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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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.... For customers in CANADA "Battery pack" THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES003. 2 For customers in the U.S.A. DCR-DVD Serial No. For customers in the U.S.A. "Battery pack" THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. This symbol is...uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). The number below . You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in...
.... For customers in CANADA "Battery pack" THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES003. 2 For customers in the U.S.A. DCR-DVD Serial No. For customers in the U.S.A. "Battery pack" THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. This symbol is...uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). The number below . You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in...
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...was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is not available under the current recording or playback conditions...may be damaged, or this may appear different from what you record them on a DVD-R. 4 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (not supplied) for trial recording (p.13). • Compensation for Modulation Transfer ...extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are based on the model DCR-DVD403. It adopts the MTF* measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of...
...was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is not available under the current recording or playback conditions...may be damaged, or this may appear different from what you record them on a DVD-R. 4 Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (not supplied) for trial recording (p.13). • Compensation for Modulation Transfer ...extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are based on the model DCR-DVD403. It adopts the MTF* measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of...
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...become unbalanced, and this may not be able to remove the disc from the center out. Wipe the disc from your camcorder, press firmly until it in your DVD Handycam. * Depending on the surface of a disc. Use the discs with marks listed below. • For reliability durability ... mark, on use Sony discs or discs with your camcorder. Care and storage of the discs • Keep the disc clean, or the quality of the disc or your camcorder. About the disc • You can use solvents such as benzine, cleaners intended for your DVD Handycam. Notes on the ...
...become unbalanced, and this may not be able to remove the disc from the center out. Wipe the disc from your camcorder, press firmly until it in your DVD Handycam. * Depending on the surface of a disc. Use the discs with marks listed below. • For reliability durability ... mark, on use Sony discs or discs with your camcorder. Care and storage of the discs • Keep the disc clean, or the quality of the disc or your camcorder. About the disc • You can use solvents such as benzine, cleaners intended for your DVD Handycam. Notes on the ...
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using your camcorder with ease 29 Preparation for DCR-DVD403/DVD803)) 6 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 32 Playback 33...
using your camcorder with ease 29 Preparation for DCR-DVD403/DVD803)) 6 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 32 Playback 33...
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...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 drives (Finalizing 44 Playing back a disc on DVD players, etc 48 Playing back a disc on a ... the recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW) Recording additional scenes after finalizing 50 Deleting all of the scenes 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...
...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 drives (Finalizing 44 Playing back a disc on DVD players, etc 48 Playing back a disc on a ... the recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW) Recording additional scenes after finalizing 50 Deleting all of the scenes 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...
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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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A Slide show that plays back still images, one after another You can do with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam records images on an 8cm DVD* disc. Using your DVD Handycam in ways that shows the disc contents at a glance Movies and still images are different from those of other ... one after another using this convenient index (p.29, 33). Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you finalize** the disc (p.30, 44). You can enjoy your DVD Handycam Preparing Recording Playing back on the DVD Handycam Playing back on the same disc. A VISUAL INDEX screen that are recorded ...
A Slide show that plays back still images, one after another You can do with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam records images on an 8cm DVD* disc. Using your DVD Handycam in ways that shows the disc contents at a glance Movies and still images are different from those of other ... one after another using this convenient index (p.29, 33). Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you finalize** the disc (p.30, 44). You can enjoy your DVD Handycam Preparing Recording Playing back on the DVD Handycam Playing back on the same disc. A VISUAL INDEX screen that are recorded ...
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...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 so that helps you to find the desired image quickly, from a list of a computer if you to record on it can also create a DVD... menu that it again on 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). Editing a disc using the supplied software...
...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 so that helps you to find the desired image quickly, from a list of a computer if you to record on it can also create a DVD... menu that it again on 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). Editing a disc using the supplied software...
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This feature enables your DVD Handycam to your computer in accordance with your DVD Handycam (continued) DVD functions different from those of the recorded scenes. Transferring data to your computer supports Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), you will not delete important images ...can record images on a disc utilizing the disc capacity more space to the scene being recorded. If your computer at a faster rate. • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do with each scene You can import data to adjust the bit rate 12 (recording capacity per a certain time) automatically in less time...
