Sony DCR-DVD608 Digital Camcorder Owner's Manual

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SON

Digital Video Camera Recorder

Operating

Guide

DCR-D VD 108/D VD308/

D VD608/D VD708

C

Getting Started

Editing

Utilizing recording media

Customizing your camcorder

Using a Computer

Troubleshooting

Quick

Reference

Spanish Quick Guide/

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_ InfoLITHIUM Q

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

CAUTIONTO a_UC_ THFRISKOF _ _CTalC S_IOCK

DO _OTR_MOVECOVER(OR_AC_.

R_FERSERWCIN_TO aUA_IFIEDSERVICEPERSOnnEL the user to the presence uninsuhlted "dangerous of

This symbol is intended ellclosure [hal lllay be of to alert sufficient constitute magnitude a risk to of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is inlended to alert the user 1_)tile presence: of important operating and maintenance (servicing) insn uctions in the lileramre accompanying the appliance,

IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS

For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, attd keep this manual for future reference.

Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions oil the appliance, or the one described in the operating inslructions attd adhere to them.

Cleaning

Unl)lug tile scl h'om tile wall outlet belbre cle_ming or polishing it. Do not use liquid clemmrs or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water lot cleaning the exterior of tile set.

PowerSources

This set should be operaled only hom tile lype of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are nol sure of the lype of electrical power supplied to your home. consuh your dealer or local pow-er company.

For lhose sets designed lo operale ll'()nl baltely power, or other sources, relcr to the operaling instruclions.

Polarization

This sel may be equipped with a polarized ac power coM plug (a plug having one blade wider than the olher).

Tills plug will fil inlo the i)ower outlel only one way. This is a sal_:ty li:ature. If you are unable to insert the plug lhlly into lhe oullet, lly reversing the plug. [f tile plug should still lail to fit, conlacl your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed.

Do not delcat the sal_:ty purl?ose of tile polarized plug by Iorcing il in.

Overloading

Do not o_, erload wall outlets, extension cords corn enience receptacles beyond their capacity_ since Ibis cml result in firc or electric shock.

ObjectandLiquidEntry

Never push objects ot rely kind into the set through openings as they may touch dangerous vollage points or sllort out parts lhal couM rcsull m a fire or electric sllock. Norm- spill liquid of any kind on lhe set.

Attachments

Do not iilanul_lc[urt2r, use _ittilclllnents as llOl rccolnnlcllded they may cause hazards.

by tile

Water and Moisture

Do not use power-line operated _ls near water lbr examl?le, near a balhmb, washbowl, kilchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wel basemenl, or near a swimming pool, elc.

Power-CordProtection

Roule tim power cord so thai it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by ilems placed upon or againsl them, paying parlicular auemion to tile plugs, receptacles, and lhe point wllere llle cord exils liom tile appliance.

Accessories

Do not place tile set <in an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The sel may l_dl, causing serious injmT to a child or an adult, and serious damage to tile set. Use only a cart, sland, tripod, brackel, or lable recommended by llle illanul_lct/ir_2r.

Ventilation

The slols and openings in lhe cabinet arc provided lbr necessmy venlilation.

To ensure reliable operation of the set, and to protect it liom overhealing, lhese slots and openings musl never be blocked or covered.

Never cover tile slots and openings wilh a clotll or other nlaterials.

Never block tile slots and openings by placing the set on a bed. sola, rug. or olher similar

Sul'l_lce.

Never place ltle set in a confined space, such as a bookcase, or buih-in cabinel, unless proper venlilation is provided.

Do not place tile set near or over a radiator or

Ileal register, or where il is cxposed 1o direct sunligla.

Continued._

INPORTANT

SAFEGUARDS

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.

SafetyCheck

Upon completion ol any scP4ce or repairs to tile sel. ask tile service lechnician 1o perfimn routine salcty checks (as specified by tile manul_,cturcr) to determine tllal the set is in safi: operating condilion.

DamageRequiringService

Unplug tim sel hx)m lhe wall oullel and rclcr selvicing to qualified _rvice personnel under tile lbllowing condilions:

When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

If liquid has be_n spilled or objects have hdlen into the sel.

If the _t has been exposed to rain or water.

If the set has been subjecl to excessive shock by being dropped, or lhe cabinet has b_n damaged.

If lhe set does not opert_te normally when

Iollowing lhe operaling instructions.

Adjust only lhose controls thai are specified in the operating instructions, hnproper adjuslmenl of other controls may resuh in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician 1_>rt2storc tile set to normal operalion.

Wllen file set exhibits a distincl change in performance this indicales a need lor service.

Servicing

Do not altelnpl to ser_,ice lhe sel yourself as opening or rclnoving covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or olher hazards.

Relcr all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Whcn replacement paris m'e required, be sure lhe ser_ ice leclmician has used replacement paris specilied by tile u/anul_cturer tllat llave tile same charactcristics as tile original palls.

Unauthorized substitmions may rcsu]l ill fire.

electric sllock, or olher hazards.

Readthis beforeoperatingyourcamcorder

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for futttre reference.

CAUTION

Tile use of optical instrumenls will increase eye ha/urd.

Use with this of controls producl or adjtlstlncnls or perfimnance than those specified herein of proccdures may 1_3suh in olher hazard(illS radiation exposure.

Replace tile baltcry with tile specified type only.

Otherwi_, filv or inju U may result.

Owner'sRecord

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.

Model No. DCR-

Serial No.

Model Nit. AC-

No,

Litlliuun-lon balteries are recyclable.

You can help preserve our ellVirOlll/lelll by relllrllillg your used rechargeable batleries tit the colleclion and recycling location nearest you.

For more inlormation regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll h-ee 1-800-822-

8837_ or visil hllp://www.rbrc.org/

Caution:

Lithium-Ion

Do nol handle damaged batteries.

or leaking

Batterypack

This de_ice con@ies w'ith Part 15 ol tile FCC

Rules. Operation is suhject 1o lhe lbllowing l\vo condilions:

(1) This device may not cau_ halmild interlcrence, and (2) this device musl accept any inlerlcrence received, including inlerlcrcnce thai may cau_ undesired operalion,

This Class B digital apparatus complies with

Cg,nadian ICES-003,

If you have any questions aboul lhis producl, you may call:

Sony CtlstOlllel" lnlorlnation Center

1-800-222-SONY (7669).

The number bdow is lor the FCC rclated malters only.

RegulatoryInformation

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model Nit,: DCR-DVD108

Responsible

Party:Sony Eleclronics Inc.

Addrcss: 16530 VizJ Esprillo, San Diego, CA

92127 U.S.A.

Telephone Nit.: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 of lhe PCC

Rules. Operation is subject 1o tile 6_llowing lwo condilions: / 1) This device may not cau_ harmflfl interfi:rence, and (2) this device must accept any intel_i:rence received, including interfi:rence lhat may cause undesired operalion,

Continued._

Rsad this b÷fo_÷ 0p÷rati_N y0_[r camcord÷r (Sostissed}

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: DCR-DVD308

Responsible Party:Sony

Address: 16530

92127 U.S.A.

Via

Electronics

Esprillo.

hlc.

San Diego.

Telephone No.: 85g-942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 of tile FCC

Rules.

Operatkm is sul_iect to tile lollowing two conditions: harmlhl

( 1 ) This interlcrcncc, device and nlay

12) this not cause device nmst accept any interli:rcnce intm'lcrcncc that rcceived, may cause including undesircd operation.

CAUTION

You arc cautioned that any changes or modifications not exprc_,sly approved in this manu_d could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note

This equipment conlply with has becn the linfits lot tested and lound a Class B digital to device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to pro_ ide reasonable protection against harmfifl interlcrcnce ill a residential installation.

This equipment uses.

and call radiate radii) l?equency

if not installed and used in accordance generates, energy and.

with the instructions, may cause harmlhl radio conltllllnications.

interlcrcnce to

However.

tllel_ is no guarantee will not occur ill a particular that interl_:rcnce installation.

If this equipmcnt does cause tlarmlhl radio or television reception, interlcrcnce which can be to deternlined by turning the equipnlent tile user is encouraged to tl3' to correct off and tile on, interlcrencc measures: by one or nlorc of the lk)llowing

Reorient or relocatc

Increase the separation and receiver.

tile receiving betw_n antenna.

tile equipment

Connect circuit the equipment dil]crem is connected.

into an outlet on a from lhat to which dm receiver

Consuh the dealer or an experienced technician lbr help.

mdio/TV

Tile supplied interlace cable must be used with tile equipment ill order to comply with tile limits lor a digital device pursuant to Subpall B of Part 15 of

PCC Rules.

This product is not intended to be serviced.

Should the product cease to lhnction in its intended manner, it should be rcmmed to tile nlanulacturer or to be discarded.

For the State of California, USAonly

Prechlorale Material - special handling may apply, See w ww.dtsc.ca.gov/h azardouswastc/per chlorate

Perchlorate Material: Lithiunl battcry contains pcrchlorate.

Your camcorder is supplied with two kinds of operations guides.

"Operating Guide" (This manual)

"First Step Guide" for using your camcorder with the computer connected

(stored on the supplied CD-ROM)

Types of the disc you can use in your

camcorder

You can use the following discs only.

8cm DVD-RW

8cm DVD+RW

8cm DVD-R

8cm DVD+R DL

Use the discs with marks listed below. See page 14 for details.

_W+RDL

For reliability durability of recording

playback, we recommend discs or discs with an _g_ that you use Sony

*(lk_r

VIDEO CAMERA) camcorder.

mark lk_r your

0 Note

•

Using a disc other than abo_e may cause tile unsatishLctory recording/playback or you m_,y not be able to renlove the disc li-onl your caalcorder.

* Depcnding on tile place you bought, the disc has

_',2_°_ mark.

Typesof "MemoryStick" youcanuse

inyourcamcorder

You cm] use "Memory Stick Duo" marked with MEMORY STIEg

DUO

MEMORYSTIEKPRO DuO

(p.

IOl ).

"Memory Stick Duo"

(This size can be used with your camcorder.)

Viewfinder

"Memory Stick"

(You cannot use it in your camcorder.)

• You cannot use any type of uteutory card except "Memory Stick Duo."

• "Mmnory Stick PRO" and "Memory Stick

PRO Duo" can be used only with

"Mmuory Stick PRO" compatible equipment.

• Do not attach a label or the like on a

"Mmnory Stick Duo" or a Memory Stick

Duo Adaptur.

When using a "Memory

Stick Duo"

with "Memory

Stick" compatible equipment

Be sure to insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.

Memory Stick Duo Adaptor soNY

Using the camcorder

• Do not hohl the camcorder by the following parts.

LCD screen

Battery

• The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed.

See "About handling of your camcorder" (p. 104).

• To prevent discs from being broken or recorded images from being lost, do not do the following when either of the respective lamps of the POWER switch

(p. 25) or the access lamps/p.

28, 29) is

Om to remove the battery pack or AC

Adaptor from the camcorder.

to apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder.

• When connecting your camcorder to another device with a USB cable, be sure to insert the commctor phlg in the correct way. Pushing the plug lk_rcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal attd may result in a mNfunction of your calucordeL

About menu items, LCD panel,

• A metal itenl th:lt is grayed out is uot available under the current recording or playback conditions.

• The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extreutely highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operatiomd for effective use. However. there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white. red. blue. or green in color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen and the

Continued._

Rsad this bsfo_s ops_ati_S ya[_ camcords_ (Sostissed}

viewfiuder. These points are nurmal results of tile manufacturing process and do not affect the recordii]g in any way.

White, red, blue or green point

• Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder.

or the lens to direct starlight for long periods uf time may cause malflmctiuus.

• Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause yuur camcorder to malfunction.

Take images of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk.

Onrecording

• Before starting to record, test the recording flmction to make sure the bnage and sound are recorded without any problems. You cannot delete images once you recurd them on a DVD-R/DVD+R

DL. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW fur trial recording/p.

14).

• Compensation for the contents of recordings cam/ot be provided, even if recurding or playback is not possible due to a malflmction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.

• TV color systems differ depending un the countries/regiuns.

To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV.

• Television programs, fihns, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.

Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws.

About language

setting

The on-screen displays in each local language are used fur illustrating the operating procedures.

Change the screen language befure using your camcorder if necessary (p. 26).

Aboutthis manual

• The LCD screens and the viewfiuder bnages and indicators shown in this manual were taken with a digital still camera, and may louk different from what you actually see.

• Design and specifications uf recording media and other accessories are subject to change without nutice.

• The illustration used in this manual are based un the mudel DCR-DVD308.

• Disc in this Operating Guide refers to 8cm

DVD discs.

About the Carl Zeiss lens

Your camcurder is equipped with :. Carl

Zeiss 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.

MTF= Mudulation Transfer Function. The number value indicates the amount of light from a subject coming intu the lens.

Aboutthemarksusedinthis manual

• The operations available depend uu the disc used. The following marks are used tu indicate the type of disc yuu can use for a particular uperation.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Read this before operating your camcorder ....................................

Subject examples and solutions

...... 3

Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects ......................................... 37

Recording in mirror mode ............. 37

Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3)

(DCR-DVD308/DVD708) ............... 37

Playback .....................................

Using PB zoom ............................. 41

Playing back a series of still images

(Slide show) .................................. 41

Playing the picture on a TV ........ 42

Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing) .......................

What you can do with your camcorder ..................................

Choosing a disc ..........................

Using your camcorder ................

"lJ_ HOME" and "o__--

- Taking advantage of two types of menus ........................................

Step 1: Checking supplied items

....................................................

Step 2: Charging the battery pack

....................................................

Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time ............ 25

Changing the language setting

Step 4: Preparing for recording

....................................................

Step 5: Inserting a disc or a

"Memory Stick Duo" ...................

Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam) .............. 31

Recording ...................................

Zooming ........................................

Recording sound with more presence

(5.1ch surround recording) (DOR-

DVD308/DVD708) ......................... 36

Recording in dark places (NightShot plus) ..............................................

re(OTHERS) category .............48

Deleting images ..........................

Dividing the image ......................

Creating the Playlist ...................

Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders ....................................

Printing recorded images

(PictBridge compliant printer) ..... 55

(MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) category ......................................

Playing a disc on other devices

....................................................

Finding the right disc (DISC

SELECT GUIDE) ........................

Deleting all scenes on the disc

(Formatting) ................................

Recording additional scenes after finalizing ....................................

Continued">

What you can do with the

(SETTINGS) category of the

HOME MENU ............................

Using the HOME MENU ................ 62

List of the _ (SETTINGS) category

items ..............................................

MOVIE SETTINGS ....................

(Items for recording movies)

PHOTO SETTINGS ...................

(Items for recording still images)

VIEW IMAGES SET ...................

(Items to customize the display)

SOUND/DISP SET ....................

(Items to adjust beep and the screen)

OUTPUT SETTINGS .................

(Items for when connecting other devices)

CLOCK/_LANG ........................

(Items to set clock and language)

GENERAL SET ..........................

(Other setup items)

Activating functions using the

°.-=OPTION MENU .....................

Using the OPTION MENU ............. 73

Recording items on the OPTION

MENU ............................................

Viewing items on the OPTION MENU

.......................................................

Functions set in the OPTION MENU

....................................................

Troubleshooting .........................

Warning indicators and messages

....................................................

Using your camcorder

Maintenance

Specifications

Identifying

Indicators displayed during recording/playback

Glossary

Index abroad and precautions

...........................

parts and controls

...................

...................................

........................................

.... 98

.. 100

108

... 111

115

118

119

What you can do with Windows computer ....................................

Installing the "First Step Guide" and software .....................................

Viewing "First Step Guide".

........ 83

Using a Macintosh computer ..... 84

Subjectexamplesand solutions

[ F[ewers i_

_lese-Hp

_" PORTRAIT...................................... 77

_"FOCUS............................................ 75

_'TELE MACRO................................. 75

_eder a spet _ight

A @Hd ee the stage efa ski s[epe er

[

SPORTS......................................... 77

A s[eepieg @Hd

_. NightShot plus ................................ 37

_.COLOR SLOW SHTR....................... 78

E_zj(_y#_gw#h your c_mcerder

What youcan dowith yourcamcorder

Your camcorder records ima_ge dala (m 8cm DVD*.

II is more convenient than video lape and far more versatile.

* DVD (Digital Vcrsalile Disc) is a high-capacily oplical disc.

Playbackona DVDdeviceor DVDdrive[p.44)

You can play back recorded and finalized _* discs on a home

DV D device. DVD recorder or DVD drive of a contputer that supports 8cm disc.

When finNizing the disc, you can create DVD menus m enable quick access to scenes you

Wahl 10 view.

hnages recorded in widescrecn lormat can be played back on a wide TV with completc panoramic ellect. Discs are also recoMed with 5. I ch surruund sound to pruvidc full sound on a home theater.

0 Notes

- Some models may not support wide screen and 5.1 ch surround recording,

** Finalizing: a process to make it possible to play back recorded DVD on other DVD devices

(p.44).

Choosinga 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 record:_ble time on one side of the disc.

The recordable time varies depending on type of discs or recording mode.

Recording mode

9M (HQ) (high quality)

6M (SP) (standard quality)

3M (LP) (long play)

"_°

Tips

• Figures such _Ls9M m_d6M in the rubleshow the avcrage bit rate. M stands lor Mbps.

• II you use _,double-sidcd disc_you can record on both sides of the disc (p.lO0).

Yourcamcorder uses the VBR (ViiriableBit Rate) Ibrn_atto automatically adjust image quality to suit the rccording scene. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of a disc. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images armrccordcxlata higher bitrate, and this reduces the overallrecording lilne.

Recording format for DVD-RW

When you use a DVD-RW. _ou can choose the recording format from VIDE(-) mode or VR mode.

ht this manual. VIDEO mode is indicated as and VR mode as .

A recording format that is compatible with most DVD devices, especially after

In VIDEO mode, only the most recent image can be erased.

A recording format that enables editing with your camcorder (deleting and rearranging the order of images).

A finalized disc can be played back in DVD devices that support VR mode.

VIDEO mode and VR mode (_ Glossary (p,118)

Disc format features

Figures in parentheses ( ) indicate page numbers.

DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-R DVD+RDL o

# •

0.1

*3 • •

.1 Reicr lo the inslmction manual of your DVD device 1o see whether it supporls file VR mode of DVD-RW.

*2 Formalting deletes all recordings and relurns the recording lncdium to ils original cnlply stale (p.59). Even when using a new disc, lormal it wilh your camcorder (i).28).

.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.

15

Usingyourcamcorder

OPreparing

(See page 21 to 30.)

Select tile disc that best suits your needs.

corder?

_mYOU

want to delete or edit images on your

* Select the rccording timnal and formal tile disc on your camcorder

"_° Tips

•

You c.n

select tht" disc

h'om

[DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p.58).

(p.28).

@Recording,

playback, editing

,g on your camc0rder

Continued on the next page

_1

@Viewing on another DVD device

(See pages 44, 57.)

To ,,iew a disc recorded on your camcerder ()it ether DVD devices, you need to finalize il first.

DVD device /

DVD recorder "_'----_

DVD drive

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 sold

DVD. this disc can be played back in most DVD devices al_er finalizing.

Recordings cannot be added even if there is fi'ee space left.

Unfinalizing allows you to add recordings (p.60).

Fhe disc can be played back in a device colnl)atible the DVD-RW VR with mode.

Recordings without

The disc can be played

But finalizing is required

For details, s_ page 44.

back widmut finalizing.

in some cases, can be added unlinalizing.

Playback con/patibility wit h any DVD device is not guaranteed.

Rel_r to the instruction manua

I Playbackcompatibility

supplied with your DVD device or consuh your dealer.

"_HOME" and "°_:=OPTION"

- Taking advantage of two types of menus

[_(HELP)

Displays a description of the item (p. 19)

1_1621

Categoriesand items of the HOMEMENU

=I_r(CAMERA) category

MOVIE*

PHOTO_

[E] (VIEW IMAGES) category

VISUAL INDEX_

PLAYLIST

re(OTHERS) category

DELETE_

EDIT

PLAYLIST EDIT

COMPUTER

(SETTINGS}category

To customize your camcerder (p. 62).

* You can also set the_

items

during Easy

Handycam

operation (p.

3 ] ). For items a 'ailable in lhe _(SETTINGS) page 63.

caleg_ J3_ s_

Turn the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder.

4

Touch the item you want to use.

Example: [EDITI

Press _ (HOME) [] (or []).

(HOME) []

5 Continue operation by following the guidance on the screen.

To hide the HONE MENU screen

Touch [_.

When you want to know something

about the function of each item on the

HONE

3

Touch the category

you want to use.

Example: _ (OTHERS) category

@ Touch ITI(HELP).

The bottom of tile [] (HELP) button turns orange.

Continued._

°°@ HOME _ a_d _QsO?T_ON"(8o_ti_ed)

(_) Touch content.

the item you want to know the

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. You will find it easy to make various settings. See page 73 fur further details.

?._ (OPTION )

Step 1: Checkingsupplieditems

Make sure that you have tile folk)wing items supplied with yuur camcorder.

The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied.

AC Adaptor (1) (p. 22)

Rechargeable

(p. 22) battery pack NP-FH40

(1)

CD-ROM "Handycam Application

Software" (1) (p. 80)

Operating Guide (This manual) (1)

Power cord (1) (p. 22) m

AN connecting cable (1) (p. 42, 54)

USB cable (1) (p. 55)

Wireless Remote Commander

DVD308/DVD708) (1) (p. 114)

(DCR-

A buu(m-type lithium battery is aheady installed,

Step 2: Chargingthe battery pack

POWER switch

Battery

AC Adaptor

l

Jack cover-

IC IN jack

I jt_ CHGI (charge)

_lamp

Power cord

To the wall outlet

You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) (p. 103) after attaching it to your camcorder.

Notes

• You can use only "[n/oLITHIUM" battery pack

H series.

Connect the power cord to the AC

Adaptor and the wail outlet.

Tile CH(-; (charge) lmnp lights up and charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when tile battery is fully charged.

Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to OFF

(CHG) (The default setting).

Disconnect the AC Adaptor from

the DC IN jack on your

camcorder.

Attach the battery pack by sliding

it in the direction of the arrow

until it clicks.

3

Connect the AC Adaptor to the

DC IN jack of your camcorder.

Open tile jack cmer, and connect tile

DC plug of the AC Adaptor.

Match tile • mark on tile DC plug with tile • mark on your camcorder.

Notes

• Disconnecl tile AC Adaptor trom the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder mM the DC plug.

To remove the battery pack

Turn tile POWER switch to OFF(CH(;).

Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery pack.

Remaining battery (approx.)

BATT

(battery)

release lever

(_)

Notes

• When you renlove the baltcry pack or llle AC

Adaptor, make sure lhat the _ (Movie) lamp/

_1_ (Still) lamp (p. 25) is mined oll_

When storing the battery pack

Fully discl'large the battery before stering it for an extended period.

To useanoutsidepowersource

Make the same connections as you do when charging the battery pack. The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case.

To check the remaining

battery

(BatteryInfo)

Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHC), then press DISP/BATT INFO.

Recording capacity (approx.) m

Charging

time

Approximate time (rain.) required when you fidly charge a fully discharged battery pack.

NP-FH40

t,m0

125

{supplied)

NP-FH50

NP-FH70

135

170

NP-FH 100 390 g

Approximate time (rain.) available when you use a fully char_ed baltery pack.

DCR-DVDIO8/DVD608

DISP/

BAITINFO j

After a while, the approximate recerdable time and battery itfformatien appear for about 7 seconds. You can view the battery inlkwmation for up to 20 seconds by pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the information is displayed.

NP-FH40

(supplied)

NP-FH50

NP-FH70

NP-FH 100

100

110

120

235

255

545

59O

110

120

260

285

Continued._

23 Step 2: gharg)_) the battery pack (go_ti_ed}

DCR-DVD308/DVD708

NP-FH40 tsupplied)

NP-FH50

NP-FH7()

NP-FH 100

I 10

215

235

495

545

I00

I 10

* Typical rccording you repeal recording tinle shows the tinle when start/stop, turning tile powcr on/off and zoonlillg,

Notes

• All times measured with recording mode [SP] under the lollowing condilions:

Top: When tile LCD backlight turns on.

Middle: When tile LCD backlighl turns off

(DCR-DVD308/DVD708).

BOIIOU/: Recording tinle when recording with the viewfinder while the LCD panel is closed.

Playingtime

Approximate time (rain.) av:dlable when you use a fully charged battery pack.

DCR-DVD108/DVD608

105

II0

235

260

NP-FH40 tsupplied)

NP-FH50

NP-FH70

NP-FH 100

120

140

300

695

135

155

330

760

DCR-DVD308/DVD708

NP-FH40

(supplied)

NP-FH50

NP-FH70

NP-FH 100

I I0

130

280

635

125

145

315

725

* When the LCD backlight is on.

