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Operating Guide DCR-DVD610/DVD710/ DVD810

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1. Continuous Typical Battery pack recording recording time time NP FH40 95 45 supplied 110 50 NP FH50 110 50 130 60 NP FH70 235 110 280 130 NP FH100 535 255 625 300 When recording on a disc DCR DVD610 Continuous Typical Battery pack recording recording time time NP FH40 95 40 supplied 100 45 NP FH50 110 45 120 50 NP FH70 235 105 255 110 NP FH100 535 240 580 260 DCR DVD710 DVD810 Continuous Typical Battery pack recording recording time time NP FH40 80 35 supplied 95 40 NP FH50 95 40 110 45 NP FH70 205 90 235 105 NP FH100 470 210 535 240 Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start stop turning the power on off and zooming Notes See page 28 for selecting the media All times measured with recording mode SP under the following conditions Top When the LCD backlight turns on Bottom When recording with the viewfinder while the LCD panel is closed Playing time Approximate time min available when you use a fully charged battery pack When playing the internal memory DCR DVD810 or a Memory Stick PRO Duo DCR DVD610 Bar pack opened sed NP FH40 150 170 supplied NP FH50 170 195 NP FH70 370 415 NP FH100 830 925 DCR DVD710 DVD810 Battery pack opened olose NP FH40 140 170 supplied NP FH50 165 195 NP FH70 350 415 NP FH100 785 925 papers umay Ml Continued gt 23 Step 2 Charging
2. camcorder Refer to the operating 8 LENS COVER switch 26 instructions supplied with your 9 A V Remote Connector 48 62 accessory for details Connect other optional accessories The Active Interface Shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory DCR DVD710 DVD810 securely To connect an accessory press down and push it to the end and then tighten the screw To remove an accessory loosen the screw and then press down and pull out the accessory When you are recording movies with an external flash optional connected to the accessory shoe turn off the power of the external flash to prevent charging noise being recorded aguasajay MIND D When an external microphone optional is connected it takes precedence over the built in microphone p 40 Disc cover 30 Hook for a shoulder belt Attach a shoulder belt optional Grip belt 27 Disc cover OPEN switch and ACCESS lamp 30 Continued gt 1 31 132 Identifying parts and controls Continued Remote Commander DCR DVD710 DVD810 jor A N l 1 DATA CODE button 84 Displays the date and time or camera setting data of the recorded images when you press this during playback PHOTO button 34 39 The on screen image when you press this button will be recorde
3. CS START STOP C START STOP Notas e Si los indicadores de ACCESS acceso est n encendidos o parpadean despu s de finalizada la grabaci n significa que todav a se est n escribiendo datos en el medio No golpee ni sacuda la videoc mara y no desconecte la bater a o el adaptador de ca Si MEMORIA INTERNA DCR DVD810 o MEMORY STICK est seleccionado en AJ SOPORTE PEL cuando un archivo de pel cula supera los 2 GB el siguiente archivo de pel cula se crea autom ticamente Y Sugerencias Puede consultar el espacio libre para pel culas en el medio al tocar A HOME gt WE GESTIONAR SOPORTE INFO SOPORTE Peliculas fH Imagenes fijas O 1 Deslice el interruptor POWER A 1 Deslice el interruptor POWER A hasta que se encienda el indicador gy Imagen fija hasta que se encienda el indicador HH Pel cula 2 Presione START STOP B o C 2 Presione PHOTO EN somn craB z 0 00 00 P5 1ch 140min F ligeramente para enfocar O se oye un pitido luego presione completamente se oye el clic del obturador START 7 STOP ESPERA gt GRAB Para detener la grabaci n presione START STOP de nuevo Parpadea Se enciende IM aparece junto a o Cuando III desaparece significa que se ha grabado la imagen Notas No puede grabar im genes fijas en un disco
4. Records a movie Activate When you touch an item its explanation appears on the screen To apply the option touch YES otherwise touch NO To deactivate the HELP Touch HELP again in step 2 Using the OPTION MENU Just a touch on the screen during shooting or playback displays the functions available at that moment You will find it easy to make various settings See page 90 for further details o OPTION 19p409u1e9 no ym Guldoluy 19 20 Getting Started Step 1 Checking supplied items Make sure that you have the following Rechargeable battery pack NP FH40 1 items supplied with your camcorder p 21 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied AC Adaptor 1 p 21 CD ROM Handycam Application Software 1 p 97 Picture Motion Browser Software PMB Guide Power cord mains lead 1 p 21 Operating Guide This manual 1 A V connecting cable 1 p 48 62 oo USB cable 1 p 64 uta el Wireless Remote Commander DCR DVD710 DVD810 1 p 132 gt gt gt gt ZS EE A button type lithium battery is already installed Step 2 Charging the battery pack POWER switch SE SS Jack cover DC plug You can charge the InfoLITHIUM battery pack H series p 119 after attaching it to your camcorder Notes e Your camcorder o
5. Tips This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way OUTPUT SETTINGS Items for when connecting other devices ED oom stev se ANG OUTPUT SETTINGS CLOCK AL 2 2 a BOBGA O Touch O then O Tf the item is not on the screen touch E3 EZ to change the page How to set A HOME MENU page 78 The default settings are marked with gt TV TYPE A See page 48 DISP OUTPUT A gt LCD PANEL Shows displays such as the time code on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder V OUT PANEL Shows displays such as the time code on the TV screen LCD screen and in the viewfinder 19p109U189 Jno Guiziwoysng E 87 CLOCK i LANG Items to set clock and language ED somn stay EN E OUTPUT SETTINGS CLOCK ILANG 2 2 a GENERAL SET felols 5150 Touch O then Tf the item is not on the screen touch EJ EZ to change the page How to set A HOME MENU gt page 78 CLOCK SET See page 25 AREA SET You can adjust a time difference without stopping the clock Set your local area using 249 EJ when using your camcorder in other time zones Refer to the world time difference on page a Nn DST SET SUMMERTIME A You can change this setting without stopping the clock Set this to ON to move the time forward 1 hour fa LANGUAGE SET A You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen
6. LA Onn Cha Flashing Lights up Movies are recorded in the SP recording mode Playing back recorded movies still images 1 Turn the POWER switch G to turn on your camcorder 2 Press El VIEW IMAGES T or D The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the screen It may take some time to display the thumbnails Film Roll Index p 45 Face Index p 45 1 Searches for images by recording date p 46 ee with the image on each of the tab that was lastly played back recorded D for the still image recorded on Memory Stick PRO Duo INT MEMORY E 0 12 34 Returns to the recording L y EsH screen Displays movies Displays still images When you select DISC on MOVIE MEDIA SET p 28 a disc type appears You cannot search for movies by recording date 3 Start playback Movies Touch the HH tab and the movie to be played back Returns to the VISUAL 60min gt INDEX screen 14114 Toggles Play or Pause as you touch 0 00 14 Beginning of the scene aa Sri Next scene previous scene 101 0014 JAN 1 2008 z er Siop rees tothe 7 06 27AM Recording date time f VISUAL INDEX screen C8 CE E 5 ES Reverse Forward The setting of DATA CODE is fixed to DATE TIME p 84 az E 2 s e po 3 5 lt gt D El Continued gt 35 36 Recording and pla
7. The menu settings have been changed automatically e Most menu items automatically return to their default settings during Easy Handycam operation p 34 The following menu items are fixed during Easy Handycam operation Movie recording mode SP DATA CODE DATE TIME Recording format for DVD RW VIDEO The following menu items return to the default settings if the POWER switch is set to OFF CHG for more than 12 hours DVD MENU FOCUS SPOT FOCUS EXPOSURE SPOT METER SCENE SELECTION WHITE BAL COLOR SLOW SHTR S NIGHTSHOT PLS BLT IN ZOOM MIC MICREF LEVEL bunooysajqno Continued gt 1 01 102 Troubleshooting Continued Even if you press EASY menu settings do not switch to their defaults automatically Following menu settings remain as they were set even during Easy Handycam operation p 34 MOVIE MEDIA SET PHOTO MEDIA SET AUDIO MODE WIDE SELECT SUB T DATE gJINDEX SET EEJIMAGE SIZE FILE NO FLASH MODE Ee DISPLAY VOLUME BEEP TV TYPE CLOCK SET AREA SET DST SET SUMMERTIME FA LANGUAGE SET DEMO MODE DCR DVD810 DCR DVD710 DVD810 Your camcorder vibrates e Vibration occurs depending on the condition of the disc This is not a malfunction A vibration is fel
8. uss CONNECT PRINT USB SELECT 3 Touch media which contains the movie to be dubbed 4 Start recording on the connected device Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the connected device for details 5 when dubbing is finished touch END YES and disconnect the USB cable 64 Printing still images PictBridge compliant printer m You can print out still images using a PictBridge compliant printer without connecting the camcorder to a computer P4 PictBridge Connect your camcorder to the AC Adaptor to obtain power from the wall outlet wall socket p 21 Select beforehand the media which contains the still image you want to print p 28 Also turn on the printer To print still images on a Memory Stick PRO Duo insert the Memory Stick PRO Duo containing them into your camcorder 1 Turn on your camcorder 2 Connect the Y USB jack of your camcorder to the printer using the supplied USB cable p 129 The USB SELECT screen appears on the screen 3 Touch PRINT When connection is complete PictBridge connecting appears on the screen 4 Touch the still image to be printed PRINT exec Press and hold PREVIEW The selected still image is marked with y Press and hold the still image on the screen to confirm Touch LX to return to the previous screen 5 Touch OPTION set the following options then tou
9. A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions e The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high precision technology so over 99 99 of the pixels are effective However there may be some tiny black points and or bright points white red blue or green in color that appear constantly on the LCD screen and the viewfinder These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way Black point White red blue or green point Exposing the LCD screen the viewfinder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions e Do not aim at the sun Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction Take images of the sun only in low light conditions such as at dusk On recording Before starting to record test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are recorded without any problems DCR DVD610 DVD710 Use a DVD RW DVD RW for trial recording DCR DVD810 Make trial recording on the internal memory e Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder recording media etc TV color systems differ depending on the countries regions To view your recordings on a TV you need an NTSC system based TV Television programs films video tapes a
10. a flash The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV The indicator toggles through the following sequences as you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander DATE TIME gt CAMERA DATA gt OFF no indication DCR DVD710 DVD810 Depending on the media condition bars appear El DISPLAY A You can select the number of thumbnails that appear on the VISUAL INDEX or Playlist screen Thumbnail Glossary p 135 gt ZOOM LINK Changes the number of thumbnails 6 or 12 with the power zoom lever on your camcorder 6IMAGES Displays thumbnails of 6 images 12IMAGES Displays thumbnails of 12 images You can operate with the zoom buttons on the LCD frame or on the Remote Commander DCR DVD710 DVD810 Japsoowie Jno Guiziwoysng E 85 SOUND DISP SET Items to adjust sound and the screen ED somn stev EN a MOVIE SETTINGS PHOTO SETTINGS 1 2 a VIEW IMAGES SET SOUND DISP SET CIA Touch O then Tf the item is not on the screen touch EJ EZ to change the page How to set ff HOME MENU page 78 OPTION MENU gt page 90 The default settings are marked with gt VOLUME A amp Touch to adjust the volume p 45 gt ON A melody sounds when you start stop recording or operate the touch panel OFF Cancels the melody and shutter sound LCD BRIGH
11. 112 WHITE BAL White balance Z ZOOM iia 40 ZOOM LINK eee 85 Spanish Quick Guide Gu a r pida en espa ol Paso 1 Comprobaci n de los componentes incluidos Aseg rese de que dispone de los siguientes componentes incluidos con su videoc mara El n mero entre par ntesis indica el n mero de componentes incluidos de cada art culo Adaptador de ca 1 Cable de conexi n de A V 1 Dee Cable USB 1 E SE Control remoto inal mbrico DCR DVD710 DVD810 1 SEE SS La pila de litio tipo bot n ya viene instalada 140 Bater a recargable NP FH40 1 CD ROM Handycam Application Software 1 Picture Motion Browser software Gu a de PMB Gu a de operaciones este manual 1 Paso 2 Recarga de la bater a Interruptor POWER Tapa de la toma Puede recargar la bateria InfoLITHIUM serie H despu s de colocarla en la videoc mara Notas La videoc mara funciona s lo con una bater a InfoLITHIUM serie H 1 Deslice el interruptor POWER en el sentido de la flecha hasta la posici n OFF CHG ajuste predeterminado 2 Instale la bater a desliz ndola en el sentido de la flecha hasta que haga clic 3 Conecte el adaptador de ca a la toma DC IN de la videoc mara Abra la tapa de la toma y conecte la clavija de cc en el adaptador de ca Adaptador de ca Clavija de cc Aa
12. Maintenance and precautions Continued Care and storage of the discs Keep the disc clean or the image quality of the audio and video output may deteriorate Clean the disc with a soft cloth Wipe the disc from the center out For dirt clean the disc with a soft cloth slightly moistened in water then remove the moisture with a soft dry cloth Do not use solvents such as benzine cleaners intended for vinyl LPs or antistatic spray as they may cause a malfunction to the disc v Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or leave it in a humid place When you carry or store the disc put it in its case When you want to write letters or marks etc on a single sided disc write only on the printed side using an oil based marker with a felt tip and do not touch the ink until it dries Do not heat the disc or use a sharp pointed tool such as ball point pen Do not dry the surface by heating You cannot write or mark on double sided discs About the Memory Stick A Memory Stick is a compact portable IC recording medium with a large data capacity You can use only a Memory Stick Duo which is about the half size of a standard Memory Stick with your camcorder However we do not guarantee the operation of all types of Memory Stick Duo on your camcorder iny Recording Types of Memory Stick Playback Memory Stick Duo with MagicGate Memory Stick
13. Y Sugerencias e aparece cuando eJAJUSTE INDEX est ajustado en ACTIVADO el ajuste predeterminado durante la grabaci n de pel culas Puede cambiar la grabaci n entre pel cula e imagen fija al tocar ft HOME DE IMAGENES gt PEL CULA o FOTO Puede crear im genes fijas a partir de las pel culas grabadas D o E gt REJ TOMA E ouedsa ua epides einy apiny x9mp ysiueds 155 Reproduccion Puede reproducir imagenes grabadas en el medio seleccionado en el ajuste de medio DCR DVD610 DVD710 En el ajuste predeterminado se reproducen las peliculas de un disco Las imagenes fijas se graban y se reproducen solo en un Memory Stick PRO Duo DCR DVD810 En el ajuste predeterminado se reproducen las imagenes de la memoria interna Palanca de zoom motorizado F in Interruptor POWER A A HOME A HOME E E VISUALIZAR IM GENES C VISUALIZAR IM GENES B 1 Deslice el interruptor POWER A para encender la videoc mara 2 Presione gt VISUALIZAR IM GENES B o C La pantalla VISUAL INDEX aparece en la pantalla LCD Puede que las miniaturas tarden un momento en aparecer ndice de rollos de pel cula ndice de caras Busca imagenes por fecha de E a 1 1 2008 grabaci n Aparece con la imagen en la ltima ficha reproducida o f grabada
14. 2 to return to the previous screen Touch OK YES When Completed appears touch OK Continued gt 51 52 Deleting images Continued To delete the most recently recorded movie In step 3 touch HH LAST SCENE DEL Touch OK YES When Completed appears touch OK You cannot delete the most recently recorded movie if you remove the disc from your camcorder after recording if you turn off your camcorder after recording Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting movies Do not remove the Memory Stick PRO Duo while deleting movies from the Memory Stick PRO Duo If the deleted movie is included in a Playlist p 59 the movie is deleted also from the Playlist You cannot delete movies from the Memory Stick PRO Duo if the movies are protected by another device Even if you delete unnecessary movies from the disc the remaining disc capacity may not increase as much as you can make additional recording Tips To delete all images recorded on the media and recover all the recordable space of the media format the media p 72 e You can delete a movie when viewing it by touching OPTION Deleting still images Cem Select beforehand the media which contains the still image you want to delete p 28 1 Touch A
15. 2 Touch DIVIDE 3 Touch the movie that you want to divide The selected movie is played back 4 Touch gt 11 at the point where you want to divide The movie pauses Play and pause toggles as you press Ea Adjusts the dividing point with more precision after the dividing point has been selected with a EEN 60min pu se a DIVIDE 14 14 25 1ch 0 00 09 oK an gt 4101 0014 0 00 20 SJ Ea Ea G amp G e Returns to the beginning of the selected movie 5 Touch ox YES 6 When Completed appears touch ok Notes e You cannot restore movies once they are divided Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while dividing movies Do not remove the Memory Stick PRO Duo while dividing movies in the Memory Stick PRO Duo When you select INT MEMORY DCR DVD810 or MEMORY STICK on MOVIE MEDIA SET p 28 and the divided original movie is included in a Playlist the movie in the Playlist will also be divided When you select DISC on MOVIE MEDIA SET p 28 the movie in a Playlist is not divided A slight difference may occur from the point where you touch p p and the actual dividing point as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half second increments Tips e You can divide a movie when viewing i
16. Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website http www sony net Printed on 70 or more recycled paper S using VOC Volatile Organic Compound free vegetable oil based ink Printed in China UIVW ACILIV IHA ANOS sn S ONY 3 285 366 11 1 Enjoying with Your Camcorder Digital Video Camera Recorder Getting Started EMB HANDYCAM Recording Playback 34 Operating Guide DCR DVD610 DVD710 Editing E DVD810 Utilizing Media Customizing Your 78 Camcorder Performing with Your Cm Computer Troubleshooting Additional Information TE Quick Reference EM Spanish Quick Guide Gu a r pida en espa ol CN su EM D InfoLITHIUM O Memory STICK mm TM SERIES R RW DVD ReWritable DVD R DL 2008 Sony Corporation WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operatin
17. China Czech Republic Denmark Finland Germany Holland Hong Kong Hungary Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand Norway Poland Portugal Singapore Slovak Republic Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand United Kingdom etc PAL M Brazil PAL N Argentina Paraguay Uruguay SECAM Bulgaria France Guiana Iran Iraq Monaco Russia Ukraine etc Setting to the local time You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad Touch A HOME gm SETTINGS CLOCK fa LANG AREA SET and DST SET or SUMMERTIME p 88 World time difference eM H 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 7 s 12 11 10 pan diferencas_ Area Setting diferencas Nea setting GMT Lisbon London 11 00 Solomon Is 01 00 Berlin Paris 12 00 Fiji Wellington 02 00 Helsinki Cairo Istanbul 12 00 Eniwetok Kwajalein 03 00 Moscow Nairobi 11 00 Midway Is Samoa 03 30 Tehran 10 00 Hawaii 04 00 Abu Dhabi Baku 09 00 Alaska 04 30 Kabul 08 00 Los Angeles Tijuana 05 00 Karachi Islamabad 07 00 Denver Arizona 05 30 Calcutta New Delhi 06 00 Chicago Mexico City 06 00 Almaty Dhaka 05 00 New York Bogota 06 30 Rangoon 04 00 Santiago 07 00 Bangkok Jakarta 03 30 St John s 08 00 Hong Kong Singapore Beijing 03 00 Brasili
18. The following list shows examples of COLOR SLOW unworkable combinations of functions and SHTR CANDLE menu items FIREWORKS in c Because of following SCENE SELECTION annot use settings D EFFECT S NIGHTSHOT PLS BACK LIGHT SPOT METER COLOR SLOW FIREWORKS SHTR FADER MANUAL in SCENE SELECTION EXPOSURE PICT EFFECT WIDE OLD MOVIE PICT EFFECT OLD MOVIE SELECT MICREF BLT IN ZOOM MIC AUTO SLW S NIGHTSHOT PLS LEVEL SHUTTR SCENE SELECTION COLOR SLOW SHTR D EFFECT FADER SPOT FOCUS SCENE SELECTION TELE MACRO SCENE SELECTION EXPOSURE NightShot plus S NIGHTSHOT PLS SPOT METER NightShot plus S NIGHTSHOT PLS BHurjooysajqnoly E 109 Warning indicators and messages Self diagnosis display Warning indicators If indicators appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder check the following Some symptoms you can fix by yourself If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of times contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility C 04 00 C or E 00 00 Self diagnosis display C 04 00 e The battery pack is not an InfoLITHIUM H series battery pack Use an InfoLITHIUM H series battery pack p 119 e Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your camcorder securely p 21 C 13 00 The disc is faulty Use a compatible disc with your camcorder p 13 e The disc is dirty
19. de la imagen fija 6 im genes siguientes EG grabada en el Memory Stick PRO Duo Aa 6 im genes anteriores EA 2 2 MEMORIA INTERNA Permite volver a la EH pantalla de grabaci n Muestra pel culas Muestra im genes fijas Al seleccionar DISCO en AJ SOPORTE PEL aparece un tipo de disco No puede buscar pel culas por fecha de grabaci n 156 Y Sugerencias El n mero de im genes que aparece en la pantalla VISUAL INDEX se puede cambiar entre 6 gt 12 al mover la palanca del zoom motorizado F Para fijar este n mero toque A HOME D o El ES AJUSTES VIEW IMAGES SET gt DISPLAY 5 3 Iniciar reproducci n Peliculas EH Toque la ficha HH y la pel cula que desea reproducir Cuando la reproducci n desde la pel cula seleccionada llega a la ltima pel cula la pantalla regresa a la pantalla VISUAL INDEX Vuelve a la pantalla 572 comin gt m nee ners VISUAL INDEX reproducci n y de pausa Paneipia dela pel cula D5 1ch cada vez que se toca Pel cula anterior Sie oo O pel cula siguiente Detener muestra la F 101 0014 ET Oz OPTION pantalla VISUAL INDEX E E Es y 2 Rebobinado Avance r pido Y Sugerencias Toque 10 1 gt durante la pausa para reproducir la pel cula a c mara lenta Al reproducir pel culas desde la memoria interna DCR DVD810 o desde un Memory Stick PRO Duo
20. lt You can set these items also during Easy E DISPLAY 85 Handycam operation p 34 3 SOUND SETTINGS during Easy Handycam operation p 34 79 MOVIE SETTINGS Items for recording movies ED somn stev EN g ra MOVIE SETTINGS PHOTO SETTINGS 1 2 a VIEW IMAGES SET SOUND DISP SET GOGLA Touch O then Tf the item is not on the screen touch EJ EZ to change the page How to set ff HOME MENU gt page 78 OPTION MENU gt page 90 The default settings are marked with gt REC MODE Recording mode e You can select a recording mode to record a movie with the image quality from 3 levels HQ HG Records in high quality mode 9M HO SP SP Records in standard quality mode 6M SP LP LP Increases the recording time Long Play 3M LP Notes e If you record in LP mode the quality of scenes may be degraded or scenes with quick movements may appear with block noise when you play back the movie Tips See page 14 33 on the expected recording time of each recording mode e You can set the recording mode separately for each media p 28 AUDIO MODE DCR DVD710 DVD810 ft You can select audio recording format gt 5 1ch SURROUND 51ch Records 5 1ch surround sound 2ch STEREO poch Records stereo sound NIGHTSHOT LIGHT RA When using either the NightShot plus p 41 or the S NIGHTSHOT PLS p
21. on the supplied CD ROM p 97 The volume label of the disc The date when the disc was first used is recorded lt e g gt When the disc was first used at 0 00 am on January 1st 2008 2008_01_01_00HOOM_AM Volume label Tips Movies on discs are stored in the following folders DVD RW VR mode DVD_RTAV folder Other discs and modes VIDEO_TS folder Checking media information You can check the remaining recordable time or space of the media selected on MOVIE MEDIA SET p 28 Touch ff HOME amp MANAGE MEDIA MEDIA INFO You can check other information by touching gt To turn off the display touch X Notes The calculation for the space of the internal memory DCR DVD810 and Memory Stick PRO Duo is 1MB 1 048 576 bytes The fractions less than 1 MB are discarded when the media space is displayed Therefore the total amount of available and unavailable space appears slightly smaller Since there is an image database file area the used space is not displayed as 0 MB even if you perform MEDIA FORMAT p 72 Y Tips Only the information for the media selected on MOVIE MEDIA SET is displayed Change the media setting as necessary p 28 erpa GuiziNNn 71 Formatting media Formatting deletes all images and returns the recording media to its original empty state To avoid the loss of important images dub or c
22. 95 Checking your golf swing DP SPORTS coccion 11 Enjoying with Your Camcorder Enjoy using various Media according to your needs Selecting media You can select desired media for recording playback editing from the internal memory DCR DVD810 a disc or a Memory Stick PRO Duo p 28 To set the media for movies or still images you can select either MOVIE MEDIA SET or PHOTO MEDIA SET DCR DVD810 according to your needs Dubbing from one type of media to another Using the MOVIE DUB function on the camcorder you can dub movies recorded on the internal memory DCR DVD810 or a Memory Stick PRO Duo to a disc without connecting another device p 55 0 Notes You may not be able to dub movie contents depending on the type of your camcorder For details on the compatibility of types see page 55 12 Media for your camcorder With your camcorder you can record images 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 See page 6 for the types of Memory Stick you can use in your camcorder Recording format for DVD RW When you use a DVD RW you can choose the recording format from VIDEO mode or VR mode In this manual VIDEO mode is indicated as and VR mode as A RV a finalizing A recording format that is compatible with most DVD devices especially after In VIDEO mode onl
23. Bottom Center 93 Upper left A Backlight 41 Indicator Meaning se De NIE White balance 94 5 1ch d2ch Audio mode 80 ue SteadyShot off 81 Ww MICREF LEVEL low DAA Digital effect 96 96 P4 Picture effect 96 3 WIDE SELECT 80 T Tele macro 92 a 4 Flash 83 84 aay EXPOSURE 93 SPOT METER 93 19 Self timer recording 96 a Tips a BLT IN ZOOM MIC a 96 e The contents and positions of the indicators illustrated here may differ from the actual indicators on the screen of your camcorder Upper right Some indicators do not appear depending on the model Indicator Meaning Corr LCD backlight off 26 Data code during recording WHITE BLACK Fader 95 FADER FADER 05 The recording date time and camera setting data are recorded automatically on Center the media They are not displayed while mid E recording However you can check them as Teee caning DATA CODE during playback p 84 NightShot plus 41 You can view the recording date and time 9 Color Slow Shutter 95 on another device etc SUB T DATE So Super NightShot plus p 82 95 Glossary E 5 1ch surround sound A system that plays back sound on 6 speakers 3 at the front left right and center and 2 at the rear right and left with an additional low pass subwoofer counted as a 0 1 channel for frequencies of 120 Hz or lower El Dolby Digital An audio encoding compression system developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc
24. HOME 65 OTHERS DELETE 2 Touch DELETE 3 Touch ill DELETE 4 Touch the still image to be deleted A 60min 2 2 E DELETE o Press and hold PREVIEW The selected still image is marked with vV Press and hold the still image on the screen to confirm Touch 2 to return to the previous screen 5 Touch ox YES 6 When Completed appears touch 0k To delete all still images at one time a O In step 3 touch DELETE ALL Touch YES YES When Completed appears touch OK To delete all the still images recorded on the same day at one time In step 3 touch IE DELETE by date JAN 10 2008 JAN 15 2008 JAN 20 2008 DELETE by date Previous Next date Touch W E to select the recording date of the desired still images then touch OK The still images recorded on the selected date are displayed on the screen Touch the still image on the screen to confirm Touch to return to the previous screen Touch OK gt YES When Completed appears touch OK Notes You cannot delete still images from the Memory Stick PRO Duo if the still images are protected by another device Tips To delete all images recorded in the internal memory DCR DVD810 or a Memory Stick PRO Duo and recover all the recordable
25. Notes If the ACCESS access lamps p 30 32 are lit or flashing after recording is finished it means data is still being written onto the media Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder and do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor In the case that INT MEMORY DCR DVD810 or MEMORY STICK is selected on MOVIE MEDIA SET p 28 when a movie file exceeds 2 GB the next movie file is created automatically Tips See page 6 for the Memory Stick PRO Duo you can use in your camcorder e You can check the free media space for movies by touching A HOME Y MANAGE MEDIA MEDIA INFO p 71 38 Still Images ea 1 Turn the POWER switch A until 1 Turn the POWER switch A until the EH Movie lamp lights up the gy Still lamp lights up 2 Press START STOP B or C 2 Press PHOTO F lightly to adjust the focus O a beep sounds then S ED asom rec a press it fully a shutter click e 510 omin sounds w z START A ss E STOP nN z STBY REC PHOTO a To stop recording press START STOP Flashing Lights up 3 again 2 INMI appears next to or When III disappears the image has been recorded Notes e You cannot record still images on a disc Y Tips See page 14 for the recordable time of movies and page 83 for the number of recordable still images e
26. Refer to your printer s instruction manual for details You may not be able to print the following still images edited by a computer still images recorded by other devices still images of 4MB or more still images with a pixel size larger than 3 680 x 2 760 Tips PictBridge is an industry standard established by the Camera amp Imaging Products Association CIPA You can print still images without using a computer by connecting a printer directly to a digital video camera or digital still camera regardless of model or manufacturer e You can print a still image when viewing it by touching OPTION unpa 65 66 Utilizing Media YE MANAGE MEDIA category This category enables you to use the media for various purposes E somn stev EN E MOVIE MEDIA SET PHOTO MEDIA SET 1 2 a l FINALIZE MEDIA INFO can e WE MANAGE MEDIA category Item list MOVIE MEDIA SET You can select the media for movies p 28 PHOTO MEDIA SET DCR DVD810 You can select the media for still images p 28 FINALIZE You can enable discs to be played on other devices by finalizing them p 67 MEDIA INFO You can display the media information such as recordable time p 71 MEDIA FORMAT You can format the media and recover the recordable free space p 72 UNFINALIZE You can unfinalize a disc and record more images on the disc p 74 DISC SELECT G
27. S E 60min Creando nuevo archivo de base de datos de im genes TIEMPO REST 10s Crear nuevo arch base de datos de im genes Para extraer el Memory Stick PRO Duo Abra el panel de LCD y la cubierta del Memory Stick Duo Empuje levemente el Memory Stick PRO Duo una vez y luego deslicelo hacia fuera de la ranura Notas Para evitar da os en los medios o la p rdida de im genes grabadas no realice ninguna de las siguientes acciones mientras el indicador de acceso est encendido extraer la bater a o el adaptador de ca de la videoc mara someter la videoc mara a golpes o a vibraciones extraer el Memory Stick PRO Duo de la videoc mara No abra la cubierta del Memory Stick Duo mientras realiza una grabaci n Insertar Memory Stick PRO Duo a la fuerza en la direcci n incorrecta puede causar un mal funcionamiento del Memory Stick PRO Duo de la ranura para Memory Stick Duo o de los datos de imagen Si Error al crear un nuevo archivo de base de datos de im genes Es posible que no exista suficiente espacio libre aparece en el paso 4 formatee el Memory Stick PRO Duo Todos los datos grabados en el Memory Stick PRO Duo se eliminar n al formatearlo No presione ni extraiga el Memory Stick PRO Duo por la fuerza ya que podr a ocasionar un funcionamiento inadecuado Tiempo de grabaci n de pel culas en un Memory Stick PRO Duo L
28. The disc can be played back without finalizing But finalizing is required in some cases For details see page 67 Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with all DVD devices is not guaranteed Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD device or consult your dealer A HOME and S lt 0PTION Taking advantage of two types A HOME MENU the starting point for operations with your camcorder 7 HELP Displays a description of the item p 18 of menus A 60min STBY e a DELETE PHOTO CAPTURE PHOTO COPY 1 2 a MOVIE DUB 19p409u1e9 ano yim Gurdoluy foe S12 Le EN gt Categories and items of the HOME MENU wey CAMERA category MANAGE MEDIA category Items Page Items Page MovIE 39 MOVIE MEDIA SET 28 PHOTO 39 PHOTO MEDIA SET 1 3 28 FINALIZE 67 VIEW IMAGES catego Gl gory MEDIA INFO 71 Items Page MEDIA FORMAT 72 VISUAL INDEX 43 UNFINALIZE 74 E INDEX 45 DISC SELECT GUIDE 75 a INDEX 45 REPAIR IMG DB F 76 PLAYLIST 59 SETTINGS category E OTHERS category To customize your camcorder p 78 Items Page 1 You can also set these items during Easy 52 Handycam operation p 34 For items DELETE 51 available in the eS SETTINGS category PHOTO CAPTURE 53 see page 79 MOVIE DUB 3 55 2 The item is available d
29. appears when gJINDEX SET is set to ON the default setting during movie recording p 82 e You can switch recording between movies and still images by touching A HOME D or El gt Mey CAMERA MOVIE or PHOTO e You can create still images from recorded movies p 53 Continued gt 39 40 Recording Continued Zooming You can zoom in up to the magnifications shown in the following table optical zoom DCR DVD610 40 x DCR DVD710 DVD810 25 x You can adjust the magnification with the power zoom lever or the zoom button on the LCD frame Wider range of view Wide angle w 7 i e ds Close view Telephoto Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom Move it further for a faster zoom Notes STEADYSHOT may not reduce image blurring as desired when the power zoom lever is set to the T Telephoto side Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom lever If you move your finger off the power zoom lever the operation sound of the lever may also be recorded You cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom buttons on the LCD frame The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm about 13 32 in for wide angle and about 80 cm about 2 5 8 feet for telephoto Tips Using DIGITAL ZOOM p 81 you can zoom in further than the magn
30. for using your camcorder with a computer connected stored on the supplied CD ROM p 97 Types of the disc you can use in your camcorder You can use the following discs only 8cm DVD RW 8cm DVD RW 8cm DVD R 8cm DVD R DL Use the discs with marks listed below See page 13 for details 22 22 m y For reliability and durability of recording playback we recommend that you use Sony DVD ReWritable Continued gt 5 6 Read this before operating your camcorder Continued discs or discs with a amp Ganera for VIDEO CAMERA mark for your camcorder Depending on the place you purchase the disc has rene mark Note Using a disc other than the above may cause the unsatisfactory recording playback or you may not be able to remove the disc from your camcorder Types of Memory Stick you can use in your camcorder e For recording movies it is recommended that you use a Memory Stick PRO Duo of 512 MB or larger marked with Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo You can use a Memory Stick PRO Duo marked either with Mark2 or without See page 33 for the recordable time of a Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo This size can be used with your camcorder Memory Stick You cannot use it in your camcorder e Memory
31. p 74 amp Battery level warning Slow flashing The battery pack is nearly used up e Depending on the operating environment or battery conditions BY may flash even if there are approximately 20 minutes remaining I High temperature warning Slow flashing The temperature of your camcorder is getting higher Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place Fast flashing The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place AJ Warning indicator pertaining to Memory Stick PRO Duo Slow flashing There is not enough free space for recording See page 6 for the type of Memory Stick PRO Duo you can use in your camcorder e No Memory Stick PRO Duo is inserted p 32 Fast flashing There is no free space for recording Delete unnecessary images p 51 or format the Memory Stick PRO Duo p 72 after dubbing copying images p 55 62 97 The image database file is broken p 76 5 Warning indicators pertaining to Memory Stick PRO Duo formatting The Memory Stick PRO Duo is damaged The Memory Stick PRO Duo is not formatted correctly p 72 118 lt 2 Warning indicator pertaining to incompatible Memory Stick PRO Duo e An incompatible Memory Stick PRO Duo is inserted p 118 lt o Warning indicator pertaining
32. pared 5 l Indicador CHG gt OCHG l carga Altomacorriente de Cable de alimentaci n Haga coincidir la marca A de la clavija de cc con la marca A de la videoc mara 4 Conecte el cable de alimentaci n al adaptador de ca y al tomacorriente de pared El indicador CHG carga se enciende y se inicia el proceso de recarga 5 El indicador CHG carga se apaga cuando la bater a est completamente cargada Desconecte el adaptador de ca de la toma DC IN Notas Desconecte el adaptador de ca de la toma DC IN mientras sujeta la videoc mara y la clavija de cc Contin a gt E ouedsa ua epides em9 p ny 49mp ysiueds 141 142 Paso 2 Recarga de la bater a Continuaci n Para extraer la bater a Deslice el interruptor POWER hacia la posici n OFF CHG Deslice la palanca de liberaci n BATT bater a y extraiga la bater a Palanca de liberaci n BATT bateria Notas Antes de extraer la bater a o el adaptador de ca compruebe que el indicador 7H Pel cula ao Imagen fija indicador ACCESS indicador de acceso est n apagados Descargue la bater a completamente antes de guardarla por un periodo extenso Para usar un tomacorriente de pared como fuente de alimentaci n Realice las mismas conexiones que cuando recarga la bater a La bater a no se descargar en ese caso Comprobaci n de la energ a restante de la bater a B
33. right channel plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR Tips e You can display the counter on the TV screen by setting DISP OUTPUT to V OUT PANEL p 87 az 2 s e po 3 5 lt gt D a 49 50 Editing ES OTHERS category This category enables you to edit or print PLAYLIST EDIT images on the media or copy them onto nee e You can create and edit a Playlist p 59 your computer for viewing editing or creating an original DVD PRINT Econ sv E You can print still images on a connected as PHOT gAgTURE PictBridge printer p 64 1 2 e MOVIE DUB PHOTO COPY USB CONNECT Lelo Nos You can connect your camcorder to a computer or another device using the USB E OTHERS category cable p 97 Notes You can select the media of the image to be edited by touching A HOME gt YE MANAGE MEDIA gt MOVIE MEDIA SET PHOTO MEDIA SET p 28 Item list DELETE You can delete images on the media p 51 PHOTO CAPTURE You can capture a selected scene from a recorded movie as a still image p 53 MOVIE DUB You can dub movies recorded on the internal memory DCR DVD810 or a Memory Stick PRO Duo to a disc p 55 PHOTO COPY DCR DVD810 You can copy still images recorded on the internal memory to a Memory Stick PRO Duo p 56 EDIT You can edit the images on the media p 58 Deleting images No
34. time of the media e Depending on the conditions when recording a fast moving object or so the time available for recording may shorten The recording stops The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place e Moisture condensation has occurred Turn off your camcorder and leave it about 1 hour p 121 There is a time difference between the point where you press START STOP and the point that movie recording starts stops On your camcorder there may be a slight time difference between the point where you press START STOP and the actual point that movie recording starts stops This is not a malfunction The color of the image is not correctly displayed Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to OFF p 41 The screen image is bright and the subject does not appear on the screen Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to OFF p 41 The screen image is dark and the subject does not appear on the screen DCR DVD710 DVD810 e Press and hold DISP BATT INFO for a few seconds to turn on the backlight p 26 The movie aspect ratio 16 9 4 3 cannot be changed e You cannot change the movie aspect ratio in the following cases When DISC is selected on MOVIE MEDIA SET you inserted a DVD RW or no disc is inserted When MEMORY STICK is selected on MOVIE MEDIA SET no Memory Stick PRO Duo is inserted
35. to charge it efficiently After charging is complete disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder or remove the battery pack To use the battery pack effectively Battery pack performance decreases when the ambient temperature is 10 C 50 F or below and the length of time you can use the battery pack becomes shorter In that case do one of the followings to use the battery pack for a longer time Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up and insert it in your camcorder right before you start taking shots Use a large capacity battery pack NP FH70 NP FH100 optional Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent playback fast forward or reverse operation wears out the battery pack faster We recommend using a large capacity battery pack NP FH70 NP FH100 optional Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF CHG when not recording or playing back on your camcorder The battery pack is also consumed when your camcorder is in recording standby or playback pause Have spare battery packs ready for 2 or 3 times the expected recording time and make trial recordings Do not expose the battery pack to water The battery pack is not water resistant About the remaining battery time indicator When the power goes off even though the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate charge the battery pack fully again Remaining batt
36. un toque de 1 51 gt hace que la pel cula retroceda o avance 5 veces m s r pido que lo normal 2 toques aumenta la velocidad 10 veces 3 toques aumenta la velocidad 30 veces y 4 toques aumenta la velocidad aproximadamente 60 veces Al reproducir las pel culas de un disco un toque de 1 S3 1 gt hace que la pel cula retroceda o avance 5 veces m s r pido que lo normal 2 toques aumenta la velocidad 10 veces alrededor de 8 veces m s r pido en el caso de un DVD RW Im genes fijas fe Toque la ficha y la imagen fija que desee reproducir Vuelve a la pantalla 2253 2 60min Gam 14 14 VISUAL INDEX Presentaci n de diapositivas 101 0014 Pasa a la pantalla VISUAL og A Em gt e O OPTION INDEX Anterior Siguiente E ouedsa ua epides einy apiny x9mp ysiueds 157 Reproducci n Continuaci n Ajustar el volumen del sonido de las pel culas Al reproducir pel culas toque OPTION gt ficha gt VOL y luego ajuste el volumen con Sugerencias e Puede cambiar la pantalla a VISUAL INDEX al tocar tt HOME D o El gt VISUALIZAR IM GENES VISUAL INDEX 158
37. 1 While pressing the green button turn the POWER switch 7 Set D day hour and minute in repeatedly in the direction of the the same way then touch NEXT arrow until the respective lamp lights up HCH Movie To record movies 8 Make sure that the clock is Still To record still images correctly set then touch 0K Go to step 3 when you turn on your The clock starts camcorder for the first time You can set any year up to the year 2037 For midnight set it to 12 00 AM 2 Touch fi HOME gt For midday set it to 12 00 PM S SETTINGS gt CLOCK A LANG CLOCK SET The CLOCK SET screen appears To turn off the power Turn the POWER switch to OFF CHG Chicago Mexico Ci Bogota Santiago JAN 12008 12 00 00AM J CLOCK SET NEXT Continued gt 25 Step 3 Turning the power on and setting the date and time Continued Notes If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months the built in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory In that case charge the built in rechargeable battery and then set the date and time again p 124 It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to be ready to shoot after the power is turned on You cannot operate your camcorder during this time In the default setting the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder unoperated for approximately 5 minut
38. DISPLAY p 85 3 Start playback Movies HH Touch the E tab and the movie to be played back When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen Returns to the VISUAL 13 51 comin gt 3F INDEX screen Toggles Play or Pause as D5 1ch 0 00 14 you touch Beginning of the movie _ ly oo previous movie Us movie Stop goes to the VISUAL 7 101 0014 dl OPTION INDEX screen E Es eu ee Reverse Forward Y Tips Touch lt 1 1 gt during pause to play back movie slowly When playing movies from the internal memory DCR DVD810 or from a Memory Stick PRO Duo one touch of lt 1 1 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 60 times faster When playing the movies on a disc one touch of lt 1 1 gt makes the movie reverse fast forward about 5 times faster than normal 2 touches about 10 times faster about 8 times faster for a DVD RW Still Images a Touch the tab and the still image to be played back Returns to the VISUAL S 60min Gom 14 14 INDEX screen Slide show p 47 Goes to the VISUAL a Em Det OPTION INDEX screen Previous Next To adjust the
39. Dy A 60min CE 11 bet ae ial ERASE Press and hold PREVIEW The selected movie is marked with y Press and hold the movie on the screen to confirm Touch 2 to return to the previous screen Touch OK YES When Completed appears touch OK Tips The original movies are not erased even if you erase movies from the Playlist To change the order within the Playlist j MO O Touch HOME gt G OTHERS gt PLAYLIST EDIT Touch MOVE Select the movie that you want to move 60min Press and hold PREVIEW The selected movie is marked with Y Press and hold the movie on the screen to confirm Touch 2 to return to the previous screen Touch ox Select the destination with I Destination bar Touch OK YES When Completed appears touch OK Tips When you select multiple movies the movies are moved following the order appeared in the Playlist To divide a movie in the Playlist WA Touch HOME gt OTHERS PLAYLIST EDIT 2 Touch DIVIDE Touch the movie that you want to divide The selected movie is played back Touch gt i at the point where you want to divide The movie pauses Play and pause toggles as you press gt Ilj Adjusts the dividing point with more prec
40. E Dolby Digital 5 1 Creator Sound compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc which compresses audio efficiently while preserving high sound quality It enables recording of 5 1ch surround sound while using disc space more efficiently Discs created by Dolby Digital 5 1 Creator can be played back on a device compatible with the disc created on your camcorder E JPEG JPEG stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group a still image data compression data capacity reduction standard Your camcorder records still images in JPEG format E MPEG MPEG stands for Moving Picture Experts Group the group of standards for the coding image compression of video movie and audio There are MPEG1 and MPEG formats Your camcorder records movies in MPEG2 format E Thumbnail Reduced size images which enable you to view many images at the same time VISUAL INDEX INDEX le INDEX etc are thumbnail display system E VBR VBR stands for Variable Bit Rate the recording format for automatically controlling the bit rate the volume of recording data in a given time segment according to the scene being recorded For fast moving video a lot of media space is used to produce a clear image so the recording time to the media shortens E VIDEO mode One of the recording formats you can select when using a DVD RW VIDEO mode provides excellent compatibility with other DVD devices E VR mode One of the recording
41. MPEG2 files of operating the data on the media in the The extension of the files is MPG camcorder from a computer The maximum size is 2 GB When the When you delete image files follow the steps on capacity of a file exceeds 2 GB the file page 51 Do not delete the image files on the becomes divided media in the camcorder directly from a computer The file numbers go up automatically dnd E a Do not format the media in the camcorder using When the capacity of a file number i g E a computer The camcorder may not operate exceeds 9 999 another folder is created correctly to record new movie files Do not copy the files on a Memory Stick PRO The folder name goes up 101PNV01 Duo in the camcorder from a computer We 102PNVO1 Sony will not be responsible for the results of this kind of operation 3 Still image files JPEG files The extension of the files is JPG The file numbers go up automatically When the capacity of a file number exceeds 9 999 another folder is created to store new image files The folder name goes up 101 MSDCF gt 102MSDCF Maintenance and precautions About the disc See page 13 for the details of discs which you can use with your camcorder Notes on use Hold the disc by its edge while supporting the center hole lightly Do not touch the recording side the opposite of the printed side when using a single sided disc Before shooting be sure t
42. Notes e To prevent media from being broken or recorded images from being lost do not do the following when the access lamp p 32 is on to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder to apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder to remove the Memory Stick PRO Duo from the camcorder Do not open the Memory Stick Duo cover during recording Inserting a Memory Stick PRO Duo forcibly in the wrong direction may cause a malfunction to the Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick Duo slot or image data If Failed to create a new Image Database File It may be possible that there is not enough free space is displayed in step 4 format the Memory Stick PRO Duo p 72 All recorded data on the Memory Stick PRO Duo will be deleted when you format Do not pinch and remove the Memory Stick PRO Duo forcibly It may cause a malfunction Recording time of movies on a Memory Stick PRO Duo Figures in the table are approximate recording time in minutes of Memory Stick PRO Duo Figures in are minimum recording time Recording ie R M LP mode quality quality long play 512MB 6 5 9 5 15 10 1GB 1000 20 10 35 25 2GB 25 25 40 25 80 50 4GB 5560 80 50 160 105 8GB 115 100 170 100 325 215 Notes Numbers in the table are of when using a Memory Stick PRO Duo made by Sony Corporation The record
43. PRO Duo O Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Oo Your camcorder is not compatible with 8 bit parallel data transfer but performs 4 bit parallel data transfer which is used by a Memory Stick PRO Duo This product cannot record or play data that uses MagicGate technology MagicGate is a copyright protection technology that records and transfers the contents in an encrypted format This product is compatible with Memory Stick Micro M2 M2 is the abbreviation for the Memory Stick Micro A Memory Stick PRO Duo formatted by a computer Windows OS Mac OS does not have guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder Data read write speed may vary depending on the combination of the Memory Stick PRO Duo and the Memory Stick PRO Duo compliant product you use Damaged or lost data may occur in the following cases the data will not be compensated for If you eject the Memory Stick PRO Duo or turn off your camcorder while your camcorder is reading or writing image files on the Memory Stick PRO Duo while the access lamp is lit or flashing If you use the Memory Stick PRO Duo near magnets or magnetic fields It is recommended you make a back up of important data on the hard disk of a computer Be careful not to apply excessive force when writing on a memo area on a Memory Stick PRO Duo Do not attach a label or the like on a M
44. Picture Utility Help PMB Guide Connecting your camcorder to a computer To connect your camcorder to a computer follow the steps below Connect the AC Adaptor to your camcorder and a wall outlet wall socket Turn on your camcorder Connect the Y USB jack p 129 of your camcorder to a computer using the supplied USB cable The USB SELECT screen appears on your camcorder Touch the item you want to operate on the screen Tips If the USB SELECT screen does not appear touch HOME 8 OTHERS gt USB CONNECT Recommended USB cable connection To assure the proper functioning of your camcorder connect your camcorder to a computer as below Connect only the camcorder to the USB port of your computer Do not connect anything else to other USB ports of a computer e When connecting to a computer with a USB keyboard and USB mouse connected as standard equipment connect the camcorder to another USB port using the USB cable Notes Operations are not guaranteed when multiple USB devices are connected to a computer Be sure to connect the USB cable to a USB port If the USB cable is connected to a computer via a USB keyboard or USB hub operations are not guaranteed To disconnect the USB cable Click the Unplug or eject hardware icon on the task tray on the bottom right of the desk top a Click Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device Saf
45. Stick PRO Duo and Memory Stick PRO HG Duo are both referred to as Memory Stick PRO Duo in this manual e You cannot use any type of memory card other than those mentioned above e Memory Stick PRO Duo can be used only with Memory Stick PRO compatible equipment e Do not attach a label or the like on a Memory Stick PRO Duo or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor When using a Memory Stick PRO Duo with Memory Stick compatible equipment be sure to insert the Memory Stick PRO Duo into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts Battery The camcorder is not dustproofed dripproofed or waterproofed See About handling of your camcorder p 121 To prevent media from being broken or recorded images from being lost do not do the following when either of the Movie Still lamps p 25 or the ACCESS access lamps p 30 32 are on to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder to apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder to remove the Memory Stick PRO Duo from the camcorder When connecting your camcorder to another device with a cable be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may result in a malfunction of your camcorder About menu items LCD panel viewfinder and lens
46. Tips e Your camcorder offers ENG SIMP simplified English for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options GENERAL SET Other setup items ED eomn stev sE gt OUTPUT SETTINGS CLOCK ELANG 2 2 of J SETTINGS OOO O CIA Touch Q then O Tf the item is not on the screen touch E3 EZ to change the page How to set ff HOME MENU gt page 78 The default settings are marked with gt DEMO MODE A You can view the demonstration in about 10 minutes after you turn the POWER switch to FH Movie The default setting is ON Tips The demonstration will be suspended in the following situations When you press START STOP When you press DUBBING DCR DVD810 When you touch the screen during the demonstration The demonstration starts again after about 10 minutes When you slide the disc cover OPEN switch When you move the POWER switch to still image recording When you press f HOMEy gt VIEW IMAGES CALIBRATION A See page 122 A SHUT OFF Auto shut off ft gt 5min The camcorder is automatically turned off when you do not operate your camcorder for more than approximately 5 minutes NEVER The camcorder is not automatically turned off Notes When you connect your camcorder to a wall outlet wall socket A SHUT OFF is automatically set to NEVER QUICK ON STBY A You can set the time after whi
