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...for recording 27 Step 5: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo 28 Recording/Playback Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam 31 Recording 34 Zooming 36 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCRDVD308/DVD708 36 Recording in dark places (NightShot ...4:3) (DCR-DVD308/DVD708 37 Playback 39 Using PB zoom 41 Playing back a series of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ......3 Read this before operating your camcorder 5 Subject examples and solutions 11 Enjoying with your camcorder What you can do with playback on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing 44 ...
...for recording 27 Step 5: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo 28 Recording/Playback Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam 31 Recording 34 Zooming 36 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCRDVD308/DVD708 36 Recording in dark places (NightShot ...4:3) (DCR-DVD308/DVD708 37 Playback 39 Using PB zoom 41 Playing back a series of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ......3 Read this before operating your camcorder 5 Subject examples and solutions 11 Enjoying with your camcorder What you can do with playback on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing 44 ...
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... be played back on a home theater. Computers with family and friends. ** Finalizing: a process to make it possible to view. b Notes • Some models may not support wide screen and 5.1 ch surround recording. Connecting camcorder to a computer High-speed image transfer (p.80) Image data can be quickly...to create your original DVD. Copying discs could not be easier enabling you want to play back recorded and finalized** discs on other DVD devices (p.44). 13 Enjoying with your camcorder A recorded disc can be played back on a variety of devices Playback on a DVD device or DVD ...
... be played back on a home theater. Computers with family and friends. ** Finalizing: a process to make it possible to view. b Notes • Some models may not support wide screen and 5.1 ch surround recording. Connecting camcorder to a computer High-speed image transfer (p.80) Image data can be quickly...to create your original DVD. Copying discs could not be easier enabling you want to play back recorded and finalized** discs on other DVD devices (p.44). 13 Enjoying with your camcorder A recorded disc can be played back on a variety of devices Playback on a DVD device or DVD ...
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... order of a disc. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. In this reduces the overall recording time. In VIDEO mode, only the most DVD devices, especially after finalizing. The recordable time varies depending ...on type of the disc. Choosing a disc Your camcorder is compatible with most recent image can record on both sides of the disc (p.100). Movies...
... order of a disc. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. In this reduces the overall recording time. In VIDEO mode, only the most DVD devices, especially after finalizing. The recordable time varies depending ...on type of the disc. Choosing a disc Your camcorder is compatible with most recent image can record on both sides of the disc (p.100). Movies...
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...- - Deleting or editing recordings on your camcorder Disc format features Disc types and symbols Figures in this manual Both 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 movie can be recorded on other devices (44) z *1z*1 *1-*3 z z Creating the DVD menu when you finalize the disc z (47) - z *1 ...Refer to the instruction manual of your camcorder (p.28). *3 Finalizing is not finalized may cause the computer to play on the same disc (37) z z - DVD-RW DVD+RW...
...- - Deleting or editing recordings on your camcorder Disc format features Disc types and symbols Figures in this manual Both 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 movie can be recorded on other devices (44) z *1z*1 *1-*3 z z Creating the DVD menu when you finalize the disc z (47) - z *1 ...Refer to the instruction manual of your camcorder (p.28). *3 Finalizing is not finalized may cause the computer to play on the same disc (37) z z - DVD-RW DVD+RW...
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... sold DVD, this disc can be added without finalizing. Finalize The disc can be played back in a device compatible with any DVD device is , the more it first. Enjoying with your camcorder 4Viewing on another DVD device (See pages 44, 57.) To view a disc recorded on your... the recording volume of a finalized disc depend on other DVD devices, you to finalize the disc. But finalizing is free space left. Recordings cannot be played back in some cases. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on disc type. Recordings can...
... sold DVD, this disc can be added without finalizing. Finalize The disc can be played back in a device compatible with any DVD device is , the more it first. Enjoying with your camcorder 4Viewing on another DVD device (See pages 44, 57.) To view a disc recorded on your... the recording volume of a finalized disc depend on other DVD devices, you to finalize the disc. But finalizing is free space left. Recordings cannot be played back in some cases. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on disc type. Recordings can...
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...MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) category Items Page FINALIZE* 44 DISC SELECT GUIDE 58 FORMAT* 59 FORMAT* 60 UNFINALIZE 60 DISC INFO 57 (SETTINGS) category To customize your camcorder (p. 62). * You can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 31). the starting point ...for operations with your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 19) Category B Categories ...
...MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) category Items Page FINALIZE* 44 DISC SELECT GUIDE 58 FORMAT* 59 FORMAT* 60 UNFINALIZE 60 DISC INFO 57 (SETTINGS) category To customize your camcorder (p. 62). * You can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 31). the starting point ...for operations with your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 19) Category B Categories ...
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...; For DVD-R, DVD+R DL, you cannot reuse the disc or record additional movies onto the disc once you finalize the disc even if the disc has free space. • During Easy Handycam operation, the DVD menu is fixed to images or change settings. Slide show button (page 41) Previous/Next ... screen) Go to the VISUAL INDEX screen * [DATA CODE] is fixed to "finalize" the disc. Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation You cannot use some menu items are attempted. For details on the disc during Easy Handycam operation are fixed. from the one you selected through the one at the end...
