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... are recyclable. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your used rechargeable batteries to the presence of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Model No. "Battery pack" THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS...You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Record the serial number in hazardous radiation exposure. DCR-DVD Serial No. Serial No. If you may...
... are recyclable. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your used rechargeable batteries to the presence of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Model No. "Battery pack" THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS...You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Record the serial number in hazardous radiation exposure. DCR-DVD Serial No. Serial No. If you may...
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... Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD403 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the limits for using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by turning the equipment off and on the supplied...of the FCC Rules. Connect the equipment into an outlet on use Your camcorder is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the equipment in a particular installation. View finder LCD screen Battery 3
... Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD403 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the limits for using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by turning the equipment off and on the supplied...of the FCC Rules. Connect the equipment into an outlet on use Your camcorder is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the equipment in a particular installation. View finder LCD screen Battery 3
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... (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on the model DCR-DVD403. On this manual • The images of the LCD screen and the viewfi... on: − to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor 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...
... (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on the model DCR-DVD403. On this manual • The images of the LCD screen and the viewfi... on: − to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor 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...
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... dark places (NightShot (DCR-DVD403/DVD803)/ NightShot plus (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803)) 6 Table 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, and holding your camcorder with ease 27...
... dark places (NightShot (DCR-DVD403/DVD803)/ NightShot plus (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803)) 6 Table 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, and holding your camcorder with ease 27...
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...To play back the images in sequence To use PB ZOOM Recording/playback To check the remaining battery To turn off the operation confirmation beep To initialize the settings Other part names and ... last scene (Review/Review deleting 38 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... the Setup items 52 Setup items 54 CAMERA SET 56 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.) STILL SET 61 Settings for still images (...
...To play back the images in sequence To use PB ZOOM Recording/playback To check the remaining battery To turn off the operation confirmation beep To initialize the settings Other part names and ... last scene (Review/Review deleting 38 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... the Setup items 52 Setup items 54 CAMERA SET 56 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.) STILL SET 61 Settings for still images (...
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 87 Warning indicators and messages 101 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 105 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 107 Maintenance and precautions 109 Using the Strap Belt as a wrist strap 113 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 113 Specifications 114 Index...117 9
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 87 Warning indicators and messages 101 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 105 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 107 Maintenance and precautions 109 Using the Strap Belt as a wrist strap 113 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 113 Specifications 114 Index...117 9
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... following items supplied with your 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 cable (1) (p.82) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.41) (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803) Attached to the...
... following items supplied with your 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 cable (1) (p.82) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.41) (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803) Attached to the...
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... ON OFF (CHG) POWER CHG 5 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. DC IN jack cover DC IN jack CHG lamp Power switch Battery DC plug Power cord To the wall outlet AC Adaptor 1 Slide the... battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it to connect the AC Adaptor...
... ON OFF (CHG) POWER CHG 5 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. DC IN jack cover DC IN jack CHG lamp Power switch Battery DC plug Power cord To the wall outlet AC Adaptor 1 Slide the... battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it to connect the AC Adaptor...
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... in the center of the BATT release button (), slide the battery pack towards the back of your camcorder, then remove the battery pack (). When storing the battery pack Use up the battery pack completely if you use it for DCRDVD403/DVD803. **Supplied with DCR-DVD403/DVD803. Projection BATT release button • When you fully charge...
... in the center of the BATT release button (), slide the battery pack towards the back of your camcorder, then remove the battery pack (). When storing the battery pack Use up the battery pack completely if you use it for DCRDVD403/DVD803. **Supplied with DCR-DVD403/DVD803. Projection BATT release button • When you fully charge...
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... 125 NP-FP70 225 265 NP-FP90 400 475 For DCR-DVD203/DVD703 Battery pack LCD screen opened* LCD screen closed NP-FP50 (supplied) 90 110 NP-FP70 190 235 NP-FP90 345 415 For DCR-DVD403/DVD803 Battery pack LCD screen opened* LCD screen closed . Disconnect the... AC Adaptor from the wall outlet. • We recommend that you use a fully charged battery pack. PRECAUTION • Even if your camcorder is recommended.) • Available recording and...
