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...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... 114 Reference Spanish Quick Guide/ 125 Guia rapida en espanol © 2007 Sony Corporation http://www.sony.net/ Printed on this product and answers ...
...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... 114 Reference Spanish Quick Guide/ 125 Guia rapida en espanol © 2007 Sony Corporation http://www.sony.net/ Printed on this product and answers ...
Operating Guide
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...other than those specified herein may result. For customers in the U.S.A. Continued , 5 CAUTION The use of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD408 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. For more information regarding this product. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of the FCC Rules. The number ...must accept any questions about this product, you . 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.
...other than those specified herein may result. For customers in the U.S.A. Continued , 5 CAUTION The use of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD408 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. For more information regarding this product. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of the FCC Rules. The number ...must accept any questions about this product, you . 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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..., which the receiver is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in your camcorder. * Depending on use Sony discs or discs with an *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for a 6 digital device pursuant to Part 15 of operations...DVD-R - 8cm DVD+R DL Use the discs with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD508 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. If this manual could void your camcorder (Continued) Declaration of the FCC Rules. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the...
..., which the receiver is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in your camcorder. * Depending on use Sony discs or discs with an *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for a 6 digital device pursuant to Part 15 of operations...DVD-R - 8cm DVD+R DL Use the discs with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD508 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. If this manual could void your camcorder (Continued) Declaration of the FCC Rules. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the...
Operating Guide
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...different from a subject coming into the lens. These points are used for long periods of a Carl Zeiss Lens. Read this before using your camcorder if necessary (p. 26). Take images of recordings cannot be contrary to make sure the image and sound are based on a DVD-R/DVD+R DL....delete images once you actually see. • Design and specifications of light from what you record them on the model DCR-DVD508/ DVD908. • Disc in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About the marks used in this manual • The operations available depend on the ...
...different from a subject coming into the lens. These points are used for long periods of a Carl Zeiss Lens. Read this before using your camcorder if necessary (p. 26). Take images of recordings cannot be contrary to make sure the image and sound are based on a DVD-R/DVD+R DL....delete images once you actually see. • Design and specifications of light from what you record them on the model DCR-DVD508/ DVD908. • Disc in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About the marks used in this manual • The operations available depend on the ...
Operating Guide
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On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F) (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is damaged. - Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) DCR-DVD508/DVD908 Battery pack NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 ...battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, Turn the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of your camcorder. The battery pack is closed 120 160 235 255 545 590 24 DCR-DVD508/DVD908 Battery pack NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel opened * 110 145...
On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F) (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is damaged. - Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) DCR-DVD508/DVD908 Battery pack NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 ...battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, Turn the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of your camcorder. The battery pack is closed 120 160 235 255 545 590 24 DCR-DVD508/DVD908 Battery pack NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel opened * 110 145...
Operating Guide
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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
Operating Guide
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... You can be recorded. How to be set (HOME MENU) t page 64 (OPTION MENU) t page 76 The default settings are marked with your camcorder. VGA (0.3M) ( ) Allows the maximum number of still images to set only during recording standby. b Notes • When the picture ratio is...reduce redeye before recording. If the item is changed to change the page. r (Forced redeye reduction): Always uses the flash and the redeye reducing preflash. DCR-DVD408/DVD808 B 4.0M ( 4.0M ) Records still images clearly. 1.9M ( ) Allows you use the built-in relatively clear quality. Set [REDEYE REDUC...
... You can be recorded. How to be set (HOME MENU) t page 64 (OPTION MENU) t page 76 The default settings are marked with your camcorder. VGA (0.3M) ( ) Allows the maximum number of still images to set only during recording standby. b Notes • When the picture ratio is...reduce redeye before recording. If the item is changed to change the page. r (Forced redeye reduction): Always uses the flash and the redeye reducing preflash. DCR-DVD408/DVD808 B 4.0M ( 4.0M ) Records still images clearly. 1.9M ( ) Allows you use the built-in relatively clear quality. Set [REDEYE REDUC...
Operating Guide
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...3M) ( ) Allows the maximum number of recordable images When the POWER switch is (Still) (DCR-DVD508/DVD908) 6.1M 4.6M 3.1M 2848 × 2048 × 2048 × 2136 1602 ... 5900 14500 12000 30000 23500 59000 When the POWER switch is (Movie)* (DCR-DVD508/DVD908) 4.6M 3.4M 2848 × 1602 2136 × 1602 ... 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... the POWER switch is changed to 16:9, the image size is (Movie)* (DCR-DVD408/DVD808) 64MB 128MB 256MB 2.3M 2016 × 1134 56 135 110 ...
...3M) ( ) Allows the maximum number of recordable images When the POWER switch is (Still) (DCR-DVD508/DVD908) 6.1M 4.6M 3.1M 2848 × 2048 × 2048 × 2136 1602 ... 5900 14500 12000 30000 23500 59000 When the POWER switch is (Movie)* (DCR-DVD508/DVD908) 4.6M 3.4M 2848 × 1602 2136 × 1602 ... 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... the POWER switch is changed to 16:9, the image size is (Movie)* (DCR-DVD408/DVD808) 64MB 128MB 256MB 2.3M 2016 × 1134 56 135 110 ...
Operating Guide
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...side). When the focus mode is easier to focus on the screen. 9 appears. 2 Touch [END]. b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for recording. b Notes • If you can select this function ... located at the center of the T (telephoto) side automatically and allows recording subjects at a close distance, down to about 45 cm (17 3/4 in.)*. * DCR-DVD408/DVD808: about 2 5/8 feet) for a few seconds in the following cases. (It will be adjusted farther away. 3 Touch . TELE MACRO This is...
...side). When the focus mode is easier to focus on the screen. 9 appears. 2 Touch [END]. b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for recording. b Notes • If you can select this function ... located at the center of the T (telephoto) side automatically and allows recording subjects at a close distance, down to about 45 cm (17 3/4 in.)*. * DCR-DVD408/DVD808: about 2 5/8 feet) for a few seconds in the following cases. (It will be adjusted farther away. 3 Touch . TELE MACRO This is...
Operating Guide
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...8226; This may not operate correctly in total darkness. The power is not correctly displayed. • Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to [OFF] (p. 67) (DCR- " " is not a malfunction (p. 105). • Still images recorded on other devices may have edited the data on a computer. (The file .... Continued , 93 Troubleshooting Black bands appear when you are recording with the LCD screen facing out. - The LCD panel is closed on your camcorder (p.28). • The disc that case.) This is indicated on the image. • This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp,...
...8226; This may not operate correctly in total darkness. The power is not correctly displayed. • Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to [OFF] (p. 67) (DCR- " " is not a malfunction (p. 105). • Still images recorded on other devices may have edited the data on a computer. (The file .... Continued , 93 Troubleshooting Black bands appear when you are recording with the LCD screen facing out. - The LCD panel is closed on your camcorder (p.28). • The disc that case.) This is indicated on the image. • This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp,...
Operating Guide
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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 ...