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Operating Guide
DCR-DVD404E/DVD405E/DVD805E
© 2006 Sony Corporation
Enjoying with your
DVD Handycam
12
Getting Started
18
Easy
Handycam
31
Recording
/Playback
38
Playback on DVD devices
52
Using the Recorded disc
59
Using the Setup items
62
Editing on DVD Handycam
82
Dubbing, Printing
90
Using a Computer
97
Troubleshooting
103
Additional Information
126
Glossary, Index
139
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Before operating the unit, please read this
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future
reference.
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.
Replace the battery with the specified type
only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result.
NOTICE ON THE SUPPLIED AC
ADAPTOR
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is
fitted to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.
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
to BS1362 (i.e., marked with 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.
If you should lose the fuse cover, please
contact your nearest Sony service station.
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
Directive for using connection cables shorter
than 3 meters. (9.8 feet)
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.
Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
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 point for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment.
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.
Read this first
WARNING
FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM
For the customers in Europe
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For more detailed information about
recycling of this product, please contact your
local Civic Office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
Applicable Accessories: Remote
Commander
If you have any questions about this product,
you may call:
Sony Customer Information Center
1-800-222-SONY (7669).
The number below is for the FCC related
matters only.
Regulatory Information
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
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 harmful interference
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
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:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
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.
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.
“Battery pack”
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.
For customers in the U.S.A.
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.
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Your camcorder is supplied with two
kinds of operations guides.
“Operating Guide” (This manual)
“First Step Guide” for using your camcorder with
the computer connected (stored on the supplied
CD-ROM)*
* 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
You can use 8cm DVD-Rs, 8cm DVD-RWs
and 8cm DVD+RWs only. Use the discs with
marks listed below. See page 14 for details.
On the types of “Memory Stick” you can
use in your camcorder
There are two sizes of “Memory Stick. You
can use “Memory Stick Duo” marked with
or
(p.129).
“Memory Stick Duo” (This size can be used with your
camcorder)
“Memory Stick”
(You cannot use it in your camcorder.)
• You cannot use any type of memory card
except “Memory Stick Duo.
“Memory Stick PRO” and “Memory Stick
PRO Duo” can be used only with “Memory
Stick PRO” compatible equipment.
When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with
“Memory Stick” compatible
equipment
Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo”
into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.
Memory Stick Duo Adaptor
On using the camcorder
Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts.
The camcorder is not dustproofed,
dripproofed or waterproofed. See
“Maintenance and precautions” (p.133).
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
(p.22) or the ACCESS lamp (p.26) is on:
to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor
from the camcorder.
to apply mechanical shock 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
proper direction. If you insert the connector
plug forcibly in the wrong direction, the
terminal may be damaged, or this may
cause a malfunction of your camcorder.
Notes on use
Viewfinder LCD screen
Battery
Read this first (continued)
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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-
precision technology, so over 99.99% of the
pixels are operational for effective use.
However, there may be some tiny black
points and/or bright points (white, red, blue,
or green in color) that appear constantly on
the LCD screen and the viewfinder. These
points are normal.
Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder,
or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods
of time may cause malfunctions. Be careful
when placing the camera near a window or
outdoors.
Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause
your camcorder to malfunction. Take
pictures of the sun only in low light
conditions, such as at dusk.
On recording
Before starting to record, test the recording
function to make sure 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
for trial recording (p.14).
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
cannot dub copyright protected software on
your camcorder.
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
media and accessories are subject to change
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.
Available operations depend on the disc
used. The following marks are used for the
different DVD formats.
The on-screen displays in each local
language are used for illustrating the
operating procedures. Change the screen
language before using your camcorder if
necessary (p.79).
Black point
White, red, blue or
green point
DVD
+RW
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About the Carl Zeiss lens
Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss
lens, which was developed jointly by Carl
Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation,
and produces superior images.
It adopts the MTF* measurement system for
video cameras and offers a quality typical of
a Carl Zeiss lens.
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
amount of light from a subject coming into
the lens.
Read this first (continued)
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Table of Contents
What you can do with your DVD Handycam........................................... 12
Choosing a disc ...................................................................................... 14
Using your DVD Handycam .................................................................... 16
Step 1: Checking supplied items............................................................. 18
Step 2: Charging the battery pack .......................................................... 19
Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your camcorder...................22
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder...................................23
Step 5: Using the touch panel................................................................. 24
Step 6: Setting the date and time............................................................ 25
Step 7: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick Duo” ................................... 26
Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture
................................................................................................................ 29
Using Easy Handycam operation............................................................ 31
Recording with ease ............................................................................... 32
Playing back with ease ........................................................................... 34
Preparation for playing back on a DVD player (Finalizing) ..................... 36
Recording................................................................................................ 38
Playback ................................................................................................. 40
Functions used for recording/playback, etc. ........................................... 42
Recording
To use zoom
To record sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording)
To use the flash
To record in dark places (NightShot)
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT)
Enjoying with your DVD Handycam
Getting Started
Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic
settings
Recording/Playback
9
To adjust the focus for an off center subject
To fix the exposure for the selected subject
To record in mirror mode
To add special effects
To use a tripod
To attach the shoulder belt
Playback
To use Playback zoom
To play back a series of still images (Slide show)
Recording/playback
To check the remaining battery
To turn off the operation confirmation beep
To initialize the settings (RESET)
Other part names and functions
Checking/Deleting the last scene (Review/Review deleting) ..................46
Indicators displayed during recording/playback ......................................47
Remote Commander...............................................................................49
Playing the picture on a TV .....................................................................50
Making the disc compatible with playback on DVD devices or
DVD drives (Finalizing)............................................................................52
Playing back a disc on DVD devices, etc. ...............................................56
Playing back a disc on a computer with a DVD drive installed................57
Recording additional scenes after finalizing ............................................59
Deleting all of the scenes on the disc (Formatting) .................................60
Using the Setup items .............................................................................62
Setup items .............................................................................................64
CAMERA SET....................................................................................66
Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions
(EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.)
STILL SET .........................................................................................70
Settings for still images
(BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE, etc.)
Playback on DVD devices
Using the Recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW)
Using the Setup items
10
PICT.APPLI. ....................................................................................72
Special effects on pictures or additional functions on recording/playback
(PICT.EFFECT/D.EFFECT, etc.)
MEDIA SET ....................................................................................... 74
Settings for discs and “Memory Stick Duo”
(FORMAT/FINALIZE/UNFINALIZE, etc.)
STANDARD SET.............................................................................. 75
Settings while recording on a disc or other basic settings
(REC MODE/LCD/VF SET/USB SPEED, etc.)
TIME/LANGU. ................................................................................. 79
(CLOCK SET/AREA SET/LANGUAGE, etc.)
Customizing Personal Menu................................................................... 80
Copying the still images .......................................................................... 82
Deleting still images from the “Memory Stick Duo” ................................. 84
Editing the original data .......................................................................... 85
Creating the Playlist................................................................................ 86
Playing the Playlist.................................................................................. 89
Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices ................................................................90
Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device
(DCR-DVD405E/DVD805E).................................................................... 92
Printing recorded still images (PictBridge compliant printer)
(DCR-DVD405E/DVD805E).................................................................... 94
Jacks to connect external devices .......................................................... 96
Before referring to the “First Step Guide” on your computer...................97
Installing software and “First Step Guide”............................................... 99
Viewing “First Step Guide”.................................................................... 102
Editing on DVD Handycam
Dubbing, Printing
Using a Computer (DCR-DVD405E/DVD805E)
Table of Contents (continued)
11
Troubleshooting.....................................................................................103
Warning indicators and messages ........................................................121
Using your camcorder abroad...............................................................126
About the disc........................................................................................128
About the “Memory Stick”......................................................................129
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack...................................................131
Maintenance and precautions ...............................................................133
Specifications ........................................................................................137
Glossary ................................................................................................139
Index......................................................................................................141
Troubleshooting
Additional Information
Glossary, Index
12
Your DVD Handycam records image data on 8cm DVD*.
It is more convenient than video tape and far more versatile.
Enjoying with your DVD Handycam
What you can do with your DVD Handycam
* DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is a high-capacity optical disc.
No rewinding to start recording (p.32, 38)
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.
Still images can be recorded on the disc or “Memory Stick
Duo.
