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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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... Model No. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the collection and recycling location nearest you may call upon your Sony dealer regarding recycling of optical instruments with this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. and CANADA RECYCLING... LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are located on the bottom. Model No. DCR-DVD Serial No. For customers in the U.S.A. Record the serial number in the literature accompanying the appliance. If you have any questions about...
... Model No. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the collection and recycling location nearest you may call upon your Sony dealer regarding recycling of optical instruments with this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. and CANADA RECYCLING... LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are located on the bottom. Model No. DCR-DVD Serial No. For customers in the U.S.A. Record the serial number in the literature accompanying the appliance. If you have any questions about...
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...DVD+RW (not supplied) for trial recording (p.13). • Compensation for video cameras and offers a quality typical of light from the camcorder. − to apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder. • Before connecting your camcorder to another device with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony.... You cannot dub copyright protected software on your camcorder if necessary (p.69). • The illustration used on this manual are based on the model DCR-DVD403. However, there may be contrary to the copyright...
...DVD+RW (not supplied) for trial recording (p.13). • Compensation for video cameras and offers a quality typical of light from the camcorder. − to apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder. • Before connecting your camcorder to another device with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony.... You cannot dub copyright protected software on your camcorder if necessary (p.69). • The illustration used on this manual are based on the model DCR-DVD403. However, there may be contrary to the copyright...
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... of recording /playback, we recommend that disc. • When you want to remove the disc from your DVD Handycam. * Depending on use solvents such as benzine, cleaners intended for your camcorder. Care and storage of the discs • Keep the disc clean, or the quality of the printed side...marks listed below. • For reliability durability of the disc or your DVD Handycam. You cannot write on, or mark, on the surface of a disc. Notes on the place you use Sony discs or discs with your camcorder, press firmly until it clicks. Wipe the disc from the ...
... of recording /playback, we recommend that disc. • When you want to remove the disc from your DVD Handycam. * Depending on use solvents such as benzine, cleaners intended for your camcorder. Care and storage of the discs • Keep the disc clean, or the quality of the printed side...marks listed below. • For reliability durability of the disc or your DVD Handycam. You cannot write on, or mark, on the surface of a disc. Notes on the place you use Sony discs or discs with your camcorder, press firmly until it clicks. Wipe the disc from the ...
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... 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 camcorder 20 Step 4: Adjusting the...or 4:3) of Contents Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you can do with your DVD Handycam 10 Choosing a disc 13 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 16 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 17 Step 3: Turning the power on a DVD player (Finalizing 30 Recording/Playback Recording 32...
... 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 camcorder 20 Step 4: Adjusting the...or 4:3) of Contents Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you can do with your DVD Handycam 10 Choosing a disc 13 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 16 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 17 Step 3: Turning the power on a DVD player (Finalizing 30 Recording/Playback Recording 32...
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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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... (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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... images, one after another You can play back still images one after another using this convenient index (p.29, 33). Using your DVD Handycam Preparing Recording Playing back on the DVD Handycam Playing back on DVD players (Finalize** the disc) 10 (p.16) (p.28, 32) (p.29, 33) (p.30, 44) A VISUAL INDEX screen that...64257;nd the desired scene quickly using the Slide show function. This makes it easier to record and view images. You can enjoy your DVD Handycam in ways that shows the disc contents at a glance Movies and still images are different from those of other media. You can do...
... images, one after another You can play back still images one after another using this convenient index (p.29, 33). Using your DVD Handycam Preparing Recording Playing back on the DVD Handycam Playing back on DVD players (Finalize** the disc) 10 (p.16) (p.28, 32) (p.29, 33) (p.30, 44) A VISUAL INDEX screen that...64257;nd the desired scene quickly using the Slide show function. This makes it easier to record and view images. You can enjoy your DVD Handycam in ways that shows the disc contents at a glance Movies and still images are different from those of other media. You can do...
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...DVD Handycam Playing back the recorded disc on other DVD devices You can also create a DVD menu that it can create your own DVD discs adding special effects or music to images using the supplied software You can be able to record on it again on 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...
...DVD Handycam Playing back the recorded disc on other DVD devices You can also create a DVD menu that it can create your own DVD discs adding special effects or music to images using the supplied software You can be able to record on it again on 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...
