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...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 playback on other devices ....70 Checking media information .........71 Formatting media 72... 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 your...
...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 playback on other devices ....70 Checking media information .........71 Formatting media 72... 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 your...
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...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. For items available in the (SETTINGS) category, see page 79. *2 The item is ...available during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). Taking advantage of two types of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category (MANAGE MEDIA) category Items MOVIE*1 PHOTO*1 Page 39 39 (VIEW...
...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. For items available in the (SETTINGS) category, see page 79. *2 The item is ...available during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). Taking advantage of two types of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category (MANAGE MEDIA) category Items MOVIE*1 PHOTO*1 Page 39 39 (VIEW...
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...) (1) (p. 132) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 20 AC Adaptor (1) (p. 21) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p. 21) Power cord (mains lead) (1) (p. 21) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 97) - The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your...
...) (1) (p. 132) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 20 AC Adaptor (1) (p. 21) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p. 21) Power cord (mains lead) (1) (p. 21) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 97) - The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your...
Operating Guide
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...see "Formatting media" (p. 72). • You can check the right disc using a double-sided disc, take care not to the bottom of the camcorder, then open the disc cover. 2 Press the disc holder in the center of the disc compartment, and remove the disc by holding the edge. while.... b Notes • Be careful not to use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 34) is set incorrectly, it may take some time to remove the disc depending on the recorded contents. • It may cause your camcorder to malfunction. • Do not disconnect the power sources while formatting a disc. ...
...see "Formatting media" (p. 72). • You can check the right disc using a double-sided disc, take care not to the bottom of the camcorder, then open the disc cover. 2 Press the disc holder in the center of the disc compartment, and remove the disc by holding the edge. while.... b Notes • Be careful not to use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 34) is set incorrectly, it may take some time to remove the disc depending on the recorded contents. • It may cause your camcorder to malfunction. • Do not disconnect the power sources while formatting a disc. ...
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... media (p. 28). R Movies 1 Turn the POWER switch G until the (Still) lamp lights up. 2 Press EASY A. Recording/Playback Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam operation) Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can perform recording or playing back operation without detailed settings. Flashing t Lights up . 2 Press EASY...
... media (p. 28). R Movies 1 Turn the POWER switch G until the (Still) lamp lights up. 2 Press EASY A. Recording/Playback Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam operation) Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can perform recording or playing back operation without detailed settings. Flashing t Lights up . 2 Press EASY...
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...) Goes to the VISUAL INDEX screen. * The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam operation) (Continued) zTips • When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. • You can...
...) Goes to the VISUAL INDEX screen. * The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam operation) (Continued) zTips • When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. • You can...
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...disc or record additional movies onto the disc once you set (p. 79). b Notes • Most of some buttons/functions during Easy Handycam operation (p. 74). 37 If you finalize the disc even if the disc has free space. • You cannot record additional movies ... use some menu items are automatically set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation] appears. disappears Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation You cannot use the (OPTION) menu. • Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you need to the default settings. Recording/Playback To cancel Easy...
...disc or record additional movies onto the disc once you set (p. 79). b Notes • Most of some buttons/functions during Easy Handycam operation (p. 74). 37 If you finalize the disc even if the disc has free space. • You cannot record additional movies ... use some menu items are automatically set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation] appears. disappears Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation You cannot use the (OPTION) menu. • Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you need to the default settings. Recording/Playback To cancel Easy...
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...movie on the screen to 100 images at one time 1 In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL]. 2 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 3 When [Completed.] appears, touch . Cancel Easy Handycam operation first. 1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ DELETE]. 4 Touch the movie to the previous screen. 3 Touch t [YES].... select [DISC] on the screen. Deleting movies Select beforehand the media which contains the movie you cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). Touch to return to delete (p. 28). Press and hold the movie on the screen to select the recording...
...movie on the screen to 100 images at one time 1 In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL]. 2 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 3 When [Completed.] appears, touch . Cancel Easy Handycam operation first. 1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ DELETE]. 4 Touch the movie to the previous screen. 3 Touch t [YES].... select [DISC] on the screen. Deleting movies Select beforehand the media which contains the movie you cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). Touch to return to delete (p. 28). Press and hold the movie on the screen to select the recording...
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Cancel Easy Handycam operation. To play back a disc in case 1 Make desired settings for the DVD menu. 68 Movies can be added. When the DVD menu has been ... that you cannot record additional movies onto the disc after adding movies (p.69) Playback on other devices after finalizing the disc. b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you wish to a finalized disc (p.74) Movies cannot be added as usual. Making...
