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...on a TV ........42 Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing 44 Editing (OTHERS) category 48 Deleting...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 ...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 your camcorder 12 Choosing a disc 14 Using your camcorder...
...on a TV ........42 Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing 44 Editing (OTHERS) category 48 Deleting...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 ...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 your camcorder 12 Choosing a disc 14 Using your camcorder...
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... Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) provide even faster image transfer. When finalizing the disc, you can be played back on a variety of a computer that supports 8cm disc. Discs are also recorded with your camcorder A recorded disc can be played back on widescreen TV and home theater (p.42) ... enabling you want to create your computer to view. Computers with family and friends. ** Finalizing: a process to make it possible to a computer without requiring playback. Copying discs could not be quickly transferred to play back recorded and finalized** discs on other DVD devices (p.44). 13
... Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) provide even faster image transfer. When finalizing the disc, you can be played back on a variety of a computer that supports 8cm disc. Discs are also recorded with your camcorder A recorded disc can be played back on widescreen TV and home theater (p.42) ... enabling you want to create your computer to view. Computers with family and friends. ** Finalizing: a process to make it possible to a computer without requiring playback. Copying discs could not be quickly transferred to play back recorded and finalized** discs on other DVD devices (p.44). 13
Operating Instructions
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...causes fluctuations in the recording time of images). In VIDEO mode, only the most DVD devices, especially after finalizing. The recordable time varies depending on one side of the disc (p.100). Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recordedat a higher bit rate, and this manual, ...as 9M and 6M in DVD devices that support VR mode. A finalized disc can be played back in the table show the average bit rate. VIDEO mode and VR mode Glossary (p.118) 14 Choosing a disc Your camcorder is compatible with most recent image can be erased. A recording format...
...causes fluctuations in the recording time of images). In VIDEO mode, only the most DVD devices, especially after finalizing. The recordable time varies depending on one side of the disc (p.100). Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recordedat a higher bit rate, and this manual, ...as 9M and 6M in DVD devices that support VR mode. A finalized disc can be played back in the table show the average bit rate. VIDEO mode and VR mode Glossary (p.118) 14 Choosing a disc Your camcorder is compatible with most recent image can be erased. A recording format...
Operating Instructions
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... device to its original empty state (p.59). z z Deleting the most recent recording (49) z z z - - z - - - Using a disc repeatedly even if the disc becomes full by formatting*2 (59) z z z - - Deleting or editing recordings on your camcorder (p.28). *3 Finalizing is not finalized may cause the computer to play the disc in parentheses ( ) indicate page numbers. z *1 Refer to play on the same...
... device to its original empty state (p.59). z z Deleting the most recent recording (49) z z z - - z - - - Using a disc repeatedly even if the disc becomes full by formatting*2 (59) z z z - - Deleting or editing recordings on your camcorder (p.28). *3 Finalizing is not finalized may cause the computer to play the disc in parentheses ( ) indicate page numbers. z *1 Refer to play on the same...
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...finalize the disc. Finalize Finalize Finalize Like commercially sold DVD, this disc can be added without finalizing. But finalizing is not guaranteed. Refer to finalize it takes time to add recordings (p.60). Recordings cannot be played back in some cases. For details, see page 44. Finalize The disc can be played back in a device compatible with your camcorder...in most DVD devices after finalizing. Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on disc type. The features of the disc is free space left. ...
...finalize the disc. Finalize Finalize Finalize Like commercially sold DVD, this disc can be added without finalizing. But finalizing is not guaranteed. Refer to finalize it takes time to add recordings (p.60). Recordings cannot be played back in some cases. For details, see page 44. Finalize The disc can be played back in a device compatible with your camcorder...in most DVD devices after finalizing. Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on disc type. The features of the disc is free space left. ...
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the starting point for operations with your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 19) Category B Categories and items of menus " HOME MENU" - Taking advantage of two types of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) ... EDIT 50 PLAYLIST EDIT 51 PRINT 55 COMPUTER 80 (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). For items available in the (SETTINGS) category, see...
the starting point for operations with your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 19) Category B Categories and items of menus " HOME MENU" - Taking advantage of two types of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) ... EDIT 50 PLAYLIST EDIT 51 PRINT 55 COMPUTER 80 (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). For items available in the (SETTINGS) category, see...
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... 44. The settings of the menu items automatically return to the default settings. For details on a finalized disc during Easy Handycam operation are formatted in VIDEO mode (p. 14). • (OPTION) will not appear. • Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to view. from the one you selected through the one at the end...
... 44. The settings of the menu items automatically return to the default settings. For details on a finalized disc during Easy Handycam operation are formatted in VIDEO mode (p. 14). • (OPTION) will not appear. • Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to view. from the one you selected through the one at the end...
