Sony DCR-DVD505 manual

2-661-367- 11 (1) Operating Guide DCR-D VD505/D VD905 © 2006 Sony Corporation Enjo ying with your D VD Handycam 14 Getting Started 20 Easy Hand ycam 33 Recor ding /Playbac k 40 Play back on D VD d evices 54 Using the Recorded disc 61 Using the Setup items 64 Editing on D VD Handycam 84 Dubbing, Pr inting 92 Using a Computer 99 T roubl eshooting 10[...]

2 wer cord T o red uce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture . WARNING This symbol i s intended to alert the user to th e presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of suff icient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol i s intended to aler[...]

3 For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep th is manual fo r future referen ce. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the on e described in the operating instructions and adhere to them. Power Sources This set should be operated onl y f[...]

4 Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified se rvice personnel under the following conditions: – When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. – If liquid has been spilled or obj ects have f a llen into the set. – If the set has been exposed to rain or water . – If the set has been sub[...]

5 Before operating the unit, please r ead this manual thor oughly , and retain it for future referen ce. CAUTION The use of optical instrume nts with this product will increase eye hazard. Use of controls or adjustments or perfor mance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiatio n exposure. Replace the battery w[...]

6 – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Y our camcorder is supplied with two kinds of operations guides. – “Operating Guide” (This manual) – “[...]

7 When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with “Memory Stick” compatible equipment Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor . Memory Stick Duo Adaptor On using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the follo wing parts. • The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. See “Maintenan[...]

8 On recording • Before starting to reco rd, test the recording function to make sur e the picture and sound are recorded without any problems. Y ou cannot delete images once you record them on a DVD-R. Use a D VD-R W/DVD+R W for trial recording (p.16). • Compensation for the conten ts of recordings cannot be provided, e ven if recording or pla[...]

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10 T able of Contents What you ca n do with yo ur DVD Handy cam ............. ................ ............. . 14 Choosin g a disc ...................... ............. .............. ............... ............. ......... 16 Using your DVD Handycam ......... .................. .................. .................. ..... 18 Step 1: Checking supplie[...]

11 To record in dark places (Ni ghtShot) To adjust th e exposure for backlit subjec ts (BACK LIGHT) To adjust th e focus for an of f center subje ct To fix the e xposure for the se lected subject To record in mi rror mode To add special effects To attach th e shoulder belt To use a tripo d Playback To use Playbac k zoom To play ba ck a series of st[...]

12 PICT.APPL I. ............... ............. ............. ............. ................ ............. . 74 Special effe cts on pictur es or additi onal function s on recordi ng/playback (PICT.EFFECT /D.EFFECT/SMTH SLW RE C, etc.) MEDIA SE T ............... .............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ...... 77 Settings [...]

13 Troubles hooting.... ............. .............. ............. ............. ............. ............. .. 105 Warning ind icators and messages .... ................ ............. ................ ....... 1 23 Using your cam corder abro ad ...... ................ ............. ............. ............. .. 129 About the disc...... ...........[...]

14 Y our DVD Handy cam records image data on 8cm DVD * . It is more conv enie nt than vi deo tape and far more versatile. Enjoyin g with your DVD Handycam What you can do with your DVD Handycam * D VD ( Digital V er satile Disc) is a high-capacity optical disc. No rewinding to start recording (p.34, 40) Recorded images are stored in empty area s on[...]

15 Enjoying with your DVD Handycam ** Finalizing: a process to make it p ossible to play back recorded DVD on othe r DVD de vi ces (see page 38 and 54). Playback on a DVD device or DVD drive (p.38, 54) Y ou can play back recorded and finalized ** discs on a home D VD device, D VD recorder or D VD drive of a computer that supports 8cm disc. When fin[...]

16 Y our DVD Handycam is compatible with 8cm D VD -R, D VD-RW and D VD+R W. It does not support 12cm discs. Recording format for DVD-RW When you use a D VD-RW, you can choose the recording format from VIDEO mode or VR mode. In this manual, VIDEO mode is i ndicated as and VR mode as . Disc and recording formats Glossary (p.142, 143) * 1 Refer to the[...]

17 Enjoying with your DVD Handycam Recording time Recording time per disc side The minimum recording tim e is gi ven in parentheses. unit: min. • The recording time for the movie drops when the disc also contains still images. Disc use For reliability durability of record ing /playback, we reco mmend that you use Sony discs or discs with an * (fo[...]

18 Contin ued on the right pa ge Using your DVD Handycam 1 Preparing (See page 20 to 31.) Select the disc that best suits your needs. Repeated use of a disc T o save re corded images T o use one disc repeatedly What would y o u like to do after recording? Playing back disc on a various D VD devices Deleting and editing images in your DVD Handycam T[...]

19 Enjoying with your DVD Handycam Finalize Finalize Finalize Finalize Finalize Finalize 4 Viewing on anothe r DVD device (See pages 54 and 58.) T o view a disc recorded on your D VD Handycam on other D VD devices, you need to finalize it first. • The less the recording volume of the disc is, t he more it takes time to finalize the disc. The feat[...]

20 Make sure th at you ha ve following items supplied with your camcorder . The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. • Discs and “Memory Stick Duo” are not supplied. A C Adaptor (1) (p .21) P ower cord (1) (p.21) A/V connecti ng cable (1) (p.52, 92, 94, 98) USB cable (1) (p.96, 98) Wireless Remote Commander (1[...]

21 Getting Started Y ou can c harge the battery after attaching the “InfoLITHIUM ” battery pack (P series) (p.134) to your camcorder . • Y ou cannot use an NP-FP3 0 battery pack with your camcorder . (See the reverse side of the battery pack for the model number .) Installing the battery pack wit h exce ss force may lead to camcorder malfunct[...]

22 5 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder . • Disconne ct the AC Adaptor holding both your camcorder and the DC plug. T o remove the battery pack Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Slide the B A TT (batter y) release lever and remove the battery pack. [...]

