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2-319-640-11(1)

2007 Sony Corporation

http://www.sony.net/

Printed on 70% or more recycled paperusing VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.

Printed in Japan

Additional information on this product and answers

to frequently asked questions can be found at our

Customer Support Website.

US

Digital Video Camera Recorder

Operating Guide

DCR-DVD408/DVD508/DVD808/DVD908

Enjoying with your

camcorder 12

Getting Started 21

Recording/Playback 31

Editing 50

Utilizing recording media 59

Customizing your

camcorder64

Using a Computer 83

Troubleshooting 88

Additional

Information101

Quick

Reference114

Spanish Quick Guide/

Guia rapida en espanol125

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

For your protection, please read these safetyinstructions completely before operatingthe appliance, and keep this manual forfuture reference.

Carefully observe all warnings, precautionsand instructions on the appliance, or the onedescribed in the operating instructions andadhere to them.

Power Sources

This set should be operated only from the type of

power source indicated on the marking label. Ifyou are not sure of the type of electrical powersupplied to your home, consult your dealer orlocal power company. For those sets designed tooperate from battery power, or other sources, referto the operating instructions.

Polarization

This set may be equipped with a polarized acpower cord plug (a plug having one blade widerthan the other).

This plug will fit into the power outlet only oneway. This is a safety feature. If you are unable toinsert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversingthe plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contactyour electrician to have a suitable outlet installed.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarizedplug by forcing it in.

Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords orconvenience receptacles beyond their capacity,since this can result in fire or electric shock.

Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into the setthrough openings as they may touch dangerousvoltage points or short out parts that could resultin a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of anykind on the set.

Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by themanufacturer, as they may cause hazards.

Cleaning

Unplug the set from the wall outlet beforecleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleanersor aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened

with water for cleaning the exterior of the set.

Water and Moisture

Do not use power-line operated sets near water for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchensink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near aswimming pool, etc.

Power-Cord ProtectionRoute the power cord so that it is not likely to bewalked on or pinched by items placed upon oragainst them, paying particular attention to theplugs, receptacles, and the point where the cordexits from the appliance.

Accessories

Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand,tripod, bracket, or table. The set may fall, causing

serious injury to a child or an adult, and seriousdamage to the set. Use only a cart, stand, tripod,bracket, or table recommended by themanufacturer.

Ventilation

The slots and openings in the cabinet are providedfor necessary ventilation. To ensure reliableoperation of the set, and to protect it fromoverheating, these slots and openings must neverbe blocked or covered. Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth

or other materials. Never block the slots and openings by placing

the set on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similarsurface.

Never place the set in a confined space, such asa bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless properventilation is provided.

Do not place the set near or over a radiator orheat register, or where it is exposed to direct

sunlight.

Use

Installation

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Continued)

Lightning

For added protection for this set during a lightningstorm, or when it is left unattended and unused forlong periods of time, unplug it from the wall

outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.This will prevent damage to the set due tolightning and power-line surges.

Damage Requiring Service

Unplug the set from the wall outlet and referservicing to qualified service personnel under thefollowing conditions:

When the power cord or plug is damaged orfrayed.

If liquid has been spilled or objects have falleninto the set.

If the set has been exposed to rain or water. If the set has been subject to excessive shock by

being dropped, or the cabinet has beendamaged.

If the set does not operate normally whenfollowing the operating instructions. Adjust

only those controls that are specified in theoperating instructions. Improper adjustment ofother controls may result in damage and willoften require extensive work by a qualifiedtechnician to restore the set to normal operation.

When the set exhibits a distinct change inperformance this indicates a need for service.

Servicing

Do not attempt to service the set yourself asopening or removing covers may expose you to

dangerous voltage or other hazards.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Replacement parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure theservice technician has used replacement partsspecified by the manufacturer that have the samecharacteristics as the original parts.Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,electric shock, or other hazards.

Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to theset, ask the service technician to perform routinesafety checks (as specified by the manufacturer)

to determine that the set is in safe operatingcondition.

Service

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Read this before operating your camcorder

Before operating the unit, please read thismanual thoroughly, and retain it for futurereference.

CAUTIONThe use of optical instruments with this productwill increase eye hazard. Use of controls oradjustments or performance of procedures otherthan those specified herein may result inhazardous radiation exposure.

Replace the battery with the specified type only.Otherwise, fire or injury may result.

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries arerecyclable. You can help preserveour environment by returningyour used rechargeable batteriesto the collection and recyclinglocation nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling ofrechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution:Do not handle damaged or leakingLithium-Ion batteries.

Owners Record

The model and serial numbers are located on thebottom. Record the serial number in the spaceprovided below. Refer to these numbers whenever

you call upon your Sony dealer regarding thisproduct.

If you have any questions about this product, youmay call:Sony Customer Information Center1-800-222-SONY (7669).The number below is for the FCC related mattersonly.

Regulatory Information

For customers in the U.S.A. andCANADA

Model No. DCR-DVD

Serial No.

Model No. AC-

No.

For customers in the U.S.A.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONYModel No.: DCR-DVD408Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA92127 U.S.A.Telephone No.: 858-942-2230This device complies with Part 15 of the FCCRules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not causeharmful interference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesired operation.

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Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued)

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes ormodifications not expressly approved in thismanual could void your authority to operate thisequipment.

Note

This equipment has been tested and found tocomply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonableprotection against harmful interference in aresidential installation. This equipment generates,uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,if not installed and used in accordance with theinstructions, may cause harmful interference toradio communications.However, there is no guarantee that interferencewill not occur in a particular installation. If thisequipment does cause harmful interference toradio or television reception, which can bedetermined by turning the equipment off and on,the user is encouraged to try to correct theinterference by one or more of the followingmeasures: 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 receiveris connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TVtechnician for help.

The supplied interface cable must be used with theequipment in order to comply with the limits for a

digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 ofFCC Rules.

For the State of California, USA only

Prechlorate Material - special handling mayapply. Seewww.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery containsperchlorate.

Your camcorder is supplied with twokinds of operations guides.

Operating Guide (This manual) First Step Guide for using your

camcorder with the computer connected(stored on the supplied CD-ROM)

Types of the disc you can use in yourcamcorder

You can use the following discs only.

8cm DVD-RW8cm DVD+RW 8cm DVD-R8cm DVD+R DLUse the discs with marks listed below. Seepage 14for details.

For reliability durability of recording /playback, we recommend that you use Sonydiscs or discs with an *(forVIDEO CAMERA) mark for yourcamcorder.

b Note Using a disc other than above may cause the

unsatisfactory recording/playback or you maynot be able to remove the disc from yourcamcorder.

* Depending on the place you bought, the disc hasmark.

Declaration of ConformityTrade Name: SONYModel No.: DCR-DVD508

Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA92127 U.S.A.Telephone No.: 858-942-2230This device complies with Part 15 of the FCCRules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not causeharmful interference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesired operation.

Notes on use

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Types of Memory Stick you can usein your camcorder

You can use Memory Stick Duo marked

with or(p. 104).

Memory Stick Duo(This size can be used with yourcamcorder.)

Memory Stick(You cannot use it in your camcorder.)

You cannot use any type of memory cardexcept Memory Stick Duo.

Memory Stick PRO and Memory StickPRO Duo can be used only withMemory Stick PRO compatibleequipment.

Do not attach a label or the like on aMemory Stick Duo or a Memory StickDuo Adaptor.

When using a Memory Stick Duowith Memory Stick compatibleequipment

Be sure to insert the Memory Stick Duointo the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.

Memory Stick Duo Adaptor

Using the camcorder

Do not hold the camcorder by thefollowing parts.

The camcorder is not dustproofed,

dripproofed or waterproofed. See Abouthandling of your camcorder(p. 107).

To prevent discs from being broken orrecorded images from being lost, do notdo the following when either of therespective lamps of the POWER switch(p. 25) or the access lamps (p. 28, 30) ison:

to remove the battery pack or ACAdaptor from the camcorder.

to apply mechanical shock or vibration tothe camcorder.

When connecting your camcorder toanother device with a USB cable, be sureto insert the connector plug in the correctway. Pushing the plug forcibly into theterminal will damage the terminal andmay result in a malfunction of yourcamcorder.

About menu items, LCD panel,viewfinder, and lens

A menu item that is grayed out is notavailable under the current recording orplayback conditions.

