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Sony DCR-DVD408, DCR-DVD508, DCR-DVD808, DCR-DVD908 ZEBRA, REMAINING, SUB-TDATE, STEADYSHOT, GUIDEFRAME, FLASH LEVEL

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STEADYSHOT

You can compensate for camera shake (the default setting is [ON]). Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] () when using a tripod (optional), then the image becomes natural.

AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto slow shutter)

When this is set to [ON] (the default setting), the shutter speed is automatically reduced to 1/30 second when recording in dark conditions.

GUIDEFRAME

You can display the frame and check that the subject is horizontal or vertical by setting [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON].

The frame is not recorded. Press DISP/ BATT INFO to make the frame disappear.

zTips

•Positioning the subject at the cross point of the guide frame makes a balanced composition.

ZEBRA

Diagonal stripes appear in portions of the screen where brightness is at a preset level. This is useful as a guide when adjusting the brightness. When you change the default setting, is displayed. The zebra pattern is not recorded.

BOFF

The zebra pattern is not displayed.

70

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

100

The zebra pattern appears at a screen brightness level of about 100 IRE or higher.

bNotes

•Portions of the screen where brightness is about 100 IRE or above may appear overexposed.

zTips

• IRE represents the screen brightness level.

REMAINING

BAUTO

Displays the remaining disc indicator for about 8 seconds in situations such as those described below.

–When your camcorder recognizes the

remaining disc capacity with the POWER

switch set to (Movie).

–When you press DISP/BATT INFO to

switch the indicator from off to on with

the POWER switch set to (Movie).

–When you select the movie recording mode on the HOME MENU.

ON

Always displays the remaining disc indicator.

bNotes

•When the remaining recordable time for movies is less than 5 minutes, the indicator stays on the screen.

SUB-T DATE

Select [ON] (the default setting) to display the recording date and time when you play back a disc on a device with a subtitle display function. Also refer to the instruction manual of the playback device.

FLASH LEVEL

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

HIGH ( )

Makes the flash level higher.

BNORMAL ()

