Sony DCR-DVD708, DCR-DVD608, DCR-DVD308, DCR-DVD108 Owner’s Manual

SON

Digital Video Camera Recorder

Operating Guide

2-319-496-11 (1)

Getting Started

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DCR-D VD 108/D VD308/ D VD608/D VD708

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Utilizing recording media

Customizing your

Using a Computer

Spanish Quick Guide/

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Troubleshooting

Editing

camcorder

Additional

Information

Quick

Reference

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or

moisture.

CAUTIONTOa_UC_ THFRISKOF_ _CTalCS_IOCK

DO _OTR_MOVECOVER(OR_AC_.

_OUSER-SERVICEaBLEPAaTSI_SlDE.

R_FERSERWCIN_TOaUA_IFIEDSERVICEPERSOnnEL

the user to the presence of uninsuhlted "dangerous

/_ This symbol is intended to alert

v(_l_age _' within the produces ellclosure [hal lllay be of

sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric

shock to persons.

This symbol is inlended to alert the user 1_)tile presence: of important operating and maintenance (servicing)

insn uctions in the lileramre accompanying the appliance,

IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS

For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, attd keep this manual for

future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions

and instructions oil the appliance, or the one described in the operating inslructions attd

adhere to them.

PowerSources

This set should be operaled only hom tile lype of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are nol sure of the lype of electrical power

supplied to your home. consuh your dealer or local pow-er company. For lhose sets designed lo operale ll'()nl baltely power, or other sources, relcr

to the operaling instruclions.

Polarization

This sel may be equipped with a polarized ac power coM plug (a plug having one blade wider

than the olher). Tills plug will fil inlo the i)ower outlel only one

way. This is a sal_:ty li:ature. If you are unable to insert the plug lhlly into lhe oullet, lly reversing the plug. [f tile plug should still lail to fit, conlacl your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not delcat the sal_:ty purl?ose of tile polarized plug by Iorcing il in.

Overloading

Do not o_, erload wall outlets, extension cords or

corn enience receptacles beyond their capacity_ since Ibis cml result in firc or electric shock.

ObjectandLiquidEntry

Never push objects ot rely kind into the set through openings as they may touch dangerous vollage points or sllort out parts lhal couM rcsull m a fire or electric sllock. Norm- spill liquid of any

kind on lhe set.

Attachments

Do not use _ittilclllnents llOl rccolnnlcllded by tile

iilanul_lc[urt2r, as they may cause hazards.

Cleaning

Unl)lug tile scl h'om tile wall outlet belbre cle_ming or polishing it. Do not use liquid clemmrs or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water lot cleaning the exterior of tile set.

Water andMoisture

Do not use power-line operated _ls near water lbr examl?le, near a balhmb, washbowl, kilchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wel basemenl, or near a

swimming pool, elc.

Power-CordProtection

Roule tim power cord so thai it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by ilems placed upon or

againsl them, paying parlicular auemion to tile plugs, receptacles, and lhe point wllere llle cord

exils liom tile appliance.

Accessories

Do not place tile set <inan unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The sel may l_dl, causing

serious injmT to a child or an adult, and serious damage to tile set. Use only a cart, sland, tripod,

brackel, or lable recommended by llle

illanul_lct/ir_2r.

Ventilation

The slols and openings in lhe cabinet arc provided lbr necessmy venlilation. To ensure reliable

operation of the set, and to protect it liom overhealing, lhese slots and openings musl never be blocked or covered.

Never cover tile slots and openings wilh a clotll

or other nlaterials.

Never block tile slots and openings by placing the set on a bed. sola, rug. or olher similar

Sul'l_lce.

Never place ltle set in a confined space, such as a bookcase, or buih-in cabinel, unless proper

venlilation is provided.

Do not place tile set near or over a radiator or Ileal register, or where il is cxposed 1o direct sunligla.

Continued._ 3

INPORTANT SAFEGUARDS(go_i_sdl

Lightning

For added protectfim lor this _el during a fighlning storm, or when it is lelt un_tlended and unused lor

long periods of time. unplug it l_x)m tile wall outlcl and disconnect lhe antenna or cable system. This will prevenl damage to the set due to

lighming and power-line surges.

DamageRequiringService

Unplug tim sel hx)m lhe wall oullel and rclcr selvicing to qualified _rvice personnel under tile lbllowing condilions:

When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. If liquid has be_n spilled or objects have hdlen

into the sel. If the _t has been exposed to rain or water. If the set has been subjecl to excessive shock by

being dropped, or lhe cabinet has b_n damaged.

