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... and thus may cause malfunctions. Doing so might cause your camcorder to insert the connector plug in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. On this manual •... a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (not supplied) for trial recording (p.13). • Compensation for long periods of recordings cannot be copyrighted. You cannot dub copyright protected software on the model DCR-DVD403....is equipped with a USB cable etc., be contrary to a malfunction of a Carl Zeiss lens. * MTF stands for video cameras and offers a quality typical of the camcorder, storage media, etc...
... and thus may cause malfunctions. Doing so might cause your camcorder to insert the connector plug in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. On this manual •... a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (not supplied) for trial recording (p.13). • Compensation for long periods of recordings cannot be copyrighted. You cannot dub copyright protected software on the model DCR-DVD403....is equipped with a USB cable etc., be contrary to a malfunction of a Carl Zeiss lens. * MTF stands for video cameras and offers a quality typical of the camcorder, storage media, etc...
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... Settings while recording on a disc or other basic 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 ...
... Settings while recording on a disc or other basic 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 ...
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...in accordance with your computer at a faster rate. • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do with each scene You can record images on a disc ...recording time. Therefore, you can transfer data at high speed You can import data to your DVD Handycam (continued) DVD functions different from those of tape media Easy to record, then to adjust the bit rate ...the recorded images without rewinding or fast forwarding. This feature enables your computer supports Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), you will not delete important images accidentally. Recording an object that adjusts image quality automatically ...
...in accordance with your computer at a faster rate. • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do with each scene You can record images on a disc ...recording time. Therefore, you can transfer data at high speed You can import data to your DVD Handycam (continued) DVD functions different from those of tape media Easy to record, then to adjust the bit rate ...the recorded images without rewinding or fast forwarding. This feature enables your computer supports Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), you will not delete important images accidentally. Recording an object that adjusts image quality automatically ...
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... "PicturePackage Ver.1.8" (1) (p.82) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) (p.42, 78) USB cable (1) (p.82) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.41) (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803) Attached to the camcorder. Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. 8cm DVD-R DMR30 (1) (p.13) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) AC Adaptor (1) (p.17) Power cord...
... "PicturePackage Ver.1.8" (1) (p.82) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) (p.42, 78) USB cable (1) (p.82) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.41) (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803) Attached to the camcorder. Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. 8cm DVD-R DMR30 (1) (p.13) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) AC Adaptor (1) (p.17) Power cord...
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... SET TV TYPE 2) USB SPEED 3) DATA CODE DISC REMAIN REMOTE CTRL 3) REC LAMP BEEP* DISP OUTPUT SETUP ROTATE A.SHUT OFF CALIBRATION TIME/LANGU. (p.69) CLOCK SET* AREA SET DST SET/SUMMERTIME LANGUAGE* Movie − − − − − 1) DCR-DVD92/DVD103/DVD602/DVD653 2) DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803 3) Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 Still Play...
... SET TV TYPE 2) USB SPEED 3) DATA CODE DISC REMAIN REMOTE CTRL 3) REC LAMP BEEP* DISP OUTPUT SETUP ROTATE A.SHUT OFF CALIBRATION TIME/LANGU. (p.69) CLOCK SET* AREA SET DST SET/SUMMERTIME LANGUAGE* Movie − − − − − 1) DCR-DVD92/DVD103/DVD602/DVD653 2) DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803 3) Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 Still Play...
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... may shorten. • If you play back audio recorded using other basic settings (REC MODE/LCD/VF SET/USB SPEED, etc.) The default settings are marked with playback on DVD players or DVD drives (Finalizing)" (p.46). LP () Increases the recording time (Long Play) (approx. FINALIZE See ... MULTI-SOUND You can select an image quality of the movie from three levels. recordable time is applied for both sides. • Your camcorder has a VBR encoding system (p.12) so when you record an object that moves fast, the time available for recording may appear with dual...
... may shorten. • If you play back audio recorded using other basic settings (REC MODE/LCD/VF SET/USB SPEED, etc.) The default settings are marked with playback on DVD players or DVD drives (Finalizing)" (p.46). LP () Increases the recording time (Long Play) (approx. FINALIZE See ... MULTI-SOUND You can select an image quality of the movie from three levels. recordable time is applied for both sides. • Your camcorder has a VBR encoding system (p.12) so when you record an object that moves fast, the time available for recording may appear with dual...
