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... a variety of DVD formats3 allows the ease-of digital zoom. Images recorded or transferred to DVD can be ready to capture special moments. Super SteadyShot® Image Stabilization System An advanced version of Sony's SteadyShot® Image Stabilization system that extreme digital zooming is no need...up from the Memory Stick media to charge the battery at any time. DCR-DVD710 DVD Handycam® camcorder NEW The DCR-DVD710 lets you can record it all directly to either the viewfinder or on your camcorder is because your subjects in sync with the camera's zoom lens, helping...
... a variety of DVD formats3 allows the ease-of digital zoom. Images recorded or transferred to DVD can be ready to capture special moments. Super SteadyShot® Image Stabilization System An advanced version of Sony's SteadyShot® Image Stabilization system that extreme digital zooming is no need...up from the Memory Stick media to charge the battery at any time. DCR-DVD710 DVD Handycam® camcorder NEW The DCR-DVD710 lets you can record it all directly to either the viewfinder or on your camcorder is because your subjects in sync with the camera's zoom lens, helping...
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...in part without notice. Sony Electronics Inc. •16530 Via Esprillo •San Diego, CA 92127 •1.800.222.7669 •www.sony.com DVD Handycam® camcorder Reproduction in whole or ...Mode: Yes Picture Effect(s): Monotone, Sepia, Pastel Digital Picture Effect(s): Old Movie PictBridge Compatible: Yes Low Light Capability: Super NightShot® Fader Effect(s): Black, White Face Index:...are property of CIPA. DCR-DVD710 Specifications General Imaging Device: 1/6" Advanced HAD™ CCD Imager Pixel Gross: 1070K Recording Media: 3" (8cm) DVD (DVD-R/DVD- All rights reserved. ...
...in part without notice. Sony Electronics Inc. •16530 Via Esprillo •San Diego, CA 92127 •1.800.222.7669 •www.sony.com DVD Handycam® camcorder Reproduction in whole or ...Mode: Yes Picture Effect(s): Monotone, Sepia, Pastel Digital Picture Effect(s): Old Movie PictBridge Compatible: Yes Low Light Capability: Super NightShot® Fader Effect(s): Black, White Face Index:...are property of CIPA. DCR-DVD710 Specifications General Imaging Device: 1/6" Advanced HAD™ CCD Imager Pixel Gross: 1070K Recording Media: 3" (8cm) DVD (DVD-R/DVD- All rights reserved. ...
Operating Guide
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...Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam operation) ....... 34 Recording 38 Zooming 40 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCR-DVD710/ DVD810 40 Starting to record quickly (QUICK ON 41 Recording in dark places (NightShot plus 41 Adjusting the exposure for backlit ...51 Capturing a still image from a movie 53 Dubbing/copying images to media within your camcorder 55 Dividing movies 58 Creating the Playlist 59 Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 62 Printing still images (PictBridge compliant printer 64 Utilizing Media (MANAGE MEDIA) category...
...Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam operation) ....... 34 Recording 38 Zooming 40 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCR-DVD710/ DVD810 40 Starting to record quickly (QUICK ON 41 Recording in dark places (NightShot plus 41 Adjusting the exposure for backlit ...51 Capturing a still image from a movie 53 Dubbing/copying images to media within your camcorder 55 Dividing movies 58 Creating the Playlist 59 Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 62 Printing still images (PictBridge compliant printer 64 Utilizing Media (MANAGE MEDIA) category...