You can find a scene quickly using a VISUAL
INDEX screen.(p.34, 40)
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
sound (p.29, 42)
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.
Taking beautiful shots easily
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** Finalizing: a process to make it possible to play back recorded DVD on other DVD devices (see page
36 and 52).
Playback on a DVD device or DVD drive (p.36, 52)
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.
Playback on widescreen TV and home theater (p.42,
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.
A recorded disc can be played back on a variety of devices
High-speed image transfer (p.97)
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.
Using the supplied software to edit and copy (p.97)
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.
Connecting DVD Handycam to a computer
Some models may not support a computer connection.
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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
When you use a DVD-RW, you can choose the recording format from VIDEO mode or VR mode.
In this manual, VIDEO mode is indicated as and VR mode as .
Disc and recording formats Glossary (p.139, 140)
*
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
when using a new disc, format it with your DVD Handycam (p.26).
*
4
Do not use a DVD+RW before finalizing in a computer as this may result in a malfunction.
Choosing a disc
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 format features
Figures in parentheses ( ) indicate page numbers.
Disc types and symbols
DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+RW
Symbols used in this manual
Both 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 movie can be
recorded on the same disc*
2
(29) zzz
Deleting the last recording immediately (46) zzz
Deleting recordings freely
(85) z
Editing recordings on your camcorder
(85) z
Using a disc repeatedly even if the disc
becomes full by formatting*
3
(60) zzz
Playing back recordings on other DVD
devices if you finalize the disc
(36, 52) zz
*1
z*
1
z
Playing back recordings on other DVD
devices even if you do not finalize the disc
(52) –––
*3
z*
4
Creating the DVD menu when you finalize
the disc
(55) zz z
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Recording time
Recording time per disc side
The minimum recording time is given in
parentheses.
unit: min.
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 symbol at the center facing
outwards until it clicks.
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.
Finalizing (p.52)
Unfinalizing (DVD-RW: VIDEO mode) (p.59)
Formatting (p.60)
Recording mode Recording time
HQ (High Quality) approx. 20 (18)
SP (Standard Play) approx. 30 (18)
LP (Long Play) approx. 60 (44)
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.
VBR Glossary (p.140)
symbol
Place the symbol
facing outwards.
Recording is made on
the rear side.
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Continued on the right page
Using your DVD Handycam
1Preparing
(See page 18 to 29.)
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?
Playing back
disc on a
various DVD
devices
Deleting and editing
images in your DVD
Handycam
The disc can be
played back on
various DVD devices
The disc can be
played back even
without finalizing
2Shooting, deleting
and editing
(See pages 32, 38, 46
and 85.)
You cannot
delete a
recorded
image.
You can delete or edit
a recorded image
anytime (p.85).
You can only delete the
images you have just
recorded (p.46).
3Viewing on your DVD Handycam
(See pages 34 and 40)
You can also connect it to a TV for viewing
(p.50).
* Select the mode on your
DVD Handycam and
format (p.26).
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Finalize
Finalize
Finalize
Finalize
Finalize
4Viewing on another DVD device
(See pages 52 and 56.)
To view a disc recorded on your DVD Handycam on other DVD devices, you need to
finalize it first.
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.
Like commercially sold
DVD, this disc can be
played back in most DVD
devices after finalizing.
The disc can be played back
in a device compatible with
the DVD-RW VR mode.
The disc can be played back without finalizing.
But finalizing is required in some cases.
For details, see page 52.
Unfinalizing allows you
to add recordings (p.59).
Recordings can be added
without unfinalizing.
Playback compatibility
Playback compatibility with any DVD device is not guaranteed. Refer to the instruction manual
supplied with your DVD device or consult your dealer.
DVD device /
DVD recorder
DVD drive
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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)
Mains lead (1) (p.19)
A/V connecting cable (1) (p.50, 90, 92, 96)
USB cable (1) (p.94, 96)
(For DCR-DVD405E/DVD805E)
Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.49)
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
Rechargeable battery pack
NP-FP60 (1) (p.20)
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)
Getting Started
Step 1: Checking supplied items
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Getting Started
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.)
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.
1 Slide the battery pack in the
direction of the arrow until it clicks.
2 Slide the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow to set it to
OFF (CHG) (The default setting).
3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC
IN jack on your camcorder.
Open the jack cover to connect the AC
Adaptor.
4 Connect the mains lead to the AC
Adaptor and the wall socket.
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and
charging starts.
Step 2: Charging the battery pack
DC IN jack
CHG lamp
Jack cover
POWER
switch
Battery
DC plug
Mains lead
To the wall socket
AC Adaptor
Jack cover
Match the v mark
on the DC plug with
v mark on your
camcorder.
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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.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor holding both
your camcorder and the DC plug.
To remove the battery pack
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and
remove the battery pack.
When you remove the battery pack, make sure
that none of the respective lamps of the POWER
switch (p.22) is on.
When storing the battery pack
Use up the battery pack completely if you do
not intend to use it for a long time (p.131).
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.
Charging time (full charge)
Approximate time (min.) required when you
fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.
Recording time
Approximate time (min.) available when you
use a fully charged battery pack.
* 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.
Playback time
Approximate time (min.) available when you
use a fully charged battery pack.
* When the LCD backlight turns on.
Battery pack Charging time
NP-FP50
125
NP-FP60 (supplied)
135
NP-FP70
155
NP-FP71
170
NP-FP90
220
BATT (battery)
release lever
Battery pack
Continuous
recording
time
Typical
recording
time*
NP-FP50
055
060
060
025
030
030
NP-FP60
(supplied)
085
090
095
040
045
045
NP-FP70
125
135
140
060
065
070
NP-FP71
145
155
160
070
075
080
NP-FP90
230
250
255
115
125
125
Battery pack
LCD screen
opened*
LCD screen
closed
NP-FP50
090 110
NP-FP60
(supplied)
110 120
NP-FP70
200 235
NP-FP71
235 280
NP-FP90
345 415
Step 2: Charging the battery pack (continued)
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Getting Started
On the battery pack
Before changing the battery pack, slide the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging,
or BATTERY INFO (p.45) will not be correctly
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 battery pack 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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To record, slide the POWER switch to turn
on the respective lamp.
When using it for the first time, the [CLOCK
SET] screen appears (p.25).
1 Turn on the power by sliding the
POWER switch in the direction of
the arrow while pressing the green
button in the center.
When you record, switch the power mode
by sliding the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow until the respective
lamp lights up.
(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
SET], p.25), the next time you turn on the power
of your camcorder, the current date and time will
be displayed on the LCD screen for a few seconds.
2 Hold your camcorder correctly.
3 Ensure a good grip, then fasten the
belt.
To turn off the power
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
At the time of purchase, the power will be set to
turn off automatically if you leave your camcorder
without any operation attempted for
approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power.
([A.SHUT OFF], p.78).
Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your
camcorder
Lens cover
POWER switch
Green button
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Getting Started
Open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the
camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle
to record or play (2).
Be careful not to press the buttons on the LCD
frame accidentally when you open or adjust the
LCD screen.
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.
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 INFO until
disappears.
See [LCD/VF SET] - [LCD BRIGHT] (p.76) to
adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.
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.
You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder
backlight by selecting [LCD/VF SET] - [VF
B.LIGHT] (p.76).
The recorded picture will not be affected by the
setting.
You can adjust [FADER] and [EXPOSURE]
while looking through the viewfinder (p.67, 73).
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder
The LCD screen
DISP/BATT INFO
2
180
degrees
(max.)
2 90 degrees
(max.)
1 90 degrees to the
camcorder
The viewfinder
Viewfinder
Viewfinder lens
adjustment lever
Raise the viewfinder and
move it until the picture
is clear.
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You can play back recorded pictures (p.34,
40), or change the settings (p.62) using the
touch panel.
Touch the buttons displayed on the screen.
Support the rear of the LCD panel with
the palm of your left hand. Then, touch
the buttons displayed on the screen.
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.
(CALIBRATION) (p.134)
To hide the screen indicators
Press DISP/BATT INFO to hide or show the
screen indicators (counter, etc.).
You can change the on-screen displays to
show messages in a specified language.
Select the screen language in [LANGUAGE]
on the TIME/LANGU. (p.79).
Step 5: Using the touch panel
Touch the button on the LCD screen.
