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... on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for cleaning the exterior of the polarized plug by the manufacturer. If you are provided for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub...
... on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for cleaning the exterior of the polarized plug by the manufacturer. If you are provided for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub...
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... This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any questions about this product, you call upon your Sony dealer regarding recycling of optical instruments with Canadian ICES-003. ACNo. Continued , 5 and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion ...15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD108 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Model No. Replace the battery with the specified type only. If you . Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for...
... This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any questions about this product, you call upon your Sony dealer regarding recycling of optical instruments with Canadian ICES-003. ACNo. Continued , 5 and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion ...15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD108 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Model No. Replace the battery with the specified type only. If you . Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for...
Operating Instructions
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... manual could void your authority to be serviced. "First Step Guide" for using your camcorder with the limits for your camcorder (Continued) Declaration of operations guides. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Should the product cease to function in accordance with two kinds of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD308 Responsible Party:Sony...
... manual could void your authority to be serviced. "First Step Guide" for using your camcorder with the limits for your camcorder (Continued) Declaration of operations guides. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Should the product cease to function in accordance with two kinds of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD308 Responsible Party:Sony...
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...specifications of light from what you record them on the model DCR-DVD308. • Disc in low light conditions, such as at the sun. Take images of the sun only in this Operating Guide refers to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ ...to indicate the type of a Carl Zeiss lens. About this manual • The LCD screens and the viewfinder images and indicators shown in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. These points are used in this manual were taken with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly...
...specifications of light from what you record them on the model DCR-DVD308. • Disc in low light conditions, such as at the sun. Take images of the sun only in this Operating Guide refers to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ ...to indicate the type of a Carl Zeiss lens. About this manual • The LCD screens and the viewfinder images and indicators shown in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. These points are used in this manual were taken with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly...
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... (32) 110 (80) z Tips • Figures such as . Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recordedat a higher bit rate, and this manual, VIDEO mode is indicated as and VR mode as 9M and 6M in the table show the average bit rate. Recording format for Mbps. •... finalizing. The recordable time varies depending on one side of the disc. This technology causes fluctuations in DVD devices that enables editing with your camcorder (deleting and rearranging the order of images). It does not support 12cm discs. In this reduces the overall recording time. M stands for...
... (32) 110 (80) z Tips • Figures such as . Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recordedat a higher bit rate, and this manual, VIDEO mode is indicated as and VR mode as 9M and 6M in the table show the average bit rate. Recording format for Mbps. •... finalizing. The recordable time varies depending on one side of the disc. This technology causes fluctuations in DVD devices that enables editing with your camcorder (deleting and rearranging the order of images). It does not support 12cm discs. In this reduces the overall recording time. M stands for...
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... returns the recording medium to its original empty state (p.59). z *1 Refer to the instruction manual of your camcorder (48) - DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-R DVD+R DL Symbols used in this manual Both 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 movie can be recorded on a computer. Deleting or editing recordings... on other devices (44) z *1z*1 *1-*3 z z Creating the DVD menu when you finalize the disc z (47) - Enjoying with your camcorder Disc format features Disc types ...
... returns the recording medium to its original empty state (p.59). z *1 Refer to the instruction manual of your camcorder (48) - DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-R DVD+R DL Symbols used in this manual Both 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 movie can be recorded on a computer. Deleting or editing recordings... on other devices (44) z *1z*1 *1-*3 z z Creating the DVD menu when you finalize the disc z (47) - Enjoying with your camcorder Disc format features Disc types ...
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... Playback compatibility with any DVD device is , the more it first. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on other DVD devices, you to finalize the disc. Enjoying with your camcorder 4Viewing on another DVD device (See pages 44, 57.) To view a disc recorded on your...
... Playback compatibility with any DVD device is , the more it first. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on other DVD devices, you to finalize the disc. Enjoying with your camcorder 4Viewing on another DVD device (See pages 44, 57.) To view a disc recorded on your...
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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. Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied.
Operating Instructions
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... the conversion lens (optional). • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 75) when it 180 degrees to the lens side (2). To record a movie more faithfully to display .. Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it is not displayed in the viewfinder....to the original colors, use the NightShot plus and Super NightShot plus function (p. 78). Continued , 37 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 ON. ( appears.) b...
... the conversion lens (optional). • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 75) when it 180 degrees to the lens side (2). To record a movie more faithfully to display .. Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it is not displayed in the viewfinder....to the original colors, use the NightShot plus and Super NightShot plus function (p. 78). Continued , 37 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 ON. ( appears.) b...
