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... on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for necessary ventilation. The set may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that it is not likely to your home, consult your protection...
... on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for necessary ventilation. The set may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that it is not likely to your home, consult your protection...
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Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this product... may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product will increase eye hazard. For more information regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the ...the space provided below is for future reference. ACNo. CAUTION The use of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD108 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. If you may cause undesired operation. Continued , 5 DCRSerial No. The number below...
Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this product... may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product will increase eye hazard. For more information regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the ...the space provided below is for future reference. ACNo. CAUTION The use of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD108 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. If you may cause undesired operation. Continued , 5 DCRSerial No. The number below...
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...with Part 15 of recording / playback, we recommend that any interference received, including interference that to radio communications. "Operating Guide" (This manual) - b Note • Using a disc other than above may cause the unsatisfactory recording/playback or you can use in its intended manner..., if not installed and used with the limits for using your camcorder. For reliability durability of the FCC Rules. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD308 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with...
...with Part 15 of recording / playback, we recommend that any interference received, including interference that to radio communications. "Operating Guide" (This manual) - b Note • Using a disc other than above may cause the unsatisfactory recording/playback or you can use in its intended manner..., if not installed and used with the limits for using your camcorder. For reliability durability of the FCC Rules. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD308 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with...
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...• Before starting to record, test the recording function to change without notice. • The illustration used in this before using your camcorder (Continued) viewfinder. It adopts the MTF measurement system for a particular operation. Doing so might cause your recordings on a TV, you ... of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. These points are based on the model DCR-DVD308. • Disc in this manual were taken with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss...
...• Before starting to record, test the recording function to change without notice. • The illustration used in this before using your camcorder (Continued) viewfinder. It adopts the MTF measurement system for a particular operation. Doing so might cause your recordings on a TV, you ... of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. These points are based on the model DCR-DVD308. • Disc in this manual were taken with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss...
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Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recordedat a higher bit rate, and this manual, VIDEO mode is indicated as and VR mode as 9M and 6M in the table show the average bit rate. In this reduces the overall ... image quality to suit the recording scene. A recording format that is compatible with 8cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R and DVD+R DL. Choosing a disc Your camcorder is compatible with most recent image can be erased. Recording time Expected recordable time on type of images). The recordable time varies depending on one...
Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recordedat a higher bit rate, and this manual, VIDEO mode is indicated as and VR mode as 9M and 6M in the table show the average bit rate. In this reduces the overall ... image quality to suit the recording scene. A recording format that is compatible with 8cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R and DVD+R DL. Choosing a disc Your camcorder is compatible with most recent image can be erased. Recording time Expected recordable time on type of images). The recordable time varies depending on one...
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... z - - - z z Deleting the most recent recording (49) z z z - - Enjoying with your camcorder (p.28). *3 Finalizing is not finalized may cause the computer to the instruction manual of a disc - - - - Deleting or editing recordings on a side of your DVD device to see whether it... with your camcorder (48) - Using a disc repeatedly even if the disc becomes full by formatting*2 (59) z...
... z - - - z z Deleting the most recent recording (49) z z z - - Enjoying with your camcorder (p.28). *3 Finalizing is not finalized may cause the computer to the instruction manual of a disc - - - - Deleting or editing recordings on a side of your DVD device to see whether it... with your camcorder (48) - Using a disc repeatedly even if the disc becomes full by formatting*2 (59) z...
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The disc can be played back in a device compatible with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on disc type. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD-RW VR mode. Finalize The disc can be added even if there is free space left. For details, see ...finalizing is required in most DVD devices after finalizing. The features of the disc is, the more it first. Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with your camcorder 4Viewing on another DVD device (See pages 44, 57.) To view a disc recorded on your dealer. 17 Unfinalizing allows you need to finalize...
The disc can be played back in a device compatible with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on disc type. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD-RW VR mode. Finalize The disc can be added even if there is free space left. For details, see ...finalizing is required in most DVD devices after finalizing. The features of the disc is, the more it first. Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with your camcorder 4Viewing on another DVD device (See pages 44, 57.) To view a disc recorded on your dealer. 17 Unfinalizing allows you need to finalize...
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Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 22) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p. 22) Power cord (1) (p. 22) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 80) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 42, 54) USB cable (1) (p. 55) Wireless Remote Commander (DCRDVD308/DVD708) (1) (p. 114) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 21
Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 22) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p. 22) Power cord (1) (p. 22) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 80) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 42, 54) USB cable (1) (p. 55) Wireless Remote Commander (DCRDVD308/DVD708) (1) (p. 114) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 21
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...infrared port with your fingers or other objects, and remove the conversion lens (optional). • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 75) when it 180 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it is not displayed in the viewfinder. Recording in dark places (NightShot plus) Infrared port ... in mirror mode Recording/Playback Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to select the desired screen aspect ratio. 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 ON. (...
