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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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the starting point for operations with your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 19) Category B Categories and items of menus " HOME MENU" - Taking advantage of two types of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) ... DISC/MEMORY) category Items Page FINALIZE* 46 DISC SELECT GUIDE 60 FORMAT* 61 FORMAT* 62 UNFINALIZE 62 DISC INFO 59 (SETTINGS) category To customize your camcorder (p. 64). * You can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 31). For items available in the (SETTINGS) category, see page 64. 18 " HOME" and " OPTION" -
the starting point for operations with your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 19) Category B Categories and items of menus " HOME MENU" - Taking advantage of two types of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) ... DISC/MEMORY) category Items Page FINALIZE* 46 DISC SELECT GUIDE 60 FORMAT* 61 FORMAT* 62 UNFINALIZE 62 DISC INFO 59 (SETTINGS) category To customize your camcorder (p. 64). * You can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 31). For items available in the (SETTINGS) category, see page 64. 18 " HOME" and " OPTION" -
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Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 22) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 83) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Power cord (1) (p. 22) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 44, 56) USB cable (1) (p. 57) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 117) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) (p. 22) 21
Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 22) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 83) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Power cord (1) (p. 22) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 44, 56) USB cable (1) (p. 57) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 117) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) (p. 22) 21
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...number of recordable images vary, depending on - Move the belt to the bottom of the camcorder, then open the disc cover. 2 Press the disc holder in the center of the previously recorded images from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use it again to record new images, see page 68. For details... Duo" You can remove the disc when a power source is connected to your camcorder even when your camcorder: - In that case, the disc might be damaged. Continued , 29 z Tips • You can use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is set incorrectly, it may take up to 10 minutes to...
...number of recordable images vary, depending on - Move the belt to the bottom of the camcorder, then open the disc cover. 2 Press the disc holder in the center of the previously recorded images from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use it again to record new images, see page 68. For details... Duo" You can remove the disc when a power source is connected to your camcorder even when your camcorder: - In that case, the disc might be damaged. Continued , 29 z Tips • You can use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is set incorrectly, it may take up to 10 minutes to...
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... focus. Press PHOTO E fully to record the still image. * Movies are recorded in the [SP] recording mode. ** Still images are recorded with ease (Easy Handycam) Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can perform recording or playing back operation without detailed settings. FlashingtLights up Press PHOTO E lightly to...
... focus. Press PHOTO E fully to record the still image. * Movies are recorded in the [SP] recording mode. ** Still images are recorded with ease (Easy Handycam) Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can perform recording or playing back operation without detailed settings. FlashingtLights up Press PHOTO E lightly to...
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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 view. Return (to the VISUAL INDEX screen) Beginning of the tab that was lastly... on each of the scene/ previous scene Stop (go to the VISUAL INDEX screen) Toggles Play or Pause as you want to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) F (or G).
... 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 view. Return (to the VISUAL INDEX screen) Beginning of the tab that was lastly... on each of the scene/ previous scene Stop (go to the VISUAL INDEX screen) Toggles Play or Pause as you want to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) F (or G).
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... if you finalize the disc even if the disc has free space. • During Easy Handycam operation, the DVD menu is fixed to the default settings. b Notes • For DVD-R, DVD+R DL, you cannot reuse the disc or record additional movies onto the disc once you want to view. from the one... you need to the VISUAL INDEX screen when the movies from the screen. Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation (p. 62). 33 For details on a DVD device or a computer, you selected through the one at the end of the list are attempted. The settings of the ...
... if you finalize the disc even if the disc has free space. • During Easy Handycam operation, the DVD menu is fixed to the default settings. b Notes • For DVD-R, DVD+R DL, you cannot reuse the disc or record additional movies onto the disc once you want to view. from the one... you need to the VISUAL INDEX screen when the movies from the screen. Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation (p. 62). 33 For details on a DVD device or a computer, you selected through the one at the end of the list are attempted. The settings of the ...
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... new recording Unfinalize the disc. Recordings can be added. To play back a disc in case 1 Make desired settings for the DVD menu. When the DVD menu has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you 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. Recording/Playback To add recordings to add a recording. b Notes • Even when you are...
