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...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 114... Quick Guide/ 125 Guia rapida en espanol © 2007 Sony Corporation Additional information on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) -free vegetable oil based ink. http://www.sony.net/ Printed on this product and answers to frequently asked ...
...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 114... Quick Guide/ 125 Guia rapida en espanol © 2007 Sony Corporation Additional information on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) -free vegetable oil based ink. http://www.sony.net/ Printed on this product and answers to frequently asked ...
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... future reference. Continued , 5 For more information regarding this product, you call upon your Sony dealer regarding recycling of the FCC Rules. DCR-DVD Serial No. For customers in the U.S.A. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers... are recyclable. The number below . Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this product will increase eye hazard. Replace the battery with Part 15 of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony...
... future reference. Continued , 5 For more information regarding this product, you call upon your Sony dealer regarding recycling of the FCC Rules. DCR-DVD Serial No. For customers in the U.S.A. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers... are recyclable. The number below . Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this product will increase eye hazard. Replace the battery with Part 15 of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony...
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... For reliability durability of operations guides. - Notes on , the user is supplied with an *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for using your camcorder. However, there is connected. - "Operating Guide" (This manual) - CAUTION You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference ... DVD+R DL Use the discs with the computer connected (stored on the supplied CD-ROM) Types of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD508 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. For the State of the FCC Rules. b Note • Using a disc other than above may apply....
... For reliability durability of operations guides. - Notes on , the user is supplied with an *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for using your camcorder. However, there is connected. - "Operating Guide" (This manual) - CAUTION You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference ... DVD+R DL Use the discs with the computer connected (stored on the supplied CD-ROM) Types of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD508 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. For the State of the FCC Rules. b Note • Using a disc other than above may apply....
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... compatible equipment Be sure to insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the terminal will damage the terminal and may be used with your camcorder.) Viewfinder LCD screen "Memory Stick" (You cannot use it in color) that is grayed out is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed....Duo Adaptor. "Memory Stick Duo" (This size can be used only with a USB cable, be sure to the camcorder. • When connecting your camcorder. Battery • The camcorder is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are operational for ...
... compatible equipment Be sure to insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the terminal will damage the terminal and may be used with your camcorder.) Viewfinder LCD screen "Memory Stick" (You cannot use it in color) that is grayed out is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed....Duo Adaptor. "Memory Stick Duo" (This size can be used only with a USB cable, be sure to the camcorder. • When connecting your camcorder. Battery • The camcorder is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are operational for ...
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... a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in this manual • The operations available depend on the model DCR-DVD508/ DVD908. • Disc in any problems. You cannot delete images once you can use for long periods of recordings cannot be...8226; The illustration used in this manual are used for your camcorder (Continued) viewfinder. The following marks are based on the disc used in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Read this before using your camcorder if necessary (p. 26). The number value indicates the amount of...
... a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in this manual • The operations available depend on the model DCR-DVD508/ DVD908. • Disc in any problems. You cannot delete images once you can use for long periods of recordings cannot be...8226; The illustration used in this manual are used for your camcorder (Continued) viewfinder. The following marks are based on the disc used in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Read this before using your camcorder if necessary (p. 26). The number value indicates the amount of...
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Table of still images (Slide show 43 Playing the picture on a TV 44 Making the disc compatible with your camcorder 12 Choosing a disc 14 Using your camcorder What you can do with playback on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing 46 Editing (OTHERS) category 50 Deleting ...Preparing for recording 27 Step 5: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo 28 Recording/Playback Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam 31 Recording 34 Zooming 36 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording 36 Using the flash 36 Recording high quality still images during movie...
Table of still images (Slide show 43 Playing the picture on a TV 44 Making the disc compatible with your camcorder 12 Choosing a disc 14 Using your camcorder What you can do with playback on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing 46 Editing (OTHERS) category 50 Deleting ...Preparing for recording 27 Step 5: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo 28 Recording/Playback Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam 31 Recording 34 Zooming 36 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording 36 Using the flash 36 Recording high quality still images during movie...
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Table of Contents (Continued) Customizing your camcorder What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU 64 Using the HOME MENU 64 List of the (SETTINGS) category items 65 ... Guide" and software 85 Viewing "First Step Guide 87 Using a Macintosh computer 87 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 88 Warning indicators and messages 97 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 101 Maintenance and precautions 103 Specifications 110 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls 114 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 118 Glossary 121 Index 122...
Table of Contents (Continued) Customizing your camcorder What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU 64 Using the HOME MENU 64 List of the (SETTINGS) category items 65 ... Guide" and software 85 Viewing "First Step Guide 87 Using a Macintosh computer 87 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 88 Warning indicators and messages 97 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 101 Maintenance and precautions 103 Specifications 110 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls 114 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 118 Glossary 121 Index 122...
