Sony Handycam DCR DVD805E User Manual

2-661-364-11(1)  
Enjoying with your  
Easy  
Operating Guide  
DCR-DVD404E/DVD405E/DVD805E  
© 2006 Sony Corporation  
Read this first  
Before operating the unit, please read this  
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future  
reference.  
For the customers in Europe  
WARNING  
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not  
expose the unit to rain or moisture.  
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.  
ATTENTION  
The electromagnetic fields at the specific  
frequencies may influence the picture and  
sound of this camcorder.  
This product has been tested and found  
compliant with the limits set out in the EMC  
Directiveforusingconnection cables shorter  
than 3 meters. (9.8 feet)  
Replace the battery with the specified type  
only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result.  
FORCUSTOMERSINTHEUNITED  
KINGDOM  
Notice  
If static electricity or electromagnetism  
causes data transfer to discontinue midway  
(fail), restart the application or disconnect  
and connect the communication cable (USB,  
etc.) again.  
NOTICE ON THE SUPPLIED AC  
ADAPTOR  
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is  
fitted to this equipment for your safety and  
convenience.  
Disposal of Old Electrical &  
Electronic Equipment  
(Applicable in the European  
Union and other European  
countries with separate  
collection systems)  
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to  
be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the  
supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI  
toBS1362(i.e.,markedwith  
or mark)  
must be used. If the plug supplied with this  
equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be  
sure to attach the fuse cover after you change  
the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse  
cover.  
This symbol on the product or on its  
packaging indicates that this product shall  
not be treated as household waste. Instead it  
shall be handed over to the applicable  
collection pointfor therecyclingofelectrical  
and electronic equipment.  
If you should lose the fuse cover, please  
contact your nearest Sony service station.  
By ensuring this product is disposed of  
correctly, you will help prevent potential  
negative consequences for the environment  
and human health, which could otherwise be  
caused by inappropriate waste handling of  
this product. The recycling of materials will  
help to conserve natural resources.  
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For more detailed information about  
recycling of thisproduct, please contactyour  
local Civic Office, your household waste  
disposal service or the shop where you  
purchased the product.  
to radio communications. 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  
Applicable Accessories: Remote  
Commander  
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 customers in the U.S.A.  
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
If you have any questions about this product,  
you may call:  
– Increase the separation between the  
equipment and receiver.  
Sony Customer Information Center  
1-800-222-SONY (7669).  
The number below is for the FCC related  
matters only.  
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a  
circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/  
TV technician for help.  
Regulatory Information  
The supplied interface cable must be used  
with the equipment in order to comply with  
the limits for a digital device pursuant to  
Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name: SONY  
Model No.: DCR-DVD805E  
Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.  
Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA  
92127 U.S.A.  
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230  
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.  
“Battery pack”  
THISDEVICECOMPLIESWITHPART15  
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  
CAUTION  
You are cautioned that any changes or  
modifications not expressly approved in this  
manual could void your authority to operate  
this equipment.  
INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE  
UNDESIRED OPERATION.  
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 harmfulinterference  
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WhenusingaMemoryStickDuowith  
“Memory Stick” compatible  
equipment  
Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo”  
into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.  
Notes on use  
Your camcorder is supplied with two  
kinds of operations guides.  
– “Operating Guide” (This manual)  
– “FirstStepGuideforusingyourcamcorderwith  
the computer connected (stored on the supplied  
CD-ROM)*  
Memory Stick Duo Adaptor  
* The DCR-DVD404E does not include “First  
Step Guide” because it does not support a  
computer connection.  
On the discs you can use in your  
camcorder  
On using the camcorder  
• Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts.  
You can use 8cm DVD-Rs, 8cm DVD-RWs  
and 8cmDVD+RWs only. Use the discs with  
marks listed below. See page 14 for details.  
Viewfinder  
LCD screen  
OnthetypesofMemoryStickyoucan  
use in your camcorder  
There are two sizes of “Memory Stick.” You  
can use “Memory Stick Duo” marked with  
Battery  
or  
• The camcorder is not dustproofed,  
dripproofed or waterproofed. See  
“MemoryStickDuo(Thissizecanbeusedwithyour  
camcorder)  
• To prevent discs from being broken or  
recorded pictures from being lost, do not  
do the following when either of the  
respective lamps of the POWER switch  
(p.22) or the ACCESS lamp (p.26) is on:  
“Memory Stick”  
(You cannot use it in your camcorder.)  
– toremovethebatterypackorACAdaptor  
from the camcorder.  
– to apply mechanicalshock or vibration to  
the camcorder.  
• Before connecting your camcorder to  
another device with a USB cable etc., be  
sure to insert the connector plug in the  
properdirection. Ifyouinserttheconnector  
plug forcibly in the wrong direction, the  
terminal may be damaged, or this may  
cause a malfunction of your camcorder.  
You cannot use any type of memory card  
except “Memory Stick Duo.”  
• “Memory Stick PRO” and “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo” can beused only with “Memory  
Stick PRO” compatible equipment.  
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Notes on the Setup items, LCD screen,  
viewfinder, and lens  
• A setup item that is grayed out is not  
available under the current recording or  
playback conditions.  
• The LCD screen and the viewfinder are  
manufactured using extremely high-  
precisiontechnology,soover99.99%ofthe  
pixels are operational for effective use.  
However, there may be some tiny black  
pointsand/orbrightpoints(white,red,blue,  
or green in color) that appear constantly on  
the LCD screen and the viewfinder. These  
points are normal.  
On recording  
• Before starting to record, test the recording  
function to makesure the picture and sound  
are recorded without any problems. You  
cannot delete images once you record them  
on a DVD-R. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW  
for trial recording (p.14).  
• 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.  
• TV color systems differ depending on the  
countries/regions. To view your recordings  
on a TV, you need a PAL system-based TV.  
• Television programs, films, video tapes,  
and other materials may be copyrighted.  
Unauthorized recording of such materials  
may be contrary to the copyright laws. You  
cannotdubcopyrightprotectedsoftwareon  
your camcorder.  
Black point  
White, red, blue or  
green point  
On this manual  
• The images of the LCD screen and the  
viewfinder used on this manual are  
captured using a digital still camera, and  
thus may appear different from what you  
see.  
• Design and specifications of recording  
mediaandaccessoriesaresubjecttochange  
without notice.  
• The illustrations used on this manual are  
based on the model DCR-DVD405E.  
• Disc in this Operating Guide refers to 8cm  
DVD discs.  
• Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder,  
orthelenstodirectsunlightforlongperiods  
of timemay causemalfunctions. Becareful  
when placing the camera near a window or  
outdoors.  
• Donotaimatthe sun. Doing somightcause  
your camcorder to malfunction. Take  
pictures of the sun only in low light  
conditions, such as at dusk.  
• Available operations depend on the disc  
used. The following marks are used for the  
different DVD formats.  
DVD  
+RW  
• The on-screen displays in each local  
language are used for illustrating the  
operating procedures. Change the screen  
language before using your camcorder if  
necessary (p.79).  
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About the Carl Zeiss lens  
YourcamcorderisequippedwithaCarlZeiss  
lens, which was developed jointly by Carl  
Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony 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 stands for Modulation Transfer  
Function. The number value indicates the  
amountof lightfrom a subject coming into  
the lens.  
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Table of Contents  
Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture  
Recording  
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Playback  
Recording/playback  
Making the disc compatible with playback on DVD devices or  
Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions  
9
Settings for discs and “Memory Stick Duo”  
Settings while recording on a disc or other basic settings  
Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device  
Printing recorded still images (PictBridge compliant printer)  
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Enjoying with your DVD Handycam  
What you can do with your DVD Handycam  
Your DVD Handycam records image data on 8cm DVD*.  
It is more convenient than video tape and far more versatile.  
Taking beautiful shots easily  
No rewinding to start recording (p.32, 38)  
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.  
A disc can store both movie and still images.  
• StillimagescanberecordedonthediscorMemoryStick  
Duo.”  
You can find a scene quickly using a VISUAL  
INDEX screen.(p.34, 40)  
The VISUAL INDEX screen allows you to check  
disc content 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 forever.  
Records widescreen format and 5.1ch surround  
sound (p.29, 42)  
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  
Playback on a DVD device or DVD drive (p.36, 52)  
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 still image slide  
shows and DVD menus to enable quick access to scenes you  
want to view.  
Playback on widescreen TV and home theater (p.42,  
50)  
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 DVD Handycam to a computer  
• Some models may not support a computer connection.  
High-speed image transfer (p.97)  
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.  
Using the supplied software to edit and copy (p.97)  
Picture Package, the software supplied with your DVD  
Handycam allows you to add music and effects to create  
your original DVD. Copying discs could not be easier  
enabling you to share your precious moments with family  
and friends.  
** Finalizing: a process to make it possible to play back recorded DVD on other DVD devices (see page  
36 and 52).  
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Choosing a disc  
Your DVD Handycam is compatible with 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD+RW.  
It does not support 12cm discs.  
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 DVD Handycam (deleting and  
rearranging the order of images).  
A finalized disc can be played back in DVD devices that support VR mode*1.  
Disc and recording formats  
Glossary (p.139, 140)  
Disc format features  
Figures in parentheses ( ) indicate page numbers.  
DVD-R  
DVD-RW  
DVD+RW  
Disc types and symbols  
Symbols used in this manual  
Both 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 movie can be  
(29)  
z
z
z
recorded on the same disc*2  
Deleting the last recording immediately  
Deleting recordings freely  
(46)  
(85)  
(85)  
z
z
z
z
z
Editing recordings on your camcorder  
Using a disc repeatedly even if the disc  
(60)  
z
z
z
z
z*1  
z
z
becomes full by formatting*3  
Playing back recordings on other DVD  
devices if you finalize the disc  
*1  
(52)  
Playing back recordings on other DVD  
devices even if you do not finalize the disc  
*3  
z*4  
Creating the DVD menu when you finalize  
the disc  
(55)  
z
z
z
*
*
1 Refer to the instruction manual of your DVD device to see whether it supports the VR mode of DVD-RW.  
2 For still images, you can record them on the all types of discs.  
*3 Formatting deletes all recordings and returns the recording medium to its original empty state. (p.60) Even  
when using a new disc, format it with your DVD Handycam (p.26).  
*4 Do not use a DVD+RW before finalizing in a computer as this may result in a malfunction.  
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Recording time  
Recording time per disc side  
The minimum recording time is given in  
parentheses.  
Your DVD Handycam 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.  
Movie containing quickly moving and complex  
images is recorded at a higher bit rate and this  
reduces the overall recording time.  
unit: min.  
Recording mode  
HQ (High Quality)  
SP (Standard Play)  
LP (Long Play)  
Recording time  
approx. 20 (18)  
approx. 30 (18)  
approx. 60 (44)  
VBR  
Glossary (p.140)  
• The recording time for the movie drops when the disc also contains still images.  
Disc use  
For reliability durability of recording /playback, we recommend that you use Sony discs or discs  
with an  
*(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for your DVD Handycam.  
• Using a disc other than above may cause the unsatisfactory recording/playback or you may not be able to  
remove the disc from your DVD Handycam.  
* Depending on the place you bought, the disc has a  
mark.  
Use of double-sided discs  
Double-sided discs allow you to record both sides of a disc.  
Recording on the A side  
Place the disc in your DVD Handycam with the side with the  
outwards until it clicks.  
symbol at the center facing  
Place the  
symbol  
facing outwards.  
Recording is made on  
the rear side.  
symbol  
• When using a double-sided disc, take care not to smudge the surface with fingerprints.  
• When a double-sided disc is used in your DVD Handycam, 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 DVD Handycam.  
When recording/playback of one side is complete, remove the disc and turn it over to access the other side.  
• The following operations are performed for each side of a double-sided disc.  
– Finalizing (p.52)  
– Unfinalizing (DVD-RW: VIDEO mode) (p.59)  
– Formatting (p.60)  
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Using your DVD Handycam  
1Preparing  
(See page 18 to 29.)  
Select the disc that best suits your needs.  
Repeated use of a disc  
To save recorded  
images  
To use one disc  
repeatedly  
What would you like to do  
after recording?  
Deleting and editing Playing back  
images in your DVD disc on a  
Handycam  
various DVD  
devices  
The disc can be  
played back on  
various DVD devices  
The disc can be  
played back even  
without finalizing  
*
Selectthemodeonyour  
DVD Handycam and  
format (p.26).  
2Shooting, deleting  
and editing  
(See pages 32, 38, 46  
and 85.)  
You cannot  
delete a  
recorded  
image.  
Youcan deleteoredit You can only delete the  
a recorded image  
anytime (p.85).  
images you have just  
recorded (p.46).  
3Viewing on your DVD Handycam  
(See pages 34 and 40)  
You can also connect it to a TV for viewing  
(p.50).  
Continued on the right page  
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4Viewing on another DVD device  
(See pages 52 and 56.)  
To view a disc recorded on your DVD Handycam on other DVD devices, you need to  
finalize it first.  
Finalize  
DVD device /  
DVD recorder  
DVD drive  
• 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.  
Recordings cannot be  
added even if there is free  
space left.  
Finalize  
Like commercially sold  
DVD, this disc can be  
played back in most DVD  
devices after finalizing.  
Unfinalizing allows you  
to add recordings (p.59).  
Finalize  
Thedisccanbeplayedback  
in a device compatible with  
the DVD-RW VR mode.  
Recordings can be added  
without unfinalizing.  
Finalize  
The disc can be played back without finalizing.  
But finalizing is required in some cases.  
For details, see page 52.  
Playback compatibility  
Playback compatibility with anyDVD device isnot guaranteed. Refer to theinstruction manual  
supplied with your DVD device or consult your dealer.  
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Getting Started  
Step 1: Checking supplied items  
Rechargeable battery pack  
NP-FP60 (1) (p.20)  
Make sure that you have following items  
supplied with your camcorder.  
The number in the parentheses indicates the  
number of that item supplied.  
• Discs and “Memory Stick Duo” are not  
supplied.  
Cleaning cloth (1)  
CD-ROM “Picture Package Ver.1.8.1” (1)  
(p.97) (For DCR-DVD405E/DVD805E)  
CD-ROM “Nero Express 6” (1)  
(p.97) (For DCR-DVD404E)  
Use when copying a disc recorded with your  
camcorder onto a 12cm DVD.  
Mains lead (1) (p.19)  
Operating Guide (This manual) (1)  
A/V connecting cable (1) (p.50, 90, 92, 96)  
USB cable (1) (p.94, 96)  
(For DCR-DVD405E/DVD805E)  
Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.49)  
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.  
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack  
You can charge the battery after attaching the  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series)  
(p.131) to your camcorder.  
You cannot use an NP-FP30 battery pack with  
your camcorder. (See the reverse side of the  
battery pack for the model number.)  
2
Slide the POWER switch in the  
direction of the arrow to set it to  
OFF (CHG) (The default setting).  
Installing the battery pack with excess force may  
lead to camcorder malfunction such as  
deterioration in battery pack performance or  
difficulty in removing the battery pack.  
POWER  
switch  
CHG lamp  
DC IN jack  
3
Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC  
IN jack on your camcorder.  
Battery  
Open the jack cover to connect the AC  
Adaptor.  
Jack cover  
AC Adaptor  
Match the v mark  
ontheDCplugwith  
v mark on your  
camcorder.  
Mains lead  
DC plug  
To the wall socket  
Jack cover  
1
Slide the battery pack in the  
direction of the arrow until it clicks.  
4
Connect the mains lead to the AC  
Adaptor and the wall socket.  
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and  
charging starts.  
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Recording time  
Approximatetime(min.)availablewhen you  
use a fully charged battery pack.  
5
The CHG (charge) lamp turns off  
when the battery is fully charged.  
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from  
the DC IN jack on your camcorder.  
Continuous Typical  
Battery pack  
recording  
time  
recording  
time*  
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor holding both  
your camcorder and the DC plug.  
055  
060  
060  
025  
030  
030  
NP-FP50  
085  
090  
095  
040  
045  
045  
To remove the battery pack  
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).  
Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and  
remove the battery pack.  
NP-FP60  
(supplied)  
125  
135  
140  
060  
065  
070  
NP-FP70  
NP-FP71  
NP-FP90  
145  
155  
160  
070  
075  
080  
230  
250  
255  
115  
125  
125  
BATT(battery)  
release lever  
* Typical recording time shows the time when you  
repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/  
off and zooming.  
• Times shown vary according to 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 you remove the battery pack, make sure  
that none of the respective lamps of the POWER  
switch (p.22) is on.  
When storing the battery pack  
Use up the battery pack completely if you do  
not intend to use it for a long time (p.131).  
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.  
Playback time  
Approximatetime(min.)availablewhen you  
use a fully charged battery pack.  
Charging time (full charge)  
Approximate time (min.) required when you  
fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.  
LCD screen LCD screen  
Battery pack  
opened*  
090  
closed  
110  
NP-FP50  
NP-FP60  
(supplied)  
Battery pack  
NP-FP50  
Charging time  
110  
120  
125  
135  
155  
170  
220  
200  
235  
345  
235  
280  
415  
NP-FP70  
NP-FP71  
NP-FP90  
NP-FP60 (supplied)  
NP-FP70  
NP-FP71  
*
When the LCD backlight turns on.  
NP-FP90  
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On the battery pack  
• Before changing the battery pack, slide the  
POWER switch to OFF (CHG).  
• The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging,  
or BATTERY INFO (p.45) 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 fully discharged.  
(For BATTERY INFO only.)  
• 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 mains  
lead is disconnected from the wall socket.  
• We recommend that you use an NP-FP70, NP-  
FP71 or NP-FP90 batterypack when a video light  
(optional) is attached.  
On the charging/recording/playback time  
• Times measured with the camcorder at 25 °C  
(77°F). (10-30°C (50-86°F) is recommended.)  
• Available recording and playback time will be  
shorter when you use your camcorder in low  
temperatures.  
• The available recording and playback time will  
be shorter depending on the conditions under  
which you use your camcorder.  
On the AC Adaptor  
• Connect the AC Adaptor to an easily accessible  
wall socket close by. If any trouble occurs while  
using the adaptor, immediately shut off the power  
by disconnecting the plug from the wall socket.  
• 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.  
PRECAUTION  
• The set is not disconnected from the AC power  
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the  
wall socket, even if the set itself has been turned  
off.  
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Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your  
camcorder  
To record, slide the POWER switch to turn  
on the respective lamp.  
When using it for the first time, the [CLOCK  
SET] screen appears (p.25).  
2
Hold your camcorder correctly.  
POWER switch  
Lens cover  
3
Ensureagoodgrip,thenfastenthe  
belt.  
1
Turn on the power by sliding the  
POWER switch in the direction of  
the arrow while pressing the green  
button in the center.  
Whenyourecord, switchthepowermode  
by sliding the POWER switch in the  
direction of the arrow until the respective  
lamp lights up.  
Green button  
To turn off the power  
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).  
• At the time of purchase, the power will be set to  
turnoffautomaticallyifyouleaveyourcamcorder  
without any operation attempted for  
approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power.  
([A.SHUT OFF], p.78).  
(Movie): To record movies  
(Still): To record still images.  
• When you turn on your camcorder, the lens cover  
opens up automatically.  
• After you have set the date and time ([CLOCK  
SET], p.25), the next time you turn on the power  
of your camcorder, the current date and time will  
bedisplayed ontheLCD screen forafew seconds.  
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Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder  
The LCD screen  
The viewfinder  
Open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the  
camcorder(1),thenrotateittothebestangle  
to record or play (2).  
You can view pictures using the viewfinder  
with the LCD panel closed to avoid wearing  
down the battery, or when the picture seen on  
the LCD screen is poor.  
2 180  
DISP/BATT INFO  
degrees  
Viewfinder  
(max.)  
Viewfinder lens  
adjustment lever  
Raisetheviewfinder and  
move it until the picture  
is clear.  
1 90degreestothe  
camcorder  
2 90 degrees  
(max.)  
• Be careful not to press the buttons on the LCD  
frame accidentally when you open or adjust the  
LCD screen.  
You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder  
backlight by selecting [LCD/VF SET] - [VF  
B.LIGHT] (p.76).  
The recorded picture will not be affected by the  
setting.  
• If you open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the  
camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens  
side, you can close it with the LCD screen side  
facing out. This is convenient during playback  
operations.  
You can adjust [FADER] and [EXPOSURE]  
while looking through the viewfinder (p.67, 73).  
To turn off the LCD backlight to make  
the battery last longer  
Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few  
seconds until  
appears.  
This setting is practical when you use your  
camcorder in bright conditions or you want  
to save battery power. The recorded picture  
will not be affected by the setting. To cancel,  
press and hold DISP/BATT INFOuntil  
disappears.  
• See [LCD/VF SET] - [LCD BRIGHT] (p.76) to  
adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.  
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Step 5: Using the touch panel  
You can play back recorded pictures (p.34,  
40), or change the settings (p.62) using the  
touch panel.  
Changing the language setting  
You can change the on-screen displays to  
show messages in a specified language.  
Selectthescreenlanguagein[LANGUAGE]  
Touch the buttons displayed on the screen.  
on the  
TIME/LANGU. (p.79).  
SupporttherearoftheLCDpanelwith  
thepalmofyourlefthand.Then,touch  
the buttons displayed on the screen.  
Touch the button on the LCD screen.  
DISP/BATT INFO  
• Perform the same actions as explained above  
when you press the buttons on the LCD frame.  
• Be careful not to press buttons on the LCD frame  
accidentally while using the touch panel.  
• If the buttons on the touch panel do not work  
correctly, adjust the LCD screen.  
(CALIBRATION) (p.134)  
To hide the screen indicators  
Press DISP/BATT INFO to hide or show the  
screen indicators (counter, etc.).  
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Step 6: Setting the date and time  
Set the date and time when using this  
camcorder for the first time. If you do not set  
4
Select the desired geographical  
area with , then touch  
the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen  
appears every time you turn on your  
camcorder or slide the POWER switch.  
/
.
• 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  
rechargeablebatteryandthensetthedateandtime  
again (p.135).  
5
6
Set [SUMMERTIME] to [ON] with  
POWER switch  
/
.
, if necessary, then touch  
Set [Y] (year) with  
touch  
/
, then  
.
Skip to step 4 when you set the clock for the  
first time.  
You can set any year up to the year 2079.  
1
Touch  
t [SETUP].  
7
Set[M] (month),[D](day), hourand  
minute, then touch  
.
The clock starts.  
• Refer to page 127 for information concerning  
“World time difference.”  
2
Select  
/
(TIME/LANGU.) with  
• The recording date and time are not displayed  
during recording, but are automatically recorded  
onto the disc and you can check them during  
playback ([DATA CODE], p.76).  
, then touch  
.
3
Select [CLOCK SET] with  
/
,
then touch  
.
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Step 7: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick Duo”  
Inserting a disc  
Disc cover  
OPEN switch  
A new 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW, or  
DVD+RW is required for recording (p.14).  
Pickup lens  
Remove dust or fingerprints from the disc  
beforehand,usingthecleaningclothsupplied  
with your camcorder (p.128).  
