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Sony HANDYCAM DCR-DVD408 Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) -free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan ,SON'Y Digital Video Camera Operating DC R-D VD408/D VD508/ D VD808/D VD908 € R/RW © 2007 Sony Corporation 2319640110 2-319-640-11 Recorder Getting Guide Utilizing recording Customizing Using a Computer Troubleshooting Spanish...
  • Page 2 To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. CAUTION TO a_UC_ THFRISKOF _ _CTalC S_IOCK DO _OTR_MOVE COVER (OR_AC_. _O USER-SERVICEaBLE PAaTSI_SlDE. R_FER SERWCIN_ TO aUA_IFIED SERVICE PERSOnnEL the user to the presence uninsuhlted "dangerous v(_l_age _' within...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, attd keep this manual for future reference. Carelidly observe all warnings, precautions and instructions oil the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions :utd adhere to them.
  • Page 4 INPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ( go_i_sdl Lightning For added protectfim lor this _el during a fighlning storm, or when it is lelt un_tlended and unused lor long periods of time. unplug it l_x)m tile wall outlcl and disconnect lhe antenna or cable system. This will prevenl damage to the set due to lighming and power-line surges.

  • Page 5: Readthis Beforeoperatingyourcamcorder

    Owner's Record Tile model and serial numbers are located on the bollom. Record tile serial number in the space provided below. Relcr to lhe_ numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. this producl Model No. DCR-DVD olher Serial No.
  • Page 6 * Depending on the place you boughl, file disc has Material - special handling may azardouswastc/per chlorate Material: Lithiunl battcry contains durahility of recording we recommend that you use Sony *(lk)r mark lk_r yuur or you nl_,y...
  • Page 7 "Memory Stick Duo" (This size can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick" (You cannot use it in your camcorder.) • You cannot use any type of memory card except "Memory Stick Duo." • "Memory Stick PRO" and "Memory Stick PRO Duo"...
  • Page 8 DVD discs. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your cmncuMer is equipped with :, Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Curporatiun, It adopts the MTF measurement video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss Lens.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Read this before operating camcorder Subject examples and solutions What you can do with your camcorder Choosing a disc ... Using your camcorder "1_ HOME" and "0_._= OPTION" - Taking advantage of two types of menus Step 1: Checking supplied Step 2: Charging...
  • Page 10 Functions set in the OPTION What you can do with Windows of the computer Installing software Viewing Using a Macintosh Troubleshooting Warning Using your camcorder Maintenance Specifications using the Identifying Indicators recording/playback Glossary MENU Index the "First Step Guide" and "First Step Guide"...

  • Page 11: Subjectexamplesand Solutions

    Subjectexamplesand solutions _'SMTH SLW REC ... 39 images @d_g movie recording I_ Dual Rec... 37 I Fbwers in _laseqp _. PORTRAIT... 80 _. FOCUS ... 78 _.TELE MACRO... 78 af the s_een dag an the bft side _.FOCUS ..78 _.SPOTFOCUS .

  • Page 12: What Youcan Dowith Your Camcorder

    E_Tj_ty[#g_,F;hVo_r c_mcon}er What youcan dowith your camcorder Your camcorder records II is more convenient than video * DVD (Digital Vcrsalile Disc) is a high-capacily ima_ge dala on 8cm DVD*. tape and far more versatile. oplical disc.
  • Page 13 Playback on a DVD device or DVD drive [p.46) You can play back recorded and finalized *_ discs o11a home DV D device. DVD recorder or DVD drive of a computer lhal supports 8cm disc. When finNizing tile disc, you can create DVD menus m enable quick access to scenes you Playback onwidescreen T Vandhome theater (p.36.

  • Page 14: Choosing A Disc

    Choosing a disc Your camcorder is compatible with 8cm DVD-RW. DVD+RW. DVD-R and DVD+R DL. It does not support 12cm discs. Recording time Expected recordable time The recordable time varies Recording mode 9M (HQ) (high quality) 6M (SP) (standard quality) 3M (LP) (long play) "_°...
  • Page 15 *2 Formalting deletes all recordings and relurns the recording lncdium to ils original cnlply stale (p.61 ). Even when using a new disc, lormal it wilh your camcorder .3 Finalizing is required to play the disc in a DVD drive on a compuler. A DVD+RW thai is nol finalized may cause lhe computer IO mall/lnclion.

  • Page 16: Usingyourcamcorder

    @Recording, playback, editing /See pages 3 l, 32, 4 l, :rod 52.) What you can do with yotlr camcorder depends on the type of disc (p. 15). ,g on your camc0rder Continued on the next page Select tile disc that best suits your needs.
  • Page 17 @Viewing on another DVD device (See pages 46, 59.) To ,Jew a disc recorded on your camcerder il first. DVD device / DVD recorder "_'----_ Notes • The less the recording volume ol the disc is. the more it takes time to finalize the disc. The l_tures ol a finalized disc depend on disc type, Like commercially...
  • Page 18 "_HOME" and "°_:=OPTION" - Taking advantage of two types of menus Categoriesand items of the HONE MENU =I_r(CANERA) category MOVIE* PHOTO _ SMTH SLW REC [_ (VIEW IMAGES)category VISUAL INDEX_ PLAYLIST re(OTHERS) category DELETE* EDIT PLAYLIST EDIT PRINT COMPUTER [_(HELP) Displays eE TO II ,LA,_Eo,, II "R'_'...

