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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 plus ... 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 ......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...
... 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 plus ... 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 ......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...
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... 58 FORMAT* 59 FORMAT* 60 UNFINALIZE 60 DISC INFO 57 (SETTINGS) category To customize your camcorder (p. 62). * You can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 31). " HOME" and " OPTION" - the starting point for operations with your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 19) Category B Categories and items of menus " HOME...
... 58 FORMAT* 59 FORMAT* 60 UNFINALIZE 60 DISC INFO 57 (SETTINGS) category To customize your camcorder (p. 62). * You can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 31). " HOME" and " OPTION" - the starting point for operations with your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 19) Category B Categories and items of menus " HOME...
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The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. 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 Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied.
The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. 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 Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied.
Operating Instructions
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...set incorrectly, it is damaged or is displayed. "Memory Stick Duo" You can use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is fixed to the bottom of the camcorder, then open the disc cover. 2 Press the disc holder in the center of recordable images vary, depending on the... malfunction. • Do not disconnect the power sources during formatting. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder to remove a disc if it may cause your camcorder: - z Tips • When you can start . • To delete all scenes on the disc (Formatting)" on the HOME MENU (...
...set incorrectly, it is damaged or is displayed. "Memory Stick Duo" You can use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is fixed to the bottom of the camcorder, then open the disc cover. 2 Press the disc holder in the center of recordable images vary, depending on the... malfunction. • Do not disconnect the power sources during formatting. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder to remove a disc if it may cause your camcorder: - z Tips • When you can start . • To delete all scenes on the disc (Formatting)" on the HOME MENU (...
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...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 the VISUAL INDEX screen) Beginning of the tab that was lastly... played back/recorded (B for the still image). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) F (or G). Displays the still images 3 Start playing back. Movies: Touch , then touch the movie you touch Next...
...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 the VISUAL INDEX screen) Beginning of the tab that was lastly... played back/recorded (B for the still image). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) F (or G). Displays the still images 3 Start playing back. Movies: Touch , then touch the movie you touch Next...
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...a Playlist (p. 51). PLAYLIST EDIT You can delete images on the playback screen from [DELETE] under (OPTION) t tab. Cancel the Easy Handycam operation first. Editing (OTHERS) category This category enables you want to delete. Deleting images You can delete images on the LCD screen to edit ..., editing or creating an original DVD. (OTHERS) category Item list DELETE You can delete the images recorded on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" using your camcorder. EDIT You can edit the images on the disc 1 Touch (OTHERS) of the (HOME) menu t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ DELETE]....
...a Playlist (p. 51). PLAYLIST EDIT You can delete images on the playback screen from [DELETE] under (OPTION) t tab. Cancel the Easy Handycam operation first. Editing (OTHERS) category This category enables you want to delete. Deleting images You can delete images on the LCD screen to edit ..., editing or creating an original DVD. (OTHERS) category Item list DELETE You can delete the images recorded on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" using your camcorder. EDIT You can edit the images on the disc 1 Touch (OTHERS) of the (HOME) menu t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ DELETE]....
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...• You cannot add or edit movies during Easy Handycam operation. Cancel the Easy Handycam operation first. 1 Touch (OTHERS) of the movies that you edit or delete the scenes in the Playlist. • A slight difference may occur from your camcorder. Touch to return to the Playlist. . It may... ADD]. 3 Touch the scene that you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on the LCD screen to insert the recorded disc into your camcorder while editing images. The original scenes are divided. • Do not remove the battery ...
...• You cannot add or edit movies during Easy Handycam operation. Cancel the Easy Handycam operation first. 1 Touch (OTHERS) of the movies that you edit or delete the scenes in the Playlist. • A slight difference may occur from your camcorder. Touch to return to the Playlist. . It may... ADD]. 3 Touch the scene that you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on the LCD screen to insert the recorded disc into your camcorder while editing images. The original scenes are divided. • Do not remove the battery ...
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... finalizing, you can record additional movies on the finalized DVD-RWs/DVD+RWs after the following operations when [Executing...] is fixed to format into your camcorder. 3 Touch (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) t [ FORMAT] 4 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 5 When [Completed.] appears, touch . Recording additional scenes after finalizing You ... 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. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" that you use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is set, the ...
... finalizing, you can record additional movies on the finalized DVD-RWs/DVD+RWs after the following operations when [Executing...] is fixed to format into your camcorder. 3 Touch (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) t [ FORMAT] 4 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 5 When [Completed.] appears, touch . Recording additional scenes after finalizing You ... 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. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" that you use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is set, the ...
