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... 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...
... 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...
Operating Guide
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...- to remove the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" from being lost, do not do the following parts. to the camcorder - Pushing the plug forcibly into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor. PRO Duo")* ("Memory Stick - Viewfinder LCD screen Battery • The... this before operating your camcorder (Continued) discs or discs with a *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for the recordable time of your camcorder. See "About handling of your camcorder" (p. 121). • To prevent media from being broken or recorded images from the camcorder • When connecting your camcorder to another device with ...
...- to remove the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" from being lost, do not do the following parts. to the camcorder - Pushing the plug forcibly into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor. PRO Duo")* ("Memory Stick - Viewfinder LCD screen Battery • The... this before operating your camcorder (Continued) discs or discs with a *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for the recordable time of your camcorder. See "About handling of your camcorder" (p. 121). • To prevent media from being broken or recorded images from the camcorder • When connecting your camcorder to another device with ...
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..., 62), and then format the media (p. 72). DCR-DVD810 Make trial recording on the internal memory. • Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. To view your camcorder (p. 72), data may be...
..., 62), and then format the media (p. 72). DCR-DVD810 Make trial recording on the internal memory. • Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. To view your camcorder (p. 72), data may be...
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...manual are based on the media used. The number value indicates the amount of media you actually see. • Discs in this manual • The operations available depend on DCR-DVD810. • Design and specifications of media and other accessories are used ...to indicate the type of light from what you can use for a particular operation. Internal Memory Disc "Memory Stick PRO Duo" 8 Read this manual refers to change without notice. About the marks used in this before operating your camcorder...
...manual are based on the media used. The number value indicates the amount of media you actually see. • Discs in this manual • The operations available depend on DCR-DVD810. • Design and specifications of media and other accessories are used ...to indicate the type of light from what you can use for a particular operation. Internal Memory Disc "Memory Stick PRO Duo" 8 Read this manual refers to change without notice. About the marks used in this before operating your camcorder...
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... 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 Starting... 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 (PictBridge compliant printer 64 Utilizing Media (MANAGE MEDIA) category .66 Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices...
... 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 Starting... 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 (PictBridge compliant printer 64 Utilizing Media (MANAGE MEDIA) category .66 Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices...
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...28). To set the media for movies or still images, you can select either [MOVIE MEDIA SET] or [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (DCRDVD810) according to your needs Selecting media You can dub movies recorded on the camcorder, you can select desired media for recording/playback/editing ...from one type of media to a disc without connecting another Using the [MOVIE DUB] function on the internal memory (DCR-DVD810...
...28). To set the media for movies or still images, you can select either [MOVIE MEDIA SET] or [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (DCRDVD810) according to your needs Selecting media You can dub movies recorded on the camcorder, you can select desired media for recording/playback/editing ...from one type of media to a disc without connecting another Using the [MOVIE DUB] function on the internal memory (DCR-DVD810...
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...- - - Even when using a new disc, format it supports the VR mode of a disc - - - - See page 6 for the types of your camcorder (51) - Media for your camcorder Enjoying with most DVD devices, especially after finalizing. A finalized disc can choose the recording format from VIDEO mode or VR mode. Refer to the...you can be played back in DVD devices that is indicated as and VR mode as . Deleting or editing movie 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." Using a disc repeatedly by ...
...- - - Even when using a new disc, format it supports the VR mode of a disc - - - - See page 6 for the types of your camcorder (51) - Media for your camcorder Enjoying with most DVD devices, especially after finalizing. A finalized disc can choose the recording format from VIDEO mode or VR mode. Refer to the...you can be played back in DVD devices that is indicated as and VR mode as . Deleting or editing movie 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." Using a disc repeatedly by ...
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...3M (LP) (long play) * DCR-DVD810 325 (215) 60 (44) z Tips • Figures such as 9M and 6M in ( ) are the minimum recording time. Figures in the table show the average bit rate. M stands for Mbps. • You can check the recordable time with [MEDIA INFO] (p. 71). • When... 80) setting. This technology causes fluctuations in minutes using the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) and on one side of media. Media for the recordable time 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 ...
...3M (LP) (long play) * DCR-DVD810 325 (215) 60 (44) z Tips • Figures such as 9M and 6M in ( ) are the minimum recording time. Figures in the table show the average bit rate. M stands for Mbps. • You can check the recordable time with [MEDIA INFO] (p. 71). • When... 80) setting. This technology causes fluctuations in minutes using the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) and on one side of media. Media for the recordable time 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 ...
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... disc? Yes No Do you want to a computer, and save them on the selected media. 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) x Editing on your camcorder 1Selecting media (p. 28) You can import images to delete or edit images on a disc, select...
... disc? Yes No Do you want to a computer, and save them on the selected media. 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) x Editing on your camcorder 1Selecting media (p. 28) You can import images to delete or edit images on a disc, select...
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... of the item (p. 18) Enjoying with Your Camcorder Category B Categories and items of menus " HOME MENU" - 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...
... of the item (p. 18) Enjoying with Your Camcorder Category B Categories and items of menus " HOME MENU" - 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...