  • Page 19: Menus

    Turn the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder. Press "J_ (HOME) [] (or [_). (HOME) (I tOME) [] Touch the category you want to use. Example: _ (OTHERS) category Touch the item you want to use. Example: [EDITI 5 Continue operation by following the guidance on the screen.
  • Page 20 °°@HOME _ a_d _QsO?T_ON"(8o_ti_ed) (_) Touch the item want to know content. When you touch an item, its explanation appears on the screen. To apply the option, touch [YES], utherwise, touch [NO]. To deactivate the HELP Tuuch [] (HELP) again in step 2. Just a touch uu the screen during recording ur playback displays the fimctious available at that mumeut.

  • Page 21: Step 1: Checkingsupplieditems

    Step 1: Checkingsupplieditems Make sure that you have tile folk)wing items supplied with yuur camcorder. The number in the parentheses number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 22) Power cord (1) (p. 22) AN connecting cable (1) (p. 44, 56) USB cable (1) (p.

  • Page 22: Step 2: Chargingthe Battery Pack

    Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your camcorder. Open the jack cover, and connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor. Match the • mark on the DC plug with the •...
  • Page 23 To remove the battery pack (!) Turn the POWER s_x itch to OFF (CHG). @ Raise the viewfinder. @ Press the BATT (battery) release button and remove the batte U pack. BATT (battery) release button Notes • When you remo_e the battery pack or the AC Adaptor, make sure that the _ (Still7lamp (p.
  • Page 24 • Tile power will not be supplied Kom the batter as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the power cord is disconnected • When attaching all optional video light, it is reconmlended FH IO0 bal/el3' pack.

  • Page 25: Step 3: Turningthe Poweron, And Setting The Date And Time

    Set the date and time when using this camcorder %r the first time. If you do not set the date attd time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every tittle you tllrll on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position.

  • Page 26: Changing The Language Setting

    To reset the date andtime Select (HOME) -_- _(SETTINGS) --, [CLOCK/_LANG]-+ and sel the dale and time. Notes • It you do nol use your camcorder months, the built-in rechargeable discharged and lhe dale and lime sellings be clearcd |tom the tlletlloly.

  • Page 27: Step 4: Preparingfor Recording

    Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until }_oo.;_ a ppears. This setting is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditioos or you want to save battery power. The recorded image will not be affected by the setting. To turn on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP/ BATT INFO for a few seconds until ._oo_...

  • Page 28: Step 5: Insertinga Disc Or A "Memory Stick Duo

    Close the disc cover. [DISC ACCESS] appears on tile LCD scFeeo. It may take some time for the camcorder to recognize the disc. • DVD-RW/DVD+RW A window appears to ask whether you will use [DISC SELECT GUIDE].
  • Page 29 • Do not disconnect l_)rmatting. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder: while the ACCESS lamp is on while the ACCESS lamp is flashing while [DISC ACCESSI or [PREPARING OPENI is displayed on tile LCD screen •...
  • Page 30 " j ct a Memory Stick Duo" Lightly ;:)ush "Memery ()liCe. Notes • When the _cccss lamp is lit or flashing, camcorder is reading/writing or knock yo/ir Call]corder, qiecl tile "Memory Stick battcl T pack, Otherwise, danlaged. • If you insert the "Memory...

  • Page 31: Ease (Easy Handycam)

    Re_:ord[n_/Pfayback ecordingandplayingbackwith ease (Easy Handycam) Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all seltin_s automatic so that you cae perfern; recerding or playing back operation witbout delailed setlings. It also makes screen lenl size larger for easy viewing. Turn the POWER switch [] until the (Movie) lamp...
  • Page 32 Relr]( SUAL INDEX creen Beginnillg Ol tile scenc/_ pl'evious scene St( 1 (got( tile V [SUAL INDEX screen) to turn on your camcorder. (or [_). INDEX screen appears on file INDEX screen.) Displays tile movies Displays moxie want to view.
  • Page 33 Still images: Touch ItS, then touchtile slill image you want It)xiew. Return/to tile VISUAL INDEX screen) INDEX screen * [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME]/p. "_° Tips • Tile scr_n rcturns to tile VISUAL INDEX tile screen when In(ivies li'onl tile selected through the one al lhe mid of the list are all played back.

  • Page 34: Recording

    1_ (HOM E) [] 1_ (HOME) [] Notes • lithe recording wriltcn properly. Do not apply camcorder, AC Adaptor. PHOTO [] _ccess lanlps (page 28, 30) is on aflcr is finished, it means data is still being onto the disc or "Memory...
  • Page 35 Movies are recorded on the disc. For recordable lime, see page 14. Turn the POWER switch [] until the _ (Movie) lamp turns on. Press START/STOP [STBY]-.-*[REC] To slop recording, press START/STOP again. To switch to the movie recording mode using the _ (HOME) button [] (or []) Touch _ /CAMERA)

  • Page 36: Zooming

    Dolby Digilal 5.1 Crcalor. 5.1 ch surround sound • 5.1 ch sound is converted to 2ch when played back on your camcorder. • ,b5.1Ch is displayed on the sclvcn during 5.1ch recording/playback. power ZOOll/ oll the power...

  • Page 37: Recording High Quality Still Images During Movie Recording (Dual Rec)

    • If you use the flash ill brighl places such as when shooting a backlil subject, lhe flash nlay nol be ellcctive. • When attaching a conversion lens (optional) or a filter (optional) lo your camcorder, light does no1 enlit light, "_° Tips • You cml cbnge...

