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Sony Handycam DCR-DVD408 Operating Manual

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Enjoying with your
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Getting Started
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Recording/Playback 31
Editing
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Utilizing recording media
Customizing your
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Using a Computer
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  • Page 1 Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) -free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-DVD408/DVD508/ DVD808/DVD908 © 2007 Sony Corporation 2-319-640-11(1) Enjoying with your camcorder Getting Started Recording/Playback 31 Editing Utilizing recording media...
  • Page 2 WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them.

  • Page 4: Replacement Parts

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Continued) Lightning For added protection for this set during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power-line surges.

  • Page 5: Read This Before Operating Your Camcorder

    Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DCR-DVD Serial No.

  • Page 6: Notes On Use

    – 8cm DVD+R DL Use the discs with marks listed below. See page 14 for details. For reliability durability of recording / playback, we recommend that you use Sony discs or discs with an VIDEO CAMERA) mark for your camcorder.
  • Page 7 Types of “Memory Stick” you can use in your camcorder You can use “Memory Stick Duo” marked with (p. 104). “Memory Stick Duo” (This size can be used with your camcorder.) “Memory Stick” (You cannot use it in your camcorder.) •...
  • Page 8 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 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Read this before operating your camcorder ... 5 Subject examples and solutions Enjoying with your camcorder What you can do with your camcorder ... 12 Choosing a disc ... 14 Using your camcorder ... 16 “ HOME” and “ OPTION”...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents (Continued) Customizing your camcorder What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU ... 64 Using the HOME MENU ... 64 List of the (SETTINGS) category items ... 65 MOVIE SETTINGS ... 66 (Items for recording movies) PHOTO SETTINGS ...

  • Page 11: Subject Examples And Solutions

    Subject examples and solutions Shooting Checking your golf swing B SMTH SLW REC... 39 Capturing still images during movie recording B Dual Rec... 37 Flowers in close-up B PORTRAIT ... 80 B FOCUS... 78 B TELE MACRO ... 78 Focusing on the dog on the left side of the screen B FOCUS...

  • Page 12: Enjoying With Your Camcorder

    Enjoying with your camcorder What you can do with your camcorder Your camcorder records image data on 8cm DVD*. It is more convenient than video tape and far more versatile. Taking beautiful shots easily No rewinding to start recording (p.31, 34) 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.46) 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

    Choosing a disc Your camcorder is compatible with 8cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R and DVD+R DL. It does not support 12cm discs. Recording time Expected recordable time on one side of the disc. The recordable time varies depending on type of discs or recording mode. Recording mode 9M (HQ) (high quality) 6M (SP) (standard quality)
  • Page 15 Disc format features Disc types and symbols Symbols used in this manual Both 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 movie can be recorded on the same disc (38) Deleting the most recent recording Deleting or editing recordings on your camcorder (50) Using a disc repeatedly even if the disc becomes full by formatting* (61) Finalizing required to play on other devices...

  • Page 16: Using Your Camcorder

    Using your camcorder 1Preparing (See page 21 to 30.) * Select the recording format and format the disc on your camcorder (p.28). z Tips • You can select the disc from [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p.60). 2Recording, playback, editing (See pages 31, 32, 41, and 52.) What you can do with your camcorder depends on the type of disc (p.15).

  • Page 17: Viewing On Another Dvd Device

    4Viewing on another DVD device (See pages 46, 59.) To view a disc recorded on your camcorder on other DVD devices, you need to finalize it first. DVD device / DVD recorder b Notes • The less the recording volume of the disc is, the more it takes time to finalize the disc. The features of a finalized disc depend on disc type.

  • Page 18: Home" And " - Taking Advantage Of Two Types Of Menus

    “ HOME” and “ - Taking advantage of two types of menus “ HOME MENU” - the starting point for operations with your camcorder Categories and items of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category Items MOVIE* PHOTO* SMTH SLW REC (VIEW IMAGES) category Items VISUAL INDEX* PLAYLIST...
  • Page 19 Using the HOME MENU Turn the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder. (HOME) A (or B). Press (HOME) B (HOME) A Touch the category you want to use. Example: (OTHERS) category Touch the item you want to use. Example: [EDIT] Continue operation by following the guidance on the screen.
  • Page 20 “ HOME” and “ 3 Touch the item you want to know the content. MOVIE Records a movie. Activate? When you touch an item, its explanation appears on the screen. To apply the option, touch [YES], otherwise, touch [NO]. To deactivate the HELP Touch (HELP) again in step 2.

