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... in a particular installation. "Operating Guide" (This manual) - Connect the equipment into an outlet on the supplied CD-ROM) (p. 99) Types of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD650 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. UL is for a digital device pursuant to comply with two kinds of the FCC Rules. "PMB Guide" for help. The supplied interface cable must accept any questions about this before operating your camcorder (Continued) For...
... in a particular installation. "Operating Guide" (This manual) - Connect the equipment into an outlet on the supplied CD-ROM) (p. 99) Types of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD650 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. UL is for a digital device pursuant to comply with two kinds of the FCC Rules. "PMB Guide" for help. The supplied interface cable must accept any questions about this before operating your camcorder (Continued) For...
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... on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or a "Memory Stick Duo" media adaptor. • When using Sony discs. PRO Duo" media)* ("Memory Stick - ("Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media) * You can use in your camcorder • For recording movies, it in your camcorder to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from being broken or recorded images from the camcorder - Viewfinder LCD screen Battery • The camcorder is recommended that you can use any type of recording/ playback, we recommend using "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media with "Memory Stick" media compatible equipment, be...
... on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or a "Memory Stick Duo" media adaptor. • When using Sony discs. PRO Duo" media)* ("Memory Stick - ("Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media) * You can use in your camcorder • For recording movies, it in your camcorder to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from being broken or recorded images from the camcorder - Viewfinder LCD screen Battery • The camcorder is recommended that you can use any type of recording/ playback, we recommend using "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media with "Memory Stick" media compatible equipment, be...
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... LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to malfunction. In such a case, save your images on the internal memory, the data may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in each local language are used for the contents of data occurs on the countries/regions. Change the screen language before operating your camcorder to direct sunlight for DCR-DVD650 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for a long time, fragmentation of recordings...
... LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to malfunction. In such a case, save your images on the internal memory, the data may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in each local language are used for the contents of data occurs on the countries/regions. Change the screen language before operating your camcorder to direct sunlight for DCR-DVD650 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for a long time, fragmentation of recordings...
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... devices (Finalizing 68 Playing a disc on , and setting the date and time 25 Changing the language setting ... 26 Step 4: Making adjustments before operating your camcorder 16 " HOME" and " OPTION" - Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Read this before recording 27 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 Adjusting...
... devices (Finalizing 68 Playing a disc on , and setting the date and time 25 Changing the language setting ... 26 Step 4: Making adjustments before operating your camcorder 16 " HOME" and " OPTION" - Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Read this before recording 27 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 Adjusting...
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... 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 the "Memory Stick" media 120 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 121 About handling of your camcorder 123 Specifications 127 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ......130 Indicators displayed during recording/ playback 133...
... 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 the "Memory Stick" media 120 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 121 About handling of your camcorder 123 Specifications 127 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ......130 Indicators displayed during recording/ playback 133...
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... worn-out (for selecting the media. On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured with any metallic objects. On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, turn off the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 25)/ ACCESS lamp (p. 30)/access lamp (p. 32). • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or Battery Info (p. 66) will be correctly displayed under which you use your camcorder. On the AC Adaptor •...
... worn-out (for selecting the media. On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured with any metallic objects. On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, turn off the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 25)/ ACCESS lamp (p. 30)/access lamp (p. 32). • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or Battery Info (p. 66) will be correctly displayed under which you use your camcorder. On the AC Adaptor •...
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... automatically recorded on the media, and can change the on . In that case, charge the built-in a specified language. Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [ LANGUAGE SET], then select the desired language. 26 Changing the language setting You can be ready to shoot after the power is turned on -screen displays to show messages in rechargeable battery and then set the date and time again (p. 126). • It takes a few seconds for your camcorder...
... automatically recorded on the media, and can change the on . In that case, charge the built-in a specified language. Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [ LANGUAGE SET], then select the desired language. 26 Changing the language setting You can be ready to shoot after the power is turned on -screen displays to show messages in rechargeable battery and then set the date and time again (p. 126). • It takes a few seconds for your camcorder...
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.... Adjusting the LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder • Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [SOUND/DISP SET] t [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 85), and adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. • The information is displayed or hidden (display y no display) each time you open or adjust the LCD panel. Pull out and look into the viewfinder. After recording, set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE to OPEN. Step 4: Making adjustments before recording Getting Started Opening the lens...
.... Adjusting the LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder • Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [SOUND/DISP SET] t [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 85), and adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. • The information is displayed or hidden (display y no display) each time you open or adjust the LCD panel. Pull out and look into the viewfinder. After recording, set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE to OPEN. Step 4: Making adjustments before recording Getting Started Opening the lens...
