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Sony DCRDVD508 - Handycam DCR Camcorder Manual

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Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) -free vegetable oil based ink. 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 114 Reference Spanish Quick Guide/ 125 Guia rapida en espanol © 2007 Sony Corporation

Section	Page
Read this before operating your camcorder	5
Subject examples and solutions	11
Enjoying with your camcorder	12
What you can do with your camcorder	12
Choosing a disc	14
Using your camcorder	16
“HOME” and “OPTION” - Taking advantage of two types of menus	18
Getting Started	21
Step 1: Checking supplied items	21
Step 2: Charging the battery pack	22
Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time	25
Changing the language setting	26
Step 4: Preparing for recording	27
Step 5: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick Duo”	28
Recording/Playback	31
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 recording (Dual Rec)	37
Recording in dark places (NightShot)	38
Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects	38
Recording in mirror mode	38
Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3)	38
Recording the fast action in slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC)	39
Playback	41
Using PB zoom	43
Playing back a series of still images (Slide show)	43
Playing the picture on a TV	44
Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing)	46
Editing	50
(OTHERS) category	50
Deleting images	50
Dividing the image	52
Creating the Playlist	53
Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders	56
Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer)	57
Utilizing recording media	59
(MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) category	59
Playing a disc on other devices	59
Finding the right disc (DISC SELECT GUIDE)	60
Deleting all scenes on the disc (Formatting)	61
Recording additional scenes after finalizing	62
Customizing your camcorder	64
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
MOVIE SETTINGS	66
(Items for recording movies)	66
PHOTO SETTINGS	68
(Items for recording still images)	68
VIEW IMAGES SET	71
(Items to customize the display)	71
SOUND/DISP SET	72
(Items to adjust beep and the screen)	72
OUTPUT SETTINGS	74
(Items for when connecting other devices)	74
CLOCK/LANG	74
(Items to set clock and language)	74
GENERAL SET	75
(Other setup items)	75
Activating functions using the OPTION MENU	76
Using the OPTION MENU	76
Recording items on the OPTION MENU	77
Viewing items on the OPTION MENU	77
Functions set in the OPTION MENU	78
Using a Computer	83
What you can do with Windows computer	83
Installing the “First Step Guide” and software	85
Viewing “First Step Guide”	87
Using a Macintosh computer	87
Troubleshooting	88
Troubleshooting	88
Warning indicators and messages	97
Additional Information	101
Using your camcorder abroad	101
Maintenance and precautions	103
Specifications	110
Quick Reference	114
Identifying parts and controls	114
Indicators displayed during recording/playback	118
Glossary	121
Index	122