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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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... has a mark. on a single sided disc, write only on the surface of the disc or your camcorder. For dirt, clean the disc with a soft cloth slightly moistened in its edge while supporting the center hole... may deteriorate. • Clean the disc with a soft, dry cloth. Wipe the disc from your DVD Handycam. * Depending on the doublesided discs. 5 Use the discs with marks listed below. • For reliability ...DVDRWs and 8cm DVD+RWs only. About the disc • You can use Sony discs or discs with an * for VIDEO CAMERA mark for vinyl LPs or antistatic splay, as benzine,...
... has a mark. on a single sided disc, write only on the surface of the disc or your camcorder. For dirt, clean the disc with a soft cloth slightly moistened in its edge while supporting the center hole... may deteriorate. • Clean the disc with a soft, dry cloth. Wipe the disc from your DVD Handycam. * Depending on the doublesided discs. 5 Use the discs with marks listed below. • For reliability ...DVDRWs and 8cm DVD+RWs only. About the disc • You can use Sony discs or discs with an * for VIDEO CAMERA mark for vinyl LPs or antistatic splay, as benzine,...
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... 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 Contents Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you can do with your camcorder 20 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder 21 Step 5: Using the touch...
... 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 Contents Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you can do with your camcorder 20 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder 21 Step 5: Using the touch...
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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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...** the disc (p.30, 44). You can find the desired scene quickly using the Slide show on a DVD player if you can enjoy your DVD Handycam in ways that shows the disc contents at a glance Movies and still images are different from those of other media. Using your DVD... back on DVD players (Finalize** the disc) 10 (p.16) (p.28, 32) (p.29, 33) (p.30, 44) Enjoying with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam records images on an 8cm DVD* disc. This makes it easier to record and view images. You can play back still images one after another ...
...** the disc (p.30, 44). You can find the desired scene quickly using the Slide show on a DVD player if you can enjoy your DVD Handycam in ways that shows the disc contents at a glance Movies and still images are different from those of other media. Using your DVD... back on DVD players (Finalize** the disc) 10 (p.16) (p.28, 32) (p.29, 33) (p.30, 44) Enjoying with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam records images on an 8cm DVD* disc. This makes it easier to record and view images. You can play back still images one after another ...
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...a disc, you to record on it again on your DVD Handycam Playing back the recorded disc on other DVD devices You can play back a disc on the disc type and the recording format (p.13). 11 Enjoying with your camcorder (p.82). • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do not support a computer connection. * DVD (.... You can create your own DVD discs adding special effects or music to images using the Picture Package software supplied with your DVD Handycam, depending on other DVD playback equipment (p.30, 44). Editing a disc using the supplied software You can also create a DVD menu that it...
...a disc, you to record on it again on your DVD Handycam Playing back the recorded disc on other DVD devices You can play back a disc on the disc type and the recording format (p.13). 11 Enjoying with your camcorder (p.82). • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do not support a computer connection. * DVD (.... You can create your own DVD discs adding special effects or music to images using the Picture Package software supplied with your DVD Handycam, depending on other DVD playback equipment (p.30, 44). Editing a disc using the supplied software You can also create a DVD menu that it...
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...(recording capacity per a certain time) automatically in less time than normal. * VBR stands for Variable Bit Rate. Transferring data to your DVD Handycam to the scene being recorded. Therefore, the available recording time may be shorten than the actual recording time. What you can do not support a...Easy to record, then to record clear images on the disc automatically. This feature enables 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 effectively thanks to the VBR* encoding ...
...(recording capacity per a certain time) automatically in less time than normal. * VBR stands for Variable Bit Rate. Transferring data to your DVD Handycam to the scene being recorded. Therefore, the available recording time may be shorten than the actual recording time. What you can do not support a...Easy to record, then to record clear images on the disc automatically. This feature enables 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 effectively thanks to the VBR* encoding ...