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...; Numbers in step 4, format the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (p. 73). The recordable time varies depending on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Figures in the wrong direction may be deleted when you format. • Do not pinch and remove the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media forcibly. Lightly push the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media in once, then slide it out of "Memory Stick" media, or the [REC MODE] setting (p. 81). • When the recordable time is displayed in the table are of movies with [AUDIO MODE] (p. 81...
...; Numbers in step 4, format the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (p. 73). The recordable time varies depending on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Figures in the wrong direction may be deleted when you format. • Do not pinch and remove the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media forcibly. Lightly push the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media in once, then slide it out of "Memory Stick" media, or the [REC MODE] setting (p. 81). • When the recordable time is displayed in the table are of movies with [AUDIO MODE] (p. 81...
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... monitor device connected, touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [DISP OUTPUT] t [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) (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 (left channel) plug to the audio input jack on the device. 6 Start playback on your camcorder, and record it to the instruction manuals...
... monitor device connected, touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [DISP OUTPUT] t [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) (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 (left channel) plug to the audio input jack on the device. 6 Start playback on your camcorder, and record it to the instruction manuals...
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...; Movies on the operating conditions. Change the media setting as 0 MB even if you perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 73). You can check the remaining recordable time or space of the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is displayed. The volume label of finalizing may be recorded depending on discs are discarded when the media space is recorded. Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO]. However, the date and time of the disc The date and time when the disc...
...; Movies on the operating conditions. Change the media setting as 0 MB even if you perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 73). You can check the remaining recordable time or space of the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is displayed. The volume label of finalizing may be recorded depending on discs are discarded when the media space is recorded. Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO]. However, the date and time of the disc The date and time when the disc...
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...] function. SUNRISE&SUNSET* ( ) Select this to focus on distant subjects. ** Your camcorder is cleared when you set in the OPTION MENU (Continued) SCENE SELECTION You can record images effectively in between the camcorder and the subject. * Your camcorder is set not to take spectacular shots of scenes such as people or flowers while creating a soft background. b Notes • The [WHITE BAL.] setting...
...] function. SUNRISE&SUNSET* ( ) Select this to focus on distant subjects. ** Your camcorder is cleared when you set in the OPTION MENU (Continued) SCENE SELECTION You can record images effectively in between the camcorder and the subject. * Your camcorder is set not to take spectacular shots of scenes such as people or flowers while creating a soft background. b Notes • The [WHITE BAL.] setting...
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... can record sound with directivity as you want to record exciting and powerful sound in the OPTION MENU (Continued) BLT-IN ZOOM MIC When you set [SELF-TIMER] to [ON] ( ), you can select the microphone level for recording conversations. SELF-TIMER When you press PHOTO, your camcorder starts counting down, and records a still image after about 10 seconds. When you set [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC] to [ON], appears on the screen...
... can record sound with directivity as you want to record exciting and powerful sound in the OPTION MENU (Continued) BLT-IN ZOOM MIC When you set [SELF-TIMER] to [ON] ( ), you can select the microphone level for recording conversations. SELF-TIMER When you press PHOTO, your camcorder starts counting down, and records a still image after about 10 seconds. When you set [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC] to [ON], appears on the screen...
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... Handycam operation The power does not turn on. • Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 22). • Connect the plug of your camcorder, use the following menu items are fixed during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). Playback zoom (p. 45) - Recording format for DVD-RW: [VIDEO] • The following buttons/functions are not available. - . (Backlight) button (p. 41) - Turn off your camcorder and leave it after the power is turned on your camcorder ....106 • Playing back a disc on other devices...........107 • Playing back "Memory Stick PRO...
... Handycam operation The power does not turn on. • Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 22). • Connect the plug of your camcorder, use the following menu items are fixed during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). Playback zoom (p. 45) - Recording format for DVD-RW: [VIDEO] • The following buttons/functions are not available. - . (Backlight) button (p. 41) - Turn off your camcorder and leave it after the power is turned on your camcorder ....106 • Playing back a disc on other devices...........107 • Playing back "Memory Stick PRO...
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... cannot operate functions using the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. • If you use "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media formatted on a computer, format it may have been created on the LCD screen are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously (p. 109). Fully charge the battery pack again. This is too high or low. You can delete on a disc cannot be used with a new one time is open (p. 27). If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with your camcorder...
... cannot operate functions using the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. • If you use "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media formatted on a computer, format it may have been created on the LCD screen are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously (p. 109). Fully charge the battery pack again. This is too high or low. You can delete on a disc cannot be used with a new one time is open (p. 27). If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with your camcorder...
