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)
© 2005 Sony Corporation
Recording/
Playback
Getting Started
16
32
Enjoying with your
DVD Handycam
10
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
Easy
Handycam
27
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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
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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
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-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
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.
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”.
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On using the camcorder
•
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
•
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).
•
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.
•
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
•
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).
•
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
•
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
•
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.
•
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.
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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, 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))
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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.)
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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)
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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
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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)
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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).
•
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).
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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.
•
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.
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Enjoying with your DVD Handycam
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.
•
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
•
12cm DVD-R
•
12cm DVD-RW
•
12cm DVD+RW
•
DVD+R
•
DVD-RAM
•
DVD-ROM
•
CD
•
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).
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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
1)
(30, 44)
Playing back recordings on other DVD
players even if you do not finalize the disc
1)
(44) – – –
2)
Creating the DVD menu when you finalize
the disc
(45)
–
Recording additional scenes after finalizing
the disc
(50) –
3)
4)
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)
1)
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.
2)
Do not try to playback these discs in the DVD-ROM drive on your computer. This may cause a
malfunction.
3)
Unfinalizing is required (p.50).
4)
A confirmation dialog asking you if you want to record additional material appears (p.50).
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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.
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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)
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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
ON
(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
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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)
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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
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•
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
ON
(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
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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
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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).
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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 .
OK
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.
OK
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
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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
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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
OK
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
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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
ON
(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)
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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
ON
(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
28
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
0
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)
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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
Recording
date/time
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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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