0 SON Digital 2-319-496-11 Video Camera Recorder Getting Operating Started Guide DCR-D VD 108/D VD308/ D VD608/D (1) Editing VD708 Utilizing recording media Customizing your camcorder Using a Computer Troubleshooting C Additional Information Quick Reference Spanish Quick Guide/ Gufa r_tpida en espafiol Addilional information Io frequenlly Customer asked Support on lhis questions product can be and answers found at our Websile. http://www.sony.
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. CAUTIONTO a_UC_ THFRISKOF _ _CTalC S_IOCK DO _OTR_MOVECOVER(OR_AC_. _O USER-SERVICEaBLE PAaTSI_SlDE. R_FERSERWCIN_TO aUA_IFIEDSERVICEPERSOnnEL the user to the presence uninsuhlted /_ of "dangerous v(_l_age _' withinis intended the produces This symbol to alert ellclosure [hal lllay be of sufficient constitute shock This magnitude to a risk of electric to persons.
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. Cleaning Unl)lug tile scl h'om tile wall outlet belbre cle_ming or polishing it. Do not use liquid clemmrs or aerosol cleaners.
INPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (go_i_sdl Lightning SafetyCheck 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. Upon completion ol any scP4ce or repairs to tile sel.
Readthis beforeoperatingyourcamcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for futttre reference. CAUTION Tile use of optical will increase adjtlstlncnls than those hazard(illS instrumenls eye ha/urd. with Use or perfimnance this producl of controls of proccdures specified herein radiation exposure. or olher may 1_3suh in Owner'sRecord Tile model and serial numbers are located on the bollom. Record tile serial number in the space provided below.
Rsad this b÷fo_÷ 0p÷rati_N y0_[r camcord÷r (Sostissed} Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model 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. No.: DCR-DVD308 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Address: 16530 92127 U.S.A. Via Esprillo. Telephone 85g-942-2230 This digital device pursuant to Subpall B of Part 15 of PCC Rules. No.: device Rules.
* Depcnding on tile place you bought, the disc has _',2_°_ mark. Typesof "MemoryStick" youcanuse inyourcamcorder You cm] use "Memory Stick Duo" marked with Viewfinder LCD screen MEMORY STIEg DUO or MEMORYSTIEKPRO DuO (p. IOl ). "Memory Stick Duo" (This size can be used with your camcorder.) Battery "Memory Stick" (You cannot use it in your camcorder.) • The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. See "About handling of your camcorder" (p. 104).
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. 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.
Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ...... 3 Read this before operating your camcorder .................................... Subject examples 5 and solutions 11 12 Choosing 14 a disc .......................... "lJ_ HOME" Playback ..................................... 39 Using PB zoom ............................. 41 Playing back a series of still images (Slide show) .................................. 41 Playing What you can do with your camcorder ..................................
TaN÷ ofCo_te_ts(Co_ti_ed) What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU ............................ Troubleshooting 62 ......................... 85 Warning indicators and messages .................................................... 94 Using the HOME MENU ................ 62 List of the _ (SETTINGS) category items .............................................. 63 MOVIE SETTINGS .................... 64 (Items for recording movies) PHOTO SETTINGS ...................
Subjectexamplesand solutions [ F[ewers i_ _lese-Hp _" PORTRAIT...................................... 77 _eder a spet _ight A @Hd ee the stage _.SPOTLIGHT ..................................... 77 _"FOCUS............................................ 75 _'TELE MACRO................................. 75 ef the dog oesereee the left side _.FOCUS ............................................ 75 _.SPOTFOCUS .................................. 75 efa ski s[epe er bea@ [ @ettiega goed she'l _.BACKLIGHT.............
E_zj(_y#_gw#h your c_mcerder What youcan dowith yourcamcorder Your camcorder records ima_ge dala (m 8cm DVD*. II is more convenient than video lape and far more versatile. i * DVD 12 (Digital Vcrsalile Disc) is a high-capacily oplical disc.
Playbackona DVDdeviceor DVDdrive[p.44) You can play back recorded and finalized _* discs on a home DV D device. DVD recorder or DVD drive of a contputer that supports 8cm disc. When finNizing the disc, you can create DVD menus m enable quick access to scenes you Wahl 10 view. Playbackonwidescreen TVandhometheater(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.
Choosinga disc Your camcorder is compatible with 8cm DVD-RW. DVD+RW. DVD-R and DVD+R DL. It does not support 12cm discs. Recording time Expected record:_ble time on one side of the disc. The recordable time varies depending on type of discs or recording mode. Recording mode 9M (HQ) (high quality) 6M (SP) (standard quality) 3M (LP) (long play) "_° Tips • Figures such _Ls9M m_d6M in the rubleshow the avcrage bit rate. M stands lor Mbps.
Disc format features Figures in parentheses ( ) indicate page numbers. DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-R DVD+RDL o # .1 Reicr lo the inslmction • 0.1 *3 • • manual of your DVD device 1o see whether it supporls file VR mode of DVD-RW. *2 Formalting deletes all recordings and relurns the recording lncdium to ils original cnlply stale (p.59). Even when using a new disc, lormal it wilh your camcorder (i).28). .3 Finalizing is required to play the disc in a DVD drive on a compuler.
Usingyourcamcorder OPreparing (See page 21 to 30.) Select tile disc that best suits your needs. your corder? _mYOU want to delete or edit images on * Select the rccording timnal and formal tile disc on your camcorder (p.28). "_° Tips • You c.n select tht" disc h'om @Recording, [DISC SELECT playback, editing ,g on your camc0rder Continued 16 on the next page GUIDE] (p.58).
@Viewing on another DVD device (See pages 44, 57.) To ,,iew a disc recorded il first. on your camcerder ()it ether DVD devices, you need to finalize / DVD device / DVD recorder DVD drive "_'----_ / Notes • The less the recording The l_tures volume ol the disc is. the more it takes time to finalize the disc. ol a finalized disc depend on disc type, Recordings added even Like commercially sold DVD. this disc can be played back in most DVD devices al_er finalizing. space cannot if there left.
"_HOME" and "°_:=OPTION" - Taking advantage of two types of menus [_(HELP) Displays a description of the item (p.
4 Touch 1 Turn the the item you want to use. Example: [EDITI POWER switch to turn on your camcorder. 5 Continue operation by following the guidance on the screen. 2 To hide the HONE MENU screen Press _ (HOME) (HOME) [] (or []). 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. _1_(HOME) [] 3 Touch @ Touch ITI(HELP). The bottom of tile [] the category you want to turns (HELP) button orange.
°°@HOME _ a_d _QsO?T_ON"(8o_ti_ed) (_) Touch content. the item you want to know the 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. ?.
Step 1: Checkingsupplieditems Make sure that items supplied The number in number of that AC Adaptor you have tile folk)wing with yuur camcorder. the parentheses indicates item supplied. Rechargeable (p. 22) battery pack NP-FH40 (1) the (1) (p. 22) CD-ROM Software" "Handycam (1) (p. 80) Operating Guide (This manual) m Application (1) Power cord (1) (p. 22) AN connecting cable (1) (p. 42, 54) USB cable (1) (p. 55) Wireless Remote DVD308/DVD708) A buu(m-type lithium Commander (DCR(1) (p.