ACCESS lamp (Disc)  
POWER switch  
When the disc  
cover opens  
slightly, open it  
further.  
• Be careful not to obstruct the operation with your  
hand or other objects, etc., when opening or  
closingthedisccover. Movethebelt tothebottom  
of the camcorder, then open or close the disc  
cover.  
• If you catch the belt when closing the disc cover,  
it may cause your camcorder to malfunction.  
1
2
Check that the power of your  
camcorder is on.  
3
Setthediscwiththerecordingside  
facing your camcorder, then press  
the center of the disc until it clicks.  
Youcanremovethediscwhenapowersource  
is connected to your camcorder even when  
your camcorder is turned off. However, the  
disc recognition process (step 4) does not  
start.  
Slide the disc cover OPEN switch  
in the direction of the arrow  
(OPEN B).  
[PREPARINGTOOPEN]appearsonthe  
LCD screen. Then the opening melody  
sounds once, and the camcorder beeps.  
After the beeps stop, the disc cover opens  
slightly automatically.  
Set the disc with the label side facing out  
when using a single-sided disc.  
• Do not touch the disc with the recording side or  
pickup lens (p.135).  
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.  
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4
Close the disc cover.  
6
Select the aspect ratio of the  
recording picture ([16:9 WIDE] or  
[4:3]) for DVD+RW, then touch  
The [DISC ACCESS] screen appears.  
It may take some time to recognize the  
disc depending on the disc type and  
condition.  
.
FORMAT  
:
16:9 WIDE  
Select aspect ratio of  
movie to be recorded.  
Format again to change.  
xDVD-R  
16:9  
4:3  
WIDE  
Youcanstartrecordingimmediatelyafter  
[DISC ACCESS] disappears from the  
LCD screen. You do not need to proceed  
to steps after step 5.  
OK  
x16:9 WIDE  
You can record wide-angle high-  
resolution pictures. If you intend to view  
pictures on a wide TV, selecting [16:9  
WIDE] is recommended.  
xDVD-RW  
Select the recording format, then format  
the disc. Proceed to step 5.  
xDVD+RW  
x4:3  
Select the aspect ratio of the recording  
picture, then format the disc. Proceed to  
step 6.  
You can record to play back pictures on  
a 4:3 TV.  
• During Easy Handycam operation (p.31),  
[Format the disc? If not, remove the disc.]  
7
8
Touch [YES] t [YES].  
appears. Touch  
, then proceed to step 8.  
Touch  
when [Completed.]  
5
Select the recording format for a  
appears.  
DVD-RW, and touch  
proceed to step 7.  
, then  
When the formatting is completed, you  
can start recording on the DVD-RW/  
DVD+RW.  
FORMAT  
:
VIDEO  
Can playback on  
various DVD devices.  
Cannot edit in Camcorder  
• Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect  
the AC Adaptor while formatting.  
VIDEO  
VR  
OK  
To remove the disc  
Perform step 1 and 2 to open the disc cover,  
then remove the disc.  
xVIDEO mode  
You can play back the disc on most of  
DVD devices if you finalize it.  
• Donotapplyshockorvibrationtoyourcamcorder  
while the ACCESS lamp lights up or flashes, or  
[DISC ACCESS] or [PREPARING TO OPEN] is  
displayed on the LCD screen.  
• It may take some time to remove the disc  
depending on the disc condition or recorded  
materials.  
xVR mode  
You can edit, delete pictures, or divide  
movies on your camcorder (p.85).  
However, the disc can be played back  
only on DVD devices that support VR  
mode when you finalize it.  
• 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.  
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• After your camcorder recognizes the disc, disc  
information such as the date you started to use it  
and information on previously recorded areas  
appears for about 8 seconds. The information on  
previously recorded areas may not be displayed  
correctly depending on the condition of the disc.  
3
InserttheMemoryStickDuointo  
the Memory Stick Duo slot in the  
right direction until it clicks.  
• To delete all of the previously recorded pictures  
from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use it again  
to record new pictures, see “Deleting all of the  
scenes on the disc (Formatting)” on page 60.  
Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo”  
You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo”  
marked with  
or  
(p.129).  
ACCESS lamp  
• The number of recordable pictures varies  
depending on the image quality or the image size.  
For details, see page 71.  
(“Memory Stick Duo”)  
• If you force the “Memory Stick Duointo the  
slot in the wrong direction, the Memory Stick  
Duo slot, or image data may be damaged.  
1
2
Raise the viewfinder.  
4
Close the Memory Stick Duo cover  
and lower the viewfinder.  
Open the Memory Stick Duo cover.  
To eject a “Memory Stick Duo”  
Lightly push the “Memory Stick Duo” after  
following step 1 and 2.  
MemoryStick  
Duo cover  
• When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, your  
camcorder is reading/writing data. Do not shake  
orknockyourcamcorder, turnthepoweroff,eject  
the “Memory Stick Duo,” or remove the battery  
pack. Otherwise, image data may be damaged.  
• Make sure that the “Memory Stick Duo” does not  
pop up and drop off when inserting and removing  
it from your camcorder.  
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Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of  
the recording picture  
* When viewing on the LCD screen. It may be  
different in the viewfinder.  
You cannot change the aspect ratio in the  
following cases:  
By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode, you  
can enjoy wide-angle, high-resolution  
pictures.  
• If you intend to view pictures on a wide TV,  
recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode is  
recommended.  
– when using a DVD+RW  
– while recording movies  
– when [D.EFFECT] is set to [OLD  
MOVIE] (p.73)  
POWER switch  
• Differences in the angle of view between  
16:9(wide) and 4:3 vary depending on the  
zoom position.  
• Available recording time may be shorter in  
the following situations.  
– when you toggle between 16:9 (wide) and  
4:3 while recording on a DVD-R/DVD-  
RW (VIDEO mode).  
– when you change [REC MODE] (p.75)/  
with a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/  
DVD+RW inserted while 4:3 is set.  
WIDE SELECT  
Movies  
To play back pictures after connecting  
your camcorder to a TV  
Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according  
to your TV (16:9/4:3) (p.50).  
1
Slide the POWER switch in the  
direction of the arrow to light up  
• When viewing 16:9 (wide) pictures with [TV  
TYPE] set to [4:3], pictures may appear rough  
depending on subjects.  
the  
(Movie) lamp.  
To play back images on a DVD device  
or a DVD recorder  
The way you see pictures on the TV screen  
may differ depending on your device. For  
details, refer to the instruction manuals  
supplied with the devices you use.  
2
Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to  
select the desired screen aspect  
ratio.  
16:9 (wide)*  
4:3*  
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Still images  
1
2
Slide the POWER switch to light up  
the (Still) lamp.  
The image size ratio changes to 4:3.  
Select the recording media for still  
images.  
1 Touch  
2 Select the recording media for still  
images and touch  
t [STILL MEDIA].  
.
• The default setting is [MEMORY STICK].  
3
Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to  
select the desired setting.  
• Stillimagesizeis [  
(wide) is set and maximum [3.0M] (  
4:3 is set.  
2.3M] (  
) when 16:9  
) when  
• The number of recordable still images varies  
depending on image quality and image size. For  
details, see p.71.  
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Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings  
Using Easy Handycam operation  
Easy Handycam operation is a function for making  
nearly all settings automatic with just one press of  
the EASY button. Your camcorder automatically  
carries out the various adjustments required for  
shooting, so no detailed settings are required. Since  
only basic functions become available and screen  
font size increases for easy viewing, even first time  
users can enjoy easy operation.  
EASY button  
The settings of your camcorder during Easy Handycam operation  
Touch [SETUP] to display the available setup items.  
For details on setup, See page 62.  
BEEP  
• Nearly all setup items are automatically fixed to the setting of Easy Handycam operation.  
is not displayed during Easy Handycam operation.  
• To perform settings such as focusing manually and adding special effects, cancel Easy Handycam  
operation.  
Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation  
You cannot use following buttons or functions since they are automatically set. If you set an  
invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation] appears.  
• BACK LIGHT (p.43)  
• Press and hold DISP BATT/INFO (p.45)  
• Review/Review deleting (p.46)  
To cancel Easy Handycam  
Press EASY again.  
disappears on the screen.  
• If you turn off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder turns on in Easy  
Handycam operation automatically when you turn on the power.  
Now try recording  
Complete the preparations described in steps 1 to 8 (p.18 to 29) before operation.  
• When inserting a new DVD-RW, it is formatted with VIDEO mode.  
• When using a DVD-RW disc formatted in VR mode, you cannot use the editing function on your camcorder  
(p.85).  
If you do not intend to use Easy Handycam operation, go to page 38.  
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Recording with ease  
Slide the POWER switch  
in the direction of the  
arrow while pressing the  
green button only when  
the POWER switch is in  
the OFF (CHG) position.  
To record movies  
To record still images  
Movies  
1
2
Slide the POWER switch A in the direction of the arrow to light up the  
(Movie) lamp.  
Press START/STOP B (or C).  
• The default settings is [SP] (p.75).  
REC  
[STBY]  
[REC]  
To stop recording, press START/STOP again.  
To record the next images  
Perform step 2.  
You can continue recording if you have not finalized the disc (p.52) and there is remaining space to record  
on the disc when:  
– you turn off the power, then turn it on again.  
– you remove a disc from your camcorder, then insert it again.  
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Before Easy Handycam operation  
Turn on your camcorder and press EASY to set to Easy Handycam operation  
[Easy Handycam operation ON.] appears, then  
appears on the LCD screen.  
Still images  
1
2
SlidethePOWER switchAinthedirectionofthearrowtolightupthe  
lamp.  
(Still)  
Select the recording destination for still images.  
1 Touch [SETUP] t [STILL MEDIA].  
2 Select the media for recording still images, then touch  
.
The recording screen returns with the selected recording media displayed at the top right.  
1
2
The number of  
recordable still  
images and  
recording media  
• The default setting is [MEMORY STICK].  
3
Press PHOTO D lightly to adjust the focus A, then press it fully B.  
• The default setting is [FINE] (p.71).  
Flashing bLights up  
A shutter sound is heard. When  
disappears, the image has been recorded.  
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Playing back with ease  
Slide the POWER switch in  
the direction of the arrow  
while pressing the green  
buttononlywhenthePOWER  
switch is in the OFF (CHG)  
position.  
1
Press  
PLAY/EDIT A (or B)  
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen.  
Disc type  
DVD-RW recording  
format  
Previous  
6 pictures  
Next  
6 pictures  
Appears with the image on  
each of the tab that was lastly  
played back/recorded.  
Returns to the  
1
2
3
recording screen  
tab: Displays the movies.  
tab: Displays the still images on the disc.  
tab: Displays the still images on the “Memory Stick Duo.”  
1
2
3
• It may take some time to display the VISUAL INDEX screen.  
• Select tab to play back the first 5 seconds of each movie clip in the VISUAL INDEX screen.  
2
Start playing back.  
Movies  
Touch  
tab, then the movie to be played back.  
Toggles Play or  
Pause as you touch  
Beginning of the scene/  
previous scene  
Next scene  
Recording  
date/time  
Stop (go to the  
VISUAL INDEX screen)  
Reverse/ Forward  
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Before Easy Handycam operation  
Turn on your camcorder and press EASY to set to Easy Handycam operation  
[Easy Handycam operation ON.] appears, then  
appears on the LCD screen.  
• When playback of the selected movie reaches the end, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen.  
• Touch during pause to play back movie slowly.  
/
• When you touch a movie marked with i, you can play it back from the point you have stopped  
previously.  
• Touch [SETUP] t [VOLUME], then adjust the volume with  
/
.
Still Images  
Disc:  
Touch  
tab and the still image to be played back.  
Slide show button  
Media type  
Recording date/time  
Go to the VISUAL INDEX  
screen  
Previous/Next  
“Memory Stick Duo”:  
Touch  
tab and the still image to be played back.  
Slide show button  
Media type  
Recording date/time  
Go to the VISUAL INDEX  
screen  
Previous/Next  
• Touch  
to play back a series of still images (p.44).  
• When you playback during Easy Handycam operation, you cannot use following functions:  
– Playback zoom (p.44)  
– Turning off the backlight of the LCD screen (p.23)  
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Preparation for playing back on a DVD player  
(Finalizing)  
Finalizing makes the recordedDVD compatiblefor playback with DVDdevices and DVD drives  
of computers.  
With Easy Handycam operation, your DVD Handycam sets up the following options  
automatically. Therefore, you can finalize a disc easily.  
– creating a DVD menu to display images as thumbnails on a DVD player, etc.  
– creating a Photomovie to play back still images on a DVD player, etc.  
DVD menu, Photomovie  
A DVD-R cannot be overwritten once you finalize it even when there is space to  
be recorded.  
If you finalize a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, you cannot record additional  
material on the disc during Easy Handycam operation. Cancel Easy Handycam  
operation, then follow the steps shown on page 59.  
Preparation for finalizing a disc  
1
Place your camcorder in a stable position. Connect the AC Adaptor to the  
DC IN jack on your camcorder.  
POWER switch  
DC IN jack  
AC Adaptor  
To the wall socket  
• Be sure to use the AC adaptor to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during  
finalizing.  
2
3
Turn on your camcorder and press EASY to set to Easy Handycam (p.31).  
[Easy Handycam operation ON.] and  
appears on the screen.  
Insert the disc to be finalized.  
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Finalizing a disc  
Touch the LCD screen in the following steps.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
• Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC adaptor during  
finalizing.  
• The shorter the amount of material recorded, the longer it takes for finalizing.  
Completed a disc  
Remove the disc from your camcorder.  
Enjoy watching images on the DVD device or DVD drive, etc.  
Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the DVD device, etc.  
Deleting all the scenes after playback (Formatting)  
DVD  
+RW  
If you format the disc, the disc recovers recording used capacity and is reusable for recording  
thereafter.  
If you want to reuse a DVD-RW to record in VR mode, format the disc after canceling Easy  
Handycam operation (p.60).  
Note that you cannot recover a scene once you delete it.  
Touch the LCD screen in the following steps.  
1 [SETUP]  
2 [  
FORMAT]  
3 [YES]  
4 [YES]  
5
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Recording/Playback  
Recording  
Lens cover  
PHOTO  
Opens in accordance  
with the setting of the  
POWER switch.  
POWER switch  
START/STOP A  
START/STOP B  
Movies  
1
Slide the POWER switch in the  
direction of the arrow to light up the  
(Movie) lamp.  
Slide the POWER switch in  
the direction of the arrow  
while pressing the green  
button only when the  
POWERswitchisintheOFF  
(CHG) position.  
2
Press START/STOP A (or B).  
REC  
60min  
[STBY]  
[REC]  
To stop recording, press START/STOP again.  
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Still Images  
1
Slide the POWER switch to light up the  
(Still) lamp.  
2
Select the recording media for still images.  
1 Touch  
t [STILL MEDIA].  
2 Select the media for recording still images, then touch  
.
The recording screen returns with the selected recording media displayed at the top right.  
• The default setting is [MEMORY STICK].  
• Select [STILL MEDIA] from [SETUP] when you do not find it in  
(p.62).  
1
2
The number of recordable  
still images and recording  
media  
3
Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus A, then press it fully B.  
Flashing bLights up  
A shutter sound is heard. When  
disappears, the image has been recorded.  
• If the ACCESS lamp is on after 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.  
To check or delete the last recording  
(Review/Review deleting)  
See page 46.  
39  
     
Playback  
Lens cover  
Zoom lever  
POWER switch  
Closes in accordance  
with  
PLAY/EDIT.  
PLAY/EDITB  
PLAY/EDIT A  
1
2
Slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder.  
Press  
PLAY/EDIT A (or B).  
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen.  
Disc type  
DVD-RW recording  
format  
Previous  
6 pictures  
Next  
6 pictures  
Appears with the image on  
each of the tab that was lastly  
played back/recorded.  
Returns to the  
1
2
3
recording screen  
tab: Displays the movies.  
tab: Displays the still images on the disc.  
tab: Displays the still images on the “Memory Stick Duo.”  
1
2
3
• It may take some time to display the VISUAL INDEX screen.  
Useful functions on VISUAL INDEX screen  
• Moving the zoom lever changes the VISUAL INDEX screen indication from 6 to 12 and more images  
can be displayed at the same time. Touch [  
of thumbnails that appear in the VISUAL INDEX screen (p.77).  
• Select to play back the first 5 seconds of each movie clip in the VISUAL INDEX screen in  
sequence, so you can check the movie. Set [ MOVIE PB] to [OFF] in STANDARD SET not to  
play back the movie and make the battery last longer (p.77).  
DISPLAY] in  
STANDARD SET to set the number  
40  
     
3
Start playing back.  
Movies  
Touch  
Still Images  
Disc:  
tab and the movie to be  
played back.  
Touch  
played back.  
tab and the still image to be  
Beginning  
of the scene/  
previous scene  
Toggles Play or  
Pause as you touch  
Next  
scene  
Slide show  
button  
Stop (go to the  
Reverse/  
VISUAL INDEXscreen) Forward  
Go to the VISUAL Previous/  
• When playback of the selected movie reaches  
the end, the screen returns to the VISUAL  
INDEX screen.  
INDEX screen  
Next  
“Memory Stick Duo”:  
• Touch  
/
during pause to play  
Touch  
played back.  
tab and the still image to be  
back movie slowly.  
• One touch makes the reverse/fast forward  
approximately 5 times faster, two touches  
makes it approximately 10 times* faster.  
*
Approximately 8 times faster using a  
DVD+RW  
• When you touch a movie marked with i,  
you can play it back from the point you have  
stopped previously.  
Slide show  
button  
Previous/  
Next  
Go to the VISUAL  
INDEX screen  
To adjust the volume  
To playback the disc on other DVD  
devices  
See page 52.  
Touch  
with  
t [VOLUME], then adjust it  
.
/
• If you cannot find [VOLUME ] in  
[SETUP] (p.62).  
, touch  
41  
         
Functions used for recording/playback, etc.  
• Be careful not to remove your finger suddenly  
from the power zoom lever 2. If you do so, the  
sound of the lever moving may be recorded.  
You cannotchange thezoom speed with thezoom  
buttons 6 on the LCD frame.  
• The minimum distance required between your  
camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus is  
about 1 cm (about 1/2 inch) for wide angle and  
about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto.  
Youcanset[DIGITALZOOM](p.70)ifyouwant  
to zoom to a level greater than 10 ×.  
To record sound with more presence  
(5.1ch surround recording)...... 34  
Your camcorder has Dolby Digital 5.1  
Creator installed for recording 5.1ch  
surround sound. Enjoy realistic sound when  
playingthediscondevicesthatsupport5.1ch  
surround sound.  
is displayed on the screen during 5.1ch  
recording/playback. 5.1ch sound is converted to  
2ch when played back on your camcorder.  
Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround  
sound Glossary (p.139)  
Sound picked up by the built-in 4ch  
microphone 4 is converted to 5.1ch  
surround sound and recorded.  
To record with a wireless microphone  
You can use a wireless microphone (optional)* to  
record distant sound wirelessly.  
Recording  
To use zoom ....................... 26  
The sound it picks up is allotted to the front center  
part of the 5.1ch surround sound, mixed with the  
sound picked up by the internal microphone, and  
recorded. You can enjoy more realistic sound by  
playing the disc on the device that supports 5.1ch  
surround sound. Attach the wireless microphone to  
the Active Interface Shoe 3 (p.96). For details,  
refer to the instruction manual of your wireless  
microphone.  
Move the power zoom lever 2 slightly for  
a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster  
zoom.  
Wider range of  
view: (Wide)  
*
Optional wireless microphone is not available in  
all countries/regions.  
Close view:  
(Telephoto)  
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To use the flash....................... 8  
To adjust the exposure for backlit  
subjects (BACK LIGHT).............. 9  
Press  
(flash) 8 repeatedly to select the  
setting.  
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects,  
press BACK LIGHT 9 to display .. To  
cancel the back light function, press BACK  
LIGHT again.  
No indicator displayed: Automatically  
flashes when there is insufficient  
ambient light.  
r
To adjust the focus for an off center  
subject................................. 7  
See [SPOT FOCUS] on page 68.  
(Forced flash): Always uses the  
flash regardless of the surrounding  
brightness.  
r
To fix the exposure for the selected  
(No flash): Records without flash.  
subject................................. 7  
• The recommended distance to the subject when  
using the built-in flash is 0.3 to 2.5 m (1 to 8 feet).  
See [SPOT METER] on page 66.  
• Remove any dust from the surface of the flash  
lampbeforeusingit.Flasheffectmaybeimpaired  
if heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp.  
• The flash charge lamp flickers when charging the  
flash, and remains lit when the battery charge is  
complete.  
• If you use the flash in bright places such as when  
shooting a backlit subject, the flash may not be  
effective.  
• The flash does not work when attaching the  
conversion lens (optional) or filter (optional).  
You can change the brightness of the flash by  
setting [FLASH LEVEL], or you can prevent the  
redeye by setting [REDEYE REDUC] (p.68).  
To record in dark places (NightShot)  
.......................................... 1  
SettheNIGHTSHOTswitch1toON.(  
and [”NIGHTSHOT”] appear.)  
To record an image brighter, use Super NightShot  
function (p.69). To record an image brighter in  
dim light, use Color Slow Shutter function (p.69).  
• The NightShot and Super NightShot use infrared  
light. Therefore, do not cover the infrared port 5  
with your fingers or other objects.  
• Remove the conversion lens (optional).  
• Adjustthefocusmanually([FOCUS],p.68)when  
it is hard to focus automatically.  
• Do not use these functions in bright places. This  
may cause a malfunction.  
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To add special effects ............... 7  
See  
PICT. APPLI. on page 72.  
To use a tripod........................ qj  
Attach the tripod (optional: the length of the  
screwmust beless than 5.5 mm ) to thetripod  
receptacle qj using a tripod screw.  
To attach the shoulder belt ......... qh  
Attach the shoulder belt (optional) with your  
camcorder to the hook for the shoulder belt.  
Playback  
To use Playback zoom............26  
You can magnify pictures from about 1.1 to  
5 times the original size.  
Magnificationcanbeadjustedwiththepower  
zoom lever 2 or the zoom buttons 6 on  
the LCD frame.  
1 Play back the picture you want to  
magnify.  
2 Magnify the picture with T (Telephoto).  
A frame appears on the LCD screen.  
3 Touchtheportionthatyouwanttodisplay  
in the center of the LCD screen.  
4 Adjust the magnification with W (Wide  
angle)/T (Telephoto).  
To cancel, touch [END].  
You cannotchange thezoom speed with thezoom  
buttons 6 on the LCD frame.  
To record in mirror mode............ qd  
Open the LCD screen qd 90 degrees to the  
camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to  
the lens side (2).  
To play back a series of  
still images (Slide show) ........... 7  
Touch  
on the still image playback  
screen.  
The slide show begins from the selected  
image.  
Touch  
touch  
to stop the slide show. To restart,  
again.  
