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...guides. - You can use in your camcorder You can use "Memory Stick Duo" marked with your camcorder.) • You cannot use it in order to Subpart B of Part 15 of "Memory Stick." "Memory Stick Duo" (This size can use 8cm DVD-Rs, 8cm DVD-RWs and 8cm DVD+RWs only. Notes on the supplied ...CD-ROM) On the discs you can use in your camcorder There are two sizes of FCC Rules. "Operating Guide" (This manual) - Read this first...
...guides. - You can use in your camcorder You can use "Memory Stick Duo" marked with your camcorder.) • You cannot use it in order to Subpart B of Part 15 of "Memory Stick." "Memory Stick Duo" (This size can use 8cm DVD-Rs, 8cm DVD-RWs and 8cm DVD+RWs only. Notes on the supplied ...CD-ROM) On the discs you can use in your camcorder There are two sizes of FCC Rules. "Operating Guide" (This manual) - Read this first...
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... see. • Design and specifications of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used for your camcorder if necessary (p.81). DVD +RW • The on a DVD-R. Also, the lens for the different DVD formats. It adopts the MTF* measurement system for illustrating the operating procedures. You cannot dub... disc used for video cameras and offers a quality typical of light from what you record them on -screen displays in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Change the screen language before using a digital still camera, and thus may be copyrighted. The number...
... see. • Design and specifications of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used for your camcorder if necessary (p.81). DVD +RW • The on a DVD-R. Also, the lens for the different DVD formats. It adopts the MTF* measurement system for illustrating the operating procedures. You cannot dub... disc used for video cameras and offers a quality typical of light from what you record them on -screen displays in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Change the screen language before using a digital still camera, and thus may be copyrighted. The number...
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...of Contents Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you can do with your DVD Handycam 14 Choosing a disc 16 Using your DVD Handycam 18 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 20 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 21 Step 3: Turning the power on a DVD player (Finalizing 38 Recording/Playback... Recording 40 Playback 42 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 44 Recording To use zoom To record sound with ease 36 Preparation for playing back on , and holding your camcorder with automatic settings Using Easy Handycam operation 33...
...of Contents Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you can do with your DVD Handycam 14 Choosing a disc 16 Using your DVD Handycam 18 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 20 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 21 Step 3: Turning the power on a DVD player (Finalizing 38 Recording/Playback... Recording 40 Playback 42 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 44 Recording To use zoom To record sound with ease 36 Preparation for playing back on , and holding your camcorder with automatic settings Using Easy Handycam operation 33...
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...on a TV 52 Playback on DVD devices Making the disc compatible with playback on DVD devices or DVD drives (Finalizing 54 Playing back a disc on DVD devices, etc 58 Playing back a disc on a computer with a DVD drive installed 59 Using the Recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW) Recording additional scenes after finalizing... 61 Deleting all of the scenes on the disc (Formatting 62 Using the Setup items Using the Setup items 64 Setup items 66 CAMERA SET 68 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions ...
...on a TV 52 Playback on DVD devices Making the disc compatible with playback on DVD devices or DVD drives (Finalizing 54 Playing back a disc on DVD devices, etc 58 Playing back a disc on a computer with a DVD drive installed 59 Using the Recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW) Recording additional scenes after finalizing... 61 Deleting all of the scenes on the disc (Formatting 62 Using the Setup items Using the Setup items 64 Setup items 66 CAMERA SET 68 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions ...
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...especially after finalizing. A finalized disc can be erased. Disc and recording formats Glossary (p.142, 143) Disc format features Figures in DVD devices that enables editing with your camcorder (87) - Editing recordings on the all types of images). Using a disc repeatedly even if the disc becomes full by ...empty state. (p.62) Even when using a new disc, format it supports the VR mode of DVD-RW. *2 For still images, you can record them on your DVD Handycam (deleting and rearranging the order of discs. *3 Formatting deletes all recordings and returns the recording ...
