Sony DCR-DVD703, DCR-DVD203, DCR-DVD653, DCR-DVD403, DCR-DVD803 User Manual

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Printed in Japan

Digital Video Camera Recorder

Operating Guide

DCR-DVD92/DVD103/DVD203/ DVD403/DVD602/DVD653/DVD703/ DVD803

Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.

2-587-622-11 (1)

Recording/

Playback

Getting Started

Enjoying with your

DVD Handycam

Playback on DVD devices

Using the Recorded disc

Using the Setup items

Editing on DVD Handycam

Dubbing

Using a Computer

Troubleshooting

Additional Information

105

Easy

Handycam

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

WARNING

To prevent ﬁre or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufﬁcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those speciﬁed herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DCR-DVD

Serial No.

Model No. AC-

Serial No.

For customers in the U.S.A.

“Battery pack” THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call:

Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). The number below is for the FCC related matters only.

Read this ﬁrst

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD103 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA

92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Declaration of Conformity

Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD203 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA

92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Declaration of Conformity

Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD403 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA

92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

For customers in CANADA

“Battery pack” THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-

003.

Notes on use

Your camcorder is supplied with two kinds of operations guides.

– “Operating guide” (This manual) – “First Step Guide” for using the supplied

software (stored on the supplied CD-ROM)*

* The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do not include a

“First Step Guide”.

On using the camcorder

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Do not hold the camcorder by the

following parts.

View ﬁnder LCD screen

Battery

•

Before connecting your camcorder to

another device with a USB cable etc., be sure to insert the connector plug in the proper direction. If you insert the connector plug forcibly in the wrong direction, the terminal may be damaged, or this may cause a malfunction of your camcorder.

Notes on the Setup items, LCD screen, viewﬁnder, and lens

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A setup item that is grayed out is not

available under the current recording or playback conditions.

•

The LCD screen and the viewﬁnder are

manufactured using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen and the viewﬁnder. These points are normal.

•

Exposing the LCD screen, the viewﬁnder,

or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors.

•

Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might

cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take pictures of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk.

Read this ﬁrst (continued)

On recording

•

Before starting to record, test the

recording function to make sure the picture and sound are recorded without any problems. You cannot delete images once you record them on a DVD-R. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (not supplied) for trial recording (p.13).

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Compensation for the contents of

recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.

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TV color systems differ depending on the countries/regions. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV.

•

Television programs, ﬁlms, video tapes,

and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws. You cannot dub copyright protected software on your camcorder.

On this manual

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The images of the LCD screen and the viewﬁnder used on this manual are captured using a digital still camera, and thus may appear different from what you see.

•

The on-screen displays in each local

language are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using your camcorder if necessary (p.69).

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The illustration used on this manual are

based on the model DCR-DVD403.

About the Carl Zeiss lens

Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF* measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens.

* MTF stands for Modulation Transfer Function.

The number value indicates the amount of light from a subject coming into the lens.

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You can use 8cm DVD-Rs, 8cm DVD-

RWs and 8cm DVD+RWs only. Use the discs with marks listed below.

•

For reliability durability of recording

/playback, we recommend that you use Sony discs or discs with an * for VIDEO CAMERA mark for your DVD Handycam. Using a disc other than above may cause the unsatisfactory recording/playback or you may not be able to remove the disc from your DVD Handycam.

Depending on the place you bought, the

disc has a mark.

Notes on use

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Hold the disc by its edge while supporting

the center hole lightly. Do not touch the recording side (the opposite of the printed side when using a single sided disc).

•

Before shooting, be sure to remove

dust and ﬁngerprints from the disc with the cleaning cloth supplied with your camcorder. Otherwise you may not be able to record or play normally in some situations using that disc.

•

When you set the disc in your camcorder,

press ﬁrmly until it clicks. When the message [C:13:] appears on the LCD screen, open the disc cover and set the disc again.

•

Do not attach any adhesive material such

as a sticker on the surface of a disc. If you do so, the disc may become unbalanced, and this may cause a malfunction of the disc or your camcorder.

About the disc

Care and storage of the discs

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Keep the disc clean, or the quality of the

audio and video output may deteriorate.

