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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 ... 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 playback on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing...
...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 ... 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 playback on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing...
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..., then to VIDEO mode. When the formatting is completed, you use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is on the image quality or the image size. z Tips • You can use it may cause your camcorder is dirty with or (p. 101). z Tips • The number of the disc compartment, and remove...
..., then to VIDEO mode. When the formatting is completed, you use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is on the image quality or the image size. z Tips • You can use it may cause your camcorder is dirty with or (p. 101). z Tips • The number of the disc compartment, and remove...
Operating Instructions
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... or a computer, you finalize the disc even if the disc has free space. • During Easy Handycam operation, the DVD menu is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 67). b Notes • For DVD-R, DVD+R DL, you cannot reuse the disc or record additional movies onto the disc once you need to "finalize" the ...Finalize) To view movies stored on a disc on finalize operation, see page 85. • DVD-RW are all played back. • You can slow down the playback speed by touching during Easy Handycam operation You cannot use some menu items are attempted. from the one you selected through the one...
... or a computer, you finalize the disc even if the disc has free space. • During Easy Handycam operation, the DVD menu is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 67). b Notes • For DVD-R, DVD+R DL, you cannot reuse the disc or record additional movies onto the disc once you need to "finalize" the ...Finalize) To view movies stored on a disc on finalize operation, see page 85. • DVD-RW are all played back. • You can slow down the playback speed by touching during Easy Handycam operation You cannot use some menu items are attempted. from the one you selected through the one...
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... record additional movies onto the disc after adding a recording (p.46) Playback on other DVD device Finalize Only in a DVD device after finalizing the disc during Easy Handycam operation. Make a new recording Unfinalize the disc. Recordings can be added. When the DVD menu has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you to add a recording. To do...
... record additional movies onto the disc after adding a recording (p.46) Playback on other DVD device Finalize Only in a DVD device after finalizing the disc during Easy Handycam operation. Make a new recording Unfinalize the disc. Recordings can be added. When the DVD menu has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you to add a recording. To do...
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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]. 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
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... screen from [DELETE] under (OPTION) t tab. Cancel the Easy Handycam operation first. The selected image is marked with . COMPUTER You can connect your camcorder to delete. z Tips • You can select up to 100 ...images at once. • You can delete images on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" using your camcorder. PRINT You can print still images on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 48). Editing (OTHERS) category This... for viewing, editing or creating an original DVD. (OTHERS) category Item list DELETE You can delete images on a connected PictBridge printer (p. 55).
... screen from [DELETE] under (OPTION) t tab. Cancel the Easy Handycam operation first. The selected image is marked with . COMPUTER You can connect your camcorder to delete. z Tips • You can select up to 100 ...images at once. • You can delete images on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" using your camcorder. PRINT You can print still images on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 48). Editing (OTHERS) category This... for viewing, editing or creating an original DVD. (OTHERS) category Item list DELETE You can delete images on a connected PictBridge printer (p. 55).
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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 screen: - Deleting all images on a "Memory Stick Duo." 1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" that you must perform the following operations when [Executing...] is fixed to...
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 screen: - Deleting all images on a "Memory Stick Duo." 1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" that you must perform the following operations when [Executing...] is fixed to...
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...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 turn 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 finalizing are deleted. • For a double-sided disc, perform these steps for each side of power during the Easy Handycam operation.
...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 turn 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 finalizing are deleted. • For a double-sided disc, perform these steps for each side of power during the Easy Handycam operation.
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... INFO button for a few seconds for your camcorder to be ready to shoot after about 1 minute. Buttons do not work . • During Easy Handycam operation, the following menu items are fixed during Easy Handycam operation. Recording format for DVD-RW: [VIDEO] • The following menu...wall outlet (p. 22). BACK LIGHT button (p.37) - 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 Stick ...
... INFO button for a few seconds for your camcorder to be ready to shoot after about 1 minute. Buttons do not work . • During Easy Handycam operation, the following menu items are fixed during Easy Handycam operation. Recording format for DVD-RW: [VIDEO] • The following menu...wall outlet (p. 22). BACK LIGHT button (p.37) - 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 Stick ...
