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... 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 presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCRDVD109E/DVD306E/DVD308E/ DVD708E 34 Recording in 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...
... 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 presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCRDVD109E/DVD306E/DVD308E/ DVD708E 34 Recording in 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...
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... 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 Handycam operation (p. 29). For items available in the (SETTINGS) category, see page 61. 16
... 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 Handycam operation (p. 29). For items available in the (SETTINGS) category, see page 61. 16
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Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 20) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p. 20) Mains lead (1) (p. 20) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 78) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 40, 52) USB cable (1) (p. 53) Wireless Remote Commander (DCRDVD306E/DVD308E/DVD708E) (1) (p. 113) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 19
Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 20) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p. 20) Mains lead (1) (p. 20) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 78) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 40, 52) USB cable (1) (p. 53) Wireless Remote Commander (DCRDVD306E/DVD308E/DVD708E) (1) (p. 113) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 19
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... with the recording side or pickup lens (p.104). while the ACCESS lamp is on page 57. • You can use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 29) is set incorrectly, it is damaged or is flashing - z Tips • You can start . • To delete all scenes on the disc (Formatting...
... with the recording side or pickup lens (p.104). while the ACCESS lamp is on page 57. • You can use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 29) is set incorrectly, it is damaged or is flashing - z Tips • You can start . • To delete all scenes on the disc (Formatting...
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...the lens cover (p. 25) If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), turn it while pressing the green button. * DCR-DVD106E/DVD108E/DVD109E/DVD608E ** DCR-DVD306E/DVD308E/DVD708E R Movies 1 Turn the POWER switch A until the (Still) lamp turns on. 2 Press EASY B. 2 ...Press EASY B. appears on the LCD screen. 3 Press PHOTO E to record the still image. * Movies are recorded in the [SP] recording mode. ** Still images are recorded with ease (Easy Handycam) Easy Handycam...
...the lens cover (p. 25) If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), turn it while pressing the green button. * DCR-DVD106E/DVD108E/DVD109E/DVD608E ** DCR-DVD306E/DVD308E/DVD708E R Movies 1 Turn the POWER switch A until the (Still) lamp turns on. 2 Press EASY B. 2 ...Press EASY B. appears on the LCD screen. 3 Press PHOTO E to record the still image. * Movies are recorded in the [SP] recording mode. ** Still images are recorded with ease (Easy Handycam) Easy Handycam...
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... 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 turn on each of the scene/ previous scene Stop (go to the VISUAL INDEX...
... 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 turn on each of the scene/ previous scene Stop (go to the VISUAL INDEX...
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... items are automatically set (p. 83). [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation.] may appear if operations not available during Easy Handycam operation (p. 58). 31 Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation. • Most of some buttons/functions during Easy Handycam operation since they are fixed. b Notes • For...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). To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY B again. The settings of the menu items automatically return to "finalize...
... items are automatically set (p. 83). [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation.] may appear if operations not available during Easy Handycam operation (p. 58). 31 Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation. • Most of some buttons/functions during Easy Handycam operation since they are fixed. b Notes • For...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). To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY B again. The settings of the menu items automatically return to "finalize...
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To do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 31). b Notes • Even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you wish to a finalized disc (p.58) Recordings cannot be added as .... Recording/Playback To add recordings to add a recording. Recordings can be added. To play back a disc in a DVD device after finalizing the disc during Easy Handycam operation.
To do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 31). b Notes • Even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you wish to a finalized disc (p.58) Recordings cannot be added as .... Recording/Playback To add recordings to add a recording. Recordings can be added. To play back a disc in a DVD device after finalizing the disc during Easy Handycam operation.
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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 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].
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... recorded on the playback screen from [DELETE] under (OPTION) t tab. b Notes • You cannot retrieve the deleted images. • You cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation. The selected image is marked with . Insert a recorded disc or "Memory Stick Duo" into your camcorder. Cancel the Easy... Handycam operation first. Press and hold the image on a connected PictBridge printer (p. 53). PRINT You can print still images on the LCD screen to confirm the...
... recorded on the playback screen from [DELETE] under (OPTION) t tab. b Notes • You cannot retrieve the deleted images. • You cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation. The selected image is marked with . Insert a recorded disc or "Memory Stick Duo" into your camcorder. Cancel the Easy... Handycam operation first. Press and hold the image on a connected PictBridge printer (p. 53). PRINT You can print still images on the LCD screen to confirm the...
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... after the dividing point has been selected with . Returns to the still images by the other device. b Notes • You cannot divide movies during Easy Handycam operation. Deleting images (Continued) Dividing the image - The selected movie starts playing. 4 Touch at the point where you press . 5 Touch t [YES] t . 48 Play and pause...
... after the dividing point has been selected with . Returns to the still images by the other device. b Notes • You cannot divide movies during Easy Handycam operation. Deleting images (Continued) Dividing the image - The selected movie starts playing. 4 Touch at the point where you press . 5 Touch t [YES] t . 48 Play and pause...