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Exposure For Backlit Subjects

    BACK LIGHT to display I_. To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again. Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder/@/, to the lens side (@). "_° Tips • A mirror-linage LCD screcn, but the image will be normal when recorded.

  • Page 39: Recording The Fast Action In Slow- Motion (Smth Slw Rec)

    [3sec BEFORE] , / • IRECORD SOUND] Select ION] (_a,) to superimpose sounds such as conversation ou the slow motiou pictures. (The default setting is [OFF].) Your camcorder records SO/luds for about 12 seconds while [Recording...] displayed in step (_). ICAMERA). is recorded...
  • Page 40 B88o_i_ (go_ti_sd} Notes • Sounds arc not recorded during tile about 3 _Colld-t/lOVie shooting. • Image quality of [S[VITH SLW RE('] is not as good as thai of normal recording.

  • Page 41: Playback

    Playback _" (HOME) I-el(VIEW IMAGES) Turn the POWER switch [] to turn on your camcorder. Press [_ (VIEW IMAGES) [] Tile VISUAL INDEX screen appc:u's on tile LCD screen. (It teay lake some time Ie display tile VISUAL Renlrns t(>tile...
  • Page 42 Start playing back Touch _ tab and the movie to be played back. Tile VISUAL INDEX screen reappears when playback fron/the selected movie until tile last movie is compleled. Return (to the VISUAL INDEX screen) Beginning of the scen_ previous SCCIIC Stll l) (go to the V [SUAL...

  • Page 43: Using Pb Zoom

    You can magnil_, still images from about I. 1 to 5 times tile original size. Magnification can be adjusted with the power zooin lever or the zooin buttons oil the LCD frame. (i) Play back tile still images you want to magnify.

  • Page 44: Playingthe Pictureon A Tv

    Playingthe pictureon a TV Cennecl your camcorder A/V cenr)ecting cable wilh S VIDEO[_. supplied AC Adaptor for tiffs operation wilh Ihe de_ ices te be connecled. AN OUT jack :Signal flow A/V connecting cable (supplied) to tile (_'onnect hlput jack...
  • Page 45 picture's w, pect ratio swilches between (wide) and 4:3, the image jiuer. • When you play back a picture recorded (wide) aspecl ratio on a 4:3 TV not compatible wilh the 16:9 (wide) signal, sel [TV TYPE] [4:3]. WhenyourIV ismonaural (When your IV hasonly oneaudioinput jack) Connect yellow...

  • Page 46: Making The Disc Compatiblewith Playbackon Other Devicesor Dvddrives(Finalizing)

    Making the disc compatiblewith playbackon other devicesor DVDdrives(Finalizing) Finalizing makes the recorded disc compatible for playback with ()tiler devices and DVD drives of computers. Before finalizing, you ca(( select the style of the DVD menu which displays tile image list (p.
  • Page 47 add recordingsto a finalized disc (p.62) Notes • Even when you are usillg a DVD-RXN _ltter tinalizing d_e disc during Easy (p. 33). play backa discin a DVDdevice afteraddinga recording (p.48) Recordings can be added as usual. or DVD+R_V, you calmot record Handycam operation.
  • Page 48 • When you finalize a double-sided nmst linalizc each side of the disc individually. Place your camcorder in a stable position, and connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Turn on the power POWER switch.
  • Page 49 To select a DVD menu style :iiiji{iiil]ii;TiTi!_iiTJJiit (_) In step 4, touch @=_,/OPTION) --+ [DVD MENU]. (_) Select the desired style from 4 types of I'--I/I-+1. pattern with Select [NO MENU] if you do not create a DVD menu. @ Touch [UK]. O Notes •...

  • Page 50: I_!(Others) Category

    Deleting images You can delete disc or a "Memory canlcorder. Insert a recorded Dtlo" into yotlr camcorder. Notes • You cannot retrieve lhe deleled inl_ges. • You cannol delete ino_ ies during Easy Hmldycam operation. Cancel the Easy Hmldycam operalion lirsl.
  • Page 51 !page 61 ). "_° Tips • The images recorded by this camcorder and stored onto a disc are called "original." Touch _] (OTHERS) of the "_ (HOME) menu --+ [DELETE]. Touch [_ Touch [liTDELETE].

  • Page 52: Dividingthe Image

    write-protection is set to the still the other device. "_" Tips • To delete all images recorded on dm 'Memory Stick Duo," l_wmal tile ' Memoly Slick Duo" lP. 62). Dividingthe image images O Notes • You C_lllllO[ Handycam Handycam operation first. Touch _ (HOME) menu -* [EDIT].

  • Page 53: Creatingthe Playlist

    Playlist, the movie is not divided in the Playlist. • A slight dil]crence m_ty occur irom tile point where you touch [_ and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about hall;-second incremcnts. Creatingthe Playlist _iii{iiiiiii/!ii;!_Siiiiiiiii_,i)iiii/_ ¸...
  • Page 54 Playlist In step 2, touch [_{ADD --+ [YES] --+ [UKI. O Notes • Do not relno_e the battery pack or the AC Adaptor h'oln your camcorder while ediling lhe P]aylisl, I1may the disc, damage "_° Tips • You clmadd a maximun/of 999 movies to the Playlisl.
  • Page 55 • A slight dil]crence occur from where you touch and file ilCttlitl dividing point, as your camcorder selects point based on about hal/:-second "_° Tips • Tim original ramies are not clmnged even if you divide tile movie in the Playlist.

