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... power cord or plug is in the operating instructions. If liquid has been spilled or objects have the same characteristics as specified by the manufacturer. When the set on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. this set during a lightning storm, or when it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be sure the service technician has used replacement parts...
... power cord or plug is in the operating instructions. If liquid has been spilled or objects have the same characteristics as specified by the manufacturer. When the set on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. this set during a lightning storm, or when it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be sure the service technician has used replacement parts...
Operating Guide
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... operating your camcorder (Continued) discs or discs with a cable, be able to remove the disc from the camcorder • When connecting your camcorder to another device with a *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for the recordable time of a "Memory Stick PRO Duo." Pushing the plug forcibly into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor. Viewfinder LCD screen Battery • The camcorder is recommended that you purchase, the disc has mark. to apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder - PRO-HG Duo") ("Memory Stick...
... operating your camcorder (Continued) discs or discs with a cable, be able to remove the disc from the camcorder • When connecting your camcorder to another device with a *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for the recordable time of a "Memory Stick PRO Duo." Pushing the plug forcibly into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor. Viewfinder LCD screen Battery • The camcorder is recommended that you purchase, the disc has mark. to apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder - PRO-HG Duo") ("Memory Stick...
Operating Guide
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..., and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. However, there may be provided, even if recording or playback is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in color) that you destroy the actual body of data occurs on -screen displays in any problems. - Unauthorized recording of such materials may be saved or recorded. DCR-DVD610/DVD710 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for a long time...
..., and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. However, there may be provided, even if recording or playback is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in color) that you destroy the actual body of data occurs on -screen displays in any problems. - Unauthorized recording of such materials may be saved or recorded. DCR-DVD610/DVD710 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for a long time...
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... 2: Charging the battery pack 21 Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date 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 your needs 12 Media 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...
... 2: Charging the battery pack 21 Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date 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 your needs 12 Media 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 camcorder 121 Specifications 125 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ..... 129 Indicators displayed during recording/ playback 133...
... 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 camcorder 121 Specifications 125 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ..... 129 Indicators displayed during recording/ playback 133...
Operating Guide
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... changing the battery pack, turn off , AC power source (mains) is still supplied to it is on the conditions under the following conditions: - The battery pack is connected to OFF (CHG) and turn the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the power cord (mains lead) is recommended). • The available recording and playback time will be shorter when you use...
... changing the battery pack, turn off , AC power source (mains) is still supplied to it is on the conditions under the following conditions: - The battery pack is connected to OFF (CHG) and turn the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the power cord (mains lead) is recommended). • The available recording and playback time will be shorter when you use...
Operating Guide
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... show messages in a specified language. This setting is practical when you use your camcorder during playback ([DATA CODE], p. 84). • See page 115 for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 89). Step 4: Making adjustments before recording Opening the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to close the lens cover. z Tips • The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the media, and can change...
... show messages in a specified language. This setting is practical when you use your camcorder during playback ([DATA CODE], p. 84). • See page 115 for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 89). Step 4: Making adjustments before recording Opening the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to close the lens cover. z Tips • The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the media, and can change...
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... be deleted when you format. • Do not pinch and remove the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" forcibly. Figures in minutes of "Memory Stick," or the [REC MODE] setting (p. 80). • When the recordable time is displayed in once, then slide it out of still images. 33 The recordable time varies depending on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" Figures in the table are approximate recording time in ( ) are of when using a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" made by Sony Corporation...
... be deleted when you format. • Do not pinch and remove the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" forcibly. Figures in minutes of "Memory Stick," or the [REC MODE] setting (p. 80). • When the recordable time is displayed in once, then slide it out of still images. 33 The recordable time varies depending on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" Figures in the table are approximate recording time in ( ) are of when using a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" made by Sony Corporation...
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...; Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 92) when it in sleep mode for recording after which the camcorder turns off . Recording in bright places. You can set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON to display . Therefore, do not operate your camcorder and leave it is in sleep mode, the power consumption will be reduced (sleep mode). z Tips • To record an image brighter, use the NightShot plus and Super NightShot plus functions use Color Slow Shutter function...
...; Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 92) when it in sleep mode for recording after which the camcorder turns off . Recording in bright places. You can set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON to display . Therefore, do not operate your camcorder and leave it is in sleep mode, the power consumption will be reduced (sleep mode). z Tips • To record an image brighter, use the NightShot plus and Super NightShot plus functions use Color Slow Shutter function...
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... 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 jack on the device. 1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Select the media which contains the movie you can dub movies without the declination of their image quality. Set [TV TYPE] according to the instruction manuals supplied with the USB cable By connecting a DVD writer, etc. Connecting a device with your recording device for this operation...
