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... "First Step Guide" for a digital device pursuant to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD403 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of Conformity Declaration of the FCC Rules. The supplied interface cable must accept any interference ... Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD203 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD103 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION You are ...
... "First Step Guide" for a digital device pursuant to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD403 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of Conformity Declaration of the FCC Rules. The supplied interface cable must accept any interference ... Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD203 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD103 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION You are ...
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...used on this manual are operational for the contents of recordings cannot be sure to insert the connector plug in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a USB cable etc., be provided...materials may appear different from what you record them on a DVD-R. 4 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (not supplied) for trial recording (p.13). • Compensation for effective use. You cannot dub copyright protected software on the model DCR-DVD403. Change the screen language before using extremely highprecision technology, so...
...used on this manual are operational for the contents of recordings cannot be sure to insert the connector plug in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a USB cable etc., be provided...materials may appear different from what you record them on a DVD-R. 4 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (not supplied) for trial recording (p.13). • Compensation for effective use. You cannot dub copyright protected software on the model DCR-DVD403. Change the screen language before using extremely highprecision technology, so...
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... used for recording/playback, etc 34 Recording To use the flash To record in dark places (NightShot (DCR-DVD403/DVD803)/ NightShot plus (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) To use zoom To record sound with your DVD Handycam 10 Choosing a disc 13 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 16 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 17 Step...
... used for recording/playback, etc 34 Recording To use the flash To record in dark places (NightShot (DCR-DVD403/DVD803)/ NightShot plus (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) To use zoom To record sound with your DVD Handycam 10 Choosing a disc 13 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 16 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 17 Step...
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... 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 strap (1) (p.113) Shoe cover (1) (p.81) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) A button-type lithium battery is ...supplied with your camcorder. Lens cap (1) (p.20) (DCR-DVD92/DVD602) Attached to the camcorder. Rechargeable battery pack (1) (p.18) NP-FP50: 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 ...
... 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 strap (1) (p.113) Shoe cover (1) (p.81) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) A button-type lithium battery is ...supplied with your camcorder. Lens cap (1) (p.20) (DCR-DVD92/DVD602) Attached to the camcorder. Rechargeable battery pack (1) (p.18) NP-FP50: 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 ...
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..., make sure that none of the respective lamps of your camcorder, then remove the battery pack (). To use a fully charged battery pack. For DCR-DVD92/DVD103/DVD602/DVD653 Battery pack NP-FP50 (supplied) NP-FP70 NP-FP90 Continuous recording time 80 85 90 170 185 190 300 335 345 Typical recording... Continuous recording time 75 85 90 160 180 190 290 320 345 Typical recording time 35 40 40 70 85 90 140 155 170 For DCR-DVD403/DVD803 Battery pack NP-FP50 NP-FP70 (supplied) NP-FP90 Continuous recording time 50 55 55 115 120 125 205 220 225 Typical recording time...
..., make sure that none of the respective lamps of your camcorder, then remove the battery pack (). To use a fully charged battery pack. For DCR-DVD92/DVD103/DVD602/DVD653 Battery pack NP-FP50 (supplied) NP-FP70 NP-FP90 Continuous recording time 80 85 90 170 185 190 300 335 345 Typical recording... Continuous recording time 75 85 90 160 180 190 290 320 345 Typical recording time 35 40 40 70 85 90 140 155 170 For DCR-DVD403/DVD803 Battery pack NP-FP50 NP-FP70 (supplied) NP-FP90 Continuous recording time 50 55 55 115 120 125 205 220 225 Typical recording time...
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... DCR-DVD92/DVD103/DVD602/DVD653 Battery pack NP-FP50 (supplied) LCD screen opened* 105 LCD screen closed 125 NP-FP70 225 265 NP-FP90 400 475 For DCR-DVD203/DVD703 Battery pack LCD screen opened* LCD screen closed NP-FP50 (supplied) 90 110 NP-FP70 190 235 NP-FP90 345 415 For DCR-DVD403/DVD803...
... DCR-DVD92/DVD103/DVD602/DVD653 Battery pack NP-FP50 (supplied) LCD screen opened* 105 LCD screen closed 125 NP-FP70 225 265 NP-FP90 400 475 For DCR-DVD203/DVD703 Battery pack LCD screen opened* LCD screen closed NP-FP50 (supplied) 90 110 NP-FP70 190 235 NP-FP90 345 415 For DCR-DVD403/DVD803...
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... Digital 5.1 Creater*, you can enjoy exciting and powerful sound. Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803 You can record sound by attaching an external microphone (ECM-HQP1)(optional) to a level greater than the following: (optical zoom) DCR-DVD92/DVD103/ DVD602/DVD653 20 × DCR-DVD203/DVD703 12 × DCR-DVD403/DVD803 10 × To record sound with more presence (5.1ch surround...
