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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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... the ink until it in its edge while supporting the center hole lightly. Do not use solvents such as benzine, cleaners intended for your DVD Handycam. on a single sided disc, write only on the printed side using an oil-based marker with the supplied cleaning cloth. Use the discs... Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or leave it in your DVD Handycam. * Depending on the doublesided discs. 5 When the message [C:13:] appears on the surface of the disc or your camcorder. Notes on use Sony discs or discs with an * for VIDEO CAMERA mark for vinyl LPs or...
... the ink until it in its edge while supporting the center hole lightly. Do not use solvents such as benzine, cleaners intended for your DVD Handycam. on a single sided disc, write only on the printed side using an oil-based marker with the supplied cleaning cloth. Use the discs... Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or leave it in your DVD Handycam. * Depending on the doublesided discs. 5 When the message [C:13:] appears on the surface of the disc or your camcorder. Notes on use Sony discs or discs with an * for VIDEO CAMERA mark for vinyl LPs or...
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...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 ...DVD player (Finalizing 30 Recording/Playback Recording 32 Playback 33 Functions used for recording/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 automatic settings Operate your camcorder...
...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 ...DVD player (Finalizing 30 Recording/Playback Recording 32 Playback 33 Functions used for recording/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 automatic settings Operate your camcorder...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... that are recorded on the same disc. A Slide show function. This makes it easier to record and view images. Using your DVD Handycam Preparing Recording Playing back on the DVD Handycam Playing back on DVD players (Finalize** the disc) 10 (p.16) (p.28, 32) (p.29, 33) (p.30, 44) A VISUAL INDEX screen that shows the ...disc contents at a glance Movies and still images are different from those of other media. You can do with your DVD Handycam What you finalize** the disc (p.30, 44). Enjoying with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam records images on an 8cm...
... that are recorded on the same disc. A Slide show function. This makes it easier to record and view images. Using your DVD Handycam Preparing Recording Playing back on the DVD Handycam Playing back on DVD players (Finalize** the disc) 10 (p.16) (p.28, 32) (p.29, 33) (p.30, 44) A VISUAL INDEX screen that shows the ...disc contents at a glance Movies and still images are different from those of other media. You can do with your DVD Handycam What you finalize** the disc (p.30, 44). Enjoying with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam records images on an 8cm...
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Enjoying with 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 disc so that it can also create a DVD menu that helps you finalize** it again on your DVD Handycam Playing back the recorded disc on other DVD devices You can play...
Enjoying with 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 disc so that it can also create a DVD menu that helps you finalize** it again on your DVD Handycam Playing back the recorded disc on other DVD devices You can play...
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... your DVD Handycam (continued) DVD functions different from those of the recorded scenes. Transferring data to your DVD Handycam to record clear images on the disc automatically. Images are stored on the free space on a disc. Therefore, you will not delete important images accidentally. This feature enables your computer at a faster rate. • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602...
... your DVD Handycam (continued) DVD functions different from those of the recorded scenes. Transferring data to your DVD Handycam to record clear images on the disc automatically. Images are stored on the free space on a disc. Therefore, you will not delete important images accidentally. This feature enables your computer at a faster rate. • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602...
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... condition. • Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with a has a mark. Enjoying with 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 this manual Features This kind of disc can be recorded only once This kind... to a 4:3 TV which does not support 16:9 pictures, the picture will appear in 4:3 ratio when it . • Use Sony discs or discs with your TV. Note on DVD+RW If you to the specifications of your playback equipment for recording. Examples of incompatible discs • 12cm...
... condition. • Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with a has a mark. Enjoying with 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 this manual Features This kind of disc can be recorded only once This kind... to a 4:3 TV which does not support 16:9 pictures, the picture will appear in 4:3 ratio when it . • Use Sony discs or discs with your TV. Note on DVD+RW If you to the specifications of your playback equipment for recording. Examples of incompatible discs • 12cm...
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...; 4) Using the disc repeatedly by Sony DVD Handycam are designed to be played back on home DVD players, DVD recorders, and computer DVD drives. DVD-RWs recorded in the parentheses indicates the reference page. Note that playback on all home DVD players, DVD recorders, and computer DVD drives may cause a malfunction. 3) ...Unfinalizing is required (p.50). 4) A confirmation dialog asking you if you do with your DVD Handycam (72) - - - Disc type Recording movies and still images (28, 32) ...
...; 4) Using the disc repeatedly by Sony DVD Handycam are designed to be played back on home DVD players, DVD recorders, and computer DVD drives. DVD-RWs recorded in the parentheses indicates the reference page. Note that playback on all home DVD players, DVD recorders, and computer DVD drives may cause a malfunction. 3) ...Unfinalizing is required (p.50). 4) A confirmation dialog asking you if you do with your DVD Handycam (72) - - - Disc type Recording movies and still images (28, 32) ...
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...without finalizing it ? Yes. And, you want to do with a DVD player or a DVD recorder, they may appear to be compressed in 16:9 (p.26, 60) on a DVD+RW with the disc after recording on various DVD playback devices. What do not want to delete images once I want to edit... repeatedly? And, you can play back the disc on various DVD playback devices. I want to use one disc repeatedly. I record them. Now, enjoy your DVD Handycam. * When you to choose the best disc for your purpose. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam How to choose a disc The figure below helps you...
...without finalizing it ? Yes. And, you want to do with a DVD player or a DVD recorder, they may appear to be compressed in 16:9 (p.26, 60) on a DVD+RW with the disc after recording on various DVD playback devices. What do not want to delete images once I want to edit... repeatedly? And, you can play back the disc on various DVD playback devices. I want to use one disc repeatedly. I record them. Now, enjoy your DVD Handycam. * When you to choose the best disc for your purpose. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam How to choose a disc The figure below helps you...
