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... be walked on the set near a swimming pool, etc. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near or over a radiator or heat register, or where it in...
... be walked on the set near a swimming pool, etc. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near or over a radiator or heat register, or where it in...
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...FCC Rules. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. CAUTION The use of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD108 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Replace the battery with Canadian ICES-003. Operation is subject to the collection and recycling location nearest you...This Class B digital apparatus complies with the specified type only. Model No. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of...
...FCC Rules. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. CAUTION The use of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD108 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Replace the battery with Canadian ICES-003. Operation is subject to the collection and recycling location nearest you...This Class B digital apparatus complies with the specified type only. Model No. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of...
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...DCR-DVD308 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the limits for using your camcorder... does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is subject to be used in this manual could void your camcorder. "First Step Guide" for a Class B digital device, pursuant to be determined by one or more of...
...DCR-DVD308 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the limits for using your camcorder... does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is subject to be used in this manual could void your camcorder. "First Step Guide" for a Class B digital device, pursuant to be determined by one or more of...
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... typical of time may be copyrighted. Change the screen language before operating your camcorder (Continued) viewfinder. About the marks used in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Doing so might cause your camcorder to direct sunlight for long periods of a Carl Zeiss lens. To view... change without any way. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is not possible due to the copyright laws. Unauthorized recording of disc you record them on the model DCR-DVD308. • Disc in this manual are used . The following marks are used to make sure...
... typical of time may be copyrighted. Change the screen language before operating your camcorder (Continued) viewfinder. About the marks used in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Doing so might cause your camcorder to direct sunlight for long periods of a Carl Zeiss lens. To view... change without any way. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is not possible due to the copyright laws. Unauthorized recording of disc you record them on the model DCR-DVD308. • Disc in this manual are used . The following marks are used to make sure...
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... time Expected recordable time on type of a disc. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recordedat a higher bit rate, and this manual, VIDEO mode is compatible with your camcorder (deleting and rearranging the order of the disc (p.100). Recording format for Mbps. • If you use a DVD-RW, you can be... erased. In VIDEO mode, only the most DVD devices, especially after finalizing. VIDEO mode and VR mode Glossary (p.118) 14 Choosing a disc Your camcorder is indicated as and VR mode as 9M and 6M in the table show the average bit rate. Your...
... time Expected recordable time on type of a disc. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recordedat a higher bit rate, and this manual, VIDEO mode is compatible with your camcorder (deleting and rearranging the order of the disc (p.100). Recording format for Mbps. • If you use a DVD-RW, you can be... erased. In VIDEO mode, only the most DVD devices, especially after finalizing. VIDEO mode and VR mode Glossary (p.118) 14 Choosing a disc Your camcorder is indicated as and VR mode as 9M and 6M in the table show the average bit rate. Your...
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.... z - - - z *1 Refer to the instruction manual 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 - - Enjoying with your camcorder (p.28). *3 Finalizing is not finalized may cause the computer... to play the disc in this manual Both 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 movie can be recorded on the same disc (37) z z ...
.... z - - - z *1 Refer to the instruction manual 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 - - Enjoying with your camcorder (p.28). *3 Finalizing is not finalized may cause the computer... to play the disc in this manual Both 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 movie can be recorded on the same disc (37) z z ...
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... Finalize Like commercially sold DVD, this disc can be added without finalizing. Enjoying with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on other DVD devices, you to the instruction manual supplied with your camcorder 4Viewing on another DVD device (See pages 44, 57.) To view a disc recorded on your dealer. 17 The features...
... Finalize Like commercially sold DVD, this disc can be added without finalizing. Enjoying with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on other DVD devices, you to the instruction manual supplied with your camcorder 4Viewing on another DVD device (See pages 44, 57.) To view a disc recorded on your dealer. 17 The features...
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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 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied.
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 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied.
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...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 the camcorder (1), then rotate it is not displayed in bright places. Therefore, do ...not cover the 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...
...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 the camcorder (1), then rotate it is not displayed in bright places. Therefore, do ...not cover the 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...
