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...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 (...or 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 your camcorder 12 Choosing a disc 14 Using your camcorder 16 " ...
...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 (...or 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 your camcorder 12 Choosing a disc 14 Using your camcorder 16 " ...
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the starting point for operations with your camcorder (p. 62). * You can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 31). For items available in the (SETTINGS) category, see page 63. 18 Taking advantage of two types of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category Items ... 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 (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 19) Category B Categories and items of menus " HOME MENU" - " HOME" and " OPTION...
the starting point for operations with your camcorder (p. 62). * You can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 31). For items available in the (SETTINGS) category, see page 63. 18 Taking advantage of two types of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category Items ... 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 (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 19) Category B Categories and items of menus " HOME MENU" - " HOME" and " OPTION...
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The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 22) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p. 22) Power cord (1) (p. 22) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 80) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 42, 54) USB cable (1) (p. 55) Wireless Remote Commander (DCRDVD308/DVD708) (1) (p. 114) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 21 Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied.
The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 22) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p. 22) Power cord (1) (p. 22) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 80) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 42, 54) USB cable (1) (p. 55) Wireless Remote Commander (DCRDVD308/DVD708) (1) (p. 114) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 21 Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied.
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... to use only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with fingerprints. • If you close the disc cover. • If you use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is set incorrectly, it may take some time to VIDEO mode. while [DISC ACCESS] or [PREPARING TO OPEN] is turned off. while the... or vibration to your hand or other objects, etc., when opening or closing the disc cover, it is damaged or is connected to your camcorder even when your camcorder to record new images, see page 66. 1 Open the LCD panel. while the ACCESS lamp is on page 59. • You can remove...
... to use only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with fingerprints. • If you close the disc cover. • If you use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is set incorrectly, it may take some time to VIDEO mode. while [DISC ACCESS] or [PREPARING TO OPEN] is turned off. while the... or vibration to your hand or other objects, etc., when opening or closing the disc cover, it is damaged or is connected to your camcorder even when your camcorder to record new images, see page 66. 1 Open the LCD panel. while the ACCESS lamp is on page 59. • You can remove...
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... images are recorded with ease (Easy Handycam) Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can perform recording or playing back operation without detailed settings. It also makes screen font size larger for easy viewing. Continued , 31 Open the lens cover (p. 27) * DCR-DVD108/DVD608 ** DCR-DVD308/DVD708 R Movies 1 Turn the POWER...
... images are recorded with ease (Easy Handycam) Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can perform recording or playing back operation without detailed settings. It also makes screen font size larger for easy viewing. Continued , 31 Open the lens cover (p. 27) * DCR-DVD108/DVD608 ** DCR-DVD308/DVD708 R Movies 1 Turn the POWER...
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... INDEX screen.) Returns to the recording screen Previous 6 images Next 6 images Returns to the recording screen Displays the movies Disc type Appears with ease (Easy Handycam) (Continued) Viewing recorded movies/still images 1 Turn the POWER switch A to view. Displays the still images 3 Start playing back. Recording and playing back with the...
... INDEX screen.) Returns to the recording screen Previous 6 images Next 6 images Returns to the recording screen Displays the movies Disc type Appears with ease (Easy Handycam) (Continued) Viewing recorded movies/still images 1 Turn the POWER switch A to view. Displays the still images 3 Start playing back. Recording and playing back with the...
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...nor edit movies on a DVD device or a computer, you finalize the disc even if the disc has free space. • During Easy Handycam operation, the DVD menu is fixed to display the menu items available for setup changes (p.18, 62). To view movies on a disc ... Still images: Touch , then touch the still image you want to add effects to images or change settings. For details on a finalized disc during Easy Handycam operation Press (HOME) H(or I) to [DATE/TIME] (p. 67). b Notes • You can adjust volume by selecting (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [SOUND SETTINGS] t [VOLUME], then with...
...nor edit movies on a DVD device or a computer, you finalize the disc even if the disc has free space. • During Easy Handycam operation, the DVD menu is fixed to display the menu items available for setup changes (p.18, 62). To view movies on a disc ... Still images: Touch , then touch the still image you want to add effects to images or change settings. For details on a finalized disc during Easy Handycam operation Press (HOME) H(or I) to [DATE/TIME] (p. 67). b Notes • You can adjust volume by selecting (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [SOUND SETTINGS] t [VOLUME], then with...
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Make a new recording Unfinalize the disc. To do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 33). b Notes • Even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you wish to add a recording. Recordings can be added. Continued , 45 ... prompts you to a finalized disc (p.60) Recordings cannot be added as usual. To play back a disc in a DVD device after finalizing the disc during Easy Handycam operation. Recording/Playback To add recordings to confirm that you cannot record additional movies onto the disc after adding a recording (p.46) Playback on other DVD...
