2-587-622-13 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-DVD92/DVD103/DVD203/ DVD403/DVD602/DVD653/DVD703/ DVD803 Enjoying with your DVD Handycam 10 Getting Started 16 Easy 27 Handycam Recording/ 32 Playback Playback on DVD devices 44 Using the Recorded disc 50 Using the Setup items 52 Editing on DVD Handycam 72 Dubbing 78 Using a Computer 82 Troubleshooting 87 Additional Information 105 © 2005 Sony Corporation
Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. 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.
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.
Read this first (continued) • • To prevent discs from being broken or recorded pictures from being lost, do not do the following when either of the respective lamps of the POWER switch (p.20) or the ACCESS lamp (p.24) is on: − to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder. − to apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder. Before connecting your camcorder to another device with a USB cable etc., be sure to insert the connector plug in the proper direction.
About the disc • You can use 8cm DVD-Rs, 8cm DVDRWs and 8cm DVD+RWs only. Use the discs with marks listed below. Care and storage of the discs • • • 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.
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 .....
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) ...................
Table of Contents (continued) 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...............................................................................
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting .......................................................................................87 Warning indicators and messages ........................................................101 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ...............................................................105 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ...................................................107 Maintenance and precautions ...........................................................
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).
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). Enjoying with your DVD Handycam Playing back the recorded disc on other DVD devices 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).
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.
Enjoying with your DVD Handycam Choosing a disc What kinds of disc can I use? Disc type and the recording format 8cm DVD-R 8cm DVD-RW VIDEO mode 8cm DVD+RW VR mode Marks used in this manual This kind of disc can be recorded only once Features • Use Sony discs or discs with a has a Enjoying with your DVD Handycam 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.
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.
How to choose a disc The figure below helps you to choose the best disc for your purpose. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam 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. 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. And, you can play back the disc on various DVD playback devices.
Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. Cleaning cloth (1) Shoulder strap (1) (p.113) 8cm DVD-R DMR30 (1) (p.13) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) Shoe cover (1) (p.81) (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803) Attached to the camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) (p.17) Lens cap (1) (p.20) (DCR-DVD92/DVD602) Attached to the camcorder. Rechargeable battery pack (1) (p.
Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery after attaching the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series) (p.107) to your camcorder. DC IN jack cover DC IN jack on your camcorder. Open the DC IN jack cover to connect the AC Adaptor. DC IN jack cover CHG lamp Match the mark on the DC plug with mark on your camcorder.
Step 2: Charging the battery pack (continued) To remove a battery pack Recording time 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 (). Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack.
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. Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack.
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). Lens cover* • When you set the POWER switch to (Movie) or (Still), the lens cover opens up (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602).
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder The LCD screen The viewfinder Open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (). DISP/BATT INFO Viewfinder Extend the viewfinder until it clicks. 90 degrees (max.) Getting Started 180 degrees (max.) You can view pictures using the viewfinder to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the picture seen on the LCD screen is poor.
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. Touch the button on the LCD screen. DISP/BATT INFO • 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.
Step 6: Setting the date and time 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. 4 Select the desired geographical area with 5 Set [DST] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON] with then touch POWER switch , if necessary, / . –:––:–– CLOCK SET AREA26 .
Step 7: Inserting a disc Disc cover OPEN switch 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). Pickup lens ACCESS lamp When the disc cover opens slightly, open it further. • Be careful not to obstruct the operation POWER switch 1 Check that the power of your camcorder is on.
4 Close the disc cover. 6 Touch [YES] [YES]. 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 , then proceed to step 7.
Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803) 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. • You cannot change the aspect ratio in the following cases: – when the POWER switch is set to (Still).
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.
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.
Playing back with ease 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). VISUAL INDEX screen Next 6 pictures Movie tab … To playback Still image tab Appears with the image on the tab that was played back last. 2 Start playing back. Movies Still Images Touch the Movie tab, then the movie to be played back.
Easy Handycam – using your camcorder with automatic settings (continued) Preparation for playing back on a DVD player (Finalizing) 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).
4 Touch the LCD screen in the following steps. Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC adaptor during finalizing. • The shorter the amount of material recorded, the longer it takes for finalizing. 5 Remove the disc from your camcorder. Enjoy watching images on the DVD player, etc. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the DVD player, etc.