On the battery pack

• Belore changing tile baltcry pack, Turn the

POWER swilch to OFF (CHG) mid turn oil the

(Movie) lanlp/_ (Still) hmlp (p. 25).

• The CT[G (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or Battery Inlo (p. 23) will not be convctly displayed under lhe lbllowing condilkms:

The balicl3 _ pack is nol altached corrcctly.

Tile baltel 3, pack is damaged.

The battel3' pack is worn-out (For Baltery

Inlo only).

• The power will not be supplied hom the batter as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the

DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when lhe power cord is disconnected flom lhe wall oullel.

• Whcn attaching all optional video lighl, il is reconmlended that you use all NP-FH70/NP-

FHI00 balteJ 3' pack (DCR-DVD308/DVD708).

• We do not reconmlend using an NP-FH30, which only allows sholl lvcording and playback linles, wilh your calllcorder,

On the charging/recording/playback

time

• Times Illeilsurcd whell using the Cillllcorder _11

25 °C (77 °F) (10 °C to 30 °C 150 °F to 86 °F) is reconmlended).

• The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcol_Jer ill low lemperatures.

• The recording and playback lime will be shorter depending on the condilions under which you use your camcorder.

On the AC Adaptor

• Use the nearby wall oullet when using tile AC

Adaplor.

Disconnect tile AC Adaplor lionl the

wall outlet imnmdiately if any malflmction occurs while using your catllcorder,

• Do nol use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and lhrnimre.

• Do not shorl-circuit tile DC I?lug of tile AC

Adaptor or baltery lerminal wilh any mclallic ot_iects. This may cause a malfunction.

• Even if your camcorder is lurned oil AC power

(house current) is still supplied to it wlfile connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor.

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.

POWER switch m

g

While pressing the green button, turn the POWER switch repeatedly in the direction of the arrow until the respective lamp lights up.

(Movie):

To record movies

(Still): To record still images

Tile [CLOCK SET] screen appears.

Select the desired geographical area with JJr, then touch [NEXT].

3

Set

[DST SET] or

[SUMMERTIME], then touch

[NEXT].

Continued,,_

S_÷p

3:

TurN_gthe p+w+r+_+a_ s+_i_gthe _at+a_ time(g+_i_+dl

Set [Y] (year) with A/V.

Select [M] with </b,

then set the

month with A/V.

6

Set [D] (day), hour and minute in the same way, then touch [NEXT].

Make sure that the clock is correctly set, then touch tuft.

The clock starts.

You can set any year up to tile year

2037.

camcorder approximately without any operation attempted

5 minutes, to save batte_ for power

([A.SHUT

OFF], p. 72).

"_° Tips

• Tile date and time does not appear during recording, bul they are automatically recorded on tile disc, and can he displayed during playback (s_ page 67 thr [DATA CODEI).

• Refer lo page 99 for information concerning

"World lime difference."

• It the buttons on tile touch panel do not work correctly, adjust the LCD screen

([CALIBRATION], p. 105).

You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language.

Touch _ (HOME) _-

(SETTINGS)-+[CLOCK/

_ LANG]-+[ _LANGUAGE select tile desired language.

SET], then

To turn off the power

Turn tile POWER switch Io OFF (CH(-;).

T0 reset the date and time

Select _- (HOME) -+ _(SETTINGS)

[CLOCK/_LAN(;] _ [CLOCK SET], and set tile date and time.

0 Notes

• It you do not use your camcorder tin"

about

months,

lfte buill-in rechargeable battcly gets

discharged and tile dale and time setlings be clearcd trom tile

tlletlloly.

In that case.

charge tile rechargeable date and time again/P.

battely

107).

and then

[nay

scl tile

•

It takes a ti:w seconds tk)r your camcorder lo be ready to shoot after lhe power is turned on. You cannot operate your camcorder during this time.

• In file _tling al file lime (if purchase, lurns off automatically if you leave lhe power your

Step 4: Preparingfor recording

Slide the LENS (;OVER swgch 1o OPEN.

Afler recording, set the LENS COVER switch to (;LOSE to close the lens cover.

BATT INFO for a few seconds until :U'd_F disappears.

Notes

• Do not press the buttons on the LCD tiame when you open or adjust lhe LCD panel.

"_° Tips

• It you open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcoMer, then rotate it 18(1degrees to tile lens side. you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen t_tcing out. This is convenient during playback operalions.

• On the HOME MENU. touch _ (SETTINGS)

-_- [SOUND/DISP SET] _ [LCD BRIGHT]

(p. 69) to adjust the brighmess ot the LCD sorer311.

• The inlbrmalion is displayed or hidden (display

._+ no display) each time you press DISP

BATT/INFO.

'_=

Open Ihe LCD panel 90 degrees to tile camcorder/@), then rotate it to tile best angle to record or play (@).

@90 degrees to the

@90 degrees camcorder

You can view images using the viewfinder to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the image seen on the LCD screen is poor.

Viewfinder

@180 degrees

(max.)

To turn off the LCD backlightto make

the battery last longer

(DCR-DVD308/DVD708)

Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few

This setting is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or you want to save battery power. The recorded image will not be affected by the setting. To turn on the LCD backlight, press and hokl DISP/

Viewfinder lens adjustment lever

Move it until the image becomes clear.

"_° Tips

• You cm_ adjust lhe brightness of lhe viewtindcr backligla by selecling _/SETTINGS) ----+

[SOUND/DISP SETI _ [VF B.LIGHTI

on the

HOME MENU (p. 69).

Step 5: Insertinga disc or a "Memory Stick

DUO"

O Notes

• Remove dust or tingerprints from tile disc beforehand, using a soil cloth (p. 101 ),

Check that the power of your camcorder is on.

Turn the disc cover OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow

(OPEN _).

[PREPARING TO ()PEN] appears on the LCD screen.

The disc cover slightly opens automatically.

Disc cover

OPEN switch

OPEN _ ACCESS

Pickup lens _,,, opens slightly, open it further.

ACCESS lamp

(Disc)

Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder, then press the center of the disc until it clicks.

Set lhe disc wilh the label side lacing out when using a single-skied disc,

Close the disc cover.

[DISC ACCESS] appears on the LCD screeo.

It may take some time for the camcorder to recognize the disc.

• DVD-RW/DVD+RW

A screen appears to ask whether you will use [DISC SELECT GUIDE[.

Using [DISC SELECT GUIDE] lets you format the disc by following the guidance on the screen. If you do not want to use it, proceed to step

•

DVD-R/DVD+R DL

You c:m start recording immediately afler [DIS(! ACCESS] disappears from the LCD screen. You do not need to proceed to steps after step 5.

Touch the option that is right for you on the screen.

•

DVD-RW

Select the recording fora'mt, [VIDEO] or

[VR] (p. 14), then touch IOK].

• DVD+RW

Select tile aspect ratio of tile movie,

[16:9 WlDEI or [4:31, then louch lug].

6

Touch [YES].

Touch _

when [Completed.] is displayed.

When tile form:lltin_ is completed, you can start recording on the disc.

"_°

Tips

• When you use a DVD-RW while the Easy

Handycam operation (p. 31) is set, the recording format is fixed to VIDEO mode.

To removethedisc

@ Perform steps

and

to open the disc cover.

@ Press the disc holder in the center of the disc compartment, and remove the disc by holding the edge.

• If you catch the belt when closing the disc cover, it lnay cause your calllcorder 1o malfimclion,

• Do not touch the disc with the recording side or pickup lens (p. 106).

When using a double-sided disc, take care not to smudge the surlitce with fingerprints.

• If you close the disc cover with the disc set incorreclly, it may cause your C_lt/lcorder to malflmction,

• Do not disconnect the power sources during 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 TO

OPENI is displayed on the LCD screen

• It Inay take some time to remove the disc depending on lhe disc condilion or recorded inaterials.

• It may take up to 10 minutes to remove a disc if it is damaged or is dirty with fingerprinls, etc. In that case, the disc mighl be damaged.

"_° Tips

• You can relllOVe the disc whell _1 power SOUlCe is COllll_=cled to your Calllcorder ex,,el/whell camcorder is turned oil. However, the disc youlrecognition process (slep 4) does not slart.

• To delete all ol tile previously recorded ilnages fronl a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, lhen 1o use il again to record new ilnages, _e "Deleting all scenes on the disc/Formatting)" on page 59.

• You can check the righl disc using [DISC

SELECT GUIDEI on the HOME MENU (page

58).

g g.

€_ Notes

• Be carefill not to obstluct lhe operation with your hand or other ohjects, etc., when opening or ch)sing lhe disc covcr. Mo_e tile belt to the boltonl of Ihe camcorder, disc covm'.

then ()])ell or C]ose lhe

You can use only a "Memory Slick Duo" marked wilh MEMORY

MEMORY5TICK PRO nun (p. 101).

"_i° Tips

• The numher of rccordahle images xary.

depending on the image quMity or file image size. For details, _e page 66.

1

Open the LCD panel.

Continued=,_

29 Step 5: _sertic_ a disc mra °°MemoryStick g_c"/gc_ticce_}

Insert the "Memory

Stick Duo"

into the "Memory Stick Duo" slot in the right direction until it clicks.

Access lamp

("Memory Stick Duo")

To eject a "Memory Stick Duo"

Lightly push tile "Memory Stick Duo" in once and then slide it out of the slot.

Notes

• Do not try to ]orce lhe "Me[no W Stick Duo" out.

Doing so may rcsull in damage.

• When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your ctmlcorder is reading/writing datz_.Do nol shake or knock your camcorder, turn tile power oil qiect tile "Memory Stick Duo." or rclllOVe tile baltel3' pack. Othm:wise. image dala may be damaged.

• If you insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the slol in the wrong direction, lhe "Memory Stick

Duo." tile "Me[no W Stick Duo" slol. or image dala may be damaged.

Re_ordin_LPlayback

_:

ecordingandplayingbackwith ease (Easy

Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can perlk_rm recording or playing back operation without detailed settings. It also makes screen font size larger lk_reasy viewing.

27)

If the POWER switch is set

OFF (CHG),

turn

it while pressing the green button.

* DCR-DVD 108/DVD6t)8

** DCR-DVD308/DVD708

1

Turn the POWER

switch []

until the

(Movie) lamp

turns on.

Press EASY [].

) CHG

) O appears on the LCD screen.

3

Press START/STOP [] or []

to start recording*.

1

Turn the POWER

switch []

until the

(Still) lamp turns on.

Press EASY [].

OCHG

>I_

EASY

appears on tbe LCD screen.

3

Press PHOTO []

to record a still image**.

To slop recording, press START/STOP ag,_dn,

[S FlashingLights up

Press PHOTO Press PHOTO

[] lightly Io [] full) Io a({k,st the focus, record Ihe still image.

* Movies are recorded in the [SP] recording mode.

** Slill images are recorded with the [FINE] qualily on Ihe "Memory Stick Duo."

Continued._

31 Rsso_di_Sa_d NaYi_# back wi_h ÷ase (Easy Had@cam} (So_ti_sd}

Turn the POWER switch []

to turn on your camcorder.

Press I-_I(VIEW

IMAGES) [] (or [_).

The VISUAL display the

INDEX

VISUAL screen

INDEX appears screen.) on file LCD screen.

Returns tO the

(It may take some time te

Appears with tile inlage on each oI tile tab that was lastly played ba,ck/rccorded

(_" h)r the still inlage).

Rcturns

scre_l]

to the recordinl

Displays tile movies Displays tile still images

Start playing back.

Movies:

Touch _, then touch

the

moxie you want to view.

Relr]( _ eV SUAL

INDEX creen

I_,,_

Beginnillg Ol tile scenc/_ pl'evious

St( 1 (got(

, scene

tile

V [SUAL INDEX screen)

001

.....

_-_iw>l

PaIISC _IS yoII tOllch

JAN_ _ 2007

Z3:45AM I

Toggles

Play

_ r

Reverse/Forward

Still images:

Touch ItS, then touchtile slill image you want It)_iew.

Return/to

the VISUAL

INDEX screen)

Slide show button

! page 41 )

INDEX screen

",:[DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME]/p.

67).

JAN 1

Previous/Next

"_° Tips

• The scr_n rcturns to the VISUAL INDEX screen when tile ill(ivies li'oIll tile one yoll selected through the one al file mid of the list are all played back.

• You can slow down the playback spe_d by touching _ _ during pause.

• You can adjust volume by _lecting

/HOME) -__ (SETTINGS) _ [SOUND

SETTINGS] _ [VOLUMEI, then with

[5E31 _.

To cancel EasyHandycamoperation

Press EASY [] again.

['rom the screen.

disappears

Menu settingsduring EasyHandycam operation

Press _ (HOME) _(or [_) to display the menu items awfilable for setup changes

/p. 18, 62).

0 Notes

• You can neilher delete nor edil movies on tile disc during Easy Handycmn oper_,rion.

• Mosl of the menu itmns *mtomalically return to the delault setlings. The settings of some menu ilelns are fixed. For more details, _e page 85.

• DVD-RW are lPrnlulled in VIDEO mode

(p. 14).

• O=_ (OPTION) will not appear.

• Cancel Easy Handycam operalion if you wahl 1o add ellccts 1o images or change scuings.

InvalidbuttonsduringEasyHandycam operation

You cannot use some buttotts/l)lnctions during Easy H;mdycam operation since they are autonmtically set (p. 85). [hlv:did during Easy Handycam operation.] may appear if operations not available during

Easy Handycam operation are attempted.

"10

To view movies on a disc on other

devices(Finalize)

To view movies stored on a disc on a DVD device or a computer, you need to "finalize" the disc.

For details on finalize operation, see page 44.

0 Notes

• For DVD-R. DVD+R DL, you cannot reuse tile disc or record additional movies onlo the disc once you finalize lhe disc even if the disc bs fice space.

• During Easy Handycam operation, the DVD menu is fixed to [STYLEll.

• You cannot record addilional sccnes on a finalized disc during Easy Hmldyclun operation

(p, 60),

Recording

DCR-DVD108/DVD608

POWER switch []

1_ (HOME) [] PHOTO []

Open the

Lens cover

(p, 27)

[]

DCR-DVD308/DVD708

START/STOP []

Adjusl and fasten the grip belt as illustrated, and hold your c,'-uncorder properly.

0 Notes

• lithe _ccess lanlps (page 28, 29) is on aflcr recording is finished, it means data is still being wriltcn onto the disc or "Memory

Do not apply shock or vibration camcorder,

AC Adaptor.

and do not disconnect

Stick to your

Duo." the battery or

34

Movies are recorded on the disc. For recordable lime. see page 14.

Turn the POWER

switch []

until

the _

(Movie) lamp turns on.

)CHG

Press START/STOP [] (or [_).

Still images are recorded on the "Memory

Stick Duo.' For tile number of recordable still images, see page 66.

Turn the POWER

switch []

until the

(Still) lamp turns on.

CHG

Press PHOTO [_.

START/

STOP

[STBY]-+[REC]

To slop recording, press START/STOP again.

Flashing -Lights up

Press slightly Press lkfllto to focus record

UImUappears next Io _.

When mmH disappears, the image h0.sbeen

recorded.

To switch to the movie recording

modeusingthe _ (HOME)button[]

(or [])

Touch _ /CAMERA) of HOME MENll

-+ [MOVIE] or [PHOTO].

Continued._

35 Rec0rdi_ {C0_ti_ed)

You can zoom in up to the magnifications shewn in the following table.

DCR-DVD108/DVD608

DCR-DVD308/DVD708

(optical zoom)

40 ×

25 ×

You can atliust the magnification with tile zeoin lever or tile zoon] butten

Oil the LCD frame.

ZOOII] lever, tile operation sound of lhe power

ZOOli] lever may also be i_corded.

• You cannot cllange tile zoonl speed with tile zooll] buttons on tile LCD liame.

• Tile nlinimum camcorder locus and subject is about possible distance while

1 cnl (about between maintaining sharp

13/32 in.) lk)r wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 l_:ct) h)r teleplloto.

"_° Tips

• Using [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 65) let you zoom in further than the nlagnification shown in the table.

Sound picked up by tile built-in micrephone is converted to 5. l ch surround sound and recorded.

Built-in microphone

Wider range of view:

(Wide angle)

view: (Telephoto)

* DCR-DVD 10g/DVD608

** DCR-DVD30S/DVD708

Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it fltrther for a faster zoom.

0 Notes

• [STEADYSHOT] may not reduce inlage blurring as desired when the power zoom lever is set to tile T (Tclephoto) side.

• Be sure to ke_p your finger on tile power ZOOll] lever. If you move your finger oH lhe power

Your camcorder has Dolby Digit_d 5.1

Creator installed for recording 5.1ch

surround sound.

Enjoy realistic sound when playing tile disc on devices that support 5. I ch surro/lnd SOtllld.

Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator. 5.1 ch surround sound

(_P Glossary lp.118)

0 Notes

• 5.1 ch sound is converted to 2ch when played back on your camcorder.

• ,,b5.]Ch is displayed on lhe screen during 5.1ch

recording/playback.

Infrared port

Sel the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON.

(1_ appears.)

0 Notes

• The NightShot fimctkms plus use in/)ared m_d Super light.

NightShot

Thereiore, plus do not cover the in/)'ared poJt with your fingers or other ot_iects, and renlove

(optional/.

file conversion lens

• Adjusl the locus manually when it is hard 1o/bcus

([FOCUSI, aulomalically.

• Do not use lhe NightShot

NightShot plus flmctions plus and Super in brighl p. 75) places.

This may cause a ilia]Junction.

"_°

Tips

• To rccoM an image brighter,

NightShot plus

t)lnction

(p.

use Super

78). To rccord a movie more

ti,ithfiflly

to the original

Color Slow Shutter lnnction (p. 78).

colors, use

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (@), then rotate it 180 degrees

Io the lens side (@).

"_°

Tips

• A mirror-image oi lhe subject appears on the

LCD screen, but tile image will be normal when recorded.

• When recording not displayed in mirror mode, the images in the viewfinder.

:30

g

_--

POWER switch

............... HACK

LIGHT

To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects.

press BACK LIGHT to display I_. To cancel the back light function, press BACK

LIGHT again.

WIDE SELECT

To select the aspectratio of the movies

(_) Turn the POWER s_xitch until the

(Movie) lamp turns on.

(_) Press WIDE the desired

SELECT screen aspect repeatedly ratio.

to select

Continued._

37

"_° Tips

• Dillcrcnces in tile angle ol _icw hetween 16:9

(wide) and 4:3 vary depending on the zoom position.

• When you view the movie on a TV, so [TV

TYPE] to [16:91 or [4:31 according to your TV

(16:914:3) (p. 42, 70).

• When viewing 16:9 (wide) pictures wilh [TV

TYPE] sm to [4:31, pictures may appear rough depending on suhjects (p. 42).

Toselect the aspect ratio of the still images

(_) Turn the POWER switch until the

(Still) lamp turns on.

The aspect ratio of the picture switches to

4:3.

(_) Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to select the desired screen aspect ratio.

0 Notes

• The size ol still images is [[_0.7M]

[I.0MI (4:3) at the nlaximum.

(16:9) or

"_° Tips

• See page 66 lor the number ol recordable still inl_ges.

• With tile DCR-DVDI08/DVD608, you can change file aspecl ratio of movies in file HOME

MENU. For details, s_ page 64.

Playback

DCR-DVD108/DVD608

_-(HOME)=

[]

1_ (HOME) []

Zoom lever

POWER switch []

Turn the POWER switch []

to turn on your camcorder.

Press

F_ (VIEW

IMAGES)

[] (or [_).

Tile VISUAL INDEX screen appears on lhe LCD screen, lit may lake some time to display tile VISUAL INDEX screen.)

ReItlI'IIS recordinl to the

6 ima(

Returns to tile recording

Disc type

Appears with tile image on each of tile tab lhat was lastly played back/rccorded

/_ li)r the still image).

?,_'(OPTION)

Displays tile movies Displays tile still images

"_" Tips

• Moving the zoom level" [] let you select whether to display 6 or 12 images on tile VISUAL INDEX screen. To fix lhis number, louch _ (SETTINGS) in file HOME MENU _ [VIEW IMAGES SETI

[ [] DISPLAYI (p. 68).

Continued._

39 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)

j_.+oh

_60m+n

Beginning previous of the scen_

SCCIIC

Stll l) (go to the _ 001

V [SUAL lNDEX screen)

-Togglus Play or

Pallse as you tOllch

Touch _ tab and the still image to be played back.

Return (to tl_e VISUAL

INDEX screen)

60rain _=

101-0015

INDEX screen

Slide show button

(page41)

Previous/Next

• One touch makes the rcxcrsc/litst forward approximately 5 times l_ster, two touches makes il approximale]y 10 times* li*sler.

* Approximately 8 times laster using a DVD+RW

To switch to the playback mode using the _" (HOME) button [] (or

Touch [_ (VIEW IMAGES)-+ IVISUAL

INDEX]

To adjust the movie volume

Touch @=_--(OPTION)-'+ [_ tah -...+

[VOLUME], then adjust it with [_/[_.

"_° Tips

•

Touch [_/_ movie slowly.

during pause to play back

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 on the LCD frame.

* DCR-DVDIOS/DVD608

** DCR-DVD3OS/DVD708

(_) Play back tile still images you want to magnify.

(_) Magnify the still image with T

(Telephoto).

Tile screen is lramed.

@ Touch tile screen at the point you want to display in tile center of tile displayed frame.

(_) A([iust the magnification with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto).

To cancel, touch [_.

Touch _ screen.

on the still image playback

The slide show begins from the selected image.

Touch _ to stop the slide show. To restart, touch _ again.

(J Notes

• You cannol operate playback show.

zoom during slide

"_° Tips

• You can set continuous slide show pl_tyb_tck using [SLlDE SHOW SET] on _ (OPTION)

--_- [_ tab. The del_luh setting is [ON]

/conlinuous playback).

-O

Playingthe picture on a TV

Cennecl your camcorder to Ihe input jack of TV or VCR usin_ A/V cennecling

A/V cenr)ecting cable v,'ill_ S VIDEOE_.

Connect your camcc'_rder cable to the wall cmtlel

[] using or the supplied AC Adaptor for tiffs operation (p.22).

Refer also to the inslruction wifla Ihe de_ ices to be connecled.

manuals supplied f

Device without

S VIDEO jack

Device with

S VIDEO jack

IN S VIDEO

@

VIDEO

V,%EO

) ®7 o:oj

/Red) /Red)

AN OUT jack

, ,

: Signal flow

(_'onnect

1o file hlput jack oI the other dc_,icc,

(optional)

When connecting to another device via the S

VIDEO jack, by using an A/V connecting cuble witll an S VIDEO cable/optional), higller quality pictures can be produced than with an

A/V connecting cable. Connect the wllile and red plug !lelthighl

audio) and file S VIDEO plug/S VIDEO channel) of tile A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional).

The yellow plug connection is not necessary.

VIDEO connection only will not output audio.

When your TV is connected to a VCR

Connect your camcoMer to the LINE IN input on the VCR. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1. VIDEO 2. etc.), if the VCR has an input selector.

VCRs or TVs

Toset the aspectratio accordingto the

Change the setting according to the screen aspect ratio of the TV you will view pictures

Oil.

@ Turn the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder.

@ Touch _!_ (HOME) --+

_ (SETTINGS) ---+ [OUTPUT

SETTINGS] ---+ [TV TYPE] ---+ [I 6:9] or

14:31 ---+ [_;].

O Notes

• '_VJlen you C'Ollnecl your cilmcorder to _1 TV conlpalitqe with tile ID-I/ID-2 systeln and play back file disc, sel [TV TYPEI 1o [16:91. The TV switches to lhn nlode automatically.

Ret_:r also to lhe insnuclkm nlanuals supplied witll your TV.

• When you sm [TV TYPE] to [4:31, the image qualily nlay deteriorale.

Also, wllen the recorded

picture's w, pect ratio swilches between

(wide) and 4:3, the image may jiuer.

16:9

• When you play back a picture recorded in 16:9

(wide) aspecl ratio on a 4:3 TV not compatible wilh the 16:9 (wide) signal, sel [TV TYPE] to

[4:3].

WhenyourIV ismonaural(Whenyour

IV hasonly oneaudioinputjack)

Connect connecting the yellow cable plug of to the

video

the A/V input jack and connect the white

(left

channel) or the red

(right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR.

"_°

Tips

• Yon can displzly the counter on the TV screcn by setting [DISP OUTPUT] t_ IV-OUT/PANEL]

(p.

71),

-(3

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. 47).

Whether finalizing is required depends on the type of disc.

DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+R DL require finalizing.

DVD+RW do not require finalizing except in the following cases:

(_) To create a DVD menu

@ To play back on a computer DVD drive

@ If the disc has a short total recording time (less than 5 rain ill HQ mode, 8 rain in SP mode, or

15 rain ill LP mode)

(J Notes

• Playback conlpatibility with all device is llOt gU_tl'alll_d.