If lhe set does not opert_te normally when Iollowing lhe operaling instructions. Adjust only lhose controls thai are specified in the operating instructions, hnproper adjuslmenl of other controls may resuh in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician 1_>rt2storc tile set to normal operalion.

Wllen file set exhibits a distincl change in performance this indicales a need lor service.

Servicing

Do not altelnpl to ser_,ice lhe sel yourself as opening or rclnoving covers may expose you to

dangerous voltage or olher hazards. Relcr all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Replacementparts

Whcn replacement paris m'e required, be sure lhe ser_ ice leclmician has used replacement paris specilied by tile u/anul_cturer tllat llave tile same charactcristics as tile original palls.

Unauthorized substitmions may rcsu]l ill fire. electric sllock, or olher hazards.

SafetyCheck

Upon completion ol any scP4ce or repairs to tile sel. ask tile service lechnician 1o perfimn routine salcty checks (as specified by tile manul_,cturcr) to determine tllal the set is in safi: operating

condilion.

Readthis beforeoperatingyourcamcorder

Before operating the unit, please read this

manual thoroughly, and retain it for futttre reference.

CAUTION

Tile use of optical instrumenls with this producl will increase eye ha/urd. Use of controls or adjtlstlncnls or perfimnance of proccdures olher than those specified herein may 1_3suh in hazard(illS radiation exposure.

Replace tile baltcry with tile specified type only. Otherwi_, filv or inju U may result.

RECYCLINGLITHIUM-IONBATTERIES

Litlliuun-lon balteries are recyclable. You can help preserve

our ellVirOlll/lelll by relllrllillg

your used rechargeable batleries tit the colleclion and recycling location nearest you.

For more inlormation regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll h-ee 1-800-822-

8837_ or visil hllp://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do nol handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.

Batterypack

This de_ice con@ies w'ith Part 15 ol tile FCC Rules. Operation is suhject 1olhe lbllowing l\vo

condilions: (1) This device may not cau_ halmild

interlcrence, and (2) this device musl accept any inlerlcrence received, including inlerlcrcnce thai may cau_ undesired operalion,

Owner'sRecord

Tile model and serial numbers are located on the bollom. Record tile serial number in the space

provided below. Relcr to lhe_ numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DCR- Serial No. Model Nit. AC- No,

If you have any questions aboul lhis producl, you may call:

Sony CtlstOlllel" lnlorlnation Center

1-800-222-SONY (7669). The number bdow is lor the FCC rclated malters only.

RegulatoryInformation

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model Nit,: DCR-DVD108

Responsible Party:Sony Eleclronics Inc. Addrcss: 16530 VizJ Esprillo, San Diego, CA

92127 U.S.A. Telephone Nit.: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 of lhe PCC Rules. Operation is subject 1o tile 6_llowing lwo condilions: / 1) This device may not cau_ harmflfl interfi:rence, and (2) this device must accept any intel_i:rence received, including interfi:rence lhat may cause undesired operalion,

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Cg,nadian ICES-003,

Continued._ 5

Rsad this b÷fo_÷0p÷rati_N y0_[rcamcord÷r (Sostissed}

digital device pursuant to Subpall B of Part 15 of

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD308

Responsible Party:Sony Electronics hlc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo. San Diego. CA

92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 85g-942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 of tile FCC

Rules. Operatkm is sul_iect to tile lollowing two

conditions: ( 1) This device nlay not cause harmlhl interlcrcncc, and 12) this device nmst accept any interli:rcnce rcceived, including intm'lcrcncc that may cause undesircd operation.

PCC Rules. This product is not intended to be serviced.

Should the product cease to lhnction in its intended manner, it should be rcmmed to tile

nlanulacturer or to be discarded.

Forthe State of California, USAonly

Prechlorale Material - special handling may apply, See

www.dtsc.ca.gov/h azardouswastc/per chlorate

Perchlorate Material: Lithiunl battcry contains pcrchlorate.

