2-319-640-11(1)
camcorder
Digital Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
DCR-DVD408/DVD508/
DVD808/DVD908
Customizing your
camcorder
Information
Quick
Reference
Spanish Quick Guide/
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Additional information on this product and answers
to frequently asked questions can be found at our
Customer Support Website.
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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.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
For your protection, please read these safety
instructions completely before operating
Cleaning
Unplug the set from the wall outlet before
cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners
or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened
with water for cleaning the exterior of the set.
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.
Installation
Water and Moisture
Use
Do not use power-line operated sets near water –
for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool, etc.
Power Sources
This set should be operated only from the type of
power source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of electrical power
supplied to your home, consult your dealer or
local power company. For those sets designed to
operate from battery power, or other sources, refer
to the operating instructions.
Power-Cord Protection
Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to the
plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord
exits from the appliance.
Polarization
This set may be equipped with a polarized ac
power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider
than the other).
This plug will fit into the power outlet only one
way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing
the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
plug by forcing it in.
Accessories
Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. The set may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious
damage to the set. Use only a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer.
Ventilation
The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided
for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable
operation of the set, and to protect it from
overheating, these slots and openings must never
be blocked or covered.
Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or
convenience receptacles beyond their capacity,
since this can result in fire or electric shock.
– Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth
or other materials.
Object and Liquid Entry
– Never block the slots and openings by placing
the set on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface.
– Never place the set in a confined space, such as
a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper
ventilation is provided.
Never push objects of any kind into the set
through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short out parts that could result
in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the set.
– Do not place the set near or over a radiator or
heat register, or where it is exposed to direct
sunlight.
Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Continued)
Lightning
Safety Check
For added protection for this set during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall
outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
This will prevent damage to the set due to
lightning and power-line surges.
Upon completion of any service or repairs to the
set, ask the service technician to perform routine
safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer)
to determine that the set is in safe operating
condition.
Service
Damage Requiring Service
Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
– When the power cord or plug is damaged or
frayed.
– If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the set.
– If the set has been exposed to rain or water.
– If the set has been subject to excessive shock by
being dropped, or the cabinet has been
damaged.
– If the set does not operate normally when
following the operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are specified in the
operating instructions. Improper adjustment of
other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the set to normal operation.
– When the set exhibits a distinct change in
performance – this indicates a need for service.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service the set yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Replacement parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer that have the same
characteristics as the original parts.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
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Read this before operating your camcorder
Before operating the unit, please read this
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future
reference.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the
bottom. Record the serial number in the space
provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever
you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this
product.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard. Use of controls or
adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
Model No. DCR-DVD
Serial No.
Model No. AC-
No.
Replace the battery with the specified type only.
Otherwise, fire or injury may result.
For customers in the U.S.A.
If you have any questions about this product, you
may call:
Sony Customer Information Center
1-800-222-SONY (7669).
The number below is for the FCC related matters
only.
For customers in the U.S.A. and
CANADA
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are
recyclable. You can help preserve
our environment by returning
your used rechargeable batteries
to the collection and recycling
location nearest you.
For more information regarding recycling of
rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-
8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DCR-DVD408
Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA
92127 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking
Lithium-Ion batteries.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued)
digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of
FCC Rules.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
For the State of California, USA only
Prechlorate Material - special handling may
apply. See
Model No.: DCR-DVD508
Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA
92127 U.S.A.
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains
perchlorate.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Notes on use
Your camcorder is supplied with two
kinds of operations guides.
CAUTION
– “Operating Guide” (This manual)
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
– “First Step Guide” for using your
camcorder with the computer connected
(stored on the supplied CD-ROM)
Types of the disc you can use in your
camcorder
You can use the following discs only.
– 8cm DVD-RW
Note
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications.
– 8cm DVD+RW
– 8cm DVD-R
– 8cm DVD+R DL
Use the discs with marks listed below. See
page 14 for details.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
For reliability durability of recording /
playback, we recommend that you use Sony
discs or discs with an
*(for
VIDEO CAMERA) mark for your
camcorder.
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
b Note
• Using a disc other than above may cause the
unsatisfactory recording/playback or you may
not be able to remove the disc from your
camcorder.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
* Depending on the place you bought, the disc has
mark.
The supplied interface cable must be used with the
equipment in order to comply with the limits for a
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Types of “Memory Stick” you can use
in your camcorder
You can use “Memory Stick Duo” marked
with
or
(p. 104).
Viewfinder
LCD screen
“Memory Stick Duo”
(This size can be used with your
camcorder.)
Battery
• The camcorder is not dustproofed,
dripproofed or waterproofed. See “About
“Memory Stick”
(You cannot use it in your camcorder.)
• To prevent discs from being broken or
recorded images from being lost, do not
do the following when either of the
respective lamps of the POWER switch
on:
• You cannot use any type of memory card
except “Memory Stick Duo.”
– to remove the battery pack or AC
Adaptor from the camcorder.
– to apply mechanical shock or vibration to
the camcorder.
• “Memory Stick PRO” and “Memory Stick
PRO Duo” can be used only with
“Memory Stick PRO” compatible
equipment.
• When connecting your camcorder to
another device with a USB cable, be sure
to insert the connector plug in the correct
way. Pushing the plug forcibly into the
terminal will damage the terminal and
may result in a malfunction of your
camcorder.
• Do not attach a label or the like on a
“Memory Stick Duo” or a Memory Stick
Duo Adaptor.
When using a “Memory Stick Duo”
with “Memory Stick” compatible
equipment
About menu items, LCD panel,
viewfinder, and lens
• A menu item that is grayed out is not
available under the current recording or
playback conditions.
Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo”
into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.
Memory Stick Duo Adaptor
• The LCD screen and the viewfinder are
manufactured using extremely high-
precision technology, so over 99.99% of
the pixels are operational for effective
use. However, there may be some tiny
black points and/or bright points (white,
red, blue, or green in color) that appear
constantly on the LCD screen and the
Using the camcorder
• Do not hold the camcorder by the
following parts.
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Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued)
viewfinder. These points are normal
results of the manufacturing process and
do not affect the recording in any way.
operating procedures. Change the screen
language before using your camcorder if
About this manual
• The LCD screens and the viewfinder
images and indicators shown in this
manual were taken with a digital still
camera, and may look different from what
you actually see.
Black point
White, red, blue or
green point
• Design and specifications of recording
media and other accessories are subject to
change without notice.
• The illustration used in this manual are
based on the model DCR-DVD508/
DVD908.
• Disc in this Operating Guide refers to 8cm
DVD discs.
• Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder,
or the lens to direct sunlight for long
periods of time may cause malfunctions.
• Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might
cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Take images of the sun only in low light
conditions, such as at dusk.
About the Carl Zeiss lens
Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl
Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by
Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony
On recording
• Before starting to record, test the
recording function to make sure the image
and sound are recorded without any
problems. You cannot delete images once
you record them on a DVD-R/DVD+R
DL. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial
recording (p. 14).
Corporation, and produces superior images.
It adopts the MTF measurement system for
video cameras and offers a quality typical
of a Carl Zeiss Lens. Also, the lens for your
camcorder is T -coated to suppress
unwanted reflections and faithfully
reproduce colors.
MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. The
number value indicates the amount of light
from a subject coming into the lens.
• Compensation for the contents of
recordings cannot be provided, even if
recording or playback is not possible due
to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage
media, etc.
About the marks used in this manual
• TV color systems differ depending on the
countries/regions. To view your
recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC
system-based TV.
• The operations available depend on the
disc used. The following marks are used
to indicate the type of disc you can use
for a particular operation.
• Television programs, films, video tapes,
and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials
may be contrary to the copyright laws.
About language setting
The on-screen displays in each local
language are used for illustrating the
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Table of Contents
Adjusting the exposure for backlit
Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3)
Read this before operating your
Subject examples and solutions
Recording the fast action in slow-
Playing back a series of still images
What you can do with your
Playing the picture on a TV
Making the disc compatible with
drives (Finalizing) .......................46
“
HOME” and “ OPTION”
menus ........................................18
Step 1: Checking supplied items
Step 2: Charging the battery pack
Step 3: Turning the power on, and
Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD
Changing the language setting
Printing recorded images
....................................................57
Step 4: Preparing for recording
Step 5: Inserting a disc or a
(MANAGE DISC/MEMORY)
Playing a disc on other devices
Finding the right disc (DISC
Deleting all scenes on the disc
Recording and playing back with
Recording sound with more presence
Recording high quality still images
....................................................... 37
Recording in dark places (NightShot)
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Table of Contents (Continued)
What you can do with the
What you can do with Windows
HOME MENU ............................ 64
Installing the “First Step Guide” and
Viewing “First Step Guide”
Using a Macintosh computer
Warning indicators and messages
Using your camcorder abroad
Maintenance and precautions
Activating functions using the
Identifying parts and controls
Indicators displayed during
Recording items on the OPTION
Functions set in the OPTION MENU
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Subject examples and solutions
Shooting
Getting a good shot
of a ski slope or
beach
Checking your golf
swing
Capturing still
images during
movie recording
A child on the stage
under a spot light
Fireworks with all
its splendor
Flowers in close-up
Focusing on the
dog on the left side
of the screen
A sleeping child
under dim light
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Enjoying with your camcorder
What you can do with your camcorder
Your camcorder records image data on 8cm DVD*.
It is more convenient than video tape and far more versatile.
Taking beautiful shots easily
Recorded images are stored in empty areas on the
disc so there is no risk that valuable recordings are
accidentally overwritten.
Since no rewinding is necessary prior to recording,
you can start shooting any time you desire.
b Notes
• Still images can be recorded only on "Memory Stick
Duo."
You can find a scene quickly using a VISUAL
The VISUAL INDEX screen allows you to check
recorded contents at a glance. All you have to do is
touch the scene you want to view.
The disc does not wear out no matter how many
times you play it back. The precious moments you
have captured on disc last for a long time.
Records widescreen format and 5.1ch surround
You can record high quality widescreen images on a wide
LCD screen that shows the same 16:9 angle of view as a
wide TV. Realistic 5.1ch surround sound can also be
directly recorded onto the disc.
*
DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is a high-capacity optical disc.
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A recorded disc can be played back on a variety of devices
You can play back recorded and finalized** discs on a home
DVD device, DVD recorder or DVD drive of a computer that
supports 8cm disc.
When finalizing the disc, you can create DVD menus to
enable quick access to scenes you want to view.
44)
Images recorded in widescreen format can be played back
on a wide TV with complete panoramic effect. Discs are also
recorded with 5.1ch surround sound to provide full sound on
a home theater.
Connecting camcorder to a computer
Image data can be quickly transferred to a computer
without requiring playback.
Computers with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) provide
even faster image transfer.
Picture Motion Browser, the software supplied with your
camcorder allows you to edit movies or still images stored
in your computer to create your original DVD. Copying
discs could not be easier enabling you to share your
precious moments with family and friends.
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Choosing a disc
Your camcorder is compatible with 8cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R and DVD+R DL.
It does not support 12cm discs.
Recording time
Expected recordable time on one side of the disc.
The recordable time varies depending on type of discs or recording mode.
Apporoximate recordable time
( ) : the minimum recording time
Recording mode
20 (18)
30 (18)
60 (44)
35 (32)
55 (32)
110 (80)
9M (HQ) (high quality)
6M (SP) (standard quality)
3M (LP) (long play)
z Tips
• Figures such as 9M and 6M in the table show the average bit rate. M stands for Mbps.
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 recording time of a disc. Movies containing
quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces the overall recording
time.
Recording format for DVD-RW
WhenyouuseaDVD-RW, you canchoosetherecordingformatfromVIDEOmodeorVR mode.
In this manual, VIDEO mode is indicated as
and VR mode as
.
A recording format that is compatible with most DVD devices, especially after
finalizing.
In VIDEO mode, only the most recent image can be erased.
A recording format that enables editing with your camcorder (deleting and
rearranging the order of images).
A finalized disc can be played back in DVD devices*1 that support VR mode.
VIDEO mode and VR mode
Glossary (p.121)
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Disc format features
Figures in parentheses ( ) indicate page numbers.
DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-R DVD+R DL
Disc types and symbols
Symbols used in this manual
Both 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 movie can be recorded
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Deleting or editing recordings on your camcorder
(50)
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Using a disc repeatedly even if the disc becomes
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full by formatting*2 (61)
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Creating the DVD menu when you finalize the disc
(49)
Making longer recordings on a side of a disc
–
*
1 Refer to the instruction manual of your DVD device to see whether it supports the VR mode of DVD-RW.
*2 Formatting deletes all recordings and returns the recording medium to its original empty state (p.61). Even
*
3 Finalizing is required to play the disc in a DVD drive on a computer. A DVD+RW that is not finalized may
cause the computer to malfunction.
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Using your camcorder
1Preparing
Select the disc that best suits your needs.
Do you want to delete or edit images on your
camcorder?
Yes
No
Do you want to delete images and reuse
the disc?
Yes
No
For long recording
z Tips
2Recording, playback, editing
3Viewing on your camcorder
You can also connect it to a TV for viewing
Continued on the next page
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4Viewing on another DVD device
To view a disc recorded on your camcorder on other DVD devices, you need to finalize
it first.
Finalize
DVD device /
DVD recorder
DVD drive
b Notes
• The less the recording volume of the disc is, the more it takes time to finalize the disc.
The features of a finalized disc depend on disc type.
Finalize
Finalize
Recordings cannot be
added even if there is free
space left.
Like commercially sold
DVD, this disc can be
played back in most DVD
devices after finalizing.
Unfinalizing allows you
Finalize
Finalize
Thedisccanbeplayedback
in a device compatible with
the DVD-RW VR mode.
Recordings can be added
without unfinalizing.
The disc can be played back without finalizing.
But finalizing is required in some cases.
Playback compatibility
Playback compatibility with any DVDdevice is not guaranteed. Refer to the instruction manual
supplied with your DVD device or consult your dealer.
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“ HOME” and “ OPTION”
- Taking advantage of two types of menus
“
HOME MENU” - the starting point for operations with your
camcorder
(HELP)
Category
B Categories and items of the HOME MENU
(CAMERA) category
(MANAGE DISC/MEMORY)
category
Items
Page
MOVIE*
Items
Page
PHOTO*
FINALIZE*
DISC SELECT GUIDE
FORMAT*
SMTH SLW REC
(VIEW IMAGES) category
FORMAT*
Items
Page
UNFINALIZE
DISC INFO
VISUAL INDEX*
PLAYLIST
(SETTINGS) category
(OTHERS) category
Items
Page
* You can also set these items during Easy
DELETE*
EDIT
available in the
(SETTINGS) category, see
PLAYLIST EDIT
PRINT
COMPUTER
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Using the HOME MENU
4
5
Touch the item you want to use.
Example: [EDIT]
1
Turn the POWER switch to turn
on your camcorder.
Continue operation by following
the guidance on the screen.
To hide the HOME MENU screen
2
Press
(HOME) A (or B).
Touch
.
When you want to know something
about the function of each item on the
HOME MENU - HELP
(HOME) B
1 Press
(HOME).
The HOME MENU appears.
(HOME) A
2 Touch
(HELP).
The bottom of the
turns orange.
(HELP) button
3
Touch the category you want to
use.
Example:
(OTHERS) category
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“
HOME” and “ OPTION” (Continued)
3 Touch the item you want to know the
content.
MOVIE
Records a movie.
Activate?
YES
NO
When you touch an item, its explanation
appears on the screen.
To apply the option, touch [YES],
otherwise, touch [NO].
To deactivate the HELP
Touch
(HELP) again in step 2.
Using the OPTION MENU
Just a touch on the screen during recording
or playback displays the functions available
at that moment. You will find it easy to
further details.
(OPTION)
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GSetttiengpSta1rte:d Checking supplied items
CD-ROM “Handycam Application
Software” (1) (p. 83)
Make sure that you have the following
items supplied with your camcorder.
The number in the parentheses indicates the
number of that item supplied.
Operating Guide (This manual) (1)
USB cable (1) (p. 57)
Wireless Remote Commander (1)
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1)
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack
POWER switch
2
1
DC IN jack
Battery
3
CHG
(charge) lamp
4
Power cord
DC plug AC Adaptor
4
Jack cover
To the wall outlet
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM”
attaching it to your camcorder.
4
5
Connect the power cord to the AC
Adaptor and the wall outlet.
b Notes
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and
charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp
turns off when the battery is fully
charged.
• You can use only "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack
H series.
1
2
Turn the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow to OFF
(CHG) (The default setting).
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from
the DC IN jack on your
camcorder.
Attach the battery pack by sliding
it in the direction of the arrow
until it clicks.
b Notes
Lift up the viewfinder and attach
the battery pack by sliding it in
the direction of the arrow until it
clicks.
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN
jack holding both the camcorder and the DC
plug.
3
Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack of your camcorder.
Open the jack cover, and connect the
DC plug of the AC Adaptor.
Match the v mark on the DC plug with
the v mark on your camcorder.
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pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the
information is displayed.
To remove the battery pack
1 Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
Remaining battery (approx.)
2 Raise the viewfinder.
3 Press the BATT (battery) release button
and remove the battery pack.
BATT (battery)
release button
Recording capacity (approx.)
Charging time
Approximate time (min.) required when
you fully charge a fully discharged battery
pack.
b Notes
• When you remove the battery pack or the AC
Battery pack
Charging time
135
Adaptor, make sure that the
(Movie) lamp/
NP-FH50
NP-FH60
(supplied)
135
When storing the battery pack
Fully discharge the battery before storing it
for an extended period.
NP-FH70
170
390
NP-FH100
To use an outside power source
Make the same connections as you do when
charging the battery pack. The battery pack
will not lose its charge in this case.
Recording time
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
DCR-DVD408/DVD808
To check the remaining battery
(Battery Info)
Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then
press DISP/BATT INFO.
Continuous
recording
time
Typical
recording
time*
Battery pack
NP-FH50
75
80
35
40
80
40
NP-FH60
(supplied)
100
105
105
160
170
170
375
395
395
50
50
50
NP-FH70
80
85
After a while, the approximate recordable
time and battery information appear for
about 7 seconds. You can view the battery
information for up to 20 seconds by
85
NP-FH100
185
195
195
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued)
DCR-DVD508/DVD908
DCR-DVD508/DVD908
Continuous
recording
time
Typical
recording
time*
LCD panel
opened*
LCD panel
closed
Battery pack
Battery pack
NP-FH50
110
145
120
160
NP-FH50
65
70
30
35
NP-FH60
(supplied)
70
35
NP-FH70
235
545
255
590
NP-FH60
(supplied)
90
45
NP-FH100
90
45
* When the LCD backlight is on.
90
45
NP-FH70
140
150
150
335
345
345
70
On the battery pack
• Before changing the battery pack, Turn the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn off the
75
75
(Movie) lamp/
(Still) lamp (p. 25).
NP-FH100
165
170
170
• The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during
charging, or Battery Info (p. 23) will not be
correctly displayed under the following
conditions:
– The battery pack is not attached correctly.
– The battery pack is damaged.
– The battery pack is worn-out (For Battery
Info only).
* Typical recording time shows the time when
you repeat recording start/stop, turning the
power on/off and zooming.
• The power will not be supplied from the battery
as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the
DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the
power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet.
b Notes
• All times measured with recording mode [SP]
under the following conditions:
Top: When the LCD backlight turns on.
Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off.
Bottom: Recording time when recording with
the viewfinder while the LCD panel is closed.
• When attaching an optional video light, it is
recommended that you use an NP-FH70/NP-
FH100 battery pack.
• We do not recommend using an NP-FH30,
which only allows short recording and playback
times, with your camcorder.
Playing time
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
DCR-DVD408/DVD808
On the charging/recording/playback time
• Times measured when using the camcorder at
25 °C (77 °F) (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is
recommended).
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
when you use your camcorder in low
temperatures.
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
depending on the conditions under which you
use your camcorder.
LCD panel
opened*
LCD panel
closed
Battery pack
NP-FH50
110
145
120
160
NP-FH60
(supplied)
NP-FH70
235
545
255
590
NP-FH100
On the AC Adaptor
• Use the nearby wall outlet when using the AC
Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the
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Step 3: Turning the
power on, and setting
the date and time
wall outlet immediately if any malfunction
occurs while using your camcorder.
• Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow
space, such as between a wall and furniture.
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC
Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic
objects. This may cause a malfunction.
• Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power
(house current) is still supplied to it while
Set the date and time when using this
camcorder for the first time. If you do not
set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET]
screen appears every time you turn on your
camcorder or change the POWER switch
position.
POWER switch
connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor.
1
While pressing the green button,
turn the POWER switch
repeatedly in the direction of the
arrow until the respective lamp
lights up.
(Movie): To record movies
(Still): To record still images
The [CLOCK SET] screen appears.
2
3
Select the desired geographical
area with v/V, then touch [NEXT].
Set [DST SET] or
[SUMMERTIME], then touch
[NEXT].
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Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time (Continued)
• The lens cover opens automatically when the
power is turned on. It closes when the playback
screen is selected, or the power is turned off.
• In the setting at the time of purchase, the power
turns off automatically if you leave your
camcorder without any operation attempted for
approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power
4
Set [Y] (year) with v/V.
1
1
AM
z Tips
• The date and time does not appear during
recording, but they are automatically recorded
on the disc, and can be displayed during
“World time difference.”
• If the buttons on the touch panel do not work
correctly, adjust the LCD screen
5
6
7
Select [M] with b/B, then set the
month with v/V.
Set [D] (day), hour and minute in
the same way, then touch [NEXT].
