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Printed in Japan US Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-DVD910 3-285-369-11(1) Enjoying with Your Camcorder 11 Getting Started 19 Recording/Playback 31 Editing 47 Utilizing Media 61 Customizing Your 72 Camcorder Performing with Your 92 Computer Troubleshooting 96 Additional 110 Information Quick 123 Reference Spanish Quick Guide/ 134 Guía rápida en español © 2008 Sony Corporation http://www.sony.net/ Printed on...
Printed in Japan US Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-DVD910 3-285-369-11(1) Enjoying with Your Camcorder 11 Getting Started 19 Recording/Playback 31 Editing 47 Utilizing Media 61 Customizing Your 72 Camcorder Performing with Your 92 Computer Troubleshooting 96 Additional 110 Information Quick 123 Reference Spanish Quick Guide/ 134 Guía rápida en español © 2008 Sony Corporation http://www.sony.net/ Printed on...
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... is provided. - Power-Cord Protection Route the power cord so that the set exhibits a distinct change in performance - Never place the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. - Improper adjustment of the set to dangerous...
... is provided. - Power-Cord Protection Route the power cord so that the set exhibits a distinct change in performance - Never place the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. - Improper adjustment of the set to dangerous...
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... expose the batteries to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the U.S.A. Model No. ACSerial No. However, there is no guarantee that any questions about this manual could void your authority to the collection and recycling location nearest you. Record the serial number in accordance with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD910 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc...
... expose the batteries to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the U.S.A. Model No. ACSerial No. However, there is no guarantee that any questions about this manual could void your authority to the collection and recycling location nearest you. Record the serial number in accordance with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD910 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc...
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.... - "Operating Guide" (This manual) - The supplied interface cable must be used only with a *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for using your camcorder. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on use Sony discs or discs with "Memory Stick PRO" compatible equipment. PRO Duo")* ("Memory Stick - ("Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo") * You can use in your camcorder • For recording movies, it in your camcorder.) "Memory Stick" (You cannot use it is connected. - special handling may not be used with your camcorder...
.... - "Operating Guide" (This manual) - The supplied interface cable must be used only with a *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for using your camcorder. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on use Sony discs or discs with "Memory Stick PRO" compatible equipment. PRO Duo")* ("Memory Stick - ("Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo") * You can use in your camcorder • For recording movies, it in your camcorder.) "Memory Stick" (You cannot use it is connected. - special handling may not be used with your camcorder...
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... recording/deleting images for a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on another type of media first (p. 51, 57), and then format the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (p. 67). About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is T -coated to suppress unwanted reflections and faithfully reproduce colors. Disc "Memory Stick PRO Duo" 7 Unauthorized recording of media and other materials may look different from a subject coming into the lens. The number value indicates the amount of light...
... recording/deleting images for a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on another type of media first (p. 51, 57), and then format the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (p. 67). About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is T -coated to suppress unwanted reflections and faithfully reproduce colors. Disc "Memory Stick PRO Duo" 7 Unauthorized recording of media and other materials may look different from a subject coming into the lens. The number value indicates the amount of light...
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... disc (DISC SELECT GUIDE 70 Repairing the image database file 70 Customizing Your Camcorder What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU 72 Using the HOME MENU 72 List of the (SETTINGS) category items 72 MOVIE SETTINGS 74 (Items for recording movies) PHOTO SETTINGS 78 (Items for recording still images) VIEW IMAGES SET 79 (Items to customize the display) SOUND/DISP SET 81 (Items to adjust sound and the screen) OUTPUT SETTINGS 82 (Items for when connecting other devices...
... disc (DISC SELECT GUIDE 70 Repairing the image database file 70 Customizing Your Camcorder What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU 72 Using the HOME MENU 72 List of the (SETTINGS) category items 72 MOVIE SETTINGS 74 (Items for recording movies) PHOTO SETTINGS 78 (Items for recording still images) VIEW IMAGES SET 79 (Items to customize the display) SOUND/DISP SET 81 (Items to adjust sound and the screen) OUTPUT SETTINGS 82 (Items for when connecting other devices...
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... When playing a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" Battery pack NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel opened* 130 170 LCD panel closed . 22 Playing time Approximate time (min.) available when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 23)/ ACCESS lamp (p. 27)/access lamp (p. 29). • The /CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or Battery Info (p. 21) will not be correctly displayed under...
... When playing a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" Battery pack NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel opened* 130 170 LCD panel closed . 22 Playing time Approximate time (min.) available when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 23)/ ACCESS lamp (p. 27)/access lamp (p. 29). • The /CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or Battery Info (p. 21) will not be correctly displayed under...
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... INDEX screen. If you need to [DATE/TIME] (p. 79). Returns to display the menu items available for setup changes (p.16, 72). Goes to the VISUAL INDEX screen. * The setting of [DATA CODE] is formatted with VIDEO mode (p. 11). • You cannot use some menu items are automatically set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation You cannot use the (OPTION) menu. • Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you finalize the disc even if the disc has free...
