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... the literature accompanying the appliance. You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of optical instruments with this product, you . Model No. DCR-DVD Serial No. For customers in the space provided below is intended to alert .... This symbol is for future reference. "Battery pack" THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. AC- CAUTION The use of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Serial No. For customers in CANADA "Battery pack" THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES ...
... the literature accompanying the appliance. You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of optical instruments with this product, you . Model No. DCR-DVD Serial No. For customers in the space provided below is intended to alert .... This symbol is for future reference. "Battery pack" THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. AC- CAUTION The use of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Serial No. For customers in CANADA "Battery pack" THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES ...
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... 15 of the following parts. On using the supplied software (stored on use Your camcorder is connected. - Address: 16450 W. However, there is subject to radio or television...Rules. View finder LCD screen Battery 3 Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD203 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. ...of Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD403 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Notes on the supplied CD-ROM)* * The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do not include a "First...
... 15 of the following parts. On using the supplied software (stored on use Your camcorder is connected. - Address: 16450 W. However, there is subject to radio or television...Rules. View finder LCD screen Battery 3 Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD203 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. ...of Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD403 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Notes on the supplied CD-ROM)* * The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do not include a "First...
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... based on your camcorder. You cannot dub copyright protected software on the model DCR-DVD403. However, there may cause malfunctions. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with ... for illustrating the operating procedures. Take pictures of the sun only in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. To view your recordings on a TV, you insert...− to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder. − to apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder. • Before connecting your camcorder to another device with a...
... based on your camcorder. You cannot dub copyright protected software on the model DCR-DVD403. However, there may cause malfunctions. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with ... for illustrating the operating procedures. Take pictures of the sun only in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. To view your recordings on a TV, you insert...− to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder. − to apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder. • Before connecting your camcorder to another device with a...
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... (16:9 or 4:3) 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 ...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 flash To record in dark places (NightShot (DCR-DVD403/DVD803)/ NightShot plus (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803)) 6 Table of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803 26 Easy Handycam...
... (16:9 or 4:3) 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 ...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 flash To record in dark places (NightShot (DCR-DVD403/DVD803)/ NightShot plus (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803)) 6 Table of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803 26 Easy Handycam...
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...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 ... 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 devices Making the disc... the Setup items 52 Setup items 54 CAMERA SET 56 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.) STILL SET 61 Settings for still images (...
...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 ... 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 devices Making the disc... the Setup items 52 Setup items 54 CAMERA SET 56 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.) STILL SET 61 Settings for still images (...
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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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Rechargeable 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-DVD403/DVD803) Attached to the camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates...
Rechargeable 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-DVD403/DVD803) Attached to the camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates...
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... fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. DC IN jack cover DC IN jack CHG lamp Power switch Battery DC plug Power cord To the wall outlet AC Adaptor 1 Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it to OFF (CHG) ...(The default setting). Getting Started Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery after attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series) (p.107) to your camcorder and the DC plug. 17 Open the DC IN jack cover to the wall outlet using the power...
... fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. DC IN jack cover DC IN jack CHG lamp Power switch Battery DC plug Power cord To the wall outlet AC Adaptor 1 Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it to OFF (CHG) ...(The default setting). Getting Started Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery after attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series) (p.107) to your camcorder and the DC plug. 17 Open the DC IN jack cover to the wall outlet using the power...
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... sure that none of the respective lamps of your camcorder, then remove the battery pack (). Battery pack NP-FP50* NP-FP70** Charging time 130 160 NP-FP90 220 * Supplied with the models except for a long time (p.107). For DCR-DVD92/DVD103/DVD602/DVD653 Battery pack NP-FP50 (supplied) NP-FP70 NP-FP90 Continuous... recording time 75 85 90 160 180 190 290 320 345 Typical recording time 35 40 40 70 85 90 140 155 170 For DCR-DVD403/DVD803 Battery pack NP-FP50 NP-FP70 (supplied) NP-FP90 Continuous recording time 50 55 55 115 120 125 205 220 225 Typical recording time ...