Changing the language setting
Make sure that the clock is
You can change the on-screen displays to
show messages in a specified language.
correctly set, then touch
.
The clock starts.
Touch
(HOME) t
You can set any year up to the year
2037.
(SETTINGS)t[CLOCK/
LANG]t[ LANGUAGE SET], then
select the desired language.
For midnight, set it to 12:00 AM.
For midday, set it to 12:00 PM.
To turn off the power
Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
To reset the date and time
Select
(HOME) t
(SETTINGS)
t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [CLOCK SET],
and set the date and time.
b Notes
• If you do not use your camcorder for about 3
months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets
discharged and the date and time settings may
be cleared from the memory. In that case,
charge the rechargeable battery and then set the
• It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to be
ready to shoot after the power is turned on. You
cannot operate your camcorder during this time.
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Step 4: Preparing for recording
• The information is displayed or hidden (display
y no display) each time you press DISP
BATT/INFO.
LCD panel
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best
angle to record or play (2).
Viewfinder
You can view images using the viewfinder
to avoid wearing down the battery, or when
the image seen on the LCD screen is poor.
190 degrees to the
camcorder
290 degrees
(max.)
Viewfinder
DISP/BATT INFO
Viewfinder lens
adjustment lever
Move it until the
image becomes
clear.
2180 degrees
(max.)
To turn off the LCD backlight to make
the battery last longer
z Tips
Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few
• You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder
seconds until
appears.
backlight by selecting
[SOUND/DISP SET] t [VF B.LIGHT] on the
(SETTINGS) t
This setting is practical when you use your
camcorder in bright conditions or you want
to save battery power. The recorded image
will not be affected by the setting. To turn
on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP/
BATT INFO for a few seconds until
disappears.
b Notes
• Do not press the buttons on the LCD frame
when you open or adjust the LCD panel.
z Tips
• If you open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens
side, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD
screen facing out. This is convenient during
playback operations.
• On the HOME MENU, touch
(SETTINGS)
t [SOUND/DISP SET] t [LCD BRIGHT]
screen.
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Step 5: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick
Duo”
Disc
A new 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-
R, or DVD+R DL is required for recording
(p. 14).
b Notes
• Remove dust or fingerprints from the disc
1
2
Check that the power of your
camcorder is on.
Set the disc with the label side facing
out when using a single-sided disc.
Turn the disc cover OPEN switch
in the direction of the arrow
(OPEN B).
4
Close the disc cover.
[DISC ACCESS] appears on the LCD
screen.
[PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on
the LCD screen.
It may take some time for the camcorder
to recognize the disc.
The disc cover slightly opens
automatically.
x DVD-RW/DVD+RW
A window appears to ask whether you
will use [DISC SELECT GUIDE].
Using [DISC SELECT GUIDE] lets you
format the disc by following the
guidance on the screen. If you do not
want to use it, proceed to step 5.
Disc cover
OPEN switch
Pickup lens
x DVD-R/DVD+R DL
You can start recording immediately
after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from
the LCD screen. You do not need to
proceed to steps after step 5.
ACCESS lamp
(Disc)
5
Touch the option that is right for
you on the screen.
When the disc cover
opens slightly, open
it further.
x DVD-RW
Select the recording format, [VIDEO]
3
Set the disc with the recording
side facing your camcorder, then
press the center of the disc until it
clicks.
.
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• If you catch the belt when closing the disc
cover, it may cause your camcorder to
malfunction.
• Do not touch the disc with the recording side or
x DVD+RW
Select the aspect ratio of the movie,
[16:9 WIDE] or [4:3], then touch
.
When using a double-sided disc, take care not to
smudge the surface with fingerprints.
• If you close the disc cover with the disc set
incorrectly, it may cause your camcorder to
malfunction.
6
7
Touch [YES].
Touch
when [Completed.] is
• Do not disconnect the power sources during
formatting.
displayed.
When the formatting is completed, you
can start recording on the disc.
• Do not apply shock or vibration to your
camcorder:
– while the ACCESS lamp is on
– while the ACCESS lamp is flashing
– while [DISC ACCESS] or [PREPARING TO
OPEN] is displayed on the LCD screen
z Tips
• When you use a DVD-RW while the Easy
recording format is fixed to VIDEO
mode.
• It may take some time to remove the disc
depending on the disc condition or recorded
materials.
• It may take up to 10 minutes to remove a disc if
it is damaged or is dirty with fingerprints, etc. In
that case, the disc might be damaged.
To remove the disc
1 Perform steps 1 and 2 to open the disc
cover.
z Tips
• You can remove the disc when a power source
is connected to your camcorder even when your
camcorder is turned off. However, the disc
2 Press the disc holder in the center of the
disc compartment, and remove the disc by
holding the edge.
• To delete all of the previously recorded images
from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use it
again to record new images, see “Deleting all
• You can check the right disc using [DISC
SELECT GUIDE] on the HOME MENU (page
60).
“Memory Stick Duo”
You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo”
marked with
or
b Notes
z Tips
• Be careful not to obstruct the operation with
your hand or other objects, etc., when opening
or closing the disc cover. Move the belt to the
bottom of the camcorder, then open or close the
disc cover.
• The number of recordable images vary,
depending on the image quality or the image
size. For details, see page 68.
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Step 5: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick Duo” (Continued)
1
2
Open the LCD panel.
Insert the “Memory Stick Duo”
into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot
in the right direction until it clicks.
Access lamp
(“Memory Stick Duo”)
To eject a “Memory Stick Duo”
Lightly push the "Memory Stick Duo" in
once.
b Notes
• When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your
camcorder is reading/writing data. Do not shake
or knock your camcorder, turn the power off,
eject the “Memory Stick Duo,” or remove the
battery pack. Otherwise, image data may be
damaged.
• If you insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the
slot in the wrong direction, the “Memory Stick
Duo,” the “Memory Stick Duo” slot, or image
data may be damaged.
• When inserting or ejecting the "Memory Stick
Duo," be careful with the "Memory Stick Duo"
from popping out and dropping.
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RecordinRg/Pelaycbaockrding and playing back with ease (Easy
Handycam)
Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can perform
recording or playing back operation without detailed settings. It also makes screen font size
larger for easy viewing.
A
I
If the POWER
switch is set to
OFF (CHG), turn
it while pressing
the green button.
E
C
F
B
D
H
R
Movies
Still Images
1
Turn the POWER
switch A until the
(Movie) lamp
1
Turn the POWER
switch A until the
(Still) lamp
turns on.
turns on.
2
3
Press EASY B.
2
Press EASY B.
appears on the LCD screen.
appears on the LCD screen.
Press START/STOP C or D to
start recording*.
3
Press PHOTO E to record a still
image**.
6
FlashingtLights up
[STBY]t[REC]
Press PHOTO
E lightly to
adjust the
Press PHOTO
E fully to
record the still
image.
To stop recording, press START/STOP
again.
focus.
*
Movies are recorded in the [SP] recording mode.
** Still images are recorded with the [FINE] quality on the "Memory Stick Duo."
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Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam) (Continued)
Viewing recorded movies/still images
1
2
Turn the POWER switch A to turn on your camcorder.
Press
(VIEW IMAGES) F (or G).
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. (It may take some time to
display the VISUAL INDEX screen.)
Returns to the
recording screen
Disc type
Previous
6 images
Appears with the image on
each of the tab that was
lastly played back/recorded
(B for the still image).
Next
6 images
Returns to the recording
screen
Displays the movies
Displays the still images
3
Start playing back.
Movies:
Touch
, then touch the movie you want to view.
Return (to the VISUAL
INDEX screen)
Toggles Play or
Pause as you touch
Beginning of the scene/
previous scene
Next scene
Stop (go to the
VISUAL INDEXscreen)
Reverse/ Forward
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Still images:
Touch , then touch the still image you want to view.
Return (to the VISUAL
INDEX screen)
Slide show button
Go to the VISUAL
INDEX screen
Previous/Next
z Tips
Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam
operation
You cannot use some buttons/functions
during Easy Handycam operation since
during Easy Handycam operation.] may
appear if operations not available during
Easy Handycam operation are attempted.
• The screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX
screen when the movies from the one you
selected through the one at the end of the list are
all played back.
• You can slow down the playback speed by
touching
during pause.
• You can adjust volume by selecting
(HOME) t
(SETTINGS) t [SOUND
SETTINGS] t [VOLUME], then with
To view movies on a disc on other
devices (Finalize)
To view movies stored on a disc on a DVD
device or a computer, you need to "finalize"
the disc. For details on finalize operation,
/
.
To cancel Easy Handycam operation
Press EASY B again.
from the screen.
disappears
Menu settings during Easy Handycam
operation
b Notes
• For DVD-R, DVD+R DL, you cannot reuse the
disc or record additional movies onto the disc
once you finalize the disc even if the disc has
free space.
Press
(HOME) H(or I) to display
the menu items available for setup changes
• During Easy Handycam operation, the DVD
menu is fixed to [STYLE1].
• You cannot record additional scenes on a
finalized disc during Easy Handycam operation
b Notes
• You can neither delete nor edit movies on the
disc during Easy Handycam operation.
• Most of the menu items automatically return to
the default settings. The settings of some menu
items are fixed. For more details, see page 88.
• DVD-RW are formatted in VIDEO mode
•
(OPTION) will not appear.
• Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to
add effects to images or change settings.
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Recording
(HOME) E
PHOTO F
(HOME) D
START/STOP C
POWER switch B
START/STOP A
b Notes
Adjusting the grip belt
recording is finished, it means data is still being
written onto the disc or “Memory Stick Duo.”
Do not apply shock or vibration to your
camcorder, and do not disconnect the battery or
AC Adaptor.
Adjust and fasten the grip belt as illustrated,
and hold your camcorder properly.
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Movies
Still Images
Movies are recorded on the disc. For
Still images are recorded on the “Memory
Stick Duo.” For the number of recordable
1
2
Turn the POWER
switch B until
1
2
Turn the POWER
switch B until the
(Still) lamp
the
(Movie)
lamp turns on.
turns on.
Press START/STOP A (or C).
Press PHOTO F.
Beep
FlashingtLights up
Press slightly
Click
Press full to
record
[STBY]t[REC]
to focus
To stop recording, press START/STOP
again.
appears next to
disappears, the image has been
recorded.
.When
To switch to the movie recording
mode using the
(HOME) button D
(or E)
Touch
(CAMERA) of HOME MENU
t [MOVIE] or [PHOTO].
To record high resolution still images
on the "Memory Stick Duo" during
movie recording (Dual Rec)
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Recording (Continued)
z Tips
Zooming
in further than 10×.
You can magnify images up to 10 times the
original size with the power zoom lever or
the zoom buttons below the LCD screen.
You can magnify images with the power
zoom lever or the zoom buttons.
Recording sound with more
presence (5.1ch surround
recording)
Sound picked up by the built-in microphone
is converted to 5.1ch surround sound and
recorded.
Built-in microphone
Wider range of view:
(Wide angle)
Your camcorder has Dolby Digital 5.1
Creator installed for recording 5.1ch
surround sound. Enjoy realistic sound when
playingthediscondevicesthatsupport5.1ch
surround sound.
Close view: (Telephoto)
Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround sound
Glossary (p.121)
Move the power zoom lever slightly for a
slower zoom. Move it further for a faster
zoom.
b Notes
• 5.1chsound isconvertedto2chwhen playedback
on your camcorder.
•
is displayed on the screen during 5.1ch
recording/playback.
b Notes
• Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom
lever. If you move your finger off the power
zoom lever, the operation sound of the power
zoom lever may also be recorded.
Using the flash
• You cannot change the zoom speed with the
zoom buttons on the LCD frame.
Flash
Flash charge
lamp
• The minimum possible distance between
camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp
focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide
angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for
telephoto.
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1 Set the POWER switch to
and press START/STOP to start movie
recording.
2 Press PHOTO fully.
After you start recording, and before you
finish, you can capture up to 3 frames of
still images from your movie.
(Movie),
Press (flash) repeatedly to select an
appropriate setting.
No indication (Auto flash): Automatically
flashes when there is insufficient ambient
light.
r
(Forced flash): Always uses the flash
regardless of the surrounding brightness.
r
Orange color
boxes indicate the
number of
(No flash): Records without flash.
recorded images.
When recording is
finished, the color
changes to orange.
b Notes
• The recommended distance to the subject when
using the built-in flash is approximately 0.3 to
2.5 m (1 to 8 feet).
• Remove any dust from the surface of the flash
lamp before using it. Flash effect may be
impaired if heat discoloration or dust obscures
the lamp.
• The flash charge lamp flickers while charging
the flash, and remains lit when the battery
charge is complete.
3 Press START/STOP to stop movie
recording.
Stored still images appear one by one, and
the images are stored onto the “Memory
Stick Duo.” When
disappears, the
image has been recorded.
• If you use the flash in bright places such as
when shooting a backlit subject, the flash may
not be effective.
• When attaching a conversion lens (optional) or a
filter (optional) to your camcorder, the flash
light does not emit light.
b Notes
• Do not eject the “Memory Stick Duo” before
recording is finished and the still images are
stored on the “Memory Stick Duo.”
• You cannot use the flash during Dual Rec.
z Tips
z Tips
• When the POWER switch is set to
(Movie), the size of still images becomes
4.6M (16:9 wide) or 3.4M (4:3) (DCR-
DVD508/DVD908).
• You can change the brightness of the flash by
prevent the redeye by setting [REDEYE
• When the POWER switch is set to
(Movie), the size of still images becomes
2.3M (16:9 wide) or 1.7M (4:3) (DCR-
DVD408/DVD808).
• You can record still images during recording
standby in the same way as when the POWER
Recording high quality still
images during movie recording
(Dual Rec)
switch is set to
with the flash.
(Still). You can also record
You can record high quality still images on
the “Memory Stick Duo” while recording a
movie on the disc.
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Recording (Continued)
Recording in dark places
(NightShot)
Recording in mirror mode
Infrared port
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees
to the lens side (2).
Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON. (
appears.)
z Tips
b Notes
• A mirror-image of the subject appears on the
LCD screen, but the image will be normal when
recorded.
• The NightShot and Super NightShot functions
use infrared light. Therefore, do not cover the
infrared port with your fingers or other objects,
and remove the conversion lens (optional).
Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9
or 4:3)
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 78)
when it is hard to focus automatically.
• Do not use the NightShot and Super NightShot
functions in bright places. This may cause a
malfunction.
POWER switch
z Tips
• To record an image brighter, use [SUPER
image more faithfully to the original colors, use
Adjusting the exposure for
backlit subjects
WIDE SELECT
To select the aspect ratio of the
movies
Turn the POWER switch until the
(Movie) lamp turns on, and press
WIDE SELECT repeatedly to select the
desired screen aspect ratio.
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects,
press BACK LIGHT to display .. To
cancel the back light function, press BACK
LIGHT again.
z Tips
• Differences in the angle of view between 16:9
(wide) and 4:3 vary depending on the zoom
position.
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• When you view the movie on a TV, set [TV
TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your TV
• When viewing 16:9 (wide) pictures with [TV
TYPE] set to [4:3], pictures may appear rough
depending on subjects.
2 Press
the HOME MENU.
3 Touch
4 Touch [SMTH SLW REC].
(HOME) A (or B) to display
(CAMERA).
To select the aspect ratio of the still
images
1 Turn the POWER switch until the
(Still) lamp turns on.
2 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to select
5 Press START/STOP.
An about 3 second-movie is recorded as a
12 second-slow-motion-movie.
When [Recording...] disappears, recording
is finished.
the desired screen aspect ratio.
b Notes
• The size of still images is [
wide) or [4.0M] (4:3) at the maximum (DCR-
DVD408/DVD808).
3.0M] (16:9
Touch
recording.
to cancel the smooth slow
• The size of still images is [
wide) or [6.1M] (4:3) at the maximum (DCR-
DVD508/DVD908).
4.6M] (16:9
To change the setting
Touch
(OPTION) t
, then select
the setting you want to change.
• [TIMING]
Select the recording start point after
START/STOP is pressed. The default
setting is [3sec AFTER].
z Tips
images.
Recording the fast action in
slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC)
Fast moving subjects and actions, which
cannot be captured under the ordinary
shooting conditions, can be shot in smooth
moving slow-motion for about 3 seconds.
This is useful to shoot fast actions such as a
golf or tennis swing.
[3sec AFTER]
[3sec BEFORE]
(HOME) B
• [RECORD SOUND]
Select [ON] ( ) to superimpose sounds
such as conversation on the slow motion
pictures. (The default setting is [OFF].)
Your camcorder records sounds for about
12 seconds while [Recording...] is
displayed in step 5.
(HOME) A
1 Turn the POWER switch to turn on the
camcorder.
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39
Recording (Continued)
b Notes
• Sounds are not recorded during the about 3
second-movie shooting.
• Image quality of [SMTH SLW REC] is not as
good as that of normal recording.
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Playback
Zoom lever F
POWER switch A
(HOME) E
(HOME) D
(VIEW IMAGES) C
(VIEW IMAGES) B
Turn the POWER switch A to turn on your camcorder.
Press
(VIEW IMAGES) B (or C).
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. (It may take some time to
display the VISUAL INDEX screen.)
Returns to the
recording screen
Disc type
Previous
Appears with the image on
each of the tab that was
lastly played back/recorded
(B for the still image).
6 images
Next
6 images
Returns to the
recording screen
(OPTION)
Displays the still images
Displays the movies
z Tips
• Moving the zoom lever F let you select whether to display 6 or 12 images on the VISUAL INDEX
screen. To fix this number, touch
(SETTINGS) in the HOME MENU t [VIEW IMAGES SET]
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41
Start playing back
Movies
Touch
tab and the movie to be played back.
The VISUAL INDEX screen reappears when playback from the selected movie until the
last movie is completed.
Return (to the VISUAL
INDEX screen)
Toggles Play or
Pause as you touch
Beginning of the scene/
previous scene
Next scene
Stop (go to the
VISUAL INDEXscreen)
(OPTION)
Reverse/ Forward
Still Images
Touch
tab and the still image to be played back.
Return (to the VISUAL
INDEX screen)
Slide show button
(OPTION)
Go to the VISUAL
INDEX screen
Previous/Next
• One touch makes the reverse/fast forward
approximately 5 times faster, two touches makes
it approximately 10 times* faster.
To switch to the playback mode
using the
(HOME) button D (or
E)
*
Approximately 8 times faster using a DVD+RW
Touch
INDEX]
(VIEW IMAGES) t [VISUAL
To adjust the movie volume
Touch
(OPTION) t
tab t
[VOLUME], then adjust it with
/
.
z Tips
• Touch
/
during pause to play back
movie slowly.
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Using PB zoom
Playing back a series of still
images (Slide show)
You can magnify still images from about
1.1 to 5 times the original size.
Magnification can be adjusted with the
power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on
the LCD frame.
Touch
screen.
on the still image playback
The slide show begins from the selected
image.
1 Play back the still images you want to
Touch
to stop the slide show. To
again.
magnify.
restart, touch
2 Magnify the still image with T
(Telephoto).
b Notes
• You cannot operate playback zoom during slide
show.
The screen is framed.
3 Touch the screen at the point you want
to display in the center of the displayed
frame.
z Tips
• You can set continuous slide show playback
using [SLIDE SHOW SET] on
(OPTION)
4 Adjust the magnification with W (Wide
t
tab. The default setting is [ON]
angle)/T (Telephoto).
(continuous playback).
To cancel, touch
.
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Playing the picture on a TV
Connect your camcorder to the input jack of TV or VCR using A/V connecting cable 1 or
A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO 2. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the
with the devices to be connected.
Device without
S VIDEO jack
Device with
S VIDEO jack
IN
IN
S VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
(Yellow)
(White)
(Red)
(White)
AUDIO
AUDIO
(Red)
A/V OUT jack
: Signal flow
VCRs or TVs
1 A/V connecting cable (supplied)
To set the aspect ratio according to the
connected TV (16:9/4:3)
Connect to the input jack of the other device.
2 A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO
(optional)
Change the setting according to the screen
aspect ratio of the TV you will view pictures
on.
When connecting to another device via the S
VIDEOjack, byusingan A/Vconnecting cable
with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher
quality pictures can be produced than with an
A/V connecting cable. Connect the white and
red plug (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO
plug(S VIDEOchannel)ofthe A/Vconnecting
cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional). The
yellow plug connection is not necessary. S
VIDEO connection only will not output audio.
1 Turn the POWER switch to turn on your
camcorder.
2 Touch
(HOME) t
(SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT
SETTINGS] t [TV TYPE] t [16:9] or
[4:3] t
.
b Notes
• When you connect your camcorder to a TV
compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system and play
back the disc, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. The TV
switches to full mode automatically. Refer also to
the instruction manuals supplied with your TV.
When your TV is connected to a VCR
Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN
input on the VCR. Set the input selector on
theVCRtoLINE(VIDEO1, VIDEO2, etc.),
if the VCR has an input selector.
• When you set [TV TYPE] to [4:3], the image
quality may deteriorate. Also, when the recorded
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picture’s aspect ratio switches between 16:9
(wide) and 4:3, the image may jitter.
• When you play back a picture recorded in 16:9
(wide) aspect ratio on a 4:3 TV not compatible
with the 16:9 (wide) signal, set [TV TYPE] to
[4:3].
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 or VCR.
z Tips
• You can display the counter on the TV screen by
setting [DISP OUTPUT] to [V-OUT/PANEL]
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Making the disc compatible with playback on
other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing)
Finalizing makes the recorded disc compatible for playback with other devices and DVD
drives of computers.
Before finalizing, you can select the style of the DVD menu which displays the image list
(p. 49).