•

Clean the disc with the supplied cleaning

cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out. For dirt, clean the disc with a soft cloth slightly moistened in water, then remove the moisture with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use solvents such as benzine, cleaners intended for vinyl LPs or antistatic splay, as they may cause a malfunction to the disc.

•

Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight

or leave it in a humid place.

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When you carry or store the disc, put it in

its case.

•

When you want to write letters or marks,

etc. on a single sided disc, write only on the printed side using an oil-based marker with a felt-tip, and do not touch the ink until it dries. Do not heat the disc or use a sharp-pointed tool, such as ball point pen. Do not dry the surface by heating. You cannot write on, or mark, on the doublesided discs.

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, and holding your camcorder ....................20

Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewﬁnder ...................................21

Step 5: Using the touch panel .................................................................22

Step 6: Setting the date and time ............................................................23

Step 7: Inserting a disc ............................................................................24

Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803)

........................................................ 26

Easy Handycam

– using your camcorder with automatic settings

Operate your camcorder with ease .........................................................27

Recording with ease ................................................................................28

Playing back with ease ............................................................................29

Preparation for playing back on a DVD player (Finalizing) ......................30

Recording/Playback

Recording ................................................................................................32

Playback ..................................................................................................33

Functions used for recording/playback, etc. ............................................34

Recording To use zoom To record sound 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))

To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects To adjust the focus for an off center subject To ﬁx the exposure for the selected subject To record in mirror mode To add special effects To use a tripod Playback 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 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 drives (Finalizing) ............................................................................44

Playing back a disc on DVD players, etc. ................................................48

Playing back a disc on a computer with a DVD drive installed ................48

Using 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 (EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.)

STILL SET .........................................................................................61

Settings for still images (BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE, etc.)

PICT.APPLI. ......................................................................................63

Special effects on pictures or additional functions on recording/playback (PICT.EFFECT/D.EFFECT/SLIDE SHOW,etc.)

DISC SET ..........................................................................................65

Settings for discs (FORMAT/FINALIZE/UNFINALIZE, etc.)

STANDARD SET ...............................................................................65

Settings while recording on a disc or other basic settings (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 ...................82

Installing software ....................................................................................83

Viewing “First Step Guide” .......................................................................86

Table of Contents (continued)

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

Enjoying with your DVD Handycam

What you can do with your DVD Handycam

Your DVD Handycam records images on an 8cm DVD* disc. You can enjoy your DVD Handycam in ways that are different from those of other media. This makes it easier to record and view images.

A VISUAL INDEX screen that shows the disc contents at a glance

Movies and still images are recorded on the same disc. You can ﬁnd the desired scene quickly using this convenient index (p.29, 33).

A Slide show that plays back still images, one after another

You can play back still images one after another using the Slide show function. You can also enjoy the Slide show on a DVD player if you ﬁnalize** the disc (p.30, 44).

Using your DVD Handycam

Preparing Recording

Playing back on the DVD Handycam

Playing back on DVD players

(Finalize** the disc)

(p.16) (p.28, 32) (p.29, 33) (p.30, 44)

Enjoying with your DVD Handycam

Playing back the recorded disc on other DVD devices

You can play back a disc on other DVD players or on the DVD drive of a computer if you ﬁnalize** it. You can also create a DVD menu that helps you to ﬁnd the desired image quickly, from a list of thumbnails (p.30, 44).

Editing a disc using the supplied software

You can create your own DVD discs adding special effects or music to images using the Picture Package software supplied with your camcorder (p.82).

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The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do not support a computer connection.

* DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is a high capacity optical disc which enables you to record images. In this

manual, an 8cm DVD disc is described as a “disc.”

** Finalizing means converting a recorded disc so that it can be played back on other DVD playback

equipment (p.30, 44). After ﬁnalizing a disc, you may not be able to record on it again on your DVD Handycam, depending on the disc type and the recording format (p.13).

What you can do with your DVD Handycam (continued)

DVD functions different from those of tape media

Easy to record, then to play back recordings without rewinding

You can start recording and check the recorded images without rewinding or fast forwarding. Images are stored on the free space on the disc automatically. Therefore, you will not delete important images accidentally.

Transferring data to your computer at high speed

You can import data to your computer in less time than the actual recording time. If your computer supports Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), you can transfer data at a faster rate.

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The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do not support a computer connection.

