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Sony Handycam DCR-DVD406 Operating Manual

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Digital Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
DCR-DVD406E/DVD408E/
DVD506E/DVD508E/DVD808E/
DVD908E
© 2007 Sony Corporation
2-319-641-11(1)
Enjoying with your
camcorder
Getting Started
Recording/Playback 29
Editing
Utilizing recording media
Customizing your
camcorder
Using a Computer
Troubleshooting
Additional
Information
Reference
10
19
48
57
62
81
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99
Quick
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  • Page 1 Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-DVD406E/DVD408E/ DVD506E/DVD508E/DVD808E/ DVD908E © 2007 Sony Corporation 2-319-641-11(1) Enjoying with your camcorder Getting Started Recording/Playback 29 Editing Utilizing recording media Customizing your camcorder Using a Computer Troubleshooting Additional Information Quick Reference...

  • Page 2: Read This Before Operating Your Camcorder

    Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE...

  • Page 3: Regulatory Information

    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-DVD808E...
  • Page 4 – 8cm DVD+R DL Use the discs with marks listed below. See page 12 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 5 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...
  • Page 6 Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued) of a Carl Zeiss Lens. Also, the lens for your camcorder is T -coated to suppress unwanted reflections and faithfully reproduce colors. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. The number value indicates the amount of light from a subject coming into the lens.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    ... 9 Enjoying with your camcorder What you can do with your camcorder ... 10 Choosing a disc ... 12 Using your camcorder ... 14 “ HOME” and “ OPTION” - Taking advantage of two types of menus ... 16...
  • Page 8 Using a Macintosh computer ... 85 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ... 86 Warning indicators and messages ... 95 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ... 99 Maintenance and precautions ... 101 Specifications ... 108 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ... 112 Indicators displayed during recording/playback ...

  • Page 9: Subject Examples And Solutions

    Subject examples and solutions Shooting Checking your golf swing B SMTH SLW REC... 37 Capturing still images during movie recording B Dual Rec... 35 Flowers in close-up B PORTRAIT ... 78 B FOCUS... 76 B TELE MACRO ... 76 Focusing on the dog on the left side of the screen B FOCUS...

  • Page 10: 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.29, 32)
  • Page 11 Using the supplied software to edit and copy (p.81) Picture Motion Browser, the software supplied with your camcorder allows you to edit movies or still images stored in your computer to create your original DVD. Copying discs could not be easier enabling you to share your precious moments with family and friends.

  • Page 12: Choosing A Disc

    • If you use a double-sided disc, you can record on both sides of the disc (p.101). Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of a disc. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces the overall recording time.
  • Page 13 Formatting deletes all recordings and returns the recording medium to its original empty state (p.59). Even when using a new disc, format it with your camcorder (p.26). Finalizing is required to play the disc in a DVD drive on a computer. A DVD+RW that is not finalized may cause the computer to malfunction.

  • Page 14: Using Your Camcorder

    • You can select the disc from [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p.58). 2Recording, playback, editing (See pages 29, 32, 39, and 50.) What you can do with your camcorder depends on the type of disc (p.13). 3Viewing on your camcorder (See pages 30 and 39) You can also connect it to a TV for viewing (p.42).

  • Page 15: Viewing On Another Dvd Device

    4Viewing on another DVD device (See pages 44, 57.) 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.

  • Page 16: Home" And " - Taking Advantage Of Two Types Of Menus

    Displays a description of the item (p. 17) Category category Page Items FINALIZE* DISC SELECT GUIDE Page UNFINALIZE DISC INFO To customize your camcorder (p. 62). Page * You can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation available in the page (HELP) (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) Page FORMAT*...
  • Page 17 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 18: Using The Option Menu

    “ 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 19: 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. 20) Mains lead (1) (p. 20) A/V connecting cable (1) (p.

  • Page 20: Step 2: Charging The Battery Pack

    Battery Mains lead AC Adaptor b Notes • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. POWER switch DC IN jack (charge) lamp To the wall socket Connect the mains lead to the AC Adaptor and the wall socket.
  • Page 21 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 22: Playing Time

    • 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. • When attaching an optional video light, it is recommended that you use an NP-FH70/NP- FH100 battery pack.

  • Page 23: Step 3: Turning The Power On, And Setting The Date And Time

    • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power (mains) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall socket via the AC Adaptor.

  • Page 24: Changing The Language Setting

    (p. 107). • It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to be ready to shoot after the power is turned on. You cannot operate your camcorder during this time.

  • Page 25: Step 4: Preparing For Recording

    LCD panel. z Tips • If you open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. This is convenient during playback operations.

