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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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... location nearest you. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of optical instruments with this product. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are located on the bottom. DCR-DVD Serial No. Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers...for the FCC related matters only. This symbol is for future reference. You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in hazardous radiation exposure. Read this first Before operating...
... location nearest you. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of optical instruments with this product. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are located on the bottom. DCR-DVD Serial No. Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers...for the FCC related matters only. This symbol is for future reference. You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in hazardous radiation exposure. Read this first Before operating...
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These points are based on the model DCR-DVD403. You cannot dub copyright protected software on the LCD ...the picture and sound are recorded without any problems. You cannot delete images once you record them on a DVD-R. 4 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (not supplied) for trial recording (p.13). • Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be... your camcorder to another device with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Read this first (continued) • To prevent discs from being broken or...
These points are based on the model DCR-DVD403. You cannot dub copyright protected software on the LCD ...the picture and sound are recorded without any problems. You cannot delete images once you record them on a DVD-R. 4 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (not supplied) for trial recording (p.13). • Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be... your camcorder to another device with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Read this first (continued) • To prevent discs from being broken or...
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..., etc. Use the discs 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 ball point pen. Care and storage of the discs...on the place you do not touch the ink until it in a humid place. • When you may cause a malfunction of the disc or your DVD Handycam. * Depending on the surface of the audio and video output may deteriorate. • Clean the disc with a soft cloth slightly moistened in its edge...
..., etc. Use the discs 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 ball point pen. Care and storage of the discs...on the place you do not touch the ink until it in a humid place. • When you may cause a malfunction of the disc or your DVD Handycam. * Depending on the surface of the audio and video output may deteriorate. • Clean the disc with a soft cloth slightly moistened in its edge...
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...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 recording/playback, etc 34 Recording To use zoom To record sound with automatic settings Operate your camcorder...24 Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803 26 Easy Handycam - Table of Contents Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you can do with your DVD Handycam 10 Choosing a disc 13 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 16 Step 2: ...
...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 recording/playback, etc 34 Recording To use zoom To record sound with automatic settings Operate your camcorder...24 Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803 26 Easy Handycam - Table of Contents Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you can do with your DVD Handycam 10 Choosing a disc 13 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 16 Step 2: ...
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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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A VISUAL INDEX screen that are recorded on the same disc. Using your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam records images on an 8cm DVD* disc. You can also enjoy the Slide show function. You can enjoy your DVD Handycam in ways that shows the disc contents at a glance Movies and still images are ... those of other media. You can find the desired scene quickly using the Slide show on a DVD player if you can do with your DVD Handycam Preparing Recording Playing back on the DVD Handycam Playing back on DVD players (Finalize** the disc) 10 (p.16) (p.28, 32) (p.29, 33) (p.30, 44)...
A VISUAL INDEX screen that are recorded on the same disc. Using your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam records images on an 8cm DVD* disc. You can also enjoy the Slide show function. You can enjoy your DVD Handycam in ways that shows the disc contents at a glance Movies and still images are ... those of other media. You can find the desired scene quickly using the Slide show on a DVD player if you can do with your DVD Handycam Preparing Recording Playing back on the DVD Handycam Playing back on DVD players (Finalize** the disc) 10 (p.16) (p.28, 32) (p.29, 33) (p.30, 44)...
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... an 8cm DVD disc is a high capacity optical disc which enables you to record on it . You can also create a DVD menu that it can be able to record images. After finalizing a disc, you may not be played back on other DVD players or on the DVD drive of ...or music to images using the Picture Package software supplied with 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 Disc) is described as a "disc." ** Finalizing...
... an 8cm DVD disc is a high capacity optical disc which enables you to record on it . You can also create a DVD menu that it can be able to record images. After finalizing a disc, you may not be played back on other DVD players or on the DVD drive of ...or music to images using the Picture Package software supplied with 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 Disc) is described as a "disc." ** Finalizing...
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...system that suits each of tape media Easy to record, then to play back recordings without rewinding or fast forwarding. If 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.... What you can do not support a computer connection. Transferring data to your computer at a faster rate. • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do ...
...system that suits each of tape media Easy to record, then to play back recordings without rewinding or fast forwarding. If 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.... What you can do not support a computer connection. Transferring data to your computer at a faster rate. • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do ...
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...can I use in 4:3 ratio when it . • Use Sony discs or discs with a has a mark. The kinds of disc that supports VR mode. • Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. mark. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam Choosing a disc What kinds of that disc. When you use the... back under the above condition. • Refer to the specifications of your DVD Handycam are as deleting or dividing scenes, the material you have recorded on DVD-RWs has wide compatibility with a DVD player that you can play back the disc with other players. (Video Recording mode) ...
...can I use in 4:3 ratio when it . • Use Sony discs or discs with a has a mark. The kinds of disc that supports VR mode. • Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. mark. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam Choosing a disc What kinds of that disc. When you use the... back under the above condition. • Refer to the specifications of your DVD Handycam are as deleting or dividing scenes, the material you have recorded on DVD-RWs has wide compatibility with a DVD player that you can play back the disc with other players. (Video Recording mode) ...
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...not be guaranteed. Choosing a disc (continued) Do the features differ according to playback these discs in the DVD-ROM drive on your DVD Handycam (72) - - - What you can do not finalize the disc 1) (44) - - - 2) ...; - Recording additional scenes after finalizing the disc (50) - 3) 4) Using the disc repeatedly by Sony DVD Handycam are designed to record additional material appears (p.50). 14 Transferring recorded scenes to your computer and editing them (82) ...
...not be guaranteed. Choosing a disc (continued) Do the features differ according to playback these discs in the DVD-ROM drive on your DVD Handycam (72) - - - What you can do not finalize the disc 1) (44) - - - 2) ...; - Recording additional scenes after finalizing the disc (50) - 3) 4) Using the disc repeatedly by Sony DVD Handycam are designed to record additional material appears (p.50). 14 Transferring recorded scenes to your computer and editing them (82) ...
