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... Getting Started 19 Operating Guide Recording/Playback 29 DCR-DVD106E/DVD108E/ Editing 46 DVD109E/DVD306E/DVD308E/ Utilizing recording media 55 DVD608E/DVD708E Customizing your 60 camcorder Using a Computer 78 Troubleshooting 83 Additional 96 Information Quick 110 Reference © 2007 Sony Corporation Additional information on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound...
... Getting Started 19 Operating Guide Recording/Playback 29 DCR-DVD106E/DVD108E/ Editing 46 DVD109E/DVD306E/DVD308E/ Utilizing recording media 55 DVD608E/DVD708E Customizing your 60 camcorder Using a Computer 78 Troubleshooting 83 Additional 96 Information Quick 110 Reference © 2007 Sony Corporation Additional information on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound...
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...or the shop where you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. Replace the battery with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product.... The recycling of materials will increase eye hazard. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it shall ... and sound of this equipment for your safety and convenience. Applicable Accessory: Remote Commander (DCR-DVD306E/DVD308E/DVD708E) 2 FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is disposed ...
...or the shop where you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. Replace the battery with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product.... The recycling of materials will increase eye hazard. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it shall ... and sound of this equipment for your safety and convenience. Applicable Accessory: Remote Commander (DCR-DVD306E/DVD308E/DVD708E) 2 FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is disposed ...
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... equipment has been tested and found to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your camcorder with two kinds of the FCC Rules. If this device must accept any interference received, including interference that ... Class B digital device, pursuant to which can be used in the U.S.A. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD708E Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Operation is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. Continued ...
... equipment has been tested and found to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your camcorder with two kinds of the FCC Rules. If this device must accept any interference received, including interference that ... Class B digital device, pursuant to which can be used in the U.S.A. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD708E Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Operation is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. Continued ...
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... may not be used only with or (p. 99). Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following when either of the respective lamps of "Memory Stick" you can use Sony discs or discs with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment Be sure to the... camcorder. to apply mechanical shock or vibration to insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. Read this before operating your camcorder. * Depending on the place you bought...
... may not be used only with or (p. 99). Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following when either of the respective lamps of "Memory Stick" you can use Sony discs or discs with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment Be sure to the... camcorder. to apply mechanical shock or vibration to insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. Read this before operating your camcorder. * Depending on the place you bought...
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... function to make sure the image and sound are manufactured using your camcorder. It adopts the MTF measurement system for the contents of your camcorder if necessary (p. 24). To view your recordings on the model DCR-DVD308E. • Disc in a malfunction of recordings cannot be some... this manual • The LCD screens and the viewfinder images and indicators shown in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. • When connecting your camcorder to malfunction. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may be contrary to...
... function to make sure the image and sound are manufactured using your camcorder. It adopts the MTF measurement system for the contents of your camcorder if necessary (p. 24). To view your recordings on the model DCR-DVD308E. • Disc in a malfunction of recordings cannot be some... this manual • The LCD screens and the viewfinder images and indicators shown in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. • When connecting your camcorder to malfunction. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may be contrary to...
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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 to indicate the type of light from a subject coming into the lens. Read this manual • The operations available depend on the disc used.
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 to indicate the type of light from a subject coming into the lens. Read this manual • The operations available depend on the disc used.
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... after finalizing 58 Customizing your camcorder 14 " HOME" and " OPTION" - Table of Contents Read this before operating your camcorder 2 Subject examples and solutions 9 Enjoying with your camcorder What you can do with your camcorder 10 Choosing a disc 12 Using your camcorder What you can do with ... ease (Easy Handycam 29 Recording 32 Zooming 34 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCRDVD109E/DVD306E/DVD308E/ DVD708E 34 Recording in dark places (NightShot plus 35 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 35 Recording in mirror mode 35 Selecting ...
... after finalizing 58 Customizing your camcorder 14 " HOME" and " OPTION" - Table of Contents Read this before operating your camcorder 2 Subject examples and solutions 9 Enjoying with your camcorder What you can do with your camcorder 10 Choosing a disc 12 Using your camcorder What you can do with ... ease (Easy Handycam 29 Recording 32 Zooming 34 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCRDVD109E/DVD306E/DVD308E/ DVD708E 34 Recording in dark places (NightShot plus 35 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 35 Recording in mirror mode 35 Selecting ...