47. Unfinalize the disc Sy Movies can be added as usual WA FRW When the DVD menu has been created a 9 confirmation screen prompts you to confirm that you wish to add movies Notes During Easy Handycam operation p 34 even when you are using a DVD RW or DVD RW you cannot record additional movies onto the disc after finalizing the disc Cancel Easy Handycam operation SS To play back a disc in other devices after adding movies p 69 Playback on other devices Make desired settings for the DVD menu Only in case Finalizing a disc Notes It takes from a minute to a maximum of several hours to finalize a disc The shorter the amount of material recorded on the disc the longer it takes for finalizing 1 Place your camcorder in a stable place and connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder 2 Turn on your camcorder 3 Insert the disc to be finalized 4 touch HOME gt ee MANAGE MEDIA gt FINALIZE Finalize the disc EST PROCESS TIME 1m DVD MENU STYLE1 YES I NO FINALIZE To select a DVD menu style touch OPTION DVD MENU p 69 Go to step 5 if you want to finalize the disc using STYLE1 the default setting 5 Touch YES YES Finalizing starts 6 When finalizing is completed touch 0k Notes When you finalize a double sided disc you must finalize each side of the disc
48. add effects to images or change settings Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation You cannot use some buttons functions during Easy Handycam operation since they are automatically set p 79 If you set an invalid operation Invalid during Easy Handycam operation appears To view movies on a disc on other devices Finalize To view movies stored on a disc on other devices or a computer you need to finalize the disc For details on finalizing operation see page 67 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 space e You cannot record additional movies on a finalized disc during Easy Handycam operation p 74 az a 2 s e po 3 5 lt gt D a 37 Recording The images are recorded on the media selected on the media setting p 28 DCR DVD610 DVD710 In the default setting movies are recorded on a disc Still images are recorded on a Memory Stick PRO Duo only DCR DVD810 In the default setting both movies and still images are recorded on the internal memory Open the lens cover p 26 POWER switch A If the POWER switch is set to OFF CHG turn it while pressing the green button eel Movie lamp ollo Still lamp START STOP C START STOP
49. be provided as standard Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compatible is recommended DVD burner CD ROM drive is necessary for installation Notes e Your computer must meet hardware requirements other than those described above for each OS Even in a computer environment where the operations are guaranteed frames may be dropped from movies resulting in uneven playback However imported images and images on discs created subsequently will not be affected Operations are not guaranteed on all the recommended environments For example other open or background applications running on currently may limit product performance Jayndwoy ano ym Guluopag Picture Motion Browser does not support 5 1ch surround sound reproduction The sound is reproduced in 2ch sound Continued gt 97 What you can do with Windows computer Continued Depending on your computer 8 cm media DVD R DL etc cannot be used If you use a Notebook PC connect it to the AC Adaptor as the power source Otherwise the software will not work properly due to the power saving function of the PC e You can read images recorded on a Memory Stick PRO Duo in a Memory Stick slot of a computer However in the following cases do not use the Memory Stick slot of the computer but connect your camcorder to the computer with the USB cable The computer is not compatible with a Memory Stick PRO Duo A Memory Stick Duo adaptor is re
50. camcorder to recognize the disc E DVD RW DVD RW A screen appears to ask whether you will use DISC SELECT GUIDE Using DISC SELECT GUIDE lets you format the disc by following the guidance on the screen If you do not want to use it proceed to step 5 E DVD R DVD R DL You can start recording immediately after DISC ACCESS disappears from the screen You do not need to proceed to steps after step 5 5 Touch the option that is right for you on the screen E DVD RW Select the recording format VIDEO or VR p 13 then touch OK E DVD RW Select the aspect ratio of the movie 16 9 WIDE or 4 3 then touch Ok 6 Touch YES 7 When Completed is displayed touch OK When the formatting is completed you can start recording on the disc Tips When you use a DVD RW while the Easy Handycam operation p 34 is set the recording format is fixed to VIDEO mode To remove the disc Perform steps 1 and 2 to open the disc cover Press the disc holder in the center of the disc compartment and remove the disc by holding the edge Notes Be careful not to obstruct the operation with your hand or other objects when opening or closing the disc cover Move the grip belt to the bottom of the camcorder then open or close the disc cover If you catch the grip belt when closing the disc cover it may cause your camcorder to malfunction Do
51. con la videoc mara Acerca del tiempo de recarga grabaci n reproducci n e Tiempos calculados utilizando la videoc mara a una temperatura de 25 C se recomienda una temperatura de 10 C a 30 C El tiempo de grabaci n y de reproducci n disponible ser m s corto cuando utilice la videoc mara a bajas temperaturas En funci n de las condiciones en las que utilice la videoc mara es posible que el tiempo de grabaci n y reproducci n disponible se vea reducido Acerca del adaptador de ca e Si utiliza el adaptador de alimentaci n de ca con ctelo a un tomacorriente de pared cercano Si se produce alguna falla de funcionamiento al utilizar la videoc mara desconecte el adaptador de alimentaci n de ca del tomacorriente de inmediato No utilice el adaptador de alimentaci n de ca colocado en un espacio angosto tal como entre una pared y los muebles No provoque un cortocircuito en la clavija de cc del adaptador de ca ni en el terminal de la bater a con ning n objeto met lico ya que podr a ocasionar un funcionamiento inadecuado Aunque la videoc mara est apagada seguir recibiendo adapoador de alimentaci n de ca corriente dom stica mientras est conectada a la toma de pared mediante el adaptador de alimentaci n de ca Paso 3 Conexi n de la alimentaci n y ajuste de la fecha y la hora Ajuste la fecha y la hora cuando utilice la videoc mara por primera vez Si no ajusta la fecha y la
52. except the last recorded movie e In the case of disc you cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation p 34 e Images protected on another device cannot be deleted Unable to capture a still image from a movie e There is not enough free space on the media for saving still images p 53 Unable to finalize e Use the AC Adaptor for finalizing operation Do not use the battery pack The disc has already been finalized In the case of following discs follow the required procedure to record additional movies p 74 DVD RW VIDEO mode DVD RW Unable to UNFINALIZE UNFINALIZE is not available for the following discs DVD RW VR mode DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL You cannot edit or record additional images on a disc using other devices e You may not be able to edit or record additional images on a disc recorded on your camcorder using other devices Connecting Dubbing to other devices You cannot hear the sound on the TV connected to your camcorder This is because only the S VIDEO plug is connected Make sure that you connect also the red and white plugs of the A V connecting cable with S VIDEO optional p 62 The aspect ratio of the image is not correct on the 4 3 TV connected to your camcorder e Set TV TYPE depending on your TV p 48 You cannot dub e The A V connecting cable is not connected properly Make sure that the A V con
53. hora aparecer la pantalla AJUS RELOJ cada vez que encienda la videoc mara o cambie la posici n del interruptor POWER Toque el bot n que aparece en la pantalla LCD 1 Mientras mantiene presionado el bot n verde deslice el interruptor POWER varias veces en la direcci n de la flecha hasta que se encienda el indicador correspondiente EH Pel cula para grabar pel culas Imagen fija para tomar im genes fijas Vaya al paso 3 la primera vez que encienda la videoc mara 2 Toque ft HOME AJUSTES gt AJ REL IDIOM fA AJUS RELOJ Aparecer la pantalla AJUS RELOJ 60min ESPERA a X 1 2008 12 00 00AM SIGUIENTE 1 AJUS RELOJ 3 Seleccione la zona geogr fica deseada con P E y luego toque SIGUIENTE 4 Ajuste el valor de HORA VERANO y luego toque SIGUIENTE 5 Ajuste A a o mediante 23 EZ 60min ESPERA Ga AJUS RELOJ SIGUIENTE 6 Seleccione M con B O luego ajuste el mes con P E 7 Ajuste D d a hora y minuto del mismo modo y luego toque SIGUIENTE 8 Compruebe que el reloj est correctamente ajustado y luego toque Ox El reloj se pone en funcionamiento Puede seleccionar cualquier a o hasta el 2037 Para la medianoche ajuste el reloj en 12 00 am E ouedsa ua epides einy apiny x9mp ysiueds Contin a gt 145 146 Paso 3 Conexi n de la alimentaci n y ajuste de la fecha y la hora continuaci
54. is not on the screen touch S S to change the page 60min STBY a BL recmooe _auviomove 1 2 NIGHTSHOT LIGHT __WIDESELECT DIGITAL ZOOM STEADYSHOT MOVIE SETTINGS 4 Touch the desired item Tf the item is not on the screen touch B E to change the page REC MODE 5 For setting the quality of movies 5 Change the setting then touch OK List of the SETTINGS category items SOUND DISP SET p 86 Items Page MOVIE SETTINGS p 80 VOLUME de BEEP 2 86 iame egf LCD BRIGHT 86 REC MODE 2 LCD BL LEVEL 86 AUDIO MODE 80 LCD COLOR 36 NIGHTSHOT LIGHT 80 VF B LIGHT 36 WIDE SELECT 80 DIGITAL ZOOM 81 OUTPUT SETTINGS p 87 STEADYSHOT 81 Items Page AUTO SLW SHUTTR 81 TV TYPE 87 GUIDEFRAME 81 DISP OUTPUT 87 HH REMAINING SET 81 CLOCK a LANG p 88 SUB T DATE 82 e INDEX SET 2 82 Items Page E CLOCK SET 2 25 o PHOTO SETTIN 82 a oros GS p 82 AREA SET 88 E Items Page DST SET SUMMERTIME 88 m IMAGE SIZE 82 TA LANGUAGE SET 88 8 lt lt dt a GENERAL SET p 88 E NIGHTSHOT LIGHT 80 p 88 o GUIDEFRAME 81 items Page 3 FLASH MODE 2 83 DEMO MODE 88 S FLASH LEVEL 83 CALIBRATION 122 hi REDEYE REDUC 84 A SHUT OFF 89 QUICK ON STBY 89 VIEW IMAGES SET p 84 REMOTE CTRL T Items Page 1 DATA CODE 84 z DCR DVD710 DVD810
55. lamp of the mode HH Movie O Still that you want to check the media Confirm the media icon displayed at the upper right corner of the screen Media icon ME somn stev D5 1ch ma Internal memory Disc The icon differs VIDEO depending on the disc type Memory Stick PRO Duo p 13 DCR DVD810 o o gt e mn e E D a 29 Step 6 Inserting a disc or a Memory Stick PRO When you select INT MEMORY in Step 5 this Step 6 operation is unnecessary DCR DVD810 Inserting a disc When you select DISC in Step 5 a new 8 cm DVD RW DVD RW DVD R or DVD R DL is required p 13 Notes Remove dust or fingerprints from the disc beforehand using a soft cloth p 118 1 Check that the power of your camcorder is on 2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow OPEN gt PREPARING TO OPEN appears on the screen The disc cover slightly opens automatically ACCESS lamp Disc Disc cover OPEN switch OPEN aya ACESS CON Y Pickup lens When the disc cover opens slightly open it further 3 Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder then press the center of the disc until it clicks Set the disc with the label side facing out when using a single sided disc 4 Close the disc cover DISC ACCESS appears on the screen It may take some time for the
56. n Para el mediod a ajuste el reloj en 12 00 pm Para apagar la videoc mara Deslice el interruptor POWER hacia la posici n OFF CHG Notas e Si no usa la videoc mara durante aproximadamente 3 meses la bater a recargable integrada se descarga y es posible que los ajustes de la fecha y la hora se borren de la memoria En este caso cargue la bater a recargable incorporada y ajuste la fecha y la hora de nuevo Despu s de encender la videoc mara tarda unos cuantos segundos en estar lista para tomar im genes No es posible utilizar la videoc mara durante este periodo En el ajuste predeterminado la videoc mara se apaga autom ticamente si no la utiliza durante aproximadamente 5 minuto para conservar la energ a de la bater a APAGADO AUTO Sugerencias La fecha y la hora no aparecen durante la grabaci n aunque se graban autom ticamente en el medio y se pueden mostrar durante la reproducci n C DIGO DATOS e Si los botones del panel t ctil no funcionan correctamente ajuste el panel t ctil CALIBRACI N Cambio del ajuste de idioma Puede modificar las indicaciones en pantalla para que se muestren los mensajes en un idioma determinado Toque ff HOME AJUSTES AJ REL IDIOM fa gt AJUSTE IDIOMA fA y luego seleccione el idioma deseado Paso 4 Realizaci n de ajustes antes de la grabaci n Apertura de la tapa del objetivo Deslice el interruptor LE
57. not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules Battery pack This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 For the State of California USA only Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Perchlorate Material Lithium battery contains perchlorate Notes on use Your camcorder is supplied with two kinds of operations guides Operating Guide This manual PMB Guide
58. not touch the disc with the recording side or pickup lens p 123 When using a double sided disc take care not to smudge the surface with fingerprints If you close the disc cover with the disc set incorrectly it may cause your camcorder to malfunction Do not disconnect the power sources while formatting a disc Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder since your camcorder is reading writing on the disc while the ACCESS lamp is on while the ACCESS lamp is flashing while DISC ACCESS or PREPARING TO OPEN is displayed on the LCD screen It may take some time to remove the disc depending on the recorded contents It may take about 10 minutes to remove a disc if the disc has scratches or is dirty with fingerprints etc In that case the disc might be damaged Tips e You can insert or remove the disc when a power source is connected to your camcorder even when your camcorder is turned off However the disc recognition process step 4 does not start To delete all of the previously recorded images from a DVD RW DVD RW then to use it again to record new images see Formatting media p 72 e You can check the right disc using DISC SELECT GUIDE on the HOME MENU p 75 payers umay Continued gt 31 Step 6 Inserting a disc or a Memory Stick PRO Duo Continued Inserting a Memory Stick PRO Duo This operation is necessary only when you select MEMO
59. on the screen of your camcorder O Click Continue Read License Agreement select I accept the terms of the license agreement if you agree then click Next O Confirm the installation settings then click Install Notes Even if a screen prompting you to restart your computer appears you do not need to restart it at this time Restart your computer after completing the installation It may take some time for the authentication Follow the on screen instructions to install the software One of the following installation screens appears depending on the computer environment Check the screen and follow the instructions displayed to install the required software Sonic UDF Reader Software required to recognize a DVD RW VR mode disc Windows Media Format 9 Series Runtime Windows 2000 only Software required to create a DVD Microsoft DirectX 9 0c Software required to handle movies Windows 2000 Windows XP only Restart the computer if required to complete the installation Remove the CD ROM from the disc drive of your computer El Operating the Picture Motion Browser e To start Picture Motion Browser click Start AI Programs Sony Picture Utility PMB Picture Motion Browser The basic operation of Picture Motion Browser is described on PMB Guide To view PMB Guide click Start AI Programs Sony
60. places NightShot plus ON 1 OFF NIGHTSHOT PLUS Infrared port To record in dark places set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON to display 0 Notes The NightShot plus and Super NightShot plus functions use infrared light Therefore do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects Remove the conversion lens optional e Adjust the focus manually FOCUS p 92 when it is hard to focus automatically Do not use the NightShot plus and Super NightShot plus functions in bright places This may cause a malfunction Y Tips To record an image brighter use Super NightShot plus function p 95 To record a movie more faithfully to the original colors use Color Slow Shutter function p 95 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects press E BACK LIGHT to display A To cancel the back light function press BACK LIGHT again Recording in mirror mode az a 2 s e po 3 5 lt gt D a Continued gt 41 42 Recording Continued Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder O then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side O Tips A mirror image of the subject appears on the LCD screen but the image will be normal when recorded When recording in mirror mode the images are not displayed in the viewfinder Playback You can play back images recorded on the media sele
61. space of the media format the media p 72 e You can delete a still image when viewing it by touching OPTION Capturing a still image from a movie You can capture a still image at any point during movie playback Select the media which contains the movies beforehand and the media where you want to save the still images p 28 When you select MEMORY STICK to save the still images insert a Memory Stick PRO Duo beforehand The media you can select depends on your camcorder model See the table below Model Movies in Still images in DCR DVD610 gt 4 DVD710 a gt g DCR DVD810 a a a gt gJ gt 5 gt Q O gt 5 O gt J Notes Using the AC Adaptor as the power source is recommended to prevent the power from being turned off during operation 1 Touch A HOME SA OTHERS PHOTO CAPTURE The PHOTO CAPTURE screen appears JAN 1 2008 x uan 1 2008 F a SSeS 2 2 y PHOTO CAPTURE unpa Ml Continued gt 53 Capturing a still image from a movie Continued Notes 2 Touch the movie that you want to The media where you want to save still images play back and capture an image has to have enough free space from e Recording date and time of created still images a are the same as the recording date and time of The selected movie is played back the movies e If the movies do not have data code recording date and time of still images are saved
62. the Picture Motion Browser on a Windows computer from the supplied CD ROM you can enjoy the following operations El Importing images taken with your camcorder to a computer El Viewing imported images on a computer E Creating a DVD E Copying a disc Video Disc Copier For details on the functions of Picture Motion Browser see PMB Guide p 99 Ml Using a Macintosh computer The supplied software Picture Motion Browser does not support a Macintosh computer On the advanced use of images on your camcorder connected to your Macintosh computer see the following URL http guide d imaging sony co jp mac ms us Installing the software Environment for using Picture Motion Browser OS Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 Windows XP SP2 Windows Vista 64 bit editions and Starter Edition are not supported Standard installation is required e Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in a multi boot environment CPU Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or faster Application DirectX 9 0c or later This product is based on DirectX technology It is necessary to have DirectX installed Sound system Direct Sound compatible sound card Memory 256 MB or more Hard disk Disk volume required for installation Approximately 500 MB 5 GB or more may be necessary when creating a DVD Display Minimum 1 024 x 768 dots Others y USB port this must
63. the battery pack 21 Step 3 Turning the power on and setting the date and time 25 Changing the language setting 26 Step 4 Making adjustments before TECOFUINO isisisi rissies 26 Step 5 Selecting media 28 Step 6 Inserting a disc or a Memory Stick PRO Duo ou ee 30 Recording Playback Recording and playing back with ease Easy Handycam operation 34 Recording sssrini 38 ZOOMING sitos 40 Recording sound with more presence 5 1ch surround recording DCR DVD710 DVD840 sscsciuencnes coon nese ag 40 Starting to record quickly QUICK ON E EE 41 Recording in dark places NightShot DIUS Evita 41 Adjusting the exposure for backlit BUDIECIS cose 41 Recording in mirror mode 41 PlayDack c lt oooci mmama aime 43 Searching for scenes with pinpoint accuracy Film Roll Index 45 Searching for desired scenes by a face Face Index 45 Searching for desired images by date Date Index eee 46 Using PB ZOOM oansnien 46 Playing back a series of still images Slide SHOW assecc 47 Playing the images on a TV 48 E OTHERS category 50 Deleting images oooncccccccncaccccnnn 51 Capturing a still image from a movie a ET 53 Dubbing copying images to media within your camcorder 4 55 Dividing MOVIES ooooccccconanincccnnn Creating the Playlist Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD HDD KOCONDONS cur
64. the wrong direction the Memory Stick PRO Duo may be damaged Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo adaptor without a Memory Stick PRO Duo attached into a Memory Stick compliant device Doing so may result in malfunctions of the device Ona Memory Stick PRO Duo Up to 8 GB of Memory Stick PRO Duo and Memory Stick PRO HG Duo are confirmed to be able to be used with your camcorder Notes on using Memory Stick Micro To use a Memory Stick Micro with your camcorder you need a Duo sized M2 Adaptor Insert the Memory Stick Micro into the Duo sized M2 Adaptor and then insert the adaptor into the Memory Stick Duo slot If you insert a Memory Stick Micro into your camcorder without using a Duo sized M2 Adaptor you might not be able to remove it from your camcorder Keep the Memory Stick Micro out of the reach of small children They might accidentally swallow it On image data compatibility Image data files recorded on a Memory Stick PRO Duo by your camcorder conform to the Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association On your camcorder you cannot play back still images recorded on other devices DCR TRV900 or DSC D700 D770 that do not conform to the universal standard These models are not sold in some regions If you cannot use a Memor
65. using your camcorder Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel for example and operate it Doing so might cause heat to build up inside When disconnecting the power cord mains lead pull it by the plug and not the cord Do not damage the power cord mains lead such as by placing anything heavy on it Keep metal contacts clean Keep the Remote Commander and button type battery out of children s reach If the battery is accidentally swallowed consult a doctor immediately DCR DVD710 DVD810 If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked consult your local authorized Sony service facility wash off any liquid that may have contacted your skin if any liquid gets in your eyes wash with plenty of water and consult a doctor Ml When not using your camcorder for a long time e Periodically turn it on and let it run such as by playing back or recording images for about 3 minutes e Remove a disc from your camcorder Use up the battery pack completely before storing it Moisture condensation If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place moisture may condense inside your camcorder on the surface of the disc or on the pickup lens This may cause a malfunction to your camcorder If moisture condensation has occurred Leave your camcorder for about hour without turning it on El Note on moisture condensation Moisture may condense when you bring your camcord
66. your camcorder DCR DVD810 The MOVIE DUB screen appears Se DUB 2 DCR DVD810 Touch media which contains the movie to be dubbed DUB by select DUB by date BACKUP El DUB ALL 2 9DUB Gunipy Ml DCR DVD610 DVD710 Step 2 is unnecessary Go to step 3 3 Touch DUB by select 4 Touch the movie to be dubbed JAN 1 2008 Remaining disc space W Used E green To be used to save the selected movie O Free space The selected movie is marked with y Press and hold the movie on the screen to confirm Touch 2 to return to the previous screen Continued gt 55 56 Dubbing copying images to media within your camcorder Continued Tf the disc space is not sufficient to record the entire movie Not enough memory space appears 5 Touch K YES 6 When Completed appears touch Ox To dub all the movies recorded on the same day at one time O In step 3 touch DUB by date 3 DUB by date Previous Next date E Touch D E to select the recording date of the desired movies then touch ok The movies recorded on the selected date are displayed on the screen Touch the movie on the screen to confirm Touch 2 to return to the previous screen Touch 0K YES If the disc space is not sufficient to record the entir
67. ysiueds Contin a gt 1 51 Paso 6 Inserci n de un disco o un Memory Stick PRO Duo Continuaci n Inserci n de un Memory Stick PRO Duo Esta operaci n es necesaria s lo si selecciona MEMORY STICK en el Paso 5 Y Sugerencias e Si s lo graba im genes fijas en el Memory Stick PRO Duo no son necesarias las Operaciones posteriores al paso 3 1 Abra el panel de LCD 2 Inserte el Memory Stick PRO Duo O Abra la cubierta del Memory Stick Duo hacia la direcci n de la flecha O Coloque el Memory Stick PRO Duo en la ranura para Memory Stick Duo en la orientaci n correcta hasta que haga clic O Cierre la cubierta del Memory Stick Duo Indicador de acceso Coloque la marca lt hacia el lado de la pantalla LCD 152 3 Si selecciona MEMORY STICK en el Paso 5 para la grabaci n de pel culas deslice el interruptor POWER varias veces hasta que se encienda el indicador HH Pel cula Si el interruptor POWER est ajustado en OFF CHG desl celo mientras mantiene presionado el bot n verde J Aparece la pantalla Crear nuevo arch base de datos de im genes al insertar un nuevo Memory Stick PRO Duo EE 60min oO No existe archivo de base de datos de im genes No se pueden grabar ni reproducir pel culas Desea crear un nuevo archivo TIEMPO ESTIMADO 10s s NO Crear nuevo arch base de datos de imagenes 4 Toque
68. 0 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F is recommended The available recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures The available recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder On the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet wall socket when using the AC Adaptor Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet wall socket immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space such as between a wall and furniture Do not short circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects This may cause a malfunction Even if your camcorder is turned off AC power source mains is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet wall socket via the AC Adaptor Step 3 Turning the power on and setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time If you do not 3 Select the desired geographical set the date and time the CLOCK SET area with o s then touch screen appears every time you turn on your NEXT camcorder or change the POWER switch position Touch the button on the LCD screen 4 Set DST SET or SUMMERTIME then touch NEXT 5 Set Y year with B G 60min STBY payejs umay E 2008 RA gt EA 6 Select M with 0 then set the month with B S
69. 4 3 clearly E 0 2M 51 640 x 360 Records still images clearly in the 16 9 wide ratio DCR DVD710 DVD810 gt 1 0M Gom 1152 x 864 Records still images of aspect ratio 4 3 clearly EA 0 7M Coty 1152 x 648 Records still images clearly in the 16 9 wide ratio VGA 0 3M vga 640 x 480 Records the maximum number of still images of aspect ratio 4 3 Number of still images recordable on the internal memory DCR DVD810 You can record up to 9 999 still images on the internal memory The recordable number of still images varies depending on the recording condition Number of still images recordable on a Memory Stick PRO Duo approx 1 0M VGA 0 3M 1152 x 864 640 x 480 Lom vca 512MB 880 2800 1GB 1800 5800 2GB 3700 11500 4GB 7200 23000 8GB 14500 47000 Notes Numbers in the table are of when using a Memory Stick PRO Duo made by Sony Corporation The recordable number of still images varies depending on the recording conditions or the type of Memory Stick Tips e You can use a Memory Stick PRO Duo with a capacity of 256MB or smaller for recording still images The numbers in the table are of the recordable number of still images of the maximum image size that can be recorded with your camcorder Check the actual recordable number on the screen when you are recording still images p 133 FILE NO File number 4 gt SERIES Assign
