Operating Guide
Page 9
... 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...
Operating Guide
Page 29
...not to record new images, see page 68. For details, see "Deleting all of the previously recorded images from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use it may cause your camcorder to malfunction. • Do not disconnect the power sources during formatting. • Do not apply shock or vibration ...(page 60). When the formatting is flashing - z Tips • When you can use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is set incorrectly, it is damaged or is connected to your camcorder even when your hand or other objects, etc., when opening or closing the disc cover, it ...
...not to record new images, see page 68. For details, see "Deleting all of the previously recorded images from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use it may cause your camcorder to malfunction. • Do not disconnect the power sources during formatting. • Do not apply shock or vibration ...(page 60). When the formatting is flashing - z Tips • When you can use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is set incorrectly, it is damaged or is connected to your camcorder even when your hand or other objects, etc., when opening or closing the disc cover, it ...
Operating Guide
Page 33
... you finalize the disc even if the disc has free space. • During Easy Handycam operation, the DVD menu is fixed to "finalize" the disc. For details on a finalized disc during Easy Handycam operation You cannot use some menu items are attempted. The settings of the list are ...in VIDEO mode (p. 14). • (OPTION) will not appear. • Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to [STYLE1]. • You cannot record additional scenes on finalize operation, see page 88. • DVD-RW are all played back. • You can slow down the playback speed by selecting ...
... you finalize the disc even if the disc has free space. • During Easy Handycam operation, the DVD menu is fixed to "finalize" the disc. For details on a finalized disc during Easy Handycam operation You cannot use some menu items are attempted. The settings of the list are ...in VIDEO mode (p. 14). • (OPTION) will not appear. • Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to [STYLE1]. • You cannot record additional scenes on finalize operation, see page 88. • DVD-RW are all played back. • You can slow down the playback speed by selecting ...
Operating Guide
Page 47
...disc (p.62) Recordings cannot be added as usual. Recording/Playback To add recordings to add a recording. Recordings can be added. 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 case 1 Make desired settings for the DVD menu. To do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 33). Continued , 47 To play back a disc in...
...disc (p.62) Recordings cannot be added as usual. Recording/Playback To add recordings to add a recording. Recordings can be added. 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 case 1 Make desired settings for the DVD menu. To do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 33). Continued , 47 To play back a disc in...
Operating Guide
Page 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 . 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
Operating Guide
Page 50
...you to edit or print images on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" using your camcorder. b Notes • You cannot retrieve the deleted images. • You cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation. PRINT You can delete the images recorded on a disc or "Memory Stick Duo," or...camcorder to a computer (p. 83). Deleting images You can print still images on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 52). z Tips • You can delete images on the playback screen from [DELETE] under (OPTION) t tab. COMPUTER You can connect your computer for viewing, editing or creating an original DVD....
...you to edit or print images on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" using your camcorder. b Notes • You cannot retrieve the deleted images. • You cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation. PRINT You can delete the images recorded on a disc or "Memory Stick Duo," or...camcorder to a computer (p. 83). Deleting images You can print still images on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 52). z Tips • You can delete images on the playback screen from [DELETE] under (OPTION) t tab. COMPUTER You can connect your computer for viewing, editing or creating an original DVD....
Operating Guide
Page 61
...before playing the disc on other devices.* * To create the DVD menu on a DVD+RW, finalize the disc again (p. 46). 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to format into your camcorder. 3 Insert the disc that has been protected on each ...apply shock or vibration to the VIDEO mode. If you want to the wall outlet. 2 Turn on 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 displayed. Format the disc again to change the movie ...
...before playing the disc on other devices.* * To create the DVD menu on a DVD+RW, finalize the disc again (p. 46). 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to format into your camcorder. 3 Insert the disc that has been protected on each ...apply shock or vibration to the VIDEO mode. If you want to the wall outlet. 2 Turn on 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 displayed. Format the disc again to change the movie ...
