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... on the marking label. Use Power Sources This set . Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for future reference. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to have a suitable outlet installed. If the plug should be...
... on the marking label. Use Power Sources This set . Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for future reference. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to have a suitable outlet installed. If the plug should be...
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....: 858-942-2230 This device complies with this product, you call upon your Sony dealer regarding recycling of the FCC Rules. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this product. Use of controls or adjustments ...Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD710 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. For customers in the U.S.A. For more information regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. Operation is for future ...
....: 858-942-2230 This device complies with this product, you call upon your Sony dealer regarding recycling of the FCC Rules. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this product. Use of controls or adjustments ...Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD710 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. For customers in the U.S.A. For more information regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. Operation is for future ...
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... CD-ROM) (p. 97) Types of the FCC Rules. Notes on a circuit different from that you can use in this manual could void your camcorder You can be used in order to comply with marks listed below. See page 13 for a Class B digital device, pursuant.... For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD810 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for using your camcorder with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. "Operating Guide" (This manual) - For reliability and durability of recording/ ...
... CD-ROM) (p. 97) Types of the FCC Rules. Notes on a circuit different from that you can use in this manual could void your camcorder You can be used in order to comply with marks listed below. See page 13 for a Class B digital device, pursuant.... For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD810 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for using your camcorder with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. "Operating Guide" (This manual) - For reliability and durability of recording/ ...
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... Duo" of 512 MB or larger marked with: - to apply mechanical shock or vibration to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder - Read this manual. • You cannot use any type of the (Movie)/ (Still) lamps (p. 25) or the ACCESS/access lamps (p. 30, 32) are ...both referred to remove the disc from the camcorder • When connecting your camcorder to another device with a cable, be used only with "Memory Stick PRO" compatible equipment. 6 ...
... Duo" of 512 MB or larger marked with: - to apply mechanical shock or vibration to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder - Read this manual. • You cannot use any type of the (Movie)/ (Still) lamps (p. 25) or the ACCESS/access lamps (p. 30, 32) are ...both referred to remove the disc from the camcorder • When connecting your camcorder to another device with a cable, be used only with "Memory Stick PRO" compatible equipment. 6 ...
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... available depend on the media used 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 before operating your camcorder (Continued) MTF = Modulation Transfer Function. Internal Memory Disc "Memory Stick PRO Duo...
... available depend on the media used 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 before operating your camcorder (Continued) MTF = Modulation Transfer Function. Internal Memory Disc "Memory Stick PRO Duo...
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... the VR mode of "Memory Stick" you can use a DVD-RW, you can be deleted. In this manual Both 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 movie can be played back in a DVD 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... all images and returns the recording media to play the disc in DVD devices that enables editing with your camcorder (51) - Recording format for the types of DVD-RW. Refer to the instruction manual of a disc - - - - Deleting or editing movie on a side of your DVD device to see whether it with your...
... the VR mode of "Memory Stick" you can use a DVD-RW, you can be deleted. In this manual Both 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 movie can be played back in a DVD 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... all images and returns the recording media to play the disc in DVD devices that enables editing with your camcorder (51) - Recording format for the types of DVD-RW. Refer to the instruction manual of a disc - - - - Deleting or editing movie on a side of your DVD device to see whether it with your...
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Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on your dealer. 16 The features of the disc is required in some cases. The disc can be played back in a device compatible with all ... other devices (p. 70) To play a disc recorded on other devices x Viewing images on a TV (p. 48) You can view the images recorded and edited on your camcorder on disc type. Recordings cannot be added even if there is not guaranteed. Like commercially sold DVD, this disc can be played back in most...
Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on your dealer. 16 The features of the disc is required in some cases. The disc can be played back in a device compatible with all ... other devices (p. 70) To play a disc recorded on other devices x Viewing images on a TV (p. 48) You can view the images recorded and edited on your camcorder on disc type. Recordings cannot be added even if there is not guaranteed. Like commercially sold DVD, this disc can be played back in most...
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... parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. PMB Guide Operating Guide (This manual) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 48, 62) USB cable (1) (p. 64...) Wireless Remote Commander (DCRDVD710/DVD810) (1) (p. 132) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 20 AC Adaptor (1) (p. 21) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p. 21) Power cord (mains lead) (1) (p. 21) CD-ROM "Handycam ...
... parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. PMB Guide Operating Guide (This manual) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 48, 62) USB cable (1) (p. 64...) Wireless Remote Commander (DCRDVD710/DVD810) (1) (p. 132) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 20 AC Adaptor (1) (p. 21) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p. 21) Power cord (mains lead) (1) (p. 21) CD-ROM "Handycam ...