Adjusting the image quality that suits each scene

You can record images on a disc utilizing the disc capacity more effectively thanks to the VBR* encoding system that adjusts image quality automatically according to the scene being recorded. Recording an object that moves fast requires more space to record clear images on a disc. Therefore, the available recording time may be shorten than normal.

* VBR stands for Variable Bit Rate. This feature enables your DVD Handycam to adjust the bit rate

(recording capacity per a certain time) automatically in accordance with each of the recorded scenes.

Enjoying with your DVD Handycam

Choosing a disc

What kinds of disc can I use?

The kinds of disc that you can use in your DVD Handycam are as follows. When you use a DVD-RW, you can choose the recording format from VIDEO mode or VR mode.

Disc type and the recording format

8cm DVD-R 8cm DVD-RW 8cm DVD+RW

VIDEO mode VR mode

Marks used in this manual

Features

This kind of disc can be recorded only once

This kind of disc can be overwritten repeatedly, even when the disc is full, if you format* it.

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Use Sony discs or discs with a mark. Depending on the place you bought, the disc

has a mark.

Differences in the recording format on DVD-RWs

Examples of incompatible discs

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12cm DVD-R

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12cm DVD-RW

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12cm DVD+RW

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DVD+R

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DVD-RAM

•

DVD-ROM

•

CD-R

•

CD-ROM

•

CD-RW

has wide compatibility with other

players.

(Video Recording mode) enables you to edit, such as deleting or dividing scenes, the material you have recorded on your DVD Handycam. Once you ﬁnalize the disc, you can play back the disc with a DVD player that supports VR mode.

•

Refer to the speciﬁcations of your playback

equipment for additional compatibility information.

* Formatting makes a disc ready for recording. Also, formatting removes all images data from a previously

recorded disc, allowing you to recover the full capacity of that disc. Therefore, you can use the disc repeatedly (p.51).

Choosing a disc (continued)

Do the features differ according to the disc?

What you can do with your disc differs, depending on the disc type and the recording format used.

The number in the parentheses indicates the reference page.

Disc type

Recording movies and still images (28, 32)

   

Playing back the last scene immediately (38)

   

Deleting the last scene immediately (38) –

  

Playing back recordings on other DVD players if you ﬁnalize the disc

(30, 44)

   

Playing back recordings on other DVD players even if you do not ﬁnalize the disc

(44) – – –



Creating the DVD menu when you ﬁnalize the disc

(45)

 

–



Recording additional scenes after ﬁnalizing the disc

(50) –



 

Using the disc repeatedly by formatting it (51) –

  

Editing images on your DVD Handycam (72) – –



–

Transferring recorded scenes to your computer and editing them

(82)

   

DVD discs recorded by Sony DVD Handycam are designed to be played back on home DVD players,

DVD recorders, and computer DVD drives. DVD-RWs recorded in the VR mode must be played back on DVD playback equipment that supports the VR mode. Note that playback on all home DVD players, DVD recorders, and computer DVD drives may not be guaranteed. Refer to the speciﬁcations of your playback equipment for additional compatibility information.

Do not try to playback these discs in the DVD-ROM drive on your computer. This may cause a

malfunction.

Unﬁnalizing is required (p.50).

A conﬁrmation dialog asking you if you want to record additional material appears (p.50).

What do you want to do with the disc after recording on it?

I want to edit the disc, such as dividing or deleting images.

I want to play back the disc on various DVD playback devices.

Do you want to use the disc repeatedly?

No. I do not want to delete images once I record them.

Yes. I want to use one disc repeatedly.

Enjoying with your DVD Handycam

How to choose a disc

The ﬁgure below helps you to choose the best disc for your purpose.

And, you can play back the disc on various DVD playback devices.

And, you can play back the disc without ﬁnalizing it.

Did you ﬁnd the disc type that suits your purpose? Now, enjoy your DVD Handycam.

Step 1: Checking supplied items

Make sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. If any of the following items are not included, contact 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)

AV 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-DVD92/DVD602)

A button-type lithium battery is already installed.

Cleaning cloth (1)

Shoulder strap (1) (p.113)

Shoe cover (1) (p.81) (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803)

Attached to the camcorder.

