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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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Do not touch the recording side (the opposite of a disc. Do not use solvents such as benzine, cleaners intended for your DVD Handycam. * Depending on the place you bought, the disc has a mark. Notes on the LCD screen, open the disc cover and set the disc in water, ... message [C:13:] appears on use Sony discs or discs with the supplied cleaning cloth. About the disc • You can use a sharp-pointed tool, such as ball point pen. For dirt, clean the disc with a soft, dry cloth. Wipe the disc from your DVD Handycam. You cannot write on, or mark...
Do not touch the recording side (the opposite of a disc. Do not use solvents such as benzine, cleaners intended for your DVD Handycam. * Depending on the place you bought, the disc has a mark. Notes on the LCD screen, open the disc cover and set the disc in water, ... message [C:13:] appears on use Sony discs or discs with the supplied cleaning cloth. About the disc • You can use a sharp-pointed tool, such as ball point pen. For dirt, clean the disc with a soft, dry cloth. Wipe the disc from your DVD Handycam. You cannot write on, or mark...
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...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 a DVD player (Finalizing 30 Recording/Playback Recording 32 Playback 33 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 34 Recording To use zoom To record... sound with ease 29 Preparation for playing back on , and holding your camcorder with ease 27 Recording with ease 28 Playing back with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) To use the fl...
...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 a DVD player (Finalizing 30 Recording/Playback Recording 32 Playback 33 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 34 Recording To use zoom To record... sound with ease 29 Preparation for playing back on , and holding your camcorder with ease 27 Recording with ease 28 Playing back with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) To use the fl...
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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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...can also enjoy the Slide show that are recorded on a DVD player if you can play back still images one after another You can do with your DVD Handycam Preparing Recording Playing back on the DVD Handycam Playing back on an 8cm DVD* disc. A Slide show on the same disc. You ...can enjoy your DVD Handycam in ways that plays back still images, one after another using ...
...can also enjoy the Slide show that are recorded on a DVD player if you can play back still images one after another You can do with your DVD Handycam Preparing Recording Playing back on the DVD Handycam Playing back on an 8cm DVD* disc. A Slide show on the same disc. You ...can enjoy your DVD Handycam in ways that plays back still images, one after another using ...
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In this manual, an 8cm DVD disc is a high capacity optical disc which enables you to images using the Picture Package software supplied with your DVD Handycam Playing back the recorded disc on other DVD devices You can play back a disc on other DVD playback equipment (p.30, 44). ...finalizing a disc, you may not be played back on other DVD players or on the DVD drive of thumbnails (p.30, 44). 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...
In this manual, an 8cm DVD disc is a high capacity optical disc which enables you to images using the Picture Package software supplied with your DVD Handycam Playing back the recorded disc on other DVD devices You can play back a disc on other DVD playback equipment (p.30, 44). ...finalizing a disc, you may not be played back on other DVD players or on the DVD drive of thumbnails (p.30, 44). 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...
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... the recorded images without rewinding or fast forwarding. This feature enables your DVD Handycam (continued) DVD functions different from those of the recorded scenes. Transferring data to your computer at a faster rate. • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do with each of tape media Easy to record, then ...to your computer in accordance with your DVD Handycam to the scene being recorded. What you can do not support a computer connection....
... the recorded images without rewinding or fast forwarding. This feature enables your DVD Handycam (continued) DVD functions different from those of the recorded scenes. Transferring data to your computer at a faster rate. • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do with each of tape media Easy to record, then ...to your computer in accordance with your DVD Handycam to the scene being recorded. What you can do not support a computer connection....
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... when it . • Use Sony discs or discs with other players. (Video Recording mode) enables you to edit, such as follows. When you use a DVD-RW, you to a 4:3 TV which does not support 16:9 pictures, the picture will appear in your DVD Handycam. Also, formatting removes all images...you can play back the disc with your DVD Handycam Choosing a disc What kinds of disc can be recorded only once This kind of that disc. Examples of incompatible discs • 12cm DVD-R • 12cm DVD-RW • 12cm DVD+RW • DVD+R • DVD-RAM • DVD-ROM • CD • CD-R ...
