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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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.... However, the disc recognition process (step 4) does not start recording on the image quality or the image size. When the formatting is fixed to your camcorder: - z Tips • When you can use only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with or (p. 101). When using [DISC SELECT GUIDE] on - "Memory ...lamp is set incorrectly, it again to the bottom of the camcorder, then open the disc cover. 2 Press the disc holder in the center of the previously recorded images from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is on the HOME MENU (page 58...
.... However, the disc recognition process (step 4) does not start recording on the image quality or the image size. When the formatting is fixed to your camcorder: - z Tips • When you can use only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with or (p. 101). When using [DISC SELECT GUIDE] on - "Memory ...lamp is set incorrectly, it again to the bottom of the camcorder, then open the disc cover. 2 Press the disc holder in the center of the previously recorded images from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is on the HOME MENU (page 58...
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...disc has free space. • During Easy Handycam operation, the DVD menu is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 67). For details on a finalized disc during Easy Handycam operation Press (HOME) H(or I) to the default settings. b Notes • For DVD-R, DVD+R DL, you cannot reuse the disc or record...nor edit movies on a DVD device or a computer, you want to "finalize" the disc. To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY B again. The settings of some buttons/functions during Easy Handycam operation since they are automatically set (p. 85). [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation.] may appear if ...
...disc has free space. • During Easy Handycam operation, the DVD menu is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 67). For details on a finalized disc during Easy Handycam operation Press (HOME) H(or I) to the default settings. b Notes • For DVD-R, DVD+R DL, you cannot reuse the disc or record...nor edit movies on a DVD device or a computer, you want to "finalize" the disc. To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY B again. The settings of some buttons/functions during Easy Handycam operation since they are automatically set (p. 85). [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation.] may appear if ...
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... 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. To play back a disc in case 1 Make desired settings for the DVD menu. Make a new recording Unfinalize the disc. b Notes •...; Even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you wish to a finalized disc (p.60) Recordings ...
... 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. To play back a disc in case 1 Make desired settings for the DVD menu. Make a new recording Unfinalize the disc. b Notes •...; Even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you wish to a finalized disc (p.60) Recordings ...
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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]. Select [NO MENU] if you do not create a DVD menu. 3 Touch .
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... is marked with . b Notes • You cannot retrieve the deleted images. • You cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation. z Tips • You can select up to 100 images at once. • You can delete images on ... images on a disc or "Memory Stick Duo," or copy them onto your computer for viewing, editing or creating an original DVD. (OTHERS) category Item list DELETE You can delete images on the disc 1 Touch (OTHERS) of the (HOME) menu...51). Insert a recorded disc or "Memory Stick Duo" into your camcorder to a computer (p. 80). Cancel the Easy Handycam operation first.
... is marked with . b Notes • You cannot retrieve the deleted images. • You cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation. z Tips • You can select up to 100 images at once. • You can delete images on ... images on a disc or "Memory Stick Duo," or copy them onto your computer for viewing, editing or creating an original DVD. (OTHERS) category Item list DELETE You can delete images on the disc 1 Touch (OTHERS) of the (HOME) menu...51). Insert a recorded disc or "Memory Stick Duo" into your camcorder to a computer (p. 80). Cancel the Easy Handycam operation first.
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...Stick Duo." 1 Turn on 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 your camcorder. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder. 3 Touch (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) t [ FORMAT] 4 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 5 When...Turn on the screen: - Recording additional scenes after finalizing You can record additional movies on the finalized DVD-RWs/DVD+RWs after the following steps prior to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. 4 Touch (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) of the (HOME) t [UNFINALIZE]. 5 Touch [YES] t...
...Stick Duo." 1 Turn on 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 your camcorder. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder. 3 Touch (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) t [ FORMAT] 4 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 5 When...Turn on the screen: - Recording additional scenes after finalizing You can record additional movies on the finalized DVD-RWs/DVD+RWs after the following steps prior to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. 4 Touch (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) of the (HOME) t [UNFINALIZE]. 5 Touch [YES] t...
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...cannot record additional material 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. A confirmation screen appears to prompt you to confirm that you wish to your... camcorder. b Notes • Use the AC Adaptor as power source to prevent your camcorder from running out of the disc. ...
...cannot record additional material 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. A confirmation screen appears to prompt you to confirm that you wish to your... camcorder. b Notes • Use the AC Adaptor as power source to prevent your camcorder from running out of the disc. ...
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...charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 22). • Connect the plug of your camcorder and leave it after the power is extremely high. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/ Remote Commander 85 ... to a computer 92 • Functions that cannot be used simultaneously 92 Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/Remote Commander The power does not turn on . Movie recording mode: [SP] - [ QUALITY] for DVD-RW: [VIDEO] • The following menu items are not available. - Playback zoom...
...charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 22). • Connect the plug of your camcorder and leave it after the power is extremely high. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/ Remote Commander 85 ... to a computer 92 • Functions that cannot be used simultaneously 92 Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/Remote Commander The power does not turn on . Movie recording mode: [SP] - [ QUALITY] for DVD-RW: [VIDEO] • The following menu items are not available. - Playback zoom...
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... the power again, or use the supplied Remote Commander (DCR-DVD308/DVD708). • Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for a while in a cool place. A motor sound is heard in your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off . • When approximately 5 ...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...
... the power again, or use the supplied Remote Commander (DCR-DVD308/DVD708). • Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for a while in a cool place. A motor sound is heard in your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off . • When approximately 5 ...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...
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The recording stops. • The temperature of your camcorder. The movie aspect ratio (16:9/4:3) cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation. The screen image is dark, and the subject does not appear on the screen (DCR-DVD308/DVD708). • Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds to OFF (p. 37...movie aspect ratio if your camcorder, there may be able to [ON] (p. 65). • [STEADYSHOT] may not be a slight time difference between the point where you press START/ STOP and the point that the recorded movie starts/stops. • On your disc is DVD+RW. The color of the...
The recording stops. • The temperature of your camcorder. The movie aspect ratio (16:9/4:3) cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation. The screen image is dark, and the subject does not appear on the screen (DCR-DVD308/DVD708). • Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds to OFF (p. 37...movie aspect ratio if your camcorder, there may be able to [ON] (p. 65). • [STEADYSHOT] may not be a slight time difference between the point where you press START/ STOP and the point that the recorded movie starts/stops. • On your disc is DVD+RW. The color of the...
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... the disc, or the disc is not a malfunction. • In case of a DVD+R DL, the image 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 configured for editing data (p.... 15). • There are no images recorded on the disc. • Unable to edit because of the condition of additional recording (p. 60), then remake the DVD menu by your camcorder when ....
... the disc, or the disc is not a malfunction. • In case of a DVD+R DL, the image 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 configured for editing data (p.... 15). • There are no images recorded on the disc. • Unable to edit because of the condition of additional recording (p. 60), then remake the DVD menu by your camcorder when ....
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...may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their owners of copyright. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory ...DVD+R DL logo are trademarks. • Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator is eligible for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL/LGPL. All other countries. • Pentium is needed. We provide this manual. 110 Notes on your camcorder. http://www.sony...
...may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their owners of copyright. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory ...DVD+R DL logo are trademarks. • Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator is eligible for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL/LGPL. All other countries. • Pentium is needed. We provide this manual. 110 Notes on your camcorder. http://www.sony...
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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...