2-661-364-11(1)
Enjoying with your
Getting Started
Easy
/Playback
Operating Guide
Editing on DVD Handycam
DCR-DVD404E/DVD405E/DVD805E
© 2006 Sony Corporation
Read this first
Before operating the unit, please read this
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future
reference.
For the customers in Europe
WARNING
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard. Use of
controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
ATTENTION
The electromagnetic fields at the specific
frequencies may influence the picture and
sound of this camcorder.
This product has been tested and found
compliant with the limits set out in the EMC
Directiveforusingconnection cables shorter
than 3 meters. (9.8 feet)
Replace the battery with the specified type
only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result.
FORCUSTOMERSINTHEUNITED
KINGDOM
Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism
causes data transfer to discontinue midway
(fail), restart the application or disconnect
and connect the communication cable (USB,
etc.) again.
NOTICE ON THE SUPPLIED AC
ADAPTOR
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is
fitted to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.
Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to
be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the
supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI
toBS1362(i.e.,markedwith
or mark)
must be used. If the plug supplied with this
equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be
sure to attach the fuse cover after you change
the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse
cover.
This symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product shall
not be treated as household waste. Instead it
shall be handed over to the applicable
collection pointfor therecyclingofelectrical
and electronic equipment.
If you should lose the fuse cover, please
contact your nearest Sony service station.
By ensuring this product is disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment
and human health, which could otherwise be
caused by inappropriate waste handling of
this product. The recycling of materials will
help to conserve natural resources.
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For more detailed information about
recycling of thisproduct, please contactyour
local Civic Office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be
Applicable Accessories: Remote
Commander
determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
For customers in the U.S.A.
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
If you have any questions about this product,
you may call:
– Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
Sony Customer Information Center
1-800-222-SONY (7669).
The number below is for the FCC related
matters only.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
Regulatory Information
The supplied interface cable must be used
with the equipment in order to comply with
the limits for a digital device pursuant to
Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DCR-DVD805E
Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA
92127 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
“Battery pack”
THISDEVICECOMPLIESWITHPART15
OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS
SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO
CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY
NOT CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE, AND(2)THIS DEVICE
MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE
RECEIVED, INCLUDING
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE
UNDESIRED OPERATION.
Note
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmfulinterference
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Whenusinga“MemoryStickDuo”with
“Memory Stick” compatible
equipment
Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo”
into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.
Notes on use
Your camcorder is supplied with two
kinds of operations guides.
– “Operating Guide” (This manual)
– “FirstStepGuide”forusingyourcamcorderwith
the computer connected (stored on the supplied
CD-ROM)*
Memory Stick Duo Adaptor
* The DCR-DVD404E does not include “First
Step Guide” because it does not support a
computer connection.
On the discs you can use in your
camcorder
On using the camcorder
• Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts.
You can use 8cm DVD-Rs, 8cm DVD-RWs
and 8cmDVD+RWs only. Use the discs with
Viewfinder
LCD screen
Onthetypesof“MemoryStick”youcan
use in your camcorder
There are two sizes of “Memory Stick.” You
can use “Memory Stick Duo” marked with
Battery
or
• The camcorder is not dustproofed,
dripproofed or waterproofed. See
“MemoryStickDuo”(Thissizecanbeusedwithyour
camcorder)
• To prevent discs from being broken or
recorded pictures from being lost, do not
do the following when either of the
respective lamps of the POWER switch
“Memory Stick”
(You cannot use it in your camcorder.)
– toremovethebatterypackorACAdaptor
from the camcorder.
– to apply mechanicalshock or vibration to
the camcorder.
• Before connecting your camcorder to
another device with a USB cable etc., be
sure to insert the connector plug in the
properdirection. Ifyouinserttheconnector
plug forcibly in the wrong direction, the
terminal may be damaged, or this may
cause a malfunction of your camcorder.
• You cannot use any type of memory card
except “Memory Stick Duo.”
• “Memory Stick PRO” and “Memory Stick
PRO Duo” can beused only with “Memory
Stick PRO” compatible equipment.
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Notes on the Setup items, LCD screen,
viewfinder, and lens
• A setup item that is grayed out is not
available under the current recording or
playback conditions.
• The LCD screen and the viewfinder are
manufactured using extremely high-
precisiontechnology,soover99.99%ofthe
pixels are operational for effective use.
However, there may be some tiny black
pointsand/orbrightpoints(white,red,blue,
or green in color) that appear constantly on
the LCD screen and the viewfinder. These
points are normal.
On recording
• Before starting to record, test the recording
function to makesure the picture and sound
are recorded without any problems. You
cannot delete images once you record them
on a DVD-R. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW
• Compensation for the contents of
recordings cannot be provided, even if
recording or playback is not possible due
to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage
media, etc.
• TV color systems differ depending on the
countries/regions. To view your recordings
on a TV, you need a PAL system-based TV.
• Television programs, films, video tapes,
and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials
may be contrary to the copyright laws. You
cannotdubcopyrightprotectedsoftwareon
your camcorder.
Black point
White, red, blue or
green point
On this manual
• The images of the LCD screen and the
viewfinder used on this manual are
captured using a digital still camera, and
thus may appear different from what you
see.
• Design and specifications of recording
mediaandaccessoriesaresubjecttochange
without notice.
• The illustrations used on this manual are
based on the model DCR-DVD405E.
• Disc in this Operating Guide refers to 8cm
DVD discs.
• Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder,
orthelenstodirectsunlightforlongperiods
of timemay causemalfunctions. Becareful
when placing the camera near a window or
outdoors.
• Donotaimatthe sun. Doing somightcause
your camcorder to malfunction. Take
pictures of the sun only in low light
conditions, such as at dusk.
• Available operations depend on the disc
used. The following marks are used for the
different DVD formats.
DVD
+RW
• The on-screen displays in each local
language are used for illustrating the
operating procedures. Change the screen
language before using your camcorder if
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About the Carl Zeiss lens
YourcamcorderisequippedwithaCarlZeiss
lens, which was developed jointly by Carl
Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation,
and produces superior images.
It adopts the MTF* measurement system for
video cameras and offers a quality typical of
a Carl Zeiss lens.
Also, the lens for your camcorder is T*-
coated to suppress unwanted reflections and
faithfully reproduce colors.
* MTF stands for Modulation Transfer
Function. The number value indicates the
amountof lightfrom a subject coming into
the lens.
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Table of Contents
Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture
Playback .................................................................................................40
Recording
8
Playback
Recording/playback
Making the disc compatible with playback on DVD devices or
Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions
STILL SET.........................................................................................70
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Settings for discs and “Memory Stick Duo”
Settings while recording on a disc or other basic settings
Copying the still images..........................................................................82
Editing the original data ..........................................................................85
Creating the Playlist................................................................................ 86
Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device
Printing recorded still images (PictBridge compliant printer)
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Enjoying with your DVD Handycam
What you can do with your DVD Handycam
Your DVD Handycam records image data on 8cm DVD*.
It is more convenient than video tape and far more versatile.
Taking beautiful shots easily
Recorded images are stored in empty areas on the
disc so there is no risk that valuable recordings are
accidentally overwritten.
Since no rewinding is necessary prior to recording,
you can start shooting any time you desire.
A disc can store both movie and still images.
• Stillimagescanberecordedonthediscor“MemoryStick
Duo.”
You can find a scene quickly using a VISUAL
The VISUAL INDEX screen allows you to check
disc content at a glance. All you have to do is touch
the scene you want to view.
The disc does not wear out no matter how many
times you play it back. The precious moments you
have captured on disc last forever.
Records widescreen format and 5.1ch surround
You can record high quality widescreen images on a wide
LCD screen that shows the same 16:9 angle of view as a
wide TV. Realistic 5.1ch surround sound can also be
directly recorded onto the disc.
*
DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is a high-capacity optical disc.
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A recorded disc can be played back on a variety of devices
You can play back recorded and finalized** discs on a home
DVD device, DVD recorder or DVD drive of a computer that
supports 8cm disc.
When finalizing the disc, you can create still image slide
shows and DVD menus to enable quick access to scenes you
want to view.
50)
Images recorded in widescreen format can be played back
on a wide TV with complete panoramic effect. Discs are also
recorded with 5.1ch surround sound to provide full sound on
a home theater.
Connecting DVD Handycam to a computer
• Some models may not support a computer connection.
Image data can be quickly transferred to a computer
without requiring playback.
Computers with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) provide
even faster image transfer.
Picture Package, the software supplied with your DVD
Handycam allows you to add music and effects to create
your original DVD. Copying discs could not be easier
enabling you to share your precious moments with family
and friends.
** Finalizing: a process to make it possible to play back recorded DVD on other DVD devices (see page
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Choosing a disc
Your DVD Handycam is compatible with 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD+RW.
It does not support 12cm discs.
Recording format for DVD-RW
WhenyouuseaDVD-RW, you canchoosetherecordingformatfromVIDEOmodeorVR mode.
In this manual, VIDEO mode is indicated as
and VR mode as
.
A recording format that is compatible with most DVD devices, especially after
finalizing.
In VIDEO mode, only the most recent image can be erased.
A recording format that enables editing with your DVD Handycam (deleting and
rearranging the order of images).
A finalized disc can be played back in DVD devices that support VR mode*1.
Disc and recording formats
Disc format features
Figures in parentheses ( ) indicate page numbers.
DVD-R
DVD-RW
DVD+RW
Disc types and symbols
Symbols used in this manual
Both 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 movie can be
(29)
z
z
z
–
recorded on the same disc*2
Deleting the last recording immediately
Deleting recordings freely
(46)
(85)
(85)
–
–
–
z
–
z
z
z
z
–
Editing recordings on your camcorder
–
–
Using a disc repeatedly even if the disc
(60)
–
z
–
z
z
–
z
z*1
–
z
z
becomes full by formatting*3
Playing back recordings on other DVD
devices if you finalize the disc
*1
Playing back recordings on other DVD
devices even if you do not finalize the disc
*3
z*4
Creating the DVD menu when you finalize
the disc
(55)
z
z
–
z
*
*
1 Refer to the instruction manual of your DVD device to see whether it supports the VR mode of DVD-RW.
2 For still images, you can record them on the all types of discs.
*3 Formatting deletes all recordings and returns the recording medium to its original empty state. (p.60) Even
*4 Do not use a DVD+RW before finalizing in a computer as this may result in a malfunction.
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Recording time
Recording time per disc side
The minimum recording time is given in
parentheses.
Your DVD Handycam uses the VBR (Variable Bit
Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality
to suit the recording scene. This technology causes
fluctuations in the recording time of a disc.
Movie containing quickly moving and complex
images is recorded at a higher bit rate and this
reduces the overall recording time.
unit: min.
Recording mode
HQ (High Quality)
SP (Standard Play)
LP (Long Play)
Recording time
approx. 20 (18)
approx. 30 (18)
approx. 60 (44)
VBR
• The recording time for the movie drops when the disc also contains still images.
Disc use
For reliability durability of recording /playback, we recommend that you use Sony discs or discs
with an
*(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for your DVD Handycam.
• Using a disc other than above may cause the unsatisfactory recording/playback or you may not be able to
remove the disc from your DVD Handycam.
* Depending on the place you bought, the disc has a
mark.
Use of double-sided discs
Double-sided discs allow you to record both sides of a disc.
Recording on the A side
Place the disc in your DVD Handycam with the side with the
outwards until it clicks.
symbol at the center facing
Place the
symbol
facing outwards.
Recording is made on
the rear side.
symbol
• When using a double-sided disc, take care not to smudge the surface with fingerprints.
• When a double-sided disc is used in your DVD Handycam, recording/playback are performed on that side
only. You cannot switch to record on or play back the other side with the disc set to the DVD Handycam.
When recording/playback of one side is complete, remove the disc and turn it over to access the other side.
• The following operations are performed for each side of a double-sided disc.
– Formatting (p.60)
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Using your DVD Handycam
1Preparing
Select the disc that best suits your needs.
Repeated use of a disc
To save recorded
images
To use one disc
repeatedly
What would you like to do
after recording?
Deleting and editing Playing back
images in your DVD disc on a
Handycam
various DVD
devices
The disc can be
played back on
various DVD devices
The disc can be
played back even
without finalizing
*
Selectthemodeonyour
DVD Handycam and
2Shooting, deleting
and editing
You cannot
delete a
recorded
image.
Youcan deleteoredit You can only delete the
a recorded image
images you have just
3Viewing on your DVD Handycam
You can also connect it to a TV for viewing
Continued on the right page
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4Viewing on another DVD device
To view a disc recorded on your DVD Handycam on other DVD devices, you need to
finalize it first.
Finalize
DVD device /
DVD recorder
DVD drive
• The less the recording volume of the disc is, the more it takes time to finalize the disc.
The features of a finalized disc depend on disc type.
Recordings cannot be
added even if there is free
space left.
Finalize
Like commercially sold
DVD, this disc can be
played back in most DVD
devices after finalizing.
Unfinalizing allows you
Finalize
Thedisccanbeplayedback
in a device compatible with
the DVD-RW VR mode.
Recordings can be added
without unfinalizing.
Finalize
The disc can be played back without finalizing.
But finalizing is required in some cases.
For details, see page 52.
Playback compatibility
Playback compatibility with anyDVD device isnot guaranteed. Refer to theinstruction manual
supplied with your DVD device or consult your dealer.
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Getting Started
Step 1: Checking supplied items
Rechargeable battery pack
NP-FP60 (1) (p.20)
Make sure that you have following items
supplied with your camcorder.
The number in the parentheses indicates the
number of that item supplied.
• Discs and “Memory Stick Duo” are not
supplied.
AC Adaptor (1) (p.19)
Cleaning cloth (1)
CD-ROM “Picture Package Ver.1.8.1” (1)
(p.97) (For DCR-DVD405E/DVD805E)
CD-ROM “Nero Express 6” (1)
(p.97) (For DCR-DVD404E)
Use when copying a disc recorded with your
camcorder onto a 12cm DVD.
Operating Guide (This manual) (1)
(For DCR-DVD405E/DVD805E)
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack
You can charge the battery after attaching the
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series)
(p.131) to your camcorder.
• You cannot use an NP-FP30 battery pack with
your camcorder. (See the reverse side of the
battery pack for the model number.)
2
Slide the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow to set it to
OFF (CHG) (The default setting).
Installing the battery pack with excess force may
lead to camcorder malfunction such as
deterioration in battery pack performance or
difficulty in removing the battery pack.
POWER
switch
CHG lamp
DC IN jack
3
Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC
IN jack on your camcorder.
Battery
Open the jack cover to connect the AC
Adaptor.
Jack cover
AC Adaptor
Match the v mark
ontheDCplugwith
v mark on your
camcorder.
Mains lead
DC plug
To the wall socket
Jack cover
1
Slide the battery pack in the
direction of the arrow until it clicks.
4
Connect the mains lead to the AC
Adaptor and the wall socket.
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and
charging starts.
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Recording time
Approximatetime(min.)availablewhen you
use a fully charged battery pack.
5
The CHG (charge) lamp turns off
when the battery is fully charged.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from
the DC IN jack on your camcorder.
Continuous Typical
Battery pack
recording
time
recording
time*
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor holding both
your camcorder and the DC plug.
055
060
060
025
030
030
NP-FP50
085
090
095
040
045
045
To remove the battery pack
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and
remove the battery pack.
NP-FP60
(supplied)
125
135
140
060
065
070
NP-FP70
NP-FP71
NP-FP90
145
155
160
070
075
080
230
250
255
115
125
125
BATT(battery)
release lever
* Typical recording time shows the time when you
repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/
off and zooming.
• Times shown vary according to the following
conditions.
– Top: When the LCD backlight turns on.
– Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off.
– Bottom: Recording time when recording with
the viewfinder while the LCD panel is closed.
• When you remove the battery pack, make sure
that none of the respective lamps of the POWER
When storing the battery pack
Use up the battery pack completely if you do
To use an outside power source
Make the same connections as you do when
charging the battery pack. The battery pack
will not lose its charge in this case.
Playback time
Approximatetime(min.)availablewhen you
use a fully charged battery pack.
Charging time (full charge)
Approximate time (min.) required when you
fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.
LCD screen LCD screen
Battery pack
opened*
090
closed
110
NP-FP50
NP-FP60
(supplied)
Battery pack
NP-FP50
Charging time
110
120
125
135
155
170
220
200
235
345
235
280
415
NP-FP70
NP-FP71
NP-FP90
NP-FP60 (supplied)
NP-FP70
NP-FP71
*
When the LCD backlight turns on.
NP-FP90
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On the battery pack
• Before changing the battery pack, slide the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
• The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging,
displayed under the following conditions.
– The battery pack is not attached correctly.
– The battery pack is damaged.
– The battery pack is fully discharged.
(For BATTERY INFO only.)
• The power will not be supplied from the battery
as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC
IN jack of your camcorder, even when the mains
lead is disconnected from the wall socket.
• We recommend that you use an NP-FP70, NP-
FP71 or NP-FP90 batterypack when a video light
(optional) is attached.
On the charging/recording/playback time
• Times measured with the camcorder at 25 °C
(77°F). (10-30°C (50-86°F) is recommended.)
• Available recording and playback time will be
shorter when you use your camcorder in low
temperatures.
• The available recording and playback time will
be shorter depending on the conditions under
which you use your camcorder.
On the AC Adaptor
• Connect the AC Adaptor to an easily accessible
wall socket close by. If any trouble occurs while
using the adaptor, immediately shut off the power
by disconnecting the plug from the wall socket.
• Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow
space, such as between a wall and furniture.
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC
Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic
objects. This may cause a malfunction.
PRECAUTION
• The set is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the
wall socket, even if the set itself has been turned
off.
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Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your
camcorder
To record, slide the POWER switch to turn
on the respective lamp.
When using it for the first time, the [CLOCK
2
Hold your camcorder correctly.
POWER switch
Lens cover
3
Ensureagoodgrip,thenfastenthe
belt.
1
Turn on the power by sliding the
POWER switch in the direction of
the arrow while pressing the green
button in the center.
Whenyourecord, switchthepowermode
by sliding the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow until the respective
lamp lights up.
Green button
To turn off the power
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
• At the time of purchase, the power will be set to
turnoffautomaticallyifyouleaveyourcamcorder
without any operation attempted for
approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power.
(Movie): To record movies
(Still): To record still images.
• When you turn on your camcorder, the lens cover
opens up automatically.
• After you have set the date and time ([CLOCK
of your camcorder, the current date and time will
bedisplayed ontheLCD screen forafew seconds.
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Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder
The LCD screen
The viewfinder
Open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the
camcorder(1),thenrotateittothebestangle
to record or play (2).
You can view pictures using the viewfinder
with the LCD panel closed to avoid wearing
down the battery, or when the picture seen on
the LCD screen is poor.
2 180
DISP/BATT INFO
degrees
Viewfinder
(max.)
Viewfinder lens
adjustment lever
Raisetheviewfinder and
move it until the picture
is clear.
1 90degreestothe
camcorder
2 90 degrees
(max.)
• Be careful not to press the buttons on the LCD
frame accidentally when you open or adjust the
LCD screen.
• You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder
backlight by selecting [LCD/VF SET] - [VF
The recorded picture will not be affected by the
setting.
• If you open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the
camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens
side, you can close it with the LCD screen side
facing out. This is convenient during playback
operations.
• You can adjust [FADER] and [EXPOSURE]
To turn off the LCD backlight to make
the battery last longer
Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few
seconds until
appears.
This setting is practical when you use your
camcorder in bright conditions or you want
to save battery power. The recorded picture
will not be affected by the setting. To cancel,
press and hold DISP/BATT INFOuntil
disappears.
adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.
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Step 5: Using the touch panel
touch panel.
Changing the language setting
You can change the on-screen displays to
show messages in a specified language.
Selectthescreenlanguagein[LANGUAGE]
Touch the buttons displayed on the screen.
on the
SupporttherearoftheLCDpanelwith
thepalmofyourlefthand.Then,touch
the buttons displayed on the screen.
Touch the button on the LCD screen.
DISP/BATT INFO
• Perform the same actions as explained above
when you press the buttons on the LCD frame.
• Be careful not to press buttons on the LCD frame
accidentally while using the touch panel.
• If the buttons on the touch panel do not work
correctly, adjust the LCD screen.
To hide the screen indicators
Press DISP/BATT INFO to hide or show the
screen indicators (counter, etc.).
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Step 6: Setting the date and time
Set the date and time when using this
camcorder for the first time. If you do not set
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Select the desired geographical
area with , then touch
the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen
appears every time you turn on your
camcorder or slide the POWER switch.
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.
• If you do not use your camcorder for about 3
months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets
discharged and the date and time settings may be
cleared from the memory. In that case, charge the
rechargeablebatteryandthensetthedateandtime
5
6
Set [SUMMERTIME] to [ON] with
POWER switch
/
.
, if necessary, then touch
Set [Y] (year) with
touch
/
, then
.
first time.
• You can set any year up to the year 2079.
1
Touch
t [SETUP].
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Set[M] (month),[D](day), hourand
minute, then touch
.
The clock starts.
“World time difference.”
2
Select
/
(TIME/LANGU.) with
• The recording date and time are not displayed
during recording, but are automatically recorded
onto the disc and you can check them during
, then touch
.
