Accessories

Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The set may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to the set. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer.

Ventilation

The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the set, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered. Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials. Never block the slots and openings by placing the set on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Never place the set in a confined space, such as a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is provided. Do not place the set near or over a radiator or heat register, or where it is exposed to direct sunlight.

Overloading

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

Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into the set through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the set.

Attachments

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

Continued ,

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Continued)

Lightning

For added protection for this set during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power-line surges.

Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer) to determine that the set is in safe operating condition.

Service

Damage Requiring Service
Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the set. If the set has been exposed to rain or water. If the set has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. If the set does not operate normally when following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the set to normal operation. When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service.

Servicing

Do not attempt to service the set yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Replacement parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
Read this before operating your camcorder
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

Owners Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DCRSerial No. Model No. ACNo.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result.
For customers in the U.S.A.
If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). The number below is for the FCC related matters only.
For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD108 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Battery pack

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued)
Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD308 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

You can record high quality widescreen images on a wide LCD screen that shows the same 16:9 angle of view as a wide TV. Realistic 5.1ch surround sound can also be directly recorded onto the disc.
Some models may not support wide screen and 5.1 ch surround recording.
* DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is a high-capacity optical disc.
A recorded disc can be played back on a variety of devices
Playback on a DVD device or DVD drive (p.44)
You can play back recorded and finalized** discs on a home DVD device, DVD recorder or DVD drive of a computer that supports 8cm disc. When finalizing the disc, you can create DVD menus to enable quick access to scenes you want to view. Enjoying with your camcorder
Playback on widescreen TV and home theater (p.42)
Images recorded in widescreen format can be played back on a wide TV with complete panoramic effect. Discs are also recorded with 5.1ch surround sound to provide full sound on a home theater.
Connecting camcorder to a computer
High-speed image transfer (p.80)
Image data can be quickly transferred to a computer without requiring playback. Computers with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) provide even faster image transfer.
Using the supplied software to edit and copy (p.80)
Picture Motion Browser, the software supplied with your camcorder allows you to edit movies or still images stored in your computer to create your original DVD. Copying discs could not be easier enabling you to share your precious moments with family and friends.
** Finalizing: a process to make it possible to play back recorded DVD on other DVD devices (p.44).

Choosing a disc

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

Recording time

Expected recordable time on one side of the disc. The recordable time varies depending on type of discs or recording mode.
Apporoximate recordable time ( ) : the minimum recording time

Recording mode

9M (HQ) (high quality) 6M (SP) (standard quality) 3M (LP) (long play) z Tips

20 (18) 30 (18) 60 (44)

35 (32) 55 (32) 110 (80)
Figures such as 9M and 6M in the table show the average bit rate. M stands for Mbps. If you use a double-sided disc, you can record on both sides of the disc (p.100). Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of a disc. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recordedat a higher bit rate, and this reduces the overall recording time.

Viewing recorded movies/still images
1 Turn the POWER switch A to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press
(VIEW IMAGES) F (or G). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. (It may take some time to display the VISUAL INDEX screen.)
Returns to the recording screen

Disc type

Appears with the image on each of the tab that was lastly played back/recorded (B for the still image).
Previous 6 images Next 6 images
Returns to the recording screen Displays the movies
Displays the still images

3 Start playing back.

Movies: Touch , then touch the movie you want to view.
Return (to the VISUAL INDEX screen) Beginning of the scene/ previous scene Stop (go to the VISUAL INDEX screen)
Toggles Play or Pause as you touch Next scene

Reverse/ Forward

Still images: Touch , then touch the still image you want to view.
Return (to the VISUAL INDEX screen) Slide show button (page 41)
Go to the VISUAL INDEX screen

Previous/Next

* [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 67). Recording/Playback
The screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen when the movies from the one you selected through the one at the end of the list are all played back. You can slow down the playback speed by touching during pause. You can adjust volume by selecting (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [SOUND SETTINGS] t [VOLUME], then with /.
Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation
You cannot use some buttons/functions during Easy Handycam operation since they are automatically set (p. 85). [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation.] may appear if operations not available during Easy Handycam operation are attempted.
To view movies on a disc on other devices (Finalize)
To view movies stored on a disc on a DVD device or a computer, you need to "finalize" the disc. For details on finalize operation, see page 44.
For DVD-R, DVD+R DL, you cannot reuse the disc or record additional movies onto the disc once you finalize the disc even if the disc has free space. During Easy Handycam operation, the DVD menu is fixed to [STYLE1]. You cannot record additional scenes on a finalized disc during Easy Handycam operation (p. 60).
To cancel Easy Handycam operation
Press EASY B again. from the screen. disappears
Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation
Press (HOME) H(or I) to display the menu items available for setup changes (p.18, 62).
You can neither delete nor edit movies on the disc during Easy Handycam operation. Most of the menu items automatically return to the default settings. The settings of some menu items are fixed. For more details, see page 85. DVD-RW are formatted in VIDEO mode (p. 14). (OPTION) will not appear. Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to add effects to images or change settings.

