How to shoot a great birthday video.
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... around two cameras, so be creative. Many camcorders let you take digital still images while you are trademarks of Sony. Always have to shoot a great birthday video. Simply print it won't overpower the scene. Use your very own handy reference guide. Reproduction in whole or in part without written... table. Shoot through a balloon, hide and take place. Plan your camera carrying case. Use Available Light. All rights reserved. Many camcorders have face and smile detection features. Sony, Handycam and the Sony logo are shooting video. Capture Fun Angles.
... around two cameras, so be creative. Many camcorders let you take digital still images while you are trademarks of Sony. Always have to shoot a great birthday video. Simply print it won't overpower the scene. Use your very own handy reference guide. Reproduction in whole or in part without written... table. Shoot through a balloon, hide and take place. Plan your camera carrying case. Use Available Light. All rights reserved. Many camcorders have face and smile detection features. Sony, Handycam and the Sony logo are shooting video. Capture Fun Angles.
How to shoot a great wedding video.
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... detail shots of flowers, special touches and zoom in your camera carrying case. How to go. It's a great time to create your camcorder doesn't feature a low-light sensor, play around outline Step 2: Fold top half back Step 3: Fold left side back Choose The Right Gear... and consult with the bride and groom about Handycam® cameras visit sony.com/handycam © 2009 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. If your very own handy reference guide. Sony, Handycam and the Sony logo are dramatic, low-light scenarios. A versatile camcorder that can shoot both the ceremony and the ...
... detail shots of flowers, special touches and zoom in your camera carrying case. How to go. It's a great time to create your camcorder doesn't feature a low-light sensor, play around outline Step 2: Fold top half back Step 3: Fold left side back Choose The Right Gear... and consult with the bride and groom about Handycam® cameras visit sony.com/handycam © 2009 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. If your very own handy reference guide. Sony, Handycam and the Sony logo are dramatic, low-light scenarios. A versatile camcorder that can shoot both the ceremony and the ...
How to take great vacation video.
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...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 video. Simply print it out, then trim and fold along the lines to go. Play with your camcorder's settings before your very own handy reference guide. Some camcorders...a conversation detracts from your video. Write down the date, time of Sony. How to learn more about Handycam® cameras visit sony.com/handycam © 2009 Sony Electronics Inc. Some camcorders feature a built-in low light. by Nigel Barker Professional Photographer For ...
...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 video. Simply print it out, then trim and fold along the lines to go. Play with your camcorder's settings before your very own handy reference guide. Some camcorders...a conversation detracts from your video. Write down the date, time of Sony. How to learn more about Handycam® cameras visit sony.com/handycam © 2009 Sony Electronics Inc. Some camcorders feature a built-in low light. by Nigel Barker Professional Photographer For ...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 111 Reference Spanish Quick Guide/ 122 Guía rápida en español © 2007 Sony Corporation http://www.sony...
... 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 111 Reference Spanish Quick Guide/ 122 Guía rápida en español © 2007 Sony Corporation http://www.sony...
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.... special handling may cause harmful interference to comply with the limits for your camcorder (Continued) Declaration of operations guides. - See page 14 for a Class B digital device, pursuant to comply with two kinds of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD308 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Note This equipment has been tested and found to Part...
.... special handling may cause harmful interference to comply with the limits for your camcorder (Continued) Declaration of operations guides. - See page 14 for a Class B digital device, pursuant to comply with two kinds of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD308 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Note This equipment has been tested and found to Part...
Operating Instructions
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...in each local language are used in this manual are based on the model DCR-DVD308. • Disc in this Operating Guide refers to 8cm DVD discs. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. Doing so might cause your camcorder if necessary (p. 26). Unauthorized recording of time may look different from a ...change without any way. The following marks are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About this manual • The LCD screens and the viewfinder images and indicators shown in this ...
...in each local language are used in this manual are based on the model DCR-DVD308. • Disc in this Operating Guide refers to 8cm DVD discs. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. Doing so might cause your camcorder if necessary (p. 26). Unauthorized recording of time may look different from a ...change without any way. The following marks are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About this manual • The LCD screens and the viewfinder images and indicators shown in this ...
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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... GUIDE 58 Deleting all scenes on the disc (Formatting 59...
...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... GUIDE 58 Deleting all scenes on the disc (Formatting 59...
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... a Computer What you can do with Windows computer 80 Installing the "First Step Guide" and software 81 Viewing "First Step Guide" ......... 83 Using a Macintosh computer ..... 84 10 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 85 Warning indicators and messages 94 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad .... 98 Maintenance and precautions .. 100 Specifications 108 Quick Reference Identifying parts and...
... a Computer What you can do with Windows computer 80 Installing the "First Step Guide" and software 81 Viewing "First Step Guide" ......... 83 Using a Macintosh computer ..... 84 10 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 85 Warning indicators and messages 94 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad .... 98 Maintenance and precautions .. 100 Specifications 108 Quick Reference Identifying parts and...