DISP/BATT INFO
Changing the language setting
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Getting Started
Set the date and time when using this
camcorder for the first time. If you do not set
the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen
appears every time you turn on your
camcorder or slide the POWER switch.
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
rechargeable battery and then set the date and time
again (p.135).
Skip to step 4 when you set the clock for the
first time.
1 Touch t [SETUP].
2 Select (TIME/LANGU.) with
/ , then touch .
3 Select [CLOCK SET] with / ,
then touch .
4 Select the desired geographical
area with / , then touch .
5 Set [SUMMERTIME] to [ON] with
/ , if necessary, then touch
.
6 Set [Y] (year) with / , then
touch .
You can set any year up to the year 2079.
7 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and
minute, then touch .
The clock starts.
Refer to page 127 for information concerning
“World time difference.
The recording date and time are not displayed
during recording, but are automatically recorded
onto the disc and you can check them during
playback ([DATA CODE], p.76).
Step 6: Setting the date and time
POWER switch
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A new 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW, or
DVD+RW is required for recording (p.14).
Remove dust or fingerprints from the disc
beforehand, using the cleaning cloth supplied
with your camcorder (p.128).
1 Check that the power of your
camcorder is on.
You can remove the disc when a power source
is connected to your camcorder even when
your camcorder is turned off. However, the
disc recognition process (step 4) does not
start.
2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch
in the direction of the arrow
(OPEN B).
[PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on the
LCD screen. Then the opening melody
sounds once, and the camcorder beeps.
After the beeps stop, the disc cover opens
slightly automatically.
Be careful not to obstruct the operation with your
hand or other objects, etc., when opening or
closing the disc cover. Move the belt to the bottom
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.
3 Set the disc with the recording side
facing your camcorder, then press
the center of the disc until it clicks.
Do not touch the disc with the recording side or
pickup lens (p.135).
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.
Step 7: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick Duo”
Inserting a disc
ACCESS lamp (Disc
)
POWER switch
Disc cover
OPEN switch
Pickup lens
When the disc
cover opens
slightly, open it
further.
Set the disc with the label side facing out
when using a single-sided disc.
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Getting Started
4 Close the disc cover.
The [DISC ACCESS] screen appears.
It may take some time to recognize the
disc depending on the disc type and
condition.
xDVD-R
You can start recording immediately after
[DISC ACCESS] disappears from the
LCD screen. You do not need to proceed
to steps after step 5.
xDVD-RW
Select the recording format, then format
the disc. Proceed to step 5.
xDVD+RW
Select the aspect ratio of the recording
picture, then format the disc. Proceed to
step 6.
During Easy Handycam operation (p.31),
[Format the disc? If not, remove the disc.]
appears. Touch , then proceed to step 8.
5 Select the recording format for a
DVD-RW, and touch , then
proceed to step 7.
xVIDEO mode
You can play back the disc on most of
DVD devices if you finalize it.
xVR mode
You can edit, delete pictures, or divide
movies on your camcorder (p.85).
However, the disc can be played back
only on DVD devices that support VR
mode when you finalize it.
6 Select the aspect ratio of the
recording picture ([16:9 WIDE] or
[4:3]) for DVD+RW, then touch .
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.
x4:3
You can record to play back pictures on
a 4:3 TV.
7 Touch [YES] t [YES].
8 Touch when [Completed.]
appears.
When the formatting is completed, you
can start recording on the DVD-RW/
DVD+RW.
Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect
the AC Adaptor while formatting.
To remove the disc
Perform step 1 and 2 to open the disc cover,
then remove the disc.
Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder
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.
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.
VRVIDEO
Can playback on
various DVD devices.
Cannot edit in Camcorder
FORMAT : VIDEO
OK
4:3
16:9
WIDE
Select aspect ratio of
movie to be recorded.
Format again to change.
FORMAT : 16:9 WIDE
OK
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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.
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.
You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo
marked with or
(p.129).
The number of recordable pictures varies
depending on the image quality or the image size.
For details, see page 71.
1 Raise the viewfinder.
2 Open the Memory Stick Duo cover.
3 Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into
the Memory Stick Duo slot in the
right direction until it clicks.
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.
4 Close the Memory Stick Duo cover
and lower the viewfinder.
To eject a “Memory Stick Duo
Lightly push the “Memory Stick Duo” after
following step 1 and 2.
When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, your
camcorder is reading/writing data. Do not shake
or knock your camcorder, turn the power off, eject
the “Memory Stick Duo,” or remove the battery
pack. 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.
Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo”
Memory Stick
Duo cover
ACCESS lamp
(“Memory Stick Duo”)
Step 7: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick Duo” (continued)
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Getting Started
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.
1 Slide the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow to light up
the (Movie) lamp.
2 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to
select the desired screen aspect
ratio.
* When viewing on the LCD screen. It may be
different in the viewfinder.
You cannot change the aspect ratio in the
following cases:
– when using a DVD+RW
– while recording movies
– when [D.EFFECT] is set to [OLD
MOVIE] (p.73)
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).
– when you change [REC MODE] (p.75)/
with a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/
DVD+RW inserted while 4:3 is set.
To play back pictures after connecting
your camcorder to a TV
Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according
to your TV (16:9/4:3) (p.50).
When viewing 16:9 (wide) pictures with [TV
TYPE] set to [4:3], pictures may appear rough
depending on subjects.
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.
Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of
the recording picture
Movies
POWER switch
WIDE SELECT
16:9 (wide)* 4:3*
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1 Slide the POWER switch to light up
the (Still) lamp.
The image size ratio changes to 4:3.
2 Select the recording media for still
images.
1 Touch t [STILL MEDIA].
2 Select the recording media for still
images and touch .
The default setting is [MEMORY STICK].
3 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to
select the desired setting.
Still image size is [ 2.3M] ( ) when 16:9
(wide) is set and maximum [3.0M] ( ) when
4:3 is set.
The number of recordable still images varies
depending on image quality and image size. For
details, see p.71.
Still images
Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture
(continued)
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Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings
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.
Complete the preparations described in steps 1 to 8 (p.18 to 29) before operation.
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
(p.85).
If you do not intend to use Easy Handycam operation, go to page 38.
Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings
Using Easy Handycam operation
Now try recording page 32
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.
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.
BEEP
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)
Press and hold DISP BATT/INFO (p.45)
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.
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1 Slide the POWER switch A in the direction of the arrow to light up the
(Movie) lamp.
2 Press START/STOP B (or C).
The default settings is [SP] (p.75).
To stop recording, press START/STOP again.
To record the next images
Perform step 2.
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.
Recording with ease
Movies
To record movies
To record still images
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.
REC
[STBY]
[REC]
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Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings
1 Slide the POWER switch A in the direction of the arrow to light up the (Still)
lamp.
2 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.
The default setting is [MEMORY STICK].
3 Press PHOTO D lightly to adjust the focus A, then press it fully B.
The default setting is [FINE] (p.71).
A shutter sound is heard. When disappears, the image has been recorded.
Still images
Before Easy Handycam operation
Turn on your camcorder and press EASY to set to Easy Handycam operation
(p.31).
[Easy Handycam operation ON.] appears, then appears on the LCD screen.
12
The number of
recordable still
images and
recording media
Flashing bLights up
34
1 Press PLAY/EDIT A (or B)
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen.
1 tab: Displays the movies.
2 tab: Displays the still images on the disc.
3 tab: Displays the still images on the “Memory Stick Duo.
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.
Touch tab, then the movie to be played back.
Playing back with ease
Movies
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.
Previous
6 pictures
Next
6 pictures
13
Disc type
Appears with the image on
each of the tab that was lastly
played back/recorded.
DVD-RW recording
format
Returns to the
recording screen
2
Beginning of the scene/
previous scene
Toggles Play or
Pause as you touch
Next scene
Stop (go to the
VISUAL INDEX screen)
Reverse/ Forward
Recording
date/time
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Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings
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 / .
Disc:
Touch tab and the still image to be played back.
“Memory Stick Duo”:
Touch tab and the still image to be played back.
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)
Turning off the backlight of the LCD screen (p.23)
Still Images
Before Easy Handycam operation
Turn on your camcorder and press EASY to set to Easy Handycam operation
(p.31).
[Easy Handycam operation ON.] appears, then appears on the LCD screen.
