2-587-623-11 (1)
Enjoying with your
DVD Handycam
10
16
Getting Started
Digital Video Camera Recorder
Easy
27
32
Handycam
Recording/
Playback
Operating Guide
44
50
Playback on DVD devices
Using the Recorded disc
Using the Setup items
Editing on DVD Handycam
Dubbing
DCR-DVD92E/DVD202E/DVD203E/
DVD403E/DVD602E/DVD653E/
DVD703E/DVD803E
52
72
78
82
Using a Computer
Troubleshooting
87
105
Additional Information
Printed on 100% recycled paper using
VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free
vegetable oil based ink.
Printed in Japan
© 2005 Sony Corporation
Read this first
Before operating the unit, please read this
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future
reference.
For the customers in Europe
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
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.
ATTENTION
The electromagnetic fields at the specific
frequencies may influence the picture and sound
of this camcorder.
This product has been tested and found compliant
with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for
using connection cables shorter than 3 meters.
(9.8 feet)
FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE
UNITED KINGDOM
Notice
NOTICE ON THE SUPPLIED AC
ADAPTOR
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is
fitted to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes
data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart
the application or disconnect and connect the
USB cable again.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need
to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as
the supplied one and approved by ASTA or
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.
BSI to BS1362 (i.e., marked with
or
mark) must be used. If the plug supplied
with this equipment has a detachable fuse
cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after
you change the fuse. Never use the plug
without the fuse cover.
If you should lose the fuse cover, please
contact your nearest Sony service station.
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.
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Regulatory Information
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DCR-DVD653E
Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA
92127 U.S.A.
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:
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-DVD703E
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.
– 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.
Declaration of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity
– 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.
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DCR-DVD803E
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.
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)*
* DCR-DVD92E/DVD202E/DVD602E
do not include a “First Step Guide”.
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Read this first (continued)
On using the camcorder
• Do not hold the camcorder by the
following parts.
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.
View finder
LCD screen
•TV color systems differ depending on
the countries/regions. To view your
recordings on a TV, you need a PAL
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.
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.
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.
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 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 LCD screen and the viewfinder are
manufactured using extremely high-
precision 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.
• The illustration used on this manual are
based on the model DCR-DVD403E.
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.
• 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.
* 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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About the disc
•
You can use 8cm DVD-Rs, 8cm DVD-
RWs and 8cm DVD+RWs only. Use the
discs with marks listed below.
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.
•
For reliability durability of recording/
playback, we recommend that you use
*
Sony discs or discs with a
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 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 double-
sided discs.
•
•
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.
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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-DVD202E/DVD203E/DVD403E/DVD703E/DVD803E) ..................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-DVD92E/DVD602E)
To use the flash
To record in dark places (NightShot (DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E)/
NightShot plus (Except for DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E)
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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-DVD92E/DVD602E)...................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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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...............................................................................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-DVD92E/DVD202E/DVD602E).....................................80
Jacks to connect external devices...........................................................81
Using a Computer (Except for DCR-DVD92E/DVD202E/DVD602E)
Before referring to the "First Step Guide" on your computer...................82
Installing software....................................................................................83
Viewing “First Step Guide”.......................................................................86
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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
Playing back on
DVD players
(Finalize** the disc)
Playing back
on the DVD
Handycam
Preparing
Recording
(p.16)
(p.28, 32)
(p.29, 33)
(p.30, 44)
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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-DVD92E/DVD202E/DVD602E 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-DVD92E/DVD202E/DVD602E 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
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
VIDEO mode VR mode
8cm DVD+RW
Marks used in this manual
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.
Features
•
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
has wide compatibility with other
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
12cm DVD-R
12cm DVD-RW
12cm DVD+RW
DVD+R
DVD-RAM
DVD-ROM
CD
CD-R
CD-ROM
CD-RW
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
Playing back the last scene immediately
Deleting the last scene immediately
(28, 32)
(38)
−
(38)
Playing back recordings on other DVD
players if you finalize the disc1)
(30, 44)
(44)
−
−
−
−
Playing back recordings on other DVD
2)
−
players even if you do not finalize the disc1)
Creating the DVD menu when you finalize
the disc
(45)
Recording additional scenes after finalizing
the disc
3)
4)
(50)
Using the disc repeatedly by formatting it
Editing images on your DVD Handycam
(51)
(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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How to choose a disc
The figure below helps you to choose the best disc for your purpose.
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
And, you can
play back the disc
without finalizing it.
back the disc on
the various DVD
playback devices.
Did you find the disc type that suits your purpose?
Now, enjoy your DVD Handycam.
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Step 1: Checking supplied items
Cleaning cloth (1)
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.
Shoulder strap (1) (p.113)
8cm DVD-R DMR30 (1) (p.13)
(Except for DCR-DVD92E/DVD602E)
Shoe cover (1) (p.81)
(Except for DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E)
Attached to the camcorder.
Lens cap (1) (p.20)
(DCR-DVD92E/DVD602E)
Attached to the camcorder.
AC Adaptor (1) (p.17)
Rechargeable battery pack (1) (p.18)
NP-FP50:Except for DCR-DVD403E/
DVD803E
NP-FP70:DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E
CD-ROM “PicturePackage Ver.1.8” (1)
(p.82)
(Except for DCR-DVD92E/DVD202E/
DVD602E)
Mains lead (1) (p.17)
Operating Guide (This manual) (1)
AV connecting cable (1) (p.42, 78)
USB cable (1) (p.82)
(Except for DCR-DVD92E/DVD202E/
DVD602E)
Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.41)
(Except for DCR-DVD92E/DVD602E)
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
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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.
3
Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack on your camcorder.
DC IN jack cover
Open the DC IN jack cover to connect
the AC Adaptor.
DC IN jack
DC IN jack cover
CHG lamp
Match the mark
on the DC plug with
mark on your
camcorder.
Power switch
Battery
DC plug
Mains lead
AC Adaptor
To the wall socket
4
5
Connect the AC Adaptor to the
wall socket using the mains lead.
1
Slide the battery pack in the
direction of the arrow until it
clicks.
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and
charging starts.
The CHG (charge) lamp turns off
when the battery is fully charged.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor
from the DC IN jack on your
camcorder.
2
Slide the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow to set it to
OFF (CHG) (The default setting).
Disconnect the AC Adaptor holding
both your camcorder and the DC plug.
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack (continued)
For DCR-DVD92E/DVD602E/DVD653E
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 ().
Continuous
recording
time
Typical
recording
time
Battery pack
80
85
90
35
40
40
NP-FP50
(supplied)
170
185
190
80
90
90
Projection
NP-FP70
NP-FP90
300
335
345
145
165
170
For DCR-DVD202E/DVD203E/DVD703E
BATT release
button
Continuous
recording
time
Typical
recording
time
Battery pack
When storing the battery pack
75
85
90
35
40
40
Use up the battery pack completely if
you do not intend to use it for a long time
(p.107).
NP-FP50
(supplied)
160
180
190
70
85
90
NP-FP70
NP-FP90
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.
290
320
345
140
155
170
Charging time (full charge)
For DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E
Approximate time (min.) required when
you fully charge a fully discharged battery
pack.
Continuous
Battery pack
Typical
recording time recording time
55
60
60
25
25
25
Battery pack
NP-FP50*
NP-FP70**
NP-FP90
Charging time
NP-FP50
130
160
120
125
130
55
60
60
NP-FP70
(supplied)
220
215
230
235
105
110
115
* Supplied with the models except for DCR-
DVD403E/DVD803E.
NP-FP90
**Supplied with DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E.
If you record under the following conditions:
Top: When the LCD backlight turns on.
Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off.
Recording time
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
Bottom: Recording time when recording with
the viewfinder while the LCD screen is closed.
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On the battery pack
Playback time
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged 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.
For DCR-DVD92E/DVD602E/DVD653E
LCD screen
opened*
LCD screen
closed
Battery pack
– The battery pack is not attached correctly.
– The battery pack is damaged.
– The battery pack is fully discharged.
(For BATTERY INFO only.)
NP-FP50
(supplied)
105
225
400
125
265
475
•
•
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 mains lead is disconnected from the wall
socket.
We recommend that you use an NP-FP70 or
NP-FP90 battery pack when a video light
(optional) is attached.
NP-FP70
NP-FP90
For DCR-DVD202E/DVD203E/DVD703E
LCD screen
opened*
LCD screen
closed
Battery pack
On the charging/recording/playback time
NP-FP50
(supplied)
90
110
•
Times measured with the camcorder at 25 °C
(77°F). (10-30°C (50-86°F) is recommended.)
•
NP-FP70
NP-FP90
190
345
235
415
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.
•
For DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E
LCD screen
Battery pack
LCD screen
closed
On the AC Adaptor
opened*
•
Use the nearby wall socket when using the AC
Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the
wall socket immediately if any malfunction
occurs while using your camcorder.
NP-FP50
90
190
345
105
225
400
NP-FP70
(supplied)
•
•
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.
NP-FP90
* When the LCD backlight turns on.
PRECAUTION
•
Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power
(mains) is still supplied to it while connected to
the wall socket via the AC Adaptor.
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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).
When you set the POWER switch to
(Movie) or (Still), the lens cover opens
up (Except for DCR-DVD92E/DVD602E).
After you have set the date and time
([CLOCK SET], p.23), 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.
•
Lens cover *
2
3
Remove the lens cap by pressing
both knobs on the sides of the
cap (DCR-DVD92E/DVD602E).
POWER switch
Hold your camcorder correctly.
* Except for DCR-DVD92E/DVD602E
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.
4
Ensure a good grip, then fasten
the belt.
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)
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).
CHG
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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 ().
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
Extend the viewfinder
DISP/BATT INFO
180 degrees
(max.)
until it clicks.
90 degrees
Viewfinder lens
adjustment lever
Move it until the picture
is clear.
90 degrees to the
(max.)
camcorder
•
•
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.
•
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.
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.
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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.
Changing the language setting
You can change the on-screen displays
to show messages in a specified
language. Select the screen language
Touch the buttons displayed on the
screen.
in [LANGUAGE] on the
LANGU. (p.69).
TIME/
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.
To hide the screen indicators
Press DISP/BATT INFO to toggle the
screen indicators (such as counter, etc.) on
or off.
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Step 6: Setting the date and time
Set the date and time when using this
4
Select the desired geographical
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.
/
area with
, then touch
.
•
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).
5
Set [SUMMERTIME] to [ON] with
/
, if necessary, then touch
.
POWER switch
/
6
7
Set [Y] (year) with
touch
, then
.
Skip to step 4 when you set the clock for
the first time.
You can set any year up to the year
2079.
1
Touch
[SETUP].
Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour
and minute, then touch
.
2
Select
/
TIME/LANGU. with
, then touch .
The clock starts.
•
Refer to page 106 for information concerning
”World time difference.”
/
3
Select [CLOCK SET] with
then touch
,
.
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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
POWER
switch
When the disc cover
opens slightly, open
it further.
•
•
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.
1
2
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.
*DCR-DVD92E/DVD602E.
3
Set the disc with the recording
side facing your camcorder, then
press the center of the disc until
it clicks.
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.
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.
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4
Close the disc cover.
6
7
Touch [YES] [YES].
Your camcorder starts recognizing the
inserted disc.
It may take some time to recognize the
disc depending on the disc type and
condition.
Touch
when [Completed.]
appears.
When the formatting is completed, you
can start recording on the DVD-RW or
the DVD+RW.
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.
•
Do not remove the battery pack or
disconnect the AC adaptor while formatting.
DVD-RW
To remove the disc
Perform steps 1 and 2 to open the disc
cover, then remove the disc.
Select the recording format, then format
the disc. Proceed to step 5.
DVD+RW
It may take some time to remove the
disc depending on the disc condition or
recorded materials.
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.
•
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.
5
Select the recording format for a
DVD-RW, and touch
.
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.
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Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or
4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-DVD202E/
DVD203E/DVD403E/DVD703E/DVD803E)
•
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).
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.
•
•
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.
POWER switch
– when you record pictures while toggling
between 16:9 and 4:3.
– when you change the [REC MODE]
during 4:3 (p.65).
WIDE SELECT button
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).
1
2
Slide the POWER switch down to
light up the (Movie) lamp.
•
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.
Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly
to select the desired screen
aspect ratio.
•
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.
16:9*
4:3*
* When viewing on the LCD screen. It may
be different in the viewfinder.
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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
Green button
EASY button
2
Press EASY.
Now try recording
To cancel Easy Handycam
During Easy Handycam operation
Press EASY again.
The EASY lamp turns off.
•
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.
•
•
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.
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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
to light up the
down repeatedly
(Still) lamp.
(Movie) or
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
().
[STBY] [REC]
Flashing Lights up
To stop recording, press it again.
A shutter sound is heard. When
disappears, the image has been
recorded.
•
When you record in Easy Handycam
operation, you cannot use following
functions:
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:
– BACK LIGHT (p.35)
Turning off the
(p.21)
–
backlight of the LCD screen
– you turn off the power, then turn it on again.
– you remove a disc from your camcorder, then
insert it again.
– Checking/Deleting the last scene (p.38)
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Playing back with ease
down repeatedly
(Play/Edit) lamp.
1
Slide the POWER switch
to light up the
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
Previous
6 pictures
Next
6 pictures
Movie tab
… To playback
Appears with the image
on the tab that was played
back last.
Still image tab
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
Recording
date/time
Toggles Play or
Pause as you touch
Next
scene
Previous/Next
Go to the
Stop (go to the
Reverse/ Recording
VISUAL INDEX screen
VISUAL INDEX screen) forward date/time
When the selected movie has played
back to the end, the screen returns to the
VISUAL INDEX screen.
•
When you playback during EASY Handycam
operation you cannot use following functions:
– PB zoom (p.36)
•
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.
Turning off the
(p.21)
–
backlight of the LCD screen
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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).
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.
EASY button
DC IN jack
AC Adaptor
to wall socket
POWER switch
•
Be sure to use the AC adaptor to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during
finalizing.
2
3
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.
Insert the disc to be finalized.
See "Step 7: Inserting a Disc" on page 24 for details.
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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.
Deleting all the scenes after playback (format)
(DVD-RW:VIDEO mode/DVD+RW)
If you format the disc, the disc recovers recording used capacity and is reusable for recording
thereafter.
If you want to reuse a DVD-RW to record in VR mode, format the disc after canceling Easy
Handycam operation (p.51).
• Note that you cannot recover a scene once you delete it.
Touch the LCD screen in the following steps.
[SETUP]
[FORMAT]
[YES]
[YES]
[OK]
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Recording
LENS COVER*
Opens in accordance
with the setting of
the POWER switch.
PHOTO
POWER switch
REC START/STOP
REC START/STOP
* Except for DCR-DVD92E/DVD602E
1
2
Slide the POWER switch down repeatedly to light up the respective lamp.
Slide the POWER
: To record movies
: To record still images
: To playback/edit
switch in the direction of
the arrow while pressing
the green button only
when the POWER
switch is in the OFF
(CHG) position.
Start recording.
Movies
Still Images
Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the
Press REC START/STOP
(or
).
focus (), then press it fully ().
[STBY] [REC]
Flashing Lights up
To stop recording, press it again.
A shutter sound is heard. When
disappears, the image has been
recorded.
To check or delete the last recording
(Review/Review deleting)
See page 38.
To record the new movies/still images
Even if you remove the disc, you can
continue recording if there is still space to
record on the disc.
Perform step 2.
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Playback
1
Slide the POWER switch down repeatedly to light up the
lamp.
(Play/Edit)
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen.
Disc type
Previous
6 pictures
Appears with the
Next
6 pictures
image on each of the
tab that was lastly
played back.
Movie tab
Still image
tab
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/
Toggles Play or
Next
previous scene
Pause as you touch
scene
Previous/Next
Go to the
VISUAL INDEX screen
Stop (go to the
VISUAL INDEX screen)
Reverse/Fast
forward
When the selected movie is played back
until the end, the screen returns to the
VISUAL INDEX screen,
•
One touch makes the reverse/fast forward
approximately 5 times faster, two touches
makes it approximately 10 times* faster.
To adjust the volume
Touch
it with
[VOLUME], then adjust
.
/
* approximately 8 times faster using a DVD+RW
•
•
If you can not find [VOLUME ] in
touch [SETUP] (p.52).
