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Operating Guide
DCR-DVD404E/DVD405E/DVD805E
© 2006 Sony Corporation
2-661-364-11(1)
Enjoying with your
DVD Handycam
Getting Started
Easy
Handycam 31
Recording
/Playback 38
Playback on DVD devices
Using the Recorded disc
Using the Setup items
Editing on DVD Handycam
Dubbing, Printing
Using a Computer
Troubleshooting
Additional Information
Glossary, Index
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  • Page 1 Operating Guide DCR-DVD404E/DVD405E/DVD805E © 2006 Sony Corporation 2-661-364-11(1) Enjoying with your DVD Handycam Getting Started Easy Handycam 31 Recording /Playback 38 Playback on DVD devices Using the Recorded disc Using the Setup items Editing on DVD Handycam Dubbing, Printing Using a Computer...

  • Page 2: Read This First

    Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. For the customers in Europe ATTENTION The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this camcorder.
  • Page 3 Applicable Accessories: Remote Commander For customers in the U.S.A. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD805E...
  • Page 4 – “First Step Guide” for using your camcorder with the computer connected (stored on the supplied CD-ROM)* * The DCR-DVD404E does not include “First Step Guide” because it does not support a computer connection. On the discs you can use in your...
  • Page 5 • Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the countries/regions. To view your recordings on a TV, you need a PAL system-based TV.
  • Page 6 About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF* measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Step 1: Checking supplied items... 18 Step 2: Charging the battery pack ... 19 Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your camcorder ... 22 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder... 23 Step 5: Using the touch panel... 24 Step 6: Setting the date and time...
  • Page 9 Deleting all of the scenes on the disc (Formatting) ...60 Using the Setup items Using the Setup items ...62 Setup items ...64 CAMERA SET...66 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.) STILL SET ...70 Settings for still images (BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE, etc.)
  • Page 10 Table of Contents (continued) PICT.APPLI..72 Special effects on pictures or additional functions on recording/playback (PICT.EFFECT/D.EFFECT, etc.) MEDIA SET ... 74 Settings for discs and “Memory Stick Duo” (FORMAT/FINALIZE/UNFINALIZE, etc.) STANDARD SET... 75 Settings while recording on a disc or other basic settings (REC MODE/LCD/VF SET/USB SPEED, etc.) TIME/LANGU.
  • Page 11 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...103 Warning indicators and messages ...121 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ...126 About the disc...128 About the “Memory Stick”...129 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack...131 Maintenance and precautions ...133 Specifications ...137 Glossary, Index Glossary ...139 Index...141...

  • Page 12: Enjoying With Your Dvd Handycam

    Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you can do with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam records image data on 8cm DVD*. It is more convenient than video tape and far more versatile. Taking beautiful shots easily No rewinding to start recording (p.32, 38) Recorded images are stored in empty areas on the disc so there is no risk that valuable recordings are accidentally overwritten.
  • Page 13 A recorded disc can be played back on a variety of devices Playback on a DVD device or DVD drive (p.36, 52) You can play back recorded and finalized** discs on a home DVD device, DVD recorder or DVD drive of a computer that supports 8cm disc.

  • Page 14: Choosing A Disc

    Both 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 movie can be recorded on the same disc* Deleting the last recording immediately Deleting recordings freely Editing recordings on your camcorder Using a disc repeatedly even if the disc becomes full by formatting* Playing back recordings on other DVD...

  • Page 15: Recording Time

    • The recording time for the movie drops when the disc also contains still images. Disc use For reliability durability of recording /playback, we recommend that you use Sony discs or discs *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for your DVD Handycam.

  • Page 16: Using Your Dvd Handycam

    Using your DVD Handycam 1Preparing (See page 18 to 29.) * Select the mode on your DVD Handycam and format (p.26). 2Shooting, deleting and editing (See pages 32, 38, 46 and 85.) 3Viewing on your DVD Handycam (See pages 34 and 40) You can also connect it to a TV for viewing (p.50).

  • Page 17: Viewing On Another Dvd Device

    4Viewing on another DVD device (See pages 52 and 56.) To view a disc recorded on your DVD Handycam on other DVD devices, you need to finalize it first. DVD device / DVD recorder • The less the recording volume of the disc is, the more it takes time to finalize the disc. The features of a finalized disc depend on disc type.