3
Select [CLOCK SET] with
/
,
then touch
.
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Step 7: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick Duo”
Inserting a disc
Disc cover
OPEN switch
A new 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW, or
Pickup lens
• Remove dust or fingerprints from the disc
beforehand,usingthecleaningclothsupplied
ACCESS lamp (Disc)
POWER switch
When the disc
cover opens
slightly, open it
further.
• Be careful not to obstruct the operation with your
hand or other objects, etc., when opening or
closingthedisccover. Movethebelt tothebottom
of the camcorder, then open or close the disc
cover.
• If you catch the belt when closing the disc cover,
it may cause your camcorder to malfunction.
1
2
Check that the power of your
camcorder is on.
3
Setthediscwiththerecordingside
facing your camcorder, then press
the center of the disc until it clicks.
• Youcanremovethediscwhenapowersource
is connected to your camcorder even when
your camcorder is turned off. However, the
start.
Slide the disc cover OPEN switch
in the direction of the arrow
(OPEN B).
[PREPARINGTOOPEN]appearsonthe
LCD screen. Then the opening melody
sounds once, and the camcorder beeps.
After the beeps stop, the disc cover opens
slightly automatically.
Set the disc with the label side facing out
when using a single-sided disc.
• Do not touch the disc with the recording side or
When using a double-sided disc, take care not to
smudge the surface with fingerprints.
• If you close the disc cover with the disc set
incorrectly, it may cause your camcorder to
malfunction.
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4
Close the disc cover.
6
Select the aspect ratio of the
recording picture ([16:9 WIDE] or
[4:3]) for DVD+RW, then touch
The [DISC ACCESS] screen appears.
It may take some time to recognize the
disc depending on the disc type and
condition.
.
FORMAT
:
16:9 WIDE
Select aspect ratio of
movie to be recorded.
Format again to change.
xDVD-R
16:9
4:3
WIDE
Youcanstartrecordingimmediatelyafter
[DISC ACCESS] disappears from the
LCD screen. You do not need to proceed
OK
x16:9 WIDE
You can record wide-angle high-
resolution pictures. If you intend to view
pictures on a wide TV, selecting [16:9
WIDE] is recommended.
xDVD-RW
Select the recording format, then format
xDVD+RW
x4:3
Select the aspect ratio of the recording
picture, then format the disc. Proceed to
You can record to play back pictures on
a 4:3 TV.
[Format the disc? If not, remove the disc.]
7
8
Touch [YES] t [YES].
appears. Touch
Touch
when [Completed.]
5
Select the recording format for a
appears.
DVD-RW, and touch
proceed to step 7.
, then
When the formatting is completed, you
can start recording on the DVD-RW/
DVD+RW.
FORMAT
:
VIDEO
Can playback on
various DVD devices.
Cannot edit in Camcorder
• Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect
the AC Adaptor while formatting.
VIDEO
VR
OK
To remove the disc
then remove the disc.
xVIDEO mode
You can play back the disc on most of
DVD devices if you finalize it.
• Donotapplyshockorvibrationtoyourcamcorder
while the ACCESS lamp lights up or flashes, or
[DISC ACCESS] or [PREPARING TO OPEN] is
displayed on the LCD screen.
• It may take some time to remove the disc
depending on the disc condition or recorded
materials.
xVR mode
You can edit, delete pictures, or divide
However, the disc can be played back
only on DVD devices that support VR
mode when you finalize it.
• It may take up to 10 minutes to remove a disc if
it is damaged or is dirty with fingerprints, etc. In
that case, the disc might be damaged.
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• After your camcorder recognizes the disc, disc
information such as the date you started to use it
and information on previously recorded areas
appears for about 8 seconds. The information on
previously recorded areas may not be displayed
correctly depending on the condition of the disc.
3
Insertthe“MemoryStickDuo”into
the Memory Stick Duo slot in the
right direction until it clicks.
• To delete all of the previously recorded pictures
from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use it again
to record new pictures, see “Deleting all of the
scenes on the disc (Formatting)” on page 60.
Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo”
You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo”
marked with
or
(p.129).
ACCESS lamp
• The number of recordable pictures varies
depending on the image quality or the image size.
For details, see page 71.
(“Memory Stick Duo”)
• If you force the “Memory Stick Duo”into the
slot in the wrong direction, the Memory Stick
Duo slot, or image data may be damaged.
1
2
Raise the viewfinder.
4
Close the Memory Stick Duo cover
and lower the viewfinder.
Open the Memory Stick Duo cover.
To eject a “Memory Stick Duo”
Lightly push the “Memory Stick Duo” after
MemoryStick
Duo cover
• When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, your
camcorder is reading/writing data. Do not shake
orknockyourcamcorder, turnthepoweroff,eject
the “Memory Stick Duo,” or remove the battery
pack. Otherwise, image data may be damaged.
• Make sure that the “Memory Stick Duo” does not
pop up and drop off when inserting and removing
it from your camcorder.
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Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of
the recording picture
* When viewing on the LCD screen. It may be
different in the viewfinder.
• You cannot change the aspect ratio in the
following cases:
By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode, you
can enjoy wide-angle, high-resolution
pictures.
• If you intend to view pictures on a wide TV,
recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode is
recommended.
– when using a DVD+RW
– while recording movies
– when [D.EFFECT] is set to [OLD
POWER switch
• Differences in the angle of view between
16:9(wide) and 4:3 vary depending on the
zoom position.
• Available recording time may be shorter in
the following situations.
– when you toggle between 16:9 (wide) and
4:3 while recording on a DVD-R/DVD-
RW (VIDEO mode).
with a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/
DVD+RW inserted while 4:3 is set.
WIDE SELECT
Movies
To play back pictures after connecting
your camcorder to a TV
Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according
1
Slide the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow to light up
• When viewing 16:9 (wide) pictures with [TV
TYPE] set to [4:3], pictures may appear rough
depending on subjects.
the
(Movie) lamp.
To play back images on a DVD device
or a DVD recorder
The way you see pictures on the TV screen
may differ depending on your device. For
details, refer to the instruction manuals
supplied with the devices you use.
2
Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to
select the desired screen aspect
ratio.
16:9 (wide)*
4:3*
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Still images
1
2
Slide the POWER switch to light up
the (Still) lamp.
The image size ratio changes to 4:3.
Select the recording media for still
images.
1 Touch
2 Select the recording media for still
images and touch
t [STILL MEDIA].
.
• The default setting is [MEMORY STICK].
3
Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to
select the desired setting.
• Stillimagesizeis [
(wide) is set and maximum [3.0M] (
4:3 is set.
2.3M] (
) when 16:9
) when
• The number of recordable still images varies
depending on image quality and image size. For
details, see p.71.
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Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings
Using Easy Handycam operation
Easy Handycam operation is a function for making
nearly all settings automatic with just one press of
the EASY button. Your camcorder automatically
carries out the various adjustments 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 enjoy easy operation.
EASY button
The settings of your camcorder during Easy Handycam operation
Touch [SETUP] to display the available setup items.
For details on setup, See page 62.
BEEP
• Nearly all setup items are automatically fixed to the setting of Easy Handycam operation.
is not displayed during Easy Handycam operation.
•
• To perform settings such as focusing manually and adding special effects, cancel Easy Handycam
operation.
Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation
You cannot use following buttons or functions since they are automatically set. If you set an
invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation] appears.
• BACK LIGHT (p.43)
• Review/Review deleting (p.46)
To cancel Easy Handycam
Press EASY again.
disappears on the screen.
• If you turn off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder turns on in Easy
Handycam operation automatically when you turn on the power.
Now try recording
• When inserting a new DVD-RW, it is formatted with VIDEO mode.
• When using a DVD-RW disc formatted in VR mode, you cannot use the editing function on your camcorder
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Recording with ease
Slide the POWER switch
in the direction of the
arrow while pressing the
green button only when
the POWER switch is in
the OFF (CHG) position.
To record movies
To record still images
Movies
1
2
Slide the POWER switch A in the direction of the arrow to light up the
(Movie) lamp.
Press START/STOP B (or C).
REC
[STBY]
[REC]
To stop recording, press START/STOP again.
To record the next images
• You can continue recording if you have not finalized the disc (p.52) and there is remaining space to record
on the disc when:
– you turn off the power, then turn it on again.
– you remove a disc from your camcorder, then insert it again.
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Before Easy Handycam operation
Turn on your camcorder and press EASY to set to Easy Handycam operation
[Easy Handycam operation ON.] appears, then
appears on the LCD screen.
Still images
1
2
SlidethePOWER switchAinthedirectionofthearrowtolightupthe
lamp.
(Still)
Select the recording destination for still images.
1 Touch [SETUP] t [STILL MEDIA].
2 Select the media for recording still images, then touch
.
The recording screen returns with the selected recording media displayed at the top right.
1
2
The number of
recordable still
images and
recording media
• The default setting is [MEMORY STICK].
3
Press PHOTO D lightly to adjust the focus A, then press it fully B.
Flashing bLights up
A shutter sound is heard. When
disappears, the image has been recorded.
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Playing back with ease
Slide the POWER switch in
the direction of the arrow
while pressing the green
buttononlywhenthePOWER
switch is in the OFF (CHG)
position.
1
Press
PLAY/EDIT A (or B)
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen.
Disc type
DVD-RW recording
format
Previous
6 pictures
Next
6 pictures
Appears with the image on
each of the tab that was lastly
played back/recorded.
Returns to the
1
2
3
recording screen
tab: Displays the movies.
tab: Displays the still images on the disc.
tab: Displays the still images on the “Memory Stick Duo.”
1
2
3
• It may take some time to display the VISUAL INDEX screen.
• Select tab to play back the first 5 seconds of each movie clip in the VISUAL INDEX screen.
2
Start playing back.
Movies
Touch
tab, then the movie to be played back.
Toggles Play or
Pause as you touch
Beginning of the scene/
previous scene
Next scene
Recording
date/time
Stop (go to the
VISUAL INDEX screen)
Reverse/ Forward
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Before Easy Handycam operation
Turn on your camcorder and press EASY to set to Easy Handycam operation
[Easy Handycam operation ON.] appears, then
appears on the LCD screen.
• When playback of the selected movie reaches the end, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen.
• Touch during pause to play back movie slowly.
/
• When you touch a movie marked with i, you can play it back from the point you have stopped
previously.
• Touch [SETUP] t [VOLUME], then adjust the volume with
/
.
Still Images
Disc:
Touch
tab and the still image to be played back.
Slide show button
Media type
Recording date/time
Go to the VISUAL INDEX
screen
Previous/Next
“Memory Stick Duo”:
Touch
tab and the still image to be played back.
Slide show button
Media type
Recording date/time
Go to the VISUAL INDEX
screen
Previous/Next
• Touch
to play back a series of still images (p.44).
• When you playback during Easy Handycam operation, you cannot use following functions:
– Playback zoom (p.44)
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Preparation for playing back on a DVD player
(Finalizing)
Finalizing makes the recordedDVD compatiblefor playback with DVDdevices 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
• A DVD-R cannot be overwritten once you finalize it even when there is space to
be recorded.
• If you finalize a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, you cannot record additional
material on the disc during Easy Handycam operation. Cancel Easy Handycam
operation, then follow the steps shown on page 59.
Preparation for finalizing a disc
1
Place your camcorder in a stable position. Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack on your camcorder.
POWER switch
DC IN jack
AC Adaptor
To the wall socket
• Be sure to use the AC adaptor to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during
finalizing.
2
3
Turn on your camcorder and press EASY to set to Easy Handycam (p.31).
[Easy Handycam operation ON.] and
appears on the screen.
Insert the disc to be finalized.
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Finalizing a disc
Touch the LCD screen in the following steps.
1
2
3
4
5
6
• Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC adaptor during
finalizing.
• The shorter the amount of material recorded, the longer it takes for finalizing.
Completed a disc
Remove the disc from your camcorder.
Enjoy watching images on the DVD device or DVD drive, etc.
Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the DVD device, etc.
Deleting all the scenes after playback (Formatting)
DVD
+RW
If you format the disc, the disc recovers recording used capacity and is reusable for recording
thereafter.
If you want to reuse a DVD-RW to record in VR mode, format the disc after canceling Easy
• Note that you cannot recover a scene once you delete it.
Touch the LCD screen in the following steps.
1 [SETUP]
2 [
FORMAT]
3 [YES]
4 [YES]
5
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Recording/Playback
Recording
Lens cover
PHOTO
Opens in accordance
with the setting of the
POWER switch.
POWER switch
START/STOP A
START/STOP B
Movies
1
Slide the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow to light up the
(Movie) lamp.
Slide the POWER switch in
the direction of the arrow
while pressing the green
button only when the
POWERswitchisintheOFF
(CHG) position.
2
Press START/STOP A (or B).
REC
60min
[STBY]
[REC]
To stop recording, press START/STOP again.
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Still Images
1
Slide the POWER switch to light up the
(Still) lamp.
2
Select the recording media for still images.
1 Touch
t [STILL MEDIA].
2 Select the media for recording still images, then touch
.
The recording screen returns with the selected recording media displayed at the top right.
• The default setting is [MEMORY STICK].
• Select [STILL MEDIA] from [SETUP] when you do not find it in
1
2
The number of recordable
still images and recording
media
3
Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus A, then press it fully B.
Flashing bLights up
A shutter sound is heard. When
disappears, the image has been recorded.
• If the ACCESS lamp is on after recording is
finished, it means data is still being written onto
the disc or “Memory Stick Duo.” Do not apply
shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not
disconnect the battery or AC Adaptor.
To check or delete the last recording
(Review/Review deleting)
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Playback
Lens cover
Zoom lever
POWER switch
Closes in accordance
with
PLAY/EDIT.
PLAY/EDITB
PLAY/EDIT A
1
2
Slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder.
Press
PLAY/EDIT A (or B).
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen.
Disc type
DVD-RW recording
format
Previous
6 pictures
Next
6 pictures
Appears with the image on
each of the tab that was lastly
played back/recorded.
Returns to the
1
2
3
recording screen
tab: Displays the movies.
tab: Displays the still images on the disc.
tab: Displays the still images on the “Memory Stick Duo.”
1
2
3
• It may take some time to display the VISUAL INDEX screen.
Useful functions on VISUAL INDEX screen
• Moving the zoom lever changes the VISUAL INDEX screen indication from 6 to 12 and more images
can be displayed at the same time. Touch [
of thumbnails that appear in the VISUAL INDEX screen (p.77).
• Select to play back the first 5 seconds of each movie clip in the VISUAL INDEX screen in
sequence, so you can check the movie. Set [ MOVIE PB] to [OFF] in STANDARD SET not to
DISPLAY] in
STANDARD SET to set the number
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3
Start playing back.
Movies
Touch
Still Images
Disc:
tab and the movie to be
played back.
Touch
played back.
tab and the still image to be
Beginning
of the scene/
previous scene
Toggles Play or
Pause as you touch
Next
scene
Slide show
button
Stop (go to the
Reverse/
VISUAL INDEXscreen) Forward
Go to the VISUAL Previous/
• When playback of the selected movie reaches
the end, the screen returns to the VISUAL
INDEX screen.
INDEX screen
Next
“Memory Stick Duo”:
• Touch
/
during pause to play
Touch
played back.
tab and the still image to be
back movie slowly.
• One touch makes the reverse/fast forward
approximately 5 times faster, two touches
makes it approximately 10 times* faster.
*
Approximately 8 times faster using a
DVD+RW
• When you touch a movie marked with i,
you can play it back from the point you have
stopped previously.
Slide show
button
Previous/
Next
Go to the VISUAL
INDEX screen
To adjust the volume
To playback the disc on other DVD
devices
Touch
with
t [VOLUME], then adjust it
.
/
• If you cannot find [VOLUME ] in
, touch
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Functions used for recording/playback, etc.
• Be careful not to remove your finger suddenly
from the power zoom lever 2. If you do so, the
sound of the lever moving may be recorded.
• You cannotchange thezoom speed with thezoom
buttons 6 on the LCD frame.
• The minimum distance required between your
camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus is
about 1 cm (about 1/2 inch) for wide angle and
about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto.
to zoom to a level greater than 10 ×.
To record sound with more presence
(5.1ch surround recording)...... 34
Your camcorder has Dolby Digital 5.1
Creator installed for recording 5.1ch
surround sound. Enjoy realistic sound when
playingthediscondevicesthatsupport5.1ch
surround sound.
•
is displayed on the screen during 5.1ch
recording/playback. 5.1ch sound is converted to
2ch when played back on your camcorder.
Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround
Sound picked up by the built-in 4ch
microphone 4 is converted to 5.1ch
surround sound and recorded.
To record with a wireless microphone
You can use a wireless microphone (optional)* to
record distant sound wirelessly.
Recording
To use zoom ....................... 26
The sound it picks up is allotted to the front center
part of the 5.1ch surround sound, mixed with the
sound picked up by the internal microphone, and
recorded. You can enjoy more realistic sound by
playing the disc on the device that supports 5.1ch
surround sound. Attach the wireless microphone to
refer to the instruction manual of your wireless
microphone.
Move the power zoom lever 2 slightly for
a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster
zoom.
Wider range of
view: (Wide)
*
Optional wireless microphone is not available in
all countries/regions.
Close view:
(Telephoto)
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To use the flash....................... 8
To adjust the exposure for backlit
subjects (BACK LIGHT).............. 9
Press
(flash) 8 repeatedly to select the
setting.
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects,
press BACK LIGHT 9 to display .. To
cancel the back light function, press BACK
LIGHT again.
No indicator displayed: Automatically
flashes when there is insufficient
ambient light.
r
To adjust the focus for an off center
subject................................. 7
(Forced flash): Always uses the
flash regardless of the surrounding
brightness.
r
To fix the exposure for the selected
(No flash): Records without flash.
subject................................. 7
• The recommended distance to the subject when
using the built-in flash is 0.3 to 2.5 m (1 to 8 feet).
• Remove any dust from the surface of the flash
lampbeforeusingit.Flasheffectmaybeimpaired
if heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp.
• The flash charge lamp flickers when charging the
flash, and remains lit when the battery charge is
complete.
• If you use the flash in bright places such as when
shooting a backlit subject, the flash may not be
effective.
• The flash does not work when attaching the
conversion lens (optional) or filter (optional).
• You can change the brightness of the flash by
setting [FLASH LEVEL], or you can prevent the
To record in dark places (NightShot)
.......................................... 1
SettheNIGHTSHOTswitch1toON.(
and [”NIGHTSHOT”] appear.)
• To record an image brighter, use Super NightShot
• The NightShot and Super NightShot use infrared
light. Therefore, do not cover the infrared port 5
with your fingers or other objects.
• Remove the conversion lens (optional).
it is hard to focus automatically.
• Do not use these functions in bright places. This
may cause a malfunction.
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To add special effects ............... 7
See
PICT. APPLI. on page 72.
To use a tripod........................ qj
Attach the tripod (optional: the length of the
screwmust beless than 5.5 mm ) to thetripod
receptacle qj using a tripod screw.
To attach the shoulder belt ......... qh
Attach the shoulder belt (optional) with your
camcorder to the hook for the shoulder belt.
Playback
To use Playback zoom............26
You can magnify pictures from about 1.1 to
5 times the original size.
Magnificationcanbeadjustedwiththepower
zoom lever 2 or the zoom buttons 6 on
the LCD frame.
1 Play back the picture you want to
magnify.
2 Magnify the picture with T (Telephoto).
A frame appears on the LCD screen.
3 Touchtheportionthatyouwanttodisplay
in the center of the LCD screen.
4 Adjust the magnification with W (Wide
angle)/T (Telephoto).
To cancel, touch [END].
• You cannotchange thezoom speed with thezoom
buttons 6 on the LCD frame.
To record in mirror mode............ qd
Open the LCD screen qd 90 degrees to the
camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to
the lens side (2).
To play back a series of
still images (Slide show) ........... 7
Touch
on the still image playback
screen.
The slide show begins from the selected
image.
Touch
touch
to stop the slide show. To restart,
again.
• You can touch
playback. Thedefault setting is[ON](continuous
playback).
to set continuous slide show
• Amirror-imageofthesubjectappearsontheLCD
screen, but the picture will be normal when
recorded.
• You cannot operate playback zoom during slide
show.
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Recording/playback
To check the remaining battery .... qf
Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then
press DISP/BATTINFOqf. Ifyou pressthis
buttononce,BATTERYINFOappearsonthe
screen for about 7 seconds. Press the button
whileBATTERYINFOappearsonthescreen
to extend the indication to the 20-second
maximum.
Remaining battery
(approx.)
Recording
capacity (approx.)
To turn off the operation confirmation
beep .................................... 7
See [BEEP] on page 78.
To initialize the settings (RESET) .. qg
Press RESET qg to initialize all the
settings, including settings for date and
time. (Setup items customized on Personal
Menu are not initialized.)
Other part names and functions
4 Built-in 4ch microphone
When an external microphone (optional) is
connected, it takesprecedence overthe internal
q; Remote sensor
the remote sensor to operate your camcorder.
qa Recording lamp
The recording lamp lights up in red during
The lamp flashes when the remaining capacity
for the battery or disc is running low.
qs Speaker
Sounds come out from the speaker while
playing back.
