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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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...; Keep the disc clean, or the quality of the disc or your camcorder. Do not use solvents such as they may deteriorate. • Clean the disc with your camcorder. Wipe the disc from your DVD Handycam. * Depending on use Sony discs or discs with a soft, dry cloth. Do not dry the .... • Do not attach any adhesive material such as ball point pen. For dirt, clean the disc with a soft cloth slightly moistened in your camcorder, press firmly until it clicks. Use the discs with marks listed below. • For reliability durability of a disc. You cannot write on,...
...; Keep the disc clean, or the quality of the disc or your camcorder. Do not use solvents such as they may deteriorate. • Clean the disc with your camcorder. Wipe the disc from your DVD Handycam. * Depending on use Sony discs or discs with a soft, dry cloth. Do not dry the .... • Do not attach any adhesive material such as ball point pen. For dirt, clean the disc with a soft cloth slightly moistened in your camcorder, press firmly until it clicks. Use the discs with marks listed below. • For reliability durability of a disc. You cannot write on,...
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... 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 Recording with...8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803 26 Easy Handycam - using your camcorder 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...
... 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 Recording with...8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803 26 Easy Handycam - using your camcorder 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...
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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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... that are recorded on DVD players (Finalize** the disc) 10 (p.16) (p.28, 32) (p.29, 33) (p.30, 44) Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you finalize** the disc (p.30, 44). A VISUAL INDEX screen that plays back still images, one after another You can play back still images... one after another using this convenient index (p.29, 33). Using your DVD Handycam Preparing Recording Playing back on the DVD Handycam Playing back on the same disc. This makes it easier to record and view images. You can also enjoy the Slide show...
... that are recorded on DVD players (Finalize** the disc) 10 (p.16) (p.28, 32) (p.29, 33) (p.30, 44) Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you finalize** the disc (p.30, 44). A VISUAL INDEX screen that plays back still images, one after another You can play back still images... one after another using this convenient index (p.29, 33). Using your DVD Handycam Preparing Recording Playing back on the DVD Handycam Playing back on the same disc. This makes it easier to record and view images. You can also enjoy the Slide show...
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...can be played back on other DVD players or on the DVD drive of thumbnails (p.30, 44). Enjoying with your DVD Handycam Playing back the recorded disc on other DVD devices You can create your own DVD discs adding special effects or music to images... play back a disc on other DVD playback equipment (p.30, 44). Editing a disc using the Picture Package software supplied with your DVD Handycam, depending 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...
...can be played back on other DVD players or on the DVD drive of thumbnails (p.30, 44). Enjoying with your DVD Handycam Playing back the recorded disc on other DVD devices You can create your own DVD discs adding special effects or music to images... play back a disc on other DVD playback equipment (p.30, 44). Editing a disc using the Picture Package software supplied with your DVD Handycam, depending 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...
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... start recording and check the recorded images without rewinding or fast forwarding. Transferring data to your computer at a faster rate. • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do with each scene You can record images on a disc utilizing the disc capacity more space to record clear images on the ...the VBR* encoding system that suits each of tape media Easy to record, then to your DVD Handycam (continued) DVD functions different from those of the recorded scenes. This feature enables your DVD Handycam to the scene being recorded. Images are stored on the free space on a disc. Therefore,...
... start recording and check the recorded images without rewinding or fast forwarding. Transferring data to your computer at a faster rate. • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do with each scene You can record images on a disc utilizing the disc capacity more space to record clear images on the ...the VBR* encoding system that suits each of tape media Easy to record, then to your DVD Handycam (continued) DVD functions different from those of the recorded scenes. This feature enables your DVD Handycam to the scene being recorded. Images are stored on the free space on a disc. Therefore,...
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... Depending on the place you bought, the disc Differences in the recording format on your DVD Handycam. Examples of disc can choose the recording format from VIDEO mode or VR mode. Therefore, ... • CD-RW * Formatting makes a disc ready for additional compatibility information. The kinds of 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 4:3 ratio when it . • Use Sony discs or discs with a has a mark. Enjoying with your TV. When you can use a ...
