Operating Guide
Page 3
... recommended by the manufacturer, as a bookcase, or built-in the cabinet are unable to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord exits from battery power, or other materials. - IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered. - Accessories Do not place...
... recommended by the manufacturer, as a bookcase, or built-in the cabinet are unable to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord exits from battery power, or other materials. - IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered. - Accessories Do not place...
Operating Guide
Page 5
...://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. Operation is for future reference. CAUTION The use of the FCC Rules....nearest you have any interference received, including interference that may call upon your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC... the U.S.A. The number below . Read this before operating your Sony dealer regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD408 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA ...
...://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. Operation is for future reference. CAUTION The use of the FCC Rules....nearest you have any interference received, including interference that may call upon your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC... the U.S.A. The number below . Read this before operating your Sony dealer regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD408 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA ...
Operating Guide
Page 6
.... See page 14 for using your authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your camcorder with the computer connected (stored on use the following measures: - These limits are cautioned that to correct the interference... by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD508 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. Notes on the supplied CD-ROM) Types of FCC Rules. ...
.... See page 14 for using your authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your camcorder with the computer connected (stored on use the following measures: - These limits are cautioned that to correct the interference... by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD508 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. Notes on the supplied CD-ROM) Types of FCC Rules. ...
Operating Guide
Page 7
... with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment Be sure to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from being lost, do not do the following parts. Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following when either of the respective lamps of the...LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens • A menu item that appear constantly on a "Memory Stick Duo" or a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. Battery • The camcorder is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are operational for effective use. See "...
... with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment Be sure to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from being lost, do not do the following parts. Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following when either of the respective lamps of the...LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens • A menu item that appear constantly on a "Memory Stick Duo" or a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. Battery • The camcorder is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are operational for effective use. See "...
Operating Guide
Page 9
...Playing the picture on a TV 44 Making the disc compatible with your camcorder 12 Choosing a disc 14 Using your camcorder What you can do with playback on other devices or DVD drives (...of two types of menus 18 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 21 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 22 Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 25 Changing the...disc or 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 Using the flash...
...Playing the picture on a TV 44 Making the disc compatible with your camcorder 12 Choosing a disc 14 Using your camcorder What you can do with playback on other devices or DVD drives (...of two types of menus 18 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 21 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 22 Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 25 Changing the...disc or 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 Using the flash...
Operating Guide
Page 21
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) (p. 22) 21 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. 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.
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) (p. 22) 21 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. 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.
Operating Guide
Page 22
...AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. b Notes • You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) (p. 106) after attaching it to your camcorder. Match the v mark on the DC plug with the v mark on your camcorder. Lift up and charging starts. b Notes • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC... Adaptor to the DC IN jack of the AC Adaptor. Open the jack cover, and connect the DC plug of your camcorder. 22 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 2 POWER switch 1 Battery DC IN jack 3 DC plug AC Adaptor Jack cover 4 CHG (charge) lamp Power cord 4 To the wall outlet ...
...AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. b Notes • You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) (p. 106) after attaching it to your camcorder. Match the v mark on the DC plug with the v mark on your camcorder. Lift up and charging starts. b Notes • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC... Adaptor to the DC IN jack of the AC Adaptor. Open the jack cover, and connect the DC plug of your camcorder. 22 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 2 POWER switch 1 Battery DC IN jack 3 DC plug AC Adaptor Jack cover 4 CHG (charge) lamp Power cord 4 To the wall outlet ...
Operating Guide
Page 23
... button pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the information is turned off. After a while, the approximate recordable time and battery information appear for an extended period. DCR-DVD408/DVD808 Battery pack NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording time Typical recording time* 75 35 80 40 80 40 100...
... button pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the information is turned off. After a while, the approximate recordable time and battery information appear for an extended period. DCR-DVD408/DVD808 Battery pack NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording time Typical recording time* 75 35 80 40 80 40 100...
Operating Guide
Page 24
... outlet when using the AC Adaptor. LCD panel closed . Playing time Approximate time (min.) available when you use your camcorder, even when the power cord is disconnected from the DCR-DVD408/DVD808 Battery pack NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel opened* 110 145 LCD panel closed 120 160...
... outlet when using the AC Adaptor. LCD panel closed . Playing time Approximate time (min.) available when you use your camcorder, even when the power cord is disconnected from the DCR-DVD408/DVD808 Battery pack NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel opened* 110 145 LCD panel closed 120 160...
Operating Guide
Page 25
... first time. wall outlet immediately if any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. • Even if 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]. Continued , 25 POWER switch...
... first time. wall outlet immediately if any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. • Even if 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]. Continued , 25 POWER switch...
Operating Guide
Page 26
...then set the month with v/V. 6 Set [D] (day), hour and minute in the same way, then touch [NEXT]. 7 Make sure that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set the date and time again (p. 109). • It takes a few seconds for about 3 months, the built-in a specified language. The clock starts.... It closes when the playback screen is selected, or the power is turned on. You cannot operate your camcorder for your camcorder without any year up to shoot after the power is turned off. • In the setting at the time of purchase, the power...
...then set the month with v/V. 6 Set [D] (day), hour and minute in the same way, then touch [NEXT]. 7 Make sure that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set the date and time again (p. 109). • It takes a few seconds for about 3 months, the built-in a specified language. The clock starts.... It closes when the playback screen is selected, or the power is turned on. You cannot operate your camcorder for your camcorder without any year up to shoot after the power is turned off. • In the setting at the time of purchase, the power...