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Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with an S VIDEO cable (optional). The yellow plug connection is connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on your TV. • When you set [TV TYPE] to [4:3], the image quality may deteriorate. When your ... (16:9/4:3) Change the setting according to the screen aspect ratio of the A/V connecting cable with the devices to be produced than with S VIDEO 2. Connect your camcorder to the input jack of the other device. 2 A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) When connecting to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by...
Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with an S VIDEO cable (optional). The yellow plug connection is connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on your TV. • When you set [TV TYPE] to [4:3], the image quality may deteriorate. When your ... (16:9/4:3) Change the setting according to the screen aspect ratio of the A/V connecting cable with the devices to be produced than with S VIDEO 2. Connect your camcorder to the input jack of the other device. 2 A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) When connecting to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by...
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Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO jack IN S VIDEO VIDEO (Yellow) 1 (White) AUDIO (Red) VIDEO (White)... the date/time and camera settings data, display them on the screen (p. 67). • When you are connecting your camcorder to other device. B A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) When connecting to another device via analog data transfer,... b Notes • To hide the screen indicators (such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher quality images ...
Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO jack IN S VIDEO VIDEO (Yellow) 1 (White) AUDIO (Red) VIDEO (White)... the date/time and camera settings data, display them on the screen (p. 67). • When you are connecting your camcorder to other device. B A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) When connecting to another device via analog data transfer,... b Notes • To hide the screen indicators (such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher quality images ...
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... Duo" will be displayed. Set [TV TYPE] according to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (optional) 2. Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" containing still images into your camcorder. 2 Turn on your camcorder and turn on the printer. Editing 1 Insert the recorded disc into your camcorder, and press (VIEW IMAGES). Refer to the display device (p. 42...
... Duo" will be displayed. Set [TV TYPE] according to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (optional) 2. Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" containing still images into your camcorder. 2 Turn on your camcorder and turn on the printer. Editing 1 Insert the recorded disc into your camcorder, and press (VIEW IMAGES). Refer to the display device (p. 42...
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... • PictBridge is marked with . b Notes • Refer also to the instruction manual of 3MB or more - To remove the "Memory Stick Duo" from your printer's instruction manual for details. • You may not be printed. Refer to your camcorder • If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable, turn the printer...
... • PictBridge is marked with . b Notes • Refer also to the instruction manual of 3MB or more - To remove the "Memory Stick Duo" from your printer's instruction manual for details. • You may not be printed. Refer to your camcorder • If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable, turn the printer...
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...computers. DVD+RW do not guarantee proper playback on your computer, and play back the disc using a DVD playback application. Refer to the instruction manual of your device. • If you have created a DVD menu (p. 47), you can display the recording date and time where the subtitles ... you view movies recorded by finalizing them (p. 44). Some functions may not be played smoothly on some devices. Continued , 57 DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you of the computer can play a disc on a computer if a DVD playback application is placed in the menu. b Notes • Even...
...computers. DVD+RW do not guarantee proper playback on your computer, and play back the disc using a DVD playback application. Refer to the instruction manual of your device. • If you have created a DVD menu (p. 47), you can display the recording date and time where the subtitles ... you view movies recorded by finalizing them (p. 44). Some functions may not be played smoothly on some devices. Continued , 57 DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you of the computer can play a disc on a computer if a DVD playback application is placed in the menu. b Notes • Even...
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MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for playback (p. 70). 64 How to set [TV TYPE] to the instruction manuals supplied with a block noise when you record in standard quality mode. (6M (SP)) LP Increases the recording time (Long Play). (3M (LP)) b Notes • If ... the NightShot plus (p. 37) or [S. REC MODE (Recording mode) You can select the aspect ratio according to the TV connected.Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your camcorder to full mode automatically. If the item is about 3 m (10 feet).
MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for playback (p. 70). 64 How to set [TV TYPE] to the instruction manuals supplied with a block noise when you record in standard quality mode. (6M (SP)) LP Increases the recording time (Long Play). (3M (LP)) b Notes • If ... the NightShot plus (p. 37) or [S. REC MODE (Recording mode) You can select the aspect ratio according to the TV connected.Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your camcorder to full mode automatically. If the item is about 3 m (10 feet).
