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...sony.net/ Printed on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Additional information on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) -free vegetable oil based ink. 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...
...sony.net/ Printed on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Additional information on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) -free vegetable oil based ink. 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...
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Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this product. Otherwise, fire or injury may call upon your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Owner's Record The model..., San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. If you may result. Continued , 5 ACNo. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD408 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. DCR-DVD Serial No. For customers in hazardous radiation exposure.
Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this product. Otherwise, fire or injury may call upon your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Owner's Record The model..., San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. If you may result. Continued , 5 ACNo. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD408 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. DCR-DVD Serial No. For customers in hazardous radiation exposure.
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... generates, uses, and can use Sony discs or discs with two kinds of FCC Rules. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from your camcorder (Continued) Declaration of recording / playback..., we recommend that may cause undesired operation. For the State of the FCC Rules. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. special handling may not be used in a residential installation. For reliability durability of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD508 Responsible Party:Sony...
... generates, uses, and can use Sony discs or discs with two kinds of FCC Rules. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from your camcorder (Continued) Declaration of recording / playback..., we recommend that may cause undesired operation. For the State of the FCC Rules. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. special handling may not be used in a residential installation. For reliability durability of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD508 Responsible Party:Sony...
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...Take images of such materials may look different from a subject coming into the lens. Unauthorized recording of the sun only in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. The following marks are used in this manual are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect...to make sure the image and sound are subject to malfunction. The number value indicates the amount of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the model DCR-DVD508/ DVD908. • Disc in this manual were taken with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was ...
...Take images of such materials may look different from a subject coming into the lens. Unauthorized recording of the sun only in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. The following marks are used in this manual are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect...to make sure the image and sound are subject to malfunction. The number value indicates the amount of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the model DCR-DVD508/ DVD908. • Disc in this manual were taken with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was ...
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Remaining battery (approx.) Getting Started b Notes • When you do when charging 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 (approx.) Getting Started b Notes • When you do when charging 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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... outlet when using an NP-FH30, which you use a fully charged battery pack. Playing time Approximate time (min.) available when you use your camcorder in low temperatures. • The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use an NP-FH70/NPFH100 battery pack. • We... video light, it is recommended that you use your camcorder. Bottom: Recording time when recording with your camcorder, even when the power cord is disconnected from the The battery pack is closed 120 160 235 255 545 590 24 DCR-DVD508/DVD908 Battery pack NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied)...
... outlet when using an NP-FH30, which you use a fully charged battery pack. Playing time Approximate time (min.) available when you use your camcorder in low temperatures. • The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use an NP-FH70/NPFH100 battery pack. • We... video light, it is recommended that you use your camcorder. Bottom: Recording time when recording with your camcorder, even when the power cord is disconnected from the The battery pack is closed 120 160 235 255 545 590 24 DCR-DVD508/DVD908 Battery pack NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied)...
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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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... quick movements may appear with a block noise when you select the zooming level. Note that , up to 20 × zoom is performed digitally. 80× (DCR-DVD408/DVD808) Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically, and after that the image quality decreases when you want to zoom to a level greater...
... quick movements may appear with a block noise when you select the zooming level. Note that , up to 20 × zoom is performed digitally. 80× (DCR-DVD408/DVD808) Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically, and after that the image quality decreases when you want to zoom to a level greater...
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... use the built-in flash, or an external flash (optional) that is not on the screen, touch v/V to be set only during recording standby. DCR-DVD508/DVD908 B 6.1M ( ) Records still images clearly. 3.1M ( ) Allows you to reduce redeye before recording. Set [REDEYE REDUC] to ... activating the flash before the flash automatically flashes when there is changed to individual differences and other conditions. 68 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for still images. DCR-DVD408/DVD808 B 4.0M ( 4.0M ) Records still images clearly. 1.9M ( ) Allows you to [ 4.6M] ( ) (p. 39). • You can set (...
... use the built-in flash, or an external flash (optional) that is not on the screen, touch v/V to be set only during recording standby. DCR-DVD508/DVD908 B 6.1M ( ) Records still images clearly. 3.1M ( ) Allows you to reduce redeye before recording. Set [REDEYE REDUC] to ... activating the flash before the flash automatically flashes when there is changed to individual differences and other conditions. 68 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for still images. DCR-DVD408/DVD808 B 4.0M ( 4.0M ) Records still images clearly. 1.9M ( ) Allows you to [ 4.6M] ( ) (p. 39). • You can set (...
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...the maximum number of recordable images When the POWER switch is (Still) (DCR-DVD508/DVD908) 6.1M 4.6M 3.1M 2848 × 2048 ×... 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 ... 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 ...• When the picture ratio is changed to 16:9, the image size is (Movie)* (DCR-DVD408/DVD808) 64MB 128MB 256MB 2.3M 2016 × 1134 56 135 110 280 200 500...
...the maximum number of recordable images When the POWER switch is (Still) (DCR-DVD508/DVD908) 6.1M 4.6M 3.1M 2848 × 2048 ×... 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 ... 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 ...• When the picture ratio is changed to 16:9, the image size is (Movie)* (DCR-DVD408/DVD808) 64MB 128MB 256MB 2.3M 2016 × 1134 56 135 110 280 200 500...
