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... the language setting 26 Step 4: Preparing 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... 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...
... the language setting 26 Step 4: Preparing 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... 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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... record the still image. * Movies are recorded 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. appears on the LCD ... recording*. Recording/Playback Recording and playing back with the [FINE] quality on the "Memory Stick Duo." It also makes screen font size larger for easy viewing. Open the lens cover (p. 27) * DCR-DVD108/DVD608 ** DCR-DVD308/DVD708 R Movies 1 Turn the POWER switch A until the (Still) lamp ...
... record the still image. * Movies are recorded 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. appears on the LCD ... recording*. Recording/Playback Recording and playing back with the [FINE] quality on the "Memory Stick Duo." It also makes screen font size larger for easy viewing. Open the lens cover (p. 27) * DCR-DVD108/DVD608 ** DCR-DVD308/DVD708 R Movies 1 Turn the POWER switch A until the (Still) lamp ...
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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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...MENU) t page 62 (OPTION MENU) t page 73 The default settings are marked with another one. VGA (0.3M) ( ) Allows for each "Memory Stick Duo" NIGHTSHOT LIGHT See page 64. Number of DCR-DVD108/DVD608 is replaced with B. STANDARD ( ) Records still images at the fine image quality level. IMAGE SIZE (DCRDVD308/DVD708) B 1.0M ( ) ...• When the picture ratio is changed to set to 16:9, the image size is selected for image quality. • When using the "Memory Stick Duo" made by Sony Corporation. QUALITY B FINE ( ) Records still images at the standard image quality level.
...MENU) t page 62 (OPTION MENU) t page 73 The default settings are marked with another one. VGA (0.3M) ( ) Allows for each "Memory Stick Duo" NIGHTSHOT LIGHT See page 64. Number of DCR-DVD108/DVD608 is replaced with B. STANDARD ( ) Records still images at the fine image quality level. IMAGE SIZE (DCRDVD308/DVD708) B 1.0M ( ) ...• When the picture ratio is changed to set to 16:9, the image size is selected for image quality. • When using the "Memory Stick Duo" made by Sony Corporation. QUALITY B FINE ( ) Records still images at the standard image quality level.
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...allowing you to view the demonstration in situations such as those described below. - z Tips • Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder for more than approximately 5 minutes. DEMO MODE The default setting is automatically turned off . When you turn the POWER switch to (Still).... - REMOTE CTRL (Remote control) (DCR-DVD308/ DVD708) The default setting is not automatically turned off when you press (HOME)/ (VIEW IMAGES). When you to set the POWER switch to (Movie). NEVER The camcorder is [ON], allowing you remove or insert a "Memory Stick Duo." - How to use the ...
...allowing you to view the demonstration in situations such as those described below. - z Tips • Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder for more than approximately 5 minutes. DEMO MODE The default setting is automatically turned off . When you turn the POWER switch to (Still).... - REMOTE CTRL (Remote control) (DCR-DVD308/ DVD708) The default setting is not automatically turned off when you press (HOME)/ (VIEW IMAGES). When you to set the POWER switch to (Movie). NEVER The camcorder is [ON], allowing you remove or insert a "Memory Stick Duo." - How to use the ...
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...• Close the LCD panel. No image is open (p. 27). In this case, it for DCR-DVD308/DVD708) (p. 27). This is not a malfunction. • The battery pack has not been...one time is interrupted by turning off your camcorder and leave it may take up to 10 minutes to the camcorder correctly (p. 22). Discs/"Memory Stick Duo" The disc cannot be used simultaneously (p.... the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your camcorder (or DISPLAY on your Sony dealer. Continued , 87 Troubleshooting This is not a malfunction. • The battery...
...• Close the LCD panel. No image is open (p. 27). In this case, it for DCR-DVD308/DVD708) (p. 27). This is not a malfunction. • The battery pack has not been...one time is interrupted by turning off your camcorder and leave it may take up to 10 minutes to the camcorder correctly (p. 22). Discs/"Memory Stick Duo" The disc cannot be used simultaneously (p.... the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your camcorder (or DISPLAY on your Sony dealer. Continued , 87 Troubleshooting This is not a malfunction. • The battery...
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.... NIGHTSHOT PLS]. The LCD panel is too high. You cannot use [WIDE SELECT] (DCR-DVD108/DVD608). • You cannot use [WIDE SELECT] if your camcorder. The playback image is DVD+RW. Still images stored on a "Memory Stick Duo" cannot be played back. • Still images cannot be played back on a ... side facing your camcorder (p.28). • The disc that was recorded, formatted, of times. • This may not be played back if you record a TV screen or computer screen. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to turn it on again, or repeat removing and inserting the "Memory Stick Duo" a couple...
.... NIGHTSHOT PLS]. The LCD panel is too high. You cannot use [WIDE SELECT] (DCR-DVD108/DVD608). • You cannot use [WIDE SELECT] if your camcorder. The playback image is DVD+RW. Still images stored on a "Memory Stick Duo" cannot be played back. • Still images cannot be played back on a ... side facing your camcorder (p.28). • The disc that was recorded, formatted, of times. • This may not be played back if you record a TV screen or computer screen. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to turn it on again, or repeat removing and inserting the "Memory Stick Duo" a couple...
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For how to adjust the volume, see page 40. M DISP/BATT INFO button (23) N WIDE SELECT button** (37) * DCR-DVD108/DVD608 ** DCR-DVD308/DVD708 Quick Reference Continued , 113 A "Memory Stick Duo" slot (29) B LCD screen/touch panel (19, 27) C (HOME) button (19, 62) D Zoom buttons (36, 41) E START/STOP button (31, 35) F (VIEW IMAGES) button (...
For how to adjust the volume, see page 40. M DISP/BATT INFO button (23) N WIDE SELECT button** (37) * DCR-DVD108/DVD608 ** DCR-DVD308/DVD708 Quick Reference Continued , 113 A "Memory Stick Duo" slot (29) B LCD screen/touch panel (19, 27) C (HOME) button (19, 62) D Zoom buttons (36, 41) E START/STOP button (31, 35) F (VIEW IMAGES) button (...