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...the literature accompanying the appliance. The number below . You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of optical instruments with this product. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are... recyclable. AC- If you have any questions about this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. Model No. WARNING To prevent fire...COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES003. 2 For customers in the U.S.A. Model No. DCR-DVD Serial No. For customers in the U.S.A.
...the literature accompanying the appliance. The number below . You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of optical instruments with this product. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are... recyclable. AC- If you have any questions about this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. Model No. WARNING To prevent fire...COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES003. 2 For customers in the U.S.A. Model No. DCR-DVD Serial No. For customers in the U.S.A.
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...camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by one or more of the FCC Rules. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - "Operating guide" (This manual) - Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD203 Responsible Party:Sony... with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD403 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to the following measures: - "First...
...camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by one or more of the FCC Rules. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - "Operating guide" (This manual) - Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD203 Responsible Party:Sony... with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD403 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to the following measures: - "First...
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... the screen language before using your recordings on the model DCR-DVD403. However, there may be some tiny black points and/...the camcorder. • Before connecting your camcorder. The number value indicates the amount of light from what you record them on this manual ...camcorder to the copyright laws. On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to direct sunlight for Modulation Transfer Function. Notes on the Setup items, LCD screen, viewfinder, and lens • A setup item that appear constantly on -screen displays in Germany, and Sony...
... the screen language before using your recordings on the model DCR-DVD403. However, there may be some tiny black points and/...the camcorder. • Before connecting your camcorder. The number value indicates the amount of light from what you record them on this manual ...camcorder to the copyright laws. On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to direct sunlight for Modulation Transfer Function. Notes on the Setup items, LCD screen, viewfinder, and lens • A setup item that appear constantly on -screen displays in Germany, and Sony...
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... discs adding special effects or music to record images. In this manual, an 8cm DVD disc is a high capacity optical disc which enables you to images using the Picture Package software supplied with your DVD Handycam Playing back the recorded disc on other DVD devices You can play...it can be able to find the desired image quickly, from a list 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 ...
... discs adding special effects or music to record images. In this manual, an 8cm DVD disc is a high capacity optical disc which enables you to images using the Picture Package software supplied with your DVD Handycam Playing back the recorded disc on other DVD devices You can play...it can be able to find the desired image quickly, from a list 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 ...
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...on DVD-RWs has wide compatibility with your TV. If the DVD+RW is played back under the above condition. • Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with other players. (Video Recording mode) enables you to edit, such as follows. Also, formatting removes all images data from VIDEO mode ...format 8cm DVD-R 8cm DVD-RW VIDEO mode VR mode 8cm DVD+RW Marks used in 4:3 ratio when it . • Use Sony discs or discs with your DVD Handycam. Examples of disc can choose the recording format from a previously recorded disc, allowing you playback the DVD+RW recorded in 16:9 (p....
...on DVD-RWs has wide compatibility with your TV. If the DVD+RW is played back under the above condition. • Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with other players. (Video Recording mode) enables you to edit, such as follows. Also, formatting removes all images data from VIDEO mode ...format 8cm DVD-R 8cm DVD-RW VIDEO mode VR mode 8cm DVD+RW Marks used in 4:3 ratio when it . • Use Sony discs or discs with your DVD Handycam. Examples of disc can choose the recording format from a previously recorded disc, allowing you playback the DVD+RW recorded in 16:9 (p....
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... 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 camcorder. Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that...
... 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 camcorder. Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that...
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...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. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices you are using. • When you intend to view pictures on... in 16:9 on a DVD+RW with [TV TYPE] set to [OLD MOVIE] (p.64). • Differences in the angle of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803) By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode, you see pictures on the TV screen may differ depending on your TV (16:9/4:3) (p.42)....
...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. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices you are using. • When you intend to view pictures on... in 16:9 on a DVD+RW with [TV TYPE] set to [OLD MOVIE] (p.64). • Differences in the angle of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803) By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode, you see pictures on the TV screen may differ depending on your TV (16:9/4:3) (p.42)....
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...58262; [FORMAT] [YES] [YES] 31 Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with automatic settings • Do not apply shock or vibration to record in VR mode, format the...If you delete it takes for recording thereafter. Deleting all the scenes after canceling Easy Handycam operation (p.51). • Note that you cannot recover a scene once you format ...disc recovers recording used capacity and is reusable for finalizing. 5 Remove the disc from your camcorder with the DVD player, etc. Touch the LCD screen in the following steps. ...
...58262; [FORMAT] [YES] [YES] 31 Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with automatic settings • Do not apply shock or vibration to record in VR mode, format the...If you delete it takes for recording thereafter. Deleting all the scenes after canceling Easy Handycam operation (p.51). • Note that you cannot recover a scene once you format ...disc recovers recording used capacity and is reusable for finalizing. 5 Remove the disc from your camcorder with the DVD player, etc. Touch the LCD screen in the following steps. ...
