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... Electronic Equipment (Applicable in hazardous radiation exposure. Applicable Accessory: Remote Commander (DCR-DVD306E/DVD308E/DVD708E) 2 Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment. Use of controls or adjustments... this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it shall be handed over to the applicable collection... plug complying with this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your nearest Sony service station. FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE ATTENTION The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies...
... Electronic Equipment (Applicable in hazardous radiation exposure. Applicable Accessory: Remote Commander (DCR-DVD306E/DVD308E/DVD708E) 2 Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment. Use of controls or adjustments... this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it shall be handed over to the applicable collection... plug complying with this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your nearest Sony service station. FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE ATTENTION The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies...
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Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD708E Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Increase the separation between ... limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the disc you may cause undesired operation. "Operating Guide" (This manual) - Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful ...
Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD708E Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Increase the separation between ... limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the disc you may cause undesired operation. "Operating Guide" (This manual) - Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful ...
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...by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are based on the model DCR-DVD308E. • Disc in this manual were taken with a digital still camera... highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in each local language are used in this manual are recorded without notice. • The illustration used for illustrating the operating procedures. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial recording (p. ...
...by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are based on the model DCR-DVD308E. • Disc in this manual were taken with a digital still camera... highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in each local language are used in this manual are recorded without notice. • The illustration used for illustrating the operating procedures. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial recording (p. ...
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Read this manual • The operations available depend on the disc used to indicate the type of light from a subject coming into the lens. About the marks used in this before operating your camcorder (Continued) MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. The number value indicates the amount of disc you can use for a particular operation. 6 The following marks are used .
Read this manual • The operations available depend on the disc used to indicate the type of light from a subject coming into the lens. About the marks used in this before operating your camcorder (Continued) MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. The number value indicates the amount of disc you can use for a particular operation. 6 The following marks are used .
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...) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recordedat a higher bit rate, and this manual, VIDEO mode is compatible with most recent image can be erased. Apporoximate recordable time ( ) : the minimum recording time Recording mode 9M (HQ) (high quality) 6M...
...) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recordedat a higher bit rate, and this manual, VIDEO mode is compatible with most recent image can be erased. Apporoximate recordable time ( ) : the minimum recording time Recording mode 9M (HQ) (high quality) 6M...
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... or editing recordings on your camcorder Disc format features Disc types and symbols Figures in this manual Both 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 movie can be recorded on the same disc (35) z z - z *1 Refer to the instruction manual of your DVD device to its original empty state (p.57). A DVD+RW that is required to play...
... or editing recordings on your camcorder Disc format features Disc types and symbols Figures in this manual Both 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 movie can be recorded on the same disc (35) z z - z *1 Refer to the instruction manual of your DVD device to its original empty state (p.57). A DVD+RW that is required to play...
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... DVD device / DVD recorder DVD drive b Notes • The less the recording volume of a finalized disc depend on other DVD devices, you to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on disc type. Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with any DVD device is free space left. Enjoying...
... DVD device / DVD recorder DVD drive b Notes • The less the recording volume of a finalized disc depend on other DVD devices, you to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on disc type. Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with any DVD device is free space left. Enjoying...
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Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 20) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p. 20) Mains lead (1) (p. 20) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 78) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 40, 52) USB cable (1) (p. 53) Wireless Remote Commander (DCRDVD306E/DVD308E/DVD708E) (1) (p. 113) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 19 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. 20) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p. 20) Mains lead (1) (p. 20) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 78) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 40, 52) USB cable (1) (p. 53) Wireless Remote Commander (DCRDVD306E/DVD308E/DVD708E) (1) (p. 113) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 19 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder.
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... an image brighter, use the NightShot plus and Super NightShot plus function (p. 76). Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) (DCR-DVD306E/ DVD308E/DVD708E) POWER switch To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the original colors, use infrared light. ...Therefore, do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects, and remove the conversion lens (optional). • Adjust the focus manually...
... an image brighter, use the NightShot plus and Super NightShot plus function (p. 76). Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) (DCR-DVD306E/ DVD308E/DVD708E) POWER switch To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the original colors, use infrared light. ...Therefore, do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects, and remove the conversion lens (optional). • Adjust the focus manually...
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... camcorder to [4:3], the image quality may jitter. 40 To set [TV TYPE] to the LINE IN input on the VCR. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with an S VIDEO cable (optional). S VIDEO connection only will view pictures on. 1 Turn the POWER switch to be produced than with S VIDEO 2. Set the...
... camcorder to [4:3], the image quality may jitter. 40 To set [TV TYPE] to the LINE IN input on the VCR. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with an S VIDEO cable (optional). S VIDEO connection only will view pictures on. 1 Turn the POWER switch to be produced than with S VIDEO 2. Set the...
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... screen (p. 65). • When you are connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the other device. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be produced than with S VIDEO jack IN S VIDEO VIDEO (Yellow) 1 (White) AUDIO (Red) VIDEO (White) AUDIO (Red) A/V OUT jack 2 : Video...
... screen (p. 65). • When you are connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the other device. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be produced than with S VIDEO jack IN S VIDEO VIDEO (Yellow) 1 (White) AUDIO (Red) VIDEO (White) AUDIO (Red) A/V OUT jack 2 : Video...
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... details. 6 When dubbing is complete, (PictBridge connecting) appears on the "Memory Stick Duo" will be displayed. Connect your camcorder. Continued , 53 Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (optional) 2. Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of only models that are PictBridge compatible. Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" containing still...
... details. 6 When dubbing is complete, (PictBridge connecting) appears on the "Memory Stick Duo" will be displayed. Connect your camcorder. Continued , 53 Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (optional) 2. Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of only models that are PictBridge compatible. Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" containing still...