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    NP-FP60 (1) (p.20) Cleaning cloth (1) CD-ROM “Picture Package Ver.1.8.1” (1) (p.97) (For DCR-DVD405E/DVD805E) CD-ROM “Nero Express 6” (1) (p.97) (For DCR-DVD404E) Use when copying a disc recorded with your camcorder onto a 12cm DVD. Operating Guide (This manual) (1)

  • Page 19: Step 2: Charging The Battery Pack

    “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series) (p.131) to your camcorder. • You cannot use an NP-FP30 battery pack with your camcorder. (See the reverse side of the battery pack for the model number.) Installing the battery pack with excess force may...
  • Page 20 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. • Disconnect the AC Adaptor holding both your camcorder and the DC plug. To remove the battery pack Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
  • Page 21 • The power will not be supplied from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the mains lead is disconnected from the wall socket. • We recommend that you use an NP-FP70, NP- FP71 or NP-FP90 battery pack when a video light (optional) is attached.

  • Page 22: Step 3: Turning The Power On, And Holding Your Camcorder

    (Movie): To record movies (Still): To record still images • When you turn on your camcorder, the lens cover opens up automatically. • After you have set the date and time ([CLOCK SET], p.25), the next time you turn on the power of your camcorder, the current date and time will be displayed on the LCD screen for a few seconds.

  • Page 23: Step 4: Adjusting The Lcd Screen And Viewfinder

    Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder The LCD screen Open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). 2 180 DISP/BATT INFO degrees (max.) 1 90 degrees to the...

  • Page 24: Step 5: Using The Touch Panel

    Step 5: Using the touch panel You can play back recorded pictures (p.34, 40), or change the settings (p.62) using the touch panel. Touch the buttons displayed on the screen. Support the rear of the LCD panel with the palm of your left hand. Then, touch the buttons displayed on the screen.

  • Page 25: Step 6: Setting The Date And Time

    [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder or slide the POWER switch. • If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory.

  • Page 26: Step 7: Inserting A Disc Or A "Memory Stick Duo

    • Be careful not to obstruct the operation with your hand or other objects, etc., when opening or closing the disc cover. Move the belt to the bottom of the camcorder, then open or close the disc cover. • If you catch the belt when closing the disc cover, it may cause your camcorder to malfunction.
  • Page 27 Perform step 1 and 2 to open the disc cover, then remove the disc. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder while the ACCESS lamp lights up or flashes, or [DISC ACCESS] or [PREPARING TO OPEN] is displayed on the LCD screen.
  • Page 28 • When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is reading/writing data. Do not shake or knock your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the “Memory Stick Duo,” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data may be damaged.

  • Page 29: Step 8: Selecting The Aspect Ratio (16:9 Or 4:3) Of The Recording Picture

    DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/ DVD+RW inserted while 4:3 is set. To play back pictures after connecting your camcorder to a TV Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your TV (16:9/4:3) (p.50). • When viewing 16:9 (wide) pictures with [TV TYPE] set to [4:3], pictures may appear rough depending on subjects.
  • Page 30 Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (continued) Still images Slide the POWER switch to light up (Still) lamp. The image size ratio changes to 4:3. Select the recording media for still images. t [STILL MEDIA]. 1 Touch 2 Select the recording media for still images and touch...

  • Page 31: Easy Handycam - Using Your Camcorder With Automatic Settings

    Complete the preparations described in steps 1 to 8 ( • When inserting a new DVD-RW, it is formatted with VIDEO mode. • When using a DVD-RW disc formatted in VR mode, you cannot use the editing function on your camcorder (p.85).

  • Page 32: Recording With Ease

    • You can continue recording if you have not finalized the disc (p.52) and there is remaining space to record on the disc when: – you turn off the power, then turn it on again. – you remove a disc from your camcorder, then insert it again. [STBY] [REC]...

  • Page 33: Still Images

    Before Easy Handycam operation Turn on your camcorder and press EASY to set to Easy Handycam operation (p.31). [Easy Handycam operation ON.] appears, then Still images Slide the POWER switch A in the direction of the arrow to light up the lamp.

  • Page 34: Playing Back With Ease

    Playing back with ease PLAY/EDIT A (or B) Press The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. Previous 6 pictures Next 6 pictures Returns to the recording screen tab: Displays the movies. tab: Displays the still images on the disc. tab: Displays the still images on the “Memory Stick Duo.”...
  • Page 35 Before Easy Handycam operation Turn on your camcorder and press EASY to set to Easy Handycam operation (p.31). [Easy Handycam operation ON.] appears, then • When playback of the selected movie reaches the end, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen.

