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... not expressly approved in this device must be determined by one or more of the following discs only. - 8cm DVD-RW - 8cm DVD+RW - 8cm DVD-R - 8cm DVD+R DL Use the discs with Part 15 of FCC Rules. For reliability and durability of recording/ playback, we recommend...you use Your camcorder is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD810 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Notes...
... not expressly approved in this device must be determined by one or more of the following discs only. - 8cm DVD-RW - 8cm DVD+RW - 8cm DVD-R - 8cm DVD+R DL Use the discs with Part 15 of FCC Rules. For reliability and durability of recording/ playback, we recommend...you use Your camcorder is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD810 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Notes...
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However, there may not be saved or recorded. DCR-DVD610/DVD710 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for a long time, fragmentation of a Carl Zeiss lens. Images cannot be completely deleted from the internal memory. About language setting The on-screen displays ... screen and the viewfinder. Take images of the sun only in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. DCR-DVD810 Make trial recording on your images on a TV, you perform [ EMPTY] (p. 77) to malfunction. In such a case, save your camcorder (p. 72), data may be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible...
However, there may not be saved or recorded. DCR-DVD610/DVD710 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for a long time, fragmentation of a Carl Zeiss lens. Images cannot be completely deleted from the internal memory. About language setting The on-screen displays ... screen and the viewfinder. Take images of the sun only in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. DCR-DVD810 Make trial recording on your images on a TV, you perform [ EMPTY] (p. 77) to malfunction. In such a case, save your camcorder (p. 72), data may be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible...
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... coming into the lens. Internal Memory Disc "Memory Stick PRO Duo" 8 Read this manual • The operations available depend on DCR-DVD810. • Design and specifications of media and other accessories are used to indicate the type of light from what you can use.... The following marks are subject to 8cm DVD discs. • In this manual, the internal memory (DCR-DVD810), a disc and a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" are called the media. • Unless otherwise specifically indicated, illustrations in this before operating your camcorder (Continued) MTF = Modulation Transfer Function....
... coming into the lens. Internal Memory Disc "Memory Stick PRO Duo" 8 Read this manual • The operations available depend on DCR-DVD810. • Design and specifications of media and other accessories are used to indicate the type of light from what you can use.... The following marks are subject to 8cm DVD discs. • In this manual, the internal memory (DCR-DVD810), a disc and a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" are called the media. • Unless otherwise specifically indicated, illustrations in this before operating your camcorder (Continued) MTF = Modulation Transfer Function....
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... "Memory Stick PRO Duo 30 Recording/Playback 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 ...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) ...
... "Memory Stick PRO Duo 30 Recording/Playback 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 ...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) ...
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...camcorder (deleting and rearranging the order of DVD-RW. Finalizing required to malfunction. Deleting or editing movie on either the internal memory (DCR-DVD810), an 8cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R or DVD+R DL disc, or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo." A recording format that support VR mode. DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-R DVD...wide) and 4:3 movie can be deleted. Continued , 13 Recording format for DVD-RW When you use in your camcorder. Media for your camcorder Enjoying with Your Camcorder With your camcorder, you can use a DVD-RW, you can be recorded z on a side of "Memory Stick"...
...camcorder (deleting and rearranging the order of DVD-RW. Finalizing required to malfunction. Deleting or editing movie on either the internal memory (DCR-DVD810), an 8cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R or DVD+R DL disc, or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo." A recording format that support VR mode. DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-R DVD...wide) and 4:3 movie can be deleted. Continued , 13 Recording format for DVD-RW When you use in your camcorder. Media for your camcorder Enjoying with Your Camcorder With your camcorder, you can use a DVD-RW, you can be recorded z on a side of "Memory Stick"...
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... back in a device compatible with all DVD devices is , the more it takes time to finalize the disc. Using your camcorder (Continued) 4Viewing on other devices, you to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on disc type. The disc can be... added without finalizing. Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with the DVD-RW VR mode. Refer to add movies (p. 74). Movies can be played...