The LCD screen and the viewfinder aremanufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% ofthe pixels are operational for effective

use. However, there may be some tinyblack points and/or bright points (white,red, blue, or green in color) that appearconstantly on the LCD screen and the

Viewfinder LCD screen

Battery

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Table of Contents

Read this before operating yourcamcorder ....................................5Subject examples and solutions 11

What you can do with yourcamcorder ..................................12

Choosing a disc ..........................14

Using your camcorder ................16

HOME and OPTION

- Taking advantage of two types ofmenus ........................................18

Step 1: Checking supplied items....................................................21Step 2: Charging the battery pack....................................................22

Step 3: Turning the power on, andsetting the date and time ............25Changing the language setting....................................................... 26

Step 4: Preparing for recording....................................................27Step 5: Inserting a disc or aMemory Stick Duo ................... 28

Recording and playing back withease (Easy Handycam) ..............31Recording ...................................34

Zooming ........................................ 36Recording sound with more presence(5.1ch surround recording) ........... 36Using the flash .............................. 36Recording high quality still images

during movie recording (Dual Rec)....................................................... 37Recording in dark places (NightShot)....................................................... 38

Adjusting the exposure for backlitsubjects ......................................... 38Recording in mirror mode ............. 38Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) 38

Recording the fast action in slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC) .............. 39

Playback .....................................41Using PB zoom ............................. 43Playing back a series of still images(Slide show) .................................. 43

Playing the picture on a TV....................................................44

Making the disc compatible with

playback on other devices or DVDdrives (Finalizing) .......................46

(OTHERS) category .............50Deleting images ..........................50

Dividing the image ......................52

Creating the Playlist ...................53

Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDDrecorders ....................................56Printing recorded images(PictBridge compliant printer)....................................................57

(MANAGE DISC/MEMORY)

category ......................................59Playing a disc on other devices....................................................59Finding the right disc (DISCSELECT GUIDE) ........................60Deleting all scenes on the disc(Formatting) ................................61Recording additional scenes afterfinalizing ....................................62

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Recording/Playback

Editing

Utilizing recording media

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Table of Contents (Continued)

What you can do with the

(SETTINGS) category of theHOME MENU ............................ 64Using the HOME MENU ................ 64List of the (SETTINGS) categoryitems .............................................. 65

MOVIE SETTINGS .................... 66(Items for recording movies)

PHOTO SETTINGS ................... 68(Items for recording still images)

VIEW IMAGES SET ................... 71(Items to customize the display)

SOUND/DISP SET .................... 72(Items to adjust beep and thescreen)

OUTPUT SETTINGS ................. 74(Items for when connecting otherdevices)

CLOCK/ LANG ........................ 74(Items to set clock and language)

GENERAL SET .......................... 75(Other setup items)

Activating functions using theOPTION MENU ..................... 76

Using the OPTION MENU ............. 76Recording items on the OPTIONMENU ............................................ 77Viewing items on the OPTION MENU

..................................................... 77

Functions set in the OPTION MENU.................................................... 78

What you can do with Windows

computer ....................................83Installing the First Step Guide andsoftware .....................................85Viewing First Step Guide.................................................... 87Using a Macintosh computer.................................................... 87

Troubleshooting ......................... 88Warning indicators and messages.................................................... 97

Using your camcorder abroad.................................................. 101

Maintenance and precautions.................................................. 103Specifications ........................... 110

Identifying parts and controls.................................................. 114Indicators displayed during

recording/playback ................... 118Glossary ................................... 121Index ........................................ 122

Customizing your camcorder Using a Computer

Troubleshooting

Additional Information

Quick Reference

Spanish Quick Guide/Guarpida en espaol 125

http://01us07bas.pdf/

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Your camcorder records image data on 8cm DVD*.It is more convenient than video tape and far more versatile.

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What you can do with your camcorder

* DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is a high-capacity optical disc.

No rewinding to start recording (p.31, 34)

Recorded images are stored in empty areas on thedisc so there is no risk that valuable recordings areaccidentally overwritten.

Since no rewinding is necessary prior to recording,you can start shooting any time you desire.

b Notes Still images can be recorded only on "Memory StickDuo."

You can find a scene quickly using a VISUAL

INDEX screen (p.32, 41)

The VISUAL INDEX screen allows you to check

recorded contents at a glance. All you have to do istouch the scene you want to view.

The disc does not wear out no matter how manytimes you play it back. The precious moments youhave captured on disc last for a long time.

Records widescreen format and 5.1ch surround

sound (p.36, 38)You can record high quality widescreen images on a wideLCD screen that shows the same 16:9 angle of view as awide TV. Realistic 5.1ch surround sound can also bedirectly 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 (p.46).

Playback on a DVD device or DVD drive (p.46)

You can play back recorded and finalized**discs on a homeDVD device, DVD recorder or DVD drive of a computer thatsupports 8cm disc.

When finalizing the disc, you can create DVD menus toenable quick access to scenes you want to view.

Playback on widescreen TV and home theater (p.36,

44)

Images recorded in widescreen format can be played backon a wide TV with complete panoramic effect. Discs are alsorecorded with 5.1ch surround sound to provide full sound ona home theater.

A recorded disc can be played back on a variety of devices

High-speed image transfer (p.83)

Image data can be quickly transferred to a computerwithout requiring playback.Computers with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) provideeven faster image transfer.

Using the supplied software to edit and copy (p.83)

Picture Motion Browser, the software supplied with your

camcorder allows you to edit movies or still images storedin your computer to create your original DVD. Copyingdiscs could not be easier enabling you to share yourprecious moments with family and friends.

Connecting camcorder to a computer

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Your camcorder is compatible with 8cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R and DVD+R DL.It does not support 12cm discs.

Recording timeExpected recordable time on one side of the disc.The recordable time varies depending on type of discs or recording mode.

z Tips Figures such as 9M and 6M in the table show the average bit rate. M stands for Mbps. If you use a double-sided disc, you can record on both sides of the disc (p.103).

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 .

VIDEO mode and VR mode Glossary (p.121)

Choosing a disc

Apporoximate recordable time( ) : the minimum recording time

Recording mode

9M (HQ) (high quality) 20 (18) 35 (32)

6M (SP) (standard quality) 30 (18) 55 (32)

3M (LP) (long play) 60 (44) 110 (80)

Your camcorder 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. Movies containingquickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces the overall recordingtime.

A recording format that is compatible with most DVD devices, especially afterfinalizing.

In VIDEO mode, only the most recent image can be erased.

A recording format that enables editing with your camcorder (deleting andrearranging the order of images).A finalized disc can be played back in DVD devices*1that support VR mode.

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*1 Refer to the instruction manual of your DVD device to see whether it supports the VR mode of DVD-RW.

*2 Formatting deletes all recordings and returns the recording medium to its original empty state (p.61). Evenwhen using a new disc, format it with your camcorder (p.28).

*3 Finalizing is required to play the disc in a DVD drive on a computer. A DVD+RW that is not finalized maycause the computer to malfunction.

Disc format features Figures in parentheses ( ) indicate page numbers.

Disc types and symbols

DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-R DVD+R DL

Symbols used in this manual

Both 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 movie can be recordedon the same disc (38) z z z z

Deleting the most recent recording (51) z z z

Deleting or editing recordings on your camcorder(50) z

Using a disc repeatedly even if the disc becomesfull by formatting*2(61) z z z

Finalizing required to play on other devices (46) z *1z*1 **3 z z

Creating the DVD menu when you finalize the disc(49) z z z z

Making longer recordings on a side of a disc z

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Using your camcorder

1Preparing(See page 21 to 30.) Select the disc that best suits your needs.

Do you want to delete or edit images on yourcamcorder?

Yes No

For long recording

2Recording, playback, editing(See pages 31, 32, 41, and 52.)

What you can do with your camcorder depends on the type of disc (p.15).

3Viewing on your camcorder(See pages 32and 41)

You can also connect it to a TV for viewing(p.44).

* Select the recording format and format the disc on your camcorder (p.28).

z Tips You can select the disc from [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p.60).

Yes No

Do you want to delete images and reusethe disc?

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Finalizein lizeFinalize

Finalize

Finalize

Finalize

Finalize

4Viewing on another DVD device(See pages 46, 59.)

To view a disc recorded on your camcorder on other DVD devices, you need to finalizeit first.

b Notes 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 beadded even if there is freespace left.

Like commercially soldDVD, this disc can beplayed back in most DVDdevices after finalizing.

The disc can be played backin a device compatible withthe DVD-RW VR mode.

The disc can be played back without finalizing.But finalizing is required in some cases.For details, see page46.

Unfinalizing allows you

to add recordings (p.62).

Recordings can be addedwithout unfinalizing.

