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...;rst Before operating the unit, please read this product, you may result in hazardous radiation exposure. 2 For customers in the U.S.A. DCR-DVD Serial No. AC- Serial No. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, ...Use of controls or adjustments or performance of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Model No. This symbol is for future reference. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are located on the bottom. You can help ...
...;rst Before operating the unit, please read this product, you may result in hazardous radiation exposure. 2 For customers in the U.S.A. DCR-DVD Serial No. AC- Serial No. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, ...Use of controls or adjustments or performance of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Model No. This symbol is for future reference. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are located on the bottom. You can help ...
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... and receiver. - For customers in CANADA "Battery pack" THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES003. Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD203 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. This equipment generates...DCR-DVD403 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to Part 15 of FCC Rules. CAUTION You are designed to comply with the limits for using the supplied software (stored on use Your camcorder...
... and receiver. - For customers in CANADA "Battery pack" THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES003. Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD203 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. This equipment generates...DCR-DVD403 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to Part 15 of FCC Rules. CAUTION You are designed to comply with the limits for using the supplied software (stored on use Your camcorder...
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...damaged, or this may be copyrighted. To view your recordings on the model DCR-DVD403. Unauthorized recording of time may cause malfunctions. Read this first ...and the viewfinder. View finder LCD screen Battery • Before connecting your camcorder to insert the connector plug in low light 4 conditions, ...DVD-RW/DVD+RW (not supplied) for trial recording (p.13). • Compensation for effective use. You cannot dub copyright protected software on your camcorder if necessary (p.69). • The illustration used on -screen displays in Germany, and Sony...
...damaged, or this may be copyrighted. To view your recordings on the model DCR-DVD403. Unauthorized recording of time may cause malfunctions. Read this first ...and the viewfinder. View finder LCD screen Battery • Before connecting your camcorder to insert the connector plug in low light 4 conditions, ...DVD-RW/DVD+RW (not supplied) for trial recording (p.13). • Compensation for effective use. You cannot dub copyright protected software on your camcorder if necessary (p.69). • The illustration used on -screen displays in Germany, and Sony...
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... 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 ...record sound 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 the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803 26 Easy Handycam -
... 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 ...record sound 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 the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803 26 Easy Handycam -
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... images in sequence To use PB zoom Recording/playback To check the remaining battery To turn off the operation confirmation beep To initialize the settings Other...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 ...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...
... images in sequence To use PB zoom Recording/playback To check the remaining battery To turn off the operation confirmation beep To initialize the settings Other...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 ...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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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 87 Warning indicators and messages 101 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 105 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 107 Maintenance and precautions 109 Using the Strap Belt as a wrist strap 113 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 113 Specifications 114 Index...117 9
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 87 Warning indicators and messages 101 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 105 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 107 Maintenance and precautions 109 Using the Strap Belt as a wrist strap 113 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 113 Specifications 114 Index...117 9
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... 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 (1) (p.17) Cleaning cloth (1) Shoulder strap (1) (p.113) Shoe cover (1) (p.81) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 16
... 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 (1) (p.17) Cleaning cloth (1) Shoulder strap (1) (p.113) Shoe cover (1) (p.81) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 16
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...the mark on the DC plug with mark on your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor holding both your camcorder. MODE ON OFF (CHG) POWER CHG 5 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. DC IN jack cover DC IN jack CHG lamp Power ... the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder and the DC plug. 17 Getting Started Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery after attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series) (p.107) to your camcorder. 4 Connect the AC Adaptor to...
...the mark on the DC plug with mark on your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor holding both your camcorder. MODE ON OFF (CHG) POWER CHG 5 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. DC IN jack cover DC IN jack CHG lamp Power ... the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder and the DC plug. 17 Getting Started Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery after attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series) (p.107) to your camcorder. 4 Connect the AC Adaptor to...
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... Continuous recording time 80 85 90 170 185 190 300 335 345 Typical recording time 35 40 40 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...lose its charge in the center of the BATT release button (), slide the battery pack towards the back of your camcorder, then remove the battery pack (). Projection BATT release button When storing the battery pack Use up the battery pack completely if you do not intend to use an outside power source Make...
