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...B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of procedures other than those specified herein may result. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it . • Do not short circuit and do not expose the battery pack to any shock...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 not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product will increase eye hazard. Even if your used battery ...
...B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of procedures other than those specified herein may result. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it . • Do not short circuit and do not expose the battery pack to any shock...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 not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product will increase eye hazard. Even if your used battery ...
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...if not installed and used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for help. "Operating Guide" (This manual) - This product has received UL Listing. If you have any questions about this device must accept any changes or modifications ...the equipment into an outlet on use Your camcorder is connected. - Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD850 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD650 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. UL is subject to provide ...
...if not installed and used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for help. "Operating Guide" (This manual) - This product has received UL Listing. If you have any questions about this device must accept any changes or modifications ...the equipment into an outlet on use Your camcorder is connected. - Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD850 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD650 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. UL is subject to provide ...
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... "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or a "Memory Stick Duo" media adaptor. • When using Sony discs. "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media (This size can be used only with a cable, be sure to another... "Memory Stick" media compatible equipment, be used with your camcorder" (p. 123). • To prevent media from being broken or recorded images from the camcorder - Viewfinder LCD screen Battery • The camcorder is recommended that you can use in this manual. • You cannot use any type of memory card ...
... "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or a "Memory Stick Duo" media adaptor. • When using Sony discs. "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media (This size can be used only with a cable, be sure to another... "Memory Stick" media compatible equipment, be used with your camcorder" (p. 123). • To prevent media from being broken or recorded images from the camcorder - Viewfinder LCD screen Battery • The camcorder is recommended that you can use in this manual. • You cannot use any type of memory card ...
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... mode, only the most recent movie (51) z z z - - z z Deleting the most recent movie can be played back in this manual, VIDEO mode is compatible with your camcorder (deleting and rearranging the order of DVD-RW. DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-R DVD+R DL Symbols used in DVD devices that is... movie on your DVD device to see whether it with your camcorder (p. 30). ** Finalizing is not finalized may cause the computer to the instruction manual of "Memory Stick" media you can record images on either the internal memory (DCR-DVD850), an 8cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R or DVD...
... mode, only the most recent movie (51) z z z - - z z Deleting the most recent movie can be played back in this manual, VIDEO mode is compatible with your camcorder (deleting and rearranging the order of DVD-RW. DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-R DVD+R DL Symbols used in DVD devices that is... movie on your DVD device to see whether it with your camcorder (p. 30). ** Finalizing is not finalized may cause the computer to the instruction manual of "Memory Stick" media you can record images on either the internal memory (DCR-DVD850), an 8cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R or DVD...
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Like commercially sold DVD, this disc can be played back without unfinalizing. Unfinalizing allows you need to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD-RW VR mode. The disc can be played back in some cases. The disc can be played back in a device .... 17 Refer to finalize the disc first. Enjoying with all DVD devices is not guaranteed. Movies can view the images recorded and edited on your camcorder on disc type. bNotes • The less the recording volume of a finalized disc depend on other devices, you to finalize the disc. Recordings cannot ...
Like commercially sold DVD, this disc can be played back without unfinalizing. Unfinalizing allows you need to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD-RW VR mode. The disc can be played back in some cases. The disc can be played back in a device .... 17 Refer to finalize the disc first. Enjoying with all DVD devices is not guaranteed. Movies can view the images recorded and edited on your camcorder on disc type. bNotes • The less the recording volume of a finalized disc depend on other devices, you to finalize the disc. Recordings cannot ...
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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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...or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately). Connecting only the S VIDEO plug will view images on. 1 Turn on the VCR. Continued , 47 Connect your camcorder. 2 Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [TV TYPE] t [16:9] or [4:3] t . Connect the white and red plugs (left/right ...camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately) When connecting to the input jack of the TV you will not output audio. VCRs or TVs When your TV is not necessary. Set the input selector on the VCR to the instruction manuals...
...or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately). Connecting only the S VIDEO plug will view images on. 1 Turn on the VCR. Continued , 47 Connect your camcorder. 2 Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [TV TYPE] t [16:9] or [4:3] t . Connect the white and red plugs (left/right ...camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately) When connecting to the input jack of the TV you will not output audio. VCRs or TVs When your TV is not necessary. Set the input selector on the VCR to the instruction manuals...
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Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the 16:9 (wide) signal, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. z Tips • You can display the counter on a TV (Continued) b Notes • When you ... cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system, set [TV TYPE] to full mode automatically.
Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the 16:9 (wide) signal, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. z Tips • You can display the counter on a TV (Continued) b Notes • When you ... cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system, set [TV TYPE] to full mode automatically.
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...A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately) When connecting to the other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Connect your camcorder to other device via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. b Notes • Since dubbing is not necessary. The yellow plug ...connection is performed via the S VIDEO jack, by using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 22). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with an A/V 64 VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders connecting cable. Device without S VIDEO jack IN Device with S VIDEO (sold separately...