... 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 jack on the device. 1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Select the media which contains the movie you can dub movies without the declination of their image quality. Set [TV TYPE] according to the instruction manuals supplied with the USB cable By connecting a DVD writer, etc. Connecting a device with your recording device for this operation...
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... still images without using a computer by connecting a printer directly to be performed properly. - If you print a still image recorded in a 16:9 (wide) ratio, the left edges of the printer to 20 copies. [DATE/TIME]: Select [DATE], [DAY&TIME], or [OFF] (no date/time printed). [SIZE]: Select the paper size. You can set the following options, then touch . [COPIES]: Set number of copies of a still image to a digital video camera or digital still camera, regardless of model or...
... still images without using a computer by connecting a printer directly to be performed properly. - If you print a still image recorded in a 16:9 (wide) ratio, the left edges of the printer to 20 copies. [DATE/TIME]: Select [DATE], [DAY&TIME], or [OFF] (no date/time printed). [SIZE]: Select the paper size. You can set the following options, then touch . [COPIES]: Set number of copies of a still image to a digital video camera or digital still camera, regardless of model or...
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... check the remaining recordable time or space of available and unavailable space appears slightly smaller. • Since there is an image database file area, the used is recorded. To turn off the display, touch . Volume label z Tips • Movies on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 97). z Tips • For details on operations and procedures, see the "PMB Guide" on discs are discarded when the media space is displayed. DVD...
... check the remaining recordable time or space of available and unavailable space appears slightly smaller. • Since there is an image database file area, the used is recorded. To turn off the display, touch . Volume label z Tips • Movies on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 97). z Tips • For details on operations and procedures, see the "PMB Guide" on discs are discarded when the media space is displayed. DVD...
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... use [PICT.EFFECT] setting. To cancel recording, touch [RESET]. BLT-IN ZOOM MIC When you set [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC] to record exciting and powerful sound in the OPTION MENU (Continued) D.EFFECT (Digital effect) When you set [OLD MOVIE], appears and you can add an old movie effect to images. MICREF LEVEL You can also operate by pressing PHOTO on the screen. B NORMAL Records various surround sounds, converting them into the certain level. 96 LOW ( ) Records...
... use [PICT.EFFECT] setting. To cancel recording, touch [RESET]. BLT-IN ZOOM MIC When you set [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC] to record exciting and powerful sound in the OPTION MENU (Continued) D.EFFECT (Digital effect) When you set [OLD MOVIE], appears and you can add an old movie effect to images. MICREF LEVEL You can also operate by pressing PHOTO on the screen. B NORMAL Records various surround sounds, converting them into the certain level. 96 LOW ( ) Records...
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... SELECTION] - [WHITE BAL.] - [COLOR SLOW SHTR] - [S. Movie recording mode: [SP] - [DATA CODE]: [DATE/TIME] - This is set to on . Buttons do not work . • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), the following table to record after about 1 minute. DUBBING button (DCR-DVD810) (p. 55) The (OPTION) button is not displayed. • The OPTION MENU cannot be ready to troubleshoot the problem. Turning the LCD backlight on . • Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 21). • Connect the plug of your camcorder to...
... SELECTION] - [WHITE BAL.] - [COLOR SLOW SHTR] - [S. Movie recording mode: [SP] - [DATA CODE]: [DATE/TIME] - This is set to on . Buttons do not work . • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), the following table to record after about 1 minute. DUBBING button (DCR-DVD810) (p. 55) The (OPTION) button is not displayed. • The OPTION MENU cannot be ready to troubleshoot the problem. Turning the LCD backlight on . • Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 21). • Connect the plug of your camcorder to...
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...• Insert a battery into the battery case with black paper. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly. This is not a malfunction. 102 Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in your hand or a faint sound is heard during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). - [MOVIE MEDIA SET] - [PHOTO MEDIA SET]* - [AUDIO MODE]** - [WIDE SELECT] - [SUB-T DATE] - [ INDEX SET] - [ IMAGE SIZE] - [FILE NO.] - [FLASH MODE]** - [ DISPLAY] - [VOLUME] - [BEEP] - [TV TYPE] - [CLOCK SET] - [AREA SET] - [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] - [ LANGUAGE SET] - [DEMO MODE] * DCR-DVD810 **DCR-DVD710/DVD810...
...• Insert a battery into the battery case with black paper. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly. This is not a malfunction. 102 Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in your hand or a faint sound is heard during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). - [MOVIE MEDIA SET] - [PHOTO MEDIA SET]* - [AUDIO MODE]** - [WIDE SELECT] - [SUB-T DATE] - [ INDEX SET] - [ IMAGE SIZE] - [FILE NO.] - [FLASH MODE]** - [ DISPLAY] - [VOLUME] - [BEEP] - [TV TYPE] - [CLOCK SET] - [AREA SET] - [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] - [ LANGUAGE SET] - [DEMO MODE] * DCR-DVD810 **DCR-DVD710/DVD810...
