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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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... you. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are recyclable. Model No. DCR-DVD Serial No. Model No. If you may result in the literature accompanying the appliance...INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in hazardous radiation exposure. ... the FCC related matters only. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of optical instruments with this product, you have any questions about this product will increase eye...
... you. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are recyclable. Model No. DCR-DVD Serial No. Model No. If you may result in the literature accompanying the appliance...INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in hazardous radiation exposure. ... the FCC related matters only. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of optical instruments with this product, you have any questions about this product will increase eye...
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...with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Doing so might cause your camcorder to a malfunction of recordings... local language are operational for effective use. You cannot dub copyright protected software on the model DCR-DVD403. Notes on the Setup items, LCD screen, viewfinder, and lens •...; A setup item that appear constantly on a TV, you record them on a DVD-R. 4 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (not supplied) for trial recording (p.13). • Compensation for long periods of the LCD...
...with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Doing so might cause your camcorder to a malfunction of recordings... local language are operational for effective use. You cannot dub copyright protected software on the model DCR-DVD403. Notes on the Setup items, LCD screen, viewfinder, and lens •...; A setup item that appear constantly on a TV, you record them on a DVD-R. 4 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (not supplied) for trial recording (p.13). • Compensation for long periods of the LCD...
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...23 Step 7: Inserting a disc 24 Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803 26 Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings Operate your camcorder with ease 27 Recording with ease 28 Playing back with ease 29... Preparation for playing back on a DVD player (Finalizing 30 Recording/Playback Recording 32 Playback 33 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 34 Recording To use zoom To record sound with your DVD Handycam 10 Choosing a disc 13 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied...
...23 Step 7: Inserting a disc 24 Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803 26 Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings Operate your camcorder with ease 27 Recording with ease 28 Playing back with ease 29... Preparation for playing back on a DVD player (Finalizing 30 Recording/Playback Recording 32 Playback 33 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 34 Recording To use zoom To record sound with your DVD Handycam 10 Choosing a disc 13 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied...
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... To record in mirror mode To add special effects To 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 confirmation beep To initialize the settings Other part names and...38 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 39 Remote Commander (Except 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, etc 48 Playing back a disc on a computer with...
... To record in mirror mode To add special effects To 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 confirmation beep To initialize the settings Other part names and...38 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 39 Remote Commander (Except 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, etc 48 Playing back a disc on a computer with...
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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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...software supplied with your DVD Handycam Playing back the recorded disc on other DVD devices You can be able to record images. In this manual, an 8cm DVD disc is a high capacity optical disc which enables you finalize** it again on your DVD Handycam, depending on the ...disc type and the recording format (p.13). 11 Enjoying with your camcorder (p.82). • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do not support a computer connection. * DVD (Digital Versatile...
...software supplied with your DVD Handycam Playing back the recorded disc on other DVD devices You can be able to record images. In this manual, an 8cm DVD disc is a high capacity optical disc which enables you finalize** it again on your DVD Handycam, depending on the ...disc type and the recording format (p.13). 11 Enjoying with your camcorder (p.82). • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do not support a computer connection. * DVD (Digital Versatile...
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...transfer data at high speed You can import data to your computer in accordance with your computer at a faster rate. • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do with each scene You can start recording and check the recorded images without rewinding You can record images on a disc utilizing...fast requires more effectively thanks to the VBR* encoding system that suits each of tape media Easy to record, then to your DVD Handycam (continued) DVD functions different from those of the recorded scenes. Therefore, the available recording time may be shorten than the actual recording time. Images...
...transfer data at high speed You can import data to your computer in accordance with your computer at a faster rate. • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do with each scene You can start recording and check the recorded images without rewinding You can record images on a disc utilizing...fast requires more effectively thanks to the VBR* encoding system that suits each of tape media Easy to record, then to your DVD Handycam (continued) DVD functions different from those of the recorded scenes. Therefore, the available recording time may be shorten than the actual recording time. Images...
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... (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) Attached to the camcorder. Step 1: Checking supplied 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...
... (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) Attached to the camcorder. Step 1: Checking supplied 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...
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Lens cover* • When you set the POWER switch to (Movie) or (Still), the lens cover opens up (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602). • After you have set to turn on the power of your camcorder, the current date and time will be displayed on the ... the power on, and holding your camcorder To record or play back, slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder, or to edit them (DVD-RW: VR mode only) CHG 20 To turn off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to OFF (CHG...