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Checking/Deleting the last scene
(Review/Review deleting)
You can check or delete the last recorded
Deleting the last scene (Review
deleting)
scene.
You cannot delete it if:
– you have removed the disc.
– you have recorded the new movies
or still images.
DVD
+RW
If the checked scene is unnecessary, you can
delete it on the spot.
Use the same procedure to delete still images
recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo” until
turning off the power after finishing
recording.
Checking the last scene
(Review)
Data once recorded on DVD-Rs
cannot be deleted.
1
Slide the POWER switch to light up
the (Movie) or (Still) lamp,
then touch
.
1
Press
during the review.
The playback of the latest scene starts.
Movie
Touch to display below function
buttons.
2
Touch [YES].
: Return to the beginning of the
viewing movie.
• You cannot recover a scene once you delete it.
/
: Adjust the volume
Still image
• Youcanonlydeletethelastrecordedscene.When
is grayed out, you cannot delete the scene
due to the following reasons.
– The last recorded scene has been already
deleted.
– There is a movie or still image that has been
recorded just after the scene being played back.
• When you delete still images that were recorded
same time.
To return to recording
Touch
.
You can delete a specific still image when you
record images in a DVD-RW (VR mode) and
• Camera data (recording date, conditions etc.) is
not displayed.
• When reviewing still images recorded
the images with
/
.
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Indicators displayed during recording/playback
( ) is a reference page.
The indicators during recording will not be recorded.
Recording movies
Recording still images
q; PLAY/EDIT button
3 Recording status ([STBY] (standby) /
[REC] (recording))
qd The number of recordable still images
4 Counter (hour: minute: second)
and recording media
qf Recording folder (only for “Memory
Stick Duo”)*
*
As the number of still images recorded in
“Memory Stick Duo” increases, new folders are
automatically created to store them.
7 Remaining recordable time of the movie
Viewing movies
Viewing still images
60min
qg Playback mode
ql Numberofplayedbackstillimages/Total
number of recorded still images
qj Scene number
w; Playbackfolder(onlyfor“MemoryStick
Duo”)
wa Data file name
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( ) is a reference page.
Center
Indicators on the LCD screen and
viewfinder
Indicator
Meaning
NightShot (43)
When you can change the setup items, or
during recording or playback, following
indicators displayed.
Super NightShot (69)
Color Slow Shutter (69)
Upper left
Upper Center
Upper right
E
Bottom
Indicator
Meaning
Digital effect (73)
Manual focus (68)
Bottom
Center
9
Upper left
PROGRAM AE (66)
Indicator
Meaning
.
5.1ch surround recording/
playback (42)
n
WIDE SELECT (29)
SteadyShot off (70)
Self-timer recording (69)
Continuous photo
recording /Bracket
Flash light (68)
DATA CODE while recording
MICREF LEVEL low (75)
The recording date and time is recorded
automaticallyonthediscand“MemoryStick
Duo.” They are not displayed while
recording. However, you can check them as
You can view the recording date and time on
p.78).
Upper center
Indicator
Meaning
Repeat of Slide show (44)
Upper right
Indicator
Meaning
Fader (72)
LCD backlight off (23)
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Remote Commander
Remove the insulation sheetbefore using the
Remote Commander.
Displays the date and time or camera setting
press this while playing back.
Insulation sheet
The on-screen image when you press this
button will be recorded as a still image.
8 Transmitter
Displays a VISUAL INDEX screen when you
press this while playing back.
qd b / B / v / V / ENTER
When you press any button, the orange frame
appears on the LCD screen. Select a desired
button or an item with b / B / v / V, then press
ENTER to enter.
• PointtheRemoteCommandertowardstheremote
• When no commands have been sent from the
Remote Commander in a certain period, the
orange frame disappears. When you press any of
b / B / v / V, or ENTER again, the frame appears
at the position where it was displayed last.
• To change the battery, see page 135.
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Playing the picture on a TV
Connect your camcorder to the input jack of TV or VCR using A/V connecting cable 1 or
A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO 2. Connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the
with the devices to be connected.
(Yellow) (White) (Red)
A/V jack
S VIDEO VIDEO
AUDIO
VCRs or TVs
: Signal flow
1 A/V connecting cable (supplied)
To set the aspect ratio according to the
connected TV (16:9/4:3)
Connect to the input jack of the other device.
2 A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO
Change the setting according to the screen
aspect ratio of the TV you will view pictures
on.
(optional)
When connecting to another device via the S
VIDEOjack, byusingan A/Vconnecting cable
with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher
quality pictures can be produced than with an
A/V connecting cable. Connect the white and
red plug (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO
plug(S VIDEOchannel)ofthe A/Vconnecting
cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional). The
yellow plug connection is not necessary. S
VIDEO connection only will not output audio.
1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on your
camcorder and press
2 Touch t [SETUP] t
STANDARD SET t [TV TYPE] t
[16:9] or [4:3] t
PLAY/EDIT.
.
• When you set [TV TYPE] to [4:3], the image
quality may deteriorate. Also, when the recorded
picture’s aspect ratio switches between 16:9
(wide) and 4:3, the image may jitter.
When your TV is connected to a VCR
• When you play back a picture recorded in 16:9
(wide) aspect ratio on a 4:3 TV not compatible
with the 16:9 (wide) signal, set [TV TYPE] to
[4:3].
Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN
input on the VCR. Set the input selector on
theVCRtoLINE(VIDEO1,VIDEO2, etc.),
if the VCR has an input selector.
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When your TV is monaural (When your
TV has only one audio input jack)
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V
connecting cable to the video input jack and
connect the white (left channel) or the red
(right channel) plug to the audio input jack
of your TV or VCR.
• You can display the counter on the TV screen by
setting [DISP OUTPUT] to [V-OUT/PANEL]
If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin adaptor
(EUROCONNECTOR)
Use a 21-pin adaptor (optional) to view
playback picture.
TV/VCR
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Playback on DVD devices
Making the disc compatible with playback on
DVD devices or DVD drives (Finalizing)
Finalizing makes the recordedDVD compatiblefor playback with DVDdevices and DVD drives
of computers.
• Playback compatibility with any DVD device is not guaranteed.
The following settings are available before finalizing.
The DVD type determines finalizing characteristics.
Discs that must be finalized...
DVD
+RW
Discs that do not require finalizing...
DVD
+RW
Disc type
has to be finalized in the following cases:
1 To create the DVD menus or Photomovie
2 To enable playback in DVD drives of computers.
3 When only little material is recorded
5 minutes or less in HQ mode, 8 minutes or less in SP mode and 15 minutes or less in LP mode.
Operation flow
To play back a disc in a DVD device for the first time (p.54)
Playback on
other DVD device
Finalize
Incase1,
2 or 3.
Make desired settings.
BDVD menu*
BPhotomovie*
BDisc title
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To add recordings to a finalized disc (p.59)
Recordings cannot be
added.
Make a new
recording
Unfinalize the disc.
Recordings can be added as usual.
When the DVD menu or Photomovie has been
created, a confirmation screen prompts you to
confirm that you wish to add a recording.
To play back a disc in a DVD device after adding a recording (p.54)
Playback on
other DVD device
Finalize
Make desired settings.
BDVD menu*
BPhotomovie*
BDisc title
Only in case 1
*
Not possible for
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Finalizing a disc
5
Touch
t [YES] t [YES].
• 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.
• Use the AC Adaptor as the power source
to prevent your camcorder from running
out of power during finalizing.
Finalizing starts.
• Do not apply shock or vibration to your
camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC
Adaptor during finalizing.
When you need to disconnect the AC
Adaptor, make sure that the power of your
camcorder is set to off and disconnect the
adaptoraftertheCHG(charge)lampgoesoff.
Finalizing restarts when you connect the AC
Adaptor and turn on your camcorder again.
You cannot remove the disc until the
finalizing operation is completed.
• When you finalize a double-sided disc, you must
finalize each side of the disc.
1
Place your camcorder in a stable
position. Connect the AC Adaptor
to the DC IN jack on your
camcorder.
6
Touch
appears.
, when [Completed.]
2
Turn on the power by sliding the
POWER switch.
• WhenusingaDVD-R/DVD-RW(VIDEOmode)/
DVD+RW, Z flashes after finalizing is
completed on the recording standby screen of
your camcorder. Remove the disc from your
camcorder.
• When you made the setting to enable a creation
of a DVD menu on DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO
mode)/DVD+RW,thenfinalizethedisc,theDVD
menu appears for a few seconds while finalizing
the disc.
3
4
Insert the disc to be finalized.
Touch
t [FINALIZE] .
Touching [SET] allows you to perform
the following operations.
• You cannot view a Photomovie with the DVD-R/
DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) discs in your
camcorder.
• After finalizing a disc, the disc indicator and the
recording format are displayed as shown below:
DVD-R
DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)
DVD-RW (VR mode)
DVD+RW
disc using the following default settings.
– DVD menu: Style 1
– Photomovie: Create Photomovie
– Disc title: The date when the disc was first
used
DVD menu, Photomovie, Disc title
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To select a DVD menu style
To change the disc title
1 Touch [DISC TITLE].
2 Delete unnecessary characters by
touching [T].
1 Touch [DVD MENU].
2 Select the desired style from 4 types of
The yellow cursor moves and characters
are deleted from the end.
pattern with
/
.
3 Select the type of a character, then touch
the desired character.
Select [NO MENU] if you do not create
a DVD menu.
To erase a character: Touch [T].
To insert a space: Touch [t].
3 Touch
t [END].
4 Touch [t] as you register a character to
move to the next entry point.
To change a Photomovie setting
• Up to 20 characters can be registered.
1 Touch [PHOTOMOVIE].
5 When you have finished entering
2 Touch [YES].
characters, touch
.
Select [NO] if you do not create a
Photomovie.
The disc title changes to the one you
entered.
3 Touch
t [END].
6 Touch [END].
• It may take more time for finalizing when you
create a Photomovie since the more still images
recorded on the disc, the more time it takes to
create a Photomovie.
• You can view still images in the JPEG format
using a DVD drive on your computer without
• You can enter the title up to 20 characters.
• When you change a disc title already set by other
devices, the 21st and subsequent characters are
deleted.
• You cannot create a Photomovie on a DVD-RW
(VR mode) in this step. Customize it on the EDIT
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Playing back a disc on DVD devices, etc.
A finalized disc recorded with your
camcorder can be played back on a DVD
played back without finalizing.
• Do not use the 8cm CD adaptor with an
Playback compatibility
Playback compatibility with any DVD device
is not guaranteed. Refer to the instruction
manualsuppliedwithyourDVD deviceorconsult
your dealer.
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
2
Insert a disc into a DVD device.
Play back the disc.
The playback procedure varies
depending on the DVD device. For
details, refer to the instruction manual
supplied with your DVD device.
If you have created a DVD menu
DVD
+RW
You can select the desired scene in the menu.
A Photomovie is listed after all the movies
in the menu.
Photomovie
• The disc cannot be played back, freezes for an
instantbetweenthescenes,orsomefunctionsmay
be disabled on some DVD devices.
• Still images are played back as a Photomovie
swapping images in every 3 seconds.
• DVD devices that support subtitles can display
the recording date and time where the subtitles
instruction manual of your DVD device.
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Playing back a disc on a computer with a DVD
drive installed
• Do not use the 8cm CD adaptor with an
8cm DVD as it may cause a malfunction.
Playing back still images
• Even when you use a DVD+RW, you must
Still images stored on the disc are displayed
in the JPEG format.
Note that erasing or changing the original
data may occur accidentally in this operation
cause a malfunction.
Playing back movies
since you use the original data on the disc.
Use a DVD drive that supports 8cm discs,
and a DVD playback application must have
been installed on your computer.
1
2
Insert the finalized disc into a DVD
drive of your computer.
1
2
Insert the finalized disc into the
DVD drive of your computer.
Click [Start] t [My Computer].
Or, double-click the [My Computer] icon
on the desktop.
Play back the disc using a DVD
playback application.
3
4
5
Right-click the DVD drive with the
disc inserted, then click [Open].
• The disc may not be played back on some
computers. For details, refer to the instruction
manuals of your computer.
• You cannot play back or edit movies that have
been copied from the disc to the hard disk of your
computer. For details on how to import movies,
refer to the “First Step Guide” in the supplied CD-
ROM (For DCR-DVD405E/DVD805E).
Double-click [DCIM] t
[100MSDCF].
Double-click the file to be
displayed.
The selected still image appears on the
screen.
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The date the disc was first used is
recorded on the volume label of the
disc.
<e.g.>
When the disc was first used at 6:00 pm on
January 1st 2006:
2006_01_01_06H00M_PM
Volume
label
Images are stored in the following
folders on the disc.
x Movies
DVD-R/DVD-RW(VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW:
VIDEO_TS folder
DVD-RW (VR mode):
DVD_RTAV folder
x Still images
DCIM\100MSDCF folder
<e.g.>
The folder for data for DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs
(VIDEO mode)/DVD+RWs when using Windows
XP:
Still image
folder
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Using the Recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW)
Recording additional scenes after finalizing
+RW
DVD
You can record additional material on the
finalized DVD-RWs (VIDEO mode)/
6
Touch [YES] t [YES], then touch
DVD+RWs by following the steps below if
there is space to record on the disc.
Whenusingthefinalized DVD-RW(VR
mode) disc, youcanrecordadditional
material on the disc without any
additional steps.
when [Completed.] appears.
When using a DVD+RW
If you have created a Photomovie or a
steps are required.
• Use the AC Adaptor as power source to prevent
yourcamcorderfromrunningoutofpowerduring
operation.
• Do not apply shock or vibration to your
camcorder,anddonotdisconnecttheACAdaptor
during operation.
• A DVD menu and a Photomovie created during
finalizing are deleted.
1
Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC
IN jack on your camcorder, then
connect the mains lead to the wall
socket.
• When you use a double-sided disc, following
procedures are required on each side.
2
3
Slide the POWER switch to turn on
your camcorder.
When using a DVD-RW (VIDEO
mode) disc (Unfinalizing)
Insert the finalized disc into your
camcorder.
1
Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC
IN jack on your camcorder, then
connect the mains lead to the wall
socket.
A confirmation dialog asking if you
record additional scenes appears.
2
3
Slide the POWER switch to turn on
your camcorder.
Insert the finalized disc into your
camcorder.
4
Touch [YES] t [YES].
[Completed.] appears, then the screen
returns to the recording screen.
4
5
Touch
t [SETUP].
Touch
MEDIA SET t
[UNFINALIZE].
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Deleting all of the scenes on the disc
(Formatting)
+RW
DVD
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
The disc is unfinalized and it has to be finalized again to enable playback in a DVD
device.
Formatting deletes all images on a finalized disc. The icon
or
appears in the
screen, but there is no need to finalize the disc before viewing it in a DVD device.*
*
• Use theACAdaptoraspowersourcetopreventyourcamcorderfrom runningoutofpowerduring formatting.
• Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during formatting.
• When you use a double-sided disc, formatting is required on each side.
1
Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC
IN jack on your camcorder, then
connect the mains lead to the wall
socket.
5
Select the recording format for a
DVD-RW, touch
to step 7.
,then proceed
FORMAT
:
VIDEO
Can playback on
various DVD devices.
Cannot edit in Camcorder
2
3
4
Slide the POWER switch to turn on
your camcorder.
VIDEO
VR
OK
Insert the disc to be formatted into
your camcorder.
6
7
Selecttheaspectratio([16:9WIDE]
or[4:3])oftherecordingpicturefor
DVD+RW, then touch
Touch
t [
FORMAT].
.
xDVD-RW
Select the recording format, then format
xDVD+RW
Select the aspect ratio of the recording
picture, then format the disc. Proceed to
Touch [YES] t [YES], then touch
when [Completed.] appears.
• You cannot change the movie aspect ratio which
disc again to change the aspect ratio.
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Using the Setup items
Using the Setup items
1
Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to light up the respective
lamp.
Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button in the
center only when the POWER switch is in the OFF (CHG)
position.
: Settings for movies
: Settings for still images
When carrying out the playback settings, press
PLAY/EDIT to go to the playback screen.
2
Touch the LCD screen to select the setup item.
Unavailable items will be grayed out.
x To use the short-cuts of Personal Menu
On Personal Menu, short-cuts for frequently used setup items are added.
1 Touch
.
2 Touch the desired setup item.
If the desired setup item is not displayed on the screen, touch
/
until it is displayed.
3 Select the desired setting, then touch
.
x To change the setup items
You can customize setup items that are not added to Personal Menu.
1
2
3
4
0:00:00
VIDEO
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1 Touch
2 Select the desired setup item.
Touch to select the item, then touch
in step 2.)
t[SETUP].
/
. (The process in step 3 is the same as that
3 Select the desired item.
• You can also touch the item directly to select it.
4 Customize the item.
After finishing the settings, touch
If you decide not to change the setting, touch
t
(close) to hide the setup screen.
to return to the previous screen.
x To change the setup items during Easy Handycam operation
1 Touch t[SETUP].
Available setup items appear.
2 Select the desired item.
3 Customize the item.
Touch
Touch
after finishing the setting.
not to change the item without changing the setting.
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Available setup items (z) vary depending on the operating mode.
The following settings are made automatically during Easy
Setup items
Easy Handycam
Movie
Still
PLAY/EDIT
CAMERA SET (p.66)
PROGRAM AE
SPOT METER
EXPOSURE
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
ON
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
–
z
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
z
z
z
–
WHITE BAL.
AUTO SHUTTER
SPOT FOCUS
FOCUS
AUTO
AUTO
*1/OFF
OFF
z
z
z
–
FLASH SET
SUPER NS
z
z
z
z
–
ON
NS LIGHT
z
–
OFF
COLOR SLOW S
SELF-TIMER
SELF-TIMER
DIGITAL ZOOM
STEADYSHOT
OFF
–
OFF
z
–
OFF
z
z
ON
–
STILL SET (p.70)
BURST
OFF
FINE
z
–
–
–
–
z
z
z
z
–
–
–
–
QUALITY
IMAGE SIZE
FILE NO.
–*1
PICT.APPLI. (p.72)
FADER
OFF
OFF
OFF
–
z
z
z
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
D. EFFECT
PICT. EFFECT
REC CTRL *2
USB SELECT *2
DEMO MODE
–
z
z
–
–*3
–
ON
z
MEDIA SET (p.74)
FORMAT
z
z
z
z
–
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
–
FINALIZE
UNFINALIZE
DISC TITLE
FORMAT
–
z
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Easy Handycam
Movie
Still
PLAY/EDIT
REC MODE
SP
z*1
z*1
z
–
–
–
–
STILL MEDIA
z
–
VOLUME
–
z
z
–
OFF
NORMAL
–
MULTI-SOUND
MICREF LEVEL
SUR MONITOR
–
–
z
z
–
–
–
–/NORMAL/–/
NORMAL/–*1
LCD/VF SET
z
z
z
–*1
AUTO
DATE/TIME
–*1
TV TYPE
z
–
z
–
z
z
z
z
z
–
USB SPEED *2
DATA CODE
DISPLAY
–
–
–
–
–*1
MOVIE PB
–
–
AUTO
ON
REMAINING
REMOTE CTRL
REC LAMP
BEEP
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
–
–
z
z
z
z
z
z
–
z
–
ON
z*1
z
z
z
z
–
LCD PANEL
–*1
DISP OUTPUT
SETUP ROTATE
A.SHUT OFF
SUB-T DATE
CALIBRATION
5 min
–*1
–
z
–
TIME/LANGU. (p.79)
CLOCK SET
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z*1
–*1
–*1
–*1
AREA SET
SUMMERTIME
LANGUAGE
*
*
*
1 The setting values before Easy Handycam operation are maintained.
2 DCR-DVD405E/DVD805E
3 [USB SELECT] appears automatically when your camcorder is connected to a computer or other device
with a USB cable.
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CAMERA SET
Settingstoadjustyourcamcordertothe
recording conditions
(EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./
STEADYSHOT, etc.)
SUNSET&MOON**(
)
The default settings are marked with B.
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the items are selected.
Select to maintain the atmosphere of
situations such as sunsets, general night
views or fireworks.
setup items.
LANDSCAPE**(
)
PROGRAM AE
Youcanrecordpictureseffectivelyinvarious
situations with the PROGRAM AE function.
Select to shoot distant subjects clearly. This
setting also prevents your camcorder from
focusing on glass or metal meshin windows
that comes in between the camcorder and
the subject.
BAUTO
Select to automatically record pictures
effectively without the [PROGRAM AE]
function.
• Items with one asterisk (*) can be adjusted so as
nottofocusonsubjectsonlyashortdistanceaway.
Items with two asterisks (**) can be adjusted to
focus on subjects farther away.
SPOTLIGHT*(
)
• The setting returns to [AUTO] when you set the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12
hours.
Select to prevent people’s faces from
appearing excessively white when subjects
are lit by strong light.
SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter)
PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) (
)
You can adjust and fix the exposure to the
subject, so that it is recorded in suitable
brightness even when there is strong contrast
between the subject and the background,
such as subjects in the spotlight on stage.
Selecttobringoutthesubjectsuchaspeople
or flowers while creating a soft background.
SPORTS* (Sports lesson) (
)
Selecttominimizeshakewhenshootingfast
moving subjects.
