DCR-DVD850

Hybrid DVD camcorder w/ 60X optical zoom
The Sony DCR-DVD850 Handycam camcorder gives you the flexibility to record to DVD, 16GB1 of internal memory, or removable Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo media. 16GB embedded memory: 16GB 1 of embedded memory can record and store up to almost 11 hours of video footage (SD LP mode). Hybrid Plus offers flexible recording and transfer options: Hybrid Plus recording technology delivers a new level of flexibility for transferring your video footage and digital photos from the camcorder to compatible viewing devices. Record to your choice of 3 DVD media6 , 16GB1 embedded flash memory, or removable Memory Stick PRO Duo media (all media sold separately). You can even select from various dubbing functions to easily copy video from Memory Stick media or built in flash memory media to DVD -without using a PC. Images recorded or transferred to DVD media can then be played directly in most DVD Players (SD)1 , computers, Blu-ray Disc players, and even PLAYSTATION3 video game consoles to share your memories with friends and family. 60X Optical / 2000X Digital Zoom: Ideal for sporting events, wildlife, or distance shooting, 60X optical zoom brings you closer to the action, so you can capture extremely tight shots, even from far away. In addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming (up to 2000X) is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms. Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with SteadyShot image stabilization: The DCR-DVD850 features a professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens designed specifically for compact camcorders. Precision ground optics help maintain the sharpness and contrast of larger lenses, and SteadyShot image stabilization helps reduce blur caused by camera shake. 1/8Advanced HAD CCD Imager: A 1/8 Advanced HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD imager with 410K (effective) pixel resolution delivers stunning detail and clarity for exceptional video and still image performance. DVD-R/-RW/+RW and +R DL (Dual Layer) Compatible: The DCR-DVD850 is compatible with a variety of DVD formats (DVDR/-RW/+RW and +R DL (Dual Layer), allowing you to take advantage of the ease-of-use and simplicity found in DVD media. With DVD+RW media, there is no need to finalize the disc (minimum recording required); simply remove and insert the media into a compatible DVD or Blu-ray Disc player6. Power On by opening LCD display: Quickly power on your camcorder by simply opening the LCD display. Dolby Digital 5.1ch recording with Built-in Zoom Mic: Dolby Digital 5.1 channel recording captures active sounds coming from all directions, so you can experience your home movies the way you experienced them while recording. The Built-In Zoom Mic focuses audio recording on your subjects in sync with the cameras zoom lens. Includes Sony PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software: Sony Picture Motion Browser software offers a simple, intuitive way to transfer, sort, and view your video and still images on your compatible PC. In addition, multiple output options let you burn your memories to DVD (sold separately), as well as take advantage of one click upload to a number of popular video and photo sharing sites9. Color Viewfinder (123k pixels): The DCR-DVD850 features a 123k pixel resolution color viewfinder that lets you record and review video and still images. One Touch Disc Burn: Easily burn a DVD copy of your footage using the supplied PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software9. Simply connect the camcorder to your compatible PC via a USB cable and press the One Touch Disc Burn Button. 12
2.7 wide touch panel3 LCD display (123k pixels): The 2.7" wide touch panel3 LCD display provides exceptional viewing clarity with 123K pixels resolution. The display rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing ADDITIONAL FEATURES angles, as well as provides sharp, detailed images for monitoring or Easy Handycam Button: playback. The convenient touch panel allows easy access to Film Roll Index: menus and additional functionality Face Index function: such as spot focus and spot metering. Playback Zoom: USB 2.0 interface:

Specifications

General
Imaging Device: 1/8" Advanced HAD CCD sensor Pixel Gross: 680K Recording Media: 16GB Embedded Flash memory 3" (8cm) DVD (DVD-R/DVDRW/DVD+RW/DVD+R DL) Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (Sold Separately) Recording and Playback Times: 16GB Embedded Flash Memory: HQ = up to 230 min., SP = up to 340 min., LP = up to 655 min. 3" DVD media: Single Layer - HQ: 20 min., SP: 30 min., LP 60 min. Dual Layer - HQ: 35 min., SP: 55 min., LP: 110 min. When using 16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (sold separately): Standard Definition: HQ = up to 230 min., SP = up to 340 min., LP = up to 655 min. Video Actual: 410K pixels (16:9), 340K pixels (4:3) Still Actual: 250K pixels (16:9), 340K pixels (4:3) Video Resolution: 720 x 480 Still Picture Resolution: 680K Manual / Auto Lens Cover: Manual S/S & Zoom button on LCD: Yes

