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Enjoying with Your
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Camcorder
Digital Video Camera Recorder
Getting Started 19
Recording/Playback 34
Operating Guide
Editing 50
DCR-DVD110E/DVD115E/
DVD310E/DVD410E/DVD610E/
Utilizing Media 66
DVD710E/DVD810E
Customizing Your
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Camcorder
Performing with Your
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Computer
Troubleshooting 101
Additional
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Information
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Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, ATTENTION fire or the like. The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound CAUTION of this unit. The use of optical instruments with th
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Applicable Accessory: Remote Commander For customers in the U.S.A. (DCR-DVD310E/DVD410E/DVD710E/ DVD810E) If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Disposal of waste Sony Customer Information Center batteries (applicable in 1-800-222-SONY (7669). the European Union and The number below is for the FCC related matters other European countries only. with separate collection Regulatory Information systems) This symbol on the battery or on Declaration of Conformity the pac
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Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued) digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of Declaration of Conformity FCC Rules. Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD810E Battery pack Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 92127 U.S.A. conditions: Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 (1) This device may not cause harmful This device complies with Part
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Types of “Memory Stick” you can use Using the camcorder in your camcorder � Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. � 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-HG Duo”) Viewfinder LCD screen * 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”/“Memor
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Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued) the pixels are effective. However, there � Television programs, films, video tapes, may be some tiny black points and/or and other materials may be copyrighted. bright points (white, red, blue, or green in Unauthorized recording of such materials color) that appear constantly on the LCD may be contrary to the copyright laws. screen and the viewfinder. These points � If you repeat recording/deleting images are normal results of the manufa
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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. � Discs in this manual refers to 8cm DVD discs. � In this manual, the internal memory (DCR-DVD410E/DVD810E), a disc and a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” are called the media. � Unless otherwise specifically indicated, illustrations in this manual are based on DCR-DVD810E. � Design and specifications of media
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Table of Contents Recording in dark places (NightShot Read this before operating your plus) ..........................................41 camcorder ....................................2 Adjusting the exposure for backlit Table of Contents ........................... 8 subjects ....................................41 Subject examples and solutions ... 10 Recording in mirror mode ........... 41 Playback .......................................43 Searching for scenes with pinpoint Enjoying with Yo
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Recording additional movies after Performing with Your Computer finalizing .....................................74 Finding the right disc (DISC SELECT What you can do with Windows GUIDE) .......................................75 computer .....................................97 Repairing the image database file .....................................................76 Troubleshooting Preventing data on the internal memory from being recovered Troubleshooting ..........................101 (DC
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Subject examples and solutions Shooting Flowers in close-up A child on the stage under a spot light BPORTRAIT...................................... 94 BSPOTLIGHT.....................................94 BFOCUS............................................ 92 BTELE MACRO ................................. 92 Focusing on the Fireworks with all dog on the left side its splendor of the screen BFOCUS............................................ 92 BFIREWORKS....................................93 BSPOT FO
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Enjoying with Your Camcorder 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- DVD410E/DVD810E), 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-DVD410E/DVD810E) according to your needs. Dubbing from one type of media to another Using the [MOVIE DUB] f
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Media for your camcorder With your camcorder, you can record images on either the internal memory (DCR-DVD410E/ DVD810E), an 8cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R or DVD+R DL disc, or a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” See page 5 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 recording format that is compatible with most D
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Enjoying with Your Camcorder Recording time of movies Figures in the table are the approximate recording time in minutes using the internal memory (DCR-DVD410E/DVD810E) 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 * 9M (HQ) (high quality) 115 (100) 20 (18) 35 (32) 6M (SP) (standard quality) 170 (100) 30 (18) 55 (32) 325 (215) 60 (44) 110 (80) 3
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Using your camcorder 1Selecting 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 Do you want to delete images and reuse the disc? Yes No For long recording * Select the recording format and format the disc on your camcorder (p. 30). zTips � You can select the disc from [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p. 75). 2Recording images (p. 38) 3Ed
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Enjoying with Your Camcorder 4Viewing on other devices x Viewing images on a TV (p. 48) You can view the images recorded and edited on your camcorder on the connected TV. x 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. bNotes � 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. Like commercially sold DVD, Reco
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“ HOME” and “ OPTION” - Taking advantage of two types of menus “ HOME MENU” - the starting point for operations with your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 17) Category B Categories and items of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category (MANAGE MEDIA) category Items Page Items Page 1 1 MOVIE* 39 MOVIE MEDIA SET* 28 1 1 3 PHOTO* 39 PHOTO MEDIA SET* * 28 1 FINALIZE* 67 (VIEW IMAGES) category MEDIA INFO 71 1 Items Page MEDIA FORMAT* 72 1 VISUAL INDEX* 43 UNFINALIZE 74 1 INDEX* 45 DISC
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Enjoying with Your Camcorder Using the HOME MENU 4 Touch the desired item. Example: [EDIT] 1 While pressing the green button, turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to turn on your camcorder. 5 Follow the guide on the screen for further operation. To hide the HOME MENU screen Touch . 2Press (HOME) A (or B). When you want to know something about the function of each item on the (HOME) A HOME MENU - HELP 1Press (HOME). The HOME MENU appears. (HOME) B 2Touch (HELP). 3 Touch the d
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“ HOME” and “ OPTION” - Taking advantage of two types of menus (Continued) 3 Touch the item you want to know the content. 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 furthe
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Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have the following Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p. 20) items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 20) CD-ROM “Handycam Application Software” (1) (p. 97) – Picture Motion Browser (Software) –PMB Guide Power cord (mains lead) (1) (p. 20) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 48, 62) USB cable
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack POWER switch DC IN jack Battery CHG (charge) lamp To the wall outlet (wall socket) Jack cover AC Adaptor DC plug Power cord (mains lead) You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” 4 Connect the power cord (mains battery pack (H series) (p. 119) after lead) to the AC Adaptor and the attaching it to your camcorder. wall outlet (wall socket). b Notes The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and � Your camcorder operates only with charging starts. “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H
