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... 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 ...
... 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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Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers ...-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are located on the bottom. If you . Use of controls or adjustments or performance of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD710 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Replace the battery with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Model No. ACSerial No. For customers in the space provided below...
Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers ...-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are located on the bottom. If you . Use of controls or adjustments or performance of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD710 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Replace the battery with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Model No. ACSerial No. For customers in the space provided below...
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... interference, and (2) this equipment. This equipment generates, uses, and can use Sony Continued , 5 The supplied interface cable must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in your camcorder You can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the... equipment in accordance with Canadian ICES-003. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD810 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. "Operating Guide"...
... interference, and (2) this equipment. This equipment generates, uses, and can use Sony Continued , 5 The supplied interface cable must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in your camcorder You can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the... equipment in accordance with Canadian ICES-003. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD810 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. "Operating Guide"...
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...DCR-DVD610/DVD710 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for illustrating the operating procedures. About language setting The on-screen displays in each local language are recorded without any way. About disposal/transfer (DCRDVD810) Even if you perform [ EMPTY] (p. 77) to prevent the recovery of your camcorder ...and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens • A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using your camcorder to...
...DCR-DVD610/DVD710 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for illustrating the operating procedures. About language setting The on-screen displays in each local language are recorded without any way. About disposal/transfer (DCRDVD810) Even if you perform [ EMPTY] (p. 77) to prevent the recovery of your camcorder ...and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens • A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using your camcorder to...
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...what you actually see. • Discs in this manual refers 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, illustrations in this ...manual • The operations available depend on DCR-DVD810. • Design and specifications of media and other accessories are based on the media used in this before operating your camcorder (Continued) MTF = Modulation Transfer Function. Internal Memory Disc "Memory Stick...
...what you actually see. • Discs in this manual refers 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, illustrations in this ...manual • The operations available depend on DCR-DVD810. • Design and specifications of media and other accessories are based on the media used in this before operating your camcorder (Continued) MTF = Modulation Transfer Function. Internal Memory Disc "Memory Stick...
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...a TV ..........48 Editing (OTHERS) category 50 Deleting images 51 Capturing a still image from a movie 53 Dubbing/copying images to media within your camcorder 15 " HOME" and " OPTION" - Table of Contents Read this before recording 26 Step 5: Selecting media 28 Step 6: Inserting a disc..."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 (QUICK ON 41 Recording in dark places (...
...a TV ..........48 Editing (OTHERS) category 50 Deleting images 51 Capturing a still image from a movie 53 Dubbing/copying images to media within your camcorder 15 " HOME" and " OPTION" - Table of Contents Read this before recording 26 Step 5: Selecting media 28 Step 6: Inserting a disc..."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 (QUICK ON 41 Recording in dark places (...
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...disc (DISC SELECT GUIDE 75 Repairing the image database file 76 Preventing data on the internal memory from being recovered (DCR-DVD810 77 Customizing Your Camcorder What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU 78 Using the HOME MENU 78 List ...What you can 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 ...
...disc (DISC SELECT GUIDE 75 Repairing the image database file 76 Preventing data on the internal memory from being recovered (DCR-DVD810 77 Customizing Your Camcorder What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU 78 Using the HOME MENU 78 List ...What you can 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 ...
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...playback/editing from one type of media to another Using the [MOVIE DUB] function on the camcorder, you can dub movies recorded on the compatibility of your needs. For details on the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" to a disc without connecting another device (p.... 55). Enjoying with Your Camcorder Enjoy using various "Media" according to your needs Selecting media You can select desired ...
...playback/editing from one type of media to another Using the [MOVIE DUB] function on the camcorder, you can dub movies recorded on the compatibility of your needs. For details on the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" to a disc without connecting another device (p.... 55). Enjoying with Your Camcorder Enjoy using various "Media" according to your needs Selecting media You can select desired ...
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... devices, especially after finalizing. A recording format that support VR mode. Finalizing required to see whether it with Your Camcorder With your camcorder, you can record images on your camcorder (51) - Continued , 13 VIDEO mode and VR mode Glossary (p. 135) Disc features Disc types and symbols ...other devices (67) z z *1-** z z Making longer recordings on the same disc (30) z - Deleting or editing movie on either the internal memory (DCR-DVD810), an 8cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R or DVD+R DL disc, or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo." In this manual Both 16:9 (wide)...
