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...sony.net/ Printed on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Additional information on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in China US Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-DVD650.../DVD850 4-125-249-11(1) Enjoying with Your Camcorder 13 Getting Started 21 Recording/Playback 34 Editing 49 Utilizing Media 67 Customizing Your 79 Camcorder Performing with Your 95 Computer Troubleshooting 102...
...sony.net/ Printed on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Additional information on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in China US Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-DVD650.../DVD850 4-125-249-11(1) Enjoying with Your Camcorder 13 Getting Started 21 Recording/Playback 34 Editing 49 Utilizing Media 67 Customizing Your 79 Camcorder Performing with Your 95 Computer Troubleshooting 102...
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...conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. You can help preserve our environment by Sony. • Dispose of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: ... your used battery packs promptly as described in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. 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 ...
...conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. You can help preserve our environment by Sony. • Dispose of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: ... your used battery packs promptly as described in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. 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 ...
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... in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD650 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. "PMB Guide" for using your camcorder with a computer connected (stored on the supplied CD-ROM) (p. 99) Types of the disc you have any changes or...
... in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD650 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. "PMB Guide" for using your camcorder with a computer connected (stored on the supplied CD-ROM) (p. 99) Types of the disc you have any changes or...
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...an uncertificated disc may result in a malfunction of 512 MB or larger marked with marks listed below. Viewfinder LCD screen Battery • The camcorder is recommended that you can use it is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Pushing the plug forcibly into the "Memory Stick Duo" media adaptor... and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are 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 any type of "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ...
...an uncertificated disc may result in a malfunction of 512 MB or larger marked with marks listed below. Viewfinder LCD screen Battery • The camcorder is recommended that you can use it is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Pushing the plug forcibly into the "Memory Stick Duo" media adaptor... and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are 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 any type of "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ...
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... internal memory. • Compensation for long periods of the camcorder, recording media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on -screen displays in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Doing so might cause your camcorder (Continued) About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and...Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in each local language are effective. DCR-DVD650 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. • The LCD screen ...
... internal memory. • Compensation for long periods of the camcorder, recording media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on -screen displays in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Doing so might cause your camcorder (Continued) About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and...Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in each local language are effective. DCR-DVD650 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. • The LCD screen ...
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...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... Playing a disc on , and setting the date and time 25 Changing the language setting ... 26 Step 4: Making adjustments before operating your camcorder 5 Table of still images (Slide show 46 Playing the images on a TV ......... 47 Editing (OTHERS) category 49 Deleting images 50 Capturing...
...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... Playing a disc on , and setting the date and time 25 Changing the language setting ... 26 Step 4: Making adjustments before operating your camcorder 5 Table of still images (Slide show 46 Playing the images on a TV ......... 47 Editing (OTHERS) category 49 Deleting images 50 Capturing...
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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 ... can 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...
...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 ... can 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...
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...8226; You may not be able to dub movie contents depending on the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media to a disc without connecting another Using the [MOVIE DUB] function on the camcorder, you can select either [MOVIE MEDIA SET] or [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (DCRDVD850) according... can select desired media for recording/playback/editing from one type of media to another device (p. 54). Enjoying with Your Camcorder Enjoying with Your Camcorder Enjoy using various "Media" according to your needs Selecting media You can dub movies recorded on the type of your needs.
...8226; You may not be able to dub movie contents depending on the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media to a disc without connecting another Using the [MOVIE DUB] function on the camcorder, you can select either [MOVIE MEDIA SET] or [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (DCRDVD850) according... can select desired media for recording/playback/editing from one type of media to another device (p. 54). Enjoying with Your Camcorder Enjoying with Your Camcorder Enjoy using various "Media" according to your needs Selecting media You can dub movies recorded on the type of your needs.
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... disc - - - - Deleting or editing movie on a computer. z - - - Recording format for DVD-RW When you use a DVD-RW, you can use in your camcorder (deleting and rearranging the order of images). Using a disc repeatedly by formatting, even if the z z disc becomes full* (73) z - - Even when using a new disc...not finalized may cause the computer to play the disc in this manual, VIDEO mode is compatible with your camcorder. A finalized disc can be recorded on either the internal memory (DCR-DVD850), an 8cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R or DVD+R DL disc, or "Memory Stick PRO...
