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... your camcorder with a computer connected (stored on , the user is connected. - If you have any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD850 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics ...Inc. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. If this device must accept any questions about this before operating your authority to comply with two kinds of the following discs only. - 8cm DVD-RW - 8cm DVD+RW - 8cm DVD-R - 8cm DVD...
... your camcorder with a computer connected (stored on , the user is connected. - If you have any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD850 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics ...Inc. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. If this device must accept any questions about this before operating your authority to comply with two kinds of the following discs only. - 8cm DVD-RW - 8cm DVD+RW - 8cm DVD-R - 8cm DVD...
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... the operating procedures. DCR-DVD650 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for Unauthorized recording of such materials may cause malfunctions. • Do not aim at dusk. About disposal/transfer (DCRDVD850) Even if you destroy the actual body of the camcorder. Read this before using extremely highprecision technology,... (p. 78) to somebody, it is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. However, there may be saved or recorded. About language setting The on the LCD screen and the viewfinder...
... the operating procedures. DCR-DVD650 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for Unauthorized recording of such materials may cause malfunctions. • Do not aim at dusk. About disposal/transfer (DCRDVD850) Even if you destroy the actual body of the camcorder. Read this before using extremely highprecision technology,... (p. 78) to somebody, it is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. However, there may be saved or recorded. About language setting The on the LCD screen and the viewfinder...
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... from a subject coming into the lens. The number value indicates the amount of media you actually see. • Discs 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 called the media. • Unless otherwise specifically...
... from a subject coming into the lens. The number value indicates the amount of media you actually see. • Discs 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 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 ...PB zoom 45 Playing back a series of Contents 10 Subject examples and solutions ... 12 Enjoying with Your Camcorder Enjoy using various "Media" according to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 64 Checking battery information ........ 66 Utilizing Media (MANAGE MEDIA) category 67 Making the disc compatible...
... 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 ...PB zoom 45 Playing back a series of Contents 10 Subject examples and solutions ... 12 Enjoying with Your Camcorder Enjoy using various "Media" according to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 64 Checking battery information ........ 66 Utilizing Media (MANAGE MEDIA) category 67 Making the disc compatible...
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... empty state (p. 73). Refer to the instruction manual of your DVD device to see whether it with your camcorder (p. 30). ** Finalizing is compatible with your camcorder (deleting and rearranging the order of DVD-RW. z * Formatting deletes all images and returns the recording ... In VIDEO mode, only the most recent movie can be played back in parentheses ( ) indicate reference pages. A DVD+RW that support VR mode. Media for your camcorder With your camcorder, you can record images on the same disc (30) z z - Finalizing required to play on other devices (68...
... empty state (p. 73). Refer to the instruction manual of your DVD device to see whether it with your camcorder (p. 30). ** Finalizing is compatible with your camcorder (deleting and rearranging the order of DVD-RW. z * Formatting deletes all images and returns the recording ... In VIDEO mode, only the most recent movie can be played back in parentheses ( ) indicate reference pages. A DVD+RW that support VR mode. Media for your camcorder With your camcorder, you can record images on the same disc (30) z z - Finalizing required to play on other devices (68...
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...To play a disc recorded on your camcorder on a TV (p. 47) You can be added even if there is , the more it takes time to the instruction manual supplied with all DVD devices is required in most DVD devices after finalizing. Enjoying with the DVD-RW VR mode. The features of the... disc is free space left. For details, see page 68. Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on disc type. Refer to finalize the disc. x Playing the disc on other devices, you to finalize the disc first. bNotes...
...To play a disc recorded on your camcorder on a TV (p. 47) You can be added even if there is , the more it takes time to the instruction manual supplied with all DVD devices is required in most DVD devices after finalizing. Enjoying with the DVD-RW VR mode. The features of the... disc is free space left. For details, see page 68. Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on disc type. Refer to finalize the disc. x Playing the disc on other devices, you to finalize the disc first. bNotes...
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... 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 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. 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 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...
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...start . • To delete all 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 take some time to the bottom of the camcorder, then open the disc cover. 2 Press the disc holder in the center..." (p. 73). • You can insert or remove the disc when a power source is connected to your camcorder even when your camcorder is displayed on the LCD screen • It may cause your camcorder to malfunction. • Do not disconnect the power sources while formatting a disc. • Do not apply ...
