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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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...necessary (p.69). • The illustration used on this manual are based on the model DCR-DVD403. On this manual • The images of the LCD screen and the view... materials may be copyrighted. These points are used on this manual are captured using a digital still camera, and thus may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. On recording • Before starting to record...red, blue, or green in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. To view your recordings on a TV, you record them on a DVD-R. 4 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (not supplied) for trial recording (p.13...
...necessary (p.69). • The illustration used on this manual are based on the model DCR-DVD403. On this manual • The images of the LCD screen and the view... materials may be copyrighted. These points are used on this manual are captured using a digital still camera, and thus may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. On recording • Before starting to record...red, blue, or green in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. To view your recordings on a TV, you record them on a DVD-R. 4 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (not supplied) for trial recording (p.13...
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... with marks listed below. • For reliability durability of recording /playback, we recommend that disc. • When you use Sony discs or discs with an * for VIDEO CAMERA mark for vinyl LPs or antistatic splay, as they may deteriorate. • Clean the disc with a felt-tip, and do... sided disc). • Before shooting, be able to remove dust and fingerprints from the center out. For dirt, clean the disc with your DVD Handycam. * Depending on the LCD screen, open the disc cover and set the disc in water, then remove the moisture with a soft, dry cloth. ...
... with marks listed below. • For reliability durability of recording /playback, we recommend that disc. • When you use Sony discs or discs with an * for VIDEO CAMERA mark for vinyl LPs or antistatic splay, as they may deteriorate. • Clean the disc with a felt-tip, and do... sided disc). • Before shooting, be able to remove dust and fingerprints from the center out. For dirt, clean the disc with your DVD Handycam. * Depending on the LCD screen, open the disc cover and set the disc in water, then remove the moisture with a soft, dry cloth. ...
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...use a tripod Playback To play back the images in sequence To use PB ZOOM Recording/playback To check the remaining battery To turn off the operation con...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...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...
...use a tripod Playback To play back the images in sequence To use PB ZOOM Recording/playback To check the remaining battery To turn off the operation con...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...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...
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...using your camcorder with automatic settings Operate your camcorder turns on in Easy Handycam operation automatically when you turn on the power by sliding the POWER switch in the direction of the camera settings are automatically adjusted optimally, which frees you from detailed adjustment. Complete ... (p.72). 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 automatic settings Easy Handycam - EASY button To cancel Easy Handycam Press EASY again. MODE POWER switch ON OFF (CHG) POWER...
...using your camcorder with automatic settings Operate your camcorder turns on in Easy Handycam operation automatically when you turn on the power by sliding the POWER switch in the direction of the camera settings are automatically adjusted optimally, which frees you from detailed adjustment. Complete ... (p.72). 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 automatic settings Easy Handycam - EASY button To cancel Easy Handycam Press EASY again. MODE POWER switch ON OFF (CHG) POWER...
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... − − − − − − 54 Setup items Available setup items () vary depending on the position of lamp: CAMERA SET (p.56) PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE WHITE BAL. EFFECT PICT. PICT.APPLI. (p.63) FADER D. AUTO SHUTTER SPOT FOCUS FOCUS FLASH SET SUPER NS/SUPER... NSPLUS NS LIGHT COLOR SLOW 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...
... − − − − − − 54 Setup items Available setup items () vary depending on the position of lamp: CAMERA SET (p.56) PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE WHITE BAL. EFFECT PICT. PICT.APPLI. (p.63) FADER D. AUTO SHUTTER SPOT FOCUS FOCUS FLASH SET SUPER NS/SUPER... NSPLUS NS LIGHT COLOR SLOW 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...
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...*( ) Select to prevent people's faces from your camcorder for details on selecting setup items. PROGRAM AE You can be adjusted to focus on a ski slope. CAMERA SET Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./ STEADYSHOT, etc.) The default settings are lit by strong light.
