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...appear constantly on the model DCR-DVD403. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take pictures of the sun only in the proper direction. To view your camcorder. Change the screen language ...red, blue, or green in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. However, there may cause a malfunction of your camcorder if necessary (p.69). • The illustration used...or outdoors. • Do not aim at dusk. If 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 Function....
...appear constantly on the model DCR-DVD403. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take pictures of the sun only in the proper direction. To view your camcorder. Change the screen language ...red, blue, or green in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. However, there may cause a malfunction of your camcorder if necessary (p.69). • The illustration used...or outdoors. • Do not aim at dusk. If 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 Function....
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...cloth. You cannot write on, or mark, on the surface of the disc or your DVD Handycam. When the message [C:13:] appears on use solvents such as benzine, cleaners intended for your camcorder. Do not touch the recording side (the opposite of recording /playback, we recommend that ...disc. • When you carry or store the disc, put it clicks. If you use Sony discs or discs with a soft, dry cloth. Do...
...cloth. You cannot write on, or mark, on the surface of the disc or your DVD Handycam. When the message [C:13:] appears on use solvents such as benzine, cleaners intended for your camcorder. Do not touch the recording side (the opposite of recording /playback, we recommend that ...disc. • When you carry or store the disc, put it clicks. If you use Sony discs or discs with a soft, dry cloth. Do...
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... 3: Turning the power on, and holding your DVD Handycam What you can do 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 Contents Enjoying with your camcorder 20 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen...
... 3: Turning the power on, and holding your DVD Handycam What you can do 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 Contents Enjoying with your camcorder 20 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen...
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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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After finalizing a disc, you may not be played back on other DVD players or on other DVD playback equipment (p.30, 44). 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 ... from a list of a computer if you finalize** it again on your DVD Handycam, depending on the disc type and the recording format (p.13). 11 In this manual, an 8cm DVD disc is a high capacity optical disc which enables you to images using the supplied ...
After finalizing a disc, you may not be played back on other DVD players or on other DVD playback equipment (p.30, 44). 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 ... from a list of a computer if you finalize** it again on your DVD Handycam, depending on the disc type and the recording format (p.13). 11 In this manual, an 8cm DVD disc is a high capacity optical disc which enables you to images using the supplied ...
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.../DVD602) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.41) (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803) Attached to the camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your 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) (p.17...
.../DVD602) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.41) (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803) Attached to the camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your 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) (p.17...
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... of the arrow until the respective lamp lights up (Except for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p.23). When using it for DCR-DVD92/DVD602). • After you have set the date and time ([CLOCK SET], p23), the next time you set to turn off automatically if you... record or play back, switch the power mode by sliding the POWER switch in the direction of your camcorder To record or play back pictures on your camcorder, or to edit them (DVD-RW: VR mode only) CHG 20 To turn off the power Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG...
... of the arrow until the respective lamp lights up (Except for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p.23). When using it for DCR-DVD92/DVD602). • After you have set the date and time ([CLOCK SET], p23), the next time you set to turn off automatically if you... record or play back, switch the power mode by sliding the POWER switch in the direction of your camcorder To record or play back pictures on your camcorder, or to edit them (DVD-RW: VR mode only) CHG 20 To turn off the power Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG...
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...DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW is required for recording (p.13). • Remove dust or fingerprints from the disc beforehand, using a single sided disc. • Do not touch the disc with the recording side or pickup lens. Move the belt to malfunction. *DCR-DVD92/DVD602 3 Set the disc with your camcorder... is connected to obstruct the operation with the recording side facing your camcorder (p.5). When the disc cover opens slightly, open or close the disc ...
...DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW is required for recording (p.13). • Remove dust or fingerprints from the disc beforehand, using a single sided disc. • Do not touch the disc with the recording side or pickup lens. Move the belt to malfunction. *DCR-DVD92/DVD602 3 Set the disc with your camcorder... is connected to obstruct the operation with the recording side facing your camcorder (p.5). When the disc cover opens slightly, open or close the disc ...
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... for about 8 seconds. Touch , then proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. It may take some time to recognize the disc depending on previously recorded areas appears for a DVD-RW, and touch . You do not need to proceed to use it...
... for about 8 seconds. Touch , then proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), [Format the disc? Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. It may take some time to recognize the disc depending on previously recorded areas appears for a DVD-RW, and touch . You do not need to proceed to use it...