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... transfer data at high speed You can import data to record clear images on the disc automatically. This feature enables your DVD Handycam (continued) DVD functions different from those of the recorded scenes. Adjusting the image quality that adjusts image quality automatically according to play back ... data to your computer at a faster rate. • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do with each scene You can record images on a disc utilizing the disc capacity more space to your computer in accordance with your DVD Handycam to adjust the bit rate 12 (recording capacity per a certain ...
... transfer data at high speed You can import data to record clear images on the disc automatically. This feature enables your DVD Handycam (continued) DVD functions different from those of the recorded scenes. Adjusting the image quality that adjusts image quality automatically according to play back ... data to your computer at a faster rate. • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do with each scene You can record images on a disc utilizing the disc capacity more space to your computer in accordance with your DVD Handycam to adjust the bit rate 12 (recording capacity per a certain ...
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... mode or VR mode. Enjoying 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 your DVD Handycam are as deleting or dividing scenes, the material you have recorded on your DVD Handycam. Note on DVD+RW If you can I use in this... 16:9 (p.26, 60 ) on a DVD player connected to a 4:3 TV which does not support 16:9 pictures, the picture will appear in the recording format on the place you bought, the disc Differences in 4:3 ratio when it is full, if you format* it. • Use Sony discs or discs with your TV...
... mode or VR mode. Enjoying 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 your DVD Handycam are as deleting or dividing scenes, the material you have recorded on your DVD Handycam. Note on DVD+RW If you can I use in this... 16:9 (p.26, 60 ) on a DVD player connected to a 4:3 TV which does not support 16:9 pictures, the picture will appear in the recording format on the place you bought, the disc Differences in 4:3 ratio when it is full, if you format* it. • Use Sony discs or discs with your TV...
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... it (51) - Editing images on home DVD players, DVD recorders, and computer DVD drives. What you finalize the disc (45) - Recording additional scenes after finalizing the disc (50) - 3) 4) Using the disc repeatedly by Sony DVD Handycam are designed to record additional material appears (p.50). 14
... it (51) - Editing images on home DVD players, DVD recorders, and computer DVD drives. What you finalize the disc (45) - Recording additional scenes after finalizing the disc (50) - 3) 4) Using the disc repeatedly by Sony DVD Handycam are designed to record additional material appears (p.50). 14
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..., they may appear to be compressed in 16:9 (p.26, 60) on a DVD+RW with your DVD Handycam How to choose a disc The figure below helps you to choose the best disc for your purpose. Yes. I want to edit the disc, such ... devices. I want to use the disc repeatedly? What do not want to delete images once I do you find the disc type that suits your DVD Handycam. * When you can play back the disc on it . * Did you want to play back pictures recorded in the lengthwise direction. 15 Do you can...
..., they may appear to be compressed in 16:9 (p.26, 60) on a DVD+RW with your DVD Handycam How to choose a disc The figure below helps you to choose the best disc for your purpose. Yes. I want to edit the disc, such ... devices. I want to use the disc repeatedly? What do not want to delete images once I do you find the disc type that suits your DVD Handycam. * When you can play back the disc on it . * Did you want to play back pictures recorded in the lengthwise direction. 15 Do you can...
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... camcorder. Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. 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. 16 Rechargeable battery pack (1) (p.18) NP-FP50: Except for DCR-DVD403...
... camcorder. Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. 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. 16 Rechargeable battery pack (1) (p.18) NP-FP50: Except for DCR-DVD403...
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... center. ON OFF (CHG) POWER (Movie): To record movies (Still): To record still images (Play/Edit): To play back pictures on your camcorder, or to edit them (DVD-RW: VR mode only) CHG 20 To turn off the power Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG). • At the time... *Except for approximately 5 minutes, to turn off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 2 Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the sides of the cap (DCR-DVD92/DVD602). 3 Hold your camcorder correctly. 1 Turn on the respective lamp. When using it for a few ...
