Sony DCR-DVD108_Manual de Usuario

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Digital Video Camera Recorder

Operating Guide

DCR-DVD108/DVD308/

DVD608/DVD708

Enjoying with your

camcorder12

Getting Started 21

Recording/Playback 31

Editing 48

Utilizing recording media 57

Customizing your

camcorder62

Using a Computer 80

Troubleshooting 85

Additional

Information98

Quick

Reference111

Spanish Quick Guide/

Gua rpida en espaol122


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To reduce fire or shock hazard, donot expose the unit to rain ormoisture.

This symbol is intended to alertthe user to the presence ofuninsulated dangerousvoltage within the productsenclosure that may be ofsufficient magnitude toconstitute a risk of electricshock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alertthe user to the presence of

important operating andmaintenance (servicing)instructions in the literatureaccompanying the appliance.

WARNING


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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

For your protection, please read these safetyinstructions completely before operatingthe appliance, and keep this manual forfuture reference.

Carefully observe all warnings, precautionsand instructions on the appliance, or the onedescribed in the operating instructions andadhere to them.

Power Sources

This set should be operated only from the type of

power source indicated on the marking label. Ifyou are not sure of the type of electrical powersupplied to your home, consult your dealer orlocal power company. For those sets designed tooperate from battery power, or other sources, referto the operating instructions.

Polarization

This set may be equipped with a polarized acpower cord plug (a plug having one blade widerthan the other).

This plug will fit into the power outlet only oneway. This is a safety feature. If you are unable toinsert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversingthe plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contactyour electrician to have a suitable outlet installed.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarizedplug by forcing it in.

Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords orconvenience receptacles beyond their capacity,since this can result in fire or electric shock.

Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into the setthrough openings as they may touch dangerousvoltage points or short out parts that could resultin a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of anykind on the set.

Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by themanufacturer, as they may cause hazards.

Cleaning

Unplug the set from the wall outlet beforecleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleanersor aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened

with water for cleaning the exterior of the set.

Water and Moisture

Do not use power-line operated sets near water for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchensink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near aswimming pool, etc.

Power-Cord ProtectionRoute the power cord so that it is not likely to bewalked on or pinched by items placed upon oragainst them, paying particular attention to theplugs, receptacles, and the point where the cordexits from the appliance.

Accessories

Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand,tripod, bracket, or table. The set may fall, causing

serious injury to a child or an adult, and seriousdamage to the set. Use only a cart, stand, tripod,bracket, or table recommended by themanufacturer.

Ventilation

The slots and openings in the cabinet are providedfor necessary ventilation. To ensure reliableoperation of the set, and to protect it fromoverheating, these slots and openings must neverbe blocked or covered. Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth

or other materials. Never block the slots and openings by placing

the set on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similarsurface.

Never place the set in a confined space, such asa bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless properventilation is provided.

Do not place the set near or over a radiator orheat register, or where it is exposed to direct

sunlight.

Use

Installation

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Continued)

Lightning

For added protection for this set during a lightningstorm, or when it is left unattended and unused forlong periods of time, unplug it from the wall

outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.This will prevent damage to the set due tolightning and power-line surges.

Damage Requiring Service

Unplug the set from the wall outlet and referservicing to qualified service personnel under thefollowing conditions:

When the power cord or plug is damaged orfrayed.

If liquid has been spilled or objects have falleninto the set.

If the set has been exposed to rain or water. If the set has been subject to excessive shock by

being dropped, or the cabinet has beendamaged.

If the set does not operate normally whenfollowing the operating instructions. Adjust

only those controls that are specified in theoperating instructions. Improper adjustment ofother controls may result in damage and willoften require extensive work by a qualifiedtechnician to restore the set to normal operation.

When the set exhibits a distinct change inperformance this indicates a need for service.

Servicing

Do not attempt to service the set yourself asopening or removing covers may expose you to

dangerous voltage or other hazards.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Replacement parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure theservice technician has used replacement partsspecified by the manufacturer that have the samecharacteristics as the original parts.Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,electric shock, or other hazards.

Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to theset, ask the service technician to perform routinesafety checks (as specified by the manufacturer)

to determine that the set is in safe operatingcondition.

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Read this before operating your camcorder

Before operating the unit, please read thismanual thoroughly, and retain it for futurereference.

CAUTIONThe use of optical instruments with this productwill increase eye hazard. Use of controls oradjustments or performance of procedures otherthan those specified herein may result inhazardous radiation exposure.

Replace the battery with the specified type only.Otherwise, fire or injury may result.

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries arerecyclable. You can help preserveour environment by returningyour used rechargeable batteriesto the collection and recyclinglocation nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling ofrechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leakingLithium-Ion batteries.

Battery pack

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCCRules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) this device must accept anyinterference received, including interference thatmay cause undesired operation.

This Class B digital apparatus complies withCanadian ICES-003.

Owners Record

The model and serial numbers are located on thebottom. Record the serial number in the spaceprovided below. Refer to these numbers whenever

you call upon your Sony dealer regarding thisproduct.

If you have any questions about this product, youmay call:Sony Customer Information Center1-800-222-SONY (7669).The number below is for the FCC related mattersonly.

Regulatory Information

For customers in the U.S.A. andCANADA

Model No. DCR-

Serial No.

Model No. AC-

No.

For customers in the U.S.A.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONYModel No.: DCR-DVD108Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA92127 U.S.A.Telephone No.: 858-942-2230This device complies with Part 15 of the FCCRules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not causeharmful interference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesired operation.

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CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes ormodifications not expressly approved in thismanual could void your authority to operate thisequipment.

Note

This equipment has been tested and found tocomply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonableprotection against harmful interference in aresidential installation. This equipment generates,uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,if not installed and used in accordance with theinstructions, may cause harmful interference toradio communications.However, there is no guarantee that interferencewill not occur in a particular installation. If thisequipment does cause harmful interference toradio or television reception, which can bedetermined by turning the equipment off and on,the user is encouraged to try to correct theinterference by one or more of the followingmeasures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiveris connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TVtechnician for help.

The supplied interface cable must be used with theequipment in order to comply with the limits for a

digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 ofFCC Rules.This product is not intended to be serviced.Should the product cease to function in its

intended manner, it should be returned to themanufacturer or to be discarded.

For the State of California, USA only

Prechlorate Material - special handling mayapply, Seewww.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery containsperchlorate.

Your camcorder is supplied with twokinds of operations guides.

Operating Guide (This manual) First Step Guide for using your

camcorder with the computer connected(stored on the supplied CD-ROM)

Types of the disc you can use in yourcamcorder

You can use the following discs only. 8cm DVD-RW8cm DVD+RW 8cm DVD-R8cm DVD+R DLUse the discs with marks listed below. Seepage 14 for details.

For reliability durability of recording /playback, we recommend that you use Sonydiscs or discs with an *(forVIDEO CAMERA) mark for yourcamcorder.

b Note Using a disc other than above may cause the

unsatisfactory recording/playback or you maynot be able to remove the disc from yourcamcorder.

Declaration of ConformityTrade Name: SONYModel No.: DCR-DVD308

Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA92127 U.S.A.Telephone No.: 858-942-2230This device complies with Part 15 of the FCCRules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not causeharmful interference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesired operation.

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* Depending on the place you bought, the disc hasmark.

Types of Memory Stick you can use

in your camcorderYou can use Memory Stick Duo markedwith or

(p. 101).

Memory Stick Duo(This size can be used with yourcamcorder.)

Memory Stick(You cannot use it in your camcorder.)

You cannot use any type of memory card

except Memory Stick Duo. Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick

PRO Duo can be used only withMemory Stick PRO compatibleequipment.

Do not attach a label or the like on aMemory Stick Duo or a Memory StickDuo Adaptor.

When using a Memory Stick Duo

with Memory Stick compatibleequipment

Be sure to insert the Memory Stick Duointo the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.

Memory Stick Duo Adaptor

Using the camcorder

Do not hold the camcorder by thefollowing parts.

The camcorder is not dustproofed,dripproofed or waterproofed. See Abouthandling of your camcorder (p. 104).

