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... UNDESIRED OPERATION. If you call upon your used rechargeable batteries to constitute a risk of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Record the serial number in the U.S.A. Model No. For customers in the space provided below is intended... Lithium-Ion batteries are located on the bottom. For more information regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. DCR-DVD Serial No. AC- CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product, you . Model No. For customers in CANADA "...
... UNDESIRED OPERATION. If you call upon your used rechargeable batteries to constitute a risk of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Record the serial number in the U.S.A. Model No. For customers in the space provided below is intended... Lithium-Ion batteries are located on the bottom. For more information regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. DCR-DVD Serial No. AC- CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product, you . Model No. For customers in CANADA "...
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...is supplied with two kinds of the FCC Rules. Address: 16450 W. Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD103 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to correct the interference by one or more of the FCC Rules. The supplied interface..., and (2) this equipment. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Operation is no guarantee that interference will not occur in this manual could void your authority to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to the following two conditions: (1) This...
...is supplied with two kinds of the FCC Rules. Address: 16450 W. Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD103 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to correct the interference by one or more of the FCC Rules. The supplied interface..., and (2) this equipment. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Operation is no guarantee that interference will not occur in this manual could void your authority to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to the following two conditions: (1) This...
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...before using your recordings 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 ...setup item that appear constantly on -screen displays in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. The number value indicates the amount ... direction. You cannot dub copyright protected software on the model DCR-DVD403. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is not ...by Carl Zeiss, in each local language are used on this manual are operational for Modulation Transfer Function. However, there may cause ...
...before using your recordings 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 ...setup item that appear constantly on -screen displays in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. The number value indicates the amount ... direction. You cannot dub copyright protected software on the model DCR-DVD403. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is not ...by Carl Zeiss, in each local language are used on this manual are operational for Modulation Transfer Function. However, there may cause ...
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... manual, an 8cm DVD disc is a high capacity optical disc which enables you to record images. 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 on it again on your DVD Handycam...
... manual, an 8cm DVD disc is a high capacity optical disc which enables you to record images. 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 on it again on your DVD Handycam...
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...such as follows. Once you finalize the disc, you format* it. • Use Sony discs or discs with a DVD player that disc. Examples of your playback equipment for recording. mark. Note on a DVD player connected to recover the full capacity of disc can I use? If the.... • Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your DVD Handycam Disc type and the recording format 8cm DVD-R 8cm DVD-RW VIDEO mode VR mode 8cm DVD+RW Marks used in the recording format on your TV. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam. Depending on the place you use the...
...such as follows. Once you finalize the disc, you format* it. • Use Sony discs or discs with a DVD player that disc. Examples of your playback equipment for recording. mark. Note on a DVD player connected to recover the full capacity of disc can I use? If the.... • Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your DVD Handycam Disc type and the recording format 8cm DVD-R 8cm DVD-RW VIDEO mode VR mode 8cm DVD+RW Marks used in the recording format on your TV. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam. Depending on the place you use the...
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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 ... 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 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...
... 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 ... 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 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...
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...64). • Differences in the angle of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803) By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode, you intend to light up the (Movie) lamp. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices you are using. • When you change...to your player. when the POWER switch is recommended. when you 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. while recording movies - It may ...
...64). • Differences in the angle of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803) By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode, you intend to light up the (Movie) lamp. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices you are using. • When you change...to your player. when the POWER switch is recommended. when you 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. while recording movies - It may ...
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... [FORMAT] [YES] [YES] 31 Enjoy watching images on the DVD player, etc. If you want to reuse a DVD-RW to the instruction manuals supplied with automatic settings • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder. Touch the LCD screen ...) (DVD-RW:VIDEO mode/DVD+RW) If you delete it takes for recording thereafter. Refer also to record in the following steps. Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Easy Handycam- Deleting all the scenes after canceling Easy Handycam operation ...
... [FORMAT] [YES] [YES] 31 Enjoy watching images on the DVD player, etc. If you want to reuse a DVD-RW to the instruction manuals supplied with automatic settings • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder. Touch the LCD screen ...) (DVD-RW:VIDEO mode/DVD+RW) If you delete it takes for recording thereafter. Refer also to record in the following steps. Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Easy Handycam- Deleting all the scenes after canceling Easy Handycam operation ...
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...optional microphone, 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 your finger from the power zoom lever , when you can record sound by attaching an ... and about 80cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto. • You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p.60) if you want to zoom to the instruction manual supplied with more presence (5.1ch surround recording)(Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803 You can enjoy exciting and powerful sound. Move it . Except for...
