Sony DCR-DVD650 manuals

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- Digital Video Camera Recorder
DCR-DVD650/DVD850
- Operating Guide
  - Recording/Playback 34
    - Owners Record
    - 2WARNING
3IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- 5Read this before operating your camcorder
  - Battery pack
  - AC Adaptor
  - CAUTION
  - RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
  - Battery pack
  - CAUTION
  - For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA
  - 6Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued)
    - Regulatory Information
  - Notes on use
    - CAUTION
    - Note
    - Your camcorder is supplied with two kinds of operations guides.
    - Types of the disc you can use in your camcorder
      - You can use the following discs only. 8cm DVD-RW 8cm DVD+RW 8cm DVD-R 8cm DVD+R DL
  - For customers in the U.S.A.
    - 7Types of Memory Stick media you can use in your camcorder
    - Using the camcorder
  - 8Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued)
    - About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens
    - On recording
    - About language setting
    - About disposal/transfer (DCR- DVD850)
    - About the Carl Zeiss lens
    - 9About this manual
    - About the marks used in this manual
- 10Table of Contents
  - Enjoying with Your Camcorder
  - Utilizing Media
  - Getting Started
  - Recording/Playback
  - Editing
  - 11Customizing Your Camcorder
  - Performing with Your Computer Troubleshooting Additional Information
  - Quick Reference
- 12Subject examples and solutions
  - Shooting
- 13Enjoy using various Media according to your needs
  - Selecting media
  - Dubbing from one type of media to another
- 14Media for your camcorder
  - Recording format for DVD-RW
  - Disc features
  - 15Recording time of movies
- 16Using your camcorder
  - 1Selecting media (p. 28)
  - 2Recording images (p. 38) 3Editing/Saving images
  - 174Viewing on other devices
    - Playback compatibility
- 18 HOME and OPTION
  - - Taking advantage of two types of menus
    - To customize your camcorder (p. 79).
    - (OTHERS) category
    - BCategories and items of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category (VIEW IMAGES) category
    - (MANAGE MEDIA) category
    - (SETTINGS) category
    - HOME MENU - the starting point for operations with your
      - (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p.19)
      - Category
  - 203
- 21Step 1: Checking supplied items
- 22Step 2: Charging the battery pack
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    - 23To remove the battery pack
    - To use a power source from a wall outlet (wall socket)
    - Charging time
    - Recording time
    - 24Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued)
      - Playing time
        When playing a disc
- 25Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time
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    - To turn off the power
    - 26Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time (Continued)
    - Changing the language setting
- 27Step 4: Making adjustments before recording
  - Opening the lens cover
  - Fastening the grip belt
  - Adjusting the LCD panel
  - Adjusting the viewfinder
- 28Step 5: Selecting media
  - Selecting media for movies
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    - To confirm the selected media
    - Selecting media for still images (DCR-DVD850)
- 30Step 6: Inserting a disc or Memory Stick PRO Duo media
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    - xDVD-RW/DVD+RW
    - xDVD-R/DVD+R DL
    - Inserting a disc
  - 315
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    - To remove the disc
    - Step 6: Inserting a disc or Memory Stick PRO Duo media (Continued)
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    - Inserting Memory Stick PRO Duo media
      - Getting Started
      - 33To remove the Memory Stick PRO Duo media
        bNotes
      - Recording time of movies on Memory Stick PRO Duo media
        bNotes
- 34Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam operation)
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    - Playing back recorded movies/still images
    - 36Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam operation)
      - Still images: Touch the tab and the still image to be played back.
      - 37To cancel Easy Handycam operation
      - Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation
      - Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation
      - To view movies on a disc on other devices (Finalize)
- 38Recording
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    - 40Recording (Continued)
    - Zooming
    - Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCR-DVD850)
- 42Playback
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    - Recording/Playback
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    - Touch the tab and the still image to be played back.