To prevent discs from being broken orrecorded images from being lost, do notdo the following when either of therespective lamps of the POWER switch(p. 25) or the access lamps (p. 28, 29) ison:

to remove the battery pack or AC

Adaptor from the camcorder. to apply mechanical shock or vibration tothe camcorder.

When connecting your camcorder toanother device with a USB cable, be sureto insert the connector plug in the correctway. Pushing the plug forcibly into theterminal will damage the terminal andmay result in a malfunction of yourcamcorder.

About menu items, LCD panel,viewfinder, and lens

A menu item that is grayed out is notavailable under the current recording orplayback conditions.

The LCD screen and the viewfinder aremanufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% ofthe pixels are operational for effectiveuse. However, there may be some tinyblack points and/or bright points (white,red, blue, or green in color) that appearconstantly on the LCD screen and the

Viewfinder LCD screen

Battery

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viewfinder. These points are normalresults of the manufacturing process anddo not affect the recording in any way.

Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder,or the lens to direct sunlight for longperiods of time may cause malfunctions.

Do not aim at the sun. Doing so mightcause your camcorder to malfunction.Take images of the sun only in low lightconditions, such as at dusk.

On recording

Before starting to record, test therecording function to make sure the imageand sound are recorded without anyproblems. You cannot delete images onceyou record them on a DVD-R/DVD+RDL. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trialrecording (p. 14).

Compensation for the contents ofrecordings cannot be provided, even ifrecording or playback is not possible due

to a malfunction of the camcorder, storagemedia, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the

countries/regions. To view yourrecordings on a TV, you need an NTSCsystem-based TV.

Television programs, films, video tapes,and other materials may be copyrighted.Unauthorized recording of such materialsmay be contrary to the copyright laws.

About language setting

The on-screen displays in each locallanguage are used for illustrating the

operating procedures. Change the screenlanguage before using your camcorder ifnecessary (p. 26).

About this manual The LCD screens and the viewfinder

images and indicators shown in thismanual were taken with a digital stillcamera, and may look different from whatyou actually see.

Design and specifications of recordingmedia and other accessories are subject tochange without notice.

The illustration used in this manual arebased on the model DCR-DVD308. Disc in this Operating Guide refers to 8cm

DVD discs.

About the Carl Zeiss lens

Your camcorder is equipped with a CarlZeiss lens, which was developed jointly byCarl Zeiss, in Germany, and SonyCorporation, and produces superior images.

It adopts the MTF measurement system forvideo cameras and offers a quality typicalof a Carl Zeiss lens.MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. Thenumber value indicates the amount of lightfrom a subject coming into the lens.

Black point

White, red, blue orgreen point

About the marks used in this manual

The operations available depend on thedisc used. The following marks are used

to indicate the type of disc you can usefor a particular operation.


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Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ......3Read this before operating yourcamcorder ....................................5Subject examples and solutions

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What you can do with yourcamcorder ..................................12

Choosing a disc ..........................14

Using your camcorder ................16

HOME and OPTION- Taking advantage of two types ofmenus ........................................18

Step 1: Checking supplied items....................................................21Step 2: Charging the battery pack

....................................................22Step 3: Turning the power on, andsetting the date and time ............25

Changing the language setting26

Step 4: Preparing for recording....................................................27Step 5: Inserting a disc or aMemory Stick Duo ................... 28

Recording and playing back withease (Easy Handycam) ..............31Recording ...................................34

Zooming ........................................ 36Recording sound with more presence(5.1ch surround recording) (DCR-DVD308/DVD708) ......................... 36Recording in dark places (NightShotplus) .............................................. 37

Adjusting the exposure for backlitsubjects ......................................... 37Recording in mirror mode ............. 37Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3)(DCR-DVD308/DVD708) ............... 37

Playback .....................................39Using PB zoom ............................. 41Playing back a series of still images(Slide show) .................................. 41

Playing the picture on a TV ........42

Making the disc compatible withplayback on other devices or DVDdrives (Finalizing) .......................44

(OTHERS) category .............48Deleting images ..........................48

Dividing the image ......................50

Creating the Playlist ...................51

Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDDrecorders ....................................54

Printing recorded images(PictBridge compliant printer) .....55

(MANAGE DISC/MEMORY)category ......................................57Playing a disc on other devices....................................................57

Finding the right disc (DISCSELECT GUIDE) ........................58Deleting all scenes on the disc(Formatting) ................................59Recording additional scenes afterfinalizing ....................................60

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Getting Started

Recording/Playback

Editing

Utilizing recording media

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Table of Contents (Continued)

What you can do with the

(SETTINGS) category of theHOME MENU ............................ 62Using the HOME MENU ................ 62List of the (SETTINGS) categoryitems .............................................. 63

MOVIE SETTINGS .................... 64(Items for recording movies)

PHOTO SETTINGS ................... 66(Items for recording still images)

VIEW IMAGES SET ................... 67(Items to customize the display)

SOUND/DISP SET .................... 69(Items to adjust beep and thescreen)

OUTPUT SETTINGS ................. 70(Items for when connecting otherdevices)

CLOCK/ LANG ........................ 71(Items to set clock and language)

GENERAL SET .......................... 72(Other setup items)

Activating functions using theOPTION MENU ..................... 73

Using the OPTION MENU ............. 73Recording items on the OPTIONMENU ............................................ 74Viewing items on the OPTION MENU

....................................................... 74

Functions set in the OPTION MENU.................................................... 75

What you can do with Windowscomputer .................................... 80Installing the First Step Guide and

software ..................................... 81Viewing First Step Guide ......... 83Using a Macintosh computer ..... 84

Troubleshooting .........................85

Warning indicators and messages.................................................... 94

Using your camcorder abroad ....98Maintenance and precautions .. 100Specifications ........................... 108

Identifying parts and controls ... 111Indicators displayed duringrecording/playback ................... 115Glossary ................................... 118Index ........................................ 119

Customizing your camcorder

Using a Computer

Troubleshooting

Additional Information

Quick Reference

Spanish Quick Guide/Guarpida en espaol 122


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Subject examples and solutions

Shooting

Flowers in close-up

BPORTRAIT ...................................... 77

BFOCUS............................................ 75

BTELE MACRO ................................. 75

Focusing on the

dog on the left sideof the screen

BFOCUS............................................ 75

BSPOT FOCUS.................................. 75

Getting a good shotof a ski slope or

beach

BBACK LIGHT................................... 37

BBEACH............................................ 77

BSNOW ............................................ 77

Checking your golfswing

BSPORTS ......................................... 77

A child on the stageunder a spot light

BSPOTLIGHT.....................................77

Fireworks with all

its splendor

BFIREWORKS....................................76

BFOCUS ............................................75

A sleeping childunder dim light

BNightShot plus ................................37

BCOLOR SLOW SHTR.......................78


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Your camcorder records image data on 8cm DVD*.It is more convenient than video tape and far more versatile.

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What you can do with your camcorder

* DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is a high-capacity optical disc.

No rewinding to start recording (p.31, 34)

Recorded images are stored in empty areas on thedisc so there is no risk that valuable recordings areaccidentally overwritten.

Since no rewinding is necessary prior to recording,you can start shooting any time you desire.

b Notes Still images can be recorded only on "Memory StickDuo."

You can find a scene quickly using a VISUAL

INDEX screen (p.32, 39)

The VISUAL INDEX screen allows you to check

recorded at a glance. All you have to do is touch thescene you want to view.

The disc does not wear out no matter how manytimes you play it back. The precious moments youhave captured on disc last for a long time.

Records widescreen format and 5.1ch surround

sound (p.36, 37)You can record high quality widescreen images on a wideLCD screen that shows the same 16:9 angle of view as awide TV. Realistic 5.1ch surround sound can also bedirectly recorded onto the disc.

b Notes Some models may not support wide screen and 5.1 ch surround

recording.

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** Finalizing: a process to make it possible to play back recorded DVD on other DVD devices (p.44).

Playback on a DVD device or DVD drive (p.44)

You can play back recorded and finalized** discs on a homeDVD device, DVD recorder or DVD drive of a computer thatsupports 8cm disc.

When finalizing the disc, you can create DVD menus toenable quick access to scenes you want to view.