  • Page 21: Getting Started

    Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 22) Power cord (1) (p. 22) A/V connecting cable (1) (p.

  • Page 22: Step 2: Charging The Battery Pack

    Step 2: Charging the battery pack DC plug Jack cover You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) (p. 106) after attaching it to your camcorder. b Notes • You can use only "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack H series. Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG) (The default setting).
  • Page 23 To remove the battery pack 1 Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). 2 Raise the viewfinder. 3 Press the BATT (battery) release button and remove the battery pack. BATT (battery) release button b Notes • When you remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor, make sure that the (Still) lamp (p.

  • Page 24: Playing Time

    Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) DCR-DVD508/DVD908 Continuous Battery pack recording time NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 * Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off and zooming. b Notes • All times measured with recording mode [SP] under the following conditions: Top: When the LCD backlight turns on.

  • Page 25: Step 3: Turning The Power On, And Setting The Date And Time

    wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. • Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects.

  • Page 26: Changing The Language Setting

    Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time (Continued) Set [Y] (year) with v/V. Select [M] with b/B, then set the month with v/V. Set [D] (day), hour and minute in the same way, then touch [NEXT]. Make sure that the clock is correctly set, then touch The clock starts.

  • Page 27: Step 4: Preparing For Recording

    Step 4: Preparing for recording LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). 190 degrees to the camcorder 290 degrees (max.) DISP/BATT INFO 2180 degrees (max.) To turn off the LCD backlight to make the battery last longer...

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

    Step 5: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick Duo” Disc A new 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD- R, or DVD+R DL is required for recording (p. 14). b Notes • Remove dust or fingerprints from the disc beforehand, using a soft cloth (p.104). Check that the power of your camcorder is on.
  • Page 29 x DVD+RW Select the aspect ratio of the movie, [16:9 WIDE] or [4:3], then touch Touch [YES]. Touch when [Completed.] is displayed. When the formatting is completed, you can start recording on the disc. z Tips • When you use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p.
  • Page 30 Step 5: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick Duo” (Continued) Open the LCD panel. Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot in the right direction until it clicks. Access lamp (“Memory Stick Duo”) To eject a “Memory Stick Duo” Lightly push the "Memory Stick Duo"...

  • Page 31: Recording/Playback

    Recording/Playback Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam) Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can perform recording or playing back operation without detailed settings. It also makes screen font size larger for easy viewing. Movies Turn the POWER switch A until the...
  • Page 32 Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam) (Continued) Viewing recorded movies/still images Turn the POWER switch A to turn on your camcorder. Press (VIEW IMAGES) F (or G). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. (It may take some time to display the VISUAL INDEX screen.) Returns to the recording screen...
  • Page 33 Still images: Touch , then touch the still image you want to view. Return (to the VISUAL INDEX screen) Go to the VISUAL INDEX screen * [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 71). z Tips • The screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen when the movies from the one you selected through the one at the end of the list are all played back.

  • Page 34: Recording

    Recording START/STOP C POWER switch B START/STOP A Adjusting the grip belt Adjust and fasten the grip belt as illustrated, and hold your camcorder properly. (HOME) E (HOME) D PHOTO F b Notes • If the access lamps (page 28, 30) is on after recording is finished, it means data is still being written onto the disc or “Memory Stick Duo.”...
  • Page 35 Movies Movies are recorded on the disc. For recordable time, see page 14. Turn the POWER switch until (Movie) lamp turns on. Press START/STOP A (or C). [STBY] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. To switch to the movie recording mode using the (HOME) button Touch...

  • Page 36: Zooming

    Recording (Continued) Zooming You can magnify images up to 10 times the original size with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons below the LCD screen. You can magnify images with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons. Wider range of view: (Wide angle) Close view: (Telephoto)

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

    Press (flash) repeatedly to select an appropriate setting. No indication (Auto flash): Automatically flashes when there is insufficient ambient light. (Forced flash): Always uses the flash regardless of the surrounding brightness. (No flash): Records without flash. b Notes • The recommended distance to the subject when using the built-in flash is approximately 0.3 to 2.5 m (1 to 8 feet).

