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...comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the disc you use Sony Continued , 5 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Battery pack This device... to correct the interference by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD810 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. See page 13 for help. CAUTION You are designed to... this device must accept any interference received, including interference that you can use in your camcorder You can be used in a residential installation. "PMB Guide" for a digital device ...
...comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the disc you use Sony Continued , 5 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Battery pack This device... to correct the interference by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD810 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. See page 13 for help. CAUTION You are designed to... this device must accept any interference received, including interference that you can use in your camcorder You can be used in a residential installation. "PMB Guide" for a digital device ...
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..., and may look different from a subject coming into the lens. Internal Memory Disc "Memory Stick PRO Duo" 8 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...DCR-DVD810. • Design and specifications of media and other accessories are used to indicate the type of light from what you can use for a particular operation. About this manual • The LCD screens and the viewfinder images and indicators shown in this before operating your camcorder...
..., and may look different from a subject coming into the lens. Internal Memory Disc "Memory Stick PRO Duo" 8 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...DCR-DVD810. • Design and specifications of media and other accessories are used to indicate the type of light from what you can use for a particular operation. About this manual • The LCD screens and the viewfinder images and indicators shown in this before operating your camcorder...
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...media 28 Step 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 " ...HDD recorders 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...
...media 28 Step 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 " ...HDD recorders 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...
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...) Recording additional movies after finalizing 74 Finding the right 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... 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 the "Memory Stick" ......... 118 About the...
...) Recording additional movies after finalizing 74 Finding the right 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... 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 the "Memory Stick" ......... 118 About the...
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... of your camcorder. Enjoying with Your Camcorder Enjoy using various "Media" according to your needs Selecting media You can select desired 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 camcorder, you can select either [MOVIE MEDIA SET] or [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (DCRDVD810) ...
... of your camcorder. Enjoying with Your Camcorder Enjoy using various "Media" according to your needs Selecting media You can select desired 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 camcorder, you can select either [MOVIE MEDIA SET] or [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (DCRDVD810) ...
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...VIDEO mode is compatible with most DVD devices, especially after finalizing. Using a disc repeatedly by formatting, even if the disc becomes full* (72) z z z - - A DVD+RW that enables editing with your camcorder (deleting and rearranging the order of DVD-RW. Continued , 13 VIDEO mode... and VR mode Glossary (p. 135) Disc features Disc types and symbols Figures in DVD devices that is indicated as and VR mode as . A finalized disc can be recorded z on either the internal memory (DCR...
...VIDEO mode is compatible with most DVD devices, especially after finalizing. Using a disc repeatedly by formatting, even if the disc becomes full* (72) z z z - - A DVD+RW that enables editing with your camcorder (deleting and rearranging the order of DVD-RW. Continued , 13 VIDEO mode... and VR mode Glossary (p. 135) Disc features Disc types and symbols Figures in DVD devices that is indicated as and VR mode as . A finalized disc can be recorded z on either the internal memory (DCR...
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... time on the acceptable media varies depending on both sides (p. 117). • See page 33 for your camcorder (Continued) Recording time of a disc. Figures in minutes using the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) and on one side of movies Figures in the table are the approximate recording time in ( ) are...(32) 110 (80) Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. 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 ...
... time on the acceptable media varies depending on both sides (p. 117). • See page 33 for your camcorder (Continued) Recording time of a disc. Figures in minutes using the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) and on one side of movies Figures in the table are the approximate recording time in ( ) are...(32) 110 (80) Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. 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 ...
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For items available in the (SETTINGS) category, see page 79. *2 The item is available during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). Continued , 17 " HOME" and " OPTION" - Taking advantage of two types of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category (MANAGE MEDIA) category Items MOVIE*1 PHOTO... MOVIE MEDIA SET*1 28 PHOTO MEDIA SET*1*3 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. MEMORY] (DCR-DVD810) or [MEMORY STICK] on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28). *3 You may not be able to use...
For items available in the (SETTINGS) category, see page 79. *2 The item is available during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). Continued , 17 " HOME" and " OPTION" - Taking advantage of two types of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category (MANAGE MEDIA) category Items MOVIE*1 PHOTO... MOVIE MEDIA SET*1 28 PHOTO MEDIA SET*1*3 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. MEMORY] (DCR-DVD810) or [MEMORY STICK] on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28). *3 You may not be able to use...
