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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...(SMTH SLW REC 39 Playback 41 Using 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 16 " HOME" and " OPTION" - Taking advantage of two types of menus 18 Getting Started Step 1: Checking ...
... 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...(SMTH SLW REC 39 Playback 41 Using 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 16 " HOME" and " OPTION" - Taking advantage of two types of menus 18 Getting Started Step 1: Checking ...
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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" - For items available in the (SETTINGS) category, see page 64. ... 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). " 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" - For items available in the (SETTINGS) category, see page 64. ... 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). " HOME" and " OPTION" -
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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 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.
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... to 10 minutes to VIDEO mode. Continued , 29 When the formatting is completed, you can remove the disc when a power source is connected to your camcorder is turned off. To remove the disc 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 to record new images, see page 68. However, the disc recognition process (step 4) does ...disc cover. For details, see "Deleting all 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 displayed on the LCD screen • It may take some time to remove the disc depending on the disc condition or recorded...
... to 10 minutes to VIDEO mode. Continued , 29 When the formatting is completed, you can remove the disc when a power source is connected to your camcorder is turned off. To remove the disc 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 to record new images, see page 68. However, the disc recognition process (step 4) does ...disc cover. For details, see "Deleting all 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 displayed on the LCD screen • It may take some time to remove the disc depending on the disc condition or recorded...
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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 turn on each of the scene/ previous scene Stop (go to the VISUAL...screen) Beginning of the tab that was lastly played back/recorded (B for the still image). Recording and playing back with the image on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) F (or G). Movies: Touch , then touch the movie you touch Next scene Reverse/ Forward 32
...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 turn on each of the scene/ previous scene Stop (go to the VISUAL...screen) Beginning of the tab that was lastly played back/recorded (B for the still image). Recording and playing back with the image on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) F (or G). Movies: Touch , then touch the movie you touch Next scene Reverse/ Forward 32
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... on the LCD screen to a computer (p. 83). Insert a recorded disc or "Memory Stick Duo" into your camcorder. b Notes • You cannot retrieve the deleted images. • You cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation. Cancel the Easy Handycam operation first. Deleting the movies on the disc 1 Touch (OTHERS) of the (HOME) menu t [DELETE...
... on the LCD screen to a computer (p. 83). Insert a recorded disc or "Memory Stick Duo" into your camcorder. b Notes • You cannot retrieve the deleted images. • You cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation. Cancel the Easy Handycam operation first. Deleting the movies on the disc 1 Touch (OTHERS) of the (HOME) menu t [DELETE...
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...Touch [ ADD]. 3 Touch the scene that you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Cancel the Easy Handycam operation first. 1 Touch (OTHERS) of the movies that you edit or delete the scenes in... the Playlist. • A slight difference may occur from your camcorder. Touch to return to insert the recorded disc into your camcorder while editing images. b Notes • You cannot add or edit movies during Easy Handycam operation. Editing Creating the Playlist b Notes • Movies cannot ...
...Touch [ ADD]. 3 Touch the scene that you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Cancel the Easy Handycam operation first. 1 Touch (OTHERS) of the movies that you edit or delete the scenes in... the Playlist. • A slight difference may occur from your camcorder. Touch to return to insert the recorded disc into your camcorder while editing images. b Notes • You cannot add or edit movies during Easy Handycam operation. Editing Creating the Playlist b Notes • Movies cannot ...
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...original device, and then format it . x DVD+RW Select the aspect ratio of power during formatting. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder from running out of the movie, [16:9 WIDE] or [4:3], then touch . 5 Touch [YES]. 6 Touch when [Completed.] is required on each side ... mode)/ DVD+RW, formatting deletes all the data recorded on a finalized disc. z Tips • When you use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is set, the recording format is recovered by deleting all images on the disc. Continued , 61 If you want to the unfinalized ...
...original device, and then format it . x DVD+RW Select the aspect ratio of power during formatting. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder from running out of the movie, [16:9 WIDE] or [4:3], then touch . 5 Touch [YES]. 6 Touch when [Completed.] is required on each side ... mode)/ DVD+RW, formatting deletes all the data recorded on a finalized disc. z Tips • When you use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is set, the recording format is recovered by deleting all images on the disc. Continued , 61 If you want to the unfinalized ...
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.... 63 Utilizing recording media 4 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 5 When [Completed.] appears, touch . b Notes • Use the AC Adaptor as power source to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during the operation. • Do not apply shock or vibration to turn on the (Movie) lamp. 3 Insert the finalized disc..., perform these steps for each side of the disc. • You cannot record additional scenes on the disc during the Easy Handycam operation. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 2 Turn the POWER switch to your...
