Sony DCR-DVD850 User's Guide

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10Table of ContentsIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 3Read this before operating your camcorder ...

100What you can do with Windows computer (Continued)4 At the top of the window, click [Manipulate] - [DVD-Video (SD) Creation].The window for selectin

101Performing with Your Computer1 Click the icon on the task tray on the bottom right of the desk top.2 Click [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device

102TroubleshootingTroubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the probl

103TroubleshootingEven if you press EASY, menu settings do not switch to their defaults automatically.• Following menu settings remain as they were se

104Troubleshooting (Continued)The battery pack is quickly discharged.• The ambient temperature is too high or low. This is not a malfunction.• The bat

105TroubleshootingYou cannot delete images on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.• The maximum number of images that you can delete on the INDEX screen

106Troubleshooting (Continued)The movie aspect ratio (16:9/4:3) cannot be changed.• You cannot change the movie aspect ratio in the following cases.–

107Troubleshooting“ ” is indicated on an image in the VISUAL INDEX screen.• Loading of the data may have failed. It may be indicated correctly when yo

108Troubleshooting (Continued)• Record movies with [AUDIO MODE] set to [2ch STEREO] on your camcorder (p. 81).The movie is not played in the correct a

109TroubleshootingYou cannot edit or record additional images on a disc using other devices.• You may not be able to edit or record additional images

11Formatting media ...73Recording additional movies after finalizing ...75Finding the right

110Warning indicators and messagesIf indicators appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the following.Some symptoms you can fix by yourse

111TroubleshootingE (Battery level warning)Slow flashing• The battery pack is nearly used up.• Depending on the operating, environment, or battery con

112Warning indicators and messages (Continued)If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions.x MediaInternal memory format error.• The form

113TroubleshootingThe Image Database File is damaged. Do you want to create a new file?• The image database file is damaged. When you touch [YES], a n

114Additional InformationUsing your camcorder abroadPower supplyYou can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with

115Additional InformationOceaniaNorth AmericaCentral AmericaSouth AmericaMiddle EastAfricaCountries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug typeAustralia

116On TV color systemsYour camcorder is an NTSC-system-based camcorder. If you want to view the playback image on a TV, it must be an NTSC-system-base

117Additional InformationSetting to the local timeYou can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorde

118File/folder structure on the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” mediaThe file/folder structure is shown below. You do not usua

119Additional InformationMaintenance and precautionsSee page 14 for the details of discs which you can use with your camcorder.Notes on use• Hold the

12Subject examples and solutionsShootingFlowers in close-upB PORTRAIT... 92B FOCUS...

120Maintenance and precautions (Continued)Care and storage of the discs• Keep the disc clean, or the image quality of the audio and video output may d

121Additional Information• Do not let the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media get wet.• Keep the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media out of the reach of small child

122Maintenance and precautions (Continued)What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack?An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has f

123Additional InformationOn use and care• Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations:– Anywhere extremely hot, cold,

124Maintenance and precautions (Continued)x How to prevent moisture condensationWhen you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, put

125Additional InformationOn the pickup lens• Do not touch the pickup lens inside the disc cover. Keep the disc cover closed except when inserting and

126Maintenance and precautions (Continued)On charging the pre-installed rechargeable batteryYour camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to

127Additional InformationSpecificationsSystemVideo compression formatMPEG2/JPEG (Still images)Audio compression format DCR-DVD650Dolby Digital 2chDolb

128Specifications (Continued)GeneralPower requirementsDC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)Average power consumption DCR-DVD650Using the

129Additional InformationOn trademarks• “Handycam” and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.• “Memory Stick,” , “Memory Stick Duo,” “ ,” “

13Enjoying with Your CamcorderEnjoying with Your CamcorderEnjoy using various “Media” according to your needsYou can select desired media for recordin

130Quick ReferenceIdentifying parts and controlsThe numbers in ( ) are reference pages.A Speaker (36, 44)Playback sounds come out from the speaker. Fo

131Quick Reference A POWER switch (25)B Viewfinder (27)C CHG (charge) lamp (22)D (Movie)/ (Still) mode lamps (25)E Battery pack (22)F Built-in microph

132Identifying parts and controls (Continued)A Disc cover (30)B Hook for a shoulder beltAttach a shoulder belt (sold separately).C Grip belt (27)D Dis

133Quick ReferenceIndicators displayed during recording/playbackRecording moviesRecording still imagesViewing moviesViewing still imagesA HOME button

134Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued)Upper left Upper rightCenterBottomz Tips• The contents and positions of the indicators il

135Quick ReferenceGlossaryx 5.1ch surround soundA system that plays back sound on 6 speakers, 3 at the front (left, right and center) and 2 at the rea

136IndexNumeric16:9...4716:9 WIDE ...314:3...31, 475.1ch s

137Quick ReferenceLAST SCENE DEL (delete)...51LCD BL LEVEL (LCD back light level)...85, 1

138Index (Continued)WHITE FADER...93WIDE SELECT...81Windows...95World time difference ...