,
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 that was recorded last.
To playback the disc on other DVD
devices
See page 44.
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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.60) if
you want to zoom to a level greater than the
following:
(optical zoom)
DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E:
DCR-DVD92E/DVD602E/
DVD653E
×
×
×
20
12
10
DCR-DVD202E/DVD203E/
DVD703E
DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E
To record sound with more presence
(5.1ch surround recording)(Except for
DCR-DVD92E/DVD602E) ..........
Except for DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E:
Using your camcorder, Dolby Digital 5.1
Creater*, you can record audio in the 5.1ch
surround sound** converting audio input in
4ch microphone.
When you playback the disc on playback
equipment that supports 5.1ch surround
sound, you can enjoy exciting and powerful
sound.
DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E
You can record sound with the internal 4CH
microphone or by attaching an external
microphone (ECM-HQP1)(optional) to the Active
Interface Shoe .
Recording
Except for DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E
You can record sound by attaching an external
microphone (ECM-HQP1) (optional) to the
Active Interface Shoe .
For details of the optional microphone,
refer to the instruction manual supplied
with your microphone and [EXT SUR
MIC] (p.66).
To use zoom ........................
Move the power zoom lever slightly for
a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster
zoom.
Wider range of
view: (Wide)
Close view:
(Telephoto)
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•
If you use the flash in bright places such as
when shooting a backlit subject, the flash may
not be effective.
Attaching a conversion lens (optional) may
create a shadow.
You can change the brightness of the flash
by setting [FLASH LEVEL], or you can
prevent the redeye by setting [REDEYE
REDUC] (DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E), or
[FLASH MODE] (Except for DCR-DVD403E/
DVD803E) (p.58).
•
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 a 5.1ch
surround system, such as a home theater, you
will enjoy more powerful sound.
To record in dark places
**The surround speakers output stereo sound
from 6 channels, that is, 5.1ch from front
speakers (Left/Right/Center) and rear speakers
(Left/Right), and 0.1ch from a sub woofer that
covers the deep bass range under 120Hz. The
sub woofer channel is counted as 0.1 because
of a deep bass. It reproduces 3D sound imaging
providing more exciting and powerful sound
compared with ordinary stereo sound that
produces just left and right sound move.
(NightShot (DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E)/
NightShot plus (Except for DCR-
DVD403E/DVD803E)) ..................
Set the NIGHTSHOT or NIGHTSHOT
PLUS switch to ON. (
[“NIGHTSHOT”] or [“NIGHTSHOT
PLUS”] appear.)
and
•
To record an image brighter, use Super
NightShot (DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E)/Super
NightShot plus (Except for DCR-DVD403E/
DVD803E) function (p.59).
To record an image brighter in dim light, use
Color Slow Shutter function (p.59).
The NightShot/NightShot plus and Super
NightShot/Super NightShot plus use infrared
light. Therefore, do not cover the infrared port
with your fingers or other objects.
Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p.58)
when it is hard to focus automatically.
To use the flash ....................
Press (flash) repeatedly to select a
setting (DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E).
You can use the optional flash by attaching
to the Active Interface Shoe (p.81)
For details, refer to the instruction manual
supplied with the flash, and [FLASH SET]
(p.58).
•
•
•
No indicator displayed: Automatically flashes
when there is insufficient ambient light.
Do not use these functions in bright places. This
may cause a malfunction.
(Forced flash): Always uses the flash
regardless of the surrounding brightness.
To adjust the exposure for backlit
subjects .................................
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects,
No flash: Records without flash.
press BACK LIGHT to display . To
cancel the back light function, press BACK
LIGHT again.
•
•
The recommended distance to the subject when
using the built-in flash is 0.3 to 2.5 m (1 to 8
feet).
Remove any dust from the surface of the flash
lamp before using it. Flash effect may be
impaired if heat discoloration or dust obscures
the lamp.
To adjust the focus for an off center
subject ..................................
See [SPOT FOCUS] on page 58.
•
The flash charge lamp flickers when charging
the flash, and remains lit when the battery
charge is complete.
To fix the exposure for the selected
subject ..................................
See [SPOT METER] on page 56.
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Functions used for recording/playback, etc.(continued)
DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E:
To record in mirror mode .............
Open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the
camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees
to the lens side ().
•
A mirror-image of the subject appears on the
LCD screen, but the picture will be normal
when recorded.
Except for DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E:
To add special effects.................
See PICT. APPLI on page 63.
To use a tripod .........................
Attach the tripod (optional: the length of
the screw must be less than 5.5 mm ) to the
tripod receptacle using a tripod screw.
Playback
To play back the images
in sequence.............................
See [SLIDE SHOW] on page 64.
To use PB zoom ....................
You can magnify pictures from about 1.1 to
5 times the original size.
Magnification can be adjusted with the
power zoom lever or the zoom buttons
alongside of the LCD screen.
Play back the picture you want to
magnify.
Magnify the picture with T (Telephoto).
A frame appears on the LCD screen.
Touch the portion that you want to
display in the center of the LCD screen.
Adjust the magnification with W (Wide
angle)/T (Telephoto).
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To cancel, touch [END].
Other part names and functions
•
You cannot change the zoom speed with the
Built-in 4CH microphone (DCR-
DVD403E/DVD803E)
zoom buttons alongside of the LCD screen.
When an external microphone (optional)
is connected, it takes precedence over the
internal microphone (p.81).
Recording/playback
To check the remaining battery......
Built-in stereo microphone (Except for
DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E)
Set the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG),
and then press DISP/BATT INFO . If
you press this button once, BATTERY
INFO appears on the screen for about 7
seconds. If you keep press and hold the
button for a while, this information is
displayed for about 20 seconds.
When an external microphone (optional)
is connected, it takes precedence over the
internal microphone (p.81).
Remote sensor (Except for DCR-
DVD92E/DVD602E)
Point the Remote Commander (p.41)
towards the remote sensor to operate
your camcorder.
Remaining
battery
(approx.)
REC lamp
Recording
capacity
(approx.)
The REC lamp lights up in red during
recording (p.68).
Speaker
Sounds come out from the speaker.
To turn off the operation confirmation
beep .....................................
•
For how to adjust the volume, see page 33.
See [BEEP] (p.68) to set the operation
beep.
To initialize the settings ..............
Press RESET to initialize all the
settings, including settings for date and
time. (Setup items customized on Personal
Menu are not initialized.)
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Checking/Deleting the last scene
(Review/Review deleting)
You can check or delete the last recorded
Deleting the last scene (Review
scene.
deleting) (DVD-RW/DVD+RW
only)
However, you cannot delete it if:
– you have removed the disc.
– you have recorded the new scenes.
If the checked scene is unnecessary, you
can delete it on the spot.
Checking the last scene
(Review)
Data once recorded on DVD-Rs cannot be
deleted.
1
2
Press
during the review.
1
Slide the POWER switch down
to light up the (Movie) or
(Still) lamp, then touch
.
The playback of the latest scene starts.
Movie
Touch [YES].
• You cannot recover a scene once you delete it.
Touch to display below function
buttons.
•
You can only delete the last recorded scene.
: Return to the beginning of the
viewing movie.
When
is grayed out, you cannot delete
the scene due to the following reasons.
/
:Adjust the volume
– The last recorded scene has been already
deleted.
Still image
– There is a movie or a still image that has been
recorded just before the scene now played
back.
•
When you delete still images that were recorded
continuously (p.61), all the images are deleted
at same time.
You can delete a specific still image when
you record images on a DVD-RW (VR mode)
(p.72).
To return to recording
Touch
.
•
•
The recording data (DATA CODE) does not
appear on the Review screen.
When reviewing still images recorded
continuously, you can forward/backward the
images with
/
.
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Indicators displayed during recording/playback
Recording movies
Recording still images
Remaining battery (approx.) (37)
Image size (Except for DCR-DVD92E/
DVD602E/DVD653E) (62)
2016 × 1512
(DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E)
1152 × 864
Recording mode (or or ) (65)
Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or
[REC] (recording)
(DCR-DVD202E/DVD203E/DVD703E),
Counter (hour: minute: second)
Disc type (13)
or
640 × 480)
Quality ([FINE] or [STD]) (62)
Recording format of a DVD-RW (13)
Remaining time of the disc (approx.) (68)
The number of recorded still images
The number of recordable still image
(approx.) (68)
Review button (38)
Displays the most recently recorded image.
Review button (38)
Displays the most recently recorded image.
Touch
to return to standby.
Personal Menu button (52)
Touch
to return to standby.
Viewing movies
Viewing still images
60min
Playback mode
Number of played back still images /Total
number of recorded still images
Previous/Next button (29, 33)
Scene number
Data file name
VISUAL INDEX button (29, 33)
Previous/Next button (29, 33)
Video operation buttons (29, 33)
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Indicators displayed during recording/playback (continued)
( ) is a reference page
Center
Indicators on the LCD screen
and viewfinder
Indicator
Meaning
NightShot/NightShot
plus (35)
When you can change the setup items, or
during recording or playback, following
indicators displayed.
Super NightShot/Super
NightShot plus (59)
Upper left
Upper right
Upper Center
Color Slow Shutter (59)
Warning (101)
Bottom
Indicator
Meaning
Bottom
Center
Picture effect (64)
Digital effect (63)
Manual focus (58)
PROGRAM AE (56)
Upper left
Indicator
Meaning
5.1ch surround recording/
playback (34)
Backlight (35)
Self-timer recording (59)
White balance (57)
WIDE SELECT (26, 60)
SteadyShot off (61)
Continuous photo
recording /Bracket
recording (61)
Flexible spot meter (56)/
Exposure (57)
Flash light (58)
MICREF LEVEL low
(66)
DATA CODE while recording
WIDE STEREO (66)
The recording data (date/time or various
settings in effect when recording) is
recorded automatically on the disc.
They are not displayed while recording.
However, you can check them as [DATA
CODE] during playback (p.67).
Upper center
Indicator
Meaning
Repeat of Slide show (64)
Upper right
Indicator
Meaning
Fader (63)
LCD backlight off (21)
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Remote Commander
(Except for DCR-DVD92E/DVD602E)
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.29, 33)
Displays a VISUAL INDEX screen when you
press this while playing back.
/ / ENTER
/
/
When you press any button, an orange frame
appears on the LCD screen. Select a desired
button or an item with ///, then press
ENTER to enter.
When no commands have been sent from
the Remote Commander a certain period, the
orange frame disappears. When you press any
of ///, or ENTER again, the frame
appears at the position where it was displayed
last.
• Point the Remote Commander towards the
remote sensor to operate your camcorder (p.37).
• To change the battery, see page 111.
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Playing the picture on a TV
Connect your camcorder to the wall socket 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)
(Red)
A/V jack
S VIDEO VIDEO
AUDIO
VCRs or TVs
: Signal flow
To set the aspect ratio according to
the connected TV (16:9/4:3)
(DCR-DVD202E/DVD203E/DVD403E/
DVD703E/DVD803E)
Change the setting according to the screen
size of the TV you will view pictures on.
A/V connecting cable (supplied)
Connect to the input jack of the other device.
A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO
(optional)
When connecting to another device via the
S VIDEO jack, by using an A/V connecting
cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional),
higher quality pictures can be produced than
with an A/V cable connection. Connect the
white and red plug (left/right audio) and the
S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the
A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable
(optional). The yellow plug connection is not
necessary.
Slide the POWER switch down to light up
the
(Play/Edit) lamp.
Touch
[SETUP]
STANDARD SET [TV TYPE]
[16:9] or [4:3]
.
• When you set [TV TYPE] to [4:3], the image
quality may deteriorate. Also, when the
recorded picture’s aspect ratio switches between
16:9 and 4:3, the image may jitter.
When your TV is connected to a VCR
Connect your camcorder to the LINE
IN input on the VCR. Set the input
selector on the VCR to LINE.
• 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].
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When your TV is monaural (When
your TV has only one audio input jack)
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.
• You can display the counter on the TV screen by
setting [DISP OUTPUT] to [V-OUT/PANEL]
(p.68).
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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.
After finalizing, the disc can be overwritten on your camcorder when you
unfinalize it (p.50). You need to finalize it again when you play it back on
other DVD players.
Finalizing is required.
Once you finalize the disc, you can play it back on DVD players that support
the VR mode.
After finalizing, you can also record additional material at any time. You do
not need to finalize the disc again after additional recording.
You can play back the disc on DVD players without finalizing it. However,
you need to finalize the disc in the following cases:
– when you want to create a DVD menu (p.45).
– when you want to create a Photomovie (p.46).
– when you want to play back images on a DVD drive of a computer.
– when recording time is the following:
HQ mode: less than 5 minutes
SP mode: less than 8 minutes
LP mode: less than 10 minutes
When you create a DVD menu/Photomovie, a confirmation dialog appears
when you record additional material. Then, the DVD menu/Photomovie are
deleted. You must finalize the disc again when you want to create a DVD
menu/Photomovie after recording additional material on the disc.
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Step 1: Preparing for finalizing
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.
1
Place your camcorder in a
stable position. Connect the AC
Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your
camcorder.
2
Turn on the power by sliding the
POWER switch down.
•
When you finalize a double-sided disc, you
must finalize each side of the disc.
Step 1: Preparing for finalizing
(p.45)
3
4
Insert the disc to be finalized.
Step 2: Customizing a DVD menu*
Touch
[SET].
[FINALIZE]
(p.45)
If you have set the DVD menu
setting, you can create a menu
screen to view the thumbnails as
a list when the disc is played back
on DVD devices.
Step 3: Customizing a Photomovie*
(p.46)
If you have set the Photomovie
setting, you can create a
Photomovie to view still images
on other DVD devices.
Step 2: Customizing a DVD
menu
Step 4: Changing the disc title
What is a DVD menu?
(p.46)
A DVD menu is a menu screen that allows
you to display the index to check the
contents of the disc or to select desired
scenes easily. When you create the DVD
menu on your camcorder, the first scene
of each movies is displayed with date as a
thumbnail.
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.
Step 5: Finalizing a disc
(p.47)
•
You cannot create a DVD menu using a DVD-
RW (VR mode).
* You cannot follow using a DVD-RW (VR
mode).
1
Touch [DVD MENU].
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Making the disc compatible with playback on DVD players or DVD drives
(Finalizing) (continued)
2
Select the desired one from 4
1
2
Touch [PHOTOMOVIE].
Touch [YES].
/
types of pattern with
.
Select [NO] if you do not create a
Photomovie.
3
Touch
.
Select [NO MENU] if you do not create
a DVD menu.
Step 4: Changing the disc title
3
Touch
.
Skip to “Step 5: Finalizing a disc (p.47)” if
you do not change the disc title.
Step 3: Customizing a
Photomovie
1
2
Touch [DISC TITLE].
What is a Photomovie ?
Delete unnecessary characters
by touching [].
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. The original
still image remains in the JPEG format on
the disc.
The yellow cursor moves and characters
are deleted from the end.
Converted still images are played back in
sequence like a slide show. The resolution
(pixels) of the converted Photomovie,
however, is lower than that of the original
still images.
3
Select the type of a character,
then touch the desired character.
•
It may take more time for finalizing when you
create a Photomovie since the more still images
recorded on the disc, the more time it takes to
create a Photomovie.
•
•
You can view still images in the JPEG format
using the DVD drive on your computer without
creating a Photomovie (p.48).
You cannot create a Photomovie on a DVD-RW
(VR mode) in this step. Customize it on the
EDIT screen (p.76).
To erase a character: Touch [].
To insert a space: Touch [].
4
Touch [] as you register a
character to move to the next
entry point.
•
Up to 20 characters can be registered.
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5
6
When you have finished entering
characters, touch
4
Touch
appears.
,when [Completed]
.
The disc title changes to the one you
entered.
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
from your camcorder.
Touch [END].
(Still). Remove the disc
•
When you change a disc title already set
by other devices, the 21st and subsequent
characters are deleted.
•
When you made the setting to enable a creation
of a DVD menu on DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO
mode)/DVD+RW, then finalize the disc, the
DVD menu appears for a few seconds while
finalizing the disc.
Step 5: Finalizing a disc
•
•
You cannot view a Photomovie with the DVD-
R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) discs on your
camcorder.