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...; You turned off your camcorder, or DISPLAY on DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) except the last recorded movie - Turn off your Sony dealer. Movies recorded on the Remote Commander (DCR-DVD710/DVD810) (p. 26, 132). Media The disc cannot be correct depending on the INDEX screen at all. • Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION], p. 122). Movies recorded on the touch panel do not work at one (p. 21). Fully charge the battery pack again. • Connect the power cord...
...; You turned off your camcorder, or DISPLAY on DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) except the last recorded movie - Turn off your Sony dealer. Movies recorded on the Remote Commander (DCR-DVD710/DVD810) (p. 26, 132). Media The disc cannot be correct depending on the INDEX screen at all. • Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION], p. 122). Movies recorded on the touch panel do not work at one (p. 21). Fully charge the battery pack again. • Connect the power cord...
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Troubleshooting (Continued) [COLOR SLOW SHTR] does not operate correctly. • [COLOR SLOW SHTR] may not operate correctly in actual size. Use NightShot plus or [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS]. Open the LCD screen. • When you record sound with (p. 51). The power is closed on a computer, etc. Images stored on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" cannot be played back. • Images cannot be indicated correctly when you have modified files or folders, or have failed. Turn off the...
Troubleshooting (Continued) [COLOR SLOW SHTR] does not operate correctly. • [COLOR SLOW SHTR] may not operate correctly in actual size. Use NightShot plus or [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS]. Open the LCD screen. • When you record sound with (p. 51). The power is closed on a computer, etc. Images stored on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" cannot be played back. • Images cannot be indicated correctly when you have modified files or folders, or have failed. Turn off the...
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... a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. • When you eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," or turn off your camcorder while your camcorder is reading or writing image files on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (while the access lamp is lit or flashing). - Do not use the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" near magnets or magnetic fields. • It is recommended you make a back-up of important data on the hard disk of the audio and video output...
... a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. • When you eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," or turn off your camcorder while your camcorder is reading or writing image files on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (while the access lamp is lit or flashing). - Do not use the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" near magnets or magnetic fields. • It is recommended you make a back-up of important data on the hard disk of the audio and video output...
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... ZOOM MIC............96 Button-type lithium battery 132 B&W 96 C CALIBRATION 122 CAMERA DATA 84 CANDLE 93 CD-ROM 97 Charging time 22 CLOCK SET 25 136 CLOCK/LANG 88 COLOR SLOW SHTR (Color Slow Shutter 95, 109 Computer 97 Connecting Printer 64 TV 48 VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 62 Copying still images 56 D DATA CODE 84 Date Index 46 DATE/TIME.......... 26, 84, 134 DC IN jack 21 DC plug 21 DELETE Movies 51 Still images 52 DEMO MODE 88 DIGITAL ZOOM 81 Disc 30 DISC SELECT GUIDE...
... ZOOM MIC............96 Button-type lithium battery 132 B&W 96 C CALIBRATION 122 CAMERA DATA 84 CANDLE 93 CD-ROM 97 Charging time 22 CLOCK SET 25 136 CLOCK/LANG 88 COLOR SLOW SHTR (Color Slow Shutter 95, 109 Computer 97 Connecting Printer 64 TV 48 VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 62 Copying still images 56 D DATA CODE 84 Date Index 46 DATE/TIME.......... 26, 84, 134 DC IN jack 21 DC plug 21 DELETE Movies 51 Still images 52 DEMO MODE 88 DIGITAL ZOOM 81 Disc 30 DISC SELECT GUIDE...
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... 41 NTSC 114 Number of still images recordable 83 O OLD MOVIE 96 ONE PUSH 94 OPTION MENU 90 Original DELETE 51 DIVIDE 58 OTHERS category 50 OUTDOOR 94 OUTPUT SETTINGS .......... 87 P PAL 114 PASTEL 96 PHOTO COPY 56 PHOTO SETTINGS 82 PictBridge 64 PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect 96, 109 Playback 35, 43 Playback zoom 46 Playing time 23 Playlist Creating 59 Divide 61 Erase 60 Move 61 Playback 60 PORTRAIT 94 Power cord...
... 41 NTSC 114 Number of still images recordable 83 O OLD MOVIE 96 ONE PUSH 94 OPTION MENU 90 Original DELETE 51 DIVIDE 58 OTHERS category 50 OUTDOOR 94 OUTPUT SETTINGS .......... 87 P PAL 114 PASTEL 96 PHOTO COPY 56 PHOTO SETTINGS 82 PictBridge 64 PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect 96, 109 Playback 35, 43 Playback zoom 46 Playing time 23 Playlist Creating 59 Divide 61 Erase 60 Move 61 Playback 60 PORTRAIT 94 Power cord...