Lens cap (1) (p.20) (DCR-DVD92/DVD602)

Attached to the camcorder.

Rechargeable battery pack (1) (p.18) NP-FP50: Except for DCR-DVD403/ DVD8 03 NP-FP70: DCR-DVD403/DVD803

CD-ROM “PicturePackage Ver.1.8” (1) (p.82) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602)

Operating Guide (This manual) (1)

Step 2: Charging the battery pack

You can charge the battery after attaching the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series) (p.107) to your camcorder.

Power cord

DC IN jack cover

To the wall outlet

AC Adaptor

CHG lamp

DC plug

DC IN jack

Battery

Power switch

1 Slide the battery pack in the

direction of the arrow until it clicks.

2 Slide the POWER switch in the

direction of the arrow to set it to OFF (CHG) (The default setting).

MODE

OFF

(CHG)

POWER

3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the

DC IN jack on your camcorder.

Open the DC IN jack cover to connect the AC Adaptor.

DC IN jack cover

Match the  mark on the DC plug with  mark on your camcorder.

4 Connect the AC Adaptor to the

wall outlet using the power cord.

The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts.

CHG

5 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off

when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder.

Disconnect the AC Adaptor holding both your camcorder and the DC plug.

Getting Started

To remove a battery pack

Slide the BATT release button in the direction of the arrow while pressing down the Projection in the center of the BATT release button (), slide the battery pack towards the back of your camcorder, then remove the battery pack ().

BATT release button

Projection

When storing the battery pack

Use up the battery pack completely if you do not intend to use it for a long time (p.107).

To use an outside power source

Make the same connections as you do when charging the battery pack. The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case.

Charging time (full charge)

Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.

Battery pack Charging time

NP-FP50*

130

NP-FP70**

160

NP-FP90

220

* Supplied with the models except for DCR-

DVD403/DVD803.

**Supplied with DCR-DVD403/DVD803.

Recording time

Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack.

For DCR-DVD92/DVD103/DVD602/DVD653

Battery pack

Continuous recording time

Typical recording time

NP-FP50 (supplied)

80 85 90

35 40 40

NP-FP70

170 185 190

80 90 90

NP-FP90

300 335 345

145 165 170

For DCR-DVD203/DVD703

Battery pack

Continuous recording time

Typical recording time

NP-FP50 (supplied)

75 85 90

35 40 40

NP-FP70

160 180 190

70 85 90

NP-FP90

290 320 345

140 155 170

For DCR-DVD403/DVD803

Battery pack

Continuous recording time

Typical recording time

NP-FP50

50 55 55

20 25 25

NP-FP70 (supplied)

115 120 125

55 55 60

NP-FP90

205 220 225

100 105 110

If you record under the following conditions: Top: When the LCD backlight turns on. Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off. Bottom: Recording time when recording with

the viewﬁnder while the LCD screen is closed.

Step 2: Charging the battery pack (continued)

Playback time

Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack.

For DCR-DVD92/DVD103/DVD602/DVD653

Battery pack

LCD screen opened*

LCD screen closed

NP-FP50 (supplied)

105 125

NP-FP70

225 265

NP-FP90

400 475

For DCR-DVD203/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

NP-FP50

90 105

NP-FP70 (supplied)

190 225

NP-FP90

345 400

* When the LCD backlight turns on.

On the battery pack

•

Before changing the battery pack, slide the

POWER switch up to OFF (CHG).

•

The CHG (charge) lamp ﬂashes during

charging, or BATTERY INFO (p.37) will not be correctly displayed under the following

conditions. – The battery pack is not attached correctly. – The battery pack is damaged. – The battery pack is fully discharged.

(For BATTERY INFO only.)

•

The power will not be supplied from the battery

as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC jack of your camcorder, even when the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet.

•

We recommend that you use an NP-FP70 or

NP-FP90 battery pack when a video light (optional) is attached.

On the charging/recording/playback time

• Times measured with the camcorder at 25 °C (77°F). (10-30°C (50-86°F) is recommended.)

• Available recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures.

• The available recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder.

On the AC Adaptor

• Use the nearby wall outlet when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder.

• Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture.

• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction.

PRECAUTION

• Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor.

Getting Started

•

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 you turn on the power of your camcorder, the current date and time will be displayed on the LCD screen for a few seconds.

