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... for recording 27 Step 5: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo 28 Recording/Playback Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam 31 Recording 34 Zooming 36 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording 36 Using the flash 36 Recording high quality still images during...PB zoom 43 Playing back a series of Contents Read this before operating your camcorder 5 Subject examples and solutions 11 Enjoying with your camcorder What you can do with playback on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing 46 Editing (OTHERS) category 50 Deleting images 50 Dividing the image...
... for recording 27 Step 5: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo 28 Recording/Playback Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam 31 Recording 34 Zooming 36 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording 36 Using the flash 36 Recording high quality still images during...PB zoom 43 Playing back a series of Contents Read this before operating your camcorder 5 Subject examples and solutions 11 Enjoying with your camcorder What you can do with playback on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing 46 Editing (OTHERS) category 50 Deleting images 50 Dividing the image...
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... on the HOME MENU (page 60). z Tips • The number of the previously recorded images from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is set incorrectly, it may cause your camcorder to malfunction. • Do not disconnect the power sources during formatting. • Do not apply shock...
... on the HOME MENU (page 60). z Tips • The number of the previously recorded images from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is set incorrectly, it may cause your camcorder to malfunction. • Do not disconnect the power sources during formatting. • Do not apply shock...
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...setup changes (p.18, 64). b Notes • You can neither delete nor edit movies on finalize operation, see page 88. • DVD-RW are fixed. Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation You cannot use some menu items are formatted in VIDEO mode (p. 14). • (OPTION) will not appear. • Cancel ...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. 71). Still images: Touch , then touch the still image you want to add effects to images...
...setup changes (p.18, 64). b Notes • You can neither delete nor edit movies on finalize operation, see page 88. • DVD-RW are fixed. Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation You cannot use some menu items are formatted in VIDEO mode (p. 14). • (OPTION) will not appear. • Cancel ...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. 71). Still images: Touch , then touch the still image you want to add effects to images...
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...to confirm that you cannot record additional movies onto the disc after adding a recording (p.48) Playback on other DVD device Finalize Only in a DVD device after finalizing the disc during Easy Handycam operation. Make a new recording Unfinalize the disc. Recordings can be added. To play back a disc in... case 1 Make desired settings for the DVD menu. b Notes • Even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you wish to add a ...
...to confirm that you cannot record additional movies onto the disc after adding a recording (p.48) Playback on other DVD device Finalize Only in a DVD device after finalizing the disc during Easy Handycam operation. Make a new recording Unfinalize the disc. Recordings can be added. To play back a disc in... case 1 Make desired settings for the DVD menu. b Notes • Even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you wish to add a ...
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b Notes • The DVD menu style is fixed to [STYLE1] during the Easy Handycam operation. 49 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. 49 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 .
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... can delete images on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 52). Editing (OTHERS) category This category enables you want to delete. Cancel the Easy Handycam operation first. Press and hold the image on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 50). PRINT You can print still images on the disc 1 ... 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 connect your camcorder. COMPUTER You can delete images on the LCD screen to confirm the image. 50 The selected image is marked with...
... can delete images on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 52). Editing (OTHERS) category This category enables you want to delete. Cancel the Easy Handycam operation first. Press and hold the image on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 50). PRINT You can print still images on the disc 1 ... 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 connect your camcorder. COMPUTER You can delete images on the LCD screen to confirm the image. 50 The selected image is marked with...
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...format each side in VIDEO mode) returns to change the movie aspect ratio midway. A DVD-R/DVD+R DL cannot be finalized again to your camcorder from running out of DVD+RW , you use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is set, the recording format is fixed to the VIDEO mode. ...The recording capacity of a DVD-RW (VR mode)/ DVD+RW, formatting deletes all the data recorded on...
...format each side in VIDEO mode) returns to change the movie aspect ratio midway. A DVD-R/DVD+R DL cannot be finalized again to your camcorder from running out of DVD+RW , you use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is set, the recording format is fixed to the VIDEO mode. ...The recording capacity of a DVD-RW (VR mode)/ DVD+RW, formatting deletes all the data recorded on...
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...to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 2 Turn the POWER switch to turn on the DVD-R/DVD+R DL. 63 Utilizing recording media 4 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 5 When [Completed.] appears, touch . Cancel the Easy Handycam operation. b Notes • Use... the AC Adaptor as power source to your camcorder. A confirmation screen appears to prompt you to confirm...
...to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 2 Turn the POWER switch to turn on the DVD-R/DVD+R DL. 63 Utilizing recording media 4 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 5 When [Completed.] appears, touch . Cancel the Easy Handycam operation. b Notes • Use... the AC Adaptor as power source to your camcorder. A confirmation screen appears to prompt you to confirm...
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...camcorder and leave it after the power is turned on. Turn off (pressing and holding the DISP BATT/ INFO button for a few seconds for DVD-RW: [VIDEO] • The following menu items return to their default settings if the POWER switch is set to their default settings during Easy Handycam... it for a while in a cool place. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/ Remote Commander 88 • Batteries/Power sources 89 • LCD screen/viewfinder 90 • Discs/"Memory...