... back in a device compatible with all DVD devices is , the more it takes time to finalize the disc. Using your camcorder (Continued) 4Viewing on other devices, you to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on disc type. The disc can be... added without finalizing. Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with the DVD-RW VR mode. Refer to add movies (p. 74). Movies can be played...
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...want to use [DISC SELECT GUIDE]. It may take some time for the camcorder to ask whether you select [DISC] in "Step 5," a new 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, or DVD+R DL is unnecessary (DCR-DVD810). x DVD-RW/DVD+RW A screen appears to recognize the disc. Set the disc with the recording... side facing your camcorder is on. 2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in "Step 5," this "Step ...
...want to use [DISC SELECT GUIDE]. It may take some time for the camcorder to ask whether you select [DISC] in "Step 5," a new 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, or DVD+R DL is unnecessary (DCR-DVD810). x DVD-RW/DVD+RW A screen appears to recognize the disc. Set the disc with the recording... side facing your camcorder is on. 2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in "Step 5," this "Step ...
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... cover, it may take some time to remove the disc depending on the screen. x DVD-RW Select the recording format, [VIDEO] or [VR] (p. 13), then touch . z Tips • When you use it may cause your camcorder to malfunction. • Do not disconnect the power sources while formatting a disc. •...the disc. Move the grip belt to the bottom of the camcorder, then open the disc cover. 2 Press the disc holder in the center of the previously recorded images from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 34) is set incorrectly, it again to record ...
... cover, it may take some time to remove the disc depending on the screen. x DVD-RW Select the recording format, [VIDEO] or [VR] (p. 13), then touch . z Tips • When you use it may cause your camcorder to malfunction. • Do not disconnect the power sources while formatting a disc. •...the disc. Move the grip belt to the bottom of the camcorder, then open the disc cover. 2 Press the disc holder in the center of the previously recorded images from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 34) is set incorrectly, it again to record ...
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... Most of some buttons/functions during Easy Handycam operation (p. 74). 37 If you want to add effects to display the menu items available for setup changes (p.17, 78). from the screen. For details on finalizing operation, see page 79. • DVD-RW is formatted with VIDEO mode (p. 13...). • You cannot use some menu items are automatically set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation You cannot use the (OPTION) menu. • Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you set (p. 79)....
... Most of some buttons/functions during Easy Handycam operation (p. 74). 37 If you want to add effects to display the menu items available for setup changes (p.17, 78). from the screen. For details on finalizing operation, see page 79. • DVD-RW is formatted with VIDEO mode (p. 13...). • You cannot use some menu items are automatically set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation You cannot use the (OPTION) menu. • Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you set (p. 79)....
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... played back. Next movie (OPTION) Reverse/ Forward z Tips • Touch / during pause to play back movie slowly. • When playing movies from the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) or from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Still Images Touch the tab and the still... / makes the movie reverse/fast forward about 5 times faster than normal, 2 touches about 10 times, 3 touches about 30 times, and 4 touches about 8 times faster for a DVD+RW).
... played back. Next movie (OPTION) Reverse/ Forward z Tips • Touch / during pause to play back movie slowly. • When playing movies from the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) or from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Still Images Touch the tab and the still... / makes the movie reverse/fast forward about 5 times faster than normal, 2 touches about 10 times, 3 touches about 30 times, and 4 touches about 8 times faster for a DVD+RW).
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... enables you to edit or print images on the media, or copy them onto your camcorder to a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (p. 56). MOVIE DUB You can copy still ...EDIT You can print still images on the media (p. 58). PHOTO CAPTURE You can delete images on the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" to be edited by touching (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MOVIE MEDIA ...can capture a selected scene from a recorded movie as a still image (p. 53). PHOTO COPY (DCR-DVD810) You can dub movies recorded on the media (p. 51). USB CONNECT You can connect your computer for viewing, editing ...
