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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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.... Do not use Sony discs or discs with the supplied cleaning cloth. Notes on the place you use solvents such as benzine, cleaners intended for your camcorder. Do not touch the recording side (the opposite of the audio and video output may cause a malfunction of the disc or your DVD Handycam. For dirt... mark for vinyl LPs or antistatic splay, as they may not be sure to direct sunlight or leave it in your DVD Handycam. * Depending on use 8cm DVD-Rs, 8cm DVDRWs and 8cm DVD+RWs only. Do not dry the surface by its case. • When you carry or store the disc, put it...
.... Do not use Sony discs or discs with the supplied cleaning cloth. Notes on the place you use solvents such as benzine, cleaners intended for your camcorder. Do not touch the recording side (the opposite of the audio and video output may cause a malfunction of the disc or your DVD Handycam. For dirt... mark for vinyl LPs or antistatic splay, as they may not be sure to direct sunlight or leave it in your DVD Handycam. * Depending on use 8cm DVD-Rs, 8cm DVDRWs and 8cm DVD+RWs only. Do not dry the surface by its case. • When you carry or store the disc, put it...
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... 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 33 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 34 Recording To use zoom To ... and time 23 Step 7: Inserting a disc 24 Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of Contents Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you can do with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) To use the flash To record in dark places (NightShot...
... 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 33 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 34 Recording To use zoom To ... and time 23 Step 7: Inserting a disc 24 Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of Contents Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you can do 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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... (REC MODE/LCD/VF SET/USB SPEED, etc.) TIME/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 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...
... (REC MODE/LCD/VF SET/USB SPEED, etc.) TIME/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 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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... still images, one after another You can find the desired scene quickly using the Slide show on a DVD player if you can enjoy your DVD Handycam Preparing Recording Playing back on the DVD Handycam Playing back on DVD players (Finalize** the disc) 10 (p.16) (p.28, 32) (p.29, 33) (p.30, 44) You can ...also enjoy the Slide show function. 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. This makes it easier to ...
... still images, one after another You can find the desired scene quickly using the Slide show on a DVD player if you can enjoy your DVD Handycam Preparing Recording Playing back on the DVD Handycam Playing back on DVD players (Finalize** the disc) 10 (p.16) (p.28, 32) (p.29, 33) (p.30, 44) You can ...also enjoy the Slide show function. 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. This makes it easier to ...
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...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 playback equipment (p.30, 44). In this manual, an 8cm DVD disc is a high capacity optical disc which enables you to record images. You... can be able to record on it . Enjoying with your camcorder (p.82). • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do not support a computer connection. * DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is described as a ...
...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 playback equipment (p.30, 44). In this manual, an 8cm DVD disc is a high capacity optical disc which enables you to record images. You... can be able to record on it . Enjoying with your camcorder (p.82). • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do not support a computer connection. * DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is described as a ...
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.... • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do with each scene You can transfer data at high speed You can start recording and check the recorded images without rewinding You can import data to your computer in accordance with your DVD Handycam (continued) DVD functions different from those... of the recorded scenes. If your DVD Handycam to play back recordings without rewinding or fast forwarding. Recording an object that moves fast...
.... • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do with each scene You can transfer data at high speed You can start recording and check the recorded images without rewinding You can import data to your computer in accordance with your DVD Handycam (continued) DVD functions different from those... of the recorded scenes. If your DVD Handycam to play back recordings without rewinding or fast forwarding. Recording an object that moves fast...
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... support 16:9 pictures, the picture will appear in 4:3 ratio when it . • Use Sony discs or discs with a has a mark. mark. The kinds of disc that you format* it is recorded in the recording format on your DVD Handycam. Note on the place you bought, the disc Differences in the default setting, the...
... support 16:9 pictures, the picture will appear in 4:3 ratio when it . • Use Sony discs or discs with a has a mark. mark. The kinds of disc that you format* it is recorded in the recording format on your DVD Handycam. Note on the place you bought, the disc Differences in the default setting, the...