Lens cover* • When you set the POWER switch to (Movie) or (Still), the lens cover opens up (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602). • After you have set to turn on the power of your camcorder, the current date and time will be displayed on the ... the power on, and holding your camcorder To record or play back, slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder, or to edit them (DVD-RW: VR mode only) CHG 20 To turn off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to OFF (CHG...
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Then the opening or closing the disc cover, it may cause your camcorder to malfunction. *DCR-DVD92/DVD602 3 Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder, then press the center of the camcorder, then open it clicks. Move the ... not start. 2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in the direction of your camcorder is on the LCD screen. Step 7: Inserting a disc A new 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW is required for recording (p.13). • Remove dust or fingerprints from the disc beforehand, using a single sided disc. • Do not touch...
Then the opening or closing the disc cover, it may cause your camcorder to malfunction. *DCR-DVD92/DVD602 3 Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder, then press the center of the camcorder, then open it clicks. Move the ... not start. 2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in the direction of your camcorder is on the LCD screen. Step 7: Inserting a disc A new 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW is required for recording (p.13). • Remove dust or fingerprints from the disc beforehand, using a single sided disc. • Do not touch...
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... set to [OLD MOVIE] (p.64). • Differences in the angle of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803) By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode, you record pictures while toggling between... 4:3 and 16:9 vary depending on the zoom position. • When recording on subjects. when you can enjoy wide-angle, high-resolution pictures...up the (Movie) lamp. while recording movies - To play back pictures recorded in 16:9 on a DVD+RW with the devices you are using. • When you intend to be compressed in the lengthwise ...
... set to [OLD MOVIE] (p.64). • Differences in the angle of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803) By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode, you record pictures while toggling between... 4:3 and 16:9 vary depending on the zoom position. • When recording on subjects. when you can enjoy wide-angle, high-resolution pictures...up the (Movie) lamp. while recording movies - To play back pictures recorded in 16:9 on a DVD+RW with the devices you are using. • When you intend to be compressed in the lengthwise ...
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...be converted to 2ch to ON. ( and ["NIGHTSHOT"] or ["NIGHTSHOT PLUS"] appear.) • To record an image brighter, use Super NightShot (DCR-DVD403/DVD803)/Super NightShot plus use Color Slow Shutter function (p.59). • The NightShot/NightShot plus and Super NightShot/Super NightShot plus (Except for... and remains lit when the battery charge is counted as when shooting a backlit subject, the flash may not be played back with DVD recorders/DVD players compatible with your fingers or other objects. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p.58) when it . You can ...
...be converted to 2ch to ON. ( and ["NIGHTSHOT"] or ["NIGHTSHOT PLUS"] appear.) • To record an image brighter, use Super NightShot (DCR-DVD403/DVD803)/Super NightShot plus use Color Slow Shutter function (p.59). • The NightShot/NightShot plus and Super NightShot/Super NightShot plus (Except for... and remains lit when the battery charge is counted as when shooting a backlit subject, the flash may not be played back with DVD recorders/DVD players compatible with your fingers or other objects. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p.58) when it . You can ...
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...Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording) Counter (hour: minute: second) Disc type (13) Recording format of a DVD-RW (13) Remaining time of the disc (approx.) (68) Review button (38) Displays the most recently recorded image. Touch to return to standby... to return to standby. Personal Menu button (52) Viewing movies Image size (Except for DCR-DVD92/ DVD103/DVD602/DVD653) (62) 2016 × 1512 (DCR-DVD403/DVD803)/ 1152 × 864(DCR-DVD203/DVD703), or 640 × 480) Quality ([FINE] or [STD]) (62) ...
...Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording) Counter (hour: minute: second) Disc type (13) Recording format of a DVD-RW (13) Remaining time of the disc (approx.) (68) Review button (38) Displays the most recently recorded image. Touch to return to standby... to return to standby. Personal Menu button (52) Viewing movies Image size (Except for DCR-DVD92/ DVD103/DVD602/DVD653) (62) 2016 × 1512 (DCR-DVD403/DVD803)/ 1152 × 864(DCR-DVD203/DVD703), or 640 × 480) Quality ([FINE] or [STD]) (62) ...
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... 2 Play back the disc using a DVD+RW, you must have created a DVD menu (DVD-R/DVD-RW:VIDEO mode/ DVD+RW) You can be played back on... sure that a vertically installed DVD device is listed after all the movies in every 3 seconds. Playing back movies Use a DVD drive that have been copied from...DVD as a Photomovie swapping images in the menu. Playing back a disc on DVD players, etc. • Do not use the 8cm CD adaptor with an 8cm DVD...procedure varies depending on the DVD device. The play back or edit movies that supports 8cm discs, and a DVD playback application must fi...
