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...://www.sony.net/ Printed on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Printed in Japan US 2-319-640-11(1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-DVD408/DVD508/ DVD808/DVD908 Enjoying with your camcorder 12 ...Getting Started 21 Recording/Playback 31 Editing 50 Utilizing recording media 59 Customizing your 64 camcorder Using a Computer 83 Troubleshooting 88 Additional 101 Information Quick ...
...://www.sony.net/ Printed on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Printed in Japan US 2-319-640-11(1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-DVD408/DVD508/ DVD808/DVD908 Enjoying with your camcorder 12 ...Getting Started 21 Recording/Playback 31 Editing 50 Utilizing recording media 59 Customizing your 64 camcorder Using a Computer 83 Troubleshooting 88 Additional 101 Information Quick ...
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... fire or injury may result. You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of the FCC Rules. Record the serial number in hazardous radiation exposure. DCR-DVD Serial No. ACNo. Replace the battery with this product will increase eye hazard.... not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Operation is for future reference. For customers in the U.S.A. Telephone No...
... fire or injury may result. You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of the FCC Rules. Record the serial number in hazardous radiation exposure. DCR-DVD Serial No. ACNo. Replace the battery with this product will increase eye hazard.... not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Operation is for future reference. For customers in the U.S.A. Telephone No...
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... to remove the disc from that may cause harmful interference to operate this before operating your camcorder You can use the following discs only. - 8cm DVD-RW - 8cm DVD+RW - 8cm DVD-R - 8cm DVD+R DL Use the discs with the computer connected (stored on , the user is subject...FCC Rules. special handling may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual could void your camcorder. For reliability durability of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD508 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Connect the equipment into an outlet on the place you can be determined by ...
... to remove the disc from that may cause harmful interference to operate this before operating your camcorder You can use the following discs only. - 8cm DVD-RW - 8cm DVD+RW - 8cm DVD-R - 8cm DVD+R DL Use the discs with the computer connected (stored on , the user is subject...FCC Rules. special handling may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual could void your camcorder. For reliability durability of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD508 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Connect the equipment into an outlet on the place you can be determined by ...
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...camcorder is T -coated to a malfunction of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is equipped with a digital still camera, and may be copyrighted. Use a DVD-RW/DVD... your camcorder if necessary (p. 26). About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is ... manual are based on the model DCR-DVD508/ DVD908. • Disc ... the screen language before operating your camcorder (Continued) viewfinder. The number value... them on a DVD-R/DVD+R DL. These points are used to 8cm DVD discs. Read this... can use for your camcorder to direct sunlight for video cameras...
...camcorder is T -coated to a malfunction of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is equipped with a digital still camera, and may be copyrighted. Use a DVD-RW/DVD... your camcorder if necessary (p. 26). About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is ... manual are based on the model DCR-DVD508/ DVD908. • Disc ... the screen language before operating your camcorder (Continued) viewfinder. The number value... them on a DVD-R/DVD+R DL. These points are used to 8cm DVD discs. Read this... can use for your camcorder to direct sunlight for video cameras...
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... remaining battery (Battery Info) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). 2 Raise the viewfinder. 3 Press the BATT (battery) release button and remove the battery pack. DCR-DVD408/DVD808 Battery pack NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording time Typical recording time* 75 35 80 40 80 40...
... remaining battery (Battery Info) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). 2 Raise the viewfinder. 3 Press the BATT (battery) release button and remove the battery pack. DCR-DVD408/DVD808 Battery pack NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording time Typical recording time* 75 35 80 40 80 40...
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.... • When attaching an optional video light, it is recommended). • The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures. • The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on . LCD panel closed . The battery pack is on /off... Before changing the battery pack, Turn the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the power cord is disconnected from the Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) DCR-DVD508/DVD908 Battery pack NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording time...
.... • When attaching an optional video light, it is recommended). • The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures. • The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on . LCD panel closed . The battery pack is on /off... Before changing the battery pack, Turn the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the power cord is disconnected from the Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) DCR-DVD508/DVD908 Battery pack NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording time...
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... SET 74 DST SET/SUMMERTIME 74 LANGUAGE SET*2 74 GENERAL SET (p. 75) Items Page DEMO MODE 75 CALIBRATION 108 A.SHUT OFF 75 REMOTE CTRL 75 *1 DCR-DVD508/DVD908 only *2 Also available during Easy Handycam operation *3 Only [SOUND SETTINGS] is available during Easy Handycam operation. 65 Customizing your camcorder
... SET 74 DST SET/SUMMERTIME 74 LANGUAGE SET*2 74 GENERAL SET (p. 75) Items Page DEMO MODE 75 CALIBRATION 108 A.SHUT OFF 75 REMOTE CTRL 75 *1 DCR-DVD508/DVD908 only *2 Also available during Easy Handycam operation *3 Only [SOUND SETTINGS] is available during Easy Handycam operation. 65 Customizing your camcorder
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... on the expected recording time of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. Note that , up to 20 × zoom is performed digitally. 80× (DCR-DVD408/DVD808) Up to change the page. z Tips • See page 14 on the screen, touch v/V to 10 × zoom is about 3 m (10 feet). b Notes...
