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... (p.20) or the ACCESS lamp (p.24) is on the model DCR-DVD403. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • Do not aim at dusk. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a USB cable etc., be copyrighted. Change the ...recorded without any problems. You cannot delete images once you insert the connector plug forcibly in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. If you record them on a DVD-R. 4 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (not supplied) for trial recording (p.13). • Compensation for video cameras and offers a ...
... (p.20) or the ACCESS lamp (p.24) is on the model DCR-DVD403. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • Do not aim at dusk. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a USB cable etc., be copyrighted. Change the ...recorded without any problems. You cannot delete images once you insert the connector plug forcibly in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. If you record them on a DVD-R. 4 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (not supplied) for trial recording (p.13). • Compensation for video cameras and offers a ...
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... the recording side (the opposite of the disc or your camcorder. If you carry or store the disc, put it in your camcorder, press firmly until it clicks. Notes on the ...the center out. Do not heat the disc or use 8cm DVD-Rs, 8cm DVDRWs and 8cm DVD+RWs only. Do not use Sony discs or discs with the supplied cleaning cloth. Otherwise you want...above may cause the unsatisfactory recording/playback or you use solvents such as benzine, cleaners intended for your DVD Handycam. * Depending on the printed side using that you may not be able to record or play ...
... the recording side (the opposite of the disc or your camcorder. If you carry or store the disc, put it in your camcorder, press firmly until it clicks. Notes on the ...the center out. Do not heat the disc or use 8cm DVD-Rs, 8cm DVDRWs and 8cm DVD+RWs only. Do not use Sony discs or discs with the supplied cleaning cloth. Otherwise you want...above may cause the unsatisfactory recording/playback or you use solvents such as benzine, cleaners intended for your DVD Handycam. * Depending on the printed side using that you may not be able to record or play ...
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...1ch surround recording) (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803)) 6 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 , and holding your DVD Handycam 10 Choosing a disc 13 Getting ...DVD player (Finalizing 30 Recording/Playback Recording 32 Playback 33 Functions 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 camcorder...
...1ch surround recording) (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803)) 6 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 , and holding your DVD Handycam 10 Choosing a disc 13 Getting ...DVD player (Finalizing 30 Recording/Playback Recording 32 Playback 33 Functions 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 camcorder...
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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 confi... 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-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 SET 56 Settings to adjust your camcorder...
... 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 confi... 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-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 SET 56 Settings to adjust your camcorder...
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... Enjoying with your camcorder (p.82). • 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 record images. In this manual, an 8cm DVD disc is a high capacity optical disc which enables ...you finalize** it. You can also create a DVD menu that it can be able to record on it again on your DVD Handycam Playing back the recorded disc on other DVD devices You can create your own DVD discs adding special effects or music to images using the ...
... Enjoying with your camcorder (p.82). • 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 record images. In this manual, an 8cm DVD disc is a high capacity optical disc which enables ...you finalize** it. You can also create a DVD menu that it can be able to record on it again on your DVD Handycam Playing back the recorded disc on other DVD devices You can create your own DVD discs adding special effects or music to images using the ...
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... of that you have following items supplied with your 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...
... of that you have following items supplied with your 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...
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...date and time will be set the date and time ([CLOCK SET], p23), the next time you turn on the power of the cap (DCR-DVD92/DVD602). 3 Hold your camcorder correctly. 1 Turn on the power by sliding the POWER switch in the center. Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your... camcorder To record or play back pictures 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 save battery power. ...
...date and time will be set the date and time ([CLOCK SET], p23), the next time you turn on the power of the cap (DCR-DVD92/DVD602). 3 Hold your camcorder correctly. 1 Turn on the power by sliding the POWER switch in the center. Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your... camcorder To record or play back pictures 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 save battery power. ...
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... Move the belt to the bottom of the disc until it further. • Be careful not to malfunction. *DCR-DVD92/DVD602 3 Set the disc with your camcorder (p.5). Set the disc with the label side facing out when using the cleaning cloth supplied with the recording side facing... melody sounds once, and the camcorder beeps. Then the opening or closing the disc cover, it may cause your camcorder to obstruct the operation with your camcorder, then press the center of the camcorder, then open it clicks. Step 7: Inserting a disc A new 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW is turned off.
... Move the belt to the bottom of the disc until it further. • Be careful not to malfunction. *DCR-DVD92/DVD602 3 Set the disc with your camcorder (p.5). Set the disc with the label side facing out when using the cleaning cloth supplied with the recording side facing... melody sounds once, and the camcorder beeps. Then the opening or closing the disc cover, it may cause your camcorder to obstruct the operation with your camcorder, then press the center of the camcorder, then open it clicks. Step 7: Inserting a disc A new 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW is turned off.
