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... Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are recyclable. DCR-DVD Serial No. AC- For more information regarding this product will increase eye hazard. Model No. ...instructions in the U.S.A. "Battery pack" THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. If you have any questions about this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric...
... Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are recyclable. DCR-DVD Serial No. AC- For more information regarding this product will increase eye hazard. Model No. ...instructions in the U.S.A. "Battery pack" THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. If you have any questions about this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric...
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... B of Part 15 of operations guides. - "Operating guide" (This manual) - "First Step Guide" for help. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD203 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful... kinds of FCC Rules. CAUTION You are designed to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on use Your camcorder is supplied with Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this...
... B of Part 15 of operations guides. - "Operating guide" (This manual) - "First Step Guide" for help. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD203 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful... kinds of FCC Rules. CAUTION You are designed to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on use Your camcorder is supplied with Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this...
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... the copyright laws. To view your camcorder to malfunction. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (not supplied) for trial recording (p.13). • ...local language are used on the model DCR-DVD403. Change the screen language before using your camcorder if necessary (p.69). • The...the pixels are captured using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images... and thus may cause a malfunction of time may be damaged, or this manual are normal. • Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, ...
... the copyright laws. To view your camcorder to malfunction. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (not supplied) for trial recording (p.13). • ...local language are used on the model DCR-DVD403. Change the screen language before using your camcorder if necessary (p.69). • The...the pixels are captured using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images... and thus may cause a malfunction of time may be damaged, or this manual are normal. • Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, ...
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...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 a list of a computer if you finalize** it. In this manual, an 8cm DVD...software You can play back a disc on other DVD players or on the DVD drive of thumbnails (p.30, 44). Enjoying with your DVD Handycam Playing back the recorded disc on other DVD devices You can create your own DVD discs adding special effects or music to images ...
...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 a list of a computer if you finalize** it. In this manual, an 8cm DVD...software You can play back a disc on other DVD players or on the DVD drive of thumbnails (p.30, 44). Enjoying with your DVD Handycam Playing back the recorded disc on other DVD devices You can create your own DVD discs adding special effects or music to images ...
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... What kinds of disc that you can use in the recording format on 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 this manual Features This kind of disc can play back the disc with a has a...Sony discs or discs with a DVD player that disc. Examples of your playback equipment for recording. mark. Also, formatting removes all images data from VIDEO mode or VR mode. Therefore, you can choose the recording format from a previously recorded disc, allowing you can use ? Enjoying with your DVD Handycam...
... What kinds of disc that you can use in the recording format on 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 this manual Features This kind of disc can play back the disc with a has a...Sony discs or discs with a DVD player that disc. Examples of your playback equipment for recording. mark. Also, formatting removes all images data from VIDEO mode or VR mode. Therefore, you can choose the recording format from a previously recorded disc, allowing you can use ? Enjoying with your DVD Handycam...
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Lens cap (1) (p.20) (DCR-DVD92/DVD602) Attached to the 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...
Lens cap (1) (p.20) (DCR-DVD92/DVD602) Attached to the 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...
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...] set to your player. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with a DVD player or a DVD recorder, they may appear rough depending on a wide TV, recording in the angle of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803) By recording in the following situations. - when... the POWER switch is recommended. while recording movies - when you change the aspect ratio in the 16:9 (wide) mode, you play back pictures after connecting your camcorder to a TV Set...
...] set to your player. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with a DVD player or a DVD recorder, they may appear rough depending on a wide TV, recording in the angle of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803) By recording in the following situations. - when... the POWER switch is recommended. while recording movies - when you change the aspect ratio in the 16:9 (wide) mode, you play back pictures after connecting your camcorder to a TV Set...
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...VR mode, format the disc after playback (format) (DVD-RW:VIDEO mode/DVD+RW) If you delete it takes for recording thereafter. using your camcorder with the DVD player, etc. Deleting all the scenes after canceling Easy Handycam operation (p.51). • Note that you cannot recover ...58264; Touch Touch Touch Easy Handycam- Enjoy watching images on the DVD player, etc. If you want to reuse a DVD-RW to the instruction manuals supplied with automatic settings • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder. 4 Touch the LCD screen in the following steps...
...VR mode, format the disc after playback (format) (DVD-RW:VIDEO mode/DVD+RW) If you delete it takes for recording thereafter. using your camcorder with the DVD player, etc. Deleting all the scenes after canceling Easy Handycam operation (p.51). • Note that you cannot recover ...58264; Touch Touch Touch Easy Handycam- Enjoy watching images on the DVD player, etc. If you want to reuse a DVD-RW to the instruction manuals supplied with automatic settings • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder. 4 Touch the LCD screen in the following steps...
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...greater than the following: (optical zoom) DCR-DVD92/DVD103/ DVD602/DVD653 20 × DCR-DVD203/DVD703 12 × DCR-DVD403/DVD803 10 × To record sound with your camcorder, Dolby Digital 5.1 Creater*, you operate it further for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 Using your microphone and [EXT... SUR MIC] (p.66). When you playback the disc on playback equipment that supports 5.1ch surround sound, you can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p.60) if you want to zoom to the instruction manual...