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...sound 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... to OFF (CHG) (p. 22). • Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 22). • Connect the power cord to recognize the disc. Turn off (A.SHUT OFF). Another DVD device malfunctions when you do not switch to [ON] (p. 72). • ...
...sound 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... to OFF (CHG) (p. 22). • Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 22). • Connect the power cord to recognize the disc. Turn off (A.SHUT OFF). Another DVD device malfunctions when you do not switch to [ON] (p. 72). • ...
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...STOP and the actual point that the recorded movie starts/stops. • On your camcorder, there may look different depending on the mode of your disc is DVD+RW. The recording angle looks different (DCR-DVD308/DVD708). • The recording angle may be a slight time difference between ... does not appear on the screen (DCR-DVD308/DVD708). • Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for auto focus. The movie aspect ratio (16:9/4:3) cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation. The recording stops. • The temperature of your camcorder and leave it for excessive vibrations. The...
...STOP and the actual point that the recorded movie starts/stops. • On your camcorder, there may look different depending on the mode of your disc is DVD+RW. The recording angle looks different (DCR-DVD308/DVD708). • The recording angle may be a slight time difference between ... does not appear on the screen (DCR-DVD308/DVD708). • Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for auto focus. The movie aspect ratio (16:9/4:3) cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation. The recording stops. • The temperature of your camcorder and leave it for excessive vibrations. The...
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... indicated on a device that is pressed, playback may not be configured for deleting data (p. 15). • You cannot delete movie during the Easy Handycam operation. • A scene protected on another device cannot be divided. This 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 . Select the desired scene from the menu screen. Delete unnecessary scenes (p. 52). • You cannot add still images in ...
... indicated on a device that is pressed, playback may not be configured for deleting data (p. 15). • You cannot delete movie during the Easy Handycam operation. • A scene protected on another device cannot be divided. This 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 . Select the desired scene from the menu screen. Delete unnecessary scenes (p. 52). • You cannot add still images in ...
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.... To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is not installed on your camcorder. and other countries. • Pentium is a trademark or registered ... licenses (in English) of "GPL," and "LGPL" software. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory...Memory Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, and DVD+R DL logo are trademarks. • Dolby and the double-D ...
.... To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is not installed on your camcorder. and other countries. • Pentium is a trademark or registered ... licenses (in English) of "GPL," and "LGPL" software. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory...Memory Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, and DVD+R DL logo are trademarks. • Dolby and the double-D ...
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Index Numeric 16:9 37, 70 16:9 WIDE 64 4:3 37, 64, 70 5.1 ch surround recording .....36 8cm DVD 12 A AC Adaptor 22 Active Interface Shoe .........112 Additional recording 60 AREA SET 71 Aspect ratio 37, 42, 64 AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto slow shutter ... 50 Playlist 53 Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator 36, 118 Double-sided disc 100 DST SET 71 Dubbing 54 DVD drive 57 DVD menu 47 DVD-R 15 DVD-RW 15 DVD+R DL 15 DVD+RW 15 D.EFFECT (Digital effect 79, 93 E Easy Handycam 31 EDIT 50 EXPOSURE 76, 93 F FADER 78, 93 FILE NO. (File number).......66 Finalize 44...
Index Numeric 16:9 37, 70 16:9 WIDE 64 4:3 37, 64, 70 5.1 ch surround recording .....36 8cm DVD 12 A AC Adaptor 22 Active Interface Shoe .........112 Additional recording 60 AREA SET 71 Aspect ratio 37, 42, 64 AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto slow shutter ... 50 Playlist 53 Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator 36, 118 Double-sided disc 100 DST SET 71 Dubbing 54 DVD drive 57 DVD menu 47 DVD-R 15 DVD-RW 15 DVD+R DL 15 DVD+RW 15 D.EFFECT (Digital effect 79, 93 E Easy Handycam 31 EDIT 50 EXPOSURE 76, 93 F FADER 78, 93 FILE NO. (File number).......66 Finalize 44...