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...in the wrong direction, the terminal may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. Unauthorized recording of time may appear different from what you record them on a DVD-R. 4 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (not supplied) for trial recording (p.13). • Compensation ...Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Change the screen language before using a digital still camera, and thus may cause malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • Do not aim at dusk. To view your recordings on the model DCR-DVD403. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder...
...in the wrong direction, the terminal may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. Unauthorized recording of time may appear different from what you record them on a DVD-R. 4 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (not supplied) for trial recording (p.13). • Compensation ...Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Change the screen language before using a digital still camera, and thus may cause malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • Do not aim at dusk. To view your recordings on the model DCR-DVD403. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder...
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...Use the discs with marks listed below. • For reliability durability of the disc or your DVD Handycam. Wipe the disc from your camcorder. Do not heat the disc or use 8cm DVD-Rs, 8cm DVDRWs and 8cm DVD+RWs only. About the disc • You can use a sharp-pointed tool, such as ball...you use Sony discs or discs with an * for VIDEO CAMERA mark for vinyl LPs or antistatic splay, as a sticker on the LCD screen, open the disc cover and set the disc in your camcorder, press firmly until it in some situations using an oil-based marker with your DVD Handycam. * ...
...Use the discs with marks listed below. • For reliability durability of the disc or your DVD Handycam. Wipe the disc from your camcorder. Do not heat the disc or use 8cm DVD-Rs, 8cm DVDRWs and 8cm DVD+RWs only. About the disc • You can use a sharp-pointed tool, such as ball...you use Sony discs or discs with an * for VIDEO CAMERA mark for vinyl LPs or antistatic splay, as a sticker on the LCD screen, open the disc cover and set the disc in your camcorder, press firmly until it in some situations using an oil-based marker with your DVD Handycam. * ...
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... or 4:3) of Contents Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you can do with your DVD Handycam 10 Choosing a disc 13 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 16 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 17 Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your camcorder with ease 27 Recording with ease 28 ...ease 29 Preparation for playing back on a DVD player (Finalizing 30 Recording/Playback Recording 32 Playback 33 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 34 Recording To use zoom To record sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) To use the fl...
... or 4:3) of Contents Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you can do with your DVD Handycam 10 Choosing a disc 13 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 16 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 17 Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your camcorder with ease 27 Recording with ease 28 ...ease 29 Preparation for playing back on a DVD player (Finalizing 30 Recording/Playback Recording 32 Playback 33 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 34 Recording To use zoom To record sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) To use the fl...
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... use a tripod Playback To play back the images in sequence To use PB ZOOM Recording/playback To check the remaining battery To turn off the operation confi... for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 41 Playing the picture on a TV 42 Playback on DVD devices Making the disc compatible with playback on DVD players or DVD drives (Finalizing 44 Playing back a disc on DVD players,...DVD-RW/DVD+RW) Recording additional scenes after finalizing 50 Deleting all of the scenes on the disc (Formatting 51 Using the Setup items Using the Setup items 52 Setup items 54 CAMERA SET 56 Settings to adjust your camcorder...
... use a tripod Playback To play back the images in sequence To use PB ZOOM Recording/playback To check the remaining battery To turn off the operation confi... for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 41 Playing the picture on a TV 42 Playback on DVD devices Making the disc compatible with playback on DVD players or DVD drives (Finalizing 44 Playing back a disc on DVD players,...DVD-RW/DVD+RW) Recording additional scenes after finalizing 50 Deleting all of the scenes on the disc (Formatting 51 Using the Setup items Using the Setup items 52 Setup items 54 CAMERA SET 56 Settings to adjust your camcorder...
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... that it again on your DVD Handycam, depending on the disc type and the recording format (p.13). 11 In this manual, an 8cm DVD disc is a high capacity optical disc which enables you finalize** it. Enjoying with your camcorder (p.82). • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do not support a computer connection. * DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is described...