  • Page 36: Preparation For Playing Back On A Dvd Player (Finalizing)

    DC IN jack on your camcorder. DC IN jack • Be sure to use the AC adaptor to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during finalizing. Turn on your camcorder and press EASY to set to Easy Handycam (p.31).
  • Page 37 Finalizing a disc Touch the LCD screen in the following steps. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC adaptor during finalizing. • The shorter the amount of material recorded, the longer it takes for finalizing.

  • Page 38: Recording/Playback

    Recording/Playback Recording Lens cover Opens in accordance with the setting of the POWER switch. START/STOP B Movies Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to light up the (Movie) lamp. Press START/STOP A (or B). To stop recording, press START/STOP again. 60min [STBY] [REC]...
  • Page 39 • If the ACCESS lamp is on after recording is finished, it means data is still being written onto the disc or “Memory Stick Duo.” Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the battery or AC Adaptor. (p.62).

  • Page 40: Playback

    Playback Lens cover Closes in accordance with PLAY/EDIT. Slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder. PLAY/EDIT A (or B). Press The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. Previous 6 pictures Next 6 pictures Returns to the recording screen tab: Displays the movies.
  • Page 41 Start playing back. Movies Touch tab and the movie to be played back. Beginning of the scene/ Toggles Play or previous scene Pause as you touch Stop (go to the Reverse/ VISUAL INDEX screen) Forward • When playback of the selected movie reaches the end, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen.

  • Page 42: Functions Used For Recording/Playback, Etc

    6 on the LCD frame. • The minimum distance required between your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 1/2 inch) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto.

  • Page 43: To Use The Flash

    To use the flash... 8 (flash) 8 repeatedly to select the Press setting. No indicator displayed: Automatically flashes when there is insufficient ambient light. (Forced flash): Always uses the flash regardless of the surrounding brightness. (No flash): Records without flash. •...

  • Page 44: To Record In Mirror Mode

    Functions used for recording/playback, etc. (continued) To record in mirror mode... qd Open the LCD screen qd 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (2). • A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the picture will be normal when recorded.

  • Page 45: Recording/Playback

    (p.96). q; Remote sensor Point the Remote Commander (p.49) towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder. qa Recording lamp The recording lamp lights up in red during recording (p.78). The lamp flashes when the remaining capacity for the battery or disc is running low.

  • Page 46: Checking/Deleting The Last Scene (Review/Review Deleting)

    Checking/Deleting the last scene (Review/Review deleting) You can check or delete the last recorded scene. You cannot delete it if: – you have removed the disc. – you have recorded the new movies or still images. Checking the last scene (Review) Slide the POWER switch to light up (Movie) or...

  • Page 47: Indicators Displayed During Recording/Playback

    Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies 1 Remaining battery (approx.) (45) 2 Recording mode (HQ / SP / LP) (75) 3 Recording status ([STBY] (standby) / [REC] (recording)) 4 Counter (hour: minute: second) 5 Disc type (14) 6 Recording format of a DVD-RW (14) 7 Remaining recordable time of the movie (approx.) (77) 8 Review button (46)
  • Page 48 Indicators displayed during recording/playback (continued) Indicators on the LCD screen and viewfinder When you can change the setup items, or during recording or playback, following indicators displayed. Upper left Upper Center Bottom Upper left Indicator Meaning 5.1ch surround recording/ playback (42) Self-timer recording (69) Continuous photo recording /Bracket...

  • Page 49: Remote Commander

    / B / v / V, then press ENTER to enter. • Point the Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder (p.45). • When no commands have been sent from the Remote Commander in a certain period, the orange frame disappears.

  • Page 50: Playing The Picture On A Tv

    Playing the picture on a TV Connect your camcorder to the input jack of TV or VCR using A/V connecting cable 1 or A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO 2. Connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p.19). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
  • Page 51 When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR.

  • Page 52: Playback On Dvd Devices

    Playback on DVD devices Making the disc compatible with playback on DVD devices or DVD drives (Finalizing) Finalizing makes the recorded DVD compatible for playback with DVD devices and DVD drives of computers. • Playback compatibility with any DVD device is not guaranteed. The following settings are available before finalizing.
  • Page 53 To add recordings to a finalized disc (p.59) Recordings cannot be added. When the DVD menu or Photomovie has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you to confirm that you wish to add a recording. To play back a disc in a DVD device after adding a recording (p.54) Only in case 1 * Not possible for (p.55).