Operating Guide
Page 63
... running out of 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 finalizing are deleted. • For a double-sided disc, perform these steps for each side of the disc. ...8226; You cannot record additional scenes on the disc during the Easy Handycam operation. A confirmation screen appears to prompt you to confirm that you wish to turn on the (Movie) lamp. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your...
... running out of 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 finalizing are deleted. • For a double-sided disc, perform these steps for each side of the disc. ...8226; You cannot record additional scenes on the disc during the Easy Handycam operation. A confirmation screen appears to prompt you to confirm that you wish to turn on the (Movie) lamp. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your...
Operating Guide
Page 88
...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 Stick Duo 90 • Recording 91 • Playing back on your camcorder 93 • Playing back ... images: [FINE] - [DATA CODE]: [DATE/TIME] - Movie recording mode: [SP] - [ QUALITY] for a while in a cool place. Recording format for DVD-RW: [VIDEO] • The following table to on. • It takes a few seconds for a few seconds) (p.27) The (OPTION) button is not displayed...
...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 Stick Duo 90 • Recording 91 • Playing back on your camcorder 93 • Playing back ... images: [FINE] - [DATA CODE]: [DATE/TIME] - Movie recording mode: [SP] - [ QUALITY] for a while in a cool place. Recording format for DVD-RW: [VIDEO] • The following table to on. • It takes a few seconds for a few seconds) (p.27) The (OPTION) button is not displayed...
Operating Guide
Page 89
...sources such as they were set even 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 [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 75), or turn on for your DVD device, or cover the sensor of your hand or a faint sound is heard during operation. • This...
...sources such as they were set even 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 [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 75), or turn on for your DVD device, or cover the sensor of your hand or a faint sound is heard during operation. • This...
Operating Guide
Page 92
...function does not function. • The BACK LIGHT function cannot be changed. • You cannot change the movie aspect ratio if your disc is DVD+RW. This is not a malfunction. Because of the way the image device (CMOS sensor) reads out image signals, the subjects passing by the .../ STOP and the point that recording movie starts/stops. The movie aspect ratio (16:9/4:3) cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation. Troubleshooting (Continued) The ACCESS lamp lights up even when you stop recording. • Your camcorder is recording the scene you have just shot on the mode of your...
...function does not function. • The BACK LIGHT function cannot be changed. • You cannot change the movie aspect ratio if your disc is DVD+RW. This is not a malfunction. Because of the way the image device (CMOS sensor) reads out image signals, the subjects passing by the .../ STOP and the point that recording movie starts/stops. The movie aspect ratio (16:9/4:3) cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation. Troubleshooting (Continued) The ACCESS lamp lights up even when you stop recording. • Your camcorder is recording the scene you have just shot on the mode of your...
Operating Guide
Page 95
... not connected properly. You cannot dub correctly. • The A/V connecting cable is not available for dubbing a image from your camcorder (p. 56). Troubleshooting Continued , 95 DVD+RW Unable to other devices You cannot hear the sound. • When you are using the movies on a disc, a ...computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them again correctly. DVD+R DL You cannot edit or record additional material on a disc using other devices. • You may not be configured for deleting data (p. 15). • You cannot delete movie during the Easy Handycam operation. ...
... not connected properly. You cannot dub correctly. • The A/V connecting cable is not available for dubbing a image from your camcorder (p. 56). Troubleshooting Continued , 95 DVD+RW Unable to other devices You cannot hear the sound. • When you are using the movies on a disc, a ...computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them again correctly. DVD+R DL You cannot edit or record additional material on a disc using other devices. • You may not be configured for deleting data (p. 15). • You cannot delete movie during the Easy Handycam operation. ...
Operating Guide
Page 113
...in English) of the following. You will find licenses (in the camcorder. We provide this manual. Source code is a trademark or registered ... countries. • Pentium is provided on the web. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," ... 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 ...
...in English) of the following. You will find licenses (in the camcorder. We provide this manual. Source code is a trademark or registered ... countries. • Pentium is provided on the web. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," ... 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 ...
Operating Guide
Page 122
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, 96 A...., 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 Finalize 46...
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, 96 A...., 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 Finalize 46...