Recording

The size of still images is [ 0.7M] (16:9) or [1.0M] (4:3) at the maximum.
See page 66 for the number of recordable still images. With the DCR-DVD108/DVD608, you can change the aspect ratio of movies in the HOME MENU. For details, see page 64.

Playback

DCR-DVD108/DVD608 Zoom lever F POWER switch A (HOME) D (HOME) E
(VIEW IMAGES) C DCR-DVD308/ DVD708 (VIEW IMAGES) B (HOME) D
Turn the POWER switch A to turn on your camcorder.

(VIEW IMAGES) B (or C).

The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. (It may take some time to display the VISUAL INDEX screen.)
Appears with the image on each of the tab that was lastly played back/recorded (B for the still image). (OPTION) Displays the still images
Moving the zoom lever F let you select whether to display 6 or 12 images on the VISUAL INDEX screen. To fix this number, touch (SETTINGS) in the HOME MENU t [VIEW IMAGES SET] t [ DISPLAY] (p. 68).

Start playing back

Touch tab and the movie to be played back. The VISUAL INDEX screen reappears when playback from the selected movie until the last movie is completed.
Toggles Play or Pause as you touch Next scene (OPTION) Reverse/ Forward
Touch tab and the still image to be played back.
(OPTION) Previous/Next One touch makes the reverse/fast forward approximately 5 times faster, two touches makes it approximately 10 times* faster. * Approximately 8 times faster using a DVD+RW
To switch to the playback mode using the (HOME) button D (or E) Touch (VIEW IMAGES) t [VISUAL INDEX]
To adjust the movie volume
Touch (OPTION) t tab t [VOLUME], then adjust it with /
Touch / movie slowly. during pause to play back

Using PB zoom

You can magnify still images from about 1.1 to 5 times the original size. Magnification can be adjusted with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on the LCD frame.
Playing back a series of still images (Slide show)
Touch on the still image playback screen. The slide show begins from the selected image. Touch to stop the slide show. To restart, touch again.
You cannot operate playback zoom during slide show.
1 Play back the still images you want to magnify. 2 Magnify the still image with T (Telephoto). The screen is framed. 3 Touch the screen at the point you want to display in the center of the displayed frame. 4 Adjust the magnification with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto). To cancel, touch.

If you change the battery pack with [AUTO] selected, or take your camcorder outdoors after inside use (or vice versa), select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment. If you change the [SCENE SELECTION] settings or move your camcorder outdoors during white balance setting with [ONE PUSH], you need to repeat the [ONE PUSH] operation.
You can record a transition with the following effects adding to the interval between scenes.
1 Select the desired effect in [STBY] (during fading in) or [REC] (during fading out) mode, then touch. 2 Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing and disappears when the fade is complete.
COLOR SLOW SHTR (Color Slow Shutter)
When you set [COLOR SLOW SHTR] to [ON], you can record an image brighter in color even in dark places. appears on the screen. To cancel [COLOR SLOW SHTR], touch [OFF].
Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 75) when it is hard to focus automatically. The shutter speed of your camcorder changes depending on the brightness, which may result in a slowdown of the motion of the image.
To cancel the fader before starting the operation, touch [OFF] in step 1. If you press START/STOP, the setting is canceled.

STBY REC

Fading out

Fading in

WHITE FADER

BLACK FADER

S. NIGHTSHOT PLS (Super NightShot plus)
The image will be recorded at a maximum of 16 times the sensitivity of NightShot plus recording if you set [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS]
D.EFFECT (Digital effect)
When [OLD MOVIE] is selected, appears on the screen and you can record with an old movie-type atmosphere to your movies. To cancel [D.EFFECT], touch [OFF].
Press PHOTO to record still images when [SELF-TIMER] is set to [ON] and appears. To cancel the count down, touch [RESET]. To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF].
You can also operate by pressing PHOTO on the Remote Commander (p. 114) (DCRDVD308/DVD708).
PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect)
You can add special effects to an image during recording or playback. appears. B OFF
Does not use [PICT.EFFECT] setting.
FLASH MODE (DCRDVD308/DVD708)

You can set this function when you use an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. Attach the external flash to the Active Interface Shoe (p. 112). B ON ( )

Flashes every time.

