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... accept any questions about this product, you have any interference received, including interference that may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are located on the bottom. If...camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD408 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. DCR-DVD...
... accept any questions about this product, you have any interference received, including interference that may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are located on the bottom. If...camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD408 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. DCR-DVD...
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...the FCC Rules. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to Part 15 of the following discs only. - 8cm DVD-RW - 8cm DVD+RW - 8cm DVD-R - 8cm DVD+R DL Use the discs with the instructions, may apply. The supplied interface cable must accept any changes or modifications ... DCR-DVD508 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Note This equipment has been tested and found to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on use Sony discs or discs with Part 15 of operations guides. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from your camcorder....
...the FCC Rules. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to Part 15 of the following discs only. - 8cm DVD-RW - 8cm DVD+RW - 8cm DVD-R - 8cm DVD+R DL Use the discs with the instructions, may apply. The supplied interface cable must accept any changes or modifications ... DCR-DVD508 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Note This equipment has been tested and found to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on use Sony discs or discs with Part 15 of operations guides. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from your camcorder....
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...8226; Compensation for illustrating the 8 operating procedures. Doing so might cause your camcorder if necessary (p. 26). To view your recordings on a TV, you record them on a DVD-R/DVD+R DL. About language setting The on the model DCR-DVD508/ DVD908. • Disc in this manual were taken with a Carl ...Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in each local language are recorded without notice. • The illustration used in this manual are based on -screen displays in Germany, and Sony...
...8226; Compensation for illustrating the 8 operating procedures. Doing so might cause your camcorder if necessary (p. 26). To view your recordings on a TV, you record them on a DVD-R/DVD+R DL. About language setting The on the model DCR-DVD508/ DVD908. • Disc in this manual were taken with a Carl ...Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in each local language are recorded without notice. • The illustration used in this manual are based on -screen displays in Germany, and Sony...
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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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... you can start recording (p.31, 34) Recorded images are accidentally overwritten. You can record high quality widescreen images on 8cm DVD*. The disc does not wear out no risk that shows the same 16:9 angle of view as a wide TV. It is necessary prior to start ... easily No rewinding to recording, you can do is no matter how many times you desire. The precious moments you have to do with your camcorder Your camcorder records image data on a wide LCD screen that valuable recordings are stored in empty areas on the disc so there is touch the scene...
... you can start recording (p.31, 34) Recorded images are accidentally overwritten. You can record high quality widescreen images on 8cm DVD*. The disc does not wear out no risk that shows the same 16:9 angle of view as a wide TV. It is necessary prior to start ... easily No rewinding to recording, you can do is no matter how many times you desire. The precious moments you have to do with your camcorder Your camcorder records image data on a wide LCD screen that valuable recordings are stored in empty areas on the disc so there is touch the scene...
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...supplied software to edit and copy (p.83) Picture Motion Browser, the software supplied with your camcorder allows you to edit movies or still images stored in widescreen format can create DVD menus to enable quick access to scenes you to share your precious moments with Hi-Speed ... a variety of a computer that supports 8cm disc. Discs are also recorded with your original DVD. Connecting camcorder to a computer High-speed image transfer (p.83) Image data can play back recorded DVD on other DVD devices (p.46). 13 Enjoying with 5.1ch surround sound to provide full sound on a home theater...
...supplied software to edit and copy (p.83) Picture Motion Browser, the software supplied with your camcorder allows you to edit movies or still images stored in widescreen format can create DVD menus to enable quick access to scenes you to share your precious moments with Hi-Speed ... a variety of a computer that supports 8cm disc. Discs are also recorded with your original DVD. Connecting camcorder to a computer High-speed image transfer (p.83) Image data can play back recorded DVD on other DVD devices (p.46). 13 Enjoying with 5.1ch surround sound to provide full sound on a home theater...
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... quality to suit the recording scene. A recording format that enables editing with your camcorder (deleting and rearranging the order of images). A recording format that is compatible with 8cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R and DVD+R DL. A finalized disc can choose the recording format from VIDEO mode or VR... mode. Choosing a disc Your camcorder is compatible with most recent image can record on both sides of...