  • Page 54: Finalizing A Disc

    Adaptor during finalizing. When you need to disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that the power of your camcorder is set to off and disconnect the adaptor after the CHG (charge) lamp goes off. Finalizing restarts when you connect the AC Adaptor and turn on your camcorder again.
  • Page 55 To select a DVD menu style 1 Touch [DVD MENU]. 2 Select the desired style from 4 types of pattern with Select [NO MENU] if you do not create a DVD menu. t [END]. 3 Touch To change a Photomovie setting 1 Touch [PHOTOMOVIE].

  • Page 56: Playing Back A Disc On Dvd Devices, Etc

    Playing back a disc on DVD devices, etc. A finalized disc recorded with your camcorder can be played back on a DVD device, etc. (p.52). DVD+RW discs can be played back without finalizing. • Do not use the 8cm CD adaptor with an 8cm DVD as it may cause a malfunction.

  • Page 57: Playing Back A Disc On A Computer With A Dvd Drive Installed

    Playing back a disc on a computer with a DVD drive installed • Do not use the 8cm CD adaptor with an 8cm DVD as it may cause a malfunction. • Even when you use a DVD+RW, you must finalize the disc (p.52). Otherwise, it may cause a malfunction.
  • Page 58 Playing back a disc on a computer with a DVD drive installed (continued) The date the disc was first used is recorded on the volume label of the disc. <e.g.> When the disc was first used at 6:00 pm on January 1st 2006: 2006_01_01_06H00M_PM Images are stored in the following...

  • Page 59: Using The Recorded Disc (Dvd-Rw/Dvd+Rw)

    • Use the AC Adaptor as power source to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during operation. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during operation.

  • Page 60: Deleting All Of The Scenes On The Disc (Formatting)

    * To use a DVD menu or a Photomovie on a DVD+RW, the disc must be finalized (p.52). • Use the AC Adaptor as power source to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during formatting. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during formatting.
  • Page 61 • During the Easy Handycam operation (p.31), the screen in step 5 does not appear even if you insert a DVD-RW in your camcorder. Proceed to step 7. • You cannot format a disc that has been protected on other devices. Cancel the protection with the...

  • Page 62: Using The Setup Items

    Using the Setup items Using the Setup items Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to light up the respective lamp. When carrying out the playback settings, press Touch the LCD screen to select the setup item. Unavailable items will be grayed out.
  • Page 63 t[SETUP]. 1 Touch 2 Select the desired setup item. Touch to select the item, then touch in step 2.) 3 Select the desired item. • You can also touch the item directly to select it. 4 Customize the item. After finishing the settings, touch If you decide not to change the setting, touch x To change the setup items during Easy Handycam operation does not appear during Easy Handycam operation (p.31).

  • Page 64: Setup Items

    Setup items CAMERA SET PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE WHITE BAL. AUTO SHUTTER SPOT FOCUS FOCUS FLASH SET SUPER NS NS LIGHT COLOR SLOW S SELF-TIMER SELF-TIMER DIGITAL ZOOM STEADYSHOT STILL SET (p.70) BURST QUALITY IMAGE SIZE FILE NO. PICT.APPLI. FADER D.
  • Page 65 CLOCK SET AREA SET SUMMERTIME LANGUAGE The setting values before Easy Handycam operation are maintained. DCR-DVD405E/DVD805E [USB SELECT] appears automatically when your camcorder is connected to a computer or other device with a USB cable. Movie Still PLAY/EDIT – –...

  • Page 66: Camera Set

    CAMERA SET Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./ STEADYSHOT, etc.) The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 62 for details on selecting setup items.
  • Page 67 , set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO]. • When you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] is selected, or you bring your camcorder outdoors from inside the house while using fixed exposure, select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment.

  • Page 68: Auto Shutter

    W (wide angle), then adjust the focus. • The minimum distance required between your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 1/2 inch) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto.

  • Page 69: Color Slow Shutter

    • Remove the conversion lens (optional). • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p.68) when it is hard to focus automatically. • The shutter speed of your camcorder changes depending on the brightness. The motion of the picture may slow down at this time.

  • Page 70: Still Set

    CAMERA SET (continued) DIGITAL ZOOM You can select the maximum zoom level in case you want to zoom to a level greater than 10×(the default setting) while recording on a disc or “Memory Stick Duo.” Note that the image quality decreases when you are using the digital zoom.
  • Page 71 0610 1450 1250 3000 Top:[FINE] / Bottom:[STANDARD] • When using the “Memory Stick Duo” made by Sony Corporation. The number of recordable still images varies depending on the recording environment. Number of still images recordable on a disc (approx.) 3.0M 2.3M] (...

