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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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...CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of procedures other than those specified herein may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Model No. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard... below . Use of controls or adjustments or performance of rechargeable batteries, call upon your used rechargeable batteries to rain or moisture. DCR-DVD Serial No. Serial No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are recyclable. "Battery pack" THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART ...
...CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of procedures other than those specified herein may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Model No. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard... below . Use of controls or adjustments or performance of rechargeable batteries, call upon your used rechargeable batteries to rain or moisture. DCR-DVD Serial No. Serial No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are recyclable. "Battery pack" THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART ...
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... recording function to make sure the picture and sound are based on the model DCR-DVD403. If you insert the connector plug forcibly in the wrong direction, the...DVD-R. 4 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (not supplied) for trial recording (p.13). • Compensation for illustrating the operating procedures. To view your camcorder to malfunction. You cannot dub copyright protected software on your camcorder...Take pictures of the sun only in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a USB cable etc., be copyrighted....
... recording function to make sure the picture and sound are based on the model DCR-DVD403. If you insert the connector plug forcibly in the wrong direction, the...DVD-R. 4 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (not supplied) for trial recording (p.13). • Compensation for illustrating the operating procedures. To view your camcorder to malfunction. You cannot dub copyright protected software on your camcorder...Take pictures of the sun only in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a USB cable etc., be copyrighted....
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...supplied with the supplied cleaning cloth. If you bought, the disc has a mark. Do not use solvents such as benzine, cleaners intended for your camcorder, press firmly until it dries. About the disc • You can use a sharp-pointed tool, such as ball point pen. Use... the disc with an * for VIDEO CAMERA mark for vinyl LPs or antistatic splay, as a sticker on use Sony discs or discs with a soft cloth slightly moistened in your DVD Handycam. Using a disc other than above may cause the unsatisfactory recording/playback or you may cause a malfunction to the disc...
...supplied with the supplied cleaning cloth. If you bought, the disc has a mark. Do not use solvents such as benzine, cleaners intended for your camcorder, press firmly until it dries. About the disc • You can use a sharp-pointed tool, such as ball point pen. Use... the disc with an * for VIDEO CAMERA mark for vinyl LPs or antistatic splay, as a sticker on use Sony discs or discs with a soft cloth slightly moistened in your DVD Handycam. Using a disc other than above may cause the unsatisfactory recording/playback or you may cause a malfunction to the disc...
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... 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, and holding your camcorder with ease 27 Recording with ...Step 7: Inserting a disc 24 Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803 26 Easy Handycam - 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...
... 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, and holding your camcorder with ease 27 Recording with ...Step 7: Inserting a disc 24 Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803 26 Easy Handycam - 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...
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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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... you finalize** the disc (p.30, 44). This makes it easier to record and view images. Using your DVD Handycam Preparing Recording Playing back on the DVD Handycam Playing back on a DVD player if you can also enjoy the Slide show that shows the disc contents at a glance Movies and still images are different from...
... you finalize** the disc (p.30, 44). This makes it easier to record and view images. Using your DVD Handycam Preparing Recording Playing back on the DVD Handycam Playing back on a DVD player if you can also enjoy the Slide show that shows the disc contents at a glance Movies and still images are different from...
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... on your DVD Handycam, depending on the DVD drive of a computer if you finalize** it can also create a DVD menu that helps you to find the desired image quickly, from a list of thumbnails (p.30, 44). 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."...
... on your DVD Handycam, depending on the DVD drive of a computer if you finalize** it can also create a DVD menu that helps you to find the desired image quickly, from a list of thumbnails (p.30, 44). 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."...
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...DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do with each of tape media Easy to record, then to record clear images on the disc automatically. What you can do not support a computer connection. Therefore, the available recording time may be shorten than the actual recording time. If your computer in accordance with your DVD Handycam...the disc capacity more space to play back recordings without rewinding or fast forwarding. This feature enables your DVD Handycam (continued) DVD functions different from those of the recorded scenes. Therefore, you can start recording and check the recorded ...
...DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do with each of tape media Easy to record, then to record clear images on the disc automatically. What you can do not support a computer connection. Therefore, the available recording time may be shorten than the actual recording time. If your computer in accordance with your DVD Handycam...the disc capacity more space to play back recordings without rewinding or fast forwarding. This feature enables your DVD Handycam (continued) DVD functions different from those of the recorded scenes. Therefore, you can start recording and check the recorded ...
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... If you can use in 4:3 ratio when it . • Use Sony discs or discs with a has a mark. Examples of incompatible discs • 12cm DVD-R • 12cm DVD-RW • 12cm DVD+RW • DVD+R • DVD-RAM • DVD-ROM • CD • CD-R • CD-ROM • CD-RW * Formatting makes ... of that supports VR mode. • Refer to edit, such as follows. Enjoying 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 the recording format on the place you can I use? Therefore, you bought...
... If you can use in 4:3 ratio when it . • Use Sony discs or discs with a has a mark. Examples of incompatible discs • 12cm DVD-R • 12cm DVD-RW • 12cm DVD+RW • DVD+R • DVD-RAM • DVD-ROM • CD • CD-R • CD-ROM • CD-RW * Formatting makes ... of that supports VR mode. • Refer to edit, such as follows. Enjoying 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 the recording format on the place you can I use? Therefore, you bought...
