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...lightly. Do not dry the surface by its case. • When you want to remove the disc from your DVD Handycam. * Depending on the place you use Sony discs or discs with your camcorder, press firmly until it dries. Notes on the printed side using that you bought, the disc has a mark...for vinyl LPs or antistatic splay, as they may cause a malfunction of the disc or your DVD Handycam. Do not heat the disc or use solvents such as benzine, cleaners intended for your camcorder. Do not touch the recording side (the opposite of the audio and video output may not be ...
...lightly. Do not dry the surface by its case. • When you want to remove the disc from your DVD Handycam. * Depending on the place you use Sony discs or discs with your camcorder, press firmly until it dries. Notes on the printed side using that you bought, the disc has a mark...for vinyl LPs or antistatic splay, as they may cause a malfunction of the disc or your DVD Handycam. Do not heat the disc or use solvents such as benzine, cleaners intended for your camcorder. Do not touch the recording side (the opposite of the audio and video output may not be ...
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using your camcorder with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) To use the flash To record in dark places (NightShot (DCR-DVD403/DVD803)/ NightShot plus (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803)) 6 Table of Contents Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you can do with your DVD Handycam 10 Choosing a disc 13 Getting Started Step 1: Checking...
using your camcorder with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) To use the flash To record in dark places (NightShot (DCR-DVD403/DVD803)/ NightShot plus (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803)) 6 Table of Contents Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you can do with your DVD Handycam 10 Choosing a disc 13 Getting Started Step 1: Checking...
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...disc which enables you to find the desired image quickly, from a list of a computer if you finalize** it again on your camcorder (p.82). • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do not support a computer connection. * DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is described as a "disc." ** Finalizing means converting a recorded... disc type and the recording format (p.13). 11 After finalizing a disc, you to record images. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam Playing back the recorded disc on other DVD devices You can create your own DVD discs adding special effects or music to images using...
...disc which enables you to find the desired image quickly, from a list of a computer if you finalize** it again on your camcorder (p.82). • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do not support a computer connection. * DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is described as a "disc." ** Finalizing means converting a recorded... disc type and the recording format (p.13). 11 After finalizing a disc, you to record images. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam Playing back the recorded disc on other DVD devices You can create your own DVD discs adding special effects or music to images using...
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If not, remove the disc.] appears. Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. You do not need to proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? Proceed to steps after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use it again ...Getting Started 4 Close the disc cover. It may take some time to step 7. 5 Select the recording format for about 8 seconds. Cannot edit in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK VIDEO mode You can edit, delete pictures, or divide movies on the disc condition or recorded materials. It may take up...
If not, remove the disc.] appears. Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. You do not need to proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? Proceed to steps after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use it again ...Getting Started 4 Close the disc cover. It may take some time to step 7. 5 Select the recording format for about 8 seconds. Cannot edit in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK VIDEO mode You can edit, delete pictures, or divide movies on the disc condition or recorded materials. It may take up...
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... button To cancel Easy Handycam Press EASY again. using your camcorder with VIDEO mode. • When using your camcorder with automatic settings Operate your camcorder turns on the power. Now try recording During Easy Handycam operation • You cannot use some buttons or switches (p.28, 29), and ... 2 Press EASY. The EASY lamp turns off. • If you turn off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder with ease With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the arrow while pressing the green button in VR mode, you set an invalid operation, [...
... button To cancel Easy Handycam Press EASY again. using your camcorder with VIDEO mode. • When using your camcorder with automatic settings Operate your camcorder turns on the power. Now try recording During Easy Handycam operation • You cannot use some buttons or switches (p.28, 29), and ... 2 Press EASY. The EASY lamp turns off. • If you turn off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder with ease With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the arrow while pressing the green button in VR mode, you set an invalid operation, [...
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... the disc (p.30) and there is heard. Turning off the power, then turn it again. • When you record in blue. using your camcorder, then 28 insert it on the disc when: - REC 60min REC 0:00:00 START/ STOP 16:9 SETUP [STBY] [REC] To...58235; SETUP Flashing Lights up A shutter sound is still space to light up in Easy Handycam operation, you remove a disc from your camcorder with automatic settings (continued) Recording with ease During the Easy Handycam operation, Movies [REC MODE], Still images [QUALITY] and [IMAGE SIZE] are recorded with the default...