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... • All numbers measured at the following setting: Top: [FINE] is replaced with another one. STEADYSHOT (DCR-/ DVD508/DVD908) See page 67. The number of Sony's ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced Imaging Processor). FLASH LEVEL See page 67. RESET Assign ...the aspect ratio 4:3 DCR-DVD408/DVD808 - [ 2.3M] in the aspect ratio 16:9 - [1.7M] in sequence even if the "Memory Stick Duo" is selected for image quality. STANDARD ( ) Records still images at the fine image quality level. Bottom: [STANDARD] is obtained by Sony Corporation. ZEBRA See page...
... • All numbers measured at the following setting: Top: [FINE] is replaced with another one. STEADYSHOT (DCR-/ DVD508/DVD908) See page 67. The number of Sony's ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced Imaging Processor). FLASH LEVEL See page 67. RESET Assign ...the aspect ratio 4:3 DCR-DVD408/DVD808 - [ 2.3M] in the aspect ratio 16:9 - [1.7M] in sequence even if the "Memory Stick Duo" is selected for image quality. STANDARD ( ) Records still images at the fine image quality level. Bottom: [STANDARD] is obtained by Sony Corporation. ZEBRA See page...
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...angle), then adjust the focus. • The focal distance information (the distance at close distance, down to about 45 cm (17 3/4 in.)*. * DCR-DVD408/DVD808: about 2 5/8 feet) for recording. z Tips • It is dark and hard to adjust focus) appears for wide angle and ...page 64 (OPTION MENU) t page 76 The default settings are using a conversion lens (optional).) - b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is useful to adjust the zoom for telephoto. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] t [END] in ...
...angle), then adjust the focus. • The focal distance information (the distance at close distance, down to about 45 cm (17 3/4 in.)*. * DCR-DVD408/DVD808: about 2 5/8 feet) for recording. z Tips • It is dark and hard to adjust focus) appears for wide angle and ...page 64 (OPTION MENU) t page 76 The default settings are using a conversion lens (optional).) - b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is useful to adjust the zoom for telephoto. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] t [END] in ...
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... is not correctly displayed. • Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to [OFF] (p. 67) (DCR- Continued , 93 Troubleshooting Use Super NightShot or [SUPER NIGHTSHOT]. The power is not a malfunction. Playing back on your camcorder You cannot play back a disc. • Turn the POWER switch to OFF (p. 38...recorded on other devices, edited on a computer, etc. Horizontal stripes appear on the screen. • Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to turn on your camcorder and press (VIEW IMAGES). • On the HOME MENU, touch (VIEW IMAGES), then [VISUAL INDEX]. • Check out the disc compatibility ...
... is not correctly displayed. • Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to [OFF] (p. 67) (DCR- Continued , 93 Troubleshooting Use Super NightShot or [SUPER NIGHTSHOT]. The power is not a malfunction. Playing back on your camcorder You cannot play back a disc. • Turn the POWER switch to OFF (p. 38...recorded on other devices, edited on a computer, etc. Horizontal stripes appear on the screen. • Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to turn on your camcorder and press (VIEW IMAGES). • On the HOME MENU, touch (VIEW IMAGES), then [VISUAL INDEX]. • Check out the disc compatibility ...
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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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...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-DVD508/DVD908 CMOS: 6.3 mm (1/2.9 type) Recording pixels (still, 4:3): Max. 6.1 mega (2 848 × 2 136) pixels*2 Gross: Approx. 3 200 000...movie, 16:9): 2 280 000 pixels Effective (movie, 4:3): 1 710 000 pixels 110 Effective (still, 16:9): 2 280 000 pixels Effective (still, 4:3): 3 040 000 pixels DCR-DVD408/DVD808 CMOS: 5.9 mm (1/3 type) Recording pixels (still, 4:3): Max. 4.0 mega (2 304 × 1 728) pixels*2 Gross: Approx. 2 100 000 pixels ...
...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-DVD508/DVD908 CMOS: 6.3 mm (1/2.9 type) Recording pixels (still, 4:3): Max. 6.1 mega (2 848 × 2 136) pixels*2 Gross: Approx. 3 200 000...movie, 16:9): 2 280 000 pixels Effective (movie, 4:3): 1 710 000 pixels 110 Effective (still, 16:9): 2 280 000 pixels Effective (still, 4:3): 3 040 000 pixels DCR-DVD408/DVD808 CMOS: 5.9 mm (1/3 type) Recording pixels (still, 4:3): Max. 4.0 mega (2 304 × 1 728) pixels*2 Gross: Approx. 2 100 000 pixels ...
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... Information Continued , 111 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 than...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 ...
... Information Continued , 111 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 than...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 ...
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.../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 DCR-DVD408/DVD808 490 g (1 lb 1 oz) main unit only 570 g (1 lb 4 oz) including the NPFH60 rechargeable battery pack and a disc Supplied accessories See page 21. AC ...
.../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 DCR-DVD408/DVD808 490 g (1 lb 1 oz) main unit only 570 g (1 lb 4 oz) including the NPFH60 rechargeable battery pack and a disc Supplied accessories See page 21. AC ...