    - Playback (Continued)
      - To adjust the sound volume of movies
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    - Searching for scenes with pinpoint accuracy (Film Roll Index)
    - Searching for desired scenes by a face (Face Index)
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    - Using PB zoom
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    - Searching for desired images by date (Date Index)
    - 46Playback (Continued)
    - Playing back a series of still images (Slide show)
- 47Playing the images on a TV
  - When your TV is connected to a VCR
  - To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3)
  - 48Playing the images on a TV (Continued)
    - When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack)
- 49 (OTHERS) category
  - Item list
- 50Deleting images
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    - To delete all movies at one time
    - To delete all the movies recorded on the same day at one time
    - Deleting movies
      - To delete the most recently recorded movie
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    - To delete all still images at one time
    - Deleting still images
    - 52Deleting images (Continued)
      - To delete all the still images recorded
- 53Capturing a still image from a movie
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- 54Dubbing/copying images to media within your camcorder
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    - Dubbing movies
      - To dub all the movies recorded on the same day at one time
      - To dub all movies in a Playlist (p. 61)
      - To back up movies that have not been backed up yet
    - 55Copying still images (DCR- DVD850)
    - Dubbing/copying images to media within your camcorder (Continued)
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    - To copy all the still images recorded
- 57Protecting images
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    - To unprotect movies
    - To protect all the movies recorded on the same day at one time
    - Protecting movies
    - Protecting images (Continued)
      - To unprotect all the movies recorded
    - Protecting still images
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    - 59To unprotect still images
    - To protect all the still images recorded on the same day at one time
    - To unprotect all the still images recorded on the same day at one time
- 60Dividing movies
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- 61Creating the Playlist
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    - To add all the movies to the Playlist
    - To add all the movies recorded on the same day at one time
    - Creating the Playlist (Continued)
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    - To erase unnecessary movies from the Playlist
    - Playing the Playlist
      - 63To change the order within the Playlist
      - To divide a movie in the Playlist
- 64Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders
  - Connecting a device with the A/V connecting cable
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    - Connecting a device with the USB cable
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- 66Checking battery information
  - Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD/ HDD recorders (Continued)
- 67 (MANAGE MEDIA) category
  - Item list
- 68Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices (Finalizing)
  - Finalizing is required depending on the type of disc.
  - To play back a disc in other devices for the first time (p.70)
  - Operation flow
  - Playback on other devices Finalize
    - Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices (Finalizing)
    - Finalizing a disc
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    - To select a DVD menu style
- 71Playing a disc on other devices
  - Playing a disc on other devices
  - Playing a disc on a computer
    - The volume label of the disc
- 72Checking media information
  - Playing a disc on other devices
- 73Formatting media
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    - If you format a finalized disc
    - Formatting the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or Memory Stick PRO Duo media
    - Formatting the disc
    - Formatting media (Continued)
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- 75Recording additional movies after finalizing
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    - When using a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) (Unfinalizing)
    - When using a DVD+RW
- 76Finding the right disc (DISC SELECT GUIDE)
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    - Recording additional movies after finalizing (Continued)
- 77Repairing the image database file
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- 78Preventing data on the internal memory from being recovered (DCR-DVD850)
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- 79What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU
  - MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 81)
  - PHOTO SETTINGS (p.83)
  - VIEW IMAGES SET (p. 84) SOUND/DISP SET*3 (p.85)
  - OUTPUT SETTINGS (p.86) CLOCK/ LANG (p.86)
  - GENERAL SET (p. 87)
  - 80List of the (SETTINGS) category items
  - What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU
- 81MOVIE SETTINGS
  - REC MODE (Recording mode)
  - AUDIO MODE (DCR- DVD850)
  - WIDE SELECT
  - DIGITAL ZOOM
  - 82MOVIE SETTINGS (Continued)
    - STEADYSHOT AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto slow shutter) GUIDEFRAME
    - FACE SET
    - REMAINING SET
- 83PHOTO SETTINGS
  - Number of still images recordable on the internal memory (DCR-DVD850)
  - Number of still images recordable on Memory Stick PRO Duo media (approx.)