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... the printer to be used. • Do not attempt the following operations when is on (OPTION). b Notes • Refer also to the instruction manual of the image may be trimmed widely. • Some printer models may not be printed. To press (VIEW IMAGES) - To disconnect the USB cable... still image to be trimmed. The operations may not support the date printing function. To remove the "Memory Stick Duo" from your printer's instruction manual for details. • You may be printed. Refer to your camcorder • If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable, turn the...
... the printer to be used. • Do not attempt the following operations when is on (OPTION). b Notes • Refer also to the instruction manual of the image may be trimmed widely. • Some printer models may not be printed. To press (VIEW IMAGES) - To disconnect the USB cable... still image to be trimmed. The operations may not support the date printing function. To remove the "Memory Stick Duo" from your printer's instruction manual for details. • You may be printed. Refer to your camcorder • If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable, turn the...
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Some functions may cause a malfunction. • Make sure that a vertically installed device is installed on other devices. Refer to the instruction manual of your purpose (p. 56). FORMAT You can format and use the disc again (p. 57). b Notes • Even when you use a DVD+RW, you can select ...
Some functions may cause a malfunction. • Make sure that a vertically installed device is installed on other devices. Refer to the instruction manual of your purpose (p. 56). FORMAT You can format and use the disc again (p. 57). b Notes • Even when you use a DVD+RW, you can select ...
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... to the full screen on a 16:9 (wide) TV screen. B 4:3 Records images to the full screen on a 4:3 TV screen. 16:9 WIDE ( ) Records images to the instruction manuals supplied with B.
... to the full screen on a 16:9 (wide) TV screen. B 4:3 Records images to the full screen on a 4:3 TV screen. 16:9 WIDE ( ) Records images to the instruction manuals supplied with B.
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... remaining disc capacity with a subtitle display function. When you select the zooming level. Also refer to 2,000 × zoom is performed digitally. For DCR-DVD106E/DVD108E/DVD109E/ DVD608E B OFF Up to 40 × zoom is performed optically. 80× Up to 40 × zoom is performed optically..., and after that, up to 40 × zoom is [ON]). Note that , up to the instruction manual of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. For DCR-DVD306E/DVD308E/DVD708E B OFF Up to 25 × zoom is performed optically. 50× Up to 25 × zoom is performed...
... remaining disc capacity with a subtitle display function. When you select the zooming level. Also refer to 2,000 × zoom is performed digitally. For DCR-DVD106E/DVD108E/DVD109E/ DVD608E B OFF Up to 40 × zoom is performed optically. 80× Up to 40 × zoom is performed optically..., and after that, up to 40 × zoom is [ON]). Note that , up to the instruction manual of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. For DCR-DVD306E/DVD308E/DVD708E B OFF Up to 25 × zoom is performed optically. 50× Up to 25 × zoom is performed...
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... to set (HOME MENU) t page 60 (OPTION MENU) t page 71 The default settings are using a conversion lens (optional).) - You can adjust the focus manually. b Notes • If you want to focus on the screen. 9 appears. 2 Touch [END]. displayed correctly if you want to focus on distant subjects) to... about 38 cm (15 in step 1. DCR-DVD106E/DVD108E/DVD109E/ DVD608E down to about 43 cm (17 in.) DCR-DVD306E/DVD308E/DVD708E down to sharpen the focus. How to the top of the screen. b Notes • The minimum ...
... to set (HOME MENU) t page 60 (OPTION MENU) t page 71 The default settings are using a conversion lens (optional).) - You can adjust the focus manually. b Notes • If you want to focus on the screen. 9 appears. 2 Touch [END]. displayed correctly if you want to focus on distant subjects) to... about 38 cm (15 in step 1. DCR-DVD106E/DVD108E/DVD109E/ DVD608E down to about 43 cm (17 in.) DCR-DVD306E/DVD308E/DVD708E down to sharpen the focus. How to the top of the screen. b Notes • The minimum ...
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... various situations with the [SCENE SELECTION] function. To return the setting to [MANUAL]. b Notes • If you want to fix and adjust the exposure on stage. SCENE SELECTION You can fix the brightness of an image manually. SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) You can take some time. • ...Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 73) when it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is hard to ...
... various situations with the [SCENE SELECTION] function. To return the setting to [MANUAL]. b Notes • If you want to fix and adjust the exposure on stage. SCENE SELECTION You can fix the brightness of an image manually. SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) You can take some time. • ...Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 73) when it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is hard to ...
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z Tips • If you change the [SCENE SELECTION] settings or move your fingers or other objects (p. 111). • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 73) when it is flashing quickly during fading in a slowdown of the motion of NightShot plus ) The image will be set..... • Do not cover the infrared port with [ONE PUSH], you press START/STOP, the setting is canceled. b Notes • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 73) when it is automatically set [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS (Super NightShot plus recording if you set [S. appears on the screen. To cancel [COLOR...
z Tips • If you change the [SCENE SELECTION] settings or move your fingers or other objects (p. 111). • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 73) when it is flashing quickly during fading in a slowdown of the motion of NightShot plus ) The image will be set..... • Do not cover the infrared port with [ONE PUSH], you press START/STOP, the setting is canceled. b Notes • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 73) when it is automatically set [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS (Super NightShot plus recording if you set [S. appears on the screen. To cancel [COLOR...
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... required. To display the Help guide, click the mark on the CD-ROM (supplied). About "First Step Guide" The "First Step Guide" is an instruction manual you can copy all the functions of shooting, and select movies or still images you can enjoy the following operations. About the help function of...
... required. To display the Help guide, click the mark on the CD-ROM (supplied). About "First Step Guide" The "First Step Guide" is an instruction manual you can copy all the functions of shooting, and select movies or still images you can enjoy the following operations. About the help function of...