• No DVD menu is created for DVD-RW (VR mode).

_.,_To play back a disc in a DVD device for the first time (p.46)

Inca_(_),

® o,-®,

tile DVD menu.

_To

add recordingsto a finalized disc (p.60)

Recordings can be added as usual.

O Notes

• Even when you are usillg a DVD-RXN or DVD+R_V,

_ltter

tinalizing

d_e disc during Easy Handycam you operation.

calmot record additiollal

To do so. cancel Easy movies

Handycam

ollto the operation disc

(p.

33).

_To

-o m_

Continued._

45 Mak[a@th÷ dis_ co_pa?[N÷ wRh Nayback oa o?h÷_ devices o_ DVDdHv÷s

O Notes

• It takes fl'om a mhmte to a maximum hours to finalize a disc.

Tile shorter the ol _veral amount of material recorded takes lor finalizing.

on the disc, tile longer it

• Use the AC Adaptor prcvent your calncorder as the power source to l]'om r/inning ()/it ol power during finalizing.

• When you finalize a double-sided disc, you 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 by turning the

POWER switch.

3

Insert the disc that you want to

finalize.

Touch _[:_(MANAGE

DISC/

MEMORY)

of the _

[HOME) menu -+ [FINALIZE].

To select a DVD menu style, touch

@=2=(OPTION) _ [DVD MENU]

(p. 47).

Go to step

if you want to fin:dize the disc using [STYLEI ]/default setting/.

Touch [YES] -*

[YES].

Finalizing starts.

6

When [Completed.] appears,

touch FU_I.

O Notes

• Do not apply shock or vihration to your camcoMer, mid do not disconnect tile AC

Adaptor during finalizing.

When you need to disconnect tile AE" Adaptor.

nlake sure thai tile power ol your caIllcorder is set to oil and disconnect file A(-" Adaptor alicr tile _ (Movie) or _ (Still) lamp goes oil

Finalizing restarts when you connect the AC

Adaptor and 1111"11 again.

You cannot remove tile disc until tile finalizing operation is completed.

• When using the discs other than DVD-RW (VR model, @ _ flashes alter finalizing is completed on the recording standby screen of your ca[llcorder.

camcorder.

Rcnlove the disc lroll/ your

"_° Tips

• _Vhell you set [o crea[e a DVD l/lenu and linalize tile disc, tile DVD nlenu appears lor a lew seconds while finalizing the disc.

• After the disc is finalized, the disc type/ recording lormat indicator changes as shown below:

DVD-RW

(VIDEO

mode)

DVD-RW/VR mode)

DVD+RW

DVD-R

DVD+R DL

,_:--k_)

:-RW2>

<_g,,v

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 pattern with

I'--I/I-+1.

Select [NO MENU] if you do not create a DVD menu.

@ Touch [UK].

O Notes

• The DVD mcnu style is l]xed to [STYLE l] during the Easy Handycam operation.

--=h.

This category enables you to edit or print images oil a disc or "Memory Stick Duo," or copy them onto your computer for viewing, editing or creating an original

DVD.

(OTHERS) category

Deleting images

You can delete the images recorded on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" using your canlcorder.

Insert a recorded disc or "Memory

Dtlo" into yotlr camcorder.

Stick

0 Notes

• You cannot retrieve lhe deleled

inl_ges.

• You cannol delete ino_ ies during Easy

Hmldycam operation.

Cancel the Easy

Hmldycam operalion lirsl.

"_° Tips

• You can _lect up to I(IO images al oncc.

• You c_ul delete images on the playb_tck screen honl [DELETE] under @=_(OPTION) _.

tab.

DELETE

You can delete images on a disc or a

"Memory Stick Duo" (p. 48).

EDIT

You can edit the images on a disc or a

"Memory Stick Duo" (p. 50).

PLAYLIST EDIT

You can create and edit a Playlist (p. 5 l).

PRINT

You can print still images on a connected

PictBridge printer (p. 55).

COMPUTER

YOll C:H] conlleCt computer (p. 80).

_O/lr camcorder to a

1

Touch _ (OTHERS) of the _-

(HOME) menu --* [DELETE].

Touch [@ DELETE].

Touch the image that you want to

delete.

The selecled image is marked with _.

Press and hold the image on tile LCD screen Io confirnl tile image.

Touch _

ScFeeI].

to relurn Io the prexious

Touch _ -+ [YES] -+

Ib_l.

To delete all movieson the discat one time

ht step 3, touch

[_DELETE ALLI

--',-

[YES]--.,-[YES]--.,- tug].

To delete the most recently recorded movie

NtNI

ht step 3, touch [_ LAST SCENE DELl

-+ rug] -+ [YES] -+ rug].

O Notes

• Do not rcnlove tile battery pack or the AC

Adaptor ti'om your camcorder while ediHng images.

It may damage the disc.

• If the deleted movie is included in the Playlist

(p. 51 ), the movie is deleted also from the

PhJylisl.

• Even if you delete unnecessary images Irom lhe disc, lhe remaining disc capacity may not incrc_se as much as you can nmke additional recording.

• To delete all images recorded in the disc and restore the original capacity of tile disc, t_ll-nlal the disc !page 591.

"_° Tips

• The images recorded by this camcorder and stored onto a disc are called "original."

Touch _] (OTHERS)

of the

(HOME) menu --+ [DELETE].

Touch [_ DELETE].

Touch [liTDELETE].

Touch the still image that you want to delete.

The selected still image is marked with

Press attd hold the still image on the LCD screen to confirm the still image.

Touch [_] to retttrn to the previous screen.

5 Touch _

-+ [YES] -+

r_l.

To deleteall stillimagesonthe

"MemoryStickDuo"

In step 3, touch [ [] DELETE

[YESI-+ [YESI-+ [B_I.

ALLI

---+

Notes

• You cannot delete still images in the following cases:

"Memoly Slick Duo" is write-protected.

Continued._

49

£.

ge_eti_ images

(Coati,u@}

Dividingthe image

write-protection the other device.

is set to the still images by

"_" Tips

• To delete all images recorded on the 'Memory

Stick Duo," l_wmal tile ' Memoly Slick Duo"

(p, 60).

O Notes

• You cannot dixidc movies during Easy

Handycam operation.

Cancel the Easy

Handycam operalion lirsl.

1

Touch _ (OTHERS) of the

(HOME) menu -* [EDIT].

Touch [DIVIDE].

3

Touch the movie that you want to divide.

Tile selected moxie starts playing.

4

Touch

_ at the point where you want to divide the movie into the scenes.

Tile movie pauses.

Adjusts the dividing point lnOle precisely al]er the dividing point has been _lected with [_],

Returns lo the beginning ol the selected movie.

Play and pause toggles as you press

[KN.

Touch _ -* [YES] --* Io_1.

O Notes

• Mo_ies cannot be reslorcd once flley _uc divided.

• Do not remove tlae battery pack or ll_e AC

A&apmr ti'om your c_m_corder while editing images.

II may damage ll/e disc,

• Even if the divided movie is included in ll_e

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

A Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of the movies that you have selected. The uriginal scenes are not changed even though you edit or delete the scenes in the

Playlist.

Make sure to insert the recorded disc into your canlcorder.

O Notes

• You cannot add or edit movies during Ea',y

Handyclun operation. Canccl the Easy

H_mdyclun oper_ttion first.

1

Touch _

(OTHERS) of the

(HOME) menu --* [PLAYLIST

EDIT].

=_.

3

Touch the scene that you want to add to the Playlist.

The selected scene is marked with 4.

Press and hold the image un the LCD screen to confirm the image.

Touch [_ to return to the previous screeu.

Touch ro_ -+ [YES] -+ ro_.

Continued._

g_sati_ the ?_ayHst (go_ti_t_@}

To add all the movies on the disc in the Playlist

In step 2, touch [_{ADD ALLI -+ IYES]

--+ [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 damage the disc,

"_° Tips

• You clmadd a maximum of 999 movies to the

Playlisl.

• You can add a movie when viewing it using

[[_IADD] on O__=(OPTION)_ [_ tab.

Make sure to insert the disc on which the

Playlist is added into your camcorder.

1

Touch [_

(VIEW IMAGES) of the

(HOME) menu -+ [PLAYLIST].

The images added to the Playlist are displayed on the screen.

@ Touch IERASEI.

To erase all images at a time. touch

[ERASE ALLI ---+ IYESI ---+ IYESI -+

giN.

(_) Touch the image that you want to erase from the Playlist.

The selected image is marked with 4.

Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image.

Touch [_ to return to the previous screen.

(_) Touch [Uff]---+ [YES] ---+ [_.

"_" Tips

• Tile original images are not changed cven if you era_ tile images hom lhe Playlisl.

Changing the order within the Playlist

(_) Touch [_ (OTHERS) of the _'

(HOME) menu ---+[PLAYLIST EDIT].

@ Touch [MOVEI.

@ Select the image that you want to move.

," Touch the scene from which you want to play back.

The Playlist is played back from the selected scene to the end. then the screen returns to the Playlist screen.

The selected scene is marked with 4.

Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image.

Touch [_ to return to the previous screen.

(_) Touch [_.

To erase added images from the

Playlist at a time

@ Touch I_t (OTHERS) of the

(HOME) menu---_IPLAYLIST EDITI.

(_) Select the destination with 1+---111---+1.

"_° Tips

• Tim original ramies are not clmnged even if you divide tile movie in the Playlist.

Destination bar

Press attd hold the image on tile LCD screen to confirm tile image.

(_) Touch _ ---+ [YES] ---+ [_g].

"_° Tips

• When you select muhiple images, tile images are moved Mlowing the order appeared in tile

P]uylist,

Dividing a movie within the Playlist

@ Touch _ (OTHERS)of the

(HOME) menu ---+ [PLAYLIST EDIT].

@ Touch ]DIVIDE].

@ Select the movie that you want to divide.

The playback of the selected movie starts.

(_) Touch [_ at the point where you want to divide the movie into scenes.

The movie pauses.

Play attd pause toggles as you press

IEN

(g) Touch _ ---+IYESI ---+ F6_].

Notes

• A slight dil]crence may occur

from

the point where you touch [_ point, as your camcorder and file ilCttlitl selects point based on about hal/:-second dividing the divkling incremcnts.

Dubbingto VCRor DVD/HDDrecorders

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. 22). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.

O Notes

• Since dubbing is perlbrmed via amdog d_ua translcr, file image quality may deteriorate.

Device without

S VIDEO jack

Device w!th

S VIDEO jack

IN S VIDEO

VIDEO

VI%EO

[]

I AUDIOq

(Red)

54

AN OUT jack

: Video/Signal flow

[]

A/V connecting cable (supplied)

Connect to tile input jack of tile other device.

[]

A/V connecting cable with S

VIDEO (optional)

When connecting to :mother device via the S VIDEO.jack, by using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher quality images can be produced than with an A/V connecting cable. Connect the white and red plug (lefffright audio) and the S

VIDEO plug (S VIDEO chatmel) of the

A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional). The yellow plug connection is not necessa U. S VIDEO connection only will not output attdio.

(J Notes

• To hide tile screen indicators/such as a counter, elc.) on tile screen of file monitor dc_ icc connected, _t _ (SETTINGS) _ [OUTPUT

SETTINGSI _ [DISP OUTPUTI _ [LCD

PANELI lille delault setting) on tile HOME

MENU (p. 71 ).

• To record tile date/time and camera seuings data. display fllem on the screen (p. 67).

• When you arm connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of tile

A/V connecting cable to the vide() input jack.

and the rcd (rigtu channel) or the white (let* channel) plug to the audio input jack on the device.

/ Insert the recorded disc into your camcorder.

Turn on your camcorder, and

press []

(VIEW IMAGES).

Set [TV TYPE] according to Ihe display device/p.

42, 70).

3

Insert the recording media in the recording device.

If your recording device has :m input selector, set it to the input mode.

Connect your camcorder to the

recording device (VCR or DVD/

HDD recorder) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied)

[]

or an A/V connecting cable with S

VIDEO (optional) [_.

Connect your camcorder to tile input jacks of the recording device.

5 Start the playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device.

Refer to the instruction nlnnl_lals supplied with your recording device for details.

6

When dubbing is finished,

stop the recording device, and then your camcorder.

Printingrecorded images(PictBridge

compliant printer)

You can print out still images using a

PictBridge compliant printer, without connecting the camcorder to a computer.

ftfPictBridge

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.

Turn on your camcorder.

Connect the _ (USB) jack of your

camcorder to the printer using the USB cable (p. 113).

[USB SELECT] appears on the screen automatically.

3

Touch [_ PRINT].

When connection is complete. []

(PictBridge connecting) appears on

[h(3 SCl-een, m

,wg

=_.

One of Ilae still images stored on the

"Memory Stick Duo" will be displayed.

O Notes

• We can guarantee lhe operation ot only models thal are PictBridge conlpalible.

Continued._

Touch the

printed.

still image to be

The selected image is marked with 4.

Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image.

Touch [_] to return to the previous screen.

Touch

_=,_--(OPTION),

set the

following

r_.

options, then touch

[COPIES]: Set number of copies ol +a still image to be printed.

You can set up to 20 copies.

[DATE_IME]:

[DAY&TIME], printed).

Select [DATE], or [OFF]/no date/time

[SIZE]: Select the paper size.

If you do not change the setting, go to step 3.

Touch [EXEC] -* [YES] -*

Io_1.

The image selection screen appears

_gain.

Notes

• Relcr also to the instruction nlmlual oI tim printer to be used.

• DO not attempt tile Ik)llowing operations Wllt:ll is on the screen. The operations may not be perlPrmed properly.

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

• If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable, turn the printer offand on again, and restart the operation Iiom the beginning.

• You can _lect only the paper sizes that the printer can print.

• On some printcr models, tile top, bottonl, right, and left edges of images may be trimmed. If you print a still image recoMed in a 16:9 (wide) ratio, tile left and right ends of the image may be trimmed widely.

• Some printer models may not support the date printing lunction.

Relier to your printer's instruction manual li>r details.

• You may not be able to print the Iollowing:

images edited by a computer

images recorded by otller devices images of 3MB or more images with a pixel size larger than

2848x2136

"_° Tips

• PictBridge is an industry standard established by the Camcra & Imaging Products Association

/CIPA). You can print still images without using a computer by connecting a printer directly to it digital _ideo camera or digital still camera, regardless ol model or lllanulilCtllrer.

• You can print a still image whcn viewing it using [] tab +4 [PRINTI on _ (OPTION).

T0finish printing

Touch [_q on the image selection screen.

L#i/fzing recordh:_gme&'a

(MANABEBISC/

MEMORY)category

This calegory enables you Io use a disc or a

"Memory Slick Duo" for various purposes.

(MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) category

FINALIZE

You c:m enable discs to be played on other devices by finalizing them (p. 44).

DISC SELECTGUIDE

Your camcorder advises you of the right disc lk_ryour purpose (p. 58).

@ FORMAT

You can lormat and use the disc again

(p. 59).

FORMAT

You can format :rod use the "Memory Stick

Duo" again (p. 60).

UNFINALIZE

You can uufinalize a disc and record more images on it (p. 60).

DISC INFO

You can display the disc iulk_rmation.

Playinga disc on otherdevices

Finalizing a disc (p. 44) 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.

(J Notes

• Do not use an 8 cm CD adaptor witll ml 8 cm

DVD as il may cau_ a mallunction.

• Make sure that a _erficaHy installed device is placed in a position sucll as that tile disc can be placed horizontally.

• Some discs cannot be p]_Lyedback, may tiveze l_)l" till illSlallt between SCClleS.

SOllle l/incliolls may be disabled on some devices.

"_° Tips

• Devices tllal support subtilles can display tile recording date zuld lime wllere tile sublilles normally appear (p. 65). Rel_r to lhe instruction inanllal ol yollr device.

• II you have created a DVD menu (p. 47). you can select tile desired scene in the menu.

g

_=

!ii

_=h.

You can play a disc on a computer if a

DVD playback application is installed on the computer.

Insert the finalized disc into the DVD drive on your computer, and play back the disc using a DVD playback application.

(_ Notes

• E_en when you use ii DVD+RW.

you must linali/_: tile disc (p. 44). Otllerwise, it may cause a malfimclion.

• Make sure tllal lhe DVD drive of the compuler can play an 8 cm DVD.

• Do not use an 8 cm CD adaptor with an 8 cm

DVD as il may cau_ a malfimclion.

• The disc may not be played back, or the movies may not be played smoothly on some

COlllpulers,

Continued._

57 P+a++++ a

++sc ++ +{h++++v+c+s

• Movies stored on a disc cannot be copied directly onto a colnputer to be played back or edited,

"_° Tips

• For details on opermions mid procedures, s_ tile

+'First Step Guide" on the supplied <+'D-ROM

(i7. 80).

The volume label 0f the disc

The date when the disc was first used is recorded/the default setting is I):OI)AM

Jammry 1, 2(X)7).

<e.g.>

When the disc was first used at 0:00 phi on

January 1st 2007:

2007_01 01 00HUOM AM

Findingthe right disc

(DISCSELECTGUIDE)

Select the option that is right for you on the screen, then you will be informed of the appropriate disc for your purposes.

1 Touch _

(MANAGE DISC/

MEMORY) of the _l_ (HOME).

Touch [DISC SELECT GUIDE].

"_° Tips

• Images

Ik_lders: on discs are stored in the tbllowing

DVD-RW

DVD RTAV

(VR lnode)

Iolder

Other discs and n;odes

VIDEO TS lolder

O Touch the option that is right for

you on the screen.

When you :mswer all the questions, you will be informed of the right disc lk_r you.

If you insert the same type of disc as indicated in [DISC SELECT GUIDE], you can format it with your selected settings.

Deletingall sceneson the disc(Formatting)

Formatting makes tile recorded disc new and reusable by deleting all tile data recorded on the disc. The recording capacity of the disc is recovered by formalting it.

A DVD-R/DVD+R DL cannot be

formatted.

Replace it with a new disc.

If you format a finalized disc

• A DVD-RW (in VIDEO mode) returns to

the unfinalized stale. The disc must be finalized again to xiew ilk contenls on other devices.

• In the case of a DVD-RW/VR mode)/

DVD+RW, formatting deletes all images on a finalized disc. One of the following icons.

(z.Tiw)

appears on the or screen, but lhere is no need Io finalize the disc again before playing the disc on olher s*

* To create the DVD menu on a DVD+RW, finalize tile disc again (p. 44).

l 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.

3

Insert the disc that you want to format into your camcorder.

Touch _ (MANAGE

DISC/

MEMORY)

of the lJ_ (HOME) --*

[@ FORMAT].

• Pertonn the tkdlowing steps if your disc is

DVD-RW or DVD+RW.

•

DVD-RW

Select [VIDEO] or IVR] for tile recording format/p.

14), then touch

r_l.

•

DVD+RW

Select the aspect ratio ill"the movie.

[16:9 WIDEI or 14:31, then touch roKI.

5 Touch [YES].

6

Touch _

when [Completed.] is displayed.

Notes

• Use the AC Adaptor as tile power source to pl't=_, elll your catncorder power during torniaOing.

lroln rUllllhlg out ot

• Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC

Adaptor during

iormatting.

• Wllen you use a double-sided disc, tl.)rmatting is required on eactl side. You can tornlat eiicll side ill file diil_zrcntrecording lormaL

• In tile case of DVD+RW, you cannot ctmnge the movie aspect ratio midway.

Formal the disc again to change itle aspect ratio.

• You cannot lPrmat a disc lhat has been protected on other devices. Cancel ltle protection wflh the original device, and then lk)rnlat it.

g

,_=

_=h.

Continued._

DN÷tie_ aH s;eees 0n the dis;

Recordingadditional scenesafter finalizing

"_° Tips

• When you use a DVD-RW while the Easy

Handycam operation (p. 31 ) is set, the recording lk:_llnatis fixed to the VIDEO lnode.

You can record additional movies on the finalized DVD-RWs/DVD+RWs after the following steps, if the disc has free space.

When using the finalized DVD-RW

(VR mode), you can record additional movies on the disc without an additional steps.

Formatting deletes all images on a

"Memory Slick Dtlo."

Turn on your camcorder.

Insert the "Memory

Stick Duo"

that you want to format

into your camcorder.

3

Touch m_:_(MANAGE

DISC/

MEMORY)--* [_ FORMAT]

Touch [YES] --* [YES].

5 When [Completed.] appears, touch I_K].

| 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.

3

Insert the finalized

disc into your camcorder.

Touch _

(MANAGE DISC/

MEMORY) of the _l_ [HOME) --*

[UNFINALIZE].

5 Touch [YES] -_ [YES], then touch when [Completed.] appears.

Notes

• Even tile slill images protccted with another device againsl accidenlal deletion am also deleted.

• Do nol atlempt the following operations when

[Executing...I

is on ll_e screen:

To operate the POWER switch or buttons

To remove lhe "Mmnol3' Stick Duo"

If you have created a DVD menu (p. 47) during fitmlizing, you must perform the following steps prior to recording additional movies.

| 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 screen appears to prompt you to confirm that you wish to record additional scenes.

• You cannot record additional disc durfilg lhe Easy

Handycam

malerial on lhe operation.

Cancel lhe Easy

Handycam

operalion.

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==

Touch [YES] -+ [YES].

5 When [Completed.] appears, touch [_.

0 Notes

• U_ tile AC Adaptor as powcr source to prcvenl youl C_ltllcorder lrotll during the openllion.

lllllnillg ollt oi power

• Do not _lpplyshock or _ibr_ltionto your c_lnlcorder, anddo nol disconnect lhe AC

A&lplor during the opcl"_llion.

• A DVD menu created during Ihlalizing gll'¢ deleted.

• For a double-sided disc, perlorm lhesesleps lor ct,ch side of file disc.

• You ctmnotrecord additional scenes on the

DVD-R/DVD+R DL.

C #s#omiziWVo_r camcorder

What youcan dowith the _(SETTINGS)

categoryof the HOMEMENU

You can change the recording funclions and the operatillg seltillOS_ for _vour

COII_,eIllelICC.

€,j

Touch the desired setup item.

11tile item is not on the screen, touch

,&/

• to change the page.

Turn on your camcorder, then

press _ (HOME).

tt_ (HOM

_1, Touch the desired item.

If the item is nol on the screen, touch

,&/

• Io change the page.

11_(HOME)

(SETTINGS) category

Touch _(SETTINGS).

5 Change the setting, then touch

I_1.

te

REC MODE

NIGHTSHOTLIGHT

WIDE SELECT*_

DIGITAL ZOOM

STEADYSHOT

AUTOSLW SHUTTR

REMAINING

SUB-T DATE

PHOTO SETTINGS (p. 66)

[]

IMAGE SIZE.2._

[]

QUALITY

FILE NO.

NIGHTSHOTLIGHT

FLASH LEVEL*2

REDEYEREDUC.2

VIEW IMAGES SET (p. 67)

6(_

DATACODE

DISPLAY

OUTPUT SETTINGS (p. 70)

TV TYPE

DISP OUTPUT

CLOCK/_LANG (p. 71)

CLOCKSET*_

AREASET

DST SET/SUMMERTIME

LANGUAGESET*_

GENERAL SET (p. 72)

DEMONODE

CALIBRATION

A.SHUT OFF

REMOTECTRL*_

105

*_DCR-DVD 108/DVD608

*2 DCR-DVD308/DVD708

Also available during Easy Handycam operation.

*4 Only [SOUND SETTINGS] is available during Easy Handycam operation.

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VOLUME*_

BEEP*_

LCD BRIGHT

LCD BL LEVEL

LCD COLOR

VF B.LIGHT

MOVIESETTINGS

Touch @, tllen @.

If the item is not oil tile screen, touch A/V to change the page.

How to set

(HOME MENIJ) --+ page 62

@=_,/OPTION MENIJ) -..+ page 73

The default settings are marked with P,'.

When using tile NightShot plus/p.

37) or

[S. NIGHTSHOT PLS]/p.

78) functiott to record, you can record clearer images by setting [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], which emits infrared light (invisible), to [ON]/the default setting).

(J Notes

•

Do nol cover the inti'ared port wilh your fingers or other objects (p. 112).

• Rmnove lhe conversion lens (oplional).

• The maxinmm shooting dislance using

[NIGHTSHOT

LIGHTI

is about 3 in (10 tcet).

You can select att image quality of the movie from three levels.

IIQ

Records in high quality mode.

(gM (HQ)/

_sP

Records in standard quality mode.

(6M (SP))

Increases Ihe recording time (Long Play).

(3M (LP))

O Notes

• It you record in tile LP mode. the qualily of scenes may be degraded, or sccnes with quick movements may appear with a block noise when you play back lhe disc,

"_° Tips

• See page 14 on the expected recording time of each recording mode.