... Continuous recording time 80 85 90 170 185 190 300 335 345 Typical recording time 35 40 40 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...lose its charge in the center of the BATT release button (), slide the battery pack towards the back of your camcorder, then remove the battery pack (). Projection BATT release button When storing the battery pack Use up the battery pack completely if you do not intend to use an outside power source Make...
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...nearby wall outlet when using your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is attached. For DCR-DVD92/DVD103/DVD602/DVD653 Battery pack NP-FP50 (supplied) LCD screen opened* 105 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 90 105...
...nearby wall outlet when using your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is attached. For DCR-DVD92/DVD103/DVD602/DVD653 Battery pack NP-FP50 (supplied) LCD screen opened* 105 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 90 105...
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...by pressing both knobs on the sides of the cap (DCR-DVD92/DVD602). 3 Hold your camcorder To record or play back, slide the POWER switch to edit them (DVD-RW: VR mode only) CHG 20 To turn on...time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p.23). Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your camcorder correctly. 1 Turn on the power by sliding the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow while ... the direction of the arrow until the respective lamp lights up to save battery power. ([A.SHUT OFF], p.69). When using it for DCR-DVD92/DVD602). • After you have set the date and time ...
...by pressing both knobs on the sides of the cap (DCR-DVD92/DVD602). 3 Hold your camcorder To record or play back, slide the POWER switch to edit them (DVD-RW: VR mode only) CHG 20 To turn on...time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p.23). Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your camcorder correctly. 1 Turn on the power by sliding the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow while ... the direction of the arrow until the respective lamp lights up to save battery power. ([A.SHUT OFF], p.69). When using it for DCR-DVD92/DVD602). • After you have set the date and time ...
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... will not be affected by the setting. 21 The recorded picture will not be affected by the setting. This is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or you can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. Viewfinder Extend the viewfinder until disappears. • See...;). 180 degrees (max.) DISP/BATT INFO The viewfinder You can view pictures using the viewfinder to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the picture seen on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD screen. • If you open the LCD screen...
... will not be affected by the setting. 21 The recorded picture will not be affected by the setting. This is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or you can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. Viewfinder Extend the viewfinder until disappears. • See...;). 180 degrees (max.) DISP/BATT INFO The viewfinder You can view pictures using the viewfinder to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the picture seen on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD screen. • If you open the LCD screen...
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...] with / , if necessary, then touch . Step 6: Setting the date and time Getting Started Set the date and time when using this camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. If you do not use your...you do not set the date and time again (p.111). In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder for the first time. CLOCK SET -:--:-- CLOCK SET -:--:-- POWER switch 4 Select the ...
...] with / , if necessary, then touch . Step 6: Setting the date and time Getting Started Set the date and time when using this camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. If you do not use your...you do not set the date and time again (p.111). In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder for the first time. CLOCK SET -:--:-- CLOCK SET -:--:-- POWER switch 4 Select the ...
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... 7. 5 Select the recording format for about 8 seconds. Cannot edit in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK VIDEO mode You can be displayed correctly depending on the DVD-RW or the DVD+RW. • Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor while formatting. Touch OK then Proceed to... disc. • To delete all of DVD players if you can edit, delete pictures, or divide movies on various DVD devices. Proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? It may take some time to your camcorder while the ACCESS lamp lights up or ...
... 7. 5 Select the recording format for about 8 seconds. Cannot edit in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK VIDEO mode You can be displayed correctly depending on the DVD-RW or the DVD+RW. • Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor while formatting. Touch OK then Proceed to... disc. • To delete all of DVD players if you can edit, delete pictures, or divide movies on various DVD devices. Proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? It may take some time to your camcorder while the ACCESS lamp lights up or ...
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...64258;ickers when charging the flash, and remains lit when the battery charge is complete. • If you use the optional fl...the focus for an off center subject See [SPOT FOCUS] on your camcorder. * Dolby Digital 5.1 Creater compresses sound effectively while maintaining high quality...sound by Dolby Digital 5.1 Creater can be played back with DVD recorders/DVD players compatible with your discs. It reproduces 3D sound imaging ...prevent the redeye by setting [REDEYE REDUC] (DCR-DVD403/DVD803), or [FLASH MODE] (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803) (p.58). To use these functions...
