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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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...number below . 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. Otherwise, fire or injury ...may cause undesired operation. If you . Record the serial number in hazardous radiation exposure. Continued , 5 Model No. Read this before operating your camcorder...
...number below . 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. Otherwise, fire or injury ...may cause undesired operation. If you . Record the serial number in hazardous radiation exposure. Continued , 5 Model No. Read this before operating your camcorder...
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...receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for details. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD308 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. "Operating Guide" (This manual) - See page 14 for help. b Note • Using a disc ... of the FCC Rules. These limits are cautioned that any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in your camcorder (Continued) Declaration of California, USA only Prechlorate Material - If this device must be discarded. Connect the equipment into an ...
...receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for details. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD308 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. "Operating Guide" (This manual) - See page 14 for help. b Note • Using a disc ... of the FCC Rules. These limits are cautioned that any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in your camcorder (Continued) Declaration of California, USA only Prechlorate Material - If this device must be discarded. Connect the equipment into an ...
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...• The illustration used to indicate the type of a Carl Zeiss lens. To view your camcorder to 8cm DVD discs. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be copyrighted. On recording • ...so might cause your recordings on the countries/regions. About language setting The on the model DCR-DVD308. • Disc in this manual were taken with a Carl Zeiss lens, which ...manual • The LCD screens and the viewfinder images and indicators shown in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement system for a particular operation. ...
...• The illustration used to indicate the type of a Carl Zeiss lens. To view your camcorder to 8cm DVD discs. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be copyrighted. On recording • ...so might cause your recordings on the countries/regions. About language setting The on the model DCR-DVD308. • Disc in this manual were taken with a Carl Zeiss lens, which ...manual • The LCD screens and the viewfinder images and indicators shown in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement system for a particular operation. ...
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...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 (...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 your camcorder 12 Choosing a disc 14 Using your camcorder 16 ...
...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 (...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 your camcorder 12 Choosing a disc 14 Using your camcorder 16 ...
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... pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the information is turned off. After a while, the approximate recordable time and battery information appear for an extended period. 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...
... pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the information is turned off. After a while, the approximate recordable time and battery information appear for an extended period. 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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...or Battery Info (p. 23) will not be shorter depending on the conditions under which only allows short recording and playback times, with your camcorder, even when the power cord is disconnected from the The battery pack is not attached correctly. - Bottom: Recording time when recording with ...recording mode [SP] 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 * 110 130 280 635 * When the LCD backlight...
...or Battery Info (p. 23) will not be shorter depending on the conditions under which only allows short recording and playback times, with your camcorder, even when the power cord is disconnected from the The battery pack is not attached correctly. - Bottom: Recording time when recording with ...recording mode [SP] 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 * 110 130 280 635 * When the LCD backlight...
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... LCD panel. b Notes • Do not press the buttons on the HOME MENU (p. 69). 27 LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it until disappears. The recorded image will not be affected by selecting (SETTINGS) t [SOUND/DISP SET] t [VF B.LIGHT] on the...open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees to OPEN. This setting is convenient during playback operations. • On the HOME MENU, touch (SETTINGS) t [SOUND/DISP SET] t [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 69) to make the battery last longer (DCR-DVD308/DVD708) Press and hold DISP/ ...
... LCD panel. b Notes • Do not press the buttons on the HOME MENU (p. 69). 27 LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it until disappears. The recorded image will not be affected by selecting (SETTINGS) t [SOUND/DISP SET] t [VF B.LIGHT] on the...open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees to OPEN. This setting is convenient during playback operations. • On the HOME MENU, touch (SETTINGS) t [SOUND/DISP SET] t [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 69) to make the battery last longer (DCR-DVD308/DVD708) Press and hold DISP/ ...
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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. It also makes screen .../STOP again. Recording/Playback Recording and playing back with the [FINE] quality on the "Memory Stick Duo." 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 on the LCD screen. 3 Press PHOTO E to OFF ...
... 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. It also makes screen .../STOP again. Recording/Playback Recording and playing back with the [FINE] quality on the "Memory Stick Duo." 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 on the LCD screen. 3 Press PHOTO E to OFF ...
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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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...1ch surround sound and recorded. Built-in .) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 13/32 in microphone Close view: (Telephoto) * DCR-DVD108/DVD608 ** DCR-DVD308/DVD708 Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. b Notes • [STEADYSHOT] may also be recorded. • You ...5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround sound Glossary (p.118) b Notes • 5.1ch sound is converted to keep your finger off the power 36 Your camcorder has Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator installed for telephoto. If you zoom in further than the magnification shown in microphone is set to the T (Telephoto) ...
...1ch surround sound and recorded. Built-in .) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 13/32 in microphone Close view: (Telephoto) * DCR-DVD108/DVD608 ** DCR-DVD308/DVD708 Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. b Notes • [STEADYSHOT] may also be recorded. • You ...5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround sound Glossary (p.118) b Notes • 5.1ch sound is converted to keep your finger off the power 36 Your camcorder has Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator installed for telephoto. If you zoom in further than the magnification shown in microphone is set to the T (Telephoto) ...
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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 desired screen ... plus and Super NightShot plus function (p. 78). To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again. Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it is not displayed in the viewfinder. Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, press BACK LIGHT...
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 desired screen ... plus and Super NightShot plus function (p. 78). To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again. Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it is not displayed in the viewfinder. Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, press BACK LIGHT...
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... switches to 4:3. 2 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to [4:3], pictures may appear rough depending on . To select the aspect ratio 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...
... switches to 4:3. 2 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to [4:3], pictures may appear rough depending on . To select the aspect ratio 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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... 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 camcorder. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. (It may take...
... 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 camcorder. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. (It may take...
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...). 41 Touch on (OPTION) t tab. Touch to stop the slide show . b Notes • You cannot operate playback zoom during slide show . The slide show ) * DCR-DVD108/DVD608 ** DCR-DVD308/DVD708 1 Play back the still images you want to 5 times the original size. Playing back a series of the displayed frame. 4 Adjust the magnification with...
...). 41 Touch on (OPTION) t tab. Touch to stop the slide show . b Notes • You cannot operate playback zoom during slide show . The slide show ) * DCR-DVD108/DVD608 ** DCR-DVD308/DVD708 1 Play back the still images you want to 5 times the original size. Playing back a series of the displayed frame. 4 Adjust the magnification with...
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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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...zone appears when you select the movie recording mode on the screen. For DCR-DVD108/DVD608 B OFF Up to 40 × zoom is performed optically. 80...when recording in situations such as those described below. - When you select the zooming level. When your camcorder DIGITAL ZOOM You can compensate for movies is performed digitally. Set [STEADYSHOT] to (Movie). - ON ...[ON]). Also refer to the instruction manual of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. Customizing your camcorder recognizes the remaining disc capacity with the POWER switch set to (Movie). - Note that the image ...
...zone appears when you select the movie recording mode on the screen. For DCR-DVD108/DVD608 B OFF Up to 40 × zoom is performed optically. 80...when recording in situations such as those described below. - When you select the zooming level. When your camcorder DIGITAL ZOOM You can compensate for movies is performed digitally. Set [STEADYSHOT] to (Movie). - ON ...[ON]). Also refer to the instruction manual of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. Customizing your camcorder recognizes the remaining disc capacity with the POWER switch set to (Movie). - Note that the image ...
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... for image quality. Bottom: [STANDARD] is selected for still images. PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for image quality. • When using the "Memory Stick Duo" made by Sony Corporation. z Tips • The image size of still images recordable on a "Memory Stick Duo" (approx.) 1.0M 0.7M VGA (0.3M) 1152 × 864 1152 × 648...) t page 62 (OPTION MENU) t page 73 The default settings are marked with another one. IMAGE SIZE (DCRDVD308/DVD708) B 1.0M ( ) Records still images clearly. Number of DCR-DVD108/DVD608 is not on the recording environment.
... for image quality. Bottom: [STANDARD] is selected for still images. PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for image quality. • When using the "Memory Stick Duo" made by Sony Corporation. z Tips • The image size of still images recordable on a "Memory Stick Duo" (approx.) 1.0M 0.7M VGA (0.3M) 1152 × 864 1152 × 648...) t page 62 (OPTION MENU) t page 73 The default settings are marked with another one. IMAGE SIZE (DCRDVD308/DVD708) B 1.0M ( ) Records still images clearly. Number of DCR-DVD108/DVD608 is not on the recording environment.
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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 compatible with your camcorder. How to individual differences and other conditions. B OFF Data code is not on the screen, touch v/V to ...before recording. FLASH LEVEL (DCRDVD308/DVD708) You can set this function when you use an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. VIEW IMAGES SET (Items to use this function. Set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON] to customize the display) Touch 1, then 2. If...
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 compatible with your camcorder. How to individual differences and other conditions. B OFF Data code is not on the screen, touch v/V to ...before recording. FLASH LEVEL (DCRDVD308/DVD708) You can set this function when you use an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. VIEW IMAGES SET (Items to use this function. Set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON] to customize the display) Touch 1, then 2. If...
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...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 12 images. * You can select the number of thumbnails (6 or 12) with the...displaying still images recorded by another device using an external flash (DCR-DVD308/DVD708). - VIEW IMAGES SET (Continued) CAMERADATA Movie SP Still image DISPLAY You can operate with the zoom lever on your camcorder to a TV. • The indicator toggles through the following...
...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 12 images. * You can select the number of thumbnails (6 or 12) with the...displaying still images recorded by another device using an external flash (DCR-DVD308/DVD708). - VIEW IMAGES SET (Continued) CAMERADATA Movie SP Still image DISPLAY You can operate with the zoom lever on your camcorder to a TV. • The indicator toggles through the following...