...especially after finalizing. A finalized disc can be erased. Disc and recording formats Glossary (p.142, 143) Disc format features Figures in DVD devices that enables editing with your camcorder (87) - Editing recordings on the all types of images). Using a disc repeatedly even if the disc becomes full by ...empty state. (p.62) Even when using a new disc, format it supports the VR mode of DVD-RW. *2 For still images, you can record them on your DVD Handycam (deleting and rearranging the order of discs. *3 Formatting deletes all recordings and returns the recording ...
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... (OPEN B). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on . • You can remove the disc when a power source is connected to your camcorder even when your camcorder is turned off. Then the opening or closing the disc cover, it further. • Be careful not to obstruct the operation with ...your camcorder to malfunction. 3 Set the disc with the recording side or pickup lens (p.138). Step 7: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" Inserting a disc A new 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW is required for recording (p.16). • Remove dust or...
... (OPEN B). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on . • You can remove the disc when a power source is connected to your camcorder even when your camcorder is turned off. Then the opening or closing the disc cover, it further. • Be careful not to obstruct the operation with ...your camcorder to malfunction. 3 Set the disc with the recording side or pickup lens (p.138). Step 7: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" Inserting a disc A new 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW is required for recording (p.16). • Remove dust or...
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...if you finalize it. 6 Select the aspect ratio of movie to be damaged. 29 Getting Started Cannot edit in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK xVIDEO mode You can play back pictures on various DVD devices. To remove the disc Perform step 1 and 2 to open the disc cover, then remove the disc. ...remove the disc depending on the disc condition or recorded materials. • It may take some time to step 7. Proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.33), [Format the disc? If you can start recording on a wide TV, selecting [16:9 WIDE] is dirty with fingerprints, etc. The [DISC...
...if you finalize it. 6 Select the aspect ratio of movie to be damaged. 29 Getting Started Cannot edit in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK xVIDEO mode You can play back pictures on various DVD devices. To remove the disc Perform step 1 and 2 to open the disc cover, then remove the disc. ...remove the disc depending on the disc condition or recorded materials. • It may take some time to step 7. Proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.33), [Format the disc? If you can start recording on a wide TV, selecting [16:9 WIDE] is dirty with fingerprints, etc. The [DISC...
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...the "Memory Stick Duo" after following step 1 and 2. • When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off when inserting and removing it from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with or (p.132). • The number of recordable ... , eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. Step 7: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" (continued) • After your camcorder recognizes the disc, disc information such as the date you force the "Memory Stick Duo" into the Memory Stick Duo slot in the wrong direction...
...the "Memory Stick Duo" after following step 1 and 2. • When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off when inserting and removing it from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with or (p.132). • The number of recordable ... , eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. Step 7: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" (continued) • After your camcorder recognizes the disc, disc information such as the date you force the "Memory Stick Duo" into the Memory Stick Duo slot in the wrong direction...
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...the arrow to light up the (Movie) lamp. when you change the aspect ratio in the following cases: - To play back pictures after connecting your camcorder to a TV Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to [OLD MOVIE] (p.75) • Available recording time may be different in ... TV (16:9/4:3) (p.52). • When viewing 16:9 (wide) pictures with [TV TYPE] set to the instruction manuals supplied with a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/ DVD+RW inserted while 4:3 is set . Movies WIDE SELECT 1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the recording picture By recording in the...
...the arrow to light up the (Movie) lamp. when you change the aspect ratio in the following cases: - To play back pictures after connecting your camcorder to a TV Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to [OLD MOVIE] (p.75) • Available recording time may be different in ... TV (16:9/4:3) (p.52). • When viewing 16:9 (wide) pictures with [TV TYPE] set to the instruction manuals supplied with a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/ DVD+RW inserted while 4:3 is set . Movies WIDE SELECT 1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the recording picture By recording in the...
