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...moisture. DCRSerial No. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. ACSerial No. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous ... the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Do not expose the batteries to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the space provided below. Record the serial number in the literature ...
...moisture. DCRSerial No. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. ACSerial No. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous ... the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Do not expose the batteries to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the space provided below. Record the serial number in the literature ...
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...reference. Otherwise, fire or injury may result in fire. • Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. • Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may cause undesired operation. You can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns.... than those specified herein may result. Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is mishandled, the battery pack can help preserve our environment by Sony. • Dispose of the FCC Rules. Battery pack This device complies with this product will increase eye...
...reference. Otherwise, fire or injury may result in fire. • Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. • Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may cause undesired operation. You can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns.... than those specified herein may result. Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is mishandled, the battery pack can help preserve our environment by Sony. • Dispose of the FCC Rules. Battery pack This device complies with this product will increase eye...
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... above. • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick" media (You cannot use it is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Viewfinder LCD screen Battery • The camcorder is recommended that you can use "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media of your...ACCESS/access lamps (p. 30, 32) are on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or a "Memory Stick Duo" media adaptor. • When using Sony discs. Continued , 7 See page 14 for the recordable time of recording/ playback, we recommend using "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media with marks listed below....
... above. • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick" media (You cannot use it is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Viewfinder LCD screen Battery • The camcorder is recommended that you can use "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media of your...ACCESS/access lamps (p. 30, 32) are on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or a "Memory Stick Duo" media adaptor. • When using Sony discs. Continued , 7 See page 14 for the recordable time of recording/ playback, we recommend using "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media with marks listed below....
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...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 Playback 42 Searching for your camcorder 14 Using your camcorder ...advantage of two types 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 with ...
...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 Playback 42 Searching for your camcorder 14 Using your camcorder ...advantage of two types 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 with ...
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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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...*1 FACE*1 PLAYLIST Page 42 44 44 61 (OTHERS) 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 SET*1*3 FINALIZE*1 Page 28 28 68 MEDIA INFO 72... 75 DISC SELECT GUIDE 76 REPAIR IMG.DB F. 77 (SETTINGS) category*1 To customize your camcorder model. 18 For items available in the (SETTINGS) category, see page 80. *2 The item is available during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). MEMORY] (DCR-DVD850) or [MEMORY STICK] on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28). *3 You may not...
...*1 FACE*1 PLAYLIST Page 42 44 44 61 (OTHERS) 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 SET*1*3 FINALIZE*1 Page 28 28 68 MEDIA INFO 72... 75 DISC SELECT GUIDE 76 REPAIR IMG.DB F. 77 (SETTINGS) category*1 To customize your camcorder model. 18 For items available in the (SETTINGS) category, see page 80. *2 The item is available during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). MEMORY] (DCR-DVD850) or [MEMORY STICK] on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28). *3 You may not...
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AC Adaptor (1) (p. 22) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30 (1) (p. 22) Power cord (mains lead) (1) (p. 22) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 95) - Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. PMB (software) including "PMB Guide" Operating Guide (This manual) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 47, 64) USB cable (1) (p. 65) 21 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder.
AC Adaptor (1) (p. 22) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30 (1) (p. 22) Power cord (mains lead) (1) (p. 22) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 95) - Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. PMB (software) including "PMB Guide" Operating Guide (This manual) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 47, 64) USB cable (1) (p. 65) 21 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder.
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...). 1 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG) (the default setting). 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it to your camcorder. 22 4 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of the AC Adaptor. Step 2: Charging... the battery pack POWER switch Battery DC IN jack CHG (charge) lamp Jack cover DC plug AC Adaptor To the wall...
...). 1 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG) (the default setting). 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it to your camcorder. 22 4 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of the AC Adaptor. Step 2: Charging... the battery pack POWER switch Battery DC IN jack CHG (charge) lamp Jack cover DC plug AC Adaptor To the wall...
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... while the LCD panel is closed. Bottom: When recording with the LCD panel. Continued , 23 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 Typical...
... while the LCD panel is closed. Bottom: When recording with the LCD panel. Continued , 23 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 Typical...
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... 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 not attached correctly. - When playing the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Battery pack NP-FH30 ...25)/ ACCESS lamp (p. 30)/access lamp (p. 32). • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or Battery Info (p. 66) will not be correctly displayed under which you use your camcorder in low temperatures. • The available recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under the...
... 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 not attached correctly. - When playing the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Battery pack NP-FH30 ...25)/ ACCESS lamp (p. 30)/access lamp (p. 32). • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or Battery Info (p. 66) will not be correctly displayed under which you use your camcorder in low temperatures. • The available recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under the...
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...the date and time (Continued) b Notes • If you leave your camcorder unoperated for your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be ready to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 87). Changing the language setting You can be...not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the media, and can change the 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 approximately 5 minutes, to shoot ...
...the date and time (Continued) b Notes • If you leave your camcorder unoperated for your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be ready to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 87). Changing the language setting You can be...not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the media, and can change the 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 approximately 5 minutes, to shoot ...
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... look into the viewfinder. Adjusting the viewfinder You can close the lens cover. Adjust the viewfinder to your camcorder properly. 27 z Tips • If you open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). 290 degrees (max.) 190 degrees to avoid... wearing down the battery, or when the image seen on the LCD frame accidentally when you press DISP. This is...
... look into the viewfinder. Adjusting the viewfinder You can close the lens cover. Adjust the viewfinder to your camcorder properly. 27 z Tips • If you open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). 290 degrees (max.) 190 degrees to avoid... wearing down the battery, or when the image seen on the LCD frame accidentally when you press DISP. This is...
