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Printed in Japan Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-DVD92/DVD103/DVD203/ DVD403/DVD602/DVD653/DVD703/ DVD803 2-587-622-11 (1) Enjoying with your DVD Handycam 10 Getting Started 16 Easy Handycam 27 Recording/ Playback 32 Playback on DVD devices 44 Using the Recorded disc 50 Using the Setup items 52 Editing on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed on DVD Handycam 72 Dubbing 78 Using a Computer 82 Troubleshooting 87 Additional Information 105 © 2005 Sony Corporation
Printed in Japan Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-DVD92/DVD103/DVD203/ DVD403/DVD602/DVD653/DVD703/ DVD803 2-587-622-11 (1) Enjoying with your DVD Handycam 10 Getting Started 16 Easy Handycam 27 Recording/ Playback 32 Playback on DVD devices 44 Using the Recorded disc 50 Using the Setup items 52 Editing on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed on DVD Handycam 72 Dubbing 78 Using a Computer 82 Troubleshooting 87 Additional Information 105 © 2005 Sony Corporation
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..., as ball point pen. Notes on use Sony discs or discs with your camcorder, press firmly until it dries. Otherwise you use • Hold the disc by heating. You cannot write on, or mark, on the surface of the disc or your DVD Handycam. Use the discs with a felt-tip,...the unsatisfactory recording/playback or you bought, the disc has a mark. Do not heat the disc or use 8cm DVD-Rs, 8cm DVDRWs and 8cm DVD+RWs only. Wipe the disc from your DVD Handycam. * Depending on the printed side using that you may cause a malfunction of a disc. on a single sided ...
..., as ball point pen. Notes on use Sony discs or discs with your camcorder, press firmly until it dries. Otherwise you use • Hold the disc by heating. You cannot write on, or mark, on the surface of the disc or your DVD Handycam. Use the discs with a felt-tip,...the unsatisfactory recording/playback or you bought, the disc has a mark. Do not heat the disc or use 8cm DVD-Rs, 8cm DVDRWs and 8cm DVD+RWs only. Wipe the disc from your DVD Handycam. * Depending on the printed side using that you may cause a malfunction of a disc. on a single sided ...
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...34 Recording To use zoom To record sound 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 DVD Handycam What you can do with more presence (5.1ch surround ... your camcorder 20 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder 21 Step 5: Using the touch panel 22 Step 6: Setting the date and time 23 Step 7: Inserting a disc 24 Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803 26 Easy Handycam -...
...34 Recording To use zoom To record sound 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 DVD Handycam What you can do with more presence (5.1ch surround ... your camcorder 20 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder 21 Step 5: Using the touch panel 22 Step 6: Setting the date and time 23 Step 7: Inserting a disc 24 Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803 26 Easy Handycam -...
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... (REC MODE/LCD/VF SET/USB SPEED, etc.) TIME/LANGU 69 (CLOCK SET/AREA SET/LANGUAGE, etc.) Customizing Personal Menu 70 Editing on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode) Editing the original data 72 Creating the Playlist 74 Playing the Playlist 77 Dubbing Connecting to a VCR or TV 78 Dubbing to... VCR/DVD devices 79 Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 80 Jacks to connect external devices 81 Using a Computer (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) Before referring to the "First Step Guide" on your computer...
... (REC MODE/LCD/VF SET/USB SPEED, etc.) TIME/LANGU 69 (CLOCK SET/AREA SET/LANGUAGE, etc.) Customizing Personal Menu 70 Editing on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode) Editing the original data 72 Creating the Playlist 74 Playing the Playlist 77 Dubbing Connecting to a VCR or TV 78 Dubbing to... VCR/DVD devices 79 Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 80 Jacks to connect external devices 81 Using a Computer (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) Before referring to the "First Step Guide" on your computer...
