Sony Handycam DCR-DVD608 Operating Manual

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Page 1 Customer Support Websile. http://www.sony.net/ InfoLITHIUM Q M_MORVSTIEK ,_, Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) -free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in China © 2007 Sony Corporation 2319496110...
Page 2 To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. CAUTION TO a_UC_ THFRISKOF _ _CTalC S_IOCK DO _OTR_MOVE COVER (OR_AC_. _O USER-SERVICEaBLE PAaTSI_SlDE. R_FER SERWCIN_ TO aUA_IFIED SERVICE PERSOnnEL the user to the presence uninsuhlted "dangerous v(_l_age _' within...
Page 3: Important Safeguards
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Cleaning For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating Unl)lug tile scl h'om tile wall outlet belbre the appliance, attd keep this manual for cle_ming or polishing it. Do not use liquid clemmrs future reference. or aerosol cleaners.
Page 4 INPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ( go_i_sdl Lightning SafetyCheck For added protectfim lor this _el during a fighlning Upon completion ol any scP4ce or repairs to tile storm, or when it is lelt un_tlended and unused lor sel. ask tile service lechnician 1o perfimn routine long periods of time.
Page 5: Readthis Beforeoperatingyourcamcorder
Tile model and serial numbers are located on the reference. bollom. Record tile serial number in the space provided below. Relcr to lhe_ numbers whenever CAUTION you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Tile use of optical instrumenls with...
Page 6 _W+RDL measures: For reliability durability of recording Reorient or relocatc tile receiving antenna. playback, we recommend that you use Sony Increase the separation betw_n tile equipment discs or discs with an _g_ *(lk_r and receiver. VIDEO CAMERA) mark lk_r your...
Page 7 Memory Stick Duo Adaptor playback conditions. • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are soNY manufactured using extreutely high- precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operatiomd for effective use. However. there may be some tiny Using the camcorder black points and/or bright points (white.
Page 8 Take images of the sun only in low light Your camcurder is equipped with :. Carl conditions, such as at dusk. Zeiss lens. which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss. in Germany, and Sony Onrecording Corporation. and produces superior images.
Page 9: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..3 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects ......... 37 Read this before operating your Recording in mirror mode ..... 37 camcorder ........Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) Subject examples and solutions (DCR-DVD308/DVD708) ....
Page 10 TaN÷ ofCo_te_ts (Co_ti_ed) What you can do with the Troubleshooting ......(SETTINGS) category of the Warning indicators and messages HOME MENU ................Using the HOME MENU ....62 List of the _ (SETTINGS) category items ..........MOVIE SETTINGS ....Using your camcorder abroad ..
Page 11: Subjectexamplesand Solutions
Subjectexamplesand solutions _eder a spet _ight A @Hd ee the stage [ F[ewers i_ _lese-Hp _.SPOTLIGHT ........77 _" PORTRAIT........77 _"FOCUS ..........75 _'TELE MACRO......... 75 ef the sereee dog oe the left side _.FOCUS ..........75 _.SPOTFOCUS ........75 efa ski s[epe er bea@ [ @ettiega goed she'l...
Page 12: What Youcan Dowith Yourcamcorder
E_zj(_y#_gw#h your c_mcerder What youcan dowith yourcamcorder Your camcorder records ima_ge dala (m 8cm DVD*. II is more convenient than video lape and far more versatile. * DVD (Digital Vcrsalile Disc) is a high-capacily oplical disc.
Page 13 Playback ona DVDdevice or DVDdrive[p.44) You can play back recorded and finalized _* discs on a home DV D device. DVD recorder or DVD drive of a contputer that supports 8cm disc. When finNizing the disc, you can create DVD menus m enable quick access to scenes you view.
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 record:_ble time on one side of the disc. The recordable time varies depending on type of discs or recording mode. Recording mode 9M (HQ) (high quality) 6M (SP) (standard quality)
Page 15 Disc format features Figures in parentheses ( ) indicate page numbers. DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-R DVD+R DL • • • .1 Reicr lo the inslmction manual of your DVD device 1o see whether it supporls file VR mode of DVD-RW. *2 Formalting deletes all recordings and relurns the recording lncdium to ils original cnlply stale (p.59). Even when using a new disc, lormal it wilh your camcorder (i).28).
Page 16: Usingyourcamcorder
Usingyourcamcorder OPreparing (See page 21 to 30.) Select tile disc that best suits your needs. your corder? _mYOU want to delete or edit images on * Select the rccording timnal and formal tile disc on your camcorder (p.28). "_° Tips •...
Page 17 @Viewing on another DVD device (See pages 44, 57.) you need to finalize To ,,iew a disc recorded on your camcerder ()it ether DVD devices, il first. DVD device / DVD drive DVD recorder "_'----_ Notes • The less the recording volume ol the disc is. the more it takes time to finalize the disc. The l_tures ol a finalized disc depend on disc type, Recordings...
Page 18: Taking Advantage Of Two Types Of Menus
"_HOME" and "°_:=OPTION" - Taking advantage of two types of menus [_(HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 19) eE_TO II ,LA,_Eo,, IJ "R'_' 1_1621 Category Categoriesand items of the HOMEMENU =I_r(CAMERA) category (MANAGE D ISC/MEMORY) category MOVIE* PHOTO _ FINALIZE_ DISC SELECT GUIDE [E] (VIEW IMAGES)category...
Page 19 Touch the item you want to use. Example: [EDITI Turn the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder. 5 Continue operation by following the guidance on the screen. To hide the HONE MENU screen Press _ (HOME) [] (or []). Touch [_.
Page 20 °°@HOME _ a_d _QsO?T_ON"(8o_ti_ed) (_) Touch the item want to know content. When you touch an item, its explanation appears on the screen. To apply the option, touch [YES], utherwise, touch [NO]. To deactivate the HELP Tuuch [] (HELP) again in step 2. Just a touch uu the screen during recording ur playback displays the fimctious available at that mumeut.
