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...to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from your camcorder You can use Sony discs or discs with an *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for details. Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following when either of the respective lamps of ...PRO" and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" can be used with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment Be sure to the camcorder. See page 12 for your camcorder (Continued) - 8cm DVD-RW - 8cm DVD+RW - 8cm DVD-R - 8cm DVD+R DL Use the discs with 4 "Memory Stick PRO" compatible equipment. • Do not attach a label ...
...to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from your camcorder You can use Sony discs or discs with an *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for details. Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following when either of the respective lamps of ...PRO" and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" can be used with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment Be sure to the camcorder. See page 12 for your camcorder (Continued) - 8cm DVD-RW - 8cm DVD+RW - 8cm DVD-R - 8cm DVD+R DL Use the discs with 4 "Memory Stick PRO" compatible equipment. • Do not attach a label ...
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...The LCD screen and the viewfinder are based on a DVD-R/DVD+R DL. Take images of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems ...differ depending on the LCD screen and the viewfinder. Change the screen language before using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are normal results of recording media and other materials may result in Germany, and Sony... might cause your recordings on a TV, you record them on the model DCR-DVD308E. • Disc in the correct way. However, there may look...
...The LCD screen and the viewfinder are based on a DVD-R/DVD+R DL. Take images of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems ...differ depending on the LCD screen and the viewfinder. Change the screen language before using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are normal results of recording media and other materials may result in Germany, and Sony... might cause your recordings on a TV, you record them on the model DCR-DVD308E. • Disc in the correct way. However, there may look...
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... 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... 46 Deleting 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 (MANAGE DISC/... Recording additional scenes after finalizing 58 Customizing your camcorder What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of Contents Read this before operating your...
... 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... 46 Deleting 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 (MANAGE DISC/... Recording additional scenes after finalizing 58 Customizing your camcorder What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of Contents Read this before operating your...
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Since no rewinding is necessary prior to recording, you can also be recorded only on 8cm DVD*. The disc does not wear out no risk that shows the same 16:9 angle of ...disc last for a long time. 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. b Notes • Still images can do is no... onto the disc. Taking beautiful shots easily No rewinding to do with your camcorder Your camcorder records image data on "Memory Stick Duo." Enjoying with your...
Since no rewinding is necessary prior to recording, you can also be recorded only on 8cm DVD*. The disc does not wear out no risk that shows the same 16:9 angle of ...disc last for a long time. 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. b Notes • Still images can do is no... onto the disc. Taking beautiful shots easily No rewinding to do with your camcorder Your camcorder records image data on "Memory Stick Duo." Enjoying with your...
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... a computer without requiring playback. Discs are also recorded with 5.1ch surround sound to create your original DVD. Using the supplied software to edit and copy (p.78) Picture Motion Browser, the software supplied with your camcorder allows you want to view. Playback on widescreen TV and home theater (p.40) Images recorded in your...
... a computer without requiring playback. Discs are also recorded with 5.1ch surround sound to create your original DVD. Using the supplied software to edit and copy (p.78) Picture Motion Browser, the software supplied with your camcorder allows you want to view. Playback on widescreen TV and home theater (p.40) Images recorded in your...
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Choosing a disc Your camcorder is indicated as and VR mode as 9M and 6M in DVD devices that support VR mode. It does not support 12cm discs. M stands for DVD-RW When you use a double-sided disc, you can be played back in the table show the average bit rate. A finalized ..., you can be erased. VIDEO mode and VR mode Glossary (p.117) 12 In VIDEO mode, only the most DVD devices, especially after finalizing. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Recording time Expected recordable time on...
Choosing a disc Your camcorder is indicated as and VR mode as 9M and 6M in DVD devices that support VR mode. It does not support 12cm discs. M stands for DVD-RW When you use a double-sided disc, you can be played back in the table show the average bit rate. A finalized ..., you can be erased. VIDEO mode and VR mode Glossary (p.117) 12 In VIDEO mode, only the most DVD devices, especially after finalizing. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Recording time Expected recordable time on...