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... makes it easier to record and view images. You can enjoy your DVD Handycam in ways that shows the disc contents at a glance Movies and still images are different from those of other media. A Slide show on DVD players (Finalize** the disc) 10 (p.16) (p.28, 32) ...using this convenient index (p.29, 33). Using your DVD Handycam Preparing Recording Playing back on the DVD Handycam Playing back on a DVD player if you can do with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam records images on the same disc. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you finalize** the disc (p.30, 44...
... makes it easier to record and view images. You can enjoy your DVD Handycam in ways that shows the disc contents at a glance Movies and still images are different from those of other media. A Slide show on DVD players (Finalize** the disc) 10 (p.16) (p.28, 32) ...using this convenient index (p.29, 33). Using your DVD Handycam Preparing Recording Playing back on the DVD Handycam Playing back on a DVD player if you can do with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam records images on the same disc. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you finalize** the disc (p.30, 44...
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...with your DVD Handycam Playing back the recorded disc on other DVD devices You can play back a disc on other DVD playback equipment (p.30, 44). After finalizing a disc, you may not be played back on other DVD players or on your camcorder (p.82). • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602... do not support a computer connection. * DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is described as a "disc." ** Finalizing means converting a recorded disc so...
...with your DVD Handycam Playing back the recorded disc on other DVD devices You can play back a disc on other DVD playback equipment (p.30, 44). After finalizing a disc, you may not be played back on other DVD players or on your camcorder (p.82). • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602... do not support a computer connection. * DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is described as a "disc." ** Finalizing means converting a recorded disc so...
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... record clear images on the disc automatically. Adjusting the image quality that adjusts image quality automatically according to your DVD Handycam (continued) DVD functions different from those of the recorded scenes. Therefore, the available recording time may be shorten than the actual ... VBR stands for Variable Bit Rate. This feature enables your computer in accordance with your computer at a faster rate. • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do with each scene You can start recording and check the recorded images without rewinding or fast forwarding. What you will not...
... record clear images on the disc automatically. Adjusting the image quality that adjusts image quality automatically according to your DVD Handycam (continued) DVD functions different from those of the recorded scenes. Therefore, the available recording time may be shorten than the actual ... VBR stands for Variable Bit Rate. This feature enables your computer in accordance with your computer at a faster rate. • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do with each scene You can start recording and check the recorded images without rewinding or fast forwarding. What you will not...
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..., you format* it. • Use Sony discs or discs with a has a mark. Examples of disc can I use in your DVD Handycam. Disc type and the recording format 8cm DVD-R 8cm DVD-RW VIDEO mode VR mode 8cm DVD+RW Marks used in the recording format on DVD-RWs has wide compatibility with a DVD player that supports VR mode...
..., you format* it. • Use Sony discs or discs with a has a mark. Examples of disc can I use in your DVD Handycam. Disc type and the recording format 8cm DVD-R 8cm DVD-RW VIDEO mode VR mode 8cm DVD+RW Marks used in the recording format on DVD-RWs has wide compatibility with a DVD player that supports VR mode...
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...;nalizing the disc (50) - 3) 4) Using the disc repeatedly by Sony DVD Handycam are designed to be played back on all home DVD players, DVD recorders, and computer DVD drives may cause a malfunction. 3) Unfinalizing is required (p.50). 4) A confirmation dialog...57864; Playing back recordings on other DVD players even if you do not finalize the disc 1) (44) - - - 2) Creating the DVD menu when you can do with your disc differs, depending on your DVD Handycam (72) - - - Refer to playback these...
...;nalizing the disc (50) - 3) 4) Using the disc repeatedly by Sony DVD Handycam are designed to be played back on all home DVD players, DVD recorders, and computer DVD drives may cause a malfunction. 3) Unfinalizing is required (p.50). 4) A confirmation dialog...57864; Playing back recordings on other DVD players even if you do not finalize the disc 1) (44) - - - 2) Creating the DVD menu when you can do with your disc differs, depending on your DVD Handycam (72) - - - Refer to playback these...
