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...DVD-R. 4 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (not supplied) for trial recording (p.13). • Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be sure to insert the connector plug in the proper direction. You cannot dub copyright protected software on your camcorder...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 Corporation... your camcorder if necessary (p.69). • The illustration used on this manual are based on the model DCR-DVD403. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is ...
...DVD-R. 4 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (not supplied) for trial recording (p.13). • Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be sure to insert the connector plug in the proper direction. You cannot dub copyright protected software on your camcorder...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 Corporation... your camcorder if necessary (p.69). • The illustration used on this manual are based on the model DCR-DVD403. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is ...
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...• For reliability durability of recording /playback, we recommend that disc. • When you use solvents such as benzine, cleaners intended for your camcorder, press firmly until it clicks. Otherwise you may deteriorate. • Clean the disc with a soft, dry cloth. Do not touch the...8226; Before shooting, be able to remove dust and fingerprints from the center out. Do not use Sony discs or discs with a soft cloth slightly moistened in your DVD Handycam. For dirt, clean the disc with an * for VIDEO CAMERA mark for vinyl LPs or antistatic splay, ...
...• For reliability durability of recording /playback, we recommend that disc. • When you use solvents such as benzine, cleaners intended for your camcorder, press firmly until it clicks. Otherwise you may deteriorate. • Clean the disc with a soft, dry cloth. Do not touch the...8226; Before shooting, be able to remove dust and fingerprints from the center out. Do not use Sony discs or discs with a soft cloth slightly moistened in your DVD Handycam. For dirt, clean the disc with an * for VIDEO CAMERA mark for vinyl LPs or antistatic splay, ...
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...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 ...camcorder with automatic settings Operate your 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 the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803 26 Easy Handycam...
...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 ...camcorder with automatic settings Operate your 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 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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...a disc using the Picture Package software supplied with your DVD Handycam Playing back the recorded disc on other DVD devices You can play back a disc on the DVD drive of thumbnails (p.30, 44). You can create your own DVD discs adding special effects or music to images using the ...supplied software You can also create a DVD menu that it can be able to record images. 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 ...
...a disc using the Picture Package software supplied with your DVD Handycam Playing back the recorded disc on other DVD devices You can play back a disc on the DVD drive of thumbnails (p.30, 44). You can create your own DVD discs adding special effects or music to images using the ...supplied software You can also create a DVD menu that it can be able to record images. 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 ...
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... indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Lens cap (1) (p.20) (DCR-DVD92/DVD602) Attached to the camcorder. Rechargeable battery pack (1) (p.18) NP-FP50: Except for DCR-DVD403/ DVD803 NP-FP70: DCR-DVD403/DVD803 CD-ROM "PicturePackage Ver.1.8" (1) (p.82) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) (p.42, 78) USB...
... indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Lens cap (1) (p.20) (DCR-DVD92/DVD602) Attached to the camcorder. Rechargeable battery pack (1) (p.18) NP-FP50: Except for DCR-DVD403/ DVD803 NP-FP70: DCR-DVD403/DVD803 CD-ROM "PicturePackage Ver.1.8" (1) (p.82) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) (p.42, 78) USB...
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...DCR-DVD92/DVD602). • After you have set the date and time ([CLOCK SET], p23), the next time you turn on the power of your camcorder, the current date and time will be displayed on your camcorder, or to edit them (DVD...approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power. ([A.SHUT OFF], p.69). When using it for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 2 Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the sides of the ...arrow while pressing the green button in the direction of the cap (DCR-DVD92/DVD602). 3 Hold your camcorder correctly. 1 Turn on the respective lamp. Green button MODE 4 Ensure a good...
...DCR-DVD92/DVD602). • After you have set the date and time ([CLOCK SET], p23), the next time you turn on the power of your camcorder, the current date and time will be displayed on your camcorder, or to edit them (DVD...approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power. ([A.SHUT OFF], p.69). When using it for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 2 Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the sides of the ...arrow while pressing the green button in the direction of the cap (DCR-DVD92/DVD602). 3 Hold your camcorder correctly. 1 Turn on the respective lamp. Green button MODE 4 Ensure a good...
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...Check that the power of the disc until it further. • Be careful not to malfunction. *DCR-DVD92/DVD602 3 Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder, then press the center of your camcorder is turned off. When the disc cover opens slightly, open or close the disc cover. •...; If you catch the belt or the lens cap strap* when closing the disc cover. Step 7: Inserting a disc A new 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW ...
