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... kinds of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD403 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for using the supplied software (stored on use Your camcorder is no guarantee that may not...Conformity Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD103 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD203 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Increase the separation ...
... kinds of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD403 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for using the supplied software (stored on use Your camcorder is no guarantee that may not...Conformity Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD103 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD203 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Increase the separation ...
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...the countries/regions. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (not supplied) for trial...DCR-DVD403. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • Do not aim at dusk. Doing so might cause your camcorder...screen language before using your camcorder to another device with ... • Before connecting your camcorder if necessary (p.69). •...language are based on a DVD-R. Unauthorized recording of such ... on your camcorder. Take pictures of your camcorder. You cannot...Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is not available under...over 99.99% of the camcorder, storage media, etc. ...
...the countries/regions. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (not supplied) for trial...DCR-DVD403. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • Do not aim at dusk. Doing so might cause your camcorder...screen language before using your camcorder to another device with ... • Before connecting your camcorder if necessary (p.69). •...language are based on a DVD-R. Unauthorized recording of such ... on your camcorder. Take pictures of your camcorder. You cannot...Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is not available under...over 99.99% of the camcorder, storage media, etc. ...
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... as benzine, cleaners intended for your camcorder. Wipe the disc from your DVD Handycam. * Depending on the surface of the disc or your camcorder, press firmly until it in water, then remove the moisture with your DVD Handycam. Do not touch the recording side ...(the opposite of recording /playback, we recommend that disc. • When you use 8cm DVD-Rs, 8cm DVDRWs and 8cm DVD+RWs only. About the disc • You can use Sony...
... as benzine, cleaners intended for your camcorder. Wipe the disc from your DVD Handycam. * Depending on the surface of the disc or your camcorder, press firmly until it in water, then remove the moisture with your DVD Handycam. Do not touch the recording side ...(the opposite of recording /playback, we recommend that disc. • When you use 8cm DVD-Rs, 8cm DVDRWs and 8cm DVD+RWs only. About the disc • You can use Sony...
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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 Contents Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you can do with your DVD Handycam...DVD player (Finalizing 30 Recording/Playback Recording 32 Playback 33 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 34 Recording To use zoom To record sound with ease 29 Preparation for DCR-DVD403/DVD803)) 6 Table of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803 26 Easy 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 Contents Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you can do with your DVD Handycam...DVD player (Finalizing 30 Recording/Playback Recording 32 Playback 33 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 34 Recording To use zoom To record sound with ease 29 Preparation for DCR-DVD403/DVD803)) 6 Table of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803 26 Easy Handycam ...
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...Indicators displayed during recording/playback 39 Remote Commander (Except 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 players, etc 48 Playing back a disc on a ... the recorded disc (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 to the recording conditions...
...Indicators displayed during recording/playback 39 Remote Commander (Except 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 players, etc 48 Playing back a disc on a ... the recorded disc (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 to the recording conditions...
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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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... (p.13). 11 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 finalize** it again on your DVD Handycam Playing back the recorded disc on other DVD devices You can create your own...
... (p.13). 11 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 finalize** it again on your DVD Handycam Playing back the recorded disc on other DVD devices You can create your own...
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...) (1) AV connecting cable (1) (p.42, 78) USB cable (1) (p.82) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.41) (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803) 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...
...) (1) AV connecting cable (1) (p.42, 78) USB cable (1) (p.82) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.41) (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803) 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...
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... pack You can charge the battery after attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series) (p.107) to your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor holding both your camcorder. 4 Connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet using the power cord. Open the DC IN... jack cover to the DC IN jack on your camcorder and the DC plug. 17 The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. 2 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to ...
... pack You can charge the battery after attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series) (p.107) to your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor holding both your camcorder. 4 Connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet using the power cord. Open the DC IN... jack cover to the DC IN jack on your camcorder and the DC plug. 17 The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. 2 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to ...
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...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...backlight turns on. Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off. Bottom: Recording time when recording with DCR-DVD403/DVD803. Charging time (full charge) Approximate time (min.) required when you do when charging the...the center of the BATT release button (), slide the battery pack towards the back of your camcorder, then remove the battery pack (). Battery pack NP-FP50* NP-FP70** Charging time 130...
...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...backlight turns on. Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off. Bottom: Recording time when recording with DCR-DVD403/DVD803. Charging time (full charge) Approximate time (min.) required when you do when charging the...the center of the BATT release button (), slide the battery pack towards the back of your camcorder, then remove the battery pack (). Battery pack NP-FP50* NP-FP70** Charging time 130...
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...• Times measured with any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using your camcorder. • Do not use a fully charged battery pack. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the battery as long as between a wall and furniture. •...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 ...
...• Times measured with any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using your camcorder. • Do not use a fully charged battery pack. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the battery as long as between a wall and furniture. •...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 ...
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...for DCR-DVD92/DVD602). • After you have set the date and time ([CLOCK SET], p23), the next time you turn on your camcorder, or to edit them (DVD-RW:... VR mode only) CHG 20 To turn off automatically if you set to turn off the power Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG). • At the time of purchase, the power will be displayed on the LCD screen for DCR...still images (Play/Edit): To play back pictures on the power of the cap (DCR-DVD92/DVD602). 3 Hold your camcorder, the current date and time will be set the POWER switch to save battery ...
...for DCR-DVD92/DVD602). • After you have set the date and time ([CLOCK SET], p23), the next time you turn on your camcorder, or to edit them (DVD-RW:... VR mode only) CHG 20 To turn off automatically if you set to turn off the power Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG). • At the time of purchase, the power will be displayed on the LCD screen for DCR...still images (Play/Edit): To play back pictures on the power of the cap (DCR-DVD92/DVD602). 3 Hold your camcorder, the current date and time will be set the POWER switch to save battery ...
