Getting Digital Video Camera Operating Started Recorder Guide Playback on DVD devices DCR-DVD405/DVDS05 Using the Recorded disc Using the Setup items Editing on DVD Handycam Dubbing, Printing Using a Computer Troubleshooting Additional Information Glossary, R/RW ovD*_w_it_l_ © 2006 Sony Corporation MEM_VS_,CK ,_ _In[oLITHIUM _=_ Index
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. CAUTION:rO REDUCETI_ RISKOr _LECTRICSHOCK¸ O®_O, aEMOW COVER(OR_ACK). NOUSE_-SE£VlCEABLEPA£TSINSIDE. _E_ER SERVICINGTO OUALREDSE£VlCEPE£SO_NEL. This symbol tile user uninsulatcd voltage" is intended to lhe presence to alert of "dangerous within the product's cnclosure fllat may be of sulticient constitute magnitude to a risk of electric shock to persons.
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 oil the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them. Cleaning Unplug tile scl h'onl tile wall outlet belorc cleaning or polislling il. Do nol use liquid cle_ulers or _,erosol cleaners.
INPOR_NT SAFEGUARDS{c0_im_÷_} Lightning SafetyCheck For added protection lot this set during a lightning storm, or when it is lelt un_ttcnded and unused lor long periods of time, unplug it l_om the wall outlet and disconnect tile antenna or cable system. This will prc_ enl damage to the set due to lightning and powcr-line surges. Upon completion ol any service or repairs to the sel.
Readthis first 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 atliustnlents 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 it\iury may result.
television reception, which can be determined byturning tileequdpment offand on,tileuser isencouraged totrytocorrect Your camcorder is supplied with two theinterfereuce byone ormore ofthe kinds of operations guides. following measures: Guide" (This manual) Reorient orrelocate thereceiving antenna. 'Operating 'Firsl SteI)Guide" tot using yourcamcorderwith Increase theseparation between the tile computer connected (st_)redon the supplied equipment and receiver.
Whenusinga "Me moryStickDuo"with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment Be sure to insert tile "Memory Stick Duo" into tile Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. MemoryStickDuoAdaptor soNY On using the camcorder • Do not hold the cmncorder Viewfinder by the Jb||owing parts. Notes on the Setup items, LCD screen, lens viewfinder,and • A setup item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions.
Rsa_ this first {co,tirade@ Onrecording About the Carl Zeiss lens • Before starting to recoM, test the recording limction to make sure the picture and sound are recorded without any problems. You caunot delete images once you record them on a DVD-R. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial recording (p.16). • Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcordel: storage media, etc.
Table of Contents What you can do with your DVD Handycam Choosing ........................................... a disc ...................................................................................... Using your DVD Handycam 14 16 .................................................................... 18 / Step 1: Checking supplied Step 2: Charging the battery Step 3: Turning Step 4: Adjusting items ............................................................. pack .............................
Toadjust thefocus foranoffcenter subject Tofixtheexposure fortheselected subject Torecord inmirror mode Toaddspecial effects Touseatripod Toattach theshoulder belt Playback To use Playback zoom To play back a series of still images (Slide show) Recording/playback To check the remaining battery To turn off the operation confirmation beep To initialize the settings (RESET) Other part names and functions Checking/Deleting Indicators displayed Remote Commander Playing the last scene (Review/Review deleting)
Table of Ce_te_ts/ce_ti_ed} PICT.APPLI ..................................................................................... 74 Special effects on pictures or additional functions on recording/playback (PICT.EFFECT/D.EFFECT, etc.) _ MEDIA SET ....................................................................................... 76 Settings for discs and "Memory Stick Duo" (FORMAT/FINALIZE/UNFINALIZE, etc.) _ STANDARD SET ..............................................................................
Troubleshooting Warning ..................................................................................... indicators and messages Using your camcorder ........................................................ abroad ............................................................... 105 123 128 About the disc ........................................................................................ 130 About the "Memory 131 Stick". ..................................................................
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Playbackona DVOdeviceor DVDdrive(p,38154) You can play back recorded and finalized ;_ discs on a home DVD device, DVD recorder 0r DVD d!_ive0f a Computer that _d SUpP0rts 8cm d!sc: When finalizing the disc, you ca n create still image slide shows and DVD menus to enable quick access to scenes you want to view. Playbackonwidescreen TVandhometheater(p,44, g, 3 52) Images recorded in widescreen format can be phlyed back on a wide TV with completepanoramic elfect. Discs are also recorded with 5.
Choosinga disc Yeur DVD Handycam is compatible with 8cm DVD-R, DVD_RW and DVD+RW. It dees not supporl 12cm discs. Recording format for DVD-RW When yeu use a DVD-RW. yeu can choese tile receMiltg In this alalloal. VIDEO mode is indicated as fermal frenl VIDEO mede 5/11(.1 VR mede as _. er VR mede. A recording format that is compatible with most DVD devices, especially finalizing. In VIDEO mode, only the most recent image can be erased.
Recording time RecoMing time per disc side HQ (High Quality) approx. 20 (18) SP (Standard Play) approx. 30 (18) LP (Long Play) approx. 60 (44) Your DVD Handycam _lses ttle VBR (Variable Bit ] Rate) format to auton_adcally adj Listimage quality ] to suit the recording scene. This technology ca!!ses ] fluctuations in the recording time of a disc. | Movie containing quickly moving mid complex ] images is recorded at a higher bit rat e _md this ] reduces the overall recording time. ] VBR (_* G1......
Usingyour DVDHandycam OPreparing (See page 20 to 31 .) Select To the disc that best suits your save l'¢3cordt3d To images use Olle needs. disc repeatedly Deletingandediting imagesin your DVD Handycam Playing back disc on a various DVD dcvices The disc can be various D\ D ( evices * Select tile lnode oll your DVD Handycam iorlnat (13.28). and and editing (See pages 34, 40, 48 :,nd 87.
@Viewing on another DVD device (See pages 54 and 58.) To view a disc recorded finalize il firsl. on your DVD Handycam on other DVD devices, yott need to / DVD device / DVD recorder DVD drive ._ g, • The less lhe recording volume ol the disc is. ll/e more il lakes time 1o finalize the disc. The l_atures ol a linalized disc depend 3 on disc type. .... [Recordings cannol be added even il lhere is liee space ell.
Ge_th_gSt_r_ed Step 1: Checkingsupplieditems Make sure tbat you haxe following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentbeses indicates the number of tbat item supplied. • Discs and "Memory Stick Due" are not supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p.21) Power cord (1) (p.21) AN connecting cable (1) (p.52, 92, 94, 98) USB cable (1)(p.96, Wireless Remote 98) Commander (1) (p.51) A bulton-type lilhium balteJT is ah'cady inslalled. Rechargeable battery NP-FP60 (1) (p.
Step 2: Chargingthe battery pack You can charge tile battery after attaching "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series) (p. 133) to your camcorder. the • You cannot use an NP-FP30 battcry pack with your camcorder. (See the rever_ side of the battcry pack lor the lnodd number.) Installing the battery pack with excess lbrce may lead to camcorder mallhnction such as delerioralion in battery pack pedbrmance or dillicully in removing lhe baltely pack.
Step 2: Chargingthebattery pack (ce_tim_ed/ Recording time 5 The CHG (charge) when the battery lamp turns off is fully charged. Approximate time (rain.) :_ ailat)le when you use a fully cbarged battery pack. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. • Disconnect your tile AC Adaptor camcorder mM the DC holding both 50 55 60 25 30 30 85 90 95 40 45 50 NP-FP70 120 125 135 60 65 70 NP-FP7I 145 155 160 70 75 80 NP-FP90 220 235 245 110 120 125 plug.
