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...DVD-RW/DVD+RW (not supplied) for trial recording (p.13). • Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is equipped with a USB cable etc., be contrary to a malfunction of the camcorder...Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Read this first (continued) • To prevent discs from being broken or recorded pictures from being lost, do not do the following when either of the respective lamps of the POWER... so might cause your camcorder. You cannot dub copyright protected software on the model DCR-DVD403. If you need...
...DVD-RW/DVD+RW (not supplied) for trial recording (p.13). • Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is equipped with a USB cable etc., be contrary to a malfunction of the camcorder...Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Read this first (continued) • To prevent discs from being broken or recorded pictures from being lost, do not do the following when either of the respective lamps of the POWER... so might cause your camcorder. You cannot dub copyright protected software on the model DCR-DVD403. If you need...
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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 items 16 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 17 Step 3: Turning the power on a DVD player (Finalizing 30 Recording/Playback Recording 32 Playback... (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 using your camcorder with automatic settings Operate your camcorder 20 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen...
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 items 16 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 17 Step 3: Turning the power on a DVD player (Finalizing 30 Recording/Playback Recording 32 Playback... (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 using your camcorder with automatic settings Operate your camcorder 20 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen...
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... (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) Shoe cover (1) (p.81) (Except...
... (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) Shoe cover (1) (p.81) (Except...
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... For DCR-DVD92/DVD103/DVD602/DVD653 Battery pack NP-FP50 (supplied) NP-...For DCR-DVD203/DVD703 Battery pack NP-FP50 (supplied) NP...DCR-DVD403/DVD803 Battery pack NP-FP50 NP-FP70 (supplied)...220 * Supplied with DCR-DVD403/DVD803. To use it for DCRDVD403/DVD803. **Supplied with the ...models except for a long time (p.107). The battery pack will not lose its charge in the center of the BATT release button (), slide the battery pack towards the back of the POWER...outside power source Make the same connections...
... For DCR-DVD92/DVD103/DVD602/DVD653 Battery pack NP-FP50 (supplied) NP-...For DCR-DVD203/DVD703 Battery pack NP-FP50 (supplied) NP...DCR-DVD403/DVD803 Battery pack NP-FP50 NP-FP70 (supplied)...220 * Supplied with DCR-DVD403/DVD803. To use it for DCRDVD403/DVD803. **Supplied with the ...models except for a long time (p.107). The battery pack will not lose its charge in the center of the BATT release button (), slide the battery pack towards the back of the POWER...outside power source Make the same connections...
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... (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or BATTERY INFO (p.37) will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions. - 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...NP-FP90 345 415 For DCR-DVD403/DVD803 Battery pack LCD screen opened* LCD screen closed . The battery pack is fully discharged. (For BATTERY INFO only.) • The power will not be supplied from the wall outlet. • We recommend that you use your camcorder in a narrow space, such...
... (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or BATTERY INFO (p.37) will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions. - 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...NP-FP90 345 415 For DCR-DVD403/DVD803 Battery pack LCD screen opened* LCD screen closed . The battery pack is fully discharged. (For BATTERY INFO only.) • The power will not be supplied from the wall outlet. • We recommend that you use your camcorder in a narrow space, such...
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... facing out when using the cleaning cloth supplied with your camcorder, then press the center of the arrow (OPEN ...DCR-DVD92/DVD602 3 Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder (p.5). Move the belt to the bottom of your camcorder is on the LCD screen. ACCESS lamp Disc cover OPEN switch Pickup lens POWER switch 1 Check that the power of the camcorder..., then open it may cause your camcorder to obstruct the operation with your camcorder is turned off. Step 7: Inserting a disc A new 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD...
... facing out when using the cleaning cloth supplied with your camcorder, then press the center of the arrow (OPEN ...DCR-DVD92/DVD602 3 Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder (p.5). Move the belt to the bottom of your camcorder is on the LCD screen. ACCESS lamp Disc cover OPEN switch Pickup lens POWER switch 1 Check that the power of the camcorder..., then open it may cause your camcorder to obstruct the operation with your camcorder is turned off. Step 7: Inserting a disc A new 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD...
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... 1 Slide the POWER switch down to be compressed in the viewfinder. 26 It may appear rough depending on a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, the available...DVD+RW with a DVD player or a DVD recorder, they may be different in the lengthwise direction. * When viewing on a wide TV, recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode is set to [OLD MOVIE] (p.64). • Differences in the angle of the recording picture (DCR... after connecting your camcorder to a TV Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to (Still). - For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with [TV TYPE...
... 1 Slide the POWER switch down to be compressed in the viewfinder. 26 It may appear rough depending on a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, the available...DVD+RW with a DVD player or a DVD recorder, they may be different in the lengthwise direction. * When viewing on a wide TV, recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode is set to [OLD MOVIE] (p.64). • Differences in the angle of the recording picture (DCR... after connecting your camcorder to a TV Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to (Still). - For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with [TV TYPE...
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... attaching an external microphone (ECM-HQP1)(optional) to the Active Interface Shoe . Functions used for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 Using your camcorder, Dolby Digital 5.1 Creater*, you can record audio in the 5.1ch surround sound** converting audio input ...powerful sound. Wider range of the optional microphone, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the internal 4ch microphone or by attaching 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...
