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... http://www.sony.net/ Printed on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. 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 ...
... http://www.sony.net/ Printed on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. 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 ...
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...858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD710 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Operation... If you . Declaration of the FCC Rules. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this product will increase eye hazard. Regulatory... interference that may result. CAUTION The use of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD610 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Record the serial number in the U.S.A. Refer to the...
...858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD710 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Operation... If you . Declaration of the FCC Rules. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this product will increase eye hazard. Regulatory... interference that may result. CAUTION The use of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD610 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Record the serial number in the U.S.A. Refer to the...
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DCR-DVD610/DVD710 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for a long time, fragmentation of such materials may cause malfunctions. • Do not aim at dusk. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in each local language are ...differ depending on the countries/regions. Continued , 7 Doing so might cause your data. About language setting The on-screen displays in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens • A menu item that is grayed out is not...
DCR-DVD610/DVD710 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for a long time, fragmentation of such materials may cause malfunctions. • Do not aim at dusk. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in each local language are ...differ depending on the countries/regions. Continued , 7 Doing so might cause your data. About language setting The on-screen displays in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens • A menu item that is grayed out is not...
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When recording on the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" DCR-DVD610 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording time 110 120 130 140 280 300 625 680 Typical recording time* ...
When recording on the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" DCR-DVD610 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording time 110 120 130 140 280 300 625 680 Typical recording time* ...
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...) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" DCR-DVD610 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel opened* 150 LCD panel closed 170 170 195 370 415 830 925 DCR-DVD710/DVD810 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel opened* 140 LCD panel closed . ... recording time 95 110 110 130 235 280 535 625 When recording on a disc DCR-DVD610 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording time 95 100 110 120 235 255 535 580 DCR-DVD710/DVD810 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording...
...) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" DCR-DVD610 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel opened* 150 LCD panel closed 170 170 195 370 415 830 925 DCR-DVD710/DVD810 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel opened* 140 LCD panel closed . ... recording time 95 110 110 130 235 280 535 625 When recording on a disc DCR-DVD610 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording time 95 100 110 120 235 255 535 580 DCR-DVD710/DVD810 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording...
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... is recommended). • The available recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder. The battery pack is not attached correctly. - The battery pack is worn-out (for selecting the... with any metallic objects. Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) When playing a disc DCR-DVD610 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel opened* 120 LCD...wall socket) when using an NP-FH30, which you use an NP-FH70/NPFH100 battery pack (DCR-DVD710/DVD810). • We do not recommend using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the...
... is recommended). • The available recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder. The battery pack is not attached correctly. - The battery pack is worn-out (for selecting the... with any metallic objects. Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) When playing a disc DCR-DVD610 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel opened* 120 LCD...wall socket) when using an NP-FH30, which you use an NP-FH70/NPFH100 battery pack (DCR-DVD710/DVD810). • We do not recommend using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the...
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... [Completed.] appears, touch . Still images are recorded on the internal memory. * Internal memory Movie Disc Still image "Memory Stick PRO Duo" * DCR-DVD810 b Notes • You can select the internal memory*, or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo." For still images, you record, play back, or...Touch the desired media. 3 Touch [YES]. 28 Selecting media for movies and still images separately. DCR-DVD810 In the default setting, both movies and still images are recorded on a disc. DCR-DVD610/DVD710 In the default setting, movies are recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" only. For movies...
... [Completed.] appears, touch . Still images are recorded on the internal memory. * Internal memory Movie Disc Still image "Memory Stick PRO Duo" * DCR-DVD810 b Notes • You can select the internal memory*, or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo." For still images, you record, play back, or...Touch the desired media. 3 Touch [YES]. 28 Selecting media for movies and still images separately. DCR-DVD810 In the default setting, both movies and still images are recorded on a disc. DCR-DVD610/DVD710 In the default setting, movies are recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" only. For movies...
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..." only. Still images are recorded on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28), when a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is set to your camcorder. • You can check the free media space for movies by touching t [MEDIA INFO] (p. 71). 38 (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) z Tips ...E START/STOP B (HOME) D START/STOP C POWER switch A If the POWER switch is created automatically. MEMORY] (DCR-DVD810) or [MEMORY STICK] is still being written onto the media. DCR-DVD610/DVD710 In the default setting, movies are lit or flashing after recording is finished, it means data is selected on the...