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Subject examples and solutions Shooting Flowers in close-up A child on the stage under a spot light B PORTRAIT 94 B FOCUS 92 B TELE MACRO 92 Focusing on the dog on the left side of the screen B FOCUS 92 B SPOT FOCUS 92 Getting a good shot of a ski slope or beach B BACK LIGHT 41 B BEACH 94 B SNOW 94 Checking your golf swing B SPOTLIGHT 94 Fireworks with all its splendor B FIREWORKS 93 B FOCUS 92 A sleeping child under dim light B NightShot plus 41 B COLOR SLOW SHTR 95 B SPORTS 94 11
Subject examples and solutions Shooting Flowers in close-up A child on the stage under a spot light B PORTRAIT 94 B FOCUS 92 B TELE MACRO 92 Focusing on the dog on the left side of the screen B FOCUS 92 B SPOT FOCUS 92 Getting a good shot of a ski slope or beach B BACK LIGHT 41 B BEACH 94 B SNOW 94 Checking your golf swing B SPOTLIGHT 94 Fireworks with all its splendor B FIREWORKS 93 B FOCUS 92 A sleeping child under dim light B NightShot plus 41 B COLOR SLOW SHTR 95 B SPORTS 94 11
Operating Guide
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...the back light function, press . (BACK LIGHT) again. b Notes • The NightShot plus and Super NightShot plus functions use Super NightShot plus function (p. 95). Therefore, do not operate your camcorder and leave it is in bright places. Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects To adjust ... If you do not cover the infrared port with your camcorder will be ready for recording after which the camcorder turns off . To record a movie more faithfully to the original colors, use the NightShot plus and Super NightShot plus ) To record in mirror mode Infrared port Continued ...
...the back light function, press . (BACK LIGHT) again. b Notes • The NightShot plus and Super NightShot plus functions use Super NightShot plus function (p. 95). Therefore, do not operate your camcorder and leave it is in bright places. Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects To adjust ... If you do not cover the infrared port with your camcorder will be ready for recording after which the camcorder turns off . To record a movie more faithfully to the original colors, use the NightShot plus and Super NightShot plus ) To record in mirror mode Infrared port Continued ...
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List of the (SETTINGS) category items MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 80) Items Page REC MODE 80 AUDIO MODE*1 80 NIGHTSHOT LIGHT 80 WIDE SELECT 80 DIGITAL ZOOM 81 STEADYSHOT 81 AUTO SLW SHUTTR 81 GUIDEFRAME 81 REMAINING SET 81 SUB-T DATE 82 INDEX SET*2 82 PHOTO SETTINGS (p. ...*2 88 GENERAL SET (p. 88) Items Page DEMO MODE 88 CALIBRATION 122 A.SHUT OFF 89 QUICK ON STBY 89 REMOTE CTRL*1 89 *1 DCR-DVD710/DVD810 *2 You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). *3 [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34) Customizing Your Camcorder 79
List of the (SETTINGS) category items MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 80) Items Page REC MODE 80 AUDIO MODE*1 80 NIGHTSHOT LIGHT 80 WIDE SELECT 80 DIGITAL ZOOM 81 STEADYSHOT 81 AUTO SLW SHUTTR 81 GUIDEFRAME 81 REMAINING SET 81 SUB-T DATE 82 INDEX SET*2 82 PHOTO SETTINGS (p. ...*2 88 GENERAL SET (p. 88) Items Page DEMO MODE 88 CALIBRATION 122 A.SHUT OFF 89 QUICK ON STBY 89 REMOTE CTRL*1 89 *1 DCR-DVD710/DVD810 *2 You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). *3 [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34) Customizing Your Camcorder 79
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... set (HOME MENU) t page 78 (OPTION MENU) t page 90 The default settings are marked with the image quality from 3 levels. NIGHTSHOT LIGHT When using [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT] is [ON]. Refer also to change the page. If the item is not on a 4:3 TV screen. z Tips • See...your fingers or other objects (p. 131). • Remove the conversion lens (optional). • The maximum shooting distance using either the NightShot plus (p. 41) or the [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS] (p. 95) function to the TV connected for recording movies) Touch 1, then 2. WIDE SELECT When recording images, you can...
... set (HOME MENU) t page 78 (OPTION MENU) t page 90 The default settings are marked with the image quality from 3 levels. NIGHTSHOT LIGHT When using [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT] is [ON]. Refer also to change the page. If the item is not on a 4:3 TV screen. z Tips • See...your fingers or other objects (p. 131). • Remove the conversion lens (optional). • The maximum shooting distance using either the NightShot plus (p. 41) or the [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS] (p. 95) function to the TV connected for recording movies) Touch 1, then 2. WIDE SELECT When recording images, you can...
Operating Guide
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... (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. RESET Assigns individual file numbers for recording... of "Memory Stick." NIGHTSHOT LIGHT See page 80. Continued , 83 The recordable number of the maximum image size that is replaced with your camcorder. HIGH( ) Makes... any dust from the surface of still images recordable on the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) You can set this function when you are recording still images (p. ...even if the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" is compatible with your camcorder. FILE NO. (File number) B SERIES Assigns file numbers in ...
