About disposal/transfer (DCRDVD410E/DVD810E)
Even if you format the internal memory on your camcorder (p. 72), data may not be completely deleted from the internal memory. When you give or sell your camcorder to somebody, it is recommended that you perform [ EMPTY] (p. 77) to prevent the recovery of your data. In addition to the above, when you dispose of the camcorder, it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the camcorder.

On recording

Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are recorded without any problems.
DCR-DVD110E/DVD115E/DVD310E/ DVD610E/DVD710E Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial recording. DCR-DVD410E/DVD810E Make trial recording on the internal memory.
About the Carl Zeiss lens
Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens. MTF = Modulation Transfer Function. The number value indicates the amount of light from a subject coming into the lens.
Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the countries/regions. To view your recordings on a TV, you need a PAL system-based TV.

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 and other accessories are subject to change without notice.
About the marks used in this manual
The operations available depend on the media used. The following marks are used to indicate the type of media you can use for a particular operation.

Internal Memory

Memory Stick PRO Duo

Table of Contents

Read this before operating your camcorder. 2 Table of Contents.. 8 Subject examples and solutions. 10
Recording in dark places (NightShot plus).. 41 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects. 41 Recording in mirror mode. 41

Playback.. 43

Enjoy using various Media according to your needs. 11 Media for your camcorder. 12 Using your camcorder. 14 HOME and OPTION - Taking advantage of two types of menus... 16
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 a series of still images (Slide show).. 47

If you record only still images on the Memory Stick PRO Duo, operations after step 3 are unnecessary.
3 If you select [MEMORY STICK] in
Step 5 for movie recording, slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the (Movie) lamp lights up. If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), turn it on while pressing the green button.
1 Open the LCD panel. 2 Insert the Memory Stick PRO
1 Open the Memory Stick Duo cover in the direction of the arrow. 2 Insert the Memory Stick PRO Duo into the Memory Stick Duo slot in the right direction until it clicks. 3 Close the Memory Stick Duo cover.
The [Create a new Image Database File.] screen appears on the screen when you insert a new Memory Stick PRO Duo.

4 Touch [YES].

Access lamp Face the b mark towards the LCD screen.
To remove the Memory Stick PRO Duo
Open the LCD panel and Memory Stick Duo cover. Lightly push the Memory Stick PRO Duo in once, then slide it out of the slot.
To prevent media from being broken or recorded images from being lost, do not do the following when the access lamp ( p. 32) is on: to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder to apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder to remove the Memory Stick PRO Duo from the camcorder Do not open the Memory Stick Duo cover during recording. Inserting a Memory Stick PRO Duo forcibly in the wrong direction may cause a malfunction to the Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick Duo slot, or image data. If [Failed to create a new Image Database File. It may be possible that there is not enough 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.
Numbers in the table are of when using a Memory Stick PRO Duo made by Sony Corporation. The recordable time varies depending on the recording conditions, the type of Memory Stick, or the [REC MODE] setting (p. 80). When the recordable time is less than 5 minutes, appears.
See page 83 for the recordable numbers of still images.
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 recording time.
Recording mode 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 9M (HQ) (high quality) 6 (5) 10 (10) 25 (25) 55 (50) 115 (100) 6M (SP) 3M (LP) (standard (long play) quality) 9 (5) 15 (10) 20 (10) 35 (25) 40 (25) 80 (50) 80 (50) 160 (105) 170 (100) 325 (215)
Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam operation)
Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can perform recording or playing back operation without detailed settings. It also makes the screen font size larger for easy viewing. The images are recorded on the selected media (p. 28).
If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), turn it while pressing the green button.

See page 5 for the Memory Stick PRO Duo you can use in your camcorder.
You can check the free media space for movies by touching t [MEDIA INFO] (p. 71).

(HOME) t

(MANAGE MEDIA)
1 Turn the POWER switch A until
the (Movie) lamp lights up.
the (Still) lamp lights up.
2 Press START/STOP B (or C).
2 Press PHOTO F lightly to adjust
the focus A (a beep sounds), then press it fully B (a shutter click sounds). Recording/Playback
appears next to or. When disappears, the image has been recorded.
You cannot record still images on a disc.
See page 13 for the recordable time of movies, and page 83 for the number of recordable still images. appears when [ INDEX SET] is set to [ON] (the default setting) during movie recording (p. 82). You can switch recording between movies and still images by touching (HOME) D (or E) t (CAMERA) t [MOVIE] or [PHOTO]. You can create still images from recorded movies (p. 53).

