Sony DCR-DVD610 User Manual

DCR-DVD610

DVD Handycam® camcorder

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Shooting high quality video is easy with the DCR-DVD610. The powerful 40x optical/2000x digital zoom get you close to the action,
while Super Steady Shot® image stabilization reduces blur. With Hybrid recording technology, you can capture it all directly to a DVD
or removable Memory Stick Duo™ or Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media.

1/8" Advanced HAD™ CCD Imager,
680K Pixels (Gross)

1/8" Advanced HAD™ (Hole
Accumulation Diode) CCD with 340K
(effective) pixels provides stunning
detail and clarity with exceptional
video (up to 500 lines of horizontal
resolution) and still image performance

40X Optical / 2000X Digital Zoom

The optical zoom helps to bring the
action close up from far away. In
addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation
means that extreme digital zooming is
clearer, with less distortion than
previous types of digital zoom.

Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® Vario­Tessar® Lens

Carl Zeiss® Vario-

Tessar lenses are
designed specifically for compact
camcorders, and utilize precision
ground optics to maintain the
sharpness and contrast found with
larger lenses.

DVD Format Video Recording

The DVD recording format in MPEG2
(SD) delivers digital picture and sound
quality comparable to that of MiniDV,
but on DVD. Playback of these DVDs
couldn't be simpler (depending upon
the playback device used). After
finalizing the disc in the camcorder, the
disc can play back in most DVD
Players (SD), computers, Blu-ray Disc™
players, and even PlayStation® 3 video
game consoles.

DVD-R/-RW/+RW and +R DL (Dual
Layer) Compatible

Compatibility with a variety of DVD
formats allows the ease-of-

use and

simplicity found in DVD media. With
DVD+RW media there is no need to
finalize the disc (minimum recording
required); simply remove the finalized
disc and insert the media into a
compatible DVD or Blu-ray Disc™
Player.

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Hybrid Recording to DVD or Memory
Stick® Media

Hybrid recording technology delivers a
new level of flexibility for transferring
your video footage and digital photos
from the camcorder to compatible
viewing devices. Record to DVD media,
or choose instead to record to
removable Memory Stick Duo™ media
or Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media. You
can even select from various dubbing
functions to easily copy video or still
images from the Memory Stick media
to DVD -- without using a PC. Images
recorded or transferred to DVD can then
be played directly most DVD Players
(SD), computers, Blu-ray Disc™ players,
and even PlayStation® 3 video game
consoles to share your memories with
friends and family.

Quick On

Missing an important scene can be
frustrating, especially if the reason is
because your camcorder is turned off.
With the Quick On feature, the touch of a
single button places that camcorder in
Sleep mode. Another push instantly
wakes the camcorder, so you’ll always
be ready to capture special moments.

Built

-in zoom microphone

Featuring Dolby® Ditigal 5.1 Creator,
the built

-in zoom microphone focuses
audio recording on your subjects in
sync with the camera

’s zoom lens,
helping memories ring true with clear
dialogue and crisp, discrete sounds.

2.7" Wide

(16:9) Hybrid Touch Panel

Clear Photo LCD Plus™ Display (211K
Pixels)

The 2.7" Wide

(16:9) LCD screen

provides exceptional viewing clarity
with improved resolution (211K pixels).
The display rotates up to 270 degrees
for multiple viewing angles, as well as
provides sharp, detailed images for
monitoring or playback. The
widescreen format makes shooting in
16:9 mode and composing shots even
easier.

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Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media Slot

Capture still images directly onto
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media (sold
separately) for easy transfer to PCs for
emailing, printing, or sharing with other
compatible Memory Stick® devices
(sold separately).

Super SteadyShot® Image Stabilization
System

An advanced version of Sony's
SteadyShot® Image Stabilization
system that controls an even higher
range of shake and vibration
frequencies, to achieve an even higher
level of smoothness without
degradation of video like some other
image stabilization systems.