..." only. Still images are recorded on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28), when a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is set to your camcorder. • You can check the free media space for movies by touching t [MEDIA INFO] (p. 71). 38 (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) z Tips ...E START/STOP B (HOME) D START/STOP C POWER switch A If the POWER switch is created automatically. MEMORY] (DCR-DVD810) or [MEMORY STICK] is still being written onto the media. DCR-DVD610/DVD710 In the default setting, movies are lit or flashing after recording is finished, it means data is selected on the...
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...zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. z Tips • You can adjust the magnification with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCR-DVD710/ DVD810) Sound picked up to 2ch when played back on your finger on devices that support 5.1ch surround sound. Recording (Continued) ..., 5.1ch surround sound Glossary (p. 135) b Notes • 5.1ch sound is converted to keep your camcorder. Enjoy realistic sound when playing the movies on the power zoom lever. DCR-DVD610 DCR-DVD710/DVD810 (optical zoom) 40 × 25 × You can select the recording sound, [5.1ch SURROUND]...
...zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. z Tips • You can adjust the magnification with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCR-DVD710/ DVD810) Sound picked up to 2ch when played back on your finger on devices that support 5.1ch surround sound. Recording (Continued) ..., 5.1ch surround sound Glossary (p. 135) b Notes • 5.1ch sound is converted to keep your camcorder. Enjoy realistic sound when playing the movies on the power zoom lever. DCR-DVD610 DCR-DVD710/DVD810 (optical zoom) 40 × 25 × You can select the recording sound, [5.1ch SURROUND]...
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...* When you select [DISC] on a disc are played. Continued , 43 DCR-DVD810 In the default setting, images in the media setting (p. 28). DCR-DVD610/DVD710 In the default setting, movies on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28), a ...disc type appears. Power zoom lever F (HOME) D POWER switch A Recording/Playback (VIEW IMAGES) C (HOME) E (VIEW IMAGES) B 1 Turn the POWER switch A to display the thumbnails.) Film Roll Index (p. 45) Face Index (p. 45) Searches for the still image recorded on your camcorder...
...* When you select [DISC] on a disc are played. Continued , 43 DCR-DVD810 In the default setting, images in the media setting (p. 28). DCR-DVD610/DVD710 In the default setting, movies on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28), a ...disc type appears. Power zoom lever F (HOME) D POWER switch A Recording/Playback (VIEW IMAGES) C (HOME) E (VIEW IMAGES) B 1 Turn the POWER switch A to display the thumbnails.) Film Roll Index (p. 45) Face Index (p. 45) Searches for the still image recorded on your camcorder...
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...; Using the AC Adaptor as the power source is unnecessary. DCR-DVD610/DVD710: Step 2 is recommended to prevent the power from the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" to a disc. Insert a disc in your camcorder (DCR-DVD810). The [MOVIE DUB] screen appears. 2 DCR-DVD810: Touch media which contains the movie to be dubbed. Go...
...; Using the AC Adaptor as the power source is unnecessary. DCR-DVD610/DVD710: Step 2 is recommended to prevent the power from the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" to a disc. Insert a disc in your camcorder (DCR-DVD810). The [MOVIE DUB] screen appears. 2 DCR-DVD810: Touch media which contains the movie to be dubbed. Go...
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... is not recorded. When you select the movie recording mode on when the POWER switch is performed digitally. Note that , up to 1/30 second. DCR-DVD710/DVD810 B OFF Up to 25 × zoom is performed optically. 50× Up to 25 × zoom is performed optically, and after that...after that the image quality decreases when you select the zooming level. Customizing Your Camcorder DIGITAL ZOOM You can select the maximum zoom level in case you want to (Movie). - The default setting is [OFF]. Continued , 81 DCR-DVD610 B OFF Up to 40 × zoom is performed optically. 80× ...
... is not recorded. When you select the movie recording mode on when the POWER switch is performed digitally. Note that , up to 1/30 second. DCR-DVD710/DVD810 B OFF Up to 25 × zoom is performed optically. 50× Up to 25 × zoom is performed optically, and after that...after that the image quality decreases when you select the zooming level. Customizing Your Camcorder DIGITAL ZOOM You can select the maximum zoom level in case you want to (Movie). - The default setting is [OFF]. Continued , 81 DCR-DVD610 B OFF Up to 40 × zoom is performed optically. 80× ...
