Before operating the unit, please read this
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future
reference.
WARNING
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard. Use of controls or
adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
Replace the battery with the specified type only.
Otherwise, fire or injury may result.
FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE
UNITED KINGDOM
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted
to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be
replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied
one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362
(i.e., marked with or mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse
cover after you change the fuse. 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
ATTENTION
The electromagnetic fields at the specific
frequencies may influence the picture and sound
of this unit.
This product has been tested and found compliant
with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for
using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8
feet).
Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes
data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart
the application or disconnect and connect the
communication cable (USB, etc.) again.
Disposal of Old Electrical
& Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the
European Union and other
European countries with
separate collection
systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging
indicates that this product shall not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over
to the applicable collection point for the recycling
of electrical and electronic equipment. By
ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you
will help prevent potential negative consequences
for the environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. The recycling of
materials will help to conserve natural resources.
For more detailed information about recycling of
this product, please contact your local Civic
Office, your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.
Applicable Accessory: Remote Commander
2
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
Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA
92127 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DCR-DVD908E
Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA
92127 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
Note
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
The supplied interface cable must be used with the
equipment in order to comply with the limits for a
digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of
FCC Rules.
Battery pack
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Notes on use
Your camcorder is supplied with two
kinds of operations guides.
– “Operating Guide” (This manual)
– “First Step Guide” for using your
camcorder with the computer connected
(stored on the supplied CD-ROM)
Types of the disc you can use in your
camcorder
You can use the following discs only.
Continued ,
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Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued)
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
*(for
VIDEO CAMERA) mark for your
camcorder.
b Note
• Using a disc other than above may cause the
unsatisfactory recording/playback or you may
not be able to remove the disc from your
camcorder.
* Depending on the place you bought, the disc has
mark.
Types of “Memory Stick” you can use
in your camcorder
You can use “Memory Stick Duo” marked
with or
“Memory Stick Duo”
(This size can be used with your
camcorder.)
(p. 102).
“Memory Stick PRO” compatible
equipment.
• Do not attach a label or the like on a
“Memory Stick Duo” or a Memory Stick
Duo Adaptor.
When using a “Memory Stick Duo”
with “Memory Stick” compatible
equipment
Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo”
into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.
Memory Stick Duo Adaptor
Using the camcorder
• Do not hold the camcorder by the
following parts.
ViewfinderLCD screen
“Memory Stick”
(You cannot use it in your camcorder.)
• You cannot use any type of memory card
except “Memory Stick Duo.”
• “Memory Stick PRO” and “Memory Stick
PRO Duo” can be used only with
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Battery
• The camcorder is not dustproofed,
dripproofed or waterproofed. See “About
handling of your camcorder” (p. 105).
• To prevent discs from being broken or
recorded images from being lost, do not
do the following when either of the
respective lamps of the POWER switch
(p. 23) or the access lamps (p. 26, 28) is
on:
– to remove the battery pack or AC
Adaptor from the camcorder.
– to apply mechanical shock or vibration to
the camcorder.
• When connecting your camcorder to
another device with a USB cable, be sure
to insert the connector plug in the correct
way. Pushing the plug forcibly into the
terminal will damage the terminal and
may result in a malfunction of your
camcorder.
About menu items, LCD panel,
viewfinder, and lens
• A menu item that is grayed out is not
available under the current recording or
playback conditions.
• The LCD screen and the viewfinder are
manufactured using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of
the pixels are operational for effective
use. However, there may be some tiny
black points and/or bright points (white,
red, blue, or green in color) that appear
constantly on the LCD screen and the
viewfinder. These points are normal
results of the manufacturing process and
do not affect the recording in any way.
Black point
White, red, blue or
green point
• Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder,
or the lens to direct sunlight for long
periods of time may cause malfunctions.
• Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might
cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Take images of the sun only in low light
conditions, such as at dusk.
On recording
• Before starting to record, test the
recording function to make sure the image
and sound are recorded without any
problems. You cannot delete images once
you record them on a DVD-R/DVD+R
DL. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial
recording (p. 12).
