2-319-640-11(1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-DVD408/DVD508/ DVD808/DVD908 Enjoying with your camcorder 12 Getting Started 21 Recording/Playback 31 US Editing 50 Utilizing recording media 59 Customizing your camcorder 64 Using a Computer 83 Troubleshooting 88 Additional 101 Information Quick 114 Reference Spanish Quick Guide/ 125 Guia rapida en espanol Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Suppor
WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them. Cleaning Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Continued) Lightning Safety Check For added protection for this set during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power-line surges.
Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. 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 U.S.A.
Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued) Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD508 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.
Types of “Memory Stick” you can use in your camcorder You can use “Memory Stick Duo” marked with or (p. 104). Viewfinder LCD screen “Memory Stick Duo” (This size can be used with your camcorder.) Battery “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 “Memory Stick PRO” compatible equipment.
Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued) viewfinder. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. operating procedures. Change the screen language before using your camcorder if necessary (p. 26). About this manual 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.
Table of Contents Read this before operating your camcorder .................................... 5 Subject examples and solutions 11 Enjoying with your camcorder What you can do with your camcorder .................................. 12 Choosing a disc .......................... 14 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects ......................................... 38 Recording in mirror mode .............
Table of Contents (Continued) Customizing your camcorder Using a Computer What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU ............................ 64 What you can do with Windows computer .................................... 83 Installing the “First Step Guide” and software ..................................... 85 Viewing “First Step Guide” .................................................... 87 Using a Macintosh computer ....................................................
Subject examples and solutions Shooting Checking your golf swing B SMTH SLW REC............................. 39 Capturing still images during movie recording B Dual Rec......................................... 37 Flowers in close-up B PORTRAIT ...................................... 80 B FOCUS............................................ 78 B TELE MACRO ................................. 78 Focusing on the dog on the left side of the screen B FOCUS............................................
Enjoying with your camcorder What you can do with your camcorder Your camcorder records image data on 8cm DVD*. It is more convenient than video tape and far more versatile. Taking beautiful shots easily No rewinding to start recording (p.31, 34) Recorded images are stored in empty areas on the disc so there is no risk that valuable recordings are accidentally overwritten. Since no rewinding is necessary prior to recording, you can start shooting any time you desire.
A recorded disc can be played back on a variety of devices Playback on a DVD device or DVD drive (p.46) 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.36, 44) 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.
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.
Disc format features Figures in parentheses ( ) indicate page numbers.
Using your camcorder 1Preparing (See page 21 to 30.) Select the disc that best suits your needs. Do you want to delete or edit images on your camcorder? Yes No Do you want to delete images and reuse the disc? Yes No For long recording * Select the recording format and format the disc on your camcorder (p.28). z Tips • You can select the disc from [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p.60). 2Recording, playback, editing (See pages 31, 32, 41, and 52.
4Viewing on another DVD device (See pages 46, 59.) Finalize DVD device / DVD recorder DVD drive b Notes • The less the recording volume of the disc is, the more it takes time to finalize the disc. Enjoying with your camcorder To view a disc recorded on your camcorder on other DVD devices, you need to finalize it first. The features of a finalized disc depend on disc type. Finalize Finalize Like commercially sold DVD, this disc can be played back in most DVD devices after finalizing.
“ 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.
Using the HOME MENU 1 Turn the POWER switch to turn 4 Touch the item you want to use. Example: [EDIT] on your camcorder. the guidance on the screen. 2 Press Enjoying with your camcorder 5 Continue operation by following To hide the HOME MENU screen (HOME) A (or B). Touch . When you want to know something about the function of each item on the HOME MENU - HELP (HOME) B 1 Press (HOME). The HOME MENU appears. (HOME) A 2 Touch 3 Touch the category you want to (HELP).
“ 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 76 for further details.
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. CD-ROM “Handycam Application Software” (1) (p. 83) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) AC Adaptor (1) (p. 22) Getting Started Power cord (1) (p. 22) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 44, 56) USB cable (1) (p. 57) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 117) A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
Step 2: Charging the battery pack POWER switch 2 1 DC IN jack Battery 3 4 CHG (charge) lamp Power cord DC plug Jack cover AC Adaptor You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) (p. 106) after attaching it to your camcorder. 4 To the wall outlet 4 Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. b Notes • You can use only "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack H series. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts.
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. pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the information is displayed. Remaining battery (approx.) BATT (battery) release button Charging time b Notes • When you remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor, make sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 25) is turned off. Approximate time (min.
Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) DCR-DVD508/DVD908 Battery pack NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 DCR-DVD508/DVD908 Continuous recording time Typical recording time* LCD panel closed 110 120 145 160 35 NP-FH60 (supplied) 70 35 NP-FH70 235 255 90 45 NP-FH100 545 590 90 45 90 45 140 70 150 75 30 70 150 75 335 165 345 170 345 170 b Notes • All times measured with recording mode [SP] under the following conditions: Top: When the LCD backlight tu
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 Getting Started wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. • Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects.
Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time (Continued) • The lens cover opens automatically when the 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. 75). 4 Set [Y] (year) with v/V.
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). 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 DISP/BATT INFO 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.
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. 14). b Notes • Remove dust or fingerprints from the disc beforehand, using a soft cloth (p.104). 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.
x DVD+RW Select the aspect ratio of the movie, . [16:9 WIDE] or [4:3], then touch 6 Touch [YES]. 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. 31) 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.
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.
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. A I E F C If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), turn it while pressing the green button. B Recording/Playback D H R Movies Still Images 1 Turn the POWER switch A until the (Movie) lamp turns on. 2 Press EASY B.