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...data to your computer. AUTO Sends data by switching automatically between the Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0) and the speed corresponding to USB1.1 (full speed transfer). CAMERA DATA Movie Still... 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...NORMAL Standard brightness. BRIGHT Brightens the viewfinder screen. • When you connect your camcorder to AC adaptor, [BRIGHT] is not displayed. LCD COLOR You can set the...
...data to your computer. AUTO Sends data by switching automatically between the Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0) and the speed corresponding to USB1.1 (full speed transfer). CAMERA DATA Movie Still... 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...NORMAL Standard brightness. BRIGHT Brightens the viewfinder screen. • When you connect your camcorder to AC adaptor, [BRIGHT] is not displayed. LCD COLOR You can set the...
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...ash (optional) and the built-in flash at the same time (DCR-DVD403/DVD803). • When an external microphone (optional) is connected, it to the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder. Refer to the end, and then tighten the screw. To remove an accessory...) jack (p.78) (USB) jack (p.82) (Except for fixing the installed accessory securely. Jacks to optional accessories such as you operate the POWER switch on your accessory for details. • The Active Interface Shoe has a safety device for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) Dubbing 81 The accessory can...
...ash (optional) and the built-in flash at the same time (DCR-DVD403/DVD803). • When an external microphone (optional) is connected, it to the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder. Refer to the end, and then tighten the screw. To remove an accessory...) jack (p.78) (USB) jack (p.82) (Except for fixing the installed accessory securely. Jacks to optional accessories such as you operate the POWER switch on your accessory for details. • The Active Interface Shoe has a safety device for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) Dubbing 81 The accessory can...
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...DVD Viewer You can view the video and still images by selecting from initial hookup of all the functions of your computer. • Picture Package software does not support Macintosh computer. • The DCR-DVD92... CD-ROM, you can enjoy the following software. - USB Driver - You can delete unnecessary scenes of videos, or create DVDs with menus. Music Video/Slideshow Producer ...Package Ver.1.8 - Video and still images are saved in folders by connecting your camcorder to your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the first time you...
...DVD Viewer You can view the video and still images by selecting from initial hookup of all the functions of your computer. • Picture Package software does not support Macintosh computer. • The DCR-DVD92... CD-ROM, you can enjoy the following software. - USB Driver - You can delete unnecessary scenes of videos, or create DVDs with menus. Music Video/Slideshow Producer ...Package Ver.1.8 - Video and still images are saved in folders by connecting your camcorder to your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the first time you...
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...DCR-DVD92/DVD602) 83 If the screen does not appear Double-click [My Computer] (If you connect a USB interface not compatible with Hi-Speed USB, the data transfer ratio will not operate correctly at a faster rate using a computer compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB...computer before installing the software. 3 Place the CD-ROM in the disc drive of USB1.1 (USB full speed). • Operations are using Picture Package Duplicator.)/ Available free hard disk space recommended:... drive).* * Drive names (such as standard) • Your camcorder is not connected to enjoy editing your...
...DCR-DVD92/DVD602) 83 If the screen does not appear Double-click [My Computer] (If you connect a USB interface not compatible with Hi-Speed USB, the data transfer ratio will not operate correctly at a faster rate using a computer compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB...computer before installing the software. 3 Place the CD-ROM in the disc drive of USB1.1 (USB full speed). • Operations are using Picture Package Duplicator.)/ Available free hard disk space recommended:... drive).* * Drive names (such as standard) • Your camcorder is not connected to enjoy editing your...
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...1 minute. A motor sound is heard from your Sony dealer. You cannot turn the Easy Handycam operation on or off. • During recording or communicating with another device via USB cable, you cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on or off your camcorder and leave it for a long period. •...; This is extremely high. Settings change during Easy Handycam operation. • Some of the settings of your camcorder are restored to the default...
...1 minute. A motor sound is heard from your Sony dealer. You cannot turn the Easy Handycam operation on or off. • During recording or communicating with another device via USB cable, you cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on or off your camcorder and leave it for a long period. •...; This is extremely high. Settings change during Easy Handycam operation. • Some of the settings of your camcorder are restored to the default...
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... to a computer (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) The computer does not recognize your computer. Double-click [My Computer]. Right-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] icon (Disc drive)*, then click [Open]. *Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary depending on your camcorder. • Install the Picture Package... Serial Bus controllers] respectively. The [Device Manager] window appears. 5 Make sure that [SONY DDX-C1000 USB Device] appears in [DVD/CD-ROM drives], [Generic volume] in [Storage volumes], and [USB Mass Storage Device] in the disc drive on the computer. Double-click [Driver...