• Compensation for the contents of
recordings cannot be provided, even if
recording or playback is not possible due
to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage
media, etc.
• TV color systems differ depending on the
countries/regions. To view your
recordings on a TV, you need a PAL
system-based TV.
• Television programs, films, video tapes,
and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials
may be contrary to the copyright laws.
About language setting
The on-screen displays in each local
language are used for illustrating the
operating procedures. Change the screen
language before using your camcorder if
necessary (p. 24).
About this manual
• The LCD screens and the viewfinder
images and indicators shown in this
manual were taken with a digital still
camera, and may look different from what
you actually see.
• Design and specifications of recording
media and other accessories are subject to
change without notice.
• The illustration used in this manual are
based on the model DCR-DVD508E/
DVD908E.
• Disc in this Operating Guide refers to 8cm
DVD discs.
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
Continued ,
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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.
About the marks used in this manual
• The operations available depend on the
disc used. The following marks are used
to indicate the type of disc you can use
for a particular operation.
Index ........................................ 120
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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............................................ 76
B SPOT FOCUS.................................. 76
Getting a good shot
of a ski slope or
beach
B BACK LIGHT....................................36
B BEACH ............................................78
B SNOW .............................................78
A child on the stage
under a spot light
B SPOTLIGHT.....................................78
Fireworks with all
its splendor
B FIREWORKS....................................77
B FOCUS ............................................76
A sleeping child
under dim light
B NightShot........................................36
B COLOR SLOW SHTR.......................79
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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)
Recorded images are stored in empty areas on the
disc so there is no risk that valuable recordings are
accidentally overwritten.
Since no rewinding is necessary prior to recording,
you can start shooting any time you desire.
b Notes
• Still images can be recorded only on "Memory Stick
Duo."
You can find a scene quickly using a VISUAL
INDEX screen (p.30, 39)
The VISUAL INDEX screen allows you to check
recorded contents at a glance. All you have to do is
touch the scene you want to view.
The disc does not wear out no matter how many
times you play it back. The precious moments you
have captured on disc last for a long time.
Records widescreen format and 5.1ch surround
sound (p.34, 36)
You can record high quality widescreen images on a wide
LCD screen that shows the same 16:9 angle of view as a
wide TV. Realistic 5.1ch surround sound can also be
directly recorded onto the disc.
* DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is a high-capacity optical disc.
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A recorded disc can be played back on a variety of devices
Playback on a DVD device or DVD drive (p.44)
You can play back recorded and finalized** discs on a home
DVD device, DVD recorder or DVD drive of a compute r that
supports 8cm disc.
When finalizing the disc, you can create DVD menus to
enable quick access to scenes you want to view.
Playback on widescreen TV and home theater (p.34,
42)
Images recorded in widescreen format can be played back
on a wide TV with complete panoramic effect. Discs are also
recorded with 5.1ch surround sound to provide full sound on
a home theater.
Connecting camcorder to a computer
High-speed image transfer (p.81)
Image data can be quickly transferred to a com puter
without requiring playback.
Computers with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) provide
even faster image transfer.
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.
Enjoying with your camcorder
** Finalizing: a process to make it possible to play back recorded DVD on other DVD devices (p.44).
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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.
Apporoximate recordable time
( ) : the minimum recording time
Recording mode
9M (HQ) (high quality)
6M (SP) (standard quality)
3M (LP) (long play)
z Tips
• Figures such as 9M and 6M in the table show the average bit rate. M stands for Mbps.
• 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.
20 (18)35 (32)
30 (18)55 (32)
60 (44)110 (80)
Recording format for DVD-RW
When you use a DVD-RW, you can choose t he recording format from VIDEO m ode or VR mode.
In this manual, VIDEO mode is indicated as and VR mode as .
A recording format that is compatible with most DVD devices, especially after
finalizing.
In VIDEO mode, only the most recent image can be erased.
