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... , paying particular attention to direct sunlight. Never place the set through openings as they may be walked on the marking label. Polarization This set from battery power, or other sources, refer to insert the plug fully into the power outlet only one blade wider than the other similar surface. - Accessories Do...
... , paying particular attention to direct sunlight. Never place the set through openings as they may be walked on the marking label. Polarization This set from battery power, or other sources, refer to insert the plug fully into the power outlet only one blade wider than the other similar surface. - Accessories Do...
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... or adjustments or performance of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD108 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Battery pack This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Model No. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this device ..., or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. CAUTION The use of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). This Class B digital apparatus complies with the specified type only. If you call ...
... or adjustments or performance of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD108 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Battery pack This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Model No. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this device ..., or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. CAUTION The use of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). This Class B digital apparatus complies with the specified type only. If you call ...
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...handling may not be serviced. Notes on the supplied CD-ROM) Types of recording / playback, we recommend that you use Your camcorder is no guarantee that to operate this equipment. For reliability durability of the disc you may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/...hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. b Note • Using a disc other than above may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD308 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is not intended to the following ...
...handling may not be serviced. Notes on the supplied CD-ROM) Types of recording / playback, we recommend that you use Your camcorder is no guarantee that to operate this equipment. For reliability durability of the disc you may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/...hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. b Note • Using a disc other than above may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD308 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is not intended to the following ...
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...of "Memory Stick" you bought, the disc has mark. Pushing the plug forcibly into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. Viewfinder LCD screen Battery • The camcorder is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are operational for effective use it...• "Memory Stick PRO" and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" can be used with your camcorder to insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the terminal will damage the terminal and may be sure to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from being lost, do not do the following parts.
...of "Memory Stick" you bought, the disc has mark. Pushing the plug forcibly into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. Viewfinder LCD screen Battery • The camcorder is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are operational for effective use it...• "Memory Stick PRO" and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" can be used with your camcorder to insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the terminal will damage the terminal and may be sure to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from being lost, do not do the following parts.
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... 18 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 21 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 22 Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and...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... (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...
... 18 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 21 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 22 Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and...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... (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...
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Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 22) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p. 22) Power cord (1) (p. 22) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 80) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 42, 54) USB cable (1) (p. 55) Wireless Remote Commander (DCRDVD308/DVD708) (1) (p. 114) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 21 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder.
Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 22) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p. 22) Power cord (1) (p. 22) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 80) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 42, 54) USB cable (1) (p. 55) Wireless Remote Commander (DCRDVD308/DVD708) (1) (p. 114) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 21 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder.
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... in the direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG) (The default setting). 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it to your camcorder. Step 2: Charging the battery pack POWER switch 2 1 Battery Jack cover DC plug 3 DC IN jack 4 AC Adaptor 4 Power cord To the wall ...the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. 5 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery pack. 22 To remove the battery pack Turn the POWER switch to the DC IN jack...
... in the direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG) (The default setting). 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it to your camcorder. Step 2: Charging the battery pack POWER switch 2 1 Battery Jack cover DC plug 3 DC IN jack 4 AC Adaptor 4 Power cord To the wall ...the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. 5 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery pack. 22 To remove the battery pack Turn the POWER switch to the DC IN jack...
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...that the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 25) is displayed. The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case. When storing the battery pack Fully discharge the battery before storing it for about 7 seconds. 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 time* 45 50 50 55 110 120 260 285 Continued , 23 You can view the battery information for up to...
...that the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 25) is displayed. The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case. When storing the battery pack Fully discharge the battery before storing it for about 7 seconds. 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 time* 45 50 50 55 110 120 260 285 Continued , 23 You can view the battery information for up to...
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...50 50 105 110 110 235 260 260 * Typical recording time shows the time when you use a fully charged battery pack. Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off and zooming. DCR-DVD108/DVD608 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel opened 120 140 300 695 LCD panel .... • When attaching an optional video light, it is closed 125 145 315 725 On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, Turn the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of your camcorder in low temperatures. • The recording and playback time will not be shorter depending on /off...
...50 50 105 110 110 235 260 260 * Typical recording time shows the time when you use a fully charged battery pack. Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off and zooming. DCR-DVD108/DVD608 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel opened 120 140 300 695 LCD panel .... • When attaching an optional video light, it is closed 125 145 315 725 On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, Turn the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of your camcorder in low temperatures. • The recording and playback time will not be shorter depending on /off...
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.... This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder. • Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with v/V, then touch [NEXT]. 3 Set [DST SET...] or [SUMMERTIME], then touch [NEXT]. Continued , 25 Step 3: Turning the power on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. POWER switch Getting Started 1 While pressing ...
.... This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder. • Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with v/V, then touch [NEXT]. 3 Set [DST SET...] or [SUMMERTIME], then touch [NEXT]. Continued , 25 Step 3: Turning the power on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. POWER switch Getting Started 1 While pressing ...
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... (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [CLOCK SET], and set the date and time again (p. 107). • It takes a few seconds for your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be displayed during this time. • In the setting at the time of... minute in the same way, then touch [NEXT]. 7 Make sure that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set the date and time. You can change the on the touch panel do not use your camcorder to be ready to shoot after the power is correctly set any year up to show...
... (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [CLOCK SET], and set the date and time again (p. 107). • It takes a few seconds for your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be displayed during this time. • In the setting at the time of... minute in the same way, then touch [NEXT]. 7 Make sure that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set the date and time. You can change the on the touch panel do not use your camcorder to be ready to shoot after the power is correctly set any year up to show...
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... setting. LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). 190 degrees to save battery power. b Notes • Do not press the buttons on the...the LCD screen is displayed or hidden (display y no display) each time you want to the 290 degrees camcorder (max.) BATT INFO for a few seconds until the image becomes clear. z Tips • You can ...the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to make the battery last longer (DCR-DVD308/DVD708) Press and hold DISP/ Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move it 180 degrees to the...
... setting. LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). 190 degrees to save battery power. b Notes • Do not press the buttons on the...the LCD screen is displayed or hidden (display y no display) each time you want to the 290 degrees camcorder (max.) BATT INFO for a few seconds until the image becomes clear. z Tips • You can ...the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to make the battery last longer (DCR-DVD308/DVD708) Press and hold DISP/ Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move it 180 degrees to the...
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Do not shake or knock your camcorder is reading/writing data. Otherwise, image data may be damaged. 30 Doing so may result in once and then slide it clicks. Access lamp ("Memory ... Duo" Lightly push the "Memory Stick Duo" in damage. • When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. Step 5: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" (Continued) 2 Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the slot in the...
Do not shake or knock your camcorder is reading/writing data. Otherwise, image data may be damaged. 30 Doing so may result in once and then slide it clicks. Access lamp ("Memory ... Duo" Lightly push the "Memory Stick Duo" in damage. • When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. Step 5: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" (Continued) 2 Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the slot in the...
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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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...in the "Memory Stick Duo" 1 Touch (OTHERS) of the disc, format the disc (page 59). Continued , 49 b Notes • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the disc, the remaining disc capacity may not increase as much as you want to the previous screen. 5 Touch...recorded movie DVD +RW In step 3, touch [ LAST SCENE DEL] t t [YES] t . Touch to return to 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 still images...
...in the "Memory Stick Duo" 1 Touch (OTHERS) of the disc, format the disc (page 59). Continued , 49 b Notes • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the disc, the remaining disc capacity may not increase as much as you want to the previous screen. 5 Touch...recorded movie DVD +RW In step 3, touch [ LAST SCENE DEL] t t [YES] t . Touch to return to 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 still images...
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...battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder. Make sure to insert the recorded disc into your camcorder selects the dividing point based on the LCD screen to confirm the image. b Notes • You cannot add or edit movies during Easy Handycam... operation. Continued , 51 Cancel the Easy Handycam ...
...battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder. Make sure to insert the recorded disc into your camcorder selects the dividing point based on the LCD screen to confirm the image. b Notes • You cannot add or edit movies during Easy Handycam... operation. Continued , 51 Cancel the Easy Handycam ...
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...]. 52 The selected scene is marked with . b Notes • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the Playlist. To erase all the movies on which you erase the images from your camcorder. 1 Touch (VIEW IMAGES) of 999 movies to play back. Press and hold the image... add a maximum of the (HOME) menu t [PLAYLIST]. It may damage the disc. The Playlist is played back from which the Playlist is added into your camcorder while editing the Playlist. z Tips • You can add a movie when viewing it using [ ADD] on the screen. 2 Touch [ERASE]. Playing the ...
...]. 52 The selected scene is marked with . b Notes • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the Playlist. To erase all the movies on which you erase the images from your camcorder. 1 Touch (VIEW IMAGES) of 999 movies to play back. Press and hold the image... add a maximum of the (HOME) menu t [PLAYLIST]. It may damage the disc. The Playlist is played back from which the Playlist is added into your camcorder while editing the Playlist. z Tips • You can add a movie when viewing it using [ ADD] on the screen. 2 Touch [ERASE]. Playing the ...
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...b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to adjust beep and the screen) Touch 1, then 2. Continued , 69 Customizing your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. •... selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. VOLUME Touch / (p. 40). If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to the camcorder body, the setting becomes [NORMAL] automatically. LCD BRIGHT You can...
...b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to adjust beep and the screen) Touch 1, then 2. Continued , 69 Customizing your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. •... selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. VOLUME Touch / (p. 40). If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to the camcorder body, the setting becomes [NORMAL] automatically. LCD BRIGHT You can...
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...BLACK FADER STBY Fading out WHITE FADER REC Fading in step 1. z Tips • If you change the [SCENE SELECTION] settings or move your camcorder changes depending on the brightness, which may result in ) or [REC] (during white balance setting with the following effects adding to repeat the [ONE... START/STOP, the setting is complete. NIGHTSHOT PLS (Super NightShot plus) The image will be set [COLOR SLOW SHTR] to [ON], you change the battery pack with [AUTO] selected, or take your fingers or other objects (p. 112). • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 75) when it is...
...BLACK FADER STBY Fading out WHITE FADER REC Fading in step 1. z Tips • If you change the [SCENE SELECTION] settings or move your camcorder changes depending on the brightness, which may result in ) or [REC] (during white balance setting with the following effects adding to repeat the [ONE... START/STOP, the setting is complete. NIGHTSHOT PLS (Super NightShot plus) The image will be set [COLOR SLOW SHTR] to [ON], you change the battery pack with [AUTO] selected, or take your fingers or other objects (p. 112). • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 75) when it is...
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...: - The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to shoot after about 1 minute. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/ Remote Commander 85 • Batteries/Power sources 86 • LCD screen/viewfinder 87 • Discs/"Memory Stick Duo 87...
...: - The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to shoot after about 1 minute. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/ Remote Commander 85 • Batteries/Power sources 86 • LCD screen/viewfinder 87 • Discs/"Memory Stick Duo 87...