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Sony Handycam DCR-DVD150E Operating Manual

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Enjoying with Your
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Camcorder
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Getting Started
Recording/Playback 32
Editing
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Utilizing Media
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Customizing Your
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  • Page 1 Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)- free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in China Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-DVD150E/DVD450E/ DVD650E/DVD850E © 2009 Sony Corporation 4-125-250-11(1) Enjoying with Your Camcorder Getting Started Recording/Playback 32 Editing Utilizing Media...

  • Page 2: Read This Before Operating Your Camcorder

    • Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. • Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack. • Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children.
  • Page 3 Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108- 0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.

  • Page 4: Regulatory Information

    Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued) For customers in the U.S.A. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information...
  • Page 5 – 8cm DVD+R DL Use the discs with marks listed below. See page 12 for details. For reliability and durability of recording/ playback, we recommend using Sony discs. b Note • Using an uncertificated disc may in a few case cause unsatisfactory recording/playback.
  • Page 6 On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are recorded without any problems. – DCR-DVD150E/DVD650E Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial recording. – DCR-DVD450E/DVD850E Make trial recording on the internal memory.
  • Page 7 About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents ... 8 Subject examples and solutions ... 10 Enjoying with Your Camcorder Enjoy using various “Media” according to your needs ... 11 Media for your camcorder ... 12 Using your camcorder ... 14 “ HOME” and “ OPTION”...
  • Page 9 ...93 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ...100 Warning indicators and messages ...108 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ...112 File/folder structure on the internal memory (DCR-DVD450E/ DVD850E) and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media ...114 Maintenance and precautions ...115 About the disc ... 115 About the “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 10: Subject Examples And Solutions

    Subject examples and solutions Shooting Flowers in close-up B PORTRAIT ... 90 B FOCUS... 89 B TELE MACRO ... 89 Focusing on the dog on the left side of the screen B SPOT MTR/FCS ... 88 B FOCUS... 89 B SPOT FOCUS... 88 Getting a good shot of a ski slope or beach...

  • Page 11: Enjoying With Your Camcorder

    (DCR-DVD450E/DVD850E) or “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media to a disc without connecting another device (p. 52). 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 52.

  • Page 12: Media For Your Camcorder

    With your camcorder, you can record images on either the internal memory (DCR-DVD450E/ DVD850E), an 8cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R or DVD+R DL disc, or “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. See page 5 for the types of “Memory Stick” media you can use in your camcorder.

  • Page 13: Recording Time Of Movies

    • See page 31 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.

  • Page 14: Using Your Camcorder

    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. * Select the recording format and format the disc on your camcorder (p. 28). zTips •...
  • Page 15 You can view the images recorded and edited on your camcorder on the connected TV. Playing the disc on other devices (p. 69) To play a disc recorded on your camcorder on other devices, you need to finalize the disc first.

  • Page 16: Home" And " Option" - Taking Advantage Of Two Types Of Menus

    Page MEDIA FORMAT* UNFINALIZE DISC SELECT GUIDE REPAIR IMG.DB F. (SETTINGS) category To customize your camcorder (p. 77). You can also set these items during Easy Page Handycam operation (p. 32). For items available in the see page 78. The item is available during Easy Handycam operation (p.
  • Page 17 Using the HOME MENU While pressing the green button, turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to turn on your camcorder. Press (HOME) A (or B). (HOME) A (HOME) B Touch the desired category. Example: (OTHERS) category Touch the desired item.
  • Page 18 “ HOME” and “ (Continued) 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], otherwise, touch [NO]. To deactivate the HELP Touch (HELP) again in step 2. Using the OPTION MENU Just a touch on the screen during shooting or playback displays the functions available...

  • Page 19: Getting Started

    Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 20) Power cord (mains lead) (1) (p. 20) A/V connecting cable (1) (p.

  • Page 20: Step 2: Charging The Battery Pack

    Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack. b Notes • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. POWER switch To the wall outlet (wall socket)
  • Page 21 To remove the battery pack 1 Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). 2 Slide the BATT (battery) release lever (1) and remove the battery pack (2). BATT (battery) release lever b Notes • When you remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor, make sure that the (Still) lamp (p.