14Media for your camcorderWith your camcorder, you can record images on either the internal memory (DCR-DVD850), an 8cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R or DVD+R

140Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en españolPaso 1: Comprobación de los componentes incluidosAsegúrese de que dispone de los siguientes componentes i

141Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en españolPaso 2: Recarga de la bateríaPuede recargar la batería “InfoLITHIUM” (serie H) después de colocarla en la

142Paso 2: Recarga de la batería (Continuación)Para extraer la batería1 Deslice el interruptor POWER hacia la posición OFF (CHG).2 Deslice la palanca

143Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en españolTiempo de reproducciónTiempo aproximado (min) disponible cuando utiliza una batería completamente cargada

144Paso 3: Conexión de la alimentación y ajuste de la fecha y la horaAjuste la fecha y la hora cuando utilice la videocámara por primera vez. Si no aj

145Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en españolPara el mediodía, ajuste el reloj en 12:00 pm.Para apagar la videocámaraDeslice el interruptor POWER haci

146Paso 4: Realización de ajustes antes de la grabación (Continuación)z Sugerencias• Si abre el panel de LCD a 90 grados respecto de la videocámara y

147Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en españolPaso 5: Selección de un medioPuede definir en forma separada el medio que usará para películas y el que u

148Paso 5: Selección de un medio (Continuación)1 Toque (HOME) t (GESTIONAR SOPORTE) t [AJ.SOPORTE FOTO].Aparece la pantalla de ajuste de medio para im

149Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en españolPaso 6: Inserción de un disco o un “Memory Stick PRO Duo”Si selecciona [MEMORIA INTERNA] en el “Paso 5”,

15Enjoying with Your CamcorderFigures in the table are the approximate recording time in minutes using the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) and on one sid

150Paso 6: Inserción de un disco o un “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Continuación)x DVD-RWSeleccione el formato de grabación, [VIDEO] o [VR], y luego toque .

151Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en españolEsta operación es necesaria sólo si selecciona [MEMORY STICK] en el “Paso 5”.z Sugerencias• Si sólo graba

152Paso 6: Inserción de un disco o un “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Continuación)Para extraer el “Memory Stick PRO Duo”Abra el panel de LCD y la cubierta de

153Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en españolGrabaciónLas imágenes se graban en el medio seleccionado en el ajuste de medio.DCR-DVD650En el ajuste pre

154Grabación (Continuación)z Sugerencias• Puede consultar el espacio libre para películas en el medio al tocar (HOME) D (o E) t (GESTIONAR SOPORTE) t

155Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en españolReproducciónPuede reproducir imágenes grabadas en el medio seleccionado en el ajuste de medio.DCR-DVD650E

156Reproducción (Continuación)3 Iniciar reproducción.Toque la ficha y la película que desea reproducir.Cuando la reproducción desde la película sele

157Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en españolAjustar el volumen del sonido de las películasDurante la reproducción de películas, toque t realice el

16Using your camcorder1Selecting media (p. 28)You can select media separately for movies and still images. In the case of recording on a disc, select

17Enjoying with Your Camcorder4Viewing on other devicesx Viewing images on a TV (p. 47)You can view the images recorded and edited on your camcorder o

18“ HOME” and “ OPTION”- Taking advantage of two types of menusB Categories and items of the HOME MENU(CAMERA) category(VIEW IMAGES) category(OTHERS)

19Enjoying with Your Camcorder1 While pressing the green button, turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to turn on your camcorder.2 Press

2Owner’s RecordThe model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers wh

203 Touch the item you want to know the content.When you touch an item, its explanation appears on the screen.To apply the option, touch [YES], other

21Getting StartedGetting StartedStep 1: Checking supplied itemsMake sure that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder.The number in

22Step 2: Charging the battery packYou can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) (p. 121) after attaching it to your camcorder.b Notes• You

23Getting StartedTo remove the battery pack1 Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).2 Slide the BATT (battery) release lever (1) and remove the battery pa

24Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued)Playing timeApproximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack.When playing th

25Getting StartedStep 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and timeSet the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you

26Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time (Continued)b Notes• If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in re

27Getting StartedStep 4: Making adjustments before recordingSlide the LENS COVER switch to OPEN.After recording, set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE to