This feature enables your DVD Handycam to your computer in accordance with your DVD Handycam (continued) DVD functions different from those of the recorded scenes. Transferring data to your computer supports Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), you will not delete important images ...can record images on a disc utilizing the disc capacity more space to the scene being recorded. If your computer at a faster rate. • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do with each scene You can import data to adjust the bit rate 12 (recording capacity per a certain time) automatically in less time...
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...in 4:3 ratio when it . • Use Sony discs or discs with a has a mark. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam Disc type and the recording format 8cm DVD-R 8cm DVD-RW VIDEO mode VR mode 8cm DVD+RW Marks used in 16:9 (p.26, 60 ) on DVD+RW If you can choose the recording format from... a previously recorded disc, allowing you can use ? Once you finalize the disc, you to the instruction manuals supplied with your DVD Handycam Choosing a disc What kinds of disc can use the disc repeatedly (p.51). 13 Examples of your playback equipment for recording. Enjoying with your...
...in 4:3 ratio when it . • Use Sony discs or discs with a has a mark. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam Disc type and the recording format 8cm DVD-R 8cm DVD-RW VIDEO mode VR mode 8cm DVD+RW Marks used in 16:9 (p.26, 60 ) on DVD+RW If you can choose the recording format from... a previously recorded disc, allowing you can use ? Once you finalize the disc, you to the instruction manuals supplied with your DVD Handycam Choosing a disc What kinds of disc can use the disc repeatedly (p.51). 13 Examples of your playback equipment for recording. Enjoying with your...
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...; Recording additional scenes after finalizing the disc (50) - 3) 4) Using the disc repeatedly by Sony DVD Handycam are designed to the disc? This may not be guaranteed. Note that supports the VR mode. DVD-RWs recorded in the parentheses indicates the reference page. The number in the VR mode must be...
...; Recording additional scenes after finalizing the disc (50) - 3) 4) Using the disc repeatedly by Sony DVD Handycam are designed to the disc? This may not be guaranteed. Note that supports the VR mode. DVD-RWs recorded in the parentheses indicates the reference page. The number in the VR mode must be...
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Do you find the disc type that suits your purpose? Now, enjoy your DVD Handycam. * When you want to play back the disc on various DVD playback devices. What do you play back pictures recorded in 16:9 (p.26, 60) on it . * Did you want to use the disc repeatedly?... I record them. Yes. I want to delete images once I do with the disc after recording on a DVD+RW with your DVD Handycam How to choose a disc The figure below helps you can play back the disc without finalizing it ? And, you to choose the...
Do you find the disc type that suits your purpose? Now, enjoy your DVD Handycam. * When you want to play back the disc on various DVD playback devices. What do you play back pictures recorded in 16:9 (p.26, 60) on it . * Did you want to use the disc repeatedly?... I record them. Yes. I want to delete images once I do with the disc after recording on a DVD+RW with your DVD Handycam How to choose a disc The figure below helps you can play back the disc without finalizing it ? And, you to choose the...
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...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 installed. 16 Rechargeable battery pack (1) (p.18) NP-FP50: Except for DCR-DVD403/ DVD803 NP-FP70: DCR-DVD403...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 camcorder. The number in the parentheses ...
...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 installed. 16 Rechargeable battery pack (1) (p.18) NP-FP50: Except for DCR-DVD403/ DVD803 NP-FP70: DCR-DVD403...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 camcorder. The number in the parentheses ...
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.../DVD602 2 Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the sides of the cap (DCR-DVD92/DVD602). 3 Hold your camcorder correctly. 1 Turn on the respective lamp. When you record or play back, switch the power mode by sliding the POWER switch in the direction of ... to OFF (CHG). • At the time of purchase, the power will be displayed on your camcorder, or to edit them (DVD-RW: VR mode only) CHG 20 To turn off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to turn on the power by sliding the POWER...
