Sony DCR-DVD650 - Hybrid Dvd Camcorder User manual

DCR-DVD650
Legacy Handycam® Camcorder
Shooting high-quality video is easy with the Sony® DCR-DVD650 Handycam®
Camcorder. The powerful 60x optical zoom lens gets you close to the
action, while SteadyShot® Image Stabilization reduces blur. And with
Hybrid recording technology, you can capture it all directly to a DVD,
or to removable Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media.
1/8" Advanced HAD® CCD sensor
Offering a 680K (gross) pixel resolution, delivers
stunning detail and clarity for exceptional
video and still image performance.
Zoom (60x Optical, 2000x Digital)
Ideal for sporting events, wildlife, or distance
shooting, the 60X optical zoom brings you
closer to the action, so you can capture
extremely tight shots, even from far away.
Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens
Features precision-ground optics to help
achieve the sharpness and contrast usually
found in larger lenses, plus SteadyShot® image
stabilization to help reduce blur caused by
camera shake.
DVD-R/-RW/+RW and +R DL
Compatible
Compatible with a variety of DVD formats
[DVD-R/-RW/+RW and +R DL (Dual Layer)].
With DVD+RW media, there’s no need to fi nalize
the disc before playing it in a compatible DVD
or Blu-ray Disc™ player.6
Hybrid Recording Technology
Lets you record digital videos and photos to
your camcorder's built-in hard disk drive (HDD),
or to removable Memory Stick PRO DUO™ or SD
card media (both sold separately). You can
even copy video or still images directly from
the HDD to removable media—without a PC.
2.7" Touch Panel LCD Display3
Provides excellent viewing clarity with 123K
pixel resolution. The display rotates up to 270
degrees for multiple viewing angles, as well as
provides sharp, detailed images for monitoring
or playback. The convenient touch panel
allows easy access to menus and additional
functionality such as spot focus and spot
metering.
Film Roll Index
Previews the beginning of scenes and
automatically creates indexes set at specifi ed
display intervals
Additional Features:
• Face Index Function
• Playback Zoom
• USB 2.0 Interface
• Power On by LCD
• Built-in Zoom Mic
• Color Viewfi nder
• Sony® PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software9
• One Touch Disc Burn12
• Easy Handycam® Button
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DCR-DVD650
Legacy Handycam® Camcorder
Specifi cations
IMAGER
Imaging Device 1/8" Advanced HAD® CCD Sensor
Processor N/A
Imager Pixel Gross Size 680k
VIDEO
Video Actual 16:9 410k pixels
Video Actual 4:3 340k pixels
Video Resolution 720 x 480
Video Signal System NTSC color, EIA standards
Video Format(s) Supported SD (MPEG-2)
STILL PICTURE
Still Actual 16:9 250k pixels
Still Actual 4:3 340k pixels
Still Picture Resolution 680k
AUDIO
Audio Recording Format Dolby® Digital 2ch stereo
Microphone Built-in Zoom Microphone
MEDIA TYPE
+R / -RW / +RW / +R DL 3" (8cm) DVD (DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD+R DL)6
Memory Stick PRO Duo™Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold Separately)
RECORDING CAPACITY
Rec. / Playback +R / -RW /
+RW / +R DL
Single Layer - HQ: 20 min., SP: 30 min., LP 60 min.
Dual Layer - HQ: 35 min., SP: 55 min., LP: 109 min.
Rec. / Playback Memory Stick
PRO Duo™
When using 16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (sold
separately): Standard Defi nition: HQ = up to 235 min.,
SP = up to 340 min., LP = up to 715 min.
OPTICS AND LENS
Lens Type Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
35mm Equivalent 16:9 39 - 2340mm
35mm Equivalent 4:3 44 - 2640mm
Aperture F1.8 - 6.0
Exposure Control Yes
Filter Diameter (mm)30mm
Focal Distance (mm)1.8 - 108mm
Focus System Full Range Auto/Manual (Touch Panel)
Progressive Shutter Mode N/A
Shutter Speed 1/4 - 1/4000
Minimum Illumination 6 lux (Auto Slow Shutter On, 1/30 Shutter Speed)
Optical Zoom 60x
Digital Zoom 2000x
DISPLAY
Display 2.7" touch panel3 LCD display (123k pixels)3
View Finder Yes
HARDWARE
Flash N/A
Memory Stick PRO Duo™
Media Slot Yes
Manual / Auto Lens Cover Manual
Assignable Dial N/A
S/S & Zoom Button on LCD Yes
INPUTS & OUTPUTS
Audio/Video Remote Terminal Video/S Video/Audio
Analog Audio/Video Output(s)Video/S Video/Audio
LANC Terminal N/A
Digital Audio/Video Output(s)N/A
USB Port(s)Hi-speed (2.0 compliant)
i.LINK® Interface N/A
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr)
Output(s)N/A
S-Video Output(s)Sold separately (via A/V Remote jack)
HDMI™ Connection Output(s)N/A
Headphone Jack N/A
Microphone Input N/A
Active Interface Shoe N/A
CONVENIENCE
Hybrid Yes
Hybrid Plus No
Quick On Yes, Power On with LCD
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Image Stabilization SteadyShot® Image Stabilization
White Balance Auto / Outdoor / Indoor / Onepush (Touch Panel)
Fader Effects Black, White
Scene Selection Mode(s)Auto, Twilight, Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks,
Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Sports, Beach, Snow
Face Index Yes
Film Roll Index Yes
Photo Capture from Movie Yes
Still Image Mode(s)JPEG
Slide Show Mode Yes
Easy Handycam Yes
Multiple Language Display Yes
POWER
Power Consumption 2.2W / 2.4W (VF/LCD)
Supplied Battery Type InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FH30)
Power Requirements 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
DIMENSIONS
Dimensions (Approx.)2 1/4 x 3 5/8 x 5 1/8 inch (55 x 89 x 130mm)
Weight (Approx.)13oz (390g)
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
AC Adaptor AC-L200
Rechargeable Battery Pack InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FH30)
Composite Video Cable Yes (Included w/ AV Remote)
USB Cable Yes
Application Software (CD-ROM)PMB Ver.4.2.009
SUGGESTED ACCESSORIES
Rechargeable InfoLITHIUM
Batteries NP-FH50/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
FOOTNOTES
3. Viewable area measured diagonally.
6. Use of Sony DVD-R and DVD-RW media recommended. DVD and Blu-ray Disc media/formats are not
universally compatible.
9. Requires Microsoft Windows XP SP3/ Windows Vista SP1. Not supported by Mac OS.
12. One Touch Disc Burn feature requires DVDirect® recorder (sold separately) or compatible PC with supplied
PMB software.
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