Playback on widescreen TV and home theater (p.42)

Images recorded in widescreen format can be played backon a wide TV with complete panoramic effect. Discs are alsorecorded with 5.1ch surround sound to provide full sound ona home theater.

b Notes Some models may not support wide screen and 5.1 ch surround

recording.

A recorded disc can be played back on a variety of devices

High-speed image transfer (p.80)

Image data can be quickly transferred to a computerwithout requiring playback.Computers with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) provideeven faster image transfer.

Using the supplied software to edit and copy (p.80)

Picture Motion Browser, the software supplied with yourcamcorder allows you to edit movies or still images storedin your computer to create your original DVD. Copyingdiscs could not be easier enabling you to share yourprecious moments with family and friends.

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Your camcorder is compatible with 8cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R and DVD+R DL.It does not support 12cm discs.

Recording timeExpected recordable time on one side of the disc.The recordable time varies depending on type of discs or recording mode.

z Tips Figures such as 9M and 6M in the table show the average bit rate. M stands for Mbps. If you use a double-sided disc, you can record on both sides of the disc (p.100).

Recording format for DVD-RW

When you use a DVD-RW, you can choose the recording format from VIDEO mode or VR mode.In this manual, VIDEO mode is indicated as and VR mode as .

VIDEO mode and VR mode Glossary (p.118)

Choosing a disc

Apporoximate recordable time( ) : the minimum recording time

Recording mode

9M (HQ) (high quality) 20 (18) 35 (32)

6M (SP) (standard quality) 30 (18) 55 (32)

3M (LP) (long play) 60 (44) 110 (80)

Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the

recording scene. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of a disc. Movies containingquickly moving and complex images are recordedat a higher bit rate, and this reduces the overall recordingtime.

A recording format that is compatible with most DVD devices, especially afterfinalizing.

In VIDEO mode, only the most recent image can be erased.

A recording format that enables editing with your camcorder (deleting andrearranging the order of images).A finalized disc can be played back in DVD devices that support VR mode.


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*1 Refer to the instruction manual of your DVD device to see whether it supports the VR mode of DVD-RW.

*2 Formatting deletes all recordings and returns the recording medium to its original empty state (p.59). Evenwhen using a new disc, format it with your camcorder (p.28).

*3 Finalizing is required to play the disc in a DVD drive on a computer. A DVD+RW that is not finalized maycause the computer to malfunction.

Disc format features Figures in parentheses ( ) indicate page numbers.

Disc types and symbols

DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-R DVD+R DL

Symbols used in this manual

Both 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 movie can be recordedon the same disc (37) z z z z

Deleting the most recent recording (49) z z z

Deleting or editing recordings on your camcorder(48) z

Using a disc repeatedly even if the disc becomesfull by formatting*2 (59) z z z

Finalizing required to play on other devices (44) z *1z*1 *1*3 z z

Creating the DVD menu when you finalize the disc(47) z z z z

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Continued on the next page

Using your camcorder

1Preparing(See page 21 to 30.) Select the disc that best suits your needs.

Do you want to delete or edit images on yourcamcorder?

Yes No

For long recording

2Recording, playback, editing(See pages 34, 39, and 48.)

What you can do with your camcorder depends on the type of disc (p.15).

3Viewing on your camcorder(See pages 32 and 39)

You can also connect it to a TV for viewing(p.42).

* Select the recording format and format the disc on your camcorder (p.28).

z Tips You can select the disc from [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p.58).

Yes No

Do you want to delete images and reusethe disc?


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FinalizeinalizeFinalize

Finalize

Finalize

Finalize

Finalize

4Viewing on another DVD device(See pages 44, 57.)

To view a disc recorded on your camcorder on other DVD devices, you need to finalizeit first.

Notes The less the recording volume of the disc is, the more it takes time to finalize the disc.

The features of a finalized disc depend on disc type.

Recordings cannot beadded even if there is freespace left.

Like commercially soldDVD, this disc can beplayed back in most DVDdevices after finalizing.

The disc can be played backin a device compatible withthe DVD-RW VR mode.

The disc can be played back without finalizing.But finalizing is required in some cases.For details, see page 44.

Unfinalizing allows you

to add recordings (p.60).

Recordings can be addedwithout unfinalizing.

Playback compatibilityPlayback compatibility with any DVD device is not guaranteed. Refer to the instruction manualsupplied with your DVD device or consult your dealer.

DVD device /DVD recorder

DVD drive


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HOME and OPTION- Taking advantage of two types of menus

B Categories and items of the HOME MENU

(CAMERA) category

(VIEW IMAGES) category

(OTHERS) category

(MANAGE DISC/MEMORY)

category

(SETTINGS) category

To customize your camcorder (p. 62).

* You can also set these items during EasyHandycam operation (p. 31). For itemsavailable in the (SETTINGS) category, seepage 63.

HOME MENU - the starting point for operations with your

camcorder

(HELP)Displays a description of the item (p. 19)

Category

Items Page

MOVIE* 35

PHOTO* 35

Items Page

VISUAL INDEX* 39

PLAYLIST 51

Items Page

DELETE* 48

EDIT 50

PLAYLIST EDIT 51

PRINT 55

COMPUTER 80

Items Page

FINALIZE* 44

DISC SELECT GUIDE 58

FORMAT* 59

FORMAT* 60

UNFINALIZE 60

DISC INFO 57


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1 Turn the POWER switch to turnon your camcorder.

2 Press (HOME)A (orB).

3 Touch the category you want touse.

Example: (OTHERS) category

4 Touch the item you want to use.Example: [EDIT]

5 Continue operation by followingthe guidance on the screen.

To hide the HOME MENU screen

Touch .

When you want to know somethingabout the function of each item on theHOME MENU - HELP

1 Press (HOME).The HOME MENU appears.

2 Touch (HELP).The bottom of the (HELP) buttonturns orange.

Using the HOME MENU

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(HOME)B

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3 Touch the item you want to know thecontent.

When you touch an item, its explanationappears on the screen.To apply the option, touch [YES],otherwise, touch [NO].

To deactivate the HELP

Touch (HELP) again in step 2.

Just a touch on the screen during recordingor playback displays the functions available

at that moment. You will find it easy tomake various settings. See page 73 forfurther details.

Using the OPTION MENU

Records a movie.

Activate?

MOVIE

YES NO

(OPTION)

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GettingStarte

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Getting Started

Step 1: Checking supplied items

Make sure that you have the followingitems supplied with your camcorder.The number in the parentheses indicates thenumber of that item supplied.

AC Adaptor (1) (p. 22)

Power cord (1) (p. 22)

A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 42, 54)

USB cable (1) (p. 55)

Wireless Remote Commander (DCR-DVD308/DVD708) (1) (p. 114)

A button-type lithium battery is already installed.

Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1)(p. 22)

CD-ROM Handycam ApplicationSoftware (1) (p. 80)

Operating Guide (This manual) (1)


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Step 2: Charging the battery pack

You can charge the InfoLITHIUMbattery pack (H series) (p. 103) afterattaching it to your camcorder.

Notes

You can use only "InfoLITHIUM" battery packH series.

1 Turn the POWER switch in thedirection of the arrow to OFF(CHG) (The default setting).

2 Attach the battery pack by slidingit in the direction of the arrowuntil it clicks.

3 Connect the AC Adaptor to theDC IN jack of your camcorder.

Open the jack cover, and connect theDC plug of the AC Adaptor.

Match the v mark on the DC plug withthe v mark on your camcorder.

4 Connect the power cord to the ACAdaptor and the wall outlet.

The CHG (charge) lamp lights up andcharging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp

turns off when the battery is fullycharged.

5 Disconnect the AC Adaptor fromthe DC IN jack on yourcamcorder.

Notes Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC INjack holding both the camcorder and the DCplug.

To remove the battery pack

Turn the POWER switch to OFF(CHG).Slide the BATT (battery) release lever andremove the battery pack.

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4

POWER switch

DC IN jack

DC plug

AC Adaptor Power cord

To the wall outlet

Jack cover

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Notes When you remove the battery pack or the AC

Adaptor, make sure that the (Movie) lamp/(Still) lamp (p. 25) is turned off.

