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...accept any questions about this equipment. "First Step Guide" for the FCC related matters only. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD608E Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) ... Your camcorder is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. Operation is for using your camcorder with Part 15 of the disc you can use in your authority to operate this product, you have any interference received, including interference that any changes or...
...accept any questions about this equipment. "First Step Guide" for the FCC related matters only. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD608E Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) ... Your camcorder is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. Operation is for using your camcorder with Part 15 of the disc you can use in your authority to operate this product, you have any interference received, including interference that any changes or...
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... Stick Duo Adaptor. When using a "Memory Stick Duo" with or (p. 99). See "About handling of your camcorder" (p. 102). • To prevent discs from being broken or recorded images from the camcorder. - Read this before operating your camcorder. * Depending on the place you bought, the...camcorder. See page 12 for your camcorder.) • You cannot use any type of recording / playback, we recommend that you can use Sony discs or discs with an *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for details. to apply mechanical shock or vibration to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from being...
... Stick Duo Adaptor. When using a "Memory Stick Duo" with or (p. 99). See "About handling of your camcorder" (p. 102). • To prevent discs from being broken or recorded images from the camcorder. - Read this before operating your camcorder. * Depending on the place you bought, the...camcorder. See page 12 for your camcorder.) • You cannot use any type of recording / playback, we recommend that you can use Sony discs or discs with an *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for details. to apply mechanical shock or vibration to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from being...
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... or the lens to direct sunlight for illustrating the operating procedures. To view your recordings on a TV, you record them on the model DCR-DVD308E. • Disc in this manual were taken with a digital still camera, and may look different from what you actually see. • Design and specifications ... as at the sun. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is not possible due to a malfunction of the sun only in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Take images of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the LCD screen...
... or the lens to direct sunlight for illustrating the operating procedures. To view your recordings on a TV, you record them on the model DCR-DVD308E. • Disc in this manual were taken with a digital still camera, and may look different from what you actually see. • Design and specifications ... as at the sun. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is not possible due to a malfunction of the sun only in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Take images of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the LCD screen...
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Read this manual • The operations available depend on the disc used to indicate the type of light from a subject coming into the lens. The following marks are used . About the marks used in this before operating your camcorder (Continued) MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. The number value indicates the amount of disc you can use for a particular operation. 6
Read this manual • The operations available depend on the disc used to indicate the type of light from a subject coming into the lens. The following marks are used . About the marks used in this before operating your camcorder (Continued) MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. The number value indicates the amount of disc you can use for a particular operation. 6
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...Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 23 Changing the language setting 24 Step 4: Preparing for recording 25 Step 5: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo 26 Recording/Playback Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam 29 Recording 32 Zooming 34 Recording sound with more ...dark places (NightShot plus 35 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 35 Recording in mirror mode 35 Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) (DCR-DVD306E/DVD308E/DVD708E 35 Playback 37 Using PB zoom 39 Playing back a series of still images (Slide show 39 Playing the picture on a ...
...Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 23 Changing the language setting 24 Step 4: Preparing for recording 25 Step 5: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo 26 Recording/Playback Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam 29 Recording 32 Zooming 34 Recording sound with more ...dark places (NightShot plus 35 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 35 Recording in mirror mode 35 Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) (DCR-DVD306E/DVD308E/DVD708E 35 Playback 37 Using PB zoom 39 Playing back a series of still images (Slide show 39 Playing the picture on a ...
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... You can do is no matter how many times you to view. The precious moments you have to recording, you have captured on disc last for a long time. The disc does not wear out no risk that shows the same 16:9 angle of view as a wide TV. b Notes • Some ...models may not support wide screen and 5.1 ch surround recording. * DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is more convenient than video tape and far more versatile. Since no rewinding is necessary prior to do with your camcorder Your camcorder records image...