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... disc Differences in the recording format on DVD-RWs has wide compatibility with other players. (Video Recording mode) enables you have recorded on your DVD Handycam. Examples of incompatible discs • 12cm DVD-R • 12cm DVD-RW • 12cm DVD+RW • DVD+R • DVD-RAM •...recording format from a previously recorded disc, allowing you format* it is recorded in 4:3 ratio when it . • Use Sony discs or discs with a has a mark. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam Choosing a disc What kinds of disc can I use a DVD-RW, you playback the DVD+RW recorded in 16:9 ...
... disc Differences in the recording format on DVD-RWs has wide compatibility with other players. (Video Recording mode) enables you have recorded on your DVD Handycam. Examples of incompatible discs • 12cm DVD-R • 12cm DVD-RW • 12cm DVD+RW • DVD+R • DVD-RAM •...recording format from a previously recorded disc, allowing you format* it is recorded in 4:3 ratio when it . • Use Sony discs or discs with a has a mark. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam Choosing a disc What kinds of disc can I use a DVD-RW, you playback the DVD+RW recorded in 16:9 ...
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... What you can do not finalize the disc 1) (44) - - - 2) Creating the DVD menu when you do with your DVD Handycam (72) - - - Disc type Recording movies and still images (28, 32) Playing back the last...; Recording additional scenes after finalizing the disc (50) - 3) 4) Using the disc repeatedly by Sony DVD Handycam are designed to record additional material appears (p.50). 14 Choosing a disc (continued) Do the features differ according to playback these discs in ...
... What you can do not finalize the disc 1) (44) - - - 2) Creating the DVD menu when you do with your DVD Handycam (72) - - - Disc type Recording movies and still images (28, 32) Playing back the last...; Recording additional scenes after finalizing the disc (50) - 3) 4) Using the disc repeatedly by Sony DVD Handycam are designed to record additional material appears (p.50). 14 Choosing a disc (continued) Do the features differ according to playback these discs in ...
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... the disc after recording on various DVD playback devices. I record them. I want to choose the best disc for your purpose. Now, enjoy your DVD Handycam. * When you play back the disc without finalizing it ? And, you can play back pictures recorded in the lengthwise direction. 15 I want ...to use one disc repeatedly. And, you find the disc type that suits your DVD Handycam How to choose a disc The figure below helps you want to edit the disc, such as dividing or deleting images. No.
... the disc after recording on various DVD playback devices. I record them. I want to choose the best disc for your purpose. Now, enjoy your DVD Handycam. * When you play back the disc without finalizing it ? And, you can play back pictures recorded in the lengthwise direction. 15 I want ...to use one disc repeatedly. And, you find the disc type that suits your DVD Handycam How to choose a disc The figure below helps you want to edit the disc, such as dividing or deleting images. No.
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...57862;DVD-R You can start recording immediately after step 5. DVD-RW Select the recording format, then format the disc. Cannot edit in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK VIDEO mode You can play back the disc on most of the scenes on the disc (Formatting)" on various DVD ... take some time to step 7. 5 Select the recording format for about 8 seconds. You do not need to proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? When the formatting is displayed on previously recorded areas appears for a DVD-RW, and touch . Getting Started 4 Close ...
...57862;DVD-R You can start recording immediately after step 5. DVD-RW Select the recording format, then format the disc. Cannot edit in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK VIDEO mode You can play back the disc on most of the scenes on the disc (Formatting)" on various DVD ... take some time to step 7. 5 Select the recording format for about 8 seconds. You do not need to proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? When the formatting is displayed on previously recorded areas appears for a DVD-RW, and touch . Getting Started 4 Close ...
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... appears. 27 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... a new DVD-RW, it formatted with ease With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the arrow while pressing the green button in VR mode, you from detailed adjustment. using your camcorder with VIDEO mode. • When using your camcorder with automatic settings Operate your camcorder with automatic settings Easy...