... that it again on your DVD Handycam, depending on the disc type and the recording format (p.13). 11 In this manual, an 8cm DVD disc is a high capacity optical disc which enables you finalize** it. Enjoying with your camcorder (p.82). • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do not support a computer connection. * DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is described...
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... (1) (p.41) (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803) Attached to the camcorder. Lens cap (1) (p.20) (DCR-DVD92/DVD602) Attached to the camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. 8cm DVD-R DMR30 (1) (p.13) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) AC...
... (1) (p.41) (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803) Attached to the camcorder. Lens cap (1) (p.20) (DCR-DVD92/DVD602) Attached to the camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. 8cm DVD-R DMR30 (1) (p.13) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) AC...
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... camcorder without any operation attempted for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 2 Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the sides of the cap (DCR-DVD92/DVD602). 3 Hold your camcorder ...SET], p23), the next time you turn on the power of your camcorder, the current date and time will be displayed on the LCD screen ... POWER switch to (Movie) or (Still), the lens cover opens up (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602). • After you have set to turn on the respective lamp. Green... Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your camcorder To record or play back, slide the POWER switch to turn off ...
... camcorder without any operation attempted for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 2 Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the sides of the cap (DCR-DVD92/DVD602). 3 Hold your camcorder ...SET], p23), the next time you turn on the power of your camcorder, the current date and time will be displayed on the LCD screen ... POWER switch to (Movie) or (Still), the lens cover opens up (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602). • After you have set to turn on the respective lamp. Green... Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your camcorder To record or play back, slide the POWER switch to turn off ...
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.... • Be careful not to malfunction. *DCR-DVD92/DVD602 3 Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder, then press the center of the disc until it may cause your camcorder to obstruct the operation with your camcorder (p.5). For details about pickup lens, see page 111... recognition process (step 4) does not start. 2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in the direction of your camcorder is turned off. Step 7: Inserting a disc A new 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW is required for recording (p.13). • Remove dust or fingerprints from the disc beforehand, using ...
.... • Be careful not to malfunction. *DCR-DVD92/DVD602 3 Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder, then press the center of the disc until it may cause your camcorder to obstruct the operation with your camcorder (p.5). For details about pickup lens, see page 111... recognition process (step 4) does not start. 2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in the direction of your camcorder is turned off. Step 7: Inserting a disc A new 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW is required for recording (p.13). • Remove dust or fingerprints from the disc beforehand, using ...
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...• During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? When the formatting is completed, you finalize it and information on page 51. 25 Proceed to step 7. 5 Select the recording format for about 8 seconds. The information on previously recorded areas may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •...scenes on the disc (Formatting)" on previously recorded areas appears for a DVD-RW, and touch . It may take some time to steps after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to your camcorder (p.72). It may take some time to use it . ...
...• During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? When the formatting is completed, you finalize it and information on page 51. 25 Proceed to step 7. 5 Select the recording format for about 8 seconds. The information on previously recorded areas may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •...scenes on the disc (Formatting)" on previously recorded areas appears for a DVD-RW, and touch . It may take some time to steps after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to your camcorder (p.72). It may take some time to use it . ...
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...after connecting your camcorder to a TV Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your player. while recording movies - To play back pictures recorded in 16:9 on a DVD+RW with a DVD player or a DVD recorder, they may appear rough depending on a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, the available... recording time may be shorter in the angle of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803) By recording in the ...
...after connecting your camcorder to a TV Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your player. while recording movies - To play back pictures recorded in 16:9 on a DVD+RW with a DVD player or a DVD recorder, they may appear rough depending on a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, the available... recording time may be shorter in the angle of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803) By recording in the ...
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... Green button 2 Press EASY. The EASY lamp turns off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder turns on in the center. Easy Handycam- Complete the preparations described in steps 1 to 8 (p.16 to page 32. 1 ...DVD-RW disc formatted in the direction of the camera settings are automatically adjusted optimally, which frees you turn on the power by sliding the POWER switch in VR mode, you set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation] appears. 27 using your camcorder with automatic settings Easy Handycam - using your camcorder...