Optics/Lens

35mm Equivalent: 39-2340mm (16:9), 442640mm (4:3) Aperture: F1.8-6.0 Exposure: Yes (Touch Panel) Filter Diameter: 30mm Focal Distance: 1.8 - 108mm Focus: Full range Auto / Manual (Touch Panel) Shutter Speed: Auto, 1/4 - 1/4000 (Scene Selection Mode) Optical Zoom: 60x Digital Zoom: 2000x Resolution: 680K Lens Type: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Minimum Illumination: 6 lux (Auto Slow Shutter On, 1/30 Shutter Speed )
Power Consumption: 1.9W / 2.1W (VF/LCD) Battery Type: InfoLITHIUM with AccuPower Meter System (NP-FH30) Power Requirements: 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
Recording Format: Dolby Digital 5.1 Microphone: Built-in Zoom Microphone
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term: Limited Warranty --- 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor

Convenience

Memory Stick PRO Media Compatibility: Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (Sold Separately) Still Image Mode(s): JPEG Hybrid Plus: Yes Quick On: Yes

Software

Supplied Software: PMB Ver.4.2.00 9. Supports Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack4 (SP4), Windows XP Service Pack3 (SP3) (32bit) Windows Vista Service Pack1 (SP1) (32bit/64bit). Not supported by Mac OS

Convenience Features

Easy Operation: Yes Multiple Language Display: Yes Remote Control: RMT-835 Slide Show Mode: Yes Scene Mode(s): Auto, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Sports, Beach, Snow Fader Effect(s): Black, White Face Index: Yes Film Roll Index: Yes Photo Capture from Movie: Yes SteadyShot Image Stabilization: SteadyShot image stabilization

Dimensions

Weight: 13oz (390g) Measurements: 2 1/4 x 3 5/8 x 5 1/8 inch (55 x 89 x 130mm)

Supplied Accessories

AC adaptor (AC-L200) Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-FH30) A/V Connecting Cable Clock Lithium (Installed) (ML621/MS621FE) Application Software / USB Driver / (CDROM ) USB Cable
Format: SD (MPEG2) Video Signal: NTSC color, EIA standards

Optional Accessories

Rechargeable InfoLITHIUM Batteries (NPFH50/FH70/FH100) Case (LCS-BBDB/R/L) Starter Kit (ACC-ASH6) AC Adaptor/Charger for H series batteries (AC-VQH10) Travel Charger (BC-TRP) Wide Angle Conversion Lens (VCL-HGE07A) Tripod (VCT-80AV) Video Light (HVL-10NH) Underwater Sports Pack (SPK-HCE) GPS Unit (GPS-CS3KA) UPC Code: 027242763104

Inputs and Outputs

Analog Audio/Video Output(s): Included (via A/V Remote Terminal) USB Port(s): Hi-speed (2.0 compliant) S-Video Output(s): Sold separately (via A/V Remote jack) Audio/Video Remote Terminal: Video / S Video / Audio

Display

LCD Screen: 2.7 wide touch panel3 LCD display (123k pixels)

Hardware

Viewfinder: Yes (color 123k) Memory Stick slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo Media1
1. 16GB available. Storage capacity may vary. A portion of the memory is used for data management functions. 3. Viewable area measured diagonally. 6. Not all DVD media types are compatible with all DVD players. 9. Supports Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack4?SP4?, Windows XP Service Pack3?SP3??32bit? Windows Vista Service Pack1?SP1??32bit/64bit?. Not supported by Mac OS. 12. One Touch Disc Burn feature requires DVDirect burner or compatible PC with supplied PMB software (sold separately). 2008 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Handycam, Advanced HAD, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, and SteadyShot are trademarks of Sony. Windows, and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. PLAYSTATION is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. *Logo mentions need to be included if logo shown or listed in copy
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Last Updated: 02/24/2009

Types of Memory Stick media you can use in your camcorder
For recording movies, it is recommended that you use Memory Stick PRO Duo media of 512 MB or larger marked with:
PRO Duo media)* (Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media) * You can use Memory Stick PRO Duo media marked either with Mark2 or without. (Memory Stick

Using the camcorder

Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts.