On the battery pack • Belol_ changing the battmy pack, slide tile POWER switch lo OFF (CHG). • The CHG/eharge) lamp fl_shes during charging. or BATTERY INFO (p.47) will not be correctly displayed under lhe lollowing conditions. Tim battery pack is not attached The batte W pack is damaged. corrcctly. The battel3' pack is lhlly discllarged. /For BATTERY INFO only.
Step 3: Turningthe poweron, and holdingyour camcorder To record, slide tile POWER switch to turn on tile respective lamp. When using it for the first time. tile [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p.27). 2 3 Hold your camcorder correctly. Ensure a good grip,then fasten the belt. 4 / Turn on the power by sliding the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow while pressing the green button in the center.
Step4: Adjustingthe LCDscreenandviewfinder Open tile LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (@), then rotate it to tile best angle to record or play/@). ® ts0 D]SP/BATT You can view pictures using the viewfinder with the LCD panel closed to axoid wearing down the battery, or when the picture seen on the LCD screen is poor. ]NFO Viewfinder ¢/a E @90degrees (max.) @90de reestothe camcorder Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Rai_ the vicwfinder and move it until tile picture is clear.
Step 5: Usingthe touch panel You can play back recorded pictures 1p.36, 42), or change the settings 1p.64) using tile touch panel. Touch the buttons displayed on the screen. Support the rear of the LCD panel with the palm of your left hand. Then, touch the buttons displayed on the screen. Touch tile tmt_ononthe LI+'Dscreen. DISP/BATT INFO • Pcrlornl the same actions as explained above when you pl+css tile buttons on tile LCD lianle.
Step 6: Setting the date andtime Set the (late and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not set the date and time. the [CLOCK SET] screen 4 Select the desired geographical area with _/[_], then touch [_. appears every time you turn on your camcorder or slide the POWER switch. • If you do not use your camcorder ti._rabout 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battcry gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared ti'om the lllen'lol_. Ill flint case.
Step7: Insertinga disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" A new 8cm DVD-R. DVD-RW. or DVD+RW is required for recording/p. Disc cover OPEN switch 16). • Remove dust or fingerprints from the disc beforehand, using thecleaning cloth supplied with your camcorder (p.130). ACCESS lamp (Disc) cover ()pens slightly, fllrther. open it • Be carcflll not to obstrucl tile operation with your hand or other objects, etc., when opening or closing the disc cover.
4 Close the 6 Select disc cover. Tile [DIS(! ACCESS] screen appears. It may take sume time to recognize the disc dependiug un the disc type and conditiuu. the aspect ratio of the recording picture ([16:9 WIDE] or [4:3]) for DVD+RW, then touch Io71. @DVD-R ¢/a You can start recurdiug immediately after [DIS(! ACCESS] disappears from the LCD screen. You du not need to proceed to steps after step 5. @DVD- RW Select the recording format, then format the disc. Proceed to step 5.
Step 7: l_serti_g a dis++ra °°Nem+r_Stick Duo"/c+_ti_÷d} • After your camcorder recognizes tile disc, disc intbrmation such as tile dale you started to u_ it and in]ormation on previously rccoMed areas appears ft)r about 8 seconds. Tile iniormafion on previously recorded areas may not be displayed correctly depending on the condition of the disc, 3 Insert the "Memory the right Memory direction Stick Stick Duo" into Duo until slot in the it clicks.
Step8: Selectingthe aspect ratio (16:9or4:3) of the recordingpicture By recording in tile 16:9 (wide) triode, can enjoy wide-angle, high-resolutkm pictures. • II you intend to view recording in the 16:9 recol/lmellded. pictures (wide) on a wide mode you TV * When viewing on the LCD screen. It may be different in the viewfinder. • You cannot change lhe aspecl ratio in tile lblk_wing cases: whml using a DVD+RW is while recording movies when [D.EFFECTI is sm to [OLD MOVIE] (p.
Step 8: S÷[÷;tio_ tho aspe;t ratio (16:@o_4:3) of the re;o_dio_ piotu_÷ 1 Slide the POWER switch to light up the m_ (Still) lamp. Tile image size ratio chan_es to 4:3. 2 Select the recording media for still images. (i) Touch_ --_ [STILL MEDIA[. (_) Select the recording media l_)rstill images and touch [_{]. • The delaull selfing is [MEMORY STICKI. 3 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to select the desired setting. • Still image size is [_] 2.3M1( _.,3M ) when 16:9 (wide) is set and maxinmm [3.
EasyHamJT¢am- _sh_g y,9_¢cam(;orJer _t_ a¢_omatic set_q_s UsingEasyHandycamoperation Easy Handycam operation is a function for making nearly all settings automatic with just one press of the EASY button. Your catncorder automatically carries out the various atliustments required for shooting, so no detailed settings are required. Since only basic functions become available and screen font size increases for easy viewing, even first time users can ei_joy easy operation.
Recordingwith ease Slide the POWER switch in tile direction ol the arrow while pressing the green button only when the POWER switch is in the OFF (CHG) position. -- _0 record movies -To record still ilnages 1 Slide the POWER switch [] in the direction of the arrow to light up the (Movie) lamp. 2 Press START/STOP [] (or [_). • Tile delauh settings is ISP] (p.77). _pORp T/ I _T_I[_ [STBYI To slop recording, press START/STOP j [RECI again. To recordthe next images Perform step 2.
M BeforeEasyHandycam operation Turn on your camcorder and press EASy to set to Easy Handycam Operation (p.33). [Easy Handycam operation ON.] appears, then _t appc_ rs on the L CD screen: EaSYoperationHandycam STBY 0:00:002 ON. IggiON 1 SlidethePOWERswitch[_inthedirectionofthearrowtolightupthe_ (Still) lamp. 2 Select the recording (&)Touch ISETUPI destination for still images. --_ ISTILL MEDIAl. @ Select the media l_)r recording still images, then touch [_].
Playingback with ease Slide while 1 Press [] PLAY/EDIT [] the POWER pressing switch in arrow the green buuon only when swilch is in the OFF die POWER (CHG) (or [_) Tile VISUAL INDEX screen appears on tile LCD screen. Previous 6 _ g format Next Appears with tile image on each of the tab that was laslly played back/recorded. Relurns to tile recording scrcen (_) @ @ (_) _ tab: Displays the movies. @ tab: Displays the still images on the disc.
BeforeEasyHandycamoperation Turn on yourcamcorder and press EASY to set to Easy Handycam operation (p.33). [Easy-Handycam operation ON.] appears, then _ appears on _heLCD screen. EaSYoaerasorHanoycam [_m_ ON. [[_ s_Y o:oooo_ ,.._ • When playback of the selected movie reaches tile end, lhe screen returns lit the VISUAL INDEX screen. • Touch [_ 1[_ during pause tit play back movie slowly. • Whcll you touch a movie marked with IIm,-l,you can play it back flonl the point you have stopped previously.
Preparationfor playingback on a DVDplayer (Finalizing) Finalizing makes the recorded DVD compatible for playback with DVD devices and DVD drives of computers. With Easy Handycam operation, your DVD Handycam sets up the following options automatically. Therefore. you can finalize a disc easily. creating a DVD menu to display images as thumbnails on a DVD player, etc. creating a Photomovie to play back still images on a DVD player, etc. DVD menu. Photomovie (_ Glossary (p.
Finalizing a disc Touch the LCD screen in the following steps. Q ® ® [] ® ® • Do not apply shock or vibration ® to your camcorder, and do not disconnect tinNizing. • The shorter the amount of material recorded, fl_elonger it takes tor the AC adaptor during finalizing. Completeda disc Remove the disc from your cmncorder. Et_ioy watching images on the DVD device or DVD drive, etc. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the DVD device, etc. || If you format the disc.