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... to recording, you can find a scene quickly using a VISUAL INDEX screen (p.32, 41) The VISUAL INDEX screen allows you want to do with your camcorder Your camcorder records image data on 8cm DVD*. b Notes • Still images can also be recorded only on "Memory Stick Duo." The disc does not wear out... valuable recordings are stored in empty areas on the disc so there is more convenient than video tape and far more versatile. Enjoying with your camcorder What you have to view.
... to recording, you can find a scene quickly using a VISUAL INDEX screen (p.32, 41) The VISUAL INDEX screen allows you want to do with your camcorder Your camcorder records image data on 8cm DVD*. b Notes • Still images can also be recorded only on "Memory Stick Duo." The disc does not wear out... valuable recordings are stored in empty areas on the disc so there is more convenient than video tape and far more versatile. Enjoying with your camcorder What you have to view.
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Connecting camcorder to a computer High-speed image transfer (p.83) Image data can be quickly transferred to view. Copying discs could not be easier enabling you to share ... devices (p.46). 13 Using the supplied software to edit and copy (p.83) Picture Motion Browser, the software supplied with your camcorder allows you want to a computer without requiring playback. Enjoying with your camcorder A recorded disc can be played back on a variety of devices Playback on a DVD device or DVD drive (p.46) You...
Connecting camcorder to a computer High-speed image transfer (p.83) Image data can be quickly transferred to view. Copying discs could not be easier enabling you to share ... devices (p.46). 13 Using the supplied software to edit and copy (p.83) Picture Motion Browser, the software supplied with your camcorder allows you want to a computer without requiring playback. Enjoying with your camcorder A recorded disc can be played back on a variety of devices Playback on a DVD device or DVD drive (p.46) You...
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The recordable time varies depending on both sides of the disc (p.103). Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Recording format for Mbps. • If you use a ... enables editing with 8cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R and DVD+R DL. VIDEO mode and VR mode Glossary (p.121) 14 Choosing a disc Your camcorder is compatible with your camcorder (deleting and rearranging the order of images). In this reduces the overall recording time. This technology causes fluctuations in the table show the...
The recordable time varies depending on both sides of the disc (p.103). Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Recording format for Mbps. • If you use a ... enables editing with 8cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R and DVD+R DL. VIDEO mode and VR mode Glossary (p.121) 14 Choosing a disc Your camcorder is compatible with your camcorder (deleting and rearranging the order of images). In this reduces the overall recording time. This technology causes fluctuations in the table show the...
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...- - - z - - - z *1 Refer to the instruction manual of your DVD device to its original empty state (p.61). Enjoying with your camcorder (p.28). *3 Finalizing is not finalized may cause the computer to play the disc in this manual Both 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 movie can be ...recorded on a side of DVD-RW. *2 Formatting deletes all recordings and returns the recording medium to see whether it with your camcorder Disc format features Disc types and symbols Figures in parentheses ( ) indicate page numbers. Deleting or editing recordings on other devices (46) z ...
...- - - z - - - z *1 Refer to the instruction manual of your DVD device to its original empty state (p.61). Enjoying with your camcorder (p.28). *3 Finalizing is not finalized may cause the computer to play the disc in this manual Both 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 movie can be ...recorded on a side of DVD-RW. *2 Formatting deletes all recordings and returns the recording medium to see whether it with your camcorder Disc format features Disc types and symbols Figures in parentheses ( ) indicate page numbers. Deleting or editing recordings on other devices (46) z ...
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...[DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p.60). 2Recording, playback, editing (See pages 31, 32, 41, and 52.) What you can do with your camcorder depends on the type of disc (p.15). 3Viewing on your camcorder (See pages 32 and 41) You can also connect it to a TV for viewing (p.44). Do you want to delete... or edit images on your camcorder? Using your camcorder 1Preparing (See page 21 to 30.) Select the disc that best suits your camcorder (p.28). Yes No For long recording * Select the recording format and format the disc on the next...
...[DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p.60). 2Recording, playback, editing (See pages 31, 32, 41, and 52.) What you can do with your camcorder depends on the type of disc (p.15). 3Viewing on your camcorder (See pages 32 and 41) You can also connect it to a TV for viewing (p.44). Do you want to delete... or edit images on your camcorder? Using your camcorder 1Preparing (See page 21 to 30.) Select the disc that best suits your camcorder (p.28). Yes No For long recording * Select the recording format and format the disc on the next...
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... device is , the more it first. Finalize The disc can be played back in some cases. But finalizing is free space left. Enjoying with your camcorder 4Viewing on another DVD device (See pages 46, 59.) To view a disc recorded on your dealer. 17 Unfinalizing allows you need to add recordings (p.62... a finalized disc depend on other DVD devices, you to finalize it takes time to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on disc type.
... device is , the more it first. Finalize The disc can be played back in some cases. But finalizing is free space left. Enjoying with your camcorder 4Viewing on another DVD device (See pages 46, 59.) To view a disc recorded on your dealer. 17 Unfinalizing allows you need to add recordings (p.62... a finalized disc depend on other DVD devices, you to finalize it takes time to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD device or consult your camcorder on disc type.