Step 2: Chargingthe battery pack POWER l switch IC IN jack Jack coverBattery DC 4 AC Adaptor I jt_ CHGI _lamp (charge) Power cord To the wall outlet You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) (p. 103) after attaching it to your camcorder. 4 Tile CH(-; (charge) lmnp lights up and charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when tile battery is fully charged. Notes • You can use only "[n/oLITHIUM" H series.
Remaining BATT (battery) release lever (_) battery (approx.) , m Recording capacity (approx.) 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_ Charging time g Approximate time (rain.) required when you fidly charge a fully discharged battery pack. =- When storing the battery pack Fully discl'large the battery before stering it for an extended period.
Step 2: gharg)_) the battery pack (go_ti_ed} DCR-DVD308/DVD708 DCR-DVD308/DVD708 NP-FH40 I I0 125 NP-FH40 85 40 (supplied) tsupplied) 95 45 NP-FH50 130 145 95 45 NP-FH70 280 315 I00 50 NP-FH 100 635 725 I 10 50 I 10 50 215 105 On the battery 235 II0 • 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.
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.
S_÷p3: TurN_gthep+w+r+_+a_ s+_i_gthe_at+a_ time(g+_i_+dl 4 Set [Y] (year) camcorder without any operation approximately 5 minutes, to save with A/V. ([A.SHUT OFF], attempted for batte_ power 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 "World lime difference.
Step 4: Preparingfor recording BATT INFO for a few seconds until :U'd_F disappears. Slide the LENS (;OVER swgch 1o OPEN. 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 Afler recording, set the LENS COVER switch to (;LOSE to close the lens cover.
Step 5: Insertinga disc or a "Memory Stick DUO" O Notes • Remove dust or tingerprints from tile disc beforehand, using a soil cloth (p. 101 ), 1 Check that the power of your camcorder is on. Set lhe disc wilh the label side lacing out when using a single-skied disc, 2 Turn the disc cover OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow 4 Close the disc cover. (OPEN _). [DISC ACCESS] appears on the LCD [PREPARING TO ()PEN] appears on the LCD screen. screeo.
• 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. • 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.
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") To eject a "Memory Stick Duo" Lightly push tile "Memory Stick Duo" once and then slide it out of the slot. in 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_.
Re_ordin_LPlayback _: ecordingandplayingbackwith ease (Easy Handycam) Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can perlk_rm recording or playing back operation without detailed settings. It also makes screen font size larger lk_reasy viewing. 27) If the POWER switch is set OFF (CHG), turn it while pressing the green button. * DCR-DVD 108/DVD6t)8 ** DCR-DVD308/DVD708 "O 1 Turn the POWER switch [] (Movie) turns on.
Rsso_di_Sa_d NaYi_# back wi_h ÷ase (Easy Had@cam} (So_ti_sd} 1 Turn the 2 POWER switch [] to turn on your camcorder. Press I-_I(VIEW IMAGES) [] The VISUAL display (or [_). time te Appears with tile inlage each oI tile tab that was on Next 6 lastly the INDEX VISUAL Returns screen appears INDEX screen.) on file LCD screen. (It may take some tO the Previous played ba,ck/rccorded (_" h)r the still inlage).
Still images: Touch ItS, then touchtile slill image you want It)_iew. Return/to the VISUAL INDEX screen) Slide show button ! page 41 ) JAN 1 INDEX screen Previous/Next ",:[DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME]/p. "_° Tips • The scr_n rcturns to the VISUAL INDEX screen when tile ill(ivies li'oIll tile one yoll selected through the one al file mid of the list are all played back. • You can slow down the playback spe_d by touching _ _ during pause.
Recording POWER DCR-DVD108/DVD608 1_ (HOME) switch [] [] PHOTO Open the Lens cover [] (p, 27) I [] DCR-DVD308/DVD708 START/STOP [] 0 Notes • lithe Adjusl and fasten the grip belt as illustrated, and hold your c,'-uncorder properly. _ccess recording wriltcn onto Do not apply camcorder, AC 34 lanlps is finished, Adaptor. (page 28, 29) is on aflcr it means data is still being the disc or "Memory shock or vibration and do not disconnect Stick Duo.
Movies are recorded on the disc. For recordable lime. see page 14. Still images are recorded on the "Memory Stick Duo.' For tile number of recordable still images, see page 66. 1 Turn the 1 Turn switch [] POWER until )CHG the _ (Movie) lamp turns on. 2 a Press START/STOP the POWER 0 switch [] [] (or [_). START/ STOP [STBY]-+[REC] O (Still) lamp turns on. 2 Press PHOTO [_. Flashing -Lights up Press slightly Press lkfllto to focus To slop recording, press START/STOP again.
Rec0rdi_ {C0_ti_ed) ZOOII] lever, tile operation sound ZOOli] lever may also be i_corded. You can zoom in up to the magnifications shewn in the following table. (optical • You cannot cllange tile zoonl speed zooll] buttons on tile LCD liame. • Tile nlinimum possible camcorder and subject zoom) DCR-DVD108/DVD608 40 × DCR-DVD308/DVD708 25 × of lhe power locus is about angle and about with distance between while maintaining 1 cnl (about 13/32 80 cm (about tile sharp in.
Infrared port Sel the NIGHTSHOT (1_ appears.) PLUS switch to ON. Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (@), then rotate it 180 degrees Io the lens side (@). "_° 0 Tips Notes • The NightShot plus m_d Super NightShot plus fimctkms use in/)ared light. Thereiore, do not cover the in/)'ared ot_iects, poJt with your fingers and renlove file conversion or other lens :30 subject • A mirror-image oi lhe LCD screen, but tile image appears on the will be normal when recorded.
"_° Tips • Dillcrcnces in tile angle ol _icw hetween 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 vary depending on the zoom position. • When you view the movie on a TV, so [TV TYPE] to [16:91 or [4:31 according to your TV (16:914:3) (p. 42, 70). • When viewing 16:9 (wide) pictures wilh [TV TYPE] sm to [4:31, pictures may appear rough depending on suhjects (p. 42). Toselect the aspect ratio of the still images (_) Turn the POWER switch until the (Still) lamp turns on. The aspect ratio of the picture switches 4:3.
Playback Zoom lever DCR-DVD108/DVD608 POWER switch [] _-(HOME)= [] 1_ (HOME) Turn the POWER switch [] Press F_ (VIEW IMAGES) Tile VISUAL INDEX screen display tile VISUAL INDEX ReItlI'IIS to [] to turn on your camcorder. [] (or [_). appears screen.) on lhe LCD screen, lit may lake some time to the recordinl Disc type Previous Appears with tile image on each of tile tab lhat was Next 6 ima( lastly played back/rccorded /_ li)r the still image).
Touch _ m M Start playing back tab and the movie to be played back. Tile VISUAL INDEX screen reappears when playback fron/the selected movie until tile last movie is compleled. Return INDEX (to the VISUAL screen) _60m+n @_ -- Togglus Play or j_.+oh Beginning previous of the scen_ Pallse Stll l) (go to the V [SUAL Touch _ _ lNDEX .............