Recording Lens cover OpellS In _PHOTO accordance _"_"_g_*_--_--_'_ with tile setting (d tile POW gR swilch. _ .-_POWER switch '_- START/STOP START/STOP 1 Slide the [] POWER switch in the Slide the POWER switch in the dircction of the arrow while pressing the green button only when the POWER switch is in the OFF (CHG) position. direction of the arrow to light up the (Movie) lamp. 2 Press START/STOP [] (or []). START/ STOP [STBY] To slop recordiRg, press START/STOP again.
1 Slide 2 Select the POWER switch to light up the _ the @ Touch _ recording media for still (Still) lamp. images. --* ISTILL MEDIAl. (_ Select the media l_)r recording still images, then touch [_. The recording screen returns with the selected recording media displayed • The detimh _tting is [MEMORY STICK]. • Select [STlLL MEDIA] Iron_ [SETUPI when you do not lind it in [_ ® (p.64). ® _The number still images media 3 at the top right.
Playback Lens cover Zoom lever --POWER switch P [] 1 Slide 2 PLAY/EDIT [] the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder. Press [] PLAY/EDIT [] (or [_). Tile VISUAL INDEX screen appears on tile LCD screen. Previous 6 I g format Next Appears with the ilnage on each oI tile tab that was lastly played back/recorded, Rclurns to tll& recording screen (_) @ N2_)tab: Displays i1_@ tab: Displays the movies. the still images on the disc. (_) _ the still images on the "Memory Stick Duo.
3 Start playing back. Touch _ tab and the movie to be played back. Disc: Touch _e's_ tab and the still image to be played back. Beginning of the scene/ Toggles prcviOllS Pause scene Play or Next as you touch scene Slide J show btltton Stop (go to lhe VISUAL lNDEX • When playback of the selected lhe end, lhe screen INDEX scrcen.
Functionsusedfor recording/playback,etc. • Be careful fron/the sound ® not to remove power of the lever • You cannol buttons _ • The zoom finger _. moving nlinimum may distance be recorded. required and the sul_iect about 1 cm (about about 80 cm (about betw_n %r wide 2 5/8 _et) to a level with the zoom your to gel a sharp 1/2 inch) • You can set [DIGITAL suddenly If you do so, the change the zoom speed on the LCD _ame.
To use the flash....................... Press ,_ /fh,sh) setting. [] repeatedly to select [] the No indicator displayed: Automatically flashes whcn thcrc is insufficient ambiem lighL To adjustthe exposurefor backlit subjects(BACKLIGHT).............. [] To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, press BACKLIGHT [] to display r_. To cancel the back light ftmction, press BACK LIGHT again. To adjustthe focusfor an offcenter subject................................. [] See [SPOT FOCUS] on page 70.
To add special effects ............... [] PICT. APPLI. on page 74. See _ Tousea tripod........................ [] Attach tile tripod (optional: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm ) to the tripod receptacle [] ttsing a tripod screw. To attach the shoulder belt ......... [] Attach the shoulder belt (option:d) with yotlr camcorder to the hook for the shoulder belt. TousePlaybackzoom............ [_[_] You can tnagnify pictures from about 1.1 to 5 times the original size.
Tochecktheremaininghattery.... [] Set tile POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then press DISP/BATT INEO [_. lfyou press this button once. BATTERY INFO appears on the screen for about 7 seconds. Press the button while BATTERY INFO to extend tile indication maxilllllm. appears on the screen to the 20-second Recording capacily (approx.) To turn off the operation confirmation heep .................................... [] P_ See [BEEP] on page 80. To initialize the settings (RESET) ..
Checking/Deletingthe last scene (Review/Reviewdeleting) You can check or delete the last recorded scene. You cannot delete it if: - you have removed the disc. - you have recorded the new movies or still images. 1 Slide the POWER switch to light up the _2_ (Movie) or _11 (Still) lamp, then touch _. The playback of the latest scene starts. INI If the checked scene is unnecessary, you can delete it on the spot.
Indicatorsdisplayedduringrecording/playback ( ) is a reference page. Tile indicators durit'Jg recording will not be recorded. [] Remaining battery (approx.
[_icators NsNaye_ duHn_ r÷co_d[_/Nay_ack {continued} ( ) is a reference page. Center When you can change the setup items, or during recording or playback, following indicators displayed. Upper lel) Upper Center {_ NightShot S[_ Super NightShot (45) ['_ Color Slow Shutter (71 ) (71) PictB ridge connecting Upper right c\_ @ _ Warning (96) (123) Bottom r¢"+, BO[1OlI/ PicÁure effect (75) Digilal effecl (75) Center _ Upperleft _ m_ [] J_5.1ch 5.
RemoteCommander Remove tile insulation sheet before using tile Renlote Conllllander. Insulation [] DATA CODE (p.78) Displays the date and 6me data of the recorded sh_t press [] this while playing (p.78) setting when you back. PHOTO (p.35, 40) The on-screcn button ® or camera images will image when be recorded [] SCAN/SLOW [] _ [] PLAY (p.36, 43) [] STOP (p.36, 43) _ you press tllis as a still inmge. (p.36, 43) (Previous/Next) (p.36, 37, 43) [] DISPLAY(p.
Playingthe pictureon a TV Connect your camcorder to Ihe input jack of TV or VCR usin_ o A/V conneclmg cable [] or A/V connecting cable wilh S VIDEO [_. Connect ",,our camcorder to the wall outlet ttsin_ the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation with the devices to be connected. ..... : Signal (p.21 ). Refer _flso to the instruction 10 tile hlptlt jack OI the other dcvicc.
• When you play back a picture recorded in 16:9 (wide) aspecl ratio on a 4:3 TV nol coml?atible wilh the 16:9 (wide) signal, sel [TV TYPEI 1o 14:?,1. WhenyourTVismonaural(Whenyour TVhasonly oneaudioinputjack) Connect the yellow plug of the A/V couttectittg cable to the video ittput jack and connect the white (left channel) or the red /right channel) plug to the audio input.jack of your TV or VCR. =--.. • You can display the counler on the TV screen by setting [DISP OUTPUT] to [V-OUT/PANEL] (I).80).
Playback on DV[) _tel/ices Making the disc compatiblewith playbackon DVDdevices or DVDdrives(Finalizing) Finalizing makes the recorded DVD compatible for playback with DVD devices of computers. • Playback compatibility with any DVD device is not guaranteed. The lolloxx, ring settings m'e _x ailMqe before finalizing.
_To addrecordings toa finalizeddisc(p.61) Recordinl s can be added as usual, m '-o _To playbacka discin a DVDdeviceafteraddinga recording (p.56) g =_ N. * Not possibleior _ (p.57).
Naki+_ th÷ Nse c++epatibl+ with Nayba+k +e DVDdevices +_ DVB_Hws 5 • It takes from a minute to a few hours for finalizing. The shorter the amount of material recorded on the disc, the longer it takes for finalizing. Touch 1SKI--_ [YES] --_ [YES]. Finalizing • Use the AC Adaptor as the power source to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during finalizing. • When you finafi]c a douhle-skled finalize each side of lhe disc, starts.
To select a DVD menu style To change the disc title BB (_) Touch [DIS(' TITLE]. (_) Touch [DVD MENIJ]. (_) Select the desired style fron/g types of pattent with [_/[_. (_) Delete unnecessary characters by touching [*-.1. The yellow cursor moves and characters are deleted from the end. (_) Select the type of a character, then touch the desired character. Selecl INO MENU] a DVD menu. @ Touch [_ if },()it du not creale To erase a character: Touch [_--1. To insert a space: Touch [-_1. -"+ [END].
Playingback a disc on DVDdevices, etc. A finalized disc recorded with your camcorder can be played back on a DVD device, etc. (p.54). DVD+RW discs can be played back without finalizing. • Do not use the 8era CD adaptor with an 8cm DVD as it may cause a malfunction. • Make sure that a vertically installed DVD device is placed in the position where a disc can be placed horizontally. 1 Insert rt ," a disc into a DVD device. Play back the disc. Tile playback procedure varies dependiug on the DVD device.
