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Printed in Japan
Digital Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
DCR-D VD92E/D VD202E/D VD203E/
D VD403E/D VD602E/D VD653E/
D VD703E/D VD803E
Printed on 100% recycled paper using
VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
2-587-623-11 (1)
2005 Sony Corporation
Recording/
Playback
Getting Started 16
32
Enjoying with your
DVD Handycam
10
Playback on DVD devices 44
Using the Recorded disc 50
Using the Setup items 52
Editing on DVD Handycam 72
Dubbing 78
Using a Computer 82
Troubleshooting 87
Additional Information 105
Easy
Handycam
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Read this ?rst
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
WARNING
To prevent ?re 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 speci?ed herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE
UNITED KINGDOM
NOTICE ON THE SUPPLIED AC
ADAPTOR
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is
?tted to this equipment for your safety and convenience.
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
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.
For the customers in Europe
ATTENTION
The electromagnetic ?elds at the speci?c frequencies may in?uence 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)
Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the
USB cable again.
For customers in the U.S.A.
“Battery pack”
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH
PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE
FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT
ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE
THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED
OPERATION.
If you have any questions about this product, you may call:Sony Customer Information Center
1-800-222-SONY (7669).
The number below is for the FCC related matters only.3
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Regulatory Information
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.
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.
Declaration of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity
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.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modi?cations not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Note
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part
15 of FCC Rules.
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”.4
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Read this ?rst (continued)
On using the camcorder
• Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts.
View ?nder LCD screen
Battery
• Before connecting your camcorder to another device with a USB cable etc., be sure to insert the connector plug in the proper direction. If you insert the connector plug forcibly in the wrong direction, the terminal may be damaged, or this may cause a malfunction of your camcorder.
Notes on the Setup items, LCD screen, view?nder, and lens
• A setup item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions.
• The LCD screen and the view?nder 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 view?nder. These points are normal.
• Exposing the LCD screen, the view?nder, or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions.
Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors.
• Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Take pictures of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk.
On recording
• Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the picture and sound are recorded without any problems. You cannot delete images once you record them on a DVD-R. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (not supplied) for trial recording (p.13).
• Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.
•TV color systems differ depending on the countries/regions. To view your recordings on a TV , you need a PAL system-based TV .
• Television programs, ?lms, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws.
You cannot dub copyright protected software on your camcorder.
On this manual
• The images of the LCD screen and the view?nder used on this manual are captured using a digital still camera, and thus may appear different from what you see.
• The on-screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using your camcorder if necessary (p.69).
• The illustration used on this manual are based on the model DCR-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.
* MTF stands for Modulation Transfer
Function. The number value indicates the amount of light from a subject coming into the lens.5
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• You can use 8cm DVD-Rs, 8cm DVD-
RWs and 8cm DVD+RWs only. Use the discs with marks listed below.
• For reliability durability of recording/playback, we recommend that you use
Sony discs or discs with 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 ?ngerprints 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 ?rmly until it clicks. When the message [C:13:.] appears on the LCD screen, open the disc cover and set the disc again.
• Do not attach any adhesive material such as a sticker on the surface of a disc. If you do so, the disc may become unbalanced, and this may cause a malfunction of the disc or your camcorder.
About the disc
Care and storage of the discs
• Keep the disc clean, or the quality of the audio and video output may deteriorate.
• Clean the disc with the supplied cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center out. For dirt, clean the disc with a soft cloth slightly moistened in water, then remove the moisture with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use solvents such as benzine, cleaners intended for vinyl LPs or antistatic splay, as they may cause a malfunction to the disc.
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or leave it in a humid place.
• When you carry or store the disc, put it in its case.
• When you want to write letters or marks, etc. on a single sided disc, write only on the printed side using an oil-based marker with a felt-tip, and do not touch the ink until it dries. Do not heat the disc or use a sharp-pointed tool, such as ball point pen.
Do not dry the surface by heating. You cannot write on, or mark, on the double-sided discs.6
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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 view?nder .....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 ?ash
To record in dark places (NightShot (DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E)/
NightShot plus (Except for DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E)7
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To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects
To adjust the focus for an off center subject
To ?x 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 con?rmation 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 ?nalizing ...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.)8
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PICT.APPLI. ......63
Special effects on pictures or additional functions on
recording/playback (PICT.EFFECT/D.EFFECT/SLIDE SHOW,etc.)