... sure that none of the respective lamps of your camcorder, then remove the battery pack (). Battery pack NP-FP50* NP-FP70** Charging time 130 160 NP-FP90 220 * Supplied with the models except for a long time (p.107). For DCR-DVD92/DVD103/DVD602/DVD653 Battery pack NP-FP50 (supplied) NP-FP70 NP-FP90 Continuous... recording time 75 85 90 160 180 190 290 320 345 Typical recording time 35 40 40 70 85 90 140 155 170 For DCR-DVD403/DVD803 Battery pack NP-FP50 NP-FP70 (supplied) NP-FP90 Continuous recording time 50 55 55 115 120 125 205 220 225 Typical recording time ...
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... 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 . Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off , AC power (house current) is closed NP-FP50 90 ...• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. The battery pack is damaged. - Getting Started If you record under which you use your camcorder. On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured with the view...
... 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 . Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off , AC power (house current) is closed NP-FP50 90 ...• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. The battery pack is damaged. - Getting Started If you record under which you use your camcorder. On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured with the view...
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...DCR-DVD92/DVD602 2 Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the sides of the arrow until the respective lamp lights up. POWER switch *Except for DCR...-DVD92/DVD602). • After you have set the date and time ([CLOCK SET], p23), the next time you turn on the power of your camcorder... the direction of the cap (DCR-DVD92/DVD602). 3 Hold your camcorder correctly. 1 Turn on the...it for a few seconds. When you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to...camcorder To record or play back, slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder...
...DCR-DVD92/DVD602 2 Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the sides of the arrow until the respective lamp lights up. POWER switch *Except for DCR...-DVD92/DVD602). • After you have set the date and time ([CLOCK SET], p23), the next time you turn on the power of your camcorder... the direction of the cap (DCR-DVD92/DVD602). 3 Hold your camcorder correctly. 1 Turn on the...it for a few seconds. When you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to...camcorder To record or play back, slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder...
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This setting is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or you want to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the picture seen on the LCD frame accidentally when you open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it with the LCD screen side facing out. View... the setting. 21 Getting Started Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder The LCD screen Open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (). 180 degrees (max.) DISP/BATT INFO The viewfinder...
This setting is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or you want to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the picture seen on the LCD frame accidentally when you open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it with the LCD screen side facing out. View... the setting. 21 Getting Started Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder The LCD screen Open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (). 180 degrees (max.) DISP/BATT INFO The viewfinder...
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... AM OK 2 Select TIME/LANGU. Step 6: Setting the date and time Getting Started Set the date and time when using this camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. POWER switch 4 Select the desired geographical area with..., set it to the year 2079. The clock starts. For midnight, set any year up to 12:00 AM. If you do not use your camcorder or slide the POWER switch down. • If you set the clock for some models. 23 with / , then touch . 3 Select [CLOCK SET] with / , if ...
... AM OK 2 Select TIME/LANGU. Step 6: Setting the date and time Getting Started Set the date and time when using this camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. POWER switch 4 Select the desired geographical area with..., set it to the year 2079. The clock starts. For midnight, set any year up to 12:00 AM. If you do not use your camcorder or slide the POWER switch down. • If you set the clock for some models. 23 with / , then touch . 3 Select [CLOCK SET] with / , if ...
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... dirty with the disc set incorrectly, it again to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? You do not need to proceed to step 5. DVD+RW The [FORMAT] screen appears. Cannot edit in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK VIDEO mode You can play back the disc on most...;DVD-RW Select the recording format, then format the disc. The 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 open the disc cover, then remove the disc. It may take some time...
... dirty with the disc set incorrectly, it again to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? You do not need to proceed to step 5. DVD+RW The [FORMAT] screen appears. Cannot edit in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK VIDEO mode You can play back the disc on most...;DVD-RW Select the recording format, then format the disc. The 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 open the disc cover, then remove the disc. It may take some time...