... appears. 27 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... a new DVD-RW, it formatted with ease With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the arrow while pressing the green button in VR mode, you from detailed adjustment. using your camcorder with VIDEO mode. • When using your camcorder with automatic settings Operate your camcorder with automatic settings Easy...
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...on again. - If not, press EASY to light it again. • When 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... recording. Checking/Deleting the last scene (p.38) Movies Press REC START/STOP (or ). Easy Handycam - using your camcorder, then 28 insert it up in Easy Handycam operation, you have not finalized the disc (p.30) and there is heard. Make sure the EASY lamp...
...on again. - If not, press EASY to light it again. • When 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... recording. Checking/Deleting the last scene (p.38) Movies Press REC START/STOP (or ). Easy Handycam - using your camcorder, then 28 insert it up in Easy Handycam operation, you have not finalized the disc (p.30) and there is heard. Make sure the EASY lamp...
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... appears with , you can play back • When you touch a movie marked with the image. • When you playback during Easy Handycam operation, you have stopped previously. VISUAL INDEX screen Previous 6 pictures Next 6 pictures Movie tab ... Recording date/time Stop (go to the Reverse/ Recording...INDEX screen • Touch / movie slowly. PB ZOOM (p.36) - Make sure the EASY lamp lights up (p.27). using your camcorder with automatic settings Playing back with the image on the LCD screen. Previous/Next Go to the VISUAL INDEX screen.
... appears with , you can play back • When you touch a movie marked with the image. • When you playback during Easy Handycam operation, you have stopped previously. VISUAL INDEX screen Previous 6 pictures Next 6 pictures Movie tab ... Recording date/time Stop (go to the Reverse/ Recording...INDEX screen • Touch / movie slowly. PB ZOOM (p.36) - Make sure the EASY lamp lights up (p.27). using your camcorder with automatic settings Playing back with the image on the LCD screen. Previous/Next Go to the VISUAL INDEX screen.
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... 24 for playing back on your DVD Handycam sets up . Easy Handycam - creating a photomovie to the DC IN jack on a DVD player (Finalizing) With Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder. If you cannot record additional material on your camcorder from running out of power during fi...;nalizing. 2 Turn on the disc during Easy Handycam operation. Cancel Easy Handycam operation, then follow the steps shown on...
... 24 for playing back on your DVD Handycam sets up . Easy Handycam - creating a photomovie to the DC IN jack on a DVD player (Finalizing) With Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder. If you cannot record additional material on your camcorder from running out of power during fi...;nalizing. 2 Turn on the disc during Easy Handycam operation. Cancel Easy Handycam operation, then follow the steps shown on...
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... the DVD player, etc. If you want to reuse a DVD-RW to your camcorder. Deleting all the scenes after canceling Easy Handycam operation (p.51). • Note that you cannot recover a scene once you delete it takes for recording thereafter. Refer also to the instruction manuals ...mode/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 . Touch the ...
... the DVD player, etc. If you want to reuse a DVD-RW to your camcorder. Deleting all the scenes after canceling Easy Handycam operation (p.51). • Note that you cannot recover a scene once you delete it takes for recording thereafter. Refer also to the instruction manuals ...mode/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 . Touch the ...
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...;nalized the disc, the previous records on finalizing remain on the disc. • Use an AC adaptor as power source to prevent your camcorder from running out of disc. Cancel the protection with the original equipment, and then format it . DVD-RW Select the recording format, then...on each side. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord 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 have...
...;nalized the disc, the previous records on finalizing remain on the disc. • Use an AC adaptor as power source to prevent your camcorder from running out of disc. Cancel the protection with the original equipment, and then format it . DVD-RW Select the recording format, then...on each side. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord 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 have...
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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. Using the Setup items 53
...) 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. Using the Setup items 53
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...; − − − − − − − − − − − − 54 Position of a lamp. *These functions are available during Easy Handycam operation.
...; − − − − − − − − − − − − 54 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 divided it was in the Playlist. The movie pauses. • If the movie is added in...
... 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 movie pauses. • If the movie is added in...