...64258;ickers when charging the flash, and remains lit when the battery charge is complete. • If you use the optional fl...the focus for an off center subject See [SPOT FOCUS] on your camcorder. * Dolby Digital 5.1 Creater compresses sound effectively while maintaining high quality...sound by Dolby Digital 5.1 Creater can be played back with DVD recorders/DVD players compatible with your discs. It reproduces 3D sound imaging ...prevent the redeye by setting [REDEYE REDUC] (DCR-DVD403/DVD803), or [FLASH MODE] (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803) (p.58). To use these functions...
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...the zoom buttons alongside of the LCD screen. If you press and hold the button for a while, this button once, BATTERY INFO appears on the screen for date and time. (Setup items customized on Personal Menu are not initialized.) 37 Recording capacity (approx.) Remaining... internal microphone (p.81). Built-in stereo microphone (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803) When an external microphone (optional) is displayed 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 set the ...
...the zoom buttons alongside of the LCD screen. If you press and hold the button for a while, this button once, BATTERY INFO appears on the screen for date and time. (Setup items customized on Personal Menu are not initialized.) 37 Recording capacity (approx.) Remaining... internal microphone (p.81). Built-in stereo microphone (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803) When an external microphone (optional) is displayed 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 set the ...
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...Playback Remaining battery (approx.) (37) Recording mode ( or or ) (65) Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording) Counter (hour: minute: second) Disc type (13) Recording format of a DVD-RW (13) ...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) ...
...Playback Remaining battery (approx.) (37) Recording mode ( or or ) (65) Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording) Counter (hour: minute: second) Disc type (13) Recording format of a DVD-RW (13) ...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) ...
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... position where it was displayed last. • Point the Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to enter. Recording/Playback Remote Commander (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. Insulation sheet DATA CODE (p.67) PHOTO (p.28, 32... when you press this while playing back. Select a desired button or an item with then press ENTER to operate your camcorder (p.37). • To change the battery, see page 111. 41 When no commands have been sent from the Remote Commander in a certain period, the orange frame...
... position where it was displayed last. • Point the Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to enter. Recording/Playback Remote Commander (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. Insulation sheet DATA CODE (p.67) PHOTO (p.28, 32... when you press this while playing back. Select a desired button or an item with then press ENTER to operate your camcorder (p.37). • To change the battery, see page 111. 41 When no commands have been sent from the Remote Commander in a certain period, the orange frame...
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...daylight under fluorescent lamps. INDOOR () The white balance is automatically set to [AUTO] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. 57 Using the Setup items Touch the point where you want to [AUTO] when you have the power ... not be adjusted according to the ambient light. Touch [ONE PUSH]. Frame a white object such as you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] is selected, or you bring your camcorder outdoors from inside the house while using fixed exposure, select [AUTO] and aim your...
...daylight under fluorescent lamps. INDOOR () The white balance is automatically set to [AUTO] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. 57 Using the Setup items Touch the point where you want to [AUTO] when you have the power ... not be adjusted according to the ambient light. Touch [ONE PUSH]. Frame a white object such as you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] is selected, or you bring your camcorder outdoors from inside the house while using fixed exposure, select [AUTO] and aim your...
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... faithfully. Except for recording sound. MICREF LEVEL You can display the direction from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. SUR MONITOR (Except for DCRDVD92/DVD602) You can select the microphone level for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 4CH MIC Records 4 channel sound, front L/R and rear L/R,... converting them into the same level. LCD/VF SET The recorded picture will not be affected even when you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during ...
... faithfully. Except for recording sound. MICREF LEVEL You can display the direction from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. SUR MONITOR (Except for DCRDVD92/DVD602) You can select the microphone level for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 4CH MIC Records 4 channel sound, front L/R and rear L/R,... converting them into the same level. LCD/VF SET The recorded picture will not be affected even when you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during ...