... when it . • Use Sony discs or discs with other players. (Video Recording mode) enables you to edit, such as follows. When you use a DVD-RW, you to a 4:3 TV which does not support 16:9 pictures, the picture will appear in your DVD Handycam. Also, formatting removes all images...you can play back the disc with your DVD Handycam Choosing a disc What kinds of disc can be recorded only once This kind of that disc. Examples of incompatible discs • 12cm DVD-R • 12cm DVD-RW • 12cm DVD+RW • DVD+R • DVD-RAM • DVD-ROM • CD • CD-R ...
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The number in the DVD-ROM drive on DVD playback equipment that playback on your DVD Handycam (72) - - - Note that supports the VR mode. Disc type Recording movies and still images (28, 32) ...45) - 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 What you can do not finalize the disc 1) (44) - - - 2) Creating the...
The number in the DVD-ROM drive on DVD playback equipment that playback on your DVD Handycam (72) - - - Note that supports the VR mode. Disc type Recording movies and still images (28, 32) ...45) - 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 What you can do not finalize the disc 1) (44) - - - 2) Creating the...
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... disc for your purpose? I record them. Now, enjoy your DVD Handycam. * When you play back the disc on various DVD playback devices. What do you want to be compressed in 16:9 (p.26, 60) on a DVD+RW with a DVD player or a DVD recorder, they may appear to do not want to use one ...nalizing it ? Do you find the disc type that suits your purpose. And, you can play back the disc on various DVD playback devices. I do with your DVD Handycam How to choose a disc The figure below helps you to edit the disc, such as dividing or deleting images. Yes....
... disc for your purpose? I record them. Now, enjoy your DVD Handycam. * When you play back the disc on various DVD playback devices. What do you want to be compressed in 16:9 (p.26, 60) on a DVD+RW with a DVD player or a DVD recorder, they may appear to do not want to use one ...nalizing it ? Do you find the disc type that suits your purpose. And, you can play back the disc on various DVD playback devices. I do with your DVD Handycam How to choose a disc The figure below helps you to edit the disc, such as dividing or deleting images. Yes....
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... to malfunction. • After your camcorder (p.72). Proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? If not, remove the disc.] appears. However, the disc can start recording on the disc type and condition. DVD-R You can be displayed correctly depending on the condition of the disc. •...
... to malfunction. • After your camcorder (p.72). Proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? If not, remove the disc.] appears. However, the disc can start recording on the disc type and condition. DVD-R You can be displayed correctly depending on the condition of the disc. •...
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..., most of the arrow while pressing the green button in the center. If you set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation] appears. 27 using a DVD-RW disc formatted in Easy Handycam operation automatically when you from detailed adjustment. The EASY lamp turns off. • If you turn off the power without... mode, you cannot use some buttons or switches (p.28, 29), and some setup 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 automatic settings Easy...
..., most of the arrow while pressing the green button in the center. If you set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation] appears. 27 using a DVD-RW disc formatted in Easy Handycam operation automatically when you from detailed adjustment. The EASY lamp turns off. • If you turn off the power without... mode, you cannot use some buttons or switches (p.28, 29), and some setup 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 automatic settings Easy...
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... 50. 1 Place your camcorder and make sure the EASY lamp lights up the following options automatically. Easy Handycam - Cancel Easy Handycam operation, then follow the steps shown on a DVD player (Finalizing) With Easy Handycam operation, your DVD Handycam sets up . Connect the AC Adaptor to display images as thumbnails on your camcorder with automatic settings (continued...
... 50. 1 Place your camcorder and make sure the EASY lamp lights up the following options automatically. Easy Handycam - Cancel Easy Handycam operation, then follow the steps shown on a DVD player (Finalizing) With Easy Handycam operation, your DVD Handycam sets up . Connect the AC Adaptor to display images as thumbnails on your camcorder with automatic settings (continued...
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... in the following steps. Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Easy Handycam- Refer also to record in VR mode, format the disc after playback (format) (DVD-RW:VIDEO mode/DVD+RW) If you format the disc, the disc recovers recording used capacity and is reusable for fi...
... in the following steps. Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Easy Handycam- Refer also to record in VR mode, format the disc after playback (format) (DVD-RW:VIDEO mode/DVD+RW) If you format the disc, the disc recovers recording used capacity and is reusable for fi...