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...disappears from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to step 7. 5 Select the recording format for about 8 seconds. Touch , then proceed to use it . VR mode You can start recording on your camcorder (p.72). To remove the disc Perform steps 1 and 2 to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), ...[Format the disc? It may take some time to recognize the disc depending on the disc type and condition. DVD-R You can edit, delete...
...disappears from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to step 7. 5 Select the recording format for about 8 seconds. Touch , then proceed to use it . VR mode You can start recording on your camcorder (p.72). To remove the disc Perform steps 1 and 2 to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), ...[Format the disc? It may take some time to recognize the disc depending on the disc type and condition. DVD-R You can edit, delete...
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...with the devices you are using. • When you record pictures while toggling between 4:3 and 16:9 vary depending on the zoom position. • When recording on a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, the available recording time may appear rough depending on your TV (16:9/4:3) (p.42). • When viewing 16:9 ...the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803) By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode, you change the aspect ratio in the viewfinder. 26 when the POWER switch is set to light up the (Movie) lamp. To play back pictures after connecting your camcorder to a TV Set...
...with the devices you are using. • When you record pictures while toggling between 4:3 and 16:9 vary depending on the zoom position. • When recording on a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, the available recording time may appear rough depending on your TV (16:9/4:3) (p.42). • When viewing 16:9 ...the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803) By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode, you change the aspect ratio in the viewfinder. 26 when the POWER switch is set to light up the (Movie) lamp. To play back pictures after connecting your camcorder to a TV Set...
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... a DVD-RW disc formatted in steps 1 to 8 (p.16 to page 32. 1 Turn on the power. Now try recording During Easy Handycam operation • You cannot use the editing function (p.72). EASY button To cancel Easy Handycam Press EASY again. using your camcorder with automatic... settings Operate your camcorder with ease With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are automatically adjusted optimally, which frees you...
... a DVD-RW disc formatted in steps 1 to 8 (p.16 to page 32. 1 Turn on the power. Now try recording During Easy Handycam operation • You cannot use the editing function (p.72). EASY button To cancel Easy Handycam Press EASY again. using your camcorder with automatic... settings Operate your camcorder with ease With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are automatically adjusted optimally, which frees you...
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...disc to display images as thumbnails on your camcorder from running out of power during Easy Handycam operation. creating a photomovie to record. • If you finalize a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, you can finalize a disc easily. - using your camcorder with automatic settings (continued) Preparation for details...8226; Be sure to use the AC adaptor to the DC IN jack on a DVD player, etc (p.45). - Cancel Easy Handycam operation, then follow the steps shown on your camcorder and make sure the EASY lamp lights up the following options automatically. Connect the AC ...
...disc to display images as thumbnails on your camcorder from running out of power during Easy Handycam operation. creating a photomovie to record. • If you finalize a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, you can finalize a disc easily. - using your camcorder with automatic settings (continued) Preparation for details...8226; Be sure to use the AC adaptor to the DC IN jack on a DVD player, etc (p.45). - Cancel Easy Handycam operation, then follow the steps shown on your camcorder and make sure the EASY lamp lights up the following options automatically. Connect the AC ...
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...camcorder with the DVD player, etc. Deleting all the scenes after canceling Easy Handycam operation (p.51). • Note that you cannot recover a scene once you format the disc, the disc recovers recording used capacity and is reusable for finalizing. 5 Remove the disc from your camcorder... Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Easy Handycam- Touch the LCD screen in the following steps. [SETUP] [FORMAT] [YES] [YES] 31 If you want to reuse a DVD-RW to your camcorder.
...camcorder with the DVD player, etc. Deleting all the scenes after canceling Easy Handycam operation (p.51). • Note that you cannot recover a scene once you format the disc, the disc recovers recording used capacity and is reusable for finalizing. 5 Remove the disc from your camcorder... Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Easy Handycam- Touch the LCD screen in the following steps. [SETUP] [FORMAT] [YES] [YES] 31 If you want to reuse a DVD-RW to your camcorder.
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... the exposure for backlit subjects To adjust the exposure for DCR-DVD403/ DVD803) function (p.59). Flash effect may cause a malfunction. Therefore, do not cover the infrared port with your camcorder. * Dolby Digital 5.1 Creater compresses sound effectively while maintaining... high quality sound. To record an image brighter in bright places. This may be played back with DVD recorders/DVD players compatible with your fingers or...
... the exposure for backlit subjects To adjust the exposure for DCR-DVD403/ DVD803) function (p.59). Flash effect may cause a malfunction. Therefore, do not cover the infrared port with your camcorder. * Dolby Digital 5.1 Creater compresses sound effectively while maintaining... high quality sound. To record an image brighter in bright places. This may be played back with DVD recorders/DVD players compatible with your fingers or...
