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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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... side when using that you use Sony discs or discs with an * for VIDEO CAMERA mark for vinyl LPs or antistatic splay, as a sticker on use a sharp-pointed tool, such as benzine, cleaners intended for your DVD Handycam. Wipe the disc from your camcorder. Notes on the surface of the... Before shooting, be able to record or play normally in its edge while supporting the center hole lightly. For dirt, clean the disc with your DVD Handycam. * Depending on the place you may deteriorate. • Clean the disc with a felt-tip, and do so, the disc may become unbalanced...
... side when using that you use Sony discs or discs with an * for VIDEO CAMERA mark for vinyl LPs or antistatic splay, as a sticker on use a sharp-pointed tool, such as benzine, cleaners intended for your DVD Handycam. Wipe the disc from your camcorder. Notes on the surface of the... Before shooting, be able to record or play normally in its edge while supporting the center hole lightly. For dirt, clean the disc with your DVD Handycam. * Depending on the place you may deteriorate. • Clean the disc with a felt-tip, and do so, the disc may become unbalanced...
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... holding 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 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 recording/playback, etc 34 Recording...
... holding 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 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 recording/playback, etc 34 Recording...
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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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...nd the desired scene quickly using the Slide show that plays back still images, one after another You can do with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam records images on a DVD player if you can play back still images one after another using this convenient index (p.29, 33). A Slide show ...to record and view images. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you finalize** the disc (p.30, 44). A VISUAL INDEX screen that are recorded on DVD players (Finalize** the disc) 10 (p.16) (p.28, 32) (p.29, 33) (p.30, 44) Using your DVD Handycam in ways that shows the disc contents at...
...nd the desired scene quickly using the Slide show that plays back still images, one after another You can do with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam records images on a DVD player if you can play back still images one after another using this convenient index (p.29, 33). A Slide show ...to record and view images. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you finalize** the disc (p.30, 44). A VISUAL INDEX screen that are recorded on DVD players (Finalize** the disc) 10 (p.16) (p.28, 32) (p.29, 33) (p.30, 44) Using your DVD Handycam in ways that shows the disc contents at...
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... the recording format (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, depending on other DVD playback equipment (p.30, 44). In this manual...
... the recording format (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, depending on other DVD playback equipment (p.30, 44). In this manual...
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... accidentally. Adjusting the image quality that adjusts image quality automatically according to record clear images on a disc. This feature enables your DVD Handycam to your computer at a faster rate. • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do with each scene You can record images on the disc automatically. Transferring data to your computer in accordance...
... accidentally. Adjusting the image quality that adjusts image quality automatically according to record clear images on a disc. This feature enables your DVD Handycam to your computer at a faster rate. • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do with each scene You can record images on the disc automatically. Transferring data to your computer in accordance...
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...pictures, the picture will appear in the recording format on your DVD Handycam. Examples of disc can use in your DVD Handycam are as deleting or dividing scenes, the material you bought, the disc Differences in 4:3 ratio when it . • Use Sony discs or discs with a has a mark. Once you ...finalize the disc, you can I use a DVD-RW, you playback the DVD+RW recorded in...
...pictures, the picture will appear in the recording format on your DVD Handycam. Examples of disc can use in your DVD Handycam are as deleting or dividing scenes, the material you bought, the disc Differences in 4:3 ratio when it . • Use Sony discs or discs with a has a mark. Once you ...finalize the disc, you can I use a DVD-RW, you playback the DVD+RW recorded in...
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...may not be guaranteed. The number in the DVD-ROM drive on the disc type and the recording format used. DVD-RWs recorded in the VR mode must be played back on DVD playback equipment that playback on your DVD Handycam (72) - - - Transferring ...44) - - - 2) Creating the DVD menu when 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 playback these discs in the parentheses ...
...may not be guaranteed. The number in the DVD-ROM drive on the disc type and the recording format used. DVD-RWs recorded in the VR mode must be played back on DVD playback equipment that playback on your DVD Handycam (72) - - - Transferring ...44) - - - 2) Creating the DVD menu when 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 playback these discs in the parentheses ...
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Yes. Now, enjoy your DVD Handycam. * When you play back the disc on various DVD playback devices. And, you can play back the disc without finalizing it ? And, you ... in the lengthwise direction. 15 I want to be compressed in 16:9 (p.26, 60) on a DVD+RW with the disc after recording on various DVD playback devices. No. I do not want to use the disc repeatedly? I want to edit the disc... delete images once I want to choose the best disc for your purpose. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam How to choose a disc The figure below helps you to do with...
Yes. Now, enjoy your DVD Handycam. * When you play back the disc on various DVD playback devices. And, you can play back the disc without finalizing it ? And, you ... in the lengthwise direction. 15 I want to be compressed in 16:9 (p.26, 60) on a DVD+RW with the disc after recording on various DVD playback devices. No. I do not want to use the disc repeatedly? I want to edit the disc... delete images once I want to choose the best disc for your purpose. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam How to choose a disc The figure below helps you to do with...
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... recorded pictures from the LCD screen. To remove the disc Perform steps 1 and 2 to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? Cannot edit in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK VIDEO mode You can play back the disc on the disc condition or recorded materials. Getting Started...disc. If not, remove the disc.] appears. It may take some time to recognize the disc depending on the disc type and condition. DVD-R You can be displayed correctly depending on the condition of the disc. • To delete all of the scenes on the disc (Formatting)" ...
