DCR-DVD505

DVD Handycam Camcorder
Capture 4.0 Megapixel stills, a wide-angle view and superior color reproduction with the CMOS Image Sensor on the DCR-DVD505 Handycam camcorder. Youll enjoy crisp and clear monitoring and playback on the expansive 3.5" Wide Clear Photo LCD plus display. And your home movies will be brought to life with 5.1ch surround sound recording.
2.1 Megapixel (Gross) ClearVID CMOS Sensor 1/3" ClearVID CMOS Sensor with 1910K (effective) pixels provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video (up to 530 lines of horizontal resolution) and still image performance. The Megapixel technology enhances your digital videos and digital still (3980K) photography performance. DVD Format Video Recording2 The DVD recording format delivers digital picture and sound quality comparable to that of MiniDV, but on DVD. Playback of the DVDs couldn't be simpler. After finalizing the disc in the camcorder, the disc can play back in most DVD Players, computers and even PlayStation 2 video game consoles. DVD-R/RW and +RW Compatible6 The DCR-DVD505 is compatible with a variety of DVD formats allowing the ease of use and simplicity found in DVD Media. With DVD+RW media there is not a need to finalize the disc (minimum recording required). Simply remove the disc and insert the media into a compatible DVD Player. 10X Optical/120X Digital Zoom The optical zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. In addition, the Digital Zoom interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms. Professional Quality Carl Zeiss VarioSonnar T* Lens Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical multi-layer coating for increased contrast. This results in vivid image brilliance, true-tolife color saturation and perfect renditions of subtle tones. The additional T* coating on the lens further reduces unwanted glare and flare. Dolby Digital 5.1ch Recording The DCR-DVD505 will record in Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound with a built-in microphone. By recording in 5.1 channel surround sound you can now experience your home movies with active sounds coming from all directions. Enjoy your personal home movies the way you experienced them while recording. 3.5" Wide Touch Panel SwivelScreen LCD Display (211K Pixels) The 3.5" Wide (16:9) LCD screen provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The high resolution 211K pixel LCD screen rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles providing sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback, and the widescreen format makes shooting in 16:9 mode and composing shots even easier. Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory Stick Duo Media5 Capture still images up to 2304x1728 resolution, directly onto Memory Stick Duo Media for easy transfer to PCs for emailing, printing or sharing with other compatible Memory Stick devices. Super SteadyShot Picture Stabilization System An advanced version of Sony's SteadyShot system that controls an even higher range of shake and vibration frequencies, to achieve an even higher level of smoothness without degradation of video like some other image stabilization systems. On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons For additional control of the camcorder, the DCR-DVD505 features Zoom and Record buttons on the frame of the LCD screen. This allows the user more flexibility when holding the camcorder, especially in overhead or low angle shots. USB 2.0 Interface4 USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way to connect your DVD Handycam Camcorder to the computer for fast transfer of video and still images to your computer for editing. The camcorder can also be used as an external DVD burner, convenient for making copies of your DVDs or burning edited movies. One Touch Wide Angle Shooting Easily switch between 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios for shooting, with just the touch of a button. Progressive Shutter System A mechanical shutter system that provides progressive scan performance while utilizing an interlaced scanning system. Digital still images will be sharp and clear with excellent definition. Active Interface Shoe Provides a location directly on the camcorder to which one may add optional accessories while providing power and twoway communication with those accessories. ADDITIONAL FEATURES Super NightShot Infrared System InfoLithium Battery with AccuPower Meter System1 Manual Focus Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes Picture Effects Fader Effects Battery Information Easy Handycam Button Picture Package Software

Step-up

Specifications

General

Imaging Device: 1/3" ClearVID CMOS Sensor Pixel Gross: 2100K Recording Media: 8cm DVD (DVD-R/DVDRW/DVD+RW) Recording and Playback Times: HQ: 20 min., SP: 30 min., LP 60 min. Video Actual: 1990K Still Actual: 3000K Pixels
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty: 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor

Software

Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional Supplied Software: Picture Package ver. 1.8 and Nero Express 6 (conversion software)
Video Recording System: DVD-Video/DVDVR/DVD+RW Video Video Signal System: NTSC color, EIA standards Analog-to-Digital Converter: Yes (Signal Convert)

Convenience

USB Streaming: N/A SteadyShot Image Stabilization: Yes ( Super; Electronic) Accessory Shoe: Active Interface Shoe White Balance: Auto, Indoor, One-push, Outdoor Memory Stick PRO Media Compatibility: Tested to support up to 2GB media capacity; does not support high speed transfer function; does not support Access Control security function. Still Image Mode(s): JPEG Minimum Illumination: 3 Lux (0 Lux with Super NightShot Infrared System) Low Light Capability: Super NightShot System

Dimensions

Weight: 1 lb. 6 oz (630g) with Disc and Battery Measurements: 2 5/8" x 3 5/8 "x 5 7/8" (76 x 92 x 149mm)

Supplied Accessories

Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (AC-L200) InfoLithium Rechargeable Battery (NP-FP60) Remote Commander Remote Control (RMT-835) A/V Cable (Stereo) Picture Pakcage Software ver. 1.8 and Nero Express 6 (conversion software) USB Cable Cleaning Cloth

Inputs and Outputs

Analog Audio/Video Input(s): Yes (Multi A/V) Analog Audio/Video Output(s): Yes (Multi A/V) Digital Audio/Video Input(s): Yes (via USB) Digital Audio/Video Output(s): Yes (via USB) USB Port(s): Yes (2.0 compliant) i.LINK Interface: N/A Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s): N/A Headphone Jack: N/A Microphone Input: Yes (thru Active Interface Shoe) Remote Jack: Yes (Mini Plug) S-Video Input(s): Yes (optional accessory) S-Video Output(s): Yes (optional accessory)

Optional Accessories

DVD Starter Kit (ACC-DVDP2) Rechargeable InfoLithium Batteries (NPFP50/FP71/FP90) Travel Charger (BC-TRP) AC Charger & Power Supply (AC-VQP10) Filter Kit (VF-30CPKXS) Wide Angle Lens (VCL0630X) High Grade Wide Angle Lens (VCL-HG0730X) Tele Conversion Lens (VCL-2030X) High Grade Tele Conversion Lens (VCL-HG2030) Video Light (HVL-HL1) Video Light & Flash (HVL-HFL1) Tripod (VCT-R640) Pocket Tripod (VCT-MTK) Soft Case (LCM-HCF) Carrying Case (LCS-VA30) Wireless Bluetooth Microphone with Center Channel Capability (ECM-HW1) Stereo Microphone (ECM-HST1) A/V Cable with S-Video (VMC-30FS) Sports Pack (SPK-HCB) High Grade A/V Cable with S-Video (VMC-30FS) UPC Code: 000000000000

1. Battery life may vary depending upon usage patterns. Designed for use with compatible Sony InfoLithium batteries. 2. Playback on all home DVD players, computers, DVD drives, and PlayStation 2 consoles cannot be guaranteed. Some players drives, and video game consoles lack the ability to read due to the optical reflection standard of DVD-R/RW disks and/or due to encoding incompatibilities. Refer to the specifications of your playback equipment for additional compatibility information. 3. Image size and files size may vary based upon the type and complexity of the image recorded. 4. Not all products with USB 2.0 connector may communicate with each other due to chipset variations. 5. Available storage capacity of Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO media may vary. A portion of the memory is used for data management functions. Actual available memory in MBs is: 8=7.5, 16=15, 32=30, 64=61, 128=123, 256=220, 512=460, 1GB=940, 2GB=1.85GB. 6.Use of Sony DVD-R/-RW/ RW Media recommended. For third party media, confirm compatibility with manufacturer. 2006 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, AccuPower, Advanced HAD, Handycam, InfoLithium, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, NightShot, Picture Package, Remote Commander, SteadyShot, SwivelScreen, and worryfreedigital are trademarks of Sony. Carl Zeiss and Vario-Sonnar are trademarks of Carl Zeiss. PictBridge is a trademark of CIPA. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate.