Whether finalizing is required depends on the type of disc.
DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+R DL require finalizing.
DVD+RW do not require finalizing except in the following cases:
1 To create a DVD menu
2 To play back on a computer DVD drive
3 If the disc has a short total recording time (less than 5 min in HQ mode, 8 min in SP mode, or
15 min in LP mode)
b Notes
• Playback compatibility with all device is not guaranteed.
• No DVD menu is created for DVD-RW (VR mode).
Operation flow
To play back a disc in a DVD device for the first time (p.48)
Playback on
other DVD device
Finalize
Incase1,
2 or 3.
Makedesiredsettingsfor
the DVD menu.
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To add recordings to a finalized disc (p.62)
Recordings cannot be
added.
Make a new
recording
Unfinalize the disc.
Recordings can be added as usual.
When the DVD menu has been created, a
confirmationscreenpromptsyoutoconfirmthat
you wish to add a recording.
b Notes
• Even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you cannot record additional movies onto the disc
after finalizing the disc during Easy Handycam operation. To do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation
To play back a disc in a DVD device after adding a recording (p.48)
Playback on
other DVD device
Finalize
Only in case 1
Makedesiredsettingsfor
the DVD menu.
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Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices or DVD drives
(Finalizing) (Continued)
Finalizing a disc
b Notes
• It takes from a minute to a maximum of several
hours to finalize a disc. The shorter the amount
of material recorded on the disc, the longer it
takes for finalizing.
• Use the AC Adaptor as the power source to
prevent your camcorder from running out of
power during finalizing.
5
6
Touch [YES] t [YES].
Finalizing starts.
When [Completed.] appears,
touch
.
• When you finalize a double-sided disc, you
must finalize each side of the disc individually.
b Notes
• Do not apply shock or vibration to your
camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC
Adaptor during finalizing.
When you need to disconnect the AC Adaptor,
make sure that the power of your camcorder is
set to off and disconnect the AC Adaptor after
1
Place your camcorder in a stable
position, and connect the AC
Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your
camcorder.
the
(Movie) or
(Still) lamp goes off.
Finalizing restarts when you connect the AC
Adaptor and turn on your camcorder again.
You cannot remove the disc until the finalizing
operation is completed.
2
3
4
Turn on the power by turning the
POWER switch.
• When using the discs other than DVD-RW (VR
mode),
Z flashes after finalizing is
completed on the recording standby screen of
your camcorder. Remove the disc from your
camcorder.
Insert the disc that you want to
finalize.
z Tips
• When you set to create a DVD menu and
finalize the disc, the DVD menu appears for a
few seconds while finalizing the disc.
• After the disc is finalized, the disc type/
recording format indicator changes as shown
below:
Touch
(MANAGE DISC/
MEMORY) of the
(HOME)
menu t [FINALIZE].
DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)
DVD-RW (VR mode)
DVD+RW
To select a DVD menu style, touch
(OPTION) t [DVD MENU]
DVD-R
DVD+R DL
disc using [STYLE1] (default setting).
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Editing (OTHERS) category Deleting images
You can delete the images recorded on a
This category enables you to edit or print
disc or a “Memory Stick Duo” using your
camcorder.
images on a disc or "Memory Stick Duo,"
or copy them onto your computer for
Insert a recorded disc or “Memory Stick
viewing, editing or creating an original
Duo” into your camcorder.
DVD.
b Notes
• You cannot retrieve the deleted images.
• You cannot delete movies during Easy
Handycam operation. Cancel the Easy
Handycam operation first.
z Tips
(OTHERS) category
• You can select up to 100 images at once.
• You can delete images on the playback screen
Item list
from [DELETE] under
tab.
(OPTION) t
DELETE
You can delete images on a disc or a
"Memory Stick Duo" (p. 50).
Deleting the movies on the disc
EDIT
You can edit the images on a disc or a
“Memory Stick Duo” (p. 52).
1
Touch
(OTHERS) of the
PLAYLIST EDIT
You can create and edit a Playlist (p. 53).
(HOME) menu t [DELETE].
PRINT
2
3
4
Touch [
Touch [
DELETE].
DELETE].
You can print still images on a connected
COMPUTER
You can connect your camcorder to a
Touch the image that you want to
delete.
The selected image is marked with
Press and hold the image on the LCD
screen to confirm the image.
.
50
Touch
screen.
to return to the previous
Deleting the still images in the
“Memory Stick Duo”
5
Touch
t [YES] t
.
1
Touch
(OTHERS) of the
(HOME) menu t [DELETE].
To delete all movies on the disc at one
time
2
3
4
Touch [
DELETE].
Touch [ DELETE].
[YES] t [YES] t
DELETE ALL] t
.
To delete the most recently recorded
movie
DVD
Touch the still image that you
want to delete.
+RW
LAST SCENE DEL]
t
t [YES] t .
b Notes
• Do not remove the battery pack or the AC
Adaptor from your camcorder while editing
images. It may damage the disc.
• If the deleted movie is included in the Playlist
Playlist.
• Even if you delete unnecessary images from the
disc, the remaining disc capacity may not
increase as much as you can make additional
recording.
• To delete all images recorded in the disc and
restore the original capacity of the disc, format
The selected still image is marked with
.
Press and hold the still image on the LCD
screen to confirm the still image.
Touch
to return to the previous
screen.
5
Touch
t [YES] t
.
To delete all still images on the
“Memory Stick Duo”
z Tips
• The images recorded by this camcorder and
stored onto a disc are called "original."
[YES] t [YES] t
.
b Notes
• You cannot delete still images in the following
cases:
– "Memory Stick Duo" is write-protected.
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Deleting images (Continued)
Dividing the image
– write-protection is set to the still images by
the other device.
b Notes
z Tips
• You cannot divide movies during Easy
Handycam operation. Cancel the Easy
Handycam operation first.
• To delete all images recorded on the “Memory
Stick Duo,” format the “Memory Stick Duo”
1
Touch
(OTHERS) of the
(HOME) menu t [EDIT].
2
3
Touch [DIVIDE].
Touch the movie that you want to
divide.
The selected movie starts playing.
4
Touch
at the point where
you want to divide the movie into
the scenes.
The movie pauses.
Adjusts the dividing point more
precisely after the dividing point has
been selected with
.
Returns to the beginning of the
selected movie.
Play and pause toggles as you press
.
5
Touch
t [YES] t
.
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Creating the Playlist
b Notes
• Movies cannot be restored once they are
divided.
• Do not remove the battery pack or the AC
Adaptor from your camcorder while editing
images. It may damage the disc.
• Even if the divided movie is included in the
Playlist, the movie is not divided in the Playlist.
• A slight difference may occur from the point
A Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of
the movies that you have selected. The
original scenes are not changed even
though you edit or delete the scenes in the
Playlist.
Make sure to insert the recorded disc into
your camcorder.
where you touch
and the actual dividing
point, as your camcorder selects the dividing
point based on about half-second increments.
b Notes
• You cannot add or edit movies during Easy
Handycam operation. Cancel the Easy
Handycam operation first.
1
2
Touch
(OTHERS) of the
(HOME) menu t [PLAYLIST
EDIT].
Touch [
ADD].
3
Touch the scene that you want to
add to the Playlist.
.
The selected scene is marked with
.
Press and hold the image on the LCD
screen to confirm the image.
Touch
to return to the previous
screen.
4
Touch
t [YES] t
.
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Creating the Playlist (Continued)
2 Touch [ERASE].
To add all the movies on the disc in
the Playlist
To erase all images at a time, touch
[ERASE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t
.
t [YES] t
.
3 Touch the image that you want to erase
from the Playlist.
b Notes
• Do not remove the battery pack or the AC
Adaptor from your camcorder while editing the
Playlist. It may damage the disc.
z Tips
• You can add a maximum of 999 movies to the
Playlist.
• You can add a movie when viewing it using
The selected image is marked with
.
[
ADD] on
(OPTION)t
tab.
Press and hold the image on the LCD
screen to confirm the image.
Playing the Playlist
Touch
screen.
to return to the previous
Make sure to insert the disc on which the
Playlist is added into your camcorder.
4 Touch
t [YES] t
.
z Tips
• The original images are not changed even if you
erase the images from the Playlist.
1
Touch
(VIEW IMAGES) of the
(HOME) menu t [PLAYLIST].
The images added to the Playlist are
displayed on the screen.
Changing the order within the Playlist
1 Touch
(OTHERS) of the
(HOME) menu t [PLAYLIST EDIT].
2 Touch [MOVE].
3 Select the image that you want to move.
2
Touch the scene from which you
want to play back.
The selected scene is marked with
.
The Playlist is played back from the
selected scene to the end, then the
screen returns to the Playlist screen.
Press and hold the image on the LCD
screen to confirm the image.
Touch
to return to the previous
screen.
4 Touch
.
To erase added images from the
Playlist at a time
1 Touch
(OTHERS) of the
(HOME) menu t [PLAYLIST EDIT].
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5 Select the destination with [T]/[t].
z Tips
• The original movies are not changed even if you
divide the movie in the Playlist.
Destination bar
Press and hold the image on the LCD
screen to confirm the image.
6 Touch
t [YES] t
.
z Tips
• When you select multiple images, the images
are moved following the order appeared in the
Playlist.
Dividing a movie within the Playlist
1 Touch
(OTHERS) of the
(HOME) menu t [PLAYLIST EDIT].
2 Touch [DIVIDE].
3 Select the movie that you want to divide.
The playback of the selected movie
starts.
4 Touch
at the point where you want
to divide the movie into scenes.
The movie pauses.
Play and pause toggles as you press
.
5 Touch
t [YES] t
.
b Notes
• A slight difference may occur from the point
where you touch and the actual dividing
point, as your camcorder selects the dividing
point based on about half-second increments.
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Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders
You can dub images played back on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs
or DVD/HDD recorders. Connect the device in either of the following ways.
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation
(p. 22). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
b Notes
• Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate.
Device without
S VIDEO jack
Device with
S VIDEO jack
IN
IN
S VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
(Yellow)
(White)
(Red)
(White)
AUDIO
AUDIO
(Red)
VCRs or DVD/
HDD recorders
A/V OUT jack
: Video/Signal flow
b Notes
A A/V connecting cable (supplied)
Connect to the input jack of the other
device.
• To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter,
etc.) on the screen of the monitor device
connected, set
SETTINGS] t [DISP OUTPUT] t [LCD
PANEL] (the default setting) on the HOME
• To record the date/time and camera settings
• When you are connecting 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 (left
channel) plug to the audio input jack on the
device.
(SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT
B A/V connecting cable with S
VIDEO (optional)
When connecting to another device via
the S VIDEO jack, by using an A/V
connecting cable with an S VIDEO
cable (optional), higher quality images
can be produced than with an A/V
connecting cable. Connect the white and
red plug (left/right audio) and the S
VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the
A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO
cable (optional). The yellow plug
connection is not necessary. S VIDEO
connection only will not output audio.
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Printing recorded
images (PictBridge
compliant printer)
You can print out still images using a
PictBridge compliant printer, without
connecting the camcorder to a computer.
1
2
Insert the recorded disc into your
camcorder.
Turn on your camcorder, and
press
(VIEW IMAGES).
Connect your camcorder to the AC Adaptor
to obtain power from the wall outlet (p. 22).
Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” containing
still images into your camcorder and turn
on the printer.
Set [TV TYPE] according to the display
device (p. 44).
3
4
Insert the recording media in the
recording device.
Connecting your camcorder to
the printer
If your recording device has an input
selector, set it to the input mode.
1
2
Turn on your camcorder.
Connect your camcorder to the
recording device (VCR or DVD/
HDD recorder) with the A/V
connecting cable (supplied) 1 or
an A/V connecting cable with S
VIDEO (optional) 2.
Connect the (USB) jack of your
camcorder to the printer using
the USB cable (p. 114).
[USB SELECT] appears on the screen
automatically.
Connect your camcorder to the input
jacks of the recording device.
3
Touch [
PRINT].
5
6
Start the playback on your
camcorder, and record it on the
recording device.
When connection is complete,
(PictBridge connecting) appears on
the screen.
Refer to the instruction manuals
supplied with your recording device for
details.
When dubbing is finished, stop
the recording device, and then
your camcorder.
One of the still images stored on the
“Memory Stick Duo” will be displayed.
b Notes
• We can guarantee the operation of only models
that are PictBridge compatible.
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57
Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) (Continued)
b Notes
• Refer also to the instruction manual of the
Printing
printer to be used.
• Do not attempt the following operations when
is on the screen. The operations may not be
performed properly.
1
Touch the still image to be
printed.
– To operate the POWER switch.
– To press
(VIEW IMAGES)
– To disconnect the USB cable from the printer.
– To remove the “Memory Stick Duo” from
your camcorder
• If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB
cable, turn the printer off and on again, and
restart the operation from the beginning.
• You can select only the paper sizes that the
printer can print.
• On some printer models, the top, bottom, right,
and left edges of images may be trimmed. If you
print a still image recorded in a 16:9 (wide)
ratio, the left and right ends of the image may be
trimmed widely.
The selected image is marked with
.
Press and hold the image on the LCD
screen to confirm the image.
Touch
screen.
to return to the previous
• Some printer models may not support the date
printing function. Refer to your printer’s
instruction manual for details.
• You may not be able to print the following:
– images edited by a computer
– images recorded by other devices
– images of 3MB or more
– images with a pixel size larger than
2848×2136
2
3
Touch
(OPTION), set the
following options, then touch
.
[COPIES]: Set number of copies of a
still image to be printed. You can set up
to 20 copies.
[DATE/TIME]: Select [DATE],
[DAY&TIME], or [OFF] (no date/time
printed).
z Tips
• PictBridge is an industry standard established
by the Camera & Imaging Products Association
(CIPA). You can print still images without using
a computer by connecting a printer directly to a
digital video camera or digital still camera,
regardless of model or manufacturer.
[SIZE]: Select the paper size.
If you do not change the setting, go to
• You can print a still image when viewing it
Touch [EXEC] t [YES] t
The image selection screen appears
again.
.
using
tab t [PRINT] on
(OPTION).
To finish printing
Touch
on the image selection screen.
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Utilizing recording media
(MANAGE DISC/
Playing a disc on
other devices
MEMORY) category
This category enables you to use a disc or a
“Memory Stick Duo” for various purposes.
Playing a disc on other devices
movies recorded by your camcorder on
other DVD devices. However, we do not
guarantee proper playback on all devices.
DVD+RW do not require finalization to be
played back on other devices.
(MANAGE DISC/MEMORY)
category
b Notes
• Do not use an 8 cm CD adaptor with an 8 cm
DVD as it may cause a malfunction.
Item list
FINALIZE
You can enable discs to be played on other
devices by finalizing them (p. 46).
• Make sure that a vertically installed device is
placed in a position such as that the disc can be
placed horizontally.
• Some discs cannot be played back, may freeze
for an instant between scenes. Some functions
may be disabled on some devices.
DISC SELECT GUIDE
Your camcorder advises you of the right
disc for your purpose (p. 60).
z Tips
• Devices that support subtitles can display the
recording date and time where the subtitles
manual of your device.
can select the desired scene in the menu.
FORMAT
You can format and use the disc again
Playing a disc on a computer
FORMAT
You can format and use the “Memory Stick
You can play a disc on a computer if a
DVD playback application is installed on
the computer.
Insert the finalized disc into the DVD drive
on your computer, and play back the disc
using a DVD playback application.
UNFINALIZE
You can unfinalize a disc and record more
b Notes
DISC INFO
• Even when you use a DVD+RW, you must
a malfunction.
You can display the disc information.
• Make sure that the DVD drive of the computer
can play an 8 cm DVD.
• Do not use an 8 cm CD adaptor with an 8 cm
DVD as it may cause a malfunction.
• The disc may not be played back, or the movies
may not be played smoothly on some
computers.
Continued ,
59
(continued)
Finding the right disc
(DISC SELECT GUIDE)
Select the option that is right for you on the
screen, then you will be informed of the
appropriate disc for your purposes.
• Movies stored on a disc cannot be copied
directly onto a computer to be played back or
edited.
z Tips
• For details on operations and procedures, see the
“First Step Guide” on the supplied CD-ROM
1
Touch
MEMORY) of the
(MANAGE DISC/
(HOME).
The volume label of the disc
The date when the disc was first used is
recorded (the default setting is 0:00AM
January 1, 2007).
<e.g.>
When the disc was first used at 0:00 pm on
January 1st 2007:
2007_01_01_00H00M_AM
2
3
Touch [DISC SELECT GUIDE].
Touch the option that is right for
you on the screen.
Volume
label
When you answer all the questions, you
will be informed of the right disc for
you.
If you insert the same type of disc as
indicated in [DISC SELECT GUIDE],
you can format it with your selected
settings.
z Tips
• Images on discs are stored in the following
folders:
– DVD-RW (VR mode)
DVD_RTAV folder
– Other discs and modes
VIDEO_TS folder
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Deleting all scenes on the disc (Formatting)
Formatting the disc
4
Touch
MEMORY) of the
FORMAT].
(MANAGE DISC/
(HOME) t
[
Formatting makes the recorded disc new
and reusable by deleting all the data
recorded on the disc. The recording
capacity of the disc is recovered by
formatting it.
A DVD-R/DVD+R DL cannot be
formatted. Replace it with a new
disc.
• Perform the following steps if your disc is
DVD-RW or DVD+RW.
x DVD-RW
Select [VIDEO] or [VR] for the
.
x DVD+RW
Select the aspect ratio of the movie,
If you format a finalized disc
[16:9 WIDE] or [4:3], then touch
.
• A DVD-RW (in VIDEO mode) returns to
the unfinalized state. The disc must be
finalized again to view its contents on
other devices.
• In the case of a DVD-RW (VR mode)/
DVD+RW, formatting deletes all images
on a finalized disc. One of the following
5
6
Touch [YES].
Touch
when [Completed.] is
displayed.
icons,
or
, appears on the
screen, but there is no need to finalize the
disc again before playing the disc on other
devices.*
b Notes
* To create the DVD menu on a DVD+RW,
• Use the AC Adaptor as the power source to
prevent your camcorder from running out of
power during formatting.
• Do not apply shock or vibration to your
camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC
Adaptor during formatting.
• When you use a double-sided disc, formatting is
required on each side. You can format each side
in the different recording format.
1
Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack on your camcorder,
then connect the power cord to
the wall outlet.
• In the case of DVD+RW , you cannot change
the movie aspect ratio midway. Format the disc
again to change the aspect ratio.
• You cannot format a disc that has been
protected on other devices. Cancel the
protection with the original device, and then
format it.
2
3
Turn on your camcorder.
Insert the disc that you want to
format into your camcorder.
z Tips
• When you use a DVD-RW while the Easy
format is fixed to the VIDEO mode.
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61
(Formatting) (continued)
Recording additional
scenes after finalizing
Formatting the “Memory Stick
Duo”
You can record additional movies on the
finalized DVD-RWs/DVD+RWs after the
following steps, if the disc has free space.
When using the finalized DVD-RW
Formatting deletes all images on a
“Memory Stick Duo.”
(VR mode), you can record
additional movies on the disc
without an additional steps.
1
2
Turn on your camcorder.
Insert the "Memory Stick Duo"
that you want to format into your
camcorder.
When using a DVD-RW (VIDEO
mode)(Unfinalizing)
1
Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack on your camcorder,
then connect the power cord to
the wall outlet.
3
Touch
MEMORY) of the
FORMAT]
(MANAGE DISC/
(HOME) t
[
2
3
Turn on your camcorder.
Insert the finalized disc into your
camcorder.
4
5
Touch [YES] t [YES].
4
5
Touch
MEMORY) of the
[UNFINALIZE].
(MANAGE DISC/
When [Completed.] appears,
(HOME)t
touch
.
Touch [YES] t [YES], then touch
b Notes
when [Completed.] appears.
• Even the still images protected with another
device against accidental deletion are also
deleted.
• Do not attempt the following operations when
[Executing...] is on the screen:
– To operate the POWER switch or buttons
– To remove the “Memory Stick Duo”
When using DVD+RW
If you have created a DVD menu (p. 49)
during finalizing, you must perform the
following steps prior to recording
additional movies.
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• You cannot record additional material on the
disc during the Easy Handycam operation.
Cancel the Easy Handycam operation.
1
Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack on your camcorder,
then connect the power cord to
the wall outlet.
2
3
Turn the POWER switch to turn
on the
(Movie) lamp.
Insert the finalized disc into your
camcorder.
A confirmation screen appears to
prompt you to confirm that you wish to
record additional scenes.
4
5
Touch [YES] t [YES].
When [Completed.] appears,
touch
.
b Notes
• Use the AC Adaptor as power source to prevent
your camcorder from running out of power
during the operation.
• Do not apply shock or vibration to your
camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC
Adaptor during the operation.
• A DVD menu created during finalizing are
deleted.
• For a double-sided disc, perform these steps for
each side of the disc.
• You cannot record additional scenes on the
DVD-R/DVD+R DL.
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Customizing your camcorder
What you can do with the
category of the HOME MENU
(SETTINGS)
You can change the recording functions and
the operating settings for your convenience.
3
Touch the desired setup item.
If the item is not on the screen, touch v/
Using the HOME MENU
V to change the page.
1
Turn on your camcorder, then
press
(HOME).
(HOME)
4
5
Touch the desired item.
If the item is not on the screen, touch v/
V to change the page.
(HOME)
(SETTINGS) category
Change the setting, then touch
.
2
Touch
(SETTINGS).