You can touch  
playback. Thedefault setting is[ON](continuous  
playback).  
to set continuous slide show  
Amirror-imageofthesubjectappearsontheLCD  
screen, but the picture will be normal when  
recorded.  
You cannot operate playback zoom during slide  
show.  
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Recording/playback  
To check the remaining battery .... qf  
Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then  
press DISP/BATTINFOqf. Ifyou pressthis  
buttononce,BATTERYINFOappearsonthe  
screen for about 7 seconds. Press the button  
whileBATTERYINFOappearsonthescreen  
to extend the indication to the 20-second  
maximum.  
Remaining battery  
(approx.)  
Recording  
capacity (approx.)  
To turn off the operation confirmation  
beep .................................... 7  
To initialize the settings (RESET) .. qg  
Press RESET qg to initialize all the  
settings, including settings for date and  
time. (Setup items customized on Personal  
Menu are not initialized.)  
Other part names and functions  
4 Built-in 4ch microphone  
When an external microphone (optional) is  
connected, it takesprecedence overthe internal  
microphone (p.96).  
q; Remote sensor  
Point the Remote Commander (p.49) towards  
the remote sensor to operate your camcorder.  
qa Recording lamp  
The recording lamp lights up in red during  
recording (p.78).  
The lamp flashes when the remaining capacity  
for the battery or disc is running low.  
qs Speaker  
Sounds come out from the speaker while  
playing back.  
• For how to adjust the volume, see page 41.  
45  
                           
Checking/Deleting the last scene  
(Review/Review deleting)  
You can check or delete the last recorded  
Deleting the last scene (Review  
deleting)  
scene.  
You cannot delete it if:  
– you have removed the disc.  
– you have recorded the new movies  
or still images.  
DVD  
+RW  
If the checked scene is unnecessary, you can  
delete it on the spot.  
Use the same procedure to delete still images  
recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo” until  
turning off the power after finishing  
recording.  
Checking the last scene  
(Review)  
Data once recorded on DVD-Rs  
cannot be deleted.  
1
Slide the POWER switch to light up  
the (Movie) or (Still) lamp,  
then touch  
.
1
Press  
during the review.  
The playback of the latest scene starts.  
Movie  
Touch to display below function  
buttons.  
2
Touch [YES].  
: Return to the beginning of the  
viewing movie.  
You cannot recover a scene once you delete it.  
/
: Adjust the volume  
Still image  
Youcanonlydeletethelastrecordedscene.When  
is grayed out, you cannot delete the scene  
due to the following reasons.  
– The last recorded scene has been already  
deleted.  
– There is a movie or still image that has been  
recorded just after the scene being played back.  
• When you delete still images that were recorded  
continuously (p.70), all the images are deleted at  
same time.  
To return to recording  
Touch  
.
You can delete a specific still image when you  
record images in a DVD-RW (VR mode) and  
“Memory Stick Duo” (p.84, 85).  
• Camera data (recording date, conditions etc.) is  
not displayed.  
• When reviewing still images recorded  
continuously (p.70), you can forward/backward  
the images with  
/
.
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Indicators displayed during recording/playback  
( ) is a reference page.  
The indicators during recording will not be recorded.  
Recording movies  
Recording still images  
1 Remaining battery (approx.) (45)  
q; PLAY/EDIT button  
qa Image size (71)  
2 Recording mode (HQ / SP / LP) (75)  
3 Recording status ([STBY] (standby) /  
qs Quality ([FINE] / [STD]) (71)  
[REC] (recording))  
qd The number of recordable still images  
4 Counter (hour: minute: second)  
5 Disc type (14)  
and recording media  
qf Recording folder (only for “Memory  
Stick Duo”)*  
6 Recording format of a DVD-RW (14)  
*
As the number of still images recorded in  
“Memory Stick Duo” increases, new folders are  
automatically created to store them.  
7 Remaining recordable time of the movie  
(approx.) (77)  
8 Review button (46)  
9 Personal Menu button (62)  
Viewing movies  
Viewing still images  
60min  
qg Playback mode  
ql Numberofplayedbackstillimages/Total  
number of recorded still images  
qh Previous/Next button (34, 41)  
qj Scene number  
w; Playbackfolder(onlyforMemoryStick  
Duo”)  
qk Video operation buttons (34, 41)  
wa Data file name  
ws VISUAL INDEX button (35, 41)  
wd Slide show button (44)  
wf Previous/Next button (35, 41)  
47  
               
( ) is a reference page.  
Center  
Indicators on the LCD screen and  
viewfinder  
Indicator  
Meaning  
NightShot (43)  
When you can change the setup items, or  
during recording or playback, following  
indicators displayed.  
Super NightShot (69)  
Color Slow Shutter (69)  
PictBridgeconnecting(94)  
Warning (121)  
Upper left  
Upper Center  
Upper right  
E
Bottom  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Picture effect (73)  
Digital effect (73)  
Manual focus (68)  
Bottom  
Center  
9
Upper left  
PROGRAM AE (66)  
Indicator  
Meaning  
.
Backlight (43)  
5.1ch surround recording/  
playback (42)  
n
White balance (67)  
WIDE SELECT (29)  
SteadyShot off (70)  
Self-timer recording (69)  
Continuous photo  
recording /Bracket  
recording (70)  
Flexible spot meter (66)/  
Exposure (67)  
Flash light (68)  
DATA CODE while recording  
MICREF LEVEL low (75)  
LCD panel off (73)  
The recording date and time is recorded  
automaticallyonthediscandMemoryStick  
Duo.” They are not displayed while  
recording. However, you can check them as  
[DATA CODE] during playback (p.76).  
You can view the recording date and time on  
a DVD device, etc. (p.56, [SUB-T DATE],  
p.78).  
Upper center  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Repeat of Slide show (44)  
Upper right  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Fader (72)  
LCD backlight off (23)  
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Remote Commander  
Remove the insulation sheetbefore using the  
Remote Commander.  
1 DATA CODE (p.76)  
Displays the date and time or camera setting  
data of the recorded images (p.76) when you  
press this while playing back.  
Insulation sheet  
2 PHOTO (p.33, 38)  
The on-screen image when you press this  
button will be recorded as a still image.  
3 SCAN/SLOW (p.34, 41)  
4 . > (Previous/Next) (p.34, 35, 41)  
5 PLAY (p.34, 41)  
7 DISPLAY (p.24)  
8 Transmitter  
9 START/STOP (p.32, 38)  
q; Power zoom (p.42, 44)  
qa PAUSE (p.34, 41)  
qs VISUAL INDEX (p.34, 41)  
Displays a VISUAL INDEX screen when you  
press this while playing back.  
qd b / B / v / V / ENTER  
When you press any button, the orange frame  
appears on the LCD screen. Select a desired  
button or an item with b / B / v / V, then press  
ENTER to enter.  
• PointtheRemoteCommandertowardstheremote  
sensor to operate your camcorder (p.45).  
• 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.  
• To change the battery, see page 135.  
49  
         
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 socket using the  
supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p.19). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied  
with the devices to be connected.  
(Yellow) (White) (Red)  
A/V jack  
S VIDEO VIDEO  
AUDIO  
VCRs or TVs  
: Signal flow  
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  
Change the setting according to the screen  
aspect ratio of the TV you will view pictures  
on.  
(optional)  
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 Slide the POWER switch to turn on your  
camcorder and press  
2 Touch t [SETUP] t  
STANDARD SET t [TV TYPE] t  
[16:9] or [4:3] t  
PLAY/EDIT.  
.
• When you set [TV TYPE] to [4:3], the image  
quality may deteriorate. Also, when the recorded  
picture’s aspect ratio switches between 16:9  
(wide) and 4:3, the image may jitter.  
When your TV is connected to a VCR  
• 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].  
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.  
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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.  
You can display the counter on the TV screen by  
setting [DISP OUTPUT] to [V-OUT/PANEL]  
(p.78).  
If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin adaptor  
(EUROCONNECTOR)  
Use a 21-pin adaptor (optional) to view  
playback picture.  
TV/VCR  
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Playback on DVD devices  
Making the disc compatible with playback on  
DVD devices or DVD drives (Finalizing)  
Finalizing makes the recordedDVD compatiblefor playback with DVDdevices and DVD drives  
of computers.  
• Playback compatibility with any DVD device is not guaranteed.  
The following settings are available before finalizing.  
Select the type of DVD menu to view disc content (see page 55)*  
Create a Photomovie to view still images (see page 55)*  
Change the disc titles (see page 55)  
The DVD type determines finalizing characteristics.  
Discs that must be finalized...  
DVD  
+RW  
Discs that do not require finalizing...  
DVD  
+RW  
Disc type  
has to be finalized in the following cases:  
1 To create the DVD menus or Photomovie  
2 To enable playback in DVD drives of computers.  
3 When only little material is recorded  
5 minutes or less in HQ mode, 8 minutes or less in SP mode and 15 minutes or less in LP mode.  
Operation flow  
To play back a disc in a DVD device for the first time (p.54)  
Playback on  
other DVD device  
Finalize  
Incase1,  
2 or 3.  
Make desired settings.  
BDVD menu*  
BPhotomovie*  
BDisc title  
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To add recordings to a finalized disc (p.59)  
Recordings cannot be  
added.  
Make a new  
recording  
Unfinalize the disc.  
Recordings can be added as usual.  
When the DVD menu or Photomovie has been  
created, a confirmation screen prompts you to  
confirm that you wish to add a recording.  
To play back a disc in a DVD device after adding a recording (p.54)  
Playback on  
other DVD device  
Finalize  
Make desired settings.  
BDVD menu*  
BPhotomovie*  
BDisc title  
Only in case 1  
*
Not possible for  
(p.55).  
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Finalizing a disc  
5
Touch  
t [YES] t [YES].  
It takes from a minute to a few hours for  
finalizing. 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.  
Finalizing starts.  
• 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  
adaptoraftertheCHG(charge)lampgoesoff.  
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.  
• When you finalize a double-sided disc, you must  
finalize each side of the disc.  
1
Place your camcorder in a stable  
position. Connect the AC Adaptor  
to the DC IN jack on your  
camcorder.  
6
Touch  
appears.  
, when [Completed.]  
2
Turn on the power by sliding the  
POWER switch.  
• WhenusingaDVD-R/DVD-RW(VIDEOmode)/  
DVD+RW, Z flashes after finalizing is  
completed on the recording standby screen of  
your camcorder. Remove the disc from your  
camcorder.  
• When you made the setting to enable a creation  
of a DVD menu on DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO  
mode)/DVD+RW,thenfinalizethedisc,theDVD  
menu appears for a few seconds while finalizing  
the disc.  
3
4
Insert the disc to be finalized.  
Touch  
t [FINALIZE] .  
Touching [SET] allows you to perform  
the following operations.  
You cannot view a Photomovie with the DVD-R/  
DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) discs in your  
camcorder.  
• After finalizing a disc, the disc indicator and the  
recording format are displayed as shown below:  
– To select a DVD menu style (p.55)  
– To change Photomovie setting (p.55)  
– To change the disc title (p.55)  
DVD-R  
DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)  
DVD-RW (VR mode)  
DVD+RW  
Go to step 5 if you want to finalize the  
disc using the following default settings.  
– DVD menu: Style 1  
– Photomovie: Create Photomovie  
– Disc title: The date when the disc was first  
used  
DVD menu, Photomovie, Disc title  
Glossary (p.139, 140)  
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To select a DVD menu style  
To change the disc title  
1 Touch [DISC TITLE].  
2 Delete unnecessary characters by  
touching [T].  
1 Touch [DVD MENU].  
2 Select the desired style from 4 types of  
The yellow cursor moves and characters  
are deleted from the end.  
pattern with  
/
.
3 Select the type of a character, then touch  
the desired character.  
Select [NO MENU] if you do not create  
a DVD menu.  
To erase a character: Touch [T].  
To insert a space: Touch [t].  
3 Touch  
t [END].  
4 Touch [t] as you register a character to  
move to the next entry point.  
To change a Photomovie setting  
• Up to 20 characters can be registered.  
1 Touch [PHOTOMOVIE].  
5 When you have finished entering  
2 Touch [YES].  
characters, touch  
.
Select [NO] if you do not create a  
Photomovie.  
The disc title changes to the one you  
entered.  
3 Touch  
t [END].  
6 Touch [END].  
• It may take more time for finalizing when you  
create a Photomovie since the more still images  
recorded on the disc, the more time it takes to  
create a Photomovie.  
You can view still images in the JPEG format  
using a DVD drive on your computer without  
creating a Photomovie (p.57).  
You can enter the title up to 20 characters.  
• When you change a disc title already set by other  
devices, the 21st and subsequent characters are  
deleted.  
You cannot create a Photomovie on a DVD-RW  
(VR mode) in this step. Customize it on the EDIT  
screen (p.88).  
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Playing back a disc on DVD devices, etc.  
A finalized disc recorded with your  
camcorder can be played back on a DVD  
device, etc. (p.52). DVD+RW discs can be  
played back without finalizing.  
Do not use the 8cm CD adaptor with an  
Playback compatibility  
Playback compatibility with any DVD device  
is not guaranteed. Refer to the instruction  
manualsuppliedwithyourDVD deviceorconsult  
your dealer.  
8cm DVD as it may cause a malfunction.  
Make sure that a vertically installed DVD  
device is placed in the position where a  
disc can be placed horizontally.  
1
2
Insert a disc into a DVD device.  
Play back the disc.  
The playback procedure varies  
depending on the DVD device. For  
details, refer to the instruction manual  
supplied with your DVD device.  
If you have created a DVD menu  
DVD  
+RW  
You can select the desired scene in the menu.  
A Photomovie is listed after all the movies  
in the menu.  
Photomovie  
• The disc cannot be played back, freezes for an  
instantbetweenthescenes,orsomefunctionsmay  
be disabled on some DVD devices.  
• Still images are played back as a Photomovie  
swapping images in every 3 seconds.  
• DVD devices that support subtitles can display  
the recording date and time where the subtitles  
normally appear (p.78). Also refer to the  
instruction manual of your DVD device.  
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Playing back a disc on a computer with a DVD  
drive installed  
Do not use the 8cm CD adaptor with an  
8cm DVD as it may cause a malfunction.  
Playing back still images  
Even when you use a DVD+RW, you must  
Still images stored on the disc are displayed  
finalize the disc (p.52). Otherwise, it may  
in the JPEG format.  
Note that erasing or changing the original  
data may occur accidentally in this operation  
cause a malfunction.  
Playing back movies  
since you use the original data on the disc.  
Use a DVD drive that supports 8cm discs,  
and a DVD playback application must have  
been installed on your computer.  
1
2
Insert the finalized disc into a DVD  
drive of your computer.  
1
2
Insert the finalized disc into the  
DVD drive of your computer.  
Click [Start] t [My Computer].  
Or, double-click the [My Computer] icon  
on the desktop.  
Play back the disc using a DVD  
playback application.  
3
4
5
Right-click the DVD drive with the  
disc inserted, then click [Open].  
• The disc may not be played back on some  
computers. For details, refer to the instruction  
manuals of your computer.  
You cannot play back or edit movies that have  
been copied from the disc to the hard disk of your  
computer. For details on how to import movies,  
refer to the “First Step Guide” in the supplied CD-  
ROM (For DCR-DVD405E/DVD805E).  
Double-click [DCIM] t  
[100MSDCF].  
Double-click the file to be  
displayed.  
The selected still image appears on the  
screen.  
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The date the disc was first used is  
recorded on the volume label of the  
disc.  
<e.g.>  
When the disc was first used at 6:00 pm on  
January 1st 2006:  
2006_01_01_06H00M_PM  
Volume  
label  
Images are stored in the following  
folders on the disc.  
x Movies  
DVD-R/DVD-RW(VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW:  
VIDEO_TS folder  
DVD-RW (VR mode):  
DVD_RTAV folder  
x Still images  
DCIM\100MSDCF folder  
<e.g.>  
The folder for data for DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs  
(VIDEO mode)/DVD+RWs when using Windows  
XP:  
Still image  
folder  
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Using the Recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW)  
Recording additional scenes after finalizing  
+RW  
DVD  
You can record additional material on the  
finalized DVD-RWs (VIDEO mode)/  
6
Touch [YES] t [YES], then touch  
DVD+RWs by following the steps below if  
there is space to record on the disc.  
Whenusingthefinalized DVD-RW(VR  
mode) disc, youcanrecordadditional  
material on the disc without any  
additional steps.  
when [Completed.] appears.  
When using a DVD+RW  
If you have created a Photomovie or a  
DVD menuinfinalizing(p.55),thefollowing  
steps are required.  
• Use the AC Adaptor as power source to prevent  
yourcamcorderfromrunningoutofpowerduring  
operation.  
• Do not apply shock or vibration to your  
camcorder,anddonotdisconnecttheACAdaptor  
during operation.  
• A DVD menu and a Photomovie created during  
finalizing are deleted.  
1
Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC  
IN jack on your camcorder, then  
connect the mains lead to the wall  
socket.  
• When you use a double-sided disc, following  
procedures are required on each side.  
2
3
Slide the POWER switch to turn on  
your camcorder.  
When using a DVD-RW (VIDEO  
mode) disc (Unfinalizing)  
Insert the finalized disc into your  
camcorder.  
1
Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC  
IN jack on your camcorder, then  
connect the mains lead to the wall  
socket.  
A confirmation dialog asking if you  
record additional scenes appears.  
2
3
Slide the POWER switch to turn on  
your camcorder.  
Insert the finalized disc into your  
camcorder.  
4
Touch [YES] t [YES].  
[Completed.] appears, then the screen  
returns to the recording screen.  
4
5
Touch  
t [SETUP].  
Touch  
MEDIA SET t  
[UNFINALIZE].  
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Deleting all of the scenes on the disc  
(Formatting)  
+RW  
DVD  
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 cannot be formatted. Replace it with a new disc.  
Formatting a finalized disc  
The disc is unfinalized and it has to be finalized again to enable playback in a DVD  
device.  
Formatting deletes all images on a finalized disc. The icon  
or  
appears in the  
screen, but there is no need to finalize the disc before viewing it in a DVD device.*  
*
To use a DVD menu or a Photomovie on a DVD+RW, the disc must be finalized (p.52).  
• Use theACAdaptoraspowersourcetopreventyourcamcorderfrom runningoutofpowerduring 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.  
1
Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC  
IN jack on your camcorder, then  
connect the mains lead to the wall  
socket.  
5
Select the recording format for a  
DVD-RW, touch  
,then proceed  
FORMAT  
:
VIDEO  
Can playback on  
various DVD devices.  
Cannot edit in Camcorder  
2
3
4
Slide the POWER switch to turn on  
your camcorder.  
VIDEO  
VR  
OK  
• Fordetailsonarecording format, seepage14.  
Insert the disc to be formatted into  
your camcorder.  
6
7
Selecttheaspectratio([16:9WIDE]  
or[4:3])oftherecordingpicturefor  
DVD+RW, then touch  
Touch  
t [  
FORMAT].  
.
xDVD-RW  
• Fordetailsonthemovieaspect ratio, seepage  
Select the recording format, then format  
the disc. Proceed to step 5.  
xDVD+RW  
Select the aspect ratio of the recording  
picture, then format the disc. Proceed to  
step 6.  
Touch [YES] t [YES], then touch  
when [Completed.] appears.  
You cannot change the movie aspect ratio which  
you set in step 6 for the DVD+RW. Format the  
disc again to change the aspect ratio.  
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• During the Easy Handycam operation (p.31), the  
screen in step 5 does not appear even if you insert  
a DVD-RW in your camcorder. Proceed to step 7.  
You cannot format a disc that has been protected  
on other devices. Cancel the protection with the  
original devices, and then format it.  
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Using the Setup items  
Using the Setup items  
1
Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to light up the respective  
lamp.  
Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button in the  
center only when the POWER switch is in the OFF (CHG)  
position.  
: Settings for movies  
: Settings for still images  
When carrying out the playback settings, press  
PLAY/EDIT to go to the playback screen.  
2
Touch the LCD screen to select the setup item.  
Unavailable items will be grayed out.  
x To use the short-cuts of Personal Menu  
On Personal Menu, short-cuts for frequently used setup items are added.  
You can customize Personal Menu as you like (p.80).  
1 Touch  
.
2 Touch the desired setup item.  
If the desired setup item is not displayed on the screen, touch  
/
until it is displayed.  
3 Select the desired setting, then touch  
.
x To change the setup items  
You can customize setup items that are not added to Personal Menu.  
1
2
3
4
0:00:00  
VIDEO  
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1 Touch  
2 Select the desired setup item.  
Touch to select the item, then touch  
in step 2.)  
t[SETUP].  
/
. (The process in step 3 is the same as that  
3 Select the desired item.  
You can also touch the item directly to select it.  
4 Customize the item.  
After finishing the settings, touch  
If you decide not to change the setting, touch  
t
(close) to hide the setup screen.  
to return to the previous screen.  
x To change the setup items during Easy Handycam operation  
does not appear during Easy Handycam operation (p.31).  
1 Touch t[SETUP].  
Available setup items appear.  
2 Select the desired item.  
3 Customize the item.  
Touch  
Touch  
after finishing the setting.  
not to change the item without changing the setting.  
• Cancel the Easy Handycam operation (p.31) to change the setup items for the standard operation.  
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Available setup items (z) vary depending on the operating mode.  
The following settings are made automatically during Easy  
Handycam operation (p.31).  
Setup items  
Easy Handycam  
Movie  
Still  
PLAY/EDIT  
CAMERA SET (p.66)  
PROGRAM AE  
SPOT METER  
EXPOSURE  
AUTO  
AUTO  
AUTO  
AUTO  
ON  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
WHITE BAL.  
AUTO SHUTTER  
SPOT FOCUS  
FOCUS  
AUTO  
AUTO  
*1/OFF  
OFF  
z
z
z
FLASH SET  
SUPER NS  
z
z
z
z
ON  
NS LIGHT  
z
OFF  
COLOR SLOW S  
SELF-TIMER  
SELF-TIMER  
DIGITAL ZOOM  
STEADYSHOT  
OFF  
OFF  
z
OFF  
z
z
ON  
STILL SET (p.70)  
BURST  
OFF  
FINE  
z
z
z
z
z
QUALITY  
IMAGE SIZE  
FILE NO.  