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... and adding special effects, cancel Easy Handycam operation. disappears on the screen. • If you cannot use the editing function on setup, See page 64. using your camcorder with VIDEO mode. • When using your camcorder (p.87). using a DVD-RW disc formatted in VR mode,...to the setting of your camcorder turns on the power. CLOCK SET BEEP • Nearly all setup items are automatically fixed to 31) before operation. • When inserting a new DVD-RW, it is formatted with automatic settings Easy Handycam - To cancel Easy Handycam Press EASY again. EASY ...
... and adding special effects, cancel Easy Handycam operation. disappears on the screen. • If you cannot use the editing function on setup, See page 64. using your camcorder with VIDEO mode. • When using your camcorder (p.87). using a DVD-RW disc formatted in VR mode,...to the setting of your camcorder turns on the power. CLOCK SET BEEP • Nearly all setup items are automatically fixed to 31) before operation. • When inserting a new DVD-RW, it is formatted with automatic settings Easy Handycam - To cancel Easy Handycam Press EASY again. EASY ...
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... (Finalizing) Finalizing makes the recorded DVD compatible for finalizing a disc 1 Place your camcorder. creating a DVD menu to play back still images on a DVD player, etc. creating a Photomovie to display images as thumbnails on your camcorder in a stable position. Preparation for playback with DVD devices and DVD drives of power during Easy Handycam operation. DVD menu, Photomovie Glossary (p.142, 143...
... (Finalizing) Finalizing makes the recorded DVD compatible for finalizing a disc 1 Place your camcorder. creating a DVD menu to play back still images on a DVD player, etc. creating a Photomovie to display images as thumbnails on your camcorder in a stable position. Preparation for playback with DVD devices and DVD drives of power during Easy Handycam operation. DVD menu, Photomovie Glossary (p.142, 143...
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..., etc. Touch the LCD screen in the following steps. 1 [SETUP] 2 [ FORMAT] 3 (When only using your camcorder with the DVD device, etc. 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 recovers recording used capacity and is reusable for...
..., etc. Touch the LCD screen in the following steps. 1 [SETUP] 2 [ FORMAT] 3 (When only using your camcorder with the DVD device, etc. 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 recovers recording used capacity and is reusable for...
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... 1 23 1 tab: Displays the movies. 2 tab: Displays the still images on the disc. 3 tab: Displays the still images on your camcorder. 2 Press PLAY/EDIT A (or B). Previous 6 pictures Next 6 pictures Disc type DVD-RW recording format Appears with PLAY/EDIT. Playback Lens cover Closes in accordance with the image on each movie clip...
... 1 23 1 tab: Displays the movies. 2 tab: Displays the still images on the disc. 3 tab: Displays the still images on your camcorder. 2 Press PLAY/EDIT A (or B). Previous 6 pictures Next 6 pictures Disc type DVD-RW recording format Appears with PLAY/EDIT. Playback Lens cover Closes in accordance with the image on each movie clip...
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... setting to enable a creation of your camcorder again. Remove the disc from your camcorder. • When you need to disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that the power of a DVD menu on DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, then finalize the disc, the DVD menu appears for a few hours for ... of material recorded on the disc, the longer it takes for finalizing. To change Photomovie setting (p.57) - DVD menu: Style 1 - Finalizing starts. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder. 2 Turn on the power by sliding the POWER switch. 3 Insert the disc to be finalized. 4 Touch...
... setting to enable a creation of your camcorder again. Remove the disc from your camcorder. • When you need to disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that the power of a DVD menu on DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, then finalize the disc, the DVD menu appears for a few hours for ... of material recorded on the disc, the longer it takes for finalizing. To change Photomovie setting (p.57) - DVD menu: Style 1 - Finalizing starts. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder. 2 Turn on the power by sliding the POWER switch. 3 Insert the disc to be finalized. 4 Touch...
