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... Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-DVD610/DVD710/ DVD810 3-285-366-11(1) Enjoying with Your Camcorder 12 Getting Started 20 Recording/Playback 34 Editing 50 Utilizing Media 66 Customizing Your 78 Camcorder Performing with Your 97 Computer ...Troubleshooting 101 Additional 114 Information Quick 129 Reference Spanish Quick Guide/ 140 Guía rápida en español © 2008 Sony...
... Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-DVD610/DVD710/ DVD810 3-285-366-11(1) Enjoying with Your Camcorder 12 Getting Started 20 Recording/Playback 34 Editing 50 Utilizing Media 66 Customizing Your 78 Camcorder Performing with Your 97 Computer ...Troubleshooting 101 Additional 114 Information Quick 129 Reference Spanish Quick Guide/ 140 Guía rápida en español © 2008 Sony...
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Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this product. WARNING Do ... Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD610 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of procedures ...to these numbers whenever you may cause undesired operation. You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of optical instruments with the specified type only. If you have any interference received,...
Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this product. WARNING Do ... Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD610 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of procedures ...to these numbers whenever you may cause undesired operation. You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of optical instruments with the specified type only. If you have any interference received,...
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... be determined by one or more of the disc you use Your camcorder is connected. - Operation is subject to radio communications. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD810 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. special handling may cause undesired operation. See page 13 ..." for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the following measures: - However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in your camcorder with a computer connected (stored on , the user is subject to Part 15 of recording/ playback, we recommend that to which can use in...
... be determined by one or more of the disc you use Your camcorder is connected. - Operation is subject to radio communications. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD810 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. special handling may cause undesired operation. See page 13 ..." for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the following measures: - However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in your camcorder with a computer connected (stored on , the user is subject to Part 15 of recording/ playback, we recommend that to which can use in...
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...MB or larger marked with a *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for the recordable time of a "Memory Stick PRO Duo." Viewfinder LCD screen Battery • The camcorder is recommended that you use a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" marked either of the (Movie)/ (Still) lamps (p. 25) or the ACCESS/access lamps (p.... or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. • When using a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" with "Mark2" or without. • See page 33 for your camcorder. * Depending on the place you purchase, the disc has mark. PRO Duo")* ("Memory Stick - "Memory Stick PRO Duo"/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" (...
...MB or larger marked with a *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for the recordable time of a "Memory Stick PRO Duo." Viewfinder LCD screen Battery • The camcorder is recommended that you use a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" marked either of the (Movie)/ (Still) lamps (p. 25) or the ACCESS/access lamps (p.... or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. • When using a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" with "Mark2" or without. • See page 33 for your camcorder. * Depending on the place you purchase, the disc has mark. PRO Duo")* ("Memory Stick - "Memory Stick PRO Duo"/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" (...
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...in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. DCR-DVD610/DVD710 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for video cameras and offers a quality typical of data occurs on -screen displays in low light conditions, such as at the sun. DCR-DVD810 Make trial recording... on the internal memory. • Compensation for a long time, fragmentation of a Carl Zeiss lens. To view your recordings on the countries/regions. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the above, when you repeat recording/deleting images for the contents of the camcorder...
...in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. DCR-DVD610/DVD710 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for video cameras and offers a quality typical of data occurs on -screen displays in low light conditions, such as at the sun. DCR-DVD810 Make trial recording... on the internal memory. • Compensation for a long time, fragmentation of a Carl Zeiss lens. To view your recordings on the countries/regions. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the above, when you repeat recording/deleting images for the contents of the camcorder...
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Read this manual • The operations available depend on DCR-DVD810. • Design and specifications of light from a subject coming into the lens. The number value indicates the amount of media and other accessories ...8226; Discs in this manual refers 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. Internal Memory Disc "Memory Stick PRO Duo" 8
Read this manual • The operations available depend on DCR-DVD810. • Design and specifications of light from a subject coming into the lens. The number value indicates the amount of media and other accessories ...8226; Discs in this manual refers 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. Internal Memory Disc "Memory Stick PRO Duo" 8
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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 ...(Date Index 46 Using PB zoom 46 Playing back a series of Contents 9 Subject examples and solutions ... 11 Enjoying with Your Camcorder Enjoy using various "Media" according to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 62 Printing still images (PictBridge compliant printer 64 Utilizing 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 ...(Date Index 46 Using PB zoom 46 Playing back a series of Contents 9 Subject examples and solutions ... 11 Enjoying with Your Camcorder Enjoy using various "Media" according to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 62 Printing still images (PictBridge compliant printer 64 Utilizing Media (...
