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...15 of the following parts. Address: 16450 W. Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD103 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. CAUTION You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in...is connected. - Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD403 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. The supplied interface cable must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. ...
...15 of the following parts. Address: 16450 W. Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD103 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. CAUTION You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in...is connected. - Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD403 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. The supplied interface cable must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. ...
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...8226; A setup item that appear constantly on the model DCR-DVD403. On this manual • The images of the... • TV color systems differ depending on -screen displays in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. You cannot dub copyright protected software on a ...use. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a USB cable etc., be copyrighted. However, there may be some tiny black points and/... POWER switch (p.20) or the ACCESS lamp (p.24) is on a DVD-R. 4 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (not supplied) for trial recording (p.13). • Compensation for ...
...8226; A setup item that appear constantly on the model DCR-DVD403. On this manual • The images of the... • TV color systems differ depending on -screen displays in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. You cannot dub copyright protected software on a ...use. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a USB cable etc., be copyrighted. However, there may be some tiny black points and/... POWER switch (p.20) or the ACCESS lamp (p.24) is on a DVD-R. 4 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (not supplied) for trial recording (p.13). • Compensation for ...
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... 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 for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) A button-type lithium battery is... 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)...
... 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 for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) A button-type lithium battery is... 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)...
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... your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR. A/V jack (Yellow) (White) (Red) S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO : Signal flow A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect to the input jack of the TV you will view pictures on the VCR to be produced than with an A/V connecting...42 VCRs or TVs To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/ DVD803) Change the setting according to the screen size of the other device. A/V connecting cable with your TV. • When you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using an ...
... your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR. A/V jack (Yellow) (White) (Red) S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO : Signal flow A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect to the input jack of the TV you will view pictures on the VCR to be produced than with an A/V connecting...42 VCRs or TVs To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/ DVD803) Change the setting according to the screen size of the other device. A/V connecting cable with your TV. • When you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using an ...
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Recording/Playback • When you play back a picture recorded in 16:9 aspect ratio on the TV screen by setting [DISP OUTPUT] to [4:3]. When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR. • You can display the counter on a 4:3 TV not compatible with the 16:9 signal, set [TV TYPE] to [V-OUT/PANEL] (p.68). 43
Recording/Playback • When you play back a picture recorded in 16:9 aspect ratio on the TV screen by setting [DISP OUTPUT] to [4:3]. When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR. • You can display the counter on a 4:3 TV not compatible with the 16:9 signal, set [TV TYPE] to [V-OUT/PANEL] (p.68). 43
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...the VCR or the TV. 78 Connecting to a VCR or TV Connect your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack, and the red (right channel) or the white (left /right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the A/V...AC adaptor for dubbing a picture from , or to the input jack of the other device. A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) When connecting to be produced than with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher quality pictures can be connected. Connect the white and red plug (left channel) plug to the ...
...the VCR or the TV. 78 Connecting to a VCR or TV Connect your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack, and the red (right channel) or the white (left /right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the A/V...AC adaptor for dubbing a picture from , or to the input jack of the other device. A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) When connecting to be produced than with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher quality pictures can be connected. Connect the white and red plug (left channel) plug to the ...
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Set [TV TYPE] according to the playback device (p.42) (DCR-DVD203/ DVD403/DVD703/DVD803). 4 Insert the recorded disc into your camcorder. ... your camcorder to other recording devices, such as a counter, etc.) on the screen of a VCR or a DVD device. If your recording device has an input selector, set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] (the default setting, p....to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable (supplied). Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the supplied A/V connecting cable, set it on the recording device. Dubbing 79 Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices You can enjoy images stored ...
Set [TV TYPE] according to the playback device (p.42) (DCR-DVD203/ DVD403/DVD703/DVD803). 4 Insert the recorded disc into your camcorder. ... your camcorder to other recording devices, such as a counter, etc.) on the screen of a VCR or a DVD device. If your recording device has an input selector, set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] (the default setting, p....to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable (supplied). Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the supplied A/V connecting cable, set it on the recording device. Dubbing 79 Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices You can enjoy images stored ...