When storing the battery pack

Fully discharge the battery before storing itfor an extended period.

To use an outside power source

Make the same connections as you do whencharging the battery pack. The battery packwill not lose its charge in this case.

To check the remaining battery(Battery Info)

Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), thenpress DISP/BATT INFO.

After a while, the approximate recordabletime and battery information appear forabout 7 seconds. You can view the batteryinformation for up to 20 seconds bypressing DISP/BATT INFO again while theinformation is displayed.

Charging time

Approximate time (min.) required whenyou fully charge a fully discharged battery

pack.

Recording timeApproximate time (min.) available whenyou use a fully charged battery pack.

DCR-DVD108/DVD608

BATT (battery)release lever

Battery pack Charging time

NP-FH40(supplied)

125

NP-FH50 135

NP-FH70 170

NP-FH100 390

Battery packContinuousrecordingtime

Typicalrecordingtime*

NP-FH40

(supplied)

95 45

100 50NP-FH50 110 50

120 55

NP-FH70 235 110

255 120

NP-FH100 545 260

590 285

Remaining battery (approx.)

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DCR-DVD308/DVD708

* Typical recording time shows the time whenyou repeat recording start/stop, turning thepower on/off and zooming.

Notes All times measured with recording mode [SP]

under the following conditions:Top: When the LCD backlight turns on.Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off(DCR-DVD308/DVD708).Bottom: Recording time when recording withthe viewfinder while the LCD panel is closed.

Playing time

Approximate time (min.) available whenyou use a fully charged battery pack.

DCR-DVD108/DVD608

DCR-DVD308/DVD708

* When the LCD backlight is on.

On the battery pack Before changing the battery pack, Turn the

POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn off the(Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 25).

The CHG (charge) lamp flashes duringcharging, or Battery Info (p. 23) will not becorrectly displayed under the followingconditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is damaged. The battery pack is worn-out (For Battery

Info only).

The power will not be supplied from the batteryas long as the AC Adaptor is connected to theDC IN jack of your camcorder, even when thepower cord is disconnected from the wall outlet.

When attaching an optional video light, it isrecommended that you use an NP-FH70/NP-FH100 battery pack (DCR-DVD308/DVD708).

We do not recommend using an NP-FH30,which only allows short recording and playbacktimes, with your camcorder.

On the charging/recording/playback time Times measured when using the camcorder at

25 C (77 F) (10 C to 30 C (50 F to 86 F) isrecommended).

The recording and playback time will be shorterwhen you use your camcorder in lowtemperatures.

The recording and playback time will be shorterdepending on the conditions under which youuse your camcorder.

On the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet when using the AC

Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the

Battery packContinuousrecordingtime

Typicalrecordingtime*

NP-FH40(supplied)

85 40

95 45

95 45

NP-FH50 100 50

110 50

110 50

NP-FH70 215 105

235 110235 110

NP-FH100 495 235

545 260

545 260

Battery packLCD panelopened

LCD panelclosed

NP-FH40(supplied)

120 135

NP-FH50 140 155

NP-FH70 300 330

NP-FH100 695 760

Battery packLCD panelopened*

LCD panelclosed

NP-FH40(supplied) 110 125

NP-FH50 130 145

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wall outlet immediately if any malfunctionoccurs while using your camcorder.

Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrowspace, such as between a wall and furniture.

Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the ACAdaptor or battery terminal with any metallicobjects. This may cause a malfunction.

Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power(house current) is still supplied to it whileconnected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor.

Step 3: Turning thepower on, and settingthe date and timeSet the date and time when using thiscamcorder for the first time. If you do not

set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET]screen appears every time you turn on yourcamcorder or change the POWER switchposition.

1 While pressing the green button,turn the POWER switchrepeatedly in the direction of thearrow until the respective lamplights up.

(Movie): To record movies

(Still): To record still images

The [CLOCK SET] screen appears.

2 Select the desired geographicalarea with v/V, then touch [NEXT].

3 Set [DST SET] or[SUMMERTIME], then touch[NEXT].

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4 Set [Y] (year) with v/V.

5 Select [M] with b/B, then set themonth with v/V.

6 Set [D] (day), hour and minute inthe same way, then touch [NEXT].

7 Make sure that the clock iscorrectly set, then touch .

The clock starts.

You can set any year up to the year2037.

To turn off the power

Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

To reset the date and time

Select (HOME)t (SETTINGS)t [CLOCK/ LANG]t [CLOCK SET],and set the date and time.

b Notes If you do not use your camcorder for about 3

months, the built-in rechargeable battery getsdischarged and the date and time settings maybe cleared from the memory. In that case,charge the rechargeable battery and then set thedate and time again (p. 107).

It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to beready to shoot after the power is turned on. Youcannot operate your camcorder during this time.

In the setting at the time of purchase, the powerturns off automatically if you leave your

camcorder without any operation attempted forapproximately 5 minutes, to save battery power([A.SHUT OFF], p. 72).

z Tips The date and time does not appear during

recording, but they are automatically recordedon the disc, and can be displayed duringplayback (see page 67 for [DATA CODE]).

Refer to page 99 for information concerningWorld time difference.

If the buttons on the touch panel do not workcorrectly, adjust the LCD screen([CALIBRATION], p. 105).

You can change the on-screen displays toshow messages in a specified language.Touch (HOME)t

(SETTINGS)t[CLOCK/LANG]t[ LANGUAGE SET], then

select the desired language.

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Step 4: Preparing for recording

Slide the LENS COVER switch to OPEN.

After recording, set the LENS COVER

switch to CLOSE to close the lens cover.

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to thecamcorder (1), then rotate it to the bestangle to record or play (2).

To turn off the LCD backlight to makethe battery last longer(DCR-DVD308/DVD708)

Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a fewseconds until appears.This setting is practical when you use yourcamcorder in bright conditions or you wantto save battery power. The recorded imagewill not be affected by the setting. To turnon the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP/

BATT INFO for a few seconds untildisappears.

b Notes

Do not press the buttons on the LCD framewhen you open or adjust the LCD panel.

z Tips If you open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the

camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees to the lensside, you can close the LCD panel with the LCDscreen facing out. This is convenient duringplayback operations.

On the HOME MENU, touch (SETTINGS)t

[SOUND/DISP SET]t

[LCD BRIGHT](p. 69) to adjust the brightness of the LCDscreen.

The information is displayed or hidden (displayy no display) each time you press DISPBATT/INFO.

You can view images using the viewfinderto avoid wearing down the battery, or whenthe image seen on the LCD screen is poor.

z Tips You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder

backlight by selecting (SETTINGS)t[SOUND/DISP SET]t [VF B.LIGHT] on the

HOME MENU (p. 69).

Opening the lens cover

LCD panel

190 degrees to thecamcorder

2180 degrees(max.)

290 degrees

(max.)

DISP/BATT INFO

Viewfinder

Viewfinder lensadjustment leverMove it until theimage becomesclear.

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Step 5: Inserting a disc or a Memory StickDuo

A new 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-

R, or DVD+R DL is required for recording(p. 14).

b Notes Remove dust or fingerprints from the disc

beforehand, using a soft cloth (p.101).

1 Check that the power of yourcamcorder is on.

2 Turn the disc cover OPEN switchin the direction of the arrow(OPEN B).

[PREPARING TO OPEN] appears onthe LCD screen.

The disc cover slightly opensautomatically.

3 Set the disc with the recordingside facing your camcorder, thenpress the center of the disc until itclicks.

4 Close the disc cover.[DISC ACCESS] appears on the LCDscreen.

It may take some time for the camcorderto recognize the disc.

x DVD-RW/DVD+RWA screen appears to ask whether youwill use [DISC SELECT GUIDE].Using [DISC SELECT GUIDE] lets youformat the disc by following theguidance on the screen. If you do notwant to use it, proceed to step 5.

x DVD-R/DVD+R DLYou can start recording immediately

after [DISC ACCESS] disappears fromthe LCD screen. You do not need toproceed to steps after step 5.

5 Touch the option that is right foryou on the screen.

x DVD-RWSelect the recording format, [VIDEO]

or [VR] (p. 14), then touch .

