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...batteries to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to these numbers whenever you have any questions about this product will increase eye hazard. CAUTION The use of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. DCR-DVD...may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of electric shock to persons. Model No. AC-...
...batteries to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to these numbers whenever you have any questions about this product will increase eye hazard. CAUTION The use of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. DCR-DVD...may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of electric shock to persons. Model No. AC-...
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... on the supplied CD-ROM)* * The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do not include a "First Step Guide". "Operating guide" (This manual) - View finder LCD screen Battery 3 Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This ...encouraged to try to radio communications. On using the supplied software (stored on use Your camcorder is subject to Part 15 of the following parts. If this equipment. "First Step Guide...and found to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD103 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. These limits are cautioned that any interference received, including...
... on the supplied CD-ROM)* * The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do not include a "First Step Guide". "Operating guide" (This manual) - View finder LCD screen Battery 3 Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This ...encouraged to try to radio communications. On using the supplied software (stored on use Your camcorder is subject to Part 15 of the following parts. If this equipment. "First Step Guide...and found to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD103 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. These limits are cautioned that any interference received, including...
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...DCR-DVD403. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • Do not aim at dusk. If you need an NTSC system-based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may appear different from what you record them on a DVD-R. 4 Use a DVD-RW/DVD... the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder. − to apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder. • Before connecting your camcorder if ... you see. • The on-screen displays in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Notes on the Setup items, LCD...
...DCR-DVD403. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • Do not aim at dusk. If you need an NTSC system-based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may appear different from what you record them on a DVD-R. 4 Use a DVD-RW/DVD... the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder. − to apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder. • Before connecting your camcorder if ... you see. • The on-screen displays in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Notes on the Setup items, LCD...
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...disc 24 Step 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 automatic settings Operate your camcorder with ease 27 Recording with ease 28 Playing back with ease 29 Preparation for playing back ...sound 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 DVD Handycam What you can do with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) To ...
...disc 24 Step 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 automatic settings Operate your camcorder with ease 27 Recording with ease 28 Playing back with ease 29 Preparation for playing back ...sound 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 DVD Handycam What you can do with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) To ...
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... To check the remaining battery To turn off the ...DCR-DVD92/DVD602 41 Playing the picture on a TV 42 Playback on DVD devices Making the disc compatible with playback on DVD players or DVD drives (Finalizing 44 Playing back a disc on DVD players, etc 48 Playing back a disc on a computer with a DVD drive installed 48 Using the recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD...+RW) Recording additional scenes after finalizing 50 Deleting all of the scenes on the disc (Formatting 51 Using the Setup items Using the Setup items 52 Setup items 54 CAMERA SET 56 Settings to adjust your camcorder...
... To check the remaining battery To turn off the ...DCR-DVD92/DVD602 41 Playing the picture on a TV 42 Playback on DVD devices Making the disc compatible with playback on DVD players or DVD drives (Finalizing 44 Playing back a disc on DVD players, etc 48 Playing back a disc on a computer with a DVD drive installed 48 Using the recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD...+RW) Recording additional scenes after finalizing 50 Deleting all of the scenes on the disc (Formatting 51 Using the Setup items Using the Setup items 52 Setup items 54 CAMERA SET 56 Settings to adjust your camcorder...
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...DVD-R DMR30 (1) (p.13) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) AC Adaptor (1) (p.17) Power cord (1) (p.17) Cleaning cloth (1) Shoulder strap (1) (p.113) Shoe cover (1) (p.81) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 16 Lens cap (1) (p.20) (DCR-DVD92/DVD602) Attached to the camcorder...of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Rechargeable battery 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 ...
...DVD-R DMR30 (1) (p.13) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) AC Adaptor (1) (p.17) Power cord (1) (p.17) Cleaning cloth (1) Shoulder strap (1) (p.113) Shoe cover (1) (p.81) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 16 Lens cap (1) (p.20) (DCR-DVD92/DVD602) Attached to the camcorder...of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Rechargeable battery 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 ...