Hardware

LCD: 3.5" (211K Pixels Wide 16:9 Touch Panel SwivelScreen LCD Display)- Clear Photo LCD Plus Lens Type: Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Viewfinder: Color (123K Pixels) Docking Station: N/A Microphone: Yes (Built-in 5.1 Channel)

Optics

35mm Equivalent: 41.3-485(16:9 Camera Mode), 37.9-445mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 40.4-404mm (16:9 Memory Mode), 37-370mm (4:3 Memory Mode) Aperture: f1.8-f2.9 Exposure: Touch Panel (24 steps) Filter Diameter: 30mm Focal Distance: 5.1-51mm Focus: Full Range Auto, Manual (Touch Panel) Progressive Shutter Mode: Yes Shutter Speed: Auto, 1/4-1/500(AE Mode) Optical Zoom: 10X Digital Zoom: 120X

Power Consumption: 4.2W/4.5W (VF/LCD) Battery Type: InfoLithium with AccuPower Meter System (NP-FP60) Power Requirements: 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
Please visit the Dealer Network for more information at www.sony.com/dn
Sony Electronics Inc. 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego, CA 92127 1-800-222-7669 www.sony.com

Last Updated: 12/20/2005

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Digital Video Camera Recorder

Getting Started

Operating Guide

Recording/ 22 Playback

Using the Menu Dubbing/Editing 79

DCR-HC26

Using a Computer Troubleshooting Additional Information

2006 Sony Corporation

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WARNING

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them.

Cleaning

Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set.

Installation

Water and Moisture
Do not use power-line operated sets near water for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

Power Sources

This set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. For those sets designed to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

Power-Cord Protection

Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord exits from the appliance.

Polarization

This set may be equipped with a polarized ac power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in.

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, as the service technician to perform routine safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer) to determine that the set is in safe operating condition.

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Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS... 3 Read this first... 5
Step 1: Checking supplied items.. 11 Step 2: Charging the battery pack.. 12 Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly. 15 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder. 16 Step 5: Using the touch panel... 17
Changing the language setting... 17 Checking the screen indicators (Display guide).. 17
Step 6: Setting the date and time... 19 Step 7: Inserting a Cassette.. 20

Recording/Playback

Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam).. 22 Recording.... 24 Playback... 25 Functions used for recording/playback, etc.. 26
Recording To use zoom To record in dark places (NightShot plus) To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT) To adjust the focus for an off center subject (SPOT FOCUS) To fix the exposure for the selected subject (Flexible spot meter) To record in mirror mode To use a tripod To use a Shoulder Belt Playback To play back the images with added special effects (Picture effect) Recording/playback To check the remaining battery (Battery Info) To turn off the operation confirmation beep (BEEP) To initialize the settings (RESET) Other part names and functions
Indicators displayed during recording/playback.. 28 Searching for the starting point.. 30
Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH).... 30 Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH)... 30
Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review).. 31
Playing the picture on a TV...32

Using the Menu

Using the menu items...34
Operation button items...36 Menu items...41 MANUAL SET menu...42
PROGRAM AE/P EFFECT, etc.

CAMERA SET menu...43

D ZOOM/WIDE SEL/STEADYSHOT, etc.

VCR SET menu...45

HiFi SOUND/AUDIO MIX

LCD/VF SET menu...45

LCD B.L./LCD COLOR/VF B.L., etc

TAPE SET menu...46

REC MODE/AUDIO MODE/REMAIN

SETUP MENU menu...47

CLOCK SET/USB STREAM/LANGUAGE, etc.

OTHERS menu...48

WORLD TIME/BEEP, etc.

Dubbing/Editing

Dubbing to VCR/DVD device, etc...49 Recording pictures from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc.51 Dubbing sound to a recorded tape..52 Jacks to connect external devices...54

Using a Computer

Before referring to the First Step Guide on your computer.55 Installing the software and First Step Guide on a computer.57 Viewing First Step Guide...61 Creating a DVD (Direct Access to Click to DVD)..62

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting...65 Warning indicators and messages..76

Skip to step 4 when you set the clock for the first time.

t [MENU].

MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT AUTO SHTR
5 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), [H]
(hour) and [M] (minute), then touch. For midnight, set it to 12:00 AM. For midday, set it to 12:00 PM. The clock starts.

2 Select

(SETUP MENU) with , then touch [EXEC].
SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB STREAM LANGUAGE DEMO MODE --:--:--
The date and time are not displayed while recording, but they are automatically recorded as the date and time data to display while playing back by selecting [DATA CODE] to [DATE/TIME] (p. 39).
Step 7: Inserting a Cassette
You can use mini DV (p. 80). cassettes only
2 Insert a cassette with its window
facing outwards, then press.
Push the center of the back of the cassette lightly. Window
The recordable time varies depending on [REC MODE] (p. 46).

1 Slide and hold the

OPEN/ EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid.

OPEN/EJECT lever

Cassette compartment
The cassette compartment automatically slides back in.
Do not force the cassette compartment closed by pressing the portion marked {DO NOT PUSH} while it is sliding in. It may cause a malfunction.
The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up.

3 Close the lid.

To eject the cassette
Open the lid following the same procedure as described in Step 1 and remove the cassette.
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Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam)
With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are automatically optimally adjusted, which frees you from detailed adjustments. The screen font size increases for easy viewing.
Remove the lens cap (p. 15).

Recording

1 Slide the POWER switch A in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn

on the CAMERA lamp.

If the POWER switch A is set to OFF(CHG), slide it while pressing the green button.

Playback automatically stops if pause is engaged for more than 3 minutes.

C Rewind/Fast forward

To adjust the volume
Touch t [PAGE1] t [VOL], then / to adjust the volume.
To search for a scene during playback
Touch and hold / during playback (Picture Search), or forwarding or rewinding the tape (Skip Scan).
You can play back in various modes ([V SPD PLAY], p. 40).

while fast

Functions used for recording/playback, etc.
Wider range of view: (Wide angle)

Close view: (Telephoto)

You cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom buttons qa on the LCD frame. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto. You can set [D ZOOM] (p. 43) if you want to zoom to a level greater than 20. Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom lever. If you move your finger off the power zoom lever, the operation sound of the power zoom lever may also be recorded.
To record in dark places (NightShot plus).. 2

q; 9 8

Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch 2 to ON. ( and [NIGHTSHOT PLUS] appear.)
The NightShot plus function uses infrared light. Therefore, do not cover the infrared port 3 with your fingers or other objects. Remove the conversion lens (optional) if it is attached. Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 36) when it is hard to focus automatically. Do not use these functions in bright places. This may cause a malfunction.

To use zoom.. 1 qa

Move the power zoom lever 1 slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT). 6
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, press BACK LIGHT 6 to display. To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again.
To adjust the focus for an off center subject (SPOT FOCUS). 0
See [SPOT FOCUS] on page 36.
To fix the exposure for the selected subject (Flexible spot meter). 0
See [SPOT METER] on page 36.

Recording/playback

To check the remaining battery (Battery Info).. 7
Set the POWER switch to OFF(CHG), then press DISP/BATT INFO 7. The battery information appears for about 7 seconds. You can view the battery information for up to 20 seconds by pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the battery information is displayed.
Remaining battery (approx.)

Bottom

Indicator Meaning
Flexible spot meter (36)/ Manual exposure (38) 9 Manual focus (36) Backlight (26) PROGRAM AE (42) Picture effect (42)

Upper left

60min STBY

Upper right

0:00:00 60min
White balance (38) Wide select (44) SteadyShot off (44) Panel off (37)

EDITSEARCH (44)

Center

AUDIO MODE (46)

DV input (51)
Self-timer recording (39) NightShot plus (26) %Z Warning (76)
Searching for the starting point
Make sure that the CAMERA lamp lights up (p. 24).
Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH)
You can search for the start point to start the next recording while viewing the pictures on the screen. The sound is not played back during the search.
Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH)
[END SCH] (END SEARCH) will not work once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape. Touch t [PAGE1], then touch [END SCH].