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... recordable numbers of movies with [AUDIO MODE] (p. 81). For DCR-DVD650: Sound is less than 5 minutes, appears. to the camcorder - Recording time of movies on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo"... recorded in minutes of when using "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media made by Sony Corporation. z Tips • For DCR-DVD850: You can select the audio recording format of still images. 33 Figures ...the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media from the camcorder - to apply mechanical shock or vibration to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder • Do not open the "Memory Stick Duo...
... recordable numbers of movies with [AUDIO MODE] (p. 81). For DCR-DVD650: Sound is less than 5 minutes, appears. to the camcorder - Recording time of movies on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo"... recorded in minutes of when using "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media made by Sony Corporation. z Tips • For DCR-DVD850: You can select the audio recording format of still images. 33 Figures ...the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media from the camcorder - to apply mechanical shock or vibration to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder • Do not open the "Memory Stick Duo...
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DCR-DVD650 In the default setting, movies are recorded on the internal memory. DCR-DVD850 In the default setting, both movies and still images are...(HOME) D START/STOP C POWER 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. Open the lens cover...or E) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO] (p. 72). 38 Still images are recorded on a disc. MEMORY] (DCR-DVD850) or [MEMORY STICK] is selected on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media only. Do not apply shock or vibration to ...
DCR-DVD650 In the default setting, movies are recorded on the internal memory. DCR-DVD850 In the default setting, both movies and still images are...(HOME) D START/STOP C POWER 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. Open the lens cover...or E) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO] (p. 72). 38 Still images are recorded on a disc. MEMORY] (DCR-DVD850) or [MEMORY STICK] is selected on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media only. Do not apply shock or vibration to ...
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... you to edit images on the media (p. 57). PHOTO CAPTURE You can check the approximate remaining battery level (p. 66). 49 EDIT You can edit the 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 ... using the USB cable (p. 95). PHOTO COPY (DCR-DVD850) You can connect your computer for viewing, editing or creating an original DVD. (OTHERS) category b Notes • You can dub movies recorded on the internal memory to a disc (p. 54). BATTERY INFO You can capture a selected scene from a ...
... you to edit images on the media (p. 57). PHOTO CAPTURE You can check the approximate remaining battery level (p. 66). 49 EDIT You can edit the 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 ... using the USB cable (p. 95). PHOTO COPY (DCR-DVD850) You can connect your computer for viewing, editing or creating an original DVD. (OTHERS) category b Notes • You can dub movies recorded on the internal memory to a disc (p. 54). BATTERY INFO You can capture a selected scene from a ...
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...1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ DELETE]. 4 Touch the still image to confirm. b Notes • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. • If the deleted movie is included in a Playlist (p. 61), the movie is...• To delete all images recorded on the screen to be deleted. Continued , 51 Editing The selected still image is deleted also from your camcorder after recording. To delete all the recordable space of the movies to delete them before you try to the previous screen. 5 Touch t [YES]....
...1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ DELETE]. 4 Touch the still image to confirm. b Notes • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. • If the deleted movie is included in a Playlist (p. 61), the movie is...• To delete all images recorded on the screen to be deleted. Continued , 51 Editing The selected still image is deleted also from your camcorder after recording. To delete all the recordable space of the movies to delete them before you try to the previous screen. 5 Touch t [YES]....
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The selected still image is marked with -. b Notes • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while protecting movies. • Do not remove the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media while protecting movies from the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. • Formatting (p. ...
The selected still image is marked with -. b Notes • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while protecting movies. • Do not remove the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media while protecting movies from the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. • Formatting (p. ...
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... In step 3, touch [ PRT. To unprotect still images In step 4, touch the still image marked with -. - b Notes • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. • Formatting (p. 73) deletes even protected still images. z Tips • You ... images recorded on the same day at one time • Do not remove the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media while protecting still images from your camcorder while protecting still images. 59 disappears. Editing Previous/Next date 2 Touch / to the previous screen. 3 Touch t [ON]. 4 When [Completed.] appears...
... In step 3, touch [ PRT. To unprotect still images In step 4, touch the still image marked with -. - b Notes • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. • Formatting (p. 73) deletes even protected still images. z Tips • You ... images recorded on the same day at one time • Do not remove the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media while protecting still images from your camcorder while protecting still images. 59 disappears. Editing Previous/Next date 2 Touch / to the previous screen. 3 Touch t [ON]. 4 When [Completed.] appears...
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...the point where you want to divide. b Notes • You cannot restore movies once they are divided. • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as you press . Adjusts the dividing point with ... • The images recorded on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28), and the divided original movie is not divided. • A slight difference may occur from your camcorder are called "original." Returns to divide them (p. 57). When you select [DISC] on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28), the movie in a Playlist is included...
...the point where you want to divide. b Notes • You cannot restore movies once they are divided. • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as you press . Adjusts the dividing point with ... • The images recorded on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28), and the divided original movie is not divided. • A slight difference may occur from your camcorder are called "original." Returns to divide them (p. 57). When you select [DISC] on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28), the movie in a Playlist is included...
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Creating the Playlist (Continued) b Notes • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while adding the movies. • Do not remove the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media while adding movies in the Playlist screen appear. 2 Touch the movie ...
Creating the Playlist (Continued) b Notes • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while adding the movies. • Do not remove the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media while adding movies in the Playlist screen appear. 2 Touch the movie ...