Sony DCR-DVD650E User Manual

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10Subject examples and solutionsShootingFlowers in close-upB PORTRAIT... 90B FOCUS...

100TroubleshootingTroubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the probl

101TroubleshootingEven if you press EASY, menu settings do not switch to their defaults automatically.• Following menu settings remain as they were se

102Troubleshooting (Continued)The battery pack is quickly discharged.• The ambient temperature is too high or low. This is not a malfunction.• The bat

103TroubleshootingYou cannot delete images on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.• The maximum number of images that you can delete on the INDEX screen

104Troubleshooting (Continued)The movie aspect ratio (16:9/4:3) cannot be changed.• You cannot change the movie aspect ratio in the following cases.–

105Troubleshooting“ ” is indicated on an image in the VISUAL INDEX screen.• Loading of the data may have failed. It may be indicated correctly when yo

106Troubleshooting (Continued)• When you create a disc using the supplied “PMB” software, select 2ch for the audio setting.• Record movies with [AUDIO

107Troubleshooting– DVD-R– DVD+R DL• [UNFINALIZE] is not available during Easy Handycam operation (p. 32).You cannot edit or record additional images

108Warning indicators and messagesIf indicators appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the following.Some symptoms you can fix by yourse

109TroubleshootingE (Battery level warning)Slow flashing• The battery pack is nearly used up.• Depending on the operating, environment, or battery con

11Enjoying with Your CamcorderEnjoying with Your CamcorderEnjoy using various “Media” according to your needsYou can select desired media for recordin

110Warning indicators and messages (Continued)If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions.x MediaInternal memory format error.• The form

111TroubleshootingThe 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

112Additional InformationUsing your camcorder abroadPower supplyYou can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with

113Additional InformationSetting to the local timeYou can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorde

114File/folder structure on the internal memory (DCR-DVD450E/DVD850E) and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” mediaThe file/folder structure is shown below. You do

115Additional InformationMaintenance and precautionsSee page 12 for the details of discs which you can use with your camcorder.Notes on use• Hold the

116Maintenance 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

117Additional 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

118Maintenance and precautions (Continued)What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack?An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has f

119Additional InformationOn use and care• Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations:– Anywhere extremely hot, cold,

12Media for your camcorderWith your camcorder, you can record images on either the internal memory (DCR-DVD450E/DVD850E), an 8cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R

120Maintenance and precautions (Continued)x How to prevent moisture condensationWhen you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, put

121Additional InformationOn the pickup lens• Do not touch the pickup lens inside the disc cover. Keep the disc cover closed except when inserting and

122Maintenance and precautions (Continued)On charging the pre-installed rechargeable batteryYour camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to

123Additional InformationSpecificationsSystemVideo compression formatMPEG2/JPEG (Still images)Audio compression format DCR-DVD150E/DVD650EDolby Digita

124Specifications (Continued)GeneralPower requirementsDC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)Average power consumption DCR-DVD150E/DVD650E

125Additional InformationOn trademarks• “Handycam” and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.• “Memory Stick,” , “Memory Stick Duo,” “ ,” “

126Quick ReferenceIdentifying parts and controlsThe numbers in ( ) are reference pages.A Speaker (34, 42)Playback sounds come out from the speaker. Fo

127Quick Reference A POWER switch (23)B Viewfinder (25)C CHG (charge) lamp (20)D (Movie)/ (Still) mode lamps (23)E Battery pack (20)F Built-in microph

128Identifying parts and controls (Continued)A Disc cover (28)B Hook for a shoulder beltAttach a shoulder belt (sold separately).C Grip belt (25)D Dis

129Quick ReferenceIndicators displayed during recording/playbackRecording moviesRecording still imagesViewing moviesViewing still imagesA HOME button

13Enjoying with Your CamcorderFigures in the table are the approximate recording time in minutes using the internal memory (DCR-DVD450E/DVD850E) and o

130Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued)Upper leftUpper rightCenterBottomz Tips• The contents and positions of the indicators ill

131Quick 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

132IndexNumeric16:9...4516:9 WIDE ...2921-pin adaptor...464:3...

133Quick ReferenceLLANDSCAPE...90LANGUAGE SET...84LAST SCENE DEL (delete)...