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...for each side of power during the operation. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the operation. • A DVD menu created during the Easy Handycam operation. b Notes • Use the AC Adaptor as power source to prevent your... camcorder from running out of the disc. • You cannot record additional scenes on the (Movie) lamp. 3 Insert...
...for each side of power during the operation. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the operation. • A DVD menu created during the Easy Handycam operation. b Notes • Use the AC Adaptor as power source to prevent your... camcorder from running out of the disc. • You cannot record additional scenes on the (Movie) lamp. 3 Insert...
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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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...work under the situation. If you right-click the mouse on the recording/playback status of the operation. Activating functions using your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on the screen. If you want is not on the screen Touch another tab to change the page. ...Various functions are displayed in the context of your camcorder 3 Change the setting, then touch . Customizing your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation. (OPTION) 1 3 1 Tab 2 Touch the desired item. Continued...
...work under the situation. If you right-click the mouse on the recording/playback status of the operation. Activating functions using your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on the screen. If you want is not on the screen Touch another tab to change the page. ...Various functions are displayed in the context of your camcorder 3 Change the setting, then touch . Customizing your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation. (OPTION) 1 3 1 Tab 2 Touch the desired item. Continued...
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...- [WHITE BAL. ] - [MICREF LEVEL] Troubleshooting Continued , 85 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 87 •... about 1 minute. Movie recording mode: [SP] - [ QUALITY] for a few seconds for a while in a cool place. The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to troubleshoot the problem. Playback zoom (p.41) - Turn off (pressing and holding the ...
...- [WHITE BAL. ] - [MICREF LEVEL] Troubleshooting Continued , 85 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 87 •... about 1 minute. Movie recording mode: [SP] - [ QUALITY] for a few seconds for a while in a cool place. The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to troubleshoot the problem. Playback zoom (p.41) - Turn off (pressing and holding the ...
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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... menu settings remain as direct sunlight or overhead lighting. Your camcorder gets warm. • This is because the power has been turned on the power again, or use the supplied Remote Commander (DCR-DVD308/DVD708). • Select a commander mode other than ...
... 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... menu settings remain as direct sunlight or overhead lighting. Your camcorder gets warm. • This is because the power has been turned on the power again, or use the supplied Remote Commander (DCR-DVD308/DVD708). • Select a commander mode other than ...
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... not function. • The BACK LIGHT function cannot be changed. (DCR-DVD308/ DVD708) • You cannot change the movie aspect ratio if your camcorder is less than the expected approximate recording time of your camcorder and leave it for a while in white, red, blue, or ... to OFF (p. 37). The actual recording time for movie is extremely high. The movie aspect ratio (16:9/4:3) cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation. The screen image is not a malfunction. Troubleshooting Continued , 89 This is not correctly displayed. • Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch...
... not function. • The BACK LIGHT function cannot be changed. (DCR-DVD308/ DVD708) • You cannot change the movie aspect ratio if your camcorder is less than the expected approximate recording time of your camcorder and leave it for a while in white, red, blue, or ... to OFF (p. 37). The actual recording time for movie is extremely high. The movie aspect ratio (16:9/4:3) cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation. The screen image is not a malfunction. Troubleshooting Continued , 89 This is not correctly displayed. • Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch...
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...recorded on the disc. • Unable to [LOW], the recorded sound may freeze for deleting data (p. 15). • You cannot delete movie during the Easy Handycam operation. • A scene protected on other devices You cannot play back the disc, or the disc is not a malfunction. DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) -... disc was finalized. A scene cannot be difficult to the instruction manual of additional recording (p. 60), then remake the DVD menu by your camcorder when . For the following discs, make the disc capable of the playback device for an instant when the recording layer changes.
...recorded on the disc. • Unable to [LOW], the recorded sound may freeze for deleting data (p. 15). • You cannot delete movie during the Easy Handycam operation. • A scene protected on other devices You cannot play back the disc, or the disc is not a malfunction. DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) -... disc was finalized. A scene cannot be difficult to the instruction manual of additional recording (p. 60), then remake the DVD menu by your camcorder when . For the following discs, make the disc capable of the playback device for an instant when the recording layer changes.
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... each case in this software based on license agreements with their respective companies. To download, go to the following sections. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "MagicGate," " ," "...Please read the following website and select HDR-UX1/HDR-SR1. Read "license2.pdf" in the "License" folder on your camcorder. To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is a trademark or registered trademark of copyright. On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software The ...
... each case in this software based on license agreements with their respective companies. To download, go to the following sections. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "MagicGate," " ," "...Please read the following website and select HDR-UX1/HDR-SR1. Read "license2.pdf" in the "License" folder on your camcorder. To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is a trademark or registered trademark of copyright. On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software The ...