... INDEX screen. If you need to [DATE/TIME] (p. 79). Returns to display the menu items available for setup changes (p.16, 72). Goes to the VISUAL INDEX screen. * The setting of [DATA CODE] is formatted with VIDEO mode (p. 11). • You cannot use some menu items are automatically set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation You cannot use the (OPTION) menu. • Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you finalize the disc even if the disc has free...
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... lens (optional). • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 87) when it in sleep mode, the power consumption will be reduced (sleep mode). Therefore, do not operate your camcorder and leave it is lit, the size of still images becomes [ 3.0M] (16:9 wide) or [2.2M] (4:3). • You can set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON to the original colors, use the flash during Dual Rec. • When the capacity of a "Memory Stick PRO...
... lens (optional). • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 87) when it in sleep mode, the power consumption will be reduced (sleep mode). Therefore, do not operate your camcorder and leave it is lit, the size of still images becomes [ 3.0M] (16:9 wide) or [2.2M] (4:3). • You can set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON to the original colors, use the flash during Dual Rec. • When the capacity of a "Memory Stick PRO...
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... the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (optional) 2. Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders (Continued) touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [DISP OUTPUT] t [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) (p. 82). • To record the date/time and camera settings data, display them on the screen (p. 79). • When you are connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the red (right channel) or the white (left channel) plug to the audio input...
... the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (optional) 2. Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders (Continued) touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [DISP OUTPUT] t [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) (p. 82). • To record the date/time and camera settings data, display them on the screen (p. 79). • When you are connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the red (right channel) or the white (left channel) plug to the audio input...
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... devices - The still image selection screen appears again. To disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder • If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable, turn the printer off and on the screen to your camcorder or the printer - To remove the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" from your printer's instruction manual for details. • You may be printed. still images recorded by a computer - still images with . If you do not change the setting...
... devices - The still image selection screen appears again. To disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder • If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable, turn the printer off and on the screen to your camcorder or the printer - To remove the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" from your printer's instruction manual for details. • You may be printed. still images recorded by a computer - still images with . If you do not change the setting...
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.... Change the media setting as 0 MB even if you format a finalized disc • A DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) returns to finalize the disc again before performing [MEDIA FORMAT]. Replace it with a new disc. Formatting media Formatting deletes all images and returns the recording media to its contents on other devices.* * To create the DVD menu on a DVD+RW, finalize the disc again (p. 64). 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord (mains...
.... Change the media setting as 0 MB even if you format a finalized disc • A DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) returns to finalize the disc again before performing [MEDIA FORMAT]. Replace it with a new disc. Formatting media Formatting deletes all images and returns the recording media to its contents on other devices.* * To create the DVD menu on a DVD+RW, finalize the disc again (p. 64). 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord (mains...
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... items MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 74) Items Page REC MODE 74 AUDIO MODE 74 NIGHTSHOT LIGHT 74 WIDE SELECT 74 DIGITAL ZOOM 75 STEADYSHOT 75 AUTO SLW SHUTTR 75 GUIDEFRAME 75 If the item is not on the screen, touch / to change the page. 1 Turn on the screen, touch / to change the recording functions and the operating settings for your camcorder, then press (HOME). (HOME) (HOME) 4 Touch the desired item. Using the HOME MENU...
... items MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 74) Items Page REC MODE 74 AUDIO MODE 74 NIGHTSHOT LIGHT 74 WIDE SELECT 74 DIGITAL ZOOM 75 STEADYSHOT 75 AUTO SLW SHUTTR 75 GUIDEFRAME 75 If the item is not on the screen, touch / to change the page. 1 Turn on the screen, touch / to change the recording functions and the operating settings for your camcorder, then press (HOME). (HOME) (HOME) 4 Touch the desired item. Using the HOME MENU...
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... the playback device. b Notes • The recommended distance to on the HOME MENU. B NORMAL( ) LOW( ) Makes the flash level lower. If you record still images using the built-in flash is set to (Movie). - AUTO Displays the remaining recording time of the flash lamp before recording. 76 When your camcorder. The default setting is insufficient ambient light. Also refer to [ON], appears on the screen. FLASH LEVEL You can set this function when you record still images using...
... the playback device. b Notes • The recommended distance to on the HOME MENU. B NORMAL( ) LOW( ) Makes the flash level lower. If you record still images using the built-in flash is set to (Movie). - AUTO Displays the remaining recording time of the flash lamp before recording. 76 When your camcorder. The default setting is insufficient ambient light. Also refer to [ON], appears on the screen. FLASH LEVEL You can set this function when you record still images using...
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... 10 seconds. z Tips • You can also operate by pressing PHOTO on the screen. PASTEL Images appear as you move the power zoom lever. SEPIA Images appear in black and white. To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF]. MICREF LEVEL You can select the microphone level for recording conversations. Customizing Your Camcorder BLT-IN ZOOM MIC When you set [OLD MOVIE], appears and you can add an old...
