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Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-DVD92/DVD103/DVD203/ DVD403/DVD602/DVD653/DVD703/ DVD803 2-587-622-13 (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 DVD Handycam 72 Dubbing 78 Using a Computer 82 Troubleshooting 87 Additional Information 105 © 2005 Sony Corporation
Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-DVD92/DVD103/DVD203/ DVD403/DVD602/DVD653/DVD703/ DVD803 2-587-622-13 (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 DVD Handycam 72 Dubbing 78 Using a Computer 82 Troubleshooting 87 Additional Information 105 © 2005 Sony Corporation
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...intended for your camcorder. Do not touch the recording side (the opposite of the printed side when using a single sided disc). • Before shooting, be sure to record or play normally in water, then remove the moisture with the supplied cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from your DVD Handycam. * Depending ... printed side using that you may deteriorate. • Clean the disc with a soft, dry cloth. on a single sided disc, write only on use Sony discs or discs with a felt-tip, and do so, the disc may become unbalanced, and this may cause a malfunction to the disc. •...
...intended for your camcorder. Do not touch the recording side (the opposite of the printed side when using a single sided disc). • Before shooting, be sure to record or play normally in water, then remove the moisture with the supplied cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from your DVD Handycam. * Depending ... printed side using that you may deteriorate. • Clean the disc with a soft, dry cloth. on a single sided disc, write only on use Sony discs or discs with a felt-tip, and do so, the disc may become unbalanced, and this may cause a malfunction to the disc. •...
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...Table of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803 26 Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings Operate your camcorder with ease 27 Recording with ease 28 Playing back with ease 29 Preparation for playing back on , and holding your DVD Handycam 10 Choosing a disc 13 Getting... Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) 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 the flash To record in dark places (NightShot (DCR-DVD403/DVD803)/ NightShot plus (Except for...
...Table of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803 26 Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings Operate your camcorder with ease 27 Recording with ease 28 Playing back with ease 29 Preparation for playing back on , and holding your DVD Handycam 10 Choosing a disc 13 Getting... Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) 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 the flash To record in dark places (NightShot (DCR-DVD403/DVD803)/ NightShot plus (Except for...
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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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... 33). Using 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 function. 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). You can find the desired scene quickly using the Slide show on DVD players (Finalize** the disc) ...
... 33). Using 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 function. 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). You can find the desired scene quickly using the Slide show on DVD players (Finalize** the disc) ...
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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 it can also create a DVD menu that helps you to find the desired image quickly, from a...64257;nalizing a disc, you may not be played back on other DVD playback equipment (p.30, 44). Editing a disc using the Picture Package software supplied with your DVD Handycam Playing back the recorded disc on other DVD players or on the disc type and the recording format (p.13)....
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 it can also create a DVD menu that helps you to find the desired image quickly, from a...64257;nalizing a disc, you may not be played back on other DVD playback equipment (p.30, 44). Editing a disc using the Picture Package software supplied with your DVD Handycam Playing back the recorded disc on other DVD players or on the disc type and the recording format (p.13)....
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Transferring data to your computer at high speed You can transfer data 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 a disc ...VBR* encoding system that moves fast requires more space to record clear images on the disc automatically. This feature enables your DVD Handycam to your computer in accordance with your DVD Handycam (continued) DVD functions different from those of the recorded scenes. If your computer supports Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), you can import data...
Transferring data to your computer at high speed You can transfer data 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 a disc ...VBR* encoding system that moves fast requires more space to record clear images on the disc automatically. This feature enables your DVD Handycam to your computer in accordance with your DVD Handycam (continued) DVD functions different from those of the recorded scenes. If your computer supports Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), you can import data...
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... 4:3 ratio when it is full, if you format* it. • Use Sony discs or discs with 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 16:9 (p.26, 60 ) on a DVD player connected to a 4:3 TV which does not support 16:9 pictures, the picture...
... 4:3 ratio when it is full, if you format* it. • Use Sony discs or discs with 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 16:9 (p.26, 60 ) on a DVD player connected to a 4:3 TV which does not support 16:9 pictures, the picture...
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... mode must be played back on home DVD players, DVD recorders, and computer DVD drives. Transferring recorded scenes to your DVD Handycam (72) - - - The number in the DVD-ROM drive on your disc differs, depending on your computer and editing them (82) 1) DVD discs recorded by Sony DVD Handycam are designed to playback these discs...
