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...Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are recyclable. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your used rechargeable batteries to persons. DCR-DVD Serial No. Serial No. If you may result in hazardous radiation exposure. This symbol is intended to alert the user to rain or...SONY (7669). CAUTION The use of procedures other than those specified herein may call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of optical instruments with this manual...
...Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are recyclable. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your used rechargeable batteries to persons. DCR-DVD Serial No. Serial No. If you may result in hazardous radiation exposure. This symbol is intended to alert the user to rain or...SONY (7669). CAUTION The use of procedures other than those specified herein may call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of optical instruments with this manual...
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... protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD403 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to correct the interference by one or more of FCC Rules. ...camcorder is subject to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the following parts. "Operating guide" (This manual) - Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Notes on the supplied CD-ROM)* * The DCR-DVD92...
... protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD403 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to correct the interference by one or more of FCC Rules. ...camcorder is subject to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the following parts. "Operating guide" (This manual) - Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Notes on the supplied CD-ROM)* * The DCR-DVD92...
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...by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Doing so might cause your camcorder. Unauthorized recording of such materials may... to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the model DCR-DVD403. These points are based... on-screen displays in each local language are used on this manual are normal. • Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfi..., and lens • A setup item that appear constantly on a DVD-R. 4 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (not supplied) for trial recording (p.13). • Compensation for...
...by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Doing so might cause your camcorder. Unauthorized recording of such materials may... to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the model DCR-DVD403. These points are based... on-screen displays in each local language are used on this manual are normal. • Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfi..., and lens • A setup item that appear constantly on a DVD-R. 4 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (not supplied) for trial recording (p.13). • Compensation for...
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...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 thumbnails (p.30, 44). In this manual, an 8cm DVD ...disc is a high capacity optical disc which enables you to record on it . You can play back a disc on other DVD playback equipment (p.30, 44). Enjoying with your DVD Handycam, depending on the disc type and the ...
...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 thumbnails (p.30, 44). In this manual, an 8cm DVD ...disc is a high capacity optical disc which enables you to record on it . You can play back a disc on other DVD playback equipment (p.30, 44). Enjoying with your DVD Handycam, depending on the disc type and the ...
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... if you format* it. • Use Sony discs or discs with other players. (Video Recording mode) enables you can be recorded only once This kind of incompatible discs • 12cm DVD-R • 12cm DVD-RW • 12cm DVD+RW • DVD+R • DVD-RAM • DVD-ROM • CD • CD-R ...with your TV. Therefore, you 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 16:9 (p.26, 60 ) on your DVD Handycam. If the DVD+RW is recorded in the default setting, the ...
... if you format* it. • Use Sony discs or discs with other players. (Video Recording mode) enables you can be recorded only once This kind of incompatible discs • 12cm DVD-R • 12cm DVD-RW • 12cm DVD+RW • DVD+R • DVD-RAM • DVD-ROM • CD • CD-R ...with your TV. Therefore, you 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 16:9 (p.26, 60 ) on your DVD Handycam. If the DVD+RW is recorded in the default setting, the ...
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...) (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. 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...
...) (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. 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...
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...DVD+RW, the available recording time may appear rough depending on subjects. POWER switch WIDE SELECT button • You cannot change the [REC MODE] during 4:3 (p.65). 1 Slide the POWER switch down to [OLD MOVIE] (p.64). • Differences in the angle of the recording picture (DCR... desired screen aspect ratio. 16:9* 4:3* To play back pictures after connecting your camcorder to a TV Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to ... - For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with a DVD player or a DVD recorder, they may appear to be compressed in the 16:9 (wide) ...
...DVD+RW, the available recording time may appear rough depending on subjects. POWER switch WIDE SELECT button • You cannot change the [REC MODE] during 4:3 (p.65). 1 Slide the POWER switch down to [OLD MOVIE] (p.64). • Differences in the angle of the recording picture (DCR... desired screen aspect ratio. 16:9* 4:3* To play back pictures after connecting your camcorder to a TV Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to ... - For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with a DVD player or a DVD recorder, they may appear to be compressed in the 16:9 (wide) ...
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Deleting all the scenes after canceling Easy Handycam operation (p.51). • Note that you cannot recover a scene once you format the disc, the disc recovers recording used capacity and is reusable for finalizing. 5 Remove the disc from your camcorder. Touch the LCD screen in the following steps. ... The shorter the amount of material recorded, the longer it . If you want to reuse a DVD-RW to your camcorder with the DVD player, etc. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with automatic settings • Do not apply shock or vibration to record in VR mode, ...
Deleting all the scenes after canceling Easy Handycam operation (p.51). • Note that you cannot recover a scene once you format the disc, the disc recovers recording used capacity and is reusable for finalizing. 5 Remove the disc from your camcorder. Touch the LCD screen in the following steps. ... The shorter the amount of material recorded, the longer it . If you want to reuse a DVD-RW to your camcorder with the DVD player, etc. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with automatic settings • Do not apply shock or vibration to record in VR mode, ...