... on the expected recording time of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. Note that , up to 20 × zoom is performed digitally. 80× (DCR-DVD408/DVD808) Up to change the page. z Tips • See page 14 on the screen, touch v/V to 10 × zoom is about 3 m (10 feet). b Notes...
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...recording still images) Touch 1, then 2. How to set (HOME MENU) t page 64 (OPTION MENU) t page 76 The default settings are marked with your camcorder. b Notes • When the picture ratio is changed to [ 4.6M] ( ) (p. 39). • You can prevent redeye by activating the flash ...automatically flashes when there is not on the screen, touch v/V to record more still images in relatively clear quality. r (No flash): Records without flash. DCR-DVD508/DVD908 B 6.1M ( ) Records still images clearly. 3.1M ( ) Allows you to change the page. r (Forced redeye reduction): Always uses...
...recording still images) Touch 1, then 2. How to set (HOME MENU) t page 64 (OPTION MENU) t page 76 The default settings are marked with your camcorder. b Notes • When the picture ratio is changed to [ 4.6M] ( ) (p. 39). • You can prevent redeye by activating the flash ...automatically flashes when there is not on the screen, touch v/V to record more still images in relatively clear quality. r (No flash): Records without flash. DCR-DVD508/DVD908 B 6.1M ( ) Records still images clearly. 3.1M ( ) Allows you to change the page. r (Forced redeye reduction): Always uses...
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...780 1970 1400 3550 2850 7200 5900 14500 12000 30000 23500 59000 When the POWER switch is (Movie)* (DCR-DVD508/DVD908) 4.6M 3.4M 2848 × 1602 2136 × 1602 64MB 128MB 256MB 28 37 ...420 1050 860 2150 1700 4250 270 690 550 1400 1100 2850 2250 5700 When the POWER switch is (Still) (DCR-DVD408/DVD808) 4.0M 2304 × 1728 4.0M 3.0M 2304 × 1296 3.0M 1.9M 1600 ×... 280 200 500 1.7M 1512 × 1134 1.7M 72 175 145 355 260 640 Continued , 69 Customizing your camcorder b Notes • When the picture ratio is changed to be recorded. Capacity of the "Memory Stick Duo" ...
...780 1970 1400 3550 2850 7200 5900 14500 12000 30000 23500 59000 When the POWER switch is (Movie)* (DCR-DVD508/DVD908) 4.6M 3.4M 2848 × 1602 2136 × 1602 64MB 128MB 256MB 28 37 ...420 1050 860 2150 1700 4250 270 690 550 1400 1100 2850 2250 5700 When the POWER switch is (Still) (DCR-DVD408/DVD808) 4.0M 2304 × 1728 4.0M 3.0M 2304 × 1296 3.0M 1.9M 1600 ×... 280 200 500 1.7M 1512 × 1134 1.7M 72 175 145 355 260 640 Continued , 69 Customizing your camcorder b Notes • When the picture ratio is changed to be recorded. Capacity of the "Memory Stick Duo" ...
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... setting: Top: [FINE] is selected for image quality. GUIDEFRAME See page 67. The number of recordable images varies depending on the aspect ratio of Sony's ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced Imaging Processor). QUALITY B FINE ( ) Records still images at the standard image quality level. ...[ 2.3M] in the aspect ratio 16:9 - [1.7M] in sequence even if the "Memory Stick Duo" is replaced with another one. STEADYSHOT (DCR-/ DVD508/DVD908) See page 67. ZEBRA See page 67. REDEYE REDUC (Redeye reduction) See page 68. 70 NIGHTSHOT LIGHT See page 66. FLASH LEVEL...
... setting: Top: [FINE] is selected for image quality. GUIDEFRAME See page 67. The number of recordable images varies depending on the aspect ratio of Sony's ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced Imaging Processor). QUALITY B FINE ( ) Records still images at the standard image quality level. ...[ 2.3M] in the aspect ratio 16:9 - [1.7M] in sequence even if the "Memory Stick Duo" is replaced with another one. STEADYSHOT (DCR-/ DVD508/DVD908) See page 67. ZEBRA See page 67. REDEYE REDUC (Redeye reduction) See page 68. 70 NIGHTSHOT LIGHT See page 66. FLASH LEVEL...