...Check that the power of the disc until it further. • Be careful not to malfunction. *DCR-DVD92/DVD602 3 Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder, then press the center of your camcorder is turned off. When the disc cover opens slightly, open or close the disc cover. •...; If you catch the belt or the lens cap strap* when closing the disc cover. Step 7: Inserting a disc A new 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW ...
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... recording format for about 8 seconds. It may cause your camcorder to use it again to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? If not, remove the disc.] appears. Cannot edit in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK VIDEO mode You can start recording immediately... after step 5. DVD-RW Select the recording format, then format the...
... recording format for about 8 seconds. It may cause your camcorder to use it again to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? If not, remove the disc.] appears. Cannot edit in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK VIDEO mode You can start recording immediately... after step 5. DVD-RW Select the recording format, then format the...
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... 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 [16:9] or [4:3] according to your player. If you intend to view pictures on a wide TV,... depending on your TV (16:9/4:3) (p.42). • When viewing 16:9 pictures with a DVD player or a DVD recorder, they may appear to be compressed in the angle of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803) By recording in the following situations. - when you record pictures while toggling between...
... 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 [16:9] or [4:3] according to your player. If you intend to view pictures on a wide TV,... depending on your TV (16:9/4:3) (p.42). • When viewing 16:9 pictures with a DVD player or a DVD recorder, they may appear to be compressed in the angle of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803) By recording in the following situations. - when you record pictures while toggling between...
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...in steps 1 to 8 (p.16 to 26) before operation. • When inserting a new DVD-RW, it formatted with VIDEO mode. • When using a DVD-RW disc formatted in VR mode, you cannot use the Easy Handycam operation, go to page 32. 1 Turn on the power. Now try recording ...54). • If you do not intend to use the editing function (p.72). EASY button To cancel Easy Handycam Press EASY again. using your camcorder with automatic settings Easy Handycam - Since only basic functions become available and screen font size increases for easy viewing, even first time users...
...in steps 1 to 8 (p.16 to 26) before operation. • When inserting a new DVD-RW, it formatted with VIDEO mode. • When using a DVD-RW disc formatted in VR mode, you cannot use the Easy Handycam operation, go to page 32. 1 Turn on the power. Now try recording ...54). • If you do not intend to use the editing function (p.72). EASY button To cancel Easy Handycam Press EASY again. using your camcorder with automatic settings Easy Handycam - Since only basic functions become available and screen font size increases for easy viewing, even first time users...
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.... Connect the AC Adaptor to record. • If you finalize a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, you can finalize a disc easily. - creating a DVD menu to playback still images on a DVD player (Finalizing) With Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder in a stable position. Cancel Easy Handycam operation, then follow the steps shown on page 24 for playing...
.... Connect the AC Adaptor to record. • If you finalize a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, you can finalize a disc easily. - creating a DVD menu to playback still images on a DVD player (Finalizing) With Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder in a stable position. Cancel Easy Handycam operation, then follow the steps shown on page 24 for playing...
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... capacity and is reusable for finalizing. 5 Remove the disc from your camcorder. Touch the LCD screen in the following steps. Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Easy Handycam- Enjoy watching images on the DVD player, etc. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with automatic settings...
... capacity and is reusable for finalizing. 5 Remove the disc from your camcorder. Touch the LCD screen in the following steps. Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Easy Handycam- Enjoy watching images on the DVD player, etc. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with automatic settings...
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...DCR-DVD403/ DVD803) function (p.59). Flash effect may be impaired if heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp. • The flash charge lamp flickers when charging the flash, and remains lit when the battery charge is complete. • If you can be played back with DVD recorders/DVD...or playing back in 5.1ch mode, however the 5.1ch surround sound will enjoy more exciting and powerful sound compared with your camcorder. * Dolby Digital 5.1 Creater compresses sound effectively while maintaining high quality sound. To use infrared light. To record in ...
...DCR-DVD403/ DVD803) function (p.59). Flash effect may be impaired if heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp. • The flash charge lamp flickers when charging the flash, and remains lit when the battery charge is complete. • If you can be played back with DVD recorders/DVD...or playing back in 5.1ch mode, however the 5.1ch surround sound will enjoy more exciting and powerful sound compared with your camcorder. * Dolby Digital 5.1 Creater compresses sound effectively while maintaining high quality sound. To use infrared light. To record in ...
