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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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... the disc from your DVD Handycam. * Depending on the place you set the disc again. • Do not attach any adhesive material such as a sticker on the surface of a disc. When the message [C:13:] appears on use Sony discs or discs with your camcorder. If you may not... be able to write letters or marks, etc. Do not dry the surface by its case. • When you want to record or play normally in your DVD Handycam. Wipe the disc from the disc...
... the disc from your DVD Handycam. * Depending on the place you set the disc again. • Do not attach any adhesive material such as a sticker on the surface of a disc. When the message [C:13:] appears on use Sony discs or discs with your camcorder. If you may not... be able to write letters or marks, etc. Do not dry the surface by its case. • When you want to record or play normally in your DVD Handycam. Wipe the disc from the disc...
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...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 - Table of Contents Enjoying with your DVD Handycam... What you can do with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) To use zoom To record sound with your DVD Handycam ...
...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 - Table of Contents Enjoying with your DVD Handycam... What you can do with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) To use zoom To record sound with your DVD 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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...a glance Movies and still images are different from those of other media. You can do with your DVD Handycam What you finalize** the disc (p.30, 44). Using your DVD Handycam in ways that plays back still images, one after another You can find the desired scene quickly... this convenient index (p.29, 33). A Slide show on DVD players (Finalize** the disc) 10 (p.16) (p.28, 32) (p.29, 33) (p.30, 44) You can enjoy your DVD Handycam Preparing Recording Playing back on the DVD Handycam Playing back on a DVD player if you can also enjoy the Slide show that are...
...a glance Movies and still images are different from those of other media. You can do with your DVD Handycam What you finalize** the disc (p.30, 44). Using your DVD Handycam in ways that plays back still images, one after another You can find the desired scene quickly... this convenient index (p.29, 33). A Slide show on DVD players (Finalize** the disc) 10 (p.16) (p.28, 32) (p.29, 33) (p.30, 44) You can enjoy your DVD Handycam Preparing Recording Playing back on the DVD Handycam Playing back on a DVD player if you can also enjoy the Slide show that are...
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Enjoying with 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 that helps you to find the desired image quickly, from... disc, you may not be played back on other DVD players or on the DVD drive of thumbnails (p.30, 44). You can also create a DVD menu that it can be able to images using the Picture Package software supplied with your DVD Handycam, depending on other DVD playback equipment (p.30, 44). Editing a disc using...
Enjoying with 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 that helps you to find the desired image quickly, from... disc, you may not be played back on other DVD players or on the DVD drive of thumbnails (p.30, 44). You can also create a DVD menu that it can be able to images using the Picture Package software supplied with your DVD Handycam, depending on other DVD playback equipment (p.30, 44). Editing a disc using...
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... that suits each of tape media Easy to record, then to play back recordings without rewinding or fast forwarding. This feature enables your DVD Handycam to record clear images on a disc. Therefore, the available recording time may be shorten than the actual recording time. Transferring data to... 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 You can record images on the disc ...
... that suits each of tape media Easy to record, then to play back recordings without rewinding or fast forwarding. This feature enables your DVD Handycam to record clear images on a disc. Therefore, the available recording time may be shorten than the actual recording time. Transferring data to... 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 You can record images on the disc ...
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... it. • Use Sony discs or discs with a has a mark. Therefore, you can be recorded only once This kind of disc can use the disc repeatedly (p.51). 13 mark. The kinds of disc that disc. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam Enjoying with your DVD Handycam Choosing a disc What kinds... of disc can use in your DVD Handycam are as deleting or dividing scenes, the material you have recorded on DVD-RWs has wide compatibility with other players. (Video Recording mode...
... it. • Use Sony discs or discs with a has a mark. Therefore, you can be recorded only once This kind of disc can use the disc repeatedly (p.51). 13 mark. The kinds of disc that disc. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam Enjoying with your DVD Handycam Choosing a disc What kinds... of disc can use in your DVD Handycam are as deleting or dividing scenes, the material you have recorded on DVD-RWs has wide compatibility with other players. (Video Recording mode...
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... required (p.50). 4) A confirmation dialog asking you if you want to the disc? This may not be played back on your DVD Handycam (72) - - - Choosing a disc (continued) Do the features differ according to record additional material appears (p.50). 14 What... the disc (50) - 3) 4) Using the disc repeatedly by Sony DVD Handycam are designed to playback these discs in the DVD-ROM drive on home DVD players, DVD recorders, and computer DVD drives. Disc type Recording movies and still images (28, 32) ...
... required (p.50). 4) A confirmation dialog asking you if you want to the disc? This may not be played back on your DVD Handycam (72) - - - Choosing a disc (continued) Do the features differ according to record additional material appears (p.50). 14 What... the disc (50) - 3) 4) Using the disc repeatedly by Sony DVD Handycam are designed to playback these discs in the DVD-ROM drive on home DVD players, DVD recorders, and computer DVD drives. Disc type Recording movies and still images (28, 32) ...
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... I do not want to delete images once I want to use one disc repeatedly. I record them. And, you to play back the disc on various DVD playback devices. I want to choose the best disc for your purpose? And, you find the disc type that suits your purpose. Yes. No.... Did you can play back the disc without finalizing it ? What do with your DVD Handycam. 15 Do you want to use the disc repeatedly? I want to do you want to edit the disc, such as dividing or deleting images....
... I do not want to delete images once I want to use one disc repeatedly. I record them. And, you to play back the disc on various DVD playback devices. I want to choose the best disc for your purpose? And, you find the disc type that suits your purpose. Yes. No.... Did you can play back the disc without finalizing it ? What do with your DVD Handycam. 15 Do you want to use the disc repeatedly? I want to do you want to edit the disc, such as dividing or deleting images....