... disc - - - - Deleting or editing movie on a computer. z - - - Recording format for DVD-RW When you use a DVD-RW, you can use in your camcorder (deleting and rearranging the order of images). Using a disc repeatedly by formatting, even if the z z disc becomes full* (73) z - - Even when using a new disc...not finalized may cause the computer to play the disc in this manual, VIDEO mode is compatible with your camcorder. A finalized disc can be recorded on either the internal memory (DCR-DVD850), an 8cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R or DVD+R DL disc, or "Memory Stick PRO...
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...media. Figures in ( ) are the approximate recording time in minutes using the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) and on one side of a disc. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording ...Camcorder Recording time of movies Figures in the table are the minimum recording time. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces the overall recording time. 15 The recordable time on the acceptable media varies depending on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. For DCR-DVD650...
...media. Figures in ( ) are the approximate recording time in minutes using the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) and on one side of a disc. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording ...Camcorder Recording time of movies Figures in the table are the minimum recording time. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces the overall recording time. 15 The recordable time on the acceptable media varies depending on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. For DCR-DVD650...
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... the selected media. Yes No For long recording * Select the recording format and format the disc on a disc, select the disc that best suits your camcorder? Do you want to a computer, and save them on a disc. 16 Yes No Do you want to other devices (p. 64) x Editing on a computer (p. 95) ...GUIDE] (p. 76). 2Recording images (p. 38) 3Editing/Saving images The available functions depend on your needs. x Dubbing/copying images to another type of recording on your camcorder (p. 30). Using your camcorder (p. 54) x Dubbing movies to delete images and reuse the disc?
... the selected media. Yes No For long recording * Select the recording format and format the disc on a disc, select the disc that best suits your camcorder? Do you want to a computer, and save them on a disc. 16 Yes No Do you want to other devices (p. 64) x Editing on a computer (p. 95) ...GUIDE] (p. 76). 2Recording images (p. 38) 3Editing/Saving images The available functions depend on your needs. x Dubbing/copying images to another type of recording on your camcorder (p. 30). Using your camcorder (p. 54) x Dubbing movies to delete images and reuse the disc?
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... devices after finalizing. Refer to finalize the disc first. x Playing the disc on other devices (p. 71) To play a disc recorded on your camcorder on other devices x Viewing images on a TV (p. 47) You can view the images recorded and edited on your dealer. 17 bNotes •...volume of a finalized disc depend on the connected TV. Recordings cannot be added even if there is not guaranteed. Enjoying with Your Camcorder 4Viewing on other devices, you to finalize the disc. The disc can be played back without unfinalizing. Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with all...
... devices after finalizing. Refer to finalize the disc first. x Playing the disc on other devices (p. 71) To play a disc recorded on your camcorder on other devices x Viewing images on a TV (p. 47) You can view the images recorded and edited on your dealer. 17 bNotes •...volume of a finalized disc depend on the connected TV. Recordings cannot be added even if there is not guaranteed. Enjoying with Your Camcorder 4Viewing on other devices, you to finalize the disc. The disc can be played back without unfinalizing. Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with all...
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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 (p. 79). *1 You can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34) when you select [INT. Taking advantage of two types of the...INFO 72 MEDIA FORMAT*1 73 UNFINALIZE 75 DISC SELECT GUIDE 76 REPAIR IMG.DB F. 77 (SETTINGS) category*1 To customize your camcorder model. 18 the starting point for operations with your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 19) Category B Categories and items of menus " HOME MENU" - "...
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 (p. 79). *1 You can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34) when you select [INT. Taking advantage of two types of the...INFO 72 MEDIA FORMAT*1 73 UNFINALIZE 75 DISC SELECT GUIDE 76 REPAIR IMG.DB F. 77 (SETTINGS) category*1 To customize your camcorder model. 18 the starting point for operations with your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 19) Category B Categories and items of menus " HOME MENU" - "...
