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Sony Handycam DCR-DVD408 User Manual

Sony Handycam DCR-DVD408
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38
Recording
in
dark
places
(NightShot)
Infrared port
l
OFF- ·ON
N!GHTSHOT
Set the NIGHTSHOT switch
to
ON.
(~
appears.)
U Notes
The NightShot and Super NightShot functions
use infrared light. Therefore, do not cover the
infrared port with your fingers or other objects,
and remove the conversion lens (optional).
Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS],
p.
78)
when it is hard
to
focus automatically.
Do not use the NightShot and Super NightShot
functions
in
bright places. This may cause a
malfunction.
'Q'Tips
To record an image brighter, use [SUPER
NIGHTSHOTJ function (p. 81). To record
an
image more faithfully to the original colors, use
[COLOR SLOW SHTR] function (p. 81).
Adjusting
the
exposure
for
backlit
subjects
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects,
press BACK LIGHT to display
~.
To
cancel the back light function, press BACK
LIGHT again.
Recording
in
mirror
mode
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder
(CD),
then rotate it 180 degrees
to
the lens side
(@).
'Q'Tips
A mirror-image
of
the subject appears on the
LCD screen, but the image will be normal when
recorded.
Selecting
the
aspect
ratio
(16:9
or
4:3)
POWER switch
WIDE SELECT
To
select
the
aspect
ratio
of
the
movies
Turn the POWER switch until the
It:l1
(Movie) lamp turns on, and press
WIDE SELECT repeatedly
to
select the
desired screen aspect ratio.
'Q'Tips
Differences
in
the angle of view between 16:9
(wide) and 4:3 vary depending on the zoom
position.

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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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