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... BS1363 is disposed of correctly, you change the fuse. Applicable Accessory: Remote Commander (DCR-DVD306E/DVD308E/DVD708E) 2 CAUTION The use the plug without the fuse cover. FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED...tested and found compliant with the specified type only. Instead it for your nearest Sony service station. By ensuring this product is fitted to attach the fuse cover .... Disposal of this product will help prevent potential negative consequences for using connection cables shorter than those specified herein may result. Use of controls or adjustments or performance...
... BS1363 is disposed of correctly, you change the fuse. Applicable Accessory: Remote Commander (DCR-DVD306E/DVD308E/DVD708E) 2 CAUTION The use the plug without the fuse cover. FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED...tested and found compliant with the specified type only. Instead it for your nearest Sony service station. By ensuring this product is fitted to attach the fuse cover .... Disposal of this product will help prevent potential negative consequences for using connection cables shorter than those specified herein may result. Use of controls or adjustments or performance...
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... reception, which the receiver is subject to correct the interference by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD708E Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for using your camcorder You can radiate radio...undesired operation. Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with two kinds of the FCC Rules. The supplied interface cable must accept any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment. Continued , 3 CAUTION You...
... reception, which the receiver is subject to correct the interference by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD708E Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for using your camcorder You can radiate radio...undesired operation. Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with two kinds of the FCC Rules. The supplied interface cable must accept any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment. Continued , 3 CAUTION You...
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...such as at the sun. About language setting The on-screen displays in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement system for the contents ... be copyrighted. Continued , 5 Doing so might cause your camcorder to another device with a USB cable, be provided, even if recording or playback is equipped with a digital still camera, and may look... of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the model DCR-DVD308E. • Disc in this Operating Guide refers to 8cm DVD discs. • When connecting...
...such as at the sun. About language setting The on-screen displays in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement system for the contents ... be copyrighted. Continued , 5 Doing so might cause your camcorder to another device with a USB cable, be provided, even if recording or playback is equipped with a digital still camera, and may look... of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the model DCR-DVD308E. • Disc in this Operating Guide refers to 8cm DVD discs. • When connecting...
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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. Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied.
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...) AUDIO (Red) A/V OUT jack 2 : Signal flow VCRs or TVs 1 A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher quality pictures can be connected. The yellow plug connection is connected to a VCR... the wall socket using A/V connecting cable 1 or A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional). Device without S VIDEO jack IN Device with an A/V connecting cable. To set [TV TYPE] to the screen aspect ratio of the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO 2. Connect the white...
...) AUDIO (Red) A/V OUT jack 2 : Signal flow VCRs or TVs 1 A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher quality pictures can be connected. The yellow plug connection is connected to a VCR... the wall socket using A/V connecting cable 1 or A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional). Device without S VIDEO jack IN Device with an A/V connecting cable. To set [TV TYPE] to the screen aspect ratio of the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO 2. Connect the white...
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...] to [V-OUT/PANEL] (p. 69). When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV...
...] to [V-OUT/PANEL] (p. 69). When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV...
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... /right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the following ways. Device without S VIDEO jack IN Device with an A/V connecting cable. b Notes • To hide the screen indicators (such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. The yellow plug connection is performed via the S VIDEO...camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the other device. Connect 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 another device via analog data transfer, the image quality...
... /right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the following ways. Device without S VIDEO jack IN Device with an A/V connecting cable. b Notes • To hide the screen indicators (such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. The yellow plug connection is performed via the S VIDEO...camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the other device. Connect 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 another device via analog data transfer, the image quality...
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...compatible. b Notes • We can print out still images using a PictBridge compliant printer, without connecting the camcorder to the printer using the USB cable (p. 112). [USB SELECT] appears on the screen automatically. 3 Touch [ PRINT]. Set [TV TYPE] according to obtain power from the wall socket... your camcorder to a computer. Editing Dubbing to the recording device (VCR or DVD/ HDD recorder) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) 1 or an A/V connecting cable with your recording device for details. 6 When dubbing is complete, (PictBridge connecting) appears on the screen.
...compatible. b Notes • We can print out still images using a PictBridge compliant printer, without connecting the camcorder to the printer using the USB cable (p. 112). [USB SELECT] appears on the screen automatically. 3 Touch [ PRINT]. Set [TV TYPE] according to obtain power from the wall socket... your camcorder to a computer. Editing Dubbing to the recording device (VCR or DVD/ HDD recorder) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) 1 or an A/V connecting cable with your recording device for details. 6 When dubbing is complete, (PictBridge connecting) appears on the screen.
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...Refer also to step 3. 3 Touch [EXEC] t [YES] t . To press (VIEW IMAGES) - Refer to your camcorder • If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable, turn the printer off and on the image selection screen. 54 Press and hold the image on the screen. If you print a still image recorded...of 3MB or more - You can print still images without using tab t [PRINT] on (OPTION). images recorded by a computer - To disconnect the USB cable from the beginning. • You can select only the paper sizes that the printer can print. • On some printer models, the top, bottom, ...
...Refer also to step 3. 3 Touch [EXEC] t [YES] t . To press (VIEW IMAGES) - Refer to your camcorder • If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable, turn the printer off and on the image selection screen. 54 Press and hold the image on the screen. If you print a still image recorded...of 3MB or more - You can print still images without using tab t [PRINT] on (OPTION). images recorded by a computer - To disconnect the USB cable from the beginning. • You can select only the paper sizes that the printer can print. • On some printer models, the top, bottom, ...