  • Page 38: Recording In Dark Places (Nightshot)

    Recording (Continued) Recording in dark places (NightShot) Infrared port Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON. ( appears.) b Notes • The NightShot and Super NightShot functions use infrared light. Therefore, do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects, and remove the conversion lens (optional).

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

    • When you view the movie on a TV, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your TV (16:9/4:3) (p. 44). • When viewing 16:9 (wide) pictures with [TV TYPE] set to [4:3], pictures may appear rough depending on subjects. To select the aspect ratio of the still images 1 Turn the POWER switch until the...
  • Page 40 Recording (Continued) b Notes • Sounds are not recorded during the about 3 second-movie shooting. • Image quality of [SMTH SLW REC] is not as good as that of normal recording.

  • Page 41: Playback

    Playback (HOME) E (HOME) D (VIEW IMAGES) C Turn the POWER switch A to turn on your camcorder. Press VIEW IMAGES) B (or C). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. (It may take some time to display the VISUAL INDEX screen.) Returns to the recording screen Previous...

  • Page 42: Still Images

    Start playing back Movies Touch tab and the movie to be played back. The VISUAL INDEX screen reappears when playback from the selected movie until the last movie is completed. Return (to the VISUAL INDEX screen) Beginning of the scene/ previous scene Stop (go to the VISUAL INDEX screen)

  • Page 43: Using Pb Zoom

    Using PB zoom You can magnify still images from about 1.1 to 5 times the original size. Magnification can be adjusted with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on the LCD frame. 1 Play back the still images you want to magnify.

  • Page 44: 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 outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p.22). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
  • Page 45 picture’s aspect ratio switches between 16:9 (wide) and 4:3, the image may jitter. • When you play back a picture recorded in 16:9 (wide) aspect ratio on a 4:3 TV not compatible with the 16:9 (wide) signal, set [TV TYPE] to [4:3].

  • Page 46: Making The Disc Compatible With Playback On Other Devices Or Dvd Drives (Finalizing)

    Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing) Finalizing makes the recorded disc compatible for playback with other devices and DVD drives of computers. Before finalizing, you can select the style of the DVD menu which displays the image list (p.
  • Page 47 To add recordings to a finalized disc (p.62) Recordings cannot be added. When the DVD menu has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you to confirm that you wish to add a recording. b Notes • Even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you cannot record additional movies onto the disc after finalizing the disc during Easy Handycam operation.

  • Page 48: Finalizing A Disc

    Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing) (Continued) Finalizing a disc b Notes • It takes from a minute to a maximum of several hours to finalize a disc. The shorter the amount of material recorded on the disc, the longer it takes for finalizing.
  • Page 49 To select a DVD menu style (OPTION) t 1 In step 4, touch [DVD MENU]. 2 Select the desired style from 4 types of pattern with [T]/[t]. Select [NO MENU] if you do not create a DVD menu. 3 Touch b Notes •...

  • Page 50: Editing

    Editing (OTHERS) category This category enables you to edit or print images on a disc or "Memory Stick Duo," or copy them onto your computer for viewing, editing or creating an original DVD. (OTHERS) category Item list DELETE You can delete images on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo"...
  • Page 51 Touch to return to the previous screen. Touch t [YES] t To delete all movies on the disc at one time In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t To delete the most recently recorded movie In step 3, touch [ LAST SCENE DEL] t [YES] t...

  • Page 52: Dividing The Image

    Deleting images (Continued) – write-protection is set to the still images by the other device. z Tips • To delete all images recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo,” format the “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 62). Dividing the image b Notes •...

  • Page 53: Creating The Playlist

    b Notes • Movies cannot be restored once they are divided. • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while editing images. It may damage the disc. • Even if the divided movie is included in the Playlist, the movie is not divided in the Playlist.

  • Page 54: Playing The Playlist

    Creating the Playlist (Continued) To add all the movies on the disc in the Playlist In step 2, touch [ ADD ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t b Notes • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while editing the Playlist.
  • Page 55 5 Select the destination with [T]/[t]. Destination bar Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image. t [YES] t 6 Touch z Tips • When you select multiple images, the images are moved following the order appeared in the Playlist.