... 125 NP-FP70 225 265 NP-FP90 400 475 For DCR-DVD203/DVD703 Battery pack LCD screen opened* LCD screen closed NP-FP50 (supplied) 90 110 NP-FP70 190 235 NP-FP90 345 415 For DCR-DVD403/DVD803 Battery pack LCD screen opened* LCD screen closed . Disconnect the... AC Adaptor from the wall outlet. • We recommend that you use a fully charged battery pack. PRECAUTION • Even if your camcorder is recommended.) • Available recording and...
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... automatically if you turn off the power Slide the POWER switch up . Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your camcorder without any operation attempted for a few seconds. When using it for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 2 Remove the lens cap by sliding the POWER switch in the center. Green button MODE 4 Ensure a good... pressing the green button in the direction of the arrow until the respective lamp lights up to OFF (CHG). • At the time of your camcorder, the current date and time will be set to save battery power. ([A.SHUT OFF], p.69).
... automatically if you turn off the power Slide the POWER switch up . Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your camcorder without any operation attempted for a few seconds. When using it for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 2 Remove the lens cap by sliding the POWER switch in the center. Green button MODE 4 Ensure a good... pressing the green button in the direction of the arrow until the respective lamp lights up to OFF (CHG). • At the time of your camcorder, the current date and time will be set to save battery power. ([A.SHUT OFF], p.69).
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...] - [VF B.LIGHT] (p.67). Getting Started Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder The LCD screen Open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (). 180 degrees (max.) DISP/BATT INFO The viewfinder You... not be affected by the setting. 21 This is clear. • You can view pictures using the viewfinder to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the picture seen on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD screen. • If you open the LCD screen...
...] - [VF B.LIGHT] (p.67). Getting Started Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder The LCD screen Open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (). 180 degrees (max.) DISP/BATT INFO The viewfinder You... not be affected by the setting. 21 This is clear. • You can view pictures using the viewfinder to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the picture seen on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD screen. • If you open the LCD screen...
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...5 Set [DST] or [SUMMERTIME] to the year 2079. Step 6: Setting the date and time Getting Started Set the date and time when using this camcorder for some models. 23 CLOCK SET -:--:-- AREA26 GMT -5.0 New York , Bogota DST OFF DATE 2005Y JANM 1D 12: 00 AM OK Skip to step ... may be cleared from the memory. For midday, set the date and time again (p.111). CLOCK SET -:--:-- In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set it to page 106 for information concerning "World time difference." • Instead of [DST], [SUMMERTIME] is displayed for the ...
...5 Set [DST] or [SUMMERTIME] to the year 2079. Step 6: Setting the date and time Getting Started Set the date and time when using this camcorder for some models. 23 CLOCK SET -:--:-- AREA26 GMT -5.0 New York , Bogota DST OFF DATE 2005Y JANM 1D 12: 00 AM OK Skip to step ... may be cleared from the memory. For midday, set the date and time again (p.111). CLOCK SET -:--:-- In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set it to page 106 for information concerning "World time difference." • Instead of [DST], [SUMMERTIME] is displayed for the ...
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... cover with fingerprints, etc. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder while the ACCESS lamp lights up to 30 minutes to remove a disc if it is damaged... it and information on the DVD-RW or the DVD+RW. • Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor while formatting. To remove the disc Perform steps 1 and 2 to...appears. If not, remove the disc.] appears. You do not need to proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? However, the disc can start recording on previously recorded areas appears for a DVD-RW...
... cover with fingerprints, etc. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder while the ACCESS lamp lights up to 30 minutes to remove a disc if it is damaged... it and information on the DVD-RW or the DVD+RW. • Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor while formatting. To remove the disc Perform steps 1 and 2 to...appears. If not, remove the disc.] appears. You do not need to proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? However, the disc can start recording on previously recorded areas appears for a DVD-RW...
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...obscures the lamp. • The flash charge lamp flickers when charging the flash, and remains lit when the battery charge is hard to the instruction manual supplied with ordinary stereo sound that produces just left and right sound move. If you have 5....Except for DCR-DVD403/ DVD803) function (p.59). To record an image brighter in dim light, use the flash Press (flash) repeatedly to display . To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects To adjust the exposure for an off center subject See [SPOT FOCUS] on your camcorder. * Dolby...