Disc

Disc coverOPEN switch

Pickup lens

When the disc coveropens slightly, openit further.

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x DVD+RWSelect the aspect ratio of the movie,[16:9 WIDE] or [4:3], then touch .

6 Touch [YES].

7 Touch when [Completed.] isdisplayed.

When the formatting is completed, youcan start recording on the disc.

z Tips

When you use a DVD-RW while the EasyHandycam operation (p. 31) is set, therecording format is fixed to VIDEOmode.

To remove the disc

1 Perform steps 1 and 2 to open the disccover.

2 Press the disc holder in the center of thedisc compartment, and remove the disc byholding the edge.

b Notes Be careful not to obstruct the operation with

your hand or other objects, etc., when opening

or closing the disc cover. Move the belt to thebottom of the camcorder, then open or close thedisc cover.

If you catch the belt when closing the disccover, it may cause your camcorder tomalfunction.

Do not touch the disc with the recording side or

pickup lens (p.106).When using a double-sided disc, take care not tosmudge the surface with fingerprints.

If you close the disc cover with the disc setincorrectly, it may cause your camcorder tomalfunction.

Do not disconnect the power sources duringformatting.

Do not apply shock or vibration to yourcamcorder: while the ACCESS lamp is on

while the ACCESS lamp is flashing while [DISC ACCESS] or [PREPARING TO

OPEN] is displayed on the LCD screen It may take some time to remove the disc

depending on the disc condition or recordedmaterials.

It may take up to 10 minutes to remove a disc ifit is damaged or is dirty with fingerprints, etc. Inthat case, the disc might be damaged.

z Tips You can remove the disc when a power source

is connected to your camcorder even when yourcamcorder is turned off. However, the discrecognition process (step 4) does not start.

To delete all of the previously recorded imagesfrom a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use itagain to record new images, see Deleting allscenes on the disc (Formatting) on page 59.

You can check the right disc using [DISCSELECT GUIDE] on the HOME MENU (page

58).

You can use only a Memory Stick Duomarked with or

(p. 101).

z Tips The number of recordable images vary,

depending on the image quality or the imagesize. For details, see page 66.

1 Open the LCD panel.

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Step 5: Inserting a disc or a Memory Stick Duo (Continued)

2 Insert the Memory Stick Duointo the Memory Stick Duo slotin the right direction until it clicks.

To eject a Memory Stick Duo

Lightly push the "Memory Stick Duo" inonce and then slide it out of the slot.

b Notes Do not try to force the "Memory Stick Duo" out.

Doing so may result in damage. When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your

camcorder is reading/writing data. Do not shakeor knock your camcorder, turn the power off,eject the Memory Stick Duo, or remove thebattery pack. Otherwise, image data may bedamaged.

If you insert the Memory Stick Duo into theslot in the wrong direction, the Memory StickDuo, the Memory Stick Duo slot, or imagedata may be damaged.

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Recording and playing back with ease (EasyHandycam)

Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can performrecording or playing back operation without detailed settings. It also makes screen font size

larger for easy viewing.

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1 Turn the POWERswitchA until the

(Movie) lampturns on.

2 Press EASYB.

appears on the LCD screen.

3 Press START/STOPC orD tostart recording*.

To stop recording, press START/STOPagain.


(Still) lampturns on.

2 Press EASYB.

appears on the LCD screen.

3 Press PHOTOE to record a stillimage**.

If the POWERswitch is set toOFF (CHG), turnit while pressingthe green button.

Open the lens cover (p. 27)

* DCR-DVD108/DVD608** DCR-DVD308/DVD708

Movies

[STBY]t[REC]

Still Images

66

Press PHOTOE lightly to

adjust thefocus.

FlashingtLights up

Press PHOTOE fully to

record the stillimage.

* Movies are recorded in the [SP] recording mode.** Still images are recorded with the [FINE] quality on the "Memory Stick Duo."

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1 Turn the POWER switchA to turn on your camcorder.

2 Press (VIEW IMAGES)F (orG).The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. (It may take some time todisplay the VISUAL INDEX screen.)

3 Start playing back.Movies:

Touch , then touch the movie you want to view.

Viewing recorded movies/still images

Previous

6 imagesNext6 images

Disc type

Appears with the image oneach of the tab that waslastly played back/recorded(B for the still image).

Returns to the recordingscreen

Displays the movies Displays the still images

Returns to therecording screen

Beginning of the scene/

previous scene

Toggles Play orPause as you touch

Next sceneStop (go to theVISUAL INDEX screen)

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Still images:

Touch , then touch the still image you want to view.

* [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 67).

z Tips The screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX

screen when the movies from the one youselected through the one at the end of the list areall played back.

You can slow down the playback speed bytouching during pause.

You can adjust volume by selecting(HOME)t (SETTINGS)t [SOUND

SETTINGS]t [VOLUME], then with/ .

To cancel Easy Handycam operation

Press EASYB again. disappearsfrom the screen.

Menu settings during Easy Handycamoperation

Press (HOME)H(orI) to displaythe menu items available for setup changes(p.18,62).

b Notes You can neither delete nor edit movies on the

disc during Easy Handycam operation. Most of the menu items automatically return to

the default settings. The settings of some menuitems are fixed. For more details, see page 85.

DVD-RW are formatted in VIDEO mode

(p. 14). (OPTION) will not appear. Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to

add effects to images or change settings.

Invalid buttons during Easy Handycamoperation

You cannot use some buttons/functionsduring Easy Handycam operation sincethey are automatically set (p. 85). [Invalidduring Easy Handycam operation.] mayappear if operations not available duringEasy Handycam operation are attempted.

To view movies on a disc on otherdevices (Finalize)

To view movies stored on a disc on a DVDdevice or a computer, you need to "finalize"the disc. For details on finalize operation,see page 44.

b Notes For DVD-R, DVD+R DL, you cannot reuse the

disc or record additional movies onto the disconce you finalize the disc even if the disc hasfree space.

During Easy Handycam operation, the DVDmenu is fixed to [STYLE1].

You cannot record additional scenes on afinalized disc during Easy Handycam operation(p. 60).

Slide show button(page 41)

Previous/Next

Go to the VISUALINDEX screen

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Recording

Adjust and fasten the grip belt as illustrated,and hold your camcorder properly.

b Notes If the access lamps (page 28, 29) is on after

recording is finished, it means data is still beingwritten onto the disc or Memory Stick Duo.Do not apply shock or vibration to yourcamcorder, and do not disconnect the battery orAC Adaptor.

POWER switchA

PHOTOF

START/STOPC

(HOME)D

START/STOPB

Open theLens cover(p. 27)

(HOME)E

(HOME)DSTART/STOPC

DCR-DVD108/DVD608

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Movies are recorded on the disc. Forrecordable time, see page 14.

1 Turn the POWERswitchA untilthe (Movie)lamp turns on.

2 Press START/STOPB (orC).

To stop recording, press START/STOPagain.

Still images are recorded on the MemoryStick Duo. For the number of recordablestill images, see page 66.


(Still) lampturns on.

2 Press PHOTOF.

appears next to . Whendisappears, the image has beenrecorded.

To switch to the movie recordingmode using the (HOME) buttonD

(orE)Touch (CAMERA) of HOME MENUt [MOVIE] or [PHOTO].

Movies

[STBY]t[REC]

Still Images

FlashingtLights up

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You can zoom in up to the magnificationsshown in the following table.

You can adjust the magnification with thezoom lever or the zoom button on the LCDframe.


Move the power zoom lever slightly for aslower zoom. Move it further for a fasterzoom.

b Notes [STEADYSHOT] may not reduce image

blurring as desired when the power zoom leveris set to the T (Telephoto) side.

Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoomlever. If you move your finger off the power

zoom lever, the operation sound of the powerzoom lever may also be recorded.

You cannot change the zoom speed with thezoom buttons on the LCD frame.

The minimum possible distance betweencamcorder and subject while maintaining sharpfocus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wideangle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) fortelephoto.

z Tips Using [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 65) let you zoom

in further than the magnification shown in thetable.

Sound picked up by the built-in microphoneis converted to 5.1ch surround sound andrecorded.