Playingback a disc on a computerwith a DVD drive installed • Do not use the 8cm CD adaptor with an 8cm DVD as it may cause a malfunction. • Even when you use a DVD+RW, you must finalize the disc (p.54). Otherwise, it may cause a malfunction. Use a DVD drive that supports 8cm discs. and a DVD playback application nmsl haxe been installed on your computer. 1 Insert the finalized disc into the DVD drive of your computer. 2 Still images stored oll the disc are displayed in the JPEG lklrmat.
P+a++r++ba+k a Ns+ +++a ++rap+t+++wRh a #V# +h+++÷ ++sis++++(++++_+m++÷+} The date the disc was first used is recorded on the volume label of the disc. When the disc was first used at 6:00 pm on January 1st 2006: 2006OIOIO6H00M PM Images are stored in the following folders on the disc. • Movies DVD-R/DVD-RW(VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW: VIDEOTS lblder DVD-RW (VR mode): DVD RTAVI_!lder • Still images DCIMM0eMSDCF lblder
Using gbeRecor_le#disc (D_,;9,4_Z/D VD+R_;I Recordingadditional scenesafter finalizing You can record additional material on the finalized DVD-RWs (VIDEO mode)/ DVD+RWs by following tile steps below if there is space to record on the disc. When using the finalized DVD-RW (VR mode) disc, you can record additional material on the disc without any additional steps. • U_ tile AC Adaptor your calncorder as power lronl r/innill source g o/it of to prc_ent power during operalion.
Deleting all of the sceneson the disc (Formatting) N1Nt 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 cannot be formatted. Replace it with a new disc. Formatting a finalized disc and it has 1o be finalized The disc is unthmlized device. _ Formatting deletes all images on a finalized disc.
• During the Easy Handycaln operation (p.33), the screen in step 5 does nol appear even if you insert a DVD-RW in your camcorder. Proceed 1ostep 7. • You cannot lormal a disc that has been protected on other dcx ices. Cancel the protection with the original devices, and then lornlal it.
L/s#_g #_e Se_p items Usingthe Setupitems 1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to light up the respective lamp. Slide tile POWER cenler only when switch while the POWER pressing swilch the green bulton in tile is in file OFF/CHG) position.
(_) Touch [g2Mgff01---*[SETUP]. @ Select the desired setup item. Touch [_B/[ _] to select the item, then touch [_}_. (The process in step @ is the same as that in step @.) (_) Select the desired item. • Youcan also louch the item directly 1oselect il. (_) Customize the item. After finishing the settings, touch [_----_[_ (close) to hide the setup screen. If you decide not to change the setting, touch _ to return to the previous screen.
The following settings _'_remade Handycam operation (p.33). aulomatically ___[ during Easy EasyHandycam J CAMERA SET (p.68) PROGRAM @ @ AUTO SPOT METER AE @ @ AUTO EXPOSU RE @ @ AUTO WHITE @ @ AUTO AUTO BAh AUTO SHUTTER @ SPOT FOCUS @ @ FOCUS @ @ AUTO @ { *l/OFF FLASH SET SUPER NS @ NS LIGHT COLOR _ @ SLOW S SELF-TIMER OFF @ ON @ OFF @ _SELF-TIMER DIGITAL ON OFF @ ZOOM STEADYSHOT OFF @ OFF @ ON [] STILL SET (p.
E0s,,..,,cam ] _STANDARD SET (p.77) REC MODE @ STILL MEDIA SP @ @.1 VOLUME @ @.1 MULTI-SOUND @ OFF MICREF LEVEL @ NORMAL SUR MONITOR @ LCDNF @ @ @ @ @ @ SET TV TYPE /NORMAL// NORMAU USE SPEED @ AUTO DATA CODE @ DATE/TIME [] DISPLAY @ .1 [] MOVIE PB REMAINING REMOTE @ .1 AUTO @ @ REC LAMP @ @ BEEP @ @ @ @.1 DISP OUTPUT @ @ @ LCD PANEL SETUP @ @ @ OFF @ @ @ DATE @ A.SHUT SUB-T CTRL @ .1 .1 ROTATE @ ON .1 5 rnin .
CAMERASET Settingsto adjustyour camcorder tothe recording conditions (EXPOSURE/WHITE BALd SUNSET&MOON**( _ ) STEADYSHOT, etc.) The default settings are marked with P,'. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 64 for details on selecting setup items. You can record piclures effectix ely in various situations wilh the PROGRAM AE funclion. P,AUTO Select to automatically record pictures efli:ctively without the [PROGRAM AE] fimction.
You can fix the brightness of a picture manually. When recording indoors on a clear clay, for instance, you can avoid backlight shadows oil people next to the window by fixing the exposure to that of the wall side of the room.
Automatically activates the electronic shutter tu adjust tile shutter speed when recurding in bright conditions if you set it to [ON]/the default setting). You can select and a@lst the focal point to aim it at a sut!ject not located in the center of the screen.
• The rcdeye reductkm may not produce the desired cflcct due to individual diJtcrences and other conditions. • The _tting POWER hours, rcmms switch to [OFFI tit OFF (CHG) whcn you set the Jot more than 12 You can record pictures at a maximunl of 16 times the sensitivity of NightShot in clark places. Set [SUPER NS] to [ON] while the NIGHTSHOT switch is set to ON. S[_ and ["SUPER NS"] flash on the screen. To cancel the setting, set [SUPER NS] to [OFF]. • Do not use NiglaShol places.
[] STILLSET Settingsforstill images (BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE,etc.) You can select the maxhnum zoom level iu case yo/l want to zoom to a level greater thau 10x/the defimlt setting) while recording on a disc or "Memory Stick Duo." Note that the image quality decreases when you are usiug the digital zoom. W_T See page 64 for details on selecting setup items. You catt record several still images another by pressing PHOTO.
Numberofstillimagesrecordable ona "Memory StickDuo"(approx.) P,.FINE (FINE) Records still images at the lille image qualily level. STANDARD(STD) Records still images at the standard image quality level. The size of still images (Approx. kB) FINE (FINE) 1540 1150 960 150 STANDARD 640 480 420 60 (STD) I,,"3.
,PICT.APPLI. [] STIEESET(sostimseS) Special effects on pictures or additional functionson recording/ playback (PICT.EFFECT/D .EFFECT,etc.) _SERIES Assigns numbers to files ira sequence even if the disc or "Memory Stick Duo" is changed. BESET Resets the file numbering to O00l each time the disc or "Memory Stick Duo" is changed. The default settings are marked with I_. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 64 for details on selecting setup items.
Using the viewfinder You can :,@1st IEXPOSUREI and IFADERI while using the viewfinder by having the LCD screen rotated 180 degrees and closed with the screen facing out. (!) Make sure the _ (Movie) lamp lights up. @ Close the LCD screen with the screen facing Otlt. [_ appears. ® Touch IW_I. [Set LCD off?] appears on filescreen. (_) Touch [YES]. The LCD screml is turned off. (_) Touch the LCD screen while checking the display in the viewfinder. [EXPOSUREI, etc. are displayed.
MEDIA SET Settings for discs and "Memory Duo" @ PRINT (FORIAT/FINALIZE/UNFINALIZE, Prints still images in the disc using the PictBridge compliant printer. PRINT Prints still images Duo" using the in the "Memory PictBridge scrcen when automatically Stick appears device 62. on tim in tile ibllowing: [_ PLAY/EDIT is pressed connecting your C_l[llcorder with tile USB cable. when See page 64 for details on selecting setup items. See page SELECT] etc.) compliant printer.
