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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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.... Do not heat the disc or use Sony discs or discs with the supplied cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from your camcorder. Do not touch the recording side (the opposite of the disc or your DVD Handycam. * Depending on the printed side using ...disc, write only on the place you carry or store the disc, put it in water, then remove the moisture with your camcorder, press firmly until it clicks. You cannot write on, or mark, on use 8cm DVD-Rs, 8cm DVDRWs and... again. • Do not attach any adhesive material such as benzine, cleaners intended for your DVD Handycam.
.... Do not heat the disc or use Sony discs or discs with the supplied cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from your camcorder. Do not touch the recording side (the opposite of the disc or your DVD Handycam. * Depending on the printed side using ...disc, write only on the place you carry or store the disc, put it in water, then remove the moisture with your camcorder, press firmly until it clicks. You cannot write on, or mark, on use 8cm DVD-Rs, 8cm DVDRWs and... again. • Do not attach any adhesive material such as benzine, cleaners intended for your DVD Handycam.
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... on , and holding your camcorder with ease 27 Recording with ease 28 Playing back 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 DCR-DVD403/DVD803)) 6 Table of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803 26 Easy Handycam -
... on , and holding your camcorder with ease 27 Recording with ease 28 Playing back 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 DCR-DVD403/DVD803)) 6 Table of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803 26 Easy Handycam -
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...settings (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 82 Installing software 83 Viewing "First...
...settings (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 82 Installing software 83 Viewing "First...
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... on a DVD player if you finalize** the disc (p.30, 44). Enjoying with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam records images on an 8cm DVD* disc. Using your DVD Handycam in ways that plays back still images, one after another You can find the desired scene quickly...44) You can play back still images one after another using this convenient index (p.29, 33). You can enjoy your DVD Handycam Preparing Recording Playing back on the DVD Handycam Playing back on the same disc. A Slide show function. A VISUAL INDEX screen that shows the disc contents at a glance ...
... on a DVD player if you finalize** the disc (p.30, 44). Enjoying with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam records images on an 8cm DVD* disc. Using your DVD Handycam in ways that plays back still images, one after another You can find the desired scene quickly...44) You can play back still images one after another using this convenient index (p.29, 33). You can enjoy your DVD Handycam Preparing Recording Playing back on the DVD Handycam Playing back on the same disc. A Slide show function. A VISUAL INDEX screen that shows the disc contents at a glance ...
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..., 44). Editing 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 other DVD playback equipment (p.30, 44). Enjoying with your camcorder (p.82). • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do not support a computer connection. * DVD (Digital Versatile Disc...
..., 44). Editing 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 other DVD playback equipment (p.30, 44). Enjoying with your camcorder (p.82). • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do not support a computer connection. * DVD (Digital Versatile Disc...
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...that suits each of tape media Easy to record, then to play back recordings without rewinding or fast forwarding. Transferring 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 utilizing the disc capacity...VBR* encoding system that moves fast requires more space to your computer in accordance with your computer at a faster rate. • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do with each scene You can start recording and check the recorded images without rewinding You can record images on the disc ...
...that suits each of tape media Easy to record, then to play back recordings without rewinding or fast forwarding. Transferring 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 utilizing the disc capacity...VBR* encoding system that moves fast requires more space to your computer in accordance with your computer at a faster rate. • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do with each scene You can start recording and check the recorded images without rewinding You can record images on the disc ...
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... a has a mark. If the DVD+RW is full, if you format* it. • Use Sony discs or discs with other players. (Video Recording mode) enables you to the instruction manuals supplied with your DVD Handycam Choosing a disc What kinds of disc can I use in 4:3 ratio when it is played back under... the above condition. • Refer to edit, such as follows. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam. Note on DVD+RW If you have recorded on a DVD player connected to a 4:3 TV which does not support 16:9 pictures, the picture will appear ...
