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...://www.sony.net/ Printed on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. 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 Information Quick ...
...://www.sony.net/ Printed on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. 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 Information Quick ...
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...must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. You can help preserve our environment by returning your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this product will increase eye hazard. Record the serial number in hazardous radiation exposure. ...with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD108 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is for future reference. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are located ...
...must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. You can help preserve our environment by returning your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this product will increase eye hazard. Record the serial number in hazardous radiation exposure. ...with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD108 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is for future reference. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are located ...
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...used in accordance with the limits for your authority to be determined by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD308 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Note This equipment has been tested and... found to comply with the limits for using your camcorder with the computer connected (stored on a circuit different from your camcorder You can...
...used in accordance with the limits for your authority to be determined by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD308 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Note This equipment has been tested and... found to comply with the limits for using your camcorder with the computer connected (stored on a circuit different from your camcorder You can...
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... such as at the sun. About the marks used in this manual are based on the model DCR-DVD308. • Disc in each local language are normal results of time may cause malfunctions. ... the image and sound are recorded without notice. • The illustration used in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About this manual • The LCD screens and the viewfinder ... of light from what you can use for a particular operation. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is not possible due to a malfunction of disc you actually see. • Design and specifications ...
... such as at the sun. About the marks used in this manual are based on the model DCR-DVD308. • Disc in each local language are normal results of time may cause malfunctions. ... the image and sound are recorded without notice. • The illustration used in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About this manual • The LCD screens and the viewfinder ... of light from what you can use for a particular operation. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is not possible due to a malfunction of disc you actually see. • Design and specifications ...
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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...
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... Adaptor, make sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 25) is displayed. After a while, the approximate recordable time and battery information appear for about 7 seconds. DCR-DVD108/DVD608 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording time 95 100 110 120 235 255 545 590 Typical recording...
... Adaptor, make sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 25) is displayed. After a while, the approximate recordable time and battery information appear for about 7 seconds. DCR-DVD108/DVD608 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording time 95 100 110 120 235 255 545 590 Typical recording...
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Playing time Approximate time (min.) available when you use your camcorder in low temperatures. • The recording and playback time will be correctly displayed under the following conditions: Top: When the LCD backlight turns on. DCR-DVD108/DVD608 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel opened * 110 130...
Playing time Approximate time (min.) available when you use your camcorder in low temperatures. • The recording and playback time will be correctly displayed under the following conditions: Top: When the LCD backlight turns on. DCR-DVD108/DVD608 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel opened * 110 130...
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...panel. This is convenient during playback operations. • On the HOME MENU, touch (SETTINGS) t [SOUND/DISP SET] t [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 69) to the camcorder, then rotate it until the image becomes clear. The recorded image will not be affected by selecting (SETTINGS) t [SOUND/DISP SET] t [VF B.LIGHT] on ...the buttons on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP/ Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move it 180 degrees to make the battery last longer (DCR-DVD308/DVD708) Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until appears. Viewfinder You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen....
...panel. This is convenient during playback operations. • On the HOME MENU, touch (SETTINGS) t [SOUND/DISP SET] t [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 69) to the camcorder, then rotate it until the image becomes clear. The recorded image will not be affected by selecting (SETTINGS) t [SOUND/DISP SET] t [VF B.LIGHT] on ...the buttons on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP/ Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move it 180 degrees to make the battery last longer (DCR-DVD308/DVD708) Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until appears. Viewfinder You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen....
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... in the [SP] recording mode. ** Still images are recorded with ease (Easy Handycam) Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can perform recording or playing back operation without detailed settings. Open the lens cover (p. 27) * DCR-DVD108/DVD608 ** DCR-DVD308/DVD708 R Movies 1 Turn the POWER switch A until the (Still) lamp turns...
... in the [SP] recording mode. ** Still images are recorded with ease (Easy Handycam) Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can perform recording or playing back operation without detailed settings. Open the lens cover (p. 27) * DCR-DVD108/DVD608 ** DCR-DVD308/DVD708 R Movies 1 Turn the POWER switch A until the (Still) lamp turns...
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Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder properly. 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." 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
Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder properly. 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." 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
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...Recording (Continued) Zooming You can adjust the magnification with the zoom buttons on devices that support 5.1ch surround sound. DCR-DVD108/DVD608 DCR-DVD308/DVD708 (optical zoom) 40 × 25 × You can zoom in up by the built-in microphone Close view: (Telephoto...) * DCR-DVD108/DVD608 ** DCR-DVD308/DVD708 Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. z Tips • Using [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 65) let you move your finger off the power 36 Your camcorder has Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator installed for telephoto. Built...
...Recording (Continued) Zooming You can adjust the magnification with the zoom buttons on devices that support 5.1ch surround sound. DCR-DVD108/DVD608 DCR-DVD308/DVD708 (optical zoom) 40 × 25 × You can zoom in up by the built-in microphone Close view: (Telephoto...) * DCR-DVD108/DVD608 ** DCR-DVD308/DVD708 Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. z Tips • Using [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 65) let you move your finger off the power 36 Your camcorder has Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator installed for telephoto. Built...
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... to the original colors, use Color Slow Shutter function (p. 78). Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it is not displayed in bright places. 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...
... to the original colors, use Color Slow Shutter function (p. 78). Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it is not displayed in bright places. 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...
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z Tips • See page 66 for the number of recordable still images. • With the DCR-DVD108/DVD608, you view the movie on a TV, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your TV (16:9/4:3) (p. 42, 70). • When viewing 16:9 (wide) ...
z Tips • See page 66 for the number of recordable still images. • With the DCR-DVD108/DVD608, you view the movie on a TV, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your TV (16:9/4:3) (p. 42, 70). • When viewing 16:9 (wide) ...