Recording LENS COVER* PHOTO Opens in accordance with the setting of the POWER switch. POWER switch REC START/STOP REC START/STOP * Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 1 Slide the POWER switch down repeatedly to light up the respective lamp. : To record movies : To record still images : To playback/edit MODE ON OFF (CHG) POWER Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow while pressing the green button only when the POWER switch is in the OFF (CHG) position. 2 Start recording.
Playback 1 Slide the POWER switch down repeatedly to light up the (Play/Edit) lamp. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. Disc type Previous 6 pictures Appears with the image on each of the tab that was lastly played back. Next 6 pictures Movie tab 2 Start playing back. Movies Still Images Touch the Movie tab, then the movie to be played back. Beginning of the scene/ previous scene Toggles Play or Pause as you touch Touch the Still image tab, then the still image to be played back.
Functions used for recording/playback, etc. • Do not remove your finger from the power zoom lever , when you operate it. If you do so, the sound of the lever moving may be recorded. • You cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom buttons alongside of the LCD screen. • The minimum distance required between your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus is about 1cm (about 1/2 inch) for wide angle and about 80cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto. • You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p.
appears while recording or playing back in 5.1ch mode, however the 5.1ch surround sound will be converted to 2ch to be output on your camcorder. * Dolby Digital 5.1 Creater compresses sound effectively while maintaining high quality sound. It creates Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound by using disc spaces effectively. A disc created by Dolby Digital 5.1 Creater can be played back with DVD recorders/DVD players compatible with your discs. If you have 5.
Functions used for recording/playback, etc.(continued) DCR-DVD403/DVD803: To fix the exposure for the selected subject .................................. See [SPOT METER] on page 56. To record in mirror mode ............. Open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (). Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803: • A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the picture will be normal when recorded. To add special effects ..............
Touch the portion that you want to display in the center of the LCD screen. Adjust the magnification with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto). Other part names and functions Built-in 4ch microphone (DCRDVD403/DVD803) When an external microphone (optional) is connected, it takes precedence over the internal microphone (p.81). Built-in stereo microphone (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803) When an external microphone (optional) is connected, it takes precedence over the internal microphone (p.81).
Checking/Deleting the last scene (Review/Review deleting) You can check or delete the last recorded scene. However, you cannot delete it if: – you have removed the disc. – you have recorded the new scenes. Checking the last scene (Review) 1 Slide the POWER switch down Deleting the last scene (Review deleting) (DVD-RW/DVD+RW only) If the checked scene is unnecessary, you can delete it on the spot. Data once recorded on DVD-Rs cannot be deleted. 1 Press during the review.
Indicators displayed during recording/playback ( ) is a reference page. The indicators during recording will not be recorded. Recording movies Remaining battery (approx.
Indicators displayed during recording/playback (continued) ( ) is a reference page Indicators on the LCD screen and viewfinder Center Indicator NightShot/NightShot plus (35) When you can change the setup items, or during recording or playback, following indicators displayed.
Remote Commander (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. DATA CODE (p.67) PHOTO (p.28, 32) The on-screen image when you press this button will be recorded as a still image. Insulation sheet SCAN/SLOW (p.29, 33) (Previous/Next) (p.29, 33) PLAY (p.29, 33) STOP (p.29, 33) DISPLAY (p.22) Transmitter START/STOP (p.28, 32) Power zoom (p.34, 36) PAUSE (p.29, 33) VISUAL INDEX (p.
Playing the picture on a TV Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC adaptor for this operation (p.17). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. (Yellow) A/V jack (White) S VIDEO VIDEO (Red) AUDIO VCRs or TVs : Signal flow A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect to the input jack of the other device.
• When you play back a picture recorded in 16:9 aspect ratio on a 4:3 TV not compatible with the 16:9 signal, set [TV TYPE] to [4:3]. When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) • You can display the counter on the TV screen by setting [DISP OUTPUT] to [V-OUT/PANEL] (p.68). Recording/Playback Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR.
Making the disc compatible with playback on DVD players or DVD drives (Finalizing) Finalizing allows the recorded disc to be played back on other DVD players (DVD player/ DVD recorder etc.,) or the DVD-drive on your computer. The finalizing procedure differs depending on the disc type. • Playback compatibility is not guaranteed with all players. Finalizing is required. The disc cannot be overwritten once you finalize it even when there is space to record. Finalizing is required.
Steps for finalizing Follow the steps below. • It takes from a minute to a few hours for finalizing. The shorter the amount of material recorded on the disc, the longer it takes for finalizing. • Use an AC Adaptor as the power source to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during finalizing. • When you finalize a double-sided disc, you must finalize each side of the disc.