Playback compatibilityPlayback compatibility with any DVD device is not guaranteed. Refer to the instruction manualsupplied with your DVD device or consult your dealer.

DVD device /DVD recorder

DVD drive

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HOME and OPTION- Taking advantage of two types of menus

BCategories and items of the HOME MENU

(CAMERA) category

(VIEW IMAGES) category

(OTHERS) category

(MANAGE DISC/MEMORY)

category

(SETTINGS) category

To customize your camcorder (p. 64).

* You can also set these items during EasyHandycam operation (p. 31). For itemsavailable in the (SETTINGS) category, seepage 64.

HOME MENU - the starting point for operations with your

camcorder

(HELP)Displays a description of the item (p. 19)

Category

Items Page

MOVIE* 35

PHOTO* 35

SMTH SLW REC 39

Items Page

VISUAL INDEX* 41

PLAYLIST 53

Items Page

DELETE* 50

EDIT 52

PLAYLIST EDIT 53

PRINT 57

COMPUTER 83

Items Page

FINALIZE* 46

DISC SELECT GUIDE 60

FORMAT* 61

FORMAT* 62

UNFINALIZE 62

DISC INFO 59

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1 Turn the POWER switch to turnon your camcorder.

2 Press (HOME)A(orB).

3 Touch the category you want touse.

Example: (OTHERS) category

4 Touch the item you want to use.Example: [EDIT]

5 Continue operation by followingthe guidance on the screen.

To hide the HOME MENU screen

Touch .

When you want to know somethingabout the function of each item on theHOME MENU - HELP

1 Press (HOME).The HOME MENU appears.

2 Touch (HELP).The bottom of the (HELP) buttonturns orange.

Using the HOME MENU

(HOME)A

(HOME)B

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Getting Started

Step 1: Checking supplied items

Make sure that you have the followingitems supplied with your camcorder.The number in the parentheses indicates thenumber of that item supplied.

AC Adaptor (1) (p. 22)

Power cord (1) (p. 22)

A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 44, 56)

USB cable (1) (p. 57)

Wireless Remote Commander (1)(p. 117)

A button-type lithium battery is already installed.

Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1)(p. 22)

CD-ROM Handycam ApplicationSoftware (1) (p. 83)

Operating Guide (This manual) (1)

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Step 2: Charging the battery pack

You can charge the InfoLITHIUMbattery pack (H series) (p. 106) afterattaching it to your camcorder.

b Notes You can use only "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack

H series.

1 Turn the POWER switch in thedirection of the arrow to OFF(CHG) (The default setting).

2 Attach the battery pack by slidingit in the direction of the arrow

until it clicks.Lift up the viewfinder and attachthe battery pack by sliding it inthe direction of the arrow until itclicks.

3 Connect the AC Adaptor to theDC IN jack of your camcorder.

Open the jack cover, and connect theDC plug of the AC Adaptor.

Match the vmark on the DC plug withthe vmark on your camcorder.

4 Connect the power cord to the ACAdaptor and the wall outlet.

The CHG (charge) lamp lights up andcharging starts. The CHG (charge) lampturns off when the battery is fullycharged.

5 Disconnect the AC Adaptor fromthe DC IN jack on yourcamcorder.

b Notes Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC INjack holding both the camcorder and the DCplug.

12

4

43

POWER switch

DC IN jack

DC plug AC Adaptor

Power cord

To the wall outletJack cover

CHG(charge) lamp

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To remove the battery pack

1 Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).2 Raise the viewfinder.

3 Press the BATT (battery) release buttonand remove the battery pack.

b Notes When you remove the battery pack or the AC

Adaptor, make sure that the (Movie) lamp/(Still) lamp (p. 25) is turned off.

When storing the battery pack

Fully discharge the battery before storing itfor an extended period.

To use an outside power source

Make the same connections as you do whencharging the battery pack. The battery packwill not lose its charge in this case.

To check the remaining battery(Battery Info)

Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then

press DISP/BATT INFO.

After a while, the approximate recordable

time and battery information appear forabout 7 seconds. You can view the batteryinformation for up to 20 seconds by

pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while theinformation is displayed.

Charging time

Approximate time (min.) required whenyou fully charge a fully discharged batterypack.

Recording time

Approximate time (min.) available whenyou use a fully charged battery pack.DCR-DVD408/DVD808

BATT (battery)release button

Battery pack Charging time

NP-FH50 135

NP-FH60(supplied)

135

NP-FH70 170

NP-FH100 390

Battery packContinuousrecordingtime

Typicalrecordingtime*

NP-FH50 75 3580 40

80 40

NP-FH60(supplied)

100 50

105 50

105 50

NP-FH70 160 80

170 85

170 85NP-FH100 375 185

395 195

395 195

Remaining battery (approx.)

Recording capacity (approx.)

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Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued)

DCR-DVD508/DVD908

* Typical recording time shows the time whenyou repeat recording start/stop, turning thepower on/off and zooming.

b Notes All times measured with recording mode [SP]

under the following conditions:Top: When the LCD backlight turns on.Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off.Bottom: Recording time when recording withthe viewfinder while the LCD panel is closed.

Playing time

Approximate time (min.) available whenyou use a fully charged battery pack.DCR-DVD408/DVD808

DCR-DVD508/DVD908

* When the LCD backlight is on.

On the battery pack Before changing the battery pack, Turn the

POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn off the(Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 25).

The CHG (charge) lamp flashes duringcharging, or Battery Info (p. 23) will not becorrectly displayed under the followingconditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is damaged. The battery pack is worn-out (For Battery

Info only).

The power will not be supplied from the batteryas long as the AC Adaptor is connected to theDC IN jack of your camcorder, even when thepower cord is disconnected from the wall outlet.

When attaching an optional video light, it isrecommended that you use an NP-FH70/NP-FH100 battery pack.

We do not recommend using an NP-FH30,which only allows short recording and playbacktimes, with your camcorder.

On the charging/recording/playback time Times measured when using the camcorder at

25 C (77 F) (10 C to 30 C (50 F to 86 F) isrecommended).

The recording and playback time will be shorterwhen you use your camcorder in lowtemperatures.

The recording and playback time will be shorterdepending on the conditions under which youuse your camcorder.

On the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet when using the AC

Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the

Battery packContinuousrecordingtime

Typicalrecordingtime*

NP-FH50 65 30

70 35

70 35

NP-FH60(supplied)

90 45

90 45

90 45

NP-FH70 140 70

150 75150 75

NP-FH100 335 165

345 170

345 170

Battery packLCD panelopened*

LCD panelclosed

NP-FH50 110 120

NP-FH60(supplied)

145 160

NP-FH70 235 255

NP-FH100 545 590

Battery packLCD panelopened*

LCD panelclosed

NP-FH50 110 120NP-FH60(supplied)

145 160

NP-FH70 235 255

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Step 4: Preparing for recording

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the

camcorder (1

), then rotate it to the bestangle to record or play (2).

To turn off the LCD backlight to makethe battery last longer

Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a fewseconds until appears.This setting is practical when you use yourcamcorder in bright conditions or you wantto save battery power. The recorded imagewill not be affected by the setting. To turnon the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds untildisappears.

b Notes Do not press the buttons on the LCD frame

when you open or adjust the LCD panel.

z Tips If you open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the

camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees to the lensside, you can close the LCD panel with the LCDscreen facing out. This is convenient duringplayback operations.

On the HOME MENU, touch (SETTINGS)t[SOUND/DISP SET]t[LCD BRIGHT](p. 72) to adjust the brightness of the LCDscreen.

The information is displayed or hidden (displayyno display) each time you press DISPBATT/INFO.

You can view images using the viewfinderto avoid wearing down the battery, or whenthe image seen on the LCD screen is poor.

z Tips You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder

backlight by selecting (SETTINGS)t[SOUND/DISP SET]t[VF B.LIGHT] on theHOME MENU (p. 73).

LCD panel

190 degrees to thecamcorder

2180 degrees(max.)

290 degrees(max.)

DISP/BATT INFO

Viewfinder

Viewfinder lensadjustment leverMove it until theimage becomesclear.

Viewfinder

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Step 5: Inserting a disc or a Memory StickDuo

A new 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-

R, or DVD+R DL is required for recording(p. 14).

b Notes Remove dust or fingerprints from the disc

beforehand, using a soft cloth (p.104).

1 Check that the power of yourcamcorder is on.

2 Turn the disc cover OPEN switchin the direction of the arrow(OPEN B).

[PREPARING TO OPEN] appears onthe LCD screen.