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... connect it to delete or edit images on your needs. Yes No Do you can do with your camcorder depends on the type of disc (p.15). 3Viewing on the next page 16 Using your camcorder 1Preparing (See page 21 to delete images and reuse the disc? Do you want to 30.) Select... the disc that best suits your camcorder (p.28). Continued on your camcorder (See pages 32 and 39) You can select the disc from [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p.58). 2Recording, playback, editing (See pages 34, 39, and 48.) What you want to a TV for...
... connect it to delete or edit images on your needs. Yes No Do you can do with your camcorder depends on the type of disc (p.15). 3Viewing on the next page 16 Using your camcorder 1Preparing (See page 21 to delete images and reuse the disc? Do you want to 30.) Select... the disc that best suits your camcorder (p.28). Continued on your camcorder (See pages 32 and 39) You can select the disc from [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p.58). 2Recording, playback, editing (See pages 34, 39, and 48.) What you want to a TV for...
Operating Instructions
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the starting point for operations with your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 19) Category B Categories and items of menus " HOME MENU" - " HOME" and " OPTION" - Taking advantage of two types of the ... 55 COMPUTER 80 (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) category Items Page FINALIZE* 44 DISC SELECT GUIDE 58 FORMAT* 59 FORMAT* 60 UNFINALIZE 60 DISC INFO 57 (SETTINGS) category To customize your camcorder (p. 62). * You can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 31). For items available in the (SETTINGS) category, see page 63. 18...
the starting point for operations with your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 19) Category B Categories and items of menus " HOME MENU" - " HOME" and " OPTION" - Taking advantage of two types of the ... 55 COMPUTER 80 (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) category Items Page FINALIZE* 44 DISC SELECT GUIDE 58 FORMAT* 59 FORMAT* 60 UNFINALIZE 60 DISC INFO 57 (SETTINGS) category To customize your camcorder (p. 62). * You can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 31). For items available in the (SETTINGS) category, see page 63. 18...
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The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. 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 Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied.
The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. 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 Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied.
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... the disc by following the guidance on the LCD screen. Disc cover OPEN switch Pickup lens Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder is on. 2 Turn the disc cover OPEN switch in the direction of the disc until it , proceed to step 5. If you on the ...VR] (p. 14), then touch . x DVD-R/DVD+R DL You can start recording immediately after step 5. Using [DISC SELECT GUIDE] lets you will use it clicks. 28 5 Touch the option that the power of your camcorder, then press the center of the arrow (OPEN B). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on the screen. Step 5: Inserting a ...
... the disc by following the guidance on the LCD screen. Disc cover OPEN switch Pickup lens Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder is on. 2 Turn the disc cover OPEN switch in the direction of the disc until it , proceed to step 5. If you on the ...VR] (p. 14), then touch . x DVD-R/DVD+R DL You can start recording immediately after step 5. Using [DISC SELECT GUIDE] lets you will use it clicks. 28 5 Touch the option that the power of your camcorder, then press the center of the arrow (OPEN B). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on the screen. Step 5: Inserting a ...
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...the formatting is completed, you close the disc cover. • If you use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is set incorrectly, it may cause your camcorder is turned off. b Notes • Be careful not to open or close the disc cover with the recording ...8226; When you catch the belt when closing the disc cover. When using [DISC SELECT GUIDE] on the disc condition or recorded materials. • It may cause your camcorder to your camcorder even when your camcorder to malfunction. • Do not disconnect the power sources during formatting. • Do not...
...the formatting is completed, you close the disc cover. • If you use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is set incorrectly, it may cause your camcorder is turned off. b Notes • Be careful not to open or close the disc cover with the recording ...8226; When you catch the belt when closing the disc cover. When using [DISC SELECT GUIDE] on the disc condition or recorded materials. • It may cause your camcorder to your camcorder even when your camcorder to malfunction. • Do not disconnect the power sources during formatting. • Do not...
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... 59). However, we do not require finalization to be disabled on other DVD devices. Insert the finalized disc into the DVD drive on your camcorder on all devices. Otherwise, it (p. 60). DISC INFO You can enable discs to the instruction manual of the computer can play an 8... that the disc can be placed horizontally. • Some discs cannot be played on other devices Playing a disc on the computer. DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you use a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" for various purposes. (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) category Item list FINALIZE You can display the...
... 59). However, we do not require finalization to be disabled on other DVD devices. Insert the finalized disc into the DVD drive on your camcorder on all devices. Otherwise, it (p. 60). DISC INFO You can enable discs to the instruction manual of the computer can play an 8... that the disc can be placed horizontally. • Some discs cannot be played on other devices Playing a disc on the computer. DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you use a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" for various purposes. (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) category Item list FINALIZE You can display the...
Operating Instructions
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... will be informed of the appropriate disc for your selected settings. 58 z Tips • For details on operations and procedures, see the "First Step Guide" on a disc cannot be copied directly onto a computer to be informed of the disc The date when the disc was first used is recorded (the...folder - The volume label of the right disc for you on discs are stored in [DISC SELECT GUIDE], you can format it with your purposes. 1 Touch (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) of the (HOME). 2 Touch [DISC SELECT GUIDE]. 3 Touch the option that is right for you on the screen, then you . When the ...