Viewfinder

LCD screen
See page 33 for the recordable time of Memory Stick PRO Duo media.
Memory Stick PRO Duo media/Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media (This size can be used with your camcorder.) Battery
Memory Stick media (You cannot use it in your camcorder.)
The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. See About handling of your camcorder (p. 123). To prevent media from being broken or recorded images from being lost, do not do the following when either of the (Movie)/ (Still) lamps (p. 25) or the ACCESS/access lamps (p. 30, 32) are on:
to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder to apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder
Memory Stick PRO Duo media and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media are both referred to as Memory Stick PRO Duo media in this manual. You cannot use any type of memory card other than those mentioned above.
When connecting your camcorder to another device with a cable, be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may result in a malfunction of your camcorder.
About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens
A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are effective. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen and the viewfinder. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.
to a malfunction of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the countries/regions. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws. If you repeat recording/deleting images for a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on the internal memory (DCRDVD850) or Memory Stick PRO Duo media. Images cannot be saved or recorded. In such a case, save your images on another type of media first (p. 54, 64), and then format the media (p. 73).

About language setting

The on-screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using your camcorder if necessary (p. 26).

Zooming.. 40

Formatting media. 73 Recording additional movies after finalizing.. 75 Finding the right disc (DISC SELECT GUIDE).. 76 Repairing the image database file... 77 Preventing data on the internal memory from being recovered (DCR-DVD850).. 78
Performing with Your Computer
What you can do with Windows computer..95

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting.102 Warning indicators and messages...110
Customizing Your Camcorder
What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU. 79
Using the HOME MENU. 79 List of the (SETTINGS) category items... 80

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 the Memory Stick media.. 120 About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack.. 121 About handling of your camcorder.. 123

MOVIE SETTINGS.. 81

(Items for recording movies)

PHOTO SETTINGS.. 83

(Items for recording still images)

VIEW IMAGES SET. 84

(Items to customize the display)

SOUND/DISP SET.. 85

(Items to adjust sound and the screen)

Specifications..127

OUTPUT SETTINGS.. 86
(Items for when connecting other devices)

CLOCK/

LANG. 86

Quick Reference

Identifying parts and controls.130 Indicators displayed during recording/ playback.133 Glossary..135 Index..136
(Items to set clock and language)

GENERAL SET.. 87

(Other setup items)
Activating functions using the OPTION MENU.. 88
Using the OPTION MENU. 88 Recording items on the OPTION MENU.. 89 Viewing items on the OPTION MENU.. 89
Functions set in the OPTION MENU... 90
Subject examples and solutions

Shooting

Flowers in close-up Checking your golf swing
B PORTRAIT.. 92 B FOCUS.. 91 B TELE MACRO.. 91

B SPORTS..92

Focusing on the dog on the left side of the screen
B SPOT MTR/FCS.. 90 B FOCUS.. 91 B SPOT FOCUS.. 90
A child on the stage under a spot light

B SPOTLIGHT..92

Getting a good shot of a ski slope or beach
B Backlight.. 41 B BEACH.. 92 B SNOW.. 92
Fireworks with all its splendor
B FIREWORKS.92 B FOCUS..91
Enjoy using various Media according to your needs

Selecting media

You can select desired media for recording/playback/editing from the internal memory (DCRDVD850), a disc or Memory Stick PRO Duo media (p. 28). To set the media for movies or still images, you can select either [MOVIE MEDIA SET] or [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (DCRDVD850) according to your needs. Enjoying with Your Camcorder
Dubbing from one type of media to another
Using the [MOVIE DUB] function on the camcorder, you can dub movies recorded on the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or Memory Stick PRO Duo media to a disc without connecting another device (p. 54).

b Notes

You may not be able to dub movie contents depending on the type of your camcorder. For details on the compatibility of types, see page 54.

Media for your camcorder

With your camcorder, you can record images on either the internal memory (DCR-DVD850), an 8cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R or DVD+R DL disc, or Memory Stick PRO Duo media. See page 7 for the types of Memory Stick media you can use in your camcorder.
Recording format for DVD-RW
When you use a DVD-RW, you can choose the recording format from VIDEO mode or VR mode. In this manual, VIDEO mode is indicated as and VR mode as.
A recording format that is compatible with most DVD devices, especially after finalizing. In VIDEO mode, only the most recent movie can be deleted. A recording format that enables editing with your camcorder (deleting and rearranging the order of images). A finalized disc can be played back in DVD devices that support VR mode. Refer to the instruction manual of your DVD device to see whether it supports the VR mode of DVD-RW.
VIDEO mode and VR mode Glossary (p. 135)

Disc features

Figures in parentheses ( ) indicate reference pages.
DVD-RW Disc types and symbols DVD+RW DVD-R DVD+R DL
Symbols used in this manual Both 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 movie can be recorded on the same disc (30) Deleting the most recent movie (51) Deleting or editing movie on your camcorder (50) Using a disc repeatedly by formatting, even if the disc becomes full* (73) Finalizing required to play on other devices (68) Making longer recordings on a side of a disc

z z z z

z z z z z

z z z

* Formatting deletes all images and returns the recording media to its original empty state (p. 73). Even when using a new disc, format it with your camcorder (p. 30). ** Finalizing is required to play the disc in a DVD drive on a computer. A DVD+RW that is not finalized may cause the computer to malfunction.