*1  
PICT.APPLI. (p.72)  
FADER  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
z
z
z
D. EFFECT  
PICT. EFFECT  
REC CTRL *2  
USB SELECT *2  
DEMO MODE  
z
z
*3  
ON  
z
MEDIA SET (p.74)  
FORMAT  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
FINALIZE  
UNFINALIZE  
DISC TITLE  
FORMAT  
z
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Easy Handycam  
Movie  
Still  
PLAY/EDIT  
STANDARD SET (p.75)  
REC MODE  
SP  
z*1  
z*1  
z
STILL MEDIA  
z
VOLUME  
z
z
OFF  
NORMAL  
MULTI-SOUND  
MICREF LEVEL  
SUR MONITOR  
z
z
/NORMAL//  
NORMAL/*1  
LCD/VF SET  
z
z
z
*1  
AUTO  
DATE/TIME  
*1  
TV TYPE  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
USB SPEED *2  
DATA CODE  
DISPLAY  
*1  
MOVIE PB  
AUTO  
ON  
REMAINING  
REMOTE CTRL  
REC LAMP  
BEEP  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
ON  
z*1  
z
z
z
z
LCD PANEL  
*1  
DISP OUTPUT  
SETUP ROTATE  
A.SHUT OFF  
SUB-T DATE  
CALIBRATION  
5 min  
*1  
z
TIME/LANGU. (p.79)  
CLOCK SET  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
AREA SET  
SUMMERTIME  
LANGUAGE  
*
*
*
1 The setting values before Easy Handycam operation are maintained.  
2 DCR-DVD405E/DVD805E  
3 [USB SELECT] appears automatically when your camcorder is connected to a computer or other device  
with a USB cable.  
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CAMERA SET  
Settingstoadjustyourcamcordertothe  
recording conditions  
(EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./  
STEADYSHOT, etc.)  
SUNSET&MOON**(  
)
The default settings are marked with B.  
The indicators in parentheses appear when  
the items are selected.  
Select to maintain the atmosphere of  
situations such as sunsets, general night  
views or fireworks.  
See page 62 for details on selecting  
setup items.  
LANDSCAPE**(  
)
PROGRAM AE  
Youcanrecordpictureseffectivelyinvarious  
situations with the PROGRAM AE function.  
Select to shoot distant subjects clearly. This  
setting also prevents your camcorder from  
focusing on glass or metal meshin windows  
that comes in between the camcorder and  
the subject.  
BAUTO  
Select to automatically record pictures  
effectively without the [PROGRAM AE]  
function.  
• Items with one asterisk (*) can be adjusted so as  
nottofocusonsubjectsonlyashortdistanceaway.  
Items with two asterisks (**) can be adjusted to  
focus on subjects farther away.  
SPOTLIGHT*(  
)
• The setting returns to [AUTO] when you set the  
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12  
hours.  
Select to prevent people’s faces from  
appearing excessively white when subjects  
are lit by strong light.  
SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter)  
PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) (  
)
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.  
Selecttobringoutthesubjectsuchaspeople  
or flowers while creating a soft background.  
SPORTS* (Sports lesson) (  
)
Selecttominimizeshakewhenshootingfast  
moving subjects.  
1 Touch the point where you want to fix and  
adjust the exposure on the screen.  
appears.  
BEACH&SKI*(  
)
2 Touch [END].  
To return the setting to automatic exposure,  
touch [AUTO]t[END].  
• If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is  
automatically set to [MANUAL].  
• The setting returns to [AUTO] when you set the  
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12  
hours.  
Select to prevent people’s faces from  
appearing dark in strong light or reflected  
light, such as at a beach in midsummer or  
on a ski slope.  
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INDOOR (n)  
EXPOSURE  
The white balance is adjusted to be  
appropriate for the following recording  
conditions:  
– Indoors  
– At party scenes or studios where the  
lighting conditions change quickly  
– Underthevideolampsofthoseatastudio,  
or under sodium lamps or incandescent-  
like color lamps  
You can fix the brightness of a picture  
manually. When recording indoors on a clear  
day, for instance, you can avoid backlight  
shadows on people next to the window by  
fixing the exposure to that of the wall side of  
the room.  
ONE PUSH (  
)
The white balance will be adjusted  
according to the ambient light.  
1 Touch [ONE PUSH].  
1 Touch [MANUAL].  
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.  
appears.  
2 Adjust the exposure by touching  
/
.
3 Touch  
To return the setting to automatic exposure,  
touch [AUTO] t  
.
3 Touch [  
].  
flashes quickly. When the white  
balance has been adjusted and stored in  
the memory, the indicator stops flashing.  
• Keep framing white object while  
flashing quickly.  
.
• If you rotatethe LCD panel 180 degreesand close  
the LCD panel with the screen facing outwards,  
you can adjust [FADER] and [EXPOSURE]  
while looking through the viewfinder (p.73).  
• The setting returns to [AUTO] when you set the  
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12  
hours.  
is  
flashesslowlyifwhitebalancecould  
not be set.  
keeps flashing even after you have  
touched , set [WHITE BAL.] to  
[AUTO].  
WHITE BAL. (White balance)  
• When you have changed the battery pack while  
[AUTO] is selected, or you bring your camcorder  
outdoors from inside the house while using fixed  
exposure,select[AUTO]andaimyourcamcorder  
at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for  
better color balance adjustment.  
• Redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure if you change  
the [PROGRAM AE] settings, or bring your  
camcorderoutdoorsfrominsidethehouse,orvice  
versa during the [ONE PUSH] is set to on.  
You can adjust the color balance to the  
brightness of the recording environment.  
BAUTO  
The white balance isadjusted automatically.  
OUTDOOR (  
)
The white balance is adjusted to be  
appropriate for the following recording  
conditions:  
• Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or [ONE PUSH]  
under white or cool white fluorescent lamps.  
• The setting returns to [AUTO] when you set the  
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12  
hours.  
– Outdoors  
– Night views, neon signs and fireworks  
– Sunrise or sunset  
– Under daylight fluorescent lamps  
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• 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 minimum distance required between your  
camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus is  
about 1 cm (about 1/2 inch) for wide angle and  
about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto.  
AUTO SHUTTER  
Automatically activates the electronic  
shutter to adjust the shutter speed when  
recording in bright conditions if you set it to  
[ON] (the default setting).  
SPOT FOCUS  
• The setting returns to [AUTO] when you set the  
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12  
hours.  
You can select and adjust the focal point to  
aim it at a subject not located in the center of  
the screen.  
FLASH SET  
You can set this function when you use the  
built-in flash or an external flash (optional)  
that is compatible with your camcorder.  
1 Touch the subject on the screen.  
9 appears.  
x FLASH LEVEL  
HIGH(  
)
2 Touch [END].  
Makes the flash level higher.  
To adjust the focus automatically, touch  
[AUTO]t[END] in step 1.  
BNORMAL (  
LOW (  
)
• If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is  
automatically set to [MANUAL].  
• The setting returns to [AUTO] when you set the  
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12  
hours.  
)
Makes the flash level lower.  
• The setting returns to [NORMAL] when you set  
the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than  
12 hours.  
FOCUS  
x REDEYE REDUC  
Youcanpreventredeyebyactivatingtheflash  
before recording.  
Youcanadjustthefocusmanually.Selectthis  
when you want to focus on a certain subject  
intentionally.  
Set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], then press  
(flash)(p.43)repeatedlyto selectasetting.  
(Auto redeye reduction): Pre-flashes to  
reduceredeyebeforetheflashautomatically  
flashes when there is insufficient ambient  
light.  
1 Touch [MANUAL].  
9 appears.  
2 Touch  
(focusing on close subjects)/  
(focusing on distant subjects) to  
r
(Forced redeye reduction): Always  
uses the flash and the redeye reducing pre-  
flash.  
sharpen the focus.  
appears when the focus cannot be  
adjusted any closer, and  
appears when  
r
the focus cannot be adjusted farther away.  
(No flash): Records without flash.  
3 Touch  
.
To adjust the focus automatically, touch  
[AUTO]t  
in step 1.  
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• Theredeyereductionmaynotproducethedesired  
effect due to individual differences and other  
conditions.  
• The setting returns to [OFF] when you set the  
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12  
hours.  
• Adjustthefocusmanually([FOCUS],p.68)when  
it is hard to focus automatically.  
• The shutter speed of your camcorder changes  
depending on the brightness. The motion of the  
picture may slow down at this time.  
SELF-TIMER  
SUPER NS (Super NightShot)  
You can record pictures at a maximum of 16  
times the sensitivity of NightShot in dark  
places.  
Set [SUPER NS] to [ON] while the  
NIGHTSHOT switch is set to ON.  
[”SUPER NS”] flash on the screen.  
The self-timer starts recording a movie after  
about 10 seconds.  
Press START/STOP when [  
TIMER] is set to [ON] ( ).  
To cancel the count down, touch [RESET].  
To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF].  
You can also use the self-timer with START/  
STOP on the Remote Commander (p.49).  
SELF-  
and  
To cancel the setting, set [SUPER NS] to  
[OFF].  
• Do not use NightShot and [SUPER NS] in bright  
places. This may cause a malfunction.  
SELF-TIMER  
• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers  
or other objects (p.43).  
• Remove the conversion lens (optional).  
• Adjustthefocusmanually([FOCUS],p.68)when  
it is hard to focus automatically.  
• The shutter speed of your camcorder changes  
depending on the brightness. The motion of the  
picture may slow down at this time.  
The self-timer starts recording a still image  
after about 10 seconds.  
Press PHOTO when [  
set to [ON] ( ).  
SELF-TIMER] is  
To cancel the count down, touch [RESET].  
To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF].  
You can also use the self-timer with PHOTO on  
the Remote Commander (p.49).  
NS LIGHT (NightShot Light)  
You can record clearer pictures with the light  
which emits infrared light while using  
NightShot. The default setting is [ON].  
• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers  
or other objects (p.43).  
• Remove the conversion lens (optional).  
• The maximum shooting distance using [NS  
LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet).  
COLOR SLOW S  
(Color Slow Shutter)  
You can record an image brighter in color  
even in dark places.  
Set [COLOR SLOW S] to [ON].  
and  
[COLOR SLOW SHUTTER] flash on the  
screen.  
To cancel [COLOR SLOW S], touch [OFF].  
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STILL SET  
Settings for still images  
(BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE, etc.)  
DIGITAL ZOOM  
The default settings are marked with B.  
The indicators in parentheses appear when  
the items are selected.  
See page 62 for details on selecting  
setup items.  
You can select the maximum zoom level in  
case you want to zoom to a level greater than  
10×(the default setting) while recording on a  
disc or “Memory Stick Duo.” Note that the  
image quality decreases when you are using  
the digital zoom.  
BURST  
You can record several still images one after  
another by pressing PHOTO.  
BOFF  
Selectthiswhennotrecordingcontinuously.  
NORMAL (  
)
The right side of the bar shows the digital  
zooming factor. Thezooming zoneappears  
when you select the zooming level.  
Records still images continuously at  
approximately 0.5 seconds intervals. The  
numbers of the maximum recordable  
images are as follows:  
3.0M (  
1.9M (  
BOFF  
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically.  
) : 3 images  
) : 4 images  
20 ×  
VGA (0.3M) (  
2.3M (  
) : 21 images  
) : 3 images  
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically, and  
after that up to 20 × zoom is performed  
digitally.  
EXP. BRKTG (  
)
120 ×  
Records 3 images consecutively with  
different exposures at approximately 0.5  
second intervals. You can compare the 3  
images and select an image recorded at the  
best exposure.  
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically, and  
after that, up to 120 × zoom is performed  
digitally.  
STEADYSHOT  
You can record pictures using  
• The flash will not function during continuous  
recording.  
• Themaximumnumberofimageswillberecorded  
in the self-timer mode or when you are operating  
with the Remote Commander.  
You may not be able to record continuous images  
up to the maximum number depending on the  
image size and the remaining capacity of the disc  
or “Memory Stick Duo.”  
[STEADYSHOT] (the default setting is  
[ON]). Set[STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (  
when using a tripod or the conversion lens  
(optional).  
)
• [EXP.BRKTG] will not function when there is  
space remaining on the disc or “Memory Stick  
Duo” for less than 3 images.  
• It takes longer to record continuous images to the  
disc compared to normal recording. Record the  
next still image after the scroll bar indicator  
(
) and the ACCESS lamp turns off.  
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Number of still images recordable on a  
“Memory Stick Duo” (approx.)  
QUALITY  
BFINE (  
)
VGA  
3.0M  
1.9M  
Recordsstillimagesatthefineimagequality  
level.  
2.3M  
(0.3M)  
STANDARD (  
Records still images at the standard image  
quality level.  
)
0010  
0024  
0020  
0048  
0040  
0098  
0082  
0195  
0145  
0355  
0300  
0720  
0610  
1450  
0013  
0032  
0027  
0065  
0054  
0130  
0105  
0260  
0195  
0470  
0400  
0960  
0820  
1950  
0016  
0037  
0032  
0075  
0065  
0150  
0130  
0300  
0235  
0540  
0480  
1100  
0980  
2250  
00096  
00240  
00190  
00485  
00390  
00980  
00780  
01970  
01400  
03550  
02850  
07200  
05900  
14500  
16MB  
32MB  
64MB  
128MB  
256MB  
512MB  
1GB  
The size of still images (Approx. kB)  
VGA  
3.0M  
1.9M  
2.3M  
(0.3M)  
FINE  
1540  
640  
1150  
480  
960  
420  
150  
60  
(FINE)  
STANDARD  
(STD)  
1250  
3000  
1650  
4000  
2000  
4650  
12000  
30000  
2GB  
IMAGE SIZE  
B3.0M (  
Records still images clearly.  
)
Top:[FINE] / Bottom:[STANDARD]  
• When using the “Memory Stick Duo” made by  
Sony Corporation. The number of recordable still  
images varies depending on the recording  
environment.  
1.9M (  
)
Allows you to record more still images in  
relatively clear quality.  
Number of still images recordable on a  
disc (approx.)  
VGA (0.3M) (  
Allows for the maximum number of images  
to be recorded.  
)
VGA  
3.0M  
1.9M  
2.3M  
(0.3M)  
• When the picture ratio is changed to 16:9 (wide),  
the image size is changed to [  
(p.30).  
• The number of pixels for each image size is as  
follows:  
3.0M : 2016×1512  
1.9M : 1600×1200  
VGA (0.3M) : 640×480  
2.3M : 2016×1134  
2.3M] (  
)
0810  
1750  
1050  
2250  
1250  
2550  
5100  
8100  
0850  
1850  
1100  
2400  
1300  
2700  
5400  
8600  
0850  
1850  
1100  
2400  
1300  
2700  
5400  
8600  
0740  
1450  
0930  
1750  
1050  
1850  
2950  
3800  
Top:[FINE] / Bottom:[STANDARD]  
• The table shows approximate recordable number  
and the above numbers apply to a single-sided  
disc,anditwillbedoubledforadouble-sideddisc.  
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PICT.APPLI.  
Special effects on pictures or  
additional functions on recording/  
playback  
FILE NO.  
(PICT.EFFECT/D.EFFECT, etc.)  
BSERIES  
The default settings are marked with B.  
The indicators in parentheses appear when  
the items are selected.  
Assigns numbers to files in sequence even  
if the disc or “Memory Stick Duo” is  
changed.  
See page 62 for details on selecting  
setup items.  
RESET  
Resets the file numbering to 0001 each time  
the disc or “Memory Stick Duo” is changed.  
FADER  
Youcanaddthefollowingeffectstocurrently  
recording pictures.  
1 Selectthedesiredeffectduringstandby(fade  
in) or recording (fade out), then touch  
When you select [OVERLAP] or [WIPE], the  
image is stored as a still image. (While storing  
the image, the screen turns to blue.)  
.
2 Press START/STOP.  
The fader indicator stops flashing and  
disappears when the fade is complete.  
To cancelbeforestarting theoperation,touch  
[OFF] in step 1.  
• The setting will be canceled by pressing START/  
STOP again.  
Fading out  
Fading in  
WHITE FADER  
BLACK FADER  
OVERLAP (fade in only)  
WIPE (fade in only)  
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The scene is recorded in the 16:9 (wide)  
mode.  
• The aspect ratio cannot be changed when [OLD  
MOVIE] is selected.  
Using the viewfinder  
You can adjust [EXPOSURE] and [FADER]  
while using the viewfinder by having the  
LCD screen rotated 180 degrees and closed  
with the screen facing out.  
PICT. EFFECT (Picture effect)  
1 Make sure the  
(Movie) lamp lights up.  
2 Close the LCD screen with the screen facing  
Youcanaddspecialeffectstoapictureduring  
out.  
recording.  
appears.  
appears.  
BOFF  
3 Touch  
.
Does not use [PICT. EFFECT] setting.  
[Set LCD off?] appears on the screen.  
4 Touch [YES].  
The LCD screen is turned off.  
SEPIA  
Picture appears in sepia.  
5 Touch the LCD screen while checking the  
display in the viewfinder.  
[EXPOSURE], etc. are displayed.  
B&W  
Picture appears in black and white.  
6 Touch the button you want to set.  
PASTEL  
[EXPOSURE] : Adjust with  
/
, and  
touch  
.
[FADER] : Touch it repeatedly to select adesired  
effect.  
: The LCD screen lights up.  
Picture appears like a pale pastel drawing.  
To hide the buttons, touch  
.
MOSAIC  
D. EFFECT (Digital effect)  
You can add digital effects to your  
recordings.  
appears.  
Picture appears mosaic-patterned.  
1 Touch the desired effect.  
2 When you select [LUMI. KEY], adjust the  
REC CTRL (DCR-DVD405E/  
DVD805E)  
effect with  
/
, then touch  
.
The image displayed when you touch  
is saved as a still image.  
See page 92.  
3 Touch  
.
USB SELECT (DCR-DVD405E/  
DVD805E)  
appears.  
To cancel [D. EFFECT], touch [OFF] in step  
You can view pictures on a computer when  
connectingyourcamcordertoyourcomputer  
with the USB cable or connect to the  
PictBridge compliant printer (p.94).  
1.  
LUMI. KEY (luminance key)  
Replaces a brighter area in a previously  
recorded still image (e.g. a person) with a  
movie.  
COMPUTER  
Select thiswhenviewing pictures in the disc  
on a Windows computer and copying to the  
computer with the supplied software.  
OLD MOVIE  
Adds an old movie effect to pictures.  
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MEDIA SET  
Settings for discs and “Memory Stick  
Duo”  
COMPUTER  
Copies still images in the “Memory Stick  
Duo.”  
(FORMAT/FINALIZE/UNFINALIZE, etc.)  
See page 62 for details on selecting  
setup items.  
PRINT  
Prints still images in the disc using the  
PictBridge compliant printer.  
FORMAT  
See page 60.  
PRINT  
Prints still images in the “Memory Stick  
Duo” using the PictBridge compliant  
printer.  
FINALIZE  
See page 52.  
• [USB SELECT] automatically appears on the  
screen in the following:  
– when  
PLAY/EDIT is pressed while  
UNFINALIZE  
See page 59.  
connecting your camcorder to another device  
with the USB cable.  
– when connecting your camcorder to another  
device with the USB cable on the playback  
screen.  
DISC TITLE  
• Forthe detailofacomputerconnection, see “First  
Step Guide” in the supplied CD-ROM.  
You can make a title on each disc. As the  
default setting, the date when the disc was  
first used is added as a disc title.  
Enter the disc title by following step 2 to 5  
in “To change the disc title” of the “Making  
the disc compatible with playback on DVD  
devices or DVD drives (Finalizing)” (p.55).  
To cancel editing the title, touch [CANCEL].  
DEMO MODE  
The default setting is [ON] so that you can  
view the demonstration in about 10 minutes,  
after you have set the POWER switch to  
(Movie) withoutinserting adiscorMemory  
Stick Duo.”  
FORMAT  
• The demonstration will be suspended in  
situations such as those described below.  
When theMemory Stick Duo” is formatted,  
all the data will be deleted.  
– when you touch the screen during the  
demonstration.(Thedemonstrationstartsagain  
in about 10 minutes.)  
– when you slide the disc cover OPEN switch.  
– when the “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted.  
1 Format the “Memory Stick Duo” by  
touching [YES] t [YES].  
2 Touch  
when [Completed.] appears.  
– when the POWER switch is set to  
(Still).  
• Even still images protected with another  
equipmentagainstaccidentaldeletionaredeleted.  
• Do not attempt the following operations when  
[Executing...] is on the screen.  
– when you set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON  
(p.43).  
– Operate the POWER switch or buttons  
– Remove the “Memory Stick Duo”  
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STANDARD SET  
Settings while recording on a disc or  
other basic settings  
(REC MODE/LCD/VF SET/USB SPEED,  
etc.)  
MULTI-SOUND  
You can select whether to play back audio  
recordedusing other deviceswith dualsound  
or stereo sound.  
The default settings are marked with B.  
The indicators in parentheses appear when  
the item is selected.  
See page 62 for details on selecting  
setup items.  
BSTEREO  
Plays back with main and sub sound (or  
stereo sound).  
1
REC MODE (Recording mode)  
Plays back with main sound or the left  
channel sound.  
You can select an image quality of the movie  
from three levels.  
2
HQ ( HQ )  
Record in high quality mode  
(approx. recordable time is up to 20 min).  
Plays back with sub sound or the right  
channel sound.  
• The setting returns to [STEREO] when you set  
the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than  
12 hours.  
BSP ( SP )  
Records in standard quality mode  
(approx. recordable time is up to 30 min).  
MICREF LEVEL  
LP ( LP )  
You can select the microphone level for  
recording sound.  
Increases the recording time (Long Play)  
(approx. recordable time is up to 60 min).  
Select [LOW] when you want to record  
excitingandpowerfulsoundinaconcerthall,  
etc.  
The time in parenthesis indicates the  
approximate recordable time when  
recording only a movie on a single-sided  
disc. When recording on a double-sided  
disc, this value is applied for both sides.  
Your camcorder has a VBR encoding  
system (p.15) so when you record an  
object that moves fast, the time available  
for recording may shorten.  
BNORMAL  
Records various surround sounds,  
converting them into the same level.  
LOW (  
)
Records surround sound faithfully. This  
setting is not suitable for recording  
conversations.  
VBR  
Glossary (p.140)  
• IfyourecordintheLP mode, thequalityofscenes  
may be degraded, or scenes with quick  
movements may appear with a block noise when  
you play back the disc.  
• The setting returns to [NORMAL] when you set  
the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than  
12 hours.  
STILL MEDIA  
SUR MONITOR  
You can display the direction from which the  
recording sound comes when recording in  
5.1ch mode.  
See page 33, 39.  
VOLUME  
See page 41.  
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x VF WIDE DISP  
LCD/VF SET  
You can select how a 16:9(wide) aspect ratio  
picture appears in the viewfinder.  
Therecordedpicturewillnotbeaffectedeven  
when you change the setting.  
BLETTER BOX  
Normal setting (standard type of screen)  
x LCD BRIGHT  
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD  
screen.  
SQUEZE (Squeeze)  
Expandsthepictureverticallyifblackbands  
at the top and bottom in 16:9 (wide) aspect  
ratio are undesirable.  
1 Adjust the brightness with  
2 Touch  
/
.
.
• When you can set the POWER switch to  
(Still), [VF WIDE DISP] does not appear.  
x LCD BL LEVEL  
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD  
screen’s backlight.  
TV TYPE  
BNORMAL  
Standard brightness.  
See page 50.  
BRIGHT  
Brightens the LCD screen.  
USB SPEED (DCR-DVD405E/  
DVD805E)  
You can select data transfer speed used to  
transfer data to your computer.  
• When you use the AC Adaptor as the power  
source, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for  
the setting.  
