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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...
Operating Instructions
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x DVD+RW Select the aspect ratio of the camcorder, then open the disc cover. 2 Press the disc holder in the center of the disc compartment, and remove the disc by holding the edge. b Notes ... can start . • To delete all scenes on the disc (Formatting)" on page 59. • You can use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is set incorrectly, it may cause your camcorder to malfunction. • Do not disconnect the power sources during formatting. • Do not apply shock or vibration to...
x DVD+RW Select the aspect ratio of the camcorder, then open the disc cover. 2 Press the disc holder in the center of the disc compartment, and remove the disc by holding the edge. b Notes ... can start . • To delete all scenes on the disc (Formatting)" on page 59. • You can use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is set incorrectly, it may cause your camcorder to malfunction. • Do not disconnect the power sources during formatting. • Do not apply shock or vibration to...
Operating Instructions
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... Duo" (p. 48). Insert a recorded disc or "Memory Stick Duo" into your camcorder. Cancel the Easy Handycam operation first. COMPUTER You can connect your computer for viewing, editing or creating an original DVD. (OTHERS) category Item list DELETE You can delete the images recorded on the playback...images on a disc or "Memory Stick Duo," or copy them onto your camcorder to a computer (p. 80). b Notes • You cannot retrieve the deleted images. • You cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation. Press and hold the image on a connected PictBridge printer (p. 55)....
... Duo" (p. 48). Insert a recorded disc or "Memory Stick Duo" into your camcorder. Cancel the Easy Handycam operation first. COMPUTER You can connect your computer for viewing, editing or creating an original DVD. (OTHERS) category Item list DELETE You can delete the images recorded on the playback...images on a disc or "Memory Stick Duo," or copy them onto your camcorder to a computer (p. 80). b Notes • You cannot retrieve the deleted images. • You cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation. Press and hold the image on a connected PictBridge printer (p. 55)....
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... the disc (Formatting) (Continued) z Tips • When you use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is set, the recording format is on the screen: - 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...
... the disc (Formatting) (Continued) z Tips • When you use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is set, the recording format is on the screen: - 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...
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... side of the disc. • 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 . Cancel the Easy...
... side of the disc. • 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 . Cancel the Easy...
Operating Instructions
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...Playback zoom (p.41) - 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 Duo ...8226; Playing back on your camcorder, use the following menu items return to troubleshoot the problem. Buttons do not work . • During Easy Handycam operation, the following menu items are not available. - Movie recording mode: [SP] - [ QUALITY] for DVD-RW: [VIDEO] •...
...Playback zoom (p.41) - 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 Duo ...8226; Playing back on your camcorder, use the following menu items return to troubleshoot the problem. Buttons do not work . • During Easy Handycam operation, the following menu items are not available. - Movie recording mode: [SP] - [ QUALITY] for DVD-RW: [VIDEO] •...
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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 ... a malfunction. Turn off . • When approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you press EASY, menu settings do not operate your DVD device with the +/- Troubleshooting (Continued) Even if you do not switch to [ON] (p. 72). • Insert a battery into...
...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 ... a malfunction. Turn off . • When approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you press EASY, menu settings do not operate your DVD device with the +/- Troubleshooting (Continued) Even if you do not switch to [ON] (p. 72). • Insert a battery into...
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... cannot be able to [ON] (p. 65). • [STEADYSHOT] may not be used during Easy Handycam operation. This is not malfunction. This is not a malfunction. This is not a malfunction. The auto...8226; The spots appear when you are not suitable for recording may shorten (p. 14). There is DVD+RW. Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on an object, such as...in a cool place (p. 105). Turn off your camcorder, there may be changed. (DCR-DVD308/ DVD708) • You cannot change the movie aspect ratio if your camcorder. This is not a malfunction. The movie aspect ...
... cannot be able to [ON] (p. 65). • [STEADYSHOT] may not be used during Easy Handycam operation. This is not malfunction. This is not a malfunction. This is not a malfunction. The auto...8226; The spots appear when you are not suitable for recording may shorten (p. 14). There is DVD+RW. Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on an object, such as...in a cool place (p. 105). Turn off your camcorder, there may be changed. (DCR-DVD308/ DVD708) • You cannot change the movie aspect ratio if your camcorder. This is not a malfunction. The movie aspect ...
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...may freeze for an instant when the recording layer changes. DVD+RW Playback freezes for an instant between the scenes. • The image may freeze for deleting data (p. 15). • You cannot delete movie during the Easy Handycam operation. • A scene protected on another device cannot...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 . is indicated on another device cannot be divided. Editing movies on the disc Unable to edit. • Your disc may not be...
...may freeze for an instant when the recording layer changes. DVD+RW Playback freezes for an instant between the scenes. • The image may freeze for deleting data (p. 15). • You cannot delete movie during the Easy Handycam operation. • A scene protected on another device cannot...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 . is indicated on another device cannot be divided. Editing movies on the disc Unable to edit. • Your disc may not be...
Operating Instructions
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... camcorder. Source code is provided on license agreements with their respective companies. All other countries. • Pentium is needed. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.... • "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "MagicGate," " ," "MagicGate 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...
... camcorder. Source code is provided on license agreements with their respective companies. All other countries. • Pentium is needed. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.... • "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "MagicGate," " ," "MagicGate 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...