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... in the menu. Also refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD device or consult your camcorder can select the desired scene in the position where a disc can be played back on the DVD device. A finalized disc recorded with any DVD device is not guaranteed. Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with your dealer. If...
... in the menu. Also refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD device or consult your camcorder can select the desired scene in the position where a disc can be played back on the DVD device. A finalized disc recorded with any DVD device is not guaranteed. Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with your dealer. If...
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.... 4 Touch [YES] t [YES]. [Completed.] appears, then the screen returns to turn on your camcorder. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder. When using a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) disc (Unfinalizing) 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 2 Slide the POWER switch...
.... 4 Touch [YES] t [YES]. [Completed.] appears, then the screen returns to turn on your camcorder. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder. When using a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) disc (Unfinalizing) 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 2 Slide the POWER switch...
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...new disc. FORMAT : VIDEO Can playback on a finalized disc. Replace it . • A DVD-R cannot be finalized (p.54). • Use the AC Adaptor as power source to prevent your camcorder from running out of the disc is required on each side. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the...; You cannot change the aspect ratio. 62 Formatting deletes all images on various DVD devices. Proceed to step 6. 5 Select the recording format for DVD+RW, then touch . • For details on your camcorder. 3 Insert the disc to your camcorder. 4 Touch t [ FORMAT]. Proceed to step 7. Format the disc again...
...new disc. FORMAT : VIDEO Can playback on a finalized disc. Replace it . • A DVD-R cannot be finalized (p.54). • Use the AC Adaptor as power source to prevent your camcorder from running out of the disc is required on each side. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the...; You cannot change the aspect ratio. 62 Formatting deletes all images on various DVD devices. Proceed to step 6. 5 Select the recording format for DVD+RW, then touch . • For details on your camcorder. 3 Insert the disc to your camcorder. 4 Touch t [ FORMAT]. Proceed to step 7. Format the disc again...
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Using the Recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW) • During 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 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.
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... object that moves fast, the time available for recording may shorten. Remove the "Memory Stick Duo" STANDARD SET Settings while recording on DVD devices or DVD drives (Finalizing)" (p.57). When recording on selecting setup items. REC MODE (Recording mode) You can make a title on a single...quality of scenes may be deleted. 1 Format the "Memory Stick Duo" by following operations when [Executing...] is applied for both sides. • Your camcorder has a VBR encoding system (p.17) so when you play back the disc. B SP ( SP ) Records in high quality mode (approx. FORMAT...
... object that moves fast, the time available for recording may shorten. Remove the "Memory Stick Duo" STANDARD SET Settings while recording on DVD devices or DVD drives (Finalizing)" (p.57). When recording on selecting setup items. REC MODE (Recording mode) You can make a title on a single...quality of scenes may be deleted. 1 Format the "Memory Stick Duo" by following operations when [Executing...] is applied for both sides. • Your camcorder has a VBR encoding system (p.17) so when you play back the disc. B SP ( SP ) Records in high quality mode (approx. FORMAT...
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...move the time forward one hour. TIME/LANGU. (CLOCK SET/AREA SET/LANGUAGE, etc.) See page 64 for when you cannot find your camcorder overseas. Set to [ON] to display the recording date and time when you play back a disc on selecting setup items. CLOCK SET...turned off. • When you connect your camcorder to a wall outlet, [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically turned off ) B 5min The camcorder is automatically set to be used on the LCD screen. • Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]] (simplified English) for details on a DVD device with a subtitle display function. DST/...
...move the time forward one hour. TIME/LANGU. (CLOCK SET/AREA SET/LANGUAGE, etc.) See page 64 for when you cannot find your camcorder overseas. Set to [ON] to display the recording date and time when you play back a disc on selecting setup items. CLOCK SET...turned off. • When you connect your camcorder to a wall outlet, [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically turned off ) B 5min The camcorder is automatically set to be used on the LCD screen. • Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]] (simplified English) for details on a DVD device with a subtitle display function. DST/...