...obscures the lamp. • The flash charge lamp flickers when charging the flash, and remains lit when the battery charge is hard to the instruction manual supplied with ordinary stereo sound that produces just left and right sound move. If you have 5....Except for DCR-DVD403/ DVD803) function (p.59). To record an image brighter in dim light, use the flash Press (flash) repeatedly to display . To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects To adjust the exposure for an off center subject See [SPOT FOCUS] on your camcorder. * Dolby...
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...including settings for date and time. (Setup items customized on the screen for about 20 seconds. Recording/playback To check the remaining battery ...... Set the POWER switch up in the center of the LCD screen. Recording/Playback Touch the portion that you... microphone (p.81). Built-in stereo microphone (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803) When an external microphone (optional) is displayed for DCRDVD92/DVD602) Point the Remote Commander (p.41) towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder. Recording lamp The recording lamp lights up to adjust ...
...including settings for date and time. (Setup items customized on the screen for about 20 seconds. Recording/playback To check the remaining battery ...... Set the POWER switch up in the center of the LCD screen. Recording/Playback Touch the portion that you... microphone (p.81). Built-in stereo microphone (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803) When an external microphone (optional) is displayed for DCRDVD92/DVD602) Point the Remote Commander (p.41) towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder. Recording lamp The recording lamp lights up to adjust ...
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... to standby. Personal Menu button (52) Viewing movies Image size (Except for DCR-DVD92/ DVD103/DVD602/DVD653) (62) 2016 × 1512 (DCR-DVD403/DVD803)/ 1152 × 864(DCR-DVD203/DVD703), or 640 × 480) Quality ([FINE] or [STD]) (62) ...number of the disc (approx.) (68) Review button (38) Displays the most recently recorded image. Recording still images Recording/Playback Remaining battery (approx.) (37) Recording mode ( or or ) (65) Recording status ([STBY] (standby...
... to standby. Personal Menu button (52) Viewing movies Image size (Except for DCR-DVD92/ DVD103/DVD602/DVD653) (62) 2016 × 1512 (DCR-DVD403/DVD803)/ 1152 × 864(DCR-DVD203/DVD703), or 640 × 480) Quality ([FINE] or [STD]) (62) ...number of the disc (approx.) (68) Review button (38) Displays the most recently recorded image. Recording still images Recording/Playback Remaining battery (approx.) (37) Recording mode ( or or ) (65) Recording status ([STBY] (standby...
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..., the orange frame disappears. Select a desired button or an item with then press ENTER to operate your camcorder (p.37). • To change the battery, see page 111. 41 Recording/Playback Remote Commander (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. ENTER When you press this button will...
..., the orange frame disappears. Select a desired button or an item with then press ENTER to operate your camcorder (p.37). • To change the battery, see page 111. 41 Recording/Playback Remote Commander (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. ENTER When you press this button will...
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... [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO]. • When you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] is selected, or you bring your camcorder outdoors from inside the house while using fixed exposure, select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance... ( ) The white balance is set to [MANUAL]. • The setting returns to [AUTO] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder while is flashing quickly. • flashes slowly if white balance could not be adjusted according to the ambient light. Touch ...
... [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO]. • When you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] is selected, or you bring your camcorder outdoors from inside the house while using fixed exposure, select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance... ( ) The white balance is set to [MANUAL]. • The setting returns to [AUTO] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder while is flashing quickly. • flashes slowly if white balance could not be adjusted according to the ambient light. Touch ...
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...not suitable for recording conversations. • The setting returns to [NORMAL] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for details. 66 For DCR-DVD92/DVD602 WIDE STEREO Records 2 channel sound with more presence. Refer to the instruction manuals of the LCD screen...stereo sound. • The setting returns to [4CH MIC] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is automatically selected for more than 5 minutes. MICREF LEVEL You can select the microphone level for more ...
...not suitable for recording conversations. • The setting returns to [NORMAL] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for details. 66 For DCR-DVD92/DVD602 WIDE STEREO Records 2 channel sound with more presence. Refer to the instruction manuals of the LCD screen...stereo sound. • The setting returns to [4CH MIC] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is automatically selected for more than 5 minutes. MICREF LEVEL You can select the microphone level for more ...