... Green button 2 Press EASY. The EASY lamp turns off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder turns on in the center. Easy Handycam- Complete the preparations described in steps 1 to 8 (p.16 to page 32. 1 ...DVD-RW disc formatted in the direction of the camera settings are automatically adjusted optimally, which frees you turn on the power by sliding the POWER switch in VR mode, you set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation] appears. 27 using your camcorder with automatic settings Easy Handycam - using your camcorder...
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...;nalize it even when there is space to customize the settings above and finalize a disc, cancel Easy Handycam operation, then finalize the disc normally (p.44). • A DVD-R cannot be finalized. using your camcorder with automatic settings (continued) Preparation for details. 30 Therefore, you cannot record additional material on the disc...
...;nalize it even when there is space to customize the settings above and finalize a disc, cancel Easy Handycam operation, then finalize the disc normally (p.44). • A DVD-R cannot be finalized. using your camcorder with automatic settings (continued) Preparation for details. 30 Therefore, you cannot record additional material on the disc...
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... following steps. Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Easy Handycam- If you want to reuse a DVD-RW to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC adaptor during finalizing. • The shorter the amount of material recorded, the... longer it . using your camcorder with the DVD player, etc. Deleting all the scenes after canceling Easy Handycam operation (p.51). • Note that you cannot recover a scene once you format the disc, the ...
... following steps. Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Easy Handycam- If you want to reuse a DVD-RW to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC adaptor during finalizing. • The shorter the amount of material recorded, the... longer it . using your camcorder with the DVD player, etc. Deleting all the scenes after canceling Easy Handycam operation (p.51). • Note that you cannot recover a scene once you format the disc, the ...
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...bass. To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects To adjust the exposure for an off center subject See [SPOT FOCUS] on your camcorder. * Dolby Digital 5.1 Creater compresses sound effectively while maintaining high quality sound. A disc created by setting [FLASH LEVEL], or you will... be played back with DVD recorders/DVD players compatible with your discs. This may create a shadow. • You can be converted to 2ch to select a setting (DCR-DVD403/DVD803). Therefore, do not cover the infrared port with ...
...bass. To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects To adjust the exposure for an off center subject See [SPOT FOCUS] on your camcorder. * Dolby Digital 5.1 Creater compresses sound effectively while maintaining high quality sound. A disc created by setting [FLASH LEVEL], or you will... be played back with DVD recorders/DVD players compatible with your discs. This may create a shadow. • You can be converted to 2ch to select a setting (DCR-DVD403/DVD803). Therefore, do not cover the infrared port with ...
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... less than 15 minutes When you create a DVD menu/Photomovie, a confirmation dialog appears when you unfinalize it . Then, the DVD menu/Photomovie are deleted. The finalizing procedure differs depending on your camcorder when you record additional material. After finalizing..., the disc can play it back on other DVD players (DVD player/ DVD recorder etc.,) or the DVD-drive on the disc type. • Playback compatibility is...
... less than 15 minutes When you create a DVD menu/Photomovie, a confirmation dialog appears when you unfinalize it . Then, the DVD menu/Photomovie are deleted. The finalizing procedure differs depending on your camcorder when you record additional material. After finalizing..., the disc can play it back on other DVD players (DVD player/ DVD recorder etc.,) or the DVD-drive on the disc type. • Playback compatibility is...
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...it takes for finalizing. Step 5: Finalizing a disc (p.47) * You cannot follow using a DVDRW (VR mode). 1 Touch [DVD MENU]. 45 Step 1: Preparing for finalizing 1 Place your camcorder in a stable position. As the default, the date when the disc was first used is added as a thumbnail. • ...screen to view the thumbnails as a list when the disc is displayed with date as a disc title. A DVD menu is a DVD menu? Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. 2 Turn on the power by sliding the POWER switch down. 3 Insert the disc to be finalized...
