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...and found to comply with the limits for your camcorder. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - special handling may cause undesired operation. Notes on the supplied CD-ROM) Types of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD308 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. See page 14 for help. Address... two kinds of FCC Rules. Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued) Declaration of the disc you can use in your camcorder You can use the following discs only. - 8cm DVD-RW - 8cm DVD+RW - 8cm DVD-R - 8cm DVD+R DL Use the discs with marks listed below. These limits...
...and found to comply with the limits for your camcorder. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - special handling may cause undesired operation. Notes on the supplied CD-ROM) Types of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD308 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. See page 14 for help. Address... two kinds of FCC Rules. Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued) Declaration of the disc you can use in your camcorder You can use the following discs only. - 8cm DVD-RW - 8cm DVD+RW - 8cm DVD-R - 8cm DVD+R DL Use the discs with marks listed below. These limits...
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...Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are based on the model DCR-DVD308. • Disc in this manual are recorded without notice. • The illustration used for long periods of... the viewfinder images and indicators shown in this Operating Guide refers to 8cm DVD discs. To view your camcorder if necessary (p. 26). Unauthorized recording of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the... used . Take images of the sun only in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images.
...Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are based on the model DCR-DVD308. • Disc in this manual are recorded without notice. • The illustration used for long periods of... the viewfinder images and indicators shown in this Operating Guide refers to 8cm DVD discs. To view your camcorder if necessary (p. 26). Unauthorized recording of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the... used . Take images of the sun only in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images.
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...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.../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 devices or DVD drives (...
...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.../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 devices or DVD drives (...
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...captured on disc last for a long time. The disc does not wear out no matter how many times you have to do with your camcorder Your camcorder records image data on the disc so there is no risk that shows the same 16:9 angle of view as a wide TV. Records widescreen...b Notes • Still images can be directly recorded onto the disc. b Notes • Some models may not support wide screen and 5.1 ch surround recording. * DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is more convenient than video tape and far more versatile. Taking beautiful shots easily No rewinding to view. Since no rewinding is...
...captured on disc last for a long time. The disc does not wear out no matter how many times you have to do with your camcorder Your camcorder records image data on the disc so there is no risk that shows the same 16:9 angle of view as a wide TV. Records widescreen...b Notes • Still images can be directly recorded onto the disc. b Notes • Some models may not support wide screen and 5.1 ch surround recording. * DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is more convenient than video tape and far more versatile. Taking beautiful shots easily No rewinding to view. Since no rewinding is...
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...copy (p.80) Picture Motion Browser, the software supplied with your camcorder allows you want to view. Computers with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) provide even faster image transfer. When finalizing the disc, you can create DVD menus to enable quick access to scenes you to edit movies ... transferred to play back recorded and finalized** discs on a home DVD device, DVD recorder or DVD drive of devices Playback on a DVD device or DVD drive (p.44) You can play back recorded DVD on other DVD devices (p.44). 13 Enjoying with your camcorder A recorded disc can be played back on a variety of a...
...copy (p.80) Picture Motion Browser, the software supplied with your camcorder allows you want to view. Computers with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) provide even faster image transfer. When finalizing the disc, you can create DVD menus to enable quick access to scenes you to edit movies ... transferred to play back recorded and finalized** discs on a home DVD device, DVD recorder or DVD drive of devices Playback on a DVD device or DVD drive (p.44) You can play back recorded DVD on other DVD devices (p.44). 13 Enjoying with your camcorder A recorded disc can be played back on a variety of a...
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...is indicated as and VR mode as 9M and 6M in DVD devices that support VR mode. It does not support 12cm discs. M stands for DVD-RW When you use a double-sided disc, you can be erased. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically ...adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. In VIDEO mode, only the most DVD devices, especially after finalizing. A recording format that enables editing with 8cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R and DVD+R DL. VIDEO mode and ...
...is indicated as and VR mode as 9M and 6M in DVD devices that support VR mode. It does not support 12cm discs. M stands for DVD-RW When you use a double-sided disc, you can be erased. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically ...adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. In VIDEO mode, only the most DVD devices, especially after finalizing. A recording format that enables editing with 8cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R and DVD+R DL. VIDEO mode and ...
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... - - - z z z Making longer recordings on other devices (44) z *1z*1 *1-*3 z z Creating the DVD menu when you finalize the disc z (47) - Finalizing required to play on a side of your camcorder (48) - A DVD+RW that is required to play the disc in this manual Both 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 movie can... be recorded on your DVD device to see whether it with your camcorder (p.28). *3 Finalizing is not finalized may cause the computer to the instruction manual of a disc - - - - ...
... - - - z z z Making longer recordings on other devices (44) z *1z*1 *1-*3 z z Creating the DVD menu when you finalize the disc z (47) - Finalizing required to play on a side of your camcorder (48) - A DVD+RW that is required to play the disc in this manual Both 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 movie can... be recorded on your DVD device to see whether it with your camcorder (p.28). *3 Finalizing is not finalized may cause the computer to the instruction manual of a disc - - - - ...
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... first. Recordings cannot be played back without unfinalizing. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD-RW VR mode. Finalize Finalize Finalize Like commercially sold DVD, this disc can be added even if there is free space left. Unfinalizing allows you need to...The disc can be played back in a device compatible with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on disc type. Enjoying with any DVD device is not guaranteed. Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with your camcorder 4Viewing on another DVD device (See pages 44, 57.) To view a disc recorded ...
... first. Recordings cannot be played back without unfinalizing. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD-RW VR mode. Finalize Finalize Finalize Like commercially sold DVD, this disc can be added even if there is free space left. Unfinalizing allows you need to...The disc can be played back in a device compatible with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on disc type. Enjoying with any DVD device is not guaranteed. Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with your camcorder 4Viewing on another DVD device (See pages 44, 57.) To view a disc recorded ...
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... press the center of the disc until it clicks. 28 5 Touch the option that the power of your camcorder is required for the camcorder to step 5. x DVD-RW/DVD+RW A screen appears to steps after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from the disc beforehand, using a single-sided disc. 4 Close ... lamp opens slightly, open (Disc) it , proceed to recognize the disc. It may take some time for recording (p. 14). x DVD-R/DVD+R DL You can start recording immediately after step 5. x DVD-RW Select the recording format, [VIDEO] or [VR] (p. 14), then touch . Step 5: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick...
... press the center of the disc until it clicks. 28 5 Touch the option that the power of your camcorder is required for the camcorder to step 5. x DVD-RW/DVD+RW A screen appears to steps after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from the disc beforehand, using a single-sided disc. 4 Close ... lamp opens slightly, open (Disc) it , proceed to recognize the disc. It may take some time for recording (p. 14). x DVD-R/DVD+R DL You can start recording immediately after step 5. x DVD-RW Select the recording format, [VIDEO] or [VR] (p. 14), then touch . Step 5: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick...
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... or recorded materials. • It may take care not to VIDEO mode. When the formatting is completed, you use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is set incorrectly, it may cause your camcorder to record new images, see page 66. 1 Open the LCD panel. b Notes • Be careful not to open...
... or recorded materials. • It may take care not to VIDEO mode. When the formatting is completed, you use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is set incorrectly, it may cause your camcorder to record new images, see page 66. 1 Open the LCD panel. b Notes • Be careful not to open...
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... disc on other devices (Finalize) To view movies stored on a disc on the disc during Easy Handycam operation are attempted. To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY B again. b Notes • For DVD-R, DVD+R DL, you cannot reuse the disc or record additional movies onto the disc once you finalize the ...disc even if the disc has free space. • During Easy Handycam operation, the DVD menu is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 67). For more details, see page 44. Slide show button (page 41) Previous/Next Recording/...
... disc on other devices (Finalize) To view movies stored on a disc on the disc during Easy Handycam operation are attempted. To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY B again. b Notes • For DVD-R, DVD+R DL, you cannot reuse the disc or record additional movies onto the disc once you finalize the ...disc even if the disc has free space. • During Easy Handycam operation, the DVD menu is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 67). For more details, see page 44. Slide show button (page 41) Previous/Next Recording/...
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... E) Touch (VIEW IMAGES) t [VISUAL INDEX] To adjust the movie volume Touch (OPTION) t tab t [VOLUME], then adjust it approximately 10 times* faster. * Approximately 8 times faster using a DVD+RW 40 z Tips • Touch / movie slowly. Start playing back Movies Touch tab and the movie to be played back. Return (to the VISUAL INDEX...
... E) Touch (VIEW IMAGES) t [VISUAL INDEX] To adjust the movie volume Touch (OPTION) t tab t [VOLUME], then adjust it approximately 10 times* faster. * Approximately 8 times faster using a DVD+RW 40 z Tips • Touch / movie slowly. Start playing back Movies Touch tab and the movie to be played back. Return (to the VISUAL INDEX...
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... HQ mode, 8 min in SP mode, or 15 min in a DVD device for the first time (p.46) Playback on other DVD device Finalize In case 1, 2 or 3. DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+R DL require finalizing. Make desired settings for DVD-RW (VR mode). Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices ...or DVD drives (Finalizing) Finalizing makes the recorded disc compatible ...
... HQ mode, 8 min in SP mode, or 15 min in a DVD device for the first time (p.46) Playback on other DVD device Finalize In case 1, 2 or 3. DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+R DL require finalizing. Make desired settings for DVD-RW (VR mode). Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices ...or DVD drives (Finalizing) Finalizing makes the recorded disc compatible ...
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b Notes • Even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you wish to add a recording. To play back a disc in a DVD device after finalizing the disc during Easy Handycam operation. When the DVD menu has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you to confirm that you cannot...movies onto the disc after adding a recording (p.46) Playback on other DVD device Finalize Only in case 1 Make desired settings for the DVD menu. Continued , 45 Recordings can be added. To do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 33). Make a new recording Unfinalize the disc. Recording/Playback...
b Notes • Even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you wish to add a recording. To play back a disc in a DVD device after finalizing the disc during Easy Handycam operation. When the DVD menu has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you to confirm that you cannot...movies onto the disc after adding a recording (p.46) Playback on other DVD device Finalize Only in case 1 Make desired settings for the DVD menu. Continued , 45 Recordings can be added. To do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 33). Make a new recording Unfinalize the disc. Recording/Playback...
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...] t [YES]. Remove the disc from your camcorder is set to create a DVD menu and finalize the disc, the DVD menu appears for finalizing. • Use the AC Adaptor as shown below: DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) DVD-RW (VR mode) DVD+RW DVD-R DVD+R DL 46 Making the disc compatible with playback ...finalize a disc. Finalizing starts. 6 When [Completed.] appears, touch . To select a DVD menu style, touch (OPTION) t [DVD MENU] (p. 47). Finalizing restarts when you connect the AC Adaptor and turn on your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during finalizing. • When you finalize a ...
...] t [YES]. Remove the disc from your camcorder is set to create a DVD menu and finalize the disc, the DVD menu appears for finalizing. • Use the AC Adaptor as shown below: DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) DVD-RW (VR mode) DVD+RW DVD-R DVD+R DL 46 Making the disc compatible with playback ...finalize a disc. Finalizing starts. 6 When [Completed.] appears, touch . To select a DVD menu style, touch (OPTION) t [DVD MENU] (p. 47). Finalizing restarts when you connect the AC Adaptor and turn on your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during finalizing. • When you finalize a ...
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b Notes • The DVD menu style is fixed to [STYLE1] during the Easy Handycam operation. 47 Select [NO MENU] if you do not create a DVD menu. 3 Touch . Recording/Playback To select a DVD menu style DVD +RW 1 In step 4, touch (OPTION) t [DVD MENU]. 2 Select the desired style from 4 types of pattern with [T]/[t].
b Notes • The DVD menu style is fixed to [STYLE1] during the Easy Handycam operation. 47 Select [NO MENU] if you do not create a DVD menu. 3 Touch . Recording/Playback To select a DVD menu style DVD +RW 1 In step 4, touch (OPTION) t [DVD MENU]. 2 Select the desired style from 4 types of pattern with [T]/[t].
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... a computer (p. 80). Insert a recorded disc or "Memory Stick Duo" into your camcorder. b Notes • You cannot retrieve the deleted images. • You cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation. Deleting the movies on the disc 1 Touch (OTHERS) of the (HOME) menu t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 ... DVD. (OTHERS) category Item list DELETE You can edit the images on a connected PictBridge printer (p. 55). COMPUTER You can print still images on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 50). Deleting images You can delete images on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" using your camcorder....
... a computer (p. 80). Insert a recorded disc or "Memory Stick Duo" into your camcorder. b Notes • You cannot retrieve the deleted images. • You cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation. Deleting the movies on the disc 1 Touch (OTHERS) of the (HOME) menu t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 ... DVD. (OTHERS) category Item list DELETE You can edit the images on a connected PictBridge printer (p. 55). COMPUTER You can print still images on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 50). Deleting images You can delete images on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" using your camcorder....
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...in the disc and restore the original capacity of the (HOME) menu t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. z Tips • The images recorded by this camcorder and stored onto a disc are called "original." 3 Touch [ DELETE]. 4 Touch the still image that you can make additional recording. • To delete all...). Editing In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t . "Memory Stick Duo" is write-protected. To delete the most recently recorded movie DVD +RW In step 3, touch [ LAST SCENE DEL] t t [YES] t . Press and hold the still image on the LCD screen to the previous screen. 5 Touch t...
...in the disc and restore the original capacity of the (HOME) menu t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. z Tips • The images recorded by this camcorder and stored onto a disc are called "original." 3 Touch [ DELETE]. 4 Touch the still image that you can make additional recording. • To delete all...). Editing In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t . "Memory Stick Duo" is write-protected. To delete the most recently recorded movie DVD +RW In step 3, touch [ LAST SCENE DEL] t t [YES] t . Press and hold the still image on the LCD screen to the previous screen. 5 Touch t...
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...channel) or the white (left channel) plug to be produced than with the devices to the audio input jack on the device. 54 Connect your camcorder to other device. Connect the white and red plug (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the A/V connecting cable ...connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher quality images can dub images played back on your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the following ways. Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders You can be connected. Device without S VIDEO jack IN Device with S VIDEO jack IN ...
...channel) or the white (left channel) plug to be produced than with the devices to the audio input jack on the device. 54 Connect your camcorder to other device. Connect the white and red plug (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the A/V connecting cable ...connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher quality images can dub images played back on your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the following ways. Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders You can be connected. Device without S VIDEO jack IN Device with S VIDEO jack IN ...
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... PictBridge compatible. b Notes • We can print out still images using the USB cable (p. 113). [USB SELECT] appears on your camcorder to the AC Adaptor to the recording device (VCR or DVD/ HDD recorder) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) 1 or an A/V connecting cable with your recording device for details. 6 When dubbing is...
... PictBridge compatible. b Notes • We can print out still images using the USB cable (p. 113). [USB SELECT] appears on your camcorder to the AC Adaptor to the recording device (VCR or DVD/ HDD recorder) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) 1 or an A/V connecting cable with your recording device for details. 6 When dubbing is...