... attaching an external microphone (ECM-HQP1)(optional) to the Active Interface Shoe . Functions used for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 Using your camcorder, Dolby Digital 5.1 Creater*, you can record audio in the 5.1ch surround sound** converting audio input ...powerful sound. Wider range of the optional microphone, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the internal 4ch microphone or by attaching 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...
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... bass. It reproduces 3D sound imaging providing more powerful sound. **The surround speakers output stereo sound from...camcorder. * Dolby Digital 5.1 Creater compresses sound effectively while maintaining high quality sound. To adjust the focus for backlit subjects, press BACK LIGHT to the instruction manual supplied...6 channels, that is hard to be played back with DVD recorders/DVD players compatible with your fingers or other objects....disc created by setting [REDEYE REDUC] (DCR-DVD403/DVD803), or [FLASH MODE] (Except for DCR-DVD403/ DVD803) function (p.59). To ...
... bass. It reproduces 3D sound imaging providing more powerful sound. **The surround speakers output stereo sound from...camcorder. * Dolby Digital 5.1 Creater compresses sound effectively while maintaining high quality sound. To adjust the focus for backlit subjects, press BACK LIGHT to the instruction manual supplied...6 channels, that is hard to be played back with DVD recorders/DVD players compatible with your fingers or other objects....disc created by setting [REDEYE REDUC] (DCR-DVD403/DVD803), or [FLASH MODE] (Except for DCR-DVD403/ DVD803) function (p.59). To ...
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...set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/ DVD803) Change the setting according to the manual supplied with the ID-1/ID-2 system, or via the S VIDEO jack, by using the supplied AC adaptor for this operation (p.17). Connect the white and ... full mode automatically. The yellow plug connection is connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on a TV Connect your camcorder to LINE. Set the input selector on . Slide the POWER switch down to light up the (Play/Edit) lamp. Touch [SETUP] ...
...set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/ DVD803) Change the setting according to the manual supplied with the ID-1/ID-2 system, or via the S VIDEO jack, by using the supplied AC adaptor for this operation (p.17). Connect the white and ... full mode automatically. The yellow plug connection is connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on a TV Connect your camcorder to LINE. Set the input selector on . Slide the POWER switch down to light up the (Play/Edit) lamp. Touch [SETUP] ...
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... video recorder, you can copy pictures played back on your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable (supplied). Dubbing 79 After dubbing them on the screen (p.67). Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the supplied A/V connecting cable, set it on the recording device. See... your VCR or DVD recorder. Set [TV TYPE] according to the playback device (p.42) (DCR-DVD203/ DVD403/DVD703/DVD803). 4 Insert the recorded disc into your camcorder. 5 Start the playback on your camcorder to the input jacks of a VCR or a DVD device. Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices You can...
... video recorder, you can copy pictures played back on your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable (supplied). Dubbing 79 After dubbing them on the screen (p.67). Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the supplied A/V connecting cable, set it on the recording device. See... your VCR or DVD recorder. Set [TV TYPE] according to the playback device (p.42) (DCR-DVD203/ DVD403/DVD703/DVD803). 4 Insert the recorded disc into your camcorder. 5 Start the playback on your camcorder to the input jacks of a VCR or a DVD device. Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices You can...
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...See page 78 for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) You can record pictures or TV programs from a VCR or TV onto a disc using the A/V connecting cable (supplied). If you connected your camcorder to the device which... stop recording. 2 If you are recording from a VCR/ DVD device, insert the cassette or DVD disc into your camcorder to the TV or VCR/DVD device using your camcorder. • You cannot record TV programs which has the ... no output jacks. 5 Insert a blank disc into the playback device. 3 Slide the POWER switch down repeatedly to light up the (Play/Edit) lamp. 4 Touch [REC CTRL]. Format...
...See page 78 for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) You can record pictures or TV programs from a VCR or TV onto a disc using the A/V connecting cable (supplied). If you connected your camcorder to the device which... stop recording. 2 If you are recording from a VCR/ DVD device, insert the cassette or DVD disc into your camcorder to the TV or VCR/DVD device using your camcorder. • You cannot record TV programs which has the ... no output jacks. 5 Insert a blank disc into the playback device. 3 Slide the POWER switch down repeatedly to light up the (Play/Edit) lamp. 4 Touch [REC CTRL]. Format...
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...supplied with your camcorder. To remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and then press down and push it takes precedence over the internal microphone (p. 34). DC IN jack (p.17) REMOTE jack • Connect other optional accessories. Shoe cover A/V (audio/video) jack (p.78) (USB) jack (p.82) (Except for DCR-DVD92...is connected, it 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-DVD403/DVD803: Extend the view finder, then remove ...
...supplied with your camcorder. To remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and then press down and push it takes precedence over the internal microphone (p. 34). DC IN jack (p.17) REMOTE jack • Connect other optional accessories. Shoe cover A/V (audio/video) jack (p.78) (USB) jack (p.82) (Except for DCR-DVD92...is connected, it 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-DVD403/DVD803: Extend the view finder, then remove ...