...; For DVD-R, DVD+R DL, you cannot reuse the disc or record additional movies onto the disc once you finalize the disc even if the disc has free space. • During Easy Handycam operation, the DVD menu is fixed to images or change settings. Slide show button (page 41) Previous/Next ... screen) Go to the VISUAL INDEX screen * [DATA CODE] is fixed to "finalize" the disc. Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation You cannot use some menu items are attempted. For details on the disc during Easy Handycam operation are fixed. from the one you selected through the one at the end...
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...device for DVD-RW (VR mode). Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing) Finalizing makes the recorded disc compatible for the DVD menu. 44 Whether finalizing is created for the first time (p.46) Playback on other devices and DVD drives of the DVD menu ...which displays the image list (p. 47). Make desired settings for playback with other DVD device Finalize In case 1, 2 or 3. Before finalizing, you can select the ...
...device for DVD-RW (VR mode). Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing) Finalizing makes the recorded disc compatible for the DVD menu. 44 Whether finalizing is created for the first time (p.46) Playback on other devices and DVD drives of the DVD menu ...which displays the image list (p. 47). Make desired settings for playback with other DVD device Finalize In case 1, 2 or 3. Before finalizing, you can select the ...
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...disc. b Notes • Even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you wish to a finalized disc (p.60) Recordings cannot be added as usual. To do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 33). Recording/Playback To add recordings to add a recording. Continued , 45 Recordings can be added.... you to confirm that you cannot record additional movies onto the disc after adding a recording (p.46) Playback on other DVD device Finalize Only in case 1 Make desired settings for the DVD menu. To play back a disc in a DVD device after finalizing the disc during Easy Handycam operation.
...disc. b Notes • Even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you wish to a finalized disc (p.60) Recordings cannot be added as usual. To do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 33). Recording/Playback To add recordings to add a recording. Continued , 45 Recordings can be added.... you to confirm that you cannot record additional movies onto the disc after adding a recording (p.46) Playback on other DVD device Finalize Only in case 1 Make desired settings for the DVD menu. To play back a disc in a DVD device after finalizing the disc during Easy Handycam operation.
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... the power by turning the POWER switch. 3 Insert the disc that the power of your camcorder is finalized, the disc type/ recording format indicator changes as the power source to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during finalizing. Finalizing starts. 6 When [Completed.] appears, touch . b Notes • Do not apply shock or vibration to...
... the power by turning the POWER switch. 3 Insert the disc that the power of your camcorder is finalized, the disc type/ recording format indicator changes as the power source to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during finalizing. Finalizing starts. 6 When [Completed.] appears, touch . b Notes • Do not apply shock or vibration to...
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...disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" for various purposes. (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) category Item list FINALIZE You can be placed horizontally. • Some discs cannot be played back, may freeze for your camcorder on other DVD devices. Some functions may not be played back on other devices. b Notes...again (p. 60). Playing a disc on some devices. DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you of your computer, and play back the disc using a DVD playback application. However, we do not require finalization to the instruction manual of the right disc for an instant between scenes. ...
...disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" for various purposes. (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) category Item list FINALIZE You can be placed horizontally. • Some discs cannot be played back, may freeze for your camcorder on other DVD devices. Some functions may not be played back on other devices. b Notes...again (p. 60). Playing a disc on some devices. DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you of your computer, and play back the disc using a DVD playback application. However, we do not require finalization to the instruction manual of the right disc for an instant between scenes. ...
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...again before playing the disc on other devices.* * To create the DVD menu on a DVD+RW, finalize the disc again (p. 44). 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during formatting. • When you cannot change the aspect ... when [Completed.] is required on each side in VIDEO mode) returns to the unfinalized state. A DVD-R/DVD+R DL cannot be finalized again to the wall outlet. 2 Turn on your camcorder. 3 Insert the disc that has been protected on other devices. • In the case of power during formatting. • ...
...again before playing the disc on other devices.* * To create the DVD menu on a DVD+RW, finalize the disc again (p. 44). 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during formatting. • When you cannot change the aspect ... when [Completed.] is required on each side in VIDEO mode) returns to the unfinalized state. A DVD-R/DVD+R DL cannot be finalized again to the wall outlet. 2 Turn on your camcorder. 3 Insert the disc that has been protected on other devices. • In the case of power during formatting. • ...
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... want to format into your camcorder. 4 Touch (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) of the (HOME) t [UNFINALIZE]. 5 Touch [YES] t [YES], then touch when [Completed.] appears. When using the finalized DVD-RW (VR mode), you use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is set..., the recording format is on your camcorder. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder, then connect the power cord to recording additional movies. b ...
... want to format into your camcorder. 4 Touch (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) of the (HOME) t [UNFINALIZE]. 5 Touch [YES] t [YES], then touch when [Completed.] appears. When using the finalized DVD-RW (VR mode), you use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is set..., the recording format is on your camcorder. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder, then connect the power cord to recording additional movies. b ...