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... image data, which will be displayed correctly. - DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) - is indicated on a device that does not support VR mode. No sound or only a quiet sound is heard during playback. • Turn up the volume (p. 36, 44). • Sound is not output when the LCD screen is converted to the previous scene when you turn off the power and then turn it on again, or repeat removing and inserting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media...
... image data, which will be displayed correctly. - DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) - is indicated on a device that does not support VR mode. No sound or only a quiet sound is heard during playback. • Turn up the volume (p. 36, 44). • Sound is not output when the LCD screen is converted to the previous scene when you turn off the power and then turn it on again, or repeat removing and inserting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media...
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.... Images cannot be divided (p. 57). Troubleshooting (Continued) • Record movies with [AUDIO MODE] set to finalize. • Use the AC Adaptor for finalizing operation. This is not available during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). • Images that is too short cannot be deleted (p. 57). Editing images on a DVD+RW, those movies may not support "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Movies cannot be divided. • A movie that is protected cannot be deleted. • You cannot delete following discs...
.... Images cannot be divided (p. 57). Troubleshooting (Continued) • Record movies with [AUDIO MODE] set to finalize. • Use the AC Adaptor for finalizing operation. This is not available during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). • Images that is too short cannot be deleted (p. 57). Editing images on a DVD+RW, those movies may not support "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Movies cannot be divided. • A movie that is protected cannot be deleted. • You cannot delete following discs...
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... and storage of the discs • Keep the disc clean, or the image quality of the audio and video output may deteriorate. • Clean the disc with a felt-tip, and do not guarantee the operation of all types of "Memory Stick Duo" media on your camcorder is reading or writing image files on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (while the access lamp is a copyright protection technology that uses "MagicGate" technology. However, we...
... and storage of the discs • Keep the disc clean, or the image quality of the audio and video output may deteriorate. • Clean the disc with a felt-tip, and do not guarantee the operation of all types of "Memory Stick Duo" media on your camcorder is reading or writing image files on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (while the access lamp is a copyright protection technology that uses "MagicGate" technology. However, we...
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... AUDIO MODE 81 AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto slow shutter 82, 109 A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off 87 A/V connecting cable .....47, 64 B Backlight 41, 109 Battery 22 Battery Info 66 BEACH 92 BEEP 85 BLACK FADER 93 BLT-IN ZOOM MIC............94 C CALIBRATION 124 CAMERA DATA 84 CANDLE 92 CD-ROM 95 Charging time 23 CLOCK SET 25 CLOCK/LANG 86 Computer 95 Connecting TV 47 VCR or DVD/HDD 136 recorders 64 Copying still images 55 D DATA CODE 84 Date...
... AUDIO MODE 81 AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto slow shutter 82, 109 A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off 87 A/V connecting cable .....47, 64 B Backlight 41, 109 Battery 22 Battery Info 66 BEACH 92 BEEP 85 BLACK FADER 93 BLT-IN ZOOM MIC............94 C CALIBRATION 124 CAMERA DATA 84 CANDLE 92 CD-ROM 95 Charging time 23 CLOCK SET 25 CLOCK/LANG 86 Computer 95 Connecting TV 47 VCR or DVD/HDD 136 recorders 64 Copying still images 55 D DATA CODE 84 Date...
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... "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 7, 32, 120 MICREF LEVEL..........94, 109 Mirror mode 41 Moisture condensation........123 MOVIE DUB 54 MOVIE SETTINGS 81 Movies 34, 39 MPEG 135 N NTSC 116 Number of still images recordable 83 O ONE PUSH 93 OPTION MENU 88 Original DELETE 50 DIVIDE 60 OTHERS category 49 OUTDOOR 93 OUTPUT SETTINGS...........86 P PAL 116 PHOTO COPY 55 PHOTO SETTINGS 83 Playback 35, 42 Playback zoom 45 Playing time 24 Playlist Creating 61 Divide 63 Erase...
... "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 7, 32, 120 MICREF LEVEL..........94, 109 Mirror mode 41 Moisture condensation........123 MOVIE DUB 54 MOVIE SETTINGS 81 Movies 34, 39 MPEG 135 N NTSC 116 Number of still images recordable 83 O ONE PUSH 93 OPTION MENU 88 Original DELETE 50 DIVIDE 60 OTHERS category 49 OUTDOOR 93 OUTPUT SETTINGS...........86 P PAL 116 PHOTO COPY 55 PHOTO SETTINGS 83 Playback 35, 42 Playback zoom 45 Playing time 24 Playlist Creating 61 Divide 63 Erase...