60min 0:00:00

[MENU].

t [PAGE1] t

(CAMERA SET) with , then touch [EXEC].
3 Select [EDITSEARCH] with
Touch here again to cancel the operation.

4 Select [ON] with

then touch [EXEC] t
The last scene of the most recent recording is played back for about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where the last recording has finished.

0:00:00

[END SCH] will not work correctly when there is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape. This operation is also available when the POWER switch is set to PLAY/EDIT.

5 Touch and hold

(to go backward)/ (to go forward) and release it at the point where you want the recording to start.
Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review)
You can view a few seconds of the scene recorded just before you stopped the tape.

5 Touch

The last few seconds of the most recently recorded scene are played back. Then, your camcorder is set to the standby.
Playing the picture on a TV
You can connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or a VCR using the A/V connecting cable (1) or the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (2). Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 12). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.

A/V OUT

A/V OUT jack (Yellow) (White) (Red)

VCRs or TVs

: Signal flow
A A/V connecting cable (supplied) B A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional)

[PAGE1]

VOL* (Volume)

See page 25.

BURN DVD
When your camcorder is connected to a Sony VAIO series personal computer, you can easily burn the picture recorded on the tape on a DVD (Direct Access to Click to DVD) (p. 62).
* Horizontal lines may appear at the top, bottom, or in the center of the screen. This is not a malfunction. **Pictures output from the DV Interface (i.LINK) cannot be played back smoothly in slow mode.

2 Touch [

RET.] t

BURN VCD

When your camcorder is connected to a personal computer, you can easily burn the picture recorded on the tape on a CD-R (Direct Access to Video CD Burn). See First Step Guide in the supplied CDROM for details (p. 61).
To return to the normal playback mode, touch (Play/Pause) twice (once from frame playback).
You will not hear the recorded sound. You may see mosaic-like images of the previously played picture.
A DUB CTRL (Audio dubbing)

See page 52.

[PAGE3]
V SPD PLAY (Various speed playback)
You can play back in various modes while viewing movies.
1 Touch the following buttons during playback.

To Touch

REC CTRL (Recording control)

See page 51.

change the playback direction* play back slowly**
(frame) [ySLOW] To reverse direction: (frame) t [ySLOW] (double speed) To reverse direction: (frame) t (double speed) (frame) during playback pause. To reverse direction: (frame) during frame playback.
play back 2 times faster (double speed) play back frame by frame

Menu items

Available menu items (z) vary depending on which lamp is lit. During Easy Handycam operation, the following settings are automatically applied (p. 22). CAMERA PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam

MANUAL SET menu (p. 42)

PROGRAM AE P EFFECT AUTO SHTR z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z AUTO OFF ON OFF 4:3 ON OFF ON STEREO

CAMERA SET menu (p. 43)

D ZOOM WIDE SEL STEADYSHOT EDITSEARCH N.S.LIGHT

VCR SET menu (p. 45)

HiFi SOUND AUDIO MIX

LCD/VF SET menu (p. 45)

LCD B.L. LCD COLOR VF B.L. WIDE DISP BRT NORMAL BRT NORMAL SP 12BIT AUTO z OFF z ON * z 5min LCD

TAPE SET menu (p. 46)

REC MODE AUDIO MODE REMAIN

SETUP MENU menu (p. 47)

CLOCK SET USB STREAM LANGUAGE DEMO MODE

OTHERS menu (p. 48)

WORLD TIME BEEP A.SHUT OFF DISP OUT
* The value set before Easy Handycam operation will be retained during Easy Handycam operation.