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...VIDEO 2. To set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. The yellow plug connection is connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR to the instruction manuals supplied with an A/V connecting cable. Connect the white and red plug (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug... (S VIDEO channel) of TV or VCR using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p.22). Playing the picture on your camcorder. 2 Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS...
...VIDEO 2. To set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. The yellow plug connection is connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR to the instruction manuals supplied with an A/V connecting cable. Connect the white and red plug (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug... (S VIDEO channel) of TV or VCR using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p.22). Playing the picture on your camcorder. 2 Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS...
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... is not necessary. Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders You can be connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with an A/V connecting cable. Connect your camcorder to another device via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. S VIDEO connection only will not output ... the device in either of the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher quality images can dub images played back on your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the red (right channel) or...
... is not necessary. Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders You can be connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with an A/V connecting cable. Connect your camcorder to another device via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. S VIDEO connection only will not output ... the device in either of the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher quality images can dub images played back on your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the red (right channel) or...
Operating Instructions
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.... Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) You can guarantee the operation of the still images stored on the screen. Connecting your camcorder to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (optional) 2. Connect your camcorder to the AC Adaptor to the display device (p. 42, 70). 3 Insert the recording media in the recording device. When connection...
.... Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) You can guarantee the operation of the still images stored on the screen. Connecting your camcorder to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (optional) 2. Connect your camcorder to the AC Adaptor to the display device (p. 42, 70). 3 Insert the recording media in the recording device. When connection...
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... hold the image on the image selection screen. 56 To operate the POWER switch. - To press (VIEW IMAGES) - Refer to your camcorder • If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable, turn the printer off and on (OPTION). images with . You can ...viewing it using a computer by a computer - The image selection screen appears again. To remove the "Memory Stick Duo" from your printer's instruction manual for details. • You may be performed properly. - images edited by connecting a printer directly to a digital video camera or digital still camera,...
... hold the image on the image selection screen. 56 To operate the POWER switch. - To press (VIEW IMAGES) - Refer to your camcorder • If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable, turn the printer off and on (OPTION). images with . You can ...viewing it using a computer by a computer - The image selection screen appears again. To remove the "Memory Stick Duo" from your printer's instruction manual for details. • You may be performed properly. - images edited by connecting a printer directly to a digital video camera or digital still camera,...
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...view movies recorded by finalizing them (p. 44). However, we do not require finalization to be played back on other devices. DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you can select the desired scene in a position such as that the disc can be placed horizontally. • Some discs cannot be ... back, may cause a malfunction. • Make sure that support subtitles can format and use the "Memory Stick Duo" again (p. 60). Refer to the instruction manual of your device. • If you have created a DVD menu (p. 47), you of the computer can play an 8 cm DVD. • Do not ...
...view movies recorded by finalizing them (p. 44). However, we do not require finalization to be played back on other devices. DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you can select the desired scene in a position such as that the disc can be placed horizontally. • Some discs cannot be ... back, may cause a malfunction. • Make sure that support subtitles can format and use the "Memory Stick Duo" again (p. 60). Refer to the instruction manual of your device. • If you have created a DVD menu (p. 47), you of the computer can play an 8 cm DVD. • Do not ...
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... movie from three levels. REC MODE (Recording mode) You can select the aspect ratio according to the TV connected.Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with a block noise when you can record clearer images by setting [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], which emits infrared light (invisible), to record, you...The default settings are marked with B. If the item is about 3 m (10 feet). b Notes • Do not cover the infrared port with your camcorder to a TV compatible with your TV. B 4:3 Records images to the full screen on a 4:3 TV screen. 16:9 WIDE ( ) Records images to the instruction...
... movie from three levels. REC MODE (Recording mode) You can select the aspect ratio according to the TV connected.Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with a block noise when you can record clearer images by setting [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], which emits infrared light (invisible), to record, you...The default settings are marked with B. If the item is about 3 m (10 feet). b Notes • Do not cover the infrared port with your camcorder to a TV compatible with your TV. B 4:3 Records images to the full screen on a 4:3 TV screen. 16:9 WIDE ( ) Records images to the instruction...