... to a computer (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) The computer does not recognize your computer. Double-click [My Computer]. Right-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] icon (Disc drive)*, then click [Open]. *Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary depending on your camcorder. • Install the Picture Package... Serial Bus controllers] respectively. The [Device Manager] window appears. 5 Make sure that [SONY DDX-C1000 USB Device] appears in [DVD/CD-ROM drives], [Generic volume] in [Storage volumes], and [USB Mass Storage Device] in the disc drive on the computer. Double-click [Driver...
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...[Hardware] tab. 4 Click [Device Manager]. The [Device Manager] window appears. 5 Make sure that [SONY DDX-C1000 USB Device] appears in [DVD/CD-ROM drives], [Generic volume] in [Storage volumes], and [USB Mass Storage Device] in the disc drive on your computer. • Set the computer display as (E:))... correctly. For Windows 2000 1 Click [Start], [Settings], then [Control Panel]. 2 Click [System]. When all the devices appear, the USB driver is not compatible with a Macintosh computer. 99 Troubleshooting An error message appears when you place the supplied CD-ROM in your computer. ...
...[Hardware] tab. 4 Click [Device Manager]. The [Device Manager] window appears. 5 Make sure that [SONY DDX-C1000 USB Device] appears in [DVD/CD-ROM drives], [Generic volume] in [Storage volumes], and [USB Mass Storage Device] in the disc drive on your computer. • Set the computer display as (E:))... correctly. For Windows 2000 1 Click [Start], [Settings], then [Control Panel]. 2 Click [System]. When all the devices appear, the USB driver is not compatible with a Macintosh computer. 99 Troubleshooting An error message appears when you place the supplied CD-ROM in your computer. ...
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...or sound may not be able to be played back correctly. The images or sound of your camcorder. • You cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected] or [Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with USB connected] appears on the screen of your computer. However, it does not effect to the images... a disc in setup item (p.67). The "First Step Guide" is not compatible with your camcorder (p.13). • You cannot write data from your camcorder to a computer not compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), it may not be able to be played back correctly. For details on another lamp....
...or sound may not be able to be played back correctly. The images or sound of your camcorder. • You cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected] or [Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with USB connected] appears on the screen of your computer. However, it does not effect to the images... a disc in setup item (p.67). The "First Step Guide" is not compatible with your camcorder (p.13). • You cannot write data from your camcorder to a computer not compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), it may not be able to be played back correctly. For details on another lamp....
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... Handycam (p.27) Cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected (p.27) Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with USB connected (p.27) Invalid during Easy Handycam operation (p.27) 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...
... Handycam (p.27) Cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected (p.27) Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with USB connected (p.27) Invalid during Easy Handycam operation (p.27) 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...
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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's... setting information at Load impedance 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Input impedance more than 47 kΩ (kilohms), Output impedance less than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms) Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 mm) DCR-DVD103/DVD203/DVD403/ DVD653/DVD703/DVD803 Audio/Video input/output USB ...
...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's... setting information at Load impedance 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Input impedance more than 47 kΩ (kilohms), Output impedance less than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms) Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 mm) DCR-DVD103/DVD203/DVD403/ DVD653/DVD703/DVD803 Audio/Video input/output USB ...
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...trademark or registered trademark of their respective companies. U Unfinalizing 50 USB1.1 67, 83 USB2.0 67, 83 USB cable 16 USB jack 81 USB SPEED 67 USB driver 82 Using abroad 105 V VF B.LIGHT (View finder back light) ....... 67 VF WIDE DISPLAY (View ... and Dolby Digital Stereo Creator are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • DVD-R, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW logo are trademarks. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Picture Package is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are either registered trademarks...
...trademark or registered trademark of their respective companies. U Unfinalizing 50 USB1.1 67, 83 USB2.0 67, 83 USB cable 16 USB jack 81 USB SPEED 67 USB driver 82 Using abroad 105 V VF B.LIGHT (View finder back light) ....... 67 VF WIDE DISPLAY (View ... and Dolby Digital Stereo Creator are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • DVD-R, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW logo are trademarks. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Picture Package is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are either registered trademarks...