The disc cover slightly opensautomatically.

3 Set the disc with the recordingside facing your camcorder, thenpress the center of the disc until itclicks.

4 Close the disc cover.[DISC ACCESS] appears on the LCDscreen.

It may take some time for the camcorderto recognize the disc.

x DVD-RW/DVD+RWA window appears to ask whether youwill use [DISC SELECT GUIDE].Using [DISC SELECT GUIDE] lets youformat the disc by following theguidance on the screen. If you do notwant to use it, proceed to step 5.

x DVD-R/DVD+R DLYou can start recording immediately

after [DISC ACCESS] disappears fromthe LCD screen. You do not need toproceed to steps after step 5.

5 Touch the option that is right foryou on the screen.

x DVD-RWSelect the recording format, [VIDEO]

or [VR] (p. 14), then touch .

Disc

Disc coverOPEN switch

Pickup lens

When the disc coveropens slightly, openit further.

ACCESS lamp(Disc)

Set the disc with the label side facingout when using a single-sided disc.

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x DVD+RWSelect the aspect ratio of the movie,[16:9 WIDE] or [4:3], then touch .

6 Touch [YES].

7 Touch when [Completed.] isdisplayed.

When the formatting is completed, youcan start recording on the disc.

z Tips

When you use a DVD-RW while the EasyHandycam operation (p. 31) is set, therecording format is fixed to VIDEOmode.

To remove the disc

1 Perform steps 1and 2to open the disccover.

2 Press the disc holder in the center of thedisc compartment, and remove the disc byholding the edge.

b Notes Be careful not to obstruct the operation with

your hand or other objects, etc., when openingor closing the disc cover. Move the belt to thebottom of the camcorder, then open or close thedisc cover.

If you catch the belt when closing the disccover, it may cause your camcorder tomalfunction.

Do not touch the disc with the recording side or

pickup lens (p.109).When using a double-sided disc, take care not tosmudge the surface with fingerprints.

If you close the disc cover with the disc setincorrectly, it may cause your camcorder tomalfunction.

Do not disconnect the power sources duringformatting.

Do not apply shock or vibration to yourcamcorder: while the ACCESS lamp is on

while the ACCESS lamp is flashing while [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 recordedmaterials.

It may take up to 10 minutes to remove a disc ifit is damaged or is dirty with fingerprints, etc. Inthat case, the disc might be damaged.

z Tips You can remove the disc when a power source

is connected to your camcorder even when yourcamcorder is turned off. However, the discrecognition process (step 4) does not start.

To delete all of the previously recorded imagesfrom a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use itagain to record new images, see Deleting allscenes on the disc (Formatting) onpage 61.

You can check the right disc using [DISCSELECT GUIDE] on the HOME MENU (page

60).

You can use only a Memory Stick Duomarked with or

(p. 104).

z Tips The number of recordable images vary,

depending on the image quality or the imagesize. For details, seepage 68.

Memory Stick Duo

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1 Open the LCD panel.

2 Insert the Memory Stick Duointo the Memory Stick Duo slotin the right direction until it clicks.

To eject a Memory Stick Duo

Lightly push the "Memory Stick Duo" inonce.

b Notes When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your

camcorder is reading/writing data. Do not shakeor knock your camcorder, turn the power off,eject the Memory Stick Duo, or remove thebattery pack. Otherwise, image data may bedamaged.

If you insert the Memory Stick Duo into the

slot in the wrong direction, the Memory StickDuo, the Memory Stick Duo slot, or imagedata may be damaged.

When inserting or ejecting the "Memory StickDuo," be careful with the "Memory Stick Duo"from popping out and dropping.

Access lamp(Memory Stick Duo)

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1 Turn the POWER switchAto turn on your camcorder.

2 Press (VIEW IMAGES)F(orG).The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. (It may take some time todisplay the VISUAL INDEX screen.)

3 Start playing back.Movies:

Touch , then touch the movie you want to view.

Viewing recorded movies/still images

Previous

6 imagesNext6 images

Disc type

Appears with the image oneach of the tab that waslastly played back/recorded(Bfor the still image).

Returns to the recordingscreen

Displays the movies Displays the still images

Returns to therecording screen

Beginning of the scene/

previous scene

Toggles Play orPause as you touch

Next sceneStop (go to theVISUAL INDEX screen)

Reverse/ Forward

Return (to the VISUALINDEX screen)

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Still images:

Touch , then touch the still image you want to view.

* [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 71).

z Tips The screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX

screen when the movies from the one youselected through the one at the end of the list areall played back.

You can slow down the playback speed bytouching during pause.

You can adjust volume by selecting(HOME)t (SETTINGS)t [SOUND

SETTINGS]t [VOLUME], then with/ .

To cancel Easy Handycam operation

Press EASYBagain. disappearsfrom the screen.

Menu settings during Easy Handycamoperation

Press (HOME)H(orI) to displaythe menu items available for setup changes(p.18,64).

b Notes You can neither delete nor edit movies on the

disc during Easy Handycam operation. Most of the menu items automatically return to

the default settings. The settings of some menuitems are fixed. For more details, see page 88.

DVD-RW are formatted in VIDEO mode

(p. 14). (OPTION) will not appear. Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to

add effects to images or change settings.

Invalid buttons during Easy Handycamoperation

You cannot use some buttons/functionsduring Easy Handycam operation sincethey are automatically set (p. 88). [Invalidduring Easy Handycam operation.] mayappear if operations not available duringEasy Handycam operation are attempted.

To view movies on a disc on otherdevices (Finalize)

To view movies stored on a disc on a DVDdevice or a computer, you need to "finalize"the disc. For details on finalize operation,see page 46.

b Notes For DVD-R, DVD+R DL, you cannot reuse the

disc or record additional movies onto the disconce you finalize the disc even if the disc hasfree space.

During Easy Handycam operation, the DVDmenu is fixed to [STYLE1].

You cannot record additional scenes on afinalized disc during Easy Handycam operation(p. 62).

Slide show button(page 43)

Previous/Next

Go to the VISUALINDEX screen

Return (to the VISUAL

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Adjust and fasten the grip belt as illustrated,and hold your camcorder properly.

b Notes If the access lamps (page 28, 30) is on after

recording is finished, it means data is still beingwritten onto the disc or Memory Stick Duo.Do not apply shock or vibration to yourcamcorder, and do not disconnect the battery orAC Adaptor.

POWER switchB

PHOTOF

START/STOPC

START/STOPA

(HOME)D

(HOME)E

Adjusting the grip belt

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Movies are recorded on the disc. Forrecordable time, see page 14.

1 Turn the POWERswitchBuntilthe (Movie)lamp turns on.

2 Press START/STOPA(orC).

To stop recording, press START/STOPagain.

Still images are recorded on the MemoryStick Duo. For the number of recordablestill images, see page 68.

1 Turn the POWERswitchBuntil the

(Still) lampturns on.

2 Press PHOTOF.

appears next to .Whendisappears, the image has beenrecorded.

To switch to the movie recordingmode using the (HOME) buttonD

(orE)Touch (CAMERA) of HOME MENUt[MOVIE] or [PHOTO].

To record high resolution still imageson the "Memory Stick Duo" duringmovie recording (Dual Rec)

See page 37for details.

Movies

[STBY]t[REC]

Still Images

FlashingtLights upBeep Click

Press slightlyto focus

Press full torecord

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You can magnify images up to 10 times theoriginal size with the power zoom lever orthe zoom buttons below the LCD screen.You can magnify images with the powerzoom lever or the zoom buttons.

Move the power zoom lever slightly for aslower zoom. Move it further for a fasterzoom.

b Notes Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom

lever. If you move your finger off the powerzoom lever, the operation sound of the powerzoom lever may also be recorded.

You cannot change the zoom speed with thezoom buttons on the LCD frame.

The minimum possible distance betweencamcorder and subject while maintaining sharpfocus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide

angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) fortelephoto.

z Tips Using [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 66) let you zoom

in further than 10.

Sound picked up by the built-in microphoneis converted to 5.1ch surround sound andrecorded.

Your camcorder has Dolby Digital 5.1Creator installed for recording 5.1chsurround sound. Enjoy realistic sound whenplaying the disc on devices that support 5.1chsurround sound.Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround sound

Glossary (p.121)

b Notes 5.1ch sound is converted to 2ch when played back

on your camcorder.

is displayed on the screen during 5.1chrecording/playback.

