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Table of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803 26 Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) To use the flash To record in dark places (NightShot (DCR-DVD403/DVD803)/ NightShot plus (Except for recording/playback, etc ...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...
Table of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803 26 Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) To use the flash To record in dark places (NightShot (DCR-DVD403/DVD803)/ NightShot plus (Except for recording/playback, etc ...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...
Operating Guide
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.... • Do not use Color Slow Shutter function (p.59). • The NightShot/NightShot plus and Super NightShot/Super NightShot plus (Except for an off center subject See [SPOT FOCUS] on your camcorder. * Dolby Digital 5.1 Creater compresses sound effectively while maintaining high quality sound. It... as when shooting a backlit subject, the flash may not be played back with DVD recorders/DVD players compatible with your discs. To adjust the focus for DCR-DVD403/ DVD803) function (p.59). To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects To adjust the...
.... • Do not use Color Slow Shutter function (p.59). • The NightShot/NightShot plus and Super NightShot/Super NightShot plus (Except for an off center subject See [SPOT FOCUS] on your camcorder. * Dolby Digital 5.1 Creater compresses sound effectively while maintaining high quality sound. It... as when shooting a backlit subject, the flash may not be played back with DVD recorders/DVD players compatible with your discs. To adjust the focus for DCR-DVD403/ DVD803) function (p.59). To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects To adjust the...
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... indicators displayed. They are not displayed while recording. Upper left Upper Center Upper right Center Indicator ( ) is a reference page Meaning NightShot/NightShot plus (35) Super NightShot/Super NightShot plus (59) Color Slow Shutter (59) Warning (101) Bottom Center Upper left Indicator Meaning 5.1ch surround recording/ playback (34) Self-timer recording (59) Continuous photo...
... indicators displayed. They are not displayed while recording. Upper left Upper Center Upper right Center Indicator ( ) is a reference page Meaning NightShot/NightShot plus (35) Super NightShot/Super NightShot plus (59) Color Slow Shutter (59) Warning (101) Bottom Center Upper left Indicator Meaning 5.1ch surround recording/ playback (34) Self-timer recording (59) Continuous photo...
Operating Guide
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... default setting). • Do not cover the infrared port with your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. SUPER NS (DCR-DVD403/ DVD803)/SUPER NSPLUS (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803) (Super NightShot/Super NightShot plus) The picture will be recorded at a maximum of 16 times the sensitivity of NightShot/ NightShot plus (p.35) or [SUPER NS] or [SUPER NSPLUS] (p.59) function to...
... default setting). • Do not cover the infrared port with your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. SUPER NS (DCR-DVD403/ DVD803)/SUPER NSPLUS (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803) (Super NightShot/Super NightShot plus) The picture will be recorded at a maximum of 16 times the sensitivity of NightShot/ NightShot plus (p.35) or [SUPER NS] or [SUPER NSPLUS] (p.59) function to...
Operating Guide
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...effect) You can repeat the slide show by touching . The default setting is [ON] so that you can select the first picture for DCR-DVD92/ DVD602) See page 80. DEMO MODE The default setting is set the POWER switch to ON (p.35). When you have set to other ...(slide show . • You can view the demonstration in about 10 minutes.) - To cancel [SLIDE SHOW,] touch [END]. The scene is set the NIGHTSHOT or NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to (Movie) without inserting a disc. • The demonstration will be suspended in about 10 minutes, after you slide the disc cover OPEN switch. -...
...effect) You can repeat the slide show by touching . The default setting is [ON] so that you can select the first picture for DCR-DVD92/ DVD602) See page 80. DEMO MODE The default setting is set the POWER switch to ON (p.35). When you have set to other ...(slide show . • You can view the demonstration in about 10 minutes.) - To cancel [SLIDE SHOW,] touch [END]. The scene is set the NIGHTSHOT or NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to (Movie) without inserting a disc. • The demonstration will be suspended in about 10 minutes, after you slide the disc cover OPEN switch. -...
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... a long period. • This is not a malfunction. Set the NIGHTSHOT or NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to on. • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. Turn off your camcorder (p.24). Turn off your Sony dealer. Overall operations/Easy Handycam The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to...
... a long period. • This is not a malfunction. Set the NIGHTSHOT or NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to on. • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. Turn off your camcorder (p.24). Turn off your Sony dealer. Overall operations/Easy Handycam The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to...
Operating Guide
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...too dark on the screen, and the subject does not appear on the screen. • Set the NIGHTSHOT or NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to OFF (p.35). polarities correctly matching the +/- The color of your DVD device with the +/- Flickering or changes in this case (p.56). marks. • Remove any obstructions... with black paper. 92 Black bands appear when you use the supplied Remote Commander. • Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) The supplied Remote Commander does not function. • Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [OFF] (p.61). Remote Commander (Except for your...
...too dark on the screen, and the subject does not appear on the screen. • Set the NIGHTSHOT or NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to OFF (p.35). polarities correctly matching the +/- The color of your DVD device with the +/- Flickering or changes in this case (p.56). marks. • Remove any obstructions... with black paper. 92 Black bands appear when you use the supplied Remote Commander. • Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) The supplied Remote Commander does not function. • Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [OFF] (p.61). Remote Commander (Except for your...
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... use [EXPOSURE]. • You cannot use [WHITE BAL.] together with : - NightShot/NightShot plus - [SUPER NS] or [SUPER NSPLUS] - [COLOR SLOW S] 94 NightShot/NightShot plus - [SUPER NS] or [SUPER NSPLUS] - [COLOR SLOW S] • If you press . • If playback crosses 2 titles made automatically by your camcorder when is automatically set [PROGRAM AE], [EXPOSURE] is pressed, playback...