Recording (Continued)

Zooming
You can zoom in up to the magnifications shown in the following table.
(optical zoom) DCR-DVD110E/DVD115E/ DVD610E DCR-DVD310E/DVD410E/ DVD710E/DVD810E
The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto.
Using [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 81), you can zoom in further than the magnification shown in the table when recording movies.
You can adjust the magnification with the power zoom lever or the zoom button on the LCD frame.
Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCR-DVD115E/ DVD310E/DVD410E/DVD710E/ DVD810E)
Sound picked up by the built-in microphone is converted to 5.1ch surround sound and recorded. Enjoy realistic sound when playing the movies on devices that support 5.1ch surround sound.
Wider range of view: (Wide angle)

Built-in microphone

Close view: (Telephoto)
Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.
[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.
Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround sound Glossary (p. 135)
5.1ch sound is converted to 2ch when played back on your camcorder.
You can select the recording sound, [5.1ch SURROUND] or [2ch STEREO] ([AUDIO MODE], p. 80).
Starting to record quickly (QUICK ON)
To record in dark places, set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON to display.
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 manually ([FOCUS], p. 92) when it is hard to focus automatically. Do not use the NightShot plus and Super NightShot plus functions in bright places. This may cause a malfunction.

Device without S VIDEO jack IN
Device with S VIDEO jack IN S VIDEO

(Yellow)

(White)

A/V Remote Connector

: Signal flow

VCRs or TVs

1 A/V connecting cable (supplied)
Connect to the input jack of the other device.
When your TV is connected to a VCR
Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.), if the VCR has an input selector.
2 A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional)
When connecting to the other device via the S VIDEO jack, by using an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional), higher quality images can be produced than with an A/V connecting cable. Connect the white and red plugs (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional). The yellow plug connection is not necessary. Connecting only the S VIDEO plug will not output audio.
To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3)
Change the setting according to the screen aspect ratio of the TV you will view images on.
1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [TV TYPE] t [16:9] or [4:3] t.
When you set [TV TYPE] to [4:3], the image quality may deteriorate. Also, when the recorded images aspect ratio switches between 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 audio input jack of your TV or VCR.
You can display the counter on the TV screen by setting [DISP OUTPUT] to [V-OUT/PANEL] (p. 87).
If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin adaptor (EUROCONNECTOR)
Use a 21-pin adaptor (optional) to view playback images.

TV/VCR

This category enables you to edit or print images on the media, or copy them onto your computer for viewing, editing or creating an original DVD.

PLAYLIST EDIT

You can create and edit a Playlist (p. 59).

Previous/Next date In step 3, by touching [BACKUP] t [Backup starts from the first movie. Previous backup history will be deleted.], you can back up all movies, including movies that have been backed up previously. Your camcorder will keep a backup history of movies only when they are saved with the [BACKUP] function.
2 Touch / to select the recording date of the desired movies, then touch. The movies recorded on the selected date are displayed on the screen. Touch the movie on the screen to confirm. Touch screen. to return to the previous
Copying still images (DCRDVD410E/DVD810E)
You can copy still images from the internal memory to a Memory Stick PRO Duo.

From To

3 Touch t [YES]. If the disc space is not sufficient to record the entire movie, [Not enough memory space.] appears. 4 When [Completed.] appears, touch.
t Insert a Memory Stick PRO Duo into your camcorder beforehand.
To dub all movies in a Playlist (p. 59)
1 In step 3, touch [ DUB ALL].
5 When [Completed.] appears,
To check the copied still images, select [MEMORY STICK] on [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 28).
To copy all the still images recorded on the same day at one time
1 In step 2, touch [COPY by date].
(HOME) t (OTHERS) t [PHOTO COPY].
The [PHOTO COPY] screen appears. Editing
2 Touch [COPY by select]. 3 Touch the still image to be

copied.

Dividing movies
You cannot restore movies once they are divided. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while dividing movies. Do not remove the Memory Stick PRO Duo while dividing movies in the Memory Stick PRO Duo. When you select [INT. MEMORY] (DCRDVD410E/DVD810E) 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 and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments.
Select beforehand the media which contains the movie you want to divide (p. 28).

Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate.