Zooming

Close view:(Telephoto)

Wider range of view:(Wide angle)

Recording sound with morepresence (5.1ch surroundrecording)

Using the flash

Built-in microphone

FlashFlash chargelamp

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Press (flash) repeatedly to select anappropriate setting.

No indication (Auto flash):Automaticallyflashes when there is insufficient ambient

light.r

(Forced flash):Always uses the flashregardless of the surrounding brightness.r

(No flash):Records without flash.

b Notes The recommended distance to the subject when

using the built-in flash is approximately 0.3 to

2.5 m (1 to 8 feet). Remove any dust from the surface of the flashlamp before using it. Flash effect may beimpaired if heat discoloration or dust obscuresthe lamp.

The flash charge lamp flickers while chargingthe flash, and remains lit when the batterycharge is complete.

If you use the flash in bright places such aswhen shooting a backlit subject, the flash maynot be effective.

When attaching a conversion lens (optional) or afilter (optional) to your camcorder, the flashlight does not emit light.

z Tips You can change the brightness of the flash by

setting [FLASH LEVEL] (p. 67), or you canprevent the redeye by setting [REDEYEREDUC] (p. 68).

You can record high quality still images onthe Memory Stick Duo while recording amovie on the disc.

1 Set the POWER switch to (Movie),and press START/STOP to start movierecording.

2 Press PHOTO fully.

After you start recording, and before youfinish, you can capture up to 3 frames ofstill images from your movie.

3 Press START/STOP to stop movierecording.Stored still images appear one by one, andthe images are stored onto the MemoryStick Duo. When disappears, theimage has been recorded.

b Notes Do not eject the Memory Stick Duo before

recording is finished and the still images arestored on the Memory Stick Duo.

You cannot use the flash during Dual Rec.

z Tips When the POWER switch is set to

(Movie), the size of still images becomes4.6M (16:9 wide) or 3.4M (4:3) (DCR-DVD508/DVD908).

When the POWER switch is set to(Movie), the size of still images becomes

2.3M (16:9 wide) or 1.7M (4:3) (DCR-DVD408/DVD808). You can record still images during recording

standby in the same way as when the POWERswitch is set to (Still). You can also recordwith the flash.

Recording high quality stillimages during movie recording(Dual Rec)

Orange colorboxes indicate thenumber ofrecorded images.When recording isfinished, the colorchanges to orange.

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Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON. (

appears.)b Notes The NightShot and Super NightShot functions

use infrared light. Therefore, do not cover theinfrared port with your fingers or other objects,and remove the conversion lens (optional).

Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 78)when it is hard to focus automatically.

Do not use the NightShot and Super NightShotfunctions in bright places. This may cause a

malfunction.

z Tips To record an image brighter, use [SUPER

NIGHTSHOT] function (p. 81). To record animage more faithfully to the original colors, use[COLOR SLOW SHTR] function (p. 81).

To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects,

press BACK LIGHT to display .. Tocancel the back light function, press BACKLIGHT again.

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to thecamcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degreesto the lens side (2).

z Tips A mirror-image of the subject appears on the

LCD screen, but the image will be normal whenrecorded.

To select the aspect ratio of themovies

Turn the POWER switch until the(Movie) lamp turns on, and press

WIDE SELECT repeatedly to select thedesired screen aspect ratio.

z Tips Differences in the angle of view between 16:9

(wide) and 4:3 vary depending on the zoomposition.

Recording in dark places(NightShot)

Adjusting the exposure forbacklit subjects

Infrared port

Recording in mirror mode

Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9or 4:3)

POWER switch

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When you view the movie on a TV, set [TVTYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your TV(16:9/4:3) (p. 44).

When viewing 16:9 (wide) pictures with [TV

TYPE] set to [4:3], pictures may appear roughdepending on subjects.

To select the aspect ratio of the stillimages

1 Turn the POWER switch until the(Still) lamp turns on.

2 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to select

the desired screen aspect ratio.b Notes The size of still images is [ 3.0M] (16:9

wide) or [4.0M] (4:3) at the maximum (DCR-DVD408/DVD808).

The size of still images is [ 4.6M] (16:9wide) or [6.1M] (4:3) at the maximum (DCR-DVD508/DVD908).

z Tips

See page 69 for the number of recordable stillimages.

Fast moving subjects and actions, whichcannot be captured under the ordinaryshooting conditions, can be shot in smoothmoving slow-motion for about 3 seconds.This is useful to shoot fast actions such as agolf or tennis swing.

1 Turn the POWER switch to turn on thecamcorder.

2 Press (HOME)A(orB) to displaythe HOME MENU.

3 Touch (CAMERA).4 Touch [SMTH SLW REC].

5 Press START/STOP.An about 3 second-movie is recorded as a12 second-slow-motion-movie.

When [Recording...] disappears, recordingis finished.

Touch to cancel the smooth slowrecording.

To change the setting

Touch (OPTION)t , then selectthe setting you want to change.

[TIMING]Select the recording start point afterSTART/STOP is pressed. The defaultsetting is [3sec AFTER].

[RECORD SOUND]Select [ON] ( ) to superimpose soundssuch as conversation on the slow motionpictures. (The default setting is [OFF].)Your camcorder records sounds for about

12 seconds while [Recording...] isdisplayed in step5.

Recording the fast action inslow-motion (SMTH SLW REC)

(HOME)B

(HOME)A

[3sec AFTER]

[3sec BEFORE]

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b Notes Sounds are not recorded during the about 3

second-movie shooting. Image quality of [SMTH SLW REC] is not as

good as that of normal recording.

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Playback

Turn the POWER switchAto turn on your camcorder.

Press (VIEW IMAGES)B(orC).The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. (It may take some time todisplay the VISUAL INDEX screen.)

z Tips Moving the zoom leverFlet you select whether to display 6 or 12 images on the VISUAL INDEX

screen. To fix this number, touch (SETTINGS) in the HOME MENUt [VIEW IMAGES SET]t[ DISPLAY] (p. 71).

POWER switchA

(VIEW IMAGES)B

(HOME)D

(VIEW IMAGES)C

(HOME)E

Zoom leverF

Previous6 images

Next

6 images

Disc type

Appears with the image oneach of the tab that waslastly played back/recorded

(B

for the still image).Returns to therecording screen

Displays the movies Displays the still images

(OPTION)

Returns to therecording screen

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Touch tab and the movie to be played back.

The VISUAL INDEX screen reappears when playback from the selected movie until thelast movie is completed.

Touch tab and the still image to be played back.

To switch to the playback modeusing the (HOME) buttonD(orE)Touch (VIEW IMAGES)t[VISUALINDEX]

To adjust the movie volume

Touch (OPTION)t tabt[VOLUME], then adjust it with / .

z Tips Touch / during pause to play back

movie slowly.

One touch makes the reverse/fast forwardapproximately 5 times faster, two touches makesit approximately 10 times*faster.

* Approximately 8 times faster using a DVD+RW

Movies

Beginning of the scene/

previous scene

Toggles Play orPause as you touch

Next scene

Stop (go to theVISUAL INDEX screen)

Reverse/ Forward

Return (to the VISUALINDEX screen)

(OPTION)

Still Images

Slide show button(page 43)

Previous/Next

Go to the VISUALINDEX screen

Return (to the VISUALINDEX screen)

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You can magnify still images from about1.1 to 5 times the original size.Magnification can be adjusted with thepower zoom lever or the zoom buttons onthe LCD frame.

1 Play back the still images you want tomagnify.

2 Magnify the still image with T(Telephoto).The screen is framed.

3 Touch the screen at the point you wantto display in the center of the displayedframe.

4 Adjust the magnification with W (Wideangle)/T (Telephoto).

To cancel, touch .

Touch on the still image playbackscreen.The slide show begins from the selectedimage.Touch to stop the slide show. Torestart, touch again.

b Notes You cannot operate playback zoom during slide

show.

z Tips You can set continuous slide show playback

using [SLIDE SHOW SET] on (OPTION)t tab. The default setting is [ON](continuous playback).

Using PB zoom Playing back a series of stillimages (Slide show)

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pictures 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].

When your TV is monaural (When your

TV has only one audio input jack)Connect the yellow plug of the A/Vconnecting cable to the video input jack andconnect the white (left channel) or the red(right channel) plug to the audio input jackof your TV or VCR.

z Tips You can display the counter on the TV screen by

setting [DISP OUTPUT] to [V-OUT/PANEL]

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Making the disc compatible with playback onother devices or DVD drives (Finalizing)Finalizing makes the recorded disc compatible for playback with other devices and DVDdrives of computers.Before finalizing, you can select the style of the DVD menu which displays the image list(p. 49).

