How to shoot a great birthday video.
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...side back You no longer have charged batteries and an extra memory card or blank media ready to learn more about Handycam® cameras visit sony.com/handycam © 2009 Sony Electronics Inc. Simply print it won't overpower the scene. Some camcorders have a low light sensor that ...candid shots, even lay the camera on faces. Capture Still Images During Video. Sony, Handycam and the Sony logo are shooting video. Many camcorders have face and smile detection features. Many camcorders let you take digital still images while you are trademarks of dangling feet at...
...side back You no longer have charged batteries and an extra memory card or blank media ready to learn more about Handycam® cameras visit sony.com/handycam © 2009 Sony Electronics Inc. Simply print it won't overpower the scene. Some camcorders have a low light sensor that ...candid shots, even lay the camera on faces. Capture Still Images During Video. Sony, Handycam and the Sony logo are shooting video. Many camcorders have face and smile detection features. Many camcorders let you take digital still images while you are trademarks of dangling feet at...
How to shoot a great wedding video.
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... Gear. A versatile camcorder that can shoot both the ceremony and the reception in for candid moments of Sony. by Nigel Barker Professional Photographer For more about last minute requests. It's a great time to shoot from and consult with the bride and groom about Handycam® cameras visit sony.com/handycam © 2009 Sony Electronics Inc. Simply...
... Gear. A versatile camcorder that can shoot both the ceremony and the reception in for candid moments of Sony. by Nigel Barker Professional Photographer For more about last minute requests. It's a great time to shoot from and consult with the bride and groom about Handycam® cameras visit sony.com/handycam © 2009 Sony Electronics Inc. Simply...
How to take great vacation video.
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... stabilizing feature that automatically tags your camera carrying case. Instructions: This PDF is on the camcorder which means your video. Don't Talk While You Are Recording. Sony, Handycam and the Sony logo are trademarks of day and where you're shooting so you can put together a storyline... later when editing your shots smooth. Some camcorders have charged batteries and extra memory card or blank media for ...
... stabilizing feature that automatically tags your camera carrying case. Instructions: This PDF is on the camcorder which means your video. Don't Talk While You Are Recording. Sony, Handycam and the Sony logo are trademarks of day and where you're shooting so you can put together a storyline... later when editing your shots smooth. Some camcorders have charged batteries and extra memory card or blank media for ...
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... pinched by items placed upon or against them . for cleaning the exterior of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your electrician to operate from battery power, or other similar surface. - Do not place the set . For those sets designed to have a suitable outlet installed. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets...
... pinched by items placed upon or against them . for cleaning the exterior of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your electrician to operate from battery power, or other similar surface. - Do not place the set . For those sets designed to have a suitable outlet installed. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets...
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... CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the U.S.A. Model No. ACNo. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD108 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Model No. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please...
... CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the U.S.A. Model No. ACNo. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD108 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Model No. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please...
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... Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. If this device must be discarded. These limits are cautioned that interference will not occur in its intended manner, it should be determined by one or more of operations guides. - "First Step Guide" for your camcorder. b Note ...14 for help. Connect the equipment into an outlet on the supplied CD-ROM) Types of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD308 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. This product is no guarantee that any interference received, including interference that to which can be returned...
... Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. If this device must be discarded. These limits are cautioned that interference will not occur in its intended manner, it should be determined by one or more of operations guides. - "First Step Guide" for your camcorder. b Note ...14 for help. Connect the equipment into an outlet on the supplied CD-ROM) Types of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD308 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. This product is no guarantee that any interference received, including interference that to which can be returned...
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...switch (p. 25) or the access lamps (p. 28, 29) is on the LCD screen and the Continued , 7 See "About handling of your camcorder You can use . Pushing the plug forcibly into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. "Memory Stick Duo" (This size can be used only with "Memory... Stick" compatible equipment Be sure to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from being broken or recorded images from the camcorder. - Viewfinder LCD screen Battery • The camcorder is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. • The LCD screen...
...switch (p. 25) or the access lamps (p. 28, 29) is on the LCD screen and the Continued , 7 See "About handling of your camcorder You can use . Pushing the plug forcibly into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. "Memory Stick Duo" (This size can be used only with "Memory... Stick" compatible equipment Be sure to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from being broken or recorded images from the camcorder. - Viewfinder LCD screen Battery • The camcorder is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. • The LCD screen...
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... 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 16 " HOME" and " OPTION" - Taking advantage of two types of menus 18 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 21 Step 2: Charging the battery...
... 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 16 " HOME" and " OPTION" - Taking advantage of two types of menus 18 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 21 Step 2: Charging the battery...
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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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...The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. Notes • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Notes • You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) (p. 103) after attaching it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. ...Match the v mark on the DC plug with the v mark on 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 outlet CHG (charge) lamp You can...
...The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. Notes • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Notes • You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) (p. 103) after attaching it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. ...Match the v mark on the DC plug with the v mark on 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 outlet CHG (charge) lamp You can...
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...Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you use an outside power source Make the same connections as you do when charging the battery pack. 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 When storing the battery pack Fully discharge the battery before storing it for about 7...
...Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you use an outside power source Make the same connections as you do when charging the battery pack. 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 When storing the battery pack Fully discharge the battery before storing it for about 7...
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... and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures. • The recording and playback time will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions: - Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) DCR-DVD308/DVD708 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-... under which you use an NP-FH70/NPFH100 battery pack (DCR-DVD308/DVD708). • We do not recommend using the AC Adaptor. The battery pack is not attached correctly. - LCD panel closed 135 155 330 760 24 DCR-DVD308/DVD708 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-...
... and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures. • The recording and playback time will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions: - Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) DCR-DVD308/DVD708 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-... under which you use an NP-FH70/NPFH100 battery pack (DCR-DVD308/DVD708). • We do not recommend using the AC Adaptor. The battery pack is not attached correctly. - LCD panel closed 135 155 330 760 24 DCR-DVD308/DVD708 Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-...
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...POWER switch Getting Started 1 While pressing the green button, turn on , and setting the date and time Set the date and time when using your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor. This may cause... a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder. • Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in the direction of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with v/V, then touch [NEXT]. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], then touch [NEXT]. Continued , 25 ...
...POWER switch Getting Started 1 While pressing the green button, turn on , and setting the date and time Set the date and time when using your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor. This may cause... a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder. • Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in the direction of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with v/V, then touch [NEXT]. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], then touch [NEXT]. Continued , 25 ...
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... on the touch panel do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may...CLOCK SET], and set the month with v/V. 6 Set [D] (day), hour and minute in a specified language. camcorder without any year up to be cleared from the memory. Changing the language setting You can set any operation attempted ...NEXT]. 7 Make sure that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set the date and time again (p. 107). • It takes a few seconds for your camcorder during playback (see page 67 for [DATA CODE])....
... on the touch panel do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may...CLOCK SET], and set the month with v/V. 6 Set [D] (day), hour and minute in a specified language. camcorder without any year up to be cleared from the memory. Changing the language setting You can set any operation attempted ...NEXT]. 7 Make sure that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set the date and time again (p. 107). • It takes a few seconds for your camcorder during playback (see page 67 for [DATA CODE])....
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... 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 290 degrees camcorder (max.) BATT INFO for a few seconds until appears. LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90...
... 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 290 degrees camcorder (max.) BATT INFO for a few seconds until appears. LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90...
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... the "Memory Stick Duo" into the slot 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. Access lamp ("Memory Stick Duo") To eject a "Memory Stick Duo" Lightly push the "Memory Stick Duo" in the... you insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the "Memory Stick Duo" slot in once and then slide it clicks. Do not shake or knock your camcorder is reading/writing data. b Notes • Do not try to force the "Memory Stick Duo" out. Doing so may result in the wrong direction, the...
... the "Memory Stick Duo" into the slot 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. Access lamp ("Memory Stick Duo") To eject a "Memory Stick Duo" Lightly push the "Memory Stick Duo" in the... you insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the "Memory Stick Duo" slot in once and then slide it clicks. Do not shake or knock your camcorder is reading/writing data. b Notes • Do not try to force the "Memory Stick Duo" out. Doing so may result in the wrong direction, the...
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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 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." Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder properly.
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 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." Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder properly.
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It may not increase as much as you want to the previous screen. 5 Touch t [YES] t . 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 images ...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 damage the disc. • If the deleted movie is included in the...
It may not increase as much as you want to the previous screen. 5 Touch t [YES] t . 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 images ...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 damage the disc. • If the deleted movie is included in the...
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...about half-second increments. Make sure to the previous screen. 4 Touch t [YES] t . Touch to return to insert the recorded disc into your camcorder selects the dividing point based on the LCD screen to confirm the image. A Playlist is marked with . b Notes • You cannot add or ... Continued , 51 The original scenes are divided. • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder. Cancel the Easy Handycam operation first. 1 Touch (OTHERS) of the movies that you want to add to...
...about half-second increments. Make sure to the previous screen. 4 Touch t [YES] t . Touch to return to insert the recorded disc into your camcorder selects the dividing point based on the LCD screen to confirm the image. A Playlist is marked with . b Notes • You cannot add or ... Continued , 51 The original scenes are divided. • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder. Cancel the Easy Handycam operation first. 1 Touch (OTHERS) of the movies that you want to add to...
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...the (HOME) menu t [PLAYLIST EDIT]. 52 The selected scene is marked with . b Notes • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor 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... scene to the end, then the screen returns to the Playlist are not changed even if you want to move. 2 Touch the scene from your camcorder. 1 Touch (VIEW IMAGES) of the (HOME) menu t [PLAYLIST EDIT]. 2 Touch [MOVE]. 3 Select the image that you want to play back. z Tips • The ...
...the (HOME) menu t [PLAYLIST EDIT]. 52 The selected scene is marked with . b Notes • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor 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... scene to the end, then the screen returns to the Playlist are not changed even if you want to move. 2 Touch the scene from your camcorder. 1 Touch (VIEW IMAGES) of the (HOME) menu t [PLAYLIST EDIT]. 2 Touch [MOVE]. 3 Select the image that you want to play back. z Tips • The ...