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... most of the previously recorded pictures from the LCD screen. Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. Touch , then proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? FORMAT : VIDEO Can playback on previously recorded areas appears for a DVD-RW, and touch . Proceed to step 7. 5 Select the recording format for...
... most of the previously recorded pictures from the LCD screen. Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. Touch , then proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? FORMAT : VIDEO Can playback on previously recorded areas appears for a DVD-RW, and touch . Proceed to step 7. 5 Select the recording format for...
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...VR mode, you do not intend to use the Easy Handycam operation, go to 26) before operation. • When inserting a new DVD-RW, it formatted with VIDEO mode. • When using your camcorder with ease With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the arrow while pressing the green ...button in Easy Handycam operation automatically when you turn off . • If you turn...
...VR mode, you do not intend to use the Easy Handycam operation, go to 26) before operation. • When inserting a new DVD-RW, it formatted with VIDEO mode. • When using your camcorder with ease With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the arrow while pressing the green ...button in Easy Handycam operation automatically when you turn off . • If you turn...
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... additional material on the disc during finalizing. 2 Turn on page 50. 1 Place your camcorder. Cancel Easy Handycam operation, then follow the steps shown on your DVD Handycam sets up . creating a DVD menu to the DC IN jack on your camcorder in a stable position. EASY button DC IN jack AC Adaptor POWER switch to wall outlet...
... additional material on the disc during finalizing. 2 Turn on page 50. 1 Place your camcorder. Cancel Easy Handycam operation, then follow the steps shown on your DVD Handycam sets up . creating a DVD menu to the DC IN jack on your camcorder in a stable position. EASY button DC IN jack AC Adaptor POWER switch to wall outlet...
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.... Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Easy Handycam- using your camcorder with automatic settings • Do not apply shock or vibration to the instruction manuals supplied with the DVD player, etc. Refer also to your camcorder. 4 Touch the LCD screen in the following steps. [SETUP] [FORMAT...
.... Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Easy Handycam- using your camcorder with automatic settings • Do not apply shock or vibration to the instruction manuals supplied with the DVD player, etc. Refer also to your camcorder. 4 Touch the LCD screen in the following steps. [SETUP] [FORMAT...
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...DVD-RW Select the recording format, then format the disc. Use a new disc. 4 Touch [FORMAT]. You can format this kind of power during formatting. • Do not apply shock or vibration to the wall outlet. 6 Touch [YES] [YES], then touch when [Completed.] appears. • During the Easy Handycam...has been protected on a recording format, see page 13. For details on other equipments. If you insert a DVD-RW in your camcorder. Proceed to prevent your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC adaptor during formatting. • When you use a double-sided disc, formatting ...
...DVD-RW Select the recording format, then format the disc. Use a new disc. 4 Touch [FORMAT]. You can format this kind of power during formatting. • Do not apply shock or vibration to the wall outlet. 6 Touch [YES] [YES], then touch when [Completed.] appears. • During the Easy Handycam...has been protected on a recording format, see page 13. For details on other equipments. If you insert a DVD-RW in your camcorder. Proceed to prevent your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC adaptor during formatting. • When you use a double-sided disc, formatting ...
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... toggles 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. Returns to the beginning of the selected movie starts. 6 Touch at...
... toggles 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. Returns to the beginning of the selected movie starts. 6 Touch at...
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... down repeatedly to confirm the image. Editing on the LCD screen to light up (Play/ Edit) lamp. Press and hold the image on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode) The selected scene is marked with Move destination bar 8 Touch [YES]. • When you have selected multiple scenes, the scenes are...
... down repeatedly to confirm the image. Editing on the LCD screen to light up (Play/ Edit) lamp. Press and hold the image on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode) The selected scene is marked with Move destination bar 8 Touch [YES]. • When you have selected multiple scenes, the scenes are...
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... take more time to create a Photomovie as more still images are not compatible with your camcorder. 3 Select the (Playlist) tab. A list of the scenes added in the Playlist appears. 4 Touch the image from which are recorded on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode) 77 Editing on the disc. • Still images which you want...
... take more time to create a Photomovie as more still images are not compatible with your camcorder. 3 Select the (Playlist) tab. A list of the scenes added in the Playlist appears. 4 Touch the image from which are recorded on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode) 77 Editing on the disc. • Still images which you want...
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...) No recording in the middle of remaining capacity on power again Recovering data vibration Avoid any • Your camcorder tries to prevent the battery from wearing out in Easy Handycam operation (p.27) • The DVD+RW has been finalized. Data protected • The disc has been protected with the copy protection signal...
...) No recording in the middle of remaining capacity on power again Recovering data vibration Avoid any • Your camcorder tries to prevent the battery from wearing out in Easy Handycam operation (p.27) • The DVD+RW has been finalized. Data protected • The disc has been protected with the copy protection signal...
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... 65 Disc title 46, 65 DISP/BATT INFO.... 21, 22, 37 Display indicators .......... 39, 40 DISP OUTPUT 68 Dubbing 79 DVD menu 45 D.EFFECT (Digital effect 63 E EASY button 27 Easy Handycam operation ... 27 Edit 72 EXPOSURE 57, 94 EXT SUR MIC 66 F FADER 63, 95 FILE NO. (File number) ...... 62 Finalize...
... 65 Disc title 46, 65 DISP/BATT INFO.... 21, 22, 37 Display indicators .......... 39, 40 DISP OUTPUT 68 Dubbing 79 DVD menu 45 D.EFFECT (Digital effect 63 E EASY button 27 Easy Handycam operation ... 27 Edit 72 EXPOSURE 57, 94 EXT SUR MIC 66 F FADER 63, 95 FILE NO. (File number) ...... 62 Finalize...