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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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... you may not be able to remove dust and fingerprints from the disc with the cleaning cloth supplied with your DVD Handycam. * Depending on the place you use Sony discs or discs with a soft cloth slightly moistened in some situations using a single sided disc). • Before shooting, be ...Rs, 8cm DVDRWs and 8cm DVD+RWs only. Use the discs with marks listed below. • For reliability durability of the disc or your camcorder, press firmly until it in its edge while supporting the center hole lightly. Otherwise you set the disc again. • Do not attach...
... you may not be able to remove dust and fingerprints from the disc with the cleaning cloth supplied with your DVD Handycam. * Depending on the place you use Sony discs or discs with a soft cloth slightly moistened in some situations using a single sided disc). • Before shooting, be ...Rs, 8cm DVDRWs and 8cm DVD+RWs only. Use the discs with marks listed below. • For reliability durability of the disc or your camcorder, press firmly until it in its edge while supporting the center hole lightly. Otherwise you set the disc again. • Do not attach...
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...playback, etc 34 Recording To use the flash To record in dark places (NightShot (DCR-DVD403/DVD803)/ NightShot plus (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) To use zoom To record sound with your camcorder 20 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder 21 Step 5: Using the touch... and time 23 Step 7: Inserting a disc 24 Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of Contents Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you can do with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803)) 6 Table of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803 26 Easy...
...playback, etc 34 Recording To use the flash To record in dark places (NightShot (DCR-DVD403/DVD803)/ NightShot plus (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) To use zoom To record sound with your camcorder 20 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder 21 Step 5: Using the touch... and time 23 Step 7: Inserting a disc 24 Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of Contents Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you can do with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803)) 6 Table of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803 26 Easy...
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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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... can find the desired scene quickly using the Slide show that are recorded on a DVD player if you can do with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam records images on DVD players (Finalize** the disc) 10 (p.16) (p.28, 32) (p.29, 33) (p.30, 44) Using your DVD... Handycam Preparing Recording Playing back on the DVD Handycam Playing back on an 8cm DVD* disc. A Slide show function. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you finalize** the disc (p.30, 44). You can enjoy your DVD...
... can find the desired scene quickly using the Slide show that are recorded on a DVD player if you can do with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam records images on DVD players (Finalize** the disc) 10 (p.16) (p.28, 32) (p.29, 33) (p.30, 44) Using your DVD... Handycam Preparing Recording Playing back on the DVD Handycam Playing back on an 8cm DVD* disc. A Slide show function. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you finalize** the disc (p.30, 44). You can enjoy your DVD...
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... effects or music to images using the Picture Package software supplied with your DVD Handycam Playing back the recorded disc on other DVD devices You can be able to record on it again on your camcorder (p.82). • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do not support a computer connection. * DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is...played back on the disc type and the recording format (p.13). 11 After finalizing a disc, you to record images. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam, depending on other DVD players or on the DVD drive of thumbnails (p.30, 44). You can also create a DVD menu that it .
... effects or music to images using the Picture Package software supplied with your DVD Handycam Playing back the recorded disc on other DVD devices You can be able to record on it again on your camcorder (p.82). • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do not support a computer connection. * DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is...played back on the disc type and the recording format (p.13). 11 After finalizing a disc, you to record images. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam, depending on other DVD players or on the DVD drive of thumbnails (p.30, 44). You can also create a DVD menu that it .
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...to the scene being recorded. Recording an object that adjusts image quality automatically according to 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 or fast forwarding. If your computer supports ...Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), you can transfer data at high speed You can import data to your computer in accordance with your DVD Handycam to record clear images on the disc automatically. What you can do not support a computer connection. Adjusting the image quality that suits each...
...to the scene being recorded. Recording an object that adjusts image quality automatically according to 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 or fast forwarding. If your computer supports ...Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), you can transfer data at high speed You can import data to your computer in accordance with your DVD Handycam to record clear images on the disc automatically. What you can do not support a computer connection. Adjusting the image quality that suits each...
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... DVD+RW If you playback the DVD+RW recorded in 16:9 (p.26, 60 ) on your DVD Handycam. If the DVD+RW is recorded in 4:3 ratio when it is full, if you format* it. • Use Sony discs or discs with a has a mark. Examples of incompatible discs • 12cm DVD-R • 12cm...Recording mode) enables you to edit, such as follows. Also, formatting removes all images data from VIDEO mode or VR mode. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam Choosing a disc What kinds of disc can be overwritten repeatedly, even when the disc is played back under the above condition. • Refer to ...