... devices, especially after finalizing. A recording format that support VR mode. Finalizing required to see whether it with Your Camcorder With your camcorder, you can record images on your camcorder (51) - Continued , 13 VIDEO mode and VR mode Glossary (p. 135) Disc features Disc types and symbols ...other devices (67) z z *1-** z z Making longer recordings on the same disc (30) z - Deleting or editing movie on either the internal memory (DCR-DVD810), an 8cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R or DVD+R DL disc, or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo." In this manual Both 16:9 (wide)...
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...(18) 6M (SP) (standard quality) 170 (100) 30 (18) 3M (LP) (long play) * DCR-DVD810 325 (215) 60 (44) z Tips • Figures such as 9M and 6M in minutes using the internal memory... (DCR-DVD810) and on one side of a disc. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are...use a double-sided disc, you can record images on both sides (p. 117). • See page 33 for your camcorder (Continued) Recording time of movies Figures in the table are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces the ...
...(18) 6M (SP) (standard quality) 170 (100) 30 (18) 3M (LP) (long play) * DCR-DVD810 325 (215) 60 (44) z Tips • Figures such as 9M and 6M in minutes using the internal memory... (DCR-DVD810) and on one side of a disc. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are...use a double-sided disc, you can record images on both sides (p. 117). • See page 33 for your camcorder (Continued) Recording time of movies Figures in the table are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces the ...
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...Categories and items of menus " HOME MENU" - MEMORY] (DCR-DVD810) 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. " HOME"... and " OPTION" - For items available in the (SETTINGS) category, see page 79. *2 The item is available during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). Continued...
...Categories and items of menus " HOME MENU" - MEMORY] (DCR-DVD810) 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. " HOME"... and " OPTION" - For items available in the (SETTINGS) category, see page 79. *2 The item is available during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). Continued...
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... the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F) (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is worn-out (for selecting the media. b Notes • See page 28 for Battery Info only). • The power will not be correctly displayed under which you use an NP-FH70/NPFH100 battery pack (DCR-DVD710... 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 135 135 155 290 330 650...
... the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F) (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is worn-out (for selecting the media. b Notes • See page 28 for Battery Info only). • The power will not be correctly displayed under which you use an NP-FH70/NPFH100 battery pack (DCR-DVD710... 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 135 135 155 290 330 650...
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...page 115 for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 89). This setting is practical when you use your camcorder for your camcorder to be ready to shoot after the power is turned on. Changing the language setting You can be cleared from the memory. ... settings may be displayed during this time. • In the default setting, the power turns off the LCD backlight to make the battery last longer (DCR-DVD710/DVD810) Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds for about 3 months, the built-in a specified language. Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS)...
...page 115 for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 89). This setting is practical when you use your camcorder for your camcorder to be ready to shoot after the power is turned on. Changing the language setting You can be cleared from the memory. ... settings may be displayed during this time. • In the default setting, the power turns off the LCD backlight to make the battery last longer (DCR-DVD710/DVD810) Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds for about 3 months, the built-in a specified language. Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS)...
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...this "Step 6" operation is on the screen. If you will use it, proceed to use [DISC SELECT GUIDE]. 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] appears on the ...do not want to step 5. b Notes • Remove dust or fingerprints from the screen. Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder is unnecessary (DCR-DVD810). x DVD-RW/DVD+RW A screen appears to ask whether you do not need to proceed to recognize the disc. Inserting a disc ...
...this "Step 6" operation is on the screen. If you will use it, proceed to use [DISC SELECT GUIDE]. 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] appears on the ...do not want to step 5. b Notes • Remove dust or fingerprints from the screen. Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder is unnecessary (DCR-DVD810). x DVD-RW/DVD+RW A screen appears to ask whether you do not need to proceed to recognize the disc. Inserting a disc ...
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...; You can use in your camcorder, and do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor. • In the case that [INT. Recording The images are recorded on the media selected on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" only. DCR-DVD610/DVD710 In the default setting, movies are recorded on the internal memory. Do...
