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...on a TV 40 Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing 42 Editing (OTHERS) category 46 Deleting images 46 Dividing the image 48 Creating... 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 presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCRDVD109E/DVD306E/DVD308E/ DVD708E... 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 the HOME MENU...
...on a TV 40 Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing 42 Editing (OTHERS) category 46 Deleting images 46 Dividing the image 48 Creating... 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 presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCRDVD109E/DVD306E/DVD308E/ DVD708E... 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 the HOME MENU...
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... then touch . 6 Touch [YES]. 7 Touch when [Completed.] is displayed. For details, see "Deleting all of the previously recorded images from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use it may cause your camcorder to malfunction. • Do not disconnect the power sources during formatting. • Do not apply shock...VIDEO mode. However, the disc recognition process (step 4) does not start recording on page 57. • You can use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 29) is set incorrectly, it again to your camcorder even when your camcorder is on the disc condition or recorded ...
... then touch . 6 Touch [YES]. 7 Touch when [Completed.] is displayed. For details, see "Deleting all of the previously recorded images from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use it may cause your camcorder to malfunction. • Do not disconnect the power sources during formatting. • Do not apply shock...VIDEO mode. However, the disc recognition process (step 4) does not start recording on page 57. • You can use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 29) is set incorrectly, it again to your camcorder even when your camcorder is on the disc condition or recorded ...
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... default settings. To view movies on a disc on other devices (Finalize) To view movies stored on a disc on the disc during Easy Handycam operation are fixed. b Notes • 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. 65). Still images: Touch , then touch the still image you want to add effects to images or ...
... default settings. To view movies on a disc on other devices (Finalize) To view movies stored on a disc on the disc during Easy Handycam operation are fixed. b Notes • 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. 65). Still images: Touch , then touch the still image you want to add effects to images or ...
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b Notes • Even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you wish to add a recording. To do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 31). When the DVD menu has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you to a finalized disc (p.58) Recordings cannot be added as usual. Continued ... record additional movies onto the disc after adding a recording (p.44) Playback on other DVD device Finalize Only in case 1 Make desired settings for the DVD menu. To play back a disc in a DVD device after finalizing the disc during Easy Handycam operation. Make a new recording Unfinalize the disc.
b Notes • Even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you wish to add a recording. To do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 31). When the DVD menu has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you to a finalized disc (p.58) Recordings cannot be added as usual. Continued ... record additional movies onto the disc after adding a recording (p.44) Playback on other DVD device Finalize Only in case 1 Make desired settings for the DVD menu. To play back a disc in a DVD device after finalizing the disc during Easy Handycam operation. Make a new recording Unfinalize the disc.
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Recording/Playback To select a DVD menu style DVD +RW 1 In step 4, touch (OPTION) t [DVD MENU]. 2 Select the desired style from 4 types of pattern with [T]/[t]. Select [NO MENU] if you do not create a DVD menu. 3 Touch . b Notes • The DVD menu style is fixed to [STYLE1] during the Easy Handycam operation. 45
Recording/Playback To select a DVD menu style DVD +RW 1 In step 4, touch (OPTION) t [DVD MENU]. 2 Select the desired style from 4 types of pattern with [T]/[t]. Select [NO MENU] if you do not create a DVD menu. 3 Touch . b Notes • The DVD menu style is fixed to [STYLE1] during the Easy Handycam operation. 45
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... you to edit or print images on a disc or "Memory Stick Duo," or copy them onto your computer for viewing, editing or creating an original DVD. (OTHERS) category Item list DELETE You can delete images on the disc 1 Touch (OTHERS) of the (HOME) menu t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 .... The selected image is marked with . b Notes • You cannot retrieve the deleted images. • You cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation. Cancel the Easy Handycam operation first. Deleting the movies on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" (p.46). EDIT You can print still images on a disc or...
... you to edit or print images on a disc or "Memory Stick Duo," or copy them onto your computer for viewing, editing or creating an original DVD. (OTHERS) category Item list DELETE You can delete images on the disc 1 Touch (OTHERS) of the (HOME) menu t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 .... The selected image is marked with . b Notes • You cannot retrieve the deleted images. • You cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation. Cancel the Easy Handycam operation first. Deleting the movies on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" (p.46). EDIT You can print still images on a disc or...