  • Page 56: Dubbing To Vcr Or Dvd/Hdd Recorders

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

  • Page 57: Printing Recorded Images (Pictbridge Compliant Printer)

    Insert the recorded disc into your camcorder. Turn on your camcorder, and press (VIEW IMAGES). Set [TV TYPE] according to the display device (p. 44). Insert the recording media in the recording device. If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode.
  • Page 58 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) (Continued) Printing Touch the still image to be printed. The selected image is marked with Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 59: Utilizing Recording Media

    Utilizing recording media (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) category This category enables you to use a disc or a “Memory Stick Duo” for various purposes. (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) category Item list FINALIZE You can enable discs to be played on other devices by finalizing them (p. 46). DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you of the right disc for your purpose (p.

  • Page 60: Finding The Right Disc (Disc Select Guide)

    Playing a disc on other devices (continued) • Movies stored on a disc cannot be copied directly onto a computer to be played back or edited. z Tips • For details on operations and procedures, see the “First Step Guide” on the supplied CD-ROM (p.

  • Page 61: Deleting All Scenes On The Disc (Formatting)

    Deleting all scenes on the disc (Formatting) Formatting the disc Formatting makes the recorded disc new and reusable by deleting all the data recorded on the disc. The recording capacity of the disc is recovered by formatting it. A DVD-R/DVD+R DL cannot be formatted.

  • Page 62: Recording Additional Scenes After Finalizing

    Deleting all scenes on the disc (Formatting) (continued) Formatting the “Memory Stick Duo” Formatting deletes all images on a “Memory Stick Duo.” Turn on your camcorder. Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" that you want to format into your camcorder. Touch (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) of the FORMAT]...
  • Page 63 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall outlet. Turn the POWER switch to turn on the (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.

  • Page 64: Customizing Your Camcorder

    Customizing your camcorder What you can do with the category of the HOME MENU You can change the recording functions and the operating settings for your convenience. Using the HOME MENU Turn on your camcorder, then press (HOME). (HOME) (HOME) (SETTINGS) category Touch (SETTINGS).

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

    List of the (SETTINGS) category items MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 66) Items REC MODE NIGHTSHOT LIGHT DIGITAL ZOOM STEADYSHOT AUTO SLW SHUTTR GUIDEFRAME ZEBRA REMAINING SUB-T DATE FLASH LEVEL REDEYE REDUC PHOTO SETTINGS (p. 68) Items IMAGE SIZE QUALITY FILE NO. NIGHTSHOT LIGHT STEADYSHOT GUIDEFRAME...

  • Page 66: Movie Settings

    MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies) Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page. How to set (HOME MENU) t page 64 (OPTION MENU) t page 76 The default settings are marked with B. REC MODE (Recording mode) You can select from three levels of image...
  • Page 67 STEADYSHOT You can compensate for camera shake (the default setting is [ON]). Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( using a tripod (optional), then the image becomes natural. AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto slow shutter) When this is set to [ON] (the default setting), the shutter speed is automatically reduced to 1/30 second when recording in dark conditions.

  • Page 68: (Items For Recording Movies) Photo Settings

    MOVIE SETTINGS (continued) LOW ( Makes the flash level lower. REDEYE REDUC (Redeye reduction) You can set this function when you use the built-in flash, or an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. You can prevent redeye by activating the flash before recording.
  • Page 69 VGA (0.3M) ( Allows the maximum number of still images to be recorded. b Notes • When the picture ratio is changed to 16:9, the image size is changed to [ 3.0M] ( (p. 39). • You can only select the image size for still images. Capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo”...

  • Page 70: Nightshot Light

    Bottom: [STANDARD] is selected for image quality. • All numbers measured when using a “Memory Stick Duo” made by Sony Corporation. The number of recordable images varies depending on the recording environment. • Still image resolution is obtained by the unique...

  • Page 71: (Items For Recording Still Images)

    VIEW IMAGES SET (Items to customize the display) Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page. How to set (HOME MENU) t page 64 (OPTION MENU) t page 76 The default settings are marked with B. DATA CODE During playback, displays the information (data code) recorded automatically at the...

  • Page 72: Sound/Disp Set

    VIEW IMAGES SET (continued) 12IMAGES Displays thumbnails of 12 images. * You can operate with the zoom buttons on the LCD frame or on the Remote Commander SOUND/DISP SET (Items to adjust beep and the screen) Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page.
  • Page 73 B NORMAL Standard brightness. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. •...

  • Page 74: Output Settings

    OUTPUT SETTINGS (Items for when connecting other devices) Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page. How to set (HOME MENU) t page 64 (OPTION MENU) t page 76 The default settings are marked with B. TV TYPE See page 44.