1 Touch the point where you want to fix and
adjust the exposure on the screen.
appears.
BEACH&SKI*(
)
2 Touch [END].
To return the setting to automatic exposure,
touch [AUTO]t[END].
• If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is
automatically set to [MANUAL].
• The setting returns to [AUTO] when you set the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12
hours.
Select to prevent people’s faces from
appearing dark in strong light or reflected
light, such as at a beach in midsummer or
on a ski slope.
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INDOOR (n)
EXPOSURE
The white balance is adjusted to be
appropriate for the following recording
conditions:
– Indoors
– At party scenes or studios where the
lighting conditions change quickly
– Underthevideolampsofthoseatastudio,
or under sodium lamps or incandescent-
like color lamps
You can fix the brightness of a picture
manually. When recording indoors on a clear
day, for instance, you can avoid backlight
shadows on people next to the window by
fixing the exposure to that of the wall side of
the room.
ONE PUSH (
)
The white balance will be adjusted
according to the ambient light.
1 Touch [ONE PUSH].
1 Touch [MANUAL].
2 Frame a white object such as a piece of
paper, to fill the screen under the same
lighting conditions as you will shoot the
subject.
appears.
2 Adjust the exposure by touching
/
.
3 Touch
To return the setting to automatic exposure,
touch [AUTO] t
.
3 Touch [
].
flashes quickly. When the white
balance has been adjusted and stored in
the memory, the indicator stops flashing.
• Keep framing white object while
flashing quickly.
.
• If you rotatethe LCD panel 180 degreesand close
the LCD panel with the screen facing outwards,
you can adjust [FADER] and [EXPOSURE]
• The setting returns to [AUTO] when you set the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12
hours.
is
•
flashesslowlyifwhitebalancecould
not be set.
keeps flashing even after you have
touched , set [WHITE BAL.] to
[AUTO].
•
WHITE BAL. (White balance)
• When you have changed the battery pack while
[AUTO] is selected, or you bring your camcorder
outdoors from inside the house while using fixed
exposure,select[AUTO]andaimyourcamcorder
at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for
better color balance adjustment.
• Redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure if you change
the [PROGRAM AE] settings, or bring your
camcorderoutdoorsfrominsidethehouse,orvice
versa during the [ONE PUSH] is set to on.
You can adjust the color balance to the
brightness of the recording environment.
BAUTO
The white balance isadjusted automatically.
OUTDOOR (
)
The white balance is adjusted to be
appropriate for the following recording
conditions:
• Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or [ONE PUSH]
under white or cool white fluorescent lamps.
• The setting returns to [AUTO] when you set the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12
hours.
– Outdoors
– Night views, neon signs and fireworks
– Sunrise or sunset
– Under daylight fluorescent lamps
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• It is easier to focus on the subject by moving the
power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust
the focus, then towards W (wide angle) to adjust
the zoom for recording. When you want to record
a subject at close range, move the power zoom
lever to W (wide angle), then adjust the focus.
• The minimum distance required between your
camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus is
about 1 cm (about 1/2 inch) for wide angle and
about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto.
AUTO SHUTTER
Automatically activates the electronic
shutter to adjust the shutter speed when
recording in bright conditions if you set it to
[ON] (the default setting).
SPOT FOCUS
• The setting returns to [AUTO] when you set the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12
hours.
You can select and adjust the focal point to
aim it at a subject not located in the center of
the screen.
FLASH SET
You can set this function when you use the
built-in flash or an external flash (optional)
that is compatible with your camcorder.
1 Touch the subject on the screen.
9 appears.
x FLASH LEVEL
HIGH(
)
2 Touch [END].
Makes the flash level higher.
To adjust the focus automatically, touch
[AUTO]t[END] in step 1.
BNORMAL (
LOW (
)
• If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is
automatically set to [MANUAL].
• The setting returns to [AUTO] when you set the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12
hours.
)
Makes the flash level lower.
• The setting returns to [NORMAL] when you set
the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than
12 hours.
FOCUS
x REDEYE REDUC
Youcanpreventredeyebyactivatingtheflash
before recording.
Youcanadjustthefocusmanually.Selectthis
when you want to focus on a certain subject
intentionally.
Set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], then press
(Auto redeye reduction): Pre-flashes to
reduceredeyebeforetheflashautomatically
flashes when there is insufficient ambient
light.
1 Touch [MANUAL].
9 appears.
2 Touch
(focusing on close subjects)/
(focusing on distant subjects) to
r
(Forced redeye reduction): Always
uses the flash and the redeye reducing pre-
flash.
sharpen the focus.
appears when the focus cannot be
adjusted any closer, and
appears when
r
the focus cannot be adjusted farther away.
(No flash): Records without flash.
3 Touch
.
To adjust the focus automatically, touch
[AUTO]t
in step 1.
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• Theredeyereductionmaynotproducethedesired
effect due to individual differences and other
conditions.
• The setting returns to [OFF] when you set the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12
hours.
it is hard to focus automatically.
• The shutter speed of your camcorder changes
depending on the brightness. The motion of the
picture may slow down at this time.
SELF-TIMER
SUPER NS (Super NightShot)
You can record pictures at a maximum of 16
times the sensitivity of NightShot in dark
places.
Set [SUPER NS] to [ON] while the
NIGHTSHOT switch is set to ON.
[”SUPER NS”] flash on the screen.
The self-timer starts recording a movie after
about 10 seconds.
Press START/STOP when [
TIMER] is set to [ON] ( ).
To cancel the count down, touch [RESET].
To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF].
• You can also use the self-timer with START/
SELF-
and
To cancel the setting, set [SUPER NS] to
[OFF].
• Do not use NightShot and [SUPER NS] in bright
places. This may cause a malfunction.
SELF-TIMER
• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers
• Remove the conversion lens (optional).
it is hard to focus automatically.
• The shutter speed of your camcorder changes
depending on the brightness. The motion of the
picture may slow down at this time.
The self-timer starts recording a still image
after about 10 seconds.
Press PHOTO when [
set to [ON] ( ).
SELF-TIMER] is
To cancel the count down, touch [RESET].
To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF].
• You can also use the self-timer with PHOTO on
NS LIGHT (NightShot Light)
You can record clearer pictures with the light
which emits infrared light while using
NightShot. The default setting is [ON].
• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers
• Remove the conversion lens (optional).
• The maximum shooting distance using [NS
LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet).
COLOR SLOW S
(Color Slow Shutter)
You can record an image brighter in color
even in dark places.
Set [COLOR SLOW S] to [ON].
and
[COLOR SLOW SHUTTER] flash on the
screen.
To cancel [COLOR SLOW S], touch [OFF].
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STILL SET
Settings for still images
(BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE, etc.)
DIGITAL ZOOM
The default settings are marked with B.
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the items are selected.
See page 62 for details on selecting
setup items.
You can select the maximum zoom level in
case you want to zoom to a level greater than
10×(the default setting) while recording on a
disc or “Memory Stick Duo.” Note that the
image quality decreases when you are using
the digital zoom.
BURST
You can record several still images one after
another by pressing PHOTO.
BOFF
Selectthiswhennotrecordingcontinuously.
NORMAL (
)
The right side of the bar shows the digital
zooming factor. Thezooming zoneappears
when you select the zooming level.
Records still images continuously at
approximately 0.5 seconds intervals. The
numbers of the maximum recordable
images are as follows:
3.0M (
1.9M (
BOFF
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically.
) : 3 images
) : 4 images
20 ×
VGA (0.3M) (
2.3M (
) : 21 images
) : 3 images
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically, and
after that up to 20 × zoom is performed
digitally.
EXP. BRKTG (
)
120 ×
Records 3 images consecutively with
different exposures at approximately 0.5
second intervals. You can compare the 3
images and select an image recorded at the
best exposure.
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically, and
after that, up to 120 × zoom is performed
digitally.
STEADYSHOT
You can record pictures using
• The flash will not function during continuous
recording.
• Themaximumnumberofimageswillberecorded
in the self-timer mode or when you are operating
with the Remote Commander.
• You may not be able to record continuous images
up to the maximum number depending on the
image size and the remaining capacity of the disc
or “Memory Stick Duo.”
[STEADYSHOT] (the default setting is
[ON]). Set[STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (
when using a tripod or the conversion lens
(optional).
)
• [EXP.BRKTG] will not function when there is
space remaining on the disc or “Memory Stick
Duo” for less than 3 images.
• It takes longer to record continuous images to the
disc compared to normal recording. Record the
next still image after the scroll bar indicator
(
) and the ACCESS lamp turns off.
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Number of still images recordable on a
“Memory Stick Duo” (approx.)
QUALITY
BFINE (
)
VGA
3.0M
1.9M
Recordsstillimagesatthefineimagequality
level.
2.3M
(0.3M)
STANDARD (
Records still images at the standard image
quality level.
)
0010
0024
0020
0048
0040
0098
0082
0195
0145
0355
0300
0720
0610
1450
0013
0032
0027
0065
0054
0130
0105
0260
0195
0470
0400
0960
0820
1950
0016
0037
0032
0075
0065
0150
0130
0300
0235
0540
0480
1100
0980
2250
00096
00240
00190
00485
00390
00980
00780
01970
01400
03550
02850
07200
05900
14500
16MB
32MB
64MB
128MB
256MB
512MB
1GB
The size of still images (Approx. kB)
VGA
3.0M
1.9M
2.3M
(0.3M)
FINE
1540
640
1150
480
960
420
150
60
(FINE)
STANDARD
(STD)
1250
3000
1650
4000
2000
4650
12000
30000
2GB
IMAGE SIZE
B3.0M (
Records still images clearly.
)
Top:[FINE] / Bottom:[STANDARD]
• When using the “Memory Stick Duo” made by
Sony Corporation. The number of recordable still
images varies depending on the recording
environment.
1.9M (
)
Allows you to record more still images in
relatively clear quality.
Number of still images recordable on a
disc (approx.)
VGA (0.3M) (
Allows for the maximum number of images
to be recorded.
)
VGA
3.0M
1.9M
2.3M
(0.3M)
• When the picture ratio is changed to 16:9 (wide),
the image size is changed to [
• The number of pixels for each image size is as
follows:
3.0M : 2016×1512
1.9M : 1600×1200
VGA (0.3M) : 640×480
2.3M : 2016×1134
2.3M] (
)
0810
1750
1050
2250
1250
2550
5100
8100
0850
1850
1100
2400
1300
2700
5400
8600
0850
1850
1100
2400
1300
2700
5400
8600
0740
1450
0930
1750
1050
1850
2950
3800
Top:[FINE] / Bottom:[STANDARD]
• The table shows approximate recordable number
and the above numbers apply to a single-sided
disc,anditwillbedoubledforadouble-sideddisc.
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PICT.APPLI.
Special effects on pictures or
additional functions on recording/
playback
FILE NO.
(PICT.EFFECT/D.EFFECT, etc.)
BSERIES
The default settings are marked with B.
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the items are selected.
Assigns numbers to files in sequence even
if the disc or “Memory Stick Duo” is
changed.
See page 62 for details on selecting
setup items.
RESET
Resets the file numbering to 0001 each time
the disc or “Memory Stick Duo” is changed.
FADER
Youcanaddthefollowingeffectstocurrently
recording pictures.
1 Selectthedesiredeffectduringstandby(fade
in) or recording (fade out), then touch
When you select [OVERLAP] or [WIPE], the
image is stored as a still image. (While storing
the image, the screen turns to blue.)
.
2 Press START/STOP.
The fader indicator stops flashing and
disappears when the fade is complete.
To cancelbeforestarting theoperation,touch
[OFF] in step 1.
• The setting will be canceled by pressing START/
STOP again.
Fading out
Fading in
WHITE FADER
BLACK FADER
OVERLAP (fade in only)
WIPE (fade in only)
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The scene is recorded in the 16:9 (wide)
mode.
• The aspect ratio cannot be changed when [OLD
MOVIE] is selected.
Using the viewfinder
You can adjust [EXPOSURE] and [FADER]
while using the viewfinder by having the
LCD screen rotated 180 degrees and closed
with the screen facing out.
PICT. EFFECT (Picture effect)
1 Make sure the
(Movie) lamp lights up.
2 Close the LCD screen with the screen facing
Youcanaddspecialeffectstoapictureduring
out.
recording.
appears.
appears.
BOFF
3 Touch
.
Does not use [PICT. EFFECT] setting.
[Set LCD off?] appears on the screen.
4 Touch [YES].
The LCD screen is turned off.
SEPIA
Picture appears in sepia.
5 Touch the LCD screen while checking the
display in the viewfinder.
[EXPOSURE], etc. are displayed.
B&W
Picture appears in black and white.
6 Touch the button you want to set.
PASTEL
[EXPOSURE] : Adjust with
/
, and
touch
.
[FADER] : Touch it repeatedly to select adesired
effect.
: The LCD screen lights up.
Picture appears like a pale pastel drawing.
To hide the buttons, touch
.
MOSAIC
D. EFFECT (Digital effect)
You can add digital effects to your
recordings.
appears.
Picture appears mosaic-patterned.
1 Touch the desired effect.
2 When you select [LUMI. KEY], adjust the
REC CTRL (DCR-DVD405E/
DVD805E)
effect with
/
, then touch
.
The image displayed when you touch
is saved as a still image.
3 Touch
.
USB SELECT (DCR-DVD405E/
DVD805E)
appears.
To cancel [D. EFFECT], touch [OFF] in step
You can view pictures on a computer when
connectingyourcamcordertoyourcomputer
with the USB cable or connect to the
1.
LUMI. KEY (luminance key)
Replaces a brighter area in a previously
recorded still image (e.g. a person) with a
movie.
COMPUTER
Select thiswhenviewing pictures in the disc
on a Windows computer and copying to the
computer with the supplied software.
OLD MOVIE
Adds an old movie effect to pictures.
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MEDIA SET
Settings for discs and “Memory Stick
Duo”
COMPUTER
Copies still images in the “Memory Stick
Duo.”
(FORMAT/FINALIZE/UNFINALIZE, etc.)
See page 62 for details on selecting
setup items.
PRINT
Prints still images in the disc using the
PictBridge compliant printer.
FORMAT
PRINT
Prints still images in the “Memory Stick
Duo” using the PictBridge compliant
printer.
FINALIZE
• [USB SELECT] automatically appears on the
screen in the following:
– when
PLAY/EDIT is pressed while
UNFINALIZE
connecting your camcorder to another device
with the USB cable.
– when connecting your camcorder to another
device with the USB cable on the playback
screen.
DISC TITLE
• Forthe detailofacomputerconnection, see “First
Step Guide” in the supplied CD-ROM.
You can make a title on each disc. As the
default setting, the date when the disc was
first used is added as a disc title.
in “To change the disc title” of the “Making
the disc compatible with playback on DVD
To cancel editing the title, touch [CANCEL].
DEMO MODE
The default setting is [ON] so that you can
view the demonstration in about 10 minutes,
after you have set the POWER switch to
(Movie) withoutinserting adiscor“Memory
Stick Duo.”
FORMAT
• The demonstration will be suspended in
situations such as those described below.
When the“Memory Stick Duo” is formatted,
all the data will be deleted.
– when you touch the screen during the
demonstration.(Thedemonstrationstartsagain
in about 10 minutes.)
– when you slide the disc cover OPEN switch.
– when the “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted.
1 Format the “Memory Stick Duo” by
touching [YES] t [YES].
2 Touch
when [Completed.] appears.
– when the POWER switch is set to
(Still).
• Even still images protected with another
equipmentagainstaccidentaldeletionaredeleted.
• Do not attempt the following operations when
[Executing...] is on the screen.
– when you set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON
– Operate the POWER switch or buttons
– Remove the “Memory Stick Duo”
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STANDARD SET
Settings while recording on a disc or
other basic settings
(REC MODE/LCD/VF SET/USB SPEED,
etc.)
MULTI-SOUND
You can select whether to play back audio
recordedusing other deviceswith dualsound
or stereo sound.
The default settings are marked with B.
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the item is selected.
setup items.
BSTEREO
Plays back with main and sub sound (or
stereo sound).
1
REC MODE (Recording mode)
Plays back with main sound or the left
channel sound.
You can select an image quality of the movie
from three levels.
2
HQ ( HQ )
Record in high quality mode
(approx. recordable time is up to 20 min).
Plays back with sub sound or the right
channel sound.
• The setting returns to [STEREO] when you set
the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than
12 hours.
BSP ( SP )
Records in standard quality mode
(approx. recordable time is up to 30 min).
MICREF LEVEL
LP ( LP )
You can select the microphone level for
recording sound.
Increases the recording time (Long Play)
(approx. recordable time is up to 60 min).
Select [LOW] when you want to record
excitingandpowerfulsoundinaconcerthall,
etc.
• The time in parenthesis indicates the
approximate recordable time when
recording only a movie on a single-sided
disc. When recording on a double-sided
disc, this value is applied for both sides.
• Your camcorder has a VBR encoding
object that moves fast, the time available
for recording may shorten.
BNORMAL
Records various surround sounds,
converting them into the same level.
LOW (
)
Records surround sound faithfully. This
setting is not suitable for recording
conversations.
VBR
• IfyourecordintheLP mode, thequalityofscenes
may be degraded, or scenes with quick
movements may appear with a block noise when
you play back the disc.
• The setting returns to [NORMAL] when you set
the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than
12 hours.
STILL MEDIA
SUR MONITOR
You can display the direction from which the
recording sound comes when recording in
5.1ch mode.
VOLUME
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x VF WIDE DISP
LCD/VF SET
You can select how a 16:9(wide) aspect ratio
picture appears in the viewfinder.
Therecordedpicturewillnotbeaffectedeven
when you change the setting.
BLETTER BOX
Normal setting (standard type of screen)
x LCD BRIGHT
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen.
SQUEZE (Squeeze)
Expandsthepictureverticallyifblackbands
at the top and bottom in 16:9 (wide) aspect
ratio are undesirable.
1 Adjust the brightness with
2 Touch
/
.
.
• When you can set the POWER switch to
(Still), [VF WIDE DISP] does not appear.
x LCD BL LEVEL
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen’s backlight.
TV TYPE
BNORMAL
Standard brightness.
BRIGHT
Brightens the LCD screen.
USB SPEED (DCR-DVD405E/
DVD805E)
You can select data transfer speed used to
transfer data to your computer.
• When you use the AC Adaptor as the power
source, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for
the setting.
• When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is
slightly reduced during recording.
BAUTO
Sends data by switching automatically
between the Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) and
the speed corresponding to USB 1.1 (full
speed transfer).
x LCD COLOR
You can adjust the color on the LCD screen
with
/
.
FULL SPEED
Sends data corresponding to USB 1.1 (full
speed transfer).
Low intensity
High intensity
DATA CODE
x VF B.LIGHT
You can adjust the brightness of the
viewfinder.
You can check the information recorded
automatically (data code) during playback.
BNORMAL
Standard brightness.
BOFF
Data code is not displayed.
BRIGHT
Brightens the viewfinder screen.
DATE/TIME
Displays the date and time of recorded
images.
• When you connect your camcorder to AC
Adaptor, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for
the setting.
• When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is
slightly reduced during recording.
CAMERA DATA
Displaysthecamerasettingdataofrecorded
images.
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DATE/TIME
DISPLAY
You can select the number of thumbnails that
appear on the VISUAL INDEX screen.
Thumbnail
BZOOM LINK
Change the number of thumbnails (6 or 12)
1Date
2Time
with the zoom lever on your camcorder.*
6IMAGES
Displays thumbnails of 6 images.
CAMERA DATA
Movie
12IMAGES
Displays thumbnails of 12 images.
* You can operate with the zoom buttonson the
LCD frame or on the Remote Commander.
Still image
MOVIE PB
Because the default setting is [ON], when
you select
tab on the VISUAL INDEX
screen the first 5 seconds of each movie
displayed on the screen are played back in
sequence.
• Set to [OFF] to conserve battery power.
• Playback for the movie stops after repeating 5
times.
3SteadyShot off
4Exposure
5White balance
6Gain
7Shutter speed
8Aperture value
9Exposure value
REMAINING
BAUTO
Displays the remaining disc indicator for
about 8 seconds in situations such as those
described below.
•
appears for an image recorded using a flash.
• The data code is displayed on the TV screen if
you connect your camcorder to a TV.
• The indicator toggles through the following
sequences as you press DATA CODE on the
Remote Commander: DATE/TIME t
– When your camcorder recognizes the
remainingdisccapacitywiththePOWER
switch set to
(Movie).
CAMERA DATA t OFF (no indication).
– When you press DISP/BATT INFO to
switch the indicator from off to on with
• Depending on the disc condition, bars [--:--:--]
appear.
• The setting returns to [OFF] when you set the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12
hours.
the POWER switch to
(Movie).
– When the recordable time for movies is
less than 5 minutes.
– When you start recording from the line
input (For DCR-DVD405E/DVD805E).
ON
Always displays the remaining disc
indicator.
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REMOTE CTRL (Remote control)
A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off)
The default setting is [ON] so that you can
B5min
The camcorder is automatically turned off
whenyoudonotoperate your camcorder for
more than approximately 5 minutes.
• Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from
responding to a command sent by other device’s
remote control.
• The setting returns to [ON] when you set the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12
hours.