DISC SET .....65
Settings for discs
(FORMAT/FINALIZE/UNFINALIZE, etc.)
STANDARD SET ......65
Settings while recording on a disc or other basic settings
(REC MODE/LCD/VF SET/USB SPEED, etc.)
TIME/LANGU. ....69
(CLOCK SET/AREA SET/LANGUAGE, etc.)
Customizing Personal Menu ...70
Editing on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode)
Editing the original data .......72
Creating the Playlist ......74
Playing the Playlist ....77
Dubbing
Connecting to a VCR or TV ....78
Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices .......79
Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device
(Except for DCR-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
Speci?cations .......114
Index .....11710
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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 samedisc. You can ?nd the desired scene quickly using this convenient index (p.29, 33).
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 ?nalize** it. You can also create a DVD menu that helps you to ?nd the desired image quickly, from a list of thumbnails (p.30, 44).
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 ?nalize ** the disc (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.
Using your DVD Handycam
Preparing Recording
Playing back on the DVD
Handycam
Playing back on
DVD players
(Finalize** the disc)
(p.16) (p.28, 32) (p.29, 33) (p.30, 44)11
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Enjoying with your DVD Handycam
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 samedisc. You can ?nd the desired scene quickly using this convenient index (p.29, 33).
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 ?nalize** it. You can also create a DVD menu that helps you to ?nd the desired image quickly, from a list of thumbnails (p.30, 44).
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 ?nalize ** the disc (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 ?nalizing 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). 12
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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.13
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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 8cm DVD+RW
VIDEO mode VR mode
Marks used in this manual
Features
This kind of disc can be recorded only once
This kind of disc can be overwritten repeatedly, even when the disc is full, if you format* it.
• Use Sony discs or discs with a mark. Depending on the place you bought, the disc has a mark.
Differences in the recording format on DVD-RWs
Examples of incompatible discs
• 12cm DVD-R
• 12cm DVD-RW
• 12cm DVD+RW
• DVD+R
• DVD-RAM
• DVD-ROM
• CD
• CD-R
• CD-ROM
• CD-RW
has wide compatibility with other players.
(Video Recording mode) enables you to edit, such as deleting or dividing scenes, the material you have recorded on your DVD Handycam. Once you ?nalize the disc, you can play back the disc with a
DVD player that supports VR mode.
• Refer to the speci?cations of your playback equipment for additional compatibility information.
* Formatting makes a disc ready for recording. Also, formatting removes all images data from a previously recorded disc, allowing you to recover the full capacity of that disc. Therefore, you can use the disc repeatedly (p.51).
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Choosing a disc (continued)
Do the features differ according to the disc?
What you can do with your disc differs, depending on the disc type and the recording format used.
The number in the parentheses indicates the reference page.
Disc type
Recording movies and still images (28, 32) ? ? ? ?
Playing back the last scene immediately (38) ? ? ? ?
Deleting the last scene immediately (38) - ? ? ?
Playing back recordings on other DVD players if you ?nalize the disc
1)
(30, 44) ? ? ? ?
Playing back recordings on other DVD players even if you do not ?nalize the disc
1)
(44) - - - ?
2)
Creating the DVD menu when you ?nalize the disc
(45) ? ? - ?
Recording additional scenes after ?nalizing the disc
(50) - ?
3)
? ?
4)
Using the disc repeatedly by formatting it (51) - ? ? ?
Editing images on your DVD Handycam (72) - - ? -
Transferring recorded scenes to your computer and editing them
(82) ? ? ? ?
1)
DVD discs recorded by Sony DVD Handycam are designed to be played back on home DVD players,
DVD recorders, and computer DVD drives. DVD-RWs recorded in the VR mode must be played back on DVD playback equipment that supports the VR mode. Note that playback on all home DVD players,
DVD recorders, and computer DVD drives may not be guaranteed. Refer to the speci?cations 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)
Un?nalizing is required (p.50).
4)
A con?rmation dialog asking you if you want to record additional material appears (p.50).15
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What do you want to do with the disc after recording on it?
