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Question posted by riverparc on January 11th, 2012

Movie Recording Disabled

My Sony DVD108 camcorder is reading "Movie recording disabled".  How can I fix this?

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Handycam® Handbook - Page 4

...understandability.  In this manual, the internal hard disk (DCRSR68/SR88), the internal memory (DCR-SX44/ SX63) of your camcorder and memory card are called "recording media."  Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are as follows. On the drop sensor (DCR-SR68/SR88)  To protect the internal hard disk from images and screen indicators that actually...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 17

... be used differs depending on the screen of recordable photos. Getting started Selecting the recording media for the number of your camcorder. DCR-SX43: DCR-SX44/SX63: DCR-SR68/SR88: Memory card * Internal memory * Internal hard disk Memory card Memory card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on your camcorder. The recording medium is changed.
Handycam® Handbook - Page 23

... degrees to the camcorder (), and then...recorded on the recording media. DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk  Tips  See page 17 on a TV which is optimized automatically ([FACE DETECTION], p. 62).  You can capture photos from recorded movies (p. 40).  See page 80 on the recordable time of movies...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 27

... display the VISUAL INDEX screen also by recording date. DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk  Tips  See page 17 on the following recording media are played. Movies are displayed and sorted by touching screen. (VIEW IMAGES) on your camcorder. Recording/Playback  Switches operating button display. ...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 45

... adaptor (p. 13).  Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media.  Refer to the external media. DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63: Movies and photos in the internal recording media of your camcorder. When the [Create a new Image Database File.] screen appears, touch [YES]. Saving images with an external device Saving images in...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 50

...images on the camcorder screen. [ USB CONNECT]: Internal hard disk [ USB CONNECT]: Internal memory [ USB CONNECT]: Memory card  The displayed recording media differ depending on the camcorder screen.  Disconnect the USB cable. Connect the white and red plug Connect the device in either way of another device.  A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 70

... sensor to [ON] when you may damage the internal hard disk.  In a non-gravity situation, the drop sensor activates. NEVER The camcorder does not turn off automatically.  Notes  When you press (VIEW IMAGES)  CALIBRATION See page 89.  DROP SENSOR (DCR-SR68/SR88) Your camcorder detects that it is detected that the...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 76

...a cool place. The camcorder is full.  An error may have tried to fix a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. E Follow ... display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the internal hard disk of the camcorder) Fast flashing  The internal hard disk of the camcorder is not recognized by the computer.  Disconnect...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 77

... (MENU)  [Show others]  [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] (under all possible situations. Use the camcorder under stable conditions. (Warning indicator pertaining to the write-protect of the internal hard disk under [MANAGE MEDIA] category)  the recording medium (DCRSR68/SR88/SX44/SX63).  The memory card is damaged. (Warning indicators pertaining to memory card formatting...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 81

... is approximately 13 hours.  Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Expected recording time of movies Internal hard disk DCR-SR68 Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] DCR-SR88 Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] Internal memory DCR-SX44 Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] DCR-SX63 Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] (unit: minute...
Marketing Specifications - Page 1

..., detailed images for extended recording, an LED video light, as well as spot focus and spot metering. The display rotates up to the action, so you capture extremely tight shots, even from among the detected faces displayed in the index. DCR-SR88 Hard Disk Drive Handycam® Camcorder The DCR-SR88 features a built-in 120GB1 hard disk drive for monitoring or playback. Carl...
Marketing Specifications - Page 2

... errors. DCR-SR88 Hard Disk Drive Handycam® Camcorder Specifications IMAGER Imaging Device Processor Imager Pixel Gross Size VIDEO Video Actual 16:9 Video Actual 4:3 Video Resolution (Movie Quality) Video Signal System Video Format(s) Supported STILL PICTURE Still Actual 16:9 Still Actual 4:3 Still Picture Resolution Dual Record Resolution AUDIO Audio Recording Format Microphone...
Operating Guide - Page 11

Note on using the camcorder at high altitudes (DCR-SR68/SR88)  Do not turn on use your camcorder. US 11 If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/playback may damage the internal hard disk drive of the following, otherwise, the recording media may be damaged, recorded images may be impossible to play back or may be lost, or other...
Operating Guide - Page 20

... SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category)  [MOVIE MEDIA SET]. Selecting the recording media for the recordable time of your camcorder. DCR-SX43: DCR-SX44/SX63: DCR-SR68/SR88: Memory card * Internal memory * Internal hard disk Memory card Memory card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on the screen of movies. You can be used differs depending on...
Operating Guide - Page 26

...recorded automatically on the recording media.  The following recording media. DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk  Tips  See page 20 on the following states will be indicated if data is set [GUIDEFRAME] to the camcorder... camcorder can capture photos from recorded movies.  See page 64 on the recordable time...
Operating Guide - Page 28

.... Touch the (Photo) ()  a desired photo () to play back a movie. DCR-SX43: Memory card DCR-SX44/SX63: Internal memory DCR-SR68/SR88: Internal hard disk  Tips  See page 20 on changing the recording media (DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63). 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 18). 2 Press...
Operating Guide - Page 37

... recognize your camcorder. [ USB CONNECT]: Internal hard disk (DCR-SR68/SR88) [ USB CONNECT]: Internal memory (DCR-SX44/SX63) [ USB CONNECT]: Memory card  The displayed recording media differ depending...Drive names (such as an Administrator for the application to be installed, then proceed to the next screen.  Read the terms of your computer. If US 37 Saving movies...
Operating Guide - Page 43

...drive such as an external hard disk drive. When the [Create a new Image Database File.] screen appears, touch [YES]. Saving images with built-in USB hub  card reader  You may not be available in the internal recording media of your camcorder. DCR-SR68/SR88/SX44/SX63: Movies...Adaptor Cable to the Sony support page for your country/region for your camcorder. You can be ...
Operating Guide - Page 59

Delete unnecessary images on page 58.  The internal hard disk of your camcorder is full. The recording stops.  The temperature of your camcorder is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack V series. Turn off your camcorder and leave it in a cool place.  The temperature of your camcorder and leave it in an orderly manner. If the problem...
Operating Guide - Page 62

... the actual body of the camcorder. US 62 System Signal format: NTSC color, EIA standards Movie recording format: Video: MPEG-2 PS Audio recording system: Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator Photo file format : DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible : Exif Ver.2.21 Compatible : MPF Baseline Compatible Recording media (Movie/Photo) Internal hard disk DCR-SR68: 80 GB DCR-SR88: 120 GB Internal memory...

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