User Manual Sony DCR-DVD710 Dvd Handycam Camcorder

Documents for Sony DCR-DVD710

User Manual

For DCR-DVD710. Also, The document are for others Sony models: DCR-DVD610, DCR-DVD810

• Read this before operating your camcorder4
• Table of Contents9
• Subject examples and solutions11
• Enjoying with Your Camcorder12
  • Enjoy using various “Media” according to your needs12
  • Media for your camcorder13
  • Using your camcorder15
  • “HOME” and “OPTION” - Taking advantage of two types of menus17
• Getting Started20
  • Step 1: Checking supplied items20
  • Step 2: Charging the battery pack21
  • Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time25
    • Changing the language setting26
  • Step 4: Making adjustments before recording26
  • Step 5: Selecting media28
  • Step 6: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”30
• Recording/Playback34
  • Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam operation)34
  • Recording38
    • Zooming40
    • Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCR-DVD710/ DVD810)40
    • Starting to record quickly (QUICK ON)41
    • Recording in dark places (NightShot plus)41
    • Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects41
    • Recording in mirror mode41
  • Playback43
    • 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 zoom46
    • Playing back a series of still images (Slide show)47
  • Playing the images on a TV48
• Editing50
  • (OTHERS) category50
  • Deleting images51
  • Capturing a still image from a movie53
  • Dubbing/copying images to media within your camcorder55
  • Dividing movies58
  • Creating the Playlist59
  • Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders62
  • Printing still images (PictBridge compliant printer)64
• Utilizing Media66
  • (MANAGE MEDIA) category66
  • Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices (Finalizing)67
  • Playing a disc on other devices70
  • Checking media information71
  • Formatting media72
  • Recording additional movies after finalizing74
  • Finding the right disc (DISC SELECT GUIDE)75
  • Repairing the image database file76
  • Preventing data on the internal memory from being recovered (DCR-DVD810)77
• Customizing Your Camcorder78
  • What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU78
    • Using the HOME MENU78
    • List of the (SETTINGS) category items79
  • MOVIE SETTINGS80
    • (Items for recording movies)80
  • PHOTO SETTINGS82
    • (Items for recording still images)82
  • VIEW IMAGES SET84
    • (Items to customize the display)84
  • SOUND/DISP SET86
    • (Items to adjust sound and the screen)86
  • OUTPUT SETTINGS87
    • (Items for when connecting other devices)87
  • CLOCK/LANG88
    • (Items to set clock and language)88
  • GENERAL SET88
    • (Other setup items)88
  • Activating functions using the OPTION MENU90
    • Using the OPTION MENU90
    • Recording items on the OPTION MENU91
    • Viewing items on the OPTION MENU91
  • Functions set in the OPTION MENU92
• Performing with Your Computer97
  • What you can do with Windows computer97
• Troubleshooting101
  • Troubleshooting101
  • Warning indicators and messages110
• Additional Information114
  • Using your camcorder abroad114
  • File/folder structure on the internal memory (DCR-DVD810) and a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”116
  • Maintenance and precautions117
    • About the disc117
    • About the “Memory Stick”118
    • About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack119
    • About handling of your camcorder121
  • Specifications125
• Quick Reference129
  • Identifying parts and controls129
  • Indicators displayed during recording/playback133
  • Glossary135
  • Index136
• Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en español154
  • Paso 1: Comprobación de los componentes incluidos140
  • Paso 2: Recarga de la batería141
  • Paso 3: Conexión de la alimentación y ajuste de la fecha y la hora145
    • Cambio del ajuste de idioma146
  • Paso 4: Realización de ajustes antes de la grabación146
  • Paso 5: Selección de un medio148
  • Paso 6: Inserción de un disco o un “Memory Stick PRO Duo”150
  • Grabación154
  • Reproducción156