I want to edit the disc, such as dividing or deleting images.
I want to play back the disc on various DVD playback devices.
Do you want to use the disc repeatedly?
No. I do not want to delete images once I record them.
Y es. I want to use one disc repeatedly.
How to choose a disc
The ?gure below helps you to choose the best disc for your purpose.
And, you can play back the disc on the various DVDplayback devices.
And, you can play back the disc without ?nalizing it.
Did you ?nd the disc type that suits your purpose?
Now, enjoy your DVD Handycam.
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Step 1: Checking supplied items
Make sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder.
If any of the following items are not included, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
8cm DVD-R DMR30 (1) (p.13)
(Except for DCR-DVD92E/DVD602E)
AC Adaptor (1) (p.17)
Mains lead (1) (p.17)
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.
Cleaning cloth (1)
Shoulder strap (1) (p.113)
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.
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)
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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.
Mains lead
DC IN jack cover
To the wall socket
AC Adaptor
CHG lamp
DC plug
DC IN jack
Battery
Power switch
1 Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.
2 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to set it to
OFF (CHG) (The default setting).
3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack on your camcorder.
Open the DC IN jack cover to connect the AC Adaptor.
DC IN jack cover
Match the • Mark on the DC plug with
• Mark on your camcorder.
4 Connect the AC Adaptor to the wall socket using the mains lead.
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts.
5 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor holding both your camcorder and the DC plug.
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To remove a battery pack
Slide the BATT release button in the direction of the arrow while pressing down the projection in the center of the BATT release button (?), slide the battery pack towards the back of your camcorder, then remove the battery pack (?).
BATT release button
Projection
When storing the battery pack
Use up the battery pack completely if you do not intend to use it for a long time
(p.107).
To use an outside power source
Make the same connections as you do when charging the battery pack. The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case.
Charging time (full charge)
Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.
Battery pack Charging time
NP-FP50* 130
NP-FP70** 160
NP-FP90 220
* Supplied with the models except for DCR-
DVD403E/DVD803E.
**Supplied with DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E.
Recording time
Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack.
For DCR-DVD92E/DVD602E/DVD653E
Battery pack
Continuous recording time
Typical recording time
NP-FP50
(supplied)
80
85
90
35
40
40
NP-FP70
170
185
190
80
90
90
NP-FP90
300
335
345
145
165
170
For DCR-DVD202E/DVD203E/DVD703E
Battery pack
Continuous recording time
Typical recording time
NP-FP50
(supplied)
75
85
90
35
40
40
NP-FP70
160
180
190
70
85
90
NP-FP90
290
320
345
140
155
170
For DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E
Battery pack
Continuous recording time
Typical recording time
NP-FP50
55
60
60
25
25
25
NP-FP70
(supplied)
120
125
130
55
60
60
NP-FP90
215
230
235
105
110
115
If you record under the following conditions:Top: When the LCD backlight turns on.
Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off.
Bottom: Recording time when recording with the view?nder while the LCD screen is closed.
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Playback time
Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack.
For DCR-DVD92E/DVD602E/DVD653E
Battery pack
LCD screen opened*
LCD screen closed
NP-FP50
(supplied)
105 125
NP-FP70 225 265
NP-FP90 400 475
For DCR-DVD202E/DVD203E/DVD703E
Battery pack
LCD screen opened*
LCD screen closed
NP-FP50
(supplied)
90 110
NP-FP70 190 235
NP-FP90 345 415
For DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E
Battery pack
LCD screen opened*
LCD screen closed
NP-FP50 90 105
NP-FP70
(supplied)
190 225
NP-FP90 345 400
* When the LCD backlight turns on.
On the battery pack
• Before changing the battery pack, slide the
POWER switch up to OFF (CHG).
• The CHG (charge) lamp ?ashes during charging, or BATTERY INFO (p.37) will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions.
– The battery pack is not attached correctly.
– The battery pack is damaged.
– The battery pack is fully discharged.
(For BATTERY INFO only.)
• The power will not be supplied from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC jack of your camcorder, even when the 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.
On the charging/recording/playback time
• Times measured with the camcorder at 25 °C
(77°F). (10-30°C (50-86°F) is recommended.)
• Available recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures.
• The available recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder.
