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...model and serial numbers are recyclable. Record the serial number in the U.S.A. DCR-DVD Serial No. The number below . You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ ...Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. For more information regarding this product will increase eye hazard. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of optical instruments with this product. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING ...
...model and serial numbers are recyclable. Record the serial number in the U.S.A. DCR-DVD Serial No. The number below . You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ ...Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. For more information regarding this product will increase eye hazard. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of optical instruments with this product. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING ...
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... occur in a residential installation. View finder LCD screen Battery 3 Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD403 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies ... the equipment into an outlet on use Your camcorder is subject to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD103 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. The supplied interface cable must accept any interference received, including interference that to which can radiate...
... occur in a residential installation. View finder LCD screen Battery 3 Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD403 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies ... the equipment into an outlet on use Your camcorder is subject to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD103 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. The supplied interface cable must accept any interference received, including interference that to which can radiate...
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.... Take pictures of the sun only in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. To view your camcorder .... These points are used on this manual are based on the model DCR-DVD403. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be copyrighted. However, there... provided, even if recording or playback is on: − to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder. − to apply mechanical shock or...., be contrary to the copyright laws. If you record them on a DVD-R. 4 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (not supplied) for trial recording (p.13). • Compensation for ...
.... Take pictures of the sun only in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. To view your camcorder .... These points are used on this manual are based on the model DCR-DVD403. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be copyrighted. However, there... provided, even if recording or playback is on: − to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder. − to apply mechanical shock or...., be contrary to the copyright laws. If you record them on a DVD-R. 4 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (not supplied) for trial recording (p.13). • Compensation for ...
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...: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: Charging the battery pack 17 Step 3: Turning the power on a DVD player (Finalizing 30 Recording/Playback Recording...
...: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: Charging the battery pack 17 Step 3: Turning the power on a DVD player (Finalizing 30 Recording/Playback Recording...
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...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 functions Checking/...Deleting the last scene (Review/Review deleting 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...
...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 functions Checking/...Deleting the last scene (Review/Review deleting 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...
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 87 Warning indicators and messages 101 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 105 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 107 Maintenance and precautions 109 Using the Strap Belt as a wrist strap 113 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 113 Specifications 114 Index...117 9
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 87 Warning indicators and messages 101 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 105 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 107 Maintenance and precautions 109 Using the Strap Belt as a wrist strap 113 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 113 Specifications 114 Index...117 9
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...battery pack (1) (p.18) NP-FP50: Except 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... supplied with your camcorder. Lens cap (1) (p.20) (DCR-DVD92/DVD602) 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)...
...battery pack (1) (p.18) NP-FP50: Except 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... supplied with your camcorder. Lens cap (1) (p.20) (DCR-DVD92/DVD602) 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)...
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... to set it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet using the power cord. Getting Started Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery after attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series) (p.107) to connect the AC Adaptor. Open the DC IN jack cover to your camcorder. MODE ON OFF... (CHG) POWER CHG 5 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. DC IN jack cover Match the mark on the...
... to set it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet using the power cord. Getting Started Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery after attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series) (p.107) to connect the AC Adaptor. Open the DC IN jack cover to your camcorder. MODE ON OFF... (CHG) POWER CHG 5 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. DC IN jack cover Match the mark on the...
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...the direction of the arrow while pressing down the Projection in this case. When storing the battery pack Use up the battery pack completely if you use a fully charged battery pack. 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...
...the direction of the arrow while pressing down the Projection in this case. When storing the battery pack Use up the battery pack completely if you use a fully charged battery pack. 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...
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...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 DCR-DVD203/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 . On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG). • The CHG (charge...
...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 DCR-DVD203/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 . On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG). • The CHG (charge...
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...up to (Movie) or (Still), the lens cover opens up . When using it for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power. ([A.SHUT OFF], p.69). ON OFF (CHG) POWER (Movie): To record movies (Still): To record still ...images (Play/Edit): To 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, the current date .... 1 Turn on the power of the arrow until the respective lamp lights up (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602). • After you have set the date and time ([CLOCK SET], p23), the...
...up to (Movie) or (Still), the lens cover opens up . When using it for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power. ([A.SHUT OFF], p.69). ON OFF (CHG) POWER (Movie): To record movies (Still): To record still ...images (Play/Edit): To 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, the current date .... 1 Turn on the power of the arrow until the respective lamp lights up (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602). • After you have set the date and time ([CLOCK SET], p23), the...
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Viewfinder Extend the viewfinder until disappears. • See [LCD/VF SET] - [LCD BRIGHT] (p.66) to save battery power. To darken the LCD screen Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO until it clicks. 90 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder • ... the LCD screen. • If you open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the picture seen on the LCD screen is clear. • You can close it with the LCD screen side facing out. Viewfi...
Viewfinder Extend the viewfinder until disappears. • See [LCD/VF SET] - [LCD BRIGHT] (p.66) to save battery power. To darken the LCD screen Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO until it clicks. 90 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder • ... the LCD screen. • If you open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the picture seen on the LCD screen is clear. • You can close it with the LCD screen side facing out. Viewfi...