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...disc (DISC SELECT GUIDE 75 Repairing the image database file 76 Preventing data on the internal memory from being recovered (DCR-DVD810 77 Customizing Your Camcorder What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU 78 Using the HOME MENU 78 List ... you can do with Windows computer 97 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 101 Warning indicators and messages 110 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad .... 114 File/folder structure on the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) and a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ......... 116 Maintenance and precautions .... 117 About the disc 117 About...
...disc (DISC SELECT GUIDE 75 Repairing the image database file 76 Preventing data on the internal memory from being recovered (DCR-DVD810 77 Customizing Your Camcorder What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU 78 Using the HOME MENU 78 List ... you can do with Windows computer 97 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 101 Warning indicators and messages 110 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad .... 114 File/folder structure on the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) and a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ......... 116 Maintenance and precautions .... 117 About the disc 117 About...
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...needs. For details on the camcorder, you can select desired media for recording/playback/editing from one type of types, see page 55. 12 To set the media for movies or still images, you can dub movies recorded on the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) or a "Memory Stick PRO... Duo" to a disc without connecting another Using the [MOVIE DUB] function on the compatibility of media to another device (p. 55). Dubbing from the internal memory (DCRDVD810), a disc or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (p. 28). Enjoying with Your Camcorder Enjoy using ...
...needs. For details on the camcorder, you can select desired media for recording/playback/editing from one type of types, see page 55. 12 To set the media for movies or still images, you can dub movies recorded on the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) or a "Memory Stick PRO... Duo" to a disc without connecting another Using the [MOVIE DUB] function on the compatibility of media to another device (p. 55). Dubbing from the internal memory (DCRDVD810), a disc or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (p. 28). Enjoying with Your Camcorder Enjoy using ...
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... 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." In this manual Both 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 movie can be recorded z on your camcorder (51) - A finalized disc can be deleted. Media for your camcorder Enjoying with Your Camcorder With your camcorder, you can choose...
... 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." In this manual Both 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 movie can be recorded z on your camcorder (51) - A finalized disc can be deleted. Media for your camcorder Enjoying with Your Camcorder With your camcorder, you can choose...
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...( ) are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces the overall recording time. 14 This technology causes fluctuations in minutes using the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) and on one side of media. M stands for Mbps. • You can check the recordable time with [MEDIA INFO] (p. 71). • ...When you use a double-sided disc, you can record images on both sides (p. 117). • See page 33 for your camcorder (Continued) Recording time of movies Figures in the table are the approximate recording time in the recording time of a disc. Movies containing quickly moving ...
...( ) are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces the overall recording time. 14 This technology causes fluctuations in minutes using the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) and on one side of media. M stands for Mbps. • You can check the recordable time with [MEDIA INFO] (p. 71). • ...When you use a double-sided disc, you can record images on both sides (p. 117). • See page 33 for your camcorder (Continued) Recording time of movies Figures in the table are the approximate recording time in the recording time of a disc. Movies containing quickly moving ...
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...on a disc, select the disc that best suits your needs. Yes No For long recording * Select the recording format and format the disc on your camcorder (p. 30). x Dubbing/copying images to a computer, and save them on a disc. Continued , 15 Do you want to delete images and reuse ...the disc? Yes No Do you want to delete or edit images on your camcorder? zTips • You can select media separately for movies and still images. Enjoying with Your Camcorder Using your camcorder 1Selecting media (p. 28) You can select the disc from [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p. 75)....
...on a disc, select the disc that best suits your needs. Yes No For long recording * Select the recording format and format the disc on your camcorder (p. 30). x Dubbing/copying images to a computer, and save them on a disc. Continued , 15 Do you want to delete images and reuse ...the disc? Yes No Do you want to delete or edit images on your camcorder? zTips • You can select media separately for movies and still images. Enjoying with Your Camcorder Using your camcorder 1Selecting media (p. 28) You can select the disc from [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p. 75)....
