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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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...of the FCC Rules. Model No. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD710 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. WARNING Do not expose the batteries to these numbers whenever you ...have any interference received, including interference that may result. Operation is for future reference. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with this product, you . ACSerial No. Read this before operating your camcorder...
...of the FCC Rules. Model No. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD710 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. WARNING Do not expose the batteries to these numbers whenever you ...have any interference received, including interference that may result. Operation is for future reference. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with this product, you . ACSerial No. Read this before operating your camcorder...
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...between the equipment and receiver. - Battery pack This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD810 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Notes on the supplied CD-ROM) (p. 97) Types of the following discs only. - 8cm DVD-RW -...occur in order to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual could void your camcorder with Part 15 of recording/ playback, we recommend that may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery...
...between the equipment and receiver. - Battery pack This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD810 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Notes on the supplied CD-ROM) (p. 97) Types of the following discs only. - 8cm DVD-RW -...occur in order to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual could void your camcorder with Part 15 of recording/ playback, we recommend that may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery...
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...internal memory. • Compensation for illustrating the operating procedures. DCR-DVD810 Make trial recording on your camcorder to a malfunction of the camcorder, recording media, etc. • TV color systems differ...was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is not possible due to malfunction. Continued , 7... your images on -screen displays in each local language are recorded without any way. DCR-DVD610/DVD710 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for video cameras and offers a quality typical of...
...internal memory. • Compensation for illustrating the operating procedures. DCR-DVD810 Make trial recording on your camcorder to a malfunction of the camcorder, recording media, etc. • TV color systems differ...was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is not possible due to malfunction. Continued , 7... your images on -screen displays in each local language are recorded without any way. DCR-DVD610/DVD710 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for video cameras and offers a quality typical of...
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...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. The number ...value indicates the amount of media and other accessories are used . Read this manual • The operations available depend on DCR-DVD810. • Design and specifications of...
...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. The number ...value indicates the amount of media and other accessories are used . Read this manual • The operations available depend on DCR-DVD810. • Design and specifications of...
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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 ...Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 25 Changing the language setting .. 26 Step 4: Making adjustments before operating your camcorder 4 Table of still images (Slide show 47 Playing the images on a TV ..........48 Editing (OTHERS) category 50 Deleting images 51 ...
... "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 ...Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 25 Changing the language setting .. 26 Step 4: Making adjustments before operating your camcorder 4 Table of still images (Slide show 47 Playing the images on a TV ..........48 Editing (OTHERS) category 50 Deleting images 51 ...
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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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...). b Notes • You may not be able to dub movie contents depending 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 select desired media for movies or still images, you can select either [MOVIE MEDIA... types, see page 55. 12 To set the media for recording/playback/editing from one type of media to another device (p. 55). Enjoying with Your Camcorder Enjoy using various "Media" according to your needs. For details on the compatibility of your...
...). b Notes • You may not be able to dub movie contents depending 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 select desired media for movies or still images, you can select either [MOVIE MEDIA... types, see page 55. 12 To set the media for recording/playback/editing from one type of media to another device (p. 55). Enjoying with Your Camcorder Enjoy using various "Media" according to your needs. For details on the compatibility of your...
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... VR mode. z - - - z * Formatting deletes all images and returns the recording media to see whether it with your camcorder (p. 30). ** Finalizing is compatible with Your Camcorder With your camcorder Enjoying with most recent movie (52) z z z - - z z Deleting the most DVD devices, especially after finalizing. Finalizing...features Disc types and symbols Figures in a DVD drive on a side of images). 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." See page ...
... VR mode. z - - - z * Formatting deletes all images and returns the recording media to see whether it with your camcorder (p. 30). ** Finalizing is compatible with Your Camcorder With your camcorder Enjoying with most recent movie (52) z z z - - z z Deleting the most DVD devices, especially after finalizing. Finalizing...features Disc types and symbols Figures in a DVD drive on a side of images). 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." See page ...
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... 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) z Tips • Figures such as 9M and 6M in the recording time of a disc. 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) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are...
... 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) z Tips • Figures such as 9M and 6M in the recording time of a disc. 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) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are...
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Continued , 17 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 (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 18) Enjoying with Your Camcorder Category B Categories and items of menus " HOME MENU"...71 MEDIA FORMAT*1 72 UNFINALIZE 74 DISC SELECT GUIDE 75 REPAIR IMG.DB F. 76 (SETTINGS) category*1 To customize your camcorder (p. 78). *1 You can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34) when you select [INT. " HOME" and " OPTION" - For items available in the (SETTINGS)...
Continued , 17 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 (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 18) Enjoying with Your Camcorder Category B Categories and items of menus " HOME MENU"...71 MEDIA FORMAT*1 72 UNFINALIZE 74 DISC SELECT GUIDE 75 REPAIR IMG.DB F. 76 (SETTINGS) category*1 To customize your camcorder (p. 78). *1 You can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34) when you select [INT. " HOME" and " OPTION" - For items available in the (SETTINGS)...
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... time • Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F) (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is recommended). • The available recording and playback time will be shorter when you use an NP-FH70/NPFH100 battery pack (DCR-DVD710/DVD810). • We do not recommend using...
... time • Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F) (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is recommended). • The available recording and playback time will be shorter when you use an NP-FH70/NPFH100 battery pack (DCR-DVD710/DVD810). • We do not recommend using...
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... not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the media, and can change the on the touch panel do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in bright conditions or you want 26 Changing the language setting You can 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 unoperated for information concerning "World time difference." • If the buttons on -screen displays to save battery ...
