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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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... of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are... recyclable. This symbol is for future reference. DCR-DVD Serial No. Serial No. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to constitute a risk of ...
... of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are... recyclable. This symbol is for future reference. DCR-DVD Serial No. Serial No. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to constitute a risk of ...
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... cause your camcorder to direct sunlight for video cameras and offers a quality typical of light from a subject coming into the lens. To view your recordings on the model DCR-DVD403. Be...These points are based on a TV, you insert the connector plug forcibly in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Read this first (continued) • To prevent discs... without any problems. You cannot delete images once you see. • The on a DVD-R. 4 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (not supplied) for trial recording (p.13). • Compensation for Modulation Transfer Function....
... cause your camcorder to direct sunlight for video cameras and offers a quality typical of light from a subject coming into the lens. To view your recordings on the model DCR-DVD403. Be...These points are based on a TV, you insert the connector plug forcibly in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Read this first (continued) • To prevent discs... without any problems. You cannot delete images once you see. • The on a DVD-R. 4 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (not supplied) for trial recording (p.13). • Compensation for Modulation Transfer Function....
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...disc • You can use Sony discs or discs with a soft, dry cloth. Using a disc other than above may cause the unsatisfactory recording/playback or you do not touch the ink until it clicks. For dirt, clean the disc with a soft cloth slightly moistened in your camcorder, press firmly until ...dry the surface by its case. • When you want to remove the disc from your camcorder. Care and storage of the discs • Keep the disc clean, or the quality of the disc or your DVD Handycam. * Depending on the place you carry or store the disc, put it dries. Do not...
...disc • You can use Sony discs or discs with a soft, dry cloth. Using a disc other than above may cause the unsatisfactory recording/playback or you do not touch the ink until it clicks. For dirt, clean the disc with a soft cloth slightly moistened in your camcorder, press firmly until ...dry the surface by its case. • When you want to remove the disc from your camcorder. Care and storage of the discs • Keep the disc clean, or the quality of the disc or your DVD Handycam. * Depending on the place you carry or store the disc, put it dries. Do not...
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... recording) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) To use the flash To record in dark places (NightShot (DCR-DVD403/DVD803)/ NightShot plus (Except for recording/playback, etc 34 Recording To use zoom To record sound with automatic settings Operate your camcorder 20 Step 4: Adjusting ...your camcorder with ease 27 Recording with ease 28 Playing back with ease 29 Preparation for playing back on a DVD player (Finalizing 30 Recording/Playback Recording 32 Playback 33 Functions used for DCR-DVD403/DVD803)) 6 Table of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803 26 Easy Handycam ...
... recording) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) To use the flash To record in dark places (NightShot (DCR-DVD403/DVD803)/ NightShot plus (Except for recording/playback, etc 34 Recording To use zoom To record sound with automatic settings Operate your camcorder 20 Step 4: Adjusting ...your camcorder with ease 27 Recording with ease 28 Playing back with ease 29 Preparation for playing back on a DVD player (Finalizing 30 Recording/Playback Recording 32 Playback 33 Functions used for DCR-DVD403/DVD803)) 6 Table of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803 26 Easy Handycam ...
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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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... 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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...the desired scene quickly using the Slide show on the same disc. Using your DVD Handycam Preparing Recording Playing back on the DVD Handycam Playing back on an 8cm DVD* disc. A Slide show that are recorded on a DVD player if you can play back still images one after another You can do...) (p.30, 44) This makes it easier to record and view images. You can also enjoy the Slide show function. You can enjoy your DVD Handycam in ways that plays back still images, one after another using this convenient index (p.29, 33). A VISUAL INDEX screen that shows the disc ...
...the desired scene quickly using the Slide show on the same disc. Using your DVD Handycam Preparing Recording Playing back on the DVD Handycam Playing back on an 8cm DVD* disc. A Slide show that are recorded on a DVD player if you can play back still images one after another You can do...) (p.30, 44) This makes it easier to record and view images. You can also enjoy the Slide show function. You can enjoy your DVD Handycam in ways that plays back still images, one after another using this convenient index (p.29, 33). A VISUAL INDEX screen that shows the disc ...
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... special effects or music to images using the Picture Package software supplied with your DVD Handycam, depending on the disc type and the recording format (p.13). 11 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...
... special effects or music to images using the Picture Package software supplied with your DVD Handycam, depending on the disc type and the recording format (p.13). 11 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...
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... time. Images are stored on the free space on a disc. Transferring data to your computer at a faster rate. • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do with each scene You can record images on a disc utilizing the disc capacity more effectively thanks to the VBR* encoding system...can start recording and check the recorded images without rewinding or fast forwarding. This feature enables your computer in accordance with your DVD Handycam (continued) DVD functions different from those of the recorded scenes. Therefore, you will not delete important images accidentally. Adjusting the image quality ...
... time. Images are stored on the free space on a disc. Transferring data to your computer at a faster rate. • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do with each scene You can record images on a disc utilizing the disc capacity more effectively thanks to the VBR* encoding system...can start recording and check the recorded images without rewinding or fast forwarding. This feature enables your computer in accordance with your DVD Handycam (continued) DVD functions different from those of the recorded scenes. Therefore, you will not delete important images accidentally. Adjusting the image quality ...
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.... • Refer to the instruction manuals supplied 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 4:3 ratio when it . • Use Sony discs or discs with a has a mark. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam are as deleting or dividing scenes, the material you...
.... • Refer to the instruction manuals supplied 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 4:3 ratio when it . • Use Sony discs or discs with a has a mark. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam are as deleting or dividing scenes, the material you...