STANDARD SET Settingswhilerecording ona discor other basicsettings (RECMODE/LCD/VF SET/USB SPEED, etc.) The default settings are marked with P,'. The indicators in parentheses appear when the item is selected. See page 64 for details on selecting setup items. You can select whether to play, back audio recorded using ()tiler devices with dual sound or slereo Sollnd. b, STEREO Plays back with main and sub sound (or stereo sound). 1 S _r quah Y( ! u can elec an ima>e fi'om three levels.
_ $_NDARD SET {c0_i_e_} N VFWIDEDISP The recorded picture will not be alTccted even when yott change the setting. the brightness (_) Acljust the brightness ratio P,"LETTER BOX Nornml N LCD BRIGHT You can a@tst screell. You c:m select how a 16:9 (wide) aspect picture appears in the viewfinder. setting (standard type of screen) SOUEZE(Squeeze) of the LCD Expands the picture vertically if black bands at the top and bottom in 16:9 (wide) aspect ratio are undesirable. with [_B/[J_. @ Touch [_.
DATERIME You can select the number of thumbnails that appear on the VISUAL INDEX screen. Thumbnail (_ Glossary (p. 142) _'ZOOM [_Date LINK Change the nmilbcr of thmnhnails (6 or 12) with the zoom lever on your camcorder.* [_Time 61MARES CAMERADATA Displays Movie thumbnails of 6 images. 121MARES Displays thumbnails of 12 images. * You can operate with the zoom buoons on the LCD flanle or on the Rmnote Conmmnder.
_ $_NDARD SET {c0_i_e_} The default sellin_ is [ON] so that yuu can use tile supplied Remote Commander/p.51 ). • Sel to [OFF] to prcvenl your camcorder hom responding to a command senl by other device's rClllOl e control • The setting returns Iv)[ONI when you set the POWER swilch 1oOFF (CHG) lor more tbn 12 _5min The camcorder is automatically turned off when you do not operate your camcorder R)r more than appruximately 5 minutes. NEVER The off. camcorder is not automatically turned hollrs.
TIME/LANGU. (CLOCK SET/AREA SET/LANGUAGE, etc.) See page 64 for details on selecting setup items. See page 27. You can a([iust a time difference without stopping tile clock. Set your local area using A/V when using your camcorder overseas. Refer to the World time difference on page 129. You can change this setting without stopping the clock. Set to [ON] to move the time forward one hOUE You can select tile language to be used on the LCD screen.
CustomizingPersonalMenu You can add desired setup items to Personal Meuu, aud custoulize Persuual Meuu settings. This is com'euieut if you add frequently used setup items to Personal Menu. iiiiiiii !! 1 Touch _ -_ [P-MENU SET UP] -_ [DELETE]. iii! ! i i ! i i!! ! !i ii i i i i!! i! ii ii ii ii ii i If the desired setup item is not displayed, tuuch [_]/[_]. Yuu can add up to 27 selup ilems fur (Moxie), {l_ (Still) or l'_ PLAY/EDIT.
4 / Touch [_ --+ [P-MENU SET UP] -+ [SORT]. If tile desired setup item is not displayed touch [_/[_. 2 Touch the setup item you want to move. 3 Touch [B/[77 to move the setup item to the desired place. 4 Touch I_. To sort more items, repeat step 2 to 4. =_. 5 Touch [END]--_ [_]. • You cannot move [P-MENU SET UP]. ¢D ¢/a €= = g; Touch _ --+ [P-MENU SET UP] --_ [RESET] -+ [YES] -+ [YES] -+ IxT.
Copyingthe still images You can club recorded still images from a "Memory Stick Duo" to a disc orfrom a disc to a "Memory Stick Duo." • Use the AC Adaptor as power source to prevent your camcorder fronl running out of power during operation during copying. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during copying. 5 Touch F6FI -* [YES]. hnage copying starls. co?Y_O Igl Touch _x_mn_...2,3 ::::::::::::::::::_ DE] when [Completed.] appears.
O Touch _ when [Completed.] appears. Make sure to insert tilerecorded DVD and "Memory Stick Duo" into your camcorder. 1 SlidethePOWER your camcorder PLAY/EDIT. 2 Touch switchtoturnon and press [] lab appears in tile VISUAL INDEX screen. Toc0pyall thestillimageson theDVD Touch [COPY ALL "_ ] in step 3. • II sometimes takes lime when copying a number of slill images. =r_ tab, then [EDIT]. • When [Not enough memory space.I appears, delele unnecessary images (p.
Deletingstill imagesfrom the "Memory Stick Duo" Make sure to insert the recorded Slick Dtm" into your camcorder. 1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder PLAY/EDIT. 2 Touch _ 3 Touch [EDIT]. 4 Touch 5 "Memory and press [] tab. [DELETE]. Touch the still image to be deleted. Tile selected scene is marked with 4. Press and hold tile image on tile LCD screen to confirm tile image. Touch [_ to return to the previous screen. • You call selecl 6 Touch • _rL)ll it.
Editingthe original data Using DVD-RWs recorded inVR triode, you can delete pictures or divide movies on the disc with your camcorder. Make sure to insert the recorded disc into 5 Touch IBN] -* • You canllOt [YES]. l-eCover an il]lage Oil c*d yOll de]ere it. your camcorder. Original _ Glossary (p.142) Todeleteall moviesor stillimageson 1 SlidethePOWER your camcorder PLAY/EDIT.
Creatingthe Playlist Editil+_ the +H_i++Ndata El When you touch _,it changesto and the ol_erational buttons be]ow appear. A Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of tile still images and movies that you haxe selected. The original scenes are not changed even though you edit or delete the scenes in the Playlist. Playlist (_' Glossary (p.142) Make sure to insert tile recorded disc into Returns to the beginning of the _lectcd movie.
5 Touch _ 3 Touch -_ [YES]. [ERASE]. _sumJn ,4 ='1" Select the 6 the scene to be deleted from list. Touch [YES] to see the Playlist or [NO] to return to _ or =_ tab. The selected Toaddall the moviesonthe disc at the same time Touch [ I_ ADD ALL] in step 3. scene is marked with 4. Press and hold tile image on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch [_] to return to tile previous screen. 5 Touch [_ --+ [YES].
8rea_ia# the NayHst (aa_ti_ued) 4 Select /I €'1" Select the scene to be moved. 5 ,_ _ o_ ...... 5 to be divided. Tile playback of the selected scene starts. Touch at the point want Tile selected scene is marked with 4. Press and hold tile image on tile LCD screen to confirm tile image. Touch I_q to return to the previous screen. the scene Tile _ to divide movie the movie where you into scenes. patlses. Touch I_. Touch to display hmctional buttons.
Playingthe Playlist | 2 Touch Make sure Io insert Ihe disc on which Ihe _ tab --* [EDIT] --* Playlisl is added into your camcorder. [PHOTOMOVIE]. 4 / 3 Touch [YES]. All of the still images on tile disc are converted to a single movie file, and added to _ tab. A movie converted frmn still images is shown with I_ on the upper right.
Dubbing, Pri_ng Dubbingto VCR/DVDdevices You can copy pictures played back on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD recorders. After dubbing them to an HDD (hard disc drive) vide() recorder, you can ei!joy images stored on the hard disk of tile recorder. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using tile supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p.21 ). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with tile devices to be connected.
4 | 2 Insert the recorded camcorder. SlidethePOWER disc into your switchtoturnon your camcorder PLAY/EDIT. and press [] Set [TV TYPE] :Jccording to the playhack device 1p.52). 3 Insert the recording media for your VCR or DVD recorder. If your recording de'rice has an input selector, set it to the input mode. A _1, Connect your camcorder to the VCR/DVD device with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) [] or the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) [_.