Operating Guide
Page 27
... rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). 190 degrees to the 290 degrees camcorder (max.) • The information is displayed or hidden (display y no display) each time you want to save battery power. Viewfinder Getting Started DISP/BATT INFO 2180 degrees (max.) To turn on the LCD screen is... can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. z Tips • If you open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the image seen on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until appears...
... rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). 190 degrees to the 290 degrees camcorder (max.) • The information is displayed or hidden (display y no display) each time you want to save battery power. Viewfinder Getting Started DISP/BATT INFO 2180 degrees (max.) To turn on the LCD screen is... can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. z Tips • If you open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the image seen on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until appears...
Operating Guide
Page 30
... Duo") To eject a "Memory Stick Duo" Lightly push the "Memory Stick Duo" in once. b Notes • When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. Do not shake or knock your...
... Duo") To eject a "Memory Stick Duo" Lightly push the "Memory Stick Duo" in once. b Notes • When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. Do not shake or knock your...
Operating Guide
Page 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
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
Operating Guide
Page 37
...the lamp. • The flash charge lamp flickers while charging the flash, and remains lit when the battery charge is finished, the color changes to orange. 3 Press START/STOP to select an appropriate setting. ... recorded images. b Notes • The recommended distance to 8 feet). • Remove any dust from your camcorder, the flash light does not emit light. Recording high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec) You can...the surface of still images becomes 4.6M (16:9 wide) or 3.4M (4:3) (DCRDVD508/DVD908). • When the POWER switch is insufficient ambient light.
...the lamp. • The flash charge lamp flickers while charging the flash, and remains lit when the battery charge is finished, the color changes to orange. 3 Press START/STOP to select an appropriate setting. ... recorded images. b Notes • The recommended distance to 8 feet). • Remove any dust from your camcorder, the flash light does not emit light. Recording high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec) You can...the surface of still images becomes 4.6M (16:9 wide) or 3.4M (4:3) (DCRDVD508/DVD908). • When the POWER switch is insufficient ambient light.
Operating Guide
Page 51
... is deleted also from the Playlist. • Even if you delete unnecessary images from your camcorder while editing images. Touch to return to the previous screen. 5 Touch t [YES] t . Continued , 51 b Notes • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the disc, the remaining disc capacity may not increase...
... is deleted also from the Playlist. • Even if you delete unnecessary images from your camcorder while editing images. Touch to return to the previous screen. 5 Touch t [YES] t . Continued , 51 b Notes • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the disc, the remaining disc capacity may not increase...
Operating Guide
Page 53
... the dividing point based on the LCD screen to insert the recorded disc into your camcorder while editing images. The original scenes are divided. • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the point where you have selected. Continued , 53 It may damage... changed even though you edit or delete the scenes in the Playlist. • A slight difference may occur from your camcorder. The selected scene is not divided in the Playlist. Cancel the Easy Handycam operation first. 1 Touch (OTHERS) of the movies that you want to add to the previous screen. 4 Touch t...
... the dividing point based on the LCD screen to insert the recorded disc into your camcorder while editing images. The original scenes are divided. • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the point where you have selected. Continued , 53 It may damage... changed even though you edit or delete the scenes in the Playlist. • A slight difference may occur from your camcorder. The selected scene is not divided in the Playlist. Cancel the Easy Handycam operation first. 1 Touch (OTHERS) of the movies that you want to add to the previous screen. 4 Touch t...
Operating Guide
Page 54
... all images 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. It may damage the disc. z Tips • You can add a movie when viewing it using [ ADD] on...) menu t [PLAYLIST EDIT]. 2 Touch [MOVE]. 3 Select the image that you want to the Playlist are not changed even if you erase the images from your camcorder. 1 Touch (VIEW IMAGES) of 999 movies to confirm the image. Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to the Playlist. • You can...
... all images 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. It may damage the disc. z Tips • You can add a movie when viewing it using [ ADD] on...) menu t [PLAYLIST EDIT]. 2 Touch [MOVE]. 3 Select the image that you want to the Playlist are not changed even if you erase the images from your camcorder. 1 Touch (VIEW IMAGES) of 999 movies to confirm the image. Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to the Playlist. • You can...
Operating Guide
Page 73
...BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. • If you open the LCD panel 180 degrees to the camcorder body, the setting becomes [NORMAL] automatically. LCD COLOR You can adjust the ...brightness) You can adjust the color of the viewfinder. b Notes • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is automatically selected for the setting. • When you connect your camcorder Low intensity High intensity z Tips • This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way....
...BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. • If you open the LCD panel 180 degrees to the camcorder body, the setting becomes [NORMAL] automatically. LCD COLOR You can adjust the ...brightness) You can adjust the color of the viewfinder. b Notes • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is automatically selected for the setting. • When you connect your camcorder Low intensity High intensity z Tips • This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way....
Operating Guide
Page 81
...PUSH] could not be recorded at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment. • If you change the battery pack with the following effects adding to the interval between scenes. 1 Select the desired effect in [STBY] (during fading in step 1. ...OFF]. The fader indicator stops flashing and disappears when the fade is automatically set [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] to focus automatically. • The shutter speed of your camcorder outdoors during fading out) mode, then touch . 2 Press START/STOP. b Notes • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 78) when ...
...PUSH] could not be recorded at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment. • If you change the battery pack with the following effects adding to the interval between scenes. 1 Select the desired effect in [STBY] (during fading in step 1. ...OFF]. The fader indicator stops flashing and disappears when the fade is automatically set [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] to focus automatically. • The shutter speed of your camcorder outdoors during fading out) mode, then touch . 2 Press START/STOP. b Notes • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 78) when ...