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.... • 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... on a disc DCR-DVD610 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording time 95 100 110 120 235 255 535 580 DCR-DVD710/DVD810 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous...
.... • 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... on a disc DCR-DVD610 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording time 95 100 110 120 235 255 535 580 DCR-DVD710/DVD810 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous...
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... - Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) When playing a disc DCR-DVD610 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..., or Battery Info (p. 22) will be shorter when 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 recommended). • The available recording and playback time will be shorter depending on...
... - Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) When playing a disc DCR-DVD610 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..., or Battery Info (p. 22) will be shorter when 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 recommended). • The available recording and playback time will be shorter depending on...
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...both movies and still images are recorded on a disc. The movie media is changed. 2 Touch the desired media. 3 Touch [YES]. 28 Step 5: Selecting media You can record, play back, or edit images on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" only. DCR-DVD610/DVD710 In the default setting, movies are recorded on... the internal memory. * Internal memory Movie Disc Still image "Memory Stick PRO Duo" * DCR-DVD810 b Notes • You can set the media to be used for movies ...
...both movies and still images are recorded on a disc. The movie media is changed. 2 Touch the desired media. 3 Touch [YES]. 28 Step 5: Selecting media You can record, play back, or edit images on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" only. DCR-DVD610/DVD710 In the default setting, movies are recorded on... the internal memory. * Internal memory Movie Disc Still image "Memory Stick PRO Duo" * DCR-DVD810 b Notes • You can set the media to be used for movies ...
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...Confirm the media icon displayed at the upper right corner of the screen. 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 media. 3 Touch [YES...]. 4 When [Completed.] appears, touch . Internal memory* Disc (The icon differs depending on the lamp of the mode ( (Movie)/ (Still)) that you want to turn on the disc type (p. 13).) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" * DCR-DVD810 29 Media icon 2 Touch the desired media. The still ...
...Confirm the media icon displayed at the upper right corner of the screen. 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 media. 3 Touch [YES...]. 4 When [Completed.] appears, touch . Internal memory* Disc (The icon differs depending on the lamp of the mode ( (Movie)/ (Still)) that you want to turn on the disc type (p. 13).) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" * DCR-DVD810 29 Media icon 2 Touch the desired media. The still ...
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...-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, or DVD+R DL is unnecessary (DCR-DVD810). The disc cover slightly opens automatically. It may take some time for the camcorder to steps after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from the disc beforehand, using a single-sided disc. 4 Close the disc cover. [DISC ACCESS] appears on . 2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in "Step 5," this "Step 6" operation is...
...-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, or DVD+R DL is unnecessary (DCR-DVD810). The disc cover slightly opens automatically. It may take some time for the camcorder to steps after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from the disc beforehand, using a single-sided disc. 4 Close the disc cover. [DISC ACCESS] appears on . 2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in "Step 5," this "Step 6" operation is...
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...cover (p. 26). DCR-DVD810 In the ... is finished, it means data is still being written onto the media. MEMORY] (DCR-DVD810) or [MEMORY STICK] is 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. • ...B (HOME) D START/STOP C POWER switch A If the POWER switch is created automatically. DCR-DVD610/DVD710 In the default setting, movies are recorded on the media selected on the media setting (p. 28). Recording ...
...cover (p. 26). DCR-DVD810 In the ... is finished, it means data is still being written onto the media. MEMORY] (DCR-DVD810) or [MEMORY STICK] is 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. • ...B (HOME) D START/STOP C POWER switch A If the POWER switch is created automatically. DCR-DVD610/DVD710 In the default setting, movies are recorded on the media selected on the media setting (p. 28). Recording ...
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...DCR-DVD610/DVD710 In the default setting, movies on a disc are played. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the screen. (It may take some time to display the thumbnails.) Film Roll Index (p. 45) Face Index (p. 45) Searches for images by recording date. Displays still images. (OPTION) * When you select [DISC... that was lastly played back/recorded (B for movies by recording date (p. 46).* Previous 6 images Next 6 images Returns to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) B (or C). Continued , 43 Playback You can play back images recorded on the media selected in the internal...