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It may occur from your camcorder. b Notes • You cannot add or edit movies during Easy Handycam operation. Cancel the Easy Handycam operation first. 1 Touch (OTHERS) of the movies that you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on the ...
It may occur from your camcorder. b Notes • You cannot add or edit movies during Easy Handycam operation. Cancel the Easy Handycam operation first. 1 Touch (OTHERS) of the movies that you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on the ...
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... each side in VIDEO mode) returns to the VIDEO mode. The disc must be formatted. z Tips • When you use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 29) is set, the recording format is no need to change the movie aspect ratio midway. You can format each side. Continued , 57 A DVD...
... each side in VIDEO mode) returns to the VIDEO mode. The disc must be formatted. z Tips • When you use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 29) is set, the recording format is no need to change the movie aspect ratio midway. You can format each side. Continued , 57 A DVD...
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Utilizing recording media 4 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 5 When [Completed.] appears, touch . Cancel the Easy Handycam operation. A confirmation screen appears to prompt you to confirm that you wish to turn on the (Movie) lamp. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder. 1 ... not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the operation. • A DVD menu created during 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...
Utilizing recording media 4 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 5 When [Completed.] appears, touch . Cancel the Easy Handycam operation. A confirmation screen appears to prompt you to confirm that you wish to turn on the (Movie) lamp. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder. 1 ... not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the operation. • A DVD menu created during 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...
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...*3 23 AREA SET 69 SUMMERTIME 69 LANGUAGE SET*3 69 GENERAL SET (p. 70) Items Page DEMO MODE 70 CALIBRATION 103 A.SHUT OFF 70 REMOTE CTRL*2 70 *1 DCR-DVD106E/DVD108E/DVD109E/ DVD608E *2 DCR-DVD306E/DVD308E/DVD708E *3 Also available during Easy Handycam operation. *4 Only [SOUND SETTINGS] is available during Easy...
...*3 23 AREA SET 69 SUMMERTIME 69 LANGUAGE SET*3 69 GENERAL SET (p. 70) Items Page DEMO MODE 70 CALIBRATION 103 A.SHUT OFF 70 REMOTE CTRL*2 70 *1 DCR-DVD106E/DVD108E/DVD109E/ DVD608E *2 DCR-DVD306E/DVD308E/DVD708E *3 Also available during Easy Handycam operation. *4 Only [SOUND SETTINGS] is available during Easy...
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... displayed in the context of your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation. (OPTION) 1 3 1 Tab 2 Touch the desired item. Customizing your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on the recording/playback status of the operation. Continued , 71 If you cannot...
... displayed in the context of your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation. (OPTION) 1 3 1 Tab 2 Touch the desired item. Customizing your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on the recording/playback status of the operation. Continued , 71 If you cannot...
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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 •... Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other devices 90 • Connecting to a computer 90 • Functions that cannot be used simultaneously 90 Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/Remote Commander The power does not turn on. • Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 20). • Connect the plug...
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 •... Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other devices 90 • Connecting to a computer 90 • Functions that cannot be used simultaneously 90 Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/Remote Commander The power does not turn on. • Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 20). • Connect the plug...
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...function properly. Change the setting of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 70), or turn on the power again, or use the supplied Remote Commander (DCR-DVD306E/ DVD308E/DVD708E). • Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for your DVD device, or cover the sensor of the...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-DVD306E/DVD308E/DVD708E Your camcorder vibrates. •...
...function properly. Change the setting of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 70), or turn on the power again, or use the supplied Remote Commander (DCR-DVD306E/ DVD308E/DVD708E). • Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for your DVD device, or cover the sensor of the...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-DVD306E/DVD308E/DVD708E Your camcorder vibrates. •...
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... 12). The auto focus does not function. • Set [FOCUS] to [ON] (p. 63). • [STEADYSHOT] may not be used during Easy Handycam operation. This is less than the expected approximate recording time of a disc. • Depending on the mode of the image is not a malfunction. The ...recording angle looks different (DCR-DVD306E/DVD308E/DVD708E). • The recording angle may look different depending on an object, such as a fast moving object, the time available for...
... 12). The auto focus does not function. • Set [FOCUS] to [ON] (p. 63). • [STEADYSHOT] may not be used during Easy Handycam operation. This is less than the expected approximate recording time of a disc. • Depending on the mode of the image is not a malfunction. The ...recording angle looks different (DCR-DVD306E/DVD308E/DVD708E). • The recording angle may look different depending on an object, such as a fast moving object, the time available for...
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... to edit because of the condition of the data may not be configured for deleting data (p. 13). • You cannot delete movie during the Easy Handycam operation. • A scene protected on another device cannot be configured for an instant when the recording layer changes. A scene cannot be deleted. • Your disc...
... to edit because of the condition of the data may not be configured for deleting data (p. 13). • You cannot delete movie during the Easy Handycam operation. • A scene protected on another device cannot be configured for an instant when the recording layer changes. A scene cannot be deleted. • Your disc...