Slide show button
(p.44)
Go to the VISUAL INDEX
screen
Previous/Next
Media type
Recording date/time
Slide show button
(p.44)
Go to the VISUAL INDEX
screen
Previous/Next
Media type
Recording date/time
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Finalizing makes the recorded DVD compatible for playback with DVD devices and DVD drives
of computers.
With Easy Handycam operation, your DVD Handycam sets up the following options
automatically. Therefore, you can finalize a disc easily.
creating a DVD menu to display images as thumbnails on a DVD player, etc.
creating a Photomovie to play back still images on a DVD player, etc.
DVD menu, Photomovie Glossary (p.139, 140)
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 playing back on a DVD player
(Finalizing)
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.
Be sure to use the AC adaptor to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during
finalizing.
2 Turn on your camcorder and press EASY to set to Easy Handycam (p.31).
[Easy Handycam operation ON.] and appears on the screen.
3 Insert the disc to be finalized.
DC IN jack
POWER switch
To the wall socket
AC Adaptor
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Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings
Finalizing a disc
Touch the LCD screen in the following steps.
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.
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
Handycam operation (p.60).
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
123
456
Deleting all the scenes after playback (Formatting)
DVD
+RW
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1 Slide the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow to light up the
(Movie) lamp.
2 Press START/STOP A (or B).
To stop recording, press START/STOP again.
Recording/Playback
Recording
Movies
PHOTO
POWER switch
START/STOP B
START/STOP A
Lens cover
Opens in accordance
with the setting of the
POWER switch.
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.
REC
60min
[STBY] [REC]
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Recording/Playback
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 (p.62).
3 Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus A, then press it fully B.
A shutter sound is heard. When disappears, the image has been recorded.
Still Images
To check or delete the last recording
(Review/Review deleting)
See page 46.
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.
1 2
The number of recordable
still images and recording
media
Flashing bLights up
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1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder.
2 Press PLAY/EDIT A (or B).
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen.
1 tab: Displays the movies.
2 tab: Displays the still images on the disc.
3 tab: Displays the still images on the “Memory Stick Duo.
It may take some time to display the VISUAL INDEX screen.
Playback
POWER switch
PLAY/EDITB
Lens cover
Closes in accordance
with PLAY/EDIT.
PLAY/EDIT A
Zoom lever
Previous
6 pictures
Next
6 pictures
13
Disc type
Appears with the image on
each of the tab that was lastly
played back/recorded.
DVD-RW recording
format
Returns to the
recording screen
2
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 [ DISPLAY] in STANDARD SET to set the number
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
play back the movie and make the battery last longer (p.77).
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Recording/Playback
3 Start playing back.
Movies Still Images
Touch tab and the movie to be
played back.
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.
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.
Disc:
Touch tab and the still image to be
played back.
“Memory Stick Duo”:
Touch tab and the still image to be
played back.
To adjust the volume
Touch t [VOLUME], then adjust it
with / .
If you cannot find [VOLUME ] in , touch
[SETUP] (p.62).
To playback the disc on other DVD
devices
See page 52.
Beginning
of the scene/
previous scene
Toggles Play or
Pause as you touch
Next
scene
Stop (go to the
VISUAL INDEX screen)
Reverse/
Forward
Slide show
button
(p.44)
Previous/
Next
Go to the VISUAL
INDEX screen
Slide show
button
(p.44)
Previous/
Next
Go to the VISUAL
INDEX screen
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To use zoom ....................... 26
Move the power zoom lever 2 slightly for
a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster
zoom.
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 cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom
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.
You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p.70) if you want
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
playing the disc on devices that support 5.1ch
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 Glossary (p.139)
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.
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
the Active Interface Shoe 3
(p.96). For details,
refer to the instruction manual of your wireless
microphone.
* Optional wireless microphone is not available in
all countries/regions.
Functions used for recording/playback, etc.
Recording
Wider range of
view: (Wide)
Close view:
(Telephoto)
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Recording/Playback
To use the flash....................... 8
Press (flash) 8 repeatedly to select the
setting.
No indicator displayed: Automatically
flashes when there is insufficient
ambient light.
r
(Forced flash): Always uses the
flash regardless of the surrounding
brightness.
r
(No flash): Records without flash.
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
lamp before using it. Flash effect may be impaired
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
redeye by setting [REDEYE REDUC] (p.68).
To record in dark places (NightShot)
.......................................... 1
Set the NIGHTSHOT switch 1 to ON. (
and [”NIGHTSHOT”] appear.)
To record an image brighter, use Super NightShot
function (p.69). To record an image brighter in
dim light, use Color Slow Shutter function (p.69).
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).
Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p.68) when
it is hard to focus automatically.
Do not use these functions in bright places. This
may cause a malfunction.
To adjust the exposure for backlit
subjects (BACK LIGHT).............. 9
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects,
press BACK LIGHT 9 to display .. To
cancel the back light function, press BACK
LIGHT again.
To adjust the focus for an off center
subject................................. 7
See [SPOT FOCUS] on page 68.
To fix the exposure for the selected
subject................................. 7
See [SPOT METER] on page 66.
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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).
A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD
screen, but the picture will be normal when
recorded.
To add special effects ............... 7
See PICT. APPLI. on page 72.
To use a tripod........................ qj
Attach the tripod (optional: the length of the
screw must be less than 5.5 mm ) to the tripod
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.
To use Playback zoom............ 26
You can magnify pictures from about 1.1 to
5 times the original size.
Magnification can be adjusted with the power
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 Touch the portion that you want to display
in the center of the LCD screen.
4 Adjust the magnification with W (Wide
angle)/T (Telephoto).
To cancel, touch [END].
You cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom
buttons 6 on the LCD frame.
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 to stop the slide show. To restart,
touch again.
You can touch to set continuous slide show
playback. The default setting is [ON] (continuous
playback).
You cannot operate playback zoom during slide
show.
Playback
Functions used for recording/playback, etc. (continued)
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Recording/Playback
To check the remaining battery .... qf
Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then
press DISP/BATT INFO qf. If you press this
button once, BATTERY INFO appears on the
screen for about 7 seconds. Press the button
while BATTERY INFO appears on the screen
to extend the indication to the 20-second
maximum.
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 takes precedence over the internal
microphone (p.96).
q; Remote sensor
Point the Remote Commander (p.49) towards
the remote sensor to operate your camcorder.
qa Recording lamp
The recording lamp lights up in red during
recording (p.78).
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.
For how to adjust the volume, see page 41.
Recording/playback
Recording
capacity (approx.)
Remaining battery
(approx.)
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You can check or delete the last recorded
scene.
You cannot delete it if:
you have removed the disc.
you have recorded the new movies
or still images.
1
Slide the POWER switch to light up
the (Movie) or (Still) lamp,
then touch .
The playback of the latest scene starts.
To return to recording
Touch .
Camera data (recording date, conditions etc.) is
not displayed.
When reviewing still images recorded
continuously (p.70), you can forward/backward
the images with / .
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.
Data once recorded on DVD-Rs
cannot be deleted.
1 Press during the review.
2 Touch [YES].
You cannot recover a scene once you delete it.
You can only delete the last recorded scene. 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
continuously (p.70), all the images are deleted at
same time.
You can delete a specific still image when you
record images in a DVD-RW (VR mode) and
“Memory Stick Duo” (p.84, 85).
Checking/Deleting the last scene
(Review/Review deleting)
Checking the last scene
(Review)
Touch to display below function
buttons.
: Return to the beginning of the
viewing movie.
/ : Adjust the volume
Movie
Still image
Deleting the last scene (Review
deleting)
DVD
+RW
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Recording/Playback
Indicators displayed during recording/playback
( ) is a reference page.
The indicators during recording will not be recorded.
Recording movies Recording still images
1 Remaining battery (approx.) (45)
2 Recording mode (HQ / SP / LP) (75)
3 Recording status ([STBY] (standby) /
[REC] (recording))
4 Counter (hour: minute: second)
5 Disc type (14)
6 Recording format of a DVD-RW (14)
7 Remaining recordable time of the movie
(approx.) (77)
8 Review button (46)
9 Personal Menu button (62)
q; PLAY/EDIT button
qa Image size (71)
qs Quality ([FINE] / [STD]) (71)
qd The number of recordable still images
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.
