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http://www.sony.net/ Printed on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Printed in China US Digital 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 ...
http://www.sony.net/ Printed on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Printed in China US Digital 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 ...
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... received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. ACSerial No. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD710 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with Part 15 of procedures other than those specified herein may.... Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with this product will increase eye hazard. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. Use of controls...
... received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. ACSerial No. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD710 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with Part 15 of procedures other than those specified herein may.... Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with this product will increase eye hazard. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. Use of controls...
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...accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this equipment does cause harmful interference to comply with the limits for using your camcorder with the limits for help. These limits are cautioned that any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This ...we recommend that interference will not occur in accordance with marks listed below. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD810 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. See page 13 for details. For reliability and durability of the FCC Rules.
...accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this equipment does cause harmful interference to comply with the limits for using your camcorder with the limits for help. These limits are cautioned that any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This ...we recommend that interference will not occur in accordance with marks listed below. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD810 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. See page 13 for details. For reliability and durability of the FCC Rules.
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... Stick PRO Duo" and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" are on the place you purchase, the disc has mark. Viewfinder LCD screen Battery • The camcorder is recommended that you use a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" of 512 MB or larger marked with "Mark2" or without. • See page 33 for ...your camcorder. * Depending on : - PRO-HG Duo") ("Memory Stick * You can be used only with "Memory Stick PRO" compatible equipment. 6 • Do not attach a label or ...
... Stick PRO Duo" and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" are on the place you purchase, the disc has mark. Viewfinder LCD screen Battery • The camcorder is recommended that you use a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" of 512 MB or larger marked with "Mark2" or without. • See page 33 for ...your camcorder. * Depending on : - PRO-HG Duo") ("Memory Stick * You can be used only with "Memory Stick PRO" compatible equipment. 6 • Do not attach a label or ...
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... EMPTY] (p. 77) to the above, when you dispose of the camcorder, it is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in low light conditions, such as at the sun. DCR-DVD610/DVD710 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for illustrating the operating procedures. When ...direct sunlight for a long time, fragmentation of a Carl Zeiss lens. To view your camcorder (p. 72), data may be saved or recorded. Change the screen language before using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of the sun only in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images.
... EMPTY] (p. 77) to the above, when you dispose of the camcorder, it is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in low light conditions, such as at the sun. DCR-DVD610/DVD710 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for illustrating the operating procedures. When ...direct sunlight for a long time, fragmentation of a Carl Zeiss lens. To view your camcorder (p. 72), data may be saved or recorded. Change the screen language before using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of the sun only in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images.
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...screens and the viewfinder images and indicators shown in this manual • The operations available depend on DCR-DVD810. • Design and specifications of media and other accessories are used to indicate the type of...change without notice. 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, ...PRO Duo" 8 About the marks used in this before operating your camcorder (Continued) MTF = Modulation Transfer Function.
...screens and the viewfinder images and indicators shown in this manual • The operations available depend on DCR-DVD810. • Design and specifications of media and other accessories are used to indicate the type of...change without notice. 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, ...PRO Duo" 8 About the marks used in this before operating your camcorder (Continued) MTF = Modulation Transfer Function.
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... 62 Printing still images (PictBridge compliant printer 64 Utilizing Media (MANAGE MEDIA) category .66 Making the disc compatible with Your Camcorder Enjoy using various "Media" according to record quickly (QUICK ON 41 Recording in dark places (NightShot plus 41 Adjusting the ... 6: Inserting a disc or a "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 your camcorder 15 " HOME" and " OPTION" -
... 62 Printing still images (PictBridge compliant printer 64 Utilizing Media (MANAGE MEDIA) category .66 Making the disc compatible with Your Camcorder Enjoy using various "Media" according to record quickly (QUICK ON 41 Recording in dark places (NightShot plus 41 Adjusting the ... 6: Inserting a disc or a "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 your camcorder 15 " HOME" and " OPTION" -
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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 ...What 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 ...
...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 ...What 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 ...
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... type of types, see page 55. 12 For details 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 camcorder, you can dub movies recorded on the compatibility of media to another device (p. 55...). Enjoying with Your Camcorder Enjoy using various "Media" according to your needs Selecting media You can select desired media ...
... type of types, see page 55. 12 For details 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 camcorder, you can dub movies recorded on the compatibility of media to another device (p. 55...). Enjoying with Your Camcorder Enjoy using various "Media" according to your needs Selecting media You can select desired media ...
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...and symbols Figures in this manual, VIDEO mode is compatible with your camcorder (p. 30). ** Finalizing is not finalized may cause the computer to its original empty state (p. 72). 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." In this manual Both 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 movie can be recorded z on the same disc (30) z - A recording format that enables editing with Your Camcorder With your camcorder, you ...
...and symbols Figures in this manual, VIDEO mode is compatible with your camcorder (p. 30). ** Finalizing is not finalized may cause the computer to its original empty state (p. 72). 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." In this manual Both 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 movie can be recorded z on the same disc (30) z - A recording format that enables editing with Your Camcorder With your camcorder, you ...
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... of movies Figures in the table are the approximate recording time in minutes using the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) and on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo." 35 (32) 55 (32) 110 (80) Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene.... Media type * 9M (HQ) (high quality) 115 (100) 20 (18) 6M (SP) (standard quality) 170 (100) 30 (18) 3M (LP) (long play) * DCR-DVD810 325 (215) 60 (44)...
... of movies Figures in the table are the approximate recording time in minutes using the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) and on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo." 35 (32) 55 (32) 110 (80) Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene.... Media type * 9M (HQ) (high quality) 115 (100) 20 (18) 6M (SP) (standard quality) 170 (100) 30 (18) 3M (LP) (long play) * DCR-DVD810 325 (215) 60 (44)...