Recording time of movies

Figures in the table are the approximate recording time in minutes using the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) and on one side of a disc. The recordable time on the acceptable media varies depending on media type and the [REC MODE] (p. 81) setting. Figures in ( ) are the minimum recording time. Media type
9M (HQ) (high quality) 6M (SP) (standard quality) 3M (LP) (long play)

* DCR-DVD850

230 (205) 340 (205) 655 (435) 715 (460)
20 (18) 30 (18) 60 (44) 65 (46)

35 (32) 55 (32) 110 (80) 125 (90)

5.1ch* 2ch

z Tips
Figures such as 9M and 6M in the table show the average bit rate. M stands for Mbps. For DCR-DVD850: You can select the audio recording format of movies with [AUDIO MODE] (p. 81). For DCR-DVD650: Sound is recorded in 2ch stereo. You can check the recordable time with [MEDIA INFO] (p. 72). When you use a double-sided disc, you can record images on both sides (p. 119). See page 33 for the recordable time on Memory Stick PRO Duo media. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of media. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces the overall recording time.

Using your camcorder

1Selecting media (p. 28)
You can select media separately for movies and still images. In the case of recording on a disc, select the disc that best suits your needs. Do you want to delete or edit images on your camcorder? Yes No Do you want to delete images and reuse the disc? Yes No

For long recording

* Select the recording format and format the disc on your camcorder (p. 30).
You can select the disc from [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p. 76).
2Recording images (p. 38) 3Editing/Saving images
The available functions depend on the selected media. x Dubbing/copying images to another type of media within your camcorder (p. 54) x Dubbing movies to other devices (p. 64) x Editing on a computer (p. 95) Using the supplied application software PMB (Picture Motion Browser), you can import images to a computer, and save them on a disc.
4Viewing on other devices
x Viewing images on a TV (p. 47) You can view the images recorded and edited on your camcorder on the connected TV. Enjoying with Your Camcorder x Playing the disc on other devices (p. 71) To play a disc recorded on your camcorder on other devices, you need to finalize the disc first.

bNotes

The less the recording volume of the disc is, the more it takes time to finalize the disc.
The features of a finalized disc depend on disc type.

in the direction of the arrow (OPEN l). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on the screen. The disc cover slightly opens automatically.
ACCESS lamp (Disc) Disc cover OPEN switch Pickup lens
Set the disc with the label side facing out when using a single-sided disc.

4 Close the disc cover.

[DISC ACCESS] appears on the screen. It may take some time for the camcorder to recognize the disc.

x DVD-RW/DVD+RW

A screen appears to ask whether you will use [DISC SELECT GUIDE]. Using [DISC SELECT GUIDE] lets you format the disc by following the guidance on the screen. If you do not want to use it, proceed to step 5.

x DVD-R/DVD+R DL

You can start recording immediately after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from the screen. You do not need to proceed to steps after step 5.
When the disc cover opens slightly, open it further.
5 Touch the option that is right for

you on the screen.

Be careful not to obstruct the operation with your hand or other objects, when opening or closing the disc cover. Move the grip belt to the bottom of the camcorder, then open or close the disc cover. If you catch the grip belt when closing the disc cover, it may cause your camcorder to malfunction. Do not touch the disc with the recording side or pickup lens (p. 125). When using a double-sided disc, take care not to smudge the surface with fingerprints. If you close the disc cover with the disc set incorrectly, it may cause your camcorder to malfunction. Do not disconnect the power sources while formatting a disc. Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder since your camcorder is reading/ writing on the disc: while the ACCESS lamp is on while the ACCESS lamp is flashing while [DISC ACCESS] or [PREPARING TO OPEN] is displayed on the LCD screen It may take some time to remove the disc depending on the recorded contents. It may take about 10 minutes to remove a disc if the disc has scratches or is dirty with fingerprints, etc. In that case, the disc might be damaged.