  • Page 56: Dubbingto Vcror Dvd/Hdd Recorders

    Dubbingto VCRor DVD/HDD recorders You can dub images played back oil your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Connect the device in either of the following ways. Conuect your camcorder to the wall outlet using tile supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p.

  • Page 57: Printingrecorded Images(Pictbridge Compliant Printer)

    PictBridge compliant printer, without connecting the camcorder to a computer. f_PictBridge Connect your camcorder to the AC Adaptor to obtain power from the wall outlet (p. 22). Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" containing still images into your camcorder and turn on the printer.
  • Page 58 To operate tile POWER switch. To press []/VIEW IMAGES) To disconnect the USB cable Iiom the printcr. To l+cnlove the ' Memoly Stick Duo" Ii'om your camcorder on again, and Iiom the beginning. only the paper sizes that the manual li>r details.

  • Page 59: (Manage Disc/Memory) Category

    Playinga disc on otherdevices purposes. Finalizing a disc (p. 46) let you view movies recorded by your camcorder on other DVD devices. However, we do not guarantee proper playback on all devices. DVD+RW do not require finalization to be played back on other devices.

  • Page 60: Findingthe Right Disc (Discselect Guide)

    P+a+++++ a ++s+++ +_h+++8+++8+ • Movies stored on a disc cannot directly onto a colnputer edited, "_° Tips • For details on opermions mid procedures, s_ tile +'First Step Guide" on the supplied CD-RO1M (p+ 83). The volume label ol the disc The date when the disc was first used is recorded/the default setting is !):0!)AM...

  • Page 61: Deletingall Sceneson The Disc(Formatting)

    * To create the DVD menu on a DVD+RW, finalize tile disc again (p. 46). Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall outlet. Turn on your camcorder.

  • Page 62: Recordingadditional Scenesafter Finalizing

    Stick Duo" into your Connect the AC Adaptor to the DISC/ DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall outlet. Turn on your camcorder. Insert the finalized camcorder.
  • Page 63 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall outlet. Turn the POWER switch to turn on the U (Movie) lamp. Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder. A confirmation...

  • Page 64: What You Can Do With The (Settings) Category Of The Home Menu

    C #s#omiziWVo_r camcorder What youcan dowith the _(SETTINGS) categoryof the HOMEMENU You can change the recording the operatillg seltillOS_ for _vour Turn on your camcorder, then press _ (HOME). ,1_ (HOME) (SETTINGS) category Touch _(SETTINGS). funclions €,j Touch the desired setup item.

  • Page 65: List Of The _ (Settings) Category Items

    MOVIE SETTINGS(p. 66) RECMODE NIGHTSHOTLIGHT DIGITALZOOM STEADYSHOT AUTOSLW SHUTTR GUIDEFRANE ZEBRA U REMAINING BUB-T DATE FLASHLEVEL REDEYEREDUC PHOTO SETTINGS (p. 68) IMAGE SIZE.2 QUALITY FILE NO. NIGHTSHOTLIGHT STEADYSHOT*I GUIDEFRANE ZEBRA FLASHLEVEL REDEYEREDUC VIEW IMAGESSET(p. 71J DATA CODE DISPLAY SOUND/DISPSET*_(p. 72) VOLUME*_ BEEP*_ LCD BRIGHT...

  • Page 66: Movie Settings

    MOVIESETTINGS (itemsforrecording movies) Touch @, tllen @. If the item is not oil tile screen, touch A/V to change the page. How to set "_ (HOME MENIJ) -+ page 64 @=_./OPTION MENU) --+ page 76 The default settings are marked with _'. You call select l'ronl three levels of image quality when recording a movie.
  • Page 67 Also refer to the instruction manual of the playback device. You can set this function when you use the built-in flash, or an external flash/optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. HIGH (_+) Makes the llash level higher. _ NORNAL (_) lcveh (Movie).
  • Page 68 Makes the llash level lower. You can set this function when you use the built-in flash, or an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. You can prevent redeye by activating the flash before recording. Set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], then press ,_ (flash) (p.
  • Page 69 VGA (0.3M)(_A) Allo_ s the maximum nmnber images to be recorded. Notes • When the picture ratio is changed to 16:9, the image size is changed tll [_22_ 3.0M] (_'3_..OM) (p. 39). • You can only selecl the image size liar still images. Capacityof the "Memory Stick Duo"...

  • Page 70: Photo Settings

    Stick Duo" made by Sony Corporation. number of recordable images wtries depending on the recording environment. • Still image resolulion is obtained by the unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image processing syslem (new Enhanced hnaging Processor). (FINE)

  • Page 71: Viewimages Set

    You can select the number of thumbnails that appear on the VISUAL INDEX screen. ZOON LINK Change the numhcr of thumhnails (6 or 12) with the zoom lever on your camcorder.* 61NAGES Displays thumbnails of 6 images. balance speed wdue to a WV.