  • Page 72: Pict.appli

    STILL SET (continued) FILE NO. B SERIES Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the disc or “Memory Stick Duo” is changed. RESET Resets the file numbering to 0001 each time the disc or “Memory Stick Duo” is changed. PICT.APPLI.
  • Page 73 See page 92. USB SELECT (DCR-DVD405E/ DVD805E) You can view pictures on a computer when connecting your camcorder to your computer with the USB cable or connect to the PictBridge compliant printer (p.94). COMPUTER Select this when viewing pictures in the disc on a Windows computer and copying to the computer with the supplied software.

  • Page 74: Demo Mode

    PLAY/EDIT is pressed while connecting your camcorder to another device with the USB cable. – when connecting your camcorder to another device with the USB cable on the playback screen. • For the detail of a computer connection, see “First Step Guide”...

  • Page 75: Standard Set

    When recording on a double-sided disc, this value is applied for both sides. • Your camcorder has a VBR encoding system (p.15) so when you record an object that moves fast, the time available for recording may shorten.
  • Page 76 B NORMAL Standard brightness. BRIGHT Brightens the viewfinder screen. • When you connect your camcorder to AC Adaptor, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. VF WIDE DISP You can select how a 16:9 (wide) aspect ratio picture appears in the viewfinder.
  • Page 77 • The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV. • The indicator toggles through the following sequences as you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander: DATE/TIME t CAMERA DATA t OFF (no indication).

  • Page 78: Disp Output

    REMOTE CTRL (Remote control) The default setting is [ON] so that you can use the supplied Remote Commander (p.49). • Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from responding to a command sent by other device’s remote control. • The setting returns to [ON] when you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours.

  • Page 79: Time/Langu

    Set to [ON] to move the time forward one hour. LANGUAGE You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen. • Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options.

  • Page 80: Customizing Personal Menu

    Customizing Personal Menu You can add desired setup items to Personal Menu, and customize Personal Menu settings. This is convenient if you add frequently used setup items to Personal Menu. Adding a setup item You can add up to 27 setup items for (Movie), (Still) or Delete a less important setup item, if you...
  • Page 81 Arranging the order of setup items displayed on Personal Menu Touch t [P-MENU SET UP] t [SORT]. If the desired setup item is not displayed touch Touch the setup item you want to move. Touch to move the setup item to the desired place. Touch To sort more items, repeat step 2 to 4.

  • Page 82: Editing On Dvd Handycam

    Adaptor during copying. Copying the still images from the “Memory Stick Duo” to DVD Make sure to insert the recorded “Memory Stick Duo” and a disc into your camcorder. Slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder and press PLAY/EDIT.
  • Page 83 Copying the still images on the DVD to “Memory Stick Duo” Make sure to insert the recorded DVD and “Memory Stick Duo” into your camcorder. Slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder and press PLAY/EDIT. Touch tab, then [EDIT].

  • Page 84: Deleting Still Images From The "Memory Stick Duo

    Deleting still images from the “Memory Stick Duo” Make sure to insert the recorded “Memory Stick Duo” into your camcorder. Slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder and press PLAY/EDIT. Touch tab. Touch [EDIT]. Touch [DELETE]. Touch the still image to be deleted.

  • Page 85: Editing The Original Data

    Editing the original data Using DVD-RWs recorded inVR mode, you can delete pictures or divide movies on the disc with your camcorder. Make sure to insert the recorded disc into your camcorder. Original Glossary (p.140) Deleting images Slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder and press PLAY/EDIT.

  • Page 86: Creating The Playlist

    To hide the buttons, touch • Play and pause toggles as you press • A slight difference may occur from the point where you touch point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on half-second increments. Touch t [YES].
  • Page 87 The resolution of the converted movie may be lower than that of the original still images. Erasing unnecessary scenes from the Playlist Slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder and press PLAY/EDIT. t [EDIT]. Touch Touch [ERASE].
  • Page 88 See page 85 for details. • Play and pause toggles as you press • A slight difference may occur from the point where you touch dividing point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on half-second increments. t [YES].

  • Page 89: Playing The Playlist

    • Still images which are not compatible with your camcorder, such as ones shot with a digital still camera and then copied to a computer can not be converted from still images to a Photomovie.