You can magnil_, still images from about I. 1 to 5 times tile original size. Magnification can be adjusted with the power zooin lever or the zooin buttons on the LCD frame. Touch _ on the still image playback screen. The slide show begins from the selected image. Touch _ to stop the slide show. To restart, touch _ again. * DCR-DVDIOS/DVD608 ** DCR-DVD3OS/DVD708 (_) Play back tile still images you want to magnify. (_) Magnify the still image with T (Telephoto). Tile screen is lramed.
Playingthe pictureon a TV Cennecl your camcorder to Ihe input jack of TV or VCR usin_ A/V cennecling cable [] or A/V cenr)ecting cable v,'ill_ S VIDEOE_. Connect your camcc'_rder to the wall cmtlel using the supplied AC Adaptor for tiffs operation wifla Ihe de_ ices to be connecled. (p.22).
picture's w, pect ratio swilches between (wide) and 4:3, the image may jiuer. • When you play (wide) wilh aspecl the back ratio a picture recorded 16:9 in 16:9 on a 4:3 TV not compatible 16:9 (wide) signal, sel [TV TYPE] to [4:3].
Making the disc compatiblewith playbackon other devicesor DVDdrives(Finalizing) Finalizing makes the recorded disc compatible for playback with ()tiler devices and DVD drives of computers. Before finalizing, you ca(( select the style of the DVD menu which displays tile image list (p. 47). Whether finalizing is required depends on the type of disc. DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+R DL require finalizing.
_To add recordingsto a finalized disc (p.60) Recordings can be added as usual. -o O Notes • Even when you are usillg a DVD-RXN or DVD+R_V, you calmot record additiollal movies ollto the disc _ltter tinalizing d_e disc during Easy Handycam operation. To do so. cancel Easy Handycam operation m_ (p. 33). _To play backa discin a DVDdeviceafteraddinga recording (p.46) Continued.
Mak[a@th÷ dis_ co_pa?[N÷ wRh Nayback oa o?h÷_devices o_ DVDdHv÷s 5 O • It takes hours fl'om a mhmte to finalize of material takes to a maximum a disc. Tile shorter recorded on the disc, the amount tile longer it as the power your calncorder power during finalizing. you finalize linalizc l]'om source r/inning a double-sided disc, you by turning the O Notes • Do not apply shock or vihration to your camcoMer, mid do not disconnect tile AC Adaptor during finalizing.
To select a DVD menu style :iiiji{iiil]ii;TiTi!_iiTJJiit (_) In step 4, touch @=_,/OPTION) --+ [DVD MENU]. (_) Select the desired style from 4 types of pattern with I'--I/I-+1. Select [NO MENU] if you do not create a DVD menu. --=h. "O @ Touch [UK]. O Notes • The DVD mcnu style is l]xed to [STYLE l] during the Easy Handycam operation.
(OTHERS) category This category enables you to edit or print images oil 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 canlcorder. Insert a recorded 0 Stick Notes • You cannot • You cannol Hmldycam Hmldycam (OTHERS) disc or "Memory Dtlo" into yotlr camcorder. retrieve lhe deleled inl_ges. delete ino_ ies during Easy operation.
Touch _ to relurn Io the prexious ScFeeI]. 5 Touch _ -+ [YES] -+ Ib_l. 1 Touch _] (OTHERS) of the "_ (HOME) menu --+ [DELETE]. To delete all movieson the discat one time [_DELETE [YES]--.,-[YES]--.,- tug]. ht step 3, touch ALLI --',- To delete the most recently recorded 2 Touch 3 [_ DELETE]. Touch [liTDELETE]. m 4 Touch the still image that you want to delete. movie £. NtNI ht step 3, touch [_ LAST SCENE -+ rug] -+ [YES] -+ rug].
ge_eti_ images(Coati,u@} write-protection the other device. is set to the still images Dividingthe image by O Notes "_" Tips • You • To delete all images recorded on the 'Memory Stick Duo," l_wmal tile ' Memoly Slick Duo" (p, 60). cannot Handycam dixidc movies operation. during Cancel Easy the Easy Handycam operalion lirsl. 1 Touch _ (OTHERS) of the (HOME) menu -* [EDIT]. 2 Touch [DIVIDE]. 3 Touch the movie that you want to divide. Tile selected moxie starts playing.
Creatingthe Playlist O Notes • Mo_ies cannot be reslorcd once flley _uc divided. • Do not remove tlae battery pack or ll_e AC A&apmr ti'om your c_m_corder while editing images. II may damage ll/e disc, • Even if the divided movie is included in ll_e Playlist, the movie is not divided in the Playlist. • A slight dil]crence m_ty occur irom tile point where you touch [_ and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about hall;-second incremcnts.
g_sati_ the ?_ayHst (go_ti_t_@} To add all the movies on the disc in the Playlist In step 2, touch [_{ADD --+ [YES] --+ [UKI. ALLI -+ IYES] @ Touch IERASEI. To erase all images at a time. touch [ERASE ALLI ---+ IYESI ---+ IYESI -+ giN. (_) Touch the image that you want to erase from the Playlist. O Notes • Do not relno_e the battery pack or the AC Adaptor h'oln your camcorder while ediling lhe P]aylisl, I1may damage the disc, "_° Tips • You clmadd a maximum of 999 movies to the Playlisl.
(_) Select the destination with 1+---111---+1. "_° Tips • Tim original ramies are not clmnged even if you divide tile movie in the Playlist. Destination bar Press attd hold the image on tile LCD screen to confirm tile image. (_) Touch _ ---+ [YES] ---+ [_g]. "_° Tips • When you select muhiple images, tile images are moved Mlowing the order appeared in tile P]uylist, Dividing a movie within m the Playlist @ Touch _ (OTHERS)of the (HOME) menu ---+ [PLAYLIST EDIT]. @ Touch ]DIVIDE].
Dubbingto VCRor DVD/HDDrecorders You can dub images played back oil your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Connect the device in either of the following ways. Conuect your camcorder to the wall outlet using tile supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 22). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. O Notes • Since dubbing is perlbrmed via amdog d_ua translcr, file image quality may deteriorate.
Printingrecorded images(PictBridge compliant printer) .4 / Insert the recorded disc into your camcorder. Turn on your camcorder, press [] and (VIEW IMAGES). Set [TV TYPE] according to Ihe display device/p. 42, 70). 3 You can print out still images using a PictBridge compliant printer, without connecting the camcorder to a computer. ftfPictBridge Connect your camcorder to the AC Adaptor to obtain power from the wall outlet (p. 22).
P++++t++g +++++_+d+d +mmg+s{P++t+++++++ ++mN+a+t p++r+t÷+} Ig++++t++m÷+} O Notes • Relcr also to the instruction printer to be used. 1 Touch the still image • DO to be not attempt tile Ik)llowing nlmlual oI tim operations Wllt:ll is on the screen. The operations may not be perlPrmed properly. To operate tile POWER switch. printed. To press []/VIEW IMAGES) To disconnect the USB cable Iiom the printcr. The selected image is marked with 4.
L#i/fzing recordh:_gme&'a (MANABEBISC/ MEMORY)category This calegory enables "Memory Slick Duo" (MANAGE category you Io use a disc or a for various purposes. I DISC/MEMORY) Playinga disc on otherdevices Finalizing a disc (p. 44) 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.