23 Getting Started On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pa ck, slide the POWER s witch to OFF (CHG). • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or BA TTER Y INFO (p.47) w ill not be correctly displayed under t he following conditions. – The battery pack is not attached correctly . – Th e battery pack is damaged. – Th e [...]

24 T o record, slide the PO WER switch to turn on the respective lamp. When using it for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p.27). 1 T urn on the power by sliding the PO WER switch in the direction o f the arrow while pressing the green button in the center . When you record, switch the po wer mode by sliding the PO WER switch in the d[...]

25 Getting Started Open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder ( 1 ), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play ( 2 ). • Be careful not to press the buttons on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD screen. • If you open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder , th en rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side, y[...]

26 Y ou can play back reco rded pictures (p.36, 42), or change the settings (p.64) using the touch panel. T ouch the buttons displayed on the screen. Suppor t the rear of the LCD panel with the palm of your left hand. Then, touch the buttons displayed on the screen. • Perform the same actions as explained above when you press the buttons on the L[...]

27 Getting Started Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the f irst time. If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears ev ery time you turn on your camcorder or slide the POWER switch. • If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months , the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and tim[...]

28 A new 8cm D VD-R, D VD -R W, or D VD+R W is required for recording (p.16) . • Remov e dust or fingerprints from the disc bef orehand, using the cleaning cl oth supplied with your camcorder (p .131). 1 Check that the power of y our camcorder is on. • Y ou can remove t he disc when a power source is connected to your camcorder even when your c[...]

29 Getting Started 4 Close the disc cover . The [DISC ACCESS] screen appears. It may take some time to recognize the disc depending on the disc type and condition. x DV D - R Y ou can star t recording immediately after [DISC A CCESS] disappears from the LCD screen. Y ou do not need to proceed to steps after step 5 . x DV D - R W Select the recordin[...]

30 • After your camcorder reco gnizes the disc, d isc information suc h as the date yo u started to use it and information on previously recorded areas appears for about 8 seconds. The informati on on previously recorded areas may not be displayed correctly depending on the co ndition of the disc. • T o delete all of the prev iously recorded pi[...]

31 Getting Started By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode, you can enjoy wide-ang le, high-resolution pictures. • If you intend to view pictures on a wide TV , recording in the 16:9 (wid e) mode is recommended. 1 Slide the PO WER switch in the direction of the arrow to light up the (Mo vie) lamp . 2 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to select the desire[...]

32 1 Slide the PO WER switch to light up the (Still) lamp. The image size ratio changes to 4:3. 2 Select the recording media for still images. 1 T o uch t [STILL MEDIA]. 2 Select the re cording media for still images and touch . • The default setting is [MEMOR Y STICK]. 3 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to select the desired setting. • Still imag [...]

33 Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automa tic settings Easy Handycam operation is a function for maki ng nearly all settings automatic with just one press of the EASY button. Y our camcorder automatically carrie s out the var ious adjustments required for shooting, so no detailed settings are required. Since only basic functions become av[...]

34 1 Slide the PO WER switch A in the direction of the arrow to light up the (Movie) lamp. 2 Press ST ART/ST OP B (or C ). • The default settings is [SP] (p.77). T o stop recording, press ST AR T/STOP again. T o record the next images Perform step 2 . • Y ou can continue recording if you ha ve not finaliz ed the disc (p.54) and there is remaini[...]

35 Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automa tic settings 1 Slide the PO WER switch A in the directio n of the arrow to light up the (Still) lamp. 2 Select the recording destination for still images. 1 T ouch [SETUP] t [S TILL MEDIA]. 2 Select the media for reco rding still i mages, then touch . The recordi ng screen re turns with t he selec[...]

36 1 Press PLA Y/EDIT A (or B ) The VISU AL INDEX screen appears on the LCD scr een. 1 tab: Displays the movies. 2 tab: Dis plays the stil l images on t he disc. 3 tab: Dis plays the stil l images on t he “Memory St ick Duo. ” • It may take some time to display t he VISUAL INDEX screen. • Select tab to play back the fi rst 5 seconds of each[...]

37 Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automa tic settings • When playback of the selected mo vie reaches the end, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. • T ouch / during pause to play back movie slowly . • When you touch a movie marked with i , you can play it back from the point you have stopped previously . • T ouch [SETUP[...]

38 Finalizing makes the recorded DVD compatible for playback with D VD devices and D VD drives of computers. W ith Easy Handycam operation, your D VD Handycam sets up the following options automatically . Therefore, you can finalize a disc easily . – creating a D VD menu to display images as thumbnails on a DVD player , etc. – creating a Photom[...]

39 Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automa tic settings Finalizing a disc T ouch the LCD screen in the following steps. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camc orde r , and do not disconnect the AC adaptor during finalizing. • The shorter the amount of material record ed, the longe r it takes for finalizing. Completed a disc Rem[...]

40 1 Slide the PO WER switch in the direction of the arrow to light up the (Movie) lamp. 2 Press ST ART/ST OP A (or B ). T o stop recording, press ST AR T/STOP again. Recording/ Playback Recording Movies PHOT O POWER s witch ST ART/ST OP B ST ART/ST OP A Lens co ver Opens in accordance with the setting of the POWER switch. Slide the PO WER switch i[...]

41 Recording/Playback 1 Slide the PO WER switch to light up the (Still) lamp. 2 Select the recording media for still images. 1 T ouch t [STILL MEDIA]. 2 Select the media for reco rding still i mages, then touch . The recordi ng screen re turns with t he selected r ecording me dia displaye d at the to p right. • The default setting is [MEMOR Y STI[...]

42 1 Slide the PO WER switch to turn on your camcor der. 2 Press PLA Y/ED IT A (or B ). The VISU AL INDEX screen appears on the LCD scr een. 1 tab: Displays the movies. 2 tab: Displays the still images on the disc. 3 tab: Displays the stil l images on the “Memory Stick Du o. ” • It may take some time to display t he VISUAL INDEX screen. Playb[...]