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List of the (SETTINGS)
category items
Items
Page
DATA CODE
DISPLAY
MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 66)
Items
Page
3
REC MODE
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT
DIGITAL ZOOM
STEADYSHOT
AUTO SLW SHUTTR
GUIDEFRAME
ZEBRA
Items
Page
2
VOLUME*
2
BEEP*
LCD BRIGHT
LCD BL LEVEL
LCD COLOR
VF B.LIGHT
REMAINING
SUB-T DATE
FLASH LEVEL
REDEYE REDUC
OUTPUT SETTINGS (p. 74)
Items
Page
TV TYPE
DISP OUTPUT
PHOTO SETTINGS (p. 68)
Items
Page
2
IMAGE SIZE*
QUALITY
FILE NO.
Items
Page
2
CLOCK SET*
AREA SET
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT
1
DST SET/SUMMERTIME
STEADYSHOT*
2
LANGUAGE SET*
GUIDEFRAME
ZEBRA
GENERAL SET (p. 75)
FLASH LEVEL
REDEYE REDUC
Items
Page
DEMO MODE
CALIBRATION
A.SHUT OFF
REMOTE CTRL
1
* DCR-DVD508/DVD908 only
2
* Also available during Easy Handycam
operation
3
* Only [SOUND SETTINGS] is available
during Easy Handycam operation.
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MOVIE SETTINGS
(Items for recording movies)
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT
record, you can record clearer images by
setting [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], which
emits infrared light (invisible), to [ON] (the
default setting).
Touch 1, then 2.
If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V
to change the page.
b Notes
• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers
How to set
• Remove the conversion lens (optional).
• The maximum shooting distance using
[NIGHTSHOT LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet).
The default settings are marked with B.
DIGITAL ZOOM
REC MODE (Recording
mode)
You can select the maximum zoom level in
case you want to zoom to a level greater
than 10 × (the default setting) during
recording. Note that the image quality
decreases when you use the digital zoom.
You can select from three levels of image
quality when recording a movie.
You can select an image quality of the
movie from three levels.
HQ
Records in high quality mode.
(9M (HQ))
The right side of the bar shows the digital
zooming factor. The zooming zone appears
when you select the zooming level.
BSP
Records in standard quality mode.
(6M (SP))
B OFF
LP
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically.
Increases the recording time (Long Play).
(3M (LP))
20×
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically,
and after that, up to 20 × zoom is
performed digitally.
b Notes
• If you record in the LP mode, the quality of
scenes may be degraded, or scenes with quick
movements may appear with a block noise when
you play back the disc.
80×
(DCR-DVD408/DVD808)
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically,
and after that, up to 80 × zoom is
performed digitally.
z Tips
each recording mode.
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b Notes
STEADYSHOT
• Portions of the screen where brightness is about
100 IRE or above may appear overexposed.
You can compensate for camera shake (the
default setting is [ON]). Set
[STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when
using a tripod (optional), then the image
becomes natural.
z Tips
• IRE represents the screen brightness level.
REMAINING
AUTO SLW SHUTTR
(Auto slow shutter)
B AUTO
Displays the remaining disc indicator for
about 8 seconds in situations such as those
described below.
– When your camcorder recognizes the
remaining disc capacity with the POWER
When this is set to [ON] (the default
setting), the shutter speed is automatically
reduced to 1/30 second when recording in
dark conditions.
switch set to
(Movie).
– When you press DISP/BATT INFO to
switch the indicator from off to on with
GUIDEFRAME
the POWER switch set to
(Movie).
You can display the frame and check that
the subject is horizontal or vertical by
setting [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON].
– When you select the movie recording
mode on the HOME MENU.
The frame is not recorded. Press DISP/
BATT INFO to make the frame disappear.
ON
Always displays the remaining disc
indicator.
z Tips
b Notes
• Positioning the subject at the cross point of the
guide frame makes a balanced composition.
• When the remaining recordable time for movies
is less than 5 minutes, the indicator stays on the
screen.
ZEBRA
Diagonal stripes appear in portions of the
screen where brightness is at a preset level.
This is useful as a guide when adjusting the
brightness. When you change the default
SUB-T DATE
Select [ON] (the default setting) to display
the recording date and time when you play
back a disc on a device with a subtitle
display function. Also refer to the
setting,
is displayed. The zebra pattern
is not recorded.
instruction manual of the playback device.
B OFF
The zebra pattern is not displayed.
FLASH LEVEL
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You can set this function when you use the
built-in flash, or an external flash (optional)
that is compatible with your camcorder.
The zebra pattern appears at a screen
brightness level of about 70 IRE.
100
HIGH (
)
The zebra pattern appears at a screen
brightness level of about 100 IRE or
higher.
Makes the flash level higher.
B NORMAL (
)
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MOVIE SETTINGS (continued)
PHOTO SETTINGS
(Items for recording still images)
LOW (
)
Makes the flash level lower.
REDEYE REDUC
(Redeye reduction)
You can set this function when you use the
built-in flash, or an external flash (optional)
that is compatible with your camcorder.
You can prevent redeye by activating the
flash before recording.
Set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], then press
setting.
Touch 1, then 2.
If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V
to change the page.
How to set
(Auto redeye reduction): Pre-flashes to
reduce redeye before the flash automatically
flashes when there is insufficient ambient
light.
The default settings are marked with B.
IMAGE SIZE
r
b Notes
• [ IMAGE SIZE] can be set only during
recording standby.
(Forced redeye reduction): Always
uses the flash and the redeye reducing pre-
flash.
r
DCR-DVD508/DVD908
(No flash): Records without flash.
B 6.1M (
)
Records still images clearly.
b Notes
• The redeye reduction may not produce the
desired effect due to individual differences and
other conditions.
3.1M (
)
Allows you to record more still images in
relatively clear quality.
VGA (0.3M) (
)
Allows the maximum number of still
images to be recorded.
b Notes
• When the picture ratio is changed to 16:9, the
image size is changed to [
4.6M] (
)
• You canonlyselect theimagesizefor still images.
DCR-DVD408/DVD808
B 4.0M (
)
4.0M
Records still images clearly.
1.9M (
)
Allows you to record more still images in
relatively clear quality.
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VGA (0.3M) (
Allows the maximum number of still
images to be recorded.
)
4.6M
2848 × 1602
3.4M
2136 × 1602
512MB
1GB
205
510
270
690
b Notes
• When the picture ratio is changed to 16:9, the
420
1050
550
1400
image size is changed to [
(p. 39).
3.0M] (
)
3.0M
2GB
860
2150
1100
2850
• You canonlyselect theimagesizefor still images.
4GB
1700
4250
2250
5700
Capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo”
(MB) and the number of recordable
images
When the POWER switch is
(Still) (DCR-DVD508/DVD908)
When the POWER switch is
(Still) (DCR-DVD408/DVD808)
4.0M
3.0M
1.9M
VGA
2304 × 2304 × 1600 × (0.3M)
6.1M
4.6M
3.1M
VGA
1728
4.0M
1296
3.0M
1200
640 ×
480
2848 × 2048 × 2048 × (0.3M)
2136
1602
1536
640 ×
480
64MB
128MB
256MB
512MB
1GB
32
81
42
65
390
980
105
160
64MB
128MB
256MB
512MB
1GB
21
53
28
70
40
390
980
100
64
160
85
215
130
325
780
1970
42
105
56
135
80
205
780
1970
115
295
150
395
235
590
1400
3550
76
190
100
250
140
370
1400
3550
235
600
310
800
480
1200
2850
7200
155
390
205
510
295
760
2850
7200
480
1200
640
1600
980
2450
5900
14500
315
800
420
1050
600
1550
5900
14500
2GB
990
2500
1300
3350
2000
5000
12000
30000
2GB
650
1600
860
2150
1200
3150
12000
30000
4GB
1950
4900
2600
6600
3950
9500
23500
59000
4GB
1250
3200
1700
4250
2400
6300
23500
59000
When the POWER switch is
(Movie)* (DCR-DVD408/DVD808)
When the POWER switch is
(Movie)* (DCR-DVD508/DVD908)
2.3M
2016 × 1134
1.7M
1512 × 1134
4.6M
2848 × 1602
3.4M
2136 × 1602
1.7M
64MB
56
72
135
175
64MB
28
70
37
93
128MB
256MB
110
280
145
355
128MB
256MB
56
135
74
185
200
500
260
640
100
250
130
335
Continued ,
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PHOTO SETTINGS (Continued)
2.3M
2016 × 1134
1.7M
1512 × 1134
FILE NO. (File number)
1.7M
B SERIES
512MB
1GB
410
530
Assigns file numbers in sequence even if
the “Memory Stick Duo” is replaced with
another one.
1000
1300
840
2100
1050
2650
RESET
2GB
1700
4300
2200
5500
Assign file number for each "Memory
Stick Duo."
4GB
3400
8500
4400
10500
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT
* The image size is fixed depending on the aspect
ratio of the image recorded:
DCR-DVD508/DVD908
– [
4.6M] in the aspect ratio 16:9
STEADYSHOT (DCR-/
DVD508/DVD908)
– [3.4M] in the aspect ratio 4:3
DCR-DVD408/DVD808
– [
2.3M] in the aspect ratio 16:9
– [1.7M] in the aspect ratio 4:3
GUIDEFRAME
b Notes
• All numbers measured at the following setting:
Top: [FINE] is selected for image quality.
Bottom: [STANDARD] is selected for image
quality.
ZEBRA
• All numbers measured when using a “Memory
Stick Duo” made by Sony Corporation. The
number of recordable images varies depending
on the recording environment.
• Still image resolution is obtained by the unique
pixel array of Sony's ClearVid CMOS Sensor
and image processing system (new Enhanced
Imaging Processor).
FLASH LEVEL
REDEYE REDUC
(Redeye reduction)
QUALITY
BFINE (
)
Records still images at the fine image
quality level.
STANDARD (
)
Records still images at the standard image
quality level.
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VIEW IMAGES SET
(Items to customize the display)
CAMERADATA
Movie
SP
Touch 1, then 2.
If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V
to change the page.
Still image
How to set
The default settings are marked with B.
DATA CODE
CSteadyShot off
During playback, displays the information
(data code) recorded automatically at the
time of recording.
DBrightness
EWhite balance
FGain
GShutter speed
HAperture value
IExposure
B OFF
Data code is not displayed.
DATE/TIME
Displays the date and time.
z Tips
appears for an image recorded using a flash.
CAMERADATA (below)
•
Displays camera setting data.
• The data code is displayed on the TV screen if
you connect your camcorder to a TV.
• The indicator toggles through the following
sequences as you press DATA CODE on the
Remote Commander: [DATE/TIME] t
[CAMERADATA] t [OFF] (no indication)
DATE/TIME
SP
• Depending on the disc condition, bars [--:--:--]
appear.
DISPLAY
ADate
BTime
You can select the number of thumbnails that
appear on the VISUAL INDEX screen.
B ZOOM LINK
Change the number of thumbnails (6 or 12)
with the zoom lever on your camcorder.*
6IMAGES
Displays thumbnails of 6 images.
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VIEW IMAGES SET (continued)
SOUND/DISP SET
(Items to adjust beep and the screen)
12IMAGES
Displays thumbnails of 12 images.
* You can operate with the zoom buttons on the
LCD frame or on the Remote Commander
Touch 1, then 2.
If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V
to change the page.
How to set
The default settings are marked with B.
VOLUME
Touch
/
to adjust the volume
BEEP
B ON
A melody sounds when you start/stop
recording, or operate the touch panel.
OFF
Cancels the melody and shutter sound.
LCD BRIGHT
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen.
1 Adjust the brightness with
/
.
2 Touch
.
z Tips
• This adjustment does not affect the recorded
images in any way.
LCD BL LEVEL (LCD
backlight level)
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen’s backlight.
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z Tips
B NORMAL
Standard brightness.
• This adjustment does not affect the recorded
images in any way.
BRIGHT
Brightens the LCD screen.
b Notes
• When you connect your camcorder to outside
power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically
selected for the setting.
• When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is
slightly reduced during recording.
• If you open the LCD panel 180 degrees to face
the screen outside and close the LCD panel to
the camcorder body, the setting becomes
[NORMAL] automatically.
z Tips
• This adjustment does not affect the recorded
images in any way.
LCD COLOR
You can adjust the color of the LCD screen
with
/
.
Low intensity
z Tips
High intensity
• This adjustment does not affect the recorded
images in any way.
VF B.LIGHT (Viewfinder
brightness)
You can adjust the brightness of the
viewfinder.
B NORMAL
Standard brightness.
BRIGHT
Brightens the viewfinder screen.
b Notes
• When you connect your camcorder to outside
power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically
selected for the setting.
• When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is
slightly reduced during recording.
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OUTPUT SETTINGS
CLOCK/ LANG
(Items for when connecting other devices)
(Items to set clock and language)
Touch 1, then 2.
Touch 1, then 2.
If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V
to change the page.
If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V
to change the page.
How to set
How to set
The default settings are marked with B.
CLOCK SET
TV TYPE
See page 44.
AREA SET
You can adjust a time difference without
stopping the clock.
DISP OUTPUT
BLCD PANEL
Shows displays such as the time code on
the LCD screen and in the viewfinder.
Set your local area using v/V when using
your camcorder overseas.
Refer to the world time difference on page
V-OUT/PANEL
Shows displays such as the time code on
the TV screen, LCD screen, and in the
viewfinder.
DST SET/SUMMERTIME
You can change this setting without
stopping the clock.
Set to [ON] to move the time forward
1 hour.
LANGUAGE SET
You can select the language to be used on
the LCD screen.
z Tips
• Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP] ]
(simplified English) for when you cannot
find your native tongue among the
options.
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GENERAL SET
(Other setup items)
A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut
off)
B 5min
The camcorder is automatically turned off
when you do not operate your camcorder
for more than approximately 5 minutes.
Touch 1, then 2.
If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V
to change the page.
NEVER
The camcorder is not automatically turned
off.
How to set
b Notes
• When you connect your camcorder to a wall
outlet, [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to
[NEVER].
The default settings are marked with B.
REMOTE CTRL (Remote
control)
DEMO MODE
The default setting is [ON], allowing you to
view the demonstration in about 10
minutes, after you turn the POWER switch
The default setting is [ON], allowing you to
use the supplied Remote Commander
to
(Movie).
z Tips
z Tips
• Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from
responding to a command sent by another VCR
remote control unit.
• The demonstration will be suspended in
situations such as those described below.
– When you press START/STOP or PHOTO.
– When you touch the screen during the
demonstration (The demonstration starts
again after about 10 minutes).
– When you slide the disc cover open switch.
– When you remove or insert a “Memory Stick
Duo.”
– When you set the POWER switch to
(Still).
– When you press
IMAGES).
(HOME)/
(VIEW
CALIBRATION
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Activating functions using the OPTION MENU
The OPTION MENU appears just like the
pop-up window that appears when you
When the item you want is not on the
screen
right-click the mouse on a computer.
Touch another tab. If you cannot find the
Various functions are displayed in the
item anywhere, the function does not work
context of the operation.
under the situation.
b Notes
Using the OPTION MENU
• The tabs and items that appear on the screen
depend on the recording/playback status of your
camcorder at the time.
• Some items appear without a tab.
• The OPTION MENU cannot be used during
Easy Handycam operation.
1
While using your camcorder,
touch
(OPTION) on the screen.
(OPTION)
Tab
2
3
Touch the desired item.
If you cannot find the desired item,
touch another tab to change the page.
Change the setting, then touch
.
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Recording items on the OPTION
MENU
Viewing items on the OPTION
MENU
See page 76 for setting operation.
Items
tab
*
Page
Items
*
Page
tab
a
a
DELETE
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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78
78
79
79
79
80
81
81
FOCUS
DELETE ALL
SPOT FOCUS
TELE MACRO
EXPOSURE
tab
DIVIDE
a
a
a
a
SPOT METER
SCENE SELECTION
WHITE BAL.
ERASE
ERASE ALL
MOVE
COLOR SLOW SHTR
SUPER NIGHTSHOT
-- (A tab depends on the situation)
a
a
a
-
43
43
ADD
tab
ADD ALL
-
-
-
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82
82
FADER
PRINT
D.EFFECT
PICT.EFFECT
SLIDE SHOW
VOLUME
a
a
-
DATA CODE
SLIDE SHOW SET
ADD
tab
a
-
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82
39
39
REC MODE
MICREF LEVEL
IMAGE SIZE
QUALITY
a
a
ADD ALL
a
a
-
-- (No tab)
COPIES
SELF-TIMER
TIMING
-
-
-
-
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58
58
49
-
DATE/TIME
SIZE
-
RECORD SOUND
* Items that are included also in the HOME
MENU.
DVD MENU
* Items that are included also in the HOME
MENU .
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Functions set in the OPTION MENU
displayed correctly if you are using a conversion
lens (optional).)
– When the focus mode is switched from
automatic to manual.
– When you set focus manually
Items you can set only on the OPTION
MENU will be described below.
How to set
SPOT FOCUS
The default settings are marked with B.
You can select and adjust the focal point to
aim it at a subject not located at the center
of the screen.
FOCUS
You can adjust the focus manually. You can
select this function also when you want to
focus on a certain subject intentionally.
1 Touch the subject on the screen.
9 appears.
2 Touch [END].
1 Touch [MANUAL].
9 appears.
2 Touch
(focusing on close subjects)/
To adjust the focus automatically, touch
(focusing on distant subjects) to
[AUTO] t [END] in step 1.
sharpen the focus.
appears when the
focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and
appears when the focus cannot be adjusted
farther away.
b Notes
• If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is
automatically set to [MANUAL].
3 Touch
.
To adjust the focus automatically, touch
TELE MACRO
[AUTO] t
in step 1.
This is useful to shoot small subjects, such
as flowers or insects. You can blur out
backgrounds and the subject stands out
clearer.
b Notes
• The minimum possible distance between
camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp
focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide
angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for
telephoto.
When you set [TELE MACRO] to [ON]
(
the T (telephoto) side automatically and
allows recording subjects at a close
distance, down to about 45 cm (17 3/4 in.)*.
* DCR-DVD408/DVD808: about 37 cm (14 5/
8in.)
z Tips
• It is easier to focus on the subject by moving the
power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to
adjust the focus, then towards W (wide angle) to
adjust the zoom for recording. When you want
to record a subject at close range, move the
power zoom lever to W (wide angle), then
adjust the focus.
• The focal distance information (the distance at
which the subject is focused on, for when it is
dark and hard to adjust focus) appears for a few
seconds in the following cases. (It will not be
To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to wide-
angle (W side).
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b Notes
To return the setting to automatic exposure,
touch [AUTO] t [END] in step 1.
• When recording a distant subject, focusing may
be difficult and can take some time.
when it is hard to focus automatically.
b Notes
• If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is
automatically set to [MANUAL].
EXPOSURE
SCENE SELECTION
You can fix the brightness of an image
manually. Adjust [EXPOSURE] when the
subject is too bright or too dark relative to
the background.
You can record images effectively in
various situations with the [SCENE
SELECTION] function.
B AUTO
Select this to automatically record images
effectively without the [SCENE
SELECTION] function.
TWILIGHT* (
)
Select this to take night view without
losing the mood.
1 Touch [MANUAL].
appears.
2 Adjust the exposure by touching
/
.
3 Touch
To return the setting to automatic exposure,
touch [AUTO] t in step 1.
.
TWILIGHT PORT. (
)
SPOT METER (Flexible
spot meter)
Select this to take subject in foreground
against night view.
You can adjust and fix the exposure to the
subject, so that it is recorded in suitable
brightness even when there is strong
contrast between the subject and the
background, such as subjects in the
spotlight on stage.
CANDLE (
)
Select this to take scene without losing
candle mood.
SUNRISE&SUNSET* (
)
Select this to take the sunshine or sunset in
vivid colors.
1 Touch the point where you want to fix and
adjust the exposure on the screen.
FIREWORKS* (
)
appears.
2 Touch [END].
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Functions set in the OPTION MENU (Continued)
Select this to take spectacular shots of
fireworks.
WHITE BAL. (White
balance)
LANDSCAPE*(
)
You can adjust the color balance to the
brightness of the recording environment.
B AUTO
The white balance is adjusted
automatically.
Select to shoot distant subjects clearly.
This setting also prevents your camcorder
from focusing on glass or metal mesh in
windows that comes in between the
camcorder and the subject.
OUTDOOR (
)
The white balance is adjusted to be
appropriate for the following recording
conditions:
PORTRAIT (
)
– Outdoors
– Night views, neon signs and fireworks
– Sunrise or sunset
– Under daylight fluorescent lamps
Select to bring out the subject such as
people or flowers while creating a soft
background.
INDOOR (n)
The white balance is adjusted to be
appropriate for the following recording
conditions:
SPOTLIGHT**(
)
– Indoors
– At party scenes or studios where the lighting
conditions change quickly
– Under video lamps in a studio, or under
sodium lamps or incandescent-like color
lamps
Select to prevent people's faces from
appearing excessively white when subjects
are lit by strong light.
BEACH**(
)
ONE PUSH (
)
The white balance will be adjusted
according to the ambient light.
1 Touch [ONE PUSH].
2 Frame a white object such as a piece of
paper, to fill the screen under the same
lighting conditions as you will shoot
the subject.
Select to take the vivid blue of the ocean or
a lake.
SNOW** (
)
3 Touch [
].
flashes quickly. When the white
balance has been adjusted and stored in
the memory, the indicator stops
flashing.
Select to take bright pictures of a white
landscape.
*Your camcorder is set to focus only on distant
subjects.