Viewing movies Viewing still images
qg Playback mode
qh Previous/Next button (34, 41)
qj Scene number
qk Video operation buttons (34, 41)
ql Number of played back still images /Total
number of recorded still images
w; Play back folder (only for “Memory Stick
Duo”)
wa Data file name
ws VISUAL INDEX button (35, 41)
wd Slide show button (44)
wf Previous/Next button (35, 41)
60min
48
When you can change the setup items, or
during recording or playback, following
indicators displayed.
Upper left
Upper center
Upper right
Center
Bottom
The recording date and time is recorded
automatically on the disc and “Memory Stick
Duo. They are not displayed while
recording. However, you can check them as
[DATA CODE] during playback (p.76).
You can view the recording date and time on
a DVD device, etc. (p.56, [SUB-T DATE],
p.78).
Indicators displayed during recording/playback (continued)
( ) is a reference page.
Indicators on the LCD screen and
viewfinder
Indicator Meaning
5.1ch surround recording/
playback (42)
Self-timer recording (69)
Continuous photo
recording /Bracket
recording (70)
Flash light (68)
MICREF LEVEL low (75)
LCD panel off (73)
Indicator Meaning
Repeat of Slide show (44)
Indicator Meaning
Fader (72)
LCD backlight off (23)
Upper left Upper Center Upper right
Bottom Center
Indicator Meaning
NightShot (43)
Super NightShot (69)
Color Slow Shutter (69)
PictBridge connecting (94)
E Warning (121)
Indicator Meaning
Picture effect (73)
Digital effect (73)
9 Manual focus (68)
PROGRAM AE (66)
. Backlight (43)
n White balance (67)
WIDE SELECT (29)
SteadyShot off (70)
Flexible spot meter (66)/
Exposure (67)
DATA CODE while recording
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Recording/Playback
Remove the insulation sheet before using the
Remote Commander.
1 DATA CODE (p.76)
Displays the date and time or camera setting
data of the recorded images (p.76) when you
press this while playing back.
2 PHOTO (p.33, 38)
The on-screen image when you press this
button will be recorded as a still image.
3 SCAN/SLOW (p.34, 41)
4 . > (Previous/Next) (p.34, 35, 41)
5 PLAY (p.34, 41)
6 STOP (p.34, 41)
7 DISPLAY (p.24)
8 Transmitter
9 START/STOP (p.32, 38)
q; Power zoom (p.42, 44)
qa PAUSE (p.34, 41)
qs VISUAL INDEX (p.34, 41)
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.
Point the Remote Commander towards the remote
sensor to operate your camcorder (p.45).
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.
Remote Commander
Insulation sheet
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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
supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p.19). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied
with the devices to be connected.
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
VIDEO jack, by using an A/V connecting 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 VIDEO channel) of the A/V connecting
cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional). The
yellow plug connection is not necessary. S
VIDEO connection only will not output audio.
When your TV is connected to a VCR
Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN
input on the VCR. Set the input selector on
the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.),
if the VCR has an input selector.
To set the aspect ratio according to the
connected TV (16:9/4:3)
Change the setting according to the screen
aspect ratio of the TV you will view pictures
on.
1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on your
camcorder and press PLAY/EDIT.
2 Touch t [SETUP] t
STANDARD SET t [TV TYPE] t
[16:9] or [4:3] t .
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 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].
Playing the picture on a TV
: Signal flow
A/V jack
S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO
(Yellow) (White) (Red)
VCRs or TVs
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Recording/Playback
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]
(p.78).
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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Finalizing makes the recorded DVD compatible for playback with DVD devices and DVD drives
of computers.
• Playback compatibility with any DVD device is not guaranteed.
The following settings are available before finalizing.
Select the type of DVD menu to view disc content (see page 55)*
Create a Photomovie to view still images (see page 55)*
Change the disc titles (see page 55)
The DVD type determines finalizing characteristics.
Discs that must be finalized...
Discs that do not require finalizing...
To play back a disc in a DVD device for the first time (p.54)
Playback on DVD devices
Making the disc compatible with playback on
DVD devices or DVD drives (Finalizing)
Operation flow
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.
DVD
+RW
Finalize
Finalize
Finalize
Make desired settings.
BDVD menu*
BPhotomovie*
BDisc title
In case 1,
2 or 3.
Playback on
other DVD device
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Playback on DVD devices
To add recordings to a finalized disc (p.59)
To play back a disc in a DVD device after adding a recording (p.54)
* Not possible for (p.55).
Make a new
recording
Recordings cannot be
added.
Unfinalize the disc.
When the DVD menu or Photomovie has been
created, a confirmation screen prompts you to
confirm that you wish to add a recording.
Recordings can be added as usual.
Finalize
Finalize
Finalize
Only in case 1
Make desired settings.
BDVD menu*
BPhotomovie*
BDisc title
Playback on
other DVD device
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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.
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.
2 Turn on the power by sliding the
POWER switch.
3 Insert the disc to be finalized.
4 Touch t [FINALIZE] .
Touching [SET] allows you to perform
the following operations.
To select a DVD menu style (p.55)
To change Photomovie setting (p.55)
To change the disc title (p.55)
Go to step 5 if you want to finalize the
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
Glossary (p.139, 140)
5 Touch t [YES] t [YES].
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
adaptor after the CHG (charge) lamp goes off.
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.
6 Touch , when [Completed.]
appears.
When using a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/
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, then finalize the disc, the DVD
menu appears for a few seconds while finalizing
the disc.
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:
Finalizing a disc
DVD-R
DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)
DVD-RW (VR mode)
DVD+RW
Making the disc compatible with playback on DVD devices or DVD drives
(Finalizing) (continued)
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Playback on DVD devices
To select a DVD menu style
1 Touch [DVD MENU].
2 Select the desired style from 4 types of
pattern with / .
Select [NO MENU] if you do not create
a DVD menu.
3 Touch t [END].
To change a Photomovie setting
1 Touch [PHOTOMOVIE].
2 Touch [YES].
Select [NO] if you do not create a
Photomovie.
3 Touch t [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
creating a Photomovie (p.57).
You cannot create a Photomovie on a DVD-RW
(VR mode) in this step. Customize it on the EDIT
screen (p.88).
To change the disc title
1 Touch [DISC TITLE].
2 Delete unnecessary characters by
touching [T].
The yellow cursor moves and characters
are deleted from the end.
3 Select the type of a character, then touch
the desired character.
To erase a character: Touch [T].
To insert a space: Touch [t].
4 Touch [t] as you register a character to
move to the next entry point.
Up to 20 characters can be registered.
5 When you have finished entering
characters, touch .
The disc title changes to the one you
entered.
6 Touch [END].
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.
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A finalized disc recorded with your
camcorder can be played back on a DVD
device, etc. (p.52). DVD+RW discs can be
played back without finalizing.
Do not use the 8cm CD adaptor with an
8cm DVD as it may cause a malfunction.
Make sure that a vertically installed DVD
device is placed in the position where a
disc can be placed horizontally.
1 Insert a disc into a DVD device.
2 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
You can select the desired scene in the menu.
A Photomovie is listed after all the movies
in the menu.
The disc cannot be played back, freezes for an
instant between the scenes, or some functions may
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
normally appear (p.78). Also refer to the
instruction manual of your DVD device.
Playing back a disc on DVD devices, etc.
DVD
+RW
Photomovie
Playback compatibility
Playback compatibility with any DVD device
is not guaranteed. Refer to the instruction
manual supplied with your DVD device or consult
your dealer.
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Playback on DVD devices
Do not use the 8cm CD adaptor with an
8cm DVD as it may cause a malfunction.
Even when you use a DVD+RW, you must
finalize the disc (p.52). Otherwise, it may
cause a malfunction.
Use a DVD drive that supports 8cm discs,
and a DVD playback application must have
been installed on your computer.
1 Insert the finalized disc into the
DVD drive of your computer.
2 Play back the disc using a DVD
playback application.
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).
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
since you use the original data on the disc.
1 Insert the finalized disc into a DVD
drive of your computer.
2 Click [Start] t [My Computer].
Or, double-click the [My Computer] icon
on the desktop.
3 Right-click the DVD drive with the
disc inserted, then click [Open].
4 Double-click [DCIM] t
[100MSDCF].
5 Double-click the file to be
displayed.
The selected still image appears on the
screen.