InfoLITHIUM®

Battery with AccuPower

™

Meter System

Unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium)
batteries, Sony's rechargeable Lithium
Ion batteries are not subjected to a life
shortening "Memory Effect," so you’

re
free to charge the battery at any time.
Additionally, Sony's exclusive
AccuPower

™ meter displays the battery
time remaining in minutes, in either the
viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

Manual Focus

Manually adjust the focus of the
camcorder using the touch panel.
Manual focusing also allows the user to
control the focus in difficult situations
where either the environment or the
subject does not allow the camcorder's
auto focus to perform optimally, such
as when shooting through a window or
in a crowded environment.

Super NightShot® Plus Infrared System

The Super NightShot

® Plus Infrared
System uses a slow shutter mode to let
you shoot video with improved color
and contrast, even in total darkness (0
lux).

Stamina®

Battery Power Management

System

When using the Sony InfoLITHIUM

®
Battery, the Stamina® Battery Power
Management System helps the
camcorder prolong battery life for extra
long continuous recording times from a
single charge.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Scene Selection Modes

Picture Effects

Fader Effects

-2

Visual Index Screen

Battery Information

Easy Handycam®

Button

Multi-

Language Menu

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Last Updated: 10/13/2009

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DVD Handycam® camcorder

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Specifications

General

Imaging Device:

1/8" Advanced HAD

™ CCD Imager

Pixel Gross:

680K

Recording Media: 3" (8cm) DVD (DVD-

R/DVD

­RW/DVD+RW/DVD+R DL), Memory Stick Duo™ Media,
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media

Recording and Playback Times: Single Layer -

HQ: 20
min., SP: 30 min., LP 60 min. Dual Layer - HQ: 35 min.,
SP: 55 min., LP: 110 min. When using 8GB Memory Stick
PRO Duo™ Media (sold separately): Standard
Definition: HQ = up to 115 min., SP = up to 170 min., LP
= up to 325 min.

Video Actual:

340K Pixels (4:3), 410K Pixels (16:9)

Still Actual:

340K Pixels (4:3), 250K Pixels (16:9)

Processor:

N/A

Video Resolution:

720 x 480

Still Picture Resolution:

640×480 (VGA)

Audio

Audio Format:

Dolby® Digital 2 channel

Microphone: Yes (Built-in Zoom)

Convenience

USB Streaming:

N/A

Accessory Shoe:

N/A

White Balance: Auto, Outdoor, Indoor, One-push

(touch panel)

Memory Stick PRO™

Media Compatibility:

Tested to
support up to 8GB media capacity; does not support
high speed transfer function; does not support
Access Control security function.

Still Image Mode(s):

JPEG

Face Detection:

N/A

Hybrid:

Yes

Hybrid Plus:

N/A

Quick On: Yes
Dual Record:

N/A

Dynamic Range Optimizer:

N/A

Scene Mode(s): Auto, Twilight, Candle (move only),

Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks (move only), Landscape,
Portrait, Spotlight, Sports (movie only), Beach, Snow

Image Stabilization: S-

SS

Convenience Features

Easy Operation: Yes
Multiple Language Display: Yes
Slide Show Mode: Yes
Picture Effect(s): Monotone, Sepia, Pastel
Digital Picture Effect(s): Old Movie
PictBridge Compatible:

N/A

Low Light Capability:

Super NightShot®

Fader Effect(s): Black, White
Face Index: Yes
Film Roll Index: Yes
Photo Capture from Movie: Yes
Dubbing Button:

N/A

x.v.Color™ :

N/A

BRAVIA® Sync™ :

N/A

Video

Format: SD (MPEG2)
Video Signal:

NTSC color, EIA standards

Video Features

PhotoTV HD:

N/A

Inputs and Outputs

Analog Audio/Video Output(s): Included (via A/V

Remote Terminal)