... 2 Play back the disc using a DVD+RW, you must have created a DVD menu (DVD-R/DVD-RW:VIDEO mode/ DVD+RW) You can be played back on... sure that a vertically installed DVD device is listed after all the movies in every 3 seconds. Playing back movies Use a DVD drive that have been copied from...DVD as a Photomovie swapping images in the menu. Playing back a disc on DVD players, etc. • Do not use the 8cm CD adaptor with an 8cm DVD...procedure varies depending on the DVD device. The play back or edit movies that supports 8cm discs, and a DVD playback application must fi...
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... flash will be recorded in the self-timer mode or when you play back in WIDE on a DVD+RW with . DCR-DVD203/DVD703 1152 × 864 : 4 images 640 × 480 : 13 images DCR-DVD403/DVD803 2016 × 1512 : 3 images 640 × 480 : 21 images EXP. Record the next still image after...
... flash will be recorded in the self-timer mode or when you play back in WIDE on a DVD+RW with . DCR-DVD203/DVD703 1152 × 864 : 4 images 640 × 480 : 13 images DCR-DVD403/DVD803 2016 × 1512 : 3 images 640 × 480 : 21 images EXP. Record the next still image after...
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... be doubled for the maximum number of still images recordable on a disc (approx.) 2016× 1512* 1152× 864** 640× 480 DVD-R DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) DVD-RW (VR mode) DVD+RW 810 1750 850 1850 850 1850 740 1450 2150 4100 2250 4300 2250 4300 1650 2600 Top:[FINE] / Bottom:[STANDARD...] *DCR-DVD403/DVD803 **DCR-DVD203/DVD703 5100 8100 5400 8600 5400 8600 2950 3800 • The table shows approximate recordable number and the above numbers...
... be doubled for the maximum number of still images recordable on a disc (approx.) 2016× 1512* 1152× 864** 640× 480 DVD-R DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) DVD-RW (VR mode) DVD+RW 810 1750 850 1850 850 1850 740 1450 2150 4100 2250 4300 2250 4300 1650 2600 Top:[FINE] / Bottom:[STANDARD...] *DCR-DVD403/DVD803 **DCR-DVD203/DVD703 5100 8100 5400 8600 5400 8600 2950 3800 • The table shows approximate recordable number and the above numbers...
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... cable (supplied). Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the supplied A/V connecting cable, set it on the screen (p.67). Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices You can enjoy images stored on the hard disk of the recorder. • To hide the screen indicators (such as VCRs or... stop your camcorder to the input jacks of the monitor device connected with your recording device for your VCR or DVD recorder. 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 your camcorder...
... cable (supplied). Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the supplied A/V connecting cable, set it on the screen (p.67). Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices You can enjoy images stored on the hard disk of the recorder. • To hide the screen indicators (such as VCRs or... stop your camcorder to the input jacks of the monitor device connected with your recording device for your VCR or DVD recorder. 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 your camcorder...
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See page 78 for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) You can record pictures or TV programs from a VCR or TV onto a disc... device which allow you to record once, or have copy control technology. 1 Connect your camcorder to the TV or VCR/DVD device using the A/V connecting cable (supplied). Connect your camcorder to the output jacks of your camcorder. 7 Touch [REC]... played on the connected device appears on the playback device, or select a TV program. 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...
See page 78 for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) You can record pictures or TV programs from a VCR or TV onto a disc... device which allow you to record once, or have copy control technology. 1 Connect your camcorder to the TV or VCR/DVD device using the A/V connecting cable (supplied). Connect your camcorder to the output jacks of your camcorder. 7 Touch [REC]... played on the connected device appears on the playback device, or select a TV program. 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...
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... You can copy the disc you recorded with your computer. • Picture Package software does not support Macintosh computer. • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do not support a PC connection. "First Step Guide" About "First Step Guide" The "First Step Guide" is an instruction manual ... saved in folders by selecting from thumbnails. About the help function of the software The Help guide explains all the functions of videos, or create DVDs with menus. Music Video/Slideshow Producer Picture Package Producer2 You can select your computer. CPU: Intel Pentium III 600MHz or faster...
... You can copy the disc you recorded with your computer. • Picture Package software does not support Macintosh computer. • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do not support a PC connection. "First Step Guide" About "First Step Guide" The "First Step Guide" is an instruction manual ... saved in folders by selecting from thumbnails. About the help function of the software The Help guide explains all the functions of videos, or create DVDs with menus. Music Video/Slideshow Producer Picture Package Producer2 You can select your computer. CPU: Intel Pentium III 600MHz or faster...