**Your camcorder is set not to focus on nearby
subjects.
b Notes
• Set [WHITE BAL. ] to [AUTO] or adjust the
color in [ONE PUSH] under white or cool white
fluorescent lamps.
b Notes
• The [WHITE BAL. ] setting is cleared when
you set [SCENE SELECTION].
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• While
is flashing quickly during [ONE
To return to the normal setting, set [SUPER
NIGHTSHOT] to [OFF].
PUSH] setting, continue to frame a white object
until
stops flashing.
•
flashes slowly if [ONE PUSH] could not
be set.
b Notes
• Do not use [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] in bright
places. This may cause a malfunction.
• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers
• Remove the conversion lens (optional).
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 78)
when it is hard to focus automatically.
• When [ONE PUSH] was selected, if
keeps
, set [WHITE BAL.
flashing after touching
] to [AUTO].
• If you set [WHITE BAL. ], [SCENE
SELECTION] is automatically set to [AUTO].
z Tips
• The shutter speed of your camcorder changes
depending on the brightness, which may result
in a slowdown of the motion of the image.
• 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.
FADER
You can record a transition with the
following effects adding to the interval
between scenes.
• 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.
1 Select the desired effect in [STBY] (during
fading in) or [REC] (during fading out)
COLOR SLOW SHTR
(Color Slow Shutter)
mode, then touch
.
2 Press START/STOP.
When you set [COLOR SLOW SHTR] to
[ON], you can record an image brighter in
color even in dark places.
The fader indicator stops flashing and
disappears when the fade is complete.
To cancel the fader before starting the
operation, touch [OFF] in step 1.
If you press START/STOP, the setting is
canceled.
appears on the screen.
To cancel [COLOR SLOW SHTR], touch
[OFF].
b Notes
STBY
REC
when it is hard to focus automatically.
Fading out
Fading in
• The shutter speed of your camcorder changes
depending on the brightness, which may result
in a slowdown of the motion of the image.
WHITE FADER
BLACK FADER
SUPER NIGHTSHOT
The image will be recorded at a maximum
of 16 times the sensitivity of NightShot
recording if you set [SUPER
NIGHTSHOT] to [ON] while the
ON.
appears on the screen.
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Functions set in the OPTION MENU (Continued)
D.EFFECT (Digital effect)
SELF-TIMER
When [OLD MOVIE] is selected,
appears on the screen and you can record
with an old movie-type atmosphere to your
movies.
The self-timer records a still image about
10 seconds after being set.
Press PHOTO to record still images when
[SELF-TIMER] is set to [ON] and
appears.
To cancel [D.EFFECT], touch [OFF].
To cancel the count down, touch [RESET].
To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF].
PICT.EFFECT (Picture
effect)
z Tips
• You can also operate by pressing PHOTO on
You can add special effects to an image
during recording or playback.
appears.
BOFF
Does not use [PICT.EFFECT] setting.
SEPIA
Images appear in sepia.
B&W
Images appear in black and white.
PASTEL
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.
BNORMAL
Records various surround sounds,
converting them into the certain level.
LOW (
)
Records surround sound faithfully. This
setting is not suitable for recording
conversations.
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Using a Computer
What you can do with Windows computer
When you install the “Picture Motion
Browser” on a Windows computer from the
About “First Step Guide”
supplied CD-ROM, you can enjoy the
The “First Step Guide” is an instruction
following operations.
manual you can refer to on your computer.
This describes basic operations, from initial
hookup of your camcorder and computer
z Tips
and making settings, to general operation
computer.
the first time you use the software “Picture
Motion Browser” stored on the CD-ROM
(supplied).
Referring to “Installing the “First Step
Guide”” (p. 85), start the “First Step
Guide”, then follow the instructions.
About the help function of the
software
The Help guide explains all the functions of
all the software applications. Refer to the
Help guide for further detailed operations
after reading the “First Step Guide”
thoroughly.
To display the Help guide, click the
mark on the screen.
Main functions
x Importing movies taken with your
System requirements
camcorder
When using “Picture Motion Browser”
x Viewing movies imported to a
computer
OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional,
Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP
Professional or Windows XP Media Center
Edition
Standard installation is required.
Operation is not assured if the above OS
has been upgraded or in a multi-boot
environment.
You can manage movies and still images
by date and time of shooting, and select
movies or still images you want to view as
thumbnails. These thumbnails can be
enlarged and played in a slide show.
x Editing images imported to a
computer
CPU:Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or faster.
Application: DirectX 9.0c or later (This
product is based on DirectX technology. It
is necessary to have DirectX installed.)
Sound system: Direct Sound compatible
sound card
x Creating an original DVD
You can create an original DVD from
image data imported from your camcorder.
x Copying a disc
Memory: 256 MB or more
t Video Disc Copier
You can copy all the images on a disc
taken with your camcorder.
Continued ,
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What you can do with Windows computer (Continued)
Hard disk:
Disc volume required for installation:
Approximately 600 MB (5 GB or more
may be necessary when creating DVD
videos.)
Display: DirectX 7 or later-compatible video
card, Minimum 1024 × 768 dots, High
Color (16 bit color)
Others: USB port (this must be provided
as standard), Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0
compatible) is recommended, Disc drive
that can burn DVDs (CD-ROM drive
required for software installation)
z Tips
• If your computer has a Memory Stick slot, insert
the “Memory Stick Duo” on which still images
are recorded into the Memory Stick Duo
Adaptor (optional), then insert it into the
Memory Stick slot on your computer to copy
still images to the computer.
• When using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and
your computer is not compatible with it, connect
your camcorder with the USB cable instead of
using the Memory Stick slot on the computer.
When playing still images recorded
on a “Memory Stick Duo” on a
computer
OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional,
Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP
Professional or Windows XP Media Center
Edition
Standard installation is required.
Operation is not assured if the above OS
has been upgraded.
CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster
Others: USB port (this must be provided
as standard)
b Note
• Even in a computer environment where the
operations are guaranteed, frames may be
dropped from movies, resulting in uneven
playback. However, imported images and
images on discs created subsequently will not be
affected.
• Operations are not guaranteed, even on
computers fulfilling the above system
requirements.
• Picture Motion Browser does not support 5.1ch
surround sound reproduction. The sound is
reproduced in 2ch sound.
• Some computers do not support 8 cm discs
(such as DVD+R DL(double-layered)).
• If you use a Notebook PC, connect it to the AC
Adaptor as the power source. Otherwise, the
software will not work properly due to the
power saving function of the PC.
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Installing the “First Step Guide” and software
You need to install the “First Step Guide”
and software to your Windows computer
before connecting your camcorder
to the computer. The installation is
required only for the first time.
4
5
Click [FirstStepGuide].
Select the desired language and
the model name of your
camcorder from the pull-down
menu.
Contents to be installed and procedures
may differ depending on your OS.
z Tips
computer.
Installing the “First Step Guide”
1
2
Confirm that your camcorder is
not connected to the computer.
6
Click [FirstStepGuide(HTML)].
Installation starts.
Turn on the computer.
When [Save is complete] appears, click
[OK] to finish the installation.
b Notes
• Log on as Administrators for installation.
• Close all applications running on the
computer before installing the software.
To install the “First Step Guide” in
PDF
In step 6, click [FirstStepGuide(PDF)].
3
Place the supplied CD-ROM in the
disc drive of your computer.
To install the software “Adobe
Reader” to display the PDF file
In step 6, click [Adobe(R) Reader(R)].
The installation screen appears.
Installing the software
1
Perform steps 1 to 3 in “Installing
If the screen does not appear
1 Click [Start], then click [My
Computer]. (For Windows 2000,
double-click [My Computer].)
2 Double-click [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)]
(CD-ROM) (disc drive).*
2
3
Click [Install].
* Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary
depending on the computer.
Select the language for the
application to be installed, then
click [Next].
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85
Installing the “First Step Guide” and software (Continued)
x Windows Media Format 9 Series
Runtime (Windows 2000 only)
Software required to create a DVD
4
5
6
Check your area and country/
region, then click [Next].
The software is set up for your selected
country/region.
x Microsoft DirectX 9.0c
Software required to handle movies
Restart the computer if required to
complete the installation.
Read [License Agreement], select
[I accept the terms of the license
agreement] when you agree, then
click [Next].
The short-cut icons, such as [
]
(Picture Motion Browser), appear on the
desktop.
Connect your camcorder to your
computer via a USB cable, then
click [Next] on the connection
confirmation screen.
8
Remove the CD-ROM from the
disc drive of your computer.
z Tips
b Notes
• Refer to the "First Step Guide" for how to
remove the USB cable.
• Even if a screen prompting you to restart
your computer appears, you do not need to
restart it at this time. Restart your computer
after completing the installation.
After you install the software,
a shortcut icon for the
customers registration
website is created on the
desktop.
7
Follow the on-screen instructions
to install the software.
• Once you register on the website, you
can get secure and useful customer
support.
Depending on the computer, you may
need to install third party software
(shown below). If the installation screen
appears, follow the instructions to
install the required software.
http://www.sony.net/registration/di/
• For the information about Picture
Motion Browser, visit the following
URL:
x Sonic UDF Reader
Software required to recognize a DVD-RW
(VR mode)
http://www.sony.net/support-disoft/
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Viewing “First Step
Guide”
Using a Macintosh
computer
You can copy the still images from the
“Memory Stick Duo” to the Macintosh.
Install “First Step Guide” in the supplied
CD-ROM.
z Tips
computer.
To view “First Step Guide” on your
computer, Microsoft Internet Explorer
Ver.6.0 or later is recommended.
Double-click the shortcut of “First Step
Guide” on the desktop.
b Notes
• The supplied software “Picture Motion
Browser” does not operate on Mac OS.
• Refer to “First Step Guide” for the details on
connecting your camcorder to the computer and
copying the still images.
z Tips
• 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.”
• To view “First Step Guide” in HTML without
installing, copy the desired language folder from
the [FirstStepGuide] folder on the CD-ROM,
and then double-click [Index.html].
System requirements
To copy still images from a “Memory
Stick Duo”
OS: Mac OS 9.1/9.2 or Mac OS X (v10.1/
v10.2/v10.3/v10.4).
Others: USB port (this must be provided
as standard)
• Refer to the PDF version of “First Step Guide”
in the following cases:
– When printing the desired topics of “First
Step Guide”
About “First Step Guide”
– When “First Step Guide” is not displayed
correctly due to the browser setting even in
recommended environment.
– When the HTML version of “First Step
Guide” cannot be installed.
The “First Step Guide” is an instruction
manual you can refer to on your computer.
This describes basic operations, from initial
hookup of your camcorder and computer
and making setting.
Referring to “Installing the “First Step
Guide,”” start the “First Step Guide,” then
follow the instructions.
Installing “First Step Guide”
Copy “FirstStepGuide(PDF),” stored in the
desired language in the [FirstStepGuide]
folder, to your computer.
Viewing “First Step Guide”
Double-click “FirstStepGuide(PDF).”
If no software for viewing PDF files is
installed on your computer, you can
download Adobe Reader from the
following website:
http://www.adobe.com/
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If you run into any problems using your
camcorder, use the following table to
troubleshoot the problem. If the problem
persists, disconnect the power source and
contact your Sony dealer.
Buttons do not work.
• During Easy Handycam operation, the
following buttons/functions are not
available.
– Playback zoom (p.43)
– Turning the LCD backlight on and off
(pressing and holding the DISP BATT/
INFO button for a few seconds) (p.27)
• Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/
Remote Commander
• Batteries/Power sources ................................ 89
• Discs/“Memory Stick Duo” .......................... 90
• Playing back on your camcorder .................. 93
• Playing back a disc on other devices ............ 94
The
(OPTION) button is not
displayed.
• The OPTION MENU cannot be used during
Easy Handycam operation.
• Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other devices
....................................................................... 95
• Connecting to a computer ............................. 95
• Functions that cannot be used simultaneously
....................................................................... 96
The menu settings have been
changed.
• Most menu items automatically return to
their default settings during Easy Handycam
operation.
• The following menu items are fixed during
Easy Handycam operation:
Overall operations/Easy
Handycam operation/Remote
Commander
– Movie recording mode: [SP]
The power does not turn on.
– [
QUALITY] for still images: [FINE]
– [DATA CODE]: [DATE/TIME]
– Recording format for DVD-RW: [VIDEO]
• Attach a charged battery pack to the
• The following menu items return to their
default settings if the POWER switch is set
to OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours:
– [FOCUS]
– [SPOT FOCUS]
– [EXPOSURE]
– [SPOT METER]
– [SCENE SELECTION]
– [WHITE BAL. ]
– [MICREF LEVEL]
• Connect the plug of the AC Adaptor to the
The camcorder does not operate
even when the power is set to on.
• It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to
be ready to shoot after the power is turned
on. This is not a malfunction.
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall
outlet or remove the battery pack, then
reconnect it after about 1 minute. If the
functions still do not work, press the RESET
(If you press the RESET button, all settings,
including the clock setting, are reset.)
• The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely high. Turn off your camcorder
and leave it for a while in a cool place.
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Even if you press EASY, menu
settings do not switch to their
defaults automatically.
The supplied Remote Commander
does not function.
• Following menu settings remain as they
were set even during Easy Handycam
operation.
– [FILE NO. ]
– [VOLUME]
• Insert a battery into the battery holder with
the +/– polarities correctly matching the +/–
• Remove any obstructions between the
Remote Commander and the remote sensor.
• Point the remote sensor away from strong
light sources such as direct sunlight or
overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Remote
Commander may not function properly.
– [TV TYPE]
– [
DISPLAY]
– [BEEP]
– [SUB-T DATE]
– [CLOCK SET]
– [AREA SET]
– [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME]
– [DEMO MODE]
Another DVD device malfunctions
when you use the supplied Remote
Commander.
– [
LANGUAGE SET]
• Select a commander mode other than DVD 2
for your DVD device, or cover the sensor of
your DVD device with black paper.
Your camcorder vibrates.
• Vibration occurs depending on the condition
of the disc. This is not a malfunction.
Batteries/Power sources
A vibration is felt in your hand or a
faint sound is heard during
operation.
The power abruptly turns off.
• When approximately 5 minutes have elapsed
while you do not operate your camcorder,
the camcorder is automatically turned off
(A.SHUT OFF). Change the setting of
again, or use the AC Adaptor.
• This is not a malfunction.
A motor sound is heard in the
camcorder when the disc cover is
closed without a disc.
• Your camcorder is trying to recognize the
disc. This is not a malfunction.
The CHG (charge) lamp does not
light while the battery pack is being
charged.
Your camcorder gets warm.
• Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)
(p. 22).
• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder
• This is because the power has been turned on
for a long time. This is not a malfunction.
Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a
while in a cool place.
• Connect the power cord to the wall outlet
properly.
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Troubleshooting (Continued)
The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while
the battery pack is being charged.
Menu items are grayed out.
• You cannot select grayed items in the current
recording/playback status.
• Some functions cannot be used
• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder
disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall
outlet and contact your Sony dealer. The
battery pack may be damaged.
The image in the viewfinder is not
clear.
The remaining battery time indicator
does not indicate the correct time.
• Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever
• The temperature of the environment is too
high or too low. This is not a malfunction.
• The battery pack has not been charged
enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the
problem persists, replace the battery pack
The image in the viewfinder has
disappeared.
• Close the LCD panel. No image is displayed
in the viewfinder when the LCD panel is
• The indicated time may not be correct
depending on the environment of use.
Discs/“Memory Stick Duo”
The battery pack is quickly
discharged.
The disc cannot be removed.
• Make sure the power source (battery pack or
• The temperature of the environment is too
high or low. This is not a malfunction.
• The disc is damaged or is dirty with
fingerprints, etc. In this case, it may take up
to 10 minutes to remove the disc.
• The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely high. Turn off your camcorder
and leave it for a while in a cool place.
• Finalizing is interrupted by turning off your
camcorder. Turn on your camcorder and
remove the disc after finalizing is completed
• The battery pack has not been charged
enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the
problem persists, replace the battery pack
LCD screen/viewfinder
The buttons do not appear on the
touch panel.
• Touch the LCD screen lightly.
Images cannot be deleted.
• Press DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder
(or DISPLAY on the Remote Commander)
• The maximum number of images that you
can delete on the index screen at one time is
100.
• Images cannot be deleted depending on the
type and recording format of a disc (p. 15,
50).
The buttons on the touch panel do
not work correctly or do not work at
all.
• Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION])
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Recording
Remaining disc space indicator is
not displayed.
Refer also to “Discs/"Memory Stick Duo"”
• Set [
REMAINING] to [ON] to always
display the remaining disc space indicator
Pressing START/STOP does not
record movies on the disc.
The indicators of the disc type and
the recording format on the LCD
screen are grayed out.
• The playback screen is displayed. Set your
• Your camcorder is recording the scene you
have just shot on the disc.
• The disc has run out of space. Use a new disc
or format the disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW
• When you are using one of the following
discs after finalizing it, make the disc to be
use a new disc.
– DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)
– DVD+RW
• The disc may have been created other than
your camcorder. You can play back with
your camcorder, but you cannot record
additional scenes.
You cannot operate functions using
the “Memory Stick Duo.”
• If you use a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted
on a computer, format it again on your
• The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely high. Turn off your camcorder
and leave it for a while in a cool place.
• Moisture condensation has occurred with the
disc. Turn off your camcorder and leave it
You cannot delete or format the
“Memory Stick Duo.”
• The maximum number of images that you
can delete on the index screen at one time is
100.
• You cannot delete still images that have
write-protection set by another device.
You cannot record a still image.
• The playback screen is displayed. Set your
• The “Memory Stick Duo” has run out of
space. Use a new “Memory Stick Duo” or
Data file name is incorrect or
flashing
• The file may be corrupted.
• The file format may not be supported by
your camcorder. Use the supported file
• You cannot record a still image together
with:
– [SMTH SLW REC]
– [FADER]
– [D.EFFECT]
– [PICT.EFFECT]
• You cannot record a still image on a disc on
your camcorder.
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Troubleshooting (Continued)
The ACCESS lamp lights up even
when you stop recording.
There is a time difference between
the point where you press START/
STOP and the point that the
• Your camcorder is recording the scene you
have just shot on the disc.
recorded movie starts/stops.
• On your camcorder, there may be a slight
time difference between the point where you
press START/STOP and the actual point that
recording movie starts/stops. This is not a
malfunction.
The recording angle looks different.
• The recording angle may look different
depending on the mode of your camcorder.
This is not a malfunction.
The movie aspect ratio (16:9/4:3)
cannot be changed.
The flash does not work.
• You cannot record with the flash with:
– Capturing still images while shooting a
movie
• You cannot change the movie aspect ratio if
your disc is DVD+RW.
– The conversion lens (optional) attached
The auto focus does not function.
• Even if auto flash or
(Auto redeye
reduction) is selected, you cannot use the
flash with:
– NightShot
– [SUPER NIGHTSHOT]
– [TWILIGHT], [CANDLE],
[SUNRISE&SUNSET], [FIREWORKS],
[LANDSCAPE], [SPOTLIGHT],
[BEACH] or [SNOW] in [SCENE
SELECTION]
• The recording conditions are not suitable for
auto focus. Adjust the focus manually
[STEADYSHOT] does not function.
• [STEADYSHOT] may not be able to
compensate for excessive vibrations.
– [MANUAL] in [EXPOSURE]
– [SPOT METER]
The BACK LIGHT function does not
function.
The actual recording time for movie
is less than the expected
approximate recording time of a
disc.
• The BACK LIGHT function cannot be used
during Easy Handycam operation.
• Depending on an object, such as a fast
moving object, the time available for
The subjects passing by the frame
very fast appear crooked.
• This is called the focal plane phenomenon.
This is not a malfunction. Because of the
way the image device (CMOS sensor) reads
out image signals, the subjects passing by
the frame rapidly might appear crooked
depending on the recording conditions.
The recording stops.
• The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely high. Turn off your camcorder
and leave it for a while in a cool place.
• Moisture condensation has occurred with the
disc. Turn off your camcorder and leave it
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Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or
green appear on the screen.
You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL].
• You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] when:
– The LCD panel is closed on your
camcorder with the LCD screen facing out.
– The power is supplied from the AC
Adaptor.
• The spots appear when you are recording
with [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] or [COLOR
SLOW SHTR]. This is not a malfunction.
The color of the image is not
correctly displayed.
Playing back on your camcorder
You cannot play back a disc.
• Turn the POWER switch to turn on your
The screen image is bright, and the
subject does not appear on the
screen.
camcorder and press
(VIEW IMAGES).
• On the HOME MENU, touch
(VIEW
IMAGES), then [VISUAL INDEX].
• Insert a disc with the recording side facing
• The disc that was recorded, formatted, of
finalized on other devices may not be played
back on your camcorder.
The screen image is dark, and the
subject does not appear on the
screen.
• Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few
The playback image is distorted.
Horizontal stripes appear on the
image.
Still images stored on a “Memory
Stick Duo” cannot be played back.
• This occurs when recording images under a
fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury
lamp. This is not malfunction.
• Still images cannot be played back if you
have modified files or folders, or have edited
the data on a computer. (The file name
flashes in that case.) This is not a
• Still images recorded on other devices may
not be played back. This is not a malfunction
(p. 105).
Black bands appear when you
record a TV screen or computer
screen.
(DCR- DVD408/DVD808).
[SUPER NIGHTSHOT] cannot be
operated.
“
” is indicated on an image in the
VISUAL INDEX screen.
• Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON.
• Loading of the data may have failed. It may
be indicated correctly when you turn off the
power and then turn it on again, or repeat
removing and inserting the “Memory Stick
Duo” a couple of times.