Whether finalizing is required depends on the type of disc.

DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+R DL require finalizing.DVD+RW do not require finalizing except in the following cases:1 To create a DVD menu2 To play back on a computer DVD drive3 If the disc has a short total recording time (less than 5 min in HQ mode, 8 min in SP mode, or

15 min in LP mode)

b Notes Playback compatibility with all device is not guaranteed. No DVD menu is created for DVD-RW (VR mode).

To play back a disc in a DVD device for the first time (p.48)

Operation flow

Finalizei l ieFinalize

Make desired settings forthe DVD menu.

In case1,2

or3

.

Playback onother DVD device

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To add recordings to a finalized disc (p.62)

b Notes Even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you cannot record additional movies onto the disc

after finalizing the disc during Easy Handycam operation. To do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation(p. 33).

To play back a disc in a DVD device after adding a recording (p.48)

Make a newrecording

Recordings cannot be

added.

Unfinalize the disc.

When the DVD menu has been created, a

confirmation screen prompts you to confirm thatyou wish to add a recording.

Recordings can be added as usual.

Finalizei

l ieFinalize

Only in case1 Make desired settings forthe DVD menu.

Playback onother DVD device

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b Notes

It takes from a minute to a maximum of severalhours to finalize a disc. The shorter the amountof material recorded on the disc, the longer ittakes for finalizing.

Use the AC Adaptor as the power source toprevent your camcorder from running out ofpower during finalizing.

When you finalize a double-sided disc, youmust finalize each side of the disc individually.

1 Place your camcorder in a stableposition, and connect the ACAdaptor to the DC IN jack on yourcamcorder.

2 Turn on the power by turning thePOWER switch.

3 Insert the disc that you want tofinalize.

4 Touch (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) of the (HOME)menut[FINALIZE].

To select a DVD menu style, touch(OPTION)t[DVD MENU]

(p. 49).

Go to step 5if you want to finalize thedisc using [STYLE1] (default setting).

5 Touch [YES]t[YES].Finalizing starts.

6 When [Completed.] appears,touch .

b Notes 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 isset to off and disconnect the AC Adaptor afterthe (Movie) or (Still) lamp goes off.Finalizing restarts when you connect the ACAdaptor and turn on your camcorder again.You cannot remove the disc until the finalizingoperation is completed.

When using the discs other than DVD-RW (VRmode), Zflashes after finalizing iscompleted on the recording standby screen ofyour camcorder. Remove the disc from yourcamcorder.

z Tips When you set to create a DVD menu and

finalize the disc, the DVD menu appears for afew seconds while finalizing the disc.

After the disc is finalized, the disc type/recording format indicator changes as shownbelow:

Finalizing a disc

DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)

DVD-RW (VR mode)

DVD+RW

DVD-R

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To select a DVD menu style

1 In step 4, touch (OPTION)t[DVD MENU].

2 Select the desired style from 4 types ofpattern with [T]/[t].

Select [NO MENU] if you do not createa DVD menu.

3 Touch .

b Notes The DVD menu style is fixed to [STYLE1]

during the Easy Handycam operation.

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(OTHERS) categoryThis category enables you to edit or printimages on a disc or "Memory Stick Duo,"or copy them onto your computer forviewing, editing or creating an originalDVD.

DELETE

You can delete images on a disc or a"Memory Stick Duo" (p. 50).

EDIT

You can edit the images on a disc or aMemory Stick Duo (p. 52).

PLAYLIST EDITYou can create and edit a Playlist (p. 53).

PRINT

You can print still images on a connectedPictBridge printer (p. 57).

COMPUTER

You can connect your camcorder to a

computer (p. 83).

Deleting imagesYou can delete the images recorded on adisc or a Memory Stick Duo using yourcamcorder.Insert a recorded disc or Memory StickDuo into your camcorder.

b Notes You cannot retrieve the deleted images. You cannot delete movies during Easy

Handycam operation. Cancel the EasyHandycam operation first.

z Tips You can select up to 100 images at once. You can delete images on the playback screen

from [DELETE] under (OPTION)ttab.

1 Touch (OTHERS) of the(HOME) menut[DELETE].

2 Touch [ DELETE].

3 Touch [ DELETE].

4 Touch the image that you want todelete.

The selected image is marked with .Press and hold the image on the LCDscreen to confirm the image.

Item list

(OTHERS) category

Deleting the movies on the disc

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Touch to return to the previousscreen.

5 Touch t[YES]t .

To delete all movies on the disc at onetime

In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL]t

[YES]t[YES]t .

To delete the most recently recordedmovie

In step 3, touch [ LAST SCENE DEL]t t[YES]t .

b Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC

Adaptor from your camcorder while editingimages. It may damage the disc.

If the deleted movie is included in the Playlist(p. 53), the movie is deleted also from thePlaylist.

Even if you delete unnecessary images from thedisc, the remaining disc capacity may notincrease as much as you can make additional

recording. To delete all images recorded in the disc andrestore the original capacity of the disc, formatthe disc (page 61).

z Tips The images recorded by this camcorder and

stored onto a disc are called "original."

1 Touch (OTHERS) of the(HOME) menut[DELETE].

2 Touch [ DELETE].

3 Touch [ DELETE].

4 Touch the still image that youwant to delete.

The selected still image is marked with.

Press and hold the still image on the LCDscreen to confirm the still image.Touch to return to the previousscreen.

5 Touch t[YES]t .

To delete all still images on theMemory Stick Duo

In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL]t[YES]t[YES]t .

b Notes

You cannot delete still images in the followingcases: "Memory Stick Duo" is write-protected.

DVD

+RW

Deleting the still images in theMemory Stick Duo

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write-protection is set to the still images bythe other device.

z Tips

To delete all images recorded on the MemoryStick Duo, format the Memory Stick Duo(p. 62).

Dividing the image

b Notes You cannot divide movies during Easy

Handycam operation. Cancel the EasyHandycam operation first.

1 Touch (OTHERS) of the(HOME) menut[EDIT].

2 Touch [DIVIDE].

3 Touch the movie that you want todivide.

The selected movie starts playing.

4 Touch at the point whereyou want to divide the movie intothe scenes.

The movie pauses.

Play and pause toggles as you press.

5 Touch t[YES]t .

Returns to the beginning of theselected movie.

Adjusts the dividing point moreprecisely after the dividing point hasbeen selected with .

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Creating the Playlist (Continued)

To add all the movies on the disc inthe Playlist

In step 2, touch [ ADD ALL] t[YES]

t[YES]t .b Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC

Adaptor from your camcorder while editing thePlaylist. It may damage the disc.

z Tips You can add a maximum of 999 movies to the

Playlist. You can add a movie when viewing it using

[ ADD] on (OPTION)t tab.

Make sure to insert the disc on which thePlaylist is added into your camcorder.

1 Touch (VIEW IMAGES) of the(HOME) menut[PLAYLIST].The images added to the Playlist are

displayed on the screen.

2 Touch the scene from which youwant to play back.

The Playlist is played back from theselected scene to the end, then thescreen returns to the Playlist screen.

To erase added images from thePlaylist at a time

1 Touch (OTHERS) of the(HOME) menut[PLAYLIST EDIT].

2 Touch [ERASE].To erase all images at a time, touch[ERASE ALL]t[YES]t[YES]t

.

3 Touch the image that you want to erasefrom the Playlist.

The selected image is marked with .

Press and hold the image on the LCDscreen to confirm the image.

Touch to return to the previousscreen.

4 Touch t[YES]t .

z Tips The original images are not changed even if you

erase the images from the Playlist.

Changing the order within the Playlist

1 Touch (OTHERS) of the(HOME) menut[PLAYLIST EDIT].

2 Touch [MOVE].3 Select the image that you want to move.

The selected scene is marked with .

Press and hold the image on the LCDscreen to confirm the image.

Touch to return to the previousscreen.

4 Touch .

Playing the Playlist

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Editing

5 Select the destination with [T]/[t].

Press and hold the image on the LCDscreen to confirm the image.

6 Touch t[YES]t .

zTips

When you select multiple images, the imagesare moved following the order appeared in thePlaylist.

Dividing a movie within the Playlist

1 Touch (OTHERS) of the(HOME) menut[PLAYLIST EDIT].

2 Touch [DIVIDE].3 Select the movie that you want to divide.

The playback of the selected moviestarts.

4 Touch at the point where you wantto divide the movie into scenes.The movie pauses.

5 Touch t[YES]t .

b Notes A slight difference may occur from the point

where you touch and the actual dividing

point, as your camcorder selects the dividingpoint based on about half-second increments.

z Tips The original movies are not changed even if you

divide the movie in the Playlist.