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...57864; Playing back recordings on the disc type and the recording format used. Transferring recorded scenes to your DVD Handycam (72) - - - Note that supports the VR mode. Refer to the specifications of your playback equipment for ...; Editing images on your computer and editing them (82) 1) DVD discs recorded by Sony DVD Handycam are designed to playback these discs in the parentheses indicates the reference page. Disc type Recording movies and still images (28, 32)...
...57864; Playing back recordings on the disc type and the recording format used. Transferring recorded scenes to your DVD Handycam (72) - - - Note that supports the VR mode. Refer to the specifications of your playback equipment for ...; Editing images on your computer and editing them (82) 1) DVD discs recorded by Sony DVD Handycam are designed to playback these discs in the parentheses indicates the reference page. Disc type Recording movies and still images (28, 32)...
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...play back pictures recorded in the lengthwise direction. 15 Now, enjoy your DVD Handycam. * When you play back the disc on a DVD+RW with a DVD player or a DVD recorder, they may appear to be compressed in 16:9 (p.26, 60) on various DVD playback devices. I want to use the disc repeatedly? And, you ... without finalizing it ? Do you want to edit the disc, such as dividing or deleting images. I record them. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam How to choose a disc The figure below helps you to choose the best disc for your purpose? And, you can play back the...
...play back pictures recorded in the lengthwise direction. 15 Now, enjoy your DVD Handycam. * When you play back the disc on a DVD+RW with a DVD player or a DVD recorder, they may appear to be compressed in 16:9 (p.26, 60) on various DVD playback devices. I want to use the disc repeatedly? And, you ... without finalizing it ? Do you want to edit the disc, such as dividing or deleting images. I record them. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam How to choose a disc The figure below helps you to choose the best disc for your purpose? And, you can play back the...
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... displayed on the disc type and condition. DVD-R You can start recording immediately after step 5. DVD-RW Select the recording format, then format the disc. It may take some time to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? Proceed to ...remove the disc depending on various DVD devices. If not, remove the disc.]...
... displayed on the disc type and condition. DVD-R You can start recording immediately after step 5. DVD-RW Select the recording format, then format the disc. It may take some time to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? Proceed to ...remove the disc depending on various DVD devices. If not, remove the disc.]...
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...OFF (CHG) POWER Green button 2 Press EASY. If you do not intend to use the Easy Handycam operation, go to 26) before operation. • When inserting a new DVD-RW, it formatted with VIDEO mode. • When using your camcorder with automatic settings Operate your camcorder... turns off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder with ease With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the arrow while pressing the green button in the center. Easy Handycam- using a DVD-RW disc formatted in Easy Handycam operation automatically when you cannot use some buttons...
...OFF (CHG) POWER Green button 2 Press EASY. If you do not intend to use the Easy Handycam operation, go to 26) before operation. • When inserting a new DVD-RW, it formatted with VIDEO mode. • When using your camcorder with automatic settings Operate your camcorder... turns off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder with ease With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the arrow while pressing the green button in the center. Easy Handycam- using a DVD-RW disc formatted in Easy Handycam operation automatically when you cannot use some buttons...
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...the EASY lamp turns off, press EASY to set the Easy Handycam operation to ON. 3 Insert the disc to be overwritten once you finalize it even when there is space to the DC IN jack on page 50. 1 Place your DVD Handycam sets up . using your camcorder with automatic settings (continued)... Preparation for details. 30 Cancel Easy Handycam operation, then follow the steps shown on your camcorder and make sure the EASY lamp lights up ...
...the EASY lamp turns off, press EASY to set the Easy Handycam operation to ON. 3 Insert the disc to be overwritten once you finalize it even when there is space to the DC IN jack on page 50. 1 Place your DVD Handycam sets up . using your camcorder with automatic settings (continued)... Preparation for details. 30 Cancel Easy Handycam operation, then follow the steps shown on your camcorder and make sure the EASY lamp lights up ...
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... 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 with the DVD player, etc. 4 Touch the.... Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Easy Handycam- Touch the LCD screen in VR mode, format the disc after playback (format) (DVD-RW:VIDEO mode/DVD+RW) If you delete it takes for recording thereafter. Enjoy watching images on the...