Playing back a disc on a computer with a DVD
drive installed
Playing back movies
Playing back still images
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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
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:
Volum e
label
Still image
folder
Playing back a disc on a computer with a DVD drive installed (continued)
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Using the Recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW)
You can record additional material on the
finalized DVD-RWs (VIDEO mode)/
DVD+RWs by following the steps below if
there is space to record on the disc.
When using the finalized DVD-RW (VR
mode) disc, you can record additional
material on the disc without any
additional steps.
Use the AC Adaptor as power source to prevent
your camcorder from running out of power during
operation.
Do not apply shock or vibration to your
camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor
during operation.
A DVD menu and a Photomovie created during
finalizing are deleted.
When you use a double-sided disc, following
procedures are 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.
2 Slide the POWER switch to turn on
your camcorder.
3 Insert the finalized disc into your
camcorder.
4 Touch t [SETUP].
5 Touch MEDIA SET t
[UNFINALIZE].
6 Touch [YES] t [YES], then touch
when [Completed.] appears.
If you have created a Photomovie or a
DVD menu in finalizing (p.55), the following
steps are required.
1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC
IN jack on your camcorder, then
connect the mains lead to the wall
socket.
2 Slide the POWER switch to turn on
your camcorder.
3 Insert the finalized disc into your
camcorder.
A confirmation dialog asking if you
record additional scenes appears.
4 Touch [YES] t [YES].
[Completed.] appears, then the screen
returns to the recording screen.
Using the Recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW)
Recording additional scenes after finalizing
DVD
+RW
When using a DVD-RW (VIDEO
mode) disc (Unfinalizing)
When using a DVD+RW
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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
* To use a DVD menu or a Photomovie on a DVD+RW, the disc must be finalized (p.52).
Use the AC Adaptor as power source to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during 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.
2 Slide the POWER switch to turn on
your camcorder.
3 Insert the disc to be formatted into
your camcorder.
4 Touch t [ FORMAT].
xDVD-RW
Select the recording format, then format
the disc. Proceed to step 5.
xDVD+RW
Select the aspect ratio of the recording
picture, then format the disc. Proceed to
step 6.
5 Select the recording format for a
DVD-RW, touch ,then proceed
to step 7.
For details on a recording format, see page 14.
6 Select the aspect ratio ([16:9 WIDE]
or [4:3]) of the recording picture for
DVD+RW, then touch .
For details on the movie aspect ratio, see page
27.
7 Touch [YES] t [YES], then touch
when [Completed.] appears.
You cannot change the movie aspect ratio which
you set in step 6 for the DVD+RW. Format the
disc again to change the aspect ratio.
Deleting all of the scenes on the disc
(Formatting)
DVD
+RW
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.*
VRVIDEO
Can playback on
various DVD devices.
Cannot edit in Camcorder
FORMAT : VIDEO
OK
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Using the Recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW)
During the Easy Handycam operation (p.31), the
screen in step 5 does not appear even if you insert
a DVD-RW in your camcorder. Proceed to step 7.
You cannot format a disc that has been protected
on other devices. Cancel the protection with the
original devices, and then format it.
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1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to light up the respective
lamp.
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.
You can customize Personal Menu as you like (p.80).
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.
Using the Setup items
Using the Setup items
1234
: Settings for movies
: Settings for still images
Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button in the
center only when the POWER switch is in the OFF (CHG)
position.
0:00:00
VIDEO
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Using the Setup items
1 Touch t[SETUP].
2 Select the desired setup item.
Touch / to select the item, then touch . (The process in step 3 is the same as that
in step 2.)
3 Select the desired item.
You can also touch the item directly to select it.
4 Customize the item.
After finishing the settings, touch t (close) to hide the setup screen.
If you decide not to change the setting, touch to return to the previous screen.
x To change the setup items during Easy Handycam operation
does not appear during Easy Handycam operation (p.31).
1 Touch t[SETUP].
Available setup items appear.
2 Select the desired item.
3 Customize the item.
Touch after finishing the setting.
Touch not to change the item without changing the setting.
Cancel the Easy Handycam operation (p.31) to change the setup items for the standard operation.
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Setup items
Available setup items (z) vary depending on the operating mode.
The following settings are made automatically during Easy
Handycam operation (p.31).
Movie Still
PLAY/EDIT
Easy Handycam
CAMERA SET (p.66)
PROGRAM AE
zz
AUTO
SPOT METER
zz
AUTO
EXPOSURE zz
AUTO
WHITE BAL.
zz
AUTO
AUTO SHUTTER
z ––
ON
SPOT FOCUS zz
AUTO
FOCUS
zz
AUTO
FLASH SET
z
*
1
/OFF
SUPER NS z ––
OFF
NS LIGHT
zz
ON
COLOR SLOW S
z ––
OFF
SELF-TIMER z ––
OFF
SELF-TIMER
z
OFF
DIGITAL ZOOM
z ––
OFF
STEADYSHOT z ––
ON
STILL SET (p.70)
BURST
z
OFF
QUALITY
z
FINE
IMAGE SIZE
z z
FILE NO. z
*
1
PICT.APPLI. (p.72)
FADER
z ––
OFF
D. EFFECT
z ––
OFF
PICT. EFFECT z ––
OFF
REC CTRL *
2
––z
USB SELECT *
2
––z
*
3
DEMO MODE
z ––
ON
MEDIA SET (p.74)
FORMAT
zzz z
FINALIZE zzz z
UNFINALIZE
zzz
DISC TITLE zzz
FORMAT zz
z
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*
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.
Movie Still
PLAY/EDIT
Easy Handycam
STANDARD SET (p.75)
REC MODE
z ––
SP
STILL MEDIA z
z
*
1
VOLUME
––zz*
1
MULTI-SOUND ––z
OFF
MICREF LEVEL z ––
NORMAL
SUR MONITOR
z ––
LCD/VF SET
zzz
/NORMAL//
NORMAL/*
1
TV TYPE
zzz
*
1
USB SPEED *
2
––z
AUTO
DATA CODE ––z
DATE/TIME
DISPLAY
––z
*
1
MOVIE PB
––z
*
1
REMAINING z ––
AUTO
REMOTE CTRL
zzz
ON
REC LAMP
zz
ON
BEEP zzz z*
1
DISP OUTPUT
zzz
LCD PANEL
SETUP ROTATE
zzz *
1
A.SHUT OFF zzz
5 min
SUB-T DATE
z ––
*
1
CALIBRATION
––z
TIME/LANGU. (p.79)
CLOCK SET
zzz z*
1
AREA SET zzz
*
1
SUMMERTIME
zzz
*
1
LANGUAGE
zzz
*
1
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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 record pictures effectively in various
situations with the PROGRAM AE function.
B AUTO
Select to automatically record pictures
effectively without the [PROGRAM AE]
function.
SPOTLIGHT*( )
Select to prevent people’s faces from
appearing excessively white when subjects
are lit by strong light.
PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) ( )
Select to bring out the subject such as people
or flowers while creating a soft background.
SPORTS* (Sports lesson) ( )
Select to minimize shake when shooting fast
moving subjects.
BEACH&SKI*( )
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.
CAMERA SET
Settings to adjust your camcorder to the
recording conditions
(EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./
STEADYSHOT, etc.)
PROGRAM AE
SUNSET&MOON**( )
Select to maintain the atmosphere of
situations such as sunsets, general night
views or fireworks.
LANDSCAPE**( )
Select to shoot distant subjects clearly. This
setting also prevents your camcorder from
focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows
that comes in between the camcorder and
the subject.
Items with one asterisk (*) can be adjusted so as
not to focus on subjects only a short distance away.
Items with two asterisks (**) can be adjusted to
focus on subjects farther away.
The setting returns to [AUTO] when you set the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12
hours.
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.
1 Touch the point where you want to fix and
adjust the exposure on the screen.
appears.
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.
SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter)
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Using the Setup items
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.
1 Touch [MANUAL].
appears.
2 Adjust the exposure by touching
/.
3 Touch .
To return the setting to automatic exposure,
touch [AUTO] t .
If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees and close
the LCD panel with the screen facing outwards,
you can adjust [FADER] and [EXPOSURE]
while looking through the viewfinder (p.73).
The setting returns to [AUTO] when you set the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12
hours.
You can adjust the color balance to the
brightness of the recording environment.
B AUTO
The white balance is adjusted automatically.
