Sony DCR-DVD710 - Dvd Digital Handycam Camcorder, Operating Manual

Page 1: ... Getting Started _ Recording Playback 34 Editing _ Utilizing Media _ Customizing Your Camcorder Performing with Your _ Computer Troubleshooting _ Additional _ Information l Quick _ Reference Spanish Quick Guide _ Gufa rapida en espanol oyp R RW DVD _WrItIIbIe DVD R DL 2008 Sony Corporation MEMORY STICK 1M ll InfoLiTHIU CJ SERIES ...

Page 2: ... 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...

Page 3: ...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 Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power co...

Page 4: ... 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 If you have any questions about this product you may call Sony Customer Information Center 1 800 222 S0NY 7669 The number below is for the FCC related matters only Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No DCR DVD61O Resp...

Page 5: ...See page 13 for details Your camcorder is supplied with two kinds of operations guides Operating Guide This manual PMB Guide 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 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 li...

Page 6: ...ual You cannot use any type of memory card other than those mentioned above Memory Stick PRO Duo can be used only with Memory Stick PRO compatible equipment 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 Usi...

Page 7: ...pending on the countries regions To view your recordings on a TV you need an NTSC system based TV Television programs films video tapes and 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 DVD81O or a Memory Stick PRO Duo I...

Page 8: ...is manual refers to 8cm DVD discs In this manual the internal memory DCR DVD81O a disc and a Memory Stick PRO Duo are called the media Unless otherwise specifically indicated illustrations in this manual are based on DCR DVD81O Design and specifications of media and other accessories are subject to change without notice About the marks used in this manual The operations available depend on the med...

Page 9: ...nd recording DCR DVD710 DVD810 40 Starting to record quickly OUICK ON 41 Recording in dark places NightShot plus 41 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 41 Recording in mirror mode 41 Playback 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 46 Using PB zoom 46 Playing back ...

Page 10: ...CLOCKIOO LANG 88 Items to set clock and language GENERAL SET 88 Other setup items Activating functions using the C OPTION MENU 90 Using the OPTION MENU 90 Recording items on the OPTION MENU 91 Viewing items on the OPTION MENU 91 Functions set in the C OPTION MENU 92 Performing with Your Computer What you can do with Windows computer 97 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 101 Warning indicators and mes...

Page 11: ...POTLlGHT 94 Focusing on the dog on the left side of the screen t r _ Fireworks with all its splendor FOCUS 92 SPOT FOCUS 92 FI REWORKS 93 FOCUS 92 Getting a good shot of a ski slope or beach Asleeping child under dim light 8ACK LIGHT 41 8EACH 94 SNOW 94 NightShot plus 41 COLOR SLOW SHTR 95 Checking your golf swing SPORTS 94 11 ...

Page 12: ... images you can select either MOVIE MEDIA SET or PHOTO MEDIA SET DCR DVD810 according to your needs y 7 i r 0 A Using the MOVIE DUB function on the camcorder you can dub movies recorded on the internal memory DCR DVD81O or a Memory Stick PRO Duo to a disc without connecting another device p 55 I 11 _ 1 T Notes You may not be able to dub movie contents depending on the type of your camcorder For de...

Page 13: ...ng format that enables editing with your camcorder deleting and rearranging the order of images 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 mode of DVD RW II m E e I o C I 3 CO o CL CD VIDEO mode and VR mode iF Glossary p 135 Figures in parentheses indicate reference pages DVD RW DVD R ...

Page 14: ... 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 ona 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 cau...

Page 15: ... the recording format and format the disc on your camcorder p 30 Tips You can select the disc from DISC SELECT GUIDE p 75 Recording images p 38 J Editing Saving images The available functions depend on the selected media Dubbing copying images to another type of media within your camcorder p 55 Dubbing movies to other devices p 62 Editing on a computer p 97 Using the supplied application software ...

Page 16: ...isc depend on disc type Recordings cannot be added even if there is free space left Unfinalizing allows you to add movies p 74 Like commercially sold DVD this disc can be played back in most DVD devices after finalizing 20 1 The disc can be played back in Movies can be added without a device compatible with the unfinalizing DVD RW VR mode The disc can be played back without finalizing But finalizi...

Page 17: ...TINGS category 1 To customize your camcorder p 78 1 You can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation p 34 For items available in the iii SETTINGS category see page 79 2 The item is available during Easy Handycam operation p 34 when you select INT MEMORY DCR DVD81O or MEMORY STICK on MOVIE MEDIA SET p 28 3 You may not be able to use this item depending on your camcorder model 59 45 45 43...

Page 18: ...ple m OTHERS category EBQUO fElY J 1t1II DELETE II PHOTO CAPTURE I MOVIE DUB 4 Touch the desired item Example EDIT 1I3I 60mI I t J DELen I I DELI TE I DIVIDE I 5 Follow the guide on the screen for further operation To hide the HOME MENU screen Touch 00 When you want to know something about the function of each item on the HOME MENU HELP 1 Press A HOME The HOME MENU appears MOV i I I PHOTO 2 Touch ...

Page 19: ...pply the option touch YES otherwise touch NO To deactivate the HELP Touch m HELP again in step 2 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 0 OPTION II m o CQ E I 3 n o CD 19 ...

Page 20: ... item supplied AC Adaptor 1 p 21 Power cord mains lead 1 p 21 AN connecting cable 1 p 48 62 9 II Imo CI USB cable 1 p 64 s Wireless Remote Commander DCR DVD710 DVD810 1 p 132 A button type lithium battery is already installed Rechargeable battery pack NP FH40 1 p 21 CD ROM Handycam Application Software 1 p 97 Picture Motion Browser Software PMB Guide Operating Guide This manual 1 ...

Page 21: ...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 Match the mark on the DC plug with the 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 ...

Page 22: ...rn the POWER switch to OFF CHO Slide the BATT battery release lever 0 and remove the battery pack f 22 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 CHO then press DISP BATT INFO DISPI BATT INFO Afte...

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Page 24: ...p 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 eve...

Page 25: ...ill To record still images Go to step 3 when you turn on your camcorder for the first time 2 Touch A HOME ii SETTINGS CLOCK 00LANG CLOCK SET The CLOCK SET screen appears NEXT 3 Select the desired geographical area with alg then touch NEXT 4 Set DST SET or SUMMERTIME then touch NEXT 5 Set V year with aID 6 Select M with aID then set the month with DIg 7 Set D day hour and minute in the same way the...

Page 26: ... 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 minutes to save battery power A SHUT OFF p 89 Tips The date and time does not appear during recording but they are automatically recor...