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For DCR-DVD92/DVD103/DVD602/DVD653 Battery pack NP-FP50 (supplied) NP-FP70 NP-FP90 Continuous recording time 80 85 90 170 185 190 300 335 345 Typical recording time 35 40 40 80 90 90 145 165 170 For DCR-DVD203/DVD703 Battery pack NP-FP50 (supplied) NP-FP70 NP-FP90... its charge in the center of the BATT release button (), slide the battery pack towards the back of your camcorder, then remove the battery pack (). Step 2: Charging the battery pack (continued) To remove a battery pack Slide the BATT release button in the direction of the arrow while pressing ...
For DCR-DVD92/DVD103/DVD602/DVD653 Battery pack NP-FP50 (supplied) NP-FP70 NP-FP90 Continuous recording time 80 85 90 170 185 190 300 335 345 Typical recording time 35 40 40 80 90 90 145 165 170 For DCR-DVD203/DVD703 Battery pack NP-FP50 (supplied) NP-FP70 NP-FP90... its charge in the center of the BATT release button (), slide the battery pack towards the back of your camcorder, then remove the battery pack (). Step 2: Charging the battery pack (continued) To remove a battery pack Slide the BATT release button in the direction of the arrow while pressing ...
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...-FP90 345 415 For DCR-DVD403/DVD803 Battery pack LCD screen opened* LCD screen closed . The battery pack is fully discharged. (For BATTERY INFO only.) • The power will not be supplied from the battery as long as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder, even when the...
...-FP90 345 415 For DCR-DVD403/DVD803 Battery pack LCD screen opened* LCD screen closed . The battery pack is fully discharged. (For BATTERY INFO only.) • The power will not be supplied from the battery as long as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder, even when the...
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...images (Play/Edit): To play back, slide the POWER switch to edit them (DVD-RW: VR mode only) CHG 20 To turn on the respective lamp. Lens cover* • When you leave your camcorder, or to turn off automatically if you set to turn off the power Slide...the respective lamp lights up to save battery power. ([A.SHUT OFF], p.69). When using it for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 2 Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the sides of the cap (DCR-DVD92/DVD602). 3 Hold your camcorder To record or play back pictures on your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5...
...images (Play/Edit): To play back, slide the POWER switch to edit them (DVD-RW: VR mode only) CHG 20 To turn on the respective lamp. Lens cover* • When you leave your camcorder, or to turn off automatically if you set to turn off the power Slide...the respective lamp lights up to save battery power. ([A.SHUT OFF], p.69). When using it for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 2 Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the sides of the cap (DCR-DVD92/DVD602). 3 Hold your camcorder To record or play back pictures on your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5...
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...charging the flash, and remains lit when the battery charge is counted as a home theater, you can prevent...BACK LIGHT to the instruction manual supplied with your camcorder. * Dolby Digital 5.1 Creater compresses sound effectively while maintaining...DVD players compatible with your discs. A disc created by attaching to the Active Interface Shoe (p.81) For details, refer to display . Flash effect may cause a malfunction. It creates Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound by setting [REDEYE REDUC] (DCR-DVD403/DVD803), or [FLASH MODE] (Except for DCR...
...charging the flash, and remains lit when the battery charge is counted as a home theater, you can prevent...BACK LIGHT to the instruction manual supplied with your camcorder. * Dolby Digital 5.1 Creater compresses sound effectively while maintaining...DVD players compatible with your discs. A disc created by attaching to the Active Interface Shoe (p.81) For details, refer to display . Flash effect may cause a malfunction. It creates Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound by setting [REDEYE REDUC] (DCR-DVD403/DVD803), or [FLASH MODE] (Except for DCR...
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... microphone (p.81). Built-in stereo microphone (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803) When an external microphone (optional) is displayed for DCRDVD92/DVD602) Point the Remote Commander (p.41) towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder. Recording lamp The recording lamp lights up to set ...to OFF (CHG), and then press DISP/BATT INFO . If you press and hold the button for a while, this button once, BATTERY INFO appears on the screen for date and time. (Setup items customized on Personal Menu are not initialized.) 37 Recording/Playback Touch the...