...start . • To delete all 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 take some time to the bottom of the camcorder, then open the disc cover. 2 Press the disc holder in the center..." (p. 73). • You can insert or remove the disc when a power source is connected to your camcorder even when your camcorder is displayed on the LCD screen • It may cause your camcorder to malfunction. • Do not disconnect the power sources while formatting a disc. • Do not apply ...
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...set (p. 80). For details on finalizing operation, see page 80. • DVD-RW is formatted with VIDEO mode (p. 14). • You cannot use some menu items are automatically set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation Touch (HOME) C (or B) to images or change settings. disappears ... want to add effects to display the menu items available for setup changes (p.18, 79). Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation (p. 75). 37 b Notes • For DVD-R, DVD+R DL, you cannot reuse the disc or record additional movies onto the disc once you finalize the disc even if...
...set (p. 80). For details on finalizing operation, see page 80. • DVD-RW is formatted with VIDEO mode (p. 14). • You cannot use some menu items are automatically set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation Touch (HOME) C (or B) to images or change settings. disappears ... want to add effects to display the menu items available for setup changes (p.18, 79). Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation (p. 75). 37 b Notes • For DVD-R, DVD+R DL, you cannot reuse the disc or record additional movies onto the disc once you finalize the disc even if...
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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). Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Next movie (OPTION) Reverse/ Forward z Tips • Touch / during pause to play...
... / 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). Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Next movie (OPTION) Reverse/ Forward z Tips • Touch / during pause to play...
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... device using the USB cable (p. 95). Editing Editing (OTHERS) category This category enables you to edit images on the media, or copy them onto your camcorder to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (p. 55). USB CONNECT You can connect your computer for viewing, editing or creating an original...
... device using the USB cable (p. 95). Editing Editing (OTHERS) category This category enables you to edit images on the media, or copy them onto your camcorder to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (p. 55). USB CONNECT You can connect your computer for viewing, editing or creating an original...
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...via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. b Notes • Since dubbing is not necessary. Connect your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Device without S VIDEO jack IN Device with S VIDEO jack IN S VIDEO VIDEO (Yellow) VIDEO A/V...plug (S VIDEO channel) 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 supplied...
...via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. b Notes • Since dubbing is not necessary. Connect your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Device without S VIDEO jack IN Device with S VIDEO jack IN S VIDEO VIDEO (Yellow) VIDEO A/V...plug (S VIDEO channel) 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 supplied...
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... want to dub (p. 28). 3 Press (VIEW IMAGES). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. 5 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...(p. 86). • To record the date/time and camera settings data, display them on the screen (p. 84). • When you are connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the red (right channel) or the white (...
... want to dub (p. 28). 3 Press (VIEW IMAGES). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. 5 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...(p. 86). • To record the date/time and camera settings data, display them on the screen (p. 84). • When you are connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the red (right channel) or the white (...
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...Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [BATTERY INFO]. Checking battery information You can check the approximate remaining capacity of your camcorder to be dubbed. 4 Start recording on the camcorder screen. The remaining battery capacity is finished, touch [END] t [YES] and disconnect the USB cable. 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 a DVD writer, etc...
...Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [BATTERY INFO]. Checking battery information You can check the approximate remaining capacity of your camcorder to be dubbed. 4 Start recording on the camcorder screen. The remaining battery capacity is finished, touch [END] t [YES] and disconnect the USB cable. 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 a DVD writer, etc...
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... 15 min. in LP mode) b Notes • Playback compatibility 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 (Finalizing)... which displays the movie list (p. 70). Operation flow To play back on the type of disc. • DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+R DL: Finalizing is required. • DVD+RW: Finalizing is created for the DVD menu. 68 in HQ mode, 8 min. Making the disc compatible with other devices Finalize In case 1, 2 or 3...
... 15 min. in LP mode) b Notes • Playback compatibility 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 (Finalizing)... which displays the movie list (p. 70). Operation flow To play back on the type of disc. • DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+R DL: Finalizing is required. • DVD+RW: Finalizing is created for the DVD menu. 68 in HQ mode, 8 min. Making the disc compatible with other devices Finalize In case 1, 2 or 3...
