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...sony.net/ Printed on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Additional information on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) -free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in China US 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...
...sony.net/ Printed on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Additional information on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) -free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in China US 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...
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Table of Contents (Continued) Customizing your camcorder What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU 62 Using the HOME MENU 62 List of the (SETTINGS) category ... Installing the "First Step Guide" and software 81 Viewing "First Step Guide" ......... 83 Using a Macintosh computer ..... 84 10 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 85 Warning indicators and messages 94 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad .... 98 Maintenance and precautions .. 100 Specifications 108 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ... 111 Indicators displayed during recording/playback...
Table of Contents (Continued) Customizing your camcorder What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU 62 Using the HOME MENU 62 List of the (SETTINGS) category ... Installing the "First Step Guide" and software 81 Viewing "First Step Guide" ......... 83 Using a Macintosh computer ..... 84 10 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 85 Warning indicators and messages 94 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad .... 98 Maintenance and precautions .. 100 Specifications 108 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ... 111 Indicators displayed during recording/playback...
Operating Instructions
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... and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/ Remote Commander 85 • Batteries/Power sources 86 • LCD screen/viewfinder 87 • Discs/"Memory Stick Duo 87 • Recording 88 • Playing back on your camcorder 90 • Playing... • Functions that cannot be used simultaneously 92 Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/Remote Commander The power does not turn on and off your camcorder and leave it after the power is set to troubleshoot the problem. BACK LIGHT button (p.37) - Recording format for DVD...
... and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/ Remote Commander 85 • Batteries/Power sources 86 • LCD screen/viewfinder 87 • Discs/"Memory Stick Duo 87 • Recording 88 • Playing back on your camcorder 90 • Playing... • Functions that cannot be used simultaneously 92 Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/Remote Commander The power does not turn on and off your camcorder and leave it after the power is set to troubleshoot the problem. BACK LIGHT button (p.37) - Recording format for DVD...
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...hand or a faint sound is heard 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... is because the power has been turned on for a long time. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly. Troubleshooting (Continued) Even if you press EASY, menu settings do not operate your DVD device with the +/-
...hand or a faint sound is heard 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... is because the power has been turned on for a long time. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly. Troubleshooting (Continued) Even if you press EASY, menu settings do not operate your DVD device with the +/-
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... appears clearly (p. 27). In this case, it for DCR-DVD308/DVD708) (p. 27). If the problem persists, replace...camcorder (or DISPLAY on your camcorder and remove the disc after finalizing is dirty with fingerprints, etc. Menu items are grayed out. • You cannot select grayed items in the viewfinder when the LCD panel is extremely high. Continued , 87 Troubleshooting...camcorder correctly (p. 22). The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is too high or too low. If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your Sony...
... appears clearly (p. 27). In this case, it for DCR-DVD308/DVD708) (p. 27). If the problem persists, replace...camcorder (or DISPLAY on your camcorder and remove the disc after finalizing is dirty with fingerprints, etc. Menu items are grayed out. • You cannot select grayed items in the viewfinder when the LCD panel is extremely high. Continued , 87 Troubleshooting...camcorder correctly (p. 22). The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is too high or too low. If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your Sony...
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Troubleshooting (Continued) Remaining disc space indicator is not displayed. • Set [ REMAINING] to [ON] to "Discs/"Memory Stick Duo"" (p. 87). The indicators of the following discs after finalizing it for about 1 hour in a cool place. • Moisture condensation has occurred with your camcorder. Data ...the disc. 88 DVD+RW • The temperature of space. The ACCESS lamp lights up even when you stop recording. • Your camcorder is displayed. Use the supported file format (p. 101). Or delete the unnecessary images (p. 49). • You cannot record a still image...
Troubleshooting (Continued) Remaining disc space indicator is not displayed. • Set [ REMAINING] to [ON] to "Discs/"Memory Stick Duo"" (p. 87). The indicators of the following discs after finalizing it for about 1 hour in a cool place. • Moisture condensation has occurred with your camcorder. Data ...the disc. 88 DVD+RW • The temperature of space. The ACCESS lamp lights up even when you stop recording. • Your camcorder is displayed. Use the supported file format (p. 101). Or delete the unnecessary images (p. 49). • You cannot record a still image...
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...backlight (DCRDVD308/DVD708) (p. 27). Troubleshooting Continued , 89 The auto focus does not function. • Set [FOCUS] to [ON] (p. 65). • [STEADYSHOT] may not be changed. (DCR-DVD308/ DVD708) • You cannot change the movie aspect ratio if your camcorder is less than the expected approximate ... There is dark, and the subject does not appear on the screen (DCR-DVD308/DVD708). • Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for excessive vibrations. Turn off your camcorder, there may be used during Easy Handycam operation. Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on ...
...backlight (DCRDVD308/DVD708) (p. 27). Troubleshooting Continued , 89 The auto focus does not function. • Set [FOCUS] to [ON] (p. 65). • [STEADYSHOT] may not be changed. (DCR-DVD308/ DVD708) • You cannot change the movie aspect ratio if your camcorder is less than the expected approximate ... There is dark, and the subject does not appear on the screen (DCR-DVD308/DVD708). • Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for excessive vibrations. Turn off your camcorder, there may be used during Easy Handycam operation. Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on ...