  • Page 90: Dubbing, Printing

    Dubbing, Printing Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices You can copy pictures played back on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD recorders. After dubbing them to an HDD (hard disc drive) video recorder, you can enjoy images stored on the hard disk of the recorder.
  • Page 91 VCR/DVD device with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) 1 or the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) 2. • Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of a VCR or DVD device. Start the playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device.

  • Page 92: Recording Images From A Tv Or Vcr/Dvd Device (Dcr-Dvd405E/Dvd805E)

    You can record pictures or TV programs from a VCR, TV or DVD device onto a disc using your camcorder. Connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p.19). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
  • Page 93 (supplied) 1 or the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) 2. • Connect your camcorder to the output jacks of a TV or VCR/DVD device. If you are recording from a VCR/ DVD device, insert the cassette or disc into the playback device.

  • Page 94: Printing Recorded Still Images (Pictbridge Compliant Printer) (Dcr-Dvd405E/Dvd805E)

    AC Adaptor for this operation. Insert the disc or “Memory Stick Duo” on which still images are stored into your camcorder and turn on the power of the printer. Connect your camcorder to the printer Slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder and press PLAY/EDIT.
  • Page 95 • We cannot guarantee the printing of images recorded with a device other than your camcorder. • Still images recorded by other devices that have a file size of 2MB or more, or are larger than 2304 ×...

  • Page 96: Jacks To Connect External Devices

    DCR-DVD405E/ • When an external microphone (optional) is DVD805E 2 Shoe cover (For DCR-DVD405E/DVD805E) DCR-DVD404E 4 REMOTE jack • Connect other optional accessories. 5 A/V (audio/video) jack (p.50, 90, 92) 6 DC IN jack (p.19) for fixing the installed accessory securely. To connect an accessory, press down and push it to the end, and then tighten the screw.

  • Page 97: Using A Computer (Dcr-Dvd405E/Dvd805E)

    • The Macintosh computer does not support the supplied Picture Package and Nero Express 6 software. • The DCR-DVD404E does not support a computer connection. See “Playing back a disc on a computer with a DVD drive installed” (p.57) to play back images on your computer.

  • Page 98: System Requirements

    • When using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and your computer is not compatible with it, connect your camcorder with the USB cable instead of using the Memory Stick slot on the computer.

  • Page 99: Installing Software And "First Step Guide

    Installing software and “First Step Guide” You need to install the software to your Windows computer before connecting your camcorder to the computer. The installation is required only for the first time. Contents to be installed and procedures may differ depending on your OS.
  • Page 100 Installing software and “First Step Guide” (continued) Read [License Agreement], check [I accept the terms of the license agreement] when you agree, then click [Next]. Select where to save the software, then click [Next]. Select [PAL], then click [Install]. Click [Install] on the [Ready to Install the Program] screen.
  • Page 101 Guide,” if installed by step 11) appear on the desktop. Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of your computer. • For connecting your camcorder to the computer, see “First Step Guide” in the supplied CD-ROM. • If you have any questions about PicturePackage, see “For inquires about...

  • Page 102: Viewing "First Step Guide

    Music Contents without obtaining authorization or approval of the respective owners thereof. License of Picture Package by Sony Corporation would not be construed as conferring to you by implication, estoppel or otherwise, any license or right to use the...

  • Page 103: Troubleshooting

    USB cable (For DCR-DVD405E/DVD805E ). Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p.31). Settings change during Easy Handycam operation. • Some of the settings of your camcorder are restored to the default setting when you set Easy Handycam operation (p.31). [DEMO MODE] does not start.
  • Page 104 The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. • Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p.19). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall socket and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged.
  • Page 105 LCD screen/viewfinder An unknown picture appears on the screen. • The camcorder is in [DEMO MODE] (p.74). Touch the LCD screen or insert a disc or “Memory Stick Duo” to cancel [DEMO MODE]. An unknown indicator appears on the screen.

  • Page 106: Memory Stick Duo

    (p.22). • Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into your camcorder (p.28). • If you use a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted on a computer, format it on your camcorder (p.74). Still images cannot be deleted. • Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the “Memory Stick Duo.” (p.129) •...
  • Page 107 • The playback screen appears. Press display the recording screen (p.34, 40). • Your camcorder is recording the scene you have just shot on the disc. You cannot press PHOTO while [CAPTURE] or • The disc has run out of space. Use a new disc or format the disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW only, p.60).
  • Page 108 There is a time difference between the point where you press START/STOP and the point that the recorded movie starts/stops. • On your camcorder, there may be a slight time difference between the point where you press START/STOP and the actual point that recording movie starts/stops. This is not a malfunction.
  • Page 109 Adjusting the image during recording Refer also to “Setup items” (p.111). The auto focus does not function. • Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p.68). • The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually (p.68). [STEADYSHOT] does not function. •...