... use [EXPOSURE]. • You cannot use [WHITE BAL.] together with : - NightShot/NightShot plus - [SUPER NS] or [SUPER NSPLUS] - [COLOR SLOW S] 94 NightShot/NightShot plus - [SUPER NS] or [SUPER NSPLUS] - [COLOR SLOW S] • If you press . • If playback crosses 2 titles made automatically by your camcorder when is automatically set [PROGRAM AE], [EXPOSURE] is pressed, playback...
Operating Guide
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...with : - [PROGRAM AE] - [PICT. EFFECT]. • You cannot use [D. You cannot use [SUPER NS] or [SUPER NSPLUS]. • The NIGHTSHOT or NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch is set to ON. EFFECT] You cannot use [D. EFFECT] together with: - [SUPER NS] or [SUPER NSPLUS] - [COLOR SLOW S] - [FADER... - [SUPER NS] or [SUPER NSPLUS] - [COLOR SLOW S] - [D. Use NightShot/NightShot plus or [SUPER NS] or [SUPER NSPLUS]. • You cannot use [COLOR SLOW S] together with [PROGRAM AE]. EFFECT] - [WIDE SELECT] (DCR-DVD92/DVD103/DVD602/DVD653) 95 Troubleshooting EFFECT] [COLOR SLOW S] does not operate correctly. ...
...with : - [PROGRAM AE] - [PICT. EFFECT]. • You cannot use [D. You cannot use [SUPER NS] or [SUPER NSPLUS]. • The NIGHTSHOT or NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch is set to ON. EFFECT] You cannot use [D. EFFECT] together with: - [SUPER NS] or [SUPER NSPLUS] - [COLOR SLOW S] - [FADER... - [SUPER NS] or [SUPER NSPLUS] - [COLOR SLOW S] - [D. Use NightShot/NightShot plus or [SUPER NS] or [SUPER NSPLUS]. • You cannot use [COLOR SLOW S] together with [PROGRAM AE]. EFFECT] - [WIDE SELECT] (DCR-DVD92/DVD103/DVD602/DVD653) 95 Troubleshooting EFFECT] [COLOR SLOW S] does not operate correctly. ...
Operating Guide
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...DCR-DVD92/DVD602:3.4W DCR-DVD103/DVD653: 3.4W DCR-DVD203/DVD703: 3.5W DCR-DVD403/DVD803: 4.9W Viewfinder DCR-DVD92/DVD602: 3.0W DCR-DVD103/DVD653: 3.0W DCR-DVD203/DVD703: 3.0W DCR-DVD403/DVD803: 4.5W Operating temperature 0°C to + 40°C (32°F to the dark can have additional information such as your camcorder... K), [OUTDOOR] (5 800 K) Minimum illumination DCR-DVD92/DVD103/ DVD602/DVD653: 11 1x (lux) (F1.8) 0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot plus function)*3 DCR-DVD203/DVD703: 7 1x (lux) (F1.8) 0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot plus function)*3 DCR-DVD403/DVD803: 5 1x (lux) (F1.8)...
...DCR-DVD92/DVD602:3.4W DCR-DVD103/DVD653: 3.4W DCR-DVD203/DVD703: 3.5W DCR-DVD403/DVD803: 4.9W Viewfinder DCR-DVD92/DVD602: 3.0W DCR-DVD103/DVD653: 3.0W DCR-DVD203/DVD703: 3.0W DCR-DVD403/DVD803: 4.5W Operating temperature 0°C to + 40°C (32°F to the dark can have additional information such as your camcorder... K), [OUTDOOR] (5 800 K) Minimum illumination DCR-DVD92/DVD103/ DVD602/DVD653: 11 1x (lux) (F1.8) 0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot plus function)*3 DCR-DVD203/DVD703: 7 1x (lux) (F1.8) 0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot plus function)*3 DCR-DVD403/DVD803: 5 1x (lux) (F1.8)...
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Index (continued) N NightShot/NightShot plus ...... 59, 95 SUR MONITOR 66 S VIDEO cable 42, 78 S VIDEO jack 42, 78 T Telephoto 34 TIME/LANGU. (Language 69 Touch panel 22 Transmitter 41 Tripod ... 62 QUALITY 62 STILL SET 61 Strap Belt 113 SUMMERTIME 23 SUNSET&MOON 56 SUPER NS, SUPER NSPLUS 59, 95 Super Nightshot/ Super Nightshot plus .... 35 NIGHT SHOT, NIGHTSHOT PLUS 35 NORMAL 61 NS LIGHT (NightShot Light 59 Number of still images recordable on a disc 62 O OLD MOVIE 64 ONE PUSH 57 Operation confirmation...
Index (continued) N NightShot/NightShot plus ...... 59, 95 SUR MONITOR 66 S VIDEO cable 42, 78 S VIDEO jack 42, 78 T Telephoto 34 TIME/LANGU. (Language 69 Touch panel 22 Transmitter 41 Tripod ... 62 QUALITY 62 STILL SET 61 Strap Belt 113 SUMMERTIME 23 SUNSET&MOON 56 SUPER NS, SUPER NSPLUS 59, 95 Super Nightshot/ Super Nightshot plus .... 35 NIGHT SHOT, NIGHTSHOT PLUS 35 NORMAL 61 NS LIGHT (NightShot Light 59 Number of still images recordable on a disc 62 O OLD MOVIE 64 ONE PUSH 57 Operation confirmation...