Page 21: Step 1: Checkingsupplieditems
Step 1: Checkingsupplieditems Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 Make sure that you have tile folk)wing (p. 22) items supplied with yuur camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 22) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software"...
Page 22: Step 2: Chargingthe Battery Pack
Step 2: Chargingthe battery pack POWER switch IC IN jack Jack cover- Battery jt_ CHG I (charge) _lamp Power cord AC Adaptor To the wall outlet You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" Connect the power cord to the AC battery pack (H series) (p. 103) after Adaptor and the wail outlet.
Page 23 Remaining battery (approx.) BATT (battery) release lever Recording capacity (approx.) Notes Charging time • When you renlove the baltcry pack or llle AC Approximate time (rain.) required when Adaptor, make sure lhat the _ (Movie) lamp/ you fidly charge a fully discharged battery _1_ (Still) lamp (p.
Page 24 Step 2: gharg)_) the battery pack (go_ti_ed} DCR-DVD308/DVD708 DCR-DVD308/DVD708 NP-FH40 I I0 NP-FH40 (supplied) tsupplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH50 NP-FH 100 I 10 * When the LCD backlight is on. I 10 NP-FH7() On the battery pack • Belore changing tile baltcry pack, Turn the POWER swilch to OFF (CHG) mid turn oil the (Movie) lanlp/_ (Still) hmlp (p.
Page 25: Step 3: Turningthe Poweron, And Setting The Date And Time
Step 3: Turningthe poweron, and setting the date and time wall outlet imnmdiately if any malflmction your catllcorder, occurs while using Set the date and time when using this • Do nol use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow camcorder %r the first time.
Page 26 S_÷p3: TurN_gthep+w+r+_+a_ s+_i_gthe_at+a_ time(g+_i_+dl camcorder without any operation attempted approximately 5 minutes, to save batte_ power Set [Y] (year) with A/V. ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 72). "_° Tips • Tile date and time does not appear during recording, bul they are automatically recorded on tile disc, and can he displayed during playback (s_ page 67 thr [DATA CODEI).
Page 27: Step 4: Preparingfor Recording
Step 4: Preparingfor recording BATT INFO for a few seconds until :U'd_F disappears. Slide the LENS (;OVER swgch 1o OPEN. Notes • Do not press the buttons on the LCD tiame when you open or adjust lhe LCD panel. "_° Tips •...
Page 28: Step 5: Insertinga Disc Or A "Memory Stick Duo
Step 5: Insertinga disc or a "Memory Stick DUO" Notes • Remove dust or tingerprints from tile disc beforehand, using a soil cloth (p. 101 ), Check that the power of your camcorder is on. Set lhe disc wilh the label side lacing out when using a single-skied disc, Turn the disc cover OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow...
Page 29 • DVD+RW • If you catch the belt when closing the disc cover, it lnay cause your calllcorder 1o Select tile aspect ratio of tile movie, malfimclion, [16:9 WlDEI or [4:31, then louch lug]. • Do not touch the disc with the recording side or pickup lens (p.
Page 30 Step 5: _sertic_ a disc mra °°MemoryStick g_c"/gc_ticce_} Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the "Memory Stick Duo" slot in the right direction until it clicks. Access lamp ("Memory Stick Duo") To eject a "Memory Stick Duo" tile "Memory Lightly push Stick Duo"...
Page 31: Ease (Easy Handycam)
Re_ordin_LPlayback ecordingandplayingbackwith ease (Easy Handycam) Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can perlk_rm recording or playing back operation without detailed settings. It also makes screen font size larger lk_reasy viewing. If the POWER switch is set OFF (CHG), turn it while pressing...
Page 32 Rsso_di_Sa_d NaYi_# back wi_h ÷ase (Easy Had@cam} (So_ti_sd} Turn the POWER switch [] to turn on your camcorder. Press I-_I(VIEW IMAGES) [] (or [_). VISUAL INDEX screen appears on file screen. take some time display VISUAL INDEX screen.) Returns tO the Previous Appears with tile inlage...
Page 33 Still images: Touch ItS, then touchtile slill image you want It)_iew. Return/to the VISUAL INDEX screen) Slide show button ! page 41 ) JAN 1 INDEX screen Previous/Next ",:[DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME]/p. 67). Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam "_°...
Page 34: Recording
Recording POWER switch DCR-DVD108/DVD608 Open the Lens cover 1_ (HOME) PHOTO (p, 27) DCR-DVD308/DVD708 START/STOP [] Notes • lithe _ccess lanlps (page 28, 29) is on aflcr recording is finished, it means data is still being Adjusl and fasten the grip belt as illustrated, wriltcn onto the disc or "Memory Stick...
Page 35 Movies are recorded on the disc. For Still images are recorded on the "Memory Stick Duo.' For tile number of recordable recordable lime. see page 14. still images, see page 66. Turn the POWER Turn the POWER )CHG switch [] until switch [] until the...
Page 36: Zooming
Rec0rdi_ {C0_ti_ed) ZOOII] lever, tile operation sound of lhe power ZOOli] lever also be i_corded. • You cannot cllange tile zoonl speed with tile You can zoom in up to the magnifications zooll] buttons on tile LCD liame. shewn in the following table. •...
Page 37: Recording In Dark Places (Nightshot Plus)
Infrared port Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (@), then rotate it 180 degrees Sel the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON. Io the lens side (@). (1_ appears.) "_° Tips Notes subject • A mirror-image oi lhe appears on the •...
Page 38 "_° Tips • Dillcrcnces in tile angle ol _icw hetween 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 vary depending on the zoom position. • When you view the movie on a TV, so [TV TYPE] to [16:91 or [4:31 according to your TV (16:914:3) (p.
