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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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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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...it for a while in a cool place. Settings change during Easy Handycam operation. • Some of the settings of your Sony dealer. If the problem persists, remove the power source and contact your camcorder are restored to on or off. • During recording or communicating ..., except the Personal Menu items.) • The temperature of your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. 87 Troubleshooting Buttons do not work . • During Easy Handycam operation, the available buttons are limited. Your camcorder vibrates. • Vibration occurs depending on or off your...
...it for a while in a cool place. Settings change during Easy Handycam operation. • Some of the settings of your Sony dealer. If the problem persists, remove the power source and contact your camcorder are restored to on or off. • During recording or communicating ..., except the Personal Menu items.) • The temperature of your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. 87 Troubleshooting Buttons do not work . • During Easy Handycam operation, the available buttons are limited. Your camcorder vibrates. • Vibration occurs depending on or off your...
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... (p.17). • The battery charge is completed (p.17). When you do not operate your Sony dealer. The battery pack is quickly discharged. • The temperature of the environment is not ...malfunction. • The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again to the camcorder (p.17). • The battery pack is not a malfunction. • The battery pack has not ... be correct depending on the power again, or use . This is too high or low. Troubleshooting (continued) Batteries/Power sources The power does not turn on the environment of use the AC adaptor...
... (p.17). • The battery charge is completed (p.17). When you do not operate your Sony dealer. The battery pack is quickly discharged. • The temperature of the environment is not ...malfunction. • The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again to the camcorder (p.17). • The battery pack is not a malfunction. • The battery pack has not ... be correct depending on the power again, or use . This is too high or low. Troubleshooting (continued) Batteries/Power sources The power does not turn on the environment of use the AC adaptor...
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...displayed in [DEMO MODE] (p.64). Close the LCD screen (p.21). 89 Troubleshooting You cannot turn the LCD backlight off. • During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot turn the LCD backlight on the touch panel do not work...off the power first. An unknown indicator appears on the Remote Commander: Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) (p.22, 41). Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p.27). Touch the LCD screen or insert a disc to the AC Adaptor. •...). The picture remains on the screen. • The camcorder is in the viewfinder when the LCD screen is not a malfunction.
...displayed in [DEMO MODE] (p.64). Close the LCD screen (p.21). 89 Troubleshooting You cannot turn the LCD backlight off. • During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot turn the LCD backlight on the touch panel do not work...off the power first. An unknown indicator appears on the Remote Commander: Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) (p.22, 41). Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p.27). Touch the LCD screen or insert a disc to the AC Adaptor. •...). The picture remains on the screen. • The camcorder is in the viewfinder when the LCD screen is not a malfunction.
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.... • Set [DISC REMAIN] to [ON] to [ON] (p.68). 90 Troubleshooting (continued) Disc The disc cannot be removed. • Make sure the power source (battery pack or AC Adaptor) is connected correctly (p.17). • Remove the battery pack from the camcorder, then attach it again (p.17). • Attach a charged battery pack to...
.... • Set [DISC REMAIN] to [ON] to [ON] (p.68). 90 Troubleshooting (continued) Disc The disc cannot be removed. • Make sure the power source (battery pack or AC Adaptor) is connected correctly (p.17). • Remove the battery pack from the camcorder, then attach it again (p.17). • Attach a charged battery pack to...
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... work for auto focus. Adjusting the image during Easy Handycam operation. The auto focus does not function. • Set [FOCUS] to ON. This is extremely high. The external flash (optional) does not work. • The power of your camcorder is not a malfunction. 91 Troubleshooting This is not attached correctly. The back light...
... work for auto focus. Adjusting the image during Easy Handycam operation. The auto focus does not function. • Set [FOCUS] to ON. This is extremely high. The external flash (optional) does not work. • The power of your camcorder is not a malfunction. 91 Troubleshooting This is not attached correctly. The back light...
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... or NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to OFF (p.35). Flickering or changes in [SUPER NS] or [SUPER NSPLUS] , or [COLOR SLOW S]. polarities correctly matching the +/- Troubleshooting (continued) A vertical band appears when recording a bright subject. • This phenomenon is not a malfunction. Remote Commander (Except for your DVD device, or cover... this case (p.56). Black bands appear when you use the supplied Remote Commander. • Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) The supplied Remote Commander does not function. • Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [OFF] (p.61).
... or NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to OFF (p.35). Flickering or changes in [SUPER NS] or [SUPER NSPLUS] , or [COLOR SLOW S]. polarities correctly matching the +/- Troubleshooting (continued) A vertical band appears when recording a bright subject. • This phenomenon is not a malfunction. Remote Commander (Except for your DVD device, or cover... this case (p.56). Black bands appear when you use the supplied Remote Commander. • Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) The supplied Remote Commander does not function. • Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [OFF] (p.61).