28Step 5: Selecting mediaYou can set the media to be used for movies and still images separately. For movies, you can select the internal memory*, a d

29Getting Started1 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [PHOTO MEDIA SET].The still image media setting screen appears.2 Touch the desired media.b Notes• Y

3SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.• Read these instructions.• Keep t

30Step 6: Inserting a disc or “Memory Stick PRO Duo” mediaWhen you select [INT. MEMORY] in “Step 5,” this “Step 6” operation is unnecessary (DCR-DVD85

31Getting Started5 Touch the option that is right for you on the screen.x DVD-RWSelect the recording format, [VIDEO] or [VR] (p. 14), then touch .x DV

32Step 6: Inserting a disc or “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (Continued)This operation is necessary only when you select [MEMORY STICK] in “Step 5.”See

33Getting StartedTo remove the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” mediaOpen the LCD panel and “Memory Stick Duo” media cover. Lightly push the “Memory Stick PRO D

34Recording/PlaybackRecording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam operation)Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that

35Recording/Playback1 Turn the POWER switch G to turn on your camcorder.2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) I (or D).The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the screen.

36Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam operation) (Continued)zTips• When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the s

37Recording/PlaybackTo cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY A again. disappears from the screen.Menu settings during Easy Handycam operationTou

38RecordingThe images are recorded on the media selected on the media setting (p. 28).DCR-DVD650In the default setting, movies are recorded on a disc.

39Recording/Playback1 Turn the POWER switch A until the (Movie) lamp lights up.2 Press START/STOP B (or C).To stop recording, press START/STOP again

4IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been dama

40Recording (Continued)You can magnify images up to 60 times the original size with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on the LCD frame.Move the

41Recording/PlaybackTo adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, press . (Backlight) to display .. To cancel the back light function, press . (Backlig

42PlaybackYou can play back images recorded on the media selected in the media setting (p. 28).DCR-DVD650In the default setting, movies on a disc are

43Recording/Playback3 Start playback.Touch the tab and the movie to be played back.When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the

44Playback (Continued)To adjust the sound volume of moviesWhile playing back movies, touch t adjust with / t .You can adjust the sound volume from

45Recording/Playback4 Touch / to search for the desired face image, then select the face image of the scene you want to play back.Playback starts fr

46Playback (Continued)1 Play back the still image you want to magnify.2 Magnify the still image with T (Telephoto).The screen is framed.3 Touch the sc

47Recording/PlaybackPlaying the images on a TVConnect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or VCR using the A/V connecting cable 1 or an A/V conne

48Playing the images on a TV (Continued)b Notes• When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]

49EditingEditing (OTHERS) categoryThis category enables you to edit images on the media, or copy them onto your computer for viewing, editing or creat

5Read this before operating your camcorderBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.Battery pa

50Deleting imagesb Notes• You cannot restore images once they are deleted.z Tips• You can select up to 100 images at one time.Select beforehand the me

51EditingTo delete the most recently recorded movie1 In step 3, touch [ LAST SCENE DEL].2 Touch t [YES].3 When [Completed.] appears, touch .You cann

52Deleting images (Continued)To delete all the still images recorded on the same day at one time1 In step 3, touch [ DELETE by date].2 Touch / to se

53EditingCapturing a still image from a movieYou can capture a still image at any point during movie playback.Select the media which contains the movi

54Dubbing/copying images to media within your camcorderYou can dub movies from the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media to a d

55EditingIf the disc space is not sufficient to record the entire movie, [Not enough memory space.] appears.5 Touch t [YES].6 When [Completed.] appea

56Dubbing/copying images to media within your camcorder (Continued)z Tips• To check the copied still images, select [MEMORY STICK] on [PHOTO MEDIA SET

57EditingProtecting imagesYou can protect recorded movies or still images from accidental deletion.z Tips• You can select up to 100 images at one time

58Protecting images (Continued)To unprotect all the movies recorded on the same day at one timeIn step 2, select the recording date of the desired mov

59EditingTo unprotect still imagesIn step 4, touch the still image marked with -.- disappears.To protect all the still images recorded on the same day

6Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued)UL is an internationally recognized safety organization.This product has received UL Listing.If

60Dividing moviesSelect beforehand the media which contains the movie you want to divide (p. 28).1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [EDIT].2 Touch [ DIVIDE].