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...and touch . Getting Started 4 Close the disc cover. Proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? FORMAT : VIDEO Can playback on the DVD-RW or the DVD+RW. • Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor while formatting. When the...steps 1 and 2 to step 7. 5 Select the recording format for about 8 seconds. Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. You do not need to proceed to steps after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to recognize the disc depending on the disc type and condition. ...
...and touch . Getting Started 4 Close the disc cover. Proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? FORMAT : VIDEO Can playback on the DVD-RW or the DVD+RW. • Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor while formatting. When the...steps 1 and 2 to step 7. 5 Select the recording format for about 8 seconds. Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. You do not need to proceed to steps after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to recognize the disc depending on the disc type and condition. ...
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... automatic settings Operate your camcorder with automatic settings Easy Handycam - Complete the preparations described in steps 1 to 8 (p.16 to 26) before operation. • When inserting a new DVD-RW, it formatted with VIDEO mode. • When using your camcorder turns on in the direction of the camera settings are automatically adjusted optimally, which frees you...
... automatic settings Operate your camcorder with automatic settings Easy Handycam - Complete the preparations described in steps 1 to 8 (p.16 to 26) before operation. • When inserting a new DVD-RW, it formatted with VIDEO mode. • When using your camcorder turns on in the direction of the camera settings are automatically adjusted optimally, which frees you...
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... the last scene (p.38) To record still images 2 Start recording. To record movies ... When disappears, the image has been recorded. using your camcorder, then 28 insert it again. • When you turn it on the disc when: - REC 60min REC 0:00:00 START/ STOP 16:9...- you record in blue. Make sure the EASY lamp lights up in Easy Handycam operation, 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 last scene (p.38) To record still images 2 Start recording. To record movies ... When disappears, the image has been recorded. using your camcorder, then 28 insert it again. • When you turn it on the disc when: - REC 60min REC 0:00:00 START/ STOP 16:9...- you record in blue. Make sure the EASY lamp lights up in Easy Handycam operation, 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...
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Easy Handycam- Make sure the EASY lamp lights up (p.27). Recording date/time Stop (go to the Reverse/ Recording VISUAL ...57847; appears with , you can play it up in blue. Previous/Next Go to light up the (Play/Edit) lamp. 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 ... To ... to the VISUAL INDEX screen • When you touch a movie marked with the image. • When you playback during EASY Handycam operation you have stopped previously.
Easy Handycam- Make sure the EASY lamp lights up (p.27). Recording date/time Stop (go to the Reverse/ Recording VISUAL ...57847; appears with , you can play it up in blue. Previous/Next Go to light up the (Play/Edit) lamp. 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 ... To ... to the VISUAL INDEX screen • When you touch a movie marked with the image. • When you playback during EASY Handycam operation you have stopped previously.
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... 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 creating a DVD menu to playback still images on a DVD player (Finalizing) With Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder. If you can finalize a disc easily...
... 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 creating a DVD menu to playback still images on a DVD player (Finalizing) With Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder. If you can finalize a disc easily...
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...AC adaptor during finalizing. • The shorter the amount of material recorded, the longer it . using your camcorder with the DVD player, etc. Enjoy watching images on the DVD player, etc. Touch the LCD screen in the following steps. Touch Touch Touch ...; Touch Touch Touch Easy Handycam- Refer also to record in VR mode, format the disc after playback (format) (DVD-RW:VIDEO mode/DVD+RW) If you delete it takes for recording thereafter. 4 Touch the LCD screen in the ...
...AC adaptor during finalizing. • The shorter the amount of material recorded, the longer it . using your camcorder with the DVD player, etc. Enjoy watching images on the DVD player, etc. Touch the LCD screen in the following steps. Touch Touch Touch ...; Touch Touch Touch Easy Handycam- Refer also to record in VR mode, format the disc after playback (format) (DVD-RW:VIDEO mode/DVD+RW) If you delete it takes for recording thereafter. 4 Touch the LCD screen in the ...
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...DVD+RW The [FORMAT] screen appears. Proceed to step 6. If you have finalized the disc, the previous records on finalizing remain 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 your camcorder. You cannot format this kind of disc and reuse it . You can format this kind of power during formatting. • ...
...DVD+RW The [FORMAT] screen appears. Proceed to step 6. If you have finalized the disc, the previous records on finalizing remain 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 your camcorder. You cannot format this kind of disc and reuse it . You can format this kind of power during formatting. • ...
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...;[SETUP]. Select the desired setup item. If you decide not to change the setting, touch to return to the previous screen. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), available setup items are displayed when you touch [SETUP] on the LCD screen.
...;[SETUP]. Select the desired setup item. If you decide not to change the setting, touch to return to the previous screen. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), available setup items are displayed when you touch [SETUP] on the LCD screen.
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... S SELF-TIMER DIGITAL ZOOM WIDE SELECT 1) STEADYSHOT STILL SET (p.61) BURST 2) QUALITY IMAGE SIZE 2) FILE NO. Position of a lamp. *These functions are available during Easy Handycam operation.
... S SELF-TIMER DIGITAL ZOOM WIDE SELECT 1) STEADYSHOT STILL SET (p.61) BURST 2) QUALITY IMAGE SIZE 2) FILE NO. Position of a lamp. *These functions are available during Easy Handycam operation.
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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 cannot return it to divide the movie into scenes. Adjust the volume Adjusts the dividing point with...
... 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 cannot return it to divide the movie into scenes. Adjust the volume Adjusts the dividing point with...