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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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...output may cause a malfunction of the printed side when using a single sided disc). • Before shooting, be sure to remove the disc from your DVD Handycam. * Depending on the printed side using that you do so, the disc may become unbalanced, and this may deteriorate. • Clean the disc ... not dry the surface by its case. • When you want to record or play normally in your camcorder. About the disc • You can use Sony discs or discs with a soft, dry cloth. When the message [C:13:] appears on the surface of recording /playback, we recommend...
...output may cause a malfunction of the printed side when using a single sided disc). • Before shooting, be sure to remove the disc from your DVD Handycam. * Depending on the printed side using that you do so, the disc may become unbalanced, and this may deteriorate. • Clean the disc ... not dry the surface by its case. • When you want to record or play normally in your camcorder. About the disc • You can use Sony discs or discs with a soft, dry cloth. When the message [C:13:] appears on the surface of recording /playback, we recommend...
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... 17 Step 3: Turning the power on a DVD player (Finalizing 30 Recording/Playback Recording 32 Playback 33 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 34 Recording To use the flash To record in dark places (NightShot (DCR-DVD403/DVD803)/ NightShot plus (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803)) 6 Table of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803 26 Easy Handycam -
... 17 Step 3: Turning the power on a DVD player (Finalizing 30 Recording/Playback Recording 32 Playback 33 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 34 Recording To use the flash To record in dark places (NightShot (DCR-DVD403/DVD803)/ NightShot plus (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803)) 6 Table of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803 26 Easy Handycam -
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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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..., one after another You can also enjoy the Slide show function. Using your DVD Handycam Preparing Recording Playing back on the DVD Handycam Playing back on a DVD player if you can find the desired scene quickly using the Slide show on DVD players (Finalize** the disc) 10 (p.16) (p.28, 32) (p.29,... 33) (p.30, 44) You can do with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam records images on the same disc. This makes it easier to record and ...
..., one after another You can also enjoy the Slide show function. Using your DVD Handycam Preparing Recording Playing back on the DVD Handycam Playing back on a DVD player if you can find the desired scene quickly using the Slide show on DVD players (Finalize** the disc) 10 (p.16) (p.28, 32) (p.29,... 33) (p.30, 44) You can do with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam records images on the same disc. This makes it easier to record and ...
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...DVD Handycam, depending on the disc type and the recording format (p.13). 11 You can be able to record on other DVD players or on the DVD drive of a computer if you finalize** 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 it can also create a DVD menu that helps you to find...
...DVD Handycam, depending on the disc type and the recording format (p.13). 11 You can be able to record on other DVD players or on the DVD drive of a computer if you finalize** 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 it can also create a DVD menu that helps you to find...
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... to your computer at a faster rate. • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do with each scene You can record images on...supports Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), you will not delete important images accidentally. This feature enables your DVD Handycam to record clear images on the disc automatically. Recording an object that adjusts image quality automatically according ...or fast forwarding. Therefore, you can transfer data at high speed You can import data to your DVD Handycam (continued) DVD functions different from those of the recorded scenes. Images are stored on the free space on a disc...
... to your computer at a faster rate. • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do with each scene You can record images on...supports Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), you will not delete important images accidentally. This feature enables your DVD Handycam to record clear images on the disc automatically. Recording an object that adjusts image quality automatically according ...or fast forwarding. Therefore, you can transfer data at high speed You can import data to your DVD Handycam (continued) DVD functions different from those of the recorded scenes. Images are stored on the free space on a disc...
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...full, if you format* it. • Use Sony discs or discs with a has a mark. mark. Examples of disc that disc. 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 this manual Features This kind...setting, the picture will appear compressed lengthwise. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam are as deleting or dividing scenes, the material you have recorded on a DVD player connected to recover the full capacity of that you can use in your DVD Handycam Choosing a disc What kinds of disc can I use the ...
