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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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... Battery 3 Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD403 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Notes on the supplied CD-ROM)* * The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do not include a "First Step Guide". Bernardo Dr...connected. - Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with two kinds of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD103 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
... Battery 3 Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD403 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Notes on the supplied CD-ROM)* * The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do not include a "First Step Guide". Bernardo Dr...connected. - Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with two kinds of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD103 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
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... 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 3: Turning the power on, and holding 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 (DCR-DVD403/DVD803)/ NightShot plus (Except for...
... 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 3: Turning the power on, and holding 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 (DCR-DVD403/DVD803)/ NightShot plus (Except for...
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... 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 a DVD drive installed 48 Using the recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW) Recording additional...
... 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 a DVD drive installed 48 Using the recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW) Recording additional...
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... 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...
... 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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... recording format (p.13). 11 Enjoying with your DVD Handycam, depending on it . In this manual, an 8cm DVD disc is a high capacity optical disc which enables you may not be played back on other DVD players or on the DVD drive of thumbnails (p.30, 44). After ...; The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do not support a computer connection. * DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is described as a "disc." ** Finalizing means converting a recorded disc so that helps you to images using the Picture Package software supplied with your DVD Handycam Playing back the recorded disc on other DVD devices You...
... recording format (p.13). 11 Enjoying with your DVD Handycam, depending on it . In this manual, an 8cm DVD disc is a high capacity optical disc which enables you may not be played back on other DVD players or on the DVD drive of thumbnails (p.30, 44). After ...; The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do not support a computer connection. * DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is described as a "disc." ** Finalizing means converting a recorded disc so that helps you to images using the Picture Package software supplied with your DVD Handycam Playing back the recorded disc on other DVD devices You...
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... data to your computer in accordance with your DVD Handycam (continued) DVD functions different from those of the recorded scenes. Transferring data to your computer at high speed You can transfer data at a faster rate. • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do with each scene You can start ... disc. This feature enables your computer supports Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), you will not delete important images accidentally. If your DVD Handycam to record clear images on the disc automatically. Recording an object that moves fast requires more effectively thanks to the VBR* encoding ...
... data to your computer in accordance with your DVD Handycam (continued) DVD functions different from those of the recorded scenes. Transferring data to your computer at high speed You can transfer data at a faster rate. • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do with each scene You can start ... disc. This feature enables your computer supports Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), you will not delete important images accidentally. If your DVD Handycam to record clear images on the disc automatically. Recording an object that moves fast requires more effectively thanks to the VBR* encoding ...
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...) 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 strap (1) (p.113) Shoe cover (1) (p.81) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 16 The number in the parentheses indicates...
...) 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 strap (1) (p.113) Shoe cover (1) (p.81) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 16 The number in the parentheses indicates...
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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 time 35 40 40 80 90 90 145 165 170 For DCR-DVD203/DVD703 Battery pack NP-FP50 (supplied) NP-FP70 NP-FP90 Continuous recording ...except for a long time (p.107). When storing the battery pack Use up the battery pack completely if you use it for DCRDVD403/DVD803. **Supplied with DCR-DVD403/DVD803. The battery pack will not lose its charge in the center of the BATT release button (), slide the battery pack towards the...
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 time 35 40 40 80 90 90 145 165 170 For DCR-DVD203/DVD703 Battery pack NP-FP50 (supplied) NP-FP70 NP-FP90 Continuous recording ...except for a long time (p.107). When storing the battery pack Use up the battery pack completely if you use it for DCRDVD403/DVD803. **Supplied with DCR-DVD403/DVD803. The battery pack will not lose its charge in the center of the BATT release button (), slide the battery pack towards the...
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... turned off . PRECAUTION • Even if your camcorder, even when the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet immediately if any metallic objects. For 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.../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 Battery pack LCD screen opened* LCD screen closed . The battery pack is still supplied to it while connected to the DC IN jack...
... turned off . PRECAUTION • Even if your camcorder, even when the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet immediately if any metallic objects. For 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.../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 Battery pack LCD screen opened* LCD screen closed . The battery pack is still supplied to it while connected to the DC IN jack...
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... ([CLOCK SET], p23), the next time you turn on the power of the cap (DCR-DVD92/DVD602). 3 Hold your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to turn on the respective lamp. ...POWER switch *Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 2 Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the sides of your camcorder To...turn off automatically if you leave your camcorder correctly. 1 Turn on your camcorder, or to edit them (DVD-RW: VR mode only) CHG 20 To turn off the power Slide the POWER switch up to (Movie...
... ([CLOCK SET], p23), the next time you turn on the power of the cap (DCR-DVD92/DVD602). 3 Hold your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to turn on the respective lamp. ...POWER switch *Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 2 Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the sides of your camcorder To...turn off automatically if you leave your camcorder correctly. 1 Turn on your camcorder, or to edit them (DVD-RW: VR mode only) CHG 20 To turn off the power Slide the POWER switch up to (Movie...
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...2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in the direction of the camcorder, then open it further. • Be careful not to malfunction. *DCR-DVD92/DVD602 3 Set the disc with your camcorder, then press the center of your camcorder is turned off. ACCESS lamp Disc cover OPEN switch Pickup ...side facing your hand or other objects, etc., when opening melody sounds once, and the camcorder beeps. 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. •...