: Video/Signal flow

VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders
A A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect to the input jack of the other device. B A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) When connecting to the other device via the S VIDEO jack, by using an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional), higher quality movies can be produced than with an A/V connecting
cable. Connect the white and red plugs (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional). The yellow plug connection is not necessary. Connecting only the S VIDEO plug will not output audio.
To hide the screen indicators, such as a counter on the screen of the monitor device connected,
touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [DISP OUTPUT] t [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) (p. 87). To record the date/time and camera settings data, display them on the screen (p. 84). When you are connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the red (right channel) or the white (left channel) plug to the audio input jack on the device.
Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details.
7 When dubbing is finished, stop
the recording device, and then your camcorder.
1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Select the media which contains
the movie you want to dub (p. 28).
Connecting a device with the USB cable
By connecting a DVD writer, etc. that is capable of movie dubbing via USB connection to your camcorder, you can dub movies without the declination of their image quality. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 21). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. Editing

3 Press

(VIEW IMAGES).
Set [TV TYPE] according to the display device (p. 48).
4 Insert the recording media in the
recording device. If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode.
5 Connect your camcorder to the
recording device (VCR or DVD/ HDD recorder) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) 1 or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) 2. Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device.
1 Turn on your camcorder. 6 Start playback on your
camcorder, and record it on the recording device.
Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD/ HDD recorders (Continued)

2 Connect the

Printing still images (PictBridge compliant printer)

5 Touch [YES] t [YES].

Finalizing starts.
6 When finalizing is completed,
1 Place your camcorder in a stable
place, and connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder.
When you finalize a double-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 (Movie) or (Still) lamp goes off. Finalizing restarts when you connect the AC Adaptor and turn on your camcorder again.
2 Turn on your camcorder. 3 Insert the disc to be finalized. 4 Touch
(HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [FINALIZE].
When you set to create a DVD menu and finalize the disc, the DVD menu appears for a few seconds while finalizing the disc. After the disc is finalized, is attached at the bottom of the disc indicator, such as in the case of DVD-RW (VIDEO mode).
To select a DVD menu style
To select a DVD menu style, touch (OPTION) t [DVD MENU] (p. 69). Go to step 5 if you want to finalize the disc using [STYLE1] (the default setting). 1 In step 4, touch [DVD MENU]. (OPTION) t
2 Select the desired style from 4 types of pattern with /.
Select [NO MENU] if you do not create a DVD menu. 3 Touch.
During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), the DVD menu style is fixed to [STYLE1]. You cannot create a DVD menu for a DVD-RW (VR mode).
Playing a disc on other devices
Finalizing a disc (p. 67) allows you to view movies recorded by your camcorder on other DVD devices. However, we do not guarantee proper playback on all devices. You can play back DVD+RW on other devices without finalizing the disc.
Do not use an 8 cm CD adaptor with an 8 cm DVD as it may cause a malfunction. Make sure that a vertically installed device is placed in a position such as that the disc can be placed horizontally. On some devices, some discs may not be played back, movies may freeze for an instant between scenes, or some functions may be disabled.

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.
Playing a disc on a computer
If you finalize the disc (p. 67) that was recorded on your camcorder, you can play back the disc on a computer that DVD playback application is installed.
Even when you use a DVD+RW, you must finalize the disc (p. 67). Otherwise, a malfunction may occur. Make sure that the DVD drive of the computer can play an 8 cm DVD. Do not use an 8 cm CD adaptor with an 8 cm DVD as it may cause a malfunction. The disc may not be played back, or the movies may not be played smoothly on some computers. Movies stored on a disc cannot be copied directly onto a computer to be played back or edited.
Checking media information
For details on operations and procedures, see the PMB Guide on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 97).
You can check the remaining recordable time or space of the media selected on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28).
The volume label of the disc
The date when the disc was first used is recorded.
<e.g.> When the disc was first used at 0:00 am on January 1st 2008: 2008_01_01_00H00M_AM
Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO]. You can check other information by touching. To turn off the display, touch.

b Notes Volume label

The calculation for the space of the internal memory (DCR-DVD410E/DVD810E) 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 space appears slightly smaller. Since there is an image database file area, the used space is not displayed as 0 MB even if you perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 72).
Movies on discs are stored in the following folders: DVD-RW (VR mode) DVD_RTAV folder Other discs and modes VIDEO_TS folder
Only the information for the media selected on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] is displayed. Change the media setting as necessary (p. 28).

Formatting media

Formatting deletes all images and returns the recording media to its original empty state. To avoid the loss of important images, dub or copy them on other media (p. 55, 62) before performing [MEDIA FORMAT].
Formatting the internal memory (DCR-DVD410E/DVD810E) or Memory Stick PRO Duo
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).

This is because only the S VIDEO plug is connected. Make sure that you connect also the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) (p. 62).
Images cannot be deleted.
You cannot delete following movies (p. 51). Movies recorded on DVD-R/DVD+R DL Movies recorded on DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) except the last recorded movie Movies recorded on DVD+RW except the last recorded movie In the case of disc, you cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). Images protected on another device cannot be deleted.
The aspect ratio of the image is not correct on the 4:3 TV connected to your camcorder.
Set [TV TYPE] depending on your TV (p. 48).
Unable to capture a still image from a movie.
There is not enough free space on the media for saving still images (p. 53).

