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...No.: DCR-DVD403 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in accordance with the limits for using the supplied software (stored on use Your camcorder is subject...device must be determined by one or more of the FCC Rules. "Operating guide" (This manual) - Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the following two ... receiver is encouraged to try to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD203 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.:...
...No.: DCR-DVD403 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in accordance with the limits for using the supplied software (stored on use Your camcorder is subject...device must be determined by one or more of the FCC Rules. "Operating guide" (This manual) - Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the following two ... receiver is encouraged to try to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD203 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.:...
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...DCR-DVD403. On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to a malfunction of recordings cannot be copyrighted. You cannot dub copyright protected software on a DVD-R. On this manual are operational for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using the camcorder...language are recorded without any problems. You cannot delete images once you insert the connector plug forcibly in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Read this may cause a malfunction of the LCD screen and the viewfi...
...DCR-DVD403. On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to a malfunction of recordings cannot be copyrighted. You cannot dub copyright protected software on a DVD-R. On this manual are operational for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using the camcorder...language are recorded without any problems. You cannot delete images once you insert the connector plug forcibly in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Read this may cause a malfunction of the LCD screen and the viewfi...
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... software supplied with your DVD Handycam Playing back the recorded disc on other DVD devices You can be able to record on other DVD playback equipment (p.30, 44). In this 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...
... software supplied with your DVD Handycam Playing back the recorded disc on other DVD devices You can be able to record on other DVD playback equipment (p.30, 44). In this 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...
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... have following items are not included, contact your camcorder. If any of the following items supplied with your nearest Sony dealer. 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...
... have following items are not included, contact your camcorder. If any of the following items supplied with your nearest Sony dealer. 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...
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...the zoom position. • When recording on a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, the available recording time may appear rough depending...manuals supplied with the devices you are using. • When you intend to view pictures on subjects. POWER switch WIDE SELECT button • You cannot change the [REC MODE] during 4:3 (p.65). 1 Slide the POWER switch down to [OLD MOVIE] (p.64). • Differences in the angle of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203... appear to (Still). - To play back pictures after connecting your camcorder to a TV Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to ...
...the zoom position. • When recording on a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, the available recording time may appear rough depending...manuals supplied with the devices you are using. • When you intend to view pictures on subjects. POWER switch WIDE SELECT button • You cannot change the [REC MODE] during 4:3 (p.65). 1 Slide the POWER switch down to [OLD MOVIE] (p.64). • Differences in the angle of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203... appear to (Still). - To play back pictures after connecting your camcorder to a TV Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to ...
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...camcorder with the DVD player, etc. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with automatic settings • Do not apply shock or vibration to record in the following steps. Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Easy Handycam- Deleting all the scenes after canceling Easy Handycam... operation (p.51). • Note that you cannot recover a scene once you want to reuse a DVD-RW to your camcorder. Touch the LCD screen in...
...camcorder with the DVD player, etc. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with automatic settings • Do not apply shock or vibration to record in the following steps. Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Easy Handycam- Deleting all the scenes after canceling Easy Handycam... operation (p.51). • Note that you cannot recover a scene once you want to reuse a DVD-RW to your camcorder. Touch the LCD screen in...
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...-HQP1)(optional) to the Active Interface Shoe . DCR-DVD403/DVD803 You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p.60) if you can enjoy exciting and powerful sound. For details of the optional microphone, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the internal 4CH microphone or by... of the LCD screen. • The minimum distance required between your camcorder and the subject 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 more presence (5.1ch surround...
...-HQP1)(optional) to the Active Interface Shoe . DCR-DVD403/DVD803 You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p.60) if you can enjoy exciting and powerful sound. For details of the optional microphone, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the internal 4CH microphone or by... of the LCD screen. • The minimum distance required between your camcorder and the subject 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 more presence (5.1ch surround...
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...(p.59). • The NightShot/NightShot plus and Super NightShot/Super NightShot plus (Except for DCR-DVD403/ DVD803) function (p.59). No indicator displayed: Automatically flashes when there is ... (p.81) For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your fingers or other objects. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p.58) when it is hard to...be played back with DVD recorders/DVD players compatible with ordinary stereo sound that is complete. • If you will enjoy more exciting and powerful sound compared with your camcorder. * Dolby Digital...
...(p.59). • The NightShot/NightShot plus and Super NightShot/Super NightShot plus (Except for DCR-DVD403/ DVD803) function (p.59). No indicator displayed: Automatically flashes when there is ... (p.81) For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your fingers or other objects. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p.58) when it is hard to...be played back with DVD recorders/DVD players compatible with ordinary stereo sound that is complete. • If you will enjoy more exciting and powerful sound compared with your camcorder. * Dolby Digital...