Page 39: Playback
Playback Zoom lever DCR-DVD108/DVD608 POWER switch [] _-(HOME)= 1_ (HOME) Turn the POWER switch [] to turn on your camcorder. Press F_ (VIEW IMAGES) (or [_). Tile VISUAL INDEX screen appears on lhe LCD screen, lit may lake some time to display tile VISUAL INDEX...
Page 40 Start playing back Touch _ tab and the movie to be played back. Tile VISUAL INDEX screen reappears when playback fron/the selected movie until tile last movie is compleled. Return (to the VISUAL _60m+n INDEX screen) Play or Togglus j_.+oh Beginning of the scen_ Pallse...
Page 41: Using Pb Zoom
You can magnil_, still images from about I. 1 to 5 times tile original size. Magnification can be adjusted with the power zooin lever or the zooin buttons on the LCD frame. Touch _ on the still image playback screen. The slide show begins from the selected image.
Page 42: Playingthe Pictureon A Tv
Playingthe pictureon a TV Cennecl your camcorder to Ihe input jack of TV or VCR usin_ A/V cennecling cable A/V cenr)ecting cable v,'ill_ S VIDEOE_. Connect your camcc'_rder to the wall cmtlel using the supplied AC Adaptor for tiffs operation (p.22).
Page 43 picture's w, pect ratio swilches between 16:9 (wide) and 4:3, the image jiuer. • When you play back a picture recorded in 16:9 (wide) aspecl ratio on a 4:3 TV not compatible wilh the 16:9 (wide) signal, sel [TV TYPE] [4:3].
Page 44: Making The Disc Compatiblewith Playbackon Other Devicesor Dvddrives(Finalizing)
Making the disc compatiblewith playbackon other devicesor DVDdrives(Finalizing) Finalizing makes the recorded disc compatible for playback with ()tiler devices and DVD drives of computers. Before finalizing, you ca(( select the style of the DVD menu which displays tile image list (p.
Page 45 add recordingsto a finalized disc (p.60) Recordings can be added as usual. Notes • Even when you are usillg a DVD-RXN or DVD+R_V, you calmot record additiollal movies ollto the disc _ltter tinalizing d_e disc during Easy Handycam operation. To do so. cancel Easy Handycam operation...
Page 46 Mak[a@th÷ dis_ co_pa?[N÷ wRh Nayback oa o?h÷_devices o_ DVDdHv÷s 5 Touch [YES] -* [YES]. Finalizing starts. Notes • It takes fl'om a mhmte to a maximum ol _veral hours to finalize a disc. Tile shorter the amount of material recorded on the disc, tile longer When [Completed.] appears,...
Page 47 To select a DVD menu style :iiiji{iiil]ii;TiTi!_iiTJJiit (_) In step 4, touch @=_,/OPTION) --+ [DVD MENU]. (_) Select the desired style from 4 types of I'--I/I-+1. pattern with Select [NO MENU] if you do not create --=h. a DVD menu. "O @ Touch [UK].
Page 48: Re(Others) Category
Deleting images (OTHERS) category You can delete the images recorded on a This category enables you to edit or print disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" using your images oil a disc or "Memory Stick Duo," canlcorder. or copy them onto your computer for Insert a recorded disc or "Memory...
Page 49 Touch to relurn Io the prexious ScFeeI]. 5 Touch _ -+ [YES] -+ Ib_l. Touch _] (OTHERS) of the "_ (HOME) menu --+ [DELETE]. To delete all movieson the discat one time Touch [_ DELETE]. Touch [liTDELETE]. [_DELETE ALLI ht step 3, touch --',- [YES]--.,-[YES]--.,- tug].
Page 50: Dividingthe Image
ge_eti_ images(Coati,u@} Dividingthe image write-protection is set to the still images the other device. O Notes "_" Tips • You cannot dixidc movies during Easy • To delete all images recorded on the 'Memory Handycam operation. Cancel the Easy Stick Duo," l_wmal tile ' Memoly Slick Duo" Handycam operalion lirsl.
Page 51: Creatingthe Playlist
Creatingthe Playlist Notes _iii{iiiiiii/!ii;!_Siiiiiiiii_,i)iiii/_ ¸ • Mo_ies cannot be reslorcd once flley _uc A Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of divided. the movies that you have selected. The • Do not remove tlae battery pack or ll_e AC uriginal scenes are not changed even A&apmr ti'om your c_m_corder while editing though you edit or delete the scenes in the images.
Page 52 g_sati_ the ?_ayHst (go_ti_t_@} To add all the movies on the disc in @ Touch IERASEI. To erase all images at a time. touch the Playlist [ERASE ALLI ---+ IYESI ---+ IYESI -+ In step 2, touch [_{ADD ALLI -+ IYES] giN.
Page 53: Where You Touch
(_) Select the destination with 1+---111---+1. "_° Tips • Tim original ramies are not clmnged even if you divide tile movie in the Playlist. Destination Press attd hold the image on tile LCD screen to confirm tile image. (_) Touch ---+ [YES] ---+ [_g].
Page 54: Dubbingto Vcror Dvd/Hdd Recorders
Dubbingto VCRor DVD/HDD recorders You can dub images played back oil your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Connect the device in either of the following ways. Conuect your camcorder to the wall outlet using tile supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p.
Page 55: Printingrecorded Images(Pictbridge Compliant Printer)
Printingrecorded images(PictBridge compliant printer) Insert the recorded disc into your You can print out still images using a camcorder. PictBridge compliant printer, without connecting the camcorder to a computer. ftfPictBridge Turn on your camcorder, and press [] (VIEW IMAGES). Connect your camcorder to the AC Adaptor to obtain power from the wall outlet (p.
