Sony DCR-DVD710

1While pressing the green button,

turn the POWER switch in the

direction of the arrow to turn on

your camcorder.

2Press (HOME) A (or B).

3Touch the desired category.

Example: (OTHERS) cat egory

4Touch the desired item.

Example: [EDIT]

5Follow the guide on the screen for

further operation.

To hide the HOME MENU screen

Touch .

When you want to know something

about the function of each item on the

HOME MENU - HELP

1Press (HOME).

The HOME MENU appears.

2Touch (HELP).

The bottom of (HELP) turns orange.

Using the HOME MENU

(HOME) B

(HOME) A

“ HOME” and “ OPTION” - Taking advantage of two types of menus

(Continued)

Contents

Main US Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-DVD610/DVD710/ DVD810 Recording/Playback 34 WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Use IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Power Sources Polarization Overloading Object and Liquid Entry Installation Service Read this before operating your camcorder Regulatory Information CAUTION Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result. Owners Record Notes on use Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued) Types of Memory Stick you can use in your camcorder Using the camcorder About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens On recording About language setting About disposal/transfer (DCR- DVD810) About the Carl Zeiss lens Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued) About this manual About the marks used in this manual Table of Contents Enjoying with Your Camcorder Recording/Playback Getting Started Editing Customizing Your Camcorder Performing with Your Computer Troubleshooting Additional Information Quick Reference Subject examples and solutions Shooting Enjoy using various Media according to your needs Selecting media Dubbing from one type of media to another Enjoying with Your Camcorder Media for your camcorder Recording format for DVD-RW Disc features Media for your camcorder (Continued) Recording time of movies Using your camcorder 1Selecting media (p. 28) 2Recording images (p. 38) 3Editing/Saving images Using your camcorder (Continued) 4Viewing on other devices Playback compatibility Enjoying with Your Camcorder HOME and OPTION To customize your camcorder (p. 78). - Taking advantage of two types of menus (OTHERS) category BCategories and items of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category (VIEW IMAGES) category Page 3 To deactivate the HELP Using the OPTION MENU Step 1: Checking supplied items Step 2: Charging the battery pack 1 2 3 4 Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) To remove the battery pack To use a power source from a wall outlet (wall socket) To check the remaining battery (Battery Info) Charging time Playing time Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) When playing a disc NP-FH40 (supplied) 120 135 NP-FH50 140 155 NP-FH70 300 330 NP-FH100 680 745 NP-FH40 (supplied) Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 2 3 4 Step 4: Making adjustments before recording To turn off the LCD backlight to make the battery last longer (DCR-DVD710/DVD810) Opening the lens cover Adjusting the LCD panel Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time (Continued) Adjusting the viewfinder Fastening the grip belt Step 5: Selecting media Selecting media for movies 1 2 4 1 2 4 To confirm the selected media Selecting media for still images (DCR-DVD810) Step 6: Inserting a disc or a Memory Stick PRO Duo 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To remove the disc Step 6: Inserting a disc or a Memory Stick PRO Duo (Continued) 1 2 3 4 Inserting a Memory Stick PRO Duo Getting Started To remove the Memory Stick PRO Duo Recording time of movies on a Memory Stick PRO Duo Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam operation) 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 Playing back recorded movies/still images Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam operation) (Continued) Still images: Touch the tab and the still image to be played back. To cancel Easy Handycam operation Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation To view movies on a disc on other devices (Finalize) Recording 1 2 1 2 Recording (Continued) Zooming Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCR-DVD710/ DVD810) Starting to record quickly (QUICK ON) Recording in dark places (NightShot plus) Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects Recording in mirror mode Recording (Continued) Playback 1 2 Playback (Continued) 3 Touch the tab and the still image to be played back. To adjust the sound volume of movies 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 Searching for scenes with pinpoint accuracy (Film Roll Index) Searching for desired scenes by a face (Face Index) 4 Using PB zoom 1 2 3 4 Searching for desired images by date (Date Index) Playing back a series of still images (Slide show) Playing the images on a TV When your TV is connected to a VCR To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) (OTHERS) category Item list Deleting images 1 2 3 4 6 To delete all movies at one time 1 2 3 4 6 To delete all still images at one time To delete all the still images recorded on the same day at one time Capturing a still image from a movie Capturing a still image from a movie (Continued) 2 3 4 Dubbing/copying images to media within your camcorder 1 2 3 4 Dubbing movies Dubbing/copying images to media within your camcorder (Continued) To dub all the movies recorded on the same day at one time To dub all movies in a Playlist (p. 59) To back up movies that have not been backed up yet Copying still images (DCR- DVD810) 1 2 3 4 5 To copy all the still images recorded on the same day at one time Dividing movies 1 2 3 4 6 Creating the Playlist 1 2 3 4 5 To add all the movies to the Playlist 1 2 To erase unnecessary movies from the Playlist Playing the Playlist To change the order within the Playlist To divide a movie in the Playlist Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders Connecting a device with the A/V connecting cable 2 3 4 5 6 Printing still images (PictBridge compliant printer) 2 3 Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD/ HDD recorders (Continued) 4 5 6 7 To finish printing (MANAGE MEDIA) category Item list Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices (Finalizing) Finalizing is required depending on the type of disc. To play back a disc in other devices for the first time (p.69) Operation flow Playback on other devices Finalize Page 1 3 4 6 To select a DVD menu style Finalizing a disc Playing a disc on other devices Playing a disc on other devices Playing a disc on a computer The volume label of the disc Checking media information Formatting media 1 Formatting the disc 3 4 1 3 4 5 6 Recording additional movies after finalizing 1 3 4 6 Finding the right disc (DISC SELECT GUIDE) 1 2 Repairing the image database file 1 2 4 Preventing data on the internal memory from being recovered (DCR-DVD810) 1 3 4 6 What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 80) PHOTO SETTINGS (p.82) GENERAL SET (p.88) VIEW IMAGES SET (p.84) List of the (SETTINGS) category items MOVIE SETTINGS REC MODE (Recording mode) WIDE SELECT AUDIO MODE (DCR- NIGHTSHOT LIGHT DIGITAL ZOOM STEADYSHOT AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto slow shutter) GUIDEFRAME REMAINING SET SUB-T DATE INDEX SET PHOTO SETTINGS MOVIE SETTINGS (Continued) IMAGE SIZE Number of still images recordable on the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) FILE NO. (File number) Number of still images recordable on a Memory Stick PRO Duo (approx.) NIGHTSHOT LIGHT GUIDEFRAME FLASH MODE (DCR- FLASH LEVEL (DCR- REDEYE REDUC (Redeye reduction) (DCR-DVD710/DVD810) VIEW IMAGES SET PHOTO SETTINGS (Continued) DATA CODE DISPLAY SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME BEEP LCD BRIGHT LCD BL LEVEL (LCD backlight level) LCD COLOR OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE DISP OUTPUT CLOCK/ LANG GENERAL SET CALIBRATION CLOCK SET AREA SET DST SET/SUMMERTIME LANGUAGE SET Page Activating functions using the OPTION MENU 1 2 3 Using the OPTION MENU Recording items on the OPTION MENU Viewing items on the OPTION MENU Functions set in the OPTION MENU FOCUS TELE MACRO SPOT FOCUS EXPOSURE SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) SCENE SELECTION Functions set in the OPTION MENU (Continued) LANDSCAPE* () PORTRAIT ( ) SPOTLIGHT** () SPORTS** (Sports lesson) ( ) COLOR SLOW SHTR (Color Slow Shutter) S. NIGHTSHOT PLS (Super NightShot plus) FADER Functions set in the OPTION MENU (Continued) D.EFFECT (Digital effect) PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect) SELF-TIMER BLT-IN ZOOM MIC MICREF LEVEL What you can do with Windows computer Installing the software What you can do with Windows computer (Continued) If the screen does not appear Recommended USB cable connection To