After finalizing a disc, the disc indicator and the
recording format are displayed as shown below:
1
Confirm the settings you made in
steps from 2 to 4 of the “steps for
finalizing” on the LCD screen.
DVD-R
DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)
DVD-RW (VR mode)
DVD+RW
2
3
Touch
.
Touch [YES] [YES].
Finalizing starts.
•
Do not apply shock or vibration to your
camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC
adaptor during finalizing.
When you need to disconnect the AC
adaptor, make sure that the power of your
camcorder is set to off and disconnect the
adaptor after the CHG (charge) lamp goes
off. Finalizing restarts when you connect
the AC adaptor and turn on your camcorder
again.
You cannot remove the disc until the
finalizing operation is completed.
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Playing back a disc
on DVD players, etc.
Playing back a disc on a
computer with a DVD drive
installed
• 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.
• Do not use the 8cm CD adaptor with an
8cm DVD as it may cause a malfunction.
• Even when you are using a DVD+RW,
you must finalize the disc. Otherwise, it
may cause a malfunction.
1
2
Insert a disc into the DVD
devices.
Playing back movies
Use a DVD drive that supports 8cm discs,
and a DVD playback application must have
been installed on your computer.
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.
1
2
Insert the finalized disc into the
DVD drive of your computer.
If you have created a DVD menu
(DVD-R/DVD-RW:VIDEO mode/
DVD+RW)
Play back the disc using a DVD
playback application.
You can select the desired scene in the
menu.
A photomovie is listed after all the movies
in the menu.
•
•
The disc may not be played back on some
computers. For details, refer to the instruction
manuals of your computer.
You cannot play back or edit movies that have
been copied from the disc to the hard disk of
your computer. For details on how to import
movies, refer to the “First Step Guide” supplied
with the CD-ROM (Except for DCR-DVD92E/
DVD202E/DVD602E).
Photomovie
•
•
The disc cannot be played back, freezes for an
instant between the scenes, or some functions
may be disabled on some DVD devices.
Still images are played back as a Photomovie
swapping images in every 3 seconds.
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The date the disc was first used is
recorded on the volume label of the
disc.
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.
<e.g.>
When the disc was first used at 6:00 pm on
January 1st 2005:
2005_01_01_06H00M_PM
1
2
Insert the finalized disc into the
DVD drive of your computer.
Volume
label
Click [Start] [My Computer].
Or, double-click the [My Computer]
icon on the desktop.
Images are stored in the following
folders on the disc.
Movies
3
4
5
Right-click the DVD drive with the
disc inserted, then click [Open].
DVD-R/DVD-RW(VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW:
VIDEO_TS folder
DVD-RW (VR mode):
DVD_RTAV folder
Double-click [DCIM]
[100MSDCF].
Still images
DCIM\100MSDCF folder
Double-click the file to be
displayed.
<e.g.>
The folder for data for DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs
(VIDEO mode)/DVD+RWs
When using Windows XP:
The selected still image appears on the
screen.
Still image
folder
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Recording additional scenes after finalizing
You can record additional material on the
finalized DVD-RWs (VIDEO mode)/
When using a DVD+RW
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.
If you have created a Photomovie or a
DVD menu in finalizing (p.44), the
following steps are required.
1
Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack on your camcorder,
then connect the mains lead to
the wall socket.
•
Use an AC Adaptor as power source to prevent
your camcorder from running out of power
during operation.
•
Do not apply shock or vibration to your
camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC
adaptor during operation.
2
3
Slide the POWER switch down to
•
•
A DVD menu and a Photomovie created during
finalizing are deleted.
When you use a double-sided disc, following
procedures are required on each side.
light up the
lamp.
(Movie) or
(Still)
Insert the finalized disc into your
camcorder.
When using a DVD-RW (VIDEO
mode) disc (Unfinalizing)
A confirmation dialog asking if you
record additional scenes appears.
1
Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack on your camcorder,
then connect the mains lead to
the wall socket.
2
3
Turn on the power by sliding the
POWER switch down.
4
Touch [YES] [YES].
[Completed.] appears, then the
Insert the finalized disc into your
camcorder.
screen returns to the recording screen.
4
5
Touch
[SETUP].
Touch DISC SET
[UNFINALIZE].
6
Touch [YES] [YES], then touch
when [Completed.] appears.
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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.
2
3
4
Turn on the power by sliding the
POWER switch down.
The procedure for formatting differs
depending on the disc type.
Insert the disc to be formatted
into your camcorder.
You cannot format this kind
of disc. Use a new disc when
the disc is full or has been
finalized.
Touch
[FORMAT].
DVD-RW
Select the recording format, then format
the disc. Proceed to step 5.
You can format this kind of
disc and reuse it.
DVD+RW
The [FORMAT] screen appears.
Proceed to step 6.
If you have finalized the disc, it
is unfinalized.
You can format this kind of
disc and reuse it.
5
Select the recording format for a
DVD-RW, then touch
.
If you have finalized the
disc, the previous records on
finalizing remain on the disc.
For details on a recording format, see
page 13.
You can format this kind of
disc and reuse it.
If you have finalized the
disc, the previous records on
finalizing remain on the disc.
•
Use an AC adaptor as power source to
prevent your camcorder from running out
of power during formatting.
6
Touch [YES] [YES], then touch
when [Completed.] appears.
•
Do not apply shock or vibration to your
camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC
adaptor during formatting.
When you use a double-sided disc,
•
•
During the Easy Handycam operation, the
screen in step 5 does not appear even if you
insert a DVD-RW in your camcorder. Proceed
to step 6.
You cannot format a disc that has been
protected on other equipments. Cancel the
protection with the original equipment, and then
format it.
•
formatting is required on each side.
1
Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack on your camcorder,
then connect the mains lead to
the wall socket.
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Using the Setup items
1
Slide the POWER switch down to light up the respective lamp.
: Settings for movies
Slide the POWER switch
while pressing the green
button in the center only
when the POWER switch
is in the OFF (CHG)
position.
: Settings for still images
: Settings for viewing/editing
2
Touch the LCD screen to select the setup item.
Unavailable items will be grayed out.
To use the short-cuts of Personal Menu
On Personal Menu, short-cuts for frequently used setup items are added.
• You can customize Personal Menu as you like (p.70).
Touch
.
Touch the desired setup item.
If the desired setup item is not displayed on the screen, touch
Select the desired setting, then touch
/
until it is displayed.
.
To use setup items
You can customize setup items that are not added to Personal Menu.
0:00:00
VIDEO
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Touch
Select the desired setup item.
Touch to select the item, then touch
in step .)
[SETUP].
/
. (The process in step is the same as that
Select the desired item.
•
You can also touch the item directly to select it.
Customize the item.
After finishing the settings, touch
If you decide not to change the setting, touch
(close) to hide the setup screen.
to return to the previous screen.
•
During EASY Handycam operation (p.27), available setup items are displayed when you
touch [SETUP] on the LCD screen.
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Available setup items () vary depending on the position of a lamp.
*These functions are available during Easy Handycam operation.
Setup items
Position of lamp:
Movie
Still
Play/Edit
CAMERA SET (p.56)
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
–
STILL SET (p.61)
BURST 2)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
QUALITY
IMAGE SIZE 2)
FILE NO.
PICT.APPLI. (p.63)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
FADER
D. EFFECT
PICT. EFFECT
REC CTRL 3)
SLIDE SHOW
DEMO MODE
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Position of lamp:
Movie
Still
Play/Edit
DISC SET (p.65)
FORMAT*
FINALIZE*
UNFINALIZE
DISC TITLE
STANDARD SET (p.65)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
REC MODE
–
–
–
–
–
VOLUME*
MULTI-SOUND
MICREF LEVEL
SUR MONITOR 4)
EXT SUR MIC
LCD/VF SET
TV TYPE 2)
USB SPEED 3)
DATA CODE
DISC REMAIN
REMOTE CTRL 4)
REC LAMP
–
–
–
–
BEEP*
DISP OUTPUT
SETUP ROTATE
A.SHUT OFF
CALIBRATION
TIME/LANGU. (p.69)
CLOCK SET*
AREA SET
SUMMERTIME
LANGUAGE*
1) DCR-DVD92E/DVD602E/DVD653E
2) DCR-DVD202E/DVD203E/DVD403E/DVD703E/DVD803E
3) Except for DCR-DVD92E/DVD202E/DVD602E
4) Except for DCR-DVD92E/DVD602E
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CAMERA SET
Settings to adjust your camcorder to
the recording conditions
(EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./
STEADYSHOT, etc.)
BEACH&SKI*(
)
The default settings are marked with
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the items are selected.
.
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.
See page 52 for details on selecting
setup items.
SUNSET&MOON**(
)
PROGRAM AE
You can record pictures effectively in
various situations with the PROGRAM AE
function.
AUTO
Select to maintain the atmosphere of
situations such as sunsets, general night
views or fireworks.
Select to automatically record pictures
effectively without the [PROGRAM AE]
function.
LANDSCAPE**(
)
SPOTLIGHT*(
)
Select to shoot distant subjects clearly.
This setting also prevents your camcorder
from focusing on glass or metal mesh
in windows that comes in between the
camcorder and the subject.
Select to prevent people’s faces from
appearing excessively white when subjects
are lit by strong light.
PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) (
)
Items with one asterisk (*) can be adjusted
•
so as not to focus on subjects only a short
**
distance away. Items with two asterisks (
can be adjusted to focus on subjects farther
away.
The setting returns to [AUTO] when you
have the power source disconnected from
your camcorder for more than 5 minutes.
)
Select to bring out the subject such as
people or flowers while creating a soft
background.
•
SPORTS* (Sports lesson) (
)
SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter)
You can adjust and fix the exposure
to the subject, so that it is recorded in
suitable brightness even when there is
strong contrast between the subject and
the background, such as subjects in the
spotlight on stage.
Select to minimize shake when shooting
fast moving subjects.
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AUTO
The white balance is adjusted
automatically.
OUTDOOR (
)
The white balance is set to the brightness
of the outdoor environment or daylight
under fluorescent lamps.
Touch the point where you want to fix and
adjust the exposure on the screen.
appears.
Touch [END].
INDOOR ()
The white balance is set to the brightness
of warm white fluorescent lamps.
To return the setting to automatic exposure,
touch [AUTO][END].
ONE PUSH (
The white balance will be adjusted
according to the ambient light.
)
•
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.
Touch [ONE PUSH].
Frame a white object such as a piece of
paper, to fill the screen under the same
lighting conditions as you will shoot
the subject.
EXPOSURE
Touch [
].
You can fix the brightness of a picture
manually. When recording indoors on
a clear day, for instance, you can avoid
backlight shadows on people next to the
window by fixing the exposure to that of
the wall side of the room.
flashes quickly. When the white
balance has been adjusted and stored
in the memory, the indicator stops
flashing.
•
•
•
Do not shake your camcorder while
is flashing quickly.
flashes slowly if white balance could
not be set.
If
keeps flashing even after you
have touched
[AUTO].
, set [WHITE BAL.] to
• When you have changed the battery pack
while [AUTO] is selected, or you bring your
camcorder outdoors from inside the house
while using fixed exposure, select [AUTO] and
aim your camcorder at a nearby white object
for about 10 seconds for better color balance
adjustment.
Touch [MANUAL].
Adjust the exposure by touching
/
.
Touch
.
appears.
To return the setting to automatic exposure,
• Redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure if you change
the [PROGRAM AE] settings, or bring your
camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or
vice versa during the [ONE PUSH] is set to on.
• Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or [ONE
PUSH] under white or cool white fluorescent
lamps.
• The setting returns to [AUTO] when you have
the power source disconnected from your
camcorder for more than 5 minutes.
touch [AUTO]
.
•
The setting returns to [AUTO] when you have
the power source disconnected from your
camcorder for more than 5 minutes.
WHITE BAL. (White balance)
You can adjust the color balance to the
brightness of the recording environment.
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CAMERA SET (continued)
To adjust the focus automatically, touch
[AUTO] in step .
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).
• It is easier to focus on the subject by moving
the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to
adjust the focus, then towards W (wide angle)
to adjust the zoom for recording. When you
want to record a subject at close range, move
the power zoom lever to W (wide angle), then
adjust the focus.
SPOT FOCUS
You can select and adjust the focal point to
aim it at a subject not located in the center
of the screen.
•
The minimum distance required between
your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp
focus is about 1 cm (about 1/2 inch) for wide
angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for
telephoto.
• The setting returns to [AUTO] when you have
the power source disconnected from your
camcorder for more than 5 minutes.
FLASH SET
Touch the subject on the screen.
Touch [END].
appears.
You can set this function when you use the
built-in flash (DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E)
or an external flash (optional) that is
compatible with your camcorder.
To adjust the focus automatically, touch
[AUTO][END].
FLASH MODE (Except for DCR-
•
If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is
automatically set to [MANUAL].
DVD403E/DVD803E)
• The setting returns to [AUTO] when you have
the power source disconnected from your
camcorder for more than 5 minutes.
ON
Flashes every time.
ON
Flashes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
FOCUS
You can adjust the focus manually. Select
this when you want to focus on a certain
subject intentionally.
AUTO
Flashes automatically.
AUTO
Flashes automatically to reduce the red-
eye phenomenon.
•
If the flash is not capable of preventing the red-
eye phenomenon, you can select only [ON] or
[AUTO].
Touch [MANUAL].
appears.
Touch
• The setting returns to [ON] when you have
the power source disconnected from your
camcorder for more than 5 minutes.
(focusing on close subjects)/
(focusing on distant subjects) to
sharpen the focus. appears when the
focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and
appears when the focus cannot be adjusted
farther away.
FLASH LEVEL
HIGH (
)
Makes the flash level higher.
Touch
.
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NORMAL ( )
LOW(
To cancel the setting, set the [SUPER NS]
or [SUPER NSPLUS] to [OFF].
)
•
Do not use NightShot/NightShot Plus and
[SUPER NS] or [SUPER NSPLUS] in bright
places. This may cause a malfunction.
Makes the flash level lower.
•
The setting returns to [NORMAL] when
you disconnect the power source from your
camcorder for more than 5 minutes.
•
•
•
Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers
or other objects.
Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p.58)
when it is hard to focus automatically.
The shutter speed of your camcorder changes
depending on the brightness. The motion of the
picture may slow down at this time.
REDEYE REDUC (DCR-DVD403E/
DVD803E)
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.
NS LIGHT (NightShot Light)
When using either the NightShot/NightShot
plus (p.35) or [SUPER NS] or [SUPER
NSPLUS] (p.59) function to record, you
can record clearer pictures by setting
[NS LIGHT], which emits infrared light
(invisible), to [ON] (the default setting).
(Auto redeye reduction): Pre-flashes
to reduce redeye before the flash
automatically flashes when there is
insufficient ambient light.
(Forced redeye reduction): Always
uses the flash and the redeye reducing
pre-flash.
•
Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers
or other objects.
•
The maximum shooting distance using [NS
LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet). If you record
subjects in dark places, such as night scenes or
in moonlight, set [NS LIGHT] to [OFF]. You
can make the image color deeper this way.
(No flash): Records without flash.
•
•
The redeye reduction may not produce the
desired effect due to individual differences and
other conditions.
The setting returns to [OFF] when you have
the power source disconnected from your
camcorder for more than 5 minutes.
COLOR SLOW S
(Color Slow Shutter)
When you set [COLOR SLOW S] to [ON],
you can record an image brighter in color
even in dark places.
and [COLOR SLOW SHUTTER] flash
on the screen.
SUPER NS (DCR-DVD403E/
DVD803E)/SUPER NSPLUS (Except
for DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E) (Super
NightShot/Super NightShot plus)
To cancel [COLOR SLOW S], touch
[OFF].
The picture will be recorded at a maximum
of 16 times the sensitivity of NightShot/
NightShot plus (p.35) recording if you
set [SUPER NS] or [SUPER NSPLUS]
to [ON] while the NIGHTSHOT or
NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (p.35) is also
set to ON.
•
Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p.58)
when it is hard to focus automatically.
•
The shutter speed of your camcorder changes
depending on the brightness. The motion of the
picture may slow down at this time.
and [“SUPER NIGHTSHOT”] or
[“SUPER NIGHTSHOT PLUS”] flash on
the screen.
