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Table of Contents Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you can do with your DVD Handycam 14 Choosing a disc 16 Using your camcorder 24 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder 25 Step 5: Using the touch panel 26 Step 6: Setting the date and time 27 Step 7:... your camcorder with automatic settings Using Easy Handycam operation 33 Recording with ease 34 Playing back with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) To use zoom To record sound with ease 36 Preparation for playing back on , and holding your DVD Handycam 18 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 20 Step 2:...
Table of Contents Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you can do with your DVD Handycam 14 Choosing a disc 16 Using your camcorder 24 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder 25 Step 5: Using the touch panel 26 Step 6: Setting the date and time 27 Step 7:... your camcorder with automatic settings Using Easy Handycam operation 33 Recording with ease 34 Playing back with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) To use zoom To record sound with ease 36 Preparation for playing back on , and holding your DVD Handycam 18 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 20 Step 2:...
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... if the disc becomes full by formatting*3 (62) - Editing recordings on your camcorder (87) - z - A finalized disc can choose the recording format from VIDEO mode or VR mode. Choosing a disc Your DVD Handycam is compatible with your DVD Handycam (p.28). *4 Do not use a DVD-RW, you can record them on the all types of discs. *3 Formatting deletes...
... if the disc becomes full by formatting*3 (62) - Editing recordings on your camcorder (87) - z - A finalized disc can choose the recording format from VIDEO mode or VR mode. Choosing a disc Your DVD Handycam is compatible with your DVD Handycam (p.28). *4 Do not use a DVD-RW, you can record them on the all types of discs. *3 Formatting deletes...
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...to view pictures on most of the recording picture ([16:9 WIDE] or [4:3]) for a DVD-RW, and touch , then proceed to steps after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from the LCD screen. Proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.33), [Format the disc? Proceed to step 5. Touch , then proceed to ..., etc. The [DISC ACCESS] screen appears. However, the disc can play back pictures on your camcorder while the ACCESS lamp lights up to 10 minutes to recognize the disc depending on various DVD devices. To remove the disc Perform step 1 and 2 to open the disc cover, then remove...
...to view pictures on most of the recording picture ([16:9 WIDE] or [4:3]) for a DVD-RW, and touch , then proceed to steps after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from the LCD screen. Proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.33), [Format the disc? Proceed to step 5. Touch , then proceed to ..., etc. The [DISC ACCESS] screen appears. However, the disc can play back pictures on your camcorder while the ACCESS lamp lights up to 10 minutes to recognize the disc depending on various DVD devices. To remove the disc Perform step 1 and 2 to open the disc cover, then remove...
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...camcorder turns on the power. BEEP • Nearly all settings automatic with automatic settings Easy Handycam - Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation You cannot use following buttons or functions since they are automatically fixed to 31) before operation. • When inserting a new DVD-RW, it is not displayed during Easy Handycam...VR mode, you do not intend to use the editing function on setup, See page 64. Easy Handycam - Your camcorder automatically carries out the various adjustments required for easy viewing, even first time users can enjoy easy operation. If...
...camcorder turns on the power. BEEP • Nearly all settings automatic with automatic settings Easy Handycam - Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation You cannot use following buttons or functions since they are automatically fixed to 31) before operation. • When inserting a new DVD-RW, it is not displayed during Easy Handycam...VR mode, you do not intend to use the editing function on setup, See page 64. Easy Handycam - Your camcorder automatically carries out the various adjustments required for easy viewing, even first time users can enjoy easy operation. If...
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... to adjust the focus A, then press it fully B. • The default setting is heard. using your camcorder and press EASY to set to Easy Handycam operation (p.33). [Easy Handycam operation ON.] appears, then appears on your camcorder with the selected recording media displayed at the top right. 1 2 The number of the arrow to light...
... to adjust the focus A, then press it fully B. • The default setting is heard. using your camcorder and press EASY to set to Easy Handycam operation (p.33). [Easy Handycam operation ON.] appears, then appears on your camcorder with the selected recording media displayed at the top right. 1 2 The number of the arrow to light...
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... Recording date/time Media type Go to the VISUAL INDEX screen Previous/Next • Touch to Easy Handycam operation (p.33). [Easy Handycam operation ON.] appears, then appears on your camcorder with / . Turning off the backlight of still images (p.46). Still Images Disc: Touch tab and ...back movie slowly. • When you touch a movie marked with i, you cannot use following functions: - Before Easy Handycam operation Turn on the LCD screen. using your camcorder and press EASY to set to play it back from the point you have stopped previously. • Touch [SETUP]...