70. 41 1 189 mm 1 5 8 46 7 8 in 16 9 For still images 36 900 mm 1 7 16 35 1 2 in 4 3 Color temperature AUTO ONE PUSH INDOOR 3 200 K OUTDOOR 5 800 K D O D O UONeWoyU jeuonippy 7 Continued gt 1 25 126 Specifications Continued Minimum illumination DCR DVD610 6 Ix lux AUTO SLW SHUTTER ON Shutter speed 1 30 second 0 Ix lux during NightShot plus function DCR DVD710 DVD810 8 Ix lux AUTO SLW SHUTTR ON Shutter speed 1 30 second 0 Ix lux during NightShot plus function Exif is a file format for still images established by the JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association Files in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder s setting information at the time of recording The focal length figures are actual figures resulting from wide angle pixel readout Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Input Output connectors A V Remote Connector Video audio output jack USB jack mini B LCD screen Picture 6 7 cm 2 7 type aspect ratio 16 9 Total number of pixels 123 200 560 x 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 2 9 W Viewf
71. 95 function to record you can record clearer images by setting NIGHTSHOT LIGHT which emits infrared light invisible The default setting is ON Notes Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects p 131 Remove the conversion lens optional The maximum shooting distance using NIGHTSHOT LIGHT is about 3 m 10 feet WIDE SELECT A When recording images you can select the aspect ratio according to the TV connected Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV gt 16 9 WIDE Records images to the full screen on a 16 9 wide TV screen 4 3 4 3 Records images to the full screen on a 4 3 TV screen Notes e Set TV TYPE correctly according to the TV connected for playback p 48 DIGITAL ZOOM A You can select the maximum zoom level in case you want to zoom greater than optical zoom magnification Note that the image quality decreases when you use the digital zoom WOT IT The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming factor The zooming zone appears when you select the zooming level DCR DVD610 gt OFF Up to 40 x zoom is performed optically 80x Up to 40 x zoom is performed optically and after that up to 80 x zoom is performed digitally 2000x Up to 40 x zoom is performed optically and after that up to 2 000 x zoom is performed digitally DCR DVD710 DVD810 gt OFF Up to 25 x zoom is performed optically 50x Up t
72. DEX screen at one time is 100 e You cannot delete following movies p 51 Movies recorded on DVD R DVD R DL Movies recorded on DVD RW VIDEO mode except the last recorded movie Movies recorded on DVD RW except the last recorded movie Bunooysa qno E Continued gt 1 03 104 Troubleshooting Continued The indicators of the disc type and the recording format on the LCD screen are grayed out The disc may have been created on another device You can play back the disc with your camcorder but you cannot record additional movies on the disc e You inserted a disc that cannot be used with your camcorder e Your camcorder could not recognize the disc You cannot operate functions using the Memory Stick PRO Duo e If you use a Memory Stick PRO Duo formatted on a computer format it again on your camcorder p 72 You cannot delete images on the Memory Stick PRO Duo The maximum number of images that you can delete on the INDEX screen at one time is 100 e You cannot delete images from the Memory Stick PRO Duo if images are protected by another device The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes The file is corrupted The file format is not supported by your camcorder Use the supported file format p 118 Recording Refer also to Media p 103 Pressing START STOP or PHOTO does not record images e The playback scre
73. INFO for a few seconds until 3Cg disappears Notes Do not press the buttons on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD panel Tips If you open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out This is convenient during playback operations Touch HOME 35 SETTINGS gt SOUND DISP SET LCD BRIGHT p 86 and adjust the brightness of the LCD screen The information is displayed or hidden display gt no display each time you press DISP BATT INFO Adjusting the viewfinder You can view images using the viewfinder to avoid wearing down the battery or when the image seen on the LCD screen is poor Pull out and look into the viewfinder Adjust the viewfinder to your eyesight Viewfinder Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move it until the image becomes clear Y Tips e You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder backlight by touching A HOME gt 3 SETTINGS gt SOUND DISP SET VF B LIGHT p 86 Fastening the grip belt Adjust and fasten the grip belt as illustrated and hold your camcorder properly payers umay E 21 Step 5 Selecting media You can set the media to be used for movies and still images separately For movies you can select the internal memory a disc or a Memory Stick PRO Duo For still images you can
74. Memory Stick during writing Data may be damaged e Insert the Memory Stick PRO Duo again and follow the instructions on the screen The Image Database File is damaged Do you want to create a new file The image database file is damaged When you touch YES a new image database file is created The old recorded images on the Memory Stick PRO Duo cannot be played back Image files are not damaged If you perform REPAIR IMG DB F p 76 after creating new image database file playing back the old recorded images may become possible If it does not work copy the image to a computer using the supplied software Data protected e The image has been protected with another device Cancel the protection on the device Cannot divide e You cannot divide a movie that is extremely short Inconsistencies found in Image Database File Movies cannot be recorded or played Do you want to repair the Image Database File The image database file is damaged Touch YES to repair E PictBridge compliant printer Not connected to PictBridge compatible printer e Switch off the printer and switch it on again then disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it Cannot print Check the printer e Switch off the printer and switch it on again then disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it E Others No further selection is possible e Toa Playlist you can add 99 movies on the i
75. NS COVER hacia la posici n OPEN 1 e Luego de grabar deslice el interruptor LENS COVER a la posici n CLOSE para cerrar la tapa del objetivo Ajuste del panel de LCD Abra el panel de LCD 90 grados con respecto a la videoc mara y a continuaci n girelo en el ngulo que le resulte m s adecuado para grabar o reproducir 90 grados con respecto a la videoc mara 90 grados m x 180 grados DISP BATT INFO m x Para desactivar la luz de fondo de la pantalla LCD y conseguir que la bateria dure mas tiempo DCR DVD710 DVD810 Mantenga presionado DISP BATT INFO durante unos segundos hasta que aparezca Coe Este ajuste resulta pr ctico cuando utiliza la videoc mara en condiciones de mucho brillo o si desea ahorrar energ a de la bater a Este ajuste no afectar a la imagen grabada Para encender la luz de fondo de la pantalla LCD mantenga presionado DISP BATT INFO durante unos segundos hasta que Cg desaparezca Notas Tenga cuidado de no presionar los botones del marco de la pantalla LCD cuando abra o ajuste el panel de LCD Y Sugerencias Si abre el panel de LCD a 90 grados respecto de la videoc mara y lo gira 180 grados hacia el objetivo podr cerrarlo con la pantalla de LCD mirando hacia fuera Esto resulta conveniente durante operaciones de reproducci n Toque ff HOME 35 AJUSTES gt AJUS SON PANT gt BRILLO LCD y aju
76. P FH40 140 170 incluida NP FH50 165 195 NP FH70 350 415 NP FH100 785 925 Al reproducir un disco DCR DVD610 Panel de Bater a a a LCD cp cerrado NP FH40 120 135 incluida NP FH50 140 155 NP FH70 300 330 NP FH100 680 745 DCR DVD710 DVD810 Panel de Bater a Beles ae LCD i p cerrado NP FH40 115 135 incluida NP FH50 135 155 NP FH70 290 330 NP FH100 650 745 Con la luz de fondo de la pantalla LCD encendida Acerca de la bater a Antes de cambiar la bater a deslice el interruptor POWER a la posici n OFF CHG y apague el indicador HH Pel cula indicador Imagen fija indicador ACCESS indicador de acceso El indicador CHG carga parpadear durante la recarga o Battery Info no se mostrar correctamente en las siguientes situaciones La bater a no est correctamente colocada La bater a est da ada Paso 2 Recarga de la bater a Continuaci n La bater a est completamente gastada s lo para la informaci n sobre la bater a e No se suministrar energ a de la bater a mientras el adaptador de ca se encuentre conectado a la toma DC IN de la videoc mara aunque el cable de alimentaci n est desconectado del tomacorriente de pared Si conecta una luz de video opcional se recomienda que utilice una bater a NP FH70 NP FH100 DCR DVD710 DVD810 No es recomendable utilizar una bater a NP FH30 que s lo permite realizar grabaciones y reproducciones de corta duraci n
77. RY STICK in Step 5 See page 6 on the Memory Stick you can use with your camcorder Tips If you record only still images on the Memory Stick PRO Duo operations after step 3 are unnecessary 1 Open the LCD panel 2 Insert the Memory Stick PRO Duo Open the Memory Stick Duo cover in the direction of the arrow O Insert the Memory Stick PRO Duo into the Memory Stick Duo slot in the right direction until it clicks O Close the Memory Stick Duo cover Access lamp Face the lt mark towards the LCD screen 32 3 If you select MEMORY STICK in Step 5 for movie recording slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the 3 Movie lamp lights up Tf the POWER switch is set to OFF CHG turn it on while pressing the green button The Create a new Image Database File screen appears on the screen when you insert a new Memory Stick PRO Duo E 60min en There is no Image Database File Movies cannot be recorded or played Create a new file EST PROCESS TIME 10s YES NO Create a new Image Database File 4 Touch YES A 60min a Creating a new Image Database File REMAINING TIME 10s Create a new Image Database File To remove the Memory Stick PRO Duo Open the LCD panel and Memory Stick Duo cover Lightly push the Memory Stick PRO Duo in once then slide it out of the slot
78. T A You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen Adjust the brightness with Touch OK Tips This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way LCD BL LEVEL LCD backlight level ft You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen s backlight gt NORMAL Standard brightness BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen Notes When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources BRIGHT is automatically selected for the setting When you select BRIGHT battery life is slightly reduced during recording e If you open the LCD panel 180 degrees to face the screen outside and close the LCD panel to the camcorder body the setting becomes NORMAL automatically Tips This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way LCD COLOR ft You can adjust the color of the LCD screen with L 000EDE0CeNN Low intensity Tips e This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way High intensity VF B LIGHT Viewfinder backlight ft You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder gt NORMAL Standard brightness BRIGHT Brightens the viewfinder screen Notes When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources BRIGHT is automatically selected for the setting When you select BRIGHT battery life is slightly reduced during recording
79. The auto focus does not function e Set FOCUS to AUTO p 92 The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus Adjust the focus manually p 92 STEADYSHOT does not function Set STEADYSHOT to ON p 81 e STEADYSHOT may not be able to compensate for excessive vibrations Tiny spots in white red blue or green appear on the screen The spots appear when you are recording with S NIGHTSHOT PLS or COLOR SLOW SHTR This is not a malfunction Undesirable flicker occurs e This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp sodium lamp or mercury lamp This is not a malfunction A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in the dark This occurs when the contrast between the subject and the background is too high This is not a malfunction A vertical white line appears on an image taken in bright light e This phenomenon is called the smear effect This is not a malfunction Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen Set STEADYSHOT to OFF p 81 S NIGHTSHOT PLS cannot be operated Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON p 41 bunooysajqno E Continued gt 1 05 106 Troubleshooting Continued COLOR SLOW SHTR does not operate correctly COLOR SLOW SHTR may not operate correctly in total darkness Use NightShot plus or S NIGHTSHOT PLS You cannot a
80. UIDE Your camcorder advises you of the right disc for your purpose p 75 REPAIR IMG DB F You can repair the image database file of the internal memory DCR DVD810 or Memory Stick PRO Duo p 76 Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices Finalizing Finalizing makes the recorded disc compatible for playback with other devices and DVD drives of computers Before finalizing you can select the style of the DVD menu which displays the movie list p 69 Finalizing is required depending on the type of disc e DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL Finalizing is required DVD RW Finalizing is not required except in the following cases To create a DVD menu O To play back on a computer DVD drive If the disc has a short total recording time less than 5 min in HQ mode 8 min in SP mode or 15 min in LP mode Notes Playback compatibility with all devices is not guaranteed No DVD menu is created for DVD RW VR mode Operation flow S To play back a disc in other devices for the first time p 69 Playback on other devices 29 HA 2 on or Make desired settings l i 1 i for the DVD menu i i l erpa BuiziNn p Continued gt 67 68 Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices Finalizing Continued To add movies to a finalized disc p 74 aR 7 Movies cannot be Make a new adisi recording S vised
81. VD menu by finalizing the disc again p 67 The DVD menu may be displayed correctly DVD RW VIDEO mode DVD RW Playback freezes for an instant between the scenes The image may freeze for an instant between scenes depending on the device being used This is not a malfunction In the case of a DVD R DL the image may freeze for an instant when the recording layer changes This is not a malfunction Playback does not move to the previous scene when you press lea e If playback crosses 2 titles made automatically by your camcorder when Htd is pressed playback may not move to the previous scene Select the desired scene from the menu screen Refer to the instruction manual of the playback device for further information When you play the disc ona computer or another playback device the left and right sounds are heard out of balance DCR DVD710 DVD810 This may happen when sound recorded with 5 1ch surround is converted to 2ch normal stereo sound on a computer or another playback device p 40 This is not a malfunction e If the playback device is a 2ch stereo system change the audio conversion system downmix system For details refer to the instruction manuals of the playback device e When you create a disc using the supplied Picture Motion Browser software select 2ch for the audio setting Record movies with AUDIO MODE set to 2ch STEREO on your camcorder p 80 P
82. VD RW formatting deletes all movies on a finalized disc Even after formatting WO or MS will appear on the screen You do not need to finalize the disc again before playing the disc on other devices To create the DVD menu on a DVD RW finalize the disc again p 69 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 disc to be formatted into your camcorder 4 Touch HOME gt ee MANAGE MEDIA MEDIA FORMAT DISC E DVD RW Select the recording format VIDEO or VR p 13 then touch OK E DVD RW Select the aspect ratio of the movie 16 9 WIDE or 4 3 then touch OK 5 Touch YES 6 When Completed appears touch OK Notes Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during formatting When you use a double sided disc formatting is required on each side You can format each side in the different recording format In the case of DVD RW you cannot change the movie aspect ratio midway Format the disc again to change the aspect ratio You cannot format a disc that has been protected on other devices Cancel the protection with the original device and then format it Tips When you format a DVD RW during Easy Handycam operation p 34 the recording
83. When the remaining recordable time for movies is less than 5 minutes the indicator stays on the screen SUB T DATE A You can display the recording date and time when playing back a disc on a device with a subtitle display function The default setting is ON Also refer to the instruction manual of the playback device Notes You cannot set SUB T DATE for the internal memory DCR DVD810 or a Memory Stick PRO Duo A INDEX SET A The camcorder detects faces automatically during movie recording The default setting is ON Face icons and their meanings e This icon appears when the setting is ON A This icon flashes when your camcorder detects a face The icon stops flashing when the face is recorded in Face Index This icon appears when faces cannot be recored in Face Index To play back scenes using Face Index see page 45 Notes The number of faces detected in a movie is limited PHOTO SETTINGS Items for recording still images MED acom stev se El a MOVIE SETTINGS PHOTO SETTINGS 1 2 a VIEW IMAGES SET SOUND DISP SET BGG O Touch then O Tf the item is not on the screen touch EJ EZ to change the page How to set ff HOME MENU gt page 78 OPTION MENU gt page 90 The default settings are marked with gt mu IMAGE SIZE A e DCR DVD610 gt VGA 0 3M Lvda 640 x 480 Records the still images of aspect ratio
84. a Montevideo 09 00 Seoul Tokyo 02 00 Fernando de Noronha 09 30 Adelaide Darwin 01 00 Azores Cape Verde Is 10 00 Melbourne Sydney UONeWOJU eUONIPPY M 115 116 File folder structure on the internal memory DCR DVD810 and a Memory Stick PRO Duo The file folder structure is shown below You do not usually need to acknowledge the file folder structure when recording playing back images on the camcorder To enjoy still images or movies by connecting to a computer see PMB Guide on the supplied CD ROM then use the supplied application MODELCFG IND AVF_INFO _ AVINO001 INP 1 H AVINOOO1 INT AVINOOO1 BNP _ MP_ROOT 101PNVO1 M2U00001 MPG M2U00002 MPG 2 ia M2U00003 MPG H DCIM _ 101MSDCF DSC 00001 JPG H DSC00002 JPG 3 DSC00003 JPG Internal memory only DCR DVD810 1 Image database files e You can access the media in the camcorder from When you delete the files you cannot a computer connected by the USB cable p 99 record play back the images correctly Do not modify the files or folders in the The files are defaulted as hidden files camcorder from a computer The image files and not usually displayed may be destroyed or may not be played back We Sony will not be responsible for the results 2 Movie files
85. a 85 DIVIDE Original Playlist DVD R DL DVD RW D EFFECT Digital effect AE AARE EEN 96 109 E Easy Handycam operation 34 A A tavesssptseapseaver 50 EXPOSURE uosiai 93 109 F Face Index risene 45 82 BADER uiia 95 109 FILE NO File number 83 Film Roll Index Finalize Internal memory 72 Memory Stick PRO Duo PA 72 G GENERAL SET Grip belt GUIDEFRAME H HOME MENU CLOCK LANG GENERAL SET MOVIE SETTINGS 80 OUTPUT SETTINGS 87 PHOTO SETTINGS 82 SOUND DISP SET 86 VIEW IMAGES SET 84 A sni 80 l ID 1 ID 2 IMAGE SIZE INDEX SET Face Index set Rach p bas bien ENEO ai io teh 82 Indicators ween 134 INDOOR iiite 94 InfoLITHIUM Install software Insulation sheet J JPEG AE EES 135 L LANDSCAPE ococicinicinonininnns 94 LANGUAGE SET 88 LAST SCENE DEL delete ad 52 LCD backlight 0 eee 27 LCD BL LEVEL LCD back light level eee LCD BRIGHT LCD COLOR LCD panel IAN AN 26 Patata 80 M Maintenance eee 117 MANAGE MEDIA category o aioe 66 Memory Stick 6 118 Memory Stick PRO Duo PO pee T 6 32 118 MICREF LEVEL 96 109 Mirror Mode eee Al MOVIE DUB MOVIE SETTINGS 80 MOVIES aisn 34 39 MPEG Sisihin ei 135 N NIGHTSHOT LIGHT 80 NightShot plus 41 INT A Pg egnsa leak 114 Nu
86. able time varies depending on the recording conditions the type of Memory Stick or the REC MODE setting p 80 When the recordable time is less than 5 minutes A appears Y Tips See page 83 for the recordable numbers of still images payers umay 33 34 Recording Playback Recording and playing back with ease Easy E Handycam operation Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can perform recording or playing back operation without detailed settings It also makes the screen font size larger for easy viewing The images are recorded on the selected media p 28 mi 0 O 00 3 gt Movies EH 1 Turn the POWER switch G until the CH Movie lamp lights up le XN Ba 2 Press EASY A EASY appears on the map Screen 9 T 3 Press START STOP H or E to start recording EB a iom 5 STBY REC To stop recording press START STOP again If the POWER switch is set to OFF CHG turn it while pressing the green button 1 Turn the POWER switch On G until the qy stil Ll lamp lights up SEN 2 Press EASY A EASY appears on the map Screen o T 3 Press PHOTO F lightly to adjust the focus O a beep sounds then press it fully a shutter click sounds
87. apacity 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes a portion of which is used for data management Usable discs 8 cm DVD RW DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL Movie recording format Internal memory DCR DVD810 MPEG2 PS Disc DVD RW DVD VIDEO VIDEO mode DVD Video Recording VR mode DVD RW DVD RW Video DVD R DVD R DL DVD VIDEO Memory Stick PRO Duo MPEG2 PS Still image recording format Exif Ver 2 2 Viewfinder Electric viewfinder color Image device DCR DVD610 2 25 mm 1 8 type CCD Charge Coupled Device Gross Approx 680 000 pixels Effective Movie 16 9 Approx 410 000 pixels Effective Still 16 9 Approx 250 000 pixels Effective Still 4 3 Approx 340 000 pixels DCR DVD710 DVD810 3 mm 1 6 type CCD Charge Coupled Device Gross pprox 1 070 000 pixels fective Movie 16 9 pprox 670 000 pixels fective Still 16 9 pprox 750 000 pixels fective Still 4 3 pprox 1 000 000 pixels gt mp mp ur Lens Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar CR DVD610 ptical 40x Digital 80x 2 000x CR DVD710 DVD810 ptical 25x Digital 50x 2 000x Filter diameter 30 mm 1 3 16 in Focal length DCR DVD610 F 1 8 4 1 f 1 9 76 mm 3 32 3 in When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies 41 1 640 mm 1 5 8 64 5 8 in 16 9 For still images 48 1 920 mm 1 15 16 75 5 8 in 4 3 DCR DVD710 DVD810 F 1 8 3 2 f 2 5 62 5 mm 1 8 2 1 2 in When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies
88. arpen the focus aa appears when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer and A appears when the focus cannot be adjusted farther away Touch OK To adjust the focus automatically touch AUTO OK in step Notes The minimum possible distance between the camcorder and the subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm about 13 32 in for wide angle and about 80 cm about 2 5 8 feet for telephoto Tips It is easier to focus on the subject by moving the power zoom lever towards T telephoto to adjust the focus then towards W wide angle to adjust the zoom for recording When you want to record a subject at close range move the power zoom lever to W wide angle then adjust the focus The focal distance information the distance at which the subject is focused on for when it is dark and hard to adjust focus appears for a few seconds in the following cases It will not be displayed correctly if you are using a conversion lens optional When the focus mode is switched from automatic to manual When you set focus manually SPOT FOCUS You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at a subject not located at the center of the screen Ki E SPOT FOCUS gt 60min STBY o e AUTO Touch the subject on the screen ES appears 2 Touch END To adjust t
89. as cifras de la tabla indican el tiempo de grabaci n aproximado en minuto del Memory Stick PRO Duo Las cifras en indican el tiempo de grabaci n m nimo 9M HQ 6M SP 3M LP Modo de en a ae grabacion alta est ndar duraci n 512MB 6 5 9 5 15 10 1GB 1000 2000 35 25 2GB 2525 40 25 8060 4GB 5560 80 50 160 105 3GB 115 100 170000 325 215 Notas Los n meros de la tabla corresponden a la utilizaci n de un Memory Stick PRO Duo fabricado por Sony Corporation El tiempo de grabaci n var a seg n las condiciones de grabaci n el tipo de Memory Stick o el ajuste de MODO GRAB Cuando el tiempo de grabaci n es menor a 5 minuto aparece 5I E ouedsa ua epides em9 p ny yaInD ysiueds 153 Grabacion 154 Las imagenes se graban en el medio seleccionado en el ajuste de medio DCR DVD610 DVD710 En el ajuste predeterminado las peliculas se graban en un disco Las imagenes fijas se graban s lo en un Memory Stick PRO Duo DCR DVD810 En el ajuste predeterminado tanto las pel culas como las im genes fijas se graban en la memoria interna Abra la tapa del objetivo Interruptor POWER A Si el interruptor POWER Qi est ajustado en OFF CHG desl celo mientras mantiene presionado el bot n verde O CHG tr Indicador e HH Pel cula a Indicador VET ty Imagen fija
90. as the 3 Touch gt 1 to pause at the point time you create them from the movies where you want to capture The movie pauses Play and pause toggles as you press gt i Adjusts the capturing point with more precision after the capturing point has been selected with a Po sE 5 PHOTO CAPTURE 0 00 09 D51ch 4000 8 OK an n 3 101 0014 0 00 20 SJ Ea Eu E e Returns to the beginning of the selected movie 4 Touch ok III appears while the still image is captured and stored on the media you selected To capture another still image touch 2 and repeat from step 2 To finish the operation touch 2 X 54 Dubbing copying images to media within your camcorder Dubbing movies You can dub movies from the internal memory DCR DVD810 or a Memory Stick PRO Duo to a disc Insert a disc in your camcorder beforehand The media you can select depends on your camcorder model See the table below Model From To DCR DVD610 Qq gt DVD710 DCR DVD810 Q gt Notes Using the AC Adaptor as the power source is recommended to prevent the power from being turned off during operation Tips To check dubbed movies on the disc select DISC on MOVIE MEDIA SET p 28 1 Touch A HOME OTHERS gt MOVIE DUB Or press DUBBING on
91. attery Info Ajuste el interruptor POWER en la posici n OFF CHG y a continuaci n presione DISP BATT INFO BATT INFO Tras un momento se mostrar n el tiempo de grabaci n aproximado y la informaci n de la bater a durante 7 segundo Puede ver la informaci n sobre la bater a durante un m ximo de 20 segundo si presiona de nuevo DISP BATT INFO mientras aparece dicha informaci n Energ a restante de la bater a aprox BATTERY INFO NIVEL CARGA BATER A 0 50 100 a TIEMPO GRAB DISPON PANT LCD 60 min VISOR 65min Capacidad de grabaci n aprox Tiempo de recarga Tiempo aproximado min necesario para recargar por completo una bater a totalmente descargada Bater a pas NP FH40 incluida 125 NP FH50 135 NP FH70 170 NP FH100 390 Tiempo de grabaci n Tiempo aproximado min disponible cuando utiliza una bater a completamente cargada Al grabar en la memoria interna DCR DVD810 o en un Memory Stick PRO Duo DCR DVD610 Tiempo de grabaci n Bater a grabaci n continua norma t pico NP FH40 110 50 incluida 120 55 NP FH50 130 60 140 65 NP FH70 280 130 300 140 DCR DVD710 DVD810 Tiempo de grabaci n Bateria caco mel t pico NP FH100 625 300 680 325 DCR DVD710 DVD810 Tiempo de rempojdg Bater a grabaci n Hie continua tipico NP FH40 95 45 inc