  • Page 75: (Items To Set Clock And Language) General Set

    GENERAL SET (Other setup items) Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page. How to set (HOME MENU) t page 64 (OPTION MENU) t page 76 The default settings are marked with B. DEMO MODE The default setting is [ON], allowing you to view the demonstration in about 10...

  • Page 76: Activating Functions Using The Option Menu

    Activating functions using the The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you right-click the mouse on a computer. Various functions are displayed in the context of the operation. Using the OPTION MENU While using your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on the screen.

  • Page 77: Recording Items On The Option Menu

    Recording items on the OPTION MENU See page 76 for setting operation. Items FOCUS SPOT FOCUS TELE MACRO EXPOSURE SPOT METER SCENE SELECTION WHITE BAL. COLOR SLOW SHTR SUPER NIGHTSHOT FADER D.EFFECT PICT.EFFECT REC MODE MICREF LEVEL IMAGE SIZE QUALITY SELF-TIMER TIMING RECORD SOUND...

  • Page 78: Functions Set In The Option Menu

    Functions set in the OPTION MENU Items you can set only on the OPTION MENU will be described below. How to set (HOME MENU) t page 64 (OPTION MENU) t page 76 The default settings are marked with B. FOCUS You can adjust the focus manually.
  • Page 79 b Notes • When recording a distant subject, focusing may be difficult and can take some time. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 78) when it is hard to focus automatically. EXPOSURE You can fix the brightness of an image manually.
  • Page 80 Functions set in the OPTION MENU (Continued) Select this to take spectacular shots of fireworks. LANDSCAPE Select to shoot distant subjects clearly. This setting also prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows that comes in between the camcorder and the subject.
  • Page 81 • While is flashing quickly during [ONE PUSH] setting, continue to frame a white object until stops flashing. • flashes slowly if [ONE PUSH] could not be set. • When [ONE PUSH] was selected, if flashing after touching , set [WHITE BAL. ] to [AUTO].
  • Page 82 Functions set in the OPTION MENU (Continued) D.EFFECT (Digital effect) When [OLD MOVIE] is selected, appears on the screen and you can record with an old movie-type atmosphere to your movies. To cancel [D.EFFECT], touch [OFF]. PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect) You can add special effects to an image during recording or playback.

  • Page 83: Using A Computer

    Using a Computer What you can do with Windows computer When you install the “Picture Motion Browser” on a Windows computer from the supplied CD-ROM, you can enjoy the following operations. z Tips • See page 87 when you use a Macintosh computer.
  • Page 84 What you can do with Windows computer (Continued) Hard disk: Disc volume required for installation: Approximately 600 MB (5 GB or more may be necessary when creating DVD videos.) Display: DirectX 7 or later-compatible video card, Minimum 1024 Color (16 bit color) Others: USB port (this must be provided as standard), Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0...

  • Page 85: Installing The "First Step Guide" And Software

    Installing the “First Step Guide” and software You need to install the “First Step Guide” and software to your Windows computer before connecting your camcorder to the computer. The installation is required only for the first time. Contents to be installed and procedures may differ depending on your OS.
  • Page 86 • Once you register on the website, you can get secure and useful customer support. http://www.sony.net/registration/di/ • For the information about Picture Motion Browser, visit the following URL: http://www.sony.net/support-disoft/...

  • Page 87: Viewing "First Step Guide

    Tips • You can also start this program by selecting [Start] t [Programs] ([All Programs] for Windows XP) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [First Step Guide] t folder with model name of your camcorder t HTML version of “First Step Guide.”...