...; You can use in your camcorder, and do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor. • In the case that [INT. Recording The images are recorded on the media selected on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" only. DCR-DVD610/DVD710 In the default setting, movies are recorded on the internal memory. Do...
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... DCR-DVD710/DVD810 (optical zoom) 40 × 25 × You can adjust the magnification with the zoom buttons on the LCD frame. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp 40 Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround sound Glossary (p. 135) b Notes •...the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCR-DVD710/ DVD810) Sound picked up to 2ch when played back on your camcorder. z Tips • You can zoom in further than the magnification shown in the table when recording ...
... DCR-DVD710/DVD810 (optical zoom) 40 × 25 × You can adjust the magnification with the zoom buttons on the LCD frame. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp 40 Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround sound Glossary (p. 135) b Notes •...the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCR-DVD710/ DVD810) Sound picked up to 2ch when played back on your camcorder. z Tips • You can zoom in further than the magnification shown in the table when recording ...
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DCR-DVD810 In the default setting, images in the media setting (p. 28). Appears with the image on each of the tab that was lastly played back/recorded (B for the still image recorded on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) B (or C). Continued , 43 Power zoom lever F (HOME) D POWER switch A Recording/Playback (VIEW IMAGES) C ...Displays still images. (OPTION) * When you select [DISC] on a disc are played. Displays movies. You cannot search for images by recording date. DCR-DVD610/DVD710 In the default setting, movies on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28), a disc type appears.
DCR-DVD810 In the default setting, images in the media setting (p. 28). Appears with the image on each of the tab that was lastly played back/recorded (B for the still image recorded on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) B (or C). Continued , 43 Power zoom lever F (HOME) D POWER switch A Recording/Playback (VIEW IMAGES) C ...Displays still images. (OPTION) * When you select [DISC] on a disc are played. Displays movies. You cannot search for images by recording date. DCR-DVD610/DVD710 In the default setting, movies on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28), a disc type appears.
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... on the media (p. 51). PRINT You can edit the images on the media (p. 58). PLAYLIST EDIT You can dub movies recorded on the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" to a disc (p. 55). MOVIE DUB You can create and edit a Playlist (p. 59). 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 Item list DELETE You can select the media of the image to be edited...
... on the media (p. 51). PRINT You can edit the images on the media (p. 58). PLAYLIST EDIT You can dub movies recorded on the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" to a disc (p. 55). MOVIE DUB You can create and edit a Playlist (p. 59). 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 Item list DELETE You can select the media of the image to be edited...
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... can capture a still image at one time 1 In step 3, touch [ DELETE by touching (OPTION). Model DCRDVD610/ DVD710 DCRDVD810 Movies in Still images in the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo," and recover all images recorded in t t t t t t t ...t b Notes • Using the AC Adaptor as the power source is recommended to save the still images (p. 28). Capturing a still image from the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" if the still images are displayed on your camcorder...
... can capture a still image at one time 1 In step 3, touch [ DELETE by touching (OPTION). Model DCRDVD610/ DVD710 DCRDVD810 Movies in Still images in the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo," and recover all images recorded in t t t t t t t ...t b Notes • Using the AC Adaptor as the power source is recommended to save the still images (p. 28). Capturing a still image from the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" if the still images are displayed on your camcorder...
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...select depends on your camcorder (DCR-DVD810). Press and hold the movie on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28). 1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [MOVIE DUB]. Touch to return to prevent the power from the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" to a disc. Model DCRDVD610/ DVD710 DCRDVD810 From To t.../DVD710: Step 2 is marked with . Editing Remaining disc space* * x: Used x (green): To be used to be dubbed. See the table below. Insert a disc in your camcorder beforehand. The [MOVIE DUB] screen appears. 2 DCR-DVD810: Touch media which contains the movie to save the ...
...select depends on your camcorder (DCR-DVD810). Press and hold the movie on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28). 1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [MOVIE DUB]. Touch to return to prevent the power from the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" to a disc. Model DCRDVD610/ DVD710 DCRDVD810 From To t.../DVD710: Step 2 is marked with . Editing Remaining disc space* * x: Used x (green): To be used to be dubbed. See the table below. Insert a disc in your camcorder beforehand. The [MOVIE DUB] screen appears. 2 DCR-DVD810: Touch media which contains the movie to save the ...