Destination bar

Play and pause toggles as you press.

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Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders

You can dub images played back on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRsor DVD/HDD recorders. Connect the device in either of the following ways.Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation(p. 22). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.

b Notes Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate.

AA/V connecting cable (supplied)Connect to the input jack of the otherdevice.

BA/V connecting cable with SVIDEO (optional)When connecting to another device viathe S VIDEO jack, by using an A/Vconnecting cable with an S VIDEOcable (optional), higher quality imagescan be produced than with an A/Vconnecting cable. Connect the white andred plug (left/right audio) and the SVIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of theA/V connecting cable with an S VIDEOcable (optional). The yellow plugconnection is not necessary. S VIDEOconnection only will not output audio.

b Notes To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter,

etc.) on the screen of the monitor device

connected, set (SETTINGS)t[OUTPUTSETTINGS]t[DISP OUTPUT]t[LCDPANEL] (the default setting) on the HOMEMENU (p. 74).

To record the date/time and camera settingsdata, display them on the screen (p. 71).

When you are connecting your camcorder to amonaural device, connect the yellow plug of theA/V connecting cable to the video input jack,and the red (right channel) or the white (leftchannel) plug to the audio input jack on the

device.

VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders

: Video/Signal flow

A/V OUT jack

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

(Yellow)

(White)

(Red)

IN

VIDEO

AUDIO(White)

(Red)

IN

Device withoutS VIDEO jack

Device withS VIDEO jack

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Editing

1 Insert the recorded disc into yourcamcorder.

2 Turn on your camcorder, andpress (VIEW IMAGES).

Set [TV TYPE] according to the displaydevice (p. 44).

3 Insert the recording media in therecording device.

If your recording device has an inputselector, set it to the input mode.

4 Connect your camcorder to therecording device (VCR or DVD/HDD recorder) with the A/Vconnecting cable (supplied)1oran A/V connecting cable with S

VIDEO (optional)2.Connect your camcorder to the input

jacks of the recording device.

5 Start the playback on yourcamcorder, and record it on therecording device.

Refer to the instruction manualssupplied with your recording device fordetails.

6 When dubbing is finished, stopthe recording device, and thenyour camcorder.

Printing recordedimages (PictBridgecompliant printer)

You can print out still images using aPictBridge compliant printer, without

connecting the camcorder to a computer.

Connect your camcorder to the AC Adaptorto obtain power from the wall outlet (p. 22).Insert the Memory Stick Duo containingstill images into your camcorder and turnon the printer.

1 Turn on your camcorder.

2 Connect the (USB) jack of yourcamcorder to the printer usingthe USB cable (p. 114).

[USB SELECT] appears on the screenautomatically.

3 Touch [ PRINT].

One of the still images stored on theMemory Stick Duo will be displayed.

b Notes We can guarantee the operation of only models

that are PictBridge compatible.

Connecting your camcorder tothe printer

When connection is complete,(PictBridge connecting) appears onthe screen.

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Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) (Continued)

1 Touch the still image to beprinted.

The selected image is marked with .

Press and hold the image on the LCDscreen to confirm the image.

Touch to return to the previousscreen.

2 Touch (OPTION), set thefollowing options, then touch

.

[COPIES]: Set number of copies of astill image to be printed. You can set upto 20 copies.

[DATE/TIME]: Select [DATE],[DAY&TIME], or [OFF] (no date/timeprinted).

[SIZE]: Select the paper size.

If you do not change the setting, go to

step 3.

3 Touch [EXEC]t[YES]t .The image selection screen appearsagain.

To finish printing

Touch on the image selection screen.

b Notes Refer also to the instruction manual of the

printer to be used. Do not attempt the following operations when

is on the screen. The operations may not beperformed properly. To operate the POWER switch. To press (VIEW IMAGES) To disconnect the USB cable from the printer. To remove the Memory Stick Duo from

your camcorder If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB

cable, turn the printer off and on again, andrestart the operation from the beginning.

You can select only the paper sizes that theprinter can print. On some printer models, the top, bottom, right,

and left edges of images may be trimmed. If youprint a still image recorded in a 16:9 (wide)ratio, the left and right ends of the image may betrimmed widely.

Some printer models may not support the dateprinting function. Refer to your printersinstruction manual for details.

You may not be able to print the following:

images edited by a computer images recorded by other devices images of 3MB or more images with a pixel size larger than

28482136

z Tips PictBridge is an industry standard established

by the Camera & Imaging Products Association(CIPA). You can print still images without using

a computer by connecting a printer directly to adigital video camera or digital still camera,regardless of model or manufacturer.

You can print a still image when viewing itusing tabt[PRINT] on (OPTION).

Printing

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Utilizingrecordingmedia

Deleting all scenes on the disc (Formatting)

Formatting makes the recorded disc newand reusable by deleting all the datarecorded on the disc. The recordingcapacity of the disc is recovered byformatting it.A DVD-R/DVD+R DL cannot beformatted. Replace it with a newdisc.

If you format a finalized disc

A DVD-RW (in VIDEO mode) returns tothe unfinalized state. The disc must befinalized again to view its contents onother devices.

In the case of a DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD+RW, formatting deletes all imageson a finalized disc. One of the followingicons, or , appears on the

screen, but there is no need to finalize thedisc again before playing the disc on otherdevices.*

* To create the DVD menu on a DVD+RW,finalize the disc again (p. 46).

1 Connect the AC Adaptor to theDC IN jack on your camcorder,then connect the power cord tothe wall outlet.

2 Turn on your camcorder.

3 Insert the disc that you want toformat into your camcorder.

4 Touch (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) of the (HOME)t[ FORMAT].

Perform the following steps if your disc isDVD-RW or DVD+RW.

x DVD-RWSelect [VIDEO] or [VR] for therecording format (p. 14), then touch

.

x DVD+RW

Select the aspect ratio of the movie,[16:9 WIDE] or [4:3], then touch .

5 Touch [YES].

6 Touch when [Completed.] isdisplayed.

b Notes Use the AC Adaptor as the power source to

prevent your camcorder from running out ofpower during formatting.

Do not apply shock or vibration to yourcamcorder, and do not disconnect the ACAdaptor during formatting.

When you use a double-sided disc, formatting is

required on each side. You can format each sidein the different recording format.

In the case of DVD+RW , you cannot changethe movie aspect ratio midway. Format the discagain to change the aspect ratio.

You cannot format a disc that has beenprotected on other devices. Cancel theprotection with the original device, and thenformat it.

z Tips

When you use a DVD-RW while the EasyHandycam operation (p. 31) is set, the recordingformat is fixed to the VIDEO mode.

Formatting the disc

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Formatting deletes all images on aMemory Stick Duo.

1 Turn on your camcorder.

2 Insert the "Memory Stick Duo"that you want to format into yourcamcorder.

3 Touch (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) of the (HOME)t[ FORMAT]

4 Touch [YES]t[YES].

5 When [Completed.] appears,touch .

b Notes Even the still images protected with another

device against accidental deletion are alsodeleted.

Do not attempt the following operations when[Executing...] is on the screen: To operate the POWER switch or buttons To remove the Memory Stick Duo

Formatting the Memory StickDuo

Recording additionalscenes after finalizing

You can record additional movies on the

finalized DVD-RWs/DVD+RWs after thefollowing steps, if the disc has free space.When using the finalized DVD-RW(VR mode), you can recordadditional movies on the discwithout an additional steps.

1 Connect the AC Adaptor to theDC IN jack on your camcorder,then connect the power cord tothe wall outlet.

2 Turn on your camcorder.

3 Insert the finalized disc into yourcamcorder.

4 Touch (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) of the (HOME)t[UNFINALIZE].

5 Touch [YES]t[YES], then touchwhen [Completed.] appears.

If you have created a DVD menu (p. 49)during finalizing, you must perform thefollowing steps prior to recordingadditional movies.

When using a DVD-RW (VIDEOmode)(Unfinalizing)

When using DVD+RW

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1 Connect the AC Adaptor to theDC IN jack on your camcorder,then connect the power cord tothe wall outlet.

2 Turn the POWER switch to turnon the (Movie) lamp.

3 Insert the finalized disc into yourcamcorder.

A confirmation screen appears toprompt you to confirm that you wish torecord additional scenes.

4 Touch [YES]t[YES].

5 When [Completed.] appears,touch .

b Notes Use the AC Adaptor as power source to prevent

your camcorder from running out of powerduring the operation.