• When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is  
slightly reduced during recording.  
BAUTO  
Sends data by switching automatically  
between the Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) and  
the speed corresponding to USB 1.1 (full  
speed transfer).  
x LCD COLOR  
You can adjust the color on the LCD screen  
with  
/
.
FULL SPEED  
Sends data corresponding to USB 1.1 (full  
speed transfer).  
Low intensity  
High intensity  
DATA CODE  
x VF B.LIGHT  
You can adjust the brightness of the  
viewfinder.  
You can check the information recorded  
automatically (data code) during playback.  
BNORMAL  
Standard brightness.  
BOFF  
Data code is not displayed.  
BRIGHT  
Brightens the viewfinder screen.  
DATE/TIME  
Displays the date and time of recorded  
images.  
• When you connect your camcorder to AC  
Adaptor, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for  
the setting.  
• When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is  
slightly reduced during recording.  
CAMERA DATA  
Displaysthecamerasettingdataofrecorded  
images.  
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DATE/TIME  
DISPLAY  
You can select the number of thumbnails that  
appear on the VISUAL INDEX screen.  
Thumbnail  
Glossary (p.140)  
BZOOM LINK  
Change the number of thumbnails (6 or 12)  
1Date  
2Time  
with the zoom lever on your camcorder.*  
6IMAGES  
Displays thumbnails of 6 images.  
CAMERA DATA  
Movie  
12IMAGES  
Displays thumbnails of 12 images.  
* You can operate with the zoom buttonson the  
LCD frame or on the Remote Commander.  
Still image  
MOVIE PB  
Because the default setting is [ON], when  
you select  
tab on the VISUAL INDEX  
screen the first 5 seconds of each movie  
displayed on the screen are played back in  
sequence.  
• Set to [OFF] to conserve battery power.  
• Playback for the movie stops after repeating 5  
times.  
3SteadyShot off  
4Exposure  
5White balance  
6Gain  
7Shutter speed  
8Aperture value  
9Exposure value  
REMAINING  
BAUTO  
Displays the remaining disc indicator for  
about 8 seconds in situations such as those  
described below.  
appears for an image recorded using a flash.  
• 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  
– When your camcorder recognizes the  
remainingdisccapacitywiththePOWER  
switch set to  
(Movie).  
CAMERA DATA t OFF (no indication).  
– When you press DISP/BATT INFO to  
switch the indicator from off to on with  
• Depending on the disc condition, bars [--:--:--]  
appear.  
• The setting returns to [OFF] when you set the  
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12  
hours.  
the POWER switch to  
(Movie).  
– When the recordable time for movies is  
less than 5 minutes.  
– When you start recording from the line  
input (For DCR-DVD405E/DVD805E).  
ON  
Always displays the remaining disc  
indicator.  
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REMOTE CTRL (Remote control)  
A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off)  
The default setting is [ON] so that you can  
use the supplied Remote Commander (p.49).  
B5min  
The camcorder is automatically turned off  
whenyoudonotoperate your camcorder for  
more than approximately 5 minutes.  
• Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from  
responding to a command sent by other device’s  
remote control.  
• The setting returns to [ON] when you set the  
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12  
hours.  
NEVER  
The camcorder is not automatically turned  
off.  
• When you connect your camcorder to a wall  
socket, [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to  
[NEVER].  
REC LAMP (Recording lamp)  
The camera recording lamp will not light up  
during recording when you set this to [OFF].  
(The default setting is [ON].)  
SUB-T DATE  
Set to [ON] (the default setting) to display  
the recording date and time when you play  
back a disc on a DVD device with a subtitle  
display function. Also refer to theinstruction  
manual of your DVD device.  
BEEP  
BON  
A melody sounds when you start/stop  
recording, or operate the touch panel.  
OFF  
CALIBRATION  
Cancels the melody.  
DISP OUTPUT  
BLCD PANEL  
Shows displays such as the counter on the  
LCD screen and in the viewfinder.  
V-OUT/PANEL  
Shows the display also on the TV screen.  
SETUP ROTATE  
BNORMAL  
Scrolls the setup items downwards by  
touching  
.
OPPOSITE  
Scrolls the setup items upwardsbytouching  
.
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TIME/LANGU.  
(CLOCK SET/AREA SET/LANGUAGE,  
etc.)  
See page 62 for details on selecting  
setup items.  
CLOCK SET  
See page 25.  
AREA SET  
You can adjust a time difference without  
stopping the clock.  
Set your local area using v/V when using  
your camcorder overseas.  
Refer to the World time difference on page  
SUMMERTIME  
You can change this setting without stopping  
the clock.  
Set to [ON] to move the time forward one  
hour.  
LANGUAGE  
You can select the language to be used on the  
LCD screen.  
Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]]  
(simplified English) for when you cannot  
find your native tongue among the options.  
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Customizing Personal Menu  
You can add desired setup items to Personal  
Deleting a setup item  
Menu, and customize Personal Menu  
settings. This is convenient if you add  
frequently used setup items to Personal  
Menu.  
1
Touch  
t [DELETE].  
t [P-MENU SET UP]  
If the desired setup item is not displayed,  
touch  
Adding a setup item  
/
.
You can add up to 27 setup items for  
(Movie),  
(Still) or  
PLAY/EDIT.  
Delete a less important setup item, if you  
want to add more.  
1
2
3
Touch  
t [ADD].  
t [P-MENU SET UP]  
2
3
Touchthe setupitem that you want  
to delete.  
Touch  
category, then touch  
/
to select a setup  
.
Touch [YES] t  
.
You cannot delete [SETUP], [FINALIZE]  
and [P-MENU SET UP].  
Touch  
item, then touch  
.
/
to select a setup  
t [YES] t  
The setup item is added to the end of list.  
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Arranging the order of setup  
items displayed on Personal  
Menu  
1
Touch  
t [SORT].  
t [P-MENU SET UP]  
If the desired setup item is not displayed  
touch  
/
.
2
3
4
Touch the setup item you want to  
move.  
Touch  
/
to move the setup  
item to the desired place.  
Touch  
.
To sort more items, repeat step 2 to 4.  
5
Touch [END] t  
.
You cannot move [P-MENU SET UP].  
Initializing the Personal Menu  
settings (Reset)  
Touch  
t [P-MENU SET UP] t  
[RESET] t [YES] t [YES] t  
.
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Editing on DVD Handycam  
Copying the still images  
You can dub recorded still images from a  
“Memory Stick Duo” to a disc or from a disc  
to a “Memory Stick Duo.”  
• Use the AC Adaptor as power source to  
prevent your camcorder from running out  
of power during operation during copying.  
• Do not apply shock or vibration to your  
camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC  
Adaptor during copying.  
5
6
Touch  
t [YES].  
Image copying starts.  
Copying the still images from the  
“Memory Stick Duo” to DVD  
Touch  
appears.  
when [Completed.]  
Make sure to insert the recorded “Memory  
Stick Duo” and a disc into your camcorder.  
tab appears in the VISUAL INDEX  
screen.  
1
2
Slide the POWER switch to turn on  
your camcorder and press  
PLAY/EDIT.  
To copy all the still images on the  
“Memory Stick Duo”  
Touch [COPY ALL  
] in step 3.  
• The still images cannot be copied to the finalized  
DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW.  
• Copying a large number of still images may take  
time.  
Touch  
tab, then touch [EDIT].  
• When [Not enough memory space.] appears,  
delete unnecessary images (p.85) in the disc  
before operating your camcorder again.  
• Some still images cannot be copied in the  
following cases:  
– Images taken with another camcorder  
– Images edited with the computer  
3
4
Touch [COPY  
].  
Touch the still image to be copied.  
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.  
You can select up to 100 images at once.  
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6
Touch  
appears.  
when [Completed.]  
Copying the still images on the  
DVD to “Memory Stick Duo”  
tab appears in the VISUAL INDEX  
screen.  
Make sure to insert the recorded DVD and  
“Memory Stick Duo” into your camcorder.  
To copy all the still images on the DVD  
1
2
Slide the POWER switch to turn on  
your camcorder and press  
PLAY/EDIT.  
Touch [COPY ALL  
] in step 3.  
• It sometimes takes time when copying a number  
of still images.  
• When [Not enough memory space.] appears,  
deleteunnecessaryimages(p.84)intheMemory  
Stick Duo” before operating your camcorder  
again.  
Touch  
tab, then [EDIT].  
• Some still images cannot be copied in the  
following cases:  
– Images taken with another camcorder  
– Images edited with the computer  
3
4
Touch [COPY  
].  
Touch the still image to be copied.  
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.  
You can select up to 100 images at once.  
5
Touch  
t [YES].  
Image copying starts.  
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Deleting still images from the “Memory Stick  
Duo”  
Make sure to insert the recorded “Memory  
Stick Duo” into your camcorder.  
To delete all the still images in the  
“Memory Stick Duo”  
Touch [DELETE ALL] in step 4.  
You cannot delete in the following:  
1
Slide the POWER switch to turn on  
your camcorder and press  
PLAY/EDIT.  
– when the write-protect tab of the “Memory  
Stick Duo” is set to the write-protect position  
– whenthestillimagehasbeenprotectedonother  
devices  
• To deleteall thestill imagesintheMemoryStick  
Duo,” format it (p.74).  
2
3
Touch  
tab.  
Touch [EDIT].  
4
5
Touch [DELETE].  
Touch the still image to be deleted.  
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.  
You can select up to 100 images at once.  
6
Touch  
t [YES].  
You cannot recover an image once you delete  
it.  
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Editing the original data  
Using DVD-RWs recorded inVR mode, you  
can delete pictures or divide movies on the  
disc with your camcorder.  
Make sure to insert the recorded disc into  
your camcorder.  
5
Touch  
t [YES].  
You cannot recover an image once you delete  
it.  
Original  
Glossary (p.140)  
To delete all movies or still images on  
the disc at the same time  
Touch [DELETE ALL] in step 3.  
Deleting images  
• If you delete an original movie that is listed in a  
Playlist (p.86), it is also deleted from the Playlist.  
• Deleting scenes may not provide enough space to  
record movies or still images additionally.  
1
Slide the POWER switch to turn on  
your camcorder and press  
PLAY/EDIT.  
• To delete all the images on the disc and restore  
original recording capacity, format the disc  
(p.60).  
2
Select  
tab or  
tab that  
includes the image you want to  
delete, then touch [EDIT].  
Dividing a movie  
1
Slide the POWER switch to turn on  
your camcorder and press  
PLAY/EDIT.  
3
4
Touch [DELETE].  
2
3
4
Touch  
tab t [EDIT].  
Select the image to be deleted.  
Touch [DIVIDE].  
Touch the scene to be divided.  
Theplayback of the selected movie starts.  
The selected scene is marked with  
.
5
Touch  
at the point where you  
Press and hold the image on the LCD  
screen to confirm the image. Touch  
to return to the previous screen.  
want to divide the movie into  
scenes.  
The movie pauses.  
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Creating the Playlist  
Whenyoutouch  
andtheoperationalbuttonsbelowappear.  
,itchangesto  
A Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of the  
still images and movies that you have  
selected.Theoriginalscenesarenotchanged  
even though you edit or delete the scenes in  
the Playlist.  
Returns to the beginning of  
the selected movie.  
Playlist  
Adjust the  
volume  
Make sure to insert the recorded disc into  
your camcorder.  
• DonotremovethebatterypackortheACAdaptor  
from your camcorder while editing the Playlist.  
It may damage the disc.  
Adjusts the dividing point with more  
precision after the dividing point has  
been selected with  
.
You can add up to 999 scenes in the Playlist.  
To hide the buttons, touch  
.
1
2
Slide the POWER switch to turn on  
your camcorder and press  
PLAY/EDIT.  
• Play and pause toggles as you press  
• A slight difference may occur from the point  
whereyoutouch andtheactualdividing  
point, as your camcorder selects the dividing  
point based on half-second increments.  
.
Select  
tab or  
tab that  
includesthesceneyouwanttoadd  
to the Playlist, then touch [EDIT].  
6
Touch  
t [YES].  
• Once you divide a movie, you cannot return  
it to the state it was in before you divided it.  
• If the movie is added in the Playlist, dividing the  
original movie does not affect the movie in the  
Playlist.  
3
4
Touch [  
ADD].  
todisplay[  
• Touch  
/
ADD] when  
[
ADD] is not displayed.  
Select the scene to be added 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.  
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5
6
Touch  
t [YES].  
3
4
Touch [ERASE].  
Selectthescenetobedeletedfrom  
the list.  
Touch [YES] to see the Playlist or  
[NO] to return to or tab.  
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.  
To add all the movies on the disc at the  
same time  
Touch [  
ADD ALL] in step 3.  
5
Touch  
t [YES].  
To add all the still images on the disc  
in a Playlist  
Toeraseallthescenesatthesametime  
Touch [ERASE ALL] in step 3 t [YES].  
It is recommended that you create a  
Photomovie (p.88) beforehand, then add itin  
a Playlist.  
• When you add still images in a Playlist, they are  
converted automatically to a movie and added to  
tab. A movie converted from still images is  
• The original scenes are not changed even though  
you erase the scenes from the Playlist.  
shownwith  
. Theoriginalstill imagesremain  
Changing the order within the  
Playlist  
onthedisc. Theresolutionofthe convertedmovie  
may be lower than that of the original still images.  
Erasing unnecessary scenes  
from the Playlist  
1
Slide the POWER switch to turn on  
your camcorder and press  
PLAY/EDIT.  
1
Slide the POWER switch to turn on  
your camcorder and press  
PLAY/EDIT.  
2
3
Touch  
t [EDIT].  
Touch [MOVE].  
2
Touch  
t [EDIT].  
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4
Select the scene to be moved.  
4
5
Select the scene to be divided.  
The playback of the selected scene starts.  
Touch  
at the point where you  
want to divide the movie intoscenes.  
The selected scene is marked with  
Press and hold the image on the LCD  
screen to confirm the image.  
.
The movie pauses.  
Touch  
to return to the previous  
screen.  
5
6
Touch  
.
Touch to display  
functional buttons.  
See page 85 for details.  
Select the designated position  
with [T]/[t].  
• Play and pause toggles as you press  
• 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 half-second  
increments.  
Move destination bar  
6
Touch  
t [YES].  
7
Touch  
t [YES].  
• The original scenes are not changed even though  
you divide scenes within the Playlist.  
• When you have selected multiple scenes, the  
scenes are moved following the order  
appeared in the Playlist.  
Converting all the stillimages on  
a disc to a movie file  
(Photomovie)  
Dividing a movie within the  
Playlist  
Photomovie categorizes still images as a  
movie, you can add more images in the  
Playlist.  
1
Slide the POWER switch to turn on  
your camcorder and press  
PLAY/EDIT.  
Photomovie  
Glossary (p.140)  
1
Slide the POWER switch to turn on  
your camcorder and press  
PLAY/EDIT.  
2
3
Touch  
t [EDIT].  
Touch [DIVIDE].  
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Playing the Playlist  
Make sure to insert the disc on which the  
Playlist is added into your camcorder.  
2
3
Touch  
[PHOTOMOVIE].  
tab t [EDIT] t  
1
2
Slide the POWER switch to turn on  
your camcorder and press  
PLAY/EDIT.  
Touch [YES].  
All of the still images on the disc are  
converted to a single movie file, and  
added to  
from still images is shown with  
the upper right.  
tab. A movie converted  
Touch  
.
on  
A list of the scenes added in the Playlist  
appears.  
• It may take more time to create a Photomovie as  
more still images are recorded on the disc.  
• Still images which are not compatible with your  
camcorder, such as ones shot with a digital still  
camera and then copied to a computer can not be  
converted from still images to a Photomovie.  
3
Touch the image from which you  
want to playback.  
The screen returns to the VISUAL  
INDEX screen when the Playlist is  
played back from the selected scene to  
the end.  
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Dubbing, Printing  
Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices  
You can copy pictures played back on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs  
or DVD recorders.  
After dubbing them to an HDD (hard disc drive) video recorder, you can enjoy images stored  
on the hard disk of the recorder.  
Connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation  
(p.19). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.  
(Yellow) (White)  
(Red)  
A/V jack  
S VIDEO VIDEO  
AUDIO  
VCRs or  
DVD  
recorders  
: Video/Signal flow  
• To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter,  
etc.) on the screen of the monitor device  
connected, set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD  
PANEL] (the default setting, p.78).  
• To record the date/time and camera settings data,  
display them on the screen (p.76).  
• When you are connecting your camcorder to a  
monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the  
A/Vconnecting cable to the video input jack, and  
the red (right channel) or the white (left channel)  
plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV.  
1 A/V connecting cable (supplied)  
Connect to the input jack of the other device.  
2 A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO  
(optional)  
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.  
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1
2
Insert the recorded disc into your  
camcorder.  
Slide the POWER switch to turn on  
your camcorder and press  
PLAY/EDIT.  
Set[TVTYPE]accordingtotheplayback  
device (p.50).  
3
4
Insert therecordingmedia foryour  
VCR or DVD recorder.  
If your recording device has an input  
selector, set it to the input mode.  
Connect your camcorder to the  
VCR/DVD device with the A/V  
connecting cable (supplied) 1 or  
the A/V connecting cable with S  
VIDEO (optional) 2.  
• Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of  
a VCR or DVD device.  
5
6
Start the playback on your  
camcorder, and record it on the  
recording device.  
Refer to the instruction manuals supplied  
with your recording device for details.  
When dubbing is finished, stop  
your camcorder and the recording  
device.  
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Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device  
(DCR-DVD405E/DVD805E)  
You can record pictures or TV programs from a VCR, TV or DVD device onto a disc using your  
camcorder.  
Connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation  
(p.19). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.  
(Yellow) (White)  
(Red)  
A/V jack  
S VIDEO VIDEO  
AUDIO  
VCRs, DVD  
devices or TVs  
: Video/Signal flow  
You cannot record images from a TV with no  
output jacks.  
1 A/V connecting cable (supplied)  
Connect to the output jack of the other device.  
You cannot record TV programs which allow you  
to record once, or have copy control technology.  
2 A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO  
(optional)  
• When you are connecting your camcorder to a  
monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the  
A/V connecting cable to the video output jack,  
and the red (right channel) or the white (left  
channel)plugtotheaudiooutputjack ontheVCR  
or the TV.  
Your camcorder can only record from a PAL  
source. For example, French video or TV  
programs (SECAM) cannot be recorded  
correctly. See page 126 for details on TV color  
systems.  
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.  
• If you use a 21-pin adaptor to input PAL source,  
you need a dual direction 21-pin adaptor  
(optional).  
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1
Connect your camcorder to the TV  
or VCR/DVD device with the A/V  
connecting cable (supplied) 1 or  
the A/V connecting cable with S  
VIDEO (optional) 2.  
7
8
9
Touch [REC] at the point you want  
to start recording.  
Touch  
at the point you want  
to stop recording.  
• Connect your camcorder to the output jacks  
of a TV or VCR/DVD device.  
Touch [END].  
2
3
4
If you are recording from a VCR/  
DVD device, insert the cassette or  
disc into the playback device.  
• There may be a time difference between the point  
where you press [REC] and the actual point that  
the recording starts/stops.  
You cannot record a picture as a still image even  
if you press PHOTO during recording.  
Slide the POWER switch to turn on  
your camcorder and press  
PLAY/EDIT.  
Touch  
t [REC CTRL].  
If you connected your camcorder to the  
device which has the S VIDEO jack,  
touch [SET] t [VIDEO INPUT] t [S  
VIDEO] t  
.
• Touch [SET] to change the recording mode  
or adjust the volume.  
• Touch [SET] t [  
REMAIN] t [ON]  
to display the remaining disc indicator all the  
time.  
5
6
Insert a blank disc into your  
camcorder.  
Format the disc if you use a new DVD-  
RW/DVD+RW (p.60).  
Start playing the cassette or the  
disc on the playback device, or  
select a TV program.  
The picture played on the connected  
deviceappearsontheLCDscreenofyour  
camcorder.  
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Printing recorded still images  
(PictBridge compliant printer) (DCR-DVD405E/DVD805E)  
You can also display the [USB SELECT] screen  
by touching  
PICT.APPLI. t [USB SELECT].  
• We cannot guarantee the operation of models that  
are not PictBridge compatible.  
You can print out still images using a  
PictBridge compliant printer without  
connecting the camcorder to a computer.  
t [SETUP] t  
Connect your camcorder to the wall socket  
using the supplied AC Adaptor for this  
operation.  
Printing  
Insert the disc or “Memory Stick Duo” on  
which still images are stored into your  
camcorder and turn on the power of the  
printer.  
1
Select the image to be printed with  
/
.
2
3
Touch  
t [COPIES].  
Connect your camcorder to the  
printer  
Select the number of copies to be  
printed with  
/
.
1
2
Slide the POWER switch to turn on  
your camcorder and press  
PLAY/EDIT.  
You can set a maximum of 20 copies of  
one image to be printed.  
4
5
Touch  
t [END].  
Connect the (USB) jack of your  
camcorder to the printer using the  
USB cable (supplied).  
To print the date on the image, touch  
t [DATE/TIME] t [DATE] or  
[DAY&TIME] t  
.
The [USB SELECT] screen appears on  
the LCD screen.  
Touch [EXEC] t [YES].  
3
Touch [  
images from a disc or [  
PRINT] to print still  
PRINT]  
When printing is finished, [Printing...]  
disappearsandtheimageselectionscreen  
appears again. You can continue printing  
another still image.  
to print images from a “Memory  
Stick Duo.”  
Whenconnectioniscomplete,  
(PictBridge connecting) appears  
on the screen.  
6
When printing is finished, touch  
[END] t [END].  
1/10  
VGA  
• To print an image from a different media,  
touch [FUNC. SELECT] and start from step  
3 in “Connect your camcorder to the printer.”  
PRINT  
101-0001  
END  
SET EXEC  
The still image appears.  
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• Refer alsototheinstructionmanualfor theprinter  
to be used.  
• Do not attempt the following operations when  
is on the screen. The operations may not be  
performed properly.  
– Operate the POWER switch.  
– Disconnect the USB cable (supplied) from the  
printer.  
– Slide the disc cover OPEN switch.  
– Remove the “Memory Stick Duo” from your  
camcorder.  
• If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB  
cable (supplied), turn the printer off and on again  
and restart the operation from the beginning.  
• If you print a still image recorded with a 16:9  
(wide) ratio, left and right ends of the image may  
be cut off.  
• Some printer models may not support the date  
printing function. Refer to your printer’s  
instruction manual for details.  
• We cannot guarantee the printing of images  
recorded with adeviceotherthan yourcamcorder.  
• Still images recorded by other devices that have  
a file size of 2MB or more, or are larger than 2304  
× 1728 pixels cannot be printed.  
• 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.  
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Jacks to connect external devices  
1 Active Interface Shoe  
TheActiveInterfaceShoesuppliespower  
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 also to the instruction  
manual supplied with your accessory for  
details.  