43 Recording/Playback 3 Start pla ying back . Movies Still Images T ouch tab an d the movie to be played bac k. • When playback of the sele cted movie reaches the end, the screen returns to the VIS UAL INDEX screen. • T ouch / d uring pause to play back movie slowly . • One touch makes the reverse/fast forw ard approximately 5 times faster, t[...]

44 T o use zoom ....................... 29 Mov e the power zoom le ver 2 slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. • Be careful not to remove your fi nger su ddenly from the powe r zoom lever 2 . If you do so, the sound of the lever moving may be recorded. • Y ou cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom buttons 9 on the L[...]

45 Recording/Playback brightness. r (No flash): Records without flash. • The recommended distance to th e subject when using the built-in flash is 0.3 to 2.5 m (1 to 8 feet). • Remove an y dust from the surface of the flash lamp before using it. Flas h effect may be impaired if heat discoloration or du st obscures the lamp. • The flash char g[...]

46 T o adjust the expos ure for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT) .............. qd T o adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, press B ACK LIGHT qd to displ ay . . T o cancel the back light function, press BA CK LIGHT again. T o adjust the focus for an off center subject ................................. qk See [SPO T FOCUS] on page 70. T o fix the [...]

47 Recording/Playback • Y ou cannot change the zoom speed with t he zoom but ton s 9 on the LCD fr ame. T o play back a series of still images (Slide show) ........... qk T ouch on the still image playback screen. The slide show be gins from the selected image. T ouch to stop the slide show . T o restart, touch again. • Y ou can touch to set co[...]

48 Y ou can check or dele te the last recorded scene. Y o u cannot delete it if: – you have remo ved th e disc. – you have recor ded the new movies or still images. 1 Slide the PO WER switc h to light up the (Movie) or (Still) lamp, then touch . The playback of the latest scene star ts. T o return to recording T ouch . • Camera data (recordin[...]

49 Recording/Playback Indicators displayed during recording/playback ( ) is a referen ce page. The indicators during recording will not be recorded. Recording movies Recording still images 1 Remaining battery (approx.) (4 7) 2 Recording mode ( HQ / SP / LP ) (77) 3 Recording status ([STBY] (standby) / [REC] (reco rding)) 4 Counter (hour: minute: se[...]

50 When you can change the setup ite ms, or during recording or playb ack, following indicators displayed. Upper left Upper center Upper right Center Bottom The recording date an d time is r ecorded automatically on the disc and “Memory Stick Duo. ” They are not displayed while recording. Howe ver, you c an check them as [D A T A CODE] during p[...]

51 Recording/Playback Remov e the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander . 1 D A T A CO DE (p.79) Displays the date and ti me or camera settin g data of the recorded images (p.79) when you press this whil e playing back . 2 PHO TO (p.3 4, 40) The on-screen image when you press this button will be recorded as a still image. 3 SCAN/SLO W [...]

52 Connect your camcorder to th e input jack of TV or VCR using A/V connecting cab le 1 or A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO 2 . Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied A C Adaptor for this operation (p.21). Refer also to the inst ruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. 1 A/V connecting cable (supplied) Conne[...]

53 Recording/Playback • 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 ye llow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left cha[...]

54 Finalizing makes the recorded DVD compatible for playback with D VD devices and D VD drives of computers. • Playback compatibility with any D VD device is not guaranteed. The following settings are av ailable before finalizing. – Select the type of DVD menu to view disc content (see page 57) * – Create a Photomovie to view still images (se[...]

55 Playback on DVD d evices T o add recordings to a finalized disc (p.61) T o play back a disc in a DVD device after adding a recording (p.56) * Not possible for (p.57). Make a new recording Recordings cannot be added. Unfinali ze the disc. When the D VD menu or Photomovie has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you to confirm that you wish[...]

56 • It takes from a minute to a few hours f or finalizing. The shor ter the amount of material recor d ed on the disc, the longer it takes f or finalizing. • Use the A C Adaptor as the power source to prevent y our camcorder from running out of power during finalizin g. • When you finalize a double-sided disc, you must finalize each side of [...]

57 Playback on DVD d evices T o select a DVD menu style 1 T ouch [ D VD MENU ]. 2 Select the desired style from 4 types of pattern with / . Select [NO MENU] if you do not create a D VD menu. 3 To u c h t [END]. T o change a Photomovie setting 1 T ouch [ PHO TOMO VIE]. 2 T ouch [YES]. Select [NO] if you do not cre ate a Photomovie. 3 To u c h t [END[...]

58 A finalized disc recorded with your camcorder can be pl ayed back on a DVD device, etc. (p.54). DVD+R W discs c an be played back without finalizing. • Do not use the 8cm CD adaptor with an 8cm D VD as it may cause a malfunction. • Make sure that a verticall y installed DVD device is placed in the position where a disc can be placed horizont[...]

59 Playback on DVD d evices • Do not u se the 8cm CD ad aptor w ith an 8cm D VD as it may ca use a malfunction. • Even when y o u use a D VD+RW, y ou must finalize the disc (p.5 4). Otherwise, it ma y cause a malfunct ion. Use a D VD driv e that supports 8cm discs, and a D VD playback application must have been installed on your computer . 1 In[...]

60 The date the disc was first used is recorded on the v o lume label of the disc. <e.g.> When the disc was first u sed at 6:00 pm on January 1st 2006: 2006_01_01_ 06H00M_PM Images are stored in the following folder s o n the disc. x Movies DVD-R/DVD- RW(VIDEO mode)/DVD+ RW: VIDEO_TS folder DVD-RW (VR mode): D VD_RT A V folder x Still imag es[...]