  • Page 88: Troubleshooting

    If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/ Remote Commander • Batteries/Power sources ... 89 •...
  • Page 89 Even if you press EASY, menu settings do not switch to their defaults automatically. • Following menu settings remain as they were set even during Easy Handycam operation. – [FILE NO. ] – [VOLUME] – [TV TYPE] – [ DISPLAY] –...
  • Page 90 • Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 22). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.
  • Page 91 Remaining disc space indicator is not displayed. • Set [ REMAINING] to [ON] to always display the remaining disc space indicator (p. 67). The indicators of the disc type and the recording format on the LCD screen are grayed out. •...
  • Page 92 Troubleshooting (Continued) The ACCESS lamp lights up even when you stop recording. • Your camcorder is recording the scene you have just shot on the disc. The recording angle looks different. • The recording angle may look different depending on the mode of your camcorder. This is not a malfunction.
  • Page 93 Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on the screen. • The spots appear when you are recording with [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] or [COLOR SLOW SHTR]. This is not a malfunction. The color of the image is not correctly displayed. •...
  • Page 94 Troubleshooting (Continued) No sound or only a quiet sound is heard when playing back a disc. • Turn up the volume (p. 42). • Sound is not output when the LCD screen is closed. Open the LCD screen. • When you record sound with [MICREF LEVEL] (p.
  • Page 95 A scene cannot be deleted. • Your disc may not be configured for deleting data (p. 15). • You cannot delete movie during the Easy Handycam operation. • A scene protected on another device cannot be deleted. Unable to copy the images from a disc to a “Memory Stick Duo.”...
  • Page 96 Troubleshooting (Continued) Functions that cannot be used simultaneously • The following list shows examples of unworkable combinations of functions and menu items. Because of following Cannot use settings BACK LIGHT [SPOT METER], [FIREWORKS], [MANUAL] in [EXPOSURE] WIDE SELECT [OLD MOVIE] [SCENE NightShot, [SUPER SELECTION]...

  • Page 97: 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:04:00 C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis...
  • Page 98 Warning indicators and messages (Continued) E (Battery level warning) Slow flashing • The battery pack is nearly used up. • Depending on the operating, environment, or battery conditions, E may flash, even if there are approximately 20 minutes remaining. (High temperature warning) Slow flashing •...

  • Page 99: Pictbridge Compliant Printer

    Playback prohibited. • You are trying to play back an incompatible disc with your camcorder. • You are trying to play back an image recorded with a copyright protection signal. Z Need to unfinalize disc. • To record on the finalized DVD-RW (VIDEO mode), unfinalize it (p.
  • Page 100 Warning indicators and messages (Continued) Recovering data 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. Attempts were made to recover the data, but they were unsuccessful.

  • Page 101: Additional Information

    Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 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. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b].

  • Page 102: World Time Difference

    Using your camcorder abroad (Continued) Setting to the local time You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Set [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] on the HOME MENU (p. 25). World time difference Time-zone Area setting differences...

  • Page 103: Maintenance And Precautions

    Maintenance and precautions About the Disc See page 14 for the details of discs which you can use with your camcorder. Notes on use • Hold the disc by its edge while supporting the center hole lightly. Do not touch the recording side (the opposite of the printed side when using a single-sided disc).
  • Page 104 Maintenance and precautions (Continued) Care and storage of the discs • Keep the disc clean, or the image quality of the audio and video output may deteriorate. • Clean the disc with a soft cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out. For dirt, clean the disc with a soft cloth slightly moistened in water, then remove the moisture with a soft, dry cloth.
  • Page 105 • Data read/write speed may vary depending on the combination of the “Memory Stick” and “Memory Stick” compliant product you use. On a “Memory Stick Duo” with a write-protect tab You can prevent accidental erasure of images when you slide the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick Duo”...
  • Page 106 Maintenance and precautions (Continued) • If you cannot use a “Memory Stick Duo” that has been used with another device, format it with your camcorder (p. 62). Note that formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick Duo.” • You may not be able to play back images with your camcorder: –...

  • Page 107: Moisture Condensation

    • If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it (SETTINGS) 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 108 Maintenance and precautions (Continued) If moisture condensation has occurred Leave your camcorder for about 1 hour without turning it on. 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: •...
  • Page 109 On the pickup lens • Do not touch the lens inside the disc cover. Keep the disc cover closed except when inserting and removing the disc, to keep dust out. • When your camcorder does not work because the pickup lens is dirty, clean it with a blower (not supplied).

  • Page 110: Specifications

    Specifications System Video compression format MPEG2/JPEG (Still images) Audio compression format Dolby Digital 2/5.1ch Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable discs 8 cm DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-R/ DVD+R DL Recording format Movie DVD-RW: DVD-VIDEO (VIDEO mode), DVD-Video Recording (VR mode) DVD+RW: DVD+RW Video DVD-R/DVD+R DL: DVD-VIDEO...
  • Page 111 Industries Association). Files in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder’s setting information at the time of recording. The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described.
  • Page 112 Specifications (Continued) Mass (approx.) DCR-DVD508/DVD908 510 g (1 lb 1 oz) main unit only 590 g (1 lb 4 oz) including the NP- FH60 rechargeable battery pack and a disc DCR-DVD408/DVD808 490 g (1 lb 1 oz) main unit only 570 g (1 lb 4 oz) including the NP- FH60 rechargeable battery pack and a disc...
  • Page 113 Duo,” “ ,” “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” “ “MagicGate,” “ “MagicGate Memory Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, and DVD+R DL logo are trademarks.