Page 27: ...OME iii SETTINGS SOUND DISP SET LCD BRIGHT p 86 and adjust the brightness of the LCD screen The information is displayed or hidden display no display each time you press DISP BATT INFO 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 Vie...

Page 28: ... Stick PRO Duo only DCR DVD810 In the default setting both movies and still images are recorded on the internal memory Movie i Internal memory Disc o Still image Memory Stick PRO Duo DCR DVD81O Notes 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 28 1 Touch A HOME MANAGE MEDIA MOVIE MEDIA SEn The movie media ...

Page 29: ...ges DC Dvg 1Q 1 Touch A HOME MANAGE MEDIA PHOTO MEDIA SEn The still image media setting screen appears rDClJ60mln I INT UI MORV _ORY 8T1Cic j PHOTO MEDIA SET CA l60mln SHiV 5 1eh 140m 2 Touch the desired media Internal memory Notes You cannot select a disc for the still image media Disc The icon differs depending on the disc type p 13 3 Touch YES 4 When Completed appears touch lOKI The still image...

Page 30: ...er OPEN switch 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 camcorder to recognize the disc DVD RW DVD RW A s...

Page 31: ...ding 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...

Page 32: ...RO Duo into the Memory Stick Duo slot in the right direction until it clicks e Close the Memory Stick Duo cover Face the mark towards the LCD screen 3 If you select MEMORY STICK in Step 5 for movie recording slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the It 1I Movie lamp lights up If the POWER switch is set to OFF CHG tum it on while pressing the green button The Create a new Image Database File scre...

Page 33: ...nough 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...

Page 34: ...I ON CHIlI MODE POWER OCHG on 00 Movies tt 11 Still Images 0 1 Turn the POWER switch I g until the tt 11 Movie oa lamp lights up 8a 2 Press EASY AJ 1 Turn the POWER switch g until the 0 Still lamp lights up 2 Press EASY AJ EASY lIt liJ appears on the 1 screen c 0 EASY lIt liJ appears on the Qt j screen 0 I l 0 00 00 140l1li 3 Press START STOP BJ or to start recording STARTI SlOP I J STBY REC To st...

Page 35: ...ess E VIEW IMAGES OJ or Q The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the screen It may take some time to display the thumbnails 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 n n tab and the movie to be played back ll i 1 T4I 7 14 ri Toggles Play or Pause as you touch 0 00 14 Returns to the VISUAL tsIC1J60mi...

Page 36: ...the volume by touching ft HOME iii SETTINGS SOUND SETTINGS VOLUME then with c J You can change the movie media with MOVIE MEDIA SET p 28 Still images Touch the 1 1 tab and the still image to be played back Recording date time Side show p 47 14 14 Cl60min l OM Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen Goes to the VISUAL INDEX screen PreviouslNext The setting of DATA CODE is fixed to DATEITIME p 84 9 Tips ...

Page 37: ...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 adisc on other devices Finalize To view movies stored on a disc on other devices or a computer you need to finalize the disc For d...

Page 38: ...e pressing the green button r I 1 I III START STOP Q aSTART STOP 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 DVD81O or MEMORY STICK is selected on MOVIE MEDIA SET p 28 ...

Page 39: ...s GII_ ceo 4000 Q GmW 0 c CD Flashing Lights up 11111111 appears next to l or 0 When 11111111 disappears the image has been recorded a CD n Q CI CCI l 0 cr l n Notes You cannot record still images on a disc Tips See page 14 for the recordable time of movies and page 83 for the number of recordable still images jJ appears when jJINDEX SET is set to ON the default setting during movie recording p 82...

Page 40: ...er 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 an...

Page 41: ...CK ON during recording your camcorder stops recording and becomes sleep mode ON I IOFF NlGHTSHOTPLUS I mid Infrared port To record in dark places set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON to display 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 Adjust the focus...

Page 42: ...rees to the camcorder CD then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side 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 ...

Page 43: ...en you select DISC on MOVIE MEDIA SET p 28 a disc type appears You cannot search for movies by recording date Displays movies 2 Press E VIEW IMAGES or g The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the screen It may take some time to display the thumbnails You can play back images recorded on the media selected in the media setting p 28 DCR DVD61 O DVD71 0 In the default setting movies on a disc are played ...

Page 44: ...rEEJ G I d TNextmovie hi I 0 OPTION I D Reverse Forward Tips Touch 1 1 1 lsl 1 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 1 I lsl 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...

Page 45: ...he VISUAL INDEX screen appears 2 Touch tI l Film Roll Index PreviouslNext movie Previous scene 3 Touch ala to select the desired movie 4 Touch aID to search for the desired scene Playback starts from the selected scene Tips You can display the Film Roll Index screen by touching A HOME 8 VIEW IMAGES tI lINDEX The detected face images during recording are displayed on the INDEX screen You can play b...

Page 46: ...dia which contains the movie you want to play back p 28 U Notes You cannot use the Date Index with the disc and still images on the Memory Stick PRO Duo 1 Press B VIEW IMAGES on your camcorder The VISUAL INDEX screen appears 2 To search for movies touch the l1 tab To search for still images touch the Q tab 3 Touch the date button at the upper right corner of the screen The recording dates of image...

Page 47: ... stop the slide show To restart touch 10 III again Notes You cannot operate playback zoom during slide show Tips You can also play back the slide show by touching C OPTION tab SLIDE SHOW on the VISUAL INDEX screen While playing back still images you can set continuous slide show playback by touching C OPTION IE tab SLIDE SHOW SET As the default setting is ON C l is displayed on the LCD screen and ...

Page 48: ...hen connecting to the other device via the S VIDEO jack by using an AN connecting cable with S VIDEO optional higher quality images can be produced than with an AN connecting cable Connect the white and red plugs left right audio and the S VIDEO plug S VIDEO channel of the AN connecting cable with S VIDEO optional The yellow plug connection is not necessary Connecting only the S VIDEO plug will no...

Page 49: ...tween 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 right channel plug to the audi...

Page 50: ... 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 DVD81O 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 PLAYL...

Page 51: ...ss and hold the movie on the screen to confirm Touch I I to return to the previous screen 5 Touch IOKI YES 6 When Completed appears touch lOKI To delete all movies at one time IiiI G J D In step 3 touch UtIDELETE ALL Touch YES YES When Completed appears touch lOKI To delete all the movies recorded on the same day at one time 1iiIG J D In step 3 touch ntnDELETE by date PreviouslNext date Touch Dig ...