Images appear in sepia.

B&W

Images appear in black and white.

PASTEL

Flashes automatically.
Images appear as a pale pastel drawing.

MICREF LEVEL

You can select the microphone level for recording sound. Select [LOW] when you want to record exciting and powerful sound in a concert hall, etc. B NORMAL
Records various surround sounds, converting them into the certain level.
Records surround sound faithfully. This setting is not suitable for recording conversations.

SELF-TIMER

The self-timer records a still image about 10 seconds after being set.
What you can do with Windows computer
When you install the Picture Motion Browser on a Windows computer from the supplied CD-ROM, you can enjoy the following operations.
See page 84 when you use a Macintosh computer.

About First Step Guide

The First Step Guide is an instruction manual you can refer to on your computer. This describes basic operations, from initial hookup of your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the first time you use the software Picture Motion Browser stored on the CD-ROM (supplied). Referring to Installing the First Step Guide (p. 81), start the First Step Guide, then follow the instructions.
About the help function of the software
The Help guide explains all the functions of all the software applications. Refer to the Help guide for further detailed operations after reading the First Step Guide thoroughly. To display the Help guide, click the mark on the screen.

Main functions

x Importing movies taken with your camcorder x Viewing movies imported to a computer
You can manage movies and still images by date and time of shooting, and select movies or still images you want to view as thumbnails. These thumbnails can be enlarged and played in a slide show.

System requirements

When using Picture Motion Browser
OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Media Center Edition Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment. CPU:Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or faster. Application: DirectX 9.0c or later (This product is based on DirectX technology. It is necessary to have DirectX installed.) Sound system: Direct Sound compatible sound card Memory: 256 MB or more

8 Remove the CD-ROM from the
disc drive of your computer.
Refer to the "First Step Guide" for how to remove the USB cable.
After you install the software, a shortcut icon for the customers registration website is created on the desktop. Once you register on the website, you can get secure and useful customer support. http://www.sony.net/registration/di/ For the information about Picture Motion Browser, visit the following URL: http://www.sony.net/support-disoft/
Using a Macintosh computer
You can copy the still images from the Memory Stick Duo to the Macintosh. Install First Step Guide in the supplied CD-ROM.
The supplied software Picture Motion Browser does not operate on Mac OS. Refer to First Step Guide for the details on connecting your camcorder to the computer and copying the still images.
To copy still images from a Memory Stick Duo
OS: Mac OS 9.1/9.2 or Mac OS X (v10.1/ v10.2/v10.3/v10.4). Others: USB port (this must be provided as standard)
The First Step Guide is an instruction manual you can refer to on your computer. This describes basic operations, from initial hookup of your camcorder and computer and making setting. Referring to Installing the First Step Guide, start the First Step Guide, then follow the instructions.
Installing First Step Guide
Copy FirstStepGuide(PDF), stored in the desired language in the [FirstStepGuide] folder, to your computer.
Double-click FirstStepGuide(PDF). If no software for viewing PDF files is installed on your computer, you can download Adobe Reader from the following website: http://www.adobe.com/
If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer.
Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/ Remote Commander.. 85 Batteries/Power sources.. 86 LCD screen/viewfinder.. 87 Discs/Memory Stick Duo. 87 Recording.. 88 Playing back on your camcorder. 90 Playing back a disc on other devices. 91 Editing movies on the disc.. 91 Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other devices.. 92 Connecting to a computer.. 92 Functions that cannot be used simultaneously... 92

Buttons do not work.

During Easy Handycam operation, the following buttons/functions are not available. BACK LIGHT button (p.37) Playback zoom (p.41) Turning the LCD backlight on and off (pressing and holding the DISP BATT/ INFO button for a few seconds) (p.27)
The (OPTION) button is not displayed.
The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation.
The menu settings have been changed.
Most menu items automatically return to their default settings during Easy Handycam operation. The following menu items are fixed during Easy Handycam operation: Movie recording mode: [SP] QUALITY] for still images: [FINE] [ [DATA CODE]: [DATE/TIME] Recording format for DVD-RW: [VIDEO] The following menu items return to their default settings if the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours: [FOCUS] [SPOT FOCUS] [EXPOSURE] [SPOT METER] [SCENE SELECTION] [WHITE BAL. ] [MICREF LEVEL]

When using the movies on a disc, a computer does not recognize your camcorder.
Install Picture Motion Browser (p. 82). Disconnect the USB device other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the computer. Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them again correctly.