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... your camcorder to the device which allow you use a new DVDRW/DVD+RW (p.51). 80 Connect your camcorder to the output jacks of...during recording. • You cannot record images from a VCR/ DVD device, insert the cassette or DVD disc into your camcorder. • You cannot record TV programs ...to the TV or VCR/DVD device using your camcorder. Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device (Except for details on... how to make the proper connections. 6 Start playing the cassette or the disc on the LCD screen of a TV or VCR/DVD device. See page 78 for DCR...
... your camcorder to the device which allow you use a new DVDRW/DVD+RW (p.51). 80 Connect your camcorder to the output jacks of...during recording. • You cannot record images from a VCR/ DVD device, insert the cassette or DVD disc into your camcorder. • You cannot record TV programs ...to the TV or VCR/DVD device using your camcorder. Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device (Except for details on... how to make the proper connections. 6 Start playing the cassette or the disc on the LCD screen of a TV or VCR/DVD device. See page 78 for DCR...
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...camcorder vibrates. • Vibration occurs depending on or off . • During recording or communicating with another device via USB cable, you cannot turn the Easy Handycam operation on or off . Set the NIGHTSHOT or NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to OFF (p.35). • Remove the disc from your...to troubleshoot the problem. Buttons do not work . • During Easy Handycam operation, the available buttons are limited. A vibration is felt in your Sony dealer. This is not a malfunction. Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p.27). Turn off your camcorder and leave it after about 1 minute...
...camcorder vibrates. • Vibration occurs depending on or off . • During recording or communicating with another device via USB cable, you cannot turn the Easy Handycam operation on or off . Set the NIGHTSHOT or NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to OFF (p.35). • Remove the disc from your...to troubleshoot the problem. Buttons do not work . • During Easy Handycam operation, the available buttons are limited. A vibration is felt in your Sony dealer. This is not a malfunction. Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p.27). Turn off your camcorder and leave it after about 1 minute...
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... dubbing a picture from your camcorder is connected to record additional material on a finalized DVD-R. • The disc has already been finalized. Make sure that the A/V connecting cable is extremely high. You cannot edit or record additional material on a disc and the remaining ... and leave it for 5 seconds. • The temperature of the A/V connecting cable, too (p.78). If you connect a device via the S video plug only. You cannot dub correctly using a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, follow the required procedure to edit a disc recorded on your camcorder again...
... dubbing a picture from your camcorder is connected to record additional material on a finalized DVD-R. • The disc has already been finalized. Make sure that the A/V connecting cable is extremely high. You cannot edit or record additional material on a disc and the remaining ... and leave it for 5 seconds. • The temperature of the A/V connecting cable, too (p.78). If you connect a device via the S video plug only. You cannot dub correctly using a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, follow the required procedure to edit a disc recorded on your camcorder again...
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...Device Manager] window appears. 5 Make sure that [SONY DDX-C1000 USB Device] appears in [DVD/CD-ROM drives], [Generic volume] in [Storage ... Panel]. 2 Click [Performance and Maintenance], then [System]. Troubleshooting (continued) Connecting to a computer (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) The computer does not recognize your computer. Double-click [My Computer]. Right-... depending on your camcorder. • Install the Picture Package software (p.82). • Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, then connect it again firmly. • Disconnect USB device ...
...Device Manager] window appears. 5 Make sure that [SONY DDX-C1000 USB Device] appears in [DVD/CD-ROM drives], [Generic volume] in [Storage ... Panel]. 2 Click [Performance and Maintenance], then [System]. Troubleshooting (continued) Connecting to a computer (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) The computer does not recognize your computer. Double-click [My Computer]. Right-... depending on your camcorder. • Install the Picture Package software (p.82). • Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, then connect it again firmly. • Disconnect USB device ...