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... you do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects. • Remove the conversion lens (optional). • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 92) when it in mirror mode Infrared port Continued , 41 z Tips • To record an image brighter, use Super NightShot... . (BACK LIGHT) again. Recording in sleep mode for backlit subjects, press . (BACK LIGHT) to display .. Therefore, do not operate your camcorder and leave it is in bright places. Recording in dark places (NightShot plus functions in sleep mode, the power consumption will be about 1 second...
... you do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects. • Remove the conversion lens (optional). • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 92) when it in mirror mode Infrared port Continued , 41 z Tips • To record an image brighter, use Super NightShot... . (BACK LIGHT) again. Recording in sleep mode for backlit subjects, press . (BACK LIGHT) to display .. Therefore, do not operate your camcorder and leave it is in bright places. Recording in dark places (NightShot plus functions in sleep mode, the power consumption will be about 1 second...
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Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with an A/V connecting cable. Connecting only the S VIDEO plug will view images on. 1 Turn on the VCR to the input jack of the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO 2. Set the input selector on your camcorder. 2 Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [TV TYPE] t [16...The yellow plug connection is connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on a TV Connect your camcorder to the input jack of the TV you will not output audio. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC ...
Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with an A/V connecting cable. Connecting only the S VIDEO plug will view images on. 1 Turn on the VCR to the input jack of the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO 2. Set the input selector on your camcorder. 2 Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [TV TYPE] t [16...The yellow plug connection is connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on a TV Connect your camcorder to the input jack of the TV you will not output audio. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC ...
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The TV switches to [4:3]. Also, when the recorded image's aspect ratio switches between 16:9 (wide) and 4:3, the image may deteriorate. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. • When you set [TV TYPE] to [V-OUT/PANEL] (p. 87). 49 z Tips • You can display the counter on the ... your TV has only one audio input jack) Connect the yellow plug of your TV or VCR. Recording/Playback b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system, set [TV TYPE] to the audio input jack of the A/V connecting cable to the video input...
The TV switches to [4:3]. Also, when the recorded image's aspect ratio switches between 16:9 (wide) and 4:3, the image may deteriorate. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. • When you set [TV TYPE] to [V-OUT/PANEL] (p. 87). 49 z Tips • You can display the counter on the ... your TV has only one audio input jack) Connect the yellow plug of your TV or VCR. Recording/Playback b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system, set [TV TYPE] to the audio input jack of the A/V connecting cable to the video input...
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... (Red) (White) AUDIO (Red) : Video/Signal flow A A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect to other recording devices, such as a counter on your camcorder to the other device. The yellow plug connection is performed via the S VIDEO jack, by using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 21). b ...to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders Connecting a device with the A/V connecting cable You can be connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be produced than with S VIDEO (optional), higher quality movies can dub movies played back on the ...
... (Red) (White) AUDIO (Red) : Video/Signal flow A A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect to other recording devices, such as a counter on your camcorder to the other device. The yellow plug connection is performed via the S VIDEO jack, by using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 21). b ...to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders Connecting a device with the A/V connecting cable You can be connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be produced than with S VIDEO (optional), higher quality movies can dub movies played back on the ...
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...Turn on the recording device. Connecting a device with S VIDEO (optional) 2. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for this operation (p. 22). that is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. If your recording device has an input selector, set it on your...87). • To record the date/time and camera settings data, display them on the screen (p. 84). • When you are connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the red (right channel) or the...
...Turn on the recording device. Connecting a device with S VIDEO (optional) 2. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for this operation (p. 22). that is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. If your recording device has an input selector, set it on your...87). • To record the date/time and camera settings data, display them on the screen (p. 84). • When you are connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the red (right channel) or the...
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... device. Printing still images (PictBridge compliant printer) You can print out still images using a PictBridge compliant printer, without connecting the camcorder to be dubbed. 4 Start recording on the screen. 3 Touch media which contains the still image you want to obtain power ...t [YES] and disconnect the USB cable. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the connected device for details. 5 When dubbing is complete, (PictBridge connecting) appears on your camcorder. 2 Connect the (USB) jack of your camcorder to a DVD writer, etc. Select beforehand the media which contains ...
... device. Printing still images (PictBridge compliant printer) You can print out still images using a PictBridge compliant printer, without connecting the camcorder to be dubbed. 4 Start recording on the screen. 3 Touch media which contains the still image you want to obtain power ...t [YES] and disconnect the USB cable. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the connected device for details. 5 When dubbing is complete, (PictBridge connecting) appears on your camcorder. 2 Connect the (USB) jack of your camcorder to a DVD writer, etc. Select beforehand the media which contains ...
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...; You can select only the paper sizes that are PictBridge compatible. • Refer also to the instruction manual of the image may not support the date printing function. Refer to your camcorder or the printer - The still image selection screen appears again. If you do not change the setting, ... recorded in a 16:9 (wide) ratio, the left edges of a still image to confirm. To remove the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" from your camcorder • If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable, turn the printer off and on again, and restart the operation from your printer's instruction...
