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Last Updated: 06/11/2007
DCR-DVD508
DVD Handycam® Camcorder
1. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns, battery and environmental
conditions. Designed for use with compatible Sony InfoLITHIUM® batteries.
2. Playback on all home DVD players, computers, DVD drives, and PlayStation® 2 and PlayStation 3
consoles cannot be guaranteed. Some players drives, and video game consoles lack the ability to read
due to the optical reflection standard of DVD-R/RW disks and/or due to encoding incompatibilities.
Refer to the specifications of your playback equipment for additional compatibility information.
3. Image size and files size may vary based upon the type and complexity of the image recorded.
4. Not all products with USB 2.0 connector may communicate with each other due to chipset variations.
5. Available storage capacity of Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO media may vary. A portion of the
memory is used for data management functions. Actual available memory in MBs is: 8=7.5, 16=15, 32=30,
64=61, 128=123, 256=220, 512=460, 1GB=940, 2GB=1.85GB, 4GB=3.66GB.
6.Use of Sony DVD-R/-RW/ RW/ R DL Media recommended. For third party media, confirm compatibility with
manufacturer.
7. Viewable area measured diagonally.
©2007 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, AccuPower, Clear Photo,
ClearVid, Handycam, InfoLITHIUM, like.no.other, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, Memory Stick Duo,
Memory Stick PRO Duo, NightShot, Remote Commander, SteadyShot and SwivelScreenare trademarks of
Sony. PlayStation is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment of America. Carl Zeiss and Vario-
Sonnar are trademarks of Carl Zeiss. PictBridge is a trademark of CIPA. Microsoft and Windows are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are property of their respective
owners.
Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are
approximate and may vary.
Screen Images Simulated
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Specifications
General
Imaging Device:
1/2.9" ClearVid™ CMOS Sensor
Pixel Gross:
3200K Pixels
Recording Media:
3" (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.
Dual Layer - HQ: 35 min., SP: 55 min., LP 110 min.
Video Actual:
2280K Pixels (16:9), 1710K Pixels (4:3)
Still Actual:
2280K Pixels (16:9), 3040K Pixels (4:3)
Audio
Recording Format:
Dolby® Digital 5.1ch
Convenience
USB Streaming:
N/A
SteadyShot® Image Stabilization:
Yes (Super; Optical)
Accessory Shoe:
Active Interface Shoe
White Balance:
Auto, Indoor, One-push, Outdoor
Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility:
Tested to
support up to 4GB media capacity; does not support
high speed transfer function; does not support
Access Control security function.
Still Image Mode(s):
JPEG
Minimum Illumination:
1.5 Lux (0 Lux with Super
NightShot® Infrared System)
Low Light Capability:
Super NightShot® System
Convenience Features
Easy Operation:
Yes
Fader Effects:
Black and White
Multiple Language Display:
Yes
Remote Control:
Yes
Slide Show Mode:
Yes
Titling:
N/A
Light/Flash:
Yes/Yes
Scene Mode(s):
Beach, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait,
Snow, Spotlight, Sunrise & Sunset, Twilight and
Twilight Portrait
Picture Effect(s):
Monotone, Pastel and Sepia
Digital Picture Effect(s):
Old Movie
PictBridge Compatible:
Yes
Inputs and Outputs
Analog Audio/Video Input(s):
N/A
Analog Audio/Video Output(s):
Yes (Multi A/V)
Digital Audio/Video Input(s):
Yes (via USB)
Digital Audio/Video Output(s):
Yes (via USB)
USB Port(s):
Yes (2.0 compliant)
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s):
N/A
Headphone Jack:
N/A
Microphone Input:
Yes (thru Active Interface Shoe)
Remote Jack:
Yes (Mini Plug)
S-Video Input(s):
N/A
S-Video Output(s):
Yes (optional accessory)
Hardware
LCD:
2.7" (211K Pixels) Wide (16:9) Hybrid Touch Panel
Clear Photo™ Plus LCD
Lens Type:
Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T*
Viewfinder:
Wide, Color (123K Pixels)
Docking Station:
N/A
6
4
7
Microphone:
Yes (Built-in 5.1ch)
Optics/Lens
35mm Equivalent:
40 - 400mm(16:9 Camera Mode), 49
- 490mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 40 - 400mm (16:9
Memory Mode), 37-370mm (4:3 Memory Mode)
Aperture:
f1.8 - 2.9
Exposure:
Touch Panel (24 steps)
Filter Diameter:
37mm
Focal Distance:
5.4 - 54mm
Focus:
Full Range Auto, Manual (Touch Panel)
Progressive Shutter Mode:
Yes
Shutter Speed:
Auto, 1/2 - 1/500 (Scene Mode)
Optical Zoom:
10X
Digital Zoom:
20X
Power
Power Consumption:
4.5W / 4.7W (VF/LCD)
Battery Type:
InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter
System (NP-FH60)
Power Requirements:
7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC
Adaptor)
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty:
1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor
Software
Operating System Compatibility:
Microsoft®
Windows® 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP
Professional
Supplied Software:
Picture Motion Browser v. 2.0
Video
Video Recording System:
DVD-Video/DVD-VR
Video Signal System:
NTSC color, EIA standards
Analog-to-Digital Converter:
N/A
Format(s) Supported:
MPEG2 (SD)
Dimensions
Weight:
1 lb 4 oz (590g)
Measurements:
2 7/8" x 3 /2" x 5 5/8" (70 x 87 x
142mm)
Supplied Accessories
Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (AC-L200)
InfoLITHIUM® Rechargeable Battery (NP-FH60)
Remote Commander® Remote Control (RMT-835)
A/V Cable (Stereo)
USB Cable
Application Software and USB Driver (CD-ROM)
Enjoy Handycam DVD
Optional Accessories
Wireless Bluetooth® Microphone with Center Channel
Capability (ECM-HW1)
High Grade A/V Cable with S-Video (VMC-30FS)
UPC Code:
027242701717
