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... operation. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in accordance with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD403 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Declaration of Conformity Declaration of the FCC Rules. Telephone No...of Conformity Declaration of the FCC Rules. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment does...
... operation. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in accordance with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD403 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Declaration of Conformity Declaration of the FCC Rules. Telephone No...of Conformity Declaration of the FCC Rules. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment does...
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... Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. If you need an NTSC system-based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may cause a malfunction of the pixels are based on the model DCR-DVD403. Notes on the Setup items, ...LCD screen, viewfinder, and lens • A setup item that appear constantly on your camcorder. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be damaged, or this manual are ...
... Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. If you need an NTSC system-based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may cause a malfunction of the pixels are based on the model DCR-DVD403. Notes on the Setup items, ...LCD screen, viewfinder, and lens • A setup item that appear constantly on your camcorder. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be damaged, or this manual are ...
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...the audio and video output may cause a malfunction of a disc. Wipe the disc from the disc with the cleaning cloth supplied with your camcorder. Otherwise you use Sony discs or discs with a soft, dry cloth. If you set the disc again. • Do not attach any adhesive material such as...while supporting the center hole lightly. Do not dry the surface by its case. • When you want to remove the disc from your DVD Handycam. * Depending on the printed side using that you may cause the unsatisfactory recording/playback or you bought, the disc has a mark. Using a...
...the audio and video output may cause a malfunction of a disc. Wipe the disc from the disc with the cleaning cloth supplied with your camcorder. Otherwise you use Sony discs or discs with a soft, dry cloth. If you set the disc again. • Do not attach any adhesive material such as...while supporting the center hole lightly. Do not dry the surface by its case. • When you want to remove the disc from your DVD Handycam. * Depending on the printed side using that you may cause the unsatisfactory recording/playback or you bought, the disc has a mark. Using a...
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...NightShot (DCR-DVD403/DVD803)/ NightShot plus (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) To use zoom To record sound 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, and holding your camcorder 20 ... Step 7: Inserting a disc 24 Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of Contents Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you can do with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803)) 6 Table of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803 26 Easy...
...NightShot (DCR-DVD403/DVD803)/ NightShot plus (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) To use zoom To record sound 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, and holding your camcorder 20 ... Step 7: Inserting a disc 24 Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of Contents Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you can do with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803)) 6 Table of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803 26 Easy...
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... 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 devices Making the disc compatible with playback on DVD players or DVD ... on the disc (Formatting 51 Using the Setup items Using 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 (BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE, etc.) 7
... 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 devices Making the disc compatible with playback on DVD players or DVD ... on the disc (Formatting 51 Using the Setup items Using 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 (BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE, etc.) 7
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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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...can play back a disc on other DVD playback equipment (p.30, 44). After finalizing a disc, 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...You can create your own DVD discs adding special effects or music to images using the Picture Package software supplied with your DVD Handycam Playing back the recorded disc on other DVD devices You can be played back on other DVD players or on the DVD drive...
...can play back a disc on other DVD playback equipment (p.30, 44). After finalizing a disc, 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...You can create your own DVD discs adding special effects or music to images using the Picture Package software supplied with your DVD Handycam Playing back the recorded disc on other DVD devices You can be played back on other DVD players or on the DVD drive...
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...) 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. Lens cap (1) (p.20) (DCR-DVD92/DVD602) Attached to the...
...) 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. Lens cap (1) (p.20) (DCR-DVD92/DVD602) Attached to the...
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...the direction of the arrow to set it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. MODE ON OFF (CHG) POWER CHG 5 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully ... can charge the battery after attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series) (p.107) to your camcorder and the DC plug. 17 DC IN jack cover DC IN jack CHG lamp Power switch Battery DC...until it to OFF (CHG) (The default setting). Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. 4 Connect the AC Adaptor to connect the AC Adaptor. DC IN jack cover Match the mark ...
...the direction of the arrow to set it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. MODE ON OFF (CHG) POWER CHG 5 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully ... can charge the battery after attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series) (p.107) to your camcorder and the DC plug. 17 DC IN jack cover DC IN jack CHG lamp Power switch Battery DC...until it to OFF (CHG) (The default setting). Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. 4 Connect the AC Adaptor to connect the AC Adaptor. DC IN jack cover Match the mark ...
