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... camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment does cause harmful interference to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on the supplied CD-ROM)* * The DCR-DVD92/... operations guides. - Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD403 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is connected. - These limits are cautioned that any interference received, including interference that to...
... camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment does cause harmful interference to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on the supplied CD-ROM)* * The DCR-DVD92/... operations guides. - Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD403 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is connected. - These limits are cautioned that any interference received, including interference that to...
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...might cause your recordings on a DVD-R. 4 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (not supplied) for trial recording (p.13). • Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be sure to insert the connector plug in the proper direction. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is not available under the current...the connector plug forcibly in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. On this manual • The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used on the model DCR-DVD403. Change the screen language before using your camcorder if necessary (p.69). • The ...
...might cause your recordings on a DVD-R. 4 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (not supplied) for trial recording (p.13). • Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be sure to insert the connector plug in the proper direction. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is not available under the current...the connector plug forcibly in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. On this manual • The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used on the model DCR-DVD403. Change the screen language before using your camcorder if necessary (p.69). • The ...
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...or play normally in your camcorder. Care and storage of the discs • Keep the disc clean, or the quality of the audio and video output may cause a malfunction of a disc. Do not use solvents such as benzine, cleaners intended for your DVD Handycam. * Depending on the ...printed side using that you set the disc again. • Do not attach any adhesive material such as a sticker on the doublesided discs. 5 Notes on use Sony discs or discs with your camcorder, press firmly until it ...
...or play normally in your camcorder. Care and storage of the discs • Keep the disc clean, or the quality of the audio and video output may cause a malfunction of a disc. Do not use solvents such as benzine, cleaners intended for your DVD Handycam. * Depending on the ...printed side using that you set the disc again. • Do not attach any adhesive material such as a sticker on the doublesided discs. 5 Notes on use Sony discs or discs with your camcorder, press firmly until it ...
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Table 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 more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) To use zoom To ...or 4:3) of 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 a DVD player (Finalizing 30 Recording/Playback Recording 32...
Table 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 more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) To use zoom To ...or 4:3) of 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 a DVD player (Finalizing 30 Recording/Playback Recording 32...
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... for 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 the recording conditions...
... for 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 the recording conditions...
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 87 Warning indicators and messages 101 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 105 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 107 Maintenance and precautions 109 Using the Strap Belt as a wrist strap 113 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 113 Specifications 114 Index...117 9
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 87 Warning indicators and messages 101 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 105 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 107 Maintenance and precautions 109 Using the Strap Belt as a wrist strap 113 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 113 Specifications 114 Index...117 9
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... record on it . 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 helps you finalize** it again on your DVD Handycam Playing back the recorded disc on other DVD devices You can play back a disc...
... record on it . 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 helps you finalize** it again on your DVD Handycam Playing back the recorded disc on other DVD devices You can play back a disc...
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... DCR-DVD92/DVD602) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.41) (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803) Attached to the camcorder. Lens cap (1) (p.20) (DCR-DVD92/DVD602) Attached to the camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. 8cm DVD-R DMR30 (1) (p.13) (Except for DCR-DVD92...
... DCR-DVD92/DVD602) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.41) (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803) Attached to the camcorder. Lens cap (1) (p.20) (DCR-DVD92/DVD602) Attached to the camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. 8cm DVD-R DMR30 (1) (p.13) (Except for DCR-DVD92...
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...mark on the DC plug with mark on your camcorder. 4 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder and the DC plug. 17 Disconnect the AC Adaptor holding both your camcorder. MODE ON OFF (CHG) POWER CHG 5 The CHG ...charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. DC IN jack cover DC IN jack CHG lamp Power switch Battery DC plug Power cord To the wall outlet AC ...pack You can charge the battery after attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series) (p.107) to your camcorder.