92. bits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service Servicing Do not attempt to service the set yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Replacement parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks as specified by the manufacturer to determine that the set is in safe operating condition Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future For customers in the U S A reference If you have any questions about this product you may call WARNING Sony Customer Information Center 1 800 222 SONY 7669 Do not expose the batteries to The number below is for the FCC related matters excessive heat such as sunshine only ISA Regulatory Information CAUTION Declaration of Conformity The use of optical instruments with this product Trade Name SONY will increase eye hazard Use of controls or Model No DCR DVD610 adjustments or performance of procedures other than those spec
93. ccording to the display device p 48 4 Insert the recording media in the recording device If your recording device has an input selector set 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 S VIDEO optional 2 Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device 6 Start playback on your camcorder and record it on the recording device Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details 7 When dubbing is finished stop the recording device and then your camcorder Connecting a device with the USB cable By connecting a DVD writer etc that is capable of movie dubbing via USB connection to your camcorder you can dub movies without the declination of their image quality Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation p 22 Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected 1 Turn on your camcorder unpa Continued gt 63 Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD HDD recorders Continued 2 connect the Y USB jack of your camcorder to a DVD writer etc using the supplied USB cable p 129 The USB SELECT screen appears on the screen Ea sey 3E a USB CONNECT 9 USB CONNECT
94. ch OK COPIES Set number of copies of a still image to be printed You can set up to 20 copies DATE TIME Select DATE DAY amp TIME or OFF no date time printed SIZE Select the paper size If you do not change the setting go to step 6 6 Touch EXEC YES 7 When Completed appears touch ok The still image selection screen appears again To finish printing On the INDEX screen of still images touch Xx Notes We can guarantee the operation of only models that are PictBridge compatible Refer also to the instruction manual of the printer to be used Do not attempt the following operations when is on the screen The operations may not be performed properly To operate the POWER switch To press gt VIEW IMAGES To disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder or the printer To remove the Memory Stick PRO Duo from your camcorder If the printer stops working disconnect the USB cable turn the printer off and on again and restart the operation from the beginning You can select only the paper sizes that the printer can print On some printer models the top bottom right and left edges of still images may be trimmed If you print a still image recorded in a 16 9 wide ratio the left and right ends of the image may be trimmed widely Some printer models may not support the date printing function
95. ch the camcorder turns off automatically in sleep mode The default setting is 10min Notes A SHUT OFF does not work in sleep mode p 41 REMOTE CTRL Remote control DCR DVD710 4 DVD810 You can use the supplied Remote Commander p 132 The default setting is ON Y Tips e Set to OFF to prevent your camcorder from responding to a command sent by another VCR remote control unit Japsoowie Jno Guiziwoysng 89 90 Activating functions using the OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop up window that appears when you right click the mouse on a computer Various functions are displayed Using the OPTION MENU 1 While using your camcorder touch OPTION on the screen OPTION 60min STBY a FOCUS TELE MACRO O CAMERA Le 5 a T Tab SPOTFOCUS 2 Touch the desired item If you cannot find the desired item touch another tab to change the page For selecting the focusing method If you cannot find the item anywhere the function does not work under the current situation 3 Change the setting then touch OK Notes The tabs and items that appear on the screen depend 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 Recording items on the OPTION Viewing items
96. creen Viewfinder Menu items are grayed out e You cannot select grayed items in the current recording playback situation There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously p 109 The buttons do not appear on the touch panel e Touch the LCD screen lightly Press DISP BATT INFO on your camcorder or DISPLAY on the Remote Commander DCR DVD710 DVD810 p 26 132 The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all e Adjust the touch panel CALIBRATION p 122 The image in the viewfinder is not clear Pull out the viewfinder then move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the image appears clearly p 27 The image in the viewfinder has disappeared e Close the LCD panel No image is displayed in the viewfinder when the LCD panel is open p 27 Media The disc cannot be removed e Make sure the power source battery pack or AC Adaptor is connected correctly p 21 e The disc is damaged or is dirty with fingerprints etc In this case it may take up to 10 minutes to remove the disc The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place e You turned off your camcorder during finalizing the disc Turn on your camcorder and complete finalizing the disc p 67 Images recorded on a disc cannot be deleted e The maximum number of images that you can delete on the IN
97. cted in the media setting p 28 DCR DVD610 DVD710 In the default setting movies on a disc are played Still images are recorded and played on a Memory Stick PRO Duo only DCR DVD810 In the default setting images in the internal memory are played A y9eqAe 4 6u1p1093y VIEW IMAGES C VIEW IMAGES B 1 Turn the POWER switch A to turn on your camcorder 2 press El VIEW IMAGES B or C The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the screen It may take some time to display the thumbnails Film Roll Index p 45 Face Index p 45 Searches for images by E E JAN 1 2008 recording date p 46 Appears with the image on each of the tab that was lastly played back recorded for Next 6 images EG the still image recorded on Memory Stick PRO Duo INT MEMO E 0 12 34 Returns to the recording__ p screen a a Previous 6 images LR 2 2 Oz OPTION Displays movies Displays still images When you select DISC on MOVIE MEDIA SET p 28 a disc type appears You cannot search for movies by recording date Continued gt 43 44 Playback Continued Tips The number of the images on the VISUAL INDEX screen can be changed 6 gt 12 by moving the power zoom lever F To fix this number touch A HOME D or E gt g SETTINGS VIEW IMAGES SET gt fs
98. cup block is a precision part Do not disassemble it further Do not touch the lens of the eyecup block uopewoju jeuonippy Continued gt 1 23 124 Maintenance and precautions Continued On charging the pre installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre installed rechargeable battery to retain the date time and other settings even when the POWER switch is set to OFF CHG The pre installed rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder is connected to the wall outlet wall socket via the AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is attached The pre installed rechargeable battery will be fully discharged in about 3 months if you do not use your camcorder at all Use your camcorder after charging the pre installed rechargeable battery However even if the pre installed rechargeable battery is not charged the camcorder operation will not be affected as long as you are not recording the date Procedures Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor and leave it with the POWER switch set to OFF CHG for more than 24 hours Specifications System 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 c
99. d as a still image SCAN SLOW buttons 35 44 Ht4 BPI Previous Next buttons 35 44 PLAY button 35 44 STOP button 35 44 DISPLAY button 22 Transmitter START STOP button 34 39 Power zoom buttons 40 46 PAUSE button 35 44 VISUAL INDEX button 35 43 Displays a VISUAL INDEX screen when you press this during playback 4 A Y ENTER buttons When you press any button on the VISUAL INDEX Face Index Film Roll Index Playlist screen the orange frame appears on the LCD m a 69 R El El lo amp A e a Bl screen Select a desired button or an item with 4 A Y then press ENTER to enter Notes Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander Insulation sheet ES 6 e Point the Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder p 131 When no commands have been sent from the Remote Commander in a certain period the orange frame disappears When you press any of 4 A Y or ENTER again the frame appears at the position where it was displayed last e You cannot select some buttons on the LCD screen using 4 P A To change the battery of the Remote Commander While pressing on the tab inset your fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery case Place a new battery with the side facing up Insert the battery case back into the Remote Commander until it clicks Q Tab ee Zz WARNING Batte
100. d on the selected date are displayed on the screen Touch the movie on the screen to confirm Touch 2 to return to the previous screen Touch OK YES When Completed appears touch OK unpa Continued gt 59 60 Creating the Playlist Continued Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while adding the movies Do not remove the Memory Stick PRO Duo while adding movies in the Memory Stick PRO Duo You cannot add still images to a Playlist Y Tips You can add a movie when viewing it by touching OPTION You can copy the Playlist to a disc as it is by using the supplied software Playing the Playlist m HO Y Select beforehand the media to use to create play or edit a Playlist p 28 1 Touch A HOME gt VIEW IMAGES PLAYLIST The movies in the Playlist screen appear 2 Touch the movie from which you want to play back The Playlist is played back from the selected movie to the end then the screen returns to the Playlist screen To erase unnecessary movies from the Playlist j OO Touch HOME gt G OTHERS PLAYLIST EDIT Touch E ERASE To erase all the movies from the Playlist touch R ERASE ALL gt YES YES Then when Completed appears touch OK Touch the movie to be erased from the Playlist
101. devices 108 Connecting to a computer eee 108 Functions that cannot be used simultaneously Poo ened esiaeeaeene 109 Overall operations Easy Handycam operation Remote Commander The power does not turn on e Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder p 21 e Connect the plug of the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet wall socket p 21 The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on e It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to be ready to record after the power is turned on This is not a malfunction Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet wall socket or remove the battery pack then reconnect it after about 1 minute If the functions still do not work press the RESET button p 129 using a sharp pointed object If you press the RESET button all settings including the clock setting are reset The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place Buttons do not work During Easy Handycam operation p 34 the following buttons functions are not available Turning the LCD backlight on and off pressing and holding the DISP BATT INFO button for a few seconds p 26 A BACK LIGHT button p 41 Playback zoom p 46 DUBBING button DCR DVD810 p 55 The OPTION button is not displayed The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation p 34
102. devices may not be played back on your camcorder The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place The playback image is distorted e Clean the disc using a soft cloth p 118 Images stored on a Memory Stick PRO Duo cannot be played back e Images cannot be played back if you have modified files or folders or have edited the data on a computer The file name flashes when viewing the still image This is not a malfunction p 119 No sound or only a quiet sound is heard during playback e Turn up the volume p 45 e Sound is not output when the LCD screen is closed Open the LCD screen e When you record sound with MICREF LEVEL set to LOW p 96 the recorded sound may be difficult to hear Playing back a disc on other devices You cannot play back the disc or the disc is not recognized e Clean the disc using a soft cloth p 118 e Finalize the disc p 67 e A disc recorded in VR mode cannot be played back on a device that does not support VR mode Check the compatibility in the instruction manual of the playback device The playback image is distorted e Clean the disc using a soft cloth p 118 is indicated on an image in the DVD menu Loading of the data may have failed while finalizing the disc For the following discs make the disc capable of additional recording p 74 then remake the D
103. djust LCD BL LEVEL e You cannot adjust LCD BL LEVEL when The LCD panel is closed on your camcorder with the LCD screen facing out The power is supplied from the AC Adaptor Playing back images on your camcorder You cannot find the images to be played back e Select the media to be played back by touching HOME WE MANAGE MEDIA MOVIE MEDIA SET or PHOTO MEDIA SET p 28 e Images recorded on other devices may neither be played back nor displayed in actual size This is not a malfunction p 119 is indicated on an image in the VISUAL INDEX screen e Loading of the data may have failed It may be indicated correctly when you turn off the power and then turn it on again or repeat removing and inserting the Memory Stick PRO Duo a couple of times e You removed the battery pack or the AC Adaptor while the access lamp is flashing This operation may damage the image data which will be marked with 7 e This may appear on still images recorded on other devices edited on a computer etc 1 is indicated on an image in the VISUAL INDEX screen e Perform REPAIR IMG DB F p 76 If it still appears delete the image marked with 12 p 51 You cannot play back a disc e Check out the disc compatibility p 13 e Insert a disc with the recording side facing your camcorder p 30 The disc that was recorded formatted or finalized on other
104. e the battery before storing it for an extended period p 119 To use a power source from a wall outlet wall socket Make the same connections as you do when charging the battery pack The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case To check the remaining battery Battery Info Set the POWER switch to OFF CHG then press DISP BATT INFO BATT INFO After a while the approximate recordable time and battery information appear for about 7 seconds You can view the battery information for up to 20 seconds by pressing DISP BATT INFO again while the information is displayed Remaining battery approx BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVI L 0 50 100 Ba REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN 60min VIEWFINDER 65min Recording capacity approx Charging time Approximate time min required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack Battery pack Charging time NP FH40 125 supplied NP FH50 135 NP FH70 170 NP FH100 390 Recording time Approximate time min available when you use a fully charged battery pack When recording on the internal memory DCR DVD810 or a Memory Stick PRO Duo DCR DVD610 Continuous Typical Battery pack recording recording time time NP FH40 110 50 supplied 120 55 NP FH50 130 60 140 65 NP FH70 280 130 300 140 NP FH100 625 300 680 325 DCR DVD710 DVD810
105. e movie Not enough memory space appears When Completed appears touch OK To dub all movies in a Playlist p 59 In step 3 touch E DUB ALL If the disc space is not sufficient to record the entire movie Not enough memory space appears 2 Touch YES When Completed appears touch OK To back up movies that have not been backed up yet O In step 3 touch BACKUP Touch Backs up unbacked up movies YES When Completed appears touch OK Tf the disc space is not sufficient to record the entire movie Disc is full appears and the number of one sided discs required will be displayed Prepare discs and repeat from step O Notes If movies are backed up on 2 or more discs the movie recorded at the end of each disc is divided automatically to fit in the full disc capacity Tips In step 3 by touching BACKUP Backup starts from the first movie Previous backup history will be deleted you can back up all movies including movies that have been backed up previously Your camcorder will keep a backup history of movies only when they are saved with the BACKUP function Copying still images DCR DVD810 You can copy still images from the internal memory to a Memory Stick PRO Duo From To a gt g Insert a Memory Stick PRO Duo into your camcorder beforehand Note
106. ece of paper to fill the screen under the same lighting conditions as you will record the subject Touch NE W4 flashes quickly When the white balance is adjusted and stored in the memory the indicator stops flashing Notes Set WHITE BAL to AUTO or adjust the color in ONE PUSH under white or cool white fluorescent lamps When you select ONE PUSH keep framing white object while Ny is flashing quickly Nm flashes slowly if ONE PUSH could not be set e When ONE PUSH was selected if 4 keeps flashing after touching OK set WHITE BAL to AUTO If you set WHITE BAL SCENE SELECTION is automatically set to AUTO Y Tips If you changed the battery pack or moved your camcorder to or from outdoors when AUTO was selected aim your camcorder at a nearby white object with AUTO for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment If you changed the SCENE SELECTION setting or moved your camcorder to or from outdoors during white balance setting with ONE PUSH you need to repeat the ONE PUSH operation COLOR SLOW SHTR Color Slow Shutter When you set COLOR SLOW SHTR to ON you can record an image brighter in color even in dark places 8 appears on the screen To cancel COLOR SLOW SHTR touch OFF Notes Adjust the focus manually FOCUS p 92 when it is hard to focus automatically The shutter speed of your camcorder changes d
107. ect 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 Touch A HOME gt E MANAGE MEDIA gt MEDIA FORMAT gt INT MEMORY The screen of formatting the internal memory appears All data will be deleted EST PROCESS TIME 5s YES f NO FORMAT 4 press and hold the F3 BACK LIGHT button down p 129 The EMPTY screen appears a Execute EMPTY Data cannot be recovered if EMPTY is executed EST PROCESS TIME 5s YES NO S EMPTY 5 Touch YES YES 6 When Completed appears touch 0k Notes If you stop performing EMPTY while Executing is displayed be sure to complete the operation by performing EMPTY again before you use the camcorder the next time erpa GuiziNNn MN 711 Customizing Your Camcorder What you can do with the SETTINGS category of the HOME MENU You can change the recording functions and the operating settings for your convenience Using the HOME MENU 1 Turn on your camcorder then press f HOME lt SETTINGS category 2 Touch 35 SETTINGS EJ asomin stev Mm B MOVIE SETTINGS PHOTO SETTINGS 1 2 a VIEW IMAGES SET SOUND DISP SET iore lE 78 3 Touch the desired setup item If the item
108. edeye reduction may not produce the desired effect due to individual differences and other conditions VIEW IMAGES SET Items to customize the display EB somn stev sE a MOVIE SETTINGS PHOTO SETTINGS 1 2 VIEW IMAGES SET SOUND DISP SET TT a Touch O then O Tf the item is not on the screen touch EJ EZ to change the page How to set ff HOME MENU gt page 78 OPTION MENU page 90 The default settings are marked with DATA CODE A amp During playback your camcorder displays the information data code recorded automatically at the time of recording gt OFF Data code is not displayed DATE TIME Displays the date and time CAMERA DATA Displays camera setting data DATE TIME A60min F 14 14 PS ich 0 00 09 JAN 1 2008 11 23 45ame 9 ay Date 2 Time CAMERA DATA Movie A60min gt E PS 1ch 3 aa e an c 5 8 Z 6 Still image EP acom mau 1414 Cm 9 OEV Phr 7 a 3 SteadyShot off 4 Brightness 5 White balance 6 Gain 7 Shutter speed 8 Aperture value 9 Exposure Tips 4 appears in the following cases Still images recorded on your camcorder using an optional flash DCR DVD710 DVD810 Still images recorded on other cameras using
109. een Previous Next date 4 Touch 9 Gi to select the recording date of the desired images then touch 0K The images recorded on the selected date are displayed on the screen Y Tips On the Film Roll Index screen or the Face Index screen you can display the Date Index function by following the steps 3 to 4 Using PB zoom You can magnify still images from about 1 1 to 5 times the original size Magnification can be adjusted with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on the LCD frame Notes e You cannot operate playback zoom during slide show Tips e You can also play back the slide show by touching OPTION ag tab SLIDE SHOW on the VISUAL INDEX screen While playing back still images you can set continuous slide show playback by touching OPTION tab SLIDE SHOW SET As the default setting is ON CD is displayed on the LCD screen and your Play back the still image you want to magnify camcorder repeats a slide show of still images Magnify the still image with T If you set SLIDE SHOW SET to OFF your Telephoto camcorder plays the still images in slide show Thescreea is framed mode once starting from the selected still i image Touch the screen at the point you want to display in the center of the displayed frame Adjust the magnification with W Wide angle T Telephoto To cancel touch 5 Playing bac
110. ely remove USB Mass Storage Device Drive G KA Click OK Windows 2000 only Touch END on the screen of your camcorder Touch YES on the screen of your camcorder Continued gt Jayndwoy ano yim Guluopag 99 100 What you can do with Windows computer Continued Disconnect the USB cable from the camcorder and the computer Notes Do not disconnect the USB cable while the ACCESS access lamp is lit Before turning off your camcorder disconnect the USB cable following the proper procedures described above Disconnect the USB cable using the proper procedures described above Otherwise files stored on the media may not be updated correctly Also disconnecting the USB cable improperly may cause a malfunction of the media Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder use the following table to troubleshoot the problem If 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 musica 04 Playing back images on your camcorder 106 Playing back a disc on other devices 06 Playing back a Memory Stick PRO Duo on Other CEVICES viciado 07 Editing images on your camcorder 07 Connecting Dubbing to other
111. emory Stick PRO Duo or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor When you carry or store a Memory Stick PRO Duo put it in its case Do not touch or allow metallic objects to come into contact with the terminals Do not bend drop or apply strong force to the Memory Stick PRO Duo Do not disassemble or modify the Memory Stick PRO Duo Do not let the Memory Stick PRO Duo get wet Keep the Memory Stick PRO Duo out of the reach of small children They might accidentally swallow it Do not insert anything other than a Memory Stick PRO Duo into the Memory Stick Duo slot Doing so may cause a malfunction Do not use or keep the Memory Stick PRO Duo in the following locations Places subject to extremely high temperature such as a car parked outside in the summer Places under direct sunlight Places with extremely high humidity or subject to corrosive gases On the Memory Stick Duo adaptor When using a Memory Stick PRO Duo with a Memory Stick compliant device be sure to insert the Memory Stick PRO Duo into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor When inserting a Memory Stick PRO Duo into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor make sure the Memory Stick PRO Duo is inserted facing in the correct direction then insert it all the way in Note that improper use may cause a malfunction Also if you force the Memory Stick PRO Duo into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor in
112. en is displayed Set your camcorder to recording standby p 39 e You cannot record images in sleep mode Cancel sleep mode by pressing QUICK ON p 41 e Your camcorder is recording the image you have just shot on the media e The media has run out of space Format the media internal memory DCR DVD810 DVD RW DVD RW Memory Stick PRO Duo p 72 Delete unnecessary images p 51 or use a new disc or Memory Stick PRO Duo When you are using one of the following discs after finalizing it make the disc to be able to record additional movies p 74 Or use a new disc DVD RW VIDEO mode DVD RW The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place Moisture condensation has occurred Turn off your camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour p 121 The number of still images exceeds the capacity of your camcorder p 83 83 Delete unnecessary images p 51 You cannot record a still image e You cannot record a still image on a disc on your camcorder The ACCESS access lamp lights up even when you stop recording e Your camcorder is recording the image you have just record on the media The imaging field looks different The imaging field may look different depending on the condition of your camcorder This is not a malfunction The actual recording time for movie is less than the expected recording
113. epending on the brightness which may result in a slowdown of the motion of the image S NIGHTSHOT PLS Di Super NightShot plus aO The image will be recorded at a maximum of 16 times the sensitivity of NightShot plus recording if you set S NIGHTSHOT PLS to ON while the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch p 41 is also set to ON S S appears on the screen To return to the normal setting set S NIGHTSHOT PLS to OFF Notes Do not use S NIGHTSHOT PLS in bright places This may cause a malfunction Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects p 131 Remove the conversion lens optional e Adjust the focus manually FOCUS p 92 when it is hard to focus automatically The shutter speed of your camcorder changes depending on the brightness which may result in a slowdown of the motion of the image You can record a transition with the following effects adding to the interval between scenes Select the desired effect in STBY during fading in or REC during fading out mode then touch OK Press START STOP The fader indicator stops flashing and disappears when the fade is complete To cancel the fader before starting the operation touch OFF in step O If you press START STOP the setting is cleared Lae Fading out Fading in WHITE FADER BLACK FADER Japsoowie Jno Guiziwoysng Continued gt 95 96 Function
114. er from a cold place into a warm place or vice versa or when you use your camcorder in a humid place as follows e You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating device e You bring your camcorder from an air conditioned car or room into a hot place outside e You use your camcorder after a squall or a shower e You use your camcorder in a hot and humid place Continued gt UONeWOyU jeuonippy i 121 122 Maintenance and precautions Continued How to prevent moisture condensation When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place put your camcorder in a plastic bag and seal it tightly Remove the bag when the air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached the ambient temperature after about 1 hour LCD screen Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen as it may cause damage e If your camcorder is used in a cold place a residual image may appear on the LCD screen This is not a malfunction While using your camcorder the back of the LCD screen may heat up This is not a malfunction E To clean the LCD screen If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty it is recommended you use a soft cloth to clean it When you use the LCD Cleaning Kit optional do not apply the cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen Use cleaning paper moistened with the liquid On adjustment of the touch panel CALIBRATION The buttons on the touc