134Index (Continued)WHITE BAL. (White balance)...91WHITE FADER...91WIDE SELECT ...

14Using your camcorder1Selecting media (p. 26)You can select media separately for movies and still images. In the case of recording on a disc, select

15Enjoying with Your Camcorder4Viewing on other devicesx Viewing images on a TV (p. 45)You can view the images recorded and edited on your camcorder o

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

17Enjoying 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

183 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

19Getting StartedGetting StartedStep 1: Checking supplied itemsMake sure that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder.The number in

2Read this before operating your camcorderBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.To reduce

20Step 2: Charging the battery packYou can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) (p. 117) after attaching it to your camcorder.b Notes• You

21Getting 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

22Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued)Playing timeApproximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack.When playing th

23Getting 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

24Step 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

25Getting StartedStep 4: Making adjustments before recordingSlide the LENS COVER switch to OPEN.After recording, set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE to

26Step 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

27Getting 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

28Step 6: Inserting a disc or “Memory Stick PRO Duo” mediaWhen you select [INT. MEMORY] in “Step 5,” this “Step 6” operation is unnecessary (DCR-DVD45

29Getting Started5 Touch the option that is right for you on the screen.x DVD-RWSelect the recording format, [VIDEO] or [VR] (p. 12), then touch .x DV

3ATTENTIONThe electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit.This product has been tested and fou

30Step 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

31Getting StartedTo remove the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” mediaOpen the LCD panel and “Memory Stick Duo” media cover. Lightly push the “Memory Stick PRO D

32Recording/PlaybackRecording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam operation)Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that

33Recording/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.

34Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam operation) (Continued)zTips• When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the s

35Recording/PlaybackTo cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY A again. disappears from the screen.Menu settings during Easy Handycam operationTou

36RecordingThe images are recorded on the media selected on the media setting (p. 26).DCR-DVD150E/DVD650EIn the default setting, movies are recorded o

37Recording/Playback• You can check the free media space for movies by touching (HOME) D (or E) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO] (p. 70).1 Turn the PO

38Recording (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

39Recording/PlaybackTo adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, press . (Backlight) to display .. To cancel the back light function, press . (Backlig

4Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued)If you have any questions about this product, you may call:Sony Customer Information Center 1-80

40PlaybackYou can play back images recorded on the media selected in the media setting (p. 26).DCR-DVD150E/DVD650EIn the default setting, movies on a

41Recording/Playback3 Start playback.Touch the tab and the movie to be played back.When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the

42Playback (Continued)To adjust the sound volume of moviesWhile playing back movies, touch t adjust with / t .You can adjust the sound volume from

43Recording/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

44Playback (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

45Recording/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

46Playing the images on a TV (Continued)b Notes• When you set [TV TYPE] to [4:3], the image quality may deteriorate. Also, when the recorded image’s a

47EditingEditing (OTHERS) categoryThis category enables you to edit images on the media, or copy them onto your computer for viewing, editing or creat

48Deleting 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

49EditingTo delete the most recently recorded movie1 In step 3, touch [ LAST SCENE DEL].2 Touch t [YES].3 When [Completed.] appears, touch .You cann

5– 8cm DVD-RW– 8cm DVD+RW– 8cm DVD-R– 8cm DVD+R DLUse the discs with marks listed below. See page 12 for details.For reliability and durability of rec

50To delete all the still images recorded on the same day at one time1 In step 3, touch [ DELETE by date].2 Touch / to select the recording date of

51Editing2 Touch the movie that you want to play back and capture an image from.The selected movie is played back.3 Touch to pause at the point wher

52Dubbing/copying images to media within your camcorder (DCR-DVD450E/DVD650E/DVD850E)You can dub movies from the internal memory (DCR-DVD450E/DVD850E)

53EditingIf the disc space is not sufficient to record the entire movie, [Not enough memory space.] appears.5 Touch t [YES].6 When [Completed.] appea

54Dubbing/copying images to media within your camcorder (DCR-DVD450E/DVD650E/DVD850E) (Continued)z Tips• To check the copied still images, select [MEM

55EditingProtecting imagesYou can protect recorded movies or still images from accidental deletion.z Tips• You can select up to 100 images at one time

56Protecting 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

57EditingTo unprotect still imagesIn step 4, touch the still image marked with -.- disappears.To protect all the still images recorded on the same day

58Dividing moviesSelect beforehand the media which contains the movie you want to divide (p. 26).1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [EDIT].2 Touch [ DIVIDE].