Making the disc compatible with playback on DVD players or DVD drives (Finalizing) (continued) 2 Select the desired one from 4 types of pattern with / . 1 Touch [PHOTOMOVIE]. 2 Touch [YES]. Select [NO] if you do not create a Photomovie. Select [NO MENU] if you do not create a DVD menu. 3 Touch . Step 3: Customizing a Photomovie What is a Photomovie ? A Photomovie involves converting still images in JPEG format to movies in MPEG format to play them back on other DVD players or on your computer.
5 When you have finished entering characters, touch . The disc title changes to the one you entered. 6 Touch [END]. • When you change a disc title already set by other devices, the 21st and subsequent characters are deleted. Step 5: Finalizing a disc steps from 2 to 4 of the “steps for finalizing” on the LCD screen. ,when [Completed] appears. When using a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, flashes after finalizing is completed when the POWER switch is set to (Movie) or (Still).
Playing back a disc on DVD players, etc. • Do not use the 8cm CD adaptor with an 8cm DVD as it may cause a malfunction. • Make sure that a vertically installed DVD device is placed in the position where a disc can be placed horizontally. 1 Insert a disc into the DVD devices. 2 Play back the disc. The play back procedure varies depending on the DVD device. For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD device.
Playing back still images Still images stored on the disc are displayed in the JPEG format. Note that erasing or changing the original data may occur accidentally in this operation since you use the original data on the disc. The date the disc was first used is recorded on the volume label of the disc. When the disc was first used at 6:00 pm on January 1st 2005: 2005_01_01_06H00M_PM 1 Insert the finalized disc into the DVD drive of your computer. Volume label 2 Click [Start] [My Computer].
Recording additional scenes after finalizing You can record additional material on the finalized DVD-RWs (VIDEO mode)/ DVD+RWs by following the steps below if there is space to record on the disc. When using the finalized DVD-RW (VR mode) disc, you can record additional material on the disc without any additional steps. • Use an AC Adaptor as power source to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during operation.
Deleting all of the scenes on the disc (Formatting) Formatting makes the recorded disc new and reusable by deleting all the data recorded on the disc. The recording capacity of the disc is recovered by formatting it. The procedure for formatting differs depending on the disc type. You cannot format this kind of disc. Use a new disc. You can format this kind of disc and reuse it. If you have finalized the disc, it is unfinalized. You can format this kind of disc and reuse it.
Using the Setup items 1 Slide the POWER switch down to light up the respective lamp. : Settings for movies : Settings for still images MODE : Settings for viewing/editing ON OFF (CHG) POWER Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button in the center only when the POWER switch is in the OFF (CHG) position. 2 Touch the LCD screen to select the setup item. Unavailable items will be grayed out.
Touch [SETUP]. Select the desired setup item. Touch / to select the item, then touch in step .) Select the desired item. . (The process in step is the same as that • You can also touch the item directly to select it. Customize the item. After finishing the settings, touch (close) to hide the setup screen. If you decide not to change the setting, touch to return to the previous screen. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.
Setup items Available setup items () vary depending on the position of a lamp. *These functions are available during Easy Handycam operation. Position of lamp: Movie Still Play/Edit PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE WHITE BAL. AUTO SHUTTER − SPOT FOCUS FOCUS FLASH SET − SUPER NS/SUPER NSPLUS − NS LIGHT COLOR SLOW S − SELF-TIMER DIGITAL ZOOM WIDE SELECT 1) STEADYSHOT − − − − − − − − − − − − − − − − − − CAMERA SET (p.
Position of lamp: Movie Still Play/Edit FORMAT* FINALIZE* UNFINALIZE DISC TITLE − DISC SET (p.65) STANDARD SET (p.65) MULTI-SOUND − − MICREF LEVEL SUR MONITOR 3) EXT SUR MIC − − − − − − LCD/VF SET TV TYPE 2) − − DATA CODE − − DISC REMAIN − REC LAMP − BEEP* DISP OUTPUT SETUP ROTATE A.
CAMERA SET Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./ STEADYSHOT, etc.) The default settings are marked with . The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 52 for details on selecting setup items. PROGRAM AE BEACH&SKI*( ) Select to prevent people’s faces from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light, such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope.
AUTO The white balance is adjusted automatically. OUTDOOR ( Touch the point where you want to fix and adjust the exposure on the screen. appears. Touch [END]. To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO][END]. • If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [MANUAL]. • The setting returns to [AUTO] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes.
