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... 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 ...Information Quick 129 Reference Spanish Quick Guide/ 140 Guía rápida en español © 2008 Sony Corporation http://www.sony.net/ Printed on...
... 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 ...Information Quick 129 Reference Spanish Quick Guide/ 140 Guía rápida en español © 2008 Sony Corporation http://www.sony.net/ Printed on...
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... PRO Duo" or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. • When using a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" with "Mark2" or without. • See page 33 for your camcorder" (p. 121). • To prevent media from being broken or recorded images from being lost, do not do the following parts. Using the... camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following when either with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment, be sure to insert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" into the terminal will ...
... PRO Duo" or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. • When using a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" with "Mark2" or without. • See page 33 for your camcorder" (p. 121). • To prevent media from being broken or recorded images from being lost, do not do the following parts. Using the... camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following when either with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment, be sure to insert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" into the terminal will ...
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...• Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to a malfunction of data occurs on -screen displays in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Images cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to direct sunlight for video...perform [ EMPTY] (p. 77) to make sure the image and sound are normal results of the camcorder. Continued , 7 DCR-DVD610/DVD710 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for a long time, fragmentation of the camcorder, recording media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the LCD screen and the viewfinder. When ...
...• Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to a malfunction of data occurs on -screen displays in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Images cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to direct sunlight for video...perform [ EMPTY] (p. 77) to make sure the image and sound are normal results of the camcorder. Continued , 7 DCR-DVD610/DVD710 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for a long time, fragmentation of the camcorder, recording media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the LCD screen and the viewfinder. When ...
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... without notice. The following marks are based on the media used. Internal Memory Disc "Memory Stick PRO Duo" 8 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 (DCR-DVD810), a disc and a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" are called the media. • Unless otherwise specifically indicated, illustrations in this manual are used in this before operating your camcorder (...
... without notice. The following marks are based on the media used. Internal Memory Disc "Memory Stick PRO Duo" 8 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 (DCR-DVD810), a disc and a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" are called the media. • Unless otherwise specifically indicated, illustrations in this manual are used in this before operating your camcorder (...
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... 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 your needs 12 Media for your camcorder 13 Using your camcorder 55 Dividing movies 58 Creating the Playlist ...Step 5: Selecting 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 ...
... 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 your needs 12 Media for your camcorder 13 Using your camcorder 55 Dividing movies 58 Creating the Playlist ...Step 5: Selecting 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 ...
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...] (DCRDVD810) according to a disc without connecting another device (p. 55). For details on the camcorder, you can dub movies recorded on the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" to your camcorder. Enjoying with Your Camcorder Enjoy using various "Media" according to dub movie contents depending on the type of your needs. To set...
...] (DCRDVD810) according to a disc without connecting another device (p. 55). For details on the camcorder, you can dub movies recorded on the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" to your camcorder. Enjoying with Your Camcorder Enjoy using various "Media" according to dub movie contents depending on the type of your needs. To set...
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... - Finalizing required to its original empty state (p. 72). z * Formatting deletes all images and returns the recording media to play the disc in your camcorder. Media for your camcorder Enjoying with Your Camcorder With your camcorder, you can use a DVD-RW, you can choose the recording format from VIDEO mode or VR mode. See... not finalized may cause the computer to play on other devices (67) z z *1-** z z Making longer recordings 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 VIDEO mode, only the...
... - Finalizing required to its original empty state (p. 72). z * Formatting deletes all images and returns the recording media to play the disc in your camcorder. Media for your camcorder Enjoying with Your Camcorder With your camcorder, you can use a DVD-RW, you can choose the recording format from VIDEO mode or VR mode. See... not finalized may cause the computer to play on other devices (67) z z *1-** z z Making longer recordings 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 VIDEO mode, only the...
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... 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. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of a disc.... bit rate, and this reduces the overall recording time. 14 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...
... 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. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of a disc.... bit rate, and this reduces the overall recording time. 14 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...
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...computer, and save them on your needs. Yes No For long recording * Select the recording format and format the disc on your camcorder 1Selecting media (p. 28) You can select the disc from [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p. 75). 2Recording images (p. 38) 3Editing/Saving images The ...depend on a disc, select the disc that best suits your camcorder? zTips • You can select media separately for movies and still images. Continued , 15 Enjoying with Your Camcorder Using your camcorder (p. 30). In the case of media within your camcorder (p. 55) x Dubbing movies to other devices (p. 62) ...
...computer, and save them on your needs. Yes No For long recording * Select the recording format and format the disc on your camcorder 1Selecting media (p. 28) You can select the disc from [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p. 75). 2Recording images (p. 38) 3Editing/Saving images The ...depend on a disc, select the disc that best suits your camcorder? zTips • You can select media separately for movies and still images. Continued , 15 Enjoying with Your Camcorder Using your camcorder (p. 30). In the case of media within your camcorder (p. 55) x Dubbing movies to other devices (p. 62) ...
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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" - " ... Page 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 (p. 78). *1 You can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34...
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" - " ... Page 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 (p. 78). *1 You can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34...
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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... selecting the media. • All times measured with the viewfinder while the LCD panel is closed 170 165 195 350 415 785 925 Continued , 23 Bottom: 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... selecting the media. • All times measured with the viewfinder while the LCD panel is closed 170 165 195 350 415 785 925 Continued , 23 Bottom: When recording...
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...The available recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in a narrow space, such as the AC Adaptor is still supplied to it is recommended that you use an NP-FH70/NPFH100 battery pack (DCR-DVD710/DVD810). • We do not recommend using an NP-FH30, which... when using your camcorder is turned off the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 25)/ ACCESS lamp (p. 30)/access lamp (p. 32). • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or Battery Info (p. 22) will be shorter depending on . The battery pack is worn-out (for selecting the media. The battery pack...