61EditingCreating the PlaylistA Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of the movies that you have selected. The original scenes are not changed even t

62Creating the Playlist (Continued)b Notes• Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while adding the movies. • Do not rem

63EditingTo change the order within the Playlist1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST EDIT].2 Touch [ MOVE].3 Select the movie that you want to move.T

64Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD/HDD recordersYou can dub movies played back on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recor

65Editingb Notes• To hide the screen indicators, such as a counter on the screen of the monitor device connected, touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT

662 Connect the (USB) jack of your camcorder to a DVD writer, etc. using the supplied USB cable (p. 130). The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the cam

67Utilizing MediaUtilizing Media (MANAGE MEDIA) categoryThis category enables you to use the media for various purposes.MOVIE MEDIA SETYou can select

68Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices (Finalizing)Finalizing makes the recorded disc compatible for playback with other devices

69Utilizing MediaTo add movies to a finalized disc (p.75)b Notes• During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW,

7Use the discs with marks listed below. See page 14 for details.For reliability and durability of recording/playback, we recommend using Sony discs.b

70Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices (Finalizing) (Continued)b Notes• It takes from a minute to a maximum of several hours to f

71Utilizing Mediab Notes• During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), the DVD menu style is fixed to [STYLE1].• You cannot create a DVD menu for a DVD-RW

72z Tips• For details on operations and procedures, see the “PMB Guide” on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 99).The volume label of the discThe date and time w

73Utilizing MediaFormatting mediaFormatting deletes all images and returns the recording media to its original empty state.To avoid the loss of import

74Formatting media (Continued)1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord (mains lead) to the wall outle

75Utilizing MediaRecording additional movies after finalizing You can record additional movies on the finalized DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW discs after

76b Notes• Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the operation.• A DVD menu created during fi

77Utilizing MediaRepairing the image database fileThis function checks the image database file and the consistency of movies and still images on the i

78Preventing data on the internal memory from being recovered (DCR-DVD850)[ EMPTY] allows you to write unintelligible data onto the internal memory. I

79Customizing Your CamcorderCustomizing Your CamcorderWhat you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENUYou can change the recording func

8Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued)About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens• A menu item that is grayed out is not availab

80MOVIE 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.

81Customizing Your CamcorderMOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies)Touch 1, then 2.If the item is not on the screen, touch / to change the page.H

82120×Up to 60 × zoom is performed optically, and after that, up to 120 × zoom is performed digitally.2000×Up to 60 × zoom is performed optically, and

83Customizing Your CamcorderPHOTO SETTINGS(Items for recording still images)Touch 1, then 2.If the item is not on the screen, touch / to change the p

84VIEW IMAGES SET(Items to customize the display)Touch 1, then 2.If the item is not on the screen, touch / to change the page.How to set(HOME MENU) t

85Customizing Your CamcorderSOUND/DISP SET(Items to adjust sound and the screen)Touch 1, then 2.If the item is not on the screen, touch / to change t

86OUTPUT SETTINGS(Items for when connecting other devices)Touch 1, then 2.If the item is not on the screen, touch / to change the page.How to set(HOM

87Customizing Your CamcorderGENERAL SET(Other setup items)Touch 1, then 2.If the item is not on the screen, touch / to change the page.How to set(HOM

88Activating functions using the OPTION MENUThe OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you right-click the mouse on a comp

89Customizing Your CamcorderRecording items on the OPTION MENUItems * Page tabSPOT MTR/FCS-90SPOT METER-90SPOT FOCUS-90TELE MACRO-91EXPOSURE-91FOCUS-9

9video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens. MTF = Modulation Transfer Function. The number value indicates the amount of light f

90Functions set in the OPTION MENUItems you can set only on the OPTION MENU will be described below.The default settings are marked with B.You can ad

91Customizing Your CamcorderThis is useful to record small subjects, such as flowers or insects. You can blur out backgrounds and the subject stands o

92You can record images effectively in various situations with the [SCENE SELECTION] function.B AUTOSelect this to automatically record images effecti

93Customizing Your CamcorderYou can adjust the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment.B AUTOThe white balance is adjusted automa

94When you set [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC] to [ON] ( ), you can record sound with directivity as you move the power zoom lever. The default setting is [OFF].You

95Performing with Your ComputerPerforming with Your ComputerWhat you can do with Windows computerWhen you install the “PMB” (Picture Motion Browser) o

96What you can do with Windows computer (Continued)• If you use a Notebook PC, connect it to the AC Adaptor as the power source. Otherwise, the softwa

97Performing with Your Computer4 Touch [ USB CONNECT] on the screen of your camcorder.7 Click [Continue].8 Read the terms of the license agreement car

98What you can do with Windows computer (Continued)The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcorder screen.3 Touch [ USB CONNECT].The window for selec

99Performing with Your Computer3 Click [Easy PC Back-up] in the [Handycam Utility] window. 4 Select the file format to be imported, and click [Import]