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... is provided. - If you are unable to direct sunlight. 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...
... is provided. - If you are unable to direct sunlight. 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...
Operating Instructions
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... the bottom. Operation is subject to these numbers whenever you . Model No. ACNo. Regulatory Information Declaration of optical instruments with this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. Continued , 5 Otherwise, fire or injury may result in the space... operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this product will increase eye hazard. Model No. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of the FCC Rules. DCRSerial No. CAUTION The use of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD108 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc....
... the bottom. Operation is subject to these numbers whenever you . Model No. ACNo. Regulatory Information Declaration of optical instruments with this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. Continued , 5 Otherwise, fire or injury may result in the space... operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this product will increase eye hazard. Model No. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of the FCC Rules. DCRSerial No. CAUTION The use of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD108 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc....
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...unsatisfactory recording/playback or you use Your camcorder is connected. - Notes on use Sony discs or discs with an *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for using your camcorder with the computer connected (stored on a circuit different from your camcorder You can be used in accordance with...any changes or modifications not expressly approved in your camcorder. "Operating Guide" (This manual) - Connect the equipment into an outlet on the supplied CD-ROM) Types of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD308 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Note This equipment has been tested...
...unsatisfactory recording/playback or you use Your camcorder is connected. - Notes on use Sony discs or discs with an *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for using your camcorder with the computer connected (stored on a circuit different from your camcorder You can be used in accordance with...any changes or modifications not expressly approved in your camcorder. "Operating Guide" (This manual) - Connect the equipment into an outlet on the supplied CD-ROM) Types of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD308 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Note This equipment has been tested...
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...digital still camera, and may look different from a subject coming into the lens. About this manual • The LCD screens and the viewfinder images and indicators shown in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Take images of recording media and other materials may be ... The following marks are normal results of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the model DCR-DVD308. • Disc in this manual are based on the countries/regions. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is not possible due to a malfunction of ...
...digital still camera, and may look different from a subject coming into the lens. About this manual • The LCD screens and the viewfinder images and indicators shown in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Take images of recording media and other materials may be ... The following marks are normal results of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the model DCR-DVD308. • Disc in this manual are based on the countries/regions. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is not possible due to a malfunction of ...
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...images). A recording format that enables editing with 8cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R and DVD+R DL. A recording format that is compatible with your camcorder (deleting and rearranging the order of the disc. Apporoximate recordable time ( ) : the minimum recording time Recording mode 9M (HQ) (high quality) 6M ...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 recording time of the disc (p.100). Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality...
...images). A recording format that enables editing with 8cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R and DVD+R DL. A recording format that is compatible with your camcorder (deleting and rearranging the order of the disc. Apporoximate recordable time ( ) : the minimum recording time Recording mode 9M (HQ) (high quality) 6M ...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 recording time of the disc (p.100). Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality...
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...on a computer. z z z Making longer recordings on your camcorder (48) - z *1 Refer to the instruction manual of your DVD device to see whether it with your camcorder Disc format features Disc types and symbols Figures in this manual Both 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 movie can be recorded on... using a new disc, format it supports the VR mode of a disc - - - - A DVD+RW that is required to malfunction. 15 Enjoying with your camcorder (p.28). *3 Finalizing is not finalized may cause the computer to play on other devices (44) z *1z*1 *1-*3 z z Creating the DVD menu when you ...
...on a computer. z z z Making longer recordings on your camcorder (48) - z *1 Refer to the instruction manual of your DVD device to see whether it with your camcorder Disc format features Disc types and symbols Figures in this manual Both 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 movie can be recorded on... using a new disc, format it supports the VR mode of a disc - - - - A DVD+RW that is required to malfunction. 15 Enjoying with your camcorder (p.28). *3 Finalizing is not finalized may cause the computer to play on other devices (44) z *1z*1 *1-*3 z z Creating the DVD menu when you ...
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... is free space left. Finalize The disc can be played back in some cases. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on other DVD devices, you to finalize the disc. Unfinalizing allows you need to finalize it takes time ...in most DVD devices after finalizing. Recordings can be added without finalizing. The disc can be played back without unfinalizing. Enjoying with your camcorder 4Viewing on another DVD device (See pages 44, 57.) To view a disc recorded on your dealer. 17 Playback compatibility Playback compatibility ...
... is free space left. Finalize The disc can be played back in some cases. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on other DVD devices, you to finalize the disc. Unfinalizing allows you need to finalize it takes time ...in most DVD devices after finalizing. Recordings can be added without finalizing. The disc can be played back without unfinalizing. Enjoying with your camcorder 4Viewing on another DVD device (See pages 44, 57.) To view a disc recorded on your dealer. 17 Playback compatibility Playback compatibility ...