... (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. RESET Assigns individual file numbers for recording... of "Memory Stick." NIGHTSHOT LIGHT See page 80. Continued , 83 The recordable number of the maximum image size that is replaced with your camcorder. HIGH( ) Makes... any dust from the surface of still images recordable on the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) You can set this function when you are recording still images (p. ...even if the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" is compatible with your camcorder. FILE NO. (File number) B SERIES Assigns file numbers in ...
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Customizing Your Camcorder 91 NIGHTSHOT PLS * Page - 92 - 92 - 92 - 93 - 93 - 93 - 94 - 95 - 95 tab FADER D.EFFECT...82 - 96 a 83 * Items that are included also in the HOME MENU ** These items are also available in the HOME MENU ** DCR-DVD710/DVD810 Viewing items on the OPTION MENU Items tab DELETE** DELETE by date** DELETE ALL** * Page a 51 a 51 a 51 tab ... a 86 DATA CODE a 84 SLIDE SHOW SET - 47 COPIES - 64 DATE/TIME - 64 SIZE - 64 DVD MENU - 69 * Items that are included also in the HOME MENU, but with different item names.
Customizing Your Camcorder 91 NIGHTSHOT PLS * Page - 92 - 92 - 92 - 93 - 93 - 93 - 94 - 95 - 95 tab FADER D.EFFECT...82 - 96 a 83 * Items that are included also in the HOME MENU ** These items are also available in the HOME MENU ** DCR-DVD710/DVD810 Viewing items on the OPTION MENU Items tab DELETE** DELETE by date** DELETE ALL** * Page a 51 a 51 a 51 tab ... a 86 DATA CODE a 84 SLIDE SHOW SET - 47 COPIES - 64 DATE/TIME - 64 SIZE - 64 DVD MENU - 69 * Items that are included also in the HOME MENU, but with different item names.
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...FADER You can record an image brighter in color even in dark places. NIGHTSHOT PLS] to focus automatically. • The shutter speed of your camcorder at a maximum of 16 times the sensitivity of the image. NIGHTSHOT PLS] in step 1. To cancel the fader before starting the operation, touch...], touch [OFF]. STBY Fading out WHITE FADER REC Fading in a slowdown of the motion of NightShot plus ) The image will be set. • When [ONE PUSH] was selected, aim your camcorder changes depending on the brightness, which may cause a malfunction. • Do not cover the infrared...
...FADER You can record an image brighter in color even in dark places. NIGHTSHOT PLS] to focus automatically. • The shutter speed of your camcorder at a maximum of 16 times the sensitivity of the image. NIGHTSHOT PLS] in step 1. To cancel the fader before starting the operation, touch...], touch [OFF]. STBY Fading out WHITE FADER REC Fading in a slowdown of the motion of NightShot plus ) The image will be set. • When [ONE PUSH] was selected, aim your camcorder changes depending on the brightness, which may cause a malfunction. • Do not cover the infrared...
Operating Guide
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... on other devices 107 • Editing images on your camcorder is extremely high. DUBBING button (DCR-DVD810) (p. 55) The (OPTION) button is not displayed. • The OPTION MENU cannot be used simultaneously 109 Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/Remote Commander The power does not turn on. ... power is set to their default settings during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). • The following table to troubleshoot the problem. Turning the LCD backlight on and off your camcorder and leave it after the power is turned on. NIGHTSHOT PLS], - [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC] - [...
... on other devices 107 • Editing images on your camcorder is extremely high. DUBBING button (DCR-DVD810) (p. 55) The (OPTION) button is not displayed. • The OPTION MENU cannot be used simultaneously 109 Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/Remote Commander The power does not turn on. ... power is set to their default settings during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). • The following table to troubleshoot the problem. Turning the LCD backlight on and off your camcorder and leave it after the power is turned on. NIGHTSHOT PLS], - [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC] - [...
