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... not expose the unit to have a suitable outlet installed. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for future reference. This symbol is intended to alert the user to fit, contact your dealer or local power company. Use Power Sources This set...
... not expose the unit to have a suitable outlet installed. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for future reference. This symbol is intended to alert the user to fit, contact your dealer or local power company. Use Power Sources This set...
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...Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD710 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669... WARNING Do not expose the batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you call upon your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This ...
...Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD710 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669... WARNING Do not expose the batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you call upon your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This ...
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...(2) this equipment. Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is no guarantee that you can use in this manual could void your camcorder with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the following measures: - Operation is subject to Part 15 of... that interference will not occur in accordance with marks listed below. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD810 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. special handling may cause harmful interference to operate this device must accept any interference received, including ...
...(2) this equipment. Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is no guarantee that you can use in this manual could void your camcorder with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the following measures: - Operation is subject to Part 15 of... that interference will not occur in accordance with marks listed below. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD810 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. special handling may cause harmful interference to operate this device must accept any interference received, including ...
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... the camcorder - b Note • Using a disc other than the above . • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" can be used only with a cable, be able to insert the connector plug in the correct way. Read this manual. • You cannot use any type of memory card other than those mentioned ...above may cause the unsatisfactory recording/playback or you may result in a malfunction of your camcorder.
... the camcorder - b Note • Using a disc other than the above . • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" can be used only with a cable, be able to insert the connector plug in the correct way. Read this manual. • You cannot use any type of memory card other than those mentioned ...above may cause the unsatisfactory recording/playback or you may result in a malfunction of your camcorder.
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...manual refers to change without notice. Internal Memory Disc "Memory Stick PRO Duo" 8 About the marks used in this manual are based on DCR...-DVD810. • Design and specifications of media and other accessories are subject to 8cm DVD discs. • In this manual...manual • The operations available depend on the media 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 manual, the internal memory (DCR-DVD810),...
...manual refers to change without notice. Internal Memory Disc "Memory Stick PRO Duo" 8 About the marks used in this manual are based on DCR...-DVD810. • Design and specifications of media and other accessories are subject to 8cm DVD discs. • In this manual...manual • The operations available depend on the media 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 manual, the internal memory (DCR-DVD810),...
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... or VR mode. VIDEO mode and VR mode Glossary (p. 135) Disc features Disc types and symbols Figures 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 Duo." z * Formatting deletes all images and ...returns the recording media to see whether it with your DVD device to its original empty state (p. 72). Refer to the instruction manual of your camcorder (deleting and rearranging the order of a disc - - - - Deleting or editing movie on a side of images). See page 6 for DVD-RW When you...
... or VR mode. VIDEO mode and VR mode Glossary (p. 135) Disc features Disc types and symbols Figures 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 Duo." z * Formatting deletes all images and ...returns the recording media to see whether it with your DVD device to its original empty state (p. 72). Refer to the instruction manual of your camcorder (deleting and rearranging the order of a disc - - - - Deleting or editing movie on a side of images). See page 6 for DVD-RW When you...
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.... Movies can be added even if there is required in some cases. For details, see page 67. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on other devices, you to add movies (p. 74). bNotes • The less the recording volume of a finalized disc depend on disc... , the more it takes time to finalize the disc first. Like commercially sold DVD, this disc can view the images recorded and edited on your camcorder on the connected TV. Unfinalizing allows you need to finalize the disc. But finalizing is free space left. Using your...
.... Movies can be added even if there is required in some cases. For details, see page 67. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on other devices, you to add movies (p. 74). bNotes • The less the recording volume of a finalized disc depend on disc... , the more it takes time to finalize the disc first. Like commercially sold DVD, this disc can view the images recorded and edited on your camcorder on the connected TV. Unfinalizing allows you need to finalize the disc. But finalizing is free space left. Using your...
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... Make sure that item supplied. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. 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...
... Make sure that item supplied. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. 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...
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... objects. • Remove the conversion lens (optional). • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 92) when it in dark places, set the time after about half that used during recording, your camcorder and leave it is in bright places. If you press QUICK ON again when... Recording in dark places (NightShot plus function (p. 95). You can set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON to start next recording, your camcorder automatically turns off in mirror mode Infrared port Continued , 41 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, ...
... objects. • Remove the conversion lens (optional). • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 92) when it in dark places, set the time after about half that used during recording, your camcorder and leave it is in bright places. If you press QUICK ON again when... Recording in dark places (NightShot plus function (p. 95). You can set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON to start next recording, your camcorder automatically turns off in mirror mode Infrared port Continued , 41 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, ...
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...ratio of the TV you will not output audio. Set the input selector on your camcorder. 2 Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [TV TYPE] t [16:9] or [4:3] t . 48 Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (optional). The yellow plug connection is connected to a VCR... Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR. Connect the white and red plugs (left/right audio) and the S...
...ratio of the TV you will not output audio. Set the input selector on your camcorder. 2 Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [TV TYPE] t [16:9] or [4:3] t . 48 Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (optional). The yellow plug connection is connected to a VCR... Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR. Connect the white and red plugs (left/right audio) and the S...
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Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. • When you set [TV TYPE] to [4:3], the image quality may jitter. • When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the 16:9 (wide) signal, set [TV TYPE] to [4:3]. Also, when the recorded image's aspect ratio switches between 16:9 (wide) and 4:3, the...
Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. • When you set [TV TYPE] to [4:3], the image quality may jitter. • When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the 16:9 (wide) signal, set [TV TYPE] to [4:3]. Also, when the recorded image's aspect ratio switches between 16:9 (wide) and 4:3, the...