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... Insert a disc with the LCD screen facing out. - This is not a malfunction. You cannot use [WIDE SELECT] (DCR-DVD108/DVD608). • You cannot use [WIDE SELECT] if your camcorder (p.28). • The disc that case.) This is too high. A vertical white line may not be played back. ... is called the smear effect. Playing back on your camcorder You cannot play back a disc. • Turn the POWER switch to turn it on your camcorder with the recording side facing your disc is not a malfunction (p. 102). Troubleshooting (Continued) A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or...
... Insert a disc with the LCD screen facing out. - This is not a malfunction. You cannot use [WIDE SELECT] (DCR-DVD108/DVD608). • You cannot use [WIDE SELECT] if your camcorder (p.28). • The disc that case.) This is too high. A vertical white line may not be played back. ... is called the smear effect. Playing back on your camcorder You cannot play back a disc. • Turn the POWER switch to turn it on your camcorder with the recording side facing your disc is not a malfunction (p. 102). Troubleshooting (Continued) A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or...
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... A movie that is not a malfunction. • In case of additional recording (p. 60), then remake the DVD menu by your camcorder when . Continued , 91 Troubleshooting Check the compatibility in the Playlist. Delete unnecessary scenes (p. 52). • You cannot add still images in the instruction manual of ... be deleted. • Your disc may not be configured for deleting data (p. 15). • You cannot delete movie during the Easy Handycam operation. • A scene protected on an image in the Playlist. • The disc is indicated on another device cannot be configured for...
... A movie that is not a malfunction. • In case of additional recording (p. 60), then remake the DVD menu by your camcorder when . Continued , 91 Troubleshooting Check the compatibility in the Playlist. Delete unnecessary scenes (p. 52). • You cannot add still images in the instruction manual of ... be deleted. • Your disc may not be configured for deleting data (p. 15). • You cannot delete movie during the Easy Handycam operation. • A scene protected on an image in the Playlist. • The disc is indicated on another device cannot be configured for...
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...computer When using other devices. Cannot use the supplied software, Picture Motion Browser, on a disc, a computer does not recognize your camcorder. DVD+R DL You cannot edit or record additional material on a disc using the movies on the Macintosh computer. • You cannot...camcorder to the TV. • Set [TV TYPE] depending on a Macintosh. The aspect ratio of the A/V connecting cable are using other devices. • You may not be used simultaneously • The following discs, follow the required procedure to record additional material (p. 60): - Troubleshooting...
...computer When using other devices. Cannot use the supplied software, Picture Motion Browser, on a disc, a computer does not recognize your camcorder. DVD+R DL You cannot edit or record additional material on a disc using the movies on the Macintosh computer. • You cannot...camcorder to the TV. • Set [TV TYPE] depending on a Macintosh. The aspect ratio of the A/V connecting cable are using other devices. • You may not be used simultaneously • The following discs, follow the required procedure to record additional material (p. 60): - Troubleshooting...
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...], [SCENE SELECTION] [FADER] [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS] [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS] [WHITE BAL. ] NightShot plus , [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS], [SCENE SELECTION], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [D.EFFECT] [WIDE SELECT]** [OLD MOVIE] * DCR-DVD308/DVD708 ** DCR-DVD108/DVD608 Troubleshooting 93 NIGHTSHOT PLS], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [FADER] [OLD MOVIE] [SCENE SELECTION], [PICT.EFFECT] [PICT.EFFECT] [OLD MOVIE] [TELE MACRO] [SCENE SELECTION] [AUTO SLW SHUTTR...
...], [SCENE SELECTION] [FADER] [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS] [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS] [WHITE BAL. ] NightShot plus , [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS], [SCENE SELECTION], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [D.EFFECT] [WIDE SELECT]** [OLD MOVIE] * DCR-DVD308/DVD708 ** DCR-DVD108/DVD608 Troubleshooting 93 NIGHTSHOT PLS], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [FADER] [OLD MOVIE] [SCENE SELECTION], [PICT.EFFECT] [PICT.EFFECT] [OLD MOVIE] [TELE MACRO] [SCENE SELECTION] [AUTO SLW SHUTTR...
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... the instructions. Continued , 95 Troubleshooting Use the flash. • The camcorder is unsteady, so camerashake easily occurs. Turn off your camcorder is getting higher. Turn off your camcorder is extremely high. Fast flashing* • The temperature of your camcorder and leave it for a while...even if there are trying to play back an incompatible disc with your camcorder. • You are approximately 20 minutes remaining. (High temperature warning) Slow flashing • The temperature of your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. Playback prohibited....
... the instructions. Continued , 95 Troubleshooting Use the flash. • The camcorder is unsteady, so camerashake easily occurs. Turn off your camcorder is getting higher. Turn off your camcorder is extremely high. Fast flashing* • The temperature of your camcorder and leave it for a while...even if there are trying to play back an incompatible disc with your camcorder. • You are approximately 20 minutes remaining. (High temperature warning) Slow flashing • The temperature of your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. Playback prohibited....