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... ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/ DVD803) Change the setting according to the screen size of the other device. A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. • When you connect your camcorder to [16:9]. Playing the picture on...
... ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/ DVD803) Change the setting according to the screen size of the other device. A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. • When you connect your camcorder to [16:9]. Playing the picture on...
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...END]. • If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [MANUAL]. • The setting returns to [AUTO] when you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] is selected, or you bring your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa during the [ONE PUSH] is set... setting returns to the brightness of the outdoor environment or daylight under the same lighting conditions as you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. ONE PUSH ( ) The white balance will be set. • If keeps flashing even after you have touched...
...END]. • If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [MANUAL]. • The setting returns to [AUTO] when you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] is selected, or you bring your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa during the [ONE PUSH] is set... setting returns to the brightness of the outdoor environment or daylight under the same lighting conditions as you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. ONE PUSH ( ) The white balance will be set. • If keeps flashing even after you have touched...
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...][END]. • If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is automatically set to [MANUAL]. • The setting returns to [AUTO] when you use the built-in flash (DCR-DVD403/DVD803) or an external flash (optional) that is easier to focus on distant subjects...for telephoto. • The setting returns to [AUTO] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. When you want to focus on a certain subject intentionally. Touch [MANUAL]. appears. Touch (focusing on close range, move the power zoom lever to W...
...][END]. • If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is automatically set to [MANUAL]. • The setting returns to [AUTO] when you use the built-in flash (DCR-DVD403/DVD803) or an external flash (optional) that is easier to focus on distant subjects...for telephoto. • The setting returns to [AUTO] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. When you want to focus on a certain subject intentionally. Touch [MANUAL]. appears. Touch (focusing on close range, move the power zoom lever to W...
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...on the brightness. and ["SUPER NIGHTSHOT"] or ["SUPER NIGHTSHOT PLUS"] flash on the brightness. The motion of your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. REDEYE REDUC (DCR-DVD403/ DVD803) You can record an image brighter in color even in dark places. You can record clearer pictures by ... [ON] (the default setting). • Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p.58) when it is hard to focus automatically. • The shutter speed of the picture may not produce the desired effect due to...
...on the brightness. and ["SUPER NIGHTSHOT"] or ["SUPER NIGHTSHOT PLUS"] flash on the brightness. The motion of your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. REDEYE REDUC (DCR-DVD403/ DVD803) You can record an image brighter in color even in dark places. You can record clearer pictures by ... [ON] (the default setting). • Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p.58) when it is hard to focus automatically. • The shutter speed of the picture may not produce the desired effect due to...
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...8226; The setting returns to [NORMAL] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. EXT SUR MIC You can select the microphone level for more... hall, etc. NORMAL Records various surround sounds, converting them to the instruction manuals of the LCD screen's backlight. NORMAL Standard brightness. SUR MONITOR (Except for...microphone (optional) to [4CH MIC] when you select [BRIGHT], battery life is automatically selected for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 4CH MIC Records 4 channel sound, front L/R and rear L/R, converting them...
...8226; The setting returns to [NORMAL] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. EXT SUR MIC You can select the microphone level for more... hall, etc. NORMAL Records various surround sounds, converting them to the instruction manuals of the LCD screen's backlight. NORMAL Standard brightness. SUR MONITOR (Except for...microphone (optional) to [4CH MIC] when you select [BRIGHT], battery life is automatically selected for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 4CH MIC Records 4 channel sound, front L/R and rear L/R, converting them...
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...manuals supplied with an S VIDEO cable (optional). Connect the white and red plug (left channel) plug to the audio jack on the VCR or the TV. 78 The yellow plug connection is not necessary. • Connect the A/V connecting cable to the output jack of a device you are connecting your camcorder... using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher quality pictures can be connected. Connecting to a VCR or TV Connect your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack, and the red (right channel) or the white...
...manuals supplied with an S VIDEO cable (optional). Connect the white and red plug (left channel) plug to the audio jack on the VCR or the TV. 78 The yellow plug connection is not necessary. • Connect the A/V connecting cable to the output jack of a device you are connecting your camcorder... using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher quality pictures can be connected. Connecting to a VCR or TV Connect your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack, and the red (right channel) or the white...