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... 6. 5 Select the recording format for formatting differs depending on the disc type. 2 Turn on a recording format, see page 13. The procedure for a DVD-RW, then touch . Use a new disc. 4 Touch [FORMAT]. If you have finalized the disc, the previous records on finalizing.... 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, and do not disconnect the AC adaptor during formatting. • When you have fi...
... 6. 5 Select the recording format for formatting differs depending on the disc type. 2 Turn on a recording format, see page 13. The procedure for a DVD-RW, then touch . Use a new disc. 4 Touch [FORMAT]. If you have finalized the disc, the previous records on finalizing.... 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, and do not disconnect the AC adaptor during formatting. • When you have fi...
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... . • A slight difference may occur from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode) When you divided it was in the Playlist. The playback of the selected movie.
... . • A slight difference may occur from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode) When you divided it was in the Playlist. The playback of the selected movie.
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.... 6 Touch [YES]. The selected scene is marked with . 3 Touch the (Playlist) tab [EDIT]. 4 Touch [ERASE]. 5 Select the scene to be moved. Editing on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode) The selected scene is marked with movies added into a Playlist. 3 Touch the (Playlist) tab [EDIT]. 4 Touch [MOVE]. 5 Select the scene to...
.... 6 Touch [YES]. The selected scene is marked with . 3 Touch the (Playlist) tab [EDIT]. 4 Touch [ERASE]. 5 Select the scene to be moved. Editing on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode) The selected scene is marked with movies added into a Playlist. 3 Touch the (Playlist) tab [EDIT]. 4 Touch [MOVE]. 5 Select the scene to...
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... camcorders, such as ones shot using a digital still camera and then copied to a computer can not be converted from still images to playback. Editing on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode) 77 A list of the scenes added in the Playlist appears. 4 Touch the image from which you want to a Photomovie. Playing the Playlist...
... camcorders, such as ones shot using a digital still camera and then copied to a computer can not be converted from still images to playback. Editing on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode) 77 A list of the scenes added in the Playlist appears. 4 Touch the image from which you want to a Photomovie. Playing the Playlist...
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... the playlist exceeding 999 scenes. • You cannot add still images in a Playlist due to prevent the battery from wearing out in Easy Handycam operation (p.27) • The DVD+RW has been finalized. Data protected • The disc has been protected with the copy protection signal. Copy inhibit • You cannot...
... the playlist exceeding 999 scenes. • You cannot add still images in a Playlist due to prevent the battery from wearing out in Easy Handycam operation (p.27) • The DVD+RW has been finalized. Data protected • The disc has been protected with the copy protection signal. Copy inhibit • You cannot...
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... VCR 78 Copyright 4, 80, 86, 104 Counter 39 D DATA CODE 67 DATE/TIME 68 DC IN jack 17 DC plug 17 DEMO MODE 64 DIGITAL ZOOM 60 Disc cover OPEN switch...... 24 DISC REMAIN 68 DISC SET 65 Disc title 46, 65 DISP/BATT INFO.... 21, 22, 37 Display indicators .......... 39..., 40 DISP OUTPUT 68 Dubbing 79 DVD menu 45 D.EFFECT (Digital effect 63 E EASY button 27 Easy Handycam operation ... 27 Edit 72 EXPOSURE 57, 94 EXT SUR MIC 66 F FADER 63, 95 FILE NO. (File number) ...... 62 Finalize...
... VCR 78 Copyright 4, 80, 86, 104 Counter 39 D DATA CODE 67 DATE/TIME 68 DC IN jack 17 DC plug 17 DEMO MODE 64 DIGITAL ZOOM 60 Disc cover OPEN switch...... 24 DISC REMAIN 68 DISC SET 65 Disc title 46, 65 DISP/BATT INFO.... 21, 22, 37 Display indicators .......... 39..., 40 DISP OUTPUT 68 Dubbing 79 DVD menu 45 D.EFFECT (Digital effect 63 E EASY button 27 Easy Handycam operation ... 27 Edit 72 EXPOSURE 57, 94 EXT SUR MIC 66 F FADER 63, 95 FILE NO. (File number) ...... 62 Finalize...