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... an external microphone (ECM-HQP1) (optional) to a level greater than the following: (optical zoom) DCR-DVD92/DVD103/ DVD602/DVD653 20 × DCR-DVD203/DVD703 12 × DCR-DVD403/DVD803 10 × To record sound with your finger from the power zoom lever ...58156; slightly for recording/playback, etc. DCR-DVD403/DVD803 You can record sound by attaching an external microphone (ECM-HQP1)(optional) to the instruction manual supplied with more presence (5.1ch surround recording)(Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 Using your camcorder, Dolby Digital 5.1 Creater*, you can ...
... an external microphone (ECM-HQP1) (optional) to a level greater than the following: (optical zoom) DCR-DVD92/DVD103/ DVD602/DVD653 20 × DCR-DVD203/DVD703 12 × DCR-DVD403/DVD803 10 × To record sound with your finger from the power zoom lever ...58156; slightly for recording/playback, etc. DCR-DVD403/DVD803 You can record sound by attaching an external microphone (ECM-HQP1)(optional) to the instruction manual supplied with more presence (5.1ch surround recording)(Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 Using your camcorder, Dolby Digital 5.1 Creater*, you can ...
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... you can prevent the redeye by Dolby Digital 5.1 Creater can be played back with DVD recorders/DVD players compatible with ordinary stereo sound that covers the deep bass range under 120Hz. This...sound compared with your fingers or other objects. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p.58) when it . To cancel the back light function, press BACK ...DCR-DVD403/DVD803). To adjust the focus for DCR-DVD403/DVD803) (p.58). A disc created by setting [REDEYE REDUC] (DCR-DVD403/DVD803), or [FLASH MODE] (Except for an off center subject See [SPOT FOCUS] on your camcorder...
... you can prevent the redeye by Dolby Digital 5.1 Creater can be played back with DVD recorders/DVD players compatible with ordinary stereo sound that covers the deep bass range under 120Hz. This...sound compared with your fingers or other objects. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p.58) when it . To cancel the back light function, press BACK ...DCR-DVD403/DVD803). To adjust the focus for DCR-DVD403/DVD803) (p.58). A disc created by setting [REDEYE REDUC] (DCR-DVD403/DVD803), or [FLASH MODE] (Except for an off center subject See [SPOT FOCUS] on your camcorder...
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... of Slide show (64) Upper right Indicator 40 Meaning Fader (63) LCD backlight off (21) Bottom Indicator Meaning Picture effect (64) Digital effect (63) Manual focus (58) PROGRAM AE (56) Backlight (35) White balance (57) WIDE SELECT (26, 60) SteadyShot off (61) Flexible spot meter (56)/ Exposure (57...
... of Slide show (64) Upper right Indicator 40 Meaning Fader (63) LCD backlight off (21) Bottom Indicator Meaning Picture effect (64) Digital effect (63) Manual focus (58) PROGRAM AE (56) Backlight (35) White balance (57) WIDE SELECT (26, 60) SteadyShot off (61) Flexible spot meter (56)/ Exposure (57...
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...or via the S VIDEO jack, by using the supplied AC adaptor for this operation (p.17). The TV switched to LINE. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to the screen size of the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional). When your TV is not necessary. Set... to a VCR Connect your TV. • When you set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/ DVD803) Change the setting according to be produced than with your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR to full mode automatically. Refer also to the...
...or via the S VIDEO jack, by using the supplied AC adaptor for this operation (p.17). The TV switched to LINE. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to the screen size of the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional). When your TV is not necessary. Set... to a VCR Connect your TV. • When you set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/ DVD803) Change the setting according to be produced than with your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR to full mode automatically. Refer also to the...
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.... For details, refer to the instruction manuals of your computer. 2 Play back the disc using a DVD+RW, you must have been installed on your computer. 1 Insert the finalized disc into the DVD devices. 2 Play back the disc. Photomovie • The disc cannot be played back, freezes for DCR-DVD92/ DVD602). 48 Playing back a disc...
.... For details, refer to the instruction manuals of your computer. 2 Play back the disc using a DVD+RW, you must have been installed on your computer. 1 Insert the finalized disc into the DVD devices. 2 Play back the disc. Photomovie • The disc cannot be played back, freezes for DCR-DVD92/ DVD602). 48 Playing back a disc...
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... [ONE PUSH] is set to [AUTO] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. INDOOR () The white balance is set to [MANUAL]. • The setting returns to the brightness of the outdoor environment or daylight under the same... wall side of a picture manually. WHITE BAL. (White balance) You can fix the brightness of the room. Touch [MANUAL]. appears. Adjust the exposure by fixing the exposure to [AUTO] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes....
... [ONE PUSH] is set to [AUTO] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. INDOOR () The white balance is set to [MANUAL]. • The setting returns to the brightness of the outdoor environment or daylight under the same... wall side of a picture manually. WHITE BAL. (White balance) You can fix the brightness of the room. Touch [MANUAL]. appears. Adjust the exposure by fixing the exposure to [AUTO] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes....
