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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 this product ...
... 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 this product ...
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...Record the serial number in the U.S.A. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD710 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for ... have any interference received, including interference that may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). The number below . Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD610 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, ...
...Record the serial number in the U.S.A. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD710 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for ... have any interference received, including interference that may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). The number below . Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD610 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, ...
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... the following measures: - If this equipment. Battery pack This device complies with two kinds of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD810 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Address: ... that interference will not occur in accordance with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual could void your camcorder with marks listed below. special handling may cause undesired operation. "PMB Guide" for a digital device pursuant to operate this equipment ...
... the following measures: - If this equipment. Battery pack This device complies with two kinds of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD810 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Address: ... that interference will not occur in accordance with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual could void your camcorder with marks listed below. special handling may cause undesired operation. "PMB Guide" for a digital device pursuant to operate this equipment ...
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... points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on -screen displays in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Unauthorized recording of the sun only in any problems. - Change the screen language before using extremely highprecision ...• Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to direct sunlight for trial recording. - DCR-DVD610/DVD710 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for long periods of the camcorder, recording media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the countries/regions. When you need an...
... points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on -screen displays in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Unauthorized recording of the sun only in any problems. - Change the screen language before using extremely highprecision ...• Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to direct sunlight for trial recording. - DCR-DVD610/DVD710 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for long periods of the camcorder, recording media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the countries/regions. When you need an...
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... in this before operating your camcorder (Continued) MTF = Modulation Transfer Function. Read this manual • The operations available depend on DCR-DVD810. • Design and specifications of media you actually see. • Discs in this manual refers to 8cm DVD discs. • In this manual, the internal memory (DCR-DVD810), a disc and a "Memory...
... in this before operating your camcorder (Continued) MTF = Modulation Transfer Function. Read this manual • The operations available depend on DCR-DVD810. • Design and specifications of media you actually see. • Discs in this manual refers to 8cm DVD discs. • In this manual, the internal memory (DCR-DVD810), a disc and a "Memory...
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...and time 25 Changing the language setting .. 26 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 VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 62 Printing still images..."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...
...and time 25 Changing the language setting .. 26 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 VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 62 Printing still images..."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...
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...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 the HOME MENU 78 Using the HOME MENU 78 List ...What you can do with Windows computer 97 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 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 ...
...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 the HOME MENU 78 Using the HOME MENU 78 List ...What you can do with Windows computer 97 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 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 ...
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... 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) according to another device... or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (p. 28). b Notes • You may not be able to dub movie contents depending on the compatibility of media to your camcorder. To set the media for recording/playback/editing from one type of types, see page 55. 12
... 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) according to another device... or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (p. 28). b Notes • You may not be able to dub movie contents depending on the compatibility of media to your camcorder. To set the media for recording/playback/editing from one type of types, see page 55. 12
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...deletes all images and returns the recording media to play the disc in a DVD drive on a computer. Continued , 13 Media for your camcorder Enjoying with your camcorder (deleting and rearranging the order of images). A recording format that is indicated as and VR mode as . A DVD+RW that enables ...editing with Your Camcorder With your camcorder, you can be recorded z on either the internal memory (DCR-DVD810), an 8cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R or DVD+R DL disc, or a "Memory Stick...
...deletes all images and returns the recording media to play the disc in a DVD drive on a computer. Continued , 13 Media for your camcorder Enjoying with your camcorder (deleting and rearranging the order of images). A recording format that is indicated as and VR mode as . A DVD+RW that enables ...editing with Your Camcorder With your camcorder, you can be recorded z on either the internal memory (DCR-DVD810), an 8cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R or DVD+R DL disc, or a "Memory Stick...
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...rate. Media type * 9M (HQ) (high quality) 115 (100) 20 (18) 6M (SP) (standard quality) 170 (100) 30 (18) 3M (LP) (long play) * DCR-DVD810 325 (215) 60 (44) z Tips • Figures such as 9M and 6M in ( ) are the minimum recording time. M stands for Mbps. • You can... INFO] (p. 71). • When you use a double-sided disc, you can record images on 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 the recording time of a disc. Movies containing quickly moving and...
...rate. Media type * 9M (HQ) (high quality) 115 (100) 20 (18) 6M (SP) (standard quality) 170 (100) 30 (18) 3M (LP) (long play) * DCR-DVD810 325 (215) 60 (44) z Tips • Figures such as 9M and 6M in ( ) are the minimum recording time. M stands for Mbps. • You can... INFO] (p. 71). • When you use a double-sided disc, you can record images on 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 the recording time of a disc. Movies containing quickly moving and...
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... 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) when you select [INT. the starting point for operations with your camcorder model. " HOME" and " OPTION" - MEMORY] (DCR-DVD810) or [MEMORY STICK] on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28). *3 You may...
... 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) when you select [INT. the starting point for operations with your camcorder model. " HOME" and " OPTION" - MEMORY] (DCR-DVD810) or [MEMORY STICK] on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28). *3 You may...
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...-FH100 390 Recording time Approximate time (min.) available when you do when charging the battery pack. When recording on the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" DCR-DVD610 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording time 110 120 130 140 280 300 625...