Page 56: Press And Hold The Image Un The Lcd
P++++t++g +++++_+d+d +mmg+s{P++t+++++++ ++mN+a+t p++r+t÷+} Ig++++t++m÷+} Notes nlmlual oI tim • Relcr also to the instruction printer to be used. • DO attempt tile Ik)llowing operations Wllt:ll Touch the still image to be is on the screen. The operations may not be printed.
Page 57: (Manage Disc/Memory) Category
Playinga disc on L#i/fzing recordh:_gme&'a (MANABEBISC/ otherdevices MEMORY) c ategory you Io use a disc or a This calegory enables "Memory Slick Duo" for various purposes. Finalizing a disc (p. 44) let you view movies recorded by your camcorder on other DVD devices.
Page 58: Findingthe Right Disc (Discselect Guide)
P+a++++a ++sc ++ +{h++++v+c+s Findingthe right disc (DISCSELECT GUIDE) Select the option that is right for you on the • Movies stored on a disc cannot be copied directly onto a colnputer to be played back screen, then you will be informed of the edited, appropriate disc for your purposes.
Page 59: Deletingall Sceneson The Disc(Formatting)
Deletingall sceneson the disc(Formatting) Touch _ (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) of the lJ_ (HOME) --* [@ FORMAT]. Formatting makes tile recorded disc new • Pertonn the tkdlowing steps if your disc is and reusable by deleting all tile data DVD-RW or DVD+RW. recorded on the disc.
Page 60: Recordingadditional Scenesafter Finalizing
DN÷tie_ aH s;eees 0n the dis; Recordingadditional scenesafter finalizing "_° Tips • When you use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31 ) is set, the recording You can record additional movies on the lk:_llnatis fixed to the VIDEO lnode. finalized DVD-RWs/DVD+RWs after the following steps, if the disc has free space.
Page 61: Touch Ro_ -+ [Yes] -+ Ro
• You cannot record additional malerial on lhe disc durfilg lhe Easy Handycam operation. Connect the AC Adaptor to the Cancel lhe Easy Handycam operalion. DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall outlet. Turn the POWER switch to turn on the U (Movie) lamp.
Page 62: What You Can Do With The (Settings) Category Of The Home Menu
C #s#omiziWVo_r camcorder What youcan dowith the _(SETTINGS) categoryof the HOMEMENU You can change the recording funclions €,j the operatillg seltillOS_ for _vour Touch the desired setup item. COII_,eIllelICC. 11tile item is not on the screen, touch ,&/ • to change the page. Turn on your camcorder, then press _ (HOME).
Page 63 OUTPUT SETTINGS (p. 70) TV TYPE MOVIE SETTINGS ( p. 64) DISPOUTPUT CLOCK/_LANG (p. 71) REC MODE NIGHTSHOTLIGHT WIDE SELECT *_ CLOCKSET*_ DIGITAL ZOOM AREASET STEADYSHOT DST SET/SUMMERTIME AUTOSLW SHUTTR LANGUAGE SET *_ REMAINING GENERAL SET (p. 72) SUB-T DATE PHOTO SETTINGS (p.
Page 64: Movie Settings
MOVIESETTINGS (itemsforrecording movies) When using tile NightShot plus/p. 37) or [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS]/p. 78) functiott to record, you can record clearer images by setting [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], which emits infrared light (invisible), to [ON]/the Touch @, tllen @. default setting). If the item is not oil tile screen, touch A/V Notes to change the page.
Page 65 You can select the maxhnum zoom level in You can compensate for camera shake (the case you want to zoom greater than optical default setting is [ON]). Set zoom magnification (p. 36). Note that the [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ('0_' ) when image quality decreases when you use the using a tripod (optional), then the image digital zoom.
Page 66: Items
Bottom: [STANDARD] is selecled lor inmge The default settings are marked with P,'. qualily. • When using llle "Memol3' Stick Duo" made by Sony Corporalion. The number ofrecordable slill images varies depending on lhe recording environmenl. l_ 1.ON (_L_.oM) Records still images clearly.
Page 67: Viewimages Set
VIEWIMAGES SET (Itemsto customize t hedisplay) can set this lunction when use an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. HIGH(S+) Touch @, fl'len @. Makes the flash level higher. If the item is not un the screen, luuch A/V lu change the page.
Page 68 VIEW I_aGES SET(go_ti_us_} CAMEBADATA Movie You can select the number of thumbnails that appear on the VISUAL INDEX screen. P, ZOOM LINK Change the numher of thumbnails 16 or 12) with the ZOOl])lever on your camcordeE* 6IMAGES Displays thumhnails of 6 images. 12IMAGES Still image Displays thumhn:,ils...
Page 69: Sound/Disp Set
SOUND/DISP S ET (itemstoadjustheepandthescreen) _" NORMAL Standard brightness. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. Notes • _XJllell connect your CillllCOrder to outside Touch @, lhen @. power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically If the item is not on the screen, touch ,&/V selecled li)r the _tting.
Page 70: Output Settings
SOUND/D SP SET/Co. i. e / OUTPUT SETTINGS (itemsforwhenconnectingotherdevices) "_° Tips • This adjustment does not Mlbct tile recorded images in any way. Touch @, then @. If tile item is not on tile screen, touch A/V to change the page. How to set (HOME MENU) --+ page 62 @=_(OPTION MENU) -...+page 73...
Page 71: Clock/_Lang
CLOCK/ LANG (items to set clock and language) LCDPANEL Shows displays such as the time code on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder. V-OUT/PANEL Shows displays such as the tilllC code on Touch @, II;en @. the TV screen, LCD screen, and ill Ihe If the item is not on lhe screen, touch A/V viewfinder.
Page 72: General Set
GENERAL S ET (Other setupitems) _.5min The camcordcr is automaticall.v turned off whet) do not operate yotlr camcorder R)r more than approximately 5 minutes. Touch (_), then @. NEVER If the ilem is not on the screen, touch A/V The camcorder is turned It) change the page.
