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... 2-319-496-11(1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-DVD108/DVD308/ DVD608/DVD708 Enjoying with your camcorder 12 Getting Started 21 Recording/Playback 31 Editing 48 Utilizing recording media 57 Customizing your 62 camcorder Using a Computer 80 Troubleshooting 85 Additional 98 Information Quick 111... Reference Spanish Quick Guide/ 122 Guía rápida en español © 2007 Sony Corporation http://www.sony.net/ Printed on this product and...
... 2-319-496-11(1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-DVD108/DVD308/ DVD608/DVD708 Enjoying with your camcorder 12 Getting Started 21 Recording/Playback 31 Editing 48 Utilizing recording media 57 Customizing your 62 camcorder Using a Computer 80 Troubleshooting 85 Additional 98 Information Quick 111... Reference Spanish Quick Guide/ 122 Guía rápida en español © 2007 Sony Corporation http://www.sony.net/ Printed on this product and...
Operating Instructions
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... or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. Operation is subject to the collection and recycling location nearest you may cause undesired operation. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. CAUTION The use of procedures other than... numbers are recyclable. Model No. ACNo. For customers in the U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD108 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Continued , 5
... or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. Operation is subject to the collection and recycling location nearest you may cause undesired operation. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. CAUTION The use of procedures other than... numbers are recyclable. Model No. ACNo. For customers in the U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD108 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Continued , 5
Operating Instructions
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... different from your camcorder (Continued) Declaration of recording / playback, we recommend that any interference received, including interference that to radio or television reception, which the receiver is supplied with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. "Operating Guide" (This manual) - For reliability durability of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD308 Responsible Party...
... different from your camcorder (Continued) Declaration of recording / playback, we recommend that any interference received, including interference that to radio or television reception, which the receiver is supplied with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. "Operating Guide" (This manual) - For reliability durability of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD308 Responsible Party...
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...• Compensation for video cameras and offers a quality typical of time may be contrary to malfunction. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is not possible due to direct sunlight for long periods of a Carl Zeiss lens. About this manual • The LCD screens and ...the viewfinder images and indicators shown in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About the marks used . About language setting The on the model DCR-DVD308. • Disc in this manual • The operations available depend on a DVD-R/...
...• Compensation for video cameras and offers a quality typical of time may be contrary to malfunction. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is not possible due to direct sunlight for long periods of a Carl Zeiss lens. About this manual • The LCD screens and ...the viewfinder images and indicators shown in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About the marks used . About language setting The on the model DCR-DVD308. • Disc in this manual • The operations available depend on a DVD-R/...
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... for recording 27 Step 5: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo 28 Recording/Playback Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam 31 Recording 34 Zooming 36 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCRDVD308/DVD708 36 Recording in dark places (NightShot plus ... the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) (DCR-DVD308/DVD708 37 Playback 39 Using PB zoom 41 Playing back a series of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ......3 Read this before operating your camcorder 5 Subject examples and solutions 11 Enjoying with your camcorder What you can do with playback on other...
... 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) (DCRDVD308/DVD708 36 Recording in dark places (NightShot plus ... the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) (DCR-DVD308/DVD708 37 Playback 39 Using PB zoom 41 Playing back a series of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ......3 Read this before operating your camcorder 5 Subject examples and solutions 11 Enjoying with your camcorder What you can do with playback on other...
Operating Instructions
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...). • The power will not be supplied from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet. • When attaching an optional video light, it is not attached correctly. - Notes •.../ (Still) lamp (p. 25). • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or Battery Info (p. 23) will be correctly displayed under the following conditions: - DCR-DVD108/DVD608 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel opened * 110 130 280 635 * When the LCD backlight is damaged...
...). • The power will not be supplied from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet. • When attaching an optional video light, it is not attached correctly. - Notes •.../ (Still) lamp (p. 25). • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or Battery Info (p. 23) will be correctly displayed under the following conditions: - DCR-DVD108/DVD608 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel opened * 110 130 280 635 * When the LCD backlight is damaged...
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... press the buttons on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until appears. This is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or you press DISP BATT/INFO. This setting is convenient during playback operations. • On the HOME MENU, touch (SETTINGS) t... t [VF B.LIGHT] on the LCD screen is displayed or hidden (display y no display) each time you want to make the battery last longer (DCR-DVD308/DVD708) Press and hold DISP/ Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move it 180 degrees to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the image seen...
