2008 Water Housing Cross Reference
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...compensate for the special lighting conditions beneath the water's surface. 2008 Water Housing Cross Reference MODEL NAME MPK-THE Compatible Digital Still Camera/ Camcorder DSC-T200 DSC-T70 Compatible Accessories HVL-ML20M VCT-MP1K ACC-MP105 MPK-THF DSC-T300 HVL-ML20M VCT-MP1K ACC-MP105 MPK-THG ...DCR-DVD710/810 DCR-DVD910/92 DCR-SR200/220/220D DCR-SR300/42/45/46 DCR-SR62/65/82/85 HDR-CX7/CX12 HDR-HC3/5/7/9, HDR-SR5/7 HDR-SR10/10D/11/12 HDR-UX5/7/10/20 N/A © 2008 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in and out of the water. Sony, the Sony logo, Cyber-shot, and Handycam...
...compensate for the special lighting conditions beneath the water's surface. 2008 Water Housing Cross Reference MODEL NAME MPK-THE Compatible Digital Still Camera/ Camcorder DSC-T200 DSC-T70 Compatible Accessories HVL-ML20M VCT-MP1K ACC-MP105 MPK-THF DSC-T300 HVL-ML20M VCT-MP1K ACC-MP105 MPK-THG ...DCR-DVD710/810 DCR-DVD910/92 DCR-SR200/220/220D DCR-SR300/42/45/46 DCR-SR62/65/82/85 HDR-CX7/CX12 HDR-HC3/5/7/9, HDR-SR5/7 HDR-SR10/10D/11/12 HDR-UX5/7/10/20 N/A © 2008 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in and out of the water. Sony, the Sony logo, Cyber-shot, and Handycam...
Operating Instructions
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... 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...
... 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...
Operating Instructions
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... eye hazard. For customers in the space provided below is subject to the collection and recycling location nearest you call upon your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. Battery pack This...Operation is subject to these numbers whenever you . This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD108 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Refer to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must...
... eye hazard. For customers in the space provided below is subject to the collection and recycling location nearest you call upon your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. Battery pack This...Operation is subject to these numbers whenever you . This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD108 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Refer to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must...
Operating Instructions
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... accept any interference received, including interference that you use Sony discs or discs with an *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for using your camcorder with two kinds of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD308 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego...battery contains perchlorate. Note This equipment has been tested and found to radio communications. Notes on a circuit different from your camcorder (Continued) Declaration of operations guides. - These limits are cautioned that interference will not occur in this manual could void ...
... accept any interference received, including interference that you use Sony discs or discs with an *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for using your camcorder with two kinds of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD308 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego...battery contains perchlorate. Note This equipment has been tested and found to radio communications. Notes on a circuit different from your camcorder (Continued) Declaration of operations guides. - These limits are cautioned that interference will not occur in this manual could void ...
Operating Instructions
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...system for illustrating the 8 operating procedures. Change the screen language before operating your recordings on -screen displays in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. The following marks are recorded without notice. • The illustration used to indicate the type...About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is not possible due to a malfunction of a Carl Zeiss lens. Read this before using your camcorder to malfunction. About the marks used in this manual • The operations available depend on the model DCR-DVD308. • Disc in this manual...
...system for illustrating the 8 operating procedures. Change the screen language before operating your recordings on -screen displays in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. The following marks are recorded without notice. • The illustration used to indicate the type...About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is not possible due to a malfunction of a Carl Zeiss lens. Read this before using your camcorder to malfunction. About the marks used in this manual • The operations available depend on the model DCR-DVD308. • Disc in this manual...
Operating Instructions
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...for recording 27 Step 5: Inserting 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 Recording in dark places (NightShot ... 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 16 " HOME" and " OPTION" - Table of...
...for recording 27 Step 5: Inserting 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 Recording in dark places (NightShot ... 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 16 " HOME" and " OPTION" - Table of...
Operating Instructions
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... with the viewfinder while the LCD panel is recommended that you use an NP-FH70/NPFH100 battery pack (DCR-DVD308/DVD708). • We do not recommend using an NP-FH30, which you use your camcorder, even when the power cord is worn-out (For Battery Info only). • The power will not ... connected to 86 °F) is recommended). • The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on /off (DCR-DVD308/DVD708). On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F) (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to the DC IN jack of...
... with the viewfinder while the LCD panel is recommended that you use an NP-FH70/NPFH100 battery pack (DCR-DVD308/DVD708). • We do not recommend using an NP-FH30, which you use your camcorder, even when the power cord is worn-out (For Battery Info only). • The power will not ... connected to 86 °F) is recommended). • The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on /off (DCR-DVD308/DVD708). On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F) (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to the DC IN jack of...
Operating Instructions
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...you press DISP BATT/INFO. 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 make the battery last longer (DCR-DVD308/DVD708) Press and hold DISP/ Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move it 180 degrees to... save battery power. To turn off the LCD backlight to the 290 degrees camcorder (max.) BATT INFO for a few seconds until the image becomes...