  • Page 22: Playing Time

    – The battery pack is worn-out (for Battery Info only). On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured with the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F). 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is recommended. • The available recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures.

  • Page 23: Step 3: Turning The Power On, And Setting The Date And Time

    Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position.

  • Page 24: Changing The Language Setting

    (p. 122). • It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to be ready to shoot after the power is turned on. You cannot operate your camcorder during this time.

  • Page 25: Step 4: Making Adjustments Before Recording

    Tips • If you open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. This is convenient during playback operations.

  • Page 26: Step 5: Selecting Media

    For movies, you can select the internal memory*, a disc, or “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. For still images, you can select the internal memory*, or “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. DCR-DVD150E/DVD650E In the default setting, movies are recorded on a disc. Still images are recorded on “Memory Stick PRO Duo”...
  • Page 27 Selecting media for still images (DCR-DVD450E/DVD850E) Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. The still image media setting screen appears. Touch the desired media. b Notes • You cannot select a disc for the still image media. Touch [YES]. When [Completed.] appears, touch The still image media is changed.

  • Page 28: Step 6: Inserting A Disc Or "Memory Stick Pro Duo" Media

    Set the disc with the label side facing out when using a single-sided disc. 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 switch A screen appears to ask whether you will use [DISC SELECT GUIDE].
  • Page 29 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.
  • Page 30 If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), turn it on while pressing the green button. The [Create a new Image Database File.] screen appears on the screen if you insert new “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media when the camcorder is on. Touch [YES]. (Movie)
  • Page 31 * DCR-DVD450E/DVD850E b Notes • Numbers in the table are of when using “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media made by Sony Corporation. The recordable time varies depending on the recording conditions, the type of “Memory Stick” media, or the [REC MODE] setting (p. 79).

  • Page 32: Recording/Playback

    Recording/Playback Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam operation) Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can perform recording or playing back operation without detailed settings. It also makes the screen font size larger for easy viewing. The images are recorded on the selected media (p. 26). Movies Turn the POWER switch G until the...

  • Page 33: Playing Back Recorded Movies/Still Images

    Playing back recorded movies/still images Turn the POWER switch G to turn on your camcorder. (VIEW IMAGES) I (or D). Press The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the screen. (It may take some time to display the thumbnails.) Film Roll Index (p. 42)
  • Page 34 Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam operation) (Continued) zTips • When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. • You can slow down the playback speed by touching •...
  • Page 35 To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY A again. disappears from the screen. Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation (HOME) C (or B) to display Touch the menu items available for setup changes (p.16, 77). b Notes • Most of the menu items automatically return to the default settings.

  • Page 36: Recording

    • If the ACCESS/access lamps (p. 28, 30) 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.

  • Page 37: Still Images

    • You can check the free media space for movies by touching (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO] (p. 70). Movies Turn the POWER switch (Movie) lamp lights up. Press START/STOP B (or C). [STBY] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. b Notes •...

  • Page 38: Zooming

    • 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.

  • Page 39: Adjusting The Exposure For Backlit Subjects

    . (Backlight) again. Recording in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (2). z Tips • A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded.

  • Page 40: Playback

    In the default setting, images in the internal memory are played. (HOME) D (VIEW IMAGES) C Turn the POWER switch A to turn on your camcorder. Press (VIEW IMAGES) B (or C). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the screen. (It may take some time to display the thumbnails.)
  • Page 41 Start playback. Movies Touch the tab and the movie to be played back. When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Beginning of the movie/ previous movie Volume adjustment Stops (goes to the VISUAL...

  • Page 42: Searching For Scenes With Pinpoint Accuracy (Film Roll Index)

    Select beforehand media which contains the movie you want to play back (p. 26). Press (VIEW IMAGES) on your camcorder. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears. Touch (Film Roll Index). Previous/Next movie Previous scene Changes the interval of scenes.

