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...Preparing 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 movie...59 Finding the right disc (DISC SELECT GUIDE 60 Deleting all scenes on a TV 44 Making the disc compatible with your camcorder 12 Choosing a disc 14 Using your camcorder 16 " HOME" and " OPTION" - Table of still images (Slide show 43 Playing the picture on the disc (Formatting...
...Preparing 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 movie...59 Finding the right disc (DISC SELECT GUIDE 60 Deleting all scenes on a TV 44 Making the disc compatible with your camcorder 12 Choosing a disc 14 Using your camcorder 16 " HOME" and " OPTION" - Table of still images (Slide show 43 Playing the picture on the disc (Formatting...
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... 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). 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" - " HOME...
... 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). 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" - " HOME...
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Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) (p. 22) 21 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. 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. Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied.
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) (p. 22) 21 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. 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. Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied.
Operating Guide
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...the ACCESS lamp is turned off. z Tips • When you close the disc cover. • If you can use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is set incorrectly, it is damaged or is fixed to obstruct the operation with or (p. 104). b Notes • Be careful not to...opening or closing the disc cover, it again to smudge the surface with fingerprints. • If you use only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with your camcorder is flashing - "Memory Stick Duo" You can start . • To delete all scenes on the disc (Formatting)" on the HOME MENU (page 60)....
...the ACCESS lamp is turned off. z Tips • When you close the disc cover. • If you can use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is set incorrectly, it is damaged or is fixed to obstruct the operation with or (p. 104). b Notes • Be careful not to...opening or closing the disc cover, it again to smudge the surface with fingerprints. • If you use only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with your camcorder is flashing - "Memory Stick Duo" You can start . • To delete all scenes on the disc (Formatting)" on the HOME MENU (page 60)....
Operating Guide
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... LCD screen. 3 Press PHOTO E 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. Press PHOTO E fully to record a still...
... LCD screen. 3 Press PHOTO E 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. Press PHOTO E fully to record a still...
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... INDEX 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). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. (It may take some time to display the ... 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 view...
... INDEX 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). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. (It may take some time to display the ... 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 view...
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.... from the one you selected through the one at the end of the list are automatically set (p. 88). [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation.] may appear if operations not available during Easy Handycam operation (p. 62). 33 disappears Menu settings during pause. • You can adjust volume by selecting (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t... 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 "finalize" the disc. b Notes • You can slow down the playback speed by touching ...
.... from the one you selected through the one at the end of the list are automatically set (p. 88). [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation.] may appear if operations not available during Easy Handycam operation (p. 62). 33 disappears Menu settings during pause. • You can adjust volume by selecting (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t... 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 "finalize" the disc. b Notes • You can slow down the playback speed by touching ...
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Recordings can be added. To do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 33). b Notes • Even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you wish to add a recording. Make a new recording Unfinalize the disc. ... 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.
Recordings can be added. To do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 33). b Notes • Even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you wish to add a recording. Make a new recording Unfinalize the disc. ... 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.
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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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... you want to confirm the image. 50 Cancel the Easy Handycam operation first. z Tips • You can select up to edit or print images on a disc or "Memory Stick Duo," or copy them onto your camcorder. EDIT You can delete the images recorded on the playback ... 83). PRINT You can connect your camcorder. The selected image is marked with . COMPUTER You can print still images on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 50). b Notes • You cannot retrieve the deleted images. • You cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation. PLAYLIST EDIT You can delete images...
... you want to confirm the image. 50 Cancel the Easy Handycam operation first. z Tips • You can select up to edit or print images on a disc or "Memory Stick Duo," or copy them onto your camcorder. EDIT You can delete the images recorded on the playback ... 83). PRINT You can connect your camcorder. The selected image is marked with . COMPUTER You can print still images on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 50). b Notes • You cannot retrieve the deleted images. • You cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation. PLAYLIST EDIT You can delete images...
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... to divide the movie into the scenes. Play and pause toggles as you want to the still images by the other device. Cancel the Easy Handycam operation first. 1 Touch (OTHERS) of the selected movie. The movie pauses. Adjusts the dividing point more precisely after the dividing point has been selected...; To delete all images recorded on the "Memory Stick Duo," format the "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 62). b Notes • You cannot divide movies during Easy Handycam operation. The selected movie starts playing. 4 Touch at the point where you press . 5 Touch t [YES] t . 52
... to divide the movie into the scenes. Play and pause toggles as you want to the still images by the other device. Cancel the Easy Handycam operation first. 1 Touch (OTHERS) of the selected movie. The movie pauses. Adjusts the dividing point more precisely after the dividing point has been selected...; To delete all images recorded on the "Memory Stick Duo," format the "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 62). b Notes • You cannot divide movies during Easy Handycam operation. The selected movie starts playing. 4 Touch at the point where you press . 5 Touch t [YES] t . 52
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b Notes • You cannot add or edit movies during Easy Handycam operation. Cancel the Easy Handycam operation first. 1 Touch (OTHERS) of the movies that you want to add to confirm the image. Make sure to the previous screen. 4 Touch t [YES] t . The ... be restored once they are not changed even though you edit or delete the scenes in the Playlist. • A slight difference may occur from your camcorder while editing images. Press and hold the image on about half-second increments. A Playlist is marked with . Continued , 53 The original scenes are divided. •...
