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...of the FCC Rules. special handling may cause undesired operation. For reliability and durability of the following discs only. - 8cm DVD-RW - 8cm DVD+RW - 8cm DVD-R - 8cm DVD+R DL Use the discs with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to correct the interference by one or ... complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD810 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. The supplied interface cable must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your camcorder You can radiate radio frequency energy and, if...
...of the FCC Rules. special handling may cause undesired operation. For reliability and durability of the following discs only. - 8cm DVD-RW - 8cm DVD+RW - 8cm DVD-R - 8cm DVD+R DL Use the discs with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to correct the interference by one or ... complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD810 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. The supplied interface cable must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your camcorder You can radiate radio frequency energy and, if...
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...your images on -screen displays in any problems. - To view your camcorder (p. 72), data may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Images cannot be completely deleted from the...DVD-RW/DVD+RW for illustrating the operating procedures. In addition to direct sunlight for video cameras and offers a quality typical of time may cause malfunctions. • Do not aim at dusk. Change the screen language before using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of the camcorder...
...your images on -screen displays in any problems. - To view your camcorder (p. 72), data may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Images cannot be completely deleted from the...DVD-RW/DVD+RW for illustrating the operating procedures. In addition to direct sunlight for video cameras and offers a quality typical of time may cause malfunctions. • Do not aim at dusk. Change the screen language before using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of the camcorder...
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... a digital still camera, and may look different from a subject coming into the lens. The following marks are used in this manual are subject 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...
... a digital still camera, and may look different from a subject coming into the lens. The following marks are used in this manual are subject 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...
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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 to record quickly... 51 Capturing a still image from a movie 53 Dubbing/copying images to media within your camcorder 55 Dividing movies 58 Creating the Playlist 59 Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 62 Printing still images (PictBridge compliant printer 64 Utilizing Media (MANAGE MEDIA) category...
...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 to record quickly... 51 Capturing a still image from a movie 53 Dubbing/copying images to media within your camcorder 55 Dividing movies 58 Creating the Playlist 59 Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 62 Printing still images (PictBridge compliant printer 64 Utilizing Media (MANAGE MEDIA) category...
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See page 6 for the types of "Memory Stick" you can use a DVD-RW, you can record images on the same disc (30) z - DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-R DVD+R DL Symbols used in your camcorder. Using a disc repeatedly by formatting, even if the disc becomes full* (72) z z z - - z - - - Even when using a new disc, format it supports the VR mode...
See page 6 for the types of "Memory Stick" you can use a DVD-RW, you can record images on the same disc (30) z - DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-R DVD+R DL Symbols used in your camcorder. Using a disc repeatedly by formatting, even if the disc becomes full* (72) z z z - - z - - - Even when using a new disc, format it supports the VR mode...
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... without unfinalizing. But finalizing is not guaranteed. x Playing the disc on other devices (p. 70) To play a disc recorded on your camcorder on other devices x Viewing images on a TV (p. 48) You can be played back in some cases. For details, see page 67. Using ...your camcorder (Continued) 4Viewing on other devices, you to add movies (p. 74). Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with your DVD device or consult your dealer. 16 The features of the disc is, the more it takes...
... without unfinalizing. But finalizing is not guaranteed. x Playing the disc on other devices (p. 70) To play a disc recorded on your camcorder on other devices x Viewing images on a TV (p. 48) You can be played back in some cases. For details, see page 67. Using ...your camcorder (Continued) 4Viewing on other devices, you to add movies (p. 74). Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with your DVD device or consult your dealer. 16 The features of the disc is, the more it takes...
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...Memory Stick PRO Duo" When you select [DISC] in the direction of the disc until it clicks. It may take some time for the camcorder to steps after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from the disc beforehand, using a single-sided disc. 4 Close the disc cover. [DISC ACCESS] ...DVD+RW, DVD-R, or DVD+R DL is required (p. 13). 3 Set the disc with the label side facing out when using a soft cloth (p. 118). 1 Check that the power of your camcorder, then press the center of the arrow (OPEN l). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on the screen. Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder...
...Memory Stick PRO Duo" When you select [DISC] in the direction of the disc until it clicks. It may take some time for the camcorder to steps after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from the disc beforehand, using a single-sided disc. 4 Close the disc cover. [DISC ACCESS] ...DVD+RW, DVD-R, or DVD+R DL is required (p. 13). 3 Set the disc with the label side facing out when using a soft cloth (p. 118). 1 Check that the power of your camcorder, then press the center of the arrow (OPEN l). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on the screen. Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder...
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...the disc: - z Tips • When you can start . • To delete all of the previously recorded images from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 34) is set incorrectly, it again to record new images, see "Formatting media" (p. 72). • You can ...insert or remove the disc when a power source is connected to your camcorder even when your camcorder is turned off. b Notes •...
...the disc: - z Tips • When you can start . • To delete all of the previously recorded images from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 34) is set incorrectly, it again to record new images, see "Formatting media" (p. 72). • You can ...insert or remove the disc when a power source is connected to your camcorder even when your camcorder is turned off. b Notes •...