SELF-TIMER
The self-timer starts recording after about
10 seconds.
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CAMERA SET (continued)
800 ×
Touch
CAMERA SET [SELF-TIMER]
[ON]
appears.
[SETUP]
Up to 20 × zoom is performed optically,
and after that, up to 800 × zoom is
performed digitally.
.
Press REC START/STOP to record
movies, or PHOTO to record still images.
To cancel the count down, touch [RESET].
For DCR-DVD202E/DVD203E/DVD703E
OFF
To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF] in
step
• You can also use the self-timer with the Remote
Commander (Except for DCR-DVD92E/
DVD602E, p.41).
Up to 12 × zoom is performed optically.
.
24 ×
Up to 12 × zoom is performed optically,
and after that up to 24 × zoom is
performed digitally.
480 ×
DIGITAL ZOOM
You can select the maximum zoom level in
case you want to zoom greater than optical
zoom magnification listed as below:
Up to 12 × zoom is performed optically,
and after that, up to 480 × zoom is
performed digitally.
(optical zoom)
For DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E
DCR-DVD92E/DVD602E/
DVD653E
20 ×
12 ×
10 ×
OFF
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically.
DCR-DVD202E/DVD203E/
DVD703E
20 ×
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically,
and after that up to 20 × zoom is
performed digitally.
DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E
While recording on a disc. Note that the
image quality decreases when you are
using the digital zoom.
120 ×
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically,
and after that, up to 120 × zoom is
performed digitally.
WIDE SELECT (DCR-DVD92E/
DVD602E/DVD653E)
You can record a picture in a ratio suitable
for the screen on which it will be displayed.
The right side of the bar shows the digital
zooming factor. The zooming zone appears
when you select the zooming level.
4:3
Standard setting (to record pictures to be
played back on a 4:3 TV).
For DCR-DVD92E/DVD602E/DVD653E
OFF
16:9 WIDE
Records pictures to be played back on a
Up to 20 × zoom is performed optically.
16:9 wide TV in full screen mode.
40 ×
Up to 20 × zoom is performed optically,
and after that up to 40 × zoom is
performed digitally.
When viewed on the LCD screen/
viewfinder with [16:9 WIDE] selected.
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STILL SET
Settings for still images
(BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE, etc.)
The default settings are marked with
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the items are selected.
.
When viewed on a 16:9 wide
screen TV*1
See page 52 for details on selecting
setup items.
When viewed on a standard TV
(4:3 screen)*2
BURST (DCR-DVD202E/
DVD203E/DVD403E/DVD703E/
DVD803E)
You can record several still images one
after another by pressing PHOTO.
*1 When 16:9 screen TV switches to full screen
mode, the picture appears on the TV screen at
the right ratio.
*2 When you play back in TV (4:3 screen), the
picture may be compressed. When you play
back in the wide mode, the picture appears
as you see it on the LCD screen or in the
viewfinder.
OFF
Select this when not recording
continuously.
NORMAL (
)
•
You cannot change the aspect ratio in the
following cases:
Record still images continuously at
approximately 0.5 seconds intervals. The
numbers of the maximum recordable
images are as follows;
DCR-DVD202E/DVD203E/DVD703E
1152 × 864
640 × 480
– while recording movie
– when [D.EFFECT] is set to [OLD MOVIE]
(p.64).
•
When recording on a DVD-R/DVD-RW
(VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, the available
recording time may get shorter in the following
conditions.
: 4 images
: 13 images
DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E
– when you changed record pictures between
16:9 WIDE and 4:3.
– when you change the [REC MODE] during
4:3 (p.65).
2016 × 1512
640 × 480
: 3 images
: 21 images
EXP. BRKTG (
)
Records 3 images consecutively with
different exposures at approximately 0.5
second intervals. You can compare the 3
images and select an image recorded at the
best exposure.
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.
•
•
The flash will not function during continuous
recording.
The maximum number of images will be
recorded in the self-timer mode or when you are
operating with the Remote Commander.
You may not be able to record continuous
images up to the maximum number depending
on the image size and the remaining capacity of
the disc.
It takes longer to record continuous images to
the disc compared to normal recording. Record
the next still image after the scroll bar indicator
•
When you play back pictures recorded in WIDE
on a DVD+RW with a DVD player or a DVD
recorder, they may appear to be compressed in
the lengthwise direction.
•
•
STEADYSHOT
You can record pictures using
[STEADYSHOT] (the default setting is
[ON]). Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (
)
when using a tripod or the conversion lens
(optional).
(
) and the ACCESS lamp turns off.
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STILL SET (continued)
Number of still images recordable on
a disc (approx.)
QUALITY
FINE (
)
640×
480
2016×
1512*
1152×
864**
Records still images at the fine image
quality level.
STANDARD (
Records still images at the standard image
)
810
1750
2150
4100
5100
8100
DVD-R
DVD-RW
(VIDEO
quality level.
850
2250
4300
5400
8600
1850
mode)
The size of still images (KB)
DVD-RW
(VR mode)
850
1850
740
2250
4300
1650
2600
5400
8600
2950
3800
640×
480
2016×
1512*
1152×
864**
DVD+RW
1450
FINE
approx.
1540
approx.
640
approx.
960
approx.
420
approx.
150
approx.
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Top:[FINE] / Bottom:[STANDARD]
*DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E
(FINE)
STANDARD
(STD)
**DCR-DVD202E/DVD203E/DVD703E
•
The table shows approximate recordable
number and the above numbers apply to a
single-sided disc, and it will be doubled for a
double-sided disc.
* DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E
** DCR-DVD202E/DVD203E/DVD703E
IMAGE SIZE (DCR-DVD202E/
DVD203E/DVD403E/DVD703E/
DVD803E)
FILE NO.
SERIES
Assigns numbers to files in sequence even
if the disc is changed.
2016×1512 (
)
(DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E)/
1152 × 864 (
(DCR-DVD202E/DVD203E/DVD703E)
Records still images clearly.
)
RESET
Resets the file numbering to 0001 each
time the disc is changed.
640 × 480 (
)
Allows for the maximum number of
images to be recorded.
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PICT.APPLI.
Special effects on pictures or
additional functions on recording/
playback
(PICT.EFFECT/D.EFFECT/SLIDE
SHOW, etc.)
Fading out
Fading in
WHITE FADER
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.
BLACK FADER
FADER
You can add the following effects to
currently recording pictures.
OVERLAP (fade in only)
WIPE (fade in only)
Select the desired effect, then touch
.
When you select [OVERLAP] or [WIPE],
the image is stored as a still image. (While
storing the image, the screen turns to blue.)
Press REC START/STOP.
The fader indicator stops flashing and
disappears when the fade is complete.
To cancel the operation, touch [OFF] in
.
step
Using the viewfinder
You can adjust [EXPOSURE] and
[FADER] while using the viewfinder by
having the LCD screen rotated 180 degrees
and closed with the screen facing out.
D.EFFECT (Digital effect)
You can add digital effects to your
recordings.
appears.
Touch the desired effect.
When you select [LUMI. KEY], adjust the
Make sure the
(Movie) lamp lights up.
effect with
/
, then touch
.
Extend the viewfinder, and close the LCD
screen with the screen facing out.
appears.
The image displayed when you touch
is saved as a still image.
Touch
.
Touch
appears.
To cancel [D. EFFECT], touch [OFF] in
.
[Set LCD off?] appears on the screen.
Touch [YES].
The LCD screen is turned off.
step
.
Touch the LCD screen while checking the
display in the viewfinder.
[EXPOSURE], etc. are displayed.
LUMI. KEY (luminance key)
Replaces a brighter area in a previously
recorded still image (e.g. a person) with a
movie.
Touch the button you want to set.
[EXPOSURE] : Adjust with
touch
/
, and
.
[FADER] : Touch it repeatedly to select a
desired effect.
: The LCD screen lights up.
To hide the buttons, touch
.
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PICT.APPLI (continued)
•
You can repeat the slide show by touching
The default setting is set to [ON] (repeat slide
show).
.
OLD MOVIE
Adds an old movie effect to pictures.
The scene is recorded in the WIDE (16:9)
mode.
DEMO MODE
PICT. EFFECT (Picture effect)
You can add special effects to a picture
The default setting is [ON] so that you
can view the demonstration in about 10
minutes, after you have set the POWER
during recording.
appears.
switch to
disc.
(Movie) without inserting a
OFF
Does not use [PICT. EFFECT] setting.
•
The demonstration will be suspended in
situations such as those described below.
– When you touch the screen during the
demonstration. (The demonstration starts
again in about 10 minutes.)
SEPIA
Picture appears in sepia.
B&W
– When you slide the disc cover OPEN switch.
– When the POWER switch is set to other than
(Movie).
Picture appears in black and white.
PASTEL
– When you set the NIGHTSHOT or
NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON (p.35).
Picture appears like a pale pastel drawing.
MOSAIC
Picture appears mosaic-patterned.
REC CTRL (Except for DCR-
DVD92E/DVD202E/DVD602E)
See page 80.
SLIDE SHOW
Plays back all the images stored on a disc
in sequence (slide show).
Still images start to change to the next one
in sequence when you touch [START].
To cancel [SLIDE SHOW,] touch [END].
To pause, touch [PAUSE]. Touch [START]
again to restart the slide show.
•
You can select the first picture for the slide
show with
[START].
/
before touching
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STANDARD SET
DISC SET
(FORMAT/FINALIZE/UNFINALIZE, etc.)
Settings while recording on a disc or
other basic settings
Settings for discs
(REC MODE/LCD/VF SET/USB SPEED,
etc.)
See page 52 for details on selecting
setup items.
The default settings are marked with
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the item is selected.
.
FORMAT
See page 51.
See page 52 for details on selecting
setup items.
FINALIZE
See page 44.
REC MODE (Recording mode)
You can select an image quality of the
movie from three levels.
UNFINALIZE
See page 50.
HQ ()
Record in high quality mode
(approx. recordable time is up to 20 min).
SP ()
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.
Records in standard quality mode
(approx. recordable time is up to 30 min).
LP ()
Touch
[SETUP]
DISC
Increases the recording time (Long Play)
(approx. recordable time is up to 60 min).
SET [DISC TITLE]
Enter the disc title.
.
• The time in parenthesis indicates the
approximate recordable time when
recording only a movie on a single-sided
disc. When recording on a double-sided
disc, this value is applied for both sides.
Follow steps 2 to 5 in “Step 4: Changing
the disc title” of the “Making the disc
compatible with playback on DVD players
or DVD drives (Finalizing)” (p.46).
To cancel editing the title, touch [ESC] in
• Your camcorder has a VBR encoding
system (p.12) so when you record an
object that moves fast, the time available
for recording may shorten.
step
.
•
If you record in the LP mode, the quality of
scenes may be degraded, or scenes with quick
movements may appear with a block noise
when you play back the disc.
VOLUME
See page 33.
MULTI-SOUND
You can select whether to play back audio
recorded using other devices with dual
sound or stereo sound.
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STANDARD SET (continued)
For DCR-DVD92E/DVD602E
STEREO
Plays back with main and sub sound (or
stereo sound).
WIDE STEREO
Records 2 channel sound with more
presence.
1
Plays back with main sound or the left
channel sound.
STEREO
Records normal stereo sound.
•
The setting returns to [WIDE STEREO] when
you have the power source disconnected for
more than 5 minutes.
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.
Except for DCR-DVD92E/DVD602E
4CH MIC
Records 4 channel sound, front L/R
and rear L/R, converting them to 5.1ch
surround sound.
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.
STEREO
Records normal stereo sound.
The setting returns to [4CH MIC] when you
have the power source disconnected from your
camcorder for more than 5 minutes.
•
NORMAL
Records various surround sounds,
converting them into the same level.
LCD/VF SET
The recorded picture will not be affected
even when you change the setting.
LOW
Records surround sound faithfully.
This setting is not suitable for recording
conversations.
The setting returns to [NORMAL] when you
have the power source disconnected from your
camcorder for more than 5 minutes.
LCD BRIGHT
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen.
•
Adjust the brightness with
Touch
/
.
.
SUR MONITOR (Except for DCR-
DVD92E/DVD602E)
You can display the direction from which
the recording sound comes when recording
in 5.1ch mode.
LCD BL LEVEL
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen’s backlight.
NORMAL
Standard brightness.
BRIGHT
Brightens the LCD screen.
EXT SUR MIC
You can customize the sound setting when
using an external microphone (optional).
You attach an external microphone
(optional) to the Active Interface Shoe (p.
81). Refer to the instruction manuals of the
microphone for details.
•
•
When you use an AC Adaptor as the power
source, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for
the setting.
When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is
slightly reduced during recording.
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LCD COLOR
USB SPEED (Except for DCR-
DVD92E/DVD202E/DVD602E)
You can select data transfer speed used to
transfer data to your computer.
You can adjust the color on the LCD screen
with
/
.
Low intensity
High intensity
AUTO
Sends data by switching automatically
between the Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0) and
the speed corresponding to USB1.1 (full
speed transfer).
VF B.LIGHT
You can adjust the brightness of the
viewfinder.
NORMAL
FULL-SPEED
Standard brightness.
Sends data corresponding to USB1.1 (full
speed transfer).
BRIGHT
Brightens the viewfinder screen.
DATA CODE
You can check the display information
recorded automatically (data code) during
playback.
•
•
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.
OFF
Data code is not displayed.
VF WIDE DISP (DCR-DVD202E/
DVD203E/DVD403E/DVD703E/
DVD803E)
CAMERA DATA
Displays the camera setting data of
recorded images.
WIDE DISPLAY (DCR-DVD92E/
DVD602E/DVD653E)
DATE/TIME
Displays the date and time of recorded
images.
You can select how a 16:9 aspect ratio
picture appears in the viewfinder.
LETTER BOX
Normal setting (standard type of display)
CAMERA DATA
Movie
SQUEZE (Squeeze)
Expands the picture vertically when black
bands appear at the top and bottom of the
screen in 16:9 aspect ratio.
• When you can set the POWER switch to
(Still), [VF WIDE DISP] or [WIDE DISPLAY]
does not appears.
Still image
TV TYPE (DCR-DVD202E/
DVD203E/DVD403E/DVD703E/
DVD803E)
SteadyShot off
PROGRAM AE
White balance
Gain
See page 42.
Shutter speed
Aperture value
Exposure value
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STANDARD SET (continued)
DATE/TIME
REMOTE CTRL (Remote control)
(Except for DCR-DVD92E/DVD602E)
The default setting is [ON] so that you can
use the Remote Commander (p. 41).
•
Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder
from responding to a command sent by other
equipment’ remote control.
Date
Time
•
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.
The data code is displayed on the TV screen if
you connect your camcorder to a TV.
•
The indicator toggles through the following
sequence as you press DATA CODE on
the remote commander: DATE/TIME
CAMERA DATA OFF (no indication)
(Except for DCR-DVD92E/DVD602E).
REC LAMP (Recording lamp)
The camera recording lamp will not light
up during recording when you set this to
[OFF]. (The default setting is [ON].)
•
•
Depending on the disc condition, Bars [--:--:--]
appear.
The setting returns to [OFF] when you have
the power source disconnected from your
camcorder for more than 5 minutes.
BEEP
ON
A melody sounds when you start/stop
recording, or operate the touch panel.
DISC REMAIN
OFF
AUTO
Cancels the melody.
Displays the remaining disc indicator for
about 8 seconds in situations such as those
described below.
DISP OUTPUT
•
•
•
•
When you check the disc remaining by
sliding the POWER switch down to
(Movie) or
When you set the POWER to
or (Still), then press the DISP/BATT
INFO to switch the indicator off to on.
When the remaining capacity of the disc is
less than 5 minutes for
images for (Still).
When you start recording from the line
input.
LCD PANEL
Shows displays such as the counter on the
LCD screen and in the viewfinder.
(Still).
(Movie)
V-OUT/PANEL
Shows the display also on the TV screen.
(Movie) or 30
SETUP ROTATE
NORMAL
Scrolls the setup items downwards by
touching
ON
Always displays the remaining disc
indicator.
.
OPPOSITE
Scrolls the setup items upwards by
touching
.
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TIME/LANGU.
(CLOCK SET/AREA SET/LANGUAGE,
etc.)
A.SHUT OFF (Auto shutter off)
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.