61 Using the Recorded disc ( DVD-RW/DVD+RW) Y ou can record additio nal material on the finalized D VD-RWs (VIDEO mode)/ D VD+RWs b y following the steps below if there is space to r ecord on the disc. When using the finaliz ed D VD- R W (VR mode) disc, you can record additional material on the disc without any additional steps. • Use the AC Adap[...]

62 Formatting makes the recorded disc new and reusable by deleting all the data recorde d on the disc. The recording capac ity of the disc is recovered by formatting it. • A DVD-R cannot be formatted. Replace it with a new disc. Formatting a finalized disc * T o use a DVD menu or a Photomovie on a D VD+R W, the di sc must be finalized (p.54). •[...]

63 Using the Recorded disc ( DVD-RW/DVD+RW) • During Easy Handycam operation (p.33), t he screen in step 5 does not appear e ven if you insert a D VD-RW in your ca mcorder. Procee d to step 7 . • Y ou cannot format a disc that has been protected on other devices. Cancel the protection with the original devices, and then format it.[...]

64 1 Slide the PO WER switch in the direction of the arro w to light up the respective lamp. When carrying out the playback settings, press PLA Y/EDIT to go to the playback screen. 2 T ouch the LCD sc reen to select the setup item. Unav ailable items will be grayed out. x T o use the short-cuts of Personal Menu On Personal Menu, short-cu ts for fre[...]

65 Using the Setup items 1 T ouch t [SETU P]. 2 Select the desired setu p item. T ou ch / to sele ct the item, then touch . (The proc ess in step 3 is th e same as that in step 2 .) 3 Select the desired item . • Y ou can also touch th e item directly to select it. 4 Customize the it em. After f inishing the settings, to uch t (close) t o hide the[...]

66 Setup items A vailable setup items ( z ) va ry depending on the operating mod e. The following settings are made automatically during Easy Handycam operation (p.33) . Movie Still PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam CAMERA SET (p .68) PROGRAM AE zz – AU TO SPO T METER zz – AU TO EXPOSURE zz – AU T O WHITE BAL. zz – AU TO A UTO SHUTTER z –– ON SPO[...]

67 Using the Setup items * 1 The setting values before Easy Ha ndycam op eration are maintained. * 2 [USB SELECT] appears automatically when your camcor der is con nected to a computer or other device with a USB cable. Movie Still PLA Y/EDIT Easy Handycam ST AND ARD SET (p.77) REC MODE z –– SP STILL MEDIA zz – z * 1 VO L U M E –– zz * 1 M[...]

68 The default settings are marked with B . The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 64 for details on selecting setup items. Y ou can record pictures effecti vely in various situations with the PR OGRAM AE function. B AUTO Select to a utomatically r ecord pict ures effectiv el y without th e [PROGRAM AE] function.[...]

69 Using the Setup items Y ou can fix the brightness of a picture manually . When record ing in doors on a clear day , for instance, y ou can av oid backlight shadows on people next to the win d o w by fixing the e x posure to that of the wall side of the room. 1 T ouch [MANU AL]. appears. 2 Adjust the exposu re by touching /. 3 T ouch . T o return[...]

70 Automatically activ ates the electronic shutter to adjust th e shutter speed when recording in bright conditions if you set it to [ON] (the default setting). Y ou can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at a subject not located in the center of the scr een. 1 T ouch the subject on th e screen. 9 appears. 2 T o uch [END]. T o adjust the f[...]

71 Using the Setup items Y ou can record pictures at a maximum of 16 times the sensitivity of NightShot in dark places. Set [SUPER NS] to [ON] while the NIGHTSHOT switch is set to ON. and [”SUPER NS”] flash on the scre en. T o cancel the setting, set [SUPER NS] to [OFF]. • Do not use NightSho t and [SUPER NS] in bright places. This may cause [...]

72 120 × Up to 10 × zoom is performed op tically , a nd after that, up to 120 × zoom is perform ed digitally . Y ou can record pictures using [STEAD YSHO T] (the default setting is [ON]). Set [STEA D YSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when using a tripod or the conversion lens (optional). STEADYSHOT The default settings are marked with B . The indicators in pa[...]

73 Using the Setup items • Y ou can select the ima g e size when the PO WER switch is (S till) and t he ratio of t he still im age is 4:3. In other cases, the i mage size is fixed belo w: – When t he PO WER switch is (Stil l) and the rati o of the stil l image i s 16:9 (wide ), 3.0M is automatically selected. – When the POWER switch is (Movie[...]

74 When the POWER switch is (Movie ) T op:[FINE] / Bottom:[ST ANDARD] • The table shows approxima te r ecordable number and the above numbers ap ply to a single-sided disc, and it will be doubled for a double-sided disc. B SERIES Assigns numb ers to files in s equence even if the disc o r “Memory St ick Duo” is changed. RESET Resets the file [...]

75 Using the Setup items WIPE (fade in only) Using the viewfinder Y ou can adjust [EXPOSURE] and [F ADER] while using the vie wfinder b y having the LCD screen rotated 180 degrees and closed with the screen facing out. 1 Make sure the (Movie) lamp lights u p. 2 Close the L CD screen with the scree n facing out. appears. 3 T ouch . [Set LCD of f?] a[...]

76 When [Recording.. .] disappears, recording is fin i sh e d. T o select one of the following start points for recording by pressing ST AR T/STOP, touch [SET]. • Sounds cannot be recorded. T o cance l [SMTH SL W REC], select [END]. See page 94. Y ou can view pictures on a computer when connecting your camcorder to your computer with the USB cabl[...]

77 Using the Setup items See page 64 for details on selecting setup items. See page 62. See page 54. See page 61. Y ou c an make a title on each disc. As the default setting, the date when the disc was first used is added as a disc title. Enter the disc title by following step 2 to 5 in “T o change the disc title” of the “Making the disc comp[...]