... Recording date/time Media type Go to the VISUAL INDEX screen Previous/Next • Touch to Easy Handycam operation (p.33). [Easy Handycam operation ON.] appears, then appears on your camcorder with / . Turning off the backlight of still images (p.46). Still Images Disc: Touch tab and ...back movie slowly. • When you touch a movie marked with i, you cannot use following functions: - Before Easy Handycam operation Turn on the LCD screen. using your camcorder and press EASY to set to play it back from the point you have stopped previously. • Touch [SETUP]...
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... outlet • Be sure to use the AC adaptor to be finalized. 38 Cancel Easy Handycam operation, then follow the steps shown on a DVD player, etc. - With Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder in a stable position. Therefore, you cannot record additional material on your camcorder. Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your...
... outlet • Be sure to use the AC adaptor to be finalized. 38 Cancel Easy Handycam operation, then follow the steps shown on a DVD player, etc. - With Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder in a stable position. Therefore, you cannot record additional material on your camcorder. Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your...
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...AC adaptor during finalizing. • The shorter the amount of material recorded, the longer it . using your camcorder. Deleting all the scenes after canceling Easy Handycam operation (p.62). • Note that you cannot recover a scene once you format the disc, the disc ...2 3 Easy Handycam - Enjoy watching images on the DVD device or DVD drive, etc. If you want to reuse a DVD-RW to record in VR mode, format the disc after playback (Formatting) DVD +RW If you delete it takes for recording thereafter. Completed a disc Remove the disc from your camcorder with automatic settings...
...AC adaptor during finalizing. • The shorter the amount of material recorded, the longer it . using your camcorder. Deleting all the scenes after canceling Easy Handycam operation (p.62). • Note that you cannot recover a scene once you format the disc, the disc ...2 3 Easy Handycam - Enjoy watching images on the DVD device or DVD drive, etc. If you want to reuse a DVD-RW to record in VR mode, format the disc after playback (Formatting) DVD +RW If you delete it takes for recording thereafter. Completed a disc Remove the disc from your camcorder with automatic settings...
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Proceed to step 7. • You cannot format a disc that has been protected on other devices. Using the Recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW) • During the Easy Handycam operation (p.33), the screen in step 5 does not appear even if you insert a DVD-RW in your camcorder. Cancel the protection with the original devices, and then format it. 63
Proceed to step 7. • You cannot format a disc that has been protected on other devices. Using the Recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW) • During the Easy Handycam operation (p.33), the screen in step 5 does not appear even if you insert a DVD-RW in your camcorder. Cancel the protection with the original devices, and then format it. 63
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...TIME/LANGU. (p.81) CLOCK SET z z z z*1 AREA SET z z z -*1 DST SET/SUMMERTIME z z z -*1 LANGUAGE z z z -*1 *1 The setting values before Easy Handycam operation are maintained. *2 [USB SELECT] appears automatically when your camcorder is connected to a computer or other device with a USB cable. z AUTO - - z -*1 - - z z z -/NORMAL/-/ NORMAL/-*1 z z z -*1 - - z...SETUP ROTATE A.SHUT OFF SUB-T DATE CALIBRATION Movie Still PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam z - - ON z z z z*1 z z z LCD PANEL z z z -*1 z z z 5 min z - - -*1 - - z ...
...TIME/LANGU. (p.81) CLOCK SET z z z z*1 AREA SET z z z -*1 DST SET/SUMMERTIME z z z -*1 LANGUAGE z z z -*1 *1 The setting values before Easy Handycam operation are maintained. *2 [USB SELECT] appears automatically when your camcorder is connected to a computer or other device with a USB cable. z AUTO - - z -*1 - - z z z -/NORMAL/-/ NORMAL/-*1 z z z -*1 - - z...SETUP ROTATE A.SHUT OFF SUB-T DATE CALIBRATION Movie Still PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam z - - ON z z z z*1 z z z LCD PANEL z z z -*1 z z z 5 min z - - -*1 - - z ...
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Image copying starts. Images taken with . Editing on DVD Handycam Copying the still images You can select up to 100 images at once. 84 Images edited with the computer The selected scene is marked with another camcorder - Copying the still images from running out of still images may ... step 3. • The still images cannot be copied to the finalized DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW. • Copying a large number of power during operation during copying. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during copying. 5 Touch t ...