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Enjoying with your DVD device to malfunction. 13 Deleting or editing recordings on your camcorder Disc format features Disc types and symbols Figures in parentheses ( ) indicate page numbers. Using a disc repeatedly even if the disc becomes full by...). z *1 Refer to the instruction manual of your camcorder (p.26). *3 Finalizing is not finalized may cause the computer to see whether it with your camcorder (46) - DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-R DVD+R DL Symbols used in a DVD drive on other devices (42) z *1z*1 *1-*3 z z Creating the DVD menu when you finalize the disc z (45) -...
Enjoying with your DVD device to malfunction. 13 Deleting or editing recordings on your camcorder Disc format features Disc types and symbols Figures in parentheses ( ) indicate page numbers. Using a disc repeatedly even if the disc becomes full by...). z *1 Refer to the instruction manual of your camcorder (p.26). *3 Finalizing is not finalized may cause the computer to see whether it with your camcorder (46) - DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-R DVD+R DL Symbols used in a DVD drive on other devices (42) z *1z*1 *1-*3 z z Creating the DVD menu when you finalize the disc z (45) -...
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..., see page 42. Finalize The disc can be played back in most DVD devices after finalizing. Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with any DVD device is free space left. Enjoying with your camcorder 4Viewing on another DVD device (See pages 42, 55.) To view a disc recorded on your... dealer. 15 Finalize Finalize Finalize Like commercially sold DVD, this disc can be played back in a device compatible with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on disc type. Unfinalizing allows you need to finalize it takes time to add recordings...
..., see page 42. Finalize The disc can be played back in most DVD devices after finalizing. Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with any DVD device is free space left. Enjoying with your camcorder 4Viewing on another DVD device (See pages 42, 55.) To view a disc recorded on your... dealer. 15 Finalize Finalize Finalize Like commercially sold DVD, this disc can be played back in a device compatible with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on disc type. Unfinalizing allows you need to finalize it takes time to add recordings...
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... b Notes • Remove dust or fingerprints from the LCD screen. x DVD-RW/DVD+RW A screen appears to step 5. You do not want to use [DISC SELECT GUIDE]. It may take some time for the camcorder to steps after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from the disc beforehand, using a ...single-sided disc. 4 Close the disc cover. [DISC ACCESS] appears on the screen. x DVD-R/DVD+R DL You can start recording immediately after step 5. x DVD-RW Select the recording format, [VIDEO]...
... b Notes • Remove dust or fingerprints from the LCD screen. x DVD-RW/DVD+RW A screen appears to step 5. You do not want to use [DISC SELECT GUIDE]. It may take some time for the camcorder to steps after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from the disc beforehand, using a ...single-sided disc. 4 Close the disc cover. [DISC ACCESS] appears on the screen. x DVD-R/DVD+R DL You can start recording immediately after step 5. x DVD-RW Select the recording format, [VIDEO]...
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... number of recordable images vary, depending on the disc. b Notes • Be careful not to obstruct the operation with your camcorder to VIDEO mode. while the ACCESS lamp is on - x DVD+RW Select the aspect ratio of the movie, [16:9 WIDE] or [4:3], then touch . 6 Touch [YES]. 7 Touch when...the previously recorded images from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 29) is set incorrectly, it may cause your hand or other objects, etc., when opening or closing the disc cover, it may cause your camcorder to malfunction. • Do not...
... number of recordable images vary, depending on the disc. b Notes • Be careful not to obstruct the operation with your camcorder to VIDEO mode. while the ACCESS lamp is on - x DVD+RW Select the aspect ratio of the movie, [16:9 WIDE] or [4:3], then touch . 6 Touch [YES]. 7 Touch when...the previously recorded images from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 29) is set incorrectly, it may cause your hand or other objects, etc., when opening or closing the disc cover, it may cause your camcorder to malfunction. • Do not...
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...switch. 3 Insert the disc that the power of your camcorder is set to create a DVD menu and finalize the disc, the DVD menu appears for finalizing. • Use the AC Adaptor as shown below: DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) DVD-RW (VR mode) DVD+RW DVD-R DVD+R DL 44 The shorter the amount of material recorded ... to a maximum of several hours to off . z Tips • When you connect the AC Adaptor and turn on your camcorder again. Making the disc compatible with playback on other than DVD-RW (VR mode), Z flashes after the (Movie) or (Still) lamp goes off and disconnect the AC Adaptor after finalizing...