78 Y ou can select whether t o play back audio recorded using other de vices with dual sound or stereo sound. B STEREO Plays back w ith main and s ub sound (or stereo sou nd). 1 Plays back w ith main soun d or the left channel sou nd. 2 Plays back w ith sub sou nd or the rig ht channel sou nd. • The setting returns to [STEREO] when you set the PO[...]

79 Using the Setup items x VF WIDE DISP Y ou can select how a 16:9 (wide) aspect ratio picture appears in the viewfinder . B LETTER BOX Normal sett ing (standard type of scr een) SQUEZE (Squ eeze) Expands th e picture vertical ly if black bands at the top and bott om in 16:9 (wide) aspect ratio are undesirable . See page 52. Y ou can select data tr[...]

80 Y ou can select the number of thumbnails that appear on the VISUAL INDEX screen. Thumbnail Gloss ary (p.143) B ZOOM LINK Change th e number of thumbnai ls (6 or 12) with the zoo m lever on your camcorder . * 6IMAGES Displays t humbnails of 6 images. 12IMAGES Display s thumbnail s of 12 images. * Y ou can operate wit h the zoom buttons on the LCD[...]

81 Using the Setup items B 5min The camcord er is automa tically turne d off when you do not oper ate your camcorder for more than ap proximately 5 minute s. NEVER The camcor der is not au tomatically turned off. • When you connect your camcorder to a wall outlet, [A.SHUT OF F] is automatically set to [NEVER]. Set to [ON] (the default setting) to[...]

82 Y ou can add desired setup items to Personal Menu, and customize Personal Menu settings. This is con v enient if you add frequently used setu p items to Personal Menu. Y ou can add up to 27 setup items for (Movie), (Still) or PLA Y/EDIT. Delete a less important setup item, if you want to add more. 1 T ouch t [P-MENU SET UP] t [ADD]. 2 T ouch / t[...]

83 Using the Setup items 1 To u c h t [P-MENU SET UP] t [SORT]. If the desired setup item is not displayed touch / . 2 T ou ch the setup item you want to move. 3 T ouch / to move the setup item to the desired place . 4 To u c h . T o sor t more items, repeat step 2 to 4 . 5 T ou ch [END] t . • Y ou cannot move [P-MENU SET UP]. To u c h t [P-MENU [...]

84 Y ou can dub recorded still images from a “Memory Stick Duo” to a disc or from a disc to a “Memory Stick Duo. ” • Use the A C Adaptor as power source to prev ent your camcorder from running out of po wer during operation during copying. • Do not apply shock or vibration to yo ur camcorder , and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during[...]

85 Editing on DV D Handycam Make sure to insert the recorded DVD and “Memory Stick Duo” into your camcorder . 1 Slide the PO WER switch to turn on your camcord er and press PLA Y/EDIT. 2 T ouch tab, t hen [EDIT]. 3 T ouch [C OPY ]. 4 T ouch the st ill image to be copied. The selected scene is marked with . Press and hold the image on the LCD sc[...]

86 Make sure to insert the recorded “Memory Stick Duo” into your camcorder . 1 Slide the PO WER swit ch to turn on your camcor der and press PLA Y/EDIT. 2 T ouch tab. 3 T ouch [EDIT]. 4 T ouch [DELETE]. 5 T ouch the s till image to be deleted. The selected scene is marked with . Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image. T[...]

87 Editing on DV D Handycam Using D VD-R Ws recorded inVR mode, you can delete pictures or di vide movies on the disc with your camcorder . Make sure to insert th e recorded disc into your camcorder . Original Glossary (p.143) 1 Slide the PO WER switch to turn on your camcord er and press PLA Y/EDIT. 2 Select tab or tab that includes the image y o [...]

88 When you touch , it changes to and the operational buttons belo w appear. T o hide the buttons, touch . • Play and pause togg les as you press . • A slight difference may occur from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your cam corder selects the dividing point based on half-second increments. 6 T ouch t [YES]. • Onc[...]

89 Editing on DV D Handycam 5 To u c h t [YES]. 6 T ouch [YES] to see the Playlist or [NO] to return to o r tab. T o add all the movies on the disc at the same time T ouch [ ADD ALL] in step 3 . T o add all the still images on the disc in a Playlist It is recommended that you create a Photomovie (p.90 ) beforehand, then add it in a Playlist. • Wh[...]

90 4 Select the scene to be moved. The selected scene is marked with . Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image. T ouch to return to the previous screen. 5 T ouch . 6 Select the designated position with [ T ]/[ t ]. 7 T ouch t [YES]. • When you have selected multiple scenes , the scenes are moved following the order appeare[...]

91 Editing on DV D Handycam 2 T ou ch tab t [EDIT] t [PHO TOMO VIE]. 3 T ouch [YES]. All of the still images on the disc ar e con verted to a single movie file, and added to tab. A mo vie con verted from still images is shown with on the upper right. • It may take more ti me to create a Photomovie as more still images are recorded on the disc. ?[...]

92 Y ou can copy pictures played back on your camco rder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD recorders. After dubbing them to an HDD (h ard disk driv e) video recorder , you can en joy images stored on the hard dis k of the recorder . Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied A C Adaptor for this operation (p.21). Ref[...]

93 Dubbing, Printing 1 Insert the recorded disc into y o ur camcorder . 2 Slide the PO WER switch to turn on your camcord er and press PLA Y/EDIT. Set [TV TYPE] accordin g to the playback dev ice (p.52). 3 Insert the recording media for your VCR or DVD recor der . If your record ing device has an input selector , set it to the input mode. 4 Connect[...]

94 Y ou can record pictures or TV programs from a VCR, T V or DVD de vice onto a disc using your camcorder . Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied A C Adaptor for this operation (p.21). Refer also to the inst ruction manuals suppli ed with the de vice s to be connected. 1 A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect to the output [...]