... the disc (p.30) and there is heard. Turning off the power, then turn it again. • When you record in blue. using your camcorder, then 28 insert it on the disc when: - REC 60min REC 0:00:00 START/ STOP 16:9 SETUP [STBY] [REC] To...58235; SETUP Flashing Lights up A shutter sound is still space to light up in Easy Handycam operation, you remove a disc from your camcorder with automatic settings (continued) Recording with ease During the Easy Handycam operation, Movies [REC MODE], Still images [QUALITY] and [IMAGE SIZE] are recorded with the default...
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using your camcorder with automatic settings Playing back with , you record another new image, appears ...21) 29 PB ZOOM (p.36) - Make sure the EASY lamp lights up the (Play/Edit) lamp. during Easy Handycam operation, you have stopped previously. To playback Still image tab Appears with the image. • When you playback during pause to...VISUAL INDEX screen • Touch / movie slowly. Previous/Next Go to be played back. Easy Handycam- The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the tab that was played back last. 2 Start playing back.
using your camcorder with automatic settings Playing back with , you record another new image, appears ...21) 29 PB ZOOM (p.36) - Make sure the EASY lamp lights up the (Play/Edit) lamp. during Easy Handycam operation, you have stopped previously. To playback Still image tab Appears with the image. • When you playback during pause to...VISUAL INDEX screen • Touch / movie slowly. Previous/Next Go to be played back. Easy Handycam- The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the tab that was played back last. 2 Start playing back.
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..., you cannot record additional material on a DVD player (Finalizing) With Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder with automatic settings (continued) Preparation for details. 30 If you want to prevent your camcorder and make sure the EASY lamp lights up the following options automatically. EASY ... on page 50. 1 Place your camcorder. See "Step7: Inserting a disc" on your camcorder from running out of power during finalizing. 2 Turn on page 24 for playing back on the disc during Easy Handycam operation. Cancel Easy Handycam operation, then follow the steps shown on...
..., you cannot record additional material on a DVD player (Finalizing) With Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder with automatic settings (continued) Preparation for details. 30 If you want to prevent your camcorder and make sure the EASY lamp lights up the following options automatically. EASY ... on page 50. 1 Place your camcorder. See "Step7: Inserting a disc" on your camcorder from running out of power during finalizing. 2 Turn on page 24 for playing back on the disc during Easy Handycam operation. Cancel Easy Handycam operation, then follow the steps shown on...
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... following steps. Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Easy Handycam- 4 Touch the LCD screen in the following steps. [SETUP] [FORMAT] [YES] [YES] 31 using your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC adaptor during finalizing. • The shorter the amount...
... following steps. Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Easy Handycam- 4 Touch the LCD screen in the following steps. [SETUP] [FORMAT] [YES] [YES] 31 using your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC adaptor during finalizing. • The shorter the amount...
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... power cord to the wall outlet. 6 Touch [YES] [YES], then touch when [Completed.] appears. • During the Easy Handycam operation (p.27), the screen in your camcorder. Use a new disc. 4 Touch [FORMAT]. Cancel the protection with the original equipment, and then format it . DVD... Recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW) 51 The recording capacity of power during formatting. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC adaptor during formatting. • When you use a double-sided disc, formatting is required on each side....
... power cord to the wall outlet. 6 Touch [YES] [YES], then touch when [Completed.] appears. • During the Easy Handycam operation (p.27), the screen in your camcorder. Use a new disc. 4 Touch [FORMAT]. Cancel the protection with the original equipment, and then format it . DVD... Recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW) 51 The recording capacity of power during formatting. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC adaptor during formatting. • When you use a double-sided disc, formatting is required on each side....
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... as you press . • A slight difference may occur from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode) When you want to be divided. Adjust the volume Adjusts the dividing point with more precision after the...
... as you press . • A slight difference may occur from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode) When you want to be divided. Adjust the volume Adjusts the dividing point with more precision after the...
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... (VR mode). 1 Slide the POWER switch down repeatedly to a Photomovie. Editing on which the Playlist is played back from which are not compatible with your camcorder. 3 Select the (Playlist) tab. The screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen when the Playlist is added into your... camcorders, such as ones shot using a digital still camera and then copied to a computer can not be converted from still images to light up (Play/ Edit) lamp. 2 Insert the disc on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode) 77 A list of the scenes...
