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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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...our environment by returning your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD710 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is ... ACSerial No. For more information regarding recycling of the FCC Rules. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD610 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. WARNING Do not expose the batteries to these numbers whenever you may cause undesired operation. ...
...our environment by returning your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD710 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is ... ACSerial No. For more information regarding recycling of the FCC Rules. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD610 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. WARNING Do not expose the batteries to these numbers whenever you may cause undesired operation. ...
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...are designed to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual could void your camcorder with marks listed below. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician ...for details. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD810 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is connected. - Battery pack This device complies with the limits for a digital device pursuant ...
...are designed to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual could void your camcorder with marks listed below. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician ...for details. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD810 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is connected. - Battery pack This device complies with the limits for a digital device pursuant ...
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...the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to a malfunction of the sun only in any problems. - DCR-DVD610/DVD710 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for a long time, fragmentation of your camcorder to somebody, it is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in ... the recording in low light conditions, such as at the sun. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is recommended that appear constantly on -screen displays in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. In addition to make sure the image and sound are effective. However...
...the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to a malfunction of the sun only in any problems. - DCR-DVD610/DVD710 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for a long time, fragmentation of your camcorder to somebody, it is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in ... the recording in low light conditions, such as at the sun. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is recommended that appear constantly on -screen displays in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. In addition to make sure the image and sound are effective. However...
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...the viewfinder images and indicators shown in this manual are based on the media used. The following marks are used in this before operating your camcorder (Continued) MTF = Modulation Transfer Function. About the marks used to indicate the type of media you actually see. • Discs in ... indicates the amount of light from what you can use for a particular operation. Read this manual • The operations available depend on DCR-DVD810. • Design and specifications of media and other accessories are subject to 8cm DVD discs. • In this manual, the internal memory...
...the viewfinder images and indicators shown in this manual are based on the media used. The following marks are used in this before operating your camcorder (Continued) MTF = Modulation Transfer Function. About the marks used to indicate the type of media you actually see. • Discs in ... indicates the amount of light from what you can use for a particular operation. Read this manual • The operations available depend on DCR-DVD810. • Design and specifications of media and other accessories are subject to 8cm DVD discs. • In this manual, the internal memory...
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...and time 25 Changing the language setting .. 26 Step 4: Making adjustments before operating your camcorder 4 Table 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..."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...
...and time 25 Changing the language setting .. 26 Step 4: Making adjustments before operating your camcorder 4 Table 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..."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...
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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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...disc or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (p. 28). 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 types, see page 55. 12 Enjoying ...with Your Camcorder Enjoy using various "Media" according to your needs Selecting media You can select desired media...
...disc or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (p. 28). 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 types, see page 55. 12 Enjoying ...with Your Camcorder Enjoy using various "Media" according to your needs Selecting media You can select desired media...
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...drive 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." Deleting or editing movie on your camcorder (deleting and rearranging the order of your camcorder. z * Formatting deletes all images...recent movie (52) z z z - - Media for DVD-RW When you use in parentheses ( ) indicate reference pages. Recording format for your camcorder Enjoying with your camcorder, you can record images on a computer. A DVD+RW that support VR mode. A finalized disc can be deleted. Refer to malfunction. z ...
...drive 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." Deleting or editing movie on your camcorder (deleting and rearranging the order of your camcorder. z * Formatting deletes all images...recent movie (52) z z z - - Media for DVD-RW When you use in parentheses ( ) indicate reference pages. Recording format for your camcorder Enjoying with your camcorder, you can record images on a computer. A DVD+RW that support VR mode. A finalized disc can be deleted. Refer to malfunction. z ...
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...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 minutes using the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) and on one side of media. Figures in the table show the average bit... rate. The recordable time on the acceptable media varies depending on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo." 35 (32) 55 (32) 110 (80) Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate...
...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 minutes using the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) and on one side of media. Figures in the table show the average bit... rate. The recordable time on the acceptable media varies depending on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo." 35 (32) 55 (32) 110 (80) Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate...
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...) Displays a description of the item (p. 18) Enjoying with Your Camcorder Category B Categories and items of menus " HOME MENU" - For items available in the (SETTINGS) category, see page 79. *2 The item is available during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). " HOME" and " OPTION" - MEMORY] (DCR-DVD810) or [MEMORY STICK] on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28). *3 You may...
...) Displays a description of the item (p. 18) Enjoying with Your Camcorder Category B Categories and items of menus " HOME MENU" - For items available in the (SETTINGS) category, see page 79. *2 The item is available during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). " HOME" and " OPTION" - MEMORY] (DCR-DVD810) or [MEMORY STICK] on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28). *3 You may...
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... from a wall outlet (wall socket) Make the same connections as you use a fully charged battery pack. When recording on the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" DCR-DVD610 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording time 110 120 130 140 280 300 625...