59EditingCreating the PlaylistA Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of the movies that you have selected. The original scenes are not changed even t

6Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued)• When connecting your camcorder to another device with a cable, be sure to insert the connector

60Creating 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

61EditingTo 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

62Dubbing 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

63Editingb Notes• To hide the screen indicators, such as a counter on the screen of the monitor device connected, touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT

642 Connect the (USB) jack of your camcorder to a DVD writer, etc. using the supplied USB cable (p. 126). The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the cam

65Utilizing MediaUtilizing Media (MANAGE MEDIA) categoryThis category enables you to use the media for various purposes.MOVIE MEDIA SETYou can select

66Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices (Finalizing)Finalizing makes the recorded disc compatible for playback with other devices

67Utilizing MediaTo add movies to a finalized disc (p.73)b Notes• During Easy Handycam operation (p. 32), even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW,

68Making 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

69Utilizing Mediab Notes• During Easy Handycam operation (p. 32), the DVD menu style is fixed to [STYLE1].• You cannot create a DVD menu for a DVD-RW

7the camcorder, it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the camcorder.About the Carl Zeiss lensYour camcorder is equipped with a Carl Ze

70z Tips• For details on operations and procedures, see the “PMB Guide” on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 97).The volume label of the discThe date and time w

71Utilizing MediaFormatting mediaFormatting deletes all images and returns the recording media to its original empty state.To avoid the loss of import

72Formatting 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

73Utilizing MediaRecording additional movies after finalizing You can record additional movies on the finalized DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW discs after

74b 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

75Utilizing MediaRepairing the image database fileThis function checks the image database file and the consistency of movies and still images on the i

76Preventing data on the internal memory from being recovered (DCR-DVD450E/DVD850E)[ EMPTY] allows you to write unintelligible data onto the internal

77Customizing Your CamcorderCustomizing Your CamcorderWhat you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENUYou can change the recording func

78MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 79)PHOTO SETTINGS (p. 81)VIEW IMAGES SET (p. 82)SOUND/DISP SET*3 (p. 83)OUTPUT SETTINGS (p. 84)CLOCK/ LANG (p. 84)GENERAL SET (p.

79Customizing 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

8Table of ContentsRead this before operating your camcorder ... 2Table of Contents ... 8Subje

80120×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

81Customizing 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

82VIEW 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

83Customizing 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

84OUTPUT 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

85Customizing 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

86Activating 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

87Customizing Your CamcorderRecording items on the OPTION MENUItems * Page tabSPOT MTR/FCS-88SPOT METER-88SPOT FOCUS-88TELE MACRO-89EXPOSURE-89FOCUS-8

88Functions 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

89Customizing Your CamcorderThis is useful to record small subjects, such as flowers or insects. You can blur out backgrounds and the subject stands o

9Formatting media ...71Recording additional movies after finalizing ...73Finding the right d

90You can record images effectively in various situations with the [SCENE SELECTION] function.B AUTOSelect this to automatically record images effecti

91Customizing Your CamcorderYou can adjust the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment.B AUTOThe white balance is adjusted automa

92When 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

93Performing with Your ComputerPerforming with Your ComputerWhat you can do with Windows computerWhen you install the “PMB” (Picture Motion Browser) o

94What 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

95Performing with Your Computer4 Touch [ USB CONNECT] on the screen of your camcorder.7 Click [Continue].8 Read the terms of the license agreement car

96What you can do with Windows computer (Continued)The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcorder screen.3 Touch [ USB CONNECT].The window for selec

97Performing with Your Computer3 Click [Easy PC Back-up] in the [Handycam Utility] window. 4 Select the file format to be imported, and click [Import]

98What you can do with Windows computer (Continued)4 At the top of the window, click [Manipulate] - [DVD-Video (SD) Creation].The window for selecting

99Performing 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]