... 10 seconds. z Tips • You can also operate by pressing PHOTO on the screen. PASTEL Images appear as you move the power zoom lever. SEPIA Images appear in black and white. To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF]. MICREF LEVEL You can select the microphone level for recording conversations. Customizing Your Camcorder BLT-IN ZOOM MIC When you set [OLD MOVIE], appears and you can add an old...
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... the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/ Remote Commander 96 • Batteries/Power sources 97 • LCD screen/Viewfinder 98 • Media 98 • Recording 99 • Playing back images on your camcorder ....101 • Playing back a disc on other devices...........102 • Playing back a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" on other devices 102 • Editing images on your camcorder is set even during Easy Handycam operation (p. 31). Movie recording mode: [SP] - [DATA CODE]: [DATE/TIME...
... the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/ Remote Commander 96 • Batteries/Power sources 97 • LCD screen/Viewfinder 98 • Media 98 • Recording 99 • Playing back images on your camcorder ....101 • Playing back a disc on other devices...........102 • Playing back a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" on other devices 102 • Editing images on your camcorder is set even during Easy Handycam operation (p. 31). Movie recording mode: [SP] - [DATA CODE]: [DATE/TIME...
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... panel. • Touch the LCD screen lightly. • Press DISP/BATT INFO on the disc. Movies recorded on DVD-R/DVD+R DL - The battery pack may not be deleted. • The maximum number of use. The battery pack is quickly discharged. • The ambient temperature is not a malfunction. • The battery pack has not been charged enough. Movies recorded on DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) except the last recorded movie - No image is open (p. 25). In this...
... panel. • Touch the LCD screen lightly. • Press DISP/BATT INFO on the disc. Movies recorded on DVD-R/DVD+R DL - The battery pack may not be deleted. • The maximum number of use. The battery pack is quickly discharged. • The ambient temperature is not a malfunction. • The battery pack has not been charged enough. Movies recorded on DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) except the last recorded movie - No image is open (p. 25). In this...
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... playback. • Turn up the volume (p. 41). • Sound is not output when the LCD screen is distorted. • Clean the disc using [SMTH SLW REC] (p. 38). Playing back images on again, or repeat removing and inserting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" a couple of times. • You removed the battery pack or the AC Adaptor while the access lamp is flashing. The playback image is closed on an image in the VISUAL INDEX screen. • Perform [REPAIR...
... playback. • Turn up the volume (p. 41). • Sound is not output when the LCD screen is distorted. • Clean the disc using [SMTH SLW REC] (p. 38). Playing back images on again, or repeat removing and inserting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" a couple of times. • You removed the battery pack or the AC Adaptor while the access lamp is flashing. The playback image is closed on an image in the VISUAL INDEX screen. • Perform [REPAIR...
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... by a computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder. • Data read/write speed may deteriorate. • Clean the disc with a felt-tip, and do not guarantee the operation of all types of "Memory Stick Duo" on your camcorder is reading or writing image files on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (while the access lamp is about the half size of a standard "Memory Stick," with "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2...
... by a computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder. • Data read/write speed may deteriorate. • Clean the disc with a felt-tip, and do not guarantee the operation of all types of "Memory Stick Duo" on your camcorder is reading or writing image files on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (while the access lamp is about the half size of a standard "Memory Stick," with "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2...
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... ZOOM MIC............91 Button-type lithium battery 126 B&W 91 C CALIBRATION 118 CAMERA DATA 79 CANDLE 88 CD-ROM 92 Charging time 21 CLOCK SET 23 130 CLOCK/LANG 83 COLOR SLOW SHTR (Color Slow Shutter 90, 104 Computer 92 Connecting Printer 59 TV 45 VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 57 CONVERSION LENS......... 77 D DATA CODE 79 Date Index 43 DATE/TIME.......... 24, 79, 128 DC IN jack 20 DC plug 20 DELETE Movies 47 Still images 49 DEMO MODE 83 DIGITAL ZOOM 75 Disc 27 DISC SELECT GUIDE...
... ZOOM MIC............91 Button-type lithium battery 126 B&W 91 C CALIBRATION 118 CAMERA DATA 79 CANDLE 88 CD-ROM 92 Charging time 21 CLOCK SET 23 130 CLOCK/LANG 83 COLOR SLOW SHTR (Color Slow Shutter 90, 104 Computer 92 Connecting Printer 59 TV 45 VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 57 CONVERSION LENS......... 77 D DATA CODE 79 Date Index 43 DATE/TIME.......... 24, 79, 128 DC IN jack 20 DC plug 20 DELETE Movies 47 Still images 49 DEMO MODE 83 DIGITAL ZOOM 75 Disc 27 DISC SELECT GUIDE...