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...NIGHTSHOT PLS] or [COLOR SLOW SHTR]. The screen image is too high. A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in the dark. • This occurs when the contrast between the subject and the background is dark, and the subject does not appear on the screen (DCR-DVD710.../DVD810). • Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a while in white, red, blue, or green appear on [MOVIE MEDIA SET], you inserted a DVD+.../STOP and the actual point that movie recording starts/stops. • On your camcorder and leave it for a few seconds to ON (p. 41). Tiny spots in ...
...NIGHTSHOT PLS] or [COLOR SLOW SHTR]. The screen image is too high. A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in the dark. • This occurs when the contrast between the subject and the background is dark, and the subject does not appear on the screen (DCR-DVD710.../DVD810). • Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a while in white, red, blue, or green appear on [MOVIE MEDIA SET], you inserted a DVD+.../STOP and the actual point that movie recording starts/stops. • On your camcorder and leave it for a few seconds to ON (p. 41). Tiny spots in ...
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... A disc recorded in VR mode cannot be played back on again, or repeat removing and inserting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" a couple of your camcorder is not recognized. • Clean the disc using a soft cloth (p. 118). This is supplied from the AC Adaptor. This operation may damage the ...touching (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MOVIE MEDIA SET] or [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 28). Playing back a disc on an image in a cool place. NIGHTSHOT PLS]. Use NightShot plus or [S. It may neither be played back, nor displayed in the instruction manual of the data may not be played back on a computer...
... A disc recorded in VR mode cannot be played back on again, or repeat removing and inserting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" a couple of your camcorder is not recognized. • Clean the disc using a soft cloth (p. 118). This is supplied from the AC Adaptor. This operation may damage the ...touching (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MOVIE MEDIA SET] or [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 28). Playing back a disc on an image in a cool place. NIGHTSHOT PLS]. Use NightShot plus or [S. It may neither be played back, nor displayed in the instruction manual of the data may not be played back on a computer...
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... the computer and your camcorder again in an orderly manner (p. 99). • Make sure the media check tool of following settings BACK LIGHT [SPOT METER], [FIREWORKS], [MANUAL] in [SCENE SELECTION] [D.EFFECT] [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [OLD MOVIE], [TELE MACRO], [FADER] [WHITE BAL.] NightShot plus , [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS] [SPOT METER] NightShot plus , [S. NIGHTSHOT [D.EFFECT], [FADER] PLS] [FADER...
... the computer and your camcorder again in an orderly manner (p. 99). • Make sure the media check tool of following settings BACK LIGHT [SPOT METER], [FIREWORKS], [MANUAL] in [SCENE SELECTION] [D.EFFECT] [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [OLD MOVIE], [TELE MACRO], [FADER] [WHITE BAL.] NightShot plus , [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS] [SPOT METER] NightShot plus , [S. NIGHTSHOT [D.EFFECT], [FADER] PLS] [FADER...
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... from Dolby Laboratories. Specifications (Continued) Minimum illumination DCR-DVD610 6 lx (lux) (AUTO SLW SHUTTR ON, Shutter speed 1/30 second) 0 lx (lux) (during NightShot plus function) DCR-DVD710/DVD810 8 lx (lux) (AUTO SLW SHUTTR ON..., Shutter speed 1/30 second) 0 lx (lux) (during NightShot plus function) * "Exif" is a file format for still images, established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Files in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder...
... from Dolby Laboratories. Specifications (Continued) Minimum illumination DCR-DVD610 6 lx (lux) (AUTO SLW SHUTTR ON, Shutter speed 1/30 second) 0 lx (lux) (during NightShot plus function) DCR-DVD710/DVD810 8 lx (lux) (AUTO SLW SHUTTR ON..., Shutter speed 1/30 second) 0 lx (lux) (during NightShot plus function) * "Exif" is a file format for still images, established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Files in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder...
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... date and time. M (USB) jack (64) N (VIEW IMAGES) button (35, 43) O DUBBING button* (55) P DISP/BATT INFO button (22) * DCR-DVD810 Continued , 129 Quick Reference Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. H QUICK ON button and lamp (41) I EASY button... (34) J Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (27) K . (BACK LIGHT) button (41) L Speaker Playback sounds come out from the speaker. A NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (41) B Memory Stick Duo slot/cover and access lamp (32) The access lamp lights for both the internal memory* and a "Memory Stick PRO...