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... select whether to turn on the VISUAL INDEX screen. Continued , 39 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 camcorder. To fix this number, touch (SETTINGS) in the HOME MENU t [VIEW...
... select whether to turn on the VISUAL INDEX screen. Continued , 39 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 camcorder. To fix this number, touch (SETTINGS) in the HOME MENU t [VIEW...
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To cancel, touch . To restart, touch again. b Notes • You cannot operate playback zoom during slide show ) * DCR-DVD108/DVD608 ** DCR-DVD308/DVD708 1 Play back the still images you want to display in the center of the displayed frame. 4 Adjust the magnification with T (Telephoto). The screen ...
To cancel, touch . To restart, touch again. b Notes • You cannot operate playback zoom during slide show ) * DCR-DVD108/DVD608 ** DCR-DVD308/DVD708 1 Play back the still images you want to display in the center of the displayed frame. 4 Adjust the magnification with T (Telephoto). The screen ...
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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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...215; zoom is performed digitally. 2000× Up to 25 × zoom is performed digitally. For DCR-DVD108/DVD608 B OFF Up to 40 × zoom is performed optically. 80× Up to 40 &#...digital zoom. When you press DISP/BATT INFO to switch the indicator from off to on the screen. For DCR-DVD308/DVD708 B OFF Up to 25 × zoom is performed optically. 50× Up to 25 ... below. - Set [STEADYSHOT] to 2,000 × zoom is automatically reduced to (Movie). - When your camcorder DIGITAL ZOOM You can compensate for movies is [ON]). AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto slow shutter) When this is set...
...215; zoom is performed digitally. 2000× Up to 25 × zoom is performed digitally. For DCR-DVD108/DVD608 B OFF Up to 40 × zoom is performed optically. 80× Up to 40 &#...digital zoom. When you press DISP/BATT INFO to switch the indicator from off to on the screen. For DCR-DVD308/DVD708 B OFF Up to 25 × zoom is performed optically. 50× Up to 25 ... below. - Set [STEADYSHOT] to 2,000 × zoom is automatically reduced to (Movie). - When your camcorder DIGITAL ZOOM You can compensate for movies is [ON]). AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto slow shutter) When this is set...
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PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for each "Memory Stick Duo" NIGHTSHOT LIGHT See page 64. If the item is replaced with B. Number of DCR-DVD108/DVD608 is selected for the maximum number of recordable still images varies depending on the recording environment. RESET Assigns file numbers for recording still images) ... of images to [ 0.7M] ( ) (p. 37). • You can only select the image size for image quality. • When using the "Memory Stick Duo" made by Sony Corporation. STANDARD ( ) Records still images at the fine image quality level.
PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for each "Memory Stick Duo" NIGHTSHOT LIGHT See page 64. If the item is replaced with B. Number of DCR-DVD108/DVD608 is selected for the maximum number of recordable still images varies depending on the recording environment. RESET Assigns file numbers for recording still images) ... of images to [ 0.7M] ( ) (p. 37). • You can only select the image size for image quality. • When using the "Memory Stick Duo" made by Sony Corporation. STANDARD ( ) Records still images at the fine image quality level.
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HIGH( ) Makes the flash level higher. B OFF Data code is compatible with your camcorder. REDEYE REDUC (Redeye reduction) (DCR-DVD308/DVD708) You can set this function when you use an external flash (optional) that is not displayed. Set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON] to ... redeye by activating the flash before recording. How to set (HOME MENU) t page 62 (OPTION MENU) t page 73 The default settings are marked with your camcorder Continued , 67 B NORMAL( ) LOW( ) Makes the flash level lower. FLASH LEVEL (DCRDVD308/DVD708) You can set this function when you use an external flash ...
HIGH( ) Makes the flash level higher. B OFF Data code is compatible with your camcorder. REDEYE REDUC (Redeye reduction) (DCR-DVD308/DVD708) You can set this function when you use an external flash (optional) that is not displayed. Set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON] to ... redeye by activating the flash before recording. How to set (HOME MENU) t page 62 (OPTION MENU) t page 73 The default settings are marked with your camcorder Continued , 67 B NORMAL( ) LOW( ) Makes the flash level lower. FLASH LEVEL (DCRDVD308/DVD708) You can set this function when you use an external flash ...
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... E White balance F Gain G Shutter speed H Aperture value I Exposure z Tips • appears in the following sequences as you connect your camcorder.* 6IMAGES Displays thumbnails of 6 images. 12IMAGES Displays thumbnails of thumbnails that appear on the VISUAL INDEX screen. B ZOOM LINK Change the number of...LCD frame or on the disc condition, bars [--:--:--] appear. 68 during displaying still images recorded by another device using an external flash (DCR-DVD308/DVD708). - during displaying still images recorded using a flash. • The data code is displayed on the TV screen if ...
... E White balance F Gain G Shutter speed H Aperture value I Exposure z Tips • appears in the following sequences as you connect your camcorder.* 6IMAGES Displays thumbnails of 6 images. 12IMAGES Displays thumbnails of thumbnails that appear on the VISUAL INDEX screen. B ZOOM LINK Change the number of...LCD frame or on the disc condition, bars [--:--:--] appear. 68 during displaying still images recorded by another device using an external flash (DCR-DVD308/DVD708). - during displaying still images recorded using a flash. • The data code is displayed on the TV screen if ...