Your camcorder has Dolby Digital 5.1Creator installed for recording 5.1chsurround sound. Enjoy realistic sound whenplaying the disc on devices that support 5.1chsurround sound.Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround sound

Glossary (p.118)

b Notes 5.1ch sound is converted to 2ch when played back

on your camcorder. is displayed on the screen during 5.1ch

recording/playback.

Zooming

(optical zoom)

DCR-DVD108/DVD608 40

DCR-DVD308/DVD708 25

Close view: (Telephoto)

Wider range of view:(Wide angle)

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Turn the POWER switchA to turn on your camcorder.

Press (VIEW IMAGES)B (orC).The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. (It may take some time todisplay the VISUAL INDEX screen.)

z Tips Moving the zoom leverF let you select whether to display 6 or 12 images on the VISUAL INDEX

screen. To fix this number, touch (SETTINGS) in the HOME MENUt [VIEW IMAGES SET]t

[ DISPLAY] (p. 68).

POWER

switchA

(VIEW IMAGES)B

(HOME)D

(VIEW IMAGES)C

(HOME)E

Zoom leverF

(HOME)D

DCR-DVD108/DVD608

DCR-DVD308/DVD708

Previous6 images

Next6 images

Disc type

Appears with the image oneach of the tab that was

lastly played back/recorded(B for the still image).


Displays the movies Displays the still images

(OPTION)


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Start playing back

Touch tab and the movie to be played back.

The VISUAL INDEX screen reappears when playback from the selected movie until thelast movie is completed.

Touch tab and the still image to be played back.

To switch to the playback modeusing the (HOME) buttonD (orE)Touch (VIEW IMAGES)t [VISUALINDEX]

To adjust the movie volume

Touch (OPTION)t tabt[VOLUME], then adjust it with / .

z Tips Touch / during pause to play back

movie slowly.

One touch makes the reverse/fast forwardapproximately 5 times faster, two touches makesit approximately 10 times* faster.

* Approximately 8 times faster using a DVD+RW

Movies

Beginning of the scene/

previous scene

Toggles Play orPause as you touch

Next scene

Stop (go to theVISUAL INDEX screen)

Reverse/ Forward


(OPTION)

Still Images

Slide show button(page 41)

Previous/Next

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You can magnify still images from about1.1 to 5 times the original size.Magnification can be adjusted with thepower zoom lever or the zoom buttons onthe LCD frame.


1 Play back the still images you want tomagnify.

2 Magnify the still image with T(Telephoto).The screen is framed.

3 Touch the screen at the point you wantto display in the center of the displayedframe.

4 Adjust the magnification with W (Wideangle)/T (Telephoto).

To cancel, touch .

Touch on the still image playbackscreen.The slide show begins from the selectedimage.Touch to stop the slide show. Torestart, touch again.

b Notes You cannot operate playback zoom during slide

show.

z Tips You can set continuous slide show playback

using [SLIDE SHOW SET] on (OPTION)t tab. The default setting is [ON](continuous playback).

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Connect your camcorder to the input jack of TV or VCR using A/V connecting cable1 orA/V connecting cable with S VIDEO2. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using thesupplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p.22). Refer also to the instruction manuals suppliedwith the devices to be connected.

1 A/V connecting cable (supplied)Connect to the input jack of the other device.

2 A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO(optional)

When connecting to another device via the SVIDEO jack, by using an A/V connecting cablewith an S VIDEO cable (optional), higherquality pictures can be produced than with anA/V connecting cable. Connect the white andred plug (left/right audio) and the S VIDEOplug (S VIDEO channel) of the A/V connectingcable with an S VIDEO cable (optional). Theyellow plug connection is not necessary. SVIDEO connection only will not output audio.

When your TV is connected to a VCR

Connect your camcorder to the LINE INinput on the VCR. Set the input selector onthe VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.),if the VCR has an input selector.

To set the aspect ratio according to theconnected TV (16:9/4:3)

Change the setting according to the screenaspect ratio of the TV you will view pictureson.

1 Turn the POWER switch to turn on yourcamcorder.2 Touch (HOME)t

(SETTINGS)t [OUTPUTSETTINGS]t [TV TYPE]t [16:9] or[4:3]t .

b Notes When you connect your camcorder to a TV

compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system and playback the disc, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. The TV

switches to full mode automatically. Refer also tothe instruction manuals supplied with your TV.

When you set [TV TYPE] to [4:3], the imagequality may deteriorate. Also, when the recorded

Playing the picture on a TV

2

1

: Signal flowA/V OUT jack

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

(Yellow)

(White)

(Red)

VCRs or TVs

IN

VIDEO

AUDIO(White)

(Red)

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pictures aspect ratio switches between 16:9(wide) and 4:3, the image may jitter.

When you play back a picture recorded in 16:9(wide) aspect ratio on a 4:3 TV not compatible

with the 16:9 (wide) signal, set [TV TYPE] to[4:3].

When your TV is monaural (When your

TV has only one audio input jack)Connect the yellow plug of the A/Vconnecting cable to the video input jack andconnect the white (left channel) or the red(right channel) plug to the audio input jackof your TV or VCR.

z Tips You can display the counter on the TV screen by

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Making the disc compatible with playback onother devices or DVD drives (Finalizing)Finalizing makes the recorded disc compatible for playback with other devices and DVDdrives of computers.Before finalizing, you can select the style of the DVD menu which displays the image list(p. 47).

Whether finalizing is required depends on the type of disc.

DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+R DL require finalizing.DVD+RW do not require finalizing except in the following cases:1 To create a DVD menu2 To play back on a computer DVD drive3 If the disc has a short total recording time (less than 5 min in HQ mode, 8 min in SP mode, or

15 min in LP mode)

b Notes Playback compatibility with all device is not guaranteed. No DVD menu is created for DVD-RW (VR mode).

To play back a disc in a DVD device for the first time (p.46)

Operation flow

Finalizeinal izeFinalize

Make desired settings forthe DVD menu.

In case1,2

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To add recordings to a finalized disc (p.60)

b Notes Even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you cannot record additional movies onto the disc

after finalizing the disc during Easy Handycam operation. To do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation(p. 33).

To play back a disc in a DVD device after adding a recording (p.46)

Make a newrecording

Recordings cannot be

added.

Unfinalize the disc.

When the DVD menu has been created, a

confirmation screen prompts you to confirm thatyou wish to add a recording.

Recordings can be added as usual.

Finalizeinal izeFinalize

Only in case1 Make desired settings forthe DVD menu.

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b Notes

It takes from a minute to a maximum of severalhours to finalize a disc. The shorter the amountof material recorded on the disc, the longer ittakes for finalizing.

Use the AC Adaptor as the power source toprevent your camcorder from running out ofpower during finalizing.

When you finalize a double-sided disc, youmust finalize each side of the disc individually.

1 Place your camcorder in a stableposition, and connect the ACAdaptor to the DC IN jack on yourcamcorder.

2 Turn on the power by turning thePOWER switch.

3 Insert the disc that you want tofinalize.

4 Touch (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) of the (HOME)menut [FINALIZE].

To select a DVD menu style, touch(OPTION)t [DVD MENU]

(p. 47).

Go to step 5 if you want to finalize thedisc using [STYLE1] (default setting).

5 Touch [YES]t [YES].Finalizing starts.

6 When [Completed.] appears,touch .

b Notes Do not apply shock or vibration to your

camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC

Adaptor during finalizing.When you need to disconnect the AC Adaptor,make sure that the power of your camcorder isset to off and disconnect the AC Adaptor afterthe (Movie) or (Still) lamp goes off.Finalizing restarts when you connect the ACAdaptor and turn on your camcorder again.You cannot remove the disc until the finalizingoperation is completed.

When using the discs other than DVD-RW (VRmode), Z flashes after finalizing iscompleted on the recording standby screen ofyour camcorder. Remove the disc from yourcamcorder.

z Tips When you set to create a DVD menu and

finalize the disc, the DVD menu appears for afew seconds while finalizing the disc.

