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... (p. 30, 32) are both referred to insert the connector plug in your camcorder.) • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" are on: - "Memory Stick PRO Duo"/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" (This size can use any type of your camcorder. See "About handling of your camcorder • For recording movies, it in the correct way. Types of...
... (p. 30, 32) are both referred to insert the connector plug in your camcorder.) • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" are on: - "Memory Stick PRO Duo"/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" (This size can use any type of your camcorder. See "About handling of your camcorder • For recording movies, it in the correct way. Types of...
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... long time, fragmentation of the camcorder. Continued , 7 However, there may be contrary to make sure the image and sound are recorded without any way. Doing so might cause your recordings on the internal memory (DCRDVD810) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo." Images cannot be ...camcorder (p. 72), data may be saved or recorded. Take images of a Carl Zeiss lens. DCR-DVD610/DVD710 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for video cameras and offers a quality typical of the sun only in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. DCR-DVD810 Make trial recording on the internal memory...
... long time, fragmentation of the camcorder. Continued , 7 However, there may be contrary to make sure the image and sound are recorded without any way. Doing so might cause your recordings on the internal memory (DCRDVD810) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo." Images cannot be ...camcorder (p. 72), data may be saved or recorded. Take images of a Carl Zeiss lens. DCR-DVD610/DVD710 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for video cameras and offers a quality typical of the sun only in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. DCR-DVD810 Make trial recording on the internal memory...
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...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 depend on DCR-DVD810. • Design and specifications of media and other accessories ...The following marks are subject to change without notice. About the marks used in this before operating your camcorder (Continued) MTF = Modulation Transfer Function. Internal Memory Disc "Memory Stick PRO Duo" 8 Read this manual are based on the media used.
...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 depend on DCR-DVD810. • Design and specifications of media and other accessories ...The following marks are subject to change without notice. About the marks used in this before operating your camcorder (Continued) MTF = Modulation Transfer Function. Internal Memory Disc "Memory Stick PRO Duo" 8 Read this manual are based on the media used.
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... 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 to record quickly (QUICK ON 41 Recording... accuracy (Film Roll Index) ........ 45 Searching for desired scenes by a face (Face Index 45 Searching for your camcorder 13 Using your camcorder 55 Dividing movies 58 Creating the Playlist 59 Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 62 Printing still images (...
... 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 to record quickly (QUICK ON 41 Recording... accuracy (Film Roll Index) ........ 45 Searching for desired scenes by a face (Face Index 45 Searching for your camcorder 13 Using your camcorder 55 Dividing movies 58 Creating the Playlist 59 Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 62 Printing still images (...
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... 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 About the "Memory Stick" ......... 118 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 119 About handling of your...
... 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 About the "Memory Stick" ......... 118 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 119 About handling of your...
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... select either [MOVIE MEDIA SET] or [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (DCRDVD810) according to your camcorder. Dubbing from the internal memory (DCRDVD810), a disc or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (p. 28). For details on the camcorder, you can dub movies recorded on the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" to dub movie contents depending on the type of types, see page...
... select either [MOVIE MEDIA SET] or [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (DCRDVD810) according to your camcorder. Dubbing from the internal memory (DCRDVD810), a disc or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (p. 28). For details on the camcorder, you can dub movies recorded on the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" to dub movie contents depending on the type of types, see page...
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Media for your camcorder Enjoying with your camcorder (p. 30). ** Finalizing is required to play on other devices (67) z z *1-** z z Making longer recordings on a side of "Memory Stick" you can be played back in DVD devices that is not finalized may cause the computer to malfunction. In ...135) Disc features Disc types and symbols Figures in a DVD drive on 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 PRO Duo." A DVD+RW that support VR mode. Even when using a...
Media for your camcorder Enjoying with your camcorder (p. 30). ** Finalizing is required to play on other devices (67) z z *1-** z z Making longer recordings on a side of "Memory Stick" you can be played back in DVD devices that is not finalized may cause the computer to malfunction. In ...135) Disc features Disc types and symbols Figures in a DVD drive on 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 PRO Duo." A DVD+RW that support VR mode. Even when using a...
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...in the table show the average bit rate. The recordable time on the acceptable media varies depending 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 suit the recording scene. This ...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 minutes using the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) and on one side of media.
...in the table show the average bit rate. The recordable time on the acceptable media varies depending 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 suit the recording scene. This ...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 minutes using the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) and on one side of media.
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" HOME" and " OPTION" - 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. Continued , 17 For items available in the (SETTINGS) category, see page 79. *2 The item is...
" HOME" and " OPTION" - 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. Continued , 17 For items available in the (SETTINGS) category, see page 79. *2 The item is...
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... source from a wall outlet (wall socket) Make the same connections as 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 Typical...
... source from a wall outlet (wall socket) Make the same connections as 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 Typical...
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...recording mode [SP] under the following conditions: Top: When the LCD backlight turns on /off and zooming. 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...