... new recording Unfinalize the disc. Recordings can be added. To play back a disc in case 1 Make desired settings for the DVD menu. When the DVD menu has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you 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. Recording/Playback To add recordings to add a recording. b Notes • Even when you are...
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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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...first. b Notes • You cannot retrieve the deleted images. • You cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation. PRINT You can connect your computer for viewing, editing or creating an original DVD. (OTHERS) category Item list DELETE You can delete the images recorded on a disc or a "Memory Stick...to edit or print images on a disc or "Memory Stick Duo," or copy them onto your camcorder to delete. Deleting images You can delete images on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" using your camcorder. z Tips • You can create and edit a Playlist (p. 53). Editing (OTHERS) ...
...first. b Notes • You cannot retrieve the deleted images. • You cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation. PRINT You can connect your computer for viewing, editing or creating an original DVD. (OTHERS) category Item list DELETE You can delete the images recorded on a disc or a "Memory Stick...to edit or print images on a disc or "Memory Stick Duo," or copy them onto your camcorder to delete. Deleting images You can delete images on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" using your camcorder. z Tips • You can create and edit a Playlist (p. 53). Editing (OTHERS) ...
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... where you want to divide the movie into the scenes. The movie pauses. Play and pause toggles as you want to divide. Cancel the Easy Handycam operation first. 1 Touch (OTHERS) of the selected movie. write-protection is set to the beginning of the (HOME) menu t [EDIT]. 2 Touch [DIVIDE...[YES] t . 52 Adjusts the dividing point more precisely after the dividing point has been selected with . b Notes • You cannot divide movies during Easy Handycam operation. Returns to the still images by the other device. Deleting images (Continued) Dividing the image -
... where you want to divide the movie into the scenes. The movie pauses. Play and pause toggles as you want to divide. Cancel the Easy Handycam operation first. 1 Touch (OTHERS) of the selected movie. write-protection is set to the beginning of the (HOME) menu t [EDIT]. 2 Touch [DIVIDE...[YES] t . 52 Adjusts the dividing point more precisely after the dividing point has been selected with . b Notes • You cannot divide movies during Easy Handycam operation. Returns to the still images by the other device. Deleting images (Continued) Dividing the image -
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... AC Adaptor from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on the LCD screen to the Playlist. . Continued , 53 Cancel the Easy Handycam operation first. 1 Touch (OTHERS) of the movies that you want to add to ...confirm the image. Touch to return to insert the recorded disc into your camcorder while editing images. Make sure to the previous screen. 4 Touch t [YES...
... AC Adaptor from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on the LCD screen to the Playlist. . Continued , 53 Cancel the Easy Handycam operation first. 1 Touch (OTHERS) of the movies that you want to add to ...confirm the image. Touch to return to insert the recorded disc into your camcorder while editing images. Make sure to the previous screen. 4 Touch t [YES...
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...You cannot format a disc that you use a double-sided disc, formatting is DVD-RW or DVD+RW. Cancel the protection with a new disc. b Notes • Use the AC Adaptor as the power source to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during formatting. • Do not apply shock or ...but there is fixed to the unfinalized state. z Tips • When you want to format into your camcorder. 4 Touch (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) of DVD+RW , you use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is set, the recording format is no need to finalize the disc again before playing ...
...You cannot format a disc that you use a double-sided disc, formatting is DVD-RW or DVD+RW. Cancel the protection with a new disc. b Notes • Use the AC Adaptor as the power source to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during formatting. • Do not apply shock or ...but there is fixed to the unfinalized state. z Tips • When you want to format into your camcorder. 4 Touch (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) of DVD+RW , you use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is set, the recording format is no need to finalize the disc again before playing ...
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... . Cancel the Easy Handycam operation. A confirmation screen appears to prompt you to confirm that you wish to record additional scenes. • You cannot record additional material on the DVD-R/DVD+R DL. 63 b Notes • Use the AC Adaptor as power source to prevent your camcorder from running out of ... 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...