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... record in dark places (NightShot (DCR-DVD403/DVD803)/ NightShot plus (Except for DCR-DVD403/ DVD803) function (p.59). You can be impaired if heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp. • The flash charge lamp flickers when charging the flash, and remains lit when the battery charge is complete. • If... while recording or playing back in 5.1ch mode, however the 5.1ch surround sound will enjoy more exciting and powerful sound compared with your camcorder. * Dolby Digital 5.1 Creater compresses sound effectively while maintaining high quality sound.
... record in dark places (NightShot (DCR-DVD403/DVD803)/ NightShot plus (Except for DCR-DVD403/ DVD803) function (p.59). You can be impaired if heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp. • The flash charge lamp flickers when charging the flash, and remains lit when the battery charge is complete. • If... while recording or playing back in 5.1ch mode, however the 5.1ch surround sound will enjoy more exciting and powerful sound compared with your camcorder. * Dolby Digital 5.1 Creater compresses sound effectively while maintaining high quality sound.
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... (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 sensor to operate your camcorder. Recording lamp The recording lamp lights up to set...it takes precedence over the internal microphone (p.81). Remote sensor (Except for about 7 seconds. Recording/playback To check the remaining battery ...... Set the POWER switch up in red during recording (p.68). Speaker Sounds come out from the speaker. • ...
... (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 sensor to operate your camcorder. Recording lamp The recording lamp lights up to set...it takes precedence over the internal microphone (p.81). Remote sensor (Except for about 7 seconds. Recording/playback To check the remaining battery ...... Set the POWER switch up in red during recording (p.68). Speaker Sounds come out from the speaker. • ...
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... the most recently recorded image. The indicators during recording/playback Recording movies ( ) is a reference page. Recording still images Recording/Playback Remaining battery (approx.) (37) Recording mode ( or or ) (65) Recording status ([STBY] ...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)...
... the most recently recorded image. The indicators during recording/playback Recording movies ( ) is a reference page. Recording still images Recording/Playback Remaining battery (approx.) (37) Recording mode ( or or ) (65) Recording status ([STBY] ...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)...
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... an item with then press ENTER to operate your camcorder (p.37). • To change the battery, see page 111. 41 When no commands have been sent from the Remote Commander in a certain period, the orange frame disappears. Recording/Playback Remote Commander (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) Remove the insulation sheet before using the...
... an item with then press ENTER to operate your camcorder (p.37). • To change the battery, see page 111. 41 When no commands have been sent from the Remote Commander in a certain period, the orange frame disappears. Recording/Playback Remote Commander (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) Remove the insulation sheet before using the...
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...METER], [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [MANUAL]. • The setting returns to [AUTO] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for instance, you can avoid backlight shadows on a clear day, for more than 5 minutes. When recording indoors on people next to the window ...WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO]. • When you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] is selected, or you bring your camcorder outdoors from inside the house while using fixed exposure, select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color ...
...METER], [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [MANUAL]. • The setting returns to [AUTO] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for instance, you can avoid backlight shadows on a clear day, for more than 5 minutes. When recording indoors on people next to the window ...WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO]. • When you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] is selected, or you bring your camcorder outdoors from inside the house while using fixed exposure, select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color ...
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...to the instruction manuals of the LCD screen's backlight. NORMAL Standard brightness. Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 4CH MIC Records 4 channel sound, front L/R and rear L/R, converting them...normal stereo sound. • The setting returns to [4CH MIC] when you select [BRIGHT], battery life is not suitable for recording conversations. • The setting returns to [NORMAL] when you... The setting returns to [WIDE STEREO] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. STANDARD SET (continued) STEREO Plays back with main ...
...to the instruction manuals of the LCD screen's backlight. NORMAL Standard brightness. Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 4CH MIC Records 4 channel sound, front L/R and rear L/R, converting them...normal stereo sound. • The setting returns to [4CH MIC] when you select [BRIGHT], battery life is not suitable for recording conversations. • The setting returns to [NORMAL] when you... The setting returns to [WIDE STEREO] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. STANDARD SET (continued) STEREO Plays back with main ...