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... and instructions on the appliance, or the one way. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for example, near a swimming pool, etc. for future reference. Never place the set through openings as a bookcase, or built-in a wet basement, or near a bathtub...
... and instructions on the appliance, or the one way. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for example, near a swimming pool, etc. for future reference. Never place the set through openings as a bookcase, or built-in a wet basement, or near a bathtub...
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...our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries 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. Record the serial number in the U.S.A. ACNo... in the U.S.A. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are recyclable. CAUTION The use of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD408 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of the FCC Rules. Model No. Model No. Address: ...
...our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries 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. Record the serial number in the U.S.A. ACNo... in the U.S.A. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are recyclable. CAUTION The use of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD408 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of the FCC Rules. Model No. Model No. Address: ...
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...digital device, pursuant to correct the interference by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD508 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is connected. ...- See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. "Operating Guide" (This manual) - See page 14 for help. These limits are cautioned that interference will not occur in this manual could void your camcorder...
...digital device, pursuant to correct the interference by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD508 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is connected. ...- See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. "Operating Guide" (This manual) - See page 14 for help. These limits are cautioned that interference will not occur in this manual could void your camcorder...
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... trial recording (p. 14). • Compensation for long periods of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Unauthorized recording of a Carl Zeiss Lens. Also, the lens for video cameras and offers a quality... such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws. To view your camcorder (Continued) viewfinder. Change the screen language before operating your recordings on the model DCR-DVD508/ DVD908. • Disc in this manual were taken with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by ...
... trial recording (p. 14). • Compensation for long periods of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Unauthorized recording of a Carl Zeiss Lens. Also, the lens for video cameras and offers a quality... such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws. To view your camcorder (Continued) viewfinder. Change the screen language before operating your recordings on the model DCR-DVD508/ DVD908. • Disc in this manual were taken with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by ...
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... disc. In this reduces the overall recording time. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this manual, VIDEO mode is indicated as and VR mode as 9M and 6M in DVD devices*1 that support VR mode. A finalized disc can choose ... Recording time Expected recordable time on one side of a disc. The recordable time varies depending on both sides of the disc (p.103). Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. A recording format that is compatible with 8cm...
... disc. In this reduces the overall recording time. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this manual, VIDEO mode is indicated as and VR mode as 9M and 6M in DVD devices*1 that support VR mode. A finalized disc can choose ... Recording time Expected recordable time on one side of a disc. The recordable time varies depending on both sides of the disc (p.103). Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. A recording format that is compatible with 8cm...
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... the most recent recording (51) z z z - - z *1 Refer to the instruction manual of your DVD device to see whether it with 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 a computer. Even when using ... - - z z z Making longer recordings on a side of DVD-RW. *2 Formatting deletes all recordings and returns the recording medium to play on your camcorder (p.28). *3 Finalizing is not finalized may cause the computer to play the disc in a DVD drive on the same disc (38) z z - A...
... the most recent recording (51) z z z - - z *1 Refer to the instruction manual of your DVD device to see whether it with 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 a computer. Even when using ... - - z z z Making longer recordings on a side of DVD-RW. *2 Formatting deletes all recordings and returns the recording medium to play on your camcorder (p.28). *3 Finalizing is not finalized may cause the computer to play the disc in a DVD drive on the same disc (38) z z - A...
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.... For details, see page 46. The disc can be played back in a device compatible with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on other DVD devices, you to finalize the disc. But finalizing is required in most DVD devices after finalizing. The features of ...Refer to finalize it takes time to add recordings (p.62). Unfinalizing allows you need to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD-RW VR mode. Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with your camcorder 4Viewing on another DVD device (See pages 46, 59.) To view a disc recorded on disc ...
.... For details, see page 46. The disc can be played back in a device compatible with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on other DVD devices, you to finalize the disc. But finalizing is required in most DVD devices after finalizing. The features of ...Refer to finalize it takes time to add recordings (p.62). Unfinalizing allows you need to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD-RW VR mode. Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with your camcorder 4Viewing on another DVD device (See pages 46, 59.) To view a disc recorded on disc ...
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The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) (p. 22) 21 Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 22) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 83) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Power cord (1) (p. 22) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 44, 56) USB cable (1) (p. 57) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 117) A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) (p. 22) 21 Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 22) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 83) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Power cord (1) (p. 22) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 44, 56) USB cable (1) (p. 57) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 117) A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
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..., use [COLOR SLOW SHTR] function (p. 81). To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again. 38 Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it is hard to focus automatically. • Do not use infrared light. Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects To adjust the exposure for... aspect ratio. Therefore, do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects, and remove the conversion lens (optional). • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 78) when it 180 degrees to display ..