...mark on the DC plug with mark on your camcorder. 4 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder and the DC plug. 17 Disconnect the AC Adaptor holding both your camcorder. MODE ON OFF (CHG) POWER CHG 5 The CHG ...charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. DC IN jack cover DC IN jack CHG lamp Power switch Battery DC plug Power cord To the wall outlet AC ...pack You can charge the battery after attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series) (p.107) to your camcorder.
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... battery pack will not lose 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 (). Recording time Approximate time (min.) available when you remove the battery pack, make sure that none of ...required when you do not intend to use an outside power source Make the same connections as you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. 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...
... battery pack will not lose 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 (). Recording time Approximate time (min.) available when you remove the battery pack, make sure that none of ...required when you do not intend to use an outside power source Make the same connections as you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. 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...
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.... (For BATTERY INFO only.) • The power will be supplied from the wall outlet immediately if any metallic objects. PRECAUTION • Even if your camcorder. For DCR-DVD92/DVD103/DVD602/DVD653 Battery pack NP-FP50 (supplied) LCD screen opened* 105 LCD screen closed 125 NP-FP70 225 265 NP-FP90 400 475 For...
.... (For BATTERY INFO only.) • The power will be supplied from the wall outlet immediately if any metallic objects. PRECAUTION • Even if your camcorder. For DCR-DVD92/DVD103/DVD602/DVD653 Battery pack NP-FP50 (supplied) LCD screen opened* 105 LCD screen closed 125 NP-FP70 225 265 NP-FP90 400 475 For...
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... to (Movie) or (Still), the lens cover opens up (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602). • After you have set to turn off the power Slide the POWER switch up . Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your camcorder, or to edit them (DVD-RW: VR mode only) CHG 20 To turn off automatically if... you record or play back, slide the POWER switch to turn on the power of your camcorder correctly. 1 Turn on the power by pressing both knobs on the sides of the cap (DCR-DVD92/DVD602). 3 Hold your camcorder, the current...
... to (Movie) or (Still), the lens cover opens up (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602). • After you have set to turn off the power Slide the POWER switch up . Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your camcorder, or to edit them (DVD-RW: VR mode only) CHG 20 To turn off automatically if... you record or play back, slide the POWER switch to turn on the power of your camcorder correctly. 1 Turn on the power by pressing both knobs on the sides of the cap (DCR-DVD92/DVD602). 3 Hold your camcorder, the current...
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...the LCD screen and viewfinder The LCD screen Open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (). 180 degrees (... using the viewfinder to save battery power. This setting is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or you want to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the picture seen...;nder lens adjustment lever Move it until it clicks. 90 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder • Be careful not to press the buttons on the LCD screen is poor. The recorded picture will...
...the LCD screen and viewfinder The LCD screen Open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (). 180 degrees (... using the viewfinder to save battery power. This setting is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or you want to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the picture seen...;nder lens adjustment lever Move it until it clicks. 90 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder • Be careful not to press the buttons on the LCD screen is poor. The recorded picture will...
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.... In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder for the first time. 1 Touch [SETUP]. 6 Set [Y] (year) with touch . / , then You can set it to the year 2079. For midnight, set it... do not set the date and time again (p.111). For midday, set any year up to 12:00 AM. If you do not use your camcorder or slide the POWER switch down. • If you set the clock for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date...
.... In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder for the first time. 1 Touch [SETUP]. 6 Set [Y] (year) with touch . / , then You can set it to the year 2079. For midnight, set it... do not set the date and time again (p.111). For midday, set any year up to 12:00 AM. If you do not use your camcorder or slide the POWER switch down. • If you set the clock for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date...
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...; If you catch the belt or the lens cap strap* when closing the disc cover, it may cause your camcorder to malfunction. *DCR-DVD92/DVD602 3 Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder, then press the center of the disc until it further. • Be careful not to obstruct the operation with... the arrow (OPEN ). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on . • You can remove the disc when a power source is connected to the bottom of the camcorder, then open it clicks. Step 7: Inserting a disc A new 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW is turned off.