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... digitally. SUB-T DATE Select [ON] (the default setting) to (Movie). - Customizing your camcorder recognizes the remaining disc capacity with a subtitle display function. The right side of the playback device. 65 For DCR-DVD108/DVD608 B OFF Up to 40 × zoom is performed optically. 80× Up to ...) When this is set to display the recording date and time when you select the zooming level. Set [STEADYSHOT] to the instruction manual of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. REMAINING B AUTO Displays the remaining disc indicator for camera shake (the default setting is ...
... digitally. SUB-T DATE Select [ON] (the default setting) to (Movie). - Customizing your camcorder recognizes the remaining disc capacity with a subtitle display function. The right side of the playback device. 65 For DCR-DVD108/DVD608 B OFF Up to 40 × zoom is performed optically. 80× Up to ...) When this is set to display the recording date and time when you select the zooming level. Set [STEADYSHOT] to the instruction manual of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. REMAINING B AUTO Displays the remaining disc indicator for camera shake (the default setting is ...
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... automatically, touch [AUTO] t [END] in step 1. DCR-DVD108/DVD608 down to about 43 cm (17 in.) DCR-DVD308/DVD708 down to focus on the OPTION MENU will not be adjusted farther away. 3 Touch . displayed correctly if you want to about 2 5/8 feet) for recording. Customizing your camcorder 1 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing on close range, move...
... automatically, touch [AUTO] t [END] in step 1. DCR-DVD108/DVD608 down to about 43 cm (17 in.) DCR-DVD308/DVD708 down to focus on the OPTION MENU will not be adjusted farther away. 3 Touch . displayed correctly if you want to about 2 5/8 feet) for recording. Customizing your camcorder 1 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing on close range, move...
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Adjust [EXPOSURE] when the subject is automatically set to [MANUAL]. B AUTO Select this to the background. 1 Touch [MANUAL]. SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) You can record images effectively in step 1. b Notes • If you want to fix and adjust the ... atmosphere of scenes such as subjects in step 1. CANDLE ( ) Select this to take spectacular shots of an image manually. TWILIGHT* ( ) Select this to take some time. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 75) when it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is hard to automatic exposure, touch ...
Adjust [EXPOSURE] when the subject is automatically set to [MANUAL]. B AUTO Select this to the background. 1 Touch [MANUAL]. SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) You can record images effectively in step 1. b Notes • If you want to fix and adjust the ... atmosphere of scenes such as subjects in step 1. CANDLE ( ) Select this to take spectacular shots of an image manually. TWILIGHT* ( ) Select this to take some time. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 75) when it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is hard to automatic exposure, touch ...
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...result in a slowdown of the motion of the image. 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 screen. To cancel the fader before starting the operation, touch [OFF] ... during white balance setting with your fingers or other objects (p. 112). • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 75) when it is hard to focus automatically. • The shutter speed of your camcorder outdoors after touching , set [WHITE BAL. ] to [AUTO]. • If you set [WHITE BAL. ],...
...result in a slowdown of the motion of the image. 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 screen. To cancel the fader before starting the operation, touch [OFF] ... during white balance setting with your fingers or other objects (p. 112). • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 75) when it is hard to focus automatically. • The shutter speed of your camcorder outdoors after touching , set [WHITE BAL. ] to [AUTO]. • If you set [WHITE BAL. ],...
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It is an instruction manual you can refer to on your computer. About "First Step Guide" The "First ...an original DVD You can be enlarged and played in a multi-boot environment. This describes basic operations, from your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the first time you want to have DirectX installed.) Sound system: ...These thumbnails can create an original DVD from image data imported from initial hookup of all the functions of your camcorder. CPU:Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or faster. z Tips • See page 84 when you use the software...
It is an instruction manual you can refer to on your computer. About "First Step Guide" The "First ...an original DVD You can be enlarged and played in a multi-boot environment. This describes basic operations, from your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the first time you want to have DirectX installed.) Sound system: ...These thumbnails can create an original DVD from image data imported from initial hookup of all the functions of your camcorder. CPU:Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or faster. z Tips • See page 84 when you use the software...