A recording format that enables editing with your camcorder (deleting and
rearranging the order of images).
A finalized disc can be played back in DVD devices
VIDEO mode and VR mode Glossary (p.119)
*1
that support VR mode.
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Disc format features
Disc types and symbols
Symbols used in this manual
Figures in parentheses ( ) indicate page numbers.
DVD-RWDVD+RW DVD-R DVD+R DL
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Both 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 movie can be recorded
on the same disc
Deleting the most recent recording (49)zzz ––
Deleting or editing recordings on your camcorder
(36)
(48)
Using a disc repeatedly even if the disc becomes
full by formatting*
Finalizing required to play on other devices (44)z
Creating the DVD menu when you finalize the disc
2
(59)
(47)
Making longer recordings on a side of a disc
*1Refer to the instruction manual of your DVD device to see whether it supports the VR mode of DVD-RW.
2
*
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).
*3Finalizing 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.
zz –zz
–z–––
zzz ––
*1
z*
*1
1
3
–*
zz
z–zzz
––––z
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Using your camcorder
1Preparing
(See page 19 to 28.)
* Select the recording format and format the disc on your camcorder (p.26).
z Tips
• You can select the disc from [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p.58).
Select the disc that best suits your needs.
Do you want to delete or edit images on your
camcorder?
YesNo
Do you want to delete images and reuse
the disc?
YesNo
For long recording
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).
Continued on the next page
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Finalize
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.
Finalize
Finalize
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DVD devi ce /
DVD re co rde r
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.
Finalize
Like commercially sold
Finalize
Finalize
Finalize
DVD, this disc can be
played back in most DVD
devices after finalizing.
The disc can be played back
in a device compatible with
the DVD-RW VR mode.
The disc can be played back without finalizing.
But finalizing is required in some cases.
For details, see page 44.
DVD dr ive
Recordings cannot be
added even if there is free
space left.
Unfinalizing allows you
to add recordings (p.60).
Recordings can be added
without unfinalizing.
Playback compatibility
Playback compatibility with any DVD device is not guaranteed. Refer to the instru ction manual
supplied with your DVD device or consult your dealer.
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“HOME” and “OPTION”
- Taking advantage of two types of menus
“HOME MENU” - the starting point for operations with your
camcorder
(HELP)
Displays a description of the item (p. 17)
Category
B Categories and items of the HOME MENU
(CAMERA) category
ItemsPage
MOVIE*33
PHOTO*33
SMTH SLW REC37
(VIEW IMAGES) category
ItemsPage
VISUAL INDEX*39
PLAYLIST51
(OTHERS) category
ItemsPage
DELETE*48
EDIT50
PLAYLIST EDIT51
PRINT55
COMPUTER81
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(MANAGE DISC/MEMORY)
category
ItemsPage
FINALIZE*44
DISC SELECT GUIDE58
FORMAT*59
FORMAT*60
UNFINALIZE60
DISC INFO57
(SETTINGS) category
To customize your camcorder (p. 62).
* You can also set these items during Easy
Handycam operation
available in the (SETTINGS) category, see
page
62.
(p. 29). For items
Using the HOME MENU
1 Turn the POWER switch to turn
on your camcorder.
4 Touch the item you want to use.
Example: [EDIT]
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5 Continue operation by following
the guidance on the screen.
2 Press (HOME) A (or B).
(HOME) B
(HOME) A
3 Touch the category you want to
use.
Example: (OTHERS) category
To hide the HOME MENU screen
Touch .
When you want to know something
about the function of each item on the
HOME MENU - HELP
1 Press (HOME).
The HOME MENU appears.
2 Touch (HELP).
The bottom of the (HELP) button
turns orange.
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“HOME” and “OPTION” (Continued)
3 Touch the item you want to know the
content.
MOVIE
Records a movie.
Activate?
YES
NO
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.
Using the OPTION MENU
Just a touch on the screen during recording
or playback displays the functions available
at that moment. You will find it easy to
make various settings. See page 74 for
further details.