CAMERA SET (continued) AUTO SHUTTER Automatically activates the electronic shutter to adjust the shutter speed when recording in bright conditions if you set it to [ON] (the default setting). SPOT FOCUS You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at a subject not located in the center of the screen. Touch the subject on the screen. appears. Touch [END]. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO][END]. • If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is automatically set to [MANUAL].
LOW( ) Makes the flash level lower. • The setting returns to [NORMAL] when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. REDEYE REDUC (DCR-DVD403/ DVD803) You can prevent redeye by activating the flash before recording. Set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], then press (flash) (p.35) repeatedly to select a setting. (Auto redeye reduction): Pre-flashes to reduce redeye before the flash automatically flashes when there is insufficient ambient light.
CAMERA SET (continued) Touch [SETUP] CAMERA SET [SELF-TIMER] [ON] . appears. Press REC START/STOP to record movies, or PHOTO to record still images. To cancel the count down, touch [RESET]. To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF] in step . • You can also use the self-timer with the 800 × Up to 20 × zoom is performed optically, and after that, up to 800 × zoom is performed digitally. For DCR-DVD203/DVD703 OFF Up to 12 × zoom is performed optically.
STILL SET Settings for still images (BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE, etc.) When viewed on a 16:9 wide screen TV*1 When viewed on a standard TV (4:3 screen)*2 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.
STILL SET (continued) Number of still images recordable on a disc (approx.) QUALITY FINE ( ) Records still images at the fine image quality level. STANDARD ( ) Records still images at the standard image quality level. The size of still images (KB) FINE (FINE) STANDARD (STD) 2016× 1512* 1152× 864** 640× 480 approx. approx. approx. approx. approx. approx.
PICT.APPLI. Special effects on pictures or additional functions on recording/ playback (PICT.EFFECT/D.EFFECT/SLIDE SHOW, etc.) The default settings are marked with . The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 52 for details on selecting setup items. Fading out Fading in WHITE FADER BLACK FADER FADER You can add the following effects to currently recording pictures. Select the desired effect, then touch .
PICT.APPLI (continued) OLD MOVIE Adds an old movie effect to pictures. The scene is recorded in the WIDE (16:9) mode. PICT. EFFECT (Picture effect) You can add special effects to a picture during recording. appears. OFF Does not use [PICT. EFFECT] setting. SEPIA Picture appears in sepia. B&W Picture appears in black and white. PASTEL Picture appears like a pale pastel drawing. MOSAIC Picture appears mosaic-patterned. REC CTRL(Except for DCR-DVD92/ DVD602) See page 80.
DISC SET Settings for discs (FORMAT/FINALIZE/UNFINALIZE, etc.) See page 52 for details on selecting setup items. FORMAT See page 51. FINALIZE See page 44. UNFINALIZE See page 50. DISC TITLE You can make a title on each disc. As the default, the date when the disc was first used is added as a disc title. Touch To cancel editing the title, touch [ESC] in step . The default settings are marked with . The indicators in parentheses appear when the item is selected.
STANDARD SET (continued) STEREO Plays back with main and sub sound (or stereo sound). 1 Plays back with main sound or the left channel sound. 2 Plays back with sub sound or the right channel sound. • The setting returns to [STEREO] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. MICREF LEVEL You can select the microphone level for recording sound. Select [LOW] when you want to record exciting and powerful sound in a concert hall, etc.
LCD COLOR You can adjust the color on the LCD screen with / . Low intensity High intensity VF B.LIGHT You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder. NORMAL Standard brightness. BRIGHT Brightens the viewfinder screen. • When you connect your camcorder to AC adaptor, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. VF WIDE DISP (DCR-DVD203/ You can select how a 16:9 aspect ratio picture appears in the viewfinder.
STANDARD SET (continued) DATE/TIME REMOTE CTRL (Remote control) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) The default setting is [ON] so that you can use the Remote Commander (p. 41). • Date • Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder Time from responding to a command sent by other equipment’ remote control. • The setting returns to [ON] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. appears for an image recorded using a flash.
TIME/LANGU. (CLOCK SET/AREA SET/LANGUAGE, etc.) A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off) 5 min The camcorder is automatically turned off when you do not operate your camcorder for more than approximately 5 minutes. The default settings are marked with . The indicators in parentheses appear when the item is selected. See page 52 for details on selecting setup items. NEVER The camcorder is not automatically turned off. CLOCK SET See page 23. • When you connect your camcorder to a wall outlet, [A.