  • Page 43: Searching For Desired Images By Date (Date Index)

    • You cannot use the Date Index with the disc, and still images on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. Press (VIEW IMAGES) on your camcorder. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears. To search for movies, touch the tab. To search for still images, touch the Touch the date button at the upper right corner of the screen.

  • Page 44: Playing Back A Series Of Still Images (Slide Show)

    [SLIDE SHOW SET]. As the default setting is [ON], displayed on the LCD screen and your camcorder repeats a slide show of still images. If you set [SLIDE SHOW SET] to [OFF], your camcorder plays the still images in slide show mode once, starting from the selected still image.

  • Page 45: Playing The Images On A Tv

    Playing the images on a TV Connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or VCR using the A/V connecting cable 1 or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO 2. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p.
  • Page 46 Playing 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 aspect ratio switches between 16:9 (wide) and 4:3, the image may jitter. • When you play back an image recorded in 16:9 (wide) aspect ratio on a 4:3 TV not compatible with the 16:9 (wide) signal, set [TV TYPE] to [4:3].

  • Page 47: Editing

    (p. 55). PLAYLIST EDIT You can create and edit a Playlist (p. 59). USB CONNECT You can connect your camcorder to a computer or another device using the USB cable (p. 93). BATTERY INFO You can check the approximate remaining...

  • Page 48: Deleting Images

    Deleting images b Notes • You cannot restore images once they are deleted. z Tips • You can select up to 100 images at one time. Deleting movies Select beforehand the media which contains the movie you want to delete (p. 26). b Notes •...

  • Page 49: Deleting Still Images

    You cannot delete the most recently recorded movie: – if you remove the disc from your camcorder after recording. – if you turn off your camcorder after recording. b Notes • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting movies.

  • Page 50: Capturing A Still Image From A Movie (Dcr-Dvd450E/Dvd650E/ Dvd850E)

    (p. 26). 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 DCR- DVD450E DCR-...
  • Page 51 Touch the movie that you want to play back and capture an image from. The selected movie is played back. Touch 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...

  • Page 52: Dubbing/Copying Images To Media Within Your Camcorder (Dcr-Dvd450E/Dvd650E/Dvd850E)

    You can dub movies from the internal memory (DCR-DVD450E/DVD850E) or “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (DCR- DVD650E/DVD850E) to a disc. Insert a disc in your camcorder beforehand. The media you can select depends on your camcorder model. See the table below. Model...
  • Page 53 Previous backup history will be deleted.], you can back up all movies, including movies that have been backed up previously. Your camcorder will keep a backup history of movies only when they are saved with the [BACKUP] function.
  • Page 54 Dubbing/copying images to media within your camcorder (DCR-DVD450E/ DVD650E/DVD850E) (Continued) z Tips • To check the copied still images, select [MEMORY STICK] on [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 27). Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [PHOTO COPY]. The [PHOTO COPY] screen appears.

  • Page 55: Protecting Images

    Protecting images You can protect recorded movies or still images from accidental deletion. z Tips • You can select up to 100 images at one time. Protecting movies Select beforehand the media which contains the movie you want to protect (p. 26). Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [EDIT].

  • Page 56: Protecting Still Images

    When [Completed.] appears, touch b Notes • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while protecting movies. • Do not remove the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media while protecting movies from the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”...
  • Page 57 [OFF]. When [Completed.] appears, touch b Notes • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while protecting still images. • Do not remove the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media while protecting still images from the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”...

  • Page 58: Dividing Movies

    (p. 55). z Tips • You can divide a movie when viewing it by touching • The images recorded on your camcorder are called “original.” and the actual dividing (OPTION).

  • Page 59: Creating The Playlist

    • To a Playlist, you can add a maximum of 99 movies on the internal memory (DCR- DVD450E/DVD850E) or “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, or 999 movies on a disc. • The images recorded on your camcorder are called “original.” Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST EDIT].