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... Guide" and software 79 Viewing "First Step Guide 81 Using a Macintosh computer 82 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 83 Warning indicators and messages 92 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 96 Maintenance and precautions 98 Specifications 106 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls 110 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 114 Glossary 117 Index 118 8
... Guide" and software 79 Viewing "First Step Guide 81 Using a Macintosh computer 82 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 83 Warning indicators and messages 92 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 96 Maintenance and precautions 98 Specifications 106 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls 110 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 114 Glossary 117 Index 118 8
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...a glance. b Notes • Still images can also be recorded only on "Memory Stick Duo." The precious moments you have to do with your camcorder Your camcorder records image data on 8cm DVD*. All you have captured on disc last for a long time. It is a high-capacity optical disc. 10 Realistic ... format and 5.1ch surround sound (p.34, 35) You can do is no matter how many times you play it back. Enjoying with your camcorder What you can record high quality widescreen images on a wide LCD screen that valuable recordings are stored in empty areas on the disc so there...
...a glance. b Notes • Still images can also be recorded only on "Memory Stick Duo." The precious moments you have to do with your camcorder Your camcorder records image data on 8cm DVD*. All you have captured on disc last for a long time. It is a high-capacity optical disc. 10 Realistic ... format and 5.1ch surround sound (p.34, 35) You can do is no matter how many times you play it back. Enjoying with your camcorder What you can record high quality widescreen images on a wide LCD screen that valuable recordings are stored in empty areas on the disc so there...
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...back on other DVD devices (p.42). 11 Using the supplied software to edit and copy (p.78) Picture Motion Browser, the software supplied with your camcorder allows you want to a computer without requiring playback. Enjoying with your camcorder A recorded disc can be played back on a variety of a computer that supports 8cm disc. Connecting... camcorder to a computer High-speed image transfer (p.78) Image data can be quickly transferred to view. b Notes • Some models may not support wide screen and ...
...back on other DVD devices (p.42). 11 Using the supplied software to edit and copy (p.78) Picture Motion Browser, the software supplied with your camcorder allows you want to a computer without requiring playback. Enjoying with your camcorder A recorded disc can be played back on a variety of a computer that supports 8cm disc. Connecting... camcorder to a computer High-speed image transfer (p.78) Image data can be quickly transferred to view. b Notes • Some models may not support wide screen and ...
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... a double-sided disc, you can be played back in DVD devices that support VR mode. A recording format that enables editing with your camcorder (deleting and rearranging the order of the disc. VIDEO mode and VR mode Glossary (p.117) 12 A recording format that is indicated as ... recordable time varies depending on both sides of the disc (p.98). Recording time Expected recordable time on one side of images). Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. This technology causes fluctuations in the...
... a double-sided disc, you can be played back in DVD devices that support VR mode. A recording format that enables editing with your camcorder (deleting and rearranging the order of the disc. VIDEO mode and VR mode Glossary (p.117) 12 A recording format that is indicated as ... recordable time varies depending on both sides of the disc (p.98). Recording time Expected recordable time on one side of images). Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. This technology causes fluctuations in the...
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...(57) z z z - - z z z Making longer recordings on a side of your DVD device to see whether it with your camcorder Disc format features Disc types and symbols Figures in parentheses ( ) indicate page numbers. DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-R DVD+R DL Symbols used in...of a disc - - - - Finalizing required to play on a computer. z z Deleting the most recent recording (47) z z z - - Enjoying with your camcorder (p.26). *3 Finalizing is not finalized may cause the computer to its original empty state (p.57). Deleting or editing recordings on the same disc (35) z z - ...
...(57) z z z - - z z z Making longer recordings on a side of your DVD device to see whether it with your camcorder Disc format features Disc types and symbols Figures in parentheses ( ) indicate page numbers. DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-R DVD+R DL Symbols used in...of a disc - - - - Finalizing required to play on a computer. z z Deleting the most recent recording (47) z z z - - Enjoying with your camcorder (p.26). *3 Finalizing is not finalized may cause the computer to its original empty state (p.57). Deleting or editing recordings on the same disc (35) z z - ...
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... the disc from [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p.56). 2Recording, playback, editing (See pages 32, 37, and 46.) What you can do with your camcorder depends on the type of disc (p.13). 3Viewing on your camcorder (See pages 30 and 37) You can also connect it to a TV for viewing (p.40). Using your... camcorder 1Preparing (See page 19 to 28.) Select the disc that best suits your camcorder? Yes No For long recording * Select the recording format and format the disc on your camcorder (p.26). Do you want to delete images and reuse the disc...
... the disc from [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p.56). 2Recording, playback, editing (See pages 32, 37, and 46.) What you can do with your camcorder depends on the type of disc (p.13). 3Viewing on your camcorder (See pages 30 and 37) You can also connect it to a TV for viewing (p.40). Using your... camcorder 1Preparing (See page 19 to 28.) Select the disc that best suits your camcorder? Yes No For long recording * Select the recording format and format the disc on your camcorder (p.26). Do you want to delete images and reuse the disc...