Recordingimagesfrom a TV or VCR/DVDdevice You can record caulcorder. pictures or TV programs from a VCR, TV or DVD device onto a disc using your Connect your camcorder to tile wall outlet using tile supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p.21 ). Rel'er also to the instruction manuals supplied with tile devices to be connected. (5%11ow1 A/V jack @ ® S VIDEO VIDEO O O AUDIO VCRs, DVD devices or TVs .......
1 Connect your camcorder to the TV or VCR/DVD device with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) [] 8 Touch _ jacks Touch [END]. If you are recording from a VCR/ DVD device, insert the cassette or disc into the playback device. 3 at the point you want to stop recording. 9 2 [REC] at the point you want to start recording. or the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) []. • Connect your c_,mcorder to tile output oi a TV or VCR/DVD device.
Printingrecordedstill images (PictBridge compliant printer) You can print out still images using a PictBridge compliant printer without connecthlg tile camcorder to a computer. • Wc cannot guarantee lhe operalion of models that arc not PictBridge compatible. _Pictgridge Connect your cmncorder to tile w:dl outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation. Insert tile disc or "Memory Stick Duo" oil which still images are stored into your camcorder and turn oil the power of the printer.
• Do not attempt the li_)llowing operations when [] is on the screen. The operations may not be performed properly. Operate the POWER Disconnect printer. Slide switch. the USB cable the disc cover OPEN Remove the +'Memory c_lmcorder+ • If the printer cable stops (supplied), _lnd restart wo_ing, Duo" fl_m disconnect _om a still image fl+om the switch. Stick mrn the printer tile operation • If you print (supplied) offand your the USB on again the beginning.
Jacksto connectexternaldevices [] Active lnterl':,ce Shoe /J _,_#,_osh00 Tile Active htterface Shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light, a flash, or a microphone. The accessory can be turned on or eff as you operate the POWER switch oil your camcorder. Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with your accessory for details. • Tile Active lnterliLce Shoe has a salety device lor fixing the instafled accessory securcly.
Using _ go_9_N#eg Beforereferringto the "First StepGuide"onyour computer When you install the Picture Package ur Neru Express 6 suftware on a Windows computer from the supplied CD-ROM. you can enjoy the following operations by connecting yuur camcorder to your computer. • The Macintosh computer does not supportthe supplied Picture Package and Nero Express 6 software. • \'ou can copy tile still images when connecting your camcorder to tile Macintosh computer with tile USB cable.
Bsfo_e rsferH_ to the °'First Stop ONd÷" o_ ys_ comNR÷_(co_th_e_} (This must be provided ili!iiii!i iiiii{i;il;ii ! !i ii¸ ii: ,iii!iii i ; ! ! iii! !i !Others: ias standard) ! _! (USB) i! !! port !! !i!ii!ii!ii!ii!ii!ii!ii!ii!ii!ii @ WhenusingWindowscomputer When using Picture Package on a computer OS: Microsofi Whldows 2000 Prolcssiona] / Windows XP Home Edition / Windows XP Professional Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded.
Installingsoftware and "First Step Guide" You need to install the software to your Wittdows computer before connecting your camcorder to the computer. The installation is required only for the first time. Contettts to be ittstalled attd procedures may differ depending oil your OS. 1 Confirm that your camcorder connected 2 Turn to the Click [Install]. • Depending on tile operating system on the computer, a message appears nolil}Ang you that 'First Step Guide".
_staHi_ 7 software a_d "First Step Gui_e" (co_ti_ed} Read [License Agreement], check [I accept the terms of the license agreement] when you agree, then click [Next]. 8 Select where to save the software, then click [Next]. 4 ,4 / / Click [Next], then follow the onscreen instructions to install the "First Step Guide." Depending on tile computer, this screen may nol be displayed. In such a case. skip to step 12.
(_) (:lick [Next[. 15Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of your computer. (_) (:lick IFinish]. 14Make sure [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.] is checked, then click [Finish]. • For connecting your camcorder to the computer, see "First Step Guide" in the supplied CD-ROM. • If you haxe any questions about PicturePackage. see "For inquires about this softw are" (p. 104). You can copy the still images from the "Memory Stick Duu" to the Macintosh computer.
Viewing"First Step Guide" To view "First Step Guide" on your computer. Microsoft lnternet Explorer Vet.6.0 or later is recommended. Double-click the g,a* icon on the desklop. ::: :: ::7: • You can also start by selecting [Start], [Programs] ([All Programs] for Windows XP), [Picture Packagel, and [First Step Guidel, then start up [First Step Guidel.
Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, remove the power source and contact your Sony dealer. The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the _all outlet or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it afler about 1 minute, lfthe fimctions still do not work_ press the RESET button (p.
T_s@tsshsstisS (ssstisssd) Your camcorder gets warm. • This is because the power has been turned on for a hmg time. This is not a malfunction. off your camcorder and leave it lk_ra while in a cool place. The power does not turn on. • The battery pack ix not attached (p.21). to the camcorder. • The battery or running pack is discharged Attach a chal'ged hattery pack to the camcorder low. Charge the battery • The plug of file AC Adaptor has been disconnected outlet (p.21).
A problem occurs when the camcorder is connected to the AC Adaptor. • Turn off tile power, and disconnect the AC Adaptor from tile wall outlel. Then, connect it again. An unknown picture appears on the screen. • The camcordcr is in [DEMO MO DE] (p.76). Touch the LCD screen or insert a disc or"Memory Stick Duo" to cancel [DEMO MODEl. An unknown indicator appears on the screen. • They may be WarlXilxg indicators or messages (p. 123). The picture remains on the LCD screen.
T_o_bleshso_i_y/_s_i_ed) The disc cannot be removed. • • • • Make sure the pm_er source (battery pack or AC Adaptor) is connected correctly (p.21). Remove the battery pack from the camcorder, then attach it again (p.22). Attach a charged batte U pack to the camcorder (p.21). The disc is damaged or is dirty with fingerprints, etc. In this case, it may take up to 10 minutes to remove the disc. • The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high.
The data file name is not indicated • Only the tile name is displayed standard. correctly. it"the directory structure does not conform to the maivcrsal • The file is damaged. • The file format The data is not supported file name on your camcorder (p.I 31 ). on your camcorder (p.131). flashes. • The tile is damaged. • The file format Refer is not supported also to "Adjusting Pressing the image START/STOP dttring or PHOTO recording" does • Tbe playback screen appears.
T_s@_sshsstisS (ssstisssd} The flash does not work. • You cannot record with the flash with: During recording movies ]SUPER NSl [COLOR SLOW SI [D. EFFECT] [[] BURST] The conversion lens (optkmal) attached • Even if auto flash or _fi) (Auto redeye reduction) is selecte& you cannot use the internal flash with: NightShot [SPOTLIGHTL [SUNSET&MOON] or [LANDSCAPE] in [PROGRAM AE] [EXPOSURE] [SPOT METER] The external flash (optional) does not work.
Refer also to "Setup The auto focus items" does • Set [FOCUS] not conditions does • [STEADYSHOT] to ION]. back light are not suitable lk)r auto focus. Adjust the lk)cus manually to IONI (p.72). may not work for an excessive function does not • The back light function is canceled ]SPOT METER] (p.68). camera shake even if [STEADYSHOT] band appears when • This occurs when the contrast a nmlfunction.
T_s_Neshsstiss (ssstisssd) Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p.72). The supplied Remote Commander does not function. • Set [REMOTE CTRL] to ION] (p.80). • lnsertabatteryintothebatteryholderwiththe+/ polarities correctly matching the +/ marks /p. 137). • Remove my obstructions between the Remote Commander and the remote sensor. • Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting.