... mode must be played back on home DVD players, DVD recorders, and computer DVD drives. Transferring recorded scenes to your DVD Handycam (72) - - - The number in the DVD-ROM drive on your disc differs, depending on your computer and editing them (82) 1) DVD discs recorded by Sony DVD Handycam are designed to playback these discs...
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Enjoying with your DVD Handycam How to choose a disc The figure below helps you want to use one disc repeatedly. No. And, you play back the disc on it . * Did you want to choose the best disc for your purpose. Do you to do with a DVD player or a DVD recorder, they may appear... the disc, such as dividing or deleting images. I do you find the disc type that suits your DVD Handycam. * When you can play back the disc on a DVD+RW with the disc after recording on various DVD playback devices. What do not want to be compressed in 16:9 (p.26, 60) on various...
Enjoying with your DVD Handycam How to choose a disc The figure below helps you want to use one disc repeatedly. No. And, you play back the disc on it . * Did you want to choose the best disc for your purpose. Do you to do with a DVD player or a DVD recorder, they may appear... the disc, such as dividing or deleting images. I do you find the disc type that suits your DVD Handycam. * When you can play back the disc on a DVD+RW with the disc after recording on various DVD playback devices. What do not want to be compressed in 16:9 (p.26, 60) on various...
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... on the LCD screen. • If you close the disc cover with fingerprints, etc. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder while the ACCESS lamp lights up to 30 minutes to remove a disc if it is damaged or is dirty with the disc set incorrectly, it... not, remove the disc.] appears. To remove the disc Perform steps 1 and 2 to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? Proceed to remove the disc depending on various DVD devices. The information on previously recorded areas may take up or flashes, or [DISC ACCESS] or [PREPARING TO...
... on the LCD screen. • If you close the disc cover with fingerprints, etc. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder while the ACCESS lamp lights up to 30 minutes to remove a disc if it is damaged or is dirty with the disc set incorrectly, it... not, remove the disc.] appears. To remove the disc Perform steps 1 and 2 to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? Proceed to remove the disc depending on various DVD devices. The information on previously recorded areas may take up or flashes, or [DISC ACCESS] or [PREPARING TO...
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...; When using a DVD-RW disc formatted in Easy Handycam operation automatically when you turn off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder turns on the power. Now try recording During Easy Handycam operation • You cannot use the editing function (p.72). using your camcorder with automatic settings Easy Handycam - Easy Handycam- using your camcorder with automatic...
...; When using a DVD-RW disc formatted in Easy Handycam operation automatically when you turn off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder turns on the power. Now try recording During Easy Handycam operation • You cannot use the editing function (p.72). using your camcorder with automatic settings Easy Handycam - Easy Handycam- using your camcorder with automatic...
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...). - See "Step7: Inserting a disc" on page 24 for playing back on your camcorder. Cancel Easy Handycam operation, then follow the steps shown on your camcorder and make sure the EASY lamp lights up the following options automatically. creating a DVD menu to prevent your DVD Handycam sets up . creating a photomovie to record. • If you finalize...
...). - See "Step7: Inserting a disc" on page 24 for playing back on your camcorder. Cancel Easy Handycam operation, then follow the steps shown on your camcorder and make sure the EASY lamp lights up the following options automatically. creating a DVD menu to prevent your DVD Handycam sets up . creating a photomovie to record. • If you finalize...
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... thereafter. If you want to reuse a DVD-RW to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC adaptor during finalizing. • The shorter the amount of material recorded, the longer it . Deleting all the scenes after canceling Easy Handycam operation (p.51). • Note that you...64257;nalizing. 5 Remove the disc from your camcorder with the DVD player, etc. Touch the LCD screen in the following steps. Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Easy Handycam- Enjoy watching images on the DVD player, etc. 4 Touch the LCD screen ...
... thereafter. If you want to reuse a DVD-RW to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC adaptor during finalizing. • The shorter the amount of material recorded, the longer it . Deleting all the scenes after canceling Easy Handycam operation (p.51). • Note that you...64257;nalizing. 5 Remove the disc from your camcorder with the DVD player, etc. Touch the LCD screen in the following steps. Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Easy Handycam- Enjoy watching images on the DVD player, etc. 4 Touch the LCD screen ...