  • Page 110: Playing Back A Disc On Your Camcorder

    • Check out the disc compatibility (p.14). • Insert a disc with the recording side facing your camcorder (p.26). • The disc recorded in other devices may not be played back on your camcorder. The playback picture is distorted. • Clean the disc using the cleaning cloth (supplied, p.128).

  • Page 111: Setup Items

    Playback does not move to the previous scene when you press .. • If playback crosses 2 titles made automatically by your camcorder when . is pressed, playback may not move to the previous scene. Select the desired scene from the menu screen.
  • Page 112 Troubleshooting (continued) You cannot use [PROGRAM AE]. • You cannot use [PROGRAM AE] together with: – NightShot – [SUPER NS] – [COLOR SLOW S] – [OLD MOVIE] • [SPORTS] will not work when the POWER switch is set to You cannot use [SPOT METER]. •...
  • Page 113 You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL]. • You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] when power is supplied from the AC Adaptor, or when you turn the LCD panel facing out on your camcorder when the POWER switch is set to (movie) or...

  • Page 114: Dubbing/Connecting To Other Devices

    (p.90, 92). mark cannot be divided (p.85, 88).
  • Page 115 • The disc has already been finalized. If you are using a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, follow the required procedure to record additional material on the disc (p.59). • The disc title may not be changed on your camcorder if the disc title has been made by another device.
  • Page 116 3 Click [Hardware] tab. 4 Click [Device Manager]. The [Device Manager] window appears. 5 Make sure that [SONY DDX-C1002 USB Device] appears in [DVD/CD-ROM drives], [Generic volume] in [Storage volumes], and [USB Mass Storage Device] in [Universal Serial Bus controllers] respectively.
  • Page 117 3 Click [Hardware] tab. 4 Click [Device Manager]. The [Device Manager] window appears. 5 Make sure that [SONY DDX-C1002 USB Device] appears in [DVD/CD-ROM drives], [Generic volume] in [Storage volumes], and [USB Mass Storage Device] in [Universal Serial Bus controllers] respectively.
  • Page 118 • Turn on your camcorder and press • Select [USB SELECT] t [ • Disconnect the USB device other than the keyboard, mouse, and camcorder from the computer. You cannot view the still images recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo” on the computer.
  • Page 119 • The disc is not compatible with your camcorder. Use a disc compatible with your camcorder (p.14). • You cannot write data from other than the Picture Package on a disc in your camcorder. The file transferred from the computer is not written to the “Memory Stick Duo”...
  • Page 120 Troubleshooting (continued) The “First Step Guide” is not displayed correctly. • Follow the procedure below and refer to “First Step Guide” (FirstStepGuide.pdf). 1 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer. 2 Double-click [My Computer]. 3 Right-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] (Disc drive)*. *Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary depending on the computer.

  • Page 121: Warning Indicators And Messages

    Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:21:00 C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis...
  • Page 122 Fast flashing • The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high.* Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. (Warning indicator pertaining to “Memory Stick Duo”) • “Memory Stick Duo” is not inserted (p.28).

  • Page 123: Moisture Condensation

    However, you might be able to record movies. Playback prohibited. • You are trying to play back an incompatible disc with your camcorder. Z Disc finalized. Cannot record on disc. • A finalized DVD-R cannot be recorded.

  • Page 124: Pictbridge Compliant Printer

    • Insert a writable “Memory Stick Duo.” Incompatible type of Memory Stick. • A type of “Memory Stick Duo” incompatible with your camcorder is inserted (p.129). This Memory Stick is not formatted correctly. • Check the format, then format the “Memory Stick Duo”...

  • Page 125: Lens Cover

    Disc cover open, accidentally. Turn on power again. Recovering data Avoid any vibration. • Your camcorder tries to recover data automatically if the data writing was not performed properly. Cannot recover data on disc. • Writing data to the disc has failed.