Page 52: ...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 You can delete a movie when viewing it by touching 0 OPTION Deleting s k _ _ _ _ _ v v Select beforehand the media which contains the still image ...

Page 53: ... are displayed on the screen Touch the still image on the screen to confirm Touch I I to return to the previous screen To delete all the still images recorded on the same day at one time i D In step 3 touch IIIlDELETE by date Touch lOKI YES When Completed appears touch lOKI Notes You cannot delete still images from the Memory Stick PRO Duo ifthe still images are protected by another device Tips To...

Page 54: ...APTURE 0 00 09 J 5 1ch 4000 10K Returns to the beginning of the selected movie 4 Touch lOKI 11I1111I appears while the still image is captured and stored on the media you selected To capture another still image touch I I and repeat from step 2 To finish the operation touch I I 00 Notes The media where you want to save still images has to have enough free space Recording date and time of created st...

Page 55: ...uch media which contains the movie to be dubbed DCR lLJ 0 DVD6101 DVD710 DCR i 0 DVD810 Ii lLJ 0 Ii Tips To check dubbed movies on the disc select DISC on MOVIE MEDIA SET p 28 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 Ef3 OTHERS MOVIE DUB Or press DUBBING on your camcorder DCR DVD81 0 DUBBING 4 Touch the...

Page 56: ... When Completed appears touch lOKI To back up movies that have not been backed up yet CD In step 3 touch BACKUP Touch Backs up unbacked up movies YES When Completed appears touch lOKI If 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 CD U Notes If movies are backed up o...

Page 57: ...uch I I to return to the previous screen 4 Touch lOKI YES 5 When Completed appears touch lOKI To copy all the still images recorded on the same day at one time CD In step 2 touch COPY by date PreviouslNext date Touch DID to select the recording date of the desired still images then touch lOKI The still images recorded on the selected date are displayed on the screen Touch the still image on the sc...

Page 58: ... 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 I III and the actu...

Page 59: ... added to the Playlist The selected movie is marked with Press and hold the movie on the screen to confirm Touch I Ito return to the previous screen 4 Touch lOKI YES 5 When Completed appears touch lOKI To add all the movies to the Playlist CD In step 2 touch ltlADD ALL Touch YES YES When Completed appears touch lOKI To add all the movies recorded on the same day at one time Ii ILJ CD In step 2 tou...

Page 60: ...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 lLl CD Touch A HOME tl3 OTHERS PLAYLIST EDIT Touch ERASE To erase all the movies from the Playlist touch ERASE ALL YES YES Then when Completed appears t...

Page 61: ...as been selected with I III CD Touch ft HOME Ei3 OTHERS PLAYLIST EDIT Touch DIVIDE Touch the movie that you want to divide The selected movie is played back Touch I III at the point where you want to divide The movie pauses Play and pause toggles as you press I III Touch lOKI YES o When Completed appears touch lOKI Tips When you select multiple movies the movies are moved following the order appea...

Page 62: ...IDEO jack I liN S VIDEO I i I VCRs or DVD HDD recorders VIDEO e Wh ite AUDIO 0 Red cable Connect the white and red plugs left right audio and the S VIDEO plug S VIDEO channel of the AN 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 mo...

Page 63: ...o the input mode 5 Connect your camcorder to the recording device VCR or DVDI HDO recorder with the AN connecting cable supplied I or an AN connecting cable with S VIDEO optional 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...

Page 64: ...LJ You can print out still images using a PictBridge compliant printer without connecting the camcorder to a computer t 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 S...

Page 65: ... from your camcorder or the printer To remove the Memory Stick PRO Duo from your camcorder Ifthe 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 ima...

Page 66: ... 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 GUIDE Your camcorder advises you of the right disc for ...

Page 67: ...required DVD RW Finalizing is not required except in the following cases CD To create a DVD menu 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 r I i I Make desired settings I for the DVD menu I...

Page 68: ...rompts you to con rm that you wish to add movies Make a new recording 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 To play back a disc in other devices after adding movies p 69 68 r I I Make desired settings I for the DVD menu I I I 1 1 Playback on othe...

Page 69: ...ble sided disc you must finalize each side of the disc 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 1 1 Movie or Q Still lamp goes off Finalizing restarts when you connect the AC Adaptor ...

Page 70: ...me 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 If you have created a DVD menu p 69 you can select the desired scene in the menu If you finalize the disc p 67 that was re...

Page 71: ...a selected on MOVIE MEDIA SET p 28 Touch i HOME 8 MANAGE MEDIA MEDIA INFO You can check other information by touching To tum off the display touch 00 Notes The calculation for the space of the internal memory DCR DVD81O 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...

Page 72: ...ock 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 A DVD R DVD R DL cannot be forma...

Page 73: ...eted appears touch lOKI 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 ...

Page 74: ...n your camcorder 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder 6 When Completed appears touch lOKI 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 n...

Page 75: ...r 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 MANAGEMEDIA 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 settin...

Page 76: ...he image database file lIE3I CD 80m Inconsi tencies found in Image Oat b File Do you want to repair the Image Oatab FU EST PROCESSTIIolE lm VES I NO When mismatching is not found touch lOKI to finish the operation 3 Touch YES 4 When Completed appears touch lOKI Notes Do not apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder during this operation Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor or remove the bat...

Page 77: ... of important images dub or copy them on other media p 55 62 before performing i EMPTY o You cannot perform Ii EMPTY unless you connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet wall socket o Disconnect all cables except the AC Adaptor o While performing i EMPTY do not apply any vibrations or shocks to the camcorder 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder then connect the power cord m...

Page 78: ...ClJ60_ STaY J U III IIOVIESETTINOS II PHOTO SETT1NOS I 112 r e c r I IIIVIEW IMAGES SET II SOUNDillISP SET I 3 Touch the desired setup item If the item is not on the screen touch Dig to change the page EIIc a60 J 13 III REe II lOEII AUDIO IIIQDE 1 112 1NlGtmIHO rUGHT II WIDUELECT 1 III DIGITAL ZOOIl II STEAlMIHOT I f IJ I 8II 4 Touch the desired item If the item is not on the screen touch ElIEi to...