On the AC Adaptor
• Use the nearby wall socket when using the AC
Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall socket immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder.
• Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture.
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC
Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction.
PRECAUTION
• Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power
(mains) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall socket via the AC Adaptor.
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• 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.
2 Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the sides of the cap (DCR-DVD92E/DVD602E).
3 Hold your camcorder correctly.
4 Ensure a good grip, then fasten the belt.
To turn off the power
Slide the POWER switch up to OFF
(CHG).
• At the time of purchase, the power will be set to turn off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power.
([A.SHUT OFF], p.69).
Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your camcorder
To record or play back, slide the POWER switch to turn on the respective lamp.
When using it for the ?rst time, the
[CLOCK SET] screen appears (p.23).
POWER switch
Lens cover *
* 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.
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)
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Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and view?nder
The LCD screen
Open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (?), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (?).
?
?
180 degrees
(max.)
90 degrees to the camcorder
DISP/BATT INFO
90 degrees
(max.)
• Be careful not to press the buttons on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or adjust the
LCD screen.
• If you open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side, you can close it with the LCD screen side facing out. This is convenient during playback operations.
To darken the LCD screen
Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until appears.
This setting is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or you want to save battery power. The recorded picture will not be affected by the setting. To cancel, press and hold DISP/BATT INFO until disappears.
• See [LCD/VF SET] - [LCD BRIGHT] (p.66) to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.
The view?nder
You can view pictures using the view?nder to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the picture seen on the LCD screen is poor.
View?nder lens adjustment lever
Move it until the picture is clear.
View?nder
Extend the view?nder until it clicks.
• You can adjust the brightness of the view?nder backlight by selecting [LCD/VF SET] - [VF
B.LIGHT] (p.67).
The recorded picture will not be affected by the setting.
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Step 5: Using the touch panel
You can play back recorded pictures (p.29,
33), or change the settings (p.52) using the touch panel.
Touch the buttons displayed on the screen.
DISP/BATT INFO
Touch the button on the LCD screen.
• Perform the same actions as explained above when you press the buttons on the LCD frame or alongside of the LCD screen.
• Be careful not to press buttons on the LCD frame accidentally while using the touch panel.
To hide the screen indicators
Press DISP/BATT INFO to toggle the screen indicators (such as counter, etc.) on or off.
Changing the language setting
You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a speci?ed language. Select the screen language in [LANGUAGE] on the TIME/
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Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the ?rst time. If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder or slide the POWER switch down.
• If you do not use your camcorder for about
3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set the date and time again (p.111).
POWER switch
Skip to step 4 when you set the clock for the ?rst time.
1 Touch ? [SETUP].
2 Select TIME/LANGU. with
/ , then touch .
3 Select [CLOCK SET] with / , then touch .
4 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch .
5 Set [SUMMERTIME] to [ON] with
/ , if necessary, then touch
.
6 Set [Y] (year) with / , then touch .
You can set any year up to the year
2079.
7 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and minute, then touch .
The clock starts.
• Refer to page 106 for information concerning
”World time difference.”
Step 6: Setting the date and time
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A new 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW, or
DVD+RW is required for recording (p.13).
• Remove dust or ?ngerprints from the disc beforehand, using the cleaning cloth supplied with your camcorder
(p.5).
POWER switch
1 Check that the power of your camcorder is on.
• You can remove the disc when a power source is connected to your camcorder even when your camcorder is turned off.
However, the disc recognition process
(step 4) does not start.
2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow
(OPEN ?).
[PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on the
LCD screen. Then the opening melody sounds once, and the camcorder beeps.
After the beeps stop, the disc cover opens slightly automatically.
When the disc cover opens slightly, open it further.
Disc cover
OPEN switch
Pickup lens
• Be careful not to obstruct the operation with your hand or other objects, etc., when opening or closing the disc cover. Move the belt to the bottom of the camcorder, then open or close the disc cover.
• If you catch the belt or the lens cap strap* when closing the disc cover, it may cause your camcorder to malfunction.
*DCR-DVD92E/DVD602E.
3 Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder, then press the center of the disc until it clicks.
Set the disc with the label side facing out when using a single sided disc.
• Do not touch the disc with the recording side or pickup lens. For details about pickup lens, see page 111.