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 Disc type Previous 6 images Appears with the image on each of the tab that was lastly played back/recorded (B for the still image).
Still images: Touch , then touch the still image you want to view. Return (to the VISUAL INDEX screen) Slide show button (page 43) Go to the VISUAL INDEX screen Previous/Next * [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 71). • The screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen when the movies from the one you selected through the one at the end of the list are all played back. • You can slow down the playback speed by touching during pause.
Recording (HOME) E (HOME) D PHOTO F START/STOP C POWER switch B START/STOP A Adjusting the grip belt Adjust and fasten the grip belt as illustrated, and hold your camcorder properly. 34 b Notes • If the access lamps (page 28, 30) is on after recording is finished, it means data is still being written onto the disc or “Memory Stick Duo.” Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the battery or AC Adaptor.
Movies Still Images Movies are recorded on the disc. For recordable time, see page 14. Still images are recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo.” For the number of recordable still images, see page 68. 1 Turn the POWER 1 Turn the POWER switch B until the (Movie) lamp turns on. [STBY]t[REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Recording/Playback 2 Press START/STOP A (or C). switch B until the (Still) lamp turns on. 2 Press PHOTO F.
Recording (Continued) Zooming You can magnify images up to 10 times the original size with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons below the LCD screen. You can magnify images with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons. z Tips • Using [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 66) let you zoom in further than 10×. Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) Sound picked up by the built-in microphone is converted to 5.1ch surround sound and recorded.
Press (flash) repeatedly to select an appropriate setting. No indication (Auto flash): Automatically flashes when there is insufficient ambient light. r (Forced flash): Always uses the flash regardless of the surrounding brightness. r (No flash): Records without flash. 1 Set the POWER switch to (Movie), and press START/STOP to start movie recording. 2 Press PHOTO fully. After you start recording, and before you finish, you can capture up to 3 frames of still images from your movie.
Recording (Continued) Recording in dark places (NightShot) Recording in mirror mode Infrared port Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON. ( appears.) b Notes • The NightShot and Super NightShot functions use infrared light. Therefore, do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects, and remove the conversion lens (optional). • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 78) when it is hard to focus automatically. • Do not use the NightShot and Super NightShot functions in bright places.
• When you view the movie on a TV, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your TV (16:9/4:3) (p. 44). • When viewing 16:9 (wide) pictures with [TV TYPE] set to [4:3], pictures may appear rough depending on subjects. 2 Press (HOME) A (or B) to display the HOME MENU. 3 Touch (CAMERA). 4 Touch [SMTH SLW REC]. To select the aspect ratio of the still images b Notes • The size of still images is [ 3.0M] (16:9 wide) or [4.0M] (4:3) at the maximum (DCRDVD408/DVD808). • The size of still images is [ 4.
Recording (Continued) b Notes • Sounds are not recorded during the about 3 second-movie shooting. • Image quality of [SMTH SLW REC] is not as good as that of normal recording.
Playback Zoom lever F POWER switch A (HOME) E Recording/Playback (HOME) D (VIEW IMAGES) C (VIEW IMAGES) B Turn the POWER switch A to turn on your camcorder. Press (VIEW IMAGES) B (or C). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. (It may take some time to display the VISUAL INDEX screen.) Returns to the recording screen Previous 6 images Next 6 images Disc type Appears with the image on each of the tab that was lastly played back/recorded (B for the still image).
Start playing back Movies Touch tab and the movie to be played back. The VISUAL INDEX screen reappears when playback from the selected movie until the last movie is completed. Return (to the VISUAL INDEX screen) Toggles Play or Pause as you touch Beginning of the scene/ previous scene Next scene Stop (go to the VISUAL INDEX screen) (OPTION) Reverse/ Forward Still Images Touch tab and the still image to be played back.
Using PB zoom You can magnify still images from about 1.1 to 5 times the original size. Magnification can be adjusted with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on the LCD frame. Touch on the still image playback screen. The slide show begins from the selected image. Touch to stop the slide show. To restart, touch again. 2 Magnify the still image with T (Telephoto). The screen is framed. b Notes 3 Touch the screen at the point you want to display in the center of the displayed frame.
Playing the picture on a TV Connect your camcorder to the input jack of TV or VCR using A/V connecting cable 1 or A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO 2. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p.22). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
picture’s aspect ratio switches between 16:9 (wide) and 4:3, the image may jitter. • When you play back a picture recorded in 16:9 (wide) aspect ratio on a 4:3 TV not compatible with the 16:9 (wide) signal, set [TV TYPE] to [4:3]. Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR.
Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing) Finalizing makes the recorded disc compatible for playback with other devices and DVD drives of computers. Before finalizing, you can select the style of the DVD menu which displays the image list (p. 49). Whether finalizing is required depends on the type of disc. DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+R DL require finalizing.
To add recordings to a finalized disc (p.62) Recordings cannot be added. Make a new recording Unfinalize the disc. Recordings can be added as usual. b Notes • Even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you cannot record additional movies onto the disc after finalizing the disc during Easy Handycam operation. To do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 33). Recording/Playback When the DVD menu has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you to confirm that you wish to add a recording.
Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing) (Continued) Finalizing a disc b Notes • It takes from a minute to a maximum of several hours to finalize a disc. The shorter the amount of material recorded on the disc, the longer it takes for finalizing. • Use the AC Adaptor as the power source to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during finalizing. • When you finalize a double-sided disc, you must finalize each side of the disc individually.
To select a DVD menu style DVD +RW 1 In step 4, touch [DVD MENU]. (OPTION) t 2 Select the desired style from 4 types of pattern with [T]/[t]. 3 Touch . b Notes Recording/Playback Select [NO MENU] if you do not create a DVD menu. • The DVD menu style is fixed to [STYLE1] during the Easy Handycam operation.
Editing (OTHERS) category This category enables you to edit or print images on a disc or "Memory Stick Duo," or copy them onto your computer for viewing, editing or creating an original DVD. Deleting images You can delete the images recorded on a disc or a “Memory Stick Duo” using your camcorder. Insert a recorded disc or “Memory Stick Duo” into your camcorder. b Notes • You cannot retrieve the deleted images. • You cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation.
Touch screen. 5 Touch to return to the previous t [YES] t . To delete all movies on the disc at one time In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t . 1 Touch (OTHERS) of the (HOME) menu t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ DELETE]. 4 Touch the still image that you want to delete. Editing To delete the most recently recorded movie Deleting the still images in the “Memory Stick Duo” DVD +RW In step 3, touch [ LAST SCENE DEL] t t [YES] t .
Deleting images (Continued) Dividing the image – write-protection is set to the still images by the other device. b Notes z Tips • To delete all images recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo,” format the “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 62). • You cannot divide movies during Easy Handycam operation. Cancel the Easy Handycam operation first. 1 Touch (OTHERS) of the (HOME) menu t [EDIT]. 2 Touch [DIVIDE]. 3 Touch the movie that you want to divide. The selected movie starts playing.
Creating the Playlist b Notes • Movies cannot be restored once they are divided. • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while editing images. It may damage the disc. • Even if the divided movie is included in the Playlist, the movie is not divided in the Playlist. • A slight difference may occur from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments.
Creating the Playlist (Continued) To add all the movies on the disc in the Playlist In step 2, touch [ ADD ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t . b Notes 2 Touch [ERASE]. To erase all images at a time, touch [ERASE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t . 3 Touch the image that you want to erase from the Playlist. • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while editing the Playlist. It may damage the disc. z Tips • You can add a maximum of 999 movies to the Playlist.
5 Select the destination with [T]/[t]. z Tips • The original movies are not changed even if you divide the movie in the Playlist. Destination bar Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image. 6 Touch t [YES] t . z Tips Dividing a movie within the Playlist Editing • When you select multiple images, the images are moved following the order appeared in the Playlist. 1 Touch (OTHERS) of the (HOME) menu t [PLAYLIST EDIT]. 2 Touch [DIVIDE]. 3 Select the movie that you want to divide.
Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders You can dub images played back on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Connect the device in either of the following ways. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 22). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. b Notes • Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate.
Printing recorded images (PictBridge 1 Insert the recorded disc into your camcorder. compliant printer) You can print out still images using a PictBridge compliant printer, without connecting the camcorder to a computer. 2 Turn on your camcorder, and press (VIEW IMAGES). Set [TV TYPE] according to the display device (p. 44). 3 Insert the recording media in the recording device.
Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) (Continued) b Notes Printing 1 Touch the still image to be printed. The selected image is marked with . Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch screen. to return to the previous 2 Touch (OPTION), set the following options, then touch . [COPIES]: Set number of copies of a still image to be printed. You can set up to 20 copies. [DATE/TIME]: Select [DATE], [DAY&TIME], or [OFF] (no date/time printed).
Utilizing recording media (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) category This category enables you to use a disc or a “Memory Stick Duo” for various purposes. Playing a disc on other devices Playing a disc on other devices Finalizing a disc (p. 46) let you view movies recorded by your camcorder on other DVD devices. However, we do not guarantee proper playback on all devices. DVD+RW do not require finalization to be played back on other devices.
Playing a disc on other devices (continued) Finding the right disc (DISC SELECT GUIDE) • Movies stored on a disc cannot be copied directly onto a computer to be played back or edited. Select the option that is right for you on the screen, then you will be informed of the appropriate disc for your purposes. z Tips • For details on operations and procedures, see the “First Step Guide” on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 83). 1 Touch (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) of the (HOME).
Deleting all scenes on the disc (Formatting) Formatting the disc Formatting makes the recorded disc new and reusable by deleting all the data recorded on the disc. The recording capacity of the disc is recovered by formatting it. A DVD-R/DVD+R DL cannot be formatted. Replace it with a new disc. If you format a finalized disc * To create the DVD menu on a DVD+RW, finalize the disc again (p. 46). 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall outlet.
Deleting all scenes on the disc (Formatting) (continued) Recording additional scenes after finalizing Formatting the “Memory Stick Duo” Formatting deletes all images on a “Memory Stick Duo.” 1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" that you want to format into your camcorder. 3 Touch (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) of the (HOME) t [ FORMAT] You can record additional movies on the finalized DVD-RWs/DVD+RWs after the following steps, if the disc has free space.
1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall outlet. • You cannot record additional material on the disc during the Easy Handycam operation. Cancel the Easy Handycam operation. 2 Turn the POWER switch to turn on the (Movie) lamp. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder. A confirmation screen appears to prompt you to confirm that you wish to record additional scenes. Utilizing recording media 4 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 5 When [Completed.
Customizing your camcorder What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU You can change the recording functions and the operating settings for your convenience. Using the HOME MENU 3 Touch the desired setup item. If the item is not on the screen, touch v/ V to change the page. 1 Turn on your camcorder, then press (HOME). (HOME) 4 Touch the desired item. If the item is not on the screen, touch v/ V to change the page. (HOME) (SETTINGS) category 5 Change the setting, then touch .
List of the (SETTINGS) category items MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 66) VIEW IMAGES SET (p. 71) Items Page DATA CODE 71 DISPLAY 71 Items Page REC MODE 66 NIGHTSHOT LIGHT 66 Items Page DIGITAL ZOOM 66 VOLUME*2 72 STEADYSHOT 67 BEEP*2 72 AUTO SLW SHUTTR 67 LCD BRIGHT 72 GUIDEFRAME 67 LCD BL LEVEL 72 ZEBRA 67 LCD COLOR 73 67 VF B.LIGHT 73 REMAINING SUB-T DATE 67 FLASH LEVEL 67 REDEYE REDUC 68 Items Page IMAGE SIZE*2 68 QUALITY OUTPUT SETTINGS (p.
MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies) NIGHTSHOT LIGHT Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page. How to set (HOME MENU) t page 64 (OPTION MENU) t page 76 When using either the NightShot (p. 38) or [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] (p. 81) function to record, you can record clearer images by setting [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], which emits infrared light (invisible), to [ON] (the default setting). b Notes • Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects (p. 115).
STEADYSHOT You can compensate for camera shake (the default setting is [ON]). Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when using a tripod (optional), then the image becomes natural. AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto slow shutter) When this is set to [ON] (the default setting), the shutter speed is automatically reduced to 1/30 second when recording in dark conditions. GUIDEFRAME z Tips • Positioning the subject at the cross point of the guide frame makes a balanced composition.
MOVIE SETTINGS (continued) PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording still images) LOW ( ) Makes the flash level lower. REDEYE REDUC (Redeye reduction) You can set this function when you use the built-in flash, or an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. You can prevent redeye by activating the flash before recording. Set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], then press (flash) (p. 36) repeatedly to select a setting.
VGA (0.3M) ( ) 4.6M 2848 × 1602 Allows the maximum number of still images to be recorded. 512MB b Notes • When the picture ratio is changed to 16:9, the image size is changed to [ 3.0M] ( 3.0M ) (p. 39). • You can only select the image size for still images. Capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo” (MB) and the number of recordable images When the POWER switch is (Still) (DCR-DVD508/DVD908) 4.6M 2048 × 1602 3.1M 2048 × 1536 VGA (0.
PHOTO SETTINGS (Continued) 2.3M 2016 × 1134 1.7M 1512 × 1134 B SERIES 1.7M 512MB 410 1000 530 1300 1GB 840 2100 1050 2650 2GB 1700 4300 2200 5500 4GB 3400 8500 4400 10500 * The image size is fixed depending on the aspect ratio of the image recorded: DCR-DVD508/DVD908 –[ 4.6M] in the aspect ratio 16:9 – [3.4M] in the aspect ratio 4:3 DCR-DVD408/DVD808 –[ 2.3M] in the aspect ratio 16:9 – [1.
VIEW IMAGES SET (Items to customize the display) CAMERADATA Movie SP Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page. How to set Still image (HOME MENU) t page 64 (OPTION MENU) t page 76 The default settings are marked with B. DATA CODE B OFF Data code is not displayed. DATE/TIME Displays the date and time. CAMERADATA (below) Displays camera setting data.
VIEW IMAGES SET (continued) SOUND/DISP SET (Items to adjust beep and the screen) 12IMAGES Displays thumbnails of 12 images. * You can operate with the zoom buttons on the LCD frame or on the Remote Commander Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page. How to set (HOME MENU) t page 64 (OPTION MENU) t page 76 The default settings are marked with B. VOLUME Touch (p. 42).
B NORMAL z Tips Standard brightness. • This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. • If you open the LCD panel 180 degrees to face the screen outside and close the LCD panel to the camcorder body, the setting becomes [NORMAL] automatically.
OUTPUT SETTINGS CLOCK/ LANG (Items for when connecting other devices) (Items to set clock and language) Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page. Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page. How to set How to set (HOME MENU) t page 64 (OPTION MENU) t page 76 The default settings are marked with B. TV TYPE See page 44. DISP OUTPUT B LCD PANEL Shows displays such as the time code on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder.
GENERAL SET (Other setup items) A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off) B 5min Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page. The camcorder is automatically turned off when you do not operate your camcorder for more than approximately 5 minutes. NEVER The camcorder is not automatically turned off. How to set (HOME MENU) t page 64 (OPTION MENU) t page 76 The default settings are marked with B. DEMO MODE b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to a wall outlet, [A.
Activating functions using the The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you right-click the mouse on a computer. Various functions are displayed in the context of the operation. Using the OPTION MENU (OPTION) on the screen. (OPTION) 1 3 1 Tab 2 Touch the desired item. If you cannot find the desired item, touch another tab to change the page. 3 Change the setting, then touch . 76 When the item you want is not on the screen Touch another tab.
Recording items on the OPTION MENU See page 76 for setting operation. Items * Page Viewing items on the OPTION MENU See page 76 for setting operation. Items * Page tab tab FOCUS - 78 DELETE a 50 SPOT FOCUS - 78 DELETE ALL a 51 TELE MACRO - 78 EXPOSURE - 79 SPOT METER - 79 DIVIDE a 52 SCENE SELECTION - 79 ERASE a 54 WHITE BAL. - 80 ERASE ALL a 54 COLOR SLOW SHTR - 81 MOVE a 54 SUPER NIGHTSHOT - 81 tab -- (A tab depends on the situation) FADER - 81 D.
Functions set in the OPTION MENU Items you can set only on the OPTION MENU will be described below. How to set (HOME MENU) t page 64 (OPTION MENU) t page 76 The default settings are marked with B. FOCUS displayed correctly if you are using a conversion lens (optional).) – When the focus mode is switched from automatic to manual. – When you set focus manually SPOT FOCUS You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at a subject not located at the center of the screen.
b Notes • When recording a distant subject, focusing may be difficult and can take some time. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 78) when it is hard to focus automatically. EXPOSURE To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO] t [END] in step 1. b Notes • If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [MANUAL]. SCENE SELECTION You can fix the brightness of an image manually. Adjust [EXPOSURE] when the subject is too bright or too dark relative to the background.
Functions set in the OPTION MENU (Continued) Select this to take spectacular shots of fireworks. LANDSCAPE* ( ) WHITE BAL. (White balance) You can adjust the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment. Select to shoot distant subjects clearly. This setting also prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows that comes in between the camcorder and the subject.
• While is flashing quickly during [ONE PUSH] setting, continue to frame a white object until stops flashing. • flashes slowly if [ONE PUSH] could not be set. • When [ONE PUSH] was selected, if keeps flashing after touching , set [WHITE BAL. ] to [AUTO]. • If you set [WHITE BAL. ], [SCENE SELECTION] is automatically set to [AUTO].
Functions set in the OPTION MENU (Continued) D.EFFECT (Digital effect) When [OLD MOVIE] is selected, appears on the screen and you can record with an old movie-type atmosphere to your movies. To cancel [D.EFFECT], touch [OFF]. PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect) You can add special effects to an image during recording or playback. appears. B OFF Does not use [PICT.EFFECT] setting. SEPIA Images appear in sepia. B&W Images appear in black and white. PASTEL Images appear as a pale pastel drawing.
Using a Computer What you can do with Windows computer When you install the “Picture Motion Browser” on a Windows computer from the supplied CD-ROM, you can enjoy the following operations. z Tips • See page 87 when you use a Macintosh computer. About “First Step Guide” The “First Step Guide” is an instruction manual you can refer to on your computer.
What you can do with Windows computer (Continued) Hard disk: Disc volume required for installation: Approximately 600 MB (5 GB or more may be necessary when creating DVD videos.) Display: DirectX 7 or later-compatible video card, Minimum 1024 × 768 dots, High Color (16 bit color) Others: USB port (this must be provided as standard), Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.
Installing the “First Step Guide” and software You need to install the “First Step Guide” and software to your Windows computer before connecting your camcorder to the computer. The installation is required only for the first time. Contents to be installed and procedures may differ depending on your OS. z Tips 4 Click [FirstStepGuide]. 5 Select the desired language and the model name of your camcorder from the pull-down menu. • See page 87 when you use a Macintosh computer.
Installing the “First Step Guide” and software (Continued) 4 Check your area and country/ x Windows Media Format 9 Series Runtime (Windows 2000 only) region, then click [Next]. Software required to create a DVD The software is set up for your selected country/region. x Microsoft DirectX 9.0c 5 Read [License Agreement], select [I accept the terms of the license agreement] when you agree, then click [Next].
Viewing “First Step Guide” Using a Macintosh computer z Tips You can copy the still images from the “Memory Stick Duo” to the Macintosh. Install “First Step Guide” in the supplied CD-ROM. • See page 87 when you use a Macintosh computer. To view “First Step Guide” on your computer, Microsoft Internet Explorer Ver.6.0 or later is recommended. Double-click the shortcut of “First Step Guide” on the desktop. z Tips • The supplied software “Picture Motion Browser” does not operate on Mac OS.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/ Remote Commander 88 • Batteries/Power sources ................................ 89 • LCD screen/viewfinder ................................ 90 • Discs/“Memory Stick Duo” .......................... 90 • Recording ...................................
Even if you press EASY, menu settings do not switch to their defaults automatically. • Following menu settings remain as they were set even during Easy Handycam operation. – [FILE NO. ] – [VOLUME] – [TV TYPE] –[ DISPLAY] – [BEEP] – [SUB-T DATE] – [CLOCK SET] – [AREA SET] – [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] – [DEMO MODE] –[ LANGUAGE SET] Your camcorder vibrates. • Vibration occurs depending on the condition of the disc. This is not a malfunction. The supplied Remote Commander does not function.
Troubleshooting (Continued) The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. • Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 22). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time. • The temperature of the environment is too high or too low. This is not a malfunction. • The battery pack has not been charged enough.
Remaining disc space indicator is not displayed. • Set [ REMAINING] to [ON] to always display the remaining disc space indicator (p. 67). The indicators of the disc type and the recording format on the LCD screen are grayed out. • The disc may have been created other than your camcorder. You can play back with your camcorder, but you cannot record additional scenes. You cannot operate functions using the “Memory Stick Duo.
Troubleshooting (Continued) The ACCESS lamp lights up even when you stop recording. • Your camcorder is recording the scene you have just shot on the disc. The recording angle looks different. • The recording angle may look different depending on the mode of your camcorder. This is not a malfunction. The flash does not work.
Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on the screen. • The spots appear when you are recording with [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] or [COLOR SLOW SHTR]. This is not a malfunction. The color of the image is not correctly displayed. • Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF (p. 38). The screen image is bright, and the subject does not appear on the screen. • Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF (p. 38). The screen image is dark, and the subject does not appear on the screen.
Troubleshooting (Continued) No sound or only a quiet sound is heard when playing back a disc. Playback freezes for an instant between the scenes. • Turn up the volume (p. 42). • Sound is not output when the LCD screen is closed. Open the LCD screen. • When you record sound with [MICREF LEVEL] (p. 82) set to [LOW], the recorded sound may be difficult to hear. • In case of [SMTH SLW REC], you cannot record sounds during shooting (about 3 seconds).
A scene cannot be deleted. • Your disc may not be configured for deleting data (p. 15). • You cannot delete movie during the Easy Handycam operation. • A scene protected on another device cannot be deleted. Unable to copy the images from a disc to a “Memory Stick Duo.” • You cannot copy a movie from a disc to a “Memory Stick Duo” as a still image during playback on your camcorder. Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other devices You cannot hear the sound.
Troubleshooting (Continued) Functions that cannot be used simultaneously • The following list shows examples of unworkable combinations of functions and menu items.
Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the following. Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:04:00 E:20:ss / E:31:ss / E:61:ss / E:62:ss / E:91:ss / E:94:ss • A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred.
Warning indicators and messages (Continued) E (Battery level warning) Slow flashing • The battery pack is nearly used up. • Depending on the operating, environment, or battery conditions, E may flash, even if there are approximately 20 minutes remaining. (High temperature warning) Slow flashing • The temperature of your camcorder is getting higher. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. Fast flashing* • The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high.
Playback prohibited. • You are trying to play back an incompatible disc with your camcorder. • You are trying to play back an image recorded with a copyright protection signal. Z Need to unfinalize disc. • To record on the finalized DVD-RW (VIDEO mode), unfinalize it (p. 62). Disc error. Remove disc. • Your camcorder cannot recognize the disc, because the disc is incompatible or has scratches. Memory Stick folders are full. • You cannot create folders exceeding 999MSDCF.
Warning indicators and messages (Continued) Recovering data vibration. Avoid any • Your camcorder tries to recover data automatically if the data writing was not performed properly. Cannot recover data on disc. • Writing data to the disc has failed. Attempts were made to recover the data, but they were unsuccessful. Please wait. • This is displayed if the disc removal process takes time. Turn on the camcorder and leave it for about 10 minutes, preventing vibration.
Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b].
Using your camcorder abroad (Continued) Setting to the local time You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Set (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [AREA SET] and [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] on the HOME MENU (p. 25). World time difference Time-zone differences 102 Area setting Time-zone differences GMT Lisbon, London +11:00 Solomon Is.
Maintenance and precautions About the Disc symbol See page 14 for the details of discs which you can use with your camcorder. Notes on use • Hold the disc by its edge while supporting the center hole lightly. Do not touch the recording side (the opposite of the printed side when using a single-sided disc). Use of double-sided discs Double-sided discs allow you to record both sides of a disc.
Maintenance and precautions (Continued) Care and storage of the discs • Keep the disc clean, or the image quality of the audio and video output may deteriorate. • Clean the disc with a soft cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out. For dirt, clean the disc with a soft cloth slightly moistened in water, then remove the moisture with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use solvents such as benzine, cleaners intended for vinyl LPs or antistatic spray, as they may cause a malfunction to the disc.
• Data read/write speed may vary depending on the combination of the “Memory Stick” and “Memory Stick” compliant product you use. • Do not insert anything other than a “Memory Stick Duo” into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
Maintenance and precautions (Continued) • If you cannot use a “Memory Stick Duo” that has been used with another device, format it with your camcorder (p. 62). Note that formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick Duo.” • You may not be able to play back images with your camcorder: – When playing back image data modified on your computer. – When playing back image data recorded with other devices.
function. To store the battery pack, remove it from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool place. • To discharge the battery pack on your camcorder completely, touch (SETTINGS) t [GENERAL SET] t [A.SHUT OFF] t [NEVER] on the HOME MENU and leave your camcorder in recording standby until the power goes off (p. 75). About battery life • Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, it is probably time to replace it with a new one.
Maintenance and precautions (Continued) x If moisture condensation has occurred Leave your camcorder for about 1 hour without turning it on. x Note on moisture condensation Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place (or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder in a humid place as follows: • You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating device.
On the pickup lens • Do not touch the lens inside the disc cover. Keep the disc cover closed except when inserting and removing the disc, to keep dust out. • When your camcorder does not work because the pickup lens is dirty, clean it with a blower (not supplied). Do not touch the pickup lens directly during cleaning because this may cause the camcorder to malfunction. Pickup lens rechargeable battery will be fully discharged in about 3 months if you do not use your camcorder at all.
Specifications System Video compression format MPEG2/JPEG (Still images) Audio compression format Dolby Digital 2/5.1ch Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable discs 8 cm DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-R/ DVD+R DL Recording format Movie DVD-RW: DVD-VIDEO (VIDEO mode), DVD-Video Recording (VR mode) DVD+RW: DVD+RW Video DVD-R/DVD+R DL: DVD-VIDEO Still image Exif Ver.2.2*1 Recording time DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-R 9M (HQ): Approx. 20 min 6M (SP): Approx. 30 min 3M (LP): Approx.
40.4 - 404 mm (1 5/8 - 16 in.) (16:9) Color temperature [AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR] (3 200 K), [OUTDOOR] (5 800 K) Minimum illumination 1.5 lx (lux) (AUTO SLW SHUTTR ON, Shutter speed 1/30 second) 0 lx (lux) (during NightShot function) *1 “Exif” is a file format for still images, established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Files in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder’s setting information at the time of recording.
Specifications (Continued) Mass (approx.) DCR-DVD508/DVD908 510 g (1 lb 1 oz) main unit only 590 g (1 lb 4 oz) including the NPFH60 rechargeable battery pack and a disc DCR-DVD408/DVD808 490 g (1 lb 1 oz) main unit only 570 g (1 lb 4 oz) including the NPFH60 rechargeable battery pack and a disc Supplied accessories See page 21. AC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B Power requirements AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz Current consumption 0.35 - 0.18 A Power consumption 18 W Output voltage DC 8.
On trademarks Notes on the License • “Handycam” and ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER, COLORADO 80206.
Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. A Power zoom lever (36, 41) B PHOTO button (31,35) P C Eyecup D Viewfinder (27) E Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (27) F BATT (battery) release button (23) G POWER switch (25) H CHG (charge) lamp (22) I START/STOP button (31,35) J Battery pack (22) K (flash) button (36) L (Movie)/ (Still) mode lamps (25) M Grip belt (34) N Hooks for a shoulder belt Attach a shoulder belt (optional).
A Active Interface Shoe The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light, a flash, or a microphone. The accessory can be turned on or off as you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your accessory for details. C Disc cover OPEN switch (28) D Disc cover (28) E Internal microphone (36) An Active Interface Shoe compatible microphone (optional) will take precedence when connected.
Identifying parts and controls (Continued) A NIGHTSHOT switch (38) O EASY button (31) B Speaker Playback sounds come out from the speaker. For how to adjust the volume, see page 42. P A/V OUT jack (44,56) C LCD screen/touch panel (18, 27) D START/STOP button (31,35) E Zoom buttons (36, 43) F (HOME) button (19, 64) G RESET button Initializes all the settings, including the setting of the date and time. H Tripod receptacle Attach the tripod (optional: the length of the screw must be less than 5.
Remote Commander button or an item with b / B / v / V, then press ENTER to enter. b Notes • Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. Insulation sheet • Point the Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder (p. 115). • When no commands have been sent from the Remote Commander in a certain period, the orange frame disappears. When you press any of b / B / v / V, or ENTER again, the frame appears at the position where it was displayed last.
Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies Recording still images SP A Recording mode (HQ/SP/LP) (66) L Quality ([FINE] / [STD]) (70) B HOME button (19, 64) M Image size (68) C Remaining battery (approx.) (23) N Appears while a still image is being saved. D Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) E Counter (hour/minute/second) F Disc type (14) G Recording format (14) Appears for DVD-RW only.
Viewing movies Viewing still images SP A Recording mode (HQ/SP/LP) (66) L Image size (68) B Return button (32, 42) C Remaining battery (approx.
Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued) Indicators when you made changes Following indicators appear during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. Upper left Bottom Indicator Meaning Picture effect (82) Digital effect (82) Manual focus (78) 9 SCENE SELECTION (79) Upper right SP Backlight (38) . n White balance (80) SteadyShot off (67) Bottom Center Upper left Indicator Tele macro (78) Meaning 5.
Glossary x 5.1ch surround sound x VR mode A system that plays back sound on 6 speakers, 3 at the front (left, right and center) and 2 at the rear (right and left) with an additional low-pass subwoofer counted as a 0.1 channel for frequencies of 120 Hz or lower. One of the recording formats you can select when using a DVD-RW. VR mode enables editing (deleting or sequence rearrangement) with your camcorder Finalizing the disc lets you play it back on a VR mode compatible DVD device.
Index Numeric 5.1 ch surround recording.....36 8cm DVD .............................12 DATE/TIME.......... 26, 71, 120 DC IN jack ........................... 22 DC plug................................ 22 DELETE FADER...........................81, 96 FILE NO. (File number)....... 70 Finalize ................................. 46 A Disc............................... 50 AC Adaptor ..........................22 "Memory Stick Duo" .... 51 Active interface shoe ..........115 DEMO MODE.....................
L P LANDSCAPE.......................80 PAL .................................... 101 LANGUAGE SET ................74 PASTEL ............................... 82 LCD backlight ......................27 PHOTO SETTINGS ............ 68 LCD BL LEVEL (LCD backlight level) ...............72, 93 Pickup lens ......................... 109 LCD BRIGHT ......................72 Picture Motion Browser ....... 83 LCD COLOR........................73 LCD panel.............................27 PICT.
Index (Continued) VF B.LIGHT (Viewfinder brightness) ............................73 VIDEO mode................14, 121 VIEW IMAGES SET ...........71 Viewfinder............................27 Viewing ................................32 VISUAL INDEX ....32, 41, 121 VOLUME.......................42, 72 Volume label ........................60 VR mode.......................14, 121 W Wall outlet ............................22 Warning indicators ...............97 Warning messages................98 WHITE BAL.
Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en español Paso 1: Comprobación de los componentes suministrados Asegúrese de que dispone de los siguientes componentes suministrados con su videocámara. El número entre paréntesis indica el número de componentes suministrados.
Paso 2: Carga de la batería Interruptor POWER 2 1 Toma DC IN Batería 3 4 Cable de alimentación Clavija de cc Adaptador de Cubierta de la toma alimentación de ca 4 Puede cargar la batería “InfoLITHIUM” (serie H) tras instalarla en la videocámara. b Notas • Sólo es posible utilizar una batería “InfoLITHIUM” de la serie H. Indicador CHG (carga) Al tomacorriente de pared 3 Conecte el adaptador de ca a la toma DC IN de la videocámara.
Para extraer la batería 1 Gire el interruptor POWER hacia la posición OFF (CHG). 2 Levante el visor. 3 Presione el botón BATT (liberación de la batería) y extraiga la batería. Botón BATT (liberación de la batería) la información de la batería durante aproximadamente 7 segundos. Puede ver la información sobre la batería durante un máximo de 20 segundos si presiona de nuevo el botón DISP/BATT INFO mientras aparece dicha información. Energía restante de la batería (aprox.
Paso 2: Carga de la batería (continuación) Batería NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Tiempo de grabación continua Tiempo de grabación normal* 160 80 170 85 85 375 185 395 195 NP-FH50 110 120 195 NP-FH60 (suministrada) 145 160 NP-FH70 235 255 NP-FH100 545 590 DCR-DVD508/DVD908 NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (suministrada) NP-FH70 Tiempo de grabación continua Tiempo de grabación normal* Panel LCD abierto* Panel LCD cerrado DCR-DVD508/DVD908 30 70 35 70 35 NP-FH50 110 120 90 45 145 160 90 45
• No se recomienda utilizar una batería NP-FH30 con la videocámara, ya que ésta sólo permite tiempos de grabación y reproducción breves. Acerca del tiempo de carga/grabación/ reproducción • Tiempos calculados con la videocámara a 25 °C (se recomienda de 10 °C a 30 °C) • Los tiempos de grabación y de reproducción serán más cortos cuando utilice la videocámara a bajas temperaturas.
Paso 3: Conexión de la alimentación y ajuste de la fecha y la hora (continuación) 3 Ajuste [HORA VERANO] y, a continuación, toque [SIGUIENTE]. 4 Ajuste [A] u (año) mediante v/V. min A 1 M 1 D 12 AM AJUS.RELOJ SIGUIENTE 5 Seleccione [M] mediante b/B y, a continuación, utilice v/V para ajustar el mes. 6 Ajuste [D] (día), las horas y los minutos del mismo modo y, a continuación, toque [SIGUIENTE]. Seleccione (HOME) t (AJUSTES) t [AJ.REL./ IDIOM.] t [AJUS.
Paso 4: Preparativos para la grabación z Sugerencias Panel LCD Abra el panel LCD 90 grados respecto a la videocámara (1) y, a continuación, gírelo en el ángulo que le resulte más adecuado para grabar o reproducir (2). 290 grados (máx.) 190 grados respecto a la videocámara • Si abre el panel LCD 90 grados respecto de la videocámara y lo gira 180 grados hacia el objetivo, podrá cerrarlo con la pantalla LCD mirando hacia fuera. Este procedimiento resulta conveniente para las operaciones de reproducción.
Paso 5: Inserción de un disco o un “Memory Stick Duo” Disco Se necesita un disco DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R o DVD+R DL de 8 cm nuevo para realizar la grabación. b Notas • Elimine de antemano el polvo o las huellas dactilares del disco con un paño suave. 1 Compruebe que la videocámara esté encendida. 2 Mveva el interruptor OPEN de la cubierta del disco en la dirección de la flecha (OPEN B). [ABRIENDO…] aparece en la pantalla LCD. La cubierta del disco se abrirá ligeramente de forma automática.
x DVD+RW Seleccione el formato de la película, [PANORÁM.16:9] o [4:3] y, a . continuación, toque 6 Toque [SÍ]. 7 Toque cuando aparezca [Finalizado.]. Cuando se haya completado el formateo del disco, podrá empezar a grabar en él. • Si utiliza un disco DVD-RW mientras está ajustado el modo Easy Handycam, el formato de grabación se fijará en el modo VIDEO. Extracción del disco 1 Realice los pasos 1 y 2 para abrir la cubierta del disco.
Paso 5: Inserción de un disco o un “Memory Stick Duo” (continuación) “Memory Stick Duo” Sólo se puede utilizar un “Memory Stick Duo” con la marca o . z Sugerencias • El número de imágenes que pueden grabarse varía en función de la calidad o el tamaño de la imagen. 1 Abra el panel LCD. 2 Inserte el “Memory Stick Duo” en la ranura para “Memory Stick Duo” en la dirección correcta hasta que encaje en su sitio.
Grabación (HOME) E (HOME) D PHOTO F START/STOP C Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en español Interruptor POWER B START/STOP A Ajuste de la correa de sujeción Ajuste y tense la correa de sujeción como se muestra en la ilustración y sujete la videocámara correctamente. b Notas • Si el indicador ACCESS permanece encendido una vez finalizada la grabación, significa que todavía se están grabando datos en el disco o en el “Memory Stick Duo”.
Grabación (continuación) Películas Imágenes fijas Las películas se graban en el disco. Las imágenes fijas se graban en el “Memory Stick Duo”. 1 Gire el interruptor 1 Gire el interruptor POWER B hasta que se encienda el indicador (película). POWER B hasta que se encienda el indicador (imágenes fijas). 2 Presione START/STOP A (o C). min 2 Presione PHOTO F. ESPERA min [ESPERA]t[GRAB.] Para detener la grabación, presione START/STOP nuevamente.
Reproducción Palanca de zoom F Interruptor POWER A (HOME) E (VISUALIZAR IMÁGENES) C (VISUALIZAR IMÁGENES) B Gire el interruptor POWERA para encender la videocámara. Presione (VISUALIZAR IMÁGENES) B (o C). La pantalla VISUAL INDEX aparece en la pantalla de cristal líquido. (Es posible que el sistema tarde un tiempo en mostrar la pantalla VISUAL INDEX).
Reproducción (continuación) Inicie la reproducción Películas Toque la pestaña y la película que desea reproducir. La pantalla VISUAL INDEX vuelve a aparecer cuando finaliza la reproducción de todas las películas, desde la película seleccionada hasta la última película. Volver (a la pantalla VISUAL INDEX) Al tocarlo, se alterna entre los modos de reproducción y pausa.