95 Dubbing, Printing 1 Connect your camcorder to the TV or VCR/DVD de vice with the A /V connecting cable (supplied) 1 or the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) 2 . • Connect your camcorder to t he output jacks of a TV or VCR/DVD de vice. 2 If you are recor ding from a VCR/ D VD device, inse rt the cassette or disc into the playback de [...]

96 Y ou can print out still images using a PictBridge compliant printer without connecting the camcord er to a computer . Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation. Insert the disc or “Memory Stick Duo” on which still images are stored into your camcorder and turn on the power of the printer . 1 [...]

97 Dubbing, Printing • Do not attem pt the following operations when is on the screen. The operations may not be performed properly . – O perate the POWER switc h. – Disconnect the USB cable (supplied) from the printer . – Sli de the disc cover OPEN switch. – R emove th e “Memory Stick Duo” from your camcorder . • If the printer sto[...]

98 1 ...Open th e shoe cov er . 345 ...Open the jac k cove r. 1 Activ e Interface Shoe The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light, a flash, or a microphone. Th e accessory c an be turned on or off as you operate the PO WER switch on your camcorder . Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with your [...]

99 Using a Computer When you install the Picture Package or Nero Express 6 softw are on a Windo ws computer from the supplied CD-R OM, you can enjoy the following operations by connecting your camcorder to your co mputer . • The Macintosh computer does not support the supplied Picture Packa g e and Nero Express 6 softwa re . • Y ou can copy the[...]

100 x When using Windows computer When using Picture Packa g e on a computer OS: Microsoft W indo ws 2000 Professional / W i ndows XP Home Edition / Windo ws X P Professi onal Standard i nstallation i s required. Oper ation is not assur ed if the a bove OS has been upgraded. CPU: Intel Pentium I II 600MHz or faster (Pentium III 1GHz or faster recom[...]

101 Using a Computer Y ou need to install the software to your Windo ws com puter before co nnecting your camcor d er to the computer . The installation is required only for the first time. Contents to be installed and pr ocedures may diff er depending on your OS. 1 Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the c omputer . 2 T urn on the comp[...]

102 7 Read [License Agreement], check [I accept the terms of the license agreement] when you a gree, then clic k [Next]. 8 Select where to save the software, then click [Ne xt] . 9 Select [NTSC], then click [Install]. 10 Click [Install] on the [Ready to Install the Program] screen. The installation of Pi cture Package starts. 11 Click [Next], then [...]

103 Using a Computer 2 Click [Next]. 3 Click [Fin ish]. 14 Make sure [Y es, I want to restart my computer now .] is checked, then click [Finish]. The computer turns of f once, then starts up again automatically (Restart). The short-cut icons for [Picture Package Menu], [Pictur e Package Menu destination Folder] (and “First Step Guide, ” if inst[...]

104 T o view “First Step Guide” on your computer , M icrosoft Internet Explorer V er.6.0 or later is recomm ended. Double-click the icon on the de sktop. • Y ou can also start by sele cting [Start], [Programs] ([All Pr ograms] for Windows XP), [Pic ture Package], and [First Step Gui de], then start up [First Step Guid e]. • T o view “Firs[...]

105 T roubleshooting If you run into any pr oblems using your camcor der, use the f ollowing table to troubleshoot the pr oblem. If the problem persists, remove the po wer source and contact your Sony dealer . The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on. • Dis connect t he AC Adaptor from t he wall outl et or rem ove the batte[...]

106 Y o ur camcorder gets warm. • Th is is becaus e the power has be en turned o n for a lon g time. This is not a ma lfunction. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a whil e in a cool pl ace. The power does not turn on. • Th e battery pack is not at tached to the camcorde r . Attac h a charged batter y pack to th e camcorder (p.21). • Th[...]

107 T roubleshooting A problem occurs when the camcor d er is connected to the A C A daptor . • Turn off the power , and disconnect t he A C A daptor from the wall outl et. Then, conn ect it again. An unknown picture appears on the screen. • The camcorder is i n [DEMO MODE] (p .76). T ouch the LCD sc reen or inser t a disc or “Mem ory Stick D[...]

108 The disc cannot be removed. • Ma ke sure the power sour ce (battery p ack or AC Adaptor) is conne cted correct ly (p.21). • Re move the battery pack f rom the camcor der , then attac h it again (p.2 2). • At tach a charged bat tery pack to th e camcorder ( p.21). • Th e disc is da maged or is dirty with fingerpr ints, etc. I n this case[...]

109 T roubleshooting • The file format is no t supporte d on your cam corder (p.132) . The data file name flashes. • The file is damaged. • The file format is no t supporte d on your cam corder (p.132) . Refer also to “ Adjusting the im age during record ing” (p.1 11). Pressing ST ART/ST OP or PH O TO does not record mo vies/still images [...]

110 The flash does not work. • Y ou cannot recor d with the flash with: – The Dual Rec function – [COLOR SLO W S] – [D. EFFECT] – The con version lens (optio nal) attache d • Even i f auto flash o r (Au to redeye reducti on) is select ed, you cann ot use the inte rnal flash with: – NightSh ot – [SUPER NS] – [SPO TLIGHT], [S UNSET&[...]

111 T roubleshooting Refer also to “Setup items” (p.113). The auto focus does not function. • Set [FO CUS] to [A UTO] (p.70). • The recording co nditions are not suitabl e for auto fo cus. Adjust th e focus manu ally (p.70). [STEAD YSHO T] does not function . • Set [ST EAD YSHOT] to [ON] (p.72). • [S TEAD YSHOT] may not work for an exce[...]

112 The supplied Remote Com mander does not function. • Set [REMO TE CT RL] to [ON] (p.80). • I nsert a batter y into the batt ery holder wit h the +/– polar ities correctl y matching the + /– marks (p.138). • Remove a ny obstructions between the Remote Commander an d the remote sensor . • Po int the remot e sensor away from st rong lig[...]