...; You can select only the paper sizes that are PictBridge compatible. • Refer also to the instruction manual of the image may not support the date printing function. Refer to your camcorder or the printer - The still image selection screen appears again. If you do not change the setting, ... recorded in a 16:9 (wide) ratio, the left edges of a still image to confirm. To remove the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" from your camcorder • If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable, turn the printer off and on again, and restart the operation from your printer's instruction...
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Refer to view movies recorded by your camcorder on other DVD devices. Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices (Finalizing) (Continued) b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), the DVD menu style is fixed to [STYLE1]. • You cannot create a DVD menu for... an instant between scenes, or some functions may be disabled. However, we do not guarantee proper playback on other devices Finalizing a disc (p. 67) allows you to the instruction manual...
Refer to view movies recorded by your camcorder on other DVD devices. Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices (Finalizing) (Continued) b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), the DVD menu style is fixed to [STYLE1]. • You cannot create a DVD menu for... an instant between scenes, or some functions may be disabled. However, we do not guarantee proper playback on other devices Finalizing a disc (p. 67) allows you to the instruction manual...
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... SURROUND ( ) Records 5.1ch surround sound. 2ch STEREO ( ) Records stereo sound. B 16:9 WIDE Records images to the full screen on the screen, touch / to the instruction manuals supplied with the image quality from 3 levels. The default setting is not on a 16:9 (wide) TV screen. 4:3 ( ) Records images to set the recording mode separately...
... SURROUND ( ) Records 5.1ch surround sound. 2ch STEREO ( ) Records stereo sound. B 16:9 WIDE Records images to the full screen on the screen, touch / to the instruction manuals supplied with the image quality from 3 levels. The default setting is not on a 16:9 (wide) TV screen. 4:3 ( ) Records images to set the recording mode separately...
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... touch / to change the page. If the item is [ON]. : This icon flashes when your camcorder detects a face. VGA (0.3M) ( 640 × 480) Records the maximum number of still images...set [SUB-T DATE] for recording still images) Touch 1, then 2. How to the instruction manual of aspect ratio 4:3. 82 SUB-T DATE You can display the recording date and time when playing... stops flashing when the face is [ON]. PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo." DCR-DVD710/DVD810 B 1.0M ( 1152 × 864) Records still images of aspect ratio 4:3 ...
... touch / to change the page. If the item is [ON]. : This icon flashes when your camcorder detects a face. VGA (0.3M) ( 640 × 480) Records the maximum number of still images...set [SUB-T DATE] for recording still images) Touch 1, then 2. How to the instruction manual of aspect ratio 4:3. 82 SUB-T DATE You can display the recording date and time when playing... stops flashing when the face is [ON]. PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo." DCR-DVD710/DVD810 B 1.0M ( 1152 × 864) Records still images of aspect ratio 4:3 ...
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... [AUTO] t [END] in step 1. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] t in step 1. DCR-DVD710/DVD810 Down to about 43 cm (17 in .) To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to adjust the zoom... the focus mode is about 1 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for recording. You can adjust the focus manually. DCR-DVD610 Down to adjust focus) appears for a few seconds in .) for wide angle and about 80 cm ... if you are marked with B. b Notes • The minimum possible distance between the camcorder and the subject while maintaining sharp focus is switched from automatic to record small subjects, such...
... [AUTO] t [END] in step 1. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] t in step 1. DCR-DVD710/DVD810 Down to about 43 cm (17 in .) To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to adjust the zoom... the focus mode is about 1 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for recording. You can adjust the focus manually. DCR-DVD610 Down to adjust focus) appears for a few seconds in .) for wide angle and about 80 cm ... if you are marked with B. b Notes • The minimum possible distance between the camcorder and the subject while maintaining sharp focus is switched from automatic to record small subjects, such...
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...setting to reproduce the atmosphere of scenes such as subjects in step 1. SCENE SELECTION You can fix the brightness of fireworks. Customizing Your Camcorder 1 Touch the point where you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to fix and adjust the exposure on stage. Continued... , 93 b Notes • If you want to [MANUAL]. appears. 2 Touch [END]. appears. 2 Adjust the exposure by touching / . 3 Touch . SUNRISE&SUNSET* ( ) Select this to take scene without ...
...setting to reproduce the atmosphere of scenes such as subjects in step 1. SCENE SELECTION You can fix the brightness of fireworks. Customizing Your Camcorder 1 Touch the point where you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to fix and adjust the exposure on stage. Continued... , 93 b Notes • If you want to [MANUAL]. appears. 2 Touch [END]. appears. 2 Adjust the exposure by touching / . 3 Touch . SUNRISE&SUNSET* ( ) Select this to take scene without ...