You can select the aspect ratio according to the TV connected.Refer

also to tile instruction mammls supplied with your TV.

4:3

Records images to the lidl screen on a 4:3

TV screen.

16:9 WIDE 0_'_.'9)

Records images to the lidl screen on a 16:9

(wide) TV screen.

O Notes

• _Vh¢311 you COlllleCI your Cillncordt3r 10 a

TV compatible wilh the lD-l/ff)-2 syslem and play back the disc. sel [TV TYPEI to [16:91. The TV switches lo fldl mode automalically.

Ret_sr also lo lhe instruclion manuals supplied with your

TV.

• Set [TV TYPEI corrcctly according lo lhe TV connecled tin playback (p. 70).

You can select the maxhnum zoom level in case you want to zoom greater than optical zoom magnification (p. 36). Note that the image quality decreases when you use the digital zoom.

W/M I .1

You can compensate for camera shake (the default setting is [ON]). Set

[STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( '0_' ) when using a tripod (optional), then the image becomes naturah

The riglu side of the bar shows the digital zooming factor.The zooming zone appears when you sdect the zooming level.

For DCR-DVD108/DVD608

_OFF

LIpto 40 x zoom is performed optically.

80,,

Up to 40 × zoom isperformed optically, and after that up to 80 × zoom is performed digitally.

2000x

Up to 40 × zoom is performed optically_and after that, up to 2,000 x zoom ix performed digitally.

For DCR-DVDa0g/DVD708

_OFF

Lipto 25 × zoom is performed optically.

50×

Up to 25 × zoom ixperformed optically, and after that up to 50 × zoom is perfl)rmed digitally.

2000×

Lipto 25 × zoom is performed optically, and after that, up to 2,000 × zoom ix performed digitally.

When this is set to ION] (the default setting), the shutter speed is automatically reduced to 1130 second when recording in

clark conditions.

AUTO

Displays the remaining disc indicalor for about 8 seconds described below.

in situalions such as Ihose

When your camcorder recognizes the remaining disc capacity with the POWER swilch set to _ (Movie).

When you press DISP/BATT INFO Io swilch Ihe indicalor from off Io on with the POWER swilch sel Io _ (Movie).

When you select the movie recording mode on the HOME MENU.

Always disphlys Ihe remaining disc indicalor.

Notes

• When ll_eremaining recor&,ble time tbr movies is less than 5 nlinutes, the indicalorslays on the screell.

Select ION] (the default setting) to display the recording date and time when you play back a disc on a device with a subtitle display function. Also refer to the instruction manual of the playback device.

,._

____

PHOTOSETTINGS

Touch (_), then @.

If the ilem is not on the screen, touch A/V

It) change the page.

How to set

(HOME MENU) -+ page 62

The default settings are marked with P,'.

512MB

1GB

2GB

900

2400

1800

4900

3750

10000

7400

19500

1200

2850

2450

5900

5000

12000

9500

23500

2850

7200

5900

14500

12000

30000

23500

59000 4GB

O Notes

• All numbers measured at the lbllowing settings:

Top: [FINE] is _lected h)r image quality.

Bottom: [STANDARD] is selecled lor inmge qualily.

• When using llle "Memol3' Stick Duo" made by

Sony Corporalion.

The number ofrecordable slill images varies depending on lhe recording environmenl.

l_ 1.ON (_L_.oM)

Records still images clearly.

VGA (0.3M) (vrGA)

Allows for the maximull/number of images to be recorded.

O Notes

• When tile picture ratio is changed to 16:9. the image size is changed 1o [[_ 0.TMI (_0.7M)

(p. 37).

• You call only select the inmge size lbr slill images.

"_" Tips

• Tile image size oi DCR-DVD108/DVD608

1o [VGA/(/.3M)]( V_VGA is set

Numberofstill imagesrecordableon

a "MemoryStickDuo"(approx.)

P, FINE

(FINE)

Records still images at the fine image quality level.

STANDARD

(STD)

Records still images at the standard image quality level.

l_SERIES

Assigns file numbers in seflucnce ew:n if the "Memory Stick Duo" is replaced with another one.

RESET

Assigns file numbers for each "Memory

Stick Duo"

64MR

128MB

256MB

120

325

245

650

445

1150

160

390

325

780

590

1400

390

980

780

1970

1400

3550

See page 64.

VIEWIMAGESSET

You can set this lunction when you use an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder.

HIGH(S+)

Makes the flash level higher.

m,,NORMAL(_ )

LOW(_-)

Makes lilt' flash level h)wcr.

Touch @, fl'len @.

If the item is not un the screen, luuch A/V lu change the page.

How to set

_" (HOME MENU) -+ page 62

@=_(OPTION MENU) --+ page 73

The default settings are marked witl'_ P,'.

You can set this lunctiou when you use 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] tu use this fimctiun.

O Notes

• The rcdeye reduction may not produce the desired ettcct due to individual diflcrcnces and other conditions.

During playback, displays the information

(data code) recorded automatically at Ihe lime uf recording.

_'OFF

Data code is not disphLved.

DATE/TIME

Displays the date and time.

CAMERADATA(below)

Displays camera scqting dahL

DATE/TINE

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[] Dale

[_Time

Continued._

67 CAMEBADATA

Movie

Still image

[] SteadyShot off

[] Brightness

[] White balance

[_ Gain

[] Shutter speed

[] Aperture value

[] Exposure

"_" Tips

• _ appears in the Ibllowing c_,ses: during displaying still images recorded using an exlernal flash (DCR-DVD308/DVD708).

during displaying still images recorded by another device using a flash.

• The data code is displaycxl on the TV screen if you connect your Calllcorder lo a

TV.

• The indicalor toggles lhrough the lbllowing

_quences as you press DATA CODE on the

Remole Commander: [DATE/TIMEI

[CAMERADATAI _- [OFFI /no indicalion)(DCR-DVD308/DVD708 ).

• Depending on the disc condition, bars [--:--:--I appear.

You can select the number of thumbnails that appear on the VISUAL INDEX screen.

P, ZOOM LINK

Change the numher of thumbnails 16 or 12) with the ZOOl])lever on your camcordeE*

6IMAGES

Displays thumhnails of 6 images.

12IMAGES

Displays thumhn:,ils of 12 images.

* You can operate with the zoom buttons on lhe

LCD fl'ame or on the Remote Commander

(For DCR-DVD30g/DVD708).

(itemstoadjustheepandthescreen)

Touch @, lhen @.

If the item is not on the screen, touch ,&/V

It) change Ihe page.

Howto set

"J_ (HOME MENU)

--*

page 62

@=_(OPTION MENU)

page 73

Tile default seltings are marked with P,'.

_" NORMAL

Standard brightness.

BRIGHT

Brightens the LCD screen.

0 Notes

• _XJllell you connect your CillllCOrder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selecled li)r the _tting.

• When you select [BRIGHTI, ballery lili: is slighlly rcduccd during recording.

• If you open tile LCD panel 180 degrces lo lace the screen outside and close the LCD panel 1o the canlcorder body, the setling becomes

[NORMALI automalically.

"_° Tips

• This acl.iustmenl does not all_ct tile recorded inlages in any way.

Touch 1_7/_

(p. 40[.

to atljusl tile x olulne

_ON

A mek)dy sounds when you stari/slop recording, or operate Ihe touch panel.

OFF

Cancels Ihe melody and shuller sound.

You can adjust the color of the LCD screen with

[_7/[_7.

Low intensity

"_" Tips

High intensity

• This a_/iustnlenl does not allcct tile recorded inlages in any way.

'._

You can adjust 1he brightness screen.

of 1he LCD

(_) Adjusl Ihe brightness wilh [_1[_.

@ Touch

[Ug].

"_° Tips

•

Tills adjtlsllllenl does mlages in any way.

lIOl _ll]'ecl lhe lecorded

You can adjttst the brighmess of the LCD screen' s backlighl.

You can atljust the blighlness of the xiewlinder.

_" NORMAL

Standard brightness.

BRIGHT

Brightens the vie_ finder screen.

0 Notes

• _'tlell yOll COllnect your Citlncorder to outside power sourccs, [BRlGHT] is automatically selected lin the _tting.

• When you select [BRIGHT], battery lili: is slightly rcduced during rccording.

Continued._

"_° Tips

• This adjustment does not Mlbct tile recorded images in any way.

OUTPUTSETTINGS

(itemsforwhenconnectingotherdevices)

Touch @, then @.

If tile item is not on tile screen, touch A/V to change the page.

How to set

(HOME MENU) --+ page 62

@=_(OPTION MENU) -...+page 73

The default settings are marked with P,'.

You need to convert the signal depending on the TV connected when playing back tile image. Tile recorded images are played back as lk_llewing illustrations.

16:{t

(Default setting for DCR-DVD308/

DVD708)

Select to view your inmgcs on a 16:9

(wide) TV.

Wide (16:9) images

4:3 images

4:3

(Default setting for DCR-DVD108/

DVD608)

Select to view your images on a 4:3 standard TV.

Wide (16:9) images

4:3 images

CLOCK/ LANG

(items to set clock and language)

Shows displays such as the time code on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder.

V-OUT/PANEL

Shows displays such as the tilllC code on the TV screen, LCD screen, and ill Ihe viewfinder.

Touch @, II;en @.

If the item is not on lhe screen, touch A/V

Io chau_e Ihe page.

How to set

_" (HOME MENU) -+ page 62

?_(OPTION MENU) -..+ page 73

See page 25.

You can atljust a time difference without stopping the clock.

Set your local area using A/V when using your camcorder overseas.

Refer to the world time difference on page

99.

3 g

You can change this setting without stopping the clock.

Set to [ON] to move the time forward

I hour.

You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen.

"_" Tips

• Your camcorder offers

IENGISIMPI

I

(simplified

English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options.

(Othersetupitems)

Touch (_), then @.

If the ilem is not on the screen, touch A/V

It) change the page.

How to set

_" (HOME MENU) -+ page 62

?._(OPTION MENU) -_ page 73

The default settings are marked with P,'.

_.5min

The camcordcr is automaticall.v turned off whet) you do not operate yotlr camcorder

R)r more than approximately 5 minutes.

NEVER

The camcorder is not atltomatically off.

turned

0 Notes

• "_Vhcll you COllnect your calncorder lo il wall outlet, [A.SHUTOFF] is aulonmtically set to

[NEVER].

The default setting is ION], allowing yott to

_iew the demonstration in about l0 minutes, after you Itlrn the POWER switch to _ (Moxie).

"_" Tips

• The demonstration will be suspended in siltlations such as those described below.

When you press START/STOP.

When you touch the screen during lhe

SialIS denlonstration again alter about

(Tile delllOnstration

I(/nlillules),

When you slide the disc cover open swilch.

When yotl rel/lOVe or inserl a 'memory

Stick

DIIO,

When you sel lhe POWER

(Still).

swilch to _'_

When you press _ (HOME)/I-_ (VIEW

IMAGES).

The default selling is ION], allowing you to use the supplied Remole Commander

(p. 114).

"_" Tips

• Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder hom responding to a COllllnalldsenl by another VCR remote COlllrol Ullit.

See page 1{)5.

Activatingfunctionsusingthe .OPTION MENU

The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you right-click tile mouse oil a computer.

Various ftmctions are displayed in the context of the operation.

1

While using your camcorder,

touch O=_=(OPTION)on the screen.

When the item you want is not onthe screen

Touch another lab. If you cannot find the item anywhere, lhe fimction does nol work under file situation.

O Notes

• Tile tabs and ilems that appear on the scrcen depend on the rccording/playback status ot your caillCold¢21 al the liille.

• Some ilems appear wilhout a tab.

• The OPTION MENU cannol be used during

Easy Handycam operalion.

@=-(OPTION)

Tab

Touch the desired item.

If you cannot find the desired item.

touch anolher tab to change the page.

-g

3 g

3

Change the setting, then touch

r5_1.

Continued._

73 A¢_iva_i_ f_io_s usi_ _he

_OPTION NENU {Continued)

See page 73 for setting operation.

tab

FOCUS

SPOTFOCUS

TELEMACRO

EXPOSURE

SPOTMETER

SCENESELECTION

WHITEBAL

COLORSLOWSHTR

tab

FADER

D.EFFECT

PICT.EFFECT

7_)

=_= tab

RECNODE

MICREF LEVEL

[]

IMAGE SIZE**

[]

QUALITY

SELF-TIMER

FLASH MODE**

* Items that are included

MENU.

** DCR-DVD3OS/DVD708 also in the HOME

(_4

7_)

(_6

(_(_

7_)

See page 73 for setting operation.

tab

DELETE

DELETEALL

tab

DIVIDE

ERASE

ERASEALL

MOVE

-- (A tab dependson the situation)

ADD

ADD ALL

PRINT

SLIDE SHOW

VOLUME

DATA CODE

(_9

SLIDESHOW SET

_AOO

_ADD ALL

-- (No tab)

COPIES

DATE/TIME

SIZE

DVD MENU

* [terns

that are included

MENU.

also in the HOME

Functionsset in the OPTIONMENU

Items you can set only on the OPTION

MENU will be described below.

Howto set

(HOME MENU)

--*

page 62

O_4--/OPTION MENU) _ page 73

The default settings are marked with P,'.

displayed correclly lens !oplional).) if you arc using

When the locus mode is switched autonlalic to

nlanual.

a conversion hom

When you set locus manually

You can select and atljust the focal point to aim it at a subject not located at the center of the screen.

You can a@lst 1he focus manually.

You c,_/n select this function also when you 'vv_t.ntto

focus on a certain subject intentionally.

@ Touch

[MANUAL].

appears.

@ Touch _ (focusing on close subjects)/

[_] lfocusing on distant sul_jects) to sharpen Ihe focus.

_ appears when Ihe lk)cus cannot be adjusted any closer_ and appears when tile lbcus cannot be a({justed farther away.

@ Touch rbTI.

To adjust the focus automatically,

[AUTO] -* _ in step @.

touch

Notes

• The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while mainlaining locus is about 1 cm (aboul 13/32 sharp in.) lor wide angle and about 80 cm/abom 2 5/8 tccl/for telephoto,

"_°

Tips

• It is easier to locus on the subject by moving tile power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) at[lust the locus, then towards W (wide to angle) to ac[iusl the zoom tot recording.

When you wahl to record a sut_iecl at close range, nlove the power zoom lever 1o W (wide angle), lhen adjusl lhe locus.

• The local distance intormatkm (the distance at which lhe sut!iect

is focused on. tot when il is dark and hard to adjust locus) appears for a t_w seconds in the tollowing cases.

Ill will not be

(_) Touch the subject on the screen.

appears.

@ Touch [END].

To adjust the focus automatically,

[AUTO] -* lEND] ill step @.

touch

0 Notes

• If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is automatically _l l_ [MANUAL],

This is useful to shoot small subjects, such as l]owers or insects.

You

C;lIlblur out backgrounds and the sut!ject stands out clearer.

When you set [TELE MACRO] to IONI

/T_), the zoom (p. 36) moves to the top of the T/telephoto) side automatically and allows recording subjects at a close distance as follows:

DCR-DVD 108/DVD608 down to about 43 cm (17 ill.)

DCR-DVD308/DVD708 down to about 38 cm (15 ill.)

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Continued._

75 Fu_io_s se_ i_ the OPTIONMENU

{go_i_e_}

To c:mcel, tottch [OFF], or zoom to wideangle/W side).

0 Notes

• When recoMing a distant subject, lbcusing may be difl]cuh and can take some time.

• A([iust the Rlcus manually ![FOCUSI.

p. 751 whml it is hard to locus automatically.

appears.

@ Touch IEND].

To return the setting to automatic exposure.

touch [AUTO] --+ [END] in step @.

0 Notes

• [lyou set [SPOT METER].

[EXPOSURE] is atltonlatically set to [MANUAL],

You can fix the brightness of an image utanually. Atljust ]EXPOSURE] when the subject is too bright or too clark relative to the background.

You can record images effeclively various situations with the [SCENE in

SELECTION] function.

AUTO

Select this to automatically record images effectively without the ]SCENE

SELECTION] function.

TWILIGHT* (_)

Select Ihis Io lake night view wilhotll losing Ihe ntood.

@ Touch [MANUAL].

(g) At!just the exposure by touching [_1

EE2

(_) Touch [_.

To return the setting to automatic exposure.

touch [AUTO] --+ [Uff] in step @.

CANDLE(_)

Select Ihis Io lake scene wiflloul losing cand]e lltood.

**SUNRISE&SUNSET*(@-)**

You can mljust attd fix the exposure to the su'c_ject, so that it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is strong contrast between the sul2ject attd the background, such as subjects in the spotlight on stage.

Select scenes

Ihis 1(5 reproduce such as stlnsets the am]osphere

(51 sunrises.

Select this I(5lake spectacular shols of fireworks.

(_) Touch the poinl where you want 1(5fix and at{justthe exposure on the screen.

LANDSCAPE_(I_7)

0 Notes

• The [WHITE you set [SCENE

BAL.

] setling

SELECTION].

is cleared when

Select to shoot distant suhjects clearly.

This setting also prevents your camcorder fiom lk)cusing on glass or metal mesh in windows that comes in between the camcorder and the subject.

PORTRAIT

(_-_)

Select to bring out the suhject such as people or flowers while creating a soft background.

SPOTLIGHT**

(@1

Select to prevent people's faces from appearing excessively white when sul_.jects

are lit by strong light.

Select Io minimize shakewhen shooting fast moving subjecls.

BEACH** (

)_'=

)

Select Io lake Ihe vivid blue of the ocean or a lake.

SNOW**

(_1

Select to take bright pictures of a white landscape.

is sol 1o JOCtlS Oll]y OH dislanl * Your cali/corder subjects.

** Your cali/corder subjects.

is set not to lOCllS on nearby

You can at]jusl the color balance to the brightness of the recording environmenl.

P, AUTO

The white balance is adjusted automatically.

OUTDOOR (_;q-'-)

The white balance is adjusted to be appropriate for the following recording conditions:

Ouldoors

Night views, neon signs and fireworks

Sunrise or sunset

Under daylight fhlorcscenl lamps

The white bahmce is adjusted to be appropri ite for the following

recording

conditions:

Indoors

At party scenes or studios where the lighting conditions change quickly

Undm video lamps in a studio, or under sodium lamps or incandescent-like color lamps

ONEPUSH(_=l.a)

The white bahmce will be a(ljusted according to the ambient light.

(_) Touch [ONE PUSH].

(_ 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.

(_) Touch [t_m_].

t_m_ flashes quickly.

When the white balance has been a(ljusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing.

P_

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Continued-_

77 Fu_io_s se_ i_ the OPTIONMENU

{go_fi_e_}

Notes

• Set [WHITE BAL. ] to [AUTO] or a_[iust tile cok)r in [ONE PUSH] under white or cool white fluorcscent lamps.

PUSHI _tting, continue to ffanle a while ohject

• Nm_ flashes slowly if [ONE PUSH] could not he set.

• When [ONE PUSHI was selected, if ixmztkeeps flashing al}er touching [_, set [WHITE BAL

I to [AUTOI.

• If you set [WHITE BAg. I, [SCENE

SELECTION] is automatically set to [AUTOf

"_° Tips

• It you change tile hattely pack with [AUTO]

_lected, or take yollr calllcorder Ollldoors af[er inside tl_ (or vice versa h select [AUTOI and aim your camcorder at a nearby white ohject fin.

abotll 10 seconds lor better color balance adj ustlnent,

• ff you change the ]SCENE SELECTION]

_ttings or nlove your canlcorder otltdoors during white balance setting with [ONE PUSHI, you need to repeat the [ONE PUSHI operation.

When you set [COLOR SLOW SHTR] to

[ON], you can record an image brighter in color even in dark places.

[-_'] appears on the screen.

To cancel [COLOR SLOW SHTR ], touch

[OFF].

Notes

• A@lst tile locus nlanually ([FOCUS], p. 75) when it is hard to l_cus autonlatically.

• Tile shutter spe_d of your camcorder changes depending on the brighmess, which nlay rcsu]l in a slowdown of the motion of tile inlage.

to [ON] while the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (p. 37) is also set to ON.

S{_ appears on the screen.

To return to the nonnal setting, set IS.

NIGHTSHOT PLS] to [OFF].

Notes

• Do not use IS. NIGHTSHOT PLS] in hright places. This nlay ca,use a malfimction.

• Do not cover tile inliared port with your fingers or other ohjects (p. I 12).

• Adjust the lbcus manually ([FOCUSI, p. 75) when it is hard to locus automatically.

• The shuttcr speed of your canlcorder changes depending on the brightness, which may resuh

ill a slowdown of tile nlotion of tile image,

You can record a transition with the following effects addin_ to the interval between scenes.

(_) Select the desired effect in [STBY] (during fiJding in) or [REC] (during fading out) mode, then touch [_].

@ Press START/STOP.

The fader indicator stops fl ishing and disappears when the fade is complete.

To cancel the fader before starting the operation, touch [OFF] in step @.

If you press START/STOP.

the setting is canceled.

Fading out

WHITE FADER

Fading in

BLACK FADER

The ilnage will be recorded at a nmximum of 16 times the sensitivily of NightShot plus recording if you sel IS. NIGHTSHOT PLS]

[OLD appears with an old movie-type atmusphere tu your

[novies.

To cancel [D.EFFECT], tuuch [OFF].

Press PHOTO to record still images when

[SELF-TIMER] is set to [ON] and appears.

To cancel the count down. touch [RESET].

Tu cancel the self-timer, select [OFF].

"_"

Tips

• You can also operate by pressing PHOTO on the Remote Commander (p. 114) (DCR-

DVD308/DVD708).

You can add special effects to an image during recurdh/g or pl0.yb0.ck.

0.ppears.

I,,.OFF

Does not use [PlCT.EFFECT] setting.

SEPIA

Images appear ill sepia.

B&W

hnages appear ill black and white.

PASTEL

You can set this function when you use all external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder.

Attach the external flash to the Active hlterface

Shoe

(p. 112).

P,ON(_,)

Flashes every time.

AUTO

Flashes automatical]5_ 3 huages appear as a pale paslel drawing.

3 g

You can select the microphone level lk_r recording sound.

Select [LOW] when you want tu record exciting and powerful suuud ill a concert hall. etc.

I,,.NORMAL

Records

_ ario/IS surro/ind so/inds, converting them into the certain level.

LOW (1_1

Records surround sound faithfiflly.

setting is not suitable l_/r recording conversations.

This

The self-timer records a still image aboul

I0 seconds after being sel.

What youcan dowith Windowscomputer

When you install tile "Picture Motion

Browser" oil a Windows computer from tile supplied CD-ROM. you can enjoy tile following operations.

"_"Tips

• See page 84 when you use a Macintosh

COlllputer.

The "First Step Guide" is an instruction manual you can refer to on your computer.

This describes basic operations, l?'om initial hookup of your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the first time you use the software "Picture

Motion Browser" stored on the CD-ROM

(supplied).

Referring to "Installing the "First Step

Guide'"' (p. 81), start the "First Step

Guide", then lidlow lhe instructions.

The Help guide explains all tile fimctions of all the software applications.

Refer to tile

Help guide liar further detailed operations after reading tile "First Step Guide" thoroughly.

To display the Help guide, click Ihe [] mark on the screen.

• Importing moviestaken with your camcorder

•

Viewing movies imported to a computer

You can man ige movies and still images by date and time of shooting, and select movies or still images you want to view as thumbnails. These thumbnails can be enlarged and played ill a slide show.

• Editing images imported to a computer

•

Creating an original DVD

You can create an original DVD from image data imported from your camcorder.

•

Copying a disc

--* Video Disc

Copier

You can copy all the images taken with your camcordcr.

on a disc

When using "Picture Motion Browser"

OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional,

Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP

Professional or WiMows XP Media Center

Edition

Standard installation is required.

Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment.

CPU:lntel Pentium II1 1 GHz or faster.

Application:

DirectX 9.0c or later (This product is based on DirectX technology. It is necessary to have DirectX installed.)

Sound system:

Direct Sound compatible sound card

Memory: 256 MB or more

Hard disk:

Disc volume required fur installation:

Approximately 600 MB (5 GB or more may be necessary when creating DVD videos.)

Display: DirectX 7 or later-compatible card, Minimum 1024 x 768 dots, High vide()

Color (16 bit color)

Others: v) USB port (this must be provided as standard, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0

compatible) is recommended), Disc drive that can burn DVDs

(CD-ROM

drive required l_)r software installation)

Whenplayingstillimagesrecorded

on a "MemoryStickDuo"on a computer

OS:

Microsol_ Windows 2000 PrufessionaL

Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP

Professional or Windows XP Media Center

Edition

Standard

installation

is required.

Operation

is not assured if the above

has been upgraded.