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(OPTION)
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.
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1)
(p. 20)
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack
2
Battery
3
DC plug
Jack cover
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack (H series) (p. 104) after
attaching it to your camcorder.
b Notes
• You can use only "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack
H series.
AC Adaptor
1 Turn the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow to OFF
(CHG) (The default setting).
2 Attach the battery pack by sliding
it in the direction of the arrow
until it clicks.
Lift up the viewfinder and attach
the battery pack by sliding it in
the direction of the arrow until it
clicks.
POWER switch
1
DC IN jack
CHG
(charge) lamp
4
4
Mains lead
To the wall socket
4 Connect the mains lead to the AC
Adaptor and the wall socket.
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and
charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp
turns off when the battery is fully
charged.
5 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from
the DC IN jack on your
camcorder.
b Notes
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN
jack holding both the camcorder and the DC
plug.
3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack of your camcorder.
Open the jack cover, and connect the
DC plug of the AC Adaptor.
Match the v mark on the DC plug with
the v mark on your camcorder.
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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 (Movie) lamp/
(Still) lamp (p. 23) is turned off.
When storing the battery pack
Fully discharge the battery before storing it
for an extended period.
To use an outside power source
Make the same connections as you do when
charging the battery pack. The battery pack
will not lose its charge in this case.
To check the remaining battery
(Battery Info)
Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then
press DISP/BATT INFO.
After a while, the approximate recordable
time and battery information appear for
about 7 seconds. You can view the battery
information for up to 20 seconds by
pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the
information is displayed.
Remaining battery (approx.)
Recording capacity (approx.)
Charging time
Approximate time (min.) required when
you fully charge a fully discharged battery
pack.
Battery packCharging time
NP-FH50135
NP-FH60
(supplied)
NP-FH70170
NP-FH100390
135
Recording time
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
DCR-DVD406E/DVD408E/DVD808E
Continuous
Battery pack
NP-FH50 8040
NP-FH60
(supplied)
NP-FH7017085
NP-FH100395195
recording
time
Typical
recording
time*
8040
8040
10550
11055
11055
18090
18090
415205
415205
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued)
DCR-DVD506E/DVD508E/DVD908E
Battery pack
Continuous
recording
time
Typical
recording
time*
NP-FH50 6530
7035
7035
NP-FH60
(supplied)
9045
9545
9545
NP-FH7014570
15075
15075
NP-FH100340170
355175
355175
* 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.
Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off.
Bottom: Recording time when recording with
the viewfinder while the LCD panel is closed.
Playing time
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
DCR-DVD406E/DVD408E/DVD808E
Battery pack
LCD panel
opened*
NP-FH50115125
NP-FH60
(supplied)
NP-FH70245270
NP-FH100565615
LCD panel
closed
150165
DCR-DVD506E/DVD508E/DVD908E
Battery pack
LCD panel
opened*
LCD panel
closed
NP-FH50115120
NP-FH60
150160
(supplied)
NP-FH70245255
NP-FH100565590
* When the LCD backlight is on.
On the battery pack
• Before changing the battery pack, Turn the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn off the
(Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 23).
• The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during
charging, or Battery Info (p. 21) will not be
correctly displayed under the following
conditions:
– The battery pack is not attached correctly.
– The battery pack is damaged.
– The battery pack is worn-out (For Battery
Info only).
• 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/NPFH100 battery pack.
• We do not recommend using an NP-FH30,
which only allows short recording and playback
times, with your camcorder.
On the charging/recording/playback time
• Times measured when using the camcorder at
25 °C (77 °F) (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is
recommended).
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
when you use your camcorder in low
temperatures.
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
depending on the conditions under which you
use your camcorder.
On the AC Adaptor
• Use the nearby wall socket when using the AC
Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the
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wall socket 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. 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.
Step 3: Turning the
power on, and setting
the date and time
Set the date and time when using this
camcorder for the first time. If you do not
set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET]
screen appears every time you turn on your
camcorder or change the POWER switch
position.