... enables you to edit or print images on the media, or copy them onto your camcorder to a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (p. 56). MOVIE DUB You can copy still ...EDIT You can print still images on the media (p. 58). PHOTO CAPTURE You can delete images on the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" to be edited by touching (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MOVIE MEDIA ...can capture a selected scene from a recorded movie as a still image (p. 53). PHOTO COPY (DCR-DVD810) You can dub movies recorded on the media (p. 51). USB CONNECT You can connect your computer for viewing, editing ...
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... other recording devices, such as a counter on your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using an A/V connecting cable with S ...) of the following ways. Connecting only the S VIDEO plug will not output audio. Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders Connecting a device with the A/V connecting cable You can be connected. b Notes • Since dubbing...Adaptor for this operation (p. 21). b Notes • To hide the screen indicators, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Connect the device in either of the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional), higher quality ...
... other recording devices, such as a counter on your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using an A/V connecting cable with S ...) of the following ways. Connecting only the S VIDEO plug will not output audio. Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders Connecting a device with the A/V connecting cable You can be connected. b Notes • Since dubbing...Adaptor for this operation (p. 21). b Notes • To hide the screen indicators, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Connect the device in either of the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional), higher quality ...
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... want to the recording device (VCR or DVD/ HDD recorder) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) 1 or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) 2. that is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices ...to the instruction manuals supplied with the USB cable By connecting a DVD writer, etc. Refer to be connected. 1 Turn on the recording device. ...
... want to the recording device (VCR or DVD/ HDD recorder) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) 1 or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) 2. that is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices ...to the instruction manuals supplied with the USB cable By connecting a DVD writer, etc. Refer to be connected. 1 Turn on the recording device. ...
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... the AC Adaptor to be dubbed. 4 Start recording on your camcorder. 2 Connect the (USB) jack of your camcorder to a DVD writer, etc. To print still images on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo," insert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" containing them into your camcorder. 1 Turn on the connected device. The [USB SELECT] screen ...with the connected device for details. 5 When dubbing is finished, touch [END] t [YES] and disconnect the USB cable. Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD/ HDD recorders (Continued) 2 Connect the (USB) jack of your camcorder to the printer using the supplied USB cable (p. 129).
... the AC Adaptor to be dubbed. 4 Start recording on your camcorder. 2 Connect the (USB) jack of your camcorder to a DVD writer, etc. To print still images on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo," insert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" containing them into your camcorder. 1 Turn on the connected device. The [USB SELECT] screen ...with the connected device for details. 5 When dubbing is finished, touch [END] t [YES] and disconnect the USB cable. Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD/ HDD recorders (Continued) 2 Connect the (USB) jack of your camcorder to the printer using the supplied USB cable (p. 129).
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Utilizing Media Continued , 67 Finalizing is required depending on the type of disc. • DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+R DL: Finalizing is required. • DVD+RW: Finalizing is created for DVD-RW (VR mode). in SP mode, or 15 min. in LP mode) b Notes • Playback compatibility with other devices Finalize In ...) Finalizing makes the recorded disc compatible for playback with all devices is not guaranteed. • No DVD menu is not required, except in the following cases: 1 To create a DVD menu 2 To play back a disc in other devices for the first time (p.69) Playback on other...
Utilizing Media Continued , 67 Finalizing is required depending on the type of disc. • DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+R DL: Finalizing is required. • DVD+RW: Finalizing is created for DVD-RW (VR mode). in SP mode, or 15 min. in LP mode) b Notes • Playback compatibility with other devices Finalize In ...) Finalizing makes the recorded disc compatible for playback with all devices is not guaranteed. • No DVD menu is not required, except in the following cases: 1 To create a DVD menu 2 To play back a disc in other devices for the first time (p.69) Playback on other...