... from a wall outlet (wall socket) Make the same connections as you use a fully charged battery pack. When recording on the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" DCR-DVD610 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording time 110 120 130 140 280 300 625...
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... Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel opened* 150 LCD panel closed 170 170 195 370 415 830 925 DCR-DVD710/DVD810 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel opened* 140 LCD panel closed . b Notes • See page 28 for... media. • All times measured with the viewfinder while the LCD panel is closed 170 165 195 350 415 785 925 Continued , 23 Getting Started DCR-DVD710/DVD810 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording time 95 110 110 130 235 280 535 625 When recording...
... Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel opened* 150 LCD panel closed 170 170 195 370 415 830 925 DCR-DVD710/DVD810 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel opened* 140 LCD panel closed . b Notes • See page 28 for... media. • All times measured with the viewfinder while the LCD panel is closed 170 165 195 350 415 785 925 Continued , 23 Getting Started DCR-DVD710/DVD810 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording time 95 110 110 130 235 280 535 625 When recording...
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... temperatures. • The available recording and playback time will not be shorter when 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 the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC... 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...
... temperatures. • The available recording and playback time will not be shorter when 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 the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC... 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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...be ready to shoot after the power is practical when you use your camcorder to be displayed during this time. • In the default setting, the power turns off the LCD backlight to make the battery last longer (DCR-DVD710/DVD810) Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds for ...your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in a specified language. Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date ...
...be ready to shoot after the power is practical when you use your camcorder to be displayed during this time. • In the default setting, the power turns off the LCD backlight to make the battery last longer (DCR-DVD710/DVD810) Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds for ...your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in a specified language. Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date ...
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... back, or edit images on other media, select media again. Selecting media for movies and still images separately. DCR-DVD610/DVD710 In the default setting, movies are recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" only. DCR-DVD810 In the default setting, both movies and still images are recorded on a disc. Still images are recorded...
... back, or edit images on other media, select media again. Selecting media for movies and still images separately. DCR-DVD610/DVD710 In the default setting, movies are recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" only. DCR-DVD810 In the default setting, both movies and still images are recorded on a disc. Still images are recorded...
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... mode ( (Movie)/ (Still)) that you want to turn on the disc type (p. 13).) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" * DCR-DVD810 29 The still image media is changed. b Notes • You cannot select a disc for still images (DCR-DVD810) 1 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. Getting Started Selecting media for the still image...
... mode ( (Movie)/ (Still)) that you want to turn on the disc type (p. 13).) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" * DCR-DVD810 29 The still image media is changed. b Notes • You cannot select a disc for still images (DCR-DVD810) 1 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. Getting Started Selecting media for the still image...
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... can start recording immediately after step 5. 30 MEMORY] in "Step 5," a new 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, or DVD+R DL is unnecessary (DCR-DVD810). The disc cover slightly opens automatically. x DVD-RW/DVD+RW A screen appears to steps after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from the disc beforehand, using a ... is required (p. 13). 3 Set the disc with the label side facing out when using a soft cloth (p. 118). 1 Check that the power of your camcorder, then press the center of the arrow (OPEN l). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on . 2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in the direction of the ...
... can start recording immediately after step 5. 30 MEMORY] in "Step 5," a new 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, or DVD+R DL is unnecessary (DCR-DVD810). The disc cover slightly opens automatically. x DVD-RW/DVD+RW A screen appears to steps after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from the disc beforehand, using a ... is required (p. 13). 3 Set the disc with the label side facing out when using a soft cloth (p. 118). 1 Check that the power of your camcorder, then press the center of the arrow (OPEN l). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on . 2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in the direction of the ...
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... touching (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [SOUND SETTINGS] t [VOLUME], then with / . • You can switch the still image media with [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (DCR-DVD810) (p. 28). 36 Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam operation) (Continued) zTips • When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to [DATE/TIME...
... touching (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [SOUND SETTINGS] t [VOLUME], then with / . • You can switch the still image media with [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (DCR-DVD810) (p. 28). 36 Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam operation) (Continued) zTips • When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to [DATE/TIME...
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...) E START/STOP B (HOME) D START/STOP C POWER switch A If the POWER switch is created automatically. Recording The images are recorded on a disc. DCR-DVD610/DVD710 In the default setting, movies are recorded on the media selected on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28), when a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie ...file is set to your camcorder. • You can use in your camcorder, and do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor...
...) E START/STOP B (HOME) D START/STOP C POWER switch A If the POWER switch is created automatically. Recording The images are recorded on a disc. DCR-DVD610/DVD710 In the default setting, movies are recorded on the media selected on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28), when a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie ...file is set to your camcorder. • You can use in your camcorder, and do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor...