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...BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are located on the bottom. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the specified type only. DCRSerial No. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with this product. You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR...rechargeable batteries to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. Read this before operating your camcorder Before...
...BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are located on the bottom. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the specified type only. DCRSerial No. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with this product. You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR...rechargeable batteries to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. Read this before operating your camcorder Before...
Operating Instructions
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...to be serviced. b Note • Using a disc other than above may cause the unsatisfactory recording/playback or you use Your camcorder is subject to the following measures: - Operation is supplied with two kinds of California, USA only Prechlorate Material - Reorient or relocate...Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. If this manual could void your camcorder (Continued) Declaration of the FCC Rules. Connect the equipment into an outlet on use Sony discs or discs with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD308 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc...
...to be serviced. b Note • Using a disc other than above may cause the unsatisfactory recording/playback or you use Your camcorder is subject to the following measures: - Operation is supplied with two kinds of California, USA only Prechlorate Material - Reorient or relocate...Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. If this manual could void your camcorder (Continued) Declaration of the FCC Rules. Connect the equipment into an outlet on use Sony discs or discs with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD308 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc...
Operating Instructions
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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... 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...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 ...
...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... 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...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 ...
Operating Instructions
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.... 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 time* 45 ...50 50 55 110 120 260 285 Continued , 23 You can view the battery information for up to 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 time* 45 ...50 50 55 110 120 260 285 Continued , 23 You can view the battery information for up to OFF...
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...switch to the DC IN jack of your camcorder. On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using an NP-FH30, which you use a fully charged battery pack. Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) DCR-DVD308/DVD708 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP...8226; The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or Battery Info (p. 23) will not be shorter depending on . The battery pack is connected to OFF (CHG) and turn off (DCR-DVD308/DVD708). Bottom: Recording time when recording with your camcorder in low temperatures. • The recording and playback time ...
...switch to the DC IN jack of your camcorder. On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using an NP-FH30, which you use a fully charged battery pack. Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) DCR-DVD308/DVD708 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP...8226; The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or Battery Info (p. 23) will not be shorter depending on . The battery pack is connected to OFF (CHG) and turn off (DCR-DVD308/DVD708). Bottom: Recording time when recording with your camcorder in low temperatures. • The recording and playback time ...
Operating Instructions
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... not press the buttons on the LCD frame when you press DISP BATT/INFO. To turn off the LCD backlight to make the battery last longer (DCR-DVD308/DVD708) Press and hold DISP/ Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move it 180 degrees to the lens side, you want to adjust the ... setting. z Tips • You can view images using the viewfinder to OPEN. After recording, set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE to the 290 degrees camcorder (max.) BATT INFO for a few seconds until appears. This is convenient during playback operations. • On the HOME MENU, touch (SETTINGS) t [SOUND/DISP SET...
... not press the buttons on the LCD frame when you press DISP BATT/INFO. To turn off the LCD backlight to make the battery last longer (DCR-DVD308/DVD708) Press and hold DISP/ Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move it 180 degrees to the lens side, you want to adjust the ... setting. z Tips • You can view images using the viewfinder to OPEN. After recording, set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE to the 290 degrees camcorder (max.) BATT INFO for a few seconds until appears. This is convenient during playback operations. • On the HOME MENU, touch (SETTINGS) t [SOUND/DISP SET...
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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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...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 power again, or use the supplied Remote Commander (DCR-DVD308/DVD708). • Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for a long time. Batteries/Power sources The power abruptly turns...
...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 power again, or use the supplied Remote Commander (DCR-DVD308/DVD708). • Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for a long time. Batteries/Power sources The power abruptly turns...
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...the touch panel ([CALIBRATION]) (p. 105). In this case, it for DCR-DVD308/DVD708) (p. 27). This is not a malfunction. • The battery pack has not been charged enough. This is not a malfunction. • The battery pack has not been charged enough. Menu items are grayed out. ...battery pack with fingerprints, etc. If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer. The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. • Attach the battery pack to remove the disc. • The temperature of your camcorder...
...the touch panel ([CALIBRATION]) (p. 105). In this case, it for DCR-DVD308/DVD708) (p. 27). This is not a malfunction. • The battery pack has not been charged enough. This is not a malfunction. • The battery pack has not been charged enough. Menu items are grayed out. ...battery pack with fingerprints, etc. If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer. The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. • Attach the battery pack to remove the disc. • The temperature of your camcorder...
Operating Instructions
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... main unit only 440 g (15 oz) including the NP-FH40 rechargeable battery pack and disc DCR-DVD308/DVD708 400 g (14 oz) main unit only 450 g (15 oz) including the NP-FH40 rechargeable battery pack and disc Supplied accessories See page 21. Additional Information 109 Input/Output... mV (at the label of pixels 123 200 (560 × 220) General Power requirements 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption DCR-DVD108/DVD608 LCD:2.9W Viewfinder:2.7W DCR-DVD308/DVD708 LCD:3.2W (When the LCD backlight is on) Viewfinder:2.9W Operating temperature 0°C to +40°C...
... main unit only 440 g (15 oz) including the NP-FH40 rechargeable battery pack and disc DCR-DVD308/DVD708 400 g (14 oz) main unit only 450 g (15 oz) including the NP-FH40 rechargeable battery pack and disc Supplied accessories See page 21. Additional Information 109 Input/Output... mV (at the label of pixels 123 200 (560 × 220) General Power requirements 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption DCR-DVD108/DVD608 LCD:2.9W Viewfinder:2.7W DCR-DVD308/DVD708 LCD:3.2W (When the LCD backlight is on) Viewfinder:2.9W Operating temperature 0°C to +40°C...
Operating Instructions
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... buttons on the tab, inset your camcorder (p. 112). • When no commands have been sent from the Remote Commander in fire. • When the lithium battery becomes weak, the operating distance of another battery may explode if mistreated. To change the battery of b / B / v /...to enter. Identifying parts and controls (Continued) Remote Commander (DCR-DVD308/ DVD708) button or an item with b / B / v / V, then press ENTER to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Tab WARNING Battery may present a risk of in a certain period, the orange...
... buttons on the tab, inset your camcorder (p. 112). • When no commands have been sent from the Remote Commander in fire. • When the lithium battery becomes weak, the operating distance of another battery may explode if mistreated. To change the battery of b / B / v /...to enter. Identifying parts and controls (Continued) Remote Commander (DCR-DVD308/ DVD708) button or an item with b / B / v / V, then press ENTER to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Tab WARNING Battery may present a risk of in a certain period, the orange...