Page 79: ...INDEX SET 2 82 DlSP OUTPUT 87 CLOCK oo LANG po 88 PHOTO SETTINGS po 82 II IMAGE SIZE 2 82 FILE NO 83 NIGHTSHOT LIGHT 80 GUIDEFRAME 81 FLASH MODE 1 2 83 FLASH lEVEL 1 83 CLOCK SET 2 25 AREA SET 88 DST SET SUMMERTIME 88 00LANGUAGE SET 2 88 GENERAL SET po 88 Ita DEMO MODE 88 CALIBRATION 122 C Q 3 N Q C C 3 C Q C CD REDEYE REDUC l 84 A SHUT OFF 89 VIEW IMAGES SET po 84 QUICK ON STBY 89 REMOTE CTRL 1 8...

Page 80: ...edia p 28 AUDIO MODE OCR DVD710 DVD810 n You can select audio recording format 5 1ch SURROUND C 5 1ch Records 5 1ch surround sound 2ch STEREO 2ch Records stereo sound NIGHTSHOT LIGHT A When using either the NightShot plus p 41 or the So NIGHTSHOT PLS p 95 function to record you can record clearer images by setting NIGHTSHOT LIGHT which emits infrared light invisible The default setting is ON U Not...

Page 81: ...ly DCR DVD71 O DVDS1 0 OFF Up to 25 x zoom is performed optically 50x Up to 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 GUIDEFRAME A You can display the frame and check that the subject is horizontal or vertical by setting GUIDEFRAME to ON The frame is no...

Page 82: ...e 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 Touch CD then If the item is not on the screen touch Ell o to change the page How to set HOME MENU page 78 0 OPTION MEN...

Page 83: ...ce even if the Memory Stick PRO Duo is replaced with another one 2GB FILE NO File number It Tips 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 record...

Page 84: ...nd other conditions VIEW IMAGES SET Items to customize the display EDGlIeo STaY n lSI IIIMOVlESETTlNGS II PHOTOSETT1NGS I 112 r l I o iiI1 VIEW IMAGES SET II SOUNDIDISP SET I Touch CD then 0 If the item is not on the screen touch 0 o to change the page How to set HOME MENU page 78 0 OPTION MENU page 90 The default settings are marked with DATA CODE A C During playback your camcorder displays the i...

Page 85: ... on your camcorder Gil60mln rt O Ellal60mln l 5 1Ch Still image Movie SteadyShot off Brightness lIDWhite balance Gain l Shutter speed ID Aperture value ID Exposure 9 Tips i appears in the following cases Still images recorded on your camcorder using an optional flash DCR DVD71 0 DVD81O Still images recorded on other cameras using a flash The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect y...

Page 86: ...ness of the LCD screen s backlight 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 If you open the LCD panel 180 degrees to face the screen outside and close the LCD panel to the camcorder body the settin...

Page 87: ...OUTPUT SETTINGS Items for when connecting other devices Touch D then If the item is not on the screen touch 13 o to change the page How to set A HOME MENU page 78 The default settings are marked with TV TYPE i See page 48 DISP OUTPUT 11 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...

Page 88: ...for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options GENERAL SET Other setup items fEll 0160 Jl Ell IIIOUTPlIT SETTINGS II ClOClll iolLANG I Touch G then If the item is not on the screen touch Ell g to change the page How to set h HOME MENU page 78 The default settings are marked with DEMO MODE You can view the demonstration in about 10 minutes after you tum the POWER switch to 101 Movie ...

Page 89: ...OFF is automatically set to NEVER QUICK ON STBY You can set the time after which the camcorder turns off automatically in sleep mode The default setting is lOmin Notes A SHUT OFF does not work in sleep mode p 41 REMOTE CTRI Remote control DCR DVD710 A DVD810J You can use the supplied Remote Commander p 132 The default setting is ON 9 Tips Set to OFF to prevent your camcorder from responding to a c...

Page 90: ...ing then touch lOKI 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 I Tab 2 Touch the desired item If you cannot find the desired item touch another tab to change the page a60mln STay j zi t p ik J J FOCUS MANUAL 90 If you canno...

Page 91: ...DER 95 ADD 0 59 D EFFECT ADD by date 0 en 96 59 Q PICT EFFECT 96 ADD ALL 0 59 3 8 PRINT 0 64 ciiiI tab SLIDE SHOW 47 Q REC MODE 0 80 VOLUME 0 86 C BLT IN ZOOM MIC 96 DATA CODE 0 84 3 n Q MICREF LEVEL 96 SLIDE SHOW SET 47 CI jj IMAGE SIZE 0 82 COPIES 64 SELF TIMER 96 DATEITIME 64 FLASH MODE 0 83 SIZE 64 DVD MENU 69 Items that are included also in the HOME MENU Items that are included also in the HO...

Page 92: ...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 EJJ You can select ...

Page 93: ...he point where you want to fix and adjust the exposure on the screen 1 appears Touch END You can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject so that it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background such as subjects in the spotlight on stage r Ci80ml n s nl IY ll CD II AUTO SPOt MEtER FleXible J spot meter L JJ EXPOSURE EJ D Touch MANUAL...

Page 94: ...TE BAL setting is cleared when you set SCENE SELECTION WHITE BAL White J balance L J j You can adjust the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment 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 fluorescen...

Page 95: ...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 oJ When you set COLOR SLOW SHTR to ON you can record an image brighter in color even in dark places 1 appears on the screen To cancel COLOR SLOW SHTR...

Page 96: ... the power zoom lever The default setting is OFF MICREF LEVEL R 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 NORMAL Records various surround sounds converting them into the certain level LOW f Records surround sound faithfully This setting is not suitable for recording conversations SELF TIMER R When yo...

Page 97: ...ot 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 Other...

Page 98: ...he software Place the supplied CD ROM in the disc drive of your computer The installation screen appears If the screen does not appear oClick Start then click My Computer For Windows 2000 double click My Computer e 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 N...

Page 99: ...using the USB cable Tips If the USB SELECT screen does not appear touch A HOME IE OTHERS USB CONNECT Remove the CD ROM from the disc drive of your computer Operating the Picture Motion Browser To start Picture Motion Browser click Start All 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 ...

Page 100: ...ile 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 ...

Page 101: ...ket p 21 The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on 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 I minute If the functions still do not work press the RESET button p 129 using a sharp point...

Page 102: ...nction DCR DVD71 01 DVD81 0 Set REMOTE CTRL to ON p 89 Insert a battery into the battery case with the polarities correctly matching the marks p 132 Remove any obstructions between the Remote Commander and the remote sensor 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 ...

Page 103: ... again If the problem persists replace the battery pack with a new one p 21 LCD screenNiewfinder 0 The image in the viewfinder has disappeared Close the LCD panel No image is displayed in the viewfinder when the LCD panel is open p 27 The disc cannot be removed Make sure the power source battery pack or AC Adaptor is connected correctly p 21 The disc is damaged or is dirty with fingerprints etc In...