  • Page 26: Step 5: Inserting A Disc Or A "Memory Stick Duo

    Close the disc cover. [DISC ACCESS] appears on the LCD screen. It may take some time for the camcorder to recognize the disc. x DVD-RW/DVD+RW A window appears to ask whether you will use [DISC SELECT GUIDE].
  • Page 27 • 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 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: 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 30 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.)
  • Page 31 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. 69). 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 32: Recording

    • If the access lamps (page 26, 28) 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.
  • Page 33 Movies Movies are recorded on the disc. For recordable time, see page 12. 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 34: Zooming

    • You cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom buttons on the LCD frame. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto.

  • Page 35: Recording High Quality Still Images During Movie Recording (Dual Rec)

    • When attaching a conversion lens (optional) or a filter (optional) to your camcorder, the flash light does not emit light. z Tips • You can change the brightness of the flash by setting [FLASH LEVEL] (p.

  • Page 36: Recording In Dark Places (Nightshot)

    BACK LIGHT again. Recording in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (2). z Tips • A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded.

  • Page 37: Recording The Fast Action In Slow-Motion (Smth Slw Rec)

    Select [ON] ( ) to superimpose sounds such as conversation on the slow motion pictures. (The default setting is [OFF].) Your camcorder records sounds for about 12 seconds while [Recording...] is displayed in step 5. Continued , , then select...
  • Page 38 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 39: 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.)

  • Page 40: 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 41: 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 42: 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.20). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
  • Page 43 • 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]. 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...

  • Page 44: Making The Disc Compatible With Playback On Other Devices Or Dvd Drives (Finalizing)

    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. 47). Whether finalizing is required depends on the type of disc.
  • Page 45 To add recordings to a finalized disc (p.60) 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 46: Playback On Other Devices Or Dvd Drives (Finalizing)

    AC Adaptor during finalizing. When you need to disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that the power of your camcorder is set to off and disconnect the AC Adaptor after Finalizing restarts when you connect the AC Adaptor and turn on your camcorder again.
  • Page 47 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 48: Editing

    PRINT You can print still images on a connected PictBridge printer (p. 55). COMPUTER You can connect your camcorder to a computer (p. 81). Deleting images You can delete the images recorded on a disc or a “Memory Stick Duo” using your camcorder.
  • Page 49 • To delete all images recorded in the disc and restore the original capacity of the disc, format the disc (page 59). z Tips • The images recorded by this camcorder and stored onto a disc are called "original." Deleting the still images in the “Memory Stick Duo”...

  • Page 50: Dividing The Image

    Deleting the 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. 60). Dividing the image b Notes •...

  • Page 51: Creating The Playlist

    • A slight difference may occur from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. Creating the Playlist A Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of the movies that you have selected.

  • Page 52: Playing The Playlist

    [YES] t b Notes • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while editing the Playlist. It may damage the disc. z Tips • You can add a maximum of 999 movies to the Playlist.
  • Page 53 • A slight difference may occur from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. z Tips • The original movies are not changed even if you...

  • Page 54: 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 socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p.

  • Page 55: Printing Recorded Images (Pictbridge Compliant Printer)

    You can print out still images using a PictBridge compliant printer, without connecting the camcorder to a computer. Connect your camcorder to the AC Adaptor to obtain power from the wall socket (p. 20). Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” containing still images into your camcorder and turn on the printer.
  • Page 56 (VIEW IMAGES) – To disconnect the USB cable from the printer. – To remove the “Memory Stick Duo” from your camcorder • If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable, turn the printer off and on again, and restart the operation from the beginning.

  • Page 57: Utilizing Recording Media

    You can enable discs to be played on other devices by finalizing them (p. 44). DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you of the right disc for your purpose (p. 58). FORMAT You can format and use the disc again (p.

  • Page 58: 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 59: Deleting All Scenes On The Disc (Formatting)

    [Completed.] is displayed. b Notes • Use the AC Adaptor as the 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 60: Recording Additional Scenes After Finalizing

    When using a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)(Unfinalizing) Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, (HOME) t then connect the mains lead to the wall socket. Turn on your camcorder.
  • Page 61 When [Completed.] appears, touch b Notes • Use the AC Adaptor as power source to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during the operation. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the operation.

  • Page 62: 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 63: List Of The (Settings) Category Items

    List of the (SETTINGS) category items MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 64) Items REC MODE NIGHTSHOT LIGHT DIGITAL ZOOM STEADYSHOT AUTO SLW SHUTTR GUIDEFRAME ZEBRA REMAINING SUB-T DATE FLASH LEVEL REDEYE REDUC PHOTO SETTINGS (p. 66) Items IMAGE SIZE QUALITY FILE NO. NIGHTSHOT LIGHT STEADYSHOT GUIDEFRAME...

