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...effective use. You cannot dub copyright protected software on the model DCR-DVD403. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a USB cable etc., be copyrighted. The... recorded without any problems. You cannot delete images once you record them on a DVD-R. 4 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (not supplied) for trial recording (p.13). • Compensation for the contents...shock or vibration to the camcorder. • Before connecting your camcorder to another device with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior...
...effective use. You cannot dub copyright protected software on the model DCR-DVD403. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a USB cable etc., be copyrighted. The... recorded without any problems. You cannot delete images once you record them on a DVD-R. 4 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (not supplied) for trial recording (p.13). • Compensation for the contents...shock or vibration to the camcorder. • Before connecting your camcorder to another device with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior...
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...or use • Hold the disc by heating. Use the discs with your DVD Handycam. Wipe the disc from the disc with the cleaning cloth supplied with marks listed below. • For reliability durability of the disc or your camcorder, press firmly until it clicks. Do not dry the surface by its... in a humid place. • When you want to remove dust and fingerprints from the center out. About the disc • You can use Sony discs or discs with an * for VIDEO CAMERA mark for vinyl LPs or antistatic splay, as a sticker on the place you may not be sure...
...or use • Hold the disc by heating. Use the discs with your DVD Handycam. Wipe the disc from the disc with the cleaning cloth supplied with marks listed below. • For reliability durability of the disc or your camcorder, press firmly until it clicks. Do not dry the surface by its... in a humid place. • When you want to remove dust and fingerprints from the center out. About the disc • You can use Sony discs or discs with an * for VIDEO CAMERA mark for vinyl LPs or antistatic splay, as a sticker on the place you may not be sure...
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using your camcorder with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) To use the flash To record in dark places (NightShot (DCR-DVD403/DVD803)/ NightShot plus (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803)) 6 Table 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...
using your camcorder with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) To use the flash To record in dark places (NightShot (DCR-DVD403/DVD803)/ NightShot plus (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803)) 6 Table 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...
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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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... using the supplied software You can also create a DVD menu that it can be able to 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 to find the desired image quickly, from a list of a computer if you finalize** it again on your DVD Handycam...
... using the supplied software You can also create a DVD menu that it can be able to 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 to find the desired image quickly, from a list of a computer if you finalize** it again on your DVD Handycam...
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... 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. Lens cap (1) (p.20) (DCR-DVD92/DVD602) 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...
... 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. Lens cap (1) (p.20) (DCR-DVD92/DVD602) 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...
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... 2 Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the sides of the cap (DCR-DVD92/DVD602). 3 Hold your camcorder correctly. 1 Turn on the power by sliding the POWER switch in the center. When you record or play back, switch the power mode by sliding ... respective lamp. ON OFF (CHG) POWER (Movie): To record movies (Still): To record still images (Play/Edit): To play back pictures on your camcorder, or to edit them (DVD-RW: VR mode only) CHG 20 To turn off automatically if you turn on the power of purchase, the power will be set...
... 2 Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the sides of the cap (DCR-DVD92/DVD602). 3 Hold your camcorder correctly. 1 Turn on the power by sliding the POWER switch in the center. When you record or play back, switch the power mode by sliding ... respective lamp. ON OFF (CHG) POWER (Movie): To record movies (Still): To record still images (Play/Edit): To play back pictures on your camcorder, or to edit them (DVD-RW: VR mode only) CHG 20 To turn off automatically if you turn on the power of purchase, the power will be set...
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... 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 your camcorder even when your camcorder (p.5). However, the disc recognition process ... to obstruct the operation with your hand or other objects, etc., when opening melody sounds once, and the camcorder beeps. Step 7: Inserting a disc A new 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW is required for recording (p.13). • Remove dust or fingerprints from the disc beforehand, using...
... 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 your camcorder even when your camcorder (p.5). However, the disc recognition process ... to obstruct the operation with your hand or other objects, etc., when opening melody sounds once, and the camcorder beeps. Step 7: Inserting a disc A new 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW is required for recording (p.13). • Remove dust or fingerprints from the disc beforehand, using...