CAUTION

You arc cautioned that any changes or modifications not exprc_,sly approved in this

manu_d could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note

This equipment has becn tested and lound to conlply with the linfits lot a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro_ ide reasonable

protection against harmfifl interlcrcnce ill a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses. and call radiate radii) l?equency energy and.

if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmlhl interlcrcnce to

radio conltllllnications. However. tllel_ is no guarantee that interl_:rcnce

will not occur ill a particular installation. If this equipmcnt does cause tlarmlhl interlcrcnce to radio or television reception, which can be deternlined by turning the equipnlent off and on, tile user is encouraged to tl3' to correct tile interlcrencc by one or nlorc of the lk)llowing measures:

Reorient or relocatc tile receiving antenna. Increase the separation betw_n tile equipment

and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit dil]crem from lhat to which dm receiver is connected.

Consuh the dealer or an experienced mdio/TV technician lbr help.

Tile supplied interlace cable must be used with tile equipment ill order to comply with tile limits lor a

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.

8cm DVD-RW 8cm DVD+RW

8cm DVD-R 8cm DVD+R DL

Use the discs with marks listed below. See page 14 for details.

For reliability durability of recording / playback, we recommend that you use Sony

discs or discs with an _g_ *(lk_r VIDEO CAMERA) mark lk_r your

camcorder.

0 Note

• Using a disc other than abo_e may cause tile

unsatishLctory recording/playback or you m_,y not be able to renlove the disc li-onl your

caalcorder.

_W+RDL

* Depcnding on tileplace you bought, the disc has

_',2_°_ mark.

Typesof"MemoryStick"youcanuse

inyourcamcorder

You cm] use "Memory Stick Duo" marked

with MEMORY STIEg DUO or MEMORYSTIEKPRO DuO (p. IOl ).

"Memory Stick Duo" (This size can be used with your

camcorder.)

"Memory Stick" (You cannot use it in your camcorder.)

• You cannot use any type of uteutory card

except "Memory Stick Duo."

• "Mmnory Stick PRO" and "Memory Stick

PRO Duo" can be used only with "Mmuory Stick PRO" compatible

equipment.

• Do not attach a label or the like on a "Mmnory Stick Duo" or a Memory Stick

Duo Adaptur.

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

soNY

Using the camcorder

• Do not hohl the camcorder by the following parts.

Viewfinder LCD screen

Battery

• The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. See "About

handling of your camcorder" (p. 104).

• 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. 25) or the access lamps/p. 28, 29) is

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 commctor phlg in the correct

way. Pushing the plug lk_rcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal attd

may result in a mNfunction of your

calucordeL

About menu items, LCD panel,

viewfinder,and lens

• A metal itenl th:lt is grayed out is uot

available under the current recording or

playback conditions.

• The LCD screen and the viewfinder are

manufactured using extreutely high-

precision technology, so over 99.99% of

the pixels are operatiomd 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

Continued._ 7

Rsad this bsfo_s ops_ati_S ya[_ camcords_ (Sostissed}

viewfiuder. These points are nurmal results of tile manufacturing process and do not affect the recordii]g in any way.

White, red, blue or green point

• Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder. or the lens to direct starlight for long periods uf time may cause malflmctiuus.

• Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause yuur camcorder to malfunction. Take images of the sun only in low light

conditions, such as at dusk.

Onrecording

• Before starting to record, test the recording flmction to make sure the bnage and sound are recorded without any problems. You cannot delete images once you recurd them on a DVD-R/DVD+R

DL. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW fur trial recording/p. 14).

• Compensation for the contents of recordings cam/ot be provided, even if recurding or playback is not possible due to a malflmction of the camcorder, storage

media, etc.

• TV color systems differ depending un the countries/regiuns. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV.

• Television programs, fihns, 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 fur illustrating the

operating procedures. Change the screen language befure using your camcorder if necessary (p. 26).

Aboutthis manual

• The LCD screens and the viewfiuder bnages and indicators shown in this

manual were taken with a digital still camera, and may louk different from what you actually see.

• Design and specifications uf recording media and other accessories are subject to change without nutice.

• The illustration used in this manual are based un the mudel DCR-DVD308.

• Disc in this Operating Guide refers to 8cm DVD discs.

About the Carl Zeiss lens

Your camcurder is equipped with :. Carl Zeiss lens. which was developed jointly by

Carl Zeiss. in Germany, and Sony Corporation. and produces superior images.

It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical

of a Carl Zeiss lens. MTF= Mudulation Transfer Function. The

number value indicates the amount of light from a subject coming intu the lens.