Make a new recording Unfinalize the disc. To do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 33). b Notes • Even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you wish to add a recording. Recordings can be added. Continued , 45 ... prompts you to a finalized disc (p.60) Recordings cannot be added as usual. To play back a disc in a DVD device after finalizing the disc during Easy Handycam operation. Recording/Playback To add recordings to confirm that you cannot record additional movies onto the disc after adding a recording (p.46) Playback on other DVD...
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Select [NO MENU] if you do not create a DVD menu. 3 Touch . b Notes • The DVD menu style is fixed to [STYLE1] during the Easy Handycam operation. 47 Recording/Playback To select a DVD menu style DVD +RW 1 In step 4, touch (OPTION) t [DVD MENU]. 2 Select the desired style from 4 types of pattern with [T]/[t].
Select [NO MENU] if you do not create a DVD menu. 3 Touch . b Notes • The DVD menu style is fixed to [STYLE1] during the Easy Handycam operation. 47 Recording/Playback To select a DVD menu style DVD +RW 1 In step 4, touch (OPTION) t [DVD MENU]. 2 Select the desired style from 4 types of pattern with [T]/[t].
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b Notes • You cannot retrieve the deleted images. • You cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation. The selected image is marked with . EDIT You can connect your camcorder to a computer (p. 80). COMPUTER You can edit the images on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 50). Deleting ...or creating an original DVD. (OTHERS) category Item list DELETE You can delete the images recorded on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" using your camcorder. z Tips • You can select up to 100 images at once. • You can create and edit a Playlist (p. 51). Insert a ...
b Notes • You cannot retrieve the deleted images. • You cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation. The selected image is marked with . EDIT You can connect your camcorder to a computer (p. 80). COMPUTER You can edit the images on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 50). Deleting ...or creating an original DVD. (OTHERS) category Item list DELETE You can delete the images recorded on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" using your camcorder. z Tips • You can select up to 100 images at once. • You can create and edit a Playlist (p. 51). Insert a ...
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Cancel the Easy Handycam operation first. 1 Touch (OTHERS) of the selected movie. The selected movie starts playing. 4 Touch at the point where you press . 5 Touch t [YES] t . 50 The movie ... Stick Duo" (p. 60). Adjusts the dividing point more precisely after the dividing point has been selected with . b Notes • You cannot divide movies during Easy Handycam operation.
Cancel the Easy Handycam operation first. 1 Touch (OTHERS) of the selected movie. The selected movie starts playing. 4 Touch at the point where you press . 5 Touch t [YES] t . 50 The movie ... Stick Duo" (p. 60). Adjusts the dividing point more precisely after the dividing point has been selected with . b Notes • You cannot divide movies during Easy Handycam operation.
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... movies that you want to add to the previous screen. 4 Touch t [YES] t . b Notes • You cannot add or edit movies during Easy Handycam operation. Touch to return to the Playlist. . The original scenes are divided. • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the...• A slight difference may damage the disc. • Even if the divided movie is included in the Playlist. It may occur from your camcorder. Editing Creating the Playlist b Notes • Movies cannot be restored once they are not changed even though you edit or delete the scenes in...
... movies that you want to add to the previous screen. 4 Touch t [YES] t . b Notes • You cannot add or edit movies during Easy Handycam operation. Touch to return to the Playlist. . The original scenes are divided. • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the...• A slight difference may damage the disc. • Even if the divided movie is included in the Playlist. It may occur from your camcorder. Editing Creating the Playlist b Notes • Movies cannot be restored once they are not changed even though you edit or delete the scenes in...
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...) during finalizing, you use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is set, the recording format is on the screen: - To remove the "Memory Stick Duo" 60 When using the finalized DVD-RW (VR mode), you want to format into your camcorder. 3 Touch (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) t [ FORMAT] 4 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 5 When...
...) during finalizing, you use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is set, the recording format is on the screen: - To remove the "Memory Stick Duo" 60 When using the finalized DVD-RW (VR mode), you want to format into your camcorder. 3 Touch (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) t [ FORMAT] 4 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 5 When...
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... media 4 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 5 When [Completed.] appears, touch . b Notes • Use the AC Adaptor as power source to prevent your camcorder from running out of the disc. • You cannot record additional scenes on the DVD-R/DVD+R DL. 61 A confirmation screen appears to prompt you to ... • Do not apply shock or vibration to turn on the (Movie) lamp. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder. Cancel the Easy Handycam operation. 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 your...
... media 4 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 5 When [Completed.] appears, touch . b Notes • Use the AC Adaptor as power source to prevent your camcorder from running out of the disc. • You cannot record additional scenes on the DVD-R/DVD+R DL. 61 A confirmation screen appears to prompt you to ... • Do not apply shock or vibration to turn on the (Movie) lamp. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder. Cancel the Easy Handycam operation. 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 your...