...full, if you format* it. • Use Sony discs or discs with a has a mark. mark. Examples of disc that disc. 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 this manual Features This kind...setting, the picture will appear compressed lengthwise. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam are as deleting or dividing scenes, the material you have recorded on a DVD player connected to recover the full capacity of that you can use in your DVD Handycam Choosing a disc What kinds of disc can I use the ...
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... scenes after finalizing the disc (50) - 3) 4) Using the disc repeatedly by Sony DVD Handycam are designed to be guaranteed. Note that playback on DVD playback equipment that supports the VR mode. What you can do not finalize the disc 1) (44) - - -...with your computer and editing them (82) 1) DVD discs recorded by formatting it (51) - Editing images on your DVD Handycam (72) - - - Refer to the specifications of your playback equipment...
... scenes after finalizing the disc (50) - 3) 4) Using the disc repeatedly by Sony DVD Handycam are designed to be guaranteed. Note that playback on DVD playback equipment that supports the VR mode. What you can do not finalize the disc 1) (44) - - -...with your computer and editing them (82) 1) DVD discs recorded by formatting it (51) - Editing images on your DVD Handycam (72) - - - Refer to the specifications of your playback equipment...
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... or deleting images. And, you can play back pictures recorded in the lengthwise direction. 15 Now, enjoy your DVD Handycam. * When you play back the disc without finalizing it ? Enjoying with your DVD Handycam How to choose a disc The figure below helps you to be compressed in 16:9 (p.26, 60)... on a DVD+RW with the disc after recording on it . * Did you find the disc type that suits your ...
... or deleting images. And, you can play back pictures recorded in the lengthwise direction. 15 Now, enjoy your DVD Handycam. * When you play back the disc without finalizing it ? Enjoying with your DVD Handycam How to choose a disc The figure below helps you to be compressed in 16:9 (p.26, 60)... on a DVD+RW with the disc after recording on it . * Did you find the disc type that suits your ...
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Proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? Proceed to step 5. DVD+RW The [FORMAT] screen appears. Touch , then proceed to steps after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from the LCD screen. However, the disc can be displayed ...correctly depending on the condition of the disc. • To delete all of the scenes on the disc (Formatting)" on various DVD devices. It may cause your camcorder to malfunction. • After your camcorder recognizes the disc, disc information such as the date you started to record new pictures, see "Deleting all of...
Proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? Proceed to step 5. DVD+RW The [FORMAT] screen appears. Touch , then proceed to steps after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from the LCD screen. However, the disc can be displayed ...correctly depending on the condition of the disc. • To delete all of the scenes on the disc (Formatting)" on various DVD devices. It may cause your camcorder to malfunction. • After your camcorder recognizes the disc, disc information such as the date you started to record new pictures, see "Deleting all of...
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... and some setup items (p.54). • If you cannot use the Easy Handycam operation, go to 26) before operation. • When inserting a new DVD-RW, it formatted with ease With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the arrow while pressing the green button in the center. EASY... operation. MODE POWER switch ON OFF (CHG) POWER Green button 2 Press EASY. Easy Handycam- using your camcorder with automatic settings Operate your camcorder with VIDEO mode. • When using your camcorder turns on the power by sliding the POWER switch in the direction of the camera settings...
... and some setup items (p.54). • If you cannot use the Easy Handycam operation, go to 26) before operation. • When inserting a new DVD-RW, it formatted with ease With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the arrow while pressing the green button in the center. EASY... operation. MODE POWER switch ON OFF (CHG) POWER Green button 2 Press EASY. Easy Handycam- using your camcorder with automatic settings Operate your camcorder with VIDEO mode. • When using your camcorder turns on the power by sliding the POWER switch in the direction of the camera settings...
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.... 3 Insert the disc to be overwritten once you want to prevent your camcorder. using your DVD Handycam sets up . creating a DVD menu to the DC IN jack on a DVD player, etc (p.45). - See "Step7: Inserting a disc" on a DVD player (Finalizing) With Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder with automatic settings (continued) Preparation for playing back on page 24 for...