  • Page 60: Playing The Playlist

    Creating the Playlist (Continued) b Notes • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while adding the movies. • Do not remove the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media while adding movies in the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”...
  • Page 61 6 When [Completed.] appears, touch b Notes • A slight difference may occur from the point where you touch point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. z Tips • The original movies are not divided even if you divide the movie in the Playlist.

  • Page 62: Dubbing Movies To Vcr Or Dvd/Hdd Recorders

    Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders Connecting a device with the A/V connecting cable You can dub movies played back on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Connect the device in either of the following ways.
  • Page 63 • To record the date/time and camera settings data, display them on the screen (p. 82). • When you are connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack,...

  • Page 64: Checking Battery Information

    Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD/ HDD recorders (Continued) 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 camcorder screen. Touch media which contains the movie to be dubbed.

  • Page 65: Utilizing Media

    You can unfinalize a disc and record more images on the disc (p. 73). DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you of the right disc for your purpose (p. 74). REPAIR IMG.DB F. You can repair the image database file of the internal memory (DCR-DVD450E/ DVD850E) or “Memory Stick PRO Duo”...

  • Page 66: Making The Disc Compatible With Playback On Other Devices (Finalizing)

    Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices (Finalizing) Finalizing makes the recorded disc compatible for playback with other devices and DVD drives of computers. Before finalizing, you can select the style of the DVD menu which displays the movie list (p.
  • Page 67 To add movies to a finalized disc (p.73) Movies cannot be added. Unfinalize the disc. Movies can be added as usual. When the DVD menu has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you to confirm that you wish to add movies. b Notes •...

  • Page 68: Finalizing A Disc

    AC Adaptor during finalizing. When you need to disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that the power of your camcorder is set to off and disconnect the AC Adaptor after (Movie) or (Still) lamp goes off.

  • Page 69: Playing A Disc On Other Devices

    Playing a disc on a computer If you finalize the disc (p. 66) that was recorded on your camcorder, you can play back the disc on a computer that DVD playback application is installed.

  • Page 70: Checking Media Information

    Playing a disc on other devices (Continued) z Tips • For details on operations and procedures, see the “PMB Guide” on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 97). The volume label of the disc The date and time when the disc was first used is recorded.

  • Page 71: Formatting Media

    When [Completed.] appears, touch b Notes • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during formatting. • Even the images protected against accidental deletion are also deleted (p. 55). • Do not attempt the following operations when [Executing...] is on the screen:...
  • Page 72 Notes • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during formatting. • When you use a double-sided disc, formatting is required on each side. You can format each side in the different recording format.

  • Page 73: Recording Additional Movies After Finalizing

    Use a new disc. When using a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) (Unfinalizing) Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord (mains lead) to the wall outlet (wall socket). Turn on your camcorder.

  • Page 74: Finding The Right Disc (Disc Select Guide)

    Recording additional movies after finalizing (Continued) b 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 finalizing is deleted. • For a double-sided disc, perform these steps for each side of the disc.

  • Page 75: Repairing The Image Database File

    (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] t [INT. MEMORY] (DCR-DVD450E/ DVD850E) or [MEMORY STICK]. Touch [YES]. Your camcorder will check the image database file. When mismatching is not found, touch to finish the operation. Touch [YES]. When [Completed.] appears,...

  • Page 76: Preventing Data On The Internal Memory From Being Recovered (Dcr-Dvd450E/Dvd850E)

    EMPTY] allows you to write unintelligible data onto the internal memory. In this way, it may become more difficult to recover any original data. When you dispose of or give the camcorder to somebody, it is recommended that you perform [ EMPTY].

  • Page 77: Customizing Your Camcorder

    Customizing Your Camcorder What you can do with the category of the You can change the recording functions and the operating settings for your convenience. Using the HOME MENU Turn on your camcorder, then press (HOME). (HOME) (HOME) (SETTINGS) category Touch (SETTINGS).

  • Page 78: List Of The (Settings) Category Items

    What you can do with the (Continued) List of the (SETTINGS) category items MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 79) Items REC MODE AUDIO MODE* WIDE SELECT DIGITAL ZOOM STEADYSHOT AUTO SLW SHUTTR GUIDEFRAME REMAINING SET FACE SET* PHOTO SETTINGS (p. 81) Items IMAGE SIZE FILE NO.