.... 63 Utilizing recording media 4 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 5 When [Completed.] appears, touch . b Notes • Use the AC Adaptor as power source to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during the operation. • Do not apply shock or vibration to turn on the (Movie) lamp. 3 Insert the finalized disc..., perform these steps for each side of the disc. • You cannot record additional scenes on the disc during the Easy Handycam operation. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 2 Turn the POWER switch to your...
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... SET 74 DST SET/SUMMERTIME 74 LANGUAGE SET*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
... SET 74 DST SET/SUMMERTIME 74 LANGUAGE SET*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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... another tab to change the page. 3 Change the setting, then touch . 76 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. If you cannot find the item anywhere, the function... items that appears when you want is not on the recording/playback status of the operation. Various functions are displayed in the context of your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on a computer.
... another tab to change the page. 3 Change the setting, then touch . 76 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. If you cannot find the item anywhere, the function... items that appears when you want is not on the recording/playback status of the operation. Various functions are displayed in the context of your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on a computer.
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...: [VIDEO] • The following buttons/functions are fixed during Easy Handycam operation. Recording format for a while in a cool place. Turn off (pressing and holding the DISP BATT/ INFO button for your camcorder 93 • Playing back a disc on other devices 94 •...object. (If you run into any problems using your camcorder and leave it after the power is extremely high. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/ Remote Commander 88 • Batteries/Power sources...
...: [VIDEO] • The following buttons/functions are fixed during Easy Handycam operation. Recording format for a while in a cool place. Turn off (pressing and holding the DISP BATT/ INFO button for your camcorder 93 • Playing back a disc on other devices 94 •...object. (If you run into any problems using your camcorder and leave it after the power is extremely high. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/ Remote Commander 88 • Batteries/Power sources...
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... 22). Troubleshooting Continued , 89 A vibration is felt in a cool place. Your camcorder gets warm. • This is not a malfunction. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while 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 for...
... 22). Troubleshooting Continued , 89 A vibration is felt in a cool place. Your camcorder gets warm. • This is not a malfunction. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while 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 for...
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...cannot be a slight time difference between the point where you press START/ STOP and the point that the recorded movie starts/stops. • On your camcorder and leave it about 1 hour in a cool place. • Moisture condensation has occurred with : - The BACK LIGHT function does not function. .... The conversion lens (optional) attached • Even if auto flash or (Auto redeye reduction) is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder, there may not be used during Easy Handycam operation. The subjects passing by the frame rapidly might appear crooked depending on the mode of your...
...cannot be a slight time difference between the point where you press START/ STOP and the point that the recorded movie starts/stops. • On your camcorder and leave it about 1 hour in a cool place. • Moisture condensation has occurred with : - The BACK LIGHT function does not function. .... The conversion lens (optional) attached • Even if auto flash or (Auto redeye reduction) is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder, there may not be used during Easy Handycam operation. The subjects passing by the frame rapidly might appear crooked depending on the mode of your...
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...• When you are connected (p. 44). Connecting to the TV. • Set [TV TYPE] depending on a disc, a computer does not recognize your camcorder (p. 56). Unable to copy the images from a disc to a "Memory Stick Duo." • You cannot copy a movie from your... been finalized. DVD+RW - You cannot dub correctly. • The A/V connecting cable is running out during the Easy Handycam operation. • A scene protected on your camcorder using the movies on your camcorder. to the input jack of following types of disc: - DVD+RW Unable to [UNFINALIZE]. • [UNFINALIZE] is...
...• When you are connected (p. 44). Connecting to the TV. • Set [TV TYPE] depending on a disc, a computer does not recognize your camcorder (p. 56). Unable to copy the images from a disc to a "Memory Stick Duo." • You cannot copy a movie from your... been finalized. DVD+RW - You cannot dub correctly. • The A/V connecting cable is running out during the Easy Handycam operation. • A scene protected on your camcorder using the movies on your camcorder. to the input jack of following types of disc: - DVD+RW Unable to [UNFINALIZE]. • [UNFINALIZE] is...
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... the Adobe Systems web page: http://www.adobe.com/ 113 Additional Information Furthermore, ™ and "®" are included in the camcorder. We provide this manual. Based on license agreements with their owners of their respective companies. "C Library," "Expat," "zlib," and.../HDR-SR1. This informs you that is eligible for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL/LGPL. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "MagicGate," " ,"...
... the Adobe Systems web page: http://www.adobe.com/ 113 Additional Information Furthermore, ™ and "®" are included in the camcorder. We provide this manual. Based on license agreements with their owners of their respective companies. "C Library," "Expat," "zlib," and.../HDR-SR1. This informs you that is eligible for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL/LGPL. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "MagicGate," " ,"...