You cannot dub.

The A/V connecting cable is not connected properly. Make sure that the A/V connecting cable is connected to the proper jack, i.e. to the input jack of another device for dubbing a movie from your camcorder (p. 55).

Unable to finalize.

Use the AC Adaptor for finalizing operation. Do not use the battery pack. The disc has already been finalized. In the case of following discs, follow the required

Connecting to a computer

You cannot install Picture Motion Browser.
Check the computer environment required to install Picture Motion Browser. Install Picture Motion Browser in an orderly manner (p. 98).

Cannot use

Because of following settings

[AUTO SLW SHUTTR]

[S. NIGHTSHOT PLS], [SCENE SELECTION], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [D.EFFECT], [FADER] [SCENE SELECTION] NightShot plus, [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS] NightShot plus, [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS] NightShot plus, [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [OLD MOVIE], [TELE MACRO], [FADER] NightShot plus, [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS] NightShot plus, [D.EFFECT], [SCENE SELECTION], [FADER]
[SPOT FOCUS] [EXPOSURE] [SPOT METER] [SCENE SELECTION]
[TELE MACRO] [SCENE SELECTION]
Picture Motion Browser does not work correctly.
Finish Picture Motion Browser and restart your computer.
Your camcorder is not recognized by the computer.
Install Picture Motion Browser (p. 98). Disconnect devices from the USB jack of the computer other than the keyboard, mouse, and your camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and your camcorder, and restart the computer, then connect the computer and your camcorder again in an orderly manner (p. 99). Make sure the media check tool of the computer activates. For details on the media check tool, see PMB Guide.
[WHITE BAL.] [COLOR SLOW SHTR]
[S. NIGHTSHOT [D.EFFECT], [FADER] PLS] [FADER] [D.EFFECT], [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [CANDLE]/ [FIREWORKS] in [SCENE SELECTION] [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [FADER], [SCENE SELECTION], [PICT.EFFECT] [OLD MOVIE] [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC]

About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack
Your camcorder operates only with an InfoLITHIUM battery pack (H series). InfoLITHIUM H series battery packs have the mark.
x On a Memory Stick PRO Duo
Up to 8 GB of Memory Stick PRO Duo and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo are confirmed to be able to be used with your camcorder.
What is an InfoLITHIUM battery pack?
An InfoLITHIUM battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor/ charger. The InfoLITHIUM battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes. With an AC Adaptor/charger, the remaining battery time and charging time appear.
Notes on using Memory Stick Micro
To use a Memory Stick Micro with your camcorder, you need a Duo-sized M2 Adaptor. Insert the Memory Stick Micro into the Duosized M2 Adaptor, and then insert the adaptor into the Memory Stick Duo slot. If you insert a Memory Stick Micro into your camcorder without using a Duo-sized M2 Adaptor, you might not be able to remove it from your camcorder. Keep the Memory Stick Micro out of the reach of small children. They might accidentally swallow it.
To charge the battery pack
Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camcorder. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C (50 F to 86 F) until the CHG (charge) lamp turns off. If you charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range, you may not be able to charge it efficiently. After charging is complete, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder or remove the battery pack.
when the battery pack is frequently used. Use the remaining battery time indication as a rough guide only. The E mark that indicates low battery flashes even if there are still 20 minutes of battery time remaining, depending on the operating conditions or ambient temperature.
About storage of the battery pack
If the battery pack is not used for a long time, fully charge the battery pack and use it up on your camcorder once a year to maintain proper function. To store the battery pack, remove it from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool place. To discharge the battery pack on your camcorder completely, touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [GENERAL SET] t [A.SHUT OFF] t [NEVER] and leave your camcorder in recording standby until the power goes off (p. 89).