... press the buttons on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until appears. This is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or you press DISP BATT/INFO. This setting is convenient during playback operations. • On the HOME MENU, touch (SETTINGS) t... t [VF B.LIGHT] on the LCD screen is displayed or hidden (display y no display) each time you want to make the battery last longer (DCR-DVD308/DVD708) Press and hold DISP/ Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move it 180 degrees to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the image seen...
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Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder properly. Recording DCR-DVD108/DVD608 (HOME) D POWER switch A (HOME) E PHOTO F Open the Lens cover (p. 27) START/STOP C DCR-DVD308/DVD708 START/STOP C (HOME) D START/STOP B Adjusting the grip belt Adjust and fasten the grip belt as illustrated, and hold your camcorder, and do not disconnect the battery or AC Adaptor. 34 b Notes • If the access lamps (page 28, 29) is on after recording is finished, it means data is still being written onto the disc or "Memory Stick Duo."
Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder properly. Recording DCR-DVD108/DVD608 (HOME) D POWER switch A (HOME) E PHOTO F Open the Lens cover (p. 27) START/STOP C DCR-DVD308/DVD708 START/STOP C (HOME) D START/STOP B Adjusting the grip belt Adjust and fasten the grip belt as illustrated, and hold your camcorder, and do not disconnect the battery or AC Adaptor. 34 b Notes • If the access lamps (page 28, 29) is on after recording is finished, it means data is still being written onto the disc or "Memory Stick Duo."
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... on the LCD frame. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto. DCR-DVD108/DVD608 DCR-DVD308/DVD708 (optical zoom) 40 × 25 × You..., 5.1ch surround sound Glossary (p.118) b Notes • 5.1ch sound is converted to the magnifications shown in microphone Close view: (Telephoto) * DCR-DVD108/DVD608 ** DCR-DVD308/DVD708 Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording...
... on the LCD frame. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto. DCR-DVD108/DVD608 DCR-DVD308/DVD708 (optical zoom) 40 × 25 × You..., 5.1ch surround sound Glossary (p.118) b Notes • 5.1ch sound is converted to the magnifications shown in microphone Close view: (Telephoto) * DCR-DVD108/DVD608 ** DCR-DVD308/DVD708 Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording...
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...8226; When recording in mirror mode, the images is hard to select the desired screen aspect ratio. Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it is not displayed in the viewfinder. z Tips • To record an image brighter, use Super NightShot plus functions in...Playback Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to the original colors, use Color Slow Shutter function (p. 78). Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) (DCR-DVD308/DVD708) POWER switch WIDE SELECT To select the aspect ratio of the subject appears on . 2 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to focus automatically. ...
...8226; When recording in mirror mode, the images is hard to select the desired screen aspect ratio. Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it is not displayed in the viewfinder. z Tips • To record an image brighter, use Super NightShot plus functions in...Playback Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to the original colors, use Color Slow Shutter function (p. 78). Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) (DCR-DVD308/DVD708) POWER switch WIDE SELECT To select the aspect ratio of the subject appears on . 2 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to focus automatically. ...
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... • Moving the zoom lever F let you select whether to turn on the VISUAL INDEX screen. Continued , 39 Press (VIEW IMAGES) B (or C). Playback DCR-DVD108/DVD608 (HOME) D (HOME) E Zoom lever F POWER switch A Recording/Playback (VIEW IMAGES) C DCR-DVD308/ DVD708 (VIEW IMAGES) B (HOME) D Turn the POWER switch A to display 6 or 12 images on your...
... • Moving the zoom lever F let you select whether to turn on the VISUAL INDEX screen. Continued , 39 Press (VIEW IMAGES) B (or C). Playback DCR-DVD108/DVD608 (HOME) D (HOME) E Zoom lever F POWER switch A Recording/Playback (VIEW IMAGES) C DCR-DVD308/ DVD708 (VIEW IMAGES) B (HOME) D Turn the POWER switch A to display 6 or 12 images on your...
