User manual SONY DCR-DVD510E

[. . . ] 3-285-370-11(1) Enjoying with Your Camcorder 10 Digital Video Camera Recorder Getting Started 18 Recording/Playback 30 Operating Guide DCR-DVD510E/DVD910E Editing Utilizing Media Customizing Your Camcorder Performing with Your Computer Troubleshooting 46 60 71 91 95 GB Additional 109 Information Quick 122 Reference 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 Japan © 2008 Sony Corporation Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc. ) again. 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. Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. [. . . ] The default setting is [ON]. z Tips AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto slow shutter) When recording in dark places, the shutter speed is automatically reduced to 1/25 second. The default setting is [ON]. · IRE represents the unit of images brightness amplitude. 74 REMAINING SET B ON Always displays the remaining media capacity indicator. ON ( ) Always flashes regardless of the surrounding brightness. OFF ( b Notes ) Records without flash. AUTO Displays the remaining recording time of movie for about 8 seconds in the following situations. ­ When your camcorder recognizes the remaining media capacity when the POWER switch is set to (Movie). ­ When you press DISP/BATT INFO to switch the indicator from off to on when the POWER switch is set to (Movie). ­ When you select the movie recording mode on the HOME MENU. b Notes · When the remaining recordable time for movies is less than 5 minutes, the indicator stays on the screen. · The recommended distance to the subject when using the built-in flash is approximately 0. 3 to 2. 5 m (1 to 8 feet). · Remove any dust from the surface of the flash lamp before using it. Flash effect may be impaired if heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp. 122) flickers while charging the flash, and remains lit when charging is complete. · If you use the flash when shooting a backlit subject or in bright places, the flash may not be effective. FLASH LEVEL You can set this function when you record still images using the built-in flash, or an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. HIGH( ) Makes the flash level higher. Customizing Your Camcorder SUB-T DATE You can display the recording date and time when playing back a disc on a device with a subtitle display function. Also refer to the instruction manual of the playback device. b Notes · You cannot set [SUB-T DATE] for a "Memory Stick PRO Duo. " B NORMAL( ) LOW( ) Makes the flash level lower. FLASH MODE You can set this function when you record still images using the built-in flash, or an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. B AUTO Automatically flashes when there is insufficient ambient light. REDEYE REDUC (Redeye reduction) You can set this function when you record still images using the built-in flash, or an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. 75) to [AUTO] or [ON] when [REDEYE REDUC] is set to [ON], appears on the screen. You can prevent redeye by activating the pre-flash before recording. Continued , 75 MOVIE SETTINGS (Continued) b Notes · The redeye reduction may not produce the desired effect due to individual differences and other conditions. S. CONVERSION LENS You can set this function when you use an external conversion lens (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. You can record with the SteadyShot function adjusted optimally for the conversion lens attached. You can select from [WIDE CONVERSION] ( ) and [TELE CONVERSION] ( ). The default setting is [OFF]. FACE DETECTION The camcorder adjusts the focus/color/ exposure of face images automatically. B ON ( ) Detects face images in frames, then adjusts their image quality automatically. ON [NO FRAMES] ( ) Detects face images without frames, then adjusts their image quality automatically. OFF Does not detect face images. b Notes · You may not be able to detect face images depending on the recording condition. S INDEX SET The camcorder detects faces automatically during movie recording. Face icons and their meanings : This icon appears when the setting is [ON]. : This icon flashes when your camcorder detects a face. [. . . ] 69 O OLD MOVIE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Original DELETE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 J JPEG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 L LANDSCAPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 LANGUAGE SET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 LAST SCENE DEL (delete) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 LCD backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 LCD BL LEVEL (LCD back light level). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80, 100 LCD BRIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 LCD COLOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 LCD panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Lens cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 LP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 P PAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 PASTEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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