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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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...recording in bright places. This may cause a malfunction. Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it is not displayed in the viewfinder. Continued , 37 To record a movie...more faithfully to the original colors, use infrared light. 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 . ... fingers or other objects, and remove the conversion lens (optional). • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 75) when it 180 degrees to select the desired screen aspect ratio. Adjusting...
...recording in bright places. This may cause a malfunction. Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it is not displayed in the viewfinder. Continued , 37 To record a movie...more faithfully to the original colors, use infrared light. 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 . ... fingers or other objects, and remove the conversion lens (optional). • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 75) when it 180 degrees to select the desired screen aspect ratio. Adjusting...
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...] t [TV TYPE] t [16:9] or [4:3] t . The yellow plug connection is connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with an S VIDEO cable (optional). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. • When you connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR to the input jack of the...
...] t [TV TYPE] t [16:9] or [4:3] t . The yellow plug connection is connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with an S VIDEO cable (optional). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. • When you connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR to the input jack of the...
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... the HOME MENU (p. 71). • To record the date/time and camera settings data, display them on the device. 54 Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO jack IN S VIDEO VIDEO (Yellow) 1 (White) AUDIO (Red) VIDEO (White) AUDIO (Red) A/V OUT jack 2 : Video/Signal flow... cable. 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 the...
... the HOME MENU (p. 71). • To record the date/time and camera settings data, display them on the device. 54 Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO jack IN S VIDEO VIDEO (Yellow) 1 (White) AUDIO (Red) VIDEO (White) AUDIO (Red) A/V OUT jack 2 : Video/Signal flow... cable. 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 the...
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... the printer using a PictBridge compliant printer, without connecting the camcorder to the printer 1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Connect the (USB) jack of the still images stored on your camcorder, and record it to the input mode. 4 Connect your camcorder to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (optional) 2. Set [TV TYPE] according to obtain power from...
... the printer using a PictBridge compliant printer, without connecting the camcorder to the printer 1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Connect the (USB) jack of the still images stored on your camcorder, and record it to the input mode. 4 Connect your camcorder to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (optional) 2. Set [TV TYPE] according to obtain power from...
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... PictBridge is an industry standard established by connecting a printer directly to be able to step 3. 3 Touch [EXEC] t [YES] t . Refer to your camcorder • If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable, turn the printer off and on the screen. Touch to return to be performed properly... still image to a digital video camera or digital still camera, regardless of 3MB or more - To disconnect the USB cable from your printer's instruction manual for details. • You may be used. • Do not attempt the following : - To finish printing Touch on (OPTION). You can...
... PictBridge is an industry standard established by connecting a printer directly to be able to step 3. 3 Touch [EXEC] t [YES] t . Refer to your camcorder • If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable, turn the printer off and on the screen. Touch to return to be performed properly... still image to a digital video camera or digital still camera, regardless of 3MB or more - To disconnect the USB cable from your printer's instruction manual for details. • You may be used. • Do not attempt the following : - To finish printing Touch on (OPTION). You can...
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... (p. 44) let you view movies recorded by finalizing them (p. 44). Some functions may not be played on other devices by your camcorder on other DVD devices. Refer to the instruction manual of your device. • If you have created a DVD menu (p. 47), you can select the desired scene in a position such as...+RW do not guarantee proper playback on all devices. Insert the finalized disc into the DVD drive on your purpose (p. 58). DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you of the computer can play an 8 cm DVD. • Do not use an 8 cm CD adaptor with an 8 cm DVD as it (p. 60...
... (p. 44) let you view movies recorded by finalizing them (p. 44). Some functions may not be played on other devices by your camcorder on other DVD devices. Refer to the instruction manual of your device. • If you have created a DVD menu (p. 47), you can select the desired scene in a position such as...+RW do not guarantee proper playback on all devices. Insert the finalized disc into the DVD drive on your purpose (p. 58). DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you of the computer can play an 8 cm DVD. • Do not use an 8 cm CD adaptor with an 8 cm DVD as it (p. 60...
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...). 64 z Tips • See page 14 on the screen, touch v/V to [16:9]. b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to the instruction manuals supplied with the ID-1/ID-2 system and play back the disc. WIDE SELECT (DCRDVD108/DVD608) You can select the aspect ratio according to ...). REC MODE (Recording mode) You can record clearer images by setting [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], which emits infrared light (invisible), to the instruction manuals supplied with B. NIGHTSHOT LIGHT When using [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT] is not on the expected recording time of the movie from three levels. The TV...
...). 64 z Tips • See page 14 on the screen, touch v/V to [16:9]. b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to the instruction manuals supplied with the ID-1/ID-2 system and play back the disc. WIDE SELECT (DCRDVD108/DVD608) You can select the aspect ratio according to ...). REC MODE (Recording mode) You can record clearer images by setting [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], which emits infrared light (invisible), to the instruction manuals supplied with B. NIGHTSHOT LIGHT When using [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT] is not on the expected recording time of the movie from three levels. The TV...