Unable to [UNFINALIZE].

[UNFINALIZE] is not available for the following types of disc: DVD-RW (VR mode) DVD+RW DVD-R DVD+R DL
Cannot use the supplied software, Picture Motion Browser, on the Macintosh computer.
You cannot use Picture Motion Browser on a Macintosh.
You cannot edit or record additional material on a disc using other devices.
You may not be able to edit a disc recorded on your camcorder using other devices.
Functions that cannot be used simultaneously
The following list shows examples of unworkable combinations of functions and menu items.
Cannot use Because of following settings
Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other devices
You cannot hear the sound.
When you are using the S VIDEO plug, make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting cable are connected (p. 42).

BACK LIGHT

[SPOT METER], [FIREWORKS], [MANUAL] in [EXPOSURE] NightShot plus, [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [OLD MOVIE], [TELE MACRO] [SCENE SELECTION]

WIDE SELECT* [OLD MOVIE]

The aspect ratio of the playback is not correct when connecting your camcorder to the TV.
Set [TV TYPE] depending on your TV (p. 42, 70).

[SCENE SELECTION]

[SPOT FOCUS]

Cannot use

Because of following settings
[SPOT METER] [EXPOSURE] [WHITE BAL. ]
NightShot plus, [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS] NightShot plus, [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS] NightShot plus, [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS]
[S. NIGHTSHOT [FADER], [D.EFFECT] PLS] [COLOR SLOW SHTR] [FADER] [FADER], [D.EFFECT], [SCENE SELECTION] [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [D.EFFECT], [CANDLE], [FIREWORKS] [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [FADER] [SCENE SELECTION], [PICT.EFFECT] [OLD MOVIE]

[D.EFFECT]

[OLD MOVIE] [PICT.EFFECT] [AUTO SLW SHUTTR]
[TELE MACRO] [SCENE SELECTION] [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS], [SCENE SELECTION], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [D.EFFECT] [OLD MOVIE]

[WIDE SELECT]**

* DCR-DVD308/DVD708 ** DCR-DVD108/DVD608

Data protected.

The disc has been protected with another device.
This Memory Stick is not formatted correctly.
Check the format, then format the "Memory Stick Duo" with your camcorder if necessary (p. 60, 101).

Cannot divide.

You cannot divided a movie that is extremely short.
Recovering data vibration.

Avoid any

Memory Stick folders are full.
You cannot create folders exceeding 999MSDCF. You cannot create or delete created folders using your camcorder. You will have to format the Memory Stick Duo (p. 60), or delete them using your computer.
Your camcorder tries to recover data automatically if the data writing was not performed properly.
Cannot recover data on disc.
Writing data to the disc has failed. Attempts were made to recover the data, but they were unsuccessful.

Please wait.

This is displayed if the disc removal process takes time. Turn on the camcorder and leave it for about 10 minutes, preventing vibration.
Using your camcorder abroad

Power supply

You can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b].

System Used in

Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc. Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, etc. Brazil Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay. Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.

AC-L200/L200B

On TV color systems
Your camcorder is an NTSC-system-based camcorder. If you want to view the playback image on a TV, it must be an NTSC-system-based TV with an AUDIO/ VIDEO input jack.

PAL - M PAL - N SECAM

Setting to the local time
You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Set (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [AREA SET] and [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] on the HOME MENU (p. 71).

World time difference

Time-zone differences
GMT +01:00 +02:00 +03:00 +03:30 +04:00 +04:30 +05:00 +05:30 +06:00 +06:30 +07:00 +08:00 +09:00 +09:30 +10:00

Area setting

Lisbon, London Berlin, Paris Helsinki, Cairo, Istanbul Moscow, Nairobi Tehran Abu Dhabi, Baku Kabul Karachi, Islamabad Calcutta, New Delhi Almaty, Dhaka Rangoon Bangkok, Jakarta Hong Kong, Singapore, Beijing Seoul, Tokyo Adelaide, Darwin Melbourne, Sydney

LCD screen

Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as it may cause damage. If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction. While using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a malfunction.