... (VR mode). 1 Slide the POWER switch down repeatedly to a Photomovie. Editing on which the Playlist is played back from which are not compatible with your camcorder. 3 Select the (Playlist) tab. The screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen when the Playlist is added into your... camcorders, such as ones shot using a digital still camera and then copied to a computer can not be converted from still images to light up (Play/ Edit) lamp. 2 Insert the disc on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode) 77 A list of the scenes...
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... press the RESET button, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset, except the Personal Menu items.) • The temperature of your Sony dealer. Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p.27). Turn off your camcorder and leave it after about 1 minute. If the functions still do not work , press the RESET button (p.37) using your...
... press the RESET button, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset, except the Personal Menu items.) • The temperature of your Sony dealer. Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p.27). Turn off your camcorder and leave it after about 1 minute. If the functions still do not work , press the RESET button (p.37) using your...
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..., the aspect ratio of the buttons of the touch panel and indicators will switch to the selected one (p.26, 60). A problem occurs when the camcorder is connected to the AC Adaptor. • Turn off the power, and disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet or remove the battery pack... adjust the lens (p.21). Then, connect it again. The picture remains on /off using the DISP/BATT INFO. Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p.27). The buttons on the Remote Commander: Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) (p.22, 41). The buttons do not appear on the touch panel. • Touch the LCD screen lightly. ...
..., the aspect ratio of the buttons of the touch panel and indicators will switch to the selected one (p.26, 60). A problem occurs when the camcorder is connected to the AC Adaptor. • Turn off the power, and disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet or remove the battery pack... adjust the lens (p.21). Then, connect it again. The picture remains on /off using the DISP/BATT INFO. Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p.27). The buttons on the Remote Commander: Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) (p.22, 41). The buttons do not appear on the touch panel. • Touch the LCD screen lightly. ...
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...back light function does not work during recording Refer also to ON. Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p.27). There is cancelled when you set to "Setup items" (p.94). Adjusting the image during Easy Handycam operation. Turn off your camcorder and leave it about 1 hour (P.109). The back light function does not ...8226; When you press the REC START/STOP button and the actual point that the recorded movie starts/stops. • On your camcorder is not a malfunction. This is not attached correctly. The external flash (optional) does not work. • The power of your...
...back light function does not work during recording Refer also to ON. Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p.27). There is cancelled when you set to "Setup items" (p.94). Adjusting the image during Easy Handycam operation. Turn off your camcorder and leave it about 1 hour (P.109). The back light function does not ...8226; When you press the REC START/STOP button and the actual point that the recorded movie starts/stops. • On your camcorder is not a malfunction. This is not attached correctly. The external flash (optional) does not work. • The power of your...
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...Picture Package. • Close Picture Package first, then slide the POWER switch on your camcorder to be played back correctly. Troubleshooting (continued) [Cannot start or cancel the Easy Handycam operation while the USB cable is not compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), it may not...played back correctly. The images or sound of your camcorder to a computer. • Set [USB SPEED] to the PDF file of your camcorder. • You cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected] or [Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with your camcorder (p.13). • You cannot write data from ...
...Picture Package. • Close Picture Package first, then slide the POWER switch on your camcorder to be played back correctly. Troubleshooting (continued) [Cannot start or cancel the Easy Handycam operation while the USB cable is not compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), it may not...played back correctly. The images or sound of your camcorder to a computer. • Set [USB SPEED] to the PDF file of your camcorder. • You cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected] or [Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with your camcorder (p.13). • You cannot write data from ...
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Use the AC Adaptor as the power source to prevent the battery from wearing out in Easy Handycam operation (p.27) • The DVD+RW has been finalized. Copy inhibit • You cannot copy scenes with the battery capacity... Handycam Cannot start Easy Handycam (p.27) Cannot cancel Easy Handycam (p.27) Cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected (p.27) Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with USB connected (p.27) Invalid during Easy Handycam operation (p.27) No recording in the middle of remaining capacity on power again Recovering data vibration Avoid any • Your camcorder tries...
Use the AC Adaptor as the power source to prevent the battery from wearing out in Easy Handycam operation (p.27) • The DVD+RW has been finalized. Copy inhibit • You cannot copy scenes with the battery capacity... Handycam Cannot start Easy Handycam (p.27) Cannot cancel Easy Handycam (p.27) Cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected (p.27) Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with USB connected (p.27) Invalid during Easy Handycam operation (p.27) No recording in the middle of remaining capacity on power again Recovering data vibration Avoid any • Your camcorder tries...