POWER switch
1 While pressing the green button,
turn the POWER switch
repeatedly in the direction of the
arrow until the respective lamp
lights up.
(Movie): To record movies
(Still): To record still images
The [CLOCK SET] screen appears.
Getting Started
2 Select the desired geographical
area with v/V, then touch [NEXT].
3 Set [SUMMERTIME], then touch
[NEXT].
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Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time (Continued)
• The lens cover opens automatically when the
4 Set [Y] (year) with v/V.
5 Select [M] with b/B, then set the
month with v/V.
6 Set [D] (day), hour and minute in
the same way, then touch [NEXT].
power is turned on. It closes when the playback
screen is selected, or the power is turned off.
• In the setting at the time of purchase, the power
turns off automatically if you leave your
camcorder without any operation attempted for
approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power
([A.SHUT OFF], p. 73).
z Tips
• The date and time does not appear during
recording, but they are automatically recorded
on the disc, and can be displayed during
playback (see page 69 for [DATA CODE]).
• Refer to page 100 for information concerning
“World time difference.”
• If the buttons on the touch panel do not work
correctly, adjust the LCD screen
([CALIBRATION], p. 106).
7 Make sure that the clock is
correctly set, then touch .
The clock starts.
You can set any year up to the year
2037.
To turn off the power
Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
To reset the date and time
Select (HOME) t (SETTINGS)
t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [CLOCK SET],
and set the date and time.
b Notes
• If you do not use your camcorder for about 3
• It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to be
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, the built-in rechargeable battery gets
months
discharged and the date and time settings may
be cleared from the memory. In that case,
charge the rechargeable battery and then set the
date and time again (p. 107).
ready to shoot after the power is turned on. You
cannot operate your camcorder during this time.
Changing the language setting
You can change the on-screen displays to
show messages in a specified language.
Touch (HOME)
(SETTINGS)
t[ LANGUAGE SET], then
LANG]
select the desired language.
t
t[CLOCK/
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
290 degrees
(max.)
2180 degrees
(max.)
To turn off the LCD backlight to make
the battery last longer
Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few
seconds until appears.
This setting is practical when you use your
camcorder in bright conditions or you want
to save battery power. The recorded image
will not be affected by the setting. To turn
on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP/
BATT INFO for a few seconds until
disappears.
camcorder
DISP/BATT INFO
• The information is displayed or hidden (display
y no display) each time you press DISP
BATT/INFO.
Viewfinder
You can view images using the viewfinder
to avoid wearing down the battery, or when
the image seen on the LCD screen is poor.
Viewfinder
Viewfinder lens
adjustment lever
Move it until the
image becomes
clear.
z Tips
• You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder
backlight by selecting (SETTINGS) t
[SOUND/DISP SET] t [VF B.LIGHT] on the
HOME MENU (p. 71).
Getting Started
b Notes
• Do not press the buttons on the LCD frame
when you open or adjust the 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.
• On the HOME MENU, touch (SETTINGS)
t [SOUND/DISP SET] t [LCD BRIGHT]
(p. 70) to adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen.
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Step 5: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick
Duo”
Disc
A new 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVDR, or DVD+R DL is required for recording
(p. 12).
b Notes
• Remove dust or fingerprints from the disc
beforehand, using a soft cloth (p.102).
1 Check that the power of your
camcorder is on.
Set the disc with the label side facing
out when using a single-sided disc.
2 Turn the disc cover OPEN switch
in the direction of the arrow
(OPEN B).
[PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on
the LCD screen.
The disc cover slightly opens
automatically.
Disc cover
OPEN switch
Pickup lens
When the disc cover
opens slightly, open
it further.
ACCESS lamp
(Disc)
3 Set the disc with the recording
side facing your camcorder, then
press the center of the disc until it
clicks.
4 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].
Using [DISC SELECT GUIDE] lets you
format the disc by following the
guidance on the screen. If you do not
want to use it, proceed to step 5.
x DVD-R/DVD+R DL
You can start recording immediately
after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from
the LCD screen. You do not need to
proceed to steps after step 5.