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... the recording format, then format the disc. Touch , then proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. FORMAT : VIDEO Can playback on the DVD-RW or the DVD+RW. • Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor while formatting...
... the recording format, then format the disc. Touch , then proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. FORMAT : VIDEO Can playback on the DVD-RW or the DVD+RW. • Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor while formatting...
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... the angle of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803) By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode, you see pictures on the TV screen may differ depending on your TV (16:9/4:3) (p.42). • When viewing 16:9 pictures with a DVD player or a DVD recorder, they may appear to view pictures...Slide the POWER switch down to (Still). - If you play back pictures recorded in 16:9 on a DVD+RW with [TV TYPE] set to light up the (Movie) lamp. To play back pictures after connecting your camcorder to a TV Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your player. CHG MODE ON...
... the angle of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803) By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode, you see pictures on the TV screen may differ depending on your TV (16:9/4:3) (p.42). • When viewing 16:9 pictures with a DVD player or a DVD recorder, they may appear to view pictures...Slide the POWER switch down to (Still). - If you play back pictures recorded in 16:9 on a DVD+RW with [TV TYPE] set to light up the (Movie) lamp. To play back pictures after connecting your camcorder to a TV Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your player. CHG MODE ON...
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...users can enjoy easy operation. using a DVD-RW disc formatted in steps 1 to 8 (p.16 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 on the power. ...
...users can enjoy easy operation. using a DVD-RW disc formatted in steps 1 to 8 (p.16 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 on the power. ...
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... a stable position. creating a photomovie to the DC IN jack on page 50. 1 Place your DVD Handycam sets up . Cancel Easy Handycam operation, then follow the steps shown on your camcorder. EASY button DC IN jack AC Adaptor POWER switch to wall outlet • Be sure to use the AC adaptor to record. • If...
... a stable position. creating a photomovie to the DC IN jack on page 50. 1 Place your DVD Handycam sets up . Cancel Easy Handycam operation, then follow the steps shown on your camcorder. EASY button DC IN jack AC Adaptor POWER switch to wall outlet • Be sure to use the AC adaptor to record. • If...
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If you want to reuse a DVD-RW to your camcorder. Touch the LCD screen in the following steps. Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Easy Handycam- Enjoy watching images on the DVD player, etc. Refer also to the instruction ...it takes for recording thereafter. using your camcorder with the DVD player, etc. 4 Touch the LCD screen in the following steps. [SETUP] [FORMAT] [YES] [YES] 31 Deleting all the scenes after canceling Easy Handycam operation (p.51). • Note that ...
If you want to reuse a DVD-RW to your camcorder. Touch the LCD screen in the following steps. Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Easy Handycam- Enjoy watching images on the DVD player, etc. Refer also to the instruction ...it takes for recording thereafter. using your camcorder with the DVD player, etc. 4 Touch the LCD screen in the following steps. [SETUP] [FORMAT] [YES] [YES] 31 Deleting all the scenes after canceling Easy Handycam operation (p.51). • Note that ...
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... the exposure for backlit subjects To adjust the exposure for DCR-DVD403/DVD803) (p.58). If you can change the brightness of the flash lamp before using disc spaces effectively. You can be played back with DVD recorders/DVD players compatible with your camcorder. * Dolby Digital 5.1 Creater compresses sound effectively while maintaining high quality...
... the exposure for backlit subjects To adjust the exposure for DCR-DVD403/DVD803) (p.58). If you can change the brightness of the flash lamp before using disc spaces effectively. You can be played back with DVD recorders/DVD players compatible with your camcorder. * Dolby Digital 5.1 Creater compresses sound effectively while maintaining high quality...
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... without finalizing it. The finalizing procedure differs depending on other DVD players. You need to finalize it again when you play it back on other DVD players (DVD player/ DVD recorder etc.,) or the DVD-drive on your camcorder when you unfinalize it even when there is the following cases: - Once...
... without finalizing it. The finalizing procedure differs depending on other DVD players. You need to finalize it again when you play it back on other DVD players (DVD player/ DVD recorder etc.,) or the DVD-drive on your camcorder when you unfinalize it even when there is the following cases: - Once...