  - IMAGE SIZE
  - FILE NO. (File number)
  - AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto slow shutter) GUIDEFRAME
- 84VIEW IMAGES SET
  - DATA CODE
- 85SOUND/DISP SET
  - VOLUME BEEP
  - LCD BRIGHT
  - LCD BL LEVEL (LCD backlight level)
  - LCD COLOR
- 86OUTPUT SETTINGS
- CLOCK/ LANG
  - TV TYPE DISP OUTPUT
  - CLOCK SET AREA SET
  - DST SET/SUMMERTIME LANGUAGE SET
- 87GENERAL SET
  - DEMO MODE
  - SUB-T DATE
  - CALIBRATION
  - A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off)
- 88Activating functions using the OPTION MENU
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    - Using the OPTION MENU
    - 89Recording items on the OPTION MENU
    - Viewing items on the OPTION MENU
- 90Functions set in the OPTION MENU
  - SPOT MTR/FCS
  - SPOT FOCUS
  - SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter)
  - 91TELE MACRO
  - EXPOSURE
  - FOCUS
  - 92Functions set in the OPTION MENU (Continued)
    - SCENE SELECTION
    - 93WHITE BAL. (White balance)
    - FADER
  - 94Functions set in the OPTION MENU (Continued)
    - BLT-IN ZOOM MIC MICREF LEVEL
    - SELF-TIMER
- 95What you can do with Windows computer
  - System Requirements
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    - Installing software
      - If the screen does not appear
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    - Importing movies on a disc to a computer
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    - Importing entire movies and still images to a computer (Easy PC Back-up)
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    - Referring to PMB Guide
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    - Starting PMB (Picture Motion Browser)
    - Creating discs
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    - Other functions
      - Copying discs
      - Editing movies
      - Capturing still images from a movie
    - Recommended USB cable connection
  - 1011
    - To disconnect the USB cable
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- 102Troubleshooting
  - The power does not turn on.
  - The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on.
  - Buttons do not work.
  - The (OPTION) button is not displayed.
  - The menu settings have been changed automatically.
  - Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation
  - 103Batteries/Power sources
  - 104LCD screen/Viewfinder
  - Media
  - 105Recording
  - 106Playing back images on your
  - 107Playing back a disc on other
    - The movie is not played in the correct aspect ratio.
    - Unable to edit.
    - Movies cannot be added in the Playlist.
    - Movies cannot be divided.
    - Images cannot be deleted.
    - Unable to capture a still image from a movie.
    - Unable to finalize.
    - Unable to [UNFINALIZE].
  - 108Playing back Memory Stick PRO Duo media on other
  - Editing images on your
  - 109Connecting/Dubbing to other
  - Connecting to a computer
  - Functions that cannot be used simultaneously
- 110Warning indicators and messages
  - Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators
  - 112Warning indicators and messages (Continued)
    - xMedia
  - Description of warning messages
    - 113xOthers
      - Additional Information
- 114Using your camcorder abroad
  - Power supply
  - Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regio ns around the world.
    - 115Continued ,
  - 116Using your camcorder abroad (Continued)
    - On TV color systems
    - 117Setting to the local time
    - World time difference
      - Time-zone differences Area setting
- 118File/folder structure on the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) and Memory Stick PRO Duo media
- 119Maintenance and precautions
  - See page 14 for the details of discs which you can use with your camcorder.
  - Notes on use
  - Use of double-sided discs
  - About the disc
    - Care and storage of the discs
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  - 120About the Memory Stick media
    - Memory Stick Duo media (with MagicGate)
    - - Memory Stick PRO Duo media
    - Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media
    - a*
    - xOn the Memory Stick Duo media adaptor
    - xOn Memory Stick PRO Duo media
    - Notes on using Memory Stick Micro media
    - On image data compatibility
  - 121About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack
    - 122What is an InfoLITHIUM battery pack?