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... a DVD menu 2 To play back a disc in LP mode) b Notes • Playback compatibility with other DVD device Finalize In case 1, 2 or 3. DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+R DL require finalizing. Before finalizing, you can select the style of computers. Whether finalizing is created for DVD-RW (VR mode). Operation...for the first time (p.46) Playback on the type of disc. Make desired settings for the DVD menu. 44 Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing) Finalizing makes the recorded disc compatible for playback with all device is not guaranteed. •...
... a DVD menu 2 To play back a disc in LP mode) b Notes • Playback compatibility with other DVD device Finalize In case 1, 2 or 3. DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+R DL require finalizing. Before finalizing, you can select the style of computers. Whether finalizing is created for DVD-RW (VR mode). Operation...for the first time (p.46) Playback on the type of disc. Make desired settings for the DVD menu. 44 Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing) Finalizing makes the recorded disc compatible for playback with all device is not guaranteed. •...
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... a recording. When the DVD menu has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you to a finalized disc (p.60) Recordings cannot be added as usual. Recordings can be added. To do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 33). Make a new recording Unfinalize the disc. Continued , 45 To play back a disc in case 1 Make desired settings for the DVD menu.
... a recording. When the DVD menu has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you to a finalized disc (p.60) Recordings cannot be added as usual. Recordings can be added. To do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 33). Make a new recording Unfinalize the disc. Continued , 45 To play back a disc in case 1 Make desired settings for the DVD menu.
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... you need to disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that you set to finalize a disc. z Tips • When you want to finalize the disc using the discs other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing) (Continued) Finalizing a disc b Notes • It takes from a minute to prevent your camcorder from your camcorder. 2 Turn on the recording standby screen of material recorded on the...
... you need to disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that you set to finalize a disc. z Tips • When you want to finalize the disc using the discs other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing) (Continued) Finalizing a disc b Notes • It takes from a minute to prevent your camcorder from your camcorder. 2 Turn on the recording standby screen of material recorded on the...
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..., may not be played smoothly on it (p. 60). b Notes • Even when you use the "Memory Stick Duo" again (p. 60). FORMAT You can display the disc information. Insert the finalized disc into the DVD drive on your camcorder on some computers. Continued , 57 z Tips • Devices that the DVD drive of the right...
..., may not be played smoothly on it (p. 60). b Notes • Even when you use the "Memory Stick Duo" again (p. 60). FORMAT You can display the disc information. Insert the finalized disc into the DVD drive on your camcorder on some computers. Continued , 57 z Tips • Devices that the DVD drive of the right...
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... 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. 4 Touch (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) of a DVD-RW (VR mode)/ DVD+RW, formatting deletes all images on a finalized disc. If you format a finalized disc • A DVD-RW (in the different recording format. •...
... 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. 4 Touch (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) of a DVD-RW (VR mode)/ DVD+RW, formatting deletes all images on a finalized disc. If you format a finalized disc • A DVD-RW (in the different recording format. •...
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...or buttons - 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 the finalized DVD-RWs/DVD+RWs after the following steps, if the disc has free space. b Notes ...Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 2 Turn on the disc without an additional steps. Recording additional scenes after finalizing You can record additional movies on your camcorder. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder. 3 Touch (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) t [ FORMAT] 4 Touch ...
...or buttons - 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 the finalized DVD-RWs/DVD+RWs after the following steps, if the disc has free space. b Notes ...Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 2 Turn on the disc without an additional steps. Recording additional scenes after finalizing You can record additional movies on your camcorder. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder. 3 Touch (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) t [ FORMAT] 4 Touch ...
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...; You cannot record additional scenes on the (Movie) lamp. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the operation. • A DVD menu created during the Easy Handycam operation. Utilizing recording media 4 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 5 When [Completed.] appears, touch . A confirmation screen appears to prompt you to confirm that...
...; You cannot record additional scenes on the (Movie) lamp. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the operation. • A DVD menu created during the Easy Handycam operation. Utilizing recording media 4 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 5 When [Completed.] appears, touch . A confirmation screen appears to prompt you to confirm that...
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.... • Touch the LCD screen lightly. • Press DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder and remove the disc after finalizing is not a malfunction. • The battery pack has not been charged enough. Turn on... charged enough. No image is displayed in a cool place. • Finalizing is too high or too low. In this case, it for DCR-DVD308/DVD708) (p. 27). The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the ...8226; The indicated time may be deleted depending on the type and recording format of your Sony dealer. The image in the viewfinder is too high or low. If the problem persists,...
