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...by turning the equipment off and on use Your camcorder is subject to radio communications. Operation is subject to correct the interference by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD403 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. If this equipment. Connect the ...stored on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in accordance with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD203 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of Conformity Declaration of the FCC Rules. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies ...
...by turning the equipment off and on use Your camcorder is subject to radio communications. Operation is subject to correct the interference by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD403 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. If this equipment. Connect the ...stored on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in accordance with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD203 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of Conformity Declaration of the FCC Rules. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies ...
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...8226; TV color systems differ depending on a DVD-R. Change the screen language before using a digital still camera, and thus may be copyrighted. To view your camcorder. Unauthorized recording of the sun only in each local language are used on the model DCR-DVD403. On this manual • The images of...your camcorder to the copyright laws. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • Do not aim at dusk. Take pictures of such materials may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in Germany, and Sony Corporation...
...8226; TV color systems differ depending on a DVD-R. Change the screen language before using a digital still camera, and thus may be copyrighted. To view your camcorder. Unauthorized recording of the sun only in each local language are used on the model DCR-DVD403. On this manual • The images of...your camcorder to the copyright laws. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • Do not aim at dusk. Take pictures of such materials may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in Germany, and Sony Corporation...
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... 3: Turning the power on, and holding your DVD Handycam What you can do 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 DCR-DVD403/DVD803)) 6 Table of Contents Enjoying with your camcorder 20 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen...
... 3: Turning the power on, and holding your DVD Handycam What you can do 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 DCR-DVD403/DVD803)) 6 Table of Contents Enjoying with your camcorder 20 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen...
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.../DVD602) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.41) (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803) Attached to the camcorder. Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items are not included, contact your camcorder. If any of the following items supplied with your nearest Sony dealer. 8cm DVD-R DMR30 (1) (p.13) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) AC Adaptor (1) (p.17) Power cord...
.../DVD602) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.41) (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803) Attached to the camcorder. Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items are not included, contact your camcorder. If any of the following items supplied with your nearest Sony dealer. 8cm DVD-R DMR30 (1) (p.13) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) AC Adaptor (1) (p.17) Power cord...
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...when charging the battery pack. Step 2: Charging the battery pack (continued) To remove a battery pack Slide the BATT release button in the direction of your camcorder, then remove the battery pack (). Charging time (full charge) Approximate time (min.) required when you record under the following conditions: Top: When the... 80 90 90 145 165 170 For DCR-DVD203/DVD703 Battery pack NP-FP50 (supplied) NP-FP70 NP-FP90 Continuous recording time 75 85 90 160 180 190 290 320 345 Typical recording time 35 40 40 70 85 90 140 155 170 For DCR-DVD403/DVD803 Battery pack NP-FP50 NP-FP70...
...when charging the battery pack. Step 2: Charging the battery pack (continued) To remove a battery pack Slide the BATT release button in the direction of your camcorder, then remove the battery pack (). Charging time (full charge) Approximate time (min.) required when you record under the following conditions: Top: When the... 80 90 90 145 165 170 For DCR-DVD203/DVD703 Battery pack NP-FP50 (supplied) NP-FP70 NP-FP90 Continuous recording time 75 85 90 160 180 190 290 320 345 Typical recording time 35 40 40 70 85 90 140 155 170 For DCR-DVD403/DVD803 Battery pack NP-FP50 NP-FP70...
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... . On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured with any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. PRECAUTION • Even if your camcorder. The battery pack is fully discharged. (For BATTERY INFO only.) • The power will not be correctly displayed under which you use an NP...LCD screen closed 125 NP-FP70 225 265 NP-FP90 400 475 For DCR-DVD203/DVD703 Battery pack NP-FP50 (supplied) LCD screen opened* 90 LCD screen closed 110 NP-FP70 190 235 NP-FP90 345 415 For DCR-DVD403/DVD803 Battery pack LCD screen opened* LCD screen closed NP-FP50 90...
... . On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured with any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. PRECAUTION • Even if your camcorder. The battery pack is fully discharged. (For BATTERY INFO only.) • The power will not be correctly displayed under which you use an NP...LCD screen closed 125 NP-FP70 225 265 NP-FP90 400 475 For DCR-DVD203/DVD703 Battery pack NP-FP50 (supplied) LCD screen opened* 90 LCD screen closed 110 NP-FP70 190 235 NP-FP90 345 415 For DCR-DVD403/DVD803 Battery pack LCD screen opened* LCD screen closed NP-FP50 90...