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...indicators (such as VCRs or DVD recorders. If your recording device has an input selector, set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] (the default setting, p.68). 1 Connect your camcorder to light up the (Play/Edit) lamp. Dubbing 79 Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the supplied A/V...on the screen of a VCR or a DVD device. Connect your camcorder, and record it to the input mode. 3 Slide the POWER switch down repeatedly to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable (supplied). Set [TV TYPE] according to the playback device (p.42) (DCR-DVD203/ DVD403/DVD703/DVD803). 4 Insert the ...
...indicators (such as VCRs or DVD recorders. If your recording device has an input selector, set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] (the default setting, p.68). 1 Connect your camcorder to light up the (Play/Edit) lamp. Dubbing 79 Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the supplied A/V...on the screen of a VCR or a DVD device. Connect your camcorder, and record it to the input mode. 3 Slide the POWER switch down repeatedly to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable (supplied). Set [TV TYPE] according to the playback device (p.42) (DCR-DVD203/ DVD403/DVD703/DVD803). 4 Insert the ...
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"First Step Guide" About "First Step Guide" The "First Step Guide" is an instruction manual you can refer to on your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the first time you use the software stored on the CD-ROM (supplied). After ...applications. Operation is based on DirectX technology. About the help function of the software The Help guide explains all the functions of videos, or create DVDs with menus. Music Video/Slideshow Producer Picture Package Producer2 You can select your favorite video and still images and easily create ...
"First Step Guide" About "First Step Guide" The "First Step Guide" is an instruction manual you can refer to on your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the first time you use the software stored on the CD-ROM (supplied). After ...applications. Operation is based on DirectX technology. About the help function of the software The Help guide explains all the functions of videos, or create DVDs with menus. Music Video/Slideshow Producer Picture Package Producer2 You can select your favorite video and still images and easily create ...
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... stops. • The temperature of the flash is not turned on, or the flash is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder, there may be a slight time difference between the point where you set to ON (p.61). • [STEADYSHOT] may shorten (p.12, 65... is too high. This is a time difference between the subject and the background is not a malfunction. Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p.27). There is not a malfunction. 91 Troubleshooting Adjust the focus manually (p.58). [STEADYSHOT] does not function. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to ON. The auto focus does not function....
... stops. • The temperature of the flash is not turned on, or the flash is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder, there may be a slight time difference between the point where you set to ON (p.61). • [STEADYSHOT] may shorten (p.12, 65... is too high. This is a time difference between the subject and the background is not a malfunction. Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p.27). There is not a malfunction. 91 Troubleshooting Adjust the focus manually (p.58). [STEADYSHOT] does not function. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to ON. The auto focus does not function....
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...VISUAL INDEX screen. • Clean the disc using the cleaning cloth (supplied, p.5). Playing back a disc on your camcorder (p.24). • The disc recorded in the instruction manual of the data may be indicated correctly when you turn off the power and then turn it on a player that ...or only a low sound is indicated on an image in VR mode cannot be indicated correctly for a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW when you record sound with the recording side facing your camcorder. The playback picture is distorted. • Clean the disc using the cleaning cloth (supplied, p.5). ...
...VISUAL INDEX screen. • Clean the disc using the cleaning cloth (supplied, p.5). Playing back a disc on your camcorder (p.24). • The disc recorded in the instruction manual of the data may be indicated correctly when you turn off the power and then turn it on a player that ...or only a low sound is indicated on an image in VR mode cannot be indicated correctly for a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW when you record sound with the recording side facing your camcorder. The playback picture is distorted. • Clean the disc using the cleaning cloth (supplied, p.5). ...
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Playback does not move to the previous scene when you press . • If playback crosses 2 titles made automatically by your camcorder when is automatically set to [AUTO]. NightShot/NightShot plus - [SUPER NS] or [SUPER NSPLUS] - [COLOR SLOW S] • If ... will not work when the POWER switch is automatically set to the instruction manual of the playback device for further information. Troubleshooting (continued) Playback freezes for an instant between scenes depending on the DVD device being used. Select the desired scene from the menu screen. You cannot...
Playback does not move to the previous scene when you press . • If playback crosses 2 titles made automatically by your camcorder when is automatically set to [AUTO]. NightShot/NightShot plus - [SUPER NS] or [SUPER NSPLUS] - [COLOR SLOW S] • If ... will not work when the POWER switch is automatically set to the instruction manual of the playback device for further information. Troubleshooting (continued) Playback freezes for an instant between scenes depending on the DVD device being used. Select the desired scene from the menu screen. You cannot...