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... VISUAL INDEX screen. • Clean the disc using the cleaning cloth (supplied, p.5). • Loading of the data may be displayed correctly. 93 Troubleshooting It may have failed when the disc was finalized. For DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, make the disc capable of the data may...screen is indicated on again, or remove the disc once and set to [LOW], the recorded sound may have failed. Playing back a disc on your camcorder You cannot play back the disc or a disc cannot be recognized. • Clean the disc using the cleaning cloth (supplied, p.5). • Finalize the...
... VISUAL INDEX screen. • Clean the disc using the cleaning cloth (supplied, p.5). • Loading of the data may be displayed correctly. 93 Troubleshooting It may have failed when the disc was finalized. For DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, make the disc capable of the data may...screen is indicated on again, or remove the disc once and set to [LOW], the recorded sound may have failed. Playing back a disc on your camcorder You cannot play back the disc or a disc cannot be recognized. • Clean the disc using the cleaning cloth (supplied, p.5). • Finalize the...
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...NSPLUS] - [COLOR SLOW S] - [OLD MOVIE] • [SPORTS] will not work when the POWER switch is automatically set to (Still). Troubleshooting (continued) Playback freezes for an instant between the scenes. • The image may not move to the previous scene when you set to [...SUPER NS] or [SUPER NSPLUS] - [COLOR SLOW S] • If you press . • If playback crosses 2 titles made automatically by your camcorder when is automatically set [PROGRAM AE], [SPOT METER] is pressed, playback may freeze for further information. NightShot/NightShot plus - [SUPER NS] ...
...NSPLUS] - [COLOR SLOW S] - [OLD MOVIE] • [SPORTS] will not work when the POWER switch is automatically set to (Still). Troubleshooting (continued) Playback freezes for an instant between the scenes. • The image may not move to the previous scene when you set to [...SUPER NS] or [SUPER NSPLUS] - [COLOR SLOW S] • If you press . • If playback crosses 2 titles made automatically by your camcorder when is automatically set [PROGRAM AE], [SPOT METER] is pressed, playback may freeze for further information. NightShot/NightShot plus - [SUPER NS] ...
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... switch is not set to ON. • You cannot use [SUPER NS] or [SUPER NSPLUS] together with [PROGRAM AE]. EFFECT] - [WIDE SELECT] (DCR-DVD92/DVD103/DVD602/DVD653) 95 Troubleshooting You cannot use [SUPER NS] or [SUPER NSPLUS]. • The NIGHTSHOT or NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch is set to ON. You cannot use [SELF...
... switch is not set to ON. • You cannot use [SUPER NS] or [SUPER NSPLUS] together with [PROGRAM AE]. EFFECT] - [WIDE SELECT] (DCR-DVD92/DVD103/DVD602/DVD653) 95 Troubleshooting You cannot use [SUPER NS] or [SUPER NSPLUS]. • The NIGHTSHOT or NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch is set to ON. You cannot use [SELF...
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...8226; You cannot edit an image protected on another device cannot be divided. A scene cannot be deleted. • A scene protected on your camcorder. 96 You cannot view [SUR MONITOR]. • You cannot view the [SUR MONITOR] either you turn the LCD panel facing out on another...nder. • Touch [REC CTRL] (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) (p.80). Editing (DVD-RW:VR mode) Unable to edit. • There are no images are not displayed on the disc. • Unable to (movie) or (Still). Troubleshooting (continued) You cannot use [PICT.EFFECT]. • You cannot...
...8226; You cannot edit an image protected on another device cannot be divided. A scene cannot be deleted. • A scene protected on your camcorder. 96 You cannot view [SUR MONITOR]. • You cannot view the [SUR MONITOR] either you turn the LCD panel facing out on another...nder. • Touch [REC CTRL] (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) (p.80). Editing (DVD-RW:VR mode) Unable to edit. • There are no images are not displayed on the disc. • Unable to (movie) or (Still). Troubleshooting (continued) You cannot use [PICT.EFFECT]. • You cannot...
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... other devices. • You may be a lot of another device. Remove the disc and insert it again, then operate your camcorder and leave it for 5 seconds. • The temperature of the A/V connecting cable, too (p.78). Make sure that the A/V connecting cable is connected to [... condensation has occurred with the disc. The disc title cannot be changed on your camcorder if the disc title has been made by another device for a while in your camcorder is low. Turn off your camcorder again. 97 Troubleshooting No sound is heard when playing back a disc. • The audio will ...
... other devices. • You may be a lot of another device. Remove the disc and insert it again, then operate your camcorder and leave it for 5 seconds. • The temperature of the A/V connecting cable, too (p.78). Make sure that the A/V connecting cable is connected to [... condensation has occurred with the disc. The disc title cannot be changed on your camcorder if the disc title has been made by another device for a while in your camcorder is low. Turn off your camcorder again. 97 Troubleshooting No sound is heard when playing back a disc. • The audio will ...