Starting up on a Macintosh computer
Double-click FirstStepGuide.pdf.
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/
Creating a DVD (Direct Access to Click to DVD)
You can create a DVD from a tape with a Sony VAIO series computer* preinstalled with Click to DVD Ver.1.2 (Sony original software) or later via an i.LINK cable. The picture is automatically copied and written to a DVD. The following procedures describe how to create a DVD from a recorded tape. For details on system and operation requirements, and Click to DVD, visit the following URL: Europe http://www.vaio-link.com/ USA http://ciscdb.sel.sony.com/perl/select-pn.pl Asia Pacific Regional http://www.css.ap.sony.com/ Korea http://scs.sony.co.kr/ Taiwan http://vaio-online.sony.com/tw/vaio/ China http://www.sonystyle.com.cn/vaio/ Thailand http://www.sony.co.th/vaio/index.html Latin America http://www.sony-latin.com/vaio/info/ index.jsp You can only use an i.LINK cable for this operation. You cannot use a USB cable. * Note that you need a computer equipped with a DVD drive that can write DVDs.
Using the Direct Access to Click to DVD function for the first time
The Direct Access to Click to DVD function enables you to copy pictures recorded on a tape to a DVD easily if your camcorder is connected to a computer. Before operating the Direct Access to Click to DVD function, follow the steps below to start Click to DVD Automatic Mode Launcher.
1 Turn on the computer. 2 Click the start menu, then select [All Programs]. 3 Select [Click to DVD] from the programs displayed, then click [Click to DVD Automatic Mode Launcher]. [Click to DVD Automatic Mode Launcher] starts up.
After you start up [Click to DVD Automatic Mode Launcher] once, from then on it starts up automatically when you turn on your computer. [Click to DVD Automatic Mode Launcher] is set up for each Windows XP user.

1 Turn on the computer.

To i.LINK connector
Close all applications running with an i.LINK.
2 Prepare the power source for the
camcorder. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source since it takes a few hours to create a DVD.
[CAPTURING]: The picture recorded on the tape is being copied to the computer. [CONVERTING]: The picture is being converted to the MPEG2 format. [WRITING]: The picture is being written onto the DVD.
If you use a DVD-RW/+RW which has other data stored on it, the message [This is a recorded disc. Delete and overwrite?] appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder. When you touch [EXEC], the existing data is erased and new data is written.

4 Insert a recorded cassette into

your camcorder.

5 Connect your camcorder to a
computer via an i.LINK cable (p. 62).
When you connect your camcorder to a computer, make sure you insert the connector in the correct way. If you insert the connector forcibly, damage may occur and cause camcorder malfunction. For details, see First Step Guide (p. 61).

9 Touch [

a DVD.

END] to finish creating

6 Touch
60min 0:00:00:00 BURN DVD COMPLETED Create another copy?
t [PAGE2] t [BURN DVD] t. Click to DVD starts up and the onscreen instructions appear on your computer.

Disctray opens. EXEC END

The disc tray comes out automatically. To create another DVD with the same content, touch [EXEC]. The disc tray comes out. Place a new writable DVD in the disc drive. Then, repeat step 8 and 9.
7 Place a writable DVD in the disc

drive of the computer.

8 Touch [EXEC] on the screen of
0:00:00:00 60min BURN DVD START CREATE DVD?

To cancel the operation

Touch [CANCEL] on the LCD screen on your camcorder.
You cannot cancel the operation after [Finalizing DVD.] is displayed on the LCD screen of your camcorder. Do not disconnect the i.LINK cable or set the POWER switch to another mode on your camcorder until the picture is completely copied to the computer. When [CONVERTING] or [WRITING] is displayed on the screen, capturing of pictures has already finished. Even if you disconnect the i.LINK cable or turn off the camcorder at this Continued ,

CANCEL

The status of the operation on your computer is displayed on the LCD screen of your camcorder.
Creating a DVD (Direct Access to Click to DVD) (Continued)
stage, DVD creation will continue on your computer. If any of the following occurs, copying of the picture is canceled. A DVD containing the data up to the point the operation was canceled is created. Refer to the help files of Click to DVD for details. The tape contains a 10-second blank portion. The tape data contains a date before the date of later images. Both normal and wide pictures are recorded on the same tape (Only for Click to DVD older than Ver.2.2). You cannot operate [BURN DVD] in the following situations: While a tape is running. When Click to DVD is started up from the computer.
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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
The power does not turn on.
Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 12). Use the AC Adaptor to connect to a wall outlet (p. 12).
The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute. Press the RESET button (p. 27) using a sharp-pointed object. (If you press the RESET button, all settings are reset.)