  • Page 79: Movie Settings

    MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies) Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch to change the page. How to set (HOME MENU) t page 77 (OPTION MENU) t page 86 The default settings are marked with B. REC MODE (Recording mode) You can select a recording mode to record a...

  • Page 80: Remaining Set

    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.

  • Page 81: (Items For Recording Movies) Photo Settings

    16GB b Notes • Numbers in the table are of when using “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media made by Sony Corporation. The recordable number of still images varies depending on the recording conditions or the type of “Memory Stick” media.

  • Page 82: (Items For Recording Still Images)

    Tips • appears for still images recorded on other cameras using a flash. • The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV. • Depending on the media condition, bars [--:--:--] appear.

  • Page 83: Sound/Disp Set

    B NORMAL Standard brightness. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording.

  • Page 84: (Items To Adjust Sound And The Screen) Output Settings

    AREA SET You can adjust a time difference without stopping the clock. Set your local area using using your camcorder in other time zones. Refer to the world time difference on page 113. SUMMERTIME You can change this setting without stopping the clock.

  • Page 85: (Items To Set Clock And Language) General Set

    5 minutes. NEVER 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]. SUB-T DATE You can display the recording date and time when playing back a disc on a device with a subtitle display function.

  • Page 86: Activating Functions Using The Option Menu

    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. Using the OPTION MENU While using your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on the screen. (OPTION) Touch the desired item.

  • Page 87: Recording Items On The Option Menu

    Recording items on the OPTION MENU Items SPOT MTR/FCS SPOT METER SPOT FOCUS TELE MACRO EXPOSURE FOCUS SCENE SELECTION WHITE BAL. FADER REC MODE BLT-IN ZOOM MIC MICREF LEVEL IMAGE SIZE SELF-TIMER * Items that are included also in the HOME MENU Viewing items on the OPTION MENU...

  • Page 88: Menu

    Functions set in the Items you can set only on the OPTION MENU will be described below. The default settings are marked with B. SPOT MTR/FCS You can adjust the exposure and focus for the selected subject simultaneously. This function enables you to use [SPOT METER] (p.
  • Page 89 1. b Notes • The minimum possible distance between the camcorder and the 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.
  • Page 90 OPTION MENU (Continued) SCENE * Your camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects. ** Your camcorder is set not to focus on nearby subjects. b Notes •...
  • Page 91 Tips • If you changed the battery pack, or moved your camcorder to or from outdoors when [AUTO] was selected, aim your camcorder at a nearby white object with [AUTO] for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment.
  • Page 92 SELF-TIMER When you set [SELF-TIMER] to [ON], appears on the screen. When you press PHOTO, your camcorder starts counting down, and records a still image after about 10 seconds. To cancel recording, touch [RESET]. To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF].

  • Page 93: Performing With Your Computer

    The supplied software “PMB” does not support a Macintosh computer. On the advanced use of images on your camcorder connected to your Macintosh computer, see the following URL: http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ ms/us/ System Requirements Environment for using “PMB” OS: Microsoft Windows XP SP3*/...

  • Page 94: Installing Software

    However, in the following cases, do not use the “Memory Stick” media slot of the computer, but connect your camcorder to the computer with the USB cable: – The computer is not compatible with “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.
  • Page 95 You can copy the desired movies on a disc from your camcorder to a computer. b Notes • Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 21). Turn on your camcorder.
  • Page 96 Notes • You cannot save movies that are recorded on a disc using this function. • Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 21). Follow step 1 to 2 in “Importing movies on a disc to a computer.”...
  • Page 97 Double-click the “PMB” short-cut icon on the computer screen. • If the icon is not displayed on the computer screen, click [Start] - [All Programs] - [Sony Picture Utility] - [PMB] to start “PMB.” You can view, edit, or create discs of movies and still images using “PMB.”...