Page 104: ...leep mode by pressing QUICK ON p 41 Your camcorder is recording the image you have just shot on the media The media has run out of space Format the media internal memory DCR DVD81O 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 addit...

Page 105: ... be able to compensate for excessive vibrations 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 DVD71 0 DVD81 0 Press and hold DISP BATT INFO for a few seconds to tur...

Page 106: ... This is not a malfunction p 119 Images recorded on other devices may neither be played back nor displayed in actual size This is not a malfunction p 119 III is indicated on an image in the VISUAL INDEX screen Loading of the data may have failed It may be indicated correctly when you tum off the power and then tum it on again or repeat removing and inserting the Memory Stick PRO Duo a couple of ti...

Page 107: ...d scene from the menu screen Refer to the instruction manual of the playback device for further information You cannot play back the Memory Stick PRO Duo or the Memory Stick PRO Duo is not recognized The device may not support a Memory Stick PRO Duo Unable to edit Select a media to be edited by touching A HOME l II MANAGE MEDIA MOVIE MEDIA SET or PHOTO MEDIA SET p 28 You cannot edit movies recorde...

Page 108: ... the following discs DVD RW VR mode DVD RW DVD R DVD RDL You cannot edit or record additional images on a disc using other devices You may not be able to edit or record additional images on a disc recorded on your camcorder using other devices Connectingl J ubb ng 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 Mak...

Page 109: ... MOVIE TELE MACRO FADER NightShot plus So NIGHTSHOT PLS NightShot plus D EFFECT SCENE SELECTION FADER The following list shows examples of unworkable combinations of functions and menu items BACKLIGHT WIDE SELECT AUTO SLW SHUTTR SPOT FOCUS TELE MACRO EXPOSURE SPOT METER SPOT METER FIREWORKS MANUAL in EXPOSURE OLD MOVIE So NIGHTSHOT PLS SCENE SELECTION COLOR SLOW SHTR D EFFECT FADER SCENE SELECTION...

Page 110: ...d operate your camcorder again E 20 DD I E 31 DD I E 61 DD I E 62 DD I E 91 DD I E 94 DD 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 The file is damaged The file is unreadable Warning indicator pertaining to discs...

Page 111: ... recording See page 6 for the type of Memory Stick PRO Duo you can use in your camcorder 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 SJ Warning indicators pertaining to Memory Stick PRO Duo formatting T...

Page 112: ...disc may enable you to use the disc on your camcorder DVD RW DVD RW only p 72 SJ Reinsert the Memory Stick 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 5SJThis Memory Stick is not formatted correctly Check the format then format the Memory Stick PRO Duo with your camcorder if necessa...

Page 113: ...the printer Switch off the printer and switch it on again then disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it Others No further selection is possible To a Playlist you can add 99 movies on the internal memory DCR DVD81O 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 copyin...

Page 114: ... to view the playback image on a TV it must be an NTSC system based TV with an AUDIO VIDEO input jack NTSC PAL 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 Australia Austria Belgium China Czech Republic Denmark Finland Germany Holland Hong Kong Hungary Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zea...

Page 115: ...ME p 88 World time difference Time zone c R Area setting differ eneas GMT Lisbon London 01 00 Berlin Paris 02 00 Helsinki Cairo Istanbul 03 00 Moscow Nairobi 03 30 Tehran 04 00 Abu Dhabi Baku 04 30 Kabul 05 00 Karachi Islamabad 05 30 Calcutta New Delhi 06 00 Almaty Dhaka 06 30 Rangoon 07 00 Bangkok Jakarta 08 00 Hong Kong Singapore Beijing 09 00 Seoul Tokyo 09 30 Adelaide Darwin 10 00 Melbourne Sy...

Page 116: ...automatically When the capacity of a file number exceeds 9 999 another folder is created to record new movie files The folder name goes up 101 PNVO1 102PNVO1 Still image files JPEG files The extension of the files is 1PG 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 lOlMSDCF 1 02MSDCF...

Page 117: ...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 Place the symbol facing outwards Recording is made on the rear side When using...

Page 118: ...ch 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 OSlMac OS does not have...

Page 119: ...force the Memory Stick PRO Duo into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor in 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 On a Memory Stick PRO Duo up to 8 GB of Memory Stick PRO Duo and Memory Stick PRO HG Duo are confirmed t...

Page 120: ... 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 battery time will be...

Page 121: ...the camcorder and accessories in the following locations Anywhere extremely hot cold or humid Never leave them exposed to temperatures above 60 C 140 OF 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 m...

Page 122: ...uch 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 G Tum on your camcorder Touch h HOME Ii SETTINGS GENERALSET CALIBRAnON CAUBRATION 1 3 I CANCEL I Touch x displayed on the screen 3 times with the comer of a Memory Stick PRO Duo or the like Th...

Page 123: ... 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 CD Pull out the viewfinder While pushing in the tab on the bottom of the viewfinder with ...

Page 124: ... 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 dat...

Page 125: ...pprox 680000 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 DVD71 0 DVD81 0 3 mm 116 type CCD Charge Coupled Device Gross Approx 1 070 000 pixels Effective Movie 16 9 Approx 670 000 pixels Effective Still 16 9 Approx 750 000 pixels Effective Still 4 3 Approx 1 000 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar DCR...

Page 126: ...tal number of pixels 123 200 560 x 220 General Power requirements DC 6 8 VI7 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 9W Viewfinder 2 7 W DCR DVD710 LCD 3 3 W Viewfinder 2 9 W DCR DVD810 LCD 2 9W Viewfinder 2 5 W Operating temperature o C to 40 C 32 OF to 104 oF Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 O...

Page 127: ...tick 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 V...

Page 128: ...er 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 an...

Page 129: ...ton 18 78 Zoom buttons 40 46 START STOP button 34 39 Z RESET button Initializes all the settings including the setting of the date and time ID QUICK ON button and lamp 41 lID EASY button 34 1Q Viewfinder lens adjustment lever 27 1 t 1 BACK LIGHT button 41 ff2 Speaker Playback sounds come out from the speaker For how to adjust the volume see page 45 USB jack 64 HI B VIEW IMAGES button 35 43 1 DUBBI...

Page 130: ...Active Interface Shoe compatible microphone optional will take precedence when connected I Power zoom lever 40 46 ID PHOTO button 34 39 rnJ DC IN jack 21 1Q START STOP button 34 39 j 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 1g BATT battery release lever 22 DCR DVD7 1O DVD8 10 ...