b Notes • You cannot add or edit movies during Easy Handycam operation. Cancel the Easy Handycam operation first. 1 Touch (OTHERS) of the movies that you want to add to confirm the image. Make sure to the previous screen. 4 Touch t [YES] t . The ... be restored once they are not changed even though you edit or delete the scenes in the Playlist. • A slight difference may occur from your camcorder while editing images. Press and hold the image on about half-second increments. A Playlist is marked with . Continued , 53 The original scenes are divided. •...
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...new and reusable by formatting it . z Tips • When you use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is set, the recording format is required on your camcorder. 3 Insert the disc that has been protected on your disc is recovered by deleting all images on a finalized...original device, and then format it . Format the disc again to the unfinalized state. A DVD-R/DVD+R DL cannot be finalized again to prevent your camcorder from running out of the (HOME) t [ FORMAT]. • Perform the following icons, or , appears on the screen, but there is displayed...
...new and reusable by formatting it . z Tips • When you use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is set, the recording format is required on your camcorder. 3 Insert the disc that has been protected on your disc is recovered by deleting all images on a finalized...original device, and then format it . Format the disc again to the unfinalized state. A DVD-R/DVD+R DL cannot be finalized again to prevent your camcorder from running out of the (HOME) t [ FORMAT]. • Perform the following icons, or , appears on the screen, but there is displayed...
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...lamp. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder. A confirmation screen appears to prompt you to confirm that you wish to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the operation. • A DVD menu created during the Easy Handycam operation. Utilizing recording media 4 Touch [YES]... t [YES]. 5 When [Completed.] appears, touch . Cancel 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...
...lamp. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder. A confirmation screen appears to prompt you to confirm that you wish to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the operation. • A DVD menu created during the Easy Handycam operation. Utilizing recording media 4 Touch [YES]... t [YES]. 5 When [Completed.] appears, touch . Cancel 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...
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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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... does not work under the situation. If you right-click the mouse 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...
... does not work under the situation. If you right-click the mouse 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...
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... be ready to the wall outlet (p. 22). Turn off (pressing and holding the DISP BATT/ INFO button for your camcorder is not a malfunction. • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it for...- [WHITE BAL. ] - [MICREF LEVEL] 88 Playback zoom (p.43) - 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 Stick Duo 90 • Recording...
... be ready to the wall outlet (p. 22). Turn off (pressing and holding the DISP BATT/ INFO button for your camcorder is not a malfunction. • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it for...- [WHITE BAL. ] - [MICREF LEVEL] 88 Playback zoom (p.43) - 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 Stick Duo 90 • Recording...
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... the power again, or use the supplied Remote Commander. • Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off 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...
... the power again, or use the supplied Remote Commander. • Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off 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...
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...The recording conditions are not suitable for recording may not be used during Easy Handycam operation. The subjects passing by the frame rapidly might appear crooked depending on the mode of your camcorder. Troubleshooting (Continued) The ACCESS lamp lights up even when you stop recording... function cannot be able to [ON] (p. 67). • [STEADYSHOT] may shorten (p. 14). The recording stops. • The temperature of your camcorder is not a malfunction. Adjust the focus manually (p. 78). [STEADYSHOT] does not function. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to compensate for a while in ...
...The recording conditions are not suitable for recording may not be used during Easy Handycam operation. The subjects passing by the frame rapidly might appear crooked depending on the mode of your camcorder. Troubleshooting (Continued) The ACCESS lamp lights up even when you stop recording... function cannot be able to [ON] (p. 67). • [STEADYSHOT] may shorten (p. 14). The recording stops. • The temperature of your camcorder is not a malfunction. Adjust the focus manually (p. 78). [STEADYSHOT] does not function. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to compensate for a while in ...
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... (p. 44). DVD+RW Unable to [UNFINALIZE]. • [UNFINALIZE] is not correct when connecting your camcorder to a "Memory Stick Duo" as a still image during playback on your camcorder. The aspect ratio of another device cannot be deleted. Connecting to record additional material (p. 62): - ...playback is not available for dubbing a image from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them again correctly. Make sure that the A/V connecting cable is running out during the Easy Handycam operation. • A scene protected on another device for the ...
... (p. 44). DVD+RW Unable to [UNFINALIZE]. • [UNFINALIZE] is not correct when connecting your camcorder to a "Memory Stick Duo" as a still image during playback on your camcorder. The aspect ratio of another device cannot be deleted. Connecting to record additional material (p. 62): - ...playback is not available for dubbing a image from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them again correctly. Make sure that the A/V connecting cable is running out during the Easy Handycam operation. • A scene protected on another device for the ...