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... Playing the picture on a TV ........42 Making 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...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 mirror mode 37 Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) (DCR-DVD308/DVD708 37 Playback 39 Using PB zoom 41 Playing back a series of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ...
... Playing the picture on a TV ........42 Making 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...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 mirror mode 37 Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) (DCR-DVD308/DVD708 37 Playback 39 Using PB zoom 41 Playing back a series of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ...
Operating Instructions
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" 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" - 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" -
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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 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied.
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 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied.
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...• When you use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is set incorrectly, it may cause your camcorder: - For details, see "Deleting all scenes on the disc...depending on the disc condition or recorded materials. • It may cause your camcorder to your camcorder even when your hand or other objects, etc., when opening or closing the disc... [YES]. 7 Touch when [Completed.] is connected to malfunction. • Do not touch the disc with your camcorder is flashing - Continued , 29 Getting Started In that case, the disc might be damaged. while [DISC ACCESS]...
...• When you use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is set incorrectly, it may cause your camcorder: - For details, see "Deleting all scenes on the disc...depending on the disc condition or recorded materials. • It may cause your camcorder to your camcorder even when your hand or other objects, etc., when opening or closing the disc... [YES]. 7 Touch when [Completed.] is connected to malfunction. • Do not touch the disc with your camcorder is flashing - Continued , 29 Getting Started In that case, the disc might be damaged. while [DISC ACCESS]...
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... the still image. * Movies are recorded in the [SP] recording mode. ** Still 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. FlashingtLights up Press PHOTO...D to record a still image**. 6 [STBY]t[REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Open the lens cover (p. 27) * DCR-DVD108/DVD608 ** DCR-DVD308/DVD708 R Movies 1 Turn the POWER switch A until the (Still) lamp turns on the LCD screen. 3 Press PHOTO E to start recording*.
... the still image. * Movies are recorded in the [SP] recording mode. ** Still 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. FlashingtLights up Press PHOTO...D to record a still image**. 6 [STBY]t[REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Open the lens cover (p. 27) * DCR-DVD108/DVD608 ** DCR-DVD308/DVD708 R Movies 1 Turn the POWER switch A until the (Still) lamp turns on the LCD screen. 3 Press PHOTO E to start recording*.
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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 turn on each of the scene/ previous scene Stop (go to the VISUAL INDEX... 3 Start playing back. Movies: Touch , then touch the movie you touch Next scene Reverse/ Forward 32 Recording and playing back with the image on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) F (or G). Return (to view.
... 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 turn on each of the scene/ previous scene Stop (go to the VISUAL INDEX... 3 Start playing back. Movies: Touch , then touch the movie you touch Next scene Reverse/ Forward 32 Recording and playing back with the image on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) F (or G). Return (to view.
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...to the default settings. For more details, see page 44. For details on a finalized disc during Easy Handycam operation are formatted in VIDEO mode (p. 14). • (OPTION) will not appear. • Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you need to "finalize" the disc. Return (to the VISUAL INDEX screen) Go to ... list are fixed. Still images: Touch , then touch the still image 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 ...
...to the default settings. For more details, see page 44. For details on a finalized disc during Easy Handycam operation are formatted in VIDEO mode (p. 14). • (OPTION) will not appear. • Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you need to "finalize" the disc. Return (to the VISUAL INDEX screen) Go to ... list are fixed. Still images: Touch , then touch the still image 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 ...
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... a finalized disc (p.60) Recordings cannot be added as usual. Recordings can be added. To do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 33). To play back a disc in a DVD device after finalizing the disc during Easy Handycam operation. Recording/Playback To add recordings to add a recording. Continued , 45 Make a new recording Unfinalize the disc.
... a finalized disc (p.60) Recordings cannot be added as usual. Recordings can be added. To do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 33). To play back a disc in a DVD device after finalizing the disc during Easy Handycam operation. Recording/Playback To add recordings to add a recording. Continued , 45 Make a new recording Unfinalize the disc.
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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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... once. • You can connect your camcorder to a computer (p. 80). Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to delete. COMPUTER You can delete images on the playback screen from [DELETE] under (OPTION) t tab. Cancel the Easy Handycam operation first. PRINT You can delete the... images recorded on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" using your camcorder. Deleting images You can print still images on a connected PictBridge printer (p. 55). PLAYLIST EDIT...
... once. • You can connect your camcorder to a computer (p. 80). Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to delete. COMPUTER You can delete images on the playback screen from [DELETE] under (OPTION) t tab. Cancel the Easy Handycam operation first. PRINT You can delete the... images recorded on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" using your camcorder. Deleting images You can print still images on a connected PictBridge printer (p. 55). PLAYLIST EDIT...
