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...and recycling location nearest you may result. Continued , 5 Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this product will increase eye hazard. Replace the battery with Canadian ICES-003. For customers in the space provided below is for future ...recyclable. Model No. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD108 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of the FCC Rules. For customers in hazardous radiation exposure....
...and recycling location nearest you may result. Continued , 5 Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this product will increase eye hazard. Replace the battery with Canadian ICES-003. For customers in the space provided below is for future ...recyclable. Model No. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD108 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of the FCC Rules. For customers in hazardous radiation exposure....
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...apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for details. Notes on a circuit different from your camcorder. For reliability durability of the FCC Rules. Address: 16530 Via ...expressly approved in accordance with two kinds of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD308 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. special handling may not be used in this manual could void your camcorder. "First Step Guide" for your authority to radio communications. ...
...apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for details. Notes on a circuit different from your camcorder. For reliability durability of the FCC Rules. Address: 16530 Via ...expressly approved in accordance with two kinds of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD308 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. special handling may not be used in this manual could void your camcorder. "First Step Guide" for your authority to radio communications. ...
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... TV ........42 Making the disc compatible with your camcorder 12 Choosing a disc 14 Using your camcorder 16 " HOME" and " OPTION" - Taking advantage of two types of menus 18 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 21 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 22 Step 3: Turning the power on,... Handycam 31 Recording 34 Zooming 36 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCRDVD308/DVD708 36 Recording in dark places (NightShot plus 37 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 37 Recording in mirror mode 37 Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) (DCR-DVD308...
... TV ........42 Making the disc compatible with your camcorder 12 Choosing a disc 14 Using your camcorder 16 " HOME" and " OPTION" - Taking advantage of two types of menus 18 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 21 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 22 Step 3: Turning the power on,... Handycam 31 Recording 34 Zooming 36 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCRDVD308/DVD708 36 Recording in dark places (NightShot plus 37 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 37 Recording in mirror mode 37 Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) (DCR-DVD308...
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...Recording capacity (approx.) Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor, make sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 25) is displayed. 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 time* 45 50 50 55 110 120 260 285 Continued , 23 To use a fully charged battery pack. Battery pack Charging time ...
...Recording capacity (approx.) Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor, make sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 25) is displayed. 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 time* 45 50 50 55 110 120 260 285 Continued , 23 To use a fully charged battery pack. Battery pack Charging time ...
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DCR-DVD108/DVD608 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel opened * 110 130 280 635 * When the LCD backlight is on /off and zooming. The battery pack is worn-out (For Battery Info only). • The power will not be supplied from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is... 45 50 50 50 105 110 110 235 260 260 * Typical recording time shows the time when you use your camcorder. LCD panel closed 135 155 330 760 24 DCR-DVD308/DVD708 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel opened 120 140 300 695 LCD panel closed...
DCR-DVD108/DVD608 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel opened * 110 130 280 635 * When the LCD backlight is on /off and zooming. The battery pack is worn-out (For Battery Info only). • The power will not be supplied from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is... 45 50 50 50 105 110 110 235 260 260 * Typical recording time shows the time when you use your camcorder. LCD panel closed 135 155 330 760 24 DCR-DVD308/DVD708 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel opened 120 140 300 695 LCD panel closed...
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... or hidden (display y no display) each time you press DISP BATT/INFO. LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to make the battery last longer (DCR-DVD308/DVD708) Press and hold DISP/ Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move it to the best angle to record or play (2). 190 degrees to the... cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder backlight by the setting. To turn off the LCD backlight to the camcorder (1), then rotate it until appears. Viewfinder You can close the lens cover. b Notes • Do not press the buttons on the LCD backlight, press...
... or hidden (display y no display) each time you press DISP BATT/INFO. LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to make the battery last longer (DCR-DVD308/DVD708) Press and hold DISP/ Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move it to the best angle to record or play (2). 190 degrees to the... cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder backlight by the setting. To turn off the LCD backlight to the camcorder (1), then rotate it until appears. Viewfinder You can close the lens cover. b Notes • Do not press the buttons on the LCD backlight, press...
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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 Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder properly.
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...; Insert a battery into the battery holder with black paper. A vibration is felt in your 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...
...; Insert a battery into the battery holder with black paper. A vibration is felt in your 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...
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...27). Menu items are grayed out. • You cannot select grayed items in a cool place. • Finalizing is interrupted by turning off your camcorder (or DISPLAY on the index screen at all. • Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION]) (p. 105). Turn on the environment of use. Images ...cannot be correct depending on your Sony dealer. The battery pack may not be deleted. • The maximum number of images that you can delete on the Remote Commander for DCR-DVD308/DVD708) (p. 27). LCD screen/viewfinder The buttons do not work ...
...27). Menu items are grayed out. • You cannot select grayed items in a cool place. • Finalizing is interrupted by turning off your camcorder (or DISPLAY on the index screen at all. • Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION]) (p. 105). Turn on the environment of use. Images ...cannot be correct depending on your Sony dealer. The battery pack may not be deleted. • The maximum number of images that you can delete on the Remote Commander for DCR-DVD308/DVD708) (p. 27). LCD screen/viewfinder The buttons do not work ...
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... .) (w × h × d) including the projecting parts with supplied battery pack NP-FH40 attached Mass (Approx.) DCR-DVD108/DVD608 390 g (13 oz) main unit only 440 g (15 oz) including the NP-FH40 rechargeable battery pack and disc DCR-DVD308/DVD708 400 g (14 oz) main unit only 450 g (15 oz... (at the label of pixels 123 200 (560 × 220) General Power requirements 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption DCR-DVD108/DVD608 LCD:2.9W Viewfinder:2.7W DCR-DVD308/DVD708 LCD:3.2W (When the LCD backlight is on) Viewfinder:2.9W Operating temperature 0°C to +40...
... .) (w × h × d) including the projecting parts with supplied battery pack NP-FH40 attached Mass (Approx.) DCR-DVD108/DVD608 390 g (13 oz) main unit only 440 g (15 oz) including the NP-FH40 rechargeable battery pack and disc DCR-DVD308/DVD708 400 g (14 oz) main unit only 450 g (15 oz... (at the label of pixels 123 200 (560 × 220) General Power requirements 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption DCR-DVD108/DVD608 LCD:2.9W Viewfinder:2.7W DCR-DVD308/DVD708 LCD:3.2W (When the LCD backlight is on) Viewfinder:2.9W Operating temperature 0°C to +40...
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... the orange frame disappears. Identifying parts and controls (Continued) Remote Commander (DCR-DVD308/ DVD708) button or an item with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. M b / B / v / V / ENTER buttons 114 When you press any of another battery may explode if mistreated. When you press this during playback. B PHOTO ...8226; You cannot select some buttons on the tab, inset your camcorder (p. 112). • When no commands have been sent from the Remote Commander in fire. • When the lithium battery becomes weak, the operating distance of the Remote Commander 1 While...
... the orange frame disappears. Identifying parts and controls (Continued) Remote Commander (DCR-DVD308/ DVD708) button or an item with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. M b / B / v / V / ENTER buttons 114 When you press any of another battery may explode if mistreated. When you press this during playback. B PHOTO ...8226; You cannot select some buttons on the tab, inset your camcorder (p. 112). • When no commands have been sent from the Remote Commander in fire. • When the lithium battery becomes weak, the operating distance of the Remote Commander 1 While...