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... , 19 The HOME MENU appears. (HOME) B 3 Touch the desired category. When you want to turn on your camcorder. 4 Touch the desired item. Example: (OTHERS) category 2 Touch (HELP). HELP 1 Press (HOME). Enjoying with Your Camcorder Using the HOME MENU 1 While pressing the green button, turn the POWER switch in the direction of the...
... , 19 The HOME MENU appears. (HOME) B 3 Touch the desired category. When you want to turn on your camcorder. 4 Touch the desired item. Example: (OTHERS) category 2 Touch (HELP). HELP 1 Press (HOME). Enjoying with Your Camcorder Using the HOME MENU 1 While pressing the green button, turn the POWER switch in the direction of the...
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The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. PMB (software) including "PMB Guide" Operating Guide (This manual) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 47, 64) USB cable (1) (p. 65) 21 Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. 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) -
The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. PMB (software) including "PMB Guide" Operating Guide (This manual) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 47, 64) USB cable (1) (p. 65) 21 Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. 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) -
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... can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) (p. 121) after attaching it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your camcorder. Open the jack cover, and connect the DC plug of the arrow until it to OFF (CHG) (the default setting). 2 Attach the battery pack by...The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. 5 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. b Notes • Your camcorder operates only with the v mark on the DC plug with "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series). 1 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the AC Adaptor....
... can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) (p. 121) after attaching it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your camcorder. Open the jack cover, and connect the DC plug of the arrow until it to OFF (CHG) (the default setting). 2 Attach the battery pack by...The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. 5 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. b Notes • Your camcorder operates only with the v mark on the DC plug with "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series). 1 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the AC Adaptor....
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When playing the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Battery pack NP-FH30 (supplied) ... Info only). 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...battery pack is recommended. • The available recording and playback time will be correctly displayed under which you use your camcorder in low temperatures. • The available recording and playback time will be shorter when you use a fully charged ...
When playing the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Battery pack NP-FH30 (supplied) ... Info only). 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...battery pack is recommended. • The available recording and playback time will be correctly displayed under which you use your camcorder in low temperatures. • The available recording and playback time will be shorter when you use a fully charged ...
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Touch the button on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. Getting Started POWER switch 1 While pressing the green button, turn off . The clock starts. For midday, set it to ... appears every time you turn on , and setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. Step 3: Turning the power on your camcorder for the first time. 2 Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [CLOCK SET]. The [CLOCK SET] screen appears. 6 Select [M] with / , then set...
Touch the button on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. Getting Started POWER switch 1 While pressing the green button, turn off . The clock starts. For midday, set it to ... appears every time you turn on , and setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. Step 3: Turning the power on your camcorder for the first time. 2 Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [CLOCK SET]. The [CLOCK SET] screen appears. 6 Select [M] with / , then set...
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...can be cleared from the memory. Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time (Continued) b Notes • If you leave your camcorder unoperated for approximately 5 minutes, to show messages in a specified language. z Tips • The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are...time settings may be displayed during this time. • In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you do not use your camcorder to be ready to shoot after the power is turned on the touch panel do not work correctly, adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION], p. 124...
...can be cleared from the memory. Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time (Continued) b Notes • If you leave your camcorder unoperated for approximately 5 minutes, to show messages in a specified language. z Tips • The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are...time settings may be displayed during this time. • In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you do not use your camcorder to be ready to shoot after the power is turned on the touch panel do not work correctly, adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION], p. 124...
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... (max.) 190 degrees to close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. After recording, set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE 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 ... before recording Getting Started Opening the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to the lens side, you press DISP. Adjust the viewfinder to the camcorder, then rotate it until the image becomes clear. 2180 degrees (max.) DISP b Notes • Do not press the buttons on the LCD ...
... (max.) 190 degrees to close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. After recording, set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE 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 ... before recording Getting Started Opening the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to the lens side, you press DISP. Adjust the viewfinder to the camcorder, then rotate it until the image becomes clear. 2180 degrees (max.) DISP b Notes • Do not press the buttons on the LCD ...