115. erna HH Disco Pel cula Imagen fija J Memory Stick PRO Duo DCR DVD810 Notas Puede grabar reproducir o editar im genes en el medio seleccionado Al grabar reproducir o editar im genes en otro medio seleccione el medio nuevamente Selecci n de un medio para pel culas 2 Toque el medio deseado 1 Toque f HOME gt 3 Toque Si E GESTIONAR SOPORTE gt AJ SOPORTE PEL Aparece la pantalla de ajuste de medio para pel culas 4 Cuando aparezca Finalizado toque 0K Cambi el medio para pel culas CEQ Seomin MEMORIA INTERNA DISCO MEMORY STICK AJ SOPORTE PEL a Seleccione el soporte 148 Selecci n de un medio para im genes fijas DCR DVD810 1 Toque fi HOME gt gt GESTIONAR SOPORTE gt AJ SOPORTE FOTO Aparece la pantalla de ajuste de medio para im genes fijas 60m MEMORIA INTERNA MEMORY STICK AJ SOPORTE FOTO a Seleccione el soporte 2 Toque el medio deseado Notas No es posible seleccionar un disco como medio para im genes fijas 3 Toque S 4 Cuando aparezca Finalizado toque Ox Cambi el medio para im genes fijas Para confirmar el medio seleccionado Deslice el interruptor POWER para encender el indicador del modo FAH Pelicula y Imagen fija en que desea comprobar el medio Verifique el icono de medio que aparece en
116. ery time will be indicated correctly Note however that the battery indication will not be restored if it is used in high temperatures for a long time or if left in a fully charged state or when the battery pack is frequently used Use the remaining battery time indication as a rough guide only The J mark that indicates low battery flashes even if there are still 20 minutes of battery time remaining depending on the operating conditions or ambient temperature About storage of the battery pack If the battery pack is not used for a long time fully charge the battery pack and use it up on your camcorder once a year to maintain proper function To store the battery pack remove it from your camcorder and put it in a dry cool place To discharge the battery pack on your camcorder completely touch HOME gt d SETTINGS GENERAL SET gt A SHUT OFF NEVER and leave your camcorder in recording standby until the power goes off p 89 About battery life Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant it is probably time to replace it with a new one Each battery s life is governed by storage operating and environmental conditions About handling of your camcorder On use and care Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations Anywhere extremely hot cold or humid Never
117. es to save battery power A SHUT OFF p 89 Y Tips The date and time does not appear during recording but they are automatically recorded on the media and can be displayed during playback DATA CODE p 84 e See page 115 for information concerning World time difference If the buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly adjust the touch panel CALIBRATION p 122 Changing the language setting You can change the on screen displays to show messages in a specified language Touch ff HOME gt 5 SETTINGS gt CLOCK a LANG gt FA LANGUAGE SET then select the desired language Step 4 Making adjustments before recording Opening the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to OPEN After recording set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE to close the lens cover Adjusting the LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder then rotate it to the best angle to record or play 90 degrees to the camcorder 90 degrees max 180 degrees DISP BATT INFO max To turn off the LCD backlight to make the battery last longer DCR DVD710 DVD810 Press and hold DISP BATT INFO for a few seconds until 2Cg appears This setting is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or you want to save battery power The recorded image will not be affected by the setting To turn on the LCD backlight press and hold DISP BATT
118. fer Function The number value indicates the amount of light from a subject coming into the lens About this manual The LCD screens and the viewfinder images and indicators shown in this manual were taken with a digital still camera and may look different from what you actually see e 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 e Unless otherwise specifically indicated illustrations in this manual are based on DCR DVD810 Design and specifications of media and other accessories are subject to change without notice About the marks used in this manual e The operations available depend on the media used The following marks are used to indicate the type of media you can use for a particular operation Internal Memory FO EE FRID O Memory Stick PRO Duo u 3 Table of Contents Read this before operating your CAMCOIGE os ceisseciet teint 4 Table of Contents cccceeeeees 9 Subject examples and solutions 11 Enjoying with Your Camcorder Enjoy using various Media according to your needs 12 Media for your camcorder 13 Using your camcorder 0 15 ft HOME and 2OPTION Taking advantage of two types of MENUS seccion 17 Getting Started Step 1 Checking supplied items 20 Step 2 Charging
119. format is fixed to VIDEO mode erpa BuiziNNn MN 73 74 Recording additional movies after finalizing Ws You can record additional movies on the finalized DVD RW VIDEO mode DVD RW discs after the following steps if the disc has free space When using the finalized DVD RW VR mode you can record additional movies on the disc without any additional steps Notes e You cannot record additional movies on the DVD R DVD R DL after finalizing 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 A HOME gt ee MANAGE MEDIA gt UNFINALIZE 5 Touch YES YES 6 When Completed appears touch Ok When using a DVD RW If you have created a DVD menu p 69 during finalizing you must perform 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 turn on the HF Movie lamp 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder A confirmation screen appears to prompt you to confirm that you wish to record additional movies ES O Make the disc recordable DVD menu w
120. formats you can select when using a DVD RW VR mode enables editing deleting or sequence rearrangement with your camcorder Finalizing the disc lets you play it back on a VR mode compatible DVD device 294919 9H MIND D 135 136 Index Numeric 12IMAGEG esseeveesseesoees 85 A 48 16 9 WIDE uscisinn cl 31 C ae A bu put No 31 48 5 1ch surround recording 40 5 1ch surround sound 40 GIMAGES nsnsi 85 SCM DVD hannsin ores 13 A AC Adaptor oseese 21 Additional recording 74 AREA SET sssscsseseenenseens 88 Aspect ratio es AUDIO MODE 80 AUTO SLW SHUTTR Auto slow shutter 81 109 A SHUT OFF Auto shut off Att 89 A V connecting cable 48 62 B BACK LIGHT 41 109 Battery ennonn un 21 132 Battery Info 522 BEACH 94 BEEP usos 86 BLACK FADER nsnsi 95 BLT IN ZOOM MIC 96 Button type lithium battery Sas EA RI 132 PEW A 96 C CALIBRATION 122 CAMERA DATA 84 CANDLE CD ROM Charging time CLOCK SET 25 CLOCK LANG eee 88 COLOR SLOW SHTR Color Slow Shutter 95 109 COMpUter inici 97 Connecting Printer VCR or DVD HDD recorders Copying still images DATA CODE Date Index DATE TIME DELETE Movies Still images ss DEMO MODE eee 88 DISC SELECT GUIDE DISP OUTPUT c ee 87 DISPLAY Lantan
121. g and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance and keep this manual for future reference Carefully observe all warnings precautions and instructions on the appliance or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them Use Power Sources This set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home consult your dealer or local power company For those sets designed to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions Polarization This set may be equipped with a polarized ac power cord plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity since this can result in fire or electric shock Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the set thro
122. guarantee proper playback on all devices You can play back DVD RW on other devices without finalizing the disc Notes Do not use an 8 cm CD adaptor with an 8 cm DVD as it may cause a malfunction Make sure that a vertically installed device is placed in a position such as that the disc can be placed horizontally On some devices some discs may not be played back movies may freeze for an instant between scenes or some functions may be disabled Tips Devices that support subtitles can display the recording date and time where the subtitles normally appear p 82 Refer to the instruction manual of your device e If you have created a DVD menu p 69 you can select the desired scene in the menu Playing a disc on a computer If you finalize the disc p 67 that was recorded on your camcorder you can play back the disc on a computer that DVD playback application is installed Notes Even when you use a DVD RW you must finalize the disc p 67 Otherwise a malfunction may occur Make sure that the DVD drive of the computer can play an 8 cm DVD Do not use an 8 cm CD adaptor with an 8 cm DVD as it may cause a malfunction e The disc may not be played back or the movies may not be played smoothly on some computers Movies stored on a disc cannot be copied directly onto a computer to be played back or edited Tips For details on operations and procedures see the PMB Guide
123. h panel may not work correctly If this happens follow the procedure below It is recommended that you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor during the operation Turn on your camcorder Touch HOME 5 SETTINGS GENERAL SET gt CALIBRATION x CALIBRATION 1 3 Touch the X CANCEL Touch x displayed on the screen 3 times with the corner of a Memory Stick PRO Duo or the like The position of x changes Touch CANCEL to cancel If you did not press the right spot try the calibration again Notes Do not use a sharp pointed object for calibration Doing so may damage the LCD screen e You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is rotated or closed with the screen facing out On handling the casing If the casing is soiled clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth Avoid the following to avoid damage to the finish Using chemicals such as thinner benzine alcohol chemical cloths repellent insecticide and sunscreen Handling the camcorder with above substances on your hands Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time On the pickup lens Do not touch the lens inside the disc cover Keep the disc cover closed except when inserting and removing the disc t
124. he focus automatically touch AUTO END in step Notes If you set SPOT FOCUS FOCUS is automatically set to MANUAL TELE MACRO al j This is useful to record small subjects such as flowers or insects You can blur out backgrounds and the subject stands out clearer When you set TELE MACRO to ON TW the zoom p 40 moves to the top of the T telephoto side automatically and allows recording subjects at a close distance DCR DVD610 Down to about 43 cm 17 in DCR DVD710 DVD810 Down to about 38 cm 15 in To cancel touch OFF or zoom to wide angle W side Notes e When recording a distant subject focusing may be difficult and can take some time Adjust the focus manually FOCUS p 92 when it is hard to focus automatically EXPOSURE Dj You can fix the brightness of an image manually Adjust the brightness when the subject is too bright or too dark relative to the background Te A60min STBY z Brightness is adjusted manually Touch MANUAL appears Adjust the exposure by touching Touch OK To return the setting to automatic exposure touch AUTO OK in step SPOT METER Flexible spot meter You can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject so that it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is strong contrast betwee
125. hese software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL LGPL Source code is provided on the web To download go to the following website and select DCR DVD810 http www sony net Products Linux We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code Read license2 pdf in the License folder on the CD ROM You will find licenses in English of GPL and LGPL software To view the PDF Adobe Reader is needed If it is not installed on your computer you can download it from the Adobe Systems web page http www adobe com Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls The numbers in are reference pages N E N e al a e BESS e aaa 3 ko oo _ _ 12 13 14 15 16 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch 41 16 DISP BATT INFO button 22 Memory Stick Duo slot cover and access lamp 32 DCR DVD810 The access lamp lights for both the internal memory and a Memory Stick PRO Duo LCD screen touch panel 17 26 A HOME button 18 78 Zoom buttons 40 46 START STOP button 34 39 RESET button Initializes all the settings including the setting of the date and time QUICK ON button and lamp 41 EASY button 34 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever 27 El BACK LIGHT button 41 Speaker Playback sounds come out from the
126. ia it 62 Printing still images PictBridge compliant printer 0 0 64 Utilizing Media MANAGE MEDIA category 66 Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices Finalizing eee 67 Playing a disc on other devices 70 Checking media information 71 Formatting Media ee 72 Continued gt 9 10 Table of Contents Continued Recording additional movies after finalizing Finding the right disc DISC SELECT GUIDE ooo 75 Repairing the image database file Preventing data on the internal memory from being recovered DCR DVD810 lacis 77 Customizing Your Camcorder What you can do with the SETTINGS category of the Pr HOME MENU 78 Using the HOME MENU 78 List of the SETTINGS category items noinine MOVIE SETTINGS Items for recording movies PHOTO SETTINGS oiiaaie 82 Items for recording still images VIEW IMAGES SET oaie 84 Items to customize the display SOUND DISP SET oaae 86 Items to adjust sound and the screen OUTPUT SETTINGS ee 87 Items for when connecting other devices CLOCK AJLANG cooocococicicicicinnnnos 88 Items to set clock and language GENERAL SET cnccciccccncccnoncncnnnccos 88 Other setup items Activating functions using the esOPTION MENU onnicccccccinconoos 90 Using the OPTION MENU 90 Recording items on the OPTION MEN acuesto dieta 91 Viewing items on the OPTION MENU ostras 91 Functions set
127. ification shown in the table when recording movies Recording sound with more presence 5 1ch surround recording DCR DVD710 DVD810 Sound picked up by the built in microphone is converted to 5 1ch surround sound and recorded Enjoy realistic sound when playing the movies on devices that support 5 1ch surround sound Built in microphone Dolby Digital 5 1 Creator 5 1ch surround sound Glossary p 135 Notes e 5 1ch sound is converted to 2ch when played back on your camcorder Tips e You can select the recording sound 5 1ch SURROUND or 2ch STEREO AUDIO MODE p 80 Starting to record quickly QUICK ON QUICK ON lamp If you press QUICK ON instead of turning off the POWER switch the power consumption will be reduced sleep mode In sleep mode the QUICK ON lamp flashes If you press QUICK ON again when you want to start next recording your camcorder will be ready for recording after about 1 second Notes While the camcorder is in sleep mode the power consumption will be about half that used during recording You can save the battery power If you do not operate your camcorder and leave it in sleep mode for a while your camcorder automatically turns off With QUICK ON STBY you can set the time after which the camcorder turns off in sleep mode p 89 e If you press QUICK ON during recording your camcorder stops recording and becomes sleep mode Recording in dark
128. ified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego CA 92127 U S A Replace the battery with the Telephone No 858 942 2230 ifi i This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC specified type only Otherwise fire Rules Operation is subject to the following two or injury may result conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must Owner s Record accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The model and serial numbers are located on the y p bottom Record the serial number in the space Declaration of Conformity provided below Refer to these numbers whenever is A Trade Name SONY you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No DCR DVD710 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Model No DCR Address 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego CA Serial No 92127 U S A Model No AC Telephone No 858 942 2230 Serial No This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two i conditions 1 This device may not cause For customers in the U S A and harmful ee and 2 ie device must CANADA accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation RECYCLING LITHIUM ION BATTERIES Lithium Ion batteries are recyclable You can help preserve our envi
129. ill be deleted RECORDED AREA o YES NO ADD NEW REC 4 Touch YES YES 5 When Completed appears touch OK Notes Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the operation A DVD menu created during finalizing is deleted For a double sided disc perform these steps for each side of the disc Finding the right disc DISC SELECT GUIDE Select the option that is right for you on the screen then you will be informed of the appropriate disc for your purposes 1 Touch A HOME MANAGE MEDIA DISC SELECT GUIDE 2 Touch the option that is right for you on the screen If you insert the same type of disc as indicated in DISC SELECT GUIDE you can format it with your selected settings p 72 erpa BuiziNNn 75 Repairing the image database file Cem This function checks the image database file and the consistency of movies and still images on the internal memory DCR DVD810 or movies in the Memory Stick PRO Duo and repairs any inconsistencies found 1 Touch A HOME ee MANAGE MEDIA gt REPAIR IMG DB F gt INT MEMORY DCR DVD810 or MEMORY STICK CEQ Seomin a Do you want to check the Image Database File YES NO REPAIR IMG DB F 2 Touch YES Your camcorder will check the image database file A60min a Inconsistencies f
130. in the 20PTION MENU emesse nuas 92 Performing with Your Computer What you can do with Windows COMPUTED inscicicnonincararacaracincnrariciono 97 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting cee eee 101 Warning indicators and messages A E E E 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 dis isccicnianicinanicaricases 117 About the Memory Stick 118 About the InfoLITHIUM battery DOCK ani nonas 119 About handling of your camcorder nd E E AT 121 Specifications eeeeees 125 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls 129 Indicators displayed during recording PlAYDACK icccccioccii ncrcacinazicicanann ves 133 A A E 135 O cic cniariicnics ici 136 Subject examples and solutions Shooting Flowers in close up Achild onthe stage under a spot light PB PORTRAIT oooooccocccicicccccnicicococncncnonnos P SPOTLIGHT ccc cseteceeteee PEOCU Scotia P TELE MACRO uu cece eee Fireworks with all its splendor Focusing on the dog on the left side of the screen PROCS wcities W FIREWORKS eee SPOT FOCUS concisa P OCU Sucina A sleeping child under dim light Getting a good shot of a ski slope or beach P BACK LIGHT wettest scecrskicees W NightShot plus oo 41 gt BEACH COLOR SLOW SHIR
131. inder 2 5 W Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions Approx 55 x 89 x 130 mm 2 1 4 x 3 5 8 x 5 1 8 in wxhxd including the projecting parts 55 x 89 x 130 mm 2 1 4 x 3 5 8 x 5 1 8 in wxhxd including the projecting 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 including the rechargeable battery pack NP FH40 and a disc DCR DVD810 400 g 14 oz main unit only 445 g 15 oz including the rechargeable battery pack NP FH40 Supplied accessories See page 20 AC Adaptor AC L200 L200B Power requirements AC 100 V 240 V 50 60 Hz Current consumption 0 35 A 0 18 A Power consumption 18 W Output voltage DC 8 4 V Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions Approx 48 x 29 x 81 mm 1 15 16 x 1 3 16 x 3 1 4 in wxhxd excluding the projecting parts Mass Approx 170 g 6 oz excluding the power cord mains lead See at the label of the AC Adaptor for other specifications Rechargeable battery pack NP FH40 Maximum output voltage DC 8 4 V Output voltage DC7 2V Capacity 4 9 Wh 680 mAh Type Li ion Design and specifications are subject to change withou
132. individually Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during finalizing When you need to disconnect the AC Adaptor make sure that the power of your camcorder is set to off and disconnect the AC Adaptor after the HH Movie or gy Still lamp goes off Finalizing restarts when you connect the AC Adaptor and turn on your camcorder again Tips When you set to create a DVD menu and finalize the disc the DVD menu appears for a few seconds while finalizing the disc After the disc is finalized L__ is attached at the bottom of the disc indicator such as HO in the case of DVD RW VIDEO mode erpa GuiziNNn p To select a DVD menu style In step 4 touch S OPTION gt DVD MENU Select the desired style from 4 types of pattern with EST PROCESS TIME 1m STYLE gt DVD MENU Creates a DVD menu Select NO MENU if you do not create a DVD menu Touch OK Continued gt 69 70 Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices Finalizing Continued Notes During Easy Handycam operation p 34 the DVD menu style is fixed to STYLE1 e You cannot create a DVD menu for a DVD RW VR mode Playing a disc on other devices Playing a disc on other devices Finalizing a disc p 67 allows you to view movies recorded by your camcorder on other DVD devices However we do not
133. is to prevent people s faces from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by strong light SPORTS Sports lesson Select this to minimize shake when recording fast moving subjects BEACH 72 Select this to take the vivid blue of the ocean or a lake e SNOW 8 Select this to take bright pictures of a white landscape Functions set in the OPTION MENU Continued Your camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects Your camcorder is set not to focus on nearby subjects Notes The WHITE BAL setting is cleared when you set SCENE SELECTION WHITE BAL White ol balance a You can adjust the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment gt AUTO The white balance is adjusted automatically OUTDOOR The white balance is adjusted to be appropriate for the following recording conditions Outdoors Night views neon signs and fireworks Sunrise or sunset Under daylight fluorescent lamps INDOOR The white balance is adjusted to be appropriate for the following recording conditions Indoors At party scenes or studios where the lighting conditions change quickly Under video lamps in a studio or under sodium lamps or incandescent like color lamps ONE PUSH 12 The white balance will be adjusted according to the ambient light Touch ONE PUSH 2 Frame a white object such as a pi
134. ision after the dividing point has been selected with a A60min Po S DIVIDE 0 00 09 D5 1ch oK an gt mooz me 020 Ca 20 gt n Ge es Returns to the beginning of the selected movie Touch OK gt YES When Completed appears touch OK Notes A slight difference may occur from the point where you touch f 11 and the actual dividing point as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half second increments Tips The original movies are not divided even if you divide the movie in the Playlist Gunipy Ml 61 62 Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD HDD recorders JOm Connecting a device with the A V connecting cable You can dub movies played back on your camcorder to other recording devices such as VCRs or DVD HDD recorders Connect the device in either of the following ways Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation p 21 Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected 0 Notes Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer the image quality may deteriorate Device without Device with S VIDEO jack S VIDEO jack l IN HIN S VIDEO VIDEO ir Yell
135. k a series of still images Slide show Touch 1 on the still image playback screen The slide show begins from the selected still image Touch G1 to stop the slide show To restart touch mm again az E 2 s e 2 5 lt Ea D a 47 48 Playing the images on a TV Connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or VCR using the A V connecting cable 1 oran A V connecting cable with S VIDEO 2 Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation p 21 Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected Device without Device with S VIDEO jack S VIDEO jack IN IN S VIDEO e VIDEO VIDEO Yellow i i o White White A V Remote AUDIO AUDIO Connector Red Red qi p 1 gt Signal flow VCRs or TVs _i 1 AN connecting cable supplied Connect to the input jack of the other device 2 AN connecting cable with S VIDEO optional When connecting to the other device via the S VIDEO jack by using an A V connecting cable with S VIDEO optional higher quality images can be produced than with an A V connecting cable Connect the white and red plugs left
136. la esquina superior izquierda de la pantalla Icono de medio E somn Espera sE 25 1ch 140min Memoria interna Disco el icono difiere seg n el tipo de disco Memory Stick PRO Duo DCR DVD810 E ouedsa ua epides einy apiny x9mp ysiueds 149 150 Paso 6 Insercion de un disco o un Memory Stick PRO Duo Si selecciona MEMORIA INTERNA en el Paso 5 la operaci n de este paso es innecesaria DCR DVD810 Inserci n de un disco Si selecciona DISCO en el Paso 5 se necesita un nuevo DVD RW DVD RW DVD R o DVD R DL de 8 cm Notas Antes de utilizarlo elimine el polvo y las huellas dactilares del disco con un pa o suave 1 Verifique que la videoc mara est encendida 2 Deslice el interruptor OPEN de la cubierta del disco en la direcci n que indica la flecha OPEN gt ABRIENDO aparece en la pantalla La cubierta del disco se abre levemente en forma autom tica Indicador ACCESS Disco Interruptor OPEN de la cubierta del disco OPEN apa ACIVESS CON Y Lente de captaci n Cuando la cubierta del disco se abra levemente brala m s 3 Coloque el disco con la cara de grabaci n hacia la videoc mara y presione el centro del disco hasta que haga clic Si usa un disco de una sola cara col quelo con la etiqueta orientada hacia afuera 4 Cierre la cubierta del disco ACCESO A DISCO aparece en la pan
137. laying back a Memory Stick PRO Duo on other devices You cannot play back the Memory Stick PRO Duo or the Memory Stick PRO Duo is not recognized e The device may not support a Memory Stick PRO Duo Editing images on your camcorder Unable to edit e Select a media to be edited by touching HOME MANAGE MEDIA MOVIE MEDIA SET or PHOTO MEDIA SET p 28 e You cannot edit movies recorded on DVD R DVD R DL p 13 There are no images recorded e Unable to edit because of the condition of the image e You cannot edit an image protected on another device e You cannot dub movies from a disc to the internal memory DCR DVD810 or a Memory Stick PRO Duo Movies cannot be added in the Playlist The media is full e To a Playlist you can add 99 movies on the internal memory DCR DVD810 or a Memory Stick PRO Duo or 999 movies on a disc p 59 Delete unnecessary images p 51 e You cannot add still images in the Playlist bunooysajqno E Continued gt 1 07 108 Troubleshooting Continued Movies cannot be divided e A movie that is too short cannot be divided A movie protected on another device cannot be divided Images cannot be deleted e You cannot delete following movies p 51 Movies recorded on DVD R DVD R DL Movies recorded on DVD RW VIDEO mode except the last recorded movie Movies recorded on DVD RW
138. leave them exposed to temperatures above 60 C 140 F such as under direct sunlight near heaters or in a car parked in the sun They may malfunction or become deformed Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration The camcorder may malfunction Near strong radio waves or radiation The camcorder may not be able to record properly Near AM receivers and video equipment Noise may occur Ona sandy beach or anywhere dusty If sand or dust gets in your camcorder it may malfunction Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired Near windows or outdoors where the LCD screen the viewfinder or the lens may be exposed to direct sunlight This damages the inside of the viewfinder or the LCD screen Operate your camcorder on DC 6 8 V 7 2 V battery pack or DC 8 4 V AC Adaptor For DC or AC operation use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions Do not let your camcorder get wet for example from rain or sea water If your camcorder gets wet it may malfunction Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further Avoid rough handling disassembling modifying physical shock or impact such as hammering dropping or stepping on the product Be particularly careful of the lens Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF CHG when you are not
