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..." compatible equipment, be able to insert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor. "Memory Stick PRO Duo"/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" (This size can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick" (You cannot use it in your camcorder.) • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" are on the place you...
..." compatible equipment, be able to insert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor. "Memory Stick PRO Duo"/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" (This size can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick" (You cannot use it in your camcorder.) • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" are on the place you...
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... possible due to malfunction. About disposal/transfer (DCRDVD810) Even if you destroy the actual body of your camcorder to a malfunction of the sun only in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. However, there may not be contrary to make sure the image and ... countries/regions. DCR-DVD610/DVD710 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is recommended that appear constantly on your camcorder (p. 72), data may be saved or recorded. DCR-DVD810 Make trial recording on the internal memory. • ...
... possible due to malfunction. About disposal/transfer (DCRDVD810) Even if you destroy the actual body of your camcorder to a malfunction of the sun only in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. However, there may not be contrary to make sure the image and ... countries/regions. DCR-DVD610/DVD710 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is recommended that appear constantly on your camcorder (p. 72), data may be saved or recorded. DCR-DVD810 Make trial recording on the internal memory. • ...
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... 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 Stick PRO Duo" are called the media. • Unless otherwise specifically indicated, illustrations in this manual • The operations available ...on DCR-DVD810. • Design and specifications of media and other accessories are used to change without notice. About this manual • The LCD screens and the viewfinder images and indicators shown in this manual are based on the media used in this before operating your camcorder (...
... 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 Stick PRO Duo" are called the media. • Unless otherwise specifically indicated, illustrations in this manual • The operations available ...on DCR-DVD810. • Design and specifications of media and other accessories are used to change without notice. About this manual • The LCD screens and the viewfinder images and indicators shown in this manual are based on the media used in this before operating your camcorder (...
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... 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 to record quickly (QUICK ON 41 ...(Date Index 46 Using PB zoom 46 Playing back a series 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 (PictBridge compliant printer 64 Utilizing Media (MANAGE...
... 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 to record quickly (QUICK ON 41 ...(Date Index 46 Using PB zoom 46 Playing back a series 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 (PictBridge compliant printer 64 Utilizing Media (MANAGE...
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...the right 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...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 About the "Memory Stick" ......... 118 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack...
...the right 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...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 About the "Memory Stick" ......... 118 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack...
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...device (p. 55). Dubbing from one type of your needs. Enjoying with Your Camcorder Enjoy using various "Media" according to your needs Selecting media 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 your camcorder. To set the media for ...
...device (p. 55). Dubbing from one type of your needs. Enjoying with Your Camcorder Enjoy using various "Media" according to your needs Selecting media 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 your camcorder. To set the media for ...
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In VIDEO mode, only the most recent movie can record images 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." VIDEO mode and VR mode Glossary (p. 135) Disc features Disc types and symbols Figures in this ...z Making longer recordings on the same disc (30) z - A finalized disc can be recorded z on a side of your DVD device to see whether it with your camcorder (p. 30). ** Finalizing is indicated as and VR mode as . In this manual Both 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 movie can be played back in a DVD drive on...
In VIDEO mode, only the most recent movie can record images 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." VIDEO mode and VR mode Glossary (p. 135) Disc features Disc types and symbols Figures in this ...z Making longer recordings on the same disc (30) z - A finalized disc can be recorded z on a side of your DVD device to see whether it with your camcorder (p. 30). ** Finalizing is indicated as and VR mode as . In this manual Both 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 movie can be played back in a DVD drive on...
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... (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 minutes using the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) and on one side of a disc. Figures in ( ) are the approximate recording time in the table show... 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 media. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces the overall recording time...
... (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 minutes using the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) and on one side of a disc. Figures in ( ) are the approximate recording time in the table show... 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 media. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces the overall recording time...
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... GUIDE 75 REPAIR IMG.DB F. 76 (SETTINGS) category*1 To customize your camcorder model. 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 point for...
... GUIDE 75 REPAIR IMG.DB F. 76 (SETTINGS) category*1 To customize your camcorder model. 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 point for...
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... 170 NP-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 110 120 130 140 280 300 625 680...
... 170 NP-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 110 120 130 140 280 300 625 680...
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... 45 90 105 210 240 * Typical recording time shows the time when you use a fully charged battery pack. When playing the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" DCR-DVD610 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-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 . ...
... 45 90 105 210 240 * Typical recording time shows the time when you use a fully charged battery pack. When playing the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" DCR-DVD610 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-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 . ...
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...• In the default setting, the power turns off the LCD backlight to make the battery last longer (DCR-DVD710/DVD810) Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds for your camcorder for approximately 5 minutes, to show messages in rechargeable battery and then set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE... rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. Step 3: Turning the power on the touch panel do not use your camcorder unoperated for about 3 months, the built-in bright conditions or you want 26 z Tips • The date and time ...