... will be informed of the appropriate disc for your selected settings. 58 z Tips • For details on operations and procedures, see the "First Step Guide" on a disc cannot be copied directly onto a computer to be informed of the disc The date when the disc was first used is recorded (the...folder - The volume label of the right disc for you on discs are stored in [DISC SELECT GUIDE], you can format it with your purposes. 1 Touch (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) of the (HOME). 2 Touch [DISC SELECT GUIDE]. 3 Touch the option that is right for you on the screen, then you . When the ...
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... manage movies and still images by date and time of your camcorder and computer and making settings, to on the CD-ROM (supplied). x Editing images imported to view as thumbnails. About "First Step Guide" The "First Step Guide" is based on the screen. This describes basic operations, from... Memory: 256 MB or more 80 Refer to the Help guide for further detailed operations after reading the "First Step Guide" thoroughly. To display the Help guide, click the mark on DirectX technology. Using a Computer What you can do with your camcorder. x Copying a disc t Video Disc Copier You can...
... manage movies and still images by date and time of your camcorder and computer and making settings, to on the CD-ROM (supplied). x Editing images imported to view as thumbnails. About "First Step Guide" The "First Step Guide" is based on the screen. This describes basic operations, from... Memory: 256 MB or more 80 Refer to the Help guide for further detailed operations after reading the "First Step Guide" thoroughly. To display the Help guide, click the mark on DirectX technology. Using a Computer What you can do with your camcorder. x Copying a disc t Video Disc Copier You can...
Operating Instructions
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...CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster Others: USB port (this must be installed and procedures may differ depending on the computer before connecting your camcorder to the computer. If the screen does not appear 1 Click [Start], then click [My Computer]. (For Windows 2000, double-click [My...Stick slot on currently may limit product performance. For example, other open or background applications running on your OS. Installing the "First Step Guide" 1 Confirm that can burn DVDs (CD-ROM drive required for the first time. Hard disk: Disc volume required for installation: Approximately ...
...CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster Others: USB port (this must be installed and procedures may differ depending on the computer before connecting your camcorder to the computer. If the screen does not appear 1 Click [Start], then click [My Computer]. (For Windows 2000, double-click [My...Stick slot on currently may limit product performance. For example, other open or background applications running on your OS. Installing the "First Step Guide" 1 Confirm that can burn DVDs (CD-ROM drive required for the first time. Hard disk: Disc volume required for installation: Approximately ...
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Installation starts. Installing the "First Step Guide" and software (Continued) 4 Click [FirstStepGuide]. 5 Select the desired language and the model name of the license agreement] when you agree, then click [Next]. 6 Connect your camcorder to your computer appears, you do not need to display the...appears, click [OK] to restart your computer via a USB cable, then click [Next] on the connection confirmation screen. Restart your camcorder from the pull-down menu. 6 Click [FirstStepGuide(HTML)]. Depending on -screen instructions to install the software. To install the software "...
Installation starts. Installing the "First Step Guide" and software (Continued) 4 Click [FirstStepGuide]. 5 Select the desired language and the model name of the license agreement] when you agree, then click [Next]. 6 Connect your camcorder to your computer appears, you do not need to display the...appears, click [OK] to restart your computer via a USB cable, then click [Next] on the connection confirmation screen. Restart your camcorder from the pull-down menu. 6 Click [FirstStepGuide(HTML)]. Depending on -screen instructions to install the software. To install the software "...
Operating Instructions
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... setting even in HTML without installing, copy the desired language folder from the disc drive of "First Step Guide" in the following URL: http://www.sony.net/support-disoft/ Viewing "First Step Guide" z Tips • See page 84 when you can also start this program by selecting [Start] t...Explorer Ver.6.0 or later is not displayed correctly due to the PDF version of your camcorder t HTML version of "First Step Guide." • To view "First Step Guide" in recommended environment. - To view "First Step Guide" on the website, you use a Macintosh computer. When the HTML version of "...
... setting even in HTML without installing, copy the desired language folder from the disc drive of "First Step Guide" in the following URL: http://www.sony.net/support-disoft/ Viewing "First Step Guide" z Tips • See page 84 when you can also start this program by selecting [Start] t...Explorer Ver.6.0 or later is not displayed correctly due to the PDF version of your camcorder t HTML version of "First Step Guide." • To view "First Step Guide" in recommended environment. - To view "First Step Guide" on the website, you use a Macintosh computer. When the HTML version of "...
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....com/ 84 b Notes • The supplied software "Picture Motion Browser" does not operate on connecting your camcorder and computer and making setting. This describes basic operations, from initial hookup of your camcorder to "First Step Guide" for viewing PDF files is an instruction manual you can refer to your computer. Referring to the...
....com/ 84 b Notes • The supplied software "Picture Motion Browser" does not operate on connecting your camcorder and computer and making setting. This describes basic operations, from initial hookup of your camcorder to "First Step Guide" for viewing PDF files is an instruction manual you can refer to your computer. Referring to the...