    - To charge the battery pack
    - To use the battery pack effectively
    - About the remaining battery time indicator
    - About storage of the battery pack
    - About battery life
    - On use and care
    - Moisture condensation
  - 123About handling of your
    - 124LCD screen
    - On handling the casing
    - 125On the pickup lens
    - About care and storage of the lens
    - Cleaning inside the viewfinder
      - Remove any dust from inside the viewfinder by following the steps below.
    - 126On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery
- 127Specifications
  - System
  - Input/Output connectors
  - LCD screen
  - 128Specifications (Continued)
    - General
    - AC Adaptor AC-L200C/AC-L200D
    - Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30
    - 129On trademarks
    - Notes on the License
    - On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software
- 130Identifying parts and controls
  - 132Identifying parts and controls (Continued)
- 133Indicators displayed during recording/playback
  - Recording movies
  - Viewing still images
  - Recording still images
  - Viewing movies
  - 134Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued)
    - Upper left
  - Data code during recording
    - Upper right Center Bottom
  - Screen indicators
    - .
      - Quick Reference
- 135Glossary
  - x 5.1ch surround sound
  - x Dolby Digital
  - x Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator
  - x JPEG
  - x MPEG
  - x Thumbnail
  - x VBR
  - x VIDEO mode
  - x VR mode
- 136Index
  - Numeric
  - A
  - B
  - C
  - D
  - E
  - F
  - G
  - H
  - I
  - J
  - L
    - Quick Reference
  - 137M
  - N
  - O
  - P
  - R
  - S
  - T
  - U
  - V
  - W
- 140Paso 1: Comprobacin de los componentes incluidos
- 141Paso 2: Recarga de la batera
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    - 142Paso 2: Recarga de la batera (Continuacin)
      - Para extraer la batera
      - Para usar un tomacorriente de pared como fuente de alimentacin
      - Tiempo de recarga
      - Tiempo de grabacin
        Spanish Quick Guide/Gua rpida en espaol
      - 143Tiempo de reproduccin
        Al reproducir un disco
- 144Paso 3: Conexin de la alimentacin y ajuste de la fecha y la hora
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    - Para apagar la videocmara
    - Cambio del ajuste de idioma
- 145Paso 4: Realizacin de ajustes antes de la grabacin
  - Apertura de la tapa del objetivo
  - Ajuste del panel de LCD
  - 146Paso 4: Realizacin de ajustes antes de la grabacin (Continuacin)
  - Ajuste de la correa de sujecin
  - Ajuste del visor
- 147Paso 5: Seleccin de un medio
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    - Seleccin de un medio para pelculas
    - Paso 5: Seleccin de un medio (Continuacin)
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    - Para confirmar el medio seleccionado
    - Seleccin de un medio para imgenes fijas (DCR-DVD850)
- 149Paso 6: Insercin de un disco o un Memory Stick PRO Duo
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    - xDVD-RW/DVD+RW
    - xDVD-R/DVD+R DL
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    - Insercin de un disco
    - Paso 6: Insercin de un disco o un Memory Stick PRO Duo (Continuacin)
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    - Para extraer el disco
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    - Insercin de un Memory Stick PRO Duo
    - 152Paso 6: Insercin de un disco o un Memory Stick PRO Duo (Continuacin)
      - Para extraer el Memory Stick PRO Duo
        bNotas
      - Tiempo de grabacin de pelculas en un Memory Stick PRO Duo
        bNotas
        zSugerencias
- 153Grabacin
  - Grabacin (Continuacin)
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    - Pelculas
    - Imgenes fijas
- 155Reproduccin
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    - Reproduccin (Continuacin)
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    - Imgenes fijas
      - Toque la ficha y la imagen fija que desee reproducir.
      - zSugerencias
    - Pelculas