Operating Guide
Page 1
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
Operating Guide
Page 5
... sunlight or leave it in a humid place. • When you carry or store the disc, put it in water, then remove the moisture with your camcorder, press firmly until it clicks. Use the discs with a felt-tip, and do so, the disc may become unbalanced, and this may cause a ... disc, write only on the doublesided discs. 5 Notes on use Sony discs or discs with an * for VIDEO CAMERA mark for vinyl LPs or antistatic splay, as a sticker on the place you use • Hold the disc by heating. Otherwise you may not be able to remove the disc from your DVD Handycam.
... sunlight or leave it in a humid place. • When you carry or store the disc, put it in water, then remove the moisture with your camcorder, press firmly until it clicks. Use the discs with a felt-tip, and do so, the disc may become unbalanced, and this may cause a ... disc, write only on the doublesided discs. 5 Notes on use Sony discs or discs with an * for VIDEO CAMERA mark for vinyl LPs or antistatic splay, as a sticker on the place you use • Hold the disc by heating. Otherwise you may not be able to remove the disc from your DVD Handycam.
Operating Guide
Page 6
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...
Operating Guide
Page 8
... 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...
Operating Guide
Page 10
...nalize** the disc (p.30, 44). You can play back still images one after another You can enjoy your DVD Handycam Preparing Recording Playing back on the DVD Handycam Playing back on an 8cm DVD* disc. This makes it easier to record and view images. A Slide show that plays back still images, ...one after another using this convenient index (p.29, 33). Using your DVD Handycam in ways that shows the disc contents at a glance Movies and still images are different from those of other media. You can fi...
...nalize** the disc (p.30, 44). You can play back still images one after another You can enjoy your DVD Handycam Preparing Recording Playing back on the DVD Handycam Playing back on an 8cm DVD* disc. This makes it easier to record and view images. A Slide show that plays back still images, ...one after another using this convenient index (p.29, 33). Using your DVD Handycam in ways that shows the disc contents at a glance Movies and still images are different from those of other media. You can fi...
Operating Guide
Page 11
... using the Picture Package software supplied with your DVD Handycam Playing back the recorded disc on other DVD devices You can play back a disc on other DVD players or on other DVD playback equipment (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...
... using the Picture Package software supplied with your DVD Handycam Playing back the recorded disc on other DVD devices You can play back a disc on other DVD players or on other DVD playback equipment (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...
Operating Guide
Page 12
... data to your DVD Handycam (continued) DVD functions different from those of the recorded scenes. Adjusting the image quality that adjusts image quality automatically according to the scene being recorded. This feature enables your computer supports Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), you can transfer data at a faster rate. • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do with each...
... data to your DVD Handycam (continued) DVD functions different from those of the recorded scenes. Adjusting the image quality that adjusts image quality automatically according to the scene being recorded. This feature enables your computer supports Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), you can transfer data at a faster rate. • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do with each...
Operating Guide
Page 13
...such as follows. Note on DVD+RW If you playback the DVD+RW recorded in 16:9 (p.26, 60 ) on a DVD player connected to a 4:3 TV which does not support 16:9 pictures, the picture will appear in 4:3 ratio when it . • Use Sony discs or discs with your DVD Handycam Choosing a disc What kinds ...of disc can play back the disc with other players. (Video Recording mode) enables you have recorded on DVD-RWs has wide compatibility with a DVD player that supports VR mode. • Refer to...
...such as follows. Note on DVD+RW If you playback the DVD+RW recorded in 16:9 (p.26, 60 ) on a DVD player connected to a 4:3 TV which does not support 16:9 pictures, the picture will appear in 4:3 ratio when it . • Use Sony discs or discs with your DVD Handycam Choosing a disc What kinds ...of disc can play back the disc with other players. (Video Recording mode) enables you have recorded on DVD-RWs has wide compatibility with a DVD player that supports VR mode. • Refer to...
Operating Guide
Page 14
... additional scenes after finalizing the disc (50) - 3) 4) Using the disc repeatedly by Sony DVD Handycam are designed to be played back on DVD playback equipment that playback on all home DVD players, DVD recorders, and computer DVD drives may cause a malfunction. 3) Unfinalizing is required (p.50). 4) A confirmation dialog asking you...
... additional scenes after finalizing the disc (50) - 3) 4) Using the disc repeatedly by Sony DVD Handycam are designed to be played back on DVD playback equipment that playback on all home DVD players, DVD recorders, and computer DVD drives may cause a malfunction. 3) Unfinalizing is required (p.50). 4) A confirmation dialog asking you...
Operating Guide
Page 15
... to play back the disc without finalizing it ? I want to use one disc repeatedly. And, you can play back the disc on various DVD playback devices. Enjoying with the disc after recording on it . * Did you find the disc type that suits your purpose. And, you to...? Do you play back the disc on a DVD+RW with a DVD player or a DVD recorder, they may appear to delete images once I do with your DVD Handycam. * When you want to be compressed in 16:9 (p.26, 60) on various DVD playback devices. Now, enjoy your DVD Handycam How to choose a disc The figure ...
... to play back the disc without finalizing it ? I want to use one disc repeatedly. And, you can play back the disc on various DVD playback devices. Enjoying with the disc after recording on it . * Did you find the disc type that suits your purpose. And, you to...? Do you play back the disc on a DVD+RW with a DVD player or a DVD recorder, they may appear to delete images once I do with your DVD Handycam. * When you want to be compressed in 16:9 (p.26, 60) on various DVD playback devices. Now, enjoy your DVD Handycam How to choose a disc The figure ...
Operating Guide
Page 25
... formatting. It may cause your camcorder to remove the disc depending on various DVD devices. However, the disc can play back the disc on previously recorded areas appears for a DVD-RW, and touch . 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 be displayed correctly depending on...