P+a++++a ++sc ++ +{h++++v+c+s • Movies directly edited, stored on a disc cannot be copied onto a colnputer to be played back Findingthe right disc (DISCSELECTGUIDE) or Select the option that is right for you on the screen, then you will be informed of the appropriate disc for your purposes. "_° Tips • For details on opermions mid procedures, s_ tile +'First Step Guide" on the supplied <+'D-ROM (i7. 80). 1 Touch _ (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) of the _l_ (HOME).
Deletingall sceneson the disc(Formatting) 4 Touch _ (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) of the lJ_ (HOME) --* [@ FORMAT]. Formatting makes tile recorded disc new and reusable by deleting all tile data recorded on the disc. The recording capacity of the disc is recovered by formalting it. A DVD-R/DVD+R DL cannot be formatted. disc. Replace it with a new If you format a finalized disc • A DVD-RW (in VIDEO mode) returns to the unfinalized stale. The disc must be finalized again to xiew ilk contenls on other devices.
DN÷tie_ aH s;eees 0n the dis; Recordingadditional scenesafter finalizing "_° Tips • When you use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31 ) is set, the recording lk:_llnatis fixed to the VIDEO lnode. You can record additional movies on the finalized DVD-RWs/DVD+RWs after the following steps, if the disc has free space. When using the finalized DVD-RW (VR mode), you can record additional movies on the disc Formatting deletes all images on a "Memory Slick Dtlo." without an additional steps.
4 | Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 2 Turn cannot disc durfilg Cancel record lhe Easy lhe Easy additional malerial Handycam Handycam on lhe operation. operalion. the POWER switch to turn on the U 0 • You (Movie) lamp. Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder. A confirmation screen appears to prompt you to confirm that you wish to record additional scenes. i =_ g 4 Touch == i [YES] -+ [YES].
C #s#omiziWVo_r camcorder What youcan dowith the _(SETTINGS) categoryof the HOMEMENU You can change the recording funclions and the operatillg seltillOS_ for _vour COII_,eIllelICC. €,j Touch the desired setup item. 11tile item is not on the screen, touch ,&/ • to change the page. 1 Turn on your camcorder, then press _ (HOME). tt_ (HOM ,4 _1, Touch the desired item. If the item is nol on the screen, touch ,&/ • Io change the page. 11_(HOME) (SETTINGS) category 5 Change the setting, then touch I_1.
OUTPUT SETTINGS (p. 70) MOVIESETTINGS (p. 64) TV TYPE 7O DISPOUTPUT 71 te CLOCK/_LANG (p. 71) REC MODE 64 NIGHTSHOTLIGHT 64 WIDE SELECT*_ 64 CLOCKSET*_ 25 DIGITAL ZOOM 65 AREASET 71 STEADYSHOT 65 DST SET/SUMMERTIME 71 AUTOSLW SHUTTR 65 LANGUAGESET*_ 71 REMAINING 65 SUB-T DATE 65 PHOTO SETTINGS (p. 66) [] IMAGE SIZE.2._ [] QUALITY FILE NO. GENERAL SET (p. 72) DEMONODE 72 CALIBRATION 105 66 A.
MOVIESETTINGS (itemsforrecordingmovies) Touch @, tllen @. If the item is not oil tile screen, touch A/V to change the page. How to set (HOME MENIJ) --+ page 62 @=_,/OPTION MENIJ) -..+ page 73 When using tile NightShot plus/p. 37) or [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS]/p. 78) functiott to record, you can record clearer images by setting [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], which emits infrared light (invisible), to [ON]/the default setting). (J Notes • Do nol cover the inti'ared port wilh your fingers or other objects (p. 112).
You can select the maxhnum zoom level in case you want to zoom greater than optical zoom magnification (p. 36). Note that the image quality decreases when you use the digital zoom. W/M I You can compensate for camera shake (the default setting is [ON]). Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ('0_' ) when using a tripod (optional), then the image becomes naturah .1 The riglu side of the bar shows the digital zooming factor.The zooming zone appears when you sdect the zooming level.
PHOTOSETTINGS (itemsforrecordingstill images) Touch (_), then @. If the ilem is not on the screen, touch A/V It) change the page. 512MB 900 2400 1200 2850 2850 7200 1GB 1800 4900 2450 5900 5900 14500 2GB 3750 10000 5000 12000 12000 30000 4GB 7400 19500 9500 23500 23500 59000 How to set O (HOME MENU) -+ page 62 @=_.(OPTION MENU) -...+page 73 The default settings are marked with P,'. Notes • All numbers measured at the lbllowing settings: Top: [FINE] is _lected h)r image quality.
VIEWIMAGESSET (Itemsto customize thedisplay) You can set this lunction when you use an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. HIGH(S+) Makes the flash level higher. m,,NORMAL(_ ) LOW(_-) Makes lilt' flash level h)wcr. Touch @, fl'len @. If the item is not un the screen, luuch A/V lu change the page. How to set _" (HOME MENU) -+ page 62 @=_(OPTION MENU) --+ page 73 The default settings are marked witl'_ P,'.
VIEW I_aGES SET(go_ti_us_} CAMEBADATA Movie You can select appear the number on the VISUAL of thumbnails INDEX that screen. P, ZOOM LINK Change the numher of thumbnails 16 or 12) with the ZOOl])lever on your camcordeE* 6IMAGES Displays Still image thumhnails of 6 images. 12IMAGES Displays thumhn:,ils of 12 images. * You can operate with the zoom buttons on lhe LCD fl'ame or on the Remote Commander (For DCR-DVD30g/DVD708).
SOUND/DISP SET (itemstoadjustheepandthescreen) _" NORMAL Standard brightness. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. 0 Touch @, lhen @. If the item is not on the screen, It) change touch Howto set MENU) @=_(OPTION --* page 62 MENU) Tile default seltings -+ page 73 are marked with P,'. you connect your CillllCOrder power sources, [BRIGHT] selecled li)r the _tting. ,&/V Ihe page.
SOUND/D SET/Co. SP i. e / OUTPUTSETTINGS (itemsforwhenconnectingotherdevices) "_° Tips • This adjustment does not Mlbct tile recorded images in any way. Touch @, then @. If tile item is not on tile screen, touch A/V to change the page. How to set (HOME MENU) --+ page 62 @=_(OPTION MENU) -...+page 73 The default settings are marked with P,'. You need to convert the signal depending on the TV connected when playing back tile image. Tile recorded images are played back as lk_llewing illustrations.
CLOCK/ LANG (items to set clock and language) _,,LCDPANEL Shows displays such as the time code on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder. V-OUT/PANEL Shows displays such as the tilllC code on the TV screen, LCD screen, and ill Ihe viewfinder. Touch @, II;en @. If the item is not on lhe screen, touch A/V Io chau_e Ihe page. How to set _" (HOME MENU) -+ page 62 ?_(OPTION MENU) -..+ page 73 See page 25. You can atljust a time difference without stopping the clock.
GENERAL SET (Othersetupitems) _.5min The camcordcr is automaticall.v turned off whet) you do not operate yotlr camcorder R)r more than approximately 5 minutes. Touch (_), then @. If the ilem is not on the screen, touch A/V It) change the page. NEVER The camcorder is not off. atltomatically turned How to set 0 _" (HOME MENU) -+ page 62 ?._(OPTION MENU) -_ page 73 The default settings are marked with P,'.
