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Enjoying with Your
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Camcorder
Digital Video Camera Recorder
Getting Started 19
Recording/Playback 31
Operating Guide
Editing 47
DCR-DVD910
Utilizing Media 61
Customizing Your
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Camcorder
Performing with Your
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Computer
Troubleshooting 96
Additional
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Information
Quick
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Reference
Spanish Quick Guide/
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Guía rápida en español
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these safety WARNING instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for To reduce fire or shock hazard, do future reference. not expose the unit to rain or Carefully observe all warnings, precautions moisture. and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them. Use Power Sources This set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated
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outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Cleaning This will prevent damage to the set due to Unplug the set from the wall outlet before lightning and power-line surges. cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set. Service Damage Requiring Service Installation Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the Water and Moisture
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Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this For customers in the U.S.A. manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center WARNING 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Do not expose the batteries to The number below is for the FCC related matters only. excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Regulatory Information CAUTION Declaration of Conformity The us
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– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. * Depending on the place you purchase, the disc has mark. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. b Note – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a � Using a disc other than the above may cause the circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. unsatisfactory recording/playback or you may not be able to remove the disc from your – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV camcorder. technician for
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Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued) � Do not attach a label or the like on a About menu items, LCD panel, “Memory Stick PRO Duo” or a Memory viewfinder, and lens Stick Duo adaptor. � A menu item that is grayed out is not � When using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” available under the current recording or with “Memory Stick” compatible playback conditions. equipment, be sure to insert the “Memory � The LCD screen and the viewfinder are Stick PRO Duo” into the Memory Stick ma
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recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC � Design and specifications of media and system-based TV. other accessories are subject to change without notice. � Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials About the marks used in this manual may be contrary to the copyright laws. � The operations available depend on the � If you repeat recording/deleting images media used. The following marks are for a long time, fragme
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Table of Contents Recording in dark places Read this before operating your (NightShot) ................................37 camcorder ....................................4 Adjusting the exposure for backlit Table of Contents ........................... 8 subjects ....................................38 Subject examples and solutions ... 10 Recording in mirror mode ........... 38 Recording the fast action in slow- motion (SMTH SLW REC) ......... 38 Enjoying with Your Camcorder Playback ..........
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Formatting media ..........................66 Performing with Your Computer Recording additional movies after finalizing ......................................68 What you can do with Windows Finding the right disc (DISC SELECT computer .....................................92 GUIDE) .......................................70 Repairing the image database file 70 Troubleshooting Customizing Your Camcorder Troubleshooting ............................96 Warning indicators and messages What you can
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Subject examples and solutions Shooting Checking your golf Getting a good swing shot of a ski slope or beach BSMTH SLW REC ....................... 38 BBACK LIGHT....................................38 BBEACH ............................................89 BSNOW .............................................89 Capturing still A child on the images during stage under a spot movie recording light BDual Rec ................................... 37 BSPOTLIGHT.....................................89 Flo
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Enjoying with Your Camcorder Enjoying with Your Camcorder Media for your camcorder Plural media for recording images You can select desired media for recording/playback/editing movies from a disc or a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” You can select either of a disc or a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 26). Using the [MOVIE DUB] function on the camcorder, you can dub movies recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” to a disc without connecting another device (p. 51). z Tips � Discs you can u
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Media for your camcorder (Continued) Disc features Figures in parentheses ( ) indicate reference pages. DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-R DVD+R DL Disc types and symbols Symbols used in this manual Both 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 movie can be recorded zz – zz on the same disc (27) Deleting the most recent movie (48) zz z –– Deleting or editing movie on your camcorder (47) – z –– – Using a disc repeatedly by formatting, even if the zz z –– disc becomes full* (66) *1 Finalizing required to play on other devices (6
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Enjoying with Your Camcorder Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of media. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces the overall recording time. 13
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Using your camcorder 1Selecting media (p. 26) You can select media for movies. 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. 27). zTips � You can select the disc from [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p. 70). 2Recording images (p. 34) 3Editing/Saving images The avail
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Enjoying with Your Camcorder 4Viewing on other devices x Viewing images on a TV (p. 45) You can view the images recorded and edited on your camcorder on the connected TV. x Playing the disc on other devices (p. 65) 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, Recor
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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 MOVIE* 35 MOVIE MEDIA SET* 26 PHOTO* 35 FINALIZE* 62 SMTH SLW REC 38 MEDIA INFO 66 MEDIA FORMAT* 66 (VIEW IMAGES) category UNFINALIZE 68 Items Page DISC SELECT GUIDE 70 VISUAL INDEX* 40 REPAIR IMG.DB F. 7
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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 MENU - HELP (HOME) A 1Press (HOME). The HOME MENU appears. (HOME) B 3 Touch the desired category
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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 85 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-FH60 (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. 92) – Picture Motion Browser (Software) –PMB Guide Power cord (mains lead) (1) (p. 20) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 45, 57) 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 AC Adaptor Jack cover (wall socket) DC plug Power cord (mains lead) You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” Open the jack cover, and connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor. battery pack (H series) (p. 115) after attaching it to your camcorder. Match the v mark on the DC plug with the v mark on your camcorder. b Notes � Your camcorder operates only with “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series). 4 Conn
