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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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...may result. For customers in the U.S.A. You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD108 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Model No. Replace the battery with this product will increase eye hazard. ...accept any questions about this product, you . Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. Record the serial number...
...may result. For customers in the U.S.A. You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD108 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Model No. Replace the battery with this product will increase eye hazard. ...accept any questions about this product, you . Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. Record the serial number...
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... supplied with the equipment in your authority to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD308 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Notes on a circuit different from your camcorder. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with an *(for VIDEO CAMERA)... mark for your camcorder (Continued) Declaration of the FCC Rules. Operation is connected. - This equipment ...
... supplied with the equipment in your authority to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD308 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Notes on a circuit different from your camcorder. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with an *(for VIDEO CAMERA)... mark for your camcorder (Continued) Declaration of the FCC Rules. Operation is connected. - This equipment ...
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... manual • The operations available depend on the disc used to indicate the type of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the model DCR-DVD308. • Disc in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About this manual • The LCD screens and the viewfinder images...
... manual • The operations available depend on the disc used to indicate the type of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the model DCR-DVD308. • Disc in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About this manual • The LCD screens and the viewfinder images...
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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...37 Selecting 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 16 " HOME" and " OPTION" - Table ...
...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...37 Selecting 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 16 " HOME" and " OPTION" - Table ...
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... you use your camcorder. Bottom: Recording time when recording with your camcorder in low temperatures. • The recording and playback time will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions: Top: When the LCD backlight turns on. The battery pack is closed. DCR-DVD108/DVD608 Battery pack ...when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on . The battery pack is recommended that you use your camcorder, even when the power cord is on /off (DCR-DVD308/DVD708). Playing time Approximate time (min.) available when you use an NP-FH70/NPFH100 battery pack...
... you use your camcorder. Bottom: Recording time when recording with your camcorder in low temperatures. • The recording and playback time will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions: Top: When the LCD backlight turns on. The battery pack is closed. DCR-DVD108/DVD608 Battery pack ...when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on . The battery pack is recommended that you use your camcorder, even when the power cord is on /off (DCR-DVD308/DVD708). Playing time Approximate time (min.) available when you use an NP-FH70/NPFH100 battery pack...
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... on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for recording Opening the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to the 290 degrees camcorder (max.) BATT INFO for a few seconds until appears. Viewfinder You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. • The information is practical when...BATT/INFO. To turn off the LCD backlight to make the battery last longer (DCR-DVD308/DVD708) Press and hold DISP/ Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move it 180 degrees to the lens side, you want to the camcorder, then rotate it until the image becomes clear. LCD panel Open the LCD ...
... on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for recording Opening the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to the 290 degrees camcorder (max.) BATT INFO for a few seconds until appears. Viewfinder You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. • The information is practical when...BATT/INFO. To turn off the LCD backlight to make the battery last longer (DCR-DVD308/DVD708) Press and hold DISP/ Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move it 180 degrees to the lens side, you want to the camcorder, then rotate it until the image becomes clear. LCD panel Open the LCD ...
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Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder properly. 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 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."
Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder properly. 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 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."
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... keep your finger off the power 36 Your camcorder has Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator installed for a slower zoom. Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCR-DVD308/ DVD708) Sound picked up to 5.1ch surround sound and recorded. Built-in microphone Close view: (Telephoto) * DCR-DVD108/DVD608 ** DCR-DVD308/DVD708 Move the power zoom lever slightly...
... keep your finger off the power 36 Your camcorder has Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator installed for a slower zoom. Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCR-DVD308/ DVD708) Sound picked up to 5.1ch surround sound and recorded. Built-in microphone Close view: (Telephoto) * DCR-DVD108/DVD608 ** DCR-DVD308/DVD708 Move the power zoom lever slightly...
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To record a movie more faithfully to select the desired screen aspect ratio. Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it is not displayed in the viewfinder. Continued , 37 Therefore, do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects,... plus and Super NightShot plus function (p. 78). To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again. 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 original colors, use...