...you press DISP BATT/INFO. 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 make the battery last longer (DCR-DVD308/DVD708) Press and hold DISP/ Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move it 180 degrees to... save battery power. To turn off the LCD backlight to the 290 degrees camcorder (max.) BATT INFO for a few seconds until the image becomes...
Operating Instructions
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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.
Operating Instructions
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... subject while maintaining sharp focus is displayed on your camcorder. • is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in the table. b Notes • [STEADYSHOT] may also be recorded. • You cannot change the zoom speed with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCR-DVD308/ DVD708) Sound picked up to 5.1ch surround sound and recorded. Built...
... subject while maintaining sharp focus is displayed on your camcorder. • is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in the table. b Notes • [STEADYSHOT] may also be recorded. • You cannot change the zoom speed with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCR-DVD308/ DVD708) Sound picked up to 5.1ch surround sound and recorded. Built...
Operating Instructions
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...images is hard to focus automatically. • Do not use Super NightShot plus function (p. 78). Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it is not displayed in the viewfinder. Continued , 37 Therefore, do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other... the lens side (2). To record a movie more faithfully to the original colors, use infrared light. Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) (DCR-DVD308/DVD708) POWER switch WIDE SELECT To select the aspect ratio of the subject appears on . 2 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to select the desired screen...
...images is hard to focus automatically. • Do not use Super NightShot plus function (p. 78). Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it is not displayed in the viewfinder. Continued , 37 Therefore, do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other... the lens side (2). To record a movie more faithfully to the original colors, use infrared light. Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) (DCR-DVD308/DVD708) POWER switch WIDE SELECT To select the aspect ratio of the subject appears on . 2 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to select the desired screen...
Operating Instructions
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.../DVD608 (HOME) D (HOME) E Zoom lever F POWER switch A Recording/Playback (VIEW IMAGES) C DCR-DVD308/ DVD708 (VIEW IMAGES) B (HOME) D Turn the POWER switch A to display 6 or 12 images on your camcorder. Continued , 39 The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. (It may take some time to display the VISUAL INDEX screen.) Returns to...
.../DVD608 (HOME) D (HOME) E Zoom lever F POWER switch A Recording/Playback (VIEW IMAGES) C DCR-DVD308/ DVD708 (VIEW IMAGES) B (HOME) D Turn the POWER switch A to display 6 or 12 images on your camcorder. Continued , 39 The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. (It may take some time to display the VISUAL INDEX screen.) Returns to...
Operating Instructions
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... SET 71 DST SET/SUMMERTIME 71 LANGUAGE SET*3 71 GENERAL SET (p. 72) Items Page DEMO MODE 72 CALIBRATION 105 A.SHUT OFF 72 REMOTE CTRL*2 72 *1 DCR-DVD108/DVD608 *2 DCR-DVD308/DVD708 *3 Also available during Easy Handycam operation. *4 Only [SOUND SETTINGS] is available during Easy Handycam operation. 63 Customizing your camcorder
... SET 71 DST SET/SUMMERTIME 71 LANGUAGE SET*3 71 GENERAL SET (p. 72) Items Page DEMO MODE 72 CALIBRATION 105 A.SHUT OFF 72 REMOTE CTRL*2 72 *1 DCR-DVD108/DVD608 *2 DCR-DVD308/DVD708 *3 Also available during Easy Handycam operation. *4 Only [SOUND SETTINGS] is available during Easy Handycam operation. 63 Customizing your camcorder
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...with the POWER switch set to zoom greater than 5 minutes, the indicator stays on the screen. When you select the zooming level. When your camcorder DIGITAL ZOOM You can compensate for movies is less than optical zoom magnification (p. 36). b Notes • When the remaining recordable time for camera ...Also refer to 2,000 × zoom is [ON]). Note that , up to the instruction manual of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. For DCR-DVD308/DVD708 B OFF Up to 25 × zoom is performed optically. 50× Up to 25 × zoom is performed optically, and after that ...
...with the POWER switch set to zoom greater than 5 minutes, the indicator stays on the screen. When you select the zooming level. When your camcorder DIGITAL ZOOM You can compensate for movies is less than optical zoom magnification (p. 36). b Notes • When the remaining recordable time for camera ...Also refer to 2,000 × zoom is [ON]). Note that , up to the instruction manual of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. For DCR-DVD308/DVD708 B OFF Up to 25 × zoom is performed optically. 50× Up to 25 × zoom is performed optically, and after that ...
Operating Instructions
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... CODE During playback, displays the information (data code) recorded automatically at the time of recording. DATE/TIME SP A Date B Time Customizing your camcorder Continued , 67 HIGH( ) Makes the flash level higher. How to use this function when you use an external flash (optional) that is compatible... with your camcorder. DATE/TIME Displays the date and time. B NORMAL( ) LOW( ) Makes the flash level lower. FLASH LEVEL (DCRDVD308/DVD708) You can set...