.
5 min
The camcorder is automatically turned off
when you do not operate your camcorder
for more than approximately 5 minutes.
NEVER
CLOCK SET
See page 23.
The camcorder is not automatically turned
off.
•
When you connect your camcorder to a wall
socket, [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to
[NEVER].
AREA SET
Set your local area using /when using
your camcorder overseas.
Refer to the World time difference on page
106.
CALIBRATION
See page 110.
SUMMERTIME
OFF
Does not set the summertime.
ON
Sets the summertime.
You can adjust a time difference in the
[AREA SET] and the [SUMMERTIME]
setting without stopping the clock.
LANGUAGE
You can select the language to be used on
the LCD screen.
You can select from English, Simplified
Eanglish, Traditional-Chinese, Simplified-
Chinese, French, Spanish, Portuguese,
German, Dutch, Italian, Greek, Russian,
Arabic, Persian, or Thai.
•
Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]]
(simplified English) for when you cannot
find your native tongue among the
options.
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Customizing Personal Menu
You can add desired setup items to
Deleting a setup item
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.
1
Touch
UP] [DELETE].
[P-MENU SET
If the desired setup item is not
displayed touch
/
.
Adding a setup item
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.
1
2
3
Touch
UP] [ADD].
[P-MENU SET
2
3
Touch the setup item that you
want to delete.
Touch
category, then touch
/
to select a setup
Touch [YES]
.
.
•
You cannot delete [SETUP], [FINALIZE]
and [P-MENU SET UP].
Touch
item, then touch
.
/
to select a setup
[YES]
The setup item is added to the end of
list.
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Arranging the order of setup
items displayed on Personal
Menu
1
Touch
[SORT].
[P-MENU SET UP]
If the desired setup item is not
displayed touch
/
.
2
3
4
Touch the setup item you want to
move.
Touch
/
to move the setup
item to the desired place.
Touch
.
To sort more items, repeat steps 2 to 4.
5
Touch [END]
.
•
You cannot move [P-MENU SET UP].
Initializing the Personal Menu
settings (Reset)
Touch
[P-MENU SET UP]
[RESET] [YES] [YES]
.
If the desired setup item is not displayed
touch
/
.
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Editing the original data
This function is available only for DVD-RWs (VR
mode).
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.
“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.
•
You can select several movies and still
images at the same time.
6
Touch
[YES].
Deleting images
•
You cannot recover an image once you
delete it.
1
Slide the POWER switch down
To delete all movies or still images
on the disc at the same time
Touch [DELETE ALL] in step 4.
repeatedly to light up
Edit) lamp.
(Play/
•
If you delete an original movie that is listed
in a Playlist (p.74), it is also deleted from the
Playlist.
Deleting scenes may not provide enough space
to record movies or still images additionally.
To delete all the images on the disc and restore
original recording capacity, format the disc
(p.51).
2
3
Insert the recorded disc into your
camcorder.
•
•
Select the
(Movie) tab or the
(Still image) tab that includes
the image you want to delete,
then touch [EDIT].
Dividing a movie
1
Slide the POWER switch down
repeatedly to light up
Edit) lamp.
(Play/
4
5
Touch [DELETE].
2
3
4
Insert the disc with the movies
recorded into your camcorder.
Select the image to be deleted.
Touch the
[EDIT].
(Movie) tab
Touch [DIVIDE].
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•
If the movie is added in the Playlist, dividing
the original movie does not affect the movie in
the Playlist.
5
6
Touch the scene to be divided.
The playback of the selected movie
starts.
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
Adjusts the dividing point with
more precision after the dividing
point has been selected.
To hide the buttons, touch
.
•
•
Play and pause toggles as you press
A slight difference may occur from the point
where you touch and the actual dividing
.
point, as your camcorder selects the dividing
point based on half-second increments.
7
Touch
[YES].
•
Once you divide a movie, you cannot return
it to the state it was in before you divided it.
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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.
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 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.
•
You can select several movies and still
images at the same time.
6
Touch
[YES].
1
Slide the POWER switch down
repeatedly to light up
Edit) lamp.
(Play/
•
When you add still images in a Playlist,
they are converted automatically to a movie
and added to the Movie tab.
A movie converted from still images is
shown with
.
2
3
Insert the recorded disc into your
camcorder.
The original still images remain on the disc.
The resolution of the converted movie
may be lower than that of the original still
images.
Select the
(Movie) tab or the
(Still image) tab that includes
the scene you want to add to the
Playlist, then touch [EDIT].
To add all the movies on the disc at
the same time
Touch [ ADD ALL] in step 4.
To add all the still images on the disc
in a Playlist
It is recommended that you create a
Photomovie (p.76) beforehand, then add it
in a Playlist.
4
5
Touch [
ADD].
to display [ ADD]
Touch
/
Erasing unnecessary scenes
from the Playlist
when [ ADD] is not displayed.
Select the scene to be added to
the Playlist.
1
2
Slide the POWER switch down
repeatedly to light up
Edit) lamp.
(Play/
Insert the disc with images added
in a Playlist.
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3
Touch the
[EDIT].
(Playlist) tab
2
3
Insert the disc with movies added
into a Playlist.
Touch the
[EDIT].
(Playlist) tab
4
5
Touch [MOVE].
4
5
Touch [ERASE].
Select the scene to be moved.
Select the scene to be deleted
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.
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.
•
You can select several movies and still
images at the same time.
6
7
Touch
.
6
Touch
[YES].
Select the designated position
with []/[].
To erase all the scenes at the same
time
Touch [ERASE ALL] in step 3 [YES].
•
The original scenes are not changed even
though you erase the scenes from the Playlist.
Move destination bar
Changing the order within the
Playlist
8
Touch
[YES].
•
When you have selected multiple scenes,
the scenes are moved following the order
appeared in the Playlist.
1
Slide the POWER switch down
repeatedly to light up
Edit) lamp.
(Play/
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Creating the Playlist (continued)
•
The original scenes are not changed even
though you divide scenes within the Playlist.
Dividing a movie 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/
Photomovie converts still images on a disc
(JPEG format) to a movie (MPEG format)
to play them back on other DVD players
or on your computer, and stores them as
a Photomovie on the disc. Converted still
images are played back in sequence, like a
slide show. However, the resolution (pixels)
of the converted Photomovie may be lower
than that of the original still images.
Photomovie categorizes still images as a
movie, you can add more images in the
Playlist.
2
3
Insert the disc with movies added
into a Playlist.
Touch the
[EDIT].
(Playlist) tab
4
5
Touch [DIVIDE].
Select the scene to be divided.
1
2
Slide the POWER switch down
The playback of the selected starts.
repeatedly to light up
Edit) lamp.
(Play/
6
Touch
at the point at which
you want to divide the movie into
scenes.
Insert the disc with the still
images recorded into your
camcorder.
The movie pauses.
60min
0:00:52
DIVIDE
VR
OK
3
4
Touch the
[EDIT] [PHOTOMOVIE].
(Still image) tab
001
0:20
Touch to display
functional buttons.
See page 73 for details.
Touch
.
All of the still images on the disc
are converted to a single movie file,
and added to a movie tab. A movie
converted from still images is shown
•
•
Play and pause toggles as you press
A slight difference may occur from the
point where you touch
.
and the actual
dividing point, as your camcorder selects
the dividing point based on half-second
increments.
with
on the upper right.
7
Touch
[YES].
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Playing the Playlist
•
•
It may take more time to create a Photomovie
as more still images are recorded on the disc.
This function is available only for DVD-RWs
(VR mode).
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.
1
2
3
Slide the POWER switch down
repeatedly to light up
Edit) lamp.
(Play/
Insert the disc on which the
Playlist is added into your
camcorder.
Select the
(Playlist) tab.
A list of the scenes added in the Playlist
appears.
4
Touch the image from which you
want to playback.
The screen returns to the VISUAL
INDEX screen when the Playlist is
played back from the selected scene to
the end.
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Connecting to a VCR or TV
Connect your camcorder to the wall socket 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)
(Red)
A/V jack
S VIDEO VIDEO
AUDIO
VCRs or TVs
: Video/Signal flow
•
•
Connect the A/V connecting cable to the output
jack of a device you are dubbing a picture
from, or to the input jack of another device for
dubbing a picture from your camcorder.
When you are connecting your camcorder to a
monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the
A/V connecting cable to the video jack, and the
red (right channel) or the white (left channel)
plug to the audio jack on the VCR or the TV.
A/V connecting cable (supplied)
Connect to the input jack of the other device.
A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO
(optional)
When connecting to another device via the
S VIDEO jack, by using an A/V connecting
cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional),
higher quality pictures can be produced than
with an A/V cable connection. Connect the
white and red plug (left/right audio) and the
S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the
A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable
(optional). The yellow plug connection is not
necessary.
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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.
5
Start the playback on your
camcorder, and record it on the
recording device.
Refer to the instruction manuals
supplied with your recording device for
details.
•
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).
6
When the dubbing is finished,
stop your camcorder and the
recording device.
1
Connect your camcorder to the
VCR using the A/V connecting
cable (supplied).
•
To record the date/time and camera
settings data, display them on the screen
(p.67).
Connect your camcorder to the input
jacks of a VCR or a DVD device. See
page 78 for details on how to make the
proper connections.
2
3
Insert the recording media for
your VCR or DVD recorder.
If your recording device has an input
selector, set it to the input mode.
Slide the POWER switch down
repeatedly to light up the
(Play/Edit) lamp.
Set [TV TYPE] according to the
playback device (p.42) (DCR-
DVD202E/DVD203E/DVD403E/
DVD703E/DVD803E).
4
Insert the recorded disc into your
camcorder.
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Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device
(Except for DCR-DVD92E/DVD202E/DVD602E)
You can record pictures or TV programs
from a VCR or TV onto a disc using your
camcorder.
5
Insert a blank disc into your
camcorder.
•
You camcorder can only record from a PAL
source. For example, French video or TV
programs (SECAM) cannot be recorded
correctly. See page 105 for details on TV color
system.
Format the disc if you use a new DVD-
RW/DVD+RW (p.51).
•
You cannot record TV programs which allow
you to record once, or have copy control
technology.
6
Start playing the cassette or the
disc on the playback device, or
select a TV program.
The picture played on the connected
device appears on the LCD screen of
your camcorder.
1
2
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.
7
8
9
Touch [REC] at the point you
want to start recording.
Touch
at the point you want
to stop recording.
If you are recording from a VCR/
DVD device, insert the cassette
or DVD disc into the playback
device.
Touch [END].
•
•
•
There may be a time difference between the
point where you press [REC] and the actual
point that the recording starts/stops.
You cannot record a picture as a still image
even if you press the PHOTO button during
recording.
3
4
Slide the POWER switch down
repeatedly to light up the
(Play/Edit) lamp.
You cannot record images from a TV with no
output jacks.
Touch
[REC CTRL].
If you connected your camcorder to the
device which has the S VIDEO jack,
touch [SET] [VIDEO INPUT]
[S VIDEO]
.
•
•
Touch [SET] to change the recording mode
or adjust the volume.
Touch [SET] [DISC REMAIN]
[ON] to display the remaining disc indicator
all the time.
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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. To connect an accessory, press
down and push it to the end, and then
tighten the screw. To remove an accessory,
loosen the screw, and then press down and
pull out the accessory.
DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E:
•
•
You cannot use an external flash (optional)
and the built-in flash at the same time
(DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E).
When an external microphone (optional)
is connected, it takes precedence over the
internal microphone (p. 34).
DC IN jack (p.17)
REMOTE jack
•
Connect other optional accessories.
Shoe cover
Except for DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E:
A/V (audio/video) jack (p.78)
(USB) jack (p.82)
Extend the view finder, then
remove the shoe cover.
(Except for DCR-DVD92E/DVD202E/
DVD602E)
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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.
The CD-ROM (supplied) includes the
following software.
– USB Driver
– Picture Package Ver.1.8
– “First Step Guide”
• Picture Package software does not
support Macintosh computer.
• The DVR-DVD92E/DVD202E/DVD602E
do not support a PC connection. See
“Playing back a disc on DVD players,
etc.” (p.48) to play back images on your
computer.
About “First Step Guide”
The “First Step Guide” is an instruction
manual you can refer to on your computer.
This describes basic operations, from initial
hookup of your camcorder and computer
and making settings, to general operation
the first time you use the software stored
on the CD-ROM (supplied). After inserting
the CD-ROM, referring to “Installing
software” (p.83), start the “First Step
Guide”, then follow the instructions.
About the help function of the
software
The Help guide explains all the functions
of all the software applications. Refer to the
Help guide for further detailed operations
after reading the “First Step Guide”
thoroughly. To display the Help guide, click
the [?] mark on the screen.
Viewing and Handling Pictures
Picture Package DVD viewer
You can view the video and still images
by selecting from thumbnails. Video
and still images are saved in folders by
date.
System requirements
OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional,
Windows XP HomeEdition or Windows
XP Professional
You can delete unnecessary scenes of
videos, or create DVDs with menus.
Standard installation is required. Operation
is not assured if the above OS has been
upgraded.
CPU: Intel Pentium III 600MHz or faster
(Pentium III 1GHz or faster recommended)
Application: DirectX 9.0c or later (This
product is based on DirectX technology.
It is necessary to have DirectX installed.)/
Windows Media Player 7.0 or later/
Macromedia Flash Player 6.0 or later
Music Video/Slideshow Producer
Picture Package Producer2
You can select your favorite video and
still images and easily create an original
video with added music and visual
styles.
Duplicating a disc
Picture Package Duplicator
You can copy the disc you recorded
with your camcorder.
Sound system: 16 bit stereo sound card and
stereo speakers
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Installing software
Memory: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more
You need to install the software to your
Windows computer to enjoy editing your
recorded video and still images. The
installation is required only for the first
time.
recommended)
Hard disk:
Available memory required for installation:
250 MB or more (2GB or more when using
Picture Package Duplicator.)/
Available free hard disk space
recommended: 6 GB or more (depending
on the size of the image files edited)
Display: 4 MB VRAM video card, Minimum
800 × 600 dots, High color (16 bit color,
65 000 colors), DirectDraw display driver
capability (this product will not operate
correctly at 800 × 600 dots or less, and 256
colors or less.)
1
2
Confirm that your camcorder is
not connected to the computer.
Turn on the computer.
Log on as Administrators for
installation.
Close all applications running on the
computer before installing the software.
Others: USB port (this must be provided as
standard)
•
Your camcorder is compatible with Hi-Speed
USB (USB 2.0).
3
Place the CD-ROM in the disc
drive of your computer.
You can transfer data at a faster rate using a
computer compatible with Hi-Speed USB.
When you connect a USB interface not
compatible with Hi-Speed USB, the data
transfer ratio will be that of USB1.1 (USB full
speed).
The installation screen appears.
•
Operations are not guaranteed on all the
recommended environments.
If the screen does not appear
Double-click [My Computer] (If you are
using Windows XP, click [Start], then [My
Computer].)
Double-click [PICTUREPACKAGE]
(Disc drive).*
* Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary
depending on the computer.
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Installing software (continued)
4
Click [Install].
8
9
Select where to save the
software, then click [Next].
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
application to be installed, then
click [Next].
Click [Install] on the [Ready to
Install the Program] screen.
The installation of Picture Package
starts.
6
7
Click [NEXT].
10
Click [Next], then follow the on-
screen instructions to install the
“First Step Guide.”
Depending on the computer, this screen
may not be displayed. In such a case,
skip to step 11.
Read [License Agreement], check
[I accept the terms of the license
agreement] when you agree, then
click [Next].
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11
Click [Next], then follow the
on-screen instructions to install
“ImageMixer Easy Step DVD.”
13
Make sure [Yes, I want to restart
my computer now.] is checked,
then click [Finish].
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 10) appear
on the desktop.
12
If the [Installing Microsoft (R)
DirectX(R)] screen is displayed,
follow the steps below to install
DirectX 9.0c. If not, skip to step
13.
Read [License Agreement], then click
[Next].
14
Remove the CD-ROM from the
disc drive of your computer.
Click [Next].
•
If you have any questions about
PicturePackage, see “For inquires about
this software” (p.86).
Click [Finish].