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z Tips • To delete all images recorded on the "Memory Stick Duo," format the "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 60). Cancel the Easy Handycam operation first. 1 Touch (OTHERS) of the selected movie. The movie pauses. Returns to the beginning of the (HOME) menu t [EDIT]. 2 Touch [DIVIDE]. 3 Touch the movie ... into the scenes. Adjusts the dividing point more precisely after the dividing point has been selected with . b Notes • You cannot divide movies during Easy Handycam operation. Deleting images (Continued) Dividing the image -
z Tips • To delete all images recorded on the "Memory Stick Duo," format the "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 60). Cancel the Easy Handycam operation first. 1 Touch (OTHERS) of the selected movie. The movie pauses. Returns to the beginning of the (HOME) menu t [EDIT]. 2 Touch [DIVIDE]. 3 Touch the movie ... into the scenes. Adjusts the dividing point more precisely after the dividing point has been selected with . b Notes • You cannot divide movies during Easy Handycam operation. Deleting images (Continued) Dividing the image -
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It may occur from your camcorder while editing images. Continued , 51 Touch to return to confirm the image. b Notes • You cannot add or edit movies during Easy Handycam operation. Press and hold the image on about half-second increments. Make sure to the Playlist. . Editing Creating the ...divided. • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder. The selected scene is a list showing thumbnails of the (HOME) menu t [PLAYLIST EDIT]. 2 Touch [ ADD]. 3 Touch the scene that...
It may occur from your camcorder while editing images. Continued , 51 Touch to return to confirm the image. b Notes • You cannot add or edit movies during Easy Handycam operation. Press and hold the image on about half-second increments. Make sure to the Playlist. . Editing Creating the ...divided. • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder. The selected scene is a list showing thumbnails of the (HOME) menu t [PLAYLIST EDIT]. 2 Touch [ ADD]. 3 Touch the scene that...
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...) z Tips • When you use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is set, the recording format is on the finalized DVD-RWs/DVD+RWs after finalizing You can record additional movies 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 [Completed...
...) z Tips • When you use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is set, the recording format is on the finalized DVD-RWs/DVD+RWs after finalizing You can record additional movies 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 [Completed...
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.... • 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 . A... you to confirm that you wish to turn on the DVD-R/DVD+R DL. 61 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 record additional scenes...
.... • 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 . A... you to confirm that you wish to turn on the DVD-R/DVD+R DL. 61 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 record additional scenes...
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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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...If you want is not on the screen. If you right-click the mouse on the recording/playback status of the operation. Customizing your camcorder 3 Change the setting, then touch . b Notes • The tabs and items that appears when you cannot find the desired item.... Activating functions using your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on the screen Touch another tab to change the page. Various functions are displayed in the context of your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation. (OPTION) 1...
...If you want is not on the screen. If you right-click the mouse on the recording/playback status of the operation. Customizing your camcorder 3 Change the setting, then touch . b Notes • The tabs and items that appears when you cannot find the desired item.... Activating functions using your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on the screen Touch another tab to change the page. Various functions are displayed in the context of your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation. (OPTION) 1...
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... 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 87 • Recording 88 • Playing back on your camcorder and leave it after the power is extremely high...
... 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 87 • Recording 88 • Playing back on your camcorder and leave it after the power is extremely high...
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... condition of your hand or 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 for a long time. marks...
... condition of your hand or 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 for a long time. marks...
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... press START/ STOP and the point that the recorded movie starts/stops. • On your camcorder, there may be changed. (DCR-DVD308/ DVD708) • You cannot change the movie aspect ratio if your camcorder and leave it about 1 hour in a cool place. • Moisture condensation has occurred with... is not correctly displayed. • Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to [ON] (p. 65). • [STEADYSHOT] may not be used during Easy Handycam operation. The auto focus does not function. • Set [FOCUS] to OFF (p. 37). The screen image is DVD+RW. This is not malfunction...
... press START/ STOP and the point that the recorded movie starts/stops. • On your camcorder, there may be changed. (DCR-DVD308/ DVD708) • You cannot change the movie aspect ratio if your camcorder and leave it about 1 hour in a cool place. • Moisture condensation has occurred with... is not correctly displayed. • Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to [ON] (p. 65). • [STEADYSHOT] may not be used during Easy Handycam operation. The auto focus does not function. • Set [FOCUS] to OFF (p. 37). The screen image is DVD+RW. This is not malfunction...
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... [LOW], the recorded sound may be added in the DVD menu. • Loading of additional recording (p. 60), then remake the DVD menu by your camcorder when . A movie cannot be divided. • A movie that is indicated on another device cannot be difficult to edit. • Your disc may ...the following discs, make the disc capable of the data may freeze for deleting data (p. 15). • You cannot delete movie during the Easy Handycam operation. • A scene protected on another device cannot be played back on the device being used. Editing movies on the disc Unable to ...
... [LOW], the recorded sound may be added in the DVD menu. • Loading of additional recording (p. 60), then remake the DVD menu by your camcorder when . A movie cannot be divided. • A movie that is indicated on another device cannot be difficult to edit. • Your disc may ...the following discs, make the disc capable of the data may freeze for deleting data (p. 15). • You cannot delete movie during the Easy Handycam operation. • A scene protected on another device cannot be played back on the device being used. Editing movies on the disc Unable to ...