...switch. 3 Insert the disc that the power of your camcorder is set to create a DVD menu and finalize the disc, the DVD menu appears for finalizing. • Use the AC Adaptor as shown below: DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) DVD-RW (VR mode) DVD+RW DVD-R DVD+R DL 44 The shorter the amount of material recorded ... to a maximum of several hours to off . z Tips • When you connect the AC Adaptor and turn on your camcorder again. Making the disc compatible with playback on other than DVD-RW (VR mode), Z flashes after the (Movie) or (Still) lamp goes off and disconnect the AC Adaptor after finalizing...
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... Tips • You can select up to 100 images at once. • You can connect your camcorder. COMPUTER You can delete images on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" (p.46). Insert a recorded disc or "Memory ...the image that you to confirm the image. 46 Deleting the movies on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" using your camcorder. The selected image is marked with . Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to edit or print images on ... onto your computer for viewing, editing or creating an original DVD. (OTHERS) category Item list DELETE You can create and edit a Playlist (p. 49).
... Tips • You can select up to 100 images at once. • You can connect your camcorder. COMPUTER You can delete images on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" (p.46). Insert a recorded disc or "Memory ...the image that you to confirm the image. 46 Deleting the movies on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" using your camcorder. The selected image is marked with . Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to edit or print images on ... onto your computer for viewing, editing or creating an original DVD. (OTHERS) category Item list DELETE You can create and edit a Playlist (p. 49).
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...movie DVD +RW In step 3, touch [ LAST SCENE DEL] t t [YES] t . Editing In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t . It may damage the disc. • If the deleted movie is deleted also from the Playlist. • Even if you delete unnecessary images from your camcorder while ...step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t . "Memory Stick Duo" is marked with . z Tips • The images recorded by this camcorder and stored onto a disc are called "original." 3 Touch [ DELETE]. 4 Touch the still image that you can make additional recording. • To delete all movies ...
...movie DVD +RW In step 3, touch [ LAST SCENE DEL] t t [YES] t . Editing In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t . It may damage the disc. • If the deleted movie is deleted also from the Playlist. • Even if you delete unnecessary images from your camcorder while ...step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t . "Memory Stick Duo" is marked with . z Tips • The images recorded by this camcorder and stored onto a disc are called "original." 3 Touch [ DELETE]. 4 Touch the still image that you can make additional recording. • To delete all movies ...
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... S VIDEO jack IN S VIDEO VIDEO (Yellow) 1 (White) AUDIO (Red) VIDEO (White) AUDIO (Red) A/V OUT jack 2 : Video/Signal flow VCRs or DVD/ HDD recorders A A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect to the input jack of the A/V connecting cable with an A/V connecting cable. b Notes • To hide the...the date/time and camera settings data, display them on the screen (p. 65). • When you are connecting your camcorder to the audio input jack on your camcorder to other device. Connect the device in either of the following ways. b Notes • Since dubbing is not necessary...
... S VIDEO jack IN S VIDEO VIDEO (Yellow) 1 (White) AUDIO (Red) VIDEO (White) AUDIO (Red) A/V OUT jack 2 : Video/Signal flow VCRs or DVD/ HDD recorders A A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect to the input jack of the A/V connecting cable with an A/V connecting cable. b Notes • To hide the...the date/time and camera settings data, display them on the screen (p. 65). • When you are connecting your camcorder to the audio input jack on your camcorder to other device. Connect the device in either of the following ways. b Notes • Since dubbing is not necessary...
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...turn on the printer. Set [TV TYPE] according to the recording device (VCR or DVD/ HDD recorder) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) 1 or an A/V connecting cable with your camcorder. When connection is finished, stop the recording device, and then your recording device for details...to the printer 1 Turn on the "Memory Stick Duo" will be displayed. Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" containing still images into your camcorder. 2 Turn on the screen automatically. 3 Touch [ PRINT]. Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) You can guarantee the operation of ...
...turn on the printer. Set [TV TYPE] according to the recording device (VCR or DVD/ HDD recorder) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) 1 or an A/V connecting cable with your camcorder. When connection is finished, stop the recording device, and then your recording device for details...to the printer 1 Turn on the "Memory Stick Duo" will be displayed. Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" containing still images into your camcorder. 2 Turn on the screen automatically. 3 Touch [ PRINT]. Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) You can guarantee the operation of ...
