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... Handycam 31 Recording 34 Zooming 36 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCRDVD308/DVD708 36 Recording in dark places (NightShot plus 37 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 37 Recording in mirror mode 37 Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) (DCR-DVD308... (Slide show 41 Playing the picture on a TV ........42 Making the disc compatible with your camcorder 12 Choosing a disc 14 Using your camcorder What you can do with playback on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing 44 Editing (OTHERS) category 48 Deleting images 48 Dividing the image 50 ...
... Handycam 31 Recording 34 Zooming 36 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCRDVD308/DVD708 36 Recording in dark places (NightShot plus 37 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 37 Recording in mirror mode 37 Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) (DCR-DVD308... (Slide show 41 Playing the picture on a TV ........42 Making the disc compatible with your camcorder 12 Choosing a disc 14 Using your camcorder What you can do with playback on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing 44 Editing (OTHERS) category 48 Deleting images 48 Dividing the image 50 ...
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... not be easier enabling you to share your camcorder allows you want to play back recorded and finalized** discs on a home theater. Computers with family and friends. ** Finalizing: a process to make it possible to view. Using the supplied software to edit and copy (p.80) Picture Motion Browser, ... image transfer. Playback on widescreen TV and home theater (p.42) Images recorded in your computer to a computer without requiring playback. When finalizing the disc, you can create DVD menus to enable quick access to scenes you to a computer High-speed image transfer (p.80) Image data can...
... not be easier enabling you to share your camcorder allows you want to play back recorded and finalized** discs on a home theater. Computers with family and friends. ** Finalizing: a process to make it possible to view. Using the supplied software to edit and copy (p.80) Picture Motion Browser, ... image transfer. Playback on widescreen TV and home theater (p.42) Images recorded in your computer to a computer without requiring playback. When finalizing the disc, you can create DVD menus to enable quick access to scenes you to a computer High-speed image transfer (p.80) Image data can...
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... manual, VIDEO mode is compatible with your camcorder (deleting and rearranging the order of the disc. In VIDEO mode, only the most DVD devices, especially after finalizing. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of discs or recording mode. A recording format that support VR mode. A finalized disc can be played back in DVD devices that...
... manual, VIDEO mode is compatible with your camcorder (deleting and rearranging the order of the disc. In VIDEO mode, only the most DVD devices, especially after finalizing. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of discs or recording mode. A recording format that support VR mode. A finalized disc can be played back in DVD devices that...
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...) z z - z *1 Refer to the instruction manual of your DVD device to see whether it with your camcorder Disc format features Disc types and symbols Figures in a DVD drive on a computer. Finalizing required to play the disc in parentheses ( ) indicate page numbers. A DVD+RW that is required to play on other devices (44) z *1z*1 *1-*3 z z Creating the DVD...
...) z z - z *1 Refer to the instruction manual of your DVD device to see whether it with your camcorder Disc format features Disc types and symbols Figures in a DVD drive on a computer. Finalizing required to play the disc in parentheses ( ) indicate page numbers. A DVD+RW that is required to play on other devices (44) z *1z*1 *1-*3 z z Creating the DVD...
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.... Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on disc type. The features of the disc is not guaranteed. Refer to add recordings (p.60). Finalize DVD device / DVD recorder DVD drive Notes • The less the recording volume of a finalized disc depend on other DVD devices, you to the instruction manual supplied...
.... Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on disc type. The features of the disc is not guaranteed. Refer to add recordings (p.60). Finalize DVD device / DVD recorder DVD drive Notes • The less the recording volume of a finalized disc depend on other DVD devices, you to the instruction manual supplied...
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... EDIT 50 PLAYLIST EDIT 51 PRINT 55 COMPUTER 80 (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) category Items Page FINALIZE* 44 DISC SELECT GUIDE 58 FORMAT* 59 FORMAT* 60 UNFINALIZE 60 DISC INFO 57 (SETTINGS) category To customize your camcorder (p. 62). * You can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 31). " HOME" and " OPTION" - the starting point for operations...
... EDIT 50 PLAYLIST EDIT 51 PRINT 55 COMPUTER 80 (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) category Items Page FINALIZE* 44 DISC SELECT GUIDE 58 FORMAT* 59 FORMAT* 60 UNFINALIZE 60 DISC INFO 57 (SETTINGS) category To customize your camcorder (p. 62). * You can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 31). " HOME" and " OPTION" - the starting point for operations...
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...; For DVD-R, DVD+R DL, you cannot reuse the disc or record additional movies onto the disc once you finalize the disc even if the disc has free space. • During Easy Handycam operation, the DVD menu is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 67). For details on a finalized disc during Easy Handycam operation You cannot use some menu items are attempted...
...; For DVD-R, DVD+R DL, you cannot reuse the disc or record additional movies onto the disc once you finalize the disc even if the disc has free space. • During Easy Handycam operation, the DVD menu is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 67). For details on a finalized disc during Easy Handycam operation You cannot use some menu items are attempted...