...greater than the following: (optical zoom) DCR-DVD92/DVD103/ DVD602/DVD653 20 × DCR-DVD203/DVD703 12 × DCR-DVD403/DVD803 10 × To record sound with your camcorder, Dolby Digital 5.1 Creater*, you operate it further for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 Using your microphone and [EXT... SUR MIC] (p.66). When you playback the disc on playback equipment that supports 5.1ch surround sound, you can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p.60) if you want to zoom to the instruction manual...
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...(NightShot (DCR-DVD403/DVD803)/ NightShot plus (Except for DCR-DVD403/ DVD803) function (p.59). To adjust the focus for backlit subjects, press BACK LIGHT to the instruction manual supplied with ... Set the NIGHTSHOT or NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to be played back with DVD recorders/DVD players compatible with your discs. If you have 5.1ch surround system such as ...subjects To adjust the exposure for an off center subject See [SPOT FOCUS] on your camcorder. * Dolby Digital 5.1 Creater compresses sound effectively while maintaining high quality sound. To use...
...(NightShot (DCR-DVD403/DVD803)/ NightShot plus (Except for DCR-DVD403/ DVD803) function (p.59). To adjust the focus for backlit subjects, press BACK LIGHT to the instruction manual supplied with ... Set the NIGHTSHOT or NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to be played back with DVD recorders/DVD players compatible with your discs. If you have 5.1ch surround system such as ...subjects To adjust the exposure for an off center subject See [SPOT FOCUS] on your camcorder. * Dolby Digital 5.1 Creater compresses sound effectively while maintaining high quality sound. To use...
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... of Slide show (64) Upper right Indicator 40 Meaning Fader (63) LCD backlight off (21) Bottom Indicator Meaning Picture effect (64) Digital effect (63) Manual focus (58) PROGRAM AE (56) Backlight (35) White balance (57) WIDE SELECT (26, 60) SteadyShot off (61) Flexible spot meter (56)/ Exposure (57...
... of Slide show (64) Upper right Indicator 40 Meaning Fader (63) LCD backlight off (21) Bottom Indicator Meaning Picture effect (64) Digital effect (63) Manual focus (58) PROGRAM AE (56) Backlight (35) White balance (57) WIDE SELECT (26, 60) SteadyShot off (61) Flexible spot meter (56)/ Exposure (57...
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Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be produced than with an A/V cable connection. The TV switched to LINE. VCRs or TVs To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/ DVD803) Change the setting according to the...Also, when the recorded picture's aspect ratio switches between 16:9 and 4:3, the image may deteriorate. Playing the picture on a TV Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher quality pictures can be connected. When your TV is...
Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be produced than with an A/V cable connection. The TV switched to LINE. VCRs or TVs To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/ DVD803) Change the setting according to the...Also, when the recorded picture's aspect ratio switches between 16:9 and 4:3, the image may deteriorate. Playing the picture on a TV Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher quality pictures can be connected. When your TV is...
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... copied from the disc to the instruction manual supplied with the CD-ROM (Except for an instant between the scenes, or some functions may cause a malfunction. • Even when you are using a DVD+RW, you have created a DVD menu (DVD-R/DVD-RW:VIDEO mode/ DVD+RW) You can be placed horizontally. ... Otherwise, it may be played back, freezes for DCR-DVD92/ DVD602). 48 For details on how to import movies, refer to the instruction manuals of your DVD device. The play back or edit movies that supports 8cm discs, and a DVD playback application must finalize the disc. For ...
... copied from the disc to the instruction manual supplied with the CD-ROM (Except for an instant between the scenes, or some functions may cause a malfunction. • Even when you are using a DVD+RW, you have created a DVD menu (DVD-R/DVD-RW:VIDEO mode/ DVD+RW) You can be placed horizontally. ... Otherwise, it may be played back, freezes for DCR-DVD92/ DVD602). 48 For details on how to import movies, refer to the instruction manuals of your DVD device. The play back or edit movies that supports 8cm discs, and a DVD playback application must finalize the disc. For ...
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... day, for instance, you can fix the brightness of a picture manually. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. • Do not shake your camcorder while is flashing quickly. • flashes slowly if white...EXPOSURE] is automatically set to the brightness of the room. Touch [MANUAL]. Adjust the exposure by fixing the exposure to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO][END]. • If you bring your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for more than 5 minutes...
... day, for instance, you can fix the brightness of a picture manually. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. • Do not shake your camcorder while is flashing quickly. • flashes slowly if white...EXPOSURE] is automatically set to the brightness of the room. Touch [MANUAL]. Adjust the exposure by fixing the exposure to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO][END]. • If you bring your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for more than 5 minutes...
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...58262; Touch [END]. appears. ON Flashes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Select this function when you use the built-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 ...), then adjust the focus. • The minimum distance required between your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus is compatible with your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. FLASH SET You can adjust the focus manually. AUTO Flashes automatically. appears when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer...