... CODE During playback, displays the information (data code) recorded automatically at the time of recording. DATE/TIME SP A Date B Time Customizing your camcorder Continued , 67 HIGH( ) Makes the flash level higher. How to use this function when you use an external flash (optional) that is compatible... with your camcorder. DATE/TIME Displays the date and time. B NORMAL( ) LOW( ) Makes the flash level lower. FLASH LEVEL (DCRDVD308/DVD708) You can set...
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... TV screen if you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander: [DATE/TIME] t [CAMERADATA] t [OFF] (no indication)(DCR-DVD308/DVD708). • Depending on the disc condition, bars [--:--:--] appear. 68 B ZOOM LINK Change the number of thumbnails that appear on the...images recorded by another device using an external flash (DCR-DVD308/DVD708). - C SteadyShot off D Brightness E White balance F Gain G Shutter speed H Aperture value I Exposure z Tips • appears in the following sequences as you connect your camcorder.* 6IMAGES Displays thumbnails of 6 images. 12IMAGES Displays ...
... TV screen if you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander: [DATE/TIME] t [CAMERADATA] t [OFF] (no indication)(DCR-DVD308/DVD708). • Depending on the disc condition, bars [--:--:--] appear. 68 B ZOOM LINK Change the number of thumbnails that appear on the...images recorded by another device using an external flash (DCR-DVD308/DVD708). - C SteadyShot off D Brightness E White balance F Gain G Shutter speed H Aperture value I Exposure z Tips • appears in the following sequences as you connect your camcorder.* 6IMAGES Displays thumbnails of 6 images. 12IMAGES Displays ...
Operating Instructions
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...a command sent by another VCR remote control unit. 72 When you press START/STOP. - NEVER The camcorder is not on the screen, touch v/V to [NEVER]. REMOTE CTRL (Remote control) (DCR-DVD308/ DVD708) The default setting is automatically turned off . z Tips • Set to [OFF] to... prevent your camcorder for more than approximately 5 minutes. CALIBRATION See page 105. A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off) B 5min The camcorder is [ON], allowing you do not...
...a command sent by another VCR remote control unit. 72 When you press START/STOP. - NEVER The camcorder is not on the screen, touch v/V to [NEVER]. REMOTE CTRL (Remote control) (DCR-DVD308/ DVD708) The default setting is automatically turned off . z Tips • Set to [OFF] to... prevent your camcorder for more than approximately 5 minutes. CALIBRATION See page 105. A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off) B 5min The camcorder is [ON], allowing you do not...
Operating Instructions
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...easier to focus on , for a few seconds in the following cases. (It will be adjusted farther away. 3 Touch . DCR-DVD108/DVD608 down to about 43 cm (17 in.) DCR-DVD308/DVD708 down to W (wide angle), then adjust the focus. • The focal distance information (the distance at a close... move the power zoom lever to about 2 5/8 feet) for recording. displayed correctly if you set to adjust the zoom for telephoto. Customizing your camcorder 1 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing on close distance as flowers or insects. You can adjust the focus manually. appears when the...
...easier to focus on , for a few seconds in the following cases. (It will be adjusted farther away. 3 Touch . DCR-DVD108/DVD608 down to about 43 cm (17 in.) DCR-DVD308/DVD708 down to W (wide angle), then adjust the focus. • The focal distance information (the distance at a close... move the power zoom lever to about 2 5/8 feet) for recording. displayed correctly if you set to adjust the zoom for telephoto. Customizing your camcorder 1 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing on close distance as flowers or insects. You can adjust the focus manually. appears when the...
Operating Instructions
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...disc cover is closed without a disc. • Your camcorder is trying to [ON] (p. 72). • Insert a battery into the battery holder with black paper. The supplied Remote Commander does not function (DCR-DVD308/ DVD708). • Set [REMOTE CTRL] to recognize ...pack is heard during 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 ...
...disc cover is closed without a disc. • Your camcorder is trying to [ON] (p. 72). • Insert a battery into the battery holder with black paper. The supplied Remote Commander does not function (DCR-DVD308/ DVD708). • Set [REMOTE CTRL] to recognize ...pack is heard during 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 ...
Operating Instructions
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...Continued , 87 Troubleshooting Fully charge the battery again. The image in the viewfinder has disappeared. • Close the LCD panel. Turn off your Sony dealer. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p. 22). • The indicated time may be damaged. The buttons...image is displayed in a cool place. • Finalizing is interrupted by turning off your camcorder and leave it may take up to 10 minutes to the camcorder correctly (p. 22). In this case, it for DCR-DVD308/DVD708) (p. 27). Images cannot be deleted. • The maximum number of images that...
...Continued , 87 Troubleshooting Fully charge the battery again. The image in the viewfinder has disappeared. • Close the LCD panel. Turn off your Sony dealer. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p. 22). • The indicated time may be damaged. The buttons...image is displayed in a cool place. • Finalizing is interrupted by turning off your camcorder and leave it may take up to 10 minutes to the camcorder correctly (p. 22). In this case, it for DCR-DVD308/DVD708) (p. 27). Images cannot be deleted. • The maximum number of images that...