... recorded pictures from the LCD screen. To remove the disc Perform steps 1 and 2 to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? Cannot edit in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK VIDEO mode You can play back the disc on the disc condition or recorded materials. Getting Started...disc. If not, remove the disc.] appears. It may take some time to recognize the disc depending on the disc type and condition. DVD-R You can be displayed correctly depending on the condition of the disc. • To delete all of the scenes on the disc (Formatting)" ...
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... on the power. Now try recording During Easy Handycam operation • You cannot use the Easy Handycam operation, go 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 the power by sliding the POWER switch...
... on the power. Now try recording During Easy Handycam operation • You cannot use the Easy Handycam operation, go 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 the power by sliding the POWER switch...
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...ON. 3 Insert the disc to playback still images on a DVD player, etc (p.45). - Easy Handycam - creating a DVD menu to record. • If you finalize a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, you cannot record additional material on your camcorder and make sure the EASY lamp lights up the following options automatically... POWER switch to wall outlet • Be sure to use the AC adaptor to the DC IN jack on a DVD player (Finalizing) With Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder in a stable position. See "Step7: Inserting a disc" on page 50. 1 Place your DVD Handycam sets up .
...ON. 3 Insert the disc to playback still images on a DVD player, etc (p.45). - Easy Handycam - creating a DVD menu to record. • If you finalize a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, you cannot record additional material on your camcorder and make sure the EASY lamp lights up the following options automatically... POWER switch to wall outlet • Be sure to use the AC adaptor to the DC IN jack on a DVD player (Finalizing) With Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder in a stable position. See "Step7: Inserting a disc" on page 50. 1 Place your DVD Handycam sets up .
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... the following steps. Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Easy Handycam- Deleting all the scenes after canceling Easy Handycam operation (p.51). • Note that you cannot recover a scene once you format the disc, the disc recovers recording used capacity... watching images on the DVD player, etc. If you want to reuse a DVD-RW to record in VR mode, format the disc after playback (format) (DVD-RW:VIDEO mode/DVD+RW) If you delete it takes for recording thereafter. Refer also to your camcorder, and do not disconnect...
... the following steps. Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Easy Handycam- Deleting all the scenes after canceling Easy Handycam operation (p.51). • Note that you cannot recover a scene once you format the disc, the disc recovers recording used capacity... watching images on the DVD player, etc. If you want to reuse a DVD-RW to record in VR mode, format the disc after playback (format) (DVD-RW:VIDEO mode/DVD+RW) If you delete it takes for recording thereafter. Refer also to your camcorder, and do not disconnect...
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... recording format, then format the disc. You can format this kind of disc. Deleting all the data recorded on the disc. If you insert a DVD-RW in your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 6 Touch [YES] [YES], then touch when [Completed.] appears. • During... the Easy Handycam operation (p.27), the screen in step 5 does not appear even if you have finalized the disc, it . You can format this kind of power during formatting. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC adaptor...
... recording format, then format the disc. You can format this kind of disc. Deleting all the data recorded on the disc. If you insert a DVD-RW in your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 6 Touch [YES] [YES], then touch when [Completed.] appears. • During... the Easy Handycam operation (p.27), the screen in step 5 does not appear even if you have finalized the disc, it . You can format this kind of power during formatting. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC adaptor...
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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 want to be divided. The movie pauses. • If the movie is added in the Playlist, dividing...
... 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 want to be divided. The movie pauses. • If the movie is added in the Playlist, dividing...
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... [YES]. Editing on the LCD screen to light up (Play/ Edit) lamp. The selected scene is marked with . Press and hold the image on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode) The selected scene is marked with .
... [YES]. Editing on the LCD screen to light up (Play/ Edit) lamp. The selected scene is marked with . Press and hold the image on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode) The selected scene is marked with .
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This function is added into your camcorders, such as more time to create a Photomovie as ones shot using a digital still camera and then copied to a computer can not be converted from still ... the disc. • Still images which are recorded on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode) 77 A list of the scenes added in the Playlist appears. 4 Touch the image from which you want to a Photomovie. 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 a digital still camera and then copied to a computer can not be converted from still ... the disc. • Still images which are recorded on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode) 77 A list of the scenes added in the Playlist appears. 4 Touch the image from which you want to a Photomovie. Playing the Playlist • It may take more still images are not compatible with your camcorder. 3 Select the (Playlist) tab.
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... to prevent the battery from wearing out in the middle of remaining capacity on power again Recovering data vibration Avoid any • Your camcorder tries to the lack of those operations. Playlist full • You cannot create the playlist exceeding 999 scenes. • You cannot... add still images in Easy Handycam operation (p.27) • The DVD+RW has been finalized. Copy inhibit • You cannot copy scenes with USB connected (p.27) Invalid during Easy Handycam operation (p.27) No recording in a Playlist due to recover data ...
... to prevent the battery from wearing out in the middle of remaining capacity on power again Recovering data vibration Avoid any • Your camcorder tries to the lack of those operations. Playlist full • You cannot create the playlist exceeding 999 scenes. • You cannot... add still images in Easy Handycam operation (p.27) • The DVD+RW has been finalized. Copy inhibit • You cannot copy scenes with USB connected (p.27) Invalid during Easy Handycam operation (p.27) No recording in a Playlist due to recover data ...
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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...