NEVER
The camcorder is not automatically turned
off.
• When you connect your camcorder to a wall
socket, [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to
[NEVER].
REC LAMP (Recording lamp)
The camera recording lamp will not light up
during recording when you set this to [OFF].
(The default setting is [ON].)
SUB-T DATE
Set to [ON] (the default setting) to display
the recording date and time when you play
back a disc on a DVD device with a subtitle
display function. Also refer to theinstruction
manual of your DVD device.
BEEP
BON
A melody sounds when you start/stop
recording, or operate the touch panel.
OFF
CALIBRATION
Cancels the melody.
DISP OUTPUT
BLCD PANEL
Shows displays such as the counter on the
LCD screen and in the viewfinder.
V-OUT/PANEL
Shows the display also on the TV screen.
SETUP ROTATE
BNORMAL
Scrolls the setup items downwards by
touching
.
OPPOSITE
Scrolls the setup items upwardsbytouching
.
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TIME/LANGU.
(CLOCK SET/AREA SET/LANGUAGE,
etc.)
setup items.
CLOCK SET
AREA SET
You can adjust a time difference without
stopping the clock.
Set your local area using v/V when using
your camcorder overseas.
Refer to the World time difference on page
SUMMERTIME
You can change this setting without stopping
the clock.
Set to [ON] to move the time forward one
hour.
LANGUAGE
You can select the language to be used on the
LCD screen.
• Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]]
(simplified English) for when you cannot
find your native tongue among the options.
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Customizing Personal Menu
You can add desired setup items to Personal
Deleting a setup item
Menu, and customize Personal Menu
settings. This is convenient if you add
frequently used setup items to Personal
Menu.
1
Touch
t [DELETE].
t [P-MENU SET UP]
If the desired setup item is not displayed,
touch
Adding a setup item
/
.
You can add up to 27 setup items for
(Movie),
(Still) or
PLAY/EDIT.
Delete a less important setup item, if you
want to add more.
1
2
3
Touch
t [ADD].
t [P-MENU SET UP]
2
3
Touchthe setupitem that you want
to delete.
Touch
category, then touch
/
to select a setup
.
Touch [YES] t
.
• You cannot delete [SETUP], [FINALIZE]
and [P-MENU SET UP].
Touch
item, then touch
.
/
to select a setup
t [YES] t
The setup item is added to the end of list.
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Arranging the order of setup
items displayed on Personal
Menu
1
Touch
t [SORT].
t [P-MENU SET UP]
If the desired setup item is not displayed
touch
/
.
2
3
4
Touch the setup item you want to
move.
Touch
/
to move the setup
item to the desired place.
Touch
.
5
Touch [END] t
.
• You cannot move [P-MENU SET UP].
Initializing the Personal Menu
settings (Reset)
Touch
t [P-MENU SET UP] t
[RESET] t [YES] t [YES] t
.
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Editing on DVD Handycam
Copying the still images
You can dub recorded still images from a
“Memory Stick Duo” to a disc or from a disc
to a “Memory Stick Duo.”
• Use the AC Adaptor as power source to
prevent your camcorder from 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
6
Touch
t [YES].
Image copying starts.
Copying the still images from the
“Memory Stick Duo” to DVD
Touch
appears.
when [Completed.]
Make sure to insert the recorded “Memory
Stick Duo” and a disc into your camcorder.
tab appears in the VISUAL INDEX
screen.
1
2
Slide the POWER switch to turn on
your camcorder and press
PLAY/EDIT.
To copy all the still images on the
“Memory Stick Duo”
Touch [COPY ALL
• The still images cannot be copied to the finalized
DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW.
• Copying a large number of still images may take
time.
Touch
tab, then touch [EDIT].
• When [Not enough memory space.] appears,
before operating your camcorder again.
• Some still images cannot be copied in the
following cases:
– Images taken with another camcorder
– Images edited with the computer
3
4
Touch [COPY
].
Touch the still image to be copied.
The selected scene is marked with
.
Press and hold the image on the LCD
screen to confirm the image.
Touch
to return to the previous
screen.
• You can select up to 100 images at once.
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6
Touch
appears.
when [Completed.]
Copying the still images on the
DVD to “Memory Stick Duo”
tab appears in the VISUAL INDEX
screen.
Make sure to insert the recorded DVD and
“Memory Stick Duo” into your camcorder.
To copy all the still images on the DVD
1
2
Slide the POWER switch to turn on
your camcorder and press
PLAY/EDIT.
Touch [COPY ALL
• It sometimes takes time when copying a number
of still images.
• When [Not enough memory space.] appears,
Stick Duo” before operating your camcorder
again.
Touch
tab, then [EDIT].
• Some still images cannot be copied in the
following cases:
– Images taken with another camcorder
– Images edited with the computer
3
4
Touch [COPY
].
Touch the still image to be copied.
The selected scene is marked with
.
Press and hold the image on the LCD
screen to confirm the image.
Touch
to return to the previous
screen.
• You can select up to 100 images at once.
5
Touch
t [YES].
Image copying starts.
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Deleting still images from the “Memory Stick
Duo”
Make sure to insert the recorded “Memory
Stick Duo” into your camcorder.
To delete all the still images in the
“Memory Stick Duo”
• You cannot delete in the following:
1
Slide the POWER switch to turn on
your camcorder and press
PLAY/EDIT.
– when the write-protect tab of the “Memory
Stick Duo” is set to the write-protect position
– whenthestillimagehasbeenprotectedonother
devices
• To deleteall thestill imagesinthe“MemoryStick
2
3
Touch
tab.
Touch [EDIT].
4
5
Touch [DELETE].
Touch the still image to be deleted.
The selected scene is marked with
.
Press and hold the image on the LCD
screen to confirm the image.
Touch
to return to the previous
screen.
• You can select up to 100 images at once.
6
Touch
t [YES].
• You cannot recover an image once you delete
it.
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Editing the original data
Using DVD-RWs recorded inVR mode, you
can delete pictures or divide movies on the
disc with your camcorder.
Make sure to insert the recorded disc into
your camcorder.
5
Touch
t [YES].
• You cannot recover an image once you delete
it.
Original
To delete all movies or still images on
the disc at the same time
Deleting images
• If you delete an original movie that is listed in a
• Deleting scenes may not provide enough space to
record movies or still images additionally.
1
Slide the POWER switch to turn on
your camcorder and press
PLAY/EDIT.
• To delete all the images on the disc and restore
original recording capacity, format the disc
(p.60).
2
Select
tab or
tab that
includes the image you want to
delete, then touch [EDIT].
Dividing a movie
1
Slide the POWER switch to turn on
your camcorder and press
PLAY/EDIT.
3
4
Touch [DELETE].
2
3
4
Touch
tab t [EDIT].
Select the image to be deleted.
Touch [DIVIDE].
Touch the scene to be divided.
Theplayback of the selected movie starts.
The selected scene is marked with
.
5
Touch
at the point where you
Press and hold the image on the LCD
screen to confirm the image. Touch
to return to the previous screen.
want to divide the movie into
scenes.
The movie pauses.
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Creating the Playlist
Whenyoutouch
andtheoperationalbuttonsbelowappear.
,itchangesto
A Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of the
still images and movies that you have
selected.Theoriginalscenesarenotchanged
even though you edit or delete the scenes in
the Playlist.
Returns to the beginning of
the selected movie.
Playlist
Glossary (p.140)
Adjust the
volume
Make sure to insert the recorded disc into
your camcorder.
• DonotremovethebatterypackortheACAdaptor
from your camcorder while editing the Playlist.
It may damage the disc.
Adjusts the dividing point with more
precision after the dividing point has
been selected with
.
• You can add up to 999 scenes in the Playlist.
To hide the buttons, touch
.
1
2
Slide the POWER switch to turn on
your camcorder and press
PLAY/EDIT.
• Play and pause toggles as you press
• A slight difference may occur from the point
whereyoutouch andtheactualdividing
point, as your camcorder selects the dividing
point based on half-second increments.
.
Select
tab or
tab that
includesthesceneyouwanttoadd
to the Playlist, then touch [EDIT].
6
Touch
t [YES].
• Once you divide a movie, you cannot return
it to the state it was in before you divided it.
• If the movie is added in the Playlist, dividing the
original movie does not affect the movie in the
Playlist.
3
4
Touch [
ADD].
todisplay[
• Touch
/
ADD] when
[
ADD] is not displayed.
Select the scene to be added to the
Playlist.
The selected scene is marked with
.
Press and hold the image on the LCD
screen to confirm the image. Touch
to return to the previous screen.
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5
6
Touch
t [YES].
3
4
Touch [ERASE].
Selectthescenetobedeletedfrom
the list.
Touch [YES] to see the Playlist or
[NO] to return to or tab.
The selected scene is marked with
.
Press and hold the image on the LCD
screen to confirm the image. Touch
to return to the previous screen.
To add all the movies on the disc at the
same time
Touch [
5
Touch
t [YES].
To add all the still images on the disc
in a Playlist
Toeraseallthescenesatthesametime
It is recommended that you create a
a Playlist.
• When you add still images in a Playlist, they are
converted automatically to a movie and added to
tab. A movie converted from still images is
• The original scenes are not changed even though
you erase the scenes from the Playlist.
shownwith
. Theoriginalstill imagesremain
Changing the order within the
Playlist
onthedisc. Theresolutionofthe convertedmovie
may be lower than that of the original still images.
Erasing unnecessary scenes
from the Playlist
1
Slide the POWER switch to turn on
your camcorder and press
PLAY/EDIT.
1
Slide the POWER switch to turn on
your camcorder and press
PLAY/EDIT.
2
3
Touch
t [EDIT].
Touch [MOVE].
2
Touch
t [EDIT].
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4
Select the scene to be moved.
4
5
Select the scene to be divided.
The playback of the selected scene starts.
Touch
at the point where you
want to divide the movie intoscenes.
The selected scene is marked with
Press and hold the image on the LCD
screen to confirm the image.
.
The movie pauses.
Touch
to return to the previous
screen.
5
6
Touch
.
Touch to display
functional buttons.
Select the designated position
with [T]/[t].
• Play and pause toggles as you press
• A slight difference may occur from the point
where you touch and the actual
.
dividing point, as your camcorder selects the
dividing point based on half-second
increments.
Move destination bar
6
Touch
t [YES].
7
Touch
t [YES].
• The original scenes are not changed even though
you divide scenes within the Playlist.
• When you have selected multiple scenes, the
scenes are moved following the order
appeared in the Playlist.
Converting all the stillimages on
a disc to a movie file
(Photomovie)
Dividing a movie within the
Playlist
Photomovie categorizes still images as a
movie, you can add more images in the
Playlist.
1
Slide the POWER switch to turn on
your camcorder and press
PLAY/EDIT.
Photomovie
Glossary (p.140)
1
Slide the POWER switch to turn on
your camcorder and press
PLAY/EDIT.
2
3
Touch
t [EDIT].
Touch [DIVIDE].
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Playing the Playlist
Make sure to insert the disc on which the
Playlist is added into your camcorder.
2
3
Touch
[PHOTOMOVIE].
tab t [EDIT] t
1
2
Slide the POWER switch to turn on
your camcorder and press
PLAY/EDIT.
Touch [YES].
All of the still images on the disc are
converted to a single movie file, and
added to
from still images is shown with
the upper right.
tab. A movie converted
Touch
.
on
A list of the scenes added in the Playlist
appears.
• It may take more time to create a Photomovie as
more still images are recorded on the disc.
• Still images which are not compatible with your
camcorder, such as ones shot with a digital still
camera and then copied to a computer can not be
converted from still images to a Photomovie.
3
Touch the image from which you
want to playback.
The screen returns to the VISUAL
INDEX screen when the Playlist is
played back from the selected scene to
the end.
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Dubbing, Printing
Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices
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) video recorder, you can enjoy images stored
on the hard disk of the recorder.
Connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation
(p.19). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
(Yellow) (White)
(Red)
A/V jack
S VIDEO VIDEO
AUDIO
VCRs or
DVD
recorders
: Video/Signal flow
• To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter,
etc.) on the screen of the monitor device
connected, set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD
• To record the date/time and camera settings data,
• When you are connecting your camcorder to a
monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the
A/Vconnecting cable to the video input jack, and
the red (right channel) or the white (left channel)
plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV.
1 A/V connecting cable (supplied)
Connect to the input jack of the other device.
2 A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO
(optional)
When connecting to another device via the S
VIDEOjack, byusingan A/Vconnecting cable
with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher
quality pictures can be produced than with an
A/V connecting cable. Connect the white and
red plug (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO
plug(S VIDEOchannel)ofthe A/Vconnecting
cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional). The
yellow plug connection is not necessary. S
VIDEO connection only will not output audio.
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1
2
Insert the recorded disc into your
camcorder.
Slide the POWER switch to turn on
your camcorder and press
PLAY/EDIT.
Set[TVTYPE]accordingtotheplayback
device (p.50).
3
4
Insert therecordingmedia foryour
VCR or DVD recorder.
If your recording device has an input
selector, set it to the input mode.
Connect your camcorder to the
VCR/DVD device with the A/V
connecting cable (supplied) 1 or
the A/V connecting cable with S
VIDEO (optional) 2.
• Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of
a VCR or DVD device.
5
6
Start the playback on your
camcorder, and record it on the
recording device.
Refer to the instruction manuals supplied
with your recording device for details.
When dubbing is finished, stop
your camcorder and the recording
device.
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Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device
(DCR-DVD405E/DVD805E)
You can record pictures or TV programs from a VCR, TV or DVD device onto a disc using your
camcorder.
Connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation
(p.19). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
(Yellow) (White)
(Red)
A/V jack
S VIDEO VIDEO
AUDIO
VCRs, DVD
devices or TVs
: Video/Signal flow
• You cannot record images from a TV with no
output jacks.
1 A/V connecting cable (supplied)
Connect to the output jack of the other device.
• You cannot record TV programs which allow you
to record once, or have copy control technology.
2 A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO
(optional)
• When you are connecting your camcorder to a
monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the
A/V connecting cable to the video output jack,
and the red (right channel) or the white (left
channel)plugtotheaudiooutputjack ontheVCR
or the TV.
• Your camcorder can only record from a PAL
source. For example, French video or TV
programs (SECAM) cannot be recorded
systems.
When connecting to another device via the S
VIDEOjack, byusingan A/Vconnecting cable
with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher
quality pictures can be produced than with an
A/V connecting cable. Connect the white and
red plug (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO
plug(S VIDEOchannel)ofthe A/Vconnecting
cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional). The
yellow plug connection is not necessary. S
VIDEO connection only will not output audio.
• If you use a 21-pin adaptor to input PAL source,
you need a dual direction 21-pin adaptor
(optional).
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1
Connect your camcorder to the TV
or VCR/DVD device with the A/V
connecting cable (supplied) 1 or
the A/V connecting cable with S
VIDEO (optional) 2.
7
8
9
Touch [REC] at the point you want
to start recording.
Touch
at the point you want
to stop recording.
• Connect your camcorder to the output jacks
of a TV or VCR/DVD device.
Touch [END].
2
3
4
If you are recording from a VCR/
DVD device, insert the cassette or
disc into the playback device.
• There may be a time difference between the point
where you press [REC] and the actual point that
the recording starts/stops.
• You cannot record a picture as a still image even
if you press PHOTO during recording.
Slide the POWER switch to turn on
your camcorder and press
PLAY/EDIT.
Touch
t [REC CTRL].
If you connected your camcorder to the
device which has the S VIDEO jack,
touch [SET] t [VIDEO INPUT] t [S
VIDEO] t
.
• Touch [SET] to change the recording mode
or adjust the volume.
• Touch [SET] t [
REMAIN] t [ON]
to display the remaining disc indicator all the
time.
5
6
Insert a blank disc into your
camcorder.
Format the disc if you use a new DVD-
Start playing the cassette or the
disc on the playback device, or
select a TV program.
The picture played on the connected
deviceappearsontheLCDscreenofyour
camcorder.
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Printing recorded still images
(PictBridge compliant printer) (DCR-DVD405E/DVD805E)
• You can also display the [USB SELECT] screen
by touching
PICT.APPLI. t [USB SELECT].
• We cannot guarantee the operation of models that
are not PictBridge compatible.
You can print out still images using a
PictBridge compliant printer without
connecting the camcorder to a computer.
t [SETUP] t
Connect your camcorder to the wall socket
using the supplied AC Adaptor for this
operation.
Printing
Insert the disc or “Memory Stick Duo” on
which still images are stored into your
camcorder and turn on the power of the
printer.
1
Select the image to be printed with
/
.
2
3
Touch
t [COPIES].
Connect your camcorder to the
printer
Select the number of copies to be
printed with
/
.
1
2
Slide the POWER switch to turn on
your camcorder and press
PLAY/EDIT.
You can set a maximum of 20 copies of
one image to be printed.
4
5
Touch
t [END].
Connect the (USB) jack of your
camcorder to the printer using the
USB cable (supplied).
To print the date on the image, touch
t [DATE/TIME] t [DATE] or
[DAY&TIME] t
.
The [USB SELECT] screen appears on
the LCD screen.
Touch [EXEC] t [YES].
3
Touch [
images from a disc or [
PRINT] to print still
PRINT]
When printing is finished, [Printing...]
disappearsandtheimageselectionscreen
appears again. You can continue printing
another still image.
to print images from a “Memory
Stick Duo.”
Whenconnectioniscomplete,
(PictBridge connecting) appears
on the screen.
6
When printing is finished, touch
[END] t [END].
1/10
VGA
• To print an image from a different media,
touch [FUNC. SELECT] and start from step
3 in “Connect your camcorder to the printer.”
PRINT
101-0001
END
SET EXEC
The still image appears.
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• Refer alsototheinstructionmanualfor theprinter
to be used.
• Do not attempt the following operations when
is on the screen. The operations may not be
performed properly.
– Operate the POWER switch.
– Disconnect the USB cable (supplied) from the
printer.
– Slide the disc cover OPEN switch.
– Remove the “Memory Stick Duo” from your
camcorder.
• If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB
cable (supplied), turn the printer off and on again
and restart the operation from the beginning.
• If you print a still image recorded with a 16:9
(wide) ratio, left and right ends of the image may
be cut off.
• Some printer models may not support the date
printing function. Refer to your printer’s
instruction manual for details.
• We cannot guarantee the printing of images
recorded with adeviceotherthan yourcamcorder.
• Still images recorded by other devices that have
a file size of 2MB or more, or are larger than 2304
× 1728 pixels cannot be printed.
• PictBridge is an industry standard established by
the Camera & Imaging Products Association
(CIPA). You can print still images without using
a computer by connecting a printer directly to a
digital video camera or digital still camera,
regardless of model or manufacturer.
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Jacks to connect external devices
1 Active Interface Shoe
TheActiveInterfaceShoesuppliespower
to optional accessories such as a video
light, a flash, or a microphone. The
accessory can be turned on or off as you
operate the POWER switch on your
camcorder. Refer also to the instruction
manual supplied with your accessory for
details.
• The Active Interface Shoe hasa safety device
for fixing the installed accessory securely. To
connect an accessory, press down and push it
to the end, and then tighten the screw. To
remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and
then press down and pull out the accessory.
• When you are recording with the external
flash (optional), turn off the power of the
external flash to prevent charging noisebeing
recorded.
• You cannot use an external flash (optional)
and the built-in flash at the same time.
DCR-DVD405E/
DVD805E
• When an external microphone (optional) is
connected, it takes precedence over the
2 Shoe cover
3
(For DCR-DVD405E/DVD805E)
DCR-DVD404E
4 REMOTE jack
• Connect other optional accessories.
1...Open the shoe cover.
3456...Open the jack cover.
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Using a Computer (DCR-DVD405E/DVD805E)
Before referring to the “FirstStep Guide” on your
computer
You can delete unnecessary scenes of movies,
or create 8cm DVDs with menus.
WhenyouinstallthePicturePackageorNero
Express 6 software on a Windows computer
from the supplied CD-ROM, you can enjoy
the following operations by connecting your
camcorder to your computer.
x Music Video/Slideshow Producer
t Picture Package Producer2
You can select your favorite movie and still
images and easily create an original movie with
added music and visual styles.
• The Macintosh computer does not
supportthesuppliedPicturePackageand
Nero Express 6 software.
• The DCR-DVD404E does not support a
computer connection. See “Playing back
installed” (p.57) to play back images on
your computer.
x Duplicating to an 8cm DVD
t Picture Package Duplicator
You can copy the disc you recorded with your
camcorder to an 8cm DVD.
• You can copy the still images when connecting
your camcorder to the Macintosh computer with
the USB cable. Refer to “First Step Guide” in the
What you can do with Nero
Express 6
x When copying a disc to the 12cm
DVD
You can copy the disc recorded with your
camcorder to the 12cm DVD.
About “First Step Guide”
The “First Step Guide” is an instruction
manual you can refer to on your computer.
This describes basic operations, from initial
hookup of your camcorderand computerand
makingsettings, togeneraloperationthefirst
time you use the software, Picture Package,
stored on the CD-ROM (supplied). After
inserting the CD-ROM, referring to
(p.99), start the “First Step Guide”, then
follow the instructions.
• Refer to the supplied instruction manual for
details about Nero Express 6.