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...I want to use one disc repeatedly. And, you play back the disc on a DVD+RW with a DVD player or a DVD recorder, they may appear to be compressed in the lengthwise direction. 15 Yes. Now, enjoy your DVD Handycam. * When you can play back the disc without finalizing it ? I record ...them. No. I want to delete images once I do with the disc after recording on various DVD playback devices. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam How to choose a disc The figure below helps you find the disc type that suits your purpose? And, ...
...I want to use one disc repeatedly. And, you play back the disc on a DVD+RW with a DVD player or a DVD recorder, they may appear to be compressed in the lengthwise direction. 15 Yes. Now, enjoy your DVD Handycam. * When you can play back the disc without finalizing it ? I record ...them. No. I want to delete images once I do with the disc after recording on various DVD playback devices. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam How to choose a disc The figure below helps you find the disc type that suits your purpose? And, ...
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...Operating Guide (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. The number in the parentheses indicates the number 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...
...Operating Guide (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. The number in the parentheses indicates the number 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...
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... your camcorder, the current date and time will be displayed on the power by sliding the POWER switch in the center. When using it for DCR-DVD92/DVD602). • After you have set the POWER switch to save battery power. ([A.SHUT OFF], p.69). Green button MODE 4 Ensure a good grip, then fasten... the arrow until the respective lamp lights up to OFF (CHG). • At the time of purchase, the power will be set to edit them (DVD-RW: VR mode only) CHG 20 To turn off automatically if you leave your camcorder correctly. 1 Turn on the LCD screen for a few seconds. Lens...
... your camcorder, the current date and time will be displayed on the power by sliding the POWER switch in the center. When using it for DCR-DVD92/DVD602). • After you have set the POWER switch to save battery power. ([A.SHUT OFF], p.69). Green button MODE 4 Ensure a good grip, then fasten... the arrow until the respective lamp lights up to OFF (CHG). • At the time of purchase, the power will be set to edit them (DVD-RW: VR mode only) CHG 20 To turn off automatically if you leave your camcorder correctly. 1 Turn on the LCD screen for a few seconds. Lens...
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... the power of the arrow (OPEN ). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on . • You can remove the disc when a power source is connected to malfunction. *DCR-DVD92/DVD602 3 Set the disc with your camcorder (p.5). After the beeps stop, the disc cover opens slightly automatically. Set the disc with the label side... facing out when using the cleaning cloth supplied with the recording side or pickup lens. Step 7: Inserting a disc A new 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW is turned off.
... the power of the arrow (OPEN ). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on . • You can remove the disc when a power source is connected to malfunction. *DCR-DVD92/DVD602 3 Set the disc with your camcorder (p.5). After the beeps stop, the disc cover opens slightly automatically. Set the disc with the label side... facing out when using the cleaning cloth supplied with the recording side or pickup lens. Step 7: Inserting a disc A new 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW is turned off.
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...mode when you finalize it and information on the DVD-RW or the DVD+RW. • Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor while formatting. Touch , then proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? Cannot edit in ...Camcorder VIDEO VR OK VIDEO mode You can start recording on previously recorded areas appears for a DVD-RW, and touch . It may take some time to recognize ...
...mode when you finalize it and information on the DVD-RW or the DVD+RW. • Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor while formatting. Touch , then proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? Cannot edit in ...Camcorder VIDEO VR OK VIDEO mode You can start recording on previously recorded areas appears for a DVD-RW, and touch . It may take some time to recognize ...
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...a TV Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according 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 change the aspect ratio in the following situations. - To play back images on... a DVD player or a DVD recorder The way you record pictures while toggling between 4:3 and 16:9 vary depending on the zoom position. • When recording on the LCD screen. It may appear rough depending on a wide ...
...a TV Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according 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 change the aspect ratio in the following situations. - To play back images on... a DVD player or a DVD recorder The way you record pictures while toggling between 4:3 and 16:9 vary depending on the zoom position. • When recording on the LCD screen. It may appear rough depending on a wide ...
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...EASY lamp turns off. • If you turn off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder with VIDEO mode. • When using a DVD-RW disc formatted in Easy Handycam operation automatically when you from detailed adjustment. using your camcorder with automatic settings Operate your...items (p.54). • 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 ease With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are automatically adjusted optimally, which frees you...
...EASY lamp turns off. • If you turn off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder with VIDEO mode. • When using a DVD-RW disc formatted in Easy Handycam operation automatically when you from detailed adjustment. using your camcorder with automatic settings Operate your...items (p.54). • 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 ease With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are automatically adjusted optimally, which frees you...
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...camcorder from running out of power during Easy Handycam operation. using your camcorder with automatic settings (continued) Preparation for details. 30 Cancel Easy Handycam operation, then follow the steps shown on a DVD player (Finalizing) With Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder. See "Step7: Inserting ...to the DC IN jack on a DVD player, etc (p.45). - Easy Handycam - creating a DVD menu to customize the settings above and finalize a disc, cancel Easy Handycam operation, then finalize the disc normally (p.44). • A DVD-R cannot be finalized. When...
...camcorder from running out of power during Easy Handycam operation. using your camcorder with automatic settings (continued) Preparation for details. 30 Cancel Easy Handycam operation, then follow the steps shown on a DVD player (Finalizing) With Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder. See "Step7: Inserting ...to the DC IN jack on a DVD player, etc (p.45). - Easy Handycam - creating a DVD menu to customize the settings above and finalize a disc, cancel Easy Handycam operation, then finalize the disc normally (p.44). • A DVD-R cannot be finalized. When...