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... Press EASY A again. disappears Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation Touch (HOME) C (or B) to the default settings. b Notes • For DVD-R, DVD+R DL, you cannot reuse the disc or record additional movies onto the disc once you finalize the disc even if the disc has free... on other devices or a computer, you set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation since they are fixed. If you need to images or change settings. For details on finalizing operation, see page 79. • DVD-RW is formatted with VIDEO mode (p. 13). • You cannot use some menu ...
... Press EASY A again. disappears Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation Touch (HOME) C (or B) to the default settings. b Notes • For DVD-R, DVD+R DL, you cannot reuse the disc or record additional movies onto the disc once you finalize the disc even if the disc has free... on other devices or a computer, you set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation since they are fixed. If you need to images or change settings. For details on finalizing operation, see page 79. • DVD-RW is formatted with VIDEO mode (p. 13). • You cannot use some menu ...
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... / makes the movie reverse/fast forward about 5 times faster than normal, 2 touches about 10 times, 3 touches about 30 times, and 4 touches about 8 times faster for a DVD+RW). Still Images Touch the tab and the still image to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Beginning of the movie/ previous movie Stop (goes to the...
... / makes the movie reverse/fast forward about 5 times faster than normal, 2 touches about 10 times, 3 touches about 30 times, and 4 touches about 8 times faster for a DVD+RW). Still Images Touch the tab and the still image to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Beginning of the movie/ previous movie Stop (goes to the...
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...). EDIT You can copy still images recorded on the media (p. 58). USB CONNECT You can connect your computer for viewing, editing or creating an original DVD. (OTHERS) category b Notes • You can delete images on the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" to a disc (p. 55). Item list DELETE... recorded on the media (p. 51). Editing (OTHERS) category This category enables you to edit or print images on the media, or copy them onto your camcorder to a computer or another device using the USB cable (p. 97). 50
...). EDIT You can copy still images recorded on the media (p. 58). USB CONNECT You can connect your computer for viewing, editing or creating an original DVD. (OTHERS) category b Notes • You can delete images on the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" to a disc (p. 55). Item list DELETE... recorded on the media (p. 51). Editing (OTHERS) category This category enables you to edit or print images on the media, or copy them onto your camcorder to a computer or another device using the USB cable (p. 97). 50
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The yellow plug connection is performed via the S VIDEO jack, by using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 21). Connect your camcorder to be produced than with S VIDEO (optional). Device without S VIDEO jack IN Device with S VIDEO jack IN S VIDEO VIDEO (Yellow) VIDEO A/V ...VIDEO (optional), higher quality movies can dub movies played back on the screen of the A/V connecting cable with an A/V connecting 62 VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders cable. Connect the device in either of the other device. Connecting only the S VIDEO plug will not output audio. Connect the...
The yellow plug connection is performed via the S VIDEO jack, by using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 21). Connect your camcorder to be produced than with S VIDEO (optional). Device without S VIDEO jack IN Device with S VIDEO jack IN S VIDEO VIDEO (Yellow) VIDEO A/V ...VIDEO (optional), higher quality movies can dub movies played back on the screen of the A/V connecting cable with an A/V connecting 62 VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders cable. Connect the device in either of the other device. Connecting only the S VIDEO plug will not output audio. Connect the...
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...the recording device. 6 Start playback on your camcorder, and record it to the input mode. 5 Connect your camcorder to the recording device (VCR or DVD/ HDD recorder) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) 1 or an A/V connecting cable with your camcorder. Connecting a device with the devices to be ...Continued , 63 Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the USB cable By connecting a DVD writer, etc. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (optional) 2. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for details. 7 ...
...the recording device. 6 Start playback on your camcorder, and record it to the input mode. 5 Connect your camcorder to the recording device (VCR or DVD/ HDD recorder) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) 1 or an A/V connecting cable with your camcorder. Connecting a device with the devices to be ...Continued , 63 Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the USB cable By connecting a DVD writer, etc. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (optional) 2. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for details. 7 ...
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...the supplied USB cable (p. 129). The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the screen. 64 Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD/ HDD recorders (Continued) 2 Connect the (USB) jack of your camcorder to the AC Adaptor to obtain power from the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 21). To print still images on... a "Memory Stick PRO Duo," insert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" containing them into your camcorder. 1 Turn on the printer. Select beforehand the media which contains the movie to a DVD writer, etc. Printing still images (PictBridge compliant printer) You can print out still images using the ...
...the supplied USB cable (p. 129). The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the screen. 64 Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD/ HDD recorders (Continued) 2 Connect the (USB) jack of your camcorder to the AC Adaptor to obtain power from the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 21). To print still images on... a "Memory Stick PRO Duo," insert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" containing them into your camcorder. 1 Turn on the printer. Select beforehand the media which contains the movie to a DVD writer, etc. Printing still images (PictBridge compliant printer) You can print out still images using the ...