• The Active Interface Shoe hasa 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 accessory, loosen the screw, and  
then press down and pull out the accessory.  
• When you are recording with the external  
flash (optional), turn off the power of the  
external flash to prevent charging noisebeing  
recorded.  
You cannot use an external flash (optional)  
and the built-in flash at the same time.  
DCR-DVD405E/  
DVD805E  
• When an external microphone (optional) is  
connected, it takes precedence over the  
internal microphone (p.42).  
2 Shoe cover  
3
(USB) jack (p.94, 97)  
(For DCR-DVD405E/DVD805E)  
DCR-DVD404E  
4 REMOTE jack  
• Connect other optional accessories.  
5 A/V (audio/video) jack (p.50, 90, 92)  
6 DC IN jack (p.19)  
1...Open the shoe cover.  
3456...Open the jack cover.  
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Using a Computer (DCR-DVD405E/DVD805E)  
Before referring to the “FirstStep Guide” on your  
computer  
You can delete unnecessary scenes of movies,  
or create 8cm DVDs with menus.  
WhenyouinstallthePicturePackageorNero  
Express 6 software on a Windows computer  
from the supplied CD-ROM, you can enjoy  
the following operations by connecting your  
camcorder to your computer.  
x Music Video/Slideshow Producer  
t Picture Package Producer2  
You can select your favorite movie and still  
images and easily create an original movie with  
added music and visual styles.  
The Macintosh computer does not  
supportthesuppliedPicturePackageand  
Nero Express 6 software.  
The DCR-DVD404E does not support a  
computer connection. See “Playing back  
installed” (p.57) to play back images on  
your computer.  
x Duplicating to an 8cm DVD  
t Picture Package Duplicator  
You can copy the disc you recorded with your  
camcorder to an 8cm DVD.  
You can copy the still images when connecting  
your camcorder to the Macintosh computer with  
the USB cable. Refer to “First Step Guide” in the  
supplied CD-ROM (p.102).  
What you can do with Nero  
Express 6  
x When copying a disc to the 12cm  
DVD  
You can copy the disc recorded with your  
camcorder to the 12cm DVD.  
About “First Step Guide”  
The “First Step Guide” is an instruction  
manual you can refer to on your computer.  
This describes basic operations, from initial  
hookup of your camcorderand computerand  
makingsettings, togeneraloperationthefirst  
time you use the software, Picture Package,  
stored on the CD-ROM (supplied). After  
inserting the CD-ROM, referring to  
(p.99), start the “First Step Guide”, then  
follow the instructions.  
• Refer to the supplied instruction manual for  
details about Nero Express 6.  
• The CD-ROM (supplied) includes the  
following software.  
– USB Driver  
– Picture Package Ver.1.8.1  
– Nero Express 6  
– “First Step Guide”  
About the help function of the  
software  
What you can do with Picture  
Package  
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.  
x Viewing and Handling Pictures  
t Picture Package DVD Viewer  
You can view the movie and still images by  
selecting from thumbnails. Movies and still  
images are saved in folders by date.  
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Others: (USB) port (This must be provided  
as standard)  
System requirements  
x When using Windows computer  
When using Picture Package on a  
computer  
x When using Macintosh computer  
Youcanonlycopy stillimagesfrom theMemory  
Stick Duo.”  
OS:MacOS 9.1/9.2 orMacOSX(v10.1/v10.2/  
OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional /  
Windows XP Home Edition / Windows XP  
Professional  
v10.3/v10.4)  
Others: (USB) port (This must be provided  
as standard)  
Standard installation is required. Operation  
is not assured if the above OS has been  
upgraded.  
CPU: Intel Pentium III 600MHz or faster  
(Pentium III 1GHz or faster recommended)  
Application: DirectX 9.0c or later (This  
product is based on DirectX technology. It  
is necessary to have DirectX installed.)/  
Windows Media Player 7.0 or later/  
Your camcorder is compatible with Hi-Speed  
USB (USB 2.0). You can transfer data at a faster  
rate using a computer compatible with Hi-Speed  
USB. When you connect a USB interface not  
compatible with Hi-Speed USB, the data transfer  
ratio will be that of USB 1.1 (USB full speed).  
• Operations are not guaranteed on all the  
recommended environments.  
Macromedia Flash Player 6.0 or later  
Sound system: 16 bit stereo sound card and  
stereo speakers  
Memory: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more  
recommended)  
Hard disk:  
Available memory required for installation:  
250 MB or more (2GB or more when using  
Picture Package Duplicator.)/  
• 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.  
• WhenusingaMemoryStickPRODuoandyour  
computer is not compatible with it, connect your  
camcorder with the USB cable instead of using  
the Memory Stick slot on the computer.  
Available free hard disk space  
recommended: 6 GB or more (depending on  
the size of the image files edited)  
Display: 4 MB VRAM video card, Minimum  
800 × 600 dots, High color (16 bit color,  
65 000 colors), DirectDraw display driver  
capability (this product will not operate  
correctly at 800 × 600 dots or less, and 256  
colors or less.)  
Others: (USB) port (this must be provided  
as standard)  
Whenplayingstillimagesrecordedon  
a “Memory Stick Duo” on a computer  
OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional/  
Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP  
Professional  
Standard installation is required.  
Operation is not assured if the above OS has  
been upgraded.  
CPU: MMX Pentium 200MHz or faster  
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Installing software and “First Step Guide”  
You need to install the software to your  
Windows computer before connecting  
4
Click [Install].  
your camcorder to the computer. The  
installation is required only for the first time.  
Contents to be installed and procedures may  
differ depending on your OS.  
Using a Windows computer  
• Depending on the operating system on the  
computer, a message appears notifying you  
that “First Step Guide”, cannot be installed  
automatically with the InstallShield Wizard.  
In such a case, manually copy “First Step  
Guide” to your computer according to the  
message’s instructions.  
1
2
Confirmthatyourcamcorderisnot  
connected to the computer.  
Turn on the computer.  
• Log on as Administrators for installation.  
• Close all applications running on the  
computer before installing the software.  
5
6
Select the language for the  
application to be installed, then  
click [Next].  
3
Place the supplied CD-ROM in the  
disc drive of your computer.  
The installation screen appears.  
Click [Next].  
• If the screen does not appear, follow the  
procedure below.  
1 Double-click [My Computer] (If you are  
usingWindowsXP,click[Start],then[My  
Computer].)  
2 Double-click [PICTUREPACKAGE]  
(Disc drive).*  
* Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary  
depending on the computer.  
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7
Read [License Agreement], check  
[I accept the terms of the license  
agreement] when you agree, then  
click [Next].  
11Click [Next], then follow the on-  
screen instructions to install the  
“First Step Guide.”  
Depending on the computer, this screen  
may notbedisplayed. In such a case, skip  
to step 12.  
8
9
Select where to save the software,  
then click [Next].  
12Click [Next], then follow the on-  
screen instructions to install  
“ImageMixer EasyStepDVD.”  
Select [PAL], then click [Install].  
13If the [Installing Microsoft (R)  
DirectX (R) ] screen is displayed,  
follow the steps below to install  
DirectX 9.0c. If not, skip to step 14.  
1 Read [License Agreement], then click  
[Next].  
10Click [Install] on the [Ready to  
Install the Program] screen.  
The installation of Picture Packagestarts.  
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2 Click [Next].  
15Remove the CD-ROM from the  
disc drive of your computer.  
• For connecting your camcorder to the  
computer, see “First Step Guide” in the  
supplied CD-ROM.  
• If you have any questions about  
PicturePackage, see “For inquires about  
3 Click [Finish].  
Using a Macintosh computer  
You can copy the still images from the  
“Memory Stick Duo” to the Macintosh  
computer. Install “First Step Guide” in the  
supplied CD-ROM.  
• Refer to “First Step Guide” for the details on  
connecting your camcorder to the computer and  
copying the still images.  
14Make sure [Yes, I want to restart  
my computer now.] is checked,  
then click [Finish].  
1
2
Confirmthatyourcamcorderisnot  
connected to the computer.  
Turn on the computer.  
The computer turns off once, then starts  
up again automatically (Restart).  
The short-cut icons for [Picture Package  
Menu], [Picture Package Menu  
destination Folder] (and “First Step  
Guide,” if installed by step 11) appear on  
the desktop.  
Close all applications running on the  
computer before installing the software.  
3
Place the supplied CD-ROM in the  
disc drive of your computer.  
4
5
Double-click CD-ROM icon.  
CopyFirstStepGuide.pdf,stored  
in the desired language in the  
[FirstStepGuide] folder, to your  
computer.  
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Viewing “First Step Guide”  
Displaying “First Step Guide”  
For inquires about this software  
To view “First Step Guide” on your  
computer, Microsoft Internet Explorer  
Ver.6.0 or later is recommended.  
Pixela User Support Center  
Pixela Home Page  
http://www.ppackage.com/  
– North America (Los Angeles) Telephone:  
(Toll-Free) +1-800-458-4029  
+1-213-341-0163  
Double-click the  
icon on the desktop.  
– Europe (U.K.) Telephone:  
(Toll-Free) U.K., Germany, France and  
Spain:  
+800-1532-4865  
Other countries:  
+44-1489-564-764  
– Asia (Philippines) Telephone:  
+63-2-438-0090  
Youcan also start by selecting [Start], [Programs]  
([All Programs] for Windows XP), [Picture  
Package], and [First Step Guide], then start up  
[First Step Guide].  
• To view “First Step Guide” in HTML without  
using automatic installation, copy the desired  
language folder from the [FirstStepGuide] folder  
on the CD-ROM, and then double-click  
[Index.html].  
• Refer to “FirstStepGuide.pdf” in the following  
cases:  
– When printing “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”  
is not installed automatically.  
On Copyrights  
Music works, sound recording or other third  
partymusicalcontentsyoumay acquirefrom  
CDs, the Internet or other sources (the  
“Music Contents”) are the copyrighted work  
of the respective owners thereof and are  
protected by copyright laws and other  
applicable laws of each country/region.  
Except to the extent expressly permitted by  
applicable laws, you are not permitted to use  
(including, without limitation, copying,  
modifying, reproducing, uploading,  
transmitting or placing to the external  
network accessible to the public,  
transferring, distributing, lending, licensing,  
selling and publishing) any of the Music  
Contents without obtaining authorization or  
approval of the respective owners thereof.  
License of Picture Package by Sony  
Corporation would not be construed as  
conferring to you by implication, estoppel or  
otherwise, any license or right to use the  
Music Contents.  
To start up on a Macintosh computer  
Double-click “FirstStepGuide.pdf”.  
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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Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to  
troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, remove the power source and  
contact your Sony dealer.  
Overall operations/Easy Handycam  
The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on.  
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall socket or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it  
after about 1 minute. If the functions still do not work, press the RESET button (p.45) using a  
sharp-pointed object. (If you press the RESET button, all settings, including the clock setting,  
are reset, except the Personal Menu items.)  
• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it  
for a while in a cool place.  
Buttons do not work.  
• During Easy Handycam operation, the available buttons are limited. Cancel Easy Handycam  
operation (p.31).  
You cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on or off.  
You cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on or off while recording or communicating with  
another device via USB cable (For DCR-DVD405E/DVD805E ). Cancel Easy Handycam  
operation (p.31).  
Settings change during Easy Handycam operation.  
• Some of the settings of your camcorder are restored to the default setting when you set Easy  
Handycam operation (p.31).  
[DEMO MODE] does not start.  
You cannot view the demonstration when the NIGHTSHOT switch is set to ON. Set the  
NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF (p.43).  
• Remove the disc and “Memory Stick Duo” from your camcorder (p.27, 28).  
• Set the POWER switch to  
(Movie).  
Your camcorder vibrates.  
• Vibration occurs depending on the condition of the disc. This is not a malfunction.  
A vibration is felt in your hand or a faint sound is heard during operation.  
• This is not a malfunction.  
A motor sound is heard from your camcorder periodically.  
• This is not a malfunction.  
A motor sound is heard in the camcorder when the disc cover is closed without  
a disc.  
Your camcorder recognizes the disc. This is not a malfunction.  
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Your camcorder gets warm.  
• 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.  
Batteries/Power sources  
The power does not turn on.  
• Thebatterypackisnotattachedtothecamcorder.Attachachargedbatterypacktothecamcorder  
(p.19).  
• The battery pack is discharged or running low. Charge the battery pack (p.19).  
• The plug of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from the wall socket. Connect it to the wall  
socket (p.19).  
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 [A.SHUT OFF]  
(p.78), or turn on the power again, or use the AC Adaptor.  
• The battery pack is discharged or running low. Charge the battery pack (p.19).  
The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged.  
• Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) (p.19).  
• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p.19).  
• Connect the mains lead to the wall socket properly.  
• The battery charge is completed (p.19).  
The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged.  
• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p.19). If the problem persists, disconnect  
the AC Adaptor from the wall socket and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be  
damaged.  
The power turns off frequently although the remaining battery indicator indicates  
that the battery pack has enough power to operate.  
• A problem has occurred in the remaining battery time indicator, or the battery pack has not  
been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again to correct the indication (p.19).  
The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.  
• 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 with a new one (p.19).  
• The indicated time may not be correct depending on the environment of use. When you open  
or close the LCD screen, it takes about 1 minute to display the correct remaining battery time.  
The battery pack is quickly discharged.  
• The temperature of the environment is too high or 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 with a new one (p.19).  
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A problem occurs when the camcorder is connected to the AC Adaptor.  
• Turn off the power, and disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall socket. Then, connect it again.  
LCD screen/viewfinder  
An unknown picture appears on the screen.  
• The camcorder is in [DEMO MODE] (p.74). Touch the LCD screen or insert a disc or “Memory  
Stick Duo” to cancel [DEMO MODE].  
An unknown indicator appears on the screen.  
• They may be warning indicators or messages (p.121).  
The picture remains on the LCD screen.  
• This occurs if you disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall socket or remove the battery pack  
without turning off the power first. This is not a malfunction.  
You cannot turn the LCD backlight off.  
• During Easy Handycam operation (p.31), you cannot turn the LCD backlight on/off pressing  
and holding DISP/BATT INFO.  
The buttons do not appear on the touch panel.  
• Touch the LCD screen lightly.  
• Press DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder (or DISPLAY on the Remote Commander) (p.24,  
49).  
The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all.  
• Adjust the screen ([CALIBRATION]) (p.134).  
The picture in the viewfinder is not clear.  
• Use the viewfinder lens adjustment lever to adjust the lens (p.23).  
The picture in the viewfinder has disappeared.  
• The picture is not displayed in the viewfinder when the LCD screen is open. Close the LCD  
screen (p.23).  
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Disc  
The disc cannot be removed.  
• Make sure the power source (battery pack or AC Adaptor) is connected correctly (p.19).  
• Remove the battery pack from the camcorder, then attach it again (p.20).  
• Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p.19).  
• 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.  
• Moisture condensation has occurred with the disc. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for  
about 1 hour (p.133).  
• Finalizing is interrupted by turning off your camcorder. Turn on your camcorder and remove  
the disc after finalizing is completed (p.52).  
Remaining disc space indicator is not displayed.  
• Set [  
REMAINING] to [ON] to always display the remaining disc space indicator (p.77).  
The indicators of the disc type and the recording format on the LCD screen are  
grayed out.  
• The disc may be created other than your camcorder. You can play back with your camcorder,  
but you cannot record additional scenes.  
“Memory Stick Duo”  
You cannot operate functions using the “Memory Stick Duo.”  
• Slide the POWER switch to light up the  
camcorder switched on (p.22).  
(Still) lamp or press  
PLAY/EDIT with your  
• Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into your camcorder (p.28).  
• If you use a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted on a computer, format it on your camcorder (p.74).  
Still images cannot be deleted.  
• Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the “Memory Stick Duo.” (p.129)  
• On the Review screen only the most recently recorded image can be deleted (p.46).  
• On the Edit screen only up to 100 images to be deleted can be selected at once.  
• Images protected by another device cannot be deleted. Use the original device to cancel the  
protection.  
You cannot delete all still images at once.  
• Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the “Memory Stick Duo” (p.129).  
You cannot format the “Memory Stick Duo.”  
• Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the “Memory Stick Duo” (p.129).  
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The data file name is not indicated correctly.  
• Only the file name is displayed if the directory structure does not conform to the universal  
standard.  
• The file is damaged.  
• The file format is not supported on your camcorder (p.129).  
The data file name flashes.  
• The file is damaged.  
• The file format is not supported on your camcorder (p.129).  
Recording  
Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record movies/still images on the disc.  
• The playback screen appears. Press  
display the recording screen (p.34, 40).  
PLAY/EDIT or touch  
on the LCD screen to  
Your camcorder is recording the scene you have just shot on the disc. You cannot press PHOTO  
while [CAPTURE] or appears on the LCD screen (p.33, 39).  
• The disc has run out of space. Use a new disc or format the disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW only,  
p.60). Or delete the unnecessary images (p.85).  
• The DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW has been finalized. Make a disc to be able to record  
additional scenes (p.59).  
• 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 for  
about 1 hour (p.133).  
You cannot record on the “Memory Stick Duo.”  
• Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the “Memory Stick Duo” (p.129).  
• The “Memory Stick Duo” has run out of space. Use a new “Memory Stick Duo” or format the  
“Memory Stick Duo” (p.74). Or delete the unnecessary images (p.84).  
The ACCESS lamp lights up even when you stop recording.  
Your camcorder is recording the scene you have just shot on the disc.  
The recording angle differs depending on the POWER switch setting position.  
• The recording angle for the still image is wider than the one for the movie.  
The shutter sound is not heard when you record a still image.  
• Set [BEEP] to [ON] (p.78).  
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The flash does not work.  
You cannot record with the flash with:  
– During recording movies  
– [SUPER NS]  
– [COLOR SLOW S]  
– [D. EFFECT]  
– [  
BURST]  
– The conversion lens (optional) attached  
• Even if auto flash or  
with:  
(Auto redeye reduction) is selected, you cannot use the internal flash  
– NightShot  
– [SPOTLIGHT], [SUNSET&MOON] or [LANDSCAPE] in [PROGRAM AE]  
– [EXPOSURE]  
– [SPOT METER]  
The external flash (optional) does not work.  
• The power of the flash is not turned on, or the flash is not attached correctly.  
The actual recording time for movie is less than the expected approximate  
recording time.  
• When you record an object that moves fast, the time available for recording may shorten (p.15,  
75).  
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 about  
1 hour in a cool place (p.133).  
There is a time difference between the point where you press START/STOP and  
the point that the 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 movie aspect ratio cannot be changed.  
• The aspect ratio of a DVD+RW disc cannot be changed. Format the disc again to change the  
movie aspect ratio.  
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Adjusting the image during recording  
The auto focus does not function.  
• Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p.68).  
• The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually (p.68).  
[STEADYSHOT] does not function.  
• Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p.70).  
• [STEADYSHOT] may not work for an excessive camera shake even if [STEADYSHOT] is set  
to [ON].  
The back light function does not function.  
• The back light function is canceled when you set [EXPOSURE] to [MANUAL] (p.67) or select  
[SPOT METER] (p.66).  
• The back light function does not work during Easy Handycam operation. Cancel Easy  
Handycam operation (p.31).  
A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in the dark.  
• This occurs when the contrast between the subject and the background is too high. This is not  
a malfunction.  
A vertical band appears when recording a bright subject.  
• This phenomenon is called the smear effect. This is not a malfunction.  
Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on the screen.  
• The spots appear when you are recording in [SUPER NS] or [COLOR SLOW S]. This is not  
a malfunction.  
The color of the picture is not correctly displayed.  
• Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF (p.43).  
The picture appears too bright on the screen, and the subject does not appear  
on the screen.  
• Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF (p.43).  
The picture appears too dark on the screen, and the subject does not appear on  
the screen.  
• The LCD screen backlight is switched off. Turn on the LCD backlight by pressing and holding  
DISP/BATT INFO (p.23).  
Flickering or changes in color occurs.  
• This occurs when recording pictures under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp  
with [PORTRAIT] or [SPORTS]. Cancel [PROGRAM AE] in this case (p.66).  
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Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen.  
• Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p.70).  
Remote Commander  
The supplied Remote Commander does not function.  
• Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [ON] (p.78).  
• Insert a battery into the battery holder with the +/– polarities correctly matching the +/– marks  
(p.135).  
• 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.  
• Remove the conversion lens (optional) as the remote sensor may be obstructed by it.  
Another DVD device malfunctions when you use the supplied Remote  
Commander.  
• Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for your DVD device, or cover the sensor of your  
DVD device with black paper.  
Playing back a disc on your camcorder  
You cannot play back a disc.  
• Slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder and press  
• Check out the disc compatibility (p.14).  
PLAY/EDIT.  
• Insert a disc with the recording side facing your camcorder (p.26).  
• The disc recorded in other devices may not be played back on your camcorder.  
The playback picture is distorted.  
• Clean the disc using the cleaning cloth (supplied, p.128).  
Stillimagesstoredona Memory StickDuo” arenot playedbackinthe actualsize.  
• Stillimagesrecordedonotherdevicesmaynotappearintheactualsize.Thisisnotamalfunction.  
Still images stored on a “Memory Stick Duo” cannot be played back.  
• 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 malfunction (p.130).  
• Still images recordedon other devices maynotbe played back. Thisisnota malfunction (p.130).  
” is indicated on an image in the VISUAL INDEX screen.  
• Clean the disc using the cleaning cloth (supplied, p.128).  
• 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 remove the disc once and set it again.  
• This may appear on still images taken with other devices, edited on a computer, etc.  
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No sound or only a low sound is heard when playing back a disc.  
• Set [MULTI-SOUND] to [STEREO] (p.75).  
• Turn up the volume (p.41).  
• Sound is not output when the LCD screen is closed. Open the LCD screen.  
• When you record sound with [MICREF LEVEL] (p.75) set to [LOW], the recorded sound may  
be difficult to hear.  
Playing back a disc on other devices  
You cannot play back the disc or a disc cannot be recognized.  
• Clean the disc using the cleaning cloth (supplied, p.128).  
• Finalize the disc (p.52).  
• 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.  
The playback picture is distorted.  
• Clean the disc using the cleaning cloth (supplied, p.128).  
” is indicated on an image in the DVD menu.  
• Loading of the data may have failed when the disc was finalized. For DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/  
DVD+RW, make the disc capable of additional recording (p.59), then remake the DVD menu  
by finalizing the disc again (p.55). The DVD menu may be displayed correctly.  
Playback freezes for an instant between the scenes.  
• The image may freeze for an instant between scenes depending on the DVD device being used.  
This is not a malfunction.  
Playback does not move to the previous scene when you press ..  
• 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.  
Setup items  
Setup items are grayed out.  
You cannot select grayed items in the current situation.  
is not displayed.  
You can operate limited operations during Easy Handycam operation. Cancel Easy Handycam  
operation (p.31).  
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You cannot use [PROGRAM AE].  
You cannot use [PROGRAM AE] together with:  
– NightShot  
– [SUPER NS]  
– [COLOR SLOW S]  
– [OLD MOVIE]  
• [SPORTS] will not work when the POWER switch is set to  
(Still).  