Cancel Easy Handycam operation. To play back a disc in case 1 Make desired settings for the DVD menu. 68 Movies can be added. When the DVD menu has been ... that you cannot record additional movies onto the disc after adding movies (p.69) Playback on other devices after finalizing the disc. b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you wish to a finalized disc (p.74) Movies cannot be added as usual. Making...
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... can display the recording date and time where the subtitles normally appear (p. 82). z Tips • Devices that the DVD drive of your camcorder on other devices without finalizing the disc. Refer to the instruction manual of the computer can play back DVD+RW on all devices. Making the...play an 8 cm DVD. • Do not use an 8 cm CD adaptor 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 functions may...
... can display the recording date and time where the subtitles normally appear (p. 82). z Tips • Devices that the DVD drive of your camcorder on other devices without finalizing the disc. Refer to the instruction manual of the computer can play back DVD+RW on all devices. Making the...play an 8 cm DVD. • Do not use an 8 cm CD adaptor 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 functions may...
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... change the aspect ratio. 73 Utilizing Media b Notes • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during formatting. • When you format a DVD-RW during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), the recording format is required on each side in the different recording format. •...
... change the aspect ratio. 73 Utilizing Media b Notes • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during formatting. • When you format a DVD-RW during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), the recording format is required on each side in the different recording format. •...
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... MODE 88 CALIBRATION 122 A.SHUT OFF 89 QUICK ON STBY 89 REMOTE CTRL*1 89 *1 DCR-DVD710/DVD810 *2 You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). *3 [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34) Customizing Your Camcorder 79
... MODE 88 CALIBRATION 122 A.SHUT OFF 89 QUICK ON STBY 89 REMOTE CTRL*1 89 *1 DCR-DVD710/DVD810 *2 You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). *3 [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34) Customizing Your Camcorder 79
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.... If you right-click the mouse on a computer. Activating functions using your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on the recording/playback status of your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). (OPTION) Tab 2 Touch the desired item. Various functions are...
.... If you right-click the mouse on a computer. Activating functions using your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on the recording/playback status of your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). (OPTION) Tab 2 Touch the desired item. Various functions are...
Operating Guide
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...the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it for your camcorder to be ready to their default settings during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). • The following buttons/functions are not available. - Playback zoom (p. 46) - DUBBING... 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 ...
...the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it for your camcorder to be ready to their default settings during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). • The following buttons/functions are not available. - Playback zoom (p. 46) - DUBBING... 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 ...
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... time set even during operation. • This is not a malfunction. A motor sound is heard in your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off your camcorder again. • Charge the battery pack (p. 21). This is not a malfunction. polarities correctly matching the ... sunlight or overhead lighting. Troubleshooting (Continued) Even if you press EASY, menu settings do not operate 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] - ...
... time set even during operation. • This is not a malfunction. A motor sound is heard in your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off your camcorder again. • Charge the battery pack (p. 21). This is not a malfunction. polarities correctly matching the ... sunlight or overhead lighting. Troubleshooting (Continued) Even if you press EASY, menu settings do not operate 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] - ...
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...on a disc using other devices. • You may not be able to edit or record additional images on a disc recorded on your camcorder using other devices You cannot hear the sound on the TV connected to other devices. "Picture Motion Browser" does not work correctly. •...Check the computer environment required to record additional movies (p. 74): - DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) - Make sure that you cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). • Images protected on another device cannot be divided. Movies recorded on DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) except the last recorded movie ...
...on a disc using other devices. • You may not be able to edit or record additional images on a disc recorded on your camcorder using other devices You cannot hear the sound on the TV connected to other devices. "Picture Motion Browser" does not work correctly. •...Check the computer environment required to record additional movies (p. 74): - DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) - Make sure that you cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). • Images protected on another device cannot be divided. Movies recorded on DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) except the last recorded movie ...
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...(32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature -20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to change without notice. in this manual. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," " ," "Memory Stick Micro," ... of their respective companies. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 4.9 Wh (680 mAh) Type Li-ion Design and specifications are not mentioned in each case in the U.S.
...(32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature -20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to change without notice. in this manual. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," " ," "Memory Stick Micro," ... of their respective companies. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 4.9 Wh (680 mAh) Type Li-ion Design and specifications are not mentioned in each case in the U.S.