[COLOR SLOW SHTR] does not
operate correctly.
• [COLOR SLOW SHTR] may not operate
correctly in total darkness. Use Super
NightShot or [SUPER NIGHTSHOT].
• This may appear on still images recorded on
other devices, edited on a computer, etc.
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Troubleshooting (Continued)
No sound or only a quiet sound is
heard when playing back a disc.
Playback freezes for an instant
between the scenes.
• Sound is not output when the LCD screen is
closed. Open the LCD screen.
• The image may freeze for an instant between
scenes depending on the device being used.
This is not a malfunction.
• In case of a DVD+R DL, the image may
freeze for an instant when the recording
layer changes. This is not a malfunction.
• When you record sound with [MICREF
sound may be difficult to hear.
• In case of [SMTH SLW REC], you cannot
record sounds during shooting (about 3
seconds).
Playback does not move to the
previous scene when you press
..
Playing back a disc on other
devices
• If playback crosses 2 titles made
automatically by your camcorder when .
is pressed, playback may not move to the
previous scene. Select the desired scene
from the menu screen. Refer to the
instruction manual of the playback device
for further information.
You cannot play back the disc, or the
disc is not recognized.
• A disc recorded in VR mode cannot be
played back on a device that does not
support VR mode. Check the compatibility
in the instruction manual of the playback
device.
Editing movies on the disc
Unable to edit.
• Your disc may not be configured for editing
data.
• There are no images recorded on the disc.
• Unable to edit because of the condition of
the image.
The playback image is distorted.
• You cannot edit an image protected on
another device.
“
” is indicated on an image in the
DVD menu.
• You cannot copy or move the images
between a disc and a “Memory Stick Duo.”
• Loading of the data may have failed when
the disc was finalized. For the following
discs, make the disc capable of additional
The DVD menu may be displayed correctly.
– DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)
Scenes cannot be added in the
Playlist.
• The disc is full, or the added scenes exceed
• You cannot add still images in the Playlist.
– DVD+RW
A movie cannot be divided.
• A movie that is too short cannot be divided.
• A movie protected on another device cannot
be divided.
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Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to
other devices
A scene cannot be deleted.
• Your disc may not be configured for deleting
• You cannot delete movie during the Easy
Handycam operation.
• A scene protected on another device cannot
be deleted.
You cannot hear the sound.
• When you are using the S VIDEO plug,
make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V
The aspect ratio of the playback is
not correct when connecting your
camcorder to the TV.
Unable to copy the images from a
disc to a “Memory Stick Duo.”
• You cannot copy a movie from a disc to a
“Memory Stick Duo” as a still image during
playback on your camcorder.
• Set [TV TYPE] depending on your TV
(p. 44).
You cannot dub correctly.
Unable to finalize.
• The A/V connecting cable is not connected
properly. Make sure that the A/V connecting
cable is connected to the proper jack, i.e. to
the input jack of another device for dubbing
• Battery is running out during finalizing. Use
the AC Adaptor.
• The disc has already been finalized. In the
case of following discs, follow the required
procedure to record additional material
– DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)
– DVD+RW
Connecting to a computer
When using the movies on a disc, a
computer does not recognize your
camcorder.
Unable to [UNFINALIZE].
• [UNFINALIZE] is not available for the
following types of disc:
– DVD-RW (VR mode)
– DVD+RW
• Disconnect the USB device other than the
keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder
from the computer.
– DVD-R
– DVD+R DL
• Disconnect the cable from the computer and
camcorder, restart the computer, then
connect them again correctly.
You cannot edit or record additional
material on a disc using other
devices.
Cannot use the supplied software,
Picture Motion Browser, on the
Macintosh computer.
• You may not be able to edit a disc recorded
on your camcorder using other devices.
• You cannot use Picture Motion Browser on a
Macintosh.
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Troubleshooting (Continued)
Because of following
settings
Functions that cannot be used
simultaneously
• The following list shows examples of
unworkable combinations of functions and
menu items.
Cannot use
[AUTO SLW
SHUTTR]
[SUPERNIGHTSHOT],
[SCENE SELECTION],
[COLOR SLOW
SHTR], [D.EFFECT],
[SMTH SLW REC]
Because of following
Cannot use
settings
[STEADYSHOT] [SMTH SLW REC]*
BACK LIGHT
[SPOT METER],
[FIREWORKS],
[MANUAL] in
[EXPOSURE]
* DCR-DVD408/DVD808
WIDE SELECT
[OLD MOVIE]
[SCENE
SELECTION]
NightShot, [SUPER
NIGHTSHOT],
[COLOR SLOW
SHTR],
[OLD MOVIE], [TELE
MACRO], [FADER]
[SPOT FOCUS]
[SCENE SELECTION]
[SPOT METER] NightShot, [SUPER
NIGHTSHOT]
[EXPOSURE]
NightShot, [SUPER
NIGHTSHOT]
[WHITE BAL. ] NightShot, [SUPER
NIGHTSHOT]
[ONE PUSH] in
[WHITE BAL. ]
[SMTH SLW REC]
[SUPER
[FADER], [D.EFFECT]
NIGHTSHOT]
[COLOR SLOW [FADER], [D.EFFECT],
SHTR]
[SCENE SELECTION]
[FADER]
[SUPERNIGHTSHOT],
[COLOR SLOW
SHTR], [D.EFFECT],
[CANDLE],
[FIREWORKS]
[D.EFFECT]
[SUPERNIGHTSHOT],
[COLOR SLOW
SHTR], [FADER]
[OLD MOVIE]
[SCENE SELECTION],
[PICT.EFFECT]
[PICT.EFFECT] [OLD MOVIE]
[TELE MACRO] [SCENE SELECTION]
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Warning indicators and messages
E:20:ss / E:31:ss / E:61:ss /
E:62:ss / E:91:ss / E:94:ss
• A malfunction that you cannot service
has occurred. Contact your Sony dealer
or local authorized Sonyservice facility.
Inform them of the 5-digit code, which
starts from “E.”
Self-diagnosis display/Warning
indicators
If indicators appear on the LCD screen or in
the viewfinder, check the following.
Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If
the problempersists even after you have tried
a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer
or local authorized Sony service facility.
101-0001 (Warning indicator
pertaining to files)
Slow flashing
C:04:00
• The file is damaged.
• The file is unreadable.
(Warning indicator pertaining to
discs)
C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis
display)
Slow flashing
• A disc is not inserted.*
• Less than 5 minutes remains for
recording movies.
• A disc that cannot be read or written is
inserted, such as the single-sided disc
inserted inside out.
C:04:ss
• The battery pack is not an
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. Use an
• Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor
to the DC IN jack of your camcorder
Fast flashing
• An unrecognizable disc is inserted.*
• A finalized DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/
DVD+RW is inserted into your
camcorder during recording standby.
• The disc is fully recorded.*
C:13:ss
• The disc is faulty. Use a compatible disc
• The disc is dirty or has scratches on it.
Cleanthediscwiththesuppliedcleaning
• The disc recorded in the different TV
color system from your camcorder is
C:32:ss
inserted when
(Movie) is selected.*
• Symptoms that are not described above
have occurred. Remove the disc and
insert it again, then operate your
camcorder again.
Z (You need to remove the disc)*
Fast flashing
• Remove the power source. Reconnect it
again and operate your camcorder again.
• An unrecognizable disc is inserted.
• The disc is fully recorded.
• Turn on your camcorder again.
• An error might have occurred with the
disc drive in your camcorder.
• A finalized disc is inserted.
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Warning indicators and messages (Continued)
E (Battery level warning)
- (Warning indicator pertaining
to the write-protect of the “Memory
Stick Duo”)*
Slow flashing
• The battery pack is nearly used up.
• Depending on the operating,
environment, or battery conditions, E
may flash, even if there are
• The write-protect tab on the “Memory
• Access to the “Memory Stick Duo” was
restricted on another device.
approximately 20 minutes remaining.
(Warning indicator pertaining to
the flash)
(High temperature warning)
Slow flashing
• The temperature of your camcorder is
getting higher. Turn off your camcorder
and leave it for a while in a cool place.
Fast flashing
• There is something wrong with the
flash.
Fast flashing*
(Warning indicator pertaining to
camera-shake warning)
• The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely high. Turn off your
camcorder and leave it for a while in a
cool place.
• The amount of lights is not sufficient,
so camera-shake easily occurs. Use the
flash.
• The camcorder is unsteady, so camera-
shake easily occurs. Hold the
camcorder steady with both hands and
shoot the image. However, note that the
camera-shake warning indicator does
not disappear.
(Warning indicator pertaining to
“Memory Stick Duo”)
• No “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted
(Warning indicators pertaining to
“Memory Stick Duo” formatting)*
* You hear a melody when the warning indicators
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is damaged.
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is not
Description of warning
messages
(Warning indicator pertaining to
incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”)*
If messages appear on the screen, follow the
instructions.
• An incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”
x Disc
ZRecording on disc disabled.
• A malfunction has occurred with the
disc and the disc cannot be used.
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Playback prohibited.
Memory Stick folders are full.
• You are trying to play back an
incompatible disc with your camcorder.
• You are trying to play back an image
recorded with a copyright protection
signal.
• You cannot create folders exceeding
999MSDCF. Youcannotcreate or delete
created folders using your camcorder.
• You will have to format the “Memory
your computer.
Z Need to unfinalize disc.
x PictBridge compliant printer
• To record on the finalized DVD-RW
Not connected to PictBridge
compatible printer.
Disc error. Remove disc.
• Switch off the printer and switch it on
again, then disconnect the USB cable
and reconnect it.
• Your camcorder cannot recognize the
disc, because the disc is incompatible
or has scratches.
Cannot print. Check the printer.
Z Disc error. Unsupported
format.
• Switch off the printer and switch it on
again, then disconnect the USB cable
and reconnect it.
• The disc recorded in the different
format code from your camcorder.
Formatting the disc may enable you to
use the disc on your camcorder (DVD-
RW/DVD+RW only) (p.61).
x Others
No further selection is possible.
x “Memory Stick Duo”
• You can select up to 100 images only
when:
– deleting images
– editing the playlist
– printing still images
Reinsert the Memory Stick.
• Reinsert the “Memory Stick Duo” a
few times. If even then the indicator
flashes, the “Memory Stick Duo” could
be damaged. Try with another
“Memory Stick Duo.”
Data protected.
• The disc has been protected with
another device.
This Memory Stick is not
formatted correctly.
Cannot divide.
• You cannot divided a movie that is
extremely short.
• Check the format, then format the
"Memory Stick Duo" with your
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Warning indicators and messages (Continued)
Recovering data
vibration.
Avoid any
• Your camcorder tries to recover data
automatically if the data writing was
not performed properly.
Cannot recover data on disc.
• Writing data to the disc has failed.
Attempts were made to recover the
data, but they were unsuccessful.
Please wait.
• This is displayed if the disc removal
process takes time. Turn on the
camcorder and leave it for about 10
minutes, preventing vibration.
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Additional Information
Using your camcorder abroad
Power supply
System
Used in
You can use your camcorder in any
countries/regions using the AC Adaptor
supplied with your camcorder within the
AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range.
Use a commercially available AC plug
adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the
design of the wall outlet [b].
Bahama Islands, Bolivia,
Canada, Central America,
Chile, Colombia, Ecuador,
Guyana, Jamaica, Japan, Korea,
Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan,
the Philippines, the U.S.A.,
Venezuela, etc.
NTSC
Australia, Austria, Belgium,
China, Czech Republic,
AC-L200/L200B
[a]
[b]
Denmark, Finland, Germany,
Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary,
Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New
Zealand, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Singapore, Slovak
Republic, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, Thailand, United
Kingdom, etc.
On TV color systems
Your camcorder is an NTSC-system-based
camcorder. If you want to view the
playback image on a TV, it must be an
NTSC-system-based TV with an AUDIO/
VIDEO input jack.
PAL
PAL - M Brazil
PAL - N Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay.
Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran,
SECAM Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine,
etc.
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Using your camcorder abroad (Continued)
Setting to the local time
You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your
camcorder abroad. Set
[DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] on the HOME MENU (p. 25).
(SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [AREA SET] and
World time difference
Time-zone
differences
Time-zone
differences
Area setting
Area setting
GMT
Lisbon, London
Berlin, Paris
+11:00
+12:00
–12:00
–11:00
–10:00
–09:00
–08:00
–07:00
–06:00
–05:00
–04:00
–03:30
–03:00
–02:00
–01:00
Solomon Is.
+01:00
+02:00
+03:00
+03:30
+04:00
+04:30
+05:00
+05:30
+06:00
+06:30
+07:00
+08:00
+09:00
+09:30
+10:00
Fiji, Wellington
Eniwetok, Kwajalein
Midway Is., Samoa
Hawaii
Helsinki, Cairo, Istanbul
Moscow, Nairobi
Tehran
Abu Dhabi, Baku
Kabul
Alaska
Los Angeles, Tijuana
Denver, Arizona
Chicago, Mexico City
New York, Bogota
Santiago
Karachi, Islamabad
Calcutta, New Delhi
Almaty, Dhaka
Rangoon
Bangkok, Jakarta
Hong Kong, Singapore, Beijing
Seoul, Tokyo
St. John’ s
Brasilia, Montevideo
Fernando de Noronha
Azores, Cape Verde Is.
Adelaide, Darwin
Melbourne, Sydney
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Maintenance and precautions
About the Disc
symbol
which you can use with your
camcorder.
Notes on use
• Hold the disc by its edge while supporting
the center hole lightly. Do not touch the
recording side (the opposite of the printed
side when using a single-sided disc).
• Before shooting, be sure to remove dust
and fingerprints from the disc with a soft
cloth. Otherwise you may not be able to
record or play normally in some situations
using that disc.
• When you set the disc in your camcorder,
press firmly until it clicks. When the
message [C:13:ss] appears on the LCD
screen, open the disc cover and set the
disc again.
Place the
outwards.
Recording ismade on the rear side.
symbol facing
• Do not attach any adhesive material such
as a sticker on the surface of a disc. If you
do so, the disc may become unbalanced,
and this may cause a malfunction of the
disc or your camcorder.
• When using a double-sided disc, take care
not to smudge the surface with
fingerprints.
• When a double-sided disc is used in your
camcorder, recording/playback are
performed on that side only. You cannot
switch to record on or play back the other
side with the disc set to the camcorder.
When recording/playback of one side is
complete, remove the disc and turn it over
to access the other side.
Use of double-sided discs
• Perform the following operations on each
side of a double-sided disc:
– Finalizing (p. 46)
– Unfinalizing (p. 62)
– Formatting (p. 61)
Double-sided discs allow you to record
both sides of a disc.
x Recording on the A side
Placethediscinyourcamcorderwiththeside
with the
symbol at the center facing
outwards until it clicks.
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Maintenance and precautions (Continued)
Care and storage of the discs
• Keep the disc clean, or the image quality
of the audio and video output may
deteriorate.
• Clean the disc with a soft cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center out. For
dirt, clean the disc with a soft cloth
slightly moistened in water, then remove
the moisture with a soft, dry cloth. Do not
use solvents such as benzine, cleaners
intended for vinyl LPs or antistatic spray,
as they may cause a malfunction to the
disc.
About the “Memory Stick”
A "Memory Stick" is a compact, portable
IC recording medium with a large data
capacity. You can use only a "Memory
Stick Duo," which is about the half size of a
standard "Memory Stick," with your
camcorder.
However, we do not guarantee the
operation of all types of "Memory Stick
Duo" on your camcorder.
Recording/
Types of “Memory Stick”
Playback
“Memory Stick”
–
(without MagicGate)
1
“Memory Stick Duo”*
a
(without MagicGate)
“MagicGate Memory Stick”
–
1
2
3
“Memory Stick Duo”*
(with MagicGate)
a* *
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight
or leave it in a humid place.
• When you carry or store the disc, put it in
its case.
3
“MagicGate Memory Stick
a*
1
Duo” *
• When you want to write letters or marks,
etc. on a single-sided disc, write only on
the printed side using an oil-based marker
with a felt-tip, and do not touch the ink
until it dries. Do not heat the disc or use a
sharp-pointed tool, such as ball point pen.
Do not dry the surface by heating. You
cannot write, or mark, on double-sided
discs.
“Memory Stick PRO”
–
1
2
3
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” *
a* *
*1 A “Memory Stick Duo” is about half the size of
a standard “Memory Stick.”
*2 The types of “Memory Stick” that support high
speed data transfer. The speed of data transfer
varies depending on the device to be used.
3
*
“MagicGate” is a copyright protection
technology that records and transfers the
contents in an encrypted format. Note that data
that uses “MagicGate” technology cannot be
recorded or played on your camcorder.
• Still image format: Your camcorder compresses
and records image data in the JPEG (Joint
Photographic Experts Group) format. The file
extension is “.JPG.”
• File names of still images:
– 101- 0001: This file name appears on the
screen of your camcorder.
– DSC00001.JPG: This file name appears on
the display of a computer.
• A “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by a
computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have
guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder.
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• Data read/write speed may vary depending on
the combination of the “Memory Stick” and
“Memory Stick” compliant product you use.
• Do not insert anything other than a “Memory
Stick Duo” into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot.
Doing so may cause a malfunction.
x On a location for use
Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick
Duo” in the following locations:
On a “Memory Stick Duo” with a
write-protect tab
You can prevent accidental erasure of
images when you slide the write-protect tab
on the “Memory Stick Duo” with a small
tapered object, to the write-protect position.
• Places subject to extremely high temperature,
such as a car parked outside in the summer.
• Places under direct sunlight.
• Places with extremely high humidity or subject
to corrosive gases.
Notes on use
Damaged or lost image data will not be
compensated for, and may occur in the
following cases:
• If you eject the “Memory Stick Duo,” turn the
power off on your camcorder, or remove the
battery pack for replacement while your
camcorder is reading or writing image files on
the “Memory Stick Duo” (while the access lamp
is lit or flashing).
x On the Memory Stick Duo adaptor
After inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into
the Memory Stick Duo adaptor, you can use
it with a standard “Memory Stick”
compliant device.
• When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with a
“Memory Stick” compliant device, be sure to
insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory
Stick Duo adaptor.
• When inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into a
Memory Stick Duo adaptor, make sure the
“Memory Stick Duo” is inserted facing in the
correct direction, then insert it all the way in.
Note that improper use may cause a
malfunction. Also, if you force the “Memory
Stick Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor
in the wrong direction, it may be damaged.
• If you use the “Memory Stick Duo” near
magnets or magnetic fields.
It is recommended you make a back-up of
important data on the hard disk of a
computer.
x On handling a “Memory Stick”
Keep the following in mind when handling
a “Memory Stick Duo.”
• Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo adaptor
without a “Memory Stick Duo” attached. Doing
so may result in malfunctions of the unit.
• Be careful not to apply excessive force when
writing on a memo area on a “Memory Stick
Duo.”
• Do not attach a label or the like on a “Memory
Stick Duo” or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor.
x On a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
The maximum memory capacity of a
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” that can be used
on your camcorder is 4 GB.
• When you carry or store a “Memory Stick Duo,”
put it in its case.
• Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to come
into contact with the terminals.
• Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the
“Memory Stick Duo.”
• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory
Stick Duo.”
On image data compatibility
• Image data files recorded on a “Memory Stick
Duo” by your camcorder conform to the
“Design rule for Camera File system” universal
standard established by the JEITA (Japan
Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association).
• On your camcorder, you cannot play back still
images recorded on other devices (DCR-
TRV900 or DSC-D700/D770) that do not
conform to the universal standard. (These
models are not sold in some regions.)
• Do not let the “Memory Stick Duo” get wet.
• Be careful to keep “Memory Stick Duo” media
out of the reach of small children. There is
danger that a child might swallow it.
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Maintenance and precautions (Continued)
• If you cannot use a “Memory Stick Duo” that
To use the battery pack effectively
has been used with another device, format it
formatting erases all information on the
“Memory Stick Duo.”
• You may not be able to play back images with
your camcorder:
– When playing back image data modified on
your computer.
– When playing back image data recorded with
other devices.
• Battery pack performance decreases when the
surrounding temperature is 10 °C (50 °F) or
below, and the length of time you can use the
battery pack becomes shorter. In that case, do
one of the following to use the battery pack for a
longer time.
– Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up,
and insert it in your camcorder right before
you start taking shots.
– Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FH70/
NP-FH100 (optional).
• Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent
playback, fast forward or rewind operation
wears out the battery pack faster.
About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery
pack
Your camcorder operates only with an
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series).
“InfoLITHIUM” H series battery packs
We recommend using a large capacity battery
pack: NP-FH70/NP-FH100.
• Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF
(CHG) when not recording or playing back on
your camcorder. The battery pack is also
consumed when your camcorder is in recording
standby or playback pause.
• Have spare battery packs ready for two or three
times the expected recording time, and make
trial recordings using a DVD-RW/DVD+RW
before making the actual recording.
have the
mark.
What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack?
An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a
lithium-ion battery pack that has functions
for communicating information related to
operating conditions between your
camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor/
charger.
• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The
battery pack is not water resistant.
About the remaining battery time
indicator
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
calculates the power consumption
according to the operating conditions of
your camcorder, and displays the remaining
battery time in minutes.
• When the power goes off even though the
remaining battery time indicator indicates that
the battery pack has enough power to operate,
charge the battery pack fully again. Remaining
battery time will be indicated correctly. Note,
however, that the battery indication will not be
restored if it is used in high temperatures for a
long time, or if left in a fully charged state, or
when the battery pack is frequently used. Use
the remaining battery time indication as a rough
guide only.