...infrared port with your fingers or other objects, and remove the conversion lens (optional). • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 75) when it 180 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it is not displayed in the viewfinder. Recording in dark places (NightShot plus) Infrared port ... in mirror mode Recording/Playback Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to select the desired screen aspect ratio. 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 ON. (...
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...with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher quality pictures can be connected. Set the input selector on the VCR. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system and play back the disc, set [TV TYPE] to a VCR Connect your TV ...is not necessary. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with an A/V connecting cable. b Notes • When you connect your TV. • When you will...
...with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher quality pictures can be connected. Set the input selector on the VCR. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system and play back the disc, set [TV TYPE] to a VCR Connect your TV ...is not necessary. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with an A/V connecting cable. b Notes • When you connect your TV. • When you will...
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.... The yellow plug connection is performed via the S VIDEO jack, by using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 22). Connect your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the red (right channel) or... back on the screen (p. 67). • When you are connecting your camcorder to the wall outlet using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher quality images can be connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO jack IN S VIDEO VIDEO (Yellow) 1 (White)...
.... The yellow plug connection is performed via the S VIDEO jack, by using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 22). Connect your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the red (right channel) or... back on the screen (p. 67). • When you are connecting your camcorder to the wall outlet using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher quality images can be connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO jack IN S VIDEO VIDEO (Yellow) 1 (White)...
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... details. 6 When dubbing is complete, (PictBridge connecting) appears on the printer. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (optional) 2. Editing 1 Insert the recorded disc into your camcorder, and record it to the input mode. 4 Connect your camcorder to the AC Adaptor to obtain power from the wall outlet (p. 22). Set [TV TYPE...
... details. 6 When dubbing is complete, (PictBridge connecting) appears on the printer. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (optional) 2. Editing 1 Insert the recorded disc into your camcorder, and record it to the input mode. 4 Connect your camcorder to the AC Adaptor to obtain power from the wall outlet (p. 22). Set [TV TYPE...
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Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) (Continued) Printing 1 Touch the still image to confirm the image. Touch to return to your camcorder • If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable, turn the printer off and on the image selection screen. 56 ... edges of the image may be trimmed widely. • Some printer models may be printed. To remove the "Memory Stick Duo" from your printer's instruction manual for details. • You may not be performed properly. - images with . b Notes • Refer also to 20 copies. [DATE/TIME]: Select [DATE], ...
Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) (Continued) Printing 1 Touch the still image to confirm the image. Touch to return to your camcorder • If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable, turn the printer off and on the image selection screen. 56 ... edges of the image may be trimmed widely. • Some printer models may be printed. To remove the "Memory Stick Duo" from your printer's instruction manual for details. • You may not be performed properly. - images with . b Notes • Refer also to 20 copies. [DATE/TIME]: Select [DATE], ...
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... DVD as it may not be played smoothly on some devices. UNFINALIZE You can unfinalize a disc and record more images on other devices by your camcorder on the computer. z Tips • Devices that a vertically installed device is installed on other devices Finalizing a disc (p. 44) let you view movies... your computer, and play an 8 cm DVD. • Do not use a DVD+RW, you must finalize the disc (p. 44). Refer to the instruction manual of your device. • If you have created a DVD menu (p. 47), you of the computer can format and use the "Memory Stick Duo" again ...
... DVD as it may not be played smoothly on some devices. UNFINALIZE You can unfinalize a disc and record more images on other devices by your camcorder on the computer. z Tips • Devices that a vertically installed device is installed on other devices Finalizing a disc (p. 44) let you view movies... your computer, and play an 8 cm DVD. • Do not use a DVD+RW, you must finalize the disc (p. 44). Refer to the instruction manual of your device. • If you have created a DVD menu (p. 47), you of the computer can format and use the "Memory Stick Duo" again ...
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...(the default setting). b Notes • When you can select the aspect ratio according to the TV connected.Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your camcorder to [16:9]. MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for playback (p. 70). 64 NIGHTSHOT PLS] (p. 78) function to record, you connect your TV. ...• Set [TV TYPE] correctly according to change the page. The TV switches to the instruction manuals supplied with your fingers or other ...
...(the default setting). b Notes • When you can select the aspect ratio according to the TV connected.Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your camcorder to [16:9]. MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for playback (p. 70). 64 NIGHTSHOT PLS] (p. 78) function to record, you connect your TV. ...• Set [TV TYPE] correctly according to change the page. The TV switches to the instruction manuals supplied with your fingers or other ...