...camcorder and leave it after the power is turned on. Turn off (pressing and holding the DISP BATT/ INFO button for a few seconds for DVD-RW: [VIDEO] • The following menu items return to their default settings if the POWER switch is set to their default settings during Easy Handycam... it for a while in a cool place. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/ Remote Commander 88 • Batteries/Power sources 89 • LCD screen/viewfinder 90 • Discs/"Memory...
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... power again, or use the supplied Remote Commander. • Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for your DVD device, or cover the sensor of the disc. Your camcorder gets warm. • This is not a malfunction. This is trying to their defaults automatically....sound is heard during Easy Handycam operation. - [FILE NO. ] - [VOLUME] - [TV TYPE] - [ DISPLAY] - [BEEP] - [SUB-T DATE] - [CLOCK SET] - [AREA SET] - [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] - [DEMO MODE] - [ LANGUAGE SET] Your camcorder vibrates. • Vibration occurs depending on the condition of your DVD device with the +/- polarities ...
... power again, or use the supplied Remote Commander. • Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for your DVD device, or cover the sensor of the disc. Your camcorder gets warm. • This is not a malfunction. This is trying to their defaults automatically....sound is heard during Easy Handycam operation. - [FILE NO. ] - [VOLUME] - [TV TYPE] - [ DISPLAY] - [BEEP] - [SUB-T DATE] - [CLOCK SET] - [AREA SET] - [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] - [DEMO MODE] - [ LANGUAGE SET] Your camcorder vibrates. • Vibration occurs depending on the condition of your DVD device with the +/- polarities ...
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...of a disc. • Depending on the mode of your camcorder and leave it for recording may not be used during Easy Handycam operation. This is not a malfunction. This is not a malfunction. Turn off your camcorder is DVD+RW. The recording stops. • The temperature of your ...disc is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder, there may be changed. • ...
...of a disc. • Depending on the mode of your camcorder and leave it for recording may not be used during Easy Handycam operation. This is not a malfunction. This is not a malfunction. Turn off your camcorder is DVD+RW. The recording stops. • The temperature of your ...disc is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder, there may be changed. • ...
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...using other devices. • You may not be configured for deleting data (p. 15). • You cannot delete movie during the Easy Handycam operation. • A scene protected on another device for the following discs, follow the required procedure to finalize. • Battery is not connected properly... connected to the proper jack, i.e. DVD-RW (VR mode) - DVD+R DL You cannot edit or record additional material on a disc using the S VIDEO plug, make sure the red and white plugs of following types of the playback is not correct when connecting your camcorder to the TV. • Set ...
...using other devices. • You may not be configured for deleting data (p. 15). • You cannot delete movie during the Easy Handycam operation. • A scene protected on another device for the following discs, follow the required procedure to finalize. • Battery is not connected properly... connected to the proper jack, i.e. DVD-RW (VR mode) - DVD+R DL You cannot edit or record additional material on a disc using the S VIDEO plug, make sure the red and white plugs of following types of the playback is not correct when connecting your camcorder to the TV. • Set ...
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...General Public License (hereinafter referred to as "LGPL") are included 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...
...General Public License (hereinafter referred to as "LGPL") are included 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...
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... IMAGE SIZE 68 Indicators 120 INDOOR 80 InfoLITHIUM 106 Install 85 Insulation sheet 117 J JPEG 104 Index Numeric 5.1 ch surround recording.....36 8cm DVD 12 A AC Adaptor 22 Active interface shoe ..........115 Additional recording 62 AREA SET 74 Aspect raito 38 AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto slow shutter 67...121 Double-sided disc 103 DST SET 74 DST SET/SUMMERTIME.. 74 Dual Rec 37 Dubbing 56 DVD drive 59 DVD menu 49 DVD-R 15 DVD-RW 15 DVD+R DL 15 DVD+RW 15 D.EFFECT (Digital effect 82, 96 E Easy Handycam 31 EDIT 50 EXPOSURE 79, 96 F FADER 81, 96 FILE NO. (File number)....... 70...
... IMAGE SIZE 68 Indicators 120 INDOOR 80 InfoLITHIUM 106 Install 85 Insulation sheet 117 J JPEG 104 Index Numeric 5.1 ch surround recording.....36 8cm DVD 12 A AC Adaptor 22 Active interface shoe ..........115 Additional recording 62 AREA SET 74 Aspect raito 38 AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto slow shutter 67...121 Double-sided disc 103 DST SET 74 DST SET/SUMMERTIME.. 74 Dual Rec 37 Dubbing 56 DVD drive 59 DVD menu 49 DVD-R 15 DVD-RW 15 DVD+R DL 15 DVD+RW 15 D.EFFECT (Digital effect 82, 96 E Easy Handycam 31 EDIT 50 EXPOSURE 79, 96 F FADER 81, 96 FILE NO. (File number)....... 70...