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Viewing “First Step Guide”
Displaying “First Step Guide”
For inquires about this software
Pixela User Support Center
To view “First Step Guide” on your
computer, Microsoft Internet Explorer
Ver.6.0 or later is recommended.
Pixela Home Page
Double-click the
icon on the desktop.
Windows: http://www.ppackage.com/
–North America (Los Angeles) Telephone:
+1-213-341-0163
–Europe (U.K.) Telephone:
+44-1489-564-764
–Asia (Philippines) Telephone:
+63-2-438-0090
On Copyrights
You can also start by selecting [Start],
[Programs] ([All Programs] for
Windows XP), [Picture Package], and
[First Step Guide], then start up [First
Step Guide].
Music works, sound recording or other
third party musical contents you may
acquire from CDs, the Internet or other
sources (the “Music Contents”) are the
copyrighted work of the respective owners
thereof and are protected by copyright
laws and other applicable laws of each
country/region. Except to the extent
expressly permitted by applicable laws,
you are not permitted to use (including,
without limitation, copying, modifying,
reproducing, uploading, transmitting or
placing to the external network accessible
to the public, transferring, distributing,
lending, licensing, selling and publishing)
any of the Music Contents without
obtaining authorization or approval of
the respective owners thereof. License
of Picture Package by Sony Corporation
would not be construed as conferring to
you by implication, estoppel or otherwise,
any license or right to use the Music
Contents.
•
•
To view “First Step Guide” in HTML without
using automatic installation, copy the desired
language folder from the [FirstStepGuide]
folder on the CD-ROM, and then double-click
[Index.html].
Refer to “FirstStepGuide.pdf” in the following
cases:
– When printing “First Step Guide”
– When “First Step Guide” is not displayed
correctly due to the browser setting even in
recommended environment.
– When the HTML version of “First Step
Guide” is not installed automatically.
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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 socket or remove the battery pack, then reconnect
it after about 1 minute. If the functions still do not work, press the RESET button (p.37)
using a sharp-pointed object. (If you press the RESET button, all settings, including the
clock setting, are reset, except the Personal Menu items.)
•
The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it
for a while in a cool place.
Buttons do not work.
•
During Easy Handycam operation, the available buttons are limited. Cancel Easy Handycam
operation (p.27).
You cannot turn the Easy Handycam operation on or off.
•
During recording or communicating with another device via USB cable, you cannot turn
Easy Handycam operation on or off. Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p.27).
Settings change during Easy Handycam operation.
•
Some of the settings of your camcorder are restored to the default setting when you set Easy
Handycam operation (p.27).
[DEMO MODE] does not start.
•
You cannot view the demonstration when the NIGHTSHOT or NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch
is set to ON. Set the NIGHTSHOT or NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to OFF (p.35).
•
Remove the disc from your camcorder (p.24).
Your camcorder vibrates.
•
Vibration occurs depending on the condition of the disc. This is not a malfunction.
A vibration is felt in your hand or a faint sound is heard during operation.
•
This is not a malfunction.
A motor sound is heard from your camcorder periodically.
•
This is not a malfunction.
Your camcorder gets hot during use for a long period.
•
This is not a malfunction. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place.
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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 socket. Connect it to the
wall socket (p.17).
The power abruptly turns off.
•
When approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder, the
camcorder is automatically turned off (A.SHUT OFF). Change the setting of [A.SHUT OFF]
(p.69), or turn on the power again, or use the AC adaptor.
•
The battery pack is discharged or running low. Charge the battery pack (p.17).
The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged.
•
•
•
•
Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG) (p.17).
Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p.17).
No power is supplied from the wall socket (p.17).
The battery charge is completed (p.17).
The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged.
• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p.17). If the problem persists, disconnect
the AC Adaptor from the wall socket and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be
damaged.
The power turns off frequently although the remaining battery indicator
indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate.
•
A problem has occurred in the remaining battery time indicator, or the battery pack has not
been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again to correct the indication (p.17).
The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.
•
•
The temperature of the environment is too high or too low. This is not a malfunction.
The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem
persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p.17).
•
The indicated time may not be correct depending on the environment of use. When you open
or close the LCD screen, it takes about 1 minute to display the correct remaining battery
time.
The battery pack is quickly discharged.
•
•
The temperature of the environment is too high or low. This is not a malfunction.
The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem
persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p.17).
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A problem occurs when the camcorder is connected to the AC Adaptor.
•
Turn off the power, and disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall socket. 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.
•
This occurs if you disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall socket or remove the battery
pack without turning off the power first. This is not a malfunction.
You cannot turn the LCD backlight off.
•
During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot turn the LCD backlight on/off using the
DISP/BATT INFO. Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p.27).
The buttons do not appear on the touch panel.
•
•
Touch the LCD screen lightly.
Press DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder (or DISPLAY on the Remote Commander:
Except for DCR-DVD92E/DVD602E) (p.22, 41).
The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all.
•
•
Adjust the screen ([CALIBRATION]) (p.110).
If you change the aspect ratio of the picture, the aspect ratio of the buttons of the touch panel
and indicators will switch to the selected one (p.26, 60).
The picture in the viewfinder is not clear.
•
•
Extend the viewfinder (p.21).
Use the viewfinder lens adjustment lever to adjust the lens (p.21).
The picture in the viewfinder has disappeared.
•
The picture is not displayed in the viewfinder when the LCD screen is open. Close the LCD
screen (p.21).
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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 temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it
for a while in a cool place.
•
•
Moisture condensation has occurred with the disc. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for
about 1 hour (P.109).
Finalizing is interrupted by turning off your camcorder. Turn on your camcorder and remove
the disc after finalizing is completed.
Remaining disc space indicator is not displayed.
•
Set [DISC REMAIN] to [ON] to always display the remaining disc space indicator (p.68).
The indicators of the disc type and the recording format on the LCD screen are
grayed out.
•
The disc may be created other than your camcorder. You can play back with your camcorder,
but you cannot record additional scenes.
Recording
Refer also to “Adjusting the image during recording” (p.91).
Pressing REC START/STOP or PHOTO does not record movie/still images.
•
•
Slide the POWER switch down repeatedly to light up
Your camcorder is recording the scene you have just shot on the disc. You cannot press
PHOTO while [CAPTURE] or appears on the LCD screen (p.28, 32).
(Movie) or
(Still) lamp.
•
•
•
•
The disc has run out of space. Use a new disc or format the disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW only,
p.51).
The DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW has been finalized. Make a disc to be able to
record additional scenes (p.50).
The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it
for a while in a cool place.
Moisture condensation has occurred with the disc. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for
about 1 hour (p.109).
The ACCESS lamp lights up even when you stop recording.
•
Your camcorder is recording the scene you have just shot on the disc.
The shutter sound is not heard when you record a still image.
•
Set [BEEP] to [ON] (p.68).
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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.
•
Moisture condensation has occurred with the disc. Turn off your camcorder and leave it
about 1 hour (P.109).
There is a time difference between the point where you press the REC START/
STOP button and the point that the recorded movie starts/stops.
•
On your camcorder, there may be a slight time difference between the point where you press�
the REC START/STOP button and the actual point that recording movie starts/stops. This is
not a malfunction.
Adjusting the image during recording
Refer also to “Setup items” (p.94).
The auto focus does not function.
•
•
Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p.58).
The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually (p.58).
[STEADYSHOT] does not function.
•
•
Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p.61).
[STEADYSHOT] may not work for an excessive camera shake even if [STEADYSHOT] is
set to [ON].
The back light function does not function.
•
The back light function is cancelled when you set [EXPOSURE] to [MANUAL] (p.57) or
select [SPOT METER] (p.56).
•
The back light function does not work during Easy Handycam operation. Cancel Easy
Handycam operation (p.27).
A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in the dark.
•
This occurs when the contrast between the subject and the background is too high. This is
not a malfunction.
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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 NIGHTSHO to OFF
T or NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch
(p.35).
The picture appears too bright on the screen, and the subject does not appear
on the screen.
• Set the NIGHTSHO
T or NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch
to OFF
(p.35).
The picture appears too dark on the screen, and the subject does not appear
on the screen.
•
The LCD screen backlight is switched off. Turn on the LCD backlight by pressing and
holding DISP/BATT INFO (p.21).
Flickering or changes in color occurs.
•
This occurs when recording pictures under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury
lamp with [PORTRAIT] or [SPORTS]. Cancel [PROGRAM AE] in this case (p.56).
Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen.
•
Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p.61).
Remote Commander (Except for DCR-DVD92E/DVD602E)
The supplied Remote Commander does not function.
•
•
Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [ON] (p.68).
Insert a battery into the battery holder with the +/– polarities correctly matching the
+/– marks.
•
•
Remove any obstructions between the Remote Commander and the remote sensor.
Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead
lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly.
•
Remove the conversion lens (optional) as the remote sensor may be obstructed by it.
Another DVD device malfunctions when you use the supplied Remote
Commander.
•
Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for your DVD device, or cover the sensor of
your DVD device with black paper.
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Playing back a disc on your camcorder
You cannot play back a disc.
•
•
•
•
Slide the POWER switch down repeatedly to light up
Check out the disc compatibility (p.13).
Insert a disc with the recording side facing your camcorder (p.24).
(Play/Edit).
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.
•
•
Clean the disc using the cleaning cloth (supplied, p.5).
Loading of the data may have failed. It may be indicated correctly when you turn off the
power and then turn it on again, or remove the disc once and set it again.
No sound or only a low sound is heard when playing back a disc.
•
•
•
•
Set [MULTI-SOUND] to [STEREO] (p.65).
Turn up the volume (p.33).
Sound is not output when the LCD screen is closed. Open the LCD screen.
When you record sound with [MICREF LEVEL] (p.66) set to [LOW], the recorded sound
may be difficult to hear.
Playing back a disc on other players
You cannot play back the disc or a disc cannot be recognized.
•
•
•
Clean the disc using the cleaning cloth (supplied, p.5).
Finalize the disc (p.44).
A disc recorded in VR mode cannot be played back on a player that does not support VR
mode. Check the compatibility in the instruction manual of the playback device.
The playback picture is distorted.
•
Clean the disc using the cleaning cloth (supplied, p.5).
“
” is indicated on an image in the DVD menu.
•
Loading of the data may have failed when finalizing the disc. The DVD menu may be
indicated correctly for a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW when you make the disc to
additional recordable condition (p.50) and remake DVD menu by finalizing it again.
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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.
Setup items
Setup items are grayed out.
•
You cannot select grayed items in the current situation.
You cannot use [PROGRAM AE].
•
You cannot use [PROGRAM AE] together with:
– NightShot/NightShot plus
– [SUPER NS] or [SUPER NSPLUS]
– [COLOR SLOW S]
– [OLD MOVIE]
•
[SPORTS] will not work when the POWER switch is set to
(Still).
You cannot use [SPOT METER].
•
You cannot use [SPOT METER] together with:
– NightShot/NightShot plus
– [SUPER NS] or [SUPER NSPLUS]
– [COLOR SLOW S]
•
If you set [PROGRAM AE], [SPOT METER] is automatically set to [AUTO].
You cannot use [EXPOSURE].
•
You cannot use [EXPOSURE] together with:
– NightShot/NightShot plus
– [SUPER NS] or [SUPER NSPLUS]
– [COLOR SLOW S]
•
If you set [PROGRAM AE], [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [AUTO].
You cannot use [WHITE BAL.].
•
You cannot use [WHITE BAL.] together with:
– NightShot/NightShot plus
– [SUPER NS] or [SUPER NSPLUS]
– [COLOR SLOW S]
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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].
•
You cannot use [COLOR SLOW S] together with:
– [FADER]
– [D. EFFECT]
– [PROGRAM AE]
– [EXPOSURE]
– [SPOT METER]
•
You cannot use [COLOR SLOW S] when the NIGHTSHOT or NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch
is set to ON.
You cannot use [SELF TIMER].
•
You cannot use [SELF TIMER] together with [FADER].
You cannot use [FADER].
•
You cannot use [FADER] together with:
– [SUPER NS] or [SUPER NSPLUS]
– [COLOR SLOW S]
– [D. EFFECT]
You cannot use [D.EFFECT].
•
You cannot use [D. EFFECT] together with:
– [SUPER NS] or [SUPER NSPLUS]
– [COLOR SLOW S]
– [FADER]
•
You cannot use [OLD MOVIE] together with:
– [PROGRAM AE]
– [PICT. EFFECT]
– [WIDE SELECT] (DCR-DVD92E/DVD602E/DVD653E)
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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).
Editing (DVD-RW:VR mode)
Unable to edit.
• There are no images are recorded on the disc.
• Unable to edit because of the condition of the image.
• You cannot edit an image protected on another device.
Scenes cannot be added to the Playlist.
•
The disc is full, or the added scenes exceed 999. Delete unnecessary scenes or add all the
still images by converting them to a movie (p.76).
A movie cannot be divided.
•
•
•
A movie that is too short cannot be divided.
A movie with a
mark cannot be divided (p.72, 76).
A movie protected on another device cannot be divided.
A scene cannot be deleted.
•
A scene protected on another device cannot be deleted.
Dubbing/Connecting to other devices
Pictures from connected devices are not displayed on the LCD screen or the
viewfinder.
•
Touch
[REC CTRL] (Except for DCR-DVD92E/DVD202E/DVD602E) (p.80).
Pictures from connected devices cannot be zoomed.
•
You cannot zoom scenes input from the other device on your camcorder.
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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. to the output jack of a device you are dubbing a picture
from, or to the input jack of another device for dubbing a picture from your camcorder.
Others
Unable to finalize.
•
Battery is running out during finalizing. Use an AC adaptor.
• The disc has already been finalized. If you are using a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW,
follow the required procedure to record additional material on the disc (p.50).
You cannot edit or record additional material on a disc using other devices.
•
You may not be able to edit a disc recorded on your camcorder using another device.
The disc title cannot be changed.
•
•
You cannot record a disc title on a finalized DVD-R.
The disc has already been finalized. If you are using a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW,
follow the required procedure to record additional material on the disc (p.50).
•
The disc title may not be changed on your camcorder if the disc title has been made by
another device.
A photomovie cannot be created.
• There are no still images.
•
There may be a lot of still images on a disc and the remaining disc capacity is low. Delete
unneccesary images from the disc (p.72).
The melody or beep sounds for 5 seconds.
•
•
•
The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it
for a while in a cool place.
Moisture condensation has occurred with the disc. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for
about 1 hour (p.109).
Some problems have occurred in your camcorder. Remove the disc and insert it again, then
operate your camcorder again.
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Troubleshooting (continued)
Connecting to a computer (Except for DCR-DVD92E/DVD202E/DVD602E)
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.
Confirm the USB driver is correctly installed with the following procedures.
For Windows XP
1 Click [Start], then [Control Panel].
2 Click [Performance and Maintenance], then [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. If any of these devices
are not shown, install USB driver.
Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive on your computer.
Double-click [My Computer].
Right-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] icon (Disc drive)*, then click [Open].
*Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary depending on the computer.
Double-click [Driver]
[Setup.exe].
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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. If any of these devices
are not shown, install USB driver.
Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive on your computer.
Double-click [My Computer].
Right-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] icon (Disc drive)*, then click [Open].
*Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary depending on the computer.
Double-click [Driver]
[Setup.exe].
An error message appears when you place the supplied CD-ROM in your
computer.
•
Set the computer display as follows:
– Windows: 800 × 600 dots or more, High Color (16 bits, 65 000 colors) or more
You cannot use the supplied CD-ROM on a Macintosh computer.
•
The supplied CD-ROM is not compatible with a Macintosh computer.
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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.
The images or sound of your camcorder cannot be played back correctly.
•
When you connect your camcorder to a computer not compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB
2.0), it may not be able to be played back correctly. However, it does not effect to the images
or sounds transferred to your computer.
•
•
When you set the [USB SPEED] to [FULL SPEED], it may not be able to be played back
correctly. However, it does not effect to the images or sounds transferred to your computer.
Depending on the computer you use, the played back image or sound may stops temporarily,
but this does not effect the images or sound transferred to your computer.
You cannot write data from your computer on a disc in your camcorder using
the USB cable.
•
The disc is not compatible with your camcorder. Use a disc compatible with your camcorder
(p.13).
•
You cannot write data from other than the Picture Package on a disc in your camcorder.