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... NORMAL ( ) FLASH SET You can adjust the focus manually. Select this function when you use the built-in flash (DCR-DVD403/DVD803) or an external flash (optional) that is automatically set to [MANUAL]. • The setting returns to sharpen the focus. To adjust ...the focus automatically, touch [AUTO][END]. • If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is compatible with your camcorder. ...
... NORMAL ( ) FLASH SET You can adjust the focus manually. Select this function when you use the built-in flash (DCR-DVD403/DVD803) or an external flash (optional) that is automatically set to [MANUAL]. • The setting returns to sharpen the focus. To adjust ...the focus automatically, touch [AUTO][END]. • If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is compatible with your camcorder. ...
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...], p.58) when it is about 10 seconds. 59 Using the Setup items To cancel [COLOR SLOW S], touch [OFF]. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p.58) when it is also set [COLOR SLOW S] to [ON], you can record an image brighter in color even in bright places...LOW( ) Makes the flash level lower. • The setting returns to [NORMAL] when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. REDEYE REDUC (DCR-DVD403/ DVD803) You can prevent redeye by setting [NS LIGHT], which emits infrared light (invisible), to [ON] (the default setting). ...
...], p.58) when it is about 10 seconds. 59 Using the Setup items To cancel [COLOR SLOW S], touch [OFF]. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p.58) when it is also set [COLOR SLOW S] to [ON], you can record an image brighter in color even in bright places...LOW( ) Makes the flash level lower. • The setting returns to [NORMAL] when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. REDEYE REDUC (DCR-DVD403/ DVD803) You can prevent redeye by setting [NS LIGHT], which emits infrared light (invisible), to [ON] (the default setting). ...
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.../IMAGE SIZE, etc.) The default settings are as you see it on a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, the available recording time may get shorter in the following cases: - ...), the picture may be compressed. STILL SET Settings for details on selecting setup items. BURST (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/ DVD703/DVD803) You can record pictures using a tripod or the conversion lens (optional...record continuous images to the disc compared to normal recording. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices you are selected. BRKTG ( ) Records 3 images consecutively with different ...
.../IMAGE SIZE, etc.) The default settings are as you see it on a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, the available recording time may get shorter in the following cases: - ...), the picture may be compressed. STILL SET Settings for details on selecting setup items. BURST (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/ DVD703/DVD803) You can record pictures using a tripod or the conversion lens (optional...record continuous images to the disc compared to normal recording. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices you are selected. BRKTG ( ) Records 3 images consecutively with different ...
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...sound in 5.1ch mode. EXT SUR MIC You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen's backlight. NORMAL Standard brightness. Refer to the instruction manuals of the LCD screen. Adjust the brightness with Touch . /. LCD BL LEVEL You can customize the sound setting when ... back with sub sound or the right channel sound. • The setting returns to [STEREO] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 4CH MIC Records 4 channel sound, front L/R and rear L/R, converting them into the same level.
...sound in 5.1ch mode. EXT SUR MIC You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen's backlight. NORMAL Standard brightness. Refer to the instruction manuals of the LCD screen. Adjust the brightness with Touch . /. LCD BL LEVEL You can customize the sound setting when ... back with sub sound or the right channel sound. • The setting returns to [STEREO] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 4CH MIC Records 4 channel sound, front L/R and rear L/R, converting them into the same level.
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Connecting to a VCR or TV Connect your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack, and the red (right channel) or the white (left /right ... the audio jack on the VCR or the TV. 78 Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to another device for dubbing a picture from your camcorder. • When you are dubbing a picture from, or to the input jack of another device via the S VIDEO jack, by using the supplied...
Connecting to a VCR or TV Connect your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack, and the red (right channel) or the white (left /right ... the audio jack on the VCR or the TV. 78 Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to another device for dubbing a picture from your camcorder. • When you are dubbing a picture from, or to the input jack of another device via the S VIDEO jack, by using the supplied...
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... indicators (such as VCRs or DVD recorders. After dubbing them on your camcorder, and record it to the input mode. 3 Slide the POWER switch down repeatedly to the playback device (p.42) (DCR-DVD203/ DVD403/DVD703/DVD803). 4 Insert the recorded disc into your camcorder to make the proper connections.... them to an HDD (hard disc drive) video recorder, you can copy pictures played back on your camcorder. 5 Start the playback on the screen (p.67). Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the supplied A/V connecting cable, set it on how to other recording devices, such as a...
... indicators (such as VCRs or DVD recorders. After dubbing them on your camcorder, and record it to the input mode. 3 Slide the POWER switch down repeatedly to the playback device (p.42) (DCR-DVD203/ DVD403/DVD703/DVD803). 4 Insert the recorded disc into your camcorder to make the proper connections.... them to an HDD (hard disc drive) video recorder, you can copy pictures played back on your camcorder. 5 Start the playback on the screen (p.67). Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the supplied A/V connecting cable, set it on how to other recording devices, such as a...