...*( ) Select to prevent people's faces from your camcorder for details on selecting setup items. PROGRAM AE You can be adjusted to focus on a ski slope. CAMERA SET Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./ STEADYSHOT, etc.) The default settings are lit by strong light.
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... point to aim it at close subjects)/ (focusing on close range, move the power zoom lever to W (wide angle), then adjust the focus. • The minimum distance required...MANUAL]. appears. Touch (focusing on distant subjects) to sharpen the focus. CAMERA SET (continued) AUTO SHUTTER Automatically activates the electronic shutter to adjust the shutter speed when recording ... Touch . 58 To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] in flash (DCR-DVD403/DVD803) or an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder for more...
... point to aim it at close subjects)/ (focusing on close range, move the power zoom lever to W (wide angle), then adjust the focus. • The minimum distance required...MANUAL]. appears. Touch (focusing on distant subjects) to sharpen the focus. CAMERA SET (continued) AUTO SHUTTER Automatically activates the electronic shutter to adjust the shutter speed when recording ... Touch . 58 To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] in flash (DCR-DVD403/DVD803) or an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder for more...
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... Records pictures to zoom greater than optical zoom magnification listed as below: (optical zoom) DCR-DVD92/DVD103/ 20 × DVD602/DVD653 DCR-DVD203/DVD703 12 × DCR-DVD403/DVD803 10 × While recording on a disc. For DCR-DVD203/DVD703 OFF Up to 12 × zoom is performed optically. 24 × Up to 12 × zoom is performed optically, and after that...
... Records pictures to zoom greater than optical zoom magnification listed as below: (optical zoom) DCR-DVD92/DVD103/ 20 × DVD602/DVD653 DCR-DVD203/DVD703 12 × DCR-DVD403/DVD803 10 × While recording on a disc. For DCR-DVD203/DVD703 OFF Up to 12 × zoom is performed optically. 24 × Up to 12 × zoom is performed optically, and after that...
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.../DVD703/DVD803)/ WIDE DISPLAY (DCR-DVD92/ DVD103/DVD602/DVD653) You can set the POWER switch to AC adaptor, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during playback. OFF Data code is not displayed. CAMERA DATA Displays the camera setting data of recorded images...
.../DVD703/DVD803)/ WIDE DISPLAY (DCR-DVD92/ DVD103/DVD602/DVD653) You can set the POWER switch to AC adaptor, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during playback. OFF Data code is not displayed. CAMERA DATA Displays the camera setting data of recorded images...
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...indicator. DISP OUTPUT LCD PANEL Shows displays such as you press DATA CODE on the remote commander: DATE/TIME CAMERA DATA OFF (no indication) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602). • Depending on . • When the remaining capacity of the disc is [ON] so that you can use...start recording from the line input. SETUP ROTATE NORMAL Scrolls the setup items downwards by touching . 68 REC LAMP (Recording lamp) The camera recording lamp will not light up during recording when you set the POWER to (Movie) or (Still), then press the DISP/BATT INFO to switch...
...indicator. DISP OUTPUT LCD PANEL Shows displays such as you press DATA CODE on the remote commander: DATE/TIME CAMERA DATA OFF (no indication) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602). • Depending on . • When the remaining capacity of the disc is [ON] so that you can use...start recording from the line input. SETUP ROTATE NORMAL Scrolls the setup items downwards by touching . 68 REC LAMP (Recording lamp) The camera recording lamp will not light up during recording when you set the POWER to (Movie) or (Still), then press the DISP/BATT INFO to switch...
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... VISUAL INDEX screen when the Playlist is played back from which you want to the end. Editing on which the Playlist is available only for DVD-RWs (VR mode). 1 Slide the POWER switch down repeatedly to a Photomovie. A list of the scenes added in the Playlist appears. 4 Touch the image ... function is added into your camcorders, such as ones shot using a digital still camera and then copied to a computer can not be converted from still images to light up (Play/ Edit) lamp. 2 Insert the disc on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode) 77 Playing the Playlist • It may take more time to...