... quality to suit the recording scene. A recording format that enables editing with your camcorder (deleting and rearranging the order of images). A recording format that is compatible with 8cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R and DVD+R DL. A finalized disc can choose the recording format from VIDEO mode or VR... mode. Choosing a disc Your camcorder is compatible with most recent image can record on both sides of...
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... - z z z Making longer recordings on a side of DVD-RW. *2 Formatting deletes all recordings and returns the recording medium to see whether it supports the VR mode of a disc - - - - A DVD+RW that is required to play on your camcorder (p.28). *3 Finalizing is not finalized may cause the computer ...to the instruction manual of your camcorder Disc format features Disc types and symbols Figures in this manual Both ...
... - z z z Making longer recordings on a side of DVD-RW. *2 Formatting deletes all recordings and returns the recording medium to see whether it supports the VR mode of a disc - - - - A DVD+RW that is required to play on your camcorder (p.28). *3 Finalizing is not finalized may cause the computer ...to the instruction manual of your camcorder Disc format features Disc types and symbols Figures in this manual Both ...
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...the instruction manual supplied with your camcorder 4Viewing on another DVD device (See pages 46, 59.) To view a disc recorded on your dealer. 17 Finalize Finalize Finalize Like commercially sold DVD, this disc can be played back in most DVD devices after finalizing. Finalize The disc...not guaranteed. But finalizing is , the more it first. Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with the DVD-RW VR mode. Enjoying with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on other DVD devices, you to add recordings (p.62). Recordings cannot be played back in a device compatible ...
...the instruction manual supplied with your camcorder 4Viewing on another DVD device (See pages 46, 59.) To view a disc recorded on your dealer. 17 Finalize Finalize Finalize Like commercially sold DVD, this disc can be played back in most DVD devices after finalizing. Finalize The disc...not guaranteed. But finalizing is , the more it first. Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with the DVD-RW VR mode. Enjoying with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on other DVD devices, you to add recordings (p.62). Recordings cannot be played back in a device compatible ...
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... may take some time for recording (p. 14). x DVD-RW/DVD+RW A window appears to recognize the disc. Disc cover OPEN switch Pickup lens Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder is required for the camcorder to ask whether you format the disc by following the... guidance 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] or [VR] (p....
... may take some time for recording (p. 14). x DVD-RW/DVD+RW A window appears to recognize the disc. Disc cover OPEN switch Pickup lens Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder is required for the camcorder to ask whether you format the disc by following the... guidance 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] or [VR] (p....
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...; It may take care not to smudge the surface with fingerprints. • If you can use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is set incorrectly, it may cause your camcorder is turned off. z Tips • The number of recordable images vary, depending on the disc. When...on - z Tips • You can check the right disc using a double-sided disc, take up to 10 minutes to obstruct the operation with your camcorder: - Getting Started x DVD+RW Select the aspect ratio of the movie, [16:9 WIDE] or [4:3], then touch . 6 Touch [YES]. 7 Touch when [Completed.] is dirty ...
...; It may take care not to smudge the surface with fingerprints. • If you can use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is set incorrectly, it may cause your camcorder is turned off. z Tips • The number of recordable images vary, depending on the disc. When...on - z Tips • You can check the right disc using a double-sided disc, take up to 10 minutes to obstruct the operation with your camcorder: - Getting Started x DVD+RW Select the aspect ratio of the movie, [16:9 WIDE] or [4:3], then touch . 6 Touch [YES]. 7 Touch when [Completed.] is dirty ...
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...HOME) H(or I) to display the menu items available for setup changes (p.18, 64). For details on the disc during Easy Handycam operation (p. 62). 33 b Notes • For DVD-R, DVD+R DL, you cannot reuse the disc or record additional movies onto the disc once you need to "finalize" the disc. b... Menu settings during pause. • 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. ...
...HOME) H(or I) to display the menu items available for setup changes (p.18, 64). For details on the disc during Easy Handycam operation (p. 62). 33 b Notes • For DVD-R, DVD+R DL, you cannot reuse the disc or record additional movies onto the disc once you need to "finalize" the disc. b... Menu settings during pause. • 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. ...
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... completed. Return (to the VISUAL INDEX screen) Slide show button (page 43) Go to the VISUAL INDEX screen To switch to the playback mode using a DVD+RW 42 z Tips • Touch / movie slowly. Return (to the VISUAL INDEX screen) Beginning of the scene/ previous scene Stop (go to the VISUAL INDEX...