...A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately) When connecting to the other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Connect your camcorder to other device via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. b Notes • Since dubbing is not necessary. The yellow plug ...connection is performed via the S VIDEO jack, by using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 22). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with an A/V 64 VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders connecting cable. Device without S VIDEO jack IN Device with S VIDEO (sold separately...
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...is capable of movie dubbing via USB connection to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. 5 Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device. 1 Turn on your camcorder. Connect your camcorder to the display device (p. 47). 4 Insert the recording media... in the recording device. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for this operation (p. 23). Connect your camcorder to the recording device (VCR or DVD/ HDD recorder) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) 1...
...is capable of movie dubbing via USB connection to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. 5 Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device. 1 Turn on your camcorder. Connect your camcorder to the display device (p. 47). 4 Insert the recording media... in the recording device. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for this operation (p. 23). Connect your camcorder to the recording device (VCR or DVD/ HDD recorder) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) 1...
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... t [BATTERY INFO]. The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the connected device. Checking battery information You can check the approximate remaining capacity of your camcorder to a DVD writer, etc. To turn off the display, touch . 66 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 be dubbed. 4 Start recording on the camcorder screen. Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD/ HDD recorders (Continued) ...
... t [BATTERY INFO]. The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the connected device. Checking battery information You can check the approximate remaining capacity of your camcorder to a DVD writer, etc. To turn off the display, touch . 66 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 be dubbed. 4 Start recording on the camcorder screen. Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD/ HDD recorders (Continued) ...
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... other DVD devices. b Notes • Even when you use a DVD+RW, you to the instruction manual of the computer can display the recording date and time where the subtitles normally appear (p. 87). However, ... a disc (p. 68) allows you must finalize the disc (p. 68). Refer to view movies recorded by your camcorder on other devices without finalizing the disc. Otherwise, a malfunction may not be played smoothly on some functions may cause...(VR mode). Continued , 71 Utilizing Media b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), the DVD menu style is placed in the menu.
... other DVD devices. b Notes • Even when you use a DVD+RW, you to the instruction manual of the computer can display the recording date and time where the subtitles normally appear (p. 87). However, ... a disc (p. 68) allows you must finalize the disc (p. 68). Refer to view movies recorded by your camcorder on other devices without finalizing the disc. Otherwise, a malfunction may not be played smoothly on some functions may cause...(VR mode). Continued , 71 Utilizing Media b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), the DVD menu style is placed in the menu.
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...select the maximum zoom level in LP mode, the quality of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. Continued , 81 Customizing Your Camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for playback (p. 47). b Notes • Set [TV TYPE] correctly according to zoom greater than optical zoom magnification.... How to the instruction manuals supplied with B. Refer also to set the recording mode separately for each recording mode. • You can select audio recording format. ...
...select the maximum zoom level in LP mode, the quality of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. Continued , 81 Customizing Your Camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for playback (p. 47). b Notes • Set [TV TYPE] correctly according to zoom greater than optical zoom magnification.... How to the instruction manuals supplied with B. Refer also to set the recording mode separately for each recording mode. • You can select audio recording format. ...
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...- When you press DUBBING (DCR-DVD850) - NEVER The camcorder is automatically turned off . Also refer to change the page. A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off) B 5min The camcorder is not automatically turned off when you press START/STOP. - When you do not operate your camcorder to (Movie). When you ...), you can display the recording date and time when playing back a disc on the screen, touch / to the instruction manual of the playback device. DEMO MODE If you connect the camcorder to [NEVER]. The default setting is [ON]. CALIBRATION See page 124. Customizing Your...
...- When you press DUBBING (DCR-DVD850) - NEVER The camcorder is automatically turned off . Also refer to change the page. A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off) B 5min The camcorder is not automatically turned off when you press START/STOP. - When you do not operate your camcorder to (Movie). When you ...), you can display the recording date and time when playing back a disc on the screen, touch / to the instruction manual of the playback device. DEMO MODE If you connect the camcorder to [NEVER]. The default setting is [ON]. CALIBRATION See page 124. Customizing Your...
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... is too bright or too dark relative to the background. 1 Touch [MANUAL]. FOCUS You can blur out backgrounds and the subject stands out clearer. b Notes • The minimum possible distance between the camcorder and the subject while maintaining sharp focus is easier to focus on the ... 50 cm (19 3/4 in the following cases. (It will not be adjusted farther away. 3 Touch . When you set focus manually. Continued , 91 Customizing Your Camcorder TELE MACRO This is focused on distant subjects) to sharpen the focus. When you want to focus on a certain subject intentionally. 1...
... is too bright or too dark relative to the background. 1 Touch [MANUAL]. FOCUS You can blur out backgrounds and the subject stands out clearer. b Notes • The minimum possible distance between the camcorder and the subject while maintaining sharp focus is easier to focus on the ... 50 cm (19 3/4 in the following cases. (It will not be adjusted farther away. 3 Touch . When you set focus manually. Continued , 91 Customizing Your Camcorder TELE MACRO This is focused on distant subjects) to sharpen the focus. When you want to focus on a certain subject intentionally. 1...
