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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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... Serial No. The number below . Regulatory Information Declaration of rechargeable batteries, call upon your Sony dealer regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD408 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is for future reference. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with the specified type ...result in the U.S.A. Model No. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only.
... Serial No. The number below . Regulatory Information Declaration of rechargeable batteries, call upon your Sony dealer regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD408 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is for future reference. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with the specified type ...result in the U.S.A. Model No. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only.
Operating Guide
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... to radio communications. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from your camcorder You can use Sony discs or discs with an *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for using your camcorder with the computer connected (stored on , the user is connected. - For the State...reasonable protection against harmful interference in order to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD508 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. This equipment generates, uses, and can use Your camcorder is subject to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on the...
... to radio communications. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from your camcorder You can use Sony discs or discs with an *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for using your camcorder with the computer connected (stored on , the user is connected. - For the State...reasonable protection against harmful interference in order to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD508 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. This equipment generates, uses, and can use Your camcorder is subject to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on the...
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... such materials may cause malfunctions. • Do not aim at dusk. Unauthorized recording of the sun only in each local language are used for your camcorder is T -coated to suppress unwanted reflections and faithfully reproduce colors. Also, the lens for illustrating the 8 operating procedures. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. Read... the amount of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in this manual • The operations available depend on the model DCR-DVD508/ DVD908. • Disc in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images.
... such materials may cause malfunctions. • Do not aim at dusk. Unauthorized recording of the sun only in each local language are used for your camcorder is T -coated to suppress unwanted reflections and faithfully reproduce colors. Also, the lens for illustrating the 8 operating procedures. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. Read... the amount of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in this manual • The operations available depend on the model DCR-DVD508/ DVD908. • Disc in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images.
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... (battery) release button pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the information is turned off. The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case. 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...
... (battery) release button pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the information is turned off. The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case. 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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...-FH30, which you use a fully charged battery pack. The battery pack is damaged. - On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F) (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is recommended). • The recording and ... Battery Info only). • The power will be shorter depending on the conditions under which only allows short recording and playback times, with your camcorder. DCR-DVD408/DVD808 Battery pack NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel opened * 110 145 235 545 * When the LCD ...
...-FH30, which you use a fully charged battery pack. The battery pack is damaged. - On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F) (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is recommended). • The recording and ... Battery Info only). • The power will be shorter depending on the conditions under which only allows short recording and playback times, with your camcorder. DCR-DVD408/DVD808 Battery pack NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel opened * 110 145 235 545 * When the LCD ...
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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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... 14 on the screen, touch v/V to 80 × zoom is performed optically, and after that , up to 20 × zoom is performed digitally. 80× (DCR-DVD408/DVD808) Up to 10 × zoom is performed digitally. 66 MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies) Touch 1, then 2. The right side of image quality...
... 14 on the screen, touch v/V to 80 × zoom is performed optically, and after that , up to 20 × zoom is performed digitally. 80× (DCR-DVD408/DVD808) Up to 10 × zoom is performed digitally. 66 MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies) Touch 1, then 2. The right side of image quality...
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...B 6.1M ( ) Records still images clearly. 3.1M ( ) Allows you 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 use the built-in relatively clear quality. If the item ...the picture ratio is changed to be set (HOME MENU) t page 64 (OPTION MENU) t page 76 The default settings are marked with your camcorder. r (Forced redeye reduction): Always uses the flash and the redeye reducing preflash. REDEYE REDUC (Redeye reduction) You can only select the image size...
...B 6.1M ( ) Records still images clearly. 3.1M ( ) Allows you 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 use the built-in relatively clear quality. If the item ...the picture ratio is changed to be set (HOME MENU) t page 64 (OPTION MENU) t page 76 The default settings are marked with your camcorder. r (Forced redeye reduction): Always uses the flash and the redeye reducing preflash. REDEYE REDUC (Redeye reduction) You can only select the image size...
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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 70...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 × ...110 280 200 500 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 [ 3.0M] ( 3.0M ) (p. 39). • You ...
...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 70...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 × ...110 280 200 500 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 [ 3.0M] ( 3.0M ) (p. 39). • You ...
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...numbers in the aspect ratio 4:3 b Notes • All numbers measured at the following setting: Top: [FINE] is selected for image quality. STEADYSHOT (DCR-/ DVD508/DVD908) See page 67. Bottom: [STANDARD] is selected for each "Memory Stick Duo." ZEBRA See page 67. FLASH LEVEL See page 67.... REDEYE REDUC (Redeye reduction) See page 68. 70 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). RESET Assign file number for image quality. • All numbers measured ...
...numbers in the aspect ratio 4:3 b Notes • All numbers measured at the following setting: Top: [FINE] is selected for image quality. STEADYSHOT (DCR-/ DVD508/DVD908) See page 67. Bottom: [STANDARD] is selected for each "Memory Stick Duo." ZEBRA See page 67. FLASH LEVEL See page 67.... REDEYE REDUC (Redeye reduction) See page 68. 70 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). RESET Assign file number for image quality. • All numbers measured ...
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...(p. 36) moves to the top of the screen. 1 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing on close distance, down to about 45 cm (17 3/4 in.)*. * DCR-DVD408/DVD808: about 2 5/8 feet) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 37 cm (14 5/ 8in.) To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to adjust focus...(It will be adjusted farther away. 3 Touch . displayed correctly if you are marked with B. b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is dark and hard to wideangle (W side). Functions set in the OPTION MENU Items you can adjust the focus...
...(p. 36) moves to the top of the screen. 1 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing on close distance, down to about 45 cm (17 3/4 in.)*. * DCR-DVD408/DVD808: about 2 5/8 feet) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 37 cm (14 5/ 8in.) To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to adjust focus...(It will be adjusted farther away. 3 Touch . displayed correctly if you are marked with B. b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is dark and hard to wideangle (W side). Functions set in the OPTION MENU Items you can adjust the focus...
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... operate correctly. • [COLOR SLOW SHTR] may have edited the data on a computer, etc. DVD408/DVD808). [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] cannot be played back on your camcorder and press (VIEW IMAGES). • On the HOME MENU, touch (VIEW IMAGES), then [VISUAL INDEX]. • Check out the disc compatibility (p. 14). •... turn off the power and then turn on other devices may not be operated. • Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to [OFF] (p. 67) (DCR- Still images stored on a "Memory Stick Duo" cannot be played back. • Still images cannot be indicated correctly when you have modified files...
... operate correctly. • [COLOR SLOW SHTR] may have edited the data on a computer, etc. DVD408/DVD808). [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] cannot be played back on your camcorder and press (VIEW IMAGES). • On the HOME MENU, touch (VIEW IMAGES), then [VISUAL INDEX]. • Check out the disc compatibility (p. 14). •... turn off the power and then turn on other devices may not be operated. • Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to [OFF] (p. 67) (DCR- Still images stored on a "Memory Stick Duo" cannot be played back. • Still images cannot be indicated correctly when you have modified files...
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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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... 211 200 (960 × 220) General Power requirements DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery 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 LCD with normal brightness... 7/8 × 3 1/2 × 5 5/8 in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder's setting information 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 equivalent to the ...
... 211 200 (960 × 220) General Power requirements DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery 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 LCD with normal brightness... 7/8 × 3 1/2 × 5 5/8 in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder's setting information 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 equivalent to the ...
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... 0 °C to +40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature -20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to change without notice. 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...
... 0 °C to +40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature -20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to change without notice. 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...