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4 Close the disc cover.
Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc.
It may take some time to recognize the disc depending on the disc type and condition.
?DVD-R
You can start recording immediately after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from the LCD screen. You do not need to proceed to steps after step 5.
?DVD-RW
Select the recording format, then format the disc. Proceed to step 5.
?DVD+RW
The FORMAT screen appears. Proceed to step 6.
• During Easy Handycam operation (p.27),
[Format the disc• If not, remove the disc.] appears. Touch OK then Proceed to step 7.
5 Select the recording format for a
DVD-RW, and touch .
?VIDEO mode
You can play back the disc on most of
DVD players if you ?nalize 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 ?nalize it.
6 Touch [YES] ? [YES].
7 Touch when [Completed.] appears.
When the formatting is completed, you can start recording on the DVD-RW or the DVD+RW.
• Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor while formatting.
To remove the disc
Perform steps 1 and 2 to open the disc cover, then remove the disc.
It may take some time to remove the disc depending on the disc condition or recorded materials.
• Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder while the ACCESS lamp lights up or
?ashes, 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.
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By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode, you can enjoy wide-angle, high-resolution pictures.
If you intend to view pictures on a wide
TV , recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode is recommended.
POWER switch
WIDE SELECT button
1 Slide the POWER switch down to light up the
(Movie) lamp.
2 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to select the desired screen aspect ratio.
16:9* 4:3*
* When viewing on the LCD screen. It may be different in the view?nder.
• You cannot change the aspect ratio in the following cases:– when the POWER switch is set to
(Still).
– while recording movies
– when [D.EFFECT] is set to [OLD
MOVIE] (p.64).
• Differences in the angle of view between
4:3 and 16:9 vary depending on the zoom position.
• When recording on a DVD-R/DVD-RW
(VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, the available recording time may be shorter in the following situations.
– when you record pictures while toggling between 16:9 and 4:3.
– when you change the [REC MODE] during 4:3 (p.65).
To play back pictures after connecting your camcorder to a TV
Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your TV (16:9/4:3) (p.42).
• When viewing 16:9 pictures with [TV TYPE] set to [4:3], pictures may appear rough depending on subjects.
To play back images on a DVD player or a DVD recorder
The way you see pictures on the TV screen may differ depending on your player. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices you are using.
• When you play back pictures recorded in 16:9 on a DVD+RW with a DVD player or a DVD recorder, they may appear to be compressed in the lengthwise direction.
Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or
4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-DVD202E/
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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 ?rst time users can enjoy easy operation.
Complete the preparations described in steps 1 to 8 (p.16 to 26) before operation.
• When inserting a new DVD-RW, it formatted with VIDEO mode.
• When using a DVD-RW disc formatted in VR mode, you cannot use the editing function (p.72).
If you do not intend to use the Easy Handycam operation, go to page 32.
1 Turn on the power by sliding the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow while pressing the green button in the center.
POWER switch
EASY button
Green button
2 Press EASY.
Now try recording
?
To cancel Easy Handycam
Press EASY again.
The EASY lamp turns off.
• If you turn off the power without canceling
Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder turns on in Easy Handycam operation automatically when you turn on the power.
During Easy Handycam operation
• You cannot use some buttons or switches (p.28,
29), and some setup items (p.54).
• If you set an invalid operation, [Invalid during
Easy Handycam operation] appears.
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Recording with ease
During the EASY Handycam operation, Movies [REC MODE], Still images [QUALITY] and
[IMAGE SIZE] are recorded with the default settings (p.62, 65).
1 Slide the POWER switch • Down repeatedly to light up the (Movie) or (Still) lamp.
Make sure the EASY lamp • Lights up in blue. If not, press EASY to light it up (p.27).
? ?
? ?
?
… To record movies
… To record still images
2 Start recording.
Movies Still Images
Press REC START/STOP ? (or
?).
Press PHOTO • Lightly to adjust the focus (?), then press it fully
(?).
? ?
[STBY] ? [REC] Flashing ?Lights up
To stop recording, press it again. A shutter sound is heard. When
disappears, the image has been recorded.
To record the next images
Perform step 2.
• You can continue recording if you have not
?nalized the disc (p.30) and there is still space to record on the disc when:– you turn off the power, then turn it on again.