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...you finalize the disc, you finalize it again when you need to finalize the disc again after recording additional material on a DVD drive of a computer. - You need to finalize the disc in the following : HQ mode: less than 5 minutes SP mode: less... However, you play back the disc on other DVD players (DVD player/ DVD recorder etc.,) or the DVD-drive on the disc type. • Playback compatibility is space to create a DVD menu (p.45). - The finalizing procedure differs depending on your camcorder when you want to record. when recording time ...
...you finalize the disc, you finalize it again when you need to finalize the disc again after recording additional material on a DVD drive of a computer. - You need to finalize the disc in the following : HQ mode: less than 5 minutes SP mode: less... However, you play back the disc on other DVD players (DVD player/ DVD recorder etc.,) or the DVD-drive on the disc type. • Playback compatibility is space to create a DVD menu (p.45). - The finalizing procedure differs depending on your camcorder when you want to record. when recording time ...
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... setting, you can create a Photomovie to be finalized. 4 Touch [SET]. [FINALIZE] Step 2: Customizing a DVD menu What is added as the power source to prevent your camcorder. 2 Turn on the power by sliding the POWER switch down. 3 Insert the disc to view still images on other... DVD devices. When you create the DVD menu on your camcorder in a stable position. The shorter the amount of material recorded on the disc, the longer it takes for finalizing. •...
... setting, you can create a Photomovie to be finalized. 4 Touch [SET]. [FINALIZE] Step 2: Customizing a DVD menu What is added as the power source to prevent your camcorder. 2 Turn on the power by sliding the POWER switch down. 3 Insert the disc to view still images on other... DVD devices. When you create the DVD menu on your camcorder in a stable position. The shorter the amount of material recorded on the disc, the longer it takes for finalizing. •...
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...4 of the "steps for a few seconds while finalizing the disc. • You cannot view a Photomovie with the DVDR/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) discs on your camcorder. • After finalizing a disc, the disc indicator and the recording format are deleted. Finalizing restarts when you made the ...by other devices, the 21st and subsequent characters are displayed as shown below: DVD-R DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) DVD-RW (VR mode) DVD+RW 47 Finalizing starts. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC adaptor during finalizing. You cannot ...
...4 of the "steps for a few seconds while finalizing the disc. • You cannot view a Photomovie with the DVDR/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) discs on your camcorder. • After finalizing a disc, the disc indicator and the recording format are deleted. Finalizing restarts when you made the ...by other devices, the 21st and subsequent characters are displayed as shown below: DVD-R DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) DVD-RW (VR mode) DVD+RW 47 Finalizing starts. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC adaptor during finalizing. You cannot ...
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...57732; [UNFINALIZE]. 6 Touch [YES] [YES], then touch when [Completed.] appears. When using a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) disc (Unfinalizing) 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to light up the (Movie) or (Still) lamp. 3 Insert the fi...;nalized disc into your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC adaptor during operation. • A DVD menu and a Photomovie created during operation. • Do not apply shock or vibration to the recording screen. 50...
...57732; [UNFINALIZE]. 6 Touch [YES] [YES], then touch when [Completed.] appears. When using a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) disc (Unfinalizing) 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to light up the (Movie) or (Still) lamp. 3 Insert the fi...;nalized disc into your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC adaptor during operation. • A DVD menu and a Photomovie created during operation. • Do not apply shock or vibration to the recording screen. 50...
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... to the wall outlet. 6 Touch [YES] [YES], then touch when [Completed.] appears. • During the Easy Handycam operation (p.27), the screen in step 5 does not appear even if you insert a DVD-RW in your camcorder. Proceed to step 6. 5 Select the recording format for formatting differs depending on the disc type. 2 Turn on...
... to the wall outlet. 6 Touch [YES] [YES], then touch when [Completed.] appears. • During the Easy Handycam operation (p.27), the screen in step 5 does not appear even if you insert a DVD-RW in your camcorder. Proceed to step 6. 5 Select the recording format for formatting differs depending on the disc type. 2 Turn on...
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... basic settings (REC MODE/LCD/VF SET/USB SPEED, etc.) The default settings are marked with playback on DVD players or DVD drives (Finalizing)" (p.46). recordable time is applied for both sides. • Your camcorder has a VBR encoding system (p.12) so when you record an object that moves fast, the time available for...
... basic settings (REC MODE/LCD/VF SET/USB SPEED, etc.) The default settings are marked with playback on DVD players or DVD drives (Finalizing)" (p.46). recordable time is applied for both sides. • Your camcorder has a VBR encoding system (p.12) so when you record an object that moves fast, the time available for...