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... when recording in situations such as those described below. - When you select the zooming level. ON Always displays the remaining disc indicator. For DCR-DVD108/DVD608 B OFF Up to 40 × zoom is performed optically. 80× Up to 40 × zoom is performed optically, and after... off to on the HOME MENU. Also refer to the instruction manual of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. When your camcorder DIGITAL ZOOM You can compensate for about 8 seconds in dark conditions. Customizing your camcorder recognizes the remaining disc capacity with the POWER switch set to (Movie...
... when recording in situations such as those described below. - When you select the zooming level. ON Always displays the remaining disc indicator. For DCR-DVD108/DVD608 B OFF Up to 40 × zoom is performed optically. 80× Up to 40 × zoom is performed optically, and after... off to on the HOME MENU. Also refer to the instruction manual of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. When your camcorder DIGITAL ZOOM You can compensate for about 8 seconds in dark conditions. Customizing your camcorder recognizes the remaining disc capacity with the POWER switch set to (Movie...
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...between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is easier to focus on a certain subject intentionally. FOCUS You can blur out backgrounds and the subject stands out clearer. appears when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and appears when the focus cannot be described below. DCR-DVD108/...recording. Functions set in .) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto. b Notes • If you set focus manually SPOT FOCUS You can set only on , for when it at a subject not located at a close distance as flowers or insects. When you are ...
...between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is easier to focus on a certain subject intentionally. FOCUS You can blur out backgrounds and the subject stands out clearer. appears when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and appears when the focus cannot be described below. DCR-DVD108/...recording. Functions set in .) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto. b Notes • If you set focus manually SPOT FOCUS You can set only on , for when it at a subject not located at a close distance as flowers or insects. When you are ...
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...END] in the OPTION MENU (Continued) To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to wideangle (W side). To return the setting to the background. 1 Touch [MANUAL]. TWILIGHT* ( ) Select this to take spectacular shots of fireworks. FIREWORKS* ( ) 1 Touch the point where you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is ... the setting to automatically record images effectively without the [SCENE SELECTION] function. Functions set to [MANUAL]. B AUTO Select this to take some time. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 75) when it is strong contrast between the subject and the background, such ...
...END] in the OPTION MENU (Continued) To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to wideangle (W side). To return the setting to the background. 1 Touch [MANUAL]. TWILIGHT* ( ) Select this to take spectacular shots of fireworks. FIREWORKS* ( ) 1 Touch the point where you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is ... the setting to automatically record images effectively without the [SCENE SELECTION] function. Functions set to [MANUAL]. B AUTO Select this to take some time. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 75) when it is strong contrast between the subject and the background, such ...
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...]. • If you set [WHITE BAL. ], [SCENE SELECTION] is automatically set to focus automatically. • The shutter speed of your camcorder changes depending on the brightness, which may result in a slowdown of the motion of the image. The fader indicator stops flashing and disappears when ... recording if you set [S. appears on the screen. b Notes • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 75) when it is hard to focus automatically. • The shutter speed of your camcorder changes depending on the brightness, which may result in step 1. Functions set in the OPTION ...
...]. • If you set [WHITE BAL. ], [SCENE SELECTION] is automatically set to focus automatically. • The shutter speed of your camcorder changes depending on the brightness, which may result in a slowdown of the motion of the image. The fader indicator stops flashing and disappears when ... recording if you set [S. appears on the screen. b Notes • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 75) when it is hard to focus automatically. • The shutter speed of your camcorder changes depending on the brightness, which may result in step 1. Functions set in the OPTION ...
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.... About "First Step Guide" The "First Step Guide" is an instruction manual you can refer to a computer x Creating an original DVD You can create an original DVD from image data imported from your camcorder. Operation is necessary to general operation the first time you use a Macintosh ...Computer What you can do with Windows computer When you install the "Picture Motion Browser" on a Windows computer from initial hookup of your camcorder and computer and making settings, to have DirectX installed.) Sound system: Direct Sound compatible sound card Memory: 256 MB or more 80 Refer...
.... About "First Step Guide" The "First Step Guide" is an instruction manual you can refer to a computer x Creating an original DVD You can create an original DVD from image data imported from your camcorder. Operation is necessary to general operation the first time you use a Macintosh ...Computer What you can do with Windows computer When you install the "Picture Motion Browser" on a Windows computer from initial hookup of your camcorder and computer and making settings, to have DirectX installed.) Sound system: Direct Sound compatible sound card Memory: 256 MB or more 80 Refer...