OUTDOOR ( )
The white balance is adjusted to be
appropriate for the following recording
conditions:
Outdoors
Night views, neon signs and fireworks
Sunrise or sunset
Under daylight fluorescent lamps
INDOOR (n)
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
Under the video lamps of those at a studio,
or under sodium lamps or incandescent-
like color lamps
ONE PUSH ( )
The white balance will be adjusted
according to the ambient light.
1 Touch [ONE PUSH].
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.
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 is
flashing quickly.
flashes slowly if white balance could
not be set.
keeps flashing even after you have
touched , set [WHITE BAL.] to
[AUTO].
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] and aim your camcorder
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
camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice
versa during the [ONE PUSH] is set to on.
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.
EXPOSURE
WHITE BAL. (White balance)
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Automatically activates the electronic
shutter to adjust the shutter speed when
recording in bright conditions if you set it to
[ON] (the default setting).
You can select and adjust the focal point to
aim it at a subject not located in the center of
the screen.
1 Touch the subject on the screen.
9 appears.
2 Touch [END].
To adjust the focus automatically, touch
[AUTO]t[END] in step 1.
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.
You can adjust the focus manually. Select this
when you want to focus on a certain subject
intentionally.
1 Touch [MANUAL].
9 appears.
2 Touch (focusing on close subjects)/
(focusing on distant subjects) to
sharpen the focus.
appears when the focus cannot be
adjusted any closer, and appears when
the focus cannot be adjusted farther away.
3 Touch .
To adjust the focus automatically, touch
[AUTO]t in step 1.
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.
The setting returns to [AUTO] when you set the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12
hours.
You can set this function when you use the
built-in flash or an external flash (optional)
that is compatible with your camcorder.
x FLASH LEVEL
HIGH( )
Makes the flash level higher.
B NORMAL ( )
LOW ( )
Makes the flash level lower.
The setting returns to [NORMAL] when you set
the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than
12 hours.
x REDEYE REDUC
You can prevent redeye by activating the flash
before recording.
Set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], then press
(flash) (p.43) repeatedly to select a setting.
(Auto redeye reduction): Pre-flashes to
reduce redeye before the flash automatically
flashes when there is insufficient ambient
light.
r
(Forced redeye reduction): Always
uses the flash and the redeye reducing pre-
flash.
r
(No flash): Records without flash.
AUTO SHUTTER
SPOT FOCUS
FOCUS
FLASH SET
CAMERA SET (continued)
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The redeye reduction may not produce the desired
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.
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. and
[”SUPER NS”] flash on the screen.
To cancel the setting, set [SUPER NS] to
[OFF].
Do not use NightShot and [SUPER NS] in bright
places. This may cause a malfunction.
Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers
or other objects (p.43).
Remove the conversion lens (optional).
Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p.68) when
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.
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
or other objects (p.43).
Remove the conversion lens (optional).
The maximum shooting distance using [NS
LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet).
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].
Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p.68) when
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 movie after
about 10 seconds.
Press START/STOP when [ SELF-
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/
STOP on the Remote Commander (p.49).
The self-timer starts recording a still image
after about 10 seconds.
Press PHOTO when [ SELF-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 PHOTO on
the Remote Commander (p.49).
SUPER NS (Super NightShot)
NS LIGHT (NightShot Light)
COLOR SLOW S
(Color Slow Shutter)
SELF-TIMER
SELF-TIMER
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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.
B OFF
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically.
20 ×
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically, and
after that up to 20 × zoom is performed
digitally.
120 ×
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically, and
after that, up to 120 × zoom is performed
digitally.
You can record pictures using
[STEADYSHOT] (the default setting is
[ON]). Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( )
when using a tripod or the conversion lens
(optional).
DIGITAL ZOOM
STEADYSHOT
The right side of the bar shows the digital
zooming factor. The zooming zone appears
when you select the zooming level.
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 record several still images one after
another by pressing PHOTO.
B OFF
Select this when not recording continuously.
NORMAL ( )
Records still images continuously at
approximately 0.5 seconds intervals. The
numbers of the maximum recordable
images are as follows:
3.0M ( ) : 3 images
1.9M ( ) : 4 images
VGA (0.3M) ( ) : 21 images
2.3M ( ) : 3 images
EXP. BRKTG ( )
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.
The flash will not function during continuous
recording.
The maximum number of images will be recorded
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.
[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.
STILL SET
Settings for still images
(BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE, etc.)
BURST
CAMERA SET (continued)
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Using the Setup items
B FINE ( )
Records still images at the fine image quality
level.
STANDARD ( )
Records still images at the standard image
quality level.
The size of still images (Approx. kB)
B 3.0M ( )
Records still images clearly.
1.9M ( )
Allows you to record more still images in
relatively clear quality.
VGA (0.3M) ( )
Allows for the maximum number of images
to be recorded.
When the picture ratio is changed to 16:9 (wide),
the image size is changed to [ 2.3M] ( )
(p.30).
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
Number of still images recordable on a
“Memory Stick Duo” (approx.)
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.
Number of still images recordable on a
disc (approx.)
Top:[FINE] / Bottom:[STANDARD]
The table shows approximate recordable number
and the above numbers apply to a single-sided
disc, and it will be doubled for a double-sided disc.
QUALITY
3.0M
2.3M
1.9M
VGA
(0.3M)
FINE
(FINE)
1540 1150 960 150
STANDARD
(STD)
640 480 420 60
IMAGE SIZE
3.0M
2.3M
1.9M
VGA
(0.3M)
16MB
0010
0024
0013
0032
0016
0037
00096
00240
32MB
0020
0048
0027
0065
0032
0075
00190
00485
64MB
0040
0098
0054
0130
0065
0150
00390
00980
128MB
0082
0195
0105
0260
0130
0300
00780
01970
256MB
0145
0355
0195
0470
0235
0540
01400
03550
512MB
0300
0720
0400
0960
0480
1100
02850
07200
1GB
0610
1450
0820
1950
0980
2250
05900
14500
2GB
1250
3000
1650
4000
2000
4650
12000
30000
3.0M
2.3M
1.9M
VGA
(0.3M)
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
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B SERIES
Assigns numbers to files in sequence even
if the disc or “Memory Stick Duo” is
changed.
RESET
Resets the file numbering to 0001 each time
the disc or “Memory Stick Duo” is changed.
FILE NO.
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 add the following effects to currently
recording pictures.
1 Select the desired effect during standby (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 cancel before starting the operation, touch
[OFF] in step 1.
The setting will be canceled by pressing START/
STOP again.
WHITE FADER
BLACK FADER
OVERLAP (fade in only)
WIPE (fade in only)
PICT.APPLI.
Special effects on pictures or
additional functions on recording/
playback
(PICT.EFFECT/D.EFFECT, etc.)
FADER
Fading out Fading in
STILL SET (continued)
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Using the Setup items
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.
1 Make sure the (Movie) lamp lights up.
2 Close the LCD screen with the screen facing
out.
appears.
3 Touch .
[Set LCD off?] appears on the screen.
4 Touch [YES].
The LCD screen is turned off.
5 Touch the LCD screen while checking the
display in the viewfinder.
[EXPOSURE], etc. are displayed.
6 Touch the button you want to set.
[EXPOSURE] : Adjust with / , and
touch .
[FADER] : Touch it repeatedly to select a desired
effect.
: The LCD screen lights up.
To hide the buttons, touch .
You can add digital effects to your
recordings. appears.
1 Touch the desired effect.
2 When you select [LUMI. KEY], adjust the
effect with
/ , then touch .
The image displayed when you touch
is saved as a still image.
3 Touch .
appears.
To cancel [D. EFFECT], touch [OFF] in step
1.
LUMI. KEY (luminance key)
Replaces a brighter area in a previously
recorded still image (e.g. a person) with a
movie.
OLD MOVIE
Adds an old movie effect to pictures.
The scene is recorded in the 16:9 (wide)
mode.
The aspect ratio cannot be changed when [OLD
MOVIE] is selected.
You can add special effects to a picture during
recording. appears.
B OFF
Does not use [PICT. EFFECT] setting.
SEPIA
Picture appears in sepia.
B&W
Picture appears in black and white.
PASTEL
Picture appears like a pale pastel drawing.
MOSAIC
Picture appears mosaic-patterned.
See page 92.
You can view pictures on a computer when
connecting your camcorder to your computer
with the USB cable or connect to the
PictBridge compliant printer (p.94).
