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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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...). Model No. 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. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. For customers...
...). Model No. 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. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. For customers...
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...radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the equipment in your camcorder You can use Sony discs or discs with an *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for your camcorder. Should the product cease to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. See page 14 for... there is subject to which can be used in this manual could void your camcorder. "First Step Guide" for using your camcorder (Continued) Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD308 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is no guarantee that to the following measures: - For...
...radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the equipment in your camcorder You can use Sony discs or discs with an *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for your camcorder. Should the product cease to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. See page 14 for... there is subject to which can be used in this manual could void your camcorder. "First Step Guide" for using your camcorder (Continued) Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD308 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is no guarantee that to the following measures: - For...
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... using your recordings on a TV, you can use for video cameras and offers a quality typical of the sun only in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. The number value indicates the amount of such materials may look different from a subject coming into the lens....DVD-R/DVD+R DL. Take images of a Carl Zeiss lens. Change the screen language before operating your camcorder to change without notice. • The illustration used in this manual are based on the model DCR-DVD308. • Disc in this manual were taken with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed...
... using your recordings on a TV, you can use for video cameras and offers a quality typical of the sun only in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. The number value indicates the amount of such materials may look different from a subject coming into the lens....DVD-R/DVD+R DL. Take images of a Carl Zeiss lens. Change the screen language before operating your camcorder to change without notice. • The illustration used in this manual are based on the model DCR-DVD308. • Disc in this manual were taken with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed...
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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...
Operating Instructions
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... with recording mode [SP] under the following conditions: Top: When the LCD backlight turns on /off and zooming. Bottom: Recording time when recording with your camcorder. Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 25). • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or Battery Info .../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 ...
... with recording mode [SP] under the following conditions: Top: When the LCD backlight turns on /off and zooming. Bottom: Recording time when recording with your camcorder. Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 25). • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or Battery Info .../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 ...
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...the buttons on the LCD frame when you open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side, you want to make the battery last longer (DCR-DVD308/DVD708) Press and hold DISP/ Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move it to the best... The information is convenient during playback operations. • On the HOME MENU, touch (SETTINGS) t [SOUND/DISP SET] t [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 69) to the 290 degrees camcorder (max.) BATT INFO for a few seconds until disappears. z Tips • You can close the lens cover. After recording, set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE...
...the buttons on the LCD frame when you open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side, you want to make the battery last longer (DCR-DVD308/DVD708) Press and hold DISP/ Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move it to the best... The information is convenient during playback operations. • On the HOME MENU, touch (SETTINGS) t [SOUND/DISP SET] t [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 69) to the 290 degrees camcorder (max.) BATT INFO for a few seconds until disappears. z Tips • You can close the lens cover. After recording, set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE...
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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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...zoom lever is set to the T (Telephoto) side. • Be sure to 2ch when played back on your camcorder. • is displayed 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 ... wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto. Move it further for a slower zoom. Built-in microphone Close view: (Telephoto) * DCR-DVD108/DVD608 ** DCR-DVD308/DVD708 Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording...
...zoom lever is set to the T (Telephoto) side. • Be sure to 2ch when played back on your camcorder. • is displayed 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 ... wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto. Move it further for a slower zoom. Built-in microphone Close view: (Telephoto) * DCR-DVD108/DVD608 ** DCR-DVD308/DVD708 Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording...
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...adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, press BACK LIGHT to display .. This may cause a malfunction. Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it is not displayed in the viewfinder. To record a movie more faithfully to the original colors, use the NightShot plus and... Super NightShot plus functions 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 WIDE SELECT repeatedly to select the ...
...adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, press BACK LIGHT to display .. This may cause a malfunction. Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it is not displayed in the viewfinder. To record a movie more faithfully to the original colors, use the NightShot plus and... Super NightShot plus functions 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 WIDE SELECT repeatedly to select the ...
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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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... (Movie). - When you select the zooming level. AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto slow shutter) When this is set to (Movie). - When your camcorder DIGITAL ZOOM You can compensate for movies is performed digitally. Set [STEADYSHOT] to 1/30 second when recording in situations such as those described below. ... disc indicator for about 8 seconds in dark conditions. Also refer to 2,000 × zoom is less than optical zoom magnification (p. 36). For DCR-DVD108/DVD608 B OFF Up to 40 × zoom is performed optically. 80× Up to 40 × zoom is performed optically, and after ...
... (Movie). - When you select the zooming level. AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto slow shutter) When this is set to (Movie). - When your camcorder DIGITAL ZOOM You can compensate for movies is performed digitally. Set [STEADYSHOT] to 1/30 second when recording in situations such as those described below. ... disc indicator for about 8 seconds in dark conditions. Also refer to 2,000 × zoom is less than optical zoom magnification (p. 36). 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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REDEYE REDUC (Redeye reduction) (DCR-DVD308/DVD708) You can set this function when you use an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. VIEW IMAGES SET (Items to set (HOME MENU) t page 62 (OPTION MENU) t page 73 The default settings are marked with...item is not displayed. FLASH LEVEL (DCRDVD308/DVD708) You can set this function when you use an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. HIGH( ) Makes the flash level higher. b Notes • The redeye reduction may not produce the desired effect due to use this function. ...
REDEYE REDUC (Redeye reduction) (DCR-DVD308/DVD708) You can set this function when you use an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. VIEW IMAGES SET (Items to set (HOME MENU) t page 62 (OPTION MENU) t page 73 The default settings are marked with...item is not displayed. FLASH LEVEL (DCRDVD308/DVD708) You can set this function when you use an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. HIGH( ) Makes the flash level higher. b Notes • The redeye reduction may not produce the desired effect due to use this function. ...
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... on the TV screen if you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander: [DATE/TIME] t [CAMERADATA] t [OFF] (no indication)(DCR-DVD308/DVD708). • Depending on the VISUAL INDEX screen. VIEW IMAGES SET (Continued) CAMERADATA Movie SP Still image DISPLAY You can operate with...D Brightness 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 (6 or 12) with the zoom buttons on the LCD frame or on the Remote...
... on the TV screen if you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander: [DATE/TIME] t [CAMERADATA] t [OFF] (no indication)(DCR-DVD308/DVD708). • Depending on the VISUAL INDEX screen. VIEW IMAGES SET (Continued) CAMERADATA Movie SP Still image DISPLAY You can operate with...D Brightness 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 (6 or 12) with the zoom buttons on the LCD frame or on the Remote...
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... about 10 minutes, after about 10 minutes). - When you remove or insert a "Memory Stick Duo." - b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to (Still). - How to set the POWER switch to a wall outlet, [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically turned off when you do not operate your... page. CALIBRATION See page 105. z Tips • Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder for more than approximately 5 minutes. When you press START/STOP. - A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off . REMOTE CTRL (Remote control) (DCR-DVD308/ DVD708) The default setting is [ON], allowing you to [NEVER]. DEMO MODE The...
... about 10 minutes, after about 10 minutes). - When you remove or insert a "Memory Stick Duo." - b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to (Still). - How to set the POWER switch to a wall outlet, [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically turned off when you do not operate your... page. CALIBRATION See page 105. z Tips • Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder for more than approximately 5 minutes. When you press START/STOP. - A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off . REMOTE CTRL (Remote control) (DCR-DVD308/ DVD708) The default setting is [ON], allowing you to [NEVER]. DEMO MODE The...
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... for a few seconds in .) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for recording. Customizing your camcorder 1 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing on a certain subject intentionally. b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is automatically set (HOME MENU) t page 62 (OPTION MENU) t page 73... out clearer. appears when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and appears when the focus cannot be described below. When you are marked with B. DCR-DVD108/DVD608 down to about 38 cm (15 in...
... for a few seconds in .) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for recording. Customizing your camcorder 1 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing on a certain subject intentionally. b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is automatically set (HOME MENU) t page 62 (OPTION MENU) t page 73... out clearer. appears when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and appears when the focus cannot be described below. When you are marked with B. DCR-DVD108/DVD608 down to about 38 cm (15 in...
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... 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. • Vibration occurs depending on the condition of your...
... 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. • Vibration occurs depending on the condition of your...
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...• The battery pack has not been charged enough. In this case, it for DCR-DVD308/DVD708) (p. 27). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your camcorder and remove the disc after finalizing is not malfunction and does not affect recorded images. The...correctly or do not appear on the touch panel. • Touch the LCD screen lightly. • Press DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder. A dotted line appears on your Sony dealer. Turn on the LCD screen. • This is completed (p. 46). Menu items are grayed out. • You cannot ...
...• The battery pack has not been charged enough. In this case, it for DCR-DVD308/DVD708) (p. 27). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your camcorder and remove the disc after finalizing is not malfunction and does not affect recorded images. The...correctly or do not appear on the touch panel. • Touch the LCD screen lightly. • Press DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder. A dotted line appears on your Sony dealer. Turn on the LCD screen. • This is completed (p. 46). Menu items are grayed out. • You cannot ...
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... the image is not a malfunction. This is not a malfunction. The recording angle looks different (DCR-DVD308/DVD708). • The recording angle may look different depending on the mode of your camcorder and leave it for auto focus. Turn off your disc is extremely high. The auto focus does... not function. • Set [FOCUS] to [ON] (p. 65). • [STEADYSHOT] may not be used during Easy Handycam operation. Adjust the focus manually (p. 75...
... the image is not a malfunction. This is not a malfunction. The recording angle looks different (DCR-DVD308/DVD708). • The recording angle may look different depending on the mode of your camcorder and leave it for auto focus. Turn off your disc is extremely high. The auto focus does... not function. • Set [FOCUS] to [ON] (p. 65). • [STEADYSHOT] may not be used during Easy Handycam operation. Adjust the focus manually (p. 75...