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...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 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...images 46 Dividing the image 48 Creating the Playlist 49 Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 52 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer 53 Utilizing recording media...
...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 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...images 46 Dividing the image 48 Creating the Playlist 49 Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 52 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer 53 Utilizing recording media...
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... Duo" You can start . • To delete all of the previously recorded images from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with or (p. 99). z Tips • When you use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 29) is set incorrectly, it may take some time to remove the disc... • It may take up to 10 minutes to remove a disc if it is damaged or is fixed to record new images, see page 64. x DVD+RW Select the aspect ratio of the camcorder, then open the disc cover. 2 Press the disc holder in the center of recordable images vary, depending...
... Duo" You can start . • To delete all of the previously recorded images from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with or (p. 99). z Tips • When you use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 29) is set incorrectly, it may take some time to remove the disc... • It may take up to 10 minutes to remove a disc if it is damaged or is fixed to record new images, see page 64. x DVD+RW Select the aspect ratio of the camcorder, then open the disc cover. 2 Press the disc holder in the center of recordable images vary, depending...
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...they are automatically set (p. 83). [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation.] may appear if operations not available during pause. • You can neither delete nor edit movies on finalize operation, see page 83. • DVD-RW are fixed. b Notes • For DVD-R, DVD+R DL, you cannot reuse the disc or record ... 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). For details on the disc during Easy Handycam operation (p. 58). 31 from the one you selected through the one at the end of ...
...they are automatically set (p. 83). [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation.] may appear if operations not available during pause. • You can neither delete nor edit movies on finalize operation, see page 83. • DVD-RW are fixed. b Notes • For DVD-R, DVD+R DL, you cannot reuse the disc or record ... 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). For details on the disc during Easy Handycam operation (p. 58). 31 from the one you selected through the one at the end of ...
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... that you cannot record additional movies onto the disc after adding a recording (p.44) Playback on other DVD device Finalize Only in a DVD device after finalizing the disc during Easy Handycam operation. Continued , 43 b Notes • Even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you wish to add a recording. To do so, cancel Easy...
... that you cannot record additional movies onto the disc after adding a recording (p.44) Playback on other DVD device Finalize Only in a DVD device after finalizing the disc during Easy Handycam operation. Continued , 43 b Notes • Even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you wish to add a recording. To do so, cancel Easy...
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Select [NO MENU] if you do not create a DVD menu. 3 Touch . 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]. b Notes • The DVD menu style is fixed to [STYLE1] during the Easy Handycam operation. 45
Select [NO MENU] if you do not create a DVD menu. 3 Touch . 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]. b Notes • The DVD menu style is fixed to [STYLE1] during the Easy Handycam operation. 45
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... still images on a connected PictBridge printer (p. 53). b Notes • You cannot retrieve the deleted images. • You cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation. Deleting the movies on the disc 1 Touch (OTHERS) of the (HOME) menu t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ DELETE]....Memory Stick Duo" into your computer for viewing, editing or creating an original DVD. (OTHERS) category Item list DELETE You can delete images on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 48). Cancel the Easy Handycam operation first. z Tips • You can select up to 100 images...
... still images on a connected PictBridge printer (p. 53). b Notes • You cannot retrieve the deleted images. • You cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation. Deleting the movies on the disc 1 Touch (OTHERS) of the (HOME) menu t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ DELETE]....Memory Stick Duo" into your computer for viewing, editing or creating an original DVD. (OTHERS) category Item list DELETE You can delete images on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 48). Cancel the Easy Handycam operation first. z Tips • You can select up to 100 images...
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...want to the VIDEO mode. b Notes • Use the AC Adaptor as the power source to your disc is DVD-RW or DVD+RW. z Tips • When 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 view ...its contents on your camcorder. 3 Insert the disc that has been protected on other devices. • In the case of DVD+RW , you format a ...
...want to the VIDEO mode. b Notes • Use the AC Adaptor as the power source to your disc is DVD-RW or DVD+RW. z Tips • When 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 view ...its contents on your camcorder. 3 Insert the disc that has been protected on other devices. • In the case of DVD+RW , you format a ...
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...lamp. 3 Insert the finalized disc into 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 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. A confirmation screen appears to prompt you to confirm that you wish...power during the operation. • Do 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. Utilizing recording media 4 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 5 When [Completed.] appears, touch .
...lamp. 3 Insert the finalized disc into 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 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. A confirmation screen appears to prompt you to confirm that you wish...power during the operation. • Do 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. Utilizing recording media 4 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 5 When [Completed.] appears, touch .
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...a while in a cool place. The menu settings have been changed. • Most menu items automatically return to OFF (CHG) for DVD-RW: [VIDEO] • The following buttons/functions are reset.) • The temperature of the AC Adaptor to shoot after about 1...- [WHITE BAL. ] - [MICREF LEVEL] Troubleshooting Continued , 83 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 ...
...a while in a cool place. The menu settings have been changed. • Most menu items automatically return to OFF (CHG) for DVD-RW: [VIDEO] • The following buttons/functions are reset.) • The temperature of the AC Adaptor to shoot after about 1...- [WHITE BAL. ] - [MICREF LEVEL] Troubleshooting Continued , 83 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 ...
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...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. •...; Vibration occurs depending 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 disc. Change the setting of [A.SHUT OFF] (p....
...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. •...; Vibration occurs depending 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 disc. Change the setting of [A.SHUT OFF] (p....
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... • The recording conditions are recording with the disc. Turn off your camcorder is DVD+RW. The BACK LIGHT function does not function. • The BACK LIGHT function cannot...lamp. This is not malfunction. This is not a malfunction. The recording angle looks different (DCR-DVD306E/DVD308E/DVD708E). • The recording angle may look different depending on the mode of a disc. ...Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 63). • [STEADYSHOT] may not be used during Easy Handycam operation. This is a time difference between the point where you press START/STOP and the actual ...
... • The recording conditions are recording with the disc. Turn off your camcorder is DVD+RW. The BACK LIGHT function does not function. • The BACK LIGHT function cannot...lamp. This is not malfunction. This is not a malfunction. The recording angle looks different (DCR-DVD306E/DVD308E/DVD708E). • The recording angle may look different depending on the mode of a disc. ...Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 63). • [STEADYSHOT] may not be used during Easy Handycam operation. This is a time difference between the point where you press START/STOP and the actual ...
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... cannot add still images in the instruction manual of the playback device for deleting data (p. 13). • You cannot delete movie during the Easy Handycam operation. • A scene protected on the device being used. A scene cannot be deleted. • Your disc may not be configured for ... layer changes. " " is full, or the added scenes exceed 999. is not recognized. • Clean the disc using a soft cloth (p. 99). DVD+RW Playback freezes for an instant between the scenes. • The image may be displayed correctly. - Playing back a disc on a device that is not...
... cannot add still images in the instruction manual of the playback device for deleting data (p. 13). • You cannot delete movie during the Easy Handycam operation. • A scene protected on the device being used. A scene cannot be deleted. • Your disc may not be configured for ... layer changes. " " is full, or the added scenes exceed 999. is not recognized. • Clean the disc using a soft cloth (p. 99). DVD+RW Playback freezes for an instant between the scenes. • The image may be displayed correctly. - Playing back a disc on a device that is not...
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...," and "libjpeg" software. You will find licenses (in your computer, you that is needed. 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 "libjpeg" software. You will find licenses (in your computer, you that is needed. 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...