CPU:

MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster

Others:

_ USB port (this must be provided as standard)

O Note

• Operations are not guaranteed on all the rt2c,Onlll lcllded ell_, irOllll/enl s.

For example, other open or background applications running on currently may limil product perlormance.

"_° Tips

• If your compuler has a Memory Stick slot. inserl the 'Memoly Stick Duo" on which slill images are recorded into the Memol3' Stick Duo

Adaplor (optional), then insert il into l13e

Memory Stick slot on your compuler to copy still images to the compuler.

• When using a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" and your computer is not compalible with it. connect your camcorder with the USB calble instead of using the Memol3' Stick slot on the computer.

Installingthe "First

Step Guide"and software

You need to install the "First Step Guide" and software to your Windows computer before

connecting your camcorder to the computer.

Tile installation is required only fur tile first time.

Contents to be installed and procedures may differ depending on your OS.

"_° Tips

• See page 84 when you use a Macintosh coil

IpMtt3F,

Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer.

," Turn on the computer.

O Notes

• Log on _,s Administrators lor installation.

• Close _dl applications running on tl_e computer heR)re installing the soltware.

3

Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer.

Tile inslall,'.tliou screeu appears.

If the screen does

not appear

@ Click [StartL then click [My

Computer].

(For Windows 2000, double-click [My Computer].)

@ Double-click [SONYPICTUTIL

(CD-ROM)

(disc drive).*

(E:)I

* [)rive names (such as (E:)) may wu3, depending on the computer.

Continued._

I_staH[_ the °°First S_÷pGNU÷" a_ sof_war÷/Co_ti_ued)

Click [FirstStepGuide].

5 Select the desired language and the model name of your camcorder

from the pull-down

menu.

6

Click [FirstStepGuide(HTML)].

Installation starts.

When [Save is complete] appears, click

[OK] to finish the installation.

Check your area and country/ region, then click [Next].

Tile software is set up for your selected country/region.

Read [License Agreement], select

[I accept the terms of the license agreement] when you agree, then click [Next].

Connect your camcorder to your computer via a USB cable, then click [Next] on the connection confirmation screen.

To install the "First Step Guide" in

PDF

In step

6,

click [FirstStepGuide(PDF)].

To install the software "Adobe

Reader" to display the PDF file

In step 6, click [Adobe(R) Reader(R)].

1

Perform steps 1 to 3 in "Installing

the "First

Step Guide'"' (p. 81).

Click [Install],

3

Select the language for the application to be installed, then click [Next].

O Notes

• E_cnif a screen prompting you to restart your colnp/iter appears, you do llOt lleed to l'CS[arl it _ll this lftll¢.

Regtiu't NO/IF after completing the installation..

comp/iter

Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

Depending on the computer, you may need to install third party software

(shown below). If the installation screen appears, follow the instructions to install the required software.

• SonicUDFReader

Software required Io recognize a DVD-RW

(VR mode)

• WindowsMedia Format9 Series

Softy, are required to create a DVD

• MicrosoftDirectX 9.0c

Software required to h:utdle movies

Restart the computer if required to complete the iustallation.

Tile short-cut icons, such as [ _3 ]

(Picture Motion Browser), appear on the desktop.

Remove the CD-ROM from the

disc drive of your computer.

Viewing "First Step

Guide"

"_° Tips

• See page 84 when you use a Macintosh

COlllputer,

To view "First Step Guide" on your computer.

Microsoft lnteruet Explorer

Vet.6.0

or later is recommended.

Double-click the shortcut of "First Step

Guide" on the desktop.

"_° Tips

• You can also start this progranl by selecting

[Start] _=- [Programsl (tAll Programs] lor

Windows XP) _ [Sony Picture Utility]

[Firsl Step Guidel --+ l_)lder with model name ol your camcorder _ HTML version oi "First

Step Guide."

• To view "First Step Guide" in HTML without installing, copy the desired language lblder hom the [FirslSlepGuideJ lolder on the CD-ROM, and then double-click [lndex.lan_l].

• Relcr to the PDF version ol "Firsl Slep Guide" in the lbllowing cases:

When printing the desired lopics ol "First

Slep Guide"

When "First Step Guide" is not displayed correctly due to the browser selting even in recollllnended ellvirolllllenl.

When the HTML version oi "Firsl Slep

Guide" CallllOl be inslalled.

"_° Tips

• Refer to the "First Step Guide" I_1"how to remove lhe USB cable.

After you install the software, a shortcut icon for tile customers registration website is created on the desktop.

• Once you register on Ille website, you can gel secure aud useful customer support.

http://www.sony.neffregistration/di/

Motion Browser.

visil the followhl_

URL:

• For the information about Picture hltp://www.sony.nel/supporl<lisoft/

Usinga Macintosh computer

Yuu can copy tile still images frum the

"Memory Stick Duo" to tile Macintosh.

Install "First Step Guide" in the supplied

CD-ROM.

0 Notes

• The supplied sotiwar_ _ "Picture Motion

Browser" does not operate on Mac OS.

• Ret)r 1o 'First Slep Guide" lot the delails on connecting your calncorder to the computer and copying the still images.

To copy still images from a "Memory

Stick Duo"

OS: Mac OS 9.119.2 or Muc OS X (v 10.11

v10.21vlO.3/v10.4).

Others: {_USB port (1hismtlsI be provided as standard)

The "First Step Guide" is an instruction mauual you cau refer to on your computer.

This describes basic operations, frum initial hookup of your camcorder and computer and making setting.

Referring tu "Installing the "First Step

Guide,'"' start the "First Step Guide," then follow the iuslructious.

Copy "FirstStepGuide(PDF)," stored in tile desired language in the [FirstStepGuide] folder, tu your computer.

Duuble_click "FirstStepGuide(PDF)."

If no software for viewing PDF files is installed on your computer, you can duwuload Adobe Reader from the following website: http://www.adobe.com/

Troubfesflooh_g

Troubleshooting

If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use tile following table to troubleshoot tile problem.

If the problenl persists, disconnect the power sottrce and contact your Sony dealer.

• Overall operation,/Easy Handycam opemlion/

Rctllole Commander.

.....................................

• Balterie,_/Power sources ................................

• LCD scrcenkiewfinder .................................

• Discs/"Memory Stick Duo" ..........................

• Recording ......................................................

• Playing back on your camcorder .................. 90

• Playing back a disc on other devices ..............

• Editing movies on the disc ..............................

• Dubbing/Edifing/Connecling to other devices ..

.......................................................................

• Connecting to a computer .............................

• Functions that cannot be used simuhaneously

.......................................................................

The power does

not

turn on.

• Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 22).

• Connect the plug of the AC Adaptor to Ihe wall outlet (p. 22).

The camcorder

does not operate

even when the power is set to on.

• It takes a f_.'_ seconds for your camcorder to be ready to shoot after the power is turned on. This is not a mallhnction.

• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet or remove the battery' pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute. If the functkms still do not work, press the RESET button (p. 113) using a sharp-pointed object.

(If you press the RESET button, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset.)

• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it R)r a while ill a cool place.

Buttons do not work.

• During Easy Handycam operation, the following buttons/fimctions are not available.

BACK LIGHT button (p.37)

Playback zoom (p.41)

Turning the LCD backlight on and off

(pressing and holding the DISP BATT/

INFO button fi)r a l_.w seconds) (p.27)

The _ (OPTION) button is not displayed.

• The OPTION MENU cannot he used during

Easy Handycam operation.

The menu settings have been

changed.

•

Most menu items automatically return to their default settings during Easy Handycan/ operation.

• The R)llowing menu items are fixed during

Easy Handycam operation:

Movie recording mode: [SPI

[ [] QUALITY] lbr still images: ]FINE]

]DATA CODE]: [DATE_IME]

Recording format lbr DVD-RW: ]VIDEO]

• The lbllowing menu items return to their default settings if the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours:

[FOCUS]

[SPOT FOCUS]

]EXPOSURE]

]SPOT METER]

[SCENE SELECTION]

]WHITE BAL. ]

[MICREF LEVEL]

-4

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Even if you press EASY, menu

settings do not switch to their

defaults automatically.

• Follo_ing menu settings remain as they were set even during Easy Handycam operation.

]FILE NO. ]

]VOLUME]

[TV TYPE]

[ _ DISPLAY]

[BEEP]

[SUB-T DATE]

[CLOCK SET]

]AREA SET]

[DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME]

]WIDE SELECT] *

[DEMO MODE]

IFLASH MODE] **

[ _ LANGUAGE SET]

• DCR-DVD IOg/DVD608

•*DCR-DVD3Og/DVD70g

Your camcorder vibrates.

• Vibration occurs (h.,pending on tile condition of the disc. This is not a malfimction.

A vibration is felt in your hand or a faint sound is heard during operation.

• This is not a mallhnction.

A motor sound is heard in the camcorder when the disc cover is closed without a disc.

• Your camcordcr is trying to recognize the disc. This is not a malfunction.

Your camcorder gets warm.

• This is because the po_ er has been turned on

R)r a long time. This is not a malfunction.

Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while ill a cool place.

The supplied Remote Commander

does not function

(DCR-DVD308/

DVD708).

• Set IREMOTE CTRLI to ION] (p. 72).

• Insert a battery, into the battery holder with the +1 polarities correctly matching the +_ marks (p. 114).

• 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 fimction properly.

Another DVD device malfunctions when you use the supplied Remote

Commander (DC R-DVD308/DVD708).

• Seh:ct a commander mode other than DVD 2 for your DVD device, or cover tile sensor of your DVD device with black paper.

The power abruptly turns off.

• When ap?roximatcly 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder is auton/atically turned off

(A.SHUT OFF). Change the setting of

[A.SHUT OFF] (p. 72), or turn on the power again, or use fl_eAC

Adaptor.

• Charge the battery pack (p. 22).

The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged.

• Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)

(p. 22).

• Attach tile battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 22).

• Connect the power cord to the wall outlet

properly.

• The battery charge is completed (p. 22).

The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged.

• Attach the battery Dack to the camcordcr correctly (p. 22). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer. The batteU pack may be damaged.

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 i malfunction.

• The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the batte U again. If the problem persists, replace the batte U pack with a new one (p. 22).

• The indicated time may not be correct depending on the environment of use.

The battery pack is quickly discharged.

• The temperature of the environment is too high or low. This is not a mallhnction.

• The batte U pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the batte U pack with a new one (p. 22).

Menu items are grayed out.

• You cannot select grayed items in the current recording/playback status.

• Some functions cannot be used simultaneously (p. 92).

The image in the viewfinder is not clear.

• Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the image appears clearly (p. 27).

The image in the viewfinder has disappeared.

• Close the LCD paneh No image is displayed in the viewfinder when the LCD panel is open (p. 27).

A dotted line appears on the LCD screen.

• This is not malfunction and does not :,fl_:ct recorded images.

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 for DCR-DVD308/DVD7/)8) (p. 27).

The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all.

• Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION])

(p. 105).

The disc cannot be removed.

• Make sure the power source (battery pack or

AC Adaptor) is connected correctly (p. 22).

• The disc is damaged or is dilly with fingerprints, etc. In this case, it may take up to 10 minutes to remove the disc.

• The temper iture of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place.

• Finalizing is interrupted by turning off your camcorder.

W/irn on your camcorder and remove the disc after finalizing is completed

(p. 46).

Images cannot be deleted.

• The maximum number of images that you can delete on the index screen at one time is

100.

• hnages cannot be deleted depending on the type and recording lbrmat of a disc (p. 15,

48).

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Remaining disc space indicator is not displayed.

• Sol I_ REMAININ(;I to IONI to alw _ys display the remaining disc spaceindicator

/p. 65).

The indicators the recording of the format screen are grayed out.

disc type on the LCD and

• The disc may have been created other than your camcorder.

You can play back with your camcorder, but you cannot record additional scenes.

You cannot operate

functions

the "Memory

Stick Duo." using

• If you use a "Memory Stick Duo" formatted on a computer, fornmt it again on your camcorder (p. 60).

You cannot delete or format the

"Memory

Stick Duo."

• Tile maximum number of images that you can delete on the index screen at one time is

100.

• You cannot delete still images that have write-protection set by another device.

Data

file

name

is incorrect flashing

• Tile file may bc corrupted.

• The file format may not be supported by your camcorder.

Use the supported file lk)rmat (p. 101 ).

Refer also to "Discs/"Memory

(p. 87).

Stick Duo ....

Pressing START/STOP does not record movies on the disc.

• The playback screen i,_ displayed.

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 or format the disc IDVD-RW/DVD+RW only, p. 59). Or delete the unnecessary images (p. 48).

• When you are using one of the following discs alter finalizing it, make the disc to be able to record additional scenes (p.6t)). Or use a new disc.

DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)

DVD+RW

• 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 ill a cool place (p. 105).

You cannot record a still image.

• The playback screen is displayed. Set your camcorder to recording standby (p. 35).

• The "Memory Stick Duo" has run out of space. Use a new "Memory Stick Duo" or format the "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 60). Or delete the unnecessary images (p. 49).

• You cannot record a still image on a disc on your camcorder.

The ACCESS lamp lights up even when you stop recording.

• Your camcorder is recording the scene you have just shot on tile disc.

The recording angle looks different

(DCR-DVD308/DVD708).

• The recording angle may look different depending on the mode of your camcorder.

This is not a malfimction.

The actual recording time for movie is less than the expected approximate recording time of a disc.

• Depending on an o/!iect, such as a fast moving ol_iect,the time available for recording may shorten (p. 14).

The recording stops.

• The tcmpcnmue of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it R)r a while in a cool place.

• Moisture condensation has occurred with the disc. Turn off your camcorder and leave it about I hour in a cool place (p. 105).

There is a time difference between the point where you press START/

STOP and the point that the recorded movie starts/stops.

• On your camcordcr, there may bca 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 (16:9/4:3) cannot be changed. (DCR-DVD308/

DVD708)

• You cannot changethe movie aspectratio if your disc is DVD+RW.

The auto focus does not function.

• Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 75).

• The recording conditions ,re not suitable for auto focus. A(!iu',l the focus mamlally

(p. 75).

[STEADYSHOT]

does not function.

•

Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 65).

• [STEADYSHOT] may not be able to compensate for excessive vibrations.

The BACK LIGHT function

does not

function.

• The BACK LIGHT function cannot bc used during Easy Handycam operation.

Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on the screen.

• The spots appear _qlcn you are recording with [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS] or [COLOR

SLOW SHTR]. This is not a malfimction.

The color of the image is not correctly displayed.

• Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS s_ itch to OFF

/p. 37).

The screen image is bright, and the subject does not appear on the screen.

• Sel Ihe NIGHTSHOT PLUS swilch to OFF

(p. 37).

The screen image is dark, and the subject does not appear on the screen (DCR-DVD308/DVD708).

• Press md hokl DISP/BATT INFO for a fc_ seconds to turn on Ihe backlight (DCR-

DVD308/DVD708) (p. 27).

Undesirable

flicker

occurs.

• This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lainD or mercury lamp. This is not malfimction.

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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 malliu_ction.

A vertical white line may appear on an image taken in bright light.

• This phenomenon is called the smear effect.

This is not a malfimction.

Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen.

• Set [STEADYSHOT] to

IOFEI

(p. 65).

[S. NIGHTSHOT

PLS] cannot be

operated.

• Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS s_itch to ON

/p. 37).

[COLOR SLOW SHTR] does not operate correctly.

• [COLOR SLOW SHTR] may not operate correctly in total darkness. Use NightShot plus or [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS].

You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL].

• You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] _xhcn:

The LCD panel is closed on your camcorder with the LCD screen facing out.

The power is supplied from the AC

Adaptor.

You cannot use [WIDE SELECT]

(DCR-DVDt 08/DVD608).

• You cannot use [WIDE SELECT] if your disc is DVD+RW.

You cannot play back a disc.

• Turn the POWER switch to turn on your camcordcrand press [] (VIEW" IMAGES).

• On the HOME MENU, touch [_ (VIEW"

IMAGES), then ]VISUAL INDEX].

• Check out the disc compatibility (p. 14).

• Insert a disc with the recording side facing your camcorder (p.28).

• The disc that was recorded, lkmnatted, of finalized on other devices may not be played back on your camcorder.

The playback image is distorted.

• Clean the disc using a sofl cloth (p. 10l).

Still images stored on a "Memory

Stick Duo" cannot be played back.

• Still images cannot he 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. 102).

• Still images recorded on other devices may not be played back. This is not a malfunction

(p. 102).

"[_"

is indicated on an image in the

VISUAL INDEX screen.

• Loading of the data may haw' l_dlcd. It may be indicated correctly when you turn off the power and then turn it on again, or repeat removing and inserting the "Memory Stick

Duo" a couple of times.

• This may ,ppear on still images recorded on other devices, edited on a computer, etc.

No sound or only a quiet sound is heard when playing back a disc.

• Turn up the volume (p. 4t/).

• Sound is not output when the LCD screen is closed. Open Ihe LCD screen.

• When you record sound with [MICREF

LEVEf=] (p. 79) sel Io [LOW], tile recorded sound may be difficult to hear.

Playback does not move to the previous scene when you press

141_1.

• llph@>ack crosses 2 titles made automatically by you* camcorder when is pressed, playback m,y not move to the previous scene. Select the desired scene front the inenu screen. Refer to the instruction rl'mimaloI the playback de,,ice for filrther information.

You cannot play back the disc, or the disc

is not

recognized.

• Clean the db,c using a ",oft cloth (p. I[1/).

• Finalize the disc (p. 44).

• A disc recorded in VR mode cannot be played back on a device Ihat does not support VR mode. Check the compatibility in the instruction manual of the playback device.

The playback image is distorted.

• Clean the disc using a soil cloth (p. I0l ).

"[_"

is indicated on an image in the

DVD menu.

• Lmding ol" the dau, ro.ay have failed when the disc was finalized.

For the following discs, make the disc capable of additional recording (p. 60), then remake the DVD menu by finalizing the disc again (p. 47).

The DVD menu may be displayed correctly.

DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)

DVD+RW

Playback between

freezes for an instant the scenes.

• The image may freeze for an instant between scenes depending on the device being used.

This is not a malfunction.

• In case of a DVD+R DL, the image may freeze for an instant when the recording layer changes.

This is not a malhmction.

Unable to edit.

•

Your disc may not bc configured for editing data (p. 15).

•

There ,re 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.

• You cannot copy or move the hnages between a disc and a "Memory Stick Duo."

Scenes cannot be added in the

Playlist.

• The disc is full, or Ihe added scenes exceed

999. Delete unnecessary scenes (p. 52).

• You cannot add still images in the Playlist.

A movie cannot be divided.

• A movie that is too short cannot bc divided.

•

A movie protected on another device cannot be divided.

A scene cannot be deleted.

•

Your disc may not be configured for deleting data (p. 15).

• You cannot delete too'vie during the Easy

Handycam operation.

• A scene protected on another device cannot be deleted.

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Unable to copy the images

from

a disc

to a "Memory

Stick Duo."

• You cannot copy a movie from a disc to a

"Memory Stick Duo" as a still image during playback on your camcorder.

Unable to finalize.

• B ,ttcry is running out during finalizing.

Use the AC Adaptor.

• The disc has already been finalized.

In the case of following discs, follow the required procedure to record additional material

(p. 60):

DVD-RW

(VIDEO

mode)

DVD+RW

Unable

to [UNFINALIZE].

• [UNFINALIZE] is not awdh,ble for the l_dlowing types of disc:

DVD-RW (VR mode)

DVD+RW

DVD-R

DVD+R DL

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 olher devices.

You cannot dub correctly.

• The A/V connecting cable is not connected properly. Make sure that the A/V connecting cable is connected to the properjack, i.e. to the input jack of another device for dubbing a image from your camcorder (p. 54).

When using the movies on a disc, a computer does not recognize your camcorder.

•

Install Picture Motion Browser (p. 82).

• Disconnect the 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.

Cannot use the supplied software,

Picture Motion Browser, on the

Macintosh computer.

• You cannot use Picture Motion Browser on a

Macintosh.

• The following list shows examples of unworkable combinations of flmctions and nlentl items.

You cannot hear the sound.

• When you arc using the S VIDEO plug, make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting cable are connected (p. 42).

The aspect ratio of the playback is not correct when connecting your camcorder to the TV.

• Set [TV TYPE] depending on your TV

(p. 42, 7//).

BACK LIGHT

WIDE SELECT* [OLD MOVIE]

[SCENE

SELECTION]

[SPOT FOCUSI

]SPOT METER],

]FIREWORKS 1,

]MANUAL] in

[EXPOSURE]

NightShot plus,

[S. NIGHTSHOT PLS],

[COLOR SLOW

SHTR],

[OLD MOVIE], [TELE

MACRO]

]SCENE SELECTION]

[SPOT METER] NightShot plus,

IS. NIGHTSHOT PLS]

[EXPOSURE] NightShot plus,

[S. NIGHTSHOT PLS]

[WHITE BAL. ] NightShot plus,

[S. NIGHTSHOT PLS]

[S.NIGHTSHOT

[FADER], [D.EFFECT]

PLS]

[COLOR SLOW [FADER],

SHTR] [D.EFFECT], [SCENE

SELECTION]

[FADER] [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS],

[COLOR SLOW

SHTR], [D.EFFECT],

[CANDLE],

[FIREWORKS]

[D.EFFECT]

[OLD MOVIE]

[S. NIGHTSHOT PLS],

[COLOR SLOW

SHTR], [FADER]

[SCENE SELECTION],

[PICT.EFFECT]

[PICT.EFFECT] [OLD MOVIE]

[TELE MACRO] [SCENE SELECTION]

[AUTO SLW

SHUTTR]

[WIDE

SELECT]**

[S. NIGHTSHOT PLS],

[SCENE SELECTION],

[COLOR SLOW

SHTR], [D.EFFECT]

[OLD MOVIE]

* DCR-DVD308/DVD708

** DCR-DVD 108/DVD608

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Warningindicatorsand messages

If indicators appear on tile LCD screen or in

the viewfinder,

Some symptoms check the %llowing. you can fix by yourself.

the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of times.

COlltact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service 151cility.

C:(or E:) r-iK]:r-lr-i (Self-diagnosis

display)

C:04:r-113

• The battery

"lnfoLITHIUM" pack is not an battery pack.

Use an

•

"InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (p.1(t3).

Connect the DC plug of the AC

Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your camcorder securely (p.22).

C:13:r-113

• The disc is faulty. Use a compatible disc with your camcorder (p.14).

• The disc is dirty or has scratches on it.

Clean the disc with the supplied cleaning cloth (p.lO]).

C:32:FqD

• Symptoms that are not described above have occurred. Remove tile disc and insert it again, then operate your camcorder again.

• Remove the power source. Reconnect it again and operate your camcorder again.

• Wtlrn on your camcorder again.

E:20:rqD / E:31 :r-if] / E:61 :FIE] /

E:62:rqD / E:91 :r-if] / E:94:rqD

• A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony sep. ice facility.

hfform them of the 5-digit code, which starts from "E."

101-0001 (Warning

indicator pertaining

to files)

Slow flashing

• The fih.' is damaged.

• The file is unreadable.

(_ (Warning

indicator pertaining to

discs)

Slow flashing

• A disc is not inserted.*

• Less than 5 minutes remains fi)r recording movies.

• A disc that cannot be read or written is inserted, such as the single-sided disc inserted inside out.

Fast flashing

• An unrecognizable disc is inserted.*

• A finalized DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/

DVD+RW is insmled into your camcorder during recording standby.

• The disc is fully recorded.*

• The disc recorded in the different TV color system from your camcorder is inserled when _ (Movie) is selected.*

_--(You need to remove the disc)*

Fast flashing

• An unrecognizable disc is inserted.

• The disc is fully recorded.

• An error might have occurred with tile disc drive in your camcorder.

• A finalized disc is inserted.

c\_ (Battery

level warning)

Slow flashing

• The battery pack is nearly used up.

• Depending on the operating, environment, or battery conditions, ¢_\_ may flash, even if there are approximately 20 minutes remaining.

[|,-J(High temperature warning)

Slow flashing

• The temperature of your camcorder is getting higher. Turn off your camcorder and leave it R)r a while ill a cool place.

Fast flashing*

• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while ill a cool place.

(Warning indicator pertaining to

"Memory

Stick Duo")

• No "MemoryStick Duo" is inserted

(p. 29).

g_ (Warning

indicators pertaining to

"Memory Stick Duo" formatting)*

• The "Memory Stick Duo" is damaged.

• The "Memory Stick Duo" is not formatted correctly (p. 60, I01 ).

(Warning indicator pertaining to incompatible

"Memory

Stick Duo")*

• An incompatible "Memory Stick Duo" is inserted (p. 101).

o-, (Warning indicator pertaining to the write-protect

of the "Memory

Stick Duo")*

• The write-protect tab on the "Memory

Stick Duo" is set to lock (p. 102).