Picture Package does not function correctly.
•
Close Picture Package, then restart the computer.
An error message appears while operating Picture Package.
•
Close Picture Package first, then slide the POWER switch on your camcorder to turn on
another lamp.
The “First Step Guide” is not displayed correctly.
•
Refer to the PDF file of “First Step Guide” (FirstStepGuide.pdf). For details on copying pdf
file, see page 86.
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Warning indicators and messages
E:20:/ E:31:/ E:40:/
Self-diagnosis display/Warning
indicators
E:61:/ E:62:/ E:91:/
E:94:
•
A malfunction that you cannot service
has occurred. Contact your Sony
dealer or local authorized Sony service
facility. Inform them of the 5-digit
code, which starts from “E.”
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.
100-1001 (Warning indicator
pertaining to files)
C:21:00
Slow flashing
•
The file is damaged.
•
The file is unreadable.
(Warning indicator pertaining to
discs)
C:(or E:) :(Self-diagnosis
display)
Slow flashing
•
A disc is not inserted.*
Less than five minutes remains for
recording movies.
Fewer than 30 images can be
accommodated in the remaining space.
C:04:
The battery pack is not an
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. Use an
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p.107).
•
•
•
C:13:
•
The disc is faulty. Use a compatible
disc with your camcorder (p.13).
Fast flashing
•
An unrecognizable disc is inserted.*
•
The disc is dirty or has scratches on
it. Clean the disc with the supplied
cleaning cloth.
•
A finalized DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)
or DVD+RW is inserted into your
camcorder when you slide the POWER
switch down repeatedly to light up
C:21:
(Movie) or
(Still).*
•
Moisture condensation has occurred
with the disc. Turn off your camcorder
and leave it for about 1 hour (p.109).
•
•
The disc is fully recorded.*
A disc that cannot be read or written is
inserted, such as the single-sided disc
inserted inside out.
The disc recorded in the different TV
color system from your camcorder is
inserted.*
C:32:
•
Symptoms that are not described
above have occurred. Remove the disc
and insert it again, then operate your
camcorder again.
•
•
Remove the power source. Reconnect
it again and operate your camcorder
again.
You need to remove the disc*
Fast flashing
•
•
•
An unrecognizable disc is inserted.
The disc is fully recorded.
An error might have occurred with the
disc drive in your camcorder.
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Warning indicators and messages (continued)
Description of warning
messages
(Battery level warning)
Slow flashing
•
The battery pack is nearly used up.
Depending on the operating,
If messages appear on the screen, follow
the instructions.
•
environment, or battery conditions,
Battery
may flash, even if there are
approximately 20 minutes remaining.
FOR “info LITHIUM” BATTERY ONLY
(p.107)
(Moisture condensation warning)*
Fast flashing
Battery level is low (p.17, 107)
•
Moisture condensation has occurred
with the disc. Turn off your camcorder
and leave it for about 1 hour.
Old Battery Use a new one (p.107)
(High temperature warning)
Slow flashing
Drive
•
The temperature of your camcorder is
getting higher.
Drive error Turn on power again
• A problem may have occurred with the
disc drive. Turn off and then on again.
Fast flashing
•
The temperature of your camcorder
is extremely high.* Turn off your
camcorder and leave it for a while in a
cool place.
Moisture condensation
Moisture condensation Turn off
for 1H
(Warning indicator pertaining to
the flash)*
Slow flashing
Cannot open Try later
•
Still charging.
Fast flashing
•
There is something wrong with the
flash.
Disc
Recording disabled
Cannot open Try later
* You hear a melody when the warning indicators
appear on the screen (p.68).
Recording disabled
•
A malfunction has occurred with the
disc and it cannot be used.
Disc movie area full Cannot
record movies
•
Delete unnecessary scenes (p.72).
102
Scene number full
Access error
• An error occurred during reading or
writing the disc.
•
Delete unnecessary scenes (p.72).
Disc full Cannot record
Data error
•
Delete unnecessary scenes (p.72).
• An error occurred during reading or
writing the disc.
Movie recording disabled
•
Movies cannot be recorded due to some
limitations of the disc. However, you
might be able to record still images.
Flash
Charging… Cannot 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.
•
You are trying to record a still image
while the flash is charging.
The strobe cannot charge Not
available
Playback prohibited
•
You are trying to play back an
•
A malfunction has occurred with the
strobe and disable charging.
incompatible disc with your camcorder.
Disc finalized Cannot record
on disc
Lens cover
•
A finalized DVD-R cannot be recorded.
Use a new disc.
Lens cover not fully open Turn
power off then on
Need to unfinalize
•
To record on the finalized DVD-RW
(VIDEO mode), unfinalize it (p.50).
Lens cover is not closed Turn the
power off once
Disc error Remove disc
•
The incompatible disc with your
camcorder is inserted. Your camcorder
cannot recognize the disc because of
malfunctions such as scratches, or the
disc is not set correctly.
Easy Handycam
Cannot start Easy Handycam
Cannot cancel Easy Handycam
(p.27)
Format error
•
The disc recorded in the different
format code from your camcorder.
Formatting the disc may enable you to
use the disc on your camcorder (DVD-
RW/DVD+RW only) (p.51).
Cannot start Easy Handycam with
USB connected (p.27)
Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with
USB connected (p.27)
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Warning indicators and messages (continued)
Invalid during Easy Handycam
operation (p.27)
Recovering data
vibration
Avoid any
•
Your camcorder tries to recover data
automatically if the data writing was
not performed properly.
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).
Cannot recover data
•
Writing data to the disc has failed.
Attempts were made to recover the
data, but they were unsuccessful.
Other
Please connect AC adaptor
•
You are trying to finalize or fomat a
disc, or making a disc available for
additional recording after finalizing
with the battery capacity low. Use the
AC Adaptor as the power source to
prevent the battery from wearing out in
the middle of those operations.
Playlist full
•
You cannot create the playlist
exceeding 999 scenes.
•
You cannot add still images in a
Playlist due to the lack of remaining
capacity on the disc.
Cannot divide
•
You cannot divide still images
converted to a movie.
•
You cannot divided a movie that is
extremely short.
Data protected
•
The disc has been protected with
another device.
Copy inhibit
•
You cannot copy scenes with the copy
protection signal.
Disc cover open, accidentally Turn
on power again
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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.
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.
On TV color systems
Your camcorder is a PAL system-based
camcorder. If you want to view the
playback picture on a TV, it must be a PAL
system based TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO
input jack.
PAL
Australia, Austria, Belgium,
China, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Finland, Germany,
Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary,
Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New
Zealand, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Singapore, Slovak
Republic, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, Thailand, United
Kingdom, etc.
PAL - M
PAL - N
SECAM
Brazil
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay.
Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran,
Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine,
etc.
105
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 [SUMMERTIME] in the
(p.23).
TIME/LANGU.
World time difference
Area Time-zone
code differences
Area Time-zone
code differences
Area setting
Area setting
1
GMT
Lisbon, London
Berlin, Paris
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
+11:00
+12:00
–12:00
–11:00
–10:00
–09:00
–08:00
–07:00
–06:00
–05:00
–04:00
–03:30
–03:00
–02:00
–01:00
Solomon Is.
2
+01:00
+02:00
+03:00
+03:30
+04:00
+04:30
+05:00
+05:30
+06:00
+06:30
+07:00
+08:00
+09:00
+09:30
+10:00
Fiji, Wellington
Eniwetok, Kwajalein
Midway Is., Samoa
Hawaii
3
Helsinki, Cairo
Moscow, Nairobi
Tehran
4
5
6
Abu Dhabi, Baku
Kabul
Alaska
7
LosAngeles, Tijuana
Denver, Arizona
Chicago, MexicoCity
New York, Bogota
Santiago
8
Karachi, Islamabad
Calcutta, New Delhi
Almaty, Dhaka
Rangoon
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Bangkok, Jakarta
HongKong, Singapore
Seoul, Tokyo
St. John’s
Brasilia, Montevideo
Fernando de Noronha
Azores
Adelaide, Darwin
Melbourne, Sydney
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About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
•
Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent
playback, fast forward or reverse operation
wears out the battery pack faster. It is
recommended that you use a large capacity
battery pack: NP-FP70*/NP-FP90**.
Be sure to slide the POWER switch up to
OFF (CHG) when not shooting or playing
back on your camcorder. The battery pack is
also consumed when your camcorder is in the
standby mode or playback is paused.
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?
•
•
Have spare battery packs ready for two or three
times the expected recording time, and make
trial recordings on a DVD-RW/DVD+RW
(optional) before making the actual recording.
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).
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
calculates the power consumption
according to the operating conditions of
your camcorder, and displays the remaining
battery time in minutes.
Do not expose the battery pack to water. The
battery pack is not water-resistant.
*
Supplied with DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E,
optional accessory for the models except for
DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E.
Optional accessory for all models.
**
Remaining battery time indicator
•
If the power goes off even though the remaining
battery time indicator indicates that the battery
pack has enough power to operate, charge the
battery pack fully again so that the indication
on the remaining battery time indicator is
correct. Note, however, that the correct battery
indication sometimes will not be restored if
the battery is used in high temperatures for a
long time or left in a fully charged state, or
the battery pack is used frequently. Regard
the remaining battery time indication as the
approximate shooting time.
Charging the battery pack
•
Be sure to charge the battery pack before you
start using your camcorder.
•
It is recommended that you charge the battery
pack in an ambient temperature of between
10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F) until CHG
(Charge) lamp turns off. If you charge the
battery pack outside of this temperature range,
you may not be able to charge the battery pack
efficiently.
•
The mark indicating that there is little
remaining battery time sometimes flashes
depending on the operating conditions or
ambient temperature and environment even if
the remaining battery time is approximately 20
minutes.
•
After charging is complete, either disconnect
the cable from the DC IN jack on your
camcorder or remove the battery pack.
Effective use of the battery pack
•
Battery pack performance decreases when the
surrounding temperature is 10°C (50°F) or
below, and the length of time you can use the
battery pack becomes shorter. In that case, do
one of the following to use the battery pack for
a longer time.
– Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up,
and insert it in your camcorder right before
you start taking shots.
– Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FP70*/
NP-FP90**.
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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. SHUT
OFF] to [NEVER] in the
STANDARD
SET in the SETUP display until the power goes
off (p.69).
Battery life
•
The battery life is limited. Battery capacity
drops little by little as you use it more and
more, and as time passes. When the available
battery time is shortened considerably, a
probable cause is that the battery pack has
reached the end of its life. Please buy a new
battery pack.
• The battery life varies according to how
it is stored, the operating conditions, and
environment in which each battery pack is used.
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Maintenance and precautions
•
•
Keep metal contacts clean.
On use and care
Keep the Remote Commander and button-type
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.
•
Do not use or store the camcorder and
accessories in the following locations.
– Anywhere extremely hot or cold. Never leave
them exposed to temperatures above 60°C
(140°F), such as under direct sunlight, near
heaters or in a car parked in the sun. They
may malfunction or become deformed.
– Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical
vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.
– Near strong radio waves or radiation.
The camcorder may not be able to record
properly.
– Near AM receivers and video equipment.
Noise may occur.
– On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If
sand or dust gets in your camcorder, it may
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
– Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD
screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may be
exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the
inside of the viewfinder or the LCD screen.
•
When not using your camcorder for a
long time
•
Occasionally turn it on and let it run such as
by playing back discs or recording for about 3
minutes.
Remove a disc from your camcorder.
Use up the battery pack completely before
storing it.
•
•
Moisture condensation
If your camcorder is brought directly from
a cold place to a warm place, moisture
may condense inside your camcorder, on
the surface of the disc, or on the pickup
lens. This may cause a malfunction to your
camcorder. If there is moisture inside your
– Anywhere very humid.
Operate your camcorder on DC 7.2 V (battery
pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).
For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
recommended in these operating instructions.
Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example,
from rain or sea water. If your camcorder
gets wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this
malfunction cannot be repaired.
If any solid object or liquid gets inside the
casing, unplug your camcorder and have it
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it
any further.
Avoid rough handling, disassembling,
modifying, physical shock, or impact such
as hammering, dropping or stepping on the
product. Be particularly careful of the lens.
Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF (CHG)
when you are not using your camcorder.
Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause
heat to build up inside.
•
•
•
camcorder, [ Moisture condensation
Turn off for 1H] or [ Cannot open Try
later] appears.
•
•
The indication will not appear when the
moisture condenses on the camera lens.
If moisture condensation has occurred
Turn off your camcorder, and leave it for
about an hour.
Note on moisture condensation
Moisture may condense when you bring
your camcorder from a cold place into a
warm place (or vice versa) or when you
use your camcorder in a humid place as
follows:
•
•
•
•
When disconnecting the mains lead, pull it by
the plug and not the lead.
Do not damage the mains lead such as by
placing anything heavy on it.
•
You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into
a place warmed up by a heating device.
•
You bring your camcorder from an air
conditioned car or room into a hot place
outside.
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Maintenance and precautions (continued)
•
•
You use your camcorder after a squall or a
shower.
You use your camcorder in a hot and humid
place.
Touch
STANDARD SET
•
[SETUP]
[CALIBRATION]
.
The screen changes to 16:9 ratio when
using 4:3 ratio (DCR-DVD202E/DVD203E/
DVD403E/DVD703E/DVD803E).
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).
Touch the “×” displayed on the screen with
a thin object.
The position of the “×” changes.
Touch [CANCEL] to cancel.
On the LCD screen
•
•
•
Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD
screen. Blurs appear and it may cause a
malfunction of your camcorder.
If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a
residual image may appear on the LCD screen.
This is not a malfunction.
While you are using your camcorder, the back
of the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
malfunction.
If you did not press the right spot, try the
calibration again.
•
Do not use a sharp-pointed tool to calibrate the
LCD screen.
Doing so may damage the surface of the screen.
• You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if you
have rotated it, or if you have set it with the
LCD screen side facing out.
To clean the LCD screen
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen
dirty, use the cleaning cloth (supplied) to
clean the LCD screen.
On handling the casing
•
If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body
with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water,
and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.
When you use the LCD Cleaning Kit
(optional), do not apply the cleaning liquid
directly to the LCD screen. Use cleaning
paper moistened with the liquid.
•
Avoid the following to avoid damage to the
finish.
– Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent and
insecticide.
On adjustment of the LCD screen
(CALIBRATION)
The buttons on the touch panel may not
work correctly. If this happens, follow the
procedure below. It is recommended you
connect your camcorder to the wall socket
using the supplied AC Adaptor during the
operation.
– Handling with above substances on your
hands.
– Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or
vinyl objects for a long period of time.
Slide the POWER switch down to light up
the (Play/Edit) lamp.
Disconnect cables other than that of the
AC Adaptor from your camcorder, then
remove the disc from your camcorder.
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On the pickup lens
To charge the pre-installed
rechargeable battery
• 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.
Your camcorder has a pre-installed
rechargeable battery to retain the date,
time, and other settings even when the
POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG).
The pre-installed rechargeable battery
is always charged while you are using
your camcorder but it will get discharged
gradually if you do not use your camcorder.
The rechargeable battery will be fully
discharged in about 3 months if you do
not use your camcorder at all. However,
even if the pre-installed rechargeable
battery is not charged, the camcorder
operation will not be affected as long as
you are not recording the date.
pickup lens
Procedures
Connect your camcorder to a wall socket
using the AC adaptor supplied with your
camcorder, and leave your camcorder with
the POWER switch turned off for more
than 24 hours.
Care and storage of the camera lens
Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft
cloth in the following instances:
– when there are fingerprints on the lens
surface.
– in hot or humid locations
•
To change the battery of the Remote
Commander (Except for DCR-DVD92E/
DVD602E)
– when the lens is exposed to salty air such as
at the seaside.
Store the lens in a well-ventilated location
subject to little dirt or dust.
While pressing on the tab, inset your
fingernail into the slit to pull out the
battery case.
•
•
Place a new battery with the + side facing
To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as
described above. It is recommended that you
operate your camcorder about once a month to
keep it in optimum state for a long time.
up.
Insert the battery case back into the
Remote Commander until it clicks.
Tab
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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.
When the lithium battery becomes weak, the
operating distance of the Remote Commander
may shorten, or the Remote Commander may
not function properly. In this case, replace the
battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery.