  • Page 64: 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 62 (OPTION MENU) t page 74 The default settings are marked with B. REC MODE (Recording mode) You can select from three levels of image...
  • Page 65 B AUTO Displays the remaining disc indicator for about 8 seconds in situations such as those described below. – When your camcorder recognizes the remaining disc capacity with the POWER switch set to – When you press DISP/BATT INFO to...

  • Page 66: (Items For Recording Movies) Photo Settings

    (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. Set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], then press (flash) (p.
  • Page 67 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. 37). • You can only select the image size for still images. Capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo”...

  • Page 68: 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 69: (Items For Recording Still Images)

    • 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...

  • Page 70: 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 71 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 72: Output Settings

    Set to [ON] to move the time forward 1 hour. LANGUAGE SET You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen. z Tips • Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP] ] (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options.

  • Page 73: (Items To Set Clock And Language) General Set

    5 minutes. NEVER The camcorder is not automatically turned off. b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to a wall socket, [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to [NEVER]. REMOTE CTRL (Remote control) The default setting is [ON], allowing you to use the supplied Remote Commander (p.

  • Page 74: Activating Functions Using The

    Various functions are displayed in the context of the operation. Using the OPTION MENU While using your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on the screen. (OPTION) Touch the desired item.

  • Page 75: Recording Items On The Option Menu

    Recording items on the OPTION MENU See page 74 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 76: Functions Set In The Option Menu

    [AUTO] t in step 1. b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto.
  • Page 77 b Notes • When recording a distant subject, focusing may be difficult and can take some time. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 76) when it is hard to focus automatically. EXPOSURE You can fix the brightness of an image manually.
  • Page 78 Select to take the vivid blue of the ocean or a lake. SNOW Select to take bright pictures of a white landscape. *Your camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects. **Your camcorder is set not to focus on nearby subjects. b Notes •...
  • Page 79 • If you change the battery pack with [AUTO] selected, or take your camcorder outdoors after inside use (or vice versa), select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment.
  • Page 80 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 81: Using A Computer

    Editing images imported to a computer x Creating an original DVD You can create an original DVD from image data imported from your camcorder. x Copying a disc t Video Disc Copier You can copy all the images on a disc taken with your camcorder.
  • Page 82 Adaptor (optional), then insert it into the Memory Stick slot on your computer to copy still images to the computer. 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 83: Installing The "First Step Guide" And Software

    Tips • See page 85 when you use a Macintosh computer. Installing the “First Step Guide” Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer. Turn on the computer. b Notes • Log on as Administrators for installation.
  • Page 84 • 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 85: 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 86: Troubleshooting

    • Recording ......89 • Playing back on your camcorder ..91 •...
  • Page 87 Your camcorder gets warm. • This is because the power has been turned on for a long time. This is not a malfunction. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. The supplied Remote Commander does not function.
  • Page 88 • Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 20). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall socket and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.
  • Page 89 • The playback screen is displayed. Set your camcorder to recording standby (p. 33). • 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 (DVD-RW/DVD+RW only, p.
  • Page 90 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 91 You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL]. • You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] when: – The LCD panel is closed on your camcorder with the LCD screen facing out. – The power is supplied from the AC Adaptor. Playing back on your camcorder You cannot play back a disc.
  • Page 92 Playback does not move to the previous scene when you press • If playback crosses 2 titles made automatically by your camcorder when . is pressed, playback may not move to the previous scene. Select the desired scene from the menu screen. Refer to the instruction manual of the playback device for further information.
  • Page 93 Make sure that the A/V connecting cable is connected to the proper jack, i.e. to the input jack of another device for dubbing a image from your camcorder (p. 54). Connecting to a computer When using the movies on a disc, a computer does not recognize your camcorder.
  • Page 94 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 95: 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 96 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”) •...

  • Page 97: Pictbridge Compliant Printer

    • The disc recorded in the different format code from your camcorder. Formatting the disc may enable you to use the disc on your camcorder (DVD- RW/DVD+RW only) (p.59). x “Memory Stick Duo” Reinsert the Memory Stick. • Reinsert the “Memory Stick Duo” a few times.
  • Page 98 • Writing data to the disc has failed. Attempts were made to recover the data, but they were unsuccessful. Please wait. • This is displayed if the disc removal process takes time. Turn on the camcorder and leave it for about 10 minutes, preventing vibration.

  • Page 99: 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. On TV color systems Your camcorder is a PAL-system-based camcorder.

  • Page 100: 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 [SUMMERTIME] on the HOME MENU (p. 23). World time difference...