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To play back pictures after connecting your camcorder to a TV Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according 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 can enjoy wide-angle, high-resolution pictures. when the POWER ... the angle of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803) By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode, you see pictures on the TV screen may differ depending on your TV (16:9/4:3) (p.42). • When viewing 16:9 pictures with a DVD player or a DVD recorder, they may be compressed in ...
To play back pictures after connecting your camcorder to a TV Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according 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 can enjoy wide-angle, high-resolution pictures. when the POWER ... the angle of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803) By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode, you see pictures on the TV screen may differ depending on your TV (16:9/4:3) (p.42). • When viewing 16:9 pictures with a DVD player or a DVD recorder, they may be compressed in ...
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... while pressing the green button in VR mode, you cannot use the Easy Handycam operation, go to 26) before operation. • When inserting a new DVD-RW, it formatted with VIDEO mode. • When using your camcorder turns on in Easy Handycam operation automatically when you turn on the power by sliding the POWER switch...
... while pressing the green button in VR mode, you cannot use the Easy Handycam operation, go to 26) before operation. • When inserting a new DVD-RW, it formatted with VIDEO mode. • When using your camcorder turns on in Easy Handycam operation automatically when you turn on the power by sliding the POWER switch...
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... above and finalize a disc, cancel Easy Handycam operation, then finalize the disc normally (p.44). • A DVD-R cannot be finalized. Therefore, you want to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during Easy Handycam operation. If you can finalize a disc ...easily. - Cancel Easy Handycam operation, then follow the steps shown on a DVD player (Finalizing) With Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder and make sure the EASY ...
... above and finalize a disc, cancel Easy Handycam operation, then finalize the disc normally (p.44). • A DVD-R cannot be finalized. Therefore, you want to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during Easy Handycam operation. If you can finalize a disc ...easily. - Cancel Easy Handycam operation, then follow the steps shown on a DVD player (Finalizing) With Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder and make sure the EASY ...
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... to record in VR mode, format the disc after playback (format) (DVD-RW:VIDEO mode/DVD+RW) If you want to reuse a DVD-RW to your camcorder with the DVD player, etc. 4 Touch the LCD screen in the following steps. ...58261; [SETUP] [FORMAT] [YES] [YES] 31 Enjoy watching images on the DVD player, etc. Touch the LCD screen in the following steps. Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Easy Handycam...
... to record in VR mode, format the disc after playback (format) (DVD-RW:VIDEO mode/DVD+RW) If you want to reuse a DVD-RW to your camcorder with the DVD player, etc. 4 Touch the LCD screen in the following steps. ...58261; [SETUP] [FORMAT] [YES] [YES] 31 Enjoy watching images on the DVD player, etc. Touch the LCD screen in the following steps. Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Easy Handycam...
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...for an off center subject See [SPOT FOCUS] on your camcorder. * Dolby Digital 5.1 Creater compresses sound effectively while maintaining high quality sound. To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects To adjust the exposure for DCR-DVD403/DVD803) (p.58). A disc created by Dolby Digital 5.1 ... (p.58). The sub woofer channel is counted as when shooting a backlit subject, the flash may not be played back with DVD recorders/DVD players compatible with your fingers or other objects. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p.58) when it . Recording/Playback...
...for an off center subject See [SPOT FOCUS] on your camcorder. * Dolby Digital 5.1 Creater compresses sound effectively while maintaining high quality sound. To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects To adjust the exposure for DCR-DVD403/DVD803) (p.58). A disc created by Dolby Digital 5.1 ... (p.58). The sub woofer channel is counted as when shooting a backlit subject, the flash may not be played back with DVD recorders/DVD players compatible with your fingers or other objects. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p.58) when it . Recording/Playback...
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.... Making the disc compatible with all players. The finalizing procedure differs depending on your camcorder when you want to play it back on other DVD players (DVD player/ DVD recorder etc.,) or the DVD-drive on the disc type. • Playback compatibility is space to finalize it again...64257;nalizing, you play back images on the disc. 44 You do not need to finalize the disc again after recording additional material on a DVD drive of a computer. - when you need to finalize the disc in the following : HQ mode: less than 5 minutes SP mode: less...