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... SET] or [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 28). Adjust the focus manually (p. 91). [ STEADYSHOT] does not function. • Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 82). • [ STEADYSHOT] may neither be played back on your camcorder. • The temperature of your camcorder (p. 30). • The disc that was recorded, formatted, or...be played back, nor displayed in a cool place. The playback image is not a malfunction (p. 121). When [DISC] is selected on your camcorder and leave it for a while in actual size. Playing back images on [MOVIE MEDIA SET], you record a TV screen or computer screen....
... SET] or [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 28). Adjust the focus manually (p. 91). [ STEADYSHOT] does not function. • Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 82). • [ STEADYSHOT] may neither be played back on your camcorder. • The temperature of your camcorder (p. 30). • The disc that was recorded, formatted, or...be played back, nor displayed in a cool place. The playback image is not a malfunction (p. 121). When [DISC] is selected on your camcorder and leave it for a while in actual size. Playing back images on [MOVIE MEDIA SET], you record a TV screen or computer screen....
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... a computer or another playback device, the left and right sounds are heard out of balance (DCR-DVD850). • This may happen when sound recorded with [MICREF LEVEL] set to [LOW...Stick PRO Duo" media a couple of additional recording (p. 75), then remake the DVD menu by your camcorder when . Playing back a disc on other devices, edited on a computer, etc. For the following discs...mode. When you create a disc using a soft cloth (p. 120). For details, refer to the instruction manuals of a DVD+R DL, the image may have failed while finalizing the disc. is not a malfunction. ...
... a computer or another playback device, the left and right sounds are heard out of balance (DCR-DVD850). • This may happen when sound recorded with [MICREF LEVEL] set to [LOW...Stick PRO Duo" media a couple of additional recording (p. 75), then remake the DVD menu by your camcorder when . Playing back a disc on other devices, edited on a computer, etc. For the following discs...mode. When you create a disc using a soft cloth (p. 120). For details, refer to the instruction manuals of a DVD+R DL, the image may have failed while finalizing the disc. is not a malfunction. ...
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... USB jack of the computer activates. For details on the TV connected to edit or record additional images on a disc recorded on your camcorder. • This is because only the S VIDEO plug is not recognized by the computer. • Install "PMB" (p. 96)....VIDEO (sold separately) (p. 64). Make sure that you connect also the red and white plugs of following settings Backlight [SPOT MTR/FCS], [SPOT METER], [FIREWORKS], [MANUAL] in [EXPOSURE] [AUTO SLW SHUTTR] [SCENE SELECTION], [FADER] [SPOT FOCUS] [SCENE SELECTION] [TELE MACRO] [SCENE SELECTION] [SCENE SELECTION] [TELE MACRO], ...
... USB jack of the computer activates. For details on the TV connected to edit or record additional images on a disc recorded on your camcorder. • This is because only the S VIDEO plug is not recognized by the computer. • Install "PMB" (p. 96)....VIDEO (sold separately) (p. 64). Make sure that you connect also the red and white plugs of following settings Backlight [SPOT MTR/FCS], [SPOT METER], [FIREWORKS], [MANUAL] in [EXPOSURE] [AUTO SLW SHUTTR] [SCENE SELECTION], [FADER] [SPOT FOCUS] [SCENE SELECTION] [TELE MACRO] [SCENE SELECTION] [SCENE SELECTION] [TELE MACRO], ...
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...Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," " ," "Memory Stick Micro," "MagicGate," " ," "MagicGate Memory Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony... in the U.S. We provide this manual. To download, go to the ...DCR-SR87. Read "license1.pdf" in the "License" folder on your camcorder. Source code is not installed on the CD-ROM. http://www.sony...
...Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," " ," "Memory Stick Micro," "MagicGate," " ," "MagicGate Memory Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony... in the U.S. We provide this manual. To download, go to the ...DCR-SR87. Read "license1.pdf" in the "License" folder on your camcorder. Source code is not installed on the CD-ROM. http://www.sony...
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... do not appear depending on the media. They are recorded automatically on the model. Bottom Indicator 9 . 134 Meaning Face Index set (82) Manual focus (91) SCENE SELECTION (92) Backlight (41) You can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording/playback (Continued) Screen indicators Upper ...MIC (94) Meaning Fader (93) Meaning Warning (110) Indicator n - However, you can view the recording date and time on the screen of your camcorder. Indicators displayed during playback (p. 84). Meaning White balance (93) SteadyShot off (82) Tele macro (91) Protect (57) SPOT MTR/FCS (90)/ ...
... do not appear depending on the media. They are recorded automatically on the model. Bottom Indicator 9 . 134 Meaning Face Index set (82) Manual focus (91) SCENE SELECTION (92) Backlight (41) You can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording/playback (Continued) Screen indicators Upper ...MIC (94) Meaning Fader (93) Meaning Warning (110) Indicator n - However, you can view the recording date and time on the screen of your camcorder. Indicators displayed during playback (p. 84). Meaning White balance (93) SteadyShot off (82) Tele macro (91) Protect (57) SPOT MTR/FCS (90)/ ...