x DVD-RW

Select the recording format, [VIDEO]. or [VR] (p. 14), then touch

x DVD+RW

Select the aspect ratio of the movie,. [16:9 WIDE] or [4:3], then touch

START/STOP B

(HOME) D

POWER switch A
(Movie) lamp START/STOP C (Still) lamp
If the ACCESS/access lamps (p. 30, 32) are lit or flashing after recording is finished, it means data is still being written onto the media. Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor. In the case that [INT. MEMORY] (DCR-DVD850) or [MEMORY STICK] is selected on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28), when a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically.
See page 7 for the Memory Stick PRO Duo media you can use in your camcorder. You can check the free media space for movies by touching (HOME) D (or E) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO] (p. 72).
1 Turn the POWER switch A until
the (Movie) lamp lights up.
the (Still) lamp lights up.
2 Press START/STOP B (or C).
2 Press PHOTO F lightly to adjust
the focus A (a beep sounds), then press it fully B (a shutter click sounds). Recording/Playback
appears next to or. When disappears, the image has been recorded.
You cannot record still images on a disc.
See page 15 for the recordable time of movies, and page 83 for the number of recordable still images. appears when [ FACE SET] is set 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).

Recording (Continued)

Zooming
You can magnify images up to 60 times the original size with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on the LCD frame.
Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCR-DVD850)
Sound picked up by the built-in microphone is converted to 5.1ch surround sound and recorded. Enjoy realistic sound when playing the movies on devices that support 5.1ch surround sound.

Built-in microphone

Wider range of view: (Wide angle)
Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround sound Glossary (p. 135)
Close view: (Telephoto) b Notes
Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.
[ STEADYSHOT] may not reduce image blurring as desired when the power zoom lever is set to the T (Telephoto) side. Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom lever. If you move your finger off the power zoom lever, the operation sound of the lever may also be recorded. You cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom buttons on the LCD frame. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 150 cm (about 59 1/8 in.) for telephoto.

The selected still image is marked with. Press and hold the still image on the screen to confirm. Touch screen. to return to the previous
To delete all images recorded on the media and recover all the recordable space of the media, format the media (p. 73). You can delete a movie when viewing it by touching (OPTION).
To delete all still images at one time

Deleting still images

1 In step 3, touch [ Select beforehand the media which contains the still image you want to delete (p. 28). DELETE ALL]. 2 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 3 When [Completed.] appears, touch
Deleting images (Continued)
To delete all the still images recorded on the same day at one time
2 Touch / to select the recording date of the desired still images, then touch. The still images recorded on the selected date are displayed on the screen. Touch the still image on the screen to confirm. Touch screen. 3 Touch to return to the previous t [YES].
You cannot delete protected still images. Undo the protection of the still images to delete them before you try to delete them (p. 59).
To delete all images recorded in the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or Memory Stick PRO Duo media, and recover all the recordable space of the media, format the media (p. 73). You can delete a still image when viewing it by touching (OPTION).
Capturing a still image from a movie
You can capture a still image at any point during movie playback. Select the media which contains the movies beforehand, and the media where you want to save the still images (p. 28). When you select [MEMORY STICK] to save the still images, insert Memory Stick PRO Duo media beforehand. The media you can select depends on your camcorder model. See the table below.
Model Movies in Still images in
2 Touch the movie that you want to
play back and capture an image from. The selected movie is played back.
to pause at the point where you want to capture. The movie pauses. Play and pause toggles as you press.
Adjusts the capturing point with more precision after the capturing point has been selected with.

DCRDVD650 DCRDVD850

t t t t t t t t
Using the AC Adaptor as the power source is recommended to prevent the power from being turned off during operation.

MOVIE SETTINGS

AUDIO MODE (DCRDVD850)
You can select audio recording format. B 5.1ch SURROUND ( Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch to change the page. 2ch STEREO ( ) )
Records 5.1ch surround sound.

Records stereo sound.

How to set
(HOME MENU) t page 79 (OPTION MENU) t page 88 The default settings are marked with B.

WIDE SELECT

When recording images, you can select the aspect ratio according to the TV connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. B 16:9 WIDE
Records images to the full screen on a 16:9 (wide) TV screen.
REC MODE (Recording mode)
You can select a recording mode to record a movie with the image quality from 3 levels. HQ ( )
Records in high quality mode. (9M (HQ))
Records images to the full screen on a 4:3 TV screen. b Notes
Set [TV TYPE] correctly according to the TV connected for playback (p. 47).

