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Printed in China US Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-DVD610/DVD710/ DVD810 3-285-366-11(1) Enjoying with Your Camcorder 12 Getting Started 20 Recording/Playback 34 Editing 50 Utilizing Media 66 Customizing Your 78 Camcorder Performing with Your 97 Computer Troubleshooting 101 Additional... 114 Information Quick 129 Reference Spanish Quick Guide/ 140 Guía rápida en español © 2008 Sony Corporation http://www.sony.net/ Printed on this product ...
Printed in China US Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-DVD610/DVD710/ DVD810 3-285-366-11(1) Enjoying with Your Camcorder 12 Getting Started 20 Recording/Playback 34 Editing 50 Utilizing Media 66 Customizing Your 78 Camcorder Performing with Your 97 Computer Troubleshooting 101 Additional... 114 Information Quick 129 Reference Spanish Quick Guide/ 140 Guía rápida en español © 2008 Sony Corporation http://www.sony.net/ Printed on this product ...
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... Stick Duo adaptor. to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from being lost, do not do the following parts. See "About handling of your camcorder. * Depending on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. • When using a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" with : - to... apply mechanical shock or vibration to another device with a *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for the recordable time of memory card other than those mentioned above may cause the unsatisfactory recording/playback or you purchase, the disc...
... Stick Duo adaptor. to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from being lost, do not do the following parts. See "About handling of your camcorder. * Depending on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. • When using a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" with : - to... apply mechanical shock or vibration to another device with a *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for the recordable time of memory card other than those mentioned above may cause the unsatisfactory recording/playback or you purchase, the disc...
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... recording function to somebody, it is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. DCR-DVD810 Make trial recording on the internal memory. • Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot...differ depending on the countries/regions. In addition to malfunction. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is recommended that you need an NTSC system-based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may not be saved or recorded. Continued , 7 Black point White...
... recording function to somebody, it is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. DCR-DVD810 Make trial recording on the internal memory. • Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot...differ depending on the countries/regions. In addition to malfunction. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is recommended that you need an NTSC system-based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may not be saved or recorded. Continued , 7 Black point White...
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...finalizing. A recording format that is required to play the disc in your camcorder. DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-R DVD+R DL Symbols used in this manual, VIDEO mode is compatible with Your Camcorder With your camcorder (deleting and rearranging the order of "Memory Stick" you can record images... malfunction. Refer to the instruction manual of your DVD device to see whether it with your camcorder, you can use a DVD-RW, you use in a DVD drive on a side of DVD-RW. z - - - In VIDEO mode, only the most recent movie (52) z z z - - Using a disc repeatedly...
...finalizing. A recording format that is required to play the disc in your camcorder. DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-R DVD+R DL Symbols used in this manual, VIDEO mode is compatible with Your Camcorder With your camcorder (deleting and rearranging the order of "Memory Stick" you can record images... malfunction. Refer to the instruction manual of your DVD device to see whether it with your camcorder, you can use a DVD-RW, you use in a DVD drive on a side of DVD-RW. z - - - In VIDEO mode, only the most recent movie (52) z z z - - Using a disc repeatedly...
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... playback time will be supplied from the wall outlet (wall socket). • When attaching an optional video light, it while connected to the DC IN jack of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with your camcorder. On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured when using an NP-FH30, which only... DCR-DVD610 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel opened* 120 LCD panel closed 135 140 155 300 330 680 745 DCR-DVD710/DVD810 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel opened* 115 LCD panel closed 135 135 155...
... playback time will be supplied from the wall outlet (wall socket). • When attaching an optional video light, it while connected to the DC IN jack of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with your camcorder. On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured when using an NP-FH30, which only... DCR-DVD610 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel opened* 120 LCD panel closed 135 140 155 300 330 680 745 DCR-DVD710/DVD810 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel opened* 115 LCD panel closed 135 135 155...