  • Page 98: Other Functions

    Copying discs You can copy a recorded disc to another disc using “Video Disc Copier.” Click [Start] - [All Programs] - [Sony Picture Utility] - [Video Disc Copier] to start the software. Refer to the “Video Disc Copier” help for details on the operation.
  • Page 99 Notes • Do not disconnect the USB cable while the ACCESS/access lamp is lit. • Before turning off your camcorder, disconnect the USB cable following the proper procedures described above. • Disconnect the USB cable using the proper procedures described above.

  • Page 100: Troubleshooting

    (wall socket) (p. 20). The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on. • It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to be ready to record after the power is turned on. This is not a malfunction.
  • Page 101 • Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 20). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.
  • Page 102 (p. 107). The buttons do not appear on the touch panel. • Touch the LCD screen lightly. • Press DISP on your camcorder (p. 25). The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all.
  • Page 103 Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. • Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour (p. 119). • The number of still images exceeds the capacity of your camcorder (p.
  • Page 104 You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL]. • You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] when: – The LCD panel is closed on your camcorder with the LCD screen facing out. – The power is supplied from the AC Adaptor. Playing back images on your...
  • Page 105 Playback does not move to the previous scene when you press • If playback crosses 2 titles made automatically by your camcorder when . is pressed, playback may not move to the previous scene. Select the desired scene from the menu screen. Refer to the instruction manual of the playback device for further information.
  • Page 106 “PMB” software, select 2ch for the audio setting. • Record movies with [AUDIO MODE] set to [2ch STEREO] on your camcorder (p. 79). The movie is not played in the correct aspect ratio. • If movies in both 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 are...
  • Page 107 Make sure that the A/V connecting cable is connected to the proper jack, i.e. to the input jack of another device for dubbing a movie from your camcorder (p. 52). Connecting to a computer You cannot install “PMB.” • Check the computer environment required to install “PMB.”...

  • Page 108: Warning Indicators And Messages

    Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C: (or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis...
  • Page 109 Fast flashing • The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. (Warning indicator pertaining to “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media) Slow flashing •...
  • Page 110 • The disc is recorded in the different format code from your camcorder. Formatting the disc may enable you to use the disc on your camcorder (DVD- RW/DVD+RW only) (p. 71). Reinsert the Memory Stick. • Reinsert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”...
  • Page 111 • Writing data to the media has failed. Attempts were made to recover the data, but they were unsuccessful. Please wait. • This is displayed if the disc removal process takes time. Turn on the camcorder and leave it for about 10 minutes, preventing vibration.

  • Page 112: Additional Information

    Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. On TV color systems Your camcorder is a PAL-system-based camcorder.

  • Page 113: World Time Difference

    Setting to the local time You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Touch [AREA SET] and [SUMMERTIME] (p. 84). World time difference Time-zone Area setting differences Lisbon, London...

  • Page 114: File/Folder Structure On The Internal Memory (Dcr-Dvd450E/Dvd850E) And "Memory Stick Pro Duo" Media

    • Do not modify the files or folders in the camcorder from a computer. The image files may be destroyed or may not be played back. • We (Sony) will not be responsible for the results of operating the data on the media in the camcorder from a computer.

  • Page 115: Maintenance And Precautions

    Otherwise you may not be able to record or play normally in some situations using that disc. • When you set the disc in your camcorder, press firmly until it clicks. When the message [C:13:ss] appears on the LCD screen, open the disc cover and set the disc again.

  • Page 116: About The "Memory Stick" Media

    Types of “Memory Stick” media “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”...

  • Page 117: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • On your camcorder, you cannot play back still images recorded on other devices (DCR- TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that do not conform to the universal standard. (These models are not sold in some regions.)
  • Page 118 To store the battery pack, remove it from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool place. • To discharge the battery pack on your...

