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...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 exposure for backlit subjects 41 Recording in mirror mode 41 ...60 Creating the Playlist 61 Dubbing movies to your needs 13 Media for your camcorder 14 Using your camcorder 5 Table of menus 18 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 21 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 22 Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and...
...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 exposure for backlit subjects 41 Recording in mirror mode 41 ...60 Creating the Playlist 61 Dubbing movies to your needs 13 Media for your camcorder 14 Using your camcorder 5 Table of menus 18 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 21 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 22 Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and...
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...right 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 ...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 ...
...right 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 ...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 ...
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" HOME" and " OPTION" - 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 (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 19) Category B ...) category Items DELETE*2 PHOTO CAPTURE*3 MOVIE DUB*3 PHOTO COPY*3 EDIT PLAYLIST EDIT USB CONNECT BATTERY INFO Page 50 53 54 55 57 61 95 66 Items MOVIE MEDIA SET*1 PHOTO MEDIA ...DB F. 77 (SETTINGS) category*1 To customize your camcorder (p. 79). *1 You can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34) when you select [INT. the starting point for ...
" HOME" and " OPTION" - 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 (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 19) Category B ...) category Items DELETE*2 PHOTO CAPTURE*3 MOVIE DUB*3 PHOTO COPY*3 EDIT PLAYLIST EDIT USB CONNECT BATTERY INFO Page 50 53 54 55 57 61 95 66 Items MOVIE MEDIA SET*1 PHOTO MEDIA ...DB F. 77 (SETTINGS) category*1 To customize your camcorder (p. 79). *1 You can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34) when you select [INT. the starting point for ...
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... time Approximate time (min.) required when you repeat recording 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. 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 ...
... time Approximate time (min.) required when you repeat recording 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. 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 ...
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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 145 205 235 435 505 980 1120 When playing a disc Battery pack NP-FH30 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel... is worn-out (for selecting the media. 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...
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 145 205 235 435 505 980 1120 When playing a disc Battery pack NP-FH30 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel... is worn-out (for selecting the media. 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...
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...Sony Corporation. to apply mechanical shock or vibration to remove the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media from the camcorder... media from being broken or recorded images from the camcorder - It may cause a malfunction to the "Memory...data. • If [Failed to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from being lost, do...(215) 355 (230) 655 (435) 715 (460) * DCR-DVD850 b Notes • Numbers in once, then slide it ...table are minimum recording time. to the camcorder - It may be deleted when you ...Duo" media cover. z Tips • For DCR-DVD850: You can select the audio recording format of...
...Sony Corporation. to apply mechanical shock or vibration to remove the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media from the camcorder... media from being broken or recorded images from the camcorder - It may cause a malfunction to the "Memory...data. • If [Failed to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from being lost, do...(215) 355 (230) 655 (435) 715 (460) * DCR-DVD850 b Notes • Numbers in once, then slide it ...table are minimum recording time. to the camcorder - It may be deleted when you ...Duo" media cover. z Tips • For DCR-DVD850: You can select the audio recording format of...
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DCR-DVD650 In the default setting, movies are recorded on the media setting (p. 28). z Tips •... switch A If the POWER switch is set to your camcorder. • You can use in your camcorder, and do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor. • In the case that [INT. DCR-DVD850 In the default setting, both movies and still images... b Notes • If the ACCESS/access lamps (p. 30, 32) are recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media only. MEMORY] (DCR-DVD850) or [MEMORY STICK] is selected on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28), when a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file...
DCR-DVD650 In the default setting, movies are recorded on the media setting (p. 28). z Tips •... switch A If the POWER switch is set to your camcorder. • You can use in your camcorder, and do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor. • In the case that [INT. DCR-DVD850 In the default setting, both movies and still images... b Notes • If the ACCESS/access lamps (p. 30, 32) are recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media only. MEMORY] (DCR-DVD850) or [MEMORY STICK] is selected on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28), when a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file...
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...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). PHOTO COPY (DCR-DVD850) You can copy still images recorded on the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media to ..."Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (p. 55). PHOTO CAPTURE You can check the approximate remaining battery level (p. 66). 49 BATTERY INFO You can capture a selected scene from a recorded movie as a still...
...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). PHOTO COPY (DCR-DVD850) You can copy still images recorded on the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media to ..."Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (p. 55). PHOTO CAPTURE You can check the approximate remaining battery level (p. 66). 49 BATTERY INFO You can capture a selected scene from a recorded movie as a still...
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...Do not apply mechanical shock or vibration to finish the operation. 3 Touch [YES]. 4 When [Completed.] appears, touch . 77 MEMORY] (DCR-DVD850) or [MEMORY STICK]. Your camcorder will check the image database file. Repairing the image database file This function checks the image database file and the consistency of movies...and still images on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is not found, touch to the camcorder during this operation. • Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor or remove the battery pack. • While the image database file on the internal memory (DCRDVD850), or movies in ...
...Do not apply mechanical shock or vibration to finish the operation. 3 Touch [YES]. 4 When [Completed.] appears, touch . 77 MEMORY] (DCR-DVD850) or [MEMORY STICK]. Your camcorder will check the image database file. Repairing the image database file This function checks the image database file and the consistency of movies...and still images on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is not found, touch to the camcorder during this operation. • Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor or remove the battery pack. • While the image database file on the internal memory (DCRDVD850), or movies in ...