• The CD-ROM (supplied) includes the
following software.
– USB Driver
– Picture Package Ver.1.8.1
– Nero Express 6
– “First Step Guide”
About the help function of the
software
What you can do with Picture
Package
The Help guide explains all the functions of
all the software applications. Refer to the
Help guide for further detailed operations
after reading the “First Step Guide”
thoroughly. To display the Help guide, click
the [?] mark on the screen.
x Viewing and Handling Pictures
t Picture Package DVD Viewer
You can view the movie and still images by
selecting from thumbnails. Movies and still
images are saved in folders by date.
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Others: (USB) port (This must be provided
as standard)
System requirements
x When using Windows computer
When using Picture Package on a
computer
x When using Macintosh computer
• Youcanonlycopy stillimagesfrom the“Memory
Stick Duo.”
OS:MacOS 9.1/9.2 orMacOSX(v10.1/v10.2/
OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional /
Windows XP Home Edition / Windows XP
Professional
v10.3/v10.4)
Others: (USB) port (This must be provided
as standard)
Standard installation is required. Operation
is not assured if the above OS has been
upgraded.
CPU: Intel Pentium III 600MHz or faster
(Pentium III 1GHz or faster recommended)
Application: DirectX 9.0c or later (This
product is based on DirectX technology. It
is necessary to have DirectX installed.)/
Windows Media Player 7.0 or later/
• Your camcorder is compatible with Hi-Speed
USB (USB 2.0). You can transfer data at a faster
rate using a computer compatible with Hi-Speed
USB. When you connect a USB interface not
compatible with Hi-Speed USB, the data transfer
ratio will be that of USB 1.1 (USB full speed).
• Operations are not guaranteed on all the
recommended environments.
Macromedia Flash Player 6.0 or later
Sound system: 16 bit stereo sound card and
stereo speakers
Memory: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more
recommended)
Hard disk:
Available memory required for installation:
250 MB or more (2GB or more when using
Picture Package Duplicator.)/
• If your computer has a Memory Stick slot, insert
the “Memory Stick Duo” on which still images
are recorded into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor
(optional), then insert it into the Memory Stick
slot on your computer to copy still images to the
computer.
• Whenusinga“MemoryStickPRODuo”andyour
computer is not compatible with it, connect your
camcorder with the USB cable instead of using
the Memory Stick slot on the computer.
Available free hard disk space
recommended: 6 GB or more (depending on
the size of the image files edited)
Display: 4 MB VRAM video card, Minimum
800 × 600 dots, High color (16 bit color,
65 000 colors), DirectDraw display driver
capability (this product will not operate
correctly at 800 × 600 dots or less, and 256
colors or less.)
Others: (USB) port (this must be provided
as standard)
Whenplayingstillimagesrecordedon
a “Memory Stick Duo” on a computer
OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional/
Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP
Professional
Standard installation is required.
Operation is not assured if the above OS has
been upgraded.
CPU: MMX Pentium 200MHz or faster
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Installing software and “First Step Guide”
You need to install the software to your
Windows computer before connecting
4
Click [Install].
your camcorder to the computer. The
installation is required only for the first time.
Contents to be installed and procedures may
differ depending on your OS.
Using a Windows computer
• Depending on the operating system on the
computer, a message appears notifying you
that “First Step Guide”, cannot be installed
automatically with the InstallShield Wizard.
In such a case, manually copy “First Step
Guide” to your computer according to the
message’s instructions.
1
2
Confirmthatyourcamcorderisnot
connected to the computer.
Turn on the computer.
• Log on as Administrators for installation.
• Close all applications running on the
computer before installing the software.
5
6
Select the language for the
application to be installed, then
click [Next].
3
Place the supplied CD-ROM in the
disc drive of your computer.
The installation screen appears.
Click [Next].
• If the screen does not appear, follow the
procedure below.
1 Double-click [My Computer] (If you are
usingWindowsXP,click[Start],then[My
Computer].)
2 Double-click [PICTUREPACKAGE]
(Disc drive).*
* Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary
depending on the computer.
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7
Read [License Agreement], check
[I accept the terms of the license
agreement] when you agree, then
click [Next].
11Click [Next], then follow the on-
screen instructions to install the
“First Step Guide.”
Depending on the computer, this screen
may notbedisplayed. In such a case, skip
8
9
Select where to save the software,
then click [Next].
12Click [Next], then follow the on-
screen instructions to install
“ImageMixer EasyStepDVD.”
Select [PAL], then click [Install].
13If the [Installing Microsoft (R)
DirectX (R) ] screen is displayed,
follow the steps below to install
DirectX 9.0c. If not, skip to step 14.
1 Read [License Agreement], then click
[Next].
10Click [Install] on the [Ready to
Install the Program] screen.
The installation of Picture Packagestarts.
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2 Click [Next].
15Remove the CD-ROM from the
disc drive of your computer.
• For connecting your camcorder to the
computer, see “First Step Guide” in the
supplied CD-ROM.
• If you have any questions about
PicturePackage, see “For inquires about
3 Click [Finish].
Using a Macintosh computer
You can copy the still images from the
“Memory Stick Duo” to the Macintosh
computer. Install “First Step Guide” in the
supplied CD-ROM.
• Refer to “First Step Guide” for the details on
connecting your camcorder to the computer and
copying the still images.
14Make sure [Yes, I want to restart
my computer now.] is checked,
then click [Finish].
1
2
Confirmthatyourcamcorderisnot
connected to the computer.
Turn on the computer.
The computer turns off once, then starts
up again automatically (Restart).
The short-cut icons for [Picture Package
Menu], [Picture Package Menu
destination Folder] (and “First Step
the desktop.
Close all applications running on the
computer before installing the software.
3
Place the supplied CD-ROM in the
disc drive of your computer.
4
5
Double-click CD-ROM icon.
Copy“FirstStepGuide.pdf,”stored
in the desired language in the
[FirstStepGuide] folder, to your
computer.
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Viewing “First Step Guide”
Displaying “First Step Guide”
For inquires about this software
To view “First Step Guide” on your
computer, Microsoft Internet Explorer
Ver.6.0 or later is recommended.
Pixela User Support Center
Pixela Home Page
http://www.ppackage.com/
– North America (Los Angeles) Telephone:
(Toll-Free) +1-800-458-4029
+1-213-341-0163
Double-click the
icon on the desktop.
– Europe (U.K.) Telephone:
(Toll-Free) U.K., Germany, France and
Spain:
+800-1532-4865
Other countries:
+44-1489-564-764
– Asia (Philippines) Telephone:
+63-2-438-0090
• Youcan also start by selecting [Start], [Programs]
([All Programs] for Windows XP), [Picture
Package], and [First Step Guide], then start up
[First Step Guide].
• To view “First Step Guide” in HTML without
using automatic installation, copy the desired
language folder from the [FirstStepGuide] folder
on the CD-ROM, and then double-click
[Index.html].
• Refer to “FirstStepGuide.pdf” in the following
cases:
– When printing “First Step Guide”
– When “First Step Guide” is not displayed
correctly due to the browser setting even in
recommended environment.
– When the HTML version of “First Step Guide”
is not installed automatically.
On Copyrights
Music works, sound recording or other third
partymusicalcontentsyoumay acquirefrom
CDs, the Internet or other sources (the
“Music Contents”) are the copyrighted work
of the respective owners thereof and are
protected by copyright laws and other
applicable laws of each country/region.
Except to the extent expressly permitted by
applicable laws, you are not permitted to use
(including, without limitation, copying,
modifying, reproducing, uploading,
transmitting or placing to the external
network accessible to the public,
transferring, distributing, lending, licensing,
selling and publishing) any of the Music
Contents without obtaining authorization or
approval of the respective owners thereof.
License of Picture Package by Sony
Corporation would not be construed as
conferring to you by implication, estoppel or
otherwise, any license or right to use the
Music Contents.
To start up on a Macintosh computer
Double-click “FirstStepGuide.pdf”.
To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is
needed. If it is not installed on your
computer, you can download it from the
Adobe Systems web page:
http://www.adobe.com/
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Troubleshooting
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.
Overall operations/Easy Handycam
The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on.
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall socket or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it
sharp-pointed object. (If you press the RESET button, all settings, including the clock setting,
are reset, except the Personal Menu items.)
• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it
for a while in a cool place.
Buttons do not work.
• During Easy Handycam operation, the available buttons are limited. Cancel Easy Handycam
You cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on or off.
• You cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on or off while recording or communicating with
another device via USB cable (For DCR-DVD405E/DVD805E ). Cancel Easy Handycam
Settings change during Easy Handycam operation.
• Some of the settings of your camcorder are restored to the default setting when you set Easy
[DEMO MODE] does not start.
• You cannot view the demonstration when the NIGHTSHOT switch is set to ON. Set the
NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF (p.43).
• Set the POWER switch to
(Movie).
Your camcorder vibrates.
• Vibration occurs depending on the condition of the disc. This is not a malfunction.
A vibration is felt in your hand or a faint sound is heard during operation.
• This is not a malfunction.
A motor sound is heard from your camcorder periodically.
• This is not a malfunction.
A motor sound is heard in the camcorder when the disc cover is closed without
a disc.
• Your camcorder recognizes the disc. This is not a malfunction.
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Your camcorder gets warm.
• This is because the power has been turned on for a long time. This is not a malfunction. Turn
off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place.
Batteries/Power sources
The power does not turn on.
• Thebatterypackisnotattachedtothecamcorder.Attachachargedbatterypacktothecamcorder
• The plug of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from the wall socket. Connect it to the wall
The power abruptly turns off.
• When approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder, the
camcorder is automatically turned off (A.SHUT OFF). Change the setting of [A.SHUT OFF]
The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged.
• Connect the mains lead to the wall socket properly.
The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged.
the AC Adaptor from the wall socket and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be
damaged.
The power turns off frequently although the remaining battery indicator indicates
that the battery pack has enough power to operate.
• A problem has occurred in the remaining battery time indicator, or the battery pack has not
The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.
• The temperature of the environment is too high or too low. This is not a malfunction.
• The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem
• The indicated time may not be correct depending on the environment of use. When you open
or close the LCD screen, it takes about 1 minute to display the correct remaining battery time.
The battery pack is quickly discharged.
• The temperature of the environment is too high or low. This is not a malfunction.
• The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem
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A problem occurs when the camcorder is connected to the AC Adaptor.
• Turn off the power, and disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall socket. Then, connect it again.
LCD screen/viewfinder
An unknown picture appears on the screen.
Stick Duo” to cancel [DEMO MODE].
An unknown indicator appears on the screen.
The picture remains on the LCD screen.
• This occurs if you disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall socket or remove the battery pack
without turning off the power first. This is not a malfunction.
You cannot turn the LCD backlight off.
and holding DISP/BATT INFO.
The buttons do not appear on the touch panel.
• Touch the LCD screen lightly.
49).
The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all.
The picture in the viewfinder is not clear.
The picture in the viewfinder has disappeared.
• The picture is not displayed in the viewfinder when the LCD screen is open. Close the LCD
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Disc
The disc cannot be removed.
• 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. Turn off your camcorder and leave it
for a while in a cool place.
• Moisture condensation has occurred with the disc. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for
• Finalizing is interrupted by turning off your camcorder. Turn on your camcorder and remove
Remaining disc space indicator is not displayed.
• Set [
The indicators of the disc type and the recording format on the LCD screen are
grayed out.
• The disc may be created other than your camcorder. You can play back with your camcorder,
but you cannot record additional scenes.
“Memory Stick Duo”
You cannot operate functions using the “Memory Stick Duo.”
• Slide the POWER switch to light up the
(Still) lamp or press
PLAY/EDIT with your
Still images cannot be deleted.
• Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the “Memory Stick Duo.” (p.129)
• On the Edit screen only up to 100 images to be deleted can be selected at once.
• Images protected by another device cannot be deleted. Use the original device to cancel the
protection.
You cannot delete all still images at once.
You cannot format the “Memory Stick Duo.”
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The data file name is not indicated correctly.
• Only the file name is displayed if the directory structure does not conform to the universal
standard.
• The file is damaged.
The data file name flashes.
• The file is damaged.
Recording
Refer also to “Adjusting the image during recording” (p.109).
Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record movies/still images on the disc.
• The playback screen appears. Press
PLAY/EDIT or touch
on the LCD screen to
• Your camcorder is recording the scene you have just shot on the disc. You cannot press PHOTO
• The disc has run out of space. Use a new disc or format the disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW only,
• The DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW has been finalized. Make a disc to be able to record
• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it
for a while in a cool place.
• Moisture condensation has occurred with the disc. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for
You cannot record on the “Memory Stick Duo.”
• The “Memory Stick Duo” has run out of space. Use a new “Memory Stick Duo” or format the
The ACCESS lamp lights up even when you stop recording.
• Your camcorder is recording the scene you have just shot on the disc.
The recording angle differs depending on the POWER switch setting position.
• The recording angle for the still image is wider than the one for the movie.
The shutter sound is not heard when you record a still image.
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The flash does not work.
• You cannot record with the flash with:
– During recording movies
– [SUPER NS]
– [COLOR SLOW S]
– [D. EFFECT]
– [
BURST]
– The conversion lens (optional) attached
• Even if auto flash or
with:
(Auto redeye reduction) is selected, you cannot use the internal flash
– NightShot
– [SPOTLIGHT], [SUNSET&MOON] or [LANDSCAPE] in [PROGRAM AE]
– [EXPOSURE]
– [SPOT METER]
The external flash (optional) does not work.
• The power of the flash is not turned on, or the flash is not attached correctly.
The actual recording time for movie is less than the expected approximate
recording time.
75).
The recording stops.
• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it
for a while in a cool place.
• Moisture condensation has occurred with the disc. Turn off your camcorder and leave it about
There is a time difference between the point where you press START/STOP and
the point that the recorded movie starts/stops.
• On your camcorder, there may be a slight time difference between the point where you press
START/STOP and the actual point that recording movie starts/stops. This is not a malfunction.
The movie aspect ratio cannot be changed.
• The aspect ratio of a DVD+RW disc cannot be changed. Format the disc again to change the
movie aspect ratio.
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Adjusting the image during recording
Refer also to “Setup items” (p.111).
The auto focus does not function.
• Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p.68).
[STEADYSHOT] does not function.
• [STEADYSHOT] may not work for an excessive camera shake even if [STEADYSHOT] is set
to [ON].
The back light function does not function.
• The back light function does not work during Easy Handycam operation. Cancel Easy
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 malfunction.
A vertical band appears when recording a bright subject.
• This phenomenon is called the smear effect. This is not a malfunction.
Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on the screen.
• The spots appear when you are recording in [SUPER NS] or [COLOR SLOW S]. This is not
a malfunction.
The color of the picture is not correctly displayed.
The picture appears too bright on the screen, and the subject does not appear
on the screen.
The picture appears too dark on the screen, and the subject does not appear on
the screen.
• The LCD screen backlight is switched off. Turn on the LCD backlight by pressing and holding
Flickering or changes in color occurs.
• This occurs when recording pictures under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp
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Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen.
• Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p.70).
Remote Commander
The supplied Remote Commander does not function.
• Insert a battery into the battery holder with the +/– polarities correctly matching the +/– marks
• Remove any 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. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly.
• Remove the conversion lens (optional) as the remote sensor may be obstructed by it.
Another DVD device malfunctions when you use the supplied Remote
Commander.
• Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for your DVD device, or cover the sensor of your
DVD device with black paper.
Playing back a disc on your camcorder
You cannot play back a disc.
• Slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder and press
PLAY/EDIT.
• The disc recorded in other devices may not be played back on your camcorder.
The playback picture is distorted.
Stillimagesstoredona “Memory StickDuo” arenot playedbackinthe actualsize.
• Stillimagesrecordedonotherdevicesmaynotappearintheactualsize.Thisisnotamalfunction.
Still images stored on a “Memory Stick Duo” cannot be played back.
• Still images cannot be played back if you have modified files or folders, or have edited the data
“
” is indicated on an image in the VISUAL INDEX screen.
• Loading of the data may have failed. It may be indicated correctly when you turn off the power
and then turn it on again, or remove the disc once and set it again.
• This may appear on still images taken with other devices, edited on a computer, etc.
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No sound or only a low sound is heard when playing back a disc.
• Sound is not output when the LCD screen is closed. Open the LCD screen.
be difficult to hear.
Playing back a disc on other devices
You cannot play back the disc or a disc cannot be recognized.
• A disc recorded in VR mode cannot be played back on a device that does not support VR mode.
Check the compatibility in the instruction manual of the playback device.
The playback picture is distorted.
“
” is indicated on an image in the DVD menu.
• Loading of the data may have failed when the disc was finalized. For DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/
Playback freezes for an instant between the scenes.
• The image may freeze for an instant between scenes depending on the DVD device being used.
This is not a malfunction.
Playback does not move to the previous scene when you press ..
• If playback crosses 2 titles made automatically by your camcorder when . is pressed,
playback may not move to the previous scene. Select the desired scene from the menu screen.
Refer to the instruction manual of the playback device for further information.
Setup items
Setup items are grayed out.
• You cannot select grayed items in the current situation.
is not displayed.
• You can operate limited operations during Easy Handycam operation. Cancel Easy Handycam
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You cannot use [PROGRAM AE].
• You cannot use [PROGRAM AE] together with:
– NightShot
– [SUPER NS]
– [COLOR SLOW S]
– [OLD MOVIE]
• [SPORTS] will not work when the POWER switch is set to
(Still).
You cannot use [SPOT METER].
• You cannot use [SPOT METER] together with:
– NightShot
– [SUPER NS]
– [COLOR SLOW S]
• If you set [PROGRAM AE], [SPOT METER] is automatically set to [AUTO].
You cannot use [EXPOSURE].
• You cannot use [EXPOSURE] together with:
– NightShot
– [SUPER NS]
– [COLOR SLOW S]
• If you set [PROGRAM AE], [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [AUTO].
You cannot use [WHITE BAL.].
• You cannot use [WHITE BAL.] together with:
– NightShot
– [SUPER NS]
You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS].
• You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS] together with [PROGRAM AE].
You cannot use [SUPER NS].
• The NIGHTSHOT switch is not set to ON.
• You cannot use [SUPER NS] together with:
– [FADER]
– [D. EFFECT]
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[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 [
SELF-TIMER] together with [FADER].
You cannot use [FADER].
• You cannot use [FADER] together with:
– [SUPER NS]
– [COLOR SLOW S]
– [D. EFFECT]
You cannot use [D. EFFECT].
• You cannot use [D. EFFECT] together with:
– [SUPER NS]
– [COLOR SLOW S]
– [FADER]
• You cannot use [OLD MOVIE] together with:
– [PROGRAM AE]
– [PICT. EFFECT]
You cannot use [PICT.EFFECT].
• You cannot use [PICT.EFFECT] together with [OLD MOVIE].
You cannot view [SUR MONITOR].
• Youcannotviewthe [SUR MONITOR] either youarenotrecordingin5.1chsurroundrecording
or together with [FADER].
You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL].
• You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] when power is supplied from the AC Adaptor, or when
you turn the LCD panel facing out on your camcorder when the POWER switch is set to
(movie) or
(Still).
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Editing for movies and still images on the disc (DVD-RW:VR mode)
You cannot edit a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW with your camcorder.
Unable to edit.
• There are no images recorded on the disc.
• Unable to edit because of the condition of the image.
• You cannot edit an image protected on another device.
Scenes cannot be added in the Playlist.
• The disc is full, or the added scenes exceed 999. Delete unnecessary scenes or add all the still
A movie cannot be divided.
• A movie that is too short cannot be divided.
• A movie with a
• A movie protected on another device cannot be divided.
A scene cannot be deleted.
• A scene protected on another device cannot be deleted.
Dubbing/Connecting to other devices
The aspect ratio of the playback is not correct when connecting your camcorder
to the TV.
Pictures from connected devices are not displayed on the LCD screen or the
viewfinder (For DCR-DVD405E/DVD805E).
• Touch
Pictures from connected devices cannot be zoomed (For DCR-DVD405E/
DVD805E).
• You cannot zoom scenes input from the other device on your camcorder.
No sound is heard when playing back a disc.
• The audio will not be output when you connect a device via the S VIDEO plug only. Connect
You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable.
• The A/V connecting cable is not connected properly. Make sure that the A/V connecting cable
is connected to the proper jack, i.e. to the output jack of a device you are dubbing a picture
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You cannot copy the disc to the 12cm DVD.
• Use the supplied software, Nero Express 6. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with Nero
Express 6 for details.
Prints cannot be made using a PictBridge printer (For DCR-DVD405E/DVD805E).
• Your printer may not print images recorded using other devices. This is not a malfunction.
Others
You cannot delete an image.
• You cannot delete images from a DVD-R.
• With a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, you can only delete the most recently recorded
• You cannot delete images from a “Memory Stick Duo” that has been protected with another
device.
Unable to copy still images.
• You cannot copy still images to a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW that has been
finalized. Follow the requiredprocedure to recordadditionalmaterialon theDVD-RW (VIDEO
• There is not enough capacity for the disc or “Memory Stick Duo” to be copied. Delete unwanted
• When the destination is “Memory Stick Duo” with the lock on the write-protect tab, release
• You may not copy still images recorded/edited using other devices.