...-FH100 390 Recording time Approximate time (min.) available when you do when charging the battery pack. When recording on the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" DCR-DVD610 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording time 110 120 130 140 280 300 625...
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...-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 . Getting Started DCR-DVD710/DVD810 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording... 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 recording time 80 95 95 110 205 235 470 535 Typical recording ...
...-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 . Getting Started DCR-DVD710/DVD810 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording... 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 recording time 80 95 95 110 205 235 470 535 Typical recording ...
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...) is disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any metallic objects. On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F) (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is recommended). • The available ...recording and playback time will be shorter when you use an NP-FH70/NPFH100 battery pack (DCR-DVD710/DVD810). • We do not recommend using the AC Adaptor. On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, turn the POWER ...
...) is disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any metallic objects. On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F) (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is recommended). • The available ...recording and playback time will be shorter when you use an NP-FH70/NPFH100 battery pack (DCR-DVD710/DVD810). • We do not recommend using the AC Adaptor. On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, turn the POWER ...
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... 26 In that case, charge the built-in a specified language. Adjusting the LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). 290 degrees (max.) 190 degrees to OPEN. You cannot operate your...may be ready to shoot after the power is practical when you use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in bright conditions or you leave your camcorder unoperated for approximately 5 minutes, to make the battery last longer (DCR-DVD710/DVD810) Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for information concerning "World time difference...
... 26 In that case, charge the built-in a specified language. Adjusting the LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). 290 degrees (max.) 190 degrees to OPEN. You cannot operate your...may be ready to shoot after the power is practical when you use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in bright conditions or you leave your camcorder unoperated for approximately 5 minutes, to make the battery last longer (DCR-DVD710/DVD810) Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for information concerning "World time difference...
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... or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo." For still images, you record, play back, or edit images on other media, select media again. DCR-DVD610/DVD710 In the default setting, movies are recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" only. Selecting media for movies and still images separately. The movie...are recorded on the internal memory. * Internal memory Movie Disc Still image "Memory Stick PRO Duo" * DCR-DVD810 b Notes • You can select the internal memory*, a disc, or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo." DCR-DVD810 In the default setting, both movies and still images are recorded on a disc.
... or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo." For still images, you record, play back, or edit images on other media, select media again. DCR-DVD610/DVD710 In the default setting, movies are recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" only. Selecting media for movies and still images separately. The movie...are recorded on the internal memory. * Internal memory Movie Disc Still image "Memory Stick PRO Duo" * DCR-DVD810 b Notes • You can select the internal memory*, a disc, or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo." DCR-DVD810 In the default setting, both movies and still images are recorded on a disc.
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Media icon 2 Touch the desired media. The still image media setting screen appears. 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* ... still image media is changed. To confirm the selected media 1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on the disc type (p. 13).) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" * DCR-DVD810 29
Media icon 2 Touch the desired media. The still image media setting screen appears. 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* ... still image media is changed. To confirm the selected media 1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on the disc type (p. 13).) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" * DCR-DVD810 29
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...ACCESS lamp (Disc) Disc cover OPEN switch Pickup lens When the disc cover opens slightly, open it further. It may take some time for the camcorder to recognize the disc. Using [DISC SELECT GUIDE] lets you do not need to proceed to steps after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from the disc ... using a single-sided disc. 4 Close the disc cover. [DISC ACCESS] appears on the screen. Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder is unnecessary (DCR-DVD810). If you format the disc by following the guidance on the screen. You do not want to use [DISC SELECT GUIDE]. The disc...
...ACCESS lamp (Disc) Disc cover OPEN switch Pickup lens When the disc cover opens slightly, open it further. It may take some time for the camcorder to recognize the disc. Using [DISC SELECT GUIDE] lets you do not need to proceed to steps after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from the disc ... using a single-sided disc. 4 Close the disc cover. [DISC ACCESS] appears on the screen. Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder is unnecessary (DCR-DVD810). If you format the disc by following the guidance on the screen. You do not want to use [DISC SELECT GUIDE]. The disc...
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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 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 VISUAL INDEX screen. • You...
Recording date/time* Previous/Next zTips • You can change the movie 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 the VISUAL INDEX screen. • You...
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DCR-DVD610/DVD710 In the default setting, movies are recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" only. PHOTO F (HOME) E START/STOP B (HOME) D START/STOP C POWER switch A If the POWER switch is set to your camcorder. • You can use in your camcorder, and do not remove the battery pack or the AC ...Adaptor. • In the case that [INT. MEMORY] (DCR-DVD810) or [MEMORY STICK] is selected on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28), when...
DCR-DVD610/DVD710 In the default setting, movies are recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" only. PHOTO F (HOME) E START/STOP B (HOME) D START/STOP C POWER switch A If the POWER switch is set to your camcorder. • You can use in your camcorder, and do not remove the battery pack or the AC ...Adaptor. • In the case that [INT. MEMORY] (DCR-DVD810) or [MEMORY STICK] is selected on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28), when...