  • Page 119: About Handling Of Your Camcorder

    • If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. • Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the product.
  • Page 120 LCD screen • Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as it may cause damage. • If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction.
  • Page 121 Keep the disc cover closed except when inserting and removing the disc, to keep dust out. • When your camcorder does not work because the pickup lens is dirty, clean it with a camera blower (sold separately). Do not touch the pickup lens directly during cleaning, because this may cause the camcorder to malfunction.
  • Page 122 Adaptor or while the battery pack is attached. The pre-installed rechargeable battery will be fully discharged in about 3 months if you do not use your camcorder at all. Use your camcorder after charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery. However, even if the pre-installed...

  • Page 123: Specifications

    6 lx (lux) ([AUTO SLW SHUTTR] [ON], Shutter speed 1/25 second) Input/Output connectors A/V Remote Connector Video/audio output jack USB jack mini-B (DCR-DVD150E/DVD450E: output only) LCD screen Picture 6.7 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total number of pixels 123 200 (560 × 220) Continued ,...
  • Page 124 Specifications (Continued) General Power requirements DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption DCR-DVD150E/DVD650E Using the LCD screen (normal brightness): 2.4 W Using the Viewfinder: 2.2 W DCR-DVD450E/DVD850E Using the LCD screen (normal brightness): 2.1 W...
  • Page 125 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.

  • Page 126: Quick Reference

    Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. DCR-DVD150E/ DVD650E A Speaker (34, 42) Playback sounds come out from the speaker. For how to adjust the volume, see page 42. B “Memory Stick Duo” media slot/cover...
  • Page 127 A POWER switch (23) B Viewfinder (25) C CHG (charge) lamp (20) (Movie)/ (Still) mode lamps (23) E Battery pack (20) F Built-in microphone (38) G Power zoom lever (38, 43) H PHOTO button (32, 37) I DC IN jack (20) J START/STOP button (32, 37) K Tripod receptacle Attach the tripod (sold separately: the...
  • Page 128 Identifying parts and controls (Continued) A Disc cover (28) B Hook for a shoulder belt Attach a shoulder belt (sold separately). C Grip belt (25) D Disc cover OPEN switch and ACCESS lamp (28) E Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (7) F LENS COVER switch (25) G A/V Remote Connector (45, 62) Connect other optional accessories.

  • Page 129: Indicators Displayed During Recording/Playback

    Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies Recording still images Viewing movies Viewing still images A HOME button (17, 77) B Remaining battery (approx.) (64) C Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) D Recording mode (HQ/SP/LP) (79) E Media type (12) F Counter (hour/minute/second) G OPTION button (18, 86) H Approximate remaining recordable time...

  • Page 130: Screen Indicators

    Tips Center • The contents and positions of the indicators illustrated here may differ from the actual indicators on the screen of your camcorder. Some indicators do not appear depending on the model. Data code during recording The recording date, time, and camera setting data are recorded automatically on the media.

  • Page 131: Glossary

    One of the recording formats you can select when using a DVD-RW. VR mode enables editing (deleting or sequence rearrangement) with your camcorder. Finalizing the disc lets you play it back on a VR mode compatible DVD device. FACE], etc. are...

  • Page 132: Index

    Index Numeric 16:9...45 16:9 WIDE ...29 21-pin adaptor...46 4:3...29, 45 5.1ch surround recording...38 5.1ch surround sound ...38 8cm DVD ...12 AC Adaptor ...20 Additional recording...73 AREA SET ...84 Aspect ratio...45 AUDIO MODE ...79 AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto slow shutter) ...80, 107 A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off) ...85 A/V connecting cable ...45, 62...
  • Page 133 LANDSCAPE...90 LANGUAGE SET ...84 LAST SCENE DEL (delete) ...49 LCD BL LEVEL (LCD back light level)...83, 104 LCD BRIGHT ...83 LCD COLOR...83 LCD panel...25 Lens cover...25 LP...79 Maintenance...115 MANAGE MEDIA category ...65 “Memory Stick” media ...5, 116 “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media ...5, 30, 116 MICREF LEVEL...92, 107 Mirror mode...39...
  • Page 134 Index (Continued) WHITE BAL. (White balance) ...91 WHITE FADER ...91 WIDE SELECT...79 Windows...93 World time difference ...113 Zoom ...38...

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