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...ease (Easy Handycam operation) ....... 34 Recording 38 Zooming 40 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCR-DVD710/ DVD810 40 Starting to your needs 12 Media for desired images by a face (Face Index 45 Searching for your camcorder 13 Using your camcorder 55 Dividing ...a TV ..........48 Editing (OTHERS) category 50 Deleting images 51 Capturing a still image from a movie 53 Dubbing/copying images to media within your camcorder 15 " HOME" and " OPTION" - Taking advantage of two types of menus 17 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items .. 20 Step ...
...ease (Easy Handycam operation) ....... 34 Recording 38 Zooming 40 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCR-DVD710/ DVD810 40 Starting to your needs 12 Media for desired images by a face (Face Index 45 Searching for your camcorder 13 Using your camcorder 55 Dividing ...a TV ..........48 Editing (OTHERS) category 50 Deleting images 51 Capturing a still image from a movie 53 Dubbing/copying images to media within your camcorder 15 " HOME" and " OPTION" - Taking advantage of two types of menus 17 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items .. 20 Step ...
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MEMORY] (DCR-DVD810) or [MEMORY STICK] on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28). *3 You may not be able to use this item depending on your camcorder (p. 78). *1 You can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34) when you select [INT. Taking advantage of two types of the HOME ... IMG.DB F. 76 (SETTINGS) category*1 To customize your camcorder model. For items available in the (SETTINGS) category, see page 79. *2 The item is available during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). the starting point for operations with your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 18) ...
MEMORY] (DCR-DVD810) or [MEMORY STICK] on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28). *3 You may not be able to use this item depending on your camcorder (p. 78). *1 You can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34) when you select [INT. Taking advantage of two types of the HOME ... IMG.DB F. 76 (SETTINGS) category*1 To customize your camcorder model. For items available in the (SETTINGS) category, see page 79. *2 The item is available during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). the starting point for operations with your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 18) ...
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... Adaptor (1) (p. 21) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p. 21) Power cord (mains lead) (1) (p. 21) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 97) - PMB Guide Operating Guide (This manual) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 48, 62) USB cable (1) (p. 64) Wireless Remote Commander (DCRDVD710/DVD810) (1) (p. 132) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 20 The number in the parentheses indicates...
... Adaptor (1) (p. 21) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p. 21) Power cord (mains lead) (1) (p. 21) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 97) - PMB Guide Operating Guide (This manual) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 48, 62) USB cable (1) (p. 64) Wireless Remote Commander (DCRDVD710/DVD810) (1) (p. 132) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 20 The number in the parentheses indicates...
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...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 your camcorder since your camcorder is reading/ writing on - while [DISC ACCESS] or [PREPARING TO OPEN] is dirty with the recording side...to malfunction. • Do not touch the disc with fingerprints, etc. To remove the disc 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 to your camcorder even when your camcorder is turned off. while the ACCESS lamp is displayed, touch . When the formatting is completed, you use it may take care not ...
...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 your camcorder since your camcorder is reading/ writing on - while [DISC ACCESS] or [PREPARING TO OPEN] is dirty with the recording side...to malfunction. • Do not touch the disc with fingerprints, etc. To remove the disc 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 to your camcorder even when your camcorder is turned off. while the ACCESS lamp is displayed, touch . When the formatting is completed, you use it may take care not ...
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... set to adjust the focus A (a beep sounds), then press it while pressing the green button. 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. R Movies 1 Turn the POWER switch...
... set to adjust the focus A (a beep sounds), then press it while pressing the green button. 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. R Movies 1 Turn the POWER switch...
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... SET] (DCR-DVD810) (p. 28). 36 Side show (p. 47) Goes to the VISUAL INDEX screen. * The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to be played back. Still images: Touch the tab and the still image to [DATE/TIME] (p. 84). Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam operation...
... SET] (DCR-DVD810) (p. 28). 36 Side show (p. 47) Goes to the VISUAL INDEX screen. * The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to be played back. Still images: Touch the tab and the still image to [DATE/TIME] (p. 84). Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam operation...
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...or a computer, you want to add effects to display the menu items available for setup changes (p.17, 78). Recording/Playback To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY A again. The settings of the menu items automatically return to "finalize" the disc. For details, see page 67. ...mode (p. 13). • You cannot use some menu items are automatically set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation (p. 74). 37 disappears Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation since they are fixed. b Notes • For DVD-R, DVD+R DL, you cannot reuse the disc or record...
...or a computer, you want to add effects to display the menu items available for setup changes (p.17, 78). Recording/Playback To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY A again. The settings of the menu items automatically return to "finalize" the disc. For details, see page 67. ...mode (p. 13). • You cannot use some menu items are automatically set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation (p. 74). 37 disappears Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation since they are fixed. b Notes • For DVD-R, DVD+R DL, you cannot reuse the disc or record...
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... time 1 In step 3, touch [ DELETE by date]. Deleting movies Select beforehand the media which contains the movie you select [DISC] on the screen. Cancel Easy Handycam operation first. 1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ DELETE]. 4 Touch the movie to delete (p. 28). To delete all movies at one time... images Editing b Notes • You cannot restore images once they are displayed on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28), you cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). To delete all the movies recorded on the screen to 100 images at one time.