After the disc is finalized, the disc type/recording format indicator changes as shownbelow:

Finalizing a disc

DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)

DVD-RW (VR mode)

DVD+RW

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ecording/Playback

To select a DVD menu style

1 In step 4, touch (OPTION)t[DVD MENU].

2 Select the desired style from 4 types ofpattern with [T]/[t].

Select [NO MENU] if you do not createa DVD menu.

3 Touch .

b Notes The DVD menu style is fixed to [STYLE1]

during the Easy Handycam operation.

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Editing

(OTHERS) categoryThis category enables you to edit or printimages on a disc or "Memory Stick Duo,"or copy them onto your computer forviewing, editing or creating an originalDVD.

DELETE

You can delete images on a disc or a"Memory Stick Duo" (p. 48).

EDIT

You can edit the images on a disc or aMemory Stick Duo (p. 50).

PLAYLIST EDITYou can create and edit a Playlist (p. 51).

PRINT

You can print still images on a connectedPictBridge printer (p. 55).

COMPUTER

You can connect your camcorder to a

computer (p. 80).

Deleting imagesYou can delete the images recorded on adisc or a Memory Stick Duo using yourcamcorder.Insert a recorded disc or Memory StickDuo into your camcorder.

b Notes You cannot retrieve the deleted images. You cannot delete movies during Easy

Handycam operation. Cancel the EasyHandycam operation first.

z Tips You can select up to 100 images at once. You can delete images on the playback screen

from [DELETE] under (OPTION)t

tab.

1 Touch (OTHERS) of the(HOME) menut [DELETE].

2 Touch [ DELETE].

3 Touch [ DELETE].

4 Touch the image that you want todelete.

The selected image is marked with .Press and hold the image on the LCDscreen to confirm the image.

Item list

(OTHERS) category

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Touch to return to the previousscreen.

5 Touch t [YES]t .

To delete all movies on the disc at onetime

In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL]t[YES]t [YES]t .

To delete the most recently recordedmovie

In step 3, touch [ LAST SCENE DEL]t t [YES]t .

b Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC

Adaptor from your camcorder while editingimages. It may damage the disc.

If the deleted movie is included in the Playlist(p. 51), the movie is deleted also from thePlaylist.

Even if you delete unnecessary images from thedisc, the remaining disc capacity may notincrease as much as you can make additional

recording. To delete all images recorded in the disc andrestore the original capacity of the disc, formatthe disc (page 59).

z Tips The images recorded by this camcorder and

stored onto a disc are called "original."

1 Touch (OTHERS) of the(HOME) menut [DELETE].

2 Touch [ DELETE].

3 Touch [ DELETE].

4 Touch the still image that youwant to delete.

The selected still image is marked with.

Press and hold the still image on the LCDscreen to confirm the still image.Touch to return to the previousscreen.

5 Touch t [YES]t .

To delete all still images on theMemory Stick Duo

In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL]t[YES]t [YES]t .

b Notes

You cannot delete still images in the followingcases: "Memory Stick Duo" is write-protected.

DVD

+RW

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write-protection is set to the still images bythe other device.

z Tips

To delete all images recorded on the MemoryStick Duo, format the Memory Stick Duo(p. 60).

Dividing the image

b Notes You cannot divide movies during Easy


1 Touch (OTHERS) of the(HOME) menut [EDIT].

2 Touch [DIVIDE].

3 Touch the movie that you want todivide.

The selected movie starts playing.

4 Touch at the point whereyou want to divide the movie intothe scenes.

The movie pauses.

Play and pause toggles as you press.

5 Touch t [YES]t .

Returns to the beginning ofthe selected movie.

Adjusts the dividing point moreprecisely after the dividing point hasbeen selected with .

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b Notes Movies cannot be restored once they are

divided. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC

Adaptor from your camcorder while editingimages. It may damage the disc.

Even if the divided movie is included in thePlaylist, the movie is not divided in the Playlist.

A slight difference may occur from the pointwhere you touch and the actual dividingpoint, as your camcorder selects the dividingpoint based on about half-second increments.

Creating the Playlist

A Playlist is a list showing thumbnails ofthe movies that you have selected. The

original scenes are not changed eventhough you edit or delete the scenes in thePlaylist.Make sure to insert the recorded disc intoyour camcorder.

b Notes You cannot add or edit movies during Easy


1 Touch (OTHERS) of the(HOME) menut [PLAYLISTEDIT].

2 Touch [ ADD].

3 Touch the scene that you want toadd to the Playlist.

.

The selected scene is marked with .Press and hold the image on the LCDscreen to confirm the image.Touch to return to the previousscreen.

4 Touch t [YES]t .

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Creating the Playlist (Continued)

To add all the movies on the disc inthe Playlist

In step 2, touch [ ADD ALL] t [YES]

t [YES]t .b Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC

Adaptor from your camcorder while editing thePlaylist. It may damage the disc.

z Tips You can add a maximum of 999 movies to the

Playlist. You can add a movie when viewing it using

[ ADD] on (OPTION)t tab.

Make sure to insert the disc on which thePlaylist is added into your camcorder.

1 Touch (VIEW IMAGES) of the(HOME) menu

t

[PLAYLIST].The images added to the Playlist aredisplayed on the screen.

2 Touch the scene from which youwant to play back.

The Playlist is played back from theselected scene to the end, then thescreen returns to the Playlist screen.

To erase added images from thePlaylist at a time

1 Touch (OTHERS) of the(HOME) menut [PLAYLIST EDIT].

2 Touch [ERASE].To erase all images at a time, touch[ERASE ALL]t [YES]t [YES]t

.

3 Touch the image that you want to erasefrom the Playlist.

The selected image is marked with .

Press and hold the image on the LCDscreen to confirm the image.


4 Touch t [YES]t .

z Tips The original images are not changed even if you

erase the images from the Playlist.

Changing the order within the Playlist


2 Touch [MOVE].3 Select the image that you want to move.

The selected scene is marked with .



4 Touch .

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5 Select the destination with [T]/[t].


6 Touch t [YES]t .

z Tips When you select multiple images, the images

are moved following the order appeared in thePlaylist.

Dividing a movie within the Playlist


2 Touch [DIVIDE].3 Select the movie that you want to divide.

The playback of the selected moviestarts.

4 Touch at the point where you wantto divide the movie into scenes.The movie pauses.

5 Touch t [YES]t .

b Notes A slight difference may occur from the point

where you touch and the actual dividing

point, as your camcorder selects the dividingpoint based on about half-second increments.

z Tips The original movies are not changed even if you

divide the movie in the Playlist.

Destination bar

Play and pause toggles as you press.


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Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders

You can dub images played back on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRsor DVD/HDD recorders. Connect the device in either of the following ways.Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation(p. 22). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.

b Notes Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate.

AA/V connecting cable (supplied)Connect to the input jack of the otherdevice.

BA/V connecting cable with SVIDEO (optional)When connecting to another device viathe S VIDEO jack, by using an A/Vconnecting cable with an S VIDEOcable (optional), higher quality imagescan be produced than with an A/Vconnecting cable. Connect the white andred plug (left/right audio) and the SVIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of theA/V connecting cable with an S VIDEOcable (optional). The yellow plugconnection is not necessary. S VIDEOconnection only will not output audio.

b Notes To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter,

etc.) on the screen of the monitor device

connected, set (SETTINGS)t [OUTPUTSETTINGS]t [DISP OUTPUT]t [LCDPANEL] (the default setting) on the HOMEMENU (p. 71).

To record the date/time and camera settingsdata, display them on the screen (p. 67).

When you are connecting your camcorder to amonaural device, connect the yellow plug of theA/V connecting cable to the video input jack,and the red (right channel) or the white (leftchannel) plug to the audio input jack on the

device.

2

1

VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders

: Video/Signal flow

A/V OUT jack

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

(Yellow)

(White)

(Red)

IN

VIDEO

AUDIO(White)

(Red)

IN

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1 Insert the recorded disc into yourcamcorder.

2 Turn on your camcorder, andpress (VIEW IMAGES).

Set [TV TYPE] according to the displaydevice (p. 42, 70).

3 Insert the recording media in therecording device.

If your recording device has an inputselector, set it to the input mode.