Aboutthemarksusedinthismanual

• The operations available depend uu the disc used. The following marks are used

tu indicate the type of disc yuu can use for a particular uperation.

Tableof Contents

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ...... 3

Read this before operating your

camcorder .................................... 5

Subject examples and solutions

What you can do with your

camcorder .................................. 12

Choosing a disc .......................... 14

Using your camcorder ................ 16

"lJ_ HOME" and "o__--OPTION"

- Taking advantage of two types of

menus ........................................ 18

Step 1: Checking supplied items

.................................................... 21

Step 2: Charging the battery pack

.................................................... 22

Step 3: Turning the power on, and

setting the date and time ............ 25

Changing the language setting

Step 4: Preparing for recording

.................................................... 27

Step 5: Inserting a disc or a

"Memory Stick Duo" ................... 28

Recording and playing back with

ease (Easy Handycam) .............. 31

Recording ................................... 34

Zooming ........................................ 36

Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DOR-

DVD308/DVD708) ......................... 36

Recording in dark places (NightShot

plus) .............................................. 37

Adjusting the exposure for backlit

subjects ......................................... 37

Recording in mirror mode ............. 37

Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3)

(DCR-DVD308/DVD708) ............... 37

Playback ..................................... 39

Using PB zoom ............................. 41

Playing back a series of still images

(Slide show) .................................. 41

Playing the picture on a TV ........ 42

Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices or DVD

drives (Finalizing) ....................... 44

re(OTHERS) category .............48

Deleting images .......................... 48

Dividing the image ...................... 50

Creating the Playlist ................... 51

Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD

recorders .................................... 54

Printing recorded images

(PictBridge compliant printer) ..... 55

(MANAGE DISC/MEMORY)

category ...................................... 57

Playing a disc on other devices

.................................................... 57

Finding the right disc (DISC

SELECT GUIDE) ........................ 58

Deleting all scenes on the disc

(Formatting) ................................ 59

Recording additional scenes after

finalizing .................................... 60

Continued"> 9

TaN÷ ofCo_te_ts(Co_ti_ed)

What you can do with the

(SETTINGS) category of the

HOME MENU ............................ 62

Using the HOME MENU ................ 62

List of the _ (SETTINGS) category

items .............................................. 63

MOVIE SETTINGS .................... 64

(Items for recording movies)

PHOTO SETTINGS ................... 66

(Items for recording still images)

VIEW IMAGES SET ................... 67

(Items to customize the display)

SOUND/DISP SET .................... 69

(Items to adjust beep and the screen)

OUTPUT SETTINGS ................. 70

(Items for when connecting other devices)

CLOCK/_LANG ........................ 71

(Items to set clock and language)

GENERAL SET .......................... 72

(Other setup items)

Activating functions using the

°.-=OPTION MENU ..................... 73

Using the OPTION MENU ............. 73

Recording items on the OPTION

MENU ............................................ 74

Viewing items on the OPTION MENU

....................................................... 74

Functions set in the OPTION MENU

.................................................... 75

Troubleshooting ......................... 85

Warning indicators and messages

.................................................... 94

Using your camcorder abroad .... 98

Maintenance and precautions .. 100

Specifications ........................... 108

Identifying parts and controls ... 111 Indicators displayed during

recording/playback ................... 115

Glossary ................................... 118

Index ........................................ 119

What you can do with Windows

computer .................................... 80

Installing the "First Step Guide" and

software ..................................... 81

Viewing "First Step Guide". ........ 83

Using a Macintosh computer ..... 84

Subjectexamplesandsolutions

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A@Hd eethe stage

_" PORTRAIT...................................... 77

_"FOCUS............................................ 75

_'TELE MACRO................................. 75

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dogoe the left side

_.FOCUS............................................75

_.SPOTFOCUS..................................75

efa ski s[epe er bea@

[ @ettiega goed she'l

_.BACKLIGHT...................................37

_"BEACH............................................77

_"SNOW............................................77

[

SPORTS......................................... 77

_.SPOTLIGHT.....................................77

A s[eepieg @Hd

_.NightShot plus ................................37

_.COLORSLOW SHTR....................... 78

E_zj(_y#_gw#h your c_mcerder

Whatyoucan 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.

Playbackona DVDdeviceorDVDdrive[p.44)

You can play back recorded and finalized _* discs on a home DVD 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 Wahl 10 view.

