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Sony Handycam DCR-DVD408 User Manual

Sony Handycam DCR-DVD408
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Press
~
(flash)
repeatedly
to
select
an
appropriate
setting.
No indication (Auto flash): Automatically
flashes when there
is
insufficient ambient
light.
~
~
(Forced
flash): Always uses the flash
regardless
of
the surrounding brightness.
~
(i) (No flash): Records without flash.
U Notes
The recommended distance to the subject when
using the built-in flash
is
approximately 0.3 to
2.5 m
(1
to
8 feet).
Remove any dust from the surface
of
the flash
lamp before using
it.
Flash effect may be
impaired if heat discoloration or dust obscures
the lamp.
The flash charge lamp flickers while charging
the flash, and remains lit when the battery
charge
is
complete.
If you use the flash
in
bright places such
as
when shooting a backlit subject, the flash may
not be effective.
When attaching a conversion lens (optional) or a
filter (optional)
to
your camcorder, the flash
light does not emit light.
'Q'Tips
You can change the brightness
of
the flash
by
setting [FLASH LEVELl (p. 67), or you can
prevent the redeye by setting [REDEYE
REDUCl
(p.
68).
Recording
high
quality
still
images
during
movie
recording
(Dual
Rec)
You
can
record
high
quality
still
images
on
the
"Memory
Stick
Duo"
while
recording
a
movie
on
the
disc.
CD
Set the
POWER
switch to
tl
(Movie),
and press
START/STOP
to start movie
recording.
® Press
PHOTO
fully.
After you start recording, and before you
finish, you can capture up to 3 frames
of
still images from
your
movie.
I
Orange
color
o0
~
I boxes indicate the
l
I
number
of
I recorded images.
I
When
recording is
L-
....J
finished, the
color
changes to orange.
® Press
START/STOP
to stop movie
recording.
Stored still images appear
one
by one, and
the images are stored onto the
"Memory
Stick Duo."
When
mum
disappears, the
image has
been
recorded.
U Notes
Do not eject the "Memory Stick Duo" before
recording
is
finished and the still images are
stored on the "Memory Stick Duo."
You cannot use the flash during Dual Rec.
'Q'Tips
When the POWER switch
is
set
to
tl
(Movie), the size
of
still images becomes [::J
4.6M (16:9 wide) or 3.4M (4:3) (DCR-
DVD508IDVD908).
When the POWER switch
is
set
to
l1
(Movie), the size of still images becomes [::J
2.3M (16:9 wide) or 1.7M (4:3) (DCR-
DVD408/DVD808).
You can record still images during recording
standby
in
the same way
as
when the POWER
switch
is
set to Q (Still). You can also record
with the flash.
Continued'"
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Sony Handycam DCR-DVD408 Specifications

Imaging IconImaging
imaging device1/3" ClearVid™ CMOS Sensor
pixel gross2100K
video actual pixels (16:9)1430K
video actual pixels (4:3)1080K
still actual pixels (16:9)1490K
still actual pixels (4:3)1990K
Recording Media IconRecording Media
recording media3" (8cm) DVD (DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD+R DL)
recording and playback times (single layer)HQ: 20 min., SP: 30 min., LP 60 min.
recording and playback times (dual layer)HQ: 35 min., SP: 55 min., LP 110 min.
Audio IconAudio
recording formatDolby® Digital 5.1ch
microphoneYes (Built-in 5.1ch)
microphone inputYes (thru Active Interface Shoe)
Display IconDisplay
lcd2.7" (211K Pixels) Wide (16:9) Touch Panel
swivelscreen™ hybrid lcd displayClear Photo LCD Plus™
viewfinderWide (16:9) Color (123K Pixels)
Optics/Lens IconOptics/Lens
35mm equivalent (16:9 camera mode)41.3-485mm
35mm equivalent (4:3 camera mode)50.5-594mm
aperturef1.8-2.9
filter diameter37mm
focal distance5.1-51mm
Power IconPower
power consumption4.0W/4.2W (LCD/VF)
battery typeInfoLithium® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FH60)
power requirements7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
Dimensions and Weight IconDimensions and Weight
weight1 lb. 4 oz. (570g) with DVD Media and supplied battery
measurements2 7/8" x 3 1/2" x 5 5/8" (70 x 87 x 145mm)

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