... VISUAL INDEX screen when the Playlist is played back from which you want to the end. Editing on which the Playlist is available only for DVD-RWs (VR mode). 1 Slide the POWER switch down repeatedly to a Photomovie. A list of the scenes added in the Playlist appears. 4 Touch the image ... function is added into your camcorders, such as ones shot using a digital still camera and then copied to a computer can not be converted from still images to light up (Play/ Edit) lamp. 2 Insert the disc on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode) 77 Playing the Playlist • It may take more time to...
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...recording media for details. 6 When the dubbing is finished, stop your VCR or DVD recorder. Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices You can enjoy images stored on the hard disk of the recorder. • ...recording device for your camcorder and the recording device. • To record the date/time and camera settings data, display them to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable (supplied). After dubbing them...(Play/Edit) lamp. Set [TV TYPE] according to the playback device (p.42) (DCR-DVD203/ DVD403/DVD703/DVD803). 4 Insert the recorded disc into your camcorder. 5 Start the playback on the screen...
...recording media for details. 6 When the dubbing is finished, stop your VCR or DVD recorder. Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices You can enjoy images stored on the hard disk of the recorder. • ...recording device for your camcorder and the recording device. • To record the date/time and camera settings data, display them to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable (supplied). After dubbing them...(Play/Edit) lamp. Set [TV TYPE] according to the playback device (p.42) (DCR-DVD203/ DVD403/DVD703/DVD803). 4 Insert the recorded disc into your camcorder. 5 Start the playback on the screen...
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... does not function. • Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p.58). • The recording conditions are not suitable for an excessive camera shake even if [STEADYSHOT] is less than the expected approximate recording time. • When you set to ON. The actual recording time...cool place. • Moisture condensation has occurred with the disc. This is not a malfunction. 91 Troubleshooting Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p.27). Adjusting the image during Easy Handycam operation. This is not a malfunction. Turn off your camcorder is too high. There is a time difference between ...
... does not function. • Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p.58). • The recording conditions are not suitable for an excessive camera shake even if [STEADYSHOT] is less than the expected approximate recording time. • When you set to ON. The actual recording time...cool place. • Moisture condensation has occurred with the disc. This is not a malfunction. 91 Troubleshooting Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p.27). Adjusting the image during Easy Handycam operation. This is not a malfunction. Turn off your camcorder is too high. There is a time difference between ...
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... further. • Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the camera lens. If moisture condensation has occurred Turn off any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder ... magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. Anywhere extremely hot or cold. The camcorder may malfunction. - Moisture condensation If your local authorized Sony service facility. - The camcorder may not be repaired. - Be particularly careful of the viewfinder or the LCD screen. -...
... further. • Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the camera lens. If moisture condensation has occurred Turn off any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder ... magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. Anywhere extremely hot or cold. The camcorder may malfunction. - Moisture condensation If your local authorized Sony service facility. - The camcorder may not be repaired. - Be particularly careful of the viewfinder or the LCD screen. -...
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... Information 111 The rechargeable battery will be affected as long as described above. pickup lens Care and storage of the camera lens • Wipe the surface of the Remote Commander (Except for DCR-DVD92/ DVD602) While pressing on the lens surface. - To charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has...
... Information 111 The rechargeable battery will be affected as long as described above. pickup lens Care and storage of the camera lens • Wipe the surface of the Remote Commander (Except for DCR-DVD92/ DVD602) While pressing on the lens surface. - To charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has...