... You can do is no matter how many times you to view. The precious moments you have to recording, you have captured on disc last for a long time. The disc does not wear out no risk that shows the same 16:9 angle of view as a wide TV. b Notes • Some ...models may not support wide screen and 5.1 ch surround recording. * DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is more convenient than video tape and far more versatile. Since no rewinding is necessary prior to do with your camcorder Your camcorder records image...
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...enabling you to edit movies or still images stored in widescreen format can play back recorded DVD on other DVD devices (p.42). 11 Copying discs could not be played back on a wide TV with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) provide even faster image transfer. Using the supplied ...Picture Motion Browser, the software supplied with your camcorder allows you to share your precious moments with your camcorder A recorded disc can be played back on a variety of a computer that supports 8cm disc. Enjoying with family and friends. ** Finalizing: a process to make it possible to provide full sound on a ...
...enabling you to edit movies or still images stored in widescreen format can play back recorded DVD on other DVD devices (p.42). 11 Copying discs could not be played back on a wide TV with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) provide even faster image transfer. Using the supplied ...Picture Motion Browser, the software supplied with your camcorder allows you to share your precious moments with your camcorder A recorded disc can be played back on a variety of a computer that supports 8cm disc. Enjoying with family and friends. ** Finalizing: a process to make it possible to provide full sound on a ...
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... 8cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R and DVD+R DL. A recording format that enables editing with your camcorder (deleting and rearranging the order of the disc (p.98). Recording format for Mbps. • If you use a DVD-RW, you can record on both sides of images). In this reduces the overall... support VR mode. A recording format that is indicated as and VR mode as 9M and 6M in the table show the average bit rate. A finalized disc can choose the recording format from VIDEO mode or VR mode. Apporoximate recordable time ( ) : the minimum recording time Recording mode 9M (HQ) (high quality...
... 8cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R and DVD+R DL. A recording format that enables editing with your camcorder (deleting and rearranging the order of the disc (p.98). Recording format for Mbps. • If you use a DVD-RW, you can record on both sides of images). In this reduces the overall... support VR mode. A recording format that is indicated as and VR mode as 9M and 6M in the table show the average bit rate. A finalized disc can choose the recording format from VIDEO mode or VR mode. Apporoximate recordable time ( ) : the minimum recording time Recording mode 9M (HQ) (high quality...
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...devices (42) z *1z*1 *1-*3 z z Creating the DVD menu when you finalize the disc z (45) - Finalizing required to play on a side of a disc - - - - A DVD+RW that is required to play the disc in this manual Both 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 movie can be recorded on your camcorder ... Formatting deletes all recordings and returns the recording medium to malfunction. 13 Deleting or editing recordings on the same disc (35) z z - Using a disc repeatedly even if the disc becomes full by formatting*2 (57) z z z - - Enjoying with your camcorder (p.26). *3 Finalizing ...
...devices (42) z *1z*1 *1-*3 z z Creating the DVD menu when you finalize the disc z (45) - Finalizing required to play on a side of a disc - - - - A DVD+RW that is required to play the disc in this manual Both 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 movie can be recorded on your camcorder ... Formatting deletes all recordings and returns the recording medium to malfunction. 13 Deleting or editing recordings on the same disc (35) z z - Using a disc repeatedly even if the disc becomes full by formatting*2 (57) z z z - - Enjoying with your camcorder (p.26). *3 Finalizing ...
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... pages 30 and 37) You can also connect it to delete or edit images on the next page 14 z Tips • You can select the disc from [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p.56). 2Recording, playback, editing (See pages 32, 37, and 46.) What you can do with your camcorder depends on the type of... disc (p.13). 3Viewing on your camcorder (p.26). Continued on your camcorder? Yes No Do you want to 28.) Select the disc that best suits your needs. Do you want to a TV for viewing (p.40). Using your...