With an AC Adaptor/charger, the remaining
battery time and charging time appear.
To charge the battery pack
• Be sure to charge the battery pack before you
start using your camcorder.
• We recommend charging the battery pack in an
ambient temperature of between 10 °C to 30 °C
(50 °F to 86 °F) until the CHG (charge) lamp
turns off. If you charge the battery pack outside
of this temperature range, you may not be able
to charge it efficiently.
• The E mark that indicates low battery flashes
even if there are still 5 to 10 minutes of battery
time remaining, depending on the operating
conditions or ambient temperature.
• After charging is complete, disconnect the cable
from the DC IN jack on your camcorder or
remove the battery pack.
About storage of the battery pack
• If the battery pack is not used for a long time,
fully charge the battery pack and use it up on
your camcorder once a year to maintain proper
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function. To store the battery pack, remove it
from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool
place.
wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this
malfunction cannot be repaired.
• If any solid object or liquid gets inside the
casing, unplug your camcorder and have it
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it
any further.
• Avoid rough handling, disassembling,
modifying, physical shock, or impact such as
hammering, dropping or stepping on the
product. Be particularly careful of the lens.
• To discharge the battery pack on your
camcorder completely, touch
(SETTINGS)
t [GENERAL SET] t [A.SHUT OFF] t
[NEVER] on the HOME MENU and leave your
camcorder in recording standby until the power
About battery life
• Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF (CHG)
when you are not using your camcorder.
• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause
heat to build up inside.
• Battery capacity decreases over time and
through repeated use. If decreased usage time
between charges becomes significant, it is
probably time to replace it with a new one.
• When disconnecting the power cord, pull it by
the plug and not the cord.
• Each battery’s life is governed by storage,
operating and environmental conditions.
• Do not damage the power cord such as by
placing anything heavy on it.
• Keep metal contacts clean.
• Keep the Remote Commander and button-type
battery out of children’s reach. If the battery is
accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor
immediately.
About handling of your
camcorder
On use and care
• Do not use or store the camcorder and
accessories in the following locations:
• If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:
– consult your local authorized Sony service
facility.
– wash off any liquid that may have contacted
your skin.
– if any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with
plenty of water and consult a doctor.
– Anywhere extremely hot or cold. Never leave
them exposed to temperatures above 60 °C
(140 °F), such as under direct sunlight, near
heaters or in a car parked in the sun. They
may malfunction or become deformed.
– Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical
vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.
x When not using your camcorder for a
long time
– Near strong radio waves or radiation. The
camcorder may not be able to record properly.
• Periodically turn it on and let it run such as by
playing back discs or recording for about 3
minutes.
• Remove a disc from your camcorder.
• Use up the battery pack completely before
storing it.
– Near AM receivers and video equipment.
Noise may occur.
– On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand
or dust gets in your camcorder, it may
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
– Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD
screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may be
exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the
inside of the viewfinder or the LCD screen.
– Anywhere very humid.
• Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V
(battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).
Moisture condensation
If your camcorder is brought directly from a
cold place to a warm place, moisture may
condense inside your camcorder, on the
surface of the disc, or on the pickup lens.
This may cause a malfunction to your
camcorder.
• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
recommended in these operating instructions.
• Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example,
from rain or sea water. If your camcorder gets
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Maintenance and precautions (Continued)
x If moisture condensation has occurred
Leave your camcorder for about 1 hour
without turning it on.
x On adjustment of the touch panel
(CALIBRATION)
The buttons on the touch panel may not
work correctly. If this happens, follow the
procedure below. It is recommended that
you connect your camcorder to the wall
outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor
during the operation.
x Note on moisture condensation
Moisture may condense when you bring
your camcorder from a cold place into a
warm place (or vice versa) or when you use
your camcorder in a humid place as
follows:
• You bring your camcorder from a ski
slope into a place warmed up by a heating
device.
1 Turn on your camcorder, then press
(HOME).
2 Touch
SET] t [CALIBRATION].
(SETTINGS) t [GENERAL
• You bring your camcorder from an air
conditioned car or room into a hot place
outside.
• You use your camcorder after a squall or a
shower.
• You use your camcorder in a hot and
humid place.
3 Touch “×” displayed on the screen with the
corner of the “Memory Stick Duo” or the
like. The position of “×” changes.
x How to prevent moisture condensation
When you bring your camcorder from a
cold place into a warm place, put your
camcorder in a plastic bag and seal it
tightly. Remove the bag when the air
temperature inside the plastic bag has
reached the surrounding temperature (after
about 1 hour).
Touch [CANCEL] to cancel.
If you did not press the right spot, try the
calibration again.
b Notes
• Do not use a sharp-pointed object for
calibration. Doing so may damage the LCD
screen.
• You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is
rotated, or closed with the screen facing out.
LCD screen
• Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD
screen, as it may cause damage.
• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a
residual image may appear on the LCD screen.
This is not a malfunction.
• While using your camcorder, the back of the
LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
malfunction.
On handling the casing
• If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body
with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water,
and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.
• Avoid the following to avoid damage to the
finish:
x To clean the LCD screen
– Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide
and sunscreen.
– Handling the camcorder with above
substances on your hands.
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen
dirty, it is recommended you use a soft
cloth to clean it. When you use the LCD
Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply the
cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen.
Use cleaning paper moistened with the
liquid.
– Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or
vinyl objects for a long period of time.
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rechargeable battery will be fully
On the pickup lens
discharged in about 3 months if you do
not use your camcorder at all. Use your
camcorder after charging the pre-installed
rechargeable battery.
However, even if the pre-installed
rechargeable battery is not charged, the
camcorder operation will not be affected as
long as you are not recording the date.
• Do not touch the lens inside the disc
cover. Keep the disc cover closed except
when inserting and removing the disc, to
keep dust out.
• When your camcorder does not work
because the pickup lens is dirty, clean it
with a blower (not supplied). Do not touch
the pickup lens directly during cleaning
because this may cause the camcorder to
malfunction.
x Procedures
Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet
using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it
with the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG)
for more than 24 hours.
Pickup lens
About care and storage of the lens
• Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft
cloth in the following instances:
– When there are fingerprints on the lens
surface.
– In hot or humid locations
– When the lens is exposed to salty air such as
at the seaside.
• Store in a well-ventilated location subject to
little dirt or dust.
• To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as
described above. It is recommended that you
operate your camcorder about once a month to
keep it in optimum state for a long time.
On charging the pre-installed
rechargeable battery
Your camcorder has a pre-installed
rechargeable battery to retain the date, time,
and other settings even when the POWER
switch is set to OFF (CHG). The pre-
installed rechargeable battery is always
charged while your camcorder is connected
to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor or
while the battery pack is attached. The
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Specifications
Effective (still, 16:9):
2 280 000 pixels
Effective (still, 4:3):
System
Video compression format
MPEG2/JPEG (Still images)
Audio compression format
Dolby Digital 2/5.1ch
Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator
Video signal
NTSC color, EIA standards
Usable discs
8 cm DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-R/
DVD+R DL
Recording format
3 040 000 pixels
DCR-DVD408/DVD808
CMOS: 5.9 mm (1/3 type)
Recording pixels (still, 4:3):
Max. 4.0 mega (2 304 × 1 728) pixels*
Gross: Approx. 2 100 000 pixels
Effective (movie, 16:9):
1 430 000 pixels
Effective (movie, 4:3):
1 080 000 pixels
Effective (still, 16:9):
1 490 000 pixels
2
Movie
DVD-RW: DVD-VIDEO (VIDEO
mode), DVD-Video Recording (VR
mode)
DVD+RW: DVD+RW Video
DVD-R/DVD+R DL: DVD-VIDEO
Effective (still, 4:3):
1 990 000 pixels
Lens
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
10 × (Optical), 20 ×, 80 ×*3 (Digital)
Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.)
Still image
Exif Ver.2.2*1
Recording time
Focal length
DCR-DVD508/DVD908
F1.8 - 2.9
f=5.4 - 54 mm (7/32 - 2 1/4 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still
camera
DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-R
9M (HQ): Approx. 20 min
6M (SP): Approx. 30 min
3M (LP): Approx. 60 min
For movies:
DVD+R DL:
40 - 400 mm (1 5/8 - 15 3/4 in.) (16:9)
49 - 490 mm (1 15/16 - 19 3/8 in.) (4:3)
For still images:
37 - 370 mm (1 1/2 - 14 5/8 in.) (4:3)
40 - 400 mm (1 5/8 - 15 3/4 in.) (16:9)
DCR-DVD408/DVD808
F1.8 - 2.9
9M (HQ): Approx. 35 min
6M (SP): Approx. 55 min
3M (LP): Approx. 110 min
Viewfinder
Electric viewfinder (color)
Image device (ClearVid CMOS Sensor)
DCR-DVD508/DVD908
CMOS: 6.3 mm (1/2.9 type)
Recording pixels (still, 4:3):
Max. 6.1 mega (2 848 × 2 136) pixels*
Gross: Approx. 3 200 000 pixels
Effective (movie, 16:9):
2 280 000 pixels
f=5.1 - 51 mm (7/32 - 2 1/8 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still
camera
2
4
For movies * :
41.3 - 485 mm (1 11/16 - 19 1/8 in.)
(16:9)
50.5 - 594 mm (2 - 23 1/2 in.) (4:3)
For still images:
Effective (movie, 4:3):
1 710 000 pixels
37 - 370 mm (1 1/2 - 14 5/8 in.) (4:3)
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40.4 - 404 mm (1 5/8 - 16 in.) (16:9)
Color temperature
REMOTE jack
Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 mm)
[AUTO], [ONE PUSH],
[INDOOR] (3 200 K),
LCD screen
[OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)
Image
Minimum illumination
6.9 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9)
1.5 lx (lux) (AUTO SLW SHUTTR
ON, Shutter speed 1/30 second)
0 lx (lux) (during NightShot function)
Total dot number
211 200 (960 × 220)
General
1
* “Exif” is a file format for still images,
Power requirements
established by the JEITA (Japan
DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack)
DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)
Average power consumption
DCR-DVD508/DVD908
During camera recording using the
viewfinder with normal brightness:
4.5 W
Electronicsand InformationTechnology
Industries Association). Files in this
format can have additional information
such as your camcorder’s setting
information at the time of recording.
* The unique pixel array of Sony’s
ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image
processing system (new Enhanced
Imaging Processor) allows still image
resolution equivalent to the sizes
described.
2
During camera recording using the
LCD with normal brightness:
4.7 W
DCR-DVD408/DVD808
During camera recording using the
viewfinder with normal brightness:
4.0 W
During camera recording using the
LCD with normal brightness:
4.2 W
3
* DCR-DVD408/DVD808
* The focal length figures are actual
figures resulting from wide angle pixel
readout.
4
• Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
Operating temperature
0 °C to +40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature
-20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F)
Dimensions (approx.)
Input/Output connectors
Audio/Video output
10-pin connector
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω(ohms)
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω(ohms)
Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω
(ohms)
Audio signal: 327 mV (at load
impedance 47 kΩ(kilohms)), Output
impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ
(kilohms)
70 × 87 × 142 mm
(2 7/8 × 3 1/2 × 5 5/8 in.) (w/h/d)
including the projecting parts
70 × 87 × 145 mm
(2 7/8 × 3 1/2 × 5 5/8 in.) (w/h/d)
including the projecting parts, the NP-
FH60 rechargeable battery pack
attached
USB jack
mini-B
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Specifications (Continued)
Mass (approx.)
Dimensions (approx.)
31.8 × 33.3 × 45.0 mm
(1 5/16 × 1 5/16 × 1 13/16 in.) (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
DCR-DVD508/DVD908
510 g (1 lb 1 oz) main unit only
590 g (1 lb 4 oz) including the NP-
FH60 rechargeable battery pack and a
disc
DCR-DVD408/DVD808
490 g (1 lb 1 oz) main unit only
570 g (1 lb 4 oz) including the NP-
FH60 rechargeable battery pack and a
disc
80 g (2.9 oz)
Operating temperature
0 °C to +40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Type
Lithium ion
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Supplied accessories
See page 21.
AC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B
Power requirements
AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Current consumption
0.35 - 0.18 A
Power consumption
18 W
Output voltage
DC 8.4 V*
Operating temperature
0 °C to +40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature
-20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F)
Dimensions (approx.)
48 × 29 × 81 mm (1 15/16 × 1 3/16 ×
3 1/4 in.) (w/h/d) excluding the
projecting parts
Mass (approx.)
170 g (6 oz) excluding the power cord
* See the label on the AC Adaptor for other
specifications.
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60
Maximum output voltage
DC 8.4 V
Output voltage
DC 7.2 V
Capacity
7.2 Wh (1 000 mAh)
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On trademarks
Notes on the License
• “Handycam” and
are
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• “Memory Stick,” “
Duo,” “
PRO Duo,” “
“MagicGate,” “
“MagicGate Memory Stick” and “MagicGate
Memory Stick Duo” are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN
CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY
MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE
MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING
VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED
MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED
WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE
PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT
PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS
,” “Memory Stick
,” “Memory Stick
,”
,”
AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250
STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER,
COLORADO 80206.
• DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, and DVD+R
DL logo are trademarks.
• Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories.
• Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator is a trademark of
Dolby Laboratories.
• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are
either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/
or other countries.
"C Library," "Expat," "zlib," and "libjpeg"
software are provided in your camcorder. We
provide this software based on license agreements
with their owners of copyright. Based on requests
by the owners of copyright of these software
applications, we have an obligation to inform you
of the following. Please read the following
sections.
Read “license1.pdf” in the “License” folder on the
CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of
"C Library," "Expat," "zlib," and "libjpeg"
software.
• Macintosh and Mac OS are registered
trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc in the U.S.
and other countries.
•
Pentium is a trademark or registered trademark
of Intel Corporation.
On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software
The software that is eligible for the following
GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred
to as "GPL") or GNU Lesser General Public
License (hereinafter referred to as "LGPL") are
included in the camcorder.
• Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are
either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United
States and/or other countries.
All other product names mentioned herein may be
the trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies. Furthermore, ™ and “®”
are not mentioned in each case in this manual.
This informs you that you have a right to have
access to, modify, and redistribute source code for
these software programs under the conditions of
the supplied GPL/LGPL.
Source code is provided on the web. To
download, go to the following website and select
HDR-UX1/HDR-SR1.
http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/
We would prefer you do not contact us about the
contents of source code.
Read “license2.pdf” in the “License” folder on the
CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of
"GPL," and "LGPL" software.
To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is needed. If it is
not installed on your computer, you can download
it from the Adobe Systems web page:
http://www.adobe.com/
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A Active Interface Shoe
The Active Interface Shoe supplies
power to optional accessories such as a
video light, a flash, or a microphone.
The accessory can be turned on or off as
you operate the POWER switch on your
camcorder. Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with your
accessory for details.
An Active Interface Shoe compatible
microphone (optional) will take
precedence when connected.
The Active Interface Shoe has a safety
device for fixing the installed accessory
securely. To connect an accessory, press
down and push it to the end, and then
tighten the screw. To remove an
H Remote sensor
Point the Remote Commander (p. 117)
towards the remote sensor to operate
your camcorder.
accessory, loosen the screw, and then
press down and pull out the accessory.
• When you are recording movies with an
external flash (optional) connected to the
accessory shoe, turn off the power of the
external flash to prevent charging noise
being recorded.
• You cannot use an external flash (optional)
and the built-in flash at the same time.
• When an external microphone (optional) is
connected, it takes precedence over the
internal microphone.
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Identifying parts and controls (Continued)
B Speaker
Playback sounds come out from the
speaker. For how to adjust the volume,
F
G RESET button
Initializes all the settings, including the
setting of the date and time.
H Tripod receptacle
Attach the tripod (optional: the length of
the screw must be less than 5.5 mm
(7/32 in.)) to the tripod receptacle using
a tripod screw.
K
(VIEW IMAGES) button (41)
M Access lamp (“Memory Stick Duo”)
(29)
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button or an item with b / B / v / V, then press
ENTER to enter.
Remote Commander
b Notes
• Remove the insulation sheet before using the
Remote Commander.
Insulation sheet
• PointtheRemoteCommandertowardstheremote
• When no commands have been sent from the
Remote Commander in a certain period, the
orange frame disappears. When you press any of
b/ B / v/ V, or ENTER again, the frame appears
at the position where it was displayed last.
• You cannot select some buttons on the LCD
screen using b / B / v / V.
To change the battery of the Remote
Commander
1 While pressing on the tab, inset your
fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery
case.
Displays the date and time or camera setting
dataoftherecordedimageswhenyoupressthis
during playback.
The on-screen image when you press this
button will be recorded as a still image.
2 Place a new battery with the + side facing
up.
3 Insert the battery case back into the Remote
Commander until it clicks.
42)
Tab
H Transmitter
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not
recharge, disassemble or dispose of in
fire.
• When the lithium battery becomes weak, the
operating distance of the Remote Commander
may shorten, or the Remote Commander may
not function properly. In this case, replace the
battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery.
Use of another battery may present a risk of fire
or explosion.
Displays a VISUAL INDEX screen when you
press this during playback.
M b / B / v / V / ENTER buttons
When you press any button on the VISUAL
INDEX screen or Playlist, the orange frame
appears on the LCD screen. Select a desired
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Indicators displayed during recording/playback
Recording movies
Recording still images
SP
N Appears while a still image is being
saved.
D Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or
[REC] (recording))
O Recording folder
E Counter (hour/minute/second)
z Tips
• When using the Dual Rec function, the movie
and still image shooting screens are both shown
together. The display position differs slightly
from that during normal operation.
Appears for DVD-RW only.
• As the number of still images recorded in
“Memory Stick Duo” increases, new folders are
automatically created to store them.
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Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued)
Bottom
Indicators when you made
changes
Indicator
Meaning
Digital effect (82)
Manual focus (78)
Following indicators appear during
recording/playback to indicate the settings
of your camcorder.
9
Upper left
Upper right
SCENE SELECTION
(79)
SP
Backlight (38)
.
n
SteadyShot off (67)
Bottom
Center
SPOT METER (79)
Upper left
Indicator
Meaning
5.1ch surround recording/
playback (36)
Data code during recording
The date, time, and camera setting data of
the recorded images are recorded
automatically on the disc and “Memory
Stick Duo.” They are not displayed while
recording. However, you can check them as
You can view the recording date and time
on another device, etc. ([SUB-T DATE],
MICREF LEVEL low
(82)
WIDE SELECT (38)
Upper right
Indicator
Meaning
Center
Indicator
Meaning
NightShot (38)
Super NightShot (81)
Slide show set (43)
PictBridge connecting
(57)
E Z
Warning (97)
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Glossary
x 5.1ch surround sound
x VR mode
A system that plays back sound on 6 speakers, 3 at
the front (left, right and center) and 2 at the rear
(right and left) with an additional low-pass
subwoofer counted as a 0.1 channel for
frequencies of 120 Hz or lower.
One of the recording formats you can select when
using a DVD-RW. VR mode enables editing
(deleting or sequence rearrangement) with your
camcorder Finalizing the disc lets you play it back
on a VR mode compatible DVD device.
x DVD menu
x VISUAL INDEX
A menu screen that enables you to select a
particular scene from a disc being played back on
another device.
This function displays images of movies and still
images you have recorded so that you can select
those scenes you want to play back.
x Dolby Digital
An audio encoding (compression) system
developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc.
x Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator
Sound compression technology developed by
Dolby Laboratories Inc. which compresses audio
efficiently while preserving high sound quality. It
enables recording of 5.1ch surround sound while
using disc space more efficiently. Discs created
by Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator can be played back
on a device compatible with the disc created on
your camcorder.
x MPEG
MPEG stands for Moving Picture Experts Group,
the group of standards for the coding (image
compression) of video (movie) and audio. There
are MPEG1 and MPEG2 formats. Your
camcorder records movies with SD (standard
definition) image quality in MPEG2 format.
x Thumbnail
Reduced-size images which enable you to view
many images at the same time. “VISUAL
INDEX” and “DVD MENU” use a thumbnail
display system.
x VIDEO mode
One of the recording formats you can select when
using a DVD-RW. VIDEO mode provides
excellent compatibility with other DVD devices.
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L
P
Playlist
M
MANAGE DISC/MEMORY
Pre-installed rechargeable
Memory Stick Duo adaptor
T
R
REC MODE (Recording mode)
N
O
Original
U
S
V
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Index (Continued)
VF B.LIGHT (Viewfinder
W
Z
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Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en español
Paso 1: Comprobación de los componentes
suministrados
CD-ROM “Handycam Application
Software” (1)
Asegúrese de que dispone de los siguientes
componentes suministrados con su
videocámara.
El número entre paréntesis indica el número
de componentes suministrados.
Guía de operaciones (este manual) (1)
Adaptador de alimentación de ca (1)
Cable de alimentación (1)
Cable de conexión de A/V (1)
Cable USB (1)
Control remoto inalámbrico (1)
La pila de litio tipo botón ya viene instalada.
Batería recargable NP-FH60 (1)
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Paso 2: Carga de la batería
Interruptor POWER
2
1
Toma DC IN
Batería
3
Indicador
CHG (carga)
4
Cable de
alimentación
Clavija de cc
Cubierta de la toma
Adaptador de
alimentación de ca4
Al tomacorriente de pared
Puede cargar la batería
3
Conecte el adaptador de ca a la
toma DC IN de la videocámara.
“InfoLITHIUM” (serie H) tras
instalarla en la videocámara.
Abra la cubierta de la toma y conecte la
clavija de DC del adaptador de ca
b Notas
• Sólo es posible utilizar una batería
“InfoLITHIUM” de la serie H.