B SP (

Records in standard quality mode. (6M (SP))

DIGITAL ZOOM

You can select the maximum zoom level in case you want to zoom greater than optical zoom magnification. Note that the image quality decreases when you use the digital zoom.
Increases the recording time (Long Play). (3M (LP)) b Notes
If you record in LP mode, the quality of scenes may be degraded, or scenes with quick movements may appear with block noise when you play back the movie.
See page 15, 33 on the expected recording time of each recording mode. You can set the recording mode separately for each media (p. 28). The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. The zooming zone appears when you select the zooming level.
Up to 60 zoom is performed optically.
MOVIE SETTINGS (Continued)
Up to 60 zoom is performed optically, and after that, up to 120 zoom is performed digitally.
Up to 60 zoom is performed optically, and after that, up to 2,000 zoom is performed digitally.
When your camcorder recognizes the remaining media capacity when the POWER switch is set to (Movie). When you press DISP to switch the indicator from off to on when the POWER switch is set to (Movie). When you select the movie recording mode on the HOME MENU. b Notes

STEADYSHOT

You can compensate for camera shake. Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when using a tripod (sold separately), then the image becomes natural. The default setting is [ON].
When the remaining recordable time for movies is less than 5 minutes, the indicator stays on the screen.

FACE SET

The camcorder detects faces automatically during movie recording. The default setting is [ON]. Face icons and their meanings : This icon appears when the setting is [ON]. : This icon flashes when your camcorder detects a face. The icon stops flashing when the face is recorded in Face Index. : This icon appears when faces cannot be recorded in Face Index. To play back scenes using Face Index, see page 44.

LANGUAGE SET

You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen.
Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options.

GENERAL SET

A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off)

B 5min

The camcorder is automatically turned off when you do not operate your camcorder for more than approximately 5 minutes.
The camcorder is not automatically turned off. b Notes
When you connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket), [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to [NEVER].

DEMO MODE

If you connect the camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket), you can view the demonstration in about 10 minutes after you turn the POWER switch to (Movie). The default setting is [ON].
The demonstration will be suspended in the following situations. When you press START/STOP. When you press DUBBING (DCR-DVD850) When you touch the screen during the demonstration (The demonstration starts again after about 10 minutes). When you slide the disc cover OPEN switch. When you move the POWER switch to still image recording. When you press (HOME)/ (VIEW IMAGES).

SUB-T DATE

You can display the recording date and time when playing back a disc on a device with a subtitle display function. The default setting is [ON]. Also refer to the instruction manual of the playback device.

CALIBRATION

See page 124.
Activating functions using the
The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you right-click the mouse on a computer. Various functions are displayed.

OPTION MENU

The tabs and items that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder at the time. Some items appear without a tab. The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34).
1 While using your camcorder,
touch (OPTION) on the screen.
2 Touch the desired item.
If you cannot find the desired item, touch another tab to change the page.
3 Change the setting, then touch
Recording items on the OPTION MENU
Viewing items on the OPTION MENU

Items * Page

tab SPOT MTR/FCS SPOT METER SPOT FOCUS TELE MACRO EXPOSURE FOCUS SCENE SELECTION WHITE BAL. tab FADER tab REC MODE BLT-IN ZOOM MIC MICREF LEVEL IMAGE SIZE SELF-TIMER

a a 92 93

tab DELETE** DELETE by date** DELETE ALL** tab PROTECT** PROTECT by date** DIVIDE ERASE** ERASE ALL** MOVE**

a a a a a a a a a 50

-- (A tab depends on the situation/No tab) ADD** ADD by date** ADD ALL** SLIDE SHOW VOLUME DATA CODE SLIDE SHOW SET DVD MENU

Movies cannot be divided.
A movie that is too short cannot be divided. A movie that is protected cannot be divided (p. 57).
Images cannot be deleted.
You cannot delete following movies (p. 50). Movies recorded on DVD-R/DVD+R DL Movies recorded on DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) except the last recorded movie Movies recorded on DVD+RW except the last recorded movie In the case of disc, you cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). Images that are protected cannot be deleted (p. 57).
Playing back Memory Stick PRO Duo media on other devices
You cannot play back the Memory Stick PRO Duo media, or the Memory Stick PRO Duo media is not recognized.
The device may not support Memory Stick PRO Duo media.
Editing images on your camcorder

Unable to edit.

Select a media to be edited by touching (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MOVIE MEDIA SET] or [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 28). You cannot edit movies recorded on DVDR/DVD+R DL (p. 14). There are no images recorded. Unable to edit because of the condition of the image. You cannot edit protected images (p. 57). You cannot dub movies from a disc to the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or Memory Stick PRO Duo media.
Unable to capture a still image from a movie.
There is not enough free space on the media for saving still images (p. 53).

Unable to finalize.