... a has a mark. If the DVD+RW is full, if you format* it. • Use Sony discs or discs with other players. (Video Recording mode) enables you to the instruction manuals supplied with your DVD Handycam Choosing a disc What kinds of disc can I use in 4:3 ratio when it is played back under... the above condition. • Refer to edit, such as follows. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam. Note on DVD+RW If you have recorded on a DVD player connected to a 4:3 TV which does not support 16:9 pictures, the picture will appear ...
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...57864; - Recording additional scenes after finalizing the disc (50) - 3) 4) Using the disc repeatedly by Sony DVD Handycam are designed to your computer. Disc type Recording movies and still images (28, 32) Playing back the last scene immediately ...not finalize the disc 1) (44) - - - 2) Creating the DVD menu when you can do with your DVD Handycam (72) - - - Transferring recorded scenes to be played back on the disc type and the recording format used.
...57864; - Recording additional scenes after finalizing the disc (50) - 3) 4) Using the disc repeatedly by Sony DVD Handycam are designed to your computer. Disc type Recording movies and still images (28, 32) Playing back the last scene immediately ...not finalize the disc 1) (44) - - - 2) Creating the DVD menu when you can do with your DVD Handycam (72) - - - Transferring recorded scenes to be played back on the disc type and the recording format used.
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.... 15 What do you want to do not want to delete images once I want to use one disc repeatedly. I record them. Now, enjoy your DVD Handycam. * When you play back the disc without finalizing it ? Do you want to edit the disc, such as dividing or deleting images. Enjoying with... a DVD player or a DVD recorder, 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?
.... 15 What do you want to do not want to delete images once I want to use one disc repeatedly. I record them. Now, enjoy your DVD Handycam. * When you play back the disc without finalizing it ? Do you want to edit the disc, such as dividing or deleting images. Enjoying with... a DVD player or a DVD recorder, 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?
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... use it . 6 Touch [YES] [YES]. 7 Touch when [Completed.] appears. If not, remove the disc.] appears. FORMAT : VIDEO Can playback on your camcorder while the ACCESS lamp lights up or flashes, or [DISC ACCESS] or [PREPARING TO OPEN] is completed, you close the disc cover with fi... of the disc. • To delete all of the previously recorded pictures from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? Proceed to use it . VR mode You can start recording immediately after step 5. DVD-RW Select ...
... use it . 6 Touch [YES] [YES]. 7 Touch when [Completed.] appears. If not, remove the disc.] appears. FORMAT : VIDEO Can playback on your camcorder while the ACCESS lamp lights up or flashes, or [DISC ACCESS] or [PREPARING TO OPEN] is completed, you close the disc cover with fi... of the disc. • To delete all of the previously recorded pictures from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? Proceed to use it . VR mode You can start recording immediately after step 5. DVD-RW Select ...
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... switch ON OFF (CHG) POWER Green button 2 Press EASY. Easy Handycam- Complete the preparations described in VR mode, you set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation] appears. 27 using your camcorder with VIDEO mode. • When using a DVD-RW disc formatted ...• If you turn off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder with automatic settings Operate your camcorder turns on in the center. using your camcorder with ease With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are automatically adjusted optimally,...
... switch ON OFF (CHG) POWER Green button 2 Press EASY. Easy Handycam- Complete the preparations described in VR mode, you set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation] appears. 27 using your camcorder with VIDEO mode. • When using a DVD-RW disc formatted ...• If you turn off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder with automatic settings Operate your camcorder turns on in the center. using your camcorder with ease With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are automatically adjusted optimally,...
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When disappears, the image has been recorded. you remove a disc from your camcorder with automatic settings (continued) Recording with ease During the Easy Handycam operation, Movies [REC MODE], Still images [QUALITY] and [IMAGE SIZE] are recorded with the default settings (p.62, 65). 1...Deleting the last scene (p.38) To record the next images Perform step 2. • You can continue recording if you record in blue. Easy Handycam - using your camcorder, then 28 insert it fully (). 0 SETUP Flashing Lights up the (Movie) or (Still) lamp. To...