Page 73: Activatingfunctionsusingthe .Option Menu
Activatingfunctionsusingthe .OPTION MENU When the item youwant is not onthe The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you screen right-click tile mouse oil a computer. Touch another lab. If you cannot find the Various ftmctions are displayed in the item anywhere, lhe fimction...
Page 74: Menu
A¢_iva_i_ f_io_s usi_ _he _OPTION NENU {Continued) See page 73 for setting operation. See page 73 for setting operation. FOCUS DELETE © SPOT FOCUS DELETEALL © TELE MACRO EXPOSURE SPOT METER DIVIDE SCENE SELECTION ERASE WHITE BAL ERASEALL COLOR SLOWSHTR MOVE S.
Page 75: Functionsset In The Option Menu
Functionsset in the OPTION MENU displayed correclly if you arc using a conversion Items you can set only on the OPTION lens !oplional).) MENU will be described below. When the locus mode is switched Howto set to nlanual. autonlalic When you set locus manually (HOME...
Page 76 Fu_io_s se_ i_ the OPTIONMENU{go_i_e_} To c:mcel, tottch [OFF], or zoom to wide- appears. angle/W side). @ Touch IEND]. To return the setting to automatic exposure. Notes touch [AUTO] --+ [END] in step @. • When recoMing a distant subject, lbcusing may be difl]cuh and can take some time.
Page 77: Portrait
LANDSCAPE_(I_7) Notes • The [WHITE BAL. ] setling is cleared when set [SCENE SELECTION]. Select to shoot distant suhjects clearly. This setting also prevents your camcorder fiom lk)cusing on glass or metal mesh in windows that comes in between You can at]jusl the color balance to the camcorder and the subject.
Page 78: Color Slow Shtr
Fu_io_s se_ i_ the OPTIONMENU{go_fi_e_} to [ON] while the NIGHTSHOT PLUS Notes switch (p. 37) is also set to ON. • Set [WHITE BAL. ] to [AUTO] or a_[iust tile S{_ appears on the screen. cok)r in [ONE PUSH] under white or cool white fluorcscent lamps.
Page 79 Press PHOTO to record still images when [SELF-TIMER] is set to [ON] and When [OLD M OVIE] isselected. appears. appears To cancel the count down. touch [RESET]. the screeu and you call recurd Tu cancel the self-timer, select [OFF]. with an old movie-type atmusphere tu your [novies.
Page 80: What Youcan Dowith Windowscomputer
What youcan dowith Windowscomputer When you install tile "Picture Motion Browser" oil a Windows computer from tile supplied CD-ROM. you can enjoy tile The "First Step Guide" is an instruction following operations. manual you can refer to on your computer. This describes basic operations, l?'om initial "_"Tips hookup of your camcorder and computer...
Page 81: Installing The "First Step Guide" And Software
Installingthe "First Step Guide"and software Hard disk: Disc volume required fur installation: You need to install the "First Step Guide" Approximately 600 MB (5 GB or more may be necessary when creating and software to your Windows computer videos.) before connecting your camcorder to the computer.
Page 82 I_staH[_ the °°First S_÷pGNU÷" a_ sof_war÷/Co_ti_ued) Click [FirstStepGuide]. Check your area and country/ region, then click [Next]. Tile software is set up for your selected 5 Select the desired language and country/region. the model name of your camcorder from the pull-down menu.
Page 83: Viewing "First Step Guide
• You can also start this progranl by selecting desktop. [Start] _=- [Programsl (tAll Programs] lor Windows XP) _ [Sony Picture Utility] [Firsl Step Guidel --+ l_)lder with model name ol your camcorder _ HTML version oi "First Step Guide."...
Page 84: Usinga Macintosh Computer
Usinga Macintosh computer Yuu can copy tile still images frum the "Memory Stick Duo" to tile Macintosh. Install "First Step Guide" in the supplied CD-ROM. Notes • The supplied sotiwar_ _ "Picture Motion Browser" does not operate on Mac OS. •...
Page 85: Troubleshooting
If the problenl following buttons/fimctions are not persists, disconnect the power sottrce available. contact your Sony dealer. BACK LIGHT button (p.37) • Overall operation,/Easy Handycam opemlion/ Playback zoom (p.41) Rctllole Commander........Turning the LCD backlight on and off • Balterie,_/Power sources ........
Page 86 Trs@_÷shsstisS/Ssstisssd} Even if you press EASY, menu The supplied Remote Commander settings do not switch to their does not function (DCR-DVD308/ defaults automatically. DVD708). • Follo_ing menu settings remain as they • Set IREMOTE CTRLI to ION] (p. 72). were set even during Easy Handycam •...
Page 87 • Some functions cannot be used disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall simultaneously (p. 92). outlet and contact your Sony dealer. The batteU pack may be damaged. The image in the viewfinder is not clear. The remaining battery time indicator •...
Page 88 TrssNsshsstisS/Ssstisssd) Remaining disc space indicator is not displayed. Refer also to "Discs/"Memory Stick Duo ..• Sol I_ REMAININ(;I to IONI to alw _ys (p. 87). display the remaining disc spaceindicator /p. 65). Pressing START/STOP does record movies on the disc. The indicators of the disc type •...
Page 89 [STEADYSHOT] does not function. recording angle looks different (DCR-DVD308/DVD708). • Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 65). • [STEADYSHOT] may not be able to • The recording angle may look different depending on the mode of your camcorder. compensate for excessive vibrations.
Page 90 Trssb_sshsstisS/Ssstisssd) A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in the dark. You cannot play back a disc. • Turn the POWER switch to turn on your • This occurs when the contrast between camcordcrand press [] (VIEW" IMAGES). subject and the background is too high.