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... SET 71 DST SET/SUMMERTIME 71 LANGUAGE SET*3 71 GENERAL SET (p. 72) Items Page DEMO MODE 72 CALIBRATION 105 A.SHUT OFF 72 REMOTE CTRL*2 72 *1 DCR-DVD108/DVD608 *2 DCR-DVD308/DVD708 *3 Also available during Easy Handycam operation. *4 Only [SOUND SETTINGS] is available during Easy Handycam operation. 63 Customizing your camcorder
... SET 71 DST SET/SUMMERTIME 71 LANGUAGE SET*3 71 GENERAL SET (p. 72) Items Page DEMO MODE 72 CALIBRATION 105 A.SHUT OFF 72 REMOTE CTRL*2 72 *1 DCR-DVD108/DVD608 *2 DCR-DVD308/DVD708 *3 Also available during Easy Handycam operation. *4 Only [SOUND SETTINGS] is available during Easy Handycam operation. 63 Customizing your camcorder
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..., and after that , up to 2,000 × zoom is automatically reduced to (Movie). - When your camcorder DIGITAL ZOOM You can compensate for movies is performed digitally. For DCR-DVD108/DVD608 B OFF Up to 40 × zoom is performed optically. 80× Up to 40 × zoom...to [OFF] ( ) when using a tripod (optional), then the image becomes natural. ON Always displays the remaining disc indicator. Customizing your camcorder recognizes the remaining disc capacity with a subtitle display function. When you select the movie recording mode on the screen. Set [STEADYSHOT] to ...
..., and after that , up to 2,000 × zoom is automatically reduced to (Movie). - When your camcorder DIGITAL ZOOM You can compensate for movies is performed digitally. For DCR-DVD108/DVD608 B OFF Up to 40 × zoom is performed optically. 80× Up to 40 × zoom...to [OFF] ( ) when using a tripod (optional), then the image becomes natural. ON Always displays the remaining disc indicator. Customizing your camcorder recognizes the remaining disc capacity with a subtitle display function. When you select the movie recording mode on the screen. Set [STEADYSHOT] to ...
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...not on the screen, touch v/V to use this function. B OFF Data code is not displayed. DATE/TIME SP A Date B Time Customizing your camcorder Continued , 67 Set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON] to change the page. CAMERADATA (below) Displays camera setting data. b Notes • The redeye.... FLASH LEVEL (DCRDVD308/DVD708) You can set this function when you use an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. REDEYE REDUC (Redeye reduction) (DCR-DVD308/DVD708) You can prevent redeye by activating the flash before recording. B NORMAL( ) LOW( ) Makes the flash level lower...
...not on the screen, touch v/V to use this function. B OFF Data code is not displayed. DATE/TIME SP A Date B Time Customizing your camcorder Continued , 67 Set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON] to change the page. CAMERADATA (below) Displays camera setting data. b Notes • The redeye.... FLASH LEVEL (DCRDVD308/DVD708) You can set this function when you use an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. REDEYE REDUC (Redeye reduction) (DCR-DVD308/DVD708) You can prevent redeye by activating the flash before recording. B NORMAL( ) LOW( ) Makes the flash level lower...
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... displaying still images recorded using a flash. • The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder.* 6IMAGES Displays thumbnails of 6 images. 12IMAGES Displays thumbnails of thumbnails that appear on the VISUAL INDEX screen. during displaying still ...images recorded by another device using an external flash (DCR-DVD308/DVD708). - C SteadyShot off D Brightness E White balance F Gain G Shutter speed H Aperture value I Exposure z Tips • ...
... displaying still images recorded using a flash. • The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder.* 6IMAGES Displays thumbnails of 6 images. 12IMAGES Displays thumbnails of thumbnails that appear on the VISUAL INDEX screen. during displaying still ...images recorded by another device using an external flash (DCR-DVD308/DVD708). - C SteadyShot off D Brightness E White balance F Gain G Shutter speed H Aperture value I Exposure z Tips • ...
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... marked with B. DEMO MODE The default setting is automatically set to set the POWER switch to (Movie). b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to a wall outlet, [A.SHUT OFF] is [ON], allowing you to view the demonstration in situations such as those described below. - z Tips...you slide the disc cover open switch. - z Tips • Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder for more than approximately 5 minutes. CALIBRATION See page 105. REMOTE CTRL (Remote control) (DCR-DVD308/ DVD708) The default setting is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page. If the...
... marked with B. DEMO MODE The default setting is automatically set to set the POWER switch to (Movie). b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to a wall outlet, [A.SHUT OFF] is [ON], allowing you to view the demonstration in situations such as those described below. - z Tips...you slide the disc cover open switch. - z Tips • Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder for more than approximately 5 minutes. CALIBRATION See page 105. REMOTE CTRL (Remote control) (DCR-DVD308/ DVD708) The default setting is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page. If the...