113 T roubleshooting No sound or only a low sound is heard when playing back a disc. • Set [MUL TI-SOUND] to [STEREO] (p .78). • Tur n up the volume (p .43). • Sou nd is not output when the LC D screen is closed. Open the LCD sc reen. • Wh en you reco rd sound with [MICREF LE VEL] (p.78) set to [LOW], the reco rded sound may be diff i cult [...]

114 Y o u cannot use [PROGRAM AE]. • Y o u cannot use [PROGRAM AE] together with: – NightSh ot – [SUPER NS] – [COLOR SLO W S] – [OLD MO VIE] Y o u cannot use [SPOT METER]. • Y o u cannot use [ SPOT METER] together with : – NightSh ot – [SUPER NS] – [COLOR SLO W S] • If you set [PR OGRAM AE], [SPOT METER] is automatically set to [...]

115 T roubleshooting Y ou cannot u se [ SELF-TIMER] . • Y ou cannot use [ SELF-T IMER] together with [F ADER]. Y ou cannot use [F ADER]. • Y ou cannot use [F ADER ] together with : – [SUPER NS] – [COLOR SLO W S] – [D. EFFECT] Y ou cannot use [D. EFFECT]. • Y ou cannot use [D . EFFECT] togethe r with: – [SUPER NS] – [COLOR SLO W S] ?[...]

116 Y o u cannot edit a D VD-R/DVD-R W (VIDEO mode)/DVD+R W with your camcorder . Unable to edit. • There are no image s recorded on the disc. • Unable to edit becau se of the condition of t he image. • Y o u cannot edit an ima ge protected on an other device. Scenes cannot be added in the Playlist. • Th e disc is full , or the added scene [...]

117 T roubleshooting Prints cannot be made usin g a PictBridge printer . • Y ou r printer may not print i mages record ed using othe r devices. This is n ot a malfunct ion. Y ou cannot delete an im age. • Y ou cannot delete images fr om a D VD-R . • With a DVD-R W (VIDEO mode)/D VD+R W, you can onl y delete the most recen tly recorded image ([...]

118 • Moi sture conden sation has oc curred wit h the disc. Turn off your camcorder an d leave it for about 1 hou r , th en turn on y our camcorder again (p.136) . • Some problems ha ve occurred in your camcorder . Remove th e disc and insert it ag ain, then operate yo ur camcorder aga in. Unable to unfinalize . • Y o u cannot unfinalize a D [...]

119 T roubleshooting 4 Double-click [Dri ver] t [Setup.exe]. For Windows 2000 1 Click [Start], [Set tings], then [Control Pa nel]. 2 Click [System]. The [System Properties] window appears. 3 Click [Har dware] tab . 4 Click [De vice Manager]. The [Device Manager] window appears. 5 Make sure that [SONY DDX-C10 02 USB Device] appears in [DVD/CD-R OM d[...]

120 4 Doubl e-click [Driver] t [Setup.exe]. An error message appears when y ou place the supplied C D-ROM in y our computer . • Se t the computer disp lay as follows: –8 0 0 × 600 dots or more, High Color (16 bits, 65 0 00 colors) or more Y o u cannot use the supplied CD-ROM on a Macintosh computer . • Th e supplied so ftware Pictur e Packag[...]

121 T roubleshooting • The computer does not recogniz e the “Memory Stick Duo” duri ng camcorder operatio n such as disc pl ayback or editing. Fi nish camcorder oper ation before connec ting the camcorder to the computer again. [Cannot start Easy H andycam] or [Cannot cancel Easy Handycam] appears on the screen of your camcorder . • Y ou ca[...]

122 The “First Step Guide” is not displayed correctly . • Follow the proc edure below and refer to “First Ste p Guide” (Fir stStepGuide.p df). 1 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc driv e o f your compu ter . 2 Double-cli ck [My Computer ]. 3 Right-cli ck [PICTUREP A CKAG E] (Disc dri ve) * . * Drive names (such as (E :)) may vary depen[...]

123 T roubleshooting If indicators appear on the LCD scre en or in the viewf inder, check the follo wing. Some symptoms you can f ix by yourself. If the problem persists ev en after you hav e tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility . C:(or E:) ss : ss (Self-diagn osis display) C:04: ss • The bat[...]

124 E (Battery level warning) Slow flashing • The battery pack is n early used up. • Depending on the op erating environment or batter y conditions , E may flash, even if there ar e approximat ely 20 minute s remaining. % (Moisture condensation warning)* Fast flashing • Moi sture cond ensation has occurred with the disc. T urn off your camcor[...]

125 T roubleshooting x Drive Z Drive error . T urn on power again. • A pr oblem may have occurred with t he disc drive. T urn o ff and then on again . x Moisture condensation % Moisture condensation. T urn off for 1H. (p.136) % Condensation. Can not open. Remove disc later . (p .136) x Disc Overheated. Recording on disc disabl ed. Overheated. Can[...]

126 Access error . • An error occur red during reading or writing the disc . x “Memory Stick Duo” Reinsert the Memory Stick. • Re insert th e “Memory Sti ck Duo” a f ew times. If e ven then the indic ator flashes, the “Memory Stick Duo” c an be damaged. Try with anothe r “Memory Stick Duo. ” This is a read-only Memory Stick. •[...]

127 T roubleshooting Not connected to PictBrid ge compatible printer . • Switch off the pr inter and switch it on again, then d isconnect the US B cable (supplied) and reconne ct it. Error . Cancel the task. • Che ck the prin ter . Cannot print. Check the printer. • Switch off the pr inter and switch it on again, then d isconnect the US B cab[...]

128 Recovering data Av oid any vibration. • Y o ur camcorde r tries to recover data automaticall y if the data writing was n o t performed properly . Cannot recover data on disc. • Writing data to the disc has fail ed. Attempts were ma de to reco ver the data, but they were unsuccess ful. T urn power on again. Please wait. • This is displayed[...]