... pages 30 and 37) You can also connect it to delete or edit images on the next page 14 z Tips • You can select the disc from [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p.56). 2Recording, playback, editing (See pages 32, 37, and 46.) What you can do with your camcorder depends on the type of... disc (p.13). 3Viewing on your camcorder (p.26). Continued on your camcorder? Yes No Do you want to 28.) Select the disc that best suits your needs. Do you want to a TV for viewing (p.40). Using your...
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...Finalize DVD device / DVD recorder DVD drive b Notes • The less the recording volume of a finalized disc depend on other DVD devices, you to finalize the disc. For details, see page 42. Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with any DVD device is required in most DVD ...devices after finalizing. The features of the disc is free space left. Unfinalizing allows you need to finalize it takes time to add recordings (p.58). But finalizing is not ...
...Finalize DVD device / DVD recorder DVD drive b Notes • The less the recording volume of a finalized disc depend on other DVD devices, you to finalize the disc. For details, see page 42. Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with any DVD device is required in most DVD ...devices after finalizing. The features of the disc is free space left. Unfinalizing allows you need to finalize it takes time to add recordings (p.58). But finalizing is not ...
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... PLAYLIST 49 (OTHERS) category Items Page DELETE* 46 EDIT 48 PLAYLIST EDIT 49 PRINT 53 COMPUTER 78 (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) category Items Page FINALIZE* 42 DISC SELECT GUIDE 56 FORMAT* 57 FORMAT* 58 UNFINALIZE 58 DISC INFO 55 (SETTINGS) category To customize your camcorder (p. 60). * You can also set these items during Easy...
... PLAYLIST 49 (OTHERS) category Items Page DELETE* 46 EDIT 48 PLAYLIST EDIT 49 PRINT 53 COMPUTER 78 (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) category Items Page FINALIZE* 42 DISC SELECT GUIDE 56 FORMAT* 57 FORMAT* 58 UNFINALIZE 58 DISC INFO 55 (SETTINGS) category To customize your camcorder (p. 60). * You can also set these items during Easy...
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... to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 70). z Tips • The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the disc, and can change the on-screen displays to page 97 for information concerning "World time difference." • If the buttons on the touch panel do...
... to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 70). z Tips • The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the disc, and can change the on-screen displays to page 97 for information concerning "World time difference." • If the buttons on the touch panel do...
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... the direction of the arrow (OPEN B). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on the screen. If you format the disc by following the guidance on the LCD screen. When the disc cover ACCESS lamp opens slightly, open (Disc) it , proceed to ask whether you on the LCD screen. You do not want to use... from the LCD screen. x DVD-RW/DVD+RW A screen appears to step 5. x DVD-R/DVD+R DL You can start recording immediately after step 5. Step 5: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" Disc A new 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVDR, or DVD+R DL is right for you will use it further. 3 Set the...
... the direction of the arrow (OPEN B). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on the screen. If you format the disc by following the guidance on the LCD screen. When the disc cover ACCESS lamp opens slightly, open (Disc) it , proceed to ask whether you on the LCD screen. You do not want to use... from the LCD screen. x DVD-RW/DVD+RW A screen appears to step 5. x DVD-R/DVD+R DL You can start recording immediately after step 5. Step 5: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" Disc A new 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVDR, or DVD+R DL is right for you will use it further. 3 Set the...
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... may take some time to obstruct the operation with your camcorder is dirty with fingerprints. • If you catch the belt when closing the disc cover. while [DISC ACCESS] or [PREPARING TO OPEN] is displayed on the LCD screen • It may take up to 10 minutes to smudge the surface with... fingerprints, etc. When using [DISC SELECT GUIDE] on the HOME MENU (page 56). z Tips • You can use it is damaged or is turned off. b Notes • Be careful not...
... may take some time to obstruct the operation with your camcorder is dirty with fingerprints. • If you catch the belt when closing the disc cover. while [DISC ACCESS] or [PREPARING TO OPEN] is displayed on the LCD screen • It may take up to 10 minutes to smudge the surface with... fingerprints, etc. When using [DISC SELECT GUIDE] on the HOME MENU (page 56). z Tips • You can use it is damaged or is turned off. b Notes • Be careful not...
