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... Protection Route the power cord so that could result in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. For those sets designed to the set from battery power, or other ). Never place the set on a bed, sofa, rug, or other materials. - This is not likely to insert the plug fully into the...
... Protection Route the power cord so that could result in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. For those sets designed to the set from battery power, or other ). Never place the set on a bed, sofa, rug, or other materials. - This is not likely to insert the plug fully into the...
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... Party:Sony Electronics Inc. For customers in the U.S.A. Model No. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are located on the bottom. DCR-DVD Serial No. ACNo. For customers in the U.S.A. Read this before operating your camcorder...
... Party:Sony Electronics Inc. For customers in the U.S.A. Model No. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are located on the bottom. DCR-DVD Serial No. ACNo. For customers in the U.S.A. Read this before operating your camcorder...
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...expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to radio communications. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. Read this equipment. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Operation is connected. - If this .... - 8cm DVD-RW - 8cm DVD+RW - 8cm DVD-R - 8cm DVD+R DL Use the discs with two kinds of California, USA only Prechlorate Material - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for using your camcorder with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: ...
...expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to radio communications. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. Read this equipment. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Operation is connected. - If this .... - 8cm DVD-RW - 8cm DVD+RW - 8cm DVD-R - 8cm DVD+R DL Use the discs with two kinds of California, USA only Prechlorate Material - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for using your camcorder with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: ...
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...Duo Adaptor. See "About handling of your camcorder" (p. 107). • To prevent discs from being lost, do not do the following parts. to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from being broken or recorded images from the camcorder. - Pushing the plug forcibly into the Memory...; The LCD screen and the viewfinder are operational for effective use. Battery • The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. to apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder. • When connecting your camcorder to another device with or (p. 104). However, there may result ...
...Duo Adaptor. See "About handling of your camcorder" (p. 107). • To prevent discs from being lost, do not do the following parts. to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from being broken or recorded images from the camcorder. - Pushing the plug forcibly into the Memory...; The LCD screen and the viewfinder are operational for effective use. Battery • The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. to apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder. • When connecting your camcorder to another device with or (p. 104). However, there may result ...
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... Dividing the image 52 Creating the Playlist 53 Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 56 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer 57 Utilizing recording...a "Memory Stick Duo 28 Recording/Playback Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam 31 Recording 34 Zooming 36 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording 36 ...camcorder What you can do with your camcorder 12 Choosing a disc 14 Using your camcorder 16 " HOME" and " OPTION" - Taking advantage of two types of menus 18 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 21 Step 2: Charging the battery...
... Dividing the image 52 Creating the Playlist 53 Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 56 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer 57 Utilizing recording...a "Memory Stick Duo 28 Recording/Playback Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam 31 Recording 34 Zooming 36 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording 36 ...camcorder What you can do with your camcorder 12 Choosing a disc 14 Using your camcorder 16 " HOME" and " OPTION" - Taking advantage of two types of menus 18 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 21 Step 2: Charging the battery...
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Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 22) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 83) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) 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) 21 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder.
Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 22) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 83) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) 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) 21 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder.
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... Adaptor. Match the v mark on the DC plug with the v mark on your camcorder. 22 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. 5 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack... of your camcorder. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up the viewfinder and attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. Step 2: Charging the battery pack 2 POWER switch 1 Battery DC IN jack 3 DC plug AC Adaptor Jack cover 4 ...
... Adaptor. Match the v mark on the DC plug with the v mark on your camcorder. 22 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. 5 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack... of your camcorder. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up the viewfinder and attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. Step 2: Charging the battery pack 2 POWER switch 1 Battery DC IN jack 3 DC plug AC Adaptor Jack cover 4 ...
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... the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). 2 Raise the viewfinder. 3 Press the BATT (battery) release button and remove the battery pack. The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case. DCR-DVD408/DVD808 Battery pack NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording time Typical recording time...105 50 160 80 170 85 170 85 375 185 395 195 395 195 Continued , 23 Remaining battery (approx.) Getting Started b Notes • When you do when charging the battery pack. Battery pack NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Charging time 135 135 170 390 Recording...
... the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). 2 Raise the viewfinder. 3 Press the BATT (battery) release button and remove the battery pack. The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case. DCR-DVD408/DVD808 Battery pack NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording time Typical recording time...105 50 160 80 170 85 170 85 375 185 395 195 395 195 Continued , 23 Remaining battery (approx.) Getting Started b Notes • When you do when charging the battery pack. Battery pack NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Charging time 135 135 170 390 Recording...
