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... 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 Additional 114 Information Quick 130 Reference Spanish Quick Guide/ 140 Guía rápida en español © 2009 Sony...
... 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 Additional 114 Information Quick 130 Reference Spanish Quick Guide/ 140 Guía rápida en español © 2009 Sony...
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... Stick PRO Duo" media are called the media. • Unless otherwise specifically indicated, illustrations in this manual were taken with a digital still camera, and may look different from a subject coming into the lens. MTF = Modulation Transfer Function. The number value indicates the amount of media ...you actually see. • Discs in this manual • The operations available depend on DCR-DVD850. • Design and specifications of a Carl Zeiss lens. About this manual • The LCD screens and the viewfinder images and ...
... Stick PRO Duo" media are called the media. • Unless otherwise specifically indicated, illustrations in this manual were taken with a digital still camera, and may look different from a subject coming into the lens. MTF = Modulation Transfer Function. The number value indicates the amount of media ...you actually see. • Discs in this manual • The operations available depend on DCR-DVD850. • Design and specifications of a Carl Zeiss lens. About this manual • The LCD screens and the viewfinder images and ...
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...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 HOME MENU (CAMERA...(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). " HOME" and " OPTION" - the starting point for operations with your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of the...
...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 HOME MENU (CAMERA...(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). " HOME" and " OPTION" - the starting point for operations with your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of the...
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... appears next to [ON] (the default setting) during movie recording (p. 82). • You can switch recording between movies and still images by touching (HOME) D (or E) t (CAMERA) t [MOVIE] or [PHOTO]. • You can create still images from recorded movies (p. 53).
... appears next to [ON] (the default setting) during movie recording (p. 82). • You can switch recording between movies and still images by touching (HOME) D (or E) t (CAMERA) t [MOVIE] or [PHOTO]. • You can create still images from recorded movies (p. 53).
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...(Date Index) 2 To search for desired images by date. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears. Example: People wearing glasses or hats, or not facing towards the camera. • Set [ FACE SET] to [ON] (the default setting) before recording to play back movies from [ FACE] (p. 82). To search for...• On the Film Roll Index screen or the Face Index screen, you want to select the recording date of images are displayed on your camcorder. Using PB zoom You can efficiently search for movies, touch the tab. Magnification can display the Date Index function by touching (HOME) t (VIEW...
...(Date Index) 2 To search for desired images by date. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears. Example: People wearing glasses or hats, or not facing towards the camera. • Set [ FACE SET] to [ON] (the default setting) before recording to play back movies from [ FACE] (p. 82). To search for...• On the Film Roll Index screen or the Face Index screen, you want to select the recording date of images are displayed on your camcorder. Using PB zoom You can efficiently search for movies, touch the tab. Magnification can display the Date Index function by touching (HOME) t (VIEW...
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... an A/V connecting cable with your recording device for this operation (p. 23). that is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. If your recording device has an input selector, set it on the recording device. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the...[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...
... an A/V connecting cable with your recording device for this operation (p. 23). that is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. If your recording device has an input selector, set it on the recording device. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the...[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...
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...the following situations. 82 - When you select the movie recording mode on the screen. b Notes • When the remaining recordable time for camera shake. STEADYSHOT You can display the frame and check that , up to 120 × zoom is performed digitally. 2000× Up to ...is performed optically, and after that the subject is performed digitally. REMAINING SET B ON Always displays the remaining media capacity indicator. When your camcorder detects a face. The default setting is [OFF]. Face icons and their meanings : This icon appears when the setting is [ON]. GUIDEFRAME...
...the following situations. 82 - When you select the movie recording mode on the screen. b Notes • When the remaining recordable time for camera shake. STEADYSHOT You can display the frame and check that , up to 120 × zoom is performed digitally. 2000× Up to ...is performed optically, and after that the subject is performed digitally. REMAINING SET B ON Always displays the remaining media capacity indicator. When your camcorder detects a face. The default setting is [OFF]. Face icons and their meanings : This icon appears when the setting is [ON]. GUIDEFRAME...
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...speed H Aperture value I Exposure z Tips • appears for still images recorded on other cameras using a flash. • The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder displays the information (data code) recorded automatically at the time of recording. DATA CODE During ...playback, your camcorder to customize the display) CAMERA DATA Movie Touch 1, then 2. B OFF Data code is not on...
...speed H Aperture value I Exposure z Tips • appears for still images recorded on other cameras using a flash. • The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder displays the information (data code) recorded automatically at the time of recording. DATA CODE During ...playback, your camcorder to customize the display) CAMERA DATA Movie Touch 1, then 2. B OFF Data code is not on...
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..."Memory Stick PRO Duo" media was restricted on the screen (p. 85). Continued , 111 Troubleshooting Hold the camcorder steady with both hands and shoot the image. However, note that the camera-shake warning indicator does not disappear. (Warning indicator pertaining to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) Slow flashing... on your media. * You hear a melody when the warning indicators appear on another device. (Warning indicator pertaining to camera-shake warning) • The camcorder is extremely high. Fast flashing* • There is not enough free space for recording. Turn off your...