COMPUTER
Select this when viewing pictures in the disc
on a Windows computer and copying to the
computer with the supplied software.
D. EFFECT (Digital effect)
PICT. EFFECT (Picture effect)
REC CTRL (DCR-DVD405E/
DVD805E)
USB SELECT (DCR-DVD405E/
DVD805E)
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COMPUTER
Copies still images in the “Memory Stick
Duo.
PRINT
Prints still images in the disc using the
PictBridge compliant printer.
PRINT
Prints still images in the “Memory Stick
Duo” using the PictBridge compliant
printer.
[USB SELECT] automatically appears on the
screen in the following:
when PLAY/EDIT is pressed while
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.
For the detail of a computer connection, see “First
Step Guide” in the supplied CD-ROM.
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) without inserting a disc or “Memory
Stick Duo.
The demonstration will be suspended in
situations such as those described below.
when you touch the screen during the
demonstration. (The demonstration starts again
in about 10 minutes.)
when you slide the disc cover OPEN switch.
when the “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted.
when the POWER switch is set to (Still).
when you set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON
(p.43).
DEMO MODE
See page 62 for details on selecting
setup items.
See page 60.
See page 52.
See page 59.
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.
Enter the disc title by following step 2 to 5
in “To change the disc title” of the “Making
the disc compatible with playback on DVD
devices or DVD drives (Finalizing)” (p.55).
To cancel editing the title, touch [CANCEL].
When the “Memory Stick Duo” is formatted,
all the data will be deleted.
1 Format the “Memory Stick Duo” by
touching [YES] t [YES].
2 Touch when [Completed.] appears.
Even still images protected with another
equipment against accidental deletion are deleted.
Do not attempt the following operations when
[Executing...] is on the screen.
Operate the POWER switch or buttons
Remove the “Memory Stick Duo”
MEDIA SET
Settings for discs and “Memory Stick
Duo”
(FORMAT/FINALIZE/UNFINALIZE, etc.)
FORMAT
FINALIZE
UNFINALIZE
DISC TITLE
FORMAT
PICT.APPLI. (continued)
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Using the Setup items
The default settings are marked with B.
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the item is selected.
See page 62 for details on selecting
setup items.
You can select an image quality of the movie
from three levels.
HQ ( HQ )
Record in high quality mode
(approx. recordable time is up to 20 min).
B SP ( SP )
Records in standard quality mode
(approx. recordable time is up to 30 min).
LP ( LP )
Increases the recording time (Long Play)
(approx. recordable time is up to 60 min).
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
system (p.15) so when you record an
object that moves fast, the time available
for recording may shorten.
VBR Glossary (p.140)
If you record in the LP mode, the quality of scenes
may be degraded, or scenes with quick
movements may appear with a block noise when
you play back the disc.
See page 33, 39.
See page 41.
STANDARD SET
Settings while recording on a disc or
other basic settings
(REC MODE/LCD/VF SET/USB SPEED,
etc.)
REC MODE (Recording mode)
STILL MEDIA
VOLUME
You can select whether to play back audio
recorded using other devices with dual sound
or stereo sound.
B STEREO
Plays back with main and sub sound (or
stereo sound).
1
Plays back with main sound or the left
channel sound.
2
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.
You can select the microphone level for
recording sound.
Select [LOW] when you want to record
exciting and powerful sound in a concert hall,
etc.
B NORMAL
Records various surround sounds,
converting them into the same level.
LOW ( )
Records surround sound faithfully. This
setting is not suitable for recording
conversations.
The setting returns to [NORMAL] when you set
the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than
12 hours.
You can display the direction from which the
recording sound comes when recording in
5.1ch mode.
MULTI-SOUND
MICREF LEVEL
SUR MONITOR
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The recorded picture will not be affected even
when you change the setting.
x LCD BRIGHT
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen.
1 Adjust the brightness with / .
2 Touch .
x LCD BL LEVEL
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen’s backlight.
B NORMAL
Standard brightness.
BRIGHT
Brightens the LCD screen.
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.
x LCD COLOR
You can adjust the color on the LCD screen
with
/ .
x VF B.LIGHT
You can adjust the brightness of the
viewfinder.
B NORMAL
Standard brightness.
BRIGHT
Brightens the viewfinder screen.
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.
x VF WIDE DISP
You can select how a 16:9 (wide) aspect ratio
picture appears in the viewfinder.
B LETTER BOX
Normal setting (standard type of screen)
SQUEZE (Squeeze)
Expands the picture vertically if black bands
at the top and bottom in 16:9 (wide) aspect
ratio are undesirable.
When you can set the POWER switch to
(Still), [VF WIDE DISP] does not appear.
See page 50.
You can select data transfer speed used to
transfer data to your computer.
B AUTO
Sends data by switching automatically
between the Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) and
the speed corresponding to USB 1.1 (full
speed transfer).
FULL SPEED
Sends data corresponding to USB 1.1 (full
speed transfer).
You can check the information recorded
automatically (data code) during playback.
B OFF
Data code is not displayed.
DATE/TIME
Displays the date and time of recorded
images.
CAMERA DATA
Displays the camera setting data of recorded
images.
LCD/VF SET
Low intensity High intensity
TV TYPE
USB SPEED (DCR-DVD405E/
DVD805E)
DATA CODE
STANDARD SET (continued)
77
Using the Setup items
DATE/TIME
1Date
2Time
CAMERA DATA
3SteadyShot off
4Exposure
5White balance
6Gain
7Shutter speed
8Aperture value
9Exposure value
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
CAMERA DATA t OFF (no indication).
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.
You can select the number of thumbnails that
appear on the VISUAL INDEX screen.
Thumbnail Glossary (p.140)
B ZOOM LINK
Change the number of thumbnails (6 or 12)
with the zoom lever on your camcorder.*
6IMAGES
Displays thumbnails of 6 images.
12IMAGES
Displays thumbnails of 12 images.
* You can operate with the zoom buttons on the
LCD frame or on the Remote Commander.
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.
B AUTO
Displays the remaining disc indicator for
about 8 seconds in situations such as those
described below.
When your camcorder recognizes the
remaining disc capacity with the POWER
switch set to (Movie).
When you press DISP/BATT INFO to
switch the indicator from off to on with
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.
Movie
Still image
DISPLAY
MOVIE PB
REMAINING
78
The default setting is [ON] so that you can
use the supplied Remote Commander (p.49).
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.
The camera recording lamp will not light up
during recording when you set this to [OFF].
(The default setting is [ON].)
B ON
A melody sounds when you start/stop
recording, or operate the touch panel.
OFF
Cancels the melody.
B LCD 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.
B NORMAL
Scrolls the setup items downwards by
touching .
OPPOSITE
Scrolls the setup items upwards by touching
.
B 5min
The camcorder is automatically turned off
when you do not operate your camcorder for
more than approximately 5 minutes.
NEVER
The camcorder is not automatically turned
off.
When you connect your camcorder to a wall
socket, [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to
[NEVER].
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 the instruction
manual of your DVD device.
See page 134.
REMOTE CTRL (Remote control)
REC LAMP (Recording lamp)
BEEP
DISP OUTPUT
SETUP ROTATE
A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off)
SUB-T DATE
CALIBRATION
STANDARD SET (continued)
79
Using the Setup items
See page 62 for details on selecting
setup items.
See page 25.
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
127.
You can change this setting without stopping
the clock.
Set to [ON] to move the time forward one
hour.
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.
TIME/LANGU.
(CLOCK SET/AREA SET/LANGUAGE,
etc.)
CLOCK SET
AREA SET
SUMMERTIME
LANGUAGE
80
You can add desired setup items to Personal
Menu, and customize Personal Menu
settings. This is convenient if you add
frequently used setup items to Personal
Menu.
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 Touch t [P-MENU SET UP]
t [ADD].
2 Touch / to select a setup
category, then touch .
3 Touch / to select a setup
item, then touch t [YES] t
.
The setup item is added to the end of list.
1 Touch t [P-MENU SET UP]
t [DELETE].
If the desired setup item is not displayed,
touch / .
2 Touch the setup item that you want
to delete.
3 Touch [YES] t .
You cannot delete [SETUP], [FINALIZE]
and [P-MENU SET UP].
Customizing Personal Menu
Adding a setup item
Deleting a setup item
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