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x DVD-RW Select the recording format, [VIDEO] or [VR] (p. 13), then touch . z Tips • When you close the disc cover. • If you catch the grip belt when closing.... 2 Press the disc holder in the center of the camcorder, then open or close the disc cover with your camcorder to malfunction. • Do not touch the disc with fingerprints. • If you use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 34) is set incorrectly, it again to record...is fixed to the bottom of the disc compartment, and remove the disc by holding the edge. Move the grip belt to VIDEO mode.
x DVD-RW Select the recording format, [VIDEO] or [VR] (p. 13), then touch . z Tips • When you close the disc cover. • If you catch the grip belt when closing.... 2 Press the disc holder in the center of the camcorder, then open or close the disc cover with your camcorder to malfunction. • Do not touch the disc with fingerprints. • If you use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 34) is set incorrectly, it again to record...is fixed to the bottom of the disc compartment, and remove the disc by holding the edge. Move the grip belt to VIDEO mode.
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... the (OPTION) menu. • Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you set (p. 79). from the screen. For details on other devices (Finalize) To view movies stored on a disc on finalizing operation, see page 79. • DVD-RW is formatted with VIDEO mode (p. 13). • You cannot use... some menu items are automatically set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation (p. 74). 37 b Notes • For DVD-R, DVD+R DL, you cannot reuse ...
... the (OPTION) menu. • Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you set (p. 79). from the screen. For details on other devices (Finalize) To view movies stored on a disc on finalizing operation, see page 79. • DVD-RW is formatted with VIDEO mode (p. 13). • You cannot use... some menu items are automatically set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation (p. 74). 37 b Notes • For DVD-R, DVD+R DL, you cannot reuse ...
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... an A/V connecting cable with an A/V connecting cable. Set the input selector on your camcorder to be produced than with S VIDEO 2. The yellow plug connection is connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the input jack of the A/V connecting cable with the devices to the wall outlet... the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Change the setting according to the screen aspect ratio of the other device via the S VIDEO jack, by using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 21). Connect your camcorder. 2 Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [TV TYPE] t [16:9] or [4:3] t...
... an A/V connecting cable with an A/V connecting cable. Set the input selector on your camcorder to be produced than with S VIDEO 2. The yellow plug connection is connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the input jack of the A/V connecting cable with the devices to the wall outlet... the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Change the setting according to the screen aspect ratio of the other device via the S VIDEO jack, by using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 21). Connect your camcorder. 2 Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [TV TYPE] t [16:9] or [4:3] t...
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When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) Connect the yellow plug of your camcorder to a TV compatible with the 16:9 (wide) signal, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. Also, when the recorded image's aspect ratio switches between 16:9 (wide) and 4:3, ... recorded in 16:9 (wide) aspect ratio on the TV screen by setting [DISP OUTPUT] to the audio input jack of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to [V-OUT/PANEL] (p. 87). 49 z Tips • You can display the...
When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) Connect the yellow plug of your camcorder to a TV compatible with the 16:9 (wide) signal, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. Also, when the recorded image's aspect ratio switches between 16:9 (wide) and 4:3, ... recorded in 16:9 (wide) aspect ratio on the TV screen by setting [DISP OUTPUT] to the audio input jack of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to [V-OUT/PANEL] (p. 87). 49 z Tips • You can display the...
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... other device via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. Connecting only the S VIDEO plug will not output audio. Connect your camcorder to other recording devices, such as a counter on your camcorder to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (optional). b Notes • Since dubbing is not necessary. Connect the white and red plugs...
... other device via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. Connecting only the S VIDEO plug will not output audio. Connect your camcorder to other recording devices, such as a counter on your camcorder to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (optional). b Notes • Since dubbing is not necessary. Connect the white and red plugs...
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... input selector, set it on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (optional) 2. Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device. 6 Start playback on your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for details. 7 When dubbing...and camera settings data, display them on the screen (p. 84). • 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 selector, set it on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (optional) 2. Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device. 6 Start playback on your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for details. 7 When dubbing...and camera settings data, display them on the screen (p. 84). • 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 ...