2 Remove the lens cap by pressing

both knobs on the sides of the cap (DCR-DVD92/DVD602).

3 Hold your camcorder correctly.

4 Ensure a good grip, then fasten

the belt.

To turn off the power

Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG).

•

At the time of purchase, the power will be

set to turn off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power. ([A.SHUT OFF], p.69).

Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your camcorder

To record or play back, slide the POWER switch to turn on the respective lamp. When using it for the ﬁrst time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p.23).

POWER switch

Lens cover*

*Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602

1 Turn on the power by sliding the

POWER switch in the direction of the arrow while pressing the green button in the center.

When you record or play back, switch the power mode by sliding the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow until the respective lamp lights up.

MODE

OFF

(CHG)

POWER

Green button

(Movie): To record movies (Still): To record still images (Play/Edit): To play back pictures on

your camcorder, or to edit them (DVD-RW: VR mode only)

CHG

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.)

90 degrees to the camcorder

DISP/BATT INFO

90 degrees (max.)

•

Be careful not to press the buttons 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 can close it with the LCD screen side facing out. This is convenient during playback operations.

To darken the LCD screen

Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until appears. This setting is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or you want to save battery power. The recorded picture will not be affected by the setting. To cancel, press and hold DISP/BATT INFO until disappears.

•

See [LCD/VF SET] - [LCD BRIGHT] (p.66) to

adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.

The viewﬁnder

You can view pictures using the viewﬁnder to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the picture seen on the LCD screen is poor.

Viewﬁnder lens adjustment lever

Move it until the picture is clear.

Viewﬁnder

Extend the viewﬁnder until it clicks.

•

You can adjust the brightness of the viewﬁnder

backlight by selecting [LCD/VF SET] - [VF B.LIGHT] (p.67). The recorded picture will not be affected by

the setting.

Getting Started

Step 5: Using the touch panel

You can play back recorded pictures (p.29,

33), or change the settings (p.52) using the touch panel.

Touch the buttons displayed on the screen.

DISP/BATT INFO

Touch the button on the LCD screen.

•

Perform the same actions as explained above

when you press the buttons on the LCD frame or alongside of the LCD screen.

•

Be careful not to press buttons on the LCD

frame accidentally while using the touch panel.

To hide the screen indicators

Press DISP/BATT INFO to toggle the screen indicators (such as counter, etc.) on or off.

Changing the language setting

You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a speciﬁed language. Select the screen language in [LANGUAGE] on the TIME/ LANGU. (p.69).

Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the ﬁrst time. If you do not 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 about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set the date and time again (p.111).

POWER switch

Skip to step 4 when you set the clock for the ﬁrst time.

1 Touch  [SETUP].

2 Select TIME/LANGU. with /

, then touch .

3 Select [CLOCK SET] with / ,

then touch .

4 Select the desired geographical

area with

, then touch .

5 Set [DST] or [SUMMERTIME] to

[ON] with

, if necessary,

then touch .

CLOCK SET

DATE

AREA26

DST

OFF

NewYork , Bogota

2005Y JANM1D12:

GMT -5.0

00 AM

–:– –:– –

6 Set [Y] (year) with

, then

touch .

You can set any year up to the year

2079.

CLOCK SET

DATE

AREA26

DST

OFF

NewYork , Bogota

2005Y JANM1D12:

GMT -5.0

00 AM

–:– –:– –

7 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour

and minute, then touch .

The clock starts. For midnight, set it to 12:00 AM. For midday, set it to 12:00 PM.

•

Refer to page 106 for information concerning

“World time difference.”

•

Instead of [DST], [SUMMERTIME] is

displayed for some models.

Step 6: Setting the date and time

Getting Started

A new 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW is required for recording (p.13).

• Remove dust or ﬁngerprints from the

disc beforehand, using the cleaning cloth supplied with your camcorder (p.5).

POWER switch

1 Check that the power of your

camcorder is on.

•

You can remove the disc when a power

source is connected to your camcorder even when your camcorder is turned off. However, the disc recognition process (step 4) does not start.

2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch

in the direction of the arrow (OPEN ).

[PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on the LCD screen. Then the opening melody sounds once, and the camcorder beeps. After the beeps stop, the disc cover opens slightly automatically.