...• In the default setting, the power turns off the LCD backlight to make the battery last longer (DCR-DVD710/DVD810) Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds for your camcorder for approximately 5 minutes, to show messages in rechargeable battery and then set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE... rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. Step 3: Turning the power on the touch panel do not use your camcorder unoperated for about 3 months, the built-in bright conditions or you want 26 z Tips • The date and time ...
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... can select the internal memory*, a disc, or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo." DCR-DVD610/DVD710 In the default setting, movies 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*, or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo." DCR-DVD810 In the default setting... images, you record, play back, or edit images on a disc. When you can record, play back, or edit images on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" only. For movies, you can set the media to be used for movies 1 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MOVIE...
... can select the internal memory*, a disc, or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo." DCR-DVD610/DVD710 In the default setting, movies 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*, or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo." DCR-DVD810 In the default setting... images, you record, play back, or edit images on a disc. When you can record, play back, or edit images on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" only. For movies, you can set the media to be used for movies 1 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MOVIE...
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... MEDIA) t [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. 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 The still image media is changed. Getting Started Selecting media for the still image media. 3 Touch [YES]. 4 When [Completed.] appears..., touch . The still image media setting screen appears. Internal memory* Disc (The icon differs depending on the lamp of the mode...
... MEDIA) t [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. 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 The still image media is changed. Getting Started Selecting media for the still image media. 3 Touch [YES]. 4 When [Completed.] appears..., touch . The still image media setting screen appears. Internal memory* Disc (The icon differs depending on the lamp of the mode...
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... some time for the camcorder to ask whether you select [INT. Step 6: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" When you will use it further. x DVD-RW/DVD+RW A screen appears to recognize the disc. MEMORY] in "Step 5," a new 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, or DVD+R DL is unnecessary (DCR-DVD810). Inserting a disc When...
... some time for the camcorder to ask whether you select [INT. Step 6: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" When you will use it further. x DVD-RW/DVD+RW A screen appears to recognize the disc. MEMORY] in "Step 5," a new 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, or DVD+R DL is unnecessary (DCR-DVD810). Inserting a disc When...
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... Database File.] screen appears on the "Memory Stick" you can use with your camcorder. See page 6 on the screen when you record only still images on while pressing the green button. Access lamp Face the b mark towards the LCD screen. 4 Touch [YES]. 32 Step 6: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (Continued) Inserting...
... Database File.] screen appears on the "Memory Stick" you can use with your camcorder. See page 6 on the screen when you record only still images on while pressing the green button. Access lamp Face the b mark towards the LCD screen. 4 Touch [YES]. 32 Step 6: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (Continued) Inserting...
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...a malfunction to the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," Memory Stick Duo slot, or image data. • If [Failed to the camcorder - z Tips • See page 83 for the recordable numbers of when using a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" made by Sony Corporation. Getting Started To remove the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" Open... the LCD panel and Memory Stick Duo cover. to apply mechanical shock ...
...a malfunction to the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," Memory Stick Duo slot, or image data. • If [Failed to the camcorder - z Tips • See page 83 for the recordable numbers of when using a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" made by Sony Corporation. Getting Started To remove the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" Open... the LCD panel and Memory Stick Duo cover. to apply mechanical shock ...
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... Continued , 35 The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28), a disc type appears. You cannot search for the still image recorded on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) I (or D). Toggles Play or Pause as you select [DISC] on the screen. (It may take some time to display the thumbnails.) Film... by recording date. 3 Start playback. Returns to be played back. Recording/Playback Playing back recorded movies/still images 1 Turn the POWER switch G to turn on "Memory Stick PRO Duo").
... Continued , 35 The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28), a disc type appears. You cannot search for the still image recorded on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) I (or D). Toggles Play or Pause as you select [DISC] on the screen. (It may take some time to display the thumbnails.) Film... by recording date. 3 Start playback. Returns to be played back. Recording/Playback Playing back recorded movies/still images 1 Turn the POWER switch G to turn on "Memory Stick PRO Duo").
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... 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 a movie file exceeds 2 GB...
... 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 a movie file exceeds 2 GB...
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...recorded and played on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28), a disc type appears. DCR-DVD810 In the default setting, images in the media setting (p. 28). Displays still images. (OPTION) * When you select [DISC] on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" only. Displays movies. You cannot search for the still image ... can play back images recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo"). Continued , 43 Appears with the image on each of the tab that was lastly played back/recorded (B for movies by recording date (p. 46).* Previous 6 images Next 6 images Returns to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) B ...
...recorded and played on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28), a disc type appears. DCR-DVD810 In the default setting, images in the media setting (p. 28). Displays still images. (OPTION) * When you select [DISC] on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" only. Displays movies. You cannot search for the still image ... can play back images recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo"). Continued , 43 Appears with the image on each of the tab that was lastly played back/recorded (B for movies by recording date (p. 46).* Previous 6 images Next 6 images Returns to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) B ...