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... screen. 5 Touch (OPTION), set up to a digital video camera or digital still camera, regardless of the printer to step 6. 6 Touch [EXEC] t [YES]. 7 When [Completed.] appears, touch . To remove the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" from your camcorder • If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB ...INDEX screen of 4MB or more - still images of still images, touch . The selected still image is marked with a pixel size larger than 3,680 × 2,760 z Tips • PictBridge is on the screen to be printed. still images edited by connecting a printer directly to 20 copies...
... screen. 5 Touch (OPTION), set up to a digital video camera or digital still camera, regardless of the printer to step 6. 6 Touch [EXEC] t [YES]. 7 When [Completed.] appears, touch . To remove the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" from your camcorder • If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB ...INDEX screen of 4MB or more - still images of still images, touch . The selected still image is marked with a pixel size larger than 3,680 × 2,760 z Tips • PictBridge is on the screen to be printed. still images edited by connecting a printer directly to 20 copies...
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.... 3 Touch . Finalizing restarts when you need to create a DVD menu and finalize the disc, the DVD menu appears for finalizing. 1 Place your camcorder in the case of DVD-RW (VIDEO mode). b Notes • When you finalize a double-sided disc, you want to finalize a disc. To select a DVD menu style 1 In ...Touch [YES] t [YES]. Go to step 5 if you must finalize each side of the disc individually. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder. 3 Insert the disc to off and disconnect the AC Adaptor after the (Movie) or (Still) lamp goes off. To select a DVD menu style, touch (...
.... 3 Touch . Finalizing restarts when you need to create a DVD menu and finalize the disc, the DVD menu appears for finalizing. 1 Place your camcorder in the case of DVD-RW (VIDEO mode). b Notes • When you finalize a double-sided disc, you want to finalize a disc. To select a DVD menu style 1 In ...Touch [YES] t [YES]. Go to step 5 if you must finalize each side of the disc individually. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder. 3 Insert the disc to off and disconnect the AC Adaptor after the (Movie) or (Still) lamp goes off. To select a DVD menu style, touch (...
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...not disconnect the AC Adaptor during formatting. • Even the images protected with a new disc. b Notes • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder. 4 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA FORMAT] t [INT. To operate the POWER switch or buttons - To avoid the loss of a... on a DVD+RW, finalize the disc again (p. 69). 5 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 72 If you format a finalized disc • A DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) returns to the unfinalized state. MEMORY] (DCR-DVD810) or [MEMORY STICK]. 6 When [Completed.] appears, touch . Even after formatting, or will appear on ...
...not disconnect the AC Adaptor during formatting. • Even the images protected with a new disc. b Notes • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder. 4 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA FORMAT] t [INT. To operate the POWER switch or buttons - To avoid the loss of a... on a DVD+RW, finalize the disc again (p. 69). 5 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 72 If you format a finalized disc • A DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) returns to the unfinalized state. MEMORY] (DCR-DVD810) or [MEMORY STICK]. 6 When [Completed.] appears, touch . Even after formatting, or will appear on ...
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...b Notes • Do not apply shock or vibration to VIDEO mode. Format the disc again to be formatted into your camcorder. 4 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA FORMAT] t [DISC]. z Tips • When you format a DVD-RW during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), the recording format is required on each ... DVD+RW, you use a double-sided disc, formatting is fixed to your camcorder. 3 Insert the disc to change the movie aspect ratio midway. You can format each side. x DVD-RW Select the recording format, [VIDEO] or [VR] (p. 13), then touch . Cancel the protection with the ...
...b Notes • Do not apply shock or vibration to VIDEO mode. Format the disc again to be formatted into your camcorder. 4 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA FORMAT] t [DISC]. z Tips • When you format a DVD-RW during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), the recording format is required on each ... DVD+RW, you use a double-sided disc, formatting is fixed to your camcorder. 3 Insert the disc to change the movie aspect ratio midway. You can format each side. x DVD-RW Select the recording format, [VIDEO] or [VR] (p. 13), then touch . Cancel the protection with the ...
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Use a new disc. When using a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) (Unfinalizing) 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 your camcorder. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder. 4 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [UNFINALIZE]....)/ DVD+RW discs after the following steps prior to recording additional movies. 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 the POWER switch to record additional movies. 4...