• Access to the "MemoU Stick Duo" was restricted on another device.

(Warning indicator pertaining to the flash)

Fast flashing

•

There is something wrong _ith the flash.

'_& (Warning

indicator pertaining to camera-shake warning)

• The mlount of lights is not sufficient, so camera-shake easily occurs. Use the flash.

•

The camcoKler is unsteady, SO canlerashake easily occurs. Hold the camcorder steady with both hands and shoot the image. However, note that the camera-shake warning indicator does not disappear.

* You hear a melody when the warning indicators appear on the screen (p. 69).

If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions.

• Disc

_--Recording

on disc disabled.

• A mallhmction has occ/irrcd with the disc and the disc cannot be used.

Playback prohibited.

• You are trying to play back an inc(mlpatible disc with VoLIrcamcorder.

• You am trying to play back an image recorded with a copyright protection signah

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Waraia# iadicatars a_d messa#es {8a[_tia_ed}

@ _-- Need

to unfinalize disc.

• To record on the finalized DVD-RW

IVIDEO model unfinalize it (p. 60).

@ _- Disc

error.

Remove disc.

• Your c;imcorder cannot recogniTe disc, because the disc is incon/patible or has scratches.

the

@ _-- Disc error. Unsupported

format.

• The disc recorded in the different format code from your camcorder.

Formatting the disc may enable you to use tile disc on your camcorder IDVD-

RW/DVD+RW only) (p.59).

• "Memory Stick Duo"

_1 Reinsert

the Memory Stick.

• Reinsert the "Memory Stick Duo" a few times.

If even then the indicator flashes, the "Memory Stick Duo" could be damaged.

Try with another

"Memory

Stick Duo."

_]This formatted

Memory Stick is not correctly.

• Check the format, then format the

"Memory Stick Duo" with your camcorder if necessary (p. 60, 101).

Memory Stick

folders are full.

• You cannot create folders exceeding

999MSDCF.

You cannot create or delete created folders using your camcorder.

• You will have to lk)rmat the "Memory

Stick Duo" (p. 60)_ or delete them using your cotilptlter.

• PictBridgecompliantprinter

Not connected to PictBridge compatible printer.

• Switch off the printer and switch it on agfim then disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it.

Cannot print.

Check the printer.

• Switch off the printer and switch it on again, then disconnect tile USB cable and reconnect it.

• Others

No further selection is possible.

• You can select up to 100 im:_gcs only when: deleting images editing the playlist printing still images

Data protected.

• The disc has been protected with another device.

Cannot divide.

• You cannot divided a movie that is extremely short.

Recovering

data z_x Avoid any

vibration.

• YolJr caiilcordcr tries to recover data automatically if the data writing was not perlk)rmed properly.

Cannot recover data on disc.

• Writing data to the disc has failed.

Attempts were made to recover the data, but they were unsuccessflfl.

Please wait.

• This is displayed it"the disc removal process takes time. Turn on the camcorder and leave it for about 10 minutes, preventing vibration.

--I

Md#irma, __torm_io_

Usingyourcamcorderabroad

Powersupply

You c_ln use your cauworder in auy couutries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the

AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/hi) Hz range. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor

[a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b].

AC-L2OO/L2OOB [a] [b]

On TV color systems

Your camcorder is an NTSC-system-based camcorder.

If yuu want to view the playback image un a TV, it must be an

NTSC-system-based TV with an AUDIO/

VIDEO input .jack.

NTSC

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Bahama Islands, Bolivia,

Canada, Central America,

Chile, (k)lombia, Ecuador,

Guyana, Jamaica, Japam Korea,

Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A.,

Venezuela, etc.

Australia, Austria, Belgium,

China, Czech Republic,

Denmark, Finlan& Germany,

Holland, Hong Kong, Hungau_

PAL llaly, Kuwait Malaysia, New

Zealand, Norway, Poland,

Portugal, Singapore, Slowkk

Republic, Spain, Sweden,

Switzerland, Thailand, United

Kingdom, etc.

PAL- M Brazil

PAL- N Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay.

Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Dan,

SECAM lraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.

Setting to the local time

You can easily set tile clock to Ihe loc:d time by selling a lime difference when using your camcorder abroad. Sel _ (SETTINGS) -...+[(TLOCK/_LANG] -...+[AREA SET] and [DST

SET]/[SIJMMERTIME] on the HOME MENU (p. 71).

World time difference

+06:00

+06:30

+07:00

+08:00

+09:00

+09:30

+I0:00

GMT

+01:00

+02:00

+03:00

+03:30

+04:00

+04:30

+05:00

+05:30

IAsbon. I.ond<>n

Belfi n. PaJis

Helsinki.

Cairo.

Is_anbtH

Moscow.

Nail obi

I_hl_m

Abu Dhabi.

Baku

KabtH

Kalachi, Islamabad

CaJculla.

New Delhi

Almaly.

Dhaka

Rangoon

Bangkok.

Jakarta

Hong Kong, Singapore_ Beiimg

SeouL Tokyo

Adelaide, Dal_a in

Melbourne, Sydney

i i i i i i i

08:00

07:00

06:00

05:00

04:00

03:30

03:00

02:00

01:00

+ I I:00

+ ]2:00

12:00

I I:00

I0:00

09:00

Solomon Is

Fiii, Wel[i n g{on

Emwelok, Kw_alem

Midway Is. Samoa

Hawaii

Alaska

I,os An_les,

Tijuana

Denver.

Arizona

Chicago_ Mexico Cily

New Yolk, Bogola

Santiago

$1 John' s

Bmsilia.

Monlevideo

Femando de Noronha

Azoles.

Cape Velde Is

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Maintenanceand precautions

See page 14 for the details of discs

which you can use with your camcorder.

Notes on use

• Hold tile disc by its edge while supporting the center hole lightly. Do not touch tile recording side (the opposite uf the primed side when using a single-sided disc).

__ symbol

100

• Before shooting, be sure to remove dust and fingerprints from tile disc with a soft cloth. Otherwise you may not be able to record or play normalb, in some situations using that disc.

• When you set tile disc in your camcorder.

press firmly until it clicks. When tile message [C:I3:r-IN] appears on the LCD screen, open the disc cover and set tile 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.

and this may cause a malfunction of tile disc or your camcorder.

Double-sided discs allow you to record both sides of a disc.

N Recording on the A side

Place the disc in your camcorder with tile side with the _ symbol at tile center facing outwards until it clicks.

Place the _ symbol lhcing outwards.

Recording is made on the rcar side.

• When using a double-sided disc. take care not to smudge tile surface with fingerprints.

• When a double-sided disc is used in your camcorder, recording/playback are perlk_rmed on that side only. You cannot switch to record on or play back the other skle with the disc set to the camcorder.

When recording/playback of one side is complete, remove tile disc and turn it uver to access the other side.

• Perform tile following uper:diuns on each side of a double-sided disc:

Finalizing (p.

44)

Unfinalizing (p. 60)

Formatting (p. 59)

Care and storage of the discs

• Keep tile disc clean, or tile image quality of the audio and vide() output may deteriorate.

• Clean the disc with a soft cloth.

Wipe the disc lhom 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 liar vinyl LPs or antistatic spray, as they may cause a malfimction to the disc.

A "Memory Stick" is a compact, portable

IC recording medium with a large data capacity. You can use only a "Memory

Stick Duo." which is about the half size of a standard "Memory Stick." with your camcorder.

However.

we do not guarantee tile operation of all types of "Memory Stick

Duo" oil your camcorder.

• 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 dry the surface by heating. You cannot write, or mark. on double-sided discs.

"Memory

Stick"

(without MagicGate)

"Memory Stick Duo "*_

(without MagicGate)

"MagicGate

Memory Stick"

"Memory Stick Duo ''*_

(with MagicGate)

"MagicGate

Memory Stick

D/I()" "1

"Memory

Stick PRO"

"Memory

Stick PRO Duo" *_

O *2*s

0 *3

O .2._

.1 A 'Memory Stick Duo" is aboul half the size of a standard

'Memory

Stick2'

.2 The types of "Memory Stick" that support high speed data translcr.

The speed of data transt_:r varies depending on the device to be used.

*a .M_lgicGate _,is a copyright protection technology that records and translcrs the contents in ginencrypted tor[ilat. Nott_ that data that uses "MagicGate" technology cannot he recorded or played on your camcorder.

• Still image formal: Your camcorder compresses and records image &ira in the JPEG (Joint

Photographic Experts Group) tbrmal. The file extension is '.JPG."

• File names of still images:

101- 0001: This file name appears on the screcn of yollr canlcorder.

DSC0t}001 .JPG: This file name appears on the display of a computer.

• A "Memo W Stick Duo" tbrmattcd by a computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder.

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102

• Data read/write tile combination

"MemoJy speed of the may

"MemolT

Stick" compliant va13_ depending product

Stick" you and use.

On a "Memory

Stick Duo" with a write-protect tab

You can pre_ ent accidental erasure of images when you slide the write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick Duo" with a small tapered object, to the write-protect position.

Notes on use

Damaged or lost image data will not be compensated for. and may occur in the following cases:

• If you eject tile "Memory Stick Duo," turn tile power ol1 on your canlcorder, or remove tile battc W pack lPr rcplaccment willie your camcorder is reading or writing image files on tile "Memory Stick Duo _' (while file access lamp

is lit or flaslling).

• If you use tile "Memory Stick Du<F' near magnets or magnetic fields.

It is recommended you make a back-up of important data on the hard disk of a computer.

N Onhandlinga "MemoryStick"

Keep the following in mind when handling a "Memory Stick Duo."

• Be carefill not to apply excessive lbrce when writing on a memo area on a 'Memory Stick

Duo]'

Do nol altach 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, '' pul it in its case.

Do nol touch, or allow metallic objects 1o come

into contact with tile tmminals.

Do not bend. dro I) or apply strong l_>rce to file

"Memo W Stick Duo."

Do not dis_Jssemble or modily tile "Memory

Stick Duo2'

Do nol let lfie "Memol3' Stick Du<F' get wet.

• Be carefill to keep 'Memory Stick Duo" media out of the reach of small cllildrcn. Tllmc is danger that a child miglll swallow it.

• Do not insert anything other than a "Memory

Slick Duo" into the "Memory Stick Duo '' slot.

Doing so Inlay cruise a malflmclion.

N Ona location for use

Do not use or keep the "Memory Stick

Duo" in the following locations:

• Places subject lo extremdy high temperature, such as a car parked outside in the summer.

• Places under direcl sunligllt.

• Places with extremely higll llun/idity or subject

1o corrosive ga_s.

N Onthe MemoryStickDuoadaptor

After inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor, you can use it with a standard "Memory Stick" compliant device.

• When using a "Memol T Stick Duo" wilh a

"Memory Stick" compliant device, be sure to

insert the 'Memory Stick Duo" into a Memory

Slick Duo adaptor.

• When inserting a "Memo W Stick Du<F' into a

Memol3' Stick Duo adaptor, make sure the

'Memory Stick Duo '' is inserted lacing in the correct direction, then insert il all file way in.

Nole thal iml)roper use may cause a malhmction.

Also, if you k_rce the "Memory

Slick Duo" into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor in the wrong dircction, it may be damaged.

• Do not inserl a Memo W Slick Duo adaptor without a "Memory Stick Duo" altached.

Doing so may rcsu]l in malfimctions of the unil.

N On a "Memory Stick PR0 Duo"

The maximum memory capacity of a

"Memory Stick PRO Duo" that can be used on your camcorder is 4 GB.

Onimagedatacompatibility

• Image data files recoMed on a "Memory Stick

Duo" by your canlcordcr conlorm to tile

'Design nile lbr C_mmra File system _' uni_ ersal stmldard established by the JEITA (Japan

Electronics and lnlkmnadon Technology

Industries Association/.

• On your camcorder, you cannot play back still

images recorded on other devices (DCR-

TRV900 or DSC-D700/D770) that do not conlbrm to the universal slandard.

(These models are not sold in some regions.)

• If you cannot u_ a "Memo13, Stick Duo" that has been used wilh another device, ftlrmal il with your camcorder (p. 60). Note thai ti_rmatting erases all inlornlz_tion on the

"Memory Stick Duo."

• You may not be able to play back images with your ctuncorder:

When playing back image data modified on

your compulcr.

- When playing back image data recorded with other devices.

Your canlcorder operates (lilly with an

"InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series).

"Inf_LITHIUM" H series battery packs

What is an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack?

An "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack is :, lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor/ charger.

The "InfoLITHIIJM" battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes.

With an AC Adaptodcharger.

the remaining battery time and charging time appear.

To chargethe batterypack

• Be sure to charge tile battely pack beti_we you

Slilrl ilsing yo/ir cluncorder.

• We ivcommcnd charging the battery pack in an alnbient temperature of between 10 °C tw 30 °C

(5(I °F tw 86 °F) until the CHG (cllarge) lamp turns oil. If you charge tile battery pack outside of this temperature range, you may not be able to charge it efficiently.

• After charging is colnplete, disconnect the cuble flom tile DC IN jack on your camcorder or remove lhe baltery pack.

To use the batterypack effectively

• Battery p+_ckpertornl+mce decreases when the surrounding temperature is lO °C (50 OF)or below, and the length of time you can use the battery pack becomes shorter. In that case, do one of tile lollowing to rise tile ballery pack li)r a longer time.

Put the battery pack in a pocket tw warln it up, and insert it in your camcorder right before you start tcking shots.

Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FH70/

NP-FHI00 (optional).

• Frcquenl use of tile LCD screen or a ircqumlt phJyback, t_st ii_rward or rewind operalion wears out the battery pack tJster.

We recommend using a large capacity battery pack: NP-FH70/NP-FHItX).

• Be sure to sel lhe POWER swilcll to OFF

(CHG) when not recording or playing back on your camcorder.

The baltcl2i pack is also consllnled when yollr canlcorder standby or playback pause.

is ill rccordillg

• Have spare battery packs ready ti)r two or three tilnes the expected recording tftne, and inake trial recordings using a DVD-RW/DVD+RW beli_rc making tile actual recording.

• Do not expose tile battely pack lo water. Tile battery pack is not water resistanl,

Aboutthe remaining batterytime indicator

• When the power goes off even though tile remaining battery tftne indicator indicates that tile batlery pack has enougll powcr lo operale, charge the battery pack hilly again. Remaining battery time will be indicated correctly. Note, llowever, that tile battery indication will not be restwred if it is used in high temperatures tot a long tinlc, or if left in a tully charged state, or when the baltcry pack is ftcquently used. Use the remaining battery time indication as a rough guide only.

• The _-\J mark that indicates low battm'y flashes even if there arc slill 5 to 10 minutes of battery tinlc remaining, depending on the operating conditions or ambient temperature.

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104

Aboutstorage of the battery pack

• It llle baltm3_ pack i not used l_n" a long

lime.

lully

charge file batlel3_ pack mM use it up on your c_ltllcorder once _1ye_tr lo nlltilllaill proper

lunclion.

To store the baltcry pack, remove it h'om your camcoMer place.

mid

put it in a dry, cool

• To discharge camcorder the battcly completely, pack toucll _ on your

(SETTINGS)

]GENERAL

]NEVER]

SET] on tile HOME

_ [A.SHUT

MENU and

OFFI leave your camcorder in recording goes off (p.

72).

standby until tim power

Aboutbatterylife

• Baltcly capacity lhrough repeated between probably charges decreases use.

If decreased becomes time to replace over time and significant, it with usage a new it is linle one.

• Each baltery's operating and

liJi: is governed emironmental by storage, conditions.

Onuseandcare

• Do not u_ or store the canlcorder accessories in tile Ibllowing and locations:

Anywllere extremely hot or cold.

Never leave them exposed to temperatures above 60 °C

(140 °F). such as under direct sunlight, near beater', or in a car parked in the sun.

They may mallhnction or become delormed.

Near strong magnetic vibration.

Tile camcorder fields or mechanical may malthnction.

Near strong radio waves or radiation.

camcoMer may not be able to record

The properly,

Near AM receivers

Noise may occur.

and vide() equipment.

On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty, If sand or dust gets in your camcorder, malfimction.

Sometimes it may tills malthnction cannot be repaired.

Near windows or outdoors, whcre

the LCD

screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may be exposed to direct sunlight.

This damages inside of the viewfinder or the LCD screen.

tile

Anywhere very lmmid.

• Operate your camcordcr on DC 6,8 V/7.2

/battely pack) or DC 8,4 V (AC Adaptor),

• For DC or AC operation, use tile accessories recommended in tllese operating instructions.

• Do not let your camcorder get wet, Ior example, hom rain or sea water. If your camcorder gels wet, it may malthnction.

Sometimes Ibis malJunction cannot be repaired.

• If any solid object or liquid gets inside file casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer beJorc operating it any thither.

• Avoid rough handling, disassembling, moddying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on tile produo.

Be particularly carclul of the lens.

• Keep lhe POWER swilch selling lo OFF (CHG) when you arc not using your camcorder.

• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, ior example, and operate it. Doing so might cause heal to buikl up inside.

• When disconnecting lhe power cord. pull il by the plug and not tile cord.

• Do not damage the powm- cord such as by placing anything he*_vyon it.

• Keep metal contacts clean.

• Keep the Rcmole Commander and bulton-type battery out of children's reacll. If the battely is accidentally swallowed, consuh a doctor immedialely,

• If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: consult your local authorized Sony selvice lacility.

wash oil any liquid that ii]ziyhave contacted your skin.

if any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with plenty of water and consuh a doctor.

long time

• Periodically ph,ying nlinules, back turn it on and let it lun such as by discs or recording lor about 3

• tenlove a disc lrolll your calncorder.

• Use up tile baltery pack completely storing it, belore

Moisturecondensation

If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the disc. or on the pickup lens.

This may cause a malfunction to your canlcorder.

moisture condensationhas occurred

Leave your catncorder for about 1 hour without tuming it on.

N Note on moisture condensation

Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place (or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder in a humid place as follows:

• You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating device.

• You bring your camcorder from an air conditioned car or room into a hot place outside.

• You use your camcorder after a squall or a shower.

• You use your camcorder ill a hot and humid place.

How to prevent moisturecondensation

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 tile bag when tile air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached tile surrounding temperature (after about 1 hour).

LCDscreen

• Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as il may c_luse damage.

• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD scrcen.

This is not a malflmction.

• While using your camcorder, the back of the

LCD SClX3enmay heal lip. Tiffs is not a mallhnction.

N To clean the LCD screen

If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, it is recommended you use a soft cloth to clean it. When you use the LCD

Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply the cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen.

Use cleaning paper moistened with tile liquid.

@ On adjustment of the touch panel

(CALIBRATION)

The buttons on tile touch p:ulel may not work correctly. If this happens, follow tile procedure below. It is recommended that you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor during the operation.

(!) Turn on your camcorder, then press

_(HOME).

@ Touch _ (SETTINGS) ---+ [GENERAL

SET] ---+ [CALIBRATION].

@ Touch "x" displayed on the screen with the corner of the "Memory Stick Duo" or the like. The position of "x" changes.

Touch [CANCEL] to cancel.

If you did not press tile right sput, try the calibration again.

0 Notes

• Do not use a sharp-lx)inted object lor calibration.

Doing so may damage tile LCD screen.

• You cannot calibrate llle LCD screen if it is rolated, or closed wilh lhe sclvml li_cing out.

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Naistssasss ass pr÷sa[tisss {gsstiss@}

Onhandlingthe casing

• It the casing is soiled, clean file camcoMer body with a sol_ cloth lightly nloistened with water, and then wipe tile casing with it dO, soil ch)th.

• A_oid the lblh)wing lo avok] damage lo fl_e finish:

Using chemic_ds such as flfimmr, benzine, alcohoh chemical cloths, rcpellem, insecticide

_lnd SUllSCrex_lL

Handling the camcorder willl above s/ibstances oil yo/ir h_lllds.

Leaving the casing in comact with rubber or vinyl ot_iects lot a long period of time.

On the pickuplens

• Do not touclt the lens inside the disc' cover.

Keep

the disc cover closed except when inserting and removing keep dust out.

the disc.

• 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 malfunction.

Pickup lens operate your camcorder about ()lice a monlh to ke_p il in oplimun/slale h)r a h)ng time,

Cleaning inside the viewfinder

Reutove any dust from inside the viewfinder by following the steps below.

(_) Pull out the viewfinder.

@ While pushing in the tab on the side with a fine-tipped object such as a ball point pen, pull the eyecup block in the direction of the arro_A ' tO remove.

@ Remove dust from the eyecup block with a camera blower, etc.

Aboutcare and storage of the lens

106

• Wipe the surtacv otthe lens clean with a soi_ cloth in the lolh)wing instances:

When there are fingerprints on the lens surlace.

In hot or hunlid locations

When file lens is exposed to sally air such as at the seaside.

• Slorc in a well-venlilated location subject to little dirt or dust.

• To prcvenl mold, periodically clean ll_e lens as described above. It is recolnnlcnded thai you

(_) Press the view finder onto the body of the camcorder.

(g) Remove dust K()m the inside area where

Ihe eyecup bh)ck was attached with a cantera blower, etc.

(_)Attach eyecup pushing block itstraight

0 Notes

• Tile eyecup block is _ precision pmt. Do not disassemble it flnlher,

• Do not touch the lens of the eyecup block.

• If you turn file viewfinder lens adjustment lever alicr relnoving tile cyecup block h'om your calncorder, the lever and lens lllay colne oil[ the eyecup block. If this happens, replace them as lollows:

(_) Attach the lever to the eyecup block in the position illustrated.

Do not turn the lever beR)re fitting the lens in place.

Onchargingthepre-installed

Your camcorder has a pre-iustalled rechargeable battery to retain the date. time.

and other settings even when the POWER switch is set to OFF/CHG).

The preinstalled rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder is connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor or while the batte U pack is attached. The rechargeable battery will be fully discharged in about

3 months

if you do not use your camcorder at all. Use your camcorder alter charging the preqnstalled rechargeable battery.

However.

even if the pre-iustalled rechargeable battery is not charged, the camcorder operation will not be affected as long as you are not recording the date.

Procedures

Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor. and leave it with the POWER switch set to OFF/CHG) for more than 24 hours.

(_) Place the lens in the eyecup file three grooves.

projections block so that fit into the respective

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(_) Turn the lever in the direction of the arrow to insert the lens fully into the eyecup block.

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Specifications

System

Video cmnpression fornlat

MPEG2/JPEG (Still images)

Audio

compression

lbrmat

DCR-DVD108/DVD608

Dolby Digital 2ch

Dolby Digital Stereo Creator

DCR-DVD308/DVD708

Dolby Digital 2/5.1 ch

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-V1DEO (VIDEO mode).

DVD-Video Recording

/VR mode)

DVD+RW: DVD+RW Video

DVD-R/DVD+R DL: DVD-VIDEO

Still image

Exil* Vcr.2.2

Recording

time

DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-R

HQ: Approx. 20 rain

SP: Approx. 30 rain

LP: Approx. 60 rain

DYD+R DL

HQ:Approx.

35 rain

SP: Approx. 55 rain

LP: Approx.

110 rain

Viewfinder

Electric viewfinder/color)

Image device

DCR-DVD108/DVD608

3 mm( 1/6 type) CCD (Chm'ge Coupled Device)

Gross:

Approx. 680 (X)0 pixels

El fective (Movie):

Approx. 340 000 pixels

Ellbctive (Still):

Approx. 340 000 pixels

DCR-DVDg08/DVD70P,

3toni (1/6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device)

Gross:

Approx.

I 070 000 pixels

Eltk:ctive (Movie,l 6:9)

Approx. 670 (X)0 pixels

Elli:ctive/Movie,4:3 )

Approx. 690 (X)0 pixels

Ellk:ctive (Still, 4:3)

Approx.

I 0(X)

1,_}()

pixels

Lens

Ellcctive (Still, 16:9)

Approx, 750 000 pixcls

Carl Zeiss Vario-Tcssar

DCR-DVD108/DVD608

Opfical:4Ox, Digital:80x, 2 000x

DCR-DVD308/DVD708

Optical:25x, Digital:50x, 2 000x

Filmr diamc_er: 30ram ( 1 3/16 in.)

Focal length

DCR-DVD108/DVD608

F= 1.8-4.1

f=1.9 - 76.0toni (3/32 - 3 in.)

For movies:

36 - 1 440nml (1 7/16 - 56 3/4 in.)

For sin images:

36 - 1 440nml (1 7/16 - 56 3/4 in.)

DCR-DVD308/DVD708

F= 1.8-3.2

1=2.5 - 62.5mm (1/8 - 2 112 in.)