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...or DVD drives (Finalizing) Finalizing makes the recorded disc compatible for playback with all device is not guaranteed. • No DVD menu is required depends on the type of computers. Whether finalizing is created for DVD-RW (VR mode). DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+R DL require finalizing. Before finalizing, you can ... HQ mode, 8 min in SP mode, or 15 min in LP mode) b Notes • Playback compatibility with other DVD device Finalize In case 1, 2 or 3. Operation flow To play back a disc in the following cases: 1 To create a DVD menu 2 To play back on other devices and DVD drives of...
...or DVD drives (Finalizing) Finalizing makes the recorded disc compatible for playback with all device is not guaranteed. • No DVD menu is required depends on the type of computers. Whether finalizing is created for DVD-RW (VR mode). DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+R DL require finalizing. Before finalizing, you can ... HQ mode, 8 min in SP mode, or 15 min in LP mode) b Notes • Playback compatibility with other DVD device Finalize In case 1, 2 or 3. Operation flow To play back a disc in the following cases: 1 To create a DVD menu 2 To play back on other devices and DVD drives of...
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... to confirm that you cannot record additional movies onto the disc after adding a recording (p.46) Playback on other DVD device Finalize Only in a DVD device after finalizing the disc during Easy Handycam operation. To do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 33). Recording/Playback To add recordings to a finalized disc (p.60) Recordings cannot be added as usual. b Notes •...
... to confirm that you cannot record additional movies onto the disc after adding a recording (p.46) Playback on other DVD device Finalize Only in a DVD device after finalizing the disc during Easy Handycam operation. To do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 33). Recording/Playback To add recordings to a finalized disc (p.60) Recordings cannot be added as usual. b Notes •...
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... the POWER switch. 3 Insert the disc that the power of your camcorder is completed. • When using [STYLE1] (default setting). 5 Touch [YES] t [YES]. You cannot remove the disc until the finalizing operation is set to finalize a disc. z Tips • When you want to finalize the disc using the discs other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing) (Continued) Finalizing a disc b Notes • It takes...
... the POWER switch. 3 Insert the disc that the power of your camcorder is completed. • When using [STYLE1] (default setting). 5 Touch [YES] t [YES]. You cannot remove the disc until the finalizing operation is set to finalize a disc. z Tips • When you want to finalize the disc using the discs other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing) (Continued) Finalizing a disc b Notes • It takes...
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...Utilizing recording media Utilizing recording media (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) category This category enables you to use a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" for various purposes. (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) category Item list FINALIZE You can enable discs to be played on other devices by your camcorder on other DVD devices. b Notes ... be played back, or the movies may freeze for an instant between scenes. DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you of your device. • If you have created a DVD menu (p. 47), you must finalize the disc (p. 44). b Notes • Do not use a DVD+RW, you ...
...Utilizing recording media Utilizing recording media (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) category This category enables you to use a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" for various purposes. (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) category Item list FINALIZE You can enable discs to be played on other devices by your camcorder on other DVD devices. b Notes ... be played back, or the movies may freeze for an instant between scenes. DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you of your device. • If you have created a DVD menu (p. 47), you must finalize the disc (p. 44). b Notes • Do not use a DVD+RW, you ...
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... the power source to prevent your camcorder from running out of the (HOME) t [ FORMAT]. • Perform the following icons, or , appears on the screen, but there is required on a finalized disc. Cancel the protection with the original device, and then format it with a new disc. If you format a finalized disc • A DVD-RW (in the different...
... the power source to prevent your camcorder from running out of the (HOME) t [ FORMAT]. • Perform the following icons, or , appears on the screen, but there is required on a finalized disc. Cancel the protection with the original device, and then format it with a new disc. If you format a finalized disc • A DVD-RW (in the different...
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... your camcorder. 3 Touch (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) t [ FORMAT] 4 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 5 When [Completed.] appears, touch . To remove the "Memory Stick Duo" 60 When using DVD+RW If you have created a DVD menu (p. 47) during finalizing, you use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation... on a "Memory Stick Duo." 1 Turn on your camcorder. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder. 4 Touch (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) of the (HOME) t [UNFINALIZE]. 5 Touch [YES] t [YES], then touch when [Completed.] appears. When using the finalized DVD-RW (VR mode), you want to recording additional ...
... your camcorder. 3 Touch (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) t [ FORMAT] 4 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 5 When [Completed.] appears, touch . To remove the "Memory Stick Duo" 60 When using DVD+RW If you have created a DVD menu (p. 47) during finalizing, you use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation... on a "Memory Stick Duo." 1 Turn on your camcorder. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder. 4 Touch (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) of the (HOME) t [UNFINALIZE]. 5 Touch [YES] t [YES], then touch when [Completed.] appears. When using the finalized DVD-RW (VR mode), you want to recording additional ...
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.... • A DVD menu created during finalizing are deleted. • For a double-sided disc, perform these steps for each side of the disc. • You cannot record additional scenes on the (Movie) lamp. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall... outlet. 2 Turn the POWER switch to record additional scenes. • You cannot record additional material on the disc during the Easy Handycam operation. A confirmation screen appears to ...