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... back a disc in other devices after finalizing the disc. Movies can be added. b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you wish to add movies. Cancel Easy Handycam operation. Utilizing Media To add movies to a finalized disc (p.75) Movies cannot be added as usual.
... back a disc in other devices after finalizing the disc. Movies can be added. b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you wish to add movies. Cancel Easy Handycam operation. Utilizing Media To add movies to a finalized disc (p.75) Movies cannot be added as usual.
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...) lamp goes off. b Notes • When you finalize a double-sided disc, you want to create a DVD menu and finalize the disc, the DVD menu appears for finalizing. 1 Place your camcorder in the case of several hours to be finalized. 4 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [FINALIZE]. Finalizing...• When you connect the AC Adaptor and turn on your camcorder, and do not create a DVD menu. 3 Touch . 70 To select a DVD menu style, touch (OPTION) t [DVD MENU] (p. 70). To select a DVD menu style 1 In step 4, touch (OPTION) t [DVD MENU]. 2 Select the desired style from 4 types of pattern ...
...) lamp goes off. b Notes • When you finalize a double-sided disc, you want to create a DVD menu and finalize the disc, the DVD menu appears for finalizing. 1 Place your camcorder in the case of several hours to be finalized. 4 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [FINALIZE]. Finalizing...• When you connect the AC Adaptor and turn on your camcorder, and do not create a DVD menu. 3 Touch . 70 To select a DVD menu style, touch (OPTION) t [DVD MENU] (p. 70). To select a DVD menu style 1 In step 4, touch (OPTION) t [DVD MENU]. 2 Select the desired style from 4 types of pattern ...
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...directly onto a computer to [STYLE1]. • You cannot create a DVD menu for a DVD-RW (VR mode). b Notes • Even when you use an 8 cm CD adaptor with an 8 cm DVD as that the DVD drive of your camcorder on all devices. Otherwise, a malfunction may occur. • Make ...we do not guarantee proper playback on other devices without finalizing the disc. Continued , 71 Utilizing Media b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), the DVD menu style is installed. Playing a disc on other devices Playing a disc on other devices Finalizing a disc (p. 68) allows you to...
...directly onto a computer to [STYLE1]. • You cannot create a DVD menu for a DVD-RW (VR mode). b Notes • Even when you use an 8 cm CD adaptor with an 8 cm DVD as that the DVD drive of your camcorder on all devices. Otherwise, a malfunction may occur. • Make ...we do not guarantee proper playback on other devices without finalizing the disc. Continued , 71 Utilizing Media b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), the DVD menu style is installed. Playing a disc on other devices Playing a disc on other devices Finalizing a disc (p. 68) allows you to...
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Playing a disc on other information by touching . When the disc was first used is recorded. DVD-RW (VR mode) DVD_RTAV folder - To turn off the display, touch . Therefore, the total amount of the disc The date and time when the disc ...
Playing a disc on other information by touching . When the disc was first used is recorded. DVD-RW (VR mode) DVD_RTAV folder - To turn off the display, touch . Therefore, the total amount of the disc The date and time when the disc ...
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...YES] t [YES]. MEMORY] (DCR-DVD850) or [MEMORY STICK]. 6 When [Completed.] appears, touch . If you format a finalized disc • A DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) returns to be formatted into your camcorder. 4 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA FORMAT] t [INT. Continued , 73 Formatting the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick ... them on other media (p. 54, 64) before playing the disc on other devices. • In the case of a DVD-RW (VR mode)/ DVD+RW, formatting deletes all images and returns the recording media to view its original empty state. You do not disconnect the AC...
...YES] t [YES]. MEMORY] (DCR-DVD850) or [MEMORY STICK]. 6 When [Completed.] appears, touch . If you format a finalized disc • A DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) returns to be formatted into your camcorder. 4 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA FORMAT] t [INT. Continued , 73 Formatting the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick ... them on other media (p. 54, 64) before playing the disc on other devices. • In the case of a DVD-RW (VR mode)/ DVD+RW, formatting deletes all images and returns the recording media to view its original empty state. You do not disconnect the AC...