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...2M ( 640 × 360) Records still images clearly in the 16:9 (wide) ratio. IMAGE SIZE DCR-DVD610 B VGA (0.3M) ( 640 × 480) Records the still images of the playback device. Also ...: This icon appears when the setting is not on the screen, touch / to change the page. DCR-DVD710/DVD810 B 1.0M ( 1152 × 864) Records still images of aspect ratio 4:3. 82 MOVIE SETTINGS...display the recording date and time when playing back a disc on the screen. S INDEX SET The camcorder detects faces automatically during movie recording. VGA (0.3M) ( 640 × 480) Records the maximum ...
...2M ( 640 × 360) Records still images clearly in the 16:9 (wide) ratio. IMAGE SIZE DCR-DVD610 B VGA (0.3M) ( 640 × 480) Records the still images of the playback device. Also ...: This icon appears when the setting is not on the screen, touch / to change the page. DCR-DVD710/DVD810 B 1.0M ( 1152 × 864) Records still images of aspect ratio 4:3. 82 MOVIE SETTINGS...display the recording date and time when playing back a disc on the screen. S INDEX SET The camcorder detects faces automatically during movie recording. VGA (0.3M) ( 640 × 480) Records the maximum ...
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... the focal point to aim it is switched from automatic to wide angle (W side). DCR-DVD710/DVD810 Down to about 38 cm (15 in.) To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom... adjusted any closer, and appears when the focus cannot be difficult and can take some time. DCR-DVD610 Down to record small subjects, such as flowers or insects. The default settings are using a ...] is useful to about 2 5/8 feet) for recording. b Notes • The minimum possible distance between the camcorder and the subject while maintaining sharp focus is easier to [MANUAL]. z Tips • It is about 1 cm...
... the focal point to aim it is switched from automatic to wide angle (W side). DCR-DVD710/DVD810 Down to about 38 cm (15 in.) To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom... adjusted any closer, and appears when the focus cannot be difficult and can take some time. DCR-DVD610 Down to record small subjects, such as flowers or insects. The default settings are using a ...] is useful to about 2 5/8 feet) for recording. b Notes • The minimum possible distance between the camcorder and the subject while maintaining sharp focus is easier to [MANUAL]. z Tips • It is about 1 cm...
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... Video compression format MPEG2/JPEG (Still images) Audio compression format DCR-DVD610 Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator DCR-DVD710/DVD810 Dolby Digital 2/5.1ch Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Internal memory (DCR-DVD810) 8 GB When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals ...Still, 16:9) Approx. 750 000 pixels Effective (Still, 4:3) Approx. 1 000 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar DCR-DVD610 Optical: 40×, Digital: 80×, 2 000× DCR-DVD710/DVD810 Optical: 25×, Digital: 50×, 2 000× Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in.) Focal...
... Video compression format MPEG2/JPEG (Still images) Audio compression format DCR-DVD610 Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator DCR-DVD710/DVD810 Dolby Digital 2/5.1ch Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Internal memory (DCR-DVD810) 8 GB When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals ...Still, 16:9) Approx. 750 000 pixels Effective (Still, 4:3) Approx. 1 000 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar DCR-DVD610 Optical: 40×, Digital: 80×, 2 000× DCR-DVD710/DVD810 Optical: 25×, Digital: 50×, 2 000× Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in.) Focal...
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...such as your camcorder's setting information at the time of pixels 123 200 (560 × 220) General Power requirements DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption Using the LCD screen or the viewfinder with normal brightness DCR-DVD610 LCD: 2.9 W Viewfinder: 2.7 W DCR-DVD710 LCD: 3.3 W Viewfinder: 2.9 W DCR-DVD810 LCD:... parts with the rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 attached Mass (Approx.) DCR-DVD610 390 g (13 oz) main unit only 440 g (15 oz) including the rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 and a disc DCR-DVD710 400 g (14 oz) main unit only 450 g (15 oz...
...such as your camcorder's setting information at the time of pixels 123 200 (560 × 220) General Power requirements DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption Using the LCD screen or the viewfinder with normal brightness DCR-DVD610 LCD: 2.9 W Viewfinder: 2.7 W DCR-DVD710 LCD: 3.3 W Viewfinder: 2.9 W DCR-DVD810 LCD:... parts with the rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 attached Mass (Approx.) DCR-DVD610 390 g (13 oz) main unit only 440 g (15 oz) including the rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 and a disc DCR-DVD710 400 g (14 oz) main unit only 450 g (15 oz...