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...year) with touch . / , then You can set it to 12:00 PM. • Refer to 12:00 AM. In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set it to page 106 for information concerning "World time difference." • Instead of [DST], [SUMMERTIME] is displayed for about 3 months, the... built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. AREA26 GMT -5.0 New York , Bogota DST OFF DATE 2005Y JANM...
...year) with touch . / , then You can set it to 12:00 PM. • Refer to 12:00 AM. In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set it to page 106 for information concerning "World time difference." • Instead of [DST], [SUMMERTIME] is displayed for about 3 months, the... built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. AREA26 GMT -5.0 New York , Bogota DST OFF DATE 2005Y JANM...
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...; Do not apply shock or vibration to use it and information on the DVD-RW or the DVD+RW. • Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor while formatting. Proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? Cannot edit in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK... VIDEO mode You can play back the disc on most of DVD players if you can be...
...; Do not apply shock or vibration to use it and information on the DVD-RW or the DVD+RW. • Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor while formatting. Proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? Cannot edit in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK... VIDEO mode You can play back the disc on most of DVD players if you can be...
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.../DVD players compatible with your camcorder. * Dolby Digital 5.1 Creater compresses sound effectively while maintaining high quality sound. To adjust the focus for DCRDVD403/DVD803 Set the NIGHTSHOT or NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to select a setting (DCR-DVD403/DVD803). To adjust the exposure for ...or dust obscures the lamp. • The flash charge lamp flickers when charging the flash, and remains lit when the battery charge is 0.3 to 2.5 m (1 to display . Therefore, do not cover the infrared port with your discs. Recording/Playback ...
.../DVD players compatible with your camcorder. * Dolby Digital 5.1 Creater compresses sound effectively while maintaining high quality sound. To adjust the focus for DCRDVD403/DVD803 Set the NIGHTSHOT or NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to select a setting (DCR-DVD403/DVD803). To adjust the exposure for ...or dust obscures the lamp. • The flash charge lamp flickers when charging the flash, and remains lit when the battery charge is 0.3 to 2.5 m (1 to display . Therefore, do not cover the infrared port with your discs. Recording/Playback ...
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...zoom speed with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto). If you press and hold the button for about 20 seconds. To initialize the settings Press RESET to initialize all the settings, including settings for date and time. (Setup items customized on the screen for a while, this button once, BATTERY... microphone (optional) is connected, it takes precedence over the internal microphone (p.81). Built-in stereo microphone (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803) When an external microphone (optional) is displayed for DCRDVD92/DVD602) Point the Remote Commander (p.41) towards the remote ...
...zoom speed with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto). If you press and hold the button for about 20 seconds. To initialize the settings Press RESET to initialize all the settings, including settings for date and time. (Setup items customized on the screen for a while, this button once, BATTERY... microphone (optional) is connected, it takes precedence over the internal microphone (p.81). Built-in stereo microphone (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803) When an external microphone (optional) is displayed for DCRDVD92/DVD602) Point the Remote Commander (p.41) towards the remote ...
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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) ...Playback Remaining battery (approx.) (37) Recording mode ( or or ) (65) Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording) Counter (hour: minute: second) Disc type (13) Recording format of a DVD-RW (13) ...
...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) ...Playback Remaining battery (approx.) (37) Recording mode ( or or ) (65) Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording) Counter (hour: minute: second) Disc type (13) Recording format of a DVD-RW (13) ...
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...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... enter. Select a desired button or an item with then press ENTER to operate your camcorder (p.37). • To change the battery, see page 111. 41 Recording/Playback Remote Commander (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander.
...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... enter. Select a desired button or an item with then press ENTER to operate your camcorder (p.37). • To change the battery, see page 111. 41 Recording/Playback Remote Commander (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander.
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... you will be set. • If keeps flashing even after you have touched , set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO]. • When you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] is selected, or you bring your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for more than 5 minutes.
... you will be set. • If keeps flashing even after you have touched , set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO]. • When you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] is selected, or you bring your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for more than 5 minutes.
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MICREF LEVEL You can display the direction from your camcorder for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is not suitable for recording conversations. • The setting returns to [NORMAL] when you have the power source disconnected from your ... Records normal stereo sound. • The setting returns to [4CH MIC] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for details. 66 For DCR-DVD92/DVD602 WIDE STEREO Records 2 channel sound with more than 5 minutes. STANDARD SET (continued) STEREO Plays back with main and sub...
MICREF LEVEL You can display the direction from your camcorder for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is not suitable for recording conversations. • The setting returns to [NORMAL] when you have the power source disconnected from your ... Records normal stereo sound. • The setting returns to [4CH MIC] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for details. 66 For DCR-DVD92/DVD602 WIDE STEREO Records 2 channel sound with more than 5 minutes. STANDARD SET (continued) STEREO Plays back with main and sub...