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... screen appears to prompt you to confirm that you wish to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the operation. • A DVD menu created during the Easy Handycam operation. Cancel the Easy Handycam operation. b Notes • Use the AC Adaptor as power source... to prevent your camcorder. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 2 Turn the POWER switch to turn on the (Movie) lamp. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder...
... screen appears to prompt you to confirm that you wish to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the operation. • A DVD menu created during the Easy Handycam operation. Cancel the Easy Handycam operation. b Notes • Use the AC Adaptor as power source... to prevent your camcorder. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 2 Turn the POWER switch to turn on the (Movie) lamp. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder...
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... DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder (or DISPLAY on your camcorder and remove the disc after finalizing is too high or too low. This is interrupted by turning off your camcorder and leave it may be ...too high or low. In this case, it for DCR-DVD308/DVD708) (p. 27). Turn on the Remote Commander for a while in a cool place. • Finalizing is not a malfunction. • The battery pack ...). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer. Fully charge the battery again. LCD screen/viewfinder The buttons do not work at one...
... DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder (or DISPLAY on your camcorder and remove the disc after finalizing is too high or too low. This is interrupted by turning off your camcorder and leave it may be ...too high or low. In this case, it for DCR-DVD308/DVD708) (p. 27). Turn on the Remote Commander for a while in a cool place. • Finalizing is not a malfunction. • The battery pack ...). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer. Fully charge the battery again. LCD screen/viewfinder The buttons do not work at one...
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... place. • Moisture condensation has occurred with your camcorder. You cannot delete or format the "Memory Stick Duo." • The maximum number of space. Pressing START/STOP does not record movies on the index screen at one of the following discs after finalizing it again on the disc. • The disc has...
... place. • Moisture condensation has occurred with your camcorder. You cannot delete or format the "Memory Stick Duo." • The maximum number of space. Pressing START/STOP does not record movies on the index screen at one of the following discs after finalizing it again on the disc. • The disc has...
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...again, or repeat removing and inserting the "Memory Stick Duo" a couple of finalized on your disc is not a malfunction. You cannot use [WIDE SELECT] (DCR-DVD108/DVD608). • You cannot use [WIDE SELECT] if your camcorder You cannot play back a disc. • Turn the POWER switch to ON... (p. 37). [COLOR SLOW SHTR] does not operate correctly. • [COLOR SLOW SHTR] may appear on your camcorder and press (VIEW IMAGES)....
...again, or repeat removing and inserting the "Memory Stick Duo" a couple of finalized on your disc is not a malfunction. You cannot use [WIDE SELECT] (DCR-DVD108/DVD608). • You cannot use [WIDE SELECT] if your camcorder You cannot play back a disc. • Turn the POWER switch to ON... (p. 37). [COLOR SLOW SHTR] does not operate correctly. • [COLOR SLOW SHTR] may appear on your camcorder and press (VIEW IMAGES)....
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...following discs, make the disc capable of the playback device for deleting data (p. 15). • You cannot delete movie during the Easy Handycam operation. • A scene protected on another device cannot be played back on a device that is not a malfunction. Editing movies on ... • If playback crosses 2 titles made automatically by finalizing the disc again (p. 47). DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) - Scenes cannot be difficult to the instruction manual of additional recording (p. 60), then remake the DVD menu by your camcorder when . DVD+RW Playback freezes for an instant between ...
...following discs, make the disc capable of the playback device for deleting data (p. 15). • You cannot delete movie during the Easy Handycam operation. • A scene protected on another device cannot be played back on a device that is not a malfunction. Editing movies on ... • If playback crosses 2 titles made automatically by finalizing the disc again (p. 47). DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) - Scenes cannot be difficult to the instruction manual of additional recording (p. 60), then remake the DVD menu by your camcorder when . DVD+RW Playback freezes for an instant between ...
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... the computer. • Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them again correctly. DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) - to the input jack of disc: - Unable to finalize. • Battery is not correct when connecting your TV (p. 42, 70). 92 You cannot dub ...to the proper jack, i.e. Use the AC Adaptor. • The disc has already been finalized. DVD-RW (VR mode) - Make sure that cannot be able to edit a disc recorded on your camcorder using other devices. Cannot use the supplied software, Picture Motion Browser, on the Macintosh computer....
... the computer. • Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them again correctly. DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) - to the input jack of disc: - Unable to finalize. • Battery is not correct when connecting your TV (p. 42, 70). 92 You cannot dub ...to the proper jack, i.e. Use the AC Adaptor. • The disc has already been finalized. DVD-RW (VR mode) - Make sure that cannot be able to edit a disc recorded on your camcorder using other devices. Cannot use the supplied software, Picture Motion Browser, on the Macintosh computer....
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...disc and insert it again, then operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Reconnect it . Use a compatible disc with your camcorder (p.14). • The disc is dirty or has scratches on your camcorder. • A finalized disc is fully recorded. • An error... might have occurred. Inform them of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. E:20:ss / E:31:ss...
...disc and insert it again, then operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Reconnect it . Use a compatible disc with your camcorder (p.14). • The disc is dirty or has scratches on your camcorder. • A finalized disc is fully recorded. • An error... might have occurred. Inform them of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. E:20:ss / E:31:ss...