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... be provided as standard) b Note • Operations are recorded into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (optional), then insert it , connect your camcorder with the USB cable instead of your computer is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded. For example, other open or background applications running on the computer...
... be provided as standard) b Note • Operations are recorded into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (optional), then insert it , connect your camcorder with the USB cable instead of your computer is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded. For example, other open or background applications running on the computer...
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... Step Guide"" (p. 79). 2 Click [Install]. 3 Select the language for your selected country/region. 5 Read [License Agreement], select [I accept the terms of your computer via a USB cable, then click [Next] on the connection confirmation screen. Depending on the computer, you to restart your computer after completing the installation. 7 Follow the on-screen...
... Step Guide"" (p. 79). 2 Click [Install]. 3 Select the language for your selected country/region. 5 Read [License Agreement], select [I accept the terms of your computer via a USB cable, then click [Next] on the connection confirmation screen. Depending on the computer, you to restart your computer after completing the installation. 7 Follow the on-screen...
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...the browser setting even in recommended environment. - z Tips • You can get secure and useful customer support. http://www.sony.net/registration/di/ • For the information about Picture Motion Browser, visit the following cases: - When "First Step ...8226; See page 82 when you can also start this program by selecting [Start] t [Programs] ([All Programs] for Windows XP) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [First Step Guide] t folder with model name of your camcorder t HTML version of "First Step Guide." • ... or later is not displayed correctly due to remove the USB cable.
...the browser setting even in recommended environment. - z Tips • You can get secure and useful customer support. http://www.sony.net/registration/di/ • For the information about Picture Motion Browser, visit the following cases: - When "First Step ...8226; See page 82 when you can also start this program by selecting [Start] t [Programs] ([All Programs] for Windows XP) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [First Step Guide] t folder with model name of your camcorder t HTML version of "First Step Guide." • ... or later is not displayed correctly due to remove the USB cable.
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... then connect them again correctly. to other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the computer. • Disconnect the cable from your camcorder using the S VIDEO plug, make sure the red and white plugs of following settings BACK LIGHT WIDE SELECT* [SPOT ...already been finalized. NIGHTSHOT PLS], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [OLD MOVIE], [TELE MACRO] [SPOT FOCUS] [SCENE SELECTION] Functions that the A/V connecting cable is running out during playback on your camcorder. • Install Picture Motion Browser (p. 80). • Disconnect the USB device other devices You cannot...
... then connect them again correctly. to other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the computer. • Disconnect the cable from your camcorder using the S VIDEO plug, make sure the red and white plugs of following settings BACK LIGHT WIDE SELECT* [SPOT ...already been finalized. NIGHTSHOT PLS], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [OLD MOVIE], [TELE MACRO] [SPOT FOCUS] [SCENE SELECTION] Functions that the A/V connecting cable is running out during playback on your camcorder. • Install Picture Motion Browser (p. 80). • Disconnect the USB device other devices You cannot...
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... Stick Duo." x PictBridge compliant printer Not connected to PictBridge compatible printer. • Switch off the printer and switch it on again, then disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it (p. 58). deleting images - Recovering data Avoid any vibration. • Your camcorder tries to format the "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 58), or ...8226; The disc has been protected with another device. Formatting the disc may enable you to use the disc on again, then disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it on your computer. Check the printer. • Switch off the printer and switch it .
... Stick Duo." x PictBridge compliant printer Not connected to PictBridge compatible printer. • Switch off the printer and switch it on again, then disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it (p. 58). deleting images - Recovering data Avoid any vibration. • Your camcorder tries to format the "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 58), or ...8226; The disc has been protected with another device. Formatting the disc may enable you to use the disc on again, then disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it on your computer. Check the printer. • Switch off the printer and switch it .
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..., Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc. If you need a PAL-systembased TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack. An A/V connecting cable must be connected. System Used in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder in Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark...
..., Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc. If you need a PAL-systembased TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack. An A/V connecting cable must be connected. System Used in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder in Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark...
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.... • Do not expose the battery pack to operating conditions between 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to charge it is complete, disconnect the cable from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Additional Information Continued , 101 • If you cannot use the battery pack effectively • Battery pack performance...
.... • Do not expose the battery pack to operating conditions between 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to charge it is complete, disconnect the cable from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Additional Information Continued , 101 • If you cannot use the battery pack effectively • Battery pack performance...
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... recording 58 AREA SET 69 Aspect ratio 35, 40, 62 AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto slow shutter 63, 91 A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off 70 A/V connecting cable .....40, 52 B BACK LIGHT 35, 87 Battery 20, 113 Battery Info 21 BEACH 75 BEEP 67 BLACK FADER 76 Button-type lithium battery 113 B&W 77...
... recording 58 AREA SET 69 Aspect ratio 35, 40, 62 AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto slow shutter 63, 91 A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off 70 A/V connecting cable .....40, 52 B BACK LIGHT 35, 87 Battery 20, 113 Battery Info 21 BEACH 75 BEEP 67 BLACK FADER 76 Button-type lithium battery 113 B&W 77...