...The available recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in a narrow space, such as the AC Adaptor is still supplied to it is recommended that you use an NP-FH70/NPFH100 battery pack (DCR-DVD710/DVD810). • We do not recommend using an NP-FH30, which... when using your camcorder is turned off the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 25)/ ACCESS lamp (p. 30)/access lamp (p. 32). • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or Battery Info (p. 22) will be shorter depending on . The battery pack is worn-out (for selecting the media. The battery pack...
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... the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the media, and can change the on-screen displays to OPEN. After recording, set the date and time again (p. 124). • It takes a ... 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 to be ready to shoot after the power is practical when you use your camcorder unoperated for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery and...
... the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the media, and can change the on-screen displays to OPEN. After recording, set the date and time again (p. 124). • It takes a ... 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 to be ready to shoot after the power is practical when you use your camcorder unoperated for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery and...
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... memory*, a disc, or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo." DCR-DVD610/DVD710 In the default setting, movies are recorded on other media, select media again. Step 5: Selecting media You can set the media to be used for movies 1 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MOVIE MEDIA SET]. The movie media is changed. 2 Touch the desired media. 3 Touch [YES]. 28 For still images, you record...
... memory*, a disc, or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo." DCR-DVD610/DVD710 In the default setting, movies are recorded on other media, select media again. Step 5: Selecting media You can set the media to be used for movies 1 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MOVIE MEDIA SET]. The movie media is changed. 2 Touch the desired media. 3 Touch [YES]. 28 For still images, you record...
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... a disc for still images (DCR-DVD810) 1 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. Media icon 2 Touch the desired media. Internal memory* Disc (The icon differs depending on the lamp of the screen. The still image media is changed. To confirm the selected media 1 Slide the POWER switch to check the media. 2 Confirm the media icon displayed at the upper...
... a disc for still images (DCR-DVD810) 1 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. Media icon 2 Touch the desired media. Internal memory* Disc (The icon differs depending on the lamp of the screen. The still image media is changed. To confirm the selected media 1 Slide the POWER switch to check the media. 2 Confirm the media icon displayed at the upper...
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...However, the disc recognition process (step 4) does not start recording on the disc: - z Tips • When you use it may cause your camcorder to your camcorder even when your hand or other objects, when opening or closing the disc cover, it again to remove a disc if the disc has scratches...previously recorded images from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 34) is set incorrectly, it may take about 10 minutes to record new images, see "Formatting media" (p. 72). • You can check the right disc using a double-sided disc, take ...
...However, the disc recognition process (step 4) does not start recording on the disc: - z Tips • When you use it may cause your camcorder to your camcorder even when your hand or other objects, when opening or closing the disc cover, it again to remove a disc if the disc has scratches...previously recorded images from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 34) is set incorrectly, it may take about 10 minutes to record new images, see "Formatting media" (p. 72). • You can check the right disc using a double-sided disc, take ...
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...Duo." Figures in the table are of when using a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" made by Sony Corporation. Lightly push the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" in minutes of still images. 33 to the camcorder - to apply mechanical shock or vibration to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the..." will be possible that there is not enough free space.] is less than 5 minutes, appears. b Notes • To prevent media from being broken or recorded images from the camcorder • Do not open the Memory Stick Duo cover during recording. • Inserting a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" forcibly in step...
...Duo." Figures in the table are of when using a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" made by Sony Corporation. Lightly push the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" in minutes of still images. 33 to the camcorder - to apply mechanical shock or vibration to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the..." will be possible that there is not enough free space.] is less than 5 minutes, appears. b Notes • To prevent media from being broken or recorded images from the camcorder • Do not open the Memory Stick Duo cover during recording. • Inserting a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" forcibly in step...
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...CHG), turn it fully B (a shutter click sounds). [STBY] t [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. * Movies are recorded on the selected media (p. 28). It also makes the screen font size larger for easy viewing. R Movies 1 Turn the POWER switch G until the (Still) lamp lights up ....Press EASY A. The images are recorded in the [SP] recording mode. Recording/Playback Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam operation) Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can perform recording or playing back operation without detailed settings.
...CHG), turn it fully B (a shutter click sounds). [STBY] t [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. * Movies are recorded on the selected media (p. 28). It also makes the screen font size larger for easy viewing. R Movies 1 Turn the POWER switch G until the (Still) lamp lights up ....Press EASY A. The images are recorded in the [SP] recording mode. Recording/Playback Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam operation) Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can perform recording or playing back operation without detailed settings.
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...Continued , 35 Movies: Touch the tab and the movie to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Toggles Play or Pause as you select [DISC] on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) I (or D). Displays still images. * When you touch. Recording/Playback Playing back recorded movies/still images 1 ...Turn the POWER switch G to turn on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28), a disc type appears. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on "Memory Stick PRO Duo"). Returns to be played back. Searches for...
...Continued , 35 Movies: Touch the tab and the movie to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Toggles Play or Pause as you select [DISC] on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) I (or D). Displays still images. * When you touch. Recording/Playback Playing back recorded movies/still images 1 ...Turn the POWER switch G to turn on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28), a disc type appears. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on "Memory Stick PRO Duo"). Returns to be played back. Searches for...
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Recording date/time* Previous/Next zTips • You can change the movie media with [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28). Side show (p. 47) Goes to the VISUAL INDEX screen. * The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Returns... by 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 be...
Recording date/time* Previous/Next zTips • You can change the movie media with [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28). Side show (p. 47) Goes to the VISUAL INDEX screen. * The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Returns... by 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 be...