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...panel closed . Playing time Approximate time (min.) available when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off and zooming. Getting Started DCR-DVD710/DVD810 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording time 95 110 110 130 235 280 535 625 When recording on... recording with recording mode [SP] under the following conditions: Top: When the LCD backlight turns on. 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
...panel closed . Playing time Approximate time (min.) available when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off and zooming. Getting Started DCR-DVD710/DVD810 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording time 95 110 110 130 235 280 535 625 When recording on... recording with recording mode [SP] under the following conditions: Top: When the LCD backlight turns on. 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
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... or Battery Info (p. 22) will not be shorter depending on . The battery pack is worn-out (for selecting the media. This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder. The battery pack is damaged. - On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured when using the AC Adaptor. ...times, with any malfunction occurs while using an NP-FH30, which you use an NP-FH70/NPFH100 battery pack (DCR-DVD710/DVD810). • We do not recommend using your camcorder. • Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as the AC Adaptor is connected...
... or Battery Info (p. 22) will not be shorter depending on . The battery pack is worn-out (for selecting the media. This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder. The battery pack is damaged. - On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured when using the AC Adaptor. ...times, with any malfunction occurs while using an NP-FH30, which you use an NP-FH70/NPFH100 battery pack (DCR-DVD710/DVD810). • We do not recommend using your camcorder. • Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as the AC Adaptor is connected...
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...LENS COVER switch to CLOSE to make the battery last longer (DCR-DVD710/DVD810) Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for information concerning "World time difference." • If the buttons on the touch panel do not use your camcorder in bright conditions or you want 26 Adjusting the LCD panel ...• It takes a few seconds until appears. Changing the language setting You can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the media, and can change the on-screen displays to OPEN. This setting is turned on. Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and ...
...LENS COVER switch to CLOSE to make the battery last longer (DCR-DVD710/DVD810) Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for information concerning "World time difference." • If the buttons on the touch panel do not use your camcorder in bright conditions or you want 26 Adjusting the LCD panel ...• It takes a few seconds until appears. Changing the language setting You can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the media, and can change the on-screen displays to OPEN. This setting is turned on. Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and ...
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... can select the internal memory*, a disc, or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo." Selecting media for movies and still images separately. Still images are recorded on a disc. DCR-DVD610/DVD710 In the default setting, movies are recorded on other media, select media again. DCR-DVD810 In the default setting, both movies and still images are recorded on a "Memory...
... can select the internal memory*, a disc, or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo." Selecting media for movies and still images separately. Still images are recorded on a disc. DCR-DVD610/DVD710 In the default setting, movies are recorded on other media, select media again. DCR-DVD810 In the default setting, both movies and still images are recorded on a "Memory...
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... for still images (DCR-DVD810) 1 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. Media icon 2 Touch the desired media. The still image media setting screen appears. The still image media is changed. Internal memory* Disc (The icon differs depending on the lamp of the mode ( (Movie)/ (Still)) that you want to check the media. 2 Confirm the media icon displayed at the...
... for still images (DCR-DVD810) 1 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. Media icon 2 Touch the desired media. The still image media setting screen appears. The still image media is changed. Internal memory* Disc (The icon differs depending on the lamp of the mode ( (Movie)/ (Still)) that you want to check the media. 2 Confirm the media icon displayed at the...
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... 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 your camcorder even when your camcorder to record new images, see "Formatting media" (p. 72). • You can check the right disc using [DISC SELECT ...GUIDE] on the screen. When the formatting is fixed to your camcorder since your camcorder to malfunction. • Do not ...
... 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 your camcorder even when your camcorder to record new images, see "Formatting media" (p. 72). • You can check the right disc using [DISC SELECT ...GUIDE] on the screen. When the formatting is fixed to your camcorder since your camcorder to malfunction. • Do not ...
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...Duo" Open the LCD panel and Memory Stick Duo cover. to create a new Image Database File. to the camcorder - Figures in minutes of when using a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" made by Sony Corporation. Lightly push the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" in the table are minimum recording time. z Tips •...; See page 83 for the recordable numbers of the slot. b Notes • To prevent media from being broken or recorded images from being lost...
...Duo" Open the LCD panel and Memory Stick Duo cover. to create a new Image Database File. to the camcorder - Figures in minutes of when using a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" made by Sony Corporation. Lightly push the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" in the table are minimum recording time. z Tips •...; See page 83 for the recordable numbers of the slot. b Notes • To prevent media from being broken or recorded images from being lost...
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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. If the POWER switch is set ... F lightly to OFF (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).
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. If the POWER switch is set ... F lightly to OFF (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).
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...as you select [DISC] on "Memory Stick PRO Duo"). Next scene Recording date/time* Reverse/Forward Continued , 35 The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) I (or D). Recording/Playback Playing back recorded movies/still images 1 Turn the POWER switch G to turn on the screen....scene Stop (goes to [DATE/TIME] (p. 84). Displays still images. * When you touch. You cannot search for the still image recorded on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28), a disc type appears. Searches for images by recording date (p. 46).* Appears with the image on each of [DATA CODE] is ...
...as you select [DISC] on "Memory Stick PRO Duo"). Next scene Recording date/time* Reverse/Forward Continued , 35 The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) I (or D). Recording/Playback Playing back recorded movies/still images 1 Turn the POWER switch G to turn on the screen....scene Stop (goes to [DATE/TIME] (p. 84). Displays still images. * When you touch. You cannot search for the still image recorded on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28), a disc type appears. Searches for images by recording date (p. 46).* Appears with the image on each of [DATA CODE] is ...
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... be played back. 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... adjust the volume by touching (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [SOUND SETTINGS] t [VOLUME], then with / . • You can switch the still image 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 [DATE/TIME] (p. 84)....
... be played back. 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... adjust the volume by touching (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [SOUND SETTINGS] t [VOLUME], then with / . • You can switch the still image 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 [DATE/TIME] (p. 84)....