For iI/ovies:

41 - I 189ram ( 1 5/8 - 46 7/8 in.) (16:9)**

43 - 1 075ram (1 3/4 - 42 3/8 in.) (4:3)

For still inlages:

36 - 900ram l1 7/16 - 35 1/2 in.) (4:3)

39 - 975mm 11 9/16 - 38 I/2 in.) (16:9)

Cohw temperature

[AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR] (3 200 K),

[OUTDOORI (5 800 K)

Minimmu

illunfination

DCR-DVD108/DVD608

3 lx (lux) (AUTO SLW SHUTTR ON, Shutter spe_d 1/30 second)

0 Ix (lux) (during NightShot plus furlction)

DCR-DVD308/DVD708

4 Ix (lux) (AUTO SLW SHUTTR ON, Shutter spe_d 1/30 second)

0 Ix (lux) (during Nig/aShot plus function)

'+"ExiP' is afile ff)rnlat ff)r still inlages,established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and lnlormation

Tcchnology Industries Associmion).

Files in this

Iormat can have additional in6.)rmation such as your camcorder_s setting in forn/ation at tile time of recording.

':*In 16:9 mode, the lk_callength ligurcs arc actual figures resuhing honl wide angle pixel rcadout.

• Manufacu_rcd undm" license hom Dolby

Laboratories.

Input/Outputconnectors

Audio/Video output

10 pin connector

Vide() signal: 1 Vp-p, 75

L_(oh/lls)

Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 _2(ohlns/

Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p. 75 _2(ohms)

Audio signal: 327 mV (at Load impedance

47 kg2/kilohlns/).

Output impedance less tllan

2.2 k_/kilohms)

USB jack mini-B

REMOTE jack (DCR-DVD308/DVD708)

Stereo mini-minijack (O 25 nnn)

LCD screen

Picture

DCR-DVD108/DVD608

6.2 cm (2.5 type)

DCR-DVD308/DVD708

6.9 Cln (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9)

Tutal number of pixels

123 2/11115611× 220)

General

Puwer reqtlirelneuts

6.8 V/7.2 V (barrelT pack)

8.4 V/AC Adaptor)

Average puwer consumptiun

DCR-DVD] 08/DVD608

LCD:2.9W

Viewfinder:2.7W

DCR-DVDS08/DVD708

LCD:3.2W

/Whml the LCD backlight is on)

Viewfinder:2.9W

Operating temperature

0°C to +40°C 132°F to 104°F)

Storage temperature

-20°C to +60°C/-4°F to +140°F)

Dimensions (Approx.)

54.5 × 89 × 130.5 into 12 1/4 × 3 5/8 × 5 1/4 ill.) (w × h × d/ including the proiecting parts

54.5 × 89 × 130.5 mm 12 1/4 × 3 5/8 × 5 1/4 ill.) (w × h × d/ including the projecting parts with supplied battely pack NP-FH4(t attacbed

Mass (Apprux.)

DCI:I-DVD ] 08/DVD608

39(t g (13 oz) main unit only

440 g (15 oz) including the NP-FH4(t rcchalgeable battel T pack and disc

DCR-DVD308/DVD708

400 g (14 oz) main unit only

450 g ( 15 oz) ilMuding lhe NP-FH41) rechargeable battery pack and disc

Supplied accessuries

See page 21.

AC AdaptorAC-LZ00/L200B

Puwer requirenlents

AC 100 - 240 V. 50/60 Hz

Current consumption

0.35 - 0.18 A

Puwer consumptiuu

18W

Output wdtage

DC 8.4V*

Operating

temperature

O°C to +40°C 132°F to 104°F)

Storage

temperature

-20°C to +60°C (-4°F to + 140°F)

Dimensiuns (Approx.)

48x29× 81/l 15/16× 1 3/16× 3 1/4 in.)

/wx h× d) excluding tile projecting parts

Mass (Apprux.)

171tg (6 oz) excluding file power cord

* See al the label of AC Adaptor lin" other specificalions.

Rechargeablebattery pack NP-FH40

MaxilnUln uutput voltage

DCS.4V

Output

vultage

DC7.2V

Capacity

4.9 wh (680 mAh)

Dimensiuns (Approx.)

31.8 x 18.5 x 45.0 mm l1 5/16 x 3/4 × 1 13/16 in.) (wxhxd)

Mass (Apprux.)

45 g (1.6 oz)

Operating

temperature

Type

0°C to +40°C 132°F to 1114°F)

Li-ion

Design and specifications are subject to change wittloul notice.

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Ontrademarks

• "Handycam" and

II-J'V____J"_r_ are

registered tradcqmuks of Sony Corporation.

• Memoly Stick," • _+_ _ ," Memory Stick

Duo." "MENORY511gK OUt]," "Memory Stick

PRO Duo," *NEMtlItYSTICKPR[I Dtl0."

'MagicGate,"

"MZ_G

I ClG_TE ,"

"MagicGate

Memol T Stick" and "MagicGate

Memo W Stick Duo" are trademarks of Sony

Corporation.

• "InIk>LITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony

Corporation.

• DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, and DVD+R

DL logo are trademarks.

• Dolby and tile double-D symbol arc trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

• Dolby Digital 5,1 Creator is a trademark of

Dolby Laboratories.

• MicrosolL Windows, and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation ill the United States and/ or other countries,

• Macintosh and Mac OS arc registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc ill the U.S.

and other countries.

• Pcntium is a trademark or registcred trademark of Intel Corporation.

• Adobe. file Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of

Adobe Systems Incorporated ill file United

States and/or (>filer countries.

All other product names mentioned llerein may be the trademarks or registercd trademarks of their respective companies.

Furthermore,

IM and '%3" arc not menlioned ill eacll case in lhis manual.

Notes on the License

ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN

CONSUMER PERSONAL USE lN ANY

MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE

MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING

VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED

MEDIA lS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED

WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE

PATENTS lN THE MPEG-2 PATENT

PORTFOLIO+ WHICH LICENSE IS

AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA. L.LC..

250

STEELE STREET, SUITE 3(Xt,DENVER,

COLORADO 80206.

"C Library," "Expat," "zlib." and "lit_ipeg" soilware are provided in your camcorder.

We provide this software ba_d on license agreements with their owners of copyright.

Based on requests by file owners of copyright of these software applicg_tions, we bve an obligation to inlorm you of the Iollowing.

Please rcad the Iollowing sections.

Read 'licell_ 1.pdF' in the "License" lolder on the

CD-ROM.

You will find licenses (in English) of

"C Library," "Expat," "zlib/and "lit_ipeg" so]lwarc.

Tile sol,ware that is eligible Ior tile lbllowing

GNU General Public License (hereinafter reli:rred to as "GPL") or GNU Lesser Genmal Public

License

(hereinalter rclcrrcd t(>as "LGPL") am included in the camcorder.

This inlorms you tllat you have a right to have access to, modit),, and redistribute source code lor these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL/LGPL.

Source code is provided on the w-eb. To download, go to tile lollowing website and select

HDR- UX 1/HDR-SR I.

http://www.sony.neVProducts/Linux/

We would plvi_:r you do not contact us about tile contents of source code.

Read "licen_2.pdff' in the "License" R_lder on tile

CD-ROM.

You will find licenses (ill English) of

"GPL," and "LGPL" software.

To view tim PDF.

Adobe Reader is needed.

If it is not installed (Ill your conlpuler_ it h'onl the Adobe Systems wcb you page:

Call down]oad http://www.adobe.coml

&_ickR_m_ce

Identifyingparts and controls

The nunlbers in / ) are reference pages.

[]

[] Power zoom lever (36, 41 )

[] PHOTO buttun (31, 35)

[] POWER switch 125)

[] View finder lens acliustment lever (27)

[] Eyecup / 1(161

[] Viewfiuder (27)

[] _

(25)

/Movie)/R_tl (Still) mude lamps

[] Battery pack (22)

[] START/STOP buttun (31, 35)

[] NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (37)

[] CHG (charge) lamp (22)

[] DC IN jack 122)

[] (;rip belt (34)

[]

[] Tripod receptacle

Attach the tripod/uptional: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm

(7132 in.)) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw.

[] BATT (battery) release lever (22)

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N÷_tifyiaS parts a_ co_tm_s {#o[_tia_ed)

[]

112

[] Active Interface Shoe rJ_V_;,;_s,._

The Active hlterface Shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light, a flash, or a microphone.

The accessory Call be turned

OU or ol'l' as you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder.

Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your accessory for details.

The Active Interface Shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory securely. To connect all accessory, press down and push it to the end. and then tighten the screw. To remove an accessory, loosen tile screw, and then press down and pull out the accessory.

• When you arc recording movies wilh an external flash (optional) connected to the accessory shoe. turn oH the power of lhe external flash 1oprevcnl charging noise being recorded.

• When an external microphone (opfional/is conneclcd, il takes precedence over lhe internal microphone (p. 36).

[] ACCESS lamp (Disc) (28)

[] Disc cover OPEN switch (28)

[] Disc cover 128) m[]

[]

[] Internal microphone 136)

All Active Interface Shoe compatible microphone (optional) will take precedence when connected (DCR-

DVD308/DVDT08).

[] Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (8)

[_ Remote sensor*

Point tile Remote Commander (p. 114) towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder.

[] hlfrared port (64)

[] LENS COVER switch (27)

[] REMOTE jack*

Connect other optional accessories.

[] A/V OUT jack (42, 54)

* DCR-DVD30g/DVD708

[]

[] "Memory Stick Duo" slot (29)

[] LCD screen/touch panel (19, 27)

[] _ (HOME) button (19, 62)

[] Zoom buttons (36, 41 )

[] START/STOP button (31, 35)

[] r_ (VIEW IMAGES) button (32, 39)

[] EASY button 131)

[] BACK LIGHT button (37)

[] Speaker

Playback sounds come out from tile speaker. For how to a@lst the w)lume, see page 40.

[] Access lamp/"Memory Stick Duo")

(29)

[] t) (USB).jack

(55)

[] RESET button lnitiNizes all the settings, including the setting of the date and time.

[] DISP/BATT INFO butlon (23)

[] WIDE SELE(T bt IIo_ .7)

* DCR-DVD 108/DVD608

** DCR-DVD308/DVD708

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DVD708)

[]

®

button or an ilem wilh • / • / • / • lhen prcss

ENTER 1o enler.

O Notes

• Renlo_ e tim insulation sheel belbre using tile

RclllOtc {_'onlnlander.

Insulation shee

[] DATA CODE button (67)

Displays the date and tinle or canlera setting data of the recorded inlages whcn you prcss tiffs during playback.

[] PHOTO button (31, 35)

Tile on-screen inlage when you press lhis button will be recorded as a still image.

[]

SCAN/SLOW

buttons (32, 40) buttons (32, [] _

4O)

_ (Previous/Next)

[] PLAY button (32, 40)

[]

STOP

button (32, 40)

[] DISPLAY button (23)

[] Transmitter

[]

START/STOP

button (31,35)

[]

Power zoom buttons

(36,

41)

[] PAUSE buttons (32, 40)

[] VISUAL INDEX button

(32,

39)

Displays a VISUAL INDEX screen when you press this during playback.

114

[] < / P" / • / • / ENTER buttons

When you press any bullon on the VISUAL

INDEX screen or Playlist, file orange hame appears on file LCD screen. Selecl a desired

• Poilll lheRelnotc Conllnander lowards lhe ren/ole sensor to operate your canlcorder (p. 112).

• Whcl111o colnll/ands have been sent lronl file

Renlotc Conlmander in a certain period, file orange lianle disappears.

Wllcn you press any of

• / • / • / Y, or ENTER again, tile hanle appears at the positkm wllere it was displayed last.

• You cannol select some buttons on lhe LCD screen using • / • / • / V,

To change the batteryof the Remote

Commander

(_) While pressing on the tab, inset your fingernail into the slit to pull ()tit the battery case.

@ Place a new battery with the + side facing up.

@ Insert the battery case back into the Remote

Commander until it clicks.

WARNING

, _ ,)

Balle L a(ay expk de if mi Irealed.

Dt it( l

_iec:l?arge, disassemble or dis2ose of it,

• When the lilhium battery becomes operating distance of the

Remote

nlay sllorten, not function or tile Remote properly.

weak, lhe

Conmlander

(-'Olnlllander

In this case, replace may the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery.

Use of anofller battery nlay present a risk of firc or explosion.

Indicatorsdisplayedduringrecording/playback

_" _ i !

[] Recording mode (HQ/SP/LP) 164

[] HOME button (19, 62)

[] Remaining battery (approx.) (23)

[] Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or

[REC] (recording))

[] Counter (hour/minute/second)

[] Disc type (14)

[] Recording lkwmat ( 141

Appears for DVD-RW only.

[] OPTION button (20, 73)

[] VIEW IMAGES button 132, 39)

[] 5. l ch surround recording (36)

[] Quality ([FINE] / [STD]) (66)

[] hnage size (66)

[] Appears while a still image is being saved.

[] Recording folder

"_° Tips

• As tile nunlber ol still images recorded in

"Memory Slick Duo" increases, new lolders are automatically crcated to store lhet/l.

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Is_icats_s disp_ays_ _t_i_S reso_di_S/pta_bask {go_fi_ed}

[] Recording mode (HQ/SP/LP) (641

[] Return button

[] Remaining battery (approx.) (23)

[] Playback mode

[] Counter (hour/minute/second)

[] Disc type (14)

[] Previous/Next button (32, 4(1)

[_ Scene nllmber

[] OPTION button (20, 73)

[] Video operation buttons (32, 40)

[] 5. I ch surround recording (36)

[] hnage size (66)

[] Current still image number/Total number of recorded still images

[] Slide show button (41)

[] Previous/Next button (33, 40)

[] Data file name

[] VISUAL INDEX button (32, 391

[] Playback folder

Following indicators recording/playback of your camcorder.

appear during to indicate tile settings

Uppcr letY Upper right

[]

S{_ r_]

BotlOlll Cenler

Upper left

in;_i

J_5.1ch

;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;:

5. I ch surround recording/ playback (36)

_+ §(_)

Self-timer recording (79)

M[CREF LEVEL low

(79)

Flash (67, 79)

16:d

4:=.33

[WIDE SELECT] (64)

WIDE SELECT (37)

Upper right

wm,_Em.ACK

FADEFI FAOEFI

_1_o_1,

Center

Fader (78)

LCD backlighi off (27)

NightShot plus (37)

Super NightShot plus

178)

Color Slow Shutter (78)

Slide show set (41)

[] c\_ _ (_3),,_

Bottom

PictBridge connecting

(55)

Warning (94)

,i_ _

,_I _ _ ii_) [] m_e°

Picture eflk.ct (79)

Digital efli3ct (79)

Manual focus (75)

SCENE SELECTION

(76)

[]

-}:" _

_,£'

_Izd

Backlight (37)

White balance (77)

SteadyShot off (65)

EXPOSURE (76)/

SPOT METER (76)

Tele macro (75)

The date. time. and camera setting data of the recorded images are recorded automatically on the disc and "Memory

Stick Duo." They are not displayed while recording.

However. you can check them as

[DATA CODE] during playback (p. 67).

You can xiew the recording dale and time on another dex ice. etc. ([SUB-T DATE].

p. 65).

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118

Glossary

A system that plays back sound on 6 speakers, 3 al the lronl (lell, right and center) and 2 al the rear

(right and lell) will) an additional subwoolcr counled as a 0, l channel low-pass

Ior

liequencies of 120 Hz or lower.

• DVDmenu

A tllellU scr_n particular anothcr sccne device.

thai liom enables a disc you being to select played a back on

• Dolhy Digital

An m/dio encoding (compression) system developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc.

• Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator

Sound COlnplession technology developed by

Dolby Laboratories lnc. which compresses audio efficiently while prcsel_'ing lligll sound quality. It cnables recording of 5.1ch surround sound while using disc space more efficiently.

Discs created by Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator can be played back on a device compatible will) the disc created on your calncorder,

• IVIPEG

MPEG stands lor Moving Picture Experts Group.

the group of standards lor the coding (image compression) of video (lnovie) and audio. There arc MPEGI and MPEG2 lormats.

Your camcorder records movies with SD (standaM definition) image quality in MPEG2 lormat.

• Thumbnail

Reduced-size images which enable you to view many images at the same tin)e. "VISUAL

INDEX" and "DVD MENU" use a tlmmbnail display system.

• VIDEOmode

One of tim recording linmats you can select when using a DVD-RW.

VIDEO mode provides excellent compatibility will) other DVD devices.

• VRmode

One of the recording lk)rmats you can select when using a DVD-RW.

VR mode enables editing

/deleting or _quence rcarrangement) will) your calncorder Finalizing the disc lets you play it back on a VR mode compatible DVD device.

• VISUALINDEX

This lhnction displays images of movies and still images you llave recorded so that you can _lect l]lose scenes you want to play back.

Index

Numeric

1(.:9 .................................

37, 70

16:9 WIDE ............................

4:3 .............................

37, 64, 70

5.1 ch surround recording.....36

8cm DVD ..............................

A

AC Adaplor ...........................

Active Inlcrlacc Shoe ......... 112

Additional recording ............. 60

AREA SET ...........................

Aspect ralio ............... 37, 42, 64

AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Aulo slow shulter) ................... 65, 93

A.SHUT

OFF (Aulo shut off)

..............................................

A/V connecting cable .....42, 54

BACK LIGHT ................ 37, 89

BatteJ T ..........................

22, 114

Battery inlo ...........................

BEACH .................................

BEEP ....................................

BLACK FADER ................... 78

Bulton-type lithium battery

............................................

114

B&W .....................................

C

CALIBRATION ................. 105

CAMERA DATA ................. 67

CANDLE ..............................

CD-ROM ..............................

Charging time .......................

CLOCK SET .........................

CLOCK/LANG .................... 71

COLOR SLOW SHTR (Color

Slow Shutler) .................. 78, 93

Computer ..............................

Copyrighl .......................

8. l l0

DATA CODE ............... 67. 117

DATE/TIME .......... 26, 67_ 117

DC IN jack ...........................

DC plug ................................

DELETE

Disc ...............................

"Memory Stick Duo" .... 49

DEMO MODE .....................

DIGITAL ZOOM ................. 65

Disc ..............................

28. 100

Disc cover OPEN swilch...... 28

DISC INFO ..........................

Disc remaining .....................

DlSC SELECT GUIDE ....... 58

DISP OUTPUT .................... 71

DISPLAY .............................

Display indicalors .............. 115

DIVIDE

Original .........................

Playlist ..........................

Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator

......................................

36. 118

Double-sided disc ...............

100

DST SET ..............................

Dubbing ................................

DVD drive ............................

DVD menu ...........................

DVD-R .................................

DVD-RW .............................

DVD+R DE ..........................

DVD+RW ............................

D.EFFECT/Digital elI_:ct)

........................................

79_ 93

Easy Handycam ....................

EDIT .....................................

EXPOSURE ...................

76. 93

F

FADER ...........................

78, 93

FILE NO. (File number).......66

Finalize .................................

FIREWORKS .......................

Firsl Step Guide ........ 80, 83, 84

FLASH LEVEL .................... 67

FLASH MODE ..................... 79

FOCUS ...........................

75, 89

FORMAT

Disc ...............................

"Memory Stick Duo",.,.,60

GENERAL SET ................... 72

Glossary ..............................

118

Grip bell ................................

HOME MENU ................ 18, 62

CLOC K/LANG ............. 71

GENERAL SET ............ 72

MOVIE SETTINGS......64

OUTPUT SETTINGS ...70

PHOTO SETTINGS......66

SOUND/DISP SET .......69

VIEW IMAGES SET ....67

HQ ........................................

I lcon .......See Display indicators

IMAGE SIZE ........................

Indicators ............................

117

INDOOR ...............................

InloLITHIDM .....................

103 lnslall ....................................

Insulation sheet ...................

114

J PEG ...................................

101

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119

120

L

LANDSCAPE ......................

LANGUAGE

LCD backlighl

SET ................

......................

LCD BL LEVEL (LCD back light level) .......................

69.

LCD BRIGHT ......................

LCD COLOR .......................

Lcns cover ............................

LP .........................................

N

Macintosh

Mainlcnance

.............................

.......................

MANAGE calegory

DISC/MEMORY

................................

100

"Memory Stick Duo'....29.

Memory Slick Duo adaptor

............................................

MICREF LEVEL .................

Mirror mode .........................

101

102

Moisture

MOVIE condensation

SETTINGS

MPEG .................................

....... 105

.............

118

NIGHTSHOT LIGHT ..........

NightShot plus ......................

NTSC ....................................

0

ONE PUSH ...........................

OPTION MEN U ...................

Original

DELETE ........................

DIVIDE .........................

OTHERS

OUTDOOR category ................

..........................

OUTPUT SETTINGS

..........

PAL ......................................

PASTEL ...............................

PHOTO SETTINGS ............

Pickup lens .........................

106

PictBridge ............................

Picmrc Motion Browser .......

PICT.EFFECT

(Picture eBcct)

.......................................

79, 93

Playback

Playing

.........................

zoom .....................

time

.........................

32, 39

Playlist

Creating

Playback

PORTRAIT

........................

.......................

..........................

Power cord ...........................

Pre-installed rechargeable battery ................................

Preparalion ...........................

Print ......................................

107

QUALlTY ............................

REC MODE (Recording

.............................................

mode)

Recording .......................

31, 34

Recording

REDEYE

REMAINING lormat .................

lime ...............

REDUC ...............

14, 23

.......................

Remaining battely

.............................

23.115,116

Remote

REMOTE

Commander.

CTRL

.........

..................

114

RESET butlon ....................

113

SCENE SELECTION

.......................................

76,92

Sell-diagnosis

SELF-TIMER display

.......................

SEPIA ...................................

..........

SETTINGS calegoly ............

Slide show ............................

SNOW ..................................

SoBware ...............................

SOUND/DISP SET ..............

SP .........................................

Specifications

SPORTS/Sports

SPOT FOCUS

.....................

108 lesson) ...... 77

......................

SPOT METER (Flexible meter) .......................

76, spol

92, 93

SPOTLIGHT ........................

STEADYSHOT ....................

Still hnages .....................

SUB-T [)ATE .......................

31.35

SUMMERTIME

SUNRISE&SUNSET

...................

...........

Supplied

Syslem items ......................

requiremenls ............

S.NIGHTSHOT

NightShol plus)

PLS (Super

..............

78, 93

TELL MACRO

Tclcplloto

Thumbnail

..............

..............................

..........................

75, 93

118

Tripod .................................

TV ...................................

111

42. 70

TV color system ...................

TV TYPE ........................

42. 70

TWILIGHT ..........................

UNFINALIZE

Using abroad

................

........................

60. 92

V

VBR ......................................

VIDEO

(Viewfinder brighmess) mode

VIEW

Viewfinder.

...........

...........................

................................

VISUAL ....32, 118

.......................

Volume

VRmode

.........................

Warning indicalors ................ 94

Warning messages ................ 95

WHITE BAL. (White balance)

........................................

77, 93

WHITE FADER ................... 78

Wide angle ............................

WIDE SELECT .............. 64, 90

Windows ...............................

Workl time dilli_rence ........... 99

Write-protecl tab ................. 102 z

Zoom .....................................

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121

122

&_ai_isb&tick &dJe/&da r_dda en es#afid

suministrados

Asegfirese de disponer de los siguientes

Sllministrados coil Ell componentes vidcocfimara.

E1 nfimero entre pardntesis indica el ndmero de componentes artfculo.

suministrados de cada

Adaptador de alimentaci6n de ca (1)

Baterfa recargable NP-FH40 (1)

CD-ROM "Handycam Application

Software" (1)

Gufa de operaciones (este manual) (1)

Cable de alimentaci6n (1)

Cable de conexi6n de A/V (1)

Cable USB (1)

Control remoto inalambrico (DCR-

DVD308/DVD708) (1)

La pila de litio tipo bot6n ya viene inslalada.

Paso2: Carga de la bateria

Interrupter POWER

Pila

Cubierta de

Clavija de cc

Adaptador de alimentaci6n de ca

Puede cargar la bateria

"InfoLITHIUM"

(serie H) luego de instalarla en la videoc;imara.

O Notas

• Unicamenle es posible milizar

' [nIbLITH[UM" _rie H.

la balerfa

| Deslice el interruptor POWER en

el sentido de la flecha

hasta la posici6n OFF (CHG) (ajuste predeterminado).

Instale la bateria desliz_indola en el sentido de la flecha hasta que haga clic.

entrada de co _ _ Indicador

I ,_°:"_t c.G

{_ (carga)

Cable de alimentacion

AI tomacorriente de pared

3

Conecte el adaptador de alimentaci6n

de ca a la toma

entrada de cc de la videoc_imara.

Abra la cubierta tie la tema y cenecte la clavija de cc del adaplader de alimeetacidn de ca

Orieele la marca • de la cla,, ija de ccy bfi_ala ceincidir con la marca • de la videocfimara.