..."Memory Stick PRO Duo" media was restricted on the screen (p. 85). Continued , 111 Troubleshooting Hold the camcorder steady with both hands and shoot the image. However, note that the camera-shake warning indicator does not disappear. (Warning indicator pertaining to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) Slow flashing... on your media. * You hear a melody when the warning indicators appear on another device. (Warning indicator pertaining to camera-shake warning) • The camcorder is extremely high. Fast flashing* • There is not enough free space for recording. Turn off your...
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... anything other devices. About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack Your camcorder operates only with a "Memory Stick" media compliant device, be sure to the universal standard. (These models are guaranteed for Camera File system" universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics... and Information Technology Industries Association). • On your camcorder, you cannot play back images with your camcorder: - Doing so may result in the ...
... anything other devices. About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack Your camcorder operates only with a "Memory Stick" media compliant device, be sure to the universal standard. (These models are guaranteed for Camera File system" universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics... and Information Technology Industries Association). • On your camcorder, you cannot play back images with your camcorder: - Doing so may result in the ...
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... of the viewfinder with a fine-tipped object such as described above. Do not touch the pickup lens directly during cleaning, because this may cause the camcorder to the viewfinder, pushing it straight on until it in the tab on the lens surface. - In hot or humid locations - When there are ...the viewfinder by following instances: - About care and storage of the lens • Wipe the surface of the eyecup block. Do not disassemble it with a camera blower (sold separately). On the pickup lens • Do not touch the pickup lens inside area where the eyecup block was attached with...
... of the viewfinder with a fine-tipped object such as described above. Do not touch the pickup lens directly during cleaning, because this may cause the camcorder to the viewfinder, pushing it straight on until it in the tab on the lens surface. - In hot or humid locations - When there are ...the viewfinder by following instances: - About care and storage of the lens • Wipe the surface of the eyecup block. Do not disassemble it with a camera blower (sold separately). On the pickup lens • Do not touch the pickup lens inside area where the eyecup block was attached with...
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... compression format MPEG2/JPEG (Still images) Audio compression format DCR-DVD650 Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator DCR-DVD850 Dolby Digital 2ch/5.1ch Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Internal memory (DCR-DVD850) 16 GB When measuring media capacity, 1 GB ...215;, 2 000× Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in.) Focal length F 1.8 - 6.0 f = 1.8 - 108 mm (3/32 - 4 3/8 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies: 39 - 2 340 mm (1 9/16 - 92 1/4 in.) (16:9) For still images: 44 - 2 640 mm (1 3/4 - 104 in.) (4:3) Color temperature [AUTO], [ONE PUSH...
... compression format MPEG2/JPEG (Still images) Audio compression format DCR-DVD650 Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator DCR-DVD850 Dolby Digital 2ch/5.1ch Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Internal memory (DCR-DVD850) 16 GB When measuring media capacity, 1 GB ...215;, 2 000× Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in.) Focal length F 1.8 - 6.0 f = 1.8 - 108 mm (3/32 - 4 3/8 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies: 39 - 2 340 mm (1 9/16 - 92 1/4 in.) (16:9) For still images: 44 - 2 640 mm (1 3/4 - 104 in.) (4:3) Color temperature [AUTO], [ONE PUSH...
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... (90)/ SPOT METER (90)/ EXPOSURE (91) z Tips • The contents and positions of your camcorder. However, you can view the recording date and time on the media. Data code during recording The recording date, time, and camera setting data are not displayed while recording. Bottom Indicator 9 . 134 Meaning Face Index set (82...
... (90)/ SPOT METER (90)/ EXPOSURE (91) z Tips • The contents and positions of your camcorder. However, you can view the recording date and time on the media. Data code during recording The recording date, time, and camera setting data are not displayed while recording. Bottom Indicator 9 . 134 Meaning Face Index set (82...
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... 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... DST SET 86 Dubbing movies 54, 64 DVD drive 71 DVD menu 70 DVD-R 14 DVD-RW 14 DVD+R DL 14 DVD+RW 14 E Easy Handycam operation ... 34 Editing 49 EXPOSURE 91 F Face Index 44, 82 FACE SET (Face Index set 82 FADER 93, 109 FILE NO. (File number)....... 83 Film...
... 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... DST SET 86 Dubbing movies 54, 64 DVD drive 71 DVD menu 70 DVD-R 14 DVD-RW 14 DVD+R DL 14 DVD+RW 14 E Easy Handycam operation ... 34 Editing 49 EXPOSURE 91 F Face Index 44, 82 FACE SET (Face Index set 82 FADER 93, 109 FILE NO. (File number)....... 83 Film...