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...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 record quickly (QUICK ON 41 Recording in dark places (NightShot ... Playing a disc on , and setting the date and time 25 Changing the language setting .. 26 Step 4: Making adjustments before operating your camcorder 15 " HOME" and " OPTION" - Taking advantage of two types of Contents 9 Subject examples and solutions ... 11 Enjoying with playback ...
...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 record quickly (QUICK ON 41 Recording in dark places (NightShot ... Playing a disc on , and setting the date and time 25 Changing the language setting .. 26 Step 4: Making adjustments before operating your camcorder 15 " HOME" and " OPTION" - Taking advantage of two types of Contents 9 Subject examples and solutions ... 11 Enjoying with playback ...
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..., see page 79. *2 The item is available during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). 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 (p. 78). *1 You can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34) when you select [INT. the starting...
..., see page 79. *2 The item is available during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). 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 (p. 78). *1 You can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34) when you select [INT. the starting...
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... that item supplied. Picture Motion Browser (Software) - 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...
... that item supplied. Picture Motion Browser (Software) - 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...
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... the recording side or pickup lens (p. 123). z Tips • When you use it may take care not to smudge the surface with your camcorder is right for you can check the right disc using a double-sided disc, take some time to obstruct the operation with fingerprints. • If...However, the disc recognition process (step 4) does not start recording on the screen. When the formatting is fixed to use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 34) is set incorrectly, it again to malfunction. • Do not touch the disc with fingerprints, etc. In that is turned off. ...
... the recording side or pickup lens (p. 123). z Tips • When you use it may take care not to smudge the surface with your camcorder is right for you can check the right disc using a double-sided disc, take some time to obstruct the operation with fingerprints. • If...However, the disc recognition process (step 4) does not start recording on the screen. When the formatting is fixed to use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 34) is set incorrectly, it again to malfunction. • Do not touch the disc with fingerprints, etc. In that is turned off. ...
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... A (a beep sounds), then press it while pressing the green button. Flashing t Lights up . 2 Press EASY A. 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. The images are recorded in...
... A (a beep sounds), then press it while pressing the green button. Flashing t Lights up . 2 Press EASY A. 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. The images are recorded in...
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Recording date/time* Previous/Next zTips • You can change the movie media with [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (DCR-DVD810) (p. 28). 36 Returns to [DATE/TIME] (p. 84). 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 the...
Recording date/time* Previous/Next zTips • You can change the movie media with [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (DCR-DVD810) (p. 28). 36 Returns to [DATE/TIME] (p. 84). 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 the...
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...disc on other devices or a computer, you want to add effects to the default settings. from the screen. disappears Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation (p. 74). 37 For details, see page 67. If you finalize the disc even if the disc has free space. • ...use some menu items are automatically set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation since they are fixed. Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation You cannot use the (OPTION) menu. • Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you need to display the menu items available for setup changes (p....
...disc on other devices or a computer, you want to add effects to the default settings. from the screen. disappears Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation (p. 74). 37 For details, see page 67. If you finalize the disc even if the disc has free space. • ...use some menu items are automatically set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation since they are fixed. Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation You cannot use the (OPTION) menu. • Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you need to display the menu items available for setup changes (p....
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...8226; You can select up to delete (p. 28). Deleting movies Select beforehand the media which contains the movie you cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). To delete all movies at one time. Continued , 51 b Notes • When you select [DISC] on [MOVIE ...time 1 In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL]. 2 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 3 When [Completed.] appears, touch . The selected movie is marked with . Cancel Easy Handycam operation first. 1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ DELETE]. 4 Touch the movie to select the recording date of the ...
...8226; You can select up to delete (p. 28). Deleting movies Select beforehand the media which contains the movie you cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). To delete all movies at one time. Continued , 51 b Notes • When you select [DISC] on [MOVIE ...time 1 In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL]. 2 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 3 When [Completed.] appears, touch . The selected movie is marked with . Cancel Easy Handycam operation first. 1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ DELETE]. 4 Touch the movie to select the recording date of the ...
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... movies onto the disc after adding movies (p.69) Playback on other devices Finalize Only in other devices after finalizing the disc. Cancel Easy Handycam operation. b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you wish to a finalized disc (p.74) Movies cannot be added...
... movies onto the disc after adding movies (p.69) Playback on other devices Finalize Only in other devices after finalizing the disc. Cancel Easy Handycam operation. b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you wish to a finalized disc (p.74) Movies cannot be added...
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... sure that the DVD drive of your device. • If you have created a DVD menu (p. 69), you to view movies recorded by your camcorder, you must finalize the disc (p. 67). z Tips • Devices that support subtitles can display the recording date and time where the subtitles normally ...appear (p. 82). 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 a DVD-RW (VR mode). 70...