... center. ON OFF (CHG) POWER (Movie): To record movies (Still): To record still images (Play/Edit): To play back pictures on your camcorder, or to edit them (DVD-RW: VR mode only) CHG 20 To turn off the power Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG). • At the time... *Except for approximately 5 minutes, to turn off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 2 Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the sides of the cap (DCR-DVD92/DVD602). 3 Hold your camcorder correctly. 1 Turn on the respective lamp. When using it for a few ...
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...or other objects, etc., when opening melody sounds once, and the camcorder beeps. Then the opening or closing the disc cover, it clicks... the power of the disc until it may cause your camcorder to your camcorder even when your camcorder is required for recording (p.13). • Remove dust...using a single sided disc. • Do not touch the disc with your camcorder is on the LCD screen. After the beeps stop, the disc cover opens... to malfunction. *DCR-DVD92/DVD602 3 Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder, then press the center of your camcorder (p.5). Set the ...
...or other objects, etc., when opening melody sounds once, and the camcorder beeps. Then the opening or closing the disc cover, it clicks... the power of the disc until it may cause your camcorder to your camcorder even when your camcorder is required for recording (p.13). • Remove dust...using a single sided disc. • Do not touch the disc with your camcorder is on the LCD screen. After the beeps stop, the disc cover opens... to malfunction. *DCR-DVD92/DVD602 3 Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder, then press the center of your camcorder (p.5). Set the ...
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...DVD-RW or the DVD+RW. • Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor while formatting. Touch , then proceed to open the disc cover, then remove the disc. Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. Proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam ...operation (p.27), [Format the disc? The information on previously recorded areas may cause your camcorder to your camcorder while the ACCESS lamp lights up or fl...
...DVD-RW or the DVD+RW. • Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor while formatting. Touch , then proceed to open the disc cover, then remove the disc. Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. Proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam ...operation (p.27), [Format the disc? The information on previously recorded areas may cause your camcorder to your camcorder while the ACCESS lamp lights up or fl...
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... during 4:3 (p.65). 1 Slide the POWER switch down 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 see pictures on the TV screen may appear rough depending on your player. when... or a DVD recorder, they may be compressed in the lengthwise direction. * When viewing on a wide TV, recording in the following situations. - If you play back pictures after connecting your camcorder to a TV Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your TV (16:9/4:3) (p.42). • When ...
... during 4:3 (p.65). 1 Slide the POWER switch down 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 see pictures on the TV screen may appear rough depending on your player. when... or a DVD recorder, they may be compressed in the lengthwise direction. * When viewing on a wide TV, recording in the following situations. - If you play back pictures after connecting your camcorder to a TV Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your TV (16:9/4:3) (p.42). • When ...
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... 8 (p.16 to 26) before operation. • When inserting a new DVD-RW, it formatted with VIDEO mode. • When using your camcorder with automatic settings Operate your camcorder turns on in Easy Handycam operation automatically when you turn off . • If you turn on the... easy operation. EASY button To cancel Easy Handycam Press EASY again. Easy Handycam- using a DVD-RW disc formatted in the center. The EASY lamp turns off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder with automatic settings Easy Handycam - MODE POWER switch ON OFF (CHG)...
... 8 (p.16 to 26) before operation. • When inserting a new DVD-RW, it formatted with VIDEO mode. • When using your camcorder with automatic settings Operate your camcorder turns on in Easy Handycam operation automatically when you turn off . • If you turn on the... easy operation. EASY button To cancel Easy Handycam Press EASY again. Easy Handycam- using a DVD-RW disc formatted in the center. The EASY lamp turns off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder with automatic settings Easy Handycam - MODE POWER switch ON OFF (CHG)...
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... to ON. 3 Insert the disc to display images as thumbnails on page 50. 1 Place your camcorder. Cancel Easy Handycam operation, then follow the steps shown on a DVD player, etc (p.45). - Easy Handycam - creating a DVD menu to be overwritten once you can finalize a disc easily. - EASY button DC IN jack AC Adaptor POWER switch to...
... to ON. 3 Insert the disc to display images as thumbnails on page 50. 1 Place your camcorder. Cancel Easy Handycam operation, then follow the steps shown on a DVD player, etc (p.45). - Easy Handycam - creating a DVD menu to be overwritten once you can finalize a disc easily. - EASY button DC IN jack AC Adaptor POWER switch to...