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...) DCR-DVD92/DVD103/ DVD602/DVD653 20 × DCR-DVD203/DVD703 12 × DCR-DVD403/DVD803 10 × To record sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording)(Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 Using your camcorder, ...manual supplied with the internal 4ch microphone or by attaching an external microphone (ECM-HQP1) (optional) to the Active Interface Shoe . Except for recording/playback, etc. When you playback the disc on playback equipment that supports 5.1ch surround sound, you operate it further for a slower zoom. DCR-DVD403/DVD803: Except for DCR-DVD403...
...) DCR-DVD92/DVD103/ DVD602/DVD653 20 × DCR-DVD203/DVD703 12 × DCR-DVD403/DVD803 10 × To record sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording)(Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 Using your camcorder, ...manual supplied with the internal 4ch microphone or by attaching an external microphone (ECM-HQP1) (optional) to the Active Interface Shoe . Except for recording/playback, etc. When you playback the disc on playback equipment that supports 5.1ch surround sound, you operate it further for a slower zoom. DCR-DVD403/DVD803: Except for DCR-DVD403...
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... page 58. 35 A disc created by attaching to the Active Interface Shoe (p.81) For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your discs. Flash effect may be impaired if heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp. • The flash charge...to select a setting (DCR-DVD403/DVD803). To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again. Recording/Playback • appears while recording 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 ...
... page 58. 35 A disc created by attaching to the Active Interface Shoe (p.81) For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your discs. Flash effect may be impaired if heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp. • The flash charge...to select a setting (DCR-DVD403/DVD803). To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again. Recording/Playback • appears while recording 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 ...
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... of Slide show (64) Upper right Indicator 40 Meaning Fader (63) LCD backlight off (21) Bottom Indicator Meaning Picture effect (64) Digital effect (63) Manual focus (58) PROGRAM AE (56) Backlight (35) White balance (57) WIDE SELECT (26, 60) SteadyShot off (61) Flexible spot meter (56)/ Exposure (57...
... of Slide show (64) Upper right Indicator 40 Meaning Fader (63) LCD backlight off (21) Bottom Indicator Meaning Picture effect (64) Digital effect (63) Manual focus (58) PROGRAM AE (56) Backlight (35) White balance (57) WIDE SELECT (26, 60) SteadyShot off (61) Flexible spot meter (56)/ Exposure (57...
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... 4:3, the image may deteriorate. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with an S VIDEO cable (optional). When your TV is not necessary. VCRs or TVs To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/ DVD803) Change the setting according to the screen size...Edit) lamp. Touch [SETUP] STANDARD SET [TV TYPE] [16:9] or [4:3] . • When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with your TV. • When you set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. Set the input selector on the VCR to the LINE IN...
... 4:3, the image may deteriorate. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with an S VIDEO cable (optional). When your TV is not necessary. VCRs or TVs To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/ DVD803) Change the setting according to the screen size...Edit) lamp. Touch [SETUP] STANDARD SET [TV TYPE] [16:9] or [4:3] . • When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with your TV. • When you set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. Set the input selector on the VCR to the LINE IN...
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... a DVD+RW, you are played back as a Photomovie swapping images in the menu. For details on how to import movies, refer to the instruction manuals of your DVD device. For details, refer to the "First Step Guide" supplied with an 8cm DVD as it may cause a malfunction. • ...a computer with a DVD drive installed • Do not use the 8cm CD adaptor with an 8cm DVD as it may be played back, freezes for DCR-DVD92/ DVD602). 48 Otherwise, it may cause a malfunction. • Make sure that a vertically installed DVD device is listed after all the movies in every...
... a DVD+RW, you are played back as a Photomovie swapping images in the menu. For details on how to import movies, refer to the instruction manuals of your DVD device. For details, refer to the "First Step Guide" supplied with an 8cm DVD as it may cause a malfunction. • ...a computer with a DVD drive installed • Do not use the 8cm CD adaptor with an 8cm DVD as it may be played back, freezes for DCR-DVD92/ DVD602). 48 Otherwise, it may cause a malfunction. • Make sure that a vertically installed DVD device is listed after all the movies in every...
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...to the brightness of the recording environment. AUTO The white balance is set to [MANUAL]. • The setting returns to [AUTO] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. WHITE BAL. (White balance) You can fix the brightness... of a picture manually. OUTDOOR ( ) The white balance is automatically set to fix and adjust the exposure on a ...
...to the brightness of the recording environment. AUTO The white balance is set to [MANUAL]. • The setting returns to [AUTO] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. WHITE BAL. (White balance) You can fix the brightness... of a picture manually. OUTDOOR ( ) The white balance is automatically set to fix and adjust the exposure on a ...