129 Additional In formation Power supply Y ou can use your camcorder in any countries/ regions us ing the AC Adaptor supp lied with your camcorder within th e AC 100 V to 240 V , 50/60 Hz range. Use a commercially available A C plug adaptor [a], if necessary , depending on the design of the wall outlet [b]. On TV color systems Y our camcorder is an[...]

130 Setting to the local time Y ou can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time dif ference when using your camcorder abroad. Set [AREA S ET] and [D ST]/[SUMMER TIM E] in the TIME/LAN GU. (p.27). World time difference 1 23 4 68 1 0 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 6 1 7 1 8 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 31 Area code Tim e-z on e differences Area se[...]

131 Additional In formation See page 16 for the details of discs which you can use with your camcorder . Notes on use • Hold the disc by its edge while supporting the center hole lightly . Do not touch the recording side (the opposite of the printed side when using a single-sided disc). • Before shooting, be sure to remo ve dust and fingerprint[...]

132 A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable IC recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds the capacity of a floppy disk. Y ou can use only a “Memory Stick Duo, ” which is about the half size of a standard “Memory Stick” in your camcorder . Howe ver , appearance on the list below does not guarantee the operation of all types of ?[...]

133 Additional In formation x On a location for use Do not use or k eep the “Memory Stick Duo” in the following locations. • Places subject to extreme l y high temperature, such as a car parked outside i n the summer . • Places under direct s unlight. • Places with extre mely high humidity or subject to corrosive gases. x On the Memory S [...]

134 This unit is compatible with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P ser ies). Y our camcorder operates only with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. “InfoLITHIUM” P series batter y packs have the mark. What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating[...]

135 Additional In formation Battery life • The battery life is limited. Battery capaci ty drops little by little as you use it mor e and more, and as time passes. When the available battery time is shortened considerably , a probable caus e is that the battery pack has re ach ed th e end of its li fe. Please buy a ne w battery pack. • The batte[...]

136 On use and care • Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations. – Anywher e extremely hot or cold. Ne ver leav e them exposed to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as under direct sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in the sun. They may malfunction or become defor med. – Near strong magnetic fiel[...]

137 Additional In formation x How to preven t mois ture condensation When you bring your camc order from a cold place into a warm place, put your camcorder in a plastic bag and sea l it tightly . Remove the bag when the air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature (after about one hour). On the LCD screen • Do no[...]

138 On the pickup lens • Do not touch the lens insid e the disc cov e r . Keep the disc co ver closed e xcept when inserting and removing the disc, to keep dust out. • When your camcorder does not work because the pickup lens is dirty , clean it with a blower (not supplied). Do not to uch the pickup lens directly during cleaning because thi s m[...]

139 Additional In formation WAR NI N G Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassem ble or dispose of in f ire. • A button-type lithium batt ery (CR2025) is used in the Remote Command er. Do not use batteries other than the CR2025. • When the li thium battery bec omes weak, the operating distance of t he Remote Commander may sho[...]

140 System Video comp ression format MPEG2/JPEG (Sti ll images) Audio compression format Dolby Digital 2/5.1ch Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator Video signa l NTSC color , EIA standards Usable discs 8cm DVD-R/D VD-R W/DVD+R W Recording form at Movie D VD-R: DVD-VIDEO DVD-R W: DVD-VID EO (VID EO mod e), D V D-V ideo Record ing (VR mode) D VD+RW: DVD+R W V i[...]

141 Additional In formation Operating temperatu re 0°C to + 40°C (32 °F to 104°F) Storage temperatu re -20°C to + 60°C (-4° F to + 140°F) Dimensions (Approx.) 66 × 90 × 147mm (2 5/ 8 × 3 5/8 × 5 7/8 in.) (w×h×d) Mass (A pprox. ) 540 g (1 lb 3 oz) main unit only 630 g (1 lb 6 oz) including the NP-FP60 rechargeable battery pack and disc[...]

142 x 12cm disc A disc with a di ameter of 12cm. Y ou cannot use 12cm discs with this D VD Handycam. x 5.1ch surround sound A system that plays back sound on 6 speake rs, 3 at the front (left, righ t and center) and 2 at the rear (right an d left) wi th an addition al low-pass sub woofer counted as a 0.1 channel for frequen cies of 120H z or low er[...]

143 Glossary , Index x MPEG2 MPEG stands for Moving Picture E xperts Group, the gr oup of standards for the coding (image co mpression) of vide o (movie) and audio. Ther e are MPEG1 (st andard definition) and MPEG2 (high definition) formats. DVD Handycam record s movies in MPEG2 format. x Original A movie or still ph oto record ed by D VD Handycam [...]

144 Numerics 16:9 WIDE ..................... 31, 62 4:3 ............... .................... 31, 62 5.1ch surround recording ...... 44 5.1-channel surround sound ..................................... ......... 44 8cm DVD ............................ . 14 A A/V connecting cable .................................. 20, 52, 92 A/V jack .................[...]

145 Glossary , Index High-speed transfer .......15, 1 00 Holding the cam corder .........24 HQ ........................................ 77 I Icon ...... See Display indicators ID-1/ID-2 ..............................52 IMAGE SIZE .................. ......72 Index DISPLAY ......................80 MOVIE PB ....................80 Index screen display [...]

146 P.MENU .... See Personal Menu Q QUALITY ............................ 72 R Rechargeable battery pack ....................... See Battery Recordable still images ........ 73 Recording ....................... 34, 40 Recording format ......... ... 16, 29 Recording lam p (REC LAMP) ..................................... ... 47, 80 Recording time ....[...]

147 Glossary , Index Wide angle ............................44 WIDE SELECT ....................31 Windows .............................1 00 WIPE .................................... 75 World time difference .........130 Write-protect tab .................1 32 Z Zoom .............. .......................44 Zoom lever ...................... ......44[...]

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