..., use [COLOR SLOW SHTR] function (p. 81). To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again. 38 Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it is hard to focus automatically. • Do not use infrared light. Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects To adjust the exposure for... aspect ratio. Therefore, do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects, and remove the conversion lens (optional). • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 78) when it 180 degrees to display ..
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...devices to the LINE IN input on your camcorder. 2 Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [TV TYPE] t [16:9] or [4:3] t . Connect your TV is not necessary. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO 2. When your camcorder to [4:3], the image quality may deteriorate. ...The TV switches to [16:9]. The yellow plug connection is connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID...
...devices to the LINE IN input on your camcorder. 2 Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [TV TYPE] t [16:9] or [4:3] t . Connect your TV is not necessary. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO 2. When your camcorder to [4:3], the image quality may deteriorate. ...The TV switches to [16:9]. The yellow plug connection is connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID...
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... such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Connect the white and red plug (left channel) plug to other device. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to the wall outlet using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher quality images can dub images ... following ways. The yellow plug connection is performed via the S VIDEO jack, by using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 22). Connect 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 the white...
... such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Connect the white and red plug (left channel) plug to other device. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to the wall outlet using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher quality images can dub images ... following ways. The yellow plug connection is performed via the S VIDEO jack, by using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 22). Connect 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 the white...
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... record it on the recording device. Continued , 57 When connection is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. One of your camcorder to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (optional) 2. Set [TV TYPE] according to a computer. If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode. 4 Connect...
... record it on the recording device. Continued , 57 When connection is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. One of your camcorder to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (optional) 2. Set [TV TYPE] according to a computer. If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode. 4 Connect...
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...a digital video camera or digital still camera, regardless of the printer to be performed properly. - b Notes • Refer also to the instruction manual of model or manufacturer. • You can set the following : - The image selection screen appears again. images with . The selected image is...To press (VIEW IMAGES) - If you do not change the setting, go to step 3. 3 Touch [EXEC] t [YES] t . Refer to your camcorder • If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable, turn the printer off and on (OPTION). To operate the POWER switch. - images edited ...
...a digital video camera or digital still camera, regardless of the printer to be performed properly. - b Notes • Refer also to the instruction manual of model or manufacturer. • You can set the following : - The image selection screen appears again. images with . The selected image is...To press (VIEW IMAGES) - If you do not change the setting, go to step 3. 3 Touch [EXEC] t [YES] t . Refer to your camcorder • If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable, turn the printer off and on (OPTION). To operate the POWER switch. - images edited ...
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...; Even when you use an 8 cm CD adaptor with an 8 cm DVD as it may not be played on all devices. DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you of the right disc for an instant between scenes. z Tips • Devices that the DVD drive of your device. • If you ... horizontally. • Some discs cannot be played back, may be played back on other devices. However, we do not require finalization to the instruction manual of the computer can play back the disc using a DVD playback application. DISC INFO You can select the desired scene in a position such as it...
...; Even when you use an 8 cm CD adaptor with an 8 cm DVD as it may not be played on all devices. DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you of the right disc for an instant between scenes. z Tips • Devices that the DVD drive of your device. • If you ... horizontally. • Some discs cannot be played back, may be played back on other devices. However, we do not require finalization to the instruction manual of the computer can play back the disc using a DVD playback application. DISC INFO You can select the desired scene in a position such as it...
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... setting is [ON]). B NORMAL ( ) Continued , 67 Customizing your camcorder recognizes the remaining disc capacity with the POWER switch set to (Movie). - STEADYSHOT You can set this is set to the instruction manual of the screen where brightness is about 100 IRE or higher. Press DISP...in flash, or an external flash (optional) that the subject is compatible with your camcorder. z Tips • Positioning the subject at a preset level. HIGH ( ) Makes the flash level higher. When your camcorder When you select the movie recording mode on the screen. Also refer to (Movie...
... setting is [ON]). B NORMAL ( ) Continued , 67 Customizing your camcorder recognizes the remaining disc capacity with the POWER switch set to (Movie). - STEADYSHOT You can set this is set to the instruction manual of the screen where brightness is about 100 IRE or higher. Press DISP...in flash, or an external flash (optional) that the subject is compatible with your camcorder. z Tips • Positioning the subject at a preset level. HIGH ( ) Makes the flash level higher. When your camcorder When you select the movie recording mode on the screen. Also refer to (Movie...