Page 131: ...en press down and pull out the accessory When you are recording movies with an external flash optional connected to the accessory shoe tum off the power of the external flash to prevent charging noise being recorded When an external microphone optional is connected it takes precedence over the built in microphone p 40 2J Disc cover 30 Hook for a shoulder belt Attach a shoulder belt optional Grip b...

Page 132: ...image SCAN SLOW buttons 35 44 PreviouslNext buttons 35 44 ID PLAY button 35 44 STOP button 35 44 I DISPLAY button 22 I Transmitter ID START STOP button 34 39 M Power zoom buttons 40 46 DJ PAUSE button 35 44 VISUAL INDEX button 35 43 Displays a VISUAL INDEX screen when you press this during playback ENTER buttons When you press any button on the VISUAL INDEXIFace Index Film Roll Index Playlist scre...

Page 133: ...ecordable number of still images 83 83 IHl Recording folder When PHOTO MEDIA SET is MEMORY STICK Return button Playback mode I1ZI Current movie number Total number of recorded movies When MOVIE MEDIA SET is INT MEMORY DCR DVD81O or MEMORY STICK 11m PreviouslNext button 35 44 Video operation buttons 35 44 Data file name Scene number Current still image number Total number of recorded still images 2...

Page 134: ...They are not displayed while recording However you can check them as DATA CODE during playback p 84 You can view the recording date and time on another device etc SUB T DATE p 82 Tips The contents and positions of the indicators illustrated here may differ from the actual indicators on the screen of your camcorder Some indicators do not appear depending on the model Bottom Center Upper right Night...

Page 135: ...in JPEG format MPEG MPEG stands for Moving Picture Experts Group the group of standards for the coding image compression of video movie and audio There are MPEG I and MPEG2 formats Your camcorder records movies in MPEG2 format Thumbnail Reduced size images which enable you to view many images at the same time VISUAL INDEX III INDEX Ii INDEX etc are thumbnail display system VBR stands for Variable ...

Page 136: ...s 56 D DATA CODE 84 Date Index 46 DATEITIME 26 84 134 DC IN jack 21 DC plug 21 DELETE Movies 51 Still images 52 DEMO MODE 88 DIGITAL ZOOM 81 Disc 30 DISC SELECT GUIDE 75 DISP OUTPUT 87 DISPLAY 85 DIVIDE Original 58 Playlist 61 Dolby Digital 5 1 Creator 135 Double sided disc 117 DST SET 88 Dubbing movies 55 62 DVD drive 70 DVD menu 69 DVD R 13 DVD RW 13 DVD R DL 13 DVD RW 13 D EFFECT Digital effect...

Page 137: ...t 96 109 Playback 35 43 Playback zoom 46 Playing time 23 Playlist Creating 59 Divide 61 Erase 60 Move 61 Playback 60 PORTRAIT 94 Power cord mains lead 21 Precautions 117 Preparation 21 Print 64 Protect 113 p OLD MOVIE 96 ONEPUSH 94 OPTION MENU 90 Original DELETE 51 DIVIDE 58 OTHERS category 50 OUTDOOR 94 OUTPUT SETTINGS 87 NightShot plus 41 NTSC 114 Number of still images recordable 83 N Maintenan...

Page 138: ...T 93 u UNFINALIZE 74 108 USB 2 0 97 USB cable 64 98 Using abroad 114 v VBR 14 VF BLIGHT Viewfinder backlight 86 VIDEO mode 3 VIEW IMAGES SET 84 VISUAL INDEX 35 43 VOLUME 45 86 VR mode 13 w Waming indicators 110 Waming messages 112 WHITE BAL White balance 94 109 WHITE FADER 95 WIDE SELECT 80 109 Windows 97 World time difference 115 z Zoom 40 ZOOM LINK 85 ...

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Page 140: ...entesis indica el numero de componentes incluidos de cada articulo Adaptador de ca 1 Cable de alimentaci6n 1 Cable de conexi6n de AN 1 1 C73g Cable USB 1 Baterfa recargable NP FH40 1 CD ROM Handycam Application Software 1 Picture Motion Browser software Gufa de PMB Gufa de operaciones este manual 1 140 Control remoto inalambrico DCR DVD710 DVD810 1 La pila de Jitio tipo baton ya viene instaJada ...

Page 141: ... toma DC IN Toma DC IN i __ AdaPtador acorrientede Clavija de cc Cable de alimentaci6n 2 Instale la bater a deslizandola en el sentido de la flecha hasta que haga clic 1 Deslice el interruptor POWER en el sentido de la flecha hasta la posicion OFF CHG ajuste predeterminado Notas La videocamara funciona solo con una bateria lnfoLiTHIUM serie H Puede recargar la bater a lnfoLiTHIUM serie H despues d...

Page 142: ...gue la baterfa completamente antes de guardarla par un periodo extenso Para usar un tomacorriente de pared como luente de alimentaci6n NP FH70 NP FH100 170 390 Realice las mismas conexiones que cuando recarga la baterfa La baterfa no se descargani en ese caso Comprobaci6n de la energra restante de la baterra Battery Inlo Ajuste el interruptor POWER en la posicion OFF CHG y a continuaci6n presione ...

Page 143: ...es corresponden al modo de CO grabaci6n SP bajo las siguientes condiciones Q AI grabar en un disco Valor superior Con la luz de fondo de la CD Ci pantalla LCD encendida DCR DVD610 Valor inferior Al grabar con el visor mientras el C panel de LCD se mantiene cerrado c Q Tiempo de reproduceion C CD Tiempo aproximado min disponible CD fn NP FH40 95 40 cuando utiliza una bateria completamente C cargada...

Page 144: ...eani durante la recarga 0 Battery Info no se mostrani correctamente en las siguientes situaciones La baterfa no esta correctamente colocada La baterfa esta daiiada Acerca del tiempo de recarga I grabaci6n I reproducci6n Tiempos calculados utilizando la videocamara a una temperatura de 25 DC se recomienda una temperatura de 10 DC a 30 DC EI tiempo de grabacion y de reproduccion disponible sera mas ...

Page 145: ...la para grabar pelfculas o Imagen fija para tomar imagenes fijas Vaya al paso 3la primera vez que encienda la videocamara 2 Toque A HOME iii AJUSTES AJ REL I 10IOM OO AJUS RELOJ Aparecera la pantalla AJUS RELOJ 8ICUIENTE 3 Seleccione la zona geografica deseada con ala y luego toque SIGUIENTE 4 Ajuste el valor de HORA VERANO Y luego toque SIGUIENTE 5 Ajuste A ano mediante a g 6 Seleccione M con ala...