... not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the media, and can change the on the touch panel do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in bright conditions or you want 26 Changing the language setting You can 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 unoperated for information concerning "World time difference." • If the buttons on -screen displays to save battery ...
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... DL 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 the screen. Inserting a disc When you select [DISC] in "Step 5,"...use [DISC SELECT GUIDE]. If you will use it, proceed to recognize the disc. Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder is unnecessary (DCR-DVD810). ACCESS lamp (Disc) Disc cover OPEN switch Pickup lens When the disc cover opens slightly, open it clicks. Using [DISC SELECT ...
... DL 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 the screen. Inserting a disc When you select [DISC] in "Step 5,"...use [DISC SELECT GUIDE]. If you will use it, proceed to recognize the disc. Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder is unnecessary (DCR-DVD810). ACCESS lamp (Disc) Disc cover OPEN switch Pickup lens When the disc cover opens slightly, open it clicks. Using [DISC SELECT ...
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DCR-DVD610/DVD710 In the default setting, movies are recorded on the internal memory. Open the lens cover (p. 26). DCR-DVD810 In the default setting, both movies and still images are..." only. z Tips • See page 6 for the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" you can use in your camcorder, and do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor. • In the case that [INT. Still ...STOP B (HOME) D START/STOP C POWER switch A If the POWER switch is set to your camcorder. • You can check the free media space for movies by touching t [MEDIA INFO] (p. 71). 38 (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA...
DCR-DVD610/DVD710 In the default setting, movies are recorded on the internal memory. Open the lens cover (p. 26). DCR-DVD810 In the default setting, both movies and still images are..." only. z Tips • See page 6 for the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" you can use in your camcorder, and do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor. • In the case that [INT. Still ...STOP B (HOME) D START/STOP C POWER switch A If the POWER switch is set to your camcorder. • You can check the free media space for movies by touching t [MEDIA INFO] (p. 71). 38 (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA...
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DCR-DVD610 DCR-DVD710/DVD810 (optical zoom) 40 × 25 × You can adjust the magnification with the zoom buttons on the LCD frame. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp 40 Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround sound Glossary (p. 135... the recording sound, [5.1ch SURROUND] or [2ch STEREO] ([AUDIO MODE], p. 80). Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCR-DVD710/ DVD810) Sound picked up to 5.1ch surround sound and recorded. b Notes • [STEADYSHOT] may also be recorded. • You cannot...
DCR-DVD610 DCR-DVD710/DVD810 (optical zoom) 40 × 25 × You can adjust the magnification with the zoom buttons on the LCD frame. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp 40 Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround sound Glossary (p. 135... the recording sound, [5.1ch SURROUND] or [2ch STEREO] ([AUDIO MODE], p. 80). Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCR-DVD710/ DVD810) Sound picked up to 5.1ch surround sound and recorded. b Notes • [STEADYSHOT] may also be recorded. • You cannot...
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DCR-DVD810 In the default setting, images in the media setting (p. 28). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28), a disc type appears. Displays ... Index (p. 45) Face Index (p. 45) Searches for images by recording date. You cannot search for the still image recorded on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) B (or C). Continued , 43 DCR-DVD610/DVD710 In the default setting, movies on the media selected in the internal memory are recorded and played on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo...
DCR-DVD810 In the default setting, images in the media setting (p. 28). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28), a disc type appears. Displays ... Index (p. 45) Face Index (p. 45) Searches for images by recording date. You cannot search for the still image recorded on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) B (or C). Continued , 43 DCR-DVD610/DVD710 In the default setting, movies on the media selected in the internal memory are recorded and played on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo...
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Editing (OTHERS) category This category enables you to edit or print images on the media, or copy them onto your camcorder to be edited by touching (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MOVIE MEDIA SET]/[PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 28). PLAYLIST EDIT You can capture a selected scene from a recorded movie .... (OTHERS) category b Notes • You can select the media of the image to a computer or another device using the USB cable (p. 97). 50 PHOTO COPY (DCR-DVD810) You can delete images on the media (p. 58). Item list DELETE You can copy still images recorded on the internal memory to a disc (p. 55...
Editing (OTHERS) category This category enables you to edit or print images on the media, or copy them onto your camcorder to be edited by touching (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MOVIE MEDIA SET]/[PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 28). PLAYLIST EDIT You can capture a selected scene from a recorded movie .... (OTHERS) category b Notes • You can select the media of the image to a computer or another device using the USB cable (p. 97). 50 PHOTO COPY (DCR-DVD810) You can delete images on the media (p. 58). Item list DELETE You can copy still images recorded on the internal memory to a disc (p. 55...
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...] screen appears. Touch to return to prevent the power from a movie You can select depends on your camcorder model. When you want to confirm. Model DCRDVD610/ DVD710 DCRDVD810 Movies in Still images in the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo," and recover all the recordable space of the desired still...
...] screen appears. Touch to return to prevent the power from a movie You can select depends on your camcorder model. When you want to confirm. Model DCRDVD610/ DVD710 DCRDVD810 Movies in Still images in the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo," and recover all the recordable space of the desired still...
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... space The selected movie is unnecessary. DCR-DVD610/DVD710: Step 2 is marked with . Editing Remaining disc space* * x: Used x (green): To be used to prevent the power from the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" to be dubbed. Dubbing/copying images to media within your camcorder Dubbing movies You can select depends...
... space The selected movie is unnecessary. DCR-DVD610/DVD710: Step 2 is marked with . Editing Remaining disc space* * x: Used x (green): To be used to prevent the power from the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" to be dubbed. Dubbing/copying images to media within your camcorder Dubbing movies You can select depends...