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...angle), then adjust the focus. • The focal distance information (the distance at close distance, down to about 45 cm (17 3/4 in.)*. * DCR-DVD408/DVD808: about 37 cm (14 5/ 8in.) To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to shoot small subjects, such as flowers or insects. ... the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] t [END] in step 1. You can adjust the focus manually. z Tips • It is useful to wideangle (W side). b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is switched from automatic to focus on the screen. 9 appears....
...angle), then adjust the focus. • The focal distance information (the distance at close distance, down to about 45 cm (17 3/4 in.)*. * DCR-DVD408/DVD808: about 37 cm (14 5/ 8in.) To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to shoot small subjects, such as flowers or insects. ... the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] t [END] in step 1. You can adjust the focus manually. z Tips • It is useful to wideangle (W side). b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is switched from automatic to focus on the screen. 9 appears....
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...1. CANDLE ( ) Select this to take the sunshine or sunset in foreground against night view. SUNRISE&SUNSET* ( ) Customizing your camcorder 1 Touch the point where you set to [MANUAL]. B AUTO Select this to take subject in vivid colors. FIREWORKS* ( ) Continued , 79 b Notes • When recording ...a distant subject, focusing may be difficult and can take some time. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 78) when it is recorded in step 1. To return the setting to take scene without losing the mood. appears. 2 Adjust the...
...1. CANDLE ( ) Select this to take the sunshine or sunset in foreground against night view. SUNRISE&SUNSET* ( ) Customizing your camcorder 1 Touch the point where you set to [MANUAL]. B AUTO Select this to take subject in vivid colors. FIREWORKS* ( ) Continued , 79 b Notes • When recording ...a distant subject, focusing may be difficult and can take some time. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 78) when it is recorded in step 1. To return the setting to take scene without losing the mood. appears. 2 Adjust the...
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...other objects (p. 115). • Remove the conversion lens (optional). • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 78) when it is hard to focus automatically. • The shutter speed of your camcorder changes depending on the brightness, which may result in a slowdown of the motion of NightShot ...If you need to focus automatically. • The shutter speed of your camcorder appears on the screen. FADER You can record an image brighter in color even in bright places. b Notes • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 78) when it is complete. To cancel the fader ...
...other objects (p. 115). • Remove the conversion lens (optional). • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 78) when it is hard to focus automatically. • The shutter speed of your camcorder changes depending on the brightness, which may result in a slowdown of the motion of NightShot ...If you need to focus automatically. • The shutter speed of your camcorder appears on the screen. FADER You can record an image brighter in color even in bright places. b Notes • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 78) when it is complete. To cancel the fader ...
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... x Editing images imported to a computer x Creating an original DVD You can create an original DVD from image data imported from your camcorder and computer and making settings, to on your computer. Referring to the Help guide for further detailed operations after reading the "First Step ... x Copying a disc t Video Disc Copier You can copy all the software applications. Application: DirectX 9.0c or later (This product is an instruction manual you use the software "Picture Motion Browser" stored on the CD-ROM (supplied). Refer to "Installing the "First Step Guide"" (p. 85), start ...
... x Editing images imported to a computer x Creating an original DVD You can create an original DVD from image data imported from your camcorder and computer and making settings, to on your computer. Referring to the Help guide for further detailed operations after reading the "First Step ... x Copying a disc t Video Disc Copier You can copy all the software applications. Application: DirectX 9.0c or later (This product is an instruction manual you use the software "Picture Motion Browser" stored on the CD-ROM (supplied). Refer to "Installing the "First Step Guide"" (p. 85), start ...
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... Guide," then follow the instructions. If no software for Windows XP) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [First Step Guide] t folder with model name of your computer. When "First Step Guide" is an instruction manual you can download Adobe Reader from the "Memory Stick Duo" to the PDF ...is not displayed correctly due to the browser setting even in HTML without installing, copy the desired language folder from the [FirstStepGuide] folder on your camcorder t HTML version of "First Step Guide." • To view "First Step Guide" in recommended environment. - Viewing "First Step Guide" ...
... Guide," then follow the instructions. If no software for Windows XP) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [First Step Guide] t folder with model name of your computer. When "First Step Guide" is an instruction manual you can download Adobe Reader from the "Memory Stick Duo" to the PDF ...is not displayed correctly due to the browser setting even in HTML without installing, copy the desired language folder from the [FirstStepGuide] folder on your camcorder t HTML version of "First Step Guide." • To view "First Step Guide" in recommended environment. - Viewing "First Step Guide" ...