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...Since dubbing is not necessary. Connect the device in either of the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to the other device via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. Device without S VIDEO jack IN Device ... higher quality movies can dub movies played back on the screen of the monitor device connected, Connect your camcorder to other recording devices, such as a counter on your camcorder to the input jack of the other device. Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders Connecting a device...
...Since dubbing is not necessary. Connect the device in either of the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to the other device via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. Device without S VIDEO jack IN Device ... higher quality movies can dub movies played back on the screen of the monitor device connected, Connect your camcorder to other recording devices, such as a counter on your camcorder to the input jack of the other device. Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders Connecting a device...
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... is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder, you want to your camcorder. Refer also to be connected. 1 Turn on your recording device for this operation (p. 22). Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to the instruction manuals supplied with your camcorder. 2 Select the media which contains the movie you can...
... is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder, you want to your camcorder. Refer also to be connected. 1 Turn on your recording device for this operation (p. 22). Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to the instruction manuals supplied with your camcorder. 2 Select the media which contains the movie you can...
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... still images (PictBridge compliant printer) You can print out still images using a PictBridge compliant printer, without connecting the camcorder to obtain power from the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 21). Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the connected device for details. 5 When dubbing is complete, (PictBridge connecting) appears on the screen. 3 Touch...
... still images (PictBridge compliant printer) You can print out still images using a PictBridge compliant printer, without connecting the camcorder to obtain power from the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 21). Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the connected device for details. 5 When dubbing is complete, (PictBridge connecting) appears on the screen. 3 Touch...
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...8226; Some printer models may not be used. • Do not attempt the following : - 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 ...camera, regardless of model or manufacturer. • You can select only the paper sizes that are PictBridge compatible. • Refer also to the instruction manual of a still image to be printed. Press and hold the still image on the screen. To press (VIEW IMAGES) - Editing 4 Touch the ...
...8226; Some printer models may not be used. • Do not attempt the following : - 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 ...camera, regardless of model or manufacturer. • You can select only the paper sizes that are PictBridge compatible. • Refer also to the instruction manual of a still image to be printed. Press and hold the still image on the screen. To press (VIEW IMAGES) - Editing 4 Touch the ...
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Refer to the instruction manual of the computer can be placed horizontally. • On some devices, some discs may not be played back, movies may freeze for a DVD-RW (VR ... an 8 cm CD adaptor with an 8 cm DVD as that was recorded on your camcorder on other devices without finalizing the disc. 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...
Refer to the instruction manual of the computer can be placed horizontally. • On some devices, some discs may not be played back, movies may freeze for a DVD-RW (VR ... an 8 cm CD adaptor with an 8 cm DVD as that was recorded on your camcorder on other devices without finalizing the disc. 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...
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... the NightShot plus (p. 41) or the [S. b Notes • Set [TV TYPE] correctly according to record, you can select the aspect ratio according to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. NIGHTSHOT PLS] (p. 95) function to the TV connected for playback (p. 48). 80 WIDE SELECT When recording images, you can record clearer...
... the NightShot plus (p. 41) or the [S. b Notes • Set [TV TYPE] correctly according to record, you can select the aspect ratio according to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. NIGHTSHOT PLS] (p. 95) function to the TV connected for playback (p. 48). 80 WIDE SELECT When recording images, you can record clearer...
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... be recored in a movie is limited. PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording still images) Touch 1, then 2. DCR-DVD710/DVD810 B 1.0M ( 1152 × 864) Records still images of aspect ratio 4:3 clearly. 0.2M ...Records the maximum number of still images of the playback device. Also refer to the instruction manual of aspect ratio 4:3. 82 MOVIE SETTINGS (Continued) b Notes • When the remaining recordable...and time when playing back a disc on a device with B. S INDEX SET The camcorder detects faces automatically during movie recording. Face icons and their meanings : This icon appears when...
... be recored in a movie is limited. PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording still images) Touch 1, then 2. DCR-DVD710/DVD810 B 1.0M ( 1152 × 864) Records still images of aspect ratio 4:3 clearly. 0.2M ...Records the maximum number of still images of the playback device. Also refer to the instruction manual of aspect ratio 4:3. 82 MOVIE SETTINGS (Continued) b Notes • When the remaining recordable...and time when playing back a disc on a device with B. S INDEX SET The camcorder detects faces automatically during movie recording. Face icons and their meanings : This icon appears when...
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... Touch (focusing on close distance. - To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] t in step 1. TELE MACRO This is switched from automatic to manual. - DCR-DVD710/DVD810 Down to about 43 cm (17 in.) - b Notes • When recording a distant subject, focusing may be adjusted farther away. 3 Touch ... b Notes • The minimum possible distance between the camcorder and the subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for recording. When you set focus manually. 92 1 Touch the subject on the screen. 9 ...
... Touch (focusing on close distance. - To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] t in step 1. TELE MACRO This is switched from automatic to manual. - DCR-DVD710/DVD810 Down to about 43 cm (17 in.) - b Notes • When recording a distant subject, focusing may be adjusted farther away. 3 Touch ... b Notes • The minimum possible distance between the camcorder and the subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for recording. When you set focus manually. 92 1 Touch the subject on the screen. 9 ...
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SCENE SELECTION You can fix the brightness of an image manually. CANDLE ( ) Select this to [MANUAL]. Customizing Your Camcorder 1 Touch the point where you set to take scene without the [SCENE SELECTION] function. FIREWORKS* ( ) Select this to the subject..., so that it is strong contrast between the subject and the background, such as sunsets or sunrises. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p....
SCENE SELECTION You can fix the brightness of an image manually. CANDLE ( ) Select this to [MANUAL]. Customizing Your Camcorder 1 Touch the point where you set to take scene without the [SCENE SELECTION] function. FIREWORKS* ( ) Select this to the subject..., so that it is strong contrast between the subject and the background, such as sunsets or sunrises. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p....