.... 3 Insert the disc to be overwritten once you want to prevent your camcorder. using your DVD Handycam sets up . creating a DVD menu to the DC IN jack on a DVD player, etc (p.45). - See "Step7: Inserting a disc" on a DVD player (Finalizing) With Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder with automatic settings (continued) Preparation for playing back on page 24 for...
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... you cannot recover a scene once you want to reuse a DVD-RW to record in the following steps. Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Easy Handycam- If you delete it takes for recording thereafter. Refer also to your camcorder. 4 Touch the LCD screen in the following steps. ...
... you cannot recover a scene once you want to reuse a DVD-RW to record in the following steps. Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Easy Handycam- If you delete it takes for recording thereafter. Refer also to your camcorder. 4 Touch the LCD screen in the following steps. ...
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...vibration 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. You cannot format this kind of disc and reuse it . You can format this kind of disc and reuse it . If you...Turn on the power by deleting all the data recorded on the disc. Cancel the protection with the original equipment, and then format it . DVD-RW Select the recording format, then format the disc. If you use a double-sided disc, formatting is recovered by formatting it . Proceed to ...
...vibration 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. You cannot format this kind of disc and reuse it . You can format this kind of disc and reuse it . If you...Turn on the power by deleting all the data recorded on the disc. Cancel the protection with the original equipment, and then format it . DVD-RW Select the recording format, then format the disc. If you use a double-sided disc, formatting is recovered by formatting it . Proceed to ...
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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 divided it. 73 The playback of the selected movie. Adjust the volume Adjusts the dividing point with...
... 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 divided it. 73 The playback of the selected movie. Adjust the volume Adjusts the dividing point with...
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... repeatedly 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 . Touch to return to be deleted from the Playlist. 3 Touch the (Playlist) tab [EDIT]. 4 Touch...
... repeatedly 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 . Touch to return to be deleted from the Playlist. 3 Touch the (Playlist) tab [EDIT]. 4 Touch...
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... selected scene to the end. A list of the scenes added in the Playlist appears. 4 Touch the image from which the Playlist is added into your camcorders, such as more still images are recorded on the disc. • Still images which are not compatible with your... camcorder. 3 Select the (Playlist) tab. The screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen when the Playlist is available only for DVD-RWs (VR mode). 1 Slide the POWER switch down repeatedly to light up (Play/ Edit) lamp. 2 Insert the disc on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode) 77 This function...
... selected scene to the end. A list of the scenes added in the Playlist appears. 4 Touch the image from which the Playlist is added into your camcorders, such as more still images are recorded on the disc. • Still images which are not compatible with your... camcorder. 3 Select the (Playlist) tab. The screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen when the Playlist is available only for DVD-RWs (VR mode). 1 Slide the POWER switch down repeatedly to light up (Play/ Edit) lamp. 2 Insert the disc on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode) 77 This function...
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... in Easy Handycam operation (p.27) • The DVD+RW has been finalized. Warning indicators and messages (continued) Easy Handycam Cannot start Easy Handycam (p.27) Cannot cancel Easy Handycam (p.27) Cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected (p.27) Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with USB ...Handycam operation (p.27) No recording in a Playlist due to the lack of those operations. Use the AC Adaptor as the power source to prevent the battery from wearing out in the middle of remaining capacity on power again Recovering data vibration Avoid any • Your camcorder...
... in Easy Handycam operation (p.27) • The DVD+RW has been finalized. Warning indicators and messages (continued) Easy Handycam Cannot start Easy Handycam (p.27) Cannot cancel Easy Handycam (p.27) Cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected (p.27) Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with USB ...Handycam operation (p.27) No recording in a Playlist due to the lack of those operations. Use the AC Adaptor as the power source to prevent the battery from wearing out in the middle of remaining capacity on power again Recovering data vibration Avoid any • Your camcorder...
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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...