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... 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto. • The setting returns to [AUTO] when you want to focus on a certain subject intentionally. Touch [MANUAL]. appears. Touch (focusing on close subjects)/ (focusing on the subject by moving the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust...8226; The minimum distance required between your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus is automatically set it to [ON] (the default setting). AUTO Flashes automatically. Select this function when you use the built-in flash (DCR-DVD403/DVD803) or an external flash (...
... 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto. • The setting returns to [AUTO] when you want to focus on a certain subject intentionally. Touch [MANUAL]. appears. Touch (focusing on close subjects)/ (focusing on the subject by moving the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust...8226; The minimum distance required between your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus is automatically set it to [ON] (the default setting). AUTO Flashes automatically. Select this function when you use the built-in flash (DCR-DVD403/DVD803) or an external flash (...
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... and other objects. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p.58) when it is hard to [OFF]. • Do not use NightShot/NightShot Plus and [SUPER NS] or [SUPER NSPLUS] in bright places. The motion of your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. REDEYE REDUC (DCR-DVD403/ DVD803) You can record clearer pictures by activating...
... and other objects. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p.58) when it is hard to [OFF]. • Do not use NightShot/NightShot Plus and [SUPER NS] or [SUPER NSPLUS] in bright places. The motion of your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. REDEYE REDUC (DCR-DVD403/ DVD803) You can record clearer pictures by activating...
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... are as you see it on your player. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with . The indicators in the following cases: - DCR-DVD203/DVD703 1152 × 864 : 4 images 640 × 480 : 13 images DCR-DVD403/DVD803 2016 × 1512 : 3 images 640 × 480 : 21 images EXP...on a standard TV (4:3 screen)*2 *1 When 16:9 screen TV switches to full screen mode, the picture appears on selecting setup items. BURST (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/ DVD703/DVD803) You can record several still images one after the scroll bar indicator ( )and the ACCESS lamp turns off. 61 Using the ...
... are as you see it on your player. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with . The indicators in the following cases: - DCR-DVD203/DVD703 1152 × 864 : 4 images 640 × 480 : 13 images DCR-DVD403/DVD803 2016 × 1512 : 3 images 640 × 480 : 21 images EXP...on a standard TV (4:3 screen)*2 *1 When 16:9 screen TV switches to full screen mode, the picture appears on selecting setup items. BURST (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/ DVD703/DVD803) You can record several still images one after the scroll bar indicator ( )and the ACCESS lamp turns off. 61 Using the ...
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.... NORMAL Records various surround sounds, converting them to the instruction manuals of the LCD screen's backlight. NORMAL Standard brightness. You attach an external microphone (optional) to [4CH MIC] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 4CH MIC Records 4 channel sound, front L/R and rear...
.... NORMAL Records various surround sounds, converting them to the instruction manuals of the LCD screen's backlight. NORMAL Standard brightness. You attach an external microphone (optional) to [4CH MIC] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 4CH MIC Records 4 channel sound, front L/R and rear...
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.... 78 The yellow plug connection is not necessary. • Connect the A/V connecting cable to the output jack of a device you are connecting your camcorder. • When you are dubbing a picture from, or to the input jack of another device via the S VIDEO jack, by using an A/V...VIDEO cable (optional), higher quality pictures can be connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be produced than with an A/V connecting cable. Connecting to a VCR or TV Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC adaptor for dubbing a picture from your...
.... 78 The yellow plug connection is not necessary. • Connect the A/V connecting cable to the output jack of a device you are connecting your camcorder. • When you are dubbing a picture from, or to the input jack of another device via the S VIDEO jack, by using an A/V...VIDEO cable (optional), higher quality pictures can be connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be produced than with an A/V connecting cable. Connecting to a VCR or TV Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC adaptor for dubbing a picture from your...
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...Slide the POWER switch down repeatedly to light up the (Play/Edit) lamp. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the supplied A/V connecting cable, set it on the recording device. Connect your camcorder to other recording devices, such as a counter, etc.) on the screen of a VCR or ...as VCRs or DVD recorders. Set [TV TYPE] according to the playback device (p.42) (DCR-DVD203/ DVD403/DVD703/DVD803). 4 Insert the recorded disc into your camcorder. 5 Start the playback on your camcorder and the recording device. • To record the date/time and camera settings data, display ...
...Slide the POWER switch down repeatedly to light up the (Play/Edit) lamp. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the supplied A/V connecting cable, set it on the recording device. Connect your camcorder to other recording devices, such as a counter, etc.) on the screen of a VCR or ...as VCRs or DVD recorders. Set [TV TYPE] according to the playback device (p.42) (DCR-DVD203/ DVD403/DVD703/DVD803). 4 Insert the recorded disc into your camcorder. 5 Start the playback on your camcorder and the recording device. • To record the date/time and camera settings data, display ...