  • Page 72: Sound/Disp Set

    imAGes SET I co. i. edl S OUND/DISP S ET 1211YiAGES Displays thumbnails * You c_moperate with the zoom buttons on the LCD hame or on the Remote Cl>mmander (Itemstoadjustbeepandthescreen) of 12 images. Touch If the ilem is 111111111 the screen, to change How to set @=_(OPTION...
  • Page 73 • When you select [BRIGHT[, baltc] T lilt is slightly reduced during recording. • If you open the LCD panel 180 degrees to lace the scrcen outskle and close the LCD panel to the camcorder body, lhe sctling becomes [NORMAL[ automatically. "_° Tips •...

  • Page 74: Output Settings

    See page 25. You can adjust a time difference without stopping the clock. Set your local area using ,&/V when using your camcorder overseas. Refer to the world time difference on page 102. You can change this setting without stopping the clock.

  • Page 75: General Set

    [A.SHUT OFF] is mnomatica]]y set to INEVERI, Tile default selling is [ON]. allowing yotl to use the supplied Remote Conlmander (p. 117). "_° Tips • Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder irom l'espondillg l'ell]ote control or PHOTO. slilllS...

  • Page 76: Activatingfunctionsusingthe _.Optionmenu

    Various functions are displayed in the context of tile operation. While using your camcorder, touch ____-(OPTION)on the screen. _(OPTION) Touch the desired item. If you canno[ find the desired item.

  • Page 77: Menu

    See page 76 for setting operation. FOCUS SPOT FOCUS TELEMACRO EXPOSURE SPOT METER SCENESELECTION WHITE BAL COLORSLOW SHTH SUPER NIGHTSHOT FADER D.EFFECT PICT.EFFECT ,,_ tab REC MODE MICREF LEVEL IMAGESIZE QUALITY SELF-TIMER TIMING RECORDSOUND * ltems that are included also in the HOME MENU.

  • Page 78: Functionsset In The Option Menu

    [AUTO] -_ _ in step @. Notes • The nfinimum possible distance betwecn camcorder and subject while maintaining locus is about I cm (about 13132 in.) lot wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 518 lcet) lbr telepholo. "_° Tips •...
  • Page 79 Notes • When distant subject, tbcusing may recording be difficult and can lake some time. • Adjusl the locus manually ([FOCUSI, p. 78) when 11is hard 1o lbcus aulomalical]y. You can fix tile brightness of an image manually. Adjust [EXPOSURE] when the subject is too bright or too dark relative to the background.

  • Page 80: Portrait

    Select to lake Ihe vivid blue of the ocean or a lake. SNOW** (@1 Select to take bright pictures landscape. *Your camcorder is set to lbcus only on distant su_iecls, **Your canlcorder is set not to locus on nearby subjects. Notes •...
  • Page 81 "_° Tips • II you change tile baltery pack wifll [AUTO] selected, or lake your Calllcorder ouldoors alter inside use lot vice versa), select [AUTOI and aim yotlr camcorder at a nearby white object lor abollt 10 secollds better color a_[iustmenl.
  • Page 82 Functions set i_ the OPTIONMENU{go_ti_e_} When [OLD MOVIE] is selected. appears the screen and you with all old movie-type atmosphere to your movies. To cancel [D.EFFECT], touch [OFF]. You can add special elTects to an image during recording or playback. _ I_.OFF Does not use [PICT.EFFECT] setting.

  • Page 83: What You Can Do With Windowscomputer

    • Editing imagesimported to a computer • Creating anoriginalDVD You can crem: an original DVD from image data imporled from your camcorder. • Copying a disc --* Video Disc Copier You can copy all the images on a disc taken with your camcorder.
  • Page 84 What y+_+cam do with Wia_+ws ++mN+_er(C+._iau+d} Hard disk: Disc volume required for instalhaion: Approximately 600 MB (5 GB or more m,y be necessary when creating videos.) Display: DirectX 7 or later-compatible card, Minimum 1024 × 768 dots, High Color ( 16 bit cok)r) Others: _,_ USB port (this must be provided as standard),...

  • Page 85: Installingthe "First Step Guide"Andsoftware

    OS. "_° Tips • See page 87 when you use _ M_cintosh COlllputer. Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer. ," Turn on the computer. fO Notes • Log on as Adlninislr_llorslor inst_dl_,tion.
  • Page 86 The software is settip for your se]ected comttry/region. Read [License Agreement], [I accept the terms of the license agreement] when you agree, then click [Next]. O Connect your camcorder to your computer via a USB cable, then click [Next] on the connection confirmation screen. O Notes •...

  • Page 87: Viewing"First Step Guide

    • You can also start this program by selecting [Smlll _ [Programsl ([AII Programsl tot Windows XP) _ [Sony Picture Utilityl [First Step Guidel --+ folder wilh model name of your camcorder _ HTML version ot "First Step Guide." • To view "Firsl Step Guide" ill HTML withoul...