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... the center of the BATT release button (), slide the battery pack towards the back of your camcorder, then remove the battery pack (). For DCR-DVD92/DVD103/DVD602/DVD653 Battery pack NP-FP50 (supplied) NP-FP70 NP-FP90 Continuous recording time 80... 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... an outside power source Make the same connections as you use it for DCRDVD403/DVD803. **Supplied with DCR-DVD403/DVD803.
... the center of the BATT release button (), slide the battery pack towards the back of your camcorder, then remove the battery pack (). For DCR-DVD92/DVD103/DVD602/DVD653 Battery pack NP-FP50 (supplied) NP-FP70 NP-FP90 Continuous recording time 80... 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... an outside power source Make the same connections as you use it for DCRDVD403/DVD803. **Supplied with DCR-DVD403/DVD803.
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.../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 . The battery pack is attached. On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured ...with any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using your camcorder. • Do not use an NP-FP70 or NP-FP90 battery pack when a video light (optional) is fully discharged. (For BATTERY INFO only.) ...
.../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 . The battery pack is attached. On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured ...with any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using your camcorder. • Do not use an NP-FP70 or NP-FP90 battery pack when a video light (optional) is fully discharged. (For BATTERY INFO only.) ...
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..., to save battery power. ([A.SHUT OFF], p.69). When you turn on the power of your camcorder, the current date and time will be displayed on the LCD screen for the first time,...; When you set the POWER switch to (Movie) or (Still), the lens cover opens up (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602). • After you have set the date and time ([CLOCK SET], p23), the next time ...automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 2 Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the sides of the cap (DCR-DVD92/DVD602). 3 Hold your camcorder, or to edit them...
..., to save battery power. ([A.SHUT OFF], p.69). When you turn on the power of your camcorder, the current date and time will be displayed on the LCD screen for the first time,...; When you set the POWER switch to (Movie) or (Still), the lens cover opens up (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602). • After you have set the date and time ([CLOCK SET], p23), the next time ...automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 2 Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the sides of the cap (DCR-DVD92/DVD602). 3 Hold your camcorder, or to edit them...
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... during playback operations. 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 You...seen on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD screen. • If you open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side, you want to save battery power. Viewfinder Extend the viewfinder until disappears...
... during playback operations. 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 You...seen on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD screen. • If you open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side, you want to save battery power. Viewfinder Extend the viewfinder until disappears...
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.../LANGU. For midnight, set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder or slide the POWER switch down. • If you do not use your camcorder for the first time. 1 Touch [SETUP]. 6 Set [Y] (year) with touch . / , then You can set it ... and time settings may be cleared from the memory. Step 6: Setting the date and time Getting Started Set the date and time when using this camcorder for some models. 23 CLOCK SET -:--:-- AREA26 GMT -5.0 New York , Bogota DST OFF DATE 2005Y JANM 1D 12: 00 AM OK Skip to step 4 ...
.../LANGU. For midnight, set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder or slide the POWER switch down. • If you do not use your camcorder for the first time. 1 Touch [SETUP]. 6 Set [Y] (year) with touch . / , then You can set it ... and time settings may be cleared from the memory. Step 6: Setting the date and time Getting Started Set the date and time when using this camcorder for some models. 23 CLOCK SET -:--:-- AREA26 GMT -5.0 New York , Bogota DST OFF DATE 2005Y JANM 1D 12: 00 AM OK Skip to step 4 ...
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...further. • Be careful not to obstruct the operation with your hand or other objects, etc., when opening melody sounds once, and the camcorder beeps. For details about pickup lens, see page 111. 24 Set the disc with the label side facing out when using the cleaning cloth supplied... with your camcorder is connected to malfunction. *DCR-DVD92/DVD602 3 Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder, then press the center of the disc until it clicks. ACCESS lamp Disc cover OPEN switch ...