Customizing Personal Menu You can add desired setup items to Personal Menu, and customize Personal Menu settings for each POWER switch position. This is convenient if you add frequently used setup items to Personal Menu. Adding a setup item Deleting a setup item 1 Touch [P-MENU SET UP] [DELETE]. If the desired setup item is not displayed touch / . You can add up to 27 setup items for each POWER switch position. Delete a less important setup item, if you want to add more.
Arranging the order of setup items displayed on Personal Menu 1 Touch [P-MENU SET UP] [SORT]. If the desired setup item is not displayed touch / . 2 Touch the setup item you want to move. 3 Touch / to move the setup item to the desired place. 4 Touch . To sort more items, repeat steps 2 to 4. Using the Setup items 5 Touch [END] . • You cannot move [P-MENU SET UP]. Initializing the Personal Menu settings (Reset) Touch [P-MENU SET UP] [RESET] [YES] [YES] .
Editing the original data This function is available only for DVD-RWs (VR mode). “Original data” refers to the recorded movies and still images data on the disc. Using DVD-RWs recorded in VR mode, you can edit the original images on your camcorder. Deleting images The selected scene is marked with . Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen. • You can select several movies and still images at the same time. 6 Touch [YES].
5 Touch the scene to be divided. • If the movie is added in the Playlist, dividing the original movie does not affect the movie in the Playlist. The playback of the selected movie starts. 6 Touch at the point at which you want to divide the movie into scenes. The movie pauses. When you touch , the operational buttons below appears. Returns to the beginning of the selected movie. Adjust the volume To hide the buttons, touch • Play and pause toggles as you press . .
Creating the Playlist This function is available only for DVD-RWs (VR mode). A Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of the still images and movies that you have selected. The original scenes are not changed even though you edit or delete the scenes in the Playlist. • You can add up to 999 scenes in the Playlist. • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC adaptor from you camcorder while editing the Playlist. It may damage the disc. 1 Slide the POWER switch down repeatedly to light up Edit) lamp.
3 Touch the (Playlist) tab [EDIT]. 2 Insert the disc with movies added into a Playlist. 3 Touch the (Playlist) tab [EDIT]. 4 Touch [MOVE]. 4 Touch [ERASE]. 5 Select the scene to be deleted 5 Select the scene to be moved. from the list. The selected scene is marked with . Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen. • You can select several movies and still 6 Touch • You can select several movies and still images at the same time.
Creating the Playlist (continued) • The original scenes are not changed even Dividing a movie within the Playlist though you divide scenes within the Playlist. Converting all the still images on a disc to a movie file (Photomovie) 1 Slide the POWER switch down repeatedly to light up Edit) lamp. (Play/ 2 Insert the disc with movies added into a Playlist. 3 Touch the (Playlist) tab [EDIT]. 4 Touch [DIVIDE]. 5 Select the scene to be divided.
Playing the Playlist • It may take more time to create a Photomovie as more still images are recorded on the disc. • Still images which are not compatible with your camcorders, such as ones shot using a digital still camera and then copied to a computer can not be converted from still images to a Photomovie. This function is available only for DVD-RWs (VR mode). 1 Slide the POWER switch down repeatedly to light up Edit) lamp. (Play/ 2 Insert the disc on which the Playlist is added into your camcorder.
Connecting to a VCR or TV Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC adaptor for this operation (p.17). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. (Yellow) (White) A/V jack S VIDEO VIDEO (Red) AUDIO VCRs or TVs : Video/Signal flow A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect to the input jack of the other device.
Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices You can copy pictures played back on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD recorders. After dubbing them to an HDD (hard disc drive) video recorder, you can enjoy images stored on the hard disk of the recorder. • To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter, etc.) on the screen of the monitor device connected with the supplied A/V connecting cable, set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] (the default setting, p.68).
Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) You can record pictures or TV programs from a VCR or TV onto a disc using your camcorder. • You cannot record TV programs which allow you to record once, or have copy control technology. 1 Connect your camcorder to the TV or VCR/DVD device using the A/V connecting cable (supplied). Connect your camcorder to the output jacks of a TV or VCR/DVD device. See page 78 for details on how to make the proper connections.