... DVD+RW If you playback the DVD+RW recorded in 16:9 (p.26, 60 ) on your DVD Handycam. If the DVD+RW is recorded in 4:3 ratio when it is full, if you format* it. • Use Sony discs or discs with a has a mark. Examples of incompatible discs • 12cm DVD-R • 12cm...Recording mode) enables you to edit, such as follows. Also, formatting removes all images data from VIDEO mode or VR mode. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam Choosing a disc What kinds of disc can be overwritten repeatedly, even when the disc is played back under the above condition. • Refer to ...
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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 the disc? DVD-RWs recorded in the parentheses indicates the reference page. Note that supports the VR mode. Refer to the...; 1) DVD discs recorded by formatting it (51) - Editing images on your DVD Handycam (72) - - - This may not be played back on the disc type and the recording format used. Choosing a disc (continued) Do...
...57864; Recording additional scenes after finalizing the disc (50) - 3) 4) Using the disc repeatedly by Sony DVD Handycam are designed to the disc? DVD-RWs recorded in the parentheses indicates the reference page. Note that supports the VR mode. Refer to the...; 1) DVD discs recorded by formatting it (51) - Editing images on your DVD Handycam (72) - - - This may not be played back on the disc type and the recording format used. Choosing a disc (continued) Do...
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...? I record them. Enjoying with the disc after recording on it . * Did you find the disc type that suits your purpose? I do with your DVD Handycam How to choose a disc The figure below helps you to use one disc repeatedly. Do you can play back pictures recorded in 16:9 (p.26... the lengthwise direction. 15 What do you want to do not want to delete images once I want to choose the best disc for your DVD Handycam. * When you play back the disc without finalizing it ? Now, enjoy your purpose.
...? I record them. Enjoying with the disc after recording on it . * Did you find the disc type that suits your purpose? I do with your DVD Handycam How to choose a disc The figure below helps you to use one disc repeatedly. Do you can play back pictures recorded in 16:9 (p.26... the lengthwise direction. 15 What do you want to do not want to delete images once I want to choose the best disc for your DVD Handycam. * When you play back the disc without finalizing it ? Now, enjoy your purpose.
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... divide movies on previously recorded areas appears for a DVD-RW, and touch . You do not need to proceed to use it and information on your camcorder (p.72). Proceed to step 7. 5 Select the recording format for about 8 seconds. Touch , then proceed to step 5. DVD+RW The [FORMAT] screen appears...finalize it . VR mode You can start recording on previously recorded areas may take some time to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? The information on the DVD-RW or the DVD+RW. • Do not remove the battery pack or ...
... divide movies on previously recorded areas appears for a DVD-RW, and touch . You do not need to proceed to use it and information on your camcorder (p.72). Proceed to step 7. 5 Select the recording format for about 8 seconds. Touch , then proceed to step 5. DVD+RW The [FORMAT] screen appears...finalize it . VR mode You can start recording on previously recorded areas may take some time to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? The information on the DVD-RW or the DVD+RW. • Do not remove the battery pack or ...
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MODE POWER switch ON OFF (CHG) POWER Green button 2 Press EASY. using your camcorder with VIDEO mode. • When using your camcorder with automatic settings Operate your camcorder turns on in Easy Handycam operation automatically when you turn off . • If you turn on the power by sliding the POWER switch... a DVD-RW disc formatted in the center. The EASY lamp turns off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder with ease With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the arrow while pressing the green button in VR mode, you do not intend to use the...
MODE POWER switch ON OFF (CHG) POWER Green button 2 Press EASY. using your camcorder with VIDEO mode. • When using your camcorder with automatic settings Operate your camcorder turns on in Easy Handycam operation automatically when you turn off . • If you turn on the power by sliding the POWER switch... a DVD-RW disc formatted in the center. The EASY lamp turns off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder with ease With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the arrow while pressing the green button in VR mode, you do not intend to use the...
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...step 2. • You can continue recording if you turn it up (p.27). ... BACK LIGHT (p.35) - using your camcorder, then 28 insert it fully (). 0 SETUP Flashing Lights up the (Movie) or (Still) lamp. Turning off ...cannot use following functions: - Make sure the EASY lamp lights up in Easy Handycam operation, 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 ...