Unable to finalize.
• Battery is running out during finalizing. Use the AC Adaptor.
• The disc has already been finalized. If you are using a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW,
You cannot edit or record additional material on a disc using other devices.
• You may not be able to edit a disc recorded on your camcorder using other devices.
The disc title cannot be changed.
• You cannot record a disc title on a finalized DVD-R.
• The disc has already been finalized. If you are using a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW,
• The disc title may not be changed on your camcorder if the disc title has been made by another
device.
A Photomovie cannot be created.
• There are no still images.
• There may be a lot of still images on a disc and the remaining disc capacity is low. Delete
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The beep sounds for 5 seconds.
• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it
for a while in a cool place.
• Moisture condensation has occurred with the disc. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for
• Some problems have occurred in your camcorder. Remove the disc and insert it again, then
operate your camcorder again.
Unable to unfinalize.
Connecting to a computer (DCR-DVD405E/DVD805E)
The computer does not recognize your camcorder.
• Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, then connect it again firmly.
• Disconnect USB device other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the
computer.
• Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect
them again correctly.
When editing the images in the disc, the computer does not recognize your
camcorder.
• Confirm the USB driver is correctly installed with the following procedures.
For Windows XP
1 Click [Start], then [Control Panel].
2 Click [Performance and Maintenance], then [System].
The [System Properties] window appears.
3 Click [Hardware] tab.
4 Click [Device Manager].
The [Device Manager] window appears.
5 Make sure that [SONY DDX-C1002 USB Device] appears in [DVD/CD-ROM drives],
[Generic volume] in [Storage volumes], and [USB Mass Storage Device] in [Universal
Serial Bus controllers] respectively.
When all the devices appear, the USB driver is installed correctly. If any of these devices
are not shown, install USB driver.
1 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive on your computer.
2 Double-click [My Computer].
3 Right-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] icon (Disc drive)*, then click [Open].
*Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary depending on the computer.
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4 Double-click [Driver] t [Setup.exe].
For Windows 2000
1 Click [Start], [Settings], then [Control Panel].
2 Click [System].
The [System Properties] window appears.
3 Click [Hardware] tab.
4 Click [Device Manager].
The [Device Manager] window appears.
5 Make sure that [SONY DDX-C1002 USB Device] appears in [DVD/CD-ROM drives],
[Generic volume] in [Storage volumes], and [USB Mass Storage Device] in [Universal
Serial Bus controllers] respectively.
When all the devices appear, the USB driver is installed correctly. If any of these devices
are not shown, install USB driver.
1 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive on your computer.
2 Double-click [My Computer].
3 Right-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] icon (Disc drive)*, then click [Open].
*Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary depending on the computer.
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4 Double-click [Driver] t [Setup.exe].
An error message appears when you place the supplied CD-ROM in your
computer.
• Set the computer display as follows:
– 800 × 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 supplied software Picture Package is not compatible with a Macintosh computer.
You cannot view images recorded on your camcorder.
• Make sure to insert the connector in the correct direction, then connect the USB cable to the
(USB) jack on your camcorder firmly.
• Turn on your camcorder and press
PLAY/EDIT.
• Disconnect the USB device other than the keyboard, mouse, and camcorder from the computer.
You cannot view the still images recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo” on the
computer.
• Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” in the correct direction firmly.
• Select [USB SELECT] t [
• 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.
The “Memory Stick” icon ([Removable Disk]) does not appear on the computer.
• Turn on your camcorder and press
PLAY/EDIT.
• Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into your camcorder.
• Disconnect the USB device other than the keyboard, mouse, and camcorder from the computer.
• Select [USB SELECT] t [
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• 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.
You cannot transfer image data from your camcorder to a computer.
• Set [USB SPEED] to [FULL SPEED] in setup item (p.76).
The images or sound of your camcorder cannot be played back correctly.
• When you connect your camcorder to a computer not compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB
2.0), it may not be able to be played back correctly. However, it does not effect to the images
or sounds transferred to your computer.
correctly. However, it does not effect to the images or sounds transferred to your computer.
• Depending on the computer you use, the played back image or sound may stop temporarily,
but this does not effect the images or sound transferred to your computer.
You cannot write data from your computer on a disc in your camcorder using the
USB cable.
• The disc is not compatible with your camcorder. Use a disc compatible with your camcorder
• You cannot write data from other than the Picture Package on a disc in your camcorder.
The file transferred from the computer is not written to the “Memory Stick Duo”
in your camcorder.
• TheUSBcableisnotremovedwiththerightprocedure.Connectyourcamcordertothecomputer
again and transfer the data.
Picture Package does not function correctly.
• Close Picture Package, then restart the computer.
An error message appears while operating Picture Package.
• Close Picture Package first, then slide the POWER switch on your camcorder to turn on another
lamp.
You cannot copy the disc to the 12cm DVD using Picture Package.
• Use the supplied software, Nero Express 6. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with Nero
Express 6 for details.
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The “First Step Guide” is not displayed correctly.
• Follow the procedure below and refer to “First Step Guide” (FirstStepGuide.pdf).
1 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer.
2 Double-click [My Computer].
3 Right-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] (Disc drive)*.
*Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary depending on the computer.
4 Click [Explorer].
5 Double-click [FirstStepGuide].
6 Double-click the desired language folder.
7 Double-click “FirstStepGuide.pdf.”
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Warning indicators and messages
E:20:ss / E:31:ss / E:40:ss /
E:61:ss / E:62:ss / E:91:ss /
E:94:ss
Self-diagnosis display/Warning
indicators
• A malfunction that you cannot service
has occurred. Contact your Sony dealer
or local authorized Sonyservice facility.
Inform them of the 5-digit code, which
starts from “E.”
If indicators appear on the LCD screen or in
the viewfinder, check the following.
Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If
the problempersists even after you have tried
a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer
or local authorized Sony service facility.
100-0001 (Warning indicator
pertaining to files)
C:21:00
Slow flashing
• The file is damaged.
• The file is unreadable.
(Warning indicator pertaining to
discs)
C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis
display)
Slow flashing
• A disc is not inserted.*
C:04:ss
• Less than 5 minutes remains for
recording movies.
• Fewer than 30 images can be
• The battery pack is not an
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. Use an
accommodated in the remaining space.
• Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor
to the DC IN jack of your camcorder
Fast flashing
• An unrecognizable disc is inserted.*
C:13:ss
• The disc is faulty. Use a compatible disc
• A finalized DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/
DVD+RW is inserted into your
camcorder when you slide the POWER
switch to light up
(Still).*
• The disc is fully recorded.*
(Movie) or
• The disc is dirty or has scratches on it.
Cleanthediscwiththesuppliedcleaning
• A disc that cannot be read or written is
inserted, such as the single-sided disc
inserted inside out.
• The disc recorded in the different TV
color system from your camcorder is
C:21:ss
• Moisture condensation has occurred
with the disc. Turn off your camcorder
C:32:ss
inserted when
(Movie) is selected.*
• Symptoms that are not described above
have occurred. Remove the disc and
insert it again, then operate your
camcorder again.
• Remove the power source. Reconnect it
again and operate your camcorder again.
Z You need to remove the disc*
Fast flashing
• An unrecognizable disc is inserted.
• The disc is fully recorded.
• An error might have occurred with the
disc drive in your camcorder.
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E (Battery level warning)
(Warningindicatorpertainingtothe
flash)*
Slow flashing
Slow flashing
• The battery pack is nearly used up.
• Still charging.
• Depending on the operating
environment or battery conditions, E
Fast flashing
• There is something wrong with the flash.
may flash, even if there are
approximately 20 minutes remaining.
(Warning indicator pertaining to
camera-shake warning)
% (Moisture condensation warning)*
Fast flashing
• The amount of lights is not sufficient, so
camera-shake easily occurs. Use the
flash.
• The camcorder is unsteady, so camera-
shake easily occurs. Hold the camcorder
steady with both hands and shoot the
image. However, note that the camera-
shake warning indicator does not
disappear.
• Moisture condensation has occurred
with the disc. Turn off your camcorder
(High temperature warning)
Slow flashing
• The temperature of your camcorder is
getting higher.
Fast flashing
• The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely high.* Turn off your
camcorder and leave it for a while in a
cool place.
*
You hear a melody when the warning indicators
Description of warning
messages
(Warning indicator pertaining to
“Memory Stick Duo”)
• “Memory Stick Duo” is not inserted
If messages appear on the screen, follow the
instructions.
(Warning indicators pertaining to
“Memory Stick Duo”)*
x Battery
Use the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is damaged.
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is not
(Warning indicator pertaining to
incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”)*
• An incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”
x Drive
- (Warning indicator pertaining
to the write-protect of the “Memory
Stick Duo”)*
Z Drive error. Turn on power again.
• A problem may have occurred with the
disc drive. Turn off and then on again.
• The write-protect tab on the “Memory
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x Moisture condensation
Z Discfinalized. Cannot recordon
disc.
%Moisturecondensation. Turnofffor
1H. (p.133)
• A finalized DVD-R cannot be recorded.
Use a new disc.
% Condensation. Cannot open.
Z Need to unfinalize disc.
• To record on the finalized DVD-RW
x Disc
Cannot change movie aspect ratio on
DVD+RW. (p.60)
Overheated. Recording on disc
disabled.
Recordsmoviesin16:9.Formattoset.
Overheated. Cannot open. Try
later.
Records movies in 4:3. Format to set.
Z Recording on disc disabled.
• Amalfunctionhasoccurredwiththedisc
and it cannot be used.
Insert a disc or change STILL
Disc movie area full. Cannot
record movies.
Unknown disc. Cannot record.
Cannot recover data. Please format
disc.
Scene number on disc is full.
Z Disc error. Remove disc.
• The incompatible disc with your
camcorder is inserted. Your camcorder
cannot recognize the disc because of
malfunctions such as scratches, or the
disc situation is not set correctly.
Z Disc full. Cannot record.
Movie recording disabled.
• Movies cannot be recorded due to some
limitations of the disc. However, you
might be able to record still images.
Z Disc error. Unsupported format.
• The disc recorded in the different format
code from your camcorder. Formatting
the disc may enable you to use the disc
on your camcorder (DVD-RW/
Still recording on disc disabled.
• Still images cannot be recorded due to
some limitations of the disc. However,
you might be able to record movies.
Data error.
• An error occurred during reading or
writing the disc.
Playback prohibited.
• You are trying to play back an
incompatible disc with your camcorder.
Access error.
• An error occurred during reading or
writing the disc.
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• You will have to format the “Memory
x “Memory Stick Duo”
your computer.
Reinsert the Memory Stick.
• 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.”
Do not eject the Memory Stick during
writing.
Insert a Memory Stick or change
This is a read-only Memory Stick.
• Insert a writable “Memory Stick Duo.”
x PictBridge compliant printer
Incompatible type of Memory
Stick.
Check the connected device.
• Switch off the printer and switch it on
again, then disconnect the USB cable
(supplied) and reconnect it.
• A type of “Memory Stick Duo”
incompatible with your camcorder is
Not connected to PictBridge
compatible printer.
ThisMemoryStickisnotformatted
correctly.
• Switch off the printer and switch it on
again, then disconnect the USB cable
(supplied) and reconnect it.
• Check the format, then format the
“Memory Stick Duo” with your
Error. Cancel the task.
Cannot record. The Memory Stick is
full.
• Check the printer.
Cannot print. Check the printer.
• Switch off the printer and switch it on
again, then disconnect the USB cable
(supplied) and reconnect it.
CannotrecordstillimagesonMemory
Stick. (p.129)
- The Memory Stick is locked.
x Flash
Cannot playback. Reinsert the
Charging... Cannot record still
images.
Cannot record. Reinsert the Memory
Stick. (p.28)
• You are trying to record a still image
while the flash is charging.
Flash cannot charge. Not available.
Memory Stick has been removed.
Process canceled.
• A malfunction has occurred with the
strobe and disable charging.
Memory Stick folders are full.
Lens accessoryattached. Cannotuse
flash.
• You cannot create folders exceeding
999MSDCF. You cannot create or delete
created folders using your camcorder.
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x Lens cover
Cannot divide.
• You cannot divide still images converted
to a movie with
Lens cover not fully open. Turn power
off then on. (p.22)
.
• You cannot divided a movie that is
extremely short.
Lens cover is not closed. Turn the
power off once. (p.22)
Data protected.
• The dischas been protectedwithanother
device.
x Easy Handycam
Copy inhibit.
Cannot cancel Easy Handycam. (p.31)
• You cannot copy scenes with the copy
protection signal.
Cannot start Easy Handycam with
Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with
Invalid during Easy Handycam
operation. (p.31)
Disccoveropen,accidentally.Turnon
power again.
No recording in Easy Handycam
operation. (p.31)
Recovering data
vibration.
Avoid any
• TheDVD+RW has been finalized. Make
a disc to be able to record additional
• Your camcorder tries to recover data
automatically if the data writing was not
performed properly.
Cannot recover data on disc.
x Other
• Writing data to the disc has failed.
Attempts were made to recover the data,
but they were unsuccessful.
E Please connect AC adaptor.
• Youaretryingtofinalizeorformatadisc,
or making a disc available for additional
recordingafterfinalizingwiththebattery
capacity low. Use the AC Adaptor as the
power source to prevent the battery from
wearing out in the middle of those
operations.
Please wait.
• This is displayed if the disc removal
process takes time. Leave the camcorder
alone for about 10 minutes so that it does
not apply vibration to your camcorder.
Possibility of problem with disc.
Use new AC adapter or reinsert. (p.19)
• The disc removal process has failed.
There may be something wrong with the
disc.
Playlist full.
• You cannot create the playlist exceeding
999 scenes.
• There is not enough available space on
the disc or “Memory Stick Duo.”
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Additional Information
Using your camcorder abroad
Power supply
You can use your camcorderin any countries/
regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with
your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240
V, 50/60 Hz range.
On TV color systems
Your camcorder is a PAL system-based
camcorder. If you want to view the playback
picture on a TV, it must be a PAL system
based TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input
jack.
System
Used in
Australia, Austria, Belgium,
China, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Finland, Germany,
Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary,
Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New
Zealand, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Singapore, Slovak
Republic, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, Thailand, United
Kingdom, etc.
PAL
PAL - M
PAL - N
Brazil
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay.
Bahama Islands, Bolivia,
Canada, Central America, Chile,
Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana,
Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico,
Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the
Philippines, the U.S.A.,
NTSC
Venezuela, etc.
Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran,
Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine,
etc.
SECAM
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Setting to the local time
You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your
camcorder abroad. Set [AREA SET] and [SUMMERTIME] in the
World time difference
1 2 3 4 6 8 10 121314 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 2425 26 272930 31
Area Time-zone
code differences
Area Time-zone
code differences
Area setting
Area setting
1
GMT
Lisbon, London
Berlin, Paris
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
+11:00
+12:00
–12:00
–11:00
–10:00
–09:00
–08:00
–07:00
–06:00
–05:00
–04:00
–03:30
–03:00
–02:00
–01:00
Solomon Is.
2
+01:00
+02:00
+03:00
+03:30
+04:00
+04:30
+05:00
+05:30
+06:00
+06:30
+07:00
+08:00
+09:00
+09:30
+10:00
Fiji, Wellington
Eniwetok, Kwajalein
Midway Is., Samoa
Hawaii
3
Helsinki, Cairo
Moscow, Nairobi
Tehran
4
5
6
Abu Dhabi, Baku
Kabul
Alaska
7
LosAngeles, Tijuana
Denver, Arizona
Chicago, Mexico City
NewYork, Bogota
Santiago
8
Karachi, Islamabad
Calcutta, New Delhi
Almaty, Dhaka
Rangoon
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Bangkok, Jakarta
HongKong, Singapore
Seoul, Tokyo
St. John’s
Brasilia, Montevideo
Fernando de Noronha
Azores
Adelaide, Darwin
Melbourne, Sydney
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About the disc
which you can use with your
camcorder.
Notes on use
• Hold the disc by its edge while supporting
the center hole lightly. Do not touch the
recording side (the opposite of the printed
side when using a single-sided disc).
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or
leave it in a humid place.
• When you carry or store the disc, put it in
its case.
• When you want to write letters or marks,
etc. on a single-sided disc, write only on the
printed side using an oil-based marker with
a felt-tip, and do not touch the ink until it
dries. Do not heat the disc or use a sharp-
pointed tool, such as ball point pen. Do not
drythesurfacebyheating.Youcannotwrite
on, or mark, on the double-sided discs.
• Beforeshooting,besuretoremovedustand
fingerprints from the disc with the cleaning
cloth supplied with your camcorder.
Otherwise you may not be able to record or
play normally in some situations using that
disc.
• When you set the disc in your camcorder,
press firmly until it clicks. When the
message [C:13:ss] appears on the LCD
screen, open the disc cover and set the disc
again.
• Do not attach any adhesive material such
as a sticker on the surface of a disc. If you
do so, the disc may become unbalanced,
andthismaycauseamalfunctionofthedisc
or your camcorder.
Care and storage of the discs
• Keep the disc clean, or the quality of the
audio and video output may deteriorate.
• Clean the disc with the supplied cleaning
cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center out. For dirt,
clean the disc with a soft cloth slightly
moistened in water, then remove the
moisture with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use
solvents such as benzine, cleaners intended
forvinylLPsorantistaticsplay,astheymay
cause a malfunction to the disc.
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About the “Memory Stick”
• Data read/write speed may vary depending on the
combination of the “Memory Stick” and
“Memory Stick” compliant product you use.
A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable IC
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.
On a “Memory Stick Duo” with a write-
protect tab
However, appearance on the list below does
not guarantee the operation of all types of
“Memory Stick Duo” in your camcorder.
Youcanpreventaccidentalerasureof images
when you slide the write-protect tab on the
“Memory Stick Duo” with a small tapered
object, to the write-protect position.
Recording/
Types of “Memory Stick”
Playback
Notes on use
Image data may be damaged in the following
cases. Compensation for damaged image
data will not be made.
• If you eject the “Memory Stick Duo,” turn the
power off on your camcorder, or remove the
battery pack for replacement while your
camcorder is reading or writing image files on the
“Memory Stick Duo” (while the ACCESS lamp
is lit or flashing).
“Memory Stick”
(without MagicGate)
–
“Memory Stick Duo”*1
(without MagicGate)
a
–
“MagicGate Memory Stick”
“Memory Stick Duo”*1
(with MagicGate)
a*2*3
“MagicGate Memory Stick
Duo” *1
• If you use the “Memory Stick Duo” near magnets
or magnetic fields.
a*3
–
It is recommended you make a back-up of
importantdataontheharddiskofacomputer.
“Memory Stick PRO”
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” *1
a*2*3
*1
x On handling a “Memory Stick”
Keep the following in mind when handling a
“Memory Stick Duo.”
• Be careful not to apply excessive force when
writing on a memo area on a “Memory Stick
Duo.”
• Do not attach a label or the like on a “Memory
Stick Duo” or a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.
• When you carry or store a “Memory Stick Duo,”
put it in its case.
A “Memory Stick Duo” is about half the size of
a standard “Memory Stick.”
The types of “Memory Stick” that support high
speed data transfer. The speed of data transfer
varies depending on the device to be used.
“MagicGate” is a copyright protection
technology that records and transfers the
contents in an encrypted format. Note that data
that uses “MagicGate” technology cannot be
recorded or played on your camcorder.
*2
*3
• Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to come
into contact with the terminals.
• Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the
“Memory Stick Duo.”
• Do notdisassembleor modifythe“MemoryStick
Duo.”
• Do not let the “Memory Stick Duo” get wet.
• Be careful to keep “Memory Stick Duo” media
out of the reach of small children. There is danger
that a child might swallow it.
• Do not insert anything other than a “Memory
Stick Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo slot.
Doing so may cause a malfunction.
• Still image format: Your camcorder compresses
and records image data in the JPEG (Joint
Photographic Experts Group) format. The file
extension is “.JPG.”
• File names of still images:
– 101-0001:Thisfilenameappearsonthescreen
of your camcorder.
– DSC00001.JPG: This file name appears on the
display of a computer.
• A “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by a computer
(WindowsOS/MacOS)doesnothaveguaranteed
compatibility with your camcorder.
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– When playing back image data modified on
your computer.
– When playing back image data recorded with
other devices.
x On a location for use
Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick Duo”
in the following locations.
• Places subject to extremely high temperature,
such as a car parked outside in the summer.
• Places under direct sunlight.
• Places with extremely high humidity or subject
to corrosive gases.
x On the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor
After inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into
the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, you can use
itwith a standard “Memory Stick” compliant
device.
• When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with a
“Memory Stick” compliant device, be sure to
insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory
Stick Duo Adaptor.
• When inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into a
Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, make sure the
“Memory Stick Duo” is inserted facing in the
correct direction, theninsert itall thewayin. Note
that improper use may damage the device. Also,
if you force the “Memory Stick Duo” into the
Memory Stick Duo slot in the wrong direction,
the Memory Stick Duo slot may be damaged.
• Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor
without a “Memory Stick Duo” attached. Doing
so may result in malfunctions of the unit.
x On a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
• The maximum memory capacity of a “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” that can be used on your
camcorder is 2 GB.