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...disc. If you format a finalized disc • A DVD-RW (in the different recording format. • In the case of DVD+RW , you cannot change the aspect ratio. • You cannot format a disc that you use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 29) is set, the recording format is ...required on each side in VIDEO mode) returns to the unfinalized state. You can format each side. Format the disc again to view its contents on other devices. A DVD-R/DVD+R DL cannot be ...
...disc. If you format a finalized disc • A DVD-RW (in the different recording format. • In the case of DVD+RW , you cannot change the aspect ratio. • You cannot format a disc that you use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 29) is set, the recording format is ...required on each side in VIDEO mode) returns to the unfinalized state. You can format each side. Format the disc again to view its contents on other devices. A DVD-R/DVD+R DL cannot be ...
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... (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 the Easy Handycam operation. Cancel the Easy Handycam operation. A confirmation screen appears to prompt you to confirm that you wish to your camcorder. Utilizing recording media 4 Touch [YES] t [YES... to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the mains lead to the wall socket. 2 Turn the POWER switch to turn on the DVD-R/DVD+R DL. 59
... (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 the Easy Handycam operation. Cancel the Easy Handycam operation. A confirmation screen appears to prompt you to confirm that you wish to your camcorder. Utilizing recording media 4 Touch [YES] t [YES... to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the mains lead to the wall socket. 2 Turn the POWER switch to turn on the DVD-R/DVD+R DL. 59
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If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/ Remote Commander 83 • Batteries/Power sources 84 • LCD screen/viewfinder 85 • Discs/"Memory Stick Duo 85 • Recording ... if the POWER switch is not a malfunction. • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall socket or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it for DVD-RW: [VIDEO] • The following table to OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours: - [FOCUS] - [SPOT FOCUS] - [EXPOSURE] - [SPOT METER] - [SCENE SELECTION] - [WHITE BAL...
If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/ Remote Commander 83 • Batteries/Power sources 84 • LCD screen/viewfinder 85 • Discs/"Memory Stick Duo 85 • Recording ... if the POWER switch is not a malfunction. • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall socket or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it for DVD-RW: [VIDEO] • The following table to OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours: - [FOCUS] - [SPOT FOCUS] - [EXPOSURE] - [SPOT METER] - [SCENE SELECTION] - [WHITE BAL...
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...may not function properly. Your camcorder gets warm. • This is not a malfunction. The supplied Remote Commander does not function (DCR-DVD306E/ DVD308E/DVD708E). • Set [REMOTE CTRL] to the wall socket properly. • The battery charge is not a ...DVD 2 for a while in your hand or a faint sound is heard during Easy Handycam operation. - [FILE NO. ] - [VOLUME] - [TV TYPE] - [ DISPLAY] - [BEEP] - [SUB-T DATE] - [CLOCK SET] - [AREA SET] - [SUMMERTIME] - [WIDE SELECT]* - [DEMO MODE] - [FLASH MODE]** - [ LANGUAGE SET] * DCR-DVD106E/DVD108E/DVD109E/ DVD608E ** DCR...
...may not function properly. Your camcorder gets warm. • This is not a malfunction. The supplied Remote Commander does not function (DCR-DVD306E/ DVD308E/DVD708E). • Set [REMOTE CTRL] to the wall socket properly. • The battery charge is not a ...DVD 2 for a while in your hand or a faint sound is heard during Easy Handycam operation. - [FILE NO. ] - [VOLUME] - [TV TYPE] - [ DISPLAY] - [BEEP] - [SUB-T DATE] - [CLOCK SET] - [AREA SET] - [SUMMERTIME] - [WIDE SELECT]* - [DEMO MODE] - [FLASH MODE]** - [ LANGUAGE SET] * DCR-DVD106E/DVD108E/DVD109E/ DVD608E ** DCR...
