Sony DCR-DVD508 Technical Manual
DCR-DVD508
DVD Handycam® Camcorder
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Powerful and practical, the DCR-DVD508 merges quality with performance. Letting you easily record to DVD-R/-
RW/+RW/+R DL (Dual Layer) media formats, there’s no better way to share your moments with everyone. A
professional quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T* Lens sees all so you never have to miss any detail ever again.
RW/+RW/+R DL (Dual Layer) media formats, there’s no better way to share your moments with everyone. A
professional quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T* Lens sees all so you never have to miss any detail ever again.
Step-up
3.0 Megapixel (Gross) ClearVid™ CMOS
Sensor
1/2.9" ClearVid™ CMOS Sensor with 2280K
(effective) pixels (16:9) provides stunning
detail and clarity with exceptional video (up
to 530 lines of horizontal resolution) and
still image performance. The Megapixel
technology enhances your digital videos
and digital still (3040K) photography
performance (4:3).
Sensor
1/2.9" ClearVid™ CMOS Sensor with 2280K
(effective) pixels (16:9) provides stunning
detail and clarity with exceptional video (up
to 530 lines of horizontal resolution) and
still image performance. The Megapixel
technology enhances your digital videos
and digital still (3040K) photography
performance (4:3).
DVD Format Video Recording
The DVD recording format delivers digital
picture and sound quality comparable to
that of MiniDV, but on DVD. Playback of the
DVDs couldn't be simpler. After finalizing
the disc in the camcorder, the disc can play
back in most DVD Players, computers and
even PlayStation® 2 and PlayStation 3
The DVD recording format delivers digital
picture and sound quality comparable to
that of MiniDV, but on DVD. Playback of the
DVDs couldn't be simpler. After finalizing
the disc in the camcorder, the disc can play
back in most DVD Players, computers and
even PlayStation® 2 and PlayStation 3
video game consoles .
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DVD-R/RW/+RW and +R DL (Dual Layer)
Compatible
The DCR-DVD508 is compatible with a
variety of DVD formats allowing the ease of
use and simplicity found in DVD Media. With
DVD+RW media there is not a need to
finalize the disc (minimum recording
required). Simply remove the disc and
insert the media into a compatible DVD
Player.
The DCR-DVD508 is compatible with a
variety of DVD formats allowing the ease of
use and simplicity found in DVD Media. With
DVD+RW media there is not a need to
finalize the disc (minimum recording
required). Simply remove the disc and
insert the media into a compatible DVD
Player.
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10X Optical/20X Digital Zoom
The optical zoom helps to bring the action
close up from far away. In addition, the
Digital Zoom interpolation means that
extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less
distortion than previous types of digital
zooms.
The optical zoom helps to bring the action
close up from far away. In addition, the
Digital Zoom interpolation means that
extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less
distortion than previous types of digital
zooms.
Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-
Sonnar® T* Lens
Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical
multi-layer coating for increased contrast.
This results in vivid image brilliance, true-to-
life color saturation and perfect renditions
of subtle tones. The additional T* coating on
the lens further reduces unwanted glare
and flare.
Sonnar® T* Lens
Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical
multi-layer coating for increased contrast.
This results in vivid image brilliance, true-to-
life color saturation and perfect renditions
of subtle tones. The additional T* coating on
the lens further reduces unwanted glare
and flare.
Dolby® Digital 5.1ch Recording
The DCR-DVD508 will record in Dolby
Digital 5.1ch surround sound with a built-in
microphone. By recording in 5.1 channel
surround sound you can now experience
your home movies with active sounds
coming from all directions. Enjoy your
personal home movies the way you
experienced them while recording.
The DCR-DVD508 will record in Dolby
Digital 5.1ch surround sound with a built-in
microphone. By recording in 5.1 channel
surround sound you can now experience
your home movies with active sounds
coming from all directions. Enjoy your
personal home movies the way you
experienced them while recording.