Image copying starts. Images taken with . Editing on DVD Handycam Copying the still images You can select up to 100 images at once. 84 Images edited with the computer The selected scene is marked with another camcorder - Copying the still images from running out of still images may ... step 3. • The still images cannot be copied to the finalized DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW. • Copying a large number of power during operation during copying. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during copying. 5 Touch t ...
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... all the still images on DVD Handycam The selected scene is marked with . Touch to return to the previous screen. • You can select up to 100 images at once. 5 Touch t [YES]. Images edited with another camcorder - Press and hold the image on your camcorder and press PLAY/EDIT. ... Stick Duo" before operating your camcorder again. • Some still images cannot be copied. 6 Touch when [Completed.] appears. Copying the still images on the DVD to "Memory Stick Duo" Make sure to insert the recorded DVD and "Memory Stick Duo" into your camcorder. 1 Slide the POWER switch ...
... all the still images on DVD Handycam The selected scene is marked with . Touch to return to the previous screen. • You can select up to 100 images at once. 5 Touch t [YES]. Images edited with another camcorder - Press and hold the image on your camcorder and press PLAY/EDIT. ... Stick Duo" before operating your camcorder again. • Some still images cannot be copied. 6 Touch when [Completed.] appears. Copying the still images on the DVD to "Memory Stick Duo" Make sure to insert the recorded DVD and "Memory Stick Duo" into your camcorder. 1 Slide the POWER switch ...
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...of the selected movie starts. 5 Touch at the same time Touch [DELETE ALL] in a Playlist (p.88), it . Make sure to turn on DVD Handycam 87 The selected scene is also deleted from the Playlist. • Deleting scenes may not provide enough space to turn on the disc with . Dividing... still images additionally. • To delete all movies or still images on the disc at the point where you delete it is marked with your camcorder. Touch to return to the previous screen. 5 Touch t [YES]. • You cannot recover an image once you want to delete, then touch [...
...of the selected movie starts. 5 Touch at the same time Touch [DELETE ALL] in a Playlist (p.88), it . Make sure to turn on DVD Handycam 87 The selected scene is also deleted from the Playlist. • Deleting scenes may not provide enough space to turn on the disc with . Dividing... still images additionally. • To delete all movies or still images on the disc at the point where you delete it is marked with your camcorder. Touch to return to the previous screen. 5 Touch t [YES]. • You cannot recover an image once you want to delete, then touch [...
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... original scenes are converted automatically to a movie and added to or tab. Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to turn on DVD Handycam 89 Erasing unnecessary scenes from the Playlist 1 Slide the POWER switch to confirm the image. To add all the scenes at the same time ...A movie converted from the Playlist. Changing the order within the Playlist 1 Slide the POWER switch to the previous screen. 5 Touch t [YES]. Editing on your camcorder and press PLAY/EDIT. 2 Touch t [EDIT]. Touch to return to turn on the disc in step 3. The selected scene is shown with .
... original scenes are converted automatically to a movie and added to or tab. Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to turn on DVD Handycam 89 Erasing unnecessary scenes from the Playlist 1 Slide the POWER switch to confirm the image. To add all the scenes at the same time ...A movie converted from the Playlist. Changing the order within the Playlist 1 Slide the POWER switch to the previous screen. 5 Touch t [YES]. Editing on your camcorder and press PLAY/EDIT. 2 Touch t [EDIT]. Touch to return to turn on the disc in step 3. The selected scene is shown with .
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...scenes added in the Playlist appears. 3 Touch the image from which the Playlist is added into your camcorder. 1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder, such as ones shot with on the upper right. • It may take more time to... the end. Make sure to insert the disc on the disc. • Still images which are not compatible with your camcorder and press PLAY/EDIT. 2 Touch . The screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen when the Playlist is shown with a...from still images is played back from still images to playback. A list of the still images on DVD Handycam 91
...scenes added in the Playlist appears. 3 Touch the image from which the Playlist is added into your camcorder. 1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder, such as ones shot with on the upper right. • It may take more time to... the end. Make sure to insert the disc on the disc. • Still images which are not compatible with your camcorder and press PLAY/EDIT. 2 Touch . The screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen when the Playlist is shown with a...from still images is played back from still images to playback. A list of the still images on DVD Handycam 91
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...your camcorder (p.29, 30). • Set the POWER switch to troubleshoot the problem. A vibration is felt in the camcorder ...RESET button (p.47) using your camcorder, use the following table to (Movie). This is set Easy Handycam operation (p.33). [DEMO MODE...Handycam operation (p.33). A motor sound is heard in your hand or a faint sound is heard during Easy Handycam operation. • Some of the settings of your camcorder is closed without a disc. • Your camcorder... camcorder are limited. Overall operations/Easy Handycam The camcorder does not operate even when the ...