Jacks to connect external devices Pull up the shoe cover. Active Interface Shoe The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light, a flash, or a microphone. The accessory can be turned on or off as you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your accessory for details. • The Active Interface Shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory securely.
Before referring to the "First Step Guide" on your computer When you install the Picture Package software on a Windows computer from the supplied CD-ROM, you can enjoy the following operations by connecting your camcorder to your computer. • Picture Package software does not support Macintosh computer. • The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do not support a PC connection. See “Playing back a disc on DVD players, etc.” (p.48) to play back images on your computer. • The CD-ROM (supplied) includes the following software.
Installing software Memory: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended) Hard disk: Available memory required for installation: 250 MB or more (2GB or more when using Picture Package Duplicator.
Installing software (continued) 4 Click [Install]. 8 Select where to save the Depending on the operating system on the computer, a message appears notifying you that “First Step Guide”, cannot be installed automatically with the InstallShield Wizard. In such a case, manually copy “First Step Guide” to your computer according to the message’s instructions. 5 Select the language for the software, then click [Next]. 9 Select [NTSC], then click [Install]. application to be installed, then click [Next].
12 Click [Next], then follow the on-screen instructions to install “ImageMixer EasyStepDVD.” Click [Finish]. 14 Make sure [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.] is checked, then click [Finish]. 13 If the [Installing Microsoft (R) The computer turns off once, then starts up again automatically (Restart). The short-cut icons for [Picture Package Menu], [Picture Package Menu destination Folder] (and “First Step Guide,” if installed by steps 11) appear on the desktop.
Viewing “First Step Guide” Displaying “First Step Guide” To view “First Step Guide” on your computer, Microsoft Internet Explorer Ver.6.0 or later is recommended. Double-click the icon on the desktop. For inquires about this software Pixela User Support Center Pixela Home Page http://www.ppackage.com/ – North America (Los Angeles) Telephone: +1-213-341-0163 – Europe (U.K.
Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, remove the power source and contact your Sony dealer. Overall operations/Easy Handycam The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on. • • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute. If the functions still do not work, press the RESET button (p.
Troubleshooting (continued) Batteries/Power sources The power does not turn on. • • • The battery pack is not attached to the camcorder. Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p.17). The battery pack is discharged or running low. Charge the battery pack (p.17). The plug of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from the wall outlet. Connect it to the wall outlet (p.17). The power abruptly turns off.
A problem occurs when the camcorder is connected to the AC Adaptor. • Turn off the power, and disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet. Then, connect it again. LCD screen/viewfinder An unknown picture appears on the screen. • The camcorder is in [DEMO MODE] (p.64). Touch the LCD screen or insert a disc to cancel [DEMO MODE]. An unknown indicator appears on the screen. • They may be warning indicators or messages (p.101). The picture remains on the LCD screen.
Troubleshooting (continued) Disc The disc cannot be removed. • • • • • • • Make sure the power source (battery pack or AC Adaptor) is connected correctly (p.17). Remove the battery pack from the camcorder, then attach it again (p.17). Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p.17). The disc is damaged or is dirty with fingerprints, etc. In this case, it may take up to 30 minutes to remove the disc. The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high.
The external flash (optional) does not work. • The power of the flash is not turned on, or the flash is not attached correctly. The actual recording time for movie is less than the expected approximate recording time. • When you record an object that moves fast, the time available for recording may shorten (p.12, 65). The recording stops. • • The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place.
Troubleshooting (continued) A vertical band appears when recording a bright subject. • This phenomenon is called the smear effect. This is not a malfunction. Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on the screen. • The spots appear when you are recording in [SUPER NS] or [SUPER NSPLUS] , or [COLOR SLOW S]. This is not a malfunction. The color of the picture is not correctly displayed. • Set the NIGHTSHOT or NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to OFF (p.35).
Playing back a disc on your camcorder You cannot play back a disc. • • • • Slide the POWER switch down repeatedly to light up (Play/Edit). Check out the disc compatibility (p.13). Insert a disc with the recording side facing your camcorder (p.24). The disc recorded in other devices may not be played back on your camcorder. The playback picture is distorted. • “ Clean the disc using the cleaning cloth (supplied, p.5). ” is indicated on an image in the VISUAL INDEX screen.
Troubleshooting (continued) Playback freezes for an instant between the scenes. • The image may freeze for an instant between scenes depending on the DVD device being used. Playback does not move to the previous scene when you press . • If playback crosses 2 titles made automatically by your camcorder when is pressed, playback may not move to the previous scene. Select the desired scene from the menu screen. Refer to the instruction manual of the playback device for further information.