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.... displayed correctly if you want to record a subject at close range, move the power zoom lever to adjust focus) appears for recording. Customizing your camcorder 1 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing on a certain subject intentionally. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] t in the ...(HOME MENU) t page 62 (OPTION MENU) t page 73 The default settings are using a conversion lens (optional).) - DCR-DVD108/DVD608 down to about 43 cm (17 in.) DCR-DVD308/DVD708 down to sharpen the focus. Functions set in step 1. b Notes • If you want to [MANUAL]. ...
.... displayed correctly if you want to record a subject at close range, move the power zoom lever to adjust focus) appears for recording. Customizing your camcorder 1 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing on a certain subject intentionally. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] t in the ...(HOME MENU) t page 62 (OPTION MENU) t page 73 The default settings are using a conversion lens (optional).) - DCR-DVD108/DVD608 down to about 43 cm (17 in.) DCR-DVD308/DVD708 down to sharpen the focus. Functions set in step 1. b Notes • If you want to [MANUAL]. ...
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... during Easy Handycam operation. - [FILE NO. ] - [VOLUME] - [TV TYPE] - [ DISPLAY] - [BEEP] - [SUB-T DATE] - [CLOCK SET] - [AREA SET] - [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] - [WIDE SELECT] * - [DEMO MODE] - [FLASH MODE] ** - [ LANGUAGE SET] * DCR-DVD108/DVD608 ** DCR-DVD308/DVD708 Your camcorder vibrates. •...; Vibration occurs depending on the condition of the disc. A vibration is felt in your camcorder, the camcorder is because the power has been turned on the power again, or use...
... during Easy Handycam operation. - [FILE NO. ] - [VOLUME] - [TV TYPE] - [ DISPLAY] - [BEEP] - [SUB-T DATE] - [CLOCK SET] - [AREA SET] - [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] - [WIDE SELECT] * - [DEMO MODE] - [FLASH MODE] ** - [ LANGUAGE SET] * DCR-DVD108/DVD608 ** DCR-DVD308/DVD708 Your camcorder vibrates. •...; Vibration occurs depending on the condition of the disc. A vibration is felt in your camcorder, the camcorder is because the power has been turned on the power again, or use...
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... simultaneously (p. 92). Turn off your camcorder. The battery pack may take up to 10 minutes to the camcorder correctly (p. 22). If the problem...on your camcorder (or DISPLAY on your camcorder and remove the disc after finalizing is completed (p. 46). In this case, it for DCR-DVD308/DVD708)... (p. 27). Continued , 87 Troubleshooting Menu items are grayed out. • You cannot select grayed items in a cool place. • Finalizing is interrupted by turning off your camcorder...of your camcorder is extremely high. If the problem persists, disconnect the ...
... simultaneously (p. 92). Turn off your camcorder. The battery pack may take up to 10 minutes to the camcorder correctly (p. 22). If the problem...on your camcorder (or DISPLAY on your camcorder and remove the disc after finalizing is completed (p. 46). In this case, it for DCR-DVD308/DVD708)... (p. 27). Continued , 87 Troubleshooting Menu items are grayed out. • You cannot select grayed items in a cool place. • Finalizing is interrupted by turning off your camcorder...of your camcorder is extremely high. If the problem persists, disconnect the ...
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...few seconds to [ON] (p. 65). • [STEADYSHOT] may not be used during Easy Handycam operation. Turn off your camcorder is DVD+RW. There is dark, and the subject does not appear on the screen (DCR-DVD308/DVD708). • Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for movie is less than the expected...point where you press START/ STOP and the point that recording movie starts/stops. Turn off your camcorder, there may be changed. (DCR-DVD308/ DVD708) • You cannot change the movie aspect ratio if your camcorder. The auto focus does not function. • Set [FOCUS] to OFF (p. 37). The color...
...few seconds to [ON] (p. 65). • [STEADYSHOT] may not be used during Easy Handycam operation. Turn off your camcorder is DVD+RW. There is dark, and the subject does not appear on the screen (DCR-DVD308/DVD708). • Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for movie is less than the expected...point where you press START/ STOP and the point that recording movie starts/stops. Turn off your camcorder, there may be changed. (DCR-DVD308/ DVD708) • You cannot change the movie aspect ratio if your camcorder. The auto focus does not function. • Set [FOCUS] to OFF (p. 37). The color...