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...) x Editing on a computer (p. 97) Using the supplied application software "Picture Motion Browser," you want to delete or edit images on your camcorder? Yes No Do you want to delete images and reuse the disc? zTips • You can select the disc from [DISC SELECT GUIDE] ..., 15 Do you can select media separately for movies and still images. Enjoying with Your Camcorder Using your camcorder 1Selecting media (p. 28) You can import images to a computer, and save them on your camcorder (p. 30). x Dubbing/copying images to another type of recording on the selected media.
...) x Editing on a computer (p. 97) Using the supplied application software "Picture Motion Browser," you want to delete or edit images on your camcorder? Yes No Do you want to delete images and reuse the disc? zTips • You can select the disc from [DISC SELECT GUIDE] ..., 15 Do you can select media separately for movies and still images. Enjoying with Your Camcorder Using your camcorder 1Selecting media (p. 28) You can import images to a computer, and save them on your camcorder (p. 30). x Dubbing/copying images to another type of recording on the selected media.
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x Playing the disc on other devices (p. 70) To play a disc recorded on your camcorder on other devices x Viewing images on a TV (p. 48) You can view the images recorded and edited on your camcorder on the connected TV. Movies can be added without finalizing. The disc can be played ...back without unfinalizing. Refer to add movies (p. 74). Using your camcorder (Continued) 4Viewing on other devices, you to the instruction manual supplied with all DVD devices is not guaranteed. For details, see page 67...
x Playing the disc on other devices (p. 70) To play a disc recorded on your camcorder on other devices x Viewing images on a TV (p. 48) You can view the images recorded and edited on your camcorder on the connected TV. Movies can be added without finalizing. The disc can be played ...back without unfinalizing. Refer to add movies (p. 74). Using your camcorder (Continued) 4Viewing on other devices, you to the instruction manual supplied with all DVD devices is not guaranteed. For details, see page 67...
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...79. *2 The item is available during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). Continued , 17 the starting point for operations with your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 18) Enjoying with Your Camcorder Category B Categories and items of menus " HOME MENU" - 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...
...79. *2 The item is available during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). Continued , 17 the starting point for operations with your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 18) Enjoying with Your Camcorder Category B Categories and items of menus " HOME MENU" - 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...
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... pressing the green button, turn on the HOME MENU - The bottom of the arrow to know something about the function of each item on your camcorder. 4 Touch the desired item. To hide the HOME MENU screen Touch . Example: (OTHERS) category 2 Touch (HELP). The HOME MENU appears. (HOME) B 3 Touch the desired category...
... pressing the green button, turn on the HOME MENU - The bottom of the arrow to know something about the function of each item on your camcorder. 4 Touch the desired item. To hide the HOME MENU screen Touch . Example: (OTHERS) category 2 Touch (HELP). The HOME MENU appears. (HOME) B 3 Touch the desired category...
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Using the OPTION MENU Just a touch on the screen. See page 90 for further details. (OPTION) 19 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. When you want to make various settings. To deactivate the HELP Touch (HELP) again in step 2. To apply the option, touch [YES], otherwise, touch [NO]. You will find it easy to know the content.
Using the OPTION MENU Just a touch on the screen. See page 90 for further details. (OPTION) 19 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. When you want to make various settings. To deactivate the HELP Touch (HELP) again in step 2. To apply the option, touch [YES], otherwise, touch [NO]. You will find it easy to know the content.
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... supplied items Make sure that item supplied. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 21) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p. 21) Power cord (mains lead) (1) (p. 21) CD-ROM...
... supplied items Make sure that item supplied. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 21) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p. 21) Power cord (mains lead) (1) (p. 21) CD-ROM...
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Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Continued , 21 b Notes • Your camcorder operates only with the v mark on the DC plug with "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series). 1 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to ...OFF (CHG) (the default setting). 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it to your camcorder. Match the v mark on your camcorder. 4 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet (wall socket). Open the jack cover, and connect...
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Continued , 21 b Notes • Your camcorder operates only with the v mark on the DC plug with "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series). 1 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to ...OFF (CHG) (the default setting). 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it to your camcorder. Match the v mark on your camcorder. 4 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet (wall socket). Open the jack cover, and connect...
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...as long as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder, even when the power cord (mains lead) is disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately ...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* ...recommended that you use an NP-FH70/NPFH100 battery pack (DCR-DVD710/DVD810). • We do not recommend using an NP-FH30, which you use your camcorder. The battery pack is worn-out (for selecting the media...
...as long as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder, even when the power cord (mains lead) is disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately ...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* ...recommended that you use an NP-FH70/NPFH100 battery pack (DCR-DVD710/DVD810). • We do not recommend using an NP-FH30, which you use your camcorder. The battery pack is worn-out (for selecting the media...
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... [NEXT]. 8 Make sure that the clock is correctly set, then touch . For midday, set it to 12:00 AM. To turn on your camcorder for the first time. Continued , 25 For midnight, set it to 12:00 PM. Getting Started POWER switch 1 While pressing the green button, turn... on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. The clock starts. You can set the month with / . The [CLOCK SET] screen appears. 6 Select [M] with / ,...
... [NEXT]. 8 Make sure that the clock is correctly set, then touch . For midday, set it to 12:00 AM. To turn on your camcorder for the first time. Continued , 25 For midnight, set it to 12:00 PM. Getting Started POWER switch 1 While pressing the green button, turn... on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. The clock starts. You can set the month with / . The [CLOCK SET] screen appears. 6 Select [M] with / ,...