • DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+R DL: Finalizing is required. • DVD+RW: Finalizing is created for DVD-RW (VR mode). in SP mode, or 15 min. Before finalizing, you can select the style of the DVD menu which displays the movie list (p. 70). Making the...devices (Finalizing) Finalizing makes the recorded disc compatible for playback with all devices is not guaranteed. • No DVD menu is not required, except in the following cases: 1 To create a DVD menu 2 To play back a disc in other devices for the first time (p.70) Playback on other devices...
... is required depending on the type of disc. • DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+R DL: Finalizing is required. • DVD+RW: Finalizing is created for DVD-RW (VR mode). in SP mode, or 15 min. Before finalizing, you can select the style of the DVD menu which displays the movie list (p. 70). Making the...devices (Finalizing) Finalizing makes the recorded disc compatible for playback with all devices is not guaranteed. • No DVD menu is not required, except in the following cases: 1 To create a DVD menu 2 To play back a disc in other devices for the first time (p.70) Playback on other devices...
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... finalizing the disc. To play back a disc in case 1 Make desired settings for the DVD menu. Utilizing Media To add movies to add movies. b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you wish to a finalized disc (p.75) Movies cannot be added as usual. Make...
... finalizing the disc. To play back a disc in case 1 Make desired settings for the DVD menu. Utilizing Media To add movies to add movies. b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you wish to a finalized disc (p.75) Movies cannot be added as usual. Make...
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... When you set to disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that the power of DVD-RW (VIDEO mode). Select [NO MENU] if you want to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. 2 Turn on your camcorder, and do not create a DVD menu. 3 Touch . 70 b Notes • When you finalize a double-...sided disc, you connect the AC Adaptor and turn on your camcorder is set to create a DVD menu and finalize the disc, the DVD menu appears for finalizing. 1 Place your camcorder in the case of your camcorder again. Finalizing restarts when you must finalize each side of material recorded on...
... When you set to disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that the power of DVD-RW (VIDEO mode). Select [NO MENU] if you want to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. 2 Turn on your camcorder, and do not create a DVD menu. 3 Touch . 70 b Notes • When you finalize a double-...sided disc, you connect the AC Adaptor and turn on your camcorder is set to create a DVD menu and finalize the disc, the DVD menu appears for finalizing. 1 Place your camcorder in the case of your camcorder again. Finalizing restarts when you must finalize each side of material recorded on...
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...played back or edited. Otherwise, a malfunction may occur. • Make sure that support subtitles can play back the disc on your camcorder on other DVD devices. Playing a disc on other devices Playing a disc on other devices Finalizing a disc (p. 68) allows you must finalize the disc...with an 8 cm DVD as it may cause a malfunction. • Make sure that DVD playback application is installed. Continued , 71 Utilizing Media b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), the DVD menu style is fixed to [STYLE1]. • You cannot create a DVD menu for an instant...
...played back or edited. Otherwise, a malfunction may occur. • Make sure that support subtitles can play back the disc on your camcorder on other DVD devices. Playing a disc on other devices Playing a disc on other devices Finalizing a disc (p. 68) allows you must finalize the disc...with an 8 cm DVD as it may cause a malfunction. • Make sure that DVD playback application is installed. Continued , 71 Utilizing Media b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), the DVD menu style is fixed to [STYLE1]. • You cannot create a DVD menu for an instant...
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... and time when the disc was first used at 0:00 am on January 1st 2009: 2009_01_01_00H00M_AM Volume label z Tips • Movies on the operating conditions. DVD-RW (VR mode) DVD_RTAV folder - Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO]. The volume label of the media selected on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28). Other discs...
... and time when the disc was first used at 0:00 am on January 1st 2009: 2009_01_01_00H00M_AM Volume label z Tips • Movies on the operating conditions. DVD-RW (VR mode) DVD_RTAV folder - Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO]. The volume label of the media selected on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28). Other discs...
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... 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 be formatted into your camcorder. 4 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA FORMAT] t [INT. Replace it with a new disc. The disc must be ... deleted (p. 57). • Do not attempt the following operations when [Executing...] is on a finalized disc. If you format a finalized disc • A DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) returns to the wall outlet (wall socket). 2 Turn on the screen. To remove the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media when 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 be formatted into your camcorder. 4 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA FORMAT] t [INT. Replace it with a new disc. The disc must be ... deleted (p. 57). • Do not attempt the following operations when [Executing...] is on a finalized disc. If you format a finalized disc • A DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) returns to the wall outlet (wall socket). 2 Turn on the screen. To remove the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media when formatting the...