.../DVD602 2 Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the sides of the cap (DCR-DVD92/DVD602). 3 Hold your camcorder correctly. 1 Turn on the respective lamp. When you record or play back, switch the power mode by sliding the POWER switch in the direction of ... to OFF (CHG). • At the time of purchase, the power will be displayed on your camcorder, or to edit them (DVD-RW: VR mode only) CHG 20 To turn off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to turn on the power by sliding the POWER...
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...;). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on . • You can remove the disc when a power source is connected to malfunction. *DCR-DVD92/DVD602 3 Set the disc with your camcorder (p.5). However, the disc recognition process (step 4) does not start. 2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in the direction of...; Be careful not to obstruct the operation with the recording side facing your camcorder is turned off. After the beeps stop, the disc cover opens slightly automatically. Step 7: Inserting a disc A new 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW is required for recording (p.13). • Remove dust or fi...
...;). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on . • You can remove the disc when a power source is connected to malfunction. *DCR-DVD92/DVD602 3 Set the disc with your camcorder (p.5). However, the disc recognition process (step 4) does not start. 2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in the direction of...; Be careful not to obstruct the operation with the recording side facing your camcorder is turned off. After the beeps stop, the disc cover opens slightly automatically. Step 7: Inserting a disc A new 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW is required for recording (p.13). • Remove dust or fi...
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... steps after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to malfunction. • After your camcorder (p.72). If not, remove the disc.] appears. Touch , then proceed to remove the disc depending on DVD players that support VR mode when you can ...start recording on various DVD devices. When the formatting is displayed on page 51. 25 To remove the disc Perform steps 1 and 2 to step 6. • During Easy Handycam...
... steps after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to malfunction. • After your camcorder (p.72). If not, remove the disc.] appears. Touch , then proceed to remove the disc depending on DVD players that support VR mode when you can ...start recording on various DVD devices. When the formatting is displayed on page 51. 25 To remove the disc Perform steps 1 and 2 to step 6. • During Easy Handycam...
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...you intend 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 can enjoy wide-angle, high-... to select the desired screen aspect ratio. 16:9* 4:3* To play back images on a DVD player or a DVD recorder The way you record pictures while toggling between 4:3 and 16:9 vary depending on the... down to your player. when [D.EFFECT] is recommended. To play back pictures after connecting your camcorder to a TV Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to light up the (Movie) ...
...you intend 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 can enjoy wide-angle, high-... to select the desired screen aspect ratio. 16:9* 4:3* To play back images on a DVD player or a DVD recorder The way you record pictures while toggling between 4:3 and 16:9 vary depending on the... down to your player. when [D.EFFECT] is recommended. To play back pictures after connecting your camcorder to a TV Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to light up the (Movie) ...
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using your camcorder turns on the power by sliding the POWER switch in the direction of the camera settings are automatically adjusted optimally, which frees you cannot use the editing function (p.72). using a DVD-RW disc formatted in Easy Handycam operation automatically when you turn off.... The EASY lamp turns off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder with VIDEO mode. • When using your camcorder with automatic settings Operate your camcorder with ease With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the arrow while pressing the green button ...
using your camcorder turns on the power by sliding the POWER switch in the direction of the camera settings are automatically adjusted optimally, which frees you cannot use the editing function (p.72). using a DVD-RW disc formatted in Easy Handycam operation automatically when you turn off.... The EASY lamp turns off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder with VIDEO mode. • When using your camcorder with automatic settings Operate your camcorder with ease With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the arrow while pressing the green button ...
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... finalize a disc easily. - Therefore, you cannot record additional material on the disc during finalizing. 2 Turn on a DVD player, etc (p.46). Cancel Easy Handycam operation, then follow the steps shown on a DVD player, etc (p.45). - using your camcorder in a stable position. creating a photomovie to display images as thumbnails on page 50. 1 Place your...
... finalize a disc easily. - Therefore, you cannot record additional material on the disc during finalizing. 2 Turn on a DVD player, etc (p.46). Cancel Easy Handycam operation, then follow the steps shown on a DVD player, etc (p.45). - using your camcorder in a stable position. creating a photomovie to display images as thumbnails on page 50. 1 Place your...