To use the battery pack effectively
Battery pack performance decreases when the ambient temperature is 10 C (50 F) or below, and the length of time you can use the battery pack becomes shorter. In that case, do one of the followings to use the battery pack for a longer time. Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up, and insert it in your camcorder right before you start taking shots. Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FH70/ NP-FH100 (optional). Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent playback, fast forward or reverse operation wears out the battery pack faster. We recommend using a large capacity battery pack: NP-FH70/NP-FH100 (optional). Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) when not recording or playing back on your camcorder. The battery pack is also consumed when your camcorder is in recording standby or playback pause. Have spare battery packs 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 battery life

Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, it is probably time to replace it with a new one. Each batterys life is governed by storage, operating and environmental conditions.
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 indicated correctly. Note, however, that the battery indication will not be restored if it is used in high temperatures for a long time, or if left in a fully charged state, or
About handling of your camcorder

On use and care

Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations: Anywhere extremely hot, cold, or humid. Never leave them exposed to temperatures above 60 C (140 F), 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 may not be able to record properly. Near AM receivers and video equipment. Noise may occur. On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand or dust gets in your camcorder, it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may be exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the inside of the viewfinder or the LCD screen. Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor). For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions. Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example, from rain or sea water. If your camcorder gets wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the product. Be particularly careful of the lens. Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF (CHG) when you are not using your camcorder. Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it. Doing so might cause heat to build up inside. When disconnecting the power cord (mains lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord.

6 Attach the eyecup block to the viewfinder, pushing it straight on until it clicks.
Cleaning inside the viewfinder
Remove any dust from inside the viewfinder by following the steps below.
1 Pull out the viewfinder. 2 While pushing in the tab on the bottom of the viewfinder with a fine-tipped object such as a ball point pen, pull the eyecup block in the direction of the arrow to remove.
The eyecup block is a precision part. Do not disassemble it further. Do not touch the lens of the eyecup block. Continued ,
On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery
Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG). The preinstalled rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the 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 date. x Procedures Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it with the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG) for more than 24 hours.

Specifications

System

Video compression format

MPEG2/JPEG (Still images) DCR-DVD310E/DVD410E/DVD710E/ DVD810E 3 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. 000 pixels Effective (Movie, 16:9) Approx. pixels Effective (Still, 16:9) Approx. pixels Effective (Still, 4:3) Approx. 000 pixels

Audio compression format

DCR-DVD110E/DVD610E Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator DCR-DVD115E/DVD310E/DVD410E/ DVD710E/DVD810E Dolby Digital 2/5.1ch Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator

Video signal

PAL color, CCIR standards
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar DCR-DVD110E/DVD115E/DVD610E Optical: 40, Digital: 80, DCR-DVD310E/DVD410E/DVD710E/ DVD810E Optical: 25, Digital: 50, Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in.)
Internal memory (DCR-DVD410E/ DVD810E)
8 GB When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for data management.

Usable discs

8 cm DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-R/ DVD+R DL

Focal length

DCR-DVD110E/DVD115E/DVD610E F 1.8 - 4.1 f = 1.9 - 76 mm (3/32 - 3 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies: 41 - mm (1 5/8 - 64 5/8 in.) (16:9) For still images: 48 - mm (1 15/16 - 75 5/8 in.) (4:3) DCR-DVD310E/DVD410E/DVD710E/ DVD810E F 1.8 - 3.2 f = 2.5 - 62.5 mm (1/8 - 2 1/2 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies: 41 - mm (1 5/8 - 46 7/8 in.) (16:9)** For still images: 36 - 900 mm (1 7/16 - 35 1/2 in.) (4:3)

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, and redistribute source code for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL/LGPL. Source code is provided on the web. To download, go to the following website and select DCR-DVD810. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code. Read license2.pdf in the License folder on the CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of GPL, and LGPL software. To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is needed. If it is not installed on your computer, you can download it from the Adobe Systems web page: http://www.adobe.com/
Identifying parts and controls
The numbers in ( ) are reference pages.
A NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (41) B Memory Stick Duo slot/cover and access lamp (32) The access lamp lights for both the internal memory* and a Memory Stick PRO Duo. C LCD screen/touch panel (16, 26) D (HOME) button (17, 78) E Zoom buttons (40, 46) F START/STOP button (34, 39) G RESET button Initializes all the settings, including the setting of the date and time. H QUICK ON button and lamp (41) I EASY button (34) J Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (26) K. (BACK LIGHT) button (41) L Speaker Playback sounds come out from the speaker. For how to adjust the volume, see page 45. M (USB) jack (64) DCR-DVD110E/DVD115E/DVD310E/ DVD410E: Output only
(VIEW IMAGES) button (35, 43)
O DUBBING button* (55) P DISP/BATT INFO button (21)
Identifying parts and controls (Continued)
A POWER switch (24) B Viewfinder (26) C CHG (charge) lamp (20) D (Movie)/ (Still) mode lamps (24) E Battery pack (20) F Built-in microphone (40) An Active Interface Shoe* compatible microphone (optional) will take precedence when connected. G Power zoom lever (40, 46) H PHOTO button (34, 39) I DC IN jack (20) J START/STOP button (34, 39) K 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. L BATT (battery) release lever (21)