...58262; Touch [END]. appears. ON Flashes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Select this function when you use the built-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 ...), then adjust the focus. • The minimum distance required between your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus is compatible with your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. FLASH SET You can adjust the focus manually. AUTO Flashes automatically. appears when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer...
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...without flash. • The redeye reduction may not produce the desired effect due to individual differences and other objects. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p.58) when it is also set [NS LIGHT] to [OFF]. This may cause a malfunction. • Do not cover the ...minutes. LOW( ) Makes the flash level lower. • The setting returns to [NORMAL] when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for DCR-DVD403/DVD803) (Super NightShot/Super NightShot plus (p.35) recording if you set [SUPER NS] or [SUPER NSPLUS] to [ON] while the NIGHTSHOT...
...without flash. • The redeye reduction may not produce the desired effect due to individual differences and other objects. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p.58) when it is also set [NS LIGHT] to [OFF]. This may cause a malfunction. • Do not cover the ...minutes. LOW( ) Makes the flash level lower. • The setting returns to [NORMAL] when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for DCR-DVD403/DVD803) (Super NightShot/Super NightShot plus (p.35) recording if you set [SUPER NS] or [SUPER NSPLUS] to [ON] while the NIGHTSHOT...
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... appears as follows; For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices you are using. • When you play back pictures recorded in WIDE on a DVD+RW with the Remote Commander (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602). • You may not be compressed. STEADYSHOT...SIZE, etc.) The default settings are operating with a DVD player or a DVD recorder, they may differ depending on your player. when you change the aspect ratio in the lengthwise direction. DCR-DVD203/DVD703 1152 × 864 : 4 images 640 × 480 : 13 images DCR-DVD403/DVD803 2016 × 1512 : 3 images ...
... appears as follows; For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices you are using. • When you play back pictures recorded in WIDE on a DVD+RW with the Remote Commander (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602). • You may not be compressed. STEADYSHOT...SIZE, etc.) The default settings are operating with a DVD player or a DVD recorder, they may differ depending on your player. when you change the aspect ratio in the lengthwise direction. DCR-DVD203/DVD703 1152 × 864 : 4 images 640 × 480 : 13 images DCR-DVD403/DVD803 2016 × 1512 : 3 images ...
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...mode. EXT SUR MIC You can select the microphone level for more than 5 minutes. LOW Records surround sound faithfully. Refer to the instruction manuals of the LCD screen's backlight. NORMAL Standard brightness. STEREO Records normal stereo sound. • The setting returns to [STEREO]...with Touch . /. LCD BL LEVEL You can display the direction from your camcorder for DCRDVD92/DVD602) You can adjust the brightness of the microphone for details. 66 For DCR-DVD92/DVD602 WIDE STEREO Records 2 channel sound with sub sound or the right channel ...
...mode. EXT SUR MIC You can select the microphone level for more than 5 minutes. LOW Records surround sound faithfully. Refer to the instruction manuals of the LCD screen's backlight. NORMAL Standard brightness. STEREO Records normal stereo sound. • The setting returns to [STEREO]...with Touch . /. LCD BL LEVEL You can display the direction from your camcorder for DCRDVD92/DVD602) You can adjust the brightness of the microphone for details. 66 For DCR-DVD92/DVD602 WIDE STEREO Records 2 channel sound with sub sound or the right channel ...
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Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be produced than with an A/V cable connection. Connect the white and red plug (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S ... to the input jack of another device via the S VIDEO jack, by using the supplied AC adaptor for dubbing a picture from your camcorder. • When you are connecting your camcorder to the wall outlet using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher quality pictures can be connected. A/V jack (Yellow) (White...
Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be produced than with an A/V cable connection. Connect the white and red plug (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S ... to the input jack of another device via the S VIDEO jack, by using the supplied AC adaptor for dubbing a picture from your camcorder. • When you are connecting your camcorder to the wall outlet using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher quality pictures can be connected. A/V jack (Yellow) (White...
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...42) (DCR-DVD203/ DVD403/DVD703/DVD803). 4 Insert the recorded disc into your camcorder. 5 Start the playback on your camcorder, and record it to the input mode. 3 Slide the POWER switch down repeatedly to light up the (Play/Edit) lamp. Dubbing 79 Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with ... jacks of the recorder. • To hide the screen indicators (such as VCRs or DVD recorders. Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable (supplied). If your VCR or DVD recorder. After dubbing them on how to make the proper connections. 2 Insert the recording media...
...42) (DCR-DVD203/ DVD403/DVD703/DVD803). 4 Insert the recorded disc into your camcorder. 5 Start the playback on your camcorder, and record it to the input mode. 3 Slide the POWER switch down repeatedly to light up the (Play/Edit) lamp. Dubbing 79 Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with ... jacks of the recorder. • To hide the screen indicators (such as VCRs or DVD recorders. Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable (supplied). If your VCR or DVD recorder. After dubbing them on how to make the proper connections. 2 Insert the recording media...