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... sold DVD, this disc can be played back without unfinalizing. Recordings cannot be played back in most DVD devices after finalizing. Enjoying with your camcorder 4Viewing on another DVD device (See pages 42, 55.) To view a disc recorded on your dealer. 15 But finalizing is required in a...The disc can be played back in some cases. Unfinalizing allows you need to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on disc type. Finalize The disc can be added without finalizing. Finalize DVD device / DVD recorder DVD drive b Notes • The ...
... sold DVD, this disc can be played back without unfinalizing. Recordings cannot be played back in most DVD devices after finalizing. Enjoying with your camcorder 4Viewing on another DVD device (See pages 42, 55.) To view a disc recorded on your dealer. 15 But finalizing is required in a...The disc can be played back in some cases. Unfinalizing allows you need to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on disc type. Finalize The disc can be added without finalizing. Finalize DVD device / DVD recorder DVD drive b Notes • The ...
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... DISC/MEMORY) category Items Page FINALIZE* 42 DISC SELECT GUIDE 56 FORMAT* 57 FORMAT* 58 UNFINALIZE 58 DISC INFO 55 (SETTINGS) category To customize your camcorder (p. 60). * You can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 29). the starting point for operations with your...
... DISC/MEMORY) category Items Page FINALIZE* 42 DISC SELECT GUIDE 56 FORMAT* 57 FORMAT* 58 UNFINALIZE 58 DISC INFO 55 (SETTINGS) category To customize your camcorder (p. 60). * You can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 29). the starting point for operations with your...
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When you want to use . HELP 1 Press (HOME). Example: [EDIT] 2 Press (HOME) A (or B). (HOME) B 5 Continue operation by following the guidance on your camcorder Using the HOME MENU 1 Turn the POWER switch to use . Example: (OTHERS) category 2 Touch (HELP). The bottom of the turns orange. (HELP) button 4 Touch the item you want to know something about the function of each item on the HOME MENU - The HOME MENU appears. (HOME) A 3 Touch the category you want to turn on the screen. To hide the HOME MENU screen Touch . Continued , 17 Enjoying with your camcorder.
When you want to use . HELP 1 Press (HOME). Example: [EDIT] 2 Press (HOME) A (or B). (HOME) B 5 Continue operation by following the guidance on your camcorder Using the HOME MENU 1 Turn the POWER switch to use . Example: (OTHERS) category 2 Touch (HELP). The bottom of the turns orange. (HELP) button 4 Touch the item you want to know something about the function of each item on the HOME MENU - The HOME MENU appears. (HOME) A 3 Touch the category you want to turn on the screen. To hide the HOME MENU screen Touch . Continued , 17 Enjoying with your camcorder.
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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. 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
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. 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
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The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. b Notes • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Step 2: Charging the battery pack POWER switch 2 1 3 Battery AC Adaptor Jack cover DC plug DC IN jack 4 4 Mains lead To the wall socket CHG (charge) ... the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the AC Adaptor. Match the v mark on the DC plug with the v mark on your camcorder. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery pack. 20 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. 1 Turn...
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. b Notes • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Step 2: Charging the battery pack POWER switch 2 1 3 Battery AC Adaptor Jack cover DC plug DC IN jack 4 4 Mains lead To the wall socket CHG (charge) ... the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the AC Adaptor. Match the v mark on the DC plug with the v mark on your camcorder. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery pack. 20 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. 1 Turn...
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...connected to 86 °F) is recommended). • The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder. • Do not use an NP-FH70/NPFH100 battery pack (DCR-DVD306E/ DVD308E/DVD708E). • We do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you use... your camcorder in the direction of the arrow until the respective lamp lights up. (Movie): To record movies (Still): To ...
...connected to 86 °F) is recommended). • The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder. • Do not use an NP-FH70/NPFH100 battery pack (DCR-DVD306E/ DVD308E/DVD708E). • We do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you use... your camcorder in the direction of the arrow until the respective lamp lights up. (Movie): To record movies (Still): To ...
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...disc, and can be cleared from the memory. To turn off automatically if you do not use your camcorder to be ready to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 70). You cannot operate your camcorder during playback (see page 65 for [DATA CODE]). • Refer to show messages in a specified ...minute in the same way, then touch [NEXT]. 7 Make sure that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set any operation attempted for your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be displayed during this time. • ...
...disc, and can be cleared from the memory. To turn off automatically if you do not use your camcorder to be ready to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 70). You cannot operate your camcorder during playback (see page 65 for [DATA CODE]). • Refer to show messages in a specified ...minute in the same way, then touch [NEXT]. 7 Make sure that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set any operation attempted for your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be displayed during this time. • ...