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Last Updated: 03/06/2009

DCR-DVD408

DVD Handycam® Camcorder

1. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns 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

RW/ RW/ R DL Media recommended. For third party media, confirm

compatibility with manufacturer.

7. Viewable area measured diagonally.

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 SwivelScreen

are 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

Please visit the Dealer Network for more information at

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Specifications

General

Imaging Device:

1/3" ClearVid

™ CMOS

Sensor

Pixel Gross:

2100K

Recording Media: 3" (8cm) DVD (DVD-

R/DVD

-RW/DVD+RW/DVD+R DL) (sold

separately)

Recording and Playback Times: Single Layer -

HQ: up to 20 min., SP: up to 30 min., LP: up

to 60 min.; Dual Layer - HQ: up to 35 min.,

SP: up to 55 min., LP: up to 110 min.

Video Actual:

1430K Pixels (16:9), 1080K Pixels

(4:3)

Still Actual:

1490K Pixels (16:9), 1990K Pixels

(4:3)

Audio

Recording Format:

Dolby

Digital 5.1ch

Convenience

USB Streaming:

N/A

SteadyShot® Image Stabilization: Yes

(Electronic)

Accessory Shoe: Yes (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)

Convenience Features

Easy Operation: Yes

Multiple Language Display: Yes

Remote Control: Yes

Slide Show Mode: Yes

Titling:

N/A

Light/Flash: N/A / Yes

Scene Mode(s): Beach, Candle, Fireworks,

Landscape, Portrait, SpotLight, Sunrise &

Sunset, Snow, Twilight and Twilight Portrait

(Still Only)

Picture Effect(s): Monotone, Pastel and

Sepia

Digital Picture Effect(s): Old Movie

PictBridge Compatible: Yes

Low Light Capability:

Super NightShot®

Fader Effect(s): Black, White

SteadyShot® Image Stabilization:

SteadyShot™

Video

Video Recording System: NTSC color, EIA

standards

Analog

-to-

Digital Converter:

N/A

Format(s) Supported: MPEG2 (SD)

Video Signal:

NTSC color, EIA standards

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)

i.LINK® Interface:

N/A

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)

-Video Input(s):

N/A

-Video Output(s): Yes (optional accessory)

HDMI™ Connection Output(s):

N/A

Display

LCD Screen:

2.7" (211K Pixels)

Wide (16:9)

Touch Panel - Clear Photo LCD Plus™

Hardware

Viewfinder: Wide (16:9), Color (123K Pixels)

Docking Station:

N/A

Microphone: Yes (Built-in 5.1ch)

Optics/Lens

35mm Equivalent:

41.3

485 (16:9 Camera

Mode), 50.5-594mm (4:3 Camera Mode),

40.4

-404mm (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:

5.1

51mm

Focus: Full Range Auto, Manual (Touch

Panel)

Progressive Shutter Mode: Yes

Shutter Speed:

Auto, 1/2

1/500(Scene

Selection)

Optical Zoom:

10X

Digital Zoom:

80X

Resolution:

2MP

Lens Type: Carl Zeiss®

Vario

-Sonnar® T

Power

Power Consumption: 4.0W/4.2W (LCD/VF)

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 Term: 1 Year Parts; 90 Days

Labor

Software

Operating System Compatibility:

Microsoft®

Windows® 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP

Professional

Supplied Software: Picture Motion Browser

ver. 2.0

Dimensions

Weight: 1 lb 4 oz (570g) with DVD Media and

supplied battery

Measurements:

2 7/8" x 3 1/2" x 5 5/8" (70 x

87 x 145mm)

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

Enjoy Handycam Video

Optional Accessories

Wireless Bluetooth® Microphone with Center

Channel Capability (ECM-HW1)

High Grade A/V Cable with S-Video (VMC-

30FS)

UPC Code:

027242701731