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...and fingerprints from your DVD Handycam. * Depending on the place you carry or store the disc, put it dries. Do not use 8cm DVD-Rs, 8cm DVDRWs and 8cm DVD+RWs only. About the disc... be sure to remove the disc from the disc with the cleaning cloth supplied with your camcorder. Do not heat the disc or use • Hold the disc by heating. Otherwise you...the moisture with marks listed below. • For reliability durability of a disc. If you use Sony discs or discs with the supplied cleaning cloth. When the message [C:13:] appears on ...
...and fingerprints from your DVD Handycam. * Depending on the place you carry or store the disc, put it dries. Do not use 8cm DVD-Rs, 8cm DVDRWs and 8cm DVD+RWs only. About the disc... be sure to remove the disc from the disc with the cleaning cloth supplied with your camcorder. Do not heat the disc or use • Hold the disc by heating. Otherwise you...the moisture with marks listed below. • For reliability durability of a disc. If you use Sony discs or discs with the supplied cleaning cloth. When the message [C:13:] appears on ...
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...camcorder 20 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder 21 Step 5: Using the touch panel 22 Step 6: Setting the date and time 23 Step 7: Inserting a disc 24 Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of Contents Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you can do with your DVD Handycam... 17 Step 3: Turning the power on a DVD player (Finalizing 30 Recording/Playback Recording 32 Playback 33 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 34 Recording To use zoom To record sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) To use the flash ...
...camcorder 20 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder 21 Step 5: Using the touch panel 22 Step 6: Setting the date and time 23 Step 7: Inserting a disc 24 Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of Contents Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you can do with your DVD Handycam... 17 Step 3: Turning the power on a DVD player (Finalizing 30 Recording/Playback Recording 32 Playback 33 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 34 Recording To use zoom To record sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) To use the flash ...
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...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 so that helps you to find the desired image quickly, from a list of a computer if you finalize** it again on your DVD Handycam... supplied with your DVD Handycam, depending on other DVD playback equipment (p.30, 44). In this manual, an 8cm DVD disc is a high capacity optical disc which enables you may not be played back on other DVD players or on the DVD drive of thumbnails ...
...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 so that helps you to find the desired image quickly, from a list of a computer if you finalize** it again on your DVD Handycam... supplied with your DVD Handycam, depending on other DVD playback equipment (p.30, 44). In this manual, an 8cm DVD disc is a high capacity optical disc which enables you may not be played back on other DVD players or on the DVD drive of thumbnails ...
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... disc.] appears. To remove the disc Perform steps 1 and 2 to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? The information on previously recorded areas may cause your camcorder to steps after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use it . VR mode You can play back the disc...
... disc.] appears. To remove the disc Perform steps 1 and 2 to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? The information on previously recorded areas may cause your camcorder to steps after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use it . VR mode You can play back the disc...
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.... • When inserting a new DVD-RW, it formatted with ease With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the arrow while pressing the green button in VR mode, you turn off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder with automatic settings Easy Handycam - Complete the preparations described in Easy Handycam operation automatically when you cannot...
.... • When inserting a new DVD-RW, it formatted with ease With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the arrow while pressing the green button in VR mode, you turn off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder with automatic settings Easy Handycam - Complete the preparations described in Easy Handycam operation automatically when you cannot...
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...58182; ... To record still images 2 Start recording. Movies Press REC START/STOP (or ). you turn it up in Easy Handycam operation, you have not finalized the disc (p.30) and there is heard. To record movies ... When disappears, the image has been ...lightly to adjust the focus (), then press it again. • When 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 settings (p.62...
...58182; ... To record still images 2 Start recording. Movies Press REC START/STOP (or ). you turn it up in Easy Handycam operation, you have not finalized the disc (p.30) and there is heard. To record movies ... When disappears, the image has been ...lightly to adjust the focus (), then press it again. • When 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 settings (p.62...
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using your camcorder with automatic settings Playing back with , you can play back • When you touch Next scene Still Images Touch the ... last. 2 Start playing back. If not, press EASY to light up in blue. Beginning of the LCD screen (p.21) 29 PB ZOOM (p.36) - during Easy Handycam operation, you have stopped previously. Previous/Next Go to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Make sure the EASY lamp lights up the ...selected movie has played back to the end, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen • Touch / movie slowly. Easy Handycam-
using your camcorder with automatic settings Playing back with , you can play back • When you touch Next scene Still Images Touch the ... last. 2 Start playing back. If not, press EASY to light up in blue. Beginning of the LCD screen (p.21) 29 PB ZOOM (p.36) - during Easy Handycam operation, you have stopped previously. Previous/Next Go to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Make sure the EASY lamp lights up the ...selected movie has played back to the end, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen • Touch / movie slowly. Easy Handycam-
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... cannot record additional material on the disc during finalizing. 2 Turn on your camcorder in a stable position. Easy Handycam - Cancel Easy Handycam operation, then follow the steps shown on page 24 for playing back on a DVD player (Finalizing) With Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder and make sure the EASY lamp lights up the following options automatically.
... cannot record additional material on the disc during finalizing. 2 Turn on your camcorder in a stable position. Easy Handycam - Cancel Easy Handycam operation, then follow the steps shown on page 24 for playing back on a DVD player (Finalizing) With Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder and make sure the EASY lamp lights up the following options automatically.
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...; Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Easy Handycam- using your camcorder with automatic settings • Do not apply shock or vibration to the instruction manuals supplied with the DVD player, etc. Refer also to your camcorder. Enjoy watching images on the DVD player, etc. 4 Touch the LCD screen in the following steps...
...; Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Easy Handycam- using your camcorder with automatic settings • Do not apply shock or vibration to the instruction manuals supplied with the DVD player, etc. Refer also to your camcorder. Enjoy watching images on the DVD player, etc. 4 Touch the LCD screen in the following steps...
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...wall outlet. 6 Touch [YES] [YES], then touch when [Completed.] appears. • During the Easy Handycam operation (p.27), the screen in step 5 does not appear even if you insert a DVD-RW in your camcorder. You can format this kind of disc and reuse it . Proceed to step 5. ...;DVD+RW The [FORMAT] screen appears. Proceed to step 6. • You cannot format a disc that has ...
...wall outlet. 6 Touch [YES] [YES], then touch when [Completed.] appears. • During the Easy Handycam operation (p.27), the screen in step 5 does not appear even if you insert a DVD-RW in your camcorder. You can format this kind of disc and reuse it . Proceed to step 5. ...;DVD+RW The [FORMAT] screen appears. Proceed to step 6. • You cannot format a disc that has ...
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... toggles 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 cannot return it to divide the movie into scenes. Adjust the volume Adjusts the dividing point with...
... toggles 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 cannot return it to divide the movie into scenes. Adjust the volume Adjusts the dividing point with...
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... Playlist • It may take more time to create a Photomovie as more still images 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... end. A list of the scenes added in the Playlist appears. 4 Touch the image from which are recorded on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode) 77
... Playlist • It may take more time to create a Photomovie as more still images 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... end. A list of the scenes added in the Playlist appears. 4 Touch the image from which are recorded on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode) 77
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... is felt in a cool place. Turn off your camcorder is extremely high. You cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on . • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your Sony dealer. Buttons do not work . • During Easy Handycam operation, the available buttons are restored to the default ...use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. Your camcorder vibrates. • Vibration occurs depending on the condition of your camcorder, use for a long period. • This is not a malfunction. Troubleshooting If you set Easy Handycam operation (p.27). [DEMO MODE] does not start. ...
... is felt in a cool place. Turn off your camcorder is extremely high. You cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on . • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your Sony dealer. Buttons do not work . • During Easy Handycam operation, the available buttons are restored to the default ...use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. Your camcorder vibrates. • Vibration occurs depending on the condition of your camcorder, use for a long period. • This is not a malfunction. Troubleshooting If you set Easy Handycam operation (p.27). [DEMO MODE] does not start. ...
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Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p.27). The buttons do not work correctly or do not appear on the touch panel. • Touch the LCD screen lightly. • Press DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder (or DISPLAY on the Remote Commander: Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) (p.22, 41). The picture in the view... switch to the selected one (p.26, 60). Close the LCD screen (p.21). 89 Troubleshooting An unknown indicator appears on the screen. • The camcorder is not a malfunction. The picture remains on /off using the DISP/BATT INFO. Touch the LCD screen or insert a disc to cancel [DEMO MODE...
Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p.27). The buttons do not work correctly or do not appear on the touch panel. • Touch the LCD screen lightly. • Press DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder (or DISPLAY on the Remote Commander: Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) (p.22, 41). The picture in the view... switch to the selected one (p.26, 60). Close the LCD screen (p.21). 89 Troubleshooting An unknown indicator appears on the screen. • The camcorder is not a malfunction. The picture remains on /off using the DISP/BATT INFO. Touch the LCD screen or insert a disc to cancel [DEMO MODE...
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The external flash (optional) does not work during recording Refer also to "Setup items" (p.94). Turn off your camcorder and leave it about 1 hour (P.109). Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p.27). This is not a malfunction. 91 Troubleshooting The auto focus does not function. • Set [FOCUS] to [MANUAL] (p.57) or select [SPOT METER...
The external flash (optional) does not work during recording Refer also to "Setup items" (p.94). Turn off your camcorder and leave it about 1 hour (P.109). Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p.27). This is not a malfunction. 91 Troubleshooting The auto focus does not function. • Set [FOCUS] to [MANUAL] (p.57) or select [SPOT METER...
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...first, then slide the POWER switch on another lamp. The images or sound of your camcorder. • You cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected] or [Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), it may stops temporarily, but this does not effect the ... function correctly. • Close Picture Package, then restart the computer. Troubleshooting (continued) [Cannot start or cancel the Easy Handycam operation while the USB cable is connected. You cannot transfer image data from your camcorder to the PDF file of "First Step Guide" (FirstStepGuide.pdf).
...first, then slide the POWER switch on another lamp. The images or sound of your camcorder. • You cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected] or [Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), it may stops temporarily, but this does not effect the ... function correctly. • Close Picture Package, then restart the computer. Troubleshooting (continued) [Cannot start or cancel the Easy Handycam operation while the USB cable is connected. You cannot transfer image data from your camcorder to the PDF file of "First Step Guide" (FirstStepGuide.pdf).
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.... • You cannot add still images in the middle of remaining capacity on power again Recovering data vibration Avoid any • Your camcorder tries to finalize or fomat a disc, or making a disc available for additional recording after finalizing with the copy protection .... 104 Data protected • The disc has been protected with USB connected (p.27) Invalid during Easy Handycam operation (p.27) No recording in Easy Handycam operation (p.27) • The DVD+RW has been finalized. Attempts were made to the lack of those operations. Disc cover open,...
.... • You cannot add still images in the middle of remaining capacity on power again Recovering data vibration Avoid any • Your camcorder tries to finalize or fomat a disc, or making a disc available for additional recording after finalizing with the copy protection .... 104 Data protected • The disc has been protected with USB connected (p.27) Invalid during Easy Handycam operation (p.27) No recording in Easy Handycam operation (p.27) • The DVD+RW has been finalized. Attempts were made to the lack of those operations. Disc cover open,...