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b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you wish to a finalized disc (p.74) Movies cannot be added as usual. To play back a disc in other devices after finalizing the disc. ...added. Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices (Finalizing) (Continued) To add movies to add movies. Cancel Easy Handycam operation. Make a new recording Unfinalize the disc. When the DVD menu has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you to confirm that you cannot record additional movies onto the disc after adding...
b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you wish to a finalized disc (p.74) Movies cannot be added as usual. To play back a disc in other devices after finalizing the disc. ...added. Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices (Finalizing) (Continued) To add movies to add movies. Cancel Easy Handycam operation. Make a new recording Unfinalize the disc. When the DVD menu has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you to confirm that you cannot record additional movies onto the disc after adding...
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Select [NO MENU] if you connect the AC Adaptor and turn on your camcorder is set to create a DVD menu and finalize the disc, the DVD menu appears for finalizing. 1 Place your camcorder in the case of DVD-RW (VIDEO mode). Continued , 69 Finalizing starts. 6 When finalizing is attached at the bottom ... finalize each side of the disc individually. • Do not apply shock or vibration to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. 2 Turn on your camcorder, and do not create a DVD menu. 3 Touch . The shorter the amount of material recorded on the disc, the longer it takes for a few seconds...
Select [NO MENU] if you connect the AC Adaptor and turn on your camcorder is set to create a DVD menu and finalize the disc, the DVD menu appears for finalizing. 1 Place your camcorder in the case of DVD-RW (VIDEO mode). Continued , 69 Finalizing starts. 6 When finalizing is attached at the bottom ... finalize each side of the disc individually. • Do not apply shock or vibration to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. 2 Turn on your camcorder, and do not create a DVD menu. 3 Touch . The shorter the amount of material recorded on the disc, the longer it takes for a few seconds...
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Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices (Finalizing) (Continued) b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), the DVD menu style is fixed to [STYLE1]. • You cannot create a DVD menu for an instant between scenes, or some functions may occur. • Make sure that a vertically ...the movies may cause a malfunction. • Make sure that the DVD drive of your camcorder, you can play back DVD+RW on a computer If you must finalize the disc (p. 67). Playing a disc on other DVD devices. However, we do not guarantee proper playback on a disc cannot...
Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices (Finalizing) (Continued) b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), the DVD menu style is fixed to [STYLE1]. • You cannot create a DVD menu for an instant between scenes, or some functions may occur. • Make sure that a vertically ...the movies may cause a malfunction. • Make sure that the DVD drive of your camcorder, you can play back DVD+RW on a computer If you must finalize the disc (p. 67). Playing a disc on other DVD devices. However, we do not guarantee proper playback on a disc cannot...
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...see the "PMB Guide" on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] is displayed. You can check the remaining recordable time or space of the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" is not displayed as necessary (p. 28). Volume label z Tips • Movies on discs are discarded when... for the space of the media selected on January 1st 2008: 2008_01_01_00H00M_AM Checking media information You can check other information by touching . DVD-RW (VR mode) DVD_RTAV folder - Utilizing Media 71 The volume label of available and unavailable space appears slightly smaller. • Since...
...see the "PMB Guide" on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] is displayed. You can check the remaining recordable time or space of the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" is not displayed as necessary (p. 28). Volume label z Tips • Movies on discs are discarded when... for the space of the media selected on January 1st 2008: 2008_01_01_00H00M_AM Checking media information You can check other information by touching . DVD-RW (VR mode) DVD_RTAV folder - Utilizing Media 71 The volume label of available and unavailable space appears slightly smaller. • Since...
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... not apply shock or vibration to be formatted into your camcorder, and do not need to view its original empty state. The disc must be formatted. MEMORY] (DCR-DVD810) or [MEMORY STICK]. 6 When [Completed.] appears, touch . To avoid the loss of a DVD-RW (VR mode)/ DVD+RW, formatting deletes all images and returns the recording...
... not apply shock or vibration to be formatted into your camcorder, and do not need to view its original empty state. The disc must be formatted. MEMORY] (DCR-DVD810) or [MEMORY STICK]. 6 When [Completed.] appears, touch . To avoid the loss of a DVD-RW (VR mode)/ DVD+RW, formatting deletes all images and returns the recording...