Activatingfunctionsusingthe .OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you right-click tile mouse oil a computer. Various ftmctions are displayed in the context of the operation. When the item youwant is not onthe screen Touch another lab. If you cannot find the item anywhere, lhe fimction does nol work under file situation.
A¢_iva_i_ f_io_s usi_ _he _OPTION See page 73 for setting operation. NENU {Continued) See page 73 for setting operation. tab tab FOCUS SPOTFOCUS TELEMACRO EXPOSURE SPOTMETER SCENESELECTION WHITEBAL COLORSLOWSHTR S. NIGHTSHOT PLS 75 DELETE © 48 75 DELETEALL © 49 75 76 tab 76 DIVIDE O 5o 76 ERASE O 52 77 ERASEALL O 52 78 MOVE O 52 78 -- (A tab dependson the situation) ADD © 52 ADD ALL © 52 tab FADER 78 D.EFFECT 7_) PRINT PICT.
Functionsset in the OPTIONMENU displayed Items you can set only on the OPTION MENU will be described below. lens When Howto set the locus autonlalic When (HOME MENU) --* page 62 O_4--/OPTION MENU) _ page 73 The default correclly settings are marked with P,'. if you arc using a conversion !oplional).) mode is switched hom to nlanual. you set locus You can select manually and atljust aim it at a subject of the screen.
Fu_io_s se_ i_ the OPTIONMENU{go_i_e_} To c:mcel, tottch angle/W side). 0 [OFF], or zoom to wide- appears. @ Touch IEND]. To return the setting to automatic exposure. touch [AUTO] --+ [END] in step @. Notes • When recoMing a distant subject, lbcusing may be difl]cuh and can take some time. 0 • A([iust the Rlcus manually ![FOCUSI. whml it is hard to locus automatically. • [lyou set [SPOT METER]. [EXPOSURE] atltonlatically set to [MANUAL], p. 751 You can fix the brightness of an image utanually.
LANDSCAPE_(I_7) 0 Notes • The you Select to shoot distant suhjects clearly. This setting also prevents your camcorder fiom lk)cusing on glass or metal mesh in windows that comes in between the camcorder PORTRAIT [WHITE BAL. ] setling is cleared set [SCENE SELECTION]. when You can at]jusl the color balance to the brightness of the recording environmenl. and the subject. (_-_) P, AUTO The white balance automatically.
Fu_io_s 0 se_ i_ the OPTIONMENU{go_fi_e_} Notes • Set [WHITE BAL. ] to [AUTO] or a_[iust tile cok)r in [ONE PUSH] under white or cool white fluorcscent lamps. • While i:xmz:l is flashing quickly during [ONE PUSHI _tting, continue to ffanle a while ohject until t::_l!le.d slops flashing. • Nm_ flashes slowly if [ONE PUSH] could not he set. • When [ONE PUSHI was selected, if ixmztkeeps flashing al}er touching [_, set [WHITE BAL I to [AUTOI. • If you set [WHITE BAg.
When [OLD MOVIE] isselected. appears the screeu and you call recurd OU with an old movie-type atmusphere tu your [novies. Press PHOTO to record still images when [SELF-TIMER] is set to [ON] and appears. To cancel the count down. touch [RESET]. Tu cancel the self-timer, select [OFF]. "_" Tips To cancel [D.EFFECT], tuuch [OFF]. • You can also operate by pressing PHOTO on the Remote Commander (p. 114) (DCRDVD308/DVD708). You can add special effects to an image during recurdh/g or pl0.yb0.ck. _ 0.ppears.
What youcan dowith Windowscomputer When you install tile "Picture Motion Browser" oil a Windows computer from tile supplied CD-ROM. you can enjoy tile following operations. "_"Tips • See page 84 when you use a Macintosh COlllputer. The "First Step Guide" is an instruction manual you can refer to on your computer.
Hard disk: Disc volume required fur installation: Approximately 600 MB (5 GB or more may be necessary when creating DVD videos.) Display: DirectX 7 or later-compatible vide() card, Minimum 1024 x 768 dots, High Color (16 bit color) Others: v) USB port (this must be provided as standard, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.
I_staH[_ the °°First S_÷pGNU÷" a_ sof_war÷/Co_ti_ued) 4 Click 5 [FirstStepGuide]. 4 Tile software is set up for your selected country/region. Select the desired language and the model name of your camcorder from the pull-down menu. 5 6 6 Click [FirstStepGuide(HTML)]. Installation Check your area and country/ region, then click [Next]. Read [License Agreement], select [I accept the terms of the license agreement] when you agree, then click [Next].
Viewing "First Step Guide" • WindowsMedia Format9 Series Runtime(Windows2000 only) Softy, are required to create a DVD required to h:utdle movies Restart the computer if required complete the iustallation. Tile short-cut (Picture Motion desktop. 8 icons, such Browser), • See page 84 when you use a Macintosh COlllputer, • MicrosoftDirectX 9.0c Software "_° Tips to To view "First Step Guide" on your computer. Microsoft lnteruet Explorer Vet.6.0 or later is recommended.
Usinga Macintosh computer Yuu can copy tile still images frum the "Memory Stick Duo" to tile Macintosh. Install "First Step Guide" in the supplied CD-ROM. 0 Notes • The supplied sotiwar_ _ "Picture Motion Browser" does not operate on Mac OS. • Ret)r 1o 'First Slep Guide" lot the delails on connecting your calncorder to the computer and copying the still images. To copy still images from a "Memory Stick Duo" OS: Mac OS 9.119.2 or Muc OS X (v 10.11 v10.21vlO.3/v10.4).
Troubfesflooh_g Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use tile following table to troubleshoot tile problem. If the problenl persists, disconnect the power sottrce and contact your Sony dealer. Buttons do not work. • Overall operation,/Easy Handycam opemlion/ Rctllole Commander. ..................................... 85 • Balterie,_/Power sources ................................ 86 • LCD scrcenkiewfinder ................................. 87 • Discs/"Memory Stick Duo" ........
Trs@_÷shsstisS/Ssstisssd} Even if you press EASY, menu settings do not switch to their defaults automatically. The supplied Remote Commander does not function (DCR-DVD308/ DVD708). • Follo_ing menu settings remain as they were set even during Easy Handycam operation. ]FILE NO.
The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. • Attach the battery Dack to the camcordcr correctly (p. 22). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer. The batteU pack may be damaged. Menu items are grayed out. • You cannot select grayed items in the current recording/playback status. • Some functions cannot be used simultaneously (p. 92). The image in the viewfinder clear.
TrssNsshsstisS/Ssstisssd) Remaining disc space indicator is not displayed. • Sol I_ REMAININ(;I to IONI to alw _ys display the remaining disc spaceindicator /p. 65). 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 the "Memory operate functions Stick Duo.
The recording angle (DCR-DVD308/DVD708). looks different • The recording angle may look different depending on the mode of your camcorder. This is not a malfimction. The actual recording time for movie is less than the expected approximate recording time of a disc. • Depending on an o/!iect, such as a fast moving ol_iect,the time available for recording may shorten (p. 14). does not function. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 65). • [STEADYSHOT] may not be able to compensate for excessive vibrations.