139. luego abra o cierre la cubierta del disco Si la correa queda atrapada al cerrar la cubierta del disco podr a causar una falla en el funcionamiento de la videoc mara No toque el lado de grabaci n del disco ni el lente de captaci n Si usa un disco de dos caras tenga cuidado de no ensuciar la superficie con huellas dactilares Si ste no est colocado correctamente al cerrar la cubierta del disco es posible que cause una falla de funcionamiento en la videoc mara No desconecte las fuentes de alimentaci n mientras formatea el disco No golpee ni sacuda la videoc mara puesto que est leyendo y escribiendo en el disco mientras el indicador ACCESS est encendido mientras el indicador ACCESS est parpadeando mientras ACCESO A DISCO o ABRIENDO aparecen en la pantalla LCD Puede transcurrir cierto tiempo hasta que se extraiga el disco dependiendo del contenido grabado e Si un disco est rayado o sucio con huellas dactilares pueden transcurrir hasta 10 minuto antes de extraerlo Si eso sucede es posible que el disco est da ado Sugerencias Puede insertar o extraer el disco cuando la videoc mara est conectada a una fuente de alimentaci n incluso si est apagada Sin embargo no se inicia el proceso de reconocimiento del disco paso 4 e Puede comprobar si est usando el disco correcto al usar la GU A SELEC DISCO en el HOME MENU E ouedsa ua epides em9 p ny yaInD
140. luida 110 50 NP FH50 110 50 130 60 NP FH70 235 110 280 130 NP FH100 535 255 625 300 Al grabar en un disco DCR DVD610 Tiempo de dere de Bater a grabaci n oea continua t pico NP FH40 95 40 incluida 100 45 NP FH50 110 45 120 50 NP FH70 235 105 255 110 NP FH100 535 240 580 260 Tiempode lempo de Bater a grabaci n paucar continua tipico NP FH40 80 35 incluida 95 40 NP FH50 95 40 110 45 NP FH70 205 90 235 105 NP FH100 470 210 535 240 El tiempo de grabaci n normal indica el tiempo de grabaci n al repetir las operaciones de inicio parada encendido apagado de la alimentaci n y utilizaci n del zoom Notas Todas las mediciones corresponden al modo de grabaci n SP bajo las siguientes condiciones Valor superior Con la luz de fondo de la pantalla LCD encendida Valor inferior Al grabar con el visor mientras el panel de LCD se mantiene cerrado Tiempo de reproducci n Tiempo aproximado min disponible cuando utiliza una bater a completamente cargada Al reproducir en la memoria interna DCR DVD810 o en un Memory Stick PRO Duo DCR DVD610 Panel de Bater a HOE T LCD co cerrado NP FH40 150 170 incluida NP FH50 170 195 NP FH70 370 415 NP FH100 830 925 M ouedsa ua epides em9 p ny mp ysiueds Contin a gt 143 144 DCR DVD710 DVD810 i Panel deLcp Panel de Bater a ace cerrado N
141. mber of still images recordable 83 0 OLD MOVIE uu eee 96 ONE PUSH epnssannasi 94 OPTION MENU 005 90 Original DELETE DIVIDE is OTHERS category 0 0 0 50 OUTDOOR eee 94 OUTPUT SETTINGS 87 P PAL oder 114 PASTEL oia 96 PHOTO SETTINGS PictBridge cesses 64 PICT EFFECT Picture effect A 96 109 Playbacks 35 43 Playback 200M eee 46 Playing time coccion 23 Playlist Creatitig siioni 59 Divide cucininamaas 61 Erase 60 Playback PORTRAIT Power cord mains lead 21 Precautions Protect Q QUICK ON coccccccccccocacaoiononacos 41 QUICK ON STBY ou 89 R REC MODE Recording mode Recording Recording format Recording time REDEYE REDUC Remaining battery o o 22 REMAINING SET Remaining media display setting 81 Remote Commander 102 132 REMOTE CTRL REPAIR IMG DB F S SETTINGS category 78 Slide SHOW oococioncicionncnccnnnnn 47 Specifications 0 125 SPORTS Sports lesson 94 SPOT FOCUS 92 109 SPOT METER Flexible spot 93 109 294919 9H MIND m Continued gt 1 37 138 Index Continued SUNRISE amp SUNSET 93 S NIGHTSHOT PLS Super NightShot plus 95 109 T VF B LIGHT Viewfinder backlight cece VIDEO mode Warning indicators 110 Warning messages
142. minutes using the internal memory DCR DVD810 and on one side of a disc The recordable time on the acceptable media varies depending on media type and the REC MODE p 80 setting Figures in are the minimum recording time Media type INS ILS GHG 9M HQ high quality 115 100 20 18 35 32 6M SP standard quality 170 100 30 18 55 32 3M LP long play 325 215 60 44 110 80 DCR DVD810 Y Tips Figures such as 9M and 6M in the table show the average bit rate M stands for Mbps You can check the recordable time with MEDIA INFO p 71 When you use a double sided disc you can record images on both sides p 117 See page 33 for the recordable time on a Memory Stick PRO Duo Your camcorder uses the VBR Variable Bit Rate format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of media Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate and this reduces the overall recording time Using your camcorder Selecting media p 28 You can select media separately for movies and still images In the case of recording on a disc select the disc that best suits your needs Do you want to delete or edit images on your camcorder Yes No Y Do you want to delete images and reuse the disc 19p109u1eg sno yym GulAoluy For long
143. n the subject and the background such as subjects in the spotlight on stage OQ smn sv SPOT METER AUTO Touch the point where you want to fix and adjust the exposure on the screen appears Touch END To return the setting to automatic exposure touch AUTO END in step Notes If you set SPOT METER EXPOSURE is automatically set to MANUAL SCENE SELECTION You can record images effectively in various situations with the SCENE SELECTION function gt AUTO Select this to automatically record images effectively without the SCENE SELECTION function TWILIGHT J Select this to take night view without losing the mood CANDLE Select this to take scene without losing candle mood FIREWORK SUNRISE amp SUNSET e Select this to reproduce the atmosphere of scenes such as sunsets or sunrises s 19p109U189 ino Guiziwoysng Ml Select this to take spectacular shots of fireworks Continued gt 93 94 LANDSCAPE adl Select this to record distant subjects clearly This setting also prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows that comes in between the camcorder and the subject PORTRAIT 433 Select this to bring out the subject such as people or flowers while creating a soft background my AVE SPOTLIGHT Select th
144. nd other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws If you repeat recording deleting images for a long time fragmentation of data occurs on the internal memory DCR DVD810 or a Memory Stick PRO Duo Images cannot be saved or recorded In such a case save your images on another type of media first p 55 62 and then format the media p 72 About language setting The on screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures Change the screen language before using your camcorder if necessary p 26 About disposal transter DCR DVD810 Even if you format the internal memory on your camcorder p 72 data may not be completely deleted from the internal memory When you give or sell your camcorder to somebody it is recommended that you perform EMPTY p 77 to prevent the recovery of your data In addition to the above when you dispose of the camcorder it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the camcorder About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss in Germany and Sony Corporation and produces superior images It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens Continued gt Read this before operating your camcorder Continued MTF Modulation Trans
145. necting cable is connected to the proper jack i e to the input jack of another device for dubbing a movie from your camcorder p 55 Connecting to a computer You cannot install Picture Motion Browser e Check the computer environment required to install Picture Motion Browser e Install Picture Motion Browser in an orderly manner p 98 Picture Motion Browser does not work correctly Finish Picture Motion Browser and restart your computer Your camcorder is not recognized by the computer e Install Picture Motion Browser p 98 e Disconnect devices from the USB jack of the computer other than the keyboard mouse and your camcorder e Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and your camcorder and restart the computer then connect the computer and your camcorder again in an orderly manner p 99 Make sure the media check tool of the computer activates For details on the media check tool see PMB Guide Functions that cannot be used simultaneously Because of following Cannot use settings SCENE NightShot plus SELECTION S NIGHTSHOT PLS COLOR SLOW SHTR OLD MOVIE TELE MACRO FADER WHITE BAL NightShot plus S NIGHTSHOT PLS COLOR SLOW NightShot plus SHTR D EFFECT SCENE SELECTION FADER S NIGHTSHOT PLS D EFFECT FADER FADER D EFFECT S f NIGHTSHOT PLS
146. nternal memory DCR DVD8 10 or a Memory Stick PRO Duo or 999 movies on a disc p 59 The maximum number of images that you can select on the INDEX screen at one time is 100 when deleting images dubbing movies copying still images editing a Playlist printing still images Cannot recover data e Writing data to the media has failed Attempts were made to recover the data but they were unsuccessful Please wait e This is displayed if the disc removal process takes time Turn on the camcorder and leave it for about 10 minutes preventing vibration Bunooysajqno E 113 114 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad Power supply System Used in You can use your camcorder in any countries regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz range Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor a if necessary depending on the design of the wall outlet b NTSC Bahama Islands Bolivia Canada Central America Chile Colombia Ecuador Guyana Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Peru Surinam Taiwan the Philippines the U S A Venezuela etc C keto AC L200 L200B a b On TV color systems Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder If you want to view the playback image on a TV it must be an NTSC system based TV with an AUDIO VIDEO input jack PAL Australia Austria Belgium
147. o 25 x zoom is performed optically and after that up to 50 x zoom is performed digitally 2000x Up to 25 x zoom is performed optically and after that up to 2 000 x zoom is performed digitally STEADYSHOT A You can compensate for camera shake Set STEADYSHOT to OFF We when using a tripod optional then the image becomes natural The default setting is ON AUTO SLW SHUTTR Auto slow shutter ft When recording in dark places the shutter speed is automatically reduced to 1 30 second The default setting is ON You can display the frame and check that the subject is horizontal or vertical by setting GUIDEFRAME to ON The frame is not recorded Press DISP BATT INFO to make the frame disappear The default setting is OFF Y Tips e Positioning the subject at the cross point of the guide frame makes a balanced composition EH REMAINING SET A gt ON Always displays the remaining media capacity indicator AUTO Displays the remaining recording time of movie for about 8 seconds in the following situations When your camcorder recognizes the remaining media capacity when the POWER switch is set to H Movie When you press DISP BATT INFO to switch the indicator from off to on when the POWER switch is set to HH Movie When you select the movie recording mode on the HOME MENU Japsoowie Jno Guiziwoysng E Continued gt 81 82 MOVIE SETTINGS Continued Notes
148. o keep dust out When your camcorder does not work because the pickup lens is dirty clean it with a camera blower optional Do not touch the pickup lens directly during cleaning because this may cause the camcorder to malfunction Pickup lens About care and storage of the lens Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instances When there are fingerprints on the lens surface In hot or humid locations When the lens is exposed to salty air such as at the seaside Store in a well ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust To prevent mold periodically clean the lens as described above It is recommended that you operate your camcorder about once a month to keep it in optimum state for a long time Cleaning inside the viewfinder Remove any dust from inside the viewfinder by following the steps below Pull out the viewfinder While pushing in the tab on the bottom of the viewfinder with a fine tipped object such as a ball point pen pull the eyecup block in the direction of the arrow to remove Remove dust from the eyecup block with a camera blower etc A Za S gt Press the viewfinder onto the body of the camcorder Remove dust from the inside area where the eyecup block was attached with a camera blower etc Attach the eyecup block to the viewfinder pushing it straight on until it clicks Notes The eye
149. o remove dust and fingerprints from the disc with a soft cloth Otherwise you may not be able to record or play normally in some situations using that disc When you set the disc in your camcorder press firmly until it clicks When the message C 13 010 appears on the LCD screen open the disc cover and set the disc again Do not attach any adhesive material such as a sticker on the surface of a disc If you do so the disc may become unbalanced and this may cause a malfunction of the disc or your camcorder Use of double sided discs Double sided discs allow you to record both sides of a disc Recording on the A side Place the disc in your camcorder with the side with the PAY symbol at the center facing outwards until it clicks EN symbol Place the PAY symbol facing outwards Recording is made on the rear side When using a double sided disc take care not to smudge the surface with fingerprints When a double sided disc is used in your camcorder recording playback are performed on that side only You cannot switch to record on or play back the other side with the disc set to the camcorder When recording playback of one side is complete remove the disc and turn it over to access the other side Perform the following operations on each side of a double sided disc Finalizing p 67 Formatting p 72 Unfinalizing p 74 uopewuoju eUONIPPY M Continued gt 1 1 7 118
150. on the OPTION 19p109U189 Jno Guiziwoysng MENU MENU Items M Page Items fr Pae K tab T tab FOCUS 92 DELETE O 51 SPOT FOCUS 92 DELETE by date O 51 TELE MACRO 92 DELETE ALL O 51 EXPOSURE 93 SPOT METER 93 Cy tab SCENE SELECTION 93 DIVIDE O 58 WHITE BAL 94 ERASE O 60 COLOR SLOW SHTR 95 ERASE ALL O 60 S NIGHTSHOT PLS 95 MOVE O 61 C tab A tab depends on the situation No tab FADER 95 23ADD O 59 D EFFECT 96 BADD by date O 59 PICT EFFECT 9 BADD ALL O 59 PRINT O 64 lt tab SLIDE SHOW 47 REC MODE O 80 VOLUME O 86 BLT IN ZOOM MIC 96 DATA CODE O 84 MICREF LEVEL 9 SLIDE SHOW SET 47 m IMAGE SIZE O 82 COPIES 64 SELF TIMER 9 DATE TIME 64 FLASH MODE O 83 SIZE 64 DVD MENU 69 Items that are included also in the HOME MENU Items that are included also in the HOME DCR DVD710 DVD810 MENU These items are also available in the HOME MENU but with different item names 92 Functions set in the 20PTION MENU Items you can set only on the OPTION MENU will be described below The default settings are marked with gt FOCUS You can adjust the focus manually You can select this function also when you want to focus on a certain subject intentionally Touch MANUAL E gt appears Touch 4 focusing on close subjects 4 focusing on distant subjects to sh
151. opy them on other media p 55 62 before performing MEDIA FORMAT Formatting the internal memory 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 your camcorder 3 When formatting a Memory Stick PRO Duo insert the Memory Stick PRO Duo to be formatted into your camcorder 4 Touch A HOME gt E MANAGE MEDIA MEDIA FORMAT INT MEMORY DCR DVD810 or MEMORY STICK All data will be deleted EST PROCESS TIME Ss YES No FORMAT 5 Touch YES YES 6 When Completed appears touch Ok Notes Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during formatting Even the images protected with another device against accidental deletion are also deleted Do not attempt the following operations when Executing is on the screen To operate the POWER switch or buttons To remove the Memory Stick PRO Duo when formatting the Memory Stick PRO Duo Formatting the disc HO FO O A DVD R DVD R DL cannot be formatted Replace it with a new disc If you format a finalized disc A DVD RW VIDEO mode returns to the unfinalized state The disc must be finalized again to view its contents on other devices In the case of a DVD RW VR mode D
152. opyright protection signal Y 4 Need to unfinalize disc To record on the finalized DVD RW VIDEO mode unfinalize it p 74 69 amp Disc error Remove disc e Your camcorder cannot recognize the disc because the disc is incompatible or has scratches 2 Disc error Unsupported format e The disc is recorded in the different format code from your camcorder Formatting the disc may enable you to use the disc on your camcorder DVD RW DVD RW only p 72 Reinsert the Memory Stick e Reinsert the Memory Stick PRO Duo a few times If even then the indicator flashes the Memory Stick PRO Duo could be damaged Try with another Memory Stick PRO Duo SIThis Memory Stick is not formatted correctly e Check the format then format the Memory Stick PRO Duo with your camcorder if necessary p 72 Memory Stick folders are full e You cannot create folders exceeding 999MSDCF You cannot create or delete created folders using your camcorder e Format the Memory Stick PRO Duo p 72 or delete unnecessary folders using your computer This Memory Stick may not be able to record or play movies e Use the recommended Memory Stick p 6 This Memory Stick may not be able to record or play images correctly There may be something wrong with the Memory Stick PRO Duo Insert the Memory Stick PRO Duo again Do not eject the
153. or has scratches on it Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth p 118 C 32 00 Symptoms that are not described above have occurred Remove the disc and insert it again then operate your camcorder again e Remove the power source Reconnect it again and operate your camcorder again E 20 00 E 31 00 E 61 00 E 62 00 E 91 00 E 94 00 A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Inform them of the 5 digit code which starts from E 101 0001 Warning indicator pertaining to files Slow flashing e The file is damaged The file is unreadable Y Warning indicator pertaining to discs Slow flashing A disc is not inserted e Less than 5 minutes remains for recording movies e A disc that cannot be read or written is inserted such as the single sided disc inserted inside out Fast flashing e Your camcorder cannot recognize the disc A finalized disc is inserted into your camcorder during recording standby The disc is fully recorded e The disc recorded in the different TV color system from your camcorder is inserted when TH Movie is selected 2 You need to remove the disc Fast flashing e Your camcorder cannot recognize the disc e The disc is fully recorded An error might have occurred with the disc drive in your camcorder e A finalized disc is inserted during recording standby
154. ound in Image Database File Do you want to repair the Image Database File EST PROCESS TIME 1m YES NO REPAIR IMG DB F When mismatching is not found touch OK to finish the operation 3 Touch YES 4 When Completed appears touch 0K 76 Notes Do not apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder during this operation Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor or remove the battery pack e While the image database file on the Memory Stick PRO Duo are being repaired do not remove the Memory Stick PRO Duo Repairing for the internal memory DCR DVD810 and a Memory Stick PRO Duo are performed separately Preventing data on the internal memory from being recovered DCR DVD810 EMPTY allows you to write unintelligible data onto the internal memory In this way it may become more difficult to recover any original data When you dispose of or give the camcorder to somebody it is recommended that you perform EMPTY Notes If you perform iD EMPTY all the images are deleted To avoid the loss of important images dub or copy them on other media p 55 62 before performing EMPTY e You cannot perform AC EMPTY unless you connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet wall socket e Disconnect all cables except the AC Adaptor While performing EMPTY do not apply any vibrations or shocks to the camcorder 1 Conn
155. ow l 1 H o U White 3 White l A V Remote AUDIO i Connector o Red Red 1 x__ Video Signal flow AN connecting cable supplied Connect to the input jack of the other device AN connecting cable with S VIDEO optional When connecting to the other device via the S VIDEO jack by using an A V connecting cable with S VIDEO optional higher quality movies can be produced than with an A V connecting A 1 2 VCRs or DVD HDD recorders cable Connect the white and red plugs left right audio and the S VIDEO plug S VIDEO channel of the A V connecting cable with S VIDEO optional The yellow plug connection is not necessary Connecting only the S VIDEO plug will not output audio Notes To hide the screen indicators such as a counter on the screen of the monitor device connected touch HOME SETTINGS gt OUTPUT SETTINGS DISP OUTPUT LCD PANEL the default setting p 87 To record the date time 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 jack on the device 1 Turn on your camcorder 2 Select the media which contains the movie you want to dub p 28 3 Press F VIEW IMAGES Set TV TYPE a
156. penings with a cloth or other materials Never block the slots and openings by placing the set on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Never place the set in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided Do not place the set near or over a radiator or heat register or where it is exposed to direct sunlight Lightning For added protection for this set during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power line surges Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the set If the set has been exposed to rain or water If the set has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped or the cabinet has been damaged If the set does not operate normally when following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are specified in the Operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the set to normal operation When the set exhi
157. perates only with InfoLITHIUM battery pack H series 1 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to OFF CHG the default setting 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your camcorder Open the jack cover and connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor CHG charge lamp ge Ba To the wall outlet AC Adaptor 4 m m wall socket Power cord mains lead Match the A mark on the DC plug with the A mark on your camcorder 4 Connect the power cord mains lead to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet wall socket The CHG charge lamp lights up and charging starts 5 The CHG charge lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack Notes Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug Continued gt 21 payers umay 22 Step 2 Charging the battery pack Continued To remove the battery pack Turn the POWER switch to OFF CHG Slide the BATT battery release lever and remove the battery pack BATT battery release lever Notes When you remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor make sure that the E Movie lamp O Still lamp p 25 ACCESS lamp p 30 access lamp p 32 are turned off When you store the battery pack fully discharg
158. quired A Memory Stick PRO Duo cannot be read in the Memory Stick slot Reading data from the Memory Stick slot is slow E Installation procedure You need to install the software to your Windows computer before connecting your camcorder to the computer The installation is required only for the first time Contents to be installed and procedures may differ depending on your OS Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer Turn on the computer Notes e Log on as an Administrator for installation e Close all applications running on the computer before installing the software Place the supplied CD ROM in the disc drive of your computer The installation screen appears Handycam Application Software If the screen does not appear O Click Start then click My Computer For Windows 2000 double click My Computer O Double click SONYPICTUTIL E CD ROM disc drive Drive names such as E may vary depending on the computer Click Install Select the language for the application to be installed then click Next As the screen to confirm the connection appears connect your camcorder to the computer following the steps below Connect the AC Adaptor to a wall outlet wall socket O Turn on your camcorder Connect the y USB jack p 129 of your camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable O Touch USB CONNECT
159. recording VIDEO Select the recording format and format the disc on your camcorder p 30 Tips e You can select the disc from DISC SELECT GUIDE p 75 Recording images p 38 Editing Saving images The available functions depend on the selected media El Dubbing copying images to another type of media within your camcorder p 55 El Dubbing movies to other devices p 62 A Editing on a computer p 97 Using the supplied application software Picture Motion Browser you can import images to a computer and save them on a disc Continued 1 5 16 Using your camcorder Continued Viewing on other devices Ml Viewing images on a TV p 48 You can view the images recorded and edited on your camcorder on the connected TV Ml Playing the disc on other devices p 70 To play a disc recorded on your camcorder on other devices you need to finalize the disc first ONotes The less the recording volume of the disc is the more it takes time to finalize the disc The features of a finalized disc depend on disc type tH gt Like commercially sold DVD Recordings cannot be added this disc can be played back in PRD most DVD devices after finalizing even if there is free space left FRW Unfinalizing allows you to add VIDEO gt movies p 74 ERW The disc can be played back in Movies can be added without gt a device compatible with the unfinalizing DVD RW VR mode
160. right audio and the S VIDEO plug S VIDEO channel of the A V connecting cable with S VIDEO optional The yellow plug connection is not necessary Connecting only the S VIDEO plug will not output audio N When your TV is connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 etc if the VCR has an input selector To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV 16 9 4 3 Change the setting according to the screen aspect ratio of the TV you will view images on Turn on your camcorder Touch HOME SETTINGS OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE 16 9 or 4 3 Ok Notes When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID 1 ID 2 system set TV TYPE to 16 9 The TV switches to full mode automatically Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV When you set TV TYPE to 4 3 the image quality may deteriorate Also when the recorded image s aspect ratio switches between 16 9 wide and 4 3 the image may jitter When you play back an image recorded in 16 9 wide aspect ratio on a 4 3 TV not compatible with the 16 9 wide signal set TV TYPE to 4 3 When your TV is monaural When your TV has only one audio input jack Connect the yellow plug of the A V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white left channel or the red
161. ronment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries call toll free 1 800 822 8837 or visit http www rbrc org Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium Ion batteries Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No DCR DVD810 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego CA 92127 U S A Telephone No 858 942 2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will
162. ry may explode if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble or dispose of in fire When the lithium battery becomes weak the operating distance of the Remote Commander may shorten or the Remote Commander may not function properly In this case replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion Indicators displayed during recording playback Recording movies 1 HOME button 18 78 2 Remaining battery approx 22 Recording status STBY standby or REC recording Recording mode HQ SP LP 80 Media type 13 Counter hour minute second OPTION button 19 90 Remaining recordable time of movies Audio mode 80 DCR DVD710 DVD810 3 i Pset eann a a i 11 10 19 8 6 Recording still images Neat O N 9 O1 A 11121 2 5 Sd f z 5 10 Face Index set 82 T oeit 11 VIEW IMAGES button 35 43 12 Image si