...it takes for finalizing. Step 5: Finalizing a disc (p.47) * You cannot follow using a DVDRW (VR mode). 1 Touch [DVD MENU]. 45 Step 1: Preparing for finalizing 1 Place your camcorder in a stable position. As the default, the date when the disc was first used is added as a thumbnail. • ...screen to view the thumbnails as a list when the disc is displayed with date as a disc title. A DVD menu is a DVD menu? Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. 2 Turn on the power by sliding the POWER switch down. 3 Insert the disc to be finalized...
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... 4 of the "steps for a few seconds while finalizing the disc. • You cannot view a Photomovie with the DVDR/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) discs on your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC adaptor during finalizing. The disc title changes to the one you entered. 6 Touch [END...]. • When you made in steps from your camcorder again. Step 5: Finalizing a disc 1 Confirm the settings you have finished entering characters, touch . When using a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, flashes after the CHG (charge) lamp goes off. ...
... 4 of the "steps for a few seconds while finalizing the disc. • You cannot view a Photomovie with the DVDR/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) discs on your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC adaptor during finalizing. The disc title changes to the one you entered. 6 Touch [END...]. • When you made in steps from your camcorder again. Step 5: Finalizing a disc 1 Confirm the settings you have finished entering characters, touch . When using a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, flashes after the CHG (charge) lamp goes off. ...
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... sliding the POWER switch down to light up the (Movie) or (Still) lamp. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder. When using a DVD+RW If you use a double-sided disc, following the steps below if there is space to record on the disc. Recording additional ...operation. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC adaptor during operation. • A DVD menu and a Photomovie created during finalizing are deleted. • When you have created a Photomovie or a DVD menu in finalizing (p.44), the following steps are ...
... sliding the POWER switch down to light up the (Movie) or (Still) lamp. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder. When using a DVD+RW If you use a double-sided disc, following the steps below if there is space to record on the disc. Recording additional ...operation. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC adaptor during operation. • A DVD menu and a Photomovie created during finalizing are deleted. • When you have created a Photomovie or a DVD menu in finalizing (p.44), the following steps are ...
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...Proceed to the wall outlet. 6 Touch [YES] [YES], then touch when [Completed.] appears. • During the Easy Handycam operation (p.27), the screen in your camcorder. If you have finalized the disc, the previous records on finalizing remain on the disc. • Use an AC... with the original equipment, and then format it is recovered by sliding the POWER switch down. 3 Insert the disc to step 5. DVD+RW The [FORMAT] screen appears. If you have finalized the disc, the previous records on finalizing remain on other equipments. ...
...Proceed to the wall outlet. 6 Touch [YES] [YES], then touch when [Completed.] appears. • During the Easy Handycam operation (p.27), the screen in your camcorder. If you have finalized the disc, the previous records on finalizing remain on the disc. • Use an AC... with the original equipment, and then format it is recovered by sliding the POWER switch down. 3 Insert the disc to step 5. DVD+RW The [FORMAT] screen appears. If you have finalized the disc, the previous records on finalizing remain on other equipments. ...
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...disc or other devices with dual sound or stereo sound. The indicators in parentheses appear when the item is applied for both sides. • Your camcorder has a VBR encoding system (p.12) so when you record an object that moves fast, the time available for recording may appear with a block ... play back audio recorded using other basic settings (REC MODE/LCD/VF SET/USB SPEED, etc.) The default settings are marked with playback on DVD players or DVD drives (Finalizing)" (p.46). When recording on a double-sided disc, this value is selected. FINALIZE See page 44. DISC SET Settings for ...
...disc or other devices with dual sound or stereo sound. The indicators in parentheses appear when the item is applied for both sides. • Your camcorder has a VBR encoding system (p.12) so when you record an object that moves fast, the time available for recording may appear with a block ... play back audio recorded using other basic settings (REC MODE/LCD/VF SET/USB SPEED, etc.) The default settings are marked with playback on DVD players or DVD drives (Finalizing)" (p.46). When recording on a double-sided disc, this value is selected. FINALIZE See page 44. DISC SET Settings for ...