Use of another battery may present a risk of fire
or explosion.
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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
3
Move the hand pad fully to the
right (), then close the hook
and loop fastener again ().
Use the Strap Belt as a wrist
strap as illustrated.
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Specifications
DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E
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
System
Video
compression
format
MPEG2/JPEG (Still images)
Audio compression DCR-DVD92E/DVD602E
format
Dolby Digital 2ch
Dolby Digital Stereo Creator
DCR-DVD202E/DVD203E/
DVD403E/DVD653E/
DVD703E/DVD803E
Dolby Digital 2/5.1ch
Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator
Lens
DCR-DVD92E/DVD602E/
DVD653E:
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
Filter diameter:30mm (1 3/16
in.)
Optical:20×, Digital:40×, 800×
F=1.8-3.1
Video signal
Usable discs
PAL color, CCIR standards
8cm DVD-R/DVD-RW/
DVD+RW
DCR-DVD202E/DVD203E/
DVD703E:
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
Filter diameter:30mm (1 3/16
in.)
Optical:12×, Digital:24×, 480×
F=1.8-2.5
Recording
format
Movie
DVD-R:DVD-VIDEO
DVD-RW:DVD-VIDEO
(VIDEO mode), DVD-
VideoRecording (VR mode)
DVD+RW:DVD+RW Video
DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E:
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*
Filter diameter:30mm (1 3/16
in.)
Optical:10×, Digital:20×, 120×
F=1.8-2.9
Still image
Exif *1 Ver.2.2
Recording/
playback time
HQ: Approx. 20 min
SP: Approx. 30 min
LP: Approx. 60 min
Focal length
DCR-DVD92E/DVD602E/
DVD653E
f=2.3 - 46 mm (3/32 - 1 13/16
in.)
When converted to a 35 mm
still camera
For movies:
44 - 880mm (1 3/4 - 34 3/4 in.)
For still images:
44 - 880mm (1 3/4 - 34 3/4 in.)
Viewfinder
Electric viewfinder
DCR-DVD92E/DVD602E:
monochrome
DCR-DVD202E/DVD203E/
DVD403E/DVD653E/
DVD703E/DVD803E:
color
Image device
DCR-DVD92E/DVD602E/
DVD653E
3 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge
Coupled Device)
Gross: Approx. 800 000 pixels
Effective (Movie) :
Approx. 400 000 pixels
Effective (Still) :
Approx. 400 000 pixels
DCR-DVD202E/DVD203E/
DVD703E
f=3.0 - 36 mm (1/8 - 1 7/16 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm
still camera
For movies:
46 - 628.5mm (1 13/16 - 24 3/4
in.) (16:9 mode)*2
DCR-DVD202E/DVD203E/
DVD703E
3.27 mm (1/5.5 type) CCD
(Charge Coupled Device)
Gross:
48 - 576mm (1 15/16 - 22 3/4
in.) (4:3 mode)
For still images:
40 - 480mm (1 5/8 - 19 in.)
Approx. 1 070 000 pixels
Effective (Movie) :
Approx. 690 000 pixels
Effective (Still) :
DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E
5.1 - 51mm (7/32 - 2 1/8 in.)
Approx. 1 000 000 pixels
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When converted to a 35 mm
still camera
For movies:
DCR-DVD203E/DVD403E/DVD653E/
DVD703E/DVD803E
42.8 - 495mm (1 11/16 - 19 1/2
Audio/Video
input/output
10 pin connector
in.) (16:9 mode)*2
Input/Output auto switch
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω
(ohms), unbalanced
45 - 450mm (1 13/16 - 17 3/4
in.) (4:3 mode)
For still images:
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Ω (ohms), unbalanced
Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p,
75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced
Audio signal: 327 mV (at Load
impedance 47 kΩ (kilohms)),
Input impedance more than
47 kΩ (kilohms), Output
impedance less than 2.2 kΩ
(kilohms)
37 - 370mm (1 1/2 - 14 5/8 in.)
Color temperature [AUTO], [ONE PUSH],
[INDOOR] (3 200 K),
[OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)
Minimum
illumination
DCR-DVD92E/DVD403E/
DVD602E/DVD653E/
DVD803E
5 1x (lux) (F1.8)
0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot/
USB jack
mini-B
NightShot plus function)*3
REMOTE jack Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5
mm)
DCR-DVD202E/DVD203E/
DVD703E:
7 1x (lux) (F1.8)
LCD screen
0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot
plus function)*3
Picture
DCR-DVD92E/DVD602E/
DVD653E:
6.2 cm (2.5 type)
*1 “Exif” is a file format for still images,
established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics
and Information Technology Industries
Association). Files in this format can have
additional information such as your camcorder’s
setting information at the time of recording.
DCR-DVD202E/DVD203E/
DVD403E/DVD703E/
DVD803E:
6.9 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio
16:9)
*2 In 16:9 mode, the focal length figures are actual
figures resulting from wide angle pixel readout.
Total number
of pixels
123 200 (560 ×220)
*3 Objects unable to be seen due to the dark can be
shot with infrared lighting.
General
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Power
requirements
7.2 V (battery pack)
8.4 V (AC adaptor)
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
Average power During camera recording using
consumption LCD
(when using the DCR-DVD92E/DVD602E:
Input/Output connectors
DCR-DVD92E/DVD202E/DVD602E
battery pack)
3.4W
DCR-DVD653E: 3.4W
DCR-DVD202E/DVD203E/
DVD703E: 3.5W
DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E:
4.7W
Viewfinder
DCR-DVD92E/DVD602E:
3.0W
Audio/Video
output
10 pin connector
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω
(ohms), unbalanced
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Ω (ohms), unbalanced
Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p,
75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced
Audio signal: 327 mV (at Load
impedance 47 kΩ (kilohms)),
Output impedance less than 2.2
kΩ (kilohms)
DCR-DVD653E: 3.0W
DCR-DVD202E/DVD203E/
DVD703E:
3.0W
REMOTE jack Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5
mm)
DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E:
4.3W
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Specifications (continued)
Operating
temperature
0°C to + 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Rechargeable battery pack
NP-FP50:DCR-DVD92E/DVD202E/
DVD203E/DVD602E/DVD653E/
DVD703E
Storage
temperature
-20°C to + 60°C (-4°F to
+ 140°F)
Dimensions
(Approx.)
DCR-DVD92E/DVD202E/
DVD203E/DVD602E/
DVD653E/DVD703E:
57 × 87 × 131mm (2 1/4 × 3
1/2 × 5 1/4 in.) (w×h×d)
Maximum
DC 8.4V
output voltage
Output voltage DC 7.2V
Capacity
4.9 wh (680 mAh)
DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E
62 × 93 × 133mm(2 1/2 × 3 3/4
× 5 1/4 in.) (w×h×d)
Dimensions
(Approx.)
31.8 × 18.5 × 45.0 mm
(1 5/16 × 3/4 × 1 13/16 in.)
(w×h×d)
Mass (Approx.) DCR-DVD92E/DVD202E/
DVD203E/DVD602E/
Mass (Approx.) 40 g (1.5 oz)
DVD653E/DVD703E:
Operating
temperature
0°C to + 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
440 g (15 oz) main unit only
500 g (1 lb 1 oz) including the
NP-FP50 rechargeable battery
pack and disc
Type
Li-ion
DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E
520 g (1 lb 2 oz) main unit only
620 g (1 lb 5 oz) including the
NP-FP70 rechargeable battery
pack and disc
NP-FP70:DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E
Maximum
DC 8.4V
output voltage
Output voltage DC 7.2V
Supplied
accessories
See page 16.
Capacity
9.8 wh (1360 mAh)
Dimensions
(Approx.)
31.8 × 33.3 × 45.0 mm
(1 5/16 × 1 5/16 × 1 13/16 in.)
(w×h×d)
AC Adaptor AC-L25A/L25B
Mass (Approx.) 85 g (3 oz)
Power
AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
requirements
Operating
0°C to + 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
temperature
Current
consumption
0.35 - 0.18 A
18W
Type
Li-ion
Power
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
consumption
Output voltage DC 8.4V*
Operating
0°C to + 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
temperature
Storage
temperature
-20°C to + 60°C (-4°F to
+ 140°F)
Dimensions
(Approx.)
56 × 31 × 100 mm (2 1/4 ×
1 1/4 × 4 in.) (w×h×d)
excluding the projecting parts
Mass (Approx.) 190 g (6.7 oz) excluding the
mains lead
*
See at the label of AC adaptor for other
specifications.
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Index
CLOCK SET........................ 23
Fixing the exposure.............. 35
FLASH LEVEL ............. 58, 91
FLASH MODE.................... 58
FLASH SET......................... 58
FOCUS................................. 58
Format.................................. 51
FULL-SPEED...................... 67
Numeric
COLOR SLOW S
(Color Slow Shutter)...... 59, 95
4ch surround recording ........ 66
5.1ch surround recording ..... 34
Computer.............................. 82
Connect
A
TV........................... 42, 78
VCR.............................. 78
Copyright ........... 4, 80, 86, 104
Counter................................. 39
A/V connecting cable..... 42, 78
A/V jack......................... 42, 78
Active Interface Shoe........... 81
AC Adaptor .......................... 17
Additional recording............ 50
H
Help...................................... 82
D
Adjusting exposure
DATA CODE ....................... 67
DATE/TIME......................... 68
DC IN jack........................... 17
DC plug................................ 17
DEMO MODE..................... 64
DIGITAL ZOOM................. 60
Disc cover OPEN switch...... 24
DISC REMAIN.................... 68
DISC SET ............................ 65
Disc title......................... 46, 65
DISP/BATT INFO.... 21, 22, 37
Display indicators .......... 39, 40
DISP OUTPUT.................... 68
Dubbing................................ 79
DVD menu ........................... 45
for back light........................ 35
I
AUTO SHUTTER................ 58
Icon ......See Display indicators
A.SHUT OFF
(Auto shutter off ) ................ 69
Index screen display
button ................................... 39
INDOOR.............................. 57
InfoLITHIUM.................... 107
Initialize (Reset)................... 37
Install.................................... 83
Insulation sheet .................... 41
B
Back light............................. 35
Battery
BATTERY INFO .... 22, 37
Battery pack.................. 17
Remaining battery......... 37
BATT release button ............ 18
BEACH&SKI....................... 56
BEEP.................................... 68
BLACK FADER .................. 63
BURST................................. 61
EXP. BRKTG................ 61
NORMAL..................... 61
B&W.................................... 64
L
LANDSCAPE...................... 56
LCD/VF SET ....................... 66
LCD BRIGHT...................... 66
LCD COLOR....................... 67
Lens cover...................... 20, 32
LP (Long Play)..................... 65
D. EFFECT
(Digital effect)...................... 63
LUMI. KEY
(luminance key) ................... 63
E
EASY button........................ 27
Easy Handycam operation ... 27
Edit....................................... 72
EXPOSURE................... 57, 94
EXT SUR MIC .................... 66
M
C
Mains lead............................ 17
Maintenance....................... 109
MICREF LEVEL................. 66
Mirror mode......................... 36
Movie
CALIBRATION................. 110
CAMERA DATA ................. 67
CAMERA SET .................... 56
Charging the battery............. 17
Battery pack.................. 18
F
FADER........................... 63, 95
FILE NO. (File number) ...... 62
Finalize................................. 44
First Step Guide ............. 82, 86
REC MODE
(Recording mode)......... 65
Charging time....................... 18
CHG (charge) lamp.............. 17
Cleaning cloth........................ 5
MOSAIC.............................. 64
MULTI-SOUND.................. 65
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Index (continued)
Playlist
ADD.............................. 74
SETUP ROTATE.................. 68
Shoulder Strap.................... 113
SLIDE SHOW...................... 64
Software............................... 83
Speaker................................. 37
Specifications..................... 114
SPORTS (Sports lesson) ...... 56
SPOTLIGHT........................ 56
SPOT FOCUS...................... 58
N
NightShot/NightShot plus.... 35
DIVIDE ........................ 76
Erase ............................. 74
NIGHT SHOT,
NIGHTSHOT PLUS............ 35
MOVE........................... 75
NORMAL ............................ 61
PORTRAIT (Soft portrait)... 56
POWER switch .................... 17
Previous/next button............. 39
PROGRAM AE.............. 56, 94
Protect .............................. 4, 51
P.MENU.... See Personal Menu
NS LIGHT
(NightShot Light)................. 59
Number of still images
recordable on a disc ............. 62
SPOT METER
(Flexible spot meter)...... 56, 94
O
STANDARD SET ................ 65
STEADYSHOT.................... 61
Still image
OLD MOVIE ....................... 64
ONE PUSH.......................... 57
R
Operation confirmation
beep..........................See BEEP
Rechargeable battery
IMAGE SIZE................ 62
QUALITY..................... 62
STILL SET........................... 61
Strap Belt ........................... 113
SUMMERTIME................... 23
SUNSET&MOON............... 56
pack........................See Battery
Original image
Recording....................... 28, 32
Recording time..................... 18
REC lamp....................... 37, 68
REC MODE......................... 65
REC START/STOP.............. 32
Remaining battery................ 37
Remote Commander ............ 41
Remote sensor...................... 37
RESET ................................. 37
Review ................................. 38
Review deleting.................... 38
Delete............................ 72
Divide ........................... 72
OUTDOOR.......................... 57
OVERLAP ........................... 63
SUPER NS,
SUPER NSPLUS ........... 59, 95
P
Super Nightshot/
Super Nightshot plus...... 59, 95
PASTEL ............................... 64
Personal Menu ............... 52, 70
Add ............................... 70
SUR MONITOR .................. 66
S VIDEO cable............... 42, 78
S VIDEO jack ................ 42, 78
Arrange the order.......... 71
Delete............................ 70
Reset ............................. 71
S
T
Personal Menu button .......... 39
Photomovie .......................... 76
PHOTO button ......... 28, 32, 41
Pickup lens......................... 111
Picture Package.................... 82
Self-diagnosis display........ 101
SELF-TIMER ...................... 59
SEPIA .................................. 64
Setup .................................... 52
CAMERA SET............. 56
DISC SET..................... 65
PICT.APPLI.................. 63
Setup items ................... 54
STANDARD SET......... 65
STILL SET ................... 61
TIME/LANGU. ............ 69
Using the Setup items... 52
Telephoto.............................. 34
TIME/LANGU.
(Language)........................... 69
Touch panel.......................... 22
Transmitter........................... 41
Tripod................................... 36
TV .................................. 42, 78
TV color system................. 105
TV TYPE ............................. 42
PICT.APPLI.
(Picture Application)............ 63
PICT.EFFECT
(Picture effect)...................... 64
Pixela User Support Center.. 86
Playback......................... 29, 33
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On trademarks
U
•
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories.
Unfinalizing.......................... 50
USB1.1........................... 67, 83
USB2.0........................... 67, 83
USB cable ............................ 16
USB jack.............................. 81
USB SPEED ........................ 67
USB driver ........................... 82
Using abroad...................... 105
•
Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator and Dolby Digital
Stereo Creator are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
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•
•
•
DVD-R, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW logo are
trademarks.
“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
Picture Package is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are
either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
V
VF B.LIGHT
(View finder back light) ....... 67
•
•
Macintosh is trademarks of Apple Computer,
Inc.
Macromedia and Macromedia Flash Player
are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Macromedia, Inc. in the United States and / or
other countries.
VF WIDE DISPLAY
(View finder wide display)... 67
Video operation buttons ....... 39
Viewfinder............................ 21
Viewfinder lens adjustment
•
lever...................................... 21
Pentium is a trademark or registered trademark
of Intel Corporation.
VISUAL INDEX
screen ............................. 29, 33
All other product names mentioned herein may
be the trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective companies. Furthermore,TM
and “” are not mentioned in each case in this
manual.
Volume ................................. 33
W
Wall socket........................... 17
Warning indicators............. 101
Warning messages.............. 101
WHITE BAL.
(White balance).............. 57, 94
WHITE FADER................... 63
Wide angle ........................... 34
WIDE SELECT ................... 60
Windows .............................. 82
WIPE.................................... 63
World time difference ........ 106
Wrist strap.......................... 113
Z
Zoom.................................... 34
Zoom lever ........................... 34
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