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... SET 71 DST SET/SUMMERTIME 71 LANGUAGE SET*3 71 GENERAL SET (p. 72) Items Page DEMO MODE 72 CALIBRATION 105 A.SHUT OFF 72 REMOTE CTRL*2 72 *1 DCR-DVD108/DVD608 *2 DCR-DVD308/DVD708 *3 Also available during Easy Handycam operation. *4 Only [SOUND SETTINGS] is available during Easy Handycam operation. 63 Customizing your camcorder
... SET 71 DST SET/SUMMERTIME 71 LANGUAGE SET*3 71 GENERAL SET (p. 72) Items Page DEMO MODE 72 CALIBRATION 105 A.SHUT OFF 72 REMOTE CTRL*2 72 *1 DCR-DVD108/DVD608 *2 DCR-DVD308/DVD708 *3 Also available during Easy Handycam operation. *4 Only [SOUND SETTINGS] is available during Easy Handycam operation. 63 Customizing your camcorder
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...) on the screen Touch another tab to change the page. Continued , 73 Activating functions using your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation. (OPTION) 1 3 1 Tab 2 Touch the desired item. Using the OPTION MENU 1 While using the OPTION MENU... not work under the situation. b Notes • The tabs and items that appears when you cannot find the desired item, touch another tab. Customizing your camcorder 3 Change the setting, then touch .
...) on the screen Touch another tab to change the page. Continued , 73 Activating functions using your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation. (OPTION) 1 3 1 Tab 2 Touch the desired item. Using the OPTION MENU 1 While using the OPTION MENU... not work under the situation. b Notes • The tabs and items that appears when you cannot find the desired item, touch another tab. Customizing your camcorder 3 Change the setting, then touch .
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...; The following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/ Remote Commander 85 • Batteries/Power sources 86 • LCD screen/viewfinder 87 • Discs/"Memory... cannot be used simultaneously 92 Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/Remote Commander The power does not turn on. • Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 22). • Connect the plug of your camcorder is extremely high. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you run...
...; The following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/ Remote Commander 85 • Batteries/Power sources 86 • LCD screen/viewfinder 87 • Discs/"Memory... cannot be used simultaneously 92 Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/Remote Commander The power does not turn on. • Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 22). • Connect the plug of your camcorder is extremely high. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you run...
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... a faint sound is not a malfunction. This is heard during Easy Handycam operation. - [FILE NO. ] - [VOLUME] - [TV TYPE] - [ DISPLAY] - [BEEP] - [SUB-T DATE] - [CLOCK SET] - [AREA SET] - [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] - [WIDE SELECT] * - [DEMO MODE] - [FLASH MODE] ** - [ LANGUAGE SET] * DCR-DVD108/DVD608 ** DCR-DVD308/DVD708 Your camcorder vibrates. • Vibration occurs depending on the condition of your DVD...
... a faint sound is not a malfunction. This is heard during Easy Handycam operation. - [FILE NO. ] - [VOLUME] - [TV TYPE] - [ DISPLAY] - [BEEP] - [SUB-T DATE] - [CLOCK SET] - [AREA SET] - [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] - [WIDE SELECT] * - [DEMO MODE] - [FLASH MODE] ** - [ LANGUAGE SET] * DCR-DVD108/DVD608 ** DCR-DVD308/DVD708 Your camcorder vibrates. • Vibration occurs depending on the condition of your DVD...
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... image is extremely high. This is not a malfunction. The movie aspect ratio (16:9/4:3) cannot be changed. (DCR-DVD308/ DVD708) • You cannot change the movie aspect ratio if your camcorder is bright, and the subject does not appear on the screen. • Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to OFF...hold DISP/BATT INFO for auto focus. Turn off your camcorder and leave it about 1 hour in a cool place (p. 105). The BACK LIGHT function does not function. • The BACK LIGHT function cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation. The screen image is less than the expected approximate ...
... image is extremely high. This is not a malfunction. The movie aspect ratio (16:9/4:3) cannot be changed. (DCR-DVD308/ DVD708) • You cannot change the movie aspect ratio if your camcorder is bright, and the subject does not appear on the screen. • Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to OFF...hold DISP/BATT INFO for auto focus. Turn off your camcorder and leave it about 1 hour in a cool place (p. 105). The BACK LIGHT function does not function. • The BACK LIGHT function cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation. The screen image is less than the expected approximate ...
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...manual of the playback device. For the following discs, make the disc capable of additional recording (p. 60), then remake the DVD menu by your camcorder when . Playback does not move to the instruction manual 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 added in the Playlist. • The disc is pressed, playback may not move ...
...manual of the playback device. For the following discs, make the disc capable of additional recording (p. 60), then remake the DVD menu by your camcorder when . Playback does not move to the instruction manual 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 added in the Playlist. • The disc is pressed, playback may not move ...