Page 146: ...eccione el idioma deseado Si no usa la videocamara durante aproximadamente 3 meses la baterfa 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 bateria recargable incorporada y ajuste la fecha y la hora de nuevo Despues de encender la videocamara tarda unos cuantos segundos en estar lista para tomar imagenes No es pos...

Page 147: ...durante unos segundos hasta que aparezca LOFF Este ajuste resulta pnictico cuando utiliza la videocamara en condiciones de mucho brillo 0 si desea ahorrar energfa de la baterfa Este ajuste no afectani a la imagen grabada Para encender la luz de fondo de la pantalla LCD mantenga presionado DISP BATT INFO durante unos segundos hasta que ra F desaparezca Q Sugerencias Si abre el panel de LCD a 90 gra...

Page 148: ... Duo DCR DVD810 En el ajuste predeterminado tanto las pelfculas como las imagenes fijas se graban en la memoria interna Pelfcula i Memoria interna Disco o Imagen fija DCR DVD810 U Notas Memory Stick PRO Duo Puede grabar reproducir 0 editar imagenes en el medio seleccionado AI grabar reproducir 0 editar imagenes en otro medio seleccione el medio nuevamente 1 Toque A HOME GESTIONAR SOPORTE AJ SOPORT...

Page 149: ...lfcula Q Imagen fija en que desea comprobar el medio Verifique el icono de medio que aparece en la esquina superior izquierda de la pantalla leona de media iI JI Gi1160mln SPERA s J 5 1clt 140ml_ 2 Toque el media deseado Notas No es posible seleccionar un disco como medio para imagenes fijas 3 Toque Silo 4 Cuando aparezca Finalizado toque lOKI Cambi6 el medio para imagenes fijas Memoria interna Di...

Page 150: ...ruptor OPEN de la cubierta del disco Lente de captaci6n Cuando la cubierta del disco se abra levemente abrala mas 3 Coloque el disco con la cara de grabaci6n hacia la videocamara y presione el centro del disco hasta que haga clic Si usa un disco de una sola cara col6quelo con la etiqueta orientada hacia afuera 4 Cierre la cubierta del disco ACCESO A DISCO aparece en la pantalla Es posible que la v...

Page 151: ...ara No toque ellado de grabaci6n del disco ni el lente de captaci6n Si usa un disco de dos caras tenga cuidado de no ensuciar la superficie con huellas dactilares Si este no esta colocado correctamente al cerrar la cubierta del disco es posible que cause una falla de funcionamiento en la videocamara No desconecte las fuentes de alimentaci6n mientras formatea el disco No golpee ni sacuda la videoca...

Page 152: ...o mientras mantiene presionado el boton verde 51 1 I HOi Aparece la pantalla Crear nuevo arch base de datos de imagenes al insertar un nuevo Memory Stick PRO Duo Gm60mln iEiIG1160m l J No exl t an hlvo de baM de dato de 1m s No pueden gr1lblr nl reproduclr peliculu tOe creer un nuevo ard lvo T1EMPO ESTIMADO 100 Cre_ndo nuevo rchlvo de ba d dato de Imagen TIEMPO REST l0 4 Toque 51 Coloque la marca ...

Page 153: ... de la ranura U Notas Para evitar dafios en los medios 0 la perdida de imagenes grabadas no realice ninguna de las siguientes acciones mientras el indicador de acceso esta encendido extraer la bateria 0 el adaptador de ca de la videocamara someter la videocamara a golpes 0 a vibraciones extraer el Memory Stick PRO Duo de la videocamara No abra la cubierta del Memory Stick Duo mientras realiza una ...

Page 154: ...rruptor POWER AJ Si el interruptor POWER esta ajustado en OFF CHG deslfcelo rnientras mantiene presionado el bot6n verde t i Indicador ItI Pelfcula H_lndicador o Imagen fija Notas Si los indicadores de ACCESS acceso estan encendidos 0 parpadean despues de finalizada la grabaci6n significa que todavfa se estan escribiendo datos en el medio No golpee ni sacuda la videocamara y no desconecte la bater...

Page 155: ... interruptor POWER AJ hasta que se encienda el indicador r n Pellcula 2 Presione START STOP 0 g rJI CIiI 60mln Il il 0 00 00 J 5 1ch 140mln tr IiJ STARTI STOP 181 I C ll ESPERA GRAB Para detener la grabaci6n presione START STOP de nuevo Notas No puede grabar imagenes fijas en un disco Imagenes fijas Q 1 Deslice el interruptor POWER AJ hasta que se encienda el indicador Q Imagen fija 2 Presione PHO...

Page 156: ...r la videocamara 2 Presione IE VISUALIZAR IMAGENES 0 QI La pantalla VISUAL INDEX aparece en la pantalla LCD Puede que las miniaturas tarden un momenta en aparecer fndice de rollos de pelfcula fndice de caras Muestra pelfculas 6 imagenes anteriores __ 6 imagenes siguientes Busca imagenes por fecha de 1 1 2008 grabaci6n Aparece con la imagen en la __ __ I ultima ficha reproducida 0 grabada de Ia ima...

Page 157: ...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 peliculas de un disco un toque de 131 II I 1 hace que la pelicula retroceda 0 avance 5 veces mas rapido que 10 normal 2 toques aumenta la velocidad lO veces alrededor de 8 veces mas rapido en el caso de un DVD RW 1loIo 2J TPelicula siguient...

Page 158: ...ustar el volumen del sonido de las peliculas Al reproducir pelfcuIas toque 0 OPTION ficha CEJ VOL Yluego ajuste el volumen con Sugerencias Puede cambiar la pantalla a VISUAL INDEX al tocar HOME Q 0 f B VISUALIZAR IMAGENES VISUAL INDEX ...

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Page 169: ...cture Motion Browser download and implement the countermeasure offered at the following URL http www sonicjapan co jp oem sony camera readme htmI For other information visit http support sonic com Select Drive Letter Access as the product If your computer s drive does not support Scm DVDs Some drives do not support 8cm DVDs In this case connect your camcorder to the computer using a USB cable This...

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Page 171: ...information on making the most of your new Handycam camcorder Remember the more accessories you purchase with this one time coupon the more you savel Which makes now a great time to stock up on extra batteries chargers cases and more Register today at https productregistration sony com or use our automatic USB registration ORDER BY TELEPHONE WITH 15 DISCOUNT FOR ELIGIBLE ACCESSORIES If you cannot ...