You cannot use [SPOT METER].  
You cannot use [SPOT METER] together with:  
– NightShot  
– [SUPER NS]  
– [COLOR SLOW S]  
• If you set [PROGRAM AE], [SPOT METER] is automatically set to [AUTO].  
You cannot use [EXPOSURE].  
You cannot use [EXPOSURE] together with:  
– NightShot  
– [SUPER NS]  
– [COLOR SLOW S]  
• If you set [PROGRAM AE], [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [AUTO].  
You cannot use [WHITE BAL.].  
You cannot use [WHITE BAL.] together with:  
– NightShot  
– [SUPER NS]  
You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS].  
You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS] together with [PROGRAM AE].  
You cannot use [SUPER NS].  
• The NIGHTSHOT switch is not set to ON.  
You cannot use [SUPER NS] together with:  
– [FADER]  
– [D. EFFECT]  
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[COLOR SLOW S] does not operate correctly.  
• [COLOR SLOW S] may not operate correctly in total darkness. Use NightShot or [SUPER NS].  
You cannot use [COLOR SLOW S] together with:  
– [FADER]  
– [D. EFFECT]  
– [PROGRAM AE]  
– [EXPOSURE]  
– [SPOT METER]  
You cannot use [  
SELF-TIMER].  
You cannot use [  
SELF-TIMER] together with [FADER].  
You cannot use [FADER].  
You cannot use [FADER] together with:  
– [SUPER NS]  
– [COLOR SLOW S]  
– [D. EFFECT]  
You cannot use [D. EFFECT].  
You cannot use [D. EFFECT] together with:  
– [SUPER NS]  
– [COLOR SLOW S]  
– [FADER]  
You cannot use [OLD MOVIE] together with:  
– [PROGRAM AE]  
– [PICT. EFFECT]  
You cannot use [PICT.EFFECT].  
You cannot use [PICT.EFFECT] together with [OLD MOVIE].  
You cannot view [SUR MONITOR].  
Youcannotviewthe [SUR MONITOR] either youarenotrecordingin5.1chsurroundrecording  
or together with [FADER].  
You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL].  
You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] when power is supplied from the AC Adaptor, or when  
you turn the LCD panel facing out on your camcorder when the POWER switch is set to  
(movie) or  
(Still).  
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Editing for movies and still images on the disc (DVD-RW:VR mode)  
You cannot edit a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW with your camcorder.  
Unable to edit.  
• There are no images recorded on the disc.  
• Unable to edit because of the condition of the image.  
You cannot edit an image protected on another device.  
Scenes cannot be added in the Playlist.  
• The disc is full, or the added scenes exceed 999. Delete unnecessary scenes or add all the still  
images by converting them to a movie (Photomovie, p.88).  
A movie cannot be divided.  
• A movie that is too short cannot be divided.  
• A movie with a  
mark cannot be divided (p.85, 88).  
• A movie protected on another device cannot be divided.  
A scene cannot be deleted.  
• A scene protected on another device cannot be deleted.  
Dubbing/Connecting to other devices  
The aspect ratio of the playback is not correct when connecting your camcorder  
to the TV.  
• Set [TV TYPE] depending on your TV (p.50).  
Pictures from connected devices are not displayed on the LCD screen or the  
viewfinder (For DCR-DVD405E/DVD805E).  
• Touch  
t [REC CTRL] (p.92).  
Pictures from connected devices cannot be zoomed (For DCR-DVD405E/  
DVD805E).  
You cannot zoom scenes input from the other device on your camcorder.  
No sound is heard when playing back a disc.  
• The audio will not be output when you connect a device via the S VIDEO plug only. Connect  
the white and red plugs of the A/V connecting cable, too (p.92).  
You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable.  
• 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 output jack of a device you are dubbing a picture  
from, or to the input jackof another device for dubbing a picture from your camcorder (p.90, 92).  
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You cannot copy the disc to the 12cm DVD.  
• Use the supplied software, Nero Express 6. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with Nero  
Express 6 for details.  
Prints cannot be made using a PictBridge printer (For DCR-DVD405E/DVD805E).  
Your printer may not print images recorded using other devices. This is not a malfunction.  
Others  
You cannot delete an image.  
You cannot delete images from a DVD-R.  
• With a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, you can only delete the most recently recorded  
image (p.46).  
You cannot delete images from a “Memory Stick Duo” that has been protected with another  
device.  
Unable to copy still images.  
You cannot copy still images to a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW that has been  
finalized. Follow the requiredprocedure to recordadditionalmaterialon theDVD-RW (VIDEO  
mode)/DVD+RW (p.59).  
• There is not enough capacity for the disc or “Memory Stick Duo” to be copied. Delete unwanted  
images (p.84, 85).  
• When the destination is “Memory Stick Duo” with the lock on the write-protect tab, release  
the lock on the write-protect tab of the “Memory Stick Duo” (p.129).  
You may not copy still images recorded/edited using other devices.  
Unable to finalize.  
• Battery is running out during finalizing. Use the AC Adaptor.  
• The disc has already been finalized. If you are using a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW,  
follow the required procedure to record additional material on the disc (p.59).  
You cannot edit or record additional material on a disc using other devices.  
You may not be able to edit a disc recorded on your camcorder using other devices.  
The disc title cannot be changed.  
You cannot record a disc title on a finalized DVD-R.  
• The disc has already been finalized. If you are using a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW,  
follow the required procedure to record additional material on the disc (p.59).  
• The disc title may not be changed on your camcorder if the disc title has been made by another  
device.  
A Photomovie cannot be created.  
• There are no still images.  
• There may be a lot of still images on a disc and the remaining disc capacity is low. Delete  
unnecessary images from the disc (p.85).  
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The beep sounds for 5 seconds.  
• 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 for  
about 1 hour, then turn on your camcorder again (p.133).  
• Some problems have occurred in your camcorder. Remove the disc and insert it again, then  
operate your camcorder again.  
Unable to unfinalize.  
You cannot unfinalize a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD+RW (p.59).  
Your camcorder is in Easy Handycam operation. Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p.31) to  
unfinalize a disc (p.59).  
Connecting to a computer (DCR-DVD405E/DVD805E)  
The computer does not recognize your camcorder.  
• Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, then connect it again firmly.  
• Disconnect USB device other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the  
computer.  
• Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect  
them again correctly.  
When editing the images in the disc, the computer does not recognize your  
camcorder.  
• Install the Picture Package software (p.99).  
• Confirm the USB driver is correctly installed with the following procedures.  
For Windows XP  
1 Click [Start], then [Control Panel].  
2 Click [Performance and Maintenance], then [System].  
The [System Properties] window appears.  
3 Click [Hardware] tab.  
4 Click [Device Manager].  
The [Device Manager] window appears.  
5 Make sure that [SONY DDX-C1002 USB Device] appears in [DVD/CD-ROM drives],  
[Generic volume] in [Storage volumes], and [USB Mass Storage Device] in [Universal  
Serial Bus controllers] respectively.  
When all the devices appear, the USB driver is installed correctly. If any of these devices  
are not shown, install USB driver.  
1 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive on your computer.  
2 Double-click [My Computer].  
3 Right-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] icon (Disc drive)*, then click [Open].  
*Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary depending on the computer.  
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4 Double-click [Driver] t [Setup.exe].  
For Windows 2000  
1 Click [Start], [Settings], then [Control Panel].  
2 Click [System].  
The [System Properties] window appears.  
3 Click [Hardware] tab.  
4 Click [Device Manager].  
The [Device Manager] window appears.  
5 Make sure that [SONY DDX-C1002 USB Device] appears in [DVD/CD-ROM drives],  
[Generic volume] in [Storage volumes], and [USB Mass Storage Device] in [Universal  
Serial Bus controllers] respectively.  
When all the devices appear, the USB driver is installed correctly. If any of these devices  
are not shown, install USB driver.  
1 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive on your computer.  
2 Double-click [My Computer].  
3 Right-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] icon (Disc drive)*, then click [Open].  
*Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary depending on the computer.  
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4 Double-click [Driver] t [Setup.exe].  
An error message appears when you place the supplied CD-ROM in your  
computer.  
• Set the computer display as follows:  
– 800 × 600 dots or more, High Color (16 bits, 65 000 colors) or more  
You cannot use the supplied CD-ROM on a Macintosh computer.  
• The supplied software Picture Package is not compatible with a Macintosh computer.  
You cannot view images recorded on your camcorder.  
• Make sure to insert the connector in the correct direction, then connect the USB cable to the  
(USB) jack on your camcorder firmly.  
• Turn on your camcorder and press  
PLAY/EDIT.  
• Select [USB SELECT] t [ COMPUTER] in the menu settings of your camcorder (p.73).  
• Disconnect the USB device other than the keyboard, mouse, and camcorder from the computer.  
You cannot view the still images recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo” on the  
computer.  
• Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” in the correct direction firmly.  
• Select [USB SELECT] t [  
COMPUTER] in the menu settings of your camcorder (p.73).  
• The computer does not recognize the “Memory Stick Duo” during camcorder operation such  
as disc playback or editing. Finish camcorder operation before connecting the camcorder to  
the computer again.  
The “Memory Stick” icon ([Removable Disk]) does not appear on the computer.  
• Turn on your camcorder and press  
PLAY/EDIT.  
• Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into your camcorder.  
• Disconnect the USB device other than the keyboard, mouse, and camcorder from the computer.  
• Select [USB SELECT] t [  
COMPUTER] in the menu settings of your camcorder (p.73).  
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• The computer does not recognize the “Memory Stick Duo” during camcorder operation such  
as disc playback or editing. Finish camcorder operation before connecting the camcorder to  
the computer again.  
[Cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected] or [Cannot cancel Easy  
Handycam with USB connected] appears on the screen of your camcorder.  
You cannot start or cancel Easy Handycam operation while the USB cable is connected.  
Disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder first.  
You cannot transfer image data from your camcorder to a computer.  
• Set [USB SPEED] to [FULL SPEED] in setup item (p.76).  
The images or sound of your camcorder cannot be played back correctly.  
• When you connect your camcorder to a computer not compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB  
2.0), it may not be able to be played back correctly. However, it does not effect to the images  
or sounds transferred to your computer.  
• When you set [USB SPEED] to [FULL SPEED] (p.76), it may not be able to be played back  
correctly. However, it does not effect to the images or sounds transferred to your computer.  
• Depending on the computer you use, the played back image or sound may stop temporarily,  
but this does not effect the images or sound transferred to your computer.  
You cannot write data from your computer on a disc in your camcorder using the  
USB cable.  
• The disc is not compatible with your camcorder. Use a disc compatible with your camcorder  
(p.14).  
You cannot write data from other than the Picture Package on a disc in your camcorder.  
The file transferred from the computer is not written to the “Memory Stick Duo”  
in your camcorder.  
• TheUSBcableisnotremovedwiththerightprocedure.Connectyourcamcordertothecomputer  
again and transfer the data.  
Picture Package does not function correctly.  
• Close Picture Package, then restart the computer.  
• Confirm the OS that supports Picture Package (p.98).  
An error message appears while operating Picture Package.  
• Close Picture Package first, then slide the POWER switch on your camcorder to turn on another  
lamp.  
You cannot copy the disc to the 12cm DVD using Picture Package.  
• Use the supplied software, Nero Express 6. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with Nero  
Express 6 for details.  
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The “First Step Guide” is not displayed correctly.  
• Follow the procedure below and refer to “First Step Guide” (FirstStepGuide.pdf).  
1 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer.  
2 Double-click [My Computer].  
3 Right-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] (Disc drive)*.  
*Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary depending on the computer.  
4 Click [Explorer].  
5 Double-click [FirstStepGuide].  
6 Double-click the desired language folder.  
7 Double-click “FirstStepGuide.pdf.”  
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Warning indicators and messages  
E:20:ss / E:31:ss / E:40:ss /  
E:61:ss / E:62:ss / E:91:ss /  
E:94:ss  
Self-diagnosis display/Warning  
indicators  
• 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.”  
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.  
100-0001 (Warning indicator  
pertaining to files)  
C:21:00  
Slow flashing  
• 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.*  
C:04:ss  
• Less than 5 minutes remains for  
recording movies.  
• Fewer than 30 images can be  
• The battery pack is not an  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. Use an  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p.131).  
accommodated in the remaining space.  
• Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor  
to the DC IN jack of your camcorder  
securely (p.19).  
Fast flashing  
• An unrecognizable disc is inserted.*  
C:13:ss  
• The disc is faulty. Use a compatible disc  
with your camcorder (p.14).  
• A finalized DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/  
DVD+RW is inserted into your  
camcorder when you slide the POWER  
switch to light up  
(Still).*  
• The disc is fully recorded.*  
(Movie) or  
• The disc is dirty or has scratches on it.  
Cleanthediscwiththesuppliedcleaning  
cloth (p.128).  
• A disc that cannot be read or written is  
inserted, such as the single-sided disc  
inserted inside out.  
• The disc recorded in the different TV  
color system from your camcorder is  
C:21:ss  
• Moisture condensation has occurred  
with the disc. Turn off your camcorder  
and leave it for about 1 hour (p.133).  
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.  
• Remove the power source. Reconnect it  
again and operate your camcorder again.  
Z You need to remove the disc*  
Fast flashing  
• An unrecognizable disc is inserted.  
• The disc is fully recorded.  
• An error might have occurred with the  
disc drive in your camcorder.  
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E (Battery level warning)  
(Warningindicatorpertainingtothe  
flash)*  
Slow flashing  
Slow flashing  
• The battery pack is nearly used up.  
• Still charging.  
• Depending on the operating  
environment or battery conditions, E  
Fast flashing  
• There is something wrong with the flash.  
may flash, even if there are  
approximately 20 minutes remaining.  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
camera-shake warning)  
% (Moisture condensation warning)*  
Fast flashing  
• 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.  
• Moisture condensation has occurred  
with the disc. Turn off your camcorder  
and leave it for about 1 hour (p.133).  
(High temperature warning)  
Slow flashing  
• The temperature of your camcorder is  
getting higher.  
Fast flashing  
• The temperature of your camcorder is  
extremely high.* Turn off your  
camcorder and leave it for a while in a  
cool place.  
*
You hear a melody when the warning indicators  
appear on the screen (p.78).  
Description of warning  
messages  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
“Memory Stick Duo”)  
• “Memory Stick Duo” is not inserted  
(p.28).  
If messages appear on the screen, follow the  
instructions.  
(Warning indicators pertaining to  
“Memory Stick Duo”)*  
x Battery  
Use the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.  
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is damaged.  
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is not  
formatted correctly (p.75, 129).  
Battery level is low. (p.19, 131)  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”)*  
Old Battery. Use a new one. (p.131)  
• An incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”  
is inserted (p.129).  
x Drive  
- (Warning indicator pertaining  
to the write-protect of the “Memory  
Stick Duo”)*  
Z Drive error. Turn on power again.  
• A problem may have occurred with the  
disc drive. Turn off and then on again.  
• The write-protect tab on the “Memory  
Stick Duo” is set to lock (p.129).  
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x Moisture condensation  
Z Discfinalized. Cannot recordon  
disc.  
%Moisturecondensation. Turnofffor  
• A finalized DVD-R cannot be recorded.  
Use a new disc.  
% Condensation. Cannot open.  
Remove disc later. (p.133)  
Z Need to unfinalize disc.  
• To record on the finalized DVD-RW  
(VIDEO mode), unfinalize it (p.59).  
x Disc  
Cannot change movie aspect ratio on  
DVD+RW. (p.60)  
Overheated. Recording on disc  
disabled.  
Recordsmoviesin16:9.Formattoset.  
Overheated. Cannot open. Try  
later.  
Records movies in 4:3. Format to set.  
Z Recording on disc disabled.  
Amalfunctionhasoccurredwiththedisc  
and it cannot be used.  
Insert a disc or change STILL  
MEDIA to Memory Stick. (p.26, 33, 39)  
Disc movie area full. Cannot  
record movies.  
Unknown disc. Cannot record.  
• Delete unnecessary scenes (p.85).  
Cannot recover data. Please format  
disc.  
Scene number on disc is full.  
Z Disc error. Remove disc.  
• Delete unnecessary scenes (p.85).  
• The incompatible disc with your  
camcorder is inserted. Your camcorder  
cannot recognize the disc because of  
malfunctions such as scratches, or the  
disc situation is not set correctly.  
Z Disc full. Cannot record.  
• Delete unnecessary scenes (p.85).  
Movie recording disabled.  
• Movies cannot be recorded due to some  
limitations of the disc. However, you  
might be able to record still images.  
Z Disc error. Unsupported format.  
• 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/  
Still recording on disc disabled.  
• Still images cannot be recorded due to  
some limitations of the disc. However,  
you might be able to record movies.  
DVD+RW only) (p.60).  
Data error.  
• An error occurred during reading or  
writing the disc.  
Playback prohibited.  
You are trying to play back an  
incompatible disc with your camcorder.  
Access error.  
• An error occurred during reading or  
writing the disc.  
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You will have to format the “Memory  
Stick Duo” (p.74), or delete them using  
x “Memory Stick Duo”  
your computer.  
Reinsert the Memory Stick.  
• Reinsert the “Memory Stick Duo” a few  
times. If even then the indicator flashes,  
the “Memory Stick Duo” can be  
damaged. Try with another “Memory  
Stick Duo.”  
Do not eject the Memory Stick during  
writing.  
Insert a Memory Stick or change  
STILL MEDIA to DVD. (p.28, 33, 39)  
This is a read-only Memory Stick.  
• Insert a writable “Memory Stick Duo.”  
x PictBridge compliant printer  
Incompatible type of Memory  
Stick.  
Check the connected device.  
• Switch off the printer and switch it on  
again, then disconnect the USB cable  
(supplied) and reconnect it.  
• A type of “Memory Stick Duo”  
incompatible with your camcorder is  
inserted (p.129).  
Not connected to PictBridge  
compatible printer.  
ThisMemoryStickisnotformatted  
correctly.  
• Switch off the printer and switch it on  
again, then disconnect the USB cable  
(supplied) and reconnect it.  
• Check the format, then format the  
“Memory Stick Duo” with your  
camcorder if necessary (p.74, 129).  
Error. Cancel the task.  
Cannot record. The Memory Stick is  
full.  
• Check the printer.  
• Delete unnecessary images (p.84).  
Cannot print. Check the printer.  
• Switch off the printer and switch it on  
again, then disconnect the USB cable  
(supplied) and reconnect it.  
CannotrecordstillimagesonMemory  
Stick. (p.129)  
- The Memory Stick is locked.  
Check the tab. (p.129)  
x Flash  
Cannot playback. Reinsert the  
Memory Stick. (p.28)  
Charging... Cannot record still  
images.  
Cannot record. Reinsert the Memory  
Stick. (p.28)  
You are trying to record a still image  
while the flash is charging.  
Flash cannot charge. Not available.  
Memory Stick has been removed.  
Process canceled.  
• A malfunction has occurred with the  
strobe and disable charging.  
Memory Stick folders are full.  
Lens accessoryattached. Cannotuse  
flash.  
You cannot create folders exceeding  
999MSDCF. You cannot create or delete  
created folders using your camcorder.  
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x Lens cover  
Cannot divide.  
You cannot divide still images converted  
to a movie with  
Lens cover not fully open. Turn power  
off then on. (p.22)  
.
You cannot divided a movie that is  
extremely short.  
Lens cover is not closed. Turn the  
power off once. (p.22)  
Data protected.  
• The dischas been protectedwithanother  
device.  
x Easy Handycam  
Copy inhibit.  
Cannot start Easy Handycam. (p.31)  
Cannot cancel Easy Handycam. (p.31)  
You cannot copy scenes with the copy  
protection signal.  
Cannot start Easy Handycam with  
USB connected. (p.31)  
Not enough memory space. (p.82, 83)  
This file cannot be copied. (p.82, 83)  
Cannotselectanymorefiles.(p.82, 83)  
Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with  
USB connected. (p.31)  
Invalid during Easy Handycam  
operation. (p.31)  
Disccoveropen,accidentally.Turnon  
power again.  
No recording in Easy Handycam  
operation. (p.31)  
Recovering data  
vibration.  
Avoid any  
• TheDVD+RW has been finalized. Make  
a disc to be able to record additional  
scenes (p.59).  
Your camcorder tries to recover data  
automatically if the data writing was not  
performed properly.  
Cannot recover data on disc.  
x Other  
• Writing data to the disc has failed.  
Attempts were made to recover the data,  
but they were unsuccessful.  
E Please connect AC adaptor.  
Youaretryingtofinalizeorformatadisc,  
or making a disc available for additional  
recordingafterfinalizingwiththebattery  
capacity low. Use the AC Adaptor as the  
power source to prevent the battery from  
wearing out in the middle of those  
operations.  
Please wait.  
• This is displayed if the disc removal  
process takes time. Leave the camcorder  
alone for about 10 minutes so that it does  
not apply vibration to your camcorder.  
Possibility of problem with disc.  
Use new AC adapter or reinsert. (p.19)  
• The disc removal process has failed.  
There may be something wrong with the  
disc.  
Playlist full.  
You cannot create the playlist exceeding  
999 scenes.  
• There is not enough available space on  
the disc or “Memory Stick Duo.”  
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Additional Information  
Using your camcorder abroad  
Power supply  
You can use your camcorderin any countries/  
regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with  
your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240  
V, 50/60 Hz range.  
On TV color systems  
Your camcorder is a PAL system-based  
camcorder. If you want to view the playback  
picture on a TV, it must be a PAL system  
based TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input  
jack.  
System  
Used in  
Australia, Austria, Belgium,  
China, Czech Republic,  
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.  
PAL  
PAL - M  
PAL - N  
Brazil  
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay.  
Bahama Islands, Bolivia,  
Canada, Central America, Chile,  
Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana,  
Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico,  
Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the  
Philippines, the U.S.A.,  
NTSC  
Venezuela, etc.  
Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran,  
Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine,  
etc.  
SECAM  
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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 [AREA SET] and [SUMMERTIME] in the  
TIME/LANGU. (p.25).  
World time difference  
1 2 3 4 6 8 10 121314 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 2425 26 272930 31  
Area Time-zone  
code differences  
Area Time-zone  
code differences  
Area setting  
Area setting  
1
GMT  
Lisbon, London  
Berlin, Paris  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
+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.  
2
+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  
3
Helsinki, Cairo  
Moscow, Nairobi  
Tehran  
4
5
6
Abu Dhabi, Baku  
Kabul  
Alaska  
7
LosAngeles, Tijuana  
Denver, Arizona  
Chicago, Mexico City  
NewYork, Bogota  
Santiago  
8
Karachi, Islamabad  
Calcutta, New Delhi  
Almaty, Dhaka  
Rangoon  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
Bangkok, Jakarta  
HongKong, Singapore  
Seoul, Tokyo  
St. John’s  
Brasilia, Montevideo  
Fernando de Noronha  
Azores  
Adelaide, Darwin  
Melbourne, Sydney  
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About the disc  
See page 14 for the details of discs  
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).  