...2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in the direction of the camcorder, then open it further. • Be careful not to malfunction. *DCR-DVD92/DVD602 3 Set the disc with your camcorder, then press the center of your camcorder is turned off. ACCESS lamp Disc cover OPEN switch Pickup ...side facing your hand or other objects, etc., when opening melody sounds once, and the camcorder beeps. 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. •...
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... A shutter sound is in the OFF (CHG) POWER (CHG) position. 2 Start recording. PHOTO POWER switch REC START/STOP REC START/STOP * Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 1 Slide the POWER switch down repeatedly to record on the disc. Still Images Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus (), then press it...
... A shutter sound is in the OFF (CHG) POWER (CHG) position. 2 Start recording. PHOTO POWER switch REC START/STOP REC START/STOP * Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 1 Slide the POWER switch down repeatedly to record on the disc. Still Images Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus (), then press it...
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..., refer 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 recording)(Except for a faster zoom. DCR-DVD403/DVD803: Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803: Recording To use zoom Move the power zoom lever slightly for recording/playback, etc...
..., refer 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 recording)(Except for a faster zoom. DCR-DVD403/DVD803: Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803: Recording To use zoom Move the power zoom lever slightly for recording/playback, etc...
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...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) ...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. Indicators displayed during ...
...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) ...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. Indicators displayed during ...
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Recording/Playback Remote Commander (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. ENTER When you press this while playing back. Insulation sheet DATA CODE (p.67) ..., 33) Previous/Next) (p.29, 33) PLAY (p.29, 33) STOP (p.29, 33) DISPLAY (p.22) Transmitter START/STOP (p.28, 32) Power zoom (p.34, 36) PAUSE (p.29, 33) VISUAL INDEX (p.29, 33) Displays a VISUAL INDEX screen when you press any of or ENTER again, the frame...
Recording/Playback Remote Commander (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. ENTER When you press this while playing back. Insulation sheet DATA CODE (p.67) ..., 33) Previous/Next) (p.29, 33) PLAY (p.29, 33) STOP (p.29, 33) DISPLAY (p.22) Transmitter START/STOP (p.28, 32) Power zoom (p.34, 36) PAUSE (p.29, 33) VISUAL INDEX (p.29, 33) Displays a VISUAL INDEX screen when you press any of or ENTER again, the frame...
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...nalize the disc. If you have created a DVD menu (DVD-R/DVD-RW:VIDEO mode/ DVD+RW) You can be disabled on some DVD players. • Still images are using a DVD playback application. • The disc may not be played back, freezes for DCR-DVD92/ DVD602). 48 Photomovie • The disc cannot... be played back on some functions may be placed horizontally. 1 Insert a disc into the DVD drive of your computer. • You cannot play back procedure varies ...
...nalize the disc. If you have created a DVD menu (DVD-R/DVD-RW:VIDEO mode/ DVD+RW) You can be disabled on some DVD players. • Still images are using a DVD playback application. • The disc may not be played back, freezes for DCR-DVD92/ DVD602). 48 Photomovie • The disc cannot... be played back on some functions may be placed horizontally. 1 Insert a disc into the DVD drive of your computer. • You cannot play back procedure varies ...
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... A.SHUT OFF CALIBRATION TIME/LANGU. (p.69) CLOCK SET* AREA SET DST SET/SUMMERTIME LANGUAGE* Movie − − − − − 1) DCR-DVD92/DVD103/DVD602/DVD653 2) DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803 3) Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 Still Play/Edit − − − − − − −...
... A.SHUT OFF CALIBRATION TIME/LANGU. (p.69) CLOCK SET* AREA SET DST SET/SUMMERTIME LANGUAGE* Movie − − − − − 1) DCR-DVD92/DVD103/DVD602/DVD653 2) DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803 3) Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 Still Play/Edit − − − − − − −...
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... DCR-DVD92/DVD103/DVD602/DVD653 OFF Up to 20 × zoom is performed optically. 40 × Up to 20 × zoom is performed optically, and after that up to 40 × zoom is performed digitally. 60 800 × Up to 20 × zoom is performed optically, and after that, up to zoom greater than optical zoom magnification listed as below: (optical zoom) DCR-DVD92/DVD103...
... DCR-DVD92/DVD103/DVD602/DVD653 OFF Up to 20 × zoom is performed optically. 40 × Up to 20 × zoom is performed optically, and after that up to 40 × zoom is performed digitally. 60 800 × Up to 20 × zoom is performed optically, and after that, up to zoom greater than optical zoom magnification listed as below: (optical zoom) DCR-DVD92/DVD103...
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..., after you have set the NIGHTSHOT or NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to the next one in sequence when you can select the first picture for DCR-DVD92/ DVD602) See page 80. PICT. EFFECT (Picture effect) You can repeat the slide show ). MOSAIC • You can add special effects to pictures...
..., after you have set the NIGHTSHOT or NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to the next one in sequence when you can select the first picture for DCR-DVD92/ DVD602) See page 80. PICT. EFFECT (Picture effect) You can repeat the slide show ). MOSAIC • You can add special effects to pictures...