On handling the casing

If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth. Avoid the following to avoid damage to the finish: Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide and sunscreen. Handling the camcorder with above substances on your hands. Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time.
operate your camcorder about once a month to keep it in optimum state for a long time.
Cleaning inside the viewfinder
Remove any dust from inside the viewfinder by following the steps below.
1 Pull out the viewfinder. 2 While pushing in the tab on the side with a fine-tipped object such as a ball point pen, pull the eyecup block in the direction of the arrow to remove.

On the pickup lens

Do not touch the lens inside the disc cover. Keep the disc cover closed except 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 touch the pickup lens directly during cleaning because this may cause the camcorder to malfunction.
3 Remove dust from the eyecup block with a camera blower, etc.
4 Press the viewfinder onto the body of the camcorder. 5 Remove dust from the inside area where the eyecup block was attached with a camera blower, etc.
About care and storage of the lens
Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instances: When there are fingerprints on the lens surface. In hot or humid locations When the lens is exposed to salty air such as at the seaside. Store in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust. To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as described above. It is recommended that you
6 Attach the eyecup block to the viewfinder, pushing it straight on until it clicks.
On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery
Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG). The preinstalled rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder is connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is attached. The rechargeable battery will be fully discharged in about 3 months if you do not use your camcorder at all. Use your camcorder after charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery. However, even if the pre-installed rechargeable battery is not charged, the camcorder operation will not be affected as long as you are not recording the date. x Procedures Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it with the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG) for more than 24 hours.

Notes on the License

ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER, COLORADO 80206. "C Library," "Expat," "zlib," and "libjpeg" software are provided in your camcorder. We provide this software based on license agreements with their owners of copyright. Based on requests by the owners of copyright of these software applications, we have an obligation to inform you of the following. Please read the following sections. Read license1.pdf in the License folder on the CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of "C Library," "Expat," "zlib," and "libjpeg" software.
On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software
The software that is eligible for the following GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred to as "GPL") or GNU Lesser General Public License (hereinafter referred to as "LGPL") are included in the camcorder. This informs you that you have a right to have access to, modify, and redistribute source code for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL/LGPL. Source code is provided on the web. To download, go to the following website and select HDR-UX1/HDR-SR1. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code. Read license2.pdf in the License folder on the CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of "GPL," and "LGPL" software. To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is needed. If it is not installed on your computer, you can download it from the Adobe Systems web page: http://www.adobe.com/
All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, and are not mentioned in each case in this manual.
Identifying parts and controls

The numbers in ( ) are reference pages.
A Power zoom lever (36, 41) B PHOTO button (31, 35) C POWER switch (25) D Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (27) E Eyecup (106) F Viewfinder (27) G (25) H Battery pack (22) I START/STOP button (31, 35) J NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (37) K CHG (charge) lamp (22) L DC IN jack (22) M Grip belt (34) (Movie)/ (Still) mode lamps
N Tripod receptacle Attach the tripod (optional: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw. O BATT (battery) release lever (22)
Identifying parts and controls (Continued)
A Active Interface Shoe * The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light, a flash, or a microphone. The accessory can be turned on or off as you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your accessory for details. The Active Interface Shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory securely. To connect an accessory, press down and push it to the end, and then tighten the screw. To remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and then press down and pull out the accessory.
When you are recording movies with an external flash (optional) connected to the accessory shoe, turn off the power of the external flash to prevent charging noise being recorded. When an external microphone (optional) is connected, it takes precedence over the internal microphone (p. 36).
E Internal microphone (36) An Active Interface Shoe compatible microphone (optional) will take precedence when connected (DCRDVD308/DVD708). F Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (8) G Remote sensor* Point the Remote Commander (p. 114) towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder. H Infrared port (64) I LENS COVER switch (27) J REMOTE jack* Connect other optional accessories. K A/V OUT jack (42, 54)

* DCR-DVD308/DVD708

B ACCESS lamp (Disc) (28) C Disc cover OPEN switch (28) D Disc cover (28)
A Memory Stick Duo slot (29) B LCD screen/touch panel (19, 27) C (HOME) button (19, 62) D Zoom buttons (36, 41) E START/STOP button (31, 35) F (VIEW IMAGES) button (32, 39) G EASY button (31) H BACK LIGHT button (37) I Speaker Playback sounds come out from the speaker. For how to adjust the volume, see page 40. J Access lamp (Memory Stick Duo) (29) K (USB) jack (55) L RESET button Initializes all the settings, including the setting of the date and time.