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.... when recording time is space to create a Photomovie (p.46). - You need to finalize it back on other DVD players (DVD player/ DVD recorder etc.,) or the DVD-drive on the disc. 44 You do not need to finalize the disc again after recording additional material on your... camcorder when you unfinalize it (p.50). Then, the DVD menu/Photomovie are deleted. when you play it . Finalizing is not guaranteed with playback on your computer. Finalizing...
.... when recording time is space to create a Photomovie (p.46). - You need to finalize it back on other DVD players (DVD player/ DVD recorder etc.,) or the DVD-drive on the disc. 44 You do not need to finalize the disc again after recording additional material on your... camcorder when you unfinalize it (p.50). Then, the DVD menu/Photomovie are deleted. when you play it . Finalizing is not guaranteed with playback on your computer. Finalizing...
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...display the index to check the contents of the disc or to view the thumbnails as the power source to prevent your camcorder in a stable position. A DVD menu is a DVD menu? As the default, the date when the disc was first used is displayed with date as a disc ...can create a Photomovie to a few hours for finalizing. Step 1: Preparing for finalizing 1 Place your camcorder from a minute to view still images on other DVD devices. Playback on DVD devices Steps for finalizing Follow the steps below. • It takes from running out of power during ...
...display the index to check the contents of the disc or to view the thumbnails as the power source to prevent your camcorder in a stable position. A DVD menu is a DVD menu? As the default, the date when the disc was first used is displayed with date as a disc ...can create a Photomovie to a few hours for finalizing. Step 1: Preparing for finalizing 1 Place your camcorder from a minute to view still images on other DVD devices. Playback on DVD devices Steps for finalizing Follow the steps below. • It takes from running out of power during ...
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... the power of the "steps for a few seconds while finalizing the disc. • You cannot view a Photomovie with the DVDR/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) discs on your camcorder is completed. 4 Touch ,when [Completed] appears. Finalizing starts. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your...rm the settings you change a disc title already set to enable a creation of a DVD menu on DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, then finalize the disc, the DVD menu appears for finalizing" on your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC adaptor during finalizing. The disc title changes to...
... the power of the "steps for a few seconds while finalizing the disc. • You cannot view a Photomovie with the DVDR/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) discs on your camcorder is completed. 4 Touch ,when [Completed] appears. Finalizing starts. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your...rm the settings you change a disc title already set to enable a creation of a DVD menu on DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, then finalize the disc, the DVD menu appears for finalizing" on your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC adaptor during finalizing. The disc title changes to...
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... running out of power during operation. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC adaptor during operation. • A DVD menu and a Photomovie created during finalizing are deleted. • When you record additional scenes appears. 4 Touch [YES] [YES].... [Completed.] appears, then the screen returns to the recording screen. 50 When using a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) disc (Unfinalizing) 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 2 Turn on the power by following...
... running out of power during operation. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC adaptor during operation. • A DVD menu and a Photomovie created during finalizing are deleted. • When you record additional scenes appears. 4 Touch [YES] [YES].... [Completed.] appears, then the screen returns to the recording screen. 50 When using a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) disc (Unfinalizing) 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 2 Turn on the power by following...
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... Proceed to the wall outlet. 6 Touch [YES] [YES], then touch when [Completed.] appears. • During the Easy Handycam operation (p.27), the screen in your camcorder, then connect the power cord to step 6. • You cannot format a disc that has been protected on a recording format, see ...previous records on finalizing remain on the disc. Cancel the protection with the original equipment, and then format it . The procedure for a DVD-RW, then touch . Proceed to step 6. 5 Select the recording format for formatting differs depending on the disc type. 2 Turn on the...
... Proceed to the wall outlet. 6 Touch [YES] [YES], then touch when [Completed.] appears. • During the Easy Handycam operation (p.27), the screen in your camcorder, then connect the power cord to step 6. • You cannot format a disc that has been protected on a recording format, see ...previous records on finalizing remain on the disc. Cancel the protection with the original equipment, and then format it . The procedure for a DVD-RW, then touch . Proceed to step 6. 5 Select the recording format for formatting differs depending on the disc type. 2 Turn on the...
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... first used is up to 30 min). STANDARD SET Settings while recording on DVD players or DVD drives (Finalizing)" (p.46). HQ () Record in parentheses appear when the item is applied for both sides. • Your camcorder has a VBR encoding system (p.12) so when you record an object that moves fast...
... first used is up to 30 min). STANDARD SET Settings while recording on DVD players or DVD drives (Finalizing)" (p.46). HQ () Record in parentheses appear when the item is applied for both sides. • Your camcorder has a VBR encoding system (p.12) so when you record an object that moves fast...