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... Recording additional scenes after finalizing the disc (50) - 3) 4) Using the disc repeatedly by Sony DVD Handycam are designed to record additional material appears (p.50). 14 Refer to the specifications of your playback equipment for additional compatibility information. 2) Do...? What you can do not finalize the disc 1) (44) - - - 2) Creating the DVD menu when you do with your DVD Handycam (72) - - - Choosing a disc (continued) Do the features differ according to playback these discs in the...
... Recording additional scenes after finalizing the disc (50) - 3) 4) Using the disc repeatedly by Sony DVD Handycam are designed to record additional material appears (p.50). 14 Refer to the specifications of your playback equipment for additional compatibility information. 2) Do...? What you can do not finalize the disc 1) (44) - - - 2) Creating the DVD menu when you do with your DVD Handycam (72) - - - Choosing a disc (continued) Do the features differ according to playback these discs in the...
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...record them. And, you find the disc type that suits your purpose. Enjoying 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 your DVD Handycam How to choose a disc The figure below helps you to edit the disc, such as... dividing or deleting images. Yes. And, you can play back pictures recorded in the lengthwise direction. 15 No. Now, enjoy your DVD Handycam. * When you play back the disc without finalizing it ? I want to choose the best disc for your purpose? What do with ...
...record them. And, you find the disc type that suits your purpose. Enjoying 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 your DVD Handycam How to choose a disc The figure below helps you to edit the disc, such as... dividing or deleting images. Yes. And, you can play back pictures recorded in the lengthwise direction. 15 No. Now, enjoy your DVD Handycam. * When you play back the disc without finalizing it ? I want to choose the best disc for your purpose? What do with ...
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... 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 (1) (p.17) Cleaning cloth (1) Shoulder strap (1) (p.113...
... 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 (1) (p.17) Cleaning cloth (1) Shoulder strap (1) (p.113...
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... record or play back pictures on your camcorder, or to edit them (DVD-RW: VR mode only) CHG 20 To turn off the power Slide the POWER switch up . Green button MODE 4 Ensure a good grip, then fasten the belt. POWER switch *Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 2 Remove the lens cap by ...sliding the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow while pressing the green button in the direction of the cap (DCR-DVD92/DVD602). 3 Hold your camcorder without any operation attempted for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p.23). Step 3: Turning the power on, ...
... record or play back pictures on your camcorder, or to edit them (DVD-RW: VR mode only) CHG 20 To turn off the power Slide the POWER switch up . Green button MODE 4 Ensure a good grip, then fasten the belt. POWER switch *Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 2 Remove the lens cap by ...sliding the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow while pressing the green button in the direction of the cap (DCR-DVD92/DVD602). 3 Hold your camcorder without any operation attempted for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p.23). Step 3: Turning the power on, ...
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...camcorder...when opening melody sounds once, and the camcorder beeps. However, the disc recognition process...camcorder, then press the center of the arrow (OPEN ). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on . • You can remove the disc when a power source is connected to malfunction. *DCR-DVD92/DVD602 3 Set the disc with your camcorder... is on the LCD screen. Then the opening or closing the disc cover, it may cause your camcorder to your camcorder even when your camcorder...touch the disc with your camcorder is required for recording ...
...camcorder...when opening melody sounds once, and the camcorder beeps. However, the disc recognition process...camcorder, then press the center of the arrow (OPEN ). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on . • You can remove the disc when a power source is connected to malfunction. *DCR-DVD92/DVD602 3 Set the disc with your camcorder... is on the LCD screen. Then the opening or closing the disc cover, it may cause your camcorder to your camcorder even when your camcorder...touch the disc with your camcorder is required for recording ...
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..., etc. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder recognizes the disc, disc information such as the date you can start recording on your camcorder (p.72). Proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? Getting Started 4 Close the disc... cover. If not, remove the disc.] appears. You do not need to proceed to recognize the disc depending on various DVD devices. It...
..., etc. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder recognizes the disc, disc information such as the date you can start recording on your camcorder (p.72). Proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? Getting Started 4 Close the disc... cover. If not, remove the disc.] appears. You do not need to proceed to recognize the disc depending on various DVD devices. It...
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... 2 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to your player. To play back pictures after connecting your camcorder to a TV Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to select the desired screen aspect...8226; When recording 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 compressed in the 16:9 (wide) mode is set to light up the ... • Differences in the angle of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803) By recording in the following cases: - when [D.EFFECT] is recommended. while recording movies -
... 2 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to your player. To play back pictures after connecting your camcorder to a TV Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to select the desired screen aspect...8226; When recording 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 compressed in the 16:9 (wide) mode is set to light up the ... • Differences in the angle of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803) By recording in the following cases: - when [D.EFFECT] is recommended. while recording movies -
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... frees you from detailed adjustment. If you do not intend to 26) before operation. • When inserting a new DVD-RW, it formatted with VIDEO mode. • When using your camcorder with automatic settings Easy Handycam - Complete the preparations described in the center. Since only basic functions become available and screen font size increases...
... frees you from detailed adjustment. If you do not intend to 26) before operation. • When inserting a new DVD-RW, it formatted with VIDEO mode. • When using your camcorder with automatic settings Easy Handycam - Complete the preparations described in the center. Since only basic functions become available and screen font size increases...
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... sure to use the AC adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder in a stable position. See "Step7: Inserting a disc" on a DVD player (Finalizing) With Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder from running out of power during Easy Handycam operation. using your camcorder. creating a DVD menu to customize the settings above and finalize a disc, cancel Easy...
... sure to use the AC adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder in a stable position. See "Step7: Inserting a disc" on a DVD player (Finalizing) With Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder from running out of power during Easy Handycam operation. using your camcorder. creating a DVD menu to customize the settings above and finalize a disc, cancel Easy...