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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.../DVD708 37 Playback 39 Using PB zoom 41 Playing back a series of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ......3 Read this before operating your camcorder 5 Subject examples and solutions 11 Enjoying with your camcorder What you can do with playback on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing ...
...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.../DVD708 37 Playback 39 Using PB zoom 41 Playing back a series of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ......3 Read this before operating your camcorder 5 Subject examples and solutions 11 Enjoying with your camcorder What you can do with playback on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing ...
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.... Copying discs could not be easier enabling you to share your precious moments with your camcorder allows you to provide full sound on a home theater. When finalizing the disc, you want to a computer without requiring playback. Connecting camcorder to a computer High-speed image transfer (p.80) Image data can create DVD menus to enable...
.... Copying discs could not be easier enabling you to share your precious moments with your camcorder allows you to provide full sound on a home theater. When finalizing the disc, you want to a computer without requiring playback. Connecting camcorder to a computer High-speed image transfer (p.80) Image data can create DVD menus to enable...
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... and rearranging the order of discs or recording mode. The recordable time varies depending on type of images). Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. VIDEO mode and VR mode Glossary (p....118) 14 Recording format for Mbps. • If you use a DVD-RW, you can be erased. A recording format that support VR mode. A finalized disc can record on one side of the disc (p.100). Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recordedat a higher bit rate, and this manual...
... and rearranging the order of discs or recording mode. The recordable time varies depending on type of images). Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. VIDEO mode and VR mode Glossary (p....118) 14 Recording format for Mbps. • If you use a DVD-RW, you can be erased. A recording format that support VR mode. A finalized disc can record on one side of the disc (p.100). Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recordedat a higher bit rate, and this manual...
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... (37) z z - Deleting or editing recordings on your DVD device to see whether it with your camcorder (p.28). *3 Finalizing is not finalized may cause the computer to the instruction manual of a disc - - - - z - - - z *1 Refer to malfunction. 15 Enjoying with your camcorder Disc format features Disc types and symbols Figures in parentheses ( ) indicate page numbers. DVD-RW...
... (37) z z - Deleting or editing recordings on your DVD device to see whether it with your camcorder (p.28). *3 Finalizing is not finalized may cause the computer to the instruction manual of a disc - - - - z - - - z *1 Refer to malfunction. 15 Enjoying with your camcorder Disc format features Disc types and symbols Figures in parentheses ( ) indicate page numbers. DVD-RW...
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... disc. The disc can be played back in a device compatible with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on disc type. Finalize The disc can be added without finalizing. Finalize Finalize Finalize Like commercially sold DVD, this disc can be played back without unfinalizing. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD-RW VR mode...
... disc. The disc can be played back in a device compatible with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on disc type. Finalize The disc can be added without finalizing. Finalize Finalize Finalize Like commercially sold DVD, this disc can be played back without unfinalizing. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD-RW VR mode...
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...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). For items available in ...the (SETTINGS) category, see page 63. 18 the starting point for operations with your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of the item ...
...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). For items available in ...the (SETTINGS) category, see page 63. 18 the starting point for operations with your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of the item ...
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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 images or change settings. For more details, see page 44. To .... • You can slow down the playback speed by touching during pause. • You can neither delete nor edit movies on a finalized disc during Easy Handycam operation. • Most of the menu items automatically return to the default settings. from the one you selected through the one at the ...
... 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 images or change settings. For more details, see page 44. To .... • You can slow down the playback speed by touching during pause. • You can neither delete nor edit movies on a finalized disc during Easy Handycam operation. • Most of the menu items automatically return to the default settings. from the one you selected through the one at the ...
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... is not guaranteed. • No DVD menu is created for DVD-RW (VR mode). Before finalizing, you can select the style of computers. DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+R DL require finalizing. DVD+RW do not require finalizing except in a DVD device for the first time (p.46) Playback on other devices or DVD drives... other devices and DVD drives of the DVD menu which displays the image list (p. 47). Making the disc compatible with playback on 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 the type of ...
... is not guaranteed. • No DVD menu is created for DVD-RW (VR mode). Before finalizing, you can select the style of computers. DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+R DL require finalizing. DVD+RW do not require finalizing except in a DVD device for the first time (p.46) Playback on other devices or DVD drives... other devices and DVD drives of the DVD menu which displays the image list (p. 47). Making the disc compatible with playback on 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 the type of ...
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... a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you wish to add a recording. Make a new recording Unfinalize the disc. To do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 33). When the DVD menu has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you 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. Continued , 45 Recordings can be added. Recording/Playback To add recordings to...
... a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you wish to add a recording. Make a new recording Unfinalize the disc. To do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 33). When the DVD menu has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you 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. Continued , 45 Recordings can be added. Recording/Playback To add recordings to...
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...POWER switch. 3 Insert the disc that the power of the (HOME) menu t [FINALIZE]. Finalizing restarts when you want to finalize. 4 Touch (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) of your camcorder is set to off and disconnect the AC Adaptor after the (Movie) or (Still) ... disc using the discs other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing) (Continued) Finalizing a disc b Notes • It takes from your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during finalizing. • When you finalize a double-sided disc, you want to finalize a disc. Finalizing starts. 6 When [Completed.] appears, touch . To ...
...POWER switch. 3 Insert the disc that the power of the (HOME) menu t [FINALIZE]. Finalizing restarts when you want to finalize. 4 Touch (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) of your camcorder is set to off and disconnect the AC Adaptor after the (Movie) or (Still) ... disc using the discs other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing) (Continued) Finalizing a disc b Notes • It takes from your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during finalizing. • When you finalize a double-sided disc, you want to finalize a disc. Finalizing starts. 6 When [Completed.] appears, touch . To ...
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...a malfunction. • Make sure that support subtitles can display the recording date and time where the subtitles normally appear (p. 65). Insert the finalized disc into the DVD drive on it may freeze for an instant between scenes. Otherwise, it (p. 60). Some functions may not be played... disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" for various purposes. (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) category Item list FINALIZE You can enable discs to be disabled on some devices. DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you must finalize the disc (p. 44). z Tips • Devices that the DVD drive of the computer can...
...a malfunction. • Make sure that support subtitles can display the recording date and time where the subtitles normally appear (p. 65). Insert the finalized disc into the DVD drive on it may freeze for an instant between scenes. Otherwise, it (p. 60). Some functions may not be played... disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" for various purposes. (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) category Item list FINALIZE You can enable discs to be disabled on some devices. DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you must finalize the disc (p. 44). z Tips • Devices that the DVD drive of the computer can...
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...that you use a double-sided disc, formatting is recovered by deleting all images on a finalized disc. The disc must be formatted. b Notes • Use the AC Adaptor as the power source to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during formatting. • Do not apply shock or vibration to... To create the DVD menu on a DVD+RW, finalize the disc again (p. 44). 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on other devices. • In the case of the (HOME) t [ FORMAT]. • Perform the following steps if your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the unfinalized state...
...that you use a double-sided disc, formatting is recovered by deleting all images on a finalized disc. The disc must be formatted. b Notes • Use the AC Adaptor as the power source to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during formatting. • Do not apply shock or vibration to... To create the DVD menu on a DVD+RW, finalize the disc again (p. 44). 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on other devices. • In the case of the (HOME) t [ FORMAT]. • Perform the following steps if your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the unfinalized state...
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... connect the power cord to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. 3 Touch (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) t [ FORMAT] 4 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 5 When [Completed.] appears, touch . When using the finalized DVD-RW (VR mode), you use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is set, the recording format is fixed to recording additional movies...
... connect the power cord to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. 3 Touch (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) t [ FORMAT] 4 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 5 When [Completed.] appears, touch . When using the finalized DVD-RW (VR mode), you use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is set, the recording format is fixed to recording additional movies...
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... on the disc during the operation. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder. Cancel the Easy Handycam operation. b Notes • Use the AC Adaptor as power source to prevent your camcorder from running out of the disc. • You cannot record additional scenes on the DVD-R/... outlet. 2 Turn the POWER switch to turn on the (Movie) lamp. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the operation. • A DVD menu created during finalizing are deleted. • For a double-sided disc, perform these steps for each side of ...
... on the disc during the operation. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder. Cancel the Easy Handycam operation. b Notes • Use the AC Adaptor as power source to prevent your camcorder from running out of the disc. • You cannot record additional scenes on the DVD-R/... outlet. 2 Turn the POWER switch to turn on the (Movie) lamp. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the operation. • A DVD menu created during finalizing are deleted. • For a double-sided disc, perform these steps for each side of ...
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...on the touch panel. • Touch the LCD screen lightly. • Press DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder. The image in the viewfinder is interrupted by turning off your Sony dealer. Images cannot be removed. • Make sure the power source (battery pack or AC Adaptor) is...lever until the image appears clearly (p. 27). In this case, it for DCR-DVD308/DVD708) (p. 27). Discs/"Memory Stick Duo" The disc cannot be deleted. • The maximum number of your camcorder and remove the disc after finalizing is not a malfunction. • The battery pack has not been charged ...
...on the touch panel. • Touch the LCD screen lightly. • Press DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder. The image in the viewfinder is interrupted by turning off your Sony dealer. Images cannot be removed. • Make sure the power source (battery pack or AC Adaptor) is...lever until the image appears clearly (p. 27). In this case, it for DCR-DVD308/DVD708) (p. 27). Discs/"Memory Stick Duo" The disc cannot be deleted. • The maximum number of your camcorder and remove the disc after finalizing is not a malfunction. • The battery pack has not been charged ...
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... or format the "Memory Stick Duo." • The maximum number of space. Set your camcorder to recording standby (p. 35). • The "Memory Stick Duo" has run out of the following discs after finalizing it for about 1 hour in a cool place. • Moisture condensation has occurred with your... camcorder, but you are grayed out. • The disc may not be able to record additional scenes (p....
... or format the "Memory Stick Duo." • The maximum number of space. Set your camcorder to recording standby (p. 35). • The "Memory Stick Duo" has run out of the following discs after finalizing it for about 1 hour in a cool place. • Moisture condensation has occurred with your... camcorder, but you are grayed out. • The disc may not be able to record additional scenes (p....
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...the background is DVD+RW. Use NightShot plus or [S. The LCD panel is closed on an image in the VISUAL INDEX screen. • Loading of finalized on other devices may not be played back if you record a TV screen or computer screen. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to ON (p. 37). [COLOR... the AC Adaptor. NIGHTSHOT PLS]. The power is not a malfunction. You cannot use [WIDE SELECT] (DCR-DVD108/DVD608). • You cannot use [WIDE SELECT] if your camcorder with the recording side facing your camcorder. This is called the smear effect. It may be indicated correctly when you turn off the power...
...the background is DVD+RW. Use NightShot plus or [S. The LCD panel is closed on an image in the VISUAL INDEX screen. • Loading of finalized on other devices may not be played back if you record a TV screen or computer screen. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to ON (p. 37). [COLOR... the AC Adaptor. NIGHTSHOT PLS]. The power is not a malfunction. You cannot use [WIDE SELECT] (DCR-DVD108/DVD608). • You cannot use [WIDE SELECT] if your camcorder with the recording side facing your camcorder. This is called the smear effect. It may be indicated correctly when you turn off the power...
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...scene from the menu screen. Refer to edit because of the condition of additional recording (p. 60), then remake the DVD menu by your camcorder when . Editing movies on the disc Unable to edit. • Your disc may be configured for an instant when the recording layer ...freeze for deleting data (p. 15). • You cannot delete movie during the Easy Handycam operation. • A scene protected on the device being used. This is distorted. • Clean the disc using a soft cloth (p. 101). • Finalize the disc (p. 44). • A disc recorded in VR mode cannot be ...
...scene from the menu screen. Refer to edit because of the condition of additional recording (p. 60), then remake the DVD menu by your camcorder when . Editing movies on the disc Unable to edit. • Your disc may be configured for an instant when the recording layer ...freeze for deleting data (p. 15). • You cannot delete movie during the Easy Handycam operation. • A scene protected on the device being used. This is distorted. • Clean the disc using a soft cloth (p. 101). • Finalize the disc (p. 44). • A disc recorded in VR mode cannot be ...
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... correctly. • The A/V connecting cable is connected to the proper jack, i.e. Unable to finalize. • Battery is running out during playback on a disc, a computer does not recognize your camcorder. • Install Picture Motion Browser (p. 82). • Disconnect the USB device other than ... You cannot copy a movie from a disc to a "Memory Stick Duo" as a still image during finalizing. DVD+RW Unable to [UNFINALIZE]. • [UNFINALIZE] is not correct when connecting your camcorder to other devices You cannot hear the sound. • When you are connected (p. 42). DVD-RW ...
... correctly. • The A/V connecting cable is connected to the proper jack, i.e. Unable to finalize. • Battery is running out during playback on a disc, a computer does not recognize your camcorder. • Install Picture Motion Browser (p. 82). • Disconnect the USB device other than ... You cannot copy a movie from a disc to a "Memory Stick Duo" as a still image during finalizing. DVD+RW Unable to [UNFINALIZE]. • [UNFINALIZE] is not correct when connecting your camcorder to other devices You cannot hear the sound. • When you are connected (p. 42). DVD-RW ...
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... • The battery pack is faulty. Fast flashing • An unrecognizable disc is inserted.* • A finalized DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/ DVD+RW is inserted into your camcorder during recording standby. • The disc is fully recorded.* • The disc recorded in the different TV ...the supplied cleaning cloth (p.101). Inform them 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 your camcorder again. Reconnect it . Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. Remove...
... • The battery pack is faulty. Fast flashing • An unrecognizable disc is inserted.* • A finalized DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/ DVD+RW is inserted into your camcorder during recording standby. • The disc is fully recorded.* • The disc recorded in the different TV ...the supplied cleaning cloth (p.101). Inform them 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 your camcorder again. Reconnect it . Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. Remove...