You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS]. • You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS] together with [PROGRAM AE]. You cannot use [SUPER NS] or [SUPER NSPLUS]. • • The NIGHTSHOT or NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch is not set to ON. You cannot use [SUPER NS] or [SUPER NSPLUS] together with: – [FADER] – [D. EFFECT] [COLOR SLOW S] does not operate correctly. • • • [COLOR SLOW S] may not operate correctly in total darkness. Use NightShot/NightShot plus or [SUPER NS] or [SUPER NSPLUS].
Troubleshooting (continued) You cannot use [PICT.EFFECT]. • You cannot use [PICT.EFFECT] together with [OLD MOVIE]. You cannot view [SUR MONITOR]. • You cannot view the [SUR MONITOR] either you are not recording in 5.1ch surround recording or together with [FADER]. You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL]. • You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] when power is supplied from the AC adaptor, or when you turn the LCD panel facing out on your camcorder when the POWER switch is set to (movie) or (Still).
No sound is heard when playing back a disc. • The audio will not be output when you connect a device via the S video plug only. Connect the white and red plugs of the A/V connecting cable, too (p.78). You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable. • • Set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] (p.68). The A/V connecting cable is not connected properly. Make sure that the A/V connecting cable is connected to the proper jack, i.e.
Troubleshooting (continued) Connecting to a computer (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) The computer does not recognize your camcorder. • • • • • Install the Picture Package software (p.82). Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, then connect it again firmly. Disconnect USB device other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the computer. Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them again correctly.
For Windows 2000 1 Click [Start], [Settings], then [Control Panel]. 2 Click [System]. The [System Properties] window appears. 3 Click [Hardware] tab. 4 Click [Device Manager]. The [Device Manager] window appears. 5 Make sure that [SONY DDX-C1000 USB Device] appears in [DVD/CD-ROM drives], [Generic volume] in [Storage volumes], and [USB Mass Storage Device] in [Universal Serial Bus controllers] respectively. When all the devices appear, the USB driver is installed correctly.
Troubleshooting (continued) [Cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected] or [Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with USB connected] appears on the screen of your camcorder. • You cannot start or cancel the Easy Handycam operation while the USB cable is connected. Disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder first. You cannot transfer image data from your camcorder to a computer. • Set [USB SPEED] to [FULL SPEED] in setup item (p.67). The images or sound of your camcorder cannot be played back correctly.
Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the following. Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Warning indicators and messages (continued) (Battery level warning) Slow flashing • • The battery pack is nearly used up. Depending on the operating, environment, or battery conditions, may flash, even if there are approximately 20 minutes remaining. (Moisture condensation warning)* Fast flashing • Moisture condensation has occurred with the disc. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour. (High temperature warning) Slow flashing • The temperature of your camcorder is getting higher.
Disc movie area full Cannot record movies • Format error • Delete unnecessary scenes (p.72). Scene number full • Delete unnecessary scenes (p.72). Disc full Cannot record • Delete unnecessary scenes (p.72). Movie recording disabled • Movies cannot be recorded due to some limitations of the disc. However, you might be able to record still images. Still recording disabled • Still images cannot be recorded due to some limitations of the disc. However, you might be able to record movies.
Warning indicators and messages (continued) Easy Handycam Cannot start Easy Handycam (p.27) • Cannot cancel Easy Handycam (p.27) • Cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected (p.27) Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with USB connected (p.27) Invalid during Easy Handycam operation (p.27) No recording in Easy Handycam operation (p.27) • The DVD+RW has been finalized. Make a disc to be able to record additional scenes (p.50).
Using your camcorder abroad Power supply System Used in You can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b]. NTSC Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.
Using your camcorder abroad (continued) Simple setting of the clock by time difference You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Set [AREA SET] and [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] in the TIME/ LANGU. (p.23). World time difference 106 Area code Time-zone differences Area setting Area code Time-zone differences Area setting 1 GMT Lisbon, London 17 +11:00 Solomon Is.
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack This unit is compatible with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series). Your camcorder operates only with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. “InfoLITHIUM” P series battery packs have the mark. What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor/ charger (optional).
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (continued) How to store the battery pack • If the battery pack is not used for a long time, fully charge the battery pack and discharge it on your camcorder once a year to maintain the proper function. To store the battery pack, remove it from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool place. • To use the battery pack up on your camcorder, leave your camcorder in the recording standby without a disc inserted with the [A.
