User manual SONY DCR-DVD310E

[. . . ] 3-285-367-11(1) Enjoying with Your Camcorder 11 Digital Video Camera Recorder Getting Started 19 Recording/Playback 34 Operating Guide DCR-DVD110E/DVD115E/ DVD310E/DVD410E/DVD610E/ DVD710E/DVD810E Editing Utilizing Media Customizing Your Camcorder Performing with Your Computer 50 66 78 97 Troubleshooting 101 Additional 114 Information Quick 129 Reference GB Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www. sony. net/ Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in China © 2008 Sony Corporation Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE 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, fire or the like. ATTENTION The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit. This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9. 8 feet). CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Replace the battery with the specified type only. [. . . ] When you dispose of or give the camcorder to somebody, it is recommended that you perform [ EMPTY]. b Notes · If you perform [ EMPTY], all the images are deleted. To avoid the loss of important images, dub or copy them on other media (p. · You cannot perform [ EMPTY] unless you connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket). · While performing [ EMPTY], do not apply any vibrations or shocks to the camcorder. 4 Press and hold the . Utilizing Media 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). b Notes · If you stop performing [ EMPTY] while [Executing. . . ] is displayed, be sure to complete the operation by performing [ EMPTY] again before you use the camcorder the next time. 2 Turn on your camcorder. The screen of formatting the internal memory appears. 77 Customizing Your Camcorder What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU You can change the recording functions and the operating settings for your convenience. 3 Touch the desired setup item. If the item is not on the screen, touch / to change the page. Using the HOME MENU 1 Turn on your camcorder, then press (HOME). (HOME) 4 Touch the desired item. If the item is not on the screen, touch / to change the page. (HOME) 5 Change the setting, then touch (SETTINGS) category . 2 Touch (SETTINGS). 78 List of the (SETTINGS) category items MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 86) Items Page VOLUME*2 BEEP*2 LCD BRIGHT LCD BL LEVEL LCD COLOR VF B. LIGHT 86 86 86 86 86 86 REC MODE AUDIO MODE*1 NIGHTSHOT LIGHT WIDE SELECT DIGITAL ZOOM STEADYSHOT AUTO SLW SHUTTR GUIDEFRAME REMAINING SET SUB-T DATE INDEX SET*2 80 80 80 80 81 81 81 81 81 82 82 OUTPUT SETTINGS (p. 87) Items Page TV TYPE DISP OUTPUT 87 87 CLOCK/ Items LANG (p. 82) Items Page CLOCK SET*2 AREA SET SUMMERTIME LANGUAGE SET*2 82 83 80 81 83 83 84 Customizing Your Camcorder 24 88 88 88 IMAGE SIZE*2 FILE NO. NIGHTSHOT LIGHT GUIDEFRAME FLASH MODE*2*3 FLASH LEVEL*3 REDEYE REDUC*3 GENERAL SET (p. 88) Items Page DEMO MODE CALIBRATION A. SHUT OFF QUICK ON STBY REMOTE CTRL*3 88 122 89 89 89 VIEW IMAGES SET (p. 84) Items Page DATA CODE DISPLAY 84 85 *1 DCR-DVD115E/DVD310E/DVD410E/ DVD710E/DVD810E *2 You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation (p. *3 DCR-DVD310E/DVD410E/DVD710E/ DVD810E *4 [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34) 79 MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies) AUDIO MODE (DCRDVD115E/DVD310E/ DVD410E/DVD710E/ DVD810E) You can select audio recording format. Records stereo sound. How to set (HOME MENU) t page 78 (OPTION MENU) t page 90 The default settings are marked with B. NIGHTSHOT LIGHT When using either the NightShot plus (p. 95) function to record, you can record clearer images by setting [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], which emits infrared light (invisible). The default setting is [ON]. b Notes · Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects (p. · The maximum shooting distance using [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet). REC MODE (Recording mode) You can select a recording mode to record a movie with the image quality from 3 levels. (6M (SP)) WIDE SELECT When recording images, you can select the aspect ratio according to the TV connected. B 16:9 WIDE Records images to the full screen on a 16:9 (wide) TV screen. LP ( ) Increases the recording time (Long Play). (3M (LP)) b Notes · If you record in LP mode, the quality of scenes may be degraded, or scenes with quick movements may appear with block noise when you play back the movie. 4:3 ( z Tips · See page 13, 33 on the expected recording time of each recording mode. b Notes · Set [TV TYPE] correctly according to the TV connected for playback (p. [. . . ] VR mode enables editing (deleting or sequence rearrangement) with your camcorder. Finalizing the disc lets you play it back on a VR mode compatible DVD device. x Dolby Digital An audio encoding (compression) system developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc. x Dolby Digital 5. 1 Creator Sound compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc. which compresses audio efficiently while preserving high sound quality. It enables recording of 5. 1ch surround sound while using disc space more efficiently. [. . . ]