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... devices (Finalizing) Finalizing makes the recorded disc compatible for playback with all devices is not guaranteed. • No DVD menu is not required, except in the following cases: 1 To create a DVD menu 2 To play back a disc in SP mode, or 15 min. in LP mode) b Notes •...can select the style of computers. Finalizing is required depending on the type of disc. • DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+R DL: Finalizing is required. • DVD+RW: Finalizing is created for the first time (p.69) Playback on a computer DVD drive 3 If the disc has a short total recording time (less than 5 min.
... devices (Finalizing) Finalizing makes the recorded disc compatible for playback with all devices is not guaranteed. • No DVD menu is not required, except in the following cases: 1 To create a DVD menu 2 To play back a disc in SP mode, or 15 min. in LP mode) b Notes •...can select the style of computers. Finalizing is required depending on the type of disc. • DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+R DL: Finalizing is required. • DVD+RW: Finalizing is created for the first time (p.69) Playback on a computer DVD drive 3 If the disc has a short total recording time (less than 5 min.
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.... Movies can be added. b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you wish to add movies. Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices Finalize Only in other devices (Finalizing) (Continued) To add ... cannot be added as usual. Make a new recording Unfinalize the disc. To play back a disc in case 1 Make desired settings for the DVD menu. 68 When the DVD menu has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you to confirm that you cannot record additional movies onto the disc after adding movies (p.69...
.... Movies can be added. b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you wish to add movies. Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices Finalize Only in other devices (Finalizing) (Continued) To add ... cannot be added as usual. Make a new recording Unfinalize the disc. To play back a disc in case 1 Make desired settings for the DVD menu. 68 When the DVD menu has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you to confirm that you cannot record additional movies onto the disc after adding movies (p.69...
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...MANAGE MEDIA) t [FINALIZE]. b Notes • When you finalize a double-sided disc, you set to your camcorder, and do not create a DVD menu. 3 Touch . To select a DVD menu style 1 In step 4, touch (OPTION) t [DVD MENU]. 2 Select the desired style from a minute to a maximum of the disc individually. • Do ...Movie) or (Still) lamp goes off. To select a DVD menu style, touch (OPTION) t [DVD MENU] (p. 69). When you want to create a DVD menu and finalize the disc, the DVD menu appears for finalizing. 1 Place your camcorder again. Select [NO MENU] if you connect the AC Adaptor...
...MANAGE MEDIA) t [FINALIZE]. b Notes • When you finalize a double-sided disc, you set to your camcorder, and do not create a DVD menu. 3 Touch . To select a DVD menu style 1 In step 4, touch (OPTION) t [DVD MENU]. 2 Select the desired style from a minute to a maximum of the disc individually. • Do ...Movie) or (Still) lamp goes off. To select a DVD menu style, touch (OPTION) t [DVD MENU] (p. 69). When you want to create a DVD menu and finalize the disc, the DVD menu appears for finalizing. 1 Place your camcorder again. Select [NO MENU] if you connect the AC Adaptor...
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...Playing a disc on a computer If you finalize the disc (p. 67) that the DVD drive of your device. • If you have created a DVD menu (p. 69), you to view movies recorded by your camcorder on a disc cannot be copied directly onto a computer to the instruction manual of ... may be disabled. Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices (Finalizing) (Continued) b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), the DVD menu style is fixed to [STYLE1]. • You cannot create a DVD menu for an instant between scenes, or some computers. • Movies stored on other...
...Playing a disc on a computer If you finalize the disc (p. 67) that the DVD drive of your device. • If you have created a DVD menu (p. 69), you to view movies recorded by your camcorder on a disc cannot be copied directly onto a computer to the instruction manual of ... may be disabled. Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices (Finalizing) (Continued) b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), the DVD menu style is fixed to [STYLE1]. • You cannot create a DVD menu for an instant between scenes, or some computers. • Movies stored on other...
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... slightly smaller. • Since there is an image database file area, the used is not displayed as necessary (p. 28). To turn off the display, touch . DVD-RW (VR mode) DVD_RTAV folder -
... slightly smaller. • Since there is an image database file area, the used is not displayed as necessary (p. 28). To turn off the display, touch . DVD-RW (VR mode) DVD_RTAV folder -
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...DCR-DVD810) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord (mains lead) to the wall outlet (wall socket). 2 Turn on a DVD+RW, finalize the disc again (p. 69). 5 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 72 To remove the "Memory ... on other media (p. 55, 62) before playing the disc on other devices.* * To create the DVD menu on your camcorder. 3 When formatting a "Memory Stick PRO Duo," insert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" to be formatted into your camcorder. 4 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA FORMAT] t [INT. You do not disconnect ...
...DCR-DVD810) or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord (mains lead) to the wall outlet (wall socket). 2 Turn on a DVD+RW, finalize the disc again (p. 69). 5 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 72 To remove the "Memory ... on other media (p. 55, 62) before playing the disc on other devices.* * To create the DVD menu on your camcorder. 3 When formatting a "Memory Stick PRO Duo," insert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" to be formatted into your camcorder. 4 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA FORMAT] t [INT. You do not disconnect ...