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... time (min.) available when you use an NP-FH70/NPFH100 battery pack. • We do not recommend using an NP-FH30, which you use your camcorder. LCD panel closed 120 160 255 590 On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, Turn the POWER switch to 86 °F) is closed... off the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 25). • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or Battery Info (p. 23) will not be correctly displayed under which only allows short recording and playback times, with your camcorder, even when the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack of your...
... time (min.) available when you use an NP-FH70/NPFH100 battery pack. • We do not recommend using an NP-FH30, which you use your camcorder. LCD panel closed 120 160 255 590 On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, Turn the POWER switch to 86 °F) is closed... off the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 25). • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or Battery Info (p. 23) will not be correctly displayed under which only allows short recording and playback times, with your camcorder, even when the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack of your...
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... button, turn on , and setting the date and time Set the date and time when using your camcorder. • Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in the direction of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with v/V, then touch [NEXT]. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], then touch [NEXT]. ...This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. Step 3: Turning the power on your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house ...
... button, turn on , and setting the date and time Set the date and time when using your camcorder. • Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in the direction of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with v/V, then touch [NEXT]. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], then touch [NEXT]. ...This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. Step 3: Turning the power on your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house ...
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... can set the date and time. b Notes • If you leave your camcorder to be ready to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 75). In that the clock is turned off. •...are automatically recorded on the disc, and can change the on the touch panel do not use your camcorder during playback (see page 71 for [DATA CODE]). • Refer to show messages in a ... memory. Changing the language setting You can be displayed during this time. 26 You cannot operate your camcorder for information concerning "World time difference." • If the buttons on -screen displays to page 102...
... can set the date and time. b Notes • If you leave your camcorder to be ready to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 75). In that the clock is turned off. •...are automatically recorded on the disc, and can change the on the touch panel do not use your camcorder during playback (see page 71 for [DATA CODE]). • Refer to show messages in a ... memory. Changing the language setting You can be displayed during this time. 26 You cannot operate your camcorder for information concerning "World time difference." • If the buttons on -screen displays to page 102...
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....) • The information is displayed or hidden (display y no display) each time you open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it until appears. This is convenient during playback operations. • On the HOME MENU, touch (SETTINGS) t [SOUND/DISP SET] t [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 72... INFO for a few seconds until the image becomes clear. Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move it 180 degrees to the lens side, you want to save battery power. b Notes • Do not press the buttons on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until disappears. ...
....) • The information is displayed or hidden (display y no display) each time you open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it until appears. This is convenient during playback operations. • On the HOME MENU, touch (SETTINGS) t [SOUND/DISP SET] t [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 72... INFO for a few seconds until the image becomes clear. Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move it 180 degrees to the lens side, you want to save battery power. b Notes • Do not press the buttons on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until disappears. ...
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... with the "Memory Stick Duo" from popping out and dropping. 30 Do not shake or knock your camcorder is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. Access lamp ("Memory Stick Duo") To eject a "Memory Stick Duo" Lightly push the "Memory Stick...
... with the "Memory Stick Duo" from popping out and dropping. 30 Do not shake or knock your camcorder is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. Access lamp ("Memory Stick Duo") To eject a "Memory Stick Duo" Lightly push the "Memory Stick...
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b Notes • If the access lamps (page 28, 30) 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 properly. Recording (HOME) D (HOME) E PHOTO F START/STOP C POWER switch B START/STOP A Adjusting the grip belt Adjust and fasten the grip belt as illustrated, and hold your camcorder, and do not disconnect the battery or AC Adaptor. 34
b Notes • If the access lamps (page 28, 30) 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 properly. Recording (HOME) D (HOME) E PHOTO F START/STOP C POWER switch B START/STOP A Adjusting the grip belt Adjust and fasten the grip belt as illustrated, and hold your camcorder, and do not disconnect the battery or AC Adaptor. 34
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...changes to orange. 3 Press START/STOP to 8 feet). • Remove any dust from your camcorder, the flash light does not emit light. When disappears, the image has been recorded. No indication... The flash charge lamp flickers while charging the flash, and remains lit when the battery charge is insufficient ambient light. You can record still images during Dual Rec. When...flash) repeatedly to (Movie), the size of still images becomes 2.3M (16:9 wide) or 1.7M (4:3) (DCRDVD408/DVD808). • You can also record with the flash. r (Forced flash): Always uses the flash regardless...