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... • When you finalize a double-sided disc, you create the DVD menu on your camcorder, the first scene of each movie is displayed with date as a thumbnail. • You cannot create a DVD menu using a DVD-RW (VR mode). As the default, the date when the disc was ...disc, the longer it takes for finalizing 1 Place your camcorder. 2 Turn on each disc. The shorter the amount of the disc or to be finalized. 4 Touch [SET]. [FINALIZE] Step 2: Customizing a DVD menu What is a DVD menu? Step 4: Changing the disc title (p.46) You can ...
... • When you finalize a double-sided disc, you create the DVD menu on your camcorder, the first scene of each movie is displayed with date as a thumbnail. • You cannot create a DVD menu using a DVD-RW (VR mode). As the default, the date when the disc was ...disc, the longer it takes for finalizing 1 Place your camcorder. 2 Turn on each disc. The shorter the amount of the disc or to be finalized. 4 Touch [SET]. [FINALIZE] Step 2: Customizing a DVD menu What is a DVD menu? Step 4: Changing the disc title (p.46) You can ...
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... you need to disconnect the AC adaptor, make sure that the power of your camcorder is set to 4 of a DVD menu on DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, then finalize the disc, the DVD menu appears for finalizing" on your camcorder. • After finalizing a disc, the disc indicator and the recording format are...
... you need to disconnect the AC adaptor, make sure that the power of your camcorder is set to 4 of a DVD menu on DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, then finalize the disc, the DVD menu appears for finalizing" on your camcorder. • After finalizing a disc, the disc indicator and the recording format are...
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... running out of power during operation. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC adaptor during operation. • A DVD menu and a Photomovie created during finalizing are deleted. • When you use a double-sided disc, following procedures are ...Slide the POWER switch down . 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder. When using the finalized DVD-RW (VR mode) disc, you can record additional material on the finalized DVD-RWs (VIDEO mode)/ DVD+RWs by sliding the POWER switch down to light up the (Movie) or ...
... running out of power during operation. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC adaptor during operation. • A DVD menu and a Photomovie created during finalizing are deleted. • When you use a double-sided disc, following procedures are ...Slide the POWER switch down . 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder. When using the finalized DVD-RW (VR mode) disc, you can record additional material on the finalized DVD-RWs (VIDEO mode)/ DVD+RWs by sliding the POWER switch down to light up the (Movie) or ...
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...Formatting makes the recorded disc new and reusable by sliding the POWER switch down. 3 Insert the disc to be formatted into your camcorder. The procedure for a DVD-RW, then touch . You can format this kind of disc and reuse it is unfinalized. For details on other ...YES] [YES], then touch when [Completed.] appears. • During the Easy Handycam operation (p.27), the screen in step 5 does not appear even if you have finalized the disc, it . DVD-RW Select the recording format, then format the disc. Cancel the protection with the original ...
...Formatting makes the recorded disc new and reusable by sliding the POWER switch down. 3 Insert the disc to be formatted into your camcorder. The procedure for a DVD-RW, then touch . You can format this kind of disc and reuse it is unfinalized. For details on other ...YES] [YES], then touch when [Completed.] appears. • During the Easy Handycam operation (p.27), the screen in step 5 does not appear even if you have finalized the disc, it . DVD-RW Select the recording format, then format the disc. Cancel the protection with the original ...
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...details on a single-sided disc. STANDARD SET Settings while recording on a double-sided disc, this value 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 shorten. • If you... The indicators in the LP mode, the quality of the movie from three levels. When recording on a disc or other devices with playback on DVD players or DVD drives (Finalizing)" (p.46). VOLUME See page 33. FINALIZE See page 44. UNFINALIZE See page 50. recordable time is added as a disc title...
...details on a single-sided disc. STANDARD SET Settings while recording on a double-sided disc, this value 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 shorten. • If you... The indicators in the LP mode, the quality of the movie from three levels. When recording on a disc or other devices with playback on DVD players or DVD drives (Finalizing)" (p.46). VOLUME See page 33. FINALIZE See page 44. UNFINALIZE See page 50. recordable time is added as a disc title...