... formatting. It may cause your camcorder to remove the disc depending on various DVD devices. However, the disc can play back the disc on previously recorded areas appears for a DVD-RW, and touch . 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 be displayed correctly depending on...
Operating Guide
Page 27
... operation. • When inserting a new DVD-RW, it formatted with VIDEO mode. • When using a DVD-RW disc formatted in the direction of the camera settings are automatically adjusted optimally, which frees you cannot use the Easy Handycam operation, go to use the editing function...8226; If you turn on in the center. using your camcorder with automatic settings Operate your camcorder with automatic settings Easy Handycam - using your camcorder turns on the power. Now try recording During Easy Handycam operation • You cannot use some buttons or switches (p.28...
... operation. • When inserting a new DVD-RW, it formatted with VIDEO mode. • When using a DVD-RW disc formatted in the direction of the camera settings are automatically adjusted optimally, which frees you cannot use the Easy Handycam operation, go to use the editing function...8226; If you turn on in the center. using your camcorder with automatic settings Operate your camcorder with automatic settings Easy Handycam - using your camcorder turns on the power. Now try recording During Easy Handycam operation • You cannot use some buttons or switches (p.28...
Operating Guide
Page 28
...the disc when: - To record movies ... you cannot use following functions: - you remove a disc from your camcorder with automatic settings (continued) Recording with ease During the Easy Handycam operation, Movies [REC MODE], Still images [QUALITY] and [IMAGE SIZE] are recorded with the default settings (p....When disappears, the image has been recorded. Checking/Deleting the last scene (p.38) Make sure the EASY lamp lights up in Easy Handycam operation, you turn off the backlight of the LCD screen (p.21) - BACK LIGHT (p.35) - REC 60min REC 0:00:00 START/...
...the disc when: - To record movies ... you cannot use following functions: - you remove a disc from your camcorder with automatic settings (continued) Recording with ease During the Easy Handycam operation, Movies [REC MODE], Still images [QUALITY] and [IMAGE SIZE] are recorded with the default settings (p....When disappears, the image has been recorded. Checking/Deleting the last scene (p.38) Make sure the EASY lamp lights up in Easy Handycam operation, you turn off the backlight of the LCD screen (p.21) - BACK LIGHT (p.35) - REC 60min REC 0:00:00 START/...
Operating Guide
Page 29
...another new image, appears with ease 1 Slide the POWER switch down repeatedly to be played back. PB ZOOM (p.36) - Easy Handycam- Make sure the EASY lamp lights up (p.27). Previous/Next Go to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Turning off the backlight of the scene/ Toggles... selected movie has played back to the end, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen • Touch / movie slowly. using your camcorder with automatic settings Playing back with the image. • When you playback during pause to light it back from the point you cannot use...
...another new image, appears with ease 1 Slide the POWER switch down repeatedly to be played back. PB ZOOM (p.36) - Easy Handycam- Make sure the EASY lamp lights up (p.27). Previous/Next Go to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Turning off the backlight of the scene/ Toggles... selected movie has played back to the end, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen • Touch / movie slowly. using your camcorder with automatic settings Playing back with the image. • When you playback during pause to light it back from the point you cannot use...
Operating Guide
Page 30
...;nalize the disc normally (p.44). • A DVD-R cannot be finalized. Cancel Easy Handycam operation, then follow the steps shown on a DVD player, etc (p.45). - Easy Handycam - When the EASY lamp turns off, press EASY to set the Easy Handycam operation to ON. 3 Insert the disc to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during...
...;nalize the disc normally (p.44). • A DVD-R cannot be finalized. Cancel Easy Handycam operation, then follow the steps shown on a DVD player, etc (p.45). - Easy Handycam - When the EASY lamp turns off, press EASY to set the Easy Handycam operation to ON. 3 Insert the disc to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during...
Operating Guide
Page 31
... 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. Enjoy watching images on the DVD player, etc. Refer also to your camcorder with automatic settings •...
... 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. Enjoy watching images on the DVD player, etc. Refer also to your camcorder with automatic settings •...
Operating Guide
Page 51
...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 . For details on the disc. If you insert a DVD-RW in your camcorder. You can format this kind of disc and reuse it . ...;DVD-RW Select the recording format, then format the disc. You can format this kind of disc and reuse...
...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 . For details on the disc. If you insert a DVD-RW in your camcorder. You can format this kind of disc and reuse it . ...;DVD-RW Select the recording format, then format the disc. You can format this kind of disc and reuse...
Operating Guide
Page 53
Using the Setup items 53 After finishing the settings, touch (close) to the previous screen. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), available setup items are displayed when you touch [SETUP] on the LCD screen. Touch [SETUP]. Select the desired setup item. ...
Using the Setup items 53 After finishing the settings, touch (close) to the previous screen. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), available setup items are displayed when you touch [SETUP] on the LCD screen. Touch [SETUP]. Select the desired setup item. ...
Operating Guide
Page 54
... S SELF-TIMER DIGITAL ZOOM WIDE SELECT 1) STEADYSHOT STILL SET (p.61) BURST 2) QUALITY IMAGE SIZE 2) FILE NO. Position of a lamp. *These functions are available during Easy Handycam operation.
... S SELF-TIMER DIGITAL ZOOM WIDE SELECT 1) STEADYSHOT STILL SET (p.61) BURST 2) QUALITY IMAGE SIZE 2) FILE NO. Position of a lamp. *These functions are available during Easy Handycam operation.
Operating Guide
Page 73
...; Play and pause toggles as you press . • A slight difference may occur from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode) When you cannot return it . 73
...; Play and pause toggles as you press . • A slight difference may occur from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode) When you cannot return it . 73