  • Page 88: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Ovm'all operations/Easy telnote Colllll/ander • Balteries/Power sources ... 89 LCD screen/viewfinder Discs/"Memory Stick Duo"...
  • Page 89 • This is hecause the power has been turned on for a long time. This is not a malfimction. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. The supplied Remote Commander does not function.
  • Page 90 (p. 22). If the problem persists_ disconnect Ihe AC Adaptor outlet and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time. • The temperature of the environment high or too low.
  • Page 91 • Tile playback screen is disph,ycd. Set your camcorder to recording standby (p. 35). • Your camcorder is recording the scene you have just shot on the disc. • The disc has run out of space. Use a new disc...
  • Page 92 Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. • Moisture condensation his occurred with the disc. Turn off your camcorder and leave it about 1hour in a cool place (p. 108). There is a time difference...
  • Page 93 Adaptor. You cannot play back a disc. • Turn the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder and press [] • On the HOME MENU, touch [_ (VIEW IMAGESL then [VISUAL INDEX]. • Check out the disc compatibilily (p. 14).
  • Page 94 This is not a malfimction. freeze for an instant when the recording layer changes. This ixnot a malfimction. automatically by your camcorder when ix pressed, playback may not move to the previous scene. Select the desired scene from the menu screen. Refer to the instructkm manual of the playback device for further inlbrmation.
  • Page 95 A/V connecting cable is connected to the proper jack, i.e. to In the the input jack of another de_icc for dubbing a image from your camcorder material When using the movies on a disc, a computer does not recognize your camcorder.
  • Page 96 TrouN_sboo_i_g {go_i_ss_) • Tile lk)llowing list shows examples unworkable combinations of fimctions mentl items. BACK LlGHT ISPOT METERI, IFIREWORKSI, IMANUAL] in [EXPOSURE[ WIDE SELECT IOLD MOVIEI ISCENE NightShot, ISUPER SELECTION] NIGHTSHOT[, [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [OLD MOVIE], [TELE MACRO[, [FADER[ [SPOT FOCUS[ [SCENE SELECTION] [SPOT METER[ NightShot, [SUPER...

  • Page 97: Warningindicatorsand Messages

    If indicators appear on tile LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the following. Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If the problem persists even after you h:we tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:(or E:) r-lri:r-lri (Self-diagnosis...
  • Page 98 Fast flashing* • The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Ttlrn off your camcorder and leave it R)r a while in a cool place. (Warning indicator pertaining to "Memory Stick Duo")
  • Page 99 • Tile disc recorded in the different forlllat code fronl your camcorder. Formatting the disc may enable you to use Ihe disc on your camcorder IDVD- RW/DVD+RW only) (p.61). • "Memory Stick Duo" _ Reinsert the Memory Stick. • Reinscrt the "Memory Stick Duo" a few times.
  • Page 100 Attempts were made to recover the data, but they were unsuccessfilh Please wait. • This is displayed it"the disc removal process takes time. Turn on the camcorder and leave it R)r about 10 minutes, preventing vibration. triL*s lL*cover Oat3 writing...

  • Page 101: Usingyourcamcorderabroad

    Ad_;#_iot_af _ntom_atio,'_ Usingyourcamcorderabroad Power s upply You can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using tile AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. llse a commerci:dly available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b].
  • Page 102 Usi_ your cam¢o_d÷rabroa_ {go_ti_sd} Setting to the local time You can easi|v set the clock camcorder abroad. Set _ [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] Worldtimedifference I,isbon. I,ondon +01:00 Berlin, Pads +02:00 HelsinkL Carlo. Islanbul +03:00 Moscow. Nail obi +03:30 "l'chlan +(_:00 Abu I)habi. Baku...

  • Page 103: Maintenanceand Precautions

    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 [(!:13:r-Ivl] appears on the LCD screen, open the disc cover and set the disc again.
  • Page 104 Nole thai dala that uses "MagicGale" technology recorded played on your can/corder. • Still image lbrmat: Your camcorder compresses and records image data in the JPEG (Joinl Photographic Experts Group) h)rmal. The file exlension is ".JPG." • File names of still images: 101- 0001: This file nanle appears on the scrcen of your camcorder.
  • Page 105 'Design Hale tor C+mmra File syslem" univers+d standard established by tile JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Tcclmology Industries Association). • On your camcorder, you cannot play back still images recorded on other devices (DCR- TRV900 or DSC-D700/D770) conform to lhe universal slandard. (These models are not sold in some regions.)
  • Page 106 If you charge the battery pack outside of Ibis temperature rmlge, you may not be able to dlarge it el_icienlly. • After charging is complete, disconnect hom the DC IN jack on your camcorder or remove the battery pack. To use the batterypackeffectively Stick Duo"...
  • Page 107 • If any solid ot_iect or liquid gets inside ttle casing, unplug your eamcorder and llave it cllecked by a Sony dealer belore operating it any lhrdler. OFF] ----+ and leave your •...
  • Page 108 LCDscreen • Do not exert exccssive pressure on the LCD screen, as il lllay cause damage, • If your camcorder is used in a cokl place, a residual image may appear on the LCD screml. This is not a mallhnclion.
  • Page 109 AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is attached. The rechargeable battery will be fully discharged in about 3 months not use your camcorder at all. Use your camcorder after charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery. However. even if the pre-iustalled...

  • Page 110: Specifications

    Specifications System Video conlpression fornlat MPEG2/JPEG (Still images) Audio compression l_,rmat Dolby Digital 2/5. Ich Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator Video signal NTSC color. EIA standards Usable discs 8 cm DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-R/ DVD+R DL Recording format Movie DVD-RW: DVD-VIDEO model, DVD-Video Recording (VR mode) DVD+RW: DVD+RW Video DVD-R/DVD+R...
  • Page 111 Electronics and Inlk)rmation Technology Industries Association). Files in this format can have additional such as your camcordeVs infi)rmation at the time of recording. *2The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced hnaging Processor)
  • Page 112 Mass (approx.) DCR-DVDS08/DVD908 5 l0 g (1 lb 1 oz) main unit only 590 g (1 lb 4 oz) including tile NP- FH60 rechargeable battery pack and a disc DCR-DVD408/DVD808 490 g (1 lb 1 oz) main unit only 570 g (l lb 4 oz) including tile NP- FH60 rechargeable battery pack and a disc Supplied accessories...
  • Page 113 "MagicGal e." "M*2_G ICGkTE "MagicGate Memory Stick" and "MagicGale Memory Stick Duo" arc trademarks Corporation. • "InloLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • DVD-RW, DVD+RW. DVD-R. and DVD+R DL logo arc trademarks. • Dolby and the double-[) symbol arc tradenlarks of Dolby Laboratories.