5 Touch the option that is right for
you on the screen.
x DVD-RW
Select the recording format, [VIDEO]
or [VR] (p. 12), then touch
.
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x DVD+RW
Select the aspect ratio of the movie,
[16:9 WIDE] or [4:3], then touch
6 Touch [YES].
7 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. 29) is set, the
recording format is fixed to VIDEO
mode.
To remove the disc
1 Perform steps 1 and 2 to open the disc
cover.
2 Press the disc holder in the center of the
disc compartment, and remove the disc by
holding the edge.
• If you catch the belt when closing the disc
cover, it may cause your camcorder to
.
malfunction.
• Do not touch the disc with the recording side or
pickup lens (p.107).
When using a double-sided disc, take care not to
smudge the surface with fingerprints.
• If you close the disc cover with the disc set
incorrectly, it may cause your camcorder to
malfunction.
• Do not disconnect the power sources during
formatting.
• Do not apply shock or vibration to your
camcorder:
– while the ACCESS lamp is on
– while the ACCESS lamp is flashing
– while [DISC ACCESS] or [PREPARING TO
OPEN] is displayed on the LCD screen
• It may take some time to remove the disc
depending on the disc condition or recorded
materials.
• It may take up to 10 minutes to remove a disc if
it is damaged or is dirty with fingerprints, etc. In
that case, the disc might be damaged.
z Tips
• You can remove the disc when a power source
is connected to your camcorder even when your
camcorder is turned off. However, the disc
recognition process (step 4) does not start.
• To delete all of the previously recorded images
from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use it
again to record new images, see “Deleting all
scenes on the disc (Formatting)” on page 59.
• You can check the right disc using [DISC
SELECT GUIDE] on the HOME MENU (page
58).
Getting Started
b Notes
• 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.
“Memory Stick Duo”
You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo”
marked with or
z Tips
• The number of recordable images vary,
depending on the image quality or the image
size. For details, see page 66.
(p. 102).
Continued ,
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Step 5: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick Duo” (Continued)
1 Open the LCD panel.
2 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" in
once.
b Notes
• 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.
• If you insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the
slot in the wrong direction, the “Memory Stick
Duo,” the “Memory Stick Duo” slot, or image
data may be damaged.
• When inserting or ejecting the "Memory Stick
Duo," be careful with the "Memory Stick Duo"
from popping out and dropping.
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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.
I
HD
R
Movies
1 Turn the POWER
switch A until the
(Movie) lamp
turns on.
2 Press EASY B.
appears on the LCD screen.
3 Press START/STOP C or D to
start recording*.
F
B
A
E
C
If the POWER
switch is set to
OFF (CHG), turn
it while pressing
the green button.
Still Images
1 Turn the POWER
switch A until the
(Still) lamp
turns on.
2 Press EASY B.
appears on the LCD screen.
3 Press PHOTO E to record a still
image**.
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Recording/Playback
[STBY]t[REC]
To stop recording, press START/STOP
again.
***Movies are recorded in the [SP] recording mode.
Still images are recorded with the [FINE] quality on the "Memory Stick Duo."
Press PHOTO
E lightly to
adjust the
focus.
FlashingtLights up
Press PHOTO
E fully to
record the still
image.
Continued ,
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Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam) (Continued)
Viewing recorded movies/still images
1 Turn the POWER switch A to turn on your camcorder.
2 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
Previous
6 images
Next
6 images
Returns to the recording
screen
Displays the movies
Displays the still images
Disc type
Appears with the image on
each of the tab that was
lastly played back/recorded
(B for the still image).
3 Start playing back.
Movies:
Touch , then touch the movie you want to view.
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Return (to the VISUAL
INDEX screen)
Beginning of the scene/
previous scene
Stop (go to the
VISUAL INDEX screen)
Toggles Play or
Pause as you touch
Next scene
Reverse/ Forward
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