...changes to orange. 3 Press START/STOP to 8 feet). • Remove any dust from your camcorder, the flash light does not emit light. When disappears, the image has been recorded. No indication... The flash charge lamp flickers while charging the flash, and remains lit when the battery charge is insufficient ambient light. You can record still images during Dual Rec. When...flash) repeatedly to (Movie), the size of still images becomes 2.3M (16:9 wide) or 1.7M (4:3) (DCRDVD408/DVD808). • You can also record with the flash. r (Forced flash): Always uses the flash regardless...
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... t . It may not increase as much as you want to the previous screen. 5 Touch t [YES] t . z Tips • The images recorded by this camcorder and stored onto a disc are called "original." 3 Touch [ DELETE]. 4 Touch the still image that you can make additional recording. • To delete all still images...OTHERS) of the disc, format the disc (page 61). To delete the most recently recorded movie DVD +RW In step 3, touch [ LAST SCENE DEL] t t [YES] t . b Notes • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the disc, the remaining disc capacity may damage the disc. ...
... t . It may not increase as much as you want to the previous screen. 5 Touch t [YES] t . z Tips • The images recorded by this camcorder and stored onto a disc are called "original." 3 Touch [ DELETE]. 4 Touch the still image that you can make additional recording. • To delete all still images...OTHERS) of the disc, format the disc (page 61). To delete the most recently recorded movie DVD +RW In step 3, touch [ LAST SCENE DEL] t t [YES] t . b Notes • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the disc, the remaining disc capacity may damage the disc. ...
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... you edit or delete the scenes in the Playlist. • A slight difference may occur from your camcorder while editing images. b Notes • You cannot add or edit movies during Easy Handycam operation. Press and hold the image on about half-second increments. It may damage the disc. •...is not divided in the Playlist. The original scenes are divided. • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder. Make sure to the previous screen. 4 Touch t [YES] t . Touch to return to...
... you edit or delete the scenes in the Playlist. • A slight difference may occur from your camcorder while editing images. b Notes • You cannot add or edit movies during Easy Handycam operation. Press and hold the image on about half-second increments. It may damage the disc. •...is not divided in the Playlist. The original scenes are divided. • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder. Make sure to the previous screen. 4 Touch t [YES] t . Touch to return to...
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... at a time 1 Touch (OTHERS) of the (HOME) menu t [PLAYLIST EDIT]. 54 The selected scene is marked with . b Notes • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the Playlist. z Tips • You can add a movie when viewing it using [ ADD] on the LCD screen to erase...time, touch [ERASE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t . 3 Touch the image that you want to move. 2 Touch the scene from which the Playlist is added into your camcorder while editing the Playlist. To erase added images from the selected scene to the end, then the screen returns to insert the disc on the...
... at a time 1 Touch (OTHERS) of the (HOME) menu t [PLAYLIST EDIT]. 54 The selected scene is marked with . b Notes • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the Playlist. z Tips • You can add a movie when viewing it using [ ADD] on the LCD screen to erase...time, touch [ERASE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t . 3 Touch the image that you want to move. 2 Touch the scene from which the Playlist is added into your camcorder while editing the Playlist. To erase added images from the selected scene to the end, then the screen returns to insert the disc on the...
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... recorded images in any way. B NORMAL Standard brightness. BRIGHT Brightens the viewfinder screen. b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to the camcorder body, the setting becomes [NORMAL] automatically. z Tips • This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way.... sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. • If you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. 73 VF B.LIGHT (Viewfinder brightness) You can adjust the ...
... recorded images in any way. B NORMAL Standard brightness. BRIGHT Brightens the viewfinder screen. b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to the camcorder body, the setting becomes [NORMAL] automatically. z Tips • This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way.... sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. • If you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. 73 VF B.LIGHT (Viewfinder brightness) You can adjust the ...
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...NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 38) is complete. To cancel the fader before starting the operation, touch [OFF] in BLACK FADER Continued , 81 Customizing your camcorder outdoors during fading out) mode, then touch . 2 Press START/STOP. appears on the screen. appears on the screen. FADER You can record... be recorded at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment. • If you change the battery pack with [AUTO] selected, or take your camcorder outdoors after touching , set [WHITE BAL. ] to [AUTO]. • If you need to repeat the [ONE PUSH]...
...NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 38) is complete. To cancel the fader before starting the operation, touch [OFF] in BLACK FADER Continued , 81 Customizing your camcorder outdoors during fading out) mode, then touch . 2 Press START/STOP. appears on the screen. appears on the screen. FADER You can record... be recorded at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment. • If you change the battery pack with [AUTO] selected, or take your camcorder outdoors after touching , set [WHITE BAL. ] to [AUTO]. • If you need to repeat the [ONE PUSH]...