  • Page 114: Identifying Parts And Controls

    &_ick R_r_ce Identifyingparts and controls The nllmbers in / ) are reference pages. [] III []-- [] Power zoom lever (36, 41 / [] PHOTO button 131,35) [] Eyecup [] Viewfinder (27) [] Viewfinder lens aljustment lever (27) [] BATT (battery) release button (23) [] POWER switch (25) [] CHG (charge) lamp (22) [] START/STOP...
  • Page 115 Tile accessory can be turned oil or off as you operate the POWER switch oil your camcorder. Refer to tile operating instructions supplied with your accessory lk_rdetails. Tile Active Interface Shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory securely.
  • Page 116 N÷_tifyiaS parts a_ co_trNs (Co[_tia_ed) [] NI(IHTSHOT switch (38) [] Speaker Playback sounds come out t?x)m the speaker. For how to a@lst the vohnne. see page 42. [] LCD screen!touch panel (18, 27) [] START/STOP button (31,35) [] Zoom buttons (36, 43) [] _"...
  • Page 117 Remole Commander may shorten, or the tetllOle Conlmander nol flmclion properly. In this case, replacc the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium baltcry. Use of anolher baltel T may presem a risk of fire explosion. Conlnlander...

  • Page 118: Indicators Displayed During Recording/Playback

    Indicatorsdisplayedduringrecording/playback [] Recording mode (HQ/SP/LP) (66) [] HOME button (19, 64) [] Remaining battery/approx.) [] Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC]/recording)) [] Counter (hour/minute/second) [] Disc type (14) [] Recording li_rmat (14) Appears for DVD-RW only. [] OPTION button (20, 76) [] Dual Rec (37) [] VIEW IMAGES button (32, 41) [] 5.
  • Page 119 [] Recording mode (HQ/SP/LP) (66) [] Return button (32, 42) [] Remaining battery (approx.) (23) [] Playback mode [] Counter (hour/minute/second) [] Disc type (14) [] Previous/Next button (32, 42) [_ Scene nllnlber [] OPTION button (76) [] Video operation buttons (32, 42) [] 5.
  • Page 120 I_dicators displayed @_'i_ rsco_'Nn_/Na_ba¢k (go_ti_sd) Following indicators appear during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. Upper lelt Bottom Upper left _5.1ch 5.1ch surround recordhlg/ playback (36) Self-timer recording 182) ,_ (i_ _,+ It- Flash light (36, 67) ®...

  • Page 121: Glossary

    One of tile recording lormats you can select when using a DVD-RW. VR mode enables editing (deleting or sequence rearrangement) camcorder Finalizing tile disc lets you play il back on a VR mode compatible • VISUAL INDEX This ftmction displays images of movies and still...