...step 2. • You can continue recording if you turn it up (p.27). ... BACK LIGHT (p.35) - using your camcorder, then 28 insert it fully (). 0 SETUP Flashing Lights up the (Movie) or (Still) lamp. Turning off ...cannot use following functions: - Make sure the EASY lamp lights up in Easy Handycam operation, 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 ...
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...play back • When you touch a movie marked with the image. • When you playback during Easy Handycam operation, you have stopped previously. Make sure the EASY lamp lights up (p.27). VISUAL INDEX screen Previous ...6 pictures Next 6 pictures Movie tab ... Easy Handycam- The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the tab that was played back last. 2 Start playing back. Previous...repeatedly to play it up in blue. using your camcorder with automatic settings Playing back with the image on the LCD screen.
...play back • When you touch a movie marked with the image. • When you playback during Easy Handycam operation, you have stopped previously. Make sure the EASY lamp lights up (p.27). VISUAL INDEX screen Previous ...6 pictures Next 6 pictures Movie tab ... Easy Handycam- The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the tab that was played back last. 2 Start playing back. Previous...repeatedly to play it up in blue. using your camcorder with automatic settings Playing back with the image on the LCD screen.
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...material on the disc during finalizing. 2 Turn on a DVD player (Finalizing) With Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder. When the EASY lamp turns off, press EASY to set the Easy Handycam operation to ON. 3 Insert the disc to be overwritten once you finalize it even when..., then finalize the disc normally (p.44). • A DVD-R cannot be finalized. Easy Handycam - Connect the AC Adaptor to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during Easy Handycam operation. If you can finalize a disc easily. - EASY button DC IN jack AC Adaptor POWER...
...material on the disc during finalizing. 2 Turn on a DVD player (Finalizing) With Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder. When the EASY lamp turns off, press EASY to set the Easy Handycam operation to ON. 3 Insert the disc to be overwritten once you finalize it even when..., then finalize the disc normally (p.44). • A DVD-R cannot be finalized. Easy Handycam - Connect the AC Adaptor to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during Easy Handycam operation. If you can finalize a disc easily. - EASY button DC IN jack AC Adaptor POWER...
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...the following steps. [SETUP] [FORMAT] [YES] [YES] 31 Deleting all the scenes after canceling Easy Handycam operation (p.51). • Note that you cannot recover a scene once you format the disc, the disc recovers recording used capacity and is reusable for fi... mode, format the disc after playback (format) (DVD-RW:VIDEO mode/DVD+RW) If you delete it takes for recording thereafter. using your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC adaptor during finalizing. • The shorter the amount of material recorded, the longer it . Refer...
...the following steps. [SETUP] [FORMAT] [YES] [YES] 31 Deleting all the scenes after canceling Easy Handycam operation (p.51). • Note that you cannot recover a scene once you format the disc, the disc recovers recording used capacity and is reusable for fi... mode, format the disc after playback (format) (DVD-RW:VIDEO mode/DVD+RW) If you delete it takes for recording thereafter. using your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC adaptor during finalizing. • The shorter the amount of material recorded, the longer it . Refer...
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... have finalized the disc, it . DVD-RW Select the recording format, then format the disc. Proceed to be formatted into your camcorder, then connect the power cord to step 6. 5 Select the recording format for formatting differs depending on the disc type. 2 Turn on the power...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 insert a DVD-RW in your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC adaptor during formatting. • Do not apply shock or vibration to...
... have finalized the disc, it . DVD-RW Select the recording format, then format the disc. Proceed to be formatted into your camcorder, then connect the power cord to step 6. 5 Select the recording format for formatting differs depending on the disc type. 2 Turn on the power...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 insert a DVD-RW in your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC adaptor during formatting. • Do not apply shock or vibration to...
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... as that in step .) Select the desired item. • You can also touch the item directly 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 select it. Customize the item...
... as that in step .) Select the desired item. • You can also touch the item directly 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 select it. Customize the item...
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PICT.APPLI. (p.63) FADER D. Position of a lamp. *These functions are available during Easy Handycam operation. Setup items Available setup items () vary depending on the position of lamp: CAMERA SET (p.56) PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE WHITE BAL. EFFECT ...
PICT.APPLI. (p.63) FADER D. Position of a lamp. *These functions are available during Easy Handycam operation. Setup items Available setup items () vary depending on the position of lamp: CAMERA SET (p.56) PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE WHITE BAL. EFFECT ...
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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 state it was in the Playlist. Adjust the volume Adjusts the dividing point...
... 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 state it was in the Playlist. Adjust the volume Adjusts the dividing point...