No sound or only a low sound • Set IMULTI-SOUNDI is heard to ISTEREOI when playing back a disc. (p.77). • Turn up the volume (p.43). • Sound is not output when the LCD screen is closed. • When you record sound with [MICREF be difficult to hear. You cannot play back • Clean the LEVELI disc or a disc cannot the disc using the clc_ming cloth (supplied, Open the LCD screen. (p.77) set to [LOWI, the recorded be recognized. p.130). • Finalize the disc (p.54).
T_s_b_sshsstisS {ssstisssd) You cannot use [PROGRAM AE]. • You cannot use [PROGRAM AE] togclher with: NightShot [SUPER NSI [COLOR SLOW SI [OLD MOVIEI • [SPORTS[ will not work when the POWER switch is set to _ You cannot (Still). use [SPOT METER]. • You cannot use [SPOT METER[ together with: NightShot ISUPER NSI [COLOR SLOW S] • If you set [PROGRAM AE], [SPOT METER] is automatically set to [AUTO]. You cannot use [EXPOSURE].
[COLOR SLOW S] does not operate correctly. • [COLOR SLOW S] may not operate correctly in total darkness. Use NightShot or [SUPER NS]. • You cannot use [COLOR SLOW S] together with: [FADER] [D. EFFECT] [PROGRAM AE] [EXPOSURE] [SPOT METER] You cannot use [_ SELF-TIMER]. • You cannot use 1_ SELF-TIMERI together with [FADERI. You cannot use [FADER]. • You cannot use [FADER] together _qth: [SUPER NS] [COLOR SLOW S] [D. EFFECT] You cannot use [D. EFFECT]. • You cannot use [D.
T_o_N÷shso_i_S/_o_i_ued) You cannot Unable edit a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW with your camcorder. to edit. • There arc no images recorded • Unable to edit because • You cannot Scenes cannot on the disc. of the condition edit an image protected be added in the of the image. on another de; ice. Playlist. • The disc is fldL or the _Mdcd scenes exceed 999. Delete unnccessal)' images by converting them to a movie IPhotomovie, p.90). A movie cannot be divided.
Prints cannot be made using a PictBridge printer. • Your printer may not print images recorded using olher devices. This is not a malfunction. You cannot delete an image. • You cannot delete images fiom a DVD-R. • With a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW_ you can only delete the most recently recorded image (p.48). • You cannot delete images fl*oma "Memory Stick Duo" that has been protected with another device. Unable to copy still images.
T_s_b_sshsstisS (ssstisssd} The Deep sounds for 5 seconds. • The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and k, avc it for a while in a cool place. • Moisture condensation has occurred with the disc. Turn off your cam(order and leave it for about 1hour, then turn on your cam(order again (p.135). • Some problems have occurred in your cam(order. Remove the disc and insert it again, then operate your cam(order again. Unable to unfinalize.
(_ Double-click For Windows [Seuings], Click [Starl], 2 Click [Syslem]. The Click _ [Semp.exe]. 2000 1 3 [Driver] [System Properlies] [Hardware] Ihen Panel]. [Conlrol window appears. tab. 4 Click [Device Manager]. The [Device Manager] window appears. 5 Make sure Ihat [SONY DDX-C 1002 USB Device] appears in [DVD/CD-ROM drives], [Generic volulne] in [Slorage volumes], and [USB Mass Storage Device] in [Universal Serid Bus controllers] respeclively.
T_s_btsshsstisS (ssstisssd} (_) Double-click An error message computer. [Driver] appears _ [Setup.exe]. ÷ _ F_Dpydsk one,oilers when you place the supplied CD-ROM in your • Set the computer display as lbllows: 800 x 600 dots or more, High Color (16 bits, 65 000 colors) or more You cannot use the supplied CD-ROM on a Macintosh computer.
• The computer does not recognize the "Memory Stick Duo" during camcorder operation such as disc playback or editing. Finish camcorder operation before connecting the camcorder to the computer again. [Cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected] or [Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with USB connected] appears on the screen of your camcorder. • You cannot start or cancel Easy Handycam operation while the USB cable is connected. Disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder first.
T_o_sshsstisS The "First (ssstisssd} Step Guide" is not displayed correctly. • Follow the procedure below and rct_u to "First Step (kddc" (FirstStcpGuidc.pdf). 1 PhJce the supplied CD-ROM 2 Double-click 3 Right-click in the disc drive of your computer. [My Computer]. [PICTUREPACKAGE] (Disc drive)*. *Drive names (such as rE:)) may vary depending 4 Click [Explorer]. 122 5 Double=click [FirstStepGuide]. 6 Double-click the desired 7 Double-click "FirstStepGuide.pdf." language lk)lder.
Warningindicatorsandmessages E:20:r-IN / E:31:r-IN / E:40:r-IN / E:61 :r-IN / E:62:r-IN / E:91 :r-IN / E:94:r-IN If indicators appear uu tile 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, cuntact yuur Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • ,_.malfimction that you cannot service has occurred. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
WarN_ iadicato_s a_ r_\_ (Battery Slow level messa_÷s {_a_tia_ad} ._ (Warning flash)* warning) flashing • The battery pack is nearly Slow flashing used up. • Still charging. • Depending on the operating environitlent or battery conditions, _L\_ may flash, even if there are approximately 20 minutes remaining. [] (Moisture condensation Fast flashing • There is something wrong with the fl:lsh.
• Moisture condensation [] Moisturecondensation. Turn off for @ "=Disc finalized. disc. Cannot record on • A finalized DVD-R cannot bc recorded. Use a new disc. 1H. (p.135) [] Condensation, Cannot open, Remove disc later. (p. 135) @ _--Need to unfinalize disc. • To record on the finalized DVD-RW (VIDEO mode), unlinalize it (p.61). • Disc [,FJ Overheated. disabled. Recording on disc n'=JOverheated. later. Cannot open. Cannot change movie aspect ratio on DVD+RW. (p.62) Records movies in 16:9.
WarN_g iadicatars and messa_÷s {ca_ia_ed} • "Memory _ Reinsert the Memory Stick. • You will have to lbrmat the "Memory Stick Duo" 1p.76), or delete them using your comptlter. Stick Duo" • Reinsert the "Memory Stick Duo" a few times. If even then the indicator flashes, the "Memory Stick Duo" can be damaged. Try with another "Memory Stick Duo." This is a read-only Memory type of Memory • A type of "Memory Stick Duo" incompatible with your camcorder is inserted (p.I 31).
• Lens cover Cannot divide. Lens cover not fully open. Turn power off then on. (p.24) Lens cover is not closed. Turn the power off once. (p.24/ • You cannot divide still images converted to a movie with _. • You cannot divided a movie that is extremely short. Data protected. • The disc has been protected _ith another device. • EasyHandycam Cannot start Easy Handycam. (p.33/ Cannot cancel Easy Handycam. 1p.33t Cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected. 1p.33) Copy inhibit.
/k/di::rma/ _torm_::on Usingyourcamcorderabroad Power supply You can use your camcorder in any countries/ ruNions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V. 50160 Hz range. Use a commercially axaJlable AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b]. J AC-L200 J [a] [b] OnTVcolorsystems Your camcorder is an NTSC system-based camcorder. If you want to view the playback picture on a TV.
Setting to the local time You can easily set the clock to tile local time by setting a time dill'erence when using your camcorder abroad. Set [AREA SET] and [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME in the _ TIME/ LANGU. (p.27). World time difference '1!+2+3+4i+5 -2[-1 \ 1 GMT Lisbon, London 17 +11:00 Solomon Is. 2 +01 ://O Berlin, Paris 18 +12:00 Fiji, Wellington 3 +02:110 Helsinki, Cairo 19 12:011 Eniwetok, Kwajalein 4 +03:00 Moscow, Nairobi 20 1l:0(/ Midway Is.