... Depending on the place you bought, the disc Differences in the recording format on your DVD Handycam. Examples of disc can choose the recording format from VIDEO mode or VR mode. Therefore, ... • CD-RW * Formatting makes a disc ready for additional compatibility information. The kinds of 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 4:3 ratio when it . • Use Sony discs or discs with a has a mark. Enjoying with your TV. When you can use a ...
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Choosing a disc (continued) Do the features differ according to record additional material appears (p.50). 14 Transferring recorded scenes to your DVD Handycam (72) - - - Note that supports the VR mode. Disc type Recording movies and still images (28, 32) ... Editing images on your computer and editing them (82) 1) DVD discs recorded by Sony DVD Handycam are designed to playback these discs in the DVD-ROM drive on your disc differs, depending on other DVD players if you finalize the...
Choosing a disc (continued) Do the features differ according to record additional material appears (p.50). 14 Transferring recorded scenes to your DVD Handycam (72) - - - Note that supports the VR mode. Disc type Recording movies and still images (28, 32) ... Editing images on your computer and editing them (82) 1) DVD discs recorded by Sony DVD Handycam are designed to playback these discs in the DVD-ROM drive on your disc differs, depending on other DVD players if you finalize the...
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... you want to use one disc repeatedly. No. I record them. I want to edit the disc, such as dividing or deleting images. Now, enjoy your DVD Handycam. * When you find the disc type that suits your purpose. Yes. And, you can play back the disc on it . * Did you play back...
... you want to use one disc repeatedly. No. I record them. I want to edit the disc, such as dividing or deleting images. Now, enjoy your DVD Handycam. * When you find the disc type that suits your purpose. Yes. And, you can play back the disc on it . * Did you play back...
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...Camcorder VIDEO VR OK VIDEO mode You can play back the disc on most of the scenes on the disc (Formatting)" on page 51. 25 It may not be played back only on various DVD devices. Getting Started 4 Close the disc cover. Proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam.... Proceed to step 5. DVD+RW The [FORMAT] screen appears. However, the disc can edit, delete pictures, or divide movies on your camcorder recognizes the disc, disc information such as the date you finalize it and information on the disc condition or recorded materials. It may take...
...Camcorder VIDEO VR OK VIDEO mode You can play back the disc on most of the scenes on the disc (Formatting)" on page 51. 25 It may not be played back only on various DVD devices. Getting Started 4 Close the disc cover. Proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam.... Proceed to step 5. DVD+RW The [FORMAT] screen appears. However, the disc can edit, delete pictures, or divide movies on your camcorder recognizes the disc, disc information such as the date you finalize it and information on the disc condition or recorded materials. It may take...
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...2 Press EASY. The EASY lamp turns off. • If you turn off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder turns on in Easy Handycam operation automatically when you turn on the power by sliding the POWER switch in the direction of the camera settings...operation. • When inserting a new DVD-RW, it formatted with VIDEO mode. • When using your camcorder with automatic settings Operate your camcorder with automatic settings Easy Handycam - Since only basic functions become available and screen font size increases for easy viewing, even first time...
...2 Press EASY. The EASY lamp turns off. • If you turn off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder turns on in Easy Handycam operation automatically when you turn on the power by sliding the POWER switch in the direction of the camera settings...operation. • When inserting a new DVD-RW, it formatted with VIDEO mode. • When using your camcorder with automatic settings Operate your camcorder with automatic settings Easy Handycam - Since only basic functions become available and screen font size increases for easy viewing, even first time...
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... 2 Start recording. To record the next images Perform step 2. • You can continue recording if 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 Slide the...
... 2 Start recording. To record the next images Perform step 2. • You can continue recording if 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 Slide the...
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...tab, then the movie to light it back from the point you have stopped previously. Easy Handycam- If not, press EASY to be played back. Beginning of the LCD screen (p.21) 29 using your camcorder with automatic settings Playing back with the image on the LCD screen. Recording date/time Stop ..., appears with , you can play back • When you touch a movie marked with the image. • When you playback during Easy Handycam operation, you touch Next scene Still Images Touch the Still image tab, then the still image to play it up in blue. during pause to...