.... • A DVD menu created during finalizing are deleted. • For a double-sided disc, perform these steps for each side of the disc. • You cannot record additional scenes on the (Movie) lamp. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall... outlet. 2 Turn the POWER switch to record additional scenes. • You cannot record additional material on the disc during the Easy Handycam operation. A confirmation screen appears to ...
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... buttons on the Remote Commander for a while in a cool place. • Finalizing is interrupted by turning off your Sony dealer. A dotted line appears on the environment of your camcorder and remove the disc after finalizing is completed (p. 46). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the...the current recording/playback status. • Some functions cannot be deleted depending on your camcorder is extremely high. In this case, it for DCR-DVD308/DVD708) (p. 27). Turn off your camcorder (or DISPLAY on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not appear on...
... buttons on the Remote Commander for a while in a cool place. • Finalizing is interrupted by turning off your Sony dealer. A dotted line appears on the environment of your camcorder and remove the disc after finalizing is completed (p. 46). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the...the current recording/playback status. • Some functions cannot be deleted depending on your camcorder is extremely high. In this case, it for DCR-DVD308/DVD708) (p. 27). Turn off your camcorder (or DISPLAY on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not appear on...
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... "Memory Stick Duo." • The maximum number of images that have just shot on the disc. • The disc has run out of space. DVD+RW • The temperature of the following discs after finalizing it again on the LCD screen are using the "Memory Stick Duo." • If you ... cannot delete still images that you have write-protection set by your camcorder to recording standby (p. 35). • The "Memory Stick Duo" has run out of the disc type and the recording format on your camcorder. Use a new disc or format the disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW only, p. 59). Or use a "Memory...
... "Memory Stick Duo." • The maximum number of images that have just shot on the disc. • The disc has run out of space. DVD+RW • The temperature of the following discs after finalizing it again on the LCD screen are using the "Memory Stick Duo." • If you ... cannot delete still images that you have write-protection set by your camcorder to recording standby (p. 35). • The "Memory Stick Duo" has run out of the disc type and the recording format on your camcorder. Use a new disc or format the disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW only, p. 59). Or use a "Memory...
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...the POWER switch to turn it on other devices, edited on your camcorder with the recording side facing your disc is not a malfunction (p. 102). " " is indicated on an image in that was recorded, formatted, of finalized on other devices may not be operated. • Set the NIGHTSHOT...cannot be played back if you turn off the power and then turn on your camcorder. You cannot use [WIDE SELECT] (DCR-DVD108/DVD608). • You cannot use [WIDE SELECT] if your camcorder (p.28). • The disc that case.) This is not a malfunction (p. 102). • Still images ...
...the POWER switch to turn it on other devices, edited on your camcorder with the recording side facing your disc is not a malfunction (p. 102). " " is indicated on an image in that was recorded, formatted, of finalized on other devices may not be operated. • Set the NIGHTSHOT...cannot be played back if you turn off the power and then turn on your camcorder. You cannot use [WIDE SELECT] (DCR-DVD108/DVD608). • You cannot use [WIDE SELECT] if your camcorder (p.28). • The disc that case.) This is not a malfunction (p. 102). • Still images ...
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... for an instant between the scenes. • The image may have failed when the disc was finalized. is not a malfunction. • In case of the image. • You...camcorder when . The DVD menu may not move the images between a disc and a "Memory Stick Duo." This is pressed, playback may be added in the Playlist. Editing movies on the disc Unable to edit. • Your disc... mode. A scene cannot be deleted. • Your disc may freeze for deleting data (p. 15). • You cannot delete movie during the Easy Handycam operation. • A scene protected on another device cannot...
... for an instant between the scenes. • The image may have failed when the disc was finalized. is not a malfunction. • In case of the image. • You...camcorder when . The DVD menu may not move the images between a disc and a "Memory Stick Duo." This is pressed, playback may be added in the Playlist. Editing movies on the disc Unable to edit. • Your disc... mode. A scene cannot be deleted. • Your disc may freeze for deleting data (p. 15). • You cannot delete movie during the Easy Handycam operation. • A scene protected on another device cannot...
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... the computer, then connect them again correctly. Use the AC Adaptor. • The disc has already been finalized. DVD+RW Unable to [UNFINALIZE]. • [UNFINALIZE] is not correct when connecting your camcorder to edit a disc recorded on your camcorder. • Install Picture Motion Browser (p. 82). • Disconnect the USB device other devices You cannot hear...
... the computer, then connect them again correctly. Use the AC Adaptor. • The disc has already been finalized. DVD+RW Unable to [UNFINALIZE]. • [UNFINALIZE] is not correct when connecting your camcorder to edit a disc recorded on your camcorder. • Install Picture Motion Browser (p. 82). • Disconnect the USB device other devices You cannot hear...
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... above have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the LCD screen or in your camcorder. • A finalized disc is faulty. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If the problem persists even after...
... above have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the LCD screen or in your camcorder. • A finalized disc is faulty. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If the problem persists even after...