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..., refer to the instruction manual supplied with your camcorder, Dolby Digital 5.1 Creater*, you want to zoom to a level greater than the following: (optical zoom) DCR-DVD92/DVD103/ DVD602/DVD653 20 × DCR-DVD203/DVD703 12 × DCR-DVD403/DVD803 10 × To record sound with the... record sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording)(Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803 You can enjoy exciting and powerful sound. Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 Using your microphone and [EXT SUR MIC] (p.66). DCR-DVD403/DVD803 You can record audio in the 5.1ch surround sound**...
..., refer to the instruction manual supplied with your camcorder, Dolby Digital 5.1 Creater*, you want to zoom to a level greater than the following: (optical zoom) DCR-DVD92/DVD103/ DVD602/DVD653 20 × DCR-DVD203/DVD703 12 × DCR-DVD403/DVD803 10 × To record sound with the... record sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording)(Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803 You can enjoy exciting and powerful sound. Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 Using your microphone and [EXT SUR MIC] (p.66). DCR-DVD403/DVD803 You can record audio in the 5.1ch surround sound**...
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... is complete. • If you can change the brightness of the flash by setting [REDEYE REDUC] (DCR-DVD403/DVD803), or [FLASH MODE] (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803) (p.58). Recording/Playback • appears while recording or playing back in 5.1ch mode, however the 5.1ch...have 5.1ch surround system such as a home theater, you will be converted to 2ch to be played back with DVD recorders/DVD players compatible with your camcorder. * Dolby Digital 5.1 Creater compresses sound effectively while maintaining high quality sound. To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects...
... is complete. • If you can change the brightness of the flash by setting [REDEYE REDUC] (DCR-DVD403/DVD803), or [FLASH MODE] (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803) (p.58). Recording/Playback • appears while recording or playing back in 5.1ch mode, however the 5.1ch...have 5.1ch surround system such as a home theater, you will be converted to 2ch to be played back with DVD recorders/DVD players compatible with your camcorder. * Dolby Digital 5.1 Creater compresses sound effectively while maintaining high quality sound. To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects...
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... mm ) to 5 times the original size. Playback To play back the images in mirror mode Open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to magnify. Magnify the picture with T (Telephoto). Magnification can magnify pictures from about 1.1...• A mirror-image of the screw must be normal when recorded. A frame appears on page 56. Functions used for recording/playback, etc.(continued) DCR-DVD403/DVD803: Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803: 36 To fix the exposure for the selected subject See [SPOT METER] on the LCD screen.
... mm ) to 5 times the original size. Playback To play back the images in mirror mode Open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to magnify. Magnify the picture with T (Telephoto). Magnification can magnify pictures from about 1.1...• A mirror-image of the screw must be normal when recorded. A frame appears on page 56. Functions used for recording/playback, etc.(continued) DCR-DVD403/DVD803: Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803: 36 To fix the exposure for the selected subject See [SPOT METER] on the LCD screen.
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...Telephoto). If you press this information is connected, it takes precedence over the internal microphone (p.81). Built-in stereo microphone (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803) When an external microphone (optional) is displayed for about 7 seconds. Recording capacity (approx.) Remaining battery (approx.) Other part names and ...(p.81). Remote sensor (Except for DCRDVD92/DVD602) Point the Remote Commander (p.41) towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder. REC lamp The REC lamp lights up to OFF (CHG), and then press DISP/BATT INFO . To turn off...
...Telephoto). If you press this information is connected, it takes precedence over the internal microphone (p.81). Built-in stereo microphone (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803) When an external microphone (optional) is displayed for about 7 seconds. Recording capacity (approx.) Remaining battery (approx.) Other part names and ...(p.81). Remote sensor (Except for DCRDVD92/DVD602) Point the Remote Commander (p.41) towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder. REC lamp The REC lamp lights up to OFF (CHG), and then press DISP/BATT INFO . To turn off...