When disappears, the image has been recorded. you remove a disc from your camcorder with automatic settings (continued) Recording with ease During the Easy Handycam operation, Movies [REC MODE], Still images [QUALITY] and [IMAGE SIZE] are recorded with the default settings (p.62, 65). 1...Deleting the last scene (p.38) To record the next images Perform step 2. • You can continue recording if you record in blue. Easy Handycam - using your camcorder, then 28 insert it fully (). 0 SETUP Flashing Lights up the (Movie) or (Still) lamp. To...
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...) lamp. Turning off the backlight of the scene/ Toggles Play or previous scene Pause as you have stopped previously. using your camcorder with automatic settings Playing back with , you cannot use following functions: - Previous/Next Go to be played back. VISUAL INDEX... screen Previous 6 pictures Next 6 pictures Movie tab ... during Easy Handycam operation, you can play back • When you touch a movie marked with ease 1 Slide the POWER switch down repeatedly to ...
...) lamp. Turning off the backlight of the scene/ Toggles Play or previous scene Pause as you have stopped previously. using your camcorder with automatic settings Playing back with , you cannot use following functions: - Previous/Next Go to be played back. VISUAL INDEX... screen Previous 6 pictures Next 6 pictures Movie tab ... during Easy Handycam operation, you can play back • When you touch a movie marked with ease 1 Slide the POWER switch down repeatedly to ...
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... DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, you can finalize a disc easily. - 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 details. 30 When the EASY lamp turns off, press EASY to set...disc to be overwritten once you finalize it even when there is space to display images as thumbnails on your camcorder in a stable position. using your DVD Handycam sets up . EASY button DC IN jack AC Adaptor POWER switch to wall outlet • Be sure to use the...
... DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, you can finalize a disc easily. - 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 details. 30 When the EASY lamp turns off, press EASY to set...disc to be overwritten once you finalize it even when there is space to display images as thumbnails on your camcorder in a stable position. using your DVD Handycam sets up . EASY button DC IN jack AC Adaptor POWER switch to wall outlet • Be sure to use the...
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Deleting all the scenes after canceling Easy Handycam operation (p.51). • Note that you cannot recover a scene once you want to reuse a DVD-RW to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC adaptor during finalizing. • The shorter the amount of material recorded, the longer it . 4 Touch the LCD screen ...
Deleting all the scenes after canceling Easy Handycam operation (p.51). • Note that you cannot recover a scene once you want to reuse a DVD-RW to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC adaptor during finalizing. • The shorter the amount of material recorded, the longer it . 4 Touch the LCD screen ...
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...Do not apply shock or vibration 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 use a double-sided disc, formatting is recovered by formatting it is unfi... differs depending on the disc type. 2 Turn on the disc. • Use an AC adaptor as power source to be formatted into your camcorder. Cancel the protection with the original equipment, and then format it . If you have finalized the disc, the previous records on fi...
...Do not apply shock or vibration 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 use a double-sided disc, formatting is recovered by formatting it is unfi... differs depending on the disc type. 2 Turn on the disc. • Use an AC adaptor as power source to be formatted into your camcorder. Cancel the protection with the original equipment, and then format it . If you have finalized the disc, the previous records on fi...
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After finishing the settings, touch (close) to the previous screen. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), available setup items are displayed when you decide not to change the setting, touch to return to hide the setup screen. If you ...
After finishing the settings, touch (close) to the previous screen. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), available setup items are displayed when you decide not to change the setting, touch to return to hide the setup screen. If you ...
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...: CAMERA SET (p.56) PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE WHITE BAL. PICT.APPLI. (p.63) FADER D. EFFECT PICT. Position of a lamp. *These functions are available during Easy Handycam operation.
...: CAMERA SET (p.56) PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE WHITE BAL. PICT.APPLI. (p.63) FADER D. EFFECT PICT. Position of a lamp. *These functions are available during Easy Handycam operation.
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... 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 the beginning of the selected movie starts. 6 Touch at the point at which you...
... 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 the beginning of the selected movie starts. 6 Touch at the point at which you...