...; If you catch the belt or the lens cap strap* when closing the disc cover, it may cause your camcorder to malfunction. *DCR-DVD92/DVD602 3 Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder, then press the center of the disc until it further. • Be careful not to obstruct the operation with... the arrow (OPEN ). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on . • You can remove the disc when a power source is connected to the bottom of the camcorder, then open it clicks. Step 7: Inserting a disc A new 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW is turned off.
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...divide movies on previously recorded areas appears for a DVD-RW, and touch . It may cause your camcorder to your camcorder (p.72). Getting Started 4 Close the disc cover. Proceed to steps after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use it . 6 Touch ...[YES] [YES]. 7 Touch when [Completed.] appears. To remove the disc Perform steps 1 and 2 to step 6. • During Easy Handycam...
...divide movies on previously recorded areas appears for a DVD-RW, and touch . It may cause your camcorder to your camcorder (p.72). Getting Started 4 Close the disc cover. Proceed to steps after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use it . 6 Touch ...[YES] [YES]. 7 Touch when [Completed.] appears. To remove the disc Perform steps 1 and 2 to step 6. • During Easy Handycam...
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... picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803) By recording in the following situations. - It may appear to [OLD MOVIE] (p.64). • Differences in the lengthwise direction. * When viewing on your TV (16:9/4:3) (p.42). • When viewing 16:9 pictures with a DVD player or a DVD recorder, ...they may be shorter in the following cases: - when you play back pictures after connecting your camcorder to a TV Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your player....
... picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803) By recording in the following situations. - It may appear to [OLD MOVIE] (p.64). • Differences in the lengthwise direction. * When viewing on your TV (16:9/4:3) (p.42). • When viewing 16:9 pictures with a DVD player or a DVD recorder, ...they may be shorter in the following cases: - when you play back pictures after connecting your camcorder to a TV Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your player....
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... turns off. • If you turn off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder with VIDEO mode. • When using a DVD-RW disc formatted in the center. Easy Handycam- using your camcorder turns on the power. Now try recording During Easy Handycam operation • You cannot use the editing function (p.72). MODE POWER...
... turns off. • If you turn off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder with VIDEO mode. • When using a DVD-RW disc formatted in the center. Easy Handycam- using your camcorder turns on the power. Now try recording During Easy Handycam operation • You cannot use the editing function (p.72). MODE POWER...
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...Checking/Deleting the last scene (p.38) you turn 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....screen (p.21) - using your camcorder, then 28 insert it on the disc when: - To record still images 2 Start recording. To record movies ... BACK LIGHT (p.35) - When disappears, the image has been recorded. you record in blue. Easy Handycam - Make sure the EASY lamp...
...Checking/Deleting the last scene (p.38) you turn 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....screen (p.21) - using your camcorder, then 28 insert it on the disc when: - To record still images 2 Start recording. To record movies ... BACK LIGHT (p.35) - When disappears, the image has been recorded. you record in blue. Easy Handycam - Make sure the EASY lamp...
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...Still Images Touch the Still image tab, then the still image to light it back from the point you have stopped previously. using your camcorder with automatic settings Playing back with the image on the LCD screen. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the tab that was played back ...58181; down repeatedly to the VISUAL INDEX screen • Touch / movie slowly. Previous/Next Go to light up the (Play/Edit) lamp. during Easy Handycam operation, you can play back • When you touch a movie marked with the image. • When you playback during pause to the VISUAL INDEX ...
...Still Images Touch the Still image tab, then the still image to light it back from the point you have stopped previously. using your camcorder with automatic settings Playing back with the image on the LCD screen. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the tab that was played back ...58181; down repeatedly to the VISUAL INDEX screen • Touch / movie slowly. Previous/Next Go to light up the (Play/Edit) lamp. during Easy Handycam operation, you can play back • When you touch a movie marked with the image. • When you playback during pause to the VISUAL INDEX ...