disconnect the USB cable What you can do with Windows computer (Continued) Troubleshooting Troubleshooting The power does not turn on. The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on. Buttons do not work. The (OPTION) button is not displayed. Batteries/Power sources LCD screen/Viewfinder Media Recording Page Playing back images on your Playing back a disc on other devices Playing back a Memory Stick PRO Duo on other devices Editing images on your Connecting/Dubbing to other devices Connecting to a computer Troubleshooting Your camcorder is not recognized by the computer. The following list shows examples of unworkable combinations of functions and menu items. Functions that cannot be used simultaneously Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators Page Warning indicators and messages (Continued) xMedia Description of warning messages xPictBridge compliant printer xOthers Using your camcorder abroad Power supply On TV color systems Setting to the local time World time difference Time-zone differences Area setting File/folder structure on the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) and a Memory Stick PRO Duo Maintenance and precautions See page 13 for the details of discs which you can use with your camcorder. Notes on use Use of double-sided discs About the disc About the Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo (with MagicGate) - Memory Stick PRO Duo a Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo a* Notes on using Memory Stick Micro On image data compatibility About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack To charge the battery pack To use the battery pack effectively About the remaining battery time indicator About storage of the battery pack About battery life About handling of your LCD screen On handling the casing On the pickup lens About care and storage of the lens Cleaning inside the viewfinder Remove any dust from inside the viewfinder by following the steps below. On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Specifications System Color temperature Audio compression format Video compression format Specifications (Continued) Minimum illumination Input/Output connectors A/V Remote Connector USB jack AC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B Power requirements Current consumption Power consumption Output voltage Specifications (Continued) Notes on the License On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software Identifying parts and controls Page Page Identifying parts and controls (Continued) Remote Commander (DCR-DVD710/ DVD810) To change the battery of the Remote Commander WARNING Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies Viewing still images Recording still images Viewing movies Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued) Upper left Data code during recording Upper right Center Bottom Glossary x 5.1ch surround sound x Dolby Digital x Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator x JPEG Index Numeric A B C J L M N O T U V W Z Page Paso 1: Comprobacin de los componentes incluidos Paso 2: Recarga de la batera 1 2 3 4 Paso 2: Recarga de la batera (Continuacin) Para extraer la batera Para usar un tomacorriente de pared como fuente de alimentacin Comprobacin de la energa restante de la batera (Battery Info) Tiempo de recarga Tiempo de reproduccin Paso 2: Recarga de la batera (Continuacin) Al reproducir un disco NP-FH40 140 170 NP-FH50 165 195 NP-FH70 350 415 NP-FH100 785 925 NP-FH40 Paso 3: Conexin de la alimentacin y ajuste de la fecha y la hora 1 2 3 4 Paso 4: Realizacin de ajustes antes de la grabacin Apertura de la tapa del objetivo Ajuste del panel de LCD Paso 3: Conexin de la alimentacin y ajuste de la fecha y la hora (continuacin) Ajuste del visor Ajuste de la correa de sujecin Paso 5: Seleccin de un medio 1 2 3 4 Seleccin de un medio para pelculas 1 2 3 4 Para confirmar el medio seleccionado Seleccin de un medio para imgenes fijas (DCR-DVD810) Paso 6: Insercin de un disco o un Memory Stick PRO Duo 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Para extraer el disco Paso 6: Insercin de un disco o un Memory Stick PRO Duo (Continuacin) 1 2 3 4 Insercin de un Memory Stick PRO Duo Para extraer el Memory Stick PRO Duo bNotas Tiempo de grabacin de pelculas en un Memory Stick PRO Duo bNotas Grabacin 1 2 1 2 Pelculas Imgenes fijas Reproduccin 1 2 zSugerencias 3 Imgenes fijas Toque la ficha y la imagen fija que desee reproducir. zSugerencias Pelculas