  • Page 126: Additional Information

    Power supply You can use your camcorder in any countries/ regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. On TV color systems Your camcorder is a PAL system-based camcorder.
  • Page 127 Setting to the local time You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Set [AREA SET] and [SUMMERTIME] in the World time difference 2 3 4 6 8 10 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 31...

  • Page 128: About The Disc

    Otherwise you may not be able to record or play normally in some situations using that disc. • When you set the disc in your camcorder, press firmly until it clicks. When the message [C:13:ss] appears on the LCD screen, open the disc cover and set the disc again.

  • Page 129: About The "Memory Stick

    • If you eject the “Memory Stick Duo,” turn the power off on your camcorder, or remove the – battery pack for replacement while your camcorder is reading or writing image files on the *2*3 “Memory Stick Duo” (while the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing).
  • Page 130 Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • On your camcorder, you cannot play back still images recorded on other devices (DCR- TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that do not conform to the universal standard. (These models are not sold in some regions.)

  • Page 131: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    • After charging is complete, either disconnect the cable from the DC IN jack on your camcorder or remove the battery pack. Effective use of the battery pack •...

  • Page 132: Battery Life

    About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (continued) Battery life • The battery life is limited. Battery capacity drops little by little as you use it more and more, and as time passes. When the available battery time is shortened considerably, a probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life.

  • Page 133: Maintenance And Precautions

    • If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. • Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the product.
  • Page 134 • Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen. Blurs appear and it may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. • If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction.
  • Page 135 • When your camcorder does not work because the pickup lens is dirty, clean it with a blower (not supplied). Do not touch the pickup lens directly during cleaning because this may cause the camcorder to malfunction.
  • Page 136 Remote Commander may shorten, or the Remote Commander may not function properly. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

  • Page 137: Specifications

    JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Files in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder’s setting information at the time of recording. In 16:9 mode, the focal length figures are actual figures resulting from wide angle pixel readout.
  • Page 138 Specifications (continued) LCD screen Picture 6.9 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total number of pixels 123 200 (560 × 220) General Power requirements 7.2 V (battery pack) 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption During camera recording using LCD 4.4W Viewfinder 4.0W...

  • Page 139: Glossary

    Glossary, Index Glossary 12cm disc A disc with a diameter of 12cm. You cannot use 12cm discs with this DVD Handycam. 5.1ch surround sound A system that plays back sound on 6 speakers, 3 at the front (left, right and center) and 2 at the rear (right and left) with an additional low-pass subwoofer counted as a 0.1 channel for frequencies of 120Hz or...
  • Page 140 Glossary (continued) MPEG2 MPEG stands for Moving Picture Experts Group, the group of standards for the coding (image compression) of video (movie) and audio. There are MPEG1 (standard definition) and MPEG2 (high definition) formats. DVD Handycam records movies in MPEG2 format. Original A movie or still photo recorded by DVD Handycam onto a disc is called an...

  • Page 141: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 WIDE...29, 60 21-pin adaptor...51 4:3 ...29, 60 4ch microphone ...42 5.1ch surround recording ...42 5.1-channel surround sound ...42 8cm DVD...12 A/V connecting cable ...18, 50, 90, 92 A/V jack...50, 90, 92, 96 AC Adaptor...18, 19 ACCESS lamp Disc...26 “Memory Stick Duo”...
  • Page 142 Index (continued) Help ...97 High-speed transfer ...13, 98 Holding the camcorder ...22 HQ ...75 Icon...See Display indicators IMAGE SIZE ...71 Index DISPLAY ...77 MOVIE PB...77 Index screen display button...47 INDOOR ...67 “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ...131 Initialize (Reset) ...45 Install ...99 Insulation sheet...49...
  • Page 143 Preparation Camcorder ...18 Computer ...97 Previous/next button ...34, 35, 41 Print ...94 PROGRAM AE ...66, 112 Protect ...60, 125 P.MENU ... See Personal Menu QUALITY...71 Rechargeable battery pack... See Battery Recordable still images...71 Recording...32, 38 Recording format ...14, 27 Recording lamp (REC LAMP) ...45, 78...
  • Page 144 Index (continued) Wall socket ...19 Warning indicators ...121 Warning messages...121 WHITE BAL. (White balance) ...67, 112 WHITE FADER ...72 Wide angle...42 WIDE SELECT...29 Windows...98 WIPE ...72 World time difference ...127 Write-protect tab...129 Zoom ...42 Zoom lever ...42...
  • Page 147 Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Picture Package is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • DVD-R, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW logo are trademarks. • Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 148 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan...

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