Buttons do not work.

During Easy Handycam operation, not all buttons are functional (p. 23).
You cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on or off.
During recording or communicating with another device via USB cable, you cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on or off.
Settings change during Easy Handycam operation.
During Easy Handycam operation, the settings of the functions that are not displayed on the screen return to their defaults. Previously made settings are restored when you cancel the Easy Handycam operation (p. 22, 41).
[DEMO MODE] does not start.
You cannot view the demonstration together with NightShot plus (p. 26). Eject the cassette from your camcorder (p. 20).

The camcorder gets warm.

The camcorder may get warmer while you use it. This is not a malfunction.

Batteries/Power sources

The power abruptly turns off.
When approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off (A.SHUT OFF). Change the setting of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 48), or turn on the power again (p. 15), or use the AC Adaptor. Charge the battery pack (p. 12).
Troubleshooting (Continued)
The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged.
Slide the POWER switch to OFF(CHG) (p. 12). Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 12). Connect the power cord to the wall outlet properly (p. 12). The battery charge is completed (p. 13).
The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged.
Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 12). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be worn-out.
The power turns off frequently although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate.
A problem has occurred in the remaining battery time indicator, or the battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again to correct the indication (p. 12).
The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.

Ambient temperature is too high or too low, or the battery pack has not been charged enough. This is not a malfunction. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, the battery may be worn-out. Replace it with a new one (p. 12, 81). The indicated time may not be correct in certain circumstances. For example, when you open or close the LCD panel, it takes about 1 minute to display the correct remaining battery time.
The battery pack discharges too quickly.
Ambient temperature is too high or too low, or the battery pack has not been charged enough. This is not a malfunction. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, the battery may be worn-out. Replace it with a new one (p. 12, 81).
A problem occurs when the camcorder is connected to the AC Adaptor.
Turn off the power, and disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet. Then, connect it again.

LCD screen/viewfinder

A rippling effect appears on the LCD screen when you touch it.
This is not a malfunction. Do not press hard on the LCD screen.
An unknown picture appears on the LCD screen or viewfinder.
The camcorder is in [DEMO MODE] (p. 47). Touch the LCD screen or insert a cassette to cancel [DEMO MODE].
An unknown indicator appears on the screen.
A warning indicator or message appears on the screen (p. 76).
The picture remains on the LCD screen.
This occurs if you disconnect the DC plug from your camcorder or remove the battery pack without turning off the power first. This is not a malfunction.
The buttons do not appear on the touch panel.
Touch the LCD screen lightly. Press DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder (p. 17).
The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all.
Adjust the screen ([CALIBRATION]) (p. 85).
The picture in the viewfinder is not clear.
Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the picture appears clearly (p. 16).
The picture in the viewfinder has disappeared.
Close the LCD panel. The picture is not displayed in the viewfinder when the LCD panel is open (p. 16).
Dots in lines appear on the LCD screen.
This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded.

Cassette tapes

The cassette cannot be ejected from the compartment.
Make sure the power source (battery pack or AC Adaptor) is connected correctly (p. 12). Remove the battery pack from the camcorder, then attach it again (p. 13). Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 12). Moisture condensation has occurred inside the camcorder (p. 84).
The Cassette Memory indicator or title display does not appear while using a cassette with Cassette Memory.
This camcorder does not support Cassette Memory, so the indicator does not appear.
The remaining tape indicator is not displayed.

Set [ REMAIN] to [ON] to always display the remaining tape indicator (p. 47).
The cassette is noisier during rewinding or fast-forwarding.
When using the AC Adaptor, rewind/fast forward speed increases (compared with battery operation) and therefore increases noise. This is not a malfunction.
Refer also to Adjusting the image during recording (p. 68). The tape does not start when you press REC START/STOP.
Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the CAMERA lamp (p. 24). The tape has reached the end. Rewind it, or insert a new cassette. Set the write-protect tab to REC or insert a new cassette (p. 80). The tape is stuck to the drum due to moisture condensation. Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour, then re-insert the cassette (p. 84).
You cannot record a smooth transition on a tape from the last recorded scene to the next.
Perform END SEARCH (p. 30). Do not remove the cassette. (The picture will be recorded continuously without a break even when you turn the power off.) Do not record pictures in SP mode and LP mode on the same tape. Avoid stopping then recording a movie in the LP mode.
The shutter sound is not heard when you record a still image.
Set [BEEP] to [ON] (p. 48).