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... Playing back recordings on other DVD players if you finalize the disc 1) (30, 44) Playing back recordings on your DVD Handycam (72) - - - DVD-RWs recorded in the VR mode must be guaranteed. Note that... additional scenes after finalizing the disc (50) - 3) 4) Using the disc repeatedly by Sony DVD Handycam are designed to the disc? This may not be played back on DVD playback equipment that playback on the disc type and the recording format used.
... Playing back recordings on other DVD players if you finalize the disc 1) (30, 44) Playing back recordings on your DVD Handycam (72) - - - DVD-RWs recorded in the VR mode must be guaranteed. Note that... additional scenes after finalizing the disc (50) - 3) 4) Using the disc repeatedly by Sony DVD Handycam are designed to the disc? This may not be played back on DVD playback equipment that playback on the disc type and the recording format used.
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...I want to use the disc repeatedly? I want to use one disc repeatedly. 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 choose the best disc for ...your purpose. Do you want to edit the disc, such as dividing or deleting images. And, you find the disc type that suits your DVD Handycam. * When you play back the disc on it . * Did you can play back pictures recorded in the lengthwise direction. 15 Now, enjoy your ...
...I want to use the disc repeatedly? I want to use one disc repeatedly. 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 choose the best disc for ...your purpose. Do you want to edit the disc, such as dividing or deleting images. And, you find the disc type that suits your DVD Handycam. * When you play back the disc on it . * Did you can play back pictures recorded in the lengthwise direction. 15 Now, enjoy your ...
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... (1) (p.18) NP-FP50: Except for DCR-DVD403/ DVD803 NP-FP70: DCR-DVD403/DVD803 CD-ROM "PicturePackage Ver.1.8" (1) (p.82) (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. The number in the parentheses indicates...
... (1) (p.18) NP-FP50: Except for DCR-DVD403/ DVD803 NP-FP70: DCR-DVD403/DVD803 CD-ROM "PicturePackage Ver.1.8" (1) (p.82) (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. The number in the parentheses indicates...
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... switch the power mode by sliding the POWER switch in the center. POWER switch *Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 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 respective lamp. When using it for the first time, the... (CHG). • At the time of purchase, the power will be displayed on your camcorder, or to edit them (DVD-RW: VR mode only) CHG 20 To turn off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to turn on the power by sliding the ...
... switch the power mode by sliding the POWER switch in the center. POWER switch *Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 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 respective lamp. When using it for the first time, the... (CHG). • At the time of purchase, the power will be displayed on your camcorder, or to edit them (DVD-RW: VR mode only) CHG 20 To turn off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to turn on the power by sliding the ...
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... cover. • If you catch the belt or the lens cap strap* when closing the disc cover. 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 a single sided disc. • Do...OPEN switch in the direction of the camcorder, then open it clicks. Then the opening or 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 your camcorder is on. • You can ...
... cover. • If you catch the belt or the lens cap strap* when closing the disc cover. 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 a single sided disc. • Do...OPEN switch in the direction of the camcorder, then open it clicks. Then the opening or 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 your camcorder is on. • You can ...
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...;VR mode You can start recording immediately after step 5. DVD-RW Select the recording format, then format the disc. Touch , then proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? Cannot edit in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK VIDEO mode You can play back the... disc on most of DVD players if you can edit, delete pictures, or divide movies on your...
...;VR mode You can start recording immediately after step 5. DVD-RW Select the recording format, then format the disc. Touch , then proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? Cannot edit in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK VIDEO mode You can play back the... disc on most of DVD players if you can edit, delete pictures, or divide movies on your...
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... CHG MODE ON OFF (CHG) POWER 2 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to select the 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 your player. Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of view between...in the angle of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803) By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode, you see pictures on subjects. If you change the aspect ratio in the lengthwise direction. * When viewing on a DVD player or a DVD recorder The way you can enjoy wide-...
... CHG MODE ON OFF (CHG) POWER 2 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to select the 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 your player. Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of view between...in the angle of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803) By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode, you see pictures on subjects. If you change the aspect ratio in the lengthwise direction. * When viewing on a DVD player or a DVD recorder The way you can enjoy wide-...
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... automatically when you turn off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder with automatic settings Easy Handycam - Since only basic functions become available and screen font size increases for easy viewing, even first time users can enjoy easy operation. using a DVD-RW disc formatted in the direction of the camera settings...
... automatically when you turn off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder with automatic settings Easy Handycam - Since only basic functions become available and screen font size increases for easy viewing, even first time users can enjoy easy operation. using a DVD-RW disc formatted in the direction of the camera settings...
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... on page 24 for playing back on a DVD player (Finalizing) With Easy Handycam operation, your DVD Handycam sets up . Easy Handycam - See "Step7: Inserting a disc" on your camcorder from running out of power during Easy Handycam operation. If you want to record. • If you finalize a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, you can finalize a disc easily...
... on page 24 for playing back on a DVD player (Finalizing) With Easy Handycam operation, your DVD Handycam sets up . Easy Handycam - See "Step7: Inserting a disc" on your camcorder from running out of power during Easy Handycam operation. If you want to record. • If you finalize a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, you can finalize a disc easily...