Page 91 Playback does not move to the No sound or only a quiet sound is heard when playing back a disc. previous scene when you press 141_1. • Turn up the volume (p. 4t/). • llph@>ack crosses 2 titles made • Sound is not output when the LCD screen is automatically by you* camcorder when closed.
Page 92 Trssb_sshsstisS/Ssstisssd) You cannot dub correctly. Unable to copy the images from disc to a "Memory Stick Duo." • The A/V connecting cable is not connected properly. Make sure that the A/V connecting • You cannot copy a movie from a disc to a cable is connected to the properjack, i.e.
Page 93 [SPOT METER] NightShot plus, IS. NIGHTSHOT PLS] [EXPOSURE] NightShot plus, [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS] [WHITE BAL. ] NightShot plus, [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS] [S.NIGHTSHOT [FADER], [D.EFFECT] PLS] [COLOR SLOW [FADER], SHTR] [D.EFFECT], [SCENE SELECTION] [FADER] [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [D.EFFECT], [CANDLE], [FIREWORKS] [D.EFFECT]...
Page 94: Warningindicatorsand Messages
• A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred. Contact your Sony dealer If indicators appear on tile LCD screen or in or local authorized Sony sep. ice facility. the viewfinder, check the %llowing. hfform them of the 5-digit code, which Some symptoms you can fix by yourself.
Page 95 c\_ (Battery level warning) (Warning indicator pertaining to the flash) Slow flashing Fast flashing • The battery pack is nearly used up. • There is something wrong _ith the • Depending on the operating, flash. environment, or battery conditions, ¢_\_ may flash, even if there are approximately 20 minutes remaining.
Page 96 Waraia# iadicatars a_d messa#es {8a[_tia_ed} • PictBridgecompliantprinter @ _-- Need to unfinalize disc. • To record on the finalized DVD-RW Not connected to PictBridge IVIDEO model unfinalize it (p. 60). compatible printer. • Switch off the printer and switch it on @ _- Disc error.
Page 97 Please wait. • This is displayed it"the disc removal process takes time. Turn on the camcorder and leave it for about 10 minutes, preventing vibration.
Page 98: Usingyourcamcorderabroad
Md#irma, __torm_io_ Usingyourcamcorderabroad Power supply :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: c_ln your cauworder Bahama Islands, Bolivia, couutries/regions using the AC Adaptor Canada, Central America, supplied with your camcorder within the Chile, (k)lombia, Ecuador, AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/hi) Hz range. Use a NTSC Guyana, Jamaica, Japam Korea, commercially...
Page 99 Setting to the localtime You can easily set tile clock to Iheloc:d time by selling a lime difference when using your camcorder abroad. Sel _ (SETTINGS) -...+[(TLOCK/_LANG] -...+[AREA SET] and [DST SET]/[SIJMMERTIME] on the HOME MENU (p. 71). World time difference IAsbon.
Page 100: Maintenanceand Precautions
Maintenanceand precautions __ symbol See page 14 for the details of discs which you can use with your camcorder. Notes on use • Hold tile disc by its edge while supporting the center hole lightly. Do not touch tile recording side (the opposite uf the primed side when using a single-sided disc).
Page 101 Care and storage of the discs • Keep tile disc clean, or tile image quality of the audio and vide() output may A "Memory Stick" is a compact, portable deteriorate. IC recording medium with a large data capacity. You can use only a "Memory •...
Page 102 Naistssasss ass pr÷sa[tisss {gsstisss_} • Do not insert anything other than a "Memory • Data read/write speed va13_ depending Slick Duo" into the "Memory Stick Duo '' slot. tile combination of the "MemolT Stick" Doing so Inlay cruise a malflmclion. "MemoJy Stick"...
Page 103 To use the batterypack effectively • If you cannot u_ a "Memo13, Stick Duo" that has been used wilh another device, ftlrmal il • Battery p+_ckpertornl+mce decreases when the with your camcorder (p. 60). Note thai surrounding temperature is lO °C (50 OF)or ti_rmatting erases all inlornlz_tion on the below, and the length of time you can use the "Memory Stick Duo."...
Page 104 • If any solid object or liquid gets inside file place. casing, unplug your camcorder and have it • To discharge the battcly pack on your checked by a Sony dealer beJorc operating it camcorder completely, toucll (SETTINGS) any thither. ]GENERAL SET] [A.SHUT...
Page 105 Moisturecondensation N To clean the LCD screen If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen If your camcorder is brought directly from a dirty, it is recommended you use a soft cold place to a warm place, moisture may cloth to clean it. When you use the LCD condense inside your camcorder, on the Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply the surface of the disc.
Page 106 Naistssasss ass pr÷sa[tisss {gsstiss@} Onhandling the casing operate your camcorder about ()lice a monlh to ke_p il in oplimun/slale h)r a h)ng time, • It the casing is soiled, clean file camcoMer body with a sol_ cloth lightly nloistened with water, Cleaning inside the viewfinder and then wipe tile casing with it dO, soil ch)th.
Page 107 (_) A ttach the e yecup block tothe v iewfinder, Oncharging thepre-installed pushing itstraight on until itclicks. rechargeahle b attery Your camcorder has a pre-iustalled rechargeable battery to retain the date. time. and other settings even when the POWER switch is set to OFF/CHG). The pre- installed rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder...
Page 108: Specifications
Specifications Ellcctive (Still, 16:9) System Approx, 750 000 pixcls Video cmnpression fornlat Lens MPEG2/JPEG (Still images) Carl Zeiss Vario-Tcssar DCR-DVD108/DVD608 Audio compression lbrmat DCR-DVD108/DVD608 Opfical:4Ox, Digital:80x, 2 000x DCR-DVD308/DVD708 Dolby Digital 2ch Optical:25x, Digital:50x, 2 000x Dolby Digital Stereo Creator DCR-DVD308/DVD708 Filmr diamc_er: 30ram ( 1 3/16 in.) Dolby Digital 2/5.1 ch...