Use a new disc. When using a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) (Unfinalizing) 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 your camcorder. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder. 4 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [UNFINALIZE]....)/ DVD+RW discs after the following steps prior to recording additional movies. 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 the POWER switch to record additional movies. 4...
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...balance will record the subject. 3 Touch [ ]. Indoors - Under video lamps in a studio, or under the same lighting conditions as a piece of paper, to prevent people's faces from focusing on distant subjects. ** Your camcorder is adjusted to minimize shake when recording fast moving subjects. WHITE ... MENU (Continued) LANDSCAPE* ( ) Select this to the brightness of the recording environment. This setting also prevents your camcorder from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by strong light. At party scenes or studios where the lighting conditions change quickly -...
...balance will record the subject. 3 Touch [ ]. Indoors - Under video lamps in a studio, or under the same lighting conditions as a piece of paper, to prevent people's faces from focusing on distant subjects. ** Your camcorder is adjusted to minimize shake when recording fast moving subjects. WHITE ... MENU (Continued) LANDSCAPE* ( ) Select this to the brightness of the recording environment. This setting also prevents your camcorder from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by strong light. At party scenes or studios where the lighting conditions change quickly -...
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...a computer x Viewing imported images on a computer x Creating a DVD x Copying a disc t Video Disc Copier For details on currently may be dropped from the supplied CD-ROM, you can do... does not support a Macintosh computer. On the advanced use of images on your camcorder connected to your camcorder to have DirectX installed.) Sound system: Direct Sound compatible sound card Memory: 256 MB...environment. Performing with Your Computer What you can enjoy the following URL: http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ ms/us/ Installing the software x Environment for using "Picture Motion ...
...a computer x Viewing imported images on a computer x Creating a DVD x Copying a disc t Video Disc Copier For details on currently may be dropped from the supplied CD-ROM, you can do... does not support a Macintosh computer. On the advanced use of images on your camcorder connected to your camcorder to have DirectX installed.) Sound system: Direct Sound compatible sound card Memory: 256 MB...environment. Performing with Your Computer What you can enjoy the following URL: http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ ms/us/ Installing the software x Environment for using "Picture Motion ...
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...the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/ Remote Commander 101 • Batteries/Power sources 102 • LCD screen/Viewfinder 103 • Media 103 • Recording 104 • Playing back images on your camcorder ... 106 • Playing back a disc on other ... FOCUS] - [EXPOSURE] - [SPOT METER] - [SCENE SELECTION] - [WHITE BAL.] - [COLOR SLOW SHTR] - [S. Turn off (pressing and holding the DISP BATT/ INFO button for DVD-RW: [VIDEO] • The following menu items are not available. -
...the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/ Remote Commander 101 • Batteries/Power sources 102 • LCD screen/Viewfinder 103 • Media 103 • Recording 104 • Playing back images on your camcorder ... 106 • Playing back a disc on other ... FOCUS] - [EXPOSURE] - [SPOT METER] - [SCENE SELECTION] - [WHITE BAL.] - [COLOR SLOW SHTR] - [S. Turn off (pressing and holding the DISP BATT/ INFO button for DVD-RW: [VIDEO] • The following menu items are not available. -
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... • The temperature of your camcorder and leave it may be correct ... 103 Troubleshooting Movies recorded on DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) except the last recorded movie - ...8226; Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 21). This is too high... • Press DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder during finalizing the disc. In this case,... place. • You turned off your camcorder is extremely high. Turn on the touch... with fingerprints, etc. Turn off your camcorder, or DISPLAY on the environment of images...) and contact your camcorder and complete finalizing the disc (p. 67...
... • The temperature of your camcorder and leave it may be correct ... 103 Troubleshooting Movies recorded on DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) except the last recorded movie - ...8226; Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 21). This is too high... • Press DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder during finalizing the disc. In this case,... place. • You turned off your camcorder is extremely high. Turn on the touch... with fingerprints, etc. Turn off your camcorder, or DISPLAY on the environment of images...) and contact your camcorder and complete finalizing the disc (p. 67...