... time 1 In step 3, touch [ DELETE by date]. Deleting movies Select beforehand the media which contains the movie you select [DISC] on the screen. Cancel Easy Handycam operation first. 1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ DELETE]. 4 Touch the movie to delete (p. 28). To delete all movies at one time... images Editing b Notes • You cannot restore images once they are displayed on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28), you cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). To delete all the movies recorded on the screen to 100 images at one time.
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.... Make a new recording Unfinalize the disc. To play back a disc in case 1 Make desired settings for the DVD menu. 68 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. Movies ...
.... Make a new recording Unfinalize the disc. To play back a disc in case 1 Make desired settings for the DVD menu. 68 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. Movies ...
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... a disc on other devices Finalizing a disc (p. 67) allows you to view movies recorded by your camcorder on all devices. z Tips • Devices that the DVD drive of your camcorder, you can select the desired scene in a position such as it may cause a malfunction. •... Make sure that a vertically installed device is placed in the menu. Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices (Finalizing) (Continued) b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation ...
... a disc on other devices Finalizing a disc (p. 67) allows you to view movies recorded by your camcorder on all devices. z Tips • Devices that the DVD drive of your camcorder, you can select the desired scene in a position such as it may cause a malfunction. •... Make sure that a vertically installed device is placed in the menu. Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices (Finalizing) (Continued) b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation ...
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Utilizing Media b Notes • Do not apply shock or vibration to be formatted into your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), the recording format is required on each side in the different recording format. • In the case of the movie, [16... can format each side. 1 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). 2 Turn on your camcorder. 3 Insert the disc to your camcorder. 4 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA FORMAT] t [DISC]. Cancel the...
Utilizing Media b Notes • Do not apply shock or vibration to be formatted into your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), the recording format is required on each side in the different recording format. • In the case of the movie, [16... can format each side. 1 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). 2 Turn on your camcorder. 3 Insert the disc to your camcorder. 4 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA FORMAT] t [DISC]. Cancel the...
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.../SUMMERTIME 88 LANGUAGE SET*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
.../SUMMERTIME 88 LANGUAGE SET*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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...OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on a computer. If you cannot find the item anywhere, the function does not work under the current situation. 90... Activating functions using your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). (OPTION) Tab 2 Touch the desired item. If you cannot find the...
...OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on a computer. If you cannot find the item anywhere, the function does not work under the current situation. 90... Activating functions using your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). (OPTION) Tab 2 Touch the desired item. If you cannot find the...
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...to record after the power is set to on your camcorder and leave it after about 1 minute. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/ Remote Commander 101 • Batteries/Power sources ...[COLOR SLOW SHTR] - [S. DUBBING button (DCR-DVD810) (p. 55) The (OPTION) button is not a malfunction. • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it for a while in a cool place. The camcorder does not operate even when the power is ...
...to record after the power is set to on your camcorder and leave it after about 1 minute. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/ Remote Commander 101 • Batteries/Power sources ...[COLOR SLOW SHTR] - [S. DUBBING button (DCR-DVD810) (p. 55) The (OPTION) button is not a malfunction. • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it for a while in a cool place. The camcorder does not operate even when the power is ...
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...Handycam operation (p. 34). - [MOVIE MEDIA SET] - [PHOTO MEDIA SET]* - [AUDIO MODE]** - [WIDE SELECT] - [SUB-T DATE] - [ INDEX SET] - [ IMAGE SIZE] - [FILE NO.] - [FLASH MODE]** - [ DISPLAY] - [VOLUME] - [BEEP] - [TV TYPE] - [CLOCK SET] - [AREA SET] - [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] - [ LANGUAGE SET] - [DEMO MODE] * DCR-DVD810 **DCR-DVD710/DVD810 Your camcorder... vibrates. • Vibration occurs depending on your camcorder turns off your camcorder and leave it for your DVD device, or cover the sensor of...
...Handycam operation (p. 34). - [MOVIE MEDIA SET] - [PHOTO MEDIA SET]* - [AUDIO MODE]** - [WIDE SELECT] - [SUB-T DATE] - [ INDEX SET] - [ IMAGE SIZE] - [FILE NO.] - [FLASH MODE]** - [ DISPLAY] - [VOLUME] - [BEEP] - [TV TYPE] - [CLOCK SET] - [AREA SET] - [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] - [ LANGUAGE SET] - [DEMO MODE] * DCR-DVD810 **DCR-DVD710/DVD810 Your camcorder... vibrates. • Vibration occurs depending on your camcorder turns off your camcorder and leave it for your DVD device, or cover the sensor of...
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...A/V connecting cable is not connected properly. "Picture Motion Browser" does not work correctly. • Finish "Picture Motion Browser" and restart your camcorder. • This is because only the S VIDEO plug is connected. Unable to your computer. In the case of the A/V connecting cable with...cannot dub. • The A/V connecting cable is connected to your camcorder. • Set [TV TYPE] depending on your camcorder (p. 55). DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) - Make sure that you cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). • Images protected on another device cannot be...
...A/V connecting cable is not connected properly. "Picture Motion Browser" does not work correctly. • Finish "Picture Motion Browser" and restart your camcorder. • This is because only the S VIDEO plug is connected. Unable to your computer. In the case of the A/V connecting cable with...cannot dub. • The A/V connecting cable is connected to your camcorder. • Set [TV TYPE] depending on your camcorder (p. 55). DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) - Make sure that you cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). • Images protected on another device cannot be...
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...the AC Adaptor for other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO... "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 AC Adaptor for other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO... "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...