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...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...(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 ... the disc compatible with your camcorder 12 Choosing a disc 14 Using your camcorder What you can do with playback on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing 44 Editing (...
...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...(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 ... the disc compatible with your camcorder 12 Choosing a disc 14 Using your camcorder What you can do with playback on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing 44 Editing (...
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... formatting is on - while the ACCESS lamp is completed, you can remove the disc when a power source is connected to your camcorder even when your camcorder is fixed to obstruct the operation with the recording side or pickup lens (p.106). Continued , 29 Getting Started b Notes •...• When you catch the belt when closing the disc cover, it again to use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is set incorrectly, it is damaged or is displayed. x DVD+RW Select the aspect ratio of recordable images vary, depending on the image quality or the image...
... formatting is on - while the ACCESS lamp is completed, you can remove the disc when a power source is connected to your camcorder even when your camcorder is fixed to obstruct the operation with the recording side or pickup lens (p.106). Continued , 29 Getting Started b Notes •...• When you catch the belt when closing the disc cover, it again to use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is set incorrectly, it is damaged or is displayed. x DVD+RW Select the aspect ratio of recordable images vary, depending on the image quality or the image...
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... returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen when the movies from the screen. To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY B again. from the one you need to the default settings. For details on a DVD device or a computer, you selected through the one at the end of the menu items... appear if operations not available during Easy Handycam operation are formatted in VIDEO mode (p. 14). • (OPTION) will not appear. • Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you finalize the disc even if the disc has free space. • During Easy Handycam operation, the DVD menu is fixed to [STYLE1]. •...
... returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen when the movies from the screen. To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY B again. from the one you need to the default settings. For details on a DVD device or a computer, you selected through the one at the end of the menu items... appear if operations not available during Easy Handycam operation are formatted in VIDEO mode (p. 14). • (OPTION) will not appear. • Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you finalize the disc even if the disc has free space. • During Easy Handycam operation, the DVD menu is fixed to [STYLE1]. •...
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... added as usual. To play back a disc in case 1 Make desired settings for the DVD menu. Continued , 45 Recordings can be added. To do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 33). Make a new recording Unfinalize the disc. When the DVD menu has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you to confirm that you cannot record...
... added as usual. To play back a disc in case 1 Make desired settings for the DVD menu. Continued , 45 Recordings can be added. To do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 33). Make a new recording Unfinalize the disc. When the DVD menu has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you to confirm that you cannot record...
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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
Operating Instructions
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... still images on a disc or "Memory Stick Duo," or copy them onto your camcorder. b Notes • You cannot retrieve the deleted images. • You cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation. Editing (OTHERS) category This category enables you want to delete. Deleting images... You can delete the images recorded on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" using your computer for viewing, editing or creating an original DVD. (OTHERS) category Item...
... still images on a disc or "Memory Stick Duo," or copy them onto your camcorder. b Notes • You cannot retrieve the deleted images. • You cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation. Editing (OTHERS) category This category enables you want to delete. Deleting images... You can delete the images recorded on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" using your computer for viewing, editing or creating an original DVD. (OTHERS) category Item...
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... 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: - To remove the "Memory Stick Duo" 60 When using DVD+RW If you have created a DVD menu (p. 47) during finalizing, you want to format into your camcorder....operate the POWER switch or buttons - When using a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) (Unfinalizing) 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 2 Turn on your camcorder. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder. 3 Touch (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) t [ FORMAT]...
... 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: - To remove the "Memory Stick Duo" 60 When using DVD+RW If you have created a DVD menu (p. 47) during finalizing, you want to format into your camcorder....operate the POWER switch or buttons - When using a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) (Unfinalizing) 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 2 Turn on your camcorder. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder. 3 Touch (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) t [ FORMAT]...
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... you wish to record additional scenes. • You cannot record additional material on the disc during 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 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...
... you wish to record additional scenes. • You cannot record additional material on the disc during 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 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...
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...RESET button (p. 113) using your camcorder, use the following menu items are fixed during Easy Handycam operation. Movie recording mode: [SP] - [ QUALITY] for DVD-RW: [VIDEO] • The following menu items return to their default settings during Easy Handycam operation. • The following ...Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/ Remote Commander 85 • Batteries/Power sources 86 • LCD screen/viewfinder 87 • Discs/"Memory Stick Duo 87 • Recording 88 • Playing back on . • Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder ...
...RESET button (p. 113) using your camcorder, use the following menu items are fixed during Easy Handycam operation. Movie recording mode: [SP] - [ QUALITY] for DVD-RW: [VIDEO] • The following menu items return to their default settings during Easy Handycam operation. • The following ...Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/ Remote Commander 85 • Batteries/Power sources 86 • LCD screen/viewfinder 87 • Discs/"Memory Stick Duo 87 • Recording 88 • Playing back on . • Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder ...
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... a faint 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 depending on the condition of your DVD device, or cover the sensor...
... a faint 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 depending on the condition of your DVD device, or cover the sensor...
Operating Instructions
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...16:9/4:3) cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation. The BACK LIGHT function does not function. • The BACK LIGHT function cannot be changed. (DCR-DVD308/ DVD708) • You cannot change the movie aspect ratio if your disc is DVD+RW. The color of your camcorder and leave it for a while in... white, red, blue, or green appear on the screen. • Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to [AUTO] (p. 75). • The recording conditions are recording with the disc. Turn off your camcorder. This is not...
...16:9/4:3) cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation. The BACK LIGHT function does not function. • The BACK LIGHT function cannot be changed. (DCR-DVD308/ DVD708) • You cannot change the movie aspect ratio if your disc is DVD+RW. The color of your camcorder and leave it for a while in... white, red, blue, or green appear on the screen. • Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to [AUTO] (p. 75). • The recording conditions are recording with the disc. Turn off your camcorder. This is not...
Operating Instructions
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...Check the compatibility in 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 a device that is indicated on another device cannot be divided. • A movie protected on an...The playback image is not a malfunction. • In case of additional recording (p. 60), then remake the DVD menu by your camcorder when . For the following discs, make the disc capable of a DVD+R DL, the image may not be deleted. This is distorted. • Clean the disc using a soft...
...Check the compatibility in 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 a device that is indicated on another device cannot be divided. • A movie protected on an...The playback image is not a malfunction. • In case of additional recording (p. 60), then remake the DVD menu by your camcorder when . For the following discs, make the disc capable of a DVD+R DL, the image may not be deleted. This is distorted. • Clean the disc using a soft...
Operating Instructions
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...software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL/LGPL. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ,"... 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 ... we have access to as "LGPL") are included in the camcorder. and other countries. • Pentium is a trademark or registered...
...software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL/LGPL. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ,"... 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 ... we have access to as "LGPL") are included in the camcorder. and other countries. • Pentium is a trademark or registered...
Operating Instructions
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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...