USB Port(s): Hi-speed (2.0 compliant)
S

-Video Output(s): Available via A/V Remote (cable not

included)

Audio/Video Remote Terminal: Yes

Display

LCD Screen:

2.7" wide

(16:9) touch panel LCD display

Viewfinder: Color (123K Pixels)

Hardware

Memory Stick slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
Manual / Auto Lens Cover: Manual
Assignable Dial:

N/A

S/S & Zoom button on LCD: Yes
Light/Flash:

N/A

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Optics/Lens

35mm Equivalent: 48- 1920mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 41 -

1640mm (16:9 Camera Mode)

Aperture:

F1.8 - 4.1

Exposure: Touch Panel
Filter Diameter:

30mm

Focal Distance:

1.9 - 76mm

Focus: Full Range Auto, Manual (Touch Panel)
Progressive Shutter Mode:

N/A

Shutter Speed:

Auto, 1/30

- 1/250 (Scene Selection

Mode)

Optical Zoom:

40x

Digital Zoom:

2000x

Lens Type: Carl Zeiss®

Vario

-Tessar®

Minimum Illumination: 6 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON,

Shutter Speed 1/30)

Power

Battery Type: InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter

System (NP-

FH40)

Power Requirements: 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC

Adaptor)

Power Consumption (in Operation): 2.7W / 2.9W

(VF/LCD)

Service and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty Term: Limited Warranty --- 1 Year Parts;

90 Days Labor

Software

Operating System Compatibility:

Microsoft® Windows®
2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional, Windows
Vista

Supplied Software: Picture Motion Browser Ver.3.0.00

Dimensions

Weight: 15 oz (450g) with Battery
Measurements:

2 1/4 x 3 5/8 x 5 1/8 inch (55.0 x 89.0 x

130.0mm)

Supplied Accessories

Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (AC-

L200)

InfoLITHIUM® Rechargeable Battery (NP-

FH40)
Multi A/V Cable (Stereo)
USB Cable
Application CD

-ROM w/ Driver

Enjoy Handycam DVD

Optional Accessories

ACC-DVDH2 starter kit
BC

-TRP travel charger
ECM-HW1 wireless mic.
VCT-60AV remote tripod

UPC Code:

027242727700

1. Viewable area measured diagonally.

2. Camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD

™

format.
Using the enclosed PC software, high definition footage can be copied
onto DVD media. However, DVD media containing AVCHD footage
should not be used with DVD based players or recorders, as the DVD
player/recorder may fail to eject the media and may erase its
contents without warning. DVD media containing AVCHD footage
may be played on a compatible Blu-ray Disc™ player/recorder or
other compatible device.

3. DVD media/formats are not universally compatible.

4. HD viewing requires a Sony HD connector cable or HD Cyber-shot
Station®

cradle and HDTV. All sold separately.

5. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product
contains an IEEE1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary
depending on the software applications, operating system and
compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may
not communicate with each other

6. Not all products with USB connectors may communicate with each
other due to chipset variations

7. Actual battery life will vary based on product settings, usage patterns,
battery and environmental conditions.

8. Compatible BRAVIA®

HDTV and special TV settings are required.

Further details are available in the BRAVIA® TV instruction manual.

9. 30GB means 30 billion bites. Available storage capacity may vary and
a portion of the memory is used for data management functions.

10. Requires BRAVIA Sync feature in each product. Please refer to
owner’s manual to determine compatibility.

©2007 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited.
Sony, AccuPower, Advanced HAD, Handycam, i.LINK, InfoLITHIUM,
like.no.other, NightShot, PlayStation, Remote Commander, SteadyShot
and SwivelScreen are trademarks of Sony. Carl Zeiss and Vario-Tessar are
trademarks of Carl Zeiss. PictBridge is a trademark of CIPA. Microsoft and
Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
PlayStation is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment of America.
All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric
weights and measures are approximate and may vary.
Screen Images Simulated