... microphone (p.81). Built-in stereo microphone (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803) When an external microphone (optional) is displayed for DCRDVD92/DVD602) Point the Remote Commander (p.41) towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder. Recording lamp The recording lamp lights up to set ...to OFF (CHG), and then press DISP/BATT INFO . If you press and hold the button for a while, this button once, BATTERY INFO appears on the screen for date and time. (Setup items customized on Personal Menu are not initialized.) 37 Recording/Playback Touch the...
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...Playback Remaining battery (approx.) (37) Recording mode ( or or ) (65) Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording) Counter (hour: minute: second) Disc type (13) Recording format of a DVD-RW (13) ...to return to standby. Personal Menu button (52) Viewing movies Image size (Except for DCR-DVD92/ DVD103/DVD602/DVD653) (62) 2016 × 1512 (DCR-DVD403/DVD803)/ 1152 × 864(DCR-DVD203/DVD703), or 640 × 480) Quality ([FINE] or [STD]) (62) ...
...Playback Remaining battery (approx.) (37) Recording mode ( or or ) (65) Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording) Counter (hour: minute: second) Disc type (13) Recording format of a DVD-RW (13) ...to return to standby. Personal Menu button (52) Viewing movies Image size (Except for DCR-DVD92/ DVD103/DVD602/DVD653) (62) 2016 × 1512 (DCR-DVD403/DVD803)/ 1152 × 864(DCR-DVD203/DVD703), or 640 × 480) Quality ([FINE] or [STD]) (62) ...
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... the remote sensor to enter. Select a desired button or an item with then press ENTER to operate your camcorder (p.37). • To change the battery, see page 111. 41 Recording/Playback Remote Commander (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. Insulation sheet DATA CODE (p.67) ...
... the remote sensor to enter. Select a desired button or an item with then press ENTER to operate your camcorder (p.37). • To change the battery, see page 111. 41 Recording/Playback Remote Commander (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. Insulation sheet DATA CODE (p.67) ...
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...will not be affected even when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for recording sound. You attach an external microphone (optional) to [4CH MIC] when you select [BRIGHT], battery life is not suitable for more than 5 minutes. STEREO Records normal stereo... sound. • The setting returns to the Active Interface Shoe (p. 81). MICREF LEVEL You can display the direction from your camcorder for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 4CH MIC Records 4...
...will not be affected even when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for recording sound. You attach an external microphone (optional) to [4CH MIC] when you select [BRIGHT], battery life is not suitable for more than 5 minutes. STEREO Records normal stereo... sound. • The setting returns to the Active Interface Shoe (p. 81). MICREF LEVEL You can display the direction from your camcorder for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 4CH MIC Records 4...
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...information recorded automatically (data code) during recording. VF WIDE DISP (DCR-DVD203/ DVD403/DVD703/DVD803)/ WIDE DISPLAY (DCR-DVD92/ DVD103/DVD602/DVD653) You can select how a 16:9 aspect ratio picture ...speed transfer). USB SPEED (Except for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during playback. OFF Data code is automatically selected for DCRDVD92... the brightness of the viewfinder. NORMAL Standard brightness. TV TYPE (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/ DVD703/DVD803) See page 42. Low intensity High intensity VF ...
...information recorded automatically (data code) during recording. VF WIDE DISP (DCR-DVD203/ DVD403/DVD703/DVD803)/ WIDE DISPLAY (DCR-DVD92/ DVD103/DVD602/DVD653) You can select how a 16:9 aspect ratio picture ...speed transfer). USB SPEED (Except for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during playback. OFF Data code is automatically selected for DCRDVD92... the brightness of the viewfinder. NORMAL Standard brightness. TV TYPE (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/ DVD703/DVD803) See page 42. Low intensity High intensity VF ...
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... the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet or remove the battery pack without turning off the power, and disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet. Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p.27). The buttons on the screen. • The camcorder is in the viewfinder when the LCD screen ... the Remote Commander: Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) (p.22, 41). The buttons do not work correctly or do not appear on the touch panel. • Touch the LCD screen lightly. • Press DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder (or DISPLAY on /off . • During Easy Handycam operation, you change the aspect...
