Sony DCR-DVD910 Operating Guide - Page 120

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Specifications

System

Video compression format

MPEG2/JPEG (Still images)

Audio compression format

Dolby Digital 2/5.1ch

Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator

Video signal

NTSC color, EIA standards

Usable discs

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

DVD+R DL

Movie recording format

Disc

DVD-RW:DVD-VIDEO (VIDEO mode),

DVD-Video Recording (VR mode)

DVD+RW: DVD+RW Video

DVD-R/DVD+R DL: DVD-VIDEO

“

Memory Stick PRO Duo

”

MPEG2-PS

Still image recording format

Exif Ver.2.2

*

Viewfinder

Electric viewfinder (color)

Image device

3.6 mm (1/5 type) CMOS sensor

Recording pixels (still image, 4:3):

Max. 4.0 mega (2 304 × 1 728) pixels

**

Gross: Approx. 2 360 000 pixels

Effective (movie, 16:9):

1 490 000 pixels

Effective (still image, 16:9):

1 490 000 pixels

Effective (still image, 4:3):

1 990 000 pixels

Lens

Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T

Optical:15×, Digital:30×, 180×

Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in.)

Focal length

F 1.8 - 2.6

f = 3.1 - 46.5 mm (1/8 - 1 7/8 in.)

When converted to a 35 mm still camera

For movies:

40 - 600 mm (1 5/8 - 23 5/8 in.) (16:9)

For still images:

37 - 555 mm (1 1/2 - 21 7/8 in.) (4:3)

Color temperature

[AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR]

(3 200 K), [OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)

Minimum illumination

5 lx (lux) (AUTO SLW SHUTTR ON, Shutter

speed 1/30 second)

0 lx (lux) (during NightShot function)

•

Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories.

Input/Output connectors

A/V Remote Connector

Video/audio output jack

USB jack

mini-B

LCD screen

Picture

6.7 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9)

Total number of pixels

211 200 (960

×

220)

General

Power requirements

DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack)

DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)

Average power consumption

Using the LCD screen or the viewfinder with

normal brightness

LCD : 3.8 W

Viewfinder : 3.6 W

Operating temperature

0 °C to +40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)

Storage temperature

-20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F)

Dimensions (Approx.)

58

×

93

×

134 mm (2 3/8

×

3 3/4

×

5 3/8 in.)

(w

×

h

×

d) including the projecting parts

*

“Exif” is a file format for still images,

established by the JEITA (Japan

Electronics and Information Technology

Industries Association). Files in this

format can have additional information

such as your camcorder’s setting

information at the time of recording.

**

The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid

CMOS sensor and image processing

system BIONZ allow the still image

resolution equivalent to the sizes

described.

Section	Page
Read this before operating your camcorder	4
Table of Contents	8
Subject examples and solutions	10
Enjoying with Your Camcorder	11
Media for your camcorder	11
Using your camcorder	14
“HOME” and “OPTION” - Taking advantage of two types of menus	16
Getting Started	19
Step 1: Checking supplied items	19
Step 2: Charging the battery pack	20
Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time	23
Changing the language setting	24
Step 4: Making adjustments before recording	25
Step 5: Selecting media for movies	26
Step 6: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”	27
Recording/Playback	31
Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam operation)	31
Recording	34
Zooming	36
Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording)	36
Starting to record quickly (QUICK ON)	37
Recording high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec)	37
Recording in dark places (NightShot)	37
Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects	38
Recording in mirror mode	38
Recording the fast action in slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC)	38
Playback	40
Searching for scenes with pinpoint accuracy (Film Roll Index)	42
Searching for desired scenes by a face (Face Index)	42
Searching for desired images by date (Date Index)	43
Using PB zoom	43
Playing back a series of still images (Slide show)	44
Playing the images on a TV	45
Editing	47
(OTHERS) category	47
Deleting images	47
Capturing a still image from a movie	50
Dubbing movies to media within your camcorder	51
Dividing movies	52
Creating the Playlist	53
Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders	57
Printing still images (PictBridge compliant printer)	59
Utilizing Media	61
(MANAGE MEDIA) category	61
Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices (Finalizing)	62
Playing a disc on other devices	65
Checking media information	66
Formatting media	66
Recording additional movies after finalizing	68
Finding the right disc (DISC SELECT GUIDE)	70
Repairing the image database file	70
Customizing Your Camcorder	72
What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU	72
Using the HOME MENU	72
List of the (SETTINGS) category items	72
MOVIE SETTINGS	74
(Items for recording movies)	74
PHOTO SETTINGS	78
(Items for recording still images)	78
VIEW IMAGES SET	79
(Items to customize the display)	79
SOUND/DISP SET	81
(Items to adjust sound and the screen)	81
OUTPUT SETTINGS	82
(Items for when connecting other devices)	82
CLOCK/LANG	83
(Items to set clock and language)	83
GENERAL SET	83
(Other setup items)	83
Activating functions using the OPTION MENU	85
Using the OPTION MENU	85
Recording items on the OPTION MENU	86
Viewing items on the OPTION MENU	86
Functions set in the OPTION MENU	87
Performing with Your Computer	92
What you can do with Windows computer	92
Troubleshooting	96
Troubleshooting	96
Warning indicators and messages	105
Additional Information	110
Using your camcorder abroad	110
File/folder structure on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”	112
Maintenance and precautions	113
About the disc	113
About the “Memory Stick”	114
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack	115
About handling of your camcorder	116
Specifications	120
Quick Reference	123
Identifying parts and controls	123
Indicators displayed during recording/playback	127
Glossary	129
Index	130
Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en español	134
Paso 1: Comprobación de los componentes incluidos	134
Paso 2: Recarga de la batería	135
Paso 3: Conexión de la alimentación y ajuste de la fecha y la hora	138
Cambio del ajuste de idioma	139
Paso 4: Realización de ajustes antes de la grabación	140
Paso 5: Selección de un medio para películas	141
Paso 6: Inserción de un disco o un “Memory Stick PRO Duo”	142
Grabación	146

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