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... status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording) Counter (hour: minute: second) Disc type (13) Recording format of a DVD-RW (13) Remaining time of the disc (approx.) (68) Review button (38) Displays the most recently recorded image. Viewing still images 60min...to return to standby. Personal Menu button (52) Viewing movies Image size (Except for DCR-DVD92/ DVD103/DVD602/DVD653) (62) 2016 × 1512 (DCR-DVD403/DVD803)/ 1152 × 864(DCR-DVD203/DVD703), or 640 × 480) Quality ([FINE] or [STD]) (62) The...
... status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording) Counter (hour: minute: second) Disc type (13) Recording format of a DVD-RW (13) Remaining time of the disc (approx.) (68) Review button (38) Displays the most recently recorded image. Viewing still images 60min...to return to standby. Personal Menu button (52) Viewing movies Image size (Except for DCR-DVD92/ DVD103/DVD602/DVD653) (62) 2016 × 1512 (DCR-DVD403/DVD803)/ 1152 × 864(DCR-DVD203/DVD703), or 640 × 480) Quality ([FINE] or [STD]) (62) The...
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...(wide angle) to adjust the zoom for more than 5 minutes. ON Flashes to [AUTO] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for recording. AUTO Flashes automatically. FLASH SET You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it to [ON] (the default setting). ...-in flash (DCR-DVD403/DVD803) or an external flash (optional) that is about 1 cm (about 1/2 inch) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto. • The setting returns to [AUTO] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder. FLASH MODE...
...(wide angle) to adjust the zoom for more than 5 minutes. ON Flashes to [AUTO] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for recording. AUTO Flashes automatically. FLASH SET You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it to [ON] (the default setting). ...-in flash (DCR-DVD403/DVD803) or an external flash (optional) that is about 1 cm (about 1/2 inch) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto. • The setting returns to [AUTO] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder. FLASH MODE...
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...Makes the flash level lower. • The setting returns to [NORMAL] when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. REDEYE REDUC (DCR-DVD403/ DVD803) You can prevent redeye by setting [NS LIGHT], which emits infrared light (invisible), to [ON] (the default ...64257;ngers or other conditions. • The setting returns to [OFF] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for DCR-DVD403/DVD803) (Super NightShot/Super NightShot plus) The picture will be recorded at this time. You can make the image color deeper ...
...Makes the flash level lower. • The setting returns to [NORMAL] when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. REDEYE REDUC (DCR-DVD403/ DVD803) You can prevent redeye by setting [NS LIGHT], which emits infrared light (invisible), to [ON] (the default ...64257;ngers or other conditions. • The setting returns to [OFF] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for DCR-DVD403/DVD803) (Super NightShot/Super NightShot plus) The picture will be recorded at this time. You can make the image color deeper ...
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...STOP to record movies, or PHOTO to zoom greater than optical zoom magnification listed as below: (optical zoom) DCR-DVD92/DVD103/ 20 × DVD602/DVD653 DCR-DVD203/DVD703 12 × DCR-DVD403/DVD803 10 × While recording on a 16:9 wide TV in full screen mode. When viewed on the LCD screen...DIGITAL ZOOM You can also use the self-timer with [16:9 WIDE] selected. The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. For DCR-DVD403/DVD803 OFF Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically. 20 × Up to 10 × zoom is performed digitally. To ...
...STOP to record movies, or PHOTO to zoom greater than optical zoom magnification listed as below: (optical zoom) DCR-DVD92/DVD103/ 20 × DVD602/DVD653 DCR-DVD203/DVD703 12 × DCR-DVD403/DVD803 10 × While recording on a 16:9 wide TV in full screen mode. When viewed on the LCD screen...DIGITAL ZOOM You can also use the self-timer with [16:9 WIDE] selected. The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. For DCR-DVD403/DVD803 OFF Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically. 20 × Up to 10 × zoom is performed digitally. To ...
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.../IMAGE SIZE, etc.) The default settings are selected. NORMAL ( ) Record still images continuously at approximately 0.5 second intervals. DCR-DVD203/DVD703 1152 × 864 : 4 images 640 × 480 : 13 images DCR-DVD403/DVD803 2016 × 1512 : 3 images 640 × 480 : 21 images EXP. Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OLD ... OFF Select this when not recording continuously. When you see pictures on the TV screen may differ depending on a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, the available recording time may be recorded in parentheses appear when the items are marked with different exposures at ...