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DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you of your device. • If you have created a DVD menu (p. 45), you can select the desired scene in a position such as that a vertically installed device is installed on it may cause a malfunction. • Make ... DISC/MEMORY) category Item list FINALIZE You can enable discs to be played on other devices by your camcorder on other DVD devices. DISC INFO You can format and use the disc again (p. 57). DVD+RW do not guarantee proper playback on some computers. Continued , 55 FORMAT You can display the disc information...
DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you of your device. • If you have created a DVD menu (p. 45), you can select the desired scene in a position such as that a vertically installed device is installed on it may cause a malfunction. • Make ... DISC/MEMORY) category Item list FINALIZE You can enable discs to be played on other devices by your camcorder on other DVD devices. DISC INFO You can format and use the disc again (p. 57). DVD+RW do not guarantee proper playback on some computers. Continued , 55 FORMAT You can display the disc information...
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...Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, then connect the mains lead to the VIDEO mode. Cancel the protection with a new disc. x DVD+RW Select the aspect ratio of a DVD-RW (VR mode)/ DVD+RW, formatting deletes all images on a finalized disc. A DVD-R/DVD+R DL cannot be finalized again to the ...One of the following steps if your disc is fixed to the wall socket. 2 Turn on your camcorder. 3 Insert the disc that has been protected on other devices.* * To create the DVD menu on a DVD+RW, finalize the disc again (p. 42). 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack...
...Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, then connect the mains lead to the VIDEO mode. Cancel the protection with a new disc. x DVD+RW Select the aspect ratio of a DVD-RW (VR mode)/ DVD+RW, formatting deletes all images on a finalized disc. A DVD-R/DVD+R DL cannot be finalized again to the ...One of the following steps if your disc is fixed to the wall socket. 2 Turn on your camcorder. 3 Insert the disc that has been protected on other devices.* * To create the DVD menu on a DVD+RW, finalize the disc again (p. 42). 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack...
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... the POWER switch or buttons - When using the finalized DVD-RW (VR mode), you can record additional movies on the finalized DVD-RWs/DVD+RWs after the following operations when [Executing...] is on your camcorder. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder. 4 Touch (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) of the (HOME... all images on a "Memory Stick Duo." 1 Turn on the disc without an additional steps. When using DVD+RW If you have created a DVD menu (p. 45) during finalizing, you want to format into your camcorder. 3 Touch (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) t [ FORMAT] 4 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 5 When ...
... the POWER switch or buttons - When using the finalized DVD-RW (VR mode), you can record additional movies on the finalized DVD-RWs/DVD+RWs after the following operations when [Executing...] is on your camcorder. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder. 4 Touch (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) of the (HOME... all images on a "Memory Stick Duo." 1 Turn on the disc without an additional steps. When using DVD+RW If you have created a DVD menu (p. 45) during finalizing, you want to format into your camcorder. 3 Touch (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) t [ FORMAT] 4 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 5 When ...
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... wish to record additional scenes. • You cannot record additional material on the DVD-R/DVD+R DL. 59 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 ...socket. 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...
... wish to record additional scenes. • You cannot record additional material on the DVD-R/DVD+R DL. 59 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 ...socket. 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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... movies imported to a computer You can create an original DVD from image data imported from your camcorder. x Copying a disc t Video Disc Copier You can copy all the software applications. It is required. About "First Step Guide" The "First Step Guide" is an ... OS has been upgraded or in a slide show. x Editing images imported to a computer x Creating an original DVD You can manage movies and still images by date and time of all the images on your camcorder and computer and making settings, to have DirectX installed.) Sound system: Direct Sound compatible sound card Memory...
... movies imported to a computer You can create an original DVD from image data imported from your camcorder. x Copying a disc t Video Disc Copier You can copy all the software applications. It is required. About "First Step Guide" The "First Step Guide" is an ... OS has been upgraded or in a slide show. x Editing images imported to a computer x Creating an original DVD You can manage movies and still images by date and time of all the images on your camcorder and computer and making settings, to have DirectX installed.) Sound system: Direct Sound compatible sound card Memory...