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... 60 FORMAT* 61 FORMAT* 62 UNFINALIZE 62 DISC INFO 59 (SETTINGS) category To customize your camcorder (p. 64). * You can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 31). " HOME" and " OPTION" - the starting point for operations with your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 19) Category B Categories and items of menus " HOME...
... 60 FORMAT* 61 FORMAT* 62 UNFINALIZE 62 DISC INFO 59 (SETTINGS) category To customize your camcorder (p. 64). * You can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 31). " HOME" and " OPTION" - the starting point for operations with your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 19) Category B Categories and items of menus " HOME...
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When you want to know something about the function of the turns orange. (HELP) button Continued , 19 To hide the HOME MENU screen Touch . Example: (OTHERS) category 2 Touch (HELP). Example: [EDIT] 2 Press (HOME) A (or B). (HOME) B 5 Continue operation by following the guidance on the screen. The bottom of each item on the HOME MENU - The HOME MENU appears. (HOME) A 3 Touch the category you want to use . HELP 1 Press (HOME). Enjoying with your camcorder Using the HOME MENU 1 Turn the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder. 4 Touch the item you want to use .
When you want to know something about the function of the turns orange. (HELP) button Continued , 19 To hide the HOME MENU screen Touch . Example: (OTHERS) category 2 Touch (HELP). Example: [EDIT] 2 Press (HOME) A (or B). (HOME) B 5 Continue operation by following the guidance on the screen. The bottom of each item on the HOME MENU - The HOME MENU appears. (HOME) A 3 Touch the category you want to use . HELP 1 Press (HOME). Enjoying with your camcorder Using the HOME MENU 1 Turn the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder. 4 Touch the item you want to use .
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AC Adaptor (1) (p. 22) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 83) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Power cord (1) (p. 22) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 44, 56) USB cable (1) (p. 57) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 117) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) (p. 22) 21 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder.
AC Adaptor (1) (p. 22) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 83) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Power cord (1) (p. 22) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 44, 56) USB cable (1) (p. 57) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 117) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) (p. 22) 21 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder.
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... the DC plug. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your camcorder. b Notes • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Step 2: Charging the battery pack 2 POWER switch 1 Battery DC IN jack 3 DC plug AC Adaptor Jack cover 4 CHG (charge) lamp Power cord 4 To... the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the AC Adaptor. Match the v mark on the DC plug with the v mark on your camcorder. Lift up and charging starts. Open the jack cover, and connect the DC plug of the arrow until it clicks.
... the DC plug. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your camcorder. b Notes • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Step 2: Charging the battery pack 2 POWER switch 1 Battery DC IN jack 3 DC plug AC Adaptor Jack cover 4 CHG (charge) lamp Power cord 4 To... the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the AC Adaptor. Match the v mark on the DC plug with the v mark on your camcorder. Lift up and charging starts. Open the jack cover, and connect the DC plug of the arrow until it clicks.
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...battery pack, Turn the POWER switch to 86 °F) 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 /off and zooming. The battery pack is damaged. - ...Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) DCR-DVD508/DVD908 Battery pack NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording time 65 70 70 90 90 90 140 150 150...
...battery pack, Turn the POWER switch to 86 °F) 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 /off and zooming. The battery pack is damaged. - ...Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) DCR-DVD508/DVD908 Battery pack NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording time 65 70 70 90 90 90 140 150 150...
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... change the POWER switch position. wall outlet immediately if any metallic objects. Continued , 25 Step 3: Turning the power on your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor. If you do ...]. POWER switch Getting Started 1 While pressing the green button, turn on , and setting the date and time Set the date and time when using your camcorder. • Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in the direction of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any malfunction occurs while using this...
... change the POWER switch position. wall outlet immediately if any metallic objects. Continued , 25 Step 3: Turning the power on your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor. If you do ...]. POWER switch Getting Started 1 While pressing the green button, turn on , and setting the date and time Set the date and time when using your camcorder. • Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in the direction of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any malfunction occurs while using this...
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...midday, set it to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 75). Changing the language setting You can change the on . You cannot operate your camcorder during this time. 26 To turn off automatically if you do not work correctly, adjust the LCD screen ([CALIBRATION], p. 108). In that the clock... is correctly set, then touch . b Notes • If you leave your camcorder without any year up to OFF (CHG). The clock starts. You can be cleared from the memory. z Tips • The date and time does not...
...midday, set it to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 75). Changing the language setting You can change the on . You cannot operate your camcorder during this time. 26 To turn off automatically if you do not work correctly, adjust the LCD screen ([CALIBRATION], p. 108). In that the clock... is correctly set, then touch . b Notes • If you leave your camcorder without any year up to OFF (CHG). The clock starts. You can be cleared from the memory. z Tips • The date and time does not...