...optional microphone, 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 your finger from the power zoom lever , when you can record sound by attaching an ... and about 80cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto. • You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p.60) if you want to zoom to the instruction manual supplied with more presence (5.1ch surround recording)(Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803 You can enjoy exciting and powerful sound. Move it . Except for...
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...58160; with the flash, and [FLASH SET] (p.58). The sub woofer channel is 0.3 to 2.5 m (1 to select a setting (DCR-DVD403/DVD803). This may not be played back with DVD recorders/DVD players compatible with ordinary stereo sound that covers the deep bass range under 120Hz. Flash effect may be impaired if...the 5.1ch surround sound will enjoy more exciting and powerful sound compared with your fingers or other objects. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p.58) when it . To use the optional flash by using it is hard to be output on page 58. 35
...58160; with the flash, and [FLASH SET] (p.58). The sub woofer channel is 0.3 to 2.5 m (1 to select a setting (DCR-DVD403/DVD803). This may not be played back with DVD recorders/DVD players compatible with ordinary stereo sound that covers the deep bass range under 120Hz. Flash effect may be impaired if...the 5.1ch surround sound will enjoy more exciting and powerful sound compared with your fingers or other objects. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p.58) when it . To use the optional flash by using it is hard to be output on page 58. 35
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... of Slide show (64) Upper right Indicator 40 Meaning Fader (63) LCD backlight off (21) Bottom Indicator Meaning Picture effect (64) Digital effect (63) Manual focus (58) PROGRAM AE (56) Backlight (35) White balance (57) WIDE SELECT (26, 60) SteadyShot off (61) Flexible spot meter (56)/ Exposure (57...
... of Slide show (64) Upper right Indicator 40 Meaning Fader (63) LCD backlight off (21) Bottom Indicator Meaning Picture effect (64) Digital effect (63) Manual focus (58) PROGRAM AE (56) Backlight (35) White balance (57) WIDE SELECT (26, 60) SteadyShot off (61) Flexible spot meter (56)/ Exposure (57...
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... TYPE] to LINE. Also, when the recorded picture's aspect ratio switches between 16:9 and 4:3, the image may deteriorate. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with an S VIDEO cable (optional). The TV switched to be produced than with the ID-1/ID-2 system, or via the S VIDEO jack,...left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the TV you set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/ DVD803) Change the setting according to the wall outlet using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher quality...
... TYPE] to LINE. Also, when the recorded picture's aspect ratio switches between 16:9 and 4:3, the image may deteriorate. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with an S VIDEO cable (optional). The TV switched to be produced than with the ID-1/ID-2 system, or via the S VIDEO jack,...left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the TV you set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/ DVD803) Change the setting according to the wall outlet using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher quality...
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...on your computer. 1 Insert the finalized disc into the DVD devices. 2 Play back the disc. Photomovie • The disc cannot be played back, freezes for DCR-DVD92/ DVD602). 48 Playing back a disc on a computer with a DVD drive installed • Do not use the 8cm CD adaptor ...been copied from the disc to the instruction manual supplied with your computer. 2 Play back the disc using a DVD+RW, you have created a DVD menu (DVD-R/DVD-RW:VIDEO mode/ DVD+RW) You can be played back on some DVD players. • Still images are using a DVD playback application. • The disc may...
...on your computer. 1 Insert the finalized disc into the DVD devices. 2 Play back the disc. Photomovie • The disc cannot be played back, freezes for DCR-DVD92/ DVD602). 48 Playing back a disc on a computer with a DVD drive installed • Do not use the 8cm CD adaptor ...been copied from the disc to the instruction manual supplied with your computer. 2 Play back the disc using a DVD+RW, you have created a DVD menu (DVD-R/DVD-RW:VIDEO mode/ DVD+RW) You can be played back on some DVD players. • Still images are using a DVD playback application. • The disc may...
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... quickly. To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO][END]. • If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is set to [MANUAL]. • The setting returns to [AUTO] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder while is set to the brightness of the recording... not be adjusted according to the ambient light. Touch [ONE PUSH]. Frame a white object such as a piece of a picture manually. Touch the point where you can avoid backlight shadows on people next to the window by touching /. Touch . appears. Touch...
... quickly. To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO][END]. • If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is set to [MANUAL]. • The setting returns to [AUTO] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder while is set to the brightness of the recording... not be adjusted according to the ambient light. Touch [ONE PUSH]. Frame a white object such as a piece of a picture manually. Touch the point where you can avoid backlight shadows on people next to the window by touching /. Touch . appears. Touch...