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...able to your camcorder first. Use a disc compatible with your camcorder. • You cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected] or [Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), it may stops temporarily, but this does not effect the images or sound transferred...camcorder to a computer not compatible with USB connected] appears on another lamp. Troubleshooting (continued) [Cannot start or cancel the Easy Handycam operation while the USB cable is connected. Disconnect the USB cable from other than the Picture Package on copying pdf file, see page 86. 100
...able to your camcorder first. Use a disc compatible with your camcorder. • You cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected] or [Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), it may stops temporarily, but this does not effect the images or sound transferred...camcorder to a computer not compatible with USB connected] appears on another lamp. Troubleshooting (continued) [Cannot start or cancel the Easy Handycam operation while the USB cable is connected. Disconnect the USB cable from other than the Picture Package on copying pdf file, see page 86. 100
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.../DVD803, optional accessory for the models except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803. ** Optional accessory for all models. The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack calculates the power consumption...packs ready for a long time or left in a fully charged state, or the battery pack is complete, either disconnect the cable from the DC IN jack on your camcorder right before making the actual recording. • Do not expose the battery pack to...temperatures for two or three times the expected recording time, and make trial recordings on a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (optional) before you use of time you start taking shots. -
.../DVD803, optional accessory for the models except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803. ** Optional accessory for all models. The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack calculates the power consumption...packs ready for a long time or left in a fully charged state, or the battery pack is complete, either disconnect the cable from the DC IN jack on your camcorder right before making the actual recording. • Do not expose the battery pack to...temperatures for two or three times the expected recording time, and make trial recordings on a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (optional) before you use of time you start taking shots. -
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...water, and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth. • Avoid the following to avoid damage to cancel. When you are using 4:3 ratio (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/ DVD703/DVD803). On handling the casing • If the casing is used in a cold place, a residual image may heat up the (Play.../Edit) lamp. Disconnect cables other than that of the "×" changes. This is not a malfunction. • While you use the LCD Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply the cleaning...
...water, and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth. • Avoid the following to avoid damage to cancel. When you are using 4:3 ratio (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/ DVD703/DVD803). On handling the casing • If the casing is used in a cold place, a residual image may heat up the (Play.../Edit) lamp. Disconnect cables other than that of the "×" changes. This is not a malfunction. • While you use the LCD Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply the cleaning...
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... Additional Information Index Numeric 4ch surround recording ........ 66 5.1ch surround recording ..... 34 A A/V connecting cable..... 42, 78 A/V jack 42, 78 Active Interface Shoe........... 81 AC Adaptor 17 Additional recording 50...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, ...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...
... Additional Information Index Numeric 4ch surround recording ........ 66 5.1ch surround recording ..... 34 A A/V connecting cable..... 42, 78 A/V jack 42, 78 Active Interface Shoe........... 81 AC Adaptor 17 Additional recording 50...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, ...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...
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Index (continued) N NightShot/NightShot plus ...... 59, 95 SUR MONITOR 66 S VIDEO cable 42, 78 S VIDEO jack 42, 78 T Telephoto 34 TIME/LANGU. (Language 69 Touch panel 22 Transmitter 41 Tripod 36 TV 42, 78 TV color system ...
Index (continued) N NightShot/NightShot plus ...... 59, 95 SUR MONITOR 66 S VIDEO cable 42, 78 S VIDEO jack 42, 78 T Telephoto 34 TIME/LANGU. (Language 69 Touch panel 22 Transmitter 41 Tripod 36 TV 42, 78 TV color system ...
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..., Inc. in this manual. 119 Additional Information U Unfinalizing 50 USB1.1 67, 83 USB2.0 67, 83 USB cable 16 USB jack 81 USB SPEED 67 USB driver 82 Using abroad 105 V VF B.LIGHT (View finder back light)...Zoom lever 34 On trademarks • Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator and Dolby Digital Stereo Creator are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • DVD-R, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW logo are trademarks. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Picture Package is a trademark of Sony...
..., Inc. in this manual. 119 Additional Information U Unfinalizing 50 USB1.1 67, 83 USB2.0 67, 83 USB cable 16 USB jack 81 USB SPEED 67 USB driver 82 Using abroad 105 V VF B.LIGHT (View finder back light)...Zoom lever 34 On trademarks • Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator and Dolby Digital Stereo Creator are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • DVD-R, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW logo are trademarks. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Picture Package is a trademark of Sony...