Conecte el cable de alimentaci6n al adaptador de alimentaci6n de ca y al tomacorriente de pared.

E1 indic:ldor CHG (c:u'g:O se enciende se inicia el proceso de carga. E1 indicador CHG (carga) se apaga cuando la bateffa estfi cempletamente cargada.

g

"_' m m

5 Desconecte el adaptador de alimentaci6n de ca de la toma entrada de cc de la videoc_imara.

Contin_a._

123

124

Pas+

2:gar#a

+÷ +a ba_+++++

O Notas

• Dcsconecte el adaptador de +tlimcnt+tci(m de ca de ]a tonm entrada de cc mJentras s/_ieta ]a videoc&n+u+a y ]a claviia de cc

Paraextraerla bateria

Deslice el interruptor POWER hacia la posici6n OFF(CHG)+

Deslice la palanca BATT (liberacidn de la baterfa) y extraiga la bateri'a.

Palanca BATT @

(liberaci6n de la baterfa)

O Notas

• Antes de extraer la baterfa o el adaptador de alimentacidn de c+t compruebe que el indicador _ (pelfcula) o

(imfigenes fijas) se haya apagado.

Descargue la bater_a completamente antes de guardarla durante un largo peri'odo de tiempo.

Uso de una luente de alimenta¢i6n

exterga

Re:,lice las mismas conexiones que cu:mdo carga la baterfa. La bater_ano se descargarfi el/ese caso.

Comprobaci6n de la energia restante

de la bateria (Informa¢i6n sobre la

bateria)

Ajuste el interruptor

POWER ell la posicidn

OFF (CHG) y, a continuaci6n, presione

DISP/BATT INFO.

DISP/

BATT INFO

Pasados unos instantes, se mostrarfin el tiempo de grabaci6n restante aproximado y la inl\wmacidn de la baterfa durante 7 segundo. Puede ver la infornmci6n sobre la baterfa durante un mt_ximo de 20 s

(seg/mdo) si presiona de nuevo DISP/

BATT INFO mientras aparece dicha in formacidn.

Energfa restante de la bateria (aprox.)

Capacidadde grabacidn(aprox.)

Tiempo de carga

Tiempo aproxinl:,do (rain) necesario para c_rgar completamente una baterfa tomlmente descargada.

NP-FH40

(suministrada)

NP-FH50

NP-FH70

NP-FH 1O0

Tiempodegrabaci6n

Tiempo aproxinl:,do (rain) disponible cuando utiliza una bateri'a completamente cargada.

125

135

170

390

DCR-DVD108/DVD608

NP-FH40

(suministrada)

NP-FH50

NP-FHT0

NP-FH 100

DCR-DVDa00/DVD708

100

I I0

12O

235

255

545

590

NP-FH40

(suministrada)

NP-FH50

NP-FH70

NP-FH 100

I I0

215

235

I00

235

495

545

110

235

260

105

110

4(}

* El tiempo de grabaci6n normal indica el tiempo de grabaci6n al lvpetir las operaciones de inicio/ parada, conexi6n/desconexi6n de la alimcntaci6n y utilizacidn del zoom.

5(}

110

120

260

285

O Notas

• Todos los tiempos se hml c+dculado con el modo de grabaci6n [SPI en las siguientes condiciones: lndicuci6n superior: con la luz de londo de la pantalla LCD enccndida.

lndicaci6n ccntral: con la luz de londo de la pantalla LCD apagada (DCR-DVD3OS/

DVD708).

lndicaci6n inlcrior: tiempo de grabacidn al grabar con el visor y con el panel LCD cerrado.

Tiemp0derepr0ducci6n

Tiempo aproximado (rain) disponible cuando utiliza una baterfa completamente cargada.

DCR-DVD108/DVD608

NP-FH40

(stmfinistrada)

NP-FH50

NP-FHT0

NP-FH 100

DOR-DVDa08/DVD708

12(}

140

300

695

135

155

330

760

NP-FH40

(suminismtda)

NP-FH50

NP-FHT0

NP-FH 100

110

130

280

635

* Con la luz de Ibndo de la panlalla LCD encendida.

F?5

145

315

725

Acerca de la bateria

•Antc', de reemplazar la baterfa, mueva el intcn uptor POWER hasht la posici6n OFF

(CHG) y apague el indicador _ (Pclfcul+0 o

(hnfigenes fijas).

g

,._

.._,

_--

Contin_a._

125

Paso

2: gar_a de ta bateda

126

• E1 indicudor CHG (carga) parpadearfi carga o la Inlormaci6n sobrc la balcrfa durante no se la

[/loslrarfi

correctamenle siluaciones: cn las siguienles

La baterfa no estfi conectada

La baterfa eslfi dafiada.

correctamenle.

La balerfa eslfi completamentc para la inlkmnaci6n sobre gastada la balerfa).

(s61o

• Cuando el adaptador coneclado a la toma de alimenlacidn de entrada de ca esl( de cc de la videocfimara, alimenlaci6n, est( desconectado la baterfa no suministrarfi aunque el cable de alimentaci6n del tomacorricnle de pared.

• Cuando conecte una luz de video opcional, rccomienda que utilice una balerfa NP-FH70/

NP-FH lb_l (DCR-DVD308/DVD708).

• No es rccomcndable utilizar una balerfa NP-

FH30.

que s61o permite rcproducciones videocfimara.

realizar grabaciones de corla duraci6n con la y

Acerca del tiempo reproducci6n de cargaJgrabaci6n/

• Tiempos c_dcul_Ldos ufilizando una temperatura la _ ideocfimara de 25 °C (se recomienda una lemperalura de I0 a 30 °C)

• E1 tiempo de grabaci6n y de rcproducci6n mils cortos cuando utilice la videocfimara bltias tenlperamras.

a serfin

• En lhnci6n de las condiciones la videocfimara, es posible que en las que el ticmpo ulilice de grabaci6n y reproduccidn se vean reducidos.

Acerca del adaptador

• Si ufiliza el adaplador

de alimentacidn

de alimenlaci6n

de ca

condctelo a un lonlacorrienle

Si se produce alguna/_dla de parted cercano.

de fimcionamiento utilizar la videocfimara, de alimentaci6n de ca del desconecte el adaptador tomacorriente de inmediato.

• No ulilice el adaptador colocado cn un espacio de alimentaci6n angoslo, de ca ta] COli]O entre una pared y los mucbles.

• No provoque del adaplador terminal un cortocircuito de alimentacidn en la clavija de cc de ca ni en el de la baterfa con algdn objeto mct_ilico.

ya que podrfa causar lallos de fimcionamicnlo.

• Aunque la videocfimam recibiendo alimenlaci6n esl( apagada, de ca (corricntc seguirfi domdstica) mientras pared medianle esl( el adaplador conectada a la loma de alimenlacidn de de ca

Paso3: Conexi6nde la alimentaci6ny ajuste de la fecha y hora

Ajuste la fecha y hora cuando utilice la videocfimara por primera vez. Si no :tiusta la fecha y hora, aparecerfi la pantalla

[AJUS.RELOJ] cada vez que encienda la videocfimara o cambie la posicidn del interruptor POWER.

Interruptor POWER

Mientras mantiene pulsado el botdn verde, deslice el interruptor

POWER varias veces en la direcci6n

de la flecha

para encender la alimentacidn hasta que se encienda el indicador correspondiente.

(Pelicula):

para grabar pelfculas

(Im_igenes fijas): para tomar imfigenes fijas

Aparecer:i la pantalla [AJUS.RELOJ].

Seleccione

la zona geogr&tica

que desee mediante _

y, a continuaci6n, toque [SIGUIENTE].

3

Ajuste [HORA VERANO] y, a continuaci6n, toque [SIGUIENTE].

Ajuste [A] (afio) mediante A/V.

5 Seleccione

[M] mediante ,/_

y, a continuaci6n, ajuste el mes mediante

A/V.

6

Aiuste [D] (dia), las hora y los minuto del mismo modo y, a continuaci6n, toque [SIGUIENTE].

Compruebe que el reloj estd correctamente ajustado y, a continuaci6n,

toque _%.

E1reloj empezar:i a funcionar.

Puede seleccionar cualquier afio hasta

2037.

Seleccione _ (HOME)

_,_(AJUSTES)--+ IAJ.REL./IDIOM._ I

_[AJUS.RELOJ] y _iuste la fecha y hora.

Notas

• Si no utiliza h, videoc,_mara durante 3 meses aproximadamente, la bater_a rccargabk" incorporada se descargar_ yes posible que los a.justes de _ccha y hora se borrcn de la memoria.

En ese caso. cargue la baterfa recargable incorporada y +Ljustela lccha y hora nuevanlcnte+

• Despu,Ss de encender la videocdmara+ tarda unos cuantos _gundo en estar ]isla para tonlar imdgenes. No es posible mili/ar la videoc&nara durante este perfodo.

• Con el fin de ahorrar energfa de la baterfa, cuando se adquiere la videocfimara, (sla viene a.iustzlda p_wa apagarse autolllfilicamenle si se dcja encendi&_ sin rcalizar ninguna operacidn durame unos 5 minuto ([APAGADO AUTOI).

"_° Sugerencias

• La tccha y la hora no aparccen durante la grabaci6n, aunque se graban mltomdtiCalnenle ell el disco 3;_ pueden mostrar durante la reproducci6n ([CODIGO DATOS]).

• Si los botoucs de[ pa0.cl t(tctil no flmcionan corrcctamente, a.juste la pantalla LCD

([CALIBRACION]).

g

=_.

g g

Puede modificar las indicaciones en pantalla para que muestren los mens_ies en un klioma determinado.

Toque I_" (HOME) -+

_,__,(AJUSTES/--+[ AJ.REL./

IDIOM._I-+[_AJUSTE IDIOMAI y, a continuacidn, seleccione el idioma deseado.

Paraapagarlavide0c_mara

Dcslice el interruptor posici6n OFF (CH(;).

POWER hacia ]a

127

128

Paso4: Preparaci6npara grabaci6n

Deslice el interruptor LENS COVER hasta la posici6n OPEN.

Cuando haya finalizado la grabaci6n, _(juste el interruptor LENS COVER en la posici6n

CLOSE para cerrar la tapa del objetivo.

Abra el panel LCD 90 grados respecto a la videocfimara (0) y, a continuacidn, gfrelo en el fingulo que le resulte mils adecuado para grabar o reproducir (@).

@90 rados

(max.)

@90 grados respecto a la videocamara

Para desactivar la luz de fondode la

pantalla LCD y conseguirque la

bateria dure re;istiempo

(DCR-DVD308/DVD708)

Mantenga presionado DISP/BATT INFO durante unos s (segundo) hasta que

Este :(juste resulta prfictico cuando utiliza la videocfimara en condiciones de mucho brillo o si desea ahorrar energ/a de la bater/a. Este @lste no afcctarfi a la imagen grabada. Para encender la luz de rondo de la pantalla LCD, mantenga presionado DISP/

BATT INFO durante unos s (segundo) hasta que .:L"_ desaparezca.

O Notas

•

No pulse los bolones del marco de la pantalla

LCD cuando abra o ajuste el panel.

"_° Sugerencias

• Si abre el panel LCD 90 grados respeclo videocfimara y 1o gira 180 grados hacia el de la objetivo, mirando convcnient_ podrfi hacia cerrarlo flmra.

Este con la pantalla procedimiento para las operaciones de

LCD resulta reproducci6n.

• En el HOME MENU.

_[AJUS.SON./PANT.] toque _

_[BRILLO para ajuslar el brillo de la panlalla

(AJUSTES)

LCD.

LCDI

• Cada vez que prcsiona mueslra i1 ocu][a

DlSP la inlormacidll

BATT/INFO.

(mostrar tnostrar).

_+ no

@180 grados

(max.)

DISP/BATT INFO

Paso5: Inserci6nde undisco o un

"Memory Stick Duo"

Podrfi contemplar las imfigenes a Iravds del visor para evitar que la balerfa se desgaste.

o siempre que la calidad de la imagen de la pantalla LCD sea muy b_{ia.

Visor

;

,!i

Palanca de ajuste del objetivo del visor

M[l_Vala claramcnlc h{ista q[IL' VL'a la ima_en.

"_° Sugerencias

• Para aiustm"el brillo do la luz de tkmdode] visor, seleccione _ (AJUSTES)_ [AJUS.SON./

PANT.] -'4 [LUZ F.VISORI

en el HOME

MENU.

Se necesita un disco DVD_RW. DVD+RW.

DVD-R o DVD+R DL de 8 cm nuevo para realizar la grabacidn.

Notas

• Elimine de anlemano el poBo o las hucllas daclihu'es del disco con un patio suave,

Compruebe que la videocamara

est_ encendida.

Deslice el interruptor OPEN de la cubierta del disco en la direcci6n

de la flecha (OPEN _).

[ABRIENDO...] aparece en la panlalla

LCD.

La cubierta del disco se abrir:i

]igeramenle de forma automfilica.

Interruptor OPEN de la cubierta del disco

Lente de captacion

._,

=_

==, m del disco se haya abierto un poco, podrfi abrirla completamente.

ndicador

ACCESS (disco)

ContimJa._

129

130

Coloque el disco con la cara de

grabacibn

hacia la videocfimara y, a continuacibn, presione el centro del disco hasta que encaje en su

sitio.

Elija la opci6n que desee de las

que aparecen en pantalla.

• DVD-RW

Seleccione el formato de grabacidn.

IVIDEOI o IVRI y, a continuaci6n.

toque Ira.

•

DVD+RW

Seleccione el formato de la pelicula

[PANOR,_M.16:gl o [4:31 y, a contilmacidn, toque rug].

6

Toque [Sl].

Cuando aparezca [Finalizado.] en la pantalla, toque rOK].

Cuando se h:_ya completado el formateo del disco, podr:i empezar a grabar en dl.

Coloque la cala impresa del disco hacia afucra cuando utilice discos de una sola cara.

Cierre la cubierta del disco.

[ACCESO A DISCO] aparece en la pantalla LCD.

Es posible que la videoc:imara tarde un tiempo en reconocer el disco.

•

DVD-RW/DVD+RW

Aparecer:i una p:mt:dla en la que se le solicita si desea utilizar llt [GUfA

SELEC.DISCO].

Si utiliza la [GUIA

SELEC.DISCO]

podr:i formatear el disco siguiendo las indicaciones en pantalla. Si no desea utilizarla, salte al paso 5.

•

DVD-R/DVD+R DL

Podr:i enlpezar a grabar in[lnedi:ltamente despuds que el indicador [ACCESO A

DISCO] desaparezca de llt pantalla

LCD. No es necesario que realice los pasos posteriores Ill 5.

"_i°

Sugerencias

• Si utiliza un disco DVD-RW mientras la videocfimm'a est:i :tjustada pare que funcione en el modo Easy Handycam, se le asignarfi autom6ticamente el modo de grabacidn VIDEO.

Extracci6n

del disco

@ Realice los pasos 1 y 2 para abrir la cubierla del disco.

@ Prcsione la zona de sujecidn del disco en el centro del compallimiento para discos y extraiga el disco sujetfindolo por el borde.

"_° Sugerencias

• Es posible expulsm un disco siempre que la videocfimara esl_ conectada a una lhente de alimentaci6n, aunque se encumllre apagada. NO obstantc, el proceso de reconocimiento del disco

(paso 4) no se iniciarfi.

• Compruebe cufil es el disco mils adecuado para la grabaci6n que desea realizur mediante la opci6n [GUIA SELEC.DISCO] del HOME

MENU.

0 Notas

• AI a,brir o cerrar l_t cubierta del disco, lenD* cuidado de nit obslaculizar la operacidn con la mano i1 O[l*OS objetos.

Coloque la correa ell la parte inlcrior de la videocfimara y, a continuaci6n, abra o cierrc la cubierla del disco.

• Es posible que se produzcan lallos en el flmcionamienlo de la videocfimara si la correa queda enganchada al cerrar la cubierta del disco.

• Nit toque la cara de grabaci6n del disco ni la lenle de caplaci6n.

Cuando utilice un disco de doble car& tenga cuidado de nit ensuciar la superficie con huellas dactilarcs.

• Es posible que se produzcan lallas en el flmcionamiento de la videocfimara si cierra la cubierta del disco con ,Sste inscrtado incorrcctatllente.

• Nit desconecte la alimentaci6n durante d proceso de [_)rnlateo.

• Nit sonlcta la videocfimara a golpes ni vibraciones en las siguicntes simaciones: mientras el indicador ACCESS estd enccndido: mientras el indicador ACCESS estd parpadeando: mientras _ muestrc [ACCESO A DISCO] o

[ABRIENDO...I

en la pantalla LCD.

• Es posible que se lame algdn tiempo en expulsar d disco segdn las condiciones de 6ste y los materiales grabados.

• Es posible que lz_opcracidn de expulsi6n de un disco taMe hasla 10 [llinulo si (sle eglfi dafiado o sucio de huellas dactilares, etc. En e_ caso. es posible que el disco estd dafiado.

$61o se puede utilizar un "Memory Stick

Duo" con la marca [t,J]EMOR¥

MEMORYSTICKPRD Duo.

"_° Sugerencias

• E1nfimero de imfigenes que pueden gr_,barse varia en fimcidn de la calidad o el tamafio de la imagen.

Abra el panel LCD.

Inserte

el "Memory

Stick Duo"

la ranura para

"Memory

Duo" en la direcci6n

Stick correcta hasta que haga clic.

g m.

g g

m m

Indicador Access

("Memory Stick Duo")

Contin_a.._

131

132

Para expulsar un "Memory Stick Duo"

Empuje ligemmente el "Menlory Stick

Duo" hacia el interior de la ranura una vez y, a continuaci6n, deslfcelo fuera de 6sta.

0 Notas

• No intente extract el ' [Vlcmory Stick Duo" a ]a luerza. Si

Io hace, podrfa provocar l_,llas de hmcionamiento.

• Cuando el indicador de acceso se enciende o pallmdea, significa que la videocfimara estfi leyendo o grabando datos. No sacuda ni golpee la videocfimara, desconecte la alimentaci6n, expulse el "Memory Stick Duo" ni retire la bateria. Si 1o hace, los datos de imfigenes podr/an dafiar_.

• Si ingresa el "Memo W Stick Duo" en la ranura en la direcci6n incorrccta, es posible que se darien el "Mmnory Stick Duo", la ranura para

+'MemolT Stick Duo" o los datos de imfigenes.

Grabaci6n

DCR-DVD108/DVD608 Interruptor POWER []

(HOME) [] PHOTO []

Abra la tapa del objetivo

[]

DCR-DVD308/DVD708

START/STOP

[]

_ (HOME []

START/STOP[_]

A.iusle la correa de sujeci6n como mueslra la iluslraci(m y su.jete la videoc_hnara correclamen/e.

O Notas

Si los indicadorcs de acccso permanecen encendidos una vez finalizada la grabaci6n.

significa que todavfa se estgin grabando dalos en el disco o en el 'Mmno U Slick Duo". No somela la videocilmara a golpes o vibraciones.

ni desconecte la balerfa o el adaplador de alimenlaci6n de ca

g g

=%

m m g

Pc

=,,

ContinlJa ._

133

134

Rraba¢i6_ (ge_t}_uac}6_} m .

Las pel(culas se graban en el disco.

EmE

Gire el interruptor

POWER []

hasta que se encienda el indicador

(pegcula).

Presione START/STOP

[] (o []).

Las imfigenes fijas se graban en el

"Memory Slick Duo".

Gire el interruptor

POWER []

hasta que se encienda

el indicador

(imageries

fijas).

CHG

Presione PHOTO _.

START/

STOP

[ESPERA]-+[GRAB.]

Para detener la grabaci6n, presione

START/STOP nuevamenle.

Parpadea--_Se enciende

Presi6nelo Prcsi6nelo ligeramente para completamente enfocar para grabar

Illlllllaparece junto a _ . Cuando Ilfllfll desaparece, significa que se grabd la imagen.

Paracambiaral m0d0degrabaci6n

depeliculas medianteel b0t6n

(HOME) [] (0 [])

Toque _ (TOMA DE IMACENES) en el menfi HOME MENU --+ [PELICULA] o

[FOTO].

Reproducci6n

DCR-DVD108/DVD608 i_-(HOME) =

[]

(HOME) []

Palanca de zoom

Interruptor

POWER []

[_ (VISUALIZAR

IMAGENES) []

DCR-DVD308/

DVD708 r _

[

START/sTOP

,_::::¢'+_

_ I

F'_'] (VISUALIZAR

IMAGENES)

(HOME) []

[]

Gire el interruptor POWER [] para encender la videoc;imara.

Presione

I-_(VISUALIZAR IM.&GENES) [] (o []).

La pant:alia VISUAL INDEX aparece en la pantalla LCD. (Es posiMe que el sistema tarde un fiempo en mostrar la panlalla VISUAL INDEX).

Vuelve a la panlalla de grabaci6n

6 imagenes anteriores

6 imagenes posteriores

Vuelve a la panlalla de grabaci6n

Tipo de disco

Aparccc con la inlagen en la tihima lcngiiela reproducida o grabada (_ para una imagen Ilia).

@=_--'(OPTION)

Muestra las

"_° Sugerencias

• Si mucve la palanca

VISUAL INDEX.

del zoom [] podrfi

Para fijar el nfimero, seleccionar loque _

IM_.G] _IPANTALLA _ ].

si desea mostrar 6 d 12 imfigenes

(AJUSTES) en el HOME MENU en la pmlmlla

----+ [V[S.AJUSTES

g g

i m i.

Continaa

135

136

Rep_o_ucci6_ (co_ti_uaci&_}

Inicie la reproduccion.

Toque

la lengtieta _ y la pelicula que desee reproducir.

ka pantalla VISUAl_ INDEX volvergt a aparecer cuando se haya completado la reproducci6n de la secuencia entre la pelicula seleccionada y la 01tima pelicula.

Volver (a la palltalla @_ _60mm

I_00:00:14<_ I

VIsuAL INDEX)

............

i _.,_h g_i1001

:_1_]

} cada vez que se loca.

O,=- OPT ON

Ue*_obinado/avance rfipido

Toque la lengtieta I1_ Y la imagen fija que desee reproducir.

Volver (a la l)antalla

VISUAL INDEX)

_60m=n _u 14114 _

Bot6n de presenlaci6n de diaposilivas

101-0015 h a la pantalla

VISUAL INDEX

Anlerior/Siguienle

Cambio al modo de reproduccidn

mediante el bot6n _(HOME) []

Toque [_EI(VISUALIZAR IMAGENES)

--* [VISUAL INDEX]

"_° Sugerencias

• Toque _/[]_ reproducir durante la pausa la pelfcula en cfimara lenla.

para

• Si Ioca dichos botones Ul3a vez.

el rebobinado o el avance rfipido irfin unas 5 veces ]ntis rfipido y, si los loca 2 veces, aumentarfi la velocidad aproxi madal/lenle 10 veces*.

* UllaS 8 veces mils r@ido si uliliza un DVD+RW

Toque O_--(OPTION) _ lengtieta [_

VOL.

r_].

y, acontinuaci6n, ajfistelocon [_7/

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IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS

Cleaning

PowerSources

Polarization

Overloading

ObjectandLiquidEntry

Attachments

Water and Moisture

Power-CordProtection

Accessories

Ventilation

INPORTANT

SAFEGUARDS

Lightning

SafetyCheck

DamageRequiringService

Servicing

Readthis beforeoperatingyourcamcorder

CAUTION

Owner'sRecord

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RegulatoryInformation

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CAUTION

Note

For the State of California, USAonly

Typesof "MemoryStick" youcanuse

inyourcamcorder

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Onrecording

Aboutthis manual

Aboutthemarksusedinthis manual

Table of Contents

re(OTHERS) category .............48

Subjectexamplesand solutions

_eder a spet _ight

A @Hd ee the stage efa ski s[epe er

What youcan dowith yourcamcorder

Playbackona DVDdeviceor DVDdrive[p.44)

Choosinga disc

Recording time

Recording format for DVD-RW

Disc format features

15

Usingyourcamcorder

OPreparing

@Recording,

playback, editing

,g on your camc0rder

_1

@Viewing on another DVD device

I Playbackcompatibility

"_HOME" and "°_:=OPTION"

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Categoriesand items of the HOMEMENU

=I_r(CAMERA) category

[E] (VIEW IMAGES) category

re(OTHERS) category

category

(SETTINGS}category

4

MENU

3

°°@ HOME _ a_d _QsO?T_ON"(8o_ti_ed)

on

Step 1: Checkingsupplieditems

Step 2: Chargingthe battery pack

l

3

To useanoutsidepowersource

(BatteryInfo)

23

Step 2: gharg)_) the battery pack (go_ti_ed}

Playingtime

Step 3: Turningthe poweron, and setting the date and time

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