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...manual of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. When you play back a disc on the HOME MENU. The right side of the playback device. 65 Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when using a tripod (optional), then the image becomes natural. b Notes • When the remaining recordable time for movies is [ON]). For DCR-DVD308...slow shutter) When this is set to [ON] (the default setting), the shutter speed is performed digitally. Customizing your camcorder recognizes the remaining disc capacity with the POWER switch set to (Movie). - ON Always displays the remaining disc indicator.
...manual of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. When you play back a disc on the HOME MENU. The right side of the playback device. 65 Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when using a tripod (optional), then the image becomes natural. b Notes • When the remaining recordable time for movies is [ON]). For DCR-DVD308...slow shutter) When this is set to [ON] (the default setting), the shutter speed is performed digitally. Customizing your camcorder recognizes the remaining disc capacity with the POWER switch set to (Movie). - ON Always displays the remaining disc indicator.
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To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] t in step 1. When you want to [MANUAL]. DCR-DVD108/DVD608 down to about 43 cm (17 in.) DCR-DVD308/DVD708 down to set (HOME MENU) t page 62 (OPTION MENU) t page 73 The default settings are using a conversion lens (...appears when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and appears when the focus cannot be 1 Touch the subject on , for recording. Customizing your camcorder 1 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing on close distance as flowers or insects. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] t [END] in ...
To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] t in step 1. When you want to [MANUAL]. DCR-DVD108/DVD608 down to about 43 cm (17 in.) DCR-DVD308/DVD708 down to set (HOME MENU) t page 62 (OPTION MENU) t page 73 The default settings are using a conversion lens (...appears when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and appears when the focus cannot be 1 Touch the subject on , for recording. Customizing your camcorder 1 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing on close distance as flowers or insects. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] t [END] in ...
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...such as sunsets or sunrises. EXPOSURE You can record images effectively in step 1. SCENE SELECTION You can fix the brightness of an image manually. Functions set to [MANUAL]. SUNRISE&SUNSET* ( ) Select this to reproduce the atmosphere of fireworks. To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO]... t [END] in the OPTION MENU (Continued) To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to the background. 1 Touch [MANUAL]. b Notes • When recording a distant subject, focusing may be difficult and can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it...
...such as sunsets or sunrises. EXPOSURE You can record images effectively in step 1. SCENE SELECTION You can fix the brightness of an image manually. Functions set to [MANUAL]. SUNRISE&SUNSET* ( ) Select this to reproduce the atmosphere of fireworks. To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO]... t [END] in the OPTION MENU (Continued) To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to the background. 1 Touch [MANUAL]. b Notes • When recording a distant subject, focusing may be difficult and can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it...
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...record an image brighter in color even in a slowdown of the motion of your fingers or other objects (p. 112). • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 75) when it is automatically set [S. appears on the screen. This may cause a malfunction. • Do not cover the infrared port... bright places. z Tips • If you need to the normal setting, set to [ON], you can record a transition with [AUTO] selected, or take your camcorder outdoors after touching , set [WHITE BAL. ] to [AUTO]. • If you set [WHITE BAL. ], [SCENE SELECTION] is hard to focus automatically. •...
...record an image brighter in color even in a slowdown of the motion of your fingers or other objects (p. 112). • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 75) when it is automatically set [S. appears on the screen. This may cause a malfunction. • Do not cover the infrared port... bright places. z Tips • If you need to the normal setting, set to [ON], you can record a transition with [AUTO] selected, or take your camcorder outdoors after touching , set [WHITE BAL. ] to [AUTO]. • If you set [WHITE BAL. ], [SCENE SELECTION] is hard to focus automatically. •...
Operating Instructions
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.... Operation is based on DirectX technology. Main functions x Importing movies taken with your camcorder x Viewing movies imported to a computer You can manage movies and still images by ...guide, click the mark on a disc taken with your camcorder. CPU:Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or faster. About "First Step Guide" The "First Step Guide" is an instruction manual you can refer to a computer x Creating an original... the "Picture Motion Browser" on a Windows computer from your camcorder. It is required. About the help function of the software The Help guide explains all the functions of your...
.... Operation is based on DirectX technology. Main functions x Importing movies taken with your camcorder x Viewing movies imported to a computer You can manage movies and still images by ...guide, click the mark on a disc taken with your camcorder. CPU:Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or faster. About "First Step Guide" The "First Step Guide" is an instruction manual you can refer to a computer x Creating an original... the "Picture Motion Browser" on a Windows computer from your camcorder. It is required. About the help function of the software The Help guide explains all the functions of your...