• 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.  
• 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  
drythesurfacebyheating.Youcannotwrite  
on, or mark, on the double-sided discs.  
• Beforeshooting,besuretoremovedustand  
fingerprints from the disc with the cleaning  
cloth supplied with your camcorder.  
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.  
• 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,  
andthismaycauseamalfunctionofthedisc  
or your camcorder.  
Care and storage of the discs  
• Keep the disc clean, or the quality of the  
audio and video output may deteriorate.  
• Clean the disc with the supplied cleaning  
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  
forvinylLPsorantistaticsplay,astheymay  
cause a malfunction to the disc.  
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About the “Memory Stick”  
• Data read/write speed may vary depending on the  
combination of the “Memory Stick” and  
“Memory Stick” compliant product you use.  
A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable IC  
recording medium with a data capacity that  
exceeds the capacity of a floppy disk.  
You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo,”  
which is about the half size of a standard  
“Memory Stick” in your camcorder.  
On a “Memory Stick Duo” with a write-  
protect tab  
However, appearance on the list below does  
not guarantee the operation of all types of  
“Memory Stick Duo” in your camcorder.  
Youcanpreventaccidentalerasureof images  
when you slide the write-protect tab on the  
“Memory Stick Duo” with a small tapered  
object, to the write-protect position.  
Recording/  
Types of “Memory Stick”  
Playback  
Notes on use  
Image data may be damaged in the following  
cases. Compensation for damaged image  
data will not be made.  
• 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).  
“Memory Stick”  
(without MagicGate)  
“Memory Stick Duo”*1  
(without MagicGate)  
a
“MagicGate Memory Stick”  
“Memory Stick Duo”*1  
(with MagicGate)  
a*2*3  
“MagicGate Memory Stick  
Duo” *1  
• If you use the “Memory Stick Duo” near magnets  
or magnetic fields.  
a*3  
It is recommended you make a back-up of  
importantdataontheharddiskofacomputer.  
“Memory Stick PRO”  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” *1  
a*2*3  
*1  
x On handling a “Memory Stick”  
Keep the following in mind when handling a  
“Memory Stick Duo.”  
• 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.  
• When you carry or store a “Memory Stick Duo,”  
put it in its case.  
A “Memory Stick Duo” is about half the size of  
a standard “Memory Stick.”  
The types of “Memory Stick” that support high  
speed data transfer. The speed of data transfer  
varies depending on the device to be used.  
“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.  
*2  
*3  
• 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 notdisassembleor modifytheMemoryStick  
Duo.”  
• 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.  
• Do not insert anything other than a “Memory  
Stick Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo slot.  
Doing so may cause a malfunction.  
• 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:Thisfilenameappearsonthescreen  
of your camcorder.  
– DSC00001.JPG: This file name appears on the  
display of a computer.  
• A “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by a computer  
(WindowsOS/MacOS)doesnothaveguaranteed  
compatibility with your camcorder.  
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– When playing back image data modified on  
your computer.  
– When playing back image data recorded with  
other devices.  
x On a location for use  
Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick Duo”  
in the following locations.  
• 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.  
x On the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor  
After inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into  
the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, you can use  
itwith 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, theninsert itall thewayin. Note  
that improper use may damage the device. Also,  
if you force the “Memory Stick Duo” into the  
Memory Stick Duo slot in the wrong direction,  
the Memory Stick Duo slot may be damaged.  
• Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor  
without a “Memory Stick Duo” attached. Doing  
so may result in malfunctions of the unit.  
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 2 GB.  
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-  
TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that do not  
conform to the universal standard. (These models  
are not sold in some regions.)  
• If you cannot use a “Memory Stick Duo” that has  
beenusedwithanotherdevice,formatitwithyour  
camcorder (p.75). Note that formatting erases all  
information on the “Memory Stick Duo.”  
You may not be able to play back images with  
your camcorder:  
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About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack  
• Be sure to slide the POWER switch to OFF  
This unit is compatible with an  
(CHG)whennotshootingorplayingbackonyour  
camcorder. The battery pack is also consumed  
when your camcorder is in the standby mode or  
playback is paused.  
• Have spare battery packs ready for two or three  
times the expected recording time, and make trial  
recordings on a DVD-RW/DVD+RW before  
making the actual recording.  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series).  
Your camcorder operates only with an  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.  
“InfoLITHIUM” P series battery packs have  
the  
mark.  
What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery  
pack?  
• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The  
battery pack is not water-resistant.  
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 (optional).  
TheInfoLITHIUMbatterypackcalculates  
the power consumption according to the  
operating conditions of your camcorder, and  
displays the remaining battery time in  
minutes.  
Remaining battery time indicator  
• If 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 so that the indication on  
the remaining battery time indicator is correct.  
Note, however, that the correct battery indication  
sometimes will not be restored if the battery is  
used in high temperatures for a long time or left  
in a fully charged state, or the battery pack is used  
frequently. Regard the remaining battery time  
indication as the approximate shooting time.  
• The E mark indicating that there is little  
remaining battery time sometimes flashes  
dependingontheoperatingconditionsorambient  
temperature and environment even if the  
remaining battery time is approximately 20  
minutes.  
Charging the battery pack  
• Be sure tochargethebatterypack beforeyoustart  
using your camcorder.  
• It is recommended that you charge the battery  
pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C  
to 30°C (50°F to 86°F) until CHG (Charge) lamp  
turns off. If you charge the battery pack outside  
of this temperature range, you may not be able to  
charge the battery pack efficiently.  
How to store the battery pack  
• Ifthebattery packisnot usedforalongtime, fully  
charge the battery pack and discharge it on your  
camcorder once a year to maintain the proper  
function. Tostorethebatterypack, removeitfrom  
your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool place.  
• To use the battery pack up on your camcorder,  
leave your camcorder in the recording standby  
without a disc inserted with the [A. SHUT OFF]  
• After charging is complete, either disconnect the  
cable from the DC IN jack on your camcorder or  
remove the battery pack.  
Effective use of the battery pack  
• Battery pack performance decreases when the  
surroundingtemperatureis1C(50°F)orbelow,  
andthelengthoftimeyoucanusethebatterypack  
becomes shorter. In that case, do one of the  
following to use thebatterypack for alonger time.  
to [NEVER] in the  
STANDARD SET in the  
SETUP screen until the power goes off (p.78).  
– 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-FP71/  
NP-FP90.  
• Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent  
playback, fast forward or reverse operation wears  
out thebattery packfaster. It is recommendedthat  
you use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FP71/  
NP-FP90.  
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Battery life  
• The battery life is limited. Battery capacity drops  
little by little as you use it more and more, and as  
time passes. When the available battery time is  
shortened considerably, a probable cause is that  
the battery pack has reached the end of its life.  
Please buy a new battery pack.  
• The battery life varies according to how it is  
stored,theoperatingconditions,andenvironment  
in which each battery pack is used.  
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Maintenance and precautions  
accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor  
immediately.  
• 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 getsin your eyes, wash with plenty  
of water and consult a doctor.  
On use and care  
• Donot use orstorethecamcorder and accessories  
in the following locations.  
– 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.  
– Near strong radio waves or radiation. The  
camcorder may not be able to record properly.  
x Whennotusingyourcamcorderforalong  
time  
• Occasionally 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.  
• Useupthebattery packcompletelybeforestoring  
it.  
– NearAMreceiversandvideoequipment.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 7.2 V (battery  
pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).  
• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories  
recommended in these instruction manual.  
• Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example,  
fromrainorseawater.Ifyourcamcordergetswet,  
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.  
• Avoidroughhandling,disassembling,modifying,  
physical shock, or impact such as hammering,  
dropping or stepping on the product. Be  
particularly careful of the lens.  
Moisture condensation  
If your camcorder is brought directly from a  
cold place to a warm place, moisture may  
condense inside your camcorder, on the  
surfaceofthedisc, oronthepickup lens. This  
may cause a malfunction to your camcorder.  
If there is moisture inside your camcorder,  
[% Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H.]  
or[%Condensation.Cannotopen. Try later.]  
appears.  
The indication will not appear when the  
moisture condenses on the camera lens.  
x If moisture condensation has occurred  
Turn off your camcorder, and leave it for  
about an hour.  
x Note on moisture condensation  
• 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.  
• When disconnecting the mains lead, pull it by the  
plug and not the cord.  
• Do not damage the mains lead such as by placing  
anything heavy on it.  
Moisturemaycondensewhenyoubringyour  
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.  
Youbringyourcamcorderfromanairconditioned  
car or room into a hot place outside.  
You useyour camcorder after asquall ora shower.  
You use your camcorder in a hot and humid place.  
• Keep metal contacts clean.  
• Keep the Remote Commander and button-type  
battery out of children’s reach. If the battery is  
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3 Touch  
t [SETUP] t  
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 one hour).  
STANDARD SET t [CALIBRATION].  
CALIBRATION  
1/3  
Touch the "x"  
CANCEL  
4 Touch the “×” displayed on the screen with  
a thin object such as a corner of “Memory  
Stick Duo”.  
On the LCD screen  
• Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD  
screen. Blurs appear and it may cause a  
malfunction of your camcorder.  
The position of the “×” changes.  
Touch [CANCEL] to cancel.  
• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a  
residual image may appear on the LCD screen.  
This is not a malfunction.  
• While you are using your camcorder, the back of  
the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a  
malfunction.  
If you did not press the right spot, try the  
calibration again.  
• Do not use a sharp-pointed tool to calibrate the  
LCD screen. Doing so may damage the surface  
of the screen.  
You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if you have  
rotated it, orifyou haveset itwiththeLCDscreen  
side facing out.  
x To clean the LCD screen  
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen  
dirty, use the cleaning cloth (supplied) to  
clean the LCD screen.  
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.  
On handling the casing  
• If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body  
withasoft clothlightly moistenedwithwater, and  
then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.  
• Avoid the following to avoid damage to the finish.  
x On adjustment of the LCD screen  
(CALIBRATION)  
– Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,  
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent and  
insecticide.  
– Handling with abovesubstanceson yourhands.  
– Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or  
vinyl objects for a long period of time.  
The buttons on the touch panel may not work  
correctly. If this happens, follow the  
procedure below. It is recommended you  
connect your camcorder to the wall socket  
using the supplied AC Adaptor during the  
operation.  
1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on your  
camcorder and press  
PLAY/EDIT.  
2 Disconnect cables other than that of the AC  
Adaptor from your camcorder, then remove  
the discand “MemoryStickDuo” from your  
camcorder.  
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On the pickup lens  
• 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.  
To charge 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  
switchissettoOFF(CHG).Thepre-installed  
rechargeable battery is always charged while  
you are using your camcorder but it will get  
discharged gradually if you do not use your  
camcorder. The rechargeable battery will be  
fully discharged in about 3 months if you  
do not use your camcorder at all. 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.  
• 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.  
pickup lens  
x Procedures  
Connect your camcorder to a wall socket  
using the AC Adaptor supplied with your  
camcorder, and leave your camcorder with  
the POWER switch turned off for more than  
24 hours.  
Pickup lens  
Glossary (p.140)  
Care and storage of the camera lens  
• Wipe the surface of the lensclean with asoft 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.  
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.  
2 Place a new battery with the + side facing up.  
3 Insert the battery case back into the Remote  
• Storethelensinawell-ventilatedlocationsubject  
to little dirt or dust.  
Commander until it clicks.  
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.  
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WARNING  
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not  
recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.  
• A button-type lithium battery (CR2025) is used  
in the Remote Commander. Do not use batteries  
other than the CR2025.  
• 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.  
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Specifications  
Color temperature  
System  
[AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR](3 200 K),  
[OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)  
Video compression format  
MPEG2/JPEG (Still images)  
Minimum illumination  
Audio compression format  
Dolby Digital 2/5.1ch  
5 lx (lux) (F1.8)  
0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot function)*3  
Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator  
*1  
Video signal  
“Exifisafileformatforstillimages, established  
PAL color, CCIR standards  
bythe JEITA(JapanElectronicsandInformation  
Technology Industries Association). Filesin this  
format can have additional information such as  
your camcorder’s setting information at the time  
of recording.  
In 16:9 mode, the focal length figures are actual  
figures resulting from wide angle pixel readout.  
Objects unable to be seen due to the dark can be  
shot with infrared lighting.  
Usable discs  
8cm DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+RW  
Recording format  
Movie  
*2  
DVD-R: DVD-VIDEO  
DVD-RW: DVD-VIDEO (VIDEO mode),  
DVD-Video Recording  
(VR mode)  
*3  
DVD+RW: DVD+RW Video  
• Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories.  
Still image  
Exif *1 Ver.2.2  
Recording/playback time  
HQ:Approx. 20 min  
SP: Approx. 30 min  
LP: Approx. 60 min  
Input/Output connectors  
DCR-DVD404E  
Audio/Video output  
10 pin connector  
Viewfinder  
Electric viewfinder  
color  
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 (ohms), unbalanced  
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 (ohms),  
unbalanced  
Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 (ohms),  
unbalanced  
Audio signal: 327 mV (at Load impedance  
47 k(kilohms)), Output impedance less than  
2.2 k(kilohms)  
Image device  
5.9 mm (1/3 type) CCD (Charge Coupled  
Device)  
Gross:  
Approx. 3 310 000 pixels  
Effective (Movie, 4:3):  
Approx. 2 050 000 pixels  
Effective (Movie, 16:9):  
Approx. 2 060 000 pixels  
Effective (Still, 4:3):  
Approx. 3 050 000 pixels  
Effective (Still, 16:9):  
Approx. 2 290 000 pixels  
REMOTE jack  
Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 mm)  
DCR-DVD405E/DVD805E  
Audio/Video input/output  
10 pin connector  
Input/Output auto switch  
Lens  
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 (ohms), unbalanced  
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 (ohms),  
unbalanced  
Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 (ohms),  
unbalanced  
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*  
Filter diameter:30mm (1 3/16 in.)  
Optical:10×, Digital:20×, 120×  
F=1.8-2.9  
Audio signal: 327 mV (at Load impedance  
47 k(kilohms)), Input impedance more than  
47 k(kilohms), Output impedance less than  
2.2 k(kilohms)  
Focal length  
f=5.1 - 51mm (7/32 - 2 1/8 in.)  
When converted to a 35 mm still camera  
For movies:  
42.8 - 495mm (1 11/16 - 19 1/2 in.) (16:9)*2  
45 - 450mm (1 13/16 - 17 3/4 in.) (4:3)  
For still images:  
37 - 370mm (1 1/2 - 14 5/8 in.) (4:3)  
40.6 - 406mm (1 5/8 - 16 in.) (16:9)  
USB jack  
mini-B  
REMOTE jack  
Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 mm)  
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LCD screen  
Picture  
Rechargeable battery pack  
NP-FP60  
6.9 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9)  
Maximum output voltage  
DC8.4V  
Total number of pixels  
123 200 (560 × 220)  
Output voltage  
DC7.2V  
General  
Power requirements  
7.2 V (battery pack)  
8.4 V (AC Adaptor)  
Capacity  
7.2 wh (1 000 mAh)  
Dimensions (Approx.)  
31.8 × 33.3 × 45.0 mm  
(1 5/16 × 1 5/16 × 1 13/16 in.) (w×h×d)  
Average power consumption  
During camera recording using LCD  
Mass (Approx.)  
4.4W  
Viewfinder  
4.0W  
80 g (2.9 oz)  
Operating temperature  
0°C to + 40°C (32°F to 104°F)  
Operating temperature  
Type  
0°C to + 40°C (32°F to 104°F)  
Li-ion  
Storage temperature  
-20°C to + 60°C (-4°F to + 140°F)  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
Dimensions (Approx.)  
66 × 90 × 143mm (2 5/8 × 3 5/8 × 5 3/4 in.)  
(w×h×d)  
Mass (Approx.)  
510 g (1 lb 1 oz) main unit only  
590 g (1 lb 4 oz) including the NP-FP60  
rechargeable battery pack and disc  
Supplied accessories  
AC Adaptor AC-L200  
Power requirements  
AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz  
Current consumption  
0.35 - 0.18 A  
Power consumption  
18W  
Output voltage  
DC 8.4V*  
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 mains lead  
*
See at the label of AC Adaptor for other  
specifications.  
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Glossary, Index  
Glossary  
back on a DVD device or other device. You  
can create a DVD menu with DVD  
Handycam showing the beginning of each  
scene with date.  
x 12cm disc  
A disc with a diameter of 12cm. You cannot  
use 12cm discs with this DVD Handycam.  
x 5.1ch surround sound  
x DVD-R  
A system that plays back sound on 6  
A DVD format that does not enable re-  
recording. It is mostly used for saving data  
that does not need to be edited. It is  
speakers,3atthefront(left, rightandcenter)  
and 2 at the rear (right and left) with an  
additional low-pass subwoofer counted as a  
0.1 channel for frequencies of 120Hz or  
lower. The subwoofer is only counted as 0.1  
channelbecauseitsplaybackbandisnarrow.  
The all-round audio reproduction is more  
realistic than stereo, which only reproduces  
movement of sound from side to side.  
characterized by excellent playback  
compatibility with other DVD devices.  
Before finalizing, you can additionally  
record onto the disc’s free space. Once the  
discisfinalized,however,youcannotrecord  
onto it even if it has some free space left.  
x DVD-RW  
x 8cm disc  
A re-recordable DVD format. You can  
choose from two kinds of recording mode:  
VIDEOmode,whichstresseshighplayback  
compatibility with other DVD devices, and  
VR mode, which enables various editing  
with DVD Handycam after recording.  
A disc with a diameter of 8cm. You can use  
8cm discs with DVD Handycam.  
x Disc title  
The title (name) given to a recorded disc.  
x Dolby Digital  
x DVD+RW  
An audio encoding (compression) system  
developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc.  
Sound can be recorded in various formats,  
from 5.1ch surround to 2ch stereo or  
monaural audio.  
Are-recordableDVDformatprovidinghigh  
playback compatibility with other DVD  
devices. Discs do not require finalizing so  
they can be re-recorded anytime.  
x Finalizing  
x Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator  
The process of making discs recorded on  
DVD Handycam compatible for playback  
on other DVD devices. DVD-R/DVD-RW  
discs must be finalized before being played  
on another DVD device.  
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 DVD recorder or device  
compatible with the disc on DVD  
Handycam. If you own a 5.1chsystem (such  
as a home theater system) you can enjoy a  
powerful sound.  
x Formatting  
The process of deleting all recorded movies  
from a disc and restoring its original storage  
capacity so that it can be rerecorded onto.  
x JPEG  
JPEG stands for Joint Photographic Experts  
Group, a still image data compression (data  
capacity reduction) standard. DVD  
Handycam records still images in JPEG  
format.  
x Double-sided disc  
Disc that can be recorded on both sides.  
x DVD menu  
A menu screen that enables you to select a  
particular scene from a disc being played  
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x MPEG2  
x Unfinalizing  
MPEG stands for Moving Picture Experts  
Group, the groupofstandardsfor the coding  
(image compression) of video (movie) and  
audio. There are MPEG1 (standard  
definition) and MPEG2 (high definition)  
formats. DVD Handycamrecordsmoviesin  
MPEG2 format.  
The process of treating a finalized disc that  
has some unused recording capacity so that  
it can be recorded on again.  
x VBR  
VBR stands for Variable Bit Rate, the  
recording format for automatically  
controlling the bit rate (the volume of  
recording data in a given time segment)  
according to the scene being recorded. For  
fast-movingvideo, alotof discspace isused  
to produce a clear image so the recording  
time is short.  
x Original  
A movie or still photo recorded by DVD  
Handycam onto a disc is called an  
“original.”  
x Photomovie  
x VIDEO mode  
A series of still images (JPEG format)  
converted and resaved as a movie (MPEG  
format) on the same disc, which can played  
back on another DVD device or computer.  
One of the recording formats you can select  
when using a DVD-RW. VIDEO mode  
provides excellent compatibility with other  
DVD devices.  
Create a Photomovie to view still images on  
a DVD device that does not support JPEG  
playback. Still images converted to a  
Photomovie are played back continuously  
like a slide show. Resolution is slightly  
reduced.  
x VISUAL INDEX  
Thisfunctiondisplaysimagesofmoviesand  
still images you have recorded so that you  
can select those scenes you want to play  
back.  
x Pickup lens  
x VR mode  
The component that optically reads signals  
from a recorded disc.  
One of the recording formats you can select  
when using a DVD-RW. VR mode enables  
editing (deleting or sequence  
x Playlist  
rearrangement) with DVD Handycam.  
Finalizing the disc lets you play it back on  
a VR mode compatible DVD device.  
A list of your favorite selected original  
movies and still images. It enables simple  
editing of original recorded data such as  
deleting images, dividing videos, and  
changing playback order.  
x Recording mode  
By setting the recording mode before  
recording, you can select the image quality.  
There are 3 modes: HQ (high quality), SP  
(standard play) and LP (long play). The  
higher the recording quality, the shorter the  
recording time.  
x Thumbnail  
Reduced-size images which enable you to  
view many images at the same time. DVD  
Handycam “VISUAL INDEX” and “DVD  
menu” use a thumbnail display system.  
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Index  
Numerics  
Button-type lithium battery  
.................See MULTI-SOUND  
C
5.1-channel surround sound  
D.EFFECT  
A
E
ACCESS lamp  
“Memory Stick Duo”  
Connect  
F
Adjusting exposure  
...................See PROGRAM AE  
A.SHUT OFF  
D
Format  
Delete  
B
Battery  
BATT (battery)  
BURST  
G
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H
M
O
I
Icon.......See Display indicators  
Index  
P
Number of recordable  
Index screen display  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
Movie  
J
REC MODE  
L
PICT.APPLI.  
PICT. EFFECT  
N
Pixela User Support Center  
Playlist  
NS LIGHT  
LUMI. KEY  
Number of still images  
142  
Preparation  
T
TIME/LANGU.  
P.MENU ... See Personal Menu  
Q
U
R
Remaining display  
Still image  
V
VF B.LIGHT  
VF WIDE DISP  
..............................................76  
Viewfinderlensadjustment  
S
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On trademarks  
• “Handycam” and  
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
• “Memory Stick,”  
Notes on the License  
are  
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 AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA,  
L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300,  
DENVER, COLORADO 80206.  
, “Memory Stick Duo,”  
, “Memory Stick PRO Duo,”  
, “MagicGate,”  
, “MagicGate Memory  
Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” are  
trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
• Picture Package is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
• DVD-R, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW logo are  
trademarks.  
• Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks  
of Dolby Laboratories.  
• Dolby Digital 5.1 Creatorisa 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.  
• Windows Media Player is a trademark of  
Microsoft Corporation.  
• iMac, iBook, Macintosh, Mac OS, PowerBook  
and PowerMac are trademarks of Apple  
Computer, Inc in the U.S. and other countries.  
• Macromedia and Macromedia Flash Player are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of  
Macromedia, Inc. in the United States and / or  
other countries.  
• Pentium is a trademark or registered trademark  
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