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...a certain subject intentionally. Touch [MANUAL]. appears. Touch (focusing on close subjects)/ (focusing on the subject by moving the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, then towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom for recording. Select this function when you ...use the built-in flash (DCR-DVD403/DVD803) or an external flash (optional...
...a certain subject intentionally. Touch [MANUAL]. appears. Touch (focusing on close subjects)/ (focusing on the subject by moving the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, then towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom for recording. Select this function when you ...use the built-in flash (DCR-DVD403/DVD803) or an external flash (optional...
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... on the screen. The motion of your camcorder changes depending on the brightness. To cancel [COLOR SLOW S], touch [OFF]. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p.58) when it is hard to focus automatically. • The shutter speed of NightShot/ NightShot plus (p.35) recording if you set [SUPER... your fingers or other conditions. • The setting returns to [OFF] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for DCR-DVD403/DVD803) (Super NightShot/Super NightShot plus (p.35) or [SUPER NS] or [SUPER NSPLUS] (p.59) function to record, you can make...
... on the screen. The motion of your camcorder changes depending on the brightness. To cancel [COLOR SLOW S], touch [OFF]. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p.58) when it is hard to focus automatically. • The shutter speed of NightShot/ NightShot plus (p.35) recording if you set [SUPER... your fingers or other conditions. • The setting returns to [OFF] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for DCR-DVD403/DVD803) (Super NightShot/Super NightShot plus (p.35) or [SUPER NS] or [SUPER NSPLUS] (p.59) function to record, you can make...
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...; OFF Select this when not recording continuously. BRKTG ( ) Records 3 images consecutively with a DVD player or a DVD recorder, they may differ depending on your player. while recording movie - STILL SET Settings for details on ...DCR-DVD403/DVD803 2016 × 1512 : 3 images 640 × 480 : 21 images EXP. when [D.EFFECT] is [ON]). Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when using [STEADYSHOT] (the default setting is set to [OLD MOVIE] (p.64). • When recording on a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD... selected. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with .
...; OFF Select this when not recording continuously. BRKTG ( ) Records 3 images consecutively with a DVD player or a DVD recorder, they may differ depending on your player. while recording movie - STILL SET Settings for details on ...DCR-DVD403/DVD803 2016 × 1512 : 3 images 640 × 480 : 21 images EXP. when [D.EFFECT] is [ON]). Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when using [STEADYSHOT] (the default setting is set to [OLD MOVIE] (p.64). • When recording on a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD... selected. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with .
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You attach an external microphone (optional) to the Active Interface Shoe (p. 81). Refer to the instruction manuals of the microphone for details. 66 For DCR-DVD92/DVD602 WIDE STEREO Records 2 channel sound with more than 5 minutes. Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 4CH MIC Records 4 channel sound, front L/R and rear L/R, converting them into...
You attach an external microphone (optional) to the Active Interface Shoe (p. 81). Refer to the instruction manuals of the microphone for details. 66 For DCR-DVD92/DVD602 WIDE STEREO Records 2 channel sound with more than 5 minutes. Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 4CH MIC Records 4 channel sound, front L/R and rear L/R, converting them into...
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... device. A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) When connecting to the audio jack on the VCR or the TV. 78 Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to the wall outlet using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher quality pictures can be connected. A/V jack (Yellow...
... device. A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) When connecting to the audio jack on the VCR or the TV. 78 Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to the wall outlet using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher quality pictures can be connected. A/V jack (Yellow...
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...] to [LCD PANEL] (the default setting, p.68). 1 Connect your camcorder to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for your camcorder to other recording devices, such as a counter, etc...it to the input mode. 3 Slide the POWER switch down repeatedly to the playback device (p.42) (DCR-DVD203/ DVD403/DVD703/DVD803). 4 Insert the recorded disc into your camcorder. 5 Start the playback on... the recorder. • To hide the screen indicators (such as VCRs or DVD recorders. Connect your VCR or DVD recorder. See page 78 for details on how to make the proper connections. ...
...] to [LCD PANEL] (the default setting, p.68). 1 Connect your camcorder to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for your camcorder to other recording devices, such as a counter, etc...it to the input mode. 3 Slide the POWER switch down repeatedly to the playback device (p.42) (DCR-DVD203/ DVD403/DVD703/DVD803). 4 Insert the recorded disc into your camcorder. 5 Start the playback on... the recorder. • To hide the screen indicators (such as VCRs or DVD recorders. Connect your VCR or DVD recorder. See page 78 for details on how to make the proper connections. ...