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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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...the disc. "Memory Stick Duo" You can start . • To delete all 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 set incorrectly, it may take some time to remove the disc depending on the disc condition or ...recorded materials. • It may cause your camcorder to malfunction. • Do not disconnect the power sources during formatting. • Do ...
...the disc. "Memory Stick Duo" You can start . • To delete all 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 set incorrectly, it may take some time to remove the disc depending on the disc condition or ...recorded materials. • It may cause your camcorder to malfunction. • Do not disconnect the power sources during formatting. • Do ...
Operating Instructions
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... the disc or record additional movies onto the disc once 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). from the one you selected through the one at the end of the list are formatted in... if you want to "finalize" the disc. disappears Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation (p. 60). 33 To view movies on a disc on other devices (Finalize) To view movies stored on a disc on finalize operation, see page 85. • DVD-RW are all played back. • You can slow down the playback ...
... the disc or record additional movies onto the disc once 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). from the one you selected through the one at the end of the list are formatted in... if you want to "finalize" the disc. disappears Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation (p. 60). 33 To view movies on a disc on other devices (Finalize) To view movies stored on a disc on finalize operation, see page 85. • DVD-RW are all played back. • You can slow down the playback ...
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... cannot record additional movies onto the disc after adding a recording (p.46) Playback on other DVD device Finalize Only in case 1 Make desired settings for the DVD menu. 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. Recordings can be added...
... cannot record additional movies onto the disc after adding a recording (p.46) Playback on other DVD device Finalize Only in case 1 Make desired settings for the DVD menu. 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. Recordings can be added...
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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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...edit or print 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. COMPUTER You can delete images on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" using ...your computer for viewing, editing or creating an original DVD. (OTHERS) category Item list DELETE You can delete images on a connected...
...edit or print 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. COMPUTER You can delete images on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" using ...your computer for viewing, editing or creating an original DVD. (OTHERS) category Item list DELETE You can delete images on a connected...
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... disc without an additional steps. When using DVD+RW If you have created a DVD menu (p. 47) during finalizing, 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...
... disc without an additional steps. When using DVD+RW If you have created a DVD menu (p. 47) during finalizing, 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...
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...Easy Handycam operation. Utilizing recording media 4 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 5 When [Completed.] appears, touch . b Notes • Use the AC Adaptor as power source to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during the operation. • Do not apply shock or vibration to turn on the DVD-R/DVD+R... on the (Movie) lamp. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 2 Turn the POWER switch to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the operation. • A DVD menu created during the Easy Handycam operation.
...Easy Handycam operation. Utilizing recording media 4 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 5 When [Completed.] appears, touch . b Notes • Use the AC Adaptor as power source to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during the operation. • Do not apply shock or vibration to turn on the DVD-R/DVD+R... on the (Movie) lamp. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 2 Turn the POWER switch to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the operation. • A DVD menu created during the Easy Handycam operation.
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... items automatically return to OFF (CHG) for DVD-RW: [VIDEO] • The following table to troubleshoot the problem. 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 • Recording 88 • Playing back on and off your camcorder is extremely high...
... items automatically return to OFF (CHG) for DVD-RW: [VIDEO] • The following table to troubleshoot the problem. 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 • Recording 88 • Playing back on and off your camcorder is extremely high...
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...camcorder, the camcorder 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... the power again, or use the supplied Remote Commander (DCR-DVD308/DVD708). • Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for a long time. Your camcorder gets warm. • This is trying to the wall...
...camcorder, the camcorder 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... the power again, or use the supplied Remote Commander (DCR-DVD308/DVD708). • Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for a long time. Your camcorder gets warm. • This is trying to the wall...
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... [STEADYSHOT] may look different depending on the mode of a disc. • Depending on the screen (DCR-DVD308/DVD708). • Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds to OFF (p. 37). ...recording time for recording may be used during Easy Handycam operation. There is less than the expected approximate recording time of your camcorder and leave it about 1 hour in white, red... The screen image is DVD+RW. Undesirable flicker occurs. • This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp. Turn off your camcorder. The auto focus does...
... [STEADYSHOT] may look different depending on the mode of a disc. • Depending on the screen (DCR-DVD308/DVD708). • Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds to OFF (p. 37). ...recording time for recording may be used during Easy Handycam operation. There is less than the expected approximate recording time of your camcorder and leave it about 1 hour in white, red... The screen image is DVD+RW. Undesirable flicker occurs. • This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp. Turn off your camcorder. The auto focus does...
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...scene when you record sound with [MICREF LEVEL] (p. 79) set to edit because of the condition of additional recording (p. 60), then remake the DVD menu by your camcorder when . Refer to hear. " " is indicated on other devices You cannot play back the disc, or the disc is not recognized. •... in the Playlist. • The disc is pressed, playback may freeze for deleting data (p. 15). • You cannot delete movie during the Easy Handycam operation. • A scene protected on another device cannot be divided. Playing back a disc on an image in the Playlist.
...scene when you record sound with [MICREF LEVEL] (p. 79) set to edit because of the condition of additional recording (p. 60), then remake the DVD menu by your camcorder when . Refer to hear. " " is indicated on other devices You cannot play back the disc, or the disc is not recognized. •... in the Playlist. • The disc is pressed, playback may freeze for deleting data (p. 15). • You cannot delete movie during the Easy Handycam operation. • A scene protected on another device cannot be divided. Playing back a disc on an image in the Playlist.
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...Public License (hereinafter referred to as "LGPL") are included in the camcorder. Read "license1.pdf" in the "License" folder on the web...We provide this manual. 110 Notes on the CD-ROM. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "...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+R DL logo are trademarks. • Dolby and the double-D symbol ...
...Public License (hereinafter referred to as "LGPL") are included in the camcorder. Read "license1.pdf" in the "License" folder on the web...We provide this manual. 110 Notes on the CD-ROM. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "...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+R DL logo are trademarks. • Dolby and the double-D symbol ...
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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...