When the disc cover opens slightly, open it further.

Disc cover OPEN switch

Pickup lens

•

Be careful not to obstruct the operation

with your hand or other objects, etc., when opening or closing the disc cover. Move the belt to the bottom of the camcorder, then open or close the disc cover.

•

If you catch the belt or the lens cap strap*

when closing the disc cover, it may cause your camcorder 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.

Set the disc with the label side facing out when using a single sided disc.

•

Do not touch the disc with the recording

side or pickup lens. For details about pickup lens, see page 111.

Step 7: Inserting a disc

4 Close the disc cover.

Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. It may take some time to recognize the disc depending on the disc type and condition.

DVD-R

You can start recording immediately after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from the LCD screen. You do not need to proceed to steps after step 5.

DVD-RW

Select the recording format, then format the disc. Proceed to step 5.

DVD+RW

The FORMAT screen appears. Proceed to step 6.

•

During Easy Handycam operation (p.27),

[Format the disc? If not, remove the disc.] appears. Touch OK then Proceed to step 7.

5 Select the recording format for a

DVD-RW, and touch .

VRVIDE O

Can play back on

vari ous DVD device s.

Cann ot edit in Camco rder

FORMAT : VIDEO

VIDEO mode

You can play back the disc on most of DVD players if you ﬁnalize it.

VR mode

You can edit, delete pictures, or divide movies on your camcorder (p.72). However, the disc can be played back only on DVD players that support VR mode when you ﬁnalize it.

6 Touch [YES]  [YES].

7 Touch when [Completed.]

appears.

When the formatting is completed, you can start recording on the DVD-RW or the DVD+RW.

•

Do not remove the battery pack or

disconnect the AC adaptor while formatting.

To remove the disc

Perform steps 1 and 2 to open the disc cover, then remove the disc. It may take some time to remove the disc depending on the disc condition or recorded materials.

•

Do not apply shock or vibration to your

camcorder while the ACCESS lamp lights up or ﬂashes, or [DISC ACCESS] or [PREPARING TO OPEN] is displayed on the LCD screen.

•

If you close the disc cover with the disc set

incorrectly, it may cause your camcorder to malfunction.

•

After your camcorder recognizes the disc, disc

information such as the date you started to use it and information on previously recorded areas appears for about 8 seconds. The information on previously recorded areas may not be displayed correctly depending on the condition of the disc.

•

To delete all of the previously recorded pictures

from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use it again to record new pictures, see “Deleting all of the scenes on the disc (Formatting)” on page

51.

Getting Started

By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode, you can enjoy wide-angle, high-resolution pictures. If you intend to view pictures on a wide TV, recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode is recommended.

POWER switch

WIDE SELECT button

1 Slide the POWER switch down to

light up the (Movie) lamp.

MODE

OFF

(CHG)

POWER

CHG

2 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly

to select the desired screen aspect ratio.

16:9* 4:3*

* When viewing on the LCD screen. It may

be different in the viewﬁnder.

•

You cannot change the aspect ratio in the

following cases:

– when the POWER switch is set to

(Still). – while recording movies – when [D.EFFECT] is set to [OLD

MOVIE] (p.64).

•

Differences in the angle of view between

4:3 and 16:9 vary depending on the zoom position.

•

When recording on a DVD-R/DVD-RW

(VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, the available recording time may be shorter in the following situations.

– when you record pictures while toggling

between 16:9 and 4:3. – when you change the [REC MODE]

during 4:3 (p.65).

To 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 [4:3], pictures may appear rough depending on subjects.

To play back images on a DVD player or a DVD recorder

The way you see pictures on the TV screen may differ depending on your player. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices you are using.

•

When you play back pictures recorded in 16:9

on a DVD+RW with a DVD player or a DVD recorder, they may appear to be compressed in the lengthwise direction.

Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803)

Easy Handycam – using your camcorder with automatic settings

Operate your camcorder with ease

With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are automatically adjusted optimally, which frees you from detailed adjustment. Since only basic functions become available and screen font size increases for easy viewing, even ﬁrst time users can enjoy easy operation. Complete the preparations described in steps 1 to 8 (p.16 to 26) before operation.

•

When inserting a new DVD-RW, it formatted with VIDEO mode.