Aboutthe disc See page 16 for the details of discs which you can use with your camcorder. Notes on use • Hold tile disc by its edge while supporting the cemer hole lightly. Do not touch the recording side (the opposite of the printed side when using a single-sided disc). • Before shooting, be sure to rmuove dust and fingerpriuts from the disc with the cleauing cloth supplied with your camcorder. Otherwise you may not be able to record or play normally in some situations using that disc.
Aboutthe"MemoryStick" A "Memory Stick" is a compact, portable ]C recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds the capacity of a floppy disk. You can use only a "Memory Stick Duo." which is about the half size of a standard "Memory Stick" in your camcorder. However. appearance oil the list below does not guarantee the operation of all types of "Memory Stick Duo" in your camcorder.
Abs__h_Nem_ Stick"{_o_i_e_l N 0n a location foruse Wllen Do not use or keep the "Metnory in the following locations. Stick Duo" • Places sutjecl to cxlrcmely high temperature. such as a car parked outside ill file summer, • Places under direct sunlight. • Places with exlrcnlely high hunlidily or subjecl 1o corrosive gases. N On the Memory StickDuoAdaptor After inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. you can use it with a standard "Memory Stick" compliant device.
Aboutthe"InfoLITHIUM" batterypack This unit is compatible wilh an "Inlk_LITHIUM" battery pack (P series). Your camcorder operates only with an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. "hffoLITHIUM" P series battery packs have the ('_),_,ou,,,,,,Qnlark. What is an "InfoLITHIUM" pack? battery An "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack is :, lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor/ charger (optional).
ab+st ths qsf+LgSNN" batts+_pask/s+stiss÷_) Battery life • Tim battcJy lilc is limhed. little by little time passes, shortened Please storcd, in which capacity the available pack has reached lil_: varies lhe operaling each batlery battery a probable buy a new battery • The battery 134 When considerably, the battery Battery as you use it more and more. cruise drops and as time is is that the end of its lilac. pack. according condilions, pack t<) how it is and cnvironmcnt is used.
Maintenanceand precautions Onuseandcare • Do nol use or store the accidentally C_tlncorder and in fl_e lfllowing locations. Anywhere extremely hot or cold. Nc_er leave fl_em exposed to temperatures +tbove 6tt°C / 140°F), such as under direct sunlight, near healers or in +acar parked in the sun. They m+ty mallhnction or become delormcd. Near strong magnetic felds or mecllanical vibration. The camcorder may mallhncfion. Near strong radio waves or radiation.
Naistssasss ass presa_[tisss {ssstisss_} N How to prevent moisture condensation When you bring your camcorder lbom a cold place into a warm place, pitt your camcorder in a plastic bag and seal it tightly. Remove the bag when the air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature (after about one hour). @ Touch IgJggff01--+ [SETUP] ---* k_g4 STANDARD SET --+ [CALIBRATION]. On the LCD screen (_) Touch the "×' displayed a thin object such as a Slick Duo _.
Onthe pickup lens • Do not touch tile lens inside file disc cover. Keep the disc co_er closed except when inscrfing and removing the disc. to k_p dust oul. • When your canlcorder does nol work because tile pickup lens is dirty, clean it with a blower (not supplied). Do not touch the pickup lens dire(fly during cleaning because this may cause the canlcorder to lllallunctioll.
Naistssasss ass pr÷sa_[tisss {ssstisss_} WARNING Battery may recharge, explode • A button-type in the Remotc od/er • When than Do not dispose or llle CR2025. balrcry dislance may shorten, becomes of tile Remole or lhe Remote weak, explosion. 138 battery may prcscnl tile Commander Collllnander hmction properly. In this cuse. replace with a Sony CR2025 lithium batlery. anolher of in fire. lithium bauery (CR2025) is used Commander.
Specifications System Video compression format MPEG2/JPEG (Still images) Audio compressionformat Dolby Digital 2/5,1 ch Dolb 5 Digital 5,1 Creator Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable discs 8cm DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+RW Recordieg format Movie DVD-R: DVD-VIDEO DVD-RW: DVD-VIDEO (VIDEO mode). D¥ D-Video Recording (VR mode) DVD+RW: DVD+RW Video Still image Exi1.1 Vcr.2.2 Recordie{I/playback time HQ:Approx. 20 rain SP: Approx. 30 rain LP: Approx. 61t rain Viewfinder Electric viewfinder color Image device 5.
Operating temperature 0°C to + 40°C (32°F to 104_'F) Operating temperature ()°c to + 40%" 132°F to 104°F) Storage temperature -20°C to + 60%" (-4°F to + 140°F) Type Li-ion Dimensions (Approx.) 66 x 90 x 143ram 12 5/8 x 3 5/8 x 5 3/4 in.) (wxhxd/ Design and specifications without notice. Mass (Approx.) 510 g (l lb 1 oz) main unit only 590 g ( 1 lb 4 oz) including tile NP-FP60 rechargeable battery pack and disc Supplied accessories See page 20. ACAdaptorAC-L200 Power requirements AC 100 - 240 V.
Gk_ssary,#t_ex Glossary @ 12cmdisc A disc _ith a diameter of 12cm. You cannot use ]2cm discs with this DVD Handycam. @ 5.1ch surround sound DVD-R A system that plays back sound on 6 spe&ers, 3 at the front (left, right and center/ and 2 at the rear (right and left) with an additional low-pass subwool_:rcounted as a //.l channel for frequencies of 12//Hz or lower. The subwoofer is only counted as 0.1 channel because its playback bmd is narrow.
G_ossary(c0_tim_÷_/ IVIPEG2 N MPE(I stands for Moving Picture Experts Group, lhe group of standards for the coding (image cmnpression) of video (movie) and audio. There ire MPEGI (standard definition) and MPEG2 (high definilkm) formats. DVD Handycam records movies ill MPEG2 format.
Index Numerics 1(.:9 WIDE Butlon-type lithium battery ............................................ ...................... 31, (,2 4:3 ................................... 4ch microphone 5.1-channel recording sunound 44 ......44 sound .............................................. 8cm DVD .................................... 44 .............................. 14 C CALIBRATION DATA CAMERA SET ..................... A Charging A/V connecting c_ble ..................................
H N Help ...................................... 99 Macintosh ............................. 15, 100 Main sound ........................... High-speed transb:r...... ONE PUSH .......................... Holding the camcorder ......... 24 Maintenance HQ ........................................ MEDIA SET ......................... 77 'Memory I lcon.......Se_ Div)lm, itulicators ....................... 77 135 Stick". ............ 6, 131 69 Operation confirmation beep .........................
Computer ....................... Previou_a/next 36, 37, 43 AE ............ ... See items STILL 68, 114 ........................... P.MENU Setup P_ gsotlgll Menu 73 file Setup Rechargeable battery pack ........................ Recordable ,bee B_lttu 3 still images ......... 73 Recording ........................ 34, 40 Recording lk>rmat ............ 16, 29 Slide show ............................ Slide show button Recording REC time MODE REDEYE LAMP) 47, 80 ...............
WHITE Wide FADER ................... angle ............................ WIDE SELECT Windows .................... ............................. WIPE .................................... World time Wrile-prolect dilli_rence 74 44 31 100 74 ........ tab ................. 129 131 z 146 Zoom .................................... 44 Zoom lever. 44 ..........................
Ontrademarks Notes on the License • 'Hmldycaln" and I-II.a'_--a'_,lqrl mc registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • 'Memory Stick," _. _, 'Memory Stick Duo," MEMOR¥_iTIgK1]110,'Memo]3' Stick PRO Duo," MEMDR¥5TIEKPRO rill0, 'MagicGate," IVlA'_.il IC GZ_'TE, "MagicGale Memory Stick" and "MagicGale Memory Stick Duo" are trademmks of Sony Corporalion.
Additional information onthis product and answers tofrequently asked questions can befound atour Customer Supp(m Website. http://www.sony.net/ US Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