Maintenance and precautions On use and care • Keep metal contacts clean. • Do not use or store the camcorder and battery out of children's reach. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately. • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked, – consult your local authorized Sony service facility. – wash off any liquid that may have contacted your skin – if any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with plenty of water and consult a doctor.
Maintenance and precautions (continued) • You use your camcorder after a squall or a shower. • You use your camcorder in a hot and humid place. How to prevent moisture condensation When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, put your camcorder in a plastic bag and seal it tightly. Remove the bag when the air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature (after about one hour). On the LCD screen • Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen.
On the pickup lens • Do not touch the lens inside the disc cover. Keep the disc cover closed except when inserting and removing the disc, to keep dust out. • When the camcorder does not work because the pickup lens is dirty, clean it with a blower (not supplied). Do not touch the pickup lens directly during cleaning because this may cause the camcorder to malfunction.
Maintenance and precautions (continued) WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. Caution Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. • A button-type lithium battery (CR2025) is used in the Remote Commander. Do not use batteries other than the CR2025.
Using the Strap Belt as a wrist strap Attaching the Shoulder Strap This is useful for carrying your camcorder. You can attach the Shoulder Strap to the hook for the Shoulder Strap. 1 Open the hook and loop fastener of the hand pad ()and remove it from the ring (). Hand pad 2 Move the hand pad fully to the right (), then close the hook and loop fastener again (). 3 Use the Strap Belt as a wrist strap as illustrated.
Specifications System Video compression format DCR-DVD403/DVD803 5.9 mm (1/3 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. 3 310 000 pixels Effective (Movie): Approx. 2 048 000 pixels Effective (Still): Approx. 3 048 000 pixels MPEG2/JPEG (Still images) Audio compression DCR-DVD92/DVD602 format Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator DCR-DVD103/DVD203/ DVD403/DVD653/DVD703/ DVD803 Dolby Digital 2/5.1ch Dolby Digital 5.
For movies: 42.8 - 495mm (1 11/16 - 19 1/2 in.) (16:9 mode)*2 45 - 450mm (1 13/16 - 17 3/4 in.) (4:3 mode) For still images: 37 - 370mm (1 1/2 - 14 5/8 in.) DCR-DVD103/DVD203/DVD403/ DVD653/DVD703/DVD803 Audio/Video input/output Color temperature [AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR] (3 200 K), [OUTDOOR] (5 800 K) Minimum illumination DCR-DVD92/DVD103/ DVD602/DVD653: 5 1x (lux) (F1.8) 0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot plus function)*3 DCR-DVD203/DVD703: 7 1x (lux) (F1.
Specifications (continued) Storage temperature -20°C to + 60°C (-4°F to + 140°F) Dimensions (Approx.) DCR-DVD92/DVD103/ DVD203/DVD602/DVD653/ DVD703: 57 × 87 × 131mm (2 1/4 × 3 1/2 × 5 1/4 in.) (w×h×d) DCR-DVD403/DVD803 62 × 93 × 133mm(2 1/2 × 3 3/4 × 5 1/4 in.) (w×h×d) Mass (Approx.
Index Numeric 4ch surround recording ........ 66 5.1ch surround recording ..... 34 A CLOCK SET ........................ 23 Fixing the exposure .............. 36 COLOR SLOW S (Color Slow Shutter) ...... 59, 95 FLASH LEVEL ............. 58, 91 Computer.............................. 82 FLASH SET ......................... 58 Connect FOCUS................................. 58 FLASH MODE .................... 58 TV ........................... 42, 78 A/V connecting cable..... 42, 78 Format .............
Index (continued) N Playlist Shoulder Strap.................... 113 DIVIDE ........................ 76 SLIDE SHOW...................... 64 Erase ............................. 74 Software ............................... 83 NORMAL ............................ 61 MOVE ........................... 75 Speaker ................................. 37 NS LIGHT (NightShot Light) ................. 59 PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) ... 56 Specifications ..................... 114 Power cord .........................
U On trademarks Unfinalizing.......................... 50 • Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks USB1.1 ........................... 67, 83 USB2.0 ........................... 67, 83 of Dolby Laboratories. • Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator and Dolby Digital USB cable ............................ 16 USB jack .............................. 81 USB SPEED ........................ 67 USB driver ........................... 82 • • Using abroad ...................... 105 • V • VF B.
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