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...(p.17). • Attach the battery pack to display the correct remaining battery time. Connect it takes about 1 minute to the camcorder correctly (p.17). • No power is supplied from the wall outlet (p.17). • The battery charge is discharged or running low. This is too high or low. ...When you do not operate your Sony dealer. Attach a charged battery pack to correct the indication (p.17). Change the setting of [A.SHUT ...
...(p.17). • Attach the battery pack to display the correct remaining battery time. Connect it takes about 1 minute to the camcorder correctly (p.17). • No power is supplied from the wall outlet (p.17). • The battery charge is discharged or running low. This is too high or low. ...When you do not operate your Sony dealer. Attach a charged battery pack to correct the indication (p.17). Change the setting of [A.SHUT ...
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... recorded sound may be indicated correctly when you turn off the power and then turn it again. Check the compatibility in the DVD menu. • Loading of the playback device. It may be played back on your camcorder You cannot play back the disc or a disc cannot be recognized.... • Clean the disc using the cleaning cloth (supplied, p.5). • Loading of additional recording (p.50), then remake the DVD menu by finalizing the disc again. Playing...
... recorded sound may be indicated correctly when you turn off the power and then turn it again. Check the compatibility in the DVD menu. • Loading of the playback device. It may be played back on your camcorder You cannot play back the disc or a disc cannot be recognized.... • Clean the disc using the cleaning cloth (supplied, p.5). • Loading of additional recording (p.50), then remake the DVD menu by finalizing the disc again. Playing...
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... [LCD BL LEVEL] when power is supplied from connected devices are not ...displayed on the another device cannot be divided. • A movie that is full, or the added scenes exceed 999. Dubbing/Connecting to other device on your camcorder when the POWER... switch is set to edit because of the condition of the image. • You cannot edit an image protected on the LCD screen or the viewfinder. • Touch [REC CTRL] (Except for DCR-DVD92... you are recorded on your camcorder. 96 You cannot view [...
... [LCD BL LEVEL] when power is supplied from connected devices are not ...displayed on the another device cannot be divided. • A movie that is full, or the added scenes exceed 999. Dubbing/Connecting to other device on your camcorder when the POWER... switch is set to edit because of the condition of the image. • You cannot edit an image protected on the LCD screen or the viewfinder. • Touch [REC CTRL] (Except for DCR-DVD92... you are recorded on your camcorder. 96 You cannot view [...
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...camcorder when you cannot service has occurred. C:21:00 C:(or E Self-diagnosis display) C:04: • The battery pack is faulty. C:21: • Moisture condensation has occurred with the supplied cleaning cloth. Remove the disc and insert it . Inform them of times, contact your Sony... indicators If indicators appear on it again, then operate your camcorder again. • Remove the power source. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (p.107). Clean ...64257;nalized DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) or DVD+RW is inserted into your Sony dealer or local authorized...
...camcorder when you cannot service has occurred. C:21:00 C:(or E Self-diagnosis display) C:04: • The battery pack is faulty. C:21: • Moisture condensation has occurred with the supplied cleaning cloth. Remove the disc and insert it . Inform them of times, contact your Sony... indicators If indicators appear on it again, then operate your camcorder again. • Remove the power source. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (p.107). Clean ...64257;nalized DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) or DVD+RW is inserted into your Sony dealer or local authorized...
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..., Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, etc. M PAL - Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can use your camcorder in Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc...
..., Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, etc. M PAL - Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can use your camcorder in Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc...
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... 107 Your camcorder operates only with an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. Effective use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FP70*/NP-FP90**. • Be sure to slide the POWER switch up to operate, charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (optional... the battery pack • Battery pack performance decreases when the surrounding temperature is not water-resistant. * Supplied with DCR-DVD403/DVD803, optional accessory for the models except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803. ** Optional accessory for all models. If you charge the battery pack outside of the LCD...
... 107 Your camcorder operates only with an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. Effective use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FP70*/NP-FP90**. • Be sure to slide the POWER switch up to operate, charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (optional... the battery pack • Battery pack performance decreases when the surrounding temperature is not water-resistant. * Supplied with DCR-DVD403/DVD803, optional accessory for the models except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803. ** Optional accessory for all models. If you charge the battery pack outside of the LCD...
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... not a malfunction. • While you are using your camcorder. Touch [SETUP] STANDARD SET [CALIBRATION]. • The screen changes to 16:9 ratio when using the supplied AC Adaptor during the operation. Slide the POWER switch down to light up . Handling with a dry soft... Kit (optional), do not apply the cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen. This is recommended you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using 4:3 ratio (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/ DVD703/DVD803). If you did not press the right spot, try the calibration again. • Do...
... not a malfunction. • While you are using your camcorder. Touch [SETUP] STANDARD SET [CALIBRATION]. • The screen changes to 16:9 ratio when using the supplied AC Adaptor during the operation. Slide the POWER switch down to light up . Handling with a dry soft... Kit (optional), do not apply the cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen. This is recommended you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using 4:3 ratio (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/ DVD703/DVD803). If you did not press the right spot, try the calibration again. • Do...