On image data compatibility
• Image data files recorded on a “Memory Stick
Duo” by your camcorder conform to the Design
rule for Camera File system universal standard
established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and
Information Technology Industries Association).
• On your camcorder, you cannot play back still
images recorded on other devices (DCR-
TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that do not
conform to the universal standard. (These models
are not sold in some regions.)
• If you cannot use a “Memory Stick Duo” that has
beenusedwithanotherdevice,formatitwithyour
information on the “Memory Stick Duo.”
• You may not be able to play back images with
your camcorder:
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About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
• Be sure to slide the POWER switch to OFF
This unit is compatible with an
(CHG)whennotshootingorplayingbackonyour
camcorder. The battery pack is also consumed
when your camcorder is in the standby mode or
playback is paused.
• Have spare battery packs ready for two or three
times the expected recording time, and make trial
recordings on a DVD-RW/DVD+RW before
making the actual recording.
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series).
Your camcorder operates only with an
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
“InfoLITHIUM” P series battery packs have
the
mark.
What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack?
• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The
battery pack is not water-resistant.
An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a
lithium-ion battery pack that has functions
for communicating information related to
operating conditions between your
camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor/
charger (optional).
The“InfoLITHIUM”batterypackcalculates
the power consumption according to the
operating conditions of your camcorder, and
displays the remaining battery time in
minutes.
Remaining battery time indicator
• If the power goes off even though the remaining
battery time indicator indicates that the battery
pack has enough power to operate, charge the
battery pack fully again so that the indication on
the remaining battery time indicator is correct.
Note, however, that the correct battery indication
sometimes will not be restored if the battery is
used in high temperatures for a long time or left
in a fully charged state, or the battery pack is used
frequently. Regard the remaining battery time
indication as the approximate shooting time.
• The E mark indicating that there is little
remaining battery time sometimes flashes
dependingontheoperatingconditionsorambient
temperature and environment even if the
remaining battery time is approximately 20
minutes.
Charging the battery pack
• Be sure tochargethebatterypack beforeyoustart
using your camcorder.
• It is recommended that you charge the battery
pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C
to 30°C (50°F to 86°F) until CHG (Charge) lamp
turns off. If you charge the battery pack outside
of this temperature range, you may not be able to
charge the battery pack efficiently.
How to store the battery pack
• Ifthebattery packisnot usedforalongtime, fully
charge the battery pack and discharge it on your
camcorder once a year to maintain the proper
function. Tostorethebatterypack, removeitfrom
your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool place.
• To use the battery pack up on your camcorder,
leave your camcorder in the recording standby
without a disc inserted with the [A. SHUT OFF]
• After charging is complete, either disconnect the
cable from the DC IN jack on your camcorder or
remove the battery pack.
Effective use of the battery pack
• Battery pack performance decreases when the
surroundingtemperatureis10°C(50°F)orbelow,
andthelengthoftimeyoucanusethebatterypack
becomes shorter. In that case, do one of the
following to use thebatterypack for alonger time.
to [NEVER] in the
STANDARD SET in the
– Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up,
and insert it in your camcorder right before you
start taking shots.
– Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FP71/
NP-FP90.
• Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent
playback, fast forward or reverse operation wears
out thebattery packfaster. It is recommendedthat
you use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FP71/
NP-FP90.
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Battery life
• The battery life is limited. Battery capacity drops
little by little as you use it more and more, and as
time passes. When the available battery time is
shortened considerably, a probable cause is that
the battery pack has reached the end of its life.
Please buy a new battery pack.
• The battery life varies according to how it is
stored,theoperatingconditions,andenvironment
in which each battery pack is used.
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Maintenance and precautions
accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor
immediately.
• If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked,
– consult your local authorized Sony service
facility.
– wash off any liquid that may have contacted
your skin
– if any liquid getsin your eyes, wash with plenty
of water and consult a doctor.
On use and care
• Donot use orstorethecamcorder and accessories
in the following locations.
– Anywhere extremely hot or cold. Never leave
them exposed to temperatures above 60°C
(140°F), such as under direct sunlight, near
heaters or in a car parked in the sun. They may
malfunction or become deformed.
– Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical
vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.
– Near strong radio waves or radiation. The
camcorder may not be able to record properly.
x Whennotusingyourcamcorderforalong
time
• Occasionally turn it on and let it run such as by
playing back discs or recording for about 3
minutes.
• Remove a disc from your camcorder.
• Useupthebattery packcompletelybeforestoring
it.
– NearAMreceiversandvideoequipment.Noise
may occur.
– On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand or
dust gets in your camcorder, it may
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
– Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD
screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may be
exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the
inside of the viewfinder or the LCD screen.
– Anywhere very humid.
• Operate your camcorder on DC 7.2 V (battery
pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).
• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
recommended in these instruction manual.
• Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example,
fromrainorseawater.Ifyourcamcordergetswet,
it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
• If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing,
unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a
Sony dealer before operating it any further.
• Avoidroughhandling,disassembling,modifying,
physical shock, or impact such as hammering,
dropping or stepping on the product. Be
particularly careful of the lens.
Moisture condensation
If your camcorder is brought directly from a
cold place to a warm place, moisture may
condense inside your camcorder, on the
surfaceofthedisc, oronthepickup lens. This
may cause a malfunction to your camcorder.
If there is moisture inside your camcorder,
[% Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H.]
or[%Condensation.Cannotopen. Try later.]
appears.
The indication will not appear when the
moisture condenses on the camera lens.
x If moisture condensation has occurred
Turn off your camcorder, and leave it for
about an hour.
x Note on moisture condensation
• Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF (CHG)
when you are not using your camcorder.
• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause
heat to build up inside.
• When disconnecting the mains lead, pull it by the
plug and not the cord.
• Do not damage the mains lead such as by placing
anything heavy on it.
Moisturemaycondensewhenyoubringyour
camcorder from a cold place into a warm
place (or vice versa) or when you use your
camcorder in a humid place as follows:
• You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a
place warmed up by a heating device.
• Youbringyourcamcorderfromanairconditioned
car or room into a hot place outside.
• You useyour camcorder after asquall ora shower.
• You use your camcorder in a hot and humid place.
• Keep metal contacts clean.
• Keep the Remote Commander and button-type
battery out of children’s reach. If the battery is
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3 Touch
t [SETUP] t
x How to prevent moisture condensation
When you bring your camcorder from a cold
place into a warm place, put 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).
STANDARD SET t [CALIBRATION].
CALIBRATION
1/3
Touch the "x"
CANCEL
4 Touch the “×” displayed on the screen with
a thin object such as a corner of “Memory
Stick Duo”.
On the LCD screen
• Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD
screen. Blurs appear and it may cause a
malfunction of your camcorder.
The position of the “×” changes.
Touch [CANCEL] to cancel.
• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a
residual image may appear on the LCD screen.
This is not a malfunction.
• While you are using your camcorder, the back of
the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
malfunction.
If you did not press the right spot, try the
calibration again.
• Do not use a sharp-pointed tool to calibrate the
LCD screen. Doing so may damage the surface
of the screen.
• You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if you have
rotated it, orifyou haveset itwiththeLCDscreen
side facing out.
x To clean the LCD screen
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen
dirty, use the cleaning cloth (supplied) to
clean the LCD screen.
When you use the LCD Cleaning Kit
(optional), do not apply the cleaning liquid
directly to the LCD screen. Use cleaning
paper moistened with the liquid.
On handling the casing
• If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body
withasoft clothlightly moistenedwithwater, and
then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.
• Avoid the following to avoid damage to the finish.
x On adjustment of the LCD screen
(CALIBRATION)
– Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent and
insecticide.
– Handling with abovesubstanceson yourhands.
– Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or
vinyl objects for a long period of time.
The buttons on the touch panel may not work
correctly. If this happens, follow the
procedure below. It is recommended you
connect your camcorder to the wall socket
using the supplied AC Adaptor during the
operation.
1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on your
camcorder and press
PLAY/EDIT.
2 Disconnect cables other than that of the AC
Adaptor from your camcorder, then remove
the discand “MemoryStickDuo” from your
camcorder.
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On the pickup lens
• Do not touch the lens inside the disc cover. Keep
the disc cover closed except when inserting and
removing the disc, to keep dust out.
To charge the pre-installed
rechargeable battery
Your camcorder has a pre-installed
rechargeable battery to retain the date, time,
and other settings even when the POWER
switchissettoOFF(CHG).Thepre-installed
rechargeable battery is always charged while
you are using your camcorder but it will get
discharged gradually if you do not use your
camcorder. The rechargeable battery will be
fully discharged in about 3 months if you
do not use your camcorder at all. However,
even if the pre-installed rechargeable battery
is not charged, the camcorder operation will
not be affected as long as you are not
recording the date.
• When your camcorder does not work because the
pickup lens is dirty, clean it with a blower (not
supplied). Do not touch the pickup lens directly
during cleaning because this may cause the
camcorder to malfunction.
pickup lens
x Procedures
Connect your camcorder to a wall socket
using the AC Adaptor supplied with your
camcorder, and leave your camcorder with
the POWER switch turned off for more than
24 hours.
Pickup lens
Care and storage of the camera lens
• Wipe the surface of the lensclean with asoft cloth
in the following instances:
– when there are fingerprints on the lens surface.
– in hot or humid locations
– when the lens is exposed to salty air such as at
the seaside.
To change the battery of the Remote
Commander
1 While pressing on the tab, inset your
fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery
case.
2 Place a new battery with the + side facing up.
3 Insert the battery case back into the Remote
• Storethelensinawell-ventilatedlocationsubject
to little dirt or dust.
Commander until it clicks.
• To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as
described above. It is recommended that you
operate your camcorder about once a month to
keep it in optimum state for a long time.
Tab
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WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not
recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
• A button-type lithium battery (CR2025) is used
in the Remote Commander. Do not use batteries
other than the CR2025.
• When the lithium battery becomes weak, the
operating distance of the Remote Commander
may shorten, or the Remote Commander may not
function properly. In this case, replace the battery
with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of
another battery may present a risk of fire or
explosion.
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Specifications
Color temperature
System
[AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR](3 200 K),
[OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)
Video compression format
MPEG2/JPEG (Still images)
Minimum illumination
Audio compression format
Dolby Digital 2/5.1ch
5 lx (lux) (F1.8)
0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot function)*3
Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator
*1
Video signal
“Exif”isafileformatforstillimages, established
PAL color, CCIR standards
bythe JEITA(JapanElectronicsandInformation
Technology Industries Association). Filesin this
format can have additional information such as
your camcorder’s setting information at the time
of recording.
In 16:9 mode, the focal length figures are actual
figures resulting from wide angle pixel readout.
Objects unable to be seen due to the dark can be
shot with infrared lighting.
Usable discs
8cm DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+RW
Recording format
Movie
*2
DVD-R: DVD-VIDEO
DVD-RW: DVD-VIDEO (VIDEO mode),
DVD-Video Recording
(VR mode)
*3
DVD+RW: DVD+RW Video
• Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
Still image
Exif *1 Ver.2.2
Recording/playback time
HQ:Approx. 20 min
SP: Approx. 30 min
LP: Approx. 60 min
Input/Output connectors
DCR-DVD404E
Audio/Video output
10 pin connector
Viewfinder
Electric viewfinder
color
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms),
unbalanced
Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms),
unbalanced
Audio signal: 327 mV (at Load impedance
47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output impedance less than
2.2 kΩ (kilohms)
Image device
5.9 mm (1/3 type) CCD (Charge Coupled
Device)
Gross:
Approx. 3 310 000 pixels
Effective (Movie, 4:3):
Approx. 2 050 000 pixels
Effective (Movie, 16:9):
Approx. 2 060 000 pixels
Effective (Still, 4:3):
Approx. 3 050 000 pixels
Effective (Still, 16:9):
Approx. 2 290 000 pixels
REMOTE jack
Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 mm)
DCR-DVD405E/DVD805E
Audio/Video input/output
10 pin connector
Input/Output auto switch
Lens
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms),
unbalanced
Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms),
unbalanced
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*
Filter diameter:30mm (1 3/16 in.)
Optical:10×, Digital:20×, 120×
F=1.8-2.9
Audio signal: 327 mV (at Load impedance
47 kΩ (kilohms)), Input impedance more than
47 kΩ (kilohms), Output impedance less than
2.2 kΩ (kilohms)
Focal length
f=5.1 - 51mm (7/32 - 2 1/8 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still camera
For movies:
42.8 - 495mm (1 11/16 - 19 1/2 in.) (16:9)*2
45 - 450mm (1 13/16 - 17 3/4 in.) (4:3)
For still images:
37 - 370mm (1 1/2 - 14 5/8 in.) (4:3)
40.6 - 406mm (1 5/8 - 16 in.) (16:9)
USB jack
mini-B
REMOTE jack
Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 mm)
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LCD screen
Picture
Rechargeable battery pack
NP-FP60
6.9 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9)
Maximum output voltage
DC8.4V
Total number of pixels
123 200 (560 × 220)
Output voltage
DC7.2V
General
Power requirements
7.2 V (battery pack)
8.4 V (AC Adaptor)
Capacity
7.2 wh (1 000 mAh)
Dimensions (Approx.)
31.8 × 33.3 × 45.0 mm
(1 5/16 × 1 5/16 × 1 13/16 in.) (w×h×d)
Average power consumption
During camera recording using LCD
Mass (Approx.)
4.4W
Viewfinder
4.0W
80 g (2.9 oz)
Operating temperature
0°C to + 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating temperature
Type
0°C to + 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Li-ion
Storage temperature
-20°C to + 60°C (-4°F to + 140°F)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Dimensions (Approx.)
66 × 90 × 143mm (2 5/8 × 3 5/8 × 5 3/4 in.)
(w×h×d)
Mass (Approx.)
510 g (1 lb 1 oz) main unit only
590 g (1 lb 4 oz) including the NP-FP60
rechargeable battery pack and disc
Supplied accessories
AC Adaptor AC-L200
Power requirements
AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Current consumption
0.35 - 0.18 A
Power consumption
18W
Output voltage
DC 8.4V*
Operating temperature
0°C to + 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage temperature
-20°C to + 60°C (-4°F to + 140°F)
Dimensions (Approx.)
48 × 29 × 81 mm (1 15/16 × 1 3/16 × 3 1/4 in.)
(w×h×d)
excluding the projecting parts
Mass (Approx.)
170 g (6 oz) excluding the mains lead
*
See at the label of AC Adaptor for other
specifications.
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Glossary, Index
Glossary
back on a DVD device or other device. You
can create a DVD menu with DVD
Handycam showing the beginning of each
scene with date.
x 12cm disc
A disc with a diameter of 12cm. You cannot
use 12cm discs with this DVD Handycam.
x 5.1ch surround sound
x DVD-R
A system that plays back sound on 6
A DVD format that does not enable re-
recording. It is mostly used for saving data
that does not need to be edited. It is
speakers,3atthefront(left, rightandcenter)
and 2 at the rear (right and left) with an
additional low-pass subwoofer counted as a
0.1 channel for frequencies of 120Hz or
lower. The subwoofer is only counted as 0.1
channelbecauseitsplaybackbandisnarrow.
The all-round audio reproduction is more
realistic than stereo, which only reproduces
movement of sound from side to side.
characterized by excellent playback
compatibility with other DVD devices.
Before finalizing, you can additionally
record onto the disc’s free space. Once the
discisfinalized,however,youcannotrecord
onto it even if it has some free space left.
x DVD-RW
x 8cm disc
A re-recordable DVD format. You can
choose from two kinds of recording mode:
VIDEOmode,whichstresseshighplayback
compatibility with other DVD devices, and
VR mode, which enables various editing
with DVD Handycam after recording.
A disc with a diameter of 8cm. You can use
8cm discs with DVD Handycam.
x Disc title
The title (name) given to a recorded disc.
x Dolby Digital
x DVD+RW
An audio encoding (compression) system
developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc.
Sound can be recorded in various formats,
from 5.1ch surround to 2ch stereo or
monaural audio.
Are-recordableDVDformatprovidinghigh
playback compatibility with other DVD
devices. Discs do not require finalizing so
they can be re-recorded anytime.
x Finalizing
x Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator
The process of making discs recorded on
DVD Handycam compatible for playback
on other DVD devices. DVD-R/DVD-RW
discs must be finalized before being played
on another DVD device.
Sound compression technology developed
by Dolby Laboratories Inc. which
compresses audio efficiently while
preserving high sound quality. It enables
recording of 5.1ch surround sound while
using disc space more efficiently. Discs
created by Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator can be
played back on a DVD recorder or device
compatible with the disc on DVD
Handycam. If you own a 5.1chsystem (such
as a home theater system) you can enjoy a
powerful sound.
x Formatting
The process of deleting all recorded movies
from a disc and restoring its original storage
capacity so that it can be rerecorded onto.
x JPEG
JPEG stands for Joint Photographic Experts
Group, a still image data compression (data
capacity reduction) standard. DVD
Handycam records still images in JPEG
format.
x Double-sided disc
Disc that can be recorded on both sides.
x DVD menu
A menu screen that enables you to select a
particular scene from a disc being played
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x MPEG2
x Unfinalizing
MPEG stands for Moving Picture Experts
Group, the groupofstandardsfor the coding
(image compression) of video (movie) and
audio. There are MPEG1 (standard
definition) and MPEG2 (high definition)
formats. DVD Handycamrecordsmoviesin
MPEG2 format.
The process of treating a finalized disc that
has some unused recording capacity so that
it can be recorded on again.
x VBR
VBR stands for Variable Bit Rate, the
recording format for automatically
controlling the bit rate (the volume of
recording data in a given time segment)
according to the scene being recorded. For
fast-movingvideo, alotof discspace isused
to produce a clear image so the recording
time is short.
x Original
A movie or still photo recorded by DVD
Handycam onto a disc is called an
“original.”
x Photomovie
x VIDEO mode
A series of still images (JPEG format)
converted and resaved as a movie (MPEG
format) on the same disc, which can played
back on another DVD device or computer.
One of the recording formats you can select
when using a DVD-RW. VIDEO mode
provides excellent compatibility with other
DVD devices.
Create a Photomovie to view still images on
a DVD device that does not support JPEG
playback. Still images converted to a
Photomovie are played back continuously
like a slide show. Resolution is slightly
reduced.
x VISUAL INDEX
Thisfunctiondisplaysimagesofmoviesand
still images you have recorded so that you
can select those scenes you want to play
back.
x Pickup lens
x VR mode
The component that optically reads signals
from a recorded disc.
One of the recording formats you can select
when using a DVD-RW. VR mode enables
editing (deleting or sequence
x Playlist
rearrangement) with DVD Handycam.
Finalizing the disc lets you play it back on
a VR mode compatible DVD device.
A list of your favorite selected original
movies and still images. It enables simple
editing of original recorded data such as
deleting images, dividing videos, and
changing playback order.
x Recording mode
By setting the recording mode before
recording, you can select the image quality.
There are 3 modes: HQ (high quality), SP
(standard play) and LP (long play). The
higher the recording quality, the shorter the
recording time.
x Thumbnail
Reduced-size images which enable you to
view many images at the same time. DVD
Handycam “VISUAL INDEX” and “DVD
menu” use a thumbnail display system.
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Index
Numerics
Button-type lithium battery
C
5.1-channel surround sound
D.EFFECT
A
E
ACCESS lamp
“Memory Stick Duo”
Connect
F
Adjusting exposure
...................See PROGRAM AE
A.SHUT OFF
D
Format
Delete
B
Battery
BATT (battery)
BURST
G
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H
M
O
I
Index
P
Number of recordable
Index screen display
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”
Movie
J
REC MODE
L
PICT.APPLI.
PICT. EFFECT
N
Pixela User Support Center
Playlist
NS LIGHT
LUMI. KEY
Number of still images
142
Preparation
T
TIME/LANGU.
Q
U
R
Remaining display
Still image
V
VF B.LIGHT
VF WIDE DISP
..............................................76
Viewfinderlensadjustment
S
143
W
Z
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On trademarks
• “Handycam” and
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• “Memory Stick,”
Notes on the License
are
ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN
CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY
MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE
MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO
INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS
EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A
LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN
THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH
LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA,
L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300,
DENVER, COLORADO 80206.
, “Memory Stick Duo,”
, “Memory Stick PRO Duo,”
, “MagicGate,”
, “MagicGate Memory
Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” are
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
• Picture Package is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
• DVD-R, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW logo are
trademarks.
• Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories.
• Dolby Digital 5.1 Creatorisa trademark of Dolby
Laboratories.
• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are
either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/
or other countries.
• Windows Media Player is a trademark of
Microsoft Corporation.
• iMac, iBook, Macintosh, Mac OS, PowerBook
and PowerMac are trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc in the U.S. and other countries.
• Macromedia and Macromedia Flash Player are
trademarks or registered trademarks of
Macromedia, Inc. in the United States and / or
other countries.
• Pentium is a trademark or registered trademark
of Intel Corporation.
• Nero 6 and other software products developed by
Nero AG are registered trademarks of Nero AG
and its subsidiaries and affiliates. Copyright ©
Nero AG and its licensors 1996-2005
All other product names mentioned herein may be
the trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies. Furthermore, ™ and “®” are
not mentioned in each case in this manual.
Additional information on this product and answers
to frequently asked questions can be found at our
Customer Support Website.
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