2.7" Wide (16:9) Hybrid Touch Panel Clear
Photo™ plus LCD (211K Pixels)
The 2.7" Wide (16:9) LCD screen provides
excellent viewing clarity with improved
resolution. The high resolution 211K pixel
LCD screen rotates up to 270 degrees for
multiple viewing angles providing sharp,
detailed images for monitoring or
playback, and the widescreen format
makes shooting in 16:9 mode and
composing shots even easier.
The 2.7" Wide (16:9) LCD screen provides
excellent viewing clarity with improved
resolution. The high resolution 211K pixel
LCD screen rotates up to 270 degrees for
multiple viewing angles providing sharp,
detailed images for monitoring or
playback, and the widescreen format
makes shooting in 16:9 mode and
composing shots even easier.
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Smooth Slow Recording
By increasing the record rate from 60 fields
per second (fps) to 240 fps for 3 seconds
allowing you to capture 3 seconds of fast
motion and play the video back in 12
seconds. This is great for analyzing a golf
swing or a viewing a bird in flight. In
addition, record an audio track to narrate
what is being seen during the video.
By increasing the record rate from 60 fields
per second (fps) to 240 fps for 3 seconds
allowing you to capture 3 seconds of fast
motion and play the video back in 12
seconds. This is great for analyzing a golf
swing or a viewing a bird in flight. In
addition, record an audio track to narrate
what is being seen during the video.
Memory Stick Duo™ Media Slot
Capture still images up to 2848x2136 (4:3)
resolution, directly onto Memory Stick
Duo™ Media for easy transfer to PCs for
emailing, printing or sharing with other
compatible Memory Stick® devices.
Capture still images up to 2848x2136 (4:3)
resolution, directly onto Memory Stick
Duo™ Media for easy transfer to PCs for
emailing, printing or sharing with other
compatible Memory Stick® devices.
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Super SteadyShot® (Optical) Image
Stabilization System
An advanced form of Sony's SteadyShot
Image Stabilization system that controls a
higher range of shake and vibration
frequencies. This optical stabilization
system achieves an even higher level of
smoothness without degradation of video
like some digital stabilization systems.
Stabilization System
An advanced form of Sony's SteadyShot
Image Stabilization system that controls a
higher range of shake and vibration
frequencies. This optical stabilization
system achieves an even higher level of
smoothness without degradation of video
like some digital stabilization systems.
On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons
For additional control of the camcorder, the
DCR-DVD508 features Zoom and Record
buttons on the frame of the LCD screen. This
allows the user more flexibility when
holding the camcorder, especially in
overhead or low angle shots.
For additional control of the camcorder, the
DCR-DVD508 features Zoom and Record
buttons on the frame of the LCD screen. This
allows the user more flexibility when
holding the camcorder, especially in
overhead or low angle shots.
USB 2.0 Interface
USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way to
connect your DVD Handycam Camcorder to
the computer for fast transfer of video and
still images to your computer for editing.
The camcorder can also be used as an
external DVD burner, convenient for
making copies of your DVDs or burning
edited movies.
USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way to
connect your DVD Handycam Camcorder to
the computer for fast transfer of video and
still images to your computer for editing.
The camcorder can also be used as an
external DVD burner, convenient for
making copies of your DVDs or burning
edited movies.
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One Touch Wide Angle Shooting
Easily switch between 16:9 and 4:3 aspect
ratios for shooting, with just the touch of a
button.
Easily switch between 16:9 and 4:3 aspect
ratios for shooting, with just the touch of a
button.
Progressive Shutter System
A mechanical shutter system that provides
progressive scan performance while
utilizing an interlaced scanning system.
Digital still images will be sharp and clear
with excellent definition.
A mechanical shutter system that provides
progressive scan performance while
utilizing an interlaced scanning system.
Digital still images will be sharp and clear
with excellent definition.
Active Interface Shoe
Provides a location directly on the
camcorder to which one may add optional
accessories while providing power and two-
way communication with those accessories.
Provides a location directly on the
camcorder to which one may add optional
accessories while providing power and two-
way communication with those accessories.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Super NightShot® Infrared System
InfoLITHIUM® Battery with AccuPower™
Meter System
Meter System
Manual Focus
Scene Selection Modes
Picture Effects
Fader Effects
Battery Information
Easy Handycam Button
Multi Lanugage Menu