163. s Using the AC Adaptor as the power source is recommended to prevent the power from being turned off during operation Y Tips To check the copied still images select MEMORY STICK on PHOTO MEDIA SET p 28 1 Touch A HOME gt EA OTHERS PHOTO COPY The PHOTO COPY screen appears COPY by select COPY by date COPY 2 Touch COPY by select 3 Touch the still image to be copied gt 7 ax 2 2 0 COPY Press and hold PREVIEW The selected still image is marked with y Press and hold the still image on the screen to confirm Touch 2 to return to the previous screen 4 Touch 0 YES 5 When Completed appears touch ox To copy all the still images recorded on the same day at one time In step 2 touch COPY by date COPY by date Previous Next date Touch W E to select the recording date of the desired still images then touch OK The still images recorded on the selected date are displayed on the screen Touch the still image on the screen to confirm Touch 2 to return to the previous screen Touch OK YES When Completed appears touch OK unpa Ml 57 Dividing movies m BO WO Select beforehand the media which contains the movie you want to divide p 28 1 Touch A HOME OTHERS EDIT
164. s 2 Touch g Face Index Previous Next movie Previous Next face image 3 Touch W E to select the desired movie za E 2 s e 2 5 lt gt D El Continued gt 45 Playback Continued 4 Touch amp 3 G to search for the desired face image then select the face image of the scene you want to play back Playback starts from the selected scene Notes Faces may not be detected depending on recording conditions Example People wearing glasses or hats or not facing towards the camera e Set eJ INDEX SET to ON the default setting before recording to play back movies from gJINDEX p 82 Face Index may not appear properly if no face was detected Tips e You can display the Face Index screen by touching f HOME gt gt VIEW IMAGES 8 INDEX Searching for desired images by date Date Index ma J You can efficiently search for desired images by date Select beforehand media which contains the movie you want to play back p 28 Notes You cannot use the Date Index with the disc and still images on the Memory Stick PRO Duo 1 Press gt VIEW IMAGES on your camcorder The VISUAL INDEX screen appears 2 To search for movies touch the Ej tab To search for still images touch the gy tab 3 Touch the date button at the upper right corner of the screen The recording dates of images are displayed on the scr
165. s file numbers in sequence even if the Memory Stick PRO Duo is replaced with another one RESET Assigns individual file numbers for each Memory Stick PRO Duo NIGHTSHOT LIGHT A See page 80 See page 81 FLASH MODE DCR DVD710 DVD810 You can set this function when you use an external flash optional that is compatible with your camcorder gt ON 4 Flashes every time AUTO Flashes automatically o Notes Remove any dust from the surface of the flash before using it Flash effect may be impaired if heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp e If you use the flash in bright places such as when shooting a backlit subject the flash may not be effective FLASH LEVEL DCR f DVD710 DVD810 You can set this function when you use an external flash optional that is compatible with your camcorder HIGH 4 Makes the flash level higher gt NORMAL 4 LOW 4 Makes the flash level lower Japsoowie Jno Guiziwoysng Ml Continued gt 83 84 PHOTO SETTINGS Continued REDEYE REDUC Redeye reduction RA DCR DVD710 DVD810 You can set this function when you record still images using an external flash optional that is compatible with your camcorder If you set FLASH MODE p 83 to AUTO or ON when REDEYE REDUC is set to ON appears on the screen You can prevent redeye by activating the pre flash before recording Notes The r
166. s set in the OPTION MENU Continued D EFFECT Digital effect md eae sound faithfully This When you set OLD MOVIE D appears setting is not suitable for recording and you can add an old movie effect to conversations images To cancel D EFFECT touch OFF SELF TIMER FA x When you set SELF TIMER to ON PICT EFFECT Picture ct appears on the screen effect When you press PHOTO your camcorder i starts counting down and records a still You can add special effects to an image image after about 10 seconds during recording P appears To cancel recording touch RESET gt OFF To cancel the self timer select OFF Does not use PICT EFFECT setting G Tips SEPIA e You can also operate by pressing PHOTO on Images appear in sepia the Remote Commander DCR DVD710 DVD810 p 132 B amp W Images appear in black and white PASTEL Images appear as a pale pastel drawing AA ae 1 BLT IN ZOOM MIC When you set BLT IN ZOOM MIC to ON 4 you can record sound with directivity as you move the power zoom lever The default setting is OFF MICREF LEVEL EA You can select the microphone level for recording sound Select LOW when you want to record exciting and powerful sound in a concert hall etc gt NORMAL Records various surround sounds converting them into the certain level Performing with Your Computer What you can do with Windows computer When you install
167. select the internal memory or a Memory Stick PRO Duo DCR DVD610 DVD710 In the default setting movies are recorded on a disc Still images are recorded on a Memory Stick PRO Duo only DCR DVD810 In the default setting both movies and still images are recorded on the internal memory ds Internal memory EH O Disc Movie Still image a Memory Stick PRO Duo DCR DVD810 Notes e You can record play back or edit images on the selected media When you record play back or edit images on other media select media again Selecting media for movies 4 when Completed appeare touch OK 1 Touch A HOME gt The movie media is changed E MANAGE MEDIA MOVIE MEDIA SET The movie media setting screen appears A60min INT MEMORY DISC MEMORY STICK MOVIE MEDIA SET a Select the media 2 Touch the desired media 3 Touch YES 28 Selecting media for still images DCR DVD810 1 Touch A HOME gt 5 MANAGE MEDIA PHOTO MEDIA SET The still image media setting screen appears 60min nr Memory MEMORY STICK PHOTO MEDIA SET e 2 Touch the desired media Notes e You cannot select a disc for the still image media 3 Touch YES 4 When Completed appears touch 0K The still image media is changed To confirm the selected media Slide the POWER switch to turn on the
168. sound volume of movies While playing back movies touch OPTION gt tab gt VOLUME then adjust the volume with Tips e You can switch screen to the VISUAL INDEX screen by touching A HOME D or El gt VIEW IMAGES gt VISUAL INDEX Searching for scenes with pinpoint accuracy Film Roll Index Movies can be divided by a set time and the first scene of each division is displayed on the INDEX screen You can start playing back a movie from the selected scene Select beforehand media which contains the movie you want to play back p 28 1 Press gt VIEW IMAGES on your camcorder The VISUAL INDEX screen appears 2 Touch Film Roll Index Previous Next movie Previous scene o 8 3 sec pi Next scene Changes the interval of scenes 3 Touch 3 2 to select the desired movie 4 Touch 0 to search for the desired scene Playback starts from the selected scene Tips e You can display the Film Roll Index screen by touching H HOME gt gt VIEW IMAGES INDEX Searching for desired scenes by a face Face Index The detected face images during recording are displayed on the INDEX screen You can play back the movie from the selected face image Select beforehand media which contains the movie you want to play back p 28 1 Press gt VIEW IMAGES on your camcorder The VISUAL INDEX screen appear
169. speaker For how to adjust the volume see page 45 Y USB jack 64 gt VIEW IMAGES button 35 43 DUBBING button 55 294919 9H MIND A Continued gt 1 29 130 Identifying parts and controls Continued loo N o a o O Al IN gt _ y _ no POWER switch 25 Viewfinder 27 CHG charge lamp 21 E Movie UY Still mode lamps 25 Battery pack 21 o 9 a e N E Built in microphone 40 An Active Interface Shoe compatible microphone optional will take precedence when connected Power zoom lever 40 46 PHOTO button 34 39 DC IN jack 21 START STOP button 34 39 Tripod receptacle Attach the tripod optional the length of the screw must be less than 5 5 mm 7 32 in to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw 12 BATT battery release lever 22 a a le la E DCR DVD710 DVD810 Al e N a a Active Interface Shoe sittes 6 Lens Carl Zeiss Lens 7 The Active Interface Shoe supplies 7 power to optional accessories such as a video light a flash or a microphone The accessory can be turned on or off as you operate the POWER switch on your Infrared port Remote sensor Point the Remote Commander p 132 towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder
170. ste el brillo de la pantalla LCD e La informaci n se muestra o se oculta se muestra gt se oculta cada vez que presiona DISP BATT INFO Ajuste del visor Puede usar el visor para ver las im genes a fin de evitar el desgaste de la bater a o cuando la imagen en la pantalla LCD sea de baja calidad Extraiga el visor y mire a trav s de l Ajuste el visor a su alcance visual objetivo del visor Mu vala hasta que la imagen sea clara Y Sugerencias Puede ajustar el brillo de la luz de fondo del visor al tocar am HOME g AJUSTES gt gt AJUS SON PANT LUZ F VISOR Ajuste de la correa de sujeci n Ajuste y asegure la correa de sujeci n como se muestra en la ilustraci n y sostenga correctamente la videoc mara E ouedsa ua epides emo aping yaInp ysiueds 147 Paso 5 Selecci n de un medio Puede definir en forma separada el medio que usar para peliculas y el que usar para im genes fijas Para pel culas puede seleccionar la memoria interna un disco o un Memory Stick PRO Duo Para im genes fijas puede seleccionar la memoria interna o un Memory Stick PRO Duo DCR DVD610 DVD710 En el ajuste predeterminado las pel culas se graban en un disco Las im genes fijas se graban s lo en un Memory Stick PRO Duo DCR DVD810 En el ajuste predeterminado tanto las pel culas como las im genes fijas se graban en la memoria interna ma l Memoria int
171. t by touching OPTION The images recorded on your camcorder are called original Creating the Playlist O Y A Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of the movies that you have selected The original scenes are not changed even though you edit or delete the movies in the Playlist Select beforehand the media to use to create play or edit a Playlist p 28 Y Tips To a Playlist you can add a maximum of 99 movies on the internal memory DCR DVD810 or a Memory Stick PRO Duo or 999 movies on a disc The images recorded on your camcorder are called original 1 Touch A HOME gt ES OTHERS gt PLAYLIST EDIT 2 Touch HH ADD 3 Touch the movie to be added to the Playlist a 60min A a a EE EJ ADD GE Press and hold PREVIEW The selected movie is marked with Y Press and hold the movie on the screen to confirm Touch to return to the previous screen 4 Touch 0K YES 5 When Completed appears touch ok To add all the movies to the Playlist Vi In step 2 touch EHADD ALL Touch YES YES When Completed appears touch OK To add all the movies recorded on the same day at one time In step 2 touch EH ADD by date D a 60min Previous Next date 2 Touch D E to select the recording date of the desired movies then touch OK The movies recorde
172. t in your hand or a faint sound is heard during operation This is not a malfunction A motor sound is heard in the camcorder when the disc cover is closed without a disc e Your camcorder is trying to recognize the disc This is not a malfunction Your camcorder gets warm e This is because the power has been turned on for a long time This is not a malfunction Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place The supplied Remote Commander does not function DCR DVD710 DVD810 e Set REMOTE CTRL to ON p 89 e Insert a battery into the battery case with the polarities correctly matching the marks p 132 e Remove any obstructions between the Remote Commander and the remote sensor e Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting Otherwise the Remote Commander may not function properly Another DVD device malfunctions when you use the supplied Remote Commander DCR DVD710 DVD810 Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for your DVD device or cover the sensor of your DVD device with black paper Batteries Power sources The power abruptly turns off e When approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder the camcorder is automatically turned off A SHUT OFF Change the setting of A SHUT OFF p 89 or turn on the power again or use the AC Adaptor If the time se
173. t notice On trademarks e Handycam and HANIJIY CAm are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation Memory Stick gt Memory Stick Duo Memory STICK Dua Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Memory Stick Micro MagicGate IMAGICGATE MagicGate Memory Stick and MagicGate Memory Stick Duo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation DVD RW DVD RW DVD R and DVD R DL logo are trademarks Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Dolby Digital Stereo Creator and Dolby Digital 5 1 Creator are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Microsoft Windows Windows Media Windows Vista and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc in the U S and other countries Intel Intel Core and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries Adobe the Adobe logo and Adobe Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of
174. t with QUICK ON STBY p 89 has elapsed in sleep mode your camcorder turns off automatically Turn on your camcorder again e Charge the battery pack p 21 The CHG charge lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged e Turn the POWER switch to OFF CHG p 21 e Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly p 21 e Connect the power cord mains lead to the wall outlet wall socket properly The battery charge is completed p 21 The CHG charge lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged e Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly p 21 If the problem persists disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet wall socket and contact your Sony dealer The battery pack may be damaged The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time The ambient temperature is too high or too low This is not a malfunction The battery pack has not been charged enough Fully charge the battery pack again If the problem persists replace the battery pack with a new one p 21 The indicated time may not be correct depending on the environment of use The battery pack is quickly discharged The ambient temperature is too high or low This is not a malfunction The battery pack has not been charged enough Fully charge the battery pack again Tf the problem persists replace the battery pack with a new one p 21 LCD s
175. talla Es posible que la videoc mara tarde un momento en reconocer el disco E DVD RW DVD RW Aparece una pantalla que pregunta si desea utilizar GU A SELEC DISCO Usar GUIA SELEC DISCO le permite formatear el disco siguiendo las instrucciones en pantalla Si no desea usarla avance al paso 5 E DVD R DVD R DL Puede comenzar a grabar inmediatamente despu s de que ACCESO A DISCO desaparece de la pantalla No es necesario que avance a los pasos posteriores al paso 5 5 Toque la opci n que desee en la pantalla E DVD RW Seleccione el formato de grabaci n VIDEO o VR y luego toque Ok E DVD RW Seleccione la relaci n de aspecto de la pel cula PANOR M 16 9 o 4 3 luego toque OK 6 Toque S 7 Cuando aparezca Finalizado toque Ok Cuando el proceso de formateo finalice puede comenzar a grabar en disco Y Sugerencias e Si usa un DVD RW mientras est ajustado el funcionamiento en modo Easy Handycam el formato de grabaci n se fija en el modo VIDEO Para extraer el disco Realice los pasos 1 y 2 para abrir la cubierta del disco Presione el soporte del disco en el centro del compartimento del disco y retire el disco sosteni ndolo por el borde Notas Aseg rese de no obstruir la operaci n con su mano u otros objetos al abrir o cerrar la cubierta del disco Mueva la correa hacia la parte inferior de la videoc mara y
176. tes e You cannot restore images once they are deleted Tips e You can select up to 100 images at one time Deleting movies a MO YU Select beforehand the media which contains the movie you want to delete p 28 Notes When you select DISC on MOVIE MEDIA SET p 28 you cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation p 34 Cancel Easy Handycam operation first 1 Touch HOME gt EA OTHERS DELETE 2 Touch fH DELETE 3 Touch i DELETE 4 Touch the movie to be deleted D 60min gt E a 2 2 be a ee BH DELETE ox Press and hold PREVIEW The selected movie is marked with y Press and hold the movie on the screen to confirm Touch 2 to return to the previous screen 5 Touch ox gt YES 6 When Completed appears touch ok To delete all movies at one time 2 MO O O In step 3 touch fm DELETE ALL Touch YES gt YES When Completed appears touch OK m a Ss K To delete all the movies recorded on the same day at one time In step 3 touch HHDELETE by date ca 60min y JAN 6 2008 z 1 E DELETE by date Previous Next date Touch W E to select the recording date of the desired movies then touch OK The movies recorded on the selected date are displayed on the screen Touch the movie on the screen to confirm Touch
177. the battery pack Continued When playing a disc DCR DVD610 Batey pack opened closed NP FH40 120 135 supplied NP FH50 140 155 NP FH70 300 330 NP FH100 680 745 DCR DVD710 DVD810 Battery pack opened closed NP FH40 115 135 supplied NP FH50 135 155 NP FH70 290 330 NP FH100 650 745 When the LCD backlight is on Notes See page 28 for selecting the media On the battery pack Before changing the battery pack turn the POWER switch to OFF CHG and turn off the EH Movie lamp fy Still lamp p 25 ACCESS lamp p 30 access lamp p 32 The CHG charge lamp flashes during charging or Battery Info p 22 will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions The battery pack is not attached correctly The battery pack is damaged The battery pack is worn out for Battery Info only The power will not be supplied from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder even when the power cord mains lead is disconnected from the wall outlet wall socket When attaching an optional video light it is recommended that you use an NP FH70 NP FH100 battery pack DCR DVD710 DVD810 e We do not recommend using an NP FH30 which only allows short recording and playback times with your camcorder On the charging recording playback time Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 C 77 F 1
178. their respective companies Furthermore and O are not mentioned in each case in this manual uopewoju eUONIPPY Continued gt 1 27 128 Specifications Continued Notes on the License ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG 2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG 2 PATENT PORTFOLIO WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA L L C 250 STEELE STREET SUITE 300 DENVER COLORADO 80206 C Library Expat zlib and libjpeg software are provided in your camcorder We provide this software based on license agreements with their owners of copyright Based on requests by the owners of copyright of these software applications we have an obligation to inform you of the following Please read the following sections Read license1 pdf in the License folder on the CD ROM You will find licenses in English of C Library Expat zlib and libjpeg software On GNU GPL LGPL applied software The software that is eligible for the following GNU General Public License hereinafter referred to as GPL or GNU Lesser General Public License hereinafter referred to as LGPL are included in the camcorder This informs you that you have a right to have access to modify and redistribute source code for t
179. to the write protect of the Memory Stick PRO Duo e Access to the Memory Stick PRO Duo was restricted on another device W Warning indicator pertaining to camera shake warning e The camcorder is unsteady so camera shake easily occurs Hold the camcorder steady with both hands and shoot the image However note that the camera shake warning indicator does not disappear Warning indicator pertaining to still image recording e The camcorder cannot record a still image at the moment because the camcorder is processing the still image just recorded Wait until the camcorder is ready for recording You hear a melody when the warning indicators appear on the screen p 86 Continued gt 1 1 1 bunooysajqno m 112 Warning indicators and messages Continued Description of warning messages If messages appear on the screen follow the instructions E Media Internal memory format error The format of the internal memory of your camcorder has been changed from the default format You may be able to use the internal memory again after formatting it p 72 All the data in the internal memory will be deleted Y Recording on disc disabled A malfunction has occurred with the disc and the disc cannot be used Playback prohibited e You are trying to play back an incompatible disc with your camcorder e You are trying to play back an image recorded with a c
180. ugh openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the set Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer as they may cause hazards Cleaning Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set Installation Water and Moisture Do not use power line operated sets near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc Power Cord Protection Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to the plugs receptacles and the point where the cord exits from the appliance Accessories Do not place the set on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The set may fall causing serious injury to a child or an adult and serious damage to the set Use only a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer Ventilation The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for necessary ventilation To ensure reliable Operation of the set and to protect it from overheating these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered Never cover the slots and o
181. uring Easy Handycam 43 operation p 34 when you select INT PHOTO COPY 56 MEMORY DCR DVD810 or MEMORY EDIT 58 STICK on MOVIE MEDIA SET p 28 PLAYLIST EDIT 59 3 You may not be able to use this item depending PRINT 64 on your camcorder model USB CONNECT 97 Continued gt 1 7 A HOME and e 0PTION Taking advantage of two types of menus Continued Using the HOME MENU 1 While pressing the green button turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to turn on your camcorder 2 Press ft HOME A or B A HOME Al 3 Touch the desired category Example ES OTHERS category EB somn stev sE B l DELETE PHOTO CAPTURE 1 2 a l MOVIE DUB PHOTO COPY OTHERS e o 18 e 18 4 Touch the desired item Example EDIT EN acom E DELETE DELETE DIVIDE EDIT 5 Follow the guide on the screen for further operation To hide the HOME MENU screen Touch X When you want to know something about the function of each item on the HOME MENU HELP 1 Press f Home The HOME MENU appears EJ omn stev EA l MOVIE PHOTO ME E E 2 Touch HELP The bottom of HELP turns orange ED omn stev E l MOVIE l PHOTO ME E E ED 3 Touch the item you want to know the content ED omn stev E
182. y Stick PRO Duo that has been used with another device format it with your camcorder p 72 Note that formatting erases all information on the Memory Stick PRO Duo You may not be able to play back images with your camcorder if image data are modified on a computer if image data are recorded with other devices About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack Your camcorder operates only with an InfoLITHIUM battery pack H series InfoLITHIUM H series battery packs What is an InfoLITHIUM battery pack An InfoLITHIUM battery pack is a lithium ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor charger The InfoLITHIUM battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camcorder and displays the remaining battery time in minutes With an AC Adaptor charger the remaining battery time and charging time appear uopewuoju eUONIPPY Continued gt 1 1 9 120 Maintenance and precautions Continued To charge the battery pack Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camcorder We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F until the CHG charge lamp turns off If you charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range you may not be able
183. y the most recent movie can be deleted the order of images mode of DVD RW A recording format that enables editing with your camcorder deleting and rearranging A finalized disc can be played back in DVD devices that support VR mode Refer to the instruction manual of your DVD device to see whether it supports the VR Japsooweg sno yym GulAoluy Ml Disc features VIDEO mode and VR mode 27 Glossary p 135 Figures in parentheses indicate reference pages Disc types and symbols DVD RW DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL Symbols used in this manual VIDEO VB HS 0 Both 16 9 wide and 4 3 movie can be recorded on the same disc 30 Deleting the most recent movie 52 Deleting or editing movie on your camcorder 51 Using a disc repeatedly by formatting even if the disc becomes full 72 Finalizing required to play on other devices 67 Making longer recordings on a side of a disc Formatting deletes all images and returns the recording media to its original empty state p 72 Even when using a new disc format it with your camcorder p 30 Finalizing is required to play the disc in a DVD drive on a computer A DVD RW that is not finalized may cause the computer to malfunction Continued gt 1 3 14 Media for your camcorder Continued Recording time of movies Figures in the table are the approximate recording time in
184. ying back with ease Easy Handycam operation Continued OTips e When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen e You can slow down the playback speed by touching e 1 during pause e You can adjust the volume by touching ft HOME gt 5 SETTINGS SOUND SETTINGS VOLUME then with e You can change the movie media with MOVIE MEDIA SET p 28 Still images Touch the y tab and the still image to be played back Returns to the VISUAL _ IE 7 INDEX screen 60min liw 14 14 Side show p 47 101 0014 ee Recording date time Goes to the VISUAL L Zs Tn Ei INDEX screen Previous Next The setting of DATA CODE is fixed to DATE TIME p 84 Tips e You can switch the still image media with PHOTO MEDIA SET DCR DVD810 p 28 To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY A again MEM disappears from the screen Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation Touch f HOME C or B to display the menu items available for setup changes p 17 78 Notes Most of the menu items automatically return to the default settings The settings of some menu items are fixed For details see page 79 DVD RW is formatted with VIDEO mode p 13 You cannot use the OPTION menu Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to
185. ze 82 13 Remaining recordable number of still i images 83 83 11 14 7 13 14 Recording folder a When PHOTO MEDIA SET is Viewing movies MEMORY STICK 9 M5 2 18 4177151 6 15 Return button as It 3 16 Playback mode ersten 0 00 08 17 Current movie number Total number of recorded movies a When MOVIE MEDIA SET is INT pr 101 0013 MEMORY DCR DVD810 or Gs Es Ge amp MEMORY STICK 20 19 7 18 18 Previous Next button 35 44 xx Viewing still images 19 Video operation buttons 35 44 E 20 Data file name Scene number T f if a F 22 21 Current still image number Total 3 PEM ation a ina Y number of recorded still images 107 E 22 Playback folder When PHOTO MEDIA SET is MEMORY STICK E 101 0014 Ed Ed gt E 23 Slide show button 47 fi hee 20 24 18 7 123l 24 VISUAL INDEX button 35 43 Continued gt 1 33 134 Indicators displayed during recording playback Continued Indicators when you made Indicator Meaning changes NW Warning 110 Q Following indicators appear during a gt recording playback to indicate the settings PictBridge connecting of your camcorder 64 Upper left Upper right Bottom I TE som EN Indicator Meaning 7 e Face Index set 82 Ela Manual focus 92 i SCENE SELECTION

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