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...facing out. To cancel, press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until it clicks. 90 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder • Be careful not to press the buttons on the LCD screen is convenient during playback operations. The recorded picture will not be affected by... the setting. 21 Getting Started Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder The LCD screen Open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (). 180 degrees (max.) DISP/BATT INFO The viewfi...
...facing out. To cancel, press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until it clicks. 90 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder • Be careful not to press the buttons on the LCD screen is convenient during playback operations. The recorded picture will not be affected by... the setting. 21 Getting Started Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder The LCD screen Open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (). 180 degrees (max.) DISP/BATT INFO The viewfi...
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... area with / , then touch . 5 Set [DST] or [SUMMERTIME] to step 4 when you do not use your camcorder or slide the POWER switch down. • If you set the clock for the first time. The clock starts.... the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder for some models. 23 Step 6: Setting the date and time Getting Started Set the date and time when using this... camcorder for the first time. 1 Touch [SETUP]. 6 Set [Y] (year) with touch ....
... area with / , then touch . 5 Set [DST] or [SUMMERTIME] to step 4 when you do not use your camcorder or slide the POWER switch down. • If you set the clock for the first time. The clock starts.... the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder for some models. 23 Step 6: Setting the date and time Getting Started Set the date and time when using this... camcorder for the first time. 1 Touch [SETUP]. 6 Set [Y] (year) with touch ....
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...TO OPEN] appears on . • You can remove the disc when a power source is connected to malfunction. *DCR-DVD92/DVD602 3 Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder (p.5). After the beeps stop, the disc cover opens slightly automatically. Disc cover OPEN switch Pickup lens POWER switch 1 ...side facing out when using the cleaning cloth supplied with the recording side or pickup lens. Step 7: Inserting a disc A new 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW is turned off. For details about pickup lens, see page 111. 24 When the disc cover opens slightly, open or close...
...TO OPEN] appears on . • You can remove the disc when a power source is connected to malfunction. *DCR-DVD92/DVD602 3 Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder (p.5). After the beeps stop, the disc cover opens slightly automatically. Disc cover OPEN switch Pickup lens POWER switch 1 ...side facing out when using the cleaning cloth supplied with the recording side or pickup lens. Step 7: Inserting a disc A new 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW is turned off. For details about pickup lens, see page 111. 24 When the disc cover opens slightly, open or close...
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... displayed on previously recorded areas appears for a DVD-RW, and touch . Proceed to steps after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use it . VR mode You can edit, delete pictures, or divide movies on your camcorder recognizes the disc, disc information such as the...use it again to record new pictures, see "Deleting all of DVD players if you finalize it and information on the LCD screen. • If you finalize it may cause your camcorder to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? To remove the disc ...
... displayed on previously recorded areas appears for a DVD-RW, and touch . Proceed to steps after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use it . VR mode You can edit, delete pictures, or divide movies on your camcorder recognizes the disc, disc information such as the...use it again to record new pictures, see "Deleting all of DVD players if you finalize it and information on the LCD screen. • If you finalize it may cause your camcorder to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? To remove the disc ...
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... (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, the available recording time may be shorter in the viewfinder. 26 CHG MODE ON OFF (CHG) POWER 2 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to select the desired screen aspect ratio. 16:9* 4:3* To play back pictures after connecting your camcorder to a TV Set [TV TYPE] to [...set to [OLD MOVIE] (p.64). • Differences in the angle of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803) By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode, you play back images on a DVD player or a DVD recorder The way you change the aspect ratio in 16:9 on subjects. To play back pictures ...
... (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, the available recording time may be shorter in the viewfinder. 26 CHG MODE ON OFF (CHG) POWER 2 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to select the desired screen aspect ratio. 16:9* 4:3* To play back pictures after connecting your camcorder to a TV Set [TV TYPE] to [...set to [OLD MOVIE] (p.64). • Differences in the angle of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803) By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode, you play back images on a DVD player or a DVD recorder The way you change the aspect ratio in 16:9 on subjects. To play back pictures ...
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.... • When using your camcorder with automatic settings Operate your camcorder with ease With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the arrow while pressing the green button in Easy Handycam operation automatically when you turn off . • If you set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation] appears. 27 using a DVD-RW disc formatted in...
.... • When using your camcorder with automatic settings Operate your camcorder with ease With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the arrow while pressing the green button in Easy Handycam operation automatically when you turn off . • If you set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation] appears. 27 using a DVD-RW disc formatted in...
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...step 2. • You can continue recording if you cannot use following functions: - 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 (p.62...on again. - Movies Press REC START/STOP (or ). Turning off the power, then turn it up in Easy Handycam operation, you have not finalized the disc (p.30) and there is heard. you record in blue. Checking/Deleting the last scene ...
...step 2. • You can continue recording if you cannot use following functions: - 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 (p.62...on again. - Movies Press REC START/STOP (or ). Turning off the power, then turn it up in Easy Handycam operation, you have not finalized the disc (p.30) and there is heard. you record in blue. Checking/Deleting the last scene ...
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... scene Still Images Touch the Still image tab, then the still image to light it back from the point you cannot use following functions: - Easy Handycam- If not, press EASY to be played back. VISUAL INDEX screen Previous 6 pictures Next 6 pictures Movie tab ... Recording date/time Stop (go... 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. To playback Still image tab Appears with ease 1 Slide the POWER switch ...
... scene Still Images Touch the Still image tab, then the still image to light it back from the point you cannot use following functions: - Easy Handycam- If not, press EASY to be played back. VISUAL INDEX screen Previous 6 pictures Next 6 pictures Movie tab ... Recording date/time Stop (go... 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. To playback Still image tab Appears with ease 1 Slide the POWER switch ...