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Contents

Operating Guide DCR-DVD408/DVD508 DVD808/DVD908 Recording/Playback WARNING Use Power Sources Polarization Overloading Object and Liquid Entry IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Continued) Lightning Safety Check Service Damage Requiring Service Read this before operating your camcorder Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued) For the State of California, USA only Notes on use Note Types of the disc you can use in your camcorder Types of “Memory Stick” you can use in your camcorder When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with “Memory Stick” compatible equipment Using the camcorder About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens On recording About language setting About this manual About the Carl Zeiss lens About the marks used in this manual Table of Contents Getting Started Recording/Playback Editing Customizing your camcorder Using a Computer Troubleshooting Quick Reference rápida en español Subject examples and solutions What you can do with your camcorder Taking beautiful shots easily Arecorded disc can be played back on a variety of devices Connecting camcorder to a computer Choosing a disc Recording time Recording format for DVD-RW Disc format features Using your camcorder 1Preparing 2Recording, playback, editing 3Viewing on your camcorder 4Viewing on another DVD device “HOME” and “OPTION” Using the HOME MENU To hide the HOME MENU screen HOME MENU - HELP “HOME” and “OPTION” (Continued) To deactivate the HELP Using the OPTION MENU Step 1: Checking supplied items Step 2: Charging the battery pack To remove the battery pack When storing the battery pack To use an outside power source To check the remaining battery (Battery Info) Charging time Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) Playing time Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time (Continued) Changing the language setting To turn off the power To reset the date and time Step 4: Preparing for recording Step 5: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick Duo” xDVD+RW To remove the disc “Memory Stick Duo” Step 5: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick Duo” (Continued) To eject a “Memory Stick Duo” Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam) Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam) (Continued) Viewing recorded movies/still images To cancel Easy Handycam operation Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation To view movies on a disc on other devices (Finalize) Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation Recording To switch to the movie recording mode using the (HOME) button D (or E) Recording (Continued) Zooming Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) Using the flash Recording high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec) Recording in dark places (NightShot) Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects Recording in mirror mode Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) To select the aspect ratio of the movies To select the aspect ratio of the still images Recording the fast action in slow-motion(SMTH SLW REC) To change the setting Page Playback Start playing back To adjust the movie volume Using PB zoom Playing back a series of still images (Slide show) Playing the picture on a TV Page Whether finalizing is required depends on the type of disc Operation flow To play back a disc in a DVD device for the first time (p.48) Playback on other DVD device To add recordings to a finalized disc (p.62) Make a new recording To play back a disc in a DVD device after adding a recording (p.48) Finalizing a disc To select a DVD menu style Deleting images To delete all movies on the disc at one time To delete the most recently recorded movie Deleting the still images in the “Memory Stick Duo” To delete all still images on the “Memory Stick Duo” Dividing the image Creating the Playlist Creating the Playlist (Continued) To add all the movies on the disc in the Playlist Playing the Playlist To erase added images from the Playlist at a time Changing the order within the Playlist Dividing a movie within the Playlist Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders Printing recorded images Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) (Continued) Printing To finish printing (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) category Finding the right disc (DISC SELECT GUIDE) Deleting all scenes on the disc (Formatting) Recording additional scenes after finalizing Page What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU List of the (SETTINGS) category items MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 66) VIEW IMAGES SET (p. 71) CLOCK/ LANG (p. 74) GENERAL SET (p. 75) MOVIE SETTINGS STEADYSHOT REMAINING SUB-TDATE PHOTO SETTINGS Capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo” (MB) and the number of recordable images PHOTO SETTINGS (Continued) QUALITY FILE NO. (File number) STEADYSHOT (DCR DVD508/DVD908) VIEW IMAGES SET SOUND/DISP SET LCD COLOR OUTPUT SETTINGS CLOCK/LANG GENERAL SET Activating functions using the OPTION MENU When the item you want is not on the screen Recording items on the OPTION MENU Viewing items on the OPTION MENU Functions set in the OPTION MENU EXPOSURE SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) SCENE SELECTION Functions set in the OPTION MENU (Continued) WHITE BAL. (White balance) SUPER NIGHTSHOT FADER D.EFFECT (Digital effect) PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect) SELF-TIMER MICREF LEVEL What you can do with Windows computer What you can do with Windows computer (Continued) When playing still images recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo” on a computer Installing the “First Step Guide” and software Installing the “First Step Guide” and software (Continued) xSonic UDF Reader xMicrosoft DirectX 9.0c Viewing “First Step Guide” Troubleshooting Batteries/Power sources Troubleshooting (Continued) LCD screen/viewfinder Discs/“Memory Stick Duo” Recording Page Playing back on your camcorder Playing back a disc on other devices Editing movies on the disc Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other devices Connecting to a computer Functions that cannot be used simultaneously Warning indicators and messages Warning indicators and messages (Continued) Description of warning messages xDisc x “Memory Stick Duo” x PictBridge compliant printer x Others Page Using your camcorder abroad Using your camcorder abroad (Continued) Setting to the local time World time difference Maintenance and precautions Maintenance and precautions (Continued) Care and storage of the discs About the “Memory Stick” On a “Memory Stick Duo” with a write-protecttab On image data compatibility About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack To charge the battery pack To use the battery pack effectively About the remaining battery time indicator About battery life About handling of your camcorder On use and care Moisture condensation LCD screen On handling the casing On the pickup lens About care and storage of the lens Specifications Input/Output connectors General Specifications (Continued) AC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 On trademarks Notes on the License On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software Identifying parts and controls Page Identifying parts and controls (Continued) Remote Commander To change the battery of the Remote Commander WARNING Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies Viewing movies Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued) Indicators when you made changes Upper left Upper right Center Glossary Index Numeric Page Index (Continued) Paso 1: Comprobación de los componentes suministrados Paso 2: Carga de la batería Para extraer la batería Almacenamiento de la batería Para comprobar la batería restante (Info batería) Tiempo de carga Tiempo de grabación Paso 2: Carga de la batería (continuación) Tiempo de reproducción Paso 3: Conexión de la alimentación y ajuste de la fecha y la hora Para apagar la videocámara Cambio del ajuste de idioma Para restablecer el ajuste de fecha y hora Paso 4: Preparativos para la grabación Paso 5: Inserción de un disco o un “Memory Stick Duo” Extracción del disco Paso 5: Inserción de un disco o un “Memory Stick Duo” (continuación) Para expresionar un “Memory Stick Duo” Grabación Grabación (continuación) Películas Imágenes fijas Reproducción Reproducción (continuación) Inicie la reproducción Para ajustar el volumen de la película