[END SCH] does not work.

Do not eject the cassette after recording (p. 30). There is nothing recorded on the cassette.
[END SCH] does not work correctly.
There is a blank section between recorded sections of the tape. This is not a malfunction.
Adjusting the image during recording
Refer also to Menu (p. 70). The auto focus does not function.
Set [FOCUS] to [ AUTO] (p. 36). The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually (p. 36).
[STEADYSHOT] does not function.
Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 44).
The BACK LIGHT function does not function.
In the following settings, the BACK LIGHT function is canceled. [MANUAL] of [EXPOSURE] [SPOT METER] The BACK LIGHT function does not work during Easy Handycam operation (p. 23).
A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in the dark.
This occurs when the contrast between the subject and the background is too high. This is not a malfunction.
A vertical band appears when recording a bright subject.
This phenomenon is called the smear effect. This is not a malfunction.
The color of the picture is not correctly displayed.
Deactivate the NightShot plus function (p. 26).

First Step Guide is not displayed correctly.
Follow the procedure below and refer to First Step Guide (FirstStepGuide.pdf). 1 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer. 2 Double-click [My Computer]. 3 Right-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] (Disc drive)*. * Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary depending on the computer. 4 Click [Explorer]. 5 Double-click [FirstStepGuide]. 6 Double-click the desired language folder. 7 Double-click FirstStepGuide.pdf.
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Warning indicators and messages
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators
If indicators appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the following. Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis display) C:04:ss
The battery pack is not an InfoLITHIUM battery pack. Use an InfoLITHIUM battery pack (p. 81). Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your camcorder securely (p. 12).
E (Battery level warning)
The battery pack is nearly used up. Depending on the operating, environment, or battery conditions, E may flash, even if there are approximately 5 to 10 minutes remaining.
% (Moisture condensation warning)*
Eject the cassette, remove the power source, and then leave it for about 1 hour with the cassette lid open (p. 84).
Q (Warning indicators pertaining to the tape) Slow flashing:
There is less than 5 minutes remaining on the tape. No cassette is inserted.* The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock (p. 80).*

C:21:ss

Moisture condensation has occurred. Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour, then reinsert the cassette (p. 84).

Fast flashing:

The tape has run out.*

C:22:ss

Clean the head using a cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 84).
Z (Eject cassette warning)* Slow flashing:
The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock (p. 80).

C:31:ss / C:32:ss

Symptoms that are not described above have occurred. Remove and insert the cassette, then operate your camcorder again. Do not perform this procedure if moisture condensation has occurred (p. 84). Remove the power source. Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again. Change the cassette. Press RESET (p. 27), and operate your camcorder again.

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 operate your camcorder about once a month to keep it in optimum state for a long time.
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 without the
AC Adaptor connected or the battery pack attached. 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.

Specifications

System
Video recording system 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM system Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette Mini DV cassette with the mark printed Tape speed SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s Recording/playback time SP: 60 min (using a DVM60 cassette) LP: 90 min (using a DVM60 cassette) Fast forward/rewind time Approx. 2 min 40 s (using a DVM60 cassette and rechargeable battery pack) Approx. 1 min 45 s (using a DVM60 cassette and AC Adaptor) Viewfinder Electric viewfinder (color) Image device 3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. pixels Effective (movie): Approx. pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 20 (Optical), 800 (Digital) Focal length f=2.3 ~ 46 mm (3/32 ~ 1 13/16 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera In CAMERA: 44 ~ 880 mm (1 3/4 ~ 34 1/32 in.) F1.8 ~ 3.1 Filter diameter: 25 mm (1 in.) Color temperature [AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR] (K), [OUTDOOR] (K)