– you remove a disc from your camcorder, then insert it again.
• When you record in Easy Handycam operation, you cannot use following functions:– BACK LIGHT (p.35)
– Turning off the backlight of the LCD screen
(p.21)
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Playing back with ease
1 Slide the POWER switch • Down repeatedly to light up the (Play/Edit) lamp.
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen.
Make sure the EASY lamp • Lights up in blue. If not, press EASY to light it up (p.27).
Movie tab
Still image tab
Previous
6 pictures
Next
6 pictures
Appears with the imageon the tab that was played back last.
VISUAL INDEX screen
… To playback
2 Start playing back.
Movies Still Images
Touch the Movie tab, then the movie to be played back.
Touch the Still image tab, then the still image to be played back.
Beginning of the scene/previous scene
Toggles Play or
Pause as you touch
Next scene
Stop (go to the
VISUAL INDEX screen)
Reverse/forward
Previous/Next Go to the
VISUAL INDEX screen
When the selected movie has played back to the end, the screen returns to the
VISUAL INDEX screen.
• When you touch a movie marked with
?, you can play it back from the point you have stopped previously.
When you record another new image, • Appears with the image.
• When you playback during EASY Handycam operation you cannot use following functions:– PB zoom (p.36)
– Turning off the backlight of the LCD screen
(p.21)
Recording date/time
Recording date/time
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With Easy Handycam operation, your DVD Handycam sets up the following options automatically. Therefore, you can ?nalize 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 ?nalize a disc, cancel Easy Handycam operation, then ?nalize the disc normally (p.44).
• A DVD-R cannot be overwritten once you ?nalize it even when there is space to record.
• If you ?nalize a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, you cannot record additional material on the disc during Easy Handycam operation. Cancel Easy Handycam operation, then follow the steps shown on page 50.
1 Place your camcorder in a stable position. Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack on your camcorder.
POWER switch
DC IN jack
EASY button
AC Adaptorto wall socket
• Be sure to use the AC adaptor to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during
?nalizing.
2 Turn on your camcorder and make sure the EASY lamp lights up.
When the EASY lamp turns off, press EASY to set the Easy Handycam operation to ON.
3 Insert the disc to be ?nalized.
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
?nalizing.
• The shorter the amount of material recorded, the longer it takes for ?nalizing.
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
PHOTO
REC START/STOP ?
POWER switch
LENS COVER*
Opens in accordance with the setting of the POWER switch.
REC START/STOP ?
1 Slide the POWER switch down repeatedly to light up the respective lamp.
Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow while pressing the green button only when the POWER switch is in the OFF
(CHG) position.: To record movies: To record still images: To playback/edit
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.
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 (Play/Edit) lamp.
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen.
Previous
6 pictures
Next
6 pictures
Movie tab
Still image tab
Disc type
Appears with the image on each of the tab that was lastly played back.
2 Start playing back.
Movies Still Images
Touch the Movie tab, then the movie to be played back.
Touch the Still image tab, then the still image to be played back.
Beginning of the scene/previous scene
Toggles Play or
Pause as you touch
Next scene
Stop (go to the
VISUAL INDEX screen)
Reverse/Fast forward
Previous/Next Go to the
VISUAL INDEX screen
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.
* approximately 8 times faster using a DVD+RW
• 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 adjust the volume
Touch ? [VOLUME], then adjust it with / .
• If you can not ?nd [VOLUME ] in , touch [SETUP] (p.52).
To playback the disc on other DVD devices
See page 44.
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Functions used for recording/playback, etc.
DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E:Except for DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E:Recording
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)
• Do not remove your ?nger 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-DVD92E/DVD602E/
DVD653E
20 ×
DCR-DVD202E/DVD203E/
DVD703E
12 ×
DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E
10 ×
To record sound with more presence
(5.1ch surround recording)(Except for
DCR-DVD92E/DVD602E) .....? ?
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 ?.
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
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• 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.
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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.
To use the ?ash ....? ?
Press (?ash) • Repeatedly to select a setting (DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E).
You can use the optional ?ash by attaching to the Active Interface Shoe ? (p.81)
For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the ?ash, and [FLASH SET]
(p.58).
