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Question posted by mtjack360 on May 11th, 2014

Dvd203 Lens Will Not Open When Camera Is Turned On

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Answer #1: Posted by StLFanMan on May 14th, 2014 12:03 PM
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The lens should certainly open up if its turned on. That said, I would recommend speaking with Sony Support for troubleshooting, and/or seeking repairs-if needed.

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Operating Guide - Page 1

Printed in Japan Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-DVD92/DVD103/DVD203/ DVD403/DVD602/DVD653/DVD703/ DVD803 2-587-622-11 (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 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile...
Operating Guide - Page 5

...sure to remove the disc from your DVD Handycam. * Depending on the surface of the disc or your DVD Handycam. Wipe the disc from the disc...the disc or use Sony discs or discs with an * for VIDEO CAMERA mark for vinyl LPs or antistatic splay, as they may cause a..., cleaners intended for your camcorder. You cannot write on, or mark, on the LCD screen, open the disc cover and set...
Operating Guide - Page 6

.../DVD602) To use the flash To record in dark places (NightShot (DCR-DVD403/DVD803)/ NightShot plus (Except for playing back on , and holding your camcorder with ease 27 Recording with ease 28 Playing back with ease 29 Preparation for DCR-DVD403/DVD803)) 6 Table of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803 26 Easy Handycam -
Operating Guide - Page 8

.../LANGU 69 (CLOCK SET/AREA SET/LANGUAGE, etc.) Customizing Personal Menu 70 Editing on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode) Editing the original data 72 Creating the Playlist 74 Playing the Playlist 77...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...
Operating Guide - Page 10

... easier to record and view images. You can find the desired scene quickly using the Slide show on a DVD player if you can do with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam records images on an 8cm DVD* disc. A VISUAL INDEX screen that shows the disc contents at a glance Movies and still images are different from...
Operating Guide - Page 11

...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 it can also create a DVD...own DVD discs adding special effects or music to images using the Picture Package software supplied with your DVD Handycam, depending on other DVD players or on the DVD ...
Operating Guide - Page 12

...DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do with each scene You can record images on a disc utilizing the disc capacity more effectively thanks to the VBR* encoding system that moves fast requires more space to your computer in accordance with your DVD Handycam (continued) DVD...data to record clear images on the disc automatically. If your DVD Handycam to adjust the bit rate 12 (recording capacity per a certain...
Operating Guide - Page 13

... removes all images data from VIDEO mode or VR mode. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam Enjoying with your DVD Handycam Choosing a disc What kinds of disc can use the disc repeatedly (p.51). 13 The kinds of incompatible discs • 12cm DVD-R • 12cm DVD-RW • 12cm DVD+RW • DVD+R • DVD-RAM • DVD-ROM • CD • CD...
Operating Guide - Page 14

... (continued) Do the features differ according to the specifications of your DVD Handycam (72) - -  - This may not be guaranteed. The number in the DVD-ROM drive on your disc differs, depending on home DVD players, DVD recorders, and computer DVD drives. What you want to playback these discs in the parentheses indicates the...
Operating Guide - Page 15

Do you find the disc type that suits your DVD Handycam How to use one disc repeatedly. Yes. I want to use the disc repeatedly? Did you ..., enjoy your purpose. No. And, you want to do not want to choose the best disc for your DVD Handycam. 15 And, you to play back the disc on various DVD playback devices. Enjoying with the disc after recording on it .
Operating Guide - Page 20

... POWER switch to (Movie) or (Still), the lens cover opens up . Green button MODE 4 Ensure a good grip, then fasten the belt. When using it 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 power by sliding the POWER...
Operating Guide - Page 24

... a disc A new 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW is turned off. Then the opening or closing the disc cover. Set the disc with the label side facing out when using the cleaning cloth supplied with your camcorder (p.5). Move the belt to the bottom of the camcorder, then open it clicks. Disc cover OPEN switch Pickup lens POWER switch 1 Check...
Operating Guide - Page 25

...DVD+RW The FORMAT screen appears. Proceed to open the disc cover, then remove the disc. Cannot edit in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK VIDEO mode You can start recording immediately after step 5. DVD... recording on your camcorder (p.72). It may take some time to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? Your camcorder starts recognizing the ...
Operating Guide - Page 30

... during finalizing. 2 Turn on a DVD player (Finalizing) With Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder. If you can finalize a disc easily. - Cancel Easy Handycam operation, then follow the steps shown on page 24 for playing back on your camcorder in a stable position. creating a photomovie to record. • If you finalize a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, you cannot...
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 divided it to be divided.
Operating Guide - Page 75

Press and hold the image on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode) The selected scene is marked with Move destination bar 8 Touch  [YES]. • When you have selected multiple scenes, the scenes are ...
Operating Guide - Page 77

... as more time to create a Photomovie as ones shot using a digital still camera and then copied to a computer can not be converted from which are not compatible with your camcorder. 3 Select the (Playlist) tab. Editing on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode) 77 A list of the scenes added in the Playlist appears. 4 Touch the image...
Operating Guide - Page 87

... . • During recording or communicating with another device via USB cable, you cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on the condition of your camcorder is extremely high. If the functions still do not work , press the RESET button (p.37) using your camcorder, use for a long period. • This is not a malfunction. Set the NIGHTSHOT or...
Operating Guide - Page 104

...camcorder tries to the disc has failed. Warning indicators and messages (continued)  Easy Handycam Cannot start Easy Handycam Cannot cancel Easy Handycam (p.27) Cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected (p.27) Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with the copy protection signal. Disc cover open, accidentally Turn... out in Easy Handycam operation (p.27) • The DVD+RW has been ...
Operating Guide - Page 117

... 110 CAMERA DATA 67 CAMERA SET 56...DC plug 17 DEMO MODE 64 DIGITAL ZOOM 60 Disc cover OPEN switch...... 24 DISC REMAIN 68 DISC SET 65 Disc title 46... 39, 40 DISP OUTPUT 68 Dubbing 79 DVD menu 45 D.EFFECT (Digital effect 63 E EASY button 27 Easy Handycam operation ... 27 Edit 72 EXPOSURE 57,...56 LCD/VF SET 66 LCD BRIGHT 66 LCD COLOR 67 Lens cover 20, 32 LP (Long Play 65 LUMI. KEY...

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