... date and time. M (USB) jack (64) N (VIEW IMAGES) button (35, 43) O DUBBING button* (55) P DISP/BATT INFO button (22) * DCR-DVD810 Continued , 129 Quick Reference Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. H QUICK ON button and lamp (41) I EASY button... (34) J Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (27) K . (BACK LIGHT) button (41) L Speaker Playback sounds come out from the speaker. A NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (41) B Memory Stick Duo slot/cover and access lamp (32) The access lamp lights for both the internal memory* and a "Memory Stick PRO...
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...Self-timer recording (96) BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (96) Meaning LCD backlight off (81) Digital effect (96) Picture effect (96) Tele macro (92) EXPOSURE (93)/ SPOT METER (93... made changes Following indicators appear during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued) Indicators when you can view the recording...41) n White balance (94) SteadyShot off (26) Fader (95) Meaning NightShot plus (41) Color Slow Shutter (95) Super NightShot plus (95) Indicator E Bottom Indicator 9 Meaning Warning (110) PictBridge connecting (...
...Self-timer recording (96) BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (96) Meaning LCD backlight off (81) Digital effect (96) Picture effect (96) Tele macro (92) EXPOSURE (93)/ SPOT METER (93... made changes Following indicators appear during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued) Indicators when you can view the recording...41) n White balance (94) SteadyShot off (26) Fader (95) Meaning NightShot plus (41) Color Slow Shutter (95) Super NightShot plus (95) Indicator E Bottom Indicator 9 Meaning Warning (110) PictBridge connecting (...
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... Duo 6, 32, 118 MICREF LEVEL..........96, 109 Mirror mode 41 Moisture condensation........121 MOVIE DUB 55 MOVIE SETTINGS 80 Movies 34, 39 MPEG 135 N NIGHTSHOT LIGHT ..........80 NightShot plus 41 NTSC 114 Number of still images recordable 83 O OLD MOVIE 96 ONE PUSH 94 OPTION MENU 90 Original DELETE 51 DIVIDE 58...
... Duo 6, 32, 118 MICREF LEVEL..........96, 109 Mirror mode 41 Moisture condensation........121 MOVIE DUB 55 MOVIE SETTINGS 80 Movies 34, 39 MPEG 135 N NIGHTSHOT LIGHT ..........80 NightShot plus 41 NTSC 114 Number of still images recordable 83 O OLD MOVIE 96 ONE PUSH 94 OPTION MENU 90 Original DELETE 51 DIVIDE 58...
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Index (Continued) SUNRISE&SUNSET ...........93 S.NIGHTSHOT PLS (Super NightShot plus 95, 109 T TELE MACRO 92, 109 Tripod 130 TV color system 114 TV TYPE 48, 87 TWILIGHT 93 U UNFINALIZE 74, 108 USB 2.0 97 USB cable 64, 98 Using abroad 114 V VBR 14 VF B.LIGHT (Viewfinder backlight 86 VIDEO mode 13 VIEW IMAGES SET ...........84 VISUAL INDEX 35, 43 VOLUME 45, 86 VR mode 13 W Warning indicators 110 Warning messages 112 WHITE BAL. (White balance 94, 109 WHITE FADER 95 WIDE SELECT............80, 109 Windows 97 World time difference ........115 Z Zoom 40 ZOOM LINK 85 138
Index (Continued) SUNRISE&SUNSET ...........93 S.NIGHTSHOT PLS (Super NightShot plus 95, 109 T TELE MACRO 92, 109 Tripod 130 TV color system 114 TV TYPE 48, 87 TWILIGHT 93 U UNFINALIZE 74, 108 USB 2.0 97 USB cable 64, 98 Using abroad 114 V VBR 14 VF B.LIGHT (Viewfinder backlight 86 VIDEO mode 13 VIEW IMAGES SET ...........84 VISUAL INDEX 35, 43 VOLUME 45, 86 VR mode 13 W Warning indicators 110 Warning messages 112 WHITE BAL. (White balance 94, 109 WHITE FADER 95 WIDE SELECT............80, 109 Windows 97 World time difference ........115 Z Zoom 40 ZOOM LINK 85 138