Page 172: ...15 discount the more you buy the more you save Contents Batteries Chargers Kits Water Housing Cases Lenses 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Filters Lights Microphones Tripods Cables DVDirect Recorder Memory Stick medial Camcorder media 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ...

Page 173: ...FH70 Up to 180 min NP FH1OO Up to 405 min ActiFORCE LrJ fnfoLJTHIU InfoLiTHIUM High Capacity H Series Batteries NP FH100 159 99 6 8 1 26 5 Wh 3900 mAh NP FH70 99 99 6 8 1 12 2 Wh 1800 mAh NP FH50 59 99 6 8 1 6 1 Wh 900 mAh Offer longer battery life and faster re charging when using the Sony AC VQHlO AC adaptor charger Why risk missing another once in a lifetime shot You ll always be ready to captu...

Page 174: ...t in your carrying case so you lI never find yourself powerless again AC Adaptor Charger AC VQH10 129 99 Compatible with all H Series ond P Series batteries this super quick adaptor charger will retuel your batteries much faster than in eamera charging Two battery capacity Compotible with NP FP50 71 90 and NP FH50 70 l 00 Quick charging only available when using an H Series baHery m ntoLlTH V mm n...

Page 175: ...9 99 This all in one package gives you an affordable way to get started taking professional looking videos Includes a high capacity NP FH50 battery and LCS VAC vertical carrying case with storage pocket for accessories R DVO Il Wntobl ACC DVDH2 84 99 Get everything you need to start moklng long lasting video memories This well priced kit includes a Sony NP FH50 camcorder battery soft sided carryin...

Page 176: ...lustrative purposes SPK HCD 249 99 Water resistant housing lets you capture beautiful underwater scenery to a depth of 17 feet Includes built in microphone and external controls for power zoom record and photo capture sosY 0 ...

Page 177: ... Comes with a shoulder strap and belt loop Cases Carrying Case lC5 HAB 49 99 Stylish protection This handsome case keeps your Sony Handycam camcorder at the ready with supplied shoulder strap Includes a small detachable battery pouch and webbing to attach other accessories SOl Carrying Case lCS BBA 34 99 This smarf sott sided case is small enough to slip easily into a larger bag to serve as added ...

Page 178: ...ing accessory pouches and more plus a colored interior to help you locate items more easily Modular Carrying Case LCS MX100 49 99 This perfectly flexible case makes it easy ta carry both camcorder and still camera The roomy Core Case has an adjustable partition and colored interior making it easy to find items and a padded shoulder strap Smaller Sub Case attaches easily to bring along still camera...

Page 179: ...using this 0 7X wide conversion lens For use with 25 mm 30 mm and 37 mm lenses adaptors included WIDE RnGLE CRP Regular wide Vel EOlA angle lens Ultra thin design compared to conventional wide ongle lens VCl E07A 49 99 Broaden your viewpoint with this super thin stylish O 7X wide conversion lens for use with 25 mm 30 mm and 37 mm lenses adaptors included The included corrying pouch features a hand...

Page 180: ...730A 30 mm 199 99 This 1 7X telephoto lens makes it easy to get right in close to the action Built to last with its high grade glass and durable aluminum body VCl HA20 109 99 Get visually twice as close to your video subjects with this versatile 2 0X tele conversion lens Includes adaptors for 25 mm 30 mm and 37 mm lenses ...

Page 181: ...COMPARISON VF R30NKX 30 mm 29 99 Help correct extra bright lighting conditions that can wash out much of the contrast and detail from your outdoor videos Includes 30 mm filter lens protector and carrying case Without Neutral Density With Neutral Density Simulated Images for Illustrative purposes Overcome less than perfect lighting conditions with Sony s professional quality lens filters And to bri...

Page 182: ...ideo shoots Powered by your camcorder s main battery Compatible only with DCR DVD710 DVD810 DVD910 Active n InterfaceShoe HVL lONH 129 99 Really shed some extra light on the situation with this high power lOW video light Powered by its own Ni MH battery sold separately so it won t drain your camcorder s main battery HVL HLl 39 99 Powered directly from and controlled by your Handycam camcorder thro...

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Page 184: ... g Active n InterfaceShoe Igr Fd tel 0 Mlcroohone ECM HSTl 99 99 Brings high quality stereo sound to your videos Choose from two audio coverage settings 90 degrees for recording a single speaker or 120 degrees for group conversations Compatible only with DCR DVD71 O DVD81 O DVD91 O Active n InterfaceShoe 7C om MIC ropho ECM HGZI 69 99 Recard faraway conversations stage performances and more with t...

Page 185: ...s Remote Control Tripod VCT OAV 99 99 Remote controls in the tripod s handle allow for one handed shooting slow zoom and more Usetul Guide Frame feature helps make sure you get the shot you want The oil ftuid head allows for smooth pans and tilts Extends from 19 to 57 3 4 Remote Control Tripod VCT 50AV 79 99 Lets you access major camcorder functions right from its grip including slow zoom and more...

Page 186: ... 99 Designed for today s large screen sets this high grade S video cable connects your compatible camcorder to an AV equipped TY providing improved picture quality when viewing your videos onscreen Generously sized at 9 S feet 3m it reaches easily behind your other home entertainment components to stay neatly hidden out of sight Spare USB Cable VMC 14UMB2 19 99 Easily connect your Handycam camcord...

Page 187: ...al Video Recorders for easy transfers plus offers one touch synchronized recording with Sony Handycam camcorders Accepts virtually any memory card to transfer your digital photos to DVD as a slideshow or for photo storage 2 5 wide color LCD screen for photo video preview Viewable area measured diagonally 15 savings offer may not be applied to DVDirect recorder DVDirec Recorder Med10 ...

Page 188: ...ent functions Memory Stick PRO Duo media compatibility capacity transfer speeds and other features vary by and are dependent upon the design of host hardware devices see hardware specifications or WINW sony net memorystick supporte for compatibility information Bcm DVD RW Double Sided DMW60DSl2H 6 99 Bcm DVD RW DPW30l2H 3 79 Bcm DVD R DMR3011 H 2 49 Made with Sony AccuCORE technology lOOX more scr...

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Page 190: ...orkmanship forthe time periods and as set forth below Pursuant to this Limited Warranty Sony will at its option i repair the product using new or refurbished parts or ii replace the product with a new or refurbished product For purposes ofthis Limited Warranty refurbished means a product or part that has been returned to its original specifications In the event of a defect these are your exclusive...