  • Page 122: Index

    Index Numeric 5.1 ch surround recording,,,., AC Adaplor Active interlace shoe Addilional recording AREA SET ... Aspect raito ... AUTO SLaV SHUTTR (Auto slow slmlter) A.SHUT OFF/Amo shut connecting cable...44_ BACK LIGHT BatteJy 22. 117 Battery inlo ... BEACH BLACK FADER Button-type lithium...
  • Page 123 LANDSCAPE LANGUAGE SET ... backlighl BL LEVEL (LCD backlighl level) 72, 93 BRIGHT COLOR panel ... LP ... Macintosh Mainlcnance MANAGE DISC/MEMORY ca[egol3_ ... Memol 7 Stick 36, 104 "Memory Stick Duo'.,.,29, Memory Stick adaptor MICREF LEVEL Mirror mode Moisture condensation ...
  • Page 124 VF B.LIGHT (Viewfinder brighlness) ... VIDEO mode ... 14. 121 VIEW IMAGES SET ... 71 Viewfinder..Viewing ... VISUAL INDEX,...32, 41. 121 VOLUME ... 42, 72 Volume label ... 60 VR mode ... 14_ 121 Wall oullel ... Warning indicalors ... 97 Warning messages ...
  • Page 125 Spanish Qdck &#de/&da r_pida _n espa#d Paso1: Comprobaci6n de los componentes suministrados Asegfirese de que dispone de los siguientes cemponentes s/inlinislrades videocfimara. E1 nfimero entre pardntesis indica de componentes sunlinistrades. Adaptador de alimentaci6n de ca (1) Cable de alimentaci6n Cable de conexi6n de AN (1) Cable...
  • Page 126 Paso2: Cargade la bateria Puede cargar la bateria "InfoLITHIUM" (serie H) tras instalarla en la videocamara. Notas • Sdlo es posible utili/nr 'In_k)LITHIUM" de la serie Gire el interruptor sentido de la flecha hasta la posici6n OFF (CHG) (ajuste predeterminado). Instale la bateria deslizandola el sentido de la flecha hasta que haga clic.
  • Page 127 Paraextraer la bateria (!) Girt cl intemlptor POWER hacia la posici6n OFF (CHG). @ Levante el visor. (_) Presione el botdn BATT (liberaci6n de la baterfa) y extraiga la baterfa. Bot6n BATT (liberaci6n de la bateria) Notas • Anles de extract ]abatel'h_o el adaplador de ca colnpruebe que el indicador _ indicador _ (hnfigenes fijas) estdn apagados.
  • Page 128 Pas+ 2:Carla+÷ +a ba_+++++ Ic+++_+++ac+++++) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 DCR-DVD508/DVD908 NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (suministmda) NP- FH 70 NP-FH100 * E1 tiempo de grabaci6n nomml indica el tien;po de grabaci6n al rcpetir las operaciones parada, conexi6n!desconexi6n alimentaci6n y utilizaci6n del zoom. Notas • Todos los tiempos _ han calculado con el modo de grabaci6n [SPI en las siguientes condiciones: Indicaci6n superior: con la luz de hmdo de la...
  • Page 129 • No se recomienda milizar una baterfa con la videoc&nara, ya que 6sta s61o permite tiempos de grabacidn y reproducci6n Acerca del tiempo de carga/grabacion/ reproducci6n • Tiempos calculados con l_avideocfimzm_ (se recomien&t 10 o1_,a 30 o1_,) • Los tiempos de grabacidn y de reproducci6n serfin...
  • Page 130 Pas+ 3: g++)ex+++de +a a++me+_a++6+ + ai+st÷ +÷ +a f++ha + +a ho+'a Ajuste [HORA VERANO] y, a continuaci6n, toque [SIGUIENTE]. Ajuste [A] u (afio) mediante _lJV. Seleccione [M] mediante 41/_ y, a continuaci6n, utilice _ ajustar el mes. Ajuste [D] (dia), las horas y los minutos del mismo modo y, a continuaci6n, toque [SIGUIENTE].
  • Page 131 Paso4: Preparativospara la grabaci6n Abra el panel LCD 90 grados respecto a la videocfimara (@) y, a continuaci6n, en el ;ingulo que le resulte mils adecuado para grabar o reproducir (@). @90 grados respecto a @90 grados la videocgtmara Bot6n DISP/BATT @1 _0 grados (max.)
  • Page 132 Paso5: InserciGnde un disco o un "Memory Stick Duo" Se necesila tm disco DVD_RW, DVD+RW, DVD_R o DVD+R DL de 8 cm nuevo para realizar la _rabacidn. Notas • Elimine de an(emano el polvo dactilares del disco con un patio suave, Compruebe que la videocamara est_ encendida.
  • Page 133 • DVD+RW Seleccione el form:m)de la pelA:ul:J, [PANORAM.16:91o [4:31y, a comimtacidn, toque [_. Toque [SI]. Toque _ cuando aparezca [Finalizado.]. Cttando se haya completado el fornmteo del disco, podr:i etnpezar a grabar en dl. "_° Sugerencias • Si utiliza un disco DVD-RW mientras estfi ajustado el modo Easy Handycam.
  • Page 134 Pas+ 5: +++++'+i++_ d+ ++ dis++ + ++ "N+m+++$t++k ++++"{+++t++++ae+d++} $61o se puede utilizar D/to" ]a marca MfiM[IR7 fiTICK Dill] MEMnRY 5TmEK PRD DU0. "_° Sugerencias • E1 nfimero de imfigcnes varia cn funci6n de la calidad imagen. Abra el panel LCD. Inserte el "Memory la ranura para "Memory...
  • Page 135 Grabaci6n "_ (HOME) [] START/STOP [] Interruptor POWER [] START/STOP [] Ajusle y lense la correa de sujeci6n como se muestra en la iluslraci6n y suje/e ]a _. i deoc:_mara correclamente. 1_ (HOME) [] PHOTO [] Notas • Si e] indicador ACCESS permanece encendido una xez finalizada la grabaci6n, signilica que todav(a se estzln grabando dalos en el disco o cn el "Memo W Stick Duo".
  • Page 136 Rraba¢i6_ (go_t}_uac}6_} j _mE Las pelfculas se graban en el disc(). Gire el interruptor POWER [] hasta que se encienda el indicador (pel/cula). Presione START/STOP START/ STOP [ESPERA]--+[GRAB.] Para detener la grabaci6n, presione START/STOP nuevamenle. Paracambiar am m0d0degrabaci6n de peliculas mediante el b0t6n (HOME) [] (0 []) Toque _...
  • Page 137 Reproducci6n (HOME) [] r_q(VISUALIZAR IMP, G ENES) [] Gire el interruptor POWER[_ Presione I%-I(VISUALIZAR La pamalla VISUAL INDEX aparecc en la pantalla tic crislal lfquido. (Es posible que el sislema larde tm liempo en mostrar la panlalla VISUAL INDEX). Vuelve a la pantalla de grabaci6n 6 imagenes anteriores...
  • Page 138 Rep_+_u++i+_ (c+_ti_ua+i&+} Inicie la reproduccion Toque la pestafia _ Ca pantalla VISUAL INDEX vue]_ e a aparecer cuando finaliza la reproduccidn de todas las pelfculas, desde ]a pelfcula seleccionada hasta la filtima pelicula. Volver (a la pamalla VIsuAL INDEX) Comienzo de la escena/_ escena alllerior...

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