  • Page 114: Quick Reference

    Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. A Power zoom lever (36, 41) B PHOTO button (31,35) C Eyecup D Viewfinder (27) E Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (27) F BATT (battery) release button (23) G POWER switch (25) H CHG (charge) lamp (22) I START/STOP button (31,35)
  • Page 115 A Active Interface Shoe The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light, a flash, or a microphone. The accessory can be turned on or off as you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your accessory for details.
  • Page 116 Identifying parts and controls (Continued) A NIGHTSHOT switch (38) B Speaker Playback sounds come out from the speaker. For how to adjust the volume, see page 42. C LCD screen/touch panel (18, 27) D START/STOP button (31,35) E Zoom buttons (36, 43) (HOME) button (19, 64) G RESET button Initializes all the settings, including the...
  • Page 117 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 118: Indicators Displayed During Recording/Playback

    Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies A Recording mode (HQ/SP/LP) (66) B HOME button (19, 64) C Remaining battery (approx.) (23) D Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) E Counter (hour/minute/second) F Disc type (14) G Recording format (14) Appears for DVD-RW only.
  • Page 119 Viewing movies A Recording mode (HQ/SP/LP) (66) B Return button (32, 42) C Remaining battery (approx.) (23) D Playback mode E Counter (hour/minute/second) F Disc type (14) G Previous/Next button (32, 42) H Scene number I OPTION button (76) J Video operation buttons (32, 42) K 5.1ch surround recording (36) Viewing still images L Image size (68)
  • Page 120 Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued) Indicators when you made changes Following indicators appear during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. Upper left Bottom Upper left Indicator Meaning 5.1ch surround recording/ playback (36) Self-timer recording (82) Flash light (36, 67) MICREF LEVEL low (82) WIDE SELECT (38)

  • Page 121: Glossary

    Glossary x 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 120 Hz or lower.

  • Page 122: Index

    Index Numeric 5.1 ch surround recording...36 8cm DVD ...12 AC Adaptor ...22 Active interface shoe ...115 Additional recording...62 AREA SET ...74 Aspect raito...38 AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto slow shutter) ...67, 96 A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off) ...75 A/V connecting cable ...44, 56 BACK LIGHT...38, 92 Battery ...22, 117 Battery info...23...
  • Page 123 LANDSCAPE...80 LANGUAGE SET ...74 LCD backlight ...27 LCD BL LEVEL (LCD backlight level) ...72, 93 LCD BRIGHT ...72 LCD COLOR...73 LCD panel...27 LP...66 Macintosh ...87 Maintenance...103 MANAGE DISC/MEMORY category...59 Memory Stick ...36, 104 “Memory Stick Duo”...29, 104 Memory Stick Duo adaptor ...105 MICREF LEVEL...82 Mirror mode...38...
  • Page 124 Index (Continued) VF B.LIGHT (Viewfinder brightness) ...73 VIDEO mode...14, 121 VIEW IMAGES SET ...71 Viewfinder...27 Viewing ...32 VISUAL INDEX ...32, 41, 121 VOLUME...42, 72 Volume label ...60 VR mode...14, 121 Wall outlet ...22 Warning indicators ...97 Warning messages...98 WHITE BAL. (White balance) ...80, 96 WHITE FADER ...81 Wide angle...36...