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...9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing on close subjects)/ (focusing on distant subjects) to sharpen the focus. b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is dark and hard to adjust focus) appears for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 37 cm (14...step 1. Functions set in the OPTION MENU Items you want to record a subject at close distance, down to about 45 cm (17 3/4 in.)*. * DCR-DVD408/DVD808: about 2 5/8 feet) for recording. FOCUS You can blur out backgrounds and the subject stands out clearer. How to set (HOME MENU)...
...9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing on close subjects)/ (focusing on distant subjects) to sharpen the focus. b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is dark and hard to adjust focus) appears for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 37 cm (14...step 1. Functions set in the OPTION MENU Items you want to record a subject at close distance, down to about 45 cm (17 3/4 in.)*. * DCR-DVD408/DVD808: about 2 5/8 feet) for recording. FOCUS You can blur out backgrounds and the subject stands out clearer. How to set (HOME MENU)...
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... touch (VIEW IMAGES), then [VISUAL INDEX]. • Check out the disc compatibility (p. 14). • Insert a disc with the recording side facing your camcorder (p.28). • The disc that case.) This is indicated on the image. • This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp,... the screen. • The spots appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p. 67) (DCR- This is distorted. • Clean the disc using a soft cloth (p. 104). DVD408/DVD808). [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] cannot be played back on a computer, etc.
... touch (VIEW IMAGES), then [VISUAL INDEX]. • Check out the disc compatibility (p. 14). • Insert a disc with the recording side facing your camcorder (p.28). • The disc that case.) This is indicated on the image. • This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp,... the screen. • The spots appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p. 67) (DCR- This is distorted. • Clean the disc using a soft cloth (p. 104). DVD408/DVD808). [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] cannot be played back on a computer, etc.
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...] 96 Cannot use Because of following settings [AUTO SLW SHUTTR] [SUPER NIGHTSHOT], [SCENE SELECTION], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [D.EFFECT], [SMTH SLW REC] [STEADYSHOT] [SMTH SLW REC]* * DCR-DVD408/DVD808
...] 96 Cannot use Because of following settings [AUTO SLW SHUTTR] [SUPER NIGHTSHOT], [SCENE SELECTION], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [D.EFFECT], [SMTH SLW REC] [STEADYSHOT] [SMTH SLW REC]* * DCR-DVD408/DVD808
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... EIA standards Usable discs 8 cm DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-R/ DVD+R DL Recording format Movie DVD-RW: DVD-VIDEO (VIDEO mode), DVD-Video Recording (VR mode) DVD+RW: DVD+RW Video DVD-R/DVD+R DL: DVD-VIDEO Still image Exif Ver.2.2*1 Recording time DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-R 9M (HQ): Approx. 20 ...min 6M (SP): Approx. 30 min 3M (LP): Approx. 60 min DVD+R DL: 9M (HQ): Approx. 35 min 6M (SP): Approx. 55 min 3M (LP): Approx. 110 min Viewfinder Electric viewfinder (color) Image device (ClearVid CMOS Sensor) DCR...
... EIA standards Usable discs 8 cm DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-R/ DVD+R DL Recording format Movie DVD-RW: DVD-VIDEO (VIDEO mode), DVD-Video Recording (VR mode) DVD+RW: DVD+RW Video DVD-R/DVD+R DL: DVD-VIDEO Still image Exif Ver.2.2*1 Recording time DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-R 9M (HQ): Approx. 20 ...min 6M (SP): Approx. 30 min 3M (LP): Approx. 60 min DVD+R DL: 9M (HQ): Approx. 35 min 6M (SP): Approx. 55 min 3M (LP): Approx. 110 min Viewfinder Electric viewfinder (color) Image device (ClearVid CMOS Sensor) DCR...
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...ohms) Audio signal: 327 mV (at the time of recording. *2The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows still image resolution ...Technology Industries Association). Files in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder's setting information at load impedance 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output impedance with less ...pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption DCR-DVD508/DVD908 During camera recording using the viewfinder with normal brightness: 4.5 W During camera recording using the...
...ohms) Audio signal: 327 mV (at the time of recording. *2The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows still image resolution ...Technology Industries Association). Files in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder's setting information at load impedance 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output impedance with less ...pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption DCR-DVD508/DVD908 During camera recording using the viewfinder with normal brightness: 4.5 W During camera recording using the...
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... the projecting parts Mass (approx.) 170 g (6 oz) excluding the power cord * See the label on the AC Adaptor for other specifications. Specifications (Continued) Mass (approx.) DCR-DVD508/DVD908 510 g (1 lb 1 oz) main unit only 590 g (1 lb 4 oz) including the NPFH60 rechargeable battery pack and a disc...
... the projecting parts Mass (approx.) 170 g (6 oz) excluding the power cord * See the label on the AC Adaptor for other specifications. Specifications (Continued) Mass (approx.) DCR-DVD508/DVD908 510 g (1 lb 1 oz) main unit only 590 g (1 lb 4 oz) including the NPFH60 rechargeable battery pack and a disc...