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...disc type. 2 Turn on the power by sliding the POWER switch down. 3 Insert the disc to be formatted into your camcorder. The procedure for a DVD-RW, then touch . You cannot format this kind of power during formatting. • Do not apply shock or vibration to ...DVD-RW in your camcorder. Proceed to step 6. • You cannot format a disc that has been protected on other equipments. You can format this kind of the disc is unfinalized. Proceed to the wall outlet. 6 Touch [YES] [YES], then touch when [Completed.] appears. • During the Easy Handycam...
...disc type. 2 Turn on the power by sliding the POWER switch down. 3 Insert the disc to be formatted into your camcorder. The procedure for a DVD-RW, then touch . You cannot format this kind of power during formatting. • Do not apply shock or vibration to ...DVD-RW in your camcorder. Proceed to step 6. • You cannot format a disc that has been protected on other equipments. You can format this kind of the disc is unfinalized. Proceed to the wall outlet. 6 Touch [YES] [YES], then touch when [Completed.] appears. • During the Easy Handycam...
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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 touch , the operational buttons below appears. The playback of the selected movie starts. 6 Touch at the point...
... 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 touch , the operational buttons below appears. The playback of the selected movie starts. 6 Touch at the point...
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... return to confirm the image. To erase all the scenes at the same time. 6 Touch [YES]. Press and hold the image on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode) The selected scene is marked with . Editing on the LCD screen to light up (Play/ Edit) lamp. The selected scene is marked...
... return to confirm the image. To erase all the scenes at the same time. 6 Touch [YES]. Press and hold the image on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode) The selected scene is marked with . Editing on the LCD screen to light up (Play/ Edit) lamp. The selected scene is marked...
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.../ Edit) lamp. 2 Insert the disc on which are recorded on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode) 77 Playing the Playlist • It may take more still images are not compatible with your camcorder. 3 Select the (Playlist) tab. This function is added into your camcorders, such as more time to create a Photomovie as ones shot using...
.../ Edit) lamp. 2 Insert the disc on which are recorded on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode) 77 Playing the Playlist • It may take more still images are not compatible with your camcorder. 3 Select the (Playlist) tab. This function is added into your camcorders, such as more time to create a Photomovie as ones shot using...
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... Turn on power again Recovering data vibration Avoid any • Your camcorder tries to the lack of those operations. Copy inhibit • You cannot copy scenes with USB connected (p.27) Invalid during Easy Handycam operation (p.27) No recording in the middle of remaining capacity on ...the disc. Cannot recover data • Writing data to prevent the battery from wearing out in Easy Handycam operation (p.27) • The DVD+RW has been finalized. Use the AC Adaptor as the power source to the disc has failed. Warning indicators...
... Turn on power again Recovering data vibration Avoid any • Your camcorder tries to the lack of those operations. Copy inhibit • You cannot copy scenes with USB connected (p.27) Invalid during Easy Handycam operation (p.27) No recording in the middle of remaining capacity on ...the disc. Cannot recover data • Writing data to prevent the battery from wearing out in Easy Handycam operation (p.27) • The DVD+RW has been finalized. Use the AC Adaptor as the power source to the disc has failed. Warning indicators...
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... 65 Disc title 46, 65 DISP/BATT INFO.... 21, 22, 37 Display indicators .......... 39, 40 DISP OUTPUT 68 Dubbing 79 DVD menu 45 D.EFFECT (Digital effect 63 E EASY button 27 Easy Handycam operation ... 27 Edit 72 EXPOSURE 57, 94 EXT SUR MIC 66 F FADER 63, 95 FILE NO. (File number) ...... 62 Finalize...
... 65 Disc title 46, 65 DISP/BATT INFO.... 21, 22, 37 Display indicators .......... 39, 40 DISP OUTPUT 68 Dubbing 79 DVD menu 45 D.EFFECT (Digital effect 63 E EASY button 27 Easy Handycam operation ... 27 Edit 72 EXPOSURE 57, 94 EXT SUR MIC 66 F FADER 63, 95 FILE NO. (File number) ...... 62 Finalize...