PlaybackonwidescreenTVandhometheater(p.42)

hnages recorded in widescrecn lormat can be played back on a wide TV with completc panoramic ellect. Discs are also

recoMed with 5.I ch surruund sound to pruvidc full sound on a home theater.

0 Notes

- Some models may not support wide screen and 5.1 ch surround recording,

** Finalizing: a process to make it possible to play back recorded DVD on other DVD devices (p.44).

Choosinga disc

Your camcorder is compatible with 8cm DVD-RW. DVD+RW. DVD-R and DVD+R DL. It does not support 12cm discs.

Recordingtime

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) 3M (LP) (long play)

"_° Tips

• Figuressuch _Ls9M m_d6M in the rubleshow the avcragebit rate. Mstands lor Mbps.

• IIyou use _,double-sidcd disc_you can record on both sides of the disc (p.lO0).

Yourcamcorder uses the VBR (ViiriableBit Rate) Ibrn_atto automatically adjust imagequality to suit the rccordingscene. This technologycauses fluctuations in the recordingtime of a disc. Movies containing quicklymoving and complex images armrccordcxlatahigher bitrate, and thisreduces the overallrecording

lilne.

Recordingformat for DVD-RW

When you use a DVD-RW. _ou can choose the recording format from VIDE(-) mode orVR mode. ht this manual. VIDEO mode is indicated as and VR mode as .

A recording format that is compatible with most DVD devices, especially after

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 that support VR mode.

VIDEO mode and VR mode (_ Glossary (p,118)

Discformat features

Figures in parentheses ( ) indicate page numbers.

DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-R DVD+RDL

# • 0.1 *3 • •

.1 Reicr lo the inslmction manual of your DVD device 1o see whether it supporls file VR mode of DVD-RW. *2Formalting 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).

.3 Finalizing is required to play the disc in a DVD drive on a compuler. A DVD+RW thai is nol finalized may

cause lhe computer IOmall/lnclion.

Usingyourcamcorder

OPreparing

(See page 21 to 30.)

* Select the rccording timnal and formal tile disc on your camcorder (p.28).

"_° Tips

• You c.n select tht" disc h'om [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p.58).

Select tile disc that best suits your needs.

corder?

_mYOU want to delete or edit images on

your

@Recording, playback, editing _1

,gon your camc0rder

Continued on the next page

@Viewing on another DVD device

(See pages 44, 57.)

To ,,iew a disc recorded on your camcerder ()it ether DVD devices, you need to finalize

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 cannot be

Like commercially sold DVD. this disc can be

played back in most DVD devices al_er finalizing.

added even if there is fi'ee space left.

Unfinalizing allows you to add recordings (p.60).

Fhe disc can be played back in a device colnl)atible with

the DVD-RW VR mode.

The disc can be played back widmut finalizing. But finalizing is required in some cases,

For details, s_ page 44.

Playback con/patibility wit h any DVD device isnot guaranteed. Rel_r tothe instruction manua

I Playbackcompatibility

supplied with your DVD device or consuh your dealer.

Recordings can be added without unlinalizing.

"_HOME" and"°_:=OPTION"

- Taking advantage of two types of menus

[_(HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 19)

eE_TOII

,LA,_Eo,,IJ "R'_'

1_1621

category

FINALIZE_ 44 DISCSELECT GUIDE 58

(_ FORMAT_ 59

FORMAT* 60

UNFINALIZE 60 DISC INFO 57

(SETTINGS}category

To customize your camcerder (p. 62).

* You can also set the_ items during Easy

Handycam operation (p. 3 ] ). For items a 'ailable in lhe _(SETTINGS) caleg_ J3_ s_

page 63.

1Turn the POWER switch to turn

on your camcorder.

4 Touch the item you want to use.

Example: [EDITI

5 Continue operation by following

the guidance on the screen.

2 Press _ (HOME) [] (or []).

(HOME) []

_1_(HOME) []

3 Touch the category you want to

use.

Example: _ (OTHERS) category

To hide the HONE MENU screen

Touch [_.

When you want to know something about the function of each item on the

HONE MENU- HELP

0 Press _ (HOME).

The HOME MENU appe:]rs.

@ Touch ITI(HELP).

The bottom of tile [] (HELP) button turns orange.

Continued._ 19

°°@HOME _ a_d _QsO?T_ON"(8o_ti_ed)

(_) Touch the item you want to know the

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. You will find it easy to make various settings. See page 73 fur

further details.