  • Page 125: Spanish Quick Guide/Guía Rápida En Español

    Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en español Paso 1: Comprobación de los componentes suministrados Asegúrese de que dispone de los siguientes componentes suministrados con su videocámara. El número entre paréntesis indica el número de componentes suministrados. Adaptador de alimentación de ca (1) Cable de alimentación (1) Cable de conexión de A/V (1) Cable USB (1)
  • Page 126 Paso 2: Carga de la batería Clavija de cc Adaptador de Cubierta de la toma Puede cargar la batería “InfoLITHIUM” (serie H) tras instalarla en la videocámara. b Notas • Sólo es posible utilizar una batería “InfoLITHIUM” de la serie H. Gire el interruptor POWER en el sentido de la flecha hasta la posición OFF (CHG) (ajuste...
  • Page 127 Para extraer la batería 1 Gire el interruptor POWER hacia la posición OFF (CHG). 2 Levante el visor. 3 Presione el botón BATT (liberación de la batería) y extraiga la batería. Botón BATT (liberación de la batería) b Notas • Antes de extraer la batería o el adaptador de ca compruebe que el indicador indicador (Imágenes fijas) estén apagados.
  • Page 128 Paso 2: Carga de la batería (continuación) Batería NP-FH70 NP-FH100 DCR-DVD508/DVD908 Tiempo de Batería grabación continua NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (suministrada) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 * El tiempo de grabación normal indica el tiempo de grabación al repetir las operaciones de inicio/ parada, conexión/desconexión de la alimentación y utilización del zoom.
  • Page 129 • No se recomienda utilizar una batería NP-FH30 con la videocámara, ya que ésta sólo permite tiempos de grabación y reproducción breves. Acerca del tiempo de carga/grabación/ reproducción • Tiempos calculados con la videocámara a 25 °C (se recomienda de 10 °C a 30 °C) •...

  • Page 130: Cambio Del Ajuste De Idioma

    Paso 3: Conexión de la alimentación y ajuste de la fecha y la hora (continuación) Ajuste [HORA VERANO] y, a continuación, toque [SIGUIENTE]. Ajuste [A] u (año) mediante v/V. AJUS.RELOJ Seleccione [M] mediante b/B y, a continuación, utilice v/V para ajustar el mes.
  • Page 131 Paso 4: Preparativos para la grabación Panel LCD Abra el panel LCD 90 grados respecto a la videocámara (1) y, a continuación, gírelo en el ángulo que le resulte más adecuado para grabar o reproducir (2). 190 grados respecto a la videocámara 290 grados (máx.)

  • Page 132: Stick Duo

    Paso 5: Inserción de un disco o un “Memory Stick Duo” Disco Se necesita un disco DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R o DVD+R DL de 8 cm nuevo para realizar la grabación. b Notas • Elimine de antemano el polvo o las huellas dactilares del disco con un paño suave.
  • Page 133 x DVD+RW Seleccione el formato de la película, [PANORÁM.16:9] o [4:3] y, a continuación, toque Toque [SÍ]. Toque cuando aparezca [Finalizado.]. Cuando se haya completado el formateo del disco, podrá empezar a grabar en él. z Sugerencias • Si utiliza un disco DVD-RW mientras está ajustado el modo Easy Handycam, el formato de grabación se fijará...
  • Page 134 Paso 5: Inserción de un disco o un “Memory Stick Duo” (continuación) “Memory Stick Duo” Sólo se puede utilizar un “Memory Stick Duo” con la marca z Sugerencias • El número de imágenes que pueden grabarse varía en función de la calidad o el tamaño de la imagen.
  • Page 135 Grabación (HOME) D START/STOP C Interruptor POWER B START/STOP A Ajuste de la correa de sujeción Ajuste y tense la correa de sujeción como se muestra en la ilustración y sujete la videocámara correctamente. (HOME) E PHOTO F b Notas •...
  • Page 136 Grabación (continuación) Películas Las películas se graban en el disco. Gire el interruptor POWER hasta que se encienda el indicador (película). Presione START/STOP A (o C). [ESPERA] Para detener la grabación, presione START/STOP nuevamente. Para cambiar al modo de grabación de películas mediante el botón (HOME) Toque...
  • Page 137 Reproducción (HOME) E (HOME) D (VISUALIZAR IMÁGENES) C Gire el interruptor POWER Presione VISUALIZAR IMÁGENES) La pantalla VISUAL INDEX aparece en la pantalla de cristal líquido. (Es posible que el sistema tarde un tiempo en mostrar la pantalla VISUAL INDEX). Vuelve a la pantalla de grabación 6 imágenes...
  • Page 138 Reproducción (continuación) Inicie la reproducción Películas Toque la pestaña La pantalla VISUAL INDEX vuelve a aparecer cuando finaliza la reproducción de todas las películas, desde la película seleccionada hasta la última película. Volver (a la pantalla VISUAL INDEX) Comienzo de la escena/ escena anterior Detener (ir a la pantalla VISUAL...

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