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... to switch the indicator from off to on a device with the POWER switch set to the instruction manual of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. Also refer to (Movie). - Customizing your camcorder recognizes the remaining disc capacity with the POWER switch set to [ON] (the default setting), the ...performed digitally. 2000× Up to 25 × zoom is performed optically, and after that , up to 2,000 × zoom is performed digitally. For DCR-DVD108/DVD608 B OFF Up to 40 × zoom is performed optically. 80× Up to 40 × zoom is performed optically, and after that up ...
... to switch the indicator from off to on a device with the POWER switch set to the instruction manual of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. Also refer to (Movie). - Customizing your camcorder recognizes the remaining disc capacity with the POWER switch set to [ON] (the default setting), the ...performed digitally. 2000× Up to 25 × zoom is performed optically, and after that , up to 2,000 × zoom is performed digitally. For DCR-DVD108/DVD608 B OFF Up to 40 × zoom is performed optically. 80× Up to 40 × zoom is performed optically, and after that up ...
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... focus on the OPTION MENU will not be adjusted farther away. 3 Touch . b Notes • If you are marked with B. Customizing your camcorder 1 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing on close distance as flowers or insects. appears when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and appears when ... the zoom (p. 36) moves to sharpen the focus. You can adjust the focus manually. FOCUS You can blur out backgrounds and the subject stands out clearer. DCR-DVD108/DVD608 down to about 43 cm (17 in.) DCR-DVD308/DVD708 down to about 13/32 in the OPTION MENU Items you set only...
... focus on the OPTION MENU will not be adjusted farther away. 3 Touch . b Notes • If you are marked with B. Customizing your camcorder 1 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing on close distance as flowers or insects. appears when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and appears when ... the zoom (p. 36) moves to sharpen the focus. You can adjust the focus manually. FOCUS You can blur out backgrounds and the subject stands out clearer. DCR-DVD108/DVD608 down to about 43 cm (17 in.) DCR-DVD308/DVD708 down to about 13/32 in the OPTION MENU Items you set only...
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... automatic exposure, touch [AUTO] t in the spotlight on the screen. 76 Select this to take some time. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 75) when it is recorded in step 1. SCENE SELECTION You can take night view without losing the mood. b Notes •...automatic exposure, touch [AUTO] t [END] in suitable brightness even when there is too bright or too dark relative to the background. 1 Touch [MANUAL]. CANDLE ( ) Select this to automatically record images effectively without losing candle mood. SUNRISE&SUNSET* ( ) Select this to reproduce the atmosphere of fireworks...
... automatic exposure, touch [AUTO] t in the spotlight on the screen. 76 Select this to take some time. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 75) when it is recorded in step 1. SCENE SELECTION You can take night view without losing the mood. b Notes •...automatic exposure, touch [AUTO] t [END] in suitable brightness even when there is too bright or too dark relative to the background. 1 Touch [MANUAL]. CANDLE ( ) Select this to automatically record images effectively without losing candle mood. SUNRISE&SUNSET* ( ) Select this to reproduce the atmosphere of fireworks...
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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 a slowdown of the motion of NightShot plus ) The image will be ...When [ONE PUSH] was selected, if keeps flashing after inside use [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS (Super NightShot plus recording if you change the battery pack with your camcorder outdoors after touching , set [WHITE BAL. ] to [AUTO]. • If you set [WHITE BAL. ], [SCENE SELECTION] is automatically set to...
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 a slowdown of the motion of NightShot plus ) The image will be ...When [ONE PUSH] was selected, if keeps flashing after inside use [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS (Super NightShot plus recording if you change the battery pack with your camcorder outdoors after touching , set [WHITE BAL. ] to [AUTO]. • If you set [WHITE BAL. ], [SCENE SELECTION] is automatically set to...
Operating Instructions
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... computer. About "First Step Guide" The "First Step Guide" is an instruction manual you can be enlarged and played in a multi-boot environment. This describes basic operations, from initial hookup of your camcorder. To display the Help guide, click the mark on DirectX technology. x Editing ... all the software applications. x Copying a disc t Video Disc Copier You can create an original DVD from image data imported from your camcorder x Viewing movies imported to a computer You can enjoy the following operations. About the help function of the software The Help guide explains...
... computer. About "First Step Guide" The "First Step Guide" is an instruction manual you can be enlarged and played in a multi-boot environment. This describes basic operations, from initial hookup of your camcorder. To display the Help guide, click the mark on DirectX technology. x Editing ... all the software applications. x Copying a disc t Video Disc Copier You can create an original DVD from image data imported from your camcorder x Viewing movies imported to a computer You can enjoy the following operations. About the help function of the software The Help guide explains...