Use the AC Adaptor for finalizing operation. Do not use the battery pack. The disc has already been finalized. In the case of following discs, follow the required procedure to record additional movies (p. 75): DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) DVD+RW

Unable to [UNFINALIZE].

[UNFINALIZE] is not available for the following discs: DVD-RW (VR mode) DVD+RW DVD-R DVD+R DL [UNFINALIZE] is not available during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34).
Movies cannot be added in the Playlist.
The media is full. To a Playlist, you can add 99 movies on the internal memory (DCR-DVD850) or Memory Stick PRO Duo media, or 999
You cannot edit or record additional images on a disc using other devices.
You may not be able to edit or record additional images on a disc recorded on your camcorder using other devices.
Connecting/Dubbing to other devices
You cannot hear the sound on the TV connected to your camcorder.
This is because only the S VIDEO plug is connected. Make sure that you connect also the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately) (p. 64).
Disconnect devices from the USB jack of the computer other than the keyboard, mouse, and your camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and your camcorder, and restart the computer, then connect the computer and your camcorder again in an orderly manner (p. 96). Make sure the media check tool of the computer activates. For details on the media check tool, see PMB Guide (p. 99).

Use of double-sided discs
Double-sided discs allow you to record both sides of a disc.
Maintenance and precautions (Continued)
Care and storage of the discs
Keep the disc clean, or the image quality of the audio and video output may deteriorate. Clean the disc with a soft cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out. For dirt, clean the disc with a soft cloth slightly moistened in water, then remove the moisture with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use solvents such as benzine, cleaners intended for vinyl LPs or antistatic spray, as they may cause a malfunction to the disc.
Types of Memory Stick media

Recording/ Playback

Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media
* Your camcorder is not compatible with 8-bit parallel data transfer, but performs 4-bit parallel data transfer, which is used by Memory Stick PRO Duo media. This product cannot record or play data that uses MagicGate technology. MagicGate is a copyright protection technology that records and transfers the contents in an encrypted format. This product is compatible with Memory Stick Micro media (M2). M2 is the abbreviation for the Memory Stick Micro media. Memory Stick PRO Duo media formatted by a computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder. Data read/write speed may vary depending on the combination of the Memory Stick PRO Duo media and the Memory Stick PRO Duo media compliant product you use. Damaged or lost data may occur in the following cases (the data will not be compensated for): If you eject the Memory Stick PRO Duo media, or turn off your camcorder while your camcorder is reading or writing image files on the Memory Stick PRO Duo media (while the access lamp is lit or flashing). If you use the Memory Stick PRO Duo media near magnets or magnetic fields. It is recommended you make a back-up of important data on the hard disk of a computer. Be careful not to apply excessive force when writing on a memo area on Memory Stick PRO Duo media. Do not attach a label or the like on Memory Stick PRO Duo media or a Memory Stick Duo media adaptor. When you carry or store Memory Stick PRO Duo media, put it in its case. Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to come into contact with the terminals. Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the Memory Stick PRO Duo media. Do not disassemble or modify the Memory Stick PRO Duo media.

6.7 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9)

Total number of pixels

(560 220)
Still image recording format
DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible Exif Ver.2.21 Compatible MPF Baseline Compatible
Electric viewfinder (color)

Image device

2.25 mm (1/8 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. pixels Effective (Movie, 16:9) Approx. pixels Effective (Still, 16:9) Approx. pixels Effective (Still, 4:3) Approx. pixels
Specifications (Continued)

General

Power requirements
DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)

Dimensions (Approx.)

81 mm (1 15/3/1/4 in.) (whd) excluding the projecting parts

Mass (Approx.)

170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the power cord (mains lead) * See at the label of the AC Adaptor for other specifications.
Average power consumption
DCR-DVD650 Using the LCD screen (normal brightness): 2.4 W Using the Viewfinder: 2.2 W DCR-DVD850 Using the LCD screen (normal brightness): 2.1 W Using the Viewfinder: 1.9 W
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30

Maximum output voltage

DC 8.4 V

Operating temperature

0 C to 40 C (32 F to 104 F)

Output voltage

DC 7.2 V

Storage temperature

-20 C to +60 C (-4 F to +140 F)

Maximum charge voltage

130 mm (2 1/5/1/8 in.) (whd) including the projecting parts 130 mm (2 1/5/1/8 in.) (whd) including the projecting parts with the rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30 attached