...your camcorder (p.29, 30). • Set the POWER switch to troubleshoot the problem. A vibration is felt in the camcorder ...RESET button (p.47) using your camcorder, use the following table to (Movie). This is set Easy Handycam operation (p.33). [DEMO MODE...Handycam operation (p.33). A motor sound is heard in your hand or a faint sound is heard during Easy Handycam operation. • Some of the settings of your camcorder is closed without a disc. • Your camcorder... camcorder are limited. Overall operations/Easy Handycam The camcorder does not operate even when the ...
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... [DEMO MODE]. Touch the LCD screen or insert a disc or "Memory Stick Duo" to adjust the lens (p.25). A problem occurs when the camcorder is not a malfunction. Close the LCD screen (p.25). 107 Troubleshooting The picture remains on the LCD screen. • This occurs if you cannot ... backlight on the screen. • They may be warning indicators or messages (p.123). An unknown indicator appears on /off . • During Easy Handycam operation (p.33), you disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet. Then, connect it again. The picture in the viewfinder has disappeared. •...
... [DEMO MODE]. Touch the LCD screen or insert a disc or "Memory Stick Duo" to adjust the lens (p.25). A problem occurs when the camcorder is not a malfunction. Close the LCD screen (p.25). 107 Troubleshooting The picture remains on the LCD screen. • This occurs if you cannot ... backlight on the screen. • They may be warning indicators or messages (p.123). An unknown indicator appears on /off . • During Easy Handycam operation (p.33), you disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet. Then, connect it again. The picture in the viewfinder has disappeared. •...
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... may freeze for an instant between the scenes. • The image may have failed when the disc was finalized. is not a malfunction. Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p.33). 113 Troubleshooting " " is distorted. • Clean the disc using the cleaning cloth (supplied, p.130). • Finalize the disc ... items in the instruction manual of additional recording (p.61), then remake the DVD menu by your camcorder when . Playing back a disc on a device that does not support VR mode. For DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/ DVD+RW, make the disc capable of the playback device. Playback freezes for...
... may freeze for an instant between the scenes. • The image may have failed when the disc was finalized. is not a malfunction. Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p.33). 113 Troubleshooting " " is distorted. • Clean the disc using the cleaning cloth (supplied, p.130). • Finalize the disc ... items in the instruction manual of additional recording (p.61), then remake the DVD menu by your camcorder when . Playing back a disc on a device that does not support VR mode. For DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/ DVD+RW, make the disc capable of the playback device. Playback freezes for...
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...again correctly. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. • Moisture condensation has occurred with the following procedures. The [Device Manager] window appears. 5 Make sure that [SONY DDX-C1002 USB Device] appears in [DVD/CD-ROM drives], [Generic ... disc (p.61). Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p.33) to unfinalize. • You cannot unfinalize a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD+RW (p.61). • Your camcorder is in Easy Handycam operation. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour, then turn on your camcorder again (p.135). • Some...
...again correctly. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. • Moisture condensation has occurred with the following procedures. The [Device Manager] window appears. 5 Make sure that [SONY DDX-C1002 USB Device] appears in [DVD/CD-ROM drives], [Generic ... disc (p.61). Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p.33) to unfinalize. • You cannot unfinalize a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD+RW (p.61). • Your camcorder is in Easy Handycam operation. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour, then turn on your camcorder again (p.135). • Some...
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...a disc in setup item (p.78). However, it does not effect to the images or sounds transferred to your camcorder. • You cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected] or [Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), it may stop temporarily, but this does not effect the images or sound ...correctly. You cannot transfer image data from your computer on the screen of your camcorder cannot be played back correctly. • When you use, the played back image or sound may not be able to the 12cm DVD using the USB cable. • The disc is not compatible with Nero Express...
...a disc in setup item (p.78). However, it does not effect to the images or sounds transferred to your camcorder. • You cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected] or [Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), it may stop temporarily, but this does not effect the images or sound ...correctly. You cannot transfer image data from your computer on the screen of your camcorder cannot be played back correctly. • When you use, the played back image or sound may not be able to the 12cm DVD using the USB cable. • The disc is not compatible with Nero Express...