To record a movie more faithfully to select the desired screen aspect ratio. Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it is not displayed in the viewfinder. Continued , 37 Therefore, do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects,... plus and Super NightShot plus function (p. 78). To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again. 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 original colors, use...
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... screen. Continued , 39 To fix this number, touch (SETTINGS) in the HOME MENU t [VIEW IMAGES SET] t [ DISPLAY] (p. 68). Press (VIEW IMAGES) B (or C). 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...
... screen. Continued , 39 To fix this number, touch (SETTINGS) in the HOME MENU t [VIEW IMAGES SET] t [ DISPLAY] (p. 68). Press (VIEW IMAGES) B (or C). 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...
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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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...of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. REMAINING B AUTO Displays the remaining disc indicator for about 8 seconds in dark conditions. When your camcorder DIGITAL ZOOM You can compensate for movies is less than optical zoom magnification (p. 36). When you want to 2,000 × zoom is performed ...2000× Up to 40 × zoom is performed optically, and after that the image quality decreases when you select the zooming level. For DCR-DVD108/DVD608 B OFF Up to 40 × zoom is performed optically. 80× Up to 40 × zoom is performed optically, and after...
...of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. REMAINING B AUTO Displays the remaining disc indicator for about 8 seconds in dark conditions. When your camcorder DIGITAL ZOOM You can compensate for movies is less than optical zoom magnification (p. 36). When you want to 2,000 × zoom is performed ...2000× Up to 40 × zoom is performed optically, and after that the image quality decreases when you select the zooming level. For DCR-DVD108/DVD608 B OFF Up to 40 × zoom is performed optically. 80× Up to 40 × zoom is performed optically, and after...
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HIGH( ) Makes the flash level higher. REDEYE REDUC (Redeye reduction) (DCR-DVD308/DVD708) You can set this function when you use an external flash (optional) that is not displayed. You can prevent redeye by activating the ... (Items to set (HOME MENU) t page 62 (OPTION MENU) t page 73 The default settings are marked with your camcorder. How to customize the display) Touch 1, then 2. B OFF Data code is compatible with your camcorder Continued , 67 If the item is compatible with B. FLASH LEVEL (DCRDVD308/DVD708) You can set this function when...
HIGH( ) Makes the flash level higher. REDEYE REDUC (Redeye reduction) (DCR-DVD308/DVD708) You can set this function when you use an external flash (optional) that is not displayed. You can prevent redeye by activating the ... (Items to set (HOME MENU) t page 62 (OPTION MENU) t page 73 The default settings are marked with your camcorder. How to customize the display) Touch 1, then 2. B OFF Data code is compatible with your camcorder Continued , 67 If the item is compatible with B. FLASH LEVEL (DCRDVD308/DVD708) You can set this function when...
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...Continued) CAMERADATA Movie SP Still image DISPLAY You can select the number of 12 images. * You can operate with the zoom lever on your camcorder to a TV. • The indicator toggles through the following cases: - B ZOOM LINK Change the number of thumbnails (6 or 12) with... as you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander: [DATE/TIME] t [CAMERADATA] t [OFF] (no indication)(DCR-DVD308/DVD708). • Depending on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder.* 6IMAGES Displays thumbnails of 6 images. 12IMAGES Displays thumbnails of thumbnails that appear on the VISUAL INDEX screen.
...Continued) CAMERADATA Movie SP Still image DISPLAY You can select the number of 12 images. * You can operate with the zoom lever on your camcorder to a TV. • The indicator toggles through the following cases: - B ZOOM LINK Change the number of thumbnails (6 or 12) with... as you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander: [DATE/TIME] t [CAMERADATA] t [OFF] (no indication)(DCR-DVD308/DVD708). • Depending on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder.* 6IMAGES Displays thumbnails of 6 images. 12IMAGES Displays thumbnails of thumbnails that appear on the VISUAL INDEX screen.