?._ (OPTION )

Step1: Checkingsupplieditems

Make sure that you have tile folk)wing items supplied with yuur camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied.

AC Adaptor (1) (p. 22)

Power cord (1) (p. 22)

AN connecting cable (1) (p. 42, 54)

USB cable (1) (p. 55)

Wireless Remote Commander (DCR-

DVD308/DVD708) (1) (p. 114)

Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1)

(p. 22)

CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 80)

Operating Guide (This manual) (1)

A buu(m-type lithium battery is aheady installed,

Step2: Chargingthe battery pack

POWER switch

Battery

AC Adaptor

You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) (p. 103) after

attaching it to your camcorder.

Notes

• You can use only "[n/oLITHIUM" battery pack H series.

/ Turn the POWER switch in the

direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG) (The default setting).

Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow

until it clicks.

Jack cover-

3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the

DC IN jack of your camcorder.

Open tile jack cmer, andconnect tile

DC plug of the AC Adaptor. Match tile • mark on tile DC plug with

tile • mark on your camcorder.

IC IN jack

I jt_ CHGI (charge)

Power cord

Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor and the wail outlet.

Tile CH(-; (charge) lmnp lights up and charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when tile battery is fully charged.

Disconnect the AC Adaptor from

the DC IN jack on your camcorder.

Notes

• Disconnecl tile AC Adaptor trom the DC IN

jack holding both the camcorder mM the DC plug.

To remove the battery pack

Turn tile POWER switch to OFF(CH(;). Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and

remove the battery pack.

_lamp

To the wall outlet

BATT (battery) (_) release lever

Notes

• When you renlove the baltcry pack or llle AC

Adaptor, make sure lhat the _ (Movie) lamp/

_1_ (Still) lamp (p. 25) is mined oll_

When storing the battery pack

Fully discl'large the battery before stering it for an extended period.

Touseanoutsidepowersource

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

(BatteryInfo)

Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHC), then press DISP/BATT INFO.

Remaining battery (approx.)

, m

Recording capacity (approx.)

Charging time g Approximate time (rain.) required when

you fidly charge a fully discharged battery pack. =-

NP-FH40 125 {supplied)

NP-FH50 135 NP-FH70 170

NP-FH 100 390

Recordingtime

Approximate time (rain.) available when you use a fully char_ed baltery pack.

DCR-DVDIO8/DVD608

t,m0

DISP/ 1

BAITINFO

After a while, the approximate recerdable time and battery itfformatien appear for

about 7 seconds. You can view the battery inlkwmation for up to 20 seconds by pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the

information is displayed.

NP-FH40 95 45 (supplied) 100 50

NP-FH50 110 50

120 55

NP-FH70 235 110

255 120

NP-FH 100 545 260

59O 285

Continued._ 23

Step 2: gharg)_) the battery pack (go_ti_ed}

DCR-DVD308/DVD708

NP-FH40 85 40 tsupplied) 95 45

95 45

NP-FH50 I00 50

I 10 50 I 10 50

NP-FH7() 215 105

235 II0 235 II0

NP-FH 100 495 235

545 260 545 260

* Typical rccording tinle shows the tinle when

you repeal recording start/stop, turning tile powcr on/off and zoonlillg,

Notes

• All times measured with recording mode [SP] under the lollowing condilions: Top: When tile LCD backlight turns on. Middle: When tile LCD backlighl turns off (DCR-DVD308/DVD708). BOIIOU/:Recording tinle when recording with the viewfinder while the LCD panel is closed.

Playingtime

Approximate time (rain.) av:dlable when you use a fully charged battery pack.

DCR-DVD108/DVD608

NP-FH40 120 135 tsupplied)

NP-FH50 140 155 NP-FH70 300 330

NP-FH 100 695 760

DCR-DVD308/DVD708

NP-FH40 II0 125 (supplied)

NP-FH50 130 145 NP-FH70 280 315

NP-FH 100 635 725

* When the LCD backlight is on.

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. 25).

• The CT[G (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or Battery Inlo (p. 23) will not be convctly displayed under lhe lbllowing

condilkms:

The balicl3 _ pack is nol altached corrcctly.

Tile baltel 3, pack is damaged. The battel3' pack is worn-out (For Baltery Inlo only).

• The power will not be supplied hom the batter as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when lhe power cord is disconnected flom lhe wall oullel.