... 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 with the DVD player, etc. 4 Touch the.... Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Easy Handycam- Touch the LCD screen in VR mode, format the disc after playback (format) (DVD-RW:VIDEO mode/DVD+RW) If you delete it takes for recording thereafter. Enjoy watching images on the...
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...with the original equipment, and then format it . The recording capacity of the disc is recovered by formatting it . Proceed to step 5. DVD+RW The [FORMAT] screen appears. For details on other equipments. If you have finalized the disc, the previous records on finalizing ... then connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 6 Touch [YES] [YES], then touch when [Completed.] appears. • During the Easy Handycam operation (p.27), the screen in your camcorder. If you have finalized the disc, the previous records on finalizing remain on the disc. You...
...with the original equipment, and then format it . The recording capacity of the disc is recovered by formatting it . Proceed to step 5. DVD+RW The [FORMAT] screen appears. For details on other equipments. If you have finalized the disc, the previous records on finalizing ... then connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 6 Touch [YES] [YES], then touch when [Completed.] appears. • During the Easy Handycam operation (p.27), the screen in your camcorder. If you have finalized the disc, the previous records on finalizing remain on the disc. You...
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... . • 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 to be divided. Returns to the beginning of the selected movie starts. 6 Touch at the point at...
... . • 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 to be divided. Returns to the beginning of the selected movie starts. 6 Touch at the point at...
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3 Touch the (Playlist) tab [EDIT]. 4 Touch [ERASE]. 5 Select the scene to be moved. Editing on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode) The selected scene is marked with . Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch ...
3 Touch the (Playlist) tab [EDIT]. 4 Touch [ERASE]. 5 Select the scene to be moved. Editing on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode) The selected scene is marked with . Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch ...
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... appears. 4 Touch the image from the selected scene to light up (Play/ Edit) lamp. 2 Insert the disc on which the Playlist is available only for DVD-RWs (VR mode). 1 Slide the POWER switch down repeatedly to the end. Editing on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode) 77
... appears. 4 Touch the image from the selected scene to light up (Play/ Edit) lamp. 2 Insert the disc on which the Playlist is available only for DVD-RWs (VR mode). 1 Slide the POWER switch down repeatedly to the end. Editing on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode) 77
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... to prevent the battery from wearing out in Easy Handycam operation (p.27) • The DVD+RW has been finalized. Warning indicators and messages (continued) Easy Handycam Cannot start Easy Handycam (p.27) Cannot cancel Easy Handycam (p.27) Cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected (p.27) Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with USB connected (p.27) Invalid during Easy...
... to prevent the battery from wearing out in Easy Handycam operation (p.27) • The DVD+RW has been finalized. Warning indicators and messages (continued) Easy Handycam Cannot start Easy Handycam (p.27) Cannot cancel Easy Handycam (p.27) Cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected (p.27) Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with USB connected (p.27) Invalid during Easy...
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... VCR 78 Copyright 4, 80, 86, 104 Counter 39 D DATA CODE 67 DATE/TIME 68 DC IN jack 17 DC plug 17 DEMO MODE 64 DIGITAL ZOOM 60 Disc cover OPEN switch...... 24 DISC REMAIN 68 DISC SET 65 Disc title 46, 65 DISP/BATT INFO.... 21, 22, 37 Display indicators .......... 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, 94 EXT SUR MIC 66 F FADER 63, 95 FILE NO. (File number) ...... 62 Finalize...
... VCR 78 Copyright 4, 80, 86, 104 Counter 39 D DATA CODE 67 DATE/TIME 68 DC IN jack 17 DC plug 17 DEMO MODE 64 DIGITAL ZOOM 60 Disc cover OPEN switch...... 24 DISC REMAIN 68 DISC SET 65 Disc title 46, 65 DISP/BATT INFO.... 21, 22, 37 Display indicators .......... 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, 94 EXT SUR MIC 66 F FADER 63, 95 FILE NO. (File number) ...... 62 Finalize...