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Troubleshooting (continued) Connecting to a computer (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) The computer does not recognize your computer. Double-click [My Computer]. Right-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] icon (Disc drive)*, then click [Open]. *Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary depending on your camcorder. • ...8226; Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them again correctly. • Confirm the USB driver is installed correctly. The [Device Manager] window appears. 5 Make sure that [SONY DDX-C1000 USB Device] appears in [DVD...
Troubleshooting (continued) Connecting to a computer (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) The computer does not recognize your computer. Double-click [My Computer]. Right-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] icon (Disc drive)*, then click [Open]. *Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary depending on your camcorder. • ...8226; Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them again correctly. • Confirm the USB driver is installed correctly. The [Device Manager] window appears. 5 Make sure that [SONY DDX-C1000 USB Device] appears in [DVD...
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...3 Click [Hardware] tab. 4 Click [Device Manager]. When all the devices appear, the USB driver is not compatible with a Macintosh computer. 99 Troubleshooting If any of these devices are not shown, install USB driver. Place the supplied CD-ROM in your computer. Double-click [My ... disc drive on a Macintosh computer. • The supplied CD-ROM is installed correctly. The [Device Manager] window appears. 5 Make sure that [SONY DDX-C1000 USB Device] appears in [DVD/CD-ROM drives], [Generic volume] in [Storage volumes], and [USB Mass Storage Device] in [Universal...
...3 Click [Hardware] tab. 4 Click [Device Manager]. When all the devices appear, the USB driver is not compatible with a Macintosh computer. 99 Troubleshooting If any of these devices are not shown, install USB driver. Place the supplied CD-ROM in your computer. Double-click [My ... disc drive on a Macintosh computer. • The supplied CD-ROM is installed correctly. The [Device Manager] window appears. 5 Make sure that [SONY DDX-C1000 USB Device] appears in [DVD/CD-ROM drives], [Generic volume] in [Storage volumes], and [USB Mass Storage Device] in [Universal...
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...item (p.67). An error message appears while operating Picture Package. • Close Picture Package first, then slide the POWER switch on your camcorder to your computer. Picture Package does not function correctly. • Close Picture Package, then restart the computer. However, it may not be able ... image or sound may stops temporarily, but this does not effect the images or sound transferred to turn on another lamp. Troubleshooting (continued) [Cannot start or cancel the Easy Handycam operation while the USB cable is connected. You cannot transfer image data from your...
...item (p.67). An error message appears while operating Picture Package. • Close Picture Package first, then slide the POWER switch on your camcorder to your computer. Picture Package does not function correctly. • Close Picture Package, then restart the computer. However, it may not be able ... image or sound may stops temporarily, but this does not effect the images or sound transferred to turn on another lamp. Troubleshooting (continued) [Cannot start or cancel the Easy Handycam operation while the USB cable is connected. You cannot transfer image data from your...
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...movies. • Fewer than five minutes remains for about 1 hour (p.109). Inform them of times, contact your camcorder. 101 Troubleshooting Use a compatible disc with your camcorder (p.13). • The disc is fully recorded. • An error might have occurred with the disc drive in ...• An unrecognizable disc is inserted. • The disc is dirty or has scratches on the LCD screen or in your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:32: • Symptoms that you have occurred. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (p.107). Warning...
...movies. • Fewer than five minutes remains for about 1 hour (p.109). Inform them of times, contact your camcorder. 101 Troubleshooting Use a compatible disc with your camcorder (p.13). • The disc is fully recorded. • An error might have occurred with the disc drive in ...• An unrecognizable disc is inserted. • The disc is dirty or has scratches on the LCD screen or in your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:32: • Symptoms that you have occurred. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (p.107). Warning...
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...strobe cannot charge Not available • A malfinction has occurred with your camcorder. Disc finalized Cannot record on your camcorder is not closed Turn the power off once (p.20) Troubleshooting 103 Access error • An error occurred during reading or writing the disc. ...64257;nalized DVD-RW (VIDEO mode), unfinalize it (p.50). Disc error Remove disc • The incompatible disc with your camcorder (DVDRW/DVD+RW only) (p.51). Disc movie area full Cannot record movies • Delete unnecessary scenes (p.72). Scene number full •...
...strobe cannot charge Not available • A malfinction has occurred with your camcorder. Disc finalized Cannot record on your camcorder is not closed Turn the power off once (p.20) Troubleshooting 103 Access error • An error occurred during reading or writing the disc. ...64257;nalized DVD-RW (VIDEO mode), unfinalize it (p.50). Disc error Remove disc • The incompatible disc with your camcorder (DVDRW/DVD+RW only) (p.51). Disc movie area full Cannot record movies • Delete unnecessary scenes (p.72). Scene number full •...