... sure that the DVD drive of your device. • If you have created a DVD menu (p. 69), you to view movies recorded by your camcorder, you must finalize the disc (p. 67). z Tips • Devices that support subtitles can display the recording date and time where the subtitles normally ...appear (p. 82). 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 a DVD-RW (VR mode). 70...
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....] appears, touch . • You cannot format a disc that has been protected on your camcorder. 3 Insert the disc to be formatted into your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), the recording format is fixed to VIDEO mode. You can format each side.... Cancel the protection with the original device, and then format it. Format the disc again to your camcorder. 4 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA...
....] appears, touch . • You cannot format a disc that has been protected on your camcorder. 3 Insert the disc to be formatted into your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), the recording format is fixed to VIDEO mode. You can format each side.... Cancel the protection with the original device, and then format it. Format the disc again to your camcorder. 4 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA...
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.../SUMMERTIME 88 LANGUAGE SET*2 88 GENERAL SET (p. 88) Items Page DEMO MODE 88 CALIBRATION 122 A.SHUT OFF 89 QUICK ON STBY 89 REMOTE CTRL*1 89 *1 DCR-DVD710/DVD810 *2 You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). *3 [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34) Customizing Your Camcorder 79
.../SUMMERTIME 88 LANGUAGE SET*2 88 GENERAL SET (p. 88) Items Page DEMO MODE 88 CALIBRATION 122 A.SHUT OFF 89 QUICK ON STBY 89 REMOTE CTRL*1 89 *1 DCR-DVD710/DVD810 *2 You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). *3 [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34) Customizing Your Camcorder 79
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... MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on a computer. Activating functions using your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy...
... MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on a computer. Activating functions using your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy...
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... charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 21). • Connect the plug of your camcorder is not displayed. • The OPTION MENU cannot be used simultaneously 109 Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/Remote Commander The power does not turn on . DUBBING button (DCR-DVD810) (p. 55) The...the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 21). If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/ Remote Commander 101 • Batteries/Power sources 102 • LCD screen/Viewfinder 103 • Media 103...
... charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 21). • Connect the plug of your camcorder is not displayed. • The OPTION MENU cannot be used simultaneously 109 Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/Remote Commander The power does not turn on . DUBBING button (DCR-DVD810) (p. 55) The...the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 21). If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/ Remote Commander 101 • Batteries/Power sources 102 • LCD screen/Viewfinder 103 • Media 103...
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...Handycam operation (p. 34). - [MOVIE MEDIA SET] - [PHOTO MEDIA SET]* - [AUDIO MODE]** - [WIDE SELECT] - [SUB-T DATE] - [ INDEX SET] - [ IMAGE SIZE] - [FILE NO.] - [FLASH MODE]** - [ DISPLAY] - [VOLUME] - [BEEP] - [TV TYPE] - [CLOCK SET] - [AREA SET] - [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] - [ LANGUAGE SET] - [DEMO MODE] * DCR-DVD810 **DCR-DVD710/DVD810 Your camcorder... vibrates. • Vibration occurs depending on your camcorder again. • Charge the battery pack (p. 21).
...Handycam operation (p. 34). - [MOVIE MEDIA SET] - [PHOTO MEDIA SET]* - [AUDIO MODE]** - [WIDE SELECT] - [SUB-T DATE] - [ INDEX SET] - [ IMAGE SIZE] - [FILE NO.] - [FLASH MODE]** - [ DISPLAY] - [VOLUME] - [BEEP] - [TV TYPE] - [CLOCK SET] - [AREA SET] - [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] - [ LANGUAGE SET] - [DEMO MODE] * DCR-DVD810 **DCR-DVD710/DVD810 Your camcorder... vibrates. • Vibration occurs depending on your camcorder again. • Charge the battery pack (p. 21).
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... • The A/V connecting cable is not correct on the 4:3 TV connected to edit or record additional images on a disc recorded on your camcorder using other devices You cannot hear the sound on the TV connected to the input jack of the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) ...; Set [TV TYPE] depending on your camcorder. • This is because only the S VIDEO plug is connected. The aspect ratio of following movies (p. 51). - Make sure that you cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). • Images protected on another device cannot be divided. Do ...
... • The A/V connecting cable is not correct on the 4:3 TV connected to edit or record additional images on a disc recorded on your camcorder using other devices You cannot hear the sound on the TV connected to the input jack of the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) ...; Set [TV TYPE] depending on your camcorder. • This is because only the S VIDEO plug is connected. The aspect ratio of following movies (p. 51). - Make sure that you cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). • Images protected on another device cannot be divided. Do ...
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On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," " ," "Memory Stick Micro," "MagicGate," " ," "MagicGate Memory Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • DVD...
On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," " ," "Memory Stick Micro," "MagicGate," " ," "MagicGate Memory Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • DVD...