•

When using a DVD-RW disc formatted in VR mode, you cannot use the editing function (p.72).

If you do not intend to use the Easy Handycam operation, go to page 32.

1 Turn on the power by sliding the POWER switch

in the direction of the arrow while pressing the green button in the center.

POWER switch

EASY button

MODE

OFF

(CHG)

POWER

Green button

2 Press EASY.

Now try recording



To cancel Easy Handycam

Press EASY again. 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.

During Easy Handycam operation

•

You cannot use some buttons or switches (p.28,

29), and some setup items (p.54).

•

If you set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation] appears.

Easy Handycam– using your camcorder with automatic settings

Easy Handycam – using 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, 65).

1 Slide the POWER switch



down repeatedly

to light up the (Movie) or (Still) lamp.

Make sure the EASY lamp  lights up in blue. If not, press EASY to light it up (p.27).

 







… To record movies

… To record still images

2 Start recording.

Movies Still Images

Press REC START/STOP  (or



Press PHOTO  lightly to adjust the focus (), then press it fully ().

SETUP

60min

0:00:0 0

REC

16:9

START/ STOP

REC

SETUP

 

[STBY]  [REC] Flashing Lights up

To stop recording, press it again. A shutter sound is heard. When

disappears, the image has been

recorded.

To record the next images

Perform step 2.

•

You can continue recording if you have not ﬁnalized the disc (p.30) and there is still space

to record on the disc when: – you turn off the power, then turn it on again. – you remove a disc from your camcorder, then

insert it again.

•

When you record in Easy Handycam operation, you cannot use following functions:

– BACK LIGHT (p.35) –

Turning off the

backlight of the LCD screen

(p.21)

– Checking/Deleting the last scene (p.38)

Easy Handycam– using your camcorder with automatic settings

1 Slide the POWER switch



down repeatedly

to light up the (Play/Edit) lamp.

The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen.

Make sure the EASY lamp  lights up in blue. If not, press EASY to light it up (p.27).

Movie tab

Still image tab

Previous 6 pictures

Next 6 pictures

Appears with the image on the tab that was played back last.

VISUAL INDEX screen

… To playback

2 Start playing back.

Movies Still Images

Touch the Movie tab, then the

movie to be played back.

Touch the Still image tab, then the still image to be played back.

Beginning of the scene/ previous scene

Toggles Play or Pause as you touch

Next scene

Stop (go to the VISUAL INDEX screen)

Reverse/ forward

Previous/Next Go to the

VISUAL INDEX screen

When the selected movie has played

back to the end, the screen returns to the

VISUAL INDEX screen.

•

When you touch a movie marked with , you can play it back from the point you have stopped previously. When you record another new image,  appears with the image.

•

When you playback during EASY Handycam operation you cannot use following functions:

– PB zoom (p.36)

–

Turning off the

backlight of the LCD screen

(p.21)

Playing back with ease

Recording date/time

With Easy Handycam operation, your DVD Handycam sets up the following options automatically. Therefore, you can ﬁnalize a disc easily. – creating a DVD menu to display images as thumbnails on a DVD player, etc (p.45). – creating a photomovie to playback still images on a DVD player, etc (p.46).

If you want to customize the settings above and ﬁnalize a disc, cancel Easy Handycam operation, then ﬁnalize the disc normally (p.44).

•

A DVD-R cannot be overwritten once you ﬁnalize it even when there is space to record.

•

If you ﬁnalize a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, you cannot record additional material

on the disc during Easy Handycam operation. Cancel Easy Handycam operation, then

follow the steps shown on page 50.

1 Place your camcorder in a stable position. Connect the AC Adaptor to the

DC IN jack on your camcorder.

POWER switch

DC IN jack

EASY button

AC Adaptor

to wall outlet

•

Be sure to use the AC adaptor to prevent your camcorder from running out of power

during ﬁnalizing.

2 Turn on your camcorder and make sure the EASY lamp lights up.

When the EASY lamp turns off, press EASY to set the Easy Handycam operation to ON.

3 Insert the disc to be ﬁnalized.

See “Step7: Inserting a Disc” on page 24 for details.

Easy Handycam – using your camcorder with automatic settings (continued)

Preparation for playing back on a DVD player (Finalizing)

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