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... power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation 102 • Batteries/Power sources 103 • LCD screen/Viewfinder 104 • Media 104 • Recording 105 • Playing back images on your camcorder ....106 • Playing back...]: [DATE/TIME] - Turn off your camcorder 108 • Connecting/Dubbing to other devices ........109 • Connecting to a computer 109 • Functions that cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). Playback zoom (p. 45) - DUBBING button (DCR-DVD850) (p. 54) The (OPTION) button...
... power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation 102 • Batteries/Power sources 103 • LCD screen/Viewfinder 104 • Media 104 • Recording 105 • Playing back images on your camcorder ....106 • Playing back...]: [DATE/TIME] - Turn off your camcorder 108 • Connecting/Dubbing to other devices ........109 • Connecting to a computer 109 • Functions that cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). Playback zoom (p. 45) - DUBBING button (DCR-DVD850) (p. 54) The (OPTION) button...
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...Handycam operation (p. 34). - [MOVIE MEDIA SET] - [PHOTO MEDIA SET]* - [AUDIO MODE]* - [WIDE SELECT] - [SUB-T DATE] - [ FACE SET] - [ IMAGE SIZE] - [FILE NO.] - [VOLUME] - [BEEP] - [TV TYPE] - [CLOCK SET] - [AREA SET] - [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] - [ LANGUAGE SET] - [DEMO MODE] * DCR-DVD850 Your camcorder vibrates. • Vibration occurs depending on the power again, or use . The battery... EASY, menu settings do not operate your Sony dealer. The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged. • Attach the battery pack to their defaults automatically. • ...
...Handycam operation (p. 34). - [MOVIE MEDIA SET] - [PHOTO MEDIA SET]* - [AUDIO MODE]* - [WIDE SELECT] - [SUB-T DATE] - [ FACE SET] - [ IMAGE SIZE] - [FILE NO.] - [VOLUME] - [BEEP] - [TV TYPE] - [CLOCK SET] - [AREA SET] - [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] - [ LANGUAGE SET] - [DEMO MODE] * DCR-DVD850 Your camcorder vibrates. • Vibration occurs depending on the power again, or use . The battery... EASY, menu settings do not operate your Sony dealer. The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged. • Attach the battery pack to their defaults automatically. • ...
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... make the disc capable of additional recording (p. 75), then remake the DVD menu by your camcorder when . is pressed, playback may not move to 2ch (normal stereo sound) on an...with (p. 50). Playback does not move to the instruction manual of times. • You removed the battery pack or the AC Adaptor while the access lamp is not recognized. • Clean the disc using... • Finalize the disc (p. 68). • A disc recorded in the instruction manual of balance (DCR-DVD850). • This may freeze for an instant between scenes depending on again, or repeat removing and ...
... make the disc capable of additional recording (p. 75), then remake the DVD menu by your camcorder when . is pressed, playback may not move to 2ch (normal stereo sound) on an...with (p. 50). Playback does not move to the instruction manual of times. • You removed the battery pack or the AC Adaptor while the access lamp is not recognized. • Clean the disc using... • Finalize the disc (p. 68). • A disc recorded in the instruction manual of balance (DCR-DVD850). • This may freeze for an instant between scenes depending on again, or repeat removing and ...
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...available for the following discs: - Editing images on your camcorder (p. 81). Unable to finalize. • Use the ... delete movies during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). DVD+R DL • [UNFINALIZE] is not available during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). •...you can add 99 movies on the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, ... Record movies with [AUDIO MODE] set to [2ch STEREO] on your camcorder Unable to edit. • Select a media to be edited by touching ...a still image from a disc to the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. DVD-...
...available for the following discs: - Editing images on your camcorder (p. 81). Unable to finalize. • Use the ... delete movies during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). DVD+R DL • [UNFINALIZE] is not available during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). •...you can add 99 movies on the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, ... Record movies with [AUDIO MODE] set to [2ch STEREO] on your camcorder Unable to edit. • Select a media to be edited by touching ...a still image from a disc to the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. DVD-...
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... to change without notice. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Specifications (Continued) General Power requirements DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption DCR-DVD650 Using the LCD screen (normal brightness): 2.4 W Using the Viewfinder: 2.2 W DCR-DVD850 Using the LCD screen (normal brightness): 2.1 W Using the Viewfinder: 1.9 W Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32...
... to change without notice. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Specifications (Continued) General Power requirements DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption DCR-DVD650 Using the LCD screen (normal brightness): 2.4 W Using the Viewfinder: 2.2 W DCR-DVD850 Using the LCD screen (normal brightness): 2.1 W Using the Viewfinder: 1.9 W Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32...
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... Reference Continued , 133 Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies Recording still images Viewing movies Viewing still images A HOME button (19, 79) B Remaining battery (approx.) (66) C Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) D Recording mode (HQ/SP/LP) (81) E Media type... (14) F Counter (hour/minute/second) G OPTION button (20, 88) H Approximate remaining recordable time of movies I Audio mode (81) (DCR-DVD850) J Face Index set (82) K VIEW IMAGES button (35, 42) L Image size (83) M Approximate remaining recordable number of still images ...
... Reference Continued , 133 Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies Recording still images Viewing movies Viewing still images A HOME button (19, 79) B Remaining battery (approx.) (66) C Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) D Recording mode (HQ/SP/LP) (81) E Media type... (14) F Counter (hour/minute/second) G OPTION button (20, 88) H Approximate remaining recordable time of movies I Audio mode (81) (DCR-DVD850) J Face Index set (82) K VIEW IMAGES button (35, 42) L Image size (83) M Approximate remaining recordable number of still images ...