Maximum charge current

2.12 A

Capacity

3.6 Wh (500 mAh)
Li-ion Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
DCR-DVDg (13 oz) main unit only 440 g (15 oz) including the rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30 and a disc DCR-DVDg (13 oz) main unit only 430 g (15 oz) including the rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30

Supplied accessories

See page 21.
AC Adaptor AC-L200C/AC-L200D
AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz

Current consumption

0.35 A - 0.18 A

Power consumption

DC 8.4 V*

On trademarks

Handycam and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Memory Stick, , Memory Stick Duo, , Memory Stick PRO Duo, , Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, , Memory Stick Micro, MagicGate, , MagicGate Memory Stick and MagicGate Memory Stick Duo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation. DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, and DVD+R DL logo are trademarks. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, Windows Vista and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, and are not mentioned in each case in this manual.

DATA CODE.. 84 Date Index.. 45 DATE/TIME.. 26, 84, 134 DC IN jack.. 22 DC plug.. 22 DELETE Movies. 50 Still images. 51 DEMO MODE. 87 DIGITAL ZOOM. 81 Disc.. 30 DISC SELECT GUIDE. 76 DISP OUTPUT.. 86 DIVIDE Original.. 60 Playlist. 63 Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator. 135 Double-sided disc. 119 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
AC Adaptor.22 Additional recording.75 AREA SET..86 Aspect ratio..47 AUDIO MODE..81 AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto slow shutter)..82, 109 A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off)...87 A/V connecting cable..47, 64
GENERAL SET. 87 Grip belt.. 27 GUIDEFRAME..82
HOME MENU..18, 79 CLOCK/LANG.86 GENERAL SET. 87 MOVIE SETTINGS. 81 OUTPUT SETTINGS. 86 PHOTO SETTINGS.. 83 SOUND/DISP SET. 85 VIEW IMAGES SET.84 HQ.. 81
Backlight..41, 109 Battery..22 Battery Info..66 BEACH..92 BEEP.85 BLACK FADER.93 BLT-IN ZOOM MIC.94
ID-1/ID-2.. 48 IMAGE SIZE.. 83 Indicators..134 INDOOR.. 93 InfoLITHIUM..121 Install (software).95
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
Easy Handycam operation. 34 Editing.. 49 EXPOSURE.. 91

JPEG..135

Face Index.. 44, 82 FACE SET (Face Index set).. 82 FADER. 93, 109
LANDSCAPE..92 LANGUAGE SET. 86
LAST SCENE DEL (delete)...51 LCD BL LEVEL (LCD back light level).85, 106 LCD BRIGHT..85 LCD COLOR.85 LCD panel..27 Lens cover..27 LP..81
PAL. 116 PHOTO COPY. 55 PHOTO SETTINGS. 83 Playback.. 35, 42 Playback zoom. 45 Playing time.. 24 Playlist Creating.. 61 Divide.. 63 Erase.. 62 Move.. 63 Playback. 62 PMB Guide. 99 PORTRAIT. 92 Power cord (mains lead). 22 Precautions.. 119 Preparation.. 22 Protect. 57, 113
SOUND/DISP SET.85 SP..81 Specifications.127 SPORTS (Sports lesson).92 SPOT FOCUS.90, 109 SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter).90 SPOT MTR/FCS.90 SPOTLIGHT.92 STEADYSHOT..82 Still Images.34, 39 SUB-T DATE..87 SUMMERTIME.86 SUNRISE&SUNSET.92
Maintenance.119 MANAGE MEDIA category...67 Memory Stick media..7, 120 Memory Stick PRO Duo media.7, 32, 120 MICREF LEVEL..94, 109 Mirror mode.41 Moisture condensation.123 MOVIE DUB.54 MOVIE SETTINGS.81 Movies..34, 39 MPEG..135
TELE MACRO.91, 109 Tripod..131 TV color system..116 TV TYPE.47, 86 TWILIGHT..92
REC MODE (Recording mode)... 81 Recording.. 34, 38 Recording format.. 14 Recording time. 15, 23, 33 Remaining battery. 66 REMAINING SET (Remaining media display setting).. 82 REPAIR IMG.DB F. 77
UNFINALIZE.75, 108 USB 2.0..95 USB cable..66, 96 Using abroad..114
NTSC..116 Number of still images recordable..83
VBR..15 VIDEO mode.14 VIEW IMAGES SET.84 VISUAL INDEX.35, 42 VOLUME..36, 44, 85 VR mode.14
ONE PUSH..93 OPTION MENU.88 Original DELETE.50 DIVIDE..60 OTHERS category.49 OUTDOOR..93 OUTPUT SETTINGS.86