No indicator displayed: Automatically ?ashes when there is insuf?cient ambient light.
?
(Forced ?ash): Always uses the ?ash regardless of the surrounding brightness.
?
No ?ash: Records without ?ash.
• The recommended distance to the subject when using the built-in ?ash is 0.3 to 2.5 m (1 to 8 feet).
• Remove any dust from the surface of the ?ash lamp before using it. Flash effect may be impaired if heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp.
• The ?ash charge lamp ?ickers when charging the ?ash, and remains lit when the battery charge is complete.
• If you use the ?ash in bright places such as when shooting a backlit subject, the ?ash may not be effective.
• Attaching a conversion lens (optional) may create a shadow.
• You can change the brightness of the ?ash 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).
To record in dark places
(NightShot (DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E)/
NightShot plus (Except for DCR-
DVD403E/DVD803E)) ......?
Set the NIGHTSHOT or NIGHTSHOT
PLUS switch • To ON. ( and
[“NIGHTSHOT”] or [“NIGHTSHOT
PLUS”] appear.)
• 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 ?ngers or other objects.
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p.58) when it is hard to focus automatically.
• Do not use these functions in bright places. This may cause a malfunction.
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects ....?
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, press BACK LIGHT • To display ?. To cancel the back light function, press BACK
LIGHT again.
To adjust the focus for an off center subject ....?
See [SPOT FOCUS] on page 58.
To ?x the exposure for the selected subject ....?
See [SPOT METER] on page 56.
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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.
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.
Magni?cation 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 magni?cation with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto).
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To cancel, touch [END].
• You cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom buttons • Alongside of the LCD screen.
Recording/playback
To check the remaining battery ...?
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.
Remaining battery
(approx.)
Recording capacity
(approx.)
To turn off the operation con?rmation beep ......?
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.)
Other part names and functions
• Built-in 4CH microphone (DCR-
DVD403E/DVD803E)
When an external microphone (optional) is connected, it takes precedence over the internal microphone (p.81).
• Built-in stereo microphone (Except for
DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E)
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.
• REC lamp
The REC lamp lights up in red during recording (p.68).
• Speaker
Sounds come out from the speaker.
• For how to adjust the volume, see page 33.
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You can check or delete the last recorded scene.
However, you cannot delete it if:– you have removed the disc.
– you have recorded the new scenes.
Checking the last scene
(Review)
1 Slide the POWER switch down to light up the (Movie) or
(Still) lamp, then touch .
The playback of the latest scene starts.
Movie
Touch to display below function buttons.: Return to the beginning of the viewing movie.
/ :Adjust the volume
Still image
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 / .
Deleting the last scene (Review deleting) (DVD-RW/DVD+RW only)
If the checked scene is unnecessary, you can delete it on the spot.
Data once recorded on DVD-Rs cannot be deleted.
1 Press during the review.
2 Touch [YES].
• You cannot recover a scene once you delete it.
• You can only delete the last recorded scene.
When is grayed out, you cannot delete the scene due to the following reasons.
– The last recorded scene has been already deleted.
– 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 speci?c still image when you record images on a DVD-RW (VR mode)
(p.72).
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Indicators displayed during recording/playback
Recording movies
?
Remaining battery (approx.) (37)
?
Recording mode (. or . or .) (65)
?
Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or
[REC] (recording)
?
Counter (hour: minute: second)
?
Disc type (13)
?
Recording format of a DVD-RW (13)
?
Remaining time of the disc (approx.) (68)
?
Review button (38)
Displays the most recently recorded image.
Touch to return to standby.
?
Personal Menu button (52)
Recording still images
?
Image size (Except for DCR-DVD92E/
DVD602E/DVD653E) (62)
2016 × 1512
(DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E)
1152 × 864
(DCR-DVD202E/DVD203E/DVD703E), or 640 × 480)
?
Quality ([FINE] or [STD]) (62)
?
The number of recorded still images
?
The number of recordable still image
(approx.) (68)
?
Review button (38)
Displays the most recently recorded image.
Touch to return to standby.
Viewing movies
?
Playback mode
?
Previous/Next button (29, 33)
?
Scene number
?
Video operation buttons (29, 33)
Viewing still images
60 m i n
?
Number of played back still images /Total number of recorded still images