...recording mode [SP] under the following conditions: Top: When the LCD backlight turns on /off and zooming. 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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For movies, you can record, play back, or edit images 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 other media, select media again. Step 5: Selecting media...
For movies, you can record, play back, or edit images 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 other media, select media again. Step 5: Selecting media...
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... (HOME) t (MANAGE 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 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...
... (HOME) t (MANAGE 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 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...
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...5," a new 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, or DVD+R DL is unnecessary (DCR-DVD810). Set the disc with the label side facing out when using a soft cloth (p. 118). 1 Check that the power of your camcorder is on. 2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in "Step 5," this "Step 6" operation ...[INT. The disc cover slightly opens automatically. Step 6: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" When you format the disc by following the guidance on the screen. It may take some time for the camcorder to steps after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from the disc beforehand, using a single-sided disc...
...5," a new 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, or DVD+R DL is unnecessary (DCR-DVD810). Set the disc with the label side facing out when using a soft cloth (p. 118). 1 Check that the power of your camcorder is on. 2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in "Step 5," this "Step 6" operation ...[INT. The disc cover slightly opens automatically. Step 6: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" When you format the disc by following the guidance on the screen. It may take some time for the camcorder to steps after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from the disc beforehand, using a single-sided disc...
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The [Create a new Image Database File.] screen appears on the "Memory Stick" you insert a new "Memory Stick PRO Duo." See page 6 on the screen when you can use with your camcorder. Access lamp Face the b mark towards the LCD screen. 4 Touch [YES]. 32 z Tips • If you record only still ...images on while pressing the green button. If the POWER switch is necessary only when you select [MEMORY STICK] in "Step 5" for movie...
The [Create a new Image Database File.] screen appears on the "Memory Stick" you insert a new "Memory Stick PRO Duo." See page 6 on the screen when you can use with your camcorder. Access lamp Face the b mark towards the LCD screen. 4 Touch [YES]. 32 z Tips • If you record only still ...images on while pressing the green button. If the POWER switch is necessary only when you select [MEMORY STICK] in "Step 5" for movie...
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... File. z Tips • See page 83 for the recordable numbers of when using a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" made by Sony Corporation. to remove the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" from the camcorder • Do not open the Memory Stick Duo cover during recording. • Inserting a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" forcibly in ( ) are of still images. 33 to remove the battery pack...
... File. z Tips • See page 83 for the recordable numbers of when using a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" made by Sony Corporation. to remove the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" from the camcorder • Do not open the Memory Stick Duo cover during recording. • Inserting a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" forcibly in ( ) are of still images. 33 to remove the battery pack...
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... Play or Pause as you select [DISC] on "Memory Stick PRO Duo"). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the screen. (It may take some time to display the thumbnails.) Film Roll Index (p. 45) Face Index (p. 45) Previous 6 images Next 6 images Returns to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) I (or D). Returns to be...
... Play or Pause as you select [DISC] on "Memory Stick PRO Duo"). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the screen. (It may take some time to display the thumbnails.) Film Roll Index (p. 45) Face Index (p. 45) Previous 6 images Next 6 images Returns to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) I (or D). Returns to be...
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... 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 still being written onto the media. z Tips • See page ...6 for the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" you can check the free media ...
... 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 still being written onto the media. z Tips • See page ...6 for the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" you can check the free media ...
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... in the internal memory are played. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the screen. (It may take some time to display the thumbnails.) Film Roll Index (p. 45) Face Index (p. 45) Searches for the still image recorded on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) B (or C). DCR-DVD810 In the default ... date. Continued , 43 You cannot search for movies by recording date (p. 46).* Previous 6 images Next 6 images Returns to turn on "Memory Stick PRO Duo"). Playback You can play back images recorded on a disc are played. Displays still images. (OPTION) * When you select [DISC] on...
... in the internal memory are played. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the screen. (It may take some time to display the thumbnails.) Film Roll Index (p. 45) Face Index (p. 45) Searches for the still image recorded on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) B (or C). DCR-DVD810 In the default ... date. Continued , 43 You cannot search for movies by recording date (p. 46).* Previous 6 images Next 6 images Returns to turn on "Memory Stick PRO Duo"). Playback You can play back images recorded on a disc are played. Displays still images. (OPTION) * When you select [DISC] on...
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When playback from a "Memory Stick PRO Duo," one touch of / makes the movie reverse/fast forward about 5 times faster than normal, 2 touches about 10 times faster (about 60 times faster. ... and the movie to the VISUAL INDEX screen. (OPTION) Previous/Next 44 Returns to play back movie slowly. • When playing movies from the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) or from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. To fix this number, touch (HOME) D (or E) t (SETTINGS...
When playback from a "Memory Stick PRO Duo," one touch of / makes the movie reverse/fast forward about 5 times faster than normal, 2 touches about 10 times faster (about 60 times faster. ... and the movie to the VISUAL INDEX screen. (OPTION) Previous/Next 44 Returns to play back movie slowly. • When playing movies from the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) or from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. To fix this number, touch (HOME) D (or E) t (SETTINGS...