Page 109 Input/Outputconnectors DCR-DVD308/DVD708 400 g (14 oz) main unit only Audio/Video output 450 g ( 15 oz) ilMuding lhe NP-FH41) 10 pin connector rechargeable battery pack and disc Vide() signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Supplied accessuries L_(oh/lls) Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 _2(ohlns/ See page 21.
Page 110 Memo W Stick Duo" are trademarks of Sony AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA. L.LC.. 250 Corporation. STEELE STREET, SUITE 3(Xt,DENVER, • "InIk>LITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony COLORADO 80206. Corporation. • DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, and DVD+R "C Library," "Expat," "zlib." and "lit_ipeg"...
Page 111: Identifyingparts And Controls
&_ickR_m_ce Identifyingparts and controls The nunlbers in / ) are reference pages. [] Power zoom lever (36, 41 ) [] Tripod receptacle Attach the tripod/uptional: the length of [] PHOTO buttun (31, 35) the screw must be less than 5.5 mm [] POWER switch 125) (7132 in.)) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw.
Page 112 N÷_tifyiaS parts a_ co_tm_s {#o[_tia_ed) [] Active Interface Shoe rJ_V_;,;_s,._ [] Internal microphone 136) The Active hlterface Shoe supplies All Active Interface Shoe compatible power to optional accessories such as a microphone (optional) will take video light, a flash, or a microphone. precedence when connected (DCR- DVD308/DVDT08).
Page 113 [] DISP/BATT INFO butlon (23) [] "Memory Stick Duo" slot (29) [] LCD screen/touch panel (19, 27) [] WIDE SELE(T bt IIo_ [] _ (HOME) button (19, 62) * DCR-DVD 108/DVD608 [] Zoom buttons (36, 41 ) ** DCR-DVD308/DVD708 [] START/STOP button (31, 35) [] r_ (VIEW IMAGES) button (32, 39) [] EASY button 131)
Page 114 Remote (-'Olnlllander press this during playback. not function properly. In this case, replace battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. < / P" / • / • / ENTER buttons Use of anofller battery nlay present a risk of firc When you press any bullon on the VISUAL or explosion.
Page 115: Indicatorsdisplayedduringrecording/Playback
Indicatorsdisplayedduringrecording/playback _" "" [] Recording mode (HQ/SP/LP) 164 [] Quality ([FINE] / [STD]) (66) [] HOME button (19, 62) [] hnage size (66) [] Remaining battery (approx.) (23) [] Appears while a still image is being saved. [] Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) [] Recording folder [] Counter (hour/minute/second)
Page 116 Is_icats_s disp_ays_ _t_i_S reso_di_S/pta_bask {go_fi_ed} [] Recording mode (HQ/SP/LP) (641 [] hnage size (66) [] Return button [] Current still image number/Total number of recorded still images [] Remaining battery (approx.) (23) [] Slide show button (41) [] Playback mode [] Previous/Next button (33, 40) [] Counter (hour/minute/second) [] Data file name...
Page 117 PictBridge connecting (55) Following indicators appear during c\_ _ (_3),,_ Warning (94) recording/playback to indicate tile settings of your camcorder. Bottom Uppcr letY Upper right Picture eflk.ct (79) Digital efli3ct (79) ,i_ _ Manual focus (75) ,_I _ _ SCENE SELECTION m_e°...
Page 118: Glossary
Glossary • 5.1chsurround sound • VRmode One of the recording lk)rmats you can select when A system that plays back sound on 6 speakers, 3 al using a DVD-RW. VR mode enables editing the lronl (lell, right and center) 2 al the rear /deleting or _quence rcarrangement) will) your...
Page 119: Index
Index Numeric Copyrighl ....... 8. l l0 1(.:9 ......... 37, 70 FADER ......78, 93 16:9 WIDE ......FILE NO. (File number)..66 DATA CODE ....67. 117 4:3 ......37, 64, 70 Finalize ......... DATE/TIME ..26, 67_ 117 FIREWORKS .......
Page 120 Sell-diagnosis display ..SELF-TIMER ....... LANDSCAPE ...... PAL ........SEPIA ........LANGUAGE SET ....PASTEL ....... SETTINGS calegoly .... PHOTO SETTINGS .... backlighl ...... Slide show ......BL LEVEL (LCD back Pickup lens ......SNOW ........light level) ....... 69. 90 PictBridge ......
Page 121 VCR o r DVD/HDD recorder ..........VF B.LIGHT (Viewfinder brighmess) ......VIDEO mode ....14, 118 VIEW I MAGES SET ... Viewfinder......Viewing ........ VISUAL INDEX ..32, 39, 118 VOLUME ....... 40, 69 Volume label ......VR mode ....... 14, 118 Warning indicalors ....
Page 122 &_ai_isb&tick &dJe/&da r_dda en es#afid Paso 1: ComprobaciGn de los componentes suministrados Baterfa recargable NP-FH40 Asegfirese de disponer de los siguientes componentes Sllministrados coil vidcocfimara. E1 nfimero entre pardntesis indica el ndmero de componentes suministrados de cada artfculo. CD-ROM "Handycam Application Adaptador de alimentaci6n...
Page 123 Paso2: Cargade la bateria Interrupter POWER entrada de Cubierta de Pila Clavija de cc Indicador I ,_°:"_t c.G (carga) Cable de alimentacion Adaptador alimentaci6n de ca AI tomacorriente de pared Puede cargar la bateria Conecte el adaptador de "InfoLITHIUM" (serie H) luego de alimentaci6n de ca a la toma instalarla en la videoc;imara.