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... with all DVD devices is required in most DVD devices after finalizing. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on other devices, you to finalize the disc first. For details, see page 67. Movies can view the images recorded and edited on your...
... with all DVD devices is required in most DVD devices after finalizing. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on other devices, you to finalize the disc first. For details, see page 67. Movies can view the images recorded and edited on your...
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... of menus " HOME MENU" - " HOME" and " OPTION" - 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...28 FINALIZE*1 67 MEDIA INFO 71 MEDIA FORMAT*1 72 UNFINALIZE 74 DISC SELECT GUIDE 75 REPAIR 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...
... of menus " HOME MENU" - " HOME" and " OPTION" - 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...28 FINALIZE*1 67 MEDIA INFO 71 MEDIA FORMAT*1 72 UNFINALIZE 74 DISC SELECT GUIDE 75 REPAIR 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...
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... on the screen for further operation. To hide the HOME MENU screen Touch . Example: (OTHERS) category 2 Touch (HELP). When you want to turn on your camcorder. 4 Touch the desired item. HELP 1 Press (HOME). Taking advantage of two types of menus (Continued) Using the HOME MENU 1 While pressing the green button, turn...
... on the screen for further operation. To hide the HOME MENU screen Touch . Example: (OTHERS) category 2 Touch (HELP). When you want to turn on your camcorder. 4 Touch the desired item. HELP 1 Press (HOME). Taking advantage of two types of menus (Continued) Using the HOME MENU 1 While pressing the green button, turn...
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Enjoying with Your Camcorder 3 Touch the item you touch an item, its explanation appears on the screen during shooting or playback displays the functions available at that moment. To apply the option, touch [YES], otherwise, touch [NO]. To deactivate the HELP Touch (HELP) again in step 2. See page 90 for further details. (OPTION) 19 Using the OPTION MENU Just a touch on the screen. You will find it easy to know the content. When you want to make various settings.
Enjoying with Your Camcorder 3 Touch the item you touch an item, its explanation appears on the screen during shooting or playback displays the functions available at that moment. To apply the option, touch [YES], otherwise, touch [NO]. To deactivate the HELP Touch (HELP) again in step 2. See page 90 for further details. (OPTION) 19 Using the OPTION MENU Just a touch on the screen. You will find it easy to know the content. When you want to make various settings.
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...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 the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Picture Motion Browser (Software) - Getting...
...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 the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Picture Motion Browser (Software) - Getting...
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... the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Open the jack cover, and connect the DC plug of the arrow until it to your... camcorder. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. 5 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Step 2: Charging the battery ...
... the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Open the jack cover, and connect the DC plug of the arrow until it to your... camcorder. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. 5 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Step 2: Charging the battery ...
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... charging/recording/playback time • Times measured when using an NP-FH30, which you use an NP-FH70/NPFH100 battery pack (DCR-DVD710/DVD810). • We do not recommend using the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F) (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is still supplied to it while... Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel opened* 120 LCD panel closed 135 140 155 300 330 680 745 DCR-DVD710/DVD810 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel opened* 115 LCD panel closed 135 135 155 290 330 650...
... charging/recording/playback time • Times measured when using an NP-FH30, which you use an NP-FH70/NPFH100 battery pack (DCR-DVD710/DVD810). • We do not recommend using the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F) (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is still supplied to it while... Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel opened* 120 LCD panel closed 135 140 155 300 330 680 745 DCR-DVD710/DVD810 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel opened* 115 LCD panel closed 135 135 155 290 330 650...
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For midnight, set , then touch . 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. 2 Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [CLOCK SET]. The [CLOCK SET] screen appears. 6 Select [M] with / , then set the month with / . You ...[D] (day), hour and minute in the direction of the arrow until the respective lamp lights up to 12:00 PM. Touch the button on your camcorder for the first time. Continued , 25 If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn the...
For midnight, set , then touch . 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. 2 Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [CLOCK SET]. The [CLOCK SET] screen appears. 6 Select [M] with / , then set the month with / . You ...[D] (day), hour and minute in the direction of the arrow until the respective lamp lights up to 12:00 PM. Touch the button on your camcorder for the first time. Continued , 25 If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn the...