4 Connect your camcorder to therecording device (VCR or DVD/HDD recorder) with the A/Vconnecting cable (supplied)1 oran A/V connecting cable with S

VIDEO (optional)2.Connect your camcorder to the input

jacks of the recording device.

5 Start the playback on yourcamcorder, and record it on therecording device.

Refer to the instruction manualssupplied with your recording device fordetails.

6 When dubbing is finished, stopthe recording device, and thenyour camcorder.

Printing recordedimages (PictBridgecompliant printer)

You can print out still images using aPictBridge compliant printer, without

connecting the camcorder to a computer.

Connect your camcorder to the AC Adaptorto obtain power from the wall outlet (p. 22).Insert the Memory Stick Duo containingstill images into your camcorder and turnon the printer.

1 Turn on your camcorder.

2 Connect the (USB) jack of yourcamcorder to the printer usingthe USB cable (p. 113).

[USB SELECT] appears on the screenautomatically.

3 Touch [ PRINT].

One of the still images stored on theMemory Stick Duo will be displayed.

b Notes We can guarantee the operation of only models

that are PictBridge compatible.

Connecting your camcorder tothe printer

When connection is complete,(PictBridge connecting) appears onthe screen.

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Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) (Continued)

1 Touch the still image to beprinted.

The selected image is marked with .



2 Touch (OPTION), set thefollowing options, then touch

.

[COPIES]: Set number of copies of astill image to be printed. You can set upto 20 copies.

[DATE/TIME]: Select [DATE],[DAY&TIME], or [OFF] (no date/timeprinted).

[SIZE]: Select the paper size.

If you do not change the setting, go to

step 3.

3 Touch [EXEC]t [YES]t .The image selection screen appearsagain.

To finish printing

Touch on the image selection screen.

b Notes Refer also to the instruction manual of the

printer to be used. Do not attempt the following operations when

is on the screen. The operations may not beperformed properly. To operate the POWER switch. To press (VIEW IMAGES) To disconnect the USB cable from the printer. To remove the Memory Stick Duo from

your camcorder If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB

cable, turn the printer off and on again, andrestart the operation from the beginning.

You can select only the paper sizes that theprinter can print. On some printer models, the top, bottom, right,

and left edges of images may be trimmed. If youprint a still image recorded in a 16:9 (wide)ratio, the left and right ends of the image may betrimmed widely.

Some printer models may not support the dateprinting function. Refer to your printersinstruction manual for details.

You may not be able to print the following:

images edited by a computer images recorded by other devices images of 3MB or more images with a pixel size larger than

28482136

z Tips PictBridge is an industry standard established

by the Camera & Imaging Products Association(CIPA). You can print still images without using

a computer by connecting a printer directly to adigital video camera or digital still camera,regardless of model or manufacturer.

You can print a still image when viewing itusing tabt [PRINT] on (OPTION).

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Utilizingrecordingmedia

Utilizing recording media

(MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) categoryThis category enables you to use a disc or aMemory Stick Duo for various purposes.

FINALIZE

You can enable discs to be played on otherdevices by finalizing them (p. 44).

DISC SELECT GUIDE

Your camcorder advises you of the rightdisc for your purpose (p. 58).

FORMATYou can format and use the disc again(p. 59).

FORMAT

You can format and use the Memory StickDuo again (p. 60).

UNFINALIZE

You can unfinalize a disc and record moreimages on it (p. 60).

DISC INFO

You can display the disc information.

Playing a disc onother devices

Finalizing a disc (p. 44) let you view

movies recorded by your camcorder onother DVD devices. However, we do notguarantee proper playback on all devices.DVD+RW do not require finalization to beplayed back on other devices.

b Notes Do not use an 8 cm CD adaptor with an 8 cm

DVD as it may cause a malfunction. Make sure that a vertically installed device is

placed in a position such as that the disc can be

placed horizontally. Some discs cannot be played back, may freeze

for an instant between scenes. Some functionsmay be disabled on some devices.

z Tips Devices that support subtitles can display the

recording date and time where the subtitlesnormally appear (p. 65). Refer to the instructionmanual of your device.

If you have created a DVD menu (p. 47), youcan select the desired scene in the menu.

You can play a disc on a computer if aDVD playback application is installed onthe computer.Insert the finalized disc into the DVD driveon your computer, and play back the disc

using a DVD playback application.b Notes Even when you use a DVD+RW, you must

finalize the disc (p. 44). Otherwise, it may causea malfunction.

Make sure that the DVD drive of the computercan play an 8 cm DVD.

Do not use an 8 cm CD adaptor with an 8 cmDVD as it may cause a malfunction.

The disc may not be played back, or the moviesmay not be played smoothly on somecomputers.

Item list

(MANAGE DISC/MEMORY)category

Playing a disc on other devices

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Movies stored on a disc cannot be copieddirectly onto a computer to be played back oredited.

z Tips For details on operations and procedures, see the

First Step Guide on the supplied CD-ROM(p. 80).

The volume label of the disc

The date when the disc was first used isrecorded (the default setting is 0:00AMJanuary 1, 2007).

When the disc was first used at 0:00 pm onJanuary 1st 2007:2007_01_01_00H00M_AM

z Tips Images on discs are stored in the following

folders: DVD-RW (VR mode)

DVD_RTAV folder Other discs and modes

VIDEO_TS folder

Volumelabel

Finding the right disc(DISC SELECT GUIDE)Select the option that is right for you on thescreen, then you will be informed of theappropriate disc for your purposes.

1 Touch (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) of the (HOME).

2 Touch [DISC SELECT GUIDE].

3 Touch the option that is right foryou on the screen.

When you answer all the questions, youwill be informed of the right disc for

you.If you insert the same type of disc asindicated in [DISC SELECT GUIDE],you can format it with your selectedsettings.

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Deleting all scenes on the disc (Formatting)

Formatting makes the recorded disc newand reusable by deleting all the datarecorded on the disc. The recordingcapacity of the disc is recovered byformatting it.A DVD-R/DVD+R DL cannot beformatted. Replace it with a newdisc.

If you format a finalized disc

A DVD-RW (in VIDEO mode) returns tothe unfinalized state. The disc must befinalized again to view its contents onother devices.

In the case of a DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD+RW, formatting deletes all imageson a finalized disc. One of the followingicons, or , appears on the

screen, but there is no need to finalize thedisc again before playing the disc on otherdevices.*

* To create the DVD menu on a DVD+RW,finalize the disc again (p. 44).

1 Connect the AC Adaptor to theDC IN jack on your camcorder,then connect the power cord tothe wall outlet.


3 Insert the disc that you want toformat into your camcorder.

4 Touch (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) of the (HOME)t[ FORMAT].

Perform the following steps if your disc isDVD-RW or DVD+RW.

x DVD-RWSelect [VIDEO] or [VR] for therecording format (p. 14), then touch

.

x DVD+RW

Select the aspect ratio of the movie,[16:9 WIDE] or [4:3], then touch .

5 Touch [YES].

6 Touch when [Completed.] isdisplayed.

b Notes Use the AC Adaptor as the power source to

prevent your camcorder from running out ofpower during formatting.

Do not apply shock or vibration to yourcamcorder, and do not disconnect the ACAdaptor during formatting.

When you use a double-sided disc, formatting is

required on each side. You can format each sidein the different recording format.

In the case of DVD+RW , you cannot changethe movie aspect ratio midway. Format the discagain to change the aspect ratio.

You cannot format a disc that has beenprotected on other devices. Cancel theprotection with the original device, and thenformat it.

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z Tips When you use a DVD-RW while the Easy

Handycam operation (p. 31) is set, the recordingformat is fixed to the VIDEO mode.

Formatting deletes all images on aMemory Stick Duo.


2 Insert the "Memory Stick Duo"that you want to format into yourcamcorder.

3 Touch (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY)t [ FORMAT]

4 Touch [YES]t [YES].

5 When [Completed.] appears,touch .

b Notes Even the still images protected with another

device against accidental deletion are alsodeleted.

Do not attempt the following operations when[Executing...] is on the screen: To operate the POWER switch or buttons To remove the Memory Stick Duo

Formatting the Memory StickDuo

Recording additionalscenes after finalizing

You can record additional movies on the

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