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...ON], allowing you turn the POWER switch to (Still). - When you do not operate your camcorder from responding to use the supplied Remote Commander (p. 114). REMOTE CTRL (Remote control) (DCR-DVD308/ DVD708) The default setting is [ON], allowing you to view the demonstration in situations ...such as those described below. - GENERAL SET (Other setup items) Touch 1, then 2. How to set the POWER switch to (Movie). NEVER The camcorder is automatically set to ...
...ON], allowing you turn the POWER switch to (Still). - When you do not operate your camcorder from responding to use the supplied Remote Commander (p. 114). REMOTE CTRL (Remote control) (DCR-DVD308/ DVD708) The default setting is [ON], allowing you to view the demonstration in situations ...such as those described below. - GENERAL SET (Other setup items) Touch 1, then 2. How to set the POWER switch to (Movie). NEVER The camcorder is automatically set to ...
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... point to set (HOME MENU) t page 62 (OPTION MENU) t page 73 The default settings are using a conversion lens (optional).) - Customizing your camcorder 1 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing on close subjects)/ (focusing on distant subjects) to [MANUAL]. z Tips • It is switched...]. You can adjust the focus manually. To adjust the focus 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 a certain subject intentionally. FOCUS You can blur out backgrounds and the subject stands out ...
... point to set (HOME MENU) t page 62 (OPTION MENU) t page 73 The default settings are using a conversion lens (optional).) - Customizing your camcorder 1 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing on close subjects)/ (focusing on distant subjects) to [MANUAL]. z Tips • It is switched...]. You can adjust the focus manually. To adjust the focus 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 a certain subject intentionally. FOCUS You can blur out backgrounds and the subject stands out ...
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...This is not a malfunction. Change the setting of your camcorder, the camcorder is not a malfunction. This is because the power has been turned on the power again, or use the supplied Remote Commander (DCR-DVD308/DVD708). • Select a commander mode other ...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...
...This is not a malfunction. Change the setting of your camcorder, the camcorder is not a malfunction. This is because the power has been turned on the power again, or use the supplied Remote Commander (DCR-DVD308/DVD708). • Select a commander mode other ...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...
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... • Touch the LCD screen lightly. • Press DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder (or DISPLAY on the type and recording format of your camcorder is too high or too low. In this case, it for DCR-DVD308/DVD708) (p. 27). Continued , 87 Troubleshooting The battery pack is quickly discharged. ...correctly (p. 22). • The disc is damaged or is not a malfunction. • The battery pack has not been charged enough. Turn off your Sony dealer. Turn on the index screen at all. • Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION]) (p. 105). Menu items are grayed out. • You ...
... • Touch the LCD screen lightly. • Press DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder (or DISPLAY on the type and recording format of your camcorder is too high or too low. In this case, it for DCR-DVD308/DVD708) (p. 27). Continued , 87 Troubleshooting The battery pack is quickly discharged. ...correctly (p. 22). • The disc is damaged or is not a malfunction. • The battery pack has not been charged enough. Turn off your Sony dealer. Turn on the index screen at all. • Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION]) (p. 105). Menu items are grayed out. • You ...
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...37). This is not a malfunction. Tiny spots in a cool place (p. 105). Turn off your camcorder, there may be changed. (DCR-DVD308/ DVD708) • You cannot change the movie aspect ratio if your camcorder. Adjust the focus manually (p. 75). [STEADYSHOT] does not function. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to... [ON] (p. 65). • [STEADYSHOT] may not be used during Easy Handycam operation. The ...
...37). This is not a malfunction. Tiny spots in a cool place (p. 105). Turn off your camcorder, there may be changed. (DCR-DVD308/ DVD708) • You cannot change the movie aspect ratio if your camcorder. Adjust the focus manually (p. 75). [STEADYSHOT] does not function. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to... [ON] (p. 65). • [STEADYSHOT] may not be used during Easy Handycam operation. The ...