... Digital 5.1 Creater*, you can enjoy exciting and powerful sound. Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803 You can record sound by attaching an external microphone (ECM-HQP1)(optional) to a level greater than the following: (optical zoom) DCR-DVD92/DVD103/ DVD602/DVD653 20 × DCR-DVD203/DVD703 12 × DCR-DVD403/DVD803 10 × To record sound with more presence (5.1ch surround...
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...DVD recorders/DVD players compatible with your camcorder. * Dolby Digital 5.1 Creater compresses sound effectively while maintaining high quality sound. To adjust the focus for DCRDVD403/DVD803 Set the NIGHTSHOT or NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON. ( and ["NIGHTSHOT"] or ["NIGHTSHOT PLUS"] appear.) • To record an image brighter, use Super NightShot (DCR-DVD403...move. It creates Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound by setting [REDEYE REDUC] (DCR-DVD403/DVD803), or [FLASH MODE] (Except for DCR-DVD403/ DVD803) function (p.59). The sub woofer channel is , 5ch from front ...
...DVD recorders/DVD players compatible with your camcorder. * Dolby Digital 5.1 Creater compresses sound effectively while maintaining high quality sound. To adjust the focus for DCRDVD403/DVD803 Set the NIGHTSHOT or NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON. ( and ["NIGHTSHOT"] or ["NIGHTSHOT PLUS"] appear.) • To record an image brighter, use Super NightShot (DCR-DVD403...move. It creates Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound by setting [REDEYE REDUC] (DCR-DVD403/DVD803), or [FLASH MODE] (Except for DCR-DVD403/ DVD803) function (p.59). The sub woofer channel is , 5ch from front ...
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... can be adjusted with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons alongside of the LCD screen. Play back the picture you want to magnify. Magnify the picture with T (Telephoto). Magnification ... tripod receptacle using a tripod screw. To record in sequence See [SLIDE SHOW] on page 64. Functions used for recording/playback, etc.(continued) DCR-DVD403/DVD803: Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803: 36 To fix the exposure for the selected subject See [SPOT METER] on the LCD screen, but the picture will be normal when...
... can be adjusted with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons alongside of the LCD screen. Play back the picture you want to magnify. Magnify the picture with T (Telephoto). Magnification ... tripod receptacle using a tripod screw. To record in sequence See [SLIDE SHOW] on page 64. Functions used for recording/playback, etc.(continued) DCR-DVD403/DVD803: Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803: 36 To fix the exposure for the selected subject See [SPOT METER] on the LCD screen, but the picture will be normal when...
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...58165; Recording lamp The recording lamp lights up to adjust the volume, see page 33. To cancel, touch [END]. • You cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom buttons alongside of the LCD screen. Adjust the magnification with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto). Recording/Playback Touch the.../DVD803) When an external microphone (optional) is connected, it takes precedence over the internal microphone (p.81). Built-in stereo microphone (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803) When an external microphone (optional) is displayed for about 20 seconds.
...58165; Recording lamp The recording lamp lights up to adjust the volume, see page 33. To cancel, touch [END]. • You cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom buttons alongside of the LCD screen. Adjust the magnification with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto). Recording/Playback Touch the.../DVD803) When an external microphone (optional) is connected, it takes precedence over the internal microphone (p.81). Built-in stereo microphone (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803) When an external microphone (optional) is displayed for about 20 seconds.
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...Touch 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) The...Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording) Counter (hour: minute: second) Disc type (13) Recording format of a DVD-RW (13) Remaining time of recorded still images Data file name VISUAL INDEX button (29, 33) Previous/Next ...
...Touch 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) The...Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording) Counter (hour: minute: second) Disc type (13) Recording format of a DVD-RW (13) Remaining time of recorded still images Data file name VISUAL INDEX button (29, 33) Previous/Next ...
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...to focus on a certain subject intentionally. Touch [MANUAL]. appears. Touch (focusing on close range, move the power zoom lever to W (wide angle), then adjust the focus. • The minimum distance required between your camcorder and the subject to reduce the red-...58263; Touch . 58 To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] in flash (DCR-DVD403/DVD803) or an external flash (optional) that is easier to focus on the subject by moving the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, then towards W (wide angle) to adjust...
...to focus on a certain subject intentionally. Touch [MANUAL]. appears. Touch (focusing on close range, move the power zoom lever to W (wide angle), then adjust the focus. • The minimum distance required between your camcorder and the subject to reduce the red-...58263; Touch . 58 To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] in flash (DCR-DVD403/DVD803) or an external flash (optional) that is easier to focus on the subject by moving the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, then towards W (wide angle) to adjust...
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...; (No flash): Records without flash. • The redeye reduction may slow down at a maximum of 16 times the sensitivity of your camcorder for DCR-DVD403/DVD803) (Super NightShot/Super NightShot plus) The picture will be recorded at this time. and [COLOR SLOW SHUTTER] flash on the screen. COLOR SLOW... S (Color Slow Shutter) When you set to focus automatically. • The shutter speed of your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. REDEYE REDUC (DCR-DVD403/ DVD803) You can make the image color deeper this time. SUPER NS...