• Whcn attaching all optional video lighl, il is reconmlended that you use all NP-FH70/NP- FHI00 balteJ3' pack (DCR-DVD308/DVD708).

• We do not reconmlend using an NP-FH30, which only allows sholl lvcording and playback

linles, wilh your calllcorder,

On the charging/recording/playback time

• Times Illeilsurcd whell using the Cillllcorder _11

25 °C (77 °F) (10 °C to 30 °C 150 °F to 86 °F) is reconmlended).

• The recording and playback time will be shorter

when you use your camcol_Jer ill low

lemperatures.

• The recording and playback lime will be shorter depending on the condilions under which you

use your camcorder.

On the AC Adaptor

• Use the nearby wall oullet when using tile AC Adaplor. Disconnect tile AC Adaplor lionl the

wall outlet imnmdiately if any malflmction

occurs while using your catllcorder,

• Do nol use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and lhrnimre.

• Do not shorl-circuit tile DC I?lug of tile AC Adaptor or baltery lerminal wilh any mclallic

ot_iects. This may cause a malfunction.

• Even if your camcorder is lurned oil AC power (house current) is still supplied to it wlfile connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor.

Step3: Turningthe

poweron,andsetting

the dateandtime

Set the date and time when using this camcorder %r the first time. If you do not set the date attd time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every tittle you tllrll on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position.

POWER switch

1While 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

Tile [CLOCK SET] screen appears.

2 Select the desired geographical

area with JJr, then touch [NEXT].

3 Set [DST SET] or

[SUMMERTIME], then touch [NEXT].

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camcorder without any operation attempted for

4Set [Y] (year) with A/V.

5 Select [M] with </b, then set the

month with A/V.

approximately 5 minutes, to save batte_ power ([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).

• Refer lo page 99 for information concerning

"World lime difference."

• It the buttons on tile touch panel do not work correctly, adjust the LCD screen ([CALIBRATION], p. 105).

6 Set [D] (day), hour and minute in

the same way, then touch [NEXT].

/ Make sure that the clock is

correctly set, then touch tuft.

The clock starts. You can set any year up to tile year

2037.

Toturn off the power

Turntile POWER switch IoOFF (CH(-;).

T0 resetthe date andtime

Select _- (HOME) -+ _(SETTINGS)

[CLOCK/_LAN(;] _ [CLOCK SET],

and set tiledate and time.

0 Notes

• It you do not use your camcorder tin" about 3

months,lfte buill-in rechargeable battcly gets

discharged and tile dale and time setlings [nay be clearcd trom tile tlletlloly. In that case. charge tile rechargeable battely and then scl tile date and time again/P. 107).

• It takes a ti:w seconds tk)r your camcorder lo be

ready to shoot after lhe power is turned on. You cannot operate your camcorder during this time.

• In file _tling al file lime (if purchase, lhe power

lurns off automatically if you leave your

You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language.

Touch _ (HOME) _-

(SETTINGS)-+[CLOCK/

_ LANG]-+[ _LANGUAGE SET], then

select tile desired language.

Step4: Preparingfor recording

BATT INFO for a few seconds until :U'd_F

disappears.

Slide the LENS (;OVER swgch 1o OPEN.

Afler recording, set the LENS COVER switch to (;LOSE to close the lens cover.

Open Ihe LCD panel 90 degrees to tile camcorder/@), then rotate it to tile best

angle to record or play (@).

@90 degrees to the

@90 degrees camcorder

O Notes

• Do not press the buttons on the LCD tiame

when you open or adjust lhe LCD panel.

"_° Tips

• It you open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcoMer, then rotate it 18(1degrees to tile lens side. you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen t_tcing out. This is convenient during '_=

playback operalions.

• On the HOME MENU. touch _ (SETTINGS)

-_- [SOUND/DISP SET] _ [LCD BRIGHT] =-

(p. 69) to adjust the brighmess ot the LCD

sorer311.

• The inlbrmalion is displayed or hidden (display ._+ no display) each time you press DISP

BATT/INFO.

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

@180 degrees (max.)

Toturn off the LCDbacklightto make the batterylast longer (DCR-DVD308/DVD708)

Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until }C-_o_vappears.

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 hokl DISP/

Viewfinder lens adjustment lever

Move it until the image becomes

clear.

"_° Tips

• You cm_ adjust lhe brightness of lhe viewtindcr backligla by selecling _/SETTINGS) ----+

[SOUND/DISP SETI _ [VF B.LIGHTI on the HOME MENU (p. 69).