Haga coincidir la marca v de la clavija
de DC con la marca v de la
videocámara.
1
2
Gire el interruptor POWER en el
sentido de la flecha hasta la
posición OFF (CHG) (ajuste
predeterminado).
4
5
Conecte el cable de alimentación
al adaptador de alimentación de
ca y al tomacorriente de pared.
El indicador CHG (carga) se enciende y
se inicia el proceso de carga. El
indicador CHG (carga) se apaga cuando
la batería está completamente cargada.
Instale la batería deslizándola en
el sentido de la flecha hasta que
haga clic.
Levante el visor e instale la
batería deslizándola en el sentido
de la flecha hasta que haga clic.
Desconecte el adaptador de ca de
la toma DC IN de la videocámara.
b Notas
• Desconecte el adaptador de ca de la toma DC IN
mientras sujeta la videocámara y la clavija de
DC.
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la información de la batería durante
aproximadamente 7 segundos. Puede ver la
información sobre la batería durante un
máximo de 20 segundos si presiona de
nuevo el botón DISP/BATT INFO mientras
aparece dicha información.
Para extraer la batería
1 Gire el interruptor POWER hacia la
posición OFF (CHG).
2 Levante el visor.
3 Presione el botón BATT (liberación de la
batería) y extraiga la batería.
Energía restante de la batería (aprox.)
Botón BATT
(liberación de la
batería)
BATTERY INFO
NIVEL CARGA BATERÍA
TIEMPO GRAB DISPON
Capacidad de grabación (aprox.)
Tiempo de carga
b Notas
Tiempo aproximado (min) necesario para
cargar completamente una batería
totalmente descargada.
• Antes de extraer la batería o el adaptador de ca
compruebe que el indicador
(Película) o el
indicador (Imágenes fijas) estén apagados.
Tiempo de
carga
Batería
Almacenamiento de la batería
Descargue completamente la batería antes
de almacenarla durante períodos
prolongados.
NP-FH50
135
135
NP-FH60
(suministrada)
NP-FH70
170
390
Conexión a una fuente de
alimentación externa
NP-FH100
Realice las mismas conexiones que cuando
carga la batería. La batería no se descargará
en ese caso.
Tiempo de grabación
Tiempo aproximado (min) disponible
cuando utiliza una batería completamente
cargada.
Para comprobar la batería restante
(Info batería)
DCR-DVD408/DVD808
Ajuste el interruptor POWER en la posición
OFF (CHG) y, a continuación, presione el
botón DISP/BATT INFO.
Tiempo de
grabación
continua
Tiempo de
grabación
normal*
Batería
NP-FH50
75
80
35
40
40
50
50
50
80
NP-FH60
(suministrada)
100
105
105
Pasados unos instantes, se mostrarán el
tiempo de grabación restante aproximado y
Continúa ,
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Paso 2: Carga de la batería (continuación)
Tiempo de reproducción
Tiempo aproximado (min) disponible
cuando utiliza una batería completamente
cargada.
Tiempo de
grabación
continua
Tiempo de
grabación
normal*
Batería
NP-FH70
160
170
170
375
395
395
80
85
DCR-DVD408/DVD808
85
Panel LCD
abierto*
Panel LCD
cerrado
Batería
NP-FH100
185
195
195
NP-FH50
110
145
120
160
NP-FH60
(suministrada)
DCR-DVD508/DVD908
NP-FH70
235
545
255
590
NP-FH100
Tiempo de
Tiempo de
grabación
normal*
Batería
grabación
continua
DCR-DVD508/DVD908
NP-FH50
65
70
30
35
Panel LCD
abierto*
Panel LCD
cerrado
Batería
NP-FH50
110
120
160
70
35
NP-FH60
(suministrada)
145
NP-FH60
(suministrada)
90
45
90
45
NP-FH70
235
545
255
590
90
45
NP-FH100
NP-FH70
140
150
150
335
345
345
70
* Con la luz de fondo de la pantalla LCD
encendida.
75
75
NP-FH100
165
170
170
Acerca de la batería
• Antes de reemplazar la batería, gire el
interruptor POWER hasta la posición OFF
(CHG) y apague el indicador
(Imágenes fijas).
(Película) o
• El indicador CHG (carga) parpadeará durante la
carga o Info batería no se mostrará
correctamente en las siguientes situaciones:
* El tiempo de grabación normal indica el tiempo
de grabación al repetir las operaciones de inicio/
parada, conexión/desconexión de la
alimentación y utilización del zoom.
– La batería no está conectada correctamente.
– La batería está dañada.
– La batería está completamente gastada (sólo
para la información sobre la batería).
• Cuando el adaptador de alimentación de ca esté
conectado a la toma DC IN de la videocámara,
la batería no suministrará alimentación, aunque
el cable de alimentación esté desconectado del
tomacorriente de pared.
• Cuando conecte una luz de vídeo opcional, se
recomienda utilizar una batería NP-FH70/NP-
FH100.
b Notas
• Todos los tiempos se han calculado con el modo
de grabación [SP] en las siguientes condiciones:
Indicación superior: con la luz de fondo de la
pantalla LCD encendida.
Indicación central: con la luz de fondo de la
pantalla LCD apagada.
Indicación inferior: tiempo de grabación al
grabar con el visor y con el panel LCD cerrado.
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Paso 3: Conexión de
la alimentación y
ajuste de la fecha y la
hora
• No se recomienda utilizar una batería NP-FH30
con la videocámara, ya que ésta sólo permite
tiempos de grabación y reproducción breves.
Ajuste la fecha y la hora cuando utilice la
videocámara por primera vez. Si no ajusta
la fecha y la hora, aparecerá la pantalla
[AJUS.RELOJ] cada vez que encienda la
videocámara o cambie la posición del
interruptor POWER.
Acerca del tiempo de carga/grabación/
reproducción
• Tiempos calculados con la videocámara a 25 °C
(se recomienda de 10 °C a 30 °C)
• Los tiempos de grabación y de reproducción
serán más cortos cuando utilice la videocámara
a bajas temperaturas.
• En función de las condiciones en las que utilice
la videocámara, es posible que el tiempo de
grabación y reproducción se vean reducidos.
Interruptor POWER
Acerca del adaptador de alimentación de
ca
• Si utiliza el adaptador de alimentación de ca
conéctelo a un tomacorriente de pared cercano.
Si se produce alguna falla de funcionamiento al
utilizar la videocámara, desconecte el adaptador
de alimentación de ca del tomacorriente de
inmediato.
• No utilice el adaptador de alimentación de ca
colocado en un espacio angosto, tal como entre
una pared y los muebles.
• No provoque un cortocircuito en la clavija de cc
del adaptador de alimentación de ca ni en el
terminal de la batería con algún objeto metálico,
ya que podría causar fallas de funcionamiento.
• Aunque la videocámara esté apagada, seguirá
recibiendo alimentación de ca (corriente
1
Mientras presiona el botón verde,
gire el interruptor POWER varias
veces en el sentido que indica la
flecha hasta que se ilumine el
indicador correspondiente.
doméstica) mientras esté conectada a la toma de
pared mediante el adaptador de alimentación de ca
(película): para grabar películas
(imágenes fijas): para tomar
imágenes fijas
Aparece la pantalla [AJUS.RELOJ].
min
AJUS.ZONA
Chicago
Ciudad de México
Nueva York
Bogotá
Santiago
12:00:00 AM
AJUS.RELOJ
SIGUIENTE
2
Seleccione la zona geográfica
que desee mediante v/V y, a
continuación, toque [SIGUIENTE].
Continúa ,
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Paso 3: Conexión de la alimentación y ajuste de la fecha y la hora
(continuación)
Seleccione
(HOME) t
(AJUSTES) t [AJ.REL./ IDIOM.]
t [AJUS.RELOJ] y, a continuación, ajuste
la fecha y la hora.
3
4
Ajuste [HORA VERANO] y, a
continuación, toque [SIGUIENTE].
b Notas
Ajuste [A] u (año) mediante v/V.
• Si no utiliza la videocámara durante 3 meses
aproximadamente, la batería recargable
incorporada se descargará y es posible que los
ajustes de fecha y hora se borren de la memoria.
En este caso, cargue la batería recargable y
ajuste la fecha y la hora de nuevo.
min
A
1
M
1
D
12
AM
AJUS.RELOJ
• Después de haber encendido la videocámara
tardará unos segundos en estar lista para
utilizarse. Durante este intervalo de tiempo no
es posible utilizar la videocámara.
SIGUIENTE
• La cubierta del objetivo se abre
automáticamente cuando se activa la
alimentación. Se cierra al seleccionar la pantalla
de reproducción o al desactivar la alimentación.
• Con el fin de ahorrar energía de la batería,
cuando se adquiere la videocámara, ésta viene
ajustada para apagarse automáticamente si se
deja encendida sin realizar ninguna operación
durante unos 5 minutos ([APAGADO AUTO]).
5
6
7
Seleccione [M] mediante b/B y, a
continuación, utilice v/V para
ajustar el mes.
Ajuste [D] (día), las horas y los
minutos del mismo modo y, a
continuación, toque [SIGUIENTE].
z Sugerencias
• La fecha y la hora no aparecen durante la
grabación, aunque se graban automáticamente
en el disco y se pueden mostrar durante la
reproducción ([CÓDIGO DATOS]).
• Si los botones del panel táctil no funcionan
correctamente, ajuste la pantalla LCD
([CALIBRACIÓN]).
Compruebe que el reloj esté
correctamente ajustado y, a
continuación, toque
.
El reloj empezará a funcionar.
Puede seleccionar cualquier año hasta el
2037.
Cambio del ajuste de idioma
Ajuste la medianoche a las 12:00 AM.
Ajuste el mediodía a las 12:00 PM.
Puede modificar las indicaciones en
pantalla para que muestren los mensajes en
un idioma determinado.
Toque
(HOME) t
Para apagar la videocámara
Gire el interruptor POWER hacia la
posición OFF (CHG).
(AJUSTES)t[AJ.REL./
IDIOM.]t[ AJUSTE IDIOMA] y, a
continuación, seleccione el idioma que
desee.
Para restablecer el ajuste de fecha y
hora
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Paso 4: Preparativos para la grabación
z Sugerencias
• Si abre el panel LCD 90 grados respecto de la
Panel LCD
videocámara y lo gira 180 grados hacia el
objetivo, podrá cerrarlo con la pantalla LCD
mirando hacia fuera. Este procedimiento resulta
conveniente para las operaciones de
reproducción.
Abra el panel LCD 90 grados respecto a la
videocámara (1) y, a continuación, gírelo
en el ángulo que le resulte más adecuado
para grabar o reproducir (2).
• En el HOME MENU, toque
t [AJUS.SON./PANT.] t [BRILLO LCD]
para ajustar el brillo de la pantalla LCD.
(AJUSTES)
190 grados respecto a
la videocámara
290 grados
(máx.)
• La información se mostrará u ocultará (pantalla
encendida y pantalla apagada) cada vez que
presione DISP BATT/INFO.
Visor
Podrá contemplar las imágenes a través del
visor para evitar que la batería se gaste, o
siempre que la calidad de la imagen de la
pantalla LCD sea muy baja.
Botón DISP/BATT
Visor
2180 grados
(máx.)
Para desactivar la luz de fondo de la
pantalla LCD y conseguir que la
batería dure más tiempo
Mantenga presionado Botón DISP/BATT
INFO durante unos segundos hasta que
Palanca de ajuste
del objetivo del
visor
Muévala hasta que vea
claramente la imagen.
aparezca
.
Este ajuste resulta práctico cuando utiliza la
videocámara en condiciones de mucho
brillo o si desea ahorrar energía de la
batería. Este ajuste no afectará a la imagen
grabada. Para encender la luz de fondo de la
pantalla LCD, mantenga presionado el
botón DISP/BATT INFO durante unos
z Sugerencias
• Para ajustar el brillo de la luz de fondo del visor,
seleccione
(AJUSTES) t [AJUS.SON./
segundos hasta que
desaparezca.
PANT.] t [LUZ F.VISOR] en el HOME
MENU.
b Notas
• No presione accidentalmente los botones del
marco de la pantalla LCD cuando abra o ajuste
el panel.
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Paso 5: Inserción de un disco o un “Memory
Stick Duo”
Disco
Se necesita un disco DVD-RW, DVD+RW,
DVD-R o DVD+R DL de 8 cm nuevo para
realizar la grabación.
b Notas
• Elimine de antemano el polvo o las huellas
dactilares del disco con un paño suave.
1
2
Compruebe que la videocámara
esté encendida.
Coloque la cara impresa del disco hacia afuera
cuando utilice discos de una sola cara.
Mveva el interruptor OPEN de la
cubierta del disco en la dirección
de la flecha (OPEN B).
[ABRIENDO…] aparece en la pantalla
LCD.
4
Cierre la cubierta del disco.
[ACCESO A DISCO] aparece en la
pantalla LCD.
Es posible que la videocámara tarde
cierto tiempo en reconocer el disco.
La cubierta del disco se abrirá
ligeramente de forma automática.
x DVD-RW/DVD+RW
Aparece una ventana que pregunta si se
utilizará la opción [GUÍA
Interruptor OPEN de
la cubierta del disco
SELEC.DISCO]. La opción [GUÍA
SELEC.DISCO] permite formatear el
disco mediante las instrucciones que
aparecen en la pantalla. Si no desea
utilizar esta opción, continúe en el paso
5.
Lente de
captación
x DVD-R/DVD+R DL
Es posible iniciar la grabación
inmediatamente después de que
[ACCESO A DISCO] desaparezca de la
pantalla LCD. No es necesario realizar
los pasos posteriores al paso 5.
Indicador
ACCESS (disco)
Cuando la cubierta del
disco se haya abierto
un poco, podrá abrirla
completamente.
5
Elija la opción que desee de las
que aparecen en pantalla.
3
Coloque el disco con la cara de
grabación hacia la videocámara y,
a continuación, presione el centro
del disco hasta que encaje en su
sitio.
x DVD-RW
Seleccione el formato de grabación,
[VIDEO] o [VR] y, a continuación,
toque
.
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• Es posible que se produzcan fallas en el
funcionamiento de la videocámara si la correa
queda enganchada al cerrar la cubierta del disco.
• No toque la cara de grabación del disco ni la
lente de captación.
x DVD+RW
Seleccione el formato de la película,
[PANORÁM.16:9] o [4:3] y, a
continuación, toque
.
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.
• No someta la videocámara a golpes ni
vibraciones:
6
7
Toque [SÍ].
Toque
[Finalizado.].
cuando aparezca
Cuando se haya completado el formateo
del disco, podrá empezar a grabar en él.
– mientras el indicador ACCESS esté
encendido,
z Sugerencias
– mientras el indicador ACCESS esté
parpadeando,
– cuando [ACCESO A DISCO] o
[ABRIENDO…] aparezcan en la pantalla de
cristal líquido.
• Es posible que se tarde algún tiempo en extraer
el disco según las condiciones de éste y los
materiales grabados.
• Si utiliza un disco DVD-RW mientras está
ajustado el modo Easy Handycam, el
formato de grabación se fijará en el modo
VIDEO.
Extracción del disco
1 Realice los pasos 1 y 2 para abrir la
• Es posible que la operación de extracción de un
disco tarde hasta 10 min (minuto) si éste está
dañado o sucio de huellas dactilares, etc. En ese
caso, es posible que el disco sufra daños.
cubierta del disco.
2 Presione el soporte del disco en el centro
del compartimiento de discos, y extraiga el
disco mientras los sujeta por los bordes.
z Sugerencias
• Es posible extraer un disco siempre que la
videocámara esté conectada a una fuente de
alimentación, aunque se encuentre apagada. No
obstante, el proceso de reconocimiento del disco
• Compruebe cuál es el disco más adecuado para
la grabación que desea realizar mediante la
opción [GUÍA SELEC.DISCO] del HOME
MENU.
b Notas
• Al abrir o cerrar la cubierta del disco, tenga
cuidado de no obstaculizar la operación con la
mano u otros objetos. Coloque la correa en la
parte inferior de la videocámara y, a
continuación, abra o cierre la cubierta del disco.
Continúa ,
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Paso 5: Inserción de un disco o un “Memory Stick Duo” (continuación)
Stick Duo” o los datos de imágenes queden
dañados.
• Al insertar o expulsar el “Memory Stick Duo”,
tenga cuidado de que el “Memory Stick Duo”
“Memory Stick Duo”
Sólo se puede utilizar un “Memory Stick
Duo” con la marca
o
no se salga y se caiga.
.
z Sugerencias
• El número de imágenes que pueden grabarse
varía en función de la calidad o el tamaño de la
imagen.
1
2
Abra el panel LCD.
Inserte el “Memory Stick Duo” en
la ranura para “Memory Stick
Duo” en la dirección correcta
hasta que encaje en su sitio.
Indicador de ACCESS
(“Memory Stick Duo”)
Para expresionar un “Memory Stick
Duo”
Empuje ligeramente el “Memory Stick
Duo” hacia el interior de la ranura una vez.
b Notas
• Cuando el indicador ACCESS se enciende o
parpadea, significa que la videocámara está
leyendo o grabando datos. No sacuda ni golpee
la videocámara, no la apague, no extraiga el
“Memory Stick Duo”, ni retire la bateria.
• Si inserta el “Memory Stick Duo” en la ranura
en la dirección incorrecta, es posible que el
“Memory Stick Duo”, la ranura para “Memory
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Grabación
(HOME) E
PHOTO F
(HOME) D
START/STOP C
Interruptor
POWER B
START/STOP A
Ajuste de la correa de sujeción
b Notas
Ajuste y tense la correa de sujeción como se
muestra en la ilustración y sujete la
videocámara correctamente.
• Si el indicador ACCESS permanece encendido
una vez finalizada la grabación, significa que
todavía se están grabando datos en el disco o en
el “Memory Stick Duo”. No someta la
videocámara a golpes o vibraciones, ni
desconecte la batería o el adaptador de
alimentación de ca.
Continúa ,
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Grabación (continuación)
Películas
Imágenes fijas
Las películas se graban en el disco.
Las imágenes fijas se graban en el
“Memory Stick Duo”.
1
2
Gire el interruptor
POWER B hasta
que se encienda
el indicador
1
2
Gire el interruptor
POWER B hasta
que se encienda
el indicador
(imágenes
fijas).
(película).
Presione START/STOP A (o C).
Presione PHOTO F.
min
min
6,1
M
[ESPERA]t[GRAB.]
Pitido
Clic
Parpadea
t
Se enciende
Púlselo
Púlselo ligeramente
para enfocar
Para detener la grabación, presione
START/STOP nuevamente.
completamente para
grabar
se muestra al lado de
desaparece, se ha grabado la
imagen.
.Cuando
Para cambiar al modo de grabación
de películas mediante el botón
(HOME) D (o E)
Toque
(TOMA DE IMÁGENES) en
el HOME MENU t [PELÍCULA] o
[FOTO].
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Reproducción
Palanca de zoom F
InterruptorPOWER
A
(HOME) E
(HOME) D
(VISUALIZAR IMÁGENES) C
(VISUALIZAR IMÁGENES) B
Gire el interruptor POWERA para encender la videocámara.
Presione
(VISUALIZAR IMÁGENES) B (o C).
La pantalla VISUAL INDEX aparece en la pantalla de cristal líquido. (Es posible que
el sistema tarde un tiempo en mostrar la pantalla VISUAL INDEX).
Vuelve a la pantalla
de grabación
Tipo de disco
6 imágenes
Aparece con la imagen en la
anteriores
última ficha reproducida o
grabada (B para una imagen
fija).
6 imágenes
siguientes
Vuelve a la pantalla
de grabación
(OPTION)
Muestra las imágenes fijas
Muestra las películas
z Sugerencias
• Si mueve la palanca de zoom F, podrá seleccionar si desea visualizar 6 o 12 imágenes en la pantalla
VISUAL INDEX. Para fijar este número, toque (AJUSTES) en el HOME MENU t
[VIS.AJUSTES IMÁG] t [ PANTALLA].
Continúa ,
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Reproducción (continuación)
Inicie la reproducción
Películas
Toque la pestaña
y la película que desea reproducir.
La pantalla VISUAL INDEX vuelve a aparecer cuando finaliza la reproducción de todas
las películas, desde la película seleccionada hasta la última película.
Volver (a la pantalla
VISUAL INDEX)
Al tocarlo, se alterna
entre los modos
dereproducciónypausa.
Comienzo de la escena/
escena anterior
Detener (ir a la
Escena siguiente
(OPTION)
pantalla VISUAL
INDEX)
Rebobinado/avance rápido
Imágenes fijas
Toque la pestaña
y la imagen fija que desea reproducir.
Volver (a la pantalla
VISUAL INDEX)
min
6,1
M
Botóndepresentación de
diapositivas
(OPTION)
lr a la pantalla
VISUAL INDEX
Anterior/Siguiente
• Si lo toca una vez, la velocidad de rebobinado/
avance rápido será aproximadamente 5 veces
mayor y, si lo toca dos veces, será
Para cambiar al modo de
reproducción mediante el botón
(HOME) D (o E)
aproximadamente 10 veces mayor*.
Toque
t [VISUAL INDEX]
(VISUALIZAR IMÁGENES)
*
Aproximadamente 8 veces luego de utilizar un
DVD+RW.
Para ajustar el volumen de la película
Toque
(OPTION) t pestaña
t
[VOL.] y, a continuación, ajústelo con
/
.
z Sugerencias
• Toque
para reproducir la película a cámara lenta.
/
durante el modo de pausa
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