  • Page 101: Maintenance And Precautions

    Otherwise you may not be able to record or play normally in some situations using that disc. • When you set the disc in your camcorder, press firmly until it clicks. When the message [C:13:ss] appears on the LCD screen, open the disc cover and set the disc again.
  • Page 102 Note that data that uses “MagicGate” technology cannot be recorded or played on your camcorder. • Still image format: Your camcorder compresses and records image data in the JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) format. The file extension is “.JPG.”...
  • Page 103 “Design rule for Camera File system” universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • On your camcorder, you cannot play back still images recorded on other devices (DCR- TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that do not conform to the universal standard. (These models are not sold in some regions.)
  • Page 104 • After charging is complete, disconnect the cable from the DC IN jack on your camcorder or remove the battery pack. mark. To use the battery pack effectively •...

  • Page 105: 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 106 LCD screen • Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as it may cause damage. • If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction.
  • Page 107 • To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as described above. It is recommended that you operate your camcorder about once a month to keep it in optimum state for a long time. On charging the pre-installed...

  • Page 108: 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 PAL color, CCIR 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 109 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 110 Specifications (Continued) Dimensions (approx.) 70 × 87 × 142 mm (2 7/8 × 3 1/2 × 5 5/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts 70 × 87 × 145 mm (2 7/8 × 3 1/2 × 5 5/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts, the NP- FH60 rechargeable battery pack attached...
  • Page 111 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 112: Quick Reference

    Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. A Power zoom lever (34, 39) B PHOTO button (29,33) C Eyecup D Viewfinder (25) E Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (25) F BATT (battery) release button (21) G POWER switch (23) H CHG (charge) lamp (20) I START/STOP button (29,33)

  • Page 113: Camcorder

    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. The Active Interface Shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory securely.
  • Page 114 Identifying parts and controls (Continued) A NIGHTSHOT switch (36) B Speaker Playback sounds come out from the speaker. For how to adjust the volume, see page 40. C LCD screen/touch panel (16, 25) D START/STOP button (29,33) E Zoom buttons (34, 41) (HOME) button (17, 62) G RESET button Initializes all the settings, including the...
  • Page 115 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 116: Indicators Displayed During Recording/Playback

    Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies A Recording mode (HQ/SP/LP) (64) B HOME button (17, 62) C Remaining battery (approx.) (21) D Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) E Counter (hour/minute/second) F Disc type (12) G Recording format (12) Appears for DVD-RW only.
  • Page 117 Viewing movies A Recording mode (HQ/SP/LP) (64) B Return button (30, 40) C Remaining battery (approx.) (21) D Playback mode E Counter (hour/minute/second) F Disc type (12) G Previous/Next button (30, 40) H Scene number I OPTION button (74) J Video operation buttons (30, 40) K 5.1ch surround recording (34) Viewing still images L Image size (66)
  • Page 118 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 (34) Self-timer recording (80) Flash light (34, 65)

  • Page 119: Glossary

    One of the recording formats you can select when using a DVD-RW. VR mode enables editing (deleting or sequence rearrangement) with your camcorder Finalizing the disc lets you play it back on a VR mode compatible DVD device. x VISUAL INDEX...

  • Page 120: Index

    Index Numeric 21-pin adaptor...43 5.1 ch surround recording...34 8cm DVD ...10 AC Adaptor ...20 Active interface shoe ...113 Additional recording...60 AREA SET ...72 Aspect raito...36 AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto slow shutter) ...65, 94 A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off) ...73 A/V connecting cable ...42, 54 BACK LIGHT...36, 90 Battery ...20, 115 Battery info...21...
  • Page 121 LANDSCAPE...78 LANGUAGE SET ...72 LCD backlight ...25 LCD BL LEVEL (LCD back light level)...70, 91 LCD BRIGHT ...70 LCD COLOR...71 LCD panel...25 LP...64 Macintosh ...85 Mains lead...20 Maintenance...101 MANAGE DISC/MEMORY category...57 Memory Stick ...34, 102 “Memory Stick Duo”...27, 102 Memory Stick Duo adaptor ...103 MICREF LEVEL...80 Mirror mode...36...
  • Page 122 Index (Continued) brightness) ...71 VIDEO mode...12, 119 VIEW IMAGES SET ...69 Viewfinder...25 Viewing ...30 VISUAL INDEX ...30, 39, 119 VOLUME...40, 70 Volume label ...58 VR mode...12, 119 Wall socket ...20 Warning indicators ...95 Warning messages...96 WHITE BAL. (White balance) ...78, 94 WHITE FADER ...79 Wide angle...34 Windows...81, 93...
  • Page 124 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) -free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan...

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