Step5: Insertinga discora "Memory Stick DUO"

O Notes

• Remove dust or tingerprints from tile disc beforehand, using a soil cloth (p. 101),

1Check that the power of your

camcorder is on.

Turn the disc cover OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow

(OPEN _).

[PREPARING TO ()PEN] appears on

the LCD screen. The disc cover slightly opens

automatically.

Disc cover OPEN switch

OPEN _ ACCESS

Pickup lens _,,,

Set lhe disc wilh the label side lacing out when using a single-skied disc,

Close the disc cover.

[DISC ACCESS] appears on the LCD

screeo.

It may take some time for the camcorder

to recognize the disc.

• DVD-RW/DVD+RW

A screen 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.

• DVD-R/DVD+R DL

You c:m start recording immediately afler [DIS(! ACCESS] disappears from

the LCD screen. You do not need to proceed to steps after step 5.

ACCESS lamp

opens slightly, open (Disc) it further.

Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder, then press the center of the disc until it

clicks.

Touch the option that is right for you on the screen.

• DVD-RW

Select the recording fora'mt, [VIDEO] or [VR] (p. 14), then touch IOK].

• DVD+RW

Select tile aspect ratio of tile movie, [16:9 WlDEI or [4:31, then louch lug].

6 Touch [YES].

7 Touch _ when [Completed.] is

displayed.

When tile form:lltin_ is completed, you can start recording on the disc.

"_° Tips

• When you use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is set, the recording format is fixed to VIDEO

mode.

Toremovethedisc

@ Perform steps 1 and 2 to open the disc

cover.

@ 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 lnay cause your calllcorder 1o

malfimclion,

• Do not touch the disc with the recording side or pickup lens (p. 106). When using a double-sided disc, take care not to smudge the surlitce with fingerprints.

• If you close the disc cover with the disc set

incorreclly, it may cause your C_lt/lcorder to malflmction,

• Do not disconnect the power sources during l_)rmatting.

• Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder:

while the ACCESS lamp is on while the ACCESS lamp is flashing while [DISC ACCESSI or [PREPARING TO

OPENI is displayed on the LCD screen

• It Inay take some time to remove the disc depending on lhe disc condilion or recorded

inaterials.

• It may take up to 10 minutes to remove a disc if

it is damaged or is dirty with fingerprinls, etc. In

that case, the disc mighl be damaged.

"_° Tips

• You can relllOVe the disc whell _1 power SOUlCe

is COllll_=cled to your Calllcorder ex,,el/whell youl-

camcorder is turned oil. However, the disc recognition process (slep 4) does not slart.

• To delete all ol tile previously recorded ilnages

fronl a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, lhen 1o use il

again to record new ilnages, _e "Deleting all scenes on the disc/Formatting)" on page 59.

• You can check the righl disc using [DISC

SELECT GUIDEI on the HOME MENU (page

58).

€_ Notes

• Be carefill not to obstluct lhe operation with

your hand or other ohjects, etc., when opening or ch)sing lhe disc covcr. Mo_e tile belt to the

boltonl of Ihe camcorder, then ()])ell or C]ose lhe

disc covm'.

You can use only a "Memory Slick Duo" marked wilh MEMORYSTICKDUO or

MEMORY5TICK PROnun (p. 101).

"_i° Tips

• The numher of rccordahle images xary. depending on the image quMity or file image

size. For details, _e page 66.

1 Open the LCD panel.

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Step 5: _sertic_ a disc mra °°MemoryStick g_c"/gc_ticce_}

2 Insert the "Memory Stick Duo"

into the "Memory Stick Duo" slot

in the right direction until it clicks.

Access lamp

("Memory Stick Duo")

Toeject a "Memory StickDuo"

Lightly push tile "Memory Stick Duo" in once and then slide it out of the slot.

Notes

• Do not try to ]orce lhe "Me[no W Stick Duo" out.

Doing so may rcsull in damage.

• When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your ctmlcorder is reading/writing datz_.Do nol shake or knock your camcorder, turn tile power oil qiect tile "Memory Stick Duo." or rclllOVe tile baltel3' pack. Othm:wise. image dala may be damaged.

• If you insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the slol in the wrong direction, lhe "Memory Stick Duo." tile "Me[no W Stick Duo" slol. or image dala may be damaged.

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