Trssb_sshsstisS/Ssstisssd) A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in the dark. • This occurs when the contrast between the subject and the background is too high. This is not a malliu_ction. A vertical white line may appear on an image taken in bright light. • This phenomenon is called the smear effect. This is not a malfimction. Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to [S. NIGHTSHOT operated. IOFEI(p. 65).
No sound or only a quiet sound is heard when playing back a disc. • Turn up the volume (p. 4t/). • Sound is not output when the LCD screen is closed. Open Ihe LCD screen. • When you record sound with [MICREF LEVEf=] (p. 79) sel Io [LOW], tile recorded sound may be difficult to hear. Playback does not move to the previous scene when you press 141_1. • llph@>ack crosses 2 titles made automatically by you* camcorder when is pressed, playback m,y not move to the previous scene.
Trssb_sshsstisS/Ssstisssd) Unable to copy the images from disc to a "Memory Stick Duo." You cannot dub correctly. a • You cannot copy a movie from a disc to a "Memory Stick Duo" as a still image during playback on your camcorder. Unable • The A/V connecting cable is not connected properly. Make sure that the A/V connecting cable is connected to the properjack, i.e. to the input jack of another device for dubbing a image from your camcorder (p. 54). to finalize. • B ,ttcry is running the AC Adaptor.
[SPOT METER] NightShot plus, IS. NIGHTSHOT PLS] [EXPOSURE] NightShot plus, [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS] [WHITE BAL. ] NightShot plus, [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS] [S.NIGHTSHOT PLS] [FADER], [D.EFFECT] [COLOR SLOW SHTR] [FADER], [D.EFFECT], [SCENE SELECTION] [FADER] [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [D.EFFECT], [CANDLE], [FIREWORKS] [D.EFFECT] [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [FADER] [OLD MOVIE] [SCENE SELECTION], [PICT.EFFECT] [PICT.
Warningindicatorsand messages E:20:rqD / E:31 :r-if] / E:61 :FIE] / E:62:rqD / E:91 :r-if] / E:94:rqD If indicators appear on tile LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the %llowing. Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of times. COlltact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service 151cility. • A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony sep. ice facility.
c\_ (Battery level warning) Slow flashing • The battery pack is nearly used up. • Depending on the operating, environment, or battery conditions, ¢_\_ may flash, even if there are approximately 20 minutes remaining. [|,-J(High temperature warning) Slow flashing • The temperature of your camcorder is getting higher. Turn off your camcorder and leave it R)r a while ill a cool place. Fast flashing* • The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high.
Waraia# iadicatars a_d messa#es {8a[_tia_ed} @ _-- Need to unfinalize • To record on the finalized IVIDEO @ _- Disc • Your model error. DVD-RW unfinalize Remove c;imcorder • PictBridgecompliantprinter disc. cannot it (p. 60). Not connected to PictBridge compatible printer. • Switch off the printer and switch it on agfim then disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it. disc. recogniTe the disc, because the disc is incon/patible or has scratches. Cannot @ _-- Disc error. Unsupported format.
Please wait. • This is displayed it"the disc removal process takes time. Turn on the camcorder and leave it for about 10 minutes, preventing vibration.
Md#irma, __torm_io_ Usingyourcamcorderabroad Powersupply You c_ln use your :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: cauworder in auy couutries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/hi) Hz range. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b]. NTSC the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.
Setting to the localtime You can easily set tile clock to Iheloc:d time by selling a lime difference when using your camcorder abroad. Sel _ (SETTINGS) -...+[(TLOCK/_LANG] -...+[AREA SET] and [DST SET]/[SIJMMERTIME] on the HOME MENU (p. 71). World time difference i i i i i i i GMT IAsbon. I.ond<>n + I I:00 Solomon Is +01:00 Belfi n. PaJis + ]2:00 Fiii, Wel[i ng{on +02:00 Helsinki. Cairo. Is_anbtH 12:00 Emwelok, +03:00 Moscow.
Maintenanceand precautions __ symbol See page 14 for the details of discs which you can use with your camcorder. Notes on use • Hold tile disc by its edge while the center hole lightly. Do not recording side (the opposite uf side when using a single-sided supporting touch tile the primed disc). • Before shooting, be sure to remove dust and fingerprints from tile disc with a soft cloth. Otherwise you may not be able to record or play normalb, in some situations using that disc.
Care and storage of the discs • Keep tile disc clean, or tile image quality of the audio and vide() output may deteriorate. • Clean the disc with a soft cloth. Wipe the disc lhom the center out. For dirt. clean the disc with a soft cloth slightly moistened the moisture with use solvents such intended liar vinyl as they may cause disc. in water, then remove a soft. dry cloth.
Naistssasss • Data read/write tile combination "MemoJy Stick" ass pr÷sa[tisss {gsstisss_} speed may va13_ depending on of the "MemolT Stick" and compliant product you use. • Do not insert anything other than a "Memory Slick Duo" into the "Memory Stick Duo '' slot. Doing so Inlay cruise a malflmclion.
• If you cannot u_ a "Memo13, Stick Duo" that has been used wilh another device, ftlrmal il with your camcorder (p. 60). Note thai ti_rmatting erases all inlornlz_tion on the "Memory Stick Duo." • You may not be able to play back images with your ctuncorder: When playing back image data modified on your compulcr. - When playing back image data recorded with other devices. Your canlcorder operates (lilly with an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series).
Naistssasss ass presa_[tisss {gsstisss_! Aboutstorage of the battery pack • It llle baltm3_ lully pack charge file batlel3_ pack your c_ltllcorder lunclion. i not used l_n" a long once To store h'om your place. camcorder the baltcry ]NEVER] the battcly pack remove SET] _ _ (SETTINGS) [A.
Moisturecondensation If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the disc. or on the pickup lens. This may cause a malfunction to your canlcorder. N l! moisture condensationhas occurred Leave your catncorder for about 1 hour without tuming it on.
Naistssasss ass pr÷sa[tisss {gsstiss@} Onhandlingthe casing operate your camcorder about ()lice a monlh to ke_p il in oplimun/slale h)r a h)ng time, • It the casing is soiled, clean file camcoMer body with a sol_ cloth lightly nloistened with water, and then wipe tile casing with it dO, soil ch)th.
(_)Attach theeyecup block totheviewfinder, Onchargingthepre-installed pushing itstraight onuntil itclicks. rechargeahle battery 0 Notes • Tile eyecup block is _ precision pmt. Do not disassemble it flnlher, • Do not touch the lens of the eyecup block. • If you turn file viewfinder lens adjustment lever alicr relnoving tile cyecup block h'om your calncorder, the lever and lens lllay colne oil[ the eyecup block.
Specifications System Video cmnpression fornlat MPEG2/JPEG (Still images) Audio compression lbrmat DCR-DVD108/DVD608 Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator DCR-DVD308/DVD708 Dolby Digital 2/5.1 ch 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-V1DEO (VIDEO mode). DVD-Video Recording /VR mode) DVD+RW: DVD+RW Video DVD-R/DVD+R DL: DVD-VIDEO Still image Exil* Vcr.2.