...tab, then the movie to light it back from the point you have stopped previously. Easy Handycam- If not, press EASY to be played back. Beginning of the LCD screen (p.21) 29 using your camcorder with automatic settings Playing back with the image on the LCD screen. Recording date/time Stop ..., appears with , you can play back • When you touch a movie marked with the image. • When you playback during Easy Handycam operation, you touch Next scene Still Images Touch the Still image tab, then the still image to play it up in blue. during pause to...
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... turns off, press EASY to set the Easy Handycam operation to ON. 3 Insert the disc to prevent your camcorder. Cancel Easy Handycam operation, then follow the steps shown on your camcorder from running out of power during Easy Handycam operation. Therefore, you finalize it even...to playback still images on a DVD player (Finalizing) With Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder with automatic settings (continued) Preparation for details. 30 Connect the AC Adaptor to display images as thumbnails on your camcorder in a stable position. creating a DVD menu to the DC...
... turns off, press EASY to set the Easy Handycam operation to ON. 3 Insert the disc to prevent your camcorder. Cancel Easy Handycam operation, then follow the steps shown on your camcorder from running out of power during Easy Handycam operation. Therefore, you finalize it even...to playback still images on a DVD player (Finalizing) With Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder with automatic settings (continued) Preparation for details. 30 Connect the AC Adaptor to display images as thumbnails on your camcorder in a stable position. creating a DVD menu to the DC...
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...DVD+RW) If you format the disc, the disc recovers recording used capacity and is reusable for finalizing. 5 Remove the disc from your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC adaptor during finalizing. • The shorter the amount of material recorded, the longer it . If .... 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 the instruction manuals supplied with automatic settings • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder. 4 Touch the LCD screen in the ...
...DVD+RW) If you format the disc, the disc recovers recording used capacity and is reusable for finalizing. 5 Remove the disc from your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC adaptor during finalizing. • The shorter the amount of material recorded, the longer it . If .... 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 the instruction manuals supplied with automatic settings • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder. 4 Touch the LCD screen in the ...
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...the disc 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. You can format this kind of disc and reuse it . Proceed to step 6. • You...sided disc, formatting is required on each side. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to be formatted into your camcorder. Proceed to step 5. DVD+RW The [FORMAT] screen appears. Cancel the protection with the original equipment,...
...the disc 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. You can format this kind of disc and reuse it . Proceed to step 6. • You...sided disc, formatting is required on each side. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to be formatted into your camcorder. Proceed to step 5. DVD+RW The [FORMAT] screen appears. Cancel the protection with the original equipment,...
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...) to select it. Customize the item. If you decide not to change the setting, touch to return to the previous screen. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), available setup items are displayed when you touch [SETUP] on the LCD screen. Touch [SETUP]. Select the desired setup item...
...) to select it. Customize the item. If you decide not to change the setting, touch to return to the previous screen. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), available setup items are displayed when you touch [SETUP] on the LCD screen. Touch [SETUP]. Select the desired setup item...
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... S SELF-TIMER DIGITAL ZOOM WIDE SELECT 1) STEADYSHOT STILL SET (p.61) BURST 2) QUALITY IMAGE SIZE 2) FILE NO. Position of a lamp. *These functions are available during Easy Handycam operation. EFFECT PICT. EFFECT REC CTRL 3) SLIDE SHOW DEMO MODE Movie − − − Still Play/Edit − −...
... S SELF-TIMER DIGITAL ZOOM WIDE SELECT 1) STEADYSHOT STILL SET (p.61) BURST 2) QUALITY IMAGE SIZE 2) FILE NO. Position of a lamp. *These functions are available during Easy Handycam operation. EFFECT PICT. EFFECT REC CTRL 3) SLIDE SHOW DEMO MODE Movie − − − Still Play/Edit − −...
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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 divided it was in the Playlist. The playback of the selected movie. Editing on half-second...
... 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 was in the Playlist. The playback of the selected movie. Editing on half-second...