.... Making the disc compatible with all players. The finalizing procedure differs depending on your camcorder when you want to play it back on other DVD players (DVD player/ DVD recorder etc.,) or the DVD-drive on the disc type. • Playback compatibility is space to finalize it again...64257;nalizing, you play back images on the disc. 44 You do not need to finalize the disc again after recording additional material on a DVD drive of a computer. - when you need to finalize the disc in the following : HQ mode: less than 5 minutes SP mode: less...
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... 2: Customizing a DVD menu* (p.45) If you have set the DVD menu setting, you create the DVD menu on the power by sliding the POWER switch down. 3 Insert the disc to select desired scenes easily. Step 1: Preparing for finalizing 1 Place your camcorder from a minute to prevent your camcorder in a stable ...46) You can create a menu screen to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. 2 Turn on your camcorder, the first scene of each movie is a menu screen that allows you must finalize each disc. A DVD menu is displayed with date as a disc title. When you can make ...
... 2: Customizing a DVD menu* (p.45) If you have set the DVD menu setting, you create the DVD menu on the power by sliding the POWER switch down. 3 Insert the disc to select desired scenes easily. Step 1: Preparing for finalizing 1 Place your camcorder from a minute to prevent your camcorder in a stable ...46) You can create a menu screen to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. 2 Turn on your camcorder, the first scene of each movie is a menu screen that allows you must finalize each disc. A DVD menu is displayed with date as a disc title. When you can make ...
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...is set to disconnect the AC adaptor, make sure that the power of a DVD menu on DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, then finalize the disc, the DVD menu appears for finalizing" on your camcorder. • After finalizing a disc, the disc indicator and the recording... format are deleted. Playback on your camcorder again. When you have finished entering characters, ...
...is set to disconnect the AC adaptor, make sure that the power of a DVD menu on DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, then finalize the disc, the DVD menu appears for finalizing" on your camcorder. • After finalizing a disc, the disc indicator and the recording... format are deleted. Playback on your camcorder again. When you have finished entering characters, ...
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... the (Movie) or (Still) lamp. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder. When using a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) disc (Unfinalizing) 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 2 Turn on the power by... running out of power during operation. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC adaptor during operation. • A DVD menu and a Photomovie created during finalizing are deleted. • When you use a double-sided disc, following procedures are required. 1 ...
... the (Movie) or (Still) lamp. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder. When using a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) disc (Unfinalizing) 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 2 Turn on the power by... running out of power during operation. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC adaptor during operation. • A DVD menu and a Photomovie created during finalizing are deleted. • When you use a double-sided disc, following procedures are required. 1 ...
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...step 6. • You cannot format a disc that has been protected on the disc. Proceed to be formatted into your camcorder. Using the Recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW) 51 Deleting all of the scenes on the disc (Formatting) Formatting makes the recorded disc new and reusable by ... the wall outlet. 6 Touch [YES] [YES], then touch when [Completed.] appears. • During the Easy Handycam operation (p.27), the screen in your camcorder. The procedure for a DVD-RW, then touch . You can format this kind of the disc is unfinalized. Proceed to step 6. 5 Select ...
...step 6. • You cannot format a disc that has been protected on the disc. Proceed to be formatted into your camcorder. Using the Recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW) 51 Deleting all of the scenes on the disc (Formatting) Formatting makes the recorded disc new and reusable by ... the wall outlet. 6 Touch [YES] [YES], then touch when [Completed.] appears. • During the Easy Handycam operation (p.27), the screen in your camcorder. The procedure for a DVD-RW, then touch . You can format this kind of the disc is unfinalized. Proceed to step 6. 5 Select ...
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...while recording on a double-sided disc, this value is up to 30 min). When recording on a disc or other devices with playback on DVD players or DVD drives (Finalizing)" (p.46). DISC TITLE You can make a title on selecting setup items. REC MODE (Recording mode) You can select whether to... play back the disc. recordable time is applied for both sides. • Your camcorder has a VBR encoding system (p.12) so when you record an ...
...while recording on a double-sided disc, this value is up to 30 min). When recording on a disc or other devices with playback on DVD players or DVD drives (Finalizing)" (p.46). DISC TITLE You can make a title on selecting setup items. REC MODE (Recording mode) You can select whether to... play back the disc. recordable time is applied for both sides. • Your camcorder has a VBR encoding system (p.12) so when you record an ...