... completed. Return (to the VISUAL INDEX screen) Slide show button (page 43) Go to the VISUAL INDEX screen To switch to the playback mode using a DVD+RW 42 z Tips • Touch / movie slowly. Return (to the VISUAL INDEX screen) Beginning of the scene/ previous scene Stop (go to the VISUAL INDEX...
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... except in the following cases: 1 To create a DVD menu 2 To play back a disc in LP mode) b Notes • Playback compatibility with all device is not guaranteed. • No DVD menu is created for DVD-RW (VR mode). DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+R DL require finalizing. Before finalizing, you can select ...the style of disc. Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices and DVD drives of computers. Operation flow To play back...
... except in the following cases: 1 To create a DVD menu 2 To play back a disc in LP mode) b Notes • Playback compatibility with all device is not guaranteed. • No DVD menu is created for DVD-RW (VR mode). DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+R DL require finalizing. Before finalizing, you can select ...the style of disc. Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices and DVD drives of computers. Operation flow To play back...
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... 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 a finalized disc (p.62) Recordings cannot be added as usual.
... 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 a finalized disc (p.62) Recordings cannot be added as usual.
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... • When using [STYLE1] (default setting). 5 Touch [YES] t [YES]. To select a DVD menu style, touch (OPTION) t [DVD MENU] (p. 49). When you connect the AC Adaptor and turn on your camcorder again. Finalizing restarts when you need to disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that you want to... [Completed.] appears, touch . Remove the disc from 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 48 z Tips • When you want to ...
... • When using [STYLE1] (default setting). 5 Touch [YES] t [YES]. To select a DVD menu style, touch (OPTION) t [DVD MENU] (p. 49). When you connect the AC Adaptor and turn on your camcorder again. Finalizing restarts when you need to disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that you want to... [Completed.] appears, touch . Remove the disc from 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 48 z Tips • When you want to ...
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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. 49 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. 49 Select [NO MENU] if you do not create a DVD menu. 3 Touch .
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b Notes • You cannot retrieve the deleted images. • You cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation. Deleting images You can create and edit a Playlist (p. 53). Cancel the Easy Handycam operation first. Deleting the movies on the disc 1 Touch (OTHERS) of the (HOME) menu t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ ...," or copy them onto 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" using your camcorder. PLAYLIST EDIT You can delete the images recorded on a disc or a "Memory...
b Notes • You cannot retrieve the deleted images. • You cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation. Deleting images You can create and edit a Playlist (p. 53). Cancel the Easy Handycam operation first. Deleting the movies on the disc 1 Touch (OTHERS) of the (HOME) menu t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ ...," or copy them onto 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" using your camcorder. PLAYLIST EDIT You can delete the images recorded on a disc or a "Memory...
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... t [YES] t . To delete the most recently recorded movie DVD +RW In step 3, touch [ LAST SCENE DEL] t t [YES] t . The selected still image is write-protected. "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... all images recorded in the Playlist (p. 53), the movie is deleted also from the Playlist. • Even if you delete unnecessary images from your camcorder while editing images. Press and hold the still image on the "Memory Stick Duo" In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL] t [YES] t ...
... t [YES] t . To delete the most recently recorded movie DVD +RW In step 3, touch [ LAST SCENE DEL] t t [YES] t . The selected still image is write-protected. "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... all images recorded in the Playlist (p. 53), the movie is deleted also from the Playlist. • Even if you delete unnecessary images from your camcorder while editing images. Press and hold the still image on the "Memory Stick Duo" In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL] t [YES] t ...
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The yellow plug connection is performed via the S VIDEO jack, by using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 22). Connect your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the red (right channel) or the ...jack on the screen (p. 71). • When you are connecting your camcorder to another device via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. Connect the device in either of the other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Device without S VIDEO jack IN Device with an A/V ...
The yellow plug connection is performed via the S VIDEO jack, by using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 22). Connect your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the red (right channel) or the ...jack on the screen (p. 71). • When you are connecting your camcorder to another device via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. Connect the device in either of the other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Device without S VIDEO jack IN Device with an A/V ...