.../IMAGE SIZE, etc.) The default settings are selected. NORMAL ( ) Record still images continuously at approximately 0.5 second intervals. DCR-DVD203/DVD703 1152 × 864 : 4 images 640 × 480 : 13 images DCR-DVD403/DVD803 2016 × 1512 : 3 images 640 × 480 : 21 images EXP. Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OLD ... OFF Select this when not recording continuously. When you see pictures on the TV screen may differ depending on a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, the available recording time may be recorded in parentheses appear when the items are marked with different exposures at ...
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... a disc (approx.) 2016× 1512* 1152× 864** 640× 480 DVD-R DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) DVD-RW (VR mode) DVD+RW 810 1750 850 1850 850 1850 740 1450 2150 4100 2250 4300 2250 4300 1650 2600 Top:[FINE] / Bottom:[STANDARD] *DCR-DVD403/DVD803 **DCR-DVD203/DVD703 5100 8100 5400 8600 5400 8600 2950 3800 • The...
... a disc (approx.) 2016× 1512* 1152× 864** 640× 480 DVD-R DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) DVD-RW (VR mode) DVD+RW 810 1750 850 1850 850 1850 740 1450 2150 4100 2250 4300 2250 4300 1650 2600 Top:[FINE] / Bottom:[STANDARD] *DCR-DVD403/DVD803 **DCR-DVD203/DVD703 5100 8100 5400 8600 5400 8600 2950 3800 • The...
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... accessory. • You cannot use an external flash (optional) and the built-in flash at the same time (DCR-DVD403/DVD803). • When an external microphone (optional) is connected, it to connect external devices Pull up the shoe cover. The accessory...for fixing the installed accessory securely. DCR-DVD403/DVD803: Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803: Extend the view finder, then remove the shoe cover. Active Interface Shoe The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder. Jacks to the end, and then ...
... accessory. • You cannot use an external flash (optional) and the built-in flash at the same time (DCR-DVD403/DVD803). • When an external microphone (optional) is connected, it to connect external devices Pull up the shoe cover. The accessory...for fixing the installed accessory securely. DCR-DVD403/DVD803: Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803: Extend the view finder, then remove the shoe cover. Active Interface Shoe The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder. Jacks to the end, and then ...
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...paused. • Have spare battery packs ready for two or three times the expected recording time, and make trial recordings on a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (optional) before making the actual recording. • Do not expose the battery pack to the operating conditions of time you use...The battery pack is not water-resistant. * Supplied with DCR-DVD403/DVD803, optional accessory for the models except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803. ** Optional accessory for a long time or left in a fully charged state, or the battery pack is used in your camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor/ charger (optional). "InfoLITHIUM" ...
...paused. • Have spare battery packs ready for two or three times the expected recording time, and make trial recordings on a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (optional) before making the actual recording. • Do not expose the battery pack to the operating conditions of time you use...The battery pack is not water-resistant. * Supplied with DCR-DVD403/DVD803, optional accessory for the models except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803. ** Optional accessory for a long time or left in a fully charged state, or the battery pack is used in your camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor/ charger (optional). "InfoLITHIUM" ...
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.../DVD602 format Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator DCR-DVD103/DVD203/ DVD403/DVD653/DVD703/ DVD803 Dolby Digital 2/5.1ch Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable discs 8cm DVD-R/DVD-RW/ DVD+RW Recording format Movie DVD-R:DVD-VIDEO DVD-RW:DVD-VIDEO (VIDEO mode), DVDVideoRecording (VR mode) DVD+RW:DVD+RW Video Still image Exif *1 Ver.2.2 Recording/ playback...
.../DVD602 format Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator DCR-DVD103/DVD203/ DVD403/DVD653/DVD703/ DVD803 Dolby Digital 2/5.1ch Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable discs 8cm DVD-R/DVD-RW/ DVD+RW Recording format Movie DVD-R:DVD-VIDEO DVD-RW:DVD-VIDEO (VIDEO mode), DVDVideoRecording (VR mode) DVD+RW:DVD+RW Video Still image Exif *1 Ver.2.2 Recording/ playback...
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...) (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) 0 lx (lux) (in this format can be seen due to the dark can have additional information such as your camcorder's setting information at Load impedance 47 kΩ (kilohms...
...) (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) 0 lx (lux) (in this format can be seen due to the dark can have additional information such as your camcorder's setting information at Load impedance 47 kΩ (kilohms...