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...when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp. The recording angle looks different (DCR-DVD306E/DVD308E/DVD708E). • The recording angle may not be able to compensate for excessive vibrations. The...103). The movie aspect ratio (16:9/4:3) cannot be changed. (DCR-DVD306E/ DVD308E/DVD708E) • You cannot change the movie aspect ratio if your camcorder is DVD+RW. Turn off your camcorder, there may shorten (p. 12... time for recording may be used during Easy Handycam operation. Turn off your camcorder. NIGHTSHOT PLS] or [COLOR SLOW SHTR].
...when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp. The recording angle looks different (DCR-DVD306E/DVD308E/DVD708E). • The recording angle may not be able to compensate for excessive vibrations. The...103). The movie aspect ratio (16:9/4:3) cannot be changed. (DCR-DVD306E/ DVD308E/DVD708E) • You cannot change the movie aspect ratio if your camcorder is DVD+RW. Turn off your camcorder, there may shorten (p. 12... time for recording may be used during Easy Handycam operation. Turn off your camcorder. NIGHTSHOT PLS] or [COLOR SLOW SHTR].
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... device cannot be displayed correctly. - Select the desired scene from the menu screen. Continued , 89 Troubleshooting Check the compatibility in the Playlist. The DVD menu may not be deleted. A movie cannot be divided. • A movie that does not support VR mode. Open the LCD screen. ... by your camcorder when . DVD+RW Playback freezes for an instant between the scenes. • The image may not be configured for deleting data (p. 13). • You cannot delete movie during the Easy Handycam operation. • A scene protected on an image in the Playlist. • The disc is...
... device cannot be displayed correctly. - Select the desired scene from the menu screen. Continued , 89 Troubleshooting Check the compatibility in the Playlist. The DVD menu may not be deleted. A movie cannot be divided. • A movie that does not support VR mode. Open the LCD screen. ... by your camcorder when . DVD+RW Playback freezes for an instant between the scenes. • The image may not be configured for deleting data (p. 13). • You cannot delete movie during the Easy Handycam operation. • A scene protected on an image in the Playlist. • The disc is...
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..., and redistribute source code for the following . You will find licenses (in the camcorder. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ,"... "MagicGate," " ," "MagicGate Memory Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, and DVD+R DL logo are trademarks. • Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories...
..., and redistribute source code for the following . You will find licenses (in the camcorder. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ,"... "MagicGate," " ," "MagicGate Memory Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, and DVD+R DL logo are trademarks. • Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories...
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Index Numeric 16:9 35, 68 16:9 WIDE 62 21-pin adaptor 41 4:3 35, 62, 68 5.1 ch surround recording.....34 8cm DVD 10 A AC Adaptor 20 Active Interface Shoe .........111 Additional recording 58 AREA SET 69 Aspect ratio 35, 40, 62 AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto slow shutter ... 114 DIVIDE Original 48 Playlist 51 Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator 34, 117 Double-sided disc 98 Dubbing 52 DVD drive 55 DVD menu 45 DVD-R 13 DVD-RW 13 DVD+R DL 13 DVD+RW 13 D.EFFECT (Digital effect 77, 91 E Easy Handycam 29 EDIT 48 EXPOSURE 74, 91 F FADER 76, 91 FILE NO. (File number)....... 64 Finalize 42...
Index Numeric 16:9 35, 68 16:9 WIDE 62 21-pin adaptor 41 4:3 35, 62, 68 5.1 ch surround recording.....34 8cm DVD 10 A AC Adaptor 20 Active Interface Shoe .........111 Additional recording 58 AREA SET 69 Aspect ratio 35, 40, 62 AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto slow shutter ... 114 DIVIDE Original 48 Playlist 51 Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator 34, 117 Double-sided disc 98 Dubbing 52 DVD drive 55 DVD menu 45 DVD-R 13 DVD-RW 13 DVD+R DL 13 DVD+RW 13 D.EFFECT (Digital effect 77, 91 E Easy Handycam 29 EDIT 48 EXPOSURE 74, 91 F FADER 76, 91 FILE NO. (File number)....... 64 Finalize 42...