User manual SONY DCR-DVD308

[. . . ] 2-319-496-11(1) Enjoying with your camcorder 12 Digital Video Camera Recorder Getting Started 21 Operating Guide Recording/Playback 31 Editing Utilizing recording media Customizing your camcorder Using a Computer Troubleshooting Additional Information 48 57 62 80 85 98 DCR-DVD108/DVD308/ DVD608/DVD708 US Quick 111 Reference Spanish Quick Guide/ 122 Guía rápida en español Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www. sony. net/ Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) -free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in China © 2007 Sony Corporation WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them. Cleaning Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. [. . . ] · Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects (p. · Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 75) 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 the image. z Tips · If you change the battery pack with [AUTO] selected, or take your camcorder outdoors after inside use (or vice versa), select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment. · If you change the [SCENE SELECTION] settings or move your camcorder outdoors during white balance setting with [ONE PUSH], you need to repeat the [ONE PUSH] operation. FADER You can record a transition with the following effects adding to the interval between scenes. 1 Select the desired effect in [STBY] (during fading in) or [REC] (during fading out) mode, then touch . The fader indicator stops flashing and disappears when the fade is complete. COLOR SLOW SHTR (Color Slow Shutter) When you set [COLOR SLOW SHTR] to [ON], you can record an image brighter in color even in dark places. To cancel [COLOR SLOW SHTR], touch [OFF]. b Notes · Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 75) 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 the image. To cancel the fader before starting the operation, touch [OFF] in step 1. If you press START/STOP, the setting is canceled. STBY REC Fading out Fading in WHITE FADER BLACK FADER S. NIGHTSHOT PLS (Super NightShot plus) The image will be recorded at a maximum of 16 times the sensitivity of NightShot plus recording if you set [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS] 78 D. EFFECT (Digital effect) When [OLD MOVIE] is selected, appears on the screen and you can record with an old movie-type atmosphere to your movies. To cancel [D. EFFECT], touch [OFF]. Press PHOTO to record still images when [SELF-TIMER] is set to [ON] and appears. To cancel the count down, touch [RESET]. To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF]. z Tips · You can also operate by pressing PHOTO on the Remote Commander (p. 114) (DCRDVD308/DVD708). PICT. EFFECT (Picture effect) You can add special effects to an image during recording or playback. B OFF Does not use [PICT. EFFECT] setting. FLASH MODE (DCRDVD308/DVD708) You can set this function when you use an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. Attach the external flash to the Active Interface Shoe (p. B ON ( ) Flashes every time. SEPIA Images appear in sepia. B&W Images appear in black and white. Customizing your camcorder PASTEL AUTO Flashes automatically. Images appear as a pale pastel drawing. MICREF LEVEL You can select the microphone level for recording sound. Select [LOW] when you want to record exciting and powerful sound in a concert hall, etc. B NORMAL Records various surround sounds, converting them into the certain level. LOW ( ) Records surround sound faithfully. This setting is not suitable for recording conversations. SELF-TIMER The self-timer records a still image about 10 seconds after being set. 79 Using a Computer What you can do with Windows computer When you install the "Picture Motion Browser" on a Windows computer from the supplied CD-ROM, you can enjoy the following operations. z Tips · See page 84 when you use a Macintosh computer. About "First Step Guide" The "First Step Guide" is an instruction manual you can refer to on your computer. [. . . ] · No toque la cara de grabación del disco ni la lente de captación. Cuando utilice un disco de doble cara, tenga cuidado de no ensuciar la superficie con huellas dactilares. · Es posible que se produzcan fallas en el funcionamiento de la videocámara si cierra la cubierta del disco con éste insertado incorrectamente. · No desconecte la alimentación durante el proceso de formateo. [. . . ]