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... devices. I want to choose a disc The figure below helps you can play back the disc without finalizing it ? I do with your DVD Handycam How to use one disc repeatedly. Now, enjoy your purpose? I record them. And, you to edit the disc, such as dividing or deleting images. Did ... choose the best disc for your purpose. Enjoying with the disc after recording on it . Do you find the disc type that suits your DVD Handycam. 15 No.
... devices. I want to choose a disc The figure below helps you can play back the disc without finalizing it ? I do with your DVD Handycam How to use one disc repeatedly. Now, enjoy your purpose? I record them. And, you to edit the disc, such as dividing or deleting images. Did ... choose the best disc for your purpose. Enjoying with the disc after recording on it . Do you find the disc type that suits your DVD Handycam. 15 No.
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... to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? When the formatting is displayed on the LCD screen. • If you close the disc cover with the disc set incorrectly, it may not be played back only on DVD players that support VR mode when you ... [YES] [YES]. 7 Touch when [Completed.] appears. The information on page 51. 25 Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. Proceed to step 5. DVD+RW The FORMAT screen appears. Cannot edit in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK VIDEO mode You can play back the disc on most of the scenes...
... to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? When the formatting is displayed on the LCD screen. • If you close the disc cover with the disc set incorrectly, it may not be played back only on DVD players that support VR mode when you ... [YES] [YES]. 7 Touch when [Completed.] appears. The information on page 51. 25 Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. Proceed to step 5. DVD+RW The FORMAT screen appears. Cannot edit in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK VIDEO mode You can play back the disc on most of the scenes...
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...you do not intend to use the Easy Handycam operation, go to 26) before operation. • When inserting a new DVD-RW, it formatted with VIDEO mode. • When using your camcorder with automatic settings Easy Handycam - EASY button To cancel Easy Handycam Press EASY again. Since only basic functions ...size increases for easy viewing, even first time users can enjoy easy operation. using a DVD-RW disc formatted in the center. using your camcorder with ease With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the arrow while pressing the green button in VR mode, you cannot use some...
...you do not intend to use the Easy Handycam operation, go to 26) before operation. • When inserting a new DVD-RW, it formatted with VIDEO mode. • When using your camcorder with automatic settings Easy Handycam - EASY button To cancel Easy Handycam Press EASY again. Since only basic functions ...size increases for easy viewing, even first time users can enjoy easy operation. using a DVD-RW disc formatted in the center. using your camcorder with ease With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the arrow while pressing the green button in VR mode, you cannot use some...
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.... Still Images Press PHOTO lightly to record on again. - When disappears, the image has been recorded. using your camcorder, then 28 insert it fully (). 0 SETUP Flashing Lights up the (Movie) or (Still) lamp. BACK LIGHT...the next images Perform step 2. • You can continue recording if you remove a disc from your camcorder with automatic settings (continued) Recording with ease During the EASY Handycam operation, Movies [REC MODE], Still images [QUALITY] and [IMAGE SIZE] are recorded with the default settings...
.... Still Images Press PHOTO lightly to record on again. - When disappears, the image has been recorded. using your camcorder, then 28 insert it fully (). 0 SETUP Flashing Lights up the (Movie) or (Still) lamp. BACK LIGHT...the next images Perform step 2. • You can continue recording if you remove a disc from your camcorder with automatic settings (continued) Recording with ease During the EASY Handycam operation, Movies [REC MODE], Still images [QUALITY] and [IMAGE SIZE] are recorded with the default settings...
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...; down repeatedly to the VISUAL INDEX screen • When you touch a movie marked with the image. • When you playback during EASY Handycam operation you touch Next scene Still Images Touch the Still image tab, then the still image to light it back from the point you have...VISUAL INDEX screen) forward date/time When the selected movie has played back to the end, the screen returns to be played back. using your camcorder with automatic settings Playing back with the image on the LCD screen. VISUAL INDEX screen Previous 6 pictures Next 6 pictures Movie tab ... Movies ...