...; (No flash): Records without flash. • The redeye reduction may slow down at a maximum of 16 times the sensitivity of your camcorder for DCR-DVD403/DVD803) (Super NightShot/Super NightShot plus) The picture will be recorded at this time. and [COLOR SLOW SHUTTER] flash on the screen. COLOR SLOW... S (Color Slow Shutter) When you set to focus automatically. • The shutter speed of your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. REDEYE REDUC (DCR-DVD403/ DVD803) You can make the image color deeper this time. SUPER NS...
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... that the image quality decreases when you are using the digital zoom. appears. Press REC START/STOP to record movies, or PHOTO 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 the LCD screen/ view...
... that the image quality decreases when you are using the digital zoom. appears. Press REC START/STOP to record movies, or PHOTO 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 the LCD screen/ view...
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...items The indicators in WIDE on selecting setup items. BURST (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/ DVD703/DVD803) You can record pictures using a tripod or the conversion lens (optional). DCR-DVD203/DVD703 1152 × 864 : 4 images 640 × 480 : 13 images DCR-DVD403/DVD803 2016 × 1512 : 3 images 640 × ... at approximately 0.5 second intervals. when [D.EFFECT] is [ON]). When you play back images on a DVD player or a DVD recorder, the way you see it on a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, the available recording time may differ depending on the TV screen at the best exposure. •...
...items The indicators in WIDE on selecting setup items. BURST (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/ DVD703/DVD803) You can record pictures using a tripod or the conversion lens (optional). DCR-DVD203/DVD703 1152 × 864 : 4 images 640 × 480 : 13 images DCR-DVD403/DVD803 2016 × 1512 : 3 images 640 × ... at approximately 0.5 second intervals. when [D.EFFECT] is [ON]). When you play back images on a DVD player or a DVD recorder, the way you see it on a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, the available recording time may differ depending on the TV screen at the best exposure. •...
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...* 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 ... 480 FINE (FINE) STANDARD (STD) approx. 1540 approx. 640 *DCR-DVD403/DVD803 **DCR-DVD203/DVD703 approx. 960 approx. 420 approx. 150 approx. 60 IMAGE SIZE (DCR-DVD203/ DVD403/DVD703/DVD803) 2016×1512 ( ) (DCR-DVD403/DVD803)/ 1152 × 864 ( ) (DCR-DVD203/DVD703) Records still images clearly. 640 × 480 ( )...
...* 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 ... 480 FINE (FINE) STANDARD (STD) approx. 1540 approx. 640 *DCR-DVD403/DVD803 **DCR-DVD203/DVD703 approx. 960 approx. 420 approx. 150 approx. 60 IMAGE SIZE (DCR-DVD203/ DVD403/DVD703/DVD803) 2016×1512 ( ) (DCR-DVD403/DVD803)/ 1152 × 864 ( ) (DCR-DVD203/DVD703) Records still images clearly. 640 × 480 ( )...
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DCR-DVD403/DVD803: Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803: Extend the view finder, then remove the shoe cover. Active Interface Shoe The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to connect external devices ... down and pull out the accessory. • You cannot use an external flash (optional) and the built-in flash at the same time (DCR-DVD403/DVD803). • When an external microphone (optional) is connected, it to the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder. To remove an accessory, loosen the screw...
DCR-DVD403/DVD803: Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803: Extend the view finder, then remove the shoe cover. Active Interface Shoe The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to connect external devices ... down and pull out the accessory. • You cannot use an external flash (optional) and the built-in flash at the same time (DCR-DVD403/DVD803). • When an external microphone (optional) is connected, it to the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder. To remove an accessory, loosen the screw...
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What is not water-resistant. * Supplied with DCR-DVD403/DVD803, optional accessory for the models except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803. ** Optional accessory for all models. Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FP70*/ NP-FP90**. • Frequent use of time you can use of the ... This unit is paused. • Have spare battery packs ready for two or three times the expected recording time, and make trial recordings on a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (optional) before you start using your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in an ambient temperature of the following to use a large capacity...
What is not water-resistant. * Supplied with DCR-DVD403/DVD803, optional accessory for the models except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803. ** Optional accessory for all models. Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FP70*/ NP-FP90**. • Frequent use of time you can use of the ... This unit is paused. • Have spare battery packs ready for two or three times the expected recording time, and make trial recordings on a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (optional) before you start using your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in an ambient temperature of the following to use a large capacity...
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...Stereo 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 ... Vario-Tessar Filter diameter:30mm (1 3/16 in.) Optical:12×, Digital:24×, 480× F=1.8-2.5 DCR-DVD403/DVD803: Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Filter diameter: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 - ...
...Stereo 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 ... Vario-Tessar Filter diameter:30mm (1 3/16 in.) Optical:12×, Digital:24×, 480× F=1.8-2.5 DCR-DVD403/DVD803: Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Filter diameter: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 - ...
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... 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 the dark can...
... 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 the dark can...