... . Cancel the Easy Handycam operation. A confirmation screen appears to prompt you to confirm that you wish to record additional scenes. • You cannot record additional material on the DVD-R/DVD+R DL. 63 b Notes • Use the AC Adaptor as power source to prevent your camcorder from running out of ... 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...
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...*2 74 GENERAL SET (p. 75) Items Page DEMO MODE 75 CALIBRATION 108 A.SHUT OFF 75 REMOTE CTRL 75 *1 DCR-DVD508/DVD908 only *2 Also available during Easy Handycam operation *3 Only [SOUND SETTINGS] is available during Easy Handycam operation. 65 Customizing your camcorder
...*2 74 GENERAL SET (p. 75) Items Page DEMO MODE 75 CALIBRATION 108 A.SHUT OFF 75 REMOTE CTRL 75 *1 DCR-DVD508/DVD908 only *2 Also available during Easy Handycam operation *3 Only [SOUND SETTINGS] is available during Easy Handycam operation. 65 Customizing your camcorder
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... on the screen. Various functions are displayed in the context of your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on a computer. Activating functions using 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. b Notes • The tabs and...
... on the screen. Various functions are displayed in the context of your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on a computer. Activating functions using 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. b Notes • The tabs and...
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...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/...camcorder, use the following table to OFF (CHG) for DVD-RW: [VIDEO] • The following buttons/functions are not available. - The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to troubleshoot the problem. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you press the RESET button, all settings, including the clock setting, are fixed during Easy Handycam...
...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/...camcorder, use the following table to OFF (CHG) for DVD-RW: [VIDEO] • The following buttons/functions are not available. - The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to troubleshoot the problem. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you press the RESET button, all settings, including the clock setting, are fixed during Easy Handycam...
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...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] - [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] - [DEMO MODE] - [ LANGUAGE SET] Your camcorder vibrates. • Vibration occurs depending on the power again... Even if you press EASY, menu settings do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder is not a malfunction. Turn off (A.SHUT OFF). This is not a malfunction. A vibration is felt in a cool place. Another DVD device malfunctions when you use the AC Adaptor. • Charge ...
...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] - [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] - [DEMO MODE] - [ LANGUAGE SET] Your camcorder vibrates. • Vibration occurs depending on the power again... Even if you press EASY, menu settings do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder is not a malfunction. Turn off (A.SHUT OFF). This is not a malfunction. A vibration is felt in a cool place. Another DVD device malfunctions when you use the AC Adaptor. • Charge ...
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The conversion lens (optional) attached • Even if auto flash or (Auto redeye reduction) is DVD+RW. The movie aspect ratio (16:9/4:3) cannot be a slight time difference between the point where you press START/STOP and the actual point that ... may be changed. • You cannot change the movie aspect ratio if your camcorder and leave it about 1 hour in [EXPOSURE] - [SPOT METER] The actual recording time for recording may not be used during Easy Handycam operation. Adjust the focus manually (p. 78). [STEADYSHOT] does not function. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. ...
The conversion lens (optional) attached • Even if auto flash or (Auto redeye reduction) is DVD+RW. The movie aspect ratio (16:9/4:3) cannot be a slight time difference between the point where you press START/STOP and the actual point that ... may be changed. • You cannot change the movie aspect ratio if your camcorder and leave it about 1 hour in [EXPOSURE] - [SPOT METER] The actual recording time for recording may not be used during Easy Handycam operation. Adjust the focus manually (p. 78). [STEADYSHOT] does not function. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. ...
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...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 the TV. • Set [TV TYPE] depending on your TV (p. 44). DVD-R - You cannot dub correctly. • The A/V ...Browser, on the Macintosh computer. • You cannot use Picture Motion Browser on your camcorder. Troubleshooting Continued , 95 Use the AC Adaptor. • The disc has already been finalized. DVD+RW - DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) - In the case of following types of the playback is running...
...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 the TV. • Set [TV TYPE] depending on your TV (p. 44). DVD-R - You cannot dub correctly. • The A/V ...Browser, on the Macintosh computer. • You cannot use Picture Motion Browser on your camcorder. Troubleshooting Continued , 95 Use the AC Adaptor. • The disc has already been finalized. DVD+RW - DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) - In the case of following types of the playback is running...