...DCR-DVD610/DVD710 In the default setting, movies on a disc are played. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the screen. (It may take some time to display the thumbnails.) Film Roll Index (p. 45) Face Index (p. 45) Searches for images by recording date. Displays still images. (OPTION) * When you select [DISC... that was lastly played back/recorded (B for movies by recording date (p. 46).* Previous 6 images Next 6 images Returns to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) B (or C). Continued , 43 Playback You can play back images recorded on the media selected in the internal...
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...(p. 85). 3 Start playback. Slide show (p. 47) Goes to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Playback (Continued) z Tips • The number of the images on a disc, one touch of / makes the movie reverse/fast forward about 5 times faster than normal, 2 touches about 10 times faster (about 8 times faster for a DVD+... Reverse/ Forward z Tips • Touch / during pause to play back movie slowly. • When playing movies from the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) or from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen.) Toggles Play or Pause as you ...
...(p. 85). 3 Start playback. Slide show (p. 47) Goes to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Playback (Continued) z Tips • The number of the images on a disc, one touch of / makes the movie reverse/fast forward about 5 times faster than normal, 2 touches about 10 times faster (about 8 times faster for a DVD+... Reverse/ Forward z Tips • Touch / during pause to play back movie slowly. • When playing movies from the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) or from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen.) Toggles Play or Pause as you ...
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PHOTO COPY (DCR-DVD810) You can connect your computer for viewing, editing or creating an original DVD. (OTHERS) category b Notes • You can select the media of the image to a disc (p. 55). USB CONNECT You can copy still images ... 64). MOVIE DUB You can create and edit a Playlist (p. 59). PLAYLIST EDIT You can dub movies recorded on the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" to be edited by touching (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MOVIE MEDIA SET]/[PHOTO ... to edit or print images on the media, or copy them onto your camcorder to a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (p. 56).
PHOTO COPY (DCR-DVD810) You can connect your computer for viewing, editing or creating an original DVD. (OTHERS) category b Notes • You can select the media of the image to a disc (p. 55). USB CONNECT You can copy still images ... 64). MOVIE DUB You can create and edit a Playlist (p. 59). PLAYLIST EDIT You can dub movies recorded on the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" to be edited by touching (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MOVIE MEDIA SET]/[PHOTO ... to edit or print images on the media, or copy them onto your camcorder to a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (p. 56).
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... to prevent the power from the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" to a disc. Press and hold the movie on your camcorder model. Touch to return to be dubbed. The media you can dub movies from being turned off during operation. DCR-DVD610/DVD710: Step 2 is marked with . Go to step 3. 3 Touch...
... to prevent the power from the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" to a disc. Press and hold the movie on your camcorder model. Touch to return to be dubbed. The media you can dub movies from being turned off during operation. DCR-DVD610/DVD710: Step 2 is marked with . Go to step 3. 3 Touch...
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... add all the movies recorded on the same day at one time 1 In step 2, touch [ ADD by date]. The original scenes are displayed on your camcorder are called "original." 1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST EDIT]. 2 Touch [ ADD]. 3 Touch the movie to be added to select the recording date of the ... on the selected date are not changed even though you can add a maximum of 99 movies on the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo," or 999 movies on a disc. • The images recorded on the screen. Select beforehand the media to use to confirm. z Tips • To a Playlist,...
... add all the movies recorded on the same day at one time 1 In step 2, touch [ ADD by date]. The original scenes are displayed on your camcorder are called "original." 1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST EDIT]. 2 Touch [ ADD]. 3 Touch the movie to be added to select the recording date of the ... on the selected date are not changed even though you can add a maximum of 99 movies on the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo," or 999 movies on a disc. • The images recorded on the screen. Select beforehand the media to use to confirm. z Tips • To a Playlist,...
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... category enables you of the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (p. 76). 66 UNFINALIZE You can format the media and recover the recordable free space (p. 72). DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you to be played on the disc (p. 74). FINALIZE You can select the ...media for movies (p. 28). PHOTO MEDIA SET (DCR-DVD810) You can enable discs to use the media for various purposes. (MANAGE MEDIA)...
... category enables you of the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (p. 76). 66 UNFINALIZE You can format the media and recover the recordable free space (p. 72). DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you to be played on the disc (p. 74). FINALIZE You can select the ...media for movies (p. 28). PHOTO MEDIA SET (DCR-DVD810) You can enable discs to use the media for various purposes. (MANAGE MEDIA)...