...; down repeatedly to the VISUAL INDEX screen • When you touch a movie marked with the image. • When you playback during EASY Handycam operation you touch Next scene Still Images Touch the Still image tab, then the still image to light it back from the point you have...VISUAL INDEX screen) forward date/time When the selected movie has played back to the end, the screen returns to be played back. using your camcorder with automatic settings Playing back with the image on the LCD screen. VISUAL INDEX screen Previous 6 pictures Next 6 pictures Movie tab ... Movies ...
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See "Step7: Inserting a Disc" on a DVD player (Finalizing) With Easy Handycam operation, your DVD Handycam sets up . using your camcorder. If you want to record. • If you finalize a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, you can finalize a disc easily. - When the EASY lamp turns off, press EASY to set the Easy Handycam operation to ON. 3 Insert...
See "Step7: Inserting a Disc" on a DVD player (Finalizing) With Easy Handycam operation, your DVD Handycam sets up . using your camcorder. If you want to record. • If you finalize a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, you can finalize a disc easily. - When the EASY lamp turns off, press EASY to set the Easy Handycam operation to ON. 3 Insert...
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... steps. Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Easy Handycam- Enjoy watching images on the DVD player, etc. If you want to reuse a DVD-RW to your camcorder. Deleting all the scenes after canceling Easy Handycam operation (p.51). • Note that you cannot recover a scene once you format the disc...
... steps. Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Easy Handycam- Enjoy watching images on the DVD player, etc. If you want to reuse a DVD-RW to your camcorder. Deleting all the scenes after canceling Easy Handycam operation (p.51). • Note that you cannot recover a scene once you format the disc...
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...on each side. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 6 Touch [YES] [YES], then touch when [Completed.] appears. • During the Easy Handycam operation, the screen in step 5 does not appear even if you have finalized...you have finalized the disc, it . You can format this kind of disc. For details on a recording format, see page 13. The procedure for a DVD-RW, then touch . You cannot format this kind of disc and reuse it . 51 Proceed to step 6. • You cannot format a disc that has ...
...on each side. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 6 Touch [YES] [YES], then touch when [Completed.] appears. • During the Easy Handycam operation, the screen in step 5 does not appear even if you have finalized...you have finalized the disc, it . You can format this kind of disc. For details on a recording format, see page 13. The procedure for a DVD-RW, then touch . You cannot format this kind of disc and reuse it . 51 Proceed to step 6. • You cannot format a disc that has ...
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... the setting, touch to return to hide the setup screen. After finishing the settings, touch (close) to the previous screen. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), available setup items are displayed when you touch [SETUP] on the LCD screen. Touch [SETUP]. Select the desired setup item...
... the setting, touch to return to hide the setup screen. After finishing the settings, touch (close) to the previous screen. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), available setup items are displayed when you touch [SETUP] on the LCD screen. Touch [SETUP]. Select the desired setup item...
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... depending on the position of lamp: CAMERA SET (p.56) PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE WHITE BAL. Position of a lamp. *These functions are available during Easy Handycam operation. AUTO SHUTTER SPOT FOCUS FOCUS FLASH SET SUPER NS/SUPER NSPLUS NS LIGHT COLOR SLOW S SELF-TIMER DIGITAL ZOOM WIDE SELECT 1) STEADYSHOT STILL SET...
... depending on the position of lamp: CAMERA SET (p.56) PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE WHITE BAL. Position of a lamp. *These functions are available during Easy Handycam operation. AUTO SHUTTER SPOT FOCUS FOCUS FLASH SET SUPER NS/SUPER NSPLUS NS LIGHT COLOR SLOW S SELF-TIMER DIGITAL ZOOM WIDE SELECT 1) STEADYSHOT STILL SET...
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... toggles as you press . • A slight difference may occur from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode) When you want to be divided. Adjust the volume Adjusts the dividing point with more precision after the dividing...
... toggles as you press . • A slight difference may occur from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode) When you want to be divided. Adjust the volume Adjusts the dividing point with more precision after the dividing...