Do not apply shock or vibration to yourcamcorder, and do not disconnect the ACAdaptor during the operation.

A DVD menu created during finalizing aredeleted.

For a double-sided disc, perform these steps for

each side of the disc. You cannot record additional scenes on the

DVD-R/DVD+R DL.

You cannot record additional material on thedisc during the Easy Handycam operation.Cancel the Easy Handycam operation.

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Customizing your camcorder

What you can do with the (SETTINGS)category of the HOME MENU

You can change the recording functions andthe operating settings for your convenience.

1 Turn on your camcorder, thenpress (HOME).

2 Touch (SETTINGS).

3 Touch the desired setup item.If the item is not on the screen, touch v/Vto change the page.

4 Touch the desired item.If the item is not on the screen, touch v/Vto change the page.

5 Change the setting, then touch.

Using the HOME MENU

(HOME)

(HOME)

(SETTINGS) category

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MOVIE SETTINGS(Items for recording movies)

Touch1, then2.If the item is not on the screen, touch v/Vto change the page.

How to set

(HOME MENU)tpage 64(OPTION MENU)

tpage 76

The default settings are marked withB.

You can select from three levels of imagequality when recording a movie.

You can select an image quality of themovie from three levels.

HQ

Records in high quality mode.(9M (HQ))

BSP

Records in standard quality mode.(6M (SP))

LP

Increases the recording time (Long Play).(3M (LP))

b Notes If you record in the LP mode, the quality of

scenes may be degraded, or scenes with quickmovements may appear with a block noise whenyou play back the disc.

z Tips

See page 14on the expected recording time ofeach recording mode.

REC MODE (Recordingmode)

When using either the NightShot (p. 38) or

[SUPER NIGHTSHOT] (p. 81) function torecord, you can record clearer images bysetting [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], whichemits infrared light (invisible), to [ON] (thedefault setting).

b Notes Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers

or other objects (p. 115). Remove the conversion lens (optional).

The maximum shooting distance using[NIGHTSHOT LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet).

You can select the maximum zoom level incase you want to zoom to a level greaterthan 10 (the default setting) duringrecording. Note that the image qualitydecreases when you use the digital zoom.

BOFF

Up to 10 zoom is performed optically.20

Up to 10 zoom is performed optically,and after that, up to 20 zoom isperformed digitally.

80(DCR-DVD408/DVD808)

Up to 10 zoom is performed optically,and after that, up to 80 zoom is

performed digitally.

NIGHTSHOT LIGHT

DIGITAL ZOOM

The right side of the bar shows the digitalzooming factor. The zooming zone appearswhen you select the zooming level.

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Custom

izingyourcamcorder

You can compensate for camera shake (thedefault setting is [ON]). Set[STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) whenusing a tripod (optional), then the imagebecomes natural.

When this is set to [ON] (the defaultsetting), the shutter speed is automaticallyreduced to 1/30 second when recording indark conditions.

You can display the frame and check thatthe subject is horizontal or vertical bysetting [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON].The frame is not recorded. Press DISP/BATT INFO to make the frame disappear.

z Tips Positioning the subject at the cross point of the

guide frame makes a balanced composition.

Diagonal stripes appear in portions of thescreen where brightness is at a preset level.This is useful as a guide when adjusting thebrightness. When you change the defaultsetting, is displayed. The zebra patternis not recorded.

BOFF

The zebra pattern is not displayed.

70

The zebra pattern appears at a screenbrightness level of about 70 IRE.

100

The zebra pattern appears at a screenbrightness level of about 100 IRE orhigher.

b Notes Portions of the screen where brightness is about

100 IRE or above may appear overexposed.

z Tips IRE represents the screen brightness level.

BAUTO

Displays the remaining disc indicator forabout 8 seconds in situations such as thosedescribed below. When your camcorder recognizes the

remaining disc capacity with the POWERswitch set to (Movie).

When you press DISP/BATT INFO toswitch the indicator from off to on withthe POWER switch set to (Movie).

When you select the movie recordingmode on the HOME MENU.

ON

Always displays the remaining disc

indicator.b Notes When the remaining recordable time for movies

is less than 5 minutes, the indicator stays on thescreen.

Select [ON] (the default setting) to displaythe recording date and time when you play

back a disc on a device with a subtitledisplay function. Also refer to theinstruction manual of the playback device.

You can set this function when you use thebuilt-in flash, or an external flash (optional)that is compatible with your camcorder.

HIGH ( )Makes the flash level higher.

BNORMAL ( )

STEADYSHOT

AUTO SLW SHUTTR(Auto slow shutter)

GUIDEFRAME

ZEBRA

REMAINING

SUB-T DATE

FLASH LEVEL

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LOW ( )

Makes the flash level lower.

You can set this function when you use thebuilt-in flash, or an external flash (optional)that is compatible with your camcorder.You can prevent redeye by activating theflash before recording.Set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], then press

(flash) (p. 36) repeatedly to select asetting.

(Auto redeye reduction): Pre-flashes toreduce redeye before the flash automaticallyflashes when there is insufficient ambientlight.r

(Forced redeye reduction): Alwaysuses the flash and the redeye reducing pre-flash.r

(No flash): Records without flash.

b Notes The redeye reduction may not produce the

desired effect due to individual differences andother conditions.

REDEYE REDUC(Redeye reduction)

PHOTO SETTINGS(Items for recording still images)

Touch1, then2.If the item is not on the screen, touch v/Vto change the page.

How to set

(HOME MENU)tpage 64(OPTION MENU)

tpage 76

The default settings are marked with B.

b Notes [ IMAGE SIZE] can be set only during

recording standby.

DCR-DVD508/DVD908B 6.1M ( )

Records still images clearly.

3.1M ( )

Allows you to record more still images inrelatively clear quality.

VGA (0.3M) ( )

Allows the maximum number of stillimages to be recorded.

b Notes When the picture ratio is changed to 16:9, the

image size is changed to [ 4.6M] ( )(p. 39).

You can only select the image size for still images.

DCR-DVD408/DVD808

B 4.0M ( )

Records still images clearly.1.9M ( )

Allows you to record more still images inrelatively clear quality.

IMAGE SIZE

4.0M

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izingyourcamcorder

VGA (0.3M) ( )

Allows the maximum number of stillimages to be recorded.

b Notes When the picture ratio is changed to 16:9, the

image size is changed to [ 3.0M] ( )(p. 39).

You can only select the image size for still images.

Capacity of the Memory Stick Duo(MB) and the number of recordableimages

When the POWER switch is(Still) (DCR-DVD508/DVD908)

When the POWER switch is(Movie)*(DCR-DVD508/DVD908)

When the POWER switch is

(Still) (DCR-DVD408/DVD808)

When the POWER switch is(Movie)*(DCR-DVD408/DVD808)

6.1M2848

2136

4.6M2048

1602

3.1M2048

1536

VGA(0.3M)640

480

64MB 2153

2870

40100

390980

128MB 42

105

56

135

80

205

780

1970

256MB 76190

100250

140370

14003550

512MB 155390

205510

295760

28507200

1GB 315800

4201050

6001550

590014500

2GB 6501600

8602150

12003150

1200030000

4GB 12503200 17004250 24006300 2350059000

4.6M2848 1602

3.4M2136 1602

64MB 2870

3793

128MB 56135

74185

256MB 100250

130335

3.0M

512MB 205

510

270

690

1GB 4201050

5501400

2GB 8602150

11002850

4GB 17004250

22505700

4.0M2304

1728

3.0M2304

1296

1.9M1600

1200

VGA(0.3M)640

480

64MB 3281

42105

65160

390980

128MB 64160

85215

130325

7801970

256MB 115295

150395

235590

14003550

512MB 235600

310800

4801200

28507200

1GB 4801200

6401600

9802450

590014500

2GB 9902500

13003350

20005000

1200030000

4GB 1950

4900

2600

6600

3950

9500

23500

59000

2.3M2016 1134

1.7M1512 1134

64MB 56135

72175

128MB 110

280

145

355256MB 200

500260640

4.6M2848 1602

3.4M2136 1602

4.0M 3.0M

1.7M

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PHOTO SETTINGS (Continued)

* The image size is fixed depending on the aspectratio of the image recorded:

DCR-DVD508/DVD908 [ 4.6M] in the aspect ratio 16:9 [3.4M] in the aspect ratio 4:3DCR-DVD408/DVD808 [ 2.3M] in the aspect ratio 16:9 [1.7M