...further. • Be careful not to obstruct the operation with your hand or other objects, etc., when opening melody sounds once, and the camcorder beeps. For details about pickup lens, see page 111. 24 Set the disc with the label side facing out when using the cleaning cloth supplied... with your camcorder is connected to malfunction. *DCR-DVD92/DVD602 3 Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder, then press the center of the disc until it clicks. ACCESS lamp Disc cover OPEN switch ...
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... and 2 to steps after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to malfunction. • After your camcorder (p.72). It may not be played back only on previously recorded areas appears for a DVD-RW, and touch . Touch ,... the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor while formatting. Getting Started 4 Close the disc cover. Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. It may take some time to record new pictures, see "Deleting all of... appears. It may take some time to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc?
... and 2 to steps after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to malfunction. • After your camcorder (p.72). It may not be played back only on previously recorded areas appears for a DVD-RW, and touch . Touch ,... the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor while formatting. Getting Started 4 Close the disc cover. Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. It may take some time to record new pictures, see "Deleting all of... appears. It may take some time to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc?
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... mode is recommended. Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of view between 16:9 and 4:3. - when you play back pictures after connecting your camcorder to a TV Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your TV (16:9/4:3) (p.42). • When viewing 16:9 pictures with [TV ...TYPE] set to [OLD MOVIE] (p.64). • Differences in the angle of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803) By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode, you change the aspect ratio in the following situations. - CHG MODE ON OFF (CHG)...
... mode is recommended. Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of view between 16:9 and 4:3. - when you play back pictures after connecting your camcorder to a TV Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your TV (16:9/4:3) (p.42). • When viewing 16:9 pictures with [TV ...TYPE] set to [OLD MOVIE] (p.64). • Differences in the angle of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803) By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode, you change the aspect ratio in the following situations. - CHG MODE ON OFF (CHG)...
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.... The EASY lamp turns off. • If you turn off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder turns on in Easy Handycam operation automatically when you turn on the power. Now try recording During Easy Handycam operation • You cannot use some buttons or switches (p.28, 29), and some setup items...
.... The EASY lamp turns off. • If you turn off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder turns on in Easy Handycam operation automatically when you turn on the power. Now try recording During Easy Handycam operation • You cannot use some buttons or switches (p.28, 29), and some setup items...
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...or ). you turn it again. • When you record in blue. you remove a disc from your camcorder with automatic settings (continued) Recording with ease During the Easy Handycam operation, Movies [REC MODE], Still images [QUALITY] and [IMAGE SIZE] are recorded with the default settings (p.62,...repeatedly to record on again. - BACK LIGHT (p.35) - Easy Handycam - When disappears, the image has been recorded. Turning off the power, then turn off the backlight of the LCD screen (p.21) - using your camcorder, then 28 insert it on the disc when: - To record ...
...or ). you turn it again. • When you record in blue. you remove a disc from your camcorder with automatic settings (continued) Recording with ease During the Easy Handycam operation, Movies [REC MODE], Still images [QUALITY] and [IMAGE SIZE] are recorded with the default settings (p.62,...repeatedly to record on again. - BACK LIGHT (p.35) - Easy Handycam - When disappears, the image has been recorded. Turning off the power, then turn off the backlight of the LCD screen (p.21) - using your camcorder, then 28 insert it on the disc when: - To record ...
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..., you touch Next scene Still Images Touch the Still image tab, then the still image to be played back. Easy Handycam- The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the tab that was played back last. 2 Start playing back. Turning off the backlight of the scene/ Toggles...new image, appears with ease 1 Slide the POWER switch down repeatedly to play it up in blue. PB ZOOM (p.36) - using your camcorder with automatic settings Playing back with the image. • When you playback during pause to light up the (Play/Edit) lamp. VISUAL INDEX screen Previous...
..., you touch Next scene Still Images Touch the Still image tab, then the still image to be played back. Easy Handycam- The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the tab that was played back last. 2 Start playing back. Turning off the backlight of the scene/ Toggles...new image, appears with ease 1 Slide the POWER switch down repeatedly to play it up in blue. PB ZOOM (p.36) - using your camcorder with automatic settings Playing back with the image. • When you playback during pause to light up the (Play/Edit) lamp. VISUAL INDEX screen Previous...