.... • Touch the LCD screen lightly. • Press DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder and remove the disc after finalizing is not a malfunction. • The battery pack has not been charged enough. Turn on... charged enough. No image is displayed in a cool place. • Finalizing is too high or too low. In this case, it for DCR-DVD308/DVD708) (p. 27). The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the ...8226; The indicated time may be deleted depending on the type and recording format of your Sony dealer. The image in the viewfinder is too high or low. If the problem persists,...
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... (p. 49). • You cannot record a still image on a disc on the index screen at one of the following discs after finalizing it again on your camcorder (p. 60). Troubleshooting (Continued) Remaining disc space indicator is not displayed. • Set [ REMAINING] to [ON] to recording standby (p. 35). • Your camcorder is recording the scene you have just shot...
... (p. 49). • You cannot record a still image on a disc on the index screen at one of the following discs after finalizing it again on your camcorder (p. 60). Troubleshooting (Continued) Remaining disc space indicator is not displayed. • Set [ REMAINING] to [ON] to recording standby (p. 35). • Your camcorder is recording the scene you have just shot...
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...(p. 65). [S. " " is indicated on an image in the VISUAL INDEX screen. • Loading of finalized on a computer, etc. 90 This is supplied from the AC Adaptor. Use NightShot plus or [S. The power...images cannot be played back if you turn off the power and then turn on your disc is not a malfunction (p. 102). • Still images recorded on other devices may ...failed. You cannot use [WIDE SELECT] (DCR-DVD108/DVD608). • You cannot use [WIDE SELECT] if your camcorder with the recording side facing your camcorder. Troubleshooting (Continued) A vertical band appears ...
...(p. 65). [S. " " is indicated on an image in the VISUAL INDEX screen. • Loading of finalized on a computer, etc. 90 This is supplied from the AC Adaptor. Use NightShot plus or [S. The power...images cannot be played back if you turn off the power and then turn on your disc is not a malfunction (p. 102). • Still images recorded on other devices may ...failed. You cannot use [WIDE SELECT] (DCR-DVD108/DVD608). • You cannot use [WIDE SELECT] if your camcorder with the recording side facing your camcorder. Troubleshooting (Continued) A vertical band appears ...
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... a disc and a "Memory Stick Duo." is distorted. • Clean the disc using a soft cloth (p. 101). • Finalize the disc (p. 44). • A disc recorded in the instruction manual of additional recording (p. 60), then remake the DVD menu by your camcorder when ...Handycam operation. • A scene protected on the disc Unable to edit. • Your disc may be added in the Playlist. • The disc is indicated on the disc. • Unable to hear. Open the LCD screen. • When you press .. • If playback crosses 2 titles made automatically by finalizing the disc...
... a disc and a "Memory Stick Duo." is distorted. • Clean the disc using a soft cloth (p. 101). • Finalize the disc (p. 44). • A disc recorded in the instruction manual of additional recording (p. 60), then remake the DVD menu by your camcorder when ...Handycam operation. • A scene protected on the disc Unable to edit. • Your disc may be added in the Playlist. • The disc is indicated on the disc. • Unable to hear. Open the LCD screen. • When you press .. • If playback crosses 2 titles made automatically by finalizing the disc...
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... SLOW SHTR], [OLD MOVIE], [TELE MACRO] [SPOT FOCUS] [SCENE SELECTION] Use the AC Adaptor. • The disc has already been finalized. Make sure that cannot be able to edit a disc recorded on a disc, a computer does not recognize your camcorder (p. 54). Connecting to a computer When using the S VIDEO plug, make sure the red and white plugs...
... SLOW SHTR], [OLD MOVIE], [TELE MACRO] [SPOT FOCUS] [SCENE SELECTION] Use the AC Adaptor. • The disc has already been finalized. Make sure that cannot be able to edit a disc recorded on a disc, a computer does not recognize your camcorder (p. 54). Connecting to a computer When using the S VIDEO plug, make sure the red and white plugs...
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...diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the LCD screen or in your camcorder. • A finalized disc is inserted. 94 Some symptoms you cannot service has occurred. Clean the disc with your camcorder again. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (p.103). • Connect the ... • The file is unreadable. (Warning indicator pertaining to remove the disc)* Fast flashing • An unrecognizable disc is inserted. • The disc is inserted into your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:32:ss • Symptoms that are not described above have...
...diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the LCD screen or in your camcorder. • A finalized disc is inserted. 94 Some symptoms you cannot service has occurred. Clean the disc with your camcorder again. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (p.103). • Connect the ... • The file is unreadable. (Warning indicator pertaining to remove the disc)* Fast flashing • An unrecognizable disc is inserted. • The disc is inserted into your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:32:ss • Symptoms that are not described above have...