... the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet or remove the battery pack without turning off the power, and disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet. Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p.27). The buttons on the screen. • The camcorder is in the viewfinder when the LCD screen ... the Remote Commander: Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) (p.22, 41). The buttons do not work correctly or do not appear on the touch panel. • Touch the LCD screen lightly. • Press DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder (or DISPLAY on /off . • During Easy Handycam operation, you change the aspect...
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...The spots appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p.68). • Insert a battery into the battery holder with the +/- Cancel [PROGRAM AE] in color occurs. • This occurs when recording pictures under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp... Commander may be obstructed by pressing and holding the DISP/BATT INFO (p.21). Another DVD device malfunctions when you use the supplied Remote Commander. • Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) The supplied Remote Commander does not function. • Set [REMOTE CTRL] ...
...The spots appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p.68). • Insert a battery into the battery holder with the +/- Cancel [PROGRAM AE] in color occurs. • This occurs when recording pictures under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp... Commander may be obstructed by pressing and holding the DISP/BATT INFO (p.21). Another DVD device malfunctions when you use the supplied Remote Commander. • Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) The supplied Remote Commander does not function. • Set [REMOTE CTRL] ...
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... is compatible with an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. Your camcorder operates only with an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series). Additional Information 107 Effective use of the battery pack • Battery pack performance decreases when the surrounding temperature is not water-resistant. * Supplied with DCR-DVD403/DVD803, optional accessory for the models except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803. ** Optional accessory for...
... is compatible with an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. Your camcorder operates only with an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series). Additional Information 107 Effective use of the battery pack • Battery pack performance decreases when the surrounding temperature is not water-resistant. * Supplied with DCR-DVD403/DVD803, optional accessory for the models except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803. ** Optional accessory for...
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...the battery case. Place a new battery with a blower (not supplied). pickup lens Care and storage of the camera lens • Wipe the surface of the Remote Commander (Except for DCR-DVD92/ DVD602) While pressing on the lens surface. - It is not charged, the camcorder operation ...will get discharged gradually if you are fingerprints on the tab, inset your camcorder about 3 months if you operate your ...
...the battery case. Place a new battery with a blower (not supplied). pickup lens Care and storage of the camera lens • Wipe the surface of the Remote Commander (Except for DCR-DVD92/ DVD602) While pressing on the lens surface. - It is not charged, the camcorder operation ...will get discharged gradually if you are fingerprints on the tab, inset your camcorder about 3 months if you operate your ...
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...DCR-DVD92/DVD103/ DVD602/DVD653: 5 1x (lux) (F1.8) 0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot plus function)*3 DCR-DVD203/DVD703: 7 1x (lux) (F1.8) 0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot plus function)*3 DCR-DVD403/DVD803: 5 1x (lux) (F1.8) 0 lx (lux) (in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder...power consumption (when using the battery pack) During camera recording using LCD DCR-DVD92/DVD602:3.4W DCR-DVD103/DVD653: 3.4W DCR-DVD203/DVD703: 3.5W DCR-DVD403/DVD803: 4.9W Viewfinder DCR-DVD92/DVD602: 3.0W DCR-DVD103/DVD653: 3.0W DCR-DVD203/DVD703: 3.0W DCR-DVD403/DVD803: 4.5W Operating...
...DCR-DVD92/DVD103/ DVD602/DVD653: 5 1x (lux) (F1.8) 0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot plus function)*3 DCR-DVD203/DVD703: 7 1x (lux) (F1.8) 0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot plus function)*3 DCR-DVD403/DVD803: 5 1x (lux) (F1.8) 0 lx (lux) (in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder...power consumption (when using the battery pack) During camera recording using LCD DCR-DVD92/DVD602:3.4W DCR-DVD103/DVD653: 3.4W DCR-DVD203/DVD703: 3.5W DCR-DVD403/DVD803: 4.9W Viewfinder DCR-DVD92/DVD602: 3.0W DCR-DVD103/DVD653: 3.0W DCR-DVD203/DVD703: 3.0W DCR-DVD403/DVD803: 4.5W Operating...