Page 124 Pas+ 2:gar#a+÷ +a ba_+++++ Ic+++_+++ac+++++) Notas • Dcsconecte el adaptador de +tlimcnt+tci(m de ca de ]a tonm entrada de cc mJentras s/_ieta ]a videoc&n+u+a y ]a claviia de cc DISP/ Paraextraerla bateria BATT INFO Deslice el interruptor POWER hacia la posici6n OFF(CHG)+ Deslice la palanca BATT (liberacidn de la Pasados unos instantes, se mostrarfin el...
Page 125 DCR-DVD108/DVD608 Notas • Todos los tiempos se hml c+dculado con el modo de grabaci6n [SPI en las siguientes condiciones: lndicuci6n superior: con la luz de londo de la pantalla LCD enccndida. NP-FH40 lndicaci6n ccntral: con la luz de londo de la pantalla LCD apagada (DCR-DVD3OS/ (suministrada) DVD708).
Page 126 Paso3: Conexi6nde Paso 2:gar_a de ta bateda la alimentaci6ny ajuste de la fecha y • E1 indicudor (carga) parpadearfi durante carga o la Inlormaci6n sobrc la balcrfa no se hora [/loslrarfi correctamenle cn las siguienles siluaciones: Ajuste la fecha y hora cuando utilice la La baterfa no estfi conectada correctamenle.
Page 127 Restablecimient0 dela fechay h0ra Seleccione la zona geogr&tica Seleccione (HOME) que desee mediante _ y, a _,_(AJUSTES)--+ IAJ.REL./IDIOM._ I continuaci6n, toque [SIGUIENTE]. _- [AJUS.RELOJ] y _iuste la fecha y hora. Notas • Si no utiliza h, videoc,_mara durante 3 meses Ajuste [HORA VERANO] y, a aproximadamente, la bater_a rccargabk"...
Page 128 Paso4: Preparaci6npara grabaci6n Para desactivar la luz de fondode la pantalla LCD y conseguirque la bateria dure re;istiempo Deslice el interruptor LENS COVER hasta la posici6n OPEN. (DCR-DVD308/DVD708) Mantenga presionado DISP/BATT INFO durante unos s (segundo) hasta que aparezca ." L -do _ F• Este :(juste resulta prfictico cuando utiliza la videocfimara en condiciones de mucho...
Page 129 Paso5: Inserci6nde undisco o un "Memory Stick Duo" Podrfi contemplar las imfigenes a Iravds del visor para evitar que la balerfa se desgaste. Se necesita un disco DVD_RW. DVD+RW. o siempre que la calidad de la imagen de la DVD-R o DVD+R DL de 8 cm nuevo para pantalla LCD sea muy b_{ia.
Page 130 Pas+ 5: ++s÷+++++++ ++ +m +++s++ + +m°+N÷m+r+St++k g+++"{+++t++ma+++++} Coloque el disco con la cara de Elija la opci6n que desee de las grabacibn hacia la videocfimara que aparecen en pantalla. a continuacibn, presione el centro • DVD-RW del disco hasta que encaje en su Seleccione el formato de grabacidn.
Page 131 "_° Sugerencias • Es posible expulsm un disco siempre que la videocfimara esl_ conectada a una lhente de alimentaci6n, aunque se encumllre apagada. NO obstantc, el proceso de reconocimiento del disco (paso 4) no se iniciarfi. • Compruebe cufil es el disco mils adecuado para la grabaci6n que desea realizur mediante la opci6n [GUIA SELEC.DISCO]...
Page 132 Pa++ 5: +++÷r++++++ +e +m ++++++ + +m°+M÷m+r+ $_++k++++°+ I+++_++ma+++++} Para expulsar un "Memory Stick Duo" Empuje ligemmente el "Menlory Stick Duo" hacia el interior de la ranura una vez y, a continuaci6n, deslfcelo fuera de 6sta. Notas • No intente extract el ' [Vlcmory Stick Duo" a ]a luerza.
Page 133 Grabaci6n DCR-DVD108/DVD608 Interruptor POWER Abra la tapa (HOME) PHOTO del objetivo DCR-DVD308/DVD708 START/STOP (HOME START/STOP[_] Notas Si los indicadorcs de acccso permanecen encendidos una vez finalizada la grabaci6n. A.iusle la correa de sujeci6n como mueslra significa que todavfa se estgin grabando dalos en la iluslraci(m y su.jete la videoc_hnara el disco o en el 'Mmno U Slick Duo".
Page 134 Rraba¢i6_ (ge_t}_uac}6_} Las imfigenes fijas se graban en el Las pel(culas se graban en el disco. "Memory Slick Duo". Gire el interruptor Gire el interruptor POWER [] hasta POWER [] hasta que se encienda que se encienda el indicador el indicador (pegcula).
Page 135 Reproducci6n Palanca de zoom DCR-DVD108/DVD608 Interruptor POWER [] i_-(HOME) = ,_ (HOME) (VISUALIZAR IMAGENES) F'_'] (VISUALIZAR IMAGENES) DCR-DVD308/ ,_::::¢'+_ DVD708 (HOME) START/sTOP Gire el interruptor POWER [] para encender la videoc;imara. Presione I-_(VISUALIZAR IM.&GENES) [] (o []). La pant:alia VISUAL INDEX aparece en la pantalla LCD. (Es posiMe que el sistema tarde un fiempo en mostrar la panlalla VISUAL INDEX).
Page 136 Rep_o_ucci6_ (co_ti_uaci&_} Inicie la reproduccion. Toque la lengtieta y la pelicula que desee reproducir. ka pantalla VISUAl_ INDEX volvergt a aparecer cuando se haya completado reproducci6n de la secuencia entre la pelicula seleccionada y la 01tima pelicula. Volver (a la palltalla _60mm 00:00:14<_ ....

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