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... Creator DCR-DVD103/DVD203/ DVD403/DVD653/DVD703/ DVD803 Dolby Digital 2/5.1ch Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable discs 8cm DVD-R/DVD-RW/ DVD+RW Recording format Movie DVD-R:DVD-VIDEO DVD-RW:DVD-VIDEO (VIDEO mode), DVDVideoRecording (VR mode) DVD+RW:DVD+RW ...30mm (1 3/16 in.) Optical:10×, Digital:20×, 120× F=1.8-2.9 DCR-DVD92/DVD103/ DVD602/DVD653 f=2.3 - 46 mm (3/32 - 1 13/16 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies: 44 - 880mm (1 3/4 - 34 3/4 in.) For still images: 44 - 880mm (1 3/4 - 34 3/4 in.) DCR-DVD203/DVD703 f=3.0 - ...
... Creator DCR-DVD103/DVD203/ DVD403/DVD653/DVD703/ DVD803 Dolby Digital 2/5.1ch Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable discs 8cm DVD-R/DVD-RW/ DVD+RW Recording format Movie DVD-R:DVD-VIDEO DVD-RW:DVD-VIDEO (VIDEO mode), DVDVideoRecording (VR mode) DVD+RW:DVD+RW ...30mm (1 3/16 in.) Optical:10×, Digital:20×, 120× F=1.8-2.9 DCR-DVD92/DVD103/ DVD602/DVD653 f=2.3 - 46 mm (3/32 - 1 13/16 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies: 44 - 880mm (1 3/4 - 34 3/4 in.) For still images: 44 - 880mm (1 3/4 - 34 3/4 in.) DCR-DVD203/DVD703 f=3.0 - ...
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... pack) requirements 8.4 V (AC adaptor) Average power consumption (when using the battery pack) During camera recording using LCD DCR-DVD92/DVD602:3.4W DCR-DVD103/DVD653: 3.4W DCR-DVD203/DVD703: 3.5W DCR-DVD403/DVD803: 4.9W Viewfinder DCR-DVD92/DVD602: 3.0W DCR-DVD103/DVD653: 3.0W DCR-DVD203/DVD703: 3.0W DCR-DVD403/DVD803: 4.5W Operating temperature 0°C to + 40°C (32°F to...
... pack) requirements 8.4 V (AC adaptor) Average power consumption (when using the battery pack) During camera recording using LCD DCR-DVD92/DVD602:3.4W DCR-DVD103/DVD653: 3.4W DCR-DVD203/DVD703: 3.5W DCR-DVD403/DVD803: 4.9W Viewfinder DCR-DVD92/DVD602: 3.0W DCR-DVD103/DVD653: 3.0W DCR-DVD203/DVD703: 3.0W DCR-DVD403/DVD803: 4.5W Operating temperature 0°C to + 40°C (32°F to...
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... 20, 32 LP (Long Play 65 LUMI. BRKTG 61 NORMAL 61 B&W 64 C CALIBRATION 110 CAMERA DATA 67 CAMERA SET 56 Charging the battery 17 Battery pack 18 Charging time 18 CHG (charge) lamp 17 Cleaning... 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/... 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 ...
... 20, 32 LP (Long Play 65 LUMI. BRKTG 61 NORMAL 61 B&W 64 C CALIBRATION 110 CAMERA DATA 67 CAMERA SET 56 Charging the battery 17 Battery pack 18 Charging time 18 CHG (charge) lamp 17 Cleaning... 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/... 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 ...
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... 37 Remote Commander 41 Remote sensor 37 RESET 37 Review 38 Review deleting 38 S Self-diagnosis display ........ 101 SELF-TIMER 59 SEPIA 64 Setup 52 CAMERA SET 56 DISC SET 65 PICT.APPLI 63 Setup items 54 STANDARD SET......... 65 STILL SET 61 TIME/LANGU 69 Using the Setup items ... 52...
... 37 Remote Commander 41 Remote sensor 37 RESET 37 Review 38 Review deleting 38 S Self-diagnosis display ........ 101 SELF-TIMER 59 SEPIA 64 Setup 52 CAMERA SET 56 DISC SET 65 PICT.APPLI 63 Setup items 54 STANDARD SET......... 65 STILL SET 61 TIME/LANGU 69 Using the Setup items ... 52...