Input/Outputconnectors Audio/Video output 10 pin connector Vide() signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 L_(oh/lls) Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 _2(ohlns/ Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p. 75 _2(ohms) Audio signal: 327 mV (at Load impedance 47 kg2/kilohlns/). Output impedance less tllan 2.2 k_/kilohms) USB jack mini-B REMOTE jack (DCR-DVD308/DVD708) Stereo mini-minijack (O 25 nnn) LCD screen Picture DCR-DVD108/DVD608 6.2 cm (2.5 type) DCR-DVD308/DVD708 6.9 Cln (2.
Ontrademarks Notes on the License • "Handycam" ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE lN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA lS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS lN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO+ WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA. L.LC.. 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 3(Xt,DENVER, COLORADO 80206. and II-J'V____J"_r_ are registered tradcqmuks of Sony Corporation.
&_ickR_m_ce Identifyingparts and controls The nunlbers in / ) are reference pages. [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] Power zoom lever (36, 41 ) [] PHOTO buttun (31, 35) [] POWER switch 125) [] View finder lens acliustment lever (27) [] Tripod receptacle Attach the tripod/uptional: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7132 in.)) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw.
N÷_tifyiaS parts a_ co_tm_s {#o[_tia_ed) [] [] [] [] [] m[] [] [] [] [] Active Interface Shoe rJ_V_;,;_s,._ * The Active hlterface Shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light, a flash, or a microphone. The accessory Call be turned OU or ol'l' as you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your accessory for details. The Active Interface Shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory securely.
[] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] "Memory Stick Duo" slot (29) [] DISP/BATT INFO butlon (23) [] LCD screen/touch panel (19, 27) [] WIDE SELE(T [] _ (HOME) button (19, 62) [] Zoom buttons (36, 41 ) bt IIo_ .7) * DCR-DVD 108/DVD608 ** DCR-DVD308/DVD708 [] START/STOP [] r_ (VIEW IMAGES) button (32, 39) button (31, 35) [] EASY button 131) [] BACK LIGHT button (37) [] Speaker Playback sounds come out from tile speaker. For how to a@lst the w)lume, see page 40.
Ne_tifyiaS parts a_ c#_trNs {##r+tia_ed} RemoteCommander (DCR-DVD3O8/ DVD708) button or an ilem wilh • / • / • / • lhen prcss ENTER 1o enler. O ® Notes • Renlo_ e tim insulation sheel belbre using tile RclllOtc {_'onlnlander. [] Insulation shee • Poilll lheRelnotc Conllnander lowards lhe ren/ole sensor to operate your canlcorder (p. 112). • Whcl111o colnll/ands have been sent lronl file Renlotc Conlmander in a certain period, file orange lianle disappears.
Indicatorsdisplayedduringrecording/playback _" _ i ! He "" J [] Recording mode (HQ/SP/LP) 164 [] Quality ([FINE] / [STD]) (66) [] HOME button (19, 62) [] hnage size (66) [] Remaining battery (approx.) (23) [] [] Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) Appears while a still image is being saved. [] Recording folder [] Counter (hour/minute/second) "_° Tips [] Disc type (14) [] Recording lkwmat ( 141 Appears for DVD-RW only.
Is_icats_s disp_ays_ _t_i_S reso_di_S/pta_bask {go_fi_ed} [] Recording mode (HQ/SP/LP) (641 [] hnage size (66) [] Return button [] Current still image number/Total number of recorded still images [] Remaining battery (approx.) (23) [] Slide show button (41) [] Playback mode [] Counter (hour/minute/second) [_ Scene button (32, 4(1) nllmber [] OPTION button (20, 73) [] Video operation buttons (32, 40) [] 5.
Following indicators appear during recording/playback to indicate tile settings of your camcorder. Uppcr letY [] PictBridge connecting (55) c\_ _ (_3),,_ Warning (94) Bottom Upper right Picture eflk.ct (79) Digital efli3ct (79) ,i_ _ BotlOlll Cenler Upper left in;_i [] ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;: -}:" J_5.1ch 5.
Glossary • 5.1chsurround sound A system that plays back the lronl (lell, and center) right sound • VRmode on 6 speakers, and 3 al 2 al the rear (right and lell) will) an additional low-pass subwoolcr counled as a 0, l channel Ior liequencies of 120 Hz or lower. • DVDmenu A tllellU scr_n particular sccne anothcr device. • • VISUALINDEX thai enables liom you to select a disc being played a back on Dolhy Digital An m/dio encoding (compression) system developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc.
Index Numeric Copyrighl ....................... 1(.:9 ................................. 37, 70 16:9 WIDE ............................ 4:3 ............................. 64 37, 64, 70 5.1 ch surround recording.....36 8cm DVD .............................. 12 A recording ............. 60 AREA SET ........................... 71 Aspect ralio ............... 37, 42, 64 AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Aulo slow shulter) ................... 65, 93 A.SHUT OFF (Aulo shut off) ............................................
L P LANDSCAPE ...................... LANGUAGE LCD SET ................ backlighl LCD 77 ...................... BL LEVEL light level) (LCD 71 27 back ....................... LCD BRIGHT ...................... 69 LCD COLOR ....................... 69 Lcns cover LP ......................................... 27 64 N ............................. 84 ....................... 100 Mainlcnance MANAGE calegory PHOTO SETTINGS "Memory Stick Duo'....29. 101 Memory Slick Duo adaptor ...
VCR orDVD/HDD recorder .............................................. 54 VFB.LIGHT (Viewfinder brighmess) ............................ 69 VIDEO mode ................ 14, 118 VIEW IMAGES SET ........... 67 Viewfinder. ........................... 27 Viewing ................................ 32 VISUAL INDEX ....32, 39,118 VOLUME ....................... 40,69 Volume label ......................... 58 VRmode ....................... 14, 118 W Warning indicalors ................ 94 Warning messages ...............
&_ai_isb&tick &dJe/&da r_dda en es#afid Paso 1: ComprobaciGn de los componentes suministrados Asegfirese componentes de disponer de los siguientes Sllministrados coil Baterfa recargable NP-FH40 (1) Ell vidcocfimara. E1 nfimero entre pardntesis indica el ndmero de componentes suministrados de cada artfculo.
Paso2: Cargade la bateria Interrupter entrada de Cubierta de Pila POWER Clavija de cc co _ _ Indicador I ,_°:"_t c.G {_ Cable de alimentacion Adaptador de alimentaci6n de ca AI tomacorriente Puede cargar la bateria 3 "InfoLITHIUM" (serie H) luego de instalarla en la videoc;imara. O Notas 4 | milizar H. la balerfa Instale la bateria desliz_indola g Conecte el adaptador de alimentaci6n de ca a la toma entrada de cc de la videoc_imara.
Pas+ 2:gar#a+÷ +a ba_+++++ Ic+++_+++ac+++++) O Notas • Dcsconecte el adaptador de +tlimcnt+tci(m de ca de ]a tonm entrada de cc mJentras s/_ieta ]a videoc&n+u+a y ]a claviia de cc Paraextraerla bateria Deslice posici6n Deslice baterfa) el interruptor POWER hacia la OFF(CHG)+ la palanca BATT (liberacidn de la y extraiga la bateri'a. DISP/ BATT INFO Pasados unos instantes, se mostrarfin el tiempo de grabaci6n restante aproximado y la inl\wmacidn de la baterfa durante 7 segundo.
DCR-DVD108/DVD608 NP-FH40 O 95 45 (suministrada) 100 5(} NP-FH50 I I0 50 NP-FHT0 NP-FH 100 12O 55 235 110 255 120 545 260 590 285 DCR-DVDa00/DVD708 Notas • Todos los tiempos se hml c+dculado con el modo de grabaci6n [SPI en las siguientes condiciones: lndicuci6n superior: con la luz de londo de la pantalla LCD enccndida. lndicaci6n ccntral: con la luz de londo de la pantalla LCD apagada (DCR-DVD3OS/ DVD708).
Paso 2:gar_a de ta bateda • E1 indicudor CHG (carga) parpadearfi durante carga o la Inlormaci6n sobrc la balcrfa no se [/loslrarfi correctamenle siluaciones: cn las siguienles La baterfa no estfi conectada La baterfa eslfi dafiada. La balerfa eslfi completamentc para la inlkmnaci6n la baterfa alimenlaci6n, aunque • Cuando gastada no suministrarfi el cable FH30. una luz de video utilizar que s61o permite opcional, rcproducciones videocfimara.
2 Seleccione Restablecimient0 dela fechay h0ra la zona geogr&tica Seleccione que desee mediante _ y, a continuaci6n, toque [SIGUIENTE]. _ (HOME) _,_(AJUSTES)--+ IAJ.REL./IDIOM._ I _- [AJUS.RELOJ] y _iuste la fecha y hora. Notas 3 Ajuste [HORA VERANO] y, a continuaci6n, toque [SIGUIENTE]. 4 Ajuste [A] (afio) mediante A/V. • Si no utiliza h, videoc,_mara durante 3 meses aproximadamente, la bater_a rccargabk" incorporada se descargar_ yes posible que los a.
Paso4: Preparaci6npara grabaci6n i Deslice el interruptor LENS COVER hasta la posici6n OPEN. Para desactivar la luz de fondode la pantalla LCD y conseguirque la bateria dure re;istiempo (DCR-DVD308/DVD708) Mantenga presionado DISP/BATT INFO durante unos s (segundo) hasta que aparezca ."L-do _F• Este :(juste resulta prfictico cuando utiliza la videocfimara en condiciones de mucho Cuando haya finalizado la grabaci6n, _(juste el interruptor LENS COVER en la posici6n CLOSE para cerrar la tapa del objetivo.
Paso5: Inserci6nde undisco o un "Memory Stick Duo" Podrfi contemplar las imfigenes a Iravds del visor para evitar que la balerfa se desgaste. o siempre que la calidad de la imagen de la pantalla LCD sea muy b_{ia. Visor Se necesita un disco DVD_RW. DVD+RW. DVD-R o DVD+R DL de 8 cm nuevo para realizar la grabacidn. O Notas • Elimine de anlemano el poBo o las hucllas daclihu'es ; ,!i i_¸ili del disco con un patio suave, 1 Compruebe que la videocamara est_ encendida.
Pas+ 5: ++s÷+++++++ ++ +m +++s++ + +m°+N÷m+r+St++k g+++"{+++t++ma+++++} Coloque el disco con la cara de grabacibn hacia la videocfimara y, a continuacibn, presione el centro del disco hasta que encaje en su sitio. 5 Elija la opci6n que desee de las que aparecen en pantalla. • DVD-RW Seleccione el formato de grabacidn. IVIDEOI o IVRI y, a continuaci6n. toque Ira. • DVD+RW Seleccione el formato de la pelicula [PANOR,_M.16:gl o [4:31 y, a contilmacidn, toque rug].
"_° Sugerencias • Es posible expulsm un disco siempre que la videocfimara esl_ conectada a una lhente de alimentaci6n, aunque se encumllre apagada. NO obstantc, el proceso de reconocimiento del disco (paso 4) no se iniciarfi. • Compruebe cufil es el disco mils adecuado para la grabaci6n que desea realizur mediante la opci6n [GUIA SELEC.DISCO] del HOME MENU. 0 Notas • AI a,brir o cerrar l_t cubierta del disco, lenD* cuidado de nit obslaculizar la operacidn con la mano i1 O[l*OS objetos.
Pa++ 5: +++÷r++++++ +e +m ++++++ + +m°+M÷m+r+$_++k++++°+ I+++_++ma+++++} Para expulsar un "Memory Stick Duo" Empuje ligemmente el "Menlory Stick Duo" hacia el interior de la ranura una vez y, a continuaci6n, 0 deslfcelo fuera de 6sta. Notas • No intente extract el ' [Vlcmory Stick Duo" a ]a luerza. Si Iohace, podrfa provocar l_,llas de hmcionamiento. • Cuando el indicador de acceso se enciende o pallmdea, significa que la videocfimara estfi leyendo o grabando datos.
Grabaci6n DCR-DVD108/DVD608 Interruptor (HOME) POWER [] PHOTO [] [] Abra la tapa del objetivo [] g DCR-DVD308/DVD708 Pc m. START/STOP _ (HOME [] =,, [] START/STOP[_] g O A.iusle la correa de sujeci6n como mueslra la iluslraci(m y su.jete la videoc_hnara correclamen/e. g =% Notas m Si los indicadorcs de acccso permanecen encendidos una vez finalizada la grabaci6n. significa que todavfa se estgin grabando dalos en el disco o en el 'Mmno U Slick Duo".
Rraba¢i6_ (ge_t}_uac}6_} m. Las pel(culas , EmE se graban Las imfigenes fijas se graban en el "Memory Slick Duo". en el disco. 1 Gire el interruptor 1 Gire POWER [] hasta que se encienda el indicador (pegcula). 2 Presione START/STOP el interruptor POWER [] hasta que se encienda el indicador (imageries fijas). [] (o []). 2 0 CHG H Presione PHOTO _. START/ STOP [ESPERA]-+[GRAB.] Para detener la grabaci6n, presione START/STOP nuevamenle.
Reproducci6n Palanca de zoom DCR-DVD108/DVD608 Interruptor POWER [] i_-(HOME) = [] ,_ (HOME) [] [_ (VISUALIZAR IMAGENES) [] F'_'] (VISUALIZAR DCR-DVD308/ r DVD708 [ _ ,_::::¢'+_ _ START/sTOP '_ Gire el interruptor Presione POWER [] I-_(VISUALIZAR IMAGENES) [] g I para encender IM.&GENES) [] (HOME) [] E. i. la videoc;imara. (o []). La pant:alia VISUAL INDEX aparece en la pantalla LCD. (Es posiMe que el sistema tarde un fiempo en mostrar la panlalla VISUAL INDEX).
Rep_o_ucci6_ (co_ti_uaci&_} Inicie la reproduccion. Toque la lengtieta _ y la pelicula que desee ka pantalla VISUAl_ INDEX volvergt a aparecer reproducci6n de la secuencia entre la pelicula Volver (a la palltalla @_ _60mm reproducir. cuando se haya completado la seleccionada y la 01tima pelicula. I_- 00:00:14<_ I ............ VIsuAL Detener VISUAL INDEX) cada i _.,_h (JrlNDEX) a ]a pantalla :_1_] ' Ahernareproduccidn yel nlOdOdelde........