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... the "Memory Stick Duo" out. Doing so may result in once and then slide it clicks. Otherwise, image data may be damaged. 28 Step 5: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" (Continued) 1 Open the LCD panel. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the "Memory Stick Duo" slot in the wrong direction, the...
... the "Memory Stick Duo" out. Doing so may result in once and then slide it clicks. Otherwise, image data may be damaged. 28 Step 5: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" (Continued) 1 Open the LCD panel. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the "Memory Stick Duo" slot in the wrong direction, the...
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... some time to display the VISUAL INDEX screen.) Returns to the recording screen Previous 6 images Next 6 images Returns to the recording screen Displays the movies Disc type Appears with ease (Easy Handycam) (Continued) Viewing recorded movies/still images 1 Turn the POWER switch A to view. Return (to the VISUAL INDEX screen) Beginning...
... some time to display the VISUAL INDEX screen.) Returns to the recording screen Previous 6 images Next 6 images Returns to the recording screen Displays the movies Disc type Appears with ease (Easy Handycam) (Continued) Viewing recorded movies/still images 1 Turn the POWER switch A to view. Return (to the VISUAL INDEX screen) Beginning...
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...played back. • 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 are formatted in VIDEO mode (p. 12). • (OPTION) will not appear. • Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you ... to [DATE/TIME] (p. 65). Slide show button (page 39) Previous/Next Recording/Playback z Tips • The screen returns to "finalize" the disc. For details on a DVD device or a computer, you need to the VISUAL INDEX screen when the movies from the screen. To cancel Easy Handycam ...
...played back. • 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 are formatted in VIDEO mode (p. 12). • (OPTION) will not appear. • Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you ... to [DATE/TIME] (p. 65). Slide show button (page 39) Previous/Next Recording/Playback z Tips • The screen returns to "finalize" the disc. For details on a DVD device or a computer, you need to the VISUAL INDEX screen when the movies from the screen. To cancel Easy Handycam ...
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Recording DCR-DVD106E/DVD108E/ DVD109E/DVD608E (HOME) D POWER switch A (HOME) E PHOTO F Open the Lens cover (p. 25) START/STOP C DCR-DVD306E/DVD308E/ DVD708E START/STOP C (HOME) D START/STOP B Adjusting the grip belt Adjust and fasten the grip belt as illustrated, and hold your camcorder, and do not disconnect the battery or AC Adaptor. 32 Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder properly. b Notes • If the access lamps (page 26, 27) is on after recording is finished, it means data is still being written onto the disc or "Memory Stick Duo."
Recording DCR-DVD106E/DVD108E/ DVD109E/DVD608E (HOME) D POWER switch A (HOME) E PHOTO F Open the Lens cover (p. 25) START/STOP C DCR-DVD306E/DVD308E/ DVD708E START/STOP C (HOME) D START/STOP B Adjusting the grip belt Adjust and fasten the grip belt as illustrated, and hold your camcorder, and do not disconnect the battery or AC Adaptor. 32 Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder properly. b Notes • If the access lamps (page 26, 27) is on after recording is finished, it means data is still being written onto the disc or "Memory Stick Duo."
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... stop recording, press START/STOP again. Recording/Playback Movies Movies are recorded on the "Memory Stick Duo." Still Images Still images are recorded on the disc. For the number of HOME MENU t [MOVIE] or [